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Mendon Upton School Committee Chose
MCAS Over PARCC
By Melissa Orff
Staff Reporter
Students in the Mendon Upton Regional
School District will be taking the MCAS exams
again next year after the School Committee
chose to stick with the current assessment tool
in lieu of switching to the new PARCC exam.
During a June 23 School Committee
Meeting, Committee Members voted
unanimously to adopt the MCAS
(Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment
System) test as the assessment tool for the
2014/2015 school year after experiencing some
difficulties with a test version of the PARCC
(Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers) exam that the district had
piloted this year.
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak gave
a presentation to the Committee on the pros
and cons of switching to the new PARCC exam,
a decision he said needed to be made as early as
the end of June.
Maruszczak told the Committee that one
of the key incentives for districts to switch
to the new PARCC exam this year would be
that districts would be held harmless on their
accountability rating with the state. Their rating
can only stay the same or improve, and could
not go down if they chose to administer the
PARCC exam.
Maruszczak said that other pros included
giving the students the opportunity to have a
A Salute to Summer in Upton
Thousands of area
residents enjoyed some
summertime fun at
the Upton Fireworks
Festival on Saturday
June 21. Held at
Blackstone Valley Tech,
the Upton Men’s Club
event, featured vendors,
refreshments and
music. The evening of
entertainment
was topped off by
the fireworks
display at
dusk. Jane
Bigda
photo
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photos on page 11
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Raising the Big
Top in Mendon
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“next generation” state assessment, and that the
exam would make the common core standards
“more tangible” for the teachers.
Flaws with the PARCC exam were also
enumerated by Maruszczak, who said that
some of his concerns about the test came
from feedback he received about this year’s
pilot. Although the elementary students who
took the pilot PARCC exam used a paper and
pencil version, at the middle school level,
students used the iPad to complete the exam.
Maruszczak told the committee that there were
“numerous” technological glitches with the
pilot exam and would therefore only consider
a paper and pencil administration for next
year. “And doesn’t this defeat one of the key
purposes of the PARCC exam?” he said.
Maruszczak also mentioned a “changing
political landscape” in the near future, causing
some unknowns in the areas of common
core and PARCC. “I think that there is so
much hype and misinformation with regard
to common core and PARCC…but I do
think there will be a new political landscape
in this state after the first of the year,” said
Maruszczak. “There are a lot of national voices
that are saying ‘let’s slow this down and be
thoughtful and deliberate about this to ensure
that we get it right’,” he said.
Maruszczak ended his presentation with a
July 4, 2014
Vol. 23 No. 12
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(Top) Spending a beautiful summer
morning in Mendon, dozens of area
residents enjoyed watching the crew
of the Kelly Miller Circus create an
entertainment venue on the corner of
North Avenue and Route 16 in just a
few hours. The workers raised the Big
Top and created a Midway for the two
performances held on June 23 to benefit
the Mendon Lions Club. The circus family
includes over 90 members who come from
all over the world including the United
States. Jane Bigda photo
(Bottom) Young Hopedale residents, Evan
Lind, age 4, and his brother Owen, age
3, watch intently as members of the Kelly
Miller Circus work to raise the Big Top in
Mendon. The circus, which was sponsored
by the Mendon Lions Club, performed
two sold-out shows on Monday, June 23.
Jane Bigda photo
Without Public
Hearings, Mendon
Passes Over Zoning
Bylaw Articles
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
During the June 25 Special Town
Meeting, Mendon residents voted to
pass over two zoning bylaw articles
after it was discovered public hearings
had not been held prior to the vote.
According to Mass. General Law, a
public hearing must be held before
residents vote on zoning changes.
Article 17 was brought forward by
the Board of Selectmen and aimed
to change the zoning of town owned
property located at 3 North Ave.
from a general residential district to a
general business district. The property,
known as the Taft Orchard property,
totals approximately 22 acres.
The reason for the zoning change
was so the Board of Selectmen could
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Employment Academy Initiative
Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from the
Orville Harrold Fund of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation
to expand the agency’s Employment Academy program. Alternatives,
which provides services to individuals with developmental or psychiatric
disabilities across Central Massachusetts, developed the Employment
Academy initiative to address the specific barriers to employment faced
by people with disabilities. Since 2011, the six-week Academy sessions
have been held at Quinsigamond Community College.
Students at the Academy build their job-seeking skills through a
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employment exploration. Because of the success of the program – half
of its graduates have found competitive employment, secured volunteer
positions to gain more experience, or are pursuing further education
– the decision was made to add additional Academy locations. The
funds from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, as well as a
$3,500 grant received from the Staples Foundation’s 2 Million & Change
program, will be used to develop Academy programs at Mt. Wachusett
Community College and a site to be selected in the Greater Milford area.
“People with psychiatric and developmental disabilities have only a 30
percent employment rate. With these grants from the Greater Worcester
Community Foundation and Staples, we will be able to expand this
successful program so that more of the people we serve can enjoy the
satisfaction that comes from a ‘job well done’” explained Alternatives
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A special tribute dinner is being
planned to recognize all military
members, veterans and their families,
including Blue and Gold Star families
while also remembering the heroes and
victims of 9/11/01 is being planned by
Thanks to Yanks. This non- political
event is to simply say “Thank You”, for
their service and sacrifices. The free
dinner will be held at the DoubleTree
Hotel, Beaver St., Milford. on Thursday,
September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Help is needed to locate and invite
military members, veterans and their
families. If you know someone we
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“We should explore this,” said
Selectman Michael Goddard to
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the town.” Goddard also reminded
residents that should a business
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no action would be taken without
the voter’s approval.
However, when asked if a public
hearing had been held on the
zoning change, the answer was no.
Resident Kevin Rudden explained
that if residents passed Article 17
without a public hearing, the vote
would be illegal. Residents then
decided unanimously to pass the
article over.
Another zoning bylaw was
also passed over by residents that
evening after it too was discovered
a public hearing had not taken
place. Article 26 was requesting
residents amend Mendon Zoning
Bylaw Section 3.01 (b) (viii) by
adding some additional wording.
That particular section of Mendon’s
Bylaws concerns Allowable Land
Uses and discusses specific uses
which are prohibited as principal
and/or access uses in all districts.
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Part (viii).
The final article on the warrant
was another bylaw that was passed
over by residents as well. Article
27 was concerning the town’s
recreational trails and was meant to
enforce proper use of those trails.
However, Chair of the Zoning
Bylaw Review Committee Shirley
Smith said some conflicts between
the Town Forest Committee and
Land Use Committee concerning
the bylaw must be resolved before
moving forward with it. Residents
then voted unanimously to pass it
over.
A general bylaw that was passed
that evening was brought forward
by the Historical Commission.
Article 19 on the warrant was
seeking to designate three public
ways as scenic roads, which
included Main St. from Hastings St.
to George St., Maple St. and Elm St.
According to Wayne Wagner of the
Historical Commission, the reason
for the bylaw change was to protect
trees in those areas that were
planted by individuals in memory
of a loved one. Residents passed the
article unanimously.
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UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
July 4, 2014
Thoughts on the Declaration of Independence
Guest Commentary Submitted by State Senator Richard T. Moore, D. Uxbridge
Five men from Massachusetts were among
those who pledged their lives, their fortunes
and their sacred honor when they signed
the “first birthday card” Americans gave to
themselves that is known in our history as the
“Declaration of Independence.” They were:
John Adams (later to be second President of
the United States); John Hancock (a future
Governor of Massachusetts); Samuel Adams
(another future Governor of Massachusetts);
Elbridge Gerry (later Governor and Vice
President whose name stands for redistricting
to favor the party in power); and Robert Treat
Paine (later Massachusetts Attorney General
and Justice of the state’s Supreme Judicial
Court).
All five were graduates of Harvard, all
five served in the Massachusetts Legislature,
and all five had a hand in drafting the
Massachusetts Constitution - the oldest
written, still-governing constitution in the
world. It took four years to forge a document
to satisfy the people of Massachusetts.
The process of constitution-making in
Massachusetts gave life to what was then the
revolutionary concept of “We the People,”
a phrase traceable to the Preamble of the
Massachusetts Constitution of 1780 and, later,
made famous as the inspirational first words
of the United States Constitution.
By signing the Declaration of
Independence, Founding Fathers like John
Adams and the others knew the penalty for
their treason could mean death. Despite the
fact that the document could have been the
last thing they ever signed, they did so. That
blatant show of courage gave - and still gives
- me hope.
Great men, who may have been considered
ordinary in their day, wrote an amazing
document that sparked the American
Revolution. Their words also helped spark
two other national revolutions in less than 10
July 4, 2014
years: the French Revolution of 1789, and the
Haitian Revolution of 1791. Those seemingly
ordinary, but truly extraordinary, men
rose to the occasion when their liberty was
questioned. They fought for their rights!
Today, we celebrate our independence
with backyard barbecues and fireworks. How
many of us will think about the Declaration
of Independence during our Fourth of July
celebrations? After all, that document and
its signing is the reason most of us get a day
off to celebrate. Most of us have read the
Declaration at least once, probably many years
ago in elementary school. However, most
of us remember the phrase, or at least the
sentiment, “We hold these truths to be selfevident that all men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among these are life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
The concept that all men - and, of course,
all women - are created equal with certain
basic rights, and the fact that it is the
premise of our society, our government - in
fact our citizenship - is certainly a cause
for celebration. It is the foundation of all
the rights granted to us by our United
States Constitution and our Massachusetts
Constitution. Of course, it does not mean that
we all look the same, have the same size bank
account, live in the same size home, drive the
same type of car, and so on. But it means we
all have, or at least are supposed to have, the
same opportunity to work hard and achieve
our goals in life. There’s no guarantee that it
will be easy, or even that we will succeed at
everything we do, but our rights of freedom of
speech, worship, press, assembly, to petition
for grievances, to bear arms and protect our
lives and property - these apply to everyone,
although sometimes we have to stand up for
them, for ourselves and for others less able to
do so.
Underlying our Declaration of
Independence, the United States Constitution,
and the Massachusetts Constitution is the
concept of a social compact among all the
people and between the people and their
government. It can be traced to our earliest
days in the New World when our first
Governor, John Winthrop, articulated the
“ground rules” for the social experiment
in self-government launched way back in
1630 when the Puritans and their fellow
passengers landed. In essence, he said that
we are all brothers who should share their
wealth for the necessities of those less
fortunate, treat each other justly and fairly
in business and personal dealings, be patient
with one another, rejoice in the success of
others, mourn in the loss of others, and work
together as one community of mankind.
So, in this month, when we honor the
Declaration of Independence and the birth of
our Nation, let’s celebrate our independence
with real meaning! When we are independent,
we not only have rights, we also have
responsibilities! Guarding or defending our
rights is a fundamental responsibility of every
one of us. We do that when we vote, attend
a town meeting, serve on a jury, file or join
in a lawsuit, serve in public office or, most
importantly, serve in the military. To me, the
Fourth of July is another opportunity to honor
our rights and responsibilities and, especially,
to honor and remember those who are
willing to give their lives to preserve, protect,
and defend them. After all the hot dogs are
consumed, the parades come to an end, and
the light from the fireworks fades, we should
remember those 56 brave souls who signed
the Declaration, and the millions of our fellow
Americans who preserved the freedom and
independence we enjoy today!
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Opinion
A VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY
JUST A THOUGHT
By Al Holman
On Monday, August 25 the 8th Annual WMRC Radiothon
for the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care will be held. The Radiothon
is broadcast live from The Franklin Country Club during the 25th
Annual Milford Regional Golf Tournament.
Last year the Town Crier sponsored a donation envelope that was inserted
into the newspapers that we publish, once in July and once again in August. I am
very excited to report that the envelope campaign raised just under $8,000.00 in
donations for the Oliva Fund. Last year I described the uses and way a cancer
patient could benefit from the fund.
This fund is such a great fund for those who are going through a horrendous
journey where any respite will take them away for a moment in time.
This year we are inserting the envelopes in the newspaper again, starting
with this issue. I am so pleased to say that the beginning of this year’s has blasted
past last year’s entire collection with a $10,000 donation from Edaville USA.
I am in hopes that this year we make it to my goal of $20,000.00 for the
Oliva Fund. Last year people in offices in Upton, Mendon and Milford got
together and put money in the envelopes. Individuals put what they could spare
but cutting out some of their extras, like not getting that morning coffee a couple
days a week, or that soda in the afternoon.
Every dollar goes directly to the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care. There are no
processing fees, no overhead - just straight to the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care.
And then 100% goes to cancer patients where it is best and most needed.
I want to take a moment to thank residents and businesses large and small
in Upton, Mendon and Milford for their support over the years. I just goes to
show that here in our neighborhoods people pay it forward.
And that’s looking out my window - glad that I live in a community where
people give willingly to those in need. Thanks in advance for your support for
the WMRC 8th Annual Radiothon for the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care.
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Tolerance
To the Editor,
Tol-er-ance noun : willingness to
accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that
are different from your own.
I’m providing the above definition
(from the Merriam-Webster dictionary)
as I believe there is at least one person,
a writer with this paper, who needs to
be reminded of what tolerance means.
When attacked, the first reaction is
often to attack back. I thought about
doing just that after my initial town
meeting experience and then reading
his senseless diatribe. I tried explaining
my thoughts but instead was offered
another article containing “tips.”
Unfortunately, it’s clear the writer does
not prescribe to the medication he
offers to others.
Yes, I know the government works
differently than corporations. Have you
ever considered it shouldn’t? Warren
Buffett said it best “Do not save what
is left after spending, but spend what is
left after saving.” I believe this can be
applied to government.
You say get involved by attending
more than one meeting and there
are “regulars.” I say accept anyone
willing to come to 1 or 100 meetings.
MENDON MUSINGS
By Michelle Sanford
We should welcome all opinions,
thoughts and questions. Questions
lead to answers, which then leads to an
informed public. I’m asking questions
because I want to know more.
You say no one’s opinions are wrong
yet you belittle and tell everyone how
to act and what to say. Quite frankly, I
don’t want to act the way you do. I have
different ideas, thoughts and opinions
and most importantly – I want to hear
from all corners of our town.
As I stated earlier, I’m fine with my
opinion being challenged and my ideas
not passing. It’s called a democracy and
it works both ways. The only one in
the room that has a problem with this
has been you. You’ve called me names,
provided rules and said “this ain’t
Washington.” Well, I think your attitude
would fit well there. If you don’t agree
with D.C. these days, they paint you
odd very quickly – just as you have.
Tolerance. I believe it will help you
achieve the tips you have provided and
improve the town.
Charles Scharnagle
Mendon
I remember reading
somewhere that half of all
Americans either own or work
for a small business and I guess I now consider
myself part of that number too. However, that
statistic truly came to light for me several years
ago when I began writing profiles for business
owners in the area who advertise with The Town
Crier. These write ups discuss what the business
offers, its selling points, background on the
owners, operating hours, etc.
The majority of these profiles are for small
businesses; some have been around for years
while others are start ups. They are nursery
schools, small eateries, hair salons, automotive
repair workshops, jewelry stores, and many,
many more.
For each write up, I typically travel to the
business, speak to the owner, and then take a
photo or two. And as I interview these business
owners, I listen attentively as each one tells me
their very personal story about why or how they
began their venture. Many of them grew up
around the trade and followed in the footsteps
of their mothers or fathers. For others, it was
a particular passion they wanted to share with
others and make it their livelihood.
From speaking with them, it’s easy to tell that
owning a business is not an easy way of life.
Theirs is not a typical work schedule. They likely
do not work 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. For
many, a seven day work week is probably typical
and necessary. That’s because many of these
small business owners wear multiple hats acting
not only as owner, but also laborer, customer
service representative, bookkeeper, and even
marketer. Sick days or personal days are not
even a consideration and vacations, particularly
for start-up owners, are probably a fleeting
thought for quite a while.
While each business that I write about
is different, the enthusiasm and energy
the owners tell their stories with is the
common denominator among them and it is
heartwarming to hear. They love what they do
and yearn for their businesses’ success. And
the only way for that to happen is through the
patronage of people from local communities.
I’ve heard people say that small businesses
are the heart of this country, and I truly believe
that. So now, after meeting all these owners and
hearing their stories, I just want to say that I
wish them all the best of luck in their ventures.
And that sentiment comes from the bottom of
my heart.
Correction
The Town Crier wants to correct a number
of errors made in the June 20 Upton Mendon
edition.
In the article entitled, “Historical Society
Brings Mendon Artist’s Work to Light,” the
artist featured in the story was Doris Daniels
who following her marriage was named Doris
Cox. Her husband was named Nathaniel Cox.
In the article entitled, “Ted Floyd Member
of Governor’s Youth Council,” Andy Dowd,
the Northboro Town Clerk was the man
shown in the photo.
We apologize for these errors.
By Kevin Rudden
Last month, I got to cross an
item off my “bucket list” by driving
across America from California
back to Massachusetts.
My son, Mike, was moving back from the Left
Coast to the East Coast and asked me if I’d like to
join him for the ride. So, I flew to California and
over the next week or so we proceeded through
Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Kansas,
Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
New York and – finally, Massachusetts.
I was struck by the changes in geographies and
how people treat each other as we moved from
state to state to state. People in the Midwestern/
central states are just a whole lot politer and
friendlier.
That was borne out to me even more when
I went to the Mendon Post Office to pick up
the pile of mail that accumulated while I was
traveling.
I parked along the side of the building, and
was catching up with a friend who parked
behind me. Just across from us, an elderly man
parked along the other side of the driveway/
road, clearly not noticing the “No Parking” sign
attached to the chain link fence lining the side
of a Maple Street home. Because we were in
mid-conversation, we didn’t get the chance to
point out the sign to him as he went into the Post
Office.
That’s OK. Someone else did. In fact, a woman
screamed at the man as he returned to his car.
“Can’t you bleepin’ read?” a woman walking
down the roadway yelled. “There’s a sign there
that says ‘No Parking!’”
A woman with the older gentleman explained
that he was visiting from Sweden, prompting
even more swearing from the admonisher.
“You’re in bleepin’ America now! Learn our
laws!” Then she stormed off toward the Post
Office’s entry.
My friend and I were in stunned silence while
taking all this in. He shrugged his shoulders and
also went toward the Post Office’s entry.
But, I couldn’t help myself. I walked over to the
car, where the woman with the older gentleman
was settling into the driver’s seat and buckling
her seatbelt. I apologized to her and her elderly
passenger for the screaming woman’s language.
You see, the exact same point could have been
made with a simple, “Excuse me, but you may
not have noticed that there’s a ‘No Parking’ sign
there.” Anything but a profanity-laced verbal
tirade.
