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A Fresh New Look for Medway Field Town Re-Dedicates Joseph P. Hanlon Field

On Friday, September 19, the town of Medway re-dedicated Joseph P. Hanlon Field. The field’s new turf, renovated track and other improvements were the first of a 3-part athletic field project for the town.

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P. Hanlon Field. The finished field, one part of a three-part Athletic Field project the town approved in May, was rededicated at the game’s half-time, with Medway officials, school administrators and honored guest Joseph P. Hanlon and his family in attendance.

Medway High School football players broke new ground for their season opener against Stoneham on Friday, September 19, playing on the newly installed synthetic turf, under lights at the Medway High School’s Joseph

“In 2013, the town performed the Parks, Athletic Fields, Open Space Master Plan,” says Medway’s Public Services Director Tom Holder, “and part of that master plan was a capital project

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recommendation that determined that Medway was deficient of rectangular, multi-purpose fields.” Holder notes that the determination was made based on the number of youth groups needing space

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versus the number of fields the town had. At the Annual Town Meeting, in May of 2014, the town of Medway appropriated approximately $4 million for the rehabilitation of its current synthetic turf field, Hanlon Field, a project which was completed September 5, and for the construction of two additional synthetic turf, rectangular, multipurpose fields with lights. “We’re very satisfied with the product we’ve had as far as turf goes. That (old) turf was about 10 years old,” says Medway’s Athletic Director, Rob Pearl, who worked closely on plans to refurbish Hanlon Field. “At that point, we could’ve gotten another year out, but the fibers were breaking down. We contemplated waiting another year, but all three fields was a more attractive package. It made a lot more sense, and there were some cost saving involved in that.” Pearl explains that while about 350 games a year can be played on grass fields, a turf field can sustain 700-800 with no problem. Plus, he says, while grass turf takes awhile to establish and needs rest, with a turf field “you could be on it that day,” he says, and “as soon as the

In attendance at the re-dedication of Medway’s Hanlon Field was its namesake, Joseph P. Hanlon, along with members of his family.

snow melts, you’re ready to go.” Pearl the Medway “M,” already emblazoned in the field’s center is a nice touch, as are the hash marks. “In the past, those were painted on for us. Now, it’s part of the turf product,” says Pearl, who adds that the track looks like new, resurfaced with two top coats and new stripes, and safety netting at

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property the town purchased a few years ago, that needed to be completely designed, with site modifications.”

“This has been a great project. It took a lot of outreach to get it funded, to get support for it,” says Holder, who notes, “A majority of the funding came through Community Preservation Funds. By Massachusetts law, CPA funds can be used for everything, excluding the actual artificial turf, which cost $1.2 million.”

Local abutters were notified of these plans, and many attended meetings, says Holder. As a result, this new field was designed to have all traffic associated with it use the High School driveway/ entrance.

In addition to the turf for Hanlon Field, Pearl explains that 16 light bulbs were replaced for the 10-year-old fixtures, but that the new fields will be getting a more cost efficient set of light fixtures that reduces the illumination spill off, which will minimize any effect on abutters.

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Medway school officials also celebrated the updated football field and track.

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The remaining two fields to be built will be built on the high school complex, explains Holder. “One of the fields was existing natural turf practice and softball field. Now it will be a synthetic turf softball and practice field with lights, and the second field is adjacent to the High School on

Holder says that the plan is to have both new fields completed by the end of November. With the two new fields, says Pearl, Holliston High School will use them from 3-6 p.m. on weekdays (using the high school football field on Friday night games), while other youth groups in town can use them from 6-9 weekdays. Hanlon Field will also be used by the high school football team on Saturday mornings only for practices, which leaves it open for other groups like Pop Warner, which can prepare on Sunday for its games. More information on the Medway Athletic Fields master plan is on the town website at www.townofmedway.org

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Preliminary Design Presented for Millis Athletic Fields Project By J.D. O’Gara

In mid-September, CDM Smith, hired by the Town of Millis to provide an Athletic Fields Preliminary Design Project, came back with its results. It presented those results to the Millis School Committee on September 16, and later, in a public hearing, to residents and town Selectmen on September 22. Jim McKay, Assistant Town Director and a member-at-large of the town’s appointed Fields Committee, noted that CDM’s contract had required them to have the whole project priced out by September 22. He explains that CDM took the first feasibility study and built on that to come up with these fields and the design. McKay explains that the Fields Committee is comprised of a representative from school committee, Sean Doherty, a representative from the Board of Selectmen, Andrea Wagner, and three members at large, including himself, Dave Baker and Richard Nichols. Charles Aspinwall is an associate non-voting member. McKay explains that the committee achieved its goal of having a presentation ready by September 22. In a community survey of Millis residents taken before CDM’s research, a majority had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the playing fields (53%) and the condition of the facilities (56%) of Millis fields. While 35%

expressed satisfaction with the availability of fields for use, 34% were dissatisfied, 24% neutral and 7% offered no opinion. A plurality, almost half (49%) of Millis residents were dissatisfied with the adequacy of facilities for their sports. Results of the CDM Study includes a cost comparison of natural vs. artificial turf over an 8-year-period, suggesting that although initial costs of artificial turf are higher, the ultimate breakdown is $520 per 2-hour game with natural turf, versus $270 per game with artificial turf, which can take more play, requires less maintenance and does not need rest. The company recommended the artificial turf product for the field behind Clyde Brown and Millis High School and town park improvements, as well as a new natural turf soccer field at Oak Grove Farm. In the study, at the high school level, the stadium would be shifted away from wetlands, include artificial turf, lights and a concession stand, with facilities, and an adjacent baseball field would convert to a softball field. An additional baseball field would be constructed where the tennis and basketball facilities now are, with tennis and basketball shifted over to the area behind the town bandstand. The projected costs for this range from $4.19 million to $5.04 million. At Clyde Brown, the existing

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This diagram shows an overview of improvements for Millis High School sports as outlined in the Athletic Fields Preliminary Design Project, prepared for Millis by CDM Smith. The preliminary design was presented to town selectmen on September 22 and the subject is on the November 3 Town Meeting warrant.

artificial, multi-use synthetic turf field, with drainage, lighting, fencing and a scoreboard. The projected costs for this range from $1.26 million to $1.47 million. At Oak Grove Farm, behind the Oak Grove Farmhouse, a natural turf soccer field would be added. The projected cost for this field ranges from $770K to $920K. Additional parking at Oak Grove and Town Park would also be added. Sean Doherty, a member of

of the School Committee, says, “This is what we came up with after an exhaustive search of what land was available and where we could legally build these fields,” He adds, “I think (the town athletic fields project) has to happen. I think the track team going out of town, with no home games is a disgrace, that kids practice in hallways and on roads. It’s a potential lawsuit, and the track program has quadrupled in the last year or two.” Doherty stresses that 97 girls now play soccer on

sport is exploding, with the fields in dangerous shape that cannot accommodate the growing need. “Too many kids are playing on too few fields, and the fields don’t hold up,” says Doherty, who adds that this project “isn’t asking for anything crazy, just the bare bones.” Doherty says he hopes that, in the future, with artificial turf, the town might be able to recoup some of its expense from out-oftowners paying to use the new space. McKay explains that various groups in town were consulted about the plan, and some had reservations. In particular, the Historical Commission expressed concerns about the existence and potential loss of foundations in the ground behind Oak Grove Farmhouse dating back to the time of Lansing Village, something McKay says the town may investigate. Doherty maintains that the need for updated fields exists and will have to be met. “Right now, all sub-varsity games have to be played on the road,” says Doherty, “and Millis is already in danger of losing the ability to host playoff games for soccer and football due to MIAA rules and regulations. I can’t stress athletics need to go hand in hand with the academics, and the academics in this town I would describe as on the cusp of greatness.” A placeholder has been put on the warrant for the November 3 Millis Town Meeting to discuss the Town Fields Project.

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Youth Group to Collect Canned Goods for Food Pantry Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Ticonderoga Area By J.D. O’Gara The youth groups at the Millis Church of Christ will once again take to the streets of the Ticonderoga neighborhood the Sunday before Halloween, to “Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat.” According to Youth Pastor Rev. Sheri Anderson, both younger and older youth groups will participate in the annual event, which will take place on Sunday, October 26, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. Residents of that area of Millis who would like to donate are asked to have bagged food items that are

non-perishable, non-expired and unopened by their doors during that time. Children will pick up the food and bring it to the Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry, where they will later sort and organize donations. Anderson explains that in her experience, food collection efforts are more successful in neighborhoods like Ticonderoga, in which houses are close together, the neighborhood is not extremely affluent and neighbors have a community spirit.

