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REGION - The towns of Shrewsbury, Westborough and Grafton all gathered on Monday for a trio of special town meetings. Held at Oak Middle School, Westborough High School and Grafton High School respectively, the meetings marked a return to normalcy, of sorts, as towns were able to scale back some COVID-19 restrictions that have reshaped the last two years of town meetings across the region. In Shrewsbury, major discussion revolved around an article seeking funds to purchase property to help improve a hazardous intersection on Lake Street. Other articles addressed outdoor dining and the replacement of a demolished bridge on Toblin Hill Drive, among other things. Westborough voters weighed in on a number of their own articles, debating topics such as outdoor alcohol consumption as well as a proposed purchase of an electric vehicle for the police department. In Grafton, Town Meeting approved an article to change the town clerk’s position from an elected one to an appointed one. It also rubber stamped $47,000 in Community Preservation Act funding to be spent on design services for future uses of a 17-acre plot of land on North St. See continued town meeting coverage beginning on page five.
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NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Planning Board revisited a potential warehousing, trucking and distribution moratorium during its Oct. 5 meeting. The moratorium was originally proposed by Chair Kerri Martinek in August. During the October meeting, Martinek said the board is still hearing concerns about enforcement. “In addition to the issues at hand, for the bylaws we have on the books, we’re having a problem enforcing because of whatever snag,” Martinek said. Town Planner Kathy Joubert said there was a “significant increase” in compliance. Recently, the selectmen heard from staff about steps the town has taken, including creating a safety zone at the entrance of the high school. Joubert said she reached out to a land use attorney and communities that she knew that had moratoriums in the past. In general, the town can propose a moratorium. As part of a required presentation and discussion at Town Meeting, the town would commit to study the issue if the moratorium is approved, Joubet said. The maximum length of time that the courts
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WESTBOROUGH - The President of Gaudette Insurance has helped Westborough get closer to meeting its annual tree planting goals. Lee Gaudette and the Westborough Department of Public Works recently planted a tree on East Main Street, according to a press release from the Sustainable Westborough’s Urban Tree Canopy Committee. The town’s tree planting goal was laid out in Westborough’s Climate Action Plan and Master Plan. “This tree gets the town ever so closer to its yearly goal of planting or encouraging the planting of a minimum of 250 trees a year,” the release said. Sustainable Westborough is a town advisory committee working on a number of projects to promote “environmental responsibility and energy efficiency within the Town of Westborough,” it notes on its Facebook page. To learn more about how to help plant trees and make Westborough more sustain-
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Shrewsbury holds Town Meeting, opts not to purchase Lake Street tract By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter
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SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury Town Meeting members defeated an article that would have purchased a piece of property on Lake Street. It was one of sixteen articles on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Oct. 18 at Oak Middle School. This article concerned approximately one acre of a tract located at 439 Lake Street. According to Board of Selectmen Chair John Samia, members approved allocating $99,000 to allow the selectmen to undertake a strategic planning process during the May Town Meeting. The selectmen met over the summer to set their goals. One of those goals was to provide a safe community for all, Samia said. “We had brought forward Article 16 as a proactive approach to address concerns from multiple residents regarding traffic, speed and roadway safety, generally,” Samia said. During past meetings, town leaders said a corner in that area was sharp and not up to design standards. There have been 10 accidents there, including three this year, officials said. Under this article, Town Meeting members would have given the town the authority to transfer $250,000 from free cash to acquire and make improvements on the property. Samia said this article was brought forward “quickly” partly because the property recently became available. “As we all know, real estate is at a premium, and Shrewsbury is no exception,” Samia said. The selectmen initially recommended the article by a 4-1 margin with Theresa Flynn voting against it. She said she didn’t think it was a priority use of funds. At Town Meeting, Samia said the selectmen heard concerns expressed by residents. “We recognize that a piecemeal approach in achieving the town’s strategic goals is not the most effective option, even when the option that we seek to achieve may not be available in the near future,” Samia said. He said the selectmen met again before Town Meeting.
