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Industrial building proposed for former Pointe at Hills Farm site in Shrewsbury

Star-spangled celebration Longtime holiday parade returns to the Southborough Library By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer

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Cars pass the site of a proposed industrial building along Route 20.

By Laura Hayes, Senior Reporter

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SHREWSBURY - A 134,000-square-foot industrial building may be coming to Route 20 in Shrewsbury, pending approval from town boards and commissions. Project engineer Gene Sullivan told the Conservation Commission on June 21 that it would most likely be a warehouse, though there could be light manufactur-

SOUTHBOROUGH - A familiar holiday tradition spanning over 30 years returned last Friday when the Southborough Library’s young patrons and their grownups marched in this year’s Fourth of July parade. The tradition resumed after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Once again this year, most of the parade participants wore red, white and blue attire. They also carried accessories provided by the library including American

The D’Innocenzo sisters — (l to r) Lucy, 5, Mary, 6, and Rita, 5 — lead the Fourth of July Parade from the Town House on Common Street back toward the Southborough Library.

Northborough celebrates reopened Assabet Park By Laura Hayes, Senior Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - After months of eagerly waiting, kids and families have flocked to the newly renovated Assabet Park in recent weeks. The park officially re-opened on Memorial Day weekend.

Among the families enjoying the park one mid-June afternoon was Deb Melander’s, who was at the park with her grandson, Jack. “It’s a beautiful park. [I] love it — a lot to do,” she said. Melander was planning on returning Assabet Park | 15

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Right now, the right to abortion care is at risk because of a deliberate, decades-long takeover of the Supreme Court by powerful right-wing extremists. We’re seeing the culmination of this takeover as the Court just overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion access a constitutional right. This opens the door for states to outlaw abortion and take us back to a time when women were forced to go through with an unwanted pregnancy, potentially endangering their health and hurting their ability to provide for their families. But it’s possible to undo this damage. The Judiciary Act would add four seats, restoring balance to the Supreme Court. It’s the solution that recent polling showed is supported by the majority of Americans, and it’s what we need to move away from partisan rulings that dismantle our rights and freedoms. And it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. It’s time to do it again. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 to ensure we protect our fundamental freedoms and restore balance to our courts now. Regards, Mary K. Frano, Northborough

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Community members gathered last month for the opening of this year’s Westborough Farmers’ Market.

loved the idea,” McCarthy said. “They have been a fantastic partner.” Rotary steps in The location of the Farmers’ Market is not the only thing that has changed over the last few years. Previously, it was organized by Dismas House, which is a non-profit social services organization based in Worcester. McCarthy said that they decided not to continue in 2021, however. That’s where the Westborough Rotary Club stepped in, taking over the task of running the market. McCarthy credited Rotarians Heather Abraham and Kathy Wilfert as being instrumental in saving the Farmers’ Market. Abraham proposed that the Rotary Club begin organizing the market, and the club voted to take this role up. Wilfert has also helped manage the market since 2021. “I think [the] Rotary [Club]

does a lot of great for the community, and I don’t think that people always make the connection,” McCarthy said. “They see the things getting done, I don’t know that they know Rotary does it.” Market features music, face painting and more In addition to vendors, the market’s recent opening day had attractions like face painting, henna tattoos and live music from the Long Lost String Band. Performers including Karen Amlaw, Miguel Melendez and Luanne Crosby will now continue to augment market dates throughout the remainder of the season. Some of the vendors for the market will additionally be present throughout the entire season, while others will only sell on certain dates. The Westborough Farmers’ Market will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 20.

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ing at the site. “Our anticipated market is that it would be more of a warehouse, distribution user,” Sullivan said. Site spans 10.5 acres The application was filed by Shrewsbury Land Property Owner, LLC, which is based in Boston. The site, located at 440 Hartford Turnpike, spans 10.5 acres on the corner of Stoney Hill Road and Hartford Turnpike. It’s being constructed as a speculative building, which typically means that the developers work to attract tenants either during or after their construction process. Sullivan noted that they are proposing a right turn in and out of the site onto Route 20. There would be 28 loading dock doors on the front of the building facing the road. Sullivan noted that his team had already received a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to position the loading docks in that way, noting that the building would help block out noise for homes on nearby Stoney Hill Road and Thistle Hill Drive. “We just thought that was a better orientation versus having the loading operations facing the neighborhood behind us,” Sullivan said. Site previously part of The Pointe at Hills Farm The land was previously permitted as part of a 40B project called The Pointe at Hills Farm. Back in 2015, Smart Growth Design LLC applied for a comprehensive permit for that project. The plans would have located 280 apartment units on two noncontiguous sites at 440 Hartford Turnpike and 526 Hartford Turnpike, roughly a quarter mile to the east along Route 20. According to the ZBA’s 2016 decision, Smart Growth Design LLC later reduced the number of units to 248. Phase one of the project then specifically would have focused on building 156 units at 440 Hartford Turnpike. At the time, the Board of Selectmen did not support the project as part of a request for a Local Initiative Program application with the state

Department of Housing and Community Development. Community Advocate reporting in 2016 further noted that opponents asked the state to reject the project, saying it was too large, disruptive and wrong for the area. Ultimately, the ZBA granted the comprehensive permit in late 2016. A couple of years

later, the ZBA granted an extension of the term of the comprehensive permit decision. However, in 2021, the ZBA received an application to modify the comprehensive permit, which reduced the scale, scope and number of units for the project. According to the ZBA’s 2021 decision, the owner had sold

440 Hartford Turnpike and proposed to develop “phase two” of The Pointe at Hills Farm at 526 Hartford Turnpike. The ZBA approved this modification in October of last year. In December, the developers were back before the board yet again to seek more changes – one of which was an increase in the number

of units from 92 to 93. Next steps The public hearing before the Conservation Commission for the 440 Hartford Turnpike industrial building was continued until July 19. The project will also go before the Planning Board later this month.

