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Vol. 47 | No. 21 | May 21, 2021

Grafton boys lacrosse defeats Westborough to remain undefeated

Southborough Town Meeting to vote on $300,000 grant for St. Mark’s Clock Tower

By Jesse Kucewicz Contributing Writer

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By Stuart Foster Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH - Southborough residents will vote on whether to award a $300,000 grant for the renovation of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Clock Tower at the annual town meeting on Saturday, May 22. The total cost of the renovation is estimated at $750,000, of which the church’s parishioners have pledged more than $350,000. The church is applying for a grant from the town through the Community Preservation Act (CPA), a law that applies a one percent surcharge to real estate taxes in Southborough to preserve historic resources. While some residents are concerned such funding would challenge the separation between church and state, supporters of the renovation describe the clock tower as an important landmark for Southborough in general. “The tower is in rough shape; it needs to get done sooner rather than later,” Brad Blanchette, the grant application lead for the renovation, said in a recent interview with the St. Mark’s | 25

WESTBOROUGH - In their first away game of the season, May 13, the Grafton High School boys lacrosse team charged past Westborough High School with a commanding 16-5 win. Westborough started the game strong, with two solo goals from Cooper Armstrong helping the Rangers take a 2-0 lead with two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Before the quarter could end however, Grafton’s Colin Thornton scored his first goal of the night with only three seconds remaining on the clock. The Rangers expanded their lead to 3-1 midway through the second quarter with a goal from attacker Jack Lacrosse | 18 PHOTOS/JESSE KUCEWICZ

Above: A Grafton player scoops a loose ball under pressure from a Westborough opponent.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Northborough Diversity Committee talks equity initiatives, hiring, Algonquin name change with school district By Sara Brown Contributing Writer

mascot, community partnerships, policy handbook procedures, and curriculum. Martineau announced the high school and middle schools will, next year be participating in the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Difference Program. The program helps students recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals and society, build understanding of the value and benefits of diversity, improve intergroup relations, and confront racism, anti-Semitism and all other forms of bigotry according to its website. “We all need to be using the same language and be aware of our own biases and learn how to have difficult conversations,” said Martineau. The school district will also be working with an outside consultant on a diversity audit in the upcoming months. That will take about four to five months to complete.

NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee met with members of the school community May 6 to discuss how both groups can help each other further initiatives related to diversity and equity. According to Northborough/ Southborough Superintendent Gregory Martineau, the school district formed an equity coalition to go over different aspects of the school community and the educational atmosphere it creates. This coalition was comprised of students, parents, teachers and staff. They met on a monthly basis. “What type of graduates do we want leaving high school is something we thought long and hard about,” he said. The coalition broke up into sub-groups to tackle different ideas, which included the school

“This will help us understand what we are doing well and what areas we need to improve on,” said Martineau. The School Committee recently voted to retire the use of the “Tomahawk” mascot from Algonquin Regional High School. “A mascot should not divide but unite,” Martineau said on that topic The Diviersity and Inclusion Committee asked how they could support the School Committee in their recent decision. Martineau said they could voice their support for the School Committee and say why they believe the right choice was made. “If you could say ‘School Committee we support you,’ that’s helpful,” he said. “That’s not who they are hearing from right now.” He also asked them to participate in the upcoming meetings about the selection of a new

mascot. According to Martineau, the school community is growing more diverse by the years and that can be especially seen in the kindergarten level. Committee member Diedra Wrighting asked what the school district is doing to have a faculty that is reflective of the growing diverse student body. Martineau said the school dis-

trict is taking a closer look at how they recruit. That involves casting a wider net on where they post job announcements. However, he said, this past year has been difficult to hire in general. “We are not seeing a diverse set of candidates apply,” said Martineau. “Why and how can we change that? We don’t have the answers for that yet.”

Northborough Town Hall reopens NORTHBOROUGH - Town Hall Offices in Northborough fully reopened to the public on May 17. Even so, a press release noted that officials “strongly encourage the continued use of online services when possible.” Visitors must wear masks when they do visit Town Hall, except when unsafe to due to a medical condition or disability.

Visits should be limited to 15 minutes or less when possible and visitors may be required to sign in at their department for contact tracing purposes. A year after COVID-19 forced the closure of many public spaces, rising vaccination rates and falling infection rates are enabling some facilities to reopen. Learn more at www.town. northborough.ma.us

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - One of Westborough’s own will soon be honored at a Boston Red Sox game, Friday, May 28 for his work demanding an end to antiAsian hate. Ryan Doan Nguyen grew up in Dorchester and Westborough, graduating from Westborough High School. He was involved in the Westborough Cultural Council and the Youth Commission. He is currently on a ‘gap year’ and traveling with four others across the country attempting to visit every state. In the fall, he will begin his first semester at Harvard. Doan Nguyen followed recent news on a surge in attacks and hate crimes against Asian Americans. He was incredibly sad and took it personally. Having never organized such an event before, Doan Nguyen, Harvard classmate Janet Hernandez and Manny Chong, a graduate student from Northeastern, came together to help

