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In close vote, Hudson SB approves increase in water, sewer rates

By Paul Hopkins Contributing Writer

HUDSON – The Hudson Select Board narrowly approved increases in water and sewer fees on June 9. The 3-2 vote came with Chair Scott Duplisea, Vice Chair Judy Congdon, and member Diane Bemis voting in favor; Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil voted against.

Water rates will rise about 4 percent, an increase of $6 per quarter for an average payer. Sewer rates will rise about 14 percent, an average increase of about $27 quarterly.

Hudson uses “enterprise funds” to cover the costs of water and sewer services, as well as stormwater. Recommended to the Finance Committee by Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory, the system was adopted by a Special Town Meeting in November 2022, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. Approval came after multiple Finance Committee public hearings. Enterprise funds separate the accounting and financial reporting for “business-type” services, according to the state. Gregory said the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) encourages communities to establish such funds and that the DOR considers it a “best practice” to account for the operations outside of the town’s general fund.

Enterprise funds allow for “budgeted surpluses” that are then dedicated to specific costs — rather than being lumped in with all other town money. Prior to enterprise funds, Gregory said, extra revenue generated by water and sewer fees might end up being used to fund a police cruiser, for example. “The primary prob-

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Dan Riley has walked the corridors of Marlborough High School for quite some time. Over 20 years, he’s been a math teacher, an assistant principal, a transportation coordinator, a lead administrator, a program director, and, in 2018, the school’s principal.

It’s a role he enjoys — building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and staff — but is soon leaving. In a few weeks, Riley will be walking the corridors for another school system, as he assumes the position of superintendent for West Boylston Public Schools.

“I want to say how grateful I am to Marlborough. Everything I am today is because of Marlborough,” said Riley. “It was a very difficult decision,” he said, especially considering he “comes every day to a very supportive environment of students.”

However, Riley had been working toward the top job for several years. When he heard

Volunteers say goodbye to FISH driving service

By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – After 14 years, the Friends In Service Helping (FISH) volunteer driving service shut down at the end of May.

Founded in 2010, FISH worked in cooperation with the Marlborough Council on Aging (COA) and the Senior Center to provide rides

to medical appointments for seniors.

According to Larry Vifquain, one of the organization’s founders, Marlborough and the COA notified him that the support of the organization would end, given the expanded availability of MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) and “potential liability issues.”

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Riley | from page 1

that West Boylston, which is close to his home in Rutland, was looking for a superintendent, he began learning about the town’s school system, including its school committee.

“I began watching the School Committee meetings,” he said. “Every meeting opens up with a celebration of the students. It comes across as a very student-centered district. The way I like to lead is [to] be amongst the staff and students, and I think [it] gives the superintendent a chance to be

“ It’s an absolutely wonderful community to be a part of. We are a very

diverse community, leaders in urban education.

Dan Riley, Outgoing MHS Principal

grounded in the district.”

The transition away from Marlborough will be difficult for Riley, whose family has a long history with the Panthers. His father, Tom, was the former head custodian at Marlborough High School, and his uncle, Rich, was the school’s

former athletic director.

His brother, Ryan, teaches physical education at Richer Elementary, and Ryan’s wife, Jennifer, is a special education instructor at Marlborough High. There’s also his cousin, Brian Riley, who was the boys basketball coach when Marl-

In close vote, Hudson SB approves increase in water, sewer rates

lem when a town co-mingles property tax revenue with rate revenue in the general fund is that it is difficult to ensure that the revenue paid by users of the respective utility are restricted to the utility and not used for a general fund purpose,” he said.

“I’ve never heard of this ‘budgeted surplus’ concept,” said member Steven Sharek. “I compared the budget approved by Town Meeting with the anticipated revenue from new rates. For water, the difference is about $750,000. … For the sewer side, it is $909,000. … Put together, it is $1.65 million.”

“So that’s of concern to me,” Sharek continued. “I have no question there is a need, but the folks at Town Meeting were not told. That’s what we’re asking the taxpayers to fund now without having told them.”

Gregory said there are several reasons to budget for enterprise fund surpluses. One is to generate retained earnings for ensuing years that can be reinvested. Additionally, he said, the budget surplus model builds in capacity for future borrowing.

“We’ve been raising the rates significantly, especially on the sewer side, for some very expensive undertakings,” Gregory said. “All of that debt service eventually comes through. If we didn’t raise rates regularly, we would see a really high increase. We are smoothing that increase out over the years, instead of intentionally keeping rates low.”

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Works Director Eric Ryder said, “When you have an enterprise fund and run into an emergency, you have the revenue available to handle it quickly and efficiently.”

He noted that the Special Town Meeting warrant for June 16 included two articles to transfer funds out of the “retained earnings” for improvements to water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. “When there is a major problem and something fails, it’s not $50,000. It’s hundreds of thousands,” he said.

Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea said past delays in maintenance and improvements are catching up to the town. He recalled several years ago when levels of PFAs (“forever chemicals”) exceeded allowable levels. “It was a horrible time,” he said. “There are a lot of other important things in our everyday life, but water is the lifeblood.”

Gregory said Hudson is expecting a settlement to be finalized “very soon” in the multidistrict litigation brought against manufacturers of PFAs.

“We stand to receive a sevenfigure settlement; I don’t have an exact figure yet, but it’s a significant amount of money. I would like to use that over time to moderate increases in rates.”

He said the settlement money could be used to keep water and sewer rate increases below 4 percent for “a period of time.”

Of his “no” vote, Sharek said, “I hope it’s not seen as an affront to the executive assistant or the DPW commissioner or his staff. I just feel uncomfortable voting for

borough High competed for the state title in 2015.

“My family is so based here,” said Riley.

In 2018, Riley became principal at a time when the high school was on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s “targeted assistance” list, meaning the school was in need of improvement in some areas.

“They wanted to bring in a person who knew the school, knew the staff, to help the school get off ‘targeted assistance,’” he said.

Riley helped get MHS off the list, and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020.

“It torpedoed student and staff attendance,” he said. The resulting decline got MHS back on “targeted assistance,” though it got back off the list in 2024.

something where some folks at Town Meeting feel like they didn’t know about it.”

Board members and Gregory agreed that in the future, budget presentations would include information about planned surpluses.

Riley has experienced the day-to-day complexities of educating children from diverse backgrounds and economic situations.

“We’ve worked very hard as a staff to address the needs that happen. We’re not a one-

size-fits-all model,” said Riley. “We have small learning communities [that] meet the needs of our youngest learners, our language-learners. We’re primarily focused in the early years of high school to build a better foundation for the second half of high school, and that’s where our early college and Advanced Placement courses come in.

“There are so many different needs — families that are homeless right now, families in financial strain, affluent families whose children are going through social-emotional crisis issues,” he added.

For whomever succeeds him, Riley offers the three most important things to remember — build and maintain relationships, be seen as a “servant to the community,” and “continue the conversation and the push for higher expectations across the schools.”

“It’s an absolutely wonderful community to be a part of. We are a very diverse community, leaders in urban education,” he said.

COMMUNITY HISTORY

Lyonhurst Ballroom was the centerpiece of an exciting era in Marlborough

By Linda Rennie History Columnist

MARLBOROUGH – In the early 1920s, Joseph Lyons’ daughter, Marion, had a dream of a beautiful ballroom and shared it with her father. An astute businessman, Lyons sized up an opportunity, and not long afterward, took his daughter for a ride to Lake Williams. There, he stopped near a service station on Lakeside Avenue and pointed to a high-rise across the water. That’s how the plan for the Lyonhurst Ballroom on Williams Street began.

Joseph Lyons was born in Marlborough, where he was educated at the Pleasant Street School. He had three brothers — Michael, Frank, and Danny

— who all became involved in the Lyonhurst business venture. As a contractor for trolley lines and other projects, Lyons worked out of New York City. This business made him a man of wealth. He liked entertainment and was an amateur boxer nicknamed “Specks.”

Soon the building of the Lyonhurst got underway. It was a shingle-style building that was funded by Lyons and designed by Frederick Fahey. The grand opening was April 20, 1922.

This amazing place hosted many, many celebrities and talents. The slew of famous people who visited the Lyonhurst included Rudolph Valentino, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Mal Hallet, Artie Shaw, Louis Prima, and the Dorsey Brothers. The Marlborough Historical Society has many photographs that were autographed to Marion

Lyons. Their remarks indicate how much they liked entertaining in the city.

The facility also hosted weddings, banquets, concerts, boxing and wrestling matches, charity fundraisers, festivals, and graduations. The building could hold over 1,000 people. It served as an oasis in the musical desert that was Central Massachusetts. The building had a strong link to the community.

People danced the Charleston, Black Botton, the Lindy, and waltzes. Buses periodically left Monument Square for a ride to the hall. Rudolph Valentino came to Marlborough on a special train, and helped to select “Miss Marlborough” from the beautiful girls on the dance floor. Boston’s Mayor John F. “Honey” Fitzgerald was a guest of Marion Lyons. The Marlborough Historical

Society has numerous mementos and photographs from these lively events.

During Prohibition, the Lyonhurst was a speakeasy. It was said to be on the left frontside of the building beyond the men’s room. There was a hidden staircase down to the cellar that led to a large living room bar, where many forbidden good times were had.

After the death of Joseph, Marion ran the Lyonhurst for over 30 years. But like many things, all good times come to an end. The building became vacant in the early 1950s until Uranus “Ranny” Colaianni purchased it.

Colaianni updated the building with new heating and air conditioning systems and prepared it for roller skating. Originally the facility cost $35,000 to build, but in the 1950s, it would have cost $75,000 to replace.

During the time that Colaianni owned and managed the Lyonhurst, he kindly offered its use to many charitable and worthy causes, such as an event for the patients at the Westborough State Hospital twice a month. He also gifted several albums and a record player to the Lyman School for Boys in Westborough to use in its reconditioned roller skating rink. Colaianni’s family also lived in the front area of the building.

On March 7, 1963, the building caught fire. There was a strong March wind that supported the flames. The fire was reported by neighbors as the family was not at home. Not only was the building lost, but the Colaianni family lost their home and all their belongings. This fire was a tragic loss for the Colaianni family and the community. A sad ending for a fun-filled era.

At eBridge Montessori, 20

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

WESTBOROUGH – eBridge

Montessori School is celebrating 20 years of education. Its impact will last lifetimes.

