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when the Commonwealth and the Town are on the precipice of unprecedented financial investment, there is no substitute for experience and residents of Northborough need look no further than Selectman Rutan to have their backs. I encourage the residents of Northborough to vote to re-elect Leslie to the Board on Tuesday, May 10. Sincerely, Danielle Gregoire State Representative 4th Middlesex District _______________________ I am writing to put my endorsement behind Northborough BOS candidate Leslie Rutan. I have known Leslie for a few years now and I can tell you she cares about the town of Northborough and it’s residents. Leslie has continuously been a part of boards and committees to move Northborough in the right direction, she is a huge advocate for our school system which is one of the largest draws for bringing in new residents to this town. Along with her BOS position and the other various committees she donates her time at BC4T’s Veterans Food Corner & More. While you may not see Leslie

knocking on doors, which she did preCovid, you can guarantee she has the best interests of Northborough and its residents at heart. She is honest, trustworthy and leads with integrity, all attributes a successful candidate should possess. Thank you, Karen Brewster Northborough _______________________ Mitch Cohen and William Pierce for Bridging the Northborough Divide To disagree without being disagreeable. Isn’t that what our town needs more than ever? The divisiveness witnessed in the last few years needs to heal. The only way to heal is through thoughtful debate and constructive conversation. When I read the platforms of Mitch Cohen for Selectman and William Pierce for Planning Board, I appreciate both the transparency and positivity. It makes me feel inspired and looking forward to the years ahead. It’s disheartening to see attacks as the cornerstone of other platforms. We need to move beyond this mindset. Both Mitch and William have shared what they stand for in a trans-

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By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – A fire in a home on Church Street in Marlborough caused significant damage on Wednesday of last week. The house was saved, though, and there were no injuries reported after what firefighters described as a quick knockdown. First reports of the fire came in just after 9 a.m. Marlborough Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Rescue 1 and Ladder 2 responded, along with Car 5 and Car 3. The Southborough Fire Department and Patriot EMS also responded. Once on scene, firefighters reported flames blowing out of a window on the side of the house and burning onto the roof of an outdoor porch. Fire

was also extending to the attic soffit, with smoke coming out of the eaves of the attic. The crew of Ladder 2 opened up the roof to vent smoke in coordination with an interior attack by engine companies. Marlborough Assistant Chief Jeff Gogan then spoke after the fire, crediting his personnel for their efforts. “The guys made an excellent stop and saved the house,” he said. Acting Battalion Chief Eric Christensen similarly echoed Gogan’s statements. “The fire could have been a lot worse,” he said. The all out was declared at 12:29 p.m. An investigation is ongoing into the cause and origin of this fire. Damage estimates had not been determined as of April 27.

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of water and sewer projects, according to City Council President Michael Ossing. The rest of the money would be spent on other projects and efforts under Vigeant’s plan. “We were told one thing in December,” Ossing said on April 25. “We get the package in March that is not what we were told.” “As councilors, you should be upset about that,” he continued, addressing his colleagues. Vigeant said in a statement after last Monday’s meeting that he was “disappointed to say the least” about the council’s eventual ARPA decision. He explained that he had “put a hold on all capital projects without signed contracts pending the review of where they are in the process.” “We have substantial street and infrastructure projects in the City that need to move forward, but because I can’t rely on the definitive vote of the Council, I’m moving cautiously,” Vigeant wrote.

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lineup of annual MRCC recognitions this year, serving to honor the legacy of Ann Scott, who passed away in December. Scott was heavily involved in variety of organizations in Marlborough, including the Chamber of Commerce, offering extensive volunteer efforts over the years. “She was the ultimate volunteer and go-to person if you needed help with a project, golf tournament, or charity drive,” her obituary noted. The inaugural recipient of the Ann Scott Award, Vital has, himself, been heavily involved in community service. Among his efforts, he helped found Sweats For Vets Inc., which provides sports-team hoodies and other

City Council rescinds vote on ARPA spending allocations Spending | from page 6

improve the lives of our residents, will not be getting done,” Vigeant also wrote near the end of this letter. Robey noted Vigeant’s letter in the City Council’s meeting, describing it as “interesting.” She added that she did not think anybody in the City Council would disagree with Vigeant’s allocations if they concerned the four things that he initially said he planned to use this ARPA money for. “When the rules changed and he got to spend it on, in his opinion, anything he wanted to, that’s where I have a problem, and hopefully the rest of this council does,” Robey said. Vote to rescind follows recent clashes between City Council, Mayor This is the latest in a series of contentious exchanges between the City Council and the Mayor. The majority of these recent disagreements have focused on Marlborough’s proposed West Side fire station and a series of moves to purchase land for its eventual construction. Vigeant most recently vetoed an order by the council as part of this. That veto is pending before the council, though Ossing noted in comments to the Community Advocate last week that the council can possibly overturn it as soon as May 9.

