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Hudson BOH approves updated tobacco regulations

By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

HUDSON – Proposed changes to the town’s tobacco regulations are moving forward after they were approved by the Board of Health at its Sept. 12 meeting.

The updated regulations were discussed at an Aug. 14 meeting, and after a two-week period for public feedback, the board and tobacco licensees found common ground on some of the changes.

Cheryl Sbarra, the appointed executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, noted that the regulations to restrict the sale of tobacco products to people over 21 are in the regulations as well as the required signage to be posted in adult-only retail tobacco stores regarding this topic.

In terms of the section on tobacco product sale permits, the language unique to Hudson was the cap of 21 tobacco product permit holders and the waiting list.

The main issue that many permit holders were concerned about at the Aug. 21 Select Board meeting was whether the license was transferable when the business was sold.

“If someone [who] owns a retail tobacco store wants to sell that store, that person is

Reagan ready to lead Hudson Schools

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON – Brian Reagan may be stepping into the role of Hudson superintendent of schools, but it is not the first time he has served the community.

He was the principal of Hudson High School from 2011 to 2018.

“I’m excited to be here and look forward to the work ahead,” he said.

From principal to superintendent Reagan graduated from Waltham High School and studied music education as an undergraduate at Boston University. He received a master’s degree at UMass Boston and a doctorate degree at Northeastern University.

“I grew up in Waltham, not too far from here,” he said. “There are actually some similarities between the two communities.”

Sasseville Way zoning proposal irks neighbors

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Neighbors living around Sasseville Way near Fort Meadow Reservoir love the trees, the space and the wildlife.

They don’t love what’s being proposed for a 23-acre parcel currently owned by Boston Scientific.

Residents, and some municipal officials, made their opinions known during a two-hour public hearing conducted by the City Council on Sept. 11.

The hearing was to determine whether the city should change the zoning for this parcel from limited industrial to the Sasseville Way Residential Overlay District.

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Brian Reagan, who is a Hudson resident and former principal of Hudson High School, is set to begin work this year as the new Hudson superintendent.

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NORTHBOROUGH – Drone photography shows the ongoing work on the Algonquin Regional High School athletic complex, called the “Gonkplex.” The project calls for calls for an artificial turf stadium field, an artificial turf multipurpose field, a new track, new tennis courts and the addition of pickleball and basketball courts and an amphitheater. In this photo, the new stadium field and track are in the foreground while the multipurpose field can be seen in the top right. Check out more photos online at communityadvocate.com.

CORRECTION: The photo with the article “Despite the weather, crows come to Food Truck and Arts Festival” in the Sept. 15 issue of the Community Advocate misidentified Erica Lavelle in a photo. We regret the error.

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Make succulent terrariums at Garden Club event

NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Garden Club is inviting the community to create succulent terrariums on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library.

Terrariums are a way to create a miniature garden indoors using low maintenance plants and a glass container. The workshop will be led by Moon River Botanicals and Northborough Garden Club member Shirley Tetreault.

Attendees are required to register for the workshop. Registration costs $25 and will cover the cost of plants and materials to create the terrarium. Attendees can register online at www.northboroughgardenclub.com.

The Northborough Garden Club was founded in 1925 and has a mission to encourage and foster the joy of gardening, horticulture and beautification of the home and community. The club is open to anyone who enjoys learning, participating in civic projects, conservation of resources and is crazy for

plants.

The club maintains the Memorial Garden at the intersection of Route 20 and 135, the raised bed at Ellsworth McAfee Park and the planter on the grounds of the Northborough Historical Society.

They generally hold two fundraisers every year — the plant sale in June and a holiday fundraiser in the fall. Proceeds from their fundraisers are used to fund scholarships for graduating seniors, grants for the schools in town, decorating the Wayside Inn and May baskets for shut-ins.

The Northborough Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and August. The timing of the meeting depends on its agenda, presentation or activity. There may be an occasional daytime meeting at a time to be announced.

For more information on the club, visit www.northboroughgardenclub.com or email northboroughgardenclub@ yahoo.com.

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Recently, the Hudson Health Department organized a clothing drive for our migrant/refugee families. The outpouring of support from the community was overwhelming! You had to see it with your own eyes. I am so proud of our community, its leaders and the spirit of giving represented by this one beautiful act of kindness.

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To the Editor: How as a country and state have we slipped so far so fast? How have every day American citizens

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slipped in priority to be replaced by illegal immigrants now known as “new arrivals?”

Who cares if American citizens who have lived in a motel for years are evicted to make room for illegal immigrants (new arrivals)? This is not “fake news.” It is a fact.

Do you as fellow Americans care? Who cares if all these “new arrivals” get special treatment because the state guarantees housing for them? Massachusetts has homeless citizens living on the streets and in shelters. They are not guaranteed housing. What about our own Vets living on the streets? Are they guaranteed housing?

The Governor declared a “state of emergency in MA due to illegal immigrant shelter crisis.” What about our own American citizens?

We can’t afford drug rehabilitation centers to get our own citizens off drugs and on to a life without drug dependence. We can’t afford to help our Vets who have given their all for this country.

The state says that the revenue they thought would come in is short for the budget. Did anyone ever think that excess spending should be cut so we can balance the budget without increasing fees and taxes? These free give aways which are usually paid for

by the average citizen should be stopped. It is about time to pull in the belt and lower spending. There have been nearly 111,000 MA residents who have moved out of state between 2020 and 2022 according to the MA Taxpayers Foundation. It is the highest level the state has seen in 30 years. MA ranks 47 when it comes to affordability for retirees. Citizens can’t afford to stay in their homes due to high taxes and sky rocketing prices for food, medicine and gas. MA should put their citizens first not last when it comes to help.

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EEE detected in mosquito samples

GRAFTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in additional mosquito samples collected on Sept. 11 in Sutton and Southbridge.

These findings raise the EEE

risk level to high in Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton and Webster, and to moderate in Auburn, Charlton, Grafton, Millbury and Northbridge.

The first EEE-positive mosquitoes in Massachusetts in

2023 were announced on Sept. 1 from Douglas and Southbridge. There have also been mosquitoes with EEE and a donkey with EEE infection identified in Rhode Island and EEE-positive mosquitoes in Connecticut close to the Massachusetts border. No human or animal case of EEE has been detected in Massachusetts so far this year.

“While EEE is a rare disease, it can cause severe disease resulting in hospitalization and death,” said Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein. “Risk is high enough in several towns that we recommend rescheduling outdoor events.”

EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect people of all ages. EEE is generally spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were 12 human cases of EEE in Massachusetts in 2019 with six deaths, and five human cases with one death in 2020.

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Wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

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SHREWSBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Shrewsbury Police Department have resolved three cases of illegal dumping in town.

MassDEP hidden cameras caught 12 individuals dumping debris such as concrete, trash, furniture, mattresses, asphalt and other construction materials around Bow Street. Three cases resulted in penalties and cleanup and disposal action; cases against nine other individuals are pending in Westborough District Court.

“We want residents to know that the Shrewsbury Police Department is taking this issue seriously. This area has historically been prone to illegal dumping, and we are taking steps to hold violators accountable,” said Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson.

In one case, MassDEP’s surveillance cameras recorded

two separate dumping incidents of concrete debris from a truck owned by the R. Nunes Landscaping Corp. of Worcester and operated by an individual wearing a Nunes Landscaping shirt. Two loads of broken, painted concrete blocks were dumped on Bow Street not far from Holden and Clinton streets.

When informed of what happened, the president of the company, Ricardo B. Nunes, removed some of the debris and properly disposed of it at a Worcester transfer station.

MassDEP assessed a $6,960 penalty, $2,460 to be paid to the Commonwealth and $3,000 to be utilized in a Supplemental Environmental Project. The SEP required that Nunes Landscaping provide six to eight hours of labor by three workers to clean, remove and properly dispose of a couple of truckloads of debris from the Bow Street area, and

that cleanup was completed recently. A portion of the penalty will also be suspended once the fine is paid.

In two additional cases,

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – A pair of headstones in Memorial Cemetery underwent some muchneeded repairs, thanks to the Westborough Historical Commission.

