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Vol. 49 | No. 47 | November 24, 2023

Select Board picks new town administrator

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough has a new town administrator.

The Select Board unanimously voted on Nov. 15 to make a conditional offer of employment to Tim McInerney. The offer is conditional on a background check and contract negotiation.

McInerney and the other two finalists, Jeff Bridges and Clancy Main, were interviewed by the Select Board on Nov. 15.

“Any one of these three I would be happy to hire,” said Select Board Chair Mitch Cohen before the deliberations.

McInerney grew up in Lowell. He was the town administrator in Grafton from 2009 to 2020. Prior to joining Grafton, he served as the interim town administrator in Ware; interim town manager in Uxbridge; town administrator in Seekonk; and town manager in Salisbury, in addition to positions in Ohio and South Carolina. Most recently, he worked as the interim director of inspectional services in Worcester from January to September 2021.

“When you look at my resume, it’s 20+ years of local government, but I worked at every level of government,” said McInerney.

During his interview, McInerney addressed why he left Grafton. He said there’s a strong charter relative to the town administrator.

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‘It means so much’ Westborough becomes back-to-back volleyball champions

By Evan Walsh Reporter WESTBOROUGH – Big plays are made in big moments.

With third-seeded Canton quickly gaining momentum, Westborough’s Quinn Anderson hit an overhand pass to the front of the court.

Samantha Norman took it from there, setting the ball for Georgia Tyrell. Tyrell waited, timed her jump and spiked the ball over the outstretched arms of the blocker.

The crowd at Worcester State University erupted as Westborough became back-to-back MIAA Division 2 champions.

The top-seeded Rangers defeated the Canton Bulldogs in straight sets on Nov. 18 to secure the title.

“It means so much. We’ve all put so much time into this program, and it feels like all our hard work really paid off,” said senior captain Addison Moore.

“I love being here with my teammates,” said

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Members of the Westborough volleyball team celebrate after beating Canton.

Shrewsbury to change trash hauler

By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – Changes will soon be coming to Shrewsbury’s trash collection.

Assistant Town Manager for Operations Keith Baldinger on Nov. 14 informed the Select Board that the town has chosen Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts as the new

waste and recycling hauler for fiscal 2025.

Casella is currently Shrewsbury’s yard waste hauler.

Casella will replace Waste Management, which currently has the town’s waste and recycling contract.

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n the lawsuit against Google’s leadership in online search, it appears that the Department of Justice and the State Attorneys General who brought the suit are overly concerned about Microsoft, a multi-trillion dollar company, and use of its oft-ridiculed Bing search engine.

In recent testimony during the ongoing Google trial, it was revealed that Microsoft had actively participated in bidding for Bing to be the iPhone’s default search engine.

Despite offering Apple attractive financial incentives, Microsoft lost out to Google. Microsoft, with its sizable resources, is of course fully capable of competing for default contracts.

So why Google and not Bing? Apple recognized that Google search is the superior service, and this decision was driven by a commitment to enhancing the user experience.

Even when the Blackberry, with Bing as the default, was popular, a remarkable 91% of searches from those devices were still conducted using Google. This data underscores two important points. First, consumers have the competence to change default settings on their devices, even from the early days of smartphones. Second, consumers overwhelmingly preferred the Google search experience.

As the Justice Department and State AGs assess their priorities going into 2024 — including at the DAGA policy conference in Boston next week — they should consider shifting their attention away from private business disputes and toward consumer protection. No matter who the government sues, they aren’t going to get a plurality of people to use Bing. Perhaps it is time to actually protect consumers, and taxpayers’ wallets, by dropping the case and just letting this one go.

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position, and the town administrator’s contract includes language for removal with a severance package.

The severance package, he said, is a deterrent for a board.

Six months before he left Grafton, the sitting board extended his severance and contract because the mem-

bers were happy with his performance.

“They wanted to keep me, but they had an inkling that something might be changing in the wind, and it did. That board changed pretty much overnight in two election cycles over a two-year period.

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According to an article by Grafton Common at the time, he stepped down as town administrator after reaching an agreement with the Select Board.

For the past two years, he said he’s been supporting his wife’s business and taking care of his sons.

“I had a great opportunity, and don’t get me wrong, I took advantage of it. I’m grateful I had it because I think that was a tender time in their lives, and I got a lot of five-star ratings on Yelp for driving them everywhere they wanted to go,” he said.

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erney numerous questions, including about the budget, economic development, how to attract and retain quality talent, his management style and communication efforts.

During their deliberations, the Select Board narrowed the field down to McInerney and Bridges, noting their experience.

Select Board member Kristen Wixted praised McInerney’s demeanor and the Select Board’s rapport with him during the interview. She said she liked that he lived in Grafton, which is close enough that he knew Northborough.

“I like how he involved staff so much,” said Laura Ziton.

“He wasn’t willing to just listen to us, he wants to make sure that we’re working together. I like that he’s willing to collaborate in such an open way together with the board and staff as we really establish what we want to look like going forward.”

Scouts to hold wreath sale GRAFTON – Boy Scout Troop 107 is conducting a wreath sale at the following dates and locations: • Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Bread Guy Breads parking lot • Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Municipal Center • Sunday, Dec 3, 2 to 5 p.m.

– Grafton Common (part of Grafton Celebrates the Holidays) Proceeds will benefit troop programs and activities.

Tickets for Holiday House Tour now available WESTBOROUGH – Tickets are now available for the Westborough Women’s Club annual Holiday House Tour.

The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Five homes will be highlighted.

Tickets are $30; proceeds will benefit club programs and activities.

Advance tickets are available at Town Hall; “day of” tickets will be available at the Congregational Church, 57 W. Main St.

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New memorial at Pine Grove Cemetery honors the forgotten

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – At the back of Pine Grove Cemetery off South Street, a memorial is being erected for those long forgotten.

On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project gathered to celebrate the installation of stone pillars, which are part of a monument to commemorate the hundreds buried in unmarked graves.

According to the project’s committee, those in the unmarked graves include about 500 patients from Westborough State Hospital; 120 persons too poor to afford a gravestone; and about 40 unnamed babies.

“People deserve to be remembered,” said Heidi Trainor, one of several speakers at the ceremony. “Seeing this project come into fruition has been incredible.”

The project began about 12

years ago with Glenn Malloy, a former member of the board of trustees at Westborough State Hospital. He formed a committee to help with the research and raising funds.

Malloy himself struggled with mental health; shortly after he entered UMass-Amherst in the late 1970s, he was sent home because of a “complete breakdown.”

“I was helpless,” he said.

Malloy recalled how he was hospitalized on what turned out to be a misdiagnosis. He began the memorial project because he felt a connection to those forced to stay in state hospitals.

“They were the recipients of injustice,” he said.

Over the years, the committee raised $50,000, mostly with a bake sale here, and an appeal there.

Committee member Barbara Banks managed to locate nearly 740 names, with help from the Westborough Town Clerk’s office and elsewhere.

Another member, Ed Clin-

A stone with the moon and stars is now part of a memorial commemorating nearly 750 people buried in unmarked graves at the back of Pine Grove Cemetery off South Street.

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St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church celebrates 100-year anniversary

By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church —

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Each pillar will have a bronze plaque inscribed with 100 names; the committee would also like to have a stone bench installed.

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lease, the church celebrated its centennial anniversary in early October; the event was “a momentous occasion for the entire community.”

As one of the oldest Syriac Orthodox churches in the United States, St. Mary’s traces its roots to 1895 when the first members of the community settled in Worcester County.

“Despite immense challenges, including war and genocide, [the group] steadfastly preserved their faith, gathering in homes to pray in Syriac Aramaic,” the press release states.