On May 29, teachers, former students, local business leaders, and the school’s founder, Jin Huang, gathered outside the school for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the two-decade mark. While the major milestone was certainly well-celebrated, eBridge measures itself not in years, but the amount of children whose upbringings were shaped by the world-class Montessori education offered within its classrooms.

For Huang, it’s been incredible to see eBridge alumni — now at Harvard, MIT, the United States Naval Academy, and more — leave Westborough and tackle the world. And it comforts her that at eBridge, those students developed a strong foundation that allowed them to reach such great heights.

“The milestone didn’t really hit me until I heard from the alumni,” said Huang. “I was so amazed at how well they were doing, and I was so impressed with how the Montessori education impacted them. These are their formative years, and we made an impact.”

It was that hope — shaping her children into well-rounded people — that motivated Huang to found eBridge 20 years ago. As she was looking for the perfect educational environment for her son, Huang discovered the Montessori method, a child-centered ap-

children

proach that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and the development of the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Not satisfied with her options, Huang decided to create a school herself, traveling to Hartford, Conn., for the finest Montessori training she could find.

“I always loved to work with people. I wanted to build a community. That was my passion — education, working with children — and I was so excited about it. I felt like I could create a really great

Students at eBridge are encouraged to be independent.

(Photos/ Evan Walsh)

educational environment for the children,” said Huang. Her school is officially recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale, an organization founded by Dr. Montessori that ensures the high quality of Montessori education. At the time, there were only a few AMI schools in Massachusetts.

When the school opened in 2005, there were 17 students — including Huang’s son. The school was already growing by the next year, and today, eBridge has 12 classrooms, educating 6-week-old to 12-year-old children. There

are infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary programs.

With Montessori, children develop independence — the students set the table prior to lunch, for instance — and leadership is of the utmost importance. Children develop a lifelong love of learning by making independent choices in the classroom and engaging with hands-on, purposeful,and real materials.

“Early-childhood education makes a huge difference in children’s lives. If you don’t have a solid foundation, it could be too late when you get older,” said Huang. “If you have a solid foundation, these children will continue to grow.”

Huang also thanks her team of “passionate, well-trained, and deeply committed teachers and administrators,” many of whom have been with eBridge for the majority of the 20 years. “We couldn’t have a successful school without our team,” she said. “Their dedication, love, and contributions have made eBridge a very special place.”

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BOYLSTON – The New England Botanic Garden is introducing “Art in Motion,” a new display showcasing 17 intricate stainless-steel sculptures that move in the wind and reflect the sunlight.

Drawing inspiration from patterns and perspectives in nature such as birds in flight, ripples, reflections on the surface of water, and floral forms, each sculpture captures the dynamic forces of nature and reflects the beauty of our living world. Art in Motion invites visitors to find moments of tranquility and joy while considering the subtle, ongoing changes taking place in the natural world around us.

The kinetic sculptures were crafted by artist and engineer George Sherwood.

“I’ve always been interested in motion — moving things,” Sherwood told the Community Advocate. “There’s an emotion that comes about when I’m watching something that’s moving, like a dancer or something like that. It’s different than looking at a static form or painting. There’s that quality of the motion that you respond to.”

Each sculpture featured in Art in Motion is unique and interacts with its surroundings in its own special way. The pieces vary in shape, size, and movement, ranging from smaller more intimate sculptures to large-scale works reaching up to 21 feet. The display runs until October 12.

“If I can bring a little magic and wonder to people during their lives — even for a few minutes, if it makes them inspired — I think that’s what good art does. It kind of transforms you,” said Sherwood.

New business coming to former Motel 6 in Northborough

By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – Visitors to Northborough will soon have a new place to stay on Route 9.

After shuttering in 2021 after a fire, the Motel 6 at 27 Belmont Street will become a Spark by Hilton. The hotel plans to open at the end of August, said owner Jayesh Patel.

“I am eager to welcome Spark by Hilton to the town of Northborough. The

much-anticipated transformation of the former Motel 6 property at 27 Belmont Street will bring jobs, visitors, and an air of excitement and vitality to Route 9, a major gateway for our community. My hope is that the significant private investment in this property will inspire others to similarly invest in nearby vacant and underutilized properties. Northborough is a great community that strives to be your partner in business,” said Planning Director Laurie Connors.

Renovation is still in progress, with final designs going through the approval process, said Patel.

“It will be a very excellent curb appeal on Route 9,” Patel added.

Sparks can be found around the world, with new locations opening up in Spain, France, and Puerto Rico this year. Hilton calls the Spark brand “a budget savvy way to celebrate.”

The “premium economy” brand debuted in 2023. Rates typically run between

$85 and $105 a night.

“We are pleased to welcome Spark by Hilton to Northborough. This investment not only enhances the visual appeal of a key gateway into our community, but also supports our long-term goals for economic development,” said Town Administrator Stephanie Bacon. “Revitalizing this site will help attract more visitors and businesses, strengthening the local economy and improving quality of life for residents.”

The number nine takes center stage at Art on the Trails

By Adri Pray Reporter

SOUTHBOROUGH – Comple-

tion, wisdom, transformation.

To mark the ninth year of Art on the Trails at the Beals Preserve in Southborough, local artists crafted sculptures that embodied new beginnings, evolution, and humanitarianism to encapsulate the show’s theme: the number nine.

Program Director Catherine Weber, a Southborough artist, wasn’t sure how best to follow up last year’s “legacy”

theme, a tribute to the late Whitney Beals, the former president of the Southborough Open Land Foundation. But after a friend told her about the numerological significance, she couldn’t ignore how fitting it was.

“I’m [also] getting a lot more art than I would have in the past,” she said.

The annual juried art show invites creatives from across New England to submit “leave no trace” proposals for works that complement nature. This year’s juror Mad-

eleine Lord selected 13 sculptures for installation that will live along the preserve’s route until Sept. 14.

Anyone can submit, but the program is highly competitive; Lord accepted two fewer submissions than exhibited in previous years. Nine of the 13 participants live in Massachusetts; two of them, Margaret E. Neary art teacher Denise Johnson and her students, and local artist Chelsea Bradway, are from Southborough. Artists from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New

Hampshire, respectively, are also featured in the show.

Johnson, who arrived early on June 14 to install the project created by 275 fourth- and fifth-graders, took pride in her students’ individual interpretations of the theme. Several wires strung with dozens of wooden blocks hung from tree bows as painted-on eyes — since “I” is the ninth letter of the alphabet — swayed in the wind.

“This is our seventh art installation,” she told the Community Advocate. “I love that

every student has a piece in it.”

Currently, submissions for ekphrastic poetry that responds to the art on the trails are open. Selections will be published in a book and read aloud at the show’s closing ceremony in September.

“It is really gratifying to me to be in a position where people are in support of the show, and think it’s a local treasure,” said Weber. “It makes me so happy because never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that we would be continuing.”

‘It was such a blessing’: Volunteers say goodbye to FISH driving service

FISH | from page 1

The MWRTA provides a “Dial-A-Ride” shared van service to medical appointments for Marlborough seniors registered with the COA.

At FISH’s height, it scheduled around 600 rides per year and had 40 volunteer drivers, bringing Marlborough seniors to medical appointments locally and in Worcester. Volun-

teers used their own vehicles, often bringing people to the front door and waiting for them until after the appointment was done.

“It’s bad enough going to medical appointments, right?

But if you’re in a friendly environment with a caring person that takes care of you, and they pick you up at your house and drop you off at the door,

it’s a very comfortable thing,” Vifquain said.

But its volunteers said it was the personal touch that made FISH what it was.

“It was such a blessing,” said Dan Verrico, a volunteer driver. “They were just delightful human beings.”

Andrea Lincoln started volunteering for FISH after her husband went into long-term

City Council allows Lost Shoe to use portion of City Hall plaza

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Lost Shoe Brewery on Weed Street will be allowed to use a portion of the City Hall’s courtyard for outdoor dining. This will be in addition to a portion of Weed Street adjacent to the municipal garage, as well as the space next to the brewery.

In a compromise reached between Lost Shoe and the city, Lost Shoe will use a strip of the courtyard adjacent to the brewery. It had sought to use the entire courtyard during the summer, but some members of the City Council said they were concerned about the extent a private business could use a public space.

“It’s a win-win,” said Councilor Mark Oram. “It’s a great compromise.”

“We are thankful to the City Council for approving the amendment, allowing Lost Shoe to use Weed Street and a portion of the City Hall courtyard. We appreciate the thoughtful conversations throughout the process and the support shown for commu-

nity-focused initiatives,” said Melynda Gallagher, co-owner of Lost Shoe. “We are excited to continue hosting events that bring people together and energize our downtown. We also encourage fellow businesses and community groups to take advantage of the courtyard space to further enhance the vibrancy of downtown Marlborough.”

Supporters of the compromise, including Council President Michael Ossing, cited the city’s desire to bring in more business. “It brings people downtown,” he said.

The council also received letters of support for Lost Shoe from former Mayor Arthur Vigeant and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We also appreciate the support of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, the Marlborough Downtown Village Association, Mayor Dumais, and former Mayor Vigeant throughout this process,” said Gallagher.

The council’s vote on June 9 was 7-1-1 (Councilor Sean Navin was absent). The lone objec-

care. For her, driving brought her connection and purpose.

“I met so many nice people, so many, and I got a lot of pleasure out of it,” she said. She added that she loved the conversations with passengers and the friendship that was built after drives.

“I told them, I’m getting more out of this than you are because I just enjoyed it so much,” she said. She volunteered for about 12 years.

“Everybody should do something for somebody, some little something, and the world will be a better place,” Zebal said.

Verrico agreed: “My wife and I are very blessed. We’re blessed with good health. We’re blessed with healthy children and grandchildren, and so forth. And I just feel part of that is giving back.”

tion came from Councilor Kate Robey, who did not want Weed Street to be closed during the weekend.

In a related move, the council approved a request from Flying Dreams Brewing at 277 Main Street to extend its outdoor option to include several parking spots on Rawlins Avenue. This space will be used for additional outdoor seating.

Giving Windows

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Al Zebal started volunteering for FISH around eight years ago, inspired to pay it forward by those who drove his mother to and from medical appointments while he was working full-time.

Zebal kept a logbook of his passengers over the years, many of whom were repeat clients. According to his notes, he drove 80 people in total.

“I looked forward to it,” he said. “That was my favorite part, meeting the new people.”

For many of the volunteers, it was all about giving back.