Staff from Fannin Lehner Preservation Consultants were at the cemetery on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, restoring the headstones for two of the town’s 18th-century residents, Capt. John Fay, and Joseph and Sarah Grout.

According to records, Fay was the first town clerk in West-

Worcester residents Angel Ortiz Cruz and Joseph Smith pleaded guilty to illegal dumping.

Ortiz Cruz was reportedly

photographed on three different occasions dumping truckloads of predominantly asphalt and concrete at the Bow Street area.

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borough and served as a captain in the local militia.

The top portions of both headstones had broken off. Restoration work included

reattaching the pieces with a special epoxy. Funds for the restoration came out of the commission’s annual budget.

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The slate headstone for Capt. John Fay, was repaired. It was part of restoration efforts for a pair of headstones at Memorial Cemetery.

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Tobacco | from page 1 able to sell that store and the permit would be transferred,” Sbarra said.

The new owner would have to come back to the Board of Health to change the permit holder and would have a 30-day period to request the transfer. Sbarra said the new language is clearer about the fact it can be transferred.

There was a change that no new applicants could have a retail tobacco store within 500 feet of a school or within 1,000 feet of an existing retailer with a tobacco product sale permit, which was a local regulation change.

The section regarding violations of selling to people under the age of 21 follows the state fining structure of fines of $1,000, $2,000 and $5,000 for the first three violations, respectively. Where the state’s and Hudson’s regulations deviate is the state requires an up to 30-day suspension with one day as the minimum. The BOH approved a three-day

suspension.

The second violation holds a suspension of seven consecutive days, and the third can carry a 30-day suspension, said Sbarra.

Chair Michael Delfino said he thinks the regulations are “more clear” for permit holders. Sbarra agreed the change from using the term non-transferable was clearer.

“We did realize that the draft that was initially put out … that had a typo, mistake on our end,” Director of Public Health Lauren Antonelli said.

Antonelli said the ability to transfer the tobacco license was a big concern that came up at both the Aug. 14 meeting and the written testimony from the public.

She added, “We did have that language all along.”

The BOH voted to approve the updated tobacco regulations, which would be implemented on Nov. 1. It also voted to grandfather in Dab Smoke Shop under the old density reg-

ulations as it is on the waiting list for a tobacco sales permit. After the meeting, Tony Buscemi, owner of Buscemi’s Wine and Spirits, voiced his satisfaction with the BOH’s correction of the license transfer language in the regulations. He said it was very good for businesses in town because, without the licenses being transferable, it would hurt the resale value of businesses.

He said, “We’re happy about the way the licenses can go with the businesses.”

Of transferring the licenses, Steve Baggi, owner of Shortstop General at 439 Main St., said without the license going with the business, they would not have the viable option to sell and have to stay with the business.

While Buscemi was glad the fines matched the state-

level ones, he said it was disappointing to have a three-day suspension versus the one-day suspension per the state law.

“We all train our people very well. The training is ongoing every day. None of us wants to sell to someone underage,” Buscemi said.

He added, “We, the tobacco licensees, were all very pleased with most of the outcome at the BOH meeting.”

Gentile to hold district office hours

MARLBOROUGH -- State Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold in-person office hours in Concord on Friday, Sept. 22.

Constituents are encouraged to drop by to talk with Gentile and his staff. Meetings will take place in the trustees room at the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St., from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPing is encouraged, especially if you have a topic of discussion that may require prior research or

preparation.

Office hours are for Gentile’s constituents, residents of the 13th Middlesex District, which includes Sudbury; Wayland Precincts 1 and 4; Marlborough Ward 1 Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 2 Precinct 2A, and Ward 7 Precinct 2A; Lincoln Precinct 1 and Concord Precincts 3 and 4.

If residents are unsure who their representative is, they can input their address on this page: https://malegislature.

gov/search/findmylegislator.

Any constituent who wishes to speak with Gentile can RSVP by emailing Gentile’s legislative aide, Ravi Simon, at ravi. simon@mahouse.gov. Constituents should provide their full name, address, phone number, email and their discussion topic. Please provide all necessary details in describing the topic of discussion so that Gentile may prepare for the meeting.

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Sasseville Way zoning proposal irks neighbors

Sasseville Way | from page 1

Should the zoning change be approved, it could open the way for the development of mixed-use family housing.

Representatives from Trammel Crow Company, the possible developer, presented a conceptual design for the parcel — 286 multifamily residential apartment units, with a garage, pool, office suites, a restaurant and other amenities.

Throughout the hearing, the Trammel Crow representatives emphasized that they would remove as few trees as possible and conduct studies on the impact on topics like wildlife habitat and water quality. When asked for details, they said their presentation was conceptual, and that they will work with the city to iron out the details.

The representatives also brought up the need for housing in the city. However, several residents pointed out that the city has several housing projects either underway or going

through the permitting process.

Residents, along with members of the Conservation Commission, also emphasized the importance of keeping the parcel as open space.

“This is a core habitat,” said Bob Durand, a former legislator who wrote the state’s Rivers Protection Act in 1996.

He added that the area contains one of the area’s few remaining coldwater streams, and it is a habitat for trout.

“Our duty is to protect these

areas,” said commission member Allan White.

He proposed asking the city to purchase the parcel, an idea backed by Conservation Officer Priscilla Ryder.

“This is a pretty important piece of property,” she said, adding that she is opposed to the proposed zoning change (Read more on Page 9).

According to Councilor Kathleen Robey, the current assessed value for the parcel is $523,000.

Residents weigh in

In a letter sent to the City Council, more than a dozen residents wrote of their “fervent opposition” to the proposal.

“Though the design of the proposed project names Sasseville Way as the entrance/ exit to the development, we know that there will be a significant impact to our lives on Blaiswood Avenue and, we believe, to the citizens of Marlborough as a whole,” the residents wrote.

The residents said that should the overlay district be approved, “the neighborhood would be devastated.” They cited possible impacts on traffic and the watershed, among other things.

During the public hearing, the residents repeated those concerns.

“I am very concerned about the lake,” said Robert Jones, who lives on the Hudson side of the reservoir.

He told of problems the neighbors had when there was tree harvesting at Red Spring Road, including sawdust runoff into the lake.

“[The proposal] is not in the best interest of the city,” said Edward Clancy, the chair of the Conservation Commission and a former member of the City Council.

In addition, some residents said they were worried about the possible impact to the city’s schools, which are close to capacity.

Several members of the City Council were also concerned about the proposal.

“I thank Boston Scientific for being a good neighbor, but we need to be very conscientious about the environment,” said Councilor Mark Oram. “I’m very concerned about the impacts.”

The proposal has been sent to the council’s Urban Affairs Committee; it was scheduled to go before the Planning Board on Sept. 18.

Just beyond the dead end at Blaiswood Road, a proposal to change the zoning on a parcel from limited industrial to residential could lead to a multifamily housing development.

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Conservation officer opposes Sasseville Way proposal

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – During the public hearing on a proposed zoning change for Sasseville Way on Sept. 11, the city’s conservation officer spoke against the proposal.

Priscilla Ryder also recommended asking the city to purchase the 23-acre parcel, currently assessed at $523,000.

Ryder’s comments, as well as those from Conservation Committee member Allan White, drew an objection from Mayor Arthur Vigeant – not on the proposal itself but in

Urban Affairs approves permit for Armory on French Hill

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The former Armory at 358 Lincoln St. is getting closer to becoming the Armory on French Hill.

During its Monday, Sept. 18, meeting, the City Council approved a special permit for applicant George Voyiatzis to convert the structure into a multifamily residential building.

The vote was 10-1, with Councilor J. Christian Dumais abstaining.

The previous week, the council’s Urban Affairs Committee approved the application, with several committee members voicing their approval.

“You’re turning an eyesore into a gem in the community,” said Councilor David Doucette during the meeting.

“You’re going to be the envy of the city,” said Councilor Donald Landers.

The Armory on French Hill would consist of 17 units — 15 one-bedroom and two twobedroom units — and parking with 32 spaces.

The permit would still be subject to a site plan review.

The council got a first look at the project last month. At the time, Voyiatzis said the project would “breathe new life” into the neighborhood.

speaking out during the public hearing.

