HUDSON — The Select Board has voted to accept the resignation of member Shawn Sadowski.
On July 18, Sadowski posted on his official Facebook page that he was resigning and gave his thanks for people’s support over his term as a member.
“I would like to thank all of the residents for their support over the last two and a half
HUDSON – Have you ever had pizza with the police?
Hundreds of community members experienced that when they attended the Hudson Police Department’s National Night Out on Aug. 1 at Riverside Park.
Police don’t often see people on their best day. Whether police are responding to someone being victimized or simply writing a speeding ticket, many people may only interact with law enforcement under not-so-great circumstances.
National Night Out is meant to change that.
“It’s a night for the police to come out and engage with the community. We want to meet
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – Heather Johnston knows about the homeless.
In her capacity as co-founder of Kits for Kids, she has provided gifts, toys and clothing to families at risk of losing their homes, or living in their cars or tents.
Johnston was recently elected president of the Marlborough Rotary Club, and she is spearheading the club’s effort to raise funds for the Rotary Homestead, a women’s homeless shelter. This was first proposed by immediate past President Mark Vital.
“The city has no homeless shelter for women,” said Johnston. “We need someplace here to
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HUDSON – Community members gathered at Riverside Park on Aug. 1 for National Night Out. Sponsored by the Hudson Police Department, the event was an opportunity for police to meet with residents on different terms. Grafton Police Department also held an event. See coverage on page 23 and online at communityadvocate.com.
The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Samantha Perlman in the election for Marlborough Mayor, a credit to her commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation, and energy policy inextricably linked, we need leaders at every level of government who understand the pressing issues of their community and will call for ambitious action.
“Samantha Perlman has demonstrated a strong track record of climate action as a member of the City Council, including by supporting sustainable housing and open space in Marlborough,” said Casey Bowers, Executive Director of the ELM Action Fund. “The ELM Action Fund is proud to endorse her bid for Mayor and looks forward to her continued service to Marlborough.”
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund in support of our
run for Mayor,” said Councilor Perlman on her endorsement.
“Sound stewardship of our natural resources must be integrated into all our work, including how we operate as a municipality to reduce our carbon footprint. Our work here in Marlborough depends on a livable planet and it is our job to make local, partnering with our state and federal leaders to ensure a healthy, safe and high quality of life for residents and generations to come.”
Samantha Perlman has been an environmental leader in her past two terms as a Marlborough City Councilor. During her time as Councilor, she has focused on sustainable development, engaging with youth across the city, and preserving open space. She also supported the recent expansion of Callahan State Park as open space is key to a thriving city. Councilor Perlman is running for Mayor with a focus on promoting electric vehicles and reducing energy use/ costs, expanding conservation and park land and increasing citywide tree canopy.
To learn more about Samantha Perlman, visit her website at https://www.samanthaperlman. org/.
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Shiraz is Australia’s most-planted red wine grape. The warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters allow grapes to ripen gradually to achieve their maximum flavor. These versatile dark-skinned grapes can be made into a wide range of styles from light and fruity to full-bodied and complex. Shiraz wines usually have deep ruby colors and rich flavors of plums, black currents, and blackberries accented with peppery spices. Shiraz wines are favored for their high alcohol by volume and bold tannins. Some wines are aged in oak barrels, which adds even more complexity to their flavor profiles. Try pairing Shiraz wines with grilled beef, lamb chops, or veggies. Wines are also delicious when sipped without food around a campfire or fire pit.
Shiraz wines are some of the deepest colored wines you will come across — they are darker than Cabernet Sauvignon. Most wines are full-bodied with lots of ripe tannins and medium to high acidity, but depending on where the grapes are grown, these characteristics can fluctuate.
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Due to ongoing construction, the parade will not go down Main Street.
If you would like to participate or volunteer, visit the 2023 Marlborough Labor Day Parade website at https://marlboroughlabordayparade. com for applications and more information.
MARLBOROUGH – Mayor
Arthur Vigeant and Labor Day Parade Director Melanie Whapham have announced that Marlborough’s annual Labor Day Parade will continue this year, marking 71 years of tradition.
This year’s parade will feature a route change. The parade starts at the intersection of
Pleasant and Lincoln streets, proceeds west onto Lincoln Street, south onto Broad Street and east onto West Main Street.
The parade will continue down Granger Boulevard and briefly turn onto Main Street.
The parade will turn south onto Maple Street, ending at the intersection of Bolton Street and Maple Street.
Donations are encouraged to supplement the city’s sponsorship. Donations are available at five levels of support. For more information about sponsorship levels, please visit https://marlboroughlabordayparade. com/2017-sponsorship-page.
The Marlborough Labor Day Parade will begin at noon on Sept. 4. WMCT-TV will be broadcasting live from the lineup area and from the parking lot of EKG Networking at Granger and Florence streets. Contact the mayor’s office with any questions, 508-4603770.
MARLBOROUGH – Get ready for the annual Greek Festival on Labor Day weekend at Sts. Anargyroi Church, 9 Central St.
The festival will include Greek foods and pastries, live music and dancing, Greek souvenirs and a Greek marketplace, Greek dance performers and children’s activities.
Beer and wine will be avail-
able for purchase.
The fun will begin on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 11 p.m., featuring a light menu. A full menu will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3. Admission is free; this will be a rain-or-shine event.
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The National Guard pulled its video game trailer — lined from front to back with TVs, gaming consoles, and controllers — to the event. Children played Mario Kart alongside military members.
Community members also had the unique opportunity to get an extremely close look at a Life Flight helicopter. The chopper touched down at Guidotti Field at 6:30 p.m., and the pilots and medics talked to members of the town.
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come and be safe.”
The city does have a shelter, Roland’s House on Mechanic Street, for men ages 18 and older.
“It’s long overdue. I applaud Heather’s initiative,” said Nick Kofos, a longtime member of the club.
club officers for 2023-24 include Vice President Heidi Borella, Treasurer Alan Herzog and Secretary Aaron Aykanian.
Night out | from page 1 everyone on different terms. Generally speaking, people only interact with the police when something bad is going on, so with stuff like this, people can come out. We’re giving away ice cream, pizza, and other things are going on. It’s a community event to get together and spend some time together,” said Lt. Roger Downing.
Downing wasn’t kidding about giving away pizza. The department ordered 35 pies,
and Downing spent much of the event separating the pizza and handing it out. Members of the police department also took over the Juniper Farms Ice Cream Truck for the evening, handing out hundreds of sweet treats.
If you came for food, you were in luck. However, there were plenty of other activities.
Children were given the opportunity to ride around the block in an actual police cruiser, complete with flashing lights and blaring sirens.
Murf and Jocko, the police department’s two working dogs and much-adored members of the community, also attended the event. Information about the department’s Working Dog Foundation — meant to support the two canine officers — was made available.
There was also music, bounce house fun, prizes to be won at the Make-A-Wish booth, and face painting.
“Come meet a police officer in a different setting. Let’s come out, talk, and have some pizza,” Downing said.
He is chairman of the Rotary Club’s main fundraiser for the shelter, a golf tournament scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Juniper Hills Golf Club in Northborough.
Kofos said they are seeking golfers and sponsors – the cost per golfer is $140, while sponsorships are $200.
