The New Uxbridge Times - July, 2022

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JULY 2022

Northbridge celebrates 250th Anniversary

by Christine Beauchaine Initially, the Native American Nipmuc people lived in and around Northbridge. ”Good water resources'' and access to three different rivers made the area attractive for hunting and fishing. By the year 1704 Europeans had settled in the area. The town was once part of Mendon. Northbridge and Uxbridge broke away from Mendon in 1727 and Northbridge was incorporated as its own entity in 1742.

The town is made up of several villages including Whitinsville, Rockdale, Linwood, and Riverdale.

Many residents of Northbridge fought in the American Revolution (as well as other wars) and played a key role in the industrial revolution as home to the Whitin Machine Works, which was once the largest manufacturer of textile machinery in the world.

Now, a growing town, boasting a population of over 16,000, Northbridge will celebrate its 250th Anniversary this month.

The celebration will kick off on Saturday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m.

(Rain date is 7/27). The parade will include fire trucks, scouts, and many local organizations. Bands participating in the parade include the Boston Fireman’s Band, MA 54th Regiment, New Liberty Jazz Band, Hot Tamale Brass Band, and the Tony Barrie Band, according to the event’s Facebook page. A call went out on the town’s website in April seeking parade participants. Alicia Cannon, chairman of the celebration committee said the response has

been “outstanding”.

The parade route will begin at Crescent Street at NES (Northbridge Elementary School) and end just after the Whitinsville Christian School. The full parade route can be found on the town’s website at https://www.northbridgemass.org/ho me/news/250th-anniversary-celebration.

At 6:00 p.m., the gates will open for the fireworks event, which will take place at the Northbridge Middle School (171 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville).

That event will include “food trucks, live music, face painting and other activities for kids as well as other vendors” according to the town’s website. The fireworks will begin at dusk. Linwood Ave will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for “additional seating and vendors”.

Numerous local sponsors have contributed to the event including Polyfoam, Whitinsville Golf Club, Kearns Collision, Crothers Tire, The Crafty Nest, Jack Walker Realty, West End Creamery, Cityscape Appliance Repair, Foxy Travel, Hellen Fuels, Graffiti Works, Koopman Lumber, Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy, Wickstrom Morse LLP, UniBank, Imperial Cars, Whitinsville Water Company, Chick’s Barber Shop, Kapi’s Pub, Jim Morrissette Oil Burner Service, Nydam Oil, Northbridge Association of Churches, Wych Family Dental, Harbro Auto, Omni Control Technology, The Whitinsville Christian School, Tom Berkowitz Trucking, Struggles & Snuggles, Marty Green Properties, Clark’s, Open Sky, and others.

FREEDOM - The Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony concluded with cheers and applause for the graduates as they tossed their caps towards the sky.

Safety Improvements to RT. 146A in wake of crash Recently local and state officials revealed plans for the approved safety improvements slated for Route 146A in Uxbridge.

The call for improvements was heard in the wake of an October 2021 crash on Rt. 146A when a high school student was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle to school. The student was severely injured as a result of the collision. While many called for improvements, a student in a civics class at Uxbridge High School took it upon herself to reach out to Representative Michael Soter’s office to get the attention of local and state officials to make the voices of her and her classmates heard on behalf of their injured peer.

State Representatives Michael Soter and Joseph McKenna and State Senator

Ryan Fattman made the announcement in conjunction with officials from Mass DOT District 3, Uxbridge Public Schools, and the Town of Uxbridge. In addition, the civics class that led the project joined the legislators and officials for the release. The plan proposed by MassDOT District 3 was approved by both the Uxbridge Public Safety Committee and the Town’s Select-board.

The plan focuses on the stretch of Rt.146A that gives way to the entrance of the High School. Improvements will include yellow flashing overhead signals facing both directions of traffic, a red flashing overhead signal towards the school entrance, ‘Uxbridge High School Next Left/Right’ signs, official ‘school’ marking signs, and wording painted on the roadway indicating a school area.

MassDOT is actively working to procure and install the equipment. Representatives from District 3 stated that it is their goal for the project to be completed by the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.

The legislative delegation explained that they had a tremendous sense of pride in this project as the driving forces behind the changes were the students at UHS. Further, the delegation recognized MassDOT District 3 for their quick work in presenting meaningful improvements within the Rt. 146A corridor.

Legislators, local officials, school officials, and students are eager to see the changes implemented so that the area is safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.

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Classic Cars & Ice Cream! ~ INDEX ~

Come enjoy a Classic Car Cruise Event every Wednesday, throughout the month, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nor’easter Blizzard’s Ice Cream located at 278 North Main Street in Uxbridge will host the

car cruise.

The event will include music by Top Dog Entertainment, Classic Cars and great ice cream available for everyone to enjoy. Come join the fun!

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Letters to the Editor_____________________________

Memorial Flag needs an honorable home Dear Editor, Recently, my dad, Henry Ruwe Barton Sr., was buried with army military honors. At the service a flag was folded and I was given the flag. The service man said: “On behalf of the President, the United States Army, and the grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service."

We had a memorial service at the Village Congregational Church in Whitinsville on Sunday, May 29th. Brandy Giemza sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic. “As he died to make men

holy, let us die to make men free.”

The flag is now on display at the Village Congregational Church until July 4th. The church pole was too short to fly the flag. Therefore, if anybody knows of a place where I can fly the flag for the public to see, please write me at: P.O. Box 434, Northbridge, MA 01534 - Paulette Hottelet

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Paying the price for Solar Energy Dear Editor, Recently, in an effort to stimulate enthusiasm for solar energy, the government has begun using incentives to draw people and businesses to green operation. Now that the idea of renewable energy has taken off, the promise of easy money with environmental prestige may have worked just a little too well. Today, solar farms are popping up practically in citizens’ backyards; Northbridge has seen some of the most recent developments, following roughly 200 other large solar farms that have been erected throughout the state. While this may be beneficial for energy companies, the mass destruction of natural habitats should concern even the most fervent supporters of green energy.

Certainly, solar power can be beneficial; it reduces carbon emissions, harmful gases from fossil fuels which cause climate change, and studies show that it slows down planet warming.

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They filled five shopping carts full of non-perishable food. Luckily, parents were collecting the items, so they didn’t have to worry about allergies.

Peanuts and peanut butter are key nutritional items for those that are able to eat them. Big thanks to Sharyn Tritone for all her volunteer efforts at the Northbridge Elementary School Food Pantry. Those kids are lucky to have her!

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Helping kids through Summer school break Hannaford’s donated $1000 in gift cards to the Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley Club thanks to Linn Butler’s efforts in finding and applying for the opportunity through the Hannaford’s corporate office! The gift cards were put to good use and supplied the Northbridge Elementary School Food Pantry with 40 full bags of food, toothbrushes, toothpaste, (from Dr. Ed Swiderski’s office) crayons, coloring books, healthy water supplements (donated by Karen Spencer at Girls On The Run)

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However, while green energy’s primary goal is to decrease carbon emissions, destroying thousands of trees negates that effect. One tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, and the carbon involved mostly stays sequestered in the tree. So, when entire forests are leveled to make way for solar panels, tons of carbon that would usually be absorbed are left floating in the atmosphere. I am not proposing that solar panels should not be used but rather that they should be used elsewhere: attached to more buildings, built above already existing parking lots, or even put alongside clear areas like highways or backyards.