After a few days of dealing with extremely
polite Midwesterners – and even upstate New
Yorkers – waiting on me in local restaurants,
it was a shock to hear what out-of-staters call
a “Ma**hole” and the rest of the world calls an
“ugly American.”
So, to the elderly gentleman and the woman
who was with him: If you are reading this, please
realize that most Mendon residents are friendly
and not at all like that screaming virago. The rest
of us wish you a pleasant stay in this town and
this country.
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Upton, Mendon, Uxbridge, Northbridge
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508-922-9674
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Milford, Hopedale, Bellingham, Franklin
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508-954-8148
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Hopkinton, Westboro, Holliston,
and Ashland
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INDEX
Advertiser’s Club..........................................5
Classifieds...................................................31
Community Calendar....................................8
DINING GUIDE............................................25
PET PRESS...................................................26
SPRING SPRUCE UP...............................22-24
SUMMER FUN.......................................14-16
Opinion.........................................................4
SPECIAL SECTION
SUMMER FUN
pp. 14-16
July 4, 2014
Celebrating the Kennedy
Community Health Center
Bill Perry Scholarship Winners
The Edward M. Kennedy
Community Health Center
celebrated the opening of its
Milford site on Monday, June
16. Congressman Joseph
Kennedy, III and State Sen.
Richard Moore, D. Uxbridge,
joined the Kennedy CHC team
at the facility that began seeing
patients on March 10. During
the months of March and
April, Kennedy CHC-Milford
saw 571 patients through 688
visits. Here Congressman
Joseph Kennedy receives a
welcoming hug from Antonia
McGuire President and CEO of
Kennedy Community Health
Care. Harry Platcow photo
Dancing Her Way to the
Nationals
Hailey Kasper
, student of
Georgia Deane,
of Deane Dance
Studio in
Mendon, was the
recent winner
at the Step
up to Dance
competition.
Hailey earned
the highest score
in the Tap in the
Teen Division,
also won high
gold in tap at
the Headliners
competition.
She will go
to Headliners
Nationals in July. Hailey has been
dancing since she was 4-years old. She is the daughter of Scott and
Debbie Kasper of Millville, the granddaughter of Dick and Betty
Ferrucci of Mendon, and the great-granddaughter of Georgia Deane
Young. She is currently a Junior at BVT in the Graphic Design
MultiMedia Communications program and also is a member of
the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
She also currently serves as Vice President of the Leo’s and Friend’s
of Rachael Clubs. She plans on attending Dean College as a Dance
Major with a Minor in Athletic Training. Contributed photo
These are the businesses that contract to
advertise in The Upton and Mendon Town
Crier at least 12 times a year. They receive
a frequently discount, feature article about
their business (minimum 1/16 page ad) and
listing in this directory.
The Bill Perry Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Theresa
Rook of Upton and Arielle Juffre of Hopedale. Candidates are Milford
Regional volunteers who wrote an essay on how they exemplify
the characteristics valued by former volunteer Bill Perry including
volunteerism, athletics and sense of humor. Theresa is pursuing a nursing
degree at Fitchburg State University. Arielle will attend Salem State
University in the fall majoring in biology. Pictured from left to right: Bob
Cole, the originator of the Bill Perry Memorial Scholarship, recipients
Theresa Rook and Arielle Juffre, and Bill Perry’s wife, Ann Perry.
Sean Coyle Appointed to
Bellingham Finance Committee
Sean Coyle of Bellingham has been appointed to the Finance
Committee for the Town of Bellingham. Coyle is a Vice President,
Business Development Officer for Commercial Lending at The
Milford National Bank and Trust Company. Coyle also serves on the
Board of Directors for the Bellingham Business Association, and is
on the Leadership Team for BNI Granite Networkers. He, his wife
Brooke, and their twins have lived in Bellingham since 2002. Coyle is
shown being sworn in by Town Clerk Ann Odabashian.
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Sabrina Gaan O.D. and
Suzanne Rosenberg O.D. (not pictured)
Evening & Saturday Appointments • Most Insurances Accepted
Children's Optical Boutique
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July 4, 2014
The Advertiser’s Club
Directory
UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
Business Name.............................. Ad on Page
Addeo & Sons Home Improvement................ 24
Advantage Siding............................................... 22
A Little Common Sense........................................ 21
Artist Pallette..................................................... next
Bill McCormick Realty..................................... next
Blackstone Valley Limousine Service............. 15
Blackstone Valley Skating Academy............... next
Boucher Energy Systems.................................. 23
Bright Insurance Agency.................................. 17
C.J. Cilley Construction.................................next
Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant.......................... 25
Century 21 Robyn Nasuti................................... 2
Colella's Supermarket....................................... 16
Consigli & Ruggiero Funeral Home............... 31
Corinne Ross Massage Therapy....................... next
Cornerstone of Milford..................................... 32
CPR Etc................................................................. 2
Crystal Industries.............................................. 16
Crystal Room...................................................... 21
Cyr Contracting..............................................next
David Stewart Housewright..........................next
Deane Dance...................................................... 14
Diane’s Doghouse.................................................. 26
Elizabeth Blake Orthodontic............................. 8
ERA Key Realty, Theresa Sannicandro..................11
ET Home Maintenance..................................next
Exceptional Limo.................................................. 27
Frank's Appliance.............................................. 27
Friendly Discount Liquors............................next
Full Circle Tree Care......................................next
Gibson Kennels.................................................. 23
Gibson Septic Service........................................... 23
Dr. Janet Goguen, DMD..................................... 2
Golden Pond/Golden Goose.........................next
Goodman Eye Center....................................... 28
Heaven’s Gate Pet Services............................... 26
Heritage Siding & Window...........................next
Hopkinton Physical Therapy.........................next
Hopkinton Eye Associates...................................... 5
Iadarola Plumbing & Heating.......................... 24
Ideal Pizza........................................................... 25
Imperial..........................................................3, 32
J.C. Parmenter.................................................next
Jolicoeur Overhead Door................................. 18
Just-A-Wee-Day................................................. 13
LaRose Muscular Therapy................................ 20
Liquor Plus......................................................next
Little Coffee Bean.............................................. 25
Lynch Wine and Spirits......................................... 27
Maple Farm Dairy............................................... 3
Mazzone Electrician.......................................... 24
MCP Mailbox......................................................... 24
Medway Oil & Propane Company.................. 22
Mendon Motors................................................. 22
Mendon Self Storage......................................next
Metrowest Oral Surgical Associates................ 19
Milford Franklin Eye Center............................ 18
Milford Hardwood.........................................next
Milford National Bank and Trust.......................... 8
Milford Regional Medical Center................next
Mill House Liquors........................................... next
Nathans’ Jewelers............................................... 28
New England Steak & Seafood........................ 25
Paw Planet.......................................................next
Phipps Insurance Agency................................. 11
Phyllis's Sewing.................................................. 31
Reliable Pet Sitting............................................. 26
Restaurant 45..................................................... 25
Rita’s Home & Gift Store................................... 15
Riteway Power Equipment............................next
RJM Auto Body................................................next
Rose Garden Restaurant & Lounge................. 25
Safeside Chimney...........................................next
Salon Richard Anthony...................................... 6
Salon Colour...................................................... next
Scannel Services/Hopkinton Roofing............. next
Second Nature Landscape.............................next
ShellScapes by Marilyn Holman...................... 20
Simoneau Electric.............................................. 23
Sky Hook Tree Care.......................................next
Stardust Jewelers...................................................... 9
Studio 16 Hair Salon............................................. 29
Templeman Tree Service.................................. 23
Tri County Medical Associates........................ next
Truck and Trailer World................................next
United Parish Nursery School......................next
Upton Foreign Motors...................................next
Upton House of Pizza......................................... 7
Upton Recreation Commission....................... next
Upton Self Storage..........................................next
Wagner Window Service...............................next
Wanokura Japanese Restaurant....................... 25
Wayne Grenier Electric..................................... 24
Webster First....................................................next
Whitcomb House.............................................. 12
Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home.................... 9
Wilson’s Tire and Automotive Service.................. 3
Wolf, DDS........................................................... 31
NEW AD CLUB MEMBERS
Health Solutions of Milford......................... 17
Mendon Barber Shop..................................... 2
Robyn Nasuti Realtor..................................... 2
WestHill Properties, Tina Cote.................... 17
5
Salon Richard Anthony
Exciting News!
New England Steak & Seafood Acquires
Paintings from Landmark Restaurant
WE ARE MOVING OCT. 1 !!
We will be moving from our current location
at 91 Main Street, Upton to 12 Milford Street,
Upton (across from the VFW). Move date will
be October 1. Our new salon will bigger,
better and have plenty of parking!
91 Main Street, Upton • 508-529-6500
www.salonrichardanthony.net
Western themed paintings that once hung in the landmark Hilltop Steakhouse, now adorn
the walls of Mendon’s New England Steak and Seafood Restaurant.
Just ask for
Blaire House of Milford
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you need can Make
all tHe difference ,
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By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
When New England Steak and Seafood
owner James Quirk found out the Hilltop
Steakhouse in Saugus was auctioning off
much of its memorabilia after announcing
its closing, he knew he wanted a piece of
the historic restaurant for his own.
After more than 50 years in business,
the owners of the Hilltop Steakhouse
announced they would be closing their
doors in October. The restaurant was a
landmark in the state known for its huge
servings of steak and where customers
could purchase meat at the butcher shop
behind the business. “They were such an
icon in the industry,” said Quirk. Once
the auction was revealed, Quirk sent a
representative to the event who was able
to acquire a number of paintings that once
hung in the western-themed Hilltop eatery.
The paintings now decorate a wall in
the main dining room of Mendon’s New
England Steak and Seafood and Quirk is
proud to have them there. The paintings
depict themes of western landscapes,
cowboys, and Native American Indians
and were created by various artists. On the
same wall is another western theme display
of cowboy chaps, a gun holder, and what
Quirk believes may be an arrow holder.
Several other paintings and a Hilltop
Butcher Shop sign also acquired at the
auction adorn other parts of the Mendon
restaurant. All the artwork is displayed in
its original frames. Quirk even decided to
keep the auction tags on the pieces because
they say Hilltop Steakhouse on them.
Quirk said although he didn’t know
the owners of the Hilltop, he has a special
connection to them. “We’re a family owned
restaurant too. We’re working on our 60th
year,” he said.
At one time, the Hilltop Restaurant
was the highest grossing restaurants in
the country. However, in recent years,
the restaurant had seen a declining
volume of customers while dealing with
increased costs to run the business as well
as increased competition. Quirk said he
believed after all the years in business, the
owners of the Hilltop likely decided to just
move on.
A number of other beloved items from
the restaurant were also auctioned off
including a wooden cigar statue depicting
Native Americans, various signs, and the
famous huge fiberglass cows that once
stood outside the restaurant. “It was fun to
see how they evolved through the years and
the cool stuff they collected,” said Quirk.
Milford Regional Auxiliary
Scholarship
Delivering personalized, professional services for people in need of
short-term skilled rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and long term care.
Blaire House of Milford reMains deficiency free witH tHe
Mass departMent of puBlic HealtH for 3 years
standing and Has Been given tHe
★★★★★
Highest Quality 5-Star Rating
By tHe centers for Medicare
& Medicaid services (cMs)
20 Claflin Street, MilforD, Ma 01757
www.elderservices.com
suituma@elderservices.com/Cell: 508.958.0301
Milford Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded their annual scholarships
to Matthew Leduc of Whitinsville and Niharika Singh of Franklin. Niharika will attend
Boston College in a honors pre-med program that only selects 20 students. Matthew will
attend Gordon College for an undergrad-to-grad physical therapy program. Pictured from
left to right: Auxilians Jennifer Fritch, Andra Stone, recipients Matthew and Niharika, and
Auxilians Mary Garvey, Ruth Ley and Elaine McNanna MRMC Photo
508.473.1272
Family Owned & Operated
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Help for Teens and Adults who Stutter is as Close as Your Library
For the 3 million Americans who stutter, not being able
to say their own name is just one of the many challenges
which confront them as they start their work day. Help is available for adults and teenagers who stutter in
the form of a DVD, If You Stutter: Advice for Adults available
at most public libraries. Some libraries have an older video
version.
“We focus on demonstrating a variety of therapy
strategies that are appropriate in working with adults
and teens,” explains Dr. Peter Ramig of the University of
Colorado at Boulder. “We also answer questions about
stuttering and present examples of therapy sessions
showing how stuttering can be reduced.”
“Stuttering remains a mystery to most people,” said Jane
Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. “Research
strongly supports the fact that stuttering is not caused by
psychological problems nor are people who stutter any less
intelligent than those who don’t.”
“This DVD is meant to give stutterers some insight into
the tools they need to begin dealing with stuttering, but it
also offers good ideas for family members, speech-language
pathologists, and health care professionals,” said Professor
Barry Guitar of the University of Vermont. Guitar is one
of six nationally recognized experts appearing in the DVD
produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation.
“We have seen people who stutter not only learn to
deal with stuttering effectively,” said Dr. Barry Guitar of
Northwestern University,” but go on to become better than
average communicators.” He notes that this century’s most
eloquent speaker, Winston Churchill, stuttered and yet
became a respected statesman renowned for his oratory
skills.
Mendon Resident Elected President of
Milford Rotary Club
The DVD features men and women who stutter from
the United States and Canada, discussing their experiences
with stuttering and the techniques that have helped them. They talk openly about the problems they face in the work
place and how stuttering affects their lives and their self
esteem.
Books and DVDs produced by the 66-year-old nonprofit
Stuttering Foundation are available free to any public
library including current copies locally at the Millville Free
Public Library and the Whitinsville Social Library. A library that will shelve them can contact the
Foundation at 1-800-992-9392, e-mail info@stutteringhelp.
org, or visit www.stutteringhelp.org or www.tartarmudez.
org.
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A new slate of officers took over for the Milford Rotary Club in June as President Al
Holman turned the reins over to incoming President Dennis LaPlante during an
evening dinner meeting at Alicante’s in Mendon. The Club’s senior member Russell
Dennett, who joined the club in 1976, conducted the installation ceremony. From left:
Russ Dennett, Allan Villatoro, president-elect; Ralph Mastroianni, treasurer, Stephen
Chaplin, sergeant-at-arms; Dennis LaPlante, president; Mike Kaplan, secretary and Al
Holman, immediate past president. Milford Rotary was founded in 1937 and meets at
noon on Tuesday at Restaurant 45 in Medway.
OPEN: 7 Days a Week
11 am - 10 pm
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Calendar
A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local charities and
free events of local businesses. Maximum 150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of
every month. Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to TownCrierEditor@
gmail.com
Water’s Farm and Farmhouse
SUTTON-Pickers’ Paradise Barn Sale and Flea
Market at the Water’s Farm Farmhouse on July
13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendor spaces are
available and donations are graciously accepted.
Contact Pam Farnham at 508-735-7146 or
Norma Bedrosian at 508-865-2082 for more
information.
Also, on the same day, walking tours of
Water’s Farm by a local historian and guided
tours of the farmhouse will be conducted from
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Admission - Free Parking.
Water’s Farm Preservation, Inc., a 501(c)3
non-profit organization, is located at 53 Waters
Road Sutton.
The farm is always looking for new
demonstrations and programs to offer during
our open houses and events. Please consider
sharing your time and/or talents.
MACC Events
MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) will host the following events. To
reserve your place at any of these events call 508473-6700 or email chamber@milfordchamber.
org. For more information about the chamber
visit www.milfordchamber.org.
Summer Sizzler BBQ on Tuesday, July 15 at
4 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott 10 Fortune
Blvd., Milford.
Hawaiian Luau on Wednesday, August 13 at 5
p.m. at Blaire House of Milford.
Save the date, Tuesday, September 23 for the
MACC Golf Tournament at Blissful Meadows
Golf Club in Uxbridge.
Cinderella
PROVIDENCE-Hopedale Cultural Council
Theater Trips will offer a trip to Cinderella at the
Providence Performing Arts Center for the October 15 show at 7 p.m. Tickets, which include
orchestra seating and bus transportation, are $58
per person. For information and reservations call
Billi Manning, 508-478-0929.
Nipmuc Woodstock 2014
UPTON-Woodstock 2014, a Party with a Purpose, is a Nipmuc Multiclass Reunion on Saturday, July 19 at the Rose Garden Restaurant and
Pub, Upton from noon to 9:30 p.m. Raffles, food,
bake sale and an outdoor concert will be featured.
Event sponsors include Kevin Meehan of Imperial
Cars and Jason Trucking. All donations will benefit the Why Me Foundation and Sherry’s House.
Free Dementia Care Presentation
WHITINSVILLE-The St. Camillus Adult Day
Health Center and the St. Camillus Health Care
Center together present a free educational program on dementia. Jadranka Grek, a Certified
Alzheimer’s Dementia Care Trainer and Manager
of the Memory Care Neighborhood at St. Camillus, talk present an overview of dementia and
discuss real life skills and techniques to help your
relationship with your loved one flourish. The
presentation has been designed specifically for
caregivers of those affected by dementia. It will
take place on August 18. Please RSVP by contacting Diane Miller at 508- from 5:30-8 p.m. at the
St. Camillus Adult Day Health Center, 670 Linwood Ave in Whitinsville 234-7306 or dmiller@
stcamillus.com.
Woodville Trailbusters and Crafty Cats
HOPKINTON-The Woodville Trailbusters 4H
Horse Club and Woodville Crafty Cats 4H Club
are looking for new members. They are Wednesday events from 6 to 7 p.m. at 25 Winter St.,
Hopkinton.
The clubs are working on the 7th Annual
Haunted Trail Walk planned for October. The
horse club is also working on its mounted drill
team which will perform at the Middlesex County
4H Fair, Westford, Mass. On August 22-24. Other
members will display their handicraft and agricultural products. All are welcome to attend the fair.
For more information call 508-435-4129 or
email slukey07@yahoo.com.
Cruise Night at the Upton VFW
UPTON-Vintage cars will be on display at the
Upton VFW post grounds, Rte. 140, Upton, every
Tuesday evening from 5 – 9 p.m. from May 27
through the summer months. Classic cars, trucks
and motorcycles are welcome. Also antiques and
muscle cars or street-rods can join the fun.
The evening includes free admission, food bar
and music. The “Pick of the Night” trophy will
be sponsored each Tuesday by JJ’s Ice Cream. For
more information about the VFW or the cars call
Dave Kennedy, 508-529-3314
Super Wheels Showdown is July 15, raindate
Juy 22, featuring a vehicle in memory of Bob Frascatore. Controlled parking; 50/50 raffle.