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detailed a Phase 2 plan in a proposal to the Select Board on April 11. Gregory explained that, in addition to public listening sessions, this plan also emerged from a review of funding proposals from town department heads requesting ARPA support. “Residents expressed a variety of comments related to public health and safety, green energy initiatives, improving efficiency and transparency for municipal operations, and providing resources to those most impacted by the pandemic,” Gregory wrote of that earlier public feedback in his Phase 2 proposal. Phase 1 marked dollars for a variety of projects and purchases: • $639,230 - Public Health Services / COVID Re-

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help pay for a consultant hired by the town to ensure compliance with federal ARPA reporting guidelines. AED money will put Automatic External Defibrillators and first responder kits in police vehicles that don’t already have such resources. Select Board considered motion for additional review The Select Board’s eventual vote to approve these ARPA recommendations came after a motion to send the funding proposal back for additional review failed by a 3-2 margin. Select Board member Shawn Sadowski put that motion forward, asking that an additional review process look for ways to give additional compensation to es-

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By Stuart Foster Reporter HUDSON – Candidates for Hudson’s contested Board of Health and Municipal Light Board races spoke at a candidate night forum last week at the Hudson Senior Center. Candidates for uncontested Select Board and School Committee races also spoke at the event, which was hosted by the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters (Acton Area). Municipal Light Board Thomas Green and Michael Andrade are running for a spot on the Municipal Light Board to replace John Monteiro, who will not appear on the ballot. Green said he has been an active attendee at light board meetings for three years since he began working with HeatSmart. He has also worked with Green Hudson to add and expand incentives that the board has adopted, such as one for developers to build all-electric homes. “I’m seeking a board seat to continue to encourage resident and business conversion to non-fossil fuel energy sources,” Green said. “The board should continue to expand incentives in a fiscally responsible manner.” Andrade was hired by Hudson Light and Power in 1999. He then left in March 2021 and began working in Holden. Andrade called the Light Department “a great department” and an asset providing great service, reliability and low rates in Hudson. “We’ve got to invest in the system,” Andrade said. “The community is growing like crazy. The demand is amazing

and our customers deserve the best that we can give them.” Green said that the Light Board’s main responsibility is to oversee the general manager of Hudson Light and Power. He noted that there needs to be input in both directions, though, saying that his experience in local government would make him uniquely qualified for the job. Andrade described the Light Board as the general manager’s “boss,” and he said that the two must come up with a plan together to oversee financial decisions. “I’ve got 22 years here in the system and I know what it takes to keep the lights on,” Andrade said. “The guys that are there now, I’ve trained all of them and they’re a great, great group of guys.” Among other things, the two discussed expanding the town’s electric vehicle capacity. On that topic, Andrade said that Hudson has to move ahead smartly and slowly to build the required infrastructure for electric vehicles. Green said that it will take a lot of electric vehicle infrastructure to convince people to make the investment, and that the town should look at increasing the types of rebates to give to homeowners and business owners to encourage them to install charging stations. “I think that the town should look at putting in a level three charging station someplace, and that would certainly help with the local town vehicles,” Green said. Board of Health There is one open seat for Hudson’s Board of Health. It is being contested by Mercedes

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Murphy, Cassia Monteiro and Janet Saluk. Monteiro, who is originally from Hudson, has been on the Board of Health since she was appointed to fill a vacancy in October. She is a regional epidemiologist at the Metacomet Public Health Alliance and she said she is passionate about preventative health. “I can bring both educated and experience-based decisions to the town, along with input from the community,” Monteiro said. Murphy worked in various non-profit roles before going back to college, where she is now studying to obtain her Masters in Public Health. Murphy said that conversations with Hudson residents have yielded a common theme of wanting a supportive Board of Health that creates solutions for the town without being punitive. Murphy said that the Board of Health should address mental health needs and that more should be done for substance and misuse prevention to reduce the rate of overdose calls reported by local first responders. “We need to have supportive and creative solutions, and that’s what I aim to do for Hudson,” Murphy said. Saluk is a retired nurse practitioner specializing in geriatric and community-based primary care. Saluk said that Hudson should make sure its most vulnerable residents are taken care of and prepared for future pandemics. She said that, while she personally believes in vaccination, she understands that some people cannot take the vaccine due to medical conditions, are afraid of it or do not like Western medicine. “We need to support these people, educate these people, but not mandate,” Saluk said. Candidates discussed building Hudson’s Health Department capacity and funding its

positions, particularly after a grant funding currently paying for those roles runs out. Murphy said that she wants to use her experience in grant management to make sure that grants continue and so that no loss is felt by the town’s residents. Saluk emphasized the importance of regional collaboration, saying that MetroWest is often left out of state initiatives and noting that Hudson has to work with the other towns in the area. Monteiro said it is important to maintain these grants, and she echoed the ability of using grant management and local collaboration strategies to keep grants dollars flowing. She also said that the Board of Health should use a variety of means to share information going forward including social media and reputable sources like the state epidemiologist. “These are things to get out there for people to get the best information for themselves and others,” Monteiro said. Murphy said that it would be important to make sure that the Board of Health’s website is up to date, and that it can be easily understood by anyone reading it. “You want to go to someplace that you trust that is easy to understand and easily accessible,” Murphy said. Saluk agreed that website improvements would be necessary, saying that, when running for this position, she noticed the website listed programs that no longer existed. “We need to bring programs to Hudson,” Saluk said. “If you have a substance abuse program and you have to travel out of town, you’re not going to stay with it.” Hudson’s elections are scheduled for May 9 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The full candidate forum can be viewed online at https://livestream. c o m/a c c o u n t s/1 2 8 937 6/ events/10272322.