In 1923, the group built the first St. Mary’s Church on Hawley Street in Worcester, which was “funded by humble donations of pennies, nickels and dollars,” the press release states. St. Mary’s Syriac broke ground on the new church in Shrewsbury in 2013.

The centennial celebration featured presentations on the church’s history, a black-tie gala reception and an appearance by Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, the church’s patriarch who traveled from the Middle East for the celebration.

“The feelings among parishioners during the 100-year occasion were a beautiful blend of reverence, gratitude, and jubilation. It was a momentous celebration of our church’s rich history and the enduring faith of the community,” said George Hanna.

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‘Coming together of community’ for Thanksgiving meals

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – The feeling of community was in the air as volunteers, organizations and local businesses gathered to prepare Thanksgiving bags at the Northborough Senior Center.

On the morning of Nov. 19, the volunteers put together 125 bags filled with items for a Thanksgiving meal, which were later distributed that afternoon. According to North-

borough Helping Hands Association’s ColleenLupien, there were 60 bags for seniors and 65 for families.

“The Thanksgiving project is a true coming together of community,” said Marcia Roman.

According to Lupien, the recipients received a turkey, pie and a bag of food — all donated. Turkeys came from Juniper Hill Golf Course’s Turkey Day, the Northborough Lions Club, St. Bernadettes and Wegmans. The Northborough

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bids for the contract. Shrewsbury interviewed finalists in September, and eventually selected Casella as the new waste and recycling hauler in October.

The town entered a sixyear agreement with Casella.

Casella’s services will cost Shrewsbury between $1.82 (year one) and $2.41 million (year six). Casella was the lowest bidder by 14%.

The shift to Casella will bring about several changes, according to Baldinger.

Shrewsbury will change to weekly single-stream recycling; the town currently has dual-stream recycling, where residents alternate weekly between recycled paper and glass, plastic and cans. Community members will now put all recyclables out for collection together. The curbsiderecycling customers will also be given “recycling carts” for putting out recyclables. The town-owned carts will be required for Casella to collect recycled material.

The town’s pay-as-youthrow system will remain unchanged.

Shrewsbury will soon have numerous initiatives to educate the public on the upcoming changes.

Casella has several advantages, according to the town.

Casella has live customer service agents who answer phones Monday through Saturday. The company also has an email option for customer service. Casella also has an app that aims to help communicate information like pickup schedules to residents and help

community members determine what can and cannot be recycled.

Casella’s trucks are equipped with cameras, allowing for better customer service, improved quality control and accountability. The cameras can also spot offenders of any waste violations.

Baldinger also pointed to Casella’s previous experience with Shrewsbury roads, noting that the company’s familiarity with the town should help Casella collect trash accurately and consistently from the very start of the contract. The company currently has sufficient equipment to start the contract and won’t have to order new vehicles to keep up with demand.

The contract with Casella includes language regarding recourse for non-performance, which is not included in the town’s current Waste Management contract.

According to Baldinger, the contract includes 20-plus potential wrongdoings to which would result in Casella paying damages. For instance, if Casella does not finish a route without an excuse, the company would pay the town $5,000.

The company will continue providing already-existing services — like bulk waste, white goods, and electronics collections — and may offer other programs to residents, including curbside mattress collection and food waste collection.

Casella also tracks disposal weights of municipal buildings, allowing the town to improve sustainability efforts throughout the town’s buildings.

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Shrewsbury to change trash hauler Craftworks’ Ande Lockwood holds cans of cranberry sauce. Lockwood was one of the volunteers at the Northborough Senior Center putting Thanksgiving meals together.

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“Each organization does a little bit, and when you pull it together, it’s a lot,” said Roman.

After the recipients picked up their food, they received gift cards for the grocery store and to purchase gifts for their children for the holidays. The gift cards come from Northborough Helping Hands Association’s Making Spirits Bright campaign.

Lupien said the community effort was the best part of being involved in the project.

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“You can tell they’re very appreciative of what they’re getting. It’s just a true community spirit kind of project,” added Roman.

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Westborough explores formation of Golf Club Building Committee

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – A new committee to take up possible next steps for the Westborough Golf Club’s building will soon be formed.

In late September, the Golf Club Building Use Committee recommended that the current building be demolished and replaced. The new building would house a pro shop and some type of dining option.

During the Select Board

meeting on Nov. 14, Town Manager Kristi Williams discussed a proposed Golf Club Building Committee. Williams would like the committee to comprise seven members, including representatives from the Select Board, Advisory Finance Committee and at least three at-large members.

Select Board member Shelby Marshall said she’d like to have at least one member with restaurant management experience, along with someone who’s a member of the

golf club.

Select Board member Ian Johnson, who served on the Golf Club Building Use Committee, said he wants the new committee to move quickly.

“I want to see us move this forward,” he said.

He cited the need to develop funding opportunities and a building design.

Nominations for the new committee members could be brought forth at the Select Board’s next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

Westborough unveils new town website

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – After seven months of planning and upgrades, the town has unveiled its new website.

During the Select Board meeting on Nov. 14, Owen Page, the town’s management analyst and communications assistant, gave board members

a sneak peek at the new site.

He said although the site is “similar in some ways,” there are new features, such as a “How Do I” page and a page highlighting some of the town’s larger projects.

In addition, the site will have a spell check feature, as well as notifications by text and email.

“It makes it much easier to

interact with us,” said Page.

He added that feedback from municipal employees using the new site has been positive.

“We’re really very excited about this,” he said.

The domain name will remain as https://www.westboroughma.gov/.

The site went live on Thursday, Nov. 16.

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Select Board updated on Climate Action and Resiliency Plan

By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Select Board on Nov. 14 received an update on Shrewsbury’s “All In” Municipal Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.

The climate action plan is meant to help Shrewsbury meet several overarching goals, including reducing the town’s contribution to climate change, integrating sustainability principles across town departments, preparing for the current and future impact of climate change, and ensuring that town operations are “resilient and efficient.” The plan also aims to help the town save time, money, and resources.

The town teamed up with Kim Lundgren Associates to create the plan. Work on the plan started in January.

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Select Board Chair Beth Casavant thanked Tipping Point 01545, the Shrewsburybased environmental group that pushed for the town to adopt an action plan regarding climate change. Several members of Tipping Point attended the Select Board meeting.

“I think this is a success story of our ability as a local government to work together with residents to bring about a plan that will be for the greater good,” Casavant said.

The plan is “actionable,” according to Lundgren. The plan includes goals, or broad vision statements; strategies; and actions, which are “specific tactics that will be undertaken… including a mechanism,” like an incentive, policy, or regulation.

Garden Club to hold annual holiday enchantment event NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Garden Club will be holding its annual Holiday Enchantment event on Dec. 9 at the Northborough Free Library.

Designer and Master Flower Show judge Kathy Leva will present “Fun with Flowers.”

Leva will be creating fresh flower designs and demonstrate how to make holiday arrangements for the home or to give as a gift.

Attendees will also have a chance to enter one of Leva’s arrangements by entering a raffle at the event.

Leva has taught several floral design classes and workshops and shared her ideas with fresh flowers to garden clubs throughout Massachusetts. She also represents her garden club at the Museum of Fine Arts fundraiser program Art in Bloom for the past 12 years.

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The Holiday Enchantment event is Dec. 9.

p.m. and the presentation will begin at 1:15 p.m. The event will also include a home and garden-inspired basket raffle, the chance to win a dinner for two at the Wayside Inn, local greens for purchase and light refreshments.

Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at www.northboroughgardenclub.com. All of the proceeds will support the Northborough Garden Club’s town beautification project and their annual scholarship award.

