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Baseball is back (and feels almost normal!)
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By Jeff Slovin Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Baseball is back, adding a little bit of normalcy to a very abnormal year. After the MIAA cancelled the spring sports season and the American Legion National Organization suspended their sponsorship nationwide, the Worcester County Baseball League kicked off their season with a slate of 5 games on July 8, and consists of teams that would have played traditional Legion ball this summer. Social
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COMMUNITYVIEWPOINT Letters to the Editor Legislators should support renewable energy act To the Editor, As we all cope with the “new normal” of today, leaving behind many vestiges of our previous lives, we must ensure that we are still pushing for a better future. We cannot afford to forget the important issues that threatened us before COVID-19 upturned our lives, and that will continue to plague us long after this has passed. The problem I speak of is the danger of fossil fuel usage. Not only do fossil fuels contribute
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option for a clean, renewable future. This Act sets Massachusetts up to eliminate all fossil fuels for electricity, heating, and transportation as soon as possible. It establishes stronger interim targets to ensure real progress is made towards 100% renewable energy, and includes environmental justice committees and organized labor in this transition. Passing this Act benefits us all. Today, I call upon House Speaker Bob DeLeo and Energy Committee Chair Chair Tom Golden to determine if the Act will come up for a vote so it can be passed before the end of the legislative session on July 31. We need them to step up for our health and climate to pass a bill that will eliminate fossil fuels and address the practically limitless renewable energy potential of Massachusetts. Amber Ali Shrewsbury
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Quest to be diverse and politically correct is going too far To the Editor: I have been an avid reader of CA for more than 20 years. This is the first time I have felt compelled to write. There were 2 articles in the Volume 6, No. 27 issue that I felt were over the top. The first was the article by Jennifer Grybowski regarding the Westborough Town Seal. It is unbelievable that there should be a discussion as to whether to remove the image of a cotton gin from the seal. Eli Whitney invented a labor saving marvel. The fact that slave-owners decided that this was an opportunity to increase their slave ownership should not be construed as a blackmark against Mr. Whitney. This is an example of a recent trend carried too far [Natick is having a similar debate, but they have a stronger case]. Westborough should continue to honor one of its most famous citizens. In the same issue was an article by Dakota Antelman over diversity at the Northborough town offices. He states that the selectmen/women suggested that because there are no black employees at the town offices, the town should recruit someone to work there [at what we don’t know] so the town would appear to be diverse and politically correct. This is a stretch that is totally unnecessary. If the town posts a job and ends up hiring a black person [because they are the best candidate, not because they are black] fine. No problem. [I, for one, have no qualm going to the RMV and seeing half the people working there are minorities.] But the town shouldn’t try to force the issue because of PC. Next, there would be complaining that we don’t have an Asian employee. Once again, I wouldn’t care if we had one or not, but let’s not get one just to be PC and diverse. By the way, don’t bother labeling me a racist, 4 out of 5 people in my household are of dark skin, including my wife. George M. Eddy Northborough
An open letter to the Westborough community To the Editor: As we reflect upon the brutal events of the past months and years, we are heartbroken by the suffering and atrocities that members of the Black community have endured. We, the undersigned Trustees, and staff of the Westborough Public Library, stand against systemic racism and racist violence. We believe that Black lives matter. We stand with those who condemn racism, those who work for racial justice and those who exercise their first amendment right to peacefully protest these injustices. It is the role of a library to provide resources and services in a variety of media to meet the needs of individuals and groups for education, information, and personal development. As a public service institution, we owe it to our community to address inequities that exist within our collection. We are committed to using our position to help those seeking knowledge on these subjects to find understanding. The Westborough Public Library affirms its’ commitment to provide the greater Westborough community with a diverse collection of physical and online materials. Recent events have guided us to evaluate and expand our collections with added emphasis on antiracist books and media to meet the changing needs of our patrons. This is an ongoing and evolving process at the library. We are always open to suggestions to help meet your needs. We encourage you to use the resources and materials the Westborough Public Library has to offer as a tool to strengthen your personal understanding of the world we live in today. Mary Johnston Bill Linnane Dorothy Mello James Holmes Patricia Fontes Kate Daly Edward Baldwin Westborough Public Library Trustees
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Westborough officials address COVID related complaints By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer
Following the science REGION - Throughout history, science and politics have made for strange bedfellows. Although they seemingly rely on one another, sometimes the message of the scientist is not politically convenient. Case in point…Dr. Anthony Fauci. Although he is widely recognized as one of the leading experts in the field of infectious disease, his message of masks and keeping others safe is in conflict with the politically attractive view that everything is under control and we should get back to life as it was. The fact is that we are in a defining time for America…will Americans across the nation take responsibility for limiting the spread of the virus or will they thumb their collective noses at the science and simply hope for the best? Regardless of the choice, the pandemic will help define who we are as a nation.