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New historical mural depicts migration from Portugal to Hudson Mural | from page 1

Hudson when he was age 13. “This mural is a learning tool for the younger generation who were born here,” Cabral said. “They’ll look at it and ask questions about why their grandparents migrated here. They came here to work and improve their lives.” Flanked by Portuguese and American flags, the mural shows a road connecting a Santa Maria church with Hudson’s St. Michael Church. Notably, the mural and the actual St. Michael Church building are located on either end of the same block on Manning Street. Pictured on the mural’s road from the Santa Maria church is an ox cart leading women carrying bread loaves on their heads. That custom is duplicated locally when a Holy Ghost Feast procession travels annually from St. Michael Church, along Main Street and ends at the Hudson Portuguese Club. Also depicted are Portuguese descendants working in a shoe factory, which was once

Gathered at the new mural on the east wall of the Flax Building on Manning at Main streets in Hudson are (l to r) BID board members Karim El-Gamal and Chuck Randall, District Administrator Richard Braga Jr., the Flax Building owner Silvino Cabral, mural artist Paula Frechette and Jack Mullahy, who built the mural panel’s framework.

a prevalent jobsite in Hudson. “It tells you the whole story,” Cabral said of the mural. Drawing from experience The BID chose artist Paula Frechette to paint the 8-by16-foot mural with acrylics on aluminum composite. She previously created murals for several restaurants and the Greater Merrimack Valley Visitors Center on I-495. “We gave Paula a simple idea and she really put a whole story together,” Braga explained. “She did a ton of research and came back with a rendering.” Frechette approached the task with the experience of a former downtown Hudson business owner. She and her husband Jack Mullahy owned the Sidetrack Café on Main Street in the early 1980s. Additionally, they opened Wood Square Design in 1991 and sold the business in 2005 – before the BID formed in 2018. Now, Frechette is thrilled to contribute to downtown Hudson’s revitalization with

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a mural. “I’ve always believed that the town has had terrific potential,” she said. “Downtown Hudson is beautiful now. I love anything that enhances the downtown.”

The BID is open to financing additional artwork, Braga noted. “We’re interested in improving our cultural arts footprint,” he said. “More murals could be in our future.”

They won’t need to look far for an artist. “I’d love to do more murals,” Frechette said. Follow the BID at discoverhudson.org and facebook.com/ DiscoverHudson.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD ALGONQUIN GIRLS’ LACROSSE – APRIL 25 Algonquin – 19, Medway – 6

Algonquin junior captain Ava Wilde notched her 100th career point last week in a larger 19-6 win over Medway. She scored six goals in the game, reaching her 100-point milestone on her fifth goal. The Algonquin girls lacrosse team boasted a 4-3 win-loss record as of Monday. The team was due back in action on Tuesday, after this edition of the Community Advocate went to press.

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BASEBALL – APRIL 27 AMSA – 8, Blackstone Valley – 1 AMSA solidly defeated Blackstone Valley Technical High School last week, cruising to an 8-1 win. The team was recognized two days later, on April 29, with the top spot in the MIAA’s power rankings of Division IV baseball teams.

ASSABET BASEBALL – APRIL 27 Assabet – 10, Keefe Tech – 4 Assabet notched what was its third consecutive win with a 10-4 defeat of Keefe Tech last week. Keegan Antelman led the Aztecs at the plate with three RBIs and two doubles in the win. The Aztecs saw their winning streak snapped last Friday against Milbury but were due back in action on Monday with a game against AMSA. BOYS LACROSSE – APRIL 29 Assabet – 6, Holliston – 7 Assabet took an early lead against Holliston last week. Holliston kept pace though, eventually tying the game at 6-6 inside the final minute to force overtime. Holliston then emerged with the win, edging past the Aztecs in triple overtime.

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GRAFTON GIRLS’ LACROSSE – APRIL 30 Grafton – 12, Shrewsbury – 11 Grafton freshman Josie Hamilton helped lift the Gators past Shrewsbury in overtime on Satur-

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GIRLS’ LACROSSE – APRIL 26 Marlborough – 15, North Middlesex – 14 Lauren Lefebvre scored 10 times against North Middlesex, leading the way as the Panthers narrowly defeated the Patriots. Allison Keenan also scored a hat trick in the game before Emily Gerosa snagged the game-winning-goal in overtime. Marlborough improved its win-loss record to 4-2 with this win.

SHREWSBURY BASEBALL – APRIL 25 Shrewsbury – 10, Wachusett – 0 The Shrewsbury High School baseball team roared past Wachusett last week, shutting out the Mountaineers. Shrewsbury was subsequently ranked third overall in the MIAA’s power rankings of Division I baseball teams on April 29, boasting a record of 9-1.

WESTBOROUGH BOYS’ LACROSSE – APRIL 26 Westborough – 10, North Middlesex – 11 Westborough’s boys lacrosse team forced overtime against North Middlesex last week, ultimately falling in the overtime period. The team’s win-loss record fell to 2-4 with this loss. The Rangers then rebounded on April 28, though, defeating Shepherd Hill.

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Patriots sign former Marlborough High School star Liam Shanahan By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

MARLBOROUGH – There’s a new Marlborough face in the New England Patriots organization. Liam Shanahan has signed with the team, inking a deal as a rookie free agent, according to his agent Brett Tessler. “I had a few options,” Shanahan told the Community Advocate last Sunday. “Ultimately I couldn’t really say no to the hometown team.” For a player who grew up wearing Tom Brady jerseys, watching Patriots games on TV and attending them in-person at Gillette Stadium, the chance to now be part of the team is monumental. “It’s awesome, obviously,” Shanahan said. “The Patriots are the organization in the NFL.”

Liam Shanahan (center) transferred to LSU while he played football while also obtaining a masters degree.

on the Panthers’ varsity squad. Shanahan was a captain for two of those seasons in Marlborough, winning numerous awards before he headed to Harvard University for his undergraduate years, as noted in a biography recapping his football career to date. Shanahan also played basketball, baseball, track and field and lacrosse while in high school. Shanahan was then a threeyear starter at Harvard after redshirting in his freshman season, earning All-Ivy League

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gratulations from local sports figures. Among those, MHS Football Coach Sean Mahoney and Athletic Director Jeff Rudzinsky visited Shanahan at his home in Marlborough last Saturday night to celebrate his Patriots deal with him and his family. “Liam epitomized the term Student Athlete,” Rudzinsky wrote in a tweet after the visit. “…His hard work on and off the field earned him this opportunity,” Rudzinsky continued. Mahoney echoed similar praise in an interview. “I’m not surprised where he is at right now,” he said. “From his freshman year on, we knew he had a lot of potential.” Mahoney praised Shanahan’s work ethic on and off the field, noting his growth over the years. Mahoney, who was also Shanahan’s homeroom teacher during Shanahan’s freshman year at MHS, specifically recalled being impressed with Shanahan’s grades when handing out report cards.

