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For many facets of community, pandemic’s impact includes food insecurity
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By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor REGION - Food is a basic necessity for survival, yet for far too many people, being able to get food for their families is a constant worry. But in this era of the coronavirus, with rampant unemployment, schools shut down and restrictions put on other social services, it is truly becoming a public health crisis. For State Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) it is has been an issue she has long been vested in – each year her annual golf tournament raises nearly $20,000 for each of the local food pantries in her district of Shrewsbury and Westborough. But Kane’s commitment to helping those in need stretches beyond her district’s borders. As such, prior to the current COVID-19 crisis, she, along with several other legislators had formed the Food System Caucus. The pandemic has accelerated their efforts to help those in need. As stated on its website (https://www.mafoodsystemcaucus.com), the caucus is “bicameral and bipartisan” to support and grow the local food system in the commonwealth. There are three main areas the caucus
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inside this issue: news .....................4 sports ....................14 crossword .............15 homes & more ........16
schools ...................17 police log ...............18 obituaries .............19 classifieds .............19
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CommunityAdvocate ALGONQUIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL! Congratulates the Graduates of
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Rapunzel Rapunzel – you can finally get your hair cut! REGION – For those who have been feeling a bit “unkempt” as they lamented their overgrown roots and shaggy hairdos over the past 2 -1/2 months, the news that hairdressers and barbershops can re-open as part of the state’s Phase 1 process is very good news indeed. While some may question why those businesses are part of Phase 1, it should be noted that they are usually run by solo proprietors with very few employees and as such, have struggled financially during the pandemic. All salons must still follow very strict guidelines to protect not only themselves but also that of their grateful and soon-to- be stylish once again customers.
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Chambers of Commerce around the world have been champions of free enterprise for over 400 years, rallying around everything from job creation to community response during war efforts, disaster response and unsteady economic times. COVID-19 is no different, and during this national healthcare crisis, the collective worldwide chamber community is leading the charge in driving plans for business preparedness during the pandemic and the economic recovery and growth that must follow. We acknowledge that our travel, hospitality, healthcare, insurance, retail and service industries have been hit hard by this economic downturn and we are working around
the clock to support them and others. The pressing question is how as a business networking organization, do chambers execute this in a time when “networking” is scarcely possible? Here are some ways in which the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce is leading our business community in planning and preparing for economic recovery: Being a resource for factbased data, information and education on COVID-19 and business sustainability through this pandemic. Encouraging corporate generosity. Chambers around the world are being asked to facilitate corporate response and support to hospitals, senior care facilities, food and supplies, logistics and thousands of other needs. Advocating at the federal, state and local levels for policies and strategies that will help our members, partners, public safety and government leaders to navigate, structure Letters | 4
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and lead during this time. Leading by example. Follow government guidelines and implement them by postponing events and programs to later dates. We will emerge from this pandemic, but it goes without saying that there will be lasting impact to our economy.
It is during this time where chambers can make the biggest difference and live up to our historical reputation for leading business sustainability and resiliency. Connecting our members, hosting networking events, convening local response, promoting products, people and our communities – these are all ways in which we continue to keep our eyes on the horizon toward recovery! Rob Schlacter President/CEO Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vehicle parade recognizes Southborough seniors and veterans Left: Southborough Selectman Lisa Braccio waves an American flag while her son Robert of Algonquin Regional High School class of 2020 displays a sign proclaiming “We miss you!” Below: The Dull Men’s Club leader Bill Harrington drives on Main Street alongside the All Wars Memorial.
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Vote for Moe Depalo for Shrewsbury BOS To the Editor: In these difficult times, it’s critical to have stable and reliable leadership. We in Shrewsbury are fortunate to have such a leader in Mr. Moe Depalo. In his long tenure as a Selectman, Mr. Depalo has been a consistent voice for the concerns of all Shrewsbury residents. We have come to count on his thoughtful analysis of important town wide issues. As a longtime volunteer with
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SOUTHBOROUGH – The long Memorial Day weekend got a special kickoff May 22 when Southborough Senior Center’s social group known as the Dull Men’s Club (DMC) presented a vehicle parade to honor military veterans and bring joy to the town’s senior residents. DMC is an international organization with a Southborough chapter led by Bill Harrington. Defying the club’s name, Harrington is always eager to lead the group’s interesting projects Parade | 5
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Officials amend voting day plans to keep election days safe By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer REGION - Town halls are largely empty, but the clerks of the region’s six towns have been busy of late, settling a complicated COVID-19 quandary around their annual spring elections. Needing to delay elections amid a stay at home advisory, officials find themselves pinned against a hard deadline -- pandemic or not, they must hold a vote by the end of June. “We won’t have a big turnout but, by law, you need to have your polls open at least for a few hours,” Shrewsbury Clerk Sandy Wright explained. With close to 1,500 coronavirus cases documented across the region, experts have long said social distancing remains a necessity. Special waivers from state election officials recognize that, allowing municipalities to delay both their elections
Vehicle parade recognizes Southborough seniors and veterans Parade | from page 4
such as this parade. “Our seniors have been particularly isolated during this pandemic,” he noted. “We hope to brighten their day just a bit with some excitement and recognition.” The parade began from the senior center and first passed the All Wars Memorial between Main and Common streets in observance of Memorial Day. The vehicles proceeded through a few neighborhoods to drive by senior residents outside their homes as well as at the Colonial Gardens apartments and Southborough Meadows condos. A police motorcycle, cruiser and fire engine led the parade, followed by town officials along with members of DMC and Minuteman Model A Ford Club of Massachusetts. Many of the vehicles, including some antique and classic cars, were decorated with American flags and signs proclaiming messages such as “Dull Men’s Club wishes you health and happiness” and “We are all in this together.” For more photos, visit communityadvocate.com; click “Town,” then “Southborough.”