Anderson explains that the older youth group, 7th grade and up, is called Pathfinders, and consists of about 20 kids, while about 15 children are involved in Kids for the Kingdom, made up of 4th, 5th and 6th graders. “We are doing a lot of really exciting things this year,” says the Youth Pastor, noting that her group has worked with City Reach, in Boston, run out of the Episcopal cathedral, in which students are immersed in what it is like to live homeless. Students also participated in a mission trip this year.

Millis M.E.R.I.T. Haunted Hayride October 25 at Tangerini’s By J.D. O’Gara Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm will once again come alive with the thrills and chills of a good oldfashioned Haunted Halloween for one night only this year, Saturday, October 25, from 5:30-10 p.m. (spooky meter low from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and high after that!) The event will take place at 139 Spring Street, Millis, Mass., and tickets are available both at Tangerini’s and at Roche Bros. for $10 per person or $45 for a family-5 pack. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information on the hayride, call (508) 376-5024. Proceeds from the night’s event will benefit M.E.R.I.T. (Millis Educational Resource Initiatives Team). M.E.R.I.T. raises funds for a wide variety

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Another Applicant Withdraws Plans for Medway Lot By J.D. O’Gara Although signs had promised activity at “Tri-Valley Commons,” the plot of land between Papa Gino’s and Charles River Bank in Medway, the developer, Rich Landry, withdrew his application for the land in mid-August, according to Suzy Affleck-Childs, Medway’s Planning and Economic Development Coordinator. “There had been a new submittal for Tri-Valley Commons, but he called last Wednesday and indicated his decision not to pursue it any further,” says Affleck-Childs. The applicant, she says, had been the architect for the previous applicant, who also withdrew his application for the land, zoned by the town for commercial development.

Affleck-Childs explains that the future development of the parcel has nothing to do with commercial property next to it. “Even if there are vacancies on an adjacent or nearby parcel, that does not prevent a property owner or prospective property owner from seeking to develop that real estate in a fashion that meets the zoning. It’s really their responsibility to do the market research with due diligence to determine if they feel that the marketplace can support additional retail space,” she says. The town, she says, has a responsibility to issue permits in accordance with state law. If the property is zoned for commercial development, she says, the town does not have the authority to deny an application.

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Apps for the Interior Design World By Alex Yavarow What was life like before smart phones? I have only had a smart phone for three years, but now that I have one, I don’t know what I would do without it. It has a camera so I can snap a quick picture, a calculator so I can quickly figure the 35% discount on a pair of shoes, and a GPS in case I get lost. I can check my email, keep up with my friends on social media, and play games when I am bored in a waiting room. It seems as though there is an app for just about everything. There are even apps that make my job as an interior designer a little bit easier, and can also be very helpful for people looking to remodel or redecorate. Here are a few of my favorites: Houzz--There was once a time when gathering design inspiration meant flipping through design magazines and putting paper clips on the pages that caught your eye. Or, you’d tear these pages out and stick them all in a bulky folder, but inevitably, you’d lose that one image that really spoke to your vision. Called “the Wikipe-

dia of interior and exterior design” by CNN, Houzz is the new way to organize your design inspiration images and ideas. The app, which features over 2 million high resolution photos, is a wonderful on-the-go resource for finding, saving, and sharing inspirational images in “Ideabooks”, so that you always have them hansy. I highly recommend that all my clients start an Ideabook for any project we work on together so I can get a better sense of their style and their desires for the space. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so having a plethora of inspirational images is invaluable. Photomeasure Lite--This app allows you to take a picture of a space and then draw measurements right on the picture within the app. While I prefer good old fashioned graph paper and pencil for typical measures, this app is great if you just need to take a few quick notes on a space. It is also good for homeowners searching for furniture or art to determine whether a piece will fit within the

space, and is a great way to always have these notes and measurements on the go. Bubble Level (or any free level app)--This one is pretty simple, but it is so great having a level always at your fingertips. It makes hanging wall art and pictures a cinch! Color Capture--Let’s say you have a tea kettle in a pretty pale yellow color that you really want to represent in your kitchen design. You’d love to paint your walls that pale yellow color. The old method would be you take home a bunch of paint chips, only to find that none of them are quite right. The next step is you start bringing the darn tea kettle around with you to paint stores trying to find a coordinating color, but you just end up looking silly. Cue the Color Capture app! With this app from Benjamin Moore, you can take a picture of pretty much anything, and as long as it is properly lit, the app will provide you with a color match, as well as coordinating colors to choose from!

Alexandra Yavarow is one of the lead interior designers at Masters Touch, a design-build firm in Holliston, Massachusetts. For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@MastersTouchWeb.com or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com.

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Gervasi joins the Murphy Insurance Team Tricia Gervasi has joined Murphy Insurance Agency as Human Resources Manager. Gervasi has 20+ years of experience and has a Professional in Human Resources designation from the HR Certification Institute. She is responsible for developing human resources strategies and solutions for the agency including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and regulatory compliance.

member of Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Central Massachusetts Employer’s Association (CMEA). Gervasi lives in her hometown of Auburn with her husband, son and daughter. She is active in the community and is a designated Auburn Town Meeting Member. She periodically volunteers for the Auburn Public Schools and is involved in fundraising for Bella’s Ball, which benefits Why Me, Inc.

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Medway & Millis Welcome New Energy Manager Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Millis and Medway have hired a new Energy Manager, Robert Weiss, who will be working half-time in each town. Weiss started at the end of August. The two towns were among 30 in the state to receive this type of grant.

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Medway Business Council Continues “Candidates Night” Tradition It has been a long tradition of the Medway Business Council to invite candidates that will represent Medway as part of their district. So far MBC has confirmed four candidates are able to fit the Council’s event into their schedule. They are Mark W. Reil, Jr of Mendon; Jeffrey N. Roy of Franklin, Senator Karen Spilka, of Ashland and Rep. John V. Fernandes of Milford. All of the candidates are excited to have the opportunity to come before the business community of Medway and share some of their ideas and plans that will specifically be of interest to the members of MBC.

MBC invites all local businesses to come to this event and get a close up look at the candidates and their positions. This evening’s event will be held on October 15th from 5-7 at DEREK’S Restaurant in the Medway Plaza. The evening is OPEN TO ALL AREA BUSINESSES. There will be light refreshments. Price for the evening’s event will be $15/member and $20/ non-member. To register your attendance, please email us at info@medwaybusinesscouncil.org by October 10th .

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A Mountain of Books! If you are looking for a great deal on books, CDs and DVDs, head to the Friends of the Medway Library Book Sale. The Mega Fall Sale begins with the “Friends-Only Sale” on Friday evening, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. Members get first chance to preview and buy books. Memberships may be bought at the door or dues paid ahead of time at the library. A year’s individual membership is only $10 for individuals and $15 for families.

The Public Sale is Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following Saturday, October 25 is the Bag Sale in which buyers may fill up a brown paper grocery bag for only $5. According to co-president Meg Hamilton, “the sale is more than just getting bargains on books, it is a way to help out our library. The $18,000 Friends raised last year from our sales supplemented the library’s operating budget, helping to pay for family programs

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Millis Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 15 The Millis Cultural Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Last year, the Millis Cultural Council distributed about $4,000.00 in grants. The Millis Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Common-

wealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. For specific guidelines and complete information on the Millis Cultural Council, contact Jodie Garzon, Chairperson, at millisculturalcouncil@gmail.com.

Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at http://www.mass-culture. org/lcc_public.aspx. Application forms are also available at Millis Town Clerk Office/Town Hall, Millis Public Library. Don’t forget to submit your 2015 Millis Film Festival entry by January 15, 2015! For submission forms, qualifying rules and procedures, prize and award information, updates and further information, visit the Millis Cultural Council on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Millis-Cultural-Council/280926762013521.

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Medway Lions Bottle/Can Drive October 4 The Medway Lions will conduct its monthly bottles and cans collection on Saturday, October 4, 2014 starting at 9 a.m.; proceeds are used to support community services. Redeemables should be placed at curbside by 9 a.m., brought directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive, or placed anytime in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street. The Lions thank residents for their support.

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Millis Historical Open Houses, October 19 In coordination with International Archaeology Month, the Millis Historical Commission will host open houses at Oak Grove Farmhouse (Rte. 115), the Niagara Building (Exchange Street, across from Foreign Car Repair) and the Ellice School, (on Pleasant Street) on October 19th. The historical sites will be open to the public from 12-3 p.m. The open houses will give the public a chance to view what has been happening and to ask questions about each structure. Refreshments will be served, and commission members will be at each location. Look for more information at www.millishistory.org.

Millis Firefighters 4th Annual Golf Tournament, October 3 Swing into the action at the Fourth Annual Millis Firefighters Golf Tournament, to take place at the Glen, 84 Orchard Street in Millis on Friday, October 3, 2014. The event includes a 12 p.m. registration, with a 1 p.m. start. The cost is $125 per player, and interested sponsors can sponsor a hole for $100. Tickets for dinner are $25, and the night includes dinner, raffles, a DJ and awards. There will also be a $5,000 hole-in-one contest and a $5,000 putting challenge.