“When you have a combination like that, gifted with size, intelligence and leadership — he was just a great player and a great kid for us,” Mahoney said. Shanahan said he’s been grateful to hear from former teammates and coaches directly since his deal was announced. “It’s been awesome reconnecting with a lot of these people that I grew up with,” he said. “It feels good being back playing for my community’s team.” Shanahan eyes mini-camp, training camp Shanahan is currently back in Marlborough while he awaits mini-camp and training camp programs with the Patriots later this year. He has those days circled on his calendar as he works to win a spot in the team’s regular season lineup. “It’s awesome that it’s come full circle, that I have this opportunity in front to me,” he said. “I’m excited to get to work and take advantage of it.”

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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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Marlborough Thursday, April 21 1:04 p.m. BPRE. MVA property damage only. 4:03 p.m. Marlborough Housing Authority (Clubhouse)/Bolton St. Larceny. 4:05 p.m. Sonia Dr. Fraud/forgery. 5:15 p.m. McDonald’s Restaurant/BPRW. Larceny. 8:19 p.m. Crystal Brook Way. Fraud/forgery.

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Friday, April 22 8:12 a.m. BPRE. MVA property damage only. 9:06 a.m. Goodale St. MVA property damage only. 10:32 a.m. Hemenway St. Fraud/ forgery. 1:51 p.m. Orchard Apartments/ Farmhouse Ln. Assault. 2:26 p.m. Main St. Vandalism. 2:37 p.m. BPRE. MVA with injuries. 2:53 p.m. Karopulios Dr. Fraud/ forgery. 3:09 p.m. Short St. Fraud/forgery. 5:43 p.m. Princeton Green Apartments/Farm Rd. Fraud/ forgery. 6:46 p.m. Apex Entertainment/ Apex Dr. MVA property damage only. 8:35 p.m. Arrested, Manuel Humberto Guardado, 35, of 56 Francis St., Marlborough, for leave scene of property damage, disorderly conduct, op MV with license suspended, OUI-liquor or .8% 2nd offense. Saturday, April 23 10:16 a.m. IPG Photonics/Cedar Hill St. MVA with injuries. 1:48 p.m. West Main St. Larceny. 8:52 p.m. Birchwood Dr. MVA

property damage only. Sunday, April 24 2:15 a.m. Westboro Rd. MVA property damage only. 11:57 a.m. Shanghai Keqian Boston Technology Development/ Williams St. Disturbance. 2:20 p.m. Marlborough Fish & Game/Muddy Ln. Larceny. 5:11 p.m. Mill Street Central. Threats. 6:17 p.m. Ginger Garden/BPRE. MVA property damage only. 7:40 p.m. Arrested, Daniel de Fatima Subramaniyam, 28, of 64 Moulton Park Rd., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, revoked registration, uninsured motor vehicle, negligent operation of motor vehicle. 9:26 p.m. Arrested, Cesar A. Maldonado-Juarez, 41, of 72 Devens St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for unlicensed operation of MV, leave scene of property damage, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, fail to stop/yield. Monday, April 25 8:46 a.m. Honey Dew Donut/ BPRE. MVA property damage only. 11:59 a.m. Royal Crest Apart-

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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 Bonaventura Sr., Frank of Shrewsbury Cerasoli, Carol of Grafton Covello, Isabella of Shrewsbury Desmond, Genevieve of Grafton Dully, Laura of Northborough Dumas, Bernadette of Grafton Harrington, Barbara of Marlborough Laino, Pamela formerly of Southborough Lundy, Gloria of Shrewsbury Mariano, Susan of Millbury Navin, Joseph of Marlborough Norgard, Gladys of Northborough Sannicandro, Sandra of Northborough Scouras, Helen of Marlborough Testa, Carlo of Shrewsbury Thorpe, Donald formerly of Marlborough Xible, Maria of Marlborough

Joseph M. Navin, 75 MARLBOROUGH - The Honorable Joseph M. Navin, of Marlborough, died at his home on April 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the Honorable John J. Navin of Marlborough and Patricia M. (Donahue) Navin of Marlborough. Joseph was married to his devoted wife, the late Maria T. (Canezza) Navin, for 37 years when she passed away in 2013. Mr. Navin had an extensive career in public service, both in elected and appointed offices across the Commonwealth. After graduating from Boston College in 1969, his passion for public service led him to run for office, serving his community first as a Councilor-At-Large, and later as State Representative. Mr. Navin continued to serve the Commonwealth after leaving elected office, first in the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General as Bond Director, and later as the Manager of Finance for the MBTA. When it was time to retire, Joe took up a long-time passion and dove “full time” into his role as a Realtor with Dora Naves & Associates. Regardless of the role, Mr. Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.

