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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 3 A Little Common Sense A Celebration of The community gathering place, right on Upton's Little Common! 8 North Main Street, Upton Catholic Education in Milford A Celebration of Catholic Education in Milford is being planned for the 40th TUESDAY, JUNE 24 anniversary of the merger of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Mary of the Assumption MENDON Elementary Schools creating Milford Fino Property, Route 16 NEW Catholic Elementary School. Principal SHOWTIMES: 4:30 & 7:30pm Summer Marie Sciretta said “We are excited and Hours: looking forward to celebrating this legacy Wed – Thurs 10am – 7pm Drop-in YOGA CLASSES with all of our alumni including those Friday – Saturday Just $10/each! who attended MCES (Milford Catholic 10am – 5pm Check our website Elementary School), Sacred Heart of Jesus Tickets Available At for schedule! School and Saint Mary of the Assumption Elementary Schools and St. Mary’s Central BARK ARK 508-330-9792 Featuring handmade creations from local artists! Catholic High School.” MENDON GREENHOUSE New England-made products! Local Honey & Farm-Fresh Eggs! An alumni committee has been formed MENDON BARBER SHOP Cards & Gifts... and so much more! to reach out to all alumni and plan activities CHARLES RIVER BANK www.UptonCommon.com scheduled to take place throughout the or online at 2014/15 school year beginning in the TICKETS PRICES: Rain or Shine! Join us for a fabulous FREE event! KellyMillerCircus.com fall with an Alumni Mass followed by a Prior to Circus Day On Circus Day Country on the Common reception where alumni can reconnect and (Tickets available at these locations Live Country Music provided by Adult - $10 Adult - $15 reminisce about the “good old days.” prior to circus day only!) Child (under 12) - $6 Child (under 12) - $7 Erin Ollis The alumni committee is actively looking with Shawn Murphy on guitar for contact information, photos and Sponsored by Mendon Lions Club Saturday, June 21st memorabilia, especially from the Safety Visit our website at kellymillercircus.com or email [email protected] 3:00pm www.erinollismusic.com Patrols, for all alumni of both Sacred Heart of Jesus School and Saint Mary’s Elementary and Central Catholic High Schools plus it is searching for the oldest alumni from Sacred Heart and Saint Mary’s Catholic Schools. More information on the Celebration of 123 Uxbridge Rd Catholic Education in Milford events will be forthcoming as the planning progresses. Please email [email protected] or Mendon, Ma call Milford Catholic Elementary School’s Development Office, 508-473-9004, with 508-478-5902 your contact information and let us know if you have any memorabilia we can feature in our festivities. Follow the scheduled of planned events on Facebook at MCES HUGE INVENTORY Alumni. CLEARENCE SALE! 3 DAYS ONLY NOW ENROLLING JUNE 19, 20 & 21

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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER JUST A THOUGHT RUMINATIONS By Al Holman By Michelle Sanford By Kevin Rudden

This time of year is always so exciting for me There are many traits that we as parents try I read a lot, and I read a lot of because I get to see students take the next step to pass on to our children; from being polite different things. I’m equally as in life. They go on to Collage, Military or right to and respectful, to showing others kindness and home with a good mystery as with the world of working for a living. Any one of these next steps always doing the right and responsible thing. an interesting book on a social or will expose them to the real world where they will learn new On the other hand, there are other behaviors or economic trend. I skim through several news and different things. The one thing that is constant is change characteristics that we unintentionally pass on to our children magazines each week, both in print and online. and from this moment on these students will need to learn how and don’t even realize it until it’s too late; sadly I have done this I never fail to come across something to adapt to the environment around them to survive. I am sure to my 11-year-old daughter. She is an obsessed Boston sports interesting in the course of my reading. that because of the education that we have passed on to them junkie and I have only myself to blame. Take law school student Tyler Vigen, for they will, and because of the freedom in this country they have Caroline is a typical 5th grader. She gets good grades; her example. He wrote a computer program that been taught that there are no limits to what they can do. Of all teachers say she’s a gem to have in class. She’s responsible, she’s compares what looks like similar data to create the things this is still the most important. They can be and do funny, she’s a good athlete, and just an all around great kid. what he calls “Spurious Correlations” (www. whatever they put their minds to and that is the exciting thing However, over the past couple of years I started to notice little tylervigen.com). So far, he’s produced more than this time of year. changes in her that eventually grew into a full-blown addiction. Now for something totally different, we just got a new puppy, a 24,000 of them. I think it all started with her bedroom. When she outgrew her chocolate lab named Gracie. She is the sweetest little thing with For example, the divorce rate in Maine pretty pink little girl room, I asked Caroline what color she the biggest paws on her small little body. This is our third lab. corresponds to the per capita consumption wanted to paint her walls; she answered “bright red and white” of margarine across the country from 2000 chocolate. Gracie is 12 weeks old and has been with us 3 weeks without hesitation. Maybe that was my first red flag. through 2009. And, the number of worldwide andOur shefirst is was already a black, housebroken our second (well, was yellow hopefully). and now She haswe havebeen a Then slowly I watched helplessly as her room became a commercial space launches from 1997 through swimming several times already and she loves the water. She shrine to the Red Sox. Her walls are now covered with Red Sox 2009 corresponds with the number of sociology knows her name and she can sit on command. In general she banners, pictures of Fenway Park, and a six-foot Wally decal, doctorates awarded in this country in the same is one smart little puppy. One of the coolest things she can do which takes up an entire wall by itself. However, her addiction time period. already is respond to the command "Show me your belly." (See didn’t stop with baseball. She now has Celtics, Patriots, and Hopefully, by now, you’re going, “Huh?” You photo) Bruins memorabilia on nearly every inch of her bedroom walls. should be. Vigen is delightfully making a point Actually, I blame the Bruins infatuation on my husband. I think that comparisons thrown at us by “experts” it started when he got a Bruins tattoo after they won the Stanley aren’t always real. Cup a few years ago. Or maybe it was when he built a Bruins “Statistical data can show correlations Adirondack chair. and then it’s up to us, as rational thinkers, to Still Caroline continues to get worse. Now, she wakes up establish whether there’s actually a connection checking scores on her phone or turning on NESN. Her cell between the variables or if it’s merely a phone “dings” when the Red Sox score a run or there’s breaking coincidence,” Vigen says. news regarding a Boston team. When we go shopping, the first Among the correlations his program has thing she looks for in a store is the Boston teams section. And generated: it’s a rare day when she doesn’t wear a sports t-shirt to school. • The number of people who drowned by So as I sit here typing this column while watching the Red Sox falling into a swimming pool and the game, in my Red Sox t-shirt, I wonder how all this started. Is it number of films in which Nicholas Cage me? Am I to blame? has appeared No. Like any other rational adult, I’m going to blame my • The per capita consumption of mozzarella She does however have a bit of a stubborn streak, which parents. They started me and my siblings down this destructive cheese in the U.S. and the number of civil path and we’ve watched helplessly as our own children have engineering doctorates awarded Nothing brings joy into a home like a puppy. They seem to followed. • The number of people who drowned makemeans you she forget will fit your right troubles. in with thisSo I family.will be writing from time to And now, I’ve got to tell Caroline something that I fear will after falling out of a fishing boat and the time about the mischief that Gracie gets into as she grows up. I only feed into her obsession; we have four tickets to the Red Sox marriage rate in Kentucky am sure there will be some good stories to tell, based on what this weekend. What kind of mother am I? Am I am enabler? I • The number of people who died by our other 2 labs did! feel like her dealer. becoming tangled in their bed sheets and Check out our website www.towncrier.us and our Facebook But I’ve realized there’s not much I can do about it. Boston the total revenues generated by skiing page Town Crier Publications for photos and videos of our sports fans are an obsessive bunch and rightfully unapologetic facilities in the U.S. bundle of joy. And that’s looking out my window - waiting for about it. Once you’re hooked, there’s no escaping it. It is a time- • U.S. crude oil imports from Norway and the next shoe to fall - from Gracie’s mouth - after all she is a honored tradition in my family (and many others) that will the number of drivers killed in a collision retriever! continue to carry on through the generations—God willing. with a railway train • U.S. crude oil imports from Venezuela and the per capita consumption of high fructose LETTERS Letters may be edited for length and clarity and will be published on a space available basis. Maximum 300 words. Must include signature, address & telephone number. Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. Town Crier Publications will not be respon- corn syrup sible for inaccuracies. No Political Endorsements, please! • The per capita consumption of chicken and total U.S. crude oil imports • The divorce rate in Mississippi and the “formal” response and dealing with the aftermath School Committee Member Opposes number of murders by bodily force while also leading our schools. • The total number of political action Suspension Request Our students, educators and administrators deserve better. Dr. committees (PACs) and the number of To the Editor, Tremblay is an effective superintendent who works very hard to people who died by falling out of their I wanted to comment regarding the Milford School balance the demands of the school committee, administrators, wheelchairs Committee meeting held on Thursday June 5. teachers, parents, students and the community. • The number of people who drowned while School Committee member Donald Quattrochio’s request We should be working closely with the administration to in a swimming pool and the amount of to suspend our superintendent was unreasonable and frankly, help create a sense of collaboration, community and common power generated by nuclear power irresponsible. (Editor’s note: See the related story on page 19 of values. It is our responsibility to set the tone for the entire school • The number of people who electrocuted this issue.) I want to be very clear that the request for suspension system, and we should make every effort to promote a positive by power lines and the marriage rate in made by Quattrochio does not reflect the opinion of the entire image for the Milford Public Schools. The community will often Alabama committee. judge the quality of our schools by the behavior of the school I can’t believe people actually get paid to I am extremely disappointed that committee members committee and we should be giving them something to be proud record all those statistics! were not given an opportunity to respond to his request for of. The one Vigen correlation that I don’t think is suspension and deeply concerned that Superintendent Dr. Joe Morais spurious: the total revenue generated by arcades Robert Tremblay was not provided an opportunity that night Milford School Committee to respond. Unfortunately, he now has to spend time drafting a correlates with the number of computer science doctorates awarded.

