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Vol. 48 | No. 23 | June 10, 2022

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Northborough’s White Cliffs mansion was acquired by the town in 2016.

By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - The south chimney of the White Cliffs mansion in Northborough will be partially disassembled after town staff reported that the chimney has been deteriorating. During a White Cliffs Committee meeting on May 26, Town Administrator John Coderre called the chimney a “safety hazard.” As a result, Director of Public Works Scott Charpentier and Facility Manager Shawn Thompson have been working on assessing the chimney and securing quotes from contractors to remove it. Chimney in ‘rough shape’ Built in 1886 as a summer home for Daniel Wesson and his wife, Cynthia, the town purchased White Cliffs in 2016, saving the mansion from demolition. Since then, crews have been doing restoration work and making repairs to the building. White Cliffs | 15

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REGION - The majority of area high schools held graduations this past weekend, honoring the Class of 2022 and recognizing an at times tumultuous journey through high school. “They said it would only be two weeks…” read one banner near the stage at Marlborough High School’s (MHS) ceremony, referencing initial COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. “We lost it all and learned the true importance of school,” Algonquin Senior Class President Lindsey Stone said during her remarks at her school’s ceremony. Shrewsbury and Grafton high schools held ceremonies last Thursday, with Shrewsbury dodging the threat of rain for its evening graduation. Grafton convened in the Hanover Theater for its first graduation in that location since 2019. Westborough High School and Hudson High School celebrated on Saturday before MHS and Algonquin held their events on Sunday. St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury graduated its Class of 2022 last month. The Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School will now cap the region’s graduation season this weekend, with AMSA holding festivities on Friday night and Assabet gathering on Saturday on its campus in Marlborough. See graduation coverage beginning on page 29.

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MARLBOROUGH - Aerial photography shows Marlborough’s Main Street Car Show taking place this past weekend. The show returned from a pandemic hiatus to delight attendees up and down Main Street in Marlborough. See additional coverage and photos on page 4 of this week’s Marlborough/Hudson edition or online at CommunityAdvocate.com.

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SHREWSBURY - Although Lake Quinsigamond is still a popular summer destination, it was a much SHREWSBURY d i f f e re n t THEN NOW place years ago. In addition to the White City and Lincoln Park amusement parks, there were many clubs and dance halls along the Lake’s shores. The dance hall at Lincoln Park was a popular spot for years, well in to the 1940s. Even during the tumultuous years of

World War II, couples found time for dancing. Many of them met their future spouses at these dances. One such love story involved this writer’s Aunt and Uncle, Josephine (Perna) and her husband Warren Kalagher. They met while Warren was still in the service. They met at the Lincoln Park Dance Hall and later married, had three children, and spent many happy years until Josephine’s death in the 1980s. Although Lincoln Park and the dance hall closed in the 1950s, many local older residents still have fond memories of the place.

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COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT Recently in Northborough, two new Amazon warehouses were placed in town. Although these new warehouses have brought new jobs to individuals in the surrounding area, the truck traffic that has now been introduced into Northborough neighborhoods creates a possibility for a tragedy to happen. Moreover, less than three miles away from the warehouses at 330 and 350 Bartlett Street, there is a regional high school that over 1,400 students attend. The mixture of a high school and neighborhoods near new Amazon warehouses is an extremely dangerous combination and a high risk for disaster. The truck traffic has increased so much on the neighborhood roads that the high school track team is no longer able to run on those roads to reduce the likelihood of an accident happening. No parent wants to know that their

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child is running on the same road that massive eighteenwheelers use for transportation. Amazon had agreed to keep its trucks on Interstate 495, but that has not always been the case. Oftentimes, residents have caught the trucks through their security cameras or by eye sneaking through the neighborhood to reach their destination quicker. Not only do the trucks driving through the neighborhoods increase the traffic but it also increases the risk of a disaster happening. Moreover, there have been reports that school buses have been forced down roads they normally wouldn’t go and some of the delivery trucks have disrupted some residents’ front lawns. To restrict the amount of truck traffic that occurs in Northborough there should be an investment in signs and directions that can suggest the truck drivers in the right direction. Thus, the trucks will not have to enter any areas that might provoke a tragedy and they will not have to worry about getting lost since the directions will point them on their way. The truck traffic

problem does not have to last long if individuals are willing to take the wheel and drive this situation to safety. Ethan MacGillivray Northborough ___________________________ The re-construction era needs to come to an end. The board of selectmen in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, remains committed to selling the Beal School’s 4-acre site to a private developer. The next stage is to remove this structure and transform it into a local residential area known as the Beal Commons. Individuals would not be well served by the new development, which includes 55 residences, a 0.4-acre public park, 8,000 square feet of shop space, and a World War I memorial. Many local residents oppose this proposition, as the Beal Deal is a reckless, impulsive decision in which a memorable landmark is being destroyed for unnecessary, extra apartment space. Despite the fact that Shrewsbury is already overcrowded, with a population

of 38,910 people, there are hundreds of unoccupied rental units in the town. There are also additional units under construction, such as the Edgemere Crossing complex. The new Beal development lacks creativity because it only consists of a singular developer, meaning, it will be in competition with every other ordinary apartment complex. In addition, many residents value the Beal School, a landmark that has stood for almost a century. It is a treasured family heirloom that also functions as a play area and ball field for children. More than 15 residents spoke up during the topic’s public hear-

ing, with some claiming that the property was a “valuable part of the neighborhood.” When it comes to neighborhood peace, the new Beal would significantly increase traffic in the town center, causing chaos. Overall, the residents’ opposition to this $16 million proposal should be considered. The Beal project is evidently not a great deal since it has a detrimental effect on the town. A waste of time, resources, money and the desecration of a heritage building. The Beal School should remain as it is. Gabrielle Bobolia Shrewsbury

WooSox Shrewsbury Night raises $1,100+ for SYFS SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services (SYFS) is getting a $1,165 check thanks to proceeds from the WooSox’s Shrewsbury edition of its Town Takeover series on May 22. Five dollars from each of the 233 tickets bought through a special Shrewsbury Night link went to the eventual SYFS donation. “We were very impressed by the Shrewsbury pride that was evident throughout the ballpark,” WooSox Public Relations Coordinator Alexis Dill wrote in a message to the Community Advocate. The Town Takeover series aims to celebrate individual communities around Worcester with their own night at the WooSox’s Polar Park. Each Town Takeover game features a beneficiary for donations while highlight-

ing community figures and groups with pregame ceremonies. SYFS Executive Director Christine Mowry, Director of School-Based Services Alison Eccleston and Outreach Coordinator Vanessa Ramos represented their organization in Worcester on May 22. Lt. Gov. and Shrewsbury resident Karyn Polito was honored as a “hometown hero.” The St. Mary School Chorus then performed the National Anthem, with Shrewsbury native Carly O’Brien later performing God Bless America on the field. Town Takeover events will now continue locally, with a Grafton night scheduled for June 25. Learn more at https:// www.milb.com/worcester/ tickets/town-takeovers.