“It was inappropriate for either the conservation officer or the conservation committee to participate in the public hearing on the issue,” he said. “That is the time for the public to be heard, speaking in favor, in opposition or asking questions.

“The conservation commis-

sion and conservation officer have always given opinions on all projects such as this through written communication, and I would have expected nothing less. Their opinion is important, as all information is helping the City Council make their decision, and that may be positive or negative,” he added.

Vigeant said he had a discussion with Ryder and the commission’s chair, Edward Clancy, and “hope we can avoid this in the future.”

As to the suggestion on the city purchasing the parcel, Vigeant said that based on the last open space plan that Ryder has completed, the parcel is not among the “recommended

purchases.”

“I’m hoping the conservation officer finalizes the updates to the plan soon,” he said. Should the city approve the zoning change from limited industrial to residential, it could open the way to a housing development.

The proposal has been sent to the Urban Affairs Committee.

Ransford Pest Control offers quality service to Central MA COMMUNITY BUSINESS

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – When you work with Ransford Pest Control, you’re dealing with the best in the business.

The family-owned company, headquartered in Shrewsbury, has over 127 years of experience servicing residential and commercial property in Central Massachusetts with a particular focus on the MetroWest area. Ransford Pest Control solves pest issues, including ants, stinging insects, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, rodents, termites, fleas and bed bugs.

Ransford Pest Control is proud to offer something most of its competitors cannot: sameday service.

“We pride ourselves on being available,” said Ransford Pest Control co-owner Eric Richmond.

“With 10 technicians spread throughout our service area, we

can handle almost anything on the same day — that level of customer service is our priority,” said fellow co-owner Maria Richmond.

Ransford Pest is also proud to be a local company. This longstanding local experience gives them an in-depth understanding of the seasonal cycles and habits of pests in the area.

This expertise allows them to provide high-quality service to their customers.

“That local connection and being a part of our community is something we value,” Maria Richmond told the Community Advocate.

Not only are they responsive and reliable, they also focus on quality. The company outfits

each one of the technicians’ vehicles with state-of-the-art equipment. When dealing with wasps inside of structures, for instance, the technicians can employ thermal cameras to help locate and deal with the pest. During the slow season, the company uses that time to extensively train their employees.

“We want to ensure that our employees know how to deal with any problem effectively,” Maria Richmond said. “Our staff is elevated to a different level of service.”

The team at Ransford Pest is responsible and safe. Eric Richmond noted that they treat each and every house as if there are children and pets present. The company uses an “integrated pest management” approach, meaning that the company uses insecticide and rodenticide only if there isn’t another solution. The approach is less toxic and more friendly to the environment.

Ransford Pest Technicians are experienced individuals, but perhaps more importantly they’re extremely friendly and easy to work with. The company hires charismatic and affable people — individuals you would be comfortable calling with a problem and comfort-

The team at Ransford Pest Control poses for a photo. Ransford is headquartered in Shrewsbury and has over 127 years of experience. Ransford | 11

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Sierra announces opening for Northborough store Craftworks to participate in Yarn Crawl

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH – The new Sierra store will officially be opening its doors in Northborough Crossing on Sept. 23.

Located in a 16,443-squarefoot space in the plaza, Sierra sells a variety of active and outside items, including apparel, footwear, and gear.

“Our Northborough store opening is a special one for our Sierra team as well as the TJX Company,” said Sierra Vice President Marketing Director Gennifer Hobbs in a press release.

Hobbs noted that this will be the second time that shoppers will be able to visit all five of the TJX Companies’ brands — Sierra, Marshalls, HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx and Homesense.

“Knowing how big of an occasion this is, we will be having an all-out celebration on Grand Opening Day — and look forward to having the

community and surrounding neighborhoods come to join us,” Hobbs said.

On their opening day at 8 a.m. Sept. 23, there will be a grand opening celebration at the store. The event will feature, games, giveaways and entertainment, including Mix104.1’s Karson Tager of Karson and Kennedy.

If you tune into Mix104.1 in the week leading up to the grand opening, you will have a

chance to win a $100 gift card.

During every opening, Sierra donates $10,000 to a local charity. Sierra plans to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest’s Triple Play program, which is a wellness program to help kids make opportunities to take control of their health and wellness.

Sierra’s regular hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

NORTHBOROUGH – Craftworks Gift and Yarn shop will once again be participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl.

The Yarn Crawl will take place from Sept. 18 to Oct. 1. Craftworks is one of 12 other shops participating.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the stores,

check out all of the fiberrelated items and remember that knitting, crochet and other fiber hobbies are great for your mental health.

For more information, call 508-393-9453 or visit https:// www.craftworkscoop.com/. For more information on the Yarn Crawl, visit https://greaterbostonyarncrawl.com/.

Ransford Pest Control offers quality service to Central MA

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The new Sierra will open Sept. 23 in Northborough Crossing.

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Loved ones celebrate Hudson resident’s 95th birthday

Rosemary Rimkus HUDSON

Happ’nings

HUDSON – About 50 relatives and friends of Hudson resident Betty Percuoco celebrated her 95th birthday at Dino’s Ristorante in Worcester Saturday evening, Sept. 9. The widow of Cosmo Percuoco, Betty is the beloved mother of eight, grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of eleven, and aunt to many. Family and friends attended from New York, Iowa, Texas, Minnesota, Florida,

South Carolina and throughout New England. A handsome birthday cake was shared by all, and lighted scrapbook pictures adorned each table.

A native of Cambridge, the honored guest has resided in Hudson over 60 years. Her actual birth date is July 10. Assisting her daughter, Mary Ellen Percuoco of Hudson, in hosting the party were her sons, Tommy Percuoco of Blackstone, Vinny Percuoco of Leominster, Bucky Percuoco of Iowa, Ricky Percuoco of Oxford, Billy, Paul and Peter Percuoco of Hudson.

Dine and Gather

“Very successful,” said Tom Desmond, Hudson Cultural Alliance chairman, of the Hudson Armory “Dine and Gather” Sunday, Sept. 10 held in large tents on the Armory grounds. About 150 guests attended the fundraiser, enjoying epicurean four-course meals, music and silent auction. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and State Rep. Kate Hogan, spoke of the ongoing progress of the plan to create a Community Performing Arts Center at the Armory.

Sen. Eldridge remarked that he and Rep. Hogan were proud to secure the initial $230,000 earmark to purchase the inactive Armory.

Vet to speak

Decorated VietNam War veteran Warren Richards will be guest speaker at the meeting of the Hudson Historical Society Tuesday evening, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at First Federated Church Hall, 200 Central St. Richards is a native of Bolton, 1961 graduate of

Hudson High School, and former JFK teacher. He was a radioman in the Infantry when he was wounded in VietNam in 1967. President Carmen Giombetti invites the public to join members at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Want to donate?

Town of Hudson Board of Health is sponsoring a “Hudson Homeless Gift Fund” for those affected by homelessness in Hudson. Send a check to Hudson

Board of Health, Hudson Town Hall, 58 Main St., Hudson MA., 01749, with “Hudson Homeless Gift Fund” in memo.

40th reunion Hudson High School Class of 1983 will hold its 40th reunion Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Lodge of Elks Fireside Room. Tickets are $20 per person. Joanne Rossley is chairman.

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Hudson resident Betty Percuoco views her 95th birthday cake at a party attended by three generations of family and friends Sept 9 at Dino’s Ristorante, Worcester.

Among the grandchildren at 95th birthday party for Hudson resident Betty Percuoco, seated, were, from left: Michael Percuoco and Angelina Percuoco of Hudson, Nicholas Percuoco of Dudley (at rear), Nicole Percuoco Smith of New York, Lynn Percuoco of Leominster, Eric Percuoco of Minnesota, Vinny Percuoco of Texas and Val Percuoco of Hudson.

PHOTO/SALLY GUIDOTTI

PHOTO/MARY ELLEN PERCUOCO

uniforms hidden in your closet or drawers, Scoutmaster John Bishop would like to hear from you. Bishop said the troops are having trouble keeping up with the demands for outfitting new Cubs, and would welcome your used uniforms. Contact hudsoncubscouts@gmail.com.