Vifquain, who founded FISH alongside his wife Carol Vifquain, Lynn Anderson, and Ellie Harris, said saying goodbye to FISH, its clients, and its volunteers was hard, but that without the support of the city, the organization was no longer able to continue.

“It was difficult at first. But the reality is that times are pretty litigious these days,” he said. He added that the MWRTA vans are able to accommodate wheelchairs, which FISH was unable to do.

“We had a good run for 14 years, the people that need the service have a service available. So it’s good,” he added.

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After federal order to close Job Corps nationwide, Grafton students face uncertainty

By Adri Pray Reporter

GRAFTON – They’ve renovated community cemeteries and green spaces. Filled sandbags after floods. Shaped the area’s workforce culture.

The students at the Grafton Job Corps Center have found a community within the quiet town. But an impending federal order that seeks to pause the nationwide labor program could disrupt the education of thousands of trade students across the country and stunt the state’s already lacking tradespeople workforce.

“These kids contribute to the community. They have a sense of community. They have a sense of belonging,” said Jeannie Hebert, the president of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce. “And now [centers] are being told to put [students] on buses to send them back to where they came from.”

“We don’t treat Americans like that. We don’t treat human

beings like that,” she added.

The Department of Labor announced a “phased pause” at 99 Job Corps centers around the country late last month, citing the program’s dragging graduation rates, financial challenges, and an increase in reported infractions as grounds for the closures. All three of Massachusetts’ Job Corps centers in Grafton, Chicopee, and Ayer are expected to close.

The federal government is alleging that the elimination of the program aligns with cost-saving measures implemented as part of President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 discretionary budget request. In 2024, the Job Corps operated at a $140 million deficit; this year it is projected to reach a $213 million deficit, according to the report.

The order, which could be executed by June 30, has been challenged by a lawsuit filed June 3 that claims the federal government is in violation of its own laws by abruptly shuttering the program.

“ The students are confused. It’s chaotic, and once again, they’re being told they’re not worthy. These students are amazing at what they do.

Jeannie Hebert

Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

“I was wicked disappointed, not only for myself, but for a lot of my friends that are there,” said Tyler Cushman, a 17-year-old Grafton resident who joined the electrical program in March. “A lot of the people I know were really disappointed, and they were really in panic mode because they don’t know what they’re going to do.”

Job Corps began in 1964 as a way for young adults ages 16 to 24 to complete their high school education and prepare for the workforce. The nationwide program houses low-income youth and others who face barriers to education

while they attain certifications in specialized fields, including healthcare, transportation, construction, and others.

When he came to the center a few months ago, “I felt like I was a different person,” Cushman said. “I had a goal instead of just being at a school that I felt miserable in.”

Using data from 2023, the federal report found that the average Job Corps center had a 32% graduation rate and that each enrollee cost taxpayers approximately $50,000 annually. The report also described an increase in reported incidents that included inappropriate behavior, drug use,

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breaches of safety, hospitalizations, and violence — 14,913 total infractions were reported nationwide.

Those involved with Job Corps across the country have refuted the report, saying it lacks context and scope as the data only represents July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 — one year out of the program’s 50.

“I’ve read some of the literature that the federal government has put out, and perhaps other Job Corps have been having problems, but Grafton is not one of them,” Hebert said. “We have not seen any of what has been described at the Grafton Job Corps.”

Still, the three Massachusetts facilities are doing much better than their national counterparts. By the report’s measures, Grafton enrolled 337 students and saw a 42% graduation rate in 2023; Shriver in Ayer had 317 enrollees and an 89% graduation rate and Chicopee saw 417 students and a 36% graduation rate. There were 420 total reported infractions across the three Massachusetts centers.

“What Trump is doing is he’s really misleading the public with statistics. What Trump has done is cherry-picked,” said State Senator Jamie Eldridge. “Because it happens with the job training program for low-income kids that justifies eliminating it versus trying to reform it.”

In the interim, residents have opened their homes to the dozens of out-of-state students left homeless by the immediate closure. Hebert is working closely with center staff, town officials, and advocates to attain housing vouchers, healthcare, and other necessities for those suddenly left without options.

“The students are confused. It’s chaotic, and once again, they’re being told they’re not worthy,” said Hebert. “These students are amazing at what they do. They blow me away every day with the skills that they have and what they do, and with us, they’ve become family.”

For students like Cushman, the next step is to try to move forward. As a non-residential student living in Grafton, he’s already heard back from other trade schools and is trying to find a program that fits what he wants. But he’d rather stay at Job Corps.

Central Mass. ‘No Kings’ protests denounce Trump administration

REGION – Across the nation, thousands gathered on June 14 for “No Kings” protests in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade and the administration’s policies.

In Massachusetts, cities and towns across the commonwealth joined in on the “nationwide day of defiance.” Here’s what happened in Central Massachusetts.

HUDSON

More than 500 people gathered in Hudson’s downtown to protest against the Trump administration. Demonstrators surrounded the rotary, filling the sidewalks with signs and flags. For Hudson residents, taking part in the nationwide “No Kings” rally was worth braving the rain.

“I think Donald Trump is a crook,” said Robert Craig, a protester. “I think that Congress is going to have to wake up and do its duty as an equal branch of government and stop Trump from breaking the law, because he’s breaking the law continually over and over and over again.”

Cars honked as they drove around downtown, causing uproars of cheers. Chants of “This is what democracy looks like” could be heard throughout the afternoon.

“I’m out here today because things in America are going terribly, and they need to change. We need to take care of our most vulnerable residents — now,” said Kali Coughlin, who held a banner calling for peace.

The local “No Kings” rally drew

more than 150 people to the corner of South Bolton Street and Main Street. For nearly two hours, they chanted and cheered as cars drove by and honked.

“I think it’s wonderful for people to show their commitment to democracy,” said Rev. Kazimierz “Kaz” Bem, pastor of First Church Congregational, who became a U.S. citizen in 2020.

One woman (who did not want her name published) led rally-goers in several cheers, including “This is what democracy looks like.”

“Diversity, humanity, and democracy are key,” she said. “Our country is not rooted in hatred.”

WESTBOROUGH

In Westborough, it’s estimated that over 300 people showed up, filling the center of the rotary and the sidewalks of many surrounding streets. Every

Saturday morning for the last few months, protestors have been active in Westborough — but the June 14 crowd was likely the largest demonstration to date.

“There are so many reasons to be here, but chiefly to save

our democracy. We stand out here for our rights, everyone’s rights,” said Lori Metevia, an organizer of Westborough’s event. “Look at all these folks — I’m so proud to be out here.”

“It’s good to stand with these folks,” she continued.

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OTHER TOWNS In Shrewsbury, over 100 people stood near the Town Common with signs protesting the current administration. There was also activity in Grafton, according to reports.

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plete and ready to go,” with a soft opening planned by the end of June.

Located off Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way, in front of Storey Park, the dog park will have separate spaces for large and small dogs, water fountains, dog waste bags, benches, a place to hang dog leashes, and a great view of

Lake Chauncy. It will be open from dawn to dusk and nonresidents will be welcome.

A “Friends of the Dog Park” could help with obtaining additional amenities such as shade structures. According to Kirkland, there is interest in forming such a group, but it will take some time.

Signage will be installed

soon with the rules and regulations, said Kirkland. Once the park opens, issues with maintenance will be under the Recreation Department. Funding for the dog park came from the Stanton Foundation and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as well as a “Dog Park Gift Fund” established by the town.

DADS GRADS FOR GIFTS

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY – It’s Sheriff

Lew Evangelidis’ favorite day of the year … every year!

And who can blame him?

On June 7, Evangelidis and several dozen volunteers held the 15th annual Senior Picnic, welcoming over 1,000 seniors to Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC) Park for free lunch and a variety of different goodies.

“I can’t get over how happy

everyone is here. I think a lot of it is because of our team. We put this together, everybody is in a great mood, everybody volunteers their time to come here. It just means a lot to people. You see people who you haven’t seen in a while, reconnect with people,” Evangelidis said during a brief break from greeting seniors.

“It’s a special day,” he added. A drive-thru style event (the event was once a sitdown, but became too popular), Evangelidis and volun -

teers passed out a variety of free items. “They just get constantly barraged with people giving them things,” said Evangelidis. Though the picnic started at 11 a.m., people were already waiting at 9 a.m. for this fan-favorite event.

“People are just so happy. You have a chance to see them, wave. I love to say ‘hi’ to everybody. We’re doing great. It’s a great day, and if you spend any time talking to these folks, you’ll see what I mean,” said Evangelidis.

Paint Your Own Pottery in Northborough is thrilled to announce an exciting change: a new name and identity. The beloved studio has been renamed to Two Tails Pottery Studio.

Two Tails will now be expanding to offer 6-week wheel classes, “try it” wheel classes, and more!

The studio will host its rebranding party on Sunday, June 29 from 10am-6pm. Stop by for reserved dog Paw-ttery prints in the morning, raffles, “try it” wheel classes, the owner’s dogs Henry and George roaming the studio later in the afternoon, and as always, pottery to paint! th

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City Council denies special permit for Washville Car Wash

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – By a 5-4 vote, the Marlborough City Council denied a request for a special permit to build a car wash at the former Bank of America at 223 East Main Street. The request needed eight votes to pass.

During its meeting on June 9, council members discussed the recommendation by its Urban Affairs Committee to deny the permit for GR Development LLC to tear down the former bank and build Washville Car Wash.

Councilor Mark Oram said he was against the special permit because of safety issues, especially what could happen should water from the car wash flow downhill to East Main Street. During the winter, the water could turn into a sheet of ice.

Some councilors also voiced concerns about traffic, especially the left-hand turn onto East Main Street. “This just

doesn’t feel like a good traffic issue that we would be creating,” said Councilor Sean Navin at an Urban Affairs meeting in May. “People are going to be making a considerably dangerous left turn, whether it’s a directed right so they can pull a U-turn on E. Main Street, or they take a left turn like people used to try to do out of the bank,” he added. East Main, also known as

Route 20, is a state road. The Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will not impose a restriction on this left-hand turn, according to the minutes from the Urban Affairs meeting. “There was discussion regarding queuing at the light at Curtis Avenue, and MassDOT’s opinion that there is sufficient space for cars, with the end result that MassDOT will not allow a no

left-turn restriction at this site,” according to the meeting minutes.