There will also be a buffet dinner (for the dinner only, the cost is $35) along with prizes and raffles.
For information and to register, visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.
Installation of officers, and the coming year
In addition to Johnston, the
In her installation conducted by past President Sem Aykanian, Johnston outlined her agenda for the coming year; this includes Recycling Days, Turkey Shoot, holiday food basket deliveries and Italian Night.
Recycling Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Navin Rink. Details may be found at the club’s website or its Facebook page.
Johnston said she is excited to work with all current members, as well as with future potential members, in order to help fulfill the needs of the community. Additionally, she wishes to continue to contribute to the goals of Rotary International, as it seeks to make the world a better place in which to live.
Marlborough Rotary welcomes all individuals. For more information, visit www.marlboroughrotary.com.
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Sadowski | from page 1 years. But it is (with) much self-internal struggle that I announce that I have resigned from the Select Board of Hudson MA,” he wrote.
He closed the page after the post and asked that his decision and privacy of his family be respected during this time.
During the Select Board meeting July 25, Chair Scott Duplisea said that Sadowski notified Town Clerk Joan Wordell and Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory on July 17 with a resignation letter and the board that same morning via text.
“I would like to thank Mr. Sadowski for his service to the town and wish him good luck,” Duplisea said.
Sadowski wrote in his resignation letter that he felt “the stresses of this position have taken a physical and mental toll on my family and I need to refocus on the important things in life.”
He said that he enjoyed working with the staff in the town of Hudson.
Board vacancy
Duplisea noted, in accordance with the town of Hudson charter, the replacement of a member of the Select Board must be done with a special town election. As Sadowski’s term would have been completed in May 2024, he discussed with Wordell and Gregory how to address moving forward.
He added, “A special election would cost approximately $17,000 to conduct, and the earliest [date] would be October of this year.”
Duplisea said he believed
the cost would be large for the town, and the seat would only be filled for six or seven months. He said he could make a vote on whether to have a special election, as the charter says the board may call one, but he “would heavily advise against [a special election] just because of the cost and the small amount of time to put somebody in that position.”
Select Board member Judy Congdon asked about the logistics of holding a special town election if the money would have to be appropriated at the November Special Town
Meeting. Gregory explained that if the earliest date of the election could be Oct. 16, then the board could post an article on the warrant that night without preventing the election from happening.
Another option would be to do a year-end transfer, he said.
Select Board member Michael Burks agreed with Duplisea that “the cost isn’t worth the time” that the person would be serving as a member.
Congdon said if someone was elected to the board in a special election and wanted to keep the seat, the person would
have to campaign twice in a short amount of time.
She added, “It really doesn’t make a lot of sense to hold a special election for $17,000 for six months.”
Resident Herman Kabakoff inquired about what would happen if the board was made of four members and a vote came to a tie. Duplisea said most likely if that did occur, one of the members may consider changing a vote or the issue in question may be revisited.
Duplisea said, “This is done by open meeting.”
He added they cannot convene outside of the open meeting, and the overall situation could be discussed with Gregory, but not how any one member feels or would vote.
He added, “I don’t think it’s going to happen. I can’t picture it happening. If it does, we’ll have to figure it out.”
Duplisea said he believes they are “all willing to work together to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
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I would like to thank all of the residents for their support over the last two and a half years. But it is (with) much self-internal struggle that I announce that I have resigned from the Select Board of Hudson MA.
Shawn Sadowski
Former Select Board member
HUDSON – Something good was brewing in downtown Hudson.
On August 5, the Hudson Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Spirit of Hudson Brewfest. Over 1,250 people flocked to Avidia Bank’s parking lot on South Street to join the fun.
More than 30 local brewers were present at the event and offered samples of their products to patrons. General admission tickets to the event included unlimited beer tasting.
With dozens of high-quality beers readily available, it’s no wonder the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest attracted so many members of the community.
“Everyone likes beer. They just want to come out and drink,” said Justin Provencher, the treasurer of the Hudson Rotary Club. “I think it’s a great opportunity to showcase the local breweries… most of them are from Massachusetts, small
breweries… and be able to showcase what we have here to offer in Massachusetts. We’re very fortunate to have lots of breweries, especially here in Worcester and Middlesex counties.”
Aside from the breweries, which lined the perimeter of two large tents, the event also had plenty of food. Four food trucks — Figsfood, Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant, Say Cheese
and Texas Smoke Shack — provided patrons with a variety of good eats.
The event also featured lawn games, music, and booths run by event sponsors.
Event sponsors included Avidia Bank, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Lemire Insurance Agency, Middlesex Savings Bank, Deck It, Main Street Bank, Polar Beverages and the Community
Advocate.
Although this was the eighth Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, it was the first event since 2019.
“It was like starting it all over from the beginning. We’ve changed it up a little bit… We decided to change it up [and] do a smaller event with mostly local brewers from Massachusetts and some local food trucks as well,” Provencher
said.
The proceeds from the event will benefit the Hudson Rotary Club, which is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary. According to the event program, the money from the event will enable the group to award scholarships, support youth sports, send students to leadership conferences, provide programs for seniors, and contribute to many other causes.
“‘Service above self’ is our motto. We appreciate everyone coming out and providing us the funds to do great things for our local and international communities,” Provencher told the Community Advocate. More information on the Hudson Rotary Club can be found at www.hudsonrotary. com
NORTHBOROUGH – Curious about what it takes to become a beekeeper?
The Northborough Free Library will be hosting Beekeeping 101 with John Hedley on Aug. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hedley is a local beekeeper and director of the Worcester Beekeepers Association.
The presentation will include information about equipment needed to set up a hive, how to add bees to the hive, bee roles and how to extract honey.
The event is free. Register online at https://tinyurl. com/5n8c7jkz.
WESTBOROUGH – It’s been a busy summer for the Westborough Affording Housing Trust.
During its July 13 meeting, the trust approved a request for proposals (RFP) to MCO Associates to demolish and develop the site at 3 Baylor Ave.
The trust had obtained the house “as is” after it paid off $48,000 in back real estate taxes. The trust originally planned to rehab the house, but it was in such poor condition that it decided to tear down the house instead.
WESTBOROUGH – The owner of Yummy Mummy Bakery on East Main Street is planning a special fundraiser for a relative diagnosed with ALS.
Melissa Roiter’s uncle, David Garber, was diagnosed more than 13 years ago.
“David is a remarkable man who inspires me to live each day filled with love, laughter and determination,” she said.
On Saturday, Aug. 12, David’s Old Silver Swim will be held in North Falmouth to help raise funds for Compassionate Care ALS, a nonprofit that has enabled him and countless others to navigate ALS.
For more information on the swim, visit www.davidsoldsilverswim.com.
For those not able to participate in the swim, customers can purchase a box of Yummy Mummy Bakery’s brownies, complete with a “Sink ALS” plaque. You can order for yourself or as a gift, and Yummy Mummy will include a personalized gift note and can ship anywhere in the U.S.
All proceeds from the online David’s Old Silver Swim brownie sales will be donated to the swim and ultimately to Compassionate Care ALS; order through Friday, Aug. 11. Visit www.yummymummybakery.com/ccals for more information. You can also stop by the bakery on Aug. 11 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., when all bakery proceeds from that day will be donated.