Lobster and Meat Shoot

Sixth “Lobster and Meat Shoot,” to benefit Friends of the Hudson Public Library will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Drive, doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Features will also include cash bar, basket drawings and 50/50 cash raffle and the “Shoot” which is similar to Bingo or Keno. Funds raised will support passes to farms, museums, zoos and sports venues and purchase of electronic learning and play devices for the children’s room.

Photos on exhibit

Prize-winning Hudson photographer Linda DeStefano Brown has had several of her images accepted for display at Sudbury and Plymouth galleries. Three of her photos are in the exhibit “Mischief” at Goodnow Library, Sudbury now through

At the successful Hudson Armory “Dine and Gather” Fundraiser event at the Armory Sept. 10, Hudson resident Tom Desmond, president/founder of the Hudson Cultural Council, is at the wheel of an Italian racing car “Bugatti” remake, lent by Ed Owen, among the sidelights of the event. He was joined by committee members, from left, Jane Chertoff, Jamie Beck Weisberger, Patti MacMunn (with goggles), Tom Desmond, president/founder; Karen Nunley, Lorenzo Fine, Red Isaacs, Chuck Randall, treasurer/founder; Ed Nunes, Pat Luoto, secretary.

Sept. 29 and two of her pieces are in the “Different from the Rest” and “Electrified” exhibits at Plymouth Center for Arts now through Oct. 22. For more information go to https://ldbrownimages.com.

Chicken Barbecue

Area residents are invited to attend “Chicken Barbecue” at Marlborough Fish and Game Club, 1 Muddy Lane, Marlborough, sponsored by Marlborough Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 240 on Sept. 23, noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and under 6 free. For further information and tickets call 508-380-9267.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sept. 22 – Frank Budrewicz, Cecilia Andrade, Michael Hartford and Kassalie Pires

Sept. 23 – Jennifer Burke, Allison Colaianni, Mary Loureiro, Beverly Sousa, David Bissonnette, Max McNealy and Tom Dionis

Sept. 24 – John Figueiredo (50th), Ana Grace Cunha, Alex Maglione, Mike Nanartowich, Barbara Correia and John DeRusha

Sept. 25 – Mark Ferruccio

Sept. 26 – Brad Lowe, Val Cunha, Don Dumais, Debbie Joyce and Nicole Paquette

Sept. 27 – Kristen Borella, Kenny Smith & Christian Crue

Sept. 28 – Rachel Dugan

Sept. 29 – Marly Wallingford, Bonnie Elman and Cristy

Jenkins

Sept. 30 – Joe Jacobs, Gary Masciarelli, Abigail Appel. Glenyce Somes, Erin Donovan and Katie Fitzpatrick

Oct. 1 – Addison McGorty, Patty Cunha, Carol Regenauer, Zachary Chartrand, Sally Cabral and daughter Alyssa, Curtis, Marcelle and Russell

Durrenburger

Oct. 2 – Dan LaCerte, Ron

Bissonnette and Shanna Haley

Oct. 3 – Ian Vorce, Kelli Ahearn and Kennedy Prashaw

Oct. 4 – Jennifer Fernandes

Oct. 5 – Lee Dinner, Lisa

Chamberlain, Janet Kelly and Kelly Montalto

SPECIAL GREETINGS to John and Virginia Figueiredo, who are 25 years wed on Sept. 26.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Sept. 24 – Don and Margaret

Quinn, Ron and Carol Cormier

Sept. 27 – “R.J.” and Kelly

Bushey

Sept. 28 – Jack and Lucy

Lampinen, Fred and Michelle

Dusseault

Sept. 28 – Bob and “K” Latzka

Sept. 30 – Richard and Diane

Daher

Oct. 3 – Ray and Muriel Thompson.

LOOKING BACK TO 1973

Owners Robert and Delbert Alving hosted the grand opening of the Lake Boone General Store at 700 Main St. Among those competing in the Hudson Recreation Dept. swim meet were: Grace Kelleher, Tina Cardinale, Laura Wynn, John Kelly, Bill Norton, Jody Kosinski, Terry Longtine and Robin Lemay.

Chairman Paul Hester presided at a meeting at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School. Owners George and Beverly Sousa moved Hudson Bookshop from 116 Main St. to 65 Main St. Hudson Ecumenical Bible School had 81 students and 22 teachers from all Hudson churches. Liz Dubois was president of the Hudson Jodphurs and Jeans 4-H Horse Club. Vasken Minasian resigned from the Hudson Industrial Development Commission.

Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@ comcast.net.

PHOTO/JIM DELUCO

Residents drawn to ‘Mayor’s Mural’ paint party

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Between the annual Greek Festival and the annual Labor Day parade, residents partook in a new — and historic — project.

On Sept. 3 at Union Common, about two dozen painters, young and old, helped fill in the blanks for “The Mayor’s Mural” that will be installed later this fall (weather permitting) on South Bolton Street.

Local muralist Melissa Stratton-Pandina led the paint party, which resembled a jumbo version of a paint-by-numbers set. Painters chose one of several canvases stretched across tables; they then selected a number, and chose a paint color that matched the number.

The canvases included flowers, flags and other portions of the mural that highlights the city’s history.

“It’s a lot of fun,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who took his turn painting. “It’ll look great

Aidan, 7 years old, paints one of the panels for ‘The Mayor’s Mural’.

when it’s up.”

Alongside the mayor was Marie Waldman of the Marlborough Cultural Council.

“We’re really thrilled that this is happening,” she said.

Nearby, City Councilors J. Christian Dumais and Sean Navin painted another part of the mural.

“This is great,” said Navin. “This weekend is filled with so many events that we remember when we were young.”

Once completed, the panels were placed on the grass to dry, and another panel was placed

on a table, ready to paint.

“Art should bring communities together, and that’s exactly what we do with a paint party,” said Stratton-Pandina. “This is my favorite part of creating murals. To see young children painting alongside their grandparents and knowing that they will take credit for the art as they grow brings me so much joy.”

The project is sponsored in part by a grant from the Marlborough Cultural Council.

More information about the mayor’s mural project can be found at www.marlboroughma.gov/mayors-office/pages/ mayors-mural-project.

YSAP, MAP to host annual 5K

MARLBOROUGH – The Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (YSAP) and the Marlborough Alliance for Prevention (MAP) will be holding their annual 5K run, walk, roll and stroll.

The 5K will take place at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School at 9 a.m. Sept. 30.

Proceeds will go toward programs like YSAP and MAP that are dedicated to the support and education of substance use.

YSAP is dedicated to reducing and preventing youth substance use and addiction in

Hudson, participating in community events, collecting data and hosting Narcan training. MAP envisions a community empowered by accessible resources and support to help community members live a healthy lifestyle and motivate them to make good decisions regarding substance use.

The individual online entry fee is $30 and the student online entry fee is $15. To register, visit https://hudsonrecreation. recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1635

Mattress fundraiser to support Hudson volleyball team

HUDSON – The Hudson High School volleyball team is hosting the first annual mattress fundraiser on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school’s gymnasium.

Funds from the event will

help the team in regards to costs to equipment, programs used to videotape games and gear.

At the event, all sizes of mattresses will be available along with 25 plus different styles

For questions, call the Hudson Board of Health at 978562-2020. on display. The mattresses are brand new with full factory warranties. Delivery is available.

All forms of payment will be accepted; financing is available.

PHOTO/MAUREEN SULLIVAN

POLICE FIRE&

A plane crashed while it was trying to land at the American Heritage Museum.

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

HUDSON – Crews responded to a report of a plane crash at the American Heritage Museum.

According to a Facebook post by the Stow Fire Department, Stow’s Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a plane crash near Barton Road and the museum at 11:09 a.m. Sept. 17.

According to the fire department, when they arrived, a Nieuport 28 — which is a single-engine, World War I era plane — was upside down at the end of a runway.

Their preliminary investigation indicated that the plane was attempting to land at the American Heritage Museum when its front landing gear failed and it flipped over.

The museum had been hosting its World War I and Aviation Weekend on Sept. 16 and 17.

The fire department said the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. He had removed himself from the plane before the first responders arrived.

He did not report injuries, but was evaluated at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and will be investigating.

