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Young Westborough entrepreneur named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact
Algonquin girls skate past Leominster Left: Algonquin captain Kerryn O’Connell maneuvers towards the net.
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WESTBOROUGH - When Westborough native Connor Schoen, 22, launched the nonprofit organization Breaktime, he was driven by kindness, compassion, and community. For his dedicated spirit and passion for helping others he was awarded Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact with cofounder, Tony Shu, 22, of Wellesley.
A passion for helping others at an early age Work in public service started young for Schoen, fueled by unwavering support from his educators in the Westborough Public Schools. He helped launch a fundraiser in 6th grade, served as an 8th grade ambassador for Project 351, and ran a food drive and a clothing drive in high school. Schoen | 18
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By Jeff Slovin Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Algonquin Regional High School girls’ ice hockey defeated Leominster 7-2 in a game played Jan. 16 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough. Algonquin held on to a slim 2-1 lead after the first period, before scorings five consecutive goals in the second period to break the game wide open. Senior captain Kerryn O’Connell and freshman Emily Johns scored two goals apiece. Mallory Farrell, Bryn Domolky and Heather Hodgkins each scored once. Algonquin is now 3-0 this season while Leominster fell to 2-1. A number of COVID-19 precautions are in place for this season. The game is played in two extended periods instead of the traditional three, masks are required at all times, locker rooms are closed, players arrive directly in uniforms, and fans are not allowed to attend.
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COMMUNITY | News Marlborough doctor runs COVID-19 vaccine clinic for school nurses By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer
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cines by roughly 20%. More broadly, nationwide logistical errors left millions of doses delivered to vaccination clinics but not yet administered to patients, as of Jan. 11.
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available last month. As the state put into motion its vaccination infrastructure, however, Kuchnir said he became concerned. “I kind of know what the state can and can’t do in a hot hurry,” he said. “I could not see
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Efforts to get vaccine doses All this gave Kuchnir a sense of urgency that he acted on the night after he received his shot, himself, Dec. 27 “That was really where this kicked off,” he explained. Through a state program, Kuchnir applied to receive 100 vaccine doses from the Cambridge drug-maker Moderna. Those doses arrived early Jan. 7, an unexpected surprise to Kuchnir and his staff who did not even know the state had approved their application. Kuchnir got to work. “I had to think fast,” he said. “...I could kind of tell that, whoever decided to ship these vaccines, didn’t want me holding on to them for three weeks.” Calls to first responders and school administrators State rollout plans dictated that Kuchnir had to give his vaccines to a select set of professionals working either in public health or emergency response. Acting in accordance, Kuchnir called the fire department in his hometown of Southborough. As first responders there already had plans to get their vaccines soon, though, Fire Chief Steven Achilles redirected Kuchnir to Northborough/ Southborough Schools Superintendent Greg Martineau. Martineau responded en-
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thusiastically and circulated Kuchnir’s vaccine invitation through an informal network of area superintendents long desperate to help their school nurses. When Kuchnir wrapped his regular day of serving patients, Jan. 7, he had dozens of nurses waiting to volunteer for his clinic and needing to receive his shots. “It felt amazing to be able to care for the caregivers,” Kuchnir said. “…They were so gracious and appreciative and helpful. It really was special.” By the end of dual clinics on both Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, Kuchnir, a dermatologist with no experience delivering vaccines celebrated inoculating 100 people, the majority of which were school nurses working in eight districts from Marlborough, to Grafton, to Waltham. Good news in a time of stress The virus is not over. And the people Kuchnir helped vaccinate still even need to return to his office next month to get a second round of shots. Kuchnir is happy, though, to have been a part of a joyous moment within an imperfect vaccine rollout at the end of a horrifying year of loss, frustration and pain due to the pandemic. “I just haven’t felt this way in 20 years of being a doctor,” he said. “I help people every day. But I don’t usually get to help 65 nurses in two days...I’m just really grateful that the state sent me a box [of vaccines]. I hope I did my best with it.”
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WESTBOROUGH – Leigh Emery, a longtime member of Westborough’s Board of Selectmen, announced in December that she was stepping down from her position immediately, due to illness. As a result, there will be a one-year term on the annual town election ballot this March to fill this vacancy. During her stint as selectman, Emery served passionately as a liaison to many committees, including one that was of particular interest to her, Sustainable Westborough. This committee seeks to promote environmental responsibility and energy efficiency in the town. Emery retired after 30 years as a nurse at UMass Medical School in 2012. Her family also owns Emery Family Farm.
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She explained that PFAS are “toxic and persistent” and of particular danger to pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants and immune-compromised individuals. They pose a cancer risk. A standard of less than 20 parts per trillion was set with the most sensitive populations in mind, she said. The chemicals are used for things like textile treatments, paper coatings, waxes, hairsprays, and in aqueous filmforming foam (AFFF) used in firefighting, for example. As a result, most Americans have been exposed to it at one time or another, Pigsley said. Using bottled water to drink and cook and a home water treatment system are two ways to reduce potential exposure. Pigsley noted that Westborough’s results from 20142015 showed no detection but that the reporting limits were different at the time. However, results from 2020 showed
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Chauncy Lake Well #2 having a level of 26.95 and Indian Meadows Well at 1,089. Other wells, such as on Hopkinton Road and Morse, Otis and Fisher Streets had results well below 10. If they had higher detection levels, the town would revert to monthly sampling. Currently, the testing is done quarterly.