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After latest relocation, Hudson Historical Society eyes permanent home By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor HUDSON - The Hudson Historical Society museum has recently observed an increase in visitors. Still getting settled after their fourth relocation in roughly 20 years, though, Historical Society members have their eyes set on a more permanent home. Specifically, they’re hoping to see a proposed new cultural space within the renovated structure of the old National Guard Armory in town come to fruition. There, the museum could relocate one last time to a place with guaranteed room for its collection for years to come. “At least, if we have a home where we’re safe, we’ll open when we can,” the society historian David Bonazzoli said in a recent interview. Historical society traces roots to Hudson’s 50th anniversary The historical society opened in 1916 to mark the 50th anni-
versary of Hudson’s founding. It existed in the Hudson Public Library for much of its history. Roughly 20 years ago, though, the society had to relocate to a space in Town Hall to make room for a library reading room, Bonazzoli said. Just a matter of years after that, the society had to move again, Bonazzoli said, this time, as town government sought to expand into the office space occupied by the museum. So, the museum reopened at the Landing at Hudson Mills, a mixed use development inside a renovated old mill building from Hudson’s industrial era. The museum existed in that third location for several years before needing to relocate once again this year. “They wanted our room because it’s a large room with windows,” Bonazzoli said of the most recent move. The museum now occupies a smaller, but more centrally located space directly across from an elevator inside the Landing. It’s been guaranteed five
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years in its current space on a lease agreement that lets the Historical Society operate in this location without needing to pay rent. “Things are nice,” Bonazzoli said, specifically noting increased accessibility in this new location thanks to the proximity of that elevator. “We’re trying to get as much interest as we can to get people to come up.” ‘We cannot dissolve’ Still, concerns persist. “Everyone’s old,” Bonazzoli
said of broader trends he’s observed across area historical societies. “Nobody young has the interest or the time or anything else. It’s the same thing here.” Bonazzoli, who spends his summers in Florida, noted that the museum has just two historical society members opening it on a weekly basis for visitors. If one of those individuals is no longer able to make the trip to the museum, he said, the other won’t do so alone. As any number of historical societies contend with these
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Westborough holds Town Meeting, approves most articles By Stuart Foster Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Voters in Westborough passed most of the articles on the warrant at their Town Meeting at Westborough High School Oct. 18. The two articles which were not approved, Articles 19 and 20, were referred back to the town’s Planning Board for further study after both the Select Board and Advisory Finance Committee recommended Town Meeting do so. Article 19 regards zoning map designations for four properties on Otis St. while Article 20 regards off-premises signs and digital billboards. This town meeting came after Westborough saw budget cuts for Fiscal Year 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Town Manager Kristi Williams said that the total budget increase represented by all proposed articles was $109,282. “I think we’re all really proud of all the things that we were able to do despite the
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to manage drinking in public spaces due to his experience as an abutter of Cold Harbor Brewery. “I don’t know why the town wants to encourage outdoor drinking when the model that they have has been a total disaster,” Krinsky said. Article 8, which concerned the purchase of an electric
vehicle for the Westborough Police Department, was also challenged by a proposed amendment from Advisory Finance Committee member Andrew Bradley. Bradley proposed that the article be changed to authorize the purchase of a non-electric vehicle instead. That amendment was then opposed by a
Northborough residents share stories, suggestions on diversity, equity, inclusion By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - From experiences of discrimination to suggestions on how to address diversity, equity and inclusion, residents had an opportunity to share during a listening session held by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 30. The committee hoped to get feedback on four specific
questions surrounding residents’ experiences, the town’s response to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, efforts to meet the needs of residents with disabilities, and opportunities for future work by the committee. “I just want to say that this is a great idea to have a listening session,” said Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Leslie Rutan. She advocated for more
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number of voters. Outside of those articles, town meeting also green-lit a number of articles put forward by the DPW, the Recreation Department, the Fire Department, the Police Department and the Westborough Public Schools. See additional coverage online at CommunityAdvocate. com.
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houses or trucking issues?” asked Planning Board member Michelle Gillespie. “I’m trying to grasp what you guys are trying to think about what you’re doing here.” Vice Chair Amy Poretsky said the town has received applications for warehouses. But in some cases, the project ended up being a trucking or distribution center. Therefore, a moratorium would probably have to limit warehouses and trucking, rail or freight terminals, she said. Joubert said the town needs to be specific on what the issue is and whether there’s a way to address it within existing or potential bylaws. “I think it’s a big jump, myself, to go to a moratorium,” Joubert said. Martinek said that, while the selectmen are doing a lot of work, the Planning Board needs peace of mind that its conditions will be enforced. “If we’re still getting these applications, and we’re still putting conditions on, and they’re still not being enforced, does it make sense to continue to take them on or do we need some sort of moratorium where we can solve this problem…” Martinek said.
