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‘You need to eat, and Artists inspire each other we need to cook!’ to pursue their passion Catering Options offers job opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals
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By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – At Employment Options, Inc. (E.O.), individuals and families in mental health recovery are given the tools to help them succeed as a part of society. The agency operates under a “Clubhouse model,” which offers those in recovery (who are called “MemCatering Options Executive Chef bers”) opportunities for friendship, employRich Nowak ment, housing, and education. One of those opportunities is Catering Options, which as their website says, “provides professional training and work experience to unemployed and underemployed individuals with a passion for food.” Shannon Leary, EO’s Executive Director, noted that the organization first used its full-size industrial kitchen to provide Clubhouse members a hot breakfast and lunch each day. When E.O. was reviewing other funding options, they decided to offer catering services to the public. Executive Chef Rich Nowak trains the interns and works with them to master skills in the kitchen. They partnered with Quinsigamond Community College for a full course in which each participant will earn three certificates when completed. The first certificate is “Serve Safe” which they need to work in a restaurant or hospital kitchen. The second is their “FEAST” certificate, which shows that they have mastered the use of the oven, mixers, fryer and other commercial equipment and the third certificate is “Allergen” where they fully understand cross contamination and food allergies. “After this eight to nine-week certificate program, those that have mastered all of the necessary skills needed for job readiness are typically placed immediately in jobs. We have placed about 170 interns in the Catering | 18
studios but often show paintings in the same gallery. “We push each other’s development,” Schwartz said. “We learn from each other.” In 2013, Kaphammer and Schwartz met at an event for artists held at the Art & Frame Emporium in Westborough. As local artists mingled and viewed each other’s work, Kaphammer and Schwartz discovered each other. Janet Schwartz and Dave Kaphammer Kaphammer grew up in New Jersey; Schwartz in New York. As children, they both loved to draw and their families encouraged their talents. In college, Schwartz studied studio art and education; Kaphammer, electrical engineering. Artists | 12
Above: “Blue Ford” Dave Kaphammer Right: “Drifting Together” Janet Schwartz
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2 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, September 18, 2020
COMMUNITYVIEWPOINT Difficult family decision on school Letters to the Editor
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Remote Program (SARP). This was a cause for debate in my family. I felt the hybrid plan would provide in-person school benefits as opposed to sitting at home on a computer all day. However, my brother Ryan, an incoming freshman, was determined to stay home due to his fear of COVID-19. My parents said they would select the same option for both of us and agreed to a mock trial so we could present our cases to aid their decision. A return to school could increase the chance of spreading the virus but the district made plans to minimize risks. Students will have to adapt to make it work, like wear masks and sit six feet apart at lunch. However, I felt SARP was a greater sacrifice. I was concerned about feeling isolated Letter | 3
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Difficult family decision on school Letter | from page 2
Lending a helping hand REGION – As the coronavirus continues on into the fall and winter months, with no foreseeable end in sight, it’s only natural that we are all feeling anxious. This is a time that we have never experienced before. Adding to that, many are still unemployed and schools and families are facing different models of education. It’s no wonder that stress is at an all-time high. But it’s important to remember, though, that there is nothing wrong or shameful with asking for help. Most municipalities have departments, such as Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, that offer assistance and resources to help you when you need it. Check your community’s website for more information.
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and having FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). I also had academic concerns. SARP might prevent me from being in the right mindset to maintain my grades and there will be less electives offered—SARP may rely on third-party vendors. I had used a third-party vendor for an online class last summer and did not have a positive experience. On the night before the deadline (Aug 18) my parents asked us to present our cases. I argued that the hybrid plan, while not ideal, offered more pros than cons. I would likely be in a better school routine, get my electives, and see my friends. Ryan argued that we didn’t know enough to make a good decision, so we’re better off playing it safe. The lack of consistency and worries about safety could be stressful for students as well as teachers who are at a higher risk due to their exposure to more students. He said the biggest pro was “not dying” and said, “let’s stay home instead of risking our lives.” My parents had a 20-minute discussion before announcing that they chose SARP. I was disappointed with their decision but grateful that they at least took the time to hear me out. The court-like process to choose our back-to-school plan was a “new normal” for our family during this pandemic. Ultimately, all students will start their 2020-2021 school year soon and regardless of the model, every family will have to adjust to changes due to COVID. Andrew Roberts Rising Junior at Algonquin Regional High School Northborough CORRECTION In the story “Turf soccer complex gets approval from Northborough Planning Board” in the Sept. 11 issue, the address of the complex was not noted correctly. The correct address is 400 Cedar Hill St. (not Road). The Community Advocate apologizes for any confusion.