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Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to [email protected] MILFORD-Valencia Council #80 of the Knights PROVIDENCE-Hopedale Cultural Council of Columbus is sponsoring a Foxwoods trip on Theater Trips will offer a trip to Cinderella at Friday, June 20 for anyone 21 and older. The the Providence Performing Arts Center for MACC Events bus will leave the Milford municipal parking the October 15 show at 7 p.m. Tickets, which Senior Center lot across from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, include orchestra seating and bus transportation, MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located Milford, at 4 p.m. and begin the return trip from are $58 per person. For information and Commerce (MACC) will host the following at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through Foxwoods at 11 p.m. Proceeds of this trip will reservations call Billi Manning, 508-478-0929. events. To reserve your place at any of these Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 benefit the council’s scholarship fund. events call 508-473-6700 or email chamber@ a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost of $20 per person included milfordchamber.org. For more information about Upton VFW Flea Market & Craft Sale Contact the center by calling 508-473-8334 or transportation and a $10 food voucher or free the chamber visit www.milfordchamber.org. UPTON-The George L. Wood Post #5594, emailing [email protected]. Sue Trotta Clark buffet and $10 in slot plays. If interested: check/ A Summer Sampler Tasting of beers, wines, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold a flea market is the director. money needs to be in, on or before June 13. To hard ciders, bourbons and craft cocktails on and crafts sale on the post grounds, Route 140, June 25 reserve seat: call Jim Burke, F.D.D. at 508-478- Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crystal Upton on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m to 2 11:30 p.m. Annual Blair House Party Luncheon 9813. Room, 49 Cedar St., Milford. p.m. Everyone is invited! June 26 The Connecting Women Leaders Ladies Golf DEALERS WANTED: Dealer spaces cost 12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Luncheon Thimble Pleasures Clinic and Mini Tourney has been rescheduled $10 each. Reservations are required ONLY for June 27 MENDON-A local quilt guild, Thimble to June 18 at Hopedale Country Club beginning dealers needing to reserve tables (LARGE tables Noon Movie “Captain Phillips” Pleasures, will feature Cathy Racine owner of at 12:15 p.m. with registration, followed by be reserved at $5 per table.). To reserve tables June 13 Charlton Sewing Ctr. at their June 19 meeting. the clinic and three holes of golf. Stay for the call the fundraiser chairman, Dave Kennedy at 12:30 p.m. Chinese Luncheon Racine’s lecture entitled, Everything Matters, appetizers and networking at 3 p.m. in the 508-529-3314. Monday will cover all aspects of a good running sewing clubhouse. machine. The meeting will be held at the FLEA MARKET & CRAFTS: several tables 8:30 a.m. Game Room will feature homemade/handmade crafts for 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet. Unitarian Church 13 Maple St., Mendon at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. Father’s day. Many tables will offer new and used 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Lion King Trip items for sale at low prices. 9:30 a.m. Cribbage BOSTON-The Hopedale Cultural Council FOOD: Coffee, donuts, hot dogs (after 10 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Upper Charles Saturday Concert Theater Trips is sponsoring an outing to see MILFORD-Milford native and pianist and a.m.) and soda will be on sale from 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos the Lion King at the Boston Opera House on singer Rachel MacKenzie will give a concert Proceeds of the flea market and crafts sale will 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of be used for the post’s improvements. There is no Tuesday are $100 each for mezzanine seating and bus Milford on Saturday June 21 at 8 p.m. This admission charge. 8:30 a.m. Game Room transportation. Contact Billi Manning, 508-478- is given as a part of the new Upper Charles 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet 0929, for reservations. Saturdays Concert Series and made possible Cruise Night at the Upton VFW 10 a.m. Tai-Chi in part from a grant from the Milford Cultural UPTON-Vintage cars will be on display at the 11 a.m. Whist Council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Upton VFW post grounds, Rte. 140, Upton, every 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos Trinity Episcopal Church Annual There will be jazz standards, beloved musical Tuesday evening from 5 – 9 p.m. from May 27 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Summer Barbecue theater numbers, and pop tunes to help you ring through the summer months. Classic cars, trucks Wednesday MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 in the summer and motorcycles are welcome. Also antiques and 8:30 a.m. Game Room Congress St, Milford, will host its annual The concert will be feature MacKenzie muscle cars or street-rods can join the fun. 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet summer barbecue on Sunday, June 15, 11:30 on Piano and Vocals, and Chris Chepiga of The evening includes free admission, food bar 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu consists of sliced steak, Framingham on Drums as well as Gwen Coburn and music. The “Pick of the Night” trophy will 10 a.m. Watercolor Painting Class pork ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, Italian from Natick, Gian DiCostanzo from Providence, be sponsored each Tuesday by JJ’s Ice Cream. For 1:30 p.m. Bingo sausage, baked beans, coleslaw, and ice-cold Susan Dillard from Northampton, Laura Frye, more information about the VFW or the cars call Thursday drinks. Takeout is available. This a public event; formerly from Milford, Samantha Gambaccini Dave Kennedy, 508-529-3314 8:30 a.m. Game Room all are welcome. Admission is $7 for adults, from Boston, and Craig Simonetti from Salem Super Wheels Showdown is July 15, raindate 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet $4.50 for kids under 11. For more information, also on vocals. Tickets are $20 and can be Juy 22, featuring a vehicle in memory of Bob 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class contact the parish office at 508-473-8464 or reserved by calling the Church at 508-473-3589 Frascatore. Controlled parking; 50/50 raffle. 9:45 a.m. Senior Yoga [email protected]. and leaving a message on line five. Any profits 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise will benefit ministries and the continuation of Friday Volunteers Needed to Teach Bike the Upper Charles Concert Series at the UU 8:30 a.m. Game Room Trinity Church Community Dinners Riding Church of Milford. 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church offers free, UPTON-The Friends of Hopedale SEPAC MacKenzie received her degrees in Piano, 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers nourishing meals to the local community. The (Special Ed. Parents Advisory Council) will host Voice, and Anthropology from UMass Amherst 9 a.m. Hairdresser menu consists of an entrée, soup, salad, bread, I Can Bike Camp teaching youths, 16 or older in 2012. She has spent the last few years 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga dessert, and beverage. All are welcome to come with disabilities to ride two wheeled bikes, July freelancing as a singer and pianist and has 10 a.m. Acrylic Painting Class and enjoy a hot meal. Meals are served from 4:30 14-18 at Nipmuc Regional High School for two served as the musician at the First UU Church 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday and the last hours each day. Donations kindly accepted. Friday of every month. For more information, of Milford for the past eight years. After this Contact [email protected] for more Milford Meetings contact the parish office at 508-473-8464 or or concert she will be leaving them to pursue her information. [email protected]. Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and Unless otherwise noted, the activities take place Vocal Pedagogy at NYUFor more information Can & Bottle Drive or to keep up with news you can follow at Town Hall. Official meeting notices are posted MILFORD-A can & bottle drive will be held Milford Historical Commission’s Rachel on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For additional on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. rachelannemackenzie or check out her website information, contact the appropriate Board or Quarry Walk in the Municipal Parking lot across from the at www.rachelannemackenzie.com . official. MILFORD-The Milford Historical Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Main St., Milford. Monday, June 16 Commission will tour some of the famous Proceeds to benefit Sacred Heart Women’s Club Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Milford Pink granite quarries on Saturday June Cape Cod Day Trip Scholarship Fund. Tuesday, June 17 14, with the group meeting in front of St. Mary’s CAPE COD-A day trip to Cape Cod sponsored Board of Assessors, Room 14, 10 a.m. Church, Winter St., at 1:30 p.m. The rain date is by the Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Countryside Yard & Bake Sale Retirement Board, Room 14, 1 p.m. Sunday, June 15. Women’s Club, Milford, Saturday, June 21. MILFORD-The Countryside Healthcare of Board of Health, Room 14, 6 p.m. The group will drive to various locations to The price of $45 per person includes: luxury Milford located on 1 Countryside Drive will Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. walk along paths to see different quarry sites. motorcoach from Milford’s municpal parking be holding their annual yard and bake sale on Wednesday, June 18 There are no working quarries in town and lot across from Sacred Heart Church to Onset Saturday, June 14. The event will take place Vernon Grove Trustees, Room 02, 6 p.m. haven’t been for many years but the ledge holes where the group will board the Viking for a two- rain or shine from 9 am until 1 pm. Tables will Finance Sub-Committee, Room 02, 6 p.m. themselves tell an interesting story. It doesn’t hour cruise through the Cape Cod Canal. Then feature new and used attic treasures, baked Commission on Disability, Room 14, 7 p.m. take much to imagine the stonecutters splitting to Sandwich where everyone can buy their own goods and a quilt raffle. Muffins and coffee will Thursday, June 19 the rock and envision the derricks lifting the lunch at Seafood Sam’s. After lunch there will be be available during the sale.All proceeds from Industrial Development Commission, huge granite pieces out of the ledge holes. time to walk along the canal or visit the Coast this event will benefit the Resident’s Activity Room 14, 4 p.m. Information regarding various quarries is Guard Museum, free of charge. Traveling to Fund. Conversation Commission, Room 03, 7 p.m. available for research in Memorial Hall, which is Hyannis the group will visit the JFK Memorial, Tuesday, June 24 open to visitors Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Historical Korean War Memorial, Yankee Candle and the Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m. Commission meetings are held on the second Christmas Tree Shop before heading home. The Wednesday, June 25 Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in Memorial trip will last from 7:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m. For Woodland School Bldg. Committee, Room 03, Hall. For further information regarding the info and reservations, call Joe or Marie at 508- Visit us at towncrier.us 6:30 p.m. quarry walk please call Anne Lamontagne at 508- 478-3639 or Sacred Heart Rectory ar 508-634- 473-8571. 5435. Everyone is welcome!

