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Vol. 48 | No. 10 | March 11, 2022

Shrewsbury residents call on selectmen to ‘stop the Beal deal’

Northborough Selectmen pass Lyman Street Jake brake ban

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter

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NORTHBOROUGH – Truck drivers will no longer be able to use their compression brakes on a portion of Lyman Street in Northborough following a vote by the Board of Selectmen on Feb. 28. This marks the second time the Board of Selectmen have adopted a prohibition on compression brakes — also known as Jake brakes or engine brakes — in recent months. According to Director of Public Works Scott Charpentier, the town received concerns from four different Northborough residents in 2020

SHREWSBURY - A group of Shrewsbury residents are asking their selectmen to “stop the Beal deal.” Proposed as a mixed-use redevelopment of the century-old Beal school site in the downtown area, this project has prompted debate in Shrewsbury. Recently, residents were collecting signatures for a petition to halt negotiations with developers, noting concerns about transparency in the process so far. “We have select people who do not deserve to have the residents’ support any longer,” said organizer Paul Zekos in an interview with the Community Advocate on March 5. “Never ever have I ever been so disappointed in this community.” “I’ve been here all my life,” he continued. “I’ve been committed to public service myself. We need to work collaboratively to create a better plan, to be a better steward of the community and ensure that we maintain this site for generations to come.” As Zekos has raised concerns, town leaders have defended the process, noting its various steps, like visioning sessions, and a move by Town Meeting in 2020 to transfer the

Northborough recently added part of Lyman Street to its list of areas where so-called Jake brakes are banned in town.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Northborough Recreation digs into science with school vacation programming Sarah Domings works with Donny Chen on his marble run.

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is a Peabody-based education company that provides enrichment programs. Kids worked on other activities involving Snap Circuit boards and survival engineering. They also built ping-pong ball cannons. “The kids are very engaged, that’s what’s important,” Lane said. “Nobody’s bored,” she continued. “Everybody’s excited to be here. I’ll be honest, with 20 kids, that’s pretty rare to have everybody feel that way with

the age range of kids in grades one through five.” The kids participated in four activities a day for each day during the course of this program.

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She said she loves the creativity involved in the program and the fact that the kids get to do a lot of creating and problem solving themselves. Though students are now back in school after February break, the Recreation Department will be running programs over the April vacation. This year, the department plans to run golf, soccer, Spectacular Science, archery and horseback riding lesson programs. Learn more at https://northboroughma.myrec.com/info/ default.aspx.

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NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough’s Town Hall gym was filled with the sound of marbles dropping. Kids were busy building marble runs made out of toilet paper tubes, plastic lids and tape. “The projects have really held their interest,” Recreation Director Allie Lane told the Community Advocate. Lane runs programs every school vacation to help parents be able to go to work. This was the first year that the department held its new Wicked Cool Engineering and Electricity program, though. “It’s nice to let the parents know that we’re back, and we’re really trying to get the programming back up to speed,” Lane said. This program was run by Wicked Cool for Kids, which

Activities included that marble run project, which took place on Feb. 23. “We’ve been talking about what it takes to plan and build all different things,” teacher Sarah Domings said. She talked with the kids about how engineers and contractors build buildings in cities. Then, the kids put that lesson into action, designing their marble runs. “Testing it was a big component,” Domings said. “Each time they add a new piece to their marble run, they have to test to make sure it actually works.”

Police vehicles remained on scene on East Street in Grafton on Saturday following an incident.

lowing a standoff on East Street in town, Grafton Police say. There were no injuries in the incident, which saw a response from a number of area agencies, including the CEMLEC SWAT unit. “Thank you [Grafton Police Department] and responding agencies for all you do!” read a message on the town of Grafton’s Facebook page on March 5. Grafton Sgt. Michael Mazzola and Ofc. Thomas Farrell responded to 25 East St. that day around 9:30 a.m. in regards to a disturbance, police said. “The caller indicated that an Asian male at that location threatened her boyfriend, pointing a gun at him,” Chief Normand Crepeau wrote in a statement. Police arrived on scene to find the man “acting strangely,” according to Crepeau, who added that this was “possibly due to intoxication or mental health issues.” The man reportedly did not comply with officers’ orders to

show his hands, instead moving to a fenced-in area that was out of sight of officers. Grafton Police received backup from the Shrewsbury Police Department and the State Police, which helped create a perimeter around the scene, Crepeau wrote. Police also called on that CEMLEC SWAT unit, which included a negotiator to speak with the man. “The subject continued to act erratically, coming out from the fenced in area periodically to yell at officers present,” Crepeau wrote. SWAT officers eventually subdued the man after he again exited that fenced in area. He was taken to UMass Hospital for a mental health evaluation. Millbury Police, Worcester Police and Worcester County Sheriffs Office personnel also aided in this response, according to Crepeau. An investigation was ongoing, with criminal charges forthcoming as of March 5.

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SHREWSBURY - Drone photography shows a property off Route 20 in Shrewsbury currently being eyed by McGovern Auto as a planned fit-up and collision center. Plans for the site took a step forward last week with a series of approvals at a Shrewsbury Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. See coverage on page 7.

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dividuals co-coach with a parent and teach basic T-ball skills. Candidates should be at least 16 years old. The pay is $15 an hour. Coaches will work Tuesday nights from July 12 to Aug. 23 between 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth McAfee Park. The department is additionally seeking instructors to run a summer basketball league. Candidates must be at least 16, have basketball knowledge and enjoy working with younger kids. That program will run between July 12 to Aug. 23 on Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Staff members do not need to work all days, though they’re asked to commit to at least two days. Anyone interested can apply at https://northboroughma.myrec.com/forms/5962_ application_2022.pdf. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume.

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NORTHBOROUGH - Looking for a job this summer? The Northborough Recreation Department is currently hiring for several positions. The department is looking for camp counselors to work between July 5 and Aug. 19. Any applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 1 and have a year of experience working with children. They must be able to attend all trainings, which will be held from June 27 to 29. Applicants, further, must be able to work for the entire summer. Camp counselors should have at least one year of camp experience. The pay is $15 an hour. The Recreation Department is also seeking a summer camp group leader, who must be at least 18 and have two years of camp experience. The pay rate for that position is $16 an hour. There are open T-ball coach positions that will have in-

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NORTHBOROUGH - The town of Northborough has received a $50,000 grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation to aid its COVID-19 efforts. Health Agent Kristin Black announced the grant during the Board of Selectmen’s Feb. 14 meeting. The board then voted to accept the grant. Black noted that the town’s COVID-19-related needs had evolved since the town first applied for the funding a month prior. At that time, the primary need was to secure test kits and get them into the hands of residents. Now, test kits are more widely available. “There will be some tweaks, but overall this grant is to help a municipality and to support its community through the COVID-19 response,” Black said. According to the grant application, the town wanted

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Shrewsbury student wins statewide championship, looks to national competition By Ben Domaingue Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - Two national competitions in April will soon host a representative from Shrewsbury High School. William Chen, 15, recently competed in statewide championships for both the History Bee and the History Bowl, which serve as qualifying for nationals. The History Bee is a solo competition, while the History Bowl is a team-based activity, pitting Chen as an individual against three to four person team opponents. Both competitions challenge students to answer specific historical facts with speed and accuracy. Chen placed first in the History Bowl while earning second place in the History Bee. Attending both competitions initially instilled a sense of anxiety in Chen. “I was kind of anxious,” he recently told the Community

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general and specific questions, ranging from dates of events to details regarding specific, lesser-known periods in history. Chen noted the difficulty in preparing for both the competitions. Having now notched these state-level wins, though, Chen plans to represent Shrewsbury in both those History Bowl and History Bee national competitions in Virginia between April 21 and April 24. “I’ll have to prepare a lot more for nationals,” said Chen.