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Shrewsbury opens community fridge near Senior Center By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter

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SHREWSBURY - A community fridge has officially come to Shrewsbury. The Rotary Club held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday of last week for the new fridge, which is located next to the Senior Center on Shrewsbury’s municipal campus on Maple Avenue. Now open, the fridge provides free food to community members in need. As Rotary President Sandy Burgers described it, the motto of a community fridge is “take what you need and give what you can.” She was joined last week by State Rep. Hannah Kane and State Sen. Michael Moore. “I want to thank you all for putting this here,” Kane said of the fridge. “It looks like it was always meant to be here.” Kane also presented a check for $500 from the charity foundation run by her and

Selectmen support project Several months ago, Burgers sent a letter to the Board of Selectmen asking to locate the fridge next to the Senior Center. The Rotary Club asked the selectmen and town to partner with the club to cover the cost of electricity for the fridge. When the letter was discussed with the Board of Selectmen in February, Casavant estimated that costs would total about $60 per year, which the selectmen ultimately approved. Legislators highlight need During the fridge ribbon cutting last week, Burgers recognized eighth grader Anushri Mishra, who created the logo for the fridge, and Phil Blumberg, who built the structure the fridge is located in. Kane noted that she and Moore both spend time worrying about people who do not

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have enough to eat and/or who do not know where they may get their next meal. “This is a great idea,” Moore said. “People don’t really realize how many people in the community actually need food.” He said that people often think food insecurity only occurs in the urban areas or among certain demographics. He said state data, however, indicates there are “so many communities that have people in need of food assistance.” “And it’s even worse now with the inflation that we’re dealing with,” Moore said.

According to Project Bread, 16.4% percent of households were food insecure in Massachusetts in March, which is the most recent data. In Shrewsbury, this fridge is now one of several efforts to address food insecurity. Last year, the town received a $75,000 earmark through a state ARPA spending bill to establish a food bank. Meanwhile, St. Anne’s Parish already operates its own food pantry, which is open weekly on Mondays. “Thank you for thinking of everyone in your community

because I can guarantee you that you’ve got people here that are probably too embarrassed to come forward, and they really shouldn’t be,” Moore said. “This is a great service that you’re providing and desperately needed.” Rotary Club’s fridge guidelines The Rotary Club had outlined several guidelines for donating to the community fridge. It encourages donations of products like fresh produce, eggs, bread, dairy, frozen food and pet food, as well as meals and goods from certified kitchens. It also encourages sealed personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies. The club, meanwhile, has discouraged donations of raw meat and seafood, homemade food or leftovers, rotting or wilted food, unsealed food or hygiene supplies, expired items, alcohol or medication, severely dented cans, ungraded eggs and clothing and housewares.

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Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor

90 degree temperatures in Springfield, which sat on the other side of the still progressing cold front. Temperatures remained in the 60s and 70s through the following days.

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REGION - A drop in temperatures and suddenly gusty wind across the region helped bring a particularly dense cloud of pollen to the area on Tuesday of last week, rolling across communities as a green-tinted fog. Community members took to social media to note the surprise scene while meteorologists shared their perspectives. “I don’t recall ever seeing it so dramatic,” meteorologist David Epstein wrote on Twitter just before 10 a.m. WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher referred to recent conditions as “the crescendo of tree pollen season.” “Plenty of breeze to blow it around,” he tweeted. Multiple experts also shared radar imagery showing pollen and other particulates clearly displayed as a sharp, bright line streaking east to west across Massachusetts. This cloud was created, in

dropping sharply across the state. At one point, National Weather Service data showed temperatures hovering around 60 degrees in Boston, less than a hundred miles east of

A dense green fog of pollen is seen settling over Hudson.

part, by what is known as a “back door cold front,” according to experts. Initially set up offshore in the Massachusetts Bay, the boundary raced inland be-

tween 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., picking up pollen with its wind. Though painting the region green, the cold front brought relief from a hot Memorial Day weekend, with temperatures

REGION - The nineteenth annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event: A Race to Cure ALS will be held on June 18. The event, a 5K race held both virtually and in-person at Hopkinton High School, will raise funds to benefit The Angel Fund for research on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, at the UMass Chan Medical School. The registration fee is $45 for in-person participants and $25 for virtual participants. Registration is available online at sharontimlinrace.org. Checks payable to The Angel Fund can

also be sent to The Timlin Race, 149 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Registration cannot be done on the day of the race. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the family fun day activities with live music, food, games, raffles, silent auction, Kids’ Run and other activities from 8:30 to 12 p.m. The race, held in honor of Sharon Timlin, has raised over $2 million since its first running. Timlin was the wife of former Red Sox relief pitcher Mike Timlin and died of ALS in March 2002 after being diagnosed in May 2001.

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Westborough applies for grant for Otis Street corridor improvements By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Westborough town leaders are moving forward with a grant application that would fund a number of improvements along Otis Street. The application includes plans for work at the intersection of Route 9 and Otis Street. Improvements will also run along Otis Street itself. “It’s a long term project,” Town Planner Jim Robbins said during a May 9 Advisory Finance Committee meeting. “It’s intended to address capacity issues that we have along Otis Street with the improvements to the Route 9 intersection, the widening of Otis Street and new sidewalks and improving safety for those that wish to cross Otis Street during the day.” Otis Street study highlights problematic Route 9 intersection Initially conceived in 2019 as part of the conditions for approval of Amazon’s robotics facility at 50 Otis Street, the developer Atlantic Management was asked to provide a corridor study for the entirety of Otis Street, including the intersection with Route 9. Robbins called the intersection a “headache” and “one of the top five most difficult intersections in the Commonwealth.” “[Department of Transportation] considers this a failed intersection,” Robbins said. Robbins said they got the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) involved with the study and conducted a road safety audit in 2021 of the Route 9 and Otis Street intersection. The final corridor study report was then submitted to the town in September 2021. According to Robbins, the study examined 13 intersections along Otis Street. Those intersections ranged from driveways exiting onto the street to intersections like Route 9 and Otis. Robbins said that the audit led to a series of recommendations for improvements. Robbins said the proposal now aims to create additional dedicated right hand turn lanes at the Route 9 and Otis Street intersection. Another

proposed improvement at this intersection includes pedestrian crossings. Among other improvements, Robbins noted that there would be a new signalized intersection at the driveway exiting Westborough’s nearby Target location onto Otis Street. “Right now, you know that

it’s very difficult to get out at rush hour — whether it’s the morning, the lunch time or the evening,” Robbins said in comments to the Advisory Finance Committee. There would be a sidewalk from the Target driveway to the entrance of a new Amazon project at 64 Otis St. According to Robbins, a

driveway for that project will additionally align with the driveway to the nearby Speedway Plaza, which would be moved. Robbins said this new intersection would have its own signal. The audit also recommended multimodal connections, including to the Boston Worcester Air Line Bike Trail,

to run on the west side of Otis Street and across Route 9. Robbins noted that there would be sidewalks along the full length of Otis Street. Other prominent driveways and intersections would be improved with crosswalks and crossing lights, according to Robbins. Otis Street | 8

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Graphic novelist with Westborough roots to see biggest release yet in July By Stuart Foster Reporter WESTBOROUGH - An Idahobased graphic novelist originally from Westborough will release a new book with his largest production run yet on July 19. Mat Heagerty’s “Lumberjackula” is being published by Simon & Schuster. It will be available locally at Tatnuck Bookseller. “This is just a higher print run than I’m used to and definitely just a different kind of publisher,” Heagerty said in a recent interview. “They have a further reach than what I’ve previously worked with.” Book follows previous releases “Lumberjackula” is a story about a boy who comes from a mixed lumberjack-vampire family. His parents want him to go to their former middle schools, which are specifically lumberjack or vampire middle schools. The boy is torn because he does not want to disappoint ei-