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our children, and we organized station so they can sing along musical community by trying a virtual choir for my main on their mics and be heard by things and writing down what theater group,” Kathryn said. the others. works (and doesn’t).” “Virtual choirs are moderately The Denneys called on some Kathryn agreed. fun, but each participant’s of Kathryn’s colleagues from a “We are helping other peototal involvement is about professional choir, Labyrinth, ple enjoy music, we are keeping three minutes of recording as they experimented with ourselves busy, and getting an themselves, alone, singing a getting it all to work. Word outlet for our creative energy. If song that is we were doing this then put toonly for ourselves, gether by the The Driveway Choir project is both exciting and we would not have video editor. taken so much That was fun time documenting exhausting. This made it possible to play piano for Bryce, the the experience or and sing with other people safely, at a time video editor, building an everbut we could simpler system when people are saying it isn’t possible. all feel that that is portable, afit lacked the fordable, and user— Bryce Denney human confriendly. We want nection of choir directors and making music together, in spread, first among personal choral singers to see that they real time.” friends, and then through have options,” she said. She added that while Zoom Facebook. The total number The Denneys are inviting meetings are great for faceof participants is only limited choirs of all types who are to-face conversations, there is by the number of microphones planning their next season such a delay that it’s imposand ports they have, currently using this type of technology sible to sing together. standing at 24. to visit their website at http:// “We already had some exBryce is quick to share that thedenneys.org/pub/misic/ perience recording with mics, while entertaining, there are driveway-choir/ and watch the mixers, and computers, so some challenges involved. videos, particularly the techniwe decided to try four singers “The Driveway Choir projcal details. They would also be in cars using headsets first. ect is both exciting and exhappy to answer questions. We did this twice, and made hausting. This made it possible Said Kathryn: “The joy of videos documenting it,” she to play piano and sing with making music together is explained. other people safely, at a time something that singers of all The participants are diwhen people are saying it isn’t levels have been longing for rected to tune their car radios possible,” he said. “I really beever since we were shut down to a particular unused radio lieve that we are helping the in March.”
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Public weighs in as town updates its open space and recreation plan By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – On Aug. 31, the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Committee held a public forum to gain insights from the public for open space in Shrewsbury. Over 35 residents, including representatives from the Town’s Planning Department, participated in the virtual event. Martha Gach, acting chair of the committee, opened the forum that will serve as a guide for future development. Questions and comments were provided throughout the presentation which began with an overview of the process by Mimi Kaplan, consultant from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), who was contracted to facilitate updating the plan. Her overview included findings from a comprehensive survey of the community conducted in November 2019. She shared key survey outcomes, including that 87 percent of survey respondents said that preserving open space and natural areas in Shrewsbury was vitally important. Primary reasons for protecting land were to protect water supply and habitats and reduce the effect of climate change. Kaplan noted that protection of the water supply, ecologically valuable parcels and agricultural land were, according to the survey, unmet needs. “Studies have shown that open spaces raise the value of adjacent lands, lowers cost for the town…and open spaces promote eco-tourism,” Kaplan explained. The OSRP is a tool that is used in planning for conservation and recreation resources. The last plan was updated in 2012 and expired last year. One of the biggest accomplishments of that plan was the establishment of a highly active Trails Committee. “[OSRP] establishes the community’s aspirations and recommends patterns of development that will support them,” said Town Planner Bernard Cahill. “When a community has an approved OSRP it becomes eligible for
the Department of Conservation Services grant programs.” The survey revealed three primary areas for future investment: improving existing passive recreation, acquiring conservation land for passive recreation, and expanding walking and biking connections. These were all supported by comments from the
forum’s attendees. “This is all great, but in the past the plans just died… Funding is a big issue,” stated resident Melissa Hollenback, adding that the Community Preservation Act could help the town acquire land. Other comments included that Shrewsbury lacks walking paths and trails compared to other neighboring
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Shrewsbury to hold Special Town Meeting Sept. 29 for new police station If measure passes, voters will be asked to approve $42 million in November By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen have approved a Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at Shrewsbury High School, (64 Holden St.,) . There will only be one article on the warrant for Town Meeting members to vote on – to authorize borrowing for a new police station and renovations to the municipal
campus located at 100 Maple Ave. During the BOS’s Sept. 8 meeting, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar explained that this was the next critical capital improvement project for the town. “The borrowing amount is anticipated to be $42 million to fund improvements to both the police station and the town’s public safety radio system,” he said. Approximately $5 million of
the $42 million will be for the public radio system. The project will benefit several departments withing the town including Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO), Department of Public Works, Police and Fire, Mizikar said. “So, this is really a multifaceted project with the centerpiece being the construction of a new police station to replace the 1972 police station,” he added.
If approved at the STM, the measure will then be presented to the voters on the Tuesday, Nov. 3 presidential election ballot. “Our plan which we feel is completely safe is to hold the meeting inside within the high school field house with significant and appropriate social distancing for Town Meeting members. Given the fact that we are proposing a one Article Warrant…the meeting should be brief,” Mizikar stated.
The location within the high school has not yet been finalized but Mizikar reassured the Board that Town Meeting is exempt from certain restrictions under the State of Emergency issued by Governor Charlie Baker in March. Selectman John Lebeaux inquired whether reducing the quorum would be considered. Mizikar replied that it would be discussed at the Board’s September 22 meeting with the Town Moderator.