Navin served his community and his Commonwealth, both in official and personal capacities, ensuring that all citizens were well represented, regardless of position or point of view. Outside of “work”, he was often engaged in activities with the Knights of Columbus, the Sons of Italy, and the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library. Joseph was an incredible cook and could often be found at the stove, behind the grill, or arguing with the crust of his famous apple pie when it wasn’t just right. He was a loving and generous grandfather (or Beppo as he preferred to be called), doting on his grandchildren whenever possible. Joe loved to travel, especially with his family and friends to Italy, Ireland, and Nantucket, among other destinations. He instilled his love of adventure in his grandkids on family trips to Hawaii, Florida, and Myrtle Beach. Mr. Navin is survived by his three children; Maura Navin Webster of Marlborough; Bridget Nichols of Shrewsbury and her husband Brian; and Sean Navin of Marlborough and his wife Jessica; his 5 grandchildren; Madelyn and Emma Webster, Desmond and Clara Nichols, and Giovanni Navin. Mr. Navin is also survived by his sister, Colleen (Navin) Kortes and her husband, John of Marlborough; his nephew Timothy Kortes and his daughter McKayla of York, ME; and many cousins, including Mary Beth Poirier who he considered his “fourth child.” The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Helen V. Scouras, 96 MARLBOROUGH - Helen

V. Scouras, 96, long time resident of Marlborough passed away peacefully on Thursday April 21, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Northborough.

Helen was born in Louvre, Greece and is the daughter of the late Vasilios and Despina (Kiriazi) Papadopoulos. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, William Scouras in 1992 and by her 2 sisters and a brother. She came to the United States in 1951 and quickly became involved in the Sts Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough and was an active member of the Enosis Philoptochos Society. She worked at the local shoe factories and at Family House

of Pizza. She was dedicated to her family and is survived by her daughter Katherine M. Tsavidis and her partner Andrew Whitham; her son Angelo W. Scouras and his wife Debbie, all of Marlborough. Three grandchildren, Anna Tsavidis, Dean Tsavidis, Angela Scouras and a great granddaughter Shantai. She was a loving friend to many, and you would find her chatting with her best friend, Chrysanthi Regan of Marlborough. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Barbara J. Harrington, 94 MARLBOROUGH - Barbara Jean (LaBrecque) Harrington, 94, a lifelong resident of Marlborough was called Home on April 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Henry J. and Marguerite L. (Gaboury) La Brecque, Barbara was married to Paul V. Harrington for 65 years. She is predeceased by her husband, her son, Paul, siblings, Henry and Robert LaBrecque, and sister Ann Marie Dupuis.

Barbara is survived by her children Mary Teixeira of Worcester, Peter Harrington of Shrewsbury, and Francis Harrington of Clinton. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Angelica, Ashleigh, Amber, Paul, Jessica, Kimberley, and great-grandson Cole, brother-in-law Joseph Dupuis, beloved niece and God daughter, Cheryl and her sister, Donna, along with many other nieces and nephews and dear family friend, Joseph Hanslip. Patron Saint of unsolicited, but great advice, quippy remarks, and having perfect pitch. Queen of camping, reading a 900-page novel in a single night, and always arriving early for Mass. Lover of musicals, lobster rolls, butterflies, and world travel. Climber of the Holy Stairs in Jerusalem at the age of 65 and the stairs in the 42nd St. subway station at the age of 91. Believer of equal rights for all and renewable energy way back in 1964. Survivor of The Great Depression, economic crashes, world wars, and global pandemics. The first one of her siblings to arrive and the last one to go home. The way she told a story

was like nothing else and the way she loved people was even better. It was a gift and honor to have had an encounter with her, just as she believed it was a gift any time she encountered another person. Tennessee Williams wrote, “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers”, but Barbara always depended on kindness towards strangers. Barbara lived the Gospel. She welcomed strangers, fed the poor, visited the sick, and volunteered in her beloved City of Marlborough. Whether she encountered President George H. W. Bush in the fishing department of the Biddeford, ME Walmart, Donald O’Connor on one of her European tours, or an underprivileged person on the streets of New York, Barbara treated everyone with respect and kindness. She wanted to get to know each person and hear their story. Barbara worked at Curtis Shoe, Gould National Battery, R.H. Long, and at Kennedy’s Pub. She sang in the Sweet Adelines, belonged to the Marlborough Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, was a Diamond Avon Lady, and accompanied her husband to many events with the Knights of Columbus. Barbara’s passion was being surrounded by her family and spending her summers in New Hampshire and later in Maine. The family wishes to thank the staff of Dr. Kumar’s office, the Branches of Marlborough, Marlborough Hospital, and Brookhaven Hospice for their wonderful care. The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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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, April 25, 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

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Maria Xible, 55 MARLBOROUGH - Maria

Cristina Silva Xible, 55, of Marlborough died Wednesday April 20, 2022 at UMass Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Marcelo Luis Xible for the past 36 years. She was born in Jequie, Bahia, Brazil the daughter of Ermelindo Silva and Maria Jose (Oliveira) Silva.

She leaves two sons Marcelo Luis Xible Filho of Marlborough and Marlon Silva Xible of Waltham; three brothers, Jose Carlos, Lazaro and Mario all of Brazil; two sisters Celeste and Michele both of Brazil; a granddaughter Maria Claudia Xible of Marlborough; a daughter in law Claudia Baptista Balliana. The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Docket No. WO22D0532DR Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 831-2200 Ana Patricia Gaimari vs Argentino R Toledo

Upon motion of plaintiff for an order directing the defendant, to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Mass.R.Civ.P./ Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P.Rule 4, it appearing to the court that this is an action for Divorce B1. Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. an Automatic Restraining Order has been entered against the above named parties. Defendant cannot be found within the Commonwealth and his/her present whereabouts are unknown. Personal service on defendant is therefore not practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is Ordered that defendant is directed to appear, plead, answer, or otherwise move with respect to the complaint herein on or before June 21, 2022. Date March 23, 2022 Leilah A. Keamy, JUSTICE OF PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT

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In the past, senior centers have been places older citizens gather to play chess or bingo, whereas today’s senior centers can provide a large pool of resources for the senior community. Classes on a variety of topics are often offered that can keep elderly minds active and engaged, potentially slowing the effects of aging such as memory loss. Wellequipped gyms may also be accessible, and dancing clubs and classes, as well as other types of physical activities including yoga, may be available. Cooking classes can not only help people remain independent longer, but can also teach healthy cooking techniques and encourage healthy eating habits. In addition, senior centers may help people find reputable property maintenance and cleaning companies as well as transportation services.