Final “Find Yourself Friday” Youth Event KELLY’S FARM MILFORD-Please join youths at the Milford Serving friends and neighbors since 1936! Youth Center for the final “Find Yourself Friday” OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK of the school year, on Friday, June 13, from 2:15 to p.m. The event will be free admission with RTE. 140, UPTON • 508-529-4564 snacks and drinks for sale. The event will include music, raffles, and a jumpy & dunk tank. New this year will also be: MYC Seaver Scholarship 25% OFF ALL PLANTS !!! presentation, sports competitions, and a talent Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Veggie Plants hour. If you would like to volunteer at this Our own Lettuce • Kale • & Spinach event, please contact us at milfordyouthcenter@ comcast.net. Native Grafton Tomatoes Fresh fruits - Peaches • Apples • Plums and Pennsylvania Strawberries

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Youths ARTillery, a show of art created age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. by returning veterans and their Many activities qualify for Scout merit badges and families who have been affected by Junior Rangers may earn wildlife credits. Now Featuring our PTSD now open at Alternatives’ Dam Tours, Sunday June 8 and 29 at 2 p.m.; Community Gallery, 5 South cancelled for heavy rain. Discover the ins and outs Summer Seafood Menu Main St., Uxbridge. An artists’ of West Hill Dam and Park with a ranger-guided reception will take place at the tour. Meet at the West Hill Dam Project office, off Dine on our gallery on Friday, June 13 from of E. Hartford Ave. Dress for the weather and bring outdoor patio 4 to 7 p.m. The show is a result binoculars and a water bottle. • Steamed Clams of collaboration between Valiant Baby Bees Toddler Hike, Saturday, June 14 at 2 Veterans and The Artist Palette p.m.; cancelled for rain. This program designed for • Shore Dinner - steamed Studio. youngsters age one and up with their families to explore animals and insects in the park. Strollers or lobster, clams and The show features paintings in a variety of styles, from abstract to wagons are okay. Bring water, dress for the weather and corn on the cob figurative. They were created over wear sunscreen an eight-week course overseen by Father’s Day Hike, Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m., • Our homemade artist/instructor Pamela White cancelled for rain. Bring dad and his family for a one- lobster salad roll Murphy. “I loved the experience,” mile hike to explore West Hill Park including plants, said White Murphy. “They [vets animals and fish with Rangers Andrew, Matt and • Delicious fried clams and families] loved it too. I was Kurt. Meet at the park bulletin board off Quaker St. told by one participant that her in Northbridge. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water • Fisherman’s platter entire attitude had brightened. bottle, binoculars and field guide. She had been told by coworkers, Fishing Fair, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ‘Whatever you’re doing, keep rain or shine. Enjoy a catch and release day of fishing doing it!’” at West Hill Park. This a fish free, no license event for “Art is a process, it is not about participants of all ages. There will be 40 fishing rods Catering for Summertime Celebrations the finished piece, rather the available or bring your own equipment. All registered journey that one takes in creating youths will be entered for prizes. The program is Family Reunions the work,” says Amanda Sullivan, sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mass- Showers executive director, LiveLife Center Wildlife Angler Education Program, Uxbridge Rod and and one of the organizers of the Gun,Wal-Mart, Jerry’s Bait and Tackle and Koopman Christenings program. “It is a powerful outlet Lumber. Rehearsal Dinners for the stresses of life and the many Trail Yoga Walk, Sunday June 22 at 2 p.m. Salute the challenges that our returning Sun with gentle stretches and yoga breathing near the Full O-site Catering and veterans and their families face.” West Hill beach. For ages eight and up. Bring a beach The exhibit can be viewed dur- towel or yoga mat and water bottle. Dress comfortably. On -site Function Rooms Available ing regular gallery hours, Monday Corps of Engineers Lewis and Clark Discover through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campfire Saturday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.; cancelled Proud Supporter For more information on the for heavy rain. Learn about our country’s history and ARTillery program, visit artistpal- the Corps of Discovery journey west with the Lewis Restaurant 45 ettestudio.com and ValiantVeter- and Clark treasurer chest. Marshmallows and hot dogs 45 Milford Street, Medway ans.org will be roasted over the campfire, while supplies last. 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8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 13, 2014 Rotary Awards Four $1000 Scholarships MYC & JAG participate in the Relay for Life

The JAG Youth Council and Milford Youth Center (MYC) participated in the Relay for Life Milford Rotary Club Scholarship Chairman Steve Ellis introduced this year’s scholarship of Greater Milford for the second year in a row to honor cancer survivors, remember loved recipients at the Club’s weekly meeting at Restaurant 45. Ellis gave a brief resume of each ones lost, and raise money for the cause. Relay teams camped out the night of May 9-10 and recipient’s accomplishments and praised all for their achievements. Pictured, l-r, front row: took turns walking or running around the high school track. The MYC & JAG team reached Rachel Hetu, Nipmuc Regional High School,who will be attending Saint Anselm College to their goal raising over $3,000 for the event. Thanks to everyone who supported the team with study nursing; Nora DeBour, Hopedale High School, who will be attending Roanoke College to donations. MYC photo study biology; and Lauren Keisling, Milford High School, who will be attending UMass Lowell to study physical therapy. Back row: Steve Ellis, and Stephen Poirier, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, who will be attending the University of Rhode Island to Charles River Bank Hosts Boston Blood Drive study political science and communications. Recipients and their families enjoyed a luncheon Charles River Bank, Milford Area Blood donation requirements include with Rotarians and were given a brief history about Rotary International by Milford Rotary Chamber of Commerce and Medway Lions a minimum weight of 110 pounds and President Al Holman before receiving their $1000 scholarship. Contributed photo Club will be sponsoring a community blood minimum age of 17. If you are 16 years old drive to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital you must have a Boston Children’s Hospital hosted at Charles River Bank, 70 Main consent form. If you have any questions Combat Boots Dishing Up Treats on Street, Medway, Saturday, June 21, from about eligibility to donate please call the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Hospital donor center at 617-355-6677. & Guitars Memorial Day Bloodmobile will be set up in the Bank’s To make an appointment please log onto parking lot. halfpints.childrenshospital.org. The sponsor Military Heroes The need for blood remains constant, code for this drive is CHRIVBA or call Lisa Benefit and donations are needed to offset blood Goneau, Marketing and Retail Banking Everyone is invited to shortages. Donors are encouraged to eat a Support Representative at Charles River a benefit concert to raise meal prior to giving blood and drink plenty Bank who is helping to coordinate this funds for the Massachusetts of water before and after giving blood. event, at 508-321-3115 Military Heroes Fund on POSITIVE ID is required at donation time. Sunday, June 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill, 275 Patriot Place, Foxborough. The Mass Military Heroes Fund supports families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Live Country Music featuring Ben Cesare, Brianna Grace and the Cricket Creek Band, Erin On Memorial Day 2014 volunteers from Thanks To Yanks, Ollis, Ayla brown and Alec a Milford based organization, along with Massachusetts MacGillivray, food and fun. Military Friends served ice cream sundaes to over Admission is free. There 300 men and women at the New England Center for will be a Silent Auction Homeless Veterans in Boston. Thanks To Yanks motto is and raffles, and you will to “remember, respect and revere” our nation’s military, have a chance to ride the veterans and their families. For information on Thanks To Mechanical Bull! Yanks, please visit www.thankstoyanks.org. Pictured, l-r Sponsored by A Little are: Front Row-Joanne Wheeler (Gold Star Mother) and Common Sense, Moms of Ilene Klaver (Blue Star Mother); Middle Row-Laura Nyren, Foxboros since 1978 and the Marianne Milette and Donnalee Shain (Vice President Mechanical Bull. Thanks To Yanks and Blue Star Mother); Back Row: Rob, For more information go to Juan and Sarah Keller Likins (Director Massachusetts www.massmilitaryheroes. Military Friends). Contributed photo org/combat-boots-guitars.