“That was something that was really important to the town team. This [isn’t] just a plan that is going to sit on a shelf,” said Lundgren.

The plan will also form a “Green Team” composed of town staff from different departments who will be responsible for implementing the plan.

The project also has an interactive dashboard which includes the action plan, information on the town’s goals, the town’s progress, and many more resources. The dashboard serves as the town’s main form of accountability to the public, but it also suggests certain climate-friendly actions that community members can par-

take in.

The full plan is available at https://kladashboard-clientsourcefiles.s3.amazonaws. com/Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury_MCARP_Spreads_Onscreen.pdf To visit the town’s dashboard, visit https://allinshrewsbury.shrewsburyma. gov/all-in-shrewsbury

Winter Stroll Nov. 26 WESTBOROUGH – The Winter Stroll, Light Parade and Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 to 5 p.m.

The light parade and Rotary Club winter lights will be at 5:15 p.m. Visit local businesses for treats and holiday cheer. Sponsored by Westborough Economic Development Committee, Westborough Public Library, Westborough Recreation and the Rotary Club of Westborough.

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“I convert older forms of media such as camcorder tape and film reels into new digital formats such as Flash Drive’s, DVDs and CDs. I can convert all formats. If I can’t convert it, you don’t have it.”

“Today, people like to put their programs on hard drives, and I can do that as well.”

“We specialize in family camcorder videos.”

How did you get started?

“I’ve always been fascinated with music. As a teenager, I took tape recorders apart and reassembled them because I was interested in their ability to record sound. One thing led to another, and I moved with

them to CDs so he could listen to them.”

“An exception is 35-mm slides. People should preserve their slides, put them in zipper plastic bags and squeeze the air out. The images on slides are higher quality than converted images will be. I can put slides on a DVD for convenient viewing or to share.”

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the times through all the technologies that have followed.”

What kinds of media do you work with?

“All those video formats that came and went, that people don’t have the cameras and equipment to watch anymore.

People even bring old reel-toreel audio tapes. One man had tapes of his father, a jazz musician in the ‘60s, and I converted

Why convert this material?

“It’s a good idea to convert tape and film to current formats to preserve the content as well as to be able to view and hear it on today’s equipment.

Any kind of tape and film will deteriorate over time.

“People overestimate how long media will last. We expect DVDs to last about 25 to 30 years. No one knows for sure.

But if you do your part today, your children and grandchildren can transfer the programs to the next form of media.”

“Future generations will be able to watch their great grandparents in color and sound. We can’t do that because our ancestors didn’t have the technology, but a couple of hundred years from now, families will be able to look back. A colleague had a daguerreotype of his great grandmother that we compared to a picture of his daughter about the same age. The resemblance, four or five generations apart, was remarkable.”

Does conversion damage the originals?

“Normally, no. If the film or tape is in fair to good shape, we can hand back the original exactly as we got it”.

How does someone get started?

“Call or email me. I don’t recommend mailing or shipping the material because, if it gets lost or damaged, it’s

irreplaceable. If it’s a sound recording, I convert it to a CD; if it’s video, I convert it to DVD, or I can put anything on a hard drive.”

“Flash drives and DVDs make great gifts, and Christmastime is a good time to look at them when the family is together.”

Northboro Media Service works by appointment. For more information them at 508393-9440.

Note by Jeff: Future generations will be able to watch their great-grandparents in color and sound. We can’t do that because our ancestors didn’t have the technology, but a couple of hundred years from now, families will be able to look back.

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NORTHBOROUGH – Central One Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,500 to the Northborough Lions Club.

Northborough Branch Manager Vaneetha Kannan recently presented the donation check to the Northborough Lions

Club’s Colleen Crowley and Rick Cayer.

Through the donation, Central One is celebrating their mission of aiding youth groups and those in need of vital resources, including food, hearing aids, glasses and more.

Westborough Massage staff visits firefighters as part of initiative NORTHBOROUGH – Westborough Massage recently donated their time at the Northborough Fire Department as part of their “We Got Your Back” initiative.

As part of the initiative, Westborough Massage offers free chair massage pop-ups at local fire and police departments as a way to thank the police and firefighters.

The We Got Your Back initiative includes between one to three massage therapists at a time. The massage therapists come to the departments with massage chairs and work on any willing department member in 15 minute blocks over the course of about two hours.

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New dates, site for Small Stones Festival of the Arts GRAFTON – The 2023 Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces a new schedule for the sixth annual fine art and photography juried exhibition, with run dates of Dec. 8-17 at the Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common.

The festival opens with the reception and awards ceremony on Dec. 8, 7-8 p.m. The free exhibit is open to the public.

The exhibit is open daily from noon to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Saturday, Dec. 9; Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, until 6 p.m.

The dates of the artist and juror talks will be announced soon.

The Blackstone Valley Art Association and the Worcester County Camera Club have collaborated to create one of the region’s largest juried exhibitions to provide a venue to showcase artists’ work and to elevate the practice and appreciation of fine art.

This year the festival received a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as additional grants provided by the towns of Grafton’s and Millbury’s cultural councils administered through the nonprofit organization.

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Turkey Trot a success, despite some damp feathers

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

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WESTBOROUGH – It was a busy Saturday, Nov. 18, for Pvarthana Nirmal Kumar.

The Westborough High School junior took part in the 10th annual Turkey Trot dressed as the turkey mascot, joining other volunteers in cheering on nearly 1,000 runners and walkers.

“I chose to be a turkey,” she said.

While Kumar did her best to keep her feathers dry, participants sloshed through the 5K course around the high school and adjacent neighborhoods.

First across the line was Michael Lelacheur in 17 minutes and 34 seconds. The first woman to finish was Linda Spooner in 20:17.

“We love this race, and it’s for such a great cause,” said Spooner, who lives in Sturbridge.

After the 5K, the younger set took over for the fun run at the high school track.

The 10th annual Turkey Trot gets underway on Nov. 18 at Westborough High School.

In addition to the race, participants dropped off donations of nonperishable items for the Westborough Food Pantry.

The Westborough Dashers, a new social running club, recruited those interested in joining. Find out more at https:// www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100093016982007 As for Kumar? As soon as removed her feathers, she was off to Worcester State University for the MIAA Division 2 volleyball championship. Kumar serves as the Rangers’ team

manager, so she had a frontrow seat to the title game.

Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will benefit programs and initiatives of the Westborough Public Schools.

For information, visit www. westboroughturkeytrot.com.

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Come have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8:30 a.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road.

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Shrewsbury graduate shares life story in new book

By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – Tom Carmody has had one action-packed life, and his recent book “Memoirs of a Stupid Jerk-Head Face” describes it all.

Carmody, who graduated from Shrewsbury High School, recently released the book. He now hopes to see his story on the big screen and has been pitching it to production companies across the country.

Carmody’s story Carmody was born in Revere.

His mother sang the national anthem for the Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots.

Carmody’s grandfather played piano for the Andrews Sisters, and his father was scouted by the Boston Red Sox. Before his family settled in Shrewsbury, Carmody moved from Revere to Danvers.

Carmody is also an athlete and, like his father, was scouted by the Boston Red Sox.

Shrewsbury High School graduate Tom Carmody recently released “Memoirs of a Stupid Jerk-Head Face.”

While living in Massachusetts, Carmody engaged in some shenanigans — he stole drive-in speakers with friends, for instance — and with more money his “knack for the stupid” only ramped up. Carmody and friends took coast-to-coast motorcycle adventures, eventually visiting 41 different coun-

tries.