The trust is also close to obtaining the property at 6 Beach St. The purchase-andsales agreement has been signed, and the trust discussed a “punch list” of things to do at the property, from changing the locks to removing the chicken coop.
The trust is evaluating the property at 45 High St. Extension for possible development. It approved $6,000 to pay for an assessment.
It also approved sending a letter of support for a bill, currently at the State House,
to create a $10 billion trust to maintain public housing.
Members of the trust also discussed the senior needs assessment; trust Chairman Ed Behn is a member of a working group exploring programs to help seniors either keep their homes, or help them downsize.
For information about the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust, visit https://www.westboroughma.gov/ westborough-affordable-housing-trust.
received a Citation from State Rep. Kate Hogan. The party was arranged by her daughters, Karen Hellen of Rutland, MaryEllen Frias of Clinton, Barbara Millett and Christine Marcotte of Hudson. She was also the mother of the late “Chip” and Richard Millett and the wife of the late Charles Millett. Her family also includes 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Chris Marcotte said: “We had a fabulous day, with Mom all smiles.”
Congratulations, Mary!
HUDSON – Hudson resident Mrs. Mary V. Millett marked her 100th birthday on July 21 and was honored with a family party July 22 at Quail Run Community Center. She was celebrated by four generations of family and also
Residents celebrate 50th anniversary Hudson residents Jose and Olivia Braga, who were 50 years wed on June 30, celebrated with a family trip to Mexico in April, and an Anniversary Mass and party on July 16. Rev. Jose Viveiros of Fall River, a cousin, celebrated the Mass at St. Michael’s Church
and the party followed at Hudson Portuguese Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Braga are both active at the Hudson Portuguese Club and Mr. Braga is a member of St. Michael Parish Council. She is retired from Bose Corp. and Mr. Braga is retired from Hudson Public Works Dept. Mr. Braga and the former Olivia Chaves were married at St. Michael Church June 30, 1973. They are parents of Steven Braga, husband of Sara of West Boylston, Christina, wife of Jesse Charron of West Roxbury, Cindy Braga, wife of Cedric Pescal of Lake Tahoe, Calif., Andrea Braga, wife of Jake Kasprzyk of Ashland and Kevin Braga, husband of Anstrice of Hudson. They also have eight grandchildren.
Congratulations!
65th wedding anniversary
John and Phyllis Glynn, residents of Hudson since 1963, marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a weekend pool party at their home. Guests included: son Jack Glynn of Manchester, N.H. and daughter Debra Glynn of Uxbridge; grandson Chris Glynn, his wife, Kadie, children Elio and Lucas from South Portland, Maine; granddaughter Cassie Glynn, her fiancé Mark Cyr and son, Connor from Peru, Maine; and Mrs. Glynn’s sister, Shirley Tranni of Groton, Conn.
They were married at St. Peter’s Church, Cambridge on June 14, 1958. Mr. Glynn is an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and retired from the MTA. His wife is a New England Telephone retiree. Congratulations!
New administrator
Members of St. Michael Parish are welcoming their new administrator, Rev. Jason Giombetti,
HUDSON – It’s about to get really busy at the Armory on Washington Street.
The Hudson Armory Project (HAP) presented an afternoon of music on Sunday, Aug. 6. HAP members also presented an update on the effort to convert the armory into an arts center.
According to Pat Luoto, the HAP’s secretary/treasurer, the group is currently talking with architects to determine how best to use the interior space. There have also been discussions with a landscape architect about the grounds.
Luoto also thanked the Hudson Cultural Council for the grant that brought that afternoon’s performers to the Armory — Tom Yates, PJ and Lorenzo, and ShellTheory.
Kith and Kin was on hand to provide food and beverages for the audience.
The Armory Project will host a “Dine and Gather around the Armory” on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 9 p.m. This will be held outdoors, under a tent by the banks of the Assabet River. Many of the town’s restaurants, including Kith and Kin, Clover Road Brewery, Crosenet, Harvard Sweet Boutique, Horseshoe Pub, Lalos, Medusa, Mullahy’s, Rail Trail, Welly’s and Wild Hare, will be providing a four-course dinner, beverages and desserts.
There will also be live music and a silent auction.
Tickets are now available at $150 apiece; all proceeds will benefit the Hudson Armory Project.
The Armory Project will also be taking part in the annual
on Sunday, Aug. 6.
“Celebrate Hudson” Festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be demonstrations from local dance studios, music schools, aerial acrobatics
and karate studios. Admission is free; bring a chair or blanket. For information about the Armory, visit https://www.hudsonarmoryproject.org/
It was a beautiful day for music at the Hudson ArmoryPHOTO/MAUREEN
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Rimkus | from page 10 from St. Veronica Parish, Burlington. Rev. Fr. Jason succeeds Rev. Fr. “Ren” Tocci, who has been transferred to St. Cecelia’s in Ashland. The new administrator also served at St. Thomas Aquinas in Bridgewater and as chaplain at the Bridgewater prison. He was ordained in 2017.
“I am grateful to come to St. Michael and getting to know all the families and parishioners,” he said.
A nephew of Hudson resident Vincent Giombetti, he is no stranger to Hudson.
In a change to the daily Mass schedule, Mass will be offered Wednesday through Saturday at 9 a.m. instead of the previous Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. The Boston archdiocese previously announced future formation of a collaborative parish between St. Michael and St. Matthew parish of Marlborough, and Fr. Jason said these plans are currently “on hold.”
Vic Billings bench
The name of the late Vic Billings, Hudson High School student-athlete, has been added to the plaque on the granite bench
on the Hugo Guidotti Memorial baseball field at Riverside Park. A graduate of University of Notre Dame, Billings was a loyal supporter of Hudson sports teams, and upon his death, his family made a generous donation to Hudson Recreation Dept. A few of his golfing buddies also participated. Billings was the son of the late School Supt. Myron and Marcella Billings. His name on the bench joins those of fellow Hud-
son sports promoters who have passed: Dick Scafidi, Jim O’Keefe, La Bowen and John Ahearn. The bench is located on the left field line of the field.
Brass at Twilight
A special “Brass at Twilight,” will be presented at Pompositticut Farm, Lewis and Main streets, Saturday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m., sponsored by Symphony Pro Musica. Forty brass players from SPM and
surrounding region will present a thrilling concert of brass ensemble favorites in the delightful farm setting, led by Patrick Smith, SPM trombonist and music director of Northbridge Brass Endeavors. All are invited to bring a chair or blanket, and picnic dinner. Price is $20 per carload in advance, and $25 at the gate. For advance tickets go to https://spmbrassattwilight. eventbrite.com. Rain date is Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.
