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Developers propose houses, dock on Bartlett Pond

Downward dogs... with goats Westborough Public Library hosts Goat Yoga

By Jesse Kucewicz Contributing Writer

The homes would be on the edge of Bartlett Pond in Northborough.

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By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - Developers are hoping to build single-family homes on an approximately four-acre peninsula on Bartlett Pond.

They’re also proposing a public dock into the pond, according to an informal presentation of their conceptual plans to the Northborough Planning Board July 6.

The development would take place at 75 Ridge Rd., which splits off Lyman Street to run behind the Juniper Hill Golf Course.

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WESTBOROUGH - In an effort to increase adult engagement during the pandemic, the Westborough Public Library has held a number of outdoor programs for members of the community. Their latest was entertaining not only for participants but also for bystanders who stopped to watch — Goat Yoga.

Goat Yoga is a part of the library’s outdoor summer yoga series, which is free for everyone who registers.

Megan Balbarsky, an Adult Services Librarian, has been tasked with creating programs such as these for the Westborough community.

“It’s not your typical library program for sure,” Balbarsky said.

“It’s been a stressful year for everybody. I think just based on people’s reactions, even those walking by, this is something fun and stress relieving.”

Due to the pandemic, the Westborough Public Library has yet to fully open for indoor programming, but staff members have been working to continue engagement for all age groups with outdoor activities.

“We want to really reach out to people who aren’t hearing about the library and the wonderful serGoat Yoga | 9

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A goat nibbles on a patch of grass fed to it by a goat yoga participant.

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2 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, July 23, 2021

COMMUNITY NEWS Eagle Scout creates a box to dispose of and retire American Flags

By Cela Dorr Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Grandparents have a special way in which they connect with their grandchildren. For Justin Cappuccio, his relationship with his grandfather has a distinctive twist.

As a young child, he would receive envelopes in the mail with newspaper clippings and stories cut from an array of periodicals about scouting and, especially, about attaining the Eagle Scout rank.

Cappuccio’s grandfather also made sure to highlight and underline parts he felt bore the most attention. It was a “delightful way to be nagged,” Cappuccio said of those letters and the way they shaped his future goals.

Justin Cappuccio stands next to the box he made to dispose of and retire American Flags.

Flag disposal project overcomes barriers One of the first set of instructions that Scouts learn is flag etiquette and the US

Flag Code, which outlines the way a flag should be cared for, one’s behavior when in front of it and, if it becomes necessary, the method to retire or

The Westborough Fire Department offered space to Justin Cappuccio for his flag disposal project.

dispose of it.

Inspired by a relationship he has with a veteran who lives in his neighborhood and those early teachings in Boy

Scouts, Cappuccio decided that his Eagle Scout project would focus on the flag.

He opted to create a public receptacle where anyone could deposit their flags instead of just throwing them in the garbage. He was able to incorporate the design and construction of this box into a long-term project for a high school wood shop.

However, there were a few starts and stops along the way in this process. Between the wood shop teacher being out for medical leave, sustaining a broken wrist and then the school year ending, it was beginning to look like this project wasn’t going to happen.

Luckily though, Cappuccio was able to borrow some tools from a family friend, and complete the box.

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Recently, some members of the Westborough community have been debating the name of Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous People’s Day. On behalf of the Italian American Alliance (IAA) I ask that the Town of Westborough join with us in celebrating the contributions of Italian and immigrant communities and keep Columbus Day in place.

Christopher Columbus is the penultimate symbol of the Italian American and immigrant communities. The origins of Columbus Day in the United States are founded in the very principles of equality and justice. A true understanding of American history will reveal the intertwining of Columbus and the contributions of early Italian explorers to the forming of America. Moreover, we believe that the detractors of Columbus have not presented an honest account of his role in history. Columbus made possible the seeding of new ideas to take hold in a new land. The IAA has cited some of this research in its letter to the Board.

Eliminating Columbus Day violates the Equal Protection Clause of the United State Constitution as well as constitutes a depravation of protected civil liberties. In addition, the Italian government has committed to take action so that Italian cultural heritage and Christopher Columbus are safeguarded. The Italian government recognizes those with Italian heritage who immigrated to the United States and this elimination of Columbus Day is in total disregards those ties.

On behalf of the Italian American Alliance, I urge you to preserve October 12 as Columbus Day and in recognizing the last Friday of November as Indigenous Peoples Day, to coincide with Native American Heritage Day. Very Truly Yours, James DiStefano President, Italian American Alliance

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Each of the four girls was presented with a certificate of recognition as well as a Dell computer for their work developing an app that streamlined the process of scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for older adults, among other things.

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“She shared her personal experience after suffering a stroke due to a heart defect and inspired others like me,” Lee said. “It was thanks to women like her that I had the courage to even participate in a project like this, and I am so glad I did.”

The project that won Lee and her teammates this award was called Team COVID Vaccine Registration. It involved researching ways to gather data and report open appointments for those who were not able to.

