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By Stuart Foster Reporter MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough’s proposed West Side Fire Station project is now on hold, according to Mayor Arthur Vigeant. Vigeant detailed his plans in a recent letter to the City Council before confirming his intentions in comments to the Community Advocate on Tuesday of last week. “We can’t have twelve people negotiating with different entities and that’s what it’s turned into,” Vigeant said, referring to recent debates with the City Council. Contacted on Tuesday afternoon, City Council President Michael Ossing said that the Council would continue to support the fire station project regardless. Fire station | 6

MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON - Community members gathered in downtown Hudson and Marlborough earlier this week to recognize Memorial Day. Reviving several traditions put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, parades and ceremonies prompted public speeches by local officials as well as reflections on the sacrifices of fallen veterans. Hudson’s parade began on South Street in town, snaking toward South Street’s intersection with Houghton Street before doubling back toward Town Hall. Marlborough’s parade ran from the American Legion Hall to the west along Main Street before ending at the city’s Memorial Square war memorials. Marlborough and Hudson observances were, further, just some of several events taking place across the region, as other area communities gathered to bring back their own parades and ceremonies for 2022. See full coverage of Hudson and Marlborough events beginning on page 12.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Marlborough Car Show to return on June 5 By Stuart Foster Reporter MARLBOROUGH – The United Brethren Masonic Lodge in Marlborough will host its 12th annual Main Street Car Show on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car show, which is free for spectators, is returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It feels good, and the reception that we’ve had when we’ve gone into local businesses to let them know that it’s coming back and looking for sponsorship for the show has been overwhelming,” Lodge member Alan Archibald said in a recent interview with the Community Advocate. Archibald’s brother, Bob Archibald, first suggested holding a car show for the lodge’s 150-year anniversary in Marlborough when he was

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a lodge master in 2009. Bob said that, after the first year, there was a lot of encouragement to hold the event again. So, it has become a yearly occasion.

‘Don’t ever take the car show off Main Street’ What sets Marlborough’s car show is apart from others, Bob said, is its use of the entirety of Main Street.

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Show draws crowd Alan Archibald said that he has estimated that around 15,000 people have attended past shows throughout the day. “I think a lot of people don’t know how big and well-attended this car show is,” Bob added. “As far as around this whole area, it’s number one.”

There will be food vendors throughout the day selling barbecue options, tacos and hot dogs. Double T’s Tavern will be there as well. DJ Dr. Dom will perform, continuing a long career playing at car shows. “His tunes are a perfect fit for the old cars,” Alan said. “It’s like a scene out of ‘American Graffiti.’” Alan said that organizers receive substantial help and cooperation for the show from city government, the Marlborough Police Department and the community in general. He added that the event serves as a good bridge for the community. “Everyone’s in a very festive mood at the show and everybody’s chatting up,” Alan Archibald said. If there is rain on June 5, the car show will be held on June 19 instead.

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Hudson firefighters help battle pair of fires in Stow By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor PHOTO/VIA HUDSON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1713

HUDSON - A large fire drew Hudson firefighters to Stow last Thursday night as part of a three-alarm response involving personnel from over a dozen area fire departments. Firefighters were then back in Stow just a matter of days later when a second fire leveled a barn. Hudson, once again, joined a multi-agency response to that incident. Though no-one was injured in the Thursday house fire, a family of four was displaced after flames burned their 2.5 story home on a wooded hill off Wheeler Road in town, according to a press release. A firefighter from one of several responding departments then did sustain minor injuries in the barn fire. They were reportedly treated on the scene and were not identified in official statements from the Stow Fire Department.

A large house fire in Stow drew Hudson firefighters to the scene last week as part of a broad, multi-agency response.