Whatever happens, however, trees, being the best resource for carbon storage, should not be demolished solely for energy companies’ economic growth.

There is no question that green energy is an excellent way for humans to reduce their carbon footprint, but does it have to be at the expense of thousands of acres of natural carbon absorbers?

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Bikeway Ambassadors offer Guided Bike Rides and Cleanup • Wednesday, July 13th: Worcester Meet at the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA. They will pedal along the Blackstone River Bikeway for 2.5 miles, where it ends in Millbury, and bike over to Christopher’s Homemade Ice Cream for a refreshing summer treat. Bring your own cash or credit.

The approximate round-trip distance is five miles.

• Wednesday, July 27th: Lincoln, RI Meet at the Capt. Wilbur Kelly House Museum at Blackstone River State Park, 1075 Lower River Road, Lincoln, RI, for a guided ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway and Canal Towpath as you ride south to Lonsdale

To learn more about the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. To learn more about the Volunteers-In-Parks program, contact Molly Cardoza, Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement, at mcardoza@blackstoneheritagecorridor.org or call 508-234-4242.

Save the date: Saturday, August 27th, for clean-up and green-up events throughout the Blackstone River Watershed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ZAP the Blackstone. Learn more at ZAPtheBlackstone.com and BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.

and back. The approximate round-trip distance is seven miles.

• Wednesday, August 10th: Blackstone Meet at the Blackstone River Greenway, 85 Canal Street, Blackstone, MA, for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Greenway to Uxbridge and back. The round-trip distance is just over seven miles.

• Wednesday, August 24th: Lincoln, RI to Old Slater Mill. Meet at the Lonsdale Drive-In parking lot, 121 John Street, Lincoln, RI, for a guided bike ride to Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI. Much of this ride will be off the bikeway and on the street. The approximate roundtrip distance is five miles.

Uxbridge H.S. receives National Recognition Uxbridge High School has been recognized as a 2021-22 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is one of 191 high schools across the United States to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Engineering.

PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in over 12,200 schools across the U.S. “Our partnership with Project Lead the Way continues to advance our school’s learning capacity in authentic, creative, and rigorous ways,” said Uxbridge High School Principal Michael Rubin. “For us to be in this select group of schools nationwide speaks to the commitment of our educators and their skill, our entire school approach to applied learning, and, most importantly, to continue to push forward and relentlessly pursue excellence, regardless of the challenges we face.”

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Uxbridge High School had to meet the following criteria in the 2020-21 school year: • Had 25 percent of students or more participate in PLTW High School courses, or of those who participated during the 2020-21 school year, at least 33 percent took two or more PLTW courses during their tenure at the school; • Offer and had students enrolled in at least three PLTW High School courses; • Had strategies and procedures in place that support reasonably proportional representation with regard to race, ethnicity, poverty, gender, and can support such claims with relevant data.

Uxbridge High School is one of only three schools in the state of Massachusetts to have earned more than one Distinguished High School recognition.

This year marks the third consecutive year that UHS has been named a Distinguished High School, one of only 71 schools in the country to have done so. UHS offers courses in engineering,

biomedical science, and computer science.

“We are honored to recognize Uxbridge High School for their unwavering commitment to provide students with an excellent educational experience despite the last two years having been some of the most challenging in recent history for students and educators across the U.S. due to the COVID19 pandemic,” said Dr. David Dimmett, Interim President and CEO of PLTW. “Uxbridge High School should be very proud of their achievements in unlocking their students’ potential and equip-

ping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom no matter what career path they choose.”

Uxbridge High School is part of a community of PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners across the country united around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities. For more information about PLTW’s recognition program, visit pltw.org/our-programs/programrecognition.

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town News Rotary Club & Trex Collecting The Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley is working with Trex once again to collect as much thin plastic as possible in a 6-month period until September. The Whitinsville office of UniBank has a collection box in the branch and they are collecting at all of their Blackstone Rotary meetings! They have two more collection boxes if you know of places to put them. Why are they doing this? As you may or may not know, thin plastics cannot (normally) be recycled and it bogs down our land-

fills, they get carried by the wind into waterways and are one of the biggest causes of landfill machinery malfunction.

Until now, there were not many solutions to this issue but Trex Company, Inc. has the answer but with your help!

The primary examples of thin plastic materials that they will be collecting are plastic grocery bags, produce bags, drycleaner bags and anything similar to those materials.

Douglas BOH offers a safe way to dispose of medications Did you know that one way to help protect the environment is to dispose of your unwanted medications in your local pharmacy or police station kiosk?

NEVER in the toilet or your waste basket because the medications will contaminate our water supply. And, interestingly, even empty prescription containers should also be placed in the

kiosk. Why you ask? Because the inside of the container has left over residue from your prescription. And leave the label on so the medication will be properly disposed of.

Try this internet site RecycleSmart MA.org to help you decide what is recyclable and what is waste.

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Swearing-in for New Correctional Officers The most recent class of ten recruits of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Basic Recruit Training Academy #57 graduated on May 27th after completing numerous interviews, mental health screenings, physical fitness metrics and a rigorous twelve-week academy. The new recruits have met the highest hiring standards and are among the best and brightest in corrections.

The ceremony for the WCSO BRTA #57 was held outdoors on the grounds of the facility with family and friends in attendance. This latest academy took their oath of office and

Effective as of last month the Northbridge Recycling Center will no longer be operational. Going forward residents may visit the Blackstone Valley Recycling Center located at 14 Chestnut Street, Blackstone, MA. There is an annual $40.00 sticker fee, plus $5.00 per recycling container. The fee schedule is on their website at https://www.townofblackstone.org/bla ckstone-valley-regional-recycling-center. The main reasons for the Northbridge Recycling Center closing are the following:

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The Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley will be hosting their annual Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge on Wednesday, September 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - $125 per golfer / $500 per foursome. $40 for dinner only. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ unipaybvrotary or send your payment to The Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley, PO Box 4, Whitinsville, MA, 01588

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1. The Town is in the process of constructing a new Fire Station and will be disposing of the Main Street Headquarters.

2. Rising costs of operating the facility due to the commodities market.

3. Difficulty staffing the facility.

4. Option of zero-sort recycling offered

by Trash Haulers.

5. Option of visiting the Blackstone Center directly.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the office of the Town Manager at (508) 234-2095.

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Among the graduating class of new correctional officers is Officer Joshua Reissfelder of Uxbridge. Officer Reissfelder was awarded the Paul J. Westberg Banner Award for effort and enthusiasm.

During the ceremony, Sheriff Evangelidis thanked the recruits for “…their hard work and dedication.

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Uxbridge Free Public Library Events 15 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA www.uxbridgelibrary.org 508-278-8624 x100 Programs: Please visit website calendar to register unless otherwise noted.

It’s summer camp at the Uxbridge Free Public Library! This year, join them as they Read Beyond the Beaten Path with a summer reading program that celebrates the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching, or beachcombing, a world of adventures awaits you this summer. Their summer reading program is open to readers of all ages. Using the Beanstack app, you can track your reading progress, complete fun activities, and participate in summer reading whether you’re at home or on-the-go. The summer reading program started on June 30th.

Visit: uxbridgelibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app and search for Uxbridge to register.