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WESTBOROUGH - The Board of Health and Board of Selectmen met jointly July 7 to discuss some COVID-19 related issues. Selectman Leigh Emery said she had witnessed a party with over 100 people in her neighborhood with live entertainment and people didn›t appear to be wearing masks. She wondered what could be done about such parties, if anything. Board of Health Chair Nathan Walsh said block parties are not allowed and that she should have felt free to let the police know what was going on. “You could notify the Board of Health, but we don›t have enforcement action so we would notify police,» he said. He pointed out that live entertainment is allowed, but the entertainer(s) must be 10 feet from other people
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and 25 feet from the audience; individual groups must be of 10 people are or less, although multiple groups are allowed; and that there are eight people per thousand square feet allowed outside, with a 100 person maximum. Director of Public Health Steve Baccari disagreed with Walsh›s advice, pointing out that a block party is typically a permitted event. “We have been told by [Department of Public Health] we cannot get involved on private property,” he said. Board of Health Member Alan Erlich said he would encourage neighborly conversations in a constructive manner as people felt comfortable. He also wondered to what extent the police are paying close to attention to the guidance as it changes. “I am hesitant to encourage people to call the police for a non-violent situation and things are escalating quickly Complaints | 5
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town seal is a Town Meeting decision and not a Board of Selectmen’s decision, and that the Board had other options of soliciting public comment. However, all selectmen agreed some type of gathering that would allow people to have their thoughts heard on the matter was important. “The magic happens when dialogue happens,” Selectman Ian Johnson said. Williams said the Zoning and Planning boards have been successfully holding public hearings, and gave several options including holding it outside and holding it virtually. “I’ve seen it [virtually] work very well for public comment in other towns,” Board of Selectmen Chair Shelby Marshall said. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Allen Edinberg agreed, saying it has worked well for
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these days,” he said. “I think things need to be put into perspective. We have relied on voluntary compliance for the rules and that has been by and large successful. My own bias is that we need to keep trying to encourage people to do the right thing but I think bringing in law enforcement should be a last resort.” Syed Hashmi, who is a selectman, as well as a member of the Board of Health, agreed. “The police have enough things to worry about,» he said. “This is personal responsibility.” Selectman Allen Edinberg said he had received several correspondence from residents wondering about Cold Harbor Brewing’s operations. In particular, he said people have mentioned people turning in and refilling growlers, patrons sitting on the hill or in the parking lot and a lack of food truck when alcohol is being served. «You need to have food
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table service being provided to serve alcohol,» Walsh said. «So to serve, there needs a food truck or something. And people should not be going up to the bar to order, but table service should be provided.” Sanitarian Ray Gauthier said he has received similar complaints. When he checked in with the managers, he said, the growlers were being
handled properly and said Cold Harbor does have a food permit with the town, and that bar food like pretzels or nuts are considered food. He also said he believes for breweries the guidance is different and that table service is not required. The BOH team agreed to keep working with the managers, and bring in the build-
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Marlborough scientist-turned-watercolorist has no regrets By Peg Lopata Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Michele Clamp, 52, a native of England who now resides in Marlborough, is one of those artists that listens to her own mind. After a long career in computational biology, including working on the Human Genome Project, she retired early three years ago and now devotes her time to watercolor painting. “Every day I can wake up and think about what shall I paint today and just go out and do it,” said Clamp. While she admits she had a dream research job at Harvard University, she now says she cannot imagine doing anything else but painting. Choosing to retire early required some forethought. Clamp and her husband saved and saved for years to downsize. They sold their house in Somerville and moved to Marlborough, which allowed Clamp’s husband to continue to do consulting work in the Boston area in a more affordable location.
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Shrewsbury resident’s ‘Vertigo Trivia’ goes digital for virtual events By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY/WESTBOROUGH – Since 2015, Dan Barbour of Shrewsbury has hosted games with his small business Vertigo Trivia at various venues including libraries, schools, office parties and bars. Pandemic restrictions spurred him to create digital trivia kits that can be used for both virtual and live group events. “As soon as the restrictions started, I actually had 11 gigs get canceled within 48 hours,” he relayed. “People still wanted to play trivia, but didn’t know how to do it.” While the trivia business is Barbour’s side gig, his day job since May 2018 is circulation supervisor at Westborough Public Library. During the stay-at-home advisory’s early months, he hosted free trivia games online for Westborough library patrons. Barbour’s library career began fresh out of college, as did his interest in organizing trivia
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showcase that library workers can have a ton of fun. The teen group that I was running at the time got many more members after the show started airing.” A self-described “people person,” Barbour incorporated his passions for fun and games with his goal to launch a small business in 2015. The longestrunning venue where he has hosted trivia games is Vintage Grille on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. His first show there was March 10, 2015. “I try to host games that I would also want to play,” he explained. “I want it be fastpaced and have something for everyone. I pull from all sorts of topics.” On this past March 10, Vertigo Trivia celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party at Vintage Grille. Then the panVertigo Trivia | 9