SPECIAL GREETINGS to Hudson Appliance owner Arthur Redding, who marks a milestone birthday Aug. 12.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Aug. 12 – Barbara Maglione
Aug. 13 – Shelby Horton, Jared Colbert, Michael Barry and Keri Lenthall
Aug. 14 – Shaelyn Madden, Antonio Costa, Nicole Gilles, Ollie Nunes, Adam Tedstone and Olivia Esteves
Aug. 15 – Mike Naugler and Dave Scott
Aug. 16 – Liana Braga Peterson, Alyssa Wetherell, Alyssa MacDonald, Michael Campbell, Jim Moraes, Michael Blake and Kyle LaCerte
Aug. 17 – Bill Charbonneau, Tom Morgan, Michael Percuoco and Jacy Calvao
Aug. 18 – Nancy Zina, Gerry Kerdok, MaryBeth Goodwin, Bill Cabral, Zachary Murphy and Dick Hubert
Aug. 19 – Matthew Keenan, Daniel Milton, Michele Monteiro, Bob Melewski and Julia Tracy
Aug. 20 – Warren Brown Jr., Cristina Fernandes, Dick Thomas, Steve Beard and Sue Kristoff
Aug. 21 – Joanne Waterhouse, Joyce Rossignol, Jaclyn Marie Bratica, Maggie Appel and Richard Spiller
Aug. 22 – Colby Quest, Jason Braga, Chris Sullivan, Paul Sadowski and Justin Underwood
Aug. 23 – Kathy Roemer, Matt
Smith and Amanda Dalton
Aug. 24 – Judy Kearney, Kyle Tucker, Kourtney Darwin and Beverly Remillard
Aug. 25 – Katie Veseskis, Pam Waterman, Brittany Cormier, Charlie McGourty and Erik Latzka
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Aug. 13 – George and Beverly Sousa
Aug. 14 – Alan and Susan Saunders
Aug. 15 – Ron and Peg Desrosiers
Aug. 16 – Jim and Susan Niro
Aug. 17 – Jack and Susie Norton
Aug. 18 – Steve and Pat Yerardi
Aug. 19 – John and Mary Loureiro, Steve and Debbie Jacobs
Aug. 21 – Fran and Karen Michaud, Tom and Maryanne Ethier, Bill and Chris Bisset
Aug. 22 – Ernie and Lee Waingorton, Tom and Cathy Grondin, Robert and Lee Clark
Aug. 23 – Frank and Cheryl Budrewicz, Kenny and Arlene Blair
Aug. 24 – Steve and Liz Sheldon
Hudson Bookshop moved from 116 Main St. to the site of the former Hudson Pharmacy, 65 Main St. Hudson Recreation Dept. sponsored a Parent-Child Fishing Derby at Gates Pond. Lane Provencher was public relations director for Hudson Youth Football.
A majestic Elm in front of Hudson Public Library was felled, a victim of Dutch Elm Disease. Members of the Hudson Conservation Committee were: Bob Knowles, Bob Ross, Jim Gilroy, Nancy Gillis, Bob Haynes, John Wishart. Bob Durand and Bob Fitzpatrick were instructors at Centennial Beach. Practical nursing program was approved at Assabet Valley Regional High School.
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MARLBOROUGH – Mayor
Arthur Vigeant is requesting a transfer of $100,000 from the city’s stabilization account to help the influx of homeless families who have arrived or are about to arrive.
In a letter to the City Council dated July 20, Vigeant said there are currently 27 homeless families — 90 individuals with 15 school-aged children — housed at the Extended Stay hotel, and 33 immigrant families — 113 individuals with 22 school-aged children — at the Holiday Inn.
Vigeant has been notified by Ed Augustus, secretary for the state’s Office of Housing and Livable Communities, that 30 more families will be heading to the Holiday Inn. Should the transfer be approved, the funds would be used to fund city services, including translators. Most of the families housed at the Holiday Inn are Haitian and
speak Creole.
Vigeant is also looking into a hospitality program where adult immigrants and unemployed homeless populations could be trained to enter the workforce.
“Marlborough has over 100 restaurants and 11 hotels who are all in need of additional staff, and this type of program will benefit both employers, employees and getting the
immigrant population employed,” he said.
Vigeant said he expected the state to reimburse the city for expenses incurred.
While coming up with short-term solutions to the homeless/immigrant situation, Vigeant said something needs to be done over the long term.
“The federal government needs to do their job and come
up with a bipartisan immigration policy to stop what is currently happening,” said Vigeant.
Changes could include reversing the state’s “right to shelter” policy put into place in the 1980s, he said.
“At this time, we need to care for our current residents first before worsening our housing supply,” he said.
Vigeant presented two
resolutions before the City Council on July 24 — to have the federal government reform its immigration policies and to have the state reverse its “right to shelter” policy and come up with long-term solutions for housing homeless and immigrant families. The transfer request has been sent to the council’s Finance Committee.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – The city is seeking nearly $5 million to upgrade its public safety communications systems.
Mayor Arthur Vigeant is requesting a bond of $4.925 million to fund an 18-month project to upgrade software for the computer-aided dispatch/ records management and data
cabling to support the installation of a new digital phone system for all fire stations.
“These vital upgrades will improve weak signals in historic spots around the city that are vital to the city’s public safety and supporting mutual aid calls,” Vigeant told the City Council in a letter dated July 20.
Vigeant said that last year the state promised funding,
but it has not come through.
The City Council has referred the request to its Finance Committee.
Grants from the state
The city’s Public Safety Dispatching Center is in line to receive several grants from the Executive Office of Public Safety and the State 911 Department.
This includes $199,964 to be
used to offset personnel overtime costs in the Public Safety Dispatching Center; $37,864.18 for equipment, quality assurance reviews of dispatch personnel and an offset of overtime costs and $36,187.36 to be used to offset personnel training costs in the Public Safety Dispatching Center. During its meeting on July 24, the City Council voted to approve the grants.
SHREWSBURY THEN NOW
By Michael Perna Jr. History Columnist
SHREWSBURY - Many people that pass by the building that
sits at the northeast corner of the Kenneth Burns bridge over Lake Quinsigamond wonder why the structure has been vacant for so many years. The history of that location goes back to the mid-1800s, when the Haas and Fenner boathouse occupied the same spot. Years later, a number of buildings were built just
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The last business to occupy this vacant Shrewsbury building on Lake Quinsigamond was the Bucca di Beppo restaurant.
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east of the boathouse. These housed the Dufresne Brothers Laundry, White City Market, and a number of other small businesses. They were later replaced by an apartment house and still more small businesses.
In the late 1980s, the property was purchased and the
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Bucca di Beppo | from page 14 current building was erected and housed McQuale’s restaurant. After a few years of seemingly successful operation, the business abruptly closed. The building was then home to a series of successful restaurants ― East Side Mario’s, which was followed in 2001 by Vinny T’s, and still later Bucca di Beppo, which operated until 2015.
The building has been va-
During the 19th century, the site of the former Bucca di Beppo restaurant in Shrewsbury was a thriving boathouse.
cant ever since and has greatly deteriorated over time. In recent years local officials have described it as “an eyesore” and it was reported to be a haven for homeless people. After a number of warnings from the Shrewsbury Select Board, the owners of the building completed some renovations. However, the building remains vacant to this day, with a seemingly scant chance of ever being occupied again.
(Family Features) Ready, set, go. Just as you would set o at the starting line of a race, this hectic pace is how mornings begin for many men and women. Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals. While these activities may require you to allow extra time, you may be pleased with the productive results. Meditate. A practice that has been around for thousands of years may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings. To start, nd a place in your home that is free of noise and distraction. Practice sitting still, with eyes closed, and focus only on your breathing. Using deep, controlled breaths, try to steer your thoughts away from negative and stress-inducing thoughts. Stretch. While the most health-conscious person may opt for a morning sweat-a-thon, working in some stretches can also be bene cial. When you awake, think about oft-used muscles and extend each one for 15-30 seconds.