Supporters of the special permit, including Councilor A. Trey Fuccillo and Council President Michael Ossing, cited the desire to bring in more business to the city. “We have those conditions to hold them accountable,” said Fuccillo of the special permit. Ossing also pointed out that with the

denial of the special permit, the city will likely face a lawsuit. Ossing and Fuccillo, along with councilors Teona Brown, Dave Doucette, and Mark Vital, voted against the denial. Councilors John Irish, Kate Robey, Robert Preciado, and Mark Oram supported the denial. Navin was absent.

Curtis Avenue car wash

Around the corner from the proposed Washville is a selfserve car wash that’s been in business for nearly 50 years. Its current owner, Niko Giallousis, wants to “improve the site in every conceivable way.”

During the council’s public hearing on June 9, Giallousis stated his case for a special permit. “The place is falling apart,” he said. He plans to tear down the present facility at 27 Curtis Avenue and rebuild to allow a smoother traffic flow in and out of the business.

The special permit application has been sent to the council’s Urban Affairs Committee.

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Shrewsbury native wins Emmy Award for Paris Olympics coverage

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY – She won an Emmy before graduating college — and she credits her success to her Shrewsbury roots.

Katelyn Smith, a 2022 graduate of Shrewsbury High School, was recently awarded an Emmy alongside about 25 colleagues for the “outstanding graphic design” of NBC’s broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympics. At just 21 years old, she has received one of the highest awards in the television industry.

“It’s genuinely insane. I won an Emmy before graduating college. It’s pretty surreal, and I’d like to thank all the people in Shrewsbury who were teaching me — my teachers, Shrewsbury Media Connection (SMC) — for really giving me that baseline to soar,” Smith told the Community Advocate in early June.

Smith was always interested in working in television, but it wasn’t until attending Shrewsbury High School that she started to explore the business. Learning at the school’s Television Studio, Smith created videos, produced shows, and continued to explore her passion.

Looking to get involved even more, Smith interned at SMC, covering late-night Select Board and School Committee meetings. At SMC, Smith gained even more production experience, and by the time she was set to graduate from

Shrewsbury High, she made the choice to go to Ithaca College — one of the nation’s best schools for those looking to get into the television biz.

Smith worked at WCVB’s Channel 5 and eventually got an internship at NBC’s graphic integrations team. There, she worked behind-the-scenes, creating the colorful animations and graphics that television consumers across the U.S. enjoy.

“A lot of people don’t realize how large the graphics space can be for a live production like this. Graphics integration — we were the bridge between the graphic designers and what made it to air. A lot of what I did was basically take designs made by the Creative [Department] and put them together in our system,” said Smith. For the Olympics in particular, Smith worked on dozens of graphics that made it on air, reaching millions of households across the United States and beyond. One of her graphics — a clock showing the next time emerging star Stephen Nedoroscik would compete on the pommel horse — caught people’s attention.

“I thought of it as a very full-circle moment. This guy from Worcester competed in the Olympics, and I’m from Shrewsbury and I made a graphic to layer on top of it. People were like, ‘No way they put a clock on the pommel horse guy.’ I was like, ‘That’s me. I’m that person.’ I found it very rewarding,” said Smith.

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS

Baker, Josephine formerly of Westborough Barry, Sandra of Westborough Blair, Denise of Marlborough Boyle, John of Shrewsbury Campbell, Sally formerly of Marlborough Cardin, Alice of South Grafton Cargiulo, Luis of Grafton Dickinson, Jean of Hudson Farley, Kathleen formerly of Northborough, Gaucher Sr., Stephen raised in Marlborough Goguen, Lorraine of Marlborough Kendall, Roselda formerly of Shrewsbury Maynard, Michael of Woonsocket, RI and Grafton McCormick, Sandra of Shrewsbury Moreau, Loretta of Marlborough Peltier, Susan of Marlborough Souza, Antonio of Hudson

Straz, James of Southborough Van Atten, Elizabeth of Shrewsbury Webb, Guy of Northborough Webster, Isabella of Westborough

Alice M. Cardin, 93

SOUTH GRAFTON – Alice M. (Paulhus) Ramian Cardin, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Advinia Care in Northbridge after a brief illness. Her

first husband, Adam J. Ramian, died Oct. 28, 1981 and her second husband, Robert S. Cardin passed away on January 3, 2018. She is survived by two stepsons, John Ramian and his wife Barbara of Northbridge and Peter Cardin of Fayetteville, NC; five step-daughters, Veronica Zeronsa and her husband William of Quaker Hill, CT, Nancy Braman and her husband Richard of Elgin, SC, Donna Banks and her husband Kevin

of Rutland, and Pamela Soxl and her husband Ricky of Gaston, SC; a daughter Maria Halloran of Sutton; three siblings, John B. Paulhus Jr. of Wilmington, NC, Therese E. Bechard of Beulaville, NC, and Diane M. LaRocque of Haverhill, MA; 14 step-grandchildren, many step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her step-daughter, Debra Cardin, and brother Robert J. Paulhus Sr.

The Jackman Funeral Home of Whitinsville assisted the family.

Jean L. Dickinson, 99

HUDSON - Jean Louise (Senstad) Dickinson joined her beloved husband Charlie (d. March 2022) on May 20. She died peacefully in her apartment in Hudson, MA with daughter Anne and son Dick by her side –

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a couple weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

In addition to her husband Charlie, Jean was preceded in death by her father Arthur (1951), mother Louise (1939), brother Paul (1971), and sister Ruth Anne (1992). She is survived by her children Peter (Louise), Joe (Karen), Dick (Cheri), Tom, and Anne, four grandchildren Patrick (Jillian), Lena (Dave), Dan (Vidthya), and Allison (Evan), and three great grandchildren, Dominic, Charlie, and Robbie.

Casper Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family.

John Boyle, 77

SHREWSBURY - On June 3, 2025, John Boyle was found to have gone to be with God. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary (O’Connor) Boyle, his son Shane, siblings Mary and Eleanor of Grafton,

MA, Judy Anders of Chapel Hill, NC and his beloved dog Stella. John leaves behind his daughter Melissa Beley and her husband Richard Beley of Providence, RI, his son Shawn Boyle his former daughter-inlaw Rhonda Boyle of Yakima, WA. John’s grandchildren are Courteney Boyle of Boise, ID, Kayla Parker and her husband Brandon Parker of Perham, ME, Delaney Boyle of Yakima, WA and grandson Stephen Belanger of Marlboro, MA along with his nephews Mark and Matthew Anders.

Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Directors of Worcester assisted the family.

Guy A. A. Webb, 64

NORTHBOROUGH - Guy A. A. Webb, 64, of Northborough, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025 after courageously fighting cancer for almost two years. He is sur -

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

vived by his wife, Jennifer (Busiek) Webb, and four children: Katrina Schmitt and her partner Timothy Morway, Samantha Webb Roller and her husband Kevin Roller, Maximillian Busiek and his wife Emily McCoy Busiek, and Rebecca Schmitt. He is also survived by his siblings: David Webb and Ann Griffith, William and Rochelle Webb, Donna Mae Webb Jones and Rev Richard Jones, Raymond and Christine Webb, and John Webb. He was beloved by all his many nieces, nephews, and extended family members of both choice and blood.

Guy was born in Worcester, and is predeceased by his parents, William Hadley Webb and Evelyn Dorothy (Johnson) Webb as well as his sister-inlaw Nita Webb.

The Athy Memorial Home of Worcester assisted the family.

Loretta A. Moreau, 78

MARLBOROUGH - Loretta A. (Quintal) Moreau, of Marlborough, passed away on June 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Michael A. Moreau. Loving mother to Danielle Marie Moreau Rollin and her husband Stephen Rollin of Marlborough, Nicole Rene Cyr of Worcester, Michael Keith Moreau of Marlborough and the late Daniel Michael Moreau. Dear grandmother to Lenee, Sara, Tiffany, Ethan, Lucas, Augustus, Genevieve, Portia and great grandmother to Blake and Brooklyn. Daughter of the late Edward and Lucy (Evangelista) Quintal. Also survived by her siblings Rachel Duffy of Falmouth, Rose Marie Santosuosso of Dracut, Lucille Cortese of Missouri, John “Jackie” Quintal of Colorado, Larry Quintal of Oregon and the late Edward Quintal Jr. and Cheryl Quintal, as well as many nieces and nephews. The DeVito Funeral Home of Watertown assisted the family.

Lorraine T. Goguen, 86

She is predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond, with whom she shared 63 yrs.

Lorraine is survived by her children Gisele Kay of Marlborough, MA & Charles Goguen of Maynard, MA. Her 3 grandchildren, Tammy Kay, Corinne Goguen, Christopher Goguen and 1 great-grandchild Paul Glantz.

Lorraine was also the sister of 8 siblings, whom she loved, along with their spouses. She is predeceased by Rita Leblanc and her husband Gerard; Paul Leblanc (May); Florine Gagnon and her husband, Herve; Gilles Leblanc; Gerard Leblanc (Stella). She is survived by Stella Leblanc (Gerard) of Marlborough, MA; Hector Leblanc and his wife Geraldine of Hudson, MA; Ola Leblanc and his wife Emma of Natick, MA; Lillian Russo and her husband Ernie of Brentwood, NH; and May Leblanc (Paul) of Notre Dame, NB; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels of Waltham assisted the family.

Roselda Y. Kendall, 97

SHREWSBURY, MA/N. FT. MYERS, FL - Roselda Y. “Rose” (Vincent) Kendall, 97, formerly of Shrewsbury, and N. Ft Myers Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She is reunited in heaven with her husband, Ellis who passed in June of 2001, and her daughter Ozina Frederick who passed away in March of 2019.

Rose was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank and Roselda (Ritchie) Vincent and was their youngest child. Her siblings, Frank, Leo, Albert, Alphery, Henry Vincent, and Ozina (Vincent) Rocheleau, predeceased her.

MARLBOROUGH - Lorraine T. Goguen (Leblanc) 86, of Marlborough, MA; formerly of Waltham, MA passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 04, 2025, at Alliance Health at Marie Esther.

assisted the family.

Denise C. Blair, 71

MARLBOROUGH - Denise C. Blair, 71, of Marlborough passed away peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Armand and Rose Marie (Lapierre) Berard and wife of Richard Blair to whom she would have been married for 49 years this coming October. She was predeceased by her sister, Leslie Berard.