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organize one the state’s biggest rallies for change on the Boston Common amid a recent surge of organizing to end anti-Asian hate. That event was held on March 13 and was well attended with between 800 and 1,000 participants from diverse backgrounds coming together to show support. “Looking out into the crowd, I felt very hopeful and optimistic,” Doan Nguyen said in a recent interview with the Community Advocate. “It was like a

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a case earlier this year involving a 78-year-old Thai American grandfather named Vicha Ratanapakdee. Ratanapakdee was out for his morning walk when a man violently slammed him to the ground. Ratanapakdee later died of a brain hemorrhage caused by the attack. “This hit me personally,” Doan Nguyen said. “He looked just like my ‘ong-noi’ [grandfather]. All of these people are my own people. They might wear different faces but they are the same nonetheless. He added, “I am always thinking of ways to help and bring about change. The rally for me was a great way to bring people together in one way. I knew it would be impactful.” As he held his event, one thing that surprised Doan

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Shrewsbury’s new police station goes before Planning Board By Laura Hayes Contributing Writer

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SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Planning Board got a first glance at the plans for a new police station May 6. During their meeting, the board praised the presentation by the project’s architect and project manager. However, some board members voiced concerns about the proximity of the construction site to the current police department at 106 Maple Ave. They specifically asked whether emergency vehicles would be able to get between the construction fence and the old station. “I’ve got a bit of concern on the safety aspect,” said Chair Steven Boulay. “… But it is a very close site to be building next to one another.” The project architect told the Planning Board that they’ve been working with the Shrewsbury Fire Department and would address their concerns. This is not the last time the Planning Board will see the

The current Shrewsbury Police Station sits within the Maple Avenue municipal campus in Shrewsbury.

plans, and the public hearing on the new station was continued to another meeting. Project takes shape after funding authorization In November, Shrewsbury voted to authorize a $42 million debt exclusion to both repair and replace the public safety radio system and build the new station. The new station will be constructed on the Maple Avenue campus, which houses the current police station, Town Hall

and the Senior Center. “The idea here is to create a welcoming environment that sort of draws you into the site rather than just passing along Maple Avenue,” said project architect Matthew Salad. According to Salad, the station will be constructed to the north and west of the current one. Nearly double the size of the current station, the new facility will offer 31,125 square feet of space. The architecture will complement the nearby Town Hall with

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Westborough flag planting marks push to honor local veterans By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Hundreds of flags now wave by the graves of Westborough’s heroes after members of the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board worked with a handful of volunteers to fulfil part of an annual tradition.

Working early on May 1, the Advisory Board fanned out across St. Luke’s Cemetery, Pine Grove Cemetery, the Midland Cemetery in town as well as Westborough’s Downtown Cemetary across from Town Hall. Flags in hand, they worked to mark individual graves of local veterans.

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“Creating this and maint a i n i n g t h i s a w a re n e s s throughout the year is something that we as the board are committed to do,” Veterans Services Officer John Gallinaugh told the Community Flags rise over headstones at St Luke’s Cemetery in Westborough. Advocate when discussing his group’s general mission. patriotic songs and the reading been more. The Advisory Board had of Logan’s Orders. In organizing this year’s help in this latest effort. “We’ll try to replicate as flag planting initiative, he said Twenty five volunteers much as we can the feelings he and his colleagues kept from the Westborough High that will take place in a nonCOVID-19 concerns in mind, School National Honor Society COVID environment,” he said. limiting volunteers to a “reaworked at each of their town’s With a pandemic or without sonable number.” This allowed cemeteries. Members of the one, this time of year matters to for social distancing on top of Westborough Rotary Club people like Gallinaugh. safe mask-wearing protocols. jumped in to help at Pine Grove As the seasons turn, he says Beyond that, the pandemic Cemetery. And a handful of he remains hard at work rehas disrupted other elements CCD students from St. Luke’s minding area residents of the of this year’s ceremonies. volunteered at their church’s sacrifices their ancestors have Gallinaugh and his team cemetery. made as well as the risks some normally lead Memorial Day Gallinaugh and his colof their neighbors may be takparades to local cemeteries and leagues remain grateful for ing on to this day. war memorials. Those were that outpouring of support. “We have a volunteer [miliheld virtually last year due to “They’re very enthusiastary] now,” he said. “It repreCOVID-19 and will likely run tic about supporting the difsents a very small percentage in a similar format this year. ferent projects that we have of the US population. We think Still, Gallinaugh said he’s throughout the year,” he said it’s very important to keep the hoping to preserve some of the of volunteers. State of-the-art Treatments awareness of the sacrifice that traditional solemnities like the As many volunteers as Galpatients, same day active duty personnel have playingnew of Taps, a three-volley linaugh had at his disposal,Accepting can be arranged. done over the years.” salute, acapella renditions of he suggested there could haveappointments Open M-F 8am-4:30pm

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WESTBOROUGH - Pinwheels caught the sunlight and the wind last week at each of Westborough’s six public schools. The pinwheels were part of a Gratitude Garden initiative spearheaded by the Westborough Education Foundation (WEF). They aimed to recognize teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week and thank them for their service to students and families particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WEF collected donations through the Gratitude Garden project from the community and ultimately set up dozens of “flowers” at each school facility. “The Gratitude Garden is just a fun way to show appreciation for our teachers while raising money at the same time to support our grants,” WEF President Maureen Johnson told the Community Advocate last month.