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Local fundraising affected by closures By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer REGION – The changes that have been made due to COVID-19 closures have not been easy for businesses, schools or families. Many local non-profit organizations have also been affected as major fundraising events cannot be held. The Boylston Education Foundation (BEF) awards grants in the fall to provide educational and classroom enrichment materials falling outside of the normal school budget. Grants help to decrease out-of-pocket expenses for the teachers. Items granted in the past include technology, art supplies, library books and science supplies. BEF Co-President Nicki Fox said that the organization’s annual Bingo Night had to be cancelled. This event typically is a fun time for the entire community to come together and usually has high participation. “The less money raised means the less we will be able to put back into the school,” she said. “We will do something and work with the principal and decide the best route of action when it is safe to do so.” Another issue that BEF is sensitive to is the fact that many families are now struggling, and they do not want their events to further burden families. President of Northborough Education Foundation (NEF) Noel Silva said their two biggest events, Team Trivia Night and Princess Tea, had to be cancelled. Their staff recognition Golden Apple campaign that does well for teacher appreciation week and end of the year gifts also was paused. NEF awarded $65,000 in grants last fall. Before the closures, only five grant proposals were received. Currently, they do not have funds to distribute more grants. Schools will continue to need the support and NEF will be creative to meet those needs. “We want to provide whatever we can,” Silva said. “We are discussing the possibility of changing the grant cycle when schools reopen in the fall. “There’s no rule book. It will depend on how things shake out. We want to move forward.” School Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) are also
affected. The Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School in Northborough was not able to hold its annual kids’ fair and silent auction this spring, which typically raise $10,000. “We do anticipate the budget looking different for the 2020-2021 school year than it has in the past,” said PTO President Jennifer Kenny. “This might mean adjusting funding for certain programs.” Northborough’s Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School PTO chairs Meghan Rossetti and Lindsey Moussa were disappointed to have to postpone the anticipated Harlem Wizards basketball game vs. school staff and pre-game restaurant night fundraisers until April 2021.
“We are pre-planning different scenarios for our events next year,” Rossetti said. “We hope to move forward with the same events understanding the timing may shift or it may be different than how it has been in the past.” Also unknown is how local businesses, which highly support fundraising events, will rebound. “It’s a good time for the school community to rally around past and present business sponsors to show gratitude and appreciation,” Moussa noted. “Our hope is that this unprecedented time brings the community closer together,” Kenny said. “We understand everyone is facing hardships right now.”
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cheerful, and a great way to remind people to keep smiling as we wait to get back to normal.” Convery decided to give away the almost 100 tie-dyed shirts, onesies and socks for free as a way of connecting with people. With a little publicity assistance from her daughters, the clothes rack was empty by dinnertime. “I got a lot of positive messages on Facebook telling me it was a great idea, thanking me for doing it and it seemed people really enjoyed it,” she said. “There was beeping and some shout outs from the driveway.” Convery is a familiar face in Northborough as she previously worked at FunCare, a kindergarten program located in the basement of Northborough Town Hall before full day kindergarten was offered, and later worked at Skribbles Learning Center. She currently is a support aide at Robert E. Melican Middle School. She started wearing tie-
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StoryWalk® at Lake Street Park unveils fun for all ages Left: (l to r): Sonja Drotar, Priya Rathnam, Angela Snell and Kevin Esposito at StoryWalk® project at Lake Street Park.
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SHREWSBURY – “What’s better than being outside and walking and reading?” inquired Kevin Esposito, Parks and Cemetery Division manager for Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation July 2 at the StoryWalk Project installation located at Lake Street Park. They had planned to unveil the StoryWalk on opening day June 29 but were forced to cancel due to inclement weather. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Esposito; Angela Snell, superintendent of Public Facilities & Parks; Priya Rathnam, director of the Shrewsbury Public Library; and Sonja Drotar, head of library children’s services gathered to see the project in action. The installation is sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library
and is presented by the Shrewsbury Public Library and Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation. “We’re excited to partner with Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and bring StoryWalk to our community… Families can read a book while stroll-
Herzog installed as Marlborough Rotary Club President MARLBOROUGH - Following the June Marlborough Rotary Club Board of Directors meeting June 24, the installation of President Alan Herzog and his officers was held. The special evening meeting immediately followed 2019-2020 President Darlene Trainor’s last regular monthly Board Meeting and was attended by nine board members and several club members via Zoom. Past-President Dave Brower (1996-97) officiated at the annual Installation of the new team of officers, which included President-Elect Andy Eick, Vice President Aaron Aykanian, Treasurer Stephen Maintanis and Immediate Past-President Darlene Trainor. Also installed were the board members for the 20202021 year: for a three-year term, Sem Aykanian, Lynn Faust and Peggy Sheldon; for a two-year term, Nick Kofos, David Morticelli and Peggie Thorsen; and for a one-year term, Bonnie Doolin, Elaine McDonald and Peter Mongeau. Herzog was born in Marlborough and grew up in Hud-
son. He currently resides in Northborough with his wife and two children. Herzog joined St Mary’s Credit Union in 2004 and currently manages the Framingham branch as assistant vice president, branch manager. He joined the Marlborough Rotary Club in September of 2016 as the member representative of Corporate Member St. Mary’s Credit Union. He has served as the Rotary’s treasurer, vice president and president-elect over the last four years. In his address to the club, Herzog urged members to get involved to a larger extent to face the challenges of the current pandemic and the resulting regulations for conducting fundraisers and service projects. “This coming year will be filled with a lot of challenges and we will look at it as an opportunity to come together as a club and an opportunity to evolve,” Herzog said. “I would like to call on each of you to be an active part in this journey as we plan our fundraisers and service programs.”