Besides her husband, Denise is survived by her daughter, Amanda Julian and her husband Peter of Marlborough, her sons, Michael Blair and his wife Jennifer of Marlborough and Stephen Blair and his wife Ashley of Northborough, her grandchildren, Sophia, Luke, Owen, Henry, Chase and Brooke. She is also survived by her siblings, Renay Blair and her husband Jimmy, Karen Stead and her husband Scott and Wayne Berard and his wife Debbie as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass for Denise will be celebrated Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Matthias Church, 409 Hemenway Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. A celebration of life will follow at the Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road, Stow, MA 01775. Guests are requested to dress in country club casual attire. A private burial will be held at a later date.

James Straz, 74

Rose is survived by her daughter, Lori Kendall-Taylor and her fiancé, David Gentile of Leominster; and two grandsons she adored, Justin and Jamie Taylor; A son in law, David Frederick; A stepdaughter, Patricia Denham; Many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. In addition to her husband and daughter, three stepchildren, Ellis “Danny Kendall, Donna McLain, and Robert Kendall also predeceased her.

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Westborough) and their mother Judy Luca of Marlborough, nine grandchildren (Owen, Ashley, Cortland, Hawthorne, Norah, Lilah, Jacob, Althea and Calvin, three surviving siblings and their spouses (Andrew and his wife Linda, Robert and wife Lois, and Margaret and her husband Brian), and many extended family and friends from every walk of life.

The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted the family.

Luis Cargiulo, 95

GRAFTON - Luis Cargiulo, 95, passed away May 31, 2025 at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Nursing in West Boylston. In the words of John Henry Newman, “O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done Luis is survived by his sons Luis Jr. and his wife Georgina, Joseph and his loving partner Wendy Lancey and his daughter Deborah Simpson and her husband Robert and brother Maurice Cargiulo and his wife Anna. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Pepper) and daughter Elizabeth “Sue” Woolard, his sister Mary Masiello and his brother Joseph Cargiulo.

Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted the family.

Sandra J. Barry, 87

SOUTHBOROUGH - James Straz, 74, known to most as “Papa,” of Southborough passed Thursday June 5th 2025, peacefully at his home after a long battle with lung cancer.

The love, lessons, joy of our beautiful natural world, and appreciation for the depth the 60s music scene had to offer, are carried on by his four children and their spouses (Melissa Finkler and her husband Forrest of Princeton, Justin and his wife Wendi of Southborough, Matthew and his wife Jackie of Southborough, and Bryan and his wife Heather of

Barry of AZ (wife of Roger Barry), 6 grandchildren, Colin, Douglas, Roger, Brandon, Tammi and Angela, 10 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren, a sister Mary Kay Mauldin and her husband Lance of CA, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Sandra was predeceased by her first son Roger Barry and stepdaughter Pamela Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted the family.

Kenneth F. LaVache, 65

HUDSON - Kenneth F. LaVache, a beloved father, brother, friend and PawPaw passed away on June 4, 2025, in Falmouth, MA, at the age of 65 due to serious injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Kenny is survived by his loving daughters, Danielle and Brooke; granddaughter, Rory; brothers Edward LaVache and wife Debra, Ronald “Brother Ronzo” LaVache and Daniel LaVache and wife Andrea and his baby sister Sandra O’Driscoll and husband Denis, former wife Lynn “Vaccari” LaVache; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ronald E. LaVache and Antoinette “Gandiosi” LaVache.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted the family.

Isabella Webster, 93

WESTBOROUGH - Sandra Jeanne Barry, 87, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was born in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Jennifer Lois (Burton) Veenboer.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert R. Barry of Westborough, their children, William Barry and his wife Sarah of Marlborough, Susan Benigno and her longtime partner Michael Nelson of Westborough, Robert Barry of SD, Christopher Barry and his wife Irene of CO and Jane

WESTBOROUGH – Isabella Webster, 93, of Westborough passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Whitney Place at Westborough.

Ms. Webster was born in Somerville, MA daughter of the late William and Emily (Barclay) Webster and is predeceased by her three brothers, William Webster, Robert Webster and John Webster.

She is survived by nieces and nephews including, Rob Webster and his wife, Diane of Northborough who lovingly cared for Isabella.

Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home assisted the family.

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June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Patrick Byrne, 1092 Main Street, Unit 2, Bolton, MA 01740, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to construct a new deck thirty-two and five tenths (32.5’) from the rear setback where forty (40.0’) feet is required upon property located at 19 Elma Circle in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 21 Plot 189000.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Kristen Lunkes, 12 Winslow Street, Shrewsbury MA, 01545, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to construct a new deck thirty-two and nine tenths (32.9’) from the rear setback where forty (40.0’) feet is required upon property located at 12 Winslow Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 30 Plot 061175.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of L. Bryan Cheshire, 11 Lexington Road, MA 01545, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV-B to construct a garage three feet and four tenths (3.4’) feet from the side setback where twenty (20.0’) feet is required upon property located at 11 Lexington Road in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 26 Plot 110047.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Kevin Callahan, 50 Hosmer Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to construct a deck nineteen feet and three tenths (19.3’) from the side setback where fifty (50.0’) is required upon property located at 1 Abby Lane in the Residence B-2 and Rural B zoning districts. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 52 Plot 121000.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Joshua Lee Smith, 311 Main Street, Worcester MA 01608, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.D to allow for less parking than is required upon property located at 235237 Boston Tpke in the Commercial Business zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 32 Plot 115000.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Brandon Barry, 5 Bristol Drive, Duxbury, MA 02332 for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to construct a single family home eighteen feet and seven tenths (18.7’) from the side setback where thirty (30.0’) feet is required and forty feet and five tenths (40.5’) from the front setback where fifty feet (50’) is required upon property located at 457 Walnut Street in the Rural A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 44 Plot 007004.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of Tom Corbett, of GoVenture Capital Group LLC, 1 Mercantile Street Suite 630, Worcester, MA 01608, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section Section VII. N.3.b.11.b to exceed the maximum building height of forty five (45’) feet or 3 stories and allow sixty three feet (63’) within the Route 20 Overlay upon property located at 525 Hartford Tpke in the Limited Industrial and Route 20 Overlay zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 48 Plot 012000.

June 30, 2025 6:00 PM

To hear the appeal of The Quinn LLC, ℅ Saxon Partners, 25 Recreation Park Drive, Suite 204 Hingham, MA 02043, for a Comprehensive Permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 40B, Sections 20 to 23, of the Massachusetts General Laws, to permit the construction of a 300 unit multifamily residential development upon property located at 104 Main Street, 328 N Quinsigamond Ave, 66-76 Main St, 94 Main St, Shrewsbury MA. The subject premises are described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 19 and Plot 073000, Plate 19 and Plot 068000, Plate 19 and Plot 069000, Plate 19 and Plot 072000.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB 2025-01

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M, Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) solicits sealed bids for: AS NEEDED VARIOUS ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION

The work involves the provision of labor, materials, vehicles, and equipment, on an as-needed basis, for the excavation, installation, maintenance, and repair of ducts, conduit, cable, and utility poles, and other electric distribution and/or communications facilities, and related work and services, as further described in the specifications. The work will be performed on a non-exclusive, on-call, emergency and non-emergency basis at SELCO’s request in its service territory in the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Taryn Maddocks, at tmaddocks@shrewsburyma.gov

Bidders shall be submitted one original, along with a flash drive of their bid in a sealed envelope marked, “As Needed Various Electric Underground Construction, IFB 2025-01.” All bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of cash, a bid bond, a certified check, treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company payable to “Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations” in the amount of five (5) percent of the estimated value of the bid. The bid deposit must be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope, marked “Bid Deposit.” No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the date of opening bids.

The work is subject to prevailing wage laws. Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 -27D inclusive.

SELCO will receive sealed bids until [9:00 am], [Wednesday], July 9, 2025, at 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 01545, ATTN: Sean Quinlivan, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the deadline and/or without the required bid deposit will not be accepted.

SELCO reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive minor irregularities and informalities, and to take such action as it deems to be in the public interest.

No award shall be final until SELCO executes the agreement signed by a duly authorized representative.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Joshua Lee Smith of 446 Main Street, Suite 1101, Worcester, MA 01608 as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII. F. for a Site Plan Review by the Planning Board to allow for a new use of the building which requires twenty (20) or more parking spaces. The proposed layout plan is shown on a plan accompanied by the application prepared for Azad Shrewsbury LLC dated November 25, 2019; prepared by H.S. & T. Group, Inc., 75 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610 , stamped by Daniel J. Tivnan, PLS., consisting of one (1)

page. The subject project is located at 235 Boston Turnpike and is north of Boston Turnpike and west of Harrington Ave and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plat 32, Plot 115000.

A copy of the application and plans may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www.shrewsburyma.gov/ongoingprojects

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Habibollah Amani, 9 Wolcott Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for Site Plan Approval and two Special Permits by the Planning Board as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII. F, VII.B (11) and Section VI Table I, to have a two-family dwelling in the Residence B-2 zoning district and to allow for the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to be up to 4.0 as shown on plans entitled, “Proposed Building Plan,” dated September 29, 2024; prepared by B&R Land Survey, INC, P.O. Box 102 Worcester, MA 01613; stamped by Robert J. Smith, PLS., consisting of one (1) page. The subject project is located at 9 Wolcott Road, southerly of Beach Road and West of Maple Avenue and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax 32 Plot 354000.

A copy of the application and plans may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www. shrewsburyma.gov/ongoing-projects

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Kevin Callahan, 50 Hosmer street, West Boylston, MA 01583, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII. F. for a Site Plan Modification by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of a deck. The proposed layout plan is shown on a plan accompanied by the application that is named “Plan Showing Proposed Deck” prepared by Jarvis Land Survey, INC. 29 Grafton Circle, Shrewsbury MA 01545. The subject project is located at 1 Abby Lane/ 579 Lake Street, northerly of Lake Street and west of Arrowood Drive of and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 52 Plot 121000 / 10.

A copy of the application and plans may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www. shrewsburyma.gov/ongoing-projects

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk

MARLBOROUGH

The MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MCDA), the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Bolton Street Complex (667-2) in Marlborough, MA, in accordance with the documents prepared by SEAMAN ENGINEERING CORP. The EOHLC FISH #170101 Project consists of: Replacement of 13 ductless split heat pump units & alternate unit pricing for 4

additional units with new units and associated piping, power and control connections and modifications. Estimated cost: $170,000.00. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in HVAC, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/ General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 26 June 2025 at 2:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost). All bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the MCDA THIS PROJECT IS ONLY ACCEPTING EECTRIONCALLY SUBMITEED BIDS.

