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END OF THE TRAIL - The back view of the Stanely Woolen Mills, in Uxbridge, during a warm Summer day
Annual Community Day at Pout Pond
The Pout Pond Recreation Committee is excited to invite the community and our local neighbors to our 4th Annual Community Day at Pout Pond! Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, from 11:00 a m to 3:00 p m for a day filled with fun, music, and activities
As a part of our Music on the Pond series (a program supported in part by a grant from the Uxbridge and Millville Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency), we will have
live music with The McCrites, 4-piece Irish band, beginning at 12:30 p m
Amanda Gallerani will be joining us as part of our Science on the Pond series, another program supported by a grant from the Uxbridge and Millville Cultural Councils for a Science with Amanda session
Delicious food will be available for purchase from Mendon Street Kitchen, and you can cool off with sweet treats from Sweet Wise Ice Cream Engage in various yard games, and don't miss the
exciting "Touch a Truck" opportunity with the Uxbridge Fire and Police Departments
This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy great music, activities, food, and have fun with family and friends They look forward to seeing you there and making this year's Community Day at Pout Pond a memorable and enjoyable event for everyone!
Pout Pond is located at 70 West River Road in Uxbridge
Pidgeon honored during PMC Night
Last month the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation commemorated the foundation’s 22-year commitment as a co-presenting sponsor of the PanMass Challenge (PMC) with PMC Night at Fenway Park Uxbridge local and cancer survivor, Brian Pidgeon, was among those honored during the event
The organization has raised $28 million toward its $75 million goal for this year, officially surpassing $1 billion in lifetime fundraising for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) since 1980 During the ceremony, 40 members of the PMC Living Proof community, PMC riders and volunteers who are currently undergoing or have undergone treatment for cancer, rode around the warning track while being cheered on by Red Sox Nation, followed by the official unveiling of the PMC logo on the iconic Green Monster
Take a close look at the night sky
Explore everything the night sky has to offer from your view at River Bend Farm Telescopes will be on hand for a closer view of the stars, the moon, and neighboring planets On Friday, August 16th from 8:00 p m to 9:30 p m Meet in the field next to the visitor center
This month, on August 3rd and August 4th, more than 6,500 riders will come together with a goal of raising a record $75 million to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-
raised dollar to Dana-Farber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 62% of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue The PMC is co-presented by the Red Sox Foundation and M&T Bank
Appropriate for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult
The viewing will take place at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street in Uxbridge For more information about this event call (508) 278-7604 Sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts ADA/ Reasonable Accommodations
This program is free and open to the public Registration not required For up to date information visit: bit ly/blst updates
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Uxbridge local, Brian Pidgeon, was among those honored at Fenway
Museum celebrates opening of new location
by Christine Beauchaine
Despite a sky which threatened rain and high humidity, a crowd of people turned out for the opening and ribbon cutting for the Uxbridge Fire Museum on Saturday, June 22nd The program began at 1 p m with pipes and drums, then members of the Blackstone Valley Chorus sang the national anthem In thanking the people who had helped support the creation of the museum, Harry Romasco noted that “great things happen when you surround yourself with great people ” Romasco, an Uxbridge resident, has been involved with bringing the museum project to fruition for many years He is currently the museum’s president
The museum is housed in the old fire station located at 313 North Main Street in Uxbridge, near the CVS pharmacy The building was constructed in 1903 and served the town as a fire station for 108 years Uxbridge town manager, Steve Sette said that while he was looking forward to new memories, the museum was a “great reminder of how far we’ve come ” After no longer being used as a fire station, many Uxbridge residents felt the building could not be saved The museum was previously housed in a much smaller space on Depot Street but has now given the old station on North Main Street a new purpose
Former Uxbridge fire chief and state fire marshal, Peter Ostroskey talked briefly about the history of the building
and the Uxbridge fire department then teased, “I’m not going to tell you the rest of the story It’s better told by seeing the museum ” All Uxbridge residents were urged to visit the museum
State reps Mike Sotor and Joe McKenna as well as a representative from Senator Ryan Fattman’s office were also in attendance A restored 1937 Maxim fire truck was on display at the event as
well as an old fire bell which was rung for fallen Uxbridge fire fighters at the beginning of the ceremony The ribbon for the ribbon cutting ceremony was yellow tape which said “Fire Line Do Not Cross”
The museum is open to the public and staffed by volunteers For more information, please visit the museum’s Facebook page
St. Mary’s to host Friends of the Poor Walk / Run
St Mary’s “St Vincent de Paul Society” of Uxbridge will be hosting their annual fundraiser! The Friends of the Poor® Walk is a national special event that was started in 2008 to raise awareness and funds for the Society of St Vincent de Paul We will be joining 240 other Friends of the Poor® Walks across the United States to eradicate poverty
Please consider joining the Annual Friends of the Poor Walk / Run scheduled for Saturday, September 14th,
2024 rain or shine!
This year ’s walk will begin with registration at 9:00 a m at St Mary’s Church, 77 Mendon St , in Uxbridge Walkers will meet at the handicapped entrance and then will walk or run the town loop at 9:30 a m
More information for registration will be available soon Please call St Mary’s at 508-278-2226 and leave a message for the SVDP Society and someone will get back to you if you have any questions
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Uxbridge Senior Center 18th Annual Golf Outing
Golfers will once again be able to enjoy a day at a course ranked top 5 standalone, nine-hole golf course in the world The 18th Annual Uxbridge Senior Center Golf Outing, sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, will be held at the Whitinsville Golf Club in Whitinsville on Monday, September 23rd The event will begin at noon with a Shotgun Start The annual fundraiser benefits the programs and activities of the Uxbridge Senior Center Teams of four may sign up to play for $100 per golfer for nine holes including greens fees, cart, gift bag and buffet supper A Full Sponsor package for $2500 includes greens fees for four-
some, cart, gift bag, buffet supper, additional four dinners at your reserved table, tee sign, special recognition on golf program and event press, announced recognition at the awards supper Special events at the golf outing include two closest to the pin prizes, longest drive, team prizes and more
The number of teams is limited to fourteen on September 23rd, so golfers should be sure to sign up early Nongolfers may join in the fun for $30 for the buffet supper only served at approximately 3:30 p m
Forms for golfers, donors and tee signs can be obtained at the Uxbridge
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Center, under the leadership of Director Lisa Bernard, is an integral part of this fundraising effort dealing with much of the behind-the-scenes responsibilities and special touches enjoyed at the event
The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc is a non-profit 501 c3 organization and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law The Board of Directors includes Russ Rosborough, President; Phyllis Dunn, Vice President; Marianne Shanley, Treasurer; Cathy Thornton, Secretary; Donna Oncay, Karen Sherlock, Karen Beane, Sharon Emerick, and Marian Kaczinski Its mission is to support the Uxbridge Senior Center and to help fulfill some of its needs such as education, nutrition, medical transportation, and socialization, not provided by its municipal budget
Senior Center between 8 a m and 4 p m Or contact Russ Rosborough at russroz@hotmail com For tee signs, gifts or donations, contact Cathy Thornton at catherine thornton941 @ gmail com Checks may be mailed to Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc , P O Box 215, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Payments may be made via Unipay QR code accessed on Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook page In 2006, the Uxbridge Elderly Connection with the leadership of Pete
Petrillo, Peter DiBattista and Russ Rosborough, began what has become an annual labor of love calling on the support of local businesses and community members They have responded by purchasing tee signs, making donations, or providing a gift basket or gift item Silent and live auction items have proved a fun addition Tee signs, provided by Yyz Signs of Mendon, go for $100 and are a mainstay of this important fundraiser The staff of the Uxbridge Senior
The Douglas Historical Society, Inc is seeking Volunteers to Help with Events from now to the end of December 2024 If you are able and willing to lend your time and skills, Please contact: Ursula Levi, Secretary, Board of Directors Douglas Historical Society, Inc Cell 508-723-3484 enjenckes1833@gmail com
Boutiette (above left) and Uxbridge Elderly Connection Board Member Marian Kaczynski enjoy selling raffle tickets at the 2023 golf outing.
