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Vol. 47 | No. 17 | April 23, 2021
Shrewsbury junior girl scouts to build ‘puzzle exchange’ for bronze award
Northborough leads regional vaccination site in Westborough
By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter
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Ashland Firefighter John Brovelli helps draw vaccines into their syringes at the new COVID-19 immunization clinic in Westborough
NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough Health Agent Kristin Black announced the long-awaited opening of a regional COVID-19 vaccination site during a Board of Selectmen meeting April 12. The site then opened its doors on April 14 at the DoubleTree Hotel at 5400 Computer Dr. in Westborough. Seven towns work together to open clinic This site is a collaborative effort between Northborough, Southborough, Westborough, Ashland, Boylston, Holliston and Hopkinton. It regularly bustles with firefighters, health department workers, volunteers and part-time hires from all those communities. Vaccination | 9
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By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY –When Shrewsbury Girl Scout Troop 11087 was looking for an idea for their Bronze Award project, they took inspiration from the “Little Library” movement. They then gave the idea a twist. “Why not build a ‘Puzzle Exchange?’” they asked. The troop, under the leadership of Patricia Minton, includes Navyaa Shakthi Ravi, Sari Grenier, Celia Marichal, Preethi Shivashankar, Lilly Palumbo, and Melina Lam. Most of the members are fifth-grade students at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury. One attends the Worcester Arts Magnet School. Navyaa shared that once they agreed on the puzzle exchange idea, the project needed a name. Suggestions included the “Puzzle Hub” and the “Mini-Puzzle Library.” “One of the options was ‘Bits and Puzzles,’ another was ‘Bits and Pieces,’ ‘Raincheck’ and ‘Mini-House of Mind-Bending’” Marichal added in a recent interview. As of last month, the girls had not yet decided on what type of structure to build. Regardless, Palumbo and Grenier’s dads will oversee the building process. Initial structure ideas included
Molly Gonet of Claytime pottery stands with puzzles that Shrewsbury’s Girl Scout Troop 11087 is currently storing at her store. The Troop plans to soon open a permanent puzzle exchange in town.
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Shrewsbury Selectmen review Route 20 Corridor turning restrictions OVER TOP
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By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter
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Edgemere enters new era SHREWSBURY - Drone photography shows construction continuing at the old site of Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Drive-In Theater. The sprawling lot overlooking Lake Quinsigamond delighted moviegoers for over 50 years before closing for good in 2004. Now it’s getting reborn as a mixed-use development anchored by a Market Basket.
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SHREWSBURY – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar briefly reviewed possible turning restrictions along the Route 20 corridor with Selectmen at their meeting April 13. He specifically focused on the intersection between the eastbound lanes of Route 20 and South Street, where South Street continues towards Westborough. “We have been working with MassDOT and Representative [Hannah] Kane on the development of the Master Plan of the Route 20 Corridor that seeks to provide, first and foremost, general traffic safety and improvements and also ready the corridor for further economic development,” Mizikar said. He proposed that the Board of Selectmen accept and adopt the traffic safety recommendations that are provided in the Master Plan and to ask MassDOT to prioritize prohibiting left turns from South Street onto Route 20 westbound. “This is a continued trouble spot with traffic, and it’s very dif-
ficult to see coming out of South Street…” he commented. Mizikar added that MassDOT has asked that the town solicit proposal feedback which will be done through the town website and social media. That feedback will be shared at the Board’s next meeting on Tuesday, April 27. A vote on this proposal was tabled until after public comments have been reviewed. This comes just a matter of weeks after a school bus collided with a tractor trailer on Route 20. Crash reports later showed that incident, as well as a similar accident involving students in 2019, both happened as vehicles tried to take left turns from side streets onto Route 20. “I am appreciative of the Board’s action, which stems from the findings in the Route 20 Corridor Master Plan Report that showed that vehicles entering from unsignalized intersections experience more crashes in the corridor, one of which was Route 20 at South Street (South),” Kane wrote in a statement to the Community Advocate after the April 13 Selectmen meeting.