All Bids shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. General bidders must agree to contract with minority & women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Waiver request must be sent to EOHLC (Chad.Howard@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED ONCE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED The Contractor & all subcontractors agree to strive to achieve minority and women workforce participation. The Workforce Participation benchmark is set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities. The Workforce benchmark percentages are a statutory requirement under MGL c. 149 § 44A(2)(G). All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 06/20/2025 at 2:00PM EDT for general bids. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 06/17/2025 at 10:00AM Address: 397 Bolton St, Marlborough, MA 01752 Instructions: Meet at Community Building. The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at: Nashoba Blue Inc., 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167

HUDSON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition# OSRD 25-1

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00PM at the Hudson Senior Center, 1st Floor, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA. At this time the Planning Board will consider the application of Gerald Sarno for a Special Permit for the approval of a 14-lot residential development as shown in the plans entitled, “Concept Development Plan Riverview Road Hudson, Massachusetts”, prepared by Lakeview Engineering Associates April 25, 2025 pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.6 of the Town of Hudson Zoning By-laws. The subject property is located at 0 Field Stream Lane within the R-30 Single Family Residential District, Assessors’ Map 62, Parcel 66

All application materials are available for review on the Town of Hudson Website Community Meeting Portal: https://townofhudson.community.highbond.com/home/ public/documents/7918edca-2866-45c292fb-0816bda01066 or at the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, and can be requested by calling 978-562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Hudson Planning Board

Robert D’Amelio, Chairman

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Petition #ZSP-25-11

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order

suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Ronnie Snyder to obtain a Special Permit to replace in-kind a 5’10’ pre-existing nonconforming deck structure pursuant to Section 5.1.6 of the Hudson Zoning By-laws. The subject property is located at 30 O’Neil Street Assessors’ Map 19 Parcel 13, and is zoned R-15 Single Family Residential. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office or Planning and Community Development Office during regular business hours, and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Antonio Mancini, Jr., Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

ADVERTISEMENT MGL C. 149 OVER $150K Notice to General Trade Contractors Hudson Light & power 49 Forest Avenue, Hudson, Massachusetts 01749

The Hudson Light & Power Department, the awarding authority, invites sealed bids for the Roofing Replacement of the Hudson Light & Power Facility in Hudson, MA in accordance with the drawings and specifications prepared by RGB Architects.

SUMMARY OF WORK

The project proposes to replace 4,652 SF of membrane roof and insulation with new insulation and modified bitumen (2ply) roof system. Alternate #1 is to coat the 14,310 SF of membrane roofing with a fully reinforced fluid applied restoration coating. The work is estimated to cost $660,000.00

According to M.G.L. c 7c, §6 and M.G.L. c. 7, §61(l), the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) has established participation goals for the construction of affected capital facility projects and state-assisted building projects. These goals apply to projects defined in the above-referenced laws and related Executive Orders. The current participation goals (effective 7/1/2020) establish the project to achieve 4.2% for MBE Business Participation and 8.8% for WBE Workforce Participation for the overall construction cost.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and Prevailing Wage Rates required by M.G.L. c.149 §26-27H inclusive.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and labor and material payment bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract value, if the contract is above $150K. Bids are subject to bonding requirements and other bidding and contract requirements as set forth in the documents. No permit fees will be waived.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS

General Bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five percent (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount and made payable to Hudson Light & Power Department. Note: a bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.00.

Sealed Proposals/bids must be submitted to the attention of:

Xiaofeng Yan, Operations Manager Hudson Light & Power Department 49 Forest Avenue Hudson, MA 01749

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Roofing, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received by Wednesday, July 16th, at 10:00 AM EST and publicly opened, forthwith.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE/ SITE VISIT: Attendance is strongly recommended.

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED

UX Engineer/Designer

UX Engineer/Designer : sought by Sartorius Stedim North America. Responsible for ensuring a high-quality user experience throughout our software products & by being the interface b/n customers and development teams. Min. Req: Master’s in Interaction Design, Comp Sci, or rel. Will accept foreign equivalent. Work Location: Marlborough, MA w/ ability to work from home but must be w/in commuting distance to office. Annual Salary: $98,405. Qualified applicants directly mail resumes to Jessica Weynand, Manager of HR Operations, US/CA, 545 Johnson Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716 w/ job ref code UXED. No calls please.

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day, for nine days and your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication is necessary. My prayers were and are being answered. ~ S.C.

MA 01749

An award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Hudson Light & Power Department intends to award a contract within thirty (30) working days. The Hudson Light & Power Department reserves the right to reject any/ all bids when deemed in the best interest.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZSP-25-10

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participa-

tion will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Kevin Rondinone to obtain a Special Permit to alter a preexisting nonconforming two-family structure to construct a secondary entrance including an exterior staircase to the second dwelling unit pursuant to Section 5.1.6 of the Hudson Zoning By-laws. The subject property is located at 28 Pope Street Assessors’ Map 29 Parcel 100 and is zoned R-15 Single Family Residential. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office or Planning and Community Development Office during regular business hours, and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Antonio Mancini, Jr., Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Will Carney. The owner of the property is Pal Carney. The work is located at 306 Brigham Street (Map-Parcel 72-35)

The proposed project is a driveway in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@ townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the request of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way:

BRIGHAM HILL ROAD – National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole on Brigham Hill Rd beginning at a point approximately 230 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Potter Hill Rd. National Grid to install one new 40ft class-3 pole, numbered P23, on Brigham Hill Rd to replace an existing pole that needs to move 20 feet East per the customer’s request. The public hearing will be held on July 1, 2025 in Conference Room A of the

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Heel Pain: What Happens If You Ignore It

By Dr. Donald Pelto Podiatrist

WESTBOROUGH – A nagging ache in the back of your ankle might not seem like a big deal—but, left untreated, Achilles tendonitis can become a serious, life-altering condition. What begins as mild soreness can quickly spiral into chronic pain, swelling, and eventually limited mobility. As the in�lammation worsens, the tendon weakens, increasing your risk of a full rupture—an injury that may

require surgery and months of rehab. Everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods can become painful challenges. Worse, your body may compensate by straining other muscles and joints, triggering new injuries in your feet, knees, or hips.

Early intervention

Don’t let a small pain turn into a major setback—the longer you wait, the harder recovery becomes. At Central Massachusetts Podiatry in Worcester or Westborough,

you’ll �ind expert care and timely intervention. We offer advanced treatments not widely available in our area. Visit www.centralmasspodiatry.com for more information and to book an appointment, or call 508-757-4003 to schedule your visit today!

Porchfest rocks downtown Northborough

By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough’s first official Porchfest on June 15 brought residents music by Jimmy Buffet, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, and more — all sung by local musicians.

Porchfest featured nearly 20 acts spread across Northborough’s downtown area. Local businesses such as Aero Coffee, Chet’s Diner, C’est La Vie Bistro, and more hosted artists. Performances were also held at the Town Common, Trinity Church, and the 4 West Main Street Pocket Park.

The event was organized by the Northborough Cultural Council (NCC).

“My own personal feeling is that there’s so much going on in the world right now. We want to put a positive spin,” said NCC President Terry Underwood.

Some of the performers included Music Includes of Northborough, Westborough’s

Rain couldn’t stop this year’s event! Northborough’s first official Porchfest was a success. (Photos/ Shealagh Sullivan)

Dave McGrath, and Perversion 4 Profit, a local rock band. The NCC planned to hold Porchfest last year as well, but it was ultimately rained out and canceled. But with this year’s sunshine, Underwood said she is hoping the event will continue on for years to come.

“My hope is that this will grow and evolve,” Underwood said. “Our team is so enthusiastic about doing whatever we can to keep connecting our community.”

Chill Kitchen and Bar to expand into Westborough

By Adri Pray Reporter

WESTBOROUGH – Chill Kitchen and Bar is opening its second eatery in downtown Westborough this fall.

The Marlborough-based family restaurant was granted an all-alcohol license at the June 10 Select Board meeting and plans to move into the Westborough Shopping Center at 32A Lyman Street as early as late September.

“Welcome to Westborough,” Select Board Chair Ian Johnson said to Chill Owner John Logomasini. “We look forward to you opening as soon as possible.”

Chill will be located in the building that was once Ruby Tuesday and Mexicali, respectively. The shopping center has made headlines in recent years as the town approved a project that would convert multiple of the plaza’s buildings into housing.

The Colangelo family, who has owned the shopping center for decades, plans to demolish

“ Welcome to Westborough. We look forward to you opening as soon as possible.

Ian Johnson Select Board Chair

what was once a HomeGoods and construct a new building for mixed-use development to create 111 units. The bottom floor will remain retail space while the second, third, and fourth floors will be home to 37 units each. The second-floor office space at the J&N building will separately be converted into 21 units for a total of 132 units located at the center. Twentyfive percent of all of these units will be affordable, per an agreement with the town’s Affordable Housing Trust.

Chill opened in April 2016 in the Marlboro Square Shopping Center, serving classic American cuisine and signature cocktails. The eatery boasts an outdoor patio (opened earlier this year) and hosts live entertainment each week featuring local musicians.

"The concept is simple: clean and fresh food using simple ingredients with the best quality to create a menu that provides for everyone who wants to dine with us,” the restaurant’s website reads.

Office building could become multifamily housing

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – One year after the City Council approved the Lizotte Drive Overlay District, plans have come forth to convert a vacant office building into multifamily housing. At the City Council meeting on June 9, attorney Brian Falk presented an application for a special permit for the Glenford at Lake Williams.

According to the plans, the project would convert the existing office building at 130 Lizotte into 74 residential units. There would also be two buildings constructed on existing parking areas off Lizotte Drive for a total of 113 units. All told, the project would total 187 units, all for-sale condominiums. There would be surface parking, as well as 100 spaces under the new buildings. The application will come before the council’s Urban Affairs Committee.

Celebrate summer with The Willows at Westborough! Enjoy a beautiful evening of live music in the courtyard of our vibrant, independent living community. Our concert series is open to the public, with performances from 7:00 to 8:15PM on Wednesday evenings, June through August.

JUNE 18 Interboro Community Band

JUNE 25 Dan Gabel & His Orchestra

JULY 2 The Reminisants

JULY 9 The Wolverines

For more information and for a list of our full 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup, please call us today at 508-366-4730. Don’t miss out on a relaxing summer evening filled with great music and good company!