“Senior citizens were a large group of a population that appeared to have quite a bit

of difficulty with the technology needed to sign up for vaccine appointments,” Lee said. “With our mentors, we collected research based on areas and tried to report open appointments for older members of the community.”

Each team had two mentors. One was from Dell, while the other was from the American Heart Association. The team met every Friday afternoon with their mentors via Zoom.

“I got to work with amazing female scientists and pursue in-depth research,” Lee said.

“I want to keep pursuing science and I should never feel discouraged.”

She continued, “One frustrating thing for me is that

we can’t code yet. We would need to recognize factors like an address, time, location and more in order to implement the design.”

Since this challenge focused on healthcare, Lee reflected on the ways her grandmother, who worked as a pharmacist, inspired her.

“My grandma has said that, with the help of computer technology, her job would have been quite a bit easier,” Lee said.

Lee’s teammates included Diana Nguyen, Ama Sesah and Sarah Looney. All were high school juniors from Massachusetts towns. There was an application process for selection and members of each team were assigned to the same group based on areas of health technology.

In the future, Lee wants to be a scientist or science teacher and has been so inspired to join efforts towards girls education.

“I do hope we can continue our project and perhaps with changed goals,” Lee said in an interview last month. “Even with better conditions for the pandemic, there’s still a lot that even local high school students like us can do to help.”

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Board considers conserving land near Mt. Pisgah

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - The Town of Northborough is considering conserving several acres of land on the back portion of a tract at 665 Howard St. The land abuts the Mount Pisgah Conservation Area, which spans 164 acres in Northborough, Boylston and Berlin.

The land in question is owned by Bruce and Marilyn Macalister, Northborough’s Conservation Agent Mia McDonald told the Open Space Committee July 14.

She cautioned that the conversations were preliminary.

“Anything that’s adjacent to [Mt.] Pisgah or more that area is definitely an attractive thing,” said committee member Brian Belfer.

The land borders 615 Howard St., which Northborough already owns. The Board of Selectmen recently voted to put that land under the supervision of the Sudbury Valley Trustees on June 28.

That tract measures ap-

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proximately 19 acres in the back portion of a larger piece of land on Howard Street. It was owned by a relative of the Macalisters.

Campbell said adding 665 Howard would expand the town’s conservation area up to their area near Mount Pisgah.

“It seems interesting and attractive on this basis and fills many of our criteria for what we would consider attractive open space,” Campbell said.

According to the town’s presentation, the land would include a cliff and trails.

The Bennett Farm was across Howard Street, and McDonald said the four siblings were each

given 23.52 acres.

McDonald said the Macalisters, who have their home on the land, would like to draw a new property line at the edge of a field up to the property line along Howard Street.

She said that, from the town’s initial trail maps, the Tyler Trail and a second unnamed trail already run across the Macalisters’ land.

“It’s a beautiful spot,” said committee member Leslie Harrison.

According to McDonald, the next step will be to get an appraisal, which was recommended by the committee, and

a survey of the land. Additionally, the Macalisters will have to draw a line where they want to separate the parcel.

The appraisal will be paid for out of the town’s Open Space administrative fund, McDonald said.

Recently, the cost for an appraisal has ranged between $3,000 to $4,000, which depends on the size and complexity of the land, she said. Once the

town receives those appraisals, they will be taken to the town’s Conservation Commission.

The staff also anticipated that another sibling who lives near the site will also contact the town. Another nearby tract is owned by someone who the family knows, McDonald said.

“They’re talking about it, which was the goal,” McDonald said.

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Maselli stays on Design Review Committee following controversy

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - Some of the members of Northborough’s Design Review Committee called for the removal of their fellow committee member, Lisa Maselli, following a comment about a developer on Facebook.

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the development of the site and building designs.

The Planning Board did not remove Maselli during their July 6 meeting. However, Maselli agreed to recuse herself if the developer in question requested she does so. Planning Board member Michelle Gillespie also suggested that Maselli write an apology to the developer.

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that there was a “shadow” over her behavior and duty to the town.

“I think it’s unfortunate,” she said. “I think a lot of this has been brought on just because of a political pushback before the election happened. It’s more than unfortunate. I really feel as though my voice has been subdued for no real reason on a personal note.”

Posts made in community Facebook group Maselli said her comment was posted in a comment thread in a Northborough Facebook group on March 20. She said it was taken down within an hour.

“I made two remarks on the thread not as a committee member, but as a personal remark to reply to someone else’s personal remark,” Maselli said.

Someone wrote, “The big open space on S.W Cutoff that they just cleared….anyone know what they are doing with it?”

“If Mr. Shay rents his properties, as most of them are, he probably doesn’t pay the most personal property tax as a single

person. He is a 1%er to be sure but I don’t see why that should give him special privileges. He should be a better job enhancing his town. Abu and Gibln took great pride in their new builds and it showed,” a comment by Maselli read.

Maselli said she soon after wrote an apology on her Facebook page.

