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Vol. 48 | No. 28 | July 15, 2022

Proposed Westborough bag fee rejected by AG

Honoring veterans

Westborough’s Liam Johnson reflects on work with veterans By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter

By Laura Hayes and Dakota Antelman

WESTBOROUGH - When Westborough’s annual town election rolled around this past March, Liam Johnson noticed that there was an open space on the Trustees of Soldiers’ Memorials. He threw his hat in the ring. It was an in-the-moment decision, he recalled. “I didn’t know until I walked in, and I was like, ‘That’s interesting,’” he said. Johnson told his mom, and he ended up winning the seat after securing two write-in votes.

WESTBOROUGH - A proposed mandatory $0.10 fee for bags at Westborough stores will not go into effect thanks to a recent move by the state attorney general. The fee was part of a series of amendments to Westborough’s existing Plastic Bag Reduction bylaw. It passed at Town Meeting in March. But it was recently disallowed on review by the office of Attorney General Maura Healey, according to a determination letter from the AG’s office, which reviews bylaws. Though the AG’s office struck down the fee, it approved other changes, including one that required all bags given out at stores to be either reusable — made from 100% post-consumer or biodegradable material — or be made of recyclable paper. This change will go into effect on July 18.

Trustees hold variety of duties The trustees — made up of the Select Board chair, three veterans and two nonveterans — are responsible for the care and maintenance of the town’s 10 memorials.

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WRTA weighs extending Shrewsbury bus route By Laura Hayes, Senior Reporter SHREWSBURY - Bus route and schedule changes affecting service to Shrewsbury may soon be coming for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), following a slate of scheduled informational sessions this week. Announced last week, and discussed in meetings on Tuesday and Thursday,

one of the proposed changes would extend one of the bus routes – Route 12 – to the new Edgemere Crossing development in Shrewsbury. The WRTA is also proposing the addition of another bus to provide more trips on that route. Route 12 currently runs from Union Station in downtown Worcester to the Southwest Commons mall near the WRTA | 9

Liam Johnson was recently elected to the Trustees of Soldiers’ Memorials.

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SOUTHBOROUGH - Drone photography provides an aerial view of Southborough’s Fayville Park and the Sudbury Reservoir. The area sits just south of where state funding will soon help build a new trail extension to the region’s Boroughs Loop network. Learn more at CommunityAdvocate.com.

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SHREWSBURY - The strip of tickets in our photograph lists the rides and attractions at the White City Amusement Park, SHREWSBURY including some that THEN NOW many readers may remember – The Whip, the Rocket Ship Ride, the Fun House and many others. What makes this strip of tickets unique are two things: the note written on the reverse side and the reference to “The Royal Teens” appearing at the park. The note tells us that the young lady that the ticket belonged to went to the park with her friends “Judy, Tom, Buster and Mary” and that she won a stuffed animal monkey at one of the many games of chance at the park, which she named “Junior!” A quick web search for the Royal Teens, who were appearing at the park that day, (as neither the name nor the song “Harvey got a Girlfriend” were familiar) revealed that the group recorded the song “Short Shorts” in 1957! This fact allows us to gauge the date of the visit to the park to the summer seasons of 1957-60, as the park closed for good on Labor Day, 1960.

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COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT To the editor, Drag Queen, Kitty Demure, sums up exactly what we were thinking when we attended the “Drag Story Time,” on June 11th at the Northborough Library. The number of words here is limited so we have to abridge the quote. Check out Twitter or Instagram for video. “What has a drag queen ever done to make you have so much respect for them and admire them so much, other than put on make-up and jump on the floor and ride around and do sexual things on stage. I have no idea why you would want that to influence your child. Would you want a stripper or a porn star to influence your child? It makes no sense at all. A drag queen performs in a night club for adults. There is a lot

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Three receive Friends of Northborough Library service award NORTHBOROUGH - The Friends of the Northborough Library recently announced Taylor Hodge, Megan Tucker and Annie Zhou as the winners of this year’s Friends of the Northborough Library Service Awards. The award is given each year to a graduating high school senior who contributes exemplary service to the town’s library. This year, multiple awards were given both because previous awards had been skipped because of the COVID-19 pandemic and because there were multiple worthy candidates this year, as noted in a press release. The Friends described Zhou as a dedicated volunteer in the library’s children’s room. Tucker has volunteered at the teen room and the Friends’ book sales, while Hodge has volunteered in the teen room and helped fundraise for the Friends through book donations.