During his athletic heyday, he competed for Northeastern University and could run fourminute miles. Carmody has attended 26 world championship-clinching events (Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals); he said he stole a garbage truck from the Super Bowl once.

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In his mid-20s, Carmody moved to California, and — as he says in a press release for his book — “began earning far too much money for a guy his age.”

“Coming from Revere with no pot to piss in — all of a sudden I’m making hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Carmody told the Community Advocate.

Carmody had an ocean-view townhouse at Redondo Beach.

In addition to playing the piano and bass guitar, he briefly pursued Hollywood fame.

Sometimes, as Carmody recalled, California living got the better of him.

“I thought I was the man, but I was kind of the donut man.

There was a big empty hole in me like a donut,” he said. “I got a letter from my doctor that advised me to find some other form of entertainment.”

Carmody’s stories “literally trip over one celebrity after another.” He was present when Natalie Wood met her controversial death.

Carmody started “cleaning his act up” after visiting Israel and being baptized in the Jordan River. In 2009, he founded Out Alive Prison Ministries, which, according to the website, aims to “recruit and train men to be chaplains and ministers in prisons throughout the United States.”

Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the ministry, which over the years has grown to support prisons nationwide with books and other evangelistic materials.

Although the book is described as a “much heralded laugh-fest,” it’s also “the story of a guy who, through the untamed and the unlimited, learned the importance of the real and disciplined.”

The Kindle version of the book includes access to videos and materials throughout the book. The print versions of the book include QR codes to access additional materials.

The book can be found at https://tinyurl.com/moasjfh

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AMSA breaks ground for new building in Marlborough

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – It was the middle of a blustery afternoon on Nov. 14.

Students from Advanced Math and Science Academy charter school were waiting for the bus, and some were curious about the podium, tent and refreshments set up by the bus stop.

The objects were for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for a new academic building.

Most of the students had left by the time the ceremony began, but there were some students among the crowd of staff, parents and city officials.

One of them, ninth-grader Angelina DaSilva, spoke on behalf of the students.

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The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Nov. 14.

AMSA’s goal of exploring and expanding our scope of knowledge,” she said. “It is such an honor to be part of this historic moment for AMSA, and I hope the future students will appreciate the great opportunities this new building provides.”

The 17,000-square-foot academic building will alleviate current classroom space restrictions and will contain state-of-the-art technology and laboratory equipment to improve learning opportunities for students.

AMSA’s campus currently consists of three former office buildings that have been converted into classrooms, cafeterias and administrative offices.

AMSA recently completed a new section of road allowing traffic to loop around the perimeter of the property, making the center of campus pedestrian-friendly. Landscape improvements and grading for a future gym are planned.

AMSA is funding the project through a combination of school equity ($4 million), a tax-exempt bond issued by Boston Private and guaranteed through MassDevelopment ($24 million) and philanthropy ($2 million). The school has launched a capital campaign to raise the philanthropy portion.

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Lisa C. Mobley, the school’s new executive director, said the groundbreaking is just the first step toward building the future of AMSA. “While we break ground today, know that we are not finished,” she said. “We will continue to envision an AMSA that always puts the latest technologies in the hands of our students, setting them up to conduct graduate-level research while still in high school.”

AMSA Principal Mike Nawrocki and Board of Trustees Chair Raul Porras went onto the site and ceremoniously broke ground on the project.

According to Mobley, the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.

Learn more by visiting www.amsacs.org.

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Marlborough to seek another vendor to fill school bus gaps

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – In response to an ongoing problem of not enough buses for its students, Marlborough Public Schools has decided to find another vendor to help fill the gaps.

During its meeting on Nov. 14, the School Committee voted to authorize another company to help transport students to and from school.

According to Tom Lafleur, MPS director of finance and operations, the current vendor, NRT, is covering only 29 of the 33 routes under contract.

“It’s no big secret — we’ve had trouble with NRT,” said Lafleur. “NRT has not been able to staff a minimum of four routes on a daily basis and many more on any given day.

They have proven to be unresponsive and a less-thanresponsible vendor for this entire school year.”

According to MPS Superintendent Mary Murphy, some students are arriving 30 minutes late, and not heading home until one hour after dismissal. This has not only put stress on students, but for parents as well. It’s also affecting school budgets, with staff working additional hours to supervise students after school.

Murphy’s comments were part of a statement issued on Nov. 9. Marlborough Public Schools, along with Framingham Public Schools and Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough, are demanding that NRT fulfill

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its part of the contract and provide coverage for all routes.

In late October, MPS sent a letter to NRT demanding the vendor fulfill its agreement. According to Lafleur, NRT had until Monday, Nov. 20, to respond.

The School Committee decided to table a proposal to begin a search for a new transportation vendor, pending a response from NRT.

Shrewsbury recognized by National Speech & Debate Association SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury High School Speech & Debate Team has been recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association.

The Shrewsbury team was mentioned among the nation’s top schools in two recent press releases.

Shrewsbury was one of 600 schools to earn the National Speech & Debate Association 2022-2023 Club Award. Shrewsbury was named a “400 Club” school, meaning the team has amassed 400 strength points. Strength points are calculated based on student and coach achievements in competition and service.

“Our Club Award winners show an incredible commitment to this activity, their students and their success,” said J. Scott Wunn, executive director of the National Speech & Debate Association. “These programs demonstrate outstanding commitment to teaching students essential life skills — including communication, research, listening, writing, and organization.”

Shrewsbury was also named a top-100 school for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year, the 100 chapters with the largest number of new degrees in the National Forensic League Honor Society receive the Top 100 schools designation. Shrewsbury was ranked as the third best program in Massachusetts and the 58th-best program in the nation.

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Howard Street Cemetery is the eternal home for many prominent residents The Howard Street Cemetery in Northborough contains the graves of many notable residents of the town from the 18th through the 20th century.

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By Zenya Molnar History Columnist NORTHBOROUGH - Have you ever wanted to know the people from centuries past beyond the gravestones in the biggest cemetery in Northborough? The original burial ground, situated on one acre, was established in 1749 after an outbreak of throat distemper swept through the town and caused the deaths of 60 children. Prominent people buried there include Reverend John Martyn (1706-1761), the first minister of Northborough, and the first physician of Northborough, Dr. Stephen Ball (1735-1798). The Howard Street Burial Ground is located right behind the First Parish Unitarian Church and contains 163 grave markers, including those of soldiers from the Revolutionary War.

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The newer section of the cemetery on Howard Street, called the Howard Street Cemetery, opened in 1837, the iron gate at the main entrance a gift to the town from Mrs. Cyrus Gale, Jr. and Mrs. Samuel Wood. As with many women in history, much of what we know about them is through their husbands. We know that Ellen Gale was active in her

husband’s pursuits, who is most known for funding the building for the Northborough Free Library in 1894, and made contributions of her own, including the cemetery gate.

A recognizable name to anyone who attended Northborough Public Schools is Marion E. Zeh (1908-1965), who is buried in the front of the cemetery close to the Zeh Elementary

School, which was named in her honor in 1962. Zeh graduated from Framingham State Teachers College, which is now Framingham State University, and taught in Northborough for 20 years until she retired in 1957. A colleague described her as “an exceptional teacher who taught the town’s first specialneeds class. She could relate to children very well and they to

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Although inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Blair may not be a local household name, his legacy is surely recognizable — his photography company was purchased by George Eastman of the Eastman Kodak Company in 1899.

Blair founded several companies that manufactured and sold cameras, film, and other photography-related items.

He is also buried in the newer section of the Howard Street Cemetery.

The Howard Street Cemetery is 40 acres thanks to several land acquisitions over time. The older burial ground underwent restoration most recently in 2018, which involved bonding and patching broken stones, resetting the head and foot stones, cleaning the etched surfaces, and sealing the edges of stones where the slate had split.

