The New Uxbridge Times - November, 2019

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Let joyful sounds resound

Montminy settles in as Uxbridge Chief of Police bringing opportunities & experience to community

sometimes changes problematic policies. “The chief of police is where the buck stops in the police department,” said Montminy, acknowledging his

by Abigail epplett responsibility to both the department For the past thirty years, Marc Mont- and the community. miny served in the police department of The biggest difference between the Manchester, Connecticut, including community in Manchester and that of nine years as chief. Montminy has been Uxbridge is local involvement. the Uxbridge Police Chief since Sep“I haven’t seen anything yet that surtember 12th but despite prises me other than the the difference in popu- “One thing we did in local involvement in lation, Manchester is political decision makquadruple the size of Manchester, which I’d ing,” admitted MontUxbridge, the work of a like to bring to Ux- miny. “There is far police officer is not bridge, is the opportu- more political involvemuch different. nity for police officers ment in Uxbridge than “A typical officer there was in Connecworks an eight-hour to help those who are ticut. What I was used shift,” Montminy ex- afflicted with this to in Connecticut was a plained. “They show up addiction get into very simple system, at eight o’clock, read treatment rather than where the people electwhat’s taken place over ed representatives, the the past twenty-four into jail.” representatives elected hours (and then) take a - Marc MontMiny the town manager and patrol beat; an area of Uxbridge Police chief government...and then the town for which they they ran the business of have responsibility.” the town, and that was it! But here...the Once on a beat, the police respond to population gets involved in all manner a wide variety of calls, from burglaries of things...people can have their voices and domestic disputes to more unusual heard individually rather than by repreproblems. sentation.”

“I’ve had calls where somebody had To reach out to the community, the a snake in their house,” said Montminy. Uxbridge Police Department hosts a “You never know what the day’s going variety of fundraisers and events to bring, and the moment you think throughout the year. In October, all you’ve seen it all, you’ll come across officers wore pink ribbons on their something that you’ve never thought badges, and the department sold pink of. One of the things that’s attractive to hats and patches in support of breast a police officer is the variety of calls cancer research. In November, the they deal with. It’s something different department is participating in a fundevery day.” raising drive for New Hope, a domestic The role of the chief of police is dif- violence program in southern Massaferent than that of officers, as Mont- chusetts. Chief Montminy also wants to miny focuses on the policies, proce- create a new program that helps those dures, and budget of the department. with opioid addictions to find help.

Along with a supervisory staff, he mon“One thing we did in Manchester, itors adherence to policy among offi- which I’d like to bring to Uxbridge, is cers, tests officers for promotion, rec- the opportunity for police officers to ommends discipline for those who do help those who are afflicted with this not follow department guidelines, and continued on page 12

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by Jane f. Keegan, regent

~ Honored for Service ~ Pictured (l to r) newly appointed director, Lisa Bernard; past Senior center directors, Lorraine Stratton nedoroscik, Mary rice & Marsha Petrillo.

Photo by gail boUtiette The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, the friends of the Uxbridge Senior Center fundraising arm, held a Porketta Dinner Fundraiser last month at the VFW in Uxbridge.

This celebration honored the services of past senior center directors Lorraine Stratton Nedoroscik, Mary Rice and Marsha Petrillo, recognizing their years of dedication. The event also welcomed and offered support to newly appointed Director, Lisa Bernard. All four women were presented with an Official State Citation from Senator Ryan Fattman.

Also, former Senator Richard Moore presented the Uxbridge Senior Center Grant Proposal from March of 1980 for the Senior Center archives.

The Senior Center would like to formally thank all who attended this event and especially thank all who contributed and supported to make available raffle and auction items.

The celebration was well attended and the fundraising events proved to be very successful. Contributions will go toward the center’s ongoing food program, transportation program and other programs and services which serve residents of the town.

For more information about the Uxbridge Senior Center or to make a donation to the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, contact Lisa Bernard, Director at 508-278-8622 or stop by the Center, located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge.

Holiday Gift Guide get a jump on your holiday Shopping with the help of our special pull out section.

Stop into one of the restaurants featured and relax after a long shopping day or grab a gift certificate for that “hard to buy for” friend.

Guide starts on page 15

Officially, the calendar says Veterans Day is November 11th, but for practical purposes it is frequently celebrated on other dates. This year, Veterans Day actually falls on the correct day, and Uxbridge will host its annual parade followed by a solemn ceremony on the Town Common. While every Veterans Day is a precious remembrance of our military men & women’s sacrifice over the decades, 2018 has special significance.

In the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the eleventh hour on the morning of November 11th, 1918, the Armistice ending World War I was signed. At the time it was known as the War to End All Wars. This date, one hundred years ago, marked a much-hoped for, but unfulfilled, promise after four unimaginably brutal years of war.

“Lest We Forget” especially honors and remembers those “Dough Boys” of World War I on the 100th Anniversary of its end. To celebrate the occasion, the Massachusetts State Society Daughters of the American Revolution is promoting a ‘bell ringing campaign’ at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 11th to be followed by a moment of silence to remember and reflect on the horrors of war and the valor displayed by the living and the dead.

The Deborah Wheelock Chapter, DAR, is encouraging ‘bell ringing’ from church steeples and town halls, from private porches and front lawns in Uxbridge and throughout the Blackstone Valley on Sun., November 11th at 11:00 a.m. Let joyful sounds resound as you honor and remember veterans of all wars, but particularly those from WW I. The mission of the Daughters of the American Revolution promotes patriotism, education and historic preservation, and welcomes women committed to service of God, Home and Country.

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letter to the editor________________________________________

Question 1 puts the future of Milford Regional at risk Dear Editor, I write to all of you to speak about the November ballot Question #1 regarding government mandated nurse staffing ratios. I want to let you know that Milford Regional strongly opposes Question #1 because of the devastating impact it would have on Massachusetts

healthcare and specifically to Milford Regional.

Question 1 proposes more nurse staffing for patients which, on the surface, seems desirable. In support of nurses, many would say why not?

However, as is often the case, good intentions can create unintended conse-

quences. Unfortunately, in this case, should Question 1 pass, the consequences would be disastrous causing significant access issues, gridlock, much higher costs of healthcare and the likely closing of community hospitals.

First, let me say that we are so fortunate to have such highly skilled and

caring registered nurses at Milford Regional. I respect all of their views on both sides of this issue. In my position as CEO of Milford Regional, my concern is what ballot Question 1 would do to the Massachusetts healthcare industry as a whole and to Milford Regional.

The ballot question calls for inflexible nurse-to-patient staffing ratios across all specialties to be implemented within 60 days of passing. The estimated 4,500 nurses it would take to fulfill this mandate statewide would create a demand that is not achievable. This significant shortage of required nurses would force hospitals (such as ours) to close beds in order to remain compliant with the mandated staffing ratio. This reduction in bed count would dramatically limit access for patients who need to be admitted causing gridlock in our emergency department. Ultimately, to adhere to the strict mandated nurse staffing ratio, patients may need to be turned away or transferred to other hospitals. In addition, Question 1 would decimate behavioral health hospitals, home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities as hospitals draw nurses away from these much-needed healthcare providers to meet their mandated nurse staffing requirements. The ripple effect would severely impact hospital inpatient services with the inability to discharge patients that require placement in these skilled nursing facilities or home with VNA services. Furthermore, patients that require transfer to a behavioral health facility would languish in our emergency department due to the reduced access imposed upon their industry by the rigid nurse staffing ratios. During a time of critical need for available behavioral health beds, imag-

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ine the impact when approximately 1,000 beds are closed throughout Massachusetts.

Another highly consequential issue related to ballot Question 1 is the cost.

The government mandated ratios are expected to cost Massachusetts hospitals $1.3B in the first year and approximately $900M as an ongoing annual cost. The estimated impact for Milford Regional would be $5M annually.

Considering that we operate on a razorthin margin, I am not exaggerating when I say that this additional cost could mark the beginning of the end of a hospital that has lovingly cared for this community since 1903. To start— bed closures, reduced access, cuts in patient services, staff reductions, delayed upgrades in medical/diagnostic technologies as well as elimination of new technologies and longer wait times in the emergency department are just some of the unintended consequences that could take place if Question 1 passes.

To close, I understand that the ballot question is likely to confuse a lot of our Massachusetts residents. What I want to make clear is that Question 1, without a doubt, would have devastating consequences to the Massachusetts healthcare industry and specifically to Milford Regional. It will significantly limit access to the care our patients have come to count on, eliminate vital services and take away the flexibility and critical thinking skills of our registered nurses. Question 1 will add significant costs to healthcare putting the future of Milford Regional at risk.

Registered nurses in the commonwealth and specifically Milford Regional are the backbone of healthcare services. However, this ballot initiative, which might be thought of as well intended on the surface, will devastate healthcare in Massachusetts and particularly at Milford Regional.

Help us retain the high quality healthcare that Massachusetts is recognized for nationally. On behalf of Milford Regional and our community, I encourage you to vote NO on Question 1.

Edward J. Kelly President & CEO

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Our Robotic Surgery Success has Us Taking the Next Step

Milford Regional robotic-assisted surgery patients: (Left to right) Kathleen Morrissey, Ron Williame, Linda Mozeak, Ken White and Julie Dean.

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ilford Regional has been on the leading edge of minimally invasive robotic surgery since 2013. Hundreds of our patients have enjoyed the

many benefits of robotic-assisted surgery: fewer and smaller incisions, less pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. The success of robotic surgery at Milford Regional has been a magnet for highly skilled robotic surgeons who demand only the best surgical care for their patients. As a result, we are now one of the first hospitals in the region to invest in the next generation of this surgical technology.

Our new, top-of-the-line da Vinci Xi™ Robotic System propels surgery to a whole new level of excellence with technological advancements and greater capabilities; what this means for patients is an expanded list of robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgeries available for certain complex operations that would otherwise involve open, large-incision surgeries.

Take the next step with us and learn more about our robotic surgery program and read compelling patient stories by visiting milfordregional.org/roboticsurgery.

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town News Outstanding Citizenship Award standings

Free Workshop offered Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is offering a Volunteer Skills Workshop on “Interviewing for Oral History” led by Marjorie Turner Hollman, a personal historian from Bellingham and volunteer with BHC’s Volunteers-In-Parks program. The free workshop will be held Monday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Bancroft Memorial Library, 50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale.

The Hopedale Women’s Research Project is now underway and this training will provide volunteers with interviewing skills to aid in the oral history process. According to Linda Hixon, a Community Historian and adjunct instructor at Worcester State University, who is leading the research project, the women of Hopedale left a gift to the town: a 150 year history of their group. “It started as the Hopedale Sewing Circle,” she explains. “Their handwritten record begins before the Civil War and spans the founding of the Draper Corporation, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Hippie era, and the end of the Draper dynasty. Together, these women forged a strong bond and left an overwhelming record of their deeds, accomplishments, and the happenings in and around their hometown. The record of these women and their importance in the town’s history is held in over 40 handwritten books, and it’s going to take a community to tell their story to the world.”

According to Hixon, attendance at the workshop does not obligate anyone to future work. The workshop is designed for those already participating in the Hopedale Women’s Research Project, however, the public is welcome to participate in the workshop, learn more about the project, and those attending can decide to get more involved.

“If you like history, research, or genealogy, or if you are simply a fan of Hopedale or women’s history, you are invited to take part in our upcoming “Interviewing skills” hands-on workshop,” Hixon shares. “We have local residents who can add to the story of this written 150 year history of Hopedale, but we need trained volunteers to help in the task of interviewing those who know the story of Hopedale and can provide added depth to the written documents we possess and are working to make available.”

The Skills Workshop is offered in partnership with the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. To RSVP for the workshop, contact Suzanne Buchanan at volunteer@ BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.

FMI about the workshop, please contact Marjorie Turner Hollman at 508883-3443 or email at Marjorie@marjorieturner.com. FMI about the project, contact Linda Hixon at Hopedale women@gmail.com, check out the project’s website Hopedale Women.org or www.facebook.com/HopedaleWomen.

HeLPinG To end HUnGer - Last month over $1,755 was raised, during the Blackstone valley crop Hunger, to aid local food pantries. Walk representatives prepare literature for the event. Back row: carolyn Lavalee, Jeff Allard, Linda Taintor, Tanya Morin, Lois Holmes, charlie Hill, Marlene Bishop, and edna John. front row: Mary Landry, cathy Warren, Keith vanderAkker, and robert nydam.