of filth that goes on — a lot of sexual stuff that goes on and backstage there is a lot of nudity, sex and drugs. So, I don’t think that this is an avenue you would want your child to explore….to actually get them involved in drag is extremely, irresponsible on your part. And I understand that you might want to look like you are …woke, that you’re not a Nazi,

that you’re not a homophobe… But you can raise your child to be just a normal, regular, every-day child without including them in gay sexual things and, honestly, you’re not doing the gay community any favors, in fact, you are hurting us. We have already had a reputation of being pedophiles and being perverts and deviants. We don’t need

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you to bring your children around. So, you keep your kids at home…But if you need your child to be entertained by a big human in a costume or in make-up, take them to the circus or something. When they turn 18, then why don’t you take them to the clubs on their 18th birthday because it’s an adult thing. So don’t ruin your child’s life and don’t

ruin us because that’s what you’re doing.” Thank you, Kitty Demure, for your common sense and honesty. Mike Bluyus, Shrewsbury Jodie Chapin, Northborough Carolyn Jordan, Northborough Patty Terrasi, Marlborough

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Group opens little anti-racist library in Westborough By Cela Dorr Westborough Columnist WESTBOROUGH - Little Free Libraries have become common to see as one travels through neighborhoods around Westborough, other parts of state, the country and globally. The mission is to expand access to books, create community and to inspire reading in the community. Being able to borrow, swap and donate materials to these installations are so popular that some even have their own social media pages so that users can be abreast of what the current selections might be. Depending on the library’s theme, in addition to books, there can be games or puzzles. They are all unique from one another and built to reflect the community that they are located in. At 27 Old Coach Road in

Westborough, a bright yellow box is covered with hand prints using paint in similar colors of the broad spectrum of skin hues. It is Westborough’s first Little Anti-Racist Free Library. Starting it was an idea of resident Alla Baranovsky, the founder of the Westborough Committee for Anti-Racism in Education (WeCARE), and the approximate 300 members in the organization. The installation of the library happened last year on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. In attendance were well-wishers, WeCARE members and staff from the Westborough Police Department. The library has books for all ages, including everything from preschool-aged board books to scholarly titles. This library’s intention is to start conversations about how to address racism in society. The group’s wish is “that it

Westborough Police Lieutenant Michael Daniels poses for a photo with Westborough Committee for Anti-Racism Education founder Alla Baranovsky.

will educate residents of our town and provide additional perspectives and lenses. I hope that it will give all children of color in the community access to books with protagonists who look like them,” Baranovsky said in an interview last year.

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American Heritage Museum to host Battle of Bunker Hill reenactment Revolutionary War reenactors will delight guests later this month at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson.

HUDSON - A moment of Revolutionary War history will come to Hudson later this month when the American Heritage Museum is scheduled to host a reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Set for the weekend of Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, the event will feature period encampments and re-enactors who will tell the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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Westborough seeks members for Master Plan Implementation Committee WESTBOROUGH - Westborough is seeking members for its Master Plan Implementation Committee. Finalized last year, the 2021 Master Plan set out a series of goals and objectives to steer the town in the coming years. The Master Plan Implementation Committee is, in turn, charged with “keeping the town enthusiastic and engaged in its 2021 Master Plan,” as noted in a press release last week. The committee will be tasked with advancing the

plan’s vision and goals, working with town departments, boards, committees and organizations to that end. The committee will also be charged with tracking and reporting progress to the Select Board, the Planning Board and the community at large, as well as monitoring progress for improvement opportunities. It is anticipated that the committee will meet twice per month for the first quarter and then evaluate its meeting schedule going forward. Residents who want to be

involved are asked to send a letter of interest to the office of the Planning Board at 45 West Main St., Westborough by Wednesday, Aug. 17. Those interested should include a brief statement explaining why they are interested in the town’s Master Plan and why the town should choose them. Applicants should also identify an area of interest related to the Master Plan. Letters can also be sent by email to planning@town. westborough.ma.us.

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DePalo described public transportation in the area as “not great.” “I think it’s interesting because it may be signaling an opportunity for us to provide a new service or think about partnering with the WRTA more than we have in the past,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar later told the Community Advocate of possible responses to this data.