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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 Government Eighth Graders Debate Future of Selectmen to Form Middle School East Middle School East Study Committee By Kevin Rudden By Kevin Rudden He talked about potential uses of the Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist building by the School Department, such as an What to do with the Middle School Selectmen Chairman Dino DeBartolomeis alternative high school, administrative offices or East building once the new Woodland expects to begin forming a study committee a venue to host programs that bring in revenues. Elementary School is constructed? That’s later this month to explore what should happen “It really does have to start with the School a question the Board of Selectmen and to the Middle School East building once the Committee,” Murray said. “It’s not surplus yet.” School Committee expect to take up this School Department no longer needs it. The Selectman William Buckley said that – in month. But, they were beaten to it by building is expected to be declared as “surplus” addition to “the usual suspects” – he would a group of eighth grade Middle School by the School Committee once construction like to see citizen participation on the study East students taking part in last month’s of the new Woodland Elementary School is committee. If the School Department does decide “Heritage Week” activities. completed in the fall of 2016. “I feel that we to keep using the Middle School East building, Their recommendations: should begin the process,” he said. that would mean going back to the state’s School Speaking to his fellow board members on Building Assistance Authority – which approved • Moving the Central Office staff, June 2, DeBartolomeis said he had discussed funding for the new Woodland school – and Special Education offices and the committee’s formation with School telling that board the building is no longer going Community Use offices from Mason Allemao, an eighth-grader at Superintendent Robert Tremblay, who wanted to be “surplus.” That could mean developing a Milford High School to Middle Middle School East, resents a proposal to review it with members of the School new educational plan and keeping the building School East and then renting out the to move various school offices from Committee. DeBartolomeis said he planned open would have an impact on the school budget, rest of the building Milford High School to the Middle to be ready to form the study committee at his he said. School East building and then renting • Selling the building for use as an board’s June 16 meeting. DeBartolomeis said Tremblay encouraged out the rest of the Main Street facility. elder care facility, but keeping the The study committee would “review and formation of the study committee, and the basketball court analyze potential uses of Middle School East,’ chairman noted the importance of the site. “It’s in • Creating an alternative high school, to comply with a new “discipline” law such as selling or renting the building, or using the center of town. It’s on a main thoroughfare,” saying that that students cannot be suspended or expelled outside of school it for school administration or municipal offices, he said. • Selling the building for use as a YMCA to provide activities not offered by the the chairman said. If the committee needs In other business, the board appointed Paul nearby Milford Youth Center money to hire consultants such as an architect, Blivess as the town’s new Information Technology • Tearing the building down and selling the land for a new use the town should be able to provide that support director, starting June 9 at a salary of $89,652. The students were led through a “mock” town meeting in Upper Town Hall, in the future, the chairman said. Town Administrator Richard Villani said that with School Superintendent Robert Tremblay, State Sen. Richard Moore, D. The School Committee has “to take a good Alan Graham – appointed by the board on May Uxbridge, and Moore aide Timothy Harvey acting as the Board of Selectman long hard look at this building,” Selectman Brian 12 – had decided to take another position with a to both guide and question the students as they came to the podium to present Murray said. Given the planned opening date higher salary. Blivess was the hiring committee’s different options for the building’s future. for the new Woodland building, “There’s plenty other finalist for the position, he said. First, the students received a multi-page document giving them information of time to really consider what that building “Our ability to attract and retain people means about the building, nine things they needed to be aware of and issues regarding [Middle School East] means to the School that we have to be competitive in our salaries,” money, space and technology to consider – plus room to write down their own Department,” he said. One factor that should Buckley said. Last month, he was critical of the options. Next, the students were broken out into groups. Finally, each group made be considered is that the gymnasium is a key salary level, saying it was too low for the position. a presentation. component of current school sports programs, “This may be an issue that we revisit down the “We’re going to have a mock town meeting and you guys are the Town Meeting Murray added. road,” Villani said. Members,” teacher Alexis Forgit told the eighth graders at the outset. “We’re going to talk about what should be done with Middle School East. Do we need it anymore? I don’t know. That’s what we’re going to decide.” Annual Portuguese Picnic to Along the way, the “selectmen” offered comments and queries. The town could check to see if tax credits could be gained by renovating a historic building, be Held on July 19-20 Moore said. How would rent be calculated, asked Moore and Harvey. There By Kevin Rudden is a shortage of gymnasiums, Tremblay noted. Also, there is a “sentimental Staff Reporter/Columnist attachment” by many to the former St. Mary’s high school, he said. The annual Portuguese Picnic – which draws thousands of “You guys did a great job.” It’s “a very complex topic by the way,” the visitors to Milford each year to celebrate Portuguese culture – superintendent said. will be held on the weekend of July 19-20 on the grounds of the Portuguese Club in Prospect Heights. “It’s a great traditional, festive occasion,” said Selectmen Chairman Dino DeBartolomeis. Find us on FACEBOOK! The Board of Selectmen has unanimously approved the club’s Town Crier Publications and check out our annual requests: Beer will be sold outside from noon on Saturday until 1 a.m. on Sunday and from noon until 11 p.m. on Sunday. Will Kingkade website at www.towncrier.us Live entertainment will take place from 8 p.m. on Saturday until 12:15 a.m. on Sunday and again from 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on Named Mayor- Sunday. The annual parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday in front of Sacred Heart Church and proceed down Main St. to elect of Prospect Water St. and end at the club’s grounds in Prospect Heights. Heights Meeting with the board on June 2, Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin outlined the proposed security measures for the event William “Will” Kingkade, Jr. in terms of local and State Police presence at the Portuguese Club of Woodridge Road has been grounds and patrolling the area neighborhoods. Wrist bands will selected by the Prospect Heights be used to identify people old enough to buy beer, he said. “It’s Mayors Association to become helpful when you move through a crowd of several thousand the organization’s fifty-fourth people,” he said. mayor – representing the Irish “We’re looking forward to a good event and we think we have heritage of the Prospect Heights the right measures in place,” O’Loughlin said. He predicted as area – during next month’s many as 10,000 people could attend the festivities on Saturday, annual Portuguese Picnic. July 19. Kingkade, a member of the Anna Pires, the Portuguese Club’s secretary/treasurer, said Finance Committee and former bands from East Providence and from Canada will be featured School Committee member, this year. works for the Massachusetts After Memorial Day and the Milford High School graduation, Bay Transportation Authority. “This is the third sign that summer is upon us,” said Selectman Brian Murray. “It’s always a great event,” added Selectman William Buckley.

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10 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 13, 2014 Government Summary of Annual Town Meeting Actions Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards

By Kevin Rudden • Article 24 Transferred $900,000 from By Kevin Rudden engineer. (May 20) Staff Reporter/Columnist the Stabilization Account, transferred Staff Reporter/Columnist • Approved an amended site plan for the This is a summary of actions taken $183,254 from Free Cash and borrowed Board of Health Hannaford Brothers, Inc. supermarket by Town Meeting Members at the May 19 $4 million to renovate the Milford • Continued discussions on hiring the at 7 Medway Road (Route 109) to install Annual Town Meeting: Youth Center building – approved by a town’s own part-time public health a drive-through canopy for people to • Article 2: Gave 2 percent raises for 155 to 8 vote. nurse, rather than continuing to use pick up groceries. (May 20) certain non-union town employees • Article 25: Transferred $45,000 the more-expensive Visiting Nurse • Gave the Industrial Development for Fiscal Year 2015 – approved by a from Free Cash to fund a collective Association. (May 20 and June 3) Commission the “go-ahead” to research majority voice vote. bargaining agreement with the Milford • Decided to close the Cedar St. (Route the possibility of extending the Office • Article 3: Gave elected town officials a 2 Town Library Staff Association – 85) transfer station on Thursdays Residential zoning district along Main percent increase for Fiscal Year 2015 – passed by a unanimous voice vote. effective July 1, because it is not taking St. from downtown eastward to the approved by a majority voice vote. • Article 26: Transferred $30,000 from in enough fees to pay attendants’ salaries Hopedale town line. (May 20) • Article 4: Set the operating budget for Free Cash to demolish a town-owned and disposal costs. (June 3) • Voted to send a favorable the town for Fiscal Year 2015 at $87.3 house at 11 Temple St. – approved by a recommendation to the Zoning Board million – approved by a majority vote. majority voice vote. Board of Selectmen of Appeals (ZBA) on a special permit • Article 13: Transferred $7,604.72 of • Article 27: Amended the town’s Zoning • Approved utility pole relocations on request by Joseph Ruggerio to open an funds raised from vending machines By-laws to prohibit gasoline service Veterans Memorial Drive and at 158 auto detailing business at 288 West St. in the schools from Free Cash to the stations in the Central Commercial Purchase St. (June 2) (Route 140). (June 3) School Department to be spent on district – approved by a unanimous • Approved the expansion of an outside • Voted to send the ZBA a favorable student activities – approved by a voice vote. deck at The Tradesman at 284 West St. recommendation on two variance unanimous voice vote. • Article 28: Transferred $23,000 from (Route 140). (June 2) requests and an unfavorable • Article 15: Transferred $45,000 from Free Cash to install a flashing beacon • Accepted gifts of $2,500 each to the Fire recommendation on three variance Free Cash to supplement the Veterans signal on the Upper Charles Trail’s Department and the Police Department requests by O’Reilly Auto Parts to build Department’s current (Fiscal Year Hayward Street crossing – passed by a from Benjamin Moore & Company. a retail/wholesale auto parts store at 2014) budget – passed by a unanimous unanimous voice vote. (June 2) 148-150 East Main St. (Route 16). (June 3) voice vote. • Article 29: Amend Article 37 of the • Granted a one-day license for Caffe • Article 16: Amended the town’s Zoning town’s By-Laws regarding occupancy Sorrento to serve alcoholic beverages • Voted to send the ZBA an unfavorable By-laws regarding the site plan process of buildings – defeated by a 37 to 102 in its parking lot from 1 to 6 p.m. on recommendation on five variances – passed by a unanimous voice vote. vote. June 22 for a Marine Building Fund requested by Emily Viti to build additions to a house at 21 Westbrook St. Article 17: Transferred the “care, • Article 30: Amend Article 37 of the clambake fund-raising event. (June 2) • (June 3) custody and jurisdiction” of five parcels town’s By-Laws regarding occupancy of • Approved Town Engineer Vonnie Reis’s of town-owned land totaling 78.75 buildings – defeated by a majority voice request to install “No Parking” signs on • Voted to send the ZBA a favorable acres to Conservation Commission – vote. either side of Pine Island Road north of recommendation on three variances requested by Kathleen Herne to approved by a 141 to 23 vote. • Article 31: Transferred $12,000 from Tina Road. (June 2) subdivide property at 27 Haven St. into Article 187: Transferred $25,000 Free Cash to purchase 17 tablet • Accepted a bronze plaque valued at • two single-family lots, provided that a for consultant services to produce computers for use by the Finance $567 from Harold and Marcia Rhodes shed on one lot be removed or brought engineering drawings, plans and Committee and other town board or to be attached to the handicapped- into zoning compliance. (June 3) specifications associated with the Fiscal committee members – passed by a accessible fishing platform at Louisa Year 2015 Community Development majority voice vote. Lake. (June 2) Sewer Commission Block Grant application – passed by a • Article 33: Appropriated $125,000 for • Appointed Maria Morais as clerk for the Approved sewer connections for 33, unanimous voice vote. the Highway Department for storm Planning and Engineering Office at a • 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, Article 19: Accepted the gift of two water management compliance and salary of $20.21 per hour. (June 2) • 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 118, 120, 122, parcels of land totaling 3.9 acres located mapping -- passed by a unanimous • Received a report from National Grid 124, 126, 128, 1309, 132, 134 and off Cedar St. (Route 85) on the Upper voice vote. that 66 double utility poles remain 136 Walden Way within the Walden Charles Trail – passed by a unanimous • Article 34: Amended the town’s throughout the town. (June 2) Woods complex off Cedar St. (Route voice vote. Personnel By-laws regarding longevity • Received a report from Police Chief 85), pending discussions with the • Article 20: Approved $2.9 million in pay – passed by a majority voice vote. Thomas O’Loughlin that 15 businesses developer on removing an additional debt authorized by the Blackstone • Article 35: Transferred $250,000 licenses to sell alcoholic beverages 163,000 gallons of inflow/infiltration Valley Vocational Technical Regional from Free Cash to the Stabilization all successfully passed an under-age groundwater from the town’s sewer School District Committee to fund Account – passed by a unanimous compliance check on May 23. (June 2) system. (May 20) additional programs – passed by a voice vote. • Approved a sewer connection for 8 unanimous voice vote. • Article 36: Transferred $500,000 Planning Board Packard Road. (May 20) • Article 21: Amended the town’s Zoning from Free Cash to offset the deficit • Approved the definitive subdivision • Continued discussions with Verallia By-laws regarding Life Science and in the current year’s snow and ice plans for “Sanylah Crossing,” a 33- – formerly Saint-Gobain Containers, Scientific Research uses – passed by a removal account – passed by a lot residential subdivision to be built Inc. – regarding how the glass container unanimous voice vote. unanimous voice vote. off Fiske Mill Road, provided that manufacturing company treats • Article 22: Transferred $15,000 from • Article 37: Transferred various an engineer is hired to inspect road wastewater at its 1 National St. facility. Free Cash to fund a needs assessment line item funds within the current construction as required by the town (May 20) and plan for a town-wide Geographic Fiscal Year 2014 budget – passed by a Information System (GIS) – passed by unanimous voice vote. a unanimous voice vote. • Article 45: Closed out various • Article 23: Amended the town’s Zoning past Special Article accounts and By-laws regarding swimming pools – transferred their $9,131.96 total passed by a 153 to 15 vote. balances to Free Cash – passed by a majority voice vote. Macintosh Computer On The Blink?