ADULT PROGRAMS Mindfulness Meditation - Thursdays, July 14th and 28th at 6:00 p.m. Mindfulness is the energy and continuous practice of being aware and awake to the present moment. In this hour-long workshop, you will practice mindful sitting meditation, walking meditation, and mindful breathing in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Gentle Flow Yoga - Mondays, July 11th, 18th, and 25th at 7:00 p.m. Join Michelle Forest, a 200HR registered yoga teacher, for a gentle yoga class at the library!

Michelle’s gentle yoga class combines creative and balanced movements which connect to a theme to help you deepen your practice. Beginners are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Book-a-Librarian - Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Need help downloading e-books and audiobooks on your tablet, using online databases, or setting up an email account? Book up to thirty minutes with a librarian for tech assistance. Registration is required, please contact the library at 508-278-8624 x100 or visit website calendar to register Cardmaking Hands-On Workshop Thursday, July 14th at 6:15 p.m. Learn about the paper craft of making greeting cards for family and friends with library staff member, Susan. Go home with a couple of your own unique creations.

PopUp Library at the Senior Center Thursday, July 7th and 21st at 11:30 a.m.

Stop by during the lunch meal program to sign up for a library card, browse an assortment of books, and learn what your librarians are up to. Contact the center at 508-278-8622 to reserve your lunch.

Senior Center Book Club Tuesday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. At the July meeting of the Senior Center Book Club, they will be discussing The Paper Palace

by Miranda Cowley Heller.

Historical Fiction Book Club Tuesday, July 19th at 3:30 p.m. At the July meeting of the Historical Fiction Book Club, they will be discussing Orphan Train by Christine Baker Kline.

Bookies Book Club Monday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Baby Storytime Ages 0-2 years (Mondays at 11:00 a.m.) & Toddler/Pre-school Storytime Ages 2-3 years (Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.) Have fun with your children during weekly story times, as you engage in songs, rhymes, stories, and movement.

This encourages language development,

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Crafty Wednesdays Mornings and Afternoons - Get crafty and creative with your kids every Wednesday!

Improves coordination, fine motor skills, and encourages creativity. Alternatively, they will have some crafts ready to go as Take-Homes. NO registration required.

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins Friday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. Join Deb Hudgins as she leads a fun-filled, themebased program with songs, rhymes, dancing and more.

Little Lotus Yoga with Lindsey Mondays, July 11th, 18th, & 25th at 4:00 p.m. Join Lindsey to practice yoga postures and mindful activities which will help you relax, lessen anxiety.

Lego Club - Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Lego Club is drop-in style. The library will provide all materials for the kids to exercise their imagination, creativity, social skills, and sportsmanship. They will display the creations for one week. Ages 5y-10y Library Lawn Games - Fridays 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. From July 1st - September 2nd, stop by the library on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) to play some fun outdoor games! Try Cornhole, Jumbo Jenga, and Mulkky.

Library Lawn Games are fun for all ages and everyone is welcome.

Making n’ Baking Virtual Mug Meal Thursday, July 7th at 6:00 p.m., Ages 8+ Encouraging kids’ confidence and knowledge in the kitchen. Mixing math, stirring in science, and cooking up culture! Foster their independence while satisfying their hunger with meals they can create on their own. They will be making Nut Butter Honey Granola Bars. Virtual event.

Introduction to American Sign Language for Families - Thursdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th at 3:30 p.m. This program runs for 6 consecutive weeks for families who would like to learn beginner ASL. Each class builds upon the prior one. At the end of 6 weeks, children, teens, and caregivers will be able to sign the alphabet, greet others, learn food related signs, express emotions and feelings, learn numbers and tell time. Come join Emily Cole to learn and practice ASL! 1 adult plus 2 kids (ages 0-10) per family.

Read Around Uxbridge is at Sunburst Blueberry Farm - Tuesday, July 12th at

10:00 a.m. Enjoy a Storywalk featuring the classic book Jamberry and visit the stables across the street at your leisure.

Meet the horses and enjoy a free pony ride. Registration is required for the pony ride. FMI see website. Sunburst Blueberry Farm is located at 44 Rawson St, Uxbridge. Canceled if inclimate weather.

Robotics Interactive Exhibition Tuesday, July 12th from 12:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m. BVT Robotics Team will be co-hosting an interactive robotics demonstration for kids. There will be mini-robots to navigate through an obstacle course controlled by you! Can you, do it?!

Mason Jar Dragon or Fairy Silhouettes Lanterns - Wednesday, July 20th at 4:00 p.m. They will be designing mason jars with fairies or dragons lit up by solar lights inside. For children ages 8+.

Virtual Fortnite Tournament - Monday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m. They are partnering with One Up Games for another Fortnite tournament that will be Zero-Build Solos!

Open to children ages 8+. Platforms include Xbox One / Series X, PlayStation 4 / 5, Nintendo Switch, or PC, and participants will need a Discord account.

Read Around Uxbridge is at West Hill Dam - Tuesday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m.

Join in learning about rocks through storytelling and by exploring the wonders of West Hill Dam. A take-home activity will also be provided. Please bring extra water

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pack, theirs to keep, with a bag of popcorn, and a motivational poster, This month’s theme is Fantasy; teens can pick up their book from July 1st-15th.

Henna Design for Teens - Thursday, July 21st at 6:00 p.m. Henna, a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1-2 weeks that is a popular art form among teens.

Participation of this program is limited to students entering grades 6 through 12.

Space is limited. Parents must sign a permission form to participate.

Teen Game Night - Thursday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. Drop-in! They have many new board games for you to try out in the YA Room. Exploding Kittens, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Pandemic, Wingspan, King of Tokyo, Disney Villainous, Azul, Sagrada, and more!

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as water is not available at the park. Dress accordingly. There is plenty of available parking at 518 E. Hartford Avenue in Uxbridge. NO registration. In the event of rain, this program will be canceled.

DIY Stress Balls - Wednesday, July 27th at 4:00 p.m. Stress balls have a range of emotional and physical benefits from tension release to mood enhancement. An added bonus is fun when kids make them for themselves or friends! Ages 8+ Teen Book-In-A-Bag "Book in a Bag '' is a teen subscription book program for ages 13+. Each month teens can sign up for the program where they will know the theme of the month chosen for the books, which will be checked out for one month, and placed in their choice of a tote or drawstring back-

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Calendar of Events at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation Public programs at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation continue this month, all programs are free and open to the public. Bring water, wear sunscreen/ bug spray, and dress for the outdoors.

Sturdy footwear strongly recommended for hiking events. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels hiking programs. For more information call 508-234-9610 or visit: mass.gov/locations/purgatory-chasmstate-reservation. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is located at 198 Purgatory Road, Sutton MA 01590.

Please note that public programming may be affected by construction proj-

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CHASM HIKE Fridays 11 am – 12 pm, Saturdays 2 pm – 3 pm, Sundays 3 pm – 4 pm Get ready to scramble around huge boulders while taking in the mystery of Purgatory Chasm! Find out about the park’s history and cultural influence, the chasm’s rock formations, or the wildlife that calls the chasm home. The tour topic will vary, ask for details.

Meet at the pavilion at the entrance to the chasm. Appropriate for ages 8 and above. Cancelled when the chasm is closed due to wet trail conditions.