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Shrewsbury group to stage ‘Nunsense’ with ‘divine intervention’ By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer

‘Show that almost wasn’t’ While rehearsals are now going smoothly, production manager Joanne Smith of Shrewsbury described “Nunsense” as “the show that almost wasn’t.” A few weeks before the scheduled auditions, the show’s original music director left the

Spotlighting singing sisters “Nunsense” begins with the Little Sisters of Hoboken learning that their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 nuns. The surviving sisters pay for burials via a fundraising variety show. The Mother Superior character had formerly worked as

substance called Rush. “When the character gets high on Rush, she comes out of her shell and becomes more vulnerable,” Sarkisian explained. “Hopefully, the audience will enjoy that part of her. She has so many great comic moments.” PHOTO/COURTESY JOANNE SMITH

SHREWSBURY - Members of Shrewsbury’s community theater group Square One Players have faith in the showbiz axiom “The show must go on.” After resolving an unexpected delay in auditions, rehearsals are now underway for Square One Players’ production of the musical “Nunsense” by Dan Goggin. Performances will take place at the Flanagan Theater in Southgate at Shrewsbury located at 30 Julio Dr. Opening night is Friday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Other evening shows are Saturdays Aug. 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are Aug. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

production team due to health concerns. The team searched for a music director with immediate availability. They ultimately found Dan Murphy, who has worked as a music director in 26 countries. Now, he’s music directing “Nunsense” in Shrewsbury. “Dan saved our show,” Smith declared. “He knows the show very well and loves it. In fact, he’s a former seminarian, so he knows all the religious references in the musical.” The production team feels blessed that Murphy joined them. “We like to say that it was divine intervention that Dan came to us in our hour of need,” Smith said on behalf of the production team.

Gathered around a poster for the benefit show performed within the musical “Nunsense” are Square One Players’ cast members (kneeling) Mary Johnston-Medina as Sister Mary Leo, (standing, l to r) Izzy Scampoli as Sister Mary Amnesia, Robyn Spain as Sister Mary Hubert, Foley Herrmann as Sister Robert Anne and Stephanie Sarkisian as Mother Superior.

a circus tightrope walker along with her parents. Whether in the circus or the convent, this character can’t resist the spotlight. Playing the feisty Mother Superior is Stephanie Sarkisian of North Grafton. “Mother Superior’s parents fell off the wire once, and she says in the show, ‘I made a

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‘A great, supportive cast’ “Nunsense” is directed by Jeremy Woloski and choreographed by Kelley Manson. The cast also features Foley Herrmann, Mary JohnstonMedina, Izzy Scampoli and Robyn Spain. “It’s a great, supportive cast — and they make me laugh,” Sarkisian said. “There’s so much going on in the world that can bring you down. This uplifting show will make people smile and forget about life for a while.” General admission is $20. Tickets are $17 for students under 18 and seniors 60 and up. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit squareoneplayers.com, call 508-669-7750 or email info@squareoneplayers.com.

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“John, thank you very much for another year of, in my opinion, very, very excellent fiscal management and operations management for everything across the town,” said Selectman Jason Perreault during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting last Monday. He continued that the last several years have been “extraordinarily difficult” for

Coderre and other town staff while going through COVID-19. “I just appreciate the continuing dedicated effort over the entire fiscal year, [and the] last couple fiscal years, to keep us on track, keep us well positioned financially to be able to have the flexibility to adapt to whatever changing conditions bring us,” Perreault said. “I look forward to another year.”

The Board of Selectmen presented the results of Coderre’s review, for which he received a rating of 4.0 out of 5. “I think [that] is an excellent rating, given that we have a diverse board with members with a lot of experience and members with less experience,” said Chair Mitch Cohen. Cohen did not participate in the review, noting that he

was not a voting member of the board during most of the review period. He said last month, however, that he and Coderre had a discussion about the town administrator review and goals process. Coderre, whose contract was up for renewal this year, saw explicit backing from Selectman Coderre | 12

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Plans to develop Northborough Bartlett Pond peninsula return to Planning Board By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter

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NORTHBOROUGH - Plans to develop a property at 75 Ridge Road in Northborough have headed back to the Planning Board. First presented last summer, and revisited since then, the project proposals have evolved again, with developers now pitching a plan to construct three homes on the site. “It’s been a long road getting here,” said project engineer Scott Cameron during a June 21 Planning Board meeting. The approximately fouracre property is a peninsula on Bartlett Pond. It currently houses eight structures in varying states of decay. Throughout developer Downeast Residential LLC’s meetings with the Planning Board over the past year, representatives have shown the board photos from the property – including images of a PT cruiser with a tree through it as well as trash and debris.

Previous plans called for more homes This plan for three new homes is the latest idea for this particular site after the developers went before the Planning Board last summer for an informal presentation. Cameron said they began looking at the property in 2019. Last year, the developers asked the Planning Board to consider adding the Residential C zoning district, which includes the Ridge Road property, to the town’s bylaw for open space-residential design. The developers said this change would allow them to fit as many as eight homes on the property, though they planned to reduce that number to five. However, the Planning Board expressed hesitancy at making that change. “I’d hate …to change the bylaws for an entire district for one project right now without knowing what could happen as a result of it,” Planning Board member Anthony Ziton said at a Dec. 7 meeting.

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Plans explained Now, the developers are proposing to build their three homes around a common driveway. “The views from the property are breathtaking,” Cameron said. “I saw this for the first time in fall with the foliage in place. It’s quite amazing.” However, he said the property has been “intensely” used for a long period of time. Cameron said some cesspools on the site are open and hard to see because of the plants covering the ground.

He said he scaled a pile of garbage on the site, though, measuring it at about eight feet tall and about 30 feet in circumference. “I wasn’t sure how deep below the ground it went,” Cameron said. “But it’s just garbage on garbage on garbage.” Cameron said there’s a baseline cost to return the property to a state where it could be used. In the past, the developers have likened the cleanup cost in this case to the price of buying another tract of land.