ing along,” stated Rathnam. Families were already out and enjoying the installation which will run through Aug. 24 with stories changing every two weeks. “We’ve been missing our patrons so very much,” noted
Drotar upon seeing the families’ reactions to the walk. “Angela and I had both been thinking of bringing StoryWalk to our community. When I broached the idea with Angela, she responded enthusiastically,” Rathnam
remarked. Snell commented: “I said, ‘Let’s do it’ because we are not doing indoor things so this is the perfect chance to have something for the community to do and be outside.” She suggested the Lake Street Park path because it was accessible to everyone. “We jumped at the chance to help out with this and we really look forward to changing it every couple of weeks,” Esposito shared. Books were deconstructed and pages were laminated by library staff and staked along the paved path by Parks & Recreation staff. There are 30 stations along the 1/3-mile path. Drotar and the other children’s librarians selected four books that will be on display. Currently, the selection is “Duck on A Bike” by David Shannon. On July 13, “Over in the Forest: Come and Take a Peek” by Marianne Berkes will be installed, followed by “Stella, Fairy of the Forest” by Marie-Louise Gay on July 27. On August 10, the installation will conclude with “We Don’t Eat our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins. “There is a nationwide initiative ‘Let’s Move in Libraries’ and they do a lot of outdoor programs for kids and adults and this is one of the most popular,” Rathnam explained. “I thought it would be a great project as it combines literacy and nature education. Encouraging families to go outdoors and take a stroll in our parks and trails is appropriate this summer as it’s an activity that can be done with social distancing and following other safety guidelines during COVID-19.”
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Thrive Support & Advocacy’s Rose appointed to ADDP Board REGION - Sean M. Rose, the president and CEO of Thrive Support & Advocacy, a Marlboroughbased nonprofit that celebrates and nurtures the abilities of people with developmental disabilities, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Sean M. Rose Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP). He joins the board for a three-year term commencing July 1. ADDP promotes and ensures the strength of community-based providers in Massachusetts, so members can be successful in improving the quality, access, and value of services in the community. ADDP is committed to enhancing the political, financial and educational health of member organizations that serve people with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as acquired brain injuries. Rose brings to the position more than 23 years of experience working with and advocating for the needs of families and communities. He has held various leadership roles in the public sector, private programs and municipalities. Before joining Thrive Support & Advocacy, Rose was most recently executive director of the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) in Connecticut. He is also serving his second term as city councilor in Worcester.
Grafton Library begins no-contact curbside pickup GRAFTON - The Grafton Public Library will move into Phase 1, Step 2 and begin to circulate materials via no-contact takeout from its porch beginning July 13, weather permitting. Officials noted that the estimated date is subject to change or suspend, pending availability of PPE and that plans may shift as they obtain new COVID-19 data. The library will continue to offer home delivery service for aged, infirm or incapacitated Grafton residents as capacity allows. Sign up at https://graftonlibrary.org/ home-delivery/. If you would like to request an item, you can: • Call the Library at 508-839-4649 between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Leave a message with your name and phone number and they will return your call. • Email graftonlibrary-ma@gmail.com or info@graftonlibrary.org – include your name, card number, phone number, and the request. • Message the Library on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GraftonPublicLibraryMA/. Include your name and card number. • Log on to your library account at http://grafton.cwmars. org to place a hold. If the item is available in Grafton, select “Copy hold.” Select “Grafton” for your pickup location. The C/W MARS network has instructions for how to search for items, place a hold using the Evergreen catalog, and how to manage your library account online – visit https://www.cwmars.org/help/catalogaccount-help. • Ask the library staff to place holds for you. You do not have to have a specific author/title subject request, they
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By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter WORCESTER – The Evershine Dental Group in downtown Worcester recently marked its one-year anniversary on May 15. Dr. Sahana Ramos, BDS, DMD, general dentist and founder of the group, observed the occasion during the COVID-19 shut-down. Although open during the pandemic, for emergencies only per order of the state, Dr. Ramos and her team missed their patients. “We are now again seeing patients for cleanings, fillings, crowns and other elective procedures,” Dr. Ramos was pleased to report. “However, coming back after 3 months was a challenge. We needed to make sure we followed all the new protocols recommended by the CDC and OSHA and to make sure we had all the PPE needed before resuming normal operations,” she continued. Dr. Ramos and her team provide comprehensive oral
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care to patients of all ages and are conveniently located at 100 Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 100, just off of I-290, with plenty of free validated parking. With 16 years of experience, Dr. Ramos offers preventative care (oral hygiene, sealants, fluoride, periodontal therapy, nightguards and athletic mouthguards;) cosmetic and restorative care (crowns, porcelain veneers, bridges, implants and whitening and complete and partial den-