Activate. Give your brain some fuel in the morning while also doing something nice for your mind. For example, journaling is a gentle way to ease into your
morning and get your brain ring. If you can’t think of a topic, simply write down a few a rmations for the day, revisit a pleasant memory from your past or scribble down a goal for the week. Journaling can be an uplifting way to engage the mind and express gratitude for the day ahead.
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SHREWSBURY – A North Carolina man faces charges after police said he would pose as a victim and attempt to withdraw money from bank accounts.
Back on July 17, the Shrewsbury Police Department issued a press release and several photos, seeking to identify the suspect.
According to a press release, the suspect, Robert Keahon, 43,
of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was involved in “multiple” crimes in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Milford, Grafton, Quincy and Braintree. He allegedly was in the possession of fake identification cards, and he would go to banks, present the identifications and attempt to withdraw money from the victims’ bank accounts.
In Shrewsbury, Keahon targeted UniBank and Rockland Trust, according to the press
release.
On the day the photos were released, Keahon was arrested in a neighboring community for a similar crime, Shrewsbury police said.
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Fire Department recently unveiled a way for residents and businesses to provide updated information.
Community Connects is a secure, online system that provides fire personnel with
information in case of emergencies. For homeowners, that information could include pets or people with medical needs; for businesses, it could include emergency access or contact information.
Fire Chief Patrick PurcellHe has been charged with four counts of forgery, larceny over $1,200 by a single scheme, two counts of identity fraud, four counts of uttering a false check or instrument and two counts of attempting to commit a crime — larceny. said that Community Connects includes “bank-level” encryption and security to keep information safe. For information and to create a profile, visit www. communityconnect.io/info/ ma-westborough.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant EditorWESTBOROUGH – A Westbor-
ough man is in custody after police reportedly discovered an illegal firearm, cash and drug paraphernalia at his home.
According to a press release from Westborough police on July 28, police executed a search warrant at 8 E. Main St. The department said the detectives had received information during an investigation that a resident was illegally in possession of a firearm.
The search was executed by Westborough detectives and
the Crime Scene Unit. Police recovered a 9mm Glock 19, ammunition, $1,000 in cash and drug paraphernalia from the premises.
As a result of the investigation, Esteban Lopez, 29, was taken into custody on unrelated charges, and he is currently being held at the Worcester House of Corrections.
He will face charges including possession of a firearm without a firearm identification (FID) card, improper storage of a firearm, possession of ammunition without a FID card and possession of a largecapacity firearm.
MARLBOROUGH – A Marlbor-
ough woman has been charged in the stabbing death of a man inside her Saint Ives Way apartment on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Marlborough Chief of Police David Giorgi have confirmed that Darlene Carreras, 37, of Marlborough has been charged with manslaughter.
According to information released by the Middlesex DA’s office, at approximately 10:32 p.m. on Aug. 2, the Marlborough Police Department responded to a 911 call from a resident of a Saint Ives Way apartment. The resident told police that there was an altercation inside of a neighboring home and a woman was calling for help.
When they arrived, police found a victim, who was suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was transported to UMass Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Eric Murray, 45.
Officers found Carreras inside the home with cuts on her hands. She was transported to the hospital and released. According to police, Murray’s minor son was also located in the home unharmed.
According to the DA’s office, the preliminary investigation suggested that Carreras and Murray had been in a romantic relationship and seeing each other regularly. Murray went to Carreras’ home, and the two of them got into an altercation during.
The release alleged that Carreras stabbed Murray in the chest, killing him. After stabbing Murray, Carreras allegedly applied pressure to the wound, but did not call 911; instead, she called a friend to come over for help.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was homicide caused by stab wounds.
Carreras was arrested in Worcester on Saturday, Aug. 5, and arraigned on Monday, Aug. 7, in Marlborough District Court. She was ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Aug. 23.
This is an open and ongoing investigation.
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).
Berube, Ronald of Northborough
Boyle, Robert formerly of Westborough
Brogan, Melissa of Hudson
Costa, Manuel of Hudson
Demetre, Viola of Worcester and Shrewsbury
Dorsett, Karen of Northborough
Doucette, Nancy formerly of Southborough
Flynn, Maureen of Grafton
Francis, Dorothy of Marlborough
Rossetti, Dolores of Shrewsbury
Shepherd, Ellen of Grafton
Whitman, Elaine of Marlborough
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NORTHBOROUGH - Ronald E.
Berube, 90, of Northborough, passed away surrounded by a loving family on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Ronald is survived by the love of his life, Ann Marie (Fazio) Berube. They were married for nearly sixty-eight years. He is also survived by his three daughters: Donna Marie B. Hayden Reich and her husband Dr. Laurence Reich of Boylston, Debra Ann Berube of Shrewsbury, and Sharon M. Berube, with whom Ronald and Ann Marie lived, four grandchildren: Robert Hayden, Nicholas Hayden, Maria Berube, and Maya Berube; many nieces and nephews; his dog, Chet and cat, Gigi. Born in Holden, he was the son of the late Eli A. and Elna (Johnson) Berube. Ron was predeceased
by his brother, John Roger Berube earlier this year.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
MARLBOROUGH - Dorothy Ann Francis, of Kane Drive, Marlborough, MA, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Marlboro, MA on November 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Arthur and Frances Bekauski Coyne.
Dorothy is survived by her husband George of Marlborough and her children: Mary Ann Francis, Rosemarie Harris, Kathleen Francis and her husband David Knaack, George P. Francis, III and his wife Lorraine, and Robert Francis and his wife Natalie. Surviving grandchildren and their spouses/partners include Elaine Harris Smith (Ben), Laura Barrett (Michael Morgenfeld), Timothy Francis (Lisa), Melanie Briody (Chris), Molly Francis, and Michael Oatway (Ashley). There are also eight great grandchildren: Sadie and Emma Smith, Quinton and Tessa Barrett, Jack and Bennett Francis, William Briody, and Mackintyre Oatway. She was also the sister of the late Francis E. Coyne and Elaine Coyne-Greenleaf.
Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
MARLBOROUGH - Elaine R.
(Viens) Whitman of Marlborough, MA died on Friday July 28, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.
She was predeceased by her loving husband and lifelong Marlborough Police Officer Maurice S. Whitman (1994), her son Michael M. Whitman of Marlborough, MA (2022) and sisters Lucille Hashaw of Trinity, TX and constant companion Phyllis Radivonyk of
Hudson, MA.
She was a proud mother survived by her daughter Cynthia L. Dunstan and husband James of Gilbertville, MA and sons David Whitman and wife Linda of Westborough, MA, James Whitman and wife Kelley of Wakefield, MA, and daughter in-law Kathleen Whitman of Marlborough, MA; beloved grandchildren Michael Sutherland and wife Laurie of Charlton, MA, Sara R. Sutherland and husband Evthimios Damianidis of Holliston, MA, Derrick Whitman of West Boylston, MA and Joshua Whitman of Wakefield, MA; she also had six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Manuel M. Costa, 85
HUDSON - Manuel M. Costa, fondly referred to as “Manny”, 85, of Hudson, MA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his residence. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Ines (Chaves) Costa. Manuel was born and raised in Santa Maria, Acores, son of the late Antonio and Maria Jose (Moura) Costa.
