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From cable to YouTube, Marlborough schools get the word out

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – When it comes to getting the word out about programs and events, Marlborough Public Schools has a variety of options at hand.

During the Dec. 13 School Committee meeting, Communications Coordinator Jill Morin presented an overview on how students, staff and families use social media and WMCT, the city’s cable access studio.

Morin said the most popular videos and photos include faculty achievements, upcoming events, special guests at MPS and classroom projects.

“Instagram is popular with students,” said Morin.

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Hudson football coach retires

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - After 25 years of Friday night lights, Hudson High School’s Head Football Coach Dan McAnespie is retiring.

“I feel it’s time,” he said.

The day he broke the news to his team was tough, he said.

“There was some shock and some disbelief. At times when I was saying it, I was in disbelief too,” McAnespie said.

Captain Ty Mullahy called being coached by McAnespie a “special experience.”

“He’s a genuine guy. It was really nice to have him as a head coach. I think the whole town of Hudson is going to miss him,” he said.

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By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - The Select Board approved a nearly $18 million contract as part of phase two of the wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

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Director of Public Works Eric Ryder.

During the Dec. 5 meeting, the board unanimously voted 3-0 to sign a

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Dan McAnespie will be hanging up his jacket after serving at the helm of Hudson’s football program.

Santa comes to Northborough

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH - It may not be Christmas yet, but Northborough kids had a chance to see Santa as he drove through town on Dec. 17.

“It makes us feel festive,” said Mary Rose Amato.

The visit was part of an annual event started by the Northborough Recreation and Fire departments during COVID-19 to share Santa and holiday cheer with the community, according to Recreation Director Allie Lane.

“Since then, the families have looked forward to Santa driving by their homes each year,” Lane said.

As part of the event, residents were encouraged to gather at schools, parks and even in their front yard to wave at the big man in red as he drove past in a fire truck.

Amato and her two children, Ronan and Cooper, came to watch Santa at the Marion E. Zeh Elementary School, which was the first official stop on Santa’s journey.

Top: Santa waves from a Northborough fire truck.

Right: Cooper Amato waves to Santa.

Also at Zeh anticipating the arrival of Santa were Anne and Aiden English.

“Aiden is afraid to sit on Santa’s lap, but he’s not afraid to wave,” Anne English said.

After he drove past the elementary school, Santa continued his journey throughout town, including to Melican Middle School, Lincoln Street Elementary School, Proctor Elementary School, the Town Common, Assabet Park, Ellsworth McAfee Park and Memorial and Casey Field.

By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Fire Department has had a very busy year, already surpassing last year’s incident total the first week of December.

But over the weekend, there were three incidents that will be a little bit “different” than the usual fire calls, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and others. They will be providing “mutual aid” to Santa Claus, who will be parking the sleigh and reindeer and riding in a fire truck.

The Santa Run started during the pandemic when lockdowns prevented many children from seeing Santa. The Marlborough Fire Department decided to help the city’s children and took Santa around town. That year, the city was split into east and west along Route 85, which bisects the city from Hudson to Southborough.

For this year, the Marlborough Fire Department decided to do it a little differently by covering the city by fire district.

Firefighter Matthew Armour is the coordinator for the 2022 Santa Run.

“We went with the district format over three nights to allow more children to see

Santa,” said Armour.

The first ‘Santa Run” was in District 1 on Dec. 16. On Dec. 17, Santa visited District 2, and on Dec. 18, he came to District 3.

Santa’s motorcade was led by Marlborough Fire’s Car 6, with Santa riding in Rescue 1, followed by Marlborough’s newest rig, Squad 1.

“People have to realize that the units may be called out to emergencies,” Armour said.

This year, residents were able to track Santa’s stops using the Glympse app.

“We will try to cover as much area as we can and return to an area if at all possible,” Armour said. “We wish our residents a happy and safe holiday season.”

Santa waves from a Marlborough fire truck.

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Paul Horrigan honored as ‘Veteran of the Year’

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - Veterans’ Advisory Board member Paul Horrigan has been named the 2022 Veteran of the Year.

The board presented the award to Horrigan during the Dec. 13 Select Board meeting.

A Vietnam War veteran, Horrigan has been advocating for veterans’ programs for decades. He remains active with the Veterans’ Advisory Board, as well as with the American Legion.

“It was not done alone,” said Horrigan when he received the award.

After he graduated from Boston College, Horrigan joined the U.S. Army. He was trained to be an interpreter in California before being sent to Vietnam in 1967 as an undercover intelligence officer.

He served with the 1st Cavalry Division. He also served in Germany and South Korea. He finished his service as a captain, and his honors include a Bronze Star.

Horrigan and his wife, Pat, have lived in Westborough for nearly four decades. They raised three children in Westborough.

“I feel very blessed by it,” he said.

In addition to the award, Horrigan received citations from the state House of Representatives and the state Senate, as well as the Select Board.

“You are always there helping your fellow veterans,” said Select Board Chair Ian Johnson.

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A raptor tale with a happy ending – owl rescued and released

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

SHREWSBURY - John and Audrey Dalli heard a big bang just outside their Jill Circle home late on Dec. 6.

They opened the sliding door, and John Dalli found something at the foot of the door.

“I saw this big thing splayed out … it looked like a possum,” he said. “Then Audrey came in and saw it was an owl.”

They called the town’s Animal Control, who in turn told them to contact Raptor Tales Rescue (RTR) of Shrewsbury, an organization dedicated to treating and releasing raptors such as hawks and owls.

Within 10 minutes, RTR President Jessica Zorge-Perna arrived.

“I responded to the owl still down on the deck unable to fly away. I quickly netted and contained the owl to be brought back for assessment,” she said.

The barred owl — a young male that was about a year old

— suffered from head trauma, but didn’t have any fractures, said Zorge-Perna.

After a couple of days of treatment — including fluids, pain medications and a hearty meal — the owl was flight tested and placed in an outdoor aviary.

Late in the afternoon of Dec. 8, Zorge-Perna returned to the

Dallis’ home with the owl. They went to the back yard, away from the sliding door. Pointing the owl to some nearby trees, Zorge-Perna released the owl. It perched in the branches not far from the home.

Zorge-Perna estimated that the owl will “hang around” for about an hour before flying off

into the night.

Lots of owls around

The barred owl was not the only raptor making its way to the rescue. The same night, Zorge-Perna took in another owl that had been struck by a vehicle in Worcester.

“It was a great breeding sea-

son for barred owls, and we are seeing increasing numbers injured this winter, mainly hit by vehicles,” she said.

Since its incorporation, RTR has received more than 200 raptors, and it has fielded thousands of calls from the public regarding injured and orphaned wildlife.

Zorge-Perna, who’s been rescuing raptors for more than 10 years, offered the following suggestions to keep down raptor injuries:

• Do not throw food items out of your car. It attracts small animals to roadways that owls then attempt to prey upon and get hit as a result.

• Slow down. Interactions with vehicles are occurring earlier as the nights are getting longer and owls are mainly nocturnal.

• Reduce the chance of raptors hitting windows by turning off lights at night and placing clings or stickers in windows to help birds safely navigate.

• Seek alternative methods for rodent control. Rodenticides often lead to painful death for unintended targets like raptors, other wildlife animals and even household pets.

• Raptors are injured or killed by shot, glue traps, sports net entanglements (remove when not in use), fishing line entanglements (always clean up your gear).

• Use cap chimneys to prevent unwanted visitors. RTR has received many calls of owls and other animals stuck.

Raptor Tales Rescue has a rescue hotline at 978-415-9363, and a Facebook page with more information www.facebook. com/raptortalesrescue

Jessica Zorge-Perna and her daughter, Harper, with the barred owl ready for release on Dec. 8.

Jessica Zorge-Perna shows the wing of the barred owl treated and released by Raptor Tales Rescue on Dec. 8.