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VIEWPOINT Candidate defends record of service letters to the editor Dear Northborough residents, Last week, Amy Poretsky published a Letter to the Editor in which she suggested I abandoned the Planning Board in 2019 in the middle of the Master Plan development and that I was somehow not 100% committed to my position on the Board. Ms. Poretsky continues to make unsupported statements about me, despite her not being a candidate. Had she asked me why I resigned in 2019, I would have told her what I have told everyone who has asked me why I left: In April 2019, I had a series of
personal matters that increasingly needed my attention. I was also working with some small regional non-profits that needed some attention, but not the same degree that the Planning Board demanded. I had to make a difficult decision. Because of the personal matters, I could not commit the time the Planning Board demanded. I waited until after the election, and resigned when the board reconstituted. This afforded me time to handle my personal issues as well as help the smaller non-profits that did not have substantial time requirements. By this time, the Master Plan was nearly completed, and given that I was not on the Master Plan Steering Committee, the Plan was left in the capable hands of the remainder of the Planning Board. I am optimistic – actually, confident – that the voters of
Northborough will consider all the facts and not just the targeted personal attacks issued by a small segment of town. My goal, and that of Glenn Odone, is to represent the interests of ALL of Northborough, not just one person, neighborhood, business, or idea. We will listen to ALL the information from everyone, and not make assumptions about anything, and not prejudge any application before hearing all that evidence. I am proud of my record as a Planning Board member from 2011 to 2019, and committed to bringing the same unbiased, professional and fair approach to the Planning Board once again. Thank you for taking the time to read the truth of my 2019 resignation. Theresa Capobianco Northborough
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Shrewsbury BOS asks citizens to Vote YES on May 4 The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen unanimously approved placing Proposition 2 ½ operational override question on the May 4th ballot. The Town is facing a revenue shortfall from an existing structural deficit combined with the negative economic impact from the pandemic. The financial situation jeopardizes the ability to open the new Beal School as planned this fall, creates severe reductions in staffing and programs at all levels of the educational program, and restricts municipal departments from maintaining service and staffing levels for the coming year. The $9.5M request is the smallest possible spending increase that will deliver the most sustainable long-term budget plan for the community. The Board of Selectmen
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COMMUNITY NEWS Moynihan retires from Westborough DPW after 48 years By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The man known as the “Dad of the Westborough Department of Public Works (DPW)” retired March 31, after 48 years of service to the town. Born and raised in Westborough, Dan Moynihan was a foreman in the DPW’s Highway Division. That made him responsible for the maintenance and paving of roadways and “any other emergencies that come to us,” he recently told the Community Advocate. A long career in Westborough Prior to this role, he spent 10 years in the Water Department. He served as the town tree warden, and worked as an engineering inspector in the highway division. “I’ve always been told I’m a people person,” Moynihan said. “I can talk to people whether they are irate about something or have concerns. The DPW is an excellent place to spend time doing something that benefits the community of Westborough.” A community member, however, Moynihan’s identity extends beyond the DPW. Those familiar with Central House Tavern on South Street may recall when it was owned and operated by Moynihan’s parents. At the time, it was simply called “Moynihan’s.” Shortly after graduation from high school, in turn, Moynihan joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for two years, including a one-year tour in Vietnam on
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the USS Shangri-La. Now entering retirement, Moynihan expects to devote more time to doing projects around the house and fishing. “I’m going to relax a little bit, but I want to keep busy,” he said. A history of snowstorms and process Moynihan credits the close relationships he shares with coworkers with making his long career enjoyable. “Over the years, they’ve shown me respect and a lot of patience,” Moynihan said. Working alongside his colleagues, one event that stands out in Moynihan’s mind, he says, is the Blizzard of 1978 that “crippled all of New England.” Plowing operations are well planned these days, thanks to technology that allows the DPW to view weather radar visualizations on phones and track storms on computers. But that wasn’t the case in 1978. “Back in the past, I had to watch the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weather reports and rely on that,” Moynihan said.
A team of colleagues making work worthwhile Reflecting on his friendship with Moynihan, Highway Division co-worker Steve Winchell said that the two are like “ping and pong,” or “Mutt and Jeff.” “If I have a question, I can talk to Dan and ask his advice,” Winchell said. “I’ve learned a lot from him. He’s a very dedicated guy, a class act.” Winchell joked that if it were up to him, he would vote to put up a statue of Moynihan in the middle of town. DPW Business Administrator Maria-Elaina Riggieri recently echoed the praise. She pointed out that Moynihan and three other potential retirees have a combined 120 years of service to Westborough. “He has 48 years of service, and that is longer than some of [our] employees have been alive,” she said. Describing the DPW as a “close-knit family,” she added,
“Dan is like the Dad.” Riggieri said that her coworker has a wealth of knowledge about the town. That knowledge even transcends some of the DPW’s department records. Most of all, though, Riggieri expressed “love and respect” for her “amazing” co-worker
and friend. At the end of each day, as Moynihan left work, Riggieri said she would tell him, “See you tomorrow, Dan.” “God willing,” he would reply. In retirement, Riggieri sends the following message: “See you when we see you, God willing.”