Commerce High School Class of 1959
Reunion
WEST BOYLSTON-The Commerce High School
Class of 1959 will be having a 55th reunion on
October 17 at Wachusett Country Club, 187
Prospect St., West Boylston. For further information or to let us know your whereabouts, please
contact: Marilyn 508-839-1235 or Nancy 508835-4069, “A” Class; or Marie 508-329-1328, “B”
Class.
Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2014
WHITINSVILLE-The Worcester Shakespeare
Festival on Alternatives’ Community Plaza at the
Historic Whitin Mill proudly presents The Merry
Wives of Windsor in repertory with The Winter’s
Tale from July 18 through August 25. Performances, which are held at Alternatives’ Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville and The
GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville,
are at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,
while Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. For the
performance calendar and to purchase tickets
online, visit WorcesterShakespeareCompany.org.
Tickets are also available at the door. Adults: $20,
Seniors/Students: $15, Children under 12: free!
Volunteers Needed to Teach Bike Riding
UPTON-The Friends of Hopedale SEPAC (Special Ed. Parents Advisory Council) will host I Can
Bike Camp teaching youths, 16 or older with disabilities to ride two wheeled bikes, July 14-18 at
Nipmuc Regional High School for two hours each
day. Donations kindly accepted. Contact uptonbikecamp@comcast.net for more information.
Upton Fire Department Bingo
ASHLAND-The Upton Fire Department Super
Bingo Fundraiser with Super Prizes will be held
on Wednesday, July 9 at 60 Pleasant St., Ashland.
Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:45
p.m. For more information phone 508-231-1885.
The evening will feature a variety of bingo
games, door prizes, raffles plus beverages and
food to purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Fire
Department.
Trinity Church Community Dinners
MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church offers free,
nourishing meals to the local community. The
menu consists of an entrée, soup, salad, bread,
dessert, and beverage. All are welcome to come
and enjoy a hot meal. Meals are served from 4:30
to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday and the last
Friday of every month. For more information,
contact the parish office at 508-473-8464 or or
office@trinitychurchmilford.org.
Upton Woman’s Club
UPTON-The Upton Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2014 Upton Woman’s
Club Fall Fair being held on Saturday, November
8 at Blackstone Valley Regional Voc Tech High
School, 65 Pleasant St., Upton. This is the biggest
and best fair in Upton, and a wonderful opportunity for you to tap into the pre-holiday shopping
crowd. Vendors are invited to sell crafts, products
and services at Upton Woman’s Club (UWC)
2014 Fall Fair, Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m.. Booth spaces are limited and accepted on a
first come basis.For more information and an application contact: Vanessa Majkut, Vendor Chairman Fall Fair, Upton Woman’s Club, vmajkut@
verizon.net, 508-529-4096.
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Milford Federal Celebrates 20 years in Woonsocket
Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association held an anniversary
celebration on Saturday, June7 in their Woonsocket, RI branch located
at 1950 Diamond Hill Road. The celebration featured refreshments, a
$50 American Express gift card drawing every hour, and an I-Pad grand
prize drawing.
In 1986, the bank opened a loan center at 919 Diamond Hill Road,
and in 1994 consolidated its loan center into a full service facility in
their current location. Milford Federal has served the community of
Woonsocket for over 28 years and looks forward to the continuation of
fulfilling the true meaning of community banking.
www.uptonfunerals.com
Since 1902
Kenneth M. Pedersen, Jr.
Director
Pictured from left to right are the Woonsocket Branch management team
for the Milford Federal Savings & Loan: Tina Stothard, Assistant Branch
Manager, Christine Staples, Senior Teller/Supervisor and Diane Fregeau,
Branch Manager. Contributed photo
Milford Regional
Launches
New Website
Milford Regional Medical Center has launched
a new Web site that educates and engages the
community on Medical Center health services,
physicians, community education programs,
and invites interaction with a social media hub.
The responsive Web site, MilfordRegional.org, is
designed to adjust its layout based upon the size and
dimension of the viewing media device, whether it be
a computer, tablet or Smartphone.
Viewers will appreciate the leading edge
technology that allows relevant physician
information, videos, patient stories and news to
show up on all related health services pages. It also
provides the ability to translate any page into multiple
languages and adjust the text size for easy reading.
Milford Regional’s signature section called,
Staying Connected, houses all the Medical Center’s
social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter,
Pinterest, Linked In, YouTube, as well as a new
hospital blog called TakeCare. In addition, this
interactive section is where viewers can register to
receive the Medical Center’s e Newsletter or share
their thoughts and personal healthcare stories.
“We hope the community looks to our new Web
site as a valuable resource for information and
updates on our healthcare system as well as a trusted
source for blogs and other interactive platforms that
showcase wellness and important health topics,” says
Edward Kelly, president of Milford Regional.
Williams-Pedersen
Funeral Home
Cell Phones For Soldiers 45 Main Street
Upton, Massachusetts 01568
508-529-6992
Offering dignified services to those of
all faiths in the communities of
MENDON, UPTON, and HOPEDALE
Ten years ago, Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and 13 years old,
answered the call to serve the men and women donning United States military
uniforms.
After seeing a local television news story about a soldier who accumulated
an approximate $8000 phone bill from calling home, the Bergquist teens took
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action and founded Cell Phones For Soldiers® in 2004. Through its “Minutes
experience a positive one
That Matter” program, the national nonprofit provided free calls home to
connect active-duty military members with loved ones.
“Our sole mission and complete passion was to connect the world’s bravest
men and women with their greatest strength … their families,” said coNo High Pressure
founder Robbie Bergquist. “But we didn’t want to stop there. The need to assist
Buyer’s Advocate
veterans returning from duty was overwhelming.”
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Since 2004, the organization also launched “Helping Heroes Home” to
and see me at
provide returning veterans with emergency funds to alleviate communication
Imperial Cars in Mendon.
challenges as well as physical, emotional and assimilation hardships.
Fast forward 10 years, Cell Phones For Soldiers has delivered more than
Sharon Reed: 774-287-2798
204 million “Minutes That Matter” to deployed troops and granted emergency
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funds for more than 400 returning veterans in need.
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Upton News
One Hundred
and One
Dalmatians
UPTON TOWN
LIBRARY
2 Main St, Upton
508-529-6272
Tu, Wed, Th 10-8 • Fri, Sat 9-2
Sun & Mon closed
Upton Recreation Commission Youth
Theater presents One Hundred and One
Dalmatians with all original music by
Bob Nicoll on Friday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at
Nipmuc Regional High School. Admission
is free.
Upton Meetings
Upton Town government meeting dates, times,
and locations for all boards, committees, and
commissions may be found at www.upton.
ma.us/pages/calendar.php.
Upton Senior Center
The Upton Center is open Monday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by
phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are
subject to change. Please call 508-5294558 with any questions.
Friday, July 4
Upton Center Closed for 4th of July Holiday
Monday, July 7
Birthday Bash, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
Market Basket, Oxford, 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 10
Out for Breakfast, 9 a.m.
Friday, July 11
Summer Celebration, 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 13
Cook out, 4:30 p.m.
Concert, Kiwanis Beach, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16
Foppemas Farm, 9 a.m.
Friday, July 18
Movie, Up, 1 p.m.
Monday
Healthy Talk, 1 p.m.
Chair Exercise, 2 p.m.
Tuesday
Card Game, 10 a.m.
Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m.
Wii Bowling, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Walking Group, 10:15 a.m.
Library Table, 11 a.m.
Canasta, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday
Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m.
Bingo, 1 p.m.
Submitted by Nicole Claire, Children’s
Librarian and Matthew Bachtold, Library
Director
Summer Reading Registration
Registration Week for Upton Town
Library’s Summer Reading Program
for kids is officially open and continues
all summer long! Come pick up your
registration bag where you will find a flyer,
which will promote all our special events, as
well as a reading log, which you can use to
earn a special ticket to see a Pawtucket Red
Sox game on August 18 by reading at least
five books!
50 Years of the Beatles on July 10
Come celebrate with Upton Town Library
as we reminisce over the Beatles arriving
to the US 50 years ago! There will be Beatle
trivia, Beatle nostalgia, and of course, lots of
Beatle music ideal for singing and dancing.
Early 60s costumes--and Liverpool accents-are optional! Teens aged 14 and up as well
as adults are welcome. This program will be
held at Memorial Elementary School Media
Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, and
is supported in part by the Nevermind
Shop next door to the library in Upton. No
sign-ups are necessary for this event. For
any questions contact Miss Nicole at nicole.
uptonlibrary@gmail.com or call the library
at 508-529-6272.
Ed the Wizard, July 16
Ed the Wizard and his Alchemy
Laboratory will appear at the Nipmuc
Regional High School Auditorium on
Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Library
patrons will learn and help perform magical
transfigurations, vanishings, and other
amazing feats using everyday household
items. This program is supported in part by
a grant from the Upton Cultural Council,
a local agency which is supported by the
Massachusetts Cultural Council. This
program is free, open to the public, and
suitable for all ages! Advanced registration
is not necessary for this event.
Drop-In Experiments on July 10 and July
24
The Upton Town Library will be offering
Drop-In Experiments over the summer for
elementary school-aged youngsters! Come
for our second and third of four experiment
days on Thursday, July 10 and learn all
about colors, bubbles and light, as well
as on Thursday, July 24 to discover what
floats, what sinks, and create your own
ocean world! Drop in anytime on either
dates between 11a.m. and 5 p.m., and spend
approximately 15 minutes being guided
through the experiments by our librarian
turned mad scientist, Miss Nicole!
Lil’ Folk Farm’s Traveling Petting Zoo on
July 30
The Lil’ Folk Farm is taking over the
library lawn with their Traveling Petting
Zoo on Wednesday, July 30, between 11
a.m. and 1p.m. Come meet their goats,
sheep, rabbit, chickens and a duck!
Children may go right in the animals’ pen
to pet, brush and feed them. A second pen
will house a llama, alpaca or donkey for
petting. All of the farm animals are friendly
and patient. No registration is required, and
visitors may come and go during the event.
Roaming Preschool Storytime!
Preschool Storytime will be going
places this summer! This program will be
held either on Kiwanis Beach or Veterans
Memorial Playground if weather permits;
otherwise we will house the program in
our new and improved Children’s Area.
Our upcoming themes for July include
Independence Day, music and movement,
and shapes and counting! Preschool
Storytime will meet on three alternating
Thursdays this month: July 3, July 17, and
July 31, all at 10:30 a.m. Storytime locations
are to be announced approximately 24
hours before hand, so registering in
advance is encouraged.
Summer Baby Storytimes
Making connections—whether with
books, music, or people—is the foundation
of storytime at Upton Town Library.
TinyTots (aka ‘Baby’) Storytime is ideal
for acquainting babies, toddlers, and
young children with the library, literature,
language and music, as well as for them to
bond with their parents and caregivers and
meet new friends! TinyTots lasts about 15
minutes followed by open playtime and
book browsing. Registration is requested,
but drop-ins are always welcome. The
summer program will be held on Fridays
at 10:30 a.m. through August 8. Please
leave contact information at the desk so
participants may be notified of location
plans at least 24 hours in advance.
Kids Summer Movie Club
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Upton Town Library’s Summer Movie
Club is back! Every Tuesday night in July as
well as on August 5 at 6 p.m., kids can pick
a movie to watch at the library with their
friends out of three pre-selected choices.
This program is suggested for kids between
ages 9 and 12. To sign up please call the
library, 508-529-6272 or email Miss Nicole,
nicole.uptonlibrary@gmail.com.
Life-Sized Clue Game
Join us for a life-sized version of the
classic board game Clue! The game will be
played at Mr. Boddy’s mansion (aka: Upton
Town Library) on Wednesday, August 6 at
1 p.m., so meet Nicole early to sign up for
a role and learn how to play! This program
is recommended for kids between the ages
of 10 and 14. For any questions please call
the library at 508-529-6272 or email Miss
Nicole at nicole.uptonlibrary@gmail.com.
Big Bang Theory Trivia Hour
Think you know all about the guys who
know everything? Test that theory with us!
Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at
the Fire Station Training Room for a quiz
on all things Leonard, Sheldon, Penny and
the rest of the gang! For teens aged 14 and
up as well as adults are welcome. For any
questions please call the library at 508529-6272 or email Miss Nicole at nicole.
uptonlibrary@gmail.com.
Seasonal Facebook page
Look for our seasonal Facebook page:
“Summer at Upton Town Library” to
stay in the loop of all our children’s and
young adult programming! For the latest
information about Upton Town Library,
visit our website at uptonlibrary.blogspot.
com or contact Upton Town Library at 508529-6272.
Library Book Discussion Group
The library supports a monthly book
discussion group, which alternates between
fiction and non-fiction titles. All titles
are selected by the members, and copies
of the book are available at the Library.
Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m.on the
last Wednesday of each month at Memorial
Elementary School. Join us on July 30 to
discuss Weekends with Daisy by Mendon
resident, Sharron Luttrell, a memoir about
raising assistance dogs through a prison
program.
Need More Information?
For the latest information about
Upton Town Library, visit our website
at uptonlibrary.blogspot.com or contact
Upton Town Library at 508-529-6272.
The Upton
Chronicle
Effective July 2014, The Upton
Chronicle will no longer be mailed to
Upton residents. This was a cost saving
decision voted on by the Council on
Aging Board. This monthly newsletter
will be available at the Upton Library,
Upton Senior Center, Town Hall and
on line at www.upton.ma.us, click on
Council on Aging.
Anyone who wants to continue
receiving the newsletter by subscription
may pay the yearly printing and
mailing fee of $5. Call the Center, 508529-4558, to sign up.
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July 4, 2014
Upton News
Milford Board of Health Turns Down Shared
Services Initiative with Upton
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
In an effort to take advantage of a shared
services initiative, the Upton Board of
Health began preliminary discussions with
Milford town officials in an effort to share
Upton’s Town Nurse, Trish Parent. However,
it now appears that initiative will not go
forward.
During a June 17 Upton Board of
Selectmen’s meeting, Board of Health
members Chair Al Holman, Richard
Desjardins, and Richard Robinson
discussed some of the preliminary details
of the proposal. Currently, Milford does not
have a Town Nurse but contracts with the
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) for its
nursing services.
Right now, Parent works a 20 hour week
for Upton. An initial thought was for Upton
to hire Parent full time as a 40 hour a week
employee but then share up to 15 of those
hours with Milford. According to Holman,
the town of Milford would then “buy her
time from us,” he said.
A draft proposal stated the initial shared
services contract between the two towns
would be for two years. Holman also stated
the base office would be located in Upton.
Part of the reason the Board of
Health said they wanted to look into the
shared services initiative was the fear of
losing Parent should she seek full time
employment elsewhere. “That would
mean starting over and not having the
representation we’ve had in the past on
the Emergency Management Services
Committee statewide and other agencies
she’s participated in,” said Robinson. In
addition, Holman added Parent is well
trained and is very knowledgeable about
Upton. “Finding someone with her same
qualifications will be very, very difficult.”
Still, the Board of Selectmen had a
number of questions on the proposal. One
concern was how Parent would handle
nursing services for towns with such
different populations. “How will a town of
30,000 be happy with 15 hours and a town
of 8,000 be happy with 20 hours?” asked
Selectman Chair Robert Fleming.
“Milford never had the expectation to
have a full time or regular nurse,” explained
Robinson. “I’m not positive of this, but I
think they want to have something more
local to them and that sharing with us
helps them out. This gives them something
better than what they have.” Other
concerns voiced were regarding patient
confidentiality records and sharing costs
with Milford. The next step was going to be
for both Boards of Health to meet to work
out the details.
However, shortly after the June 17
Selectmen’s meeting, Milford’s Board of
Health stated it would not be moving
forward with the initiative and instead
decided to continue its services with the
VNA with a renegotiated contract.
According to Milford’s Health Agent, Paul
Mazzuchelli, the reason was a timing issue
more than anything. The VNA’s contract
with Milford was set to expire shortly.
“With all the details to be worked out on
both sides, we weren’t sure how long it was
going to take to finalize this. Timing was
of the essence,” said Mazzuchelli. Still he
added that working with Parent would have
been a wonderful opportunity for the town
saying, “She’s a great public health nurse.
She would have been a perfect fit.”
Milford was paying $66,000 for its VNA
services. The renegotiated contract for
one year will now pay $40,000 for those
services, plus provide for educational
courses for the community on various
health issues.
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Mendon News
Mendon Meetings
Wednesday, July 9
Taft Public Library Children’s Music Program,
Upper Town Hall, 10 a.m.
Monday, July 14
BVT Negotiation Subcommittee, BVT School
Committee Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Monday, July 21
BVT Negotiation Subcommittee, BVT School
Committee Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22
Taft Public Library Children’s Program, Upper
Town Hall, 11 a.m.
For the most up to date information on
Mendon meetings, visit www.mendonma.gov.
Mendon Senior Center
The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon
residents 60 years of age or older, people
with disabilities, and care givers. Hours of
operation are Monday through Thursday from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.
to noon, or call 508-478-6175.
Friday, July 4
Senior Center Closed for Independence Day
Monday, July 7
Bridge Basics Begins, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 9
Council on Aging Meeting, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 16
Podiatry Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m.
Summer Safari, Iggy’s, Oakland Beach, RI,
11:15 a.m.
Thursday, July 17
Council on Aging Cookout/Eat-in, 12 p.m.
Friday, July 18
Shopping Van, Milford Dollar Store/
Big Lots Plaza, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monday
Walking Group, 9 a.m.
Whole Foods, 9 a.m.
Bridge Basics 9 a.m.
Cribbage, 9 a.m.
Movie of the Month, 1 p.m.
Tuesday
Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m.
Chair Exercise, 11:15 a.m.
Lunch Club, 12 p.m.
Bocce, 1 p.m.
Hand and Foot, 1 p.m.
Wednesday
Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternative
Wednesdays)
Panera Bread, 9 a.m.
Yoga, 9 a.m.
T’ai Chi, 10:15 a.m.
Thursday
Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m.
Cribbage, 9 a.m.
Lunch Club, 12 p.m.
Bocce, 1 p.m.
Friday
Outreach, 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment
TAFT PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Main St, Mendon
508-473-3259
Tu, Wed 10-7 • Thurs 3-7 • Fri 12-5
• Sat 9-12 • Closed Sun & Mon
Submitted by Tara Windsor, Children’s Librarian
Happy Summer!! Our summer reading program
is in full swing. Registration is ongoing, so you
still have time to get in on the fun. Stop by
the library today and sign up for the summer
reading program.