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Marlborough welcomes three new firefighters

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – The city’s Fire Department recently welcomed three new firefighters, and it announced promotions for two more.

During the City Council meeting on Nov. 21, Fire Chief Kevin Breen presented Jesus Murillo, James Cacciapaglia and Gus Franchi to the council. They were part of a class of 28 firefighters who had recently graduated from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program in Springfield.

Franchi is a Marine Corps veteran; Cacciapaglia served as an Army Ranger and his brother is a member of the fire

department; and Murillo is a graduate of Marlborough High School and a Marine Corps veteran. He is currently a platoon sergeant with the Marine Corps Reserves.

Breen also announced that Alexander Peckham has been promoted to captain. He has been a firefighter for 31 years, starting as a dispatcher before becoming a firefighter and lieutenant. He is currently stationed at the department’s headquarters on Maple Street.

His son, Alex, is also with the fire department.

Danny Martins was promoted to lieutenant. He has been a member of the MFD since 2018, having come over from Southborough. He is stationed at Station 3 at Boston Post Road East.

Former Hudson police station receives funding to develop affordable housing units

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - The former Hudson Police Department station is one step closer to becoming an affordable housing development.

Last week, the Baker-Polito administration approved $93.4 million in direct funding and $33 million in state and federal housing tax credits from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to develop 790 housing units spanning 14 projects throughout Massachusetts.

Among the projects that received funding from the DHCD is the former station located at 62 Packard Street.

The developer of the project is Metro West Collaborative Development, Inc. DHCD will support the project with federal and state low-income housing tax credits and subsidized funds. This project will

receive $17.5 million in funding from DHCD.

Metro West Collaborative Development, is proposing to construct 40 affordable units, which would include 31 apartments at the rear of the site and nine townhouses in front of Packard Street.

The redevelopment of the site was approved at Town Meeting in 2020.

According to Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development Pam Helinek, one of the buildings would be compliant with the

Americans with Disabilities Act.

In addition, there would be a parking lot with 47 spaces in between the apartments and the townhouses. The developers also want to construct a patio and have open space to the right of the apartments.

Originally, there were 40 parking spaces proposed as part of the project. However, Helinek said the developers decided to reconfigure the lot after town officials voiced concerns about the lack of parking.

She said that the extra spots would most likely be used for

guest parking, and she anticipates that some of the spots may remain vacant.

As housing prices rise, Helinek said residents are getting “priced out” of living in homes, which makes affordable housing more appealing to people.

“Older people, disabled people, or any young families just getting started would be able to afford to live here with the rising housing prices. They will now have a better chance. I think that is a really important thing for the community,” she said.

Grant approved as part of “mini round”

The Affordable Housing Trust had applied for the funding for the first time this year, but did not get approved, which Helinek said is common.

However, she said the trust was invited back to apply for the “mini round,” which consisted of “really good proj -

ects” that are “ready to hit the ground running.”

“We were very excited to get approved for funding,” she said.

Now that the project has received funding, Helinek said the Affordable Housing Trust is “finalizing various construction documents” and preparing to close on the project.

She said that closing on affordable housing projects is “complicated” because there are multiple funding sources for the project, which include the grant, local funding and a donation from the Affordable Housing Trust.

Helinek anticipates the closing will be completed in July. Then, developers would begin the demolition and construction process quickly after.

She added that the project would be completed by October 2024, and the development would achieve full occupancy by March 2025.

Silent night, holy night; All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin Mother and child; Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace; Sleep in heavenly peace.

Jesus Murillo, James Cacciapaglia and Gus Franchi will be the newest members of the Marlborough Fire Department.

This is a rendering of Metro West Collaborative Development’s project in Hudson that was submitted as part of a recent proposal for a project in Northborough.

Marlborough event creates gift kits for teenagers

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – It may not have looked like Santa’s workshop, but for a few hours two rooms near the bowling alleys at Apex Entertainment Center were filled with the holiday spirit.

On Nov. 30, members of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Kits for Kids for the annual “Network with a Purpose,” creating 300 gift kits for less fortunate teen girls and boys.

“This is so great to see,” said Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert Schlacter.

“This is one of my favorite events,” said Jen Campbell, who is operations coordinator for the chamber.

Apex provided not only the space, but food and items for the kits as well.

“If there’s one thing that makes me proud to run Apex is to give back to the community,” said Apex General Manager Danny Gomes. “It breaks my heart to see some

kids not have Christmas like other kids.”

Within the two rooms – one to assemble kits for girls, the other room for boys – Kits for Kids organized bins of toiletries, winter clothing, toys and more.

With Santa himself leading

the way, chamber members and their families, along with City Council members Mark Oram, Donald Landers and Samantha Perlman, loaded the items into bags. Topped with stuffed animals, the completed kits were then set aside for

pickup the following day.

According to Heather Johnston of Kits for Kids, the bags were heading to the Marlborough Community Cupboard for distribution.

Kits for Kids assembles and distributes kits year round to organizations such as Metrowest Boys & Girls Club, Employment Options Inc., Girls Inc.

of Worcester, South Middlesex Opportunity Council and Carol’s Closet.

Financial donations may be sent to Kits for Kids, a 501(c)(3) organization, to P.O. Box 33, Marlborough, MA 01752.

For information, visit www. kitsforkids.org.

For information on the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, visit marlboroughchamber.org.

Above: Robert Schlacter, right, president and CEO of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, greets volunteers – and Santa – to the “Network with a Purpose” event on Nov. 30 at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough.

Jamie Reilly of St. Mary’s Credit Union, left, presents a completed kit during the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Network with a Purpose” on Nov. 30 at Apex Entertainment. 300 gift kits were made at the event.

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Right: Members of the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club had a Holiday Meeting in the Conference Room at the Apex Entertainment Center. As they socialized, Juniors enjoyed an ornament swap, Secret Santa and a cookie swap with “tons” of cookies.

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Christmas cookies have become one of the most popular treats of the holiday season. Dating back centuries, the baked treat has become a tradition in many of the countries around the world.

The United States is no exception to the cookie popularity.

Christmas customs include gathering to decorate cookies and having cookie exchanges to experience a variety of the delicious goodies. In addition,

Left: Getting into the holiday spirit at First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, all parishioners, young and old, were invited to decorate homemade cookies in the Parish Hall after the Dec. 11 church service. In the photo, from left, are Emma Purnell, Mia Oliveira and Lori Hanney.

many of us just work in our kitchen to bake classic cookies for our family and friends.

Marlborough is no exception to the cookie tradition.

“Oh! SNAP We’re Decorating Gingerbread people!” was offered at the Marlborough Senior Center with seniors

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A sweet time decorating cookies across Marlborough

decorating gingerbread men baked by students in the Culinary Department of the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The high school bakers also supplied icing in a rainbow of colors.

Getting into the holiday spirit at First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, all parishioners, young and old, were invited to decorate homemade cookies Dec. 11 in the Parish Hall after the church service.

Members of the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club had a Holiday Meeting Dec. 6 at the Conference Room at the

Apex Entertainment Center. As they socialized, Juniors enjoyed an ornament swap, Secret Santa and a cookie swap with “tons” of cookies. All in the spirit of the season, they celebrated their year of giving back to the community.

THE MARLBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER received a holiday gift from the Marlborough Foundation of $1,250. The Marlborough Foundation gives a yearly gift to the Senior Center to use at its discretion. This year the donation will go towards assisting seniors with fuel costs. Trish Pope, execu-

tive director, and others at the Council on Aging, are extremely grateful to the Marlborough Foundation for their very generous gift.

DURING this holiday season we hope that you are well, warm, and have food on your table. If you are able, please consider a donation to Sweats for Vets. Find more information at www.sweats4vets.com

THANK YOU to J.P. and Melynda Gallagher of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting for their donation to the Toys for Tots Drive at the Marlborough

Walcott Heritage Farms revisions making their way through Marlborough boards

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – Revised plans for the former McGee Farm on 339 Boston Post Road East continue to make their way through the city boards.