Milford Rotary Club Announces The 2014 Red Cross Swim Program MAC Sign Ups: Saturday, JUNE 28 9 am - 12 pm at Fino Field Pool MAGICIAN All students must be registered for Kindergarten as of Sept 2014, or older. No Saturday or Sunday classes. Can Fix It in a Wink! Checks made out to the Milford Rotary Club. Please visit the “upcoming events box” at www.milfordmarotary.org to print Macintosh Hardware & Software out a registration form. Come join the fun and learn to swim. • Installation • Maintenance • Training MON. JULY 7- FRI. JULY 18 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. • System Diagnostics $25 per child/ Max. $60 per family AL HOLMAN • 508-529-7791• (cell) 508-889-1067

JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 11 Milford School Community Use Adult Summer Fitness Programs MILFORD-ABT’s Summer Shape-Up Boot Camp, instructed by Liane Blyn, will take place on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. starting Summer Fun Monday, June 23, and ending Wednesday, August 13. ABT Boot Camps are fun and highly energizing while forcing your body to constantly adapt and change. This is the secret to losing body fat and achieving fast results. All fitness levels Against the Tide Adult Golf Lessons are welcome as everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace. Benefits include The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will The Milford Community School Use Program will offer increased strength and fitness, decreased body fat, increased lean muscle mass, be holding their annual statewide Against the Tide swim, Adult Golf Programs at Maplegate Country Club, 160 Maple stronger core and tighter midsection, and increased mobility, flexibility and kayak, walk, or run fundraising events again in 2014. The St., Bellingham this summer. Greg Dowdell, Director of range of motion. This program will be held at the Milford High School Track. morning events consist of several components: competitive Golf, and Kevin Weldon, USTGF Professional at Maplegate, Ballet Barre is a new class instructed by Carrie Kay-Kuter. Combining basic and recreational swim, recreational kayak, recreational along with other staff members, will be instructing the ballet and Pilates movements this class will tighten, tone, and empower you. walk, and competitive and recreational run. Participants of classes. After Work Group Golf Lessons for Adults will While at the barre, simple ballet movements at an upbeat tempo will light a fire all ages and abilities can choose one, two or three of these begin on Monday, July 7 and continue for five weeks until in the thigh and gluteal areas, followed by elegant stretches to elongate the body. exciting activities. In the Aquathlon “Splash and Dash” August 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Rain date is August 11. A bender ball is used in the floor portion of the class to reduce strain and target component, you can “splash” in the competitive 1-mile swim Also for adults, One Day Golf School is offered on your core muscles. No dance experience is needed. This program will take place for and immediately “dash” into the competitive 5K or 10K run choice of a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dates available are six weeks on Monday nights, June 23 to July 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. (your choice of distance). July 12, July 26 and August 23. Ladies Only dates are June Please send a registration form – found on our website at www.mcs.milford. The statewide metro-Boston Against the Tide will be 28 and August 9. ma.us - and check or money order to the Milford Community Program, 31 West held for the 22nd year at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park on The Adult Registration form may be found on our website Fountain St., Milford. You may also bring your registration form and cash, check Saturday, June 21. The Cape Cod Against the Tide will be at www.mcs.milford.ma.us/forms. The registration form or money order to our office between the hours of 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday held for the 16th year at DCR’s Nickerson State Park on and fees must be submitted to the Milford Community through Friday when school is in session. Deadlines are the Wednesdays prior Saturday, August 16. Both statewide events start at 7 a.m. Program office located at 31 West Fountain St., Milford MA to the start of these programs. For more information, please visit our website or and end at 12 noon. 01757 by the Wednesday before the start of the program. call the office at 508-478-1119. Please visit www.mbcc.org/swim or call 800-649-MBCC Please call the office at 508-478-1119 with questions. for more information and to register or make a pledge on a participant.

Milford Country Club Swim Lessons Golf in Privacy Lenny Morcone, Director of the Milford Community School Use Program, has announced the schedule for the upcoming Milford Country Club Condos & Golf Course session of American Red Cross Swim Lessons to be held at the Milford High School Pool. This session is open to Milford and non-Milford residents. Registration, on a first come, first served basis, will take place on Monday, June 2 at 6 p.m in the lobby of the Milford Memberships Available $350.ºº High School Pool. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. 9 Hole: Par 3 • No Tee Times Required Swim Lessons are offered to all skill levels and all ages…starting at two years of age. For ages 2 and 3 (Tiny Tonkers) and VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE ages 4 and 5 (Mini Wheats) lessons will be held on June 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 at 10 or 11 a.m. For ages 6 and older (Levels 1 – 6), lessons will be held from June 20 through July 1including Saturday at 8 or 9 a.m. No classes on Sunday. milfordcountryclubcondo.com Instructional time for Levels 1 through 6 is approximately 40 minutes and instructional time for Mini-Wheats and Tiny Gift Certificates Tonkers is approximately 40 minutes. Call Rachel at 508-478-1250 or Available Any parents with any specific questions regarding Swim Lessons may contact the Milford Community School Use email: [email protected] for full information Program Office at 508-478-1119 or visit the Milford Community School Use Program website at www.mcs.milford.ma.us.

Hopedale 2014 Summer Milford Farmers Market Milford Farmers Market is now open on Band Concerts Saturday mornings through October 4 The 2014 Summer Band Concerts will be held in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 66 Dilla St., the Hopedale Town Park on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., rain home of Milford Water Company. 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 Milford Community are also available on Hopedale Pond from Fin and School Use Summer Feathers Outfitters. June 18—Family Fun Night at 6:30 p.m., featuring Camps DJ Mike Rutkowski, dance contests, balloon animals, Len Morcone, Director of the candy and prizes. Milford Community School Use June 25—Blackstone Valley Community Concert Program has released the 2014 Summer Band, a Masscushetts Cultural Council Recipient Day Camp and Summer Specialty July 9—Infractions, Classic horn-driven rock Camp Program schedules. Each July 16—Fantasy Big Band, Swing to contemporary summer, the Milford Community July 23—Mondo Soul, Classic funk & soul Program offers the regular weekly July 30—Fourcast, Acoustics from the 70s to today camp program along with many sports, August 6—Mahrud, Contemporary big band jazz fitness, educational, art and music Join us on Facebook: Hopedale Cultural Council – programs. This year, there are over 30 Community Organization programs for children of all ages, from those in preschool on up. Dates, times, cost and locations are available at the Community Use Office, which is located at the Milford High School, or on our website at www.mcs. milford.ma.us. On the home page, select “Kids Summer” from the menu on the left and our listing of day camps Boating is FUN and specialty camps may be viewed by scrolling down. Click on each program Hopkinton State Park to see the details. For more information on these Cochituate State Park camps or any other summer programs, Camp please call the Milford Community School Use Program office at 508-478- 1119, visit the website at www.mcs. milford.ma.us, or stop by the office located in Milford High School. Office Sailing Kayaking Paddleboarding hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Full Day, Half Day and Extended Day Programs Kids Ages 8-15 Hopkinton State Park Cochituate State Park OWN A in Hopkinton in Natick June 23 - August 22 July 7 - August 15 SUMMER BUSINESS? BOATING Additional Location: Spot Pond in Stoneham RegiSteR Online:

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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 13 CONGRATULATIONS MILFORD CLASS OF 2014

Jose Pinto photo At the Top of their Class Courtesy of Milford High School

Milford High Milford High School Class of School Class of 2014 Valedictorian 2014 Salutatorian Peter Bae. Katie Dam.