Westborough will continue with quarterly testing and with continued success can change to once every three years via a waiver. Payant said the water department applied for a grant for a feasibility study on how to address and mitigate the problem. He said that there is no obvious source of the contamination such as a particular
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By Melanie Petrucci Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY – Planning Board Chair Steven Boulay announced at the board’s Jan. 7 meeting that longtime member Melvin P. Gordon, was retiring from the board after 25 years of service. Gordon’s term is set to expire on June 30, 2021. As such, his retirement has created a vacancy that needs to be filled. “Mel has been on the board, presiding over many of the changes that this community has experienced for nearly three decades,” Boulay commented. “I personally want to thank Mel for his extensive community service as well as his mentoring to me since I came on the board.” “Mel’s input and perspective as well as his depth of knowledge for rules and regulations…will sorely be missed,” he continued. Applications have been submitted to fill Gordon’s vacancy and are now being reviewed by Town Manager Kevin Mizikar.
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Shrewsbury receives AAA town bond rating Rating favorable for budget cycles By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – For the second year in a row, the town of Shrewsbury has received a AAA bond (credit) rating from Standard and Poor’s Global Rating Services. Town
Manager Kevin Mizikar told the Board of Selectmen at the Jan 12 meeting that the AAA rating will favorably impact future budget cycles. He also discussed the fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget as well as the process for hiring a new Town Clerk.
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According to Standard and Poor’s, Shrewsbury was given a AAA rating because of “…very strong budgetary reserves and flexibility and well embedded financial management policies, particularly in the areas of budgeting and planning, which should mitigate any significant credit deterioration throughout the pandemic…” Savings for municipal projects The Board unanimously voted to approve bonds associated with the construction of the new Police Station and Public Safety Radio system project. The AAA credit rating will enable the town to save $2,089,639 on 90 percent of the cost of the new Police Station complex that was projected at $44,527,163, according to Mizikar. The sav-
ings will have a direct impact to taxpayers by lowering tax rates. Mizikar noted that the town will also be able to refinance the new Beal Elementary School bringing further savings to taxpayers. FY2022 budget preparation Mizikar is bound by town bylaws to provide a balanced budget 60 days prior to the start of the Annual Town Meeting, which is slated for Monday, May 17. Mizikar said that he had originally planned to produce the budget on March 9 but that did not meet the parameters, so it will be moved up to the Board’s Feb. 16 meeting. Key dates of his revised timeline begin on Jan. 26 when he will provide “a quick snapshot” of departmental budget re-
quests needed for level services in FY2022. “That will give us an initial look at cuts that we may need to make on the town side,” he said. A preliminary budget review will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9 followed by a more comprehensive review on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Finance Committee will then hold a public hearing in March. Process for hiring new Town Clerk After 11 years as Town Clerk, Sandra Wright will be retiring at the end of February. The town will first post the position internally with the Board then interviewing those candidates in an executive session. They will then determine if they need to post the position externally.
Swanski’s Bakeshop opens in Westborough WESTBOROUGH - Emily Milewski and Casey Swan graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a dream of opening their own bakery. This past November that dream came true when they opened Swanski’s Bakeshop in Westborough. The two women pride themselves on their fresh baked from scratch goodies that include artisan breads, muffins, scones, bagels, cookies, pies and so much more. The menu is ever changing so you will need to stop in often! To support this local business visit them at 72 E Main St., Westborough. For special orders please call ahead at 508-329-1699. Swanski’s Bakeshop is open Thursdays and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Planning Board holds public hearings on two new projects By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Planning Board discussed two new projects at its Jan 7 meeting – a facility for rehabilitating stroke victims and a 4,080 square foot medical building to be built at 235 Main St. Duplex for rehabilitating stroke victims The applicant Accessible Housing for Children, Elders and Disabled, LLC, is requesting to develop Lot 5 at 270 Green St. They would like to build a duplex and garage warehouse for Massachusetts Brain Injury Association. The facility will serve stroke victims who are rehabilitating. James Tetreault, engineer from Thompson-Liston Associates, Inc., provided the overview on behalf of the applicant. Lot 5 is one of the last two lots from the Centech Park East subdivision. “This is just going to be a duplex. There isn’t going to be special lighting or parking here, it’s just a residential use…” Tetreault remarked. The parcel is zoned Limited Industrial but because of the intended use it qualifies for Dover Amendment zoning exemptions. Board Vice Chair, Stephan Rodolakis questioned the use of the garage by other facilities and if so, it wouldn’t be within the confines of the Dover Amendment. (The Dover Amendment is the common name for Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 40A, Section 3. This law exempts agricultural, religious, and educational corporations from certain zoning restrictions.) Because of the concerns over the garage and its use relative to the Dover Amendment, Town Planner Bernie Cahill will clarify the site plan. He is also waiting to receive the peer review letter. Medical building to be built on Main Street at site of former Whittier Farms The second project was for a 4,080 square foot medical building to be located at 235 Main St. The applicant is Luvin Realty of Hudson. Shrewsbury attorney Richard Ricker spoke on behalf of the applicant and that the site has a long history of com-
mercial uses, notably as the former Whittier Farms. “This proposal is for a medical and dental [building],” he said, adding that Songbird Dental would like to relocate to the proposed new building. He noted that they are scheduled to appear before the Conservation Commis-
sion and that they realize that this review will require a continuance before final approval. John Grenier from J.M. Grenier Associates, Inc. in Marlborough, provided engineering details. He sited that some of the residents abutting the project had concerns over its elevation which they
have addressed with landscaping and screening. Karen O’Neill, 6 Thestland Dr., shared her thoughts, during the public hearing. “I’ve lived at my property for many years and we’ve been anxiously waiting for a usage to go in behind us and this lot has been vacant since 2009 …it seems like a
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French Hill neighborhood in Marlborough has evolved over the centuries By Brett Peruzzi Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - With a rich history dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, the dense neighborhood of French Hill in Marlborough, north of downtown and east of Lake Williams, has long been known as an enclave for generations of immigrants.