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Shrewsbury selectmen sign development agreement for South Street 55+ project By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter

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SHREWSBURY - Plans for a nearly 200-unit senior housing development near the intersection of Route 20 and South Street in Shrewsbury may soon come before the Zoning Board of Appeals following a Board of Selectmen vote last Tuesday. The selectmen unanimously approved a development agreement with the developers, Greystar Development East LLC, during the June 28 meeting. Though its location has drawn some concerns from the selectmen, the project would improve Shrewsbury’s proportion of affordable housing units. That, officials say, could insulate the town against other developers seeking to utilize the state affordable housing law, known as 40B, that allows them to overrule local zoning on qualified affordable housing projects. Tuesday’s vote came after

Greystar staff members in November presented their project to the Board of Selectmen. They were presenting partly to see if the town was interested in pursuing what is called a Local Initiative Program (LIP) application with the state Department of Housing and Community Development. “While it wouldn’t be our first choice to have housing on that parcel of land, we do recognize the benefits of entering into a LIP agreement and signing off on this and moving forward in the process because it does give us…some control and a seat at the table to have these back and forth discussions,” Selectman Beth Casavant said. Casavant noted that Shrewsbury hasn’t met an affordable housing threshold of 10% of its total stock. That leaves the town open to 40B projects. “This one may be a little more desirable or palatable to people because it is an over 55,” Casavant said. “However,

Developers are eying a lot at the corner of Route 20 and South Street in Shrewsbury as a site for a 55+ housing project.

we still have our hands tied in a lot of ways around this being located in Shrewsbury.” Casavant said she would s u p p o r t t h e a g re e m e n t “knowing it’s in the best interest of the town.” “Because either way, this project is happening,” Casavant said. “I’d rather have a seat at the table than not.” Project explained

Assistant Town Manager Kristen Las said on Tuesday this is known as a “friendly” 40B project. The project would be developed at 409 South St. The site is just under 15 acres near the intersection of Route 20 and South Street. Greystar is interested in constructing 196 units, which would be restricted to active adults ages 55 and older. Of

those 196 units, 147 would be market rate and 49 would be affordable. The selectmen voted to cosign the LIP application in January. “As part of that LIP agreement, before we agreed to cosign that application, the Board of Selectmen was very clear that they intended to enter into a development agreement with Greystar in order for us to have a little bit more control over the application and to guide the process in that component,” Las said Tuesday. Greystar received approval for the LIP from DHCD in April. Las, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar and other town staff, meanwhile, have also been working on negotiating the development agreement with Greystar. Las presented the details of the development agreement to the selectmen on Tuesday, including upgrades to the 55+ project | 11

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town’s Walnut Street pump station and other sewer improvements. In the agreement, which was shared with the Community Advocate following this meeting, the town acknowledged that the municipal sewer system currently doesn’t have capacity to handle the amount of sewer flow that is anticipated to be generated by the project. Shrewsbury is studying the sewer system in the area to determine necessary repairs, upgrades and other improvements. “When the system improvements are completed, the pump stations will have the capacity to handle the sewage flow generated by the project,” the agreement read. The agreement further noted that the town will work to complete improvements so that the system will be operational and able to be connected to receive and transmit sewage from the project no later than Dec. 31, 2024.

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Either way, this project is happening. I’d rather have a seat at the table than not.

their residents recognizing that that business is right there,” she said. Las said the developer intended to move forward with the permitting process with the Zoning Board of Appeals, which may be the proper time to provide input on instances like this. Chair Moe DePalo asked for a letter from Greystar acknowledging that the daycare

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The agreement said the developer agreed to pay its pro rata share of costs associated with the improvements. The amount of this share will be deducted from and will serve as a cap on the amount of the sewer connection fees.

is there. Next steps Speaking with the Community Advocate on Wednesday of last week, Las said development agreement now clears the way for Greystar to apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a comprehensive permit. She estimated that this matter may appear before the board in August.

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Dealership representative apologizes “I do apologize for the fact that we’re here probably a little

later than we should have been,” Reilly said, addressing the Select Board. “It’s one of those situations where internally the left hand and the right hand weren’t necessarily communicating that well.” “The cars got there before the matter came to you,” Reilly continued. “I do apologize for that.” Reilly said that “there was a lot going on at the site” with construction, remodeling and dealership operations occurring simultaneously. “ These things sort of sprung from that,” Reilly said. “I can’t do [anything] other than assure the board that this would correct the situation, and we certainly would not let this to be a repeat situation.” Edinberg later thanked

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WESTBOROUGH - Representatives of Westborough’s Route 9 Nissan dealership apologized last week after they were reportedly told their dealership was out of compliance with its license from the town. The dealership, town officials allege, has been parking vehicles in non-permitted auxiliary locations for some time. They were then visited by police in April and “advised of their concern,” according to Assistant Town Manager Kim Foster. “It’s disappointing that apparently since the dealership’s opened, you’ve been out of compliance with the license,” Select Board member Allen Edinberg said during a June 28 Select Board meeting.

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Reilly for the apology. He said his concern was how to prevent it from happening in the future. “It’s unacceptable,” Edinberg said. “It’s unfair to other dealerships and other businesses that make the effort to make sure that they’re following bylaws and rules.” Dealership considers solution No sales would be conducted at 287 Turnpike Road. Instead, Reilly said, if a customer wanted to look at a car in stock at the dealership, an employee would go to the site to retrieve the car and bring it back to the dealership. Edinberg voiced concerns about the Route 9 Nissan’s agreement, noting some worries about existing permits and zoning for the 287 Turnpike Road site. He added that he was interested in a solution that fit within Westborough’s bylaws and permitting while also meeting the dealership’s needs.

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It’s unfair to other dealerships and other businesses that make the effort to make sure that they’re following bylaws and rules. Allen Edinberg Select Board member

Reilly said his team has experience with other dealerships with similar arrangements, which generally tend to be short-term. Once they have an “accurate” gauge on how many vehicles they need on site, the dealership could acquire properties for a more permanent solution. Select Board members share thoughts During their meeting last week, Select Board members noted that they wanted the dealership to thrive. Edinberg continued that there was “no doubt” that Reilly understood the seriousness of recent compliance issues.