WESTBOROUGH - Rubber ducks bobbed down the Mill Pond Spillway in Westborough, with hundreds watching virtually via Facebook Live April 10. The event marked the Westborough Lions Club’s first annual Rubber Duck Derby. Mirroring events held over the years in other area communities like Hudson, the derby saw community members pay to adopt individual rubber ducks. Organizers then dumped those ducks into the spillway, watching to see which one rode the current fastest down a short track to the finish line. Due to the pandemic, it was an all-virtual event, with online duck sales and that aforementioned livestream. That didn’t deter community members, though, who turned up to adopt 341 ducks. “It was a hotly contested race, as the lead changed several times with the winning duck, number 2000, adopted by Greg Conlan, taking the lead in the last few seconds of the race,” read a Lions Club press release

Rubber ducks race down the Mill Pond Spillway on April 10.

announcing the results of the event. Having won, Conlan now gets to take home 50 percent of the funds raised through the race effort. That comes out to $1,310. The Lions Club, meanwhile, will be using its share of the Duck Derby money to offer a $1000 scholarship to a Westborough High School senior

next month. “Due to the enthusiasm of all involved and the success of the event, the Lions plan on hosting the Derby again next year,” read the Lions Club press release. “The Westborough Lions Club would like to thank everyone who supported the event!” View the full Rubber Duck Derby online at https://youtu. be/vuB6Hf5XF7E.

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Westborough Garden Club Volunteers gear up for spring sale and town projects Submitted by Cela Dorr of the Westborough Garden Club

The scent of freshly spread cedar mulch is easy to recognize as it dances with the breezes that also carry the delicate perfumes of lilacs and hyacinths. The bees have also started to get to work; diving into the center of each budding flower to then emerge wearing pollen like a badge of honor. Birds

and squirrels do their daily patrols of yards, trees and bushes, to find tasty treats and items to make their nests. The natural world outside is busy this time of year, doing all of this while we type away at laptops, watch our children’s soccer games and check out the latest on social media apps.

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ith spring fully upon us, green and brown stalks of perennials are pushing themselves up from the ground, shaking off their winter’s slumber. The daffodils, forsythia, tulips, bluebells and other cool weather plants are blooming, reaching for sun’s warming rays.

Town Beautification Volunteers As you traverse the main streets and side roads of Westborough, these scenes dot the landscape in almost any way you shift your gaze. Many of these well-manicured visions are through the work of a large team of volunteers within the Westborough Garden Club, some individuals having been with the club for multiple decades. For almost 90 years, this “Garden Army” of sorts deploys to 19 different sites in Town. This includes children’s fairy gardens, veterans’ memorials and gardens within high garden islands located in highly trafficked main thoroughfares. It’s a labor of love and fortitude that these men and women take on

Irises planted by the Westborough Garden Club adorn a fountain near the Westborough Town Hall

without fanfare or public recognition. Standing on ladders at the Horse Trough on the Rotary, kneeling on granite curbing at School and West Main Street, hunched over planters that take up seasonal residence on sidewalks, each volunteer brings their individual energy, knowhow and techniques to these sites throughout the growing season. Their mission is a simple one: make this spot beautiful. These are the quiet heroes that contribute to a Town’s charm and appeal. Gardent Club | 13

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MARLBOROUGH - Prominent Marlborough residents and health care professionals piled into a hallway at Marlborough Hospital, May 11, to recognize the long career of nurse Karen Buckley. More than 40 years after she started work as a licensed practical nurse, Buckley received the Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award to cheers, claps, and hugs from her family. “Every single person I’ve worked with deserves this award,” she said during the presentation. “But thank you all so much.” The Daisy Award was created in the memory of Patrick

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Annual Plant Sale The giving of this group extends beyond these more public displays as well. Each May, the Garden Club holds a Plant Sale, with donations from member’s own gardens, for purchase by the public. Herbs, bushes, flowers and other landscape plants are tenderly dug up, placed in recycled pots then transported to be priced and sold. Supporting Garden Club’s mission With each purchase, not only does one help support the funds needed for their work and scholarship monies, but it creates an even wider loop of impact from that Club volunteer. A little piece of from their home and heart, to make another corner of the world even more pleasant to look at. Without ever knowing who donated and who bought these transplants, an invisible, gentle ribbon that ties itself on a shared gift. These might be considered little sacrifices by the Garden Club volunteer, but they are certainly encapsulating the philosophy of “greatest good for the greatest number” by giving of their talents with those around them. Whether you choose to purchase plants on Saturday, May 22 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at Hastings Elementary at 111 East Main Street, or enjoy what your eyes set upon as you move around town, think of the Garden Club volunteer and what they did you for your enjoyment in that moment.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Coordinator to oversee Westborough’s world languages department By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer

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WESTBOROUGH - Westborough school administrators think adding a world languages department coordinator will strengthen the program and help students transition in that subject as they move from middle to high school. Speaking at the May 12 School Committee meeting, Assistant Superintendent Daniel Mayer noted the state had updated its standards for world languages and provided a curriculum framework. The new framework, he said, is more performance-based and less reliant on textbooks. The emphasis is on more “authentic communication,” Mayer said. While in the past the focus was on literacy and writing, now students will concentrate on actually using the language.