The shoe industry The city was once considered the second largest manufacturer of shoes in the world. The hundreds of jobs at the shoe factories attracted many new residents from the FrenchCanadian provinces in the years following the Civil War, giving the area its name. They joined an earlier wave of Irish immigrants who had begun
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as newcomers that they sometimes encountered elsewhere in the city. “My father related that Mechanic Street was a ‘hard line’ beyond which the French and Irish crossed at their peril,” said Paul Brodeur, trustee emeritus of the Marlborough Historical Society. The Italians flock to city The demographics of the area began to shift again during the first few decades of the twentieth century. Some French Hill shoe workers and their families left Marlborough as a result of the shoe workers’ strike of 1899 in search of new jobs elsewhere. A significant number of immigrants from Italy began arriving to take their places in the factories. Kane noted that French Hill also had a famous frequent visitor for several years before World War I.
Baseball icon frequent visitor “Babe Ruth lived in Sudbury, and he would come to the baseball field at Stevens Park and play pickup games with local kids,” he explained. “Of course, one of the other reasons he supposedly liked coming to French Hill is that he’d go to the bars after the game ended, and they stayed open until two or three in the morning.” With multi nationalities, a new excitement Amazingly, Brodeur noted, French Hill was a tight-knit ethnic enclave for French speakers for over a century. “I attended St Mary’s grammar school in the 1960s, where my kindergarten teacher, a Sister of St. Anne’s, spoke very poor English,” he recalled. “Through the sixth grade I had a half a French Hill | 9
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Northborough’s latest COVID update, impact on town services By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough Health Agent Kristin Black shared a COVID-19 update at the Jan. 11 Board of Selectmen meeting. An increase in cases was expected after the holiday week, but Northborough didn’t see the spike it did after Thanksgiving. “We are doing okay with our COVID numbers; better than a lot of our surrounding communities,” said Black. The total case count since the start of the pandemic is 830. On average, Northborough is seeing 8-10 cases per day. The COVID-19 website is updated on Fridays, and has updated information on testing sites and guidelines. The Health Department will continue its business outreach with weekly emails including updates, related information and resources. Businesses can be added to the distribution list by emailing kblack@town. northborough.ma.us.
Vaccine plan The vaccine plan has been introduced in Massachusetts. Northborough is currently in Phase 1 of the plan. First responders and school nurses have received the vaccine. Long term facilities in town are scheduled to receive the vaccine this month. Black said that home-based health care workers and aides
qualify for the vaccine in Phase 1. They don’t need to work for a big company. “If you are in someone’s home providing some level of care, we want to make sure that they are offered the vaccine,” Black said. Phase 2 is scheduled to start in February and vaccinations will be available to the general public as soon as April.
Black has started discussions and the process for Northborough to be considered a vaccine site for the long term through Phase 3. If approved by the state, it could be housed at the Northborough Senior Center. Impact on town services Town Administrator John Coderre said that Town Hall employees are operating using alternating shifts.
“We are operating under extremely difficult circumstances as a staff, with split shifts and limited staffing for operations,” he said. “It is still a very difficult environment to provide…all the things that citizens rely on for day to day activities.” Coderre gave staff credit for being flexible and working together to continue to provide services.
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Northborough prepares for challenging budget cycle By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Town Administrator John Coderre presented the annual Financial Trend Monitoring Report for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) on Jan. 14 during a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Appropriations, Financial Planning and Northborough School Committees. The pandemic has brought uncertainty and challenges to the budget process this year, and it may take a few years for recovery. Overall, Northborough has managed itself conservatively, and looking to sustain current services in FY2022. “We all would like to enhance services…that we provide to the residents but that comes at a cost,” said Coderre. “Let’s protect what we have now while we look at ways to operate more effectively and efficiently with the resources that we have.” Coderre said that when he works on the forecasts, no
First United Methodist Church to offer free dinner HUDSON - The First United Methodist Church of Hudson will be offering its free monthly Friendship Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. This month they are offering a Ham and Scallop Potato dinner. They will follow COVID-19 guidelines and dinner will be served in To-Go containers. You can pick up your meal by pulling into our main parking lot. Please remain in your car and someone will bring the meal to you. Friendship Dinners are served the fourth Saturday of every month and are free and open to everyone. First United Methodist Church is located over the hill off the Hudson Rotary at 34 Felton Street. More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at http://www.hudsonfumc.org.
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major budget surprises are assumed. “I don’t think you can get a bigger budget surprise than a pandemic,” he said. Pandemic impacts The next 12-18 months will be important once the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out and the economy opens up more. The overall consensus is that a slow economic recovery is expected. The town’s operating budget is impacted when state aid decreases. “You are going to start to see the ripple effects of this pandemic through the economy over the next 2-3 years,” said
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Factors on future tax bills State aid, new growth and local receipts have an impact on tax bills. The town was able to strategically postpone some of the larger capital projects in FY2021, but can’t be delayed indefinitely. Contributions to the Other Post Employee Benefits (OPEB) trust fund were postponed for FY2021 and FY2022. This fund provides health insurance benefits to retired town employees and will need to be reassessed. Economic growth can suppress the tax bill, but additional development is limited due to lack of land. Residential values are escalating, which will in turn draw a greater portion of the tax liability.