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The fire remained under investigation as of Thursday. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts had been called to assist the displaced family. “It was difficult to access water at this fire, but crews pushed through,” Stow Fire Chief John Benoit said in that aforementioned press release. He further thanked mutual aid partners, including fire departments in Hudson, Clinton, Acton, Berlin, Maynard, Lancaster, Harvard, Bolton, Boxborough, Shirley, Concord and Sudbury for their support. Barn fire poses additional challenges The affected barn in the

barn fire, which took place on Saturday, was empty at the time of the incident, according to the Stow Fire Department. While there was lightning reported in the area, the fire also remained under investigation as of publication. Firefighters from Maynard, Bolton, Lancaster, Clinton, Boxborough, Sudbury and Berlin responded alongside Stow and Hudson personnel, again facing difficult conditions. The barn was located down a 2,000 foot driveway, far from available water supplies. Firefighters said humidity further necessitated ample time for firefighters to rest during their response.

MassDEP fines Waste Management for Marlborough transfer station violations By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Waste Management is facing a fine after the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) said it violated a series of waste regulations at its transfer station on Route 20 in Marlborough. MassDEP announced this action last Wednesday, leveling a $7,373 penalty. In a statement, MassDEP said Waste Management “allowed the operator of its solid waste transfer station in Marlborough to transport drums of waste oil and waste coolant to Waste Management’s landfill in the Town of Westminster for disposal.” The Westminster site is not an approved destination for such wastes, according to MassDEP. Regulators said the hauler that transported this waste oil was also reportedly not licensed to do so.

Waste Management is facing a fine for violations at its location on Route 20 in Marlborough.

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MassDEP continued, adding that Waste Management had not submitted a five-year solid waste transfer station certification for its Marlborough site. MassDEP Central Regional Office Director Mary Jude Pigsley explained last week that Waste Management had contacted officials after identifying and intercepting oil and coolant improperly shipped to its landfill. In addition to its monetary penalty, a settlement now calls on Waste Management to “submit a plan to manage waste oil and other materials incidentally received at the Marlborough

transfer station other than by transporting such materials to its Westminster landfill.” “Companies in the solid waste handling business must be diligent about identifying and properly managing waste liquids, particularly waste oil, in order to minimize exposure to the public health and the environment,” Pigsley said. This took place at Waste Management’s transfer station at 791 Boston Post Road. That site sits across Route 20 from Marlborough’s public drop-off facility. Waste Management representatives were unavailable for comment as of publication.

Marlborough City Council approves 2023 operating budget By Stuart Foster Reporter

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MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough City Council voted 10-0 last week to approve a $180,503,099 municipal operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year. Meeting on Monday, the vote came after Mayor Arthur Vigeant had previously submitted a budget proposal for

$181,260,899. The Finance Committee made cuts to that plan during budget hearings on May 2 and May 4, as documented in a Finance Committee report sent to the Community Advocate. The cuts included $101,300 in the Assessor’s Office budget, $5,500 in the Human Resources budget, $100,000 to property and building maintenance to implement energy conservation measures, $200,000 in salary

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Marlborough fire station project on hold, mayor says A car passes the site of Marlborough’s proposed West Side Fire Station.

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“The Council is on board to support a fire station,” Ossing said, citing recent votes by the Council. Project ‘insurmountable to achieve,’ mayor says Vigeant wrote in his letter that he saw no path forward for the fire station’s construction. He listed a number of variables in the project including negotiations with the state, negotiations with local communities and finding agreements with a reluctant seller. This comes after a series of disputes between the City Council and the mayor in City Council meetings, written communications and other public comments. “I was more than willing to take on the challenge and had begun the process,” Vigeant wrote. “But a non-committed City Council for this project at this location at this time makes it insurmountable to achieve.”

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Mayor, City Council debate funding question Vigeant and the City Council initially clashed earlier this year over how to allocate $1.4 million in regard to this project. The City Council specified that the money, which originated as a mitigation payment from a special permit for a housing development, should be transferred to the West Side Fire Station Stabilization Account for use in the fire station’s construction. Vigeant had previously not transferred the amount, instead saying that he wanted to transfer it directly to an

account to purchase the land at 100 Locke Drive for the proposed station. This led to multiple chapters in the ongoing dispute, with the City Council at one point making the authorization of money to purchase the fire station land contingent on transferring the $1.4 million. Vigeant issued multiple vetoes in response to that order. The council continued discussion, voting earlier this month to ask the mayor to submit a new request to the City Council seeking approval to buy the property while sending the $1.4 million to the West