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Shrewsbury Schools Music and Theater Association to hold online fundraiser By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Last year, when the Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association (SSMA) was gearing up for its Fifth Annual Rockin’ Encore fundraiser, the pandemic hit, and they were forced to cancel. This year, SSMA is excited for things to be different. For almost 60 years, the SSMA has supported the Shrewsbury public schools’ music and theater programs through fundraising. In a typical year, they raise roughly $50,000. The Rockin’ Encore was one of the biggest of those fundraising efforts – raising nearly $15,000 on an annual basis. The event featured socialization, cocktails and dancing to the music of local classic rock band Tension. COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2020 fundraiser Because they had to cancel their event last year, SSMA was
left with over 100 auction items, according to event chair Maurisa Meyer. This year, their experiences in 2020 still fresh, organizers pivoted and opted to bring the party online by hosting a Rockin’ Auction that will go live, Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. It will then run through Sunday, May 9. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Meyer explained in a recent interview. Prizes will include wine, art, manicure and massage gift certificates, an auto care kit, jewelery and a baseball signed by Red Sox pitcher Nathan Evoaldi. “The auction is an opportunity for more people to get involved,” Meyer said. “Since it’s running for two weeks, it gives bidders plenty of opportunities to browse items, and they can go back to check on the bidding at any time.”
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Meyer pointed out that bidders can also choose to set a maximum bid amount, which triggers an automatic bid on their behalf whenever they are outbid. Or they can choose to buy an item outright at the “Buy Now” price, which is available on most items. Any amount paid above the retail price is tax-deductible. Auction takes on amplified role As this auction is moving forward, other SSMA events like
their music drive and annual grand raffle have been canceled due to the lingering pandemic. “This is replacing all our usual fundraisers that we do to cover all the things that the SSMA normally does,” Meyer said. President Mark Adler said that the group has drawn down its reserves to pay for things such as sheet music, instruments and other projects. Undaunted, still, the SSMA Board and volunteers carry on and are passionate about what
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one making basically the same salary,” he said. Others on the board want to put more money aside in the budget for contracted services instead of funding a second full-time position. They hope that would allow the new IT manager to figure out what he really wants for the department. “I think the sentiment is to have an approach to protect
us,” said Chair Martin Healey. “I think it’s critical where the IT manager stands on this.” There are tax concerns, too. “It’s been a tough year for the taxpayers at home,” said Braccio. “I get the phone calls from the taxpayers saying ‘I can’t afford any tax increase.’ I appreciate the need, but the taxpayers have a need, and I am going to support the taxpayers’
need more than anything.” Selectwoman Chelsea Malinowski reminded everyone that the town auditor recommended to them to stop adding positions. “If we want to do this, then we need to look at where we can take away from,” she said. Healey suggested that the town do a phased approach for the second position. Instead
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Westborough names temporary vaccine clinic coordinator By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Fire Department Captain Brian Roberts was named Westborough’s vaccine clinic coordinator for six months, April 2. The Board of Selectmen voted to update its personnel policies and approve the job
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FROM PAGE 1 Northborough leads regional vaccination site in Westborough gether,” said Black. The state allocated 1,500 Moderna vaccines to the new site for its first week of operation. Black stressed that for now, only people receiving their first dose at this location will be able to register. They will be able to schedule their second dose at their first appointment. Twenty-five percent of the available doses will specifiHopkinton Public Health Nurse Kasey Mauro cally be for residents grabs a batch of new syringes while preparing supplies at the new COVID-19 vaccination site in of the collaborating Westborough. towns, leaving 75 percent of doses automatically for state residents Vaccination | from page 1 who are in the pre-registration “It’s been a really rewarding system. team environment and a great Each town, including Northway to work with our neighbors borough, will have a private and colleagues to pull this all to-
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vaccinators give shots to 120 people per hour with a goal of delivering between 975 and 1,000 vaccinations per day. While the clinic is now administering doses at that target rate, the state only allocated it 1,500 doses for its first week of operation. Specifically discussing the appointment of Roberts, Selectman Patrick Welch questioned whether six months would be a sufficient duration
for the position. He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and cited recent news that patients receiving Pfizer vaccines may need a third booster shot between six to twelve months after their second dose. Purcell responded that the town has no long-term plan yet but said that he assumes vaccinations may eventually be administered in primary care doctors’ offices like flu and other shots.
registration link for residents. Allotted appointments will be updated consistently. Northborough spearheads regional effort After addressing selectmen, Black further discussed the new vaccine site during an April 13 Board of Health meeting. Black has helped lead this task and effort. But she also credits all others involved in having it come together successfully. Costs associated with staff, supplies and site rental fees are 100 percent reimbursable through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Clerical staff have also been hired to support the operation on site. It is anticipated that about 33 people will continue to work the site during each shift. They staff registration and vaccination stations while helping with observation of patients after they
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“My parents bought me a butterfly net,” she recalled, “and helped me set up a space on our screened porch for the tiny butterfly eggs. I found the eggs among the milkweed in our garden.” This awareness of the way a butterfly develops became a lifelong hobby. “When I was 10,” Maureen said, “My dad let me take pictures with his Polaroid camera. It was a thrill to photograph the butterflies at different stages. It made me want to keep taking pictures.” Maureen Mathieson passes baton to Todd One of Maureen’s activities as AVCC club president, back when she met Todd, was to recruit new members. As she and Todd bonded, Maureen remembered one of her friends saying, “Mo, you don’t have to marry a man just to add a new member.” When Maureen’s term expired in 2004, Todd became AVCC president for the next four years. Maureen was his vice president.