Taxes will increase when budgets expand to include staffing or service initiatives. The unused levy capacity will need to be used, which will increase taxes. Coderre said the regular monitoring is “about transparency, accountability and having good information to make an informed decision.”
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ARHS student survey shares student perspective of pandemic learning By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer
Michael Finkel, author of “The Stranger in the Woods” recently presented to the freshmen English students. Remote work versus live hours of classes The survey revealed that the majority of students (58 percent) have between 3-6 hours of schoolwork during remote days. On those remote days, 54 percent responded that they have 1-2 classes with live teaching. While some kids love livestreamed classes, others prefer the asynchronous work to do at their own pace. “I know there has been some question about the fact that some teachers are not necessarily providing live instruction while others are,” said School Committee member Chris Covino. “I really do think it is the teacher’s professional judgement that determines whether or not a particular type of content is best taught a certain way.” The vast majority of student responses rated communication between teachers and students as high. As expected, some students have gained an appreciation of person-to-person interactions in a typical school day and the 8 a.m. later start time and structure on the all remote Mondays.
NORTHBOROUGH-SOUTHBOROUGH - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) conducted a student survey Nov. 17-25 to gain insight to what the student learning experiences have been this year. The data resulting from the 643 student responses was shared during the Regional School Committee meeting on Dec. 16. The amount of school work on remote days, teacher/student communication, and satisfaction levels were discussed. Principal Sean Bevan shared a quote from a freshman student that summarizes the general feeling of students. “It’s been kind of hard going into high school this way, but I’m okay with it for the most part because we’re in a pandemic—so I guess it’s expected,” the student said. “There is a sense of understanding that this is not the model they prefer, but within the model that is not the preference, it is working for them,” said Bevan. Teachers are being resourceful to increase engagement of students, including having virtual speakers.
Another reflection of students was that they are over tested when in-person. Assistant Principal Tim McDonald said that a lot of assessments are done while students are in school because testing in a secure way remotely is difficult to do. Other challenges This year’s lack of predictability, structure and social opportunities found in a typical school year were also noted by students as a challenge. The Massachusetts Commission of Education recently implemented required structured learning time for school districts. District remote programs must have 40 hours of synchronous learning happening across a two week period; 35 hours for those in a hybrid model. “The purpose of the standard instructional learning time is to make sure kids are connecting with adults,” said Superintendent Greg Martineau. “I would say we do that well and would argue that yes we do need instructional time requirements, but it is more about… making sure students are connecting to adults in these models.”
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Shrewsbury teen’s passion for reading leads to videos for school kids By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury High School (SHS) junior Nadine Huseby was impressed when she saw a read aloud video during quarantine earlier this year by Daniel Radcliffe. The popular actor, who gained fame as the title character in the Harry Potter franchise, read the first chapter from the first book in the series in the video. “I thought that was a really kind and really exciting thing for him to do because it’s kind of hard to go to the library when we are in quarantine,” Huseby said. Radcliffe’s video inspired her to develop her own read aloud videos for which she also enlisted peer volunteers to take part in the project. The
videos were shared with local elementary schools just before Thanksgiving. Using an iPad and an App called “Explain Everything,” she and her team of 13 classmates were able to record and edit their videos. Book selections included “Brave Ballerina,” “Cece Loves Science,” “Days with Dad,” “Thank You, Omu!” and “The Proudest Blue”. “I just like reading a lot. It’s always been something that I go to and I enjoy imagining different scenarios…this is one of my passions. Why not see if I can do something fun with it?” Huseby explained. An idea is born She thought that since they were in quarantine, kids in elementary school wouldn’t be able to have parent volunteers come into the classroom to
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Westborough High students adapt to hybrid model By Caroline White Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Due to the pandemic, many Westborough High School (WHS) students are operating on a hybrid model schedule. These students are split into the Navy and Cardinal Cohorts. Each group goes into school twice a week and has two days of asynchronous learning, with virtual classes every Friday. As confusing as this schedule may sound, the Westborough High students have adapted quickly. Of course, this model has both positive and negative aspects. While it has effectively kept COVID-19 cases in WHS to a minimum so far, the hybrid model is socially and academically challenging, many students said. “The worst part about the hybrid model is not being able to see all my friends since many of them are in the other cohort,” WHS senior Cole Ellison said. Ellison is also worried about the possibility of basketball being canceled due to COVID-19. “This is my final year and I was really looking forward to playing,” he said. Freshman Cayla Erlich agreed, noting, “I don’t get to see as many people throughout the day and I am separated from a lot of my friends due to the cohorts. The biggest thing I feel like I am missing out on as a freshman is going
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to football games and other school events. I think those really make the high school experience.” Aside from the social aspect, being in and out of school is academically challenging. “With the hybrid model, I am having a hard time finding motivation on my away days. With no one telling me what to do like in class, oftentimes I get lost doing my work and put it off until the last minute,” freshman Abby Fielder shared. Many students struggle with time management on their remote learning days. After all, kids are used to structure in school, and most students have little experience working through lessons on their own. Challenging but positive in many ways Although the hybrid model has been challenging, it has positive aspects as well.
“I definitely feel safer with fewer people in school,” sophomore Casey Bruck commented.