PHOTO/COURTESY STOW FIRE DEPARTMENT

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HUDSON LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Delete the following names of the Zoning Districts within all sections of the existing Town of Hudson Protective Zoning

By-laws:

• C-1 through C-3 – Commercial

Districts

• C-4 (I) II) – Commercial Districts

• C-4 through C-11 – Commercial

Districts

• C-12 (I) (II) – Commercial Districts

• SB – Single Family Residential

• SA- 5 (1) (II) – Single Family Residential

• SA-7 (I) (II) – Single Family Residential

• SA-8 (1) (II) (III) (IV) – Single Family Residential (V) (VI) (VII)

• SB-1 – Multi-Family District

• SB-2 – Mobile Home Courts

• SB-3 – Multi-Family Districts

• SB-4 – Mobile Home Court

• LCI – Light Industrial and Commercial District

• M-1 through M-4 – Industrial Districts

• M-5 (I) (II) – Industrial Districts

• M-6 (I) (II) (III) – Industrial Districts

• M-7 – Industrial District

Replace with the following new Zoning District nomenclature in all sections of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning

By-laws dated November 20, 2023:

Residential Districts

• Residence - 60,000 (R60)

• Residence - 40,000 (R40)

• Residence - 30,000 (R30)

• Residence - 15,000 (R15)

• Multifamily Residence (MR)

• Mobile Home (MH)

Commercial and Industrial Districts

• Downtown Business (DB)

• Neighborhood Business (NB)

• General Business 1 (GB1)

• General Business 2 (GB2)

• Limited Commercial and Light Industrial (LCLI)

Industrial Districts

• Industrial - A (IA)

• Industrial - B (IB)

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and

Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA, on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Delete, in its entirety, the language within the following sections of the existing Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws:

• Section 5.1.6 – Continuance of Existing Uses, Buildings, and Structures

• Section 5.1.7 – Discontinuance

And replace with the revised language contained in Section 5.1.4 through 5.1.13 in the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws dated November 20, 2023:

• Section 5.1.4 – Applicability

• Section 5.1.5 – Nonconforming Uses

• Section 5.1.5.1 – Permissible Changes

• Section 5.1.6.1 – Nonconforming Structures

• Section 5.1.7 – Variance Required

• Section 5.1.8 – Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Structures

• Section 5.1.9 – Abandonment or Non-Use

• Section 5.1.10 – Reconstruction after Catastrophe or Demolition

• Section 5.1.11 – Reversion to Nonconformity

• Section 5.1.12 – Substandard Lots

• Section 5.1.13 – Eminent Domain

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

1. Delete, in their entirety, the following provisions of the existing Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws including the Zoning Map:

• Appendix A: Descriptions of Zoning Districts as shown, located, defined and bounded on map entitled “Town of Hudson, Massachusetts Zoning Parcels and Roads”

2. Adopt the following provisions in the document entitled “Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws, dated November 20, 2023” and the Zoning Map referenced, below, on file in the office of the Town Clerk and the Department of Planning and Community Development:

•Official Zoning Map of the Town of Hudson, Massachusetts Dated November 2023

And add the following Section in the document entitled “Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws”, dated November 20, 2023.

•Appendix B: Table of Use Regulations

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA, on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Shift the location and re-number the following existing sections within the existing Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws:

1. Section 3.3.10 Watershed Protection Overlay District - Now Section 6.1

2. Section 4.0 New Construction and Uses - Now Section 3.0

3. Section 5.0 Use Regulations - Now Section 4.0

4. Section 5.1.8.1- 2014 Temporary Medical Marijuana MoratoriumNow Section 6.6

5. Section 5.2 Residential DistrictsNow Section 5.2

6. Section 5.3 Commercial DistrictsNow Section 5.3

7. Section 5.7 Floodplain/Wetland Overlay District - Now Section 6.2

8. Section 5.8 Retirement Community Overlay District - Now Section 6.3

9. Section 5.9 Wireless Communication Overlay District - Now Section 6.4

10. Section 5.10 Adaptative Re-use Overlay District - Now Section 6.5

11. Section 5.11 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Overlay DistrictNow Section 6.7

12. Section 5.12 Retail Marijuana Overlay District - Now Section 6.8

13. Section 5.13 Industrial Marijuana Overlay District - Now Section 6.9

14. Section 6.0 Intensity of Use Regulations - Now Section 7.0

15. Section 7.0 General Provisions Affecting all Districts - Now Section 8.0

16. Section 8.0 Administration and Enforcement - Now Section 9.0

17. Section 9.0 C-1 Zoning DistrictNow Section 5.4 and entitled DB Zoning District

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Petition #2023-10

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Wanderley and Marellen DePaula requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Section 5.2.6 to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The subject property is located at 20 Old Bolton Road in the SA-8 Single Family Zoning District Assessors’ Map 5 Parcel 26. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CUWM6P598048 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

SHREWSBURY

PURSUANT TO G.L. C. 40, § 32

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY -

CASE NO. 11071

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF MAY 15, 2023

ARTICLES # 51, 52, 53 AND 54

Attorney General’s Limited Authority to Waive Procedural Defects in the Notice of the Planning Board Hearing

Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32, if the Attorney General finds there to be any defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment of any zoning by-law relating to the form or content of the notice of the Planning Board hearing prescribed by G.L. c. 40A, § 5, or to the manner or dates on which said notice is mailed, posted or published as required by that section, then instead of disapproving the by-law or amendment by reason of any such defect, the Attorney General may elect to proceed under the defect waiver provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32. Under those provisions, the Attorney General is conditionally authorized to

waive any such defect.

Defect Determined in Notice of Planning Board Hearing

The Attorney General has determined that the planning board hearing notice relating to the above Articles failed to comply with the notice requirements for such hearing established by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Section 5 provides in part (with emphasis added):

No zoning…by-law or amendment thereto shall be adopted until after the planning board in a… town has…held a public hearing thereon…at which interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard…. Notice of the time and place of such hearing, of the subject matter, sufficient for identification, and of the place where texts and maps thereof may be inspected shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the…town once in each of two successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing, and by posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the…town hall for a period of not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing. Notice of said hearing shall also be sent by mail, postage prepaid to the department of housing and community development, the regional planning agency, if any, and to the planning board of each abutting city and town…In cases involving boundary, density or use changes within a district, notice shall be sent to any such nonresident property owner who has filed such a request with the city or town clerk and whose property lies in the district where the change is sought.

Based on the materials submitted to this Office, we have identified the following defects: (1) for Articles 51, 52, 53 and 54, the Planning Board hearing notice that was posted and published did not identify the place where the text (and maps if any) of the proposed bylaw amendments may be inspected, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5; and (2) for Articles 51 and 52, notice of the Planning Board hearing was published only one time, not twice, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. For these reasons, the 90-day period prescribed for the Attorney General’s review of Articles 51, 52, 53 and 54 is suspended in accordance with G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Attorney General’s Election to Proceed

Under the Waiver Provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32

The Attorney General has elected to proceed under the limited defect waiver authority conferred by G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Suspension of Review of Zoning By-Law Amendments

The 90-day period prescribed by law for the Attorney General’s review of local by-laws is therefore suspended in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Posting and Publication of This Notice

The Town Clerk shall post a true copy of this Notice in a conspicuous place in the Shrewsbury Town Hall for a period of not less than 14 days and shall

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publish a copy once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury.

Filing of Claim That Defect in Notice Was Misleading or Otherwise Prejudicial

Within 21 days of the date on which this Notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury, any resident of the Town of Shrewsbury, or the owner of any real property in the Town of Shrewsbury or any other party entitled to notice of the planning board hearing may file with the Town Clerk a written statement that the notice defect was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. The statement must include the reasons supporting the claim that the defect in the Planning Board Notice was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. This statement must be actually on file with the Town Clerk not later than 21 days from the date on which this Notice is published in the newspaper.

Town Clerk’s Certification of Compliance with This Notice

After the expiration of the 21-day period, the Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General a true copy of this Notice with a certification of compliance with the publishing and posting requirements of the preceding paragraph, and a certification that either (a) no claim was filed within the 21-day period, or (b) one or more claims were filed within the 21-day period. The Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General true copies of any such claim(s).