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Shrewsbury green lights McGovern’s permits for Route 9 site By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter

McGovern proposes fit up, collision center The property has been purchased by McGovern. McGovern representatives then went before the selectmen last month, presenting plans for the site and requesting a garage license and approvals for storage parking. The selectmen granted those requests. More recently, the company was requesting two special permits from the ZBA. One of the permits would give permission to operate a garage and repair shop while the other would allow crews to alter and reconstruct a nonconforming structure. The site spans 15.4 acres, with two buildings currently standing on it. As part of McGovern’s plans, about half of a larger building will be demolished. That will leave about 112,000 square feet and a 6,500-square-foot mezzanine. As a collision and fit-up

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SHREWSBURY – Plans for a collision and fit-up center on Route 9 are moving forward after the Shrewsbury Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted to approve a series of permits and variances during a Feb. 28 meeting. “It has seen better days,” McGovern’s attorney Richard Ricker said of the site, which sits at 420 Boston Turnpike, near Bowlero Shrewsbury. “The buildings on the site are in really terrible shape,” Ricker continued. “This proposal basically revitalizes this whole site.”

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center, McGovern would use this site to fit lights and amenities onto municipal vehicles like police cars and fire vehicles. The collision center will service McGovern’s dealerships, including the Audi and BMW dealerships in Shrewsbury and the Autobahn USA and McGovern Buick GMC dealerships in Westborough. “Thank you for improving this site. It really was needed. It’s a vast improvement,” said ZBA Chair Maribeth Lynch. ZBA members raise questions about Oak Street Recent plans show two en-

trances to the site. One splits off Route 9 while the second exits Oak Street. Pavement will be refurbished and there will ultimately be 461 parking spots. A “substantial” portion of the lot will be used for parking as vehicles wait to be repaired. Excess vehicles for the Audi and BMW dealerships may also be stored in the lot, Ricker said. ZBA member Patrick Fullen noted a concern about this layout. “I’d be afraid that once [it’s] all done over that that would be quite a cut through to Route 9,” he said.

Fullen remarked that Oak Street is “beat to hell.” People don’t use this 420 Boston Turnpike site to cut through to Route 9, though, because it has been in “horrible condition.” Should the pavement be repaired, though, he worried that such behavior might change Ricker said that he didn’t recall motorists using this site as a cut-through area, even

when its pavement was in better shape. He added that there is currently a “no trespassing” sign on the site and suggested that there should be signs saying the entrance is only for the property. McGovern officials noted that, once they add curbing and vehicles to the site, such barriers would make it efficient to cut through the site anyway. ZBA member Lisa Cossette asked if McGovern had considered limiting turns onto Oak Street. Ricker responded that it hadn’t. “Actually that is a very important entrance and exit for this site because of the directional issues that the other entrance presents,” he said. Though it has ZBA approval, McGovern still needs to bring plans before the Shrewsbury Planning Board and Conservation Commission before beginning actual construction at their site.

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SHREWSBURY - A community fridge is coming to Shrewsbury. The fridge will be sponsored by the Rotary Club, though Selectman Beth Casavant added in recent comments that this effort will also employ a grassroots approach to address food insecurity. “As a member of the Rotary Club, I’m really excited about this opportunity,” Casavant said during a Feb. 22 Board of Selectmen meeting. The selectmen received a letter from Rotary President Sandy Burgers prior to that meeting. The letter asked to locate the fridge next to the Senior Center on Shrewsbury’s municipal campus off Maple Avenue. The Rotary Club also asked the selectmen and the town to partner with the club to cover the cost of electricity for the fridge. Casavant estimated costs would total $60 per year.

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“I think this is amazing,” said Selectman Theresa Flynn. “I really applaud the Rotary Club for taking this initiative. I’m very grateful for it.” Location Casavant explained the decision to place the fridge on the municipal campus, saying that people would feel comfortable

coming to the site at any hour if they needed food. This location is also on a bus route. And it’s a flat location, making it easy to walk to, Casavant said. The Shrewsbury Farmers Market will operate nearby, allowing vendors to unload leftover food as needed. The club added that it be-

lieves there is a need for the food in Shrewsbury’s senior community, whose members Casavant said may be less willing to ask for help. “It makes it very easy for seniors who might need some food to be able to utilize that fridge when they’re visiting the Senior Center,” Casavant said. Casavant said that a local carpenter will build a shed, which will house the fridge and a pantry. “Community members are asked to donate food or, if people are food insecure, they’re able to go and get food as needed,” Casavant said. The Rotary Club will be responsible for upkeep, including removing snow, and making sure that the area is kept clean. Organizers eye summer opening date With this, Shrewsbury will join other communities with fridge programs in the region, including Northborough and its Friend Fridge.

Selectman Maurice DePalo said he visited the Friend Fridge and found it to be wellmaintained and clean. “It looks like when it’s done right, it probably could do what it’s intended to do — help people. I think it’s worth a try,” DePalo said. This effort to fight food insecurity similarly corresponds with other initiatives in town, including work to establish a new food bank. That work is supported, in part, by a $75,000 earmark allocated to Shrewsbury through a state ARPA spending bill last year. Shrewsbury’s St. Anne’s Parish already also operates its own food pantry, which is open weekly on Mondays beginning at 10:30 a.m. Selectmen voted during their Feb. 22 meeting to approve the Shrewsbury Rotary Club’s request to cover electrical costs for the new fridge. Organizers hope to open the fridge program in May or June of this year.

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Shrewsbury residents call on selectmen to ‘stop the Beal deal’ Beal | from page 1

property to the selectmen for the purpose of selling it. Tow n Manager Kev in Mizikar said one of the challenges in the public sector is to receive community engagement. It can be “hard” to get people to engage in visioning sessions when there may not be anything tangible to grab

onto, he told the Community Advocate. He said he understood that, as projects evolve and become more tangible, residents may have more feelings. “That’s this last phase of this comprehensive project that we’re going through right now,” Mizikar said. “It truly is where the rubber starts to meet the road, but it’s why we

always encourage people to come out through the whole project because you can have the greatest influence early on in the project when it’s more of a blank canvas than what we’re dealing with today.” Residents oppose Beal plan Residents gathered in front of the Beal school and on the Shrewsbury Town Common on

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she worried that the school system could face a burden if families with children move in. Julie Ross, who lives close to the old Beal school, is part of a group of neighbors advocating to preserve an existing park on the property. “It’s just such a shame,” Ross said. “While they profess to be so children friendly, Beal | 11

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one of the few working-class neighborhoods with affordable housing that has a resource that people can use and they’re just taking it away.” New residential units aren’t needed in town, she said, pointing out other housing projects like the Edgemere Crossing development along Route 20. Zekos said he had been watching a public hearing re-

garding Beal back in December via a livestream. Once he believed he understood what the selectmen were supporting, he said, he drove to the hearing to share his thoughts. “I was shocked at the magnitude of the proposal as well as the use and the fact that the town was grossly underselling one of its cherished assets,” Zekos said. It appeared that the selectmen had made up their mind,

he said. “When we had the opportunity to talk at that public hearing, the board was particularly defensive and was advocating for the development company as opposed to advocating for the residents,” Zekos said. “I think that really exacerbated my concern about the direction in which that was heading.” He said he reached out to the selectmen several times following that hearing, shar-

ing examples of work in other communities and suggesting that the town seek other options while reevaluating its plan. He said people are unaware of the project and reiterated concerns about opportunities for input. “Every single resident of this town owns a little piece of that four acres,” Zekos said of Beal. “Every single resident owns a brick in that school.”