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“I thought that teachers and students working in the hybrid model have been doing a great job with a less than ideal situation,” history teacher Michael Chapman remarked. “The best part is that we can see how passionate the teachers are about teaching,” junior Emerson Waite said. The faculty’s dedication and enthusiasm for their jobs has been especially evident this quarter through their resilient efforts to make school as safe and enjoyable as possible. “I think Westborough High is doing the best they can and I’m happy to be going in parttime,” Elrich said.
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that especially now more than ever socialization is so important, and I feel like this sort of virtual reading project could be a really beneficial experience for both the elementary kids and the high school students.” School administrators grateful for outreach “When Nadine reached out in September to pitch her idea to the elementary principals, we were hooked. Anytime a student from SHS volunteers in one of our schools, they make an immediate and positive impact on our young students,” remarked Lisa McCubrey, Flo-
ral Street School principal via email. “To click on a link and hear a story read aloud by a ‘real’ person who once sat at their desk in elementary school not that long ago is inspiring for our students. They see themselves in that role as a student mentor.” Dr. Jane Lizotte, assistant school superintendent added, “These incredible students represent hope, compassion, and generosity. Fred Rogers [aka iconic television star Mr. Rogers] once said, ‘Real strength has to do with helping others.’ His words confirm the strength that our students con-
tinue to demonstrate, despite the significant challenges they have experienced throughout the pandemic.” “We are grateful to Nadine and to her SHS classmates for their work on this project and modeling the joy in reading,” McCubrey noted. “This is a trial run so if this project continues, like I hope it does, we will probably reach out to other groups of students to get involved,” Huseby said. “I hope that the elementary kids like the videos.” To watch a video visit www. communityadvocate.com/ huseby.
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COVID-19 uptick forces Marlborough School Committee to move hybrid schedule to Feb. 1 By Vicki Greene Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough School Committee has moved the scheduled Jan. 19 hybrid learning return date for Grades 3 – 12 to Monday, Feb. 1. The Committee will revisit the timetable at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26. During their Jan. 12 meeting, the members acknowledged that this is “one of the most difficult decisions” they have ever had to make, and several said they were truly “struggling” with the decision. Students in Pre-K through Grade 2, special education programs and EL 1 & 2 will continue in-school learning. February vacation week discussed The Committee acknowledged that bringing students back on Feb. 1 only allows for one week for each cohort to be in the hybrid learning model before the scheduled February vacation. There has been no decision on any changes to the vacation schedule at this time. Superintendent Michael Bergeron said that changing anything on the approved school calendar may include union negotiations. He added that he was going to speak with teachers and administrators about
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the process if it is something that comes up for discussion at the next school committee meeting.
Concerns regarding teacher stress Bergeron explained that there have been classrooms of students that have had to quarantine more than one time due to positive cases and contact tracing. Teacher Eileen Barry, representing the Marlborough Education Association, reminded the committee that teachers in Pre-K – Grade 2 classrooms have been in school full-time and several have had to go back and forth to remote learning due to classroom quarantine protocols. She added that she wanted to make sure “those teachers were part of the committee’s discussion.”
Positive case data for the District The COVID-19 positive case data in the schools as of Jan. 26 included a total of 57 cases: 18 at Marlborough High School, 11 at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School, four cases at the Sgt. Charles J. Jaworek Elementary School, five cases at the Raymond C. Richer Elementary School, eight cases at both the Goodnow Brothers and Francis J. Kane Elementary Schools and three cases at the Early Childhood Center. Many of the positive cases
Mayor’s outlook “I don’t want to go out too far (with the hybrid return date) so let’s see how the next two weeks go and we might have a clearer track on the vaccines,” Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who is also the School Committee chair, said. The state’s vaccine rollout plan has all teachers scheduled to receive the first dose of the vaccine in February.
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Painstakingly clean from the ceilings down to the heat registers. Scour bathroom surfaces and make sure the appliances sparkle. Splurge on new pillows, designer bedding, towels and shower curtains that will give your house a facelift and photograph well. 2. App eal to the sense of smell. If you have any pets or cook with pungent spices, you absolutely must listen to your agent or honest friend and neutralize any offensive odors that they detect. Harsh “plug-ins” are not the answer but strategic all y placed essential oils can help. 3. Buyers will touch stair railings so make sure they are not loose. Make sure all light switches have a purpose to eliminate the need to draw a ‘faulty wiring’ conclusion. 4. S of t music and/or a gurgling water feature during showings will appeal to the sense of hearing.
5. Prospective buyers will most certainly taste the home-baked cookies (serving double duty as they smell great too). Or place a decorative bowl full of hard candies on the counter to stimulate the senses and provide an energy boost for your buyers before they WRITE THE OFFER. Boyle lives in Northborough where she is also a Chapter Leader of the Neighbor Brigade, a non-profit organization that assists families in times of crisis. She has been a Real Estate Agent since 2003 and consistently wins awards and accolades for excellence in customer service and sales volume, culminating with her recent induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. Her mission is to empower her clients to make smarter decisions through data-driven insights and local market knowledge. She invites you to follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ judyboylerealtor, call or email her for the WINTER 2021 Home Buyer and/or Seller Guides or for a complimentary market analysis.