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Side Fire Station Stabilization Account. “This do-over will demonstrate the collaborative working relationship between the mayor and the city council with the goal of both parties, which is to move the West Side fire station forward,” Ossing said at the time. As the City Council voted on what Councilor Samantha Perlman called an “olive branch,” Councilor Laura Wagner questioned whether the stabilization account transfer was necessary. “If that thing’s going to kill the whole deal again, why are we still talking about it?” Wagner asked. Vigeant did eventually submit a transfer request to move the money as the City Council had requested last week. He discussed the larger project’s status in the same message to the council though. “I have been consistent since the beginning of discussions on this project,” he wrote in his letter. “If it appeared

there was no path forward for the building of the fire station, I would request the transfer. The time is here.” Fire station project dates back multiple years A fire station on Marlborough’s West Side has been a major priority for Vigeant and various city officials since the construction of the Apex Center in the area and a larger expansion of residential development in that part of the city. Fire Chief Kevin Breen has specifically noted concerns about the Marlborough Fire Department’s response time for calls in the West Side. Prompted by some of these concerns, the city formed a fire station study committee, which identified a site by the intersection of Elm and Bigelow Street as the best location for a new fire station. Backed by city officials and a number of city councilors, the station site has prompted debate. Fire station | 7

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Marlborough City Council considers $1 million library cost overrun By Stuart Foster Reporter

Marlborough fire station project on hold Fire station | from page 6

At a listening session held last year, some residents said they were worried about increased noise, traffic and light pollution as a result of a new fire station in their neighborhood. A City Council vote to allow Vigeant to negotiate and acquire necessary real estate last year was then decided on a narrow 6-5 margin. At Vigeant’s inauguration

earlier this year he urged the Council to approve a separate request for funds to purchase the land for the fire station, saying that there was no perfect location but that the station should be a priority. On that same day, Ossing said that community members were supportive of a West Side fire station, saying that he expected the station to be funded in the legislative session.

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MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough’s library project may be on track to run $1 million over budget after unanticipated cost overruns. Mayor Arthur Vigeant sent a letter to the Marlborough City Council last month requesting its review and approval for a $1 million transfer to cover these costs.

Vigeant wrote that the historic library’s terra cotta main entrance is made of large masonry units that are steel reinforced. During the renovation process, crews discovered that parts of the steel reinforcement had been severely rusted or rotted. “The recommended repair is to remove the blocks in their entirety, repair the steel reinforcing in the blocks and brick wall and reinstall them

the project, save for a one week delay. Library staff and construction personnel were then scheduled to hold a topping off ceremony this week to mark recent progress with the library project as of publication.. The City Council referred this matter to its finance committee during its meeting on Monday of last week.

Construction equipment sits around the historic portion of the Marlborough Public Library, which has remained standing through renovation work.

including repair or replacement of blocks that are nonrepairable,” Vigeant wrote. He also wrote that the anticipated cost of this repair is $1 million, adding that “a decision needs to be made” about whether Marlborough should have them repaired, or replaced with something cheaper. Renovations on the historic

library have been underway since last year. The project involves an extensive overhaul, with crews demolishing much of the previous library structure while preserving the most historic, original portion of the building. Speaking with the Community Advocate earlier this year, crews reported that they were roughly on schedule in

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Retired priest celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination, HHS grad earns doctorate Rosemary Rimkus

HUDSON - Rev. Ronald Calhoun (Fr. Ron), retired priest of St. Michael Parish, observed the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass and reception on Sunday, May 22 at Hudson Portuguese Club. Parishioners and friends attended the celebratory event. Fr. Ron said it was wonderful to be greeted by so many old friends. Rev. Robert Rochon celebrat-

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St. Michael parishioner Jeannette Pauplis was among those congratulating former pastor Rev. Ronald Calhoun at the Mass and reception marking his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood Sunday, May 22 at Hudson Portuguese Club.

Rev. Ronald Calhoun, seated, retired pastor of St. Michael Parish, celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Rev. Robert Rochon, right, was celebrant and Deacon Bill Koffel, Our Lady of Help of Christians, Newton, was speaker.