Over the years, various organizations in Northborough have offered cemetery tours, the most recent one being part of the Northborough 250th celebration in 2016 sponsored by the Northborough 250th Committee and the Northborough Historical Society. “Ghosts in the Graveyard” featured reenactments of 13 notable figures from Northborough’s history with residents portraying the ghosts and leading the lantern-lit tours. The event was a success with 150 guests attending to learn about the spirits of the past. You can relive the tour through this video thanks to Northborough Cable: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NX_ztuZe6sY.

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Marlborough firefighters respond to house fire on Sudbury Sudbury Street; two cats perish

Motorcycle crash shuts down Route 20 on Nov. 16

By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

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. The below is a representation of this week’s police log. Some calls lacking severity have been omitted due to space constraints.

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Southborough Tuesday, Nov. 7 10:40 a.m. Arrested, Rebecca A. Franca, of Phelps St., Marlborough, on warrant.

Saturday, Nov. 11 1:58 a.m. Arrested, Justin R. Olsen, of Columbus Rd., Boylston, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, no inspection sticker.

Sunday, Nov. 12 11:50 p.m. Arrested, Marcio C. De Oliveira, of W Main St., Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

Marlborough Tuesday, Nov. 7 10:57 p.m. Arrested, Stephen E. Baker, 35, of 287 Davis Rd., Bedford, for OUIliquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, fail to stop for police, improper turn.

opened up the roof and windows to ventilate the structure.

The fire was knocked down and overhauling operations began, including opening the walls and ceilings to search for fire in the void spaces.

Firefighters found one of the family’s cats alive. Unfortunate-

ly, two others did not survive and another was missing. The Red Cross was called to assist the family.

The box was recalled at 9:34 p.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates were unavailable.

SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department are investigating a motorcycle crash that shut down Route 20 for several hours on Nov. 16.

The Shrewsbury Police Department, Shrewsbury Fire Department and Worcester EMS were called to a crash near 780 Hartford Turnpike at 5:56 p.m. According to a press release from the police department, the crash involved a motorcycle that was driving west and a Jeep that was traveling east.

Police said the motorcycle

Wednesday, Nov. 8 9:27 a.m. Arrested, Ladawn Calhoun, 49, of 48 Briarwood Ln., Apt. 1, Marlborough, on warrant.

Saturday, Nov. 11 5:40 p.m. Arrested, Mauricio Elias Nascimento, 43, of 204 Bolton St., Apt. 10, Marlborough, on warrant.

receive stolen property +$1200, arrestee furnish false ID information to law enforcement, conspiracy, warrant.

12:41 p.m. Arrested, Sereni Rayne Simms, 20, of 700 Plymouth St., Holbrook, for shoplifting $250+ by concealing mdse, receive stolen property +$1200, conspiracy.

6:51 p.m. Arrested, Mary Ann Smith, 66, of Artemas Ave., Shrewsbury, for leave scene of property damage.

Saturday, Nov. 28 6:51 p.m. Arrested, Mary Ann Smith, 66, of 6 Artemas Ave., Shrewsbury, for leaving scene of property damage.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 2:12 p.m. Arrested, Samantha A. Neary, 29, of 261 Massasot Rd., Worcester, on warrant.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 2:11 a.m. Arrested, Gabriel Parriera Silva, 21, of 37 Pine St., Apt. 3, Northborough, for op MV with license suspended, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, possess open container of alcohol in MV, marked lanes violation.

11:03 a.m. Arrested, John Lawrence Hunt, 55, of 127 East Main St., Northborough, on warrant.

6:27 p.m. Arrested, Billie J. Colleton, 47, of 5 Witherbee Ter., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended.

Friday, Nov. 3 6:45 a.m. Arrested, Christopher J. Derocher, 53, of 163 Athol St., Athol, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.

Saturday, Nov. 4 1:42 a.m. Arrested, James Allyn Morris, 36, of 701 Applebriar Ln., Apt. 701, Marlborough, for fail to stop/yield, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, A&B with dangerous weapon, vandalize property, resist arrest, disorderly conduct.

Monday, Nov. 6 10:18 p.m. Arrested, Kristina Lynn Pulaski, 28, of 17 Rollie Shepard Dr., Millbury, for state hway – signal/sign/ markings violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

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MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 237 Sudbury Street.

The box was struck at 5:35 p.m. Nov. 14.

Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Tower 1, Squad 1, Car 5, Car 2 and Car 3 responded as well as an engine from Hudson on the working fire assignment.

Patriot EMS had an ambulance on the scene standing by.

There was heavy fire showing when the firefighters arrived.

Fire crews did a quick search, brought in hose lines and

Marlborough firefighters battled a fire in a home on Sudbury Street on Nov. 14.

Northborough Friday, Oct. 27 12:41 p.m. Arrested, Caroline Bouvier, 25, of 135 Broad St., Unit 3B5, Hudson, for shoplifting $250+ by asportation, receive stolen property +$1200, conspiracy.

12:41 p.m. Arrested, Christina Lee Cruz, 40, of 155 Lincoln St., Worcester, for possess Class A drug, shoplifting $250+ by concealing mdse, receive stolen property +$1200, arrestee furnish false ID information to law enforcement, conspiracy.

12:41 p.m. Arrested, Kinina Lee, 39, of 316 Lincoln St., Worcester, for shoplifting $250+ by concealing mdse,

driver was transported to the hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the Jeep was not transported.

On Nov. 16, Route 20 was closed in both directions between Shrewsbury Commons and the intersection of Route 20 and South Street and Green Street for about four hours. Shrewsbury police said a crash reconstruction was completed by Shrewsbury Officer Tim Charland with the help of officers from the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council.

According to Shrewsbury police, the crash is under investigation.

5:26 p.m. Arrested, Declan James Belliveau, 22, of 86 Rice Ave., Northborough, for unlicensed operation of MV. Wednesday, Nov. 15 10:33 a.m. Arrested, Gerald J. Rivard, 76, of 143 North St., Grafton, for indecent A&B on person 14 or over, accost/ annoy another person.

Grafton Friday, Nov. 3 7:35 a.m. Arrested, Danielle M. Clegg, 35, of 12 McHale Dr., Grafton, on warrant.

Friday, Nov. 10 7:10 p.m. Arrested, Curtis Anthony Cyriaque, 27, of 51 Samuel Dr., Grafton, on default warrants.

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Nov. 15 1:15 a.m. Arrested, Sarah J. Rivera, 40, of 431 Boston Tpke., Apt. 1, Shrewsbury, on warrant.

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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).

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DEATHS Alexandre, Faustino of Hudson Barry, Rebecca of Westborough Bartolini, Marguerite of Southborough Forsberg, Robert of Grafton Gustafson, Anne of Marlborough Hanson, Janet formerly of Shrewsbury Holzman, Ann of Westborough Howard, Katharine of Westborough Hunt, Jean of Shrewsbury Jeffers, Mary of Dudley Kerrigan, Colleen of Shrewsbury Kerwin, Frederick of Hudson Lemoine, Mark of Grafton Lindsey, Mary formerly of Southborough Lira, Valdeci of Marlborough MacLeod, John of Shrewsbury McShera, Patrick formerly of Westborough Mungeam, Barbara of Westborough Orlando, Jean of Westborough Palmieri, Eleanor of Grafton Patel, Shantiben of Shrewsbury Vincent, Paul formerly of Grafton Wheeler, Raymond formerly of Marlborough Wilkins, Charles of Marlborough

Mary E. Jeffers, 78 DUDLEY - Mary “Bettie” E. (Downing) Jeffers, 78, of Corbin Road, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Henry “Jay” A. Jeffers III of Dudley; her son, Andrew J. Jeffers and his wife Misty of Dudley; her brother, John J. Downing of Hudson; three grandchildren, Joshua L. Jeffers and Luka Jeffers, both of Dudley, and Isabella M. Moreno of Charlton; her sisterin-law, Margaret Bouvier of Hudson; her good friend, Heidi Smith of Charlton; and her foster daughter, Karen Butler.