Committee members react The Design Review Committee is made up of five members, three of whom wrote letters to the Planning Board.

Committee member Tom Reardon wrote that Maselli’s comments, which he described as “critical of a local developer,” were “puzzling” and “alarming.”

“Ms. Maselli, as a member of the Design Review Committee (DRC), has a responsibility to assist and guide applicants through the design approval process, not offer personal insults on social media,” Reardon wrote.

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saying he witnessed her treating applicants and their consultants with “rudeness” and “disdain.”

The committee members expressed concern about her knowledge of town bylaws and design guidelines. Maselli is the resident at large.

Reardon wrote Tim Shay proposed demolishing the existing structures at 50 Southwest Cutoff and constructing two office or storage buildings that could be leased to contractors. Shay first came before the committee on Sept. 16, he said.

He said the committee approved Shay’s design 4-1, and Maselli voted against it.

He wrote that her vote “… was presumably because she didn’t agree with the grandfathered use as a contractor’s yard.

It was a vote cast on grounds outside the DRC’s responsibilities and scope of review.”

Maselli said there wasn’t a pattern of bias established from her time on the board and she didn’t behave unethically while conducting board work.

“Fellow committee members have written many negative personal opinions about me and used erroneous information to insist on my removal, yet meeting minutes and video coverage do not substantiate their claims,” Maselli said.

Planning Board weighs in Planning Board member Amy Poretsky said it seemed like the concerns started with a Facebook post, which was then forwarded.

“So, I did feel that some of the criticisms in the letters were extremely harsh towards a residential seat, and I would actually be concerned for any resident that took that seat because I feel that everybody’s voice should be treated respectfully,” Poretsky said.

Board member Anthony Ziton called Maselli’s post “inappropriate” and “unfortunate,” adding that it would be nice if she apologized.

“I think Lisa is a certain flavor,” he said. “She’s got her opinions, but she also does her homework. She’s very dedicated and passionate about this town.

Honestly, I would like somebody like that on almost any board, who’s not going to sit back and just let everything go by.”

Chair Kerri Martinek said that the board had received letters from residents, some vouching for Maselli.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Developers propose houses, dock on Bartlett Pond Bartlett Pond | from page 1

glad that you did. I’m open to figuring out how we can make something like this work, assuming that it benefits the town and fits in our bylaws and all of this,” Planning Board Chair Kerri Martinek said after their presentation.

The developers have the site under contract. Developer Damon Amato called the site a “unique property.”

“If you’ve ever driven by it, you may have seen mostly woods, potentially the PT Cruiser that has a tree through it. It’s quite an interesting site,” Amato said.

According to Amato, there are eight buildings on the site as well as evidence that there was once a ninth building. Developer Ben Legare said they tried to track down the occupants, but it got “messy.”

There’s debris and trash all over, Amato said.

The cost to clean up the site is similar to the price of buying another tract of land, Legare said.

Amato said his team has done similar projects, which required zoning changes, such as an overlay district. He said that, under the current zoning bylaws, they would only be allowed to build two singlefamily homes instead of the proposed six.

“The problem is that the clean up, not including the purchase of the property, would be too much of a burden,” Amato said. “There’s no way to make that work.”

Board members asked several questions, including about their estimated clean up costs, whether one of the units could be affordable, the septic system and a potential zoning overlay district.

“I think what you need to do is you have to prove, at least to my end, why this can’t be a subdivision, and that’s part of your process when you’re

Maselli stays on Design Review Committee Maselli | from page 6

“We’re here serving the Town of Northborough as volunteers,” she said. “We spend our time doing this — our own time that we could be spending with family or friends or work.

But we’re here, and we’re committed.”

The homes would be on a parcel on Ridge Road.

coming through with an overlay district — you have to prove why it can’t be a subdivision,” said member Michelle Gillespie.

Board member Anthony Ziton said he liked the idea of a public dock, but he expressed concern about the volume of people coming in and out.

“This is just my opinion, but I would say do away with the public dock and spread the

houses out,” Ziton said.

Martinek said she liked the idea of the public dock. She noted that zoning amendments or changes would need to be done at Town Meeting.

“If it’s a path that we need to take, it’s certainly something that we’re willing to handle if that’s going to be the highest percentage of success for us to make it happen,” Amato said.

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tors within his Troop, he was able to place the box within the front hallway of the Westborough Fire Station. The public can place their flags in the box for proper and respectful disposal.

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a threat to one’s health from the smoke, or folding it into a ceremonial triangle to then be buried in a wooden box.

Project success exceeds expectations Having been in the Fire Station for just over a year now, the box has received heaps of donations, more than Cappuccio had initially anticipated.

Cappuccio chuckled when he recalled a phone call he received from Fire Department personnel who told him the box was overflowing. He gasped as the mountain of stars and stripes started to tumble from their temporary shelter, but he made sure to keep them from going onto the floor.

Cappuccio has just finished his freshman year at Fitchburg State University, where he is majoring in criminal justice.