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ing their “benchmark” with other school districts, more than half already have a coordinator overseeing their world language programs. He added that the district decided to add the position

and drafted a job description. The person hired will teach one course each at the middle and high school. The rest of the time, they will help with professional development, mentoring new staff and overseeing the program’s curriculum. “We feel confident this is a good move for the district,” Mayer said. Superintendent Amber Bock said that the coordinator could help explore the possibility of starting world languages in grade 6. However, she said this change would not happen right away and could be more of a long-range, strategic option. “We’re adding an opportunity to reach for stuff that we haven’t had time to strategically plan for [before],” Bock said.

School Committee Vice Chair Stephen Doret asked how a coordinator would be funded. Bock explained the position is covered by curriculum funds within the existing school budget. “Who is doing this work now?” School Committee member Raghu Nandan asked. Mayer said the role is being created because someone has to “fill in a gap.” Bock added that some of the work is currently done by short-term, projectbased groups. If eventually the language program moves into grade 6, the budget would be impacted, she said. The district hopes to have a coordinator in place at the beginning of the next school year.

Westborough district opts out of School Choice program By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Because of space limitations, the Westborough School Committee voted unanimously to opt out of the School Choice program for the 2021-2022 year. The vote at the May 12 meeting came after Chair Kristen Vincent explained that each year, districts decide whether or not to participate in School Choice. In Massachusetts, Vincent said, the Interdistrict School Program allows a parent to

enroll a student in a school district that is not the child’s home district. Some districts will allow students only into certain grades, while others, like Westborough, cite space shortages and opt out. “Historically, the reason we haven’t accepted School Choice is because we have no room,” said School Committee Vice Chair Stephen Doret. Significantly, he said, the town is spending more than $50 million to construct Fales Elementary School to provide both an update of the facility and build additional classrooms.

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Doret added that it would be “illogical,” to accept School Choice. Assistant Superintendent Daniel Mayer noted that the incoming Kindergarten class is larger than last year’s class but of “average” size. School Committee member Lisa Edinberg said that it is difficult to assess how much space there will be until the new Fales School is completed. But talks prior to this year indicated there would be no “excessive” space, she noted. “That might be a discussion in the future.” Superintendent Amber Bock said it is important to remember that when you accept School Choice, the district is keeping the students “through the trajectory of their school career.” She noted that some districts say, “Well, we have room in Kindergarten or [another grade], but it really doesn’t work that way.” Bock continued, “In my seven years, (we) look at the fact we’re comfortable and we’re tight. We’re not in any place where we want to increase enrollment in this community.” With class sizes of 25 or 28 students each, there really is no room to consider enrolling more kids, agreed School Committee member Radhu Nanan.

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Mill Pond School’s ‘Wall of Wonderful Words’ Displays Acceptance and Unity noting that these conversations often stop after a certain point. The project, which took place in March, was inclusive of the school’s remote students who had the option to pick up materials or make a sign at home and submit it to their teacher. With some students completely remote and others splitting their time between the school and home, Guellnitz recognized how the situation called for teachers and staff to ensure everyone was included. Questions around how students are feeling, how this experience affects their learning and if they’re emotionally ready to learn were topics of conversation. “We wanted to make sure all of our students feel like they are part of our community and they are able to feel comfortable here.”

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ticipate made signs showcasing messages centered around love, acceptance and unity. Students took time to research different quotes, which principal Peter Guellnitz described as “the best part.” He highlighted how impressive it was for students to share how much they knew and what these values meant to them. The Wall of Wonderful Words was displayed in the school’s gym. Once it was finished, students were able to see their creation and also reflect on all the quotes. With its many bright colors, the wall gave students and staff a “Whoa!” effect. The powerful messages were a nod to

WESTBOROUGH - The community of students, teachers and staff at Mill Pond School, grades 4-6, strive to embody inclusivity. They presented it proudly with their Wall of Wonderful Words earlier this year. Coming together When local organization Westborough Connects held its 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Mill Pond was inspired to do its own school wide project that allowed every student to contribute. Those who wished to par-

inclusivity, bringing everyone together to make one united visual. “It turned out to really be a beautiful sight and truly provided a grand visual representation of how our students see our world today,” said Guellnitz. Spreading the message and the importance of community To continue displaying their work, students were able to take home their signs to hang up on their front doors for others to see. “We thought it was a good way to keep the message going,” Guellnitz explained while

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12-15 age group. Local vaccine sites ready, kids and parents relieved Immediately following the CDC announcement, local health agents and school superintendents reached out to the public regarding the expanded age eligibility, directing parents to the nearest regional mass vaccine sites as well as the state’s vaccine booking website Vaxfinder.Mass.gov. The sites were ready to administer vaccines to the younger age group the day after the CDC announcement. Northborough residents Savannah Staples, 15, and Lauren Staunton, 12, both got their vaccines on May 13. “I’m so happy I got the vaccine! One step closer to a safer environment,” said Staples, who went to the UMass Marlborough Hospital clinic at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough. Staunton got her shot at the DoubleTree Hotel regional clinic in Westborough. “We are so relieved to return