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ther side of his family, Heagerty said, but does not really want to go to either school because he would rather go to a school for dancers. “It’s about him learning to kind of choose his own path and realizing that his family is going to be behind him no matter what,” Heagerty said. Heagerty said that a lot of inspiration for the story came from his experiences raising his children, saying that he feels excited when his daughter draws because it is an interest of his. “I’m most excited when she’s herself, but you kind of can’t

help but sometimes push some of the things that you want on your kids,” Heagerty said. Heagerty had published other graphic novels before, mostly through the publisher Oni Press. One of them, “Unplugged and Unpopular,” is about a girl who has her cell phone taken away before an alien invasion begins. The other characters are controlled by their phones and unable to see the invasion, so she teams up with her grandmother and her senior friends to fight the aliens. Another graphic novel, “Martian Ghost Centaur,” is about a girl who creates a cryptid myth of a Martian ghost centaur to scare off a big tech company that is buying up her town. Author enjoyed comics at young age Heagerty, who now lives in Idaho, said that he became interested in graphic novels because he has dyslexia. Comics, he said, make it much easier to read. “I’d say early X-Men comics were my first real attempt at

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fund all of the improvements. Robbins said the town has already begun negotiating easements with property owners to make the sidewalks possible. However, he estimated that it may take between three to five years until the project is completed. MassWorks applications were due on June 3. Grant winners will be announced in the fall. ARPA funds Last month, the Select Board voted to allocate $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to serve as matching funds for a MassWorks grant if one is awarded to Westborough. The ARPA allocation would draw from the $5.7 million in federal ARPA dollars given to Westborough. According to Town Manager Kristi Williams, the town will be asking the state for between $5.5 to $6 million in grant funds for the project. The ARPA allocation, she said, is important to free up some of that state money. “We’ve heard loud and clear from the state that they understand that communities have these ARPA funds,” Williams said. “If we’re looking at getting grants for these priority projects, they’re looking at the town to use some of these funds to show that it is a priority.” To view the full presentation from the stakeholders meeting, visit https://www. town.westborough.ma.us/ sites/g/files/vyhlif5176/f/uploads/1110_westborough_corridor_stakeholders_meeting_ february_16_2022.pdf.

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Shrewsbury brothers become youngest North American bridge champions By Stuart Foster Reporter SHREWSBURY - A pair of Shrewsbury brothers recently made history in the game of bridge, becoming the youngest people to win a limited North American Bridge Championship (NABC) event. Eric Xiao, 13, and Jeff Xiao, 10, won the 0-10,000 point Knockout Teams event at the Spring 2022 NABC in Reno, Nevada. They played on a team with their father, Victor Xiao as well as Sarik Goyal of Worcester and Kyle Rockoff of Gilbert, Arizona. “It feels amazing because I never thought that I’d break the record for winning a limited NABC event,” Jeff said in a recent interview. ‘It’s way out of our expectations’ Bridge is a team sport consisting of two parts — bidding and playing the cards. During the bid, players on the same team have to communicate with each other without directly telling them about their

Eric and Jeff Xiao recently won a major bridge honor on a team with their father, Victor as well as Sarik Goyal of Worcester and Kyle Rockoff of Gilbert, Arizona.

cards. As a result, players use a code called a system. Victor Xiao said he first got interested in playing bridge when he was in college and graduate school in the late 1990s. He stopped playing for more than a decade to focus on making a living. But he still enjoyed reading books about the game and translating them from English to Chinese. One day in 2019, Victor had notes about a system and noticed Eric reading them. About

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a month later he tested Eric about it. “It’s a very complicated system, like Morse code,” Victor said. “I tested him and, surprisingly, I found out that he memorized 90 percent of it.” Victor and Eric then went to a local bridge club in Sterling. While their debut was not successful, they kept practicing and earned their first points at a club a month or two later. They continued their improvement in June 2019, per-

forming well at a regional tournament. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Victor and Eric began practicing bridge online. Jeff then started playing in 2021. The recent spring championship was the trio’s first in-person event since coming together as a team. “It’s way out of our expectations, because I had no expectation at all before we went to Reno,” Victor said.

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By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury’s town hall has transitioned to summer hours for the first time, effective May 31. Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced the change during the Board of Selectmen’s May 24 meeting. These summer hours will remain in effect through Sept. 2. As part of the change, operating hours will be extended on Tuesdays to keep Town Hall departments open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Departments will then operate from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Hours on other days will remain unchanged. “We appreciate the opportunity to hopefully serve the residents better and give the employees a little…extra break on Friday afternoons,” Mizikar said. Mizikar described these changes as being part of a pilot program to see if the additional hours are beneficial to town customers. While other offices will open at 8 a.m., the Department of Public Works and Office of the Building Inspector will be open on weekdays starting at 7:30

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MARLBOROUGH - A 22-year old Marlborough man was killed early Saturday morning when he was allegedly hit by a car while walking on Storrow Drive in Boston. The State Police confirmed the news hours later, identifying the victim as Brandon Jennings and announcing that they had arrested a 36-year old man in connection with the crash. Michael Rodriguez of Lynn was subsequently charged with offenses including motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence of liquor, operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in injury or death. Police said the crash took place around 1 a.m. at the off-ramp to the Tobin Bridge and I-93 north. State police said they did know why Jennings was walking along Storrow Drive, but said a preliminary investigation showed he had been struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. Emergency crews responded and performed emergency aid. Jennings, however, was pronounced dead at the scene. As law enforcement investigated the

crash site in Boston, state police said a witness who reportedly saw the crash take place contacted them after following the involved vehicle to an apartment building in Lynn. That witness reportedly provided a location and license plate number to state police. Troopers subsequently arrived on scene in Lynn, where they said they found Rodriguez in possession of the key to the car that had been involved in this crash. A breath test showed Rodriguez with a blood alcohol content of .119 around 3 a.m, according to state police. Though police said the car involved in this crash was registered to another individual, they explained in a press release on Saturday that troopers arrested Rodriguez “based on the totality of evidence, including physical evidence and witness statements.” In addition to other charges, Rodriguez is facing a failure to stop or yield charge. He was released on bail on Saturday, with an order to appear in Boston Municipal Court on Monday for an arraignment. State police noted on Saturday that their investigation is ongoing. The case, meanwhile, will be prosecuted by the office of Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden.

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a.m., aiming to better accommodate contractors and members of the public that work with these offices. “We have staff in the office many days at 7:30 a.m. and the phone starts ringing,” Mizikar said. “So, hopefully we can accommodate folks at that time.” SELCO will also open daily at 7:30 a.m. and will follow the Town Hall’s summer operating hours. Their help desk will still be available Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 508-841-8572 and at helpdesk@townisp.com. These changes will not affect the school department, Shrewsbury Public Library and Council on Aging.

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ARHS alumni organize demonstration following recent mass shootings By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter

People gathered in the Northborough Town Common for a demonstration against gun violence last Sunday.

NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough community members dressed in orange and gathered in the Town Common on May 29 to demonstrate against gun violence following recent shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y. As organizer Sarah Saeed described it, orange is the color that hunters wear in the woods for protection. “It is a color of visibility and has thus become the color of the anti-gun violence movement,” Saeed said. ARHS graduates organize event Saeed and fellow organizer Kathryn Zaia graduated from Algonquin Regional High School in 2021. In the past, they have used demonstrations like this as a

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way to respond to other issues that they care about. Zaia said that they wanted to create a space for people to “gather and mourn lives lost and create a call for action for the community.” “We’re tired of things like this

happening,” Saeed said. “We’re tired of having to hold demonstrations like this one, but we feel it is necessary.” Saeed added that she and Zaia wanted to give current Algonquin students “a platform to

share their voices.” “That’s why we’re here today,” she said. State rep. discusses gun violence Among the attendees on

May 29 was State Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne, whose district includes part of Northborough. Kilcoyne said organizers reached out to ask her to attend and listen to their concerns. Demonstration | 13

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ARHS alumni organize demonstration following recent mass shootings

Organizer Sarah Saeed addresses attendees during the demonstration. Demonstration | from page 12

“Unfortunately, this is yet another mass shooting that has occurred at a school,” she said. “For me, any way that I can support in making sure students are heard, that we’re listening and that we’re actively trying to address the root cause at hand is really important to me.” Kilcoyne was a child in the aftermath of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. She said she remembered the trauma of the shooting and recalled teachers trying to make sure that students were O.K. During the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, Kilcoyne was then working as a staffer in former Rep. Harold Naughton’s office where she worked on updating gun policies. She noted that the children who died during the Sandy Hook shooting would be about the same age as some of the students at last month’s event in Northborough. “It’s devastating to me that we’re here yet again,” Kilcoyne said. ‘There are too many to count’ The recent shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead. That came just a week after a gunman killed 10 people in a supermarket in Buffalo. Attendees of the demonstration in Northborough remembered each of the victims. “This feels a little too familiar,” Saeed said. “Before Uvalde it was Oxford, and before that — Santa Clarita, and before that — Parkland, and before

that — Marshall County, and North Park, and Sandy Hook, and Chardon, and Cleveland, and Blacksburg, and Santana.” “I could go on,” she continued. “There are too many to count; too many students that we failed to protect; too many families destroyed.” Current, former ARHS students speak Events in Northborough last month featured a performance of John Denver’s “Sail Away Home” by Carly Mahowald as well as speeches by former and current Algonquin students. Junior Sara Medina discussed mental illness. Sophomore Ava Arcona talked about how people are “desensitized to the horrors of gun violence in America.” “We as a nation are so accustomed to these tragedies that the news of yet another school shooting was simply a drop in the bucket, but as students, the danger feels very real and very close,” Arcona said. She recalled an incident in November where a staff member at ARHS accidentally set off an emergency lockdown announcement during passing time. Over the PA system, a voice told students and staff that there was an active shooter on campus, advising individuals to take immediate shelter. “Immediately, we were thrown into disarray,” Arcona said. “Students rushed down the halls, cramming themselves into classrooms while still having no clue as to what was going on.” She said she remembered the “look of panic” on a teacher’s

face as he “frantically” waved students into his classroom. Principal Sean Bevan discussed that incident in an email to the Community Advocate on Wednesday of last week, explaining that a staff member “inadvertently engaged a prerecorded message” announcing that the school was going into lockdown. “She immediately announced that this was an error and that we were not in lockdown, and I announced something similar right afterwards,” Bevan wrote. He shared an email that had been sent to students, staff and families explaining what happened. The email said that the school was using the error as an opportunity to strengthen its safety protocols, including how and when they employed the lockdown protocol. Bevan said they immediately disabled the feature and haven’t had issues since. Arcona said it was “business as usual” at ARHS after the announcement. “After the adrenaline had subsided, all I felt was tired,” she said. Arcona said she felt the same exhaustion when she heard the news of the Uvalde shooting, just as she felt the exhaustion during lockdown drills. She further criticized lawmakers who “do nothing to prevent gun violence from happening” and act surprised when another shooting occurs. “We no longer feel safe at the place we spend the majority of our time,” Arcona said. “This cannot be our new normal.” “Students, children, adults dying because we are too scared to regulate our precious firearms is not normal,” she continued. “Police standing outside the scene while they wait to get rescued is not normal. I hope that all of you will hear this and decide that enough is enough.” ‘Let’s work together to create a kinder world’ Speeches continued on May 29, with speakers calling for gun violence protection laws, universal background checks and a ban on automatic rifles. They also called on individuals to make their voices heard. Medina called gun control “extremely vital,” noting that shooters at Robb and Sandy Hook elementary schools shouldn’t have had access to the weapons they used.

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Northborough’s White Cliffs chimney to be disassembled White Cliffs | from page 1

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Convening last month, this was the first time that the White Cliffs Committee met since December 2020. According to Coderre, the chimney was one of the items highlighted in an assessment done by DBVW Architects and submitted to the town on Dec. 7, 2020. The architects noted that there are nine fireplaces in the mansion that rely on four chimneys. “The south chimney, which is the most elaborate, displays severe damage,” they wrote. The study noted that the chimney had “significant” brick displacement, structural cracks and “extreme” paint failure. Coderre explained that the architects initially recommended that, if the budget permitted, the chimney should be rebuilt and repointed with some disassembly done as well. “At the time, the committee decided not to pursue that due to the cost and the limited budget that we had while we were trying to figure out how

Drone photography shows the White Cliffs mansion and its deteriorating chimney.

to best proceed,” Coderre said. He continued, “Unfortunately, the chimney did not do well in a recent storm.” Coderre said the chimney was in “rough shape” and had lost some bricks. When the bricks first let loose, Coderre signed a contract for a little over $6,000 for a mason to secure the chimney. However, when the mason arrived and used a lift to examine the chimney closely, Charpentier said they noticed that the

back of the chimney was bowed out “substantially, as well.” The mason, Charpentier said, realized they couldn’t support and secure the chimney as it is. Town concerned about chimney collapse Thompson said the town’s main concern is getting the chimney down before it falls into the building. “The way it’s bowed out in the back it could really at any

point fall either into that front porch or into the turret on the right hand side if you’re looking at the building,” he said. As such, the town plans to disassemble the chimney down to the roofline. Thompson said structure below the roofline seemed to still be “somewhat intact,” meaning repairs may be limited to repointing. Town staff proposed disassembling and capping the chimney to make it safe and watertight. Then, the town can get accurate numbers on how much it would cost to rebuild, Thompson said. Committee approves $60,000 disassembly Ultimately, the White Cliffs Committee agreed to spend $60,000 for the disassembly work, with town staff estimating a pricetag of more than $150,000 to completely rebuild the chimney if the town chooses to pursue that option at a later date. Committee member Norm

Corbin advocated for a result where there isn’t water entering the building and where some of the chimney bricks are preserved. “I’m not excited about rebuilding the chimney at this point,” Corbin said. He said that, when the committee goes through its budget, there may be other things in the mansion that need to be addressed. “If we had deep pockets, that’s a different topic,” Corbin said. Fellow member Tom Reardon also voiced concerns about the prospect of rebuilding a 130-year-old chimney to meet current building requirements. “I’m just cautioning everybody,” he said. “You can’t reconstruct what was there because it won’t meet current code, and what those implications are, we don’t know yet.” Coderre added that those codes would apply if the town wanted the chimney to be functional, as opposed to being purely decorative.