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GRAFTON - Rep. Jim McGovern joined local and agricultural leaders last Wednesday to highlight the recent donation of a refrigerator to the Grafton Food Bank. “I appreciate the food bank for all that you do in this community,” McGovern said. With the food bank being 100% volunteer run, Board of Directors President Jessica Melo said streamlining their process is “essential.” The food bank recently got a boost in that effort, receiving a new fridge from the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). “Having a larger refrigerator reduces the amount of purchases and trips we need to make to restock in between our distributions,” Melo said. “The timing of this donation truly could not have worked out more perfectly.”

The Grafton Food Bank is located on the second floor of the Grafton Municipal Center. This has been the food bank’s home since the mid-1990s. Demand has increased in recent years, however, particularly spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Melo. Before the pandemic, there were about 100 families registered to use the food bank. That number swelled to 200 during the height of the crisis. Now, the volunteers estimate that there are about 130 families who come to the food bank every month. Food insecurity and hunger, McGovern said, doesn’t fall into a “nice neat category.” “Some of them are jobless [and] some of them are working — a lot of them are working,” McGovern said of people utilizing the food bank. “Some of them are young. Some of them are old and everything in between.” He continued, “I think it’s really important that a facility

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like this exists to make sure that people are treated with respect and dignity and they have access to really good, nutritious food.” National organization spearheads donation DFA Director of Industry and Community Affairs Stephanie Walsh called McGovern a “champion for hunger” in com-

ments last Wednesday. The DFA is a national milk marketing cooperative based in Kansas City, Kansas. At the start of the pandemic, one of the DFA’s farmers made a donation to start the organization’s Farmers Feeding Families Fund, according to Walsh. “[It was] specifically for funding for food banks to be able to pivot and serve dairy

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Westborough’s original bag bylaw prohibited the use of thin-film, single-use plastic bags at grocery and retail stores. It promoted reusable bags, saying that, if a store provided checkout bags, they had to be reusable or recyclable paper bags. The original bylaw said stores “may” charge for the bags, though it didn’t require such a charge, like the changed bylaw would have. What was proposed This was then one of two petitioned articles related to plastic that went before Town Meeting this spring. Petitioned by Zero Waste Westborough, member Nathan Askew presented changes during Town Meeting. The intent, he said, was to make consumers more aware of their bag use by making it less convenient to go into a retail store without a reusable bag. The second article that was petitioned by Zero Waste Westborough addressed plastic reduction in general. It would require restaurants to use biodegradable materials for their dine-out containers when such an alternative exists. That article was ultimately referred to the Board of Health, which will be holding an informational session on Tuesday, July 19 at 5 p.m. in the Westborough Fire Station meeting room. Select Board, business community share thoughts When this pair of articles was presented to the Select

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He had done work with the veterans before. Johnson, who is an Eagle Scout, has walked in the Memorial Day parade with his fellow scouts and participated in name readings. He’s helped plant flags in all of the cemeteries in town. “I’ve really done as much as a student, I guess, could before taking on this position,” Johnson said. Johnson has relatives who are veterans. Some of them are listed on the memorials in front of the Forbes Building. “It’s really important to recognize what they have done for the town and the country as a whole because so many have done so much,” Johnson said of local veterans. “… It’s really important to keep their names remembered so that they’re not forgotten, especially people from some of the earlier wars. It’s important to keep them in the town’s history.” Johnson turned 18 about a month before town elections this spring. The search for

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The maintenance work includes cleaning the memorials. The trustees recently also had the flag at the memorial in Pine Grove Cemetery painted. The trustees help out with Westborough’s Memorial Day parade, while members also periodically help out with or organize flag plantings. Johnson shares advice Johnson graduated Westborough High School this spring and plans to attend Holy Cross University in Worcester. He’ll be close by to attend meetings, though he noted he can participate virtually, as well. His advice to other high school students who might want to get involved is to reach out to local veterans boards. Students can also connect with student council, National Honor Society or other community service clubs at their schools. “Be on the lookout for opportunities, and if you can’t find any that suit you, the boards are always open if you want to come talk or shoot somebody an email,” Johnson said.