Algonquin senior aims to educate about Israel By Catherine Twing Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - While touring museums and historic sites nearly 9,000 miles away last year, Jordan Chastanet became inspired to make a change closer to home. During a trip to Poland and Israel with Jewish Summer camp, Camp Micah, the Algonquin Regional High School senior wanted to do more. “I was just blown away by everything. I wanted to dive in deeper into the conflict and what I can do at home to help find peace for Israel and educate others about antiSemitism.” she said. “I want to help create peace for Israel even though I’m at home, and I can do that by educating others about what’s going on.” This desire to educate led her to the program StandWithUs, an organization that combats anti-Semitism and advocates peace for Israel. She had a friend who was a StandWithUs high school intern, so
program said the S t a n d W i t h Us high school internship is a yearlong program for North American students in 11th and 12th grades. The goal of the program is to increase their knowledge of Israel and develop leadership skills. Accepted high school interns were notified in April and attended a virtual conference in August with 125 interns Jordan Chastanet, a senior at Algonquin Regional High School, is a StandWithUs Intern and will spend from across the the year educating her classmates on Israel and U.S. and Canada. anti-Semitism. Some sessions were with the entire group and she asked how to get involved. others were just the New Eng“Someone who was an inland region which consists of tern had to nominate me and nine interns, and their advisor. so [my friend] ended up nomiAlthough it may feel like nating me and I had to fill out Israel and anti-Semitism is an application,” she explained. an ocean away, Chastanet Representatives from the
knows there is a need to educate people right here in Massachusetts. She cited an incident in August at the Worcester Jewish Community Center where a man vandalized property and screamed anti-Semitic things at camp children and their parents. One of those children is a student at the Hebrew school where Chastanet works, so she was affected by those negative comments. “She said to her mom, ‘So I shouldn’t tell people I’m Jewish?’ and her mom said ‘No, you make it known that you’re Jewish,’” Chastanet recalled. Chastanet said she only knows of around six Jewish students in her school because people don’t really talk about it, although she is discovering more Jewish classmates every year. As a StandWithUs intern she plans to create an Israel club at her school and educate her classmates on anti-Semitism, Israel and the conflict in Israel. “One of my main goals in
my club is a school-wide assembly or panel with someone who is pro-Israel, someone who is pro-Palestine and someone in between, so students can see both sides of the story and learn about it,” she said. “People choose a side because they don’t know about it. They go, ‘I’m friends with this person who is pro-Israel,’ but they don’t actually know the full story.” She added that most people in the United States don’t know that Israel is the only Jewish state or understand how anti-Israel and anti-Semitic thinking are intertwined. Chastanet’s grandmother was a Holocaust survivor, making the desire to educate her classmates on Israel and antiSemitism very personal. She doesn’t have specific post-high school plans yet, but would like to stay involved with StandWithUs through their college programs. Learn more about StandWithUs at www.standwithus. com.
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By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer HUDSON – The Board of Selectmen had their hands full Sept. 14 voting on more than a half dozen major appointments, resignations and other decisions. From financial concerns, to revived conversation about racial justice and diversity in town, the discussion lasted longest when focused on plans to buy and redevelop Hudson’s old National Guard armory for use as a performance arts venue. “You hold the keys to keeping us in the game,” Cultural Alliance President Andy Horvitz said, explaining his group’s need for a vote of support from the selectmen. “You are the gatekeepers to significant private investment in the downtown area.” As some board members voiced concerns about the Alliance’s ability to solicit donations, Board Chairman Joe Durant clarified that the town will not be left on the hook if the Cultural Alliance fails to meet its fundraising goals to buy the Armory on its own. “We are going to be facing significant financial issues over the next fiscal year,” he said. “So, if the money isn’t coming from outside of the town, this is not going to happen.” Later in the meeting, discussion pivoted to a proposal to form an Equity and Inclusion Committee. Seeking to improve diversity and address discrimination in Hudson, local advocate Tina Grosowsky stressed the need for broad engagement. “I believe that we all need to do something to make change,” she said. “If you’re not doing something to help and make change for people who are not white, you are contributing to the problem.” As Selectman James Quinn stressed that he did not view the issue as a divisive one, Selectmen Scott Duplisea took offence to the latter half of Grosowsky’s comments. “If you want to form a committee and you want to advise, have at it,” he said. “But when you said that, you lost me...I’m not going to apologize for being white.” The board also held a joint meeting with the School Committee to accept the resignation of Committee Member Rebecca Weksner and to appoint her successor to serve until the next town election. Choosing between five candidates, selectmen opted to send Elizabeth Hallsworth back to the Committee just a year after Weksner unseated her. The same night they appointed Hallsworth, Selectmen accepted the resignation of longtime Executive Assistant Tom Moses. Effective in May of next year, Moses isn’t leaving right away. Regardless, selectmen playfully asked him to reconsider. “If we don’t vote, you’re still going to leave, right?” Durant joked. “Probably,” Moses responded.