On Dec. 15, WP Marlborough MA Owner LLC, the applicant for the proposed Walcott Heritage Farms, came before the Conservation Commission. No action was taken, and the hearing was continued to the commission’s next meeting on Jan. 12.

This comes after the City Council approved the special permit for the project with conditions in September.

The City Council had previously rejected the special permit, citing a negative impact on traffic. WP Marlborough MA Owner LLC appealed the decision to Land Court, where

a judge remanded the matter back to City Council.

The original plans called for 180 units across four buildings, with 128 one-bedrooms and 60 two-bedrooms; 376 parking spaces; an indoor-outdoor amenities package; and a walking trail.

The revised plans now call for 140 multifamily units across three buildings, with 280 onsite parking spaces, open spaces, amenities and a walking trail.

There will also be four electric vehicle charging stations.

In addition, the impervious area has been reduced from 4.5 to 3.56 acres and increases the minimum buffer to the bordering wetlands from 3 feet to 20 feet.

The project is scheduled to begin in April 2023.

Other conditions

Before the building permit

is issued, the applicant will provide a $200,000 payment to the city that will be used by the City Council for the study, design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 20, Village Drive and the site’s main entrance.

Additionally, before the permit is issued, the applicant will provide $20,000 to be used by the council to study and/or fund shared transportation options to provide access between the site and its neighbors and downtown.

Within six months after the final certificate of occupancy is issued, the applicant will request the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to reconsider a traffic signal based on traffic data reflecting the project’s full occupancy.

Details on the revised permit is available via tinyurl. com/4x72a4vu.

Fire Department. Lost Shoe raised over $5,000 during their “Turkey Trot” and they delivered four cars full of toys that will find their way to families in need this Christmas season.

MARLBOROUGH ROTARY CLUB President Mark Vital recently presented a check to buy a new Nic View camera for UMass Memorial Health Center.

When UMass Memorial Hospital first got the Nic View cameras for their neo-natal unit about ten years ago, the service organization joined several other Rotary Clubs in the area in buying the new tool to allow parents to keep tabs on their preemie babies while under the care of the NeoNatal team. As is the case in medicine, the old cameras are now obsolete and the hospital needed to purchase the new products to give the best possible care to these patients who are the most vulnerable. To that end, President Mark presented the check for a new Nic-View camera to Liz Parker-Gagne,

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“Oh! SNAP We’re Decorating Gingerbread People!” was offered at the Marlborough Senior Center with seniors decorating gingerbread men. In the photo, from left, are Susan Alatalo, Lois Dolan and Jean Peters.

Saint John’s student appointed to Shrewsbury DEIB Committee

resa Flynn seconded Casavant’s nomination.

Flynn said she “really appreciated” his story of being born to immigrant parents and his desire to embrace diversity.

Select Board members John Samia and Michelle Conlin nominated Goel, who is a junior at Shrewsbury High School. Samia said he appreciated

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - The newlyestablished Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEIB) welcomed a student as a member Nov. 15.

Four junior high school students who are all residents of Shrewsbury applied for a spot on the committee, including Yaa Amponsah, Shivam Goel, George Hanna and Laura Lee.

During a Select Board meeting on Nov. 15, the board ultimately voted 3-2 for Hanna to join the committee.

Hanna, who is a junior at Saint John’s High School and a first generation U.S. citizen of Egyptian descent, said he is “incredibly grateful” to be elected and excited to “contribute as much as possible.”

“Being a contributor to the community has been a goal of mine for a long time, so now being on this committee, I can’t help but be eager to be a part of something larger than myself,” Hanna said.

The committee, which was approved by the Select Board Aug. 23, aims to foster an environment that embraces diversity. The committee will be made up of seven members, including one high school junior or senior.

Select Board member Beth Casavant said the decision to appoint one out of the four students was “very, very difficult.”

“I was blown away by the resumes, cover letters and the interest from the four high school students. I would love to appoint all four of them,” she said.

Casavant nominated Hanna.

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“I would love to appoint all four of them”

Saint John’s student George Hanna will be joining the town’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee.

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Being a contributor to the community has been a goal of mine for a long time … I can’t help but be eager to be a part of something larger than myself.

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From cable to YouTube, Marlborough schools get the word out

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“It’s a great way of saying ‘Hey, this is what’s coming up,’” she said.

She added that the schools’ Instagram account has 200,000 impressions, with 180,000 different accounts accessing the information.

YouTube is another popular platform, with instructional videos topping the list, followed by performance and entertainment videos.

Morin also focused on other forms of media, such as postcards to recruit potential employees, LinkedIn to post job openings, and the MPS digital library which features videos

of school programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

MPS recently rolled out a new monthly series on WMCT called the “Superintendent’s Corner.” Upcoming programs include music tutorials and a welcome video for new staffers.

“I’m thrilled with the work you and the staff have done,” said School Committee member Katherine Hennessy.

Morin said she would like to hold more video translation classes and have the schools produce a weekly news segment. She currently has a Marlborough High School senior as an intern videographer.

New school bus contract

In order to deal with an ongoing shortage of bus drivers, Director of Finance and Operations Douglas Dias issued a call for a new contract for bus transportation.

The school district received one bid from North Reading Transportation. The contract would go from Jan. 15, 2023, to June 30, 2025.

The School Committee approved the contract.

Holiday donations

MPS accepted several donations to benefit less fortunate families during the holiday season.

Metrowest Jewish Family Services donated nearly $3,400 worth of girls’ jeans and leggings. In addition, Marlborough High School student Ava VanBuskirk collected 72 pairs of socks in a clothing drive.

The Rotary Club donated $1,000 in gift cards to Walmart and Target. The gift cards will help families purchase gifts for older children.

Toys for Tots will provide about 350 toys for students age 12 and under.

The donations will be distributed via the schools’ Wraparound Program coordinators and the schools’ adjustment counselors.

Hudson wastewater treatment plant to get $18 million for upgrades

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with Daniel O’Connell’s Sons Inc. to upgrade the plant.

Upgrades to main facility and Main Street pumping station

According to Ryder, the $18 million will fund “various sections” between the treatment plant on Municipal Drive and the Main Street pump station.

Phase one of wastewater treatment plant upgrades took place in 2008 and included renovations to the pumps and electrical upgrades to the facilities, according to Ryder.

“Various things that were not completed in phase one will be done in phase two,” he said.

In 2019, per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) levels in Hudson’s groundwater supply were detected above the federal health advisory level.

Over the summer, the Select

Board approved an 18% water rate increase and an 11% sewer rate increase to collect funding for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and to lessen PFAS pollutants, according to Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory.

The upgrades to the treatment plant include the installation of a back-up generator, new aerators in the aeration tanks and new clarifiers and electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Ryder said the improvements to the Main Street pump station will include upgrades to the generators, pumps and wells.

Ryder said the upgrades will also be covered by the State Revolving Fund. The fund is part of the state Department of Environmental Protection and offers loan options to municipalities to improve their water infrastructure and drinking water safety, according to its website.

In October, Hudson received $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to upgrade the plant’s ability to mitigate PFAS contamination.

U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and state Rep. Kate Hogan (DStow) toured Hudson’s PFAS treatment system, located on Chestnut Street and presented the check to Hudson officials.

“Almost every community across the Third District has been impacted by PFAS contamination, and that’s particularly true here in Hudson. I’m grateful to the town’s leadership that recognized the dangers of these forever chemicals early and have emerged as leaders in responding to contaminations,” Trahan said in a press release.

Ryder projects that the phase two upgrades will be completed within two years.

Hudson Interact Club strives to make a difference

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - The Hudson High School Interact Club has had its hands full this holiday season.

The club’s mission is to give back to the community and unite the residents of Hudson.