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CHASM PRIMER Saturdays & Sundays 10 am Join the Park Interpreter for a 10 minute introduction to Purgatory Chasm. You will briefly explore two dramatic events that shaped how the park looks today. This is the perfect primer before your hike through the chasm. Meet at the pavilion at the entrance to the chasm. Appropriate for ages 8 and above. Cancelled when the chasm is closed due to wet trails.

GLACIAL GEOLOGY HIKE Mondays 2 pm – 3:30 pm Discover your glacial past with a onemile hike along the topside of the chasm to Little Purgatory. Explore evidence of the ice that blanketed this park more than ten thousand years ago. Meet

at the Visitor Center. Suitable for ages 8 and above. Wet trail conditions will cancel. About one mile over moderate terrain.

ROCK DETECTIVES Saturdays 11 am – 12 pm Have you ever wondered where rocks come from, and where they may be going? Reveal the stories hidden in stones at this interactive display. Stay for five minutes or an hour.

This program takes place in the pavilion near the entrance to the chasm.

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This program takes place in the pavilion near the entrance. Event moves inside the Visitor Center during severe weather. Appropriate for ages 4 and above. Severe weather will cancel.

TIME TRAVELER TOUR Mondays 11 am – 12 pm & Fridays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Take a step back in time! Gain a deeper understanding of this unique park as you walk among its historic structures and geological features, jumping around the park’s timeline all the while.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 4 and above. Approximately 1/2 mile over easy terrain.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH Thursdays 11 am – 12 pm Hiking trails are the heart of the park system and getting outdoors is a great way to exercise! Join them for a leisurely hike and socialize along the way. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Appropriate for ages 8 and above.

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KIDLEIDOSCOPE Thursdays 11 am – 12 pm Nature before noon! Connect to the great outdoors with nature-themed stories, a fun outdoor activity, and a takehome craft that relates to the books you read. New books, activities and crafts each week. Meet at the Visitor Center. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, siblings are welcome.

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Douglas H.S. Class of 2022 Graduates The following are members of the National Honor Society, C.W. Holmes Chapter. Each member had maintained an average of 93 or better during the last four years: Kaylee Bolin, Zophia Cherrier, Abigail Damasio, Miranda DeGaetano, Kyle Gaskill, Thomas George, Mackenzie Gray, Sarah Hamilton, Jillian Harper, Joseph La Bonne, Aleigha Martinsen, Olivia Muscatell, Katheryn Peloquin, Kailey Salera, Reece Slowik, Arianna Souphida, Jacob Triber, Haleigh Wagner, Zophia Cherrie: 1ST HIGHEST HONOR STUDENT – Plaque, Medallion; Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence Certificate; Mathematics Award – Pin

History Award – Pin Abigail Damasio: 2ND HIGHEST HONOR STUDENT – Plaque, Medallion; Society of Women Engineers – Certificate of Merit for Highest honors in recognition of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Kaylee Bolin: 3RD HIGHEST HONOR STUDENT – Plaque; Social Science Award – Pin; English Award – Pin; Student Council President Award - Pin; Owen Diotte Spanish Award – Pin; Kyle Gaskill; Mathematics Award – Pin; Science Award - Pin; Anthony Demeo - Art Award – Pin; Eva Llopiz; Editor of 2022 Yearbook – Pin; Trevor Wiles; Commercial Award – Pin; Lauren Phelps; Family & Consumer Science Award – Pin; John Dariotis; Computer Science Award - Pin; Benjamin Markey; Music Award Instrumental Accomplishment – Pin; Savanna Brito - Music Award Vocal Excellence – Pin Thomas George - Engineering Award –

Pin; Nicholas Kannally – Drafting Award – Pin; Jillian Harper - Society of Women Engineers – Certificate of Merit for Highest honors in recognition of Excellence in Science and Mathematics; Haleigh Wagner - Society of Women Engineers – Certificate of Merit for Highest honors in recognition of Excellence in Science and Mathematics; Aidan Ferguson - United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team 2022 GRADUATES DOUGLAS: Olivia Rae Almeida, Lindsey Mae Bartolucci, Mia Gabrielle Beaumier, Camden Joseph Bergeron, Ryan Gregory Bernard, Max Joseph Bolandrina, Kaylee Rynae Bolin, Brendan Michael Calkins, Ryan Robert Campo, Zophia Marie Cherrier, Angel Collazo, Alexandra Rose Criasia, John Dariotis, Benjamin Carter Davis, Miranda Frances DeGaetano, Sarah Rose Delorme, Anthony Robert DeLuca, Anthony Scott DeMeo, Owen James Diotte, Anahlise Mae Fano,

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Dances Scheduled The New England Country Music Club Dance will host the following events: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Progressive Club, 18 Whitin St., N. Uxbridge. "Rachel & The Western Partners Band”, Sun., July 10th, "The Farm Hands Band”, Sun., July 24th. FMI: www.facebook.com/NECountryMusicClub.

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Simon Fairfield School receives Grant to Scale Support Writing Instruction Self- Regulation-Empowering stu- ing (SEL) strategies to develop strong, Northbridge Public Schools announ- in the amount of $7,500 per school, as Public Library ced today that it has been awarded a well as free professional learning and dents to regulate their affective and independent writers. SRSD is the only cognitive processes as they write, using writing instruction that is recognized from the US Dept. of Education's materials. news & events grant by the U.S. The purpose of the project is to scale a full toolkit of strategies.

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READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH You and your children are invited to attend fun programs and events at the library this summer, built around the theme: Read Beyond the Beaten Path.

They will explore all kinds of topics like camping, hiking, magic, and more.

STORYTIMES: Storytimes will run from July 5th – August 10th. Registration is required to make sure enough crafts are prepared, so call the library or email douglasmapubliclibrary@gmail.com to sign up.

Here’s the weekly schedule: Mondays at 10:00 a.m.: Ages 18 months to 3 years old.

Mondays at 1:00 p.m.: Ages 3 – 5.

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.: Ages 4 – 7.

If you have multiple kids crossing age ranges, talk to Deb and she will work with you to figure out the best time slot for your family.

MAIN EVENTS: The Douglas Cultural Council and Friends of the Library have sponsored a lineup of exciting events happening on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. oriented toward school-aged children.

More details about these events can be found on the calendar, but here’s the run-down: • July 6th: Kickoff – Storyteller Davis Bates – “The Places You’ll Go: A Song & Story Celebration” • July 13th: Animal Adventures – Come meet the animals and hear interesting stories about them! There might even be some petting…

• July 20th: Ed the Wizard – Easy Magic for Camping and Hiking!

• July 27th: Everything Birds! – Make a pinecone bird feeder and birdhouse.

Call or email Deb to register for this one to make sure they have enough birdhouses.

• August 3rd: Pumpernickel Puppets presents Sir George and the Dragon.

• August 10th: Picnic Finale – Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch. They will have lemonade, punch, and chips.

Enjoy water games. Get prizes.

READING INCENTIVES FOR INTROVERTS: Just want to read? Deb’s got you covered. Come in and pick up a packet to encourage your children to read (and scavenger hunt) over the summer. There are rewards to be earned for each hour read, and kids get to track their achievements on the library’s wall!

STORY WALKS: They will set up a story walk at Douglas Orchard and Farm again this year on July 5th and change the stories every couple of weeks.

“Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Performers have been funded by the Douglas Cultural Council. Crafts have been sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Division. Mrs. Jill Healy, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment stated, "Helping our students become strong and independent writers has been identified as a need across all grade levels. As an attempt to support teachers in providing what students need, the district has been awarded a two-year grant that provides K-5 teachers with five days of professional learning over 2 years (beginning in SY202223), to teach the close reading and writing lessons several days per week".