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8 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, September 18, 2020
Southborough Police report numerous motor vehicle break-ins SOUTHBOROUGH – The Southborough Police Department released this statement Sept. 9 regarding numerous recent motor vehicle break-ins: Multiple vehicles were broken into during the early morning hours today. We are currently investigating approximately twenty (20) motor vehicle break-ins; four (4) vehicles taken from residences
(and left at various locations around town); and one (1) vehicle that was stolen and still missing. Various items were taken from these motor vehicles, as well. Numerous MetroWest area departments have been experiencing similar auto thefts, break-ins, and larcenies from vehicles. Southborough Police will join the task force that has
been put together to investigate and apprehend members of this group. DO NOT APPROACH if you see someone breaking into your vehicle. Law Enforcement agencies consider this group armed and dangerous. Contact the Southborough Police immediately, if you see any unusual behavior. Victims of last night’s thefts and break-ins include Straw-
berry Hill Road, Red Gate Lane, Parkerville Road (south), Skylar Drive, Ledge Hill Road, Gilmore Road, Highland Road, Banfill Lane, and Southville Road. *If anyone has any home security videos or information that would assist us with this investigation, that would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Det. Keith Nichols at
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Westborough TV adjusting to life in a pandemic
By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Westborough TV (WTV) provides television and online programming of community and governmental events, but when the pandemic hit last spring, WTV had to make some adjustments. “The biggest thing for us is that we had to shift a little bit of what we were doing, and a little bit of how we were doing it,” WTV General Manager Karen Henderson said. Normally the staff would cover major community and school events as well as some government meetings. That all changed when the state was put under government-issued stay at home orders this spring. “We have been trying to make up for the lack of actually being able to gather and have those events as we have in years past,” she said. Now WTV’s coverage is heavy on the municipal meetings. “Transparency in government has never been more important,” Henderson said. “It is a tough time to feel you can’t go to a meeting or can’t view a meeting. It is difficult now because you can’t have public
meetings and yet there is still a lot of work to be done in town.” WTV has been providing coverage of more meetings than ever and making sure those meetings go out live, sometimes broadcasting and recording up to four meetings in a day. “I feel we are doing a great service by recording those meetings,” Henderson said. WTV’s coverage also includes more religious programming than ever including weekly services for five different churches, as well as special services for holidays. “I know a lot of people will watch online but there are many who don’t have the ability to watch online or can’t find the service, or don’t want to sit at their desk or kitchen counter to watch,” she said. “They want to be comfortable on the couch and watch as a family and so it is important to make the services available on cable channels. The TV aspect has been really nice for people.” Another new program is “What’s Up Westborough?” featuring drone footage of different places around town. But the star programming in recent months has been the community events.
services, and so funding has decreased. “It is something we will keep our eye on,” she said. Overall, Henderson is proud of WTV’s response to the pandemic and said there have been positives that have come out of it. “One of the things that’s been really nice is having to pause a bit and make connec-
“So many of them got canceled and ….we had to figure out how to work together with the schools and the community to bring things to people in a different way,” Henderson said. For example, during the high school senior week, WTV was able to bring some traditional events to people via television, including graduation ceremonies. Henderson said sometimes thousands of people were tuning in. “It’s a really cool thing,” she said. Original programming included interviewing residents in the studio, edited with some footage of appropriate landscapes around town. “In a time where we couldn’t have common unity, we were still bringing people together to feel like they have this community,” she said. “It was different and much more difficult, but maybe much more important to do than normal.” WTV relies on funding from the cable companies, and that funding is based on the number of viewers/subscribers. However, Henderson said that in the past six months many people have canceled their cable in favor of streaming
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WESTBOROUGH – The public is invited to explore the Westborough Community Land Trust’s Charm Bracelet trails and earn WCLT-themed prizes. Each week throughout the fall, they will post an iconic image from the Westborough trail system on the WCLT Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/westboroughlandtrust). Find the location and post the same image (selfies encouraged!) to earn bragging rights and fabulous prizes. Compete as individuals, families, or teams. The first challenge was posted on Sept. 6 and a new one will go online each Sunday for the next 10 weeks.
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tions in town,” she said. “I love making connections to different departments and committees, but we are also working with community groups in a different way and there has been a lot more coordination and collaboration…We’ve had to brainstorm ways to bring people together virtually.” For more information, visit http://westboroughtv.org.
10 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, September 18, 2020
Westborough awarded Green Communities Environmental Grant WESTBOROUGH - Westborough recently announced that it has been awarded a 2020 Massachusetts Green Communities Competitive Grant for $153,876, to be used toward increasing municipal energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. When combined with last year’s Green Community Designation Grant, Westborough will have received a total of $305,972 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Sustainable Westborough spearheaded the grant application process, logging many volunteer hours in the compiling of information, the writing of the grant and the communication with the energy contractor who will execute the project work. The grant funds will be put toward practical projects, such as upgrading to LED lighting in some municipal buildings, including Armstrong Elementary School, Town Hall, the Senior Center and the Fire Station. In addition, money
The total savings on electricity and gasoline bills from these projects is projected to be approximately $25,900 per year. In addition, making these changes will have a significant impact on the environment, with a reduction of about 61.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, the equivalent of more than 6,800 gallons per year of gasoline saved. from this grant will provide supplemental funding for two hybrid police cruisers, allowing Westborough to purchase hybrid vehicles for the cost of the non-hybrid version. The total savings on electricity and gasoline bills from these projects is projected to be approximately $25,900 per year. In addition, making these changes will have a significant impact on the environment, with a reduction of about 61.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, the equivalent of more than 6,800 gallons per year of gasoline saved. These changes will also reduce other air pollutant emissions such as sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides,
which lead to asthma and other respiratory problems. Upon completion of this year’s projects, Sustainable Westborough can apply for additional Green Community grants from the state, with the potential to receive as much as $200,000 in next year’s competitive grant-funding round.