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tures;) selected surgical and endodontic procedures as well as general check-ups, x-rays, and cleanings. Patients are greeted by a friendly staff and the waiting area is brightly lit and comfortably appointed. Patients can expect an experience with state of the art technology and the latest advancements by a caring team in a comfortable setting. “It is very important to me to make my patients feel comfortable and at ease,” stated Dr. Ramos. “We want to remove the anxiety from the dental experience.” The practice is well managed by Patricia LaMonda and includes three registered dental hygienists who have years of expertise. She also has an endodontist and periodontist/ implant specialist on her team so she is able to provide for most of her patients’ needs. “We want to make dentistry
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Northborough’s ‘Reincarnated Antiques’ By Normand Corbin Contributing Writer
plastic surgery clinic on the first floor and a medical spa on the second floor. The 19 South Street building was purchased in 2003 and is now used as her surgical facility. Both buildings were built at very different time periods, resulting in significantly different architecture and initial uses. The 19 South Street building was built circa 1850 as a residence with a Federal design and is known as the S. Jerauld House. The property remained in the Jerauld family into the 1870s. The 17 South Street building was built as a hardware store in 1907. The building is typical of the commercial architecture of the period in its sitting directly on the sidewalk and its use of a parapet to increase the apparent height of the building and conceal the roof. 17 South Street is well known as “Northboro Hardware”. This town institution was built by Walter J. Bigelow for his hardware and plumbing business. The second floor had a large open room. From
NOTHBOROUGH - Welcome to “Reincarnated Antiques”. With the demolition of antique properties in Northborough a fairly regular occurrence, it seemed that it was time to recognize owners who have found creative reuse options for their antique properties. Today’s properties are 17 and 19 South Street. These two adjoining structures are currently owned by Dr. Cynthia Poulos, where she runs her Classique Medical Spa business. Dr. Poulos purchased the buildings because of their great location in the center of town, value, unique structures and an opportunity for preservation. She acknowledged they both presented significant challenges to renovate while complying with current building codes. When asked if she would do it again, she said she would make the same decision today. The 17 South Street property was purchased in 2000 and is now used as a
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1910 to 1924 the Northborough Historical Society housed their collection of artifacts there and called it “Bigelow Hall”. In 1927, Mr. Bigelow sold the business to John Fairley. John and then his son, Arthur, ran Northboro Hardware until it closed. Arthur Fairley was well known and well respected in town. During middle school, he started working there for his father. He focused on customer service. Customers
would walk to the counter and Mr. Fairley would help them decide what they needed and then walk into the stacks to retrieve the merchandise. During Arthur’s ownership the second floor was run as a dance studio by the Mongeons. Many fond memories were recently mentioned about Arthur’s generosity and the dance studio in a recent “I Grew up in Northboro, Massachusetts!” Facebook posting. In 1992, at the age of 64,
Arthur decided to close the business. He found customers were more interested in do-ityourself shopping at the Big Box hardware stores. Mr. Fairly passed away in 2014. This example of “Reincarnated Antiques” reveals how two very different antiques can be saved from demolition when a creative buyer is found who recognizes the value of preservation. Thank you Dr. Poulos for preserving Northborough history.
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Aero Coffee Roasters brings a new buzz to Northborough have been popular and Femino is finding the balance between customer volume and variety until he can fully operate. Breakfast and lunch offerings and healthy smoothies are also available. Femino’s other passion is cycling, which the décor highlights and is seen in the letter “O” in the logo--a cycling sprocket with a coffee bean
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By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - It all began with a vision and 23 years of experience in the coffee business. Aero Coffee Roasters located at 318 Main Street, Northborough opened in midMay, and owner Peter Femino is excited to share his experiences with customers and provide them with a unique total bean to cup coffee experience. This is Femino’s third start up in the coffee business, previously operating four retail locations in downtown Boston for the past 15 years. Aero Coffee Roasters is the culmination of everything he has come to love in the coffee industry-- roasting, customer interactions, and baking. He is aware of the market’s competitiveness, but his commitment to bring the full coffee experience to the customer is strong. “The space is perfect; it has everything I need,” said Femino. “Although there are other
coffee shops in town, none of them offer the total coffee experience under one roof that we will provide--coffee roasting, café, and bakery. You really need to come into the store to experience it.” Hosting group cuppings is an important part of the business concept, but may need modifications due to current state restrictions. The cupping process entails identifying the flavors and characteristics of a coffee bean. A big illustration of the Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel is on the wall. “I’m not a regular coffee drinker, but I can tell you everything about the coffees we offer,” he said. “My head roaster and I cup every coffee prior to bringing it in for production roasting. We encourage customers to try our coffee and to try to identify the cupping notes.” Aero Coffee Roasters has an in-house pastry chef, who bakes everything from scratch. The cinnamon buns and scones