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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Apex Entertainment Center is a 100,000 square foot space of pure fun. Indoor attractions include an arcade, go-kart racing, Apex Kids, a ropes course, sports simulators, laser tag, Apex mini-golf, bowling, bumper cars and more. In addition, indoor birthday parties and private and corporate events can also be held. The Apex Entertainment Center opened in December 2017. It has since been deemed the largest family entertainment center in New England. There are three additional locations that have also opened in Albany and Syracuse, New York, as well as most recently, in Virginia Beach. “Essentially there is something here for everyone of all ages,” said Community Relations Manager Rob Luzzi. “Everybody is really our demographic, whether you are two years old or one hundred. People come for one activity or participate in many and could stay the entire day.” Apex continually adds new attractions One of the newest attractions is the Apex Mini-Golf, which is an eighteen-hole course and on the 4th floor. In addition, Apex Kids was recently introduced. This is an area geared towards younger guests. “Apex Kids is an area with

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inflatables, which the younger children love. This newer area resulted because another area closed due to the pandemic. We are excited to be offering yet another attraction to what we already had,” Luzzi said. Company works to give back One important branch of the Apex Center is called Apex Cares, and it is for charitable ventures. Apex Entertainment Center is involved in every community that surrounds each of its locations as it takes pride in finding ways to give back. “The first Saturday of every month, prior to opening, we invite participants for a sensory-friendly hour of fun geared towards those with autism,” Luzzi said. He added, “We also partner with the New England Center for Children and had a deal with them that we would give them one hundred dollars for every field goal the Patriots made. With twenty-six field goals, we donated twenty-six hundred dollars.”

The Apex Entertainment Center also partners with The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp, which was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman. Located in Connecticut, the camp provides a safe and fun experience for children who are seriously ill. Apex is now selling green bracelets for three dollars each, marked with both the Hole in the Wall name and the Apex Entertainment Center’s name. Proceeds are being donated to

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First full week of spring sports By Chris Wilson Contributing Writer REGION – Regional schools competed in HIGH SCHOOL 100+ games S P O R T S in the first full S CO R E B O A R D week of spring action.

ALGONQUIN

BASEBALL – MAY 10 Algonquin – 0, Leominster – 9 SOFTBALL – MAY 10 Algonquin – 6, Groton-Dunstable – 24 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Algonquin – 2, Wachusett – 3 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 10 Algonquin – 5, Wachusett – 0 VOLLEYBALL – MAY 10 Algonquin – 1, St. John’s – 3 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Algonquin – 13, Shrewsbury – 9 GIRLS TRACK – MAY 11 Algonquin – 86, Wachusett – 59 BOYS TRACK – MAY 11 Algonquin – 80, Wachusett – 64 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Algonquin – 7, Shrewsbury – 6 GIRLS RUGBY – MAY 11 Algonquin – 27, Needham – 10 BASEBALL – MAY 12 Algonquin – 2, Shepherd Hill – 3 SOFTBALL – MAY 12 Algonquin – 11, North Middlesex – 19 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 12 Algonquin – 2, Westborough – 3 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 12 Algonquin – 2, Westborough – 3 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Algonquin – 16, Wachusett – 3 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Algonquin – 11, Wachusett – 10 VOLLEYBALL – MAY 13 Algonquin – 3, Wachusett – 0

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GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Grafton – 4, David Prouty – 1 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 10 Grafton – 5, David Prouty – 0 BASEBALL – MAY 11 Grafton – 19, David Prouty – 1 SOFTBALL – MAY 11 Grafton – 24, North Brookfield – 0 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Grafton – 14, Wachusett – 3 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Grafton – 17, SHEPHERD HILL – 5 BASEBALL – MAY 12 Grafton – 12, Leicester – 0 SOFTBALL – MAY 12 Grafton – 23, Leicester – 0

HUDSON

BASEBALL – MAY 10 Hudson – 2, Groton-Dunstable – 0 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 10 Hudson – 2, Tahanto – 16 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Hudson – 5, North Middlesex – 0 SOFTBALL – MAY 10 Hudson – 4, Leominster – 8 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Hudson – 14, Lunenburg – 10 BASEBALL – MAY 12 Hudson – 13, North Middlesex – 1 SOFTBALL – MAY 12 Hudson – 7, Shepherd Hill – 6 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 12 Hudson – 4, Fitchburg – 1 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Hudson – 7, Lunenburg – 16 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Hudson – 6, Oakmont – 15

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GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Marlborough – 2, Nashoba – 3 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 10

Marlborough – 5, Nashoba – 0 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Marlborough – 3, Nashoba – 15 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 12 Marlborough – 0, Shrewsbury – 5 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 12 Marlborough – 2, Shrewsbury – 3 SOFTBALL – MAY 12 Marlborough – 18, Fitchburg – 10 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Marlborough – 8, Littleton – 10 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 13 Marlborough – 0, Westborough – 5 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 13 Marlborough – 0, Westborough – 5 VOLLEYBALL – MAY 13 Marlborough – 3, Fitchburg – 2 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Marlborough – 9, Leominster – 17

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GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Shrewsbury – 0, Shepherd Hill – 5 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 10 Shrewsbury – 4, Shepherd Hill – 1 BASEBALL – MAY 12 Shrewsbury – 0, Leominster – 7 GIRLS TRACK – MAY 12 Shrewsbury – 86, North Middlesex – 50 BOYS TRACK – MAY 12 Shrewsbury – 78, North Middlesex – 66