In recent years, the use of transfer on death (TOD) or payable on death (POD) accounts has grown significantly, causing many to ask why they should bother working with an attorney to prepare a revocable trust. All Emily Parker Beekman, Esq. three are good choices if your goal is simply to avoid probate, but trusts offer probate avoidance and much more. TOD and POD accounts automatically transfer assets to a named beneficiary when the account holder dies. TOD accounts are typically nonretirement brokerage accounts, stocks, bonds, and other investments. POD accounts are typically bank accounts such as checking, savings, or Certificates of Deposit. Both, if done correctly, avoid probate and distribute assets directly to the intended beneficiary when the account owner dies. POD and TOD accounts have drawbacks. When someone passes away, the person(s) responsible for

administering the estate is typically empowered under the law to seek contributions from the POD and TOD beneficiaries to pay any creditor debts, estate administration expenses, and taxes owed. If the beneficiary refuses to contribute or has already spent the money, legal action may be necessary to claw back those funds. Revocable trusts also offer probate avoidance and can be tailored to you and your family’s needs.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Marlborough’s CSF Scholar Bee makes return By Jim Ash General Manager MARLBOROUGH - There was a mix of high school students, teachers, administrators, business people and professionals on hand for the Citizens

Scholarship Foundation (CSF) Scholar Bee held in the Apex Entertainment function room on April 29. However, it was the youngest group present, a team of seventh graders from Northborough’s St. Bernadette’s School who outlasted everyone

CSF Scholar Bee winners Aayush Kumar, Alexander Krolewski and Dylan Burke celebrate.

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round advancing to the finals. During each round, every team was given the same word to spell correctly within twenty seconds. Misspelled words resulted in immediate elimination unless no other team spelled the word correctly. Additional words were provided until only one team remained. In the end, the seventh grade students named, “The Word Warriors,” claimed first place by correctly spelling “languorous.” The team included Aayush Kumar, Alexander Krolewski and Dylan Burke. They were each awarded a $50 gift card to 110 Grill plus a $50 gift card to Apex Entertainment for their achievement. The event began with a tribute to Debbie Giroux, a tireless CSF supporter, who passed away last year. She was a lifelong Marlborough resident, business owner, and active volunteer, having served as CSF President and Vice President and on several committees. “Debbie always put in more than one-hundred percent effort in securing sponsors for our events,” CSF Co-Founder Mary Jo Nawrocki said. Nawrocki also

noted that she was very grateful for the kindness of business owners and individuals in Marlborough who have generously supported CSF scholarships over the years. “Debbie just had a special way of getting people to join in,” CSF’s Mariym Snediker added. “She gave her whole heart and soul to CSF.” Snediker and Giroux had been close friends ever since high school. “Anybody who ever met Debbie felt like she was their best friend,” Snediker continued. The Scholar Bee was sponsored by Joseph Shay, Jr., Milford Stone and Affiliates. The emcee for the evening was Bob Socci, radio voice of the New England Patriots on 98.5 FM, the “Sports Hub.” Judges included Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Assistant Principal Amanda Cence, AMSA Principal Mike Nawrocki, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Principal Mark Hollick. For more information about CSF, visit marlborough.dollarsforscholars.org.

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By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter WESTBOROUGH - A special Town Meeting may be on the horizon in Westborough to replace a section of the Armstrong Elementary School roof that has failed. The roof has been a topic of discussion at recent School Committee and Select Board meetings, with town and schoolt leaders recently emphasizing a need to move quickly as material costs rise. “To me, the evidence is there,” Select Board Chair Ian Johnson said on April 26. “We need to do this. We need to move forward.” Roof issues Superintendent Amber Bock told the School Committee back on April 13 that one of the sections of Armstrong’s roof had failed. That section of the roof dates back to 1996. “The roof is well beyond its life,” Bock said. Specifically, Bock said there was a 20-foot tear. A consultant from the Garland Company was “clear” that the repairs to and maintenance of the roof had been excellent, she said. “But it’s basically a structural failure of the PVC material and it’s just breaking down at this point,” Bock continued. There are four sections of the building’s roof. This section in question spans about 22,500 square feet. Work to repair the roof is one of three roof projects in the town’s capital planning cycle, having been planned for the 2022 fiscal year following a 2021 district roof assessment report. The district submitted replacing the whole roof into the capital plan for 2023 as a top priority project, but it was later bumped to Fiscal Year 2025 to focus on roof repairs at Westborough’s Hastings Elementary School. All roof items were then passed over and moved further down the capital planning list, though. According to Bock’s presentation, staff made initial emergency repairs with sealcoating when water began leaking into rooms through the deteriorating Armstrong roof.

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The Armstrong School is located at 18 Fisher Street in Westborough.