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Marriott noted that the company is not limited geographically to those locations and has served cities and towns outside of the local area. Current trends When asked what flooring products were trending currently, Marriott reported that “traditional hardwood is still going strong, with red oak probably being the most popular.” She added that vinyl plank flooring - floating floors, click together flooring - has become another popular option as it can be installed in virtually any area of the home: basement, bathroom, bedrooms. Durable and resistant, it comes in many different styles and colors which can coordinate with every décor. “A lot of people are going for its versatility and durability,” Marriott explained. If carpet is the customer’s choice of floor covering, she noted that new advances in technology have improved stain and moisture resistance. And while not waterproof, current antibacterial and moisture resistant barriers help keep mold, moisture, and pet-related problems at bay. A commitment to customer service But no matter what their flooring preference, customers of Creighton Floor Covering know that they can count on a personal, professional experience and have confidence in a job well done. “We’ve always been known for our attention to detail, our dedication,” said Marriott. “We put everything we can
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Schoen attended Harvard University in 2017 where he began working at Y2Y, a shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness. He was moved by these individuals who, despite being kicked out of their homes, remained honest and authentic to who they were. They also encouraged him to embrace his own identity and gave him the space he needed to come out as LGBTQ+. This support influences Schoen today as a young LGBTQ+ executive director as he works to instill hope and inspire others to be true to themselves, despite many challenges. Breaktime is launched with a mission to end young adult homelessness While working at Y2Y, he
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ing inclusive and telling someone they matter really do make a difference. Adjusting to COVID-19 with new initiatives When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the men had to shut down construction for Breaktime Café, a space designed to provide job opportunities to young adults experiencing
homelessness. This pushed them to develop their ability to create change, and they did. After seeing an opportunity to address the worsening food crisis in Massachusetts, Breaktime partnered with the city of Boston and over 30 local nonprofits to form the Double Impact Initiative. Together they created employment opportunities for 25 young adults who produced and delivered 600,000 meals across the Greater Boston Area. In 2021, Breaktime is excited to announce the Breaktime Corps Model, which will focus on staffing food pantries and other nonprofits combating hunger. Their goal is to create over 100 job opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. Eventually, they hope to expand their efforts across Massachusetts and beyond. An honor of a lifetime While being named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact is a testament to the work they have done thus far, it also proves that change is possible. Schoen sees it as a “huge vote of confidence” for the young adults they work with and their potential. “It’s the honor of my lifetime to be able to serve in this role. I feel like all of my passion and everything I’ve wanted to do with my life has really built up to this.” For more information visit wwww.breaktime.org/donate.
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Northborough welcomes new Assistant Town Administrator NO RT HBO RO UGH By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
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orthborough Town Hall welcomed Becca Meekins as the new Assistant Town Administrator in early October. Overall, her transition from the same role in Grafton has been smooth. She is looking forward to being able to shift her focus from supporting the town during a pandemic to fully contributing what she has to offer.
Meekins was drawn to Northborough for its phenomenal reputation and the exposure opportunities to different projects, people and experiences. “Getting to know the staff has been great and the staff has been so welcoming,” she said. “It’s a fantastic team of dedicated employees.” Meekins gives the staff “a lot of credit for doing things that had to be done to be sure the organization was com-
fortable moving forward in a pandemic.” She is trying to acquaint herself with the stakeholders, but that is a challenge when face to face contact is limited. She has volunteered to be the required technical support host for some of the Zoom board and committee meetings. It’s an opportunity for the community to see her and for her to put faces to names. Since community events have been cancelled, Meekins
ment. The shared collaboration and ideas may help limit having to reinvent the wheel. “I feel like having those connections are really valuable,” said Meekins. “I hear what other communities are doing and the creative ways that they have figured out to solve a problem, and can take those and adapt those to Northborough’s challenges.” A huge part of her role in NorthborAssistant Town Administrator Becca Meekins ough will be Human Resources management. Meekins said the people aspect of the job intends to immerse into the is the most critical part of the community with a face in the job. Her focus is on how to safest way she can. support the staff as they naviThe strengths she brings to gate the pandemic landscape. her role from Grafton include “When this ends, we want her many professional conpeople to be able to have the nections with local governmental capacity to hit the
gas a bit and feel like they are ready to go again,” she said. She gives credit to the town for establishing its new Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She said that local politics is the place that can have the most long-lasting changes. “They are ready to start talking about changes that need to be made, which is half the battle,” said Meekins. “A diverse voice is important. It’s a countrywide challenge as we have learned over the last few years.” Meekins looks forward to contributing something meaningful to Northborough. “I am excited to be able to see Northborough without the pandemic lens on,” she said. “When this ends, I will have a clearer picture of how to use my skills to help Northborough keep progressing forward. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I can’t wait to be able to experience Northborough for all I know it is.”
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Inclusive and welcoming, Atherton believes that no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome. An ordained minister and former hospice chaplain, she founded CoachRev @The CrossRoads nearly a decade ago to help others navigate and honor life’s transitions and milestones – meeting them at whatever crossroad in their lives. “I will help guide your journey to discover what is most meaningful for you and for those you love,” Atherton ex-
honor to be invited into someone’s end-of-life journey,” she added. “It is hard to put words around the experience.” She coaches those grieving both in-person and online. Her monthly online newsletter “Stepping Stones” and daily emails (under the header “Tossed Pebbles”) offer messages of comfort, encouragement, and thoughtful reflection. Workshops on the ‘Five Wishes’ Atherton also conducts workshops centered on the “Five Wishes” advanced medical directives and offers customized retreats, workshops, and webinars to support those grieving. “It is so important to make these critical decisions in the
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living room, not the hospital room,” Atherton said. Service dog Shadow an integral partner Atherton’s Black Lab service dog, Shadow, is an integral partner in the CoachRev team, helping others in desperate need. Shadow accompanied Atherton last fall to visiting hours for a 21-year-old woman who had taken her life. There were people so shocked by this young woman’s passing they couldn’t speak or intermingle. “Shadow senses anxiety and stress. He sat next to several guests and put his head on their laps. He helped them relax. They opened up to him about how they were feeling. That’s what I call a ‘God incident,’ when something bigger is at work.”