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Friends of the Millis Library Book Sale and Family Fun Day The Friends of the Millis Public Library will hold its Annual Fall Book Sale and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 25th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roche Bros. Community Room. The library is located on 961 Main St. in Millis. The free and open event will include family-friendly activities including story-times, face painting and more.

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Firefighters of Millis, a nonprofit organization, says event organizer Chuck Bishop. “With this, we provide a scholarship to a high school student each year, as well as fund countless organizations in town that come up short on funding or that need that little touch that just wasn’t in the budget. Our phone is always ringing and it’s nice to be able to help with the little things as well as the big.”

Donations are being accepted now for this sale. Please bring donations inside the Friends Room of the library during regular business hours: Please no VHS videos, textbooks or magazines. Proceeds help support the purchase of museum passes and programs for the library. The Friends sponsor three book sales annually. For more information, visit http://www.millislibrary.org/Millis/ or call 376-8282.

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Since the walk began, “We have donated more than $500,000 to DF,” says Kathy Chisolm, one of the original members who started the walk who is now volunteer coordinator, treasurer and Dana Farber liaison. “Because of the generosity of our sponsors, we are able as a group to donate 100% of all our proceeds to Dana Farber, and Dana Farber has commended us on being exceptionally lean in terms of our expenses. We’re able to take every dollar walkers raise and give that right back to DF.”

In 2013, 367 joined in the walk, and that number has grown, says Chisolm from 130 in the very first year. “One thing that jumps out is that of those 367 walkers, we span many generations of participants. You’ve got everyone from babies in strollers to grandmothers and great grandmothers participating,” says Chisolm. “That’s really heartwarming, to see that so many generations are participating in this event and toward this cause.

The walk has two major sponsors, says Denise Cronin, who is in charge of sponsorship for the walk. The Walking Company has been a part of the effort for three years now. The store, based in California, with a shop in Natick, called out of the blue at that time to donate its services. It generously donates all the t-shirts, says Cronin, which has to amount to at least $5,000.

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This year, another donor emerged out of the blue, says Cronin. Moe’s Southwest Grill, in Bellingham’s Market Basket Plaza called and said that the walk’s mission was really in line with what he wanted to do, but he wanted to contribute more. “He wanted to do an event there and was really excited, wanting to get involved,” says Cronin, “He offered to donate a whole day’s (October 17) proceeds to the walk. Having this at Moe’s is going to bring awareness to our walk in a different community we’ve been wanting to reach out to, a really great base of young people, since so many people are affected by breast cancer.” Even aside from the major sponsors, says Cronin, “The support we get from the business community is amazing. We have our

banner sponsors, three local businesses that have been sponsoring for last several years.” The banner sponsors of the walk include Dr. Edmon Jacobson, Main Efforts Financial (located above Fiske’s) and New England Coffee Company, which has its roots in Holliston. Cronin adds that there are seven pink ribbon sponsors, donors of $300, and 21 Walk Partner Sponsors ($175). Annmarie’s Dance Centre supports the walk, as does The Grapevine, with its pink event, which will take place this year on November 6. “We have such a wide range of sponsors, it’s just so awesome, it really is, and we have all kinds of local people who’ve come forward, businesses locally who donate time and money and goods and services. We’re very, very lucky,” says Cronin. It helps that the group organizing the event, many original members who were friends with Maryellen, runs like, as Chisolm says, “a well

oiled machine. We’ve all been working together for years, very, very dedicated women who really care about this cause, really cared about Maryellen.” The day will also include an opportunity drawing and silent auction, both of which feature, thanks to Dana Farber, a pair of American airlines tickets. There’s even a

New England Patriots ticket package among the auction items. Every participant is automatically entered in the opportunity drawing, although tickets are sold before and at the event. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, contact Katy Connors at Connors. kate@gmail.com.

For more information on the walk, or how to get involved, visit www.hollistonwalks.org. Although pre-registration is preferred, says Chisolm, “People can walk in. We love walk-ins, we love our pre-registered, we love them all.”

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LIVING HEALTHY Excellence in Cataract Surgery: Know What You Should Expect By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Cataract surgery is by far the most common surgery performed in the United States. With advanced technology and highly skilled surgeons, modern cataract surgery should be a rather quick, outpatient and minimal risk procedure. Your expectations should not only be to improve your vision, reduce glare at night, achieve brighter and more vivid colors and an overall improvement of your day to day activities, but you should also have an opportunity to reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts and in many cases eliminate this need. In 2014, how do you know you are getting the best resources, experience, skills and outcomes? Here are the questions you should be asking your surgeon: • What type of anesthesia am I going to get? With modern cataract surgery, most surgeries should be completed under topical anesthesia and local sedation. Local sedation means that the anesthesiologist will give you minimal sedation, allowing you to recover your activities after surgery almost immediately with little or no risk on your health. Topical anesthesia means that the surgery eye becomes numb with drops. No need for injections and shots around the eye. No shots translates into less risk of bleeding and side effects from the shots. Ask your surgeon about his techniques and how your

procedure will be performed. • What are the risks? One of the most dreaded risks of cataract surgery is accidental damage to the posterior capsule, which is the back wall of the bag holding your lens. This complication should happen in less than 5% of the cases, and the source of this information should be credible. Ask your surgeon about his/ her complication rate. • Where will the surgery be performed? Different centers have different equipment and resources. For instance, Massachusetts has only two centers offering bladeless cataract surgery, one of which is located in Waltham, MA and offering free door to door transportation service. Bladeless laser assisted surgery should be an option if you want to reduce dependence on glasses at the same time as your cataract surgery is being performed. This technology can also soften the cataract if it is dense and thick, allowing a safer and better outcome. Ask your Ophthalmologist if he/ she is able to offer this technology. • What type of implant am I going to get? Different lens implants can be used during cataract surgery with different materials, quality and ability to reduce your need for glasses. Ask your surgeon what type of implants he/ she uses and why. • Will my need to wear glasses be reduced? Cataract surgery

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Medical conditions like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or thyroid disorder can affect the skin. Medications which contain lithium, steroids, and high androgen birth control pills can worsen acne. Pore-clogging makeup, skin care products and hair products can aggravate acne. Daily use of inappropriate moisturizers, sunscreens, foundation and blush can lead to breakouts. Loose powder mineral makeup is best because it contains no pore clogging oils. Stress plays a role in adult acne. While stress itself doesn’t cause acne flare-ups, it can aggravate hormones that do. The higher your stress level, the more prone you are to break out.

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PARCC Or MCAS: MetroWest Towns Make Their Decisions by Jane

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It’s a truism that only death and taxes are inevitable, but Massachusetts students know there’s another inevitability: standardized tests. The question this year is which one?

Massachusetts has made the decision that the MCAS test, developed after the passing of the Massachusetts Educational Reform Act in 1993, is no longer applicable to the material being taught in Massachusetts schools.

The Department of Education has therefore explored two options: to revamp the MCAS test so it more adequately reflects what students are being taught, or to switch to a new test entirely. The proposed new standardized

Local Groups Oppose Adoption of Common Core

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Dumbing down education? Lowering standards? Setting a national curriculum without any advice from actual educators? These are the accusations some level against Common Core.

Critics of Common Core argue, among other things, that the English literature standards remove classical literature in favor of newspaper and magazine articles, and that the Algebra II section (with calculus optional) is too weak for STEM college requirements.

The Common Core Forum is a grass-roots organization protesting the Common Core standards. They have introduced legislation in Massachusetts to delay implementation of PARCC and to give parents the right to opt out of Common Core and the statistics-gathering. In Medway, one such group is Medway Matters. They’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/pages/Medway-Matters-Parents-AgainstCommon-CorePARCC/608596772541825. Hopkinton’s group Core Concerns is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hopkintoncoreconcerns. Common Core Forum argues that the adoption of the Common Core standards has been cloaked in transparency, as opposed to the openness surrounding the MCAS standards developed in 1993 with the passing of the Massachusetts Educational Reform Act.

According to a guest editorial in the Herald this June, 60% of Massachusetts school districts have voted to delay, defer or reject the PARCC test. Common Core Forum has introduced the “Let’s Stay No. 1” legislation package. This package includes legislation to allow parents to opt out their children from the PARCC tests. It also allows parents to stop the collection of data by CCSS if they find it unnecessary or intrusive. They are also arguing for a two-year moratorium on the PARCC test and a reversion to the pre-2010 Massachusetts educational standards. You can read about Common Core and the Common Core Standards at http://www.corestandards.org where they address many of the accusations of their critics.