This project is being conducted by Providence College, thinkSRSD and American Institutes for Research.

Given its vast research base and all of the schools that have achieved significant outcomes using it, the federal Department of Education allocated $11.3 million to fund this work.

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the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) framework for teaching close reading and writing, including: Explicit Instruction-Teaching students how to take themselves through reading sources and use the full writing process, independently.

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The grant was designed specifically with the post-COVID teacher and substitute shortage in mind, and the professional development schedule is flexible to ensure that schools can easily manage it.

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A MOMENT iN HiSTORY - Above Front Row (L-R): Bayla Morris, Liam Brodeur, Carsyn Cammuso, Owen McSweeney; Back Row: “Flying Squadron” members.

The COVID pandemic interrupted many ‘moments in history’- one of which dates back 148 years in Uxbridge! For two years Memorial Day assembly celebrations held at the Whitin Middle School and Taft Early Learning Center-Elementary School were cancelled. So, after visiting Whitin, it was a joyous occasion for the flag-waving third graders and teachers, gathered on Friday, May 27th in the Taft cafeteria, to welcome eleven active duty military and veterans who are members of a (volunteer) group called the “Flying Squadron”.

“Flying Squadrons” were so named and created by former Civil War soldiers who would ‘fly’ (on horseback) to visit every small school house in Uxbridge in one day to promote remembrance of those who had perished in the recently ended war.

Today, that tradition continues as they honor those who have served in every war and conflict since mid-1800s. Representing all branches of the military, these men and women made brief remarks to remind another generation of school children that “freedom is not free” and a “thank you for your service” is owed to and much appreciated by those

who served our country and by the families who lost loved one in that service. Those present were: John Keeler (USAF), Dorothy Anderson (USANational Guard), Annmarie Cleary (USAF), Tom Brennick (USA), Nicole Darnell (USN), John Jeskevicius (USA/Coast Guard), Henry Kosiba (USAF), Nicole Nai (USAF), Rick Plante (USAF), Matt Schultz (USA- RI National Guard), and David Somers (USA).

Opening remarks were given by Principal Jennifer Bellville, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led

by Jane F. Keegan, from Deborah Wheelock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ms. Keegan gave a short history of The American’s Creed by William Tyler Page before reading his moving one hundred words which were composed to promote patriotism in the United States during World War I. Students read poems, “Dear Veteran” and “I Am Wearing a Poppy”; the assembly sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag”; and after a moment of silence, the program ended with the playing of Taps.

BVT to comply with Records Regulations going, going, gone!

Attention Class of 2015, Destruction of Student Records is set for August 1st, 2022. In accordance with state and federal regulations, special education (IEP) and 504 student records shall be destroyed seven years after the student leaves the school. For the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Class of 2015, this date is August 1st, 2022.

The Class of 2015 may request special education and 504 records before the August 1st shred date by written request. Be sure to indicate the year of graduation, and name while attending school, to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, Student Services Record Dept., 65

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Distinguished School recognition for BVT Five Years In a Row! The nationally recognized nonprofit organization Project Lead the Way (PLTW) has named Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) a 2021-22 PLTW Distinguished School. It is the fifth consecutive year that the highly regarded school has earned this national recognition.

"It is an impressive honor to be recognized by Project Lead the Way as a

Ed the Wizard to perform at local library Learn how to perform Impromptu Magic with Ed the Wizard! Appearing at the Simon Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday July 20th starting at 10:30 a.m. In this program library patrons will learn how to perform easy magic with everyday items that you might have on a camping or hiking trip.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Douglas Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. FMI: www. edthewizard.com.

Distinguished School for our continuous commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in our PLTW programs," said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. "I am incredibly proud of our students and staff who always aspire to achieve in all aspects of the curriculum. Continually earning this credential is a testament to the sustained approach in delivering quality cross-curricular instruction and those willing to do the work."

BVT is one of 191 high schools to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for its students through the PLTW Computer Science, Biomedical

Science, and Engineering pathways.

PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in over 12,200 schools nationally.

To be eligible for this designation, the school had to meet the following criteria: offer at least three PLTW courses; of those who participated in PLTW, at least 33% took two or more PLTW courses during their high school tenure; and at least 95% of students completed the PLTW End-of-Course assessments; have strategies and procedures in place to support reasonably proportional representation regarding race, ethnicity, poverty, and gender.

The school offers a total of ten PLTW courses; five courses from the Engineering Pathway, three courses from the Computer Science Pathway and two courses from the Biomedical Science Pathway.

Mendon Lions prepare for Family Circus On Tuesday, July 26th The Zerbini Family Circus will present two shows under the Big Top at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the enjoyment of all area residents. The circus will be located at the Fino lot, corner of North Ave and Rte. 16. The show is a one ring presentation under an attractive Big Top Tent featuring performing camels, a liberty horse act and amazing trained dogs and rounded out with clowns, acrobats, aerialists, and jug-

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~Society ~ Adult Faith Formation Summer Offerings Emily Warner St. Mary Church in Uxbridge is pleased to announce two summer programs for ongoing discipleship formation through their Adult Faith Formation program. These are an Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching and 33 Days to Morning Glory - a Consecration to our Blessed Mother.

Peter Fritz, Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross will be teaching a five-week Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching. This will begin on Wednesday July 27th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is often thought of as the church’s best-kept secret. We are all aware that God loves us and asks us to love our neighbors. But fewer people know that the church gives us principles and guidelines to help us love God and our neighbor not just in private, but also in public; not just in our homes and neighborhoods, but also in politics and society. CST is this body of principles and guidelines. In this class, modern CST will be surveyed and participants will see how it advocates for Christcentered living. Everyone will learn the biblical and traditional roots of CST, and three of the main principles of CST, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the universal destination of goods, will be dis-

Peter Fritz, Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross. cussed. No prior knowledge of CST or theology is needed. Brief weekly readings will be provided. Please register at: https://stmaryuxbridge.org/st-maryuniversity-of-uxbridge Mary Fahey will be facilitating 33 Days to Morning Glory – A Consecration to our Blessed Mother. This sixweek program will be held on Mondays, July 11th – August 16th from

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will help you develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through his mother Mary.

This book and video program is part of the Hearts Afire series by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC who is director of evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge. Four major saints who had a deep devotion to Mary will be highlighted: St. Maximillian Kolbe, Mother St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. John Paul II and St. Louis de Montfort. Cost for the program is $30.00 and includes a book and workbook. The books will be ordered through the office. Please signup on our website: https://stmaryuxbridge.org/33-days-to-morningglory Should you have any questions or if you need to register by phone for either offering, please call the office at: 508-278-2226 X 23. Both programs will be held at St. Mary Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend!

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This scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors in the towns represented by the members of the guild and presently, is offered to students in 13 area towns.

Emily Warner, pictured with Joyce Gilmore, a member of the Scholarship Committee.

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Beginning Bridges announce events Beginning Bridges CFCE ‘s vision is that children, youth and families reach their full potential now and in the future. Their mission is to work with families and community partners to create the conditions for children, youth and families to thrive socially, academically and economically. Funding for the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and sponsored by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC-Child-care/ Head Start). Beginning Bridges CFCE has funding for the towns of Mendon, Northbridge, Upton & Uxbridge. Currently, their free comprehensive services include weekly indoor and outdoor parent/child playgroups. They also offer parent education programs, the Ages & Stages Develop-mental questionnaire and can connect families to

community resources.