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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.

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Sunday, May 15 8:02 a.m. Otis St. Larceny. 10:38 a.m. Hitching Post Ln. Threats. Tuesday, May 17 8:14 p.m. Bartlett St. Assault. 9:56 p.m. Otis St. Larceny. Wednesday, May 18 7:21 a.m. Lanthorn Rd. Fraud. Thursday, May 19 4:26 p.m. West Main St./Crestwood Dr. Accident: P.D. Friday, May 20 9:42 a.m. Brewer St. Fraud. Saturday, May 21 8:53 a.m. St James Dr. Fraud. Sunday, May 22 10:54 a.m. Lincoln St. Vandalism. 11:52 a.m. East Main St. Threats. 2:49 p.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. Monday, May 23 3:35 p.m. Southwest Cutoff/Belmont St. Accident: P.D. 4:23 p.m. Railroad Dr./Lyman St. Hit and run. Tuesday, May 24 7:46 a.m. Church/Crawford Sts. Accident: P.D. 10:07 a.m. Shops Way. Hit and run.

5:15 p.m. Otis St. Larceny. Thursday, May 26 10:35 a.m. Church St. Hit and run. 10:54 p.m. Otis St. Larceny. Friday, May 27 2:29 p.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. Saturday, May 28 12:51 a.m. Shady Lane Ave. Vandalism.

Grafton

Sunday, May 22 2:29 p.m. Bicknell Rd. Road hazard. 8:20 p.m. Providence Rd. Accident – no injuries. Monday, May 23 7:32 a.m. Worcester St. Vandalism. 9:23 a.m. Worcester St. Larceny/ theft. Tuesday, May 24 1:49 a.m. Providence Rd. Scam/ attempted scam. 7:49 a.m. Orchard St. B&E – past. 9:52 a.m. English Row. B&E – past. 2:13 p.m. Demers St. B&E – past. 2:17 p.m. Main St. Illegal dumping. 9:48 p.m. Ferry St. B&E – past. Wednesday, May 25 7:33 a.m. Samuel Dr. Fire – electrical. 7:40 a.m. Worcester St. Accident – no injuries. 9:59 a.m. Main/Sampson Sts. Accident – hit & run. Friday, May 27

12:17 p.m. Falmouth St. Accident – no injuries. 2:04 p.m. Pleasant St. Wires down. 5:02 p.m. Providence Rd. Larceny/ theft. 8:23 p.m. Providence Rd. Accident – no injuries. Saturday, May 28 6:12 a.m. Providence Rd. Traffic hazard. 9:30 a.m. Fairlawn St. Harassment. 11:31 a.m. Adams Rd. Illegal dumping. 3:17 p.m. Main St./Leland Hill Rd. Flooding. 8:44 p.m. Westboro Rd. Traffic hazard.

Southborough

Friday, May 27 6:30 p.m. Turnpike Rd. MVA property damage only. Saturday, May 28 2:08 a.m. Arrested, Higor Do Vale Fialho Junior, of Walcott Valley Dr., Hopkinton, on warrant, unlicensed operation of MV, speeding. 9:26 a.m. Pine Hill Rd. Down wire. Monday, May 30 9:46 a.m. Southville Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. 8:46 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Disabled MV. Tuesday, May 31 3:32 p.m. Turnpike Rd. MVA property damage only. 4:12 p.m. David Henry Gardner Ln. Larceny/forgery/fraud.

Wednesday, June 1 7:11 p.m. MacNeil Dr. Vandalism. Thursday, June 2 12:36 a.m. Arrested, Horlishka E. Soto, of Second St., Framingham, on warrant, no inspection sticker. 5:18 a.m. Mass Pike (I90). Road hazard. 4:03 p.m. Willow St./Firmin Ave. MVA property damage only.

Shrewsbury

Friday, May 27 8:24 a.m. Cherry St. Larceny. 4:15 p.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 9:41 p.m. Grove Meadow Ln. B&E attempted. 10:14 p.m. Arrested, Ryan M. Sabatalo, 34, of 13 Nightview Pl., Millbury, for OUI liquor, MV lights violation, operation to endanger. Saturday, May 28 2:12 a.m. Arrested, Anthony R. Buskey, 28, LKA of 126 Beaver St., Apt. 6, Framingham, for possession Class B substance, oper MV with license suspended/revoked. 8:05 a.m. Monroe St. Vandalism. 9:26 a.m. Monroe St. Vandalism. 3:08 p.m. Main St. Vandalism. 8:20 p.m. Arrested, Maria Theresa Roy, 36, of 589 Westminster Hill Rd., Apt. 1, Fitchburg, for oper MV with license suspended/revoked, unregistered vehicle, warrant. Sunday, May 29 9:46 a.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Police | 19

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3:29 p.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Monday, May 30 3:57 a.m. Lakeside Dr. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 7:25 a.m. Bailey Rd. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 8:25 a.m. Glen terr. Assaults. 4:13 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Accident with injury. 4:57 p.m. Arrested, Luis Alberto Guzman, 18, of 30 Edward St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for moped violation,

fail to stop for police, resisting arrest, and Jace Amell, 20, of 19 Scrimgeour Rd., Worcester, for operation to endanger, fail to stop for police, resisting arrest. Tuesday, May 31 6:23 a.m. I-290 Westbound. Accident with injury. 11:45 a.m. North Quinsigamond. Accident with injury. 12:26 p.m. Old Mill Rd. Vandalism. 1:10 p.m. Gates Rd. Larceny. 1:52 p.m. Boylston St. B&E residential. 1:55 p.m. Lake St. Threats. 3:49 p.m. Hill/Boylston Sts. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

4:54 p.m. Knowlton Ave. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 7:41 p.m. Main St. Dispute. 8:21 p.m. Ivy Path. Larceny. Wednesday, June 1 12:05 a.m. Main St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 11:27 a.m. North St. Harassment. 2:01 p.m. Flamingo Cir. Threats. 3:42 p.m. Grafton St. Larceny. 11:27 p.m. Arrested, Joel Rivera, 35, of 132 Country Club Blvd., Worcester, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise, false ID following arrest. Thursday, June 2 10:20 a.m. Maple Ave. Road haz-

ard – trees/wires/debris. 11:08 a.m. Hapgood Way. Harassment. 11:59 a.m. Beverly Hill Dr. Identity theft. 2:14 p.m. Boston Tpke. Assaults. 2:35 p.m. Fieldstone Dr. Assaults. 5:45 p.m. Kenilworth Rd. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

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Christie N. Foto, 101 GRAFTON - Christie N. Foto, 101, passed peacefully at home May 26th, 2022 in the care of and love of family. Mr. Foto was born May 21, 1921 in, Albania; he moved to the United States at the age of 16 and was a lifelong resident of North Grafton. He leaves his four daughters, Deborah J. Taylor and her husband, Tom of Franklin, Patricia E. Reichle and her husband Stephen of Grafton, Nancy L. Swanner of San Antonion, TX, Pamela R. Dennis and her husband Brian of Sussex, WI; Seven grandchildren, Thomas Taylor, Chrystie Hasenfuss, Jennifer Nikula, Jamie Spaeth, Jaclyn Van Alstine, Brian Dennis, Brianna Dennis; Nine great grandchildren, Sophia Taylor,