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Last year, Massachusetts initiated a two-year process of testing the test. In Phase I, certain classrooms participated in the PARCC test while the rest of their schools took MCAS. This year, in Phase II, districts were allowed to choose whether to have all their students use PARCC or all their students use MCAS. Based on the results of operational testing this year, the Department of Education will make a determination in Fall, 2015 as to whether the state as a whole switches to PARCC, or whether we develop the next generation of MCAS. PARCC is part of Common Core. The Common Core standards are not without controversy, and many parents and educators have reservations about the way the standards were implemented as well as the standards themselves. Local school districts each took a long look at all the factors before deciding whether to opt in to PARCC or remain with MCAS. The Department of Education and

Superintendent Association each hosted meetings to share information to help each district make the decision. This past July, the Framingham school committee voted 4-3 to stay with MCAS rather than move to PARCC. This was over the objection of Stacy Scott, the superintendent of schools. Medway also has voted to delay PARCC for another year. Joan Lynn, Millis’s Director of Curriculum K through 12, believes a change was necessary. “When the state of Massachusetts rewrote their curriculum framework, it became obvious that the current MCAS testing didn’t match what our standards were.” In her view, the dialogue about the different tests is in and of itself a benefit to students. “This is not a bad conversation to be having in Massachusetts.” Holliston school district made the decision in June to remain with MCAS for the current year. Dr. Sara Ahern, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, says, “I wouldn’t say it was a difficult decision, but it was one that needed careful consideration. The superintendent and I tried to present multiple aspects of the decision for the school committee to consider.” She adds, “One of the benefits of staying with MCAS is not creating too much change while there’s still a little uncertainty.”

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Joyce Edwards, Director of Instructional Services for the Franklin school district, also highlights the change as a motivating factor – but in the other direction. Franklin has chosen PARCC for its students. “We wanted our students to have first crack at becoming proficient with the next generation of testing.” Last year’s pilot testing also helped drive Franklin’s decision. “The kids responded very well to PARCC and were very comfortable with it.” Millis opted for MCAS. “We were on the fence,” says Lynn, “because there’s no harm in going to PARCC. We won’t be penalized. But is it worth giving up MCAS for one year if the state of Massachusetts decides in six months to stick with MCAS?” As with Holliston, the uncertainty seems to have been the driving factor for Millis. “The school committee recommended we stick with MCAS, mostly because the state hadn’t made its definitive answer.”

No matter what the state decides, Franklin’s Joyce Edwards feels a change in testing is to everyone’s benefit. “If the test itself aligns better with what’s being taught in the classroom, that’s better. MCAS no longer measures what we’re actually teaching. The teachers also felt that there was a tremendous benefit to assessing what students actually learn.” Millis’s Joan Lynn also is confident the process will work out in the students’ best interest. “They’ll go through this year and administer the tests. They’ll tabulate the results, get feedback, look at surveys from kids and teachers, and look for impacts. They’ll look at the results once they’re scored. Did this assessment match our standards? Then Massachusetts will also ask if it’s a match for Massachusetts.” In the end, the students matter more than any standardized test. Lynn says, “We’re looking for more real life experience for kids. Less multiple choice and more open responses. More explaining your work. More opportunities for kids to be really assessed for what they’re doing in their schools.”

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Sports Pierre-Charles’ Patience Paying Off For Millis Eleven By KEN HAMWEY Chris Ahl was a dominant running back for Millis last year, but he’s graduated, leaving the highprofile role to Josh Pierre-Charles, a 5-foot-9, 185-pound junior whose patience has been a virtue for the Mohawks.

As a sophomore last season, Pierre-Charles gained 780 yards and scored eight touchdowns as the Mohawks’ second option. Whether teaming with Ahl or filling in to give him a breather, Pierre-Charles displayed terrific ability as an all-purpose back who can use speed to get outside or rely

on power to run over an opponent. New coach Dana Olson has high expectations for his featured back and knows the time has come for Pierre-Charles to step into Ahl’s shoes to provide an offensive spark for the Mohawks. “Josh is a special player,’’ Olson said. “He’s waited his turn to become a fulltime starter. He’s an explosive runner who goes 4.5 in the 40. Dale Olmsted (last year’s head coach) gave Josh his share of carries and he complemented Ahl well. Josh has been patient and that says a lot about his character.’’ Pierre-Charles has an insatiable work ethic and he’s always striving to improve in all areas. “I’ve worked to improve on reading linebackers and making my cuts more efficient,’’ PierreCharles said. “Getting to the outside quicker is another area where I strive to be better. At safety, I try to understand offensive sets and know where the receivers are going. Another key is closing down the alley a running back chooses.’’

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Two of Pierre-Charles’ best games last year were at opposite ends of the schedule. In the opener against Greater New Bedford, he scored two touchdowns and in the playoffs against Diman Vocational he demonstrated his speed and power that resulted in an 80yard touchdown.

“I was at the fullback slot and ran right,’’ he recalled. “I hit the lineman, bounced off him, reversed direction to the left and outran everyone for a touchdown. That score put us comfortably ahead.’’ Pierre-Charles is hoping Millis will be comfortably ahead again in the Tri Valley League Small Division standings. After qualifying for their third straight playoff berth last year, he’s optimistic the Mohawks can earn a Super Bowl date in December. So far, the Mohawks are 1-1 in nonleague games and Pierre-Charles has rushed for 250 yards and has scored three touchdowns. “I’m confident we’ll be in the playoffs again,’’ he said. “And, I think we’ll get to the Super Bowl. I say that because we’ve got more experience this season and we’ve matured as a group.’’ A fan of both Olmsted and Olson, Pierre-Charles rates both as “outstanding motivators’’ and he’s delighted the transition has gone smoothly. “Coach Olson is more defensive-minded but with very little change, we’ve adjusted quickly,’’ Pierre-Charles said. The Millis native, who spent five days a week during the summer in the weight room, also has high praise for two of his blockers and a teammate in the secondary. Guard Pete Fallon and tackle Tom O’Brien clear the way for the ju-

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Sports Brandon Aims to Take Medway Boys Soccer to Top by

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Over the past two years the Medway boys soccer team has captured a Division 2 South and a Division 3 South Championship, but has not been able to come out on top in the State Title game. In 2012, after going 14-3-1 during the regular season Medway fell to Groton-Dunstable 2-0 in the Division 2 Championship contest and last year, despite positing another phenomenal regular season (132-3), was ousted by Belchertown 2-1 in overtime. As the Mustang’s freshmen boys soccer coach for the past three years, Neil Brandon has been elevated to the varsity boys head coach this fall and is hoping to take Medway to the Promised Land. “We’ve been to the finals for the past two years and have a lot of experience, we’re proven winners,” the new head coach said. “I’m looking to get this team over that Finals hump, something we haven’t been able to do the past few years. This team is extremely hungry, willing to work hard and get back to where they want to be.” Brandon’s Mustangs will be taking a one-day-at-a-time attitude, while staying healthy and hopefully peaking in November. Medway will be returning seven starters and the first player off the bench from last year’s squad, and that makes the new coach very happy. “That’s a very good chunk of talented athletes coming back,” Brandon said. “As a coach, I am extremely lucky.” Although the coach is very lucky to have the amount of gifted soccer players taking the field once again this fall, he did lose Justin Kaplan, a 4-year striker that netted 16 goals and 12 assists last year.

Those numbers will be tough to replace, but junior Jake Warren is going to give it his all. “Jake, who was third on the team in goals and second in points, was named Co-MVP of the team in addition to being named to the TriValley League All Star squad,” the coach said. “He’s very dangerous on the wing; aggressive when he attacks and just doesn’t let the opposition rest.” In addition to Warren, Medway will return 4 senior and one junior captains, all whom bring something different to the team in their own way. Senior captains include Henry Cobb, a four year left fullback; twins Adem (midfield) and Alex (center defender) Karacaogu; and Brendon Robinson, midfielder. Junior keeper Mike Baggon is the final Mustang captain. Medway has one and only one goal for this soccer season – State Championship or bust. “It is very high expectations, but we’ve been to the state finals the past two years with a core group of athletes that are passionate about getting over that last hurdle,” Brandon said. “You’ve got to credit Jeff Hallenbeck (the team’s past coach) who really changed the culture of soccer at Medway. His emphasis on possession soccer and the technical aspects of the game cultivated the cohesiveness of the program on all levels.” Playing in the TVL, the Mustangs will have its hands full game

New Medway Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Neil Brandon plans to take the team where they want to be, to the State Final.