Calling Crafters Local theatre presents Annie and Vendors Assumption School Chain of Lights Event which is a stop on the trolley route needs crafters and vendors.

For more information and/or to reserve your space, please contact Terri Yaz at 508-865-5404. The event will take place Sunday, December 2nd 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $35.00 wall spot, $25.00 middle spot.

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Tickets are now available for The UnCommon Theatre Company’s Fall Production of ANNIE, being presented at the Orpheum Theatre (Marylin Rodman Performing Arts Center) in Foxboro, November 16th-18th. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800- 8383006 or online at http://uncommontheatre.org/tickets .

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The race to determine the Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation 20172018 Outstanding Citizenship Award is entering its final stage with the upcoming November 6th election. The competition among the 19 area towns to identify the "Best Voting Community 20172018" has completed the local election of 2O17, the local election of 2018 and the recent September State Primary and the winner will be announced following the inclusion of the upcoming November Election results.

The percentages of registered voters who actually come out to vote in each of the four elections in all 19 towns that had been represented by Senator Bertonazzi during his legislative service will be tabulated. The town with the highest percentage of registered voters who cast ballots will be declared winner of the Outstanding Citizenship Award as "Best Voting Community 2017 2018".

A check for $1000 will be presented to that town's Clerk and Board of Registrars, along with a plaque to the Board of Selectmen. In addition, a large banner will be unfurled and awarded to the townspeople whose civic spirit in turning out to vote earned the award.

The town of Douglas, with a cumulative percentage total of 20.01% is currently leading the other 18 towns on the basis of its voting percentages in the three elections leading up to the November 6th election.

The towns of Uxbridge, Millville, Mendon, Milford, Oxford, Grafton, Upton and Southbridge comprise the first tier of leading challengers. Sutton, Auburn, Blackstone, Westborough, Bellingham and Hopedale make up the middle tier. To this point, the trailing towns are Webster, Charlton, Northbridge and Dudley.

Just as the rankings have shifted with each of the first three elections, the upcoming November Election will have a profound effect on the final standings.

Anyone can win. Not only those who have voted faithfully over the years, but also young new voters who have recently demonstrated a strong interest in government issues, will have another reason to vote. Hopefully, this competition will provide an additional incentive for all voters in the 19 towns to exercise their voting privilege, a privilege won and protected by the sacrifice of so many over the years.

The Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Board of Directors Dr. Carl DiGregorio, Chairman; Michael Diorio, Treasurer; Atty. David Bertonazzi, Clerk; and members Cynthia Casey, Thomas Cullen, Gail Crimaldi, Joseph Nigro, Janice Guerriere, Julie Richards and Louis Bertonazzi, ex-officio.

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Balmer School Project: The Voters Decide

By Joseph A. Strazzulla II; Chair; Northbridge Building Committee & Vice Chair; Northbridge School Committee The vote for the new W. Edward Balmer Elementary School is quickly approaching. We have come a long way since 2009, when the Board of Selectmen and School Committee submitted the Statement of Interest for the Balmer School to the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), the state authority that provides grants for Massachusetts public school projects. Getting from there to here has been quite a journey.

Since the MSBA accepted Northbridge into their program in 2016, the School Building Committee (“SBC”) has guided the feasibility study leading to the approval of a $47.56 million grant from the MSBA. Many people have worked extremely hard to get us to this point, hours and hours of deliberation and planning to make sure that the proposal being brought to the voters is the best solution to our needs. The SBC held 31 meetings, all open to the public and

video recorded, hosted 10 community forums, and made numerous presentations to our town boards and committees.

Along with the MSBA Board of Directors unanimous vote to approve their $47.56 million grant, the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee have voted unanimously to support the funding for a new W. Edward Balmer Elementary School, which was Article 7 at the October 23rd Fall Town Meeting.

These decisions did not come lightly.

The cost to Northbridge is $53.41 million, after factoring in the MSBA grant, and is a significant amount of money.

That fact is not lost on me or the School Building Committee. As part of the 18month long study, the SBC explored many options to address the fact that both Balmer and NES have extensive deficiencies (both in terms of the quality and quantity of space). These deficiencies are impacting the delivery of education and the health and safety of our town’s youngest school children.

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(roofs, windows, heating and electrical systems, accessibility upgrades, and much more) in both schools has been quantified. The cost to simply repair the

failing building systems and address building code requirements is $53 million. Before comparing this cost to the Town’s share for the new Balmer School, it is important to note that the estimated $53 million to only repair

Balmer and NES does not include any new space or any educational space improvements.

A new Balmer School is $53.41 million, which is only $410,000 more than the cost of simply repairing the aged Balmer and NES. Investing in one brand-new state-of-the-art school for all of our pre-K to fifth grade students versus spending over $50 million on two 50-year old buildings is the prudent long term solution for Northbridge.

There will be a tax increase for the project. On average, based on a 4.5% interest rate, the average tax increase will be $1.85 per $1,000 of residential valuation over the life of the 30-year bond.

This equates to a $558 increase per year on average.

At the Fall Town Meeting on October 23rd, 2018, we will be asked to vote to approve the appropriation of $100.97 million to fund the design, construction and furnishing of the new W. Edward Balmer Elementary School. The vote continued on page 7

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Veterans Day Observance at Meeting House

Young Artists relive history The 231st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States was officially observed from September 17th to 23rd. To recognize this latest milestone, the Uxbridge Board of Selectmen issued a Proclamation, and younger citizens participated in a colonial coloring contest. The contest, entitled “Imagining I Was There,” was a second time collaboration between the Deborah Wheelock Chapter, DAR, and the Uxbridge Public Library.

A colorful poster and period-appropriate books featuring the Constitution and other historic documents were located near the check-out desk in the Children’s Room for several weeks before and after Constitution Week.

The librarians report the display attracted much attention from patrons of all ages. Considering no time is too soon

or too late to start studying the rich history of America, this is good news.

The ‘winning’ entries span artwork from youngsters ages 4 thru 10 and can be seen on a poster located in the entrance hall of the UPL lower level. In addition, the poster was also be displayed on October 24th during the SPOOK-tacular Halloween Trick or Treat party sponsored by the Uxbridge Town Hall and local businesses from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Deborah Wheelock Chapter, and the Uxbridge Public Library are pleased to continue this community outreach to encourage patriotism and good citizenship through education and the study of America’s history. For more information about membership contact Jane F. Keegan, Regent.

“iMAGininG i WAS THere” - Showcasing their artistic talents: (left - right) nouvelle Bousquet, carly Mckay, Abby Marchand, elyse Bousquest. Topper rosborough. not pictured: Liam Grimes and Ava rosborough.

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In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th 'Armistice Day,' stating “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

Although initially intended to honor veterans of World War I, following World War II, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. On October 8th, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called "upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain...." (Proclamation 3071).

On Sunday November 11th, at 2:00 p.m., the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House Association will recognize Veteran's Day with a program to include patriotic music selections performed by the Slatersville Congregational Church Choir. Please join them for this special observance at the Meeting House at 197 Elm Street, in Blackstone.

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W. edward Balmer elementary School continued from page 5 must pass by 2/3 majority. (Results not available at press time) On the November 6th, election day, we will be asked to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two and onehalf, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for the costs of the project. This is a debt exclusion ballot vote. The debt exclusion is limited to

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30 years, the duration of the bond. The money raised in taxes cannot continue past thirty years and can only be used for the Balmer School project. The vote must pass by simple majority.

I ask that you familiarize yourself with the proposal, consider the benefits to the town and our children and vote on November 6th. For additional information, please visit the project website https://www.nps.org/sbc and we welcome emailed questions or comments at SBC@nps.org.

“Best Fit” College discussion at library Parents and future college bound students may want to circle Tuesday, December 4th on their calendar. The Friends of the Uxbridge Library are sponsoring "How to Choose and Get in to the College Best for You,” to be presented by Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief of The Princeton Review. This free presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Chapel in Uxbridge.

Franek will lead a lively but very

Donors needed Seasonal Decorating topic to maintain at BV Garden Club meeting blood supply Julie Picard will be presenting a pro- the building off Church Street by As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.

Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free.

Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected.

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gram on Seasonal Decorating, on November 8th, at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church 116 Linwood Avenue, in Whitinsville.

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6th Annual Coat Drive at The Villa at Saint Antoine Do you have extra coats or warm stuff to donate? The Villa at Saint Antoine is collecting gently used and unused coats for its 6th Annual Coat Drive to donate to families and individuals in need the day after Thanksgiv-

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Malone eyes midterm election for the win

by Laura olson The smell of Fall is in the air and so are the Midterm Elections. In early September Pat Malone won the Democratic Primary for Massachusetts State Representative - 8th Worcester District, which represents Bellingham, Blackstone, Millville, and Uxbridge. Fresh off of this victory, he is already getting back to work by continuing to knock on doors and receiving endorsements from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, and former Massachusetts State Senator Richard T. Moore.

Pat is on the campaign trail daily listening to constituents’ concerns. His top three priorities are first, helping to better fund schools by fighting to fix the chapter 70 school funding formula and fully funding regional transportation.

Second, protecting the environment by giving the Department of Environmental Protection the resources they need to do their job, and third, securing grants for infrastructure improvements to aid with commercial development.

He is energetic and passionate about going to Beacon Hill as our voice to tirelessly push for these changes and continually help to better our communities.

Not only is Pat energized, but so are those who volunteer their time to his campaign. There are over a dozen dedicated volunteers who are committed to helping Pat bring the much needed improvements back to our communities. Volunteer MaryJo Bazarian Murray stated, “As an elected member of a town board in the 8th Worcester District, I take pride in my small contri-

bution to my community. I value the work of my fellow board members and appreciate that we can work together in a non-partisan way to improve our community. When I met Pat, I immediately felt that he understood that communities wanted to get past partisanship to work toward common goals. I support Pat because I feel he has the energy and open-mindedness to work for our collective interests.”

Let your voice be heard loud and clear on Tuesday, November 6th.

Check your local polling center for when the polls will open and close.

This is an important election year and every vote counts. To learn more about Pat Malone’s campaign, visit his website at www.patmalonestaterep.com or contact pat@patmalonestaterep.com.

He can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pat4staterep/ and on Instagram pat4staterep. To support Pat’s campaign visit secure.actblue. com/donate/patmalone.

letter to the editor:

In support of Tom Merolli for State Senate Dear Editor, I am enthusiastically, supporting Tom Merolli as a candidate for WorcesterNorfolk State Senate seat.

Tom is a product of this district. He has developed and proven his leadership skills through the attainment of Eagle Scout and his chairmanship of the Economic Development Committee in Mendon. Additionally, he is employed by the town of Mendon as the Assistant Treasurer. Tom is a remarkable young man who has made it his mission to give back to the community that molded him.

Tom has spoken on a “creative” loophole in the state law that has allowed the disposal of contaminated soil near an aquifer in Uxbridge. Tom wants to close this loophole so no other community in Massachusetts would be faced

with this too! This is the most egregious reason why Tom wants to enforce stronger environmental regulations.

Tom has won the endorsement of many unions including ones representing teachers, nurses, police, and fire.

He is for the worker and I quote Tom here: “Unions are partners in economic development.” Tom is upset that the current state senator voted against wage theft protections. Tom will fight to protect wages, and also for more worker rights, both the eroded and the yet to be obtained.

Tom has also advocated for a singlepayer system that’ll cut health care costs, which are hampering town budgets, businesses, and families. And with the ever-raging opiate epidemic, Tom is demanding more aggressive action so that treatment and assistance will be given to all those who are afflicted by addiction.

After every conversation I have with him I walk away with new insight on what is going on in the valley or how promises from the state are supposed to work. His easy conversation and grasp of the issues is a reassuring trait to have in an elected leader.

Join me in electing Tom Merolli as our next state senator for NorfolkWorcester area. Please check out www.tom4ma.com for more information.

Sincerely, Mary Miller

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letter to the editor:

Facts and perspective on the New Balmer School Building Project Dear Editor, As the town of Northbridge grows closer to a town meeting vote on 10/23 and ballot vote on 11/6, here are some important facts and perspective on the New Balmer School Building Project that might frame the discussion and build some constructive dialog for the school building project-whether you are for or against it.

First, some facts on the project.

