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G.R.A.C.E. Center to be built in honor of Grace Rett By Christine Beauchaine
know grace through faith. grace grace Rett had just celebrated her inspires us to persevere, instills in us twentieth birthday when she was killed blessed hope. grace encourages us, so in a motor vehicle accident in Vero we in turn can encourage others.” So Beach, FL in January of 2020. The begins the description of the proposed crash also injured several other mem- g.R.A.C.E (grace Rett Athletic Combers of her Holy Cross rowing team. plex and Education ) Center to be built at OLV. The team was training in The g.R.A.C.E Center Florida at the time of the will be built adjacent to accident. Holy Cross dean OLV’s main building which of Students, Michele is located at 75 Mendon Murray described Rett as Street in Uxbridge. passionate, hard working groundbreaking is expected and a “light to all who to take place in late winter knew her”. or early spring of 2021 with Before attending Holy construction expected to be Cross and Marianapolis completed within 9 months prep in Thompson, CT, - Phillipians 4:13 to a year after that. The Rett was an elementary center will include a gymschool student at Our Lady of the Valley in Uxbridge. In addition to nasium with bleachers, a high school spaces for being a member of the cross country sized basketball court, and basketball teams at OLV, Rett, an classrooms, concessions, a lobby, bathhonor roll student, was also involved rooms and two outdoor green spaces. with student council, the yearbook, The center will have its own parking chorus and the math and chess clubs. lot, new signage and a covered breezeRett loved Our Lady of the Valley and way which will connect it to the main the years she spent there were happy school building. In late 2019, Rett set a world record ones. now, the school is creating a lasting in rowing. She rowed almost 240 miles, legacy to honor this amazing student. staying on an indoor rowing machine continued on page 11 On their website, OLV writes, “We
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Grace Rett will have a lasting legacy at Our Lady of the Valley.
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Uxbridge Charter Up For Review Uxbridge voters now have an opportunity to address their concerns about the processes and procedures that guide the Town’s government. The Town of Uxbridge Home Rule Charter is now undergoing a decennial review to ensure that the language in that document is clear and unambiguous as it guides the Town’s executive authorities and departments, the ancillary elected and appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions, and the legislative branch in the form of Town Meeting. A Charter Review Committee, comprised of nine members with the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Finance Committee having appointed two each and the Town Moderator appointing three members, has been empaneled to examine all aspects of the performance of the Town’s govern-
ment. The Committee has been charged to prepare and submit a report, including any proposed amendments to the
Charter that the Committee may determine to be necessary and proper for the continued efficient and effective governmental operations. The report will be presented at the 2021 Town Meeting. Input from Uxbridge residents is very much desired. Citizens who interact
Help Celebrate World Smile Day® Harvey Ball, creator of the Smiley Face, believed one day each year should be devoted to smiles and acts of kindness. Friday, October 2nd, everyone is encouraged to celebrate that day, World Smile Day®, by doing an act of kindness and helping someone smile. Help fill the People’s First Food
Pantry’s white box located in Hannaford Supermarket with non-perishable food items or donate to your local food bank. Give to local and national charities and relief funds. Donate your time to a neighborhood or community organization. Hold the door for someone behind you.
with Town officials and members of Boards and Committees and who attend Town Meetings develop an awareness of how well they are served by their government. Residents are invited to monitor the deliberations of the Committee both in real time through the Town’s on-line capability or after the fact by watching the discussions through the Uxbridge Cable TV Archive. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback and input to the Charter Review Committee at any time by emailing the committee at chartercommittee@uxbridge-ma.gov or by writing the Committee at Charter Review Committee, 21 South Main Street, Uxbridge MA, 01569. The Committee also intends to hold at least one public hearing wherein residents may provide their input.
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