Upcoming Events-Registration is required for all upcoming events. Links can be accessed on their website or contact Emily Murray. Please check out their website and Facebook page for the summer program and read around town events in Uxbridge, Northbridge and Mendon.

• Parent Child Playtimes: 07/06, 7/14, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at the Uxbridge Playcenter, 9 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA, lower left office.

• Open House: Tuesday, 09/13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Uxbridge Play-center, 9 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA, lower left office, meet playgroup facilitators, register for fall groups, ask questions.

• Coffee and Conversations: Thursdays, 07/07, 09/08, 11/03, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Taft Public Library, 29 North

Ave. in Mendon, join them for an informal drop-in playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources.

Please bring your own coffee. Muffins from Muffin House Cafe will be provided.

• Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins: Wednesdays, 07/20/22, 08/10/22 & 09/21, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Whitinsville Social Library.

• Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins: Tuesdays, 07/5, 08/02 & 09/06, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Upton Town Library.

• Story Walk: Tuesday 7/12, at Vanderzicht Stables, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 61 Rawson St, Uxbridge FMI: BeginningBridgesCFCE.weebly.com – Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE – Emurray@smoc.org – 508-278-5110.

Historical Society wants Returnable Bottles & Cans Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, allow the visitor to complete a self-guided tour by accessing historical site information on their smartphones. Information can also be found under "More" - "Self-guided Tours" at suttonhistoricalsocietyinc. org.

As always, members of the Society are available to provide tours of the General Rufus Putnam Museum, the Eight Lots School House, the M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, and the Town Center Cemetery. If interested, please reach out to them at Sutton1704 @gmail.com.

Lastly, for a little light reading, check out all of their historic newsletters recently uploaded on their website under the newsletters tab.

Membership to the society is open year-round. Applications can be downloaded from the website. Join them today and be a steward of Sutton's rich history.

Sutton Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, will host a returnable bottle and can drive during the week of July 9th - July 17th.

Simply swing by the M.M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, 6 Singletary Avenue, and drop your items in the trailer which will be parked alongside the building.

Tell your family, friends, and neighbors. Being a small organization, which is dedicated to preserving the history of Sutton, the funds from this drive help keep the programs going and their buildings operating. So don't toss out those returnables from your 4th of July events, bring them by.

Remember, if you are out and about around town this summer, take note of the QR codes at various locations, including the Town Center Cemetery, the General Rufus Putnam Museum, the M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, the Manchaug Diorama in the Manchaug Mills, and the Cattle Pound and Hearse House. These signs, funded through a grant with the Sutton

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school News Scholarships Awarded to Class of 2022 Traditionally, late May and early June are times for celebrating at awards ceremonies and graduations in high schools across the country, and Blackstone Valley towns are no exception. Recently, in Uxbridge members of three scholarship committees were busy giving monetary awards to high school seniors at Uxbridge, Hopedale, and Blackstone Valley Tech.

On June 1st Jane F. Keegan joined John Wise, Chair of the Uxbridge High School Scholarship Committee, who presented five (5) $1000 scholarships to these graduating seniors: Grace Boisvert, Maegan Morrissey, Cristian Oliveria, Keku Wheelock, and Zoe Jones. Other members of this committee are: Genie Stack, Kara Guy and Dr. Patrick Dillon.

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Other committee members include: Alexa Romasco, Chair, Cindy Bly and Brian Plasko.

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Adelaide Greenwald of Uxbridge has been accepted for membership with the 2022 John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band. Acceptance in this honor band is considered to be an important musical achievement of national significance.

Adelaide is a talented trumpeter and is the daughter of Jared Greenwald and Alexa Romasco.

A $1000 Uxbridge Town Scholarship was presented to Adam Pratt, a BVT graduate, by Committee Member John Wise at a June 13th meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The following are also members of this committee: Jane F. Keegan, Genie Stack, Arlene Liscinsky, and Dr. Patrick Dillon.

Donations to any of Uxbridge’s three scholarship funds are welcome c/o Board of Selectmen at the Uxbridge Town Hall.

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Marking a Milestone: The BVT Class of 2022 2022 has the skills and the passion to meet any endeavor with success."

The ceremony included a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem sung by graduate Sofia Yitts of Grafton.

Next, Yvette Martin, Director of Student Services, delivered the benediction. Then, graduates Eva Lavoie and Adriana Morris of Sutton performed an upbeat musical duet of "Today My Life Begins" by Bruno Mars, followed by student speakers.

They spoke about their time at BVT and thanked those who helped them on their journey, a common theme in their speeches. Riley Holt of Uxbridge, Valedictorian, mentioned their class's drive and ability to overcome obsta-

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lenged the class to enjoy the simple things and find happiness in whatever they do.

Assistant Principal Mr. Matthew Urquhart addressed the Class of 2022 and congratulated them on reaching one of life's signature milestones. He told them to be proud of what they earned at BVT, treat others with kindness and remember to be respectful.

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There is a world full of exciting and endless possibilities just waiting for you. Go, find it!"

Two hundred and ninety-seven students concluded their dual high school education. They received a vocational certificate and a diploma, which certify mastery of competencies in their career-technical programs and a rigorous academic course of study. The evening ended with applause for the graduates as they tossed their caps toward the sky. To view the ceremony, and list of graduates visit: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/classof2022.

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The Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony was held outside on its athletic field on May 26th. The evening ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2022 with well-wishes for the graduates before they embark on their next adventure.

"We have been blessed with absolutely perfect weather and the means to honor our graduates with all the pomp and circumstance they deserve," said Assistant Superintendent-Director/ Principal Mr. Anthony E. Steele II in his opening remarks. "I couldn't be prouder of what you have accomplished together over the past four years. I am confident that the Class of

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senior corner Card Games offer Fun & Socialization The Uxbridge Senior Center, located at 36 South Main Street, is expanding their activity programs to include some card games. Phyllis Dunn and Betsy Edsall have graciously volunteered to initiate a “Canasta” (a.k.a.

Hand, Knee & Foot) card game at the center. Those interested in learning more about this card game should call the senior center for more information. Phyllis and Betsy are available to teach the game during the next few weeks to interested individuals, either one on one or in a small group setting.

All are welcome! This card game will take place on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. starting on August 10th at the center. Come join in on the fun; please call or visit the center to RSVP. The center’s phone number is 508-278-8622!

The Silver Club is “On the Road Again” Are you ready to start travelling again? If so, The Silver Club of the Uxbridge Senior Center will take a day trip to Cape Cod on Monday, August 8th. After a scenic drive through some of the oldest towns on the Cape, there will be lunch at the Daniel Webster Inn. The Grand Buffet includes: Fresh fruit cup with seasonal sorbet, fresh baked rolls, coq au vin (chicken tenderloin w/ mushrooms, peas & onions), pasta primavera (pasta & fresh vegetables in a creamy parmesan cheese), broiled native scrod (seared with olive oil and cracker topping), seasonal vegetables, apple cranberry crisp with whipped cream, coffee/ tea/ decaf. After lunch there will be a narrated one- and onehalf hour cruise of the Cape Cod Canal, now 108 years old. You will learn the history of this important maritime resource and how it has boosted New England commerce since its inception. It will be a beautiful day on the water with lots of sightseeing and beautiful homes and resorts along the way.