The cost to build a new school housing over 1,000 students grades pre-K thru 5 is $100.9 million, as reflected in the now-approved MSBA submission by the town. As some have mentioned in online discussions, the cost to repair our schools to bring them to current code is a fraction of the cost of the new construction. That fraction is about 1/2, as “code” repair on both NES and Balmer is estimated to be $53.0M. However, Northbridge has been invited as 1 of 8 schools to take advantage of the MSBA reimbursement program, whereas the town will receive over $47M in monies to be used against qualifying costs of the $100.9M project. With the MSBA funding, the cost to build the proposed new school will be $53.4M. With the facts in front of us, let’s understand what could a “YES” vote mean? Voting “yes” will increase property taxes by approximately $1.85 per $1,000 on a borrowing term of 30 years and 4.5% borrowing rate for a modern building with a life expectancy beyond the borrowing term. The tax increase on the median home price of $301,000 will be $558.

Voting “yes” will allow for a school

away from $47M in grant money through a process that has taken nearly 10 years to get to and with no guarantee that the offer will ever come around again. We are still faced with repairs simply to bring our schools to code that are estimated at $53M. Based on input from the MSBA, the timeline for when these repairs would need to start based on current conditions is far less than 30 years. Northbridge will take on the full burden of future costs to repair as MSBA does not reimburse for these types of projects.

It’s fair to say the proposed project is a costly one-$53M is no small amount.

I would challenge all voters to consider what they get for that investment-from the framework of $1. We can spend $1 for a new, modern facility that meets infrastructure and educational needs-

to be shut (NES) and demolished (Balmer), eliminating 2 of the 3 aging schools in our town. The plan will also move grade 5 to Balmer, allowing for the use of the Middle School to be maximized in order to extend the shelf life.

Voting “yes” will lock our town’s investment for 30 years on this projectthe $1.85 is a fixed investment based on fixed rates and bond amounts.

Voting “yes” allows Northbridge to deliver a long-term solution on both an infrastructure and education level-by building a new school for essentially the same cost to bring our existing two elementary schools to code.

What will a “NO” vote mean for Northbridge? Voting “no” does not eliminate the need to address our aging schools-it simply puts more burden on the town for the future. Why? We walk

knowing that you won’t be asked for more for the next 30 years to support this specific project because costs are fixed.

Or Northbridge residents spend that $1 to repair something old and outdated-extending its shelf life a bit but not providing any educational benefits.

And that investment might just be the beginning. Because Northbridge will continue to deal with two aging buildings over 50 years old-knowing well that eventually repairs to code alone won’t be enough. And then what? We start the discussion again about needing to build a $100M school. That could be 5,10,15 years down the road-but it will happen. And we’ll look back and wish we had that $1 to spend differently.

For those seeking to explore regional options-I ask who would partner with a

town that would turn a blind eye to $47M. All of Northbridge’s abutters have executed MSBA funding projects in the last 5 years and are now managing those investments. For those who believe a ‘no’ vote will mean taxes won’t increase-it’s not realistic.

Because a time will come where debt exclusion after debt exclusion will be required to pay for the required repairs to these old buildings. Even with the proposed debt exclusion, Northbridge will still have the lowest tax rate and 2nd lowest average tax bill in the Blackstone Valley.

Investment in our infrastructure is inevitable. How do you want to spend that $1?

Sincerely, Joe Richards

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Local Legislators endorse and rally in support of Question 1 Congressman Jim McGovern led a rally with a large group of Worcester elected officials and nurses in support of Question 1, An act relative to patient safety and hospital transparency (the Patient Safety Act). Following the rally, nurses and supporters hit the doors across Central Massachusetts, asking voters to say yes for patient safety.

Gathered in the rain, Congressman McGovern rallied the crowd saying: “I love our nurses. When people ask me why I'm supporting yes on one, I tell them two words: Patient Safety. That is

it. That is what this is all about. All the other stuff that's being said? That's all noise. Let's bring it back to what it's all about. It's about patient safety. I don't come from a family of doctors or nurses; I come from a family of patients. I depend on our nurses, and I want to make sure there are enough nurses to take care of people when they get sick.

I am proud to be part of this effort and I am proud to be from this city.

Worcester is a Yes on One city.

Virtually every single elected official is endorsing Question 1. And I just want

to say for the record: I'm Congressman McGovern, and I'm voting yes on one.”

View video of the rally: https:// www.facebook.com/SafePatientLimits/ videos/288707545187075/.

Congressman McGovern was joined by a number of other elected officials, candidates, and community leaders, including: District Attorney Joe Early; Worcester Mayor Joe Petty; Clerk of Courts Dennis McManus; Representative Mary Keefe; City Councilors Sarai Rivera, Kate Toomey, George Russell, Candy Mero-Carlson; Candidate for State Representative David LeBoeuf; Candidate for Register of Deeds Katie Toomey; Candidate for Governor's Council Paul DePalo; Joe Carlson, President of the Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO, representing 400,000 workers; Richard Shea, Central Massachusetts Coordinator from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, representing 110,000 teachers, faculty, professional staff and education support professionals working at public schools, colleges and universities across Massachusetts.

Nearly all other Worcester elected

officials have also endorsed Yes on Question 1, including: Senate President Emerita Harriette Chandler; Senator Michael Moore; Representative Jim O’Day; Representative John Mahoney; Representative Dan Donahue; Worcester City Councilors Khrystian King, Matt Wally, Moe Bergman, Gary Rosen, and Sean Rose.

“As District Attorney, I'm working every day to keep the residents of Worcester County safe and that is why I'm voting yes on Question 1," said District Attorney Joe Early, Jr. "Nurses in our hospitals face complex challenges every day, including their role on the front lines fighting the opioid epidemic. It is vital we don't risk anyone's safety by assigning RNs too many patients at once.”

"Like most every city in America, Worcester has a ‘Meds and Eds’ economy," said Mayor Joseph M. Petty.

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“I hear from nurses in my district and it’s clear that safe patient limits will lead to better care. I’m standing with the nurses and saying yes for Question 1,” said Councilor George Russell.

For nearly two decades, Registered Nurses in Massachusetts hospitals have been reporting they regularly must care for too many patients at once. Research studies from more than 70 peerreviewed journals (https://bit.ly/The ScientificResearch) have repeatedly proven that when a nurse’s patient assignment is too large, patients’ health, safety, and outcomes suffer. Even with such facts, data, and firsthand stories in place, hospital executives have refused to make the necessary improvements to nurses’ patient assignments. In response, nurses have opted to take the issue directly to Massachusetts voters in the form of Question 1, which will set a safe maximum limit on the number of patients assigned to a nurse at one time. In response, the hospital industry and its paid executives have spent millions of taxpayer dollars on an opposition campaign that is meant to intentionally confuse voters with lies and inaccurate data. Elected leaders representing the city of Worcester have not been fooled however, and have instead banded together in support of Question 1.

ABOUT THE PATIENT SAFETY ACT The Patient Safety Act will dramatically improve patient safety in Massachusetts hospitals by setting a safe maximum limit on the number of patients assigned to a nurse at one time, while providing flexibility to hospitals to adjust nurses’ patient assignments based on specific patient needs. The measure will be for voters’ consideration on the November 2018 ballot.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE The Committee to Ensure Safe Patient Care is a broad coalition united in support of the Patient Safety Act, advocating for stronger patient outcomes, and consistency and accountability in our hospitals. The coalition is made up of advocates across Massachusetts, including registered nurses, patients and family members, health and safety organizations, community groups, unions and elected officials. For a full list of endorsers, please visit: https:// safepatientlimits.org/who-we-are/.

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letters to the editor:

Time For Tracy!

Dear Editor, Almost anyone who knows me also knows how politically active I’ve been this election season, especially for a 15 year old. I’ve worked on 9 different campaigns. Many people ask me why I’ve been so politically involved and I give them the same answer, Tracy Lovvorn.

One night over the summer, I tuned into my favorite local show, The Gary Rosenberg Show. That week Mr. Rosenberg had Tracy on as a guest. After listening to her for an hour, I could clearly see she was the right candidate to be our Congresswoman. A few days later, I joined the Tracy Lovvorn for Congress campaign. As I said earlier, Tracy is the right candidate for the job and I’m hopeful after reading this you will feel the same.

Before we dive into Tracy’s policies let's take a look at our current Congressman, Jim McGovern. Congressman McGovern has been in office for 22 years! Since 2010 he's run unopposed. In 20 years he has only passed 8 bills! 6 out of the 8 were renaming a government building. Congressman McGovern supports higher taxes, sanctuary cities, and is a progressive socialist.

He also votes with Nancy Pelosi 95% of the time.

Meanwhile, our district is the most conservative district in all of Massachusetts. It’s clearly time for a change, and Tracy is the change we need! While Congressman McGovern has voted to increase taxes on small businesses, Tracy owns her own small business in Grafton, which helps improve the local economy.

Along with being a proud business owner, she is also a proud wife, mother, health care provider, operations manager, and has even uncovered fraud. In 2009, Tracy stood up to corruption and big business fighting corporate Medicare fraud, waste and patient abuse. Tracy’s actions resulted in millions of dollars to go back into the Medicare Trust Fund. Her courageous actions have helped change the way rehab services are billed in the skilled nursing environment, which is a more fair system to the elderly.

Tracy is also a huge supporter of legal immigration.

She feels that at this time in our nation's history, it's very easy to come into this country illegally, but not legally

Thank You from Jimmy Fund Golf To the Editor: Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the Denise Schultz Memorial Golf Tournament held on October 5th, at the Shining Rock Country Club in Northbridge, MA. Special recognition and appreciation goes to David Schultz of Medford, MA and the committee who organized the event.

The Denise Schultz Memorial Golf Tournament is one of more than 160 Jimmy Fund Golf tournaments in 2018 that helped raise critical funds to support the lifesaving mission of DanaFarber Cancer Institute.

The Jimmy Fund Golf Program presented by Mohegan Sun is the oldest and largest charity golf program in the country. Now in its 36th year, Jimmy Fund Golf has raised more than $120 million to support adult and pediatric cancer research and care at DanaFarber. From 18-hole golf tournaments to mini golf events and day-long golf marathons, golfers of all ages and skill levels can conquer cancer through Jimmy Fund Golf. To learn more, visit www.jimmyfundgolf.org.

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and that is what she wants to change. Tracy believes to combat this epidemic we need to reform our visa system, since 40% of all illegals are visa overstays. She also feels we should strengthen our border with walls, fences, and guards to protect our citizens. She has said she wants to work with the current administration in order to solve this problem.

Tracy has said her number one priority is to bring more attention to the health and safety of the youth.

Today in America kids are killing themselves, drinking, doing drugs, harming others, along with becoming obese. She once said, “As a mother and as a healthcare professional, I bring to the table heartfelt concern and the ability to work toward defining and addressing root causes which can ultimately result in the development of solutions.”

Another position on Tracy’s agenda is term limits.

She supports term limits for a few reasons. Number one, they help prevent corruption in Washington, so actual work can be achieved. Number two, they help prevent people from making a career out of politics.

Finally, they allow new ideas to be injected into our government. Tracy has said she would like to expand the congressional term to three years and allow a candidate to serve two terms.

Jim McGovern has been in office for 22 years and has nothing to show for it. What is there left for him to do?

To tell you the truth, like so many other people in the 2nd Congressional District, I have no idea. As Dr. Joseph Warren, President of the Massachusetts Congress once said, “On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important questions upon which rests the happiness and the liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves.” I am a strong believer that we the Americans of today are ready to act worthy of ourselves, to take back our government. How do we start you ask? By selecting the right people who represent us, and I like so many others believe that candidate to be Tracy Lovvorn.

Women’s Club promises a fun Ladies Night Out in Millbury The Millbury Women's Club is sponsoring Ladies Night Out "Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks" at the Charles F. Minney V.F.W. Post, 16 South Main Street, Millbury on Friday November 9th at 7:00 p.m.

The Delvena Theatre Company will present an interactive performance of whether Lizzie Borden took an ax....or did she? On a scorching hot day in Fall River, back in August of 1892, a heinous crime occurred. Spinster Lizzie Borden was accused, tried and acquitted of the vicious ax murders of her father and stepmother. This true unsolved mystery has fascinated people for

over 100 years.

Tickets are $30 and are on sale now, but space is limited. Call Nancie Prior at 508865- 4181 to reserve your tickets. Come and enjoy a great evening of entertainment; club members will be serving sandwiches and desserts for your enjoyment. There is a cash bar, and at the end of the evening you will have the opportunity to win one of the many great raffle prizes.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Asa Waters Mansion and other charitable and educational projects in Millbury.