When asked if Grandpa is still “delightfully nagging” him, he replied, “Only on text messages now.”

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Photographer spots deer at Lake Chauncy

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New faces join Shrewsbury town government

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen made a handful of appointments to a number of municipal boards at their meeting July 13.

T h e b o a rd a p p o i n te d Whitney Gadeke-Andrews to the Historic District Commission for a term that will expire in June 2024.

Gadeke-Andrews was one of two residents who applied for the seat. The other was

Jim Smith.

“Once again, two excellent candidates have submitted letters of interest, which makes our decision both difficult and easy,” said Vice Chair John Lebeaux.

Lebeaux favored GadekeAndrews, saying he took into consideration the full board.

Selectman Beth Casavant also voiced her support for her, adding that Gadeke-Andrews, who Casavant said is a real estate agent and collects antiques, has shown an interest in other posted positions

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vices we have, and hopefully, this was a program that did that,” Balbarsky said. “Unfortunately we could only have 15 people today due to space limitations, but we had such a huge amount of interest that hopefully we will be able to do

this again soon.”

Balbarsky noted the positive impact that these summer programs have had on community engagement.

“A lot of people didn’t have library cards when they signed up, so we’re really seeing that this is having an effect,” she said.

in the town.

“I do see this as being a good fit for her background,” Casavant said.

Samia said Gadeke-Andrews’ edge over Smith was her commercial experience, particularly as the town works on revitalizing downtown.

Selectman Theresa Flynn supported Smith, though she approved Gadeke-Andrews’ appointment. She noted Smith’s knowledge of Shrewsbury’s history and contributions within the district.

Robert Pine was also reappointed to the Insurance Advisory Committee, and Charbel Sakr was appointed to the Commission on Disabilities.

Town works to fill vacancies The town is also still seeking to fill positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the new Affordable Housing Board of Trustees.

“Hopefully, we’ll get some interest in those positions,” said Chair John Samia during a July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting.

The Affordable Housing Board of Trustees was formed, thanks in part to the approval of an article during this year’s May Town Meeting.

The five-member board will be made up of one designee from the selectmen, either the Town Manager or the Assistant Town Manager, and three residents.

Samia noted that the residents don’t have to be a registered voter.

The trustees will govern Shrewsbury ’s affordable housing trust. During Town Meeting, town officials said that the purpose of the trust was to provide for the preservation and creation of affordable housing in Shrewsbury.

Letters of interest and resumes were due on July 20.

Additionally, the town is

seeking to fill a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals after member Paul George resigned.

The term will expire on March 22 of next year. Any applicant must be a registered voter.

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Southborough Library hosts kids’ summer events outdoors

By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer

Ongoing outdoor events Outdoor Story Time consists of reading stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs.

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SOUTHBOROUGH - Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers, aka Miss Kim, is currently spending much of her work time this summer on the lawn of the Southborough Library. There, she’s leading Outdoor Story Time and overseeing other programming with this year’s summer reading theme “Tails and Tales.”

In response to 2020’s pandemic restrictions, Ivers began reading stories weekly via Zoom and Facebook Live. In April 2021, she moved the storytime outdoors. Subsequent children’s programming continued outside into the summer.

“We had a lot fewer restrictions on outdoor events than indoor events,” she noted.

door event to coincide with April school vacation.

“It was about 35 degrees with a wind chill,” she recalled.

“People were bundled up in their down coats, mittens and hats. They had to chase their craft projects across the lawn because of the wind.”

The following week, Mother Nature was again uncooperative.

“I got halfway through the first story and it started raining, so I passed out the craft to take home and called it a day,” Ivers recounted. “After that, we had a whole stretch of beautiful weather.”

The library welcomed patrons inside by appointment in May and opened its doors for walk-in visits in June. Meanwhile, children’s programming continues outside.

Upcoming Outdoor Story Time sessions are Wednesdays, July 28 and Aug. 4, from 4 to 4:45 p.m.; and Aug. 11 and 18, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Another ongoing outdoor activity is Read to a Dog. Children

Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers, aka Miss Kim, reads a pirate-themed children’s book at the July 7 session of Outdoor Story Time on the lawn of the Southborough Library.

ages five and over with some reading ability can read to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required and capped at four children per session.

“Dogs don’t judge, so it’s a good way for kids to improve their reading skills,” Ivers explained.

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sessions are Thursdays, Aug. 5 and 17, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Entertaining and educational programs Several other entertaining and educational programs are also held outdoors.

On Tuesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to noon, Wingmasters will

show attendees how live owls use their sight, hearing and flight to survive and thrive. It’s recommended for kids ages six and over.

Kids of all ages can hear award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb on Friday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon. She’ll share stories about animals’ antics in her interactive presentation.

Returning for a second time this summer is David Garden in concert Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. A Southborough native now residing in Shrewsbury, Garden has made countless appearances at the Southborough Library. This time, his musical show is geared for young children.

“So many people in town know David,” said Ivers, a Southborough native herself.