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The Willows at Westborough One Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581

POLICE FIRE&

Shrewsbury PD issues statement regarding department’s role in immigration enforcement, ICE activity

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY — A statement from Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin E. Anderson released June 11 details the Shrewsbury Police Department’s role regarding immigration enforcement, specifically how the department would interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Since President Donald J. Trump took office in January, ICE has ramped up efforts to arrest and deport illegal immigrants. According to a report from NBC News, on a Tuesday in early June, ICE made the most immigrant arrests in a single day in its history. The arrests continue in an effort to “preserve national security and public safety,” according to ICE’s website.

But the arrests, which have been met with intense backlash, have left some in Shrewsbury worried.

In recent weeks, several residents reached out to the Shrewsbury Police Department to ask how the department would deal with ICE activity in town.

In his letter, Anderson said that state law does not allow local law enforcement to detain individuals on the basis of an ICE civil immigration detainer. “Our officers do not have legal authority to hold individuals beyond their lawful release time solely due to a civil detainer,” the letter reads.

The Shrewsbury Police Department will not inquire about the immigration status of any individual, Anderson wrote, and federal law does not require agencies to participate in the enforcement of federal immigration law.

However, Shrewsbury officers are not allowed to obstruct lawful activities of federal immigration officials. “Accordingly, the Shrewsbury Police Department will not impede

or interfere with the execution of federal immigration operations and will comply with valid federal judicial warrants in the same manner as with warrants from any other federal agency,” according to the letter.

If it’s a civil immigration detainer — like most ICE detainers — Massachusetts officers aren’t authorized to enforce the immigration laws, the letter says. But, if ICE’s request involves a criminal matter, “the Shrewsbury Police Department may cooperate to the extent permissible under the law.”

“The Shrewsbury Police Department is firmly committed to upholding the law, protecting individual rights, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community. Our officers will continue to fulfill their duties in compliance with Massachusetts law, federal constitutional protections, and the legal principles articulated by the courts,” said Anderson.

SPD apprehends suspect breaking into business in the middle of night

SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department arrested a suspect after a brazen break-in attempt.

At 3:18 a.m. on June 12, Officer Ljunggren was on patrol in the vicinity of St. Anne’s Church when she noticed the front glass door was smashed at the Undisputed Nutrition store, 149 Boston Turnpike.

When Officer Ljunggren went to investigate, she observed a male’s head pop up from behind the counter inside the store. The officer drew her firearm and ordered the man to show his hands, at which time she reportedly observed cash in his hands. At that time, the male then became noncompliant and did not listen to commands, according to police.

Officers Salman, Samuel, Piselli, and Lt. Cameron arrived a short time later, and after a brief struggle, the male was placed into custody without further incident. Police also discovered that the suspect was attempting to steal other items in addition to the cash.

Bryce Shufelt, 22, of Athol, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering (nighttime), larceny from a building, and defacing property.

Man charged with assault on police officer in Westborough

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – A man facing a court date for a domestic incident has been arraigned on additional charges, including assault and battery on a police officer, according to the Westborough Police Department.

At 2:24 a.m. on June 4, officers were summoned to a residence on Forrest Lane for a report of a male who was a suspect in a previous domestic incident at the same residence. Upon arrival, officers observed the male walking into the woods. After a short time, a canine officer was sent into the woods, where officers located the male lying in the grass.

Despite being told he was detained and not arrested, the male was reportedly uncooperative and began to threaten the officers. One of the officers allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on the male

POLICE LOG

The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area.Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation. What’s below is a representation of this week’s police log. Some calls lacking severity have been omitted due to space constraints.

Marlborough

Monday, June 2

6:19 p.m. Arrested, Elder RamirezGodoy, 59, of 35 Sumner St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, on true warrant.

11:04 p.m. Arrested, Kevyn Andrew Medeiros Ferreira, 21, of 525 Hemenway St., Marlborough, for operate MV with license suspended/revoked, marked lanes violation.

Tuesday, June 3

10:13 p.m. Arrested, Marnie J. Kelly, 51, of 5 Winter Ave., Marlborough, courtesy booking.

Wednesday, June 4

10:32 a.m. Arrested, Pablo Flores, 58, of 280 Elm St., Apt. 18, Marlborough, for assault with dangerous weapon, A&B with dangerous weapon (2 cts).

Thursday, June 5

7:53 a.m. Arrested, Anthony Michael Paredes, 21, of 108 Fourth St., Leominster, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

Saturday, June 7

11:13 a.m. Arrested, Eddy Ambiory Pagan, 21, of 5 Benefit Ter., Apt. 2,

and placed him in the back of the cruiser.

Officers decided to place the male in protective custody and brought him to the station. The male continued to yell and refused to hand over his belt and other items. When an officer tried to remove the belt, the male reportedly grabbed the officer’s forearm and pushed it away. The officer attempted to get the belt again, but the male struck the officer on the arm, at which point the officer placed him under arrest.

In addition to the assault and battery charge, the male was charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. He was arraigned in Westborough District Court on June 4. He pleaded not guilty and was sent to the Worcester County House of Corrections in lieu of posting bail. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for June 20.

Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation.

Sunday, June 8

4:54 p.m. Arrested, Luis Javier Tapia David, 36, of 319 East Main St., Apt. H1, Marlborough, for operate MV with registration suspended/revoked, uninsured motor vehicle, operate MV with license suspended for OUI/CDL/MVH.

11:11 p.m. Arrested, Thomas A. Ruby, 38, of 25 Briarwood Ln., Apt. 8, of Marlborough, on true warrant.

Tuesday, June 10

8:52 p.m. Arrested, Malcolm Foye, 36, of 15 Edinboro St., Marlborough, on true warrant, fail to appear upon misdemeanor recognizance, resist arrest, possess Class B drug, A&B on police officer.

Northborough

Saturday, June 7

3:23 a.m. Arrested, Matthew Michael Fox, 45, of 48 Briarwood Ln., Apt. 9, Marlborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.

Sunday, June 8

7:19 a.m. Arrested , Jorge Daniel Gamez Gonzalez, 35, of 135 Main St., Apt. E2, Westborough, for operating MV with license suspended.

Monday, June 9

6:00 p.m. Arrested, Chelsea L. Johnson, 37, of 16 Cargill Ave., Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation 2nd offense, warrants.

6:00 p.m. Arrested, Nicole L. Wilson, 32, of 101 Colburn St., Northborough, for shoplifting by asportation 3rd offense (2 cts).

Wednesday, June 11

6:11 a.m. Arrested, Haley C. Evans, 30,

of 42 Richards St., Apt. 1F, Worcester, on warrant.

6:22 a.m. Arrested, Nicole L. Wilson, 32, of 101 Colburn St., Northborough, on warrant.

10:28 a.m. Arrested, Banu N. Tamufor, 31, of 1 Bandy Ln., Milford, for operate MV with license suspended, marked lanes violation.

7:21 p.m. Arrested, Antonio Torres, 45, of 390 Davis St., Northborough, for fail to stop/yield, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.

Thursday, June 12

2:01 a.m. Arrested, Michael Domenic Pizzi, 41, of 1701 Route 2 Mohawk Trl., Shelburne Falls, for fail to stop/yield, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-drugs.

3:00 p.m. Arrested, Bettejane Mallozzi, 63, of 11 Lake St., Apt. 311, Hudson, for possess Class B drug, warrant.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, June 12

3:28 a.m. Arrested , Bryce Scott Shufelt, 22, of 1851 White Pond Rd., Athol, for B&E nighttime for felony, larceny from building, deface property (tagging).

Southborough

Saturday, May 24

8:42 p.m. Arrested, Ronald Rodrigues Dos Santos, of Kittery St., Worcester, on warrant, MV lights violation, child under 8 years & under 58 inches without car seat, operate MV with license suspended.

Sunday, May 25

6:13 a.m. Arrested, Isidro A. Castaneda Santos, of Clinton St., Framingham, for no inspection sticker, unlicensed operation of MV, warrant.

1:04 p.m. Arrested, Steve Casseus, of Liberty St., Clinton, for operate MV with license suspended, number plate violation to conceal ID, number plate violation, uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, identity fraud, receive lost credit card.

Tuesday, May 27

12:42 a.m. Arrested, Christina Demard, of Orton Marotta Way, Boston, for marked lanes violation, speeding/rate of speed greater than was reasonable and proper, OUI-liquor or .08%, operate MV in violation of license class.

Tuesday, June 3

12:50 a.m. Arrested, Shawn E. Brown, of Donald J. Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, for possess Class B drug, receive stolen property -$1200, operate MV with license suspended, number plate violation to conceal ID, uninsured motor vehicle, take number plate, unregistered motor vehicle.

2:37 a.m. Arrested, Wellerson R. Da Cruz Piovani, of Houghton St., Hudson, for operate MV with license suspended, no inspection sticker, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

Wednesday, June 4

12:10 a.m. Arrested, Yonaiker Gregorio Gonzalez Monroy, of Fearless Ave., Lynn, on warrant.

1:43 p.m. Arrested, Nicholas P. Guarino, of Cochituate Rd., Framingham, for operate MV with license suspended, uninsured motor vehicle, operate MV with registration suspended.

9:38 p.m. Arrested, Abbie L. Jennings, of S Washington St., North Attleboro, on

warrants, and Matthew Ryan Gambrel, of S Washington St., North Attleboro, on warrants.

Friday, June 6

7:14 a.m. Arrested, Victor M. Amaker, of Liberty Dr., Marlborough, for operate MV in violation of license restriction, possess Class B drug, possess Class E drug.

5:49 p.m. Arrested, Samuel Pereira, of William St., Worcester, on warrant.

Saturday, June 7

7:52 a.m. Arrested, Bradford L. Davis, of Commonwealth Ave., Brighton, on warrant.

10:58 a.m. Arrested, Ryan A. Madelle, of Maple St., Spencer, on warrant; Paul J. Shea, of Azalea Dr., Norwood, on warrant, arrestee furnish false ID info to law enforcement; and John J. Amelotte, of Merrifield St., Worcester, on warrant.

Tuesday, June 10

1:11 a.m. Arrested, Joel E. Camilo Ramos, of Ames St., Marlborough, for operate MV with license suspended, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

1:39 p.m. Arrested, Antonio S. Baum Abdallah, of Dearborn Rd., Peabody, for operate MV with license suspended, operate MV with registration suspended, MV lights violation.

9:26 p.m. Arrested, Frank E. Abbott, of Matrix Way, Hudson, on warrant, number plate violation, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

Wednesday, June 11

1:00 a.m. Arrested, Giselle E. Moreno, of Village Brook Ln., Natick, for speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, possess open container of alcohol in MV.