She was predeceased by her

sister, K. Patricia Leon who died in 1998.

A funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Road, Dudley. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Dudley. A calling hour will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. at ParadisGivner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, prior to the Mass.

John MacLeod, 70 SHREWSBURY - John “Sandy” MacLeod passed away on Friday Nove m b e r 3, 2023 at the age of 70 after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer.

Sandy was born in Worcester to his parents, John MacLeod II & Pearl (Bergstrom) MacLeod Pugliese on May 31, 1953.

Sandy is survived by his 95-year old mother, Pearl, and was predeceased by his father, John, who passed away in 1993. Sandy leaves behind his daughter, Jamie Hawley and her husband Ryan Hawley of Northborough, two grandsons Benjamin and Austin Hawley, his son Michael MacLeod, his sister Deborah (MacLeod) Richard of Worcester, and his nieces and nephews Brian Richard and his wife Jessica of Lunenburg, Diandra Blackwood of Boston, and Jessica Richard and her fiancé Adam Caruso of Palmer. Sandy is also survived by his former wife, Debra (Barrell) MacLeod of Shrewsbury.

The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Anne Gustafson, 74 MARLBOROUGH - Anne (Trudeau) Gustafson, 74, of Marlborough died after a long illness on Friday, November 10, 2023, at UMass Memorial-Leominster Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Robert K. “Gus” Gustafson, Sr. who died last year.

She leaves two sons, Robert K. Gustafson, Jr. and his wife

Karen of Marlborough; Matthew J. “Boomer” Gustafson and his wife Megan of Ayer; a daughter Wendy A. Patriacca of Smithville, Tennessee; Clifford Deckert, who Anne regarded as a son, and his wife Jeanne of Hudson; two brothers, Michael Trudeau and his wife Donna of Nashua, NH; Mark Trudeau and his wife Mary of Leominster; a sister Kathy Herlin and her husband Brian of Casco, Maine; five grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Cian, Marin and Max; many nephews and nieces, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by her brother Charles Trudeau.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Eleanor Palmieri, 80 GRAFTON - On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, the Grafto n a n d formerly Worcester communities lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Eleanor (Campomizzi) Palmieri, 80, who suddenly passed away at home in her sleep. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen A. Palmieri, Jr. who passed away in January of 2021.

She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Cheryl Palmieri with whom she lived, a son, Stephen J. Palmieri and his wife Michelle of Foxborough; a sister, Carol A. Campomizzi and her husband Bruce Forrestall of Westboro; a brother, Robert J. Campomizzi of Worcester; the grandchildren she adored and took so much pride in, Alyssa, Madison, and Matthew Luber; nieces and nephews, as well other extended family members and many friends.

The Mercadante Funeral & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Valdeci Lira, 76 MARLBOROUGH - Valdeci (Pereira) Lira, 76, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Marlborough Hospital.

She was born and raised in Itagibá, Bahia, Brazil, the daughter of the late Jose and Ana Maria Pereira.

She leaves a daughter Mirana L. Santos and her husband Marconi of Marlborough; two sons, Givanildo Lira and his wife Adriana of Leominster and Rogerio Lira and his wife Flavia of Alagoas, Brazil; three brothers, Jasson, Antonio and Jose Pereira all of Bahia, Brazil; two sisters, Carlinda Almeida of Bahia, Brazil and Celina Pereira of Brasília, Brazil; six grandchildren, Marianna Da Silva and her husband Gleidson of Southborough, Mirella Coelho and her husband Demilton of Marlborough and Marcella Aguiar and her husband Ronie also of Marlborough; Raphael Lira of Leominster, and Rogerio Jr and Edgar Neto Lira both of Alagoas, Brazil; seven great-grandchildren, Levi of Southborough, Rachel and Rebecca of Marlborough, Luís, José Guilherme, Gabriel, and Bryan of Alagoas, Brazil.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Charles L. Wilkins, 94 MARLBOROUGH - Charles L. Wilkins peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments. Born on January 11, 1929, in his hometown of Hudson, MA, Charlie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work.

Charlie is survived by his two sons, Steven Wilkins and his fiancé Karen Letendre of Marlborough, MA, and Chuck Wilkins and his wife Lisa of Melrose, MA. His four grandchildren, Andrew of Las Vegas, NV, Katherine of New York, Justin of Sherman Oaks, CA, and Matthew of Burlington, VT will forever cherish their memories with their adoring grandfather.

Charlie also leaves behind his sister-in-law Connie Wilkins (Adrian’s Wife) of Amherst, MA along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

In addition to Hope, Charlie was preceded in death by

his brothers Warren, Edward, Adrian, and Roger Wilkins. He was also predeceased by his sisters Marjorie Popieniuck and Linda Siebold.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Jean G. Hunt, 86 SHREWSBURY - Jean G. (Marsden) Hunt, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, with family by her side.

J e a n leaves behind three children, Laurie Corkery and her husband Michael of Millbury, Paula Hunt of Chelmsford, and Lucian Hunt and his wife Dawn of Millbury; two sisters, Fay Bahmermann and Judi Tyler both from Shrewsbury; brothers Jay, David, Kim, Doug, and Tom Marsden, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her loving daughter Kathy (Hunt) McFarlin brothers Wallace and Rand Marsden, and sister Carol Caefer.

Mulhane Home for Funerals of Millbury assisted with arrangements.

Colleen M. Kerrigan, 58 SHREWSBURY - Colleen M. (Emond) Kerrigan, 58, of Shrewsbury, MA formerly of Marlborough, MA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, Nove m b e r 11, 2023, at UMASS Hospital, Worcester, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Steven W. Kerrigan for 35 years, and together they raised a beautiful family filled with love and precious memories.

Colleen was the proud mother to her son, Jeffrey M. Kerrigan, and his wife Karen M. (Pighetti), as well as her daughter, Samantha M. (Kerrigan) Sousa, and her husband Jason. Colleen adored her six grandchildren, Jacoby Sousa, Kinleigh Sousa, Olivia Kerrigan, Liam Kerrigan, Sawyer Sousa, and Charlotte Kerrigan,

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In addition to her husband, children, and grandchildren, Colleen is survived by her brothers, Raymond W. Emond, Jr., John M. Emond, and his longtime girlfriend Darlene McKinnon, and Richard J. Emond, and his wife Lynnley (Cahill); as well as her brotherin-law, Robert F. Kerrigan, Jr., sister-in-law, Laurie J. Kerrigan, and brother-in-law, Paul D. Kerrigan, and his wife Maria (Sousa). She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey P. Emond. She is also survived by many other family members whom she loved and cared for very much.

The Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Faustino D. Alexandre, 80 HUDSON - Faustino D. Alexandre passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Hudson, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Maria de Fatima Alexandre, also of Hudson, MA. He was born on June 3, 1943, in Arelho, Obidos, Portugal, to Sebastiao Alexandre and Rosaria (Clementina) Alexandre.