“The thing that’s the most concerning about it is it didn’t occur for any specific reason,” Bock said. “It wasn’t put under stress. There wasn’t anything that particularly happened. We weren’t running around up there. We didn’t drop anything on it, and it’s just breaking down. It’s a pretty large tear.” Bock noted that staff responded “very quickly.” As officials have noted the urgency of this situation, in later meetings, staff also said that mold tests have come back clear. “I want to be reassuring to our families that their classrooms are in good shape,” Bock said. Addressing the roof During the April 13 School Committee meeting, Bock proposed fixing about 5,000 square-feet of the roof, which she estimated would cost between $38,000 and $50,000. Bock suggested funding this emergency repair could be fol-

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lowed by a Town Meeting article in the fall to replace the full 22,400-square-foot section of the roof, which is estimated to cost about $1.1 million. At that time, some School Committee members expressed concerns about repairing only part of the roof and wasting funds when the whole section of the roof is replaced. “Inflation right now is killing us,” said member Stephen Doret during an April 26 Select Board meeting. Doret also noted that, under the proposed timeline, the roof may not be fixed until some time between March and June of next year, allowing more water to potentially leak into the Armstrong school’s insulation. Garland’s Adam Silun told the School Committee on April 27, one day after that Select Board meeting, that insulation, which is part of roof projects, is scarce. “It’s like gold right now,”

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Shrewsbury Middle School student wins Law Day Essay contest

Westborough’s Armstrong School roof needs repairs, district says Armstrong | from page 25

Silun said. “You can’t find it. They’re naming their price when people go to place their orders.” The quicker bids are received, the more money will be saved, he said. When the project was presented to the Select Board on

By Stuart Foster Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) presented an award to St. Mary School eighth grade student, Liam Collins, for Law Day on May 1. The award recognizes Collins’ win in the Bar Association Law Day Essay contest, which was held for eighth-grade students throughout Worcester County. The essay prompt, “Moving Towards a More Perfect Union,” asked students to describe “the next great moment…that would help move our nation towards becoming a more perfect union.” The contest drew over 80 essay submissions. Association President Geoff Spofford and Law Day Committee Chair Courtney Mayo went to St. Mary School last Monday to inform Collins that he had won the contest.

Liam Collins poses with teachers and Worcester County Bar Association officials after being told he had won the Bar Association’s essay contest. From left to right are Liam’s mother and St. Mary religion teacher Helen Collins, St. Mary teacher and essay contest coordinator Kathryn Edmunds, WCBA President-Elect Courtney Mayo, Liam Collins and WCBA President, Geoff Spofford.

Collins received a $100 prize in addition to the award itself. Collins dedicated his winning essay to the need to address climate change and global warming. The award was formally presented by Spofford at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester

last Sunday. The Bar Association runs its Law Day essay contest each year, recognizing students for their work in response to a given prompt. Learn more about the Bar Association by visiting https:// www.worcestercountybar.org.

April 26, members expressed support for moving forward quickly and developing a bid package for the project. The Select Board also voiced support of replacing the whole section and calling a special Town Meeting to consider approving the project once a bid is acquired.

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The Marlborough Commuter Shuttle is back in service! REGISTER ONLINE TO RESERVE A SPOT The 12 -passenger handicap-accessible shuttle connects local commuters between three stops at the Southborough MBTA Commuter Rail, the Apex Center of New England, and the business park located at 200 Forest Street. This option provides free public transportation for those who take the train to and/or from Boston and Worcester.

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS Westborough business leaders celebrate recent growth at Year in Review awards breakfast By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Westborough business leaders recognized local successes and discussed next steps for the local economy at the Westborough Economic Development Committee’s (EDC) Year in Review Awards Celebration on April 29. Gathering in the Forbes Municipal Building, the event featured Lieutenant Governor and keynote speaker Karyn Polito and many others. “It’s a great time to do business in Westborough,” EDC Chair Todd Alexander said in his opening remarks during the celebration. Lt. Gov. applauds local business community Speakers acknowledged COVID-19 challenges while highlighting business solutions crafted over the past two years. The results of that work, local leaders noted, have included multiple major developments, new small business openings and other ventures. “We have seen many people who, inspired by the Great Resignation, chose Westborough as the place to begin their entrepreneurial journey,” Alexander said, noting one trend now emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. Polito, among other things, commended Westborough for its work to support businesses, adapting to a new normal during COVID-19 and making new investments where needed. “Congratulations for not missing a beat and keeping that momentum going,” she said. “This is, indeed, your moment,” Polito said of Westborough as a whole. Businesses earn awards Friday’s event included award presentations. Businesses were honored as follows: • New Development Project Award - Amazon Robotics • New Large Business Award - Monroe Tractor • New Small Business Award - Thai Minal • Innovation Award - Kopin Corporation • Civic Pride Award - Art &

Jonathan Nourse of Nourse Farm accepts the Westborough EDC’s Hall of Fame award at its Year in Review awards breakfast last week.

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Frame Emporium • Hall of Fame Award - Nourse Farm ‘The Westborough economy can face anything’ As Westborough now moves forward, speakers and town leaders last Friday continued to highlight the contributions of this year’s award-winning business, among many others. Their growth has ramifications throughout town, Select Board and EDC member Sean Keogh later noted in comments to Community Advocate. “It’s important that we maintain balance between the residential and some of the commercial industrial base in town to really help moderate our tax rate,” he said That balance and commercial industrial base can help in other ways, he continued, including new local job opportunities. New business arrivals and expansions are in the future as the EDC’s work continues, EDC Coordinator Zach Boughner

said, highlighting a planned new location for the Coop, a restaurant which offers BBQ and comfort food. That expansion is being aided by a $10,000 tax credit through a state program meant to encourage business growth into vacant storefronts. “We are very excited to have had our first vacant storefront project approved and to be encouraging more restaurants and active uses to be opening in our downtown area,” Boughner said. While the region’s economic future remains uncertain, speakers last Friday emphasized cause for optimism and confidence in light of this recent growth and success. “We don’t know what lies ahead,” EDC Vice Chair Linda Townsend said. “But the last two years have only strengthened my belief that the Westborough economy can face anything.” See the full EDC event online at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xHoBa8tooro.