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N O RT H B O RO U G H - Fo r months earlier this year, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School students helped build a new building for the Northborough Water Department on School Street in town. Last month, the town held a “thank you” lunch for the students to show their gratitude for their help. Department of Public Works Director Scott Charpentier said they plan to move all of their operations into the building, including computer and security stations, quick response vehicles, the supervisor’s office and a shower. The existing Water Department building will be renovated, being used as a storage space and as a workshop area. As Charpentier explained it, the Water and Sewer Departments have expanded “quite

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fifth-grade scouts got permission to put up another box at Sherwood Middle School. From September through late February, the troop collected 110 backpacks, some of which were new. “The community really came together and was re-

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ally generous about that,” Fournier said. The troops also collected items like small toiletries, packs of socks, notepads and stuffed animals to put in the backpacks. Fournier said the troop invited Gina Doyle, an ambassador for Worcester DCF, to explain to the scouts how the agency works and how children end up in foster homes. “She was really explicit with the girls,” Fournier said. “She really told them what it is they do and how they take care of these kids.” Fournier thanked Papa’s Hardware owners Paula and Fred Betti, who she said always help the troop for projects like this. She also thanked Westborough-based Hollywood Salvage owner Judy Hughes for donating many boxes of clothing for foster children.

The troop’s Bronze Award project was recognized at a townwide bridging ceremony on June 7 at Oak Middle School. Dubbed bridging ceremonies, these events recognize the completion of one level of scouting and the accession to another, symbolized by the scouts crossing a bridge. This year’s bridging ceremony also saw 17 12th graders bridge from the Ambassador level to Adult level, representing the culmination of the Girl Scout experience. Fournier said that the 17 scouts reaching that milestone was a historically high number for both Shrewsbury and the entire council. “They never had that many 12th graders bridging to Adult because a lot of them drop out in high school because they have so many other things to do,” Fournier said.

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Thursday, June 23 10:33 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Assaults.

Wednesday, June 22 1:44 a.m. Breakneck Hill/View Hill Rds. 7:17 a.m. Atwood/Highland Sts. MVA property damage only. 11:43 p.m. Worcester Rd. Road hazard. Thursday, June 23 12:24 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. 8:40 p.m. Bridge St./Southville Rd. MVA property damage only. Friday, June 24 1:03 p.m. Framingham Rd. Larceny. Sunday, June 26 9:54 a.m. Marlboro Rd. Assist MPD. 12:52 p.m. Lyman St./Turnpike Rd. Assist WPD.

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Sunday, June 19 6:41 p.m. Arrested, Cynthia M. Musya, 33, of 4 Rena St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle. Monday, June 20 2:41 p.m. Research Dr. Larceny. 5:31 p.m. South St. Accident property damage. Tuesday, June 21 8:27 a.m. W Main St. Larceny.

9:09 a.m. E Main St. Burglary/breaking & entering. 10:00 a.m. Connector Rd. Accident – hit & run. 4:44 p.m. Oak St. Vandalism. 4:45 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny. Wednesday, June 22 1:39 p.m. E Main St. Larceny. 1:45 p.m. E Main St. Vandalism. 10:30 p.m. E Main St. Burglary/breaking & entering. Thursday, June 23 11:29 a.m. E Main St. Accident property damage. 4:26 P.M. W Main St. Accident – hit & run.

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of 57 James St., Worcester, for possession Class B substance, warrant. 8:34 a.m. Gage Ln. Larceny. 4:17 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Accident with injury. 5:16 p.m. Grafton St. Larceny by check. 7:40 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny. 8:19 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Accident with injury. Wednesday, June 29 10:29 a.m. Main St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 12:59 p.m. Monadnock Dr. Identity theft. 6:14 p.m. Arrested, Stephen M. Shays, 37, of 68 Main St., Boylston, for OUI liquor, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger), speeding. Thursday, June 30 1:27 a.m. Arrested, Caleb Woodruff Sacra, 25, of 23 Chestnut Hill Rd., Holden, for OUI drugs, resisting arrest, A&B on police officer.

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Sunday, June 19 2:33 p.m. Green St. Illegal dumping/ littering. Tuesday, June 21 1:51 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud. Wednesday, June 22 12:06 a.m. Juniper Brook Rd. Breaking and entering. Thursday, June 23 9:21 a.m. Shops Way. Fraud. 9:40 a.m. Otis St. Fraud. 12:47 p.m. Arrested, Paul F. Kane, 71, of 44 Sunset Dr., Northborough, for violate harassment prevention order. Friday, June 24 7:51 a.m. Southwest Cut. Accident: P.D.

1:51 p.m. Main St. B&E residential. 6:48 p.m. South Quinsigamond. Larceny. Friday, June 24 8:59 a.m. Grafton St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 9:24 a.m. Arrested, Jeffrey Dean Neal, 51, of 12 D Brookside Place, Shrewsbury, for op MV with license suspended. 12:55 p.m. Francis Ave. Harassment. Saturday, June 25 1:36 a.m. Arrested, Collin Matthew Rocha, 30, of 202 Wheelock Ave., Millbury, for possess burglarious instrument, warrant, and Ashley N. Small, 36, of 227 N Main St., Apt. 1, Webster, on warrant. 11:51 a.m. Arrested, Matthew J. Cameron, 38, of 188 Oxford St., Cranston, R.I., for possession of Class B substance, and Troy Robert Comiskey, 28, of 50 Beacon St., Natick, for poss Class B substance, warrant. 6:11 p.m. Arrested, Nathan W. Hubbard, 30, of 3 South St., Randolph, Vt., for possession Class A substance, possession of ammo/firearm/chemical propellant. 9:53 p.m. Ek Crt. Trespassing. Sunday, June 26 10:09 a.m. Maple Ave. Vandalism. 11:30 a.m. Memorial Dr. Larceny. 12:00 p.m. Prospect St. Identity theft. 4:42 p.m. Grafton St. Larceny by check. 7:22 p.m. Boylston Cir. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Monday, June 27 10:59 a.m. Egret Cir. Harassment. 11:56 a.m. Colonial Dr. Identity theft. Tuesday, June 28 4:08 a.m. Arrested, Robert H. Poku, 31,

Emergency crews stand on scene in 2016 following a fire in Shrewsbury.