Grafton Boy Scouts to hold bottle drive GRAFTON - Do you have extra bottles and cans? Boy Scout Troop 107 will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grafton Municipal Center at 30 Providence Rd. in town. The Boy Scouts ask individuals to rinse out and pre-sort their bottles and cans prior to the drive. Funds raised from these drives help support the Boy Scouts’ campouts, activities, community service projects and other routine expenses. Additionally, 10 percent of proceeds get donated to charity, according to a press release. The scouts can pick up cans and bottles at the homes of any Grafton residents. Those interested can coordinate pickups by contacting the scouts at Bottledrive@troop107.Grafton-MA.org.
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Shrewsbury holds Town Meeting, opts not to purchase Lake Street tract Shrewsbury | from page 5
the site were approved by the Planning Board in August. The town sold the land to the developers for $6.5 million. Both Toblin Hill Drive and Nursery Drive lead to a subdivision of about 36 homes. Tow n Manager Kev in Mizikar said that the bridge was deemed structurally un-
sound roughly five years ago. It was removed in 2018. He estimated that the process of replacing the bridge will cost about $1.3 million. Nursery Drive repairs were estimated at $700,000. “We are restoring the community roadway access as it was originally accepted,” Mizikar said.
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coworker got him involved in Special Olympics, starting with the group’s Torch Run. Cibotti also handed out medals at events. One day after Cibotti started at Westborough Police Department, he saw cruisers driving down the Mass. Pike. He learned that Special Olympics holds a specific Torch Run for law enforcement. “Law enforcement is intertwined with Special Olympics, it’s one of their big supporters of the group,” Cibotti said. ‘You have to trust yourself a little bit’ He raised nearly $1,400 when he participated last year. It wasn’t his first time rappelling. “I’ve done some rappelling when I was a little younger,” he said. “Just here and there, you want to try something out. Much smaller scale.” Vastly surpassing those smaller scale challenges last year, Cibotti remembered taking a deep breath to refocus and calm his nerves. “You have to trust yourself a little bit,” he said. “You have to have some confidence in the equipment, the safety situation, but you also have to have a little bit of confidence in yourself as well to be like, ‘You know what, I think I can do this.’” Officers continue fundraising efforts Anyone who raises a minimum of $1,000 can rappel. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser go toward Special Olympics. “It’s a great way for [Special Olympics athletes] to celebrate an athletic feat or just being part of the community,” Cibotti said. Individuals can donate to Westborough’s team at tinyurl. com/ksjxm6yh.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS CSF scores big during Ty Law fundraising event at APEX Entertainment By Cindy Zomar Education Coordinator
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MARLBOROUGH - Former New England Patriot and Hall of Famer Ty Law recently lent his name to raise money for scholarships for students from Marlborough at an event hosted by APEX Entertainment. APEX hosted this fundraising event as part of an ongoing effort to show support for the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation’s (CSF) Dollars for Scholars program in Marlborough. Law was already slated to be at APEX Entertainment to promote his new line of vodka. But he was willing to also help out for the fundraiser. APEX Chief Operating Officer Marcus Kemblowski was instrumental in spearheading the dual event. “Ty Law will be here to promote his product, but we can cater to two different crowds
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in one event,” Kemblowski said before the event. “He readily agreed to pre-sign twenty footballs that we will be offering for
sale with all proceeds going to CSF. He’s a great guy, just a nice guy to be around.” APEX donated the balls
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FIELD HOCKEY - OCT. 12 Algonquin - 1, Natick - 0 VOLLEYBALL - OCT. 13 Algonquin - 3, Leominster - 0 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY OCT. 12 Algonquin - 23, Shrewsbury - 32 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY OCT. 12 Algonquin - 32, Shrewsbury - 25 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 12 Algonquin - 1, Westborough - 0, GIRLS SOCCER - OCT. 12 Algonquin - 0, Westborough - 0, FIELD HOCKEY - OCT. 13 Algonquin - 1, Shrewsbury - 3 GOLF - OCT. 13 Algonquin - 198, Acton Boxborough - 207 GOLF - OCT. 13 Algonquin - 198, St. Johns - 189 GOLF - OCT. 14 Algonquin - 35, Nashoba - 37 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 14 Algonquin - 1, Wachusett - 1 FOOTBALL - OCT. 15 Algonquin - 28, Leominster - 0 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 16 Algonquin - 6, Nipmuc - 0 GIRLS SOCCER - OCT. 16 Algonquin - 1, Nipmuc - 3