Hudson native Sara Bowen, daughter of Tom and Linda Bowen (left and right), received a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Boston College at commencement exercises on May 22.

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High School, Sara graduated from University of Mass at Lowell in 2015 with a Bachelor of Nursing degree. She was on the staff at Presbyterian Hospital, New York City for four years before enrolling at B.C. She is now at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, in the gynecological, surgical and oncology unit, and awaits taking her state board exams. Congratulations Sara!

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The Hudson Cultural Council is seeking the advice of Hudson residents on how to best allocate public dollars for programs and activities in the arts. Doris Monteiro, the secretary of the Council, stated that “since the council distributes public dollars, it is essential that we gather local public opinion.” Input will help the Council develop useful criteria and funding priorities to guide future grant-making decisions. To participate go to www.hudsonculturalcouncil.org./2022community-input-survey.

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Sister Janet Eisner, Sister of Notre Dame deNamur, formerly of the Hudson Catholic High School faculty, and president of Emmanuel College, Boston for the past 43 years, was honored at the annual “Building Minds Foundation” by the Boston Archdiocese. Sister Janet received the Carolyn and Peter Lynch award.

LOOKING BACK TO 1967

Catchers of the biggest fish at the annual Trout Derby at Tripp’s Pond, were “Lucky” Hanson, Paul Heuhmer and Robin Walcott. The pistol and archery ranges, and the bocci court at Riverside Gun Club were dedicated in memory of Mario Bonazzoli. Hudson businessman Albert G. Durand attended the Jenney SalesRallyatBostonHiltonHotel. Joseph Yuryan and Joseph Loschi were members of the Hudson Appeals Board. Leading the grand march at the Hudson Catholic Senior Prom were: David Richer, Deborah Curtis, Norman Breault, Dorothy Barreira, Maureen Garrity, John Sappett, David DiLauro and Ann Morel. John McGorty was chairman of the committee planning the reunion of Hudson High class of 1942. Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson, MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.net.

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Residents note mobility, water quality concerns Two areas where Shrewsbury scored lower than average were in regards to mobility and water quality. Forty-nine percent of residents gave good or excellent ratings on the quality of drinking water. As a result, Mizikar said that Shrewsbury has invested funds in improving its water quality, noting efforts like the construction of Shrewsbury’s new water treatment plant as well as the town’s unidirectional flushing program. Mizikar said this issue may be more of a marketing and information challenge. “I think we need to inform the residents better on the improvements that we’ve made to the water, what we’re doing proactively to remove those contaminants that have made its way into our water supply,” he said. During last week’s Selectmen meeting, Board Chair Moe DePalo said he didn’t find any surprises in the survey results, though he said some of the results were interesting. “I thought for the most part, particularly in areas where we might have scored lower, that the public was probably right on, especially in the mobility area,” DePalo said. DePalo described public transportation in the area as “not great,” saying biking was “relatively dangerous” on area roads. Results indicated that 28% of respondents gave good or excellent ratings in regards to the ease of travel by bicycle, while 22% gave those ratings for the ease of travel by public transportation. “I think it’s interesting because it may be signaling an opportunity for us to provide a new service or think about partnering with the WRTA more than we have in the past,” Mizikar said of possible responses to this data. Town leaders consider next steps Incorporating survey data with other public engagement feedback, Mizikar said the Board of Selectmen will be rolling out proposed priorities for the town’s strategic plan. Moving forward, there will be public forums for residents to weigh in on that plan.

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HUDSON – Hudson’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony returned on Monday to the downtown area. The observance was canceled in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. A ceremony then took place last year outside the Town Hall without a parade. Leading this year’s parade were color guards of Hudson

Select Board Vice Chair Michael D. Burks Sr. thanks residents for attending the Memorial Day observance.