and their town meetings, to a point. Relaxing plenty of rules, budgetary constraints all but require towns still hold their elections before the end of the 2020 fiscal year. “I’m sure some people think we should wait until even later,” Wright said. “But there’s so many restrictions and issues if you go after June 30th.” New dates now run from June 13, when Westborough will vote, to as late as June 30, when Northborough will wrap up area voting. Though state and federal officials, from Gov. Charlie Baker, to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Anthony Fauci say risks will likely continue long past the end of June, local leaders say they’re confident they can keep constituents safe. “We want to give folks the opportunity if they choose to still vote in the manner
that they’re accustomed to,” Northborough Town Clerk Andy Dowd said. “Our highest priority that day is to make sure that the environment is safe for voters and for our election workers.” Aiding operations are a series of measures now possible thanks to regulations the state has changed. Namely, any voter can request an absentee ballot. Thus, Wright, Dowd, and leaders across the region are almost unanimously asking residents to vote by mail if possible. “That’s been the big push on our end,” Dowd said. Even those that still vote in person, however, will see operations far from usual in their typical precinct location. Shrewsbury will allow just five voters into the physical voting building at a time. Those voters will cast their ballots using pens sanitized after each use in booths similarly sprayed down the second they
walk away. Voters will interact with election workers wearing face masks and shields and, in general, will see less election workers. Wright said she’s cut her staff from the typical cadre of 70 volunteers to just 50, recognizing that many of the locals who normally run her operations are older and more susceptible to COVID-19 infection. “We asked them if they were comfortable working,” she said of her staff. “A number of them did say they’re not comfortable, but we did manage to fill all the spots.” Moving into the coming weeks and months, local lead-
Information on how to vote by mail for your town can be accessed via individual town clerks’ websites. Hudson: https://www.townofhudson.org/town-clerk Northborough: https://www.town.northborough.ma.us/town-clerk Westborough: https://www.town.westborough.ma.us/town-clerk Southborough: https://www.southboroughtown.com/town-clerk Shrewsbury: https://shrewsburyma.gov/327/Town-Clerk Grafton: https://www.grafton-ma.gov/town-clerk
Avidia Bank makes additional donations to support those impacted by COVID-19 HUDSON - Avidia Bank recently announced that it would be donating additional money to a variety of organizations to assist those who are impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The bank partnered with United Way of Tri-County to provide a $10,000 match to help support food pantries in Marlborough, Clinton and Framingham run by United Way. Through their #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, Avidia Bank and United Way publicized the match to encourage additional donations
from the community. The Bank also made donations to food pantries in Hudson, Northborough, Westborough, Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. in Leominster, and the Worcester County Food Bank, which totaled $23,750. Beyond food pantries, hospitals have increasing needs for personal protective equipment (PPEs) for staff as well as medical supplies patients need. The bank provided $10,000 to the UMASS Memorial - Marlborough Hospital to help alleviate the costs for these supplies.
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focuses on, Kane noted; food access and food insecurity, farmland, and economic development. Impact of job losses Since the pandemic hit, there have been 966,110 job loss claims – a staggering 25.84 percent of the workforce. Many of those jobs are in what is considered “nonessential,” such as retail stores, gyms, hair salons and other non-food related businesses. Many restaurants, who, if they chose to stay open, could only offer curbside or takeout, laid off or furloughed their employees. “April’s unemployment data showed the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression and the number of jobs lost in the last 10 weeks will exceed the job loss in the entire 2008-2009 recession,” Kane said. “38 percent of Massachusetts residents now report experiencing food insecurity,” she added.
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Shrewsbury: St. Anne’s Human Services Emergency Food Pantry Distribution every Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the church parking lot (130 Boston Turnpike while supplies last). http://stannesparish.org/humanservices.php.