Westborough

Sunday, May 25

2:00 p.m. Arrested, Ricky Caro, 41, of 231 Dulude Ave., Apt. 2, Woonsocket, RI, on warrant, attempt to commit crime, carry dangerous weapon.

Monday, May 26

10:57 p.m. Arrested, Rodney Jerome Clark, 56, of 9430 S Main St., Houston, TX, for unlicensed possession of firearm.

Friday, May 30

12:43 a.m. Arrested, Sara Ann Rego, 56, of 14 Woods Ln., Lancaster, on straight warrant.

10:29 p.m. Arrested, Quran Brokins, 26, of 16 Highland Ave., Somerville, on default warrant.

Sunday, June 1

4:22 a.m. Arrested, Elvis Jose Alonzo Castillo, 36, of 228 Cottage St., Apt. 3, Woonsocket, RI, for operate MV with license suspended.

Monday, June 2

6:09 p.m. Arrested, Jessica Woodsum, 38, of 91 Prospect Hts., Milford, on straight warrant.

Tuesday, June 3

5:11 p.m. Arrested , Julie Marie LaFrance, 53, of 152 Bartlett St., Apt. A, Northborough, for operate MV with license revoked, breakdown lane violation, license not in possession, possess Class E drug.

10:31 p.m. Arrested, Marisol Marroquin, 28, of 319 E. Main St., Apt. B3, Marlborough, for unlicensed operation of MV, possess open container of alcohol in MV, resist arrest, fail to wear seat belt.

Wednesday, June 4

2:24 a.m. Arrested, Marc D. Mallard, 43, of 11 Forrest Ln., Westborough, for disorderly conduct, A&B on police officer, disturbing the peace.

Thursday, June 5

3:43 p.m. Arrested, Robert H. Bunstein, 51, of 11 Lowe Meadow Ln., North Attleboro, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, intoxicated licensee carrying firearm, possess large capacity feeding device (2 cts).

Sunday, June 8

1:31 a.m. Arrested, Sarah Danielle Jones, 23, of 12 Aitchison St., Apt. A, Worcester, for operate MV with license suspended, no inspection sticker.

Grafton Memorial Municipal Center located at 30 Providence Road starting at 7:00pm. Remote participation will be available using Zoom Webinar ID: 833 0780 5914. Interested citizens are invited to attend this public hearing and offer comments in writing, in person, or via Zoom. Written comments must be received by noon on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

GRAFTON SELECT BOARD

WESTBOROUGH

Robert and Angela Hannigan, 15 Arch Street, Westborough, MA have applied for a Special Permit and Variance (G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9). The Petitioner seeks a Special Permit and Variance under the Westborough Zoning Bylaws, 5.2 A (2) and (Section 2.3.B) to construct an attached two-car garage with an ADU above mudroom and rear addition. The petitioner has applied for a Variance to seek relief from an accessory structure setback to single family setback. Total

square footage for the new addition is 1631 square feet, exceeding 1000 square feet allowed by right, therefore a special permit is required, and/or any other relief deemed necessary to allow the petition. Existing property is on an existing non-conforming lot with insufficient lot area and lot frontage. The property is located in a residential zone. The subject property is owned by Robert and Angela Hannigan, and is located at 15 Arch Street, identified as Map 13, Parcel 30 on the Assessors’ Maps of the Town of Westborough.

The application is available for review on the Town of Westborough, Zoning Board of Appeals webpage: https:// www.town.westborough.ma.us/boardappeals or a paper copy may be requested through the Town Clerk’s Office, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581.

The public hearing will be held on July 7th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, MA at which time you, your agent or attorney may attend to present any support or objection to the above petition.

David Flores, ZBA Clerk

Appears June 20th, 2025, and June 27th, 2025

Pasta suppers, spaghetti dinners, and award-winners

By Mary Wenzel Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – The recent Marlborough Sons & Daughters of Italy Pasta Supper featured scholarship presentations. Those attending the fun evening enjoyed Italian music and food. At this time, Giada Elizabeth Young and Anthony DelVeccio were scholarship recipients. Both students re -

ceived a $1,000 award for their academic achievements.

Free summer concerts on Union Common have begun. Bring a chair or blanket on Thursdays at 7 p.m. to the corner of Main Street and Bolton Street. Listen to the Reminisants’ oldies on June 19 and Dom V and The Swing Out

Band on June 26. Everyone is welcome.

The final Spaghetti Supper of the season, put on by the Men’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough Congregational, will be held on June 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the church. The menu is spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert, as well as hot and cold beverages. The cost is $7 per person or $20 for a family of three or more. There is a fee of $1 for a take-out container. The public is invited to attend.

Abby Bisesi, a second grader from Ms. Bordanca’s class at Richer Elementary School, received an Honorable Mention for her creative and thoughtful submission to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority annual Poster and Writing Contest Awards Ceremony, which was held at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Chestnut Hill. Abby was the only student from Marlborough Public Schools to be recognized this year.

This marks the third year that Richer Elementary has participated in the contest, and for the third consecutive year, a student from Marlborough Public Schools has received an honor. Congratulations, Abby, on your achievement and for representing our district with pride.

Deborah Trickett presented “Jaw-Dropping, Traffic-Stopping Containers” at the May meeting of the Marlborough Garden Club held at the Marlborough Public Library. Owner of the Captured Garden, Debo-

rah showed members how to take their container gardens from “blah” to “aah.” She discussed the basics, including appropriate containers, soil mixes, and plant choices for different site conditions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 23 Harold Greer

May 26 Nate Dalbec

May 30 Megan Deneen, Marlene King, and Dottie O’Brien

May 31 Janice Merk

June 3 Matt Lupisella

June 4 Bob Gregoire and Kathy Whitney

June 5 Norman Wheeler, Jim Rennie, Brenda Geary, and Joe Graceffa

June 6 J. Michael McGorty and Elaine Mahony

June 7 Karen McEachern and Walter Bonin

June 9 Patty Cappadona

June 10 Jose Mesmar

June 12 Linda Rennie and Mike Lawton

June 14 Mary Aykanian and Adam DeFalco

June 15 Father’s Day

June 16 Katie Robey

June 17 Jake Dalbec and Roy Cappadona

submission

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TrafficStopping Containers” at the May meeting of the Marlborough Garden Club held in the Grice Community Room at the Marlborough Public Library.

June 18 Samantha Perlman, Theresa Haddad Frias, and Deb Marino

June 19 Shawna Avey

June 24 Deb Jakubowski and Andrew Marino

June 26 Lindsay Park and Stephanie Hasbrouck

June 27 Sean O’Brien

June 28 Maria Bentley, TJ Snediker, and Roy Whitten

June 29 Andrea Merritt, Casey-Lee Bastien, and Pauline Smith

June 30 Mary Ellen Klusacek, Lisa Trudeau, and Gary Brown

July 1 Mary Roy

July 2 Heather Roach, Jim Peltekis, Joanne Hanson, twins Staci and Kristin Feeney, and triplets Alex, Joseph, and Evan Pappas

July 3 Julianne Wilner

July 4 Matt Armour

July 4 Independence Day

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

June 25 Deb and Frank Marino

Send items for “Marlborough at a Glance” to Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon.net. Put GLANCE in the subject line.

COMMUNITY SPORTS

Logan Smith’s walk-off secures Shrewsbury Little League title

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY – Logan Smith came up to the plate with an opportunity every young ballplayer dreams of.

With the AAA championship tied, 6-6, with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Smith practically held the team’s future — and championship aspirations — in his hands. On the first pitch he saw, Smith smacked the ball into the outfield, a game-winning hit that scored his teammate and secured the Shrewsbury Little League AAA title for the Shrewsbury Colonials Amateur Baseball Club. The team walked-off The Pete Store, 7-6.

“This is an awesome group, and it’s been an awesome group all year. I’m very proud of them,” said Head Coach Joe Albano, whose team repeated as champions this year. “They worked hard and they deserve this. Great job by both teams, that was a really great game.”

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

CAMBRIDGE – Pride didn’t begin to describe it for Westborough Head Boys Tennis Coach Len O’Neil.

One year ago, Westborough topped Duxbury, 3-2, to win the MIAA Division 2 championship. In that ultra-close matchup, Westborough earned points from Kaden Chen at No. 1 singles, Srinjoy Ghosh at No. 2

singles, and Michael Ku and Tyler Lattanzio at No. 2 doubles. None of those players returned to the Rangers this spring. With three freshmen and two sophomores inserted into the starting lineup, many people had serious doubts about whether this young Westborough squad could make another run to the championship. Perhaps making the tournament, or maybe the quarterfinals, would be considered a

moral victory.

But O’Neil knew what his team was capable of. In his mind, this wasn’t a “rebuilding year.”

“[I knew] they were good — once I saw who was here and the three freshmen that came on the team,” O’Neil told the Community Advocate after watching his team compete in the MIAA Division 2 championship again at MIT’s duPont Tennis Courts. “We had some

pretty big shoes to replace, not having Kaden and Srinjoy and all those other guys coming back.”

So, although the team lost, 5-0, in a rematch against Duxbury on June 15, it was far from a disappointing season for the Rangers. In battle after battle — including a semifinal against Sharon where Jorge Garcia Gonzalez willed his team to victory, saving seven match points — Westborough

Why Martial Arts?

showed a more-than-encouraging amount of fight.

The type of fight that makes their coach unbelievably proud.

“I can’t begin to describe the pride. Tremendous pride. We work hard not just on the court, but off the court with the mental part of tennis — not giving in, not giving up — which they demonstrated playing against Hingham and Sharon,” said O’Neil. “So, yeah, my pride? It’s to the moon right now.”

‘They

worked really hard’ Flying Squirrels become Westborough Little League AAA champions

By Evan Walsh Managing Editor

WESTBOROUGH – It was a true pitchers’ duel.

In a game that featured 28 total strikeouts, a fourthinning rally was enough for the Flying Squirrels, sponsored by the Red Heat Tavern, to reign supreme. With the 3-0 win in the championship game, the team took the Westborough Little League AAA title on June 14 at Target Field.

“They worked really hard. This team took the coaching well. They did everything they should’ve. It was a lot of practices, a lot of games. This team showed up every practice, they worked really hard. We had a good group,” said Head Coach Alex Richov.

The Yard Goats, sponsored by Cold Harbor Brewery, were the runners-up for the championship.