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Pastor reflects on a year of Ministry by rev. donald McKinnon In April of 2017, I was voted in by the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Sutton to become its 63rd senior pastor. I took over in June of 2017 from the retiring Rev. Edward Pentland, who had been pastor there for nearly 20 years. I know this because over the last year I have been studying the history of the church and looking over articles and records to make as detailed a history as I can of our historic congregation. On October 28th, 2017, over 100 people came here to attend my installation service making my position official. FBC Sutton is the fourth oldest Baptist church in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1734) and a member of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention. For many in the community they thought the church was closed, and as part of the Replant initiative of NAMB, it’s something we are trying to make people aware that this is anything but the case.

The last year has been one of highs and lows, the winter took its toll on parts of the church, we gained new

members and lost some. In December 2017 on Christmas Eve, the sanctuary boiler died, and we had to meet in the fellowship hall (with 10 guests) for two and half months until a new boiler was installed. Through it all the faith of this congregation has been growing as they learn to trust in their God through sermons, community group Bible studies, and prayer. The women’s and men’s ministries meet every third Saturday of the month for breakfast and Bible study and our children’s ministry, which meets Sunday morning during service, is active too with the kids giving a presentation of what they’ve learned over the last year to the church recently.

Once again we were looking to become a part of the community. With that we became active again in the 2017 annual Sutton Chain of Lights, offering free food, crafts, and music. This year in 2018, we are planning to offer this and more with our theme A Country Christmas Experience. We held our first Festive Family Film Night at the church last December showing Disney’s A Christmas Carol, and will be having our second annual film night

showing The Star, this December 8th,.

Community wise we opened our field up to Sutton Youth Soccer for practices this fall, and look forward to doing more with them and others in the community. The Department of Children and Families is currently working to host a table at the church during Chain of Lights and we hope to have a community event to discuss foster care and adoption in 2019.

There’s so much more we look forward to in this second year, my wife and I are moving into the area officially this month from Taunton, to become more active in the community as we should be. We invite anyone to come out to the church Sundays at 10:30 a.m., we are currently looking for a worship leader, but we do have video lead music. Sun., Nov. 18th we will host our second Family Thanksgiving Pot-luck. We are working on hosting men’s & women’s conferences in the coming year. Come check us out at 659 Central Turnpike, Sutton. FMI: email: admin@fbcsutton. com

MontMiny_______ continued from page one addiction get into treatment rather than into jail,” he explained. “I want to form partnerships with treatment facilities and those in the clinical role and basically have the police officers be the entry point to that system. We already know who our addicted population is, and we already deal with them on a day-to-day basis.”

Montminy understands that people battling addiction may have difficulty seeking treatment, and he plans to create business cards similar to the ones used in Mansfield, which provide an address, phone number, and Facebook page as resources for people to get help.

“It’s an opportunity for individuals who maybe aren’t ready at the moment you deal with them,” he said of the business card. “Maybe they’ll be ready a week or a day or tomorrow night, who knows. If and when they are ready, they’ll have that card to call. Part of that program allows for individuals to

Marc Montminy Uxbridge Police chief come into the police station and say, ‘Look, I need help.’”

Thanks to his years of experience and knowledge of community outreach, Montminy is a great addition to the Uxbridge Police Department and is sure to bring positive change to the town and the surrounding area.

Great turnout for “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” by christine Beauchaine Residents of the Blackstone Valley and other parts of Worcester County, recently participated in the Worcester County “Walk To End Alzheimer’s”.

The walk was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s website, 1,685 registered participants on 225 different teams partici-

pated in the Worcester walk this year.

The group met 109% of its fundraising goal for the Worcester event, raising $412,280.31. Donations are being accepted through the end of the year, so this total will likely increase. The Alzheimer’s Assn. supports research for both Alzheimer’s and dementia, the former being a type of the latter.

It is estimated that 5 million people in the United States are living with Alz-

heimer’s. As many as 16 million may be diagnosed by 2050. Although Alzheimer’s is seen primarily as a disease of the elderly, approximately 200,000 people under the age of 65 are also diagnosed.

The disease currently has no cure and no treatment although there are drugs which may slow its progress in some individuals.

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senior corner Millbury COA announces activities Millbury Council On Aging is located at 1 River Street in Millbury.

Phone:(508) 865-9154 UPCOMING HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call or stop by the senior center to reserve your table. New items along with creative crafts. Great gifts for the holidays! Luncheon served along with homemade chicken soup, hotdogs and pastries. Also featuring food items to go and raffles.

TRIPS Foxwoods Trip: Monday, November 5th. The bus leaves the Millbury Senior Center at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $25.00. Call or stop by the senior center to reserve your seat “MEMORY CAFÉ” Tuesday, November 27th, 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. A Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people with memory loss/challenges and their care partners.

It is a time to socialize, make new friends, and have a good time. Fourth Tuesday of each month, refreshments will be served. Their Outreach worker, Julie Fitzgerald, is happy to answer any questions, call to RSVP. MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Residents can travel on Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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ADA clients and job assignments (disabled) 7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. They require a 48 hour reservation for rides oneway van ride in town is $1.50; one town out $1.75. ADA ride costs are $2.75 in town and $3 for one town out.

All rides to the senior center are 25¢.

Escorts are also available. Service is curb to curb, call for more Information or a reservation.

MILLBURY SENIOR SNAP Applications (Food Stamps) Appointments are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call for an appointment and required documentation.

CRAFT CLASSES Wednesday’s from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Plan what you would like to make and pay for the materials you use. Call for more information.

RMV TRANSACTIONS Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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November Calendar & Chain of Lights events at Sutton Center The Sutton Senior Center is located at 19 Hough Rd. in Sutton. 508-234-0703 Come to the Chain of Lights Celebration At The Sutton Senior Center on Saturday December 1st, 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Beautiful, reasonably priced, gift baskets for every age group. Hats, scarves, mittens for adults & children.

Hand knit baby sweater sets, blankets, and toddler sweaters. Their very popular “Dollar Items.” A great selection of jewelry and gift items. Delicious baked goods, homemade turkey soup, meatball subs, and sandwiches. “Gift card raffles & more”! Plenty of parking and trolley service.

NOVEMBER EVENTS 9th • Friday 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. "Jukebox Friday Night" w/DJ Dave O'Gara. Dancing to the Oldies..Fun for all ages.

14th • Wednesday 11:00 a.m. MA Association For The Blind & Visually Impaired. Informational and helpful tools available for people of all ages with serious vision problems.

21st • Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Book Club.. Books provided at front desk. All Welcome.

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED: Thursday November 22nd, Thanksgiving and Friday November 23rd.

NOTE: Donations of hand knit mittens to be sold in their Sr. Ctr. "Store" would be appreciated. All sales benefit seniors and senior center.

WEEKLY FEATURES Mondays 9:00 a.m. & Thursdays 9:00 a.m.

Tai Chi. All welcome 12:30 p.m. Mat Yoga classes.

All welcome 12:30 p.m. Darts Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Tool Shed For Men. Good Conversations & Coffee!

10:45 a.m. Yoga classes 12:45 p.m. Sutton Serenaders Chorus.

All welcome to join wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Muscular Strength Exercise 11:30 a.m. Ukulele classes. $5 per class Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - Noon Computer Club with Paul Holzwarth.

10:00 a.m. Pitch All welcome 2:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class with Gloria Beaupre Fridays 9:00 a.m. "I'm Sorry" Fun card game for all ages 9:15 a.m. Power Walk (Inside On CD/Television) 10:00 a.m. Yoga class wednesdays & Fridays BINGO - 1:00 p.m.

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Northbridge Seniors post November Calendar The Northbridge Senior Center is located at 20 Highland St. in Whitinsville. 508-234-2002 On Thursday, 1st from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Fraud & Scam Help. Denise Forgit will answer questions and alleviate your concerns about frauds and scams. This is a confidential, one on one meeting with Denise who has been trained through RSVP, a Senior Fraud Help organization. Denise has a paper shredder if you would like documents destroyed. Call to sign up, • Monday, 5th at 12:00 p.m. Senator Moore Office Hour • Tuesday, 6th at 10:00 a.m. Medicare Update Meeting brought to you by SHINE. Medicare Open Enrollment is now - December 7th and SHINE will be here to provide you with information and to answer your Medicare questions.

• Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Computer Help. Please call to sign up.

CLOSED, MONDAY NOVEMBER 12TH FOR VETERAN’S DAY. • Tuesday, 13th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic/Ask the Nurse • Thursday, 15th at 10:30 a.m. Carl Bradshaw, Veteran’s Services Representative will answer any questions you may have. • Monday, 19th at 12:00 p.m. Senator Moore and his staff will be bringing and serving the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Please call to sign up. Seating is limited. • Tuesday, 20th from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Fallon Senior Plan Member Meeting. • Thursday, 22nd and Friday 23rd CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

• Wednesday, 28th at 10:30 a.m. Monthly Book Club. New members are always welcome! Call Michelle for more information. • Thursday, 29th at 1:00 p.m. Better Breather’s Support Group sponsored by CareOne Millbury. This support group is for those with COPD or other lung diseases to learn skills that help manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Open to the community and free.

RSVP to Cheryl Perry at 508-713-4458. • Sunday, December 2nd: Newport Playhouse to see “A Doublewide Texas Christmasâ€? with a luncheon & cabaret show. FMI call Jeannine.

EVENING CLASSES: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi & Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Creative Writing Class.

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Douglas Senior Center News The Douglas Senior Center is located at 331 Main Street in Douglas. Phone:508-476-2283 MONDAYS 9:00 a.m. Walking Club 10:00 a.m. Osteo exercise 10:00 a.m. Reverse Glass Painting 12:00 p.m. Needle Works TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Walking Club 9:30 a.m. Zumba 9:30 a.m. Cribbage 12:00 p.m. Bingo WEDNESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Walking Club 10:00 a.m. Osteo exercise 11:00 a.m. Coloring 12:00 p.m. Needle Works THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Walking Club 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Computers 10:00 a.m.  Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. &12:00 p.m. Painting 12:00 p.m.Bingo Thurs., November 15th at 11:00 a.m. - Summit Elder Care presents “how to destress your life� Lunch to be announced. Please reserve your spot by November 13th.

Wed., December 5th at 11:00 a.m. - Holiday Party come and enjoy a festive holiday meal and singalong. Reserve your spot by November 30th. This event is being sponsored by the Douglas Cultural Council.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Elder Bus Service Schedule: S.C.M. Elderbus, under contract to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, provides transportation services to senior and disabled clients for twenty-one communities within central Massachusetts. Call (1-800-321-0243) for reservations. Reservations must be made 48 business hours ahead of time.

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The Wonder of Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair Community Chorus presents Holiday Concert The Greater Milford Community Chorus invites you to a joyful celebration of the holidays and the 100th anniversary of the beloved song, “Silent Night.” The traditional holiday concert takes place in the beautifully decorated Grand Ballroom at Milford Town Hall on December 1st at 7:30 p.m. and 2nd at 1:30 p.m.

Under the direction of Dan Zabinski, GMCC has selected a variety of music ranging from medieval times, to popular Broadway classics, circumventing the globe with traditional and contemporary music selections. In 1818, in the little town of Oberndorf, Austria, the St. Nicholas church was plagued by a broken organ. It seemed it would be a silent night. They will celebrate the story of the “Silent Night” Christmas carol this holiday season.

Doors will open for seating and ticket purchase at one hour prior to the concert. The 42-member GMCC is a notfor-profit organization run under the umbrella of the Milford Community School Use Program and is supported by the Milford, Bellingham, Hopedale and Mendon Cultural Councils.

Refreshments will be served during intermission, and there will be many creative raffle baskets on hand to entice everyone attending to support GMCC. Tickets are only $10 each at the door, or they can be purchased for $8 each at Music & Arts in downtown Milford, or from any chorus member prior to the concert!

For more information about the GMCC, please visit: www.greatermilfordcommunitychorus.org

“The Wonder of CHRISTMAS” InterParish Bazaar and Crafts Fair is scheduled for Fri., November 30th from Noon - 7:00 p.m. & Sat., December 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sun., December 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Church Hall located at 35 Dion Drive in Nasonville.

Operation Christmas Child The Samaritan’s Purse Project National Collection Week will be from November 12th-19th at various locations including Uxbridge. They will be collecting shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies & hygiene items.

Uxbridge volunteers hope to collect more than 8,248 gifts to contribute to Operation Christmas Child’s 2018 goal of reaching 11 million children in need. A list of drop-off locations can be found at samaritanspurse.org/

30th (and take out will be available too). On Saturday, they will be offering hot dogs, hamburgers, dynamites, fries, and more. Saturday night’s supper will be clam cakes and chowder (red and white chowder will be available).