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Southborough Library hosts kids’ summer events outdoors Paxton Bancroft, 7, draws an adventure map at the conclusion of a piratesthemed Outdoor Story Time.

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This program, which requires registration, is sponsored in part by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.

Outdoor programming concludes Thursday, Aug. 19, from 3 to 4 p.m., with a magic show performed by Ed Popielarczyk.

“He’s silly and makes kids laugh,” Ivers said of the magician. “It’s a fun way to wrap up our summer programming.”

Library’s supportive friends All of the presentations are sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.

“We’re so grateful to the Friends for everything they do to support the library community,” Ivers added.

For more information, including inclement weather updates, visit southboroughlib. org and facebook.com/southboroughlib or call 508-4855031. For more photos, visit communityadvocate.com.

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The 19-person group based out of Northampton traveled to Shrewsbury thanks to a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council.

Publicly funded concerts such as this are often performed by rock groups and cover bands, but Bad News Jazz and Blues perform everything from Sinatra and Gershwin to more modern rock tunes.

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Members of the Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra play.

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Algonquin musical created and directed by recent graduate

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - It was showtime for Algonquin Regional High School 2021 graduate Miranda Slingluff.

She wrote and directed Paralleled-The Musical, which was performed in front of an outdoor audience at the school on June 18-19. Every aspect of the show was student-run.

Slingluff is no stranger to the performing arts. She has participated in several theatrical productions and was part of several singing groups throughout high school. This was the first time, however, she was on the other side of the stage.

The writing process began early in Slingluff’s sophomore year. The story she wanted to tell developed over the years, especially during the last year with the COVID-19 lockdown.

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The main character, Alice, seems to be living the perfect life as, according to the show’s website, she sits at the top of her class at Carnegie Mellon University, living with her best friends and exploring a budding romance. She has the opportunity to intern with NASA but then starts to crumble under the pressure.

Paralleled-The Musical explores mental illness, communication, and friendship, all topics that have been in the forefront of many minds during the pan-

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demic. The audience experienced Alice’s inner thoughts, self-doubts, anxieties and insecurities as she tries to maintain the façade of being fine.

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In a year where it was difficult to do live theater, Slingluff was happy to see the show she wrote come to life. A bonus was to do a final show with friends.

The show’s executive producer, Sravya Tanikella, also a 2021 ARHS graduate, appreciates the support of Principal Sean Bevan and local organizations.

She was impressed by the high caliber of talent and the growth of the cast.

“I have never been involved in a musical or chorus, but this has been an amazing experience,” she said, then addressing the pandemic specifically. “In the worst of times, we made the best of it.”

The two-hour production was free to attend in-person or virtually. However, donations are welcomed to benefit the Mass Cultural Council and Mental Health America.

Slingluff will be attending The Boston Conservatory in the fall to pursue musical theatre.

She hopes to continue writing and directing.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Shrewsbury closes Dean Park Pond, Gauch Park Pond due to E. coli

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - Town officials in Shrewsbury have asked residents and their pets to avoid contact with the water at Dean Park Pond and Gauch Park Pond after tests documented high levels of E. coli, according to town press releases.

This also includes fishing at both locations.

Dean Park Pond and Gauch Park Pond were closed until further notice as of July 19.

This came after Dean Park Pond and the Oak Island Boat Ramp were both closed on July 12. The boat ramp reopened three days later, on July 15 just as Gauch Park Pond was closed.

The high levels of E. coli were detected during the town’s “routine seasonal weekly water quality monitoring of select bodies of water in Shrewsbury,” according to the press release.

Anyone with questions can contact the Shrewsbury Health

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to all uses on July 30 after new tests again showed high levels of E. coli. That closure lasted until August 13, at which point officials once again re-opened the pond for fishing only.

That same day, officials closed Mill Pond, elsewhere in town, due to high levels of E. coli there.

SHREWSBURY - After a developer pitched potentially redeveloping the Beal Early Childhood Center into mixed-use buildings called “Beal Commons,” the Board of Selectmen unanimously entered into an agreement for professional services to help them as they negotiate with the developer.

As Chair John Samia explained it in the board’s June 13 meeting, the agreement approved paying $5,000 to MassDevelopment, which is the Commonwealth’s finance and development agency that works with businesses, nonprofits, banks and communities to promote economic growth, according to its website.

MassDevelopment, Samia said, will then pay for the services of Landwise LLC. The Watertown-based Landwise describes itself on its website as an advisory firm that helps “owners and institutions to maximize the quality, utility and value of their land assets through expertise in planning and land use economics.”

In an email to the Community Advocate, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar said the agreement is to

provide professional services to the selectmen to assist the board in their negotiations with the developer.

“This could include valuing the land and proposed buildings, reviewing regulatory requirements associated with the proposal and providing other real estate consulting services,” Mizikar said.

The developers, Civico and Greenly Development, presented their conceptual plans for the site back in May. At that time, they proposed two buildings with a mix of apartments and businesses on the ground floor.