AVCC has continued to thrive and now boasts about fifty members at any one time. Maureen became a science teacher in Marlborough As she handed off control of the AVCC, Maureen also decided to leave the pharmaceutical industry and transition to teaching. She became a seventh-grade science teacher in Marlborough. “It was an opportunity to inspire kids to be curious about the natural world,” she recalled. Maureen also got involved in community theater, in part, because of her job. “To be a good teacher,” she said, “it helps to be a good actor.” Mathieson’s share tips with AVCC members Recently, the Mathiesons have enjoyed entering some of their pictures in camera club contests and have also served as competition judges. On February 3, 2021, they spoke at a virtual AVCC meetPhotography | 11
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A photo by Maureen Mathieson shows a gorilla’s hand at the Chicago Zoo in 2018.
NORTHBOROUGH – A car accident near the intersection of Route 9 and Otis Street in Northborough left a 21-year-old woman dead April 11. In social media postings, the Northborough Police Department initially confirmed it was expect- A car rests upside down after ing the eastbound lane of Route crashing off Route 9. 9 to be shut down for “several hours.” In a separate post at roughly 10:30 p.m. on April 11, Westborough Police shared their own photo of the scene. That image showed debris and dirt across the roadway near the Lexus of Northborough car dealership. The woman’s car sat upside down near a line of vehicles for sale, having crashed off Route 9 and rolled into the dealership lot. According to Westborough Police, the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council’s shared crash reconstruction team was on hand, aiding in preliminary investigations. On Twitter, Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis further confirmed that the crash was fatal, also telling motorists to “avoid the area.” A photo he shared showed a badly damaged car partially flipped on its roof. Still more debris littered the roadway. Northborough, Westborough and Auburn are all part of the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council.
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ing. “The turnout was excellent,” Maureen reported. The two explained how to submit images for club competitions and talked about what judges look for in those contexts. “We emphasized that cam-
era clubs evaluate art with ‘rules’ that don’t apply to fine art,” Maureen said. The Mathiesons suggested some simple things people can do with design software to create an impact. “We call that the ‘wow! factor,’” Maureen said. “We were happy to have
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NORTHBOROUGH - Robert E. Melican Middle School Principal Michelle Karb has been working with her team to prepare the school and students to head back to full-time, in-person learning to begin on Monday, April 26. Algonquin Regional High School will also start this model on the same day. Karb said during the Northborough School Committee on April 7 that she is excited that 31 students who have been on the full remote program are ready to return to the new model, leaving only 84 students in the remote program for the remainder of the year. Student schedule changes were able to be minimized. “Our biggest goal was to disrupt as few students as we possibly could,” she said. Karb said teachers and teams
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have been busy preparing for how to support returning students. “Some students are actually doing well this year because we are in a hybrid model,” said Karb. “They really like the smaller class sizes; they really like working from home a couple of days a week. We are trying to think about how we support those students where this [change] may be a struggle for them.” While recognizing that transition plans are important for some students in all grades,
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In addition, she also said that students’ stamina will need to slowly be built up again as they shift to the new model. The initial plan is to have a slow roll in and not have homework assigned initially, for example. Facility and space changes made to accommodate student return New desks and dining tables have been ordered to help with social distancing. Outdoor learning spaces will be utilized, accommodating classes such as
chorus rehearsals. “We continue to be transparent on what we are doing,” said Karb. “I am confident that we will be [ready] by the time the kids return.” More student and interscholastic sports will be welcomed back after the April vacation break, bringing more feelings of normalcy again. “It’s always impressive how many logistics are involved with running a building this year,” said Northborough School Committee Chair Keith Lebel.
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gram. This falls short of the district’s goal to have 80 percent participation. Although in-school transmission has been rare, there is a push for higher student participation in the weekly school pool testing. Grades 6-12 move forward with full in-person learning starting on Monday, April 26. Elementary schools already went back on March 22. During the Northborough School Committee meeting on April 7, Director of Wellness Mary Ellen Duggan said participation had been trending upward each week before the long holiday weekend. Simultaneously, state COVID-19 case numbers as reported to the Department of Public Health have jumped for ages under 19. Duggan acknowledged the uptick in numbers. “The Medical Advisory Team is meeting every week
to look at all those numbers and keep an eye on all of the metrics to make sure it is still staying safe,” she said. She said that the next steps are to look at possibly incentivizing participation with raffles. She is also looking at students who signed up for the screening but have not yet participated. A survey seeking feedback from all families is also being created. The results will capture information as to why families are participating or not. Screening will continue over the April vacation week, as it is mandated for all athletes and students participating in in-person extracurricular activities. Northborough leaders present COVID-19 experiences on national stage As work continues, Superintendent Greg Martineau Northborough | 13
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leaders across the country on April 8. The education surrounding the screening process remains a priority for the remainder of the school year. Additional information can be found on the District website at www.nsboro.k12. ma.us at the District Reopening page, under the COVID-19 Pooled Screening link.