Delicious hot soup will be offered on Sunday until closing at 2:00 p.m.

Raffles will include the “12 Days of Christmas” Raffle, Split the Pot Raffle, and a Cash Raffle with five winners ranging from $600 for the 1st prize, $200 for the 2nd prize, $100 for the 3rd prize, and $50 for the 4th and 5th prizes.

This is the first year for the St. Theresa’s Autumn Leaves Bazaar and the Our Lady of Good Help Crafts Fair to be combined, also the largest fundraising event for both parishes.

Proceeds used to benefit the continued spiritual development and community outreach that they provide. Please call the Inter-Parish Office at (401) 5688280 if you have any questions.

Volunteers from both parishes are working together to make this major fund-raising event a success. Father Michael J. McMahon, Pastor of both parishes, said that parishioners from both St. Theresa’s Church & Shrine in Nasonville and Our Lady of Good Help Church in Mapleville have been supportive of each other’s fund-raising events in the past and he expects that they will continue to join forces to make this Inter-Parish Bazaar and Crafts Fair an enjoyable event this year.

The tables include Penny Social with dozens of gift certificates, hand-made knitted Items, creative crafts, delicious home-made chocolates, luscious homemade sweets, holiday items, gifts, and attic treasures. Santa Claus will be stopping by for a visit or two during the weekend as well.

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Christmas Wine uncorked at Vaillancourt Folk Art by alivia Mussulli One little shop, nestled away, right around the corner in Suttons Manchaug Mill, opens a door to a winter wonderland of many sorts.

Since 1984 this family business has been thriving off of the holiday spirit, for that’s what they cherish most.

Vaillancourt Folk art has been known to design their beautiful handcrafted miniature figurines for years now. This victorian style artwork has transformed through watercolors, chocolate molds to oil chalkware figurines. Skill and creativity shedding heavily on the hands of Judi Vaillancourt, the mastermind behind this operation, in addition to her husband gary and son Luke. This shop displays most of their handmade pieces, in

many variations of size, color and forms. One area that never goes unnoticed is their own workshop, were you can truly see how these designs come to life through every artists hand. Creating a full experience for consumers instead of just another holiday store. One new offering that has never been seen on their shelves before, is known to be their new masterpiece...WIne! That’s right, this treasured family heirloom has now taken a new spin on adding to the market. Something everyone can enjoy this holiday season. after a taste test to determine which wine would represent Vaillancourt brand, the best was sampled to approach its most valuable consumers. a robust Cabernet was selected that embodies the spirit of the holiday,

creativity and quality, that can add to any meal or to be a great gift option. Custom labeling, by Judi Vaillancourt can convey a story, while displaying her inventive ability to really match this product to all of her other works of art. recreating an experience from a different avenue, Vaillancourt's new fullbodied intricate taste offers flavors of the holiday with balance yet depth, like those many family gathers around your kitchen table. In stores now come see for yourself the outstanding sculpture Judi designed around this new ‘bottled’ series. Pulling into Manchaug Mills parking lot, you can bask in the beautiful custom tree that wraps all of the store into under the tree or around the tree items. This signature bottle series can be a collectable like many other additions sold

at Vaillancourt Folk art, with lavish spices infused reminding of Christmas time. While supplies last, act fast due to their limited production. 672 bottles, hand numbered, premier numbered and custom labeled, this first time production is sure to sell out.

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Seasonal Crafts & Small Business Saturday highlights at Whitinsville Library The Whitinsville Social Library is located at 17 Church Street in Whitinsville. Phone: (508) 234-2151 OPEN 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24th. Visit the library and neighbors for Small Business Saturday!

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Small Stones Festival premieres The public is invited to enjoy fine artwork and fine art photography accompanied by a music program at the opening reception of the Small Stones Festival of the arts, Fri. Nov. 9th, 7:30 p.m. and during exhibit hours, Sat., Nov. 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 11th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the great Hall, One grafton Common in grafton. The free juried regional arts festival is a collaboration of three arts organizations – apple Tree arts, Worcester County Camera Club and Blackstone Valley art association.

The co-chairs of the Festival Ken Crater of the Worcester County Camera Club and Donna Blanchard, executive director of apple Tree arts began working in march with an organizing committee to create a regional arts festival to help elevate the practice and appreciation of fine art and photogra-

Great Hall, One GraftOn COmmOn in GraftOn phy in Central massachusetts and to provide artists with a venue to showcase their work.

The name of the Festival is significant for a few reasons. according to CoChair Ken Crater, the name of the original Native american settlement in grafton, Hassanamesit refers to a place of small stones. mr. Crater also explained that “Bob Hassinger, a member of the Worcester County Camera Club and organizing committee sug-

gested Small Stones as a name for the Festival.” He added, “that today the phrase also has a literary meaning as a short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.” The breathtaking beauty of the artwork exhibited embodies the literary meaning.

The Festival conducted a Call to art, requesting artists and photographs to submit their artwork in two categories – Fine art Painting & Drawing (acrylic,

watercolor, drawing and other twodimensional work) and Fine art Photography (digital, film, cyanotype and infrared; post processing permitted). almost 400 pieces of artwork were submitted by artists from towns in Central and Southeast massachusetts, New Hampshire and rhode island. a panel of six independent jurors selected 144 submissions for the exhibit and will award cash prizes for first ($500), second ($250) and third ($100) place winners in fine art painting and drawing and fine art photography categories.

There are several jurors for each category. Carol arnold of the Putney Painters group; Juliet Feibel, executive director of artsWorcester; and Piya Samant, a contemporary artist and a curator for The Sprinkler Factory are jurors for the Fine art category.

Photography jurors include Nancy Burns, associate curator of prints, drawings and photographs at the Worcester art museum; Scott Erb and Donna Dufault of Erb/Dufault Photography; and robert ring, cofounder of

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The dynamic music program features apple Tree arts’ faculty and friends who are professional musicians and students of the nonprofit community school of the arts. Violinist Kathryn Haddad, flutist amy Carroll and pianist Corbin Calloway Bolton will play chamber music at Friday evening’s reception. On Saturday, apple Tree arts Woodwind Trio; the Kelly Clark Jazz Trio; vocalists Stephanie Sarkisian and Christina Pierro with the accompaniment of trombonist russell Jewell; and rhythmic Heart Kirtan will perform. Sunday performers include pianists matt Torres and Laura Dufresne, apple Tree arts Performance Troupe, Sutton ukulele Strummers and The Studio of alaina Calloway Bolton. at the free event, some of the artists and photographers work exhibited will be for sale. The Worcester County Camera Club and The Blackstone Valley art association will have displays showcasing their organizations and art related merchandise for sale, too.

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SENiOR BREAkfASt 8-9 AM Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 3 Pleasant St., Sutton. $5.00 donation fMi:508-529-4437

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monday • 26th AMERiCAN lEGiON RidERS MEEtiNG 7 PM American legion Hall 59 douglas St., Uxbridge

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Wednesday • 28th AMERiCAN lEGiON MEEtiNG 7 PM American legion Hall 59 douglas St., Uxbridge

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Saturday • 17th dOUGlAS HOlidAy MARkEtPlACE 10-3 PM Sokol Hall, douglas Get a head start on holiday shopping, also enjoy refreshments and raffles.

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WeeKlY SundayS BINGO: Knights of Columbus, 70 Prescott Rd., Whitinsville Doors open at 4 PM SuNShINe YOGa COllaBORatIve: alternatives in Whitinsville at 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. all levels welcome.

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TueSdayS PeOPle’S COFFee hOuR: tuesdays from 2 to 3 PM at the Second Congregational Church of Douglas.

FMI Call Jeanie (508-476-9978) BlaCKStONe valleY ROtaRY CluB MeetING First & third tuesday of the month @ 12:15 PM at Quaker tavern, 466 Quaker highway, uxbridge.

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ThurSdayS INDOOR COMMuNItY vOlleYBall: 6:30-8:30 PM valley Chapel lower Campus (Precious Ones Child Care building) 130 Douglas St, uxbridge, Pick up games. all levels welcomed. $1.00 a week.

FMI: Call Jeannette Gokey 1-508-735-0967 P.a.C.e. ClaSS…FRee! People with arthritis can exercise 10 aM in the Community Room at lydia taft house. Call Paulette (508) 278-9500 Bv COMMuNItY CONCeRt BaND: Practice 7:00 PM at the New uxbridge high School WalK FOR WellNeSS: Clear your mind, meet new people and get healthy & walk the trails at Pout Pond

SaTurdayS auxIlIaRY Meat RaFFle: 5 PM at vFW Post 1385 hall, Rte. 16 uxbridge

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Environmental League of Massachusetts backs Malone The Environmental League of massachusetts action Fund PaC has endorsed Pat malone of uxbridge in the election for the 8th Worcester State representative district, a credit to his commitment to the environment.

“Pat is ready to get to work for the residents of the 8th Worcester district,” stated ELm action Fund Executive Director Joe O’Brien.

"He knows that residents of the Blackstone Valley will benefit from adequate environmental funding and a clean energy economy."

"Pat will bring a fresh perspective to the State House,” said ELm action Fund President Elizabeth Henry. “He is dedicated to his district and will fight for its land, water, and public health.”

Pat sees the need for adequate funding for environmental programs and agencies. He understands the correlation between protecting the environment and protecting public health. He will fight to make sure that the Department of Environmental Protection has

the resources it needs to do its job. "i look forward to partnering with the Environmental League of massachusetts action Fund to protect our water quality and make sure that the Commonwealth's environmental regulations are fairly enforced," said Pat. Pat is a lifelong resident of the Blackstone Valley. He's a recent graduate of umass amherst where he studied political science and economics. He also previously interned at the State House for the Joint Committee on mental Health, Substance use, and recovery.

To learn more about Pat, visit his website at www.patmalonestaterep.com.

The ELm action Fund is a nonpartisan organization that help pass laws that protect our environmental legacy, hold elected officials accountable, and work to build the political power of the environmental community.

To learn more about their work and their recent electoral victories visit www. elmaction.org/campaigns.

Congressman Kennedy endorses Merolli u.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy iii (D-4th) has endorsed Tom merolli for State Senate in the Worcester and Norfolk district. merolli, 28, is a Democrat from mendon who currently serves as the town’s assistant Treasurer, Economic Development Committee chair, and chair of the mendon Democratic Town Committee. “i believe Tom will be a great state senator, working diligently on behalf of his constituents. as a lifelong resident of the Blackstone Valley, he has a deep understanding of the issues that the people and families of this district face; issues like the environment, education and access to healthcare,” Kennedy said. “Tom knows how important it is to be vigilant to ensure the families of central massachusetts have access to clean drinking water, and he understands how the lack of

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Uxbridge Senior Center Events slated The uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South main St. 508-278-8622.

The Senior Center is getting ready to distribute Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets again this year on November 19th. if you are in need of food or know someone who is need, please call the center

by Tuesday, November 13th.

The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

DaiLy mEaL PrOgram Please call ahead at least 24 – 48 hours to reserve your lunch. Lunch van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m. each day.

Donation of $3 - $5 per meal is welcome. Keep up to date on the meal program at https://www.facebook.com/ uxbridgemaSeniorCenter/www. uxbridge-ma.gov/coa Thursdays, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th and December 6th, *1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tai Chi Classes with ron allen, Lark Studio will be held at the center. *Note the new start time. Sessions are free, but a suggested donation of $2.00 per class is welcome. if you ride in on the van for lunch, you are welcome to stay for the class and they will provide transportation home afterwards. This is a fun way to help you with balance, meditation and to stay active. Walk-in’s and public welcome!

Thurs., November 1st at 12:30 p.m.

Free BiNgO! Sponsored by the VFW Post 1385! There will be lots of prizes and fun. Be sure to sign up early for lunch and to reserve your BiNgO Card by calling. Playing BiNgO after lunch!

Friday, November 2nd, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn with uxbridge Police Chief marc montminy. His guest speaker will be michele Ellicks, Community Outreach mass DOT/registry of motor Vehicles.

She will be discussing real iD’s and other rmV transactions. uxbridge Community Television will film this & they will air it on cable access 192.

TuES., NOV. 6TH, ELECTiON Day! gET OuT & VOTE! Friday, November 9th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. unveiling of the uSPS Postage Stamp Honoring First responders. Postmaster North uxbridge; Linda E. monahan, Postmaster uxbridge; Karen mcDonald, along with other Postal Officials will be present to unveil this new postage stamp honoring those who serve. Both Fire Chief William Kessler and uxbridge Police Chief marc montminy will be present along with their famous K-9 dog Bear and Officer Stockwell, for this presentation and honor given to those who serve. Call to reserve your seat. monday, November 12th, The senior center will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. There will not be lunch or medical transportation provided.