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They also found it easy to name the new theater group. “ We ’ re s t a r t i n g f ro m square one,” Smith explained.

“We hope people will have so much fun with us that they’ll want to come back for more.

Hopefully, next year we’ll do another play in the spring and then a musical in the summer.”

Returning to the theater Back when “Over the River” was postponed in 2020, it was uncertain how soon live theater could return. To stay prepared, Lindem periodically directed the cast in rehearsals via Zoom. Now, he and the performers are picking up where they left off with in-person rehearsals.

“Everyone is very excited to come back to rehearsals and share this story with an audience,” Lindem relayed.

“It’s a very heartfelt comedy.

There are definitely parts of the story that pull at the

heartstrings. There are some sad parts, but all with a glimmer of hope and love.”

Featured in the cast are Dan Biggins, Jim Catapano, James Lamoureux, Christina Pierro, Stephanie Sarkisian and April Swanson.

“The cast for this show – without exaggeration – is the best that I’ve ever worked with,” Lindem said.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Students awarded Westborough Women’s Club scholarships

Two Algonquin seniors receive National Merit Scholarships NORTHBOROUGH - Two Algonquin Regional High School students were recently awarded National Merit Scholarships.

The ARHS graduates, David Gillingham and Pranitha Polavarapu, received college-sponsored awards, according to a press release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

The winners are selected by sponsor college officials from among a pool of finalists who will be attending the school.

Gillingham will be attending Tufts University to study chemistry. Polavarapu will be studying medicine at the University of Rochester.

Gillingham and Polavarapu are two of over 7,500 2021 National Merit Scholars who received nearly $30 million in scholarships this year.

College-sponsored scholarships range between $500 and $2,000 every year for up to four years.

Women’s Club Scholarship: Belinda Roy, Rachel Fredman and Nicole Farmer all recently won scholarships from the Westborough Women’s Club.

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“They are doing some great and important work internally here at the bank,” UniBank CEO Michael Welch said in a recent press release. “True to our mission as a mutual/community bank, and part of our Foundations Program, they are also learning the importance of service as an element of being on Team UniBank.”

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REGION - Reliant Medical Group recently announced that Dr. Dora Pepo has joined its Department of Optometry.

Pepo received her medical degree from New England College of Optometry in Boston. She completed her residency in ocular disease and primary eye care at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA. She was an optometrist at a small private practice in Olympia, WA, prior to joining Reliant.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS Shrewsbury Post 397 beats Sturbridge

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SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Post 397 Legion baseball team rumbled past Sturbridge, July 14 on its way to a 9-1 victory.

Shrewsbury started the game strong, scoring four times in the second inning.

They kept the pressure on during their next at-bat, padding their lead in part thanks to a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the third inning.

Shrewsbury’s lead had drawn to 7-0 by the time Sturbridge got its next chance to bat.

Shrewsbury kicked off their playoff schedule on July 19 after qualifying for a spot in the state bound Zone 4 tournament with another win on July 15.

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Bottom Left: A Shrewsbury batter drives a pitch into the outfield during a second inning offensive explosion by his team.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS

Southborough Soccer Development Program enters second year

By Kevin Perrington-Turner Contributing Writer

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SOUTHBOROUGH - Now in its second year, the Southborough Soccer Development program is a camp for kids to come out and have fun. It is open to all ages between 5th and 10th grade for all ranges of experience.

Already done with its first session, the second week of the camp is set to run from Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30.

Spots were still available online as of July 16.

Camp founded amid coronavirus pandemic Co-founder Matt White started the program last year with three other friends, Alex Lemieux Armaan Munsiff and Nate Rhind. They became aware of the fact that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children didn’t have a camp in the summer to play soccer as many programs had to close or postpone their seasons.

“Locally, we wanted to give an opportunity to kids to have a

chance to run around and [find] an outlet for their energy that was so pent up during COVID,” he said.

Despite running the program during COVID-19, the group was able to work around many restrictions, including wearing masks, taking temperatures every day and putting everyone into small groups.

“We found a way,” he continued, “You can run as a camp or a program. If you’re a program, there’s a certain amount of

hours you can’t exceed and a whole bunch of other guidelines that differentiate you. But essentially, there’s less harsh guidelines to run a camp.”

Although a global pandemic was taking place, the turnout was considered a success.

“We were lucky [that], during 2020, people didn’t really have camps to go to,” White said. “I have a little sibling that plays, as does Armaan Munsiff.

So, both of our younger sisters started that chain of word to

mouth and they got some of their club teammates on board and it spread like a wildfire.”

Young athletes learn soccer skills through drills, scrimmages On a typical day at camp, the group aims to build soccer skills, teamwork and mental skills with the drills.

“We start with a warmup like a community building activity,” White said. “Whether it’s star drills, stretching or

passing in groups with a couple defenders in the box, it’s really towards building a rapport with the teammates, especially between the counselors and the campers.”