He acknowledged, relevant to transportation that things had been running smoothly and on time. Increased traffic at schools was, further, not at the level that administrators had expected. Pooled testing produces low positivity rate With reopening continuing, Sawyer shared that pooled coronavirus testing is now occurring at all grade levels. Out of 9,828 tests since early February, two have come back with positive results. This works out to a 0.1 percent positivity rate. “I hope it gives a lot of reassurance to folks that there is a very limited [case] number,” Sawyer said April 7. He went on, though, saying, “We are still looking to get the percentage of people tested to be higher, and we are going to continue to communicate with regards to that.” He said that Massachusetts is in a strong position in terms of its case count in comparison to the rest of the country. Percentages of positive tests
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picked up two wins on the week against Shepherd Hill. Hudson concluded its Fall II season with two losses to North Middlesex while Marlborough also went 0-2 in games against Nashoba. Week five of the Fall II season specifically saw some interruptions on the football field following a snowstorm on April 16. Grafton and Marlborough snuck their game in on April 14, before the winter weather hit. The rest of the region pushed its games to April 17, a Saturday. Grafton won that game against Marlborough by a score of 42-24. Shrewsbury won a stunning 27-24 contest against Shepherd Hill, which went to overtime while Hudson then picked up its first win of the season against Clinton with a 30-14 victory. See individual, game-bygame scores from a week of action…
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standout seasons last week with twin wins against Wachusett and AMSA respectively. Speaking to the Community Advocate days after that last victory over AMSA, Algonquin head coach Janice Henningson said her team is playing well because they are playing relaxed. “The girls are just so happy to have a season,” she said.
A Hudson volleyball player spikes a shot over the net during a game earlier this spring.
Both the Rangers and the Tomahawks left last week boasting perfect 10-0 win-loss records on the season. As the abbreviated Fall II schedule winds down, though, those undefeated records teed up a high stakes Week Six meeting between the two programs on April 22 in Westborough. This edition of the Community Advocate went to press before that game took place. Results will be posted our next edition, out April 30. Previewing the matchup, Henningson said her team is excited to play Westborough. She said they were hoping for a good and competitive match. Outside of the AlgonquinWestborough rivalry April 13, Grafton’s volleyball team defeated Tantasqua 3-2 in the semifinals of the Pod 2 Championship Tournament. Grafton then went on to lose to an
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Marlboro Shamrocks kicker Patrick Caruso returns for 2021 season Patrick Caruso displays his original Marlboro Shamrocks helmet from 1980 at Kelleher Field in Marlborough.
By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer
Preparing for goal Growing up in Marlborough, Caruso frequented Marlboro Shamrocks games with his father. He also participated in youth sports programs including Punt, Pass and Kick competitions offered by the National Football League. “Sports was my whole life when I was younger,” he recalled. “I liked the comradery and competition.” After playing football in middle school, he continued at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School with its Aztecs team. By sophomore year, his positions were starting quarterback, punter and kicker. A highlight as an Aztec occurred as a sophomore. “I kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime to win the game,” he recounted. “The guys gave me a ride on their shoulders.” His Aztecs’ successes culminated as a senior when they earned the Colonial League football title. Upon graduating in 1980, Caruso achieved his goal. He joined the Marlboro Shamrocks.
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MARLBOROUGH – While currently working his second stint as a Marlboro Shamrocks kicker, Patrick Caruso wears a helmet that’s older than some of his semi-pro football teammates. A Marlborough native now residing in Clinton, he first joined the team at age 18 in 1980. “It was my goal in high school to play for the Shamrocks,” he noted. “I still wear my original Shamrocks helmet that I got in 1980. I want to give the younger guys a background of how special it is to be a Shamrock.”
First Shamrocks stint The rookie Shamrock accepted challenges. “I was an 18-year-old kid, playing with men in their 20s, 30s and 40s,” he relayed. “That’s a pretty big age difference.” As backup kicker for his first Shamrocks game, Caruso kicked a game-winning field goal. “I endeared myself to the veteran players on that day,” he noted. In 1986, he got the chance to play with the Shamrocks in Ireland. The original Marlboroughbased WSRO-AM broadcast the game to America. “We were the first American football team to play in Ireland,” he explained. “We were treated like rock stars. It wasn’t a very competitive situation.” The Shamrocks won with a lopsided score, 36-0. Caruso became the Shamrocks backup quarterback his second year, then kicker from 1982 to ’89 when he decided to leave the team. He played in five Shamrocks’ Eastern Football League championships during the 1980s. The Shamrocks folded in 2006. Back on the field In 2007, Caruso began a few-year stint with Fram-
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Caruso attended Shamrocks meetings with the intention of helping on the sidelines. However, at age 57 in 2019, he got signed to return as the team’s kicker. The Shamrocks captured 2019’s New England Football League championship at Marlborough’s Kelleher Field. Subsequently, they won the
Palm Bowl XIV national championship game in Florida in January 2020. In addition to his 1980 helmet, Caruso now wears his ring from the Shamrocks’ most recent national championship. “Playing in a national game and winning at my age is a blessing,” Caruso said. “I’m very lucky.”