With the previous grant money from Green Communities, Westborough was able to complete projects including weatherization improvements and conversion to LED lighting. These projects were implemented at five schools, the Department of Public Works building, the Senior Center, the Forbes Building
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Burns, in addition to having been an accomplished sculler himself, was the driving force behind bringing shell racing to Shrewsbury High School. He also championed bringing shell racing to Lake Quinsigamond, which was described as “the fairest course in the country for shell racing.” Some of the events he was successful in bringing here included the Middle States Regatta in 1950 and the National Regatta in 1951. The lake itself was home to crew racing events starting in 1859, with an ongoing rivalry between Harvard and Yale. The sport continues on the lake even to the present day. Burns himself was posthumously honored with the new Lake Quinsigamond Route 9 bridge being named in his honor. Our photograph shows an original admission ticket for the 1952 Olympic Trials, good for admission to the “Restricted Finish Line Standing Area”.
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Shrewsbury’s ‘Scarecrows on the Common’ to honor essential workers
SHREWSBURY – For the past 15 years, the Shrewsbury Garden Club has sponsored its popular “Scarecrows on the Common,” as part of the town’s Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival. Residents are invited to enter a decorated scarecrow that is then displayed on the Shrewsbury
Town Common. For this year’s event, the club is still planning on holding the event, from Thursday, Oct. 1 to Sunday, Oct. 25, but with a special twist. “This year a theme of ‘Honoring Essential Workers’ was established to show support and appreciation for all the front line workers who have been there for the rest of us during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,” the club said in a press release. “Scarecrows will be socially distancing and are required to be masked.” For complete information and rules visit www.Shrewsburygardenclub.org or call 509-845-2630.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Gala to be held virtually this year
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge
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“I was surprised to learn I loved to teach,” Schwartz recalled. “I had found my other passion.” As a wife and mother, Schwartz put her talent on hold. Then one day her grownup daughter, Nina, told her she should to return to her former passion. “Nina put the fire under me,” Schwartz said. Kaphammer developed his artistic talent through courses in drawing at the Worcester Art Museum, then studied painting at the Sudbury pastel studio of Jeanne Rosier Smith. “Jeanne showed me there were limitless possibilities with pastels,” said Kaphammer. When Kaphammer and Schwartz met, Kaphammer was painting exclusively with pastels; Schwartz used a variety of media. “After meeting Dave,” Schwartz recalled, “I took a deep dive into pastels…Compared to oil painting pastel gives the artist closer contact with the paper, similar to drawing. Instead of mixing colors, the artist has many different colors of pastel sticks to choose from. If artists don’t have exactly the shade they want, they can use a technique to blend colors. Also, artists can use the pastel stick in different ways to produce the same effect as a
brush or palette knife.” The pair are now both members of the Central Mass Pastel Society. Back in their studios, Schwartz and Kaphammer use reference photos to inspire paintings. Schwartz recalled, “One day driving down a country road, I was looking out the window from the passenger side and something caught my eye. ‘Hey, Dave, stop the car’, l yelled. We’ve gotta go back to take a picture.” Kaphammer remembers running by an interesting tractor one morning. That tractor became the focus for several paintings. Kaphammer said he is mostly interested in “light and shadows,” while Schwartz prefers “architecture and ordinary landscapes.” Several years ago, thanks to her lengthy commute, Schwartz became interested in the artistic potential of cars and highways. The duo sometimes collaborates for shows and workshops. In 2019, the exhibit “In Motion, At Rest” featured Schwartz’ painting of vehicle headlamps illuminating a blurry highway alongside Kaphammer’s image of a 1950s’ car with tailfins and a man seated next to the open trunk. “We share the work of promoting our paintings,” Schwartz said. “I’m the marArtists | 13
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Westborough Women’s Club looking forward to new season By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH – Each month, with the exception of the summer months, the nearly 100 members of the Westborough Women’s Club meet for fellowship, to hear from an inspirational guest speaker and to share news of what they have done over the
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Everybody’s schedule is topsy turvey. Everyone is working at home or living at work… I can understand [why people stepped down]. — Joe Durant Hudson Selectman their time and effort to the community,” Durant said of those decisions. “Sometimes it just becomes too much.” Hudson alone has seen 20 resignations since the beginning of 2019. In Grafton, 27 board members have resigned over the same span. Southborough has handled 11 resignations. Though mostly consistent over the past 21 months, the pace of resignations did spike in Hudson after COVID-19 hit in March. “Everybody’s schedule is topsy turvey,” Durant said. “Everyone is working at home or living at work…I can understand [why people stepped down].” Beyond that, Durant, who chairs the Board of Selectmen, says Zoom meetings have been hard to conduct. He thinks that fact might have
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down a new path until you have a series of supportive people alongside of you. These supportive people will provide on-going motivation when you hit those hurdles.” “That just seems more relevant than ever now,” she added. Over the summer months, several of the women volunteered at the Community Harvest Project in N. Grafton where they helped to harvest over 300 lbs. of vegetables for those in need. Other members participated in projects with the local nonprofit Westborough Connects, while others are currently setting up fundraisers to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry, collect clothing items for In Your Shoes, and establishing a pen pal project for senior citizens. In May the club presented
three high school seniors with scholarships of $1,500 each and over the summer sponsored the 10U Girls Softball Team Little League champions. The meeting’s guest speaker was Kimberley Bell, a Westborough resident who is a life coach and motivational speaker who offered tips on dealing with stress during the pandemic. The club also inducted its new officers and directors for 2020-2021. They include President – Reene Hatherley, Vice President – Terry Gavin, Recording Secretary – Terry Petrucelli, Corresponding Secretary – Liz Murray, Treasurer – Diana Michel, Assistant Treasurer – Betsy Krentzman, Directors – Karen Lindsay, Mary Wood, and Marianne O’Connor. For more information visit westboroughwomensclub.org.