Congratulations to the two top students for the Milford High School Class of 2014, Valedictorian, Peter Soomin Bae, and Salutatorian, Katie Kitsian Dam. Both students are members of the Milford High School National Honor Society Chapter. Among the awards presented to Bae were the Foreign Language Award: Spanish, National Merit Commended Student Award, Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Principal’s Award: Valedictorian, The Inez L. Gay Foreign Language Award, The Mary E. Devine Chemistry Award, The National School Orchestra Award, The Worcester Country Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence, the Dr. John V. Gallagher Medal and Advanced Placement Scholar He received a Marilyn and John Mohans Scholarship and a William J. Tarca Scholarship. Bae is the son of Weon and Soyeon Bae and will be attending Tufts University in the fall. Among the awards presented to Dam were The Principal’s Award: Salutatorian, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Academic Decathlon Award, The Mary E. Devine English Award and Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor She received a Milford Lions Club Scholarship, Olga and James Mohan Memorial Scholarship, Pepsi Cola National Honor Society Scholarship and a William J. Tarca Scholarship. Dam is the daughter of Hoan Lam and Quyen Dam and will be attending Boston University in the fall.

◆ MILFORD GRADUATION from front page School Committee Chairperson Scott Harrison offered words of encourage- Annelise Marie Ambert, NHS, National Collin Paul Brennan, (NHS) Cameron James Cossette Brianna Maria Doyle Honor Society Christopher Joseph Brown Gabriel Sebastian Costa Deane Michael Drysdale ment to the graduating class and Milford Michael Douglas Antonellis, NSHS, Chelsea Lenoire Browne Jeffrey Daniel Costa, (NHS) Emily Ann Dunton High School Principal Carolyn Banach National Spanish Honor Society Gianna Lynn Brucato, (NAHS) Robert Thomas Cote, (NHS) Anna Caroline Farias concluded the speeches by thanking the Alicia Joanne Anziano, NAHS, National Michael Joseph Cafarella Brett Miller Crosby Karissa Marie Fasano teachers, counselors, and teaching as- Art Honor Society Sean Patrick Cairney Jack William Cuddy Samantha Huguette Faucher Jeffrey Robert Applebee, Tri-M, Tri-M Morgan Christopher Callahan Moranea Moreira Candido da Silva Cullen Matthew Ferreira, (NHS) sistants for their devotion and support of Music Honor Society Sean Gregory Callahan Joshua Luke Daigle Jr Christina Lois Ferrelli the graduates. She encouraged the stu- Christian Hagen Archer, AP, AP Scholar John Joseph Calzone Dylan Matthew Dalesio Erika Figueroa dents to continue to value their relation- Giovanna Marie Arcudi, (NHS) Ryan Michael Canole Katie Kitsian Dam, “(AP, NHS, Andre Alves Filadelfo ships, trust their intuition, take chances, Justin James Asam Michael Anthony Capone Salutatorian)” Kyle Robert Fitzpatrick listen to the voice that challenges them, Kasey Elizabeth Auger Marcelo Gabriel Cardona Nicholas Anthony De Lima Damasceno Sean Francis Fitzpatrick Peter Soomin Bae, “(Valedictorian, NHS, Tyler Louis Cashin Agata Christie de Oliveira Samantha Laura Franks be judicious about what they post on the NSHS, Tri-M)” Zoe Anne Cassinelli Scott Pacifico DeCapua, (NHS) Jacob Allan Frederick Internet, and more. “It’s a lifetime jour- Jared Michael Balzarini Angelo Joseph Castellana Talitha Brenda deFaria, (NHS) Emily Joy Frieband, “(NHS, NSHS)” ney so I suggest to you that you live con- Kayla Anne Barys Isaac Andres Cedeno Avigail Roxane DeKing, (NHS) David Anthony Frongillo, “(NHS, TRI-M)” sciously in the moment, appreciate each Jennifer Amy Beaulieu Alyssa Anne Cellucci (NHS) Hannah Raylynn Delekta, (NAHS) Kelsey Lynn Gaffney other, enjoy the confusion and the chaos; Peter David Bertonazzi, (TRI-M) Annie Chac Nicole Marie Delgado Isabelle Anne Galstian Kelly Ann Beyer, (NHS) Emily Anne Chaisson, (NSHS) Megan Rose DePaolo Jonathan George Ganjian it’s part of life. Be fearless and seize chal- Beau James Bingham George Nicholas Chakalos, (NHS) Nicholas Robert DeSantis Andrew McKinnon Garber lenges as missed opportunities are often Abigail Anne Bird Carlos Javier Chong, “(AP, TRI-M)” Jared Joseph DeSousa Maddison Logan Garber not forgotten,” she said. Loren Rae Blanchard James David Clarico Nikole Lee Devereaux, (NHS) Gaylan Yvonne Garraway Harrison then presented the diploma Stephanie Pereira Boaventura Eduarda Jordao Coelho Grady William DiAntonio Daniel William Gately, (NHS) to the seniors before the traditional Nathan John Bobby Natalia Jordao Coelho Charles Paul Dias Theodore Theofilos Gergos Megan Brianne Boisclair, “(NHS, TRI-M)” Daniel Jacob Cohen Jonalisse Latiana Diaz Michael Joseph Giurleo tossing of the caps and recession of the Joshua Kelly Bombardier Stephen Francis Collins Luis Enrique Diaz (TRI-M) Jeremy Stephen Golding graduates off of the field. Serafina Laura Bon Tempo John Tyler Compton Brian Robert Dignazio Jessica Sousa Goncalves Samantha Jean Bonvino Jordan Taylor Corbett Liliana Elizabeth Delgado Do Rosario Marissa Sousa Goncalves For more information about the Milford Meaghan Mary Patricia Brady Aidan Patrick Corey Megan Susan doCurral Lindsey Paige Goode High School Class of 2014 visit TownCrier. Michael Patrick Branch Christina Carneiro Cosquete, “(NHS, John Deamer Donahue, “(AP, NHS)” Matthew Douglas Grose, (NHS) us. To see additional photos of the ceremony Shannon Elizabeth Breen,(NHS) TRI-M)” Cibele Nogueira Dos Santos David John Hammond (TRI-M) taken by Harry Platcow, click on photo galleries.