“After that, we go into dynamic stretching, which is basically moving around and getting our bodies ready to play a high-impact sport,” he continued. “After that we go into some drills. We set it up by stations and we focus on different aspects of the game…

Then we go into a scrimmage and finish the day with a game or penalty kick contest.”

White hopes that this camp turns into something more than just a typical group development. His vision hopes to make sure each kid can get the tools they need to excel in this sport.

“Our ultimate vision is to see it strike a chord and morph into something that’s different than [the] soccer camps that are out there right now,” he said. “It can be more focused on individual development.”

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS Anderson, Dean formerly of Shrewsbury Anusavice, Mary of North Grafton Bernier, David of Grafton Buchieri, Phillip of Northborough Eneguess, Carlene formerly of Northborough Gelina, Marie of Marlborough Grella Jr., Lawrence of Marlborough Harding, John of Shrewsbury Josephson, Albert of Shrewsbury Kelley, Sr. Dorothy a Sister of the Good Shepherd Mack, Florence of Grafton Mazza, John of Marlborough MacLean, Joan of Westborough Myers, Roderick of Marlborough Sabourin, Armand of Hudson Stone, Mark of Northborough Wilson, Brooks of Marlborough

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Albert R. Josephson, 88 SHREWSBURY - Albert Raymond “Al” Josephson, 88, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021, after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. Al was born on August 17, 1932 in Worcester.

In addition to his beloved wife, Carole M. (Benson) Josephson, Al is survived by his son, Paul Josephson and his wife Terri, and their children Matthew and David Josephson; two daughters, Linda Edwards and her husband Sam, and their children Samantha and Julie and Susan LaClair and her husband Randy; their children Justin and Alicia; and two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Olivia.

Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Phillip Buchieri, 72 NORTHBOROUGH - “Phill” Phillip Buchieri, of Northborough, passed away peacefully in his home on July 10, 2021 at the age

of 72, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Southborough, Phillip was one of five brothers and the son of Manuel and Laila Buchieri.

Phillip is survived by his lifetime love and wife, Mary Lynn (Trump) Buchieri; son “Ted” Phillip Buchieri II and his wife Linda; granddaughters Julia and Sarah; daughter Danielle Buchieri and granddaughter Isabella Alex, and son Peter Buchieri and his wife Kay; grandson Ian, as well as his brothers, Dennis and Eugene Buchieri, and many other generations of extended family, dear friends and neighbors – too many to count.

A private gathering will be planned for close friends and family in mid-August.

David J. Bernier, 69 GRAFTON - David J. Bernier, 69, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 in UMass Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health.

He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Linda (Anderson) Bernier.

He leaves a sister, Helena Gagne of Worcester, and two god-

sons, Joseph A. Auger of Worcester and Joseph M. Sena and his wife Rebecca and their five sons.

Dave also leaves many nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by siblings Claire Auger, Ernest Auger, Albert, Roger and Roland Bernier, Florence Castonguay, Jeannette Cofsky, Theresa Knight, and Yvette Vancillette.

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Mary Anusavice, 85 NORTH GRAFTON - Mary Anne (Carroll) Anusavice, 85, of North Grafton and formerly of Worcester, passed away on July 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband of 58 years, Bernard R. Anusavice, passed away in 2017.

She is survived by her two sons, Kevin M. Anusavice and his wife Nina of Worcester and Paul J. Anusavice of North Grafton; two brothers, John Carroll and his wife Maureen of Auburn and Mark Carroll and his wife Ann of Charlton; a sister-in-law, Linda Carroll of Worcester; and a grandson, John P. Anusavice. She

was predeceased by her son, Mark Anusavice; two brothers, Dennis Carroll and Terry Carroll; and a sister, Noreen Hessemer.

Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Carlene M. Eneguess, 73 NASHUA, NH - Carlene M. Eneguess, 73, of Nashua, NH, passed away on July 13, 2021, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Nashua.

She was the devoted wife of 40 years to Thomas “Jack” J. Eneguess, until his passing in 2016.

Carlene was born and raised in Northborough, a daughter to the late Clifford and Margaret (Shay) Bailey.

She leaves her brother, Shay Bailey and his wife Kate; her three nephews, Daniel, Matthew, and Timothy; and two sisters-in-law, Sister Joanne Eneguess of the Venerini Sisters of Worcester and Judith Eneguess of Ashland. Carlene was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Paul Eneguess.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

POLICE LOG The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area.

Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.

Northborough

Thursday, July 8 9:39 p.m. Avalon Dr. Dog complaint.

Sunday, July 11 6:50 a.m. Shops Way. Breaking and entering.

2:31 p.m. Belmont St. Animal calls.

Monday, July 12 8:39 a.m. West Main St. Accident: P.I. 10:29 a.m. Davis St. Accident: P.I. Tuesday, July 13 4:34 a.m. Southwest Cut/Belmont St. Animal calls.

8:40 a.m. Shops Way. Scams.

4:12 p.m. Little Pond Rd. Animal calls.