AMVETS Post 208 and the Hudson Police Department. Other parade participants included state and town officials, local veterans, members of Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 959 and Scout troops. The Hudson High School Marching Band under the direction of Jason Caron provided patriotic music during the parade and ceremony. Commander Joe Jacobs of American Legion Post 100 and AMVETS Post 208 once again

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Parade participants included veterans, the Marlborough High School marching band, scouting groups and elected officials, with Mayor Arthur Vigeant and City Councilor Teona Brown delivering speeches at the conclusion of services. The route included stops at four memorials dedicated to fallen soldiers from Marlborough. During each stop, the death

tolls of Marlborough’s fallen soldiers were announced for the corresponding wars. Following these announcements, the chaplain was asked to read a prayer as participants and attendees paused for a moment of silence. Canceled in 2020, and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this marked the return of the parade portion of Marlborough’s Memorial Day traditions.

“They are the soul of our nation,” Hogan said of fallen veterans. Select Board Vice Chair Michael D. Burks Sr. expressed his appreciation for fellow residents attending the Memorial Day observance. Mark Shulthess, a retired brigadier general and Vietnam veteran, delivered the keynote speech. While introducing him, Veterans Agent Brian Stearns

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Student letter criticizing HHS discipline prompts debate in Hudson By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor HUDSON – Hudson Schools Superintendent Marco Rodrigues defended administrators last week while also criticizing what he described as a “level of impatience” in the district. This followed an open letter from more than 200 Hudson High School (HHS) students calling for “accountability” after what the students said have been insufficient responses to a series of discipline issues, ranging from vandalism, to incidents of disrespect toward teachers at Hudson High School. Unions representing HHS staff, in turn, have responded to Rodrigues’ comments, saying members were “offended” by their superintendent. ‘Administration needs to take action’ Students sent their letter in late April, according to School Committee Chair Michelle Tousignant Dufour. The matter was then put on the agenda for the School Com-

mittee’s meeting for Tuesday of last week. “When I first came into Hudson High as an 8th grader, there were no concerns about my personal belongings being damaged, the bathrooms being destroyed or kids cursing out teachers. Students were held responsible for their actions,” the letter noted. “With every change in administration, less and less accountability has been demanded of students for their negative behaviors.” “Administration needs to take action,” the student letter continued. “Stop saying you care about this school, show you care about the Hudson High School community. Reminding us to exhibit ‘Hawk Pride’ changes nothing. Actions speak louder than words.” Rodrigues responded to the letter, saying that the perception that things were not being done was “erroneous.” Rodrigues further referenced conversations with district staff and unions before saying language in the students’ letter matched certain language he

heard in conversations with adults in the schools. He called this “disappointing” and “disheartening.” “Since I got to Hudson, there is this way of thinking that the administration has to fix everything but no one has to be contributors to it,” he said. “If we have problems, we need solutions and solutions involve everybody.” He reiterated comments about the language in the student letter. “We understand that there are frustrations and we understand that there are other things that come into play,” he said. “But, in my point of view, when I read this letter…I recognized sentences and paragraphs that I had heard from adults.” “If that’s the case, the only plausible conclusion that I can come to here is that the kids were coached in writing this letter,” he continued. “That’s the part that I find difficult to understand.” The unions refuted this in a statement to the Community Advocate, saying that “the idea

that the staff was behind the writing of the student letter” was “insulting to our students’ ability to take a leadership role and articulate their concerns to the Hudson community.” Students write letter District and high school leaders have noted issues at the high school throughout the current school year. Among those comments, Rodrigues discussed a series of fights at HHS in September. More recently, a number of cars were found keyed in the HHS parking lot, prompting a police investigation. Officials on Tuesday again acknowledged a spike in discipline problems, citing a 165% increase in office referrals in the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year compared to the same time period in the 20192020 school year. There was an 88% increase across all of the first semester, according to HHS Principal Jason Medeiros, coinciding with a 40% increase in total suspensions across the school year.

Medeiros also noted anecdotal observations that the district has put more students on long term suspensions – of 10 days or longer – than he has seen in any other year during his career. “Have we had challenging behaviors throughout the school year? Yes,” Medeiros said. “Has everything been able to be resolved that has happened? No.” “At the same time,” he continued, “the sentiment that we haven’t done anything just doesn’t bear out to how the three of us are living our day to day experience.” In their April letter, however, students criticized the district’s response, continuing to argue that consequences for those acting out haven’t gone far enough. “Accountability at the administrative level of Hudson High School has diminished tremendously over the past 3 years,” the student letter noted in its opening line. “Making an announcement over the PA system and giving a Discipline | 17