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The federal government program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), has seen a 360 percent increase in applications for March and April. This program (formerly known as food stamps) will likely be close to 600,000 by the end of June, up approximately 150,000 more than this time last year. Many residents are also relying on the over 900 local food banks for food. Nearly 2.6 million (45 percent more) pounds of food were distributed in March of this year, compared to March of last year, representing more than 2.1 million meals. But, Kane noted, many local food pantries are not seeing some seniors that normally use the food pantry services. “This is a concern – they are of course worried about leaving their homes,” she said. “We are working on ways to get food to them.” It’s also important, Kane Food insecurity | 7
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Supply chain woes Stores have already started to see shortages of meat and poultry due to many processing plants closed down after coronavirus breakouts. Farmers have had to destroy their crops and dairy farms have sent millions of gallons of milk down the drain because so many schools and restaurants can no longer accept their products. “Bulk food for the restaurant industry is not packaged and labeled for retail distribution,” Kane said. “Farmers, fishers and small food retailers are experiencing supply chain disruptions. We need to be able to help them stay in business as well.” Adding to the strain, Kane noted, is that food costs nearly 18 percent more than the national average in Massachusetts and twenty four percent more in eastern Mass. Help – and helping – on a local level
Kane recommended that those who need food first check with their local food pantry. “They will be able to help you immediately get food,” she said. “Folks can also contact the Food Source Hotline to help access additional food assistance.” She also suggested that those who are in a position to help donate to an organization in their own community. Many pantries are requesting
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said, that those in need do not feel embarrassed about asking for help. “This is nothing to feel ashamed about – you did nothing wrong,” she added. “If you need for your family, there are ways to get that food.” Many children in need rely on meals they receive at school. With schools closed, administrators have had to find ways to get those meals to them, whether they are picked up at a central location or delivered. “Current participation at 1,500 non-congregate school meals sites while schools are closed is 24 percent, which is lower than ‘normal’ school meal service participation of 65 percent, but higher than participation in the Summer Food Service Program which is generally 14 percent,” Kane said. Additionally, with schools closed and no alternative source of child-care, it is hard for parents to get out of the house to access food resources.
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Three vie for two spots on Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen SHREWSBURY – Three candidates will be on the ballot for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Tuesday, June 16 Annual Town Election. The Community Advocate has invited the candidates to share a bit about their backgrounds and why they are running for selectmen. Here, in their own words, are the answers from the candidates – incumbents Beth Casavant and Maurice DePalo, as well as challenger Benjamin Tartaglia. Please give a brief introductory statement on your background. Beth Casavant (Incumbent) - My husband and I chose to move to Shrewsbury with our two daughters in the fall of 2008, attracted to this well-run, close-knit community with excellent schools. Since then I have been committed to doing my part to add value to the community serving as a Town Meeting Member, a Library Trustee, and a PTO President. I have been involved with many campaigns aimed at improving and invest-
ing in our community, most recently Community Supporters for Beal, which I co-chaired. I am currently a board member of the Shrewsbury Rotary Club and a Trustee for Framingham State University. Maurice DePalo (Incumbent) - I am currently the Chair of the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting member from Precinct two. As a Selectman, I’ve served on many town and state committees. Currently, I am a representative to the Central Mass Metropolitan Organization which allocates federal road funds locally. I grew up in town, attended Shrewsbury public schools, and graduated from Worcester State College with a business administration degree. Last year, I retired as the property manager at Open Sky Community Services, a nonprofit serving people with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. My wife Barbara is a retired Shrewsbury teacher. We are the proud parents of two children and grandparents of five grandchildren.
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Benjamin Tartaglia - Lillian, my wife of 55 years, and I have lived in Shrewsbury for 43 years. Our three sons and five grandchildren attended schools here. In 2006 I became chairman of “Seniors for Responsible Taxation (SRT),” a grass roots citizens group dedicated to advocating for senior citizens, young families and those of modest means regarding town financial policies, fees and taxes. Our SRT motto is “Living Within Our Means”. In 2008 I joined the Board of Selectmen (BOS). Currently, I’m a Town Meeting Member. On the Senior Center “Operations Improvement Committee” I supported handicapped rest room safety and automatic doors. I worked with the Shrewsbury Credit Union obtaining the Senior Center lobby television. What do feel in your experience would make you the best candidate for this position? Casavant - My first term on the Board of Selectmen was spent understanding the complexities of the position, working collaboratively with my colleagues and our new town manager, and finding ways to improve communication with residents. If re-elected, I will leverage my experience to continue leading Shrewsbury in a fiscally responsible manner given the financial challenges related to the pandemic. I am a problem-
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solver and have displayed a balanced and consistent approach when making important decisions. Working together with other stakeholders is critical to navigate a landscape changed by COVID-19, and I possess the temperament to do so effectively. DePalo - My professional background has provided me broad business experience, from management to finance, construction and more. Through my private sector work and selectman’s experience, I’ve acquired the skillset to develop and implement a vision, lead diverse groups and develop consensus. I possess a long history of accomplishments for our town. While I respect precedent, I advocate for positive change and will lead to achieve it. I practice lifelong learning and continuous improvement which leads to innovation and openness to new ideas. Most importantly, I care for people and am empathetic to their situations. It is the basis of everything I do. Tartaglia - My professional experience has been helping organizations to better manage their resources using technical and management tools. My education includes an MBA in Information Systems and BS in Industrial Management. I also studied engineering at Northeastern University and Business at Stonehill College. For 30 years I worked in manufac-