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her loving, cherished, and devoted family by her side. Judy was born March 13, 1943, in Worcester, daughter of the late Annette (Grenier) and Lawrence LaBrie. She leaves her husband of 42 years, John Fagan, her children Beth Zastawny, Todd Zastawny and his wife Deborah and Joseph Fagan and his wife Adrianne, her sister Sandra Cadrin, grandchildren Trevor, Jacob, Kathryn and Jonathan, her daughter-in-law Lynne Zastawny and her nieces Susan Kelly and Kathleen Gauthier. She was predeceased by her son Thomas Zastawny and her first husband Mitchell Zastawny. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

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Celia Taylor, Peter Hasenfuss, Jack Hasenfuss, Tenley Nikula, Beckham Nikula, Penelope Spaeth, Emmett Spaeth, Reese Van Alstine; as well as many nieces and nephews. One sister Lefteri Sotillari. He was predeceased by his wife Hazel B. (Esten) Foto, his parents Nicholas and Evgjeni (Petchos) Foto, two siblings, Lule Ruqi and Margharita Gjinko. The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

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Donovan, Krystle and Richard Pratt, Julianne and Jacob Uhlman, Rachel, Renee, Eric, and Sarah Donovan, Meghan Donovan, Dante, Jovan, and Talia Camacho, Hollie, Dennis, Brooke, and Lea Donovan, David and Alex Donovan; greatgrandchildren, Cole, Haley, Bradley, Tyler, Ryder, and Travis. She was predeceased by her beautiful daughterin-law, Donna E. Donovan in 2018; and her husband, Richard P. Donovan in 2007. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

William J. Quigley, 64 GRAFTON - With great sorrow, the family of William (Bill) Jude Quigley, 64, of North Grafton, MA, announces his passing after a short courageous battle with cancer on May 26, 2022. Bill was born on March 14, 1958, to Joseph Quigley and Rita (Hawes) Quigley of Canton, Massachusetts. He will be lovingly remembered by his spouse of 36 years, Suzanne. Bill and Suzanne had a collaborative and caring relationship, one that was based on mutual support and a deep love for each other. Bill is survived by his brother Robert and his wife Donna, his sister Ann and her husband, William, his brother-in-law, Edward, and his wife, Cheryl, Robert and wife Sheryl, Paul and his wife Cheryl, Philip and his wife Yvonne, Peter, and his sister-in-law, Karen and her partner Gary.

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Matthew M. Rourke, 35 TEWKSBURY/GRAFTON Matthew Michael Rourke, 35, passed away following a tragic accident on T h u rs d ay, May 26, 2022. Matt’s roots were in Grafton, MA, where he spent his entire childhood and attended Grafton High School where he played varsity football. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Lucas) Rourke, his mother Lois Rourke, his sisters Meghan Rourke and Keely Labertew (Rourke), as well as his beloved dogs. He loved fiercely and deeply, and we take comfort in knowing that he is resting with his two heroes who predeceased him: his father Michael Rourke and his grandfather Harvey Beaudoin. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Camille D. Martin, 87 SHREWSBURY - Camille Dolores (Caron) Martin, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sund ay, M ay 29, 2022 at Homestead Hall in Worcester. Camille lived independently at her home in Shrewsbury until December 29, 2021. Camille is survived by her 4

children, Denise Hein and her husband Don, Susan, Jim and David Martin. Also survived by her 5 grandchildren, her daughter-in-law Adrienne Martin and her three fur babies and many nieces and nephews back in her home state of New Hampshire. She is predeceased by her husband Paul H. Martin, her daughter Michelle and son John Martin. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted.

Charles T. Gilchrist, 87 NORTH GRAFTON - Charles T. “Charlie” Gilchrist, 87, of North Grafton passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Frances E. (Conn) Gilchrist; four sons Stephen Gilchrist and wife Wendy of Bridgewater, NH, and their three sons, John Gilchrist from Charlton, MA and his two sons, William Gilchrist and wife Julieanne from Dillon, CO his son and daughter and Robert and his wife Julie from Grafton, Ma and their two sons and daughter. Throughout the years Charles enjoyed his time surrounded by his eleven grandchildren: Chad, Corey, Cody, John, Jake, Jesse, Kyle, Kayla Rose, Michael, Samantha, and Nicholas. As well as four great-grandchildren; Grace, Addison, Shane, and Harper. Charles was predeceased by his beloved grandson Jake Gilchrist and his former daughter

in law Lorna Gilchrist. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Marguerite B. Cadrin, 94 GRAFTON - Marguerite B. Cadrin, 94, passed away at home on May 29, 2 022 . T h e daughter of Raoul and Yvonne (Beaudreau) Roberge, Marguerite was born July 2, 1927, in South Grafton, MA and was a life-long resident in town. She leaves her children James Cadrin and his companion Kay, Michael Cadrin and his wife Darlene, William Cadrin, Susan Cadrin, Joseph Cadrin, daughter-inlaw Tricia Cadrin, and her brother Hector Roberge. She also leaves many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Paul Cadrin, her son David Cadrin, her sisters Theresa Cardin Morris, Lucienne Burroughs and her brother Ralph Roberge. The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Charles D. Turner, 86, SHREWSBURY - Charles D. “Charlie” Turner, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the comfort of his home

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To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Jennifer A Rickard of Northborough, MA. Jennifer A Rickard of Northborough, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by 136 Main Street Condominium Association. The owner of the property is 136 Main Street Condominium Association The work is located at 136 MAIN STREET Map-Parcel 29-167). The filing is a request for agreement on Resource Area boundaries. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Brian Jacobs. The owner of the property is 40-45 Old County Road Realty Trust. The work is located at 60 OLD COUNTY ROAD Map-Parcel 60- 67,73&74.). The proposed project is a subdivision in Buffer Zone to Lake Boon. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

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Westborough prepares for July 4th Block Party By Ed Karvoski Jr Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough July 4th Block Party is back on schedule. This event is traditionally scheduled as an annual holiday kickoff celebration on the Friday before the Fourth of July. It was canceled in 2020, though, due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, though. Last year’s block party then took place later in the summer after the state lifted restrictions on large gatherings. “It was well-attended with people excited to get back out together and celebrate,” Recreation Director Jenn Kirkland said of the 2021 event. “We weren’t 100 percent back to normal yet,” she added, however. Kirkland and the other members of the Westborough July 4th Block Party Planning Committee have now scheduled this year’s event for Friday, June 24 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bay State Commons.

Committee adapts to changes The committee is accustomed to adapting to changes. The block party originally took place along several blocks of West Main Street with vehicular traffic closed for the event. Citing safety concerns, town department leaders suggested that the committee relocate the event to Bay State Commons in 2018, Kirkland noted. “We partner with the police, fire and DPW, and whatever we need to do for safety is of the utmost importance,” she said on behalf of the committee. “I was a little nervous about moving to Bay State Commons, but now that we’ve been there a few years it feels like that’s where the block party should be.” Entertaining on the bandstand Two popular acts from past block parties will once again provide live entertainment on the bandstand. Each has gained nearly 50 years of performance experience.