“I am trying to give something back to a community that welcomed me,” said Louise Heinrichs, who immigrated to the United States.

Winter Festival

The Interact Club recently paired up with the Hudson High School Booster Club to volunteer at the Winter Festival.

According to advisor of the Interact Club and social studies teacher Pam Porter, the festival supports the Hudson Holiday Coalition, a fundraiser for families who can’t afford Christmas presents.

Isabellah DeCosta said she likes being a member of the club because it has exposed her to different ways people can help their neighbors in need.

“I really enjoy it overall,”

she said.

DeCosta was excited to volunteer at the Winter Festival because she said could network with other organizations to learn more about serving the community.

In addition to volunteering at the Winter Festival, Porter

said the Interact Club will also put together gift packages for families in need.

This fall, she said 30 high school students joined the club and have participated in food, clothes and linen drives.

Porter called the club a “really cool way” for students to

get involved with the town, give back to others and take on leadership roles.

“Kids enjoy doing it; they feel like they have a choice and voice,” Porter said.

Hanna Georgiev said she joined to give back to the community and to become more

involved with the town.

“More people should join and come in because a lot of people don’t understand all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make Hudson a good place for everyone. It led me to understand how everyone was trying to pitch in and help,” she said.

Interact Club members take a break from a linen drive for a photo.

Interact Club members smile for a group photo.

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notch’ spirit in Hudson

A former football player, football has been part of McAnespie’s life for 45 years.

He began playing football in the seventh grade and continued to play in high school and throughout his college career at Fitchburg State.

After graduating college, he pursued a career as a history teacher and served as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Pelham High School in New Hampshire.

He later moved to Georgia after accepting a job teaching history at Dunwoody High School where McAnespie also served as an assistant coach.

“If you hear about Friday night lights, I was in it. It was awesome,” McAnespie said.

He and his wife then moved

back to Massachusetts when he accepted a position at Hudson High School where he currently serves as vice principal.

Though the crowds were larger in Georgia, McAnespie said the Hawks’ support makes the Friday games “a great event.”

“The spirit here in Hudson is top notch. The red sea is phenomenal,” he said. “When

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we say family at the end of our chant, we really mean it. People live it around here.”

He’ll miss the grind, but McAnespie said he will miss the players the most.

Each team has a different personality, he explained, and it’s kept his job interesting.

He described the team this year as close-knit and “extremely dedicated” during

workouts and practices over the summer.

“In the morning during summer workouts, he would always be the first one there, the loudest one there,” said Captain Will Jackson. “He is just an energetic, all-around great guy. I want to congratulate him. He has been a part of this community for a long time, and he has made a big impact.”

McAnespie is someone he can “always rely on,” Jackson said.

“He really cared about my future and stuff, which was really great as a young adult trying to grow. As a person he was great and as a coach he was always consistent,” he said.

McAnespie reflects on career

This fall, the Hawks made it deep into the postseason. The team was undefeated until they ultimately fell in the quarterfinals against Dover Sherborn.

Additionally, at the helm of the team, McAnespie has overseen some of Hudson’s memorable games, including when the Hawks beat Marlborough in the 100th anniversary of the Thanksgiving game.

However, McAnespie said that some of his best memories did not happen on the field.

“The wins and losses you forget them. It’s more about the relationships you share with the kids and the families who live in Hudson,” he said.

Over the years, a handful of McAnespie’s former players

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have joined him on the sidelines as assistant coaches.

One of such assistant coaches is Jake Wardwell, who said he always looked up to McAnespie.

“He always guided us on and off the field when I played for him. He’s a great coach,” he said.

Wardwell said he “still needs to pinch” himself when he thinks about playing for McAnespie and then serving as his assistant coach.

“Coaching with him has been an honor. Seeing him on the sideline since I was a kid, I haven’t seen a game of Hudson high football without Coach, so it’s gonna be a little bit weird, but I am happy for him,” he said.

‘The biggest Hawk fan ever’

Though he won’t be coaching, McAnespie will still be “the biggest Hawk fan ever” by attending games.

Hudson High School Athletic Director Jessica Winders said it’s difficult to imagine someone else at the helm.

“He’s certainly earned the right to decide when to retire so I don’t begrudge him the decision, but he will be hard to replace,” Winders said.

She added, “Dan has been the face of the program for 25 years, so to say that he will be missed doesn’t do him justice. His impact on Hudson football and the lives of the hundreds of student-athletes is simply immeasurable.”

‘The whole town of Hudson is going to miss him:’Football coach retires

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St. Stephen’s stages successful food drive

MARLBOROUGH

– Challenged to collect 500 items for their local food pantry during the month of October, the people of St. Stephen Lutheran Church met and exceeded the goal, amassing 663 cans and packages donated to the Hudson Community Food Pantry.

Their efforts had an additional benefit. As one of the first 100 participants to meet the “Feed the Northeast” goal of the Thrivent Northeast Member Network, St. Stephen was rewarded with a $500 donation from Thrivent to the food pantry. Frank Dutt, of Hudson, was the team leader who spearheaded the church project.

Thrivent is a not-for-profit financial services organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Appleton, Wis., and it was founded by Lutherans. Thrivent clients are part of regional member

networks that sponsor generosity programs, financial workshops and social events. HCFP is a nonprofit organization serving residents of Hudson, Berlin, and Bolton who struggle with food insecurity.

St. Stephen’s is a member of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more information about St. Stephen Lutheran Church, visit www.saintstephenlutheran. com or the church’s Facebook page.

Marlborough Police raise $3,138 through ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – If you had noticed members of Marlborough Police looking a bit scruffy last month, that’s because the officers were taking part in “No Shave November.”

Nearly 30 officers collected a total of $3,138 for Cops for Kids with Cancer, an organization that helps families with children diagnosed with cancer.

“Childhood cancer is one of the

hardest things a family can go through. Cops for Kids with Cancer donates over 94% of donations directly to families impacted by this, so it is a charity all of us here at MPD look forward to donating to,” said Officer Brady Schartner.

According to its website, Cops for Kids with Cancer has provided financial assistance to more than 800 families in need throughout New England.

For information, visit copsforkidswithcancer.org.

Our Taking Care program is designed to provide short-term stabilization and resolution to adults suffering from a crisis or exacerbation of their mental health disorder. Self-Care leads to a better quality of life and maintains well-being. Our program allows you to receive treatment while still maintaining an active lifestyle at school, work or in your community.

Members of the Marlborough Police Department recently wrapped up its “No Shave November” campaign, with proceeds benefiting Cops for Kids with Cancer.

Flanking the 663 collected cans and boxes of food, from left, front row: Alissa and Theo Walters, Leo and Lena Mileski. Back row, Pastor Greg Mileski, Beth Warner, Shay Warner, Jan Conlin, Ann Weston and Doug Kellogg.

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY – After tying the game in the third period and going into over time, the Shrewsbury boys hockey team fell against Andover High School.

“I thought we did well. We played really well,” said Coach Rich Grant. “We worked hard. [It’s] the second game of the season. Last year, that team beat us pretty good, and I thought we hung on there. I thought we played pretty well tonight.”

Andover and Shrewsbury went head-to-head on Dec. 17 at NorthStar Ice Sports in Westborough. The Colonials tied the game in the third, but ultimately fell 3-2.

In their first game of the season earlier that week, Shrewsbury beat Billerica 4-1.

When asked about the Colonials goals for the season, Grant

said the Colonials want to do well in the league.

In the short-term, Grant said Shrewsbury goal is to “stay in it,” while the team’s long-term goal is to make the playoffs and go as far as possible.

“We want to finish at the top. We want to make playoffs,” he said.

Additionally, Shrewsbury hopes to continue to grow its

hockey program. Grant noted that a lot of its players are young.

“We’ve got a good, fast, talented team,” he said.