Manny wore many titles: marido, pai, avô, bisavô, filho, irmão, tio, genro, cunhado and amigo. Besides his wife, he leaves his two daughters, Ludevina C. Sousa and her husband Jose of Hudson, MA, Velma Bousquet and her husband Kevin of Townsend, MA; his 5 grandchildren Jessica Bousquet, Brett Bousquet, Cameron Sousa, Tyler Bousquet and Dale Sousa; his four great grandchildren, Bria, Lila, Bryce and Levi. He is also survived by his 2 brothers, Antonio Costa of Cambridge, Ontario, Joao Costa of Hudson, MA; his 3 sisters, Maria Gloria Braga, Emilia Braga and her husband Jose; Maria Rosa Collins and her husband Warren all of Hudson, MA along with many more extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Maria Carvalho, Jose Costa and Maria Nascimento Sousa.
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
NORTHBOROUGH - Karen
“Kay” Jonas Dorsett, 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend entered the portals of heaven on Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 5, 1965, in Cowpens, SC, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Nina Faye Jonas.
Kay is survived by her husband, Dr. Terry W. Dorsett; their children and their spouses, Katie and Logan Loveday of Marlborough, MA, Taylor and Leah Dorsett of Missoula, MT, and Jonas and Shannen Dorsett of Denver, CO; and by grandchildren Emery, Lawson, Elliott, and Sadie. She is also survived by her mother, Nina Faye Jonas of Cowpens, SC; her sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Ty Childers of Spartanburg, SC; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives who cared deeply for her. She is predeceased by her father Lloyd Jonas, and brother, Brian Jonas.
The Short and Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
SHREWSBURY - Dolores
A. (Astrella) Rossetti, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, on what would have been the 70’th anniversary of marriage to her beloved late husband, John J. “Jack” Rossetti. After almost five years, Delores and Jack have been reunited.
Dolores is survived by her loving children, John J. Rossetti, Jr. and his wife Sydney of Jacksonville, FL, Josephine Siemaszko and her husband Robert of Worcester, and James Rossetti of Worcester. She was cherished by four grandchildren and their spouses, Michael Siemaszko and his wife Erica, the late Robert “Bobby” Siemaszko and his wife Jennifer, Julia
Caez and her husband Elijah, Max Rossetti, and Lily Rossetti; five great- grandchildren, Madden, Audrey, MJ, Jake, and Celio; nine siblings, Frank, Andrew, Rocco, James, and Nicholas Astrella, Anne Ducharme, Phyllis Vacca, Victoria Gonya, and Josephine Evangelista; many nieces and nephews.
The Mercadante Funeral & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
GRAFTON - Maureen (Bair) Flynn, 80, passed away July 29, 2023 following an illness.
Maureen was born December 25, 1942 in Utica, NY, the oldest of ten children, daughter of the late Patricia (Groves) and Thomas Charles Bair Sr.
She is survived by her siblings Mary Catherine Forde and her partner Martha Woodbridge, Joan Marie Mullaney, Thomas Charles Bair, Jr. and his wife Geralyn, Edward James Bair, Timothy William Bair, Patricia Anne Harris, Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith and her husband Ronald Smith, Virginia Grace Bair, her granddaughters Cassandra Chouinard, Mickenna-Molly Westerlind and Faith Davin, 5 great-granddaughters and Eileen and Joseph Flynn who were always very kind and loving to her. She was predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth Flynn-Barry and her brother John Patrick Bair. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
- Viola Demetre, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves several close cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers Alexander, George, and Steve Demetre.
Viola was born in Uxbridge, daughter of the late Stathi and Vasiliki (Melou) Demetre. Nordgren Memorial Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
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In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9, the Northborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on Tuesday, August 22 at 6pm to consider the applications below.
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, signed into law on March 29, 2023, 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-northboroughma-us.zoom.us/j/84075375325 Or join by phone: +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 840 7537 5325 Passcode: 311390 Live Stream link YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCRdBrw3HeEAMB_KFKasrgXA
To consider the petition for a Variance, submitted by Om Shri Jagadamba LLC, for relief from the requirement to submit a Disposal Works Construction Permit issued by the
Board of Health with a building permit application to allow reconstruction of the structure on the property located at 27 Belmont Street, Map 109, Parcel 20, in the Highway Business Zoning District and Groundwater Protection Overlay District Area 2.
To consider the petition for a modification to a Special Permit and Special Permit in the Groundwater Protection Overlay District, submitted by Susanne Russell, to allow the expansion of the existing canine hydrotherapy and rehabilitation center on the property located at 276 West Main Street, May 82, Parcel 112, in the Business West Zoning District and Groundwater Protection Overlay District Area 3.
Brad Blanchette, ClerkPROJECT: Northborough Reservoir Dam Removal Project
LOCATION: Northborough Reservoir Dam: Reservoir Street Shrewsbury & Boylston, MA
PROPONENT: The Town of Northborough Department of Public Works - Scott D. Charpentier
The undersigned is submitting an Expanded Environmental Notification Form (“EENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before 8-15-2023 (date)
This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA”, M.G.L. c. 30, s.s. 61-62I). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from:
Hailey Page: Weston & Sampson 55 Walkers Brook Drive, Suite 100, Reading
MA, 01867
Email: page.hailey@wseinc.com Phone: (978)-532-1900
(Name, address, phone number of proponent or proponent’s agent)
Copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Boylston & Shrewsbury (Municipality) where they may be inspected.
The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, will receive public comments on the project for 20 days, and will then decide, within ten days, if an environmental Impact Report is needed. A site visit and 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 or consultation session, should write to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project.
By The Town of Northborough Department of Public Works
The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Jeronimo Martinez. The owner of the
property is Joe Albina. The work is located at 18 Lakeside Avenue (Map-Parcel 36-5).
The proposed project is rebuilding a retaining wall in Buffer Zone to Lake Boon. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on August 17, 2023 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.
The Hudson Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the 667-2 Window Replacement, #141072 in Hudson, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Andrew M. Brockway & Associates
The Project consists of: Removal and replacement of existing vinyl windows and window shades in seven apartment buildings on one site. The abatement of asbestos containing caulk at two total windows. The work is estimated to cost $302,600
Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids are to be prepared and submitted at www. biddocsonline.com . Tutorials and instruc-
tions on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online (click on the “Tutorial” tab at the bottom footer).
General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Doors and Windows, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.
General Bids will be received until 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 and publicly opened online, forthwith.
Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until on and publicly opened online, forthwith.
NONE
All Bids should be submitted online at www. biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date and time specified above.
General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Hudson Housing Authority Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568-1167).
There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc.
Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. This deposit will be refunded for
up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $50.00
Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), nonrefundable, payable to the BidDocs ONLINE Inc., to cover mail handling costs.