4:32 p.m. Otis St. Vandalism.

9:38 p.m. West St. Animal calls.

Wednesday, July 14 10:07 a.m. Arrested, Rachel Marie McMorris, 54, of 25 Central St., Ashland, on warrant.

4:33 p.m. West Main St. Fraud.

5:07 p.m. Shops Way. Fraud.

6:44 p.m. Samuel Gamwel Rd. Larceny.

Southborough

Tuesday, July 6 5:28 a.m. Turnpike/Oak Hill Rds. Animal complaint.

7:26 a.m. Cottage St. Down wires in the roadway.

Wednesday, July 7 10:00 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Tree/limb down on wires.

Thursday, July 8 4:52 p.m. Gilmore Rd. Tree/limb down in roadway.

Friday, July 9 5:52 p.m. Arrested, Derek F. Condon, of Gorham St., Lowell, on warrant.

8:28 p.m. Arrested, Derek M. Evans, of Prior Dr., Framingham, for OUIliquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation.

9:31 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Assault.

Sunday, July 11 11:05 a.m. Crystal Pond Rd. Animal complaint.

5:12 p.m. Rockpoint Rd. Animal complaint.

11:10 p.m. Pine Hill/Parmenter Rds. Fireworks complaint.

Shrewsbury

Friday, July 9 1:39 p.m. Gold/Grafton Sts. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

1:41 p.m. South/Brook Sts. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

5:32 p.m. Old Faith Rd. Animal complaint.

8:57 p.m. Lake St./Hartford Tpke.

Road rage.

10:03 p.m. Trowbridge Ln. Road rage.

Saturday, July 10 4:26 p.m. Holman St. Animal complaint.

6:10 p.m. Boston Tpke. Vandalism.

9:04 p.m. South Quinsigamond. Animal complaint.

Sunday, July 11 11:49 a.m. Main St. Animal complaint.

1:13 p.m. Canna Dr. Vandalism.

3:51 p.m. I290. Accident with injury.

6:21 p.m. Arrested, Jadiel Diaz, 19, of 20 Elm St., Webster, on warrant.

7:21 p.m. North Quinsigamond. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

Monday, July 12 5:43 a.m. South St. B&E motor vehicle.

7:35 a.m. South St. B&E residential.

9:09 a.m. Whippoorwill Dr. Animal complaint.

12:21 p.m. Oak Ridge Way. Animal complaint.

3:23 p.m. Williamsburg Crt. Vandalism.

5:53 p.m. South St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

8:01 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Dispute.

10:19 p.m. Arrested, Zakhi Yaw Badu, 19, of 25 N Goldthwaite Rd., Apt. 11, Worcester, for possession of Class B substance.

Tuesday, July 13 11:08 a.m. East Ave. Harassment.

12:21 p.m. Avalon Way. Harassment.

12:28 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny.

12:44 p.m. Sewall St. Larceny by check.

6:29 p.m. Holden St./Shirley Rd. Animal complaint.

Wednesday, July 14 8:25 a.m. Maple Ave. Larceny by check.

9:13 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Vandalism.

10:35 a.m. Eaglehead Terr. Dispute.

1:41 p.m. Willard St. (N Grafton).

Animal complaint.

3:35 p.m. Kenda Rd. Harassment.

6:59 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

Thursday, July 15 12:44 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Dispute.

10:10 a.m. Old Faith Rd. Animal complaint.

2:50 p.m. Hartford Tpke./Lake St. Accident with injury.

3:58 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Dispute.

7:07 p.m. Harrington Ave. Larceny.

7:58 p.m. Maple Ave. Larceny.

10:57 p.m. Harrington Ave. Harassment.

Westborough

Tuesday, July 6 10:42 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespassing.

4:13 p.m. Arrested, Lauren Richelle Sills, 33, of 180 E Main St., Apt.109, Westborough, for larceny from person, disorderly conduct, resist arrest, disturbing the peace, malicious destruction of property -$1200.

Wednesday, July 7 7:15 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Threats made.

11:54 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespassing.

Thursday, July 8 11:33 a.m. Arrested, Thomas Oliver Rooney, 21, of 26 Buehler St., Framingham, on warrant.

5:04 p.m. E Main St. Larceny.

Friday, July 9 1:52 p.m. Haskell St. Road/tree.

5:51 p.m. Glen/Nourse Sts. Road/tree.

10:51 p.m. Ruggles/Denny Sts. Road/ tree.

Saturday, July 10 6:59 p.m. Orchard Hill Dr./Adams St. Road/tree.

Sunday, July 11 7:19 p.m. Piccadilly Way. Accident – hit & run.

Monday, July 12 10:08 a.m. Charlestown Meadows Dr. Burglary/breaking & entering.

Tuesday, July 13 12:59 p.m. W Main St. Threats made.

8:51 p.m. Adams St. Accident – personal injury.

8:57 p.m. Milk St. Larceny.

Wednesday, July 14 4:31 p.m. Lyman St. Threats made.

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