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Millis Public Schools Begins Analysis of MCAS Results Joan Lynn, Director of Curriculum, Millis Public Schools The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the results of the spring 2014 MCAS assessments. The Millis Schools is pleased with our initial review of the data. Students and teachers have continued to work on enhancing instructional strategies and learning in the classroom; and we are seeing the results. We have historically focused our initial analysis on the number of students falling into the top two categories - Advanced and Proficient. The data again showed us that Millis students are doing considerably better than the state average. Millis students continue to outscore the state average in 5 out of 7 ELA categories, 6 out of 7 Math categories and 2 out of 3 Science tests. The Millis Public Schools is succeeding in moving more students

into those top two categories. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results show 75% of the Millis students taking the MCAS scored in the Advanced and Proficient categories compared to 69% across the state in the area of English Language Arts, an increase of 2% over last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results. A significant increase of 10% in grade 3 over the state average represents a movement of 12% over last year within our district. This kind of growth supports the implementation of researched based-instructional practices that is happening in our classrooms. Our 7th, 8th and 10th graders continue to do well with 85%, 92% and 97% respectively scoring in the Advanced and Proficient categories. In mathematics, the district results show 67% of our students are in those top two categories compared to 60% at the state level. The most significant increase was our

grade 3 students. Eighty-five percent of them scored in the desired categories, 16% over the state average and up 19% over the 2013 scores. While we are pleased with most of our data, we have identified areas where we need to improve, particularly in math. As we continue to examine the data, we will be looking specifically at strengths and areas of concern. We need to look at our curriculum, our instruction and the needs of our students. The continued implementation of our middle school math, as well as increased emphasis on writing at the elementary school this year, will be key for us to personalize the instruction to meet those needs. We will develop plans for enhancing our strengths and addressing the areas of need. MCAS presentations will be offered to the School Committee in early October and are videotaped for the local cable station as well as posted on our website, www.millis.k12.ma.us

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Come Stuff a Truck with Food for Millis Food Pantry October 18 Event at Rocky’s Presented by Be Confident, Be Courageous and Millis Lions By J.D. O’Gara Millis has a growing number of families relying on the Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry in the basement of Church of Christ. Wouldn’t it be great to stuff a truck full of food to stock those shelves for the coming winter months? That’s the idea Maria Melchionda, owner of Be Confident, Be Courageous (www.beconfidentbecourageous.com) had when she approached the Millis Lions

Club to participate in the “Stuff a Truck for the Millis Food Pantry,” to be held at Rocky’s Ace Hardware in Millis, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on October 18th. “Maria and I are good friends, and I helped her with all her PR aspects of her company,” says Millis Lions Club President Debbie Hayes. “She called the Lions and said ‘I’d really like to do this,’ and I took it to the board, and they unanimously said absolutely.” “In sponsoring the ‘Stuff a Truck

for the Millis Food Pantry,’ we wanted to give back to our community to help others. We know that the Food Pantry has been struggling, so it was necessary to coordinate this drive for the people of our community who need assistance. We saw a need and wanted to do something, and what a bonus when the Millis Lions Club said yes to co-sponsoring it with us! It is an honor to work with them,” says Melchionda. The Millis Lions Club (www. millislionsclub.org), originally chartered in 1945, currently has 66 members, who work to support Massachusetts Lions Eye

Research and the national Lions’ fund that gives money for eye research internationally, says Hayes. They also support the local community. “Specifically, within the town, we support the food pantry, seniors, students, with scholarships and more. Last year, there were seven recipients of scholarships. Every other year, we do an auction in March (to support the scholarships),” says Hayes. Be Confident, Be Courageous is a company that sells products that inspire, with messages of hope. It seeks to raise awareness of the

simple things in life, such as appreciating others, spending time with loved ones and living your dream. Each month, it chooses a different nonprofit organization with which to share a percentage of its profits, and on March 23, 2015, it will host the conference “Taking the Lead for Children (TLC) at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, in Sturbridge, Mass. If you know of a charity in need of financial assistance within your community, please tell them to visit www.beconfidentbecourageous.com and apply for the Charity of the Month.

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Everything Teens Need to Know About Sex Ed They Can Learn... in Church? Anatomy, puberty, dating and relationships, gender identity and sexual orientation, lovemaking and masturbation, contraception and unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, sexual abuse, communication skills and decisionmaking. These are some of the core topics in Our Whole Lives, the sexuality education program offered by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Medfield, open to teens in Medfield and nearby towns. Our Whole Lives was developed by two faith communities, the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. The curriculum is secular in content but reflects the inclusive, progressive, justice-oriented values of both denominations. Parents

of participants attend an orientation to become familiar with the program’s content, values, and assumptions. OWL facilitators, in this case members of First Parish in Medfield, are fully trained, experienced and teach in groups of two or three. OWL curricula are available for many ages: Grades K-1, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, for Young Adults, and for Adults. First Parish began offering OWL in 2004 and will be offering the Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12 classes on Sunday evenings during the 201415 school year. The goal of OWL is helps participants gain the knowledge, values and skills to lead sexually healthy, responsible lives. OWL is based on the idea that knowledge about human sexuality is helpful, not

harmful, in promoting a sexually healthy, responsible society. In OWL, teens have the right to ask questions about sexuality, explore those questions, and be treated with respect by their adult facilitators and by one another. If you or your teen is interested in OWL, there is a mandatory parent orientation (without teens) on Sunday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at First Parish, 26 North St, Medfield, and teens start the program Sunday, October 26 at 7 p.m., meeting a few Sunday evenings each month throughout the school year. Contact Alison Streit Baron, Director of Religious Education at First Parish, dre@firstparishmedfield.org.

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Cartooning in the Digital Age at Medway Library, Oct. 26 Professional cartoonist Bill Barnes will present “Cartooning in the Digital Age” at Medway Public Library on Sunday, October 26, from 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration is requested for this free, fun & informative, two-part program. For more information or to pre-register, contact Medway Library (26 High Street, Medway MA, (508) 533-3217, mperkins@minlib.net. Making comic strips might just be the most fun job in the world, and thanks to the Internet it’s easier than ever to put work in front of potential readers. In this two-hour program, veteran cartoonist Bill Barnes (Unshelved, Not Invented Here) will show attendees how to make comic strips, publish them on the web, and maybe even make some money. The workshop will cover the basics of cartooning, for middle-schoolers through adults, moving onto the Techology and Business of Cartooning for mature teens and adults in the second hour. Attendees are welcome to attend one or both hours. Each half will end with a Q&A, and with the opportunity for participants to buy books from Bill Barnes. For more information on Bill Barnes, visit Unshelved (unshelved.com) or Not Invented Here (notinventedhere.re).

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Danielle Rochefort joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty Medfield, September 23, 2014 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty announced today that Danielle Rochefort has joined the company’s Medfield office as a Realtor. Michael McQuillan, manager of the 50-year old real estate firm, made the announcement. Ms. Rochefort comes to the company from another local agency and will work closely with clients in the sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties in the Metrowest and Greater Boston areas. “Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and energy to our new brand,” said McQuillan “We look forward to having her as a valuable member of our

organization!” Danielle has lived in Norfolk for 18 years with her family. As a former member of the Norfolk School Committee and Co-chair of the Norfolk School Building Task Force,

in Boston. In her position as Assistant Vice President and Senior Marketing Manager with the Trust Group, she worked closely with institutional clients and bank trust departments.

Danielle worked closely with her legislative representatives, state organizations and community on a number of educational and green initiatives. Danielle is also a strong supporter of the arts and is an active member of the King Philip Music Association.

Danielle is a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. If you would like to speak with Danielle about your real estate needs, she can be reached by phone or text at (508) 954-7690 or by email at danielle@BhhsPageRealty.com.

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Stony Brook Announces Its October Programming! Fall is spectacular at Stony Brook. Come see for yourself what’s going on. Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, October 4th and 18th, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Backyard Geology/ We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session

Nature in Art-3 modules: Saturdays, Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Capture the beauty of nature in autumn with a variety of art activities, including paper making, printing making, origami birds and butterflies; collage, paste paper and handmade books. The activities will be offered in three modules of three classes each. Module 1: Paper making 1: printing without a press; origami birds and butterflies decorated with pastels. Module 2 (Nov): Paper making 2, gelatin prints; handmade paper cards with stenciled designs. Module 3 (Dec): collage; paste paper; handmade books with Japanese sewn bindings containing completed class work. Fee: $95m/ $114nm per module

Early Morning Birds: Tuesdays in October, from 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Take an early morning walk in search of fall migrants. Birders of all levels are welcome to come explore with us as we enjoy fall in all its splendor. Fee: $6m/ $9nm per person Midday Yoga: Tuesdays in October, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you a parent with limited time for yourself or perhaps someone who works from home who’d like to get out for an hour of exercise to benefit the mind and body? This weekly All Levels Yoga class may be just right for you! Come to stretch and strengthen your body

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at Stony Brook. Fall and winter can be busy times for some of the wildlife at Stony Brook. Bring a friend and make a few more exploring the forest, fields and wetlands. Fee: $8m/ $10nm per person Yoga & Meditation Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 25th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Yoga is more than the yoga exercise and postures (asanas). Yoga is about “yoking” or bringing together - aligning, balancing, and centering the mind, body, and spirit. When we rely on the steady flow of our breath, yoga postures and ultimately meditation becomes easier; the daily challenges of life become less taxing and we are better able to relax and be at peace. We will go through a yoga practice, emphasizing the idea of “your mat - your practice” which simply means honoring your body and doing what feels right for you to do during the time that we share. Finally, we will close with a guided meditation. No experience with yoga or meditation is necessary. Children over 12 welcome. Fee: $50m/ $60nm Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

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Thanks to Yanks Supports Kids of Those in Service Prior to each school year, Thanks To Yanks assists Operation Home Front with their Back to School Brigade by collecting items that have been donated at various Dollar Tree stores. These items are then delivered to military bases and family readiness groups for distribution to children of our military. Thanks To Yanks is a local volunteer organization that assists military families whenever there is a

need. They hold an annual tribute dinner for military families on 9/11 and this year will hold their first Family Fun Walk on October 19th. The Family Fun Walk will raise funds and awareness of the needs of our military,veterans, their families and the programs that support them. For information or to register for the walk, please visit www.thankstoyanks.org or friend them on Facebook.