General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 10.4% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (David.McClave@ mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date if the work is estimated to cost less than $500,000 OR 10 calendar days prior to the General Bid date if the work is estimated to cost $500,000 or more – NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED
AFTER THE BID DATE See Contract Documents - Article 3 of the Instructions to Bidders.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT:
Date and Time: Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 10:00 AM Address: 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson, MA
Instructions: Meet at the Main Office in Building No. 8
SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: NONE
The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at:
Hudson Housing Authority
8 Brigham Circle Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-9268
Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749
978-568-1167
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
The Marlborough Community Development Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Community Building Renovations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects Inc. The Project consists of: Interior accessibility renovations including reconfiguration of the toilet rooms, laundry rooms and the main community room and all related finished. Exterior renovations include replacement of select windows, doors, trim, repair of damaged cladding, brick repointing and replacement of the membrane roof. The work is estimated to cost $370,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids are to be prepared and submitted at www.biddocsonline.com . Tutorials and instructions
on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, General Building Construction, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, 31 August 2023 and publicly opened online, forthwith. Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 and publicly opened online, forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub Bidder’s Update Statement.
SUBTRADES: Roofing and Flashing, Plumbing, Electrical Work. All Bids should be submitted online at www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date and time specified above. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Marlborough Community Development Authority. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-5681167). There is a plan deposit of $75.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $75.00. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), non- refundable, payable to the BidDocs ONLINE Inc., to cover mail handling costs. General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13.0% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to DHCD (David.McClave@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date –NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED. See Contract
Documents - Article 3 of the Instructions to Bidders. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Date and Time: Wednesday, 9 August 2023 at 10:00 AM Address: 29 Pleasant Street, Marlborough Instructions: Meeting at the MCDA Pleasant St Development Community Building to review the project scope. SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: For an appointment call Chad Carter at (508) 6246908. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: MCDA, 250 Main St., Marlborough, MA 01752.
Public Hearing –Special Permit
Applicant: George Voyiatzis
Locus: 358 Lincoln Street
Map 69, Parcel(s) 265 & 267
Notice is given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, on the Application for Special Permit from George Voyiatzis, to convert an existing building into a multi-family residential building consisting of 17 residential units in the Neighborhood Business District at 358 Lincoln Street.
The application materials and plans are available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752, Telephone 508-4603775. In addition, the plans and application will be available online at www.marlborough-ma.gov/city-council under Public Hearing Notices.
Per Order of the City Council #23-1008939
This Legal Advertisement will be published on www.communityadvocate.com and http://masspublicnotices.org
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 17, 2023 at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.
Petition: 240 East Main Street – Work on harbor Freight Tools retail store loading dock. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
Edward Clancy, Chairman Conservation Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 17, 2023 at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.
Petition: 12 Red Spring Road – Two sheds, porch, planting in buffer zone and path to water.
Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
Edward Clancy, Chairman Conservation Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 17, 2023 at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.
Petition: 63 Boivin Drive – Remove a tree stump located near a pond.
Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
Edward Clancy, Chairman Conservation CommissionNotice is hereby given that BNK Food Inc., d/b/a Eggholic, 378 Maple Avenue #3106, Yamini Patel, Manager, has applied to the Select Board for an All Alcoholic Beverage Pouring License and a Common Victualler License, hours of operation Monday-Sunday 11:00am to 10:00pm.
A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:10pm, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Beth N. Casavant, ChairThe Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide services for the paving, repaving and replacement of basketball equipment for Dean Park as per its specifications entitled “Dean Park Basketball Court Renovation” dated 8-09-2023
Sealed bids or proposals will be received at the office of the Town Manager in The Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, until 8/24/2023 by 1:30 PM.
The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and specifications for the work involved, can be found at the Towns Website https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids.
All Contractors must be pre-qualified through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Contractors may be prequalified at the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, Room 7552, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 or E-mail prequalification forms and required documents to prequel.r109@dot.state.ma.us
A proposal guarantee in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid amount in the form of cash, or bid bond, or certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible banking institution payable to the Town of Shrewsbury shall be required with each bid and be enclosed with the proposal; this guarantee to become the property of the Town of Shrewsbury if the bidder fails to execute the contract and satisfactory bond within ten (10) days after the contract may have been awarded to them.
EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Attention is called to minimum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Division of Occupational Safety under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M, inclusive. Contractor is to be aware of hiring preferences for veterans and residents and the requirement for workers compensation coverage. All such requirements are set forth in M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M, The Contractor shall submit certified weekly payrolls in a form suitable to the Town and the Office of
the Attorney General pursuant to an advisory dated April 8, 1994 from the Office of the Attorney General, a copy of which may be obtained in the Office of the Town Manager acting as Chief Procurement Officer of the Town of Shrewsbury.
The Contractor shall furnish labor in harmony with all other elements of labor employed in the work and that all employees employed on the worksite, or in the work subject to this bid, must successfully have completed at least ten hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved training (Chapter 306 of the acts of 2004).
Along with certificate of insurance, evidence of OSHA training certificate is also required to be submitted at that time as well as with the first certified payroll.
All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M, as amended. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No.
11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and any amendments or supplements thereto.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board (521 CMR 1.00 et. Seq.)
Price adjustments in accordance with MassDOT provisions shall apply to Liquid Asphalt, Diesel Fuel & Gasoline, Portland Cement & Steel. Current prices are posted monthly on the MassDOT website at The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive informalities in the bidding procedure, or to accept the proposal deemed best for the Town.
The bidder shall start the work under this contract upon execution of the contract and work is to be completed by October 31, 2023.
Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager
Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA
August 28, 2023 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Nicholas T. Soter, 33 Topsfield Circle, Shrewsbury, MA for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B to construct a second floor addition to a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling upon property located at 33 Topsfield Circle in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 40 Plot 108000.
August 28, 2023 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of William Stine, 18 Quail Hollow Drive, Shrewsbury MA for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B-Table II to build a garage five and four tenths (5.4) feet from the rear yard setback upon property located at 18 Quail Hollow Drive in the Rural A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 54 Plot 155000.
Peter C. Mulcahy, Clerk
Christopher Heights of Marlborough is seeking FT / PT / per diem CNA/HHA for all shifts. Responsible for personal care, medication assistance, laundry, and dining room service. Full benefits available after 90 days. CNA License or HHA Certificate (Required). Willing to do PCA training for the right candidate. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and are reliable, team-oriented, and flexible. CORI check required. Please call Stephen/Kerri at 508-281-8001 to inquire.
MARLBOROUGH – Crossroads
Continuum, a nonprofit enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism and related disorders from birth through adulthood, recently announced that Amelia “Lia” Spiliotes has joined the organization as its new chief executive officer.
“I am honored to be taking on this role at such an important time for Crossroads Continuum and the autism community. This organization has a long history of providing leadingedge services and programs to promote the well-being of individuals with autism and related disabilities in all aspects of their lives,” said Spiliotes. “Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve – the individuals, families and communities.”
MARLBOROUGH – Mark Grupposo is the new owner and head instructor of Villari’s Martial Arts and Wellness in Marlborough, continuing the legacy established by Great Grandmaster Fred Villari in 1968.
Master Grupposo, who is a personal student of the founder, is set to bring his 51 years of experience, as a senior master instructor of Villari’s Authentic Shaolin Kempo Karate. He is also Chairman of Villari’s Board of Directors.
Grupposo’s commitment to martial arts extends beyond physical training. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, which he integrates into his holistic approach to teaching.