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The Reminisants, an oldies cover band founded in 1973 and longtime staple of this event, will perform classic rock-‘n’-roll music. “We always book the Reminisants the day after each block party,” Kirkland noted. “They’re so energetic and they play music that people of all ages can enjoy.” Also returning to the stage for this year’s block party is Fran Flynn, who has consistently worked as a professional magician since 1975. Prior to his magic show, he’ll create balloon animals for children at the booth of Westboro Tennis & Swim Club. While on stage, Flynn wel-

Angelo Cavalieri, past president of the Westborough Lions Club, takes the seat of the organization’s dunk tank during last year’s block party.

comes children as volunteer assistants. “There’s nothing better than the smile of a child,” he said. Featuring family-friendly activities A number of community organizations and local businesses will offer free activities,

some with giveaways. “Civic Club members staff the tickets table and volunteer to help wherever we need them,” Kirkland said. “They’re big supporters of this event.” Rotarians will distribute free American flags. Lions Club members will get dunked in a tank. Newcomers Club members will create temporary tattoos. Fun challenges will include a word search by Central One Federal Credit Union, lawn games by the BORO Sugar Shack, and cornhole by the Westborough Historical Society. Stationed onsite will be food and dessert trucks including Dean’s Concessions, Uhlman’s Ice Cream and VeeBop. “The committee works really hard on this event and it’s nice to see it all come together on that night,” Kirkland said. “It’s a great way to kick off the summer.” Find block party updates at facebook.com/westboroughREC.

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Westborough faces lifeguard shortage for Lake Chauncy beach By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter W E ST B O RO U G H - L a ke Chauncy may not be staffed this summer due to a lifeguard shortage, according to Westborough Recreation Director Jenn Kirkland. Kirkland told the Select Board during its May 24 meeting that the department only had seven new applicants to be a lifeguard. Two of those individuals had limited availability. Three current staff members were anticipated to return. “This is an unfortunate situation,” Kirkland said. “But we’re not alone. Almost every community that I’ve spoken with is having the same struggle hiring lifeguards.” Town staff recently talked about putting a cautionary sign at the lake. Assistant Town Manager Kimberly Foster said the recommended language for those warning signs is “No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk,” though staff are currently working on its exact language. Chair Ian Johnson said it was disappointing. But he added that he felt this was the right decision. Town ran recruiting effort The town had previously spent about four months “recruiting hard” to attract lifeguards, Kirkland said. She outlined the various ways the town has tried to get candidates, including advertising on social media and in email blasts. The town reached out to the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA, Westboro Tennis and Swim Club and other swim venues. They, likewise, tried recruiting kids who had applied to be camp counselors. Staff even put a banner on the fence to the Lake Chauncy beach. While the staff ran through different scenarios, however, Kirkland said it wasn’t feasible with the amount of applicants that ultimately came in. “I just don’t think it’s fair for the community to have to pay for a service that we, frankly, can’t deliver, and I wouldn’t want to put anyone – whether patrons or the few lifeguards that we did have – in any kind of unsafe situation,” Kirkland said. Town also lacks waterfront director Short lifeguards, the town

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“People tell us what they need and want,” she said. Bowie’s approach is a contrast to physical therapy in the 1990’s, when machines were often used for rehab. A patient back then might gain strength in one particular muscle, but that would not translate to improvement in overall function. “Science shows that it’s better to provide functional rehabilitation associated with common activities, such as climbing stairs or bending over the washer,” Bowie said. Where Hardy Physical Therapy stands out is what Bowie refers to as their “old-school” approach in which the therapists work with patients as the need presents itself. Some patients come from other physical therapy practices where they had a 30-minute limit for each treatment session. “No one is going to tell me when the work is done,” Bowie said. “We customize our patients’ experience. We aren’t on a stopwatch; we end each session based on the patient’s needs.” In addition to helping athletes recover from injuries, Hardy therapists serve the “weekend warriors” - people who go out and hike Everest and then come for therapy because everything hurts. Hardy Physical Therapy also treats patients 65 years and older who want to return to normal activities following joint replacements. Bowie speaks of Hardy Physical Therapy’s deep roots in the community. They have been in the same location in Northborough since 1981 and also have an office in Hudson. “People know us from my dad, Terry Hardy, who has retired. We work with the students in Hudson schools and at Algonquin. We sponsor school teams, golf tournaments, police events. Ours is a family-owned practice, and we make physical therapy a pleasant, individualized experience for anyone who walks through our doors.” Learn more about Hardy Physical Therapy at https:// hardyphysicaltherapy.com. Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide information and background about Community Advocate advertisers.

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NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough is sponsoring a parent webinar series to support families and teenagers’ well-being. The district recently announced this effort, saying it is committed to supporting the social, emotional and academic development and well-being of its students. Staff noted that rates of anxiety, depression and social isolation are at record

WESTBOROUGH - Westborough marked a first with its monthly employee excellence award last month, honoring TJ Voutas of the Department of Public Works’ Cemetery Department following a private citizen’s letter. The town announced this in a press release on Monday, noting that the citizen had hailed Voutas as an “outstanding member of the town’s DPW department.” The citizen’s letter noted Voutas’ “dedication to our loved ones’ graves,” regularly going out of his way to respect the sensitivities of grieving families. “With great care, TJ has addressed certain requests made by this and other individuals, ‘dealing every day with grieving loved ones picking out plots for burial with pure respect,’” the town said. The letter writer report-

high rates for children and adolescents. The series kicked off on May 31 with a webinar on mental health, suicidality and supporting children. The next session was scheduled to be held on June 7 as of press time. That session focused on keeping kids safe online and preventing cyberbullying. It was due to feature staff from the office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. The series will now end

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terfront director and at least one head lifeguard, she said. Ideally, there would be at least 15 lifeguards for Kirkland to feel comfortable staffing the beach. While Kirkland said that number may seem high, she noted that the applicants often don’t have full availability. Last year, with 13 lifeguards on staff, there were not enough staff members. “We had callouts,” Kirkland said. “There were vacations planned, things of that nature.” Select Board discusses opening beach gate Kirkland said that the town is not planning to open the gate to the Chauncy beach, adding that people can access the area by going around its fence. Supporting the decision to not run insufficient lifeguard

services, some Select Board members expressed their concerns about this specific plan. Patrick Welch recalled recently taking his granddaughters to the playground at Lake Chauncy, lifting their strollers over rocks to get around the fence and wheeling across the beach’s sand to get onto a sidewalk to get to the playground. “If that gate was open, I would have immediately been [able to go] right into the sidewalk and not to have done that,” Welch said. “I can only imagine mothers having to do that with two and three children to bring them to the playground.” He called for the gate to be open during daylight hours. This presentation was an advisory to the Select Board and town staff plan to have more information regarding Lake Chauncy in the future.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Shrewsbury girl scouts build new pollinator garden By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor

Girl Scouts plan garden Beginning their efforts last fall, Girl Scouts met with Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation officials to discuss ideal locations for a new pollinator garden, which is designed to support crucial pollinator species. They ultimately landed on

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SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury’s Lake Street park has a new pollinator garden near its prominent storywalk and trailheads. The garden is the work of Girl Scout Troop 30930, which worked with town officials to plan the project as part of their Silver Award process. Cadette Scouts involved in the project include Meena Lakshmanan, Shruti Sivashankar, Amy He and Aarya Patel. Several parents have also supported this work.