By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - A Shrewsbury resident will pay $120,000 to the state as part of an agreement roughly six years after an explosion and fire on his property released hazardous chemicals and fumes, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. The agreement came as part of a settlement to a lawsuit the state filed in 2019. In addition to his payment, Edgar Muntz, Jr. will also be required to complete “certain remaining remediation activities at the property.” “These defendants ignored our state’s important environmental protection laws and exposed workers and nearby residents to hazardous materials,” Attorney General Maura Healey said last Wednesday. “Today’s settlement ensures that our taxpayers won’t foot the bill for these dangerous actions and should deter others from such reckless conduct.” According to the AG’s Office, Muntz hired a demolition contractor — P&M Asphalt Services, Inc. — to demolish a backyard shed on a property he owned at 393 Oak Street in Shrewsbury. That shed was reportedly

filled with hundreds of containers of chemicals, including dynamite, mercury, arsenic, chloroform and sodium cyanide. It then caught fire, the AG’s office said, releasing chemicals into the air and soil on Oct. 25, 2016. While the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) began cleanup efforts when a neighbor notified it and other agencies, according to the AG’s Office, Muntz and his contractor allegedly did not initially notify agencies of the incident. “This case shows that when responsible parties fail to respond to a significant release of hazardous materials, MassDEP will, as appropriate, step in to protect human health and the environment,” MassDEP’s Central Regional Office Director MaryJude Pigsley said last Wednesday. Workers and a neighbor developed respiratory problems following this incident, according to the AG’s Office. Last week’s settlement, likewise, comes after a separate settlement with P&M Asphalt Services, Inc., which also sent a $120,000 payment to the state. Money from both settlements will help reimburse the state for its costs in helping clean up this incident.

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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 Adams, Veronica of Shrewsbury Andrysick Jr., William of Hudson Calvao, Janeen of Hudson Cassidy, Jane of Hudson Cofsky, David of North Grafton Cowdrey Sr., Frank formerly of Marlborough Evangelous, Jason of Marlborough Frank, Catherine of Southborough Gill, Paul formerly of Northborough and Shrewsbury Graca, Maria of Hudson Green, Donald of Shrewsbury Hesselton, David of Shrewsbury Hunter, Barrie of Marlborough Hutch, Lois of Marlborough Paille, Marlene of Grafton Wilkinson, David of Hudson

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Marlene R. Paille, 68 GRAFTON - Marlene Rose (Day) Paille, 68, of Grafton, Massachusetts, passed over on June 21, 2022, in St. Vincent ‘s Hospital after complications from a stroke. She was the beloved daughter of Rosamond (McKenney) Day and the late Lawrence R. Day, Jr. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brothers: Conrad R. Day, of FL and his spouse, Sally Day; Mark A. Day, of NH and his spouse, Sharon Kuchenbecker; Eric L. Day, of CT and his spouse, David Day; and her sister, Susan E. (Day) Burtchell, of MA. She was the proud and loving aunt of Jason Burtchell and his spouse, Sarah Burtchell; Christopher Michael Day and his spouse, Matthew Lott; Christopher Mark Day and his spouse Alysha Day; Michelle Burtchell-Spector and her spouse, Adam Spector; and Sarah Day and her partner Matthew Cormier. She loved her great nieces and nephews: Leah Burtchell, Conor Burtchell, Alexander Day, Corbin Day, Jack

Spector, Makayla Burtchell, and Caitlyn Day. The Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory of Putnam, Conn., assisted with arrangements.

Veronica E. Adams, 83

SHREWSBURY – Veronica E. (Shaw) Adams, 83, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus on Thursday, June 23, 2023 after a brief illness. Mrs. Adams was married for 58 years to the late Kenneth E. Adams Sr. who died in 2021. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Adams Jr. of Auburn and Todd E. Adams of Shrewsbury and two grandchildren, Samantha and Rori Adams. Veronica was born in Cambridge, MA daughter of the late Louis and Rena (Beauregard) Shaw. The Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Paul R. LaPierre, 86 SHREWSBURY - Paul R. LaPierre 86 of Shrewsbury died Friday June 24, 2022 at UMass Hospital Worcester. Born in Worcester, Paul was husband to Janice M. (Richmond) who he enjoyed 61 years of marriage with until her death in 2018, and the son of the late Joseph and Helen (St. George) LaPierre. Paul is survived by his son Robert and his wife Jessica, his daughter Paulette McKenzie and her husband Keith, one son Bruce LaPierre died in 2017. Paul also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Tiffany, Krystal, Corey, Kurtis, Shane, Stefan, Erika, Mallorie, Abrayana, Adam, Alesi, Lyndsey, Aryton, Lana, Landen, Ava, and Aurora. Paul was also predeceased by one great granddaughter, Alessandra, and his six brothers and sisters. Paul also leaves his beloved great grandchildren, Logan, Liam, Avery, Tanner, Colin, Jackson, Zachary, Christian, Nathan, Maverick, and soon to be born Penelope. The Mercadante Funeral

Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Donald J. Green, 88 SHREWSBURY - Donald Jay Green, 88, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Road, Worcester, MA. “Donnie” was born in Worcester in 1933 and moved to Shrewsbury at the age of 5 where he lived his entire life. He was predeceased by his parents Michael M. and Cecile E.(Segel) Green and his brother Richard H. Green. Don will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 61 years Janet “Gay” (Morrell) Green; his two sons, Jeffrey T. Green and wife, Karen of Shrewsbury and Jonathan S. Green and wife, Laurie of Holden; and three cherished grandchildren, Rachel, Daniel and Jacob. Miles Funeral Home of Holden assisted with arrangements.