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speech isn’t going to change the disrespectful actions, or words that students use to destroy the school and our school culture,” the letter continued. “Accountability is a necessity.” The letter was signed by 201 HHS students. Students wrote that “administration dismisses and creates excuses for students’ negative behavior,” acknowledging challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but arguing that these should not be used to “justify students’ actions around the school.” “Ignoring horrific behavior is the reason why problems around the school continue to escalate,” students wrote. Superintendent responds to letter Both Medeiros and Rodrigues responded to the students’ letter during the School Committee meeting. Rodrigues said he had heard comments from staff and students, but noted instances where administrators are not

able to share details on discipline. The uptick and complexity of discipline cases, likewise, has burdened systems normally tasked with investigating discipline cases, according to Rodrigues. “It’s not acceptable to our standards either,” Rodrigues said of the problems. “But we are privy to information that the public is not.” Rodrigues then voiced concerns about “the level of impatience” in how school community members interact with administrators. “Everybody has a need, everybody has a priority, and they are the three that need to take care of everything, every day,” he said, referencing Medeiros, and vice principals Dan McAnespie and Adam Goldberg. Rodrigues emphasized that administrators do not “dismiss the fact that we had some challenging times behaviorally.” He also, though, noted changes to student discipline laws made roughly a decade ago that introduced more nu-

anced standards in determining discipline. He then called for more relationship building between students and staff, naming “the lack of the relationships across the board” as “one of the contributors” to current issues. “Every adult who works inside of Hudson High needs to be part of the solution,” he said. “If you cannot be part of the solution, say so. If you refuse to be part of the solution, tell us again, we will find a way of communicating that. But, to criticize, over and over again and not be part of the solution, that is what is my biggest issue.” Rodrigues concluded his comments by looking to the future, saying he hoped that HHS will finish its year strong. “We will continue to work together as administrators and hopefully get more and more contribution from every staff member being able to be part of the solution,” he said. Unions respond The Hudson Education Association, the Hudson Parapro-

fessional Association and the Hudson Secretaries Association responded to this in their statement. “We are compelled to respond to and refute his disparaging and inaccurate accusations,” the unions’ statement said of Rodrigues, in part. In addition to their response to allegations of staff being behind the writing of the letter, the unions noted outreach to administrators. “The staff has at multiple points throughout the school year initiated collaboration with administration–in addition to acting as primary implementers of progressive discipline–to help work on the discipline issues that have arisen this year,” the unions said. “We have worked tirelessly to cultivate and build relationships with students.” “We see our students,” the statement continued. “We hear our students. We respond to their needs.” A copy of the studentpenned letter discussed at last week’s School Committee

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS Sale of former Regal Cinemas property in Westborough moving forward By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter WESTBOROUGH - The sale of the former Regal Cinemas property in Westborough is moving forward after the Select Board approved a request for proposals (RFP) last Tuesday. This is the latest step after Westborough was awarded ownership of the property through tax lien foreclosure of the site in January. “[There has been] a lot of work,” said Select Board Chair Ian Johnson during the board’s meeting this past week. “We’ve talked about this for a while. It’d be good to move forward.” Property has ‘suffered extensive damage,’ RFP says The Regal site, which is located at 231 Turnpike Road, abruptly closed over four years ago. That kicked off a search

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Northborough’s Tom Hayes poses for a photo with pickleball bronze medal partner Donald Van Dyne.

practice and started traveling throughout the state to play pickleball. Hays and Van Dyne eventually played in the Massachusetts Senior Games, where they won their division and automatically qualified to compete in the National Senior Games. “It’s just amazing how quickly the sport is growing, and the quality of the players throughout the state,” Hays said. “There’s just so much decent competition right now

