Marlborough builds street hockey rink at Ghiloni Park City Council approves appointments

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The City Council confirmed several appointments from the Mayor’s Office during its Feb. 13, meeting.

year contract with a salary of $98,000.

Diane Smith was appointed as city auditor for a threeyear term to expire on Feb. 24, 2026.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Street hockey players won’t have to go to Hudson or Leominster to find a Dek rink.

Come this spring, there will be a new rink at Ghiloni Park.

“It looks like a regular rink, but it will be for street hockey,” said City Engineer Tom DePersio.

Instead of skates and pucks, street hockey is played with sneakers, tennis balls, knee pads, gloves and a plastic-blade stick.

It’s also known as “Dek” hockey, for the materials used for the surfaces.

“I had discussed this proj- ect with Bobby Butler prior to COVID, and the city is now able to get this project done,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant. “I think our youth will get a lot of enjoyment out of the Dek hockey rink.”

Butler is a resident and Marlborough High alum who played for several teams in the National Hockey League, including the Ottawa Senators. He is currently playing for the Worcester Railers.

The rink is scheduled to be ready this spring.

“We’ve really lucked out on the weather,” he said.

The project is a collaboration between the Recreation Department and the mayor’s office.

Marlborough receives state grants to repair water facilities

By Maureen Sullivan

Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH

– A pair of state grants will help the city’s Department of Public Works upgrade its water facilities.

During its meeting on Feb. 13, the City Council approved the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism grants totaling $175,000.

The Westerly Water Treatment Plant will receive $75,000 for upgrades and repairs, and the Williams Lake pumping station will receive $100,000 to replace its roof.

The funds must be used by June 30.

Chad Carter was appointed as executive director of the Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA). Carter, a former summer intern, began his career in the community development office in 2015 as an administrative assistant, where he quickly grew into the finance director role. Carter took over as interim director last March.

The MCDA board had approved a one-year contract as interim director, and according to the Mayor Arthur Vigeant’s office, it neglected to send the contract to the City Council. The MCDA board recently approved a three-

“Smith is a valued and dedicated member of my team who keeps us in compliance with the Department of Revenue and Division of Local Services,” said Vigeant. “She is instrumental in assisting with the budget process and is often an information source for all city department heads.”

Veterans’ Agent Mike Hennessy was appointed for a three-year term to expire March 23, 2026.

“Mr. Hennessy has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans, and he has worked tirelessly to ensure that they receive the benefits and support they deserve,” said Vigeant. “His attention to detail, commit- ment to providing exceptional services to each veteran, and dedication to the job leads me to the reappointment of Mr. Hennessy. I am confident that Mr. Hennessy will continue to serve our veterans with the same level of dedication and hard work that he has shown throughout his career here in Marlborough.”

The mayor’s office also recommended, and the City Council approved, the following appointments:

Patricial D. Gallier and Leslie L. Biggar, reappointed to the Council on Aging, each for a four-year term to expire on May 4, 2026.

The Library Board of Trustees Thomas J. Abel, expiring on Jan. 7, 2025; William F. Brewin Jr., expiring on Sept. 23, 2024; Rustin S. Kyle, expiring on Sept. 23, 2024; Janice M. Merk, expiring on Feb. 2, 2024 and Robyn M. Ripley, expiring on Feb. 1, 2025.

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