Catherine L. Frank, 82 SOUTHBOROUGH - Catherine L. (Rowe) Frank, 82 of Southborough, died on Mond a y, J u n e 20, 2022, at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, David H. Frank in 2020. Catherine is survived by her son, David Frank and his wife Joanne of Marlborough, granddaughter, Rebecca Frank and her partner, James Chandler and her great grandson, Jude Chandler; son-in-law, Christian McVey of N. Andover; a brother, Anthony Rowe of NJ; a sister, Patricia Chillscyzn of NY and many loving stepgrandchildren and step-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Catherine McVey in 2019 and a son Donald Frank in 1966. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

David D. Hesselton, 54 SHREWSBURY - David Donald ( Joseph) Hesselton, 54, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Dave was born in Hollywood, Florida, Beloved son of Judy (Manna) Hesselton and the late Donald Hesselton. In addition to his mother, Judy, Dave is survived by his children, Jessica Hesselton and Brandon Hesselton, his granddaughter, Zaana Felice Hesselton, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, whose lives whom David have touched. “All You Need Is Love”. The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Paul F. Gill, 77 WORCESTER - Paul Francis Gill, age 77, late of Worcester, MA and formerly of Shrewsbury and Northborough, passed away on June 25, 2022. The son of Ruth (Mealey) and W. Harold Gill, Paul was born in Boston and grew up in Shrewsbury in close proximity to world famous Dean Park and the General Artemas Ward House. Nothing brought Paul more joy than hearing his grandson Carter and granddaughter Mazie refer to him as “GrandPaul” or his granddaughters Emersyn, Rielyn, and Kaedyn refer to him as “PaPaul.” He is also survived by daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Timothy Clinton of Fort Mill, SC; son (/dipstick) and daughter-in-law Robert and Amy of Cherry Hill, NJ; brother William (Bill) of Sacramento, CA; and sister and brother-in-law Barbara (Gill) and Paul Michalak of Shrewsbury, MA. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

David D. Cofsky, 90 N O R T H GRAFTON - David D. Cofsky, 90, of North Grafton, passed away peace-

fully June 28, 2022. He was a devoted husband for 51 years to Miriam E. “Mims” (Masterson) Cofsky, predeceased. He was also predeceased by his parents, Everett, and Mary (Westerlind) Cofsky of Millbury; and his brothers: Richard Cofsky of Worcester, Earl Cofsky of Worcester, and John (Robert) Cofsky of Sandwich. He is survived by his loving daughter Karen Green and her husband Jeff of Shrewsbury, and his brother Raymond Cofsky of Sutton. David is the loving Grandfather of Daniel David Green & Rachel Cecile Green. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Barrie S. Hunter, 83 April 4, 1939 – June 14, 2022 MARLBOROUGH - Barrie, an amazing self-made man. He worked in the computer industry in its early days and through the evolution from temperature controlled rooms to cell phones. His zest for life included travel around the world, sailing, Golfing and skiing the slopes in Australia and the US. His love of adventure was only second to his love of family. He was always there for his wife, children and grandchildren. He was the “go to” man of everyone. His list of friends is incredibly long, from his birth place in Australia, to Europe and in the US, his adopted home. He is survived by his wife and best friend Anne, daughters Cathy Doyle and Susan Langone; sons in law Paul Doyle and Derek Langone; grandchildren Stephanie Doyle, Alissa Langone, Brandon Doyle, Avery Langone and two great Grandchildren, Braiden and Colton Blash. In Australia he is survived by his brother Bob, his sister Pam and their families. The Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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HUDSON TOWN OF HUDSON PLANNING BOARD 78 MAIN STREET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM. At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the application of Most Noble LLC-Mach Machine Inc., for Site Plan Approval to construct a 14,000 SF addition on to the existing 18,000 SF commercial facility and associated site work, pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.1.7 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 569 Main Street within the M-6 Industrial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 35, Parcel 36. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at https:// www.townofhudson.org/planningboard, and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org. Hudson Planning Board Robert D’Amelio, Chairman _________________________

MARLBOROUGH RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS C. 111, SECTION 127I By virtue of an Order from the Central Housing Court, dated May 18, 2022, in a case docketed as 19H85CV790 in favor of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against the Estate of Donna Montanari, and as amended by subsequent Orders, A.B.G. Real Estate, LLC, was appointed Receiver pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 127I of the real estate known as 6 Mountain Avenue, Marlborough, Massachusetts. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 127I, the Receiver has a priority liens on said real estate, as evidenced by recorded liens with the Southern Middlesex District Registry of Deeds on February 23, 2021 at Book 77033, Page 301 and on April 13, 2022 at Book 79971, Page 49. For the purpose of satisfying said liens, the real estate will be sold at public auction at 9:00 O’clock A.M. on the 25th day of July 2022 on the premises hereinafter described, all and singular the premises described in said lien, to wit: The land in said Marlborough, with the buildings thereon, situated on the northerly side of a private way sometimes known as Mountain Avenue, containing 6342 sq. feet, more or less,

and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly side of said private way at an angle at land of Carrie Hazeltine, now or formerly; thence running northerly across said private way and by other land of grantor and by the hedge one hundred thirty-five and fourteen hundredths (135.14) feet; thence running easterly by said land of grantor by the fence sixty-five and six tenths (65.6) feet to an angle at other land of grantor; thence running southerly by last mentioned land by the fence one hundred thirty-three and fourteen hundredths (133.14) feet to the southerly side of said private way and thence running westerly by said private way sixty (60) feet to the point of beginning.

Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice by deed to the second highest bidder with respect to that sale provided that the second highest bidder shall deposit with Attorney for Receiver, Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq., 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice subject to the conditions mentioned above. The description or the real estate contained in the above-described deed shall control in the event of any error in this publication. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: June 24, 2022.

Reserving to the grantor and others legally entitled thereto the right to pass and repass over said private way. Reserving also to the City of Marlborough its sewer easement in said private way.

Auctioneer: Francis J. Trapasso & Associates Auctioneer License No. 252 Receiver/Lien Holder: A.B.G. Real Estate, LLC

Together with a right of way to the grantee over and upon land formerly of Elvira Frye situated at the easterly end of said private way and extending westerly from Preston Street for a distance of thirty-five and fifty-three hundredths (35.53) feet, and being thirty-three and fourteen hundredths (33.14) feet in width and also a right of way over said private way to the Easterly line of the above described premises.

Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq. 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 795-7191 Attorney for Receiver _________________________

For title see deed from Joseph A. Fidanza dated May 4, 2005 and recorded with the Southern Middlesex District Registry of Deeds at Book 45158, Page 147 and decree and order from the Estate of Donna Montanari docketed within the Middlesex Probate and Family Court no. MI21P6319EA. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars shall be paid by the purchaser in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the time and place of auction sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the office of Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq., 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. The lien holder reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the lien holder or the lien holder’s attorney or the auctioneer. A deed will be provided to the purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. Any successful bidder at auction shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale at the time of the auction sale. The sale to any bidder is subject to approval by the Central Housing Court. In the event that any successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the premises according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure if the successful bidder is not approved by the Central Housing Court, the Receiver reserves the right to sell the property

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752 LEGAL NOTICE

At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, June 27, 2022, the following proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Marlborough, having been read was ORDERED ADVERTISED as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Position Registrar of Voters, Chair Registrar of Voters Assistant Registrar of Voters

Rate $500.00 $500.00 $750.00

I. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) in the current salary schedule. Per Order of the City Council 22-1008634

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SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Emad Benyamin, on behalf of Ramzi Inc., d/b/a J&M Market, 117 Clinton Street, has applied to the Board of Selectmen for a Common Victualler License. A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:20pm at Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

Maurice M. DePalo, Chairman Board of Selectmen

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Notice is hereby given that Eugene R. Richard, Esq. on behalf of Price Chopper Operating Co. of Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Price Chopper, 733 Boston Turnpike, has submitted to the Board of Selectmen an Application for Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Stock Interest to their Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store License. A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:10pm at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Maurice M. DePalo, Chairman Board of Selectmen

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Prestige Property Development, LLC of 13 Presidential Drive, Southborough MA has filed a Notice of Intent for the demolition of an existing house, and the construction of a new single-family house and associated site work at Lot 2 General Ave. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Ralph Provencher II of 71 Mercury Drive Shrewsbury, MA has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of a garage addition at 71 Mercury Drive.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Enis Shehu of 150 E Central Street Natick MA has filed a Notice of Intent for a proposed deck addition to an existing single-family home and other site improvements at 24 Oakland Ave. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

_________________________ TOWN OF SHREWSBURY NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Prestige Property Development, LLC of 13 Presidential Drive, Southborough MA has filed a Notice of Intent for the demolition of an existing house, and the construction of a new single-family house and associated site work at Lot 1 General Ave. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

_________________________ TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40

A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

_________________________ TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Fiver Homes Incorporated & SLT LLC of 110 Hill Street, Shrewsbury, MA has filed a Notice for the installation of a common driveway at 29 Hill Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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LEGAL NOTICES Scan QR code for rate information or to email your legal notice. Legal Notices | from page 20 Shrewsbury MA has filed a Notice of Intent for a proposed addition and associated site work at 21 Cedar Road . A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Sara Flanagan of 79 Old Faith Road, Shrewsbury MA has filed for an Amendment to an Order of Conditions (DEP# 285-1839) to modify the approved site to include a patio and stormwater improvements at 79 Old Faith Road.

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Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Town of Shrewsbury has filed a Request for Determination of Applicability for the repair and maintenance of the existing detention basins at 430 Lake Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that 441 Walnut Street, LLC of 4 Arrowhead Lane Westborough MA has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of a single-family home and associated site work at Lot 1 at 441 Walnut Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman

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TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Town of Shrewsbury has filed a Request for Determination of Applicability for the repair and maintenance of the existing detention basins at 100 Maple Ave A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that 441 Walnut Street, LLC of 4 Arrowhead Lane Westborough MA has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of a single-family home and associated site work at Lot 2 at 441 Walnut Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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work at Lot 3 at 441 Walnut Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, July 19, 2022, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION John Ostrosky, Chairman CM 7/8

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TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Karak Family Inc., d/b/a 7-11, Elie Karak, Manager, 38 Maple Avenue, has applied to the Board of Selectmen for a Transfer of the Section 15 Package Store Wine and Malt Beverages License from AG United Incorporated, d/b/a 7-11, to Karak Family Inc. The proposed hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:20 PM, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Maurice M. DePalo Chairman

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WORCESTER LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Pat’s Service Center of 9 Casco Street, Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after July 23, 2022 beginning at 10 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Pat’s Service Center and may be viewed by appointment only. 1. 1999 Buick LeSabre VIN 1G4HP52K2XH485596 2. 2012 Hyundai Elantra VIN KMHDC8AE4CU152986 3. 2003 Pontiac Sunfire VIN 1G2JB14F737338174 4. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze VIN 1G1PA5SG1D7315706 Signed, Pat Santa Maria, owner Pat’s Service Center CM 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

“RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION” PURSUANT TO MASS. GENERAL LAWS CH: 111 §: 127 I MARLBOROUGH, MA To be sold on the premises known and numbered as 6 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS Where Auctioneer’s Red Flag is displayed” MONDAY, JULY 25TH, 2022 • Time of Sale: 9:00 A.M. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable deposit of $10,000.00(TEN-THOUSAND & 00/100) shall be paid by the purchaser in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the time and place of auction sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the office of Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esquire, 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. The sale to any bidder is subject to approval by the Worcester Housing Court. Other terms to be announced at the sale… Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esquire 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 795-7191 Francis J. Trapasso & Associates Constables & Auctioneers 84 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01609 Mass. License No. 252/NH. License No. 6125 (508) 798-0287 www.ftrapasso.com CM 7/8, 7/15

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LEGAL NOTICE The Shrewsbury Planning Board, as the Special Permit Granting Authority, will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, July 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Lakeway Realty, LLC, 48 Harrington Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 and Section VI – Table I, for Site Plan Approval and Special Permit by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of four (4) townhouse-style dwelling units. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan for 56-66 South Quinsigamond Avenue,” on eleven (11) sheets, dated June 13, 2022, prepared by J.M. Grenier Associates Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Suite 200, Southborough, MA 01772, stamped by Kevin J. Jarvis, P.L.S. and John M. Grenier, P.E. The subject property is located westerly of the intersection of Villa Road and South Quinsigamond Avenue and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 38, Plot 003000. A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/905/Meeting-Materials. SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