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went to each other’s games. This year, they held a joint practice together. Millet said that she assigns varsity players to oversee the program and match up students from the two teams. Sophomore Bea Millar, who had been a little sister on the middle school team in 2019, took on that task of making pairings this year. “It’s really different on the other end because, instead of getting help or feedback, now you’re giving it to them,” Millar

told the Community Advocate. “I just think it’s really cool to be able to see your little sister take your advice and put it into action.” Millar added that she tried to match up players who play the same position. She also said that the advice and mentoring is not limited just to softball. At a recent joint practice as part of the program, she said that she and her teammates talked to the middle school players about the transition to high school and gave

them advice on confidence. “It’s a personal connection where you can just help them out,” Millar said. “It’s not just

about the game of softball. Helping them adjust and being someone they can look up to — I just think it’s really helpful.” With the program still young, Millet said that the players were disappointed that they were not able to run it over the last two years. Now that it is running again, Millet emphasized that she wants to continue to fit the middle school team into the Shrewsbury softball family. “That’s something that we really preach in our program is to really feel like a family,” Millet said. “That’s part of our culture.”

St. Mary School students sing National Anthem before WooSox game Students at St. Mary School in Shrewsbury sing on the field at Polar Park in Worcester.

SHREWSBURY - Students from St. Mary School got a moment on the proverbial big stage this past weekend when they sang the National Anthem prior to a Worcester Red Sox game at Polar Park in Worcester on May 22. The school chorus is led by Ann Tomashefsky. May 22 marked “Shrewsbury Day” at Polar Park. Part of a series of “town takeover” events spotlighting area communities around Worcester, Shrews-

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

DEATHS Bartlett, Virginia Brennan, Donald of Northborough Bruni, Michael of Northborough Eaton, Russell of Auburn and Shrewsbury Egizi, Gene of Marlborough Finley, John of Hudson Haynes, Robert of Hudson Lacouture, Sophie of Marlborough Levine, Cindy of Shrewsbury MacKay Jr., James formerly of Marlborough Marley, Elaine of Northborough Miles, William formerly of Marlborough Moller, Dr. Robert formerly of Shrewsbury Pierce, David formerly of Northborough Rossi, Constance formerly of Westborough Searl, Eleanor of Northborough Sanko-Pantojas, Ariana of Grafton Stemple Baez Murphy, Olga of Marlborough Toomey, Anna of Northborough Vuona Sr., Robert formerly of Shrewsbury Youngdahl, Helen of Northborough

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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.

Grafton

Sunday, May 15 8:43 p.m. Arrested, Destini J. Decoff, 24, of 49 Jefferson St., Milford, on default warrant. Wednesday, May 18 9:05 p.m. Arrested, Doreen Lynn Bruso, 60, of 11 N Main St., Apt. C, Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle. Thursday, May 19 9:45 p.m. Arrested, Caio Lourenco-Silva, 24, of 181 Belmont St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrant.

John T. Finley, 67 HUDSON John T. Finley, of Hudson, MA, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Marlborough Hospital, following a brief illness. John was born in Boston on October 4, 1954 to William and Mary (Doherty) Finley. John was a veteran of the US Military, having served in the Coast Guard. Following his honorable discharge, John was employed at Raytheon as an Electric Technician and later, at Foley Vending. John was an active member of the AA Community and had achieved over 25 years sobriety, of which he was very proud. John is survived by his loving daughters, Kelly Finley (her children, Kasey and Summer) and her fiancé Earl Wallace and Jennifer Finley (and her daughters, Paige and Ava). He also leaves behind his brother Charles “Charlie” and a sister, Denise. He was predeceased by his parents and by his older brother, William (Billy). He is also survived by his former wife and mother of their children, Deborah (Salman).

Marlborough

Thursday, May 19 10:20 a.m. Arrested, Joshua D. Holt, of 42, of 65 Kent Dr., Hudson, on true warrant.

Shrewsbury

Friday, May 20 2:53 a.m. Arrested, Rocky J. Phelps, 38, of 276 Main St., Apt. 12, Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended. 7:59 p.m. Arrested, Chad S. Krasnecky, 42, of 27 Lakeshore Dr., Shrewsbury, on warrant. Saturday, May 21 9:20 p.m. Arrested, Ricardo Velasquez, 53, of 23 Jefferson St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for unlicensed operation of MV, no inspection sticker, warrant. Sunday, May 22 1:27 a.m. Arrested, Alina O. Bayborodin, 29, of 14 Westminster Way, Westborough, for OUI liquor, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation. Friday, May 27 12:59 a.m. Arrested, Ashley Louise Tierney, 33, of 821