What committees would you most enjoy working with if you were selected for this position and why? Casavant - In Shrewsbury, we maintain our public buildings and renovate or replace them when they have surpassed their useful life. If re-elected I want to be involved with bringing forth a police station building project that meets the needs of our growing community. The current police station is no longer sufficient and other buildings in town have been prioritized to take advantage of state funding and grant money. It is beyond time to look critically at the police station and address space and programmatic needs and to understand if there is a path forward for a new building given the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. DePalo - My first committee choice always is a building committee. Due to my background, I enjoy getting into the nuts and bolts of construction projects. I enjoy the dynamics of working collaboratively with various professionals and contractors, as a team, to get the project completed. Beyond that, I have enjoyed serving on any committee involving finance and planning. I like to step back and look at an issue from the 10,000 Candidates | 10
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WESTBOROUGH – During the normal school year, members of Westborough Athletic and Social Association (WASA) raise funds for the town’s youth to support them in their academic and athletic endeavors. Recently the group’s members extended that support to the town’s senior population through an initiative with the Senior Center. After reaching out to Alma Demanche, the Senior Center’s director, eight WASA members volunteered to do spring clean and yard work for seniors who needed a bit of help. At Marcia Patten’s home, WASA members Mike Stanton and Mark Higgins cleared out a patch of lawn that had been overgrown with weeds and debris. They then mulched it and planted some perennial flowers. “We were happy to do this,” Higgins said. “This town has been great to me and great to my kids. So I was happy to give back to someone who needs it.”
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“We’ve been here about three times, working a little bit each time in between working at our regular jobs at home during this [stay at home mandate],” Stanton added. “We are glad to help Mrs. Patten out.” For her part Patten noted it was a wonderful surprise to get the call from Demanche. “I had not been able to get to that area in the last few years,” she said. “They replaced the weeds with lovely new perennials that added color to the once neglected area. I am grateful to Mark and Mike for their help.”
NORTHBOROUGH – Massachusetts has over a million dollars in federal aid earmarked for Northborough. But the town cannot actually access “the lions share” of it, Town Administrator John Coderre said May 18. Discussing that money, originally allocated by the CARES coronavirus relief federal stimulus act, Coderre told selectmen that he expects funds will eventually become accessible, but added he must budget, for now, assuming they won’t. “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario,” he said. In total, the CARES act distributed $150 billion in state and local relief funding, with Massachusetts receiving $2.7 billion. State officials then divided that money among the commonwealth’s 351 municipalities according to population. Though that gave Northborough a share of just over $1.3 million, the federal gov-
ernment currently says such funds can only be used to offset “direct COVID-19 expenditures” such as personal protection equipment purchases and testing costs. Coderre says the town has only incurred about $100,000 in such expenses. That, though, is as they still face up to a $1 million cut in state funding and $600,000 in lost tax revenue due to coronavirus related decreases in hotel occupancy and the temporary shuttering of the restaurant industry, among other things. “We feel like we’re crawling through the desert and there’s an icy glass of water just out of reach for us,” Coderre said. With that “water” or not, however, Coderre said he’s assembled a plan to allow town government to function without federal aid if need be. If executed, that budget would minimize personnel layoffs by instead postponing non-emergency infrastructure projects like road work, cancelling orders for new police and fire department equipment,
and avoiding filling now vacant Assistant DPW Director and Facilities Director positions, among other things. Altogether, those cuts would total just over $400,000. Though major, Coderre said there’s a bitter silver lining in this. “This is a disaster for most communities,” he said. “I don’t know of any other area community that could take a 17 percent reduction in state aid and still put a balanced budget on the table.” Reiterating points he first made at a public information session two weeks earlier, Coderre noted Northborough had spent the last decade planning for a recession. Thus, he said, it entered this economic catastrophe with room to increase taxes within legal limits and with their traditional budget structure much less reliant on unreliable revenue streams like hotel and meals taxes that have dried up of late. “We’ve planned for a recession and put policies in Budget | 10
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place over the last 10 years that have put us in a good spot,” he said. “It’s still going to be difficult, but we’re in a better spot than most.” Beyond Coderre’s budget update, the Northborough Board of Selectmen did also take action on more short-term ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic May 18. They postponed their previously scheduled May 27 town meeting to June 22, noting that date is effectively the last one on which the town can hold its meeting to get a full budget authorized before the start of the new fiscal year July 1. If social distancing requirements, in fact, persist and the town needs to delay the meeting again, it would then enact “1/12th” budgets that would fund operations in 30-day increments until whenever a town meeting could safely take place. “Those are really our only options,” Coderre said. The town has also cancelled summer camps while also urging business owners and landlords potentially reopening facilities in the coming weeks to briefly flush their taps to clear unhealthy standing water out of their buildings before drinking. For more, visit https://www.town. northborough.ma.us/covid-19-coronavirus-information
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foot level, but also to get down into the details to understand how we got there. I research issues to learn as much as I can to be knowledgeable on the subject. Tartaglia - I’m open to working on any committee that would effectively utilize my experience including my service on the BOS as a Town Meeting Member. My interest areas include restoring Jordan Pond to its former glory. Constructing 100 units for Housing Authority tenants. Changing the form of government from a town to a city. Enacting term limits. Electing the Finance committee. Determining the alternatives to using our town wells for drinking water. Finally, a committee to examine high-quality alternative educational delivery systems. Serving our senior citizens.