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By Tyler Charpentier Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough’s Senior Center held its first ever cornhole game against the town’s fire department last Thursday afternoon. The event, organizers said, marked a celebration of summer weather. It was also an invitation for community members to visit the Senior Center itself. The Senior Center’s newly appointed director, Kendra Faldetta, helped organize the game,

tackling this task after coming to Northborough from her previous role as Acting Director of the Millbury Senior Center. Faldetta has been the director in Northborough for the last three months. Though a first in the cornhole format, this is not the first time that the Senior Center has teamed up with the Northborough Fire Department. Among collaborations, the Senior Center has worked with the fire department to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

Northborough firefighter/ paramedic Joel Rosenkrantz, was one of many participants in last Thursday’s event. “It’s a great way to bring the community together and I hope we have more of these,” Rosenkrantz said. “It was good fun and I think everyone had a good time.” The fire department ended up winning the cornhole game. The afternoon was then finished with celebratory cookies and lemonade for all players and spectators.

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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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Westborough

Friday, June 24 3:40 p.m. W Main St. Accident (pedestrian). Saturday, June 25 9:19 a.m. Connector Rd. Disabled auto. 12:15 p.m. Colonial Dr. Assault. Sunday, June 26 1:28 a.m. Arrested, Julie Stewart, 38, of 16 Hartford Ave., W Mendon, on straight warrant. 2:19 a.m. Research Dr./Connector Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. Monday, June 27 4:11 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – hit & run. 9:52 p.m. Arrested, Erin Jean McDonald, 41, of 23 Edgemere Ave., Whitinsville, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of

motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, speeding/rate of speed was greater than reasonable and proper, wanton destruction of property +$1200. Wednesday, June 29 1:34 a.m. Arrested, Cedrick Francis Dennis, 61, of 26 Duggan Cir., Springfield, for no inspection sticker, possess Class A drug (2 cts), and Erin Henning, 25, of 25 Maplewood Ave., Apt. 1, Marlborough, on warrant.

Grafton

Sunday, June 19 10:40 a.m. Arrested, Michael J. Diaz, 55, of 7 Mott St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for possess Class B drug, operating to endanger. Tuesday, June 21 11:13 a.m. Arrested, Jeffrey R. Bathgate, 30, of 94 Leland Rd., Sutton, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise 3rd off., trespass. 11:47 a.m. Main St. Fire – gas odor. Wednesday, June 22 9:13 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft. 4:04 p.m. Fairlawn St. Harassment. 9:41 p.m. Arcadia St. Fire – appliance. Thursday, June 23 11:09 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft. 2:45 p.m. N Main St. Scam/attempted scam. 9:00 p.m. Worcester St. Larceny/ theft.

Friday, June 24 2:01 a.m. Hollywood Dr. B&E - in progress. 2:07 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft. Saturday, June 25 9:26 p.m. Falmouth Dr. Fireworks. Monday, June 27 7:27 p.m. South St. Fire – gas odor. Tuesday, June 28 11:13 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft. Wednesday, June 29 6:40 a.m. Magill Dr. Fire – smoke – indoors. 11:10 a.m. Mass Pike E. Accident – rollover/entrap. Thursday, June 30 9:51 a.m. Worcester St. Larceny/ theft. 2:03 p.m. Carroll Rd. Harassment. 7:11 p.m. Shrewsbury St. Accident – personal injury. 9:54 p.m. Buttercup Ln. Threatening. Friday, July 1 4:08 p.m. Providence Rd. Harassment. Saturday, July 2 11:21 a.m. Pullard Rd. Water main break. 2:37 p.m. Providence Rd. Accident – personal injury. 6:10 p.m. Mass Pike E. Accident – personal injury.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, June 30 7:22 a.m. Maury Ln. B&E residential. 11:54 a.m. Arbor Dr. Larceny.

Wednesday, July 6 3:58 p.m. Flint Pond Cir. Larceny. 4:48 p.m. Stone Ave. Harassment. 6:04 p.m. Oak St. Larceny by check.

2:17 p.m. Jane St. Identity theft. 2:55 p.m. Arrested, Darren William Elmore, 33, of 8 Trocha St., Nashua, N.H., on warrant. Friday, July 1 5:08 p.m. Boylston Cir. Threats. Saturday, July 2 2:19 p.m. Creeper Hill Rd. Accident with injury. 2:25 p.m. Quail Hollow Dr. Identity theft. 3:58 p.m. Oak St. Threats. 7:50 p.m. Arrested, Sandro DeOliveira, 47, of 134 Hyland, Apt. 3, Marlborough, for speeding, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger), marked lanes violation, OUI liquor 2nd offense, possession Class B substance. Sunday, July 3 10:36 a.m. Gleason Rd. Identity theft. 7:50 p.m. Childs St. Vandalism. Monday, July 4 8:19 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E commercial. 9:18 a.m. Boston Tpke. Vandalism. 1:13 p.m. Job Cushing Rd. Identity theft. Tuesday, July 5 12:07 p.m. Arrested, Timothy Paul Pedjoe, 60, of 21 Cypress Ave., Shrewsbury, on warrant. 1:18 p.m. Grafton St. Larceny. 1:27 p.m. Boston Tpke. Vandalism. 3:57 p.m. Heatherwood Dr. Harassment. 4:07 p.m. Maple Ave. Harassment. 4:48 p.m. Hartford Tpke./Lake St. Accident with injury. 6:10 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny.