Tuesday, November 13th, 1:00 p.m. uxbridge Free Public Book Club meeting with Zach Parrish. They will be discussing “Everyone Brave is Forgiven” by Chris Cleave. They will also pick out a new book to read at this

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meeting. Please call to sign up. The next Library Page Turners with Chris Powloka will be on December 11th.

Tuesday, November 13th, *5:30 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m. uxbridge Senior academy movie Night! *Note time change. “african Queen” with Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. after religious spinster's (Katharine Hepburn & Humphrey Bogart). Transportation will be available for those who are unable to drive. Call to set up a ride. refreshments will be provided by the uxbridge Elderly Connection. Next movie night will be Tuesday, December 11th.

Wednesday, November 14th, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. a caregiver support group for those caring for a loved one with a diagnosis of dementia. Support groups are confidential meetings for caregivers of persons diagnosed with alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. you can learn more about the disease and meet others going through similar situations. This group is free and open to all who are interested in receiving vital education about managing dementia care and aide in reducing stress and assist caregivers to cope.

Lisa Bernard, LSW, Director of the center and Terry murray, Volunteer and Former Caregiver will be co-facilitating this group. Contact Lisa Bernard at (508) 278-8622 or via email at lbernard@uxbridge-ma.gov to rSVP for this event by November 7th, indicate if you are also coming for lunch. monday, November 19th, 8:30 a.m.

The Foot Doctor will be at the center.

appointments are on a first come, first serve basis and run rather quickly. For an appointment with Dr. Biancamano, call the center. also, let us know if you require transportation to the clinic. monday, November 19th, 1:00 p.m.

– 2:00 p.m. Benefit Enrollment Center Tri-Valley, inc. is now a Benefits Enrollment Center. Benefits Specialists assist with education around public benefits as well as the application process. This is a free service to help connect elders and younger people with disabilities access needed benefits.

Specialists can help complete applications for mass Health, SNaP benefits (food stamps), fuel assistance, medicare Extra Help, medicare Savings Plans, housing, SafeLink telephones etc. a benefits specialist will be at the uxbridge COa every third monday of the month. you can stop by and meet the specialist and see how she can help you or you can call Tri-Valley at 508949-6640 to book an appointment. monday, November 19th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Home delivered Thanksgiving meals in conjunction with People First Food Pantry of uxbridge.

Tuesday, November 20th, 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. annual Thanksgiving Celebration! They will have the Spartones, under the direction of Kathleen Penza; uHS music Director, there to entertain you. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your lunch as seating is limited.

Tuesday, November 20th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Brian guagnini, Sales Executive medicare Sales for Fallon

Health will be at the center for his Open Enrollment meeting for 2019.

Wednesday, November 21st, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Senior Center will be open the morning only. There will not be any lunch served.

Thursday & Friday, November 22nd and 23rd, The senior center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

No lunch will be served and there will not be any medical transportation.

Tuesday, November 27th, 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. ask the Nurse. Salmon Health VNa will be available for the Free Blood Pressure Clinic. Janet iocabelli will be at the center today and every fourth Tuesday.

Computer classes every Tuesday at the center from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Students from uHS and BVT will be back to teach. Call ahead to sign up or just stop in. all welcome! Our student teachers can help you on your tablet, phone, nooks, iPads, Kindles, etc.

Bring in your device and learn. They are wireless at the center so feel free to come take advantage of this service. games at the senior center will be played during lunches! a card game on Tuesdays & Bingo on Thursdays.

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m.

Shaw’s, Dollar Tree & Ocean State Job Lot shopping will be on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays (11/1 & 11/15). Pick up begins at 12:30 p.m. Please sign up in advance to reserve your seat on the van. rSVP Senior Fraud Helpline: volunteers are there to answer questions.

Have you fallen for a costly scam, received calls requesting personal information, or asked to send money to someone you don’t know? Do you know who to call? The answer is yES! if you live in Worcester County, call the rSVP Senior Fraud Helpline 1-800297-9760. They are there for you! rmV NEar mE many transactions can be done at the center. For a list of transactions & more information, please gail, Outreach Coordinator. you must have a valid checking account or credit card to process any transaction; no cash will be accepted.

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Violette achieves Special Needs Consultant designation Darren Violette, a Principal of Profectus Financial Partners, has passed the rigorous american College certification of Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) an advanced designation. The demand for financial advisors who understand the complexities of planning for the disabled has grown as more families include individuals with special needs and as laws that govern this field have become more complex.

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Sutton Library schedule of activities posted The Sutton Free Public Library is located at 4 uxbridge road, in Sutton.

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to discuss it each month! Book club books will be available at the desk of the library after the previous book group. Books for the senior center discussion are also available at the senior center.

FOr aLL agES HOmEBOuND DELiVEry This program is available to Sutton residents of any age who are confined to their homes either temporarily, due to illness or accidents, or permanently, due to disability, age, or other mobility issues. Services are also available to the in-home caregiver of a homebound patron. give them a call Fmi

Darren m. Violette ance, tax deductions, healthcare issues, medicaid complexities, and the emotional aspects of providing for a loved one with a disability.

Darren emphasizes that “This new designation will further enhance our ability to serve our clients in a uniquely comprehensive and highly specialized manner.”

For Kids: muSiC & mOVEmENT PrOgram with Deb Hudgins Thanksgiving Celebration: monday, November 19th at 10:30 a.m. ages 1-5 Come sing and dance along with Deb Hudgins as she shares stories and songs that will get your body grooving and your mind growing! This program is funded by a grant from the Osterman Family Foundation.

For Adults: aNCESTry.COm WOrKSHOP Thursday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:30 a.m.

Want to learn more about your family tree? Not sure where to start? Come to the library to learn how to use the most popular genealogy website. This workshop provides a supportive environment for family history researchers to get more out of their ancestry Library experience.

KiDDiNg arOuND yOga with Nichole For ages 4-7 registration required.

Thursday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m.

Kidding around yoga is a unique children's yoga organization with a line of original songs, games and stories that are used in their child geared yoga classes. These programs provide a sense of calm, balance, and power for every child that rolls out a mat.

WriTiNg grOuP Thursday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Join local author Lisa Shea for this writing group. Come bounce your ideas off of other authors and get creative and constructive feedback.

FrEE mOViE FriDay aLL agES Friday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, Walt Disney Pictures.) This movie is rated Pg and has a running time of 76 minutes. Come watch a fun family movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

BOOK DiSCuSSiON grOuPS This month they will be discussing the book Salt Houses by Hala alyan , Wednesday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center, Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the Library . One great title– two chances

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• Wednesday Storytimes ages 1-5, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. November 7th - December 19th Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft • Thursday Storytimes ages 1-5 Thursday at 10:30 a.m. November 1stDecember 20th (no storytime on Nov. 22) Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft Please note that Wednesday and Thursday Storytimes follow the same format.

• Storytime at the Bank ages 1-5 Join ms. Shannon at uniBank (next to market 32 and Five guys) for stories and a craft! uniBank’s storytime will take place two mondays every month at 10:30 a.m. in the branch Community room. upcoming dates: November 5th and 26th.

For Tweens and Teens: TiNKEr TuESDay ages 8 and up. Tuesday, November 13th at 3:00 p.m. it’s time to tinker! Join them for wires, batteries and mad creations. This program is funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

TEEN aDViSOry grOuP mEETiNg ages 12-18 Thursday, November 15th at 2:30 p.m. Share your ideas for upcoming programs/performances and additions to the collection. New members to the Teen advisory group are always welcome.

HOW TO rOCK yOur JOB iNTErViEW Saturday, November 3rd at 11:00 a.m. ages 14 and up. registration required Space is Limited. They are sharing insider information on everything from how to prepare the day before to what to do after your interview. Friendly professionals will be offering mock interviews in a low-pressure environment.

TEEN PiZZa aND a mOViE ages 12 and up. registration required- Space is Limited. Thursday, November 8th at 11:30 a.m. Come have lunch and a movie on them! They will have pizza, popcorn, and other various snacks as you watch the movie, Stick it (2005, Walt Disney Picture). This movie is rated Pg -13 and has a running time of 105 minutes.

Please make sure to register ahead of time, space is limited. This program is funded by the Friends of the Sutton Library.

LigHT THE NigHT ages 10 and up. registration required - Space is Limited. Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m. it's getting dark outside, so you will be making your very own lamps. all necessary materials will be provided, but please bring your creativity - you're gonna need it! This program is funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

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~Society ~ Tapestry ValleyCAST announces November Events Art Show enrollment The Blackstone Valley art association is proud to align with the newly named Open Skies Community Services, to host the annual Tapestry art Show. applications to this show are open to the public. They are looking for all different expressions of visual art, from local communities. There is no fee to participate in this show. The deadline to submit is November 10th. it can be done online at bvaa.org or at drop off November 3rd, or 10th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 5 S. main St., uxbridge. Full information about the show can be found at BVaa.Org. There will be an opening reception for all artists friends and family as well as the public on December 1st in conjunction with uxbridge First Night, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The Open Skies Community gallery will be open on Small Shop Saturday, November 24th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with a larger selection of cards, prints and fabric arts, and small original arts priced for Holiday giving. Please stop by for a one of a kind gift for that someone special. a portion of all sales goes to support the Community gallery.

The gallery continues to be open, for open painting and companionship on Saturday's from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. it is a vibrant community of artists of all skills who learn from each other to expand their creativity. if not interested in giving it a try, come by and see the BVaa member’s Fantastic Fall Show. They have many new members who have added much vitality to their shows and have earned awards in this show. awards went to Karina James, 1st place for a dried floral painting, 2nd place and an honorable mention went to al Weems in photography and 3rd place to mary Hollingsworth for a watercolor. Other honorable mentions went to Bob Evans, Dennis Smith, Linda Tellier and Jennene Pasquarosa.

The gallery at the milford Local access TV will host a BVaa small works show at the end of November through December. These will be priced for gift giving. They will also have a show of small works at the Worcester Senior Center, from November 1st to December 31st.

The November meeting, Tuesday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m., will host Carolyn Letvin, who will lead a printmaking hands on demo. These meetings are open to the public, and they encourage you to come and learn a new skill. applications for Local cultural grants have been applied for for these activities, so feel free to join them.

HErOES By gerald Sibleyras, Translated by Tom Stoppard, Directed by Carol allard Vancil, Presented by Pilgrim Soul Productions. November 9th,10th, 16th & 17th at 7:30 p.m. & November 18th at 2:00 p.m.

Set somewhere in France in august 1959 in a convent hospital for retired military men, the play takes place outside on a garden terrace where Philippe and Henri are hatching a plan to escape.

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iN LiViNg COLOr Catherine Kirsch, Leslie graff & Victor Pacheco: Textiles, paintings and sculpture. Opening reception Friday, November 9th, 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Three well-respected and talented artists share their love of color and process. Catherine Kirsch layers dye,

Drive for Veterans & Troops Thanks To yanks is pleased to be sponsoring the annual Hope for Heroes Donation Drive from November 8th11th. This donation drive will be collecting items for veterans residing at various Veteran homeless shelters; transitional living centers; long-term care facilities; and care packages for deployed troops.

Drop off location - DCH milford Toyota, 300 Fortune Boulevard, milford, ma. Donation Hours: Thursday, November 8th (9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Friday, November 9th (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.), Saturday, November 10th (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Sunday, November 11th (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

items needed: • men and women’s - socks (white, winter, boot); winter hats, gloves, scarves, and jackets; sweatshirts and pants; t-shirts; boots/sneakers; toiletries • gift cards (up to $25) to Walmart, Stop & Shop; Big y; Price rite; Walmart, Dunkin; Subway; gas cards • Other: new towels, wash clothes, pillows, pillow protectors; Non-perishable foods no -glass jars (i.e. K-cups; protein bars; tuna; peanut butter etc.) batteries (aa and aaa) Support those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Thanks To yanks - www.thankstoyanks.org

paint, stitch and imagery on cloth in much the same way a painter layers acrylics on canvas, creating colorful, innovative and original textile art. inspired by art Nouveau and midcentury periodical illustration, Leslie graff paints in a palette of confident, expressive colors as she explores the meaning and richness of life in ordinary things.