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Brianna Maria Doyle Garrett John Handley Katherine Marie Lopez Emily Elizabeth Morin Monica Martins Ramos Helayne Dugan Speroni Deane Michael Drysdale Alyssa Margaret Hanley Melanie Nicole Lopez Dayane Oliveira Mota Brian Joseph Reardon, (NHS) Cameron Jackson Spiri Emily Ann Dunton Sarah Catherine Harvey, (NHS) Amanda Lyn Lucciarini Owen Farrell Mulcahy Katherine Elizabeth Richard, (NHS) Louisa Ann Stansbury Anna Caroline Farias Matthew Edward Hastings Devin Joseph Luce, “(NHS, TRI-M)” Justine Rose Murdocca Kiley Elizabeth Richards, “(NHS, TRI-M)” Cassidy Sylvia Stewart, (NHS) Karissa Marie Fasano Jillian Nicole Hickory Ivy Lynn Luke, “(AP, NHS, NSHS)” Leah Jane Murray Carlos Omar Rivera Kyle Steven Strickland Samantha Huguette Faucher Charles Joseph Hicks Rachel Ann Mabie Tyler James Nastri Heriberto Rivera Andrea Marie Swanson Cullen Matthew Ferreira, (NHS) Bryan Christopher Hildebrand Devin Elyse MacLean Albert Nazario Jr. Michael Anthony Rivera Allyson Paige Tomaso Christina Lois Ferrelli Leanne Elizabeth Hill (TRI-M) Daniel Francis Madden, “(AP, NHS, Andrew Thomas Nicholas Mitchell J. Robichaud Dante Nicolas Torres Erika Figueroa Rebecca Lynn Hill TRI-M)” Kelly Ann Nicolas Lillian Catherine Robinson Vincent Doug Torres Andre Alves Filadelfo Alexander Inacio-Rivera Janet Nikolaeva Marinova Matthew James Nilan, (NHS) Emily Ann Roccanti, (TRI-M) Paul Michael Tosches Kyle Robert Fitzpatrick Sarah Taylor Jacques Jeffrey Soo Yong Martin Keilan Brichelle Nova Maria Ann Roccanti Anthony Usevicius Sean Francis Fitzpatrick Kimberly Sabrina Jeune Paul Anthony Martino Eric James Nunez Bryan Estevam Rodrigues Eileen Nicole Valanzola Samantha Laura Franks Jaylicia Shaylien Johnson Ashley Anne Masionis Jessica Anne Nylander Nycholle Neves Romeiro Lisette Enid Valle Jacob Allan Frederick Jordan Tyler Johnson, (NHS) Michael Jeffrey Mason Logan Page Oliveira Tyra Leeann Rowan Dylan James Van Buskirk Emily Joy Frieband, “(NHS, NSHS)” Zachary Charles Johnson Mileena Ramey McCarthy Mathews Gregorio Oliveira Jesus Ruelas Gabrielle Grace Vasile David Anthony Frongillo, “(NHS, TRI-M)” Celina Liehla Jones Emily Landin McDonough Zachary Willfredo Pagan Jake Matthew Rutkowski Stephen Connor Veduccio, (NAHS) Kelsey Lynn Gaffney Daekwon Markelle Jones Molly Elizabeth McGovern Thamara Ferreira Passos Angela Lucia Sabo Luciano Bento Aragoso Vieira Isabelle Anne Galstian Nicholas Joseph “Julian, III” Cole Harrison McNanna Dhrashti Himansu Patel Jeremy Daniel Salvati Rodrigo Aragoso Vieira Jonathan George Ganjian Joseph Kevin Kalaghan Elizabeth Medina Kharee Tramel Payton Timothy Mark Santos Aaron Albert Wang Andrew McKinnon Garber Kiryll Konstantinovich Kalino Drake Michael Meurant Jessica Lee Pelletier Andressa Santos Fonseca Katherine Elizabeth Weber Maddison Logan Garber Isaac Abraham Iraguha Kazeera, (NHS) Ian Patrick Michelson (NHS) Nicholas Florencio Pena Emily Deborah Schrottman Bradley Michael White, (NHS) Gaylan Yvonne Garraway Ryan Edward Keane Alexa Carneiro Miguel “(AP, NHS)” Raique Thomas Pereira, “(AP, NHS)” John Matthew Scozzafava, “(AP, NHS)” Taylor Daphne White Daniel William Gately, (NHS) Meghan Carolyn Keefe Nikia Marie Milani (NHS) Marco Alexander Pillarella Robert John Sheedy Kayla Ann Williamson, “(AP, NHS)” Theodore Theofilos Gergos Lauren Nicole Keisling, “(AP, NHS)” Brittany Marie Miner Humberto Ferreira Pinho Caitlin Patricia Sheehan Seanya Paige Wilson, (NHS) Michael Joseph Giurleo Michelle Catherine Kenney Monica Mendes Mirabal Sabrina Maria Pinto Jaspreet Singh Stephanie Amber Wood Jeremy Stephen Golding Cory Louis Knopp, (NHS) Tarik Pereira Miranda Bryan Paiva Pires Andrew Edward Smith Iara Yang Jessica Sousa Goncalves Heather Rose Lapan Emike Oluwadamilola Momodu Edward Randolph Price IV Michelle Anne Snyderman, (NAHS) Tatyianna Ariel Zicherman, (NHS) Marissa Sousa Goncalves Jessica Rudd Larouco (NHS) Igsiaemil Morales, (NHS) Sarah Jean Probert, (NHS) Jenna Katherine Solimine Lindsey Paige Goode Johnny Minh Le Dylan Richard Moretti Grant Taso Prokopis, (NAHS) Joiya Augustine Sousa Matthew Douglas Grose, (NHS) Courtney Ann LeBlanc Marie Rose Morganelli Shruti Punj Justine Lorrenna Southworth, David John Hammond (TRI-M) Erojane Gonzalez Lopez Alexander Jacob Morin Jessica Marie Pye “(AP, NHS)”

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Sarah N. Ante, Erik J. Bailey Antonio E. Bassil, Brittnie A. Blackman- George J. Bolosky, IV, Darren S. Cournoyer, Cosmetology (NTHS), Multimedia Electrical Rodrigues, Construction Automotive Technology Information Technology Communications Technology

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Ryan T. Danahey, Nicole V. DeFonzo Mayra N. DeSouza, Veronica C. Doyle (NHS/ George F. Espinoza, Hailee M. Gelinas (NHS/ making good decisions and striking Manufacturing and (NTHS), Health Services Painting and Design NTHS), Culinary Arts Construction Technology NTHS), Health Services an important balance in the years Engineering Technology Technologies ahead. “Life, in my mind, is a balance of risks and responsibility,” said Morin, a graduate of the Drafting and Engineering Technology program. “Our parents and teachers have helped us preserve this balance up until this point. Now it’s up to us to maintain it.” Morin was joined on stage by fellow Drafting and Engineering Saulo Julio de O. Gomes, Breno S. Gomes, Jessica L. Gonyao, Melissa L. Gonyao, Strychlan M. Hayes, Brian P. Healey, Technology graduate and Class Automotive Technology Culinary Arts Painting and Design Painting and Design Auto Body Construction Technology Technologies of 2014 Salutatorian Jake Rivard Technologies of Northbridge, who saluted his classmates for seeking and securing a vocational technical education. “We are no longer children, but rather homebuilders and manufacturers. We are the people who ensure the lights stay on, the computers keep working, and your hair looks fabulous on those specials day,” said Rivard. “Going to Valley Tech was always about more Vitoria Roberta Alves Philip L. McHenry, Cody A. McPhail, Kirollos A. Megala, Christeen A. Megala, Rachel K. Metcalf, Health Marcal, Painting and Drafting and Engineering Drafting and Engineering Automotive Technology Dental Assisting Services than keeping the water running Design Technologies Technology Technology and the cars on the road. It was about taking the initiative to learn something useful, without sacrificing anything academically, and using it to make our futures that much brighter.” Assistant Principal Matt Urquhart, the grade level administrator for the Class of 2014, applauded the graduates for surpassing the high expectations that come with the Deepjot Kaur, Electronics Monica J. Laronga, Health Dorimar J. Lavandier, Matthew J. Lowinski-Loh, Micaella Starling Luna Jasmine E. Morales pursuit of both an academic and and Engineering Services Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Macedo, Information Gonzalez, Health Services vocational technical education. He Technology Technology said, “By being on this stage tonight, you have illustrated that you can handle responsibility, you can handle adversity, and that you are not afraid to look a challenge in the eye and say, ‘I want more.’” To conclude their commencement ceremony, a total of 279 seniors from throughout Valley Tech›s 13-town Davide Miguel Faria district took the final steps of their Moreira, Jennifer T. Nash, Lindsey I. O’Brien (NTHS), Jennifer M. Rabinovitz, Tyler F. Rideout, Joseph Lucas Fernandes Heating, Ventilation, Cosmetology Health Services Dental Assisting Information Technology DaSilva Machado, secondary careers across the Hanover Air Conditioning and Manufacturing and stage and received both a diploma Refrigeration Engineering Technology and a certificate of occupational proficiency.

For more information about Valley Tech's Class of 2014, visit TownCrier.us. Joseph P. Trettel, Mercedes L. Vallejo, Maria K. Verrocchi, Nicholas R. Weisenhorn, Kelly C. Wright, Paul C. Zanella, Electrical Electrical Painting and Design Health Services Electronics and Cosmetology Technologies Engineering Technology