The East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House Association recently held its Annual Meeting of members The newly elected Officers for the Association's 2024-2025 year are: Ellery Wood, President; Jonathan Steele, Vice President; Gretchen Greene, Secretary; and Beverley Kelly Ryan, Treasurer In addition, Ann Durham was appointed chair of the House & Grounds Committee; and Audrey Frechette was appointed Assistant Secretary
Ecumenical services are sponsored yearly by the Association which was formed for the purpose of preserving and maintaining the 212 year-old historic Meeting House and the burial grounds This year, the Association will celebrate its 70th year anniversary -continuing its sponsorship of ecumenical services and events at the Meeting House The Association will host two services this fall; the first will be held on Sunday, September 15th and, the second, on Sunday, November 3rd Both will take place at 2:00 p m at the historic Meeting House at 197 Elm Street in Blackstone Guest pastors for
the services will be announced at a later date
In addition, the Association will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a Hymn Sing, the afternoon of Sunday, October 6th; and will host its annual Christmas Caroling event, the evening of Friday, December 13th We look forward to seeing you at these events
Membership in the Association is open to all persons interested in the preservation of the Meeting House and cemetery, and the Association welcomes any level of participation For information regarding upcoming events, the Association and its workings, or membership in the Association, please visit the Association's website at http://www blackstonequakermeetinghouse org/
Please join us for our 1st Annual Jeep Competition on Saturday, August 10th, from 12:00 - 4:00 p m a the Sutton Street Fields (320 Sutton Street, Uxbridge) This first-of-its-kind UYSL Fundraiser will bring together amazing custom and non-custom Jeep Wranglers from across the region for a fun competition featuring food and entertainment for the whole communi-
ty The event will feature live music from singer and guitarist Ricky Robidoux, over a dozen vendors, raffles, and delicious food and drink from:
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• Big T’s Jerky House and BBQ
• Honey’s Gifts and Food
• Sweetwise Ice Cream
• Twizted Beverages
• UYSL Snack Shack
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This event is free for all spectatorsbut the league recommends a $3 donation at the door You can find more details on our Facebook Event page The UYSL looks forward to seeing everyone there
Annual Steamers At Sunset Lobster Bake
Join the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce for our annual quintessential Summer Signature Event, Steamers at Sunset, a traditional New England Lobster Bake Celebrate with your friends, colleagues, and fellow chamber members on the evening of Wednesday, August 14th, from 5:30PM until 7:30PM This highly anticipated event will be held at The Barn at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Road, Uxbridge We are honored to have UniBank and Precious Ones Child Care Center and Preschool as the Presenting Sponsors of this year ’s fabulous event, with Gaudette Insurance Agency as a Partner Sponsor and Restaurant Superstore as a Friend
Sponsor!
Steamers At Sunset is an anxiously awaited Chamber event It always delivers as a fun-filled evening you can share with your friends, colleagues, fellow chamber members, and potential clients Sit back, relax, and enjoy the rhythm of tropical-themed music, delectable summer food, refreshing cocktails, fun activities, and more Dress to impress in your finest Hawaiian attire for a chance to win the coveted Golden Lobster Award! Register online at www blackstonevalley org/events Cost to attend is as follows:
• Lobster: $110 for Members / $135 for Future Members
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• Steak: $90 for Members / $120 for Future Members
• Chicken: $80 for Members / $110 for Future Members
• Vegetarian (Beyond Burger): $75 for Members / $100 for Future Members
All attendees must indicate their choice of steamers or corn chowder at the time of registration Your ticket includes a variety of tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, choice of steamers or corn chowder, a garden salad, your preselected choice of entrée, baked potato, summer vegetable, and a light dessert
Please RSVP by August 7th, 2024 For more information, please contact Liz O’Neil at 508 234 9090 ext 102 or email Liz at loneil@blackstonevalley org
The BVCC looks forward to seeing you there!
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Uxbridge Students Graduate from TEC Connections Academy
Cameron Coll, Griffin Nichols and Amber Kosiba of Uxbridge were among more than 370 seniors graduating in June from (TECCA), the Commonwealth’s largest public K-12 virtual school TEC Connections Academy enrollment has grown steadily from about 240 students 10 years ago to nearly 3,000 today with students representing every county in Massachusetts TEC Connections Academy’s Class of 2024 consists of graduates from many cities and towns across the state, including Worcester, Springfield, Lowell and more Among the graduating class, nearly 40 percent plan to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities such as Providence College, Boston University, Harvard University, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell Nearly 11 percent of the graduates plan to attend vocational school or pursue performing arts and athletics, while others plan to enter the workforce, join the military, take a gap year, and more
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Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open and capacity is limited to 3,000 students Families who are interested in TEC Connections Academy are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their student
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Uxbridge Historical Society Membership Drive kicks off Small Stones announces
The Uxbridge Historical Society is holding a membership drive Annual dues and donations provide the muchneeded funding for our mission The Society has been dedicated to protecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Uxbridge since its founding in 1968 The collections include artifacts, photographs, movies, audio recordings, and historic documents which are carefully catalogued and stored The Uxbridge Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your contributions are tax deductible
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The Society also provides guidance and information for people that are doing research about Uxbridge
Among the collections are 18th and 19th century documents as well as a bed that George Washington slept in on his journey through the colonies in 1789 shortly after his election as the first President of the United States His visit to the Taft Tavern, which is now a private residence on Sutton Street, is well documented and was even included in Nathaniel Philbrick’s recent book
“Travels with George” The bed had been in the Taft Family for many generations and was generously donated to the Historical Society by descendants of the family
The Collections Committee has been hard at work at making these collections more accessible to the public Michael Potaski has spent many hours cataloguing approximately one thousand documents Our recent college intern, Nolan Psuik, as part of his studies at Framingham University majoring in history, scanned in over 400 historical photos which are now available to the public on the Digital Common-
The current Board of Directors are Jim Beauchamp, President; Roy Henry, V i c e - P r e s i d e n t ; Michael Potaski, Treasurer; Mary Beauchamp, Clerk; Directors Don Koerton, Gary Potter, and Tom Gagnon Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising, memberships, events, and presentations Please consider becoming a member or sponsor of the Society to help us grow and to continue this important work
Annual Dues $25 family, $20 individual, students 18 and under are free Memberships and donations can be mailed to: Uxbridge Historical Society, P O Box 93, Uxbridge, MA 01569 For more information contact Jim Beauchamp at (508) 498-0270 or jim beauchamp2251@gmail com
Art Call opens Saturday, Sept 15 for submission of work to the 2025 Small Stones Festival of the Arts, the region’s largest juried fine art and photography exhibition Fine art artists and photographers are encouraged to join the area’s finest painters, photographers, water colorists and other two-dimensional artists in the seventh year of the festival
The Festival returns to the Brigham Hill Community Barn for the two-week exhibit with an opening ceremony and reception planned for Jan 25th The Blackstone Valley Art Association and the Worcester County Camera Club have collaborated to showcase the art exhibition with extended hours Jan 25 – Feb 2 at the beautiful, post and beam community barn located at 37 Wheeler Road, N Grafton
Fine art photography and all forms of two-dimensional fine artwork are welcomed, with a maximum of five entries per artist The Art Call will be open until Oct 15th or when approximately 500 submissions are received Artwork meeting minimum acceptance criteria will be displayed in the Web Gallery Visit https://smallstonesfestival org/ to submit artwork
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A distinguished panel of six jurors will select 144 works to appear in the exhibit and cash prize winners in fine arts and photography categories Awards include first, second and third cash prize winners and juror ’s choice (six awards) A popular choice award for each category will be voted by viewers Cash awards are $500 for first; $250 for second; and $100 for third place The hardbound exhibition catalog will showcase the juried artwork and will be available online
The Festival co-chairs Carolyn Kinloch-Winkler of the Blackstone Valley Art Club and Sue Cardosi of the Worcester County Camera Club are working with a committee of twelve to provide a free fine art and photography festival for the greater central Massachusetts community
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Festival of the Arts is to elevate the practice and appreciation of fine art and photography in the Blackstone Valley and beyond Grafton Arts Inc , a 501 (3) organization is the financial sponsor of the Festival
The festival organizers appreciate the donors of last year ’s festival including the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Grafton and Millbury Cultural Councils, Homefield Credit Union, The Town House Tavern, One Grafton Common; and Yesod Foundation, Inc
Additional financial support from community businesses included Gaudette Insurance, Grafton Grill and Crust and the Mooing Cow, JCSI Corporate Staffing, Pepperoni Express, Roney Funeral, Sydney Padgett of Mathieu Newton Sotheby’s, Theroux Dental Associates and Katheleen Schaker of Touchstone Crystal
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Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF), a leader in career connected learning, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Erin Conley as the new Executive Director With an extensive background in career connected learning, Dr Conley brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to this role
Dr Conley has made significant contributions to the education landscape over the last 26 years She has worked with student and adult learners in a variety of settings including as a college professor, director of curriculum
and instruction, principal, consultant, teacher leader and conference presenter As the Director of TIMES 2 Institute, Dr Conley played a pivotal role in developing and launching a professional development institute that garnered regional and international acclaim Collaborating with the Rhode Island Governor ’s Workforce Board and Northeastern University, Dr Conley successfully implemented ExGen, a teacher externship program to help bridge industry and education The mission of ExGen is to prepare educators to excel in creating, implementing