Atherton as Fire Chaplain In her “spare” time, Atherton volunteers as chaplain for the Hudson and Littleton Fire Departments, is a member of the Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains and serves on a Critical Incident Stress Management Crisis (CISM) team. CISM teams throughout the state and the country respond to first responders who have experienced a crisis. Certified as a CISM response dog and an instrumental partner in the CoachRev team, Shadow is also present, helping firefighters and other first responders, as well as other individuals and family members touched by tragedy. Methods of self-care “Staying grounded has a lot to do with family and the outdoor world,” Atherton said, adding, “I love gardening, growing things, and watching the koi in my fishpond. She advises others, “Take care of you in the midst of it all. Be aware of how you feel and what you need. Don’t be afraid to step back. Pause when you need that moment of stillness. Do things for yourself that will help keep your emotional well from running dry.” Shadow would probably add, if they haven’t already done so, discover the unconditional love of a pet. To learn more about Lee Atherton and CoachRev @ The CrossRoads, visit www. CoachRev.com or email Lee@ CoachRev.com.
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Obituaries Carolyn Demarest Wells, 90 SHREWSBURY - Carolyn Demarest We l l s , 9 0, known to family and friends as Demmie, died Jan. 9, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was born in Baltimore, Md. on July 2, 1930, the third daughter of Marguerite Bahlke Demarest and Clayton Demarest, Jr. Mrs. Wells is survived by her husband, John (Jerry) Shippen Wells; her daughter, Elizabeth Wells Moir and her husband Bruce; her son, Eric Demarest Wells and his wife Nancy Tivenan; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of Callahan Fay and Caswell Funeral Home.
Anthony Chaves Jr., 69 WESTBOROUGH - Anthony “Tony” Chaves Jr., departed this world Jan. 7, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1951 to Julie and Anthony Chaves Sr. in Hudson. He was a longtime resident of Westborough. He is survived by his wife, Judy, who he has been married to for 42 years; his son, Tony and wife Jackie; daughter Tina and husband Anderson; son Joey; and six grandchildren, Carissa, Grant, Lana, Colton, Maya and Brielle. He is also survived by seven sisters and one brother, Dale, Suzanne and husband Ray, Patty and husband Bruce, Pam and wife Patricia, Mike, Lisa and husband Dave, Marianne and husband Tim, Cheryl and husband James. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Chaves and Bobby Chaves, and sister, Donna Chaves. Services will be private. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Fernando Estrela, 68 HUDSON Fernando Soares Estrela, 68 of Hudson, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehab in Worcester after a period of declining health. Fernando was born on September 14, 1952 in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He was one of twenty children of the late Etelvina De Jesus (Soares) Alexandre and Jose De Estrela Junior. He was raised in São Miguel and immigrated to Lowell in 1975 and finally settled in Hudson in 1991. Fernando is survived by his three children, Dalila M. Ringland, Mark P. Estrela and Nilton C. Estrela; five grandchildren, Crestina Ringland, Aiden Estrela, Savannah Estrela, Ethan Estrela and Analise Estrela; two siblings, Fatima Soares and Denis Estrela; and his former spouse, Lucia de Fatima (Tavares) Estrela. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by 17 siblings. A period of visitation was held Jan. 13 at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson, with a graveside Committal service at Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson.
Rochester, N.H. Beloved Nana to Corey Lynn Andrews (her fiancé Steven Fiorenza) of Stamford, Conn.; Robert Andrews (his fiancée Natalie Pellecchia) of Fitchburg; Kaitlin Walker (her husband Ryan) of Lancaster; Taylor Kenney (her husband Michael) of Lyndeborough, N.H.; Monica Brown (her husband David) of Cape Coral, Fla. and Zachary Hill of Lancaster. She was a doting Nana to her greatgrandchildren, Charlotte Walker, Avaline and Weston Kenney, Emma and Grace Brown – with more on the way. Aunt Honey is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she adored. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson is assisting the family.
Steve Faucher, 73 SHREWSBURY - The words simple and quiet go hand in hand and could be used to accurately describe Steve Faucher.
Steve died at his home Jan. 6, 2021 with family at his side after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was 73. Born on December 5, 1947 in Worcester he was a son of the late Paul and Shirley (Olson) Faucher. A graduate of North High School he played football and baseball and began lifelong friendship with James Walker. He then earned both his Bachelor degree and Masters in Criminal Justice from Western New England College. His professional career began at Parker Metal in Worcester before joining the Shrewsbury Police Department in September 1973. In March of 1985 he transferred to its detective bureau and was promoted to Sergeant in October 1988. From September 1996 he worked as the court officer until enjoying retirement in May 2005. In addition to his wife, Patti-anne, he leaves his children, Craig A. Faucher (Deanna) of Worcester, Patricia F. Reynolds of Brewster and David J.
Jerrold Loureiro, 75 MARLBOROUGH - Jerrold Loureiro, 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marlborough on May 5, 1945, to Adelmina (Giorgi) and Julio Loureiro, he grew up Obituaries | X21
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Faucher (Katie) of Shrewsbury; much-loved Papa to R.J., Stephen, Madeline and Griffin; his brother, James Faucher (Marie) of Worcester and the late Arthur Faucher, Ann Faucher and Katherine Faucher; and is also survived by nieces and nephews, including Keith Faucher (Cheryl) with whom he was very close and his four legged golden, Riley. Family and friends honored Stephen’s life by gathering for a calling hour Jan. 11 at Saint Mary’s Church of Shrewsbury, followed by his funeral Mass and burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by James & John Heald.