“It is not at all unrealistic for the people of this community, whose heart and soul is in this town, who are as passionate as me about Shrewsbury being a great community…to expect that the selectmen proceed with another public hearing, justify their decisions, listen to other options and concerns and reevaluate their course of action,” he continued. “They owe that to the people.” Beal | 14

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The overlay would not extend below the railroad tracks in the area because that land abuts residential properties on Fisher Street and Otis Street. “We wanted to protect [residential properties’ as much as possible while still allowing all of these other properties…to expand or increase their height,” Robbins said. Overlay The same uses as those allowed in the general industrial district would be allowed in the overlay district. What would change is those guidelines limiting the dimensions of buildings, Robbins said. Specifically, the new overlay would allow for an additional story and a 10% decrease in the minimum amount of open space required. Developers would be allowed up to five stories in their building by right. The maximum height is 85 feet. In comparison, the current zoning only allows up to four stories and up to 60 feet, Robbins said. Developers would only be required to have a minimum of 50% open space. The general industrial zone currently requires 60% open space. Provisions The town is also requesting specific provisions associated with this district. “We’re not just going to allow it by right without making special circumstances for the businesses to protect the surrounding neighborhood,” Robbins said. Those provisions include stipulations that developers must maximize their opportunities for walking and bicycling. Screening will be required if a property in the new overlay district is within 300 feet of a residential abutter. Developments should also incorporate best practices regarding energy efficient designs, environmental protection, stormwater management, low impact development techniques and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design criteria when applicable, Robbins said. Voters will be asked to approve this new overlay district on March 19. The Select Board voted to close the warrant for that meeting during this Feb. 22 meeting.

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Westborough to consider police cruiser request By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Town Meeting voters will decide later this month whether to purchase three cruisers for the Westborough Police Department. The cruisers are one part of Westborough’s Capital Improvement Plan, which will be on the Town Meeting warrant when voters gather on March 19. This move is part of the department’s schedule of replacing its cruisers and will cost $185,000 from free cash. The warrant notes that the police department will purchase hybrid vehicles when possible. This discussion, in turn, came after police saw four cruisers damaged in a string of accidents in November of last year and in January of this year. Cruiser crashes have long term impacts At the time of their presentation during the Budget Summit on Jan. 27, the department had five hybrid vehicles. They were also waiting for one new electric vehicle. The first of those aforementioned crashes resulted in an OUI arrest after a driver slammed into a stopped cruiser on Route 9 in November. A second crash saw a vehicle strike a cruiser, also on Route 9, while it was stopped at a red light in January. A third crash then happened just a matter of hours later, yet again on Route 9, when a vehicle struck one Westborough police cruiser, then pushing it into a second cruiser. Deputy Chief Todd Minardi reported that two 2018 cruisers and one 2017 cruiser were to-

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taled. These were all traditional gas vehicles. ‘I’ve never seen… this happen’ The department was five cars down at the time of the summit, with those four vehicles involved in crashes and with one additional hybrid “acting up,” Chief Jeffrey Lourie said. “I’ve never seen in my career this happen where we have all these cars totaled at the same time within days of each other or months,” Lourie said. The department was using a pick-up truck and a take-home vehicle for patrols. Town Manager Kristi Williams said the town’s insurance covered the full cost to replace those vehicles. The department then ate the cost difference to replace them with hybrids, Lourie said. While insurance has covered these costs, for now, the crashes have impacted the town’s replacement cycle, meaning that it may have to replace about six

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Project history Mizikar said revitalization of the Town Center was a “key component” of the town’s 2016 master plan. “Throughout each one of those major aspects of the project, we solicited public feedback,” Mizikar said. He remembered a visioning session that was held in the Shrewsbury Public Library over three nights.

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Board of Selectmen Chair John Samia said they respect residents’ rights to demonstrate and reflect their beliefs. He noted that public hearing on the project on Dec. 7 that Zekos attended. The selectmen have read every letter since then, while also receiving emails and phone calls, Samia said. Although he said he could only speak for himself, Samia said he has been “happy” to discuss this project and process. “We’ve been ready, willing and able to talk to any resident about this,” Samia said.

“That really set the vision,” Mizikar said. “It defined the desired future state for this property.” The town got the green light in 2017 to build its new Beal Elementary School on Lake Street. A Beal Reuse Committee was subsequently formed to study the future of the old school property, which Mizikar noted also held public hearings and meetings. Samia said that led to the 2020 Town Meeting where there were articles that ultimately established the new Town Center zoning district and transferred the Beal property to the selectmen for the purpose of making the property available for sale “for no less than $1.” The vote also authorized them to enter into any agreements. “Town Meeting was saying, ‘We understand the materials that are provided, and we trust the board within these parameters to sell this property,’” Samia said. In May of last year, Civico Greenly, which was the only

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to begin negotiations with Civico Greenly and asked him to take residents’ concerns into consideration as part of the process — specifically to lower the number of units, increasing the amount of available green space and maximizing parking available to the Town Center as a whole. The land disposition agreement will take those into consideration, Mizikar said. A land disposition agreement, he said, is a precursor to a purchase and sale agreement. It establishes the terms of a future real estate transaction and a deadline for their due diligence, gives the developer grounds to understand what will take place during the permitting process and defines types of deposits to hold the developer’s exclusive right to the property, Mizikar said. The selectmen were expected to review and act on a land disposition agreement with Civico Greenly during their meeting on March 8 after the Community Advocate went to print. Next steps Approval of that agreement would start a “traditional permitting process for a project,” Mizikar said. For the developer, this means they can invest more resources into the project to mature their plans, meet with staff, and formally apply with town boards, like the Planning Board. He emphasized that there will be public hearings throughout the Planning Board process. “So, individuals would have the opportunity to really discuss the details of the project,” Mizikar said.

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Northborough Selectmen pass Lyman Street Jake brake ban Jake brakes | from page 1

“expressing concern about rumbling Jake brakes at the intersection of Lyman Street and Bartlett [Street].” Town Meeting members then approved a bylaw in 2021 that allowed the town to adopt Jake brake prohibitions on select streets. The Selectmen adopted that first Jake brake prohibition on Bartlett Street in October. At that time, resident Janeen Callaghan asked if a sign could be installed on Lyman Street as trucks approach Bartlett. “ That is notorious for truckers using Jake brakes at that location,” Callaghan said. This new prohibition will now apply to a specific residential part of Lyman Street near its intersection with Ridge Road and to the north to Bartlett Street. Charpentier said that truck drivers will still be able to use their Jake brakes in emergencies. Signs Signs noting this ban will be placed just past the railroad bridge near Ridge Road and near the intersection of Lyman and Bartlett. The signs will read “No Engine Brake,” according to Charpentier’s memo. Charpentier said the signs

will be erected by mid-March, at which time police can enforce this ban. Both selectmen Leslie Rutan and Julianne Hirsh asked if the signs could be clear that the prohibition applies to trucks. “If it weren’t for these meetings and such, I wouldn’t know what that term even meant,” Rutan said. “If I’m a driver driving down the road and I see that sign and I really don’t know what that is, I think I would be a little bit confused — like does this apply to me, is there something I’m not supposed to be doing that I’m not aware of.” She acknowledged that this is the common language used for these regulations. However, she noted that some people have been confused as to whether the signs applied to them. Police Chief William Lyver added that the phrasing of “engine compression brake” is “widely known” in the trucking industry. To maintain the regulatory dimensions of the sign, the town would need a sign to explain the sign if they wanted to add any language beyond “No Engine Brake,” Lyver said. “If anybody’s got a Class A drivers license, they know what it means and that it only applies to them,” Lyver said.