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The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber congratulates 14 high school seniors as the recipients of their 2021 scholarships. A total of $13,375 was awarded in scholarships to these graduating high school students who reside in one of the Chamber’s core towns. Scholarships were awarded based on academic excellence, community involvement, work experience, financial need, school honors and awards. The scholarships are funded by a portion of the proceeds from the 2020 School/Business Partnership Golf Tournament, the Lakeway Commons Scholarship funded by Howard Grossman of Grossman Real Estate, Robert J. Lemieux Trust Fund, and personal donation by Leo Casey of B2B CFO. Karen Chapman, President & CEO of the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber, stated ❝ The Chamber is very grateful to all the sponsors of our annual golf tournament and individual contributors of our scholarship program who partner with us to support continuing education for the students in our region.❞ Since 1986, the Chamber has awarded a total of $391,431 in scholarships to 527 students.
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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).
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DEATHS Ball, Paula of Hudson Burg, Ralph of Marlborough Carleton, Patricia formerly of Marlborough Clouette, Paul of Worcester and Grafton Cote, Alan of South Grafton Frissora, Robert of Shrewsbury Gibbons, David formerly of Westborough Kaprelian, Vaughn of Westborough Kenney II, George of Marlborough Lill, Christopher of Marlborough Madden, Bryan of Hudson and Connecticut Michalak, Frank of Shrewsbury Nephew, Doug of Upton and
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Frank of Sudbury, David G. Gibbons and his wife Adelaide of Okeechobee, Fla., John F. Gibbons and his wife Terri of Monument Beach, Ann E. Harmer and her husband Raymond of Bellaire, Mi., Maura V. Keegan and her husband Richard of Rindge, N.H., and Richard P. Gibbons and his wife Judith of Stewartstown, N.H. David was preceded in death by his son, James Gibbons, in 2007 and his brother, John Gibbons. David is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, his daughter-in-law, Laurie (Gibbons) Little, and many nieces and nephews. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
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Douglas J. Nephew Jr., 64 UPTON/GRAFTON - Douglas J. Nephew Jr. has been called upon by the heavens on April 8, 2021 at the early age of 64, following a short battle of cancer. Doug will live on through his children, Nicole Berry and her fiancé Daryle Rousseau, Dylan, Ryan, Douglas III, and Jaime Nephew. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren, Aaron and Lillian Berry, Gillian Calnan, Nathan, Noah, and Sadie Nephew, and his great-grandson, Mason Steele. He is survived by his father, Douglas Nephew Sr., and predeceased by his mother, Joan Nephew. He leaves his brothers, Glen Nephew, Danny Nephew and his wife Jesse, and Darin Nephew and his wife Denise, and his sisters, Joanne Coyle and her partner Beamer and Darlene Price and her husband Robert. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
Paul H. Clouette, 59 W O R C E S T E R/ G RA F T O N - Paul Henri Clouette, 59, passed away on April 12, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center following lengthy declining health. He leaves his parents, Gloria (Mathieu) and Regent Pelletier; his siblings, David Clouette, Donna Clouette, and Pamela Minarik and her husband Todd; his children, Kali Clouette, Samantha Ortiz and her husband Reuben; his grandchildren, Nathan Devine and Owen Ortiz; his five nephews, David Clouette, Jr., Jared Ekberg, Nolan Ekberg, Colin Minarik, and Ethan Minarik; and his close friend, Tim McCann, who Paul’s family is sending special thanks to for helping to care for Paul over the past 20 years. He also leaves several uncles, aunts, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
Frank G. Michalak, 98 SHREWSBURY - Frank G. Michalak, 98, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021. Frank was born on Jan. 24, 1923 in Shrewsbury to Stephen Michalak and Mary (Warlinska) Michalak. Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Smith) Michalak in 1982; brothers Joseph and “Jack,” Carl, and William Michalak; and sisters Frances Milde, Rose McCardle and Vandis Jewell. He is survived by his beloved children, Frank Michalak II (wife Jeannine and grandson Jonathan) of Mariposa, Calif., and his daughter, Lisa Michalak and her partner Robert Bruzzese of Worcester. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, April 23, 2021 • 21
POLICE LOG The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.
Southborough
Wednesday, April 7 12:33 p.m. Turnpike/Deerfoot Rds. Road hazard. Thursday, April 8 8:39 p.m. Arrested, William Dossantos, of Eames Street, Framingham, for marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of MV, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, warrant. Friday, April 9 8:25 p.m. Arrested, Timothy Paul Dambacher, of Fayville, on warrant. Saturday, April 10 1:47 a.m. Arrested, Jose Filho, Main Street, Ashland, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, speeding.