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VOLLEYBALL - OCT. 12 Grafton - 3, Oxford - 0 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 12 Grafton - 1, Northbridge - 2 GIRLS SOCCER - OCT. 12 Grafton - 4, Northbridge - 0 FIELD HOCKEY - OCT. 12 Grafton - 10, Northbridge - 3 VOLLEYBALL - OCT. 13 Grafton - 3, Bartlett - 1 GOLF - OCT. 13 Grafton - 179, Nipmuc - 173 GOLF - OCT. 14 Grafton - 154, Uxbridge - 179 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 14 Grafton - 1, Millbury - 6 GIRLS SOCCER - OCT. 14 Grafton - 3, Millbury - 0 FIELD HOCKEY - OCT. 14 Grafton - 0, Doherty - 2 VOLLEYBALL - OCT. 15 Grafton - 0, Nipmuc - 3 FIELD HOCKEY - OCT. 15 Grafton - 1, Uxbridge - 3 Scoreboard | 17
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Grafton High School golf celebrates unexpected league championship win By Kevin Stone Contributing Writer GRAFTON - When you’ve coached for over a decade, there are very few things that can surprise you anymore. On the flip side of that, the rare surprises are what keeps coaches coming back year in and year out. Grafton golf coach Bill Stock had one of those rare surprise moments on Oct. 12. Despite being a consistent threat, having won their last three league championship
meets, Stock didn’t expect his squad to take home the SWCL title at Leicester Country Club this year. But they did just that, led by a 77-stroke performance by senior co-captain Ryan Schiappa. Stock remained excited about the win a day after the fact. “I saw some guys grow up,” he said in an interview. “It was a big stepping stone for a team without much experience. My number one player [Ryan Schiappa] has played for four years, but the others haven’t played
HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD Scoreboard | from page 16 VOLLEYBALL - OCT. 16 Grafton - 1, Shepherd Hill - 3 GIRLS SOCCER - OCT. 16 Grafton - 3, Northbridge - 1 FOOTBALL - OCT. 15 Grafton - 24, Shrewsbury - 6,
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BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 12 St. John’s - 0, Boston College High School - 1
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY OCT. 12 St. John’s - 30, Catholic Memorial - 25 GOLF - OCT. 12 St. John’s - 218, Xaverian - 238 GOLF - OCT. 14 St. John’s - 221, Boston College High School - 230 BOYS SOCCER - OCT. 15 St. John’s - 9, South - 0 GOLF - OCT. 15 St. John’s - 189, Algonquin - 198 FOOTBALL - OCT. 16 St. John’s - 35, Boston College High School - 6
Ryan Schiappa, Noah Barnatt, Carter Burnett, Nick Viens, Domenic Maynard and Jack McCaffrey pose after winning a league title with the Grafton varsity golf team.
as much or had tournament experience at all. Throughout the season, I would see glimpses, but there wouldn’t be anything constant there.” “It was one of those upand-down kind of years,” he continued. “Two of the losses were by one stroke, so going into yesterday, I wasn’t expecting to win or didn’t think we had a great shot, because I didn’t know what I was going to get. That’s what made it so enjoyable, and I couldn’t be prouder of their effort.” Senior co-captain Nick Viens also broke 80 with a 79-stroke
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day, as did junior Domenic Maynard. Junior Noah Barnatt fired an 81 as sophomore Carter Burnett posted an 80, and freshman Jack McCaffrey put up 86 in his first big-time tournament. Only six players can play in the league and district matches. But teams don’t get nine wins on the season as Grafton did without other players contributing toward the bottom of the lineup. Dylan Smith, Alisha Braich, Mason DeCaire, Dominic Rossi, Alex Taylor, Finn Mahoney, Jude Charbonneau and Jake Willar were all on the team as well,
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To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Patricia D. Carolan of Holden, MA, a will has been admitted to informal probate. Patricia D. Carolan of Holden, MA, has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.
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Shrewsbury remembers domestic violence victims at vigil By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter
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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 Avey, Carole of Marlborough Bourassa, David of Grafton Cecchi, Enzo of Shrewsbury Dwinnell, Patricia of Westborough Emond, Pauline of Marlborough Faugno, Cheryl of Marlborough Glennon Lonsdale, Claire of Florida Griffin, W. Ross of Shrewsbury Hibson, Janet of Shrewsbury Webber, Marion formerly of Grafton Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.