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events for both 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now hosting both a junior and senior class prom for its students this year 2022. APTO estimates that its 2019 post-prom event cost approximately $16,000. With the organization now sponsoring two parties, it is looking to fundraise $32,000 to offset the cost of the events. Individuals wishing to donate can do so online by visiting https://www.paypal. com/donate/?hosted_button_ id=LWA8YSLCRRAT8. Questions should be directed to the APTO Post Prom Fundraising Committee at aptoboard@gmail.com.

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Mask mandate lifted for Shrewsbury schools By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter

School Committee votes The Board of Health and School Committee previously discussed lifting these mask mandates last month. However, at that time, they

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Key metrics show positive signs Superintendent Joseph Sawyer specifically reported a reduction in cases prior to that vote. There were 11 cases among students and staff between Feb. 26 and March 2. In comparison, there were 23 cases in the week before the February vacation. There were five cases reported during vacation.

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reported, was assessed to be at medium risk. These metrics “signal that optional masking seems highly unlikely to create a significant risk of COVID-19 transmission in our Students wore masks at the new Beal Elementary schools,” Sawyer School in Shrewsbury last fall. said. “I do certainly want to mention that we know The Centers for Disease Conthat this is not without risk,” trol and Prevention has updated Sawyer continued. “There’s alits guidance regarding masking ways a level of risk around comin schools since that meeting in municable disease, and we don’t February when leaders opted know exactly, of course, how to delay their decision, Sawyer things will go when it comes to said. whether it’s COVID or anything That guidance recommendelse in terms of spread.” ed that masks be optional in Masks will still be required in schools unless a school is in a nurses offices and for five days location deemed as high risk. after people return from isolaThe CDC also recommends tion due to COVID-19. masks in districts with strained health care resources. District discusses process Worcester County, Sawyer of reimplementing mask mandate, if needed In terms of reimplementing the mandate in the future, the school district recommended a

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opted to wait to make a decision until after the recent February vacation, noting previous spikes in cases following past vacation weeks. “I am glad that this committee had waited, given our history of seeing spikes in cases after vacations,” School Committee member Jason Palitsch said. “Having said that, I am also glad that we did not see a spike in cases after February break.” The School Committee voted unanimously to lift the mandate earlier last week.

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policy that would have Sawyer monitor any communications about public health. Similar to a plan laid out by the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough, Shrewsbury plans to monitor student attendance as a barometer of COVID-19’s presence in schools. If attendance drops below an average of 92% for the district or at a school over 10 days, Sawyer will consult with the district’s and local medical professionals. If there are concerns, he would be able to implement a temporary mask requirement until the School Committee can convene and vote. “It’s going to be extremely important that if and when masking becomes optional for students and staff in our schools, that our district and our school leaders convey that everyone is expected to respect the choices that are made by each individual regarding whether to wear a mask at school,” Sawyer said. The School Committee unanimously approved these requirements.

WESTBOROUGH - The Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division has awarded Westborough a $200,000 grant for an LED lighting program at Mill Pond Elementary School. Westborough Superintendent Amber Bock announced the award during a Feb. 16 School Committee meeting. “I’m very excited…” Bock said. “I think it’s the start of a really strong collaboration with the town on getting these initiatives in place.” The Green Communities Division provides support, including through grants, to help municipalities reduce their energy use and costs through clean energy projects like this Mill Pond project, according to its website. Westborough is one of the communities in the state that has been designated as a green

community. According to Green Community Division’s website, the project will fund energy conservation measures such as LED lighting. Westborough has received other grants in the past, most recently getting $146,514 in 2020 for LED lighting and the purchase of a hybrid vehicle. Bock said that the group Sustainable Westborough helped begin the grant process and handed off this latest application to the district. “This is a very vibrant town,” Bock said. “This is a town where we’re ahead of the curves on a lot of this and we’re in the fold with some very high-performing communities to be caring about the environment, the world, the direction of our work and being willing to do the big planning that it takes to make some of these changes.” Bock said the project is moving forward to go out to bid.

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Mask mandate lifted for Northborough, Southborough elementary schools By Laura Hayes, Ben Domaingue NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - Students in Northborough and Southborough elementary schools are no longer required to wear masks effective as of March 3. The Northborough and Southborough School Committees previously voted in a joint meeting last month to lift the mask mandate for elementary students on March 14. Just over two weeks later, though, the committees met again on March 2 and opted to make this change. The decision also lifts the mask requirement while on school buses. “I think the strongest point we had when we voted last time was to be in coincidence with the bus mandate at the federal level, which has already been lifted,” said Northborough School Committee member Erin Tagliaferri. “Personally, I think we’ve talked about this enough,” she continued. “It’s only seven school days that we’re changing this by. So, I think it’s important to approve it and move on with our agenda.” School officials discuss new guidelines, data Superintendent Greg Martineau said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its criteria for when masks can be removed in schools since the committees’ February meeting. “As a result, according to CDC guidelines, masks would be removed in elementary schools, based on their criteria,” Martineau said. Additionally, the district now has data regarding the number of COVID-19 cases following the February vacation. There were eight total cases across all Northborough and Southborough schools, including the high school, between Feb. 24 and March 2. “If we had this information on Feb. 17, we probably would not be having this discussion,” Director of Wellness Mary Ellen Duggan said. “But since we seem to get all of our information after the fact, after we’ve made decisions, we need to be a little flexible here.” Medical advisory team met to review change The district’s medical advisory team met the prior day to discuss changing the date to lift

Esther Valverde Collado leads BINGO at Neary Elementary School. Elementary students are no longer required to wear masks.

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the mandate. Martineau said they supported this change. He noted that families still have the option to have their students wear masks. “Many of our educators will remain masked,” he said. “For those families, who feel like their children are ready to unmask, it would give them the flexibility,” he continued, though. Masks will still be required in health offices. Those returning from a shortened five-day COVID-19 quarantine or isolation will also need to wear masks for the first five days after they return to school.

Teachers will not police masking in their classrooms, Martineau said. Northborough Chair Lauren Bailey-Jones, who is a teacher in another district and whose students have been able to unmask this past week, said her middle school students have been very respectful. “One thing that I think really helped is I told my students sort of what my masking options were going to be and how I was going to operate in the classroom,” she said. She had told them that she would be masked when working closely with another stu-

dent. In one instance, an unmasked student came to work with Bailey-Jones at her desk and put his mask on. “He was just really respectful and he put it on,” Bailey-Jones said. “There’s so much respect in our kids.…I was just very pleasantly surprised by the middle school students, and I do think it’s really going to be a great change.” ‘I don’t think there’s any perfect time’ Speaking with the Southborough School Committee, Martineau said the schools should “seize the opportunity.” “We don’t know what the future holds, if there’s another variant on the horizon,” he said. “If we can provide this opportunity to lift masking, it’s in the best interest of students.” Southborough School Committee Chair Roger Challen expressed concerns about informing the community on such short notice. Martineau attempted to alleviate Challen’s concerns.

“I don’t think there’s any perfect time,” he said, adding, “I think students will come to school masked tomorrow even if the requirement is lifted.” Other members of the committee cited high vaccination data and current recommendations from the state and federal governments. “Every school except Neary has high vaccinations,” said committee member Kamali O’Meally. “This is the first time since the start of 2020 when all of the institutions and governing bodies are lining up [on recommendations].” Other Northborough and Southborough schools, including Trottier and Melican middle schools and Algonquin Regional High School were able to lift their masks beginning on Feb. 28. Martineau said one out of every three students are still wearing their masks at those schools. “It’s gone very well and students have been very respectful,” Martineau said.