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GILRS TENNIS – MAY 12 Grafton – 5, Leicester – 0 BOYS TENNIS – MAY 12 Grafton – 5, Leicester – 0 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Grafton – 16, Westborough – 5

A Marlborough softball player makes a throw during a recent game. The Panthers won a high scoring matchup over Fitchburg last week, 18-10. SOFTBALL – MAY 12 Shrewsbury – 4, Leominster – 6 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Shrewsbury – 6, Groton-Dunstable –2 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Shrewsbury – 16, Groton-Dunstable –7

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GIRLS GOLF – MAY 10 Westborough – 28, Burncoat – 2 GIRLS TENNIS – MAY 10 Westborough – 5, Groton-Dunstable –0

SOFTBALL – MAY 10 Westborough – 9, Fitchburg – 1 GIRLS LACROSSE- MAY 11 Westborough – 4, Groton-Dunstable – 12 BOYS LACROSSE – MAY 11 Westborough – 8, Groton-Dunstable –7 BASEBALL – MAY 11 Westborough – 7, Fitchburg – 3 BASEBALL – MAY 12 Westborough – 10, St. Bernard’s – 0 GIRLS LACROSSE – MAY 13 Westborough – 2, Bromfield – 18

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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.

At press time, the Northborough and Grafton police departments had not published their latest police logs. Visit CommunityAdvocate.com for the latest.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, May 6 7:20 a.m. Elderberry Cir. Larceny. 3:07 p.m. Kenda Rd. Harassment. 7:21 p.m. South Quinsigamond. Harassment. 10:29 p.m. Boston Hill Cir. Threats. Friday, May 7 12:23 p.m. Arrested, Alexis Efrain Santiago, 20, of 169 Country Club Blvd., Apt. 431, Worcester, for fail to stop for police, operation to endanger, marked lanes violation, speeding, unlicensed operation of MV, unregistered vehicle, uninsured MV/trailer, number plate violation. 8:40 p.m. Oak St. Preserve the peace. Saturday, May 8

4:13 p.m. Arnold Rd. Identity theft. 4:30 p.m. Redwood Ln. Harassment. Sunday, May 9 10:26 a.m. Main St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 12:11 p.m. Harlow Rd. Dispute. Monday, May 10 6:48 a.m. Maple Ave. Preserve the peace. 8:36 a.m. Bridle Path. Vandalism. 1:55 p.m. Latura St. B&E residential. 7:03 p.m. Shrewsbury Green Dr. Dispute. 8:27 p.m. Arrested, Jason John Moodley, 39, of 3 Kenda Rd., Shrewsbury, on warrant. Tuesday, May 11 12:10 p.m. Clinton St. Illegal dumping. 3:08 p.m. Boston Tpke./Fruit St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 3:28 p.m. Old Mill Rd./Maple Ave. Road rage. 5:02 p.m. Maple Ave. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 6:53 p.m. Prospect St. Harassment. 7:44 p.m. Boston Tpke. Dispute. 8:06 p.m. Main St. Assaults. 9:48 p.m. Sheridan Dr. Harassment. Wednesday, May 12 12:27 a.m. Arrested, David W. Koukoulis, 27, of 229 W Main St., Dudley, on warrant.

Thursday, May 13 7:35 a.m. Grafton St./Boston Tpke. Road rage. 1:04 p.m. Willow Woods Dr. Identity theft. 3:19 p.m. Boston Tpke. Harassment. 6:21 p.m. Birch Ln. Larceny. Friday, May 14 6:17 a.m. Boston Tpke. Well-being check.

Southborough

Thursday, May 6 3:29 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Road hazard. Friday, May 7 8:59 a.m. Cordaville Rd. Credit card fraud. 4:46 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Central St. MVA property damage only. Saturday, May 8 9:11 a.m. Northboro Rd. MVA property damage only. Monday, May 10 7:58 a.m. Boston Rd./Firmin Ave. Traffic lights inoperable. Wednesday, May 12 12:27 p.m. Overlook Dr. Trespassing notice.

Westborough

Tuesday, May 4 5:30 p.m. W Main St. Threats made.

7:36 p.m. W Main St. Threats made. Wednesday, May 5 1:13 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage. 3:15 p.m. Turnpike Rd./E Main St. Accident property damage. Thursday, May 6 10:23 a.m. W Main St. Annoying/ harassing phone calls. 1:10 p.m. E Main St. Accident property damage. 1:19 p.m. Haskell St. Accident property damage. Friday, May 7 3:36 p.m. Otis St. Accident property damage. 3:38 p.m. Hopkinton/Upton Rds. Accident property damage. Saturday, May 8 2:05 a.m. W Main St. Accident – hit & run. 10:00 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. 6:06 p.m. Arrested, Luis Molina Serrano, 29, of 246 Vernon St., Apt. 1, Worcester, on warrant. Sunday, May 9 8:40 a.m. Computer Dr. Accident property damage. 12:59 p.m. W Main St. Larceny. Monday, May 10 11:43 p.m. Flanders Rd. Accident property damage.