LEGAL NOTICE The Shrewsbury Planning Board, as the Special Permit Granting Authority, will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, July 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Procaccianti Group, LLC, 1140 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 and Section VI – Table I, for Site Plan Approval and Special Permit by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of a car wash, gas station, convenience store, and bank with drive-in service at 193 Hartford Turnpike. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Proposed Site Plan Documents,” on twenty-three (23) sheets, dated April 29, 2022, revised on May 31, 2022 and on May 31, 2022, prepared by Bohler Engineering, 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772. The subject property is located easterly of Lake Street and northerly of Hartford Turnpike and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 52, Plot 125000. A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https:// shrewsburyma.gov/905/Meeting-Materials. SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk

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Shrewsbury student wins first place prize at state science fair By Stuart Foster Reporter SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury High School (SHS) student Nevin Thinagar won major recognition in May when he earned first place for his project at the 2022 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair. Thinagar’s project was called: “Reducing the Impact of Wingtip Vortices on Aircraft Through the Use of a Novel Winglet.” Thinagar, who is a rising junior at SHS, said that he was surprised to win first place, even though he knew he had put in the time to successfully work through his project and analyze its data. “I knew I had spent the time to do that, but at the same time it’s always surprising when you do really well, especially at a statewide level,” Thinagar said. “It was surprising, but at the same time I sort of felt like I had done the work.”

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Project wins recognition The process of qualifying for the statewide fair began in February for Thinagar when he competed in the Shrewsbury High School Science Fair. The projects judged in the top half from Shrewsbury qualified for the Worcester Regional Science Fair, where anyone who places advanced to the statewide fair. Thinagar previously participated in the statewide fair last year and placed third. He said that these fairs have been held virtually since he was in the

seventh grade, which marked the last time he attended one in person. While he said it was disappointing that the statewide fair did not have a hybrid or fully in-person format, overall Thinagar said that the statewide fair was handled well. “Every year has just been a great opportunity to share something you’re passionate about and also get feedback on it from experts in that field,” Thinagar said. Thinagar said that he has always been interested in aerospace and wanted to be a pilot when he was younger before realizing he truly wants to build aircraft as an aerospace engineer. Thinagar’s project is about winglets, the structures on the edge of an airplane’s wing that stick up to reduce the flow of air rising from under the wing. In his project, Thinagar developed new winglet designs allowing aircraft to fly more efficiently. “That would reduce carbon emissions, and it also had the

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neering Fair, where he placed fourth in the statics and dynamics category and won $500. Student credits SPS programs Thinagar attributed a lot of his success to Shrewsbury Public Schools programs, especially a research methods course where he could focus on his project. The research methods course and his teacher Catherine Philips, he said, helped to keep him on track. “Programs like these are the kind of programs that Shrewsbury Public Schools should be focused on,” Thinagar said.

E. coli prompts health advisories in Shrewsbury By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - Reports of high levels of E. coli bacteria prompted health advisories in Shrewsbury last Thursday, with health officials asking community members to avoid contact with water at the Oak Island Boat Ramp and Jordan Pond in town. The advisories came jointly from the Worcester Division of Public Health and the Shrewsbury Board of Health based on lab test data. The advisories remained in effect as of press time and will remain in effect until further notice, when further tests show E. coli levels dropping back to “acceptable and safe” levels. The Oak Island Boat Ramp leads into Flint Pond off Route 20 in Shrewsbury’s Edgemere

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COMMUNITY SPORTS Shrewsbury Legion baseball nabs back-to-back wins in doubleheader By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - A busy day of baseball ended with a pair of wins for the Shrewsbury Legion Post 397 team last Friday in Framingham, as the squad defeated Northborough and Framingham in both halves of an afternoon doubleheader. Opening the slate of games, Shrewsbury first shut out Northborough, winning by a 6-0 margin. Shrewsbury then faced the host Framingham team, which it beat 7-2. The wins improved Shrewsbury’s win-loss record to 12-2 this summer. They also came just a day after Shrewsbury dominated Sturbridge with an explosive 22-1 defeat last Thursday. Shrewsbury remained in first place in the Zone 4 Legion standings as of Saturday morn-

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ing, just past the midpoint of this year’s season. Despite back-to-back losses on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, wins on Friday sent Shrewsbury soaring toward a high profile game at Polar Park in Worcester. Shrewsbury was set to take on Milford under the lights on Tuesday. Northborough, meanwhile,

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WESTBOROUGH/NORTHBOROUGH - Senator Ed Markey visited Westborough and Northborough on Wednesday of last week to endorse a pair of candidates running for local state legislature seats. Markey endorsed Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue for the new 19th Worcester District house seat. Before that, he backed Worcester Mayor Joe Petty in the 1st Worcester District senate seat to replace retiring senator Harriette Chandler. “Kate is like a one-woman, multinational, public interest campaign all embodied in one person,” Markey said from the gazebo in Westborough’s Bay State Commons. “It seems impossible that anyone can have this much energy, this much

Petty endorsed in Northborough Markey’s endorsement of Petty came outside of the Cellar Bar & Grille in Northborough. Petty is running for the seat held by longtime state Sen. Harriette Chandler. He is facing off against Robyn Kennedy in a Democratic primary race. The 1st Worcester District is made up of Northborough, Berlin, Boylston, West Boylston and parts of Worcester. Markey endorsed Petty outside of the Cellar Bar & Grille and was joined by Northborough Board of Selectmen Chair Mitch Cohen and Selectmen Julianne Hirsh and Kristen Wixted. Petty, Markey said, would be a great state senator. “Here we have a candidate in the City of Worcester who has absolutely been the model for what public service should be,” Markey said. “Diversity, education, healthcare, immigration — on each and every one of those issues Joe Petty, as the mayor of Worcester, has been a model for the rest of our nation. We need that kind of vision up in the state house.” He encouraged people to vote for Petty if they wanted stronger gun laws and protections for unions, the LGBTQIA+ community and the climate along with increased funding for education and healthcare. This year’s state primary election is set for September 6. The general election is November 8.

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