Faustino is survived by many dearly loved individuals who will continue to cherish the memories they shared with him. His beloved wife Maria de Fatima Alexandre stood by his side throughout their marriage, providing unwavering love and support. Faustino’s legacy will also be carried on by his son Nelson Alexandre and his fiancée Chelsea Dulaney of San Diego, California, his daughter Paula Priest and her husband Kevin of Marlborough, Massachusetts, his daughter Celia Melvin of Barre, Massachusetts, his sister Principelina do Rosario of Arelho, Obidos, Portugal, and grandchildren Jason Melvin Jr. of Barre, Massachusetts, Cristina Priest of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and Lydia Priest of Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as other family members and friends.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

LEGAL NOTICES Raymond Wheeler, 80 CENTER BARNSTEAD, NH - Raymond Alfred Wheeler, born May 30, 1943, in M a r l b o ro, MA, Passed away on Sunday November 12th at his home in Center Barnstead, NH after a long battle with Agent Orange.

He was the son of Lloyd and Thelma (Vaillancourt) Wheeler of Marlboro and Hudson, who predeceased him.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Elizabeth Mae (Baker) Vaillancourt, Florida Gour, Lloyd Howe Wheeler and Eleanor Jones Wheeler. He was also predeceased by his daughter Laurie Ann and his sister Shirley.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Marie Lorraine (Daniels) Wheeler formerly of Marlboro, MA., daughter Lisa Marie Wheeler Finnegan, son Steven Paul Wheeler, daughter-in-law Kimberly Stratton, and one grandson Aydin Leon Wheeler of Center Barnstead, NH. He is also survived by his brother David and Linda Wheeler of Center Barnstead, NH, his sister Betty Correa of Gardner, MA, many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Frederick J. Kerwin, 87 HUDSON - Frederick J. Kerwin of Hudson, 87 years old died on Veterans Day Saturday November 11th,2023 after a period of declining health.

Fred is predeceased by his Wife of 62 years Lucille Kerwin and is survived by sons Robert Kerwin and his wife Diane Kerwin of Groton, MA, Brian Kerwin and his partner Sandy Swanfeldt of Northborough, MA as well as four Grandchildren Matthew Kerwin, Michael Kerwin, Megan Kerwin and Tyler Kerwin.

Fred was born and raised in Malden MA, and leaves behind his sister Barbara Tower of Abington as well as several nieces, nephews and predeceased brothers Leonard Kerwin, Bobby Kerwin, and Thomas Feltrup.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

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FAMILY AND PROBATE LAW INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO23P2871EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Division Probate and Family Court Estate of: John T. Poles Also Known As: John Thomas Poles Date of Death: May 30, 2023 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate by Petition of Petitioner David J. Poles of Ithaca, NY.

son, MA known as the ‘Hudson Armory’ (“Property”), as further described in the Request for Proposals (RFP) packet.

Sealed proposals will be due on December 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749, at which time and place proposals will be publicly opened.

All Proposals require a deposit in the form of a Treasurers Check or Certified Bank Check, made payable to the Town in an amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of the proposed purchase price.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals. The Property is being sold “as is” and is subject to the restriction that it may be used only as a performing arts center. The Property has been valued at $330,000 based on an appraisal by a Licensed Appraiser. A copy of the appraisal is included in the RFP packet (see Exhibit I).

All Proposals must be complete and in compliance with the submission requirements outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The Town reserves the right of design review and project approval. All sales are subject to a vote and authorization by the Hudson Select Board.

A Will has been admitted to informal probate. David J. Poles of Ithaca,NY has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

A copy of the RFP may be obtained by emailing Thomas Gregory, Executive Assistant at tgregory@townofhudson.org.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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HUDSON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Project Name: Proposed Disposition of Town Owned Property: Hudson Armory, 35 Washington Street, Hudson, MA Advertisement: November 17, 2023 and November 24, 2023 Contact: Thomas Gregory, Executive Assistant Tel. No.: 978-562-9963 Email: tgregory@townofhudson.org In accordance with the provisions of G.L. Ch. 30B, Section 16, the Town of Hudson, Massachusetts (the “Town”) will receive sealed Proposals for the sale and disposition of the premises located at 35 Washington Street, Hud-

In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the Hudson Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM, in the Community Room of the Hudson Police Station, 911 Municipal Drive, Hudson to determine what percentage of the local tax levy will be borne by each of real and personal property.

At this public hearing the Board of Assessors will provide all information and data relevant to helping the Select Board make a determination of a single or multiple tax rate and the fiscal effect of the available alternatives to taxpayers. Taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views prior to or at the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZSP-23-3 Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the request of Guilherme Monteiro and Marcia Monteiro, requesting a Special Permit for the expansion of a pre-existing nonconforming two-family use pursuant to Section 5.1.6.1 of the Town of Hudson

Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 15 Pine Street in the SB Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 28 Parcels 95. Such public hearing is taking place pursuant to an order issued by the Land Court in Monteiro v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Hudson, Docket No. 23 MISC 000444 (Land Court), remanding the matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for public hearing. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CXKJVW4EADD8 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition # ZSP 23-4 Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of 80 Central Street, LLC., requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Section 5.2.3.1 for the conversion of a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. The subject property is located at 80 Central Street in the SB – Residential Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 28 Parcel 214. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CXKJVV4EAD44 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition # ZSP 23-5 Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Jose Peneda, Trustee of 136 Main Street East Con-

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LEGAL NOTICES dominium, requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Section 9.2.37 for the construction of a two-family dwelling unit.

The subject property is located at 136 Main Street in the C-1 Downtown Commercial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 29 Parcel 562. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CXLK3C4FD6B3 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

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SHREWSBURY SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, December 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Capstone Realty Trust, 69 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.L for a Special Permit by the Planning Board to allow

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for the construction of a common driveway to serve three new lots. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan of Land at Sewall Street in Shrewsbury, MA,” on eight (8) sheets, dated May 15, 2023 revised on August 31, 2023 prepared by Azimuth Land Design, LLC, 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772; stamped by James Tetreault, P.E. The subject project is easterly of Sewall Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 8, Plot 011000.

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Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice 2023, at 7:05pm, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

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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 on November 27, 2023 from 3:00 PM at 45 Oak St., Shrewsbury, MA. 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.

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A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c.

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fellow senior captain Quinn Anderson. “I wouldn’t ask to be here with anybody else. We’ve all been working so hard all season, and it’s amazing to see it all come together and win another state championship.”

Westborough appeared in the state final for the third straight year. The Rangers fell to Hopkinton in 2021 before winning the 2022 title against King Philip.

Although the team graduated six seniors – including two starters — last season, the Rangers were able to keep rolling and win the championship.

The Rangers’ dominance continued due in part to this year’s group of seven seniors.

“They’re unbelievable,” said Westborough Head Coach Roger Anderson. “They set a precedent for a level of play at Westborough High School that is just off the charts. They worked so hard, and they’re great humans and great leaders. I couldn’t be more proud

Lleft: Quinn Anderson jumps to spike the ball over the net.

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“All of the seniors — we’re really close,” said Moore.

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Canton came into the match with an unblemished record (24-0), defeating Algonquin — Westborough’s Central Massachusetts rival in the division — in an exciting, five-set thriller to make it to the championship match. The team also defeated No.6 Melrose and No.14 Notre Dame (Hingham) en route to the state final.

The Bulldogs were competitive to start each set, but slowly lost momentum with each point played. After trading points to start the first set, Westborough turned 6-6 into

14-6, eventually winning the set 25-15. In the second set, Westborough turned another 6-6 tie into 22-9, winning 10 straight points. The Rangers claimed the second set 25-13.

“With this team, I believe the outcome of the match is pretty much on us. If we play really well, we’re pretty hard to beat,” Roger Anderson said. “I believe in these kids.”