potentially pushed a few extra people away. “You just don’t have the same feel of being in person and talking to people,” he said. The Community Advocate got all that aforementioned resignation data by reviewing every area Board of Selectmen/ City Council meeting agenda since January, 2019. As that review yielded data for Hudson, Grafton and Southborough, it offered no pinpointed number for resignations in Westborough, Marlborough, Northborough or Shrewsbury, as those communities did not include such information within applicable agendas.
Buried within that absence of hard data, though, may actually be some good news for some local governments. Beth Casavant, the chairperson of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, said this trend of lingering board vacancies has spared her community. “We don’t really get resignations,” she said. When resignations do happen, Casavant adds, she sees them quickly filled. That’s something she credits, in part, to her town’s representative town meeting. Unique in the area, that large elected legislative body, Casavant says, brings people into town government and primes them to fill positions when they open. “Town meeting gets people in with a very basic form of participation,” she said. “…A lot of it just grows from there. People want to do more.” Meanwhile, however, back where vacancies are a plenty, the situation is far from ideal.
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Jaclyn Beaulieu, the Executive Director of the Hudson Housing Authority, says the board that oversees her office just saw two resignations last month. Now with just three members, and an existing quorum of three, the board will have to cancel any meetings where even one person has a scheduling conflict. Beyond that, one more member wants to resign. They’re hanging, on though, so as not to effectively disable the group. Beaulieu wants to appoint new members. But she has no applicants. “Right now, the town hall is closed, our community centers are closed and our offices [where we advertise vacancies] are closed,” she said. “None of that is available to us...we don’t know how to reach out to people. To learn more about vacancies in your town, contact your local Town Clerk.
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Community Meals continue, with support from many NORTHBOROUGH – For many years now, a Community Meal has been served on Wednesday evenings at the Trinity Church, offering not only a delicious hot meal but also a way for community members to enjoy the company of others. About 10 different local church and civic organizations take turns preparing and serving the meal. But when the pandemic struck, those meals stopped. Knowing how important this meal was to so many, in June, a group of women from the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club (NJWC), the Northborough Food Pantry, Northborough Helping Hands, Community Meals and Northborough Family and Youth Services “decided it was time to provide some hot food and some curbside cheer,” according to NJWC member Mary Ellen Duggan. The groups reached out to local food establishments to “help us with this endeavor by providing a low cost (very low cost $5) to-go meal,” she said. Meals are served every
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Pizza, Kate’s Catering, Lowes Meat and Variety, Sir Loin’s Catering, Hillside Grill, Davidian’s Farm, Pickle Haus Deli and Wegmans: as well as Stevie’s Back Road Cafe and Catering in Hudson, Subway Marlborough West and Buffet Way in Marlborough,” she added. Financial support has been provided by: St. Rose of Lima ,
GRAFTON - The much-loved community celebration of the New England fall season will take place this year in a different format and on a smaller scale, but with the same positive spirit that defines the Congregational Church of Grafton and its annual Fair! The Fair will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 26 with a huge yard sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the church parking lot (rain date Oct. 10). There will be household items, books, toys and games for all. All COVID-19 precautions will be taken, in-
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Selectmen select parties for proponent and opponent arguments for ballot questions By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Proponent and opponent arguments for two ballot questions pertaining to
the Community Preservation Act (CPA) initiative and authorization to borrow funding for the proposed police building and municipal campus were selected at the Board of Select-
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men’s Sept. 8 meeting. Board chair Beth Casavant said that the proponent of the CPA initiative will be written by the Community Preservation Shrewsbury Committee. The Board also approved Benjamin Tartaglia as the designee for providing the opposing statement, as he was the only voter who came forward to offer to do the opposing statement. Selectmen Moe DePalo shared in a phone call after the
meeting that Jason Molina, ballot committee member, will write the statement on behalf of the proponent. The Community Preservation Shrewsbury Committee is seeking for the town to “opt-in” by adopting the Community Preservation Act that they believe will enhance outdoor recreation, protect open space and support historic preservation and affordable housing. No letters were received to
write the opposing statement regarding the ballot question to authorize borrowing for the police building project. This task will fall to Town Counsel Stephen F. Madaus. The proponent statement will be written by the newly formed Community Supporters for Public Safety Committee. Statements for and against for both ballot questions are due in the Town Manager’s office by Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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COMMUNITYSCHOOLS A 2020 kind of prom
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NORTHBOROUGH – Going to the prom is one of the highlights of most student’s high school years. But with COVID-19 rearing its ugly head this year, plans for local proms were cancelled. Two local girls, Abigail Harnett, a senior at Algonquin Regional High School, and Rubi Butler, a senior at King Philip Regional High School, decided they were not going to miss out on a memorable experience. Rather than going to a beautiful indoor venue, the girls put on their
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Below: Each bag had an inspiring message for the students.