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COMMUNITYSCHOOLS St. John’s starts process for fall semester SHREWSBURY – St. John’s High School recently announced its initial plans for students to return to its 378 Main St. campus this fall. In a letter from Headmaster Alex Zequeira and Principal Margaret Rourke Granados, families were advised of some of those plans. “We want to begin by reiterating that the health and safety of all in the Saint John’s community remains our top priority. As a result, we will continue to adhere to federal and state guidelines as we further develop this comprehensive campus safety protocol,” the letter said. “Our goal is to resume the many signature on-campus curricular and co-curricular experiences that make Saint John’s so transformative for our boys and young men. “It is very important to note that this document represents our thinking today, and will be continuously updated and communicated to you as we approach our return to campus in September.” In the letter, Zequeira and Rourke Granados noted that although St. John’s had “moved to a remote-instruction environment” last fall, “do not believe continued remote instruction is a sustainable longterm solution for our school.” The administrators noted that in May they created a task force to review the most likely options for the 2020-2021 academic year based on data available. “With federal and state guidelines, as well as the guid-
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space logistics • Physical education and athletics considerations • Feasibility of foodservice use • Health checks for those on campus and those coming and going from campus, including faculty and staff. • Bus transportation regimens • Hybrid instruction models (in-person and remote) A number of measures will be implemented to minimize and contain the risk, including: • The enforcement of the use of masks, significantly limiting outside visitors to campus, physical distancing, and other practical measures. This has already been put into effect this summer on campus. • A tracing program has already been put in place to assist in limiting the spread
Cornerstone Bank grants 16 scholarships WORCESTER - Cornerstone Bank is proud to announce the 16 recipients of their scholarship awards program for local high school graduates. Each chosen graduate is awarded $2,000 to assist with college expenses. The recipients are: Brian Riel- Tantasqua Regional High School Bryce Meizen- Douglas High School Colleen McCarthy- Wachusett Regional High School Danielle Schmeling- Auburn High School Elyse Whittemore- Auburn High School Jack Larson- Leicester High School Joshua Brunelle- Doherty Memorial High School Kaden Wells- David Prouty High School Katherine LeBrun- Tantasqua Regional High School Kurstin Burnham- Tantasqua Regional High School Kylee Inthirath- Tantasqua Regional High School Lauren Alicea- Shepard Hill Regional High School Olivia Graves-Witherell- Westborough High School Stefanie Del Rosario- Shrewsbury High School Timothy Moore- Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Will Akerson- Wachusett Regional High School This scholarship was open to 2020 high school graduates who plan to attend an accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education as a full-time student. For more information, visit cornerstonebank.com, on Facebook, or call 800-939-9103.
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‘A grandson’s grief’
By Michael MacLean Sixth grade student, Mill Pond School, Westborough Grief visits the heavy-hearted Where pools of tears Stream down cheeks And warm hugs do nothing To comfort those hearts broken into shards of glass Pictures sit upon a black box at the end of the room along with the smell of beautiful flowers. Michael MacLean My legs don’t move My eyes are like faucets pouring out water as I stare at the box A sea of darkness is all I can see My mother’s hugs as warm as the sun cannot stop the never ending death that lingers in the room. Grief attaches itself to everybody. I stare out the window My grandfather stares back Waving and smiling he looks into my eyes and sees only sorrow Death comes over and blocks my sight Death. Death sits at the window waiting to block the sunlight that gives happiness to our lives. Death is a killer and a thief that steals life and kills happiness When death comes darkness will come with it. They dance and laugh at everybody in the room without anyone realizing. It kills you even if it is not you that death claims as its target. Death lingers in the room I sit in. Muffled cries and tears dripping onto the floor is the only sound that I can hear. Never ending. DEATH. Grief visits the heavy-hearted Where pools of tears Stream down cheeks And warm hugs do nothing To comfort those hearts broken into shards of glass Pictures sit upon a black box at the end of the room along with the smell of beautiful flowers. My legs don’t move My eyes are like faucets pouring out water as I stare at the box A sea of darkness is all I can see My mother’s hugs as warm as the sun cannot stop the never ending death that lingers in the room. Grief attaches itself to everybody. I stare out the window My grandfather stares back Waving and smiling he looks into my eyes and sees only sorrow Death comes over and blocks my sight
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Marlborough student wins major scholarship for Women in STEM MARLBOROUGH - Rising to the top of a dozen high-caliber candidates, Marlborough resident Kaya Dorogi was recently announced as the first-ever recipient of the Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The $10,000 scholarship is awarded by Progress, a well-known leader in the application development and digital experience technologies field, and is renewable annually for four years in honor of Mary Székely, a founder and lead software engineer at Progress for over 30 years. According to Katie Kulikoski, chief people officer at Progress, only 28 percent of STEM positions are held by women. “We are trying to make an impact and fill the funnel of available talent by reaching young women at an earlier age,” she said. “Our best attempt to rebalance the number of women in tech fields is by supporting females earlier in their life cycle, promoting STEM to girls in grade school and middle school. With this scholarship, we hope that our recipient, Kaya, will be a role model and mentor for others.” Dorogi recently graduated from the Bancroft School in Worcester, where she captained the Alpine Skiing Team, Girls’ Tennis Team, and the Math Team, and was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. As a sophomore, she and another student, Lucy Hao, started a chapter of Future Business Leaders of America. Outside of school, she enjoyed working with Congressman Jim McGovern on his Youth Congres-