Our summer hours are as follows: Tuesday and
Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday 3-7 p.m.,
Friday 12-5 p.m.. We are closed on Saturdays in
July and August.
July Events
Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday July 2: Happy
Birthday America! Join us at 10:30 a.m. for
a special storytime celebrating our nation’s
birthday in the Taft Children’s Room with
a craft to follow. Limit of 12 children per
session. Registration is required. For ages 3-6.
Thursday, July 3: Fizz Boom Read! Young Book
Club for ages 6-9 will be discussing Lost
Treasure of The Emerald Eye by Geronimo
Stilton. We will meet in the upstairs library at
5 p.m. for 45 minutes to discuss the book and
have a little fun with it. Books can be picked
up the first week of June at the Children’s
Desk.
Tuesday, July 8: Bubble-Mania! Who doesn’t
love blowing bubbles? Join us at either 10:30
a.m. or 1:30 p.m. in the Taft Library back
parking lot to make your own bubble solution
and to blow giant bubbles. Registration is
required and limited to 15 children.
Wednesday, July 9: Music Together of
Blackstone Valley comes to the Taft Library.
Any young singers and dancers out there?
Here is a program perfect for you! Janet
Billings, the director of Music Together of
Blackstone Valley, will join us for a music
session at 10:30am in the Upstairs Town Hall
Meeting Room. This program is geared for
children birth-5. Limited to 15 participants
and registration is required.
Wednesday, July 9: Spark Book Club for
ages 8-12 will be discussing The Phantom
Tollbooth by Norton Juster at 5 p.m.for one
hour to discuss the book and have pizza &
refreshments. Books can be picked up the
first week of June at the Children’s Desk.
Thursday, July 10: Scott Jameson Magic Show!
Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Clough School
Cafe for this awesome magic show funded
by the Mendon Cultural Council. See the
show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A
blast!”, and “Heartwarming fun for the whole
family.” Join Jameson for an extraordinary
performance that will have you laughing out
loud and perched on the very edge of your
seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air,
a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be
spun and juggled, and the audience will travel
through time. Don’t miss it! No registration
required for this event.
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Tuesday, July 15: Do you love to read
biographies? Love to dress up? Stop by the
Taft and check out one of our biographies
and then join us at 11 a.m. to tell about
your person. Feel free to create a costume
and pretend you are that person. Don’t
want to dress up? That’s fine. Join us for the
discussion. This book club is good for ages
7 and up. Limited to 12 and registration is
required.
Tuesday, July 15: Join us at 2 p.m. in the
Clough Cafe for Science Tellers as they
present their program, Dragons & Dreams.
In a faraway world with castles, kings,
dragon keepers, ice sorceresses, and a
powerful item known as the Horn of Fire,
two villagers must take a daring journey
to release the dragons and save the entire
kingdom! Join us as we learn about the
science of fire and ice through the tale of
“Dragons & Dreams.” This story features
interactive science experiments with dry
ice, flash paper, exploding bottles, and much
more. Enjoy this spectacular adventure and
be swept away to a world where dragons are
real and dreams come true and where only
the most daring of people will survive to tell
the tale! No registration is required for this
event. The show is perfect for ages 4 and up
but all ages are welcome.
Wednesday, July 16: Pack it up! We are hitting
the road and going on vacation. Well we are
at least going to read about vacations. There
are two storytime sessions today: 10:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and
limited to 12 participants. Perfect for ages
3-6.
Thursday, July 17: Anchors aweigh! We
are proud to announce that the nuttiness
on Nipmuc (the lake, that is) will resume
this summer when we host the 16th Taft
Public Library Great Cardboard Boat Race!
Intrepid captains of cardboard can stop
in the Children’s Room to pick up a rules
and registration packet. Registration forms
must be returned to the library by Friday,
July 11 at 5 p.m. for your team to be eligible
to compete. So assemble your team (oneperson, 2-person, 3+, family or adult-only),
construct your craft, and join us at the Town
Beach starting at 5:30 p.m. for check-in and
inspection.
Even if you don’t enter a boat, come down and
cheer on those who are racing! The races
start at 6:30 p.m. In the event of inclement
weather the rain date for the race will be
Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22: Attention all ballet lovers...
join us in the Town Hall Meeting Room at
11 a.m. for a wonderful ballet. David Ira
Rottenberg, the author of Gwendolyn the
Graceful Pig, has teamed up with a local
ballet group for this wonderful combination
of story and dance. David will be reading the
book as the dancers perform the ballet. Feel
free to wear your tutu and pretend to be a
ballerina. Copies of David’s book will be for
sale as well and 10% of the proceeds will be
donated to the Friends of the Taft Library.
No registration is required and all ages are
welcome.
Wednesday, July 23: Duct Tape...fixes anything
right? Well did you know it is also a lot of
fun to use for making things? Join us for a
duct tape craft session at 10:30 a.m. or 4:30
p.m. We will have a few different designs
that the kids can make. Limit of 15 children
per session and registration is required. All
supplies will be provided by the library.
Monday, July 28: Tutors with Tails from 5:306:30 p.m. The Tutors with Tails program is
for any child with a second grade reading
level or better that would like to practice
reading.
Each child will be paired up with a dog and
will read to them for 15 minutes. The
program is designed to help increase
reading fluency and the child’s confidence
in their reading ability. The dogs provide a
non-judgmental safe environment for the
children to practice their reading.
The sessions will be held here at the library
on the last Monday of each month unless
it is a holiday. (Sessions falling on holidays
will be rescheduled for that month.) There
is no cost for this program. Registration
is required and will be limited to 8
participants.
Tuesday, July 29: Ever wanted to know what
happens when you put a Mentos into a
bottle of Diet Coke? Well now is your
chance...Backyard Science is your answer.
Join us today at 10:30 a.m. for some simple
science experiments in the Taft Library
back parking lot. This program is perfect for
ages 7 and up. Registration is required and
limited to 16 scientists.
Tuesday, July 29: We are so excited to welcome
Tom Sieling! Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed
singer and songwriter from Newfield, N.Y
will perform a very participatory family
program called “Take a Tromp through
the Swamp...and Break by the Lake” at
Clough Cafe at 2 p.m. This show consists of
participatory and humorous children’s songs
that are guaranteed to engage everyone.
Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo,
harmonica, and a drum machine and all
songs include parts for the whole family. All
ages are invited and there is no registration
for this program.
Wednesday, July 30: Love board games?
Well, pack a snack because you are going to
love this. The Taft Library will be holding
GIANT GAME DAY from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
What is a giant game? Have you ever played
scrabble on a game board that is bigger than
you? Or played life size Jenga or Checkers?
How about a game of extra-large Connect
Four or Snakes & Ladders? Well, today is the
day!! No registration is required and all ages
are welcome. The games will be played in
the back parking lot of the library. If we have
inclement weather the games will be played
in the Clough Cafe. Hope to see you there!
Should be a lot of fun!
Thursday, July 31: Teen Book Club meets to
discuss the July book pick at 5 p.m. in the
upstairs library. Books will be available for
pick up the last week of June.
Stay Healthy, Keep Moving
The latest catch phrase about heal is
“Sitting is the New Smoking.” Recent
evidence is clear. Inactivity is detrimental
to health. Get moving this summer at the
Mendon Senior Center, which provides
a variety of affordable exercise activities
both outside and inside the air-conditioned
center. To get more information or to
register for a program, stop by the Mendon
Senior Center or call 508-478-6175.
Walking Group – The Mendon Senior
Center’s coed walking group meets on
Mondays at 9 a.m. under the direction of
volunteer Joan McMullen.
Stretch & Flexibility – Held on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 9 a.m. this free
invigorating, yet gentle workout is taught
by volunteer instructors Martha Gebelein,
Mary Ann Murphy and Joan McMullen.
Simply drop in to start a new routine.
Chair Exercise – This popular half-hour
drop-in class will continue to be held
on Tuesdays from 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. for
seniors of all ages and ability levels. Enjoy
the therapeutic benefits of stretching and
breathing exercises from the safety and
comfort of the chair. There is a requested
donation of $10 per participant for each
ten-week session to help defray the cost.
Yoga – A new six-week session of
Wednesday morning Yoga begins July 9 at
9 a.m. The Monday evening classes which
will resume in September. Instructor Faith
Kennedy of Hummingbird Holistic Center
of Uxbridge teaches the classes. Fees apply. T’ai Chi – A new six week session of this
relaxing yet energizing form of exercise,
taught by Kennedy, begins Wednesday,
July 9 at 10:15 a.m. Classes are held outside
when weather permits. Fees apply.
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UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
July 4, 2014
Mendon News
Mendon Highway Stretches Dollars
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
For many, the summer months mean some
much needed down time, but for municipal
highway departments, it’s also the time when road
construction projects kick into high gear. In June,
one such project was completed in Mendon on
Hopedale St.
The project required what is called “sleeving” a
pipe, which involved placing a plastic reinforced
steel pipe into an existing underground pipe. This is
done to avoid the high cost of replacing the current
pipe. By not replacing the original pipe the town
avoided closing the road for a long period of time.
The high cost of the new pipe, new head walls, and
additional labor that would have been needed was
also prevented. While the process is not new, it is
cost effective and efficient.
Highway Surveyor Alan Tetreault said he’s always
looking for ways to stretch tax payer dollars and
this project was no exception. Tetreault said he was
able to purchase the pipe at cost and received the
grout mixture needed to go around the pipe for
no charge. In addition, the cost for the trucking
needed, which would have cost over $3,000, was
also without charge. “If I had to pay for everything,
the entire project would have cost $15,000. I ended
up paying $8,000.”
Tetreault contracted a company to complete the
work on Hopedale St. and also allowed others
outside the project to come and watch it as a
demonstration. He said if new piping had to go in
instead, the road would have had to close down for
at least a month. With the sleeving technique, the
entire project took a day and a half.
Now that the Hopedale St. project is complete, the
Mendon Highway Department is gearing up for
a number of other projects, which include rubber
chip sealing Millville St. as well as projects on
Washington St. and Bates St. Still, the completion
A pipe project was recently
completed on Hopedale St. in
Mendon using a technique called
sleeving to limit traffic disruptions.
of those projects, said Teterault, is
dependent on when Governor Deval
Patrick releases the state funding.
“The Chapter 90 monies are not
available yet. It could be any day
now or it could be much later.” He
said all communities in the state are
anxious to get the funding as soon
as possible seeing that the warmer
months are when infrastructure
projects need to be completed.
“Everyone’s chomping at the bit,”
said Tetreault.
The Mendon Highway Department’s
summer hours are Monday through
Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. However, Administrative Clerk
Darlene Cormier is available on
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Snow and Ice Deficit Erased and New Tennis
Courts Approved at Mendon Town Meeting
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
A number of year end transfers and
projects were approved by Mendon voters
at the June 25 Special Town Meeting held
at Miscoe Hill School. In total, 50 residents
voted on 27 articles. Two of the articles
approved concerned expunging the town’s
Snow and Ice deficit for the year. Article 10
transferred $3,342 to Snow and Ice Salaries
and Article 11 transferred $100,577 from
multiple accounts to wipe away the deficit
from the Snow and Ice Expenses budget.
Several other articles approved concerned
Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding. The town will now have new tennis
courts and surrounding fencing at Memorial Field after voters approved Article 24
for up to $88,350. The Parks Department
is submitting a grant application that will
hopefully reimburse more than half of that
funding back.
Other CPA articles passed included Article 21 to fund a new poured rubber ground
surface for Clough Elementary School’s
kindergarten playground not to exceed
$50,000. The new surface will be installed
over the summer.
Residents also passed Article 20 to fund
the closing costs for the recently purchased
Paddock/D’Alesandro property located on
Providence St. The closing costs totaled
$5,000.
Article 22 will finance $8,400 from CPA
funds to conduct an archeological reconnaissance survey in the Town Forest and
Article 25 funded $500 from CPA funds for
new signage on town-owned trails.
Article 23, was seeking CPA funds to
repair the Town Hall’s ramp, however, that
July 4, 2014
article was passed over until additional
information is obtained concerning the
project.
Other money articles voted on that evening included Article 1 for $350 toward
Finance Committee Salaries. Article 2 was
passed over which was requesting funding
for an appellate tax hearing, which has now
been pushed back for another year.
Article 3 was passed and financed Town
Counsel expenses for an additional $10,000
as those expenses were running higher than
anticipated. Article 4 funded $2,131 for various Town Hall expenses including a new
PC for the Town Clerk, back up software,
and other computer upgrades.
Article 5 and 6 were interdepartmental
transfers for the Police and Fire Departments. Article 5 was a transfer of $4,250 for
the Police Department to cover various year
end expenses. Article 6, also an interdepartmental transfer within the Fire Department,
was passed over.
Due to an increase in electrical inspections, Article 7 funded $1,100 to the Electrical Inspectors Expense account and because
of the harsh winter, Article 8 funded $2,597
for diesel costs. Article 9 was passed to
finance a laborer’s salary for the Highway
Department totaling $1,500.
Residents passed Article 12 for $5,800 to
fund an unexpected repair needed at a testing well and to correct a billing issue. Article
13 funded $2,715 towards the Worcester
County Retirement Fund.
Due to health insurance plan changes,
Article 14 financed $2,461, and Article 16
was a capital purchase approved by residents to acquire a new Chevrolet pick up
truck for the Highway Department.
Mendon Resident
Voices Concern Over
Alcohol License
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
During a public hearing, the Mendon
Board of Selectmen approved an all-alcohol
license for a new restaurant coming to town
located at 25 Cape Road. The hearing took
place during a June 16 Board meeting.
The restaurant, Traja Traha, will be
located where the Westwood Lumber
Store once stood and is scheduled to open
sometime in the fall. Restaurant owner
Abraham Treij, and Manager Ruby Treij,
attended the hearing seeking an all-alcohol
license for the eatery. Their attorney was
also present.
Prior to closing the hearing, resident
and abutter Douglas Kempton voiced his
concerns over another alcohol license
coming to town. Kempton stated he’s
witnessed his fair share of drunk drivers
and related accidents around the Route 140
area while also noting that there are already
a number of establishments with alcohol
licenses in the vicinity including Lowell’s
Restaurant, The Greenhouse Wood Fired
Pub, plus two package stores. “I don’t really
believe we need another liquor license. I
think it’s getting a little excessive,” he said to
the Board.
Selectman Michael Goddard
acknowledged Kempton’s unease. “It’s a
fair concern,” he said, but also stated the
importance of bringing new businesses to
town.
Selectman Mark Reil explained to
Kempton that the state governs the number
of alcohol licenses allowed in each town. To
date, Mendon still had four such licenses
available.
“I understand his concern,” said
restaurant owner Abraham Treij. “But
people can drink at home, too.” Treij added
more education on drinking and driving is
needed.
The Treij’s attorney, Jennifer Conrad,
said the restaurant will seat a total of 96
with 15 seats at the bar saying, “So it’s on
the smaller side.” Operating hours are still
being decided. The restaurant will serve
both lunch and dinner.
The Board eventually approved the allalcohol license pending other approvals for
the restaurant.
Also at the June 16 meeting, Boy
Scout Shawn Clifton of Troop 1 received
approval from the Board to move forward
on his Eagle Scout project; a new 20foot horse bridge to be built at Park and
Asylum streets. The town’s Conservation
Commission and Land Use Committee
have both given their blessings to the
project. According to Shawn, the National
Trail Riders Association is helping to fund
the project. He told the Board he hopes to
begin working on the project by July 1.
“I think it’s pretty impressive,” said
Goddard, adding that he’d like Shawn to
come back to the Board at some point with
an update as to how things are progressing.
Mendon Tax Bills
Mendon residents are reminded that
the Fiscal Year 2015 preliminary tax bills
were mailed by June 30 and are due by
Friday, August 1, 2014. The Collector’s
office will be open that day from 9 a.m.
until 3 p.m. Payments can also be made
online at www.mendonma.gov until the
end of the day on August 1, by mail, or in
person. Credit cards can be accepted at the
window. Please refer to your bill for normal
window hours. Payments not in hand by
the close of business on August 1 will be
assessed interest.
UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
Health Insurance Counseling
Help is available, if you’re turning 65 this
year and have questions about your health
insurance options including Medicare D or
if you are already enrolled in Medicare and
have concerns about a claim or coverage.
Certified, trained SHINE (Serving Health
Information Needs of Elders) volunteer
Larry Goldman is based out of the Mendon
Senior Center and are ready to counsel
you the first and third Tuesday of every
month. Please call 508-478-6175 for a free,
confidential appointment.
Memory and Aging
The Mendon Senior Center will host a
discussion led by Gary Davis, LSW, CDCM,
about normal memory changes as one ages
on Thursday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m. Davis is
Director of the Tapestry Program at Salmon
Health and Retirement where he oversees
10 Tapestry programs, Salmon Health and
Retirement’s specialized communities for
persons living with Alzheimer’s disease
serving over 350 people. He has created
and managed over a dozen specialized
programs for the memory impaired in
Adult Day Health, Assisted Living and
Skilled Nursing settings. Please call the
Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 or
stop by to register for this free program. Senior Center
Cookout/Eat-In
Save the date, Thursday, July 17 at 12
noon for the annual Mendon Senior Center
Cookout/Eat-In, sponsored by the Mendon
Council on Aging. The menu will include
hot dogs, hamburgers and side dishes. The
cost is $5 per person. Invited guests include
members of the neighboring Mendon
Highway Department and the Parks
Department. Call the center at 508-4786175 for more information.
Senior Tea Honoring Those
85 and Older
Together, the Mendon Council on Aging
(COA) and the Friends of Mendon Elders
will be hosting a reception, honoring
Mendon seniors age 85 and over on Sunday
August 3 at 2 p.m. at the Mendon Senior
Center.
COA Board member Earl Pearlman,
an accomplished pianist, will provide
entertainment. Dessert and beverages will
be served. Invitations for seniors and their
guests will be mailed out mid-July. Please
be sure to save the date and don’t hesitate
to contact the Senior Center, 508-478-6175,
for more information.
Just-A-Wee-Day
Child Care Center
Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne
PRESCHOOL & PRE-K
FALL REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN
New Location!
138 Hartford Ave, Hopedale
508-473-1689
justawee@comcast.net
52 weeks a year from
6:30 am - 6 pm
Dannielle Byrne
Providing Quality
Care for Infants
through Age 14.
Director/Owner
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Kiwanis Beach Concerts
The Upton Recreation Commission is sponsoring a series of free
summer concerts at the Kiwanis Beach Pavilion on Sunday evenings from
6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, picnic basket and relax and enjoy
the music under the new pavilion!