Victor Pacheco’s colorful sculptural

work is an introspection of identity formation where multiple viewpoints of identity are engaged.

Please join them at the opening reception for a chance to meet these three amazing artists and learn more about their work and processes. Exhibit ends December 28th Location: Heritage gallery, 50 Douglas road, Whitinsville, ma 01588

Chamber Music presented in non-traditional venues The Worcester Chamber music Society (WCmS) will bring music and community together for their music on main community concert series in Worcester on Friday, November 16th, and Friday, may 23rd, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

The one-hour concerts will be free, informal, and will focus on the main South community. Kids, first-timers and seasoned concert-goers are all welcome to join. musicians will include Neighborhood Strings, the WCmS community-based program that offers free music lessons in violin, viola, and cello to youth from Worcester’s Downtown and main South neighborhoods, and revma, a greek Folk band featuring rohan gregory, member of WCmS and Neighborhood Strings

teacher. revma features traditional greek instruments such as the lauto, accordion, dumbek, and clarino.

The event will take place at Worcester Popup, a public-private partnership established in 1999 between the City of Worcester and local cultural organizations.

“We are very excited to continue our community concert series this year and are so grateful to Worcester Popup for hosting us,” WCmS Executive Director Tracy Kraus said. “i have always been a firm believer that music can truly bring a community together, and that’s what music on main is all about: bringing people together.”

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Programs for all ages at Uxbridge Free Public Library The uxbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 N main Street in uxbridge. Phone: 508-278-8624 Adult Programs yOga WiTH mariSE NaZZarO

mondays at 7:00 p.m. registration is required for this popular Library Trustee-sponsored program.

SiT aND KNiT Thursdays, November 1st, 15th & 29th at 1:30 p.m. Stop by with your knitting

Corriveau launches her new book “The Best U” Local author, Sheryl Corriveau is launching her new book, The Best u, which contains personal stories and lessons to inspire and transform your life! The Official Launch Date is Saturday, November 10th, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at maison de manger, 670 Linwood ave. in Whitinsville. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. There will also be giveaways and special offers. get your copy and have it signed!

The following Saturday, November 17th, Sheryl will also be at the uxbridge Free Public Library, located at 15 N main Street, in uxbridge.

She will be presenting a talk about her journey that inspired the lessons she wrote about, in her new book, The Best u. Following will be a Question & answer period and book signing.

Copies of the book will be available

to purchase here as well. you can preregister by calling the Library at 508-278-8624.

Both of these events are free and open to the public. Fmi or to preorder “The Best u”, visit www.SherylCorriveau. com.

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BOrN TO BOuNCE aND BOrN TO PauSE. Thursday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m.

This class is for people looking to gain a deeper level of body awareness within their own body through a series of gentle movement exercises. in this 50 minute class Jenny Xie will guide participants through a series of gentle movement exercises designed to help your movements feel free, spontaneous, effortless and full of life. a gentle pause for integration is used in between movements. Participants can recall these movements at any time to bring a feeling of freedom into their daily life experiences for more ease and better body function. registration required. rECyCLiNg EVENT monday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Join the uxbridge recycling and Sustainability Committee at the library for an event on energy efficiency.

STEamPuNK SymPOSium monday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.

They will be sharing ideas and information on all things Steampunk – crafts, costumes, and more. Costumes welcomed!

CarD maKiNg WOrKSHOP Thursday, November 8th at 6:15 p.m.

Sick of buying cards at the store? Learn how to make your own. registration is required. uXBriDgE SENiOr CENTEr BOOK CLuB Tuesday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m.

They will be discussing Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave.

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by the Library to request a copy. auTHOr SPOTLigHT: Sheryl Corriveau - Saturday, November 17th at 12:00 p.m. New local author and town resident, Sheryl Corriveau, will present a talk about her journey that inspired the lessons she wrote about in her new book, The Best u. a Q&a will follow, with a book signing.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase. registration is encouraged.

LET’S TaLK aBOuT Sugar monday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. monique Salvas, Wellness Coach, will present a talk on sugar cravings and how to transform them. Learn about the different types of sugar and what it does to your body.

BOOKiES BOOK CLuB monday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m.

TaNgLED WOrDS Thursday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m.

Pam Lisak, CZT is returning to teach a Zentangle Class that will create beautiful wooden Zentangle words. They will be tangling words like Love, Hope, Dream and a few surprises! These inspiring words can make great gifts or would be a nice addition to a bookshelf or even a refrigerator magnet. This class is great for beginners and avid tanglers. There is a $5.00 materials fee for this class. registration is required.

Youth Programs KiDS yOga Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 p.m.

Join them for this fun and healthy class for kids ages 5-10. rEaD TO LEXi monday, November 5th & 19th from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Lexi the Cavalier.

Kids can use this opportunity to practice their reading and gain confidence. registration is required. muSiC aND mOVEmENT Thanksgiving Celebration – Tuesday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. Shake, wiggle and sing at this drop in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges and the Library Trustees.

PaJama STOry TimE & STuFFiES SLEEPOVEr Thursday, November 29th at 6:30 p.m.

Kids come dressed in pajamas and enjoy a night time story. Leave one of your stuffed animals to sleep over at the library!

CraZy COLOrS Tuesday from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. use your imagination and creativity at our weekly program featuring projects with colors.

CraFTy WEDNESDayS Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Drop in for this weekly craft time!

LEgO CLuB Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your own base and all other Legos are provided for your building creations. ages 5 & up.

LiTTLE mOVErS Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. ages 0-2.5 join them for songs and stories! No registration is required.

BOOK BuDDiES Teens ages 12+ will be paired with a younger child to meet at the library once a week to read together, do homework, or play games. Children and teens will be paired up based on availability and interests. Sign up today to earn community service hours and help your child strengthen their reading skills and confidence!

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School news BVT Admissions Open House tours available Wed., November 28th The annual Open House for parents, guardians, and prospective students will be held at Blackstone Valley regional Vocational Technical High School on Wednesday, November 28th, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The evening is an opportunity to tour the campus at 65 Pleasant Street in upton and gather information regarding the national recognized vocational technical system.

Seventh-and eighth-grade students, interested transfers, and their parents/ guardians are welcome to view firsthand the rigorous academic and high quality vocational technical educational opportunities at Valley Tech. information about the application and admissions process will be available and visitors can tour the vocational technical training areas. members of the BVT staff will be available as a resource to discuss curriculum, college and career planning, and vocational opportunities.

Prior to the Open House, BVT staff will host two admissions workshops at

5:00 p.m. for parents of special education students and Spanish immersion students. The Special Education workshop will discuss the supports available for students applying to BVT as Special Education students. The Spanish immersion Program workshop will discuss the school’s Spanish immersion program and how parents can enroll their students in it. ample parking will be available and shuttle service will be provided in the event of inclement weather. a snow date of Thursday, November 29th, is planned in case of severe weather.

Parents should be aware that all applications for admission to the Class of 2023 must be received at Valley Tech

by Friday, February 1st, 2019. Some sending school systems may have an earlier submission deadline. Details on the admissions process and the recently upgraded admissions policy can be found by visiting www.valleytech.k12.

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Valley Tech, a massachusetts green School and nationally recognized model school system offers 18 different consolidated, state approved vocational technical programs in addition to a challenging academic curriculum. The system has been lauded at the state and national level for impressively high student achievement.

Blackstone Valley regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, grafton, Hopedale, mendon, milford, millbury, millville, Northbridge, Sutton, upton and uxbridge.

Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech creates a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of rigorous vocational, technical, and academic skills.

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SCOrebOarD ribbOn CUttinG: blackstone Valley tech replaced and upgraded its main athletic field scoreboard without asking member towns for taxpayer funding through fundraising efforts, including a donation from Unibank. School faculty and local community leaders were on hand for the celebration.

New scoreboard displays students hard work The far end of Blackstone Valley Tech’s main athletic field was outfitted with a new scoreboard recently thanks in part to a donation from uniBank and the hard work of several BVT vocational programs. The students were heavily involved from start to finish in replacing the old, weatherdamaged scoreboard with a new, LEDlit version.

The Drafting and Design students created blueprints for the project that included space for the scoreboard, upper and lower signs showcasing uniBank’s support and the BVT name, and the Beaver mascot perched on top.

The Electrical students learned about underground electrical service as they wired the scoreboard and ensured it functioned properly. Students in the advanced manufacturing and Fabrication Program produced and welded the frames for the uniBank and BVT signs. Once the frames were created, the auto Collision and repair students painted the background of the signs while the Painting and Design Technology students created and applied the visual signage, including the vinyl Beaver mascot.

The Homecoming Festival included a ribbon cutting ceremony officially

launching the scoreboard for student athletes, Beaver fans, and visitors. The ceremony, attended by members of the school’s administration and School Committee as well as members of the uniBank team, showcased the sign’s capabilities and provided an opportunity to thank all partners for their work with the project.

The fully functioning scoreboard and video board displayed messages of gratitude, important reminders, and sports statistics throughout the game for all athletes, fans, and visitors to see. it will continue to be a source of information, and pride, for all who attend BVT sporting events for many years to come.

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UHS STEAM Educators to present at Art Education Assn. Conference uxbridge High School educator Claire munley has been selected from a national pool of prospective presenters to share her experiences at the National art Education association annual Conference. ms. munley will be presenting on the integration of engineering design principles and laser engraving with digital art curricula, which has formed the basis of her masters degree work. This presentation coincides with ms. munley's efforts to integrate fine art education at uxbridge High School with the technology education and engineering programs and builds off of uHS' participation in teacher training with aET Labs, conducted in the summer of 2018.

"We cannot be prouder of the work that our STEam [Science, Technology, Engineering, arts, and mathematics] team has been doing," said uxbridge High School principal michael rubin.

"We are putting relevant technology in the hands of our students in multiple courses, and our students are graduating from uHS with a number of relevant and marketable tools thanks to instructional and curricular adaptations being made every day by educators like ms. munley."

Dr. Frank Tiano, Superintendent of Schools, added, "Education is continuously moving toward engaging students and curriculum in an integrated manner

as it better prepares students for their post-secondary career and beyond. i congratulate ms. munley for her recognition in this area, as well as, recognize the supportive teaching and learning environment that has been fostered in our high school that encourages our staff to identify those critical content and skill based connections that students can make in a real-world, projectbased manner."

The NaEa National Convention is an annual event providing substantive professional development services that include the advancement of knowledge in all sessions, events, and activities for the purpose of improving visual arts instruction in american schools. as such, it is the world's largest art education convention. The three-day Convention includes over 1,000 participatory workshops, panels, seminars for job-alike groups, research reports, discussions, exhibits, tours, and addresses by world-acclaimed educators, artists, researchers, and scholars. The convention provides educators with the opportunity to connect with an international audience, with close to 200 exhibitors of texts, curriculum materials, equipment, and programs. The 2019 convention will be hosted in march at Boston's Hynes Convention Center.

Founded in 1947, the National art Education association is the leading professional membership organization

exclusively for visual arts educators. members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; university students preparing to become art educators; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators. its mission is to advance visual arts education to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding.

Over the past three years, uxbridge High School has more than tripled its offerings in engineering, technology,

and fine art courses, including significant enrollment in digital art and engineering design programs. recognized as a state leader in these programs through its innovation Pathway, uHS has robust partnerships with the massSTEmHub, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Blackstone Valley Ed Hub, aET Labs, and a number of local manufacturing engineering leaders with a focus on improving student achievement and supporting opportunities for students. ms. munley's work focuses on bridging

Open Sky Community Services is formed “The dedicated and mission-driven staff of Open Sky Community Services are committed to helping people see beyond and live beyond the expectations that society and individuals place upon themselves,” said Ken Bates, President and CEO of Open Sky Community Services. “Our new brand exemplifies the passion and creativity of our employees and our dedication to do whatever it takes to support individuals and families as they strive toward growth; ultimately strengthening our communities” Open Sky Community Services now has more than 100 programs throughout Central massachusetts and is headquartered in Worcester. The former alternatives headquarters in

Two Central massachusetts human service providers announced a new name, logo, and rebrand. Open Sky Community Services is the new combined organization born out of alternatives unlimited, inc. and The Bridge of Central massachusetts who affiliated on July 1st, 2018.

Open Sky Community Services engaged Sturbridge-based idea agency to work closely with a branding task force made up of staff, board members, and community members from both alternatives and The Bridge to develop a new brand that reflects the new agency’s welcoming and innovative approach in supporting the community’s behavioral health and human service needs.