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and evaluating experiential learning opportunities that bring real world and contextualized learning into classrooms that results in inspired students who succeed in the next generation workforce TIMES 2 Institute was also instrumental in deploying STEM curriculum, professional development and programming throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and internationally
“Preparing the next generation to be successful in a global economy is work that I am deeply passionate about and I look forward to working with Blackstone Valley Education Foundation in envisioning how to prepare primary and middle school students as well as eductors for the workplace of tomorrow,” shares Dr Conley
Throughout her career, Dr Conley has been dedicated to enhancing educational experiences in public, charter, and magnet schools From August 2014 to May 2017, she spearheaded the creation of an innovative magnet program from the ground up, which was recognized as the National Magnet School of Excellence in 2016 and 2017, and as a National Green Ribbon School in April 2017 These prestigious recognitions were achieved through the collaborative development of cutting-edge curricula and programs focused on health and wellness, STEM, work-based learning, teacher externships, environ-
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mental sciences, integrated technology, and students’ social-emotional needs Dr Conley holds a B S in Elementary Education from Bucknell University, an M S in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University, a certificate in Educational Leadership from Sacred Heart University, and an Ed D in Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership from Northeastern University Her dissertation work centered on how to prepare educators for integrating career connected learning into core curricula, emphasizing the essential skills required for success in tomorrow’s workforce and society Lee Gaudette, one of the original founders of BVEF and its current Treasurer said, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr Conley as our new Executive Director Our ability to attract and hire a professional with the perfect fit of expertise, background and training will usher in a new chapter of vibrancy and relevance for BVEF Last year, the majority of our career programming was transferred to the BV Hub for Workforce Development We look forward to Dr Conley’s leadership as BVEF refines and articulates new ways we can enhance education offerings and support the interests of the business community in the Blackstone Valley ” For more information about BVEF and to stay updated on our latest initiatives, please visit https://www bveducation-
foundation org/ or contact Dr Erin Conley @ 508-234-3133 x8888
About BVEF The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation, originally a subcommittee of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, grew and developed until its official establishment as its own federal nonprofit organization in 1999
Nominations for Chafee Heritage Awards needed
The John H Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) is seeking nominations for the John H Chafee Heritage Awards, which honor individuals or groups that have worked on projects, programs, and institutions that promote cultural heritage, the preservation of natural areas, and/or those who strive to enrich the quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley
BHC established the award to honor the late Senator John H Chafee and recognize citizens and organizations whose work in the Blackstone Valley embodies Chafee’s vision and ideas Recipients include community leaders, preservation heroes, business partners, environmental advocates, and students whose achievements resulted in public benefit
To nominate someone for the award, submit a nomination form citing their accomplishments There is a separate category for students Find the form at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor org/johnh-chafee-heritage-awards Nominations must be received by September 15, 2024, and can be mailed to the BHC office at 670 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, or emailed to Devon Kurtz at dkurtz@blackstoneheritagecorridor org
Uxbridge Lions Car Show a favorite for Auto Enthusiasts
The 6th Annual Uxbridge Lions Club Car Show is ready to rev up on Saturday, September 21st, from 10 a m to 2 p m at the Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge All cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome This year the Southern Worcester County Bar Association joins the Uxbridge Lions to make the auto show even better This event benefits the Uxbridge Lions’ many community projects and more Spectators can expect to see a wide range of awesome vehicles displayed by their proud owners Last year there were over one hundred, along with entertaining music, picnic fare, local vendors, and the Sweet Wise Ice Cream Truck
The registration fee for every category is only $15 00 Admission is free Participants may register in advance, but is not required, by making a check payable to Uxbridge Lions Club, and sending it to P O Box 455, North Uxbridge, MA 01538 Be sure to include pertinent information like name, phone number, vehicle make/model
With the number of participants increasing each year, the judges will choose the top twenty-four, in addition to Best in Show singled out Spectators will choose their favorite voting for the People’s Choice Award In 2023, the Best in Show was awarded to Frank Zicaro of Oxford for his 2019 Chevy Grand Sport David Larsen of Millis won the People’s Choice Award for his 1960 Dodge Polara Other top offerings included Dennis “Animal” Stirk’s 1967 Chevy Nova and Dennis Plant’s 1965 Shelby Cobra The restored 1937 firetruck was a crowd pleaser The awards are planned for 1:30 p m Local businesses and organizations can support the Lions Club charities and local projects by choosing a Bronze Sponsorship with one on-air advertising announcement for $50; a Silver Sponsorship with three on-air advertising announcements for $75; a Gold Sponsorship with a small display and five on-air advertising announcements for $125; and a Platinum Sponsorship with a display area and eight on-air advertising announcements for $250 Checks may be sent to the Uxbridge Lions Club, P O Box 455, North Uxbridge, MA 01538 Vendors are welcome to contact Diane Seely at dmseely@hotmail com or call 508450-2451 A novelty this year is a Zulu Nyala safari to South Africa to be offered in a live auction It consists of six nights’ lodging, all meals and two safaris each day Any adventurers interested?
The Uxbridge Lions Club has been active in the community since 2011 and is a member of Lions International, the largest service organization in the world with clubs in 205 countries Due to its fundraising activities and the support of the community, the Lions can donate to many local organizations including school and sports programs, scholarships, First Night, Food Pantry, Beautify Uxbridge Project, the Uxbridge Senior Center, while provid-
ing important services such as help obtaining hearing aids and glasses The Uxbridge Lions Club once again has been recognized by the District 33A Lions Clubs as one of the Best Small Clubs with its Treasurer, Kathy Smith, awarded Best Treasurer
“Feedback from past years has been very positive We think we are doing a pretty good job and are getting better each year The Valley Chapel parking lot is a terrific venue and the Valley Chapel people have been very cooperative and encouraging,” said Mike Sulham, Uxbridge Lions President
“We invite folks to come see these wonderful cars and talk with their knowledgeable owners ”
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Former WCS Teacher publishes bilingual children’s book
Elizabeth Reyes de Contreras, Northbridge resident for 37 years, has just published her first bilingual children's book; “SE PERDIÓ LOLA ”
The book centers around a young girl and her mother looking for a lost family pet named Lola “SE PERDIÓ LOLA,” or “LOLA IS LOST” for English readers, was inspired by a reallife memory The book is written in Spanish by Elizabeth Reyes de Contreras, who was born in The Dominican Republic The book was translated into English by her daughter also named Elizabeth, who was born in Boston and raised in Northbridge
The author is a former Spanish teacher at Whitinsville Christian School
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lived in The Dominican Republic
While in the DR, Elizabeth served as an editor of a magazine about travel & tourism and worked in The National Palace of government in the department of media and public relations
"It is very gratifying that my words and ideas are going to entertain and engage young minds The book is a good final product of years of dreaming and planning,” the author said
“It was natural that I decided to pursue a long-time dream of writing children's books," she added
You may be wondering what kind of animal is Lola You’ll have to read the book to find out The book is for both, English and Spanish speaking children 9 and up and is available on Amazon
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Beginning Bridges building community for Youth & Families
Beginning Bridges CFCE‘s vision is that children, youth and families reach their full potential now and in the future Our 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 (SMOCChildcare/ Head Start)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Registration is required for all upcoming events Links can be accessed on website or contact Emily Murray at 508-278-5110 or Emurray@smoc org Check website and FB for Newsletter
Thursday, August 1st, Read & Feed
Around Northbridge: Blackstone Valley EDHub, 10:00 a m , 670 Linwood Ave, Suite 5 (park in back lot and enter building A to the right) Interact with robots and fun STEM activities! Registration is required Enjoy a snack sponsored by Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Children 4 to 8
Kelly’s Farm Stand
“Your old fashioned farm stand experience since 1936” Rte. 140 • 146 Milford St., Upton, MA • 508-529-4564
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Butter & Sugar Corn
Also Now Picking.... Field Tomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry & Grape Tomatoes, Green and Yellow Beans, Blueberries, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Rainbow Carrots, Fresh Cut Flowers & Much More!
~ PLANTS ON SALE ~
SUMMER HOURS:
8 AM to 6 PM 7 Days A Week Fresh Ground Peanut Butter, Jams & Jellies
Baked Goods, Warchol Honey & More!
CHECK OUT OUR PRODUCT LIST ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Wednesday, August 7th Read Around Uxbridge, 10:00 a m - River Bend Farm, 287 Oak Street (park in field next to lot if lot is full) Enjoy a walk, nature themed story and art project Meet at the Visitor Center
Thursday, August 8th 11:00 a mRead & Feed Around Northbridge, Northbridge Fire Department, located at 1681 Providence Road Join us at our brand new Northbridge Fire Station where Firefighter Trifone will read us one of his favorite books! Stay for a slice of pizza sponsored by the Northbridge Fire Department!
Wednesday, August 14th 10 a mRead Around Uxbridge, Uxbridge Free Library, 15 North Main St Local beekeeper, Mark Francis, will be showcasing his bees to teach the vital role that bees play in our food system We’ve got a hive full of great honeybee education, books, a craft and honey tasting
Wednesday August 21st 6:00 p m –7:00 pm Uxbridge Count Down to Kindergarten, Taft Early Learning Center, 16 Granite Street Join us for this free event to welcome new students!
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Thursday August 22nd 6:00 – 7:00 p m Northbridge Count Down to Kindergarten, Northbridge Elementary School (NES) Join us for this free, outdoor event to welcome kindergarteners to Northbridge Elementary School!
Wednesday, August 28th 9:15 –10:15 a m, Coffee and Conversations, Taft Public Library, 29 North Ave, Mendon Join us for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources Taft will supply muffins from The Muffin House! Please stay for the Puppet Storytime at 10:30 am Join Newton and Friends of Through Me to You Puppetry for songs and stories At the end of the 30 minute show, children can greet the puppets Geared for children 2-5 years, all are welcome!