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after the loss. “But I’m so proud of them.” Amherst-Pelham took a slim 6-5 lead in the first quarter. They expanded their advantage heading into halftime, at that point, leading by a score of 26-18. Westborough outscored Amherst-Pelham by a 2-1 margin in the third quarter, nearly tying the game heading into its final frame. Westborough started the fourth quarter down 33-32. They fell further behind from there, though, with AmherstPelham padding its lead for the 10-point win. Orlando and her team were disappointed by the loss. However, reflecting on a season that saw this team make a long-awaited return to

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playoff action, Orlando reiterated her pride in her players’ accomplishments. “[It was] definitely a good feat,” she said. “[This was] not, obviously, what we were hoping for. But we gave it our all.” The Rangers started their season with a 12-0 start, remaining undefeated into the first week of February. They ended the regular season with a 15-4 record, earning them 16th place in the state’s power ranking of Division III teams. Orlando credited the program’s senior class for some of this success. “ These seniors really helped turn this program around,” she said. Rangers basketball players Makenna Thrush, Kristin Wilichowski, Callie Henderson and Grace Burns are all members of the Class of 2022. While this squad will lose those players, ten other members of this year’s roster will be able to return to the WHS court next year if they opt to do so. Orlando sees that future and said she’s hopeful that the team can continue to grow. “I’m just happy they got to experience this group of seniors,” she said of her younger players. “They worked so hard. It’s just going to be building off of this [in the future].”

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ALGONQUIN GIRLS’ HOCKEY – MARCH 3 Algonquin – 3, Matignon – 0 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 4 Algonquin – 47, Brookline – 77 BOYS’ HOCKEY – MARCH 4 Algonquin – 1, Longmeadow – 4

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GRAFTON BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 1 Grafton – 60, Foxborough – 63 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 1 Grafton – 40, Billerica – 59 BOYS’ HOCKEY – MARCH 3 Grafton – 4, Oakmont – 0

HUDSON BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 1 Hudson – 68, Greater Lawrence – 51 BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 4 Hudson – 42, Norton – 56

BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 1 Marlborough – 56, West Springfield – 62 BOYS’ HOCKEY – MARCH 3 Marlborough – 5, Ludlow – 2 Jeremy LaCroix nabbed a hat trick as the number-one-ranked Panthers dispatched Ludlow in their playoff opener. This game marked a moment to bounce back for Marlborough after a difficult loss to Nashoba in their regular-season finale.

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Shrewsbury – 33, Newton South – 58 GIRLS’ HOCKEY – MARCH 2 Shrewsbury – 5, Auburn – 0 Kaci Ryder and Mia Ryder each scored two goals as Shrewsbury rumbled to a playoff win over Auburn last week. Katie Vona added a goal as well while goalie Risa Montoya secured the shutout.

ST. JOHN’S BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 1 St. John’s – 63, North Andover – 56 BOYS’ BASKETBALL – MARCH 3 St. John’s – 46, Andover – 60 BOYS’ HOCKEY – March 5 St. John’s – 0, Hingham – 4

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Algonquin girls hockey advances in playoffs with win over Matignon By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor

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REGION - A pair of key goals coupled with a late-game defensive stand helped the Algonquin co-op girls hockey team advance to the next round of the MIAA Division II state championship tournament on March 3. The Titans beat Matignon on home ice by a score of 3-0, indeed securing that spot in the Round of 16. “We knew Matignon was going to be a tough opponent,” head coach Mike Hodge told reporters after the win. “They play a tough schedule. They’re a real good team. Our girls executed well.” Algonquin opened a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal by Emily Johns. Johns then doubled the lead in the second period with another goal. The Titans held that advantage heading into the game’s final minutes before a highsticking call with 4:36 left

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ping that penalty shot with a glove-side save. Hodge noted the circumstances of the penalty shot within a shorthanded situation. “It could have been 2-2,” he said of Mantignon’s comeback threat. As Pacific settled in to make her decisive save, though, she came with fresh practice. The team had specifically worked penalty shot scenarios in days prior, according to Hodge “She had seen hundreds of them during the week,” Hodge said. Altogether, he praised Pacific for her success, not only in this game, but in other recent appearances. “She’s played solid all year like she always does,” Hodge said. “But I think her last three

games have been the best she’s had all year.” Outside of Pacific, Hodge spotlighted the performance of his defensemen and forwards on March 3. “[They] did a really nice job trying to prevent [Matignon] from getting high quality chances,” he said. “I was really proud of the way we had a total team defensive effort. Mallory Farrell added Algonquin’s third and final goal as an empty net goal with just over a minute left in this game. The Titans are now set to face Westwood in the next round of their tournament bracket. That game was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, after this edition of the Community Advocate went to press.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS Atkinson, Robert of Northborough Cormier, Claudette formerly of Northborough Cray, Patricia of Northborough Crouse, Margery formerly of Northborough Ferreira, Juliette formerly of Hudson Francis, John of Arlington and Grafton Gaulin, Norman of Marlborough Gordon, William of Shrewsbury Lane, Eric of Marlborough Meserve, Dr. Marilyn of Southborough and New Hampshire Morin, David of Hudson Rice, Thomas of Northborough Ruby, Wayne of Hudson Simcoe, Eleanor of Westborough Snell, Rita of Northborough Stukonis, Elizabeth of Marlborough Verrier, Raymond of Hudson

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Thomas J. Rice, 91 NORTHBOROUGH - Thomas J. Rice, aged 91, passed away peacefully in the Saint Francis Home of Worcester on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born in Boston and raised in Watertown, Tom was the son of Earl F. Rice, Sr. and Eleanor M. Rice (née Ashman). He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Mary M. (née Stevenson); their three beloved daughters, Mary T. Rice-DeFosse of Lewiston, Maine, and Anne M. Rice and Eleanor M. Rice, both of whom reside in Northborough. Tom is also survived by three grandchildren, Danielle DeFosse-Strout, Patricia DeFosse and Christopher DeFosse and his five great-grandchildren, Maximus, Maddox and Makae Strout and Wesley and Willow Myers. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Earl F. Rice, Jr. and L. Norman Rice and also by a son-in-law, John R. DeFosse who passed in 2009. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Rita A. Snell, 88 NORTHBOROUGH - Rita A. Snell, a lifelong resident of Northborough, passed away peacefully on We d n e s d a y, February 23, 2022, while surrounded by the love of her family, she was 88 years old. Among those who survive Rita are her four children, Gerald L. Snell and his wife Angela of Shrewsbury, June E. Tidman and her husband Jon of Westborough, Jan M. O’Connor and her husband Michael of Shrewsbury and Jean A. Dargie and her husband Bernie of Tunbridge, VT. Rita also leaves 11 grandchildren, Ariana and Annika Snell, Nick, Matt, Lucas and Josh Tidman, Kerry Callahan, Korina and Shea O’Connor, Jennifer Evangelista and Chris Dargie, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph W. Snell and her three siblings, Walter J. Walsh, James M. Walsh and Theresa Ciprari. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Dr. Marilyn Meserve, 95 SOUTHBOROUGH/COW ISLAND, N.H. - Dr. Marilyn (Moses) Meserve, 95, of Southborough and Cow Island, NH, passed away o n M o n d a y, February 28, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Edwin A. Meserve who died in 2017. She is survived by her 6 children, John Meserve and his wife, Nancy of Douglas; Jay Meserve and his wife, Julie of Leicester; Don Meserve and his wife, Mary of Ticonderoga, NY; Tom Meserve and his partner, Kathy Bellemare of Tuftonboro, NH; Beth El-Massih and her husband, Fadi of Southborough; Chuck Meserve and his partner, Meredith Madison of Southborough; her 10 grandchildren, Jolene Fantony, Andy Milaszewski, Molly Conway, Katie Shahrestani, Rebecca Zeyak, Cheryl Meserve, Rachael and Leah Meserve, Natasha and Jason El-Massih and 8 great