Sunday, July 13: Jazz night with Jeff Galindo & Trio, special opening
night celebration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20: Folk night Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards
Sunday, July 27: Noah Lis singer/song writer from The Voice
Sunday, Aug 3: Gary Blanchard singer/song writer
Hopkinton Farmers Market
The Hopkinton Farmers Market will be held each Sunday through
October 19 on the Town Common, the corner of Main St. (Rt. 135) and
Ash St., from 1 to 5 p.m. It is featuring the produce from four farms—
Heirloom Harvest, Kelly’s Farm, The Pumpkin Farm and Long Life
Farm. Shady Pine Farm will offer grass-fed beef, pork, lamb and free
range eggs.
Market favorites – Five Loaves Bakery, Narragansett Creamery
cheeses, Vanderwalk Farm (fresh berries and blueberry wine), P.Y. LE
Sweets, Little Beehive Farm and Zoll Cellars winery – will be back
along with new vendors –Everything Jalapeno and NOT, Fox Hollow
Pie Company, Woodville Maples (maple syrup), and Cookie Lady
Treats.
Several artisans will also rotate through the market including Cave
Studio Arts, Elsie Kay Glassworks, Kittredge Candles, Angel Hair
Alpacas, as well as a selection of new artisans.
Each week, the Farmers Market will feature a children’s tent with a
different activity, as well as a local community organization. Jennifer
Ferreyra will have fun hands on activity for children to participate in as
well as a free raffle where the winner will receive a free tutoring session.
After shopping, stay for the Summer Concert Series on the Common,
which starts at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Hopkinton Drug and Bartlett Electrical Services, the
Hopkinton Farmers Market will again be offering the “plant a carrot”
program, allowing local residents and businesses to support the market
by purchasing a carrot for their garden or outdoor planter.
Daniels Farmstead Farmers’
Markets Begin July 6
Delicious, sun-ripened produce and
vegetables will return to the Daniels Farmstead
Farmers’ Markets St., Blackstone, every Sunday,
beginning July 6, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Six vendors of local produce, meat, flowers,
crafts, bakery items and other goods will return
as will new vendors, Spring Brook Farm meats
from Joe Wojcik.
Daniels Farmstead house tours are available
every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Upcoming events will include music with
Kim Oakes and Chris Medina on Sunday, July
13 from 11 a.m. to noon; Bandcamp on July 27
and August 24, Mark Mandeville on August 17
and Daniels Annual Tractor Show & Claflin Hill
Summer Winds, “Tractors & Trumpets” on September 7.
The Daniels Farmstead Farmers Markets takes
place rain or shine. Enjoy food from the grill
and the beautiful views of the farmstead. For
additional information please email: Justine@
southwickszoo.com or call 508-726-2042.
SonRock Kids Camp
ABMI-TV Concerts on the Grass
and Rockland Trust present
American Idol
Semi-Finalist
Siobhan Magnus
Part of her 2014 Summer Tour!
Siobhan recently made an
appearance on
Late Night with David Letterman!
At Bellingham Town Common
Wednesday, July 16 at 7pm (rain date: 7.17.14)
Free Admission
Free Pony Rides from 6-7pm
Show exclusively sonsored by Rockland Trust
Mendon Town Beach Concerts
Wed, August 6 • 6:30-8:30pm
YANKEE NOTIONS (folk and traditional)
Show supported by a grant from the Mendon Cultural Council
Kids Activity: 5:30-6:30pm Free Pony Rides
Thursday, August 14 • 6:30-8:30pm
THE INFRACTIONS (rock & rhythm & blues)
Kids Activity: 5:30-6:30pm Free Pony Rides
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 508-966-3234 • abmi8.org
Deane School of Dance
SUMMER OPEN CLASSES AVAILABLE
July & August
CALL FOR DATES, TIMES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Register For Fall Classes Now
Ballet • Pointe • Jazz • Tap • Modern
New this Fall!
Remember summer camp? The fun games,
new friends, singing around the campfire,
s’mores... SonRock Kids Camp is all that and
more! Every summer The United Parish of
Upton transforms itself into another place.
In 2012 we entered space, in 2013 the big top
circus came to town! This year United Parish
will magically transform into the great outdoors.
After playing in the water, we’ll sit by the fire
with our bellies full of s’mores and explore how
fun it is to be a child of Jesus. At the end of our
time together we’ll climb into our tents, snuggle
in our sleeping bags and share our stories from
our morning together. We hope you’ll join us!
The SonRock Kids Camp runs from August 4 to
8. Register on online at UnitedParishVBS.org.
• Hip Hop For Children ages 5-8
Mondays 4:15 - 5:00
• Hip Hop for children ages 8-11
Wednesdays 5:30-6:15
• Zumba for Teens and Adults
Wednesdays 5:30-6:15
• Adult Barre and Ball
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:15
will strengthen, lengthen and tone
the body and increase balance
Dance for Life!
Nutcracker Auditions
September 14 • Call for schedule
508-473-3354
Earth Bash
Festival Fundraiser.
Earth Bash Festival will be held at Southwick’s
Zoon in Mendon on September 19 from 4 – 10
p.m. This is biggest fundraiser of the year for
Earth Unlimited Tickets are $75 each. EARTH
Members will receive a special bag of gifts when
a Member Voucher is presented at the gate. If
you become a member while you’re here, you
will receive the special bag as well! You must
be 21 years old to attend. Food, drinks, and
entertainment along with silent and live auction
will be featured. Please help us support Earth
and Environmental Education while enjoying an
evening adventure at Southwick’s Zoo!
Alternatives Free Summer
Concert Series
The Alternatives 2014 free Summer Concert
Series runs from July 3 through September 4 at
6 p.m. on Thursday evenings at the Alternatives
Community Plaza at the Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas
Road, Whitinsville. Don’t forget your lawn chairs.
Refreshments are available!
The schedule includes
July 10: Old ‘Nuff to Know Better
July 17: Cosmic Slim and His Intergalactic
Plowboys
July 24: Blackstone Valley Community
Concert Band
July 31: Jesse Fontaine
August 7: Chuck & Mudd & the Hole in the
Dam Band
August 14: Super Chief Trio
August 21: Point ‘n’ Swing Big Band
August 28: HELP! – Beatles Tribute Band
September 4: Blackstone Valley Bluegrass
Band
SHOP LOCAL!
BUY LOCAL!
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Milford Farmers Market
Milford Farmers Market is now open on Saturday mornings
through October 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 66 Dilla St., the
home of Milford Water Company.
Hopkinton Summer Concert Series
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the Hopkinton
Parks and Recreation department have partnered to produce
and sponsor the Summer Concert Series on the Hopkinton
Common. Additionally, the concert series is sponsored in
part by the Barbara Corbett-Dobson and Dave Dobson
Memorial Fund. The free series begins June 20 and runs
through mid-August, with each concert featuring headlining
musical acts as well as children’s entertainment.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and
picnics with them as they gather on the Common to enjoy
the activities. The concerts will include various musical
styles, including jazz and Big Band performances from the
Roy Scott Big Band, classical selections from the MetroWest
Symphony, rock and pop selections from the Glamor Girls,
and more.
For more information or to view a detailed event
schedule, visit the HCA online at www.hopartscenter.org/
SummerSeries.
West Hill Dam Junior Ranger
Registration
Youth ages 6-12 who would like to experience working
in the out-of-doors with animals, plants and people should
have their parents contact the staff at West Hill Dam, 518
East Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge. New Junior Rangers will
learn the duties of a Park Ranger, explore various habitats,
band birds and collect other wildlife samples and learn
water safety skills and practice environmental ethics.
Session 1 runs from July 21 to July 25, and Session 2
from July 28 to August 1. Junior Rangers meet daily from 1
to 3 p.m. and must attend all five session to graduate.
To register or for more information call the West Hill
Ranger Team at 508-278-2511 or 978-318-8417. Register
early, as this is a very popular program.
Former graduates are eligible for Junior Ranger Level
2 sessions; the schedule is posted on the park bulletin
boards. They will receive the Junior Ranger newsletter with
instructions for completing the advanced sessions.
July 4, 2014
Hopedale 2014 Summer
Band Concerts
The 2014 Summer Band Concerts will be held in
Hopedale Town Park on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., rain dates
are Thursdays. Sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council
in cooperation with the Hopedale Parks Department, the
concerts are free with refreshments available. Kayak and
canoe rentals are also available on Hopedale Pond from Fin
and Feathers Outfitters.
July 9—Infractions, Classic horn-driven rock
July 16—Fantasy Big Band, Swing to contemporary
July 23—Mondo Soul, Classic funk & soul
July 30—Fourcast, Acoustics from the 70s to today
August 6—Mahrud, Contemporary big band jazz
Join us on Facebook: Hopedale Cultural Council –
Community Organization
St. Gabriel VBS 2014
SonTreasure Island, the Vacation Bible School at St. Gabriel the
Archangel Church, will run from August 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for
campers entering Kindergarten through Grade 5. The camp features
high-energy games, create colorful crafts, enjoy tropical snacks and the
best VBS music ever with our own live musician Ryan Mascilak!
Young teen, teen and adult volunteers are a welcome and necessary
part of Vacation Bible School. The most important thing you can bring
to camp is energy. You will have as much fun as the kids….we promise!
For registration and volunteer information directors for more
information: Chris at 508-478-8890, Paula at 508-473-3985 or Mary
Lee at 508-478-1588..
Bring in the Red, White & Blue at...
Rita’s Sidewalk Sales
during the month of July
Books • Toys • Clothing • Much More
Family Night at the Bandstand
Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra presents the 2014 Family
Night at Bandstand on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. at the Milford Musicians’ Pavilion Milford Town Park
the corner of Congress and Walnut Streets, Milford. Rain
dates are the following Thursday. Free admission for all. Free
balloons from Mark Bruni and Minuteman Coins & More
with food available form Nelly’s Sandwich Shop.
July 8 “Swing Night” with The Fantasy Big Band,
sponsored by Blaire House of Milford
July 15 John Burrows & The Cocabanana Band sponsored
by Nitto Denko Avecia Biotechnology
July 22 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds + Art
in the Park by the Blackstone Valley Art Association,
sponsored by Al Cass Fast & Edwards Funeral Home
July 29 Beatles Night with HELP!, sponsored by Medway
Oil and Propane
August 5 Brass Attack! Sounds of Chicago, Blood Sweat &
Tears and more, sponsored by Milford Federal Savings
& Loan Association
August 12 ZeroDrift From the 70s to current rock,
country & pop, sponsored by Milford Nissan and
Waters Corporation
August 19 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds,
sponsored by Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home
UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
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SUMMER HOURS:
THURSDAY 12-6 • FRIDAY 9-6
SATURDAY 9-5 • SUNDAY 10-2
“Come to where there is a little bit of everything”
YOUTH OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMP
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7 Sessions Available this Summer starting July 7, 2014.
• 4-day clinics for boys and girls ages 6-15
• 3 activities per day.
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Highland Street Foundation 6th Annual Free Fun
Fridays
The Highland Street Foundation
announced the sixth annual Free
Fun Fridays program for 2014.
Free Fun Fridays is the annual
summer program that opens doors
at no cost to visitors to many of
the most treasured cultural venues
in Massachusetts. Beginning June
27 through August 29, 66 cultural
venues will be open free-of-charge
every Friday this summer.
A complete list of all participating
venues and dates is listed below.
To learn more about the Free
Fun Fridays, and the Highland
Street Foundation, visit www.
highlandstreet.org or join us at
facebook.com/HighlandStreet and on
Twitter@HighlandStreet.
July 4
Heritage Museums & Gardens,
Sandwich
Edward Gorey House, Yarmouth
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival,
Beckett
Amelia Park Children’s Museum,
Westmouth
Falmouth Museums on the Green,
Falmouth
July 11
John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library And Museum, Boston
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Worcester Historical Museum,
Worcester
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Cape Cod Children’s Museum,
Mashpee
New England Historic
Genealogical Society, Boston
Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth
July 18
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Ocean Explorium, New Bedford
The Eric Carle Museum, Amherst
Larz Anderson Auto Museum,
Brookline
Springfield Museums, Springfield
Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature
Center, Mattapan
Sandwich Glass Museum,
Sandwich
July 25
The Freedom Trail Foundation,
Boston
Battleship Cove, Fall River
Children’s Museum in Easton,
North Easton
Tower Hill Botanic Garden,
Boylston
Arnold Arboretum Of Harvard
University, Boston
Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis
Danforth Art, Framingham
August 1
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,
Boston
Commonwealth Shakespeare
Company, Boston
American Textile History Museum,
Lowell
The Discovery Museums, Acton
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Concord Museum, Concord
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center,
Great Barrington
August 8
Boston Harbor Islands National
Park, Boston
The Greenway Carousel, Boston
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Wenham Museum, Wenahm
USS Constitution Museum,
Charlestown
Children’s Museum at Holyoke,
Holyoke
Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton
August 15
The Institute Of Contemporary
Art/Boston, Boston
Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth
Garden In The Woods,
Framingham
Museum Of Russian Icons,
Clinton
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield
Reagle Music Theatre, Waltham
August 22
Boston Children’s Museum, Boston
Museum of African American
History, Boston
New Bedford Whaling Museum,
New Bedford
Old Manse, Trustees of
Reservations, Concord
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
Emily Dickinson Museum,
Amherst
August 29
Buttonwood Park Zoo, New
Bedford
Ecotarium, Worcester
Cape Cod Museum of Natural
History, Brewster
Norman Rockwell Museum,
Stockbridge
The Mount: Edith Wharton’s
Home, Lenox
Griffin Photography Museum,
Winchester
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Grad News
Assumption College Graduation
Assumption College’s 97th Commencement
ceremony was held May 17 on the campus’s
H.L. Rocheleau Field, Worcester. Among the
local graduates receiving a Bachelors degree
were:
Derek Fernandes of Mendon, graduated with
a major in Management and a minor in
Marketing.
Elizabeth Leacu of Upton, graduated with a
major in History.
Becker College
The following residents were part of Becker
College’s Class of 2014, which graduated
during the college’s 226th commencement
ceremony, held on Saturday, May 10 in
Worcester. Michael Burke, of Upton, graduated
Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Interactive
Media Design. Melissa E. Rhodes, of Mendon,
graduated with a BS in Exercise Science.
UMass Lowell Graduation
Local residents were among a record
number of graduates – 3,478 – presented
with diplomas at UMass Lowell’s 2014
Commencement exercises on Saturday, May
17 at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell by
Chancellor Marty Meehan.
Mendon residents who are members of UMass
Lowell’s Class of 2014 are:
Alison Armstrong, who received a doctoral
degree in physical therapy
Anthony Cascio, who received a bachelor’s
degree in mechanical engineering
Cole Booth
Cole Booth of Upton
recently graduated
from Xaverian
Brothers High School,
Westwood, Mass. The
son of Dr. and Mrs. Jeb
Ashley Booth, he will
be attending High Point
University
Erin Mullarkey
Erin Mullarkey of
Mendon, graduated
from Ithaca College’s
School of Health
Sciences and Human
Performance with a
degree in exercise
science. The degree
was awarded in May
2014. She was also
named to the Spring
2014 deans list.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The following local residents recently graduated
from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Stephen Cialdea of Upton was awarded
a Master of Science degree in electrical and
computer engineering.
Jason Hopkins of Mendon was awarded a
Master of Science degree in fire protection
engineering.
Elizabeth Louvat of Upton was awarded a
Master of Science degree in information
technology.
Alexandra Marokhovsky of Upton was
awarded a Master of Science degree in
civil engineering.
Kyle Pilkington
Kyle Pilkington of
Upton graduated
from Union College,
Schenectady, N.Y.
with a Bachelor of
Science degree on
June 15. Pilkington
was an Environmental
Science major.
Ryan Kenney
Ryan Kenney of
Upton graduated
from Northeastern
University on May
2, with a a Bachelor
of Arts degree,
cum laude, from
the College of
Arts, Media and
Design. His college
experience included
a semester in
Prague, an internship
at Cox Cable in
Rhode Island, and
an internship in
Capetown, South
Africa where he
worked on his first
Hollywood feature
film, The Giver.
Tyler Kenney
Tyler Kenney of
Upton graduated
from Lehigh
University on May
19 with a Master
of Science degree
in Computer
Engineering. He
will soon be an
employee of IBM in
Marlborough. This
followed his
graduation from
Lehigh on May 20,
2013 where he
received a Bachelor
of Science degree
in Computer
Engineering.
Katie Venuto
Katie Venuto of Upton graduated from RPI on
May 24 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
BioMedical Engineering. She will now attend
Boston University for their Master’s program
concentrating on Mechanical Engineering.
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Dean’s List
The following local students were named to the Spring 2014 deans
list at their respective university or college.
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y.: Aaron Larouco
of Mendon, who is in the computational mathematics program in
RIT’s College of Science.
Dean College, Franklin: Chelsea Daniels of Mendon, Emily Kara of
Upton and Benjamin MacDonald of Mendon.
University of Hartford, Hartford: Deanna Brossi of Upton.
Assumption College, Worcester: Elizabeth Leacu, of Upton, class
of 2014; Lauren Neilan, of Mendon, class of 2015; Janine Perro, of
Mendon, class of 2015; and Derek Moore, of Mendon, class of 2017.
Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I.: Nicholas Bertuzzi,
majoring in Criminal Justice of Mendon, Sarah Krasnecky,
majoring in Accounting of Upton, Emily Nelson, majoring in
Elementary Education of Mendon and Drew Salvaggio, majoring in
International Relations of Mendon.
Western New England University, Springfield: Scott W. Hubener of
Mendon, who is majoring in Criminal Justice.
Wentworth Institute, Boston: William Johnson of Upton.
Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I: William Kelley, a Sophomore in
Actuarial Mathematics, of Mendon a Jeffrey Pierro, a Senior in
Applied Mathematics and Statistics, of Mendon, Kayla Murphy, a
Sophomore in Communication, of Mendon, Deanna Ristaino, a
Sophomore in Marketing, of Mendon and Ethan Steeves, a Senior
in Accounting, of Mendon.
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: Michaela KerxhalliKleinfield, of Upton a member of the class of 2016.
Area students named to the UMass Dartmouth Spring 2014 Dean’s
List.
UMass Dartmouth, North Dartmouth: Zachary Gaskill of Mendon,
Paul Hamlet of Upton, Nickolas Hobill of Upton and Andrew
Oglesby of Upton.