Playtime at the Uxbridge Playcenter, Tuesday’s, 8/6/24, 8/13/24 - 9:00 –10:30 am Groups are for children birth to Kindergarten entry and take place at the Uxbridge Playcenter Bring a snack & water!
Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner and Career Technical Initiative (CTI) Coordinator Marci Komssi are pleased to share that Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded the Career Technical Initiative Implementation Grant by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for the second time Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has received $893,480 00 as part of the grant to provide training and placement to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals for positions in Auto Collision, Building Maintenance, Sheet Metal, Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Grant employer partners include All Points HVAC, ckSmithSuperior, General Mechanical Contractors, Inc , Dexter, FLEXcon, A&M Tool & Design, Kinefac Corporation, Package Steel Systems, Inc , RPM Heating and Air Conditioning, Primetals Technologies, Menkiti Group, DCU Center/ASM Global, BAPS, Long Subaru, Woody’s Auto Body, Fuller ’s Collision Center, Pine Ridge Country Club, Niche Hospitality Group, The Overlook, UMass Memorial Health
Grant funds will cover the total cost for students, including classroom time, textbooks, and certifications In addition to training, the grant also allows Bay Path to offer support services such as career readiness lessons and postemployment follow-ups
Regarding the grant, Superintendent Kyle Brenner stated, "Bay Path is truly grateful to be a recipient of this round of funding, as it will allow us to expand our successful CTI programming, in turn providing more valuable skills training opportunities to meet our community's demand for a skilled workforce "
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Adults interested in pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Auto Collision, Sheet Metal, or Building Maintenance must be willing to enroll and commit to 200 hours of training at Bay Path and willing to obtain training to qualify them for industry-recognized credentials essential to work in the field of their choice
Worcester County participants must be 18 or older, unemployed, or underemployed (annual income is less than $51,600, gross) Most recent high school graduates qualify as underemployed
Prospective students must go through an application and acceptance process To apply, contact Mass Hire Career Centers in Southbridge and Worcester The application and interview process must be completed before the start of class in September Seats are limited to 12 per program
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Webster Credit Union awards sponsorship to Douglas Common
One of the wonderful things about living in a small town is the willingness of its residents, both businesses and individuals, to come forward and support a worthwhile cause that makes their community better, and the Town of Douglas and Webster First Federal Credit Union live up to that standard
The Douglas Common Preservation Society, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of maintaining and beautifying the Townowned Douglas Common, and we received a wonderful surprise call last month from the Douglas Branch of Webster First Federal Credit Union looking for information about all the work we do at the Common and telling us about their Jeans Day Program and their desire to support us
“Webster First is a community focused credit union and many of our employees also live in the communities that we serve That’s why we feel it’s so important to give back when we can On the last Friday of the month, our employees donate $5 to dress casually for the day Each month, a different branch chooses a local organization to donate those funds to so we can help communities throughout all of central Massachusetts and the greater Boston
area The Douglas Branch chose to make their Jeans Day donation to Douglas Common Preservation Society, Inc , ” explained Jenn Gosselin, the Douglas Branch Manager
Jenn, accompanied by two other Webster First employees, Chloe Graca and Kelly Donnelly, were happy to present their $400 check to Douglas Common Preservation Society, Inc
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Board Members, Lynn Paresky, Bonnie Lepage and Allyssa Gniadek on July 3rd at the Common Their donation will help the Society with expenses associated with Fall beautification of the Common, including the purchase of mums for the garden surrounding the Soldiers Monument and for the planters at the gazebo as well as tulip bulbs for planting around the new replacement cherry trees
Beautifying, maintaining and decorating the Common throughout the seasons is the work of the Society All members of the Society are volunteers who receive no compensation, so the
Society relies on donations from the community, both individuals and businesses, for funding for all of its projects, including the fantastic Holiday Lights and decorations If you would like to support us and help us bring the wonderment back to the Common this Holiday Season, please send your taxdeductible donation to: Douglas Common Preservation Society, Inc , 76 NW Main St , Douglas, MA 01516 Donations can also be made by Venmo to @Kathleen-Sugrue-Richards
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NICE SURPRISE - Pictured are Allyssa Gniadek, Bonnie Lepage, Chloe Graca, Kelly Donnelly, Jenn Gosselin and Lynn Paresky
Blackstone Valley PT adds Personal Trainer
Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, Inc (BVPTS) is pleased to announce the addition of Maria Bravo to their gym staff Maria is a certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach & currently pursuing a Precision Nutrition Coaching Certification She competes as a powerlifter through the APO & is a mother of two children She knows firsthand how hard it can be for people to achieve their fitness goals when life is busy and chaotic Her journey with training began with the interest to become a healthier version of myself and it soon became a passion that she wanted to share with others Over the
Maria Bravo
past few years, she has helped clients find their inner strength to create healthier lifestyles and develop a better physical and emotional version of themselves Please call 508-234-7544 to set up a session with Maria
“As a coach, my goal with every client, is to work hand in hand with them to provide a fitness plan that will be attainable, s u s t a i n a b l e a n d p r o v i d e t h e results the client wishes to see ”
~ Maria Barvo
Registration Now Open for UniBank Greenway Challenge
Greenway Challenge, the popular multi-segment competition now in its 23rd year! Join us for the 23rd Annual Greenway Challenge This tri-state adventure race takes place in the stunning and historical Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, showcasing one of New England’s most picturesque areas 2024 will showcase a course designed by past Greenway Challenge participants, truly designed for racers themselves
to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and to building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley
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For over 34 years Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, Inc has been an independent, physical therapist-owned, private practice that has been serving the residents of the Blackstone Valley; helping them get back to the activities they want and need to do in the office, at home, or on the field
BVPTS accepts many major insurances and offers a Wellness Program for individuals to work out on their fitness equipment, as well as an Aquatics Program in conjunction with the Whitin Community Center They also offer many other services, such as Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction Training to maximize the potential of all their patients and clients Please see our website (www bvpts com), Facebook page for details or call 508-2347544 to set up an appointment
Whether you go it alone or with up to 8 teammates, there is something for everyone This unique challenge consists of street and trail running, street biking and mountain biking as well as potentially paddling on river and lake Whether you’re a long-time participant or just starting to explore the excitement, there is something new and exciting for everyone this year!
The mission of the UniBank Greenway Challenge is to promote the recreational quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley A program of the Whitin Community Center, presented by UniBank and supported by other partner organizations, the Greenway Challenge supports the development of new programs, purchase of additional equipment, and facility renovations for the members and guests of the Whitin Community Center (WCC) The WCC is a 501(c)(3) organization committed
The challenge will start at Whitin Community Center, wind its way through the Blackstone Valley and end within Douglas State Park, Wallum Lake Teams can be comprised of 1-8 people with team members doing just 1 or 2 segments each, up to individuals conquering all of the segments themselves!
This annual race is one of New England's premier tri-state adventure races All participants can register online at www GreenwayChallenge org Please register by August 25th! For any questions regarding participation contact the Greenway Challenge at GreenwayChallenge@OurGym org or call 508-234-8184 ext 112 for more information
The Whitin Community Center is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley Offering social, recreational, educational, and outreach programs that bring community members of all ages and backgrounds together For more information call 508-234-8184 or visit www WhitinCommunityCenter com
Senior Cor ner
Ballou shares stories and love for baseball
Seniors at Plummer Place enjoyed a very special and unique opportunity to learn about the history of baseball in the Blackstone Valley from Mr Bill Ballou Mr Ballou was born in Whitinsville and is a local correspondent for the Telegram and Gazette newspaper "Having grown up in Springfield, MA and being a lifelong baseball fan, especially rooting for the Red Sox, I was surprised to learn of the rich baseball history in the Blackstone Valley and the various town teams Bill Ballou was masterful in sharing his knowledge of this wonderful local baseball history," shared Steve Lotterman, president of the Friends of Northbridge Elders (FINE), and a program participant
Jon White, another program participant and valued Plummer Place volunteer shared, "Bill Ballou provides a wealth of knowledge regarding baseball in the Blackstone Valley His presentation was full of anecdotes, experience, and humor "
For more information on Plummer Place, Home of the Northbridge Senior Center, or its special programs and events, please call Amy Cowen, program and volunteer coordinator at (508) 234-2002
Plummer Place offers activities to Northbridge Seniors
The following activities are planned this month at Plummer Place, home of the Northbridge Senior Center Open: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 4 pm & Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm / Phone: 508-234-2002 FMI
Facial Treatments
Thursday, August 1st Time slots are between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Schedule your appointment with Nancy and get pampered at Plummer Place! Treatments include cleansing, exfoliating, hand and arm massage with heated mitts, extractions, toner, and moisturizer $40 plus gratuity Please call Nancy directly at 508-868-5525 to book your time “What’s Cookin’?”