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Sixth annual Hannah Kane Golf Tournament to be held Aug. 17 By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter
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munal breakfast, lunch and reception, boxed lunches will be provided and two beverage carts will circulate the course. The Host Committee is mindful of COVID-19’s impacts on local businesses. As such, in lieu of a traditional raffle, there will be a 50/50 raffle plus a few silent auction items. “I am so pleased that we will host the tournament and raise critical funds to support our three charities at a time
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SHREWSBURY/WESTBOROUGH – The Host Committee of the sixth annual Hannah Kane Charity Classic Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, at the Haven Country Club in Boylston recently announced that the tournament will go on as planned, but will be modified. State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) and Beth Casavant, tournament director and chair of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, spent weeks thinking about whether the event could even happen. After much debate, it was determined that a tournament could be formatted while adhering to public health guidance. The organizers felt that the needs of the organizations supported by the tournament outweighed the risks. Beneficiaries of the tournament, St. Anne’s Human Services, Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, and Westborough Food Pantry are in dire need due to the current crisis. Howard Grossman of Grossman Development Group is reprising his role as presenting sponsor. “I know that the needs in
these communities exist year after year,” he said, “but in the midst of this crisis it is imperative that we step up and support those not as fortunate as we are.” “The need has never been stronger to support these three vital human service organizations. Each of these critical nonprofits has been working hard to serve even more of our community members during the public health crisis that has caused deep economic harm,” Kane added. “I am so grateful for Howard Grossman’s leadership and to all our sponsors who stepped up right away to provide generous financial support.” Sponsors did not hesitate to come forward despite knowing that the tournament could be cancelled if the virus takes a different course. Leaderboard sponsors include Amazon, Carlstrom Pressed Metal, Mary DeFeudis, Waste Management and Wheelabrator Shrewsbury. Eagle sponsors this year include Dunkin Donuts, Jim and Paula Buonomo, Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union and Southgate at Shrewsbury. Returning at the Hole in One level is Digital Federal Credit Union. Beals and Thomas, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, Fletcher Tilton PC Attorney at Law, James N.
Brendan McCafferty make solid contact during an at-bat.
distancing precautions are in place for these games, so some traditions such as the post-game handshake have been suspended. The Northborough team consists primarily of players from Algonquin Regional and Westborough high schools, but also includes players from St. John’s, Nashoba, and Wilbraham & Monson Academy as well as first year college players from Assumption and Bentley. After 2 games, Northborough sports a 1-1 record, with a come from behind 6-5 win over Main South on opening day, followed by a 6-0 loss to Sturbridge on July 9, with everybody happy to be out on the field once again playing the game they love.
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POLICELOG 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.
Marlborough
Friday, July 3 11:03 p.m. Arrested, Roger A. Ruby, 30, of 181 Boston Post Road East, Apt. 29, Marlbor-
ough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of MV, leave scene of property damage. Saturday, July 4 1:50 a.m. Arrested, Rodolphe Edouard Saintvai, 23, of 48 Ash St., Reading, for larceny of motor vehicle, receive stolen property -$1200, possess ammunition without FID card, carry loaded firearm without license, carry firearm without license, and Neksone Allah-Digui, 25, of 155 Lincoln St., Worcester, for assault w/ dangerous weapon, possess
firearm in felony, possess ammunition without FID card, larceny of motor vehicle, receive stolen property -$1200 (2 cts), carry loaded firearm without license. 8:08 p.m. Arrested, Felipe Senra, 35, of 10 Wrentham Rd., Apt. 306, Worcester, for OUIliquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, negligent operation of motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of MV. Monday, July 6 9:46 a.m. Arrested, Keila Bermudez, 40, of 56 Newton St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, for
op MV with license suspended, fail to stop/yield, warrant. 9:46 p.m. Arrested, Desiree N. Kelly, 27, homeless, for trespass.
Marie Griffin, 37, of 57 Oak Ave., Northborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.
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University Campus of UMassMemorial Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was 76 years old. Jackie was the beloved wife of 19 years to Richard T. Siraco. In addition to her husband, Richard, and sons, Frank and George, Jackie is survived by three stepdaughters, Jessica Silver, Kristen Sprague, and Jamie Bragdon; a brother, Leonard Hurrell and his wife Gina of Melbourne, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Berry. A graveside service was held July 7 at Howard Street Cemetery at Northborough. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted the Siraco family with Jackie’s arrangements.
neral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Saturday, July 4 6:27 p.m. Arrested, Matthew D. McCourt, 37, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation 3rd off.