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in neighboring Hudson, the youngest of four. Despite the hardship of tragically losing his father at the tender age of 7, he developed a remarkable sense of leadership and problem-solving and a truly angelic and magnetic personality he carried throughout life. He met the love of his life, Suzanne, while out with a mutual friend. With no room left in the car, Jerry offered Sue his lap, and by the end of the ride, he knew she was the one. They married in 1965 and soon had two daughters, Lisa Marie and
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Friday, Jan. 8 9:10 a.m. Arrested, Marckensky A. Souffrant, 31, of 24 Richmond Ave., Worcester, for poss Class B w/intent to distribute,
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Lori Ann. When Sue was diagnosed with ALS, he dedicated every second of his days to her health and comfort, devising solutions against the unrelenting changes. On Jan. 6, he left this world to walk eternally on the beach with his beloved Suzanne. Preceded in death by his parents, Adelmina and Julio Loureiro; his sister, Lucy Ryan; and his brother, Julio “Sonny” Loureiro. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Salyers and Lori Loureiro; his grandchildren, David Salyers and Cheyanna Simmons; his brother, Anthony and his
wife Joan Loureiro; his brother Sonny’s wif,e Bev; and his “adopted son,” Murphy Strickler. Visiting hours were held Jan. 15 at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough. A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 16 at St. Michael’s Church of Hudson, followed by burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
uninsured MV/trailer, oper MV with registration suspended/revoked, carry dangerous weapon. Saturday, Jan. 9 3:42 p.m. Arrested, Abner O. Figueroa, 27, of 9 Casavan Ave., Shrewsbury, on warrant. Tuesday, Jan. 12 4:53 p.m. Arrested, Sandy Marte Caraballo, 31, of 90 Riverpath Dr., Apt. 10, Framingham, for tinted glass violation, possession Class B substance, trafficking in Class B substance, poss Class B w/ intent to distribute, oper MV with license suspended/revoked, false ID following arrest. Wednesday, Jan. 13 6:38 p.m. Arrested, Godwin M. Mahendeka, 27, 8 Wigwam Hill Dr., Worcester, on warrant. 9:28 p.m. Arrested, David S.
Sliney, 20, of 10 Ferncroft St., Shrewsbury, for poss Class D w/ intent to distribute .
Irene R. Dell’Olio, 84 SHREWSBURY - Irene R. (Kozlowski) Dell’Olio, 84, a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly at home
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Thursday, Jan. 7 8:36 p.m. Arrested, Jennifer L. Soule, 37, of 80 Redbud Way, Apt. 34, Marlborough, for shoplifting by asportation, conspiracy. Friday, Jan. 8 9:13 p.m. Arrested, Katherine L. Gilfus, 27, of 52 Sandini Rd., Marlborough, on warrant, shoplifting $250+ by asportation.
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Saturday, Jan. 2 10:17 a.m. Arrested, Andrzej Pardo, 55, of 346 Turnpike Rd., Apt. 3203, Westborough, for fail
Jan. 9, 2021, joining in heaven with her husband, Louis, and daughter, Jean. Irene is survived by her daughter, Diane Duhaime and her husband Roger and her granddaughters Lydia and Vivian of Hooksett N.H.; her son-in-law, Mauro DiPinto of Shrewsbury; her grandsons, Anthony and his wife Cindy of Shrewsbury and David and his wife Jena of Nashua N.H.; greatgrandchildren, Deanna, Max, Anthony Jr., and Dominic; and great-great-granddaughter, Aubrey. In addition to her parents, husband Louis and daughter to stop for police, reckless operation of motor vehicle, resist arrest, unregistered motor vehicle, speed/rate of sped greater than was reasonable and proper, marked lanes violation, oper MV with license suspended for OUI. Wednesday, Jan. 6 6:41 p.m. Arrested, Tonya Ann Reed, 34, of 56 Dana Rd., Oxford, on warrant.
Marlborough
Friday, Jan. 8 12:01 p.m. Arrested, Jean R. Senat, 40, of 44 Matheson Dr., Marlborough, on warrant. Saturday, Jan. 9 2:30 a.m. Arrested, Amanda Helana Bright, 30, of 47 Case St., Revere, for possess Class B drug, warrant.
Jean, a sister, Julia Ciejka, and brothers, Henry and Edward Kozlowski, predeceased her. Irene’s funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 13 at St. Anne’s Church of Shrewsbury, followed by burial next to her beloved husband and daughter at Mountain View Cemetery. The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
Jody B. LaPierre, 64 SHREWSBURY - On Jan. 4, 2021, Jody B. LaPierre passed away peacefully at his home after a valiant fight against cancer; he was 64 years old. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded with the love of his family. Jody will be missed and remembered by his wife, Nancy; by his son, Cody LaPierre of Marina Del Ray, Calif.; by his daughter, Sadie Ernst and her husband Christopher of Boiceville, N.Y.; and his sister, Corinne Martin of Boylston. Jody was preceded in death by his two brothers, Randall LaPierre and Robert K. LaPierre. Jody’s family has decided all current services will be private, for their family. At a future date, a Time to Gather and Celebrate Jody’s Life will be announced so all may join to gather and remember Jody. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough is assisting with arrangements.
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