Resumption of Attorney General’s Review

Upon receipt of one original copy of this Notice with the Clerk’s certification, the 90-day period provided for the Attorney General’s review under G.L. c. 40, § 32, shall resume. If no claim is made, the Attorney General has the discretion to waive any such defect; if any claim is made, however, the Attorney General may not waive any such defect.

Note: By not filing a claim under this provision, a person shall not be deprived of the right to assert a claim of invalidity arising out of any possible defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment, as provided in G.L. c. 40, § 32, and in G.L. c. 40A, § 5.

Date: September 8, 2023

Very truly yours,

ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Nicole B. Caprioli

By: Nicole B. Caprioli

Assistant Attorney General Municipal Law Unit

10 Mechanic Street, Suite 301

Worcester, MA 01608

cc: Town Counsel Stephen A. Madaus

Town Clerk’s Certification

Shrewsbury -- Case # 11071

Annual Town Meeting of May 15, 2023

Articles # 51, 52, 53 and 54

I hereby certify that I have posted and published a true copy of this Attorney General’s Notice, as follows:

Posting - On _________________, and for a period of at least 14 days, I posted a true copy of this Notice at

the following conspicuous place in the Shrewsbury Town Hall: ____________

Publication - I published a true copy of this Notice in ______________, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury. The date of publication was: _____________

________. A copy of the published notice, including the date of publication, is attached.

Certification of Claims Filed - I certify that 21 days has expired from the date on which the notice was published in a newspaper and as of such date

______________:

[____] no claims were filed, or

[____] one or more claims were filed, and copies of each are attached hereto.

Date: ________________________

Town Clerk, Town of Shrewsbury

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

DONAHUE ROWING CENTER DOCK EXPANSION

September 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 11:00 AM. Local time on Thursday, October 12, 2023 for installation of twenty-six (26) helical piles to be used to support a dock with an add alternate to build and install the dock.

The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and specifications for the work involved, can be downloaded from the Towns Website https://shrewsburyma. gov/bids and will be available after 8:00 Am on Wednesday September 20, 2023. All bids must meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Waterways (2022).

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.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Labor and Materials Bond.

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 Mass. G.L.C. 149, section 26 to 27H inclusive. Contractor is to be aware of hiring preferences for veterans and residents and the requirement for worker’s compensation coverage. All such requirements are set forth in Massachusetts General Laws

Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 37. 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 Mass. G.L. (Ter. Ed.) C 30, Section 39M (a), 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.

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 WWW.MHD.STATE.MA.US/.

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.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Daniel Brennan, Jr., on behalf of Starbucks Corporation, d/b/a Starbucks Coffee, 200 Hartford Turnpike, Building 3, Unit 5, has applied to the Select Board for a Common Victualler License.

A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7:05pm at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

Beth Casavant, Chair Select Board

HIGHWAY DIVISION SNOW PLOW CONTRACTORS WANTED

The Town of Shrewsbury Highway Division is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2023-2024 winter season. Operators and equipment must be available for the entire winter season on a 24 hour a day basis and will be responsible for plowing specific routes within the Town. Hourly rates will be based on the width of plow and gross vehicle rating of the equipment furnished. The Town will be accepting applications until October 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

This request for contractors is exempt from typical procurement procedures under M.G.L. Ch. 30B § 1(b) (17). For additional information, contact the Shrewsbury Highway Division Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury or call (508) 841-8513.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

evin Mizikar Town Manager

MARLBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, to add a new section to create the Red Spring Road Overlay District (RSROD).

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8:00 PM in the City Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts to amend Chapter 650, to add a new section to create the Red Spring Road Overlay District (RSROD).

THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING RECEIVED FOR ITS CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING AND ADDING THERETO AS FOLLOWS:

§650-50 – RED SPRING ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT

Purpose and Objectives.

The Red Spring Road Overlay District (“RSR”) allows the application of supplemental land use controls within the boundaries of a certain overlay district as an alternative to land use controls that exist in the underlying districts. The establishment goals of the RSR are to encourage improvements to existing structures and regulate modifications to a unique lakeside residential community.

Location of RSR; Underlying Zoning. For the purposes of this Section (§65050 et. seq.), the RSR is located on the southerly side of Fort Meadow Reservoir along Red Spring Road between Reservoir Street and Cullinane Drive containing approximately 50 acres as indicated on the City Zoning Map and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Except as specifically provided herein, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the underlying zoning districts not otherwise impacted by this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) shall continue to remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) and any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) shall govern and control.

Authority of Permit Granting Authority. The City Council shall be the special permit granting authority in the RSR.

At the request of an applicant, the City Council may elect to vary the dimensional, parking, design, and landscaping requirements applicable to a use or structure by special permit upon finding that such change shall result in an improved design and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent or purpose of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.).

Use Regulations.

The following uses are permitted as of right in the RSR:

• Single-family dwellings.

• Up to one (1) boat club.

• Uses allowed as of right in the underlying zoning district, as set forth in the Table of Use Regulations.

• Accessory buildings and accessory uses.

• Uses allowed by special permit in the underlying zoning district may be allowed by special permit in the RSR.

• All uses not specified in Subsection D.1 and Subsection D.2 above shall be deemed prohibited in the RSR. Dimensional Regulations.

Notwithstanding any provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, development in the RSR shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

• Minimum Lot Area: 18,000 square feet.

• Minimum Lot Frontage: none.

• Minimum Front, Side, and Rear Yards: none (See Section 650-50.E.2).

• Maximum Building Height: 2 ½ stories.

• Maximum Lot Coverage: 30%, over the entire RSR.

• Maximum Gross Floor Area of a Single-Family Dwelling: 3,000 square feet.

With the exception of structures erected prior to July 1, 2023, all structures shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the RSR district boundary line, excluding the boundary line adjacent to the Fort Meadow Reservoir.

Within the RSR, multiple principal and accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot under a condominium form of ownership with each principal building located within an exclusive use area of at least 8,000 square feet, and there shall be no yard setbacks or landscaped strips required as to exclusive use areas or minimum distances between structures, provided that any building permit application for a new structure or expansion of an existing structure shall be accompanied by evidence that such work is authorized by the governing condominium organization.

Parking Requirements.

Parking for single-family dwellings and boat clubs shall be provided as feasible. Parking for other uses within the RSR shall conform with the provisions of §650-48.A of the Zoning Ordinance. Driveways and Roadways.

Driveways and roadways located within the RSR shall be maintained to provide safe access and egress for vehicular and pedestrian traffic and emergency services but shall not be subject to the design standards set forth in §650-49 of the Zoning Ordinance or subdivision standards.

LEGAL NOTICES COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

EXHIBIT A

The Red Spring Road Overlay District shall include the following parcels of land (herein identified by the Assessors’ Map and Parcel Number):

• Assessors Map 30, Parcel 10

Per Order of the City Council #23-1008951

LEGAL NOTICE

The Marlborough CD Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Liberty Hill Apartments, 667-3 for the Marlborough CD Authority in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by studio J2

The Project consists of: Bathroom Upgrades - Phase I

The work is estimated to cost: $308,598, including all alternates

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.I49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction General Bids will be received until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 and publicly opened, forthwith.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available electronically or for purchase at www.Projectdog.com at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 27; Project Code 858104.

General 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 Housing Authority.

This project is being Electronically Bid (EBid). All bids shall be prepared and submitted online at www.Projectdog.com and received no later than the date & time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. For assistance, contact Projectdog, Inc. at 978.499.9014.

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% 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.

The job site and/or existing building will be available for inspection at 10 AM, October 4, 2023. Meet at CD Authority office at 250 Main Street in Marlborough.

Call Jennifer Steffek at studio J2 with questions at 781-354-6722 (cell).

Site Address:

250 Main Street

Marlborough, MA 01752

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).