A New Recipe Club at Plummer Place will meet on Friday, August 9th, fom 10:30-11:30 am Call Amy if you are interested in joining Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic
Tuesday, August 13th from 11:00-12:00 pm
Women on the Move
Plummer Place women’s group, will meet on Wednesday, August 14th at 9:30 am, call Amy or Michelle for information
Book Club
Meet on Wednesday, August 21st at 10:30 am Call Michelle to find out what book we are reading Tech Café
Plummer Place on Wednesday, August 28th from 9:00-10:00 am
Located in main dining room, drop in to see Susan Letscher to help with your technology needs Please bring your questions and your device with you and Susan will do her best to help “Meditation with Michelle”
Every Thursday at 9:30 am Set your intentions for the day in a calm, safe environment
NOTE: The following events require sign ups at our front office
The Beat Generation
A Cultural Review of the 1950’s Through Music, Thursday, August 1st 1:00-2:00 pm If you long for those cool days of 1950’s music, you will
love this journey! This is a multimedia presentation focusing on the cultural phenomena that was the 1950’s This afternoon will offer live music and sing a long! Light snacks provided
Plummer Place’s 1950’s Retro Sock Hop
Themed Luncheon, Thursday, August 8th, 12:00-1:30 pm Relive the 1950’s with us! Featuring Roger Tincknell who will perform an upbeat program to include a wide variety of pop and rock songs from the 1950’s $10/ticket with a 2-ticket limit per person Northbridge residents have priority Supported in part by a grant from the Northbridge Cultural Council, an agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults, Presented by the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health, Tuesday, August 13th, 10:00-11:00 am This program aims at reducing stigma regarding mental health conditions that affect older adults The presentation is geared towards educating older adults, their family members, friends, and loved ones Participants will learn about the health impacts of social isolation, signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, and better understand that emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being are just as important as physical health when aging
Beginner Painting Class
Thursday, August 15th, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Join a fun filled acrylic finger-painting class of a field of flowers! You can paint with your hands or wear gloves Using 2 paintbrushes for this project Please be sure to wear your painting clothes! Cost is $5 per person, cash, paid on the date of the class Space is limited!
Planning for Medicare
Thursday, August 22nd, 10:30 am This program is geared towards individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility Topics include health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA
Bill Ballou
A sample of the treasuers Bill Ballou shared
Uxbridge Senior Center plan August Activities & Programs
The following activities are sponosored by the Uxbridge Senior Center The Center is located at 36 Sough Main St in Uxbridge / 508-278-8622
SENIOR POUT POND DAY PASSES
Available at the Uxbridge Senior Center They are good for up to 6 people Please return to the Uxbridge Senior Center after your visit
WORCESTER RED SOX VS BUFFALO
BISON’S GAME AT POLAR PARK
Thursday, August 1st / There are limited tickets available, those that sign up will be included in a lottery Sign up deadline is July 30th at 11:00 am Names will be drawn at 1pm on July 30th, winners will be notified by telephone Transportation will be available; vans will leave the senior center at 10:30 am This trip is sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc !
NEW 8-WEEK ZUMBA & LOW IMPACT CLASSES
Starting on Thursday, September 5th Due to scheduling conflicts with the gym, our classes may not be consecutive dates Enrollment, schedule & waiver forms will be available at the center
Thursdays, August 1st & 8th - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Zumba Classes Continue Classes will be held at the Senior Center for the Summer Thursday, August 1st - 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm- Last Low Impact
Exercise Class Class will be held at the Senior Center for the Summer
LUNCH & LEARN WITH CHIEF MONTMINY
Friday, August 2nd – 12:00 pm – His guest speaker will be Dominick Dunbar from UMass Memorial Health and will be presenting on
“Aging Gracefully” Be sure to RSVP JEOPARDY GAME
Friday, August 9th – 12 noon with Tracey Mosher, Sales Director from The Residence of Whitcomb House Join us for an afternoon playing Jeopardy! Dessert will be prepared by their Chef SILK SCARF PAINTING CLASS
Monday, August 12th – 1:30 pm with Cheryl Perry from CareOne Millbury Come join us making a beautiful scarf, just for you! Thank you to CareOne Millbury for sponsoring this event! Please call ahead to RSVP
UXBRIDGE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, August 13th – 1:00 pm – Discussing “The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise” by Colleen Oakley You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to
“book” yours! Next book club meeting is on Tuesday, September 10th
BENEFIT ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST
Tuesday, August 13th – 1:00 pm – Tri-Valley, Inc
Call the center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell Next date will be September 10th SHINE APPOINTMENTS
Tuesday, August 20th – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, is back to help you with your health insurance questions Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule “POPUP LIBRARY”
Thursday, August 23rd – 11:30 am - 12:30 pm –“PopUp Library” Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pickups, etc This program is being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library
“ASK THE ATTORNEY” WITH ATTORNEY RALPH TEPPER
Monday, August 26th - 1:30 pm – by appointment only
Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment ASK THE NURSE FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Tuesday, August 27th - 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – with Nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VNA RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch
END OF SUMMER COOKOUT
Friday, August 30th – 12:00 pm – Come celebrate the end of summer with us! MGM Music (Michael Orlando & Gary Arnold) will be here to entertain us! Be sure to RSVP This is sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc ! AUGUST BIRTHDAY CAKE CELEBRATION
Friday, August 30th – 12 noon – Come Celebrate all the birthdays this month!
CARD GAME
Played during lunch on Mondays
HANNAFORD GROCERY SHOPPING
Every Tuesday Pick up begins at 8:30 AM Please sign up in advance by calling us at 508-278-8622 to reserve your seat on the van
KNITTING CLUB
Every Tuesday @ 1:30 pm – Come join the creative fun! WALK & TALK EXERCISE GROUP
Every Tuesday @ NEW TIME* 9:30 am – Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator, in walking local trails in Uxbridge Our hiking trail is staying the same for August and meeting at River Bend Farm Park at the Visitor Park at the Visitor Center located at 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge If you haven’t already signed up, please stop by the senior center for your enrollment & waiver forms The program is weather permitting Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle This is a Free Event!
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
COMMUNITY SHUTTLE
Every Wednesday – 9 am – 3 pm – The Uxbridge Senior Center Transportation Program Community Shuttle This shuttle is for seniors and individuals with disabilities to destinations such as post office, pet care appointments, hair salon or barber, bank, pharmacy & shopping anywhere in the Uxbridge/Northbridge area Note: this replaces the weekly bank/pharmacy and Shaw’s Ocean State rides Call 508278-8622 for more information and to book your FREE ride Requests require a 48-hour notice
“CANASTA”
Wednesdays - Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – 1:00 pm –3:30 pm NO SCRABBLE
There will not be any Scrabble Games during the Summer Months
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Accepting appointments Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your rides
DONATIONS NEEDED
The center is in need of the following donations: Lysol wipes, newly packaged napkins, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, tea (regular and caffeine free), ground regular & decaf coffee
Feel free to contact us at 508-278-8622 or visit us on our web page at Uxbridge-ma gov/coa or like us on our FB page or by googling Uxbridge Senior Center and our new YouTube Channel or even dropping by
Kay of Uxbridge Pens Children’s Book and donates Handmade Art
The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is celebrating the 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts: sixteen teen world-changers in central and western Massachusetts who invested nearly thirteen hundred hours creating lasting impact on issues important to them
The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, available to girls in high school who create sustainable change on a community or world issue From creating access to menstrual hygiene products to addressing COVID-19 isolation, Gold Award Girl Scouts address the root cause of a problem, plan and implement innovative solutions to drive change, and lead a team of people to success
“Earning the Gold Award is a distinguished honor that sets Gold Award Girl Scouts apart from their peers”, said Theresa Lynn, GSCWM CEO “As they take action to transform their world, they gain tangible, real-world skills and prove they are the leaders that campuses and communities need ” The teens were honored recently at the Girl Scout Gold Award and Silver Award Ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester Sophia Kay of Uxbridge was among them
Sophia Kay, Uxbridge
Highs and Lows
Sophia’s Gold Award emphasis addressed the issue of raising awareness and easing the anxiety of patients newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Her own diagnosis and lack of readily available age-appropriate resources spurred her on She spread awareness through the publication of a children's book and creation of art constructed from diabetes supplies The artwork, titled “New Life after Type 1” is inspired by the Tree of Life She constructed it out of 365 syringe plungers, 24 insulin caps, and 7 flowers each made of a Dexcom CGM transmitter, a syringe, and an insulin vial The numbers of each medical supply represent the 365/24/7 routine that is Type 1 Diabetes One goal was to recycle what would otherwise be considered medical waste, while also showing that beauty can be found in all situations Her goal for her children’s book was to give readers a clearer understanding of what
Type 1 Diabetes is, and give them access to a simple way to explain it to their friends Her children's book has been published and her art piece is a permanent fixture on the wall of the Pediatric Ward and Child Life Room at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston
“Through Girl Scouts I was able to try new things, make new friends, and have fun doing things I normally would not have the chance to do ” Sophia will attend Roger Williams University to study Marine biology Changing the world doesn’t end when a Girl Scout earns her Gold Award:
96% of Gold Award Girl Scouts say their experience inspired their ongoing commitment to service or volunteering, and 95% say it made them more responsible members of their communities
To join, volunteer, or dontate visit www gscwm org
Mignault completes course at Technology Learning Center
John Mignault of Northbridge, completed his HVACR Technician Certificate from Technology Learning Center in Oxford, MA During the program, John completed cours-
es in oil heat, gas heat, A/C, and refrigeration
John is the son of Bruce and Dawn Mignault of Northbridge
Tim Jones is a self-synd cated Comic Str p Artist, and a member of the Nationa Cartoonist Society
PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED - John Mignault (left) and his instructor Chris Cabral (right).