Southborough

Wednesday, June 29 12:30 p.m. Boston Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. Thursday, June 30 10:51 a.m. Framingham Rd. Burglary/B&E past. 9:08 p.m. Arrested, Kathleen C. Almeida, of Worcester Rd., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of MV. Friday, July 1 6:37 p.m. Arrested, Michael E. Griffin, of Lake Ave., Worcester, for OUI-liquor or .08% & serious injury & negligent, possess Class B drug, unlicensed operation of MV, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Northborough

Tuesday, June 28 4:16 p.m. Arrested, Michael J. Bray, 42, of 889 Boston Tpke., Apt. 119, Shrewsbury, for unlicensed operation of MV, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08% Thursday, June 30 12:28 p.m. Brigham St. Vandalism. 4:14 p.m. Brigham St. Fraud. 5:35 p.m. Hudson St. Larceny. 6:45 p.m. Shops Way. Larceny. Saturday, July 2 11:40 a.m. Main St. Trespass.

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Arsenault, Mary Ellen of Hudson Belton, Barbara of Shrewsbury Brady, Joan formerly of Westborough Cox, David of Shrewsbury DeMichele, Richard of Hudson Fields, Lisa of Southborough Gremo, John of Northborough Grenier, John of Shrewsbury Gulledge, Brian of Hudson Gupta, Samir of Shrewsbury Howard, Nina of Shrewsbury Livoli, Elizabeth of Hudson Magill, James of Grafton Monteiro, Maria of Hudson Pedersen, Reidar of Shrewsbury Pradella, Ferruccio of Grafton Thyden, Dorothy of Shrewsbury Wolfe, Harold of Marlborough Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.

SHREWSBURY - Nina Jane Howard, 64, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Natick, passed away Sunday, July 3 in the Rose Monahan Hospice House. She leaves her companion, Scott Robertson of Rutland, VT; a brother, Guy Howard and his wife, Carol of New Town, CT; two sisters, Deborah Howard and her husband, Roger deBruyn of Brimfield, MA and Pamela Howard of Barnstable; nieces and nephews Ryan Pitcher, Justin Pitcher, Jonathan Pitcher and wife Abigail, Sarah Worley and husband Alex, David Howard and wife Emily and Laura Herrmann and husband Greg; eight grand-nieces and nephews; step-daughter Meghan Mathews, husband Chris and their son Noah along with many, many lifelong friends. Nina also leaves behind her friend since she was 5, Julie Merrill-Wisell, whose aid she appreciated as invaluable, and her group of high school friends; Maureen Carlamagno, Fran Tosccano, Joan Spind and Terri Grimes. She was born in Southington, CT, daughter of the late William

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Barbara A. Belton, 86 SHREWSBURY - Barbara Ann (Adams) Belton, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. Barbara leaves behind her daughters, Patti A. (Belton) Delage and her husband William, of Shrewsbury, and Linda J. (Belton) Foster, of Wareham; her grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Delage, of Shrewsbury; her brother, Larry Adams and his wife Rae, of Wareham; as well as her nieces and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul T. Belton; her parents, Lawrence and Florence (Spain) Adams; her brother, Roger P. Adams; and her son-in-law, Jonathan Foster. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, and a long-term Spag’s employee.

Services will be held privately for the Belton family. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with arrangements.