After this loss against Andover, Grant hopes the Colonials take away that they can play against whoever is on their schedule.

“It’s a good team. They did well last year,” Grant said. “My hope is that we gain confidence

as the season goes on.”

He continued, “Halfway through the period, I’m like, we’re going to win more than we lose this year because it’s a good group of kids. They work

hard.”

The Colonials will be playing against Chelmsford on Dec. 21 at the Chelmsford Forum.

Chelmsford stands 1-1 on the season.

Shrewsbury and Andover hockey players race toward the puck. The teams faced off against each other on Dec. 17 at NorthStar Ice Sports.

Marlborough

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough boys varsity basketball team defeated Westborough 55-53 on their home court Dec. 16.

“We got the win, that’s what’s most important,” said Marlborough head coach Graham Asum.

The team came out strong in the first half, but Asum said the Panthers began to “feel the pressure” in the second half.

He noted that the team will work on handling the pressure and he will place players in their strongest positions.

Asum called Westborough “a good team” against whom the Panthers always “battle.”

While Asum was a student at Marlborough High School, he played against Westborough who was coached by the current head coach Brian Willard.

“Brian Willard is a great coach, he’s tremendous. He does a great job with the guys,

he gets them to play hard all of the time and it is always fun to play against him,” Asum said.

He added that “things have come full circle” because he played against Willard as an athlete and now as a coach.

“It’s funny because we will go and talk and it’s funny

how time flies. It’s fun to see it though. I think all of these coaches are happy to see me running the program now,” Asum said.

Willard reflected on Westborough’s loss, noting that “he doesn’t feel good about any losses.”

However, it was the first game of the season for the Rangers, who Willard said are a young group that “is still figuring out who they are as a team.”

“We showed a lot of good things. We were down early, but we made a very, very good

comeback, so that’s something I guess we can go by,” he said.

“We didn’t quit. We just fell a little bit short,” Willard added.

Marlborough senior captain Jason Knollenberg said his team “came out strong” in the first quarter, but “slacked on defense” toward the end.

“But, we executed and we got the win,” Knollenberg said.

Knollenberg believes this season will be successful for the Panthers because of the hard work they put into practice. He said the team will “take each day as it comes,” but the Panthers are aiming to qualify for the state championship.

However, Asum said, “That’s [the state championship] too far ahead. For me, it’s just about beating Nashoba on Tuesday.”

Senior Sean Deneen credited the win to team effort, noting that “everyone stepped up.”

“We did what we needed to do,” he added.

A Westborough player dribbles past a Marlborough player.

A Marlborough player gets ready to make a pass during the game against Westborough.

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HOMES MORE&

Lisa Y. Shaw Broker Associate

Ring in the New Year!

With the holiday season wrapping up, what’s to be expected in 2023 for the housing market?

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lisasells@remaxexec.com www.lisashawsells.com

The NAR (National Association of Realtors) reported that interest rates doubled from the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2022, ringing the average rate for a 30 year fixed from 2.9 to 6%. That is forecasted to remain pretty consistent throughout 2023 fluctuating between 6-6.6 throughout the year and finishing 2023 right around 6%. While the buyer pool is still very strong, these rates of course have affected the number of homes sold throughout the year. This decline started just under 5% in Q1 and rose to almost 10% in Q2. The decline I number of homes sold per month is expected to be almost 25% once the year end numbers

are in. The good news is that the forecasted numbers are expected to improve over 2023 and the NAR suggests we will see a positive number by the end of 2023 with an almost 5% increase. New construction and multi family units sold are expected to follow a similar trend throughout 2023 as well.

How will this change affect home sale prices? Well yes as you may have guessed, likely in a similar pattern. While home sale prices have been increasing fairly drastically (20% in a lot of cases YOY) since 2019, the beginning of 2022 started with prices almost 15% over last years and as we closed out Q3 we were seeing prices that

were only about 8% more than last year. That percentage is forecasted to continue to drop throughout the year and we’re expected to see no more than a 2% price increase over last year as we finish out 2023.

That’s a lot of numbers to roll around in your head and unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future. I do think it will be a more balanced market and while prices will still remain at all-time highs, there will be more room for negotiation and contingencies and some of the pressure of the previous years will be reduced. If you’re thinking of selling it’s best to get the advice of a professional realtor and your accountant, having the right team is always the safest best having experts work on your behalf is absolutely in your best

interest. Cheers to an amazing 2023 ahead! For more market updates, feel free to reach out: email- lisasells@remaxexec. com Instagram @lisashawsells or call me 508 826-7661

Kelly Lizotte at Rhome Mortgage, 508 523-6409, kelly@ rhomemortgage.com or Brian Tankersley VP and Sales manager at Security First Mortgage Lending, 508 853-3000 x230, btank@securityfirstmf.com You can also check out the details online at www.mymasshome.org Bottom line is that’s it’s a new season in the real estate market and changes are happening. Nothing that will stop people from buying and selling just different ways to do it. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions you may have, lisasells@remaxexec.com 508 826-7661.

POLICE FIRE&

Police arrest Worcester man after foot chase

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - A suspect fleeing on foot resulted in Shrewsbury police arresting a Worcester man.

Jordan Nelson, 20, was arrested on two outstanding felony warrants and resisting arrest.

At approximately 1:42 p.m. on Dec. 13, Shrewsbury police received a 911 call from a resident who lives on Lake Street. In a

press release, police said that the call was disconnected before the dispatcher could learn what was the problem.

When officers arrived at the scene, they later reported that a man — allegedly Nelson — fled out of a side window when he saw police. Nelson then fled on foot, and Shrewsbury police said they learned his identity and discovered that he had “multiple” warrants out for his arrest.

Additional officers arrived

and began searching the area, and police requested K-9 units.

Police said an officer shortly spotted Nelson near the intersection of Route 140 and Melody Lane. When officers ordered him to stop, Nelson fled through several yards and over a fence, according to police.

Police apprehended Nelson near the intersection of Route 140 and Turning Leaf Circle, and he was taken into custody “after a brief struggle,” officers said.

Worcester sheriff warns about recent phone scams

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

REGION - Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which the caller claims they are a sheriff’s office employee and tells victims that there is an arrest warrant in their name or the name of a loved one.

To avoid going to jail, the caller tells the individual that they need to pay a fine. Other popular phone scams involve claims of missed jury duty that also results in fines.

The sheriff’s office has now received numerous reports of phone scams.

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In some cases, the scammer identifies himself as an officer of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and then asks for money to clear up a warrant. In some instances, the caller requests that payments be made in the form of gift certificates. The caller will then have the victim remain on the line the entire time until the victim purchases the gift certificates and relays specific financial information from the gift certificate to the caller.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office encourages people to be aware of calls like this and to never give personal or financial information over the phone to

anyone whom you didn’t call yourself.

“Our department does not contact residents and demand payment or ask for credit card information. Today’s scam artists are always testing new tactics. Residents need to beware of any unsolicited calls that ask for their personal or financial information,” said Evangelidis. “These callers can sound convincing, may be aggressive, and try to intimidate you with threats of jail time or steep fines. We encourage anyone who gets a suspicious call to hang up and contact their associated institutions directly to verify any requests.”

Police arrest two men after foot chase

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - Two men have been arrested following a foot chase Dec. 15 in Shrewsbury.

Luis Santos, 56, of Worcester, was arrested and charged with failing to stop for police, operating with a suspended license (subsequent offense), possession of a Class B substance, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, conspiracy, resisting arrest and multiple civil motor vehicle violations.

Victor Delgado, 47, of Roxbury, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class B substance, conspiracy and resisting arrest.

At approximately 1:27 a.m., Shrewsbury police attempted to stop a blue 2006 Toyota Scion on Hartford Turnpike for operating with an expired registration. The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee,

according to a Shrewsbury police press release.