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

DEATHS

Fabricius, Beverly of Westborough

Grandinetti, Anthony of Grafton/Worcester

Gravel, Sonia of Shrewsbury

Henault, Ronald of South

Grafton

Hickman, Rebecca of Northborough

Johnson, Janice of Northborough

Joubert, Joan of Shrewsbury

Kolak, Patricia of Marlborough

Landmesser, Bonnie of Shrewsbury

Leger, Rose of Hudson

Linden, MD, Christopher of Shrewsbury

Longfellow, Elaine of Northborough

Padula, Richard of Marlborough

Rodrigues, Teresinha of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson

Rowe, Theresa of Hudson, formerly of Marlborough

Stucchi, Pauline of Hudson

Uhlman, Barbara of Westborough

Vezeau, Barbara of Hudson

Walsh, Alyse of Shrewsbury

Theresa E. Rowe, 92

HUDSON - Theresa E. (Ducharme) Rowe, fondly referred to as “Terry”, 92, of Hudson, MA formerly of Marlborough, MA passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Roland R. Rowe in 2001. Terry leaves her son Alan Rowe and his wife Andrea of Sturbridge, MA; her 2 daughters, Gail Fitzpatrick and her longtime partner Edward Regonini of Westborough, MA, Karen Burdick and her husband Douglas of Clinton, MA; along with her 6 grandchildren, Kelly Gibbs and her

husband Brad of Halifax, MA, Blake Rowe of New York, NY, Jordan Rowe of Boston, MA, Camden Rowe of New York, NY, Jamie Smith and her husband Josh of Marshfield, MA, Jessie Burdick of Cambridge, MA and her 5 great grandchildren, Brady, Bryar and Brandon Gibbs, Max and Ava Smith. She was predeceased by her brother Roland Ducharme; her sister Doris Jalko and also leaves her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.

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

Richard A. Padula, 90

MARLBOROUGH - Richard A. Padula 90 of Marlborough died Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the Beaumont at The Willows, Westborough, MA. Richard was born in Marlborough, MA, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Carney) Padula.

Richard was predeceased by his wife of 44 years in 2005 and by his sister Joanne. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Rebecca Wainwright of Marlborough, and Jennifer Padula of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Padula, 3 grandchildren Justin Wainwright, and Joshua and Connor Padula, and 3 great grandchildren Rose, Micah, and Brooke Wainwright.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Christopher H. Linden, MD, 70

SHREWSBURY - On Saturday August 26, 2023 Dr. Christopher H. Linden died peacefully at home in Shrewsbury, MA. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Robert A. Linden and Doris B. (Bartol) Linden.

He leaves his beloved wife, Jeanne (Kristo) Linden; his children, Meredith & Martha Linden, Rebecca (Linden) Huard and her husband Travis, Erik Comes and his wife Danielle, and Kelley (Comes) Gallivan

and her husband Timothy; his grandchildren Roseanna & Violet Huard, Paisley & Ryder Gallivan, and Lola Comes; and his sister Rachel Linden of Danvers.

The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester

Beverly C. Fabricius, 90

WESTBOROUGH - Beverly Christine (Foster) Fabricius, of Westborough, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was 90. Beverly was born in Portland, Maine on July 12, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Eva Bell (Lincoln) Foster. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late David Howard Fabricius, who died in 2014. The two married on October 10,1954, and together they shared 59 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Amy L. Simonetta and her spouse Joseph of Upton, Judith E. Fahey and her spouse Kevin of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Paul Fabricius and his spouse Jennifer of Lakewood, Washington. Beverly was the loving grandmother of Kyle Simonetta and his spouse Haley Kayser of Oakland, California, Ryan Simonetta and his spouse Chris of Brighton, Colin David Simonetta of Upton, Mackenzie Fahey and his partner Erin Metzger of Bloomington, Indiana, Keegan Fahey of Atlanta, Georgia, Tucker, and Emilia Fabricius, both of Lakewood, Washington, step grandchildren Cassidy Arimotto and her spouse Amber of Fort Stewart, Georgia, and Nicholas Lindstrom of Fort Hood, Texas. She was the loving great grandmother of Archer and Wilder Simonetta, both of Oakland, California, and Declan Fahey of Bloomington, Indiana. Beverly is also survived by loving two nieces, three nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elfreda of Framingham Massachusetts and two stepsisters Margret and Geraldine both of Florida.

The McDonald Keohane Funeral Home of South Weymouth assisted with arrangements.

Pauline Stucchi, 93

HUDSON - Pauline (Hillman) Stucchi, 93, passed away on September 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side. A sweet southern soul, Pauline was born in Pound, Virginia on February 10, 1930, to Carl and Elva (Branham) Hillman.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Edward, her father Carl, mother Elva, stepmother Martha, brother Bill, half-sister Beth Ward Haynie, her longtime friend Carol as well as all her brother and sister in-laws. She is survived by and will be incredibly missed by her son, Timothy Stucchi and his wife, Deborah of Hudson, MA; daughter, Teri (Stucchi) MacMillan and her husband Richard of Squantum, MA; grandson Adam MacMillan and his wife Anna; granddaughter, Amy Candela and her husband Adam, grandson, Peter Stucchi and granddaughter, Miele MacMillan. Pauline’s six beautiful great-grandchildren - Summer, Lilah and Sawyer Candela and Noah, Luke, and Tess MacMillan - will forever be fortunate to have experienced her loving and calming presence firsthand. Mamaw, we love you and we will always be waving.

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

Sonia L. Gravel, 103

SHREWSBURY - Sonia L. (Simoneau) Gravel, 103, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 1, 2023 in the loving care of her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Joseph A. Gravel, in 2013.

Sonia leaves her daughters Linda Mawdsley, LeDean and her husband George Buzzell and son Jay and his wife Donna Gravel, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements/

Caring Hands

CAREER MARKETPLACE

MEDIA

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. seeks

Sr Application Development Analyst

Marlborough, MA

Develop & execute of Marketing & Membership directives and implementations across multiple platforms. Bachelor’s’ degree plus 5 years exp. as a Software Developer, Analyst, or related. Qualified Applicants send resume to:

Chris Rouleau, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01581, crouleau@bjs.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Office help for dog grooming facility

• Experience preferred

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Job entails basic computer skills, handling dogs for intake and discharge, cashing clients out, phones and cleaning

• Must have own health insurance

• 20 to 30 hrs per week, maybe flexible.

Please send inquires to cpshydro@yahoo.com

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. seeks Application Development Analyst

Marlborough, MA

Develop shopping capabilities using AngularJS framework; Integrate ecommerce platform with 3rd party ecommerce solutions. Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years exp. as a Software Developer or Analyst. Qualified Applicants send contact to:

Chris Rouleau, Sr. Recruiter, crouleau@bjs.com, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead

For Cytiva in Marlborough, MA To work globally supporting transfer & allocations vs. global demand for biopharma/life sci products. Req: Bachelor’s or foreign equiv in Ind Engg, Mfg Engg or related field & 5 yrs exp in mech or ind engg capacity driving process improvement & implementation in mfg or supply chain capacity or, master’s & 3 yrs exp. Offered Salary: $127,858.00/year. Salary Range: $74,500.00-$130,300.00/ year. CV to carmelissa.rhodes@cytiva.com; reference job title.

AUTO PAINTING PETS

Joseph Lucier Owner/Painter 508-873-5930

Fuller

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CertainProvisionsoftheOpenMeetingLaw,G.L. c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning BoardofAppealswillbeconductedviaremote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofRKRealtyAssociation,LLCtoobtain a variance from Section 6.2.2.1 of the Hudson ZoningBy-lawstoallowfortheconstructionofa free-standingbankATMwithinthefrontsetback. Thesubjectpropertyislocatedat197-205WashingtonStreetintheC-11CommercialZoningDistrict.TheBoardmayconsideranyactiondeemed necessaryrelativetothesubjectpetition. Allpetitionmaterialsareavailableforreviewin theTownClerk’sOfficeduringregularbusiness hours,ontheTownofHudsonwebsiteathttp:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CNULAU558CDA and can be requestedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending

BoardofAppealswillbeconductedviaremote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofWanderleyandMarellenDePaulare

ican,Inc.foraSpecialPermittoextendanon-conforminguseandstructurerelativetotheproposed additionof4,500squarefeetofwarehousespace andassociatedimprovementsforthepropertylocatedat455WhitneyStreet,Map15,Parcel13in theIndustrialZoningDistrict.BradBlanchette,Clerk 2/10/23,2/17/23 ___________________________ SHREWSBURY ___________________________

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Reagan ready to lead Hudson Schools COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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He moved to Hudson nearly 25 years ago, as it was close to where both he and his wife were teaching.