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Raffle tickets to Win Autographed NFL Football Still Available By Judy O’Gara Not just anyone can lead a Lion, especially members of the charitable organization, The Lions Club, but Holliston Lion Andy Porter is aiming for the seat of Second Vice District Governor of The Massachusetts Lions District 33K, which oversees Lions activities in 48 cities and towns. Hank Tamagno, who manned Andy’s fundraising booth at Celebrate Holliston (that sold raffle tickets for a football signed by Tom

Brady and Gronk), has full faith that Andy can do it. He should know. A Lion for over 30 years, Hank is a past District Governor for 33K. (1997-1998). “The raffle is to raise money to help Andy get elected,” said Hank, at the booth. Asked why he aspired to such a goal, Andy, a former Holliston Selectman and Holliston Citizen of the Year, replied,” There’s a progression to being a Lion. For 15 years, I did nothing but flip burgers and make

pancakes,” he says. “But I’m interested in the charities Lions donates to and I’m very interested in the community work. I’m a former selectman, and I’m always doing something to keep myself busy. Sometimes the rewards are not evident, but they are in Lions.” If you are interested in donating to Andy’s campaign (separate from Lions charitable fundraising events), or even if you simply want to win the NFL autographed football, which will be raffled off in November, call Hank Tamagno at (508) 429-5759.

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Local Lion Andy Porter is running for Second Vice District Governor of Lions 33K, and he and his supporters are raising funds for his campaign by raffling an NFL football autographed by Tom Brady and Gronk. Shown here, from left, past District Governor Hank Tamagno, Lisa Nelson, of Lunenberg, Andy Porter, and Sharon Audette, of Bridgewater. The two ladies are also running for the same seat in their own districts.

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Tri-County Grows Produce for Franklin, Medway Food Pantries Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s garden is in full bloom and the school has already harvested enough produce to donate to two food pantries this year. In the past, the school has donated all of its bounty to Franklin Food Pantry, which hosts a farmer’s market for its clients once a week in the summer. With the addition of an 8’x20’ greenhouse, as well as 15 more Earthboxes and three 15’x4’ raised beds, TriCounty has also been able to donate to Medway Food Pantry. “With both the expansions on our garden and the addition of the greenhouse, we have been able to

grow a lot more produce to give to the community,” Culinary Arts Instructor and Garden Coordinator Nancy Haney said. “Students love getting involved and working in the garden and really enjoy being able to give the produce to people in need.” Vegetables planted this past spring included several varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green onions, green beans, cauliflower, peppers and autumn vegetables such as pumpkins and butternut squash. In the first year, Tri-County donated 480 pounds of produce. That amount grew to 600 pounds in its second year, totaling over 1,000 pounds in just

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Pictured above are Tri-County RVTHS senior Christian Murphy of Wrentham and sophomore Miranda Way of Medway with some of the produce harvested and donated to Franklin and Medway Food Pantries. The school has donated almost 800 pounds of produce so far this year thanks to the recent expansion of the garden and addition of the greenhouse.

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Students volunteered to water and harvest the plants during the summer under the supervision of Tri-County faculty. They also helped transport the produce to the food pantries. Everything is donated or purchased with money raised specifically for the garden, which still needs new hoses, shelving, pots, and dirt to top off the beds and grow plants in the greenhouse. Members of the community who would like to make donations can call Haney at (508) 528-5400.

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Local Nature Calendar to Raise Funds for Millis Library The 2015 Millis Wildlife Calendar is now available for purchase at the Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street. Limited edition. Stunning photographs by naturalist George W. Trumbour, III. All proceeds to benefit children’s library programs and museum passes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Millis Public Library. Call (508) 376-8282 for more information.

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Third Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste of Medwayâ&#x20AC;? October 4 at Thayer Homestead By J.D. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gara Hungry? The Third Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste of Medway will take place on the

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Millis Recreation Gets into Halloween Spirit Have yourself a green Halloween. Community members are invited to donate gently used Halloween costumes for youths, adults and pets by Friday, October 10th. Come back and see if you can find a new costume for yourself or child this Halloween Season. Items may be dropped off at the Recreation Department in the designated box.

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Will Your Money Last? Risks to Retirement Income Courtesy of Ryland Hanstad A sound retirement income plan takes into account several financial risks, including the potential for the retiree to outlive his or her assets, the effects of inflation on future income, rising health care costs, and the uncertain future of the Social Security system. For example, inflation increases the future cost of goods and services; inflation can also erode the value of assets set aside to meet future costs if the assets earn less than the rate of inflation. In addition to these considerations, a plan should take care to avoid excessive withdrawals in the early years of retirement that could lead to premature depletion of assets. The overall objective of planning should be to create a sustainable stream of income that also has the potential to increase over time.

Will Your Money Last? Risks to Retirement Income With so much at stake when planning a retirement income stream, it pays to take a step back and see whether your plan takes into account the major obstacles to retirement income adequacy. When you take this big-picture view, consider the five major challenges most retirees face: the potential for outliving one’s assets; the threat of rising living costs; the impact of increasing health care costs; uncertainty about the future level of Social Security benefits; and the damage to longterm financial security that can be caused by excessive withdrawals in the early years of retirement. Understanding each of these challenges can lead to more confident preparation.

Examining the Issues Longevity. While most people look forward to living a long life,

they also want to make sure their longevity is supported by a comfortable financial cushion. As the average life span has steadily lengthened due to advances in medicine and sanitation, the chance of prematurely depleting one’s retirement assets has become a matter of great concern. Consider a few numbers: According to the latest government data, average life expectancy in the United States climbed to 77.9 years for a child born in 2007, compared to 47.3 years in 1900. But most people don’t live an average number of years. In reality, there’s a 50% chance that at least one spouse of a healthy couple aged 65 will reach age 89.1

Perspectives on Longevity: Probabilities of Reaching Specific Ages Inflation, or the tendency of prices to increase, varies over time as well as from region to region and according to personal lifestyle. Through many ups and downs, U.S. consumer inflation averaged about 4% over the 50 years ended December 31, 2012. If inflation were to continue increasing at a 4% annual rate, a dollar would be worth 46 cents in just 20 years. Conversely, the price of an automobile that costs $23,000 today would rise to more than $50,000 within two decades. For retirees who no longer fund their living expenses out of wages, inflation affects retirement planning in two ways: It increases the future cost of goods and services, and it potentially erodes the value of assets set aside to meet those costs -- if those assets earn less than the rate of inflation. Health care. The cost of medical care has emerged as a more important element of retirement planning in recent years. That’s primarily due to three reasons:

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hausted by 2033.2 These trends have raised uncertainty about how Social Security can be financed in future years and whether benefit levels and eligibility requirements may have to be changed as the population continues to age. Excess withdrawals. The decision about how much money may be safely withdrawn each year from a retirement nest egg needs to take into consideration all the risks mentioned above. But retirees also must consider the fluctuating returns that their personal savings and investments are likely to produce over time, as well as the overall health of the financial markets and the economy during their withdrawal period.

Addressing the Risks While the risks discussed above are common to most people, their impact on retirement income varies from person to person. Before you can develop a realistic plan aimed at providing a sustainable stream of income for your retirement, you will have to relate each risk to your situation. For example, if you are in good health and intend to retire in your mid-60s, you may want to plan for a retirement lasting 30 years or longer. And when you estimate the effects of inflation, you may decide that after you retire you should continue to invest a portion of your assets in investments with the potential to outpace inflation. Developing a realistic plan to address the financial risks you face

in retirement may seem beyond you. But you don’t have to go it alone. An experienced financial professional can provide useful information, as well as valuable perspective on the options for successfully managing what may stand in the way of your long-term financial security. 1Source: Social Security Administration, Period Life Table, 2007 (latest available). 2Source: Social Security Administration, 2012 Annual Report, April 2012. Ryland Hanstad is the Financial Advisor and President of Hanstad Wealth Management in Holliston. He can be reached at (508) 429-3400 or ryland.hanstad@lpl. com. Because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications or its sources, neither S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications nor its sources guarantees the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. In no event shall S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with subscriber’s or others’ use of the content. © 2013 S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications. All rights reserved.