Mount Ida College, Newton: Lindsey Beschi of Mendon, Travis
Plausse of Mendon and Hannah Smith of Upton.
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By Melissa Orff
Staff Reporter
Over 100 students and staff members
in the Mendon Upton Regional School
District turned an ordinary chore of
getting a summer hair cut into an act of
kindness when they participated in the
second annual Miscoe Hill Kid’s Cancer
Buzz-Off.
Organized by the Miscoe Hill School
Friends of Rachel Club, the fundraiser
took place on June 20, with all of the
proceeds for the $10 buzz-cut cost given
directly to One Mission, a non-profit
organization that supports children and
families affected by childhood cancer.
Stylists from local salons including
the Mendon Barber Shop and
Renaissance Salon in Bellingham
donated their time and their shears to
give summer cuts to the students and
staff during their lunch hour. Students
with various lengths of hair all walked
out of the gymnasium with buzz-cuts,
big smiles, and the knowledge that they
had supported a good cause.
Among the supporters was the
district’s Business Manager and
Mendon Town Moderator Jay Byer,
who up until the fundraiser sported
not only a full head of hair, but a full
beard was well. Wishing to support
One Mission and kids with cancer,
Byer decided to sign up to have
his hair and beard shaved off after
receiving an additional pledge from
Mendon Selectman Rich Schofield for
him to do so. “I knew it was to raise
money for a good cause,” said Byer,
who agreed to part with his hair and
beard after raising a total of $140 for
himself and for his son David, who
joined him in shaving his locks for
charity.
On Monday, June 23, the members
of the Rachel’s Challenge Club
had the pleasure of presenting a
representative of One Mission with
a check for $1,160. “It was a great
turnout. The people who participated
are very compassionate,” said Friends
of Rachel Club Co-Advisor William
McInnis about this year’s fundraiser.
McInnis said that the students made a
conscious choice to do a random act of
kindness by participating in this event,
an idea that is a cornerstone of the
Friends of Rachel Club’s mission. “The
majority of the kids do this because
they know it’s for a wonderful charity,”
he said.
Miscoe Hill student AJ McKiernan received a summer buzz-cut
from Kim Doherty from Renaissance Hair Salon in Bellingham
during a June 20 fundraiser to support kids with cancer.
Mendon Upton Regional School District Business Manager and
Mendon Town Moderator Jay Byer receives a buzz-cut and beard
shave from Lynne Stacy of the Mendon Barber Shop in support of
kids with cancer during Miscoe’s Friends of Rachel Club 2nd annual
Kid’s Cancer Buzz Off. The event raised $1,160 for One Mission, a
non-profit organization that supports children and families affected
by cancer.
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recommendation of not making the switch to the
PARCC exam at this time. “We should continue with
the known commodity of MCAS for the next school
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A number of the School Committee Members
stated their support of sticking with MACS. “I feel
like [the PARCC exam] is coming at us so quickly,
and it’s not refined, not perfect…it’s being thrown
at us in an imperfect way,” said School Committee
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Committee Chairperson Leigh Martin also
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make the decision. “It seems like pilot testing is
barely finished, do we really have any evidence on
the test’s effectiveness?” she said. “There are many,
many questions, more than answers, out there about
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Nipmuc Regional High School Term 4 Honor Roll
Grade 9
High Honors
Average 90 – 100
Carol Abedelnour
Dylan Applegate
Mary Berner
Jaclyn Bianchi
Jillian Carey
Grace Caughey
Annika Dankwardt
Patrick Donelan
Kimberly Frary
Kylie Gallagher
Sophia Hegarty
Sarah Hetu
Viola Hibbett
Alex Jayyosi
Hunter Kadra
Sean Kelleher
Zackary Lapointe
Elizabeth Leblanc
Meaghan MacKay
Ashley Maynard
Joanne Michel
Christopher Miller
Taylor Moore
Rutger Mosher
Trevor Moutinho
Paige Murphy
Logan Pazol
Lea Peterson
Rebecca Pfeiffer
Noah Puchovsky
Abigail Rapiejko
Rebecca Rausch
Kayla Riordan
Katie Sauer
Dean Sheehan
Vanessa Shepherd
Kayma Snook
Mercedes Tredeau
Bailey Vogt
Connor Walz
Honors Average 85 – 89
Megan Agro
Kyle Bernero
Mario Cicconi
Jenna Gillespie
Annabelle Hentz
Zachary Hunter
Colleen Lavoie
Brandon Lefebvre
Mia Lucerini
Michael Manning
Ciara Pape-Rasco
Isabelle Todd
Richard Vargas
Grade 10
High Honors
Average 90 – 100
William Applegate
Jake Barefoot
Hannah Barrows
Brooke Bukunt
Charlotte Burlingame
Samantha Capalucci
Abigail Colombo
Samuel Crocker
Isabel DesRoches
Justin DiAntonio
Gabrielle Diodati
Marla DiPoto
Kristina Dubois
Taylor Ellero
William Gavin
Alison Goddard
Elizabeth Hilton
Kelly Jionzo
Aaron Kearnan
Ciara Larence
Kiley Larocque
Madison Lynnworth
Hannah Martel
Megan Mathieson
Michael McGowan
Grace Merten
Mary Morcos
Jennifer Oglesby
Olivia Onorato
Jillian Penfield
Victoria Phillips
Karin Plante
Jared Plumb
Sarah Plutnicki
Stephanie Poly
Angelica Puchovsky
Julia Salvaggio
Madison Sauter
Peter Schiloski
Bryan Seserman
Amanda St. Germain
Carly Thibodeau
Joria Todd
Sarah Tong
Daniel Whitcomb
William Whitcomb
Steven Wickstrom
Honors Average 85 – 89
Antonio Barboza
Taylor Brogan
Drew Cannistraro
Shannon Dowd
Elizabeth Faubert
Lauren Jordan
John Kossuth Jr.
Kristin Krauss
Paul Malkoski
Kathryn McManus
Meghan Mercier
Alexa Mirageas
Margaret Richardson
Somaiya Rowland
Sequoia Nixie Tracy Stone
Honorable Mention
Average 80-84
Alyssa Cicconi
Grade 11
High Honors
Average 90 – 100
Emily Agro
Brett Alibozek
Emily Ambrosino
Madison Armstrong
Sarwat Aziz
Lindsay Bailey
Ateha Bailly
William Berner
Daniel Burke Perez
Lauren Campbell
Gabriella Carreiro
Chereen Chalak
Regan Conrad
Molly Craft
Madeline Davidshofer
Kristen Denson
Matthew DeVane
Ashley Dodd
Brandon Esker
Stephanie Esker
Cullen Farragher
John Gallagher
Kyle Gazoorian
Molly Gould
Roma Gujarathi
Jeremy Hall
Stephanie Halsing
Robert Herendeen
Alyssa Imparato
Jake LeBow
Samuel Manning
Elizabeth Manser
Alexander McCulloch
Nickole McGrath
Elena Morganelli
Ian Murphy
Nicole Murphy
Elizabeth Nigro
Eoin O’Connell
Evan Offord
Emily Paine
Jay Patel
Julia Pavlichenko
Devon Poe
Madison Polay
Kurt Robakiewicz
Emily Santos
Julia Sharp
Allison Shaughnessy
Aram Taft
Connor Van Kleeck
Melody Wiklund
Melissa Wojnowski
Katie Friberg
Chelsea Gorius
Catherine Hill
James LaCroix
Tyler Lefebvre
Rachel Moss
Madison Neri
Jaycie Stoopack
Philip White
Ashley Whitmore
Grade 12
High Honors
Average 90 – 100
Catherine Adcock
Jesse Arsenault
Robert Aziz
Annalisa Baci
Joseph Berger
Molly Bergstrom
Nicholas Bertrand
Nicole Bozzini
Kyle Braile
Aislyne Calianos
Michael Castellani
Samuel Chiburis
Grayson Colwell
Gabrielle Cyr
Lauren Drainville
Walter Esker
Joseph Gallagher
Tiffany Griffith
Abigail Griswold
Leigh Hamlet
Rachel Hetu
Maia Hibbett
Peter Jordan
Kayleigh Kearnan
Lily Kerxhalli-Kleinfeld
Honors Average 85 – 89
Lauren Adams
Emily Cafarelli
Scott Capuzziello
Charles Ciantra
Lauren Comfort
Drew DiPoto
Madeline Killeen
Melanie Kossuth
Evmorfili Lalakidis
Catherine Lemoine
James Lovely
Samantha Maneri
Nicole Mazzola
Molly Meath
Madeline Morgan
Rachel Murphy
Laura Ng
Matthew Nichols
Rachel Plante
McKenna Reilly
Julianne Schimp
Katelyn Soucey
Bryant Tatro
Courtney Teasdale
Valeria Veloz
Sarah Wadehul
Rose Wiklund
Robin Wood
Honors Average 85 – 89
Nicholas Becker
Arianna Bonito
Laura Cunningham
Ryan DiAntonio
Tiffany Ernst
Amber Evens
David Hanson
Jessica Negrotti
Molly Young
Help Fund a High School Graduation Gift—A Heart Transplant
Can you imagine having a child whose fondest wish for a
high school graduation gift - is a heart transplant?
Coleman Candelario of Milford is 17 years old, just
graduated high school, and is battling Hypoplastic Left
Heart Syndrome, a form of congenital heart disease in
which the left ventricle does not develop. He was diagnosed
just two hours after his born, and has undergone three
open-heart surgeries plus other operations. As a result
of one of his surgeries, Coleman also suffers from PLE,
Protein Losing Enteropaty, which causes painful swelling
in his hands, stomach, and face.
There are a handful of children in the world with both
congenital heart disease and PLE. Coleman may be the
oldest survivor. Because of the rarity of his condition,
Coleman needs to see specialists in Pennsylvania, as
doctors in Massachusetts have not been able to provide the
proper treatment. The best hope for a long-term solution
is a heart transplant, but that is years and many tests and
trials in the future.
In addition to the pain and suffering of his condition,
Coleman’s family has been financially devastated. Coleman
hit his lifetime medical insurance coverage cap before
he was six-months old, and because he must undergo
treatment in Pennsylvania, MassHealth cannot pay
for medical expenses, so all medical, travel, and living
expenses must be paid by the Candelario family.
“Coleman, he’s just an amazing kid,” says his mom,
Kathy. “You would never know anything was wrong with
him, looking at him. He’s a really good kid; he’s just a great
soul. He’s helpful and he’s an old soul, he’s just got this
common sense and peace about him.”
To help raise money for the treatment costs for Coleman,
a GoFundMe.com page has been set up at http://www.
gofundme.com/coleycandelario. As of Friday, June 27,
the page had raised just over $15,000 towards its goal of
$25,000.
To close the gap, Julie Atherton, RJ Sheedy of Milford
TV’s Talk Show with RJ Sheedy, and Comedian Jerry
Caruso have put together a comedy benefit show at Sciolis
Pizza Bar on July 19 at 8 p.m. Besides Sheedy and Caruso,
the show will feature comedians Dennis Wirth, Ace Aceto
and Greg Boggis. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance from
Sciolis, Julie Atherton, or RJ Sheedy for the low price of
$10, or at the door for $15. They will also be a 50/50 raffle,
as well as raffle items. Every dollar raised will go directly
to supporting Coleman’s care and eventual addition to the
heart transplant list
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Jeff Doherty, Owner of Angels Garden Center in Upton helps students in the third grade
at Memorial Elementary School plant a pumpkin plant on the school grounds as part of a
state-wide program called the South Shore Great Pumpkin Challenge. The students and their
families will take turns watering the pumpkin plant during the summer in hopes of growing a
prize winning pumpkin, one that they will take to the South Shore contest this Fall. The week
prior to the pumpkin being planted, Doherty gave the students a lesson on seed germination
and how to grow your own healthy foods. Melissa Orff photo
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Miscoe Students Raise over $4,000 for Juvenile
Diabetes Research
Bye, Students Goodbye
Students from the Miscoe Hill School presented a check to the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation in the amount of $4,050 after a group of fifth-graders organized a Walk For
Diabetes Fundraiser that took place on June 6 at the school. Along with the walk, the
students sold bracelets, hung up educational posters in the corridors, and made daily
announcements over the intercom during diabetes awareness week to raise awareness
about the disease. Melissa Orff photo
As they boarded buses on June 25 and officially kicked off their summer vacation, students
of Blackstone Valley Tech received a fond farewell from a large group of teachers, staff, and
administrators. Students and school year personnel return to BVT in roughly six weeks, so
they’ll see each other again in mid-August. Since 1997, BVT has voluntarily operated under
an extended school year calendar of 193 teaching days. BVT photo
Harnessing the Power of the Sun
Students in the third grade at Memorial Elementary School harnessed the power of the sun to “get cooking” during
a Solar Cooker Design Challenge. Students built solar cookers out of household materials such as cardboard boxes
and aluminum foil to be used to make “cooked” snacks of nachos, apples, or s’mores. The lesson was part of the
third grade’s year-long theme of highlighting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the classrooms.
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Fun, Flashy Start for Taft Fizz, Boom, Read Program
By Melissa Orff
Staff Reporter
The Taft Public Library kicked off this year’s summer reading
program ‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ in grand style with a performance that
showed that science can be flashy and fun.
The annual kick-off event, Mad Science: Fire and Ice, was held at
Clough Elementary School in the afternoon of June 25. Mad Scientist
Jolting Jonathan entertained an audience of approximately 100 children and 50 adults for over an hour with humorous explanations of a
scientist’s job and how observations and hypothesis’ can lead to great
discoveries.
Foggy dry-ice storms, paper that “flashed” on fire and vanished
into thin air, giant beach balls floating in the air, and a Mad Science
“burp” potion were just some of the things demonstrated to help
children learn about the concepts of states of matter, air pressure, and
how science differs from magic.
Some of the “tiny humans” were even asked to assist the Mad
Scientist with a few of his experiments, most which brought about
smiles, laughs, and some astonishment from the audience.
Mad Science, back by popular demand from a previous summer
reading program at Taft, is one of the world’s leading fun science providers; delivering exciting, unique, and hands-on educational science
experiences in schools and communities. After this year’s show, Mad
Scientist Jolting Jonathan (Breindel) said the goal of the show is to get
kids interested in science and to show them that that subject can be
Mia Lochhead (9) helps Mad Scientist Jolting
fun. “Science is used in everything, everyday; we want kids to see that
Jonathan demonstrate the effects of air
and to get excited about science and learning in general,” he said.
pressure during Taft Public Library’s annual
Taft Children’s Librarian Tara Windsor was also pleased with the
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event.
program and with this years’ record turn-out. “The program was
great; it tied into the theme so well. The kids really enjoyed it,” she
said. According to Windsor, approximately 190 children have signed
up for the summer reading program thus far, and expects more to
in the weeks to come. The ‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ program is sponsored
by the Massachusetts Library Program, the Boston Bruins, and the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissions, and this year’s kickoff event was sponsored by the Friends of the Taft Library and the
Beginning Years Network.
The ‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ program continues through August 22
and encourages children of all ages to read during their summer
vacation. Other upcoming events include the Scott Jamison Magic
Show on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Clough cafeteria, Science Tellers:
Dragons & Dreams program on July 15 at 2 p.m. in the Clough cafeteria, the annual cardboard boat race on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the
7-year-old Izzy Nicholson assists Mad Scientist
Town Beach, and the ballet performance of Gwendolyn the Graceful
Jolting Jonathan during Taft Public Library’s
Pig on July 22 at 11a.m. in the Town Hall, to name a few. For more
Summer Reading Kick-Off event – Mad
information on these and the other children’s events being offered as
Science: Fire and Ice on June 25.
part of the ‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ summer reading program, contact the
Taft Public Library at 508-473-3259 or stop by during their hours of
operation.
Hans Christian Andersen Tale Comes to Upton
Members of the University of New Hampshire’s Little Red
Wagon professional children’s theatre troupe kicked off Upton
Town Library’s summer reading program with a performance
of The Nightingale.
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
The Upton Town Library kicked off its popular summer
reading program with a special evening of children’s theater
at Nipmuc Regional High School. On Tuesday, June 24, the
Library hosted the University of New Hampshire’s Little
Red Wagon professional children’s theatre troupe with a
performance of The Nightingale, a story written by Hans
Christian Andersen.
The story tells the tale of the Emperor of China who is
so enamored with the song of a nightingale bird that he
decides to keep the bird for himself. However, when the
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Emperor is given a bejeweled, mechanical bird,
he loses interest in his real nightingale, which
returns home to the forest. But when the Emperor
becomes very ill, the real nightingale returns to
the palace. When Death hears the nightingale
sing, it leaves the palace and the Emperor recovers.
It is then that the Emperor finally appreciates what
a special gift the nightingale really was.
For more than 40 years, the University of New
Hampshire theatre group has been performing for
schools and other organizations throughout New
England. They are the longest running nonprofit,
children’s theater touring group in the country.
Through movement, music, and some puppetry,
the five member troupe kept the young audience
entertained at Nipmuc High. Due to the beautiful
weather that evening, the performance was able
to be held outside with an estimated 75 children
and their parents in attendance. Pizza and drinks
were also sold. Library Director Matthew Bachtold
noted that Price Chopper gave the Library a
discount on the pizzas to help out.
The event was also the perfect opportunity
for children to sign up for the summer reading
program. According to Children’s Librarian Nicole
Claire, approximately 60 children had registered
for the program so far and she expected that
number to increase. This year’s theme is Fizz,
Boom, Read! Other events taking place in the
summer months include Drop In Experiments,
movie nights, and preschool story times at
Kiwanis Beach. For more information, call 508529-6272 email nclaire@uptonma.gov, or visit
the Library. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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SPRING SPRUCE UP
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The Milford Historical Commission offered a tour
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Many of the former Milford Pink Granite quarries now bear the
work of spray paint artists and others. Once a thriving industry in
Milford that employed many, Milford Pink granite can be found
in numerous buildings around town including Memorial Hall,
the Armory, the Universalist Church, Stacy School, the Police
Station, the Irish Round Tower and the World War I monument. In
Hopedale it is featured at the Universalist Church, the Town Hall,
Bancroft Library and tombs in the Village Cemetery.