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What is the primary problem you feel the town is facing and what do you think should be done to rectify it? Casavant - The primary problem facing Shrewsbury is the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this crisis we were grappling with a revenue shortfall impacting our municipal departments and schools. COVID-19 further complicates an already difficult budget year, creating lasting impacts that will challenge us for years to come. This economic downturn is unlike anything we have seen before. The full impact on town budgets will depend upon how much funding we receive in state aid and how much less funding we generate from local receipts. If re-elected, I will work with my colleagues and the town manager to make decisions about the budget that prioritize public safety, our schools, and maintaining our infrastructure. DePalo - The most pressing problem before us is the COVID-19 crisis financial impact. The town manager and selectmen have been working on the two to five year budget plan and the related financial impact of opening the new Beal School. The COVID-19 crisis has changed the focus from long range to immediate, as FY21 budget preparation is delayed pending state revenue projections. Dealing with this severe economic slowdown requires operational changes based upon what we are learning during this crisis. We need to develop new ways to deliver services while maintaining the same service levels. Most importantly, we need to study and implement new approaches for administering town government. Tartaglia - The most frequently asked question I receive is, “Why don’t we have term limits?” Another is the increasing use of vendors for services. An overriding problem is the overreaching by unelected regulators. What is the plan for when our ash landfill is at capacity? How can we increase our North South traffic flow? What is happening with the mystery road through the land between Main Street and Maple Ave? How will all the vacant office space along Route 9 affect our commercial development? Determining the toxic land in Shrewsbury?
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considered taping off six-foot sections outside the gate. Kirkland said she’s already had about 20 calls from people looking to use the courts. “If we find too many people showing up and not proactively social distancing, we will close them back down,” she said. That spurred a discussion about possibly setting up an online sign-up policy to use the courts, and what the town’s responsibility was to enforce such a thing. BOS Vice Chair Shelby Marshall said at some point, people have to take personal responsibility for their actions. “I think we have to be realistic about the recreation department becoming the recreational policing department,” she said. BOS Chair Ian Johnson agreed, saying that unless the courts are staffed, it is difficult to manage enforcing anything.
Shrewsbury residents join forces to organize community scavenger hunt By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – To provide some much needed entertainment, Shrewsbury residents Stephen Trotto, Beth Shae Bryant, Carlos Garcia, Gary Hunter, Mary Depew, Michelle Roy Brown, Bob Wiggin and Andrea Castinetti are organizing a “social distancing” Scavenger Hunt Sunday, May 31, from 12-4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, an alternate date will be determined. After a few Zoom meetings, the group strategized to come up with a safe way to participate by requiring that all teams be made up of only the people that are in quarantine together. Additionally, they decided to turn it into a fundraiser, asking a nominal donation of $20 per team. Proceeds will be used to help fund protective equipment for local medical staff, as well as to support Worcester Pride. In planning the event, Trotto and his team are busy organizing a
Senior parade Spirit Committee Chair Roberta Brown approached the boards to inform them of updates regarding a car parade on Saturday, June 6 at noon for the graduating seniors, and to seek guidance regarding event coordination. She relayed a proposed parade route, and said that it had been decided parents will drive and seniors can ride in the passenger’s seat. In response to an inquiry, she said about 90 percent of seniors have a parent with access to a vehicle, and they were working to figuring out how to safely include the other 10 percent. She said the rotary would be decorated, businesses would decorate their storefronts, the marching band would play distanced on the high school field to kick off the parade and there may be a DJ on the rotary. “I just want everyone to be safe and to enjoy their day and have a good time,” she said. It was agreed that if people stay in their cars, they would be safe. There was some discussion
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Shrewsbury historic building sold just days prior to foreclosure auction By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - The historic Hale Block Building, located at 566-572 Main St. and neighboring United Bank building, 564 Main St.. has been sold. A foreclosure auction was origi-
nally scheduled for May 12 to be conducted by Newton based Stanley J. Paine Auctioneers. However, the auction was continued to May 21 due to concerns surround Gov. Charlie Baker’s Stay-at-Home advisory due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to Paine.