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Uxbridge Times
School News
Uxbridge High School lists Honor Students
GRADE 8
HIGH HONORS:
Cayden Almy, Taylor Anderson, Kaylee Arsenault, Cooper Bartlett, Desmond Botelho, Evan Bourgeois, Elyse Bousquet, Cooper Burdick, Kendra Cabana, Emily Cabral, Stacy Calderon, Matteo Casasanta, Jaidyn DeLuca, Tucker Denietolis, Lily Derouen, Dwight Bradley, Jacob Dzivasen, Ryan Fitzgerald, Paige Foley, Margaret Fox, Violet Fratus, Emily Geshlin, Kelly Greene, Casey Griffiths, Lola Hawkins, Everett Hazel, Emily Hughes, Ashton Khondker, Jessica Labonte, Bronwyn LaChapelle, Katelyn
Whitin School announces Honor Roll
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 6
Sophia Aldrich, Myah Anderson, Charley Beland, Owen Black, David Chappel, Reece Clinton, Enzo Colonna, Nathan Costigan, Bailey DeMarco, Quinn Gilmore, Evan Goryl, Erin Guertin, Ethan Hamilton, Kellyn Hankey, Aurora Hawkins, Tycen Jones, Ruth Keane, Henry LeBlanc, Jaelyn Loja, Avery Lynch, Abbigail Mandile, Tyley Martin, Khloe Martins, Jacob Mastroianni, Julie Mikhaeil, Avery Mitchell, Julia Nakazano, Jayden Nazareno, Keira Nicoll, Julia Olson, Madeline Pidgeon, Carlo Roffo, Ella Ryan, Kyrie Sannicandro, Olivia Spiecker, Noah Sunkett, Emelia Tibbo, Ayla Troland, Colton Trottier, Brayden Vaidya, Lekshara Velmurugan
GRADE 7
Kylie Alicea, Alice Black, Madeleine Buckley, Michael Caffrey, Julianna Casper, Emily Charbonnier, Charlotte Cunniff, Calum Fortin, Max Gaudet, Taylor Jansen, William Khondker, Joseph King, Nathan Loveless, Nelyra MarquezZirkle, Mackenzie Matthews, Kingston Meza, Adriana O'Connor, Cole Pezzullo, Greyson Rollins, Caroline Roxo, Isabel Roxo, Shea Stone, Hailey Thompson, Kamiela Torku
HONORS
GRADE 6
Lucas Aldrich, Kaylee Almy, Blaze Baldwin, Olivia Balicki, Joseph Bassignani, Emma Bruyere, Peyton Burdick, Dylan Carter, Jasmine Carvalho, Hunter Chappel, Daniel Donahue, Sierra Gomes, Zoe Grimala, Emily Guilherme, Landyn Jastremski, Phoebe Keniston, Hudson Kirshenbaum, Ella Lafontaine, Aniyah Mangos, Clara O'Neill, Nicholas Rota, Owen Shay, Curtis Sockwell, Cayden Welch, Marcin Wilczewski, Tristyn Woodall
GRADE 7
Oscar Berard, Patrick Brauninger, Mackenzie Coleman, Gavin Dwyer, Samantha Gaulitz, Cameron Hendricks, Bryce Hewett, Thomas Johnson, Corey Levesque, Alexander Livingstone, Mia Manning, Camron Mills, Maison Natola, Guilherme Resende, Jake Scott, Abigail Simonds, Grayden Tierney, Lucas Wills
Laflamme, Madyn Lame, Abigayle Livingstone, Blake Mace, Olivia Mazzola, Julia McDonnell, Carly McKay, Salah Mohamed, Nathan Najarro Rivera, Thomas Newhall, Nadia Nolan, Elijah Norman, Shea Paxton, Zooey Pominville, Olivia Rivet, Ava Rosborough, Benjamin Rota, James Sadd, Abigail Spiecker, Adeline Tartakoff, Lily Trottier, Kevin Vietro, Haley Walsh, Avery Wood, David Zaitoun
HONORS:
Nina Bandstra, Aiden Danforth, Alice de Oliveira, Bryana Fernandes, Liam Gover, Emma Harney, Logan Harris, Benjamin Johnson, Grace Jones, Naome Keniston, Matthew Lambert, Logan Leshinski, Kevin Marchand, Jacoby Martins, Cooper McCuin, Isaac Nagle, Quinn O’Brian, Connor Osper, Marissa Pirrotta, Jack Posterro, Blake Rosborough, Lily Savoia, Emmett Sharr, Dylan Shay, Mason Soucy, Piper Sullivan, Sarah Szajna, Jaxon Thomas, Hope Tibedo, Leilani Veenstra, Autumn Wood, Matthew Yarger GRADE 9
HIGH HONORS:
Ammar Alomar, Aaron Alves-Thomas, Iain Andrews, Aubrey Beland, Gabriela Belanger, Addie Blood, Aubrey Bouchard, Ava Cahill, Madison Cammuso,
Isabela Chapman, Parker DaCosta, Skylar Daniels, Joao P de Souza-Rodrigues, Parker Dery, Miranda ElTurkmani, Alyssa Friis, Allie Gauthier, Nathan Goryl, Brian Guertin, Mallorie Hallfelder, Jordan Hilgenberg, William Hinchcliffe, Samantha Huth, Brooklyn Kaferlein, Emrie Kling, Madison Labonte, Sydney Loiselle, Mary Lowrey, Braelyn Matheson, Benjamin O’Neill, Caiden Pellegrino, Emma Peloquin, Aidan Power, Charlie Roy, Hannah Samolinski, Chawanvi Sillapachairuang, Maddilyn Silva, Saanvi Singh, Lelia Sjogren, Sarah Stark, William Stark, Gabriel Stone, Erik Ward, Samuel Weeks
HONORS:
Bradley Anderson, Clarah Avery-Boyer, Blake Burr, Hadassah Calixto, Joseph Cascella, Susana Casper, Brooke Chan, Xavier Chan, Aiden Costigan, Daniel Ferreira, Olivia Gauthier, Cameron Gray, Elaina Horgan, Tyler Joyce, Amir Julien, Maxwell Kammerer, Joshua Lavergne, Kaia Mollica, Elizabeth Moriarty, Nathan Oliveira, Blake Oliver, Mia Ouellette, Nicolis Polselli, Katherine Pratt, Yosselin Ramirez Alfaro, Eliasa Roy, Noah Samolinski, Kole Silvestro, Annabel Smutok, Lukas Tierney, Madison Webber
FLANSBURG PLUMBING
GRADE 10
HIGH HONORS:
Aidan Arsenault, Ella Bain, Amelia Blood, Novelle Bousquet, Gaurav Boyalla, Sebastian Bradwin, Lauren Cabral, Julianna Casucci, Kason Chludenski, Adriana Cugini, Hunter Douangsavanh, Brady Esposito, Alison Fleming, Zachary Fortier, Kendall Gilmore, Lola Grube, Mazen Hamza, Ethan Lachapelle, Daniel Mach, Brayden Mackin, Cameron McIsaac, Niamh McSweeney, Erin O’Day, Julia Brynn Okenquist, Keira Paul, Liam Powers, Jake Richardson, Jacob Rivet, Erin Roche, McKenna Savage, Brian Stumpf, Andrew Tamsky, Eabha TwohigMann, Grady Walsh, Austin Walusiak
HONORS:
Angelica Afonso, Jeramy Barry, Jeremiah Bourguignon, Maxwell Brayman, Malaika Cabrera, Tyler Constantineau, Heidi Doyon, Colin Dwyer, Jadyn Flood, Nicholas Fortier, Isaac Kling, Lily LaLiberte, Julianna Lopes, Migui Medeiros, Wilson Obiocha, Krish Patel, Liam Palmer Ramirez, Alex Rivera, Camron Savoie, Jacob Tavares
GRADE 11
HIGH HONORS: Ali Alomar, Ayden Anderson, Maria Aprili, Elyse Bouchard, Catherine Buma,
Camden Chludenski, Charles Criscola, Sydney Daniels, Maxwell Deary, Jenna Devine, Rogan Devlin, Timothy Devlin, Bailey Dzivasen, Evelyn Ferreira, Ewan Fortin, Katherine Fox, Lillyanna Gallant, Addison Griffiths, Shane Guillette, Alyson Haley, Matthew Hinchcliffe, Sumeyye Koyuncu, Hunter Levesque, Milla Mace, Abigaile Oliveira, Darren Oliver, Danielle Olson, Natalie Orr, Brianna Pare, Olivia Pirrotta, Evelyn Rivera, Talen Rosborough, Maxwell Roy, Stella Roy, Alanna Russell, Bruno Sampaio, James Sanford, Hunter Schiller, Rylee Spear, Michael Stark, Landon Sweet, Ellen Teixeira, Ashton Watt, Cassady Westcott
HONORS:
Joshua Alt, Hope Beroth, Caylie Bourque, Victoriana Chapman, Brady Chludenski, Jillian Dimo, MacKenzie Drennan, Shane Gilmore, Yasmine Graveson, Chase Henault, Liam Kaferlain, Thatcher Kling, Isadora Malta, Macen Martone, Awwab Mohamed, Olivia Mone, Aidan Nolan, Diya Patel, Julia Porter, Dominic Silva, Morrodox Sisowath, Colin Spencer, Jamal Uddin, Caroline Usenia, Ella Vadenais, Julia Wilczewska, Zadria Willame, Denning Yoffe
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Northbridge High School Honor Roll
Students are recognized for their academic success with a quarterly Honor Roll This is determined shortly after the close of each of the four quarters This recognition is based on their quarter grades and is determined as follows:
HIGHEST HONORS: Term GPA is 4 0+
HIGH HONORS: Term GPA is between 3 3-3 9
HONORS: Term GPA is between 2 7-3
HIGHEST HONORS
GRADE 12:
Timmothy Adams, Elizabeth Andrews, Riley Austin, Drew Beaudoin, Ryan Bedigian, Jillian Bresnahan, Samantha Brody, Abigail Caya, Jolee Conway, Sarah Cowen, Kassidi Dobelbower, Madelynne Driscoll, Charles Dupuis, Adam Ells, Olivia Frabotta, Dakota Grazulis, Emily Guarino, Ainsley Hogan,
Kayla Hubbard, Callie Jee, Kayda King, Joseph Mazzarelli, Kaydence Melanson, Charleigh Mitchell, Lucia Nunez
Fernandez, Zachary O'Meara, Mia Pellegrino, Marcus Reilly, Rachel Sawyer, Mary Sullivan, Jack Wallace, Natalie Zborowski
Grade 11:
Ethan Ballou, Johann Jay Baniqued, Abigail Bergeron, Larissa Briggs, Jacob Costello, Milo Dean, Molly Gahan, Gianna Hayes, Ava Lamonda, Juliette Lannon, Isabelle Lomonaco, Caden Mastroianni, Julian Nkangu, Rowan Phillips, Dylan Reilly, Lily Simoneau, Madison Thibeault, Jayden Tran, Caitlin Walker
Grade 10: Jason Bolduc, Olivia Choummanivong, Danielle Chrabaszcz, Lorelai Drapeau, Reed Dziekiewicz, Natalie Fasold, Seth Geary, Kylie Grazulis, Grace Haden, Sonja Hastings, Stacia Hilditch, Aedan Holcomb, Penelope Houpt, Nadia Kotwica, Kathleen Leonard, Ellory Manning, Sienna Mastroianni, Maxwell Mazzarelli, Gisel Morrissette, Hayden
Naylor, Emma Oosterman, Vidhi Patel, Owen Pollock, Brendan Riche, Jake Rogers, Elly Schofer, Leticia Silva, Sofia Smith, Tyler Strazzulla, Kayleigh Szerlag, Kallie Tevepaugh
Grade 9: Emily Billmyer, Kayla Briggs, Jacqueline Cammarano, Alexandra Corey, Samuel Corman, Vahan DerKosrofian, Lillian Donahue, John Donahue, Julia Fisher, Meghan Frieswick, Leah Gallerani, Lilianna Gasco, Samuel Gorman, Tanner Haden, Austin Kee, Emily Kelly, Dawson Kramer, Jillian Krula, Nathan Kuras, Abigail Leveille, Bryce Lundquist, Ava Mandelenakis, Ashley Papa, Michael Potter, Lily Proto, Zahra Rith, Bryce Rogozenski, Bryce Ryan, Isabella Saad, Brooke Shumate, Olivia Stanick, Parker Stanick, Elizabeth Tubbs, Kaylee Vakoc, Kayla Whitney
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 12:
Mahrail Absamis, Macie Allen, Madelyn Andresen, Crystal Badillo, Jacob Baker, Haily Billmyer, Kiara Bodreau, Wyatt Boucher, Baylee Boutin, Lillian Brooks, Gary Bunis, Shelby Cannon, Evan Carrachino, Stefanie Cecconi, Nicholas D'Alfonso, Jackson DeCiero, Xavier Falke, Ryan Flaherty, Carrie Guckel, Timothy Giuiliani, Tyrese Holder-Hinds, Lucas Hovsepian, Hannah King, Jake LaChapelle, William Leonard, Charlotte Leppamaki, Delaney Mahoney, Molly Mawn, Angelina Nowlan, Brady Pelletier, James Potter, Mason Remillard, Dylan Rouille, Darian Sanders, Blake Sastre, Elizabeth Smith, Braden Stirk, Zachary Tevepaugh, Matthew Waterson
GRADE 11: Kathryn Andresen, Naqiya Baha, Allyson
Blanding, Daniel Bosque, Monica ColonHeyliger, Ava Connors, Juliana Costa, Iyanna Escobar, Adam Flauto, Kaia Gibson, Dorothy Holtz, Caroline Lambert, Nicholas Lombardo, Annew Matmanivong, Olivia McKenna, Isabella Molina Costa, Michael Nasralla, Tristan Orstrom, Matthew Papa, Michael Proto, George Roadman, Natalia Saksa, David Scichilone, Madden Siemaszko, Brayden Silveira, Hunter Tekut, Holland Tessier, Andrew Wilkes
GRADE 10: Maija Beaupre, Luke Canavan Davis, Polina Conio Potselueva, Kelsey Costello, Antonio D'Alfonso, Kevin DiMuzio, Jeffrey Doyle, Teagan Flannery, Alexander Goodrow, Addienays Heyliger, Joel LaChapelle, Mong Le, Marcus MacLeod, Isle Malik, Effielyn Marrero, John Mazzarelli, Nina McElreath, Aiden Mulcahy, Sophia Nicholatos, Dayli Reyes-Fuentes, Trevor Roadman, Audriana Roby, Ryan Ruzzo, Emily Scholl, Nicollas Silva, Gabriel Smart, Caleb Smith, Nicholas Thomas, Maxwell Zanchi
GRADE 9: Kalintria Bailey, Skyla Boucher, Brooke Cammarano, Cayleigh Foley, Max Frazer, Kyle Janovsky, Allyson Loring, Anthony Mooradian, Hayden Murphy, Anna Nadeau, Jadiel Ortiz, Mia Prosser, Zoey Rith, Lillian Sabourin, Danika Schofield, Michael Tubbs
HONORS
GRADE 12: Logan Ballou, Christian Bedard, Allison Canal, Matthew Cannon, Kiara Castro, Britnei Chen, Ashley Concepcion-Cruz, Ryleigh Crothers, Michael DiMuzio, Sean Donnelly, Erika Dresp, Mason Eastwood,
Katalina Fontes, Brady Hubert, Emily Letendre, Anthony Lomonaco, Michael McElreath, Joseph McKeown, Brady Nicholson, Austin O'Keeffe, Brianna Rowan, Amanda Smith, Madison Tedford, Anthony Tomasetti, Jack Trudeau, MIguel Vargas Pacheco, Anthony Vickers, Michael Villanueva Lopez, Sean Williams
GRADE 11:
Drake Adams, Amber Anufrom, Jordan Gonynor, Samantha Haberski, Ayva Johnson, Thomas Lavallee, Nathaniel Loring, Antonio Mendez, Ryan Miley, Garrett Noel, Lennice Ortiz-Nunez, Jesse Perron, Wesley Porcelli, Alyssa Remillard, Avery Sabourin, Angelina Saster, Lillian Thomas, Jarek Wenc, Seamus White
GRADE 10:
Vincent Anderson, Anthony Becerril, Damian Bernache, Caleb Bleau, Jason Calles, Addyson Crothers, Nathan Falconer, Jacoby Gallerani, Sariena Ison, Trisha Lange, Charlotte LaTour, Cameron Lavallee, Callum Lax, Harrison Lowe, Kenna McMahon, Kayleigh-Ann Pomeroy, Logan Sansone, Jordan Shaw, Taden Stanovich, Jarissa Sylvestre, Jenna Tomasetti, Braedan Tracy, Kelsey Tucker, Angel Wesson GRADE 9:
Tyler Boutin, Carly Brett, Christina Chiras, Mo Rodney Daigle, Quinn Driscoll, Michael Farrell, Alfredo Garcia, Yasmin Higa, Bailey Kee, Belle Elizabeth LeClair, Gabriel Leveille, Mason Mawn, Ryan Nkangu, Aidan Payen, Robin Prescott, Jordan Priore, Georgia Robinson, Iszac Smith, Tyler Tran, Emma Yargeau, Alexander Zanchi
Our Lady of the Valley posts Honor Students
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 8
Julia Colonero
Rebecca Daly
Savannah
Hendricks
Isabella Kay
Julianna Kay
Isabella Lima
Addisyn McCrohan
Cormac O’Neil
Ishani Patel
Allie Patnode
Anna Pena
Sarah Pomeroy
Katelyn Siciliano
Lile Twohig-Mann
Emmeline Walek
Lillian Wickstrom
GRADE 7
Lily Bolender
Mikayla Elhosri
Reese Hendricks
Madeline Hurley
Luke Hutchinson
Emily Johnson
Gavin Pintarich
Eleanor Susienka
Maria Villecco
GRADE 6
Matthew Auger
Allison Creighton
Zephania Fritz
GRADE 5
Caelyn Kent
Angelina Lucchetti
Graeme Pintarich
Joseph Podles
Felicity Walek
GRADE 4
Elias Azar
Jovie Brant
Nora Eland
Scarlett Hendricks
Gracyn Lambert
Logan Lariviere
Aya-Sophia Saliba
Emilia Smart
HONORS
GRADE 7
Isabella Bardon
Dylan Gallagher
Zachary Hafers
Abigail Heim
Laura Jordao
Brynn Kent
James Keough
Albert Lucchetti
Teddy Pino
Camila Santana
Allison Seitz
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GRADE 6
Anthony Baldwin
Cameron Berger
Nolan Calnan
Peter Colonero
William Horrigan
Aimee Talbot
Molly Till
Nathan Weed
Emma Wickstrom
GRADE 5
Maddox Devaney
Audrey Keough
Sophia Pica
Liam Roy
Arabelle Siciliano
Victoria Silva
GRADE 4
Kaelyn Crosby
Felix French
Gideon Fritz
Ferrari Gear
Cecelia Oliveira
Andrew Patnode
Ben St Mary
Aubrey Thayer
Chloe Westenfelder
Jason Youssef
UniBank to open new Full-Ser vice Worcester Branch
UniBank, a premier Mutual Community Bank headquartered in Central Massachusetts, will open a new fullservice branch located at The Revington, 1 Green Island Blvd , Worcester, across from Polar Park UniBank recently signed a lease for the space and plans to provide services in a fast-growing neighborhood that is currently without a retail bank
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank said, “Worcester is continuing to experience fast-paced growth, both in population and business expansions Because of this on-going trend, we thoughtfully decided to open a new full-service branch to expound on our deep relationships with the Worcester community Additionally, we selected a location in the city that is investing in the future of the Canal District businesses and consumers, and we could not be prouder to serve them with our full suite of convenient financial solutions as well as the robust non-profit community ”
The development of Polar Park, the Worcester Public Market and the redesign of Kelley Square mark significant recent changes in the Canal District area Several apartment projects have opened recently or are under way, bringing thousands of new residents, shoppers, diners and baseball fans to the neighborhood Welch stated, “Denis Dowdle and his team at Madison Properties were among the early visionaries and significant investors, instrumental in the revitalization of this area We are pleased to have our next Worcester branch located in The Revington, which is a magnificent facility that serves as the anchor building for this area ”