The vehicle allegedly fled from Hartford Turnpike onto 140 Northbound, then onto Main Street Westbound, onto I-290 West. The vehicle then exited I-290 onto Lincoln Street in Worcester, and proceeded onto Country Club Boulevard in Worcester.

Santos, who was reportedly operating the vehicle, and Delgado then jumped out of the vehicle, while it was still moving, and fled on foot.

Delgado was quickly taken into custody by Shrewsbury police. Officers chased Santos on foot through the yards of Lincoln Village Apartments and took him into custody as he attempted to enter an apartment.

This is the second arrest Shrewsbury police have made following a foot chase this week.

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Shrewsbury

Saturday, Dec. 10

4:12 a.m. Arrested, Boniface Thuo Kibe, 40, of 43 Nutmeg Dr., Worcester, for OUI liquor, child endangerment while OUI.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

1:47 a.m. Arrested, Michael B. Cole, 29, of 21 Flagler Dr., Apt. A, Holden, for poss Class B w/intent to distribute (cocaine only).

Thursday, Dec. 15

1:27 a.m. Arrested, Victor Manuel Delgado, 47, of 291 Eustis St., Roxbury, for possession Class B substance, resisting arrest, conspiracy, and Luis M. Santos, 56, of 5 Clapp St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for resisting arrest, conspiracy, possession Class B substance, speeding in violation special regulation, marked lanes violation, unregistered vehicle, no inspection sticker, fail to stop/ yield, right on red prohib violation, improper operation of motor vehicle, op MV with license suspended, fail to stop for police, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger).

3:26 a.m. Arrested, Christina Cruz, 39, of 46 Richard St., Worcester, for possession Class B substance, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, and Kathleen A. Liberty, 52, of 1331 Main St., Worcester, for possession Class B substance, manufacture Class A substance, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, warrant (8 cts).

6:25 p.m. Arrested, William Scott McElhaney Jr., 38, of 3 Commonwealth Ave., Hopkinton, for vandalize

property.

Marlborough

Thursday, Dec. 8

11:02 a.m. Arrested, Kevyn Andrew Medeiros Ferreira, 19, of 54 River St., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended, number plate missing. Monday, Dec. 12

6:39 a.m. Arrested, Jonathan Braga Monteiro, 44, of 11 Kirby St., Marlborough, for true warrant/warrant management system (3 cts), vandalize property.

Westborough

Thursday, Dec. 8

8:06 p.m. Arrested , Matthew J. Drasser, 40, of 1 Corning Fairbanks Way, Apt. 107, Westborough, for OUIliquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, use electronic device while operating MV 1st offense. Friday, Dec. 9

10:41 p.m. Arrested, Henry Timothy Arsenault, 66, of 227 North St., Leominster, for OUI-liquor or .08% 3rd offense, leave scene of property damage, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

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.

LEGAL NOTICES

HUDSON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition

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Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts 2022 extending remote meeting provisions of Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board will be conducted fully-remote. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of C.C.S, Trust, Manuel Santos, Trustee to obtain a Special Permit pursuant to Sections 5.3.2.1 and 5.1.6.1, and a variance pursuant to Section 5.2.4 of the Town of Hudson Zoning By-laws to convert the use of the premises to a six (6) multi-unit residential use at 17 School Street. The subject property is located at 17 School Street within the C-2 Commercial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 29, Parcel 255.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, online at http:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CL6M72587B8F and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson. org.

Mauro, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. M122P5041EA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex North Division Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Carol G. Ferland

Date of Death: August 21. 2022

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Mark A. Ferland of Franklin, MA

A Will has been admitted to informal probate. Mark A. Ferland of Franklin, MA. 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 from 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.

MARLBOROUGH

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

PROJECT: Wayside Crossing Shopping Plaza Improvements

LOCATION: 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA

PROPONENT: Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form (“ENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before 12/5/2022

This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA,” M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L).

Copies of the ENF may be obtained from: Bohler, Attn: Matt Bombaci, 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA, 508-480-9900, mbombaci@bohlereng.com

Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Marlborough.

The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if an Environmental Impact Report is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project.

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AVISO PÚBLICO DE REVISIÓN AMBIENTAL

PROYECTO: Mejoras de Wayside Crossing Shopping Plaza

UBICACIÓN: 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA

PROPONENTE: Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. El abajo firmante presentará un formulario de notificación ambiental (“ENF”) al Secretario de Energía y Asuntos Ambientales el día 15 de diciembre de 2023.

Esto iniciará la revisión del proyecto anterior en conformidad con la Ley de Política Ambiental de Massachusetts (“MEPA”, Ley General de Massachusetts [M.G.L.], capítulo 30, secciones 61-62L). Se pueden obtener copias del ENF en: Bohler, Attn: Matt Bombaci, 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA, 508-480-9900, mbombaci@bohlereng.com

También se enviarán copias electrónicas del ENF a la Comisión de Conservación y la Junta de Planificación de Marlborough.

El Secretario de Energía y Asuntos Ambientales publicará un aviso del ENF en Environmental Monitor, recibirá comentarios públicos sobre el proyecto y luego decidirá si se requiere un informe de impacto ambiental. También se puede programar una visita al sitio o una sesión de consulta remota sobre el proyecto. Todas las personas que deseen hacer comentarios sobre el proyecto, o ser notificados de una visita al sitio o una sesión de consulta remota, deben enviar un correo electrónico a MEPA@ mass.gov o al analista de MEPA que figura en Environmental Monitor. Las solicitudes de traducción de idiomas u otras adaptaciones deben enviarse a la misma dirección de correo electrónico. La correspondencia por correo debe dirigirse a Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, haciendo referencia al proyecto anterior.

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AVISO PÚBLICO DE REVISÃO AMBIENTAL

PROJETO: Melhorias no Wayside Crossing Shopping Plaza

LOCAL: 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA

PROPONENTE: Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc O(A) signatário(a) está enviando, pelo presente documento, um Formulário de notificação ambiental (“ENF”) a(o) Secretário(a) de Energy & Environmental Affairs (Questões Ambientais e de Energia) no dia 15/12/2023.

Isso iniciará a revisão do projeto mencionado acima de acordo com a Lei de Política Ambiental de Massachusetts (“MEPA”, L.G.M. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Cópias do ENF podem ser obtidas com: Bohler, Attn: Matt Bombaci, 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA, 508-480-9900, mbombaci@bohlereng.com

Cópias eletrônicas do ENF também estão sendo enviadas à Comissão de Conservação e ao Conselho de Marlborough.

O(A) Secretário(a) de Energy & Environmental Affairs publicará o aviso do ENF no Monitor ambiental, receberá os comentários públicos sobre o projeto e, depois, decidirá se um Relatório de impacto ambiental é necessário.

Uma visita ao local e/ou sessão de consulta remota sobre o projeto também poderá ser agendada. Todas as pessoas que desejem comentar sobre o projeto, ou serem avisadas de uma visita ao local e/ou sessão de consulta remota, devem enviar um e-mail para: MEPA@ mass.gov ou para o(a) analista do MEPA listado(a) no Monitor ambiental. Solicitações de interpretação ou outras acomodações devem ser direcionadas para o mesmo endereço de e-mail. A correspondência postal deve ser direcionada para: Secretary of Energy & En-

vironmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Atenção: MEPA Office, referenciando o projeto acima.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MARLBOROUGH BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marlborough Board of Health will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed Regulations for the Minimum Standards for Human Habitation, Food Establishments, and On-Site Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems. The hearing will occur on January 9, 2023, at 6:30 PM, at City Hall, 140 Main Street, Council Committee Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Marlborough, MA, 01752. Copies of the proposed regulation can be obtained from the Marlborough Board of Health office, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Lower level, Marlborough, MA 01752 during regular business hours or call 508.460.3751. Drafts of the proposed regulations are provided below for convenience.