Northborough
Monday, June 29 4:18 p.m. Arrested, Amy
Monday, June 22 8:17 p.m. Arrested, Shawn Michael Arsenault, 28, of 38 Hazel St., Fitchburg, for shoplifting $250+ by asportation. Saturday, July 4 2:26 p.m. Arrested, Fantasia Ocasio, 22, of 49 Springfield St., Apt. 3rd F, Lawrence, for shoplifting $250+ by asportation.
COMMUNITYOBITUARIES Bonnie L. O’Brien, 77 SHREWSBURY - Bonnie L. O’Brien, 77, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2020. A funeral Mass was held July 14 for Bonnie L. O’Brien. A Celebration of Life for Bonnie is tentatively planned for the spring/summer of 2021. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Dorothy J. Reid, 87 MARLBOROUGH/FRAMINGHAM - Dorothy J. Reid, 87, formerly of Marlborough and Framingham, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. For 63 years she was the loving wife of Douglas S. Reid, Sr. who passed away in 2017. A devoted mother, she leaves behind her children, Doug Reid Jr., his wife Cotty and their children, Jennifer, Phil and his wife Erin, Brian; Linda Coleman and her husband Josiah and their children Faith and Aaron; Sue Woundy, her husband Paul and their children Stephen and Lynne Cutaiar and her husband Brian and their children; Rich Reid, his wife Karen and their children Mandy and Lucy; Cindy Dorsey and her children Kevin and David; Dorey Maioriello, her husband Len and their children Nicolle and Jimmy; a daughter-in-law Betsy Reid and her children Dan, Meghan, and Melissa. She was predeceased by her son, Bill. A private funeral Mass was
held July 9 at St. Anne Church of Southborough, followed by a private burial service. Morris Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.
Leonard J. Berube, 90 GRAFTON - Leonard J. Berube, 90, passed away peacefully July 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at home following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine (Folster) Berube; his children, Celeste Allain and her husband Richard of Grafton, Carl Berube of Hunting Island, S.C., John Berube and Christine Graham of Skowhegan, Maine, and Susan Schroeder and her husband Carl of Millbury; his grandchildren, Matthew, Tiffany, Katherine, Sarah, Noah, Orrin, Anthony, Nicole and Jarrett; and his great-grandchildren, Sadie, Henry and Leo and his brother, Paul Berube. He was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Raymond. Funeral services and burial for Leonard will be private at his family’s request. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton is assisting with arrangements.
Jacqueline C. Siraco, 76 NORTHBOROUGH - Jacqueline C. “Jackie” (Hurrell) Siraco of Northborough, formerly of Salem, N.H., passed away peacefully at the
Robert J. Manion, 86 MARLBOROUGH - Robert J. “Bob” Manion, 86, died July 2, 2020 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Barbara R. (Shaw) Manion who died in 2000. They were married for 45 years. He is survived by two sons, Robert Manion Jr. and his wife Yanwen of Malden and Kevin Manion; two daughters, Mary Jane Garcia and her husband Wilfredo and Kathleen Grieve and her husband Tim of Berlin; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral was held July 9 at the Immaculate Conception Church of Marlborough, with burial at Calvary Cemetery of Waltham. Short & Rowe Fu-
Marion R. Mugford, 91 SHREWSBURY - Marion R. Mugford, 91, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Westborough, died on July 5,
2020 at home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Paul S. Mugford, and their children, Ann L. Mugford of Keene, N.H. and James W. Mugford of Westborough. Her surviving grandchildren are Craig A. Mugford of Franklin, Nicole D. Mugford of Watertown, and James R., Matthew P. and Jonathan M. Mugford of Westborough. Marion was predeceased by her son, Alan P. Mugford, and her sister, Evelyn Lesh. A private graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery of Westborough. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Christine M. Mordo, 75 HUDSON Christine M. (Patnode) Mordo, 75, of Hudson, died July 5, 2020 after a brief illness at her home in Hudson. She was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Elisa E. (Koch) Patnode and the wife of William Mordo.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Lisa Goulet and her husband Steve of Hudson and Tina Chamberlain and her husband Dave of Merrimack, N.H., and her grandchildren, Alexis and Derek Hire, Shaun Mordo, and David and Matt Chamberlain. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Allyson Mordo. Funeral services for Christine will be private. Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough is assisting with arrangements.
Sr. Elzabeth Correia, 86
a Sister of the Good Shepherd MARLBOROUGH - Betty A. Correia was born in Ta u n to n to Fannie (Vargas) and Anthony Correia. This Oct. 21, she would have been 87 years of age. Betty joined the Sisters of the Good Shepherd on July 22, 1960 as a contemplative Sister in Mount Florence, Peekskill, N.Y., and made her First Profession on July 22, 1963. Sr Elizabeth is survived by her niece, Christine Buonopane of Manchester, N.H.; her cousin, Stephen and his wife Mary Kirkland; and her dear friend, Diana Coady of Mastic Beach, N.Y. Her graveside service was held July 10 at Mount Benedict Cemetery of West Roxbury. Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
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