Reagan added, “It just felt like a very welcoming and comfortable community for us.”

After their children were born, and the family became part of the Hudson community and schools, “we couldn’t imagine moving” since it felt like home, he said.

This connection was the reason why Reagan wanted to be the principal of Hudson High School.

“Word traveled fast that [John] Stapelfeld, who had been a principal at Hudson High for a long time, was retiring,” said Reagan. “I thought this would be a really incredible opportunity to play a really key role in sort of shaping, not just the schools, but the district.”

He added, “Honestly, those seven years I was there were

some of the most rewarding of my career. It felt like a good fit for me.”

As the schools are an extension of the community, serving in the role and getting some important work done in the schools felt “really good,” he said.

He left in 2018 to become the assistant superintendent of schools in Wilmington to take on a new challenge and gain central administration experience. He eventually became the superintendent in Waltham.

When he learned of the opening to be the superintendent in his former school district, he saw it as “another opportunity to come back and be a part of the community again.” He noted that being a part of the town community means that his opinion can have more relevance.

“It’s impacting me as well,” he said. “There is something to the fact [that] when you live in the community you can have

conversations with your neighbors and your fellow citizens.”

Goals

As much has changed since his tenure as principal, Reagan said his current goal is to develop an entry findings report from talking to constituents in the schools.

“I need to really ask questions and do a lot of listening so that I can understand … what are the challenges facing the Hudson Public Schools,” he said.

He wants to look at the strengths and traditions in Hudson Public Schools as he has begun having one-on-one meetings with stakeholders in the community like parents, staff and the Select Board. If he understands the strengths and weaknesses in the district, he can help develop goals for the next three to five years.

He noted there are a few issues that have “bubbled to the top” from his interview process,

Reagan said.

“There’s concerns about the next couple of fiscal years and what the budget will look like,” he said.

He believed they will need to work with the town to continue to adequately fund the schools. Hudson has always been supportive of the school system, and Reagan expressed gratitude for its generosity.

He said, “We want to continue to develop that relationship.”

Reagan believed that doing a better job at public relations for the Hudson Public Schools was important so everyone knows how the schools prepare students for post-school life. This could be achieved through highlighting the accomplishments of graduates and initiatives like the biomedical pathway curriculum.

He highlighted the dual language program, which he hopes will continue to expand.

“I think it shows that we’re

embracing that diversity and celebrating it in ways that you can’t otherwise,” Reagan said. “I’m really excited about sitting down with folks around the table to make sure we’ve got everything laid out properly so that we can continue to expand.”

He wanted to share information about these programs so that the community can “feel good about continuing to support the schools.”

Returning to the Hudson schools has been “rewarding and eye opening” for Reagan, he said, and people have been welcoming.

He hopes to continue to push forward with innovative thinking that may be “outside of the box.”

“For a long time schools were, you know, cookie cutter models, and everyone did things sort of one way,” Reagan said. “And we need to be willing to look at our own community and see what we need specifically.”

601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough

Westborough schools remain unhappy with NRT

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Public Schools is still not happy with its bus transportation provider, NRT.

Nearly six months after voicing frustration with NRT for not providing enough buses and a lack of communication, the problems with NRT still persist, according to Anita Pal, the new director of finance and administration for WPS.

“We have a lot of issues with NRT,” said Pal in an update to the School Committee during its Aug. 28 meeting.

These issues include having 25 buses available for transporting students, instead of the 27 contracted; not having a dedicated dispatch NRT representative to help resolve problems and a “lack of responsiveness,” Pal said.

Pal said that WPS staffers need to send several emails

before getting a response from NRT.

Pal was told by NRT that it is still dealing with a lack of drivers. Although it has potential drivers in training, NRT could not guarantee that any of the drivers would be assigned to Westborough.

Pal and WPS Superintendent Amber Bock said they are working with an attorney on a letter detailing NRT’s violations with its WPS contract, now in its fourth year of a five-year deal.

Should these problems remain unresolved, NRT could be excluded when the bus contract comes up for bid, according to Bock.

Last May, NRT drivers affiliated with Teamsters Local 170 went on strike in Marlborough; they reached a settlement with NRT after three days. Drivers in Westborough remained on the job; they have since decided to not be part of the union for at least one year.

MARLBOROUGH – The Goodnow Brothers Elementary School PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor T-shirts for its annual fundraiser, allowing each student to get a free shirt.

Each year, Goodnow PTO puts on one large annual fundraiser that supports school

enrichment programming, field trip buses, teacher appreciation activities and family events.

The business logo will be on the back of the shirt, providing advertising on 800-plus T-shirts worn by students.

Donation amounts are

$250, $500 and $750, corresponding to the size of the logo on the back of the shirt. The deadline to submit logos for printing is Monday, Oct. 2.

Those businesses interested in sponsoring may email goodnowschoolpto@gmail. com.

Garden at Fales Elementary thriving

WESTBOROUGH – The garden at Fales Elementary School planted last spring is now blooming.

Ariel Villa, the school’s environmental education enrichment program coordinator, wrote a grant to support funding the garden.

Villa planted and maintained the garden over the summer, with help from students, staff, parents and volunteers.

Fales will host a special community event on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the school’s parent group. There will be raffle baskets, games, bouncy houses, crafts and more.

The garden at Fales Elementary School is now growing.

By Evan Walsh Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – Algonquin and Nashoba left it all on the court.

On Sept. 15, the Algonquin Titans topped the Nashoba Wolves in an action-packed, hard-fought match between two top-notch volleyball programs. Each team had the momentum at different points, and the Titans eventually prevailed in straight sets.

Algonquin started strong, winning the first set 25-16.

The Titans immediately started to control the second set and jumped ahead 7-1. However, the Nashoba team fought back, quickly narrowing Algonquin’s lead to 7-6. Nashoba hung around, but Algonquin pulled away and won 25-18.

Algonquin’s offense was led by Caroline Macaulay, who frequently — and with great success — spiked the ball over the net. Macaulay was the crux of the Titans’ offensive firepower.

“We count on [Macaulay] to get a lot of kills,” said Head Coach Janice Henningson.

Algonquin was one set from victory, but Nashoba wouldn’t go down easy. The Wolves opened the third set with five straight points, but Algonquin matched with six consecutive points of its own to reclaim the lead.

Nashoba pulled away soon after, leading 22-15 and seriously threatening to take the set.

“We tried some new things. We put in some kids that haven’t had the chance to play a lot this year. Sometimes some little changes can throw off the rhythm a little bit,” said Henningson.

Algonquin called timeout to reset themselves; what happened next seemed almost surreal.

The Titans won the next eight points, turning the 2215 deficit into a 23-22 lead. Nashoba looked shocked, the crowd was shocked, and — based on some of the reaction in the team’s huddle — some of the Algonquin players seemed shocked too. The Titans would take the third set 25-23.

“Even when they’re behind, they’re not afraid to really dig in and come back,” Henning-

son said.

“I have a really great group of kids. They come in every day and they work really, really hard. They have great chemistry and everyone gets along well. Not a lot of drama this year, which is nice. They just work really well together and they push really hard in

practice,” she added.

With the loss, Nashoba’s two-game winning streak ends, and it falls to 2-2. The Wolves will have an opportunity to exact revenge on Algonquin — this time with homecourt advantage — when the teams meet again on Oct. 6. Algonquin remains unde -

Right: Two team members perform a handshake. Head Coach Janice Henningson has said the team has “great chemistry.”

feated (4-0), but it faces volleyball powerhouse Westborough (4-0) on Tuesday afternoon after the Community Advocate goes to print. Westborough is coming off an undefeated season (17-0) and the MIAA Division 2 state championship. The stakes will be high in this early-season contest, but

Henningson was confident in her team.

“Sometimes you have a lot of talent on your team but the chemistry isn’t there. You have to have both to have success, and we definitely have that this year… They work together, but they push each other,” she said.

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