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October 2 Medway Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., VFW, 123 Holliston Street, Medway Tax Exemptions for Seniors, featuring Medway Town Assessor, Medway Senior Center, 9 a.m. October 3 Millis Firefighters 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, The Glen, 84 Orchard St., Millis, 12 p.m. Registration, 1 p.m. Start, $125/ Player, $100 Hole Sponsorship w/ signage, $25 Dinner Tickets, Dinner, Raffles, DJ, Awards, $5,000 Hole-in-One Contest, $5,000 Putting Challenge, contact: cbishop@ millisfire.com October 4 Taste of Medway, 3-6 p.m., Thayer Homestead Lawn, Choate Park, Medway, Featuring delicious cuisine and beverages from local restaurants, food, beer, and wine merchants. Adults: $20, Seniors: $15, Children under 12: $10, Tickets sold at door only. Complimentary glass for each adult ticket purchased. Contact Wendy Harrington (harry0242@gmail.com) or Mary Swarthout (508) 561-2174. Family Fun Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Church of Christ, Congregational, 142 Exchange St. (Rt. 115), Millis, activities including games, bounce house, Touch a Truck, dunk tank, face painting, firemen’s foam pit, a huge yard sale and more! For info, visit www.millisucc.org, or call (508) 376-5034. Medway Lions Bottle & Can Drive, items curbside by 9 a.m., to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. on morning of drive or brought to Medway Lions shed in front of West Medway Liquors anytime

Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com Page 33 October 11 Millis AMVET, Turkey Shoot CF Cycle for Life, (for Cystic Fibrosis), bike ride starts and ends at Fatima Shrine, Holliston, 9 a.m. sendoff, register at http://fightcf. cff.org/site/TR/Cycle/74_Massachusetts_RI?fr_id=2555&pg=entry October 15 Meet the Candidates Night, presented by Medway Business Council, 5-7 p.m. at DEREK’S Restaurant at Medway Plaza, OPEN TO ALL AREA BUSINESSES, includes light refreshments, $15/member and $20/ non-member. To register your attendance, please email us at info@ medwaybusinesscouncil.org by October 10. October 16 Millis Recreation Dept. Costume Swap, 4-6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building gym, 900 Main St., Millis, gently used Halloween costumes for adults, youth and pets. October 17 Friends-Only Preview Book Sale, Medway Public Library, 7 to 9 p.m. A Night of Tasting, to benefit JDRF One Walk, to cure Juvenile Diabetes, Thayer House on Medway, 7-10 p.m. Sponsored by JDRF, Whole Foods, and Pour Richards. Includes basket raffles and silent auction. Tickets are $30 each and tax deductible. Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to be performed at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., on October 17, 18, 24, and 25. $40 a ticket includes meal, tickets must be purchased in advance. Buy tickets at Wsplayers.net or call (508) 4291168 October 18 Millis Lions Bottle Can Drive, bottles and cans out by 8 a.m., for questions, call (508) 816-6732

Ben Speaks 5th Annual - A Concert to Remember at Medway High School, 88 Summer Street in Medway, 7 – 10 p.m. Suggested donation $25. Proceeds to Ben Speaks Louder than Words, providing positive channels for expression for youth to reduce teen suicide, bullying, and substance abuse while providing creative resources for self empowerment. Visit www. benspeaks.org.

“Stuff A Truck with Food for the Millis Food Pantry,” 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rocky’s Ace Hardware, Rte. 109, Millis, by Millis Lions Club and Be Confident Be Courageous, free hot dog & soda with each bag of food donated, pumpkin painting and coloring for kids

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6-8 p.m., Roche Bros. Community Room, Millis Public Library, 961 Main St. (Rte. 109) Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to be performed at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., on October 17, 18, 24, and 25. $40 a ticket includes meal, tickets must be purchased in advance. Buy tickets at Wsplayers.net or call (508) 4291168 October 25 Halloween Party & Touch a Truck, 1-3 p.m., Millis Town Park, sponsored by Millis Recreation Dept., features children’s costume parade and pumpkin drop, as well as touch-a-truck Friends of the Millis Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale and Family Fun Day, 9 a.m. -1 p.m., Roche Bros. Community Room, Millis Public Library, 961 Main St. (Rte. 109) Friends of Medway Library Bag Sale 10 a.m. –2 p.m., buyers may fill up a brown paper grocery bag for only $5 of books left over from book sale Pumpkin Walk with Fires Afloat on Choate, bring carved jack-olanterns by 4 p.m. to tennis courts, walk with lit jack-o-lanterns and fires on pond to take place 7-10 p.m., ribbons will be awarded, refreshments available for purchase, free event sponsored by Friends of Choate Park, visit http://focpmedway.wordpress.com/ or email choatefriends@yahoo.com. Raindate: Sunday, Oct. 26 Flea Market at the Federated Church of Norfolk, corner of Main Street and Route 115, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Call (508) 528-0262 for more information. Haunted Halloween Hayride, sponsored by the Millis Education Resources Initiative Team (MERIT). One night only - Rain Date Sunday Oct 26) Time: 5-10 pm (spooky meter is low from 5-6:30). Tangerini Farm, 139 Spring Street, Millis. $10 per person, Family 5 pack for $45. Tickets on sale at Tangerini Farm and Roche Bros, Millis. Refreshments

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“Cartooning in the Digital Age” featuring cartoonist Bill Barnes, Medway Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration requested, free 2-part program. Contact Medway Library (26 High Street, Medway MA, (508) 533-3217, mperkins@ minlib.net. Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat, Millis Ticonderoga neighborhood, costumed Church of Christ youth group will collect canned goods for local food pantry Together at Southwick’s Zoo: Uniting Our Jewish Families in Community, 12:30-5 p.m., Register at: https://cjpsouthwickszoo.wufoo. com/forms/together-at-southwickszoo for $5 discount per person age 3 +, children age 2 and under FREE. Funded by CJP Metrowest Community Fun Grant, supported by Temple Etz Chaim, Franklin, Temple Beth Shalom, Milford, & Temple Beth Torah, Holliston

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CF Cycle for Life at Fatima Shrine October 11 Annual Event Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Since 1998, the Holliston Auxiliary Police Department has kept 2,953 riders, traveling a total of 780 miles in Metrowest safe. On October 11, without fuss and for the 16th year, the Holliston Auxiliary Police Department will once again donate their time and effort for the CF Cycle for Life, formerly the Cycle for Haylee, which will begin and end at the Fatima Shrine, 101 Summer Street, Holliston. The ride, which drew about

330 participants last year, benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, created to fight the life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 people in the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They come out every year in force, and they have never charged for our event,â&#x20AC;? says Holliston resident and volunteer Patty Osten, a physical therapist who has coordinated volunteers for the CF Cycle for Life for four years, moved by

her cystic fibrosis patients to do so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve rode bicycles in pouring rain and at every possible dangerous intersection, and from 7-4, the auxiliary police do their job, then they leave, never looking for thanks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just phenomenal support,â&#x20AC;? Osten says. The cost savings of not having to pay for that police detail has been huge to their bottom line. In March, at the Cystic Fibrosis Annual Dinner, both the Holliston Auxiliary Police Department and Patty Osten were honored for their involvement in the CF Cycle for Life.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This disease is not for the weak. It is a never ending battle, and none of us will give into it.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Holliston resident Kristen Hedrick says about Cystic Fibrosis, something she and her sister, Kate Hedrick Johnson, have lived with their whole lives. Kristen and Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Steve, began riding in the CF Cycle for Life since the event started fifteen years ago. Their team, called the 12:15 Express, consists of a core group of Steve, Kate and Kristenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncle Robert Hedrick, Jim Osten, Kate Hedrick Johnson and Kristenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiancĂŠ Noel Texeira. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have team members come and go every year. Some years we have 20 riders, others we have 5, people ride when they can,â&#x20AC;? says Kristen. She explains that the money donated to CF research has contributed to many drug breakthroughs, one called Cayston, an inhaled antibiotic, that she and Kate have been able to use in the past five years to improve respiratory symptoms. She says thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also hope in a new drug by Vertex, called Kalydeco, that helps the CFTR protein function more normally once it reaches cell surface. Because of a mutation in the CFTR gene, people with Cystic Fibrosis have defective or missing CFTR proteins, which the body needs to control the flow of salt and water into and out of the cell. A CTFR protein that

is defective causes abnormally thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and affects the digestive tract and other organs as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It affects our everyday life,â&#x20AC;? says Kristen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to incorporate exercise or physical therapy everyday into our routine to keep our lungs clear, and we also have multiple inhaled medications that can take hours a day, along with pills to help us absorb our food better, since our pancreas donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t function well, and vitamins, antibiotics and reflux meds.â&#x20AC;? The two sisters also spend time at the hospital during the year, sometimes weeks at a time, to get IV antibiotics if they get too sick, and the disease gets worse and infections harder to fight off as a patient gets older.