David Bourassa, 67 GRAFTON - David Bourassa, 67, died peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice House on Oct. 3, 2021 after a brief illness. David grew up in North Grafton and returned to live in his childhood home 12 years ago. He is survived by his wife Gail, his loving cat Nutmeg, and six amazing nieces and nephews. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
Patricia Dwinnell, 63 WESTBOROUGH - Patricia A. Dwinnell, 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 at the VERO Health and Rehab of Worcester. Patti was the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy Dwinnell of Westboro and was educated in the Westboro Public Schools. Patti is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Dwinnell of Belchertown, her sister, Joyce Dwinnell Purdy and her hus-
band, Stephen of Belchertown, her brother Brian Dwinnell of Douglas, as well as her nieces and nephews and their children. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
N.Y.; two aunts, Ginny Griffin and Norma Kallio along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
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Enzo A. Cecchi, 96
SHREWSBURY - W. Ross Griffin, 71, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved. On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 he lost his battle with cancer. This happened to be his mother’s birthday. Ross is survived by “the Love of his life” and devoted wife of 40 years, Deborah A. (George) Griffin; three children he was so proud of and devoted to, Lisa M. Carenzo which he raised as his own and her fiancé Joe Cherubino, John-Ross Griffin and his wife Brittany of Shrewsbury and Mitchell C. Griffin of San Francisco; two grandchildren which he cherished, Jack Riley, and Emma Anastasia Griffin; A brother, Mitchell Griffin and his wife Catherine of Albany
SHREWSBURY - Enzo A. Cecchi, 96 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at home. Born and raised in Worcester, Enzo was one of four children of Italian immigrants, Alfredo and Maurelia (Mauri) Cecchi. Family was everything to Enzo, he is survived by his sister and best friend, Elena Olivieri of Shrewsbury, a sister-in-law Ann Cecchi of Worcester, many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. In addition to his parents and wife Mary, a brother, Dante Cecchi, and sister Egidia Leonardi predeceased him. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
p.m. Mercury Dr. Accident with injury. Tuesday, Oct. 12 10:03 a.m. Centech Blvd. Accident with injury. 3:03 p.m. Kings Brook Ave. Vandalism. 3:38 p.m. South St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 4:52 p.m. Main St. B&E motor vehicle. 6:57 p.m. East Lake Rd. Trespassing. Wednesday, Oct. 13 10:06 a.m. South Quinsigamond/ Highland St. Road rage. 11:11 a.m. Lebeaux Dr. Identity theft. Wednesday, Oct. 14 1:55 a.m. Rosedale Ave. Harassment.
10:46 a.m. Southwest Cutoff/Belmont St. Accident: P.D. 3:04 p.m. Belmont St./Southwest Cutoff. Accident: P.D. 5:38 p.m. Village Dr. Ambulance. Friday, Oct. 8 9:50 a.m. Bartlett St. Larceny. 12:42 p.m. King St. Ambulance. 12:52 p.m. Mayflower Rd. Fraud. 3:00 p.m. Arrested, Rebecca Jean Farbsten, 27, of 35 Duxbury Rd., Worcester, for shoplifting $250+ by asportation. 6:55 p.m. Coolidge Cir. Well-being check. Saturday, Oct. 9 9:02 p.m. Intervale Farm Ln. Ambulance.
Claire Glennon Lonsdale ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. - Claire Glennon Lonsdale of Westminster, St. Augustine, FL , widow of the late Prof. Richard C. Lonsdale and widow of the late Prof. Vincent J. Glennon, died on September 28, 2021. She is survived by her loving family: her sons John R. Glennon of West Yarmouth, MA and David A. Glennon of Woodstock CT, her step-son William J. Lonsdale of Hillsdale, NY;, granddaughters Caitlin Glennon Collige and Meghan L. Glennon; grandsons Michael V. Glennon Esq., SSgt. Patrick J. Glennon - ANG, and Sam Lonsdale; great-grandson William H. Collige; brother James F. Andrews of Lyman ME, sisterin-law Kathleen Andrews of Port Orange, FL, and their families. Athy Memorial Home in Worcester 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.
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Sunday, Oct. 3 12:34 p.m. Providence Rd. Larceny/ theft. Monday, Oct. 4 12:56 a.m. Follette St. Ambulance - medical. 3:30 p.m. Worcester St./Snow Rd. Accident – hit & run. 7:52 p.m. Elmwood St. Animal complaint. Tuesday, Oct. 5 8:55 a.m. Robert Cir. Vandalism. 1:24 p.m. Worcester St. Road rage. 4:37 p.m. Overlook St. Water main break. Wednesday, Oct. 6 4:35 a.m. Pine St. Ambulance – medical – EMD. 1:36 p.m. English Row. Scam/attempted scam. Thursday, Oct. 7 11:47 a.m. Providence Rd. Well-being check.