There is also a trip to Gettysburg and Penn Dutch for the new show at the Sight and Sound Theatre, "David" from Sept. 13th-15th.

Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information on either of these bus trips.

Plummer Place hosts activities for Seniors The following activities are sponsored by Plummer Place, the home of the Northbridge Senior Center. FMI PHONE: 508-234-2002 EXERCISE CLASSES AT PLUMMER PLACE: Mondays: Chair Exercise/Drumming at 9:30 a.m. and Tai Chi at 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays: Strength Class at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays: Low Impact Aerobics at 10:00 a.m. and Tap at 2:30 p.m., Thursdays: Joy of Movement at 10:00 a.m. and Chair Yoga at 11:15 a.m., Fridays: Stretch & Strengthen at 9:30 a.m.

“TAKE A HIKE” July dates are the 11th at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge and the 26th at Hopedale Parklands.

Call Jeanne for more information.

SCRABBLE Scrabble is once again at the Center! Meets Monday, July 11th and 25th at 10:00 a.m. Call Jeanne for more information.

GET YOUR HAIR DONE! Get your hair done at Plummer Place. Licensed hair stylist, Darlene Santoro is offering men’s and women’s haircuts, men’s beard trimming, and waxing of eyebrows, lip or chin. Darlene also offers home hair care for those who cannot get out. Call to book your next appointment (July 21st from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)

BOOK CLUB Book Club will meet Wednesday, July 20th at

10:30a.m. Call Michelle to find out what book they are reading.

WOMEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP Women’s Discussion Group and Coffee Hour, every other Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. July dates are the 13th and the 27th. Come hang out with friends and meet new ones in this informal discussion group, topics unknown! Call Amy to sign up or for more information.

SUMMER CONCERT Outdoor concert: Summer Sun Hat Concert with Diane Pollard, Thursday, July 28th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Diane will be singing songs of the 70’s on her return visit to Plummer Place.

Light breakfast refreshments will be served.

Sign up with Amy. COMPUTER HELP Computer help is available at Plummer Place every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Please call to book an appointment.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, July 12th 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

PITCH LEAGUE Pitch League is starting in September. If you are interested in joining this new league at Plummer Place, call Michelle to be put on the list. They will be playing Mondays from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

MARCH FOR MEALS FUNDRAISER This year’s Tri-Valley “March for Meals” fundraiser campaign was a big success! All donations and raffle ticket sales went directly to Tri-Valley’s Meals on Wheels program that provides meal delivery to homebound elderly and those with disabilities in the community.

Thank you to all who participated!

Flea Markets begin at VFW The summer series of flea markets, sponsored by the Upton VFW Post 5594, are continuing this month. The next one will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 9th at Post headquarters, 15 Milford St., (Route 140) in Upton. They will be held the second Saturday of each month through October, weather permitting. Parking is free.

Vendors and craftspeople can rent spaces for $15 each or $15 if a banquet sized table is needed. Reservations are not needed, although Post member David Kennedy can provide more information via the VFW Facebook page, or by calling 508-529-3314.There will be coffee and donuts available during the morning, and hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks at lunchtime.

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Uxbridge Senior Center schedule programs and activities The following events are offered by the Uxbridge Senior Center, located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge MA FMI call 508-278-8622.

LUNCH & LEARN WITH CHIEF MONTMINY Friday, July 1st, 12:00 p.m.

His guest speaker will be Cheryl Blodgett, Senior Safe Liaison for the Uxbridge Fire Department. Topic will be “Kitchen Safety”. The Uxbridge Police Association will host a cookout.

Call ahead to reserve your lunch.

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. MOVIE TRIP Wednesday, July 6th to Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema De Lux with lunch at Wendy’s. Senior movie ticket price: $7.75 and popcorn & soda $4.50 –

Movie & Time TBA and space on van is limited.

VETERANS’ SERVICES WITH CARL BRADSHAW Thursday, July 7th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. by appointment only. Call to sign up.

“POPUP LIBRARY” Thursdays, July 7th & 21st, 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pick-ups, etc. This program being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library.

ZUMBA Last 2 classes on Thursdays July 7th & 14th.

CHAIR YOGA Last Class on Thursday, July 7th.

UXBRIDGE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, July 12th,1:00 p.m. They will be reading The Paper Palace by Mi-

randa Cowley Heller. This book is set on Cape Cod so it should be a good summer read. You are welcome to join them for lunch. Remember to RSVP. BENEFIT ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST Tuesday, July 12th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tri-Valley, Inc. Call the center to book an appointment with Cole Ackerson. Next date will be 8/9/2022.

CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPPING TRIP Monday, July 18th, 1:30 p.m. with Sally. Sign up early / seating is limited.

POUT POND LUNCH OUTING! Tuesday, July 19th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rain Date will be July 26th. Van ride available and you can also meet them there. Call ahead to RSVP. MAKING BABY GNOME JARS Thursday, July 21st, 1:30 p.m. with Sally! Cost is $7.00 per person and you must sign up in advance. Class will be

limited to 8 people.

“ASK THE ATTORNEY” Monday, July 25th, 1:30 p.m. with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Call to schedule your appointment at the Uxbridge Senior center.

SHINE APPOINTMENTS Tuesday, July 26th, 9:00 a.m. available for health insurance questions with Pat Nectow. Please call to schedule.

ASK THE NURSE FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tuesday, July 26th,11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Celeste Kopech, Salmon Health VNA. RSVP to participate and to join for lunch.

CARD GAME will be played during Monday Congregate lunches and BINGO will be on Wednesdays.

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KNITTING CLUB Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Join the fun!

SALLY’S WALKING CLUB Every Wednesday at *9:00 a.m. – This is weather permitting. Meeting spot is the Blackstone Valley Greenway located on Adams Street in S. Uxbridge.

This in incorporated with The Walk Mass Challenge! *No Walking Club on July 6th & 13th.

• 1st and 3rd Wednesday – July 6th & 20th at 10:00 a.m. Bank & Pharmacy Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Masks must be worn as well.

• 2nd and 4th Thursdays – July 14th & 28th – Shaws/Ocean State & Foppema’s Farm Shopping Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Masks must be worn and limited to 4 people on the van.

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Now accepting appointments. Call to schedule your rides.

NOTE: The senior center is in need of the following donations: Newly packaged napkins, paper towels, 8 oz.

Styrofoam cups, 8 oz plastic cups, ground regular & decaf coffee, coffee filters, tea bags, sugar packets (regular, sweet n’ low, & other brands), tissues & toilet paper. Thank you for your support!

DIRECTOR’S NEWS The Uxbridge Police Association will be sponsoring the July 4th picnic on Friday, July 1st at 12 noon at the senior center. Come for a free luncheon, which will include hotdogs, hamburgers, salads and a special ice cream dessert. All are welcome. We thank Chief Montminy and the Uxbridge Police for bringing back this annual event for our seniors!

Our Foppema’s Farm Stand Shopping Trips are back again for the summer months. Foppema’s Farm is located on Hill Street in Whitinsville. Shopping days are incorporated in with our Shaw’s/ Ocean State Job Lot days on the second and fourth Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. pick-up time. Call the center to book a ride.