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The Bridge was known for providing evidence-based treatments and services, while alternatives was known for its psychiatric rehabilitation approach, with a strong focus on helping people create real homes, real jobs, and real relationships. Open Sky Community Services will blend best practices with the power of community.

“Everything about the look and feel of the brand is about limitless potential,” added Bates. “That speaks to the heart of what Open Sky Community Services does as a high quality health and human services organization seeking to inspire and support people in living their best lives.”

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"Our goal is to have our students be able to apply strategies, think creatively, and problem solve," mr. rubin said.

"We are fortunate to have innovative educators in our building who leverage the support of our partners and the resources provided us by the school committee and town into bringing these skills to life."

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Business review Cove & Hogarth announces transaction Estate Preservation Law Offices (EPLO) of Worcester, and Cove & Hogarth Law (C&H), of uxbridge, announced that they have entered a business agreement through which EPLO acquired Cove & Hogarth’s trust and estate planning, elder law and probate practice areas. attorney Joseph Cove retained his municipal and land use planning practice areas.

The transaction became effective last august.

Joseph Cove, Esquire the sole owner of Cove and Hogarth, located in uxbridge, retired from general practice to focus his interest on municipal law and land use planning. Founded in 1932 by attorney Cove’s father, J. Francis Cove, Jr., attorney Cove continued the practice through this year, developing it into a well-respected firm in the Blackstone Valley area.

Following his decision to refocus his practice, attorney Cove began a diligent search to transition his nonmunicipal clients to firms that could best serve their needs and that shared his vision of superior client service. “i selected Brendan J. King and Linda T. Cammuso, founders of Estate Preservation Law Offices, because of their expertise and reputation in estate and asset preservation and their commitment to providing competent estate planning solutions.” according to PLO partners, “We are pleased with the agreement that transitions Cove & Hogarth’s trust and estate planning, elder law and probate clients to our firm and we consider it a privilege to continue the legacy of the deeply-respected attorney Joseph Cove, who gave so much to his clients and community.”

While EPLO is headquartered in Worcester, the firm has satellite offices in Leominster, Braintree and Hyannis. EPLO has opened another satellite office at 10 river road, glen river Park in uxbridge which will be shared with attorney Cove.

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Uxbridge Manufacturer Celebrates 20 years

Heat-flo’s founder and President, George m. Celorier.

Employees of Heat-Flo, inc. a manufacturer of high-quality, stainless-steel, cost effective, hydronic, solar, and electric based water heating systems, located in uxbridge on megan Court, recently celebrated Heat-Flo’s 20th anniversary at a luncheon held at the Willowbrook restaurant in mendon.

Family, friends, and longtime business associates were also in attendance. a proclamation by the citizens of the Commonwealth of massachusetts,

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governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant governor Karyn Polito, was presented to Heat-Flo’s Founder and President, george m. Celorier, in recognition of Heat-Flo’s success as a manufacturer in massachusetts and his commitment to continue to produce products here in the Commonwealth.

Heat-Flo began manufacturing of their high-quality products in a small garage. rapid growth required the need for a larger location which landed them in Hopedale. The continued upswing in business and introduction of new products precipitated another move in 2011 of operations to their larger location here in uxbridge, where all product design, manufacturing, sales, and ongoing market support originates.

Heat-Flo, inc. was established in 1998 and today employs more than two dozen people with manufacturer’s Sales representation throughout the uS and Canada. innovative cutting-edge development of new products and processes sustains Heat-Flo’s position as fierce competitor in the hydronics industry.

Heat-Flo’s commitment to “raising the Standard” in the water heating industry has resulted in unprecedented growth in 2018. With a dedicated and loyal customer base Heat-Flo anticipates their growth will continue making 2019 their best year yet.

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Free Rides to celebrate opening of CycleBar Dukakis scheduled to speak at CycleBar, the first and only premier indoor cycling franchise, is opening in milford on November 1st and will offer a fun and inspiring low-impact/highintensity cycling experience for all ages and body types. No matter where peo-

ple are in their fitness journey, the CycleBar class experience promises to calm minds, elevate moods and revive senses by providing a ride like no other in an exhilarating state-of-the-art Cycle Theatre®.

rOtarY meetinG - Steve Sager District Governor of District 7910 (pictured at left) with current president of blackstone Valley rotary, ed eldridge. the rotary meets the 1st and 3rd tuesday’s of every month. Join them at the Quaker tavern located on route 146a, Quaker Highway in South Uxbridge.

The milford studio, located in the brand-new Stop & Shop plaza at 128 medway rd., Ste. 4, will celebrate its grand opening with a week of free rides from November 1st – 8th, to give milford and the surrounding communities an opportunity to become familiar with the CycleBar experience and various class formats. For a limited time prior to opening its doors, CycleBar milford is also offering a Founders rate membership to the first 100 members that provides a special discount pricing of almost 40% off normal pricing for life with no contract.

CycleBar milford is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and married couple John and Kiersten DiChiaro who will oversee a theater-style indoor cycling studio that holds 40 premium Schwinn bikes. The DiChiaros are both life-long fitness fanatics. John has a career background in biopharmaceutical manufacturing before getting in the fitness business. Kiersten is a human resource professional with a large biopharmaceutical company and will continue to work there while also providing support to the studio. The studio offers pay-per-class, class packs and auto-renewable memberships.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring CycleBar to milford,” said John.

For more information about CycleBar milford and to sign up for classes, visit www.milford.cyclebar.com.

Chamber 40th Annual Meeting The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 40th annual meeting and awards Ceremony which will be held at the Pleasant Valley Country Club located on 95 armsby road in Sutton, on Friday, November 16th from 7:30 a.m.

-10:00 a.m.

This annual event presents a ‘year in review’, which showcases the Blackstone Valley Chamber’s achievements over the past year. The BVCC has been extremely active in 2018 making new strides in economic development and educational opportunities. you are invited to re-live some of the BVCC’s favorite moments and hear from a very prestigious guest speaker. The incoming Board of Directors is elected at this event, and Chamber members are recognized for their accomplishments during the traditional awards ceremony.

The event welcomes keynote speaker, michael Dukakis, former governor of massachusetts from 1975 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1991, presiding over a period of economic growth known as the “massachusetts miracle”.

He is the longest-serving governor in massachusetts history and only the second greek-american governor in u.S. history, after Spiro agnew. He was nominated by the Democratic Party for president in the 1988 election, losing to

the republican candidate, Vice President george H. W. Bush. Since leaving office, Dukakis has served on the board of directors for amtrak and has taught political science at Northeastern university and uCLa. They will be handing out awards to those in the community who have gone above and beyond in categories such as Community Leadership, Economic Development, Volunteering, and of course the gerry gaudette Extra mile award.

There will also be a full breakfast buffet available for guests to enjoy, along with coffee and tea. Thank you to uniBank, the 2018 Presenting Sponsor of the 40th annual meeting.

Tickets are $55.00 for members and $65.00 for non-members; table of 10 for $575. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. reserve your sponsorship today! register either online at www.blackstonevalley.org, via email at administrator@blackstonevalley.org, or simply call the Chamber at 508-234-9090.

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29th MRMC Golf Classic nets $250,000 The 29th annual milford regional golf Classic raised more than $250,000 to support milford regional medical Center. it was held at the Franklin Country Club, with 176 golfers participating. Proceeds from the event will provide crucial funding in support of a complete renovation and modernization of the 4th floor, a space more than 50 years old. multi-bed rooms will be converted to single-patient rooms affirming the medical Center’s ongoing commitment to providing an environment conducive to healing, patient privacy and enhanced family accommodations.

Once again, area businesses demonstrated their incredible support, including gold Sponsors; Christine’s Pallets; milton CaT; Oliva’s market, Catering & gifts; & Strategic Benefit advisors.

The golf Classic continues to be a significant fundraiser in support of critical hospital services due to the overwhelming support of the community, committee member and those on mrmC Healthcare Foundation board.

Sports Shorts SWinGinG intO aCtiOn: (left to right) Paul Kenyan, mD; Patrick mcSweeney, mD; and Steve Gallant & mike Conneely from CmiC Group.

Lacrosse Open Registration Come play the fastest sport on two feet. Northbridge youth Lacrosse (NyL) is now open for registration. girls and boys in grades 1 through 8 are invited to register for the 2019 season. additionally, children in neighboring towns are welcome to register, if they do not have an existing program in their town. registration will be online at ramslacrosse.uslaxteams.com and will close on January 11th, 2019.

The cost to register a player for the 2019 season is $135 which includes

Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K Run Join Community Harvest Project on Sunday, November 4th for their annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K! This fall festival is the perfect way to celebrate the harvest on their beautiful farm in North grafton. in addition to being a wonderful fall event, all proceeds go towards Community Harvest Project’s mission of building a healthy and engaged community through volunteer farming and nutrition education. in 2017, thanks to over 8,500 volunteer visits, Community Harvest Project grew and donated over 271,000 pounds of local fresh fruits and vegetables to

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hunger relief agencies. Learn about CHP's 2018 impact and celebrate their bountiful crop at the Harvest Home Festival & 5K. The day kicks off with a Kid’s run and new 5K trail run or one-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. This year they are excited to announce a new course for their 5K Trail run on the Williams Preserve and grafton Land Trust trails. admission is free with a 5K registration.

The Harvest Home Festival begins after the races from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Brigham Hill Community Barn, 37 Wheeler road, in North graf-

ton. admission is $10 at the gate, kids under 5 are free, with a cap of $30 per family. Enjoy live music, great food, local beer, bake sale, kid's crafts, raffles, hay wagon rides, apple cannons, and a pumpkin trebuchet competition!

Entertainment will be provided by Jam Event DJs and Big Jon Short from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Kid's activities are free.

Community Harvest Project (CHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthy foods through community engagement.

Fmi contact stephanie@communityharvest.org.

league fees, Northbridge Parks and recreation fee, and player fee with u.S. Lacrosse. instruction, practice and game play will be provided. NyL practices will begin in march and games are held weekly on Sundays, april through mid-June with a year-end Jamboree.

Northbridge youth Lacrosse is committed to growing the exciting sports of girls and boys lacrosse in Northbridge and surrounding towns. Established in 2009, NyLL now offers programs for over 180 boys and girls in the u9, u11, u13, and u15 leagues. NyLL is a member of the massachusetts Bay youth Lacrosse League (mByLL) and the massachusetts Bay girls Lacrosse League (mBgLL). The mByLL believes, “The sport of lacrosse continues its explosive growth in massachusetts and across the country. Our mission is to teach, grow and honor the game of lacrosse throughout massachusetts by providing leadership, guidance, training and structure to all town programs.”

For more information and to register, visit ramslacrosse.uslaxteams.com or check out NyL on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/NorthbridgeyouthLac rosseLeague.

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Intrepid Readers to discuss book The next meeting of the Douglas Library book group, The intrepid readers, will be discussing Betty Smith's a Tree grows in Brooklyn on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m.

From the moment she entered the world, Francie needed to be made of stern stuff, for the often harsh life of Williamsburg demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family’s

erratic and eccentric behavior, such as her father Johnny’s taste for alcohol and aunt Sissy’s habit of marrying serially without the formality of divorce, no one, least of all Francie, could say that the Nolans’ life lacked drama. Call the Library 508-476-2695 for a copy of the book. New members always welcome. Homemade refreshments, inspired by the title being discussed, will be served.

Hope for charities facing a crisis For centuries, people have been donating to charity, supporting the causes and organizations most important to them. Sadly, charities are facing a crisis now, the number of people giving to charity is shrinking. most charities rely on individual giving to survive. a new bill recently introduced in Congress, called the Everyday Philanthropist act, helps make giving easier.

The Everyday Philanthropist act allows employees to designate part of their paycheck to be given to charities of their choice pre-tax through a Flexible giving account. you, your family, or your coworkers could lower your taxes by giving to your favorite charity through your employer.

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tim will be at Rhode island Comic-Con in the Artists Alley; friday, November 2nd - Sunday, November 4th.

27th Annual Turkey Raffle at Millbury Senior Center The raffle will take place on Friday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the millbury Senior Center. The Top 4 Prizes will include - grand Prize: 2 Night Escape Vacation at the grand Hotel in Ogunquit, maine. 2nd Prize: 50” 2016p LED Sceptre Television. 3rd

Prize: Case of assorted Wines. and 4th Prize: Thanksgiving Food Basket with Turkey. in addition, numerous items on display will be raffled off during the evening. refreshments will be sold during the event, including hot dogs

and other delicious surprises. Please come early and enjoy the fun.

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