Denis Dowdle, President of Madison Properties, said: “We are delighted to welcome UniBank to our development in the Ballpark District UniBank is a local community bank which embodies the strength and resolve of Worcester and will be a perfect fit for this neighborhood – both residential and business UniBank matches up well with the revitalization of the Ballpark District ”
Welch added: “UniBank is one of the original (21) Founding Partners who were instrumental in helping to bring the Worcester Red Sox to our city ” “We were thrilled to partner with the city and other businesses to make that early investment aiding our community in the most significant urban revitalization project in Worcester ’s history Now, we are excited to locate a branch at the heart of the action At UniBank, we believe institutions’ decisions, when done thoughtfully, and strategically, are about transforming the community We are honored to be part of this historical transformation and the future of our region ”
Business News
Milford Regional makes three key promotions
Milford Regional recently made three pivotal promotions that impact its directorlevel team The promotions have provided career advancement opportunities for three existing employees Cole’s Impact Elevates to Next Level
Milford Regional Medical Center promoted Joshua Cole, MBA, BSN, RN, as Director of the Emergency Department In this role, Cole will be responsible for managing the nursing staff, administrative planning for emergency services, and the coordination of care for patients in the hospital’s Emergency Department Cole previously served as nurse manager for the Emergency Department Cole began his career at Milford Regional in 2021 Prior to Milford Regional, he worked at UMass Memorial Health Care serving in multiple roles including nurse manager of the Emergency Department and nurse educator
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“Josh’s strong leadership and depth of nursing experience in various roles and settings have laid the groundwork for his promotion to this important role in Patient Care Services,” said Milford Regional Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Judy Kelly Hannah Quade Promoted to System-wide Director Role
increased responsibilities in successive roles over the years,” said Milford Regional Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Beth Cadle
“In our increasingly complex industry, Hannah’s knowledge and experience has and will continue to be an asset to our system ” Chapman Expands
veys in Imaging and being heavily involved in the site development of Milford Regional’s satellite locations in Milford, Franklin and Medway Chapman received her associates degree in radiology technology from Southern Maine Technical College She went on to receive her bachelor ’s degree in healthcare administration from Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine
Responsibilities, Earns New Title
Milford Regional’s Hannah Quade was recently promoted to Director of Accounting In her new role, she will oversee finance and accounting, accounts payable and payroll for the full Milford Regional system
He received his bachelor ’s degree in nursing from Massachusetts School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and his Masters of Business Administration from Clark University Cole also volunteered for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Mentor A Cardinal Program which matches students with MCPHS alumni with similar healthcare fields of inter-
In 2014, Quade began her career at Milford Regional Physician Group as a finance assistant She was then promoted to staff accountant, then senior accountant, and finally assistant controller at MRPG Quade is a graduate of Westfield State University She received her degree in business management with a concentration in accounting
“Since joining Milford Regional, Hannah has continued to be an impactful part of our finance team, taking on
Laura Chapman was named Milford Regional’s Director of Imaging and Cardiovascular Services She joined Milford Regional in 2018 as Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Over the last six years, Chapman has achieved much success, including overseeing The Joint Commission sur-
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“Since joining the Milford Regional team, Laura has continued to demonstrate her commitment to patient care by setting an expectation of clinical excellence,” said Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Nicole Thyne “Under her leadership, our imaging and cardiovascular services and teams will continue to provide exceptional patient care ”
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J. D. Bousquet & Sons, Inc. Celebrates 90 years
On May 26, 1934, when 55-year-old J D Bousquet, Sr , opened a service station at 37 Main Street, Manchaug, around the lowest point of the Great Depression Could he have imagined that 90 years later his great, great granddaughter would be driving a tow truck for this same company? Most likely not, but he probably did hope That is exactly what happened Five generations of Bousquet family members have operated this service station/ heating oil/towing company out of the same location for 90 years
The operation started out of a small building which was moved down Main Street to Mr Bousquet’s land On Friday, December 10, 1937 at 8:15 pm, that structure burned to the ground
This did not deter Mr Bousquet, who, with his sons, Del and Ted, operated out of old hen coops, with an outdoor car lift, until a new garage was constructed about a year later The new structure saw several additions as the business branched out and grew By 1954, J D Bousquet & Sons, Inc was not only a
service station, but one of the largest auto dealer agencies, oil and heating businesses, and rural bottled gas businesses in the Blackstone Valley The Company operated school buses for the Town of Sutton, too
Mr Bousquet took civic responsibility seriously having served on Sutton’s Welfare Board for several terms and donating the land for a 3-acre park in honor of returning WWII veterans which still exists today as The American Legion Park in Manchaug After his death in 1960, his sons, Del and Ted continued the business Many Sutton old timers will remember Del and his red wrecker towing many locals out of some hairy situations Del’s son, Paul, and grandson, Nick, followed in Del’s footsteps both having careers in the towing/recovery industry The company is still affiliated with AAA today The 1970s were tough, but the business continued on Currently, grandson, Ted, is at the helm with sons, Chris and Corey, and grandchildren Brandon and Brianna Along the way, many other
family members and Manchaug residents were employed by this small business, including about 25 employees in the 1960s
Today, Bousquet’s still delivers home heating oil, provides heating system maintenance, sells diesel fuel, performs automotive maintenance, is a state inspection sticker location, and provides light, medium and heavy duty 24/7 towing and recovery When you call this family-owned business, your call is answered by an employee, many times by Ted, himself, not a voice system prompting you to navigate through number selections On-call employees still head out in the dead of night to assist at crash sites, tow stranded vehicles, or get your heating system back up and running
Wishing J D Bousquet & Sons, Inc the best as it pushes forward to its next milestone, 100 years As always, this great small business can be reached at 508-476-7421 or at jdbousquetandsons com
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J D Bousquet & Sons, Inc as it stands today on 37 Main Street in Manchaug
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