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SHREWSBURY - This listing of Shrewsbury residents recently came to light at an estate sale. It was printed by Ralph McKenzie, a lifelong town resident who ran a small printing business out of his home. He served for a short time during the war, and his name appears on the list. Although the list catalogs World War I veterans, it appears that it was printed during the World War II years, as several of the illustrations around the borders of the document depict World War II era aircraft and equipment! At the top are listed the men that lost their lives in the “Great War” – this is timely in that there are plans to have a historical display relating to Major (Dr.) Howard Beal in the main lobby of the Beal Elementary School, currently under construction, on Lake Street. In addition, the gym will be named (as was the gym in the “old” Beal Shrewsbury’s World War I Honor Roll School at the center of town) in memory of Private Michael Nee, the youngest resident to die in the war. Of further interest, listed at the bottom of the document, are the two women that served as nurse during the war, Ruth M. Sieurin and Maria Ducey. Ruth Sieurin later married Stewart W. Paul, who went on to become a Lieutenant General and later replaced Dwight D. Eisenhower (after retirement from the Army) as the president of Gettysburg College.
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In the interim, on May 15, both buildings were quietly purchased by Arilia Holdings, LLC and Weinstock Holdings LLC, each with 50 percent interest. The Hale Block Building sold for $890,000 while the United Bank building sold for $300,000. Mortgages for both are on record with Cornerstone Bank. When asked for information, Paine stated that the auction had been cancelled and he declined to give further details. “The purchase of these highly visible properties could be an opportunity for invest-
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ing the safety of both client and caregiver. All training is conducted by Powers. All hires have previous caregiving experience. Some are certified in Alzheimer’s care and some in first aid. Braun said that when a client has a particular set of circumstances, Powers trains the caregiver in those areas, regardless of previous experience. How does Braun determine which caregiver to assign to clients? “We put a lot of effort into matching clients with caregivers. We survey our caregivers on several topics,” he said. “We try to find out as much as we can about our caregivers and clients so we can make the best possible match. If we can find those common threads, that’s a place for the relationship to start.” Braun added that he makes every effort to keep caregivers assigned consistently to clients; it helps to build a relationship and minimizes confusion on the part of the client, especially one with memory impairment. Braun also conducts back-
ground checks on each caregiver, including a criminal history search, CORI check and research on driving records. “I’ve been very lucky in finding a terrific set of caregivers through personal connections and people that I trust. I hire great caregivers - not just any caregiver,” Braun said. “Excellent client service” is Braun’s motivation. He communicates constantly with clients and their families to reassure them about precautions being taken in the home and how caregivers are protecting families’ loved ones. How has Braun adapted his business to our “new normal?” For one, he requires that caregivers carry a thermometer to take and report their temperature prior to beginning a shift. Since the early days of the pandemic, “we communicated the CDC guidance regarding the symptoms of COVID-19 and provided preventative measures to each of our caregivers,” Braun said. He also requires staff to remain home if they do not feel well
– a policy in place before the pandemic. Caregivers have received extra supplies of masks, hand sanitizers, wipes and gloves, and they wear masks at all times when in a client’s home. Further, upon entering, caregivers are required to immediately wash their hands. “We use a smartphonebased app for our caregivers to check into and out of each client visit. Each caregiver must answer a series of COVID-19 screening questions prior to beginning a shift. If any of their answers indicate that they might be sick, they cannot check in for the shift,” Braun said. Additionally, Braun has increased the frequency of communication with caregivers, clients and their families. “All of this has been very well received by the clients and their family members,” he added. For more information about Trusted Like Family Home Care, call 508-579-1890 or visit www. trustedlikefamilyhomecare. com.
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SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) class of 2020 had been on pins and needles with anticipation to know what this year’s graduation would entail. The suspense was over when on May 20 official “Graduation Recognition” plans were released by Todd Bazydlo, school principal and Dr. Joseph Sawyer, superintendent of schools. The nine events planned be an extraordinary send off for the class, which like seniors across the country, have become part of the story of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact. Planning was going to be challenging but it was compounded because finding alternative ways to celebrate the achievements of over 500 students made it much more difficult. Bazydlo and Dr. Sawyer provided a plan that honors individual students and the class as a whole, while working within public health guidelines in order to protect all involved. “Although we are saddened by the havoc the COVID-19 virus has had on our community, we have worked with our students to develop a series of in-person and remote events that we feel will appropriately celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the class of 2020,” Bazydlo said. “Our entire staff wishes we could celebrate with our students in-person, but we know that is not possible at this time, so we have also carved out future
6 – 9 p.m. - Graduates return to campus to celebrate with SHS staff in lieu of the SeniorFaculty Dinner if public health requirements allow. “The Class of 2020 has undoubtedly demonstrated they
Syra Pandey outside Shrewsbury High School on what would have been the last day for seniors, May 22.