Street, Map 52, Parcel 88, in the Residential C Zoning District and Groundwater Protection Overlay District Area 3. Applications and plans, prepared by Gale Associates, Inc., are on file at the Town Clerk’s office, Planning office and may be viewed on the Planning Department webpage at https://www.town.northborough. ma.us/planning-department/pages/projectsunder-review-planning-board

Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, signed into law on June 16, 2021, as amended by Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting will be conducted via remote participation.  No in-person attendance by members of the public will be permitted. To participate in the public comment portions of this meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, please click this URL to join: https://town-northborough-ma-us.zoom. us/j/82546102224 Passcode: 155770 Or Telephone: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 825 4610 2224 Passcode: 155770

SHREWSBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

ulators and Related for the Town of Shrewsbury Clerks Office, comparative judgments of technical factors, in addition to price, will be necessary. This proposal is being sought to insure that the best services available for Electronic Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators and Related are received by the Town of Shrewsbury and its employees at competitive costs.

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 P.M. on January 24, 2023

Kevin J. Mizikar, Town Manager Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building 100 Maple Ave Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Electronic Copy to: KMizikar@ShrewsburyMA.gov

Any questions or comments should be directed, by email, to Sharyn Thomas, Town Clerk, Town of Shrewsbury, at sthomas@shrewsburyma.gov no later than January 10, 2023, EOB (4:30 PM). Any communication received after this date will not be addressed.

WORCESTER

Regulations

for the Minimum Standards for Human Habitation, Food Establishments, and On-Site Sewage Treatment

& Disposal Systems

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111, section 31 and any other enabling law, the Marlborough Board of Health adopts the following regulation. The purpose of this regulation is to protect residents, businesses, and public health within the City of Marlborough.

Article I: Minimum Standards for Human Habitation

105 CMR 410.000 MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION (STATE SANITARY CODE, CHAPTER II), as may be amended, is hereby adopted by reference and shall apply.

Article II: Minimum Standards for Food Establishments

105 CMR 590.000 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (STATE SANITARY CODE, CHAPTER X), as may be amended, is hereby adopted by reference and shall apply.

Article III: Minimum Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems

310 CMR 15.000 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY SEWAGE (STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CODE, TITLE V), as may be amended, is hereby adopted by reference and shall apply.

Article IV: Enforcement and Penalties

The provisions of the above-referenced regulations of the Commonwealth shall be enforceable by the Marlborough Board of Health and its agents as provided by law. A violation of said regulations may also be enforced as a violation of the above regulations of the Board of Health, and for purposes of non-criminal disposition pursuant to MGL c. 40, s. 21D, the enforcing agent shall be the Board of Health and its agents including the Director of Public Health, and the specific penalty amount shall be in accordance with the Code of the City of Marlborough Chapter 315-2 Noncriminal Disposition.

James Griffin, Chairman

NORTHBOROUGH

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NORTHBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD

In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9, the Northborough Planning Board will hold a public hearing on January 3, 2023 at 6:00pm to consider the application for Site Plan Approval submitted by the Northborough & Southborough Public School District for the replacement of two existing athletic fields, a track, 9 tennis courts, spectator seating, lighting and construction of associated improvements at the athletic complex on the property located at 79 Bartlett

The Town of Shrewsbury has determined that in order to select the most advantageous proposal for the consolidation and improvement of a Primary Address Table (PAT) for the Town of Shrewsbury, comparative judgments of technical factors, in addition to price, will be necessary. This proposal is being sought to ensure that the best services available for the PAT and Related items are received by the Town of Shrewsbury and its employees at competitive costs.

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 P.M. on January 31, 2023

Kevin J. Mizikar, Town Manager Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building 100 Maple Ave Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Electronic Copy to KMizikar@ShrewsburyMA.gov

Any questions or comments should be directed, by email, to Ruth Anderson, Principal Assessor (randerson@shrewsburyma.gov) by ten (10) Business Days PRIOR TO DUE DATE ABOVE (January 17, 2023). Any communication received after this date will not be addressed.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINE RFP

The Town of Shrewsbury has determined that in order to select the most advantageous proposal for Electronic Optical Scanning Vote Tab-

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. WO22P4155EA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court

Worcester Division

Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Susan Goellner

Date of Death: August 6, 2022

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Michael W. Goellner of Marlborough, MA

A Will has been admitted to informal probate. Michael W. Goellner of Marlborough, MA. 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 from 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.

Jason

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

Anderson, Sandra formerly of Grafton

Cabral, Jose of Hudson

Cafarella, Michele of Hudson

Cangello, Ruth of Shrewsbury

Driscoll Jr., James of Westborough

Dunbar, Sandra formerly of Southborough

Gallagher, Martha of Shrewsbury

McGowan, Virginia formerly of Shrewsbury

McMenemy, Bessie of Northborough

Mendes, Natalice of Marlborough and Framingham

Muise Jr., William of Southborough

Patton, Susan of Hudson

Seymour, Jeannette of Marlborough

Tebbetts, Elizabeth of Southborough

Wagley, Helen formerly of Marlborough

Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.

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James L. Driscoll Jr., 77

WESTBOROUGH - James L. Driscoll, Jr., 77, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at home from complications of heart failure surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mary R. (Giuffrida) Driscoll to whom he was married for 54 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Michelle A. Driscoll of Worcester and James M. Driscoll of Sudbury.

The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Susan Patton, 78

HUDSON - Susan (Tidey) Patton, 78, a longtime resident of Hudson, MA, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 with her loving family by her side at the

Branches of Marlborough.

Susan is survived by her beloved high school sweetheart and husband of 55 years, Kenneth V. Patton Sr. of Hudson, MA. She also leaves her two children, Kenneth V. Patton Jr. and his wife Melissa of Worcester, MA, Lisa Schliker and her husband Chuck of Hudson, MA; her 3 grandchildren, Anthony C. Patton, Anthony M. Patton and Alexander Patton along with her two sisters, Nancy Williams, Barbara Anderson and other relatives and friends.

Susan was born in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Harold C. and Mary C. (Fullerton) Tidey. She was raised in Stoneham, MA attending local schools and was a 1962 graduate of Stoneham H.S. She later attended Lesley University in Cambridge, MA receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a special education teacher within the Quincy Public School System and later began a career as a bookkeeper assisting her husband Kenneth with the daily operations of his business, Lakeside Exxon in Marlborough, MA for 25 years. She was also a bookkeeper with Shaw’s Super Markets

until her retirement.

Susan enjoyed the simple things in life, a cruise vacation to Bermuda or a day trip to local beaches so she could take in the wonderful scenery of the Ocean. She cherished caring for her Siamese cats and was very proud of her large selection of Siamese cat collectibles. Susan loved reading in her spare time and enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren. The legacy of love she leaves behind will always be remembered by those who loved and knew her.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Ruth E. Cangello, 96

SHREWSBURY - Ruth E. (Simoncini) Cangello, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at The Christopher House in Worcester. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Leo Cangello, who predeceased her in

November 1999.

Ruth is survived by her children, Susan Farrington of Shrewsbury and Peter Cangello and his wife Karen (Belsito) of Worcester; four grandchildren, Nicholas Cangello, Michael Stanton and his wife Adreanna, Gianna Bushe and her husband Sean, and Alexa Stanton; two great grandchildren, Lennah Rose Bushe and Mila Elena Stanton; her sister, Janyce Safford of Shrewsbury; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister and four brothers, Geraldine Simoncini, Robert, Edward, Donald, and John Simoncini.

The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Michele Cafarella, 84

HUDSON - Michele (Shannon) Cafarella, 84, died peacefully in her home on December 9th with her husband and children at her side. Michele and her husband Joseph had just celebrated

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their 65th Wedding Anniversary in November.

Michele was born in Plattsburgh NY, the daughter of the late David and Marguerite (Angier) Shannon. She spent her early childhood there before moving to Marlborough with her family when she was 12 years old. Michele graduated from Marlborough High School in 1956 and Burdett College in 1957.