Harry Platcow photo
Anne Lamontagne, Milford Historical Commissioner, shows
participants the map of the various granite quarries in Milford
that were included in a tour on June 14. There are no longer any
working quarries in Milford. The famous Milford Pink granite
that was cut from the sites was used in countless buildings and
monuments across the country –Washington D.C.’s First Division
Monument, the foundation of the Lincoln Memorial, the Boston
Public Library, John Hancock Building, South Station, the New York
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the canal and trails in the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 12, at the
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SPRING SPRUCE UP
The Impact of Hurricanes on Inland Locations
Although it is only July, Tropical
Storm/Hurricane Arthur has shown that
Atlantic Hurricane season runs from
June 1 through November 30. And while
most of the damage from tropical storms
occurs in near the coast, inland areas
in small states such as Massachusetts
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destruction dealt by the devastating
winds can result in destroyed buildings,
downed trees and power outages.
However, the greatest damage is usually
due to the impact of flooding.
“The sometimes forgotten threat
associated with hurricanes, particularly
in our inland communities is flooding,”
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Schwartz. “The west side of the eye of a
hurricane, as it moves northward along
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storm’s counterclockwise winds draw
moisture from the ocean, potentially
depositing torrential rains far inland.”
Intense rainfall is not directly related
to high wind speeds of tropical cyclones.
In fact, some of the greatest rainfall
amounts occur from weaker storms
that drift slowly or stall over an area.
A tropical storm has the ability to
produce more rainfall than a Category
5 hurricane. As all hurricanes weaken
to tropical storms and move inland, the
threat of torrential rains and high winds
over large areas intensifies the risks of
flooding.
While storm surge is always a
potential coastal threat associated with
hurricanes, more people in the U.S.
have died from inland flooding over
the past 40 years. Since the early 1970s,
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Here are some safety tips to remember for
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•Develop a Family Communication Plan.
•Educate yourself about your community’s
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emergency warning systems, potential
evacuation routes and locations of
public shelters by contacting your local
Emergency Management Director. Learn
your area’s vulnerability to flooding, as
well.
•In highly flood-prone areas, keep
materials on hand like sandbags,
plywood, plastic sheeting, plastic garbage
bags, lumber, shovels, work boots and
gloves.
•Be aware of streams, drainage channels
and areas known to flood, so you or your
evacuation routes are not cut off.
•As a storm approaches, continually
monitor the event on local Media.
•If advised to evacuate by Public Safety
officials, do so immediately.
•Avoid driving into water of
unknown depth; as little as 6”
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control of your vehicle.
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Greenleaf Garden Club Receives State Awards
The Greenleaf Garden Club was presented
with several awards at the 87th Annual June
Meeting of the Garden Club Federation of
Massachusetts in Marlboro. The club was
honored with a Civic Development Civic
Beautification Award for their landscaping and
planting at Memorial Hall, Milford, last fall. As
a medium club, the Greenleaf Garden Club also
received a first place award for their Publicity
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GGC member, Gail Reichert, received a
Helen DeOrsay Friedberg Tribute scholarship
to Flower Show School. She will be taking
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Pet Press
Taft Reading Program Has Gone
to the Dogs
By Michelle Sanford
Staff Reporter/Columnist
An innovative reading program has come to the Taft
Public Library and some might say its dog-gone great!
The Tutors with Tails program is helping children gain
confidence with their reading skills and is doing so
with the assistance of some very friendly four legged
pals.
The program pairs a child with a second grade
reading level or better with a certified trained dog. The
child then sits and reads aloud to the dog in a quiet,
relaxed atmosphere which helps the child feel more at
ease and confident and eventually improves his or her
reading skills. “The dogs are there to be good listeners,”
explained Taft Library Director Andrew Jenrich.
Pat Gipps is a Therapy Dogs International evaluator
and brought the program to the area. Gipps began the
reading program in Holliston and has since taken it
to other communities including Medway, Bellingham,
Millis, Franklin, and now Mendon. “The program has
been around for a long time; it’s just new to this area,”
she said.
Gipps has therapy dogs of her own and said she was
interested in branching out their uses to more than
just nursing homes and hospitals. Through the help of
many volunteers, she has brought the reading program
to local libraries and schools.
All the dogs in the program are specially certified
which means they’ve received extensive training and
testing. David Shilale’s dog, Blitz, is part of the Tutors
with Tails program. “The dogs are great with the kids,”
said the Mendon resident. “We show up and the kids
who need some extra help or who might feel shy
reading aloud feel very comfortable with the dogs.”
Shilale said each dog’s owner, or handler, is always
nearby as the reading is going on. Jenrich added that
all the dog owners have gone through the proper
background checks as well.
The Tutor’s with Tails program is typically held
the last Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. when the Mendon Library is closed and quiet;
exceptions being when the Monday falls on a holiday.
Each child reads to the canine for 15 minutes with a
book of their choice. “The kids can bring their own
book or choose one from the library,” said Jenrich.
Two children read at the same time; one upstairs and
the other downstairs.
And because some parents must bring along
siblings, a third “greeter,” certified dog is there to keep
those kids occupied. However, because the program
has become so popular, Jenrich said the greeter dog
could be asked to take part in the reading program too.
For those children who attend the program regularly,
the Library will let them chose a book to keep from a
particular collection.
Mendon’s Tutors with Tails is free of charge, however
registration is required. For more information call the
Taft Public Library at 508-473-3259.
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Milford Regional Uses Robots to Fight Deadly Germs
Milford Regional Medical Center has introduced the latest
innovation in the battle to eliminate super germs in patient
rooms. Say hello to WALL-E and Rosie, the newest members of
environmental services at Milford Regional. These germ-fighting
robots have taken Milford Regional to a whole new dimension in
combating deadly pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms
through the transmission of ultraviolet light.
Resembling R2D2 from Star Wars, the Xenex disinfection device
uses pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV-C) light that is 25,000 times
more powerful than sunlight to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses,
fungi and even bacterial spores. Studies show that the Xenex system
is consistently 20 times more effective than standard chemical
cleaning practices and effective against a variety of the most
dangerous superbugs, including Clostridium difficile endospores
(C.diff), norovirus, influenza and staph bacteria like methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. It has been
credited for helping healthcare facilities in the U.S. decrease their
MRSA and C.diff infection rates by more than 50 percent.
The environmental services staff couldn’t be happier making
WALL E and Rosie an important part of their daily cleaning regime.
“Our team members are very excited to be using this kind of
advanced technology in their daily work,” says Angel Ruiz, Milford
Regional director of environmental services. “They feel very
empowered because they can clearly see that they’re saving lives by
preventing infections.”
In just five to 10 minutes, the device can disinfect a patient
room, patient bathroom or operating room (OR) by washing over
the surfaces with UV-C light where germs reside without leaving
a chemical residue. To disinfect a room after standard cleaning
procedures are complete, hospital team members wheel the Xenex
robot into the room, begin the automated sequence, and then leave
the room. For enhanced safety, a sign placed outside the door warns
people not to enter, and a motion sensor automatically shuts off the
machine if someone should enter.
A huge advocate for the purchase of the Xenex system, Dr.
Michael Newstein, Milford Regional’s infectious diseases physician,
recognizes the importance of adding this advanced technology
to the Medical Center’s arsenal of infection control products
and procedures. “We already have a strong infection prevention
program,” he points out. “The Xenex technology allows us to be
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Milford Regional has been recognized
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Sports
Time to Enjoy Some Hoops
SPORTS FLASH
By Chris Villani
35th Pan-Mass Challenge Rolls
through Mendon Next Month
Every year, many of the riders in the Pan-Mass Challenge
put the names of people for whom they are riding on the back
of their cycling jerseys. It could be someone who has beaten
cancer, someone who is fighting his or her battle, or someone
lost to this dreaded and indiscriminate killer.
If there is one sad reality it is this: the list of names never
gets shorter.
Each year, cancer impacts millions of families which makes
events like the PMC that much more vital to our collective
success in this ongoing struggle. On August 2 and 3, I’ll
again be among the nearly 6,000 cyclists who will cross the
Commonwealth on more than a dozen routes. Together, we
are trying to raise more than $40 million to benefit the Jimmy
Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This will be my fifth PMC and each year I have a few lists
that also continue to grow. I always meet new friends through
this event, either through training together over the summer
or riding alongside each other and sharing stories about
why we ride. The people who generously donate to the cause
grows every year as friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances,
and even people I don’t know step up to make a contribution.
Finally, and most importantly, the list of survivors
continues to grow. More and more people benefit from
the treatment and research of brilliant doctors and other
compassionate caregivers at Dana-Farber. Their work
depends on the success of the PMC.
The Mendon Parks Department has completed renovations on the
Another important fundraising event for Dana-Farber is
basketball court at Memorial Park. The renovations to the courts were
funded through the Community Preservation Act. The court is available the Boston Marathon. The DFCI marathon team supports
for public use from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is lit at night. To ensure that the Claudia Adams Barr Foundation for innovative cancer
research. After the tragic events last April, my team and I
the court remains in good condition, the Park Commissioners have
chose to support this same initiative as a show of support for
installed a surveillance camera system installed at the park. Pictured
our running brethren and we will do so again this year.
on the renovated court are, l-r, back row: Parks Commissioner AJ
I’d encourage all Town Crier readers to add their names
Byrne, Trevor Byrne, Christopher Machione, Coach Bill Ambrosino,
to the list of people supporting the PMC. Some of you may
Parks Commissioner Dan Byer, Mendon Summer Basketball League
be riding, but for those who are not, there are two easy ways
Coordinator Dave Allaire, and Parks Commissioner Joe Flaherty.
Front row: Maeve Haseltine, Ashley Ambrosino, Emily Mackay, Libby to show your support. You can donate to a rider. Chances
are, you know a friend or family member who is going to be
McManus, Lauren Hunter and Julia Bernero.
riding this year. If not, you can donate to my ride or log onto
Mendon Parks photo
PMC.org and find a local rider.
Second, you can line the streets along the PMC route on
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Pan Mass Challenge. He will again be riding in
the 2014 event and invites readers to view the
PMC the morning of August 2 as it rolls through
Mendon and to help support his efforts by
visiting the PMC.org website. Contributed photo
our way to the second water stop of the day in
Franklin. The cyclists who start in Sturbridge roll
through town sometime between 7:30 and 9:30
a.m. in the morning. It’s an early wake up call for
a Saturday, but the support of the people along
the route is what keeps us going and words can’t
express how much it is appreciated.
A rainy and chilly spring has given way to a
hot and sunny summer and the PMC riders will
be out in full force on this holiday weekend and
throughout the month of July. I hope to see many
of you along the way on August 2.
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July 4, 2014
Sports
Upton’s Robinson Pursues Olympic Dream
By Chris Villani
Sports Reporter/Columnist
When Cam Robinson was 10 years old,
he was faced with an important decision.
He had shown promise in both hockey and
skiing. Both are winter sports, and he had
to make a choice as to which he wanted to
pursue. He chose skiing, and it’s a decision
that is paying off in a big way.
“My dad skis all the time and we did
weekend trips when I was a kid all over New
England,” Robinson said. “I started skiing
when I was two, and I have been competing
since I was 10.”
Robinson, who is from Upton, competes
in mogul skiing, a type of freestyle skiing
combining tricks and jumps with skiing
over a series of moguls, or bumps in the
snow. The object isn’t to be the fastest one
down the mountain, but rather to impress
Fifteen-year old Cam Robinson is caught in
the judges with acrobatic and aerial tricks
mid-air in this photo during one the many
as well as control and technique.
jumps he takes as a mogul skier. Ranked
Robinson is 15 years old and already
nationally
as the number one male skier in his
one of the better skiers in the country.
age
group,
the Upton resident is training with
He’s the number one ranked male skier in
the
United
States
Olympic Ski team this month
his age group, and said he is ranked just
in
British
Columbia.
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outside the top-50 overall. From November
through April, he attends the Killington
Mountain School in Killington, Vt., an academic share program with Nipmuc Regional
High School. He and the other students train each morning from 9 a.m. until noon either
on the slopes or in the gym. From one until five in the afternoon, they attend classes. The
weekends are usually spent competing. Robinson joined the school last year and plans to
attend for the rest of his high school years. “We train for most of the year, when I am not
on the mountain, I am in the gym,” he said. “I’m away for six months out of the year and
my parents don’t always like that I am away, but I have a lot of fun.”
As one of the top three skiers in his age group, Robinson was invited to train with the
United States Olympic Ski team this month. He spent a few days in Utah working out
before flying to British Columbia, Canada to work on his back flips and 720s on the snow.
“Cam is a young, athletic guy and his athleticism allows him to excel in our sport,” Matt
Gnoza, a 20-year veteran instructor at Killington who accompanied Robinson on his trip,
said. “He has a ton of potential as the invite to train with the US team shows. If he keeps
going down the path he’s on, I don’t see why he couldn’t reach his goal.”
That goal is to qualify for the US Olympic team. Robinson will be finishing up high
school when the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea roll around. He would
like to qualify by then, but said 2022 Games, whose host city will not be announced until
next July, might be more realistic. “Usually you start trying to qualify for the Olympics
when you’re 18 or 19 and that’s my big goal,” he said. “I want to be able to compete for the
United States.”
Even though he is likely a few years away from competing for a spot on the US ski team,
the invite to train with the team this summer is a good indication of where he stands.
“This is a talent ID program, it shows the young athletes how things work on the ski
team and what the training is like,” Gnoza said. “They do it so when they do qualify and
get into that national team, they are not caught as much by surprise.”
The Olympics are a few years away, but the dream of competing at the highest level of
his sport continues to drive Robinson in a year-round pursuit. It’s hard work, but it’s also
what he loves to do. “I just like going out and skiing,” he said. “I love competing and the
excitement of being in the start gate. There is nothing like the feeling after a really good
run.”
Annual Against The Tide
Event On Cape Cod!
The Massachusetts Breast Cancer
Coalition (MBCC) will be holding their
annual statewide Against the Tide swim,
kayak, walk, and/or run fundraising event
again in Brewster on Cape Cod. This family
friendly event consists of several components:
competitive and recreational 1-mile swims,
recreational 2-mile kayak, recreational 3-mile
walk, and recreational and competitive 5K
and 10K runs. Participants of all ages and
abilities can choose to participate in these
events in any combination. The event also
offers an Aquathlon “Splash and Dash”
component, where participants “splash” in the
competitive swim and immediately “dash” in
the competitive 5K or 10K run (chosen by the
participant). The 15th annual Cape Cod Against the
Tide will be held on Saturday, August 16 at
DCR’s Nickerson State Park in Brewster. Dayof Registration opens at 7 a.m. rain or shine.
Events are held throughout the morning and
conclude with an award ceremony at noon.
Please visit www.mbcc.org/swim or call 800649-MBCC (6222) for more information,
to register online, or make a pledge to a
participant or fundraising team.
July 4, 2014
Milford Legion Bounces Back into Playoff Mix
By Chris Villani
Sports Reporter/Columnist
Last Friday could easily be considered a low point for the Milford Legion baseball team.
Post 59 dropped a 14-4, mercy-rule shortened game against last place Northboro and
dropped to the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Three games and three wins by a
combined score of 18-1 later, Milford was 10-7 to start the week and back among the top
seven teams in Zone 4.
“It showed a lot of character to come back the way they did,” Milford manager Steve
DiVitto said. “The guys took that loss Friday as an embarrassment, they played well and that
was not the way they wanted to play. They took the next few games as business trips and
they went out and got the job done.”
After falling to the last place team Friday, Milford handed first-place Grafton Hill its
second loss of the season with a 5-0 shutout. Bellingham’s Kevin Martinis, Milford’s Blake
Hill, and Hopkinton’s Andy McMillan combined to throw a three-hit shutout. Hopkinton
to-be senior Matt Decina went 4-for-4 at the plate with a double and four RBIs.
Post 59 swept a doubleheader on Sunday with a 5-1 win over North County and an 8-0
shutout of Sturbridge. Blackstone Valley Tech graduate Dan Avery took the ball against
North County and delivered seven strong innings. He allowed an unearned run on three
hits in a tidy 70-pitch effort.
Avery has been nothing short of dominant for Milford. He has not allowed an earned
run in his last 25 innings of work. He’s allowed just one earned run all season in 31 innings,
good for a microscopic 0.23 ERA. He has 27 strikeouts and has issued only three walks.
“He is one of the veteran guys we envisioned playing a big role for us on the mound all
year and he has been able to do that,” DiVitto said. “He’s a true ace. He has experience and
he’s a guy we need to continue to count on in these big games we have coming up down the
stretch.”
Milford began the week tied for fifth in the zone with Wachusett. There’s plenty of room
to move up or down in the standings. Post 59 is a game and a half out of second place and a
game and a half the other way from being out of the playoff picture altogether.
“The two wins on Sunday gave us a cushion, but not much of one,” DiVitto said. “The
standings are jam packed and a couple of teams, including Wachusett, have the tie-breaker
over us. It’s a tight race and it’s going to come down to who is playing their best at this time
of the year.”
Milford has the benefit of being healthier now than it was at the beginning of the year.
Bellingham High products Kevin Martinis and David Sampson have both recovered from
early season injuries and are expected to be available for the stretch run.
The batting order has been lifted by the guys at the top. McMillan has a .545 on base
percentage and Decina gets on at a .530 clip. They’ve managed to set the table for Hopedale
High grad Dan Mantoni, who is hitting .407 and has 14 runs batted in. Numbers aside,
DiVitto feels his team’s approach will dictate where it ends up in the standings.
“We have to approach every game as a business trip,” he said. “We can’t be flipping
switches game to game, it always has to be on. We have a great opportunity here to make the
playoffs and thanks to this weekend, we control our own destiny. If we keep winning, we are
going to be in good shape.”
My One Wish Motorcycle
Ride
The My One Wish organization is once again
holding a Motorcycle Ride, Saturday, August 30.
The ride, which is open to everyone, will begin
at Scioli’s Pizza Bar, 146 South Main St. starting
with registration at 9 a.m. and kick stands up at
11 a.m. The ride will travel up Rt. 140 toward Mt.
Wachusett with a 45-minute rest stop and
refreshments at The 140 Rendezvous in Sterling.
The group will return to Scioli’s for an Italian
buffet and pizza. The ride will include raffles and
a t-shirt sale for $15 each. The cost of the ride is
$25 per person or $20 for those who can’t make
the run but would like to party at Scioli’s. In case
of rain, the party will be held at Scioli’s beginning
at 3 p.m.
Reservations for the ride or party, t-shirt
purchases or donations may be sent to: My One
Wish Labor Day Run, P.O. Box 79, Milford MA
01757.
Proceeds from the ride will benefit My One
Wish, a local non-profit, which grants a wish to
seriously ill children. A Wish Child will be at the
event to talk about their “Wish”. If you know of
a deserving Wish Child please Contact My One
Wish P.O. Box 79 Milford, MA 01757.