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Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library Announce 2020 Annual Scholarship Recipient
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NORTHBOROUGH - The date for the 49th annual Northborough Rotary Club pancake breakfast occurred in the midst of a pandemic. While pancakes were never served, the club still raised $7,000, which was awarded to seven graduating Algonquin Regional High School seniors. “These seven young people say thank you to the Rotary Club of Northborough and the many local businesses that contribute generously every year to this event,” the club said in a press release. “Neither the High school Awards night nor our annual youth spotlight event were held and so these amazing recipients never received the recognition they deserved,” they added. “We will welcome them in January (we hope) at a special meeting.” The 2020 scholarship winners are: Kayla Albers, Lucy Gauvin, Apple Lin, Sarah Middleton (Herbert Geele Scholarship), Sanjana Murthy, Sara Prendergast, and Elizabeth Shaw.
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SHREWSBURY - The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library recently announced their 2020 scholarship recipient, Zoie Leo, who will receive $1,500.00. Leo is a 2020 graduate of Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She will be attending Olin College of Engineering in Needham this fall. “I think it is super awesome that I won’t have to worry about expenses for books next year,” Leo said. While her focus in college will be on engineering, she is also really looking forward to expanding her horizons by taking a variety of literature courses. Students applying for the scholarship were asked to write an essay on their favorite book. Leo’s essay was titled “A Guiding Light” written about the book “A Light in the Attic” by Shel Silverstein. Leo is the daughter of Janet and Robert Leo of Shrewsbury. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the library and special events. For more information, visit https://shrewsburyma.gov/344/ Library.
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COMMUNITYOBITUARIES Acadia Santos, 23 WESTBOROUGH - Acadia (Sztuba) Silveira Santos, 23, passed away suddenly
Sept. 7, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronan Silveira Santos; her devoted parents, Susan (Currier) and John Sztuba; her beloved brother, Brunon Sztuba; her cherished dog, Lily; doting grandmothers, Joyce Sztuba and Barbara Currier; her loving aunts and uncles, Roger and Carol Currier, Kris Currier and her partner Jon Soderberg, Carolyn Currier, Sarah Currier and her husband John Caccamo, Joanne and Peter L’Esperance, Laurie and Alan Kauppila, and Michael and Julie Sztuba; and her many loving cousins. A gathering with Cadie’s family was held Sept. 12 at Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton. Services and burial will be private.
Austin A. Arenburg, 73 GRAFTON - Austin A. Arenburg, 73, known by his many friends as “Butch” or “Ollie,” passed away Sept. 2, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital following a short illness. Butch was born Feb. 9, 1947 in Milford, son of the late Fany E. (Clifford) and Arthur Arenburg. He leaves his two daughters, Tracy LeBlanc and Amy Arenburg; three grandchildren, Sabrina, Jasmine, and Michael; one sister, Pricilla Ekma; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, “Chico.” He was predeceased by his grandson, Jacob, and his sister, Marion Bjork. A gathering with Butch’s family was held Sept. 9 at Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton, with private burial.
Alice M. Stapelfeld, 93 NORTHBOROUGH - Alice M. (Richardson) Stapelfeld, 93, a longtime
resident of Northborough, formerly of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. Alice is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl Morin of Florida; three granddaughters, Stacy Thayer, Jennifer Demers, and Kristan Puricelli; and three great-grandchildren, Alex, Kaia, and Aubrey. Alice is also survived by two stepsons, John Stapelfeld of Hudson and Mark Bush of North Carolina, and their families, including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her long-time companion of 15 years, Henry Nicklasson. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Stapelfeld, and her sister, Hazel Bennett. A time of visitation was held Sept. 15 at Hays Funeral Home of Northborough, followed by a graveside service at Howard Street Cemetery.