Parents and Girl Scouts pose for a photo with the new Lake Street Park pollinator garden in Shrewsbury. Front left to right: parent volunteer Yan Wang, troop leader Aruna R. Tikaare, cadette scouts Meena Lakshmanan, Shruti Sivashankar, Amy He, Aarya Patel and Troop leader Nima Patel. Back left to right: parent volunteers Sivashankar Sivakollundu and Srividhya Lakshmanan.

the Lake Street Park plot, later working with the Shrewsbury Garden Club to identify ideal native plants to populate the garden. Girl Scouts then volunteered at the Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale earlier this year, receiving a separate donation of

plants from the Club. “We’re getting the plants from the community and we’re giving back to the community,” Sivashankar said. Girl Scouts build garden Girl Scouts were on site at Lake Street Park late last

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Lake Street Park is located off Lake Street in Shrewsbury, adjacent to SAC Park. The pollinator garden is located at the end of the Lake Street Park driveway. Troop 30930 further plans to release a website soon educating community members about the pollinator garden.

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‘Just be you’: ARHS holds 2022 graduation By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - Families and loved ones cheered on Sunday morning as members of the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Class of 2022 tossed their caps into the air. The display capped this year’s ARHS graduation ceremonies, in which 322 graduates received their diplomas. “Over the past four years, you have learned, competed, laughed, cried, celebrated, grown, persevered and endured together,” said Superintendent Greg Martineau during his welcome comments. “Although I don’t want to speak for others, I’m sure that many would agree that we are excited for your next journey whether traveling the world, joining the military, starting a career or going to college,” he continued. Among the speakers during the ceremony was Principal Sean Bevan, Class President

Class President Lindsey Stone speaks during graduation.

An ARHS grad waves while crossing the stage at graduation on Sunday. PHOTOS/LAURA HAYES

Lindsey Stone and Senior Class Essayist Ryan Jennings. Stone reflected on the class’ elementary, middle school and freshmen year experiences and memories. “[We] then remember when we lost it all and learned the true importance of school — each other,” Stone said. Stone called her class’ sophomore and junior years a “hiber-

nation” for their senior year. This year then came with “so many highs,” Stone said, such as filling the stands for athletic games and being able to hold pep rallies, senior nights, plays and musicals and prom. She shared two lessons she learned from her senior year. One — give back to help and make others happy, though Stone urged class-

mates to not forget to also give that love to themselves. Two – don’t be afraid to ask for help. Stone thanked several people, including her fellow classmates. “This year, these last 12 years wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was without your outstanding energy, spirit and support,” Stone said. “I truly wouldn’t want to be graduat-

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Westborough High School graduates its 150th class

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WHS Valedictorian Aarushi Pant humorously wishes her classmates “amazingly imperfect futures.” WHS Class of 2022 graduates toss their caps into the air.

By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Westborough High School (WHS) celebrated its 150th graduating class on Saturday when the 292 students of the Class of 2022 assembled for their outdoor ceremony. For the first time since the pandemic hit, the ceremony included the WHS Senior Choral Union singing the national anthem under the direction of Alyson Greer Espinosa. Also returning this year was instrumental music performed by the WHS Band directed by Evan Doyle. Surrounding the turf field were decorations from the previous evening’s Memory Lane Stroll for the graduating seniors and their families. Memories then continued at the podium as School Committee Chair Lisa Edinberg welcomed attendees to the ceremony. Class President Sasha Wilkinson noted that her classmates are currently the only grade at WHS to experience “a single year of complete normalcy” when they were freshmen. As seniors, they subsequently revived a number of events that had been canceled due to pandemic restrictions. “The participation, patience and resilience of every single student has begun to not only rebuild the community events that we once had, but also expand them even more,” she said. Valedictorian Aarushi Pant humorously acknowledged that she had self-described

arships amounting to over $135,000. Another traditional sign of normalcy, likewise, took place after the ceremony concluded.

The WHS Class of 2022 gathered together and tossed their caps into the air. For more photos, visit CommunityAdvocate.com.

Principal Brian Callaghan presents a diploma to WHS graduate Johan Badaoui.

herself as a perfectionist while a freshman. Pant noted that she has since learned that perfectionism is not necessarily a good trait. “I wish you all amazingly imperfect futures,” she told her graduating classmates. Superintendent Amber Bock drew on personal experiences in her comments to express an appreciation for interacting with different personalities. “The years ahead of you have plenty of room for people and perspectives that will challenge and fascinate you,” she told the graduating seniors. “All of them can enrich you.” Principal Brian Callaghan commended the graduating seniors for rising to face multiple challenges and for becoming role models. “Your maturity, responsibility and extraordinary achievement in every part of this high school have genuinely provided a fabulous model for those who will follow,” he said. “Thanks to each of you for how you’ve conducted yourself in making good on our core value of mutual respect and commitment to meaningful learning.” Graduates this year were recognized for receiving schol-

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Marlborough High School holds 2022 graduation ceremony By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough High School (MHS) celebrated its graduates this past weekend, marking a return to a traditional graduation ceremony format after two years of COVID-19 disruptions. Addressing graduates on Sunday morning, speakers acknowledged the impacts of the pandemic while also looking to the future. “What does one say to an amazing group of young people that have endured and persevered through so much?” Principal Dan Riley asked at one point “Wherever you go and whatever you do,” he ultimately said, “continue to be kind.” The ceremony specifically featured comments from Mayor Arthur Vigeant, Schools Superintendent Michael Bergeron and Riley, as well as Salutatorian Sarah Cronin, Valedictorian Courtney Sweeney and Class President Adham Hussein.

Top left: MHS graduates proceed into their graduation ceremony. Top right: A member of the MHS Class of 2022 shakes the hand of Marlborough Schools Superintendent Michael Bergeron. Bottom right: Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant speaks during this year’s MHS graduation ceremony.

Treasurer Kobe Almeida and Class Historian Thiago Borges, who spoke together, presented this year’s class gift — a banner proclaiming Marlborough High School as “Home of the

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Hudson High School Class of 2022 celebrates graduation By Stuart Foster Reporter

Top left: HHS Class of 2022 Salutatorian Abigail Maston speaks during graduation. Top right: HHS Class President Kate Champeau claps during her school’s graduation ceremony. Bottom left: HHS graduates applaud during graduation festivities this past Saturday. PHOTOS/STUART FOSTER

members of the Class of 2022 are now able to choose their own paths to follow. She further reflected on the journey to date, noting a sense of home at Hudson High School. “Even though it’s time to move on, we will always remember this place,” Champeau said. “This school impacted us and changed us for the better.” Medeiros began his speech by playing a clip from the song “Come Out and Play” by The Offspring and asking the graduating class if anyone could guess who the artist was. Medeiros identified the band’s singer Dexter Holland, who has a PhD in molecular biology, as an example of how people should be able to reenvision themselves as they get older.

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Westborough Lions Club awards 2022 Post-Secondary Education Scholarship

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King Lion Burton Christensen (left) stands with Lions Club scholarship recipient Riya Parikh and District 33A Cabinet Secretary and Scholarship Committee Chair Susan Ash.

WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Lions Club recently awarded its 2022 Post-Secondary Education Scholarship to Westborough High School senior Riya Parikh. In a press release, the Lions Club said it chose to award the $1,000 scholarship to Parikh for her community service, academic performance, and “ability to achieve success despite overcoming obstacles.” The Lions Club further thanked supporters of its Rubber Duck Derby, which was held back in April, for helping fund the scholarship.

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