John P. Gremo, 36 NORTHBOROUGH - John P. Gremo, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Marlborough Hospital from complications of an acute medical condition. He was looking forward to celebrating his 37th birthday with his family on July 14. Surviving John are his parents whom still reside in Northborough; a sister, Melissa R. Dineen and her husband Christopher of Lincoln, RI; a nephew Matthew Dineen and a niece, Isabella Dineen. John wholeheartedly loved being their uncle and looked forward to spending time with them both. Also surviving John is his beloved dog Dixie who was his inseparable companion. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Lisa M. Fields, 57 SOUTHBOROUGH - Lisa Maureen (Peralta) Fields, 57, of Southborough, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the daughter of Luis Perlta and the late Maureen (Leary) Peralta, and the wife of John Fields, to whom she was married for 11 years. Besides her husband and her father, she is survived by her children, Stephen Tzianabos and his wife Cara of Franklin; Jack Tzianabos of Southborough; Alison Tzianabos of Southborough; Ryan Fields of Medford; Amber Fields and her fiancé, David Dwinells of Chelsea; and Heather Fields of Aspen, CO. She is also survived by her brothers and their wives, Steven and Linda Peralta of Plymouth, James Peralta and his wife Ellen Brandt of Bernardsville, NJ, and Robert and Jennifer Peralta of Fairview, TX, and her sister, Julie Peralta of Hudson. The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home, Inc. of Southborough assisted with arrangements. Obituaries | 20

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Maria Monteiro, 83 HUDSON - Maria Lourdes Monteiro, 83, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA, after a period of declining health. Maria was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, on November 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria A. (Braga) Monteiro. She was raised and attended school in Santa Maria and later immigrated to Hudson in 1955 at the age of 16, where she started work at a local shoe manufacturing company. In 1972 she moved to Somerville to join the Little Sisters of the Poor as a novitiate, beginning her journey to become a Catholic Nun. A year later she went to Queens, New York where in 1975, she took her first vows as a Catholic Nun. From there she continued her mission in France with the Little Sisters of the Poor living an active vocation of prayer and charitable works. Maria had a natural gift with languages and became proficient in Portuguese, English and French. She was a long-time member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family and loved walking. Her entire life she dedicated herself to helping children, the sick and the poor with prayer and charitable donations and contributions. Maria is survived by her sisters-in-law, Maria I. (Carvalho) Monteiro and Maria I. (Meneses) Monteiro, both of Hudson and nieces Linda MonteiroHopper (Godchild) of Westport, CT, Diane Schiavo of Marlborough, Deborah Lemon of Hudson and nephews Mark and Paul Monteiro, both of Hudson, and Leo Monteiro of Plymouth along with their spouses and a great many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by 3 brothers, Jose Monteiro, Antonio Monteiro and Joao Monteiro.

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MARLBOROUGH - Harold “Harry” F. Wolfe, 86 of Marlborough, died at his home on Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Clarion, PA, the son of the late Harold T. and Mildred (Leider) Wolfe He graduated from Salem OH High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Air Force never left him, as friends and family will attest. Harry was employed at Honeywell and Bull Information as an electronics manufacturing supervisor where he retired in 1992 after over 30 successful years. His dedicated work ethic to support his family included many home projects that expanded his mechanical tinkering capabilities that he learned from his father and his military service. Harry and his wife Ann spent many years vacationing with family in OH and traveling to Maine and Cape Cod, especially enjoying trips to Amish country and the scenic countryside. Harry is survived by his wife of 63 years Nora “Ann” (O’Brien) Wolfe of Marlborough, 3 children, Ed Wolfe and his wife Lisa, of Billerica, Steve Wolfe and his wife Tammi of Douglas, Elizabeth “Liz” Jewell of Marlborough and Brian Jewell of Worcester, 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Jon, Michael, Ricky, Erik, Ryan, Justin, Jen, Nick, Kara, and Derek, 6 great grandchildren, sister Cindy Burkey of OH and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Richard Wolfe in 2021, 3 sisters, Ethel Yingling, Jean Weckerly and Pat Morris and a brother Frank Wolfe. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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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, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the words “Mayor’s executive aide” in the first sentence and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; II. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the word “aide” in the second sentence and replacing it with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; III. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Aide to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; and IV. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Secretary to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Executive Administrator to the Mayor”. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. ADOPTED In City Council Order No. 22-1008628A June 27, 2022 This Legal Advertisement will be published on www.communityadvocate. com and http://masspublicnotices.org. MC 7/15

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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. 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. 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 thirtyfive 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. 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., 2729 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 ap-

proval 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 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. Auctioneer: Francis J. Trapasso & Associates Auctioneer License No. 252 Receiver/Lien Holder: A.B.G. Real Estate, LLC Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq. 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 795-7191 Attorney for Receiver MC 7/1, 7/15, 7/22