Robert S. Turner, Jr., 65 HUBBARDSTON - Robert “Bob” Stanley Turner Jr., 65, of Hubbardston, died Sept. 1, 2020 after a two-year-long battle with lymphoma. He was the loving husband of Brenda (Dempsey) Turner for 41 years. In addition to his wife Brenda, he is survived by his son,
Robert Turner III of Lynn; his daughter, Michelle Poirier and her husband Brett and their two children Ella and Brett Jr. of North Attleboro; and his elder sister, Cheryl Gorman of Bourne. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert S. Turner Sr. and Phyllis McDonough, and also by his younger sister, Caroline Keene of Hudson. Visiting hours were held Sept. 9 at Tighe-Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Sept. 10 at Saint Michael Parish and burial at Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson.
Kevin M. Rice, 45 WESTBOROUGH - Kevin M. Rice, 45, of Westborough, died Sept. 5, 2020 in UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 18 years, Sandra L. (Garlick) Rice; his daughters, Kylah M. Rice and twins Hannah E. and Laura E. Rice, all of Westborough; his parents, Donald T. and Kathleen M. (Toomey) Rice of Spencer; and his brother, Michael J. Rice and his wife Lindsey and their children Avery and Tyler, all of Sterling. A funeral Mass for Kevin was held Sept. 11 at Our Lady of the
Rosary Church of Spencer. A calling hour was held prior to the Mass at the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home of Spencer.
Bryan Eddy, 58 GRAFTON Bryan Eddy, 58, passed away Aug. 30, 2020 at Mass General Hospital following complications from a lengthy struggle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Charlene (Polselli) Eddy; his sons, Jonathan and Christopher Eddy; his siblings, James Eddy and his wife MaryLiz, Steven Eddy and his wife Vicky, Renee Zane and her husband Wally, and Timothy Eddy and his wife Dawn; and his brother-in-law, Patrick Horvath. Bryan also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, David Eddy CFX, and sister, Carol Horvath. Funeral services and burial were held privately at the request of his family. The Roney Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Yvonne T. Thurber, 81 MARLBOROUGH - Yvonne T. (McLachlan) Thurber, 81, died Sept. 3, 2020 after a long battle
with Alzheimer’s. She was the wife of Edward Thurber III to whom she was married for 56 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Edward Thurber of Sturbridge; three daughters, Maria Maillet of Hudson, Andrea Thurber of Boylston, and Aimee Geehreng of E. Hampton, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Ivy, Fey, Nathan, Cameron, Yvonne, and Jacqueline; and many nieces and nephews. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic all funeral services will be private. Short & Rowe Funeral Home are assisting with arrangements.
Evelyn Richardson, 93 WESTBOROUGH - Evelyn (Raposa) Richardson, 93, of Westborough, passed away April 10, 2020 in Rockledge, Fla. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Raposa. She is survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Her funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 12 at St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Westborough, with burial at St. Luke’s Cemetery. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
POLICELOG 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.
reckless operation of motor vehicle, fail to stop for police, marked lanes violation, passing violation, speeding/rate of speed greater than was reasonable and proper. 1:32 a.m. Arrested, Daniel A. Castellon, 29, of 2 Patriot Way, Ayer, for MV lights violation, OUI-liquor or .08%.
Marlborough
Shrewsbury
Sunday, Sept. 6 12:31 a.m. Arrested, Paul Joseph Fleming, 49, of 149 Main St., Apt. 5, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 3rd offense, leave scene of property damage. Monday, Sept. 7 12:58 a.m. Arrested, Denner Anderson Desouza, 20, of 345 West St., Apt. 1, Leominster, for unlicensed operation of MV,
Thursday, Sept. 3 4:34 p.m. Arrested, James Travis Clark, 42, of 1338 Main St., Apt. 2R, Worcester, on warrant. Friday, Sept. 4 9:18 a.m. Arrested, Tara E. Newman, 39, of 18 Woodworth Ave., Fitchburg, on warrant. Sunday, Sept. 6 10:20 p.m. Arrested, Ryan R. Peltier, 27, of 10 Conant St.,
Apt. 2, Beverly, for OUI liquor, speeding.
Hudson
Monday, Aug. 31 6:06 p.m. Arrested, Nathaniel P. Porteus, 21, of 536 Sugar Rd., Bolton, for op MV with license suspended, fail to stop/yield, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.
Southborough
Sunday, Sept. 6 8:03 p.m. Arrested, Aisling F. Shea, of Sawin St., Marlborough, for possess Class C drug, op MV with registration suspended, uninsured motor vehicle, speeding, no inspection sticker. Monday, Sept. 7 12:00 a.m. Arrested, Gilberto Magalhae Pacheco, of
Worcester Rd., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation.
Northborough
Thursday, Sept. 3 8:47 a.m. Arrested, Beatriz Lafountain, 29, of 9 May St., Apt. 402, Worcester, for unlicensed operation of MV, speeding in viol special regulation, warrant.
Westborough
Tuesday, Sept. 1 3:07 a.m. Arrested, Mark Ratte, 42, of 67 Whitin Ave., Apt. 1R, Revere, on warrant. Wednesday, Sept. 2 5:30 a.m. Arrested, Eduardo Dacosta, 51, of 17 Weld St., Apt. 63, Framingham, for op MV with license suspended, warrant.
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