Canton, with their championship hopes dwindling, put everything they had into the third set. The two squads found themselves knotted at

16, but the Rangers soon took control after Quinn Anderson spiked the ball over the net to put Westborough ahead 17-16.

The momentum was firmly in Westborough’s hands — until it wasn’t. Canton — down 24-20, one point away from elimination — scored three consecutive points to put the pressure back on the Rangers.

As pressure mounted, Tyrell’s spike got the job done. Westborough stormed the court and gleefully raised the championship trophy.

“I think the biggest thing is that big moments deserve big swings, and on the very last point you saw that from Georgia [Tyrell]. She just went up and put the ball away. I could not be more proud of her,” Roger Anderson told the Community Advocate, noting that the team’s “hard work” throughout the season gave the “cushion” needed to survive Canton’s last-minute heroics.

“Throughout the whole match, we were really focusing on trusting what we knew how to do and being together as a whole team — all 20 of us.

I’m so proud of us for coming together and getting it done when it mattered,” said Quinn Anderson.

As Westborough players found their families and took photos with the well-earned trophy, Roger Anderson, his daughter Quinn, and the rest of the Anderson family celebrated the team’s success together.

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That was one of the first words out of Grafton Head Coach Chris McMahon’s mouth after his sixth-seeded Grafton Gators lost in the MIAA Division 4 semifinals 20-10 against the seventhseeded Scituate Sailors on Nov. 17.

Even after the Gators’ disappointing loss, McMahon couldn’t help but be proud of his squad.

“I’m proud of the kids; proud of their effort,” said McMahon. “We never quit, we kept playing… literally until the last play of the game…

I’m proud of what we accomplished this year… I’m proud of the seniors, I’m proud of the leadership they displayed — just the guts of the kids in the program.”

After making it to the state Super Bowl last year, Grafton faced adversity early in the season, suffering two close losses and starting the year 2-2. McMahon said the team had to “look in the mirror and figure out who [they] were,” and then the players won the remainder of the regular season games.

Grafton defeated No.11 South High and No.14 Marblehead to reach the semifinals.

“We got to this position and we have nothing to hang our heads about. We have nothing to be ashamed of. We lost to a really good football team of good athletes… I’m proud of the effort,” McMahon said. “We have to break through. We’ll get back to the drawing board and figure out

Above: Grafton’s Finn Gilmore sprints upfield during the Gators’ semi-final game against Scituate.

Left: Grafton’s AJ Parlante dashes past Scituate.

started settling down; several chain-moving Finn Gilmore rushes pushed the Gators’ offense down the field, and Gilmore punched the ball into the end zone with 11:48 remaining in the half to narrow the gap to 13-7. After allowing another Scituate touchdown, Grafton drove down the field in the final two minutes of the half, kicking a field goal to go into halftime down 20-10.

The score remained at 2010 for the remainder of the game.

Grafton will now focus on Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day game against Millbury.

“Thanksgiving is one of those games where you want to send the seniors out with a win, but you also want to build for next season… We want to go into next season on a high note, we want to go into next season winning a football game and getting ready for 2024. We have to win on Thursday; it’s a must-win game,” McMahon said.

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After Canton took the first two sets, the Titans took the third set 32-30. Algonquin went on and won the fourth set 25-20, but it lost the fifth to Canton 15-11.

After the game, Algonquin Athletic Director Mike Mocerino tweeted, “Congratulations to our girls volleyball team on a great season. So proud of these seniors and all they have accomplished. Algonquin will miss you!”

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After Ipswich took the first and second sets 25-15 and 25-22 respectively, the Hawks rallied in the third and beat the Tigers 25-23. Ultimately, Ipswich took the fourth set 25-22, clinching its win.

“I told my girls before the game started that win or lose it doesn’t matter – that we’ve had a successful season,” said Hudson Head Coach Bobbi-Jo Trodella.

The team made program history by being the first team to make the semifinals.

Hudson volleyball team’s Lauren Shurling jumps to spike the ball in the team’s semi-final game against Ipswich.

“This is the first time we’ve ever been here in the final four,” Trodella said.

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The fourth-seeded Hawks went into halftime down 27-0.

Hudson’s three-touchdown deficit carried well into the third quarter; the team trailed 33-7 with just over 18 minutes remaining in the game.

While Hudson eventually lost 40-37 to the eighth-seeded Fairhaven Blue Devils on Nov. 18, ending the Hawks’ hope at reaching the MIAA Division 6 Super Bowl, the loss at Mansfield High School sent a message: the Hawks don’t quit.

“It says a lot about my players — the heart they have,” first-year Hudson Head Coach Zac Attaway said after the game.

“There’s no quit in these guys, and I think everyone witnessed the type of heart this team has.

They could’ve [laid] down. We could’ve wrapped it up, and we could’ve gotten on the bus after the first half the way things looked.”

“These guys fought — they battled,” he added. “I couldn’t be prouder of these guys for what they just did.”

The Blue Devils’ 33-7 lead was trimmed to 33-14 after Jake Attaway’s touchdown run. Garrett Giorgio then intercepted Fairhaven, leading to another Jake Attaway touchdown run to bring Hudson within 12 points.

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It was time for an onside kick — and Fairhaven would recover.

After trailing by 27 at halftime, the Hawks were one awkward onside-kick bounce away from having an opportunity to win the game.

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After being eliminated from championship contention, Hudson’s focus now shifts to the 121st annual Thanksgiving Day football game against Marlborough. The Hawks will have a short week to prepare for the Marlborough Panthers, but Attaway stressed the importance of the rivalry.

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“By the time they settled in, it might have been a little too late,” Trodella said. “But honestly, they’ve had a great season. As a coach, you can’t ask for anything more than that. They played with heart. They gave drive. They gave it their all today. They’ve had a good game. As a coach, that’s all you ask for, and I hope they had fun.”

Hudson will graduate five seniors from the program — Addison Murphy, Gillian Woodcome, Kelsie Figueriedo, Lauren Shurling and Allyson Cassidy.

Shurling, who is a captain, is an MVP for the league and was placed on the all-state team.

“I’m going to miss her. She’s tremendous on the court, off the court. She’s a great leader,” Trodella said. “All my seniors are. I’m going to miss them all.”

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Northborough – Well-maintained split-level Northborough – Colonial Home with Northborough – Colonial home with Northborough Northborough Colonial home withColonial 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.Northborough – Two Family 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms. Family room, 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. Large, attached Stunning, updated 4 bedroom Colonial in Located in neighborhood settinghome this sprawling Great investment property.

2 units with 2 bedrooms.

Finished lower level, central air and room, office and 3 season room barn. Bring your ideas for updatingColonial this with 10bonus rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathExcellent location within walking distance to town landscaped yard. $619,000 overlooking landscaped charming colonial Located close toMany updates throughout this home.yard. $4,650 monthly rooms. center and close to major highwayshome. for commuting. town center. $410,000 S OL D $

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Berlin – Land Northborough Condo Clinton – Condo Northborough - Updated in sought Marlborough – Located in desirable Wayside Northborough – 4 in bedroom/2 bathroom Two buildable lots located on country road Berlin.

Condo located within walking distanceranch to downOne lot is 5.97 acres and the other lot is 6.07 acres town Northborough with 2 bedrooms, 2Community bath5 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. after over 55 Birchwood Cape sold in sought after Northgate Inn area. Updated Colonial home with rooms, living room,and dining and kitchen.Central air, 3 bedrooms 2 room bathrooms.

3-season room and landscaped yard.

Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

114 Turnpike Rd, Suite 201 Westborough, MA 01581

4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms. Family room, home office and central air.

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