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Sunday, April 11 12:11 a.m. Arrested, Wanderson V. Rocha, Williams Street, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/ rate of sped exceeding posted limit.
Westborough
Saturday, April 3 5:22 p.m. Wayside Rd. Accident – hit & run. Monday, April 5 12:46 a.m. Arrested, Timothy Hendrick, 38, of 20 Apple Ridge Ln., North Grafton, for shoplifting, possess Class B drug (residue), possess Class E drug, and Tabatha Boulette, 37, of 180 E Main St., Apt. 303, Westborough, for shoplifting, possess Class B drug, possess Class E drug. Tuesday, April 6 12:19 p.m. Arrested, Jemal Alexander Clarke, 31, of 5 Railroad Ave., Douglas, for oper MV with license suspended for OUI. 2:37 p.m. Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Way. Vandalism. 5:50 p.m. High St. Burglary/ breaking & entering. 7:09 p.m. Flanders Rd. Accident – personal injury. Wednesday, April 7 8:50 a.m. W Main St. Larceny.
Thursday, April 8 5:21 p.m. Arrested, Matthew I. Jennings, 36, of 4 Worsted St., Franklin, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense (per se), child endangerment by OUI/ under 14, negligent operation of motor vehicle. Friday, April 9 12:58 a.m. Arrested, Alexandra L. Miranda, 25, of 135 Broadmeadow St., Apt. 3, Marlborough, on warrant. 11:53 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. 6:18 p.m. Homestead Blvd. Larceny. Monday, April 12 1:03 a.m. Arrested, Michael P. Groden, 41, of 10 West Ave., Hudson, for possess Class B drug, possess Class E drug, and John Reeks, 36, of 10 West Ave., Hudson, for fail to stop/ yield, refuse to identify self, license not in possession, op MV with license suspended, possession of Class E substance, warrant. 3:45 p.m. W Main St. Assault. Tuesday, April 13 2:09 p.m. O’Neil Dr. Larceny.
Grafton
Sunday, April 4 8:07 a.m. Milford/Providence Rds. Road hazard. 2:43 p.m. Mass Pike E. Accident – personal injury.
3:36 p.m. North St. Fire – illegal burning. Monday, April 5 8: 38 a . m. M i l l b u r y S t ./ Blanchard Rd. Road hazard. 5:10 p.m. Old Westboro Rd. Accident – hit & run. Tuesday, April 6 2:32 p.m. Arch St. Fire – brush. Wednesday, April 7 2:05 p.m. snow Rd. Fire – brush. 3:03 p.m. Maple Ave. Fire – brush. 8:19 p.m. Main St. Fire – illegal burning. Thursday, April 8 9:45 a.m. Sunrise Ave. Wires down. 1:41 p.m. Carroll Rd. Road hazard. 7:14 p.m. Worcester St. Illegal burning.
Northborough
Sunday, April 11 7:51 a.m. Hudson St. Vandalism. Monday, April 12 5:26 p.m. Colby St. Vandalism. 8:52 p.m. Arrested, Xhon Dymi, 25, of 80 Main St., Northborough, for unlicensed operation of MV, marked lanes violation.
Tuesday, April 13 3:55 p.m. King St. Larceny.
Shrewsbury
Wednesday, April 7 1:28 p.m. Grafton St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 9:19 p.m. Arrested, Francisco G. Nieves, 29, of 16 Gilman St., Worcester, on warrant. Thursday, April 8 10:01 a.m. Grafton St./Grafton Cir. Road hazard – trees/ wires/debris. Friday, April 9 1:07 p.m. Fortune Blvd. Larceny. 10:45 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny. Sunday, April 11 4:30 p.m. South St. Vandalism. Monday, April 12 7:29 a.m. Everett Ave. Larceny. 11:15 a.m. North Quinsigamond. Larceny. 7:11 p.m. Boston Tpke. Vandalism. 9:25 p.m. Arrested, Gary Simon, 37, of 127 Pawtucket Blvd., Apt. 49, Lowell, on warrant. Tuesday, April 13 1:51 a.m. Arrested, Michael S. Richards, 40, of 20 Kidder Ave., Dixfield, Maine, on warrant.