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INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE DOCKET NO.MI22P3086EA COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Estate of: Mary T. Pettus Also Known As:Mary Trahan Pettus Division: Middlesex Date of Death:January 5, 2022 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Stephen F. Pettus of Cumberland, ME, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Stephen F. Pettus of Cumberland, ME has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to servewithout 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. MC 7/15

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

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 510, ENTITLED “SEWERS,” AS FOLLOWS: I. Chapter 510, entitled “Sewers”, Section 510-2, entitled “Use of Public Sewers.”, subsection (D), is hereby amended to read as follows: The owners of all houses, buildings or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes, situated with the City and abutting on any street, alley or rightof-way in which there is now or may in the future be located a public sanitary sewer of the City, are hereby required, at their expense, to install suitable toilet facilities therein and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, within the following time limits: (1) Where said public sewer now exists at the time of the effective date of this clause, or is constructed and/or located after said effective date with official notice by the Commissioner that the public sewer is available for connection, the connection shall be completed: (a) prior to transfer of the property, (b) prior to change in use of a structure as set forth in Chapter 650, Zoning, (c) prior to an increase in the sewage design flow applicable to a structure for purposes of Title 5, 310 CMR 15.000, of the State Environmental Code, or (d) upon failure of any system under said Title 5, 310 CMR 15.000, whichever shall occur first. For purposes of this subsection, the term “transfer” shall mean the conveyance of any interest in real property, with or without consideration, including by deed, lease, or assignment, but excluding: (a) taking a security interest in a property, including but not limited to issuance of a mortgage; (b) refinancing a mortgage or similar instrument, whether or not the identity of the lender remains the same; (c) a change in the form of ownership among the same owners, such as placing the property within a family trust of which the owners are the beneficiaries, or changing the proportionate interests among a group of owners or beneficiaries; (d) adding or deleting a spouse as an owner or beneficiary; or a transfer between spouses during life, outright or in trust; or the death of a spouse; and (e) the appointment of or a change in a guardian, conservator, or trustee. An exemption from the connection requirement in this section may only be granted upon application to the Board of Health, and with the recommenda-

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tion of the City Engineer for reasons of: (a) extraordinary site conditions that prohibit or severely limit the feasibility of connection to such public sewer, provided that the exemption shall apply only until such incapacity is removed and subject to a private disposal system meeting all applicable requirements and any other conditions imposed by the board; (b) an escrow or other acceptable agreement is in place requiring the connection be completed within six (6) months after a property transfer; or (c) for a period of five years from the date of installation of a new or replacement private disposal system which fully complies with Title 5, provided that the exemption shall expire upon the failure of any such system under said Title 5. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. ADOPTED In City Council Order No. 22-1008537B April 25, 2022 MC 7/15

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“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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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Notice is hereby given that the Marl-

borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 7:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall. Request for Determination of Applicability was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40. Petition: Steve Vigeant proposes to remove trees at 31 Red Spring Rd. near wetlands. Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present. Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission MC 7/15

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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall. Request for Determination of Applicability was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40. Petition: IPG Photonics Corp. proposes to do drainage improvements at the west entrance courtyard next to wetlands at 377 Simarano Dr. Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present. Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission MC 7/15

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SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE SECTION 00.11.13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Town of Shrewsbury, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Foundation and Masonry Repairs project at the Donahue Rowing Center, 237 North Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects Inc, dated June, 2022. The Project consists of: Stabilization of existing foundation walls, exterior grading, sub-surface drainage work, repairs to masonry, and other general building repairs. The work is estimated to cost $225,000.00 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction. General Bidders must include a current

DCAMM Prime Contractor Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Prime Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 10:00AM, August 3, 2022 and publicly opened online forthwith. Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below : Not Applicable. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and must include a current DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement. Proposals shall be appropriately marked “Foundation and Masonry Repairs - Donahue Rowing Center”, and will be received in the DPW Public Facilities office, 100 Maple Avenue, 2nd floor Shrewsbury, MA. 01545, until 10:00AM, Wednesday August 3, 2022. General bids and sub bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Town of Shrewsbury. Documents are available at the Public Buildings Department, Municipal Office building 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or available online at https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids.aspx. The building will be available for inspection at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 25, 2022. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, and to accept and bid or part thereof deemed by it to be in the best interest of the Town. TOWN OF SHREWSBURY Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager CM 7/15