Tuesday, May 11 1:06 a.m. Arrested, Luis E. Melendez-Rivas, 38, of 27 Vernon St., Worcester, for receive stolen motor vehicle, operate MV with license revoked as HTO, possess Class B drug, use MV without authority 2nd off, and Ryan Kenney, 30, homeless, Worcester, for possess Class B drug, warrant. 10:24 a.m. E Main St. Larceny. 3:25 p.m. Lyman St. Vandalism. 9:20 p.m. Connector Rd. Accident property damage. Wednesday, May 12 1:03 a.m. Arrested, Ashley E. O’Connor, 29, of 24 York Towne Ter., Holden, for B&E vehicle/boat nighttime for felony, possess burglarious instrument. 5:33 p.m. South St. Accident property damage. 11:37 p.m. Arrested, Becky S. Kiefer, 42, of 27 Bowdoin St., Apt. 23, Worcester, on warrant. Thursday, May 13 5:21 p.m. Arrested, Jay Joseph Stoddard, 41, of 49 W Central St., Natick, on warrant. 5:42 p.m. Flanders Rd. Annoying/ harassing phone calls. 7:51 p.m. Connector Rd. Accident property damage.

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Shrewsbury firefighters battle boat fire on Lake Quinsigamond By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor PHOTOS/COURTESY OF SHREWSBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT

SHREWSBURY - An 18-foot fiberglass boat went up in flames on Lake Quinsigamond on May 13. No one was injured, but the vessel was deemed a total loss after photos showed dark black smoke billowing from the boat deck. The Shrewsbury Fire Department said shortly after the blaze that an investigation was ongoing. Though they could not im-

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mediately determine the exact cause of the fire, a Fire Department spokesperson did say May 13 that their initial investigation suggested the boat’s operators were trying to start their engine near shore when their fuel ignited. “Witnesses reported observing some type of engine problem that led to the sudden ignition,” a fire spokesperson wrote in a press release. Shrewsbury Police Lake Patrol towed the burning boat to the Corazzini Boat Ramp at the Donahue Rowing Center

off North Quinsigamond Ave. Responding fire crews then extinguished the flames. The Massachusetts Environmental Police were notified of the incident. Boat fires are not common. Nevertheless, Shrewsbury Police have responded to similar events in the past. Almost exactly a year before this latest incident, a speedboat caught fire on the lake. First responders extinguished that fire, in that case, using their fireboat to douse the stricken vessel.

Marlborough firefighters battle early evening fire May 12 By Ron Ayotte Contributing writer MARLBOROUGH - Firefighters made a quick knockdown of a structure fire at 113 Washington St. in Marlborough in the early evening hours of May 12. Engine 1, Tower 1, Rescue 1 and Engine 4 responded, at 6:04 p.m., along with Car 2 and Car 5. Engine 1 found a heavy fire condition in the apartment on the first floor. Firefighters Matt Vickery and Mike Cizek brought in a hoseline from Engine 1.

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“It was very hot in the apartment,” they said. An aggressive interior fire attack kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the structure, but the house had extensive smoke and heat damage. Marlborough Police Officer Borden Wicks stated that he had just ridden by the house 10 minutes before the fire while on a bicycle patrol. He saw nothing out of the ordinary. Two families were displaced by the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MFD’s Fire Investigation Unit. The all out was sounded at 8:27 p.m.

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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).

DEATHS Anthony, Nancy of Marlborough Arenstrup, Steven of Hudson Bourque, Elaine formerly of Grafton Gardner, Anne of Hudson Harris, Nancy of Westborough Hebert, Bradford of Westborough Jalbert, John of Grafton/Charlton Leveillee, Leopold of Marlborough Marzo, Paul of Shrewsbury Meta, Jeanne of Northborough Monteiro, Antonio of Hudson Parker, Alan of Hudson Poirier, Victor formerly of Northborough Richardson, Zachary of Leicester Schandelmayer Jr., Clifton formerly of Marlborough Shaffert, Charles of Shrewsbury Small, Frances of Westborough Sullivan, Joan of Northborough Valente, Raymond of Marlborough

Victor F. Poirier, 70 NORTHBOROUGH - Victor F. Poirier, age 70, passed away on May 3, 2021 at UMass Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Lawrence and was raised in Northborough. Vic graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester and Quinsigamond Community College. Vic is survived by one sister, Donna Wardle of Essex and his four brothers, Michael Provencal of Willimantic, CT; Marc of Port Charlotte, FL; Steven of Goldsboro, NC and Paul of Northborough. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Paul J. Marzo, 68 SHREWSBURY - Paul J. Marzo, 68, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Auburn, passed away comfortably and peacefully on May 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife of 44 years, Debra L. (Stubbert) Marzo. Father of Anthony J. Marzo and his wife Julie, Melissa A. Charlton and her husband Ken, and Matthew J. Marzo and fiance Jenn Perkins. He also leaves his four grandchildren Kaylee, Meghan, Anthony and Emily. Paul was born and raised in the Grafton Hill section of Worcester, the oldest of 6 children to