Villari’s Martial Arts & Wellness is one of North America’s oldest and largest martial arts schools and is renowned for its unique teaching methods, emphasizing both physical and mental wellness. Under Grupposo’s leadership, the institution is poised to continue its mission of providing high-quality martial arts education to the Marlborough area communities.
Villari’s is located at 194 Main St, Marlborough. For more information, call 508-481-4909 or visit www.marlborovillaris.com
“Lia, a proven leader in the nonprofit health and human services space, is joining Crossroads during a transformative time as we are intensely focused on growth,” said Greg Furst, chairman of the board.
“With Lia’s guidance, we hope to increase support and reach of our existing programs, grow the organization’s development and board, and increase awareness about the incredible impact Crossroads has on the autism community in Massachusetts.”
Spiliotes joins Crossroads from Community Health Programs in Berkshire County, where she served as CEO for seven years. Spiliotes’ more than three-decade career has centered on the industry’s manufacturing and health services delivery sectors. She has served as CEO of multiple federally qualified health centers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and she has been the recipient of a Robert Woods Johnson
Foundation grant to utilize health-care technology in advancing community health and education.
Spiliotes sits on the boards of multiple organizations focused on health equity and social justice, and she is an industry adviser to graduate students at the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Crossroads Continuum was originally established in 2002 as a school providing individualized, comprehensive education and related services to individuals with autism and other related disabilities. In addition to its day school, Crossroads Continuum works with individuals and their families in their homes, communities and other settings.
To learn more about Crossroads Continuum or to donate to support its new programs, visit http://www.crossroadscontinuum.org/.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – After months of anticipation, Cold Harbor Brewing Co. has finally opened at 66 Otis St.
Its official grand opening will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12. However, the fullservice bar and restaurant will have a “soft opening” this week.
On Friday, Aug. 11, hours will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours
will be Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The new site features a patio for outdoor dining, as well as artwork honoring the farm that once occupied the site.
On Aug. 12, the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.
Cold Harbor is a small-batch brewery that partners with local vendors to create artisanal hand-crafted ales.
NicknamesRoscoe Boscoe, & Rossy
Favorite FriendsPhoebe, Cozmo, & Scout
Favorite Things:Playing in the pool/with the water hose and playing with balls
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – After losing 4-3 to Rhode Island champion Cumberland Post 14 Aug. 2 in the opening round of the American Legion Baseball Northeast Regional Tournament, Shrewsbury Post 397 — the Massachusetts runner-up and tournament host — needed to run the table to become regional champions and head to the American Legion World Series for the second straight year.
But it wasn’t meant to be for Shrewsbury. On Aug. 3, Post 397 fell behind early against New York champion Greece Post 468. Although the team valiantly fought back, they could never quite pull ahead.
Shrewsbury lost 9-6.
Greece attacked right away. Shrewsbury starter Brady Shea quickly surrendered two linedrive singles to open the game,
and Post 468 eventually had runners on the corners with one out.
Greece’s aggressive baserunning caught Shrewsbury
napping. Brody Froman — the runner on first — intentionally wandered off the base, and the runner on third sprinted home behind Shrewsbury’s back. The
run put Greece up 1-0 early.
Shrewsbury was unable to adapt. Post 468 used the same tactic in the fourth inning to send another run home.
Post 397 Head Coach Frank Vaccaro said that the team had anticipated the strategy but failed to execute in the moment.
“I told them that when it’s first and third, they’re going to try that… play,” Vaccaro said. “But they didn’t listen… I give [Post 468] credit, but, I mean, there’s no way they should score two runs on a pickoff play. They got picked off and we just didn’t make it happen.”
Shrewsbury was also slow to adapt to Greece’s frequent bunt attempts. Post 468 bunted several times and found success. It was tough sledding for Post 397 even when Greece hit the ball normally; the team had
numerous throwing and fielding errors and its defense left much to be desired.
“We made a lot of mistakes. If you make mistakes in these games, you lose. That’s what happened. We’ve been on the other side and we’ve been on this side; the other side is better,” said Vaccaro. “That’s their game. They bunt. They steal. They run. They bunt from one to nine – we had scouted them. To their credit, they did it.”
Greece didn’t just use the small ball. In the fifth, Jeffrey Broadmax smoked the ball over Fitton Field’s left field fence. The home run, which went blistering toward I-290, brought three runs home for Post 468.
Although the spotty defense and shaky pitching allowed nine runs, the Post 397 offense kept the game close.
Pat McManus’s secondinning homer — which hit practically the same spot as Broadmax’s — pulled Shrewsbury within one. Post 397 eventually fell behind by three, but McManus’ bases-loaded walk and James Benestad’s two-RBI single evened the game in the fourth inning.
Down by four in the sixth inning, Jimmy Mitchell’s two-RBI triple brought the game within two and sent the tying run to the plate.
The loss ended Post 397’s season.
“It’s a good group of boys,” Vaccaro said. “I feel sorry for the graduates. I wanted them to get to the [American Legion] World Series. But we did win the zone. We did go to the state finals, and we battled here. Sometimes you win, [and] sometimes that ball doesn’t go your way.”
Vaccaro repeatedly mentioned that although the frequent mistakes were costly, he’s proud of how the team battled.
Shrewsbury will graduate nine players from this year’s team. Vaccaro was blunt about what needed to change for the team to return to the American Legion World Series next year.
“We have to reload. We have to come back with a different attitude, and… do better with fundamentals,” he said.
“But we will,” he added confidently.
Badger Blue, a great Pyrenees, greets visitors during the annual National Night Out at Grafton Police Headquarters on Aug. 1.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
GRAFTON – It was an opportunity to connect and a way to learn more about town organizations and groups.
And a chance to dunk town officials.
Hundreds of residents young and old stopped by the police station on Providence Road for the annual National Night Out sponsored by the Grafton Police Department.
The weather on Aug. 1 was ideal to wander about, have some free pizza and ice cream and take part in numerous games and giveaways.
“It’s better than expected,” said Police Chief Normand A. Crepeau. “You couldn’t ask for better weather. It’s great to see a crowd celebrating again [after COVID].”
Several service and therapy dogs were on hand for visitors to learn about programs such as Pet Partners. They were also happy to get some ear scratches and belly rubs.
“These are therapy dogs, and we spread joy,” said Clarisse Youmell of Pet Partners, who brought a pair of great Pyrenees dogs, Badger Blue and Ruby.
Magician Steve Charette moved about, presenting classic tricks to folks within the crowd.
Town organizations, including Boy Scout troops 106 and 107, the Girl Scouts, the Grafton Public Library, the Grafton Senior Center and the Willard House and Clock Museum, provided lots of information to passersby.
The town’s Accessibility Advisory Commission provided an interesting display — a Barbie dream house with Barbie in a wheelchair. Visitors, especially children, wondered how Barbie could move from room to room with such narrow doors.
According to the commission’s Kristie Proctor, the idea for the house and wheelchair came about late last week. She added it’s been a great way for youngsters to learn about accessibility.
And then there was the dunk tank, a fundraiser for the police department’s UMass Cancer Walk Team. Town Administrator Evan Brassard and Assistant Town Administrator William Blake were among those who took the plunge … several times.