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SOUTHBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday August 3, 2022 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http://sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting July 20, 2022 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta. ibidsmart.com. This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed on http://sta.ibidsmart.com call 508-485-0503 for bidding instructions. 1996 Toyota Camry Vin: 4T1BF22K5UU005336 Owned by Nelcienid Siena 2006 Saturn ION VIN: 1G8AJ55F86Z152974 Owned by Richard Penny 2011 Honda CR-V VIN:JHLRE4H47BC004333 Owned by Luis Martinez 2004 Honda Civic VIN: 2HGES15564H632501 Owned by Jacob Samuel Dagger 2013 Hyundai Elantra Vin: KMHDH4AE2DU548765

Owned by Yehual Ashet Tesema 2007 Honda Accord VIN: 1HGCM66417A012288 Owned by Viannelis Morel 2003 Honda CBR600 VIN: JH2PC37023M006898 Owned by Christopher LeBlanc 2002 Ford E-350 VIN: 1FDSE35L62HA35480 Owned by Highline Marble and Granite, Inc. This notice has been given under the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A. Publication Friday July 15,22 and 29, 2022 Community Advocate MC 7/15

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WORCESTER INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. 22P2281 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Betty Ann Engholm Also Known As: Bettyann Engholm Division: Worcester Date of Death: May 17, 2022 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Lawrence E. Engholm ofWestborough, MA., a Will has been admitted to informal probate. LawrenceE. Engholm of Westborough, 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. CM 7/15

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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 Pat Santa Maria, owner Pat’s Service Center CM 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

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COMMUNITY SPORTS Marlborough Shamrocks battle to victory against Mill City Eagles By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor

Marlborough’s Dalton Hooks sprints upfield while being pursued by a Mill City defender. Marlborough’s Kyle Jimenez-Fox leaps into the air to intercept a pass during his team’s game against the Mill City Eagles.

marching deep into Eagles territory only to see their drive end prematurely with a goal-line interception. Shamrocks defenders quickly put quarterback Blake Rice and the rest of their offense back on the field, however, forcing a

fumble just two plays later. Rice followed that with a touchdown pass to receiver Mitjon Celaj and a two-point conversation to give Marlborough an 8-0 lead. “[The] defense was killing it,” Ingels said.

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Mill City was forced to attempt a field goal, which they missed, leaving Marlborough’s 17-point lead intact. Though the Eagles did later narrow the deficit to 29-18, Marlborough clamped down, securing the win. Marlborough eyes next game at home Celebrating with his team, Ingels recognized a hard fought effort with room for improvement. “The defense sets us up,” he said. “They’ve always propelled us and given us that intensity. It was no different today.” Marlborough’s defense did generate four turnovers last Saturday. The offense converted on three of those opportunities. “Guys were punching at the ball, swatting at the ball, being pests,” Ingels said. “When you get free possessions, it makes the game easy.” Likewise, even with an attimes stiff defensive cadre massing against them, Rice

and the offense managed to repeatedly work their way up the field and into the end-zone. “When you’re spreading the ball around and teams can’t roll to one specific side of the field, it makes a team hard to stop,” Ingels said of his unit’s diverse attack. Simultaneously, though, he highlighted discipline issues among his own ranks. These included multiple moments of players arguing with officials. Ingels himself was frustrated with elements of last Saturday’s officiating. He quickly looked to the future, however, eyeing a clash this coming weekend at home in Marlborough. There, the Shamrocks will host the Boston Bandits. “We know that Boston is a good team,” Ingels said. “But we’re going to come out and we’re going to execute every play.” The Shamrocks game against the Bandits is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday at Kelleher Field.

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adding a second sink, a popular request from buyers.

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The bathroom is a prime place to start employing those environmentally friendly devices. Installing fixtures that save water, such as a low-flow showerhead, a low-flow faucet aerator and a dual-flush toilet, can save thousands of gallons of water each year. Adding energy-efficient windows is another easy option, since the size of bathroom windows is relatively small. Another fix that is both decorative and energy-efficient is the addition of natural stone flooring, which helps the bathroom stay cool during the summer and warmer during the winter. When buyers walk into an updated bathroom that exudes quality and offers an intimate feel, it’s one of the top things that people will remember about a home.

Sold by Michelle Gillespie 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in Northborough

3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms in Northborough

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$799,000 $810,000

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$589,900 $617,000

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