He also leaves behind several cousins to whom he felt close, Steve and Gene, as well as Brian and Kenny. Family was very important to John and came in the form of anyone he could trust and to whom he felt a close connection. He also leaves behind his close friend, Geoff (and his special dog, Lucca, whom John adored), his boys at Chestnut, and his “best” friend Susan McClurken. When his children were younger, he enjoyed bike riding and traveling to the coast, by the beach and looking at lighthouses, with them. In more recent years, John enjoyed watching the birds around his home, ensuring there was always a plentiful supply of food in the feeders for them. Music also played a large part in his life and could often be heard blasting from his room. John was an avid car enthusiast and spent many afternoons watching Mecum and talking about some of the cars he had in his younger years. John enjoyed donating to various organizations, especially those near and dear to his heart and to his own story, such as those supporting men-

Bridge St., Apt. 1, Lowell, for possession Class A substance, and James Terrence Guthrie, 41, of 229 Main St., Townsend, for possession Class A substance, possession Class E substance.

Southborough

Thursday, May 19 12:50 a.m. Arrested, Flaviano R. Desouza-Goncalves, of Second St., Fitchburg, on warrant. Friday, May 20 10:03 p.m. Arrested, Alessandro A. Dossantos, of Cortland St., Marlborough, for operating MV with license suspended for OUI. Monday, May 23 11:33 p.m. Arrested, Calvin O. Finch, of Parker St., Newton, for operating MV with license suspended for OUI. Tuesday, May 24 8:54 p.m. Arrested, Jeffrey T. Olszowy, of Park Rd., Ashland, for operating MV with license suspended, move over law.

tal health and suicide prevention, veteran organizations and homeless shelters. John was a man of faith and looked forward to times of fellowship and prayer and enjoyed learning about other people’s religions and how they celebrated their own spiritual beliefs. John had a wonderful sense of humor, which he shared with everyone until the very end. Funeral services and burial with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Gene R. Egizi, 94 MARLBOROUGH - Gene “Geno” R. Egizi, 94 of Marlborough, died on We d n e s d a y , May 18, 2022, at Marlborough Hospital. Geno was born in Marlborough, MA the son of the late Americo and Florence (Shuber) Egizi. He was predeceased by his

Westborough

Saturday, May 21 10:58 a.m. Arrested, Jesse William Finn, 40, of 51 Hudson Rd. Frnt, Bolton, for violating abuse prevention order, possess Class A drug, marked lanes violation. Monday, May 23 4:57 p.m. Arrested, Bruce Anthony Derosier, 28, of 28 Minthorne St., Worcester, for reckless operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, fail to drive in right lane, speeding. 11:12 p.m. Arrested, Faustino Mercado, 42, of 104 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, on straight warrant. Wednesday, May 25 1:47 a.m. Arrested, Chastity A. O’Neil, 47, of 32 Green Ave., Apt. 4, Southbridge, on warrant. Scan QR code to read this week’s police and fire news on our website.

wife of 50 years, Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Bateman) Egizi in 2009. Geno served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He owned and operated Conversion Coatings in Hudson, MA. Geno is survived by his daughter Maureen Cosgrove and her husband Thomas of Marlborough; his son, Paul Egizi and his wife Diane of Southborough; 3 grandchildren, Jack, Joseph and Nicole; his sister Lillian Belforti of Framingham and several nieces and nephews. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Olga M. Stemple Baez Murphy, 91 MARLBOROUGH - Olga M. Stemple Baez Murphy, 91, of Marlborough, died, May 2022 at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San German, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Pablo Baez Nazario and Verna Murphy. She was a school teacher in San Bernadino, CA for over 30 years. Olga is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Stemple of Marlborough, 3 grandsons, Nathaniel Paul, Noah Richard and Nealon Kain; a sister, Marta Baez of NY, 2 brothers, Dr Raymond Baez Murphy of Spain, Julio Baez Murphy of VA and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Pablo Baez Murphy; 2 sisters, Dr. Gloria Baez Ruiz and Alba Lopez Baez. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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