Michele worked at Marlborough Hospital for many years, retiring in 2000 when she began to spend more time with her family and travel with friends. Michele especially loved being with her children and grandchildren. She and

Joe attended many sporting events, concerts, recitals and graduations and enjoyed many family vacations to Maine, North Carolina and Cape Cod, most centered around their grandchildren. Michele and Joe welcomed their first great grandchild in May of this year.

Michele leaves behind her family and many friends that will miss her presence in their lives. She is survived by her husband Joseph, her children and their spouses Beth and Ron, Steven and Tara, Michael and Milissa and James and Karen; her 10 grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Kate, Evan and his wife Payton, Daniel and his wife Leah, Aaron, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Megan,

Caitlin and Scott; her great grandson Lukas and her sister Beth. Michele also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The Slattery Funeral Home Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Jeannette L. Seymour, 84

MARLBOROUGH - Jeannette L. (Walcott) Seymour, 84, of Marlborough, died Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Artisan at Hudson.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Ledoux) Walcott and wife of the late Richard M. Seymour.

Jeannette was predeceased by her son, Rick Seymour, and daughter Paula Seymour, as well as her sisters, Fleurette Connelly and Doris Girouard.

Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Seymour) Neale and her husband Bill of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and her sons, Peter Seymour and Christine of Hudson, Paul Seymour of Worcester, Philip Seymour and his wife Maria of Hudson, her daughter-in-law Cheryl Seymour and a loving friend Christopher Condardo. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Christopher,

Mathew, Richie, Nicole, Kasey, Kellie, Billie, Michael, Benjamin, Danielle, Justine and Ryan. As well as her 13 greatgrandchildren.

Jeannette was a lifelong resident of Marlborough. In her younger years, she enjoyed getting together with friends and family for Holidays, cookouts, special occasions and bowling nights, she loved to travel and had fond memories of her many trips.

She worked at the Wayside Inn as a hostess in Sudbury for many years and it was one of her favorite places.

We will miss her very much.

The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Gain fitness

By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer

NORTHBOROUGH - America’s Best Defense studio has been providing the community with martial arts and self-defense training since 2018. For children, the studio offers a martial arts program designed to teach discipline, respect, and confidence. For adults, the focus is on Krav Maga, the self-defense program used by the Israeli Defense Foundation. Manager Jimmy Sheridan says that students in Krav Maga are taught how to defend themselves in the event of a dangerous situation.

“Krav Maga teaches students the best options for staying safe and on their feet in a number of scenarios, such as when an attacker pulls a weapon,” he said.

Going through martial arts and self-defense training pro-

confidence at America’s Best Defense martial arts center

and raised money to purchase Thanksgiving dinners for local churches to serve.

“We loaded the food in trucks and delivered it to churches,” said Sheridan. “We usually provide over 600 dinners each year.”

The instructors at America’s Best Defense are required to train at least twice a week, and guest speakers are frequently invited. Joel Manby, author of Love Works, recently talked to the instructors.

Home, work, and social places where they can be themselves.

“We always want to be a place that puts our students first, so everyone can feel that this is their place to be themselves,” said Sheridan.

That balance and level of belonging contribute to the confidence that students gain at the studio.

vides a foundation for building confidence in other areas of life.

“We get to see people’s confidence grow. Parents get to see it in their kids, and adults also

experience more confidence in life,” said Sheridan. “It’s the best feeling in the world, knowing that our work has that kind of impact on our students.”

America’s Best Defense also strives to adapt to its students’ needs and was able to serve its students through the pandemic.

“We had an opportunity to provide support to families during the pandemic,” said Sheridan. “For one-half hour a day, the kids enjoyed focus and structure through their self-defense lessons. It gave the parents a much-needed break too.”

Throughout the year, America’s Best Defense finds ways to help the local community. Every October, the studio raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In November, the studio held its Thanksgiving fundraiser

Mamby put forth the thought that serving others is how to do business best: “We achieve profits by doing the right thing for customers and employees; profits are not an end in themselves. Profits are a product of doing the right thing — over and over again.”

Sheridan believes in achieving balance in three places:

“Learning self-defense is kind of like wearing a seatbelt,” said Sheridan. “You don’t start the car hoping that you’ll need the seatbelt’s protection, but if an accident happens, you’ll be glad that you did use it.”

Learn more about America’s Best Defense at abdnorthborough.com.

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Paul Nardizzi headlines New Years’ Eve comedy show at

Apex Entertainment

MARLBOROUGH - The hysterical Paul Nardizzi will say goodbye to 2023 with laughter.

Nardizzi will headline a New Year’s Eve comedy show on Dec. 31 at Apex Entertainment. Nardizzi has had multiple appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Comedy Central and Fox Sports’ “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.”

Presented by Apex Entertainment with Scamps Comedy Productions, the show will feature the three Boston come-

dians, including Dave Rattigan and Mike Karsok.

The doors open at 6 p.m. for a buffet dinner, and the show begins at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $60 for dinner and show and $30 for only the show. Dinner and show tickets must be purchased by noon Dec. 30. Tickets will be available at the door for $35 cash if there are available seats.

There will be a cash bar.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.scampscomedy.com/newyearseve.

America’s Best Defense: Manager James Sheridan stands in the Northborough studio.

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Nicholas Michaels Spa owners retire after 40 years

Cold Harbor plans brewery, restaurant plans to open this spring

A rendering of the Cold Harbor brewery and restaurant, scheduled to open in spring 2023.

NORTHBOROUGH - For more than 40 years, Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella have been blessed to be in an industry that has allowed them to do what they loved most — offering their guests the most up-to-date salon and spa services in the MetroWest area.

“It’s harder to walk away from the relationships that we have built than it is to walk away from the business,” they said in a statement. “What makes it easy to walk away is knowing that we are leaving it in the hands of someone who we love and respect. Tecia Coetho will bring Nicholas Michaels Spa to even greater level with the support of the team and loyal clients. We are grateful to give her the opportunity that was once given to us.”

They decided to merge salons within the refurbished 18th century Northborough landmark property at 422 West Main Street in 1985.

Supporting the community around them was also important. After they experienced their own five-alarm fire, they gave back to the Northborough police and fire who saved their business.

Without missing a beat, Nicholas and Michael hosted a

two-day cut-a-thon fundraiser that allowed them and their spa family the ability to present the fire and police department with two large checks in appreciation for saving their building. The donation was used to purchase defibrillators for all the police cars.

Nicholas Michaels Spa is also a top fundraising salon/spa facility for the annual HAIRraising charitable initiative that brings the salon and spa industry together with bringing awareness to work being done at Boston Children’s Hospital.

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Writer

WESTBOROUGH - Something is brewing at 66 Otis St., yards away from Turnpike Road.

The walls and roof have been installed at the site that will be the home of Cold Harbor Brewery come this spring.

“It’s a phenomenal location,” said William Oliveira, managing partner for Cold Harbor. “We looked at some other properties, and it seemed like the place to be.”

The back 4,500 square feet

of the site will be the brewery, where small-batch IPAs and beers will be produced. The front 8,000 square feet will house a restaurant, a kitchen and bathrooms.

Cold Harbor plans to offer American fare such as pizzas, burgers, wings, salads and sandwiches, Oliveira said.

To accommodate the meals, the brewery will have its collection of New England-style IPAs, its popular “Juice Freak,” as well as its array of English ales.

In addition, the site will offer outdoor seating and about 80

spaces for parking.

Once things get going, Oliveira said there will be live music “on occasion.”

Along the front of the site, next to Otis Street, will be a 12-foot-wide multi-use path that is part of the Boston Worcester Air Line Trail network.

The current location at 108 Milk St. is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.

For information, visit www. coldharborbrewing.com.

Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella, who own Nicholas Michaels Spa, are retiring.