grandchildren, Ava Fantony, Emily and Ashley Milaszewski, Colin and Olivia Conway, H.P. and Jack Shahrestani, Myles Zeyak and Luther Meserve. The Morris Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Claudette M. Cormier, 83 NORTHBOROUGH - On Monday, February 28, 2022, Claudette “CC” M. Cormier, born in Waltham, MA and long-time resident of Center Sandwich, NH passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was the beloved daughter of the late Phillias LeBlanc and the late Lena LeBlanc; cherished bride of the late Claude Cormier; devoted mother of Jean Cormier (Christine), David Cormier (Ann Marie), and Daniel Cormier (Christine); loving sister of Norman LeBlanc and Roger LeBlanc (Jane); adored mèmère (grandmother) of Michelle Cormier, Adrianne Cormier, Monique Cormier, Rachelle Cassidy (Matthew), and Eric Cormier; and the fun grandmèmère (great grandmother) of Aiden and Kaia McGonagle. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

John Francis, 91 ARLINGTON/GRAFTON - John Francis, resident of Grafton, MA (formerly Arlington, MA) passed away peacefully at the age 91 on February 27, 2022. John Francis was born in Nisyros, Greece and emigrated to the United States at the age of 19. John was predeceased by his first wife Martha Francis (Skountzou), brother Frank Francis, Son Constantine (Dean) Francis and Grandson Nektarios Fahey. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Joan Francis (Mikropoulou) his children Corinne Carroll (Thomas), Carol Francis, Anna Francis (Thomas Fahey), Paul Francis (Valeria), Maria McManus (James) and beloved grandchildren John, Christina, Thomas, JoAnna, Sophia, Alexander, Daniel, Robert and Gabriel. Obituaries | 22

LEGAL NOTICES The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Hudson William Weagle, Collector of Taxes Office of the Collector of Taxes Notice of Tax Taking To the owners of the hereinafter described land and to all others concerned You are hereby notified that on Friday the 25th day of March, 2022 , at 10:00 A.M. at the Tax Collector’s Office, 78 Main St , pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, it is my intention to take for the Town of Hudson the following parcels of land for non-payment of the taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid before that date. Assessed to CHAVES JOSE M And MARIAH CHAVES A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 35877 Square Feet located and known as 10 BRENTON WOOD RD shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 52122 and being part of the premises recorded in book 28293 on page 0492 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $328.28 Assessed To HALE BRIAN A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 17730 Square Feet located and known as 83 BRIGHAM ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 63015 and being part of the premises recorded in book 62833 on page 0269 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $18.98 2019 Tax $1,736.95 Assessed To KEARNEY TERENCE D A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 13200 Square Feet located and known as 46 BENNETT ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 20068 and being part of the premises recorded in book 57431 on page 0179 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $25.08 2019 Tax $3,269.06 2019 Water Lien $204.42 Assessed To LAFRENIERE BRUCE E A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 24100 Square Feet located and known as 85 FORT MEADOW DR shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 67043 and being part of the premises recorded in book 43621 on page 0505 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $589.73 Assessed To LIVELY PATRICIA J A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 36000 Square Feet located and known as 325 CENTRAL ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 16001 and being part of the premises recorded in book 99246 on page 0000 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner Buildex Construction LLC 2019 CPA $20.23 2019 Tax $2,023.16 Assessed to MCILVEEN ROBERT C And MARY T MCILVEEN A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 14284 Square Feet located and known as 9 BELLEVIEW ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 40078 and being part of the premises recorded in book 12000 on page 0704 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $15.10 2019 Sewer Lien $267.68 2019 Tax $1,193.84 2019 Water Lien $165.40 Assessed to MCKEOWN CHRISTINE E And TR OF SOR-BACH RLTY TRUST A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 42796 Square Feet located and known as 5 ROBERT BONAZZOLI AVE shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 31088 and being part of the premises recorded in book 19753 on page 0439 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $43.08 2019 Tax $4,156.18 Assessed to NAPOLITANO JOHN J And BRENDAL NAPOLITANO A condominium located and known as 4 A STRAWBERRY LN shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 53562 and being part of the premises recorded in book 40342 on page 0574 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $27.99 2019 Tax $4,064.90 Assessed To PALMER JOSHUA J A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 14435 Square Feet located and known as 36 HOWE ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 18125 and being part of the premises recorded in book 67927 on page 0256 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $31.93 Assessed to PETERSON JEANNE M FAMILY TRUST And JEANNE M PETERSON TRUSTEE A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 5000 Square Feet located and known as 13 LAKESHORE DR shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 67076 and being part of the premises recorded in book 57474 on page 0471 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $10.31 2019 Sewer Lien $256.89 2019 Tax $1,159.79 2019 Water Lien $156.64 Assessed To REALQUEST INVESTMENTS LLC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 30056 Square Feet located and known as ZINA RD shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 06085 and being part of the premises recorded in book 62596 on page 0136 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. 2019 CPA $0.23 2019 Tax $22.17 Assessed to YULES DAVID L And NICOLE J DAMICO A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 27464 Square Feet located and known as 595 MAIN ST shown on the Town of Hudson Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 36072 and being part of the premises recorded in book 71230 on page 0557 in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner C/0 RICHARD TRICIA L 2019 Tax $34.40

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Raymond A. Verrier, 80 HUDSON - Raymond A. Verrier, 80 of Hudson, died at his home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Turner Falls, MA, the son of the late Leger and Dianne (Lapalme) Verrier. Raymond served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. Raymond is survived by his wife of 19 years, Donna M. (Kelley) Verrier of Hudson; 2 daughters, Pamela Collier and her husband Robert of AK, Donna Goff and her husband Gary of WA; 3 sons, Chris Verrier and his fiancé Cyndy of MA, Jeff Verrier and his wife Sondra of NV, Raymond Verrier Jr of MA; 3 stepdaughters, Lisa DiDonato and her husband Adam of Marlborough, Lori Payne and her husband Chris of CO and Amy Berardinelli of CO; 12 grandchil-

dren. He was predeceased by his daughter Kimberly Belcufine and sister, Margaret Copen. He enjoyed line dancing and partner dancing at The Barn in Boylston, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in St Bernadette’s Church, 266 Main St., Northborough, MA. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson, MA. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Elizabeth A. Stukonis, 84 MARLBOROUGH - Elizabeth A. (Spilva) Stukonis, 84 of Marlborough, died on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waltham, MA, the daughter of the late Wilmot and Ruth (Orpin) Spilva. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Joseph A. Stukonis in 2011. She attended local schools in Waltam MA. She had a great love for dancing, where she

started at the age of 2 and danced for over 20 years, coowning B & B’s Dance Studio in Waltham. She worked several years for the school system in Marlborough as a Lunch Server and then worked at Walmart until retiring. Elizabeth spent several years working with the Booster Club for Assabet Valley High School, being elected to the Assabet Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. She never missed any of her kids’ sports games. She was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan and never missed a game on TV. Her greatest love was all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, where she could never get enough of them. Elizabeth is survived by her 6 children, Mark Stukonis and James “Jimmy” Stukonis both of Marlborough, Dawn Goulet of Hubbardston, Ann Goulet and her husband Craig of Hudson, Deborah Stukonis of Boston, Kenneth Stukonis and his wife Denise of Hudson; 8 grandchildren, Joseph, Haylee, Alisha, Heather, Nicole, Michael, Nicho-

las and Julia; 5 great grandchildren, Alyssa, Michael, Joshua, Alaska and Rylee; a brother, Wilmot Spilva Jr. and his wife Ellen of Shrewsbury and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Dollie. Elizabeth was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Stukonis in 1989; a sister Jane Eldredge in 2019, her grandson, Craig Goulet Jr. in 2009 and a son-in-law, Glenn Goulet last August. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Eric E. Lane, 48 MARLBOROUGH - Eric E. Lane 48, passed away on February 20,2022 at his residence. He was predeceased by his mother Jean (Arthur). He is survived by his father Edward F. Lane and his wife Nancy, his sister, Cheryl Varela and her husband Engels, his brother Jeffrey Lane and his partner Jenn Hardy and his