Attention SNAP members! Did you know that as a SNAP participant you automatically qualify for the Health Incentives Program (HIP)? When you spend SNAP dollars on farm fresh fruits & vegetables at HIP retailers (this includes Foppema’s Farm), an equal amount of your monthly limit is instantly added back to your EBT card.

Contact the center to learn more about SNAP benefits to see if you qualify or if you have any questions.

Our Transportation Program continues to provide rides to medical appointments, as well as for shopping, pharmacy and banking needs. Transportation is available for Uxbridge residents including those in wheelchairs. Please call Donna to book your ride.

Stay safe & Happy 4th of July everyone, - Lisa FMI:www.Facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorCenter, www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh, www.uxbridgetv.org/schedule

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business review

Violette MRMC welcomes new department directors Leader Club Qualifier The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Whitinsville resident, Darren Violette, a Principal of Profectus Financial Partners, has been named a Leaders Club qualifier by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America®. Leaders Club is one of the highest honors annually awarded by

Darren Violette The Guardian to financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to their clients.

“We congratulate Darren on being recognized as a Leaders Club qualifier, which is a true testament in regard to his exceptional client service,” explains Seth Medalie, CLU®, ChFC®, President and Founder of The Bulfinch Group. “Being named to the Guardian Leaders Club further proves what a remarkable asset Darren is to both our firm and to his clients.” Darren attended Bryant University and is a resident of Whitinsville, Massachusetts.

The Bulfinch Group has redefined Wealth Management to create a complete client experience that begins by putting each client’s life at the center of the conversation, not their money. With a client-centric focus, The Bulfinch Group works to safeguard wealth from risks such as market volatility, erratic interest rates and the potential for insufficient assets -- all threats to longterm financial stability. The Bulfinch Group’s experienced team of specialists create in-depth assessments on how to maximize cash flow, optimize tax planning, provide protection and build and grow wealth to reach each client’s unique goals.

Milford Regional Medical Center announces the hiring of new directors in four critical areas; the Emergency Department, Perioperative Services, Finance and Human Resources.

Jessica Kon, MSN, RN, CEN has joined Milford Regional as the director of emergency services. The role includes leading and participating in quality related activities to improve service, advance nursing practice, meet regulatory requirements and ensure optimal patient care. Kon was most recently the nurse manager of Emergency Services at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in Florida. She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her role, with experience as an emergency department nurse, assistant manager, nurse manager and advanced clinical education specialist.

Jennifer Larrabee, BSN, RN has been named director of perioperative services and surgical weight loss. In her role at Milford Regional, Larrabee is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, patient-family-centered care through the continuum of perioperative care delivery—outpatient surgery, pre-operative care, operating room, post-anesthesia care, sterile processing and anesthesia support services. Larrabee was most recently the director of Surgical Services at Morton Hospital in Taunton.

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Iliana Ortiz Pappas has been hired as the director of revenue cycle. In this role, she oversees patient access and billing. She joins Milford Regional bringing more than 35 years of experience in revenue cycle operations. Most recently, Ortiz Pappas worked on the revenue cycle processes at both MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham and Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

“I am thrilled to have Iliana join us at Milford Regional,” says Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Beth Cadle. “She brings decades of experience in revenue cycle operations, and her work at other organizations has already led to improved workflows and a more positive experience for our patients.”

Sandi Silvestro has been named director of benefits, responsible for overseeing employee benefits, managing vendor relations and ensuring compliance requirements are met. She has more than 35 years of experience, gained most recently as the senior manager of compensation and benefits at Analogic, where she worked for 15 years.

According to Vice President of Human Resources Alice Hall, “We are excited to welcome Sandi to oversee the design and administration of all our benefits, retirement, time off, and leave programs. We look forward to tapping into her breadth of benefits experience so we can continue to offer robust and competitive benefits to our employees.”

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Worcester State Undergraduates and Graduates BACHELOR OF ARTS East Douglas: Jonathan R. Paine Northbridge: Frank E. Arena Sutton: Wyatt B. Lucia Uxbridge: Katherine R. Sobkowiak Whitinsville: Madison J. Giacobbi, Emily S. Hayes BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Douglas: Kirsten B. Ballou, Amanda L. Bara (C), Marissa K. Chan, Sydney C. Connor (C), Ethan C. Guertin (M), Margaret E. Gurney (S), Timothy D. Hannon, Justin T. Pineo, Sydney E. Rodriguez, Mayleena M. Silva, Alec R. Turner East Douglas: Hailey R. Baldwin (M) North Uxbridge: Hailey N. Millette Northbridge: Calvin M. Aia, James W. Blair (C), Matthew W. Conary, Marissa E. O'Neil

Sutton: Andrew M. Girouard (M), Sean R. Graves, Cameron Hopkins, Yanira Y. Kiley, Paul P. Leszyk, Megan R. Mahoney (C), Michael J. Maurier, Kerry K. McGrath (M), Sydney M. McKinlay (C), Matheus M. Montenario (C), Emily J. Perry, Molly Perry, Alexis M. Violette (M) Uxbridge: Emily T. Baca, Grant A. Brown, Lyndsey A. Hebert, Cara M. Parker, Jared M. Pathiakis, Keely R. Rancourt, Devin C. Travaline Whitinsville: Brian R. Bliss (S), Garrett R. Bousquet, Christopher R. Coyle, Adam T. Dullea, Andrew C. Kinney, Emma T. McKeown, Alexandra Orn (C), Matthew J. Robertson MASTER OF EDUCATION Douglas: Kevin G Cox, Ellen G. Reber

Sutton: Jessie Cardin, Alison Scagnelli Uxbridge: Jeffrey A. Blake, Heather Demers, Nicholas J. Maloney, Donna M. Wilson Whitinsville: Megan J. Palmer MASTER OF SCIENCE Douglas: Ashley A. Landry Sutton: Bethany L. Donovan Uxbridge: Haley N. Melanson Whitinsville: Meaghan C. Bernard Students graduating with honors must attain the following cumulative GPA based on all credits earned at Worcester State University (minimum 48 credit hours for transfer and second-degree students).

(C) Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.69 (M) Magna Cum Laude 3.70 – 3.89 (S) Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00

Recreation is defined as leisure activities or activities that an individual selects willingly, either for the pleasure, enjoyment, or creative development it provides or because an individual feels they will achieve specified personal or social values.

Participating in daily leisure assists in the long-term preservation of health and mental serenity. Any type of physical exercise regularly, such as playing sports helps individuals relax. It has been proven that daily leisure reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension, improves physical and mental health, and improves the quality of life.

Outdoor activities have been proved in research to have a positive influence on an individual's life. Adventure motivates, raises self-awareness, and boosts self-assurance.

Hiking, cycling, fishing, and playing outdoor games are all popular pastimes. These exercises both energize and relax individuals. Adventure sports provide excitement and adrenaline, which adds to the freshness. Sports aid individuals to take risks and display abilities and therefore boost selfesteem.

Several leisure activities aid in the development of interpersonal and group skills. Leisure is a means to connect as well as a way to kill time; it is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends while having a great time. Recreational activities permit opportunities to meet new people and develop new relationships. When socializing, being a team player lets an individual feel like a member of the community.

Leisure activities are frequently thought to aid in the development of family relationships. Individuals may relax by having a certain amount of freedom while having fun. Active participation in recreational activities boosts positive energy and creates a happy attitude.

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