1:22 p.m. Magill Dr. Fraud/identity theft. 7:57 p.m. Providence Rd. Ambulance – medical. 10:45 p.m. Main St. Well-being check. Friday, Oct. 8 12:40 p.m. Mass Pike W. Accident – personal injury. 4:48 p.m. Mass Pike W. Accident – personal injury. 10:19 p.m. Providence Rd. Ambulance – medical. Saturday, Oct. 9 2:41 p.m. Snow Rd. Road hazard. 7:30 p.m. Old Westboro Rd. Harassment. 9:53 p.m. Brigham Hill Rd. Ambulance – medical. 10:47 p.m. Brigham Hill/N Brigham Hill Rds. Accident – personal injury.
Shrewsbury
Friday, Oct. 8 10:02 a.m. South St. Vandalism. 2:57 p.m. Overlook Ave. Dispute. 3:07 p.m. Charles St. Larceny. 7:25 p.m. Arrested, Jillian E. Martin, 38, of 479 Concord Ave., Apt. 10, Cambridge, on warrant. Saturday, Oct. 9 1:48 p.m. Maple Ave. Road rage. Sunday, Oct. 10 3:57 p.m. Vinnie Way. Vandalism. Monday, Oct. 11 3:32 p.m. Memorial Dr. Larceny. 9:08 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny.10:56
Westborough
Tuesday, Oct. 5 12:35 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny. Wednesday, Oct. 6 4:46 a.m. Connector Rd. Larceny. 2:38 p.m. W Main St. Vandalism. Friday, Oct. 8 2:12 p.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Wellbeing check. 11:54 p.m. W Main/School Sts. Accident – personal injury.
Northborough
Wednesday, Oct. 6 10:07 a.m. West Main St. Larceny. 2:53 p.m. Colburn St./Bearfoot Rd. Ambulance. Thursday, Oct. 7 10:10 a.m. Ball St. Fraud.
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Thursday, Sept. 23 6:19 p.m. Boston Rd. Threats. Sunday, Sept. 26 9:32 a.m. Arrested, Luis A. Gameros Morales, of Bolton St., Marlborough, on warrant. Tuesday, Sept. 28 12:02 a.m. Arrested, George Kikuba, of Briarwood Ln., Marlborough, on warrant. Saturday, Oct. 2 1:24 a.m. Arrested, Kingombe Ashema, of Robert Gonfrade Way, Ashland, on warrant. Sunday, Oct. 2 5:53 p.m. Main St. Road hazard.
Monday, Oct. 4 6:29 p.m. Deerfoot/Flagg Rds. Road hazard. Tuesday, Oct. 5 2:39 a.m. Middle Rd. Tree/limb down. Thursday, Oct. 7 6:54 p.m. Blackthorn Dr. Well-being check. Saturday, Oct. 9 11:00 a.m. Deerfoot Rd./Clifford St. Tree/limb down in roadway. Sunday, Oct. 10 11:37 p.m. Turnpike/Parkerville Rds. Road hazard. Monday, Oct. 11 2:51 a.m. Latisquama Rd. Road hazard. 10:01 p.m. Cordaville/Turnpike Rds. Road hazard. Tuesday, Oct. 12 5:39 p.m. Arrested, Justin M. O’Neil, of Gates Ave., Hudson, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of MV, op MV with registration suspended, uninsured MV, no inspection sticker, unlicensed operation of MV. Wednesday, Oct. 13 2:22 a.m. Arrested, Nadaija J. Lauture, of Jackson Cir., Cambridge, on warrant.
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Southborough Town Meeting article seeks funding for truck exclusion route study
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It’s not a counting exercise. The study is more about identifying where the trucks are coming from and where they are going. Martin Healey Selectman
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passage for both vehicles and pedestrians. Purple added the $25,000 figure is based on a received quote and is not an estimate. Vice Chair Chelsea Malinowski said the article came about following discussions about safety issues on Flagg Road.
Selectmen also recently heard from residents of Oak Hill Road, who voiced concerns at a Sept. 8 meeting about loud truck noises in addition to various safety issues. Residents asked that the town take a number of different actions to improve the situation on that street.
Selectmen said on Oct. 7, though, that they worry that prohibiting trucks in one spot will simply transfer the problem elsewhere. “We want to do what’s best for all residents,” Malinowski said. Responding to questions about the scope of the study, Selectman Martin Healey said, “It’s not a counting exercise.” Instead, he said, the study is “more about identifying where the trucks are coming from and where they are going.” He added that MassDOT very rarely rescinds truck exclusions that have already
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