the late Joseph A. and Bernice L. (Bernier) Marzo. Brother of Mary Ann Chiampa and her husband David, John J. Marzo and his wife Cathy, Linda M. Midura and her husband Larry, Joseph M. Marzo and his wife Sue and David J. Marzo and his wife Dawn. Paul leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Sister in-law of Virginia A. Allen brother in-law of Harry W. “Billy” Stubbert and his wife Patty and Paul J. “PJ” Stubbert and his wife Susan, and lifelong family friends. The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Elaine M. Bourque, 88 WORCESTER - Elaine M. Bourque, 88, of Worcester, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021 at Christopher House of Worcester. She was the wife of the late Conrad A. Bourque. She is survived by two children, Julie A. Frick and her husband Mike of Nashua, N.H. and Kyle S. Bourque and his wife Patti of Leicester; four grandchildren, Kelsey Bourque, Will Rowe, Derek Bourque, and Shawn Bourque; and many cousins in New Hampshire, who were near and dear to her heart. She was predeceased by a brother, Albert Davy. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Nancy Harris, 79 WESTBOROUGH - Nancy Harris, 79, of Westborough, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 3, 2021 after a long illness. She joins her husband Leonard Charles Harris in eternal embrace. Leonard Harris passed away on August 1, 2017. Nancy leaves behind a son, William Harris of North Grafton Massachusetts, his wife Clara Harris, her wonderful grandchildren; Barbara Dingus of Many, Louisiana (Whose husband is Christopher Dingus), Nathan Harris who is currently serving on active Army at Fort drum New York and Sara Harris. She also leaves behind two incredible greatgrandchildren, Raven Lee and Aaron Dingus of Many, Louisiana. Nancy Harris was a nutri-

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Frances A. Small, 67 WESTBOROUGH - Frances Amelia Small, 67, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 at home surrounded by the love of her family. Frannie is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, David K. Small, and her daughters Sarah Polzin (husband Brett), and Heather Marcoux (husband Jacques), along with her grandchildren Parker, Brooklyn and Josephine. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert P. Doherty (Austin, TX) and Joseph P. Doherty of (Londonderry, NH), and their children. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas T. Doherty, Sr. and Marjorie A. Doherty as well as her brother Thomas T. Doherty, Jr. The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Bradford P. Hebert, 77 WESTBOROUGH - Bradford (Brad) Paul Hebert, 77, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Brad is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Constance “Connie” (Johns), and loving children, Christopher and his partner Dr. Clare Timothy, Andrew and his partner Kyle Dingle, Charles Hebert and his wife Debra, Michele Hebert and husband Prof. Russell Johnson, Andrea McCormick and husband Dr. Scott McCormick, Rose Brown, and Mary Ann Brooks. He also leaves his grandchildren, Katelyn Elliott, Brandon and Noah Hebert, Ursula HebertJohnson, Tessa, Mark Bradford (Ford) and Jack McCormick, and great-grandchild, Archer Elliott. Brad was the oldest of seven and raised in a close-knit family. He leaves his loving siblings, Karen Saunier and companion Sterling; Maureen McKinney and husband Bill, Elmer (Skip) Hebert Jr. and

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John T. Jalbert, 74 GRAFTON/CHARLTON - John T. “Jack” Jalbert, 74, passed away on May 3, 2021 following complications from a recent heart attack. A reunion of two loving souls is now complete as his wife, Sandra (Poulin), passed away in 2015. Jack leaves his daughters Kellie Dahlstrom and her children Jay and Kayla, Dr. Randie Willand and her husband Derek and their son Ian, his brother Rob Jalbert and his husband Gerald Marcanio, his sisters Barbara Richford and her husband Guy, Joyce Mondor and her husband Joseph and Joanne Jalbert along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Roney Funeral Home of

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Joan T. Sullivan, 72 NORTHBOROUGH - Joan Tibbetts Sullivan, 72, a resident of Northborough for the last year and a 50-year resident of Fairfield, Conn., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021 with family by her side. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, John E. Sullivan; her son, Sean E. Sullivan and his husband Mark W. Hamilton; her sister, Susan Rogers and her husband Albert II; her sister, Sally Cunningham and her husband Robert; and sistersin-law Margaret Sabia and Gail Pendergast. She also leaves behind nieces, Sara Biadasz and Laura Erb; nephews Albert Rogers III, Joshua Sabia, Jesse Sabia, and Brian Pendergast, their spouses; and grandnieces and nephews. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangement.

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The company also plans on building a 120,000 square foot parking structure for 300 cars, solely for its employees, at a cost of $8 million. BJs anticipates spending $15 to $18 million on interior construction including office space and the installation of a data center. The TIF agreement starts July 1, 2022 and runs for 20 years. The tax exemption percentage starts at 100 percent and decreases over time. It is based on the cost of the new parking structure. The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) oversees all TIF agreements to ensure that the companies meet agreement criteria, including job creation and monetary investments. Several councilors question need for a tax incentive As the TIF passed on May 10, opinions on the City Council itself were split. With the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget process underway and amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Council Mark Oram voted against granting BJs the TIF. “I don’t think a TIF is going to matter [to BJs,]” he said. “What matters is location, highway access, access to utilities. So, they’re coming to Marlborough.” Councilor Samantha Perlman echoed Oram’s sentiments and didn’t feel a tax incentive was necessary, particularly during a tough tax revenue year. “Marlborough sells itself,” she said.

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