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Sports
Nipmuc Duo Helps
Pace Northbridge
Legion
By Chris Villani
Sports Reporter/Columnist
The Northbridge Legion baseball team
began the week in the midst of a fight to
make the playoffs, and two of the guys
helping Post 343 make the push are from
Nipmuc Regional High School. Matt
Nichols has been the best hitter in the
Northbridge lineup, while Tom Sperino
continues to stand out on the mound.
“They are both legit,” said Northbridge
head coach John Demagian. “We have
been depending on those guys a great deal.
We need to put together a streak if we are
going to get into the playoffs and we’ll
need both of them.”
Nichols is hitting over .500 on the
season for Post 343, which had an 8-9
record through 17 games, good enough for
eighth place in Zone 4 with the top seven
teams earning spots in the postseason.
The recent Nipmuc graduate had been
hitting third, but Demagian moved him
up to the leadoff spot to spark a struggling
lineup. Nichols responded with a firstinning hit and scored the first run of the
game for Northbridge in Monday’s loss
to Cherry Valley. “He’s killing it, what a
player that kid is, he just does everything
well,” Demagian said. “He plays the game
the right way, he hustles and always gives it
everything he’s got.”
Sperino, who is headed into his
junior year at Nipmuc, has also been an
important contributor. He’s posted a 3-1
record on the mound and is a vital part of
the Northbridge rotation. “We have been
having trouble scoring runs, but (Sperino)
gives us a chance to win every time out,”
Demagian said. “He is one of the best
pitchers in the area.”
Post 343 has also gotten a lift from Ted
Carey and Ted Morris. Carey graduated
Nipmuc this spring and has been the
starting second baseman for Northbridge.
Morris, who is entering his senior year at
NRHS, starts at third. Recent Blackstone
Valley Tech graduate Connor Byrnes
rounds out the contingent form the two
schools and is the team’s backup catcher.
Northbridge scored a total of three runs
last weekend against Main South, Grafton
Hill, and Cherry Valley. A pivotal week
for its postseason hopes includes games
against Leominster, North County, and
Framingham. This weekend, Post 343 is
slated to host Wachusett on Saturday and
visit Milford Sunday. Of the seven games
remaining, five are against teams ahead of
Northbridge in the standings, and all are
within two and a half games.
“We can still do it,” Demagian said of
his team’s playoff hopes. “If we broke off
three or four in a row we would be right in
there, but we need to swing the bat better
than we have. We aren’t putting balls in
play and when we do get guys on base we
are having trouble getting that big hit.”
Demagian is realistic about his team’s
chances. Northbridge can have a second
season, but the wins need to start coming
soon. “If we don’t put a streak together, we
are not going to make (the playoffs),” he
said. “There are no weak teams in the zone
this year, so everyone is capable, we just
have to play well. It’s baseball, you never
know what’s going to happen.”
Niland a Force in the Nipmuc Order
By Chris Villani
Sports Reporter/Columnist
For the past four years, Nipmuc Regional High School softball coach Bernie Curtis could
depend upon her big bat in the middle of the order to drive in runs. Kristen Niland hit
nearly 20 home runs in her career with the Warriors. She was a Dual-Valley League all-star
in each of the past two seasons and earned DVC Player of the Year honors as a junior in
2013. Additionally, she was named to the ESPN Boston preseason softball All-State team.
“She is the best power hitter we’ve had,” said Curtis. “She led us in home runs the past two
years and we have depended on her a lot for her power. She is a strong girl and grew into her
role throughout her career.”
One thing is certain, the 5’7” left-hander likes to hit. Niland graduates Nipmuc with a .422
career batting average. “Hitting is my favorite part of the game,” she said. “It’s something on
which I pride myself most. The girls in front of me get on base and I like being able to make
a contribution by driving them in.”
Besides her big bat, Niland also was important defensively for the Warriors as a mainstay
at first base for Nipmuc for the past three years and offered her leadership as co-captain for
her junior and senior years. Continuing her softball career she is headed to the University of
Maine to play the sport in the fall.
Softball is a year-round pursuit for her. She plays for the Rhode Island Thunder Gold
club team and spends her summers traveling across the country. The Thunder has played
tournaments in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia and Colorado and will be
heading to California later in the month. “There’s nothing like it,” Niland said of her club
softball experience. “We travel nationally, everyone usually gets recruited to play in college
and we play against the best competition.”
Even with the excitement of club softball and the challenge of Division 1 college
competition yet to come Niland’s time at Nipmuc holds a special place in her heart. “It
was definitely a good time and senior year was my favorite,” she said. “We made it into the
playoffs and we had a great team that really came together. You don’t realize how much it
means until it’s over.”
In addition to the production at the plate, Niland brought leadership and hard work to
the softball diamond every day. “This year she showed her leadership skills and I was proud
of her for that,” Curtis said. “She would talk to the girls in the circle and keep everyone in
the game. She also works hard at what it takes to be a power hitter. She kept up her weight
training. She takes her workouts very seriously. I am proud of the way she has progressed
over the past few years, she is a true athlete who lives and breathes softball.”
Niland says she plans to major in kinesiology and would like to make college athletics a
career when her playing days are through. She’ll play with the Thunder for the rest of the
Post 59 Back in Playoff Picture
By Chris Villani
Sports Reporter/Columnist
The Milford Legion baseball team has been
able to bounce back from a 0-3 start to put itself
back in the thick of the postseason hunt. Post 59
has rattled off wins in six of its last eight games
and was 6-5 through Monday night’s action.
That record was good enough for a tie for fifth
in Zone 4, with the top seven teams earning
playoff berths.
“The last week has been much better,” said
Milford manager Steve DiVitto. “We’ve had
a couple of big wins over quality teams like
Shrewsbury and Leominster and we’ve been able
to get some of our big guns back in the lineup.”
Milford waited out a state championship run
for Bellingham with three key players on the
Bulldogs roster. Two of those players, Kevin
Martinis, and Michael Ryan are back full time
now and giving the blue and gold a lift. Martinis
is hitting .261 with four runs batted in through
his first seven games. Ryan is third on the team
in hitting with a .300 average. “It’s been good to
have Martinis back in the middle of our order
and Ryan has been putting together some great
at bats for us so far,” DiVitto said.
Milford earned a measure of revenge Monday
night with a 9-0 win over Leominster behind
a stellar outing on the mound from Hopedale
High grad Dan Mantoni. The win was not only
significant to even the ledger with a team that
beat Milford in the season opener, but it also
created a bit of separation in the standings
by moving Post 59 to a game over .500 and
dropping Leominster to two games below .500.
The offense has been perhaps the biggest
difference over the past week. Milford scored
just three total runs in losing its first three
games, and was shut out twice. Since then,
Post 59 has picked up some lopsided victories
including beating Cherry Valley 8-1, Sturbridge
12-0, Shrewsbury 8-1, and North County 10-2,
all before Monday’s blowout of Leominster.
“We have had a few guys step into big roles
for us,” DiVitto said. “Andrew McMillan
(Hopkinton) has been on a tear, he went on a
run of going 7-for-13. Matt Decina (Hopkinton)
has done a terrific job getting on base, he just
works counts and does a great job working
pitchers. Mantoni and Martinis have been
constants in the middle of the order and Joe
White (Milford) has been a grinder, always
finding ways to get on base.” McMillan is the
team’s leading hitter through 11 games at a .464
clip. Mantoni is second, hitting .412 with three
extra base hits.
On the mound, Mantoni, Dan Avery (Milford,
Blackstone Valley Tech) and Cam Cossette
(Milford) have all been instrumental. Avery
tossed a two-hitter to beat Shrewsbury, a team
that was 9-2 through Monday’s games. Cossette
took a tough-luck 2-0 loss against Northbridge
but pitched well. He also beat East Side with a
nine-strikeout performance.
“We are counting on our veteran guys on the
mound and they are coming through for us,”
DiVitto said. “We need to continue to have solid
at bats and focus on hitting the ball down and
hard. You can’t hit fly balls at Fino Field, guys
are going to try to get them down. We have to
find ways to be effective with runners in scoring
position and support the pitchers who are
consistently keeping us in games.”
Post 59’s schedule included a Tuesday night
showdown with league-leading Grafton Hill
of Worcester and a road tilt at Framingham on
Wednesday. Milford visits Northborough Friday
night, Grafton Hill Saturday night, and will
welcome North County (3 p.m.) and Sturbridge
(7p.m.) for a doubleheader at Fino on Sunday.
Kristen Niland was a defensive
mainstay for the Nipmuc Warriors
at first base for the last three years.
The 2014 graduate is heading to the
University of Maine to play for the
Black Bears. Contributed photo
summer and join the Black Bears
next spring looking for her spot in the
lineup.
“I want to keep working hard and
be the best player I can be,” she said.
“I want to come in as a freshman and
make the biggest impact I can for the
team next season.”
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St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in
Milford will be holding a 5K Road Race
on Saturday, August 16 at 9 a.m. The
race will begin at Fino Field and end
on Water St. at the Parish Center. The
entrance fee is $15 per person or $55
for a family of up to five individuals.
T-shirts will be provided to those who
pre-register by August 8.
If you are interested in Running
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Local Student Will Represent
Massachusetts at a Medical Global
Youth Summit
Brandeis University
announced that Ian Murphy
of Upton, the son of Beth
Towne and Chris Murphy, will
represent Nipmuc Regional
High School and the state of
Massachusetts at the Global
Youth Summit on the Future of
Medicine.
Ian Murphy
Aligned with Brandeis’ elite
admissions standards, only
students with exceptional academic records and test
scores as well as documented interest in a medical
or health career were invited to apply. Out of the
hundreds of outstanding applicants, Murphy is
one of only 240 delegates selected for the program.
According to Andrew Flagel, senior vice president
for students and enrollment at Brandeis, “The
delegation comes from across the country. I am
very proud to be welcoming this incredibly talented,
diverse, and passionate group of young leaders to
Brandeis.”
Delegates to the Summit will gain unique,
behind-the-scenes insight into the dynamic world
of health care through experiential learning, guest
lectures and networking opportunities with leaders
and innovators in the global medical community
in order to build upon their already significant
abilities and chart their path to becoming leaders in
medicine.
Delegates will hear from prominent Brandeis
faculty members including fellows of the American
Association for the Advancement of Science and
medical researchers and innovators. The conference
keynotes will be delivered by Dr. George Q. Daley,
director of the Stem Cell Transplantation Program
at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Michael
J. Zinner, surgeon-in-chief at the Brigham and
Women’s Hospital.
Obituaries
Mendon / Buzzards Bay – Lois J. Taylor, 85, of Buzzards
Bay and former lifelong resident of Mendon, passed away
Thursday, May 15, 2014. She was the wife of the late Kenneth
Taylor who died in 1999.
She was born in Worcester in 1929 the daughter of the
late William Mark and Mabel (Spaulding) Wagner and
attended Mendon Public Schools.
Mrs. Taylor was a secretary for 26 years in the MendonUpton School System. She had once been active with the
Mendon PTA.
She enjoyed traveling, bird watching, kayaking, summer
trips to Maine, and the ocean. In 2000, Mrs. Taylor and her
daughter Denise spent three months on a cross country
camping trip.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her children Sharon L. Taylor
of Hopedale, Denise M. Taylor of Upton, Heidi J and
her husband Vincent Sia of Medway, Mark D. Taylor of
Mendon, Jon D. Taylor of Milford, and Amy J. and her
husband Robert Burns of Hopedale; six grandchildren
Angelo & Anthony Sia, Spenser & Mason Burns, and Celia
& Lois Taylor, and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by a brother, William Wagner.
While Mrs. Taylor gave birth to six children her home
was always open and she was a “mother” to many more. Her
greatest love was having family gatherings at her home.
Funeral services were private. Memorial donations in
her honor may be made to Mendon-Upton School System,
Attn: Ann Meyer, 148 North Avenue, Mendon, MA 01756.
Donations will be used to allow students to attend Nature’s
Classroom. Arrangements by Buma-Sargeant Funeral
Home, 42 Congress St., Milford.
Webster First Raises over $1k for ALS
Research
Webster First Federal Credit Union employees kicked off the summer by participating
in the 11th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Race to Cure ALS, held on Saturday
June 21 at Hopkinton High School. Employees participated in both the race itself and
the accompanying Family Fun Day.
“I’m honored to be able to take part in such a great event,” stated Webster First
Hopkinton Branch Manager, Kim Williamson. “The community involvement, whether
from volunteers or runners of all ages, is inspiring and I hope this is the year they
discover the cure for this fatal disease.”
Webster First has participated in the Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Race each of the last
two years since opening its Hopkinton branch in November of 2012, with Williamson
as manager since day one. This year, Webster First fundraised $1,150 for the Angel
Fund to help fund research for a cure.
The credit union makes giving back a priority and has long been involved with charity
work such as the Timlin Race.
This summer, Webster First is giving back in a whole new way. Their ‘Wicked
Awesome Summer’ photo contest kicked off on June 21, and invites the public to
submit photo entries showing what they are doing to have a “wicked awesome
summer” for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer. Contest details, official
rules, and a gallery of current entries can be found on the credit union’s Facebook
page, located at facebook.com/websterfirst.
The Webster First Federal Credit Union
team shown in the photo participated in the
11th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K
Race to Cure ALS on June 21 in Hopkinton.
Pictured left to right are:: Deirdre Festa,
Katelyn Doray, Diane Richard, Diane
Randor, Denise Dubois, Paul Richard, Kim
Williamson, Matthew Groehl, & Kevin
David. Contributed photo
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Cool Jazz on A Warm
Summer Night
The 2014 Family Night at Bandstand
kicked off its schedule of Tuesday
night concerts at Milford Musicians’
Pavilion in the Milford Town Park at
the corner of Congress and Walnut
Streets with local favorite, Jerry Seeco’s
Milford Jazz Machine on June 24. The
concerts continue on Tuesday evenings
at 6:30 p.m. through August 19. Rain
dates are Thursday evenings. Harry
Platcow photo
Besides the sweet sounds of music
on a summer night such as the notes
played by Mike Crowley on sax during
the June 24 concert presented by the
Jerry Seeco Milford Jazz Machine, the
2014 Family Night at the Bandstand
at the Milford Town Park also features
free balloons from Mark Bruni and
Minuteman Coins & More, while food
is available from Nelly’s Sandwich
Shop. Harry Platcow photo
52 Acres of Quality Preowned Cars!
In
“the little town of Mendon!”
IMPERIAL
CARS.COM
$50
OPEN DAILY 9-9, SATURDAY 9-6, SUNDAY 11-6 • 877-599-5729
Stop in for a test drive
this week and get a
$50 gift card to the
Miss Mendon Diner!
We have dozens of
vehicles under $13,999!
Here’s a few examples unde
r $9999
Some restrictions apply. See stores for details.
Offer good till July 8, 2014.
2012 FORD
FOCUS SE
$
One Owner, Keyless Entry,
Stability Control, Full
Power Pkg.. #P8530A
12,777 0 190/mo.
List Price: $14,977
$
#BBD126B
2008 Chevy
Cobalt LS
2012 CHEVY
MALIBU LT
$
List Price: $17,944
Only 14,000 miles!, Satellite
radio, Keyless entry, CD/MP3
player. #14206A
Save
3,500!
Bluetooth, Satellite radio,
Chrome wheels. Automatic
2011 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE 4X4
2014 CHEVY
CRUZE LT
$
Save
2,200!
$
Sunroof, Turbocharged,
Premium sound sys., Satellite
radio, Bluetooth. #35611R
Save
4,700!
1 Owner, Only 36,000 Miles!,
Laredo Edition, Keyless Start,
Keyless Enter-N-Go. #D6399L
$
21,744 0 77/week 23,277 0 83/week
List Price: $23,944
$
down
$
$
List Price: $27,977
down
2014 CHRYSLER
200
CONVERTIBLE
Only 100 Miles!, Black on Black
2011 CHRYSLER
TOWN & COUNTRY
2011 CHRYSLER
200 S
Remote engine start,
List Price: $18,977
$
List Price: $22,977
down
down
down
2014 CHEVY
CRUZE LT
Turbocharged, Keyless entry,
2014 CHEVY
IMPALA LTD
2013 CHEVY
CAPTIVA LT
Satellite radio, Alloy wheels,
Bluetooth. #35587R
15,777 0
List Price: $19,944
down
CHEVROLET
32
2012 CHRYSLER
200 TOURING
Save
$
2,000!
USED CARS
ONE 52 ACRE LOT!
Save
2,600!
Back-up camera, Remote start,
Aluminum wheels, Satellite
radio. #D6493
Save
7,000!
Alloy Wheels, Great on Gas!,Full
Power Pkg. #D6477
$
$
$
$
$
14,277 0 220/mo. $16,977 0 258/mo. $19,477 0 69/week $20,377 0 72/week $25,977 0 92/week
Save
$
4,100!
$
Only 21,000 Miles!, Alloy
Wheels, OnStar, Keyless Entry.
#35506
2008 Dodge
Caliber SXT
BAD CREDIT,
DON’T SWEAT IT.
We finance your
future, not your
past!
700
#S14377A
9,977 $8,977 $7,977
$
down
Save
$
3,600!
#35743A
2010 Nissan
Versa 1.8
Sale Ends
7/8/14
$
Save
$
2,000!
Only 8,400 miles!, Sunroof,
Keyless entry, MyLink radio,
Bluetooth. #35594R
Save
$
2,200!
$
List Price: $22,977
$
List Price: $32,977
down
Only 17,000 miles! Keyless
entry, Bluetooth, CD/MP3 player,
Satellite radio. #35612R
down
2014 CHEVY
IMPALA LTZ
2010 CADILLAC
DTS Luxury Coll
Save
$
4,500!
Heated/Cooled Leather,
Sunroof, Remote Start, Keyless
Entry, OnStar. #35582
Save
$
8,700!
Sunroof, Heated /Cooled
Leather, Back-up Camera,
Keyless Entry. #35482
243/mo. 19,444 0 69/week 20,344 0 72/week 20,377 0 72/week 27,277 0 $97/week
$
List Price: $21,444
$
down
$
List Price: $22,544
$
down
$
List Price: $24,944
$
$
down
List Price: $35,977
down
Monthly/weekly financing rates based on 72 months, 2.99% APR with credit approval and require dealer source financing. Tax, title, registration and doc. fee not icluded.
IMPERIAL CHEVROLET
RTE 16, MENDON, MA
IMPERIAL FORD
RTE 16, MENDON, MA
UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER
IMPERIAL CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP
RTE 16, MENDON, MA
July 4, 2014