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To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Steven E. Antos of Thompson, CT a will has been admitted to informal probate. Steven E. Antos of Thompson, CT has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

The Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing from 6:30- 8:30PM on March 29th at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Shrewsbury, MA 01545. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive community input on the historic preservation, affordable housing, open space and recreation needs in the Town for the development of the Community Preservation Plan, in accordance with the Community Preservation Committee Bylaw. Please see the Community Preservation Committee webpage at https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/1001/ Community-Preservation-Committee or email planning@shrewsburyma.gov to learn more. March 11th and March 18th

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Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by James Fuller. The owners of the property are Sherry and Wendy Magistri. The work is located at RIVER AND DUDLEY ROADS LOT 1 (Map-Parcel 50-24,50-25 and 6267). The proposed project is a house and amenities in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on March 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@ townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by James Fuller. The owners of the property are Sherry and Wendy Magistri. The work is located at RIVER ROAD LOT 3 (Map-Parcel 50-23 and 50-24). The proposed project is a house and amenities in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and fill with replication of a Bordering Vegetated Wetlands for backyard space. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on March 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by James Fuller. The owners of the property are Sherry and Wendy Magistri. The work is located at RIVER ROAD LOT 2 (Map-Parcel 50-23,50-24,50-25 and 62-67). The proposed project is a house and amenities in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and fill with replication of a Bordering Vegetated Wetlands for backyard space. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on March 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

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step-sister Heather Miranda and her husband Jose. He is also survived by his niece’s Bianca, Rachel and nephew Jaden. Eric enjoyed the Red Sox, Patriots and Wrestling. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Eric could always light up a room with his big smile and hugs. He will always be in our hearts. The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Wayne A. Ruby, 50 HUDSON - Wayne A, Ruby, 50, a long time resident of Hudson, MA died on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at UMASS Memorial, Leominster Hospital, surround by his family, after a long period of declining health. Wayne was born in Marlborough, MA, son of the late John E. Ruby Sr. and the late Kathleen A. (Coggins) Ruby. He was raised in Marlborough attending local schools. Shortly after high school Wayne moved to Hudson where he spent the past 30 plus years. He spent time working locally as a landscaper for several companies. Wayne is survived by his brother, Kevin Ruby and his girlfriend Debra Amell of Hudson, MA; his 3 sisters, Roseanna Stevens and husband Daniel of Augusta, ME, Dawn Nogueira and husband Antonio of Hudson, MA and Janet Minardi and partner John Sousa of Ellerbe, NC. He was predeceased by his brother John E. Ruby Jr. He is also survived by his niece and nephews, Crystal Farmer, her husband Anthony and their son Jack of Gardiner, ME, John E. Ruby, III and his wife Brittany of Marlborough, MA, Steven Ruby of Ellerbe, NC and Brian Minardi of Ellerbe, NC, along with many other relatives and friends. Wayne lived a short life but he always found a way to make it exciting. He enjoyed fresh water fishing at local spots throughout his life. He always looked forward to all the events of professional wrestling on television or attending matches at local venues. He was a fan of the Washington (former Redskins) Football Team – Commanders. His passion in life was being around his family, especially later with all his nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his love and kindness by all who loved and knew him. The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS Hudson enjoys ‘Meet the Mill’ market at the Landing at Hudson Mills

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Customers gather in one of the hallways at the Landing at Hudson Mills.

By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor HUDSON - Community members filled the Landing at Hudson Mills this past Saturday for a much anticipated “Meet the Mill” market. Billed as an opportunity to showcase the more than 60 small businesses now operating at the Landing, this event also featured a number of individual vendors. “Hudson as a community really cares about each other and they love to support small businesses and artists,” organizer Molly Allene told the Community Advocate. “It’s a perfect combination.” Allene owns Brooklyn + Rye, which describes itself as a w oman-owned boutique focused on skincare, body care, wellness and more. She helped spearhead the organization of this event, ral-

lying other business owners to draw attention to their larger community. Indeed, the Landing has grown since its renovation as a facility for local businesses. Despite that, Allene said that many in town might not be familiar with the building’s offerings. “Most people have driven by here for how many years and have no idea that we’re even here,” she said. “This was our opportunity to show the community what we’re all about and to invite them in and to build community with Hudson and the surrounding areas.” Coinciding with the recent loosening of pandemic restrictions, this early-spring event landed at an ideal time for community engagement, Allene said. “I think that this is something that Hudson has been craving for a really long time,” she said. “When you mix the

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Allene said she hopes community members will return to the businesses at the Landing. In the meantime, she noted, business owners hope to continue to share their message and their offerings with Hudson and the region at large.

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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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Tuesday, Feb. 22 7:50 a.m. Dunkin Donuts/ BPRE. Assault. 7:52 p.m. Greenwood/Church Sts. Animal complaint. 3:34 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/Royal Crest Dr. Larceny. 4:14 p.m. West Main St. Harassment. 5:54 p.m. Bigelow St. Larceny. Wednesday, Feb. 23 8:45 a.m. Arrested, Justin L. Cruz, 36, of 276 Main St., Apt. 33, Marlborough, for assault w/ dangerous weapon, firearmarmed robbery. 12:04 p.m. West Main St. Harassment. 12:08 p.m. Versailles St. Vandalism. 1:18 p.m. Chestnut St. Harassment. 1:44 p.m. Howe St. Harassment. 5:04 p.m. West Main St. Harassment. 10:27 p.m. AMVETS Post 1980/ Fitchburg St. MVA with injuries. Thursday, Feb. 24 11:51 a.m. Berlin Rd. Vandalism. 12:54 p.m. O’Malley Rd. Fraud/ forgery. 2:48 p.m. BPRE. Fraud/forgery. 5:37 p.m. West Main St. Harassment. Friday, Feb. 25 11:36 a.m. Broadmeadow Rd. Threats. 2:32 p.m. Kennedy’s Pub/ Maple St. Harassment. 3:48 p.m. Washington St. Threats. 10:17 p.m. Crystal Brook Way. Fraud/forgery. 10:56 p.m. Planet Fitness/Apex Dr. Larceny. Saturday, Feb. 26 10:37 a.m. Broad St. Larceny. Sunday, Feb. 27 6:10 a.m. Weed St. Vandalism. 10:33 a.m. Grace Cir. Animal complaint. Monday, Feb. 28 12:16 p.m. Prendeville Way. Harassment. 3:15 p.m. Arrested, Maire J. Joyce, 33, of 437 Star Rd., Groveland, on warrant. 5:17 p.m. West Main St. Fraud/ forgery.