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& Admissions. “Our team has done such a good job making sure everything is clean and disinfected, that everyone is appropriately spaced and that all staff and residents wear masks,” Nordstrom added. A new way of engaging Rethinking the every day in an effort to stay safe required creative programming for resident engagement, safety and care. Nordstrom said that it’s been “a super balancing act.” While no outside personnel like entertainers or volunteers have been allowed into the community, small group activities like bingo, crossword puzzles, exercise and daily happy hour keep residents safely connected to their community. During these activities, residents are more spread out than they typically would be, and they must wear their masks. “We wanted our residents to feel engaged, even without regular family visits,” Nordstrom said. One unique addition is the pen pal program. Different organizations, like a local Girl Scout troop as well as members of the community at large sent cards, notes and letters to residents, during a time of isolation. “It was so nice to see their excitement over receiving letters and cards, and it was fun to watch new friendships blossom,” Nordstrom said. Mealtimes have also been adjusted for additional space and peace of mind. Christopher Heights boasts three dining rooms. “Everyone can eat safely and distantly but still have a sense of togetherness,” Nordstrom said. Safety now As vaccine numbers continue to increase and the weather improves, adult children are more comfortable visiting their loved ones. With an eye on secondary effects of isolation,
Christopher Heights made a concerted effort to ensure that residents’ mental health remains strong. To date, staff and residents have been fully vaccinated. While Nordstrom awaits the state’s guidelines on next steps for safety, all safety precautions are still intact: masks are worn at all times, and all visitors are screened before entry. Nordstrom added that more social and engagement activities, like entertainment, are being planned and will launch when it is safe to do so. Open for move-in With 83 private one-bedroom, studio and alcove apartments, Christopher Heights offers a unique, scalable financial model, which allows residents to comfortably age in place. Different price points reflect a variety of services and amenities, which include daily chef-prepared meals; assistance with personal care; community-building and social activities; light housekeeping; and laundry services. All apartments are laid out with resident safety in mind. Each has a walk-in shower with a seat; a kitchenette; handrails for physical support; and pull cords for assistance. An 24-hour emergency response system is monitored for additional peace of mind. To learn more about Christopher Heights, or to request a tour, call 508-281-8001 or visit www.christopherheights.com.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Shrewsbury’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force continues work By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Adeola Mbaneme and Ruth Febo, co-chairs of Shrewsbury’s recently formed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force, updated Selectmen April 13 on their progress. The task force was created August 11, 2020, to address racial equity concerns raised by residents in Shrewsbury, particularly following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. DEI quickly organizes itself after formation The DEI was charged with examining and evaluating existing policies and procedures currently in place within the town of Shrewsbury related to diversity, equity and inclusion. “We had our first meeting on October 19,” remarked
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adapting an old newspaper box or an old Blockbuster return box as well as building a box from scratch. In search of a permanent location, Minton said last month that the troop had asked Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation if they could place their exchange on the field across the street from the Shrewsbury Electric Light and Cable plant on Municipal Drive. “The girls thought this would be a great place to have it because it’s close to a school and playground,” she said. Meanwhile, the troop has put together a temporary exchange at Claytime pottery in Shrewsbury. Claytime Manager Molly Gonet recently said she viewed the effort as a cute idea, adding that she was happy to host the exchange until a permanent structure could end up in place. The troop hopes to have their “Puzzle Exchange” up and running by late spring. For more information or to donate puzzles, please email gs11087award@ gmail.com.
Febo. “After a few meetings it became clear that the task force wanted to move forward with a focus on racial justice and anti-racism while still looking through the lens of other DEI categories that affect marginalized groups.” Mbaneme continued, explaining that the group formed several subcommittees focusing on, among other things, employment, health care, education, housing storytelling and public safety. Each subcommittee was to find the gaps relevant to racial inequities. They were further required to collect qualitative and quantitative data to support their findings. Task force members meet with community leaders Subcommittees began working with the town government through conversations with officials and employees.
Task force members researched current practices and gathered stories from individual Shrewsbury residents about their experiences with racial inequality. Mbaneme noted that the task force has specifically had conversations with Town Human Resource Coordinator Christina Anderson, SELCO official Tracy Schultz, Shrewsbury Public Schools Human Resource Director Barbara Malone, Fire Chief James Vuona and Police Chief Kevin Anderson. Task force meets logistical hurdles, eyes future Hard at work, Febo said April 13 that organizers have been surprisingly successful in getting all task force members together in a large remote platform. She commented that much of the data they are finding in
their work, though, is out of date. The DEI is considering putting together a survey for the community, but they are encountering further logistical issues with distribution avenues due to COVID-19. Still, problems aside, Se-
lectman John Lebeaux, who helped form the task force last year, complimented the group on the work that it has done so far. He is optimistic about the future. “I firmly believe that, as a result of this, we are going to get better,” he said April 13.
LUX Fitness announces donation, seeks to hire qualified personal trainers NORTHBOROUGH – The LUX Fitness and Wellness Club in Northborough recently announced a $1000 donation to the Bancroft School in Worcester. The money is immediately going to help sponsor Bancroft’s Parent Faculty Association Night fundraiser. Located at 411 West Main St., Suite 2, in Northborough, Lux is a premier personal fitness club offering a variety of personal training and health guidance services. Since opening and complying with COVID-19 guidelines, Lux is seeking to hire full-time personal trainers with national certification and/or degrees in exercise science-related fields. Candidates should email their cover letter and resume to luisacloutier@yahoo.com. Further questions can also be directed to (508) 393-1660.
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