events with the hopes of making those a reality if and when regulations are eased.” The events include: Performing Arts Awards Night: To be held Wednesday, May 20 and may be accessed on Shrewsbury Media Connection https://www.youtube. com/channel/UC0ivqTB7rM4o71cdwi2qNFw; Scholarships & Awards Night: To be held, Thursday, May 21 and may be accessed on Shrewsbury Media Connection “Friday Night Flyover:” Friday, May 29; 5 – 7 p.m. - Look to the sky for an airplane pulling a sky banner congratulating SHS class of 2020; Commemoration: Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. – To be broadcast on SELCO Channels 29 and 329 and streamed live on the Shrewsbury Media Connection website: “The Last Ride” Wednesday, June 3; 5-6 p.m. - Seniors and their families are invited to parade in their cars through
the SHS campus. SHS staff will be there to applaud and say goodbye. Graduation Part I: Speeches and student recognition - Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. - broadcast on SELCO Channels 29 and 329 and streamed live on the Shrewsbury Media Connection In-person awarding of diplomas by family: Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12 Individual ceremonies outside SHS where graduates will have their diploma conferred by family members. (by appointment only); Graduation Part II “The Class of 2020 Rise up Celebration:” Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. (rain/alternate Dates: Sunday, July 26, Saturday, Aug 1, Sunday, Aug 2,) - Outdoor graduation ceremony at SHS including graduates’ march, individual student recognition and turning of the tassels if public health requirements allow; Class of 2020 senior-faculty gathering: Friday, Nov. 27;
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By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY –Jim Smith and wife Marcia were busy on May 20 placing homemade posters along their property which faces Route 140 near the Town Common The posters featured the faces of the Class of 2020. “This is just my way of
honoring the seniors who are graduating this year,” Jim said. Both Jim and Marcia are longtime Shrewsbury residents with deep roots in the Shrewsbury Public School system. Marcia is a retired educator who spent 19 years as a curriculum specialist at Spring Street School. Jim is the coach for Shrewsbury High School’s cross country team. Many residents may know the Smiths better as their
alter egos - General and Mrs. Artemas Ward. They have portrayed the historic couple in the schools and community for many years. “We just feel so bad for the kids who are missing out on formal graduation and their senior week activities,” Jim added. “We wanted to do something special.” “We really are like a family and there is a lot of love,” noted Marcia.
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COMMUNITYOBITUARIES Katherine M. Silvestris, 80 HUDSON Katherine M. (Cronin) Silvestris, 80, of Hudson, died May 14, 2020 at Marlborough Hills Health Care Center in Marlborough. She was the wife of the late Albert Silvestris of Worcester. She is survived by her brothers, Francis Cronin Jr. of Hudson and William Cronin of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; her nephews, Timothy Cronin, Francis Cronin and Michael Lugin; her nieces, Katie Moody and Cathy Cutler; sister-in-law, Andrea Cronin; and great-nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Patricia Lugin and Michael Cronin. A private burial service will be held at Forestvale Cemetery. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson is assisting with arrangements.
Alvah Hubley Jr., 90 HOPKINTON - Alvah “Bud” Hubley Jr., 90, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home May 10, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Martha E. (Funderburk) Hubley for the past 69 years, and the son of Alvah F. and Florence (Joslyn) Hubley. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Beth Raymond of Nashua, N.H., Martha Palmer and Eric Hubley of Northborough, William Hubley of Upton, Steve Hubley of Millbury, Michael Hubley of North Grafton, and Justin Hubley of Hopedale, along with nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Richard Hubley, and his siblings, Jean (Hubley) Steiner and George A. Hubley. In compliance with current coronavirus restrictions the funeral service will be private with a burial held at Southborough Rural Cemetery. The family will hold a memorial service when allowed to do so. Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home of Southborough.
Gail M. Sullivan, 79 MARLBOROUGH - Gail M. Sullivan, 79, of Marlborough died
May 16, 2020 at River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Lancaster, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank J. Sullivan of Marlborough; three sons, Frank P. Sullivan and his wife Meryl of Littleton, Maine, Michael J. Sullivan of New York, and David F. Sullivan of Marlborough; a daughter, Karen E. Sullivan of Leominster; two grandchildren, Rothery and Damien Sullivan, both of Littleton, Maine; a sister, Linda Tosti and her husband Rev. Anthony Tosti of New York; and her brother, John Musacchio and his wife Celia of New York. A private graveside service will be held in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough. Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough is assisting with arrangements.
Barbara Aucoin, 67 HUDSON Barbara Jane (Decker) Aucoin, 67, of Hudson, formerly of Waltham, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 15, 2020. She leaves her beloved husband of 47 years, Jean A. Aucoin. In addition to her beloved husband, she was also survived by her four children, Jennifer M. Aucoin of Presque Isle, Maine, Lisa M. Aucoin of Waltham, Aimee T. Ryan and her husband John of Milford, and Michael J. Aucoin and his wife Meghan of Hudson; five siblings, Kathy Weber and her husband Herb, Nancy Jo Decker, Patti Decker and her husband Joe Gorczyca, Mary Ellen Botticello and her husband Henry, and Wilfred E. Decker Jr.; three grandchildren, Christopher M. Aucoin and Grace E.M. Aucoin and Samantha N. Ryan; and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother, William E. Decker, and her granddaughter, Emily J. May. Due to current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, services will be private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later time. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with her arrangements.