6:15 p.m. Maple St. Harassment. 11:01 p.m. SMOC Boarding House/Lincoln St. Burglary/ B&E past. Tuesday, March 1 8:10 a.m. AMSA Charter School/Forest St. Threats. 9:05 a.m. Lincoln St. Burglary/ B&E past. 10:04 a.m. Prospect St. Fraud/ forgery. 6:44 p.m. New England Sports Center/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. MVA with injuries. 6:45 p.m. The Heights at Marlborough Apt/Briarwood Ln. Larceny. 7:01 p.m. Lincoln St. Larceny. Wednesday, March 2 9:44 a.m. Mechanic St. Larceny. 4:58 p.m. Country Club Cir. Fraud/forgery. 6:08 p.m. St. Mary’s Credit Union/Northboro Road East. MVA property damage only. 8:02 p.m. Mechanic St. Threats. Thursday, March 3 12:59 a.m. Arrested, Eric JG Vollans, 35, of 11 Wachusett St., Franklin, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, marked lanes violation.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, Feb. 24 7:20 a.m. Lake St./Arrowwood Dr. Animal complaint. 3:09 p.m. Memorial Dr. Trespassing. 4:52 p.m. Boston Tpke./Lake St. Accident no injury. 5:02 p.m. Harvest Rd. Larceny. 5:20 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Identity theft. 6:01 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Identity theft. 6:04 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Identity theft. 8:47 p.m. Arrested, Ana B. Estrada, 33, of 21 Highland St., Apt. 2, Framingham, for number plate violation, unlicensed operation of MV, unregistered vehicle, possession Class B substance. Friday, Feb. 25 10:02 a.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 12:29 p.m. Howe Ave. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 3:51 p.m. Arrested, Jose E. Davila-Pizarro, 37, of 11 Columbus St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended, warrant. 9:01 p.m. Pleasant View St. Animal complaint. Saturday, Feb. 26 4:52 a.m. Sheridan Dr. Medical call. 9:00 a.m. Merriam Ave. Identity theft. 4:47 p.m. Arrested, John Leo Harding, 36, of 25 Queen St., Worcester, on warrant.

8:52 p.m. Cottage Ave. Animal complaint. Sunday, Feb. 27 12:52 a.m. Arrested, Heather Joy Klare, 47, of 11 Morgan Dr., Apt. 406, Natick, for OUI liquor. 5:32 p.m. Wesleyan St. Animal complaint. 5:56 p.m. Route 140/Colonial Dr. Accident with injury. Monday, Feb. 28 7:35 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E commercial. 11:08 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E commercial. 11:10 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E commercial. 11:11 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E attempted. 11:12 a.m. Boston Tpke. B&E attempted. 2:08 p.m. Lantern Ln. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 3:54 p.m. Boston Tpke. Harassment. 4:58 p.m. Orchard Meadow Dr. Larceny. 6:12 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny attempt. 7:22 p.m. Arrested, Melissa Ann Crickmore, 33, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, on warrant, and Thomas Golden, 33, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, on warrant. Tuesday, March 1 4:42 p.m. Arrested, Justin D. Busa, 43, of 76 Creeper Hill Rd., Grafton, for carry dangerous weapon, warrant. 6:16 p.m. Selina St. Identity theft. Wednesday, March 2 11:58 a.m. Shrewsbury Green Dr. Identity theft. 12:26 p.m. Harriet Ave. Identity theft. 3:47 p.m. South St. Larceny. 3:53 p.m. Heywood St. Animal complaint. 5:20 p.m. Arrested, Edwin Wilson Garcia, 20, of 674 Main St., Apt. 303, Worcester, on warrant. 9:32 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny. 11:16 p.m. Boston Tpke. Harassment Thursday, March 3 6:14 a.m. Boston Tpke. Accident no injury.

Westborough

Tuesday, Feb. 22 11:59 a.m. E Main St. Road/tree. 4:33 p.m. Turnpike Dr. Motor vehicle theft. 5:51 p.m. W Main St. Larceny. Wednesday, Feb. 23 11:10 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny. Thursday, Feb. 24 4:48 p.m. E Main St. Larceny. 9:17 p.m. Otis St. Threats made. Friday, Feb. 25 9:32 p.m. Arrested, Henry M.

Fahnbulleh, 39, of 6224 Homestead Blvd., Westborough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation. Saturday, Feb. 26 8:52 p.m. E Main St. Accident – hit & run. Monday, Feb. 28 7:37 a.m. W Main St. Trespassing. 8:23 a.m. Bridle Ln. Accident – hit & run. 10:29 p.m. Arrested, James D. Nieber Jr., 42, of 18 Piehl Ave., Worcester, for fail to stop for police, fail to stop/yield, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation, possess open container of alcohol in MV. Tuesday, March 1 2:13 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Motor vehicle theft. 7:07 p.m. Valente Dr. Larceny. Wednesday, March 2 8:15 a.m. W Main St. Road/tree. 10:07 a.m. Arrested, Wayne D. Wyman, 55, of 5 Park St., Apt. 1, Grosnerdale, Conn., for op MV with license suspended, warrant, speeding.

Northborough

Monday, Feb. 21 6:41 p.m. Arrested, James M. St. Germain, 36, of 224 Main St., Whitinsville, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, possess Class E drug, marked lanes violation. Tuesday, Feb. 22 11:03 a.m. West Main/Lincoln Sts. Dog complaint. 11:49 a.m. Bearfoot/Solomon Pond Rds. Vandalism. 3:21 p.m. West Main St. Scams. Wednesday, Feb. 23 11:03 a.m. Sunset Dr. Animal calls. 12:36 p.m. Main St. Fraud. 5:34 p.m. West Main St. Scams. Thursday, Feb. 24 7:11 a.m. Church/Pleasant (Upper) Sts. Animal calls. 1:59 p.m. West Main St. Animal calls. Saturday, Feb. 26 12:15 a.m. Hudson St. Hit and run.

Southborough

Thursday, Feb. 24 8:01 a.m. Turnpike/Crystal Pond Rds. Traffic lights inoperable. Saturday, Feb. 26 12:34 a.m. Marlboro Rd. Harassment complaint. 12:25 p.m. Main St. Fraud & harassment. 3:33 p.m. John Matthews Rd. Larceny/forgery/fraud.

Grafton

Sunday, Feb. 20 1:25 a.m. Providence Rd. Assist other police dept. 12:06 p.m. Willard St. Assist other police dept. Monday, Feb. 21 9:29 a.m. East St. Animal complaint. 9:44 a.m. Upton St. Larceny/ theft. 10:39 a.m. George Hill Rd. Wires down. 9:45 p.m. Worcester St. Accident – personal injury. Tuesday, Feb. 22 8:56 a.m. Grafton St. Accident – personal injury. 11:38 a.m. Pleasant St. Trespassing. 10:33 p.m. Old Westboro Rd./ Gershom Dr. Fire – electrical. Wednesday, Feb. 23 5:51 a.m. North St. Wires down. 1:00 p.m. Kaye Cir. Fire – HAZMAT spill. 2:53 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft. 3:43 p.m. Providence Rd. Trespassing. Thursday, Feb. 24 10:12 a.m. Forest Ln. Scam/ attempted scam. 1:41 p.m. Worcester St. Accident – no injuries. 2:36 p.m. Hudson Ave. Vandalism. 3:24 p.m. Millbury St./ Providence Rd. Accident – personal injury. 4:17 p.m. Providence Rd. Threatening. 7:01 p.m. High Point Dr. Harassment. 9:59 p.m. Bruce/South Sts. Accident – no injuries. 11:06 p.m. North St. Harassment. Friday, Feb. 25 9:46 p.m. Sprague St. Fire – mutual aid. Saturday, Feb. 26 10:29 a.m. Shrewsbury St. Accident – hit & run. 12:38 p.m. Grafton Com. Animal complaint. 1:33 p.m. Fay Mountain Rd. Ambulance – medical. 6:37 p.m. Stowe Rd./Upton St. Disabled auto.

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