The event is still seeking both riders and volunteers. Riders can choose from the 12-mile beginner route, to the 30-mile route, to the 65+ mile challenge. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the ride beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The cost to register, as of October 1, is $45, with an additional minimum pledge requirement of $200 due by October 11 in order to qualify for a long-sleeved t-shirt. Other

prizes are available. For information, and to register, visit http://fightcf.cff.org/site/ TR/Cycle/74_Massachusetts_ RI?fr_id=2555&pg=entry or to volunteer, contact Patty Osten at bostonostens@verizon.net. To find out more about cystic fibrosis or the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kate and I are fortunate that we are able to work and live with our CF right now, but at some point that may not be an option for us,â&#x20AC;? says Kristen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It definitely puts life into perspective. Whatever I am doing I want to make sure I am enjoying life, having fun. It is too short to waste time on things that we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about. I know that it helped shape who I am and has shaped my entire family and how much we all appreciate each other.â&#x20AC;? To donate to Team 12:15 express, visit http:// fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/Cycle/74_Massachusetts_ RI?team_id=24132&pg=team&fr_id=2555

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Washington Street Players Plan a Whodunnit Dinner Theatre Middlesex Murder at The Glen, Oct. 17,18, 24 & 25 By J.D. O’Gara Although Don Oliver, original playwright, donated the script he wrote 20 years ago, he allowed the Washington Street Players, a Holliston community theatre organization, free reign to make it their own, and make it their own they did. Middlesex Murder, a dinner theatre murder mystery, will take place on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at the Glen, in Millis, and it’s rife with delicious references to WSJ’s hometown of Holliston. “He gave it to us and said we could edit it and do what we wanted,” says Julie Murphy, Holliston resident and director of the production. “We added characters with a lot of Holliston references, beefed up the plot and had a lot of fun with it.” The plot circles around an annual dinner meeting of the Middlesex County Players, where talk arises regarding the sale of the theatre to a New York producer. “During the evening, somebody is murdered,” says Murphy, “and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the characters, to help them determine the murderer and motive.” Members of the audience from Holliston will appreciate some tailored references in the script. To begin with, the fictional Massachusetts town setting is called “Hollyrock,” and characters include Sylvia Stricknine, Bobby Bleary, Officer Cesh Fiske, and Lt. Griffin Ward, among others. Even the summer theatre group featured in the plot is called The Washington Street Curtain Timers.

“It’s really an ensemble piece,” says Julie Murphy, who will direct the play. “The actors are pretty much on stage or in the room almost the entire time.” Larry Weiss and Sue Ann Czotter are co-producers, and the stage director is Nate Callahan. Typical to dinner theatre, actors will roam among the audience, who will get to enjoy a fine buffet dinner of chicken marsala, although a vegetarian option is available by calling in advance. Because of the dinner, tickets must be purchased in advance, so that The Glen can prepare enough meals. A cash bar will be available. Murphy says the Washington Street Players was looking for a dinner theatre script, because they wanted to reach out to some people who might not be theatergoers, but who might like the interactive experience. The Washington Street Players will perform Middlesex Murder, an interactive dinner theatre murder mystery, “This would make a great date on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at the Glen, in Millis. From left, back row, Karen Dinehart, Doug Hardy, Bill Novakowski, Randy Divinski, Sharon Kivnick, Nate Callahan, Bob Maibor; middle row, from left, Sue Ann night or girlfriends’ night out,” Czotter, Cindy Bell, Chris Baer and Julie Murphy; front row, from left, Jim Parr, Carol Myers and Joseph Duda says Murphy, who says she gives the show a PG rating. Tables seat 8, she says. The night will also include a raffle to benefit the nonprofit theatre In addition to the show, several group that relies heavily on memlocal businesses have donated bership and donations from the RADON SYSTEMS prizes for the best audience sleuths (with a few joke prizes). Local community in order to continue. businesses donating include: as our ome een esTed To purchase tickets in advance Surgeon General states that radon is the (required) for w, which will be Ross Church, of Nerium 2nd leading cause of lung cancer performed October 17, 18, 24, Enterprises (Holliston) and 25 at the Glen, 84 Orchard Donna Cady, of the Candy St., Millis at 7 p.m. (doors open at Cottage 6:15), visit Wsplayers.net or call Insured & Certified • Radon Testing Alicia Thomas (508) 429-1168. John Paltrineri from Fiske’s • Radon Mitigation 508-907-2507 Each $40 ticket includes a $25 Holliston Superette • Systems Installed www.radon-resolution.com meal. Holliston Grill

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New Charles River Children’s Choir Begins By J.D. O’Gara

The Charles River Chorale has kicked off its 30th season by sponsoring a new children’s choir, the Charles River Children’s Choir. “Community outreach is part of our mission statement, and we were looking at different ways to promote music in the community,”

says volunteer Megan Quilop, who organized the effort. “The executive board wanted to give kids and opportunity to come together and sing with a large group. That’s the goal, a community children’s choir in the Metrowest area.”

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Obituary MEDFIELD: David Roger Lachapelle, of Millis, formerly of Medfield, died August 27, 2014 at the Elliot House in Natick following a lingering illness. Born in Rhode Island, he was the son of Roger and Carol Ann (Tammaro) Lachapelle. He graduated with the class of Medfield class of 1982. After receiving a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, David was employed as an electrical Engineer by Lucent Technologies for over 19 years. He enjoyed listening to the Rolling Stones, playing golf, canoeing and fishing on the Charles, woodworking and raising dogs. Along with his parents, he is survived by his two sisters Donna Winters of Stratham, NH and Mellissa Kasparian of Haverhill. Please see www.robertsmitchell.com for additional information.

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gether, as well as sing a wide variety of music to explore our world. Operating through the Millis Recreation Department, the participation fee for the fall semester is $220, and the core demographic of the group is children from second to fourth grades, says Lelia Viana, who will direct the children in their weekly rehearsals leading up to the December concert, in which they will perform with the Charles River Chorale, as well as a small concert at their seasons’ end. Viana, a music director for St. Cecilia’s Church in Ashland as well as a local music teacher, has taught for the Choral Music Initiative in New York City, belongs to the Metropolitan Opera Guild and is a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, the chorus of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Register with the Millis Recreation Department at (508) 3767050. For more information on the Charles River Chorale, visit www. charlesriverchorale.net.

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The Medway Petal Pushers, a new garden club in Medway, is looking ahead to December and would like to ask for volunteers to be a part of their fundraiser. The group is looking for Medway residents to graciously volunteer to be on a “Interior/Exterior Decorated Homes for the Holidays Tour.” Some people decorate beautifully on the outside that it would be great for others to see….and then there are people who want to show off the inside of their home because their house is full of such wonderful traditions that would be great to share with others. The Medway Petal Pushers officially started its new year

with a fun evening of getting to know other like-minded individuals that want to have some fun while doing some civic work around town. One of the unique things that the members did was to bring in a plant from their garden and it was exchanged with another member based on a “Yankee Swap.” This past summer, a few of the “beautification” projects were plantings for the Library and the Police and Fire stations. If you would be interested in being on the Decorated Homes for the Holidays Tour which will be held on December 14, please contact Maryjane White at the Town Hall, (508) 533-3204.

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$315,000

7 King Phillip, Medway laina Regan Kaplan

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$519,900

$314,900

laina Kaplan

Jennifer McMahon

42 Philomena way, franklin 92 Norland street, Holliston

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$425,000 7 Castle Road, Millis Robin spangenberg

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$498,900 fOR sale or $2,600 fOR ReNt 13 granite street, Medway laina Regan Kaplan

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$197,500 22 franklin street, Milford Robin spangenberg

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SCHEDUlE A MEETING TO RECEIVE COMPlIMENTARY MARKET VAlUE OF YOUR HOME

$234,900 64 Key street, Millis Robin spangenberg

$389,900 53 Hilltop Road, Millis Robin spangenberg

$389,900

91 acorn st, Millis Robin spangenberg

800-930-0907

ReCeNt sales

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Northeast Signature Properties is pleased to announce that BETTINA DUGAN has joined their real estate brokerage office. Bettina is a well respected experienced agent in the area who has been selling real estate for over the last ten years. Bettina’s work ethic, client services and professionalism will be a great compliment to our clients and our office. Please join us in welcoming Bettina to our team! www.NESIGNATURE.com • 800-930-0907 • 1352 MAIN STREET, (RTE. 109) MIllIS, MA 02054