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MARLBOROUGH - Sr. Lena Salois, 95, (Sr. Eva Marie), a Sister of St. Anne, died May 14, 2020 in Alliance Health at Marie Esther Center in this city. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was the middle child of seven born to Thomas and Eva (Beauchesne) Salois. Sister Lena was predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Lillian Lussier, Brother Eugene Salois, SC, Juliette Poisson, Norbert and Normand Salois. She leaves to grieve her sister, Constance Audette, nieces and nephews, extended family and her religious family of the Sisters of St. Anne. In accord with current restrictions due to the pandemic, burial services are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough.
Barbara A. DiPasquale, 72 MARLBOROUGH - Barbara A. DiPasquale, 72, of Marlborough died May 12, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beverly (Chase) DiPasquale.
Barbara is survived by her cousins, Debbie Gardner of Marlborough, Ken Gardner and his wife Kimberly of Marlborough, Kelley Carrasco and her wife Ana of Oakland, Calif., and Nick Dedecko and his wife Deb of Northborough; the family cats, Dusty, Bucky and Meadow; and dachshund Mandy. Funeral services for Barbara will be held privately by her family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Slattery Funeral home, Inc. of Marlborough.
Barbara E. Shanley, 85 NORTHBOROUGH - Barbara E. (O’Keefe) Shanley, formerly of Northborough, passed away peacefully at home in Huntersville, N.C., on May 13, 2020. She was 85 years old. Barbara was the devoted wife of the late Edward C. Shanley for 56 years, and was preceded in death by her sister, Mabel (O’Keefe) Winslow of Maryland. She leaves behind her loving children, Kevin Shanley and his wife Maryanne of Hollis, N.H., David Shanley and his wife Patty of North Carolina, and Michael Shanley and his wife Kathy of Florida; her grandchildren, Bradley, Ashley, Zach, Gavin, Brittany, Ronan, and Maura; her great-
grandson, Oliver; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private graveside service will be at the Howard Street Cemetery in Northborough. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury is assisting with arrangements.
Barbara J. Sullivan, 91 HUDSON - Barbara J. (Morin) Sullivan, 91, of Hudson, formerly of Marlborough, died May 15, 2020 at her home in Hudson. She was the daughter of the late Ludger and Lillian (Morel) Morin and the wife of the late David B. Sullivan. She is survived by her son, David Sullivan and his wife Kathleen of Alexandria, Va.; her grandchildren, Ryan Sullivan of Springfield, Va., Christine Sullivan of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Colleen (Sullivan) Degenhardt of Alexandria, Va.; and her great-grandsons, Tucker Degenhardt, Turner Degenhardt and Treyson Degenhardt of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Ronald Morin, Donna Morin, Holly (Morin) DeGroote, Dorothy Sykes and Elizabeth Shaw. Funeral services for Barbara will be private. Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough is assisting with arrangements.
POLICELOG The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and a sampling of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.
Marlborough
Friday, May 15 4:01 p.m. Arrested, Ashley K. Shannon, 34, of 19 Midland St., Marlborough, for OUIliquor or .08% 3rd offense, A&B on police officer. Saturday, May 16 4:15 a.m. Arrested, Orlando Quintana, 25, of 687 Lincoln
Rd., Oakham, for distribute Class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law, possess Class A drug;, and Shawn E. Kerivan, 42, of 10 West Ave., Hudson, for possess Class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law. 4:34 a.m. Arrested, Andre Jamal Stone, 29, of 230 Fountain St., Framingham, for OUIdrugs, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation. 3:02 p.m. Arrested, Devyn R. Mackerer, 19, of 166 Goodale St., Marlborough, for A&B with dangerous weapon, vandalize property, A&B with dangerous weapon, conspiracy, possess Class C drug. Sunday, May 17 9:49 p.m. Arrested, Carlos Correia, 45, of 12 Eureka Ter.,
Worcester, OUI-liquor or .08%. Tuesday, May 19 1:37 p.m. Arrested, Anthony Lowe, 20, of 107 Ridge Ln., Apt. 301, Waltham, courtesy booking.
Northborough
Thursday, May 14 6:01 p.m. Arrested, Todd A. Arthur, 29, of 15 Prescott Ave. E, Natick, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, resist arrest.
Westborough
Monday, May 11 8:49 p.m. Arrested, Matthew Jones, 46, of 18 Leroy St., Dorchester, on warrant, unlicensed operation of MV, MV headlight violation, registration not in possession.
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