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Westborough business offers healing through acupuncture By Jeff Theodore Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - For thousands of years, people have used acupuncture to cure what ails them. Now, here in Central Massachusetts, the practice is building momentum, according to Joe Foley of Ancient Wisdom Healing Arts, which provides acupuncture treatments, Tai Chi, and Qigong sessions. “Many people come to acupuncture because they believe traditional medicine has failed them,” Foley said in a recent interview. “So, when they come to us, they feel they have nothing to lose.” An estimated 36% of adults in the US use complementary and alternative medicine, according to a survey by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a component of the National Institute of Health (NIH). Acupuncture, aiming to balance the flow of energy within the body, is one of the most

common forms of alternative medicine. And as more insurance companies realize that acupuncture is a cost-effective modality, and more of their enrollees request coverage, it is becoming more financially accessible to more people. Foley is a 2021 graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science. He has since joined the team at Ancient Wisdom, which is 17 years old and helmed by Foley’s professional partner and mentor, Lisa Spellman. Lisa Spellman also attended New England School of Acupuncture, and has extensive experience in the medical industry, having been on staff at Boston Medical Center (as an acupuncturist) for 10 years in Oncology, Pediatrics, and Family Medicine. Ancient Wisdom recently moved to its current location Westborough after formerly operating in Southborough. ‘It’s a very relaxing space’ On a typical day inside An-

of things people don’t know about,” he said, adding that “Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, is the longest continually practiced medicine in the world.” “People have been doing this for a long time,” he said.

Joe Foley is part of the team at Ancient Wisdom Healing Arts.

cient Wisdom, patients arrive for appointments around 10 a.m. and file into one of three rooms, where they’re interviewed and then treated. “It’s a very relaxing space with soft lighting,” Foley said. “When you walk into our practice, you’re going to feel calm.” “Most folks do not even feel the needles going in,” said Foley. And in truth, the practice predates needles. There is evidence of acupuncture that dates back 5,000 years, and it involves many other modalities to support the flow of en-

ergy in each individual. At Ancient Wisdom, Foley said they treat everyone from pediatric to geriatric patients. Most suffer with some form of pain. Spellman treats patients with many issues including digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, cancer, and an assortment of other chronic ailments. Foley said the most common question the public pose is “Does acupuncture really work?’’ “We can treat a wide range

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Brush fire burns 1.5 acres behind Floral Street School in Shrewsbury By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - A fast moving brush fire burned through part of a forested area behind the Floral Street School in Shrewsbury last Friday afternoon, occupying firefighters for multiple hours on scene. The blaze burned roughly 1.5 acres of town-owned land, according to the Shrewsbury Fire Department. Crews knock down fire An initial call reporting this brush fire came in just before 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene to then find heavy smoke from the blaze, which “quickly escalated” due to wind. Crews managed to knock down the fire, ultimately leaving the scene just after 6 p.m. Experts note spring fire risks This fire took place as experts across the region had already warned of increased fire

Shrewsbury firefighters navigated “challenging” topography to fight a brush fire behind the Floral Street Elementary School last week.

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risks in recent days and weeks. The Northborough and Westborough fire departments both noted bans on open burning on Thursday and Friday of last week through social media, with Northborough citing “elevated fire danger” on Friday morning. The National Weather Service’s Boston office, itself, noted continuing dry conditions in multiple weather bulletins. Beyond specific forecasts, a fact sheet assembled by the state Department of Fire Services notes a greater fire

danger at this time of year, citing “strong and unpredictable winds” coupled with other environmental factors. “When snow recedes, but before new growth emerges, last year’s dead grass, leaves and wood are dangerous tinder,” the state says. Topography of fire area posed challenges Contacted on Monday, Fire Chief Jim Vuona said his department typically sees “several” brush fires of this size per year.

Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse By Laura Hayes Senior Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - A Grafton man was arrested late last month after he allegedly made “threatening comments” toward one of Amazon’s facilities in Northborough, according to Northborough Police. A former Amazon employee, Curtis Cyriaque, 25, faces charges of vandalism of property, threatening to commit a crime and bomb/hijack threat. According to Lt. Brian Griffin, an Amazon HR staff member reached out to police on April 20, saying that an individual – allegedly Cyriaque – had been making threats for over 24 hours. Griffin said Cyriaque hadn’t been working at Amazon for a couple of months. Amazon received “numerous” emails, Griffin said. There were threats to “commit workplace violence where multiple people would be hurt,” according to Griffin. On April 20, and while police were investigating Amazon’s re-

port, Cyriaque allegedly showed up at Amazon and used a BB gun to shoot out the window of another employee’s car. An arrest warrant was issued. Griffin said Cyriaque was then located at his residence in Grafton. Northborough police were assisted by the Grafton Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive Unit. During the search, police

allegedly located a BB gun, which Griffin said resembled an assault rifle, under Cyriaque’s couch. Cyriaque was arraigned in Westborough District Court on April 21. He was back in court on Tuesday of last week for a dangerousness hearing, where he was ordered held without bail for a minimum 120 days.

“Obviously — the dryer the season — the more brush fires we will deal with,” he said. Where crews have experience in local brush fire situations, Vuona acknowledged that the topography of the land involved in this fire was a challenge. Previously viewed on Sat-

urday, roughly 12 hours after firefighters left the scene, the burn area, indeed, stretched across a series of trails snaking down a slight slope several hundred feet from nearby roadways. The cause of this fire remained undetermined as of Monday morning.

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