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Dylan Arthur Laura Asson Lori Fanning- Amy Natalie Merrimack College Graduation Dylan Arthur of Laura Asson, daughter Szarka Merrimack College, North Andover, Mass., bestowed 520 bachelor’s and Milford, received of Karen and Ron Asson Wasik 175 master’s degrees during two separate ceremonies at the College in May. a Bachelor of of Milford, graduated Included were Milford residents Derek Perez who received a Bachelor of Arts degree in from Framingham Science in Engineering and Marissa DePaolo who received a Bachelor of Communication State University with Arts in Human Development. from Marist College a Bachelor of Arts in Poughkeepsie, degree in history and a N.Y. the weekend minor in biology. The Bridgewater State University Graduation of May 23. Marist Revolutionary War is Bachelor’s degrees in the arts, of Science & Mathematics in the is an independent her area of expertise. She science and education were afternoon. comprehensive graduated with the presented during Bridgewater The following Milford residents liberal arts college following honors: State University’s 173rd Spring were among those who graduated: with an enrollment Summa Cum Laude, President’s List, Dean’s Commencement Convocation on Michele M. Almeida On May 2, Amy of 4,700 full-time List, Nicholas S. Racheotes Award for Academic Saturday, May 17 on the Boyden Roberto Alves Lori Fanning- Natalie Wasik, undergraduate Excellence 2013-2014, and membership in the Quadrangle. Ryan E. Betti Szarka of Milford daughter of Gregory students. Founded Commonwealth Honors Program and Phi Alpha More than 750 undergraduate Amanda M. Chaisson graduated May 22 and Helena Wasik in 1929, the College Theta National History Honor Society. Asson majors from the College of Nicholas B. Doyle from Quinsigamond of Milford, received offers 44 major fields has accepted a position at Framingham State Humanities & Social Sciences Justin D. Himmighoefer Community College Master of Science of undergraduate University as the Coordinator for Supplemental received their degrees during the Jacqueline G. Lawson (QCC) Worcester degree in Speech, study and 12 graduate Instruction. She hopes to pursue a Masters in morning ceremony, while nearly Christina M. Lopes with an Associate Language Pathology degree programs. History in the near future. 650 graduates earned degrees from Scott A. Mackenzie in Science for from Northeastern the Ricciardi College of Business, Gregory V. Otero Dental Hygiene. University in Boston. Thomas D. Cooper Timothy She graduated with College of Education & Allied Veronica M. Soto-Lindor Studies, and the Bartlett College Thomas D. Cooper Stickney highest honors for a Nicole Zanella 3.69 GPA, was selected graduated Magna Nicole Zanella, of by QCC Dental Bryant University Graduation Cum Laude with a Milford, received a Hygiene Department Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I. held its 151st Commencement on Bachelor’s degree in Saint Anselm nurse’s to be Honored as Saturday, May 17. Among the graduates are the following Milford residents: both Neuroscience pin on April 26 and a “QCC Woman of Spencer Roy Carlin was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business and History from the graduated from Saint Distinction” for 2014, Administration in Accounting Cum Laude and Michael J. Catanzariti, a University of Pittsburgh Anselm College in was presented with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance Magna Cum during Pitt’s 2014 Manchester, N.H. on the QCC Dental Laude Commencement. May 17. Hygiene Department He was among the The pinning for “Community Nichols College Graduation approximately 6,000 ceremony conducted Service,” and received students who received in the Abbey Church Nichols College, Dudley, Mass. held its 2014 Commencement on Saturday an award from the undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Timothy John Stickney by Dr. Sharon morning, May 10 for 399 undergraduate and graduate students, who Worcester Component ceremony held April 27, at the Petersen Events the son of Gerald George, dean of received praise for their academic accomplishments and advice for their of the American Center in Pittsburgh. Thomas is the son of Stickney and Dr. nursing, was a special futures from former White House Chief-of-Staff Andrew Card. Dental Hygienists’ Dean and Susan, and brother of Kellie Cooper Catherine Stickney event for Zanella, Milford residents Diana Ferreira was recognized as Master of Business Association for of Milford, and the grandson of Arline Cooper of Milford graduated who received a pin Administration; Fernando Rua of was recognized as Master of Business “Community Service” of Bellingham. He is a 2010 graduate of Milford from Fordham featuring elements of Administration; and Gerard Foye was recognized as Master of Science in with a cash gift equal High School. University as a member the college’s official Organizational Leadership. to the cost one year’s of the Class of 2014. seal and the symbol Chelsea Corson membership in Providence College He earned a Bachelor of a lamp referring to Chelsea P. Corson of Milford was one of nearly ADHA. of Fine Arts in Dance Psalm 119:105, “Your Michael Kondik, a resident of Milford, was among over 900 students from 550 students who were awarded degrees at She plant to with a concentration in word is a lamp of Providence College, Providence, who received undergraduate degrees during St. Lawrence University’s Commencement begin a Bachelors Economics. Stickney my steps and a light the College’s Ninety-Sixth Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May ceremony, which was held on May 18 in of Dental Hygiene will be will be dancing for my path.” The 18, 2014. Kondik graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Canton, New York. Corson was awarded a Degree program this with Complexions pinning ceremony Christopher Celozzi, a resident of Milford, was among the nearly 130 degree in neuroscience Magna Cum Laude. fall, while pursuing Contemporary Ballet is a celebration of a students who received graduate degrees from Providence College during the Corson was also named to the Deans List for a career in clinic in New York after student’s completion College’s Ninety-Sixth Commencement Exercises. Celozzi graduated with a the Spring 2014. practice and/or public performing with of Saint Anselm master’s degree in education. health dental hygiene The Equus Project College’s respected with a possible plan at Hovdala Castle, nursing program Saint Anselm College Jacqueline R. Lyon of becoming an Sweden in July 2014. and symbolizes Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H. celebrated its 121st Jacqueline Renee Lyon of Milford, was among instructor in the GRAD Stickney preparedness to serve Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17. Included among the 544 undergraduates who received a degree future. as a compassionate graduates were Milford residents, Brendan Corey and Amanda Mort. from Clark University in Worcester on Sunday, Brian David May 18. Lyon graduated Magna Cum Laude caregiver in the with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a Swindell healthcare setting. UMass Dartmouth Quinnipiac University A member of the concentration in Ethics and Public Policy. She is Keene State College, The following Massachusetts class of 2014, Zanella Graduation a member of the Fiat Lux Honor Society and the Keene, N.H. students were awarded their degrees earned a Bachelor of UMass Dartmouth held its daughter of Bill and Rose Lyon. Her future plans honored the Class during Quinnipiac University’s 83rd Science in nursing. Graduate Commencement are to pursue a Masters Degree in Community of 2014 on May 10 undergraduate commencement during the College’s Ceremonies on May 16 at 17 were Development and Planning at Clark University celebrated at North Dartmouth exercises on May 18 in Hamden in the fall of 2014. commencement Conn. Milford graduates were Monica ceremony. Degrees will CONGRATULATIONS Main Campus. Among the 1500 members of the Class of 2014 Hamilton and Samantha Titlebaum Alyssa Lombardi be awarded to 1,091 who both received a Bachelor of graduates, including were Milford residents Adam Alyssa Lombardi of Milford graduated from CLASS OF Science in Nursing. Brian David Swindell of Armin, Kristen Breen, Joshua Assumption College, Worcester on May 17 with Milford, who graduates Castellanos and Patrick Veasey. a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in graphic with a Bachelor of 2014!!! design and studio art double major, with minors Science degree Cum in art history and Foundations of Western Laude. 2nd Annual MYC Seaver Civilization. She was also honored on May 16 with the Scholarship Awarded College’s prestigious Crown and Shield Award. Congratulations to George Chakalos This award recognizes students who have and Helayne Dugan for being distinguished themselves throughout their four awarded the Milford Youth Center years at Assumption in the areas of leadership Seaver Scholarship at this year’s and service. Milford High School Senior Awards Andrew Mazzuchelli night. This is the second year of the Andrew Paul Mazzuchelli of Milford graduated award and the Youth Center hope as a member of The Citadel’s Class of 2014 in to continue to offer it for years to Charleston, S.C. as a member of the S.C. Corps come. of Cadets. The class is the largest graduating This scholarship was created class in recent memory with degree candidates in honor and in memory of including 493 cadets, five veteran cadets, 13 former Chairman Paul Seaver. The active duty, and eight veteran day students, as scholarship was created thanks to well as 324 graduates from the evening program a United Way Youth Venture Grant who will receive master degrees, specialist and undergraduate degrees. The total number of and is sustained through the MYC graduates is 872. Youth Got Game Sports Nights/ Mazzuchelli was on the Spring 2014 Gold Stars Find Yourself Fridays Youth Events, list at the The Citadel, which recognizes academic donations, and fundraisers – Paul achievement during a specific semester. Seaver, Jr. and HOOP CREW LLC.

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Thumbs Up For Valley Tech Budget: Extra Credits On May 30, the entire 6th grade of Stacy Middle Milford among 10 towns supporting a Milford Public School School went to the Milford Town Park for a day of Activities and Events fun activities and fundraising to participate in a 2.5 percent increase Compiled by Melissa Orff very special Smile-a-Thon to benefit Lily Haley. The Conservative financing and creative cost containment have once students raised money via pledges and participated again earned voter approval of the Blackstone Valley Tech budget. in activities such as basketball free throws, hula Each year, passage of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional STACY MIDDLE: Stacy Middle School 5th graders hooping, sack races, egg-on-a-spoon races, and School District’s budget hinges on approval from two-thirds of the received a lesson on wellness on June 6 thanks to a many other fun, outdoor games and challenges to District’s 13 member towns. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015 partnership that the Milford Public Schools has with earn the pledges. For information about Lily’s story cleared the two-thirds hurdle by earning its ninth vote of approval in the YMCA and Milford Regional Medical Center. visit www.youcaring.com/smilesforlily. Blackstone, followed quickly by a tenth vote of approval at the May 28 YMCA and hospital representatives conducted The sixth grade recently conducted a book swap th annual town meeting in Bellingham. interactive wellness stations in the gym at Stacy. during the school day. Spearheaded by 6 grade The approved budget was crafted over months of review and Each fifth grade cluster had an hour to go through 10 Reading Teacher Charlene Kaplan, the students prioritization by educators and School Committee members who activity stations for a fun and healthy morning. brought in books from home to “swap” with their noted they were dedicated to providing cost-effective, quality services Stacy’s 6-Red cluster recently organized a “Smile- classmates. The swap, which the teachers and for many of the youth in the Blackstone Valley. Beginning with a a-Thon” to benefit Stacy Middle school students Josh administration called a “success,” had over 150 books zero-based budget and a commitment to current levels of service, and Jeremy Sherer’s 2-year-old sister Lily, who was for the students to choose from, and all walked away the School Committee’s final budget of $20,970,532 calls for member born with Goldenhar Syndrome, a rare congenital with a “new” book. towns to contribute an average per pupil investment of $9,491. disease that causes abnormalities in the formation of “But Valley Tech does not stop there,” Superintendent Director Dr. the face and head. The 6-Red team along with the help BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY: Marianne Michael Fitzpatrick said of the per pupil investment. “By meeting of their teachers unanimously chose to raise awareness O’Sullivan’s first grade class at displayed their strict standards established by the state and its private sector partners and money for this little-known disease as their acrostic poem of “Freedom” during their Memorial for vocational technical programs, Valley Tech qualifies for significant community service project for this year. They decided Day program held on Thursday, May 22 at Brookside Chapter 74 state revenue to match local financing efforts. It is unfair to hold an old-fashioned, pledge-for-activity type of School. The program was dedicated to Assistant for anyone to criticize local schools for not accessing the higher fundraiser, and the Smile-a-Thon was born, taking its Principal Donna Hennessy’s father, Charles “Willy” Chapter 74 eligible funding when they are not designed to meet the name from the Smiles for Lily website. Filosa, who was a US Navy veteran at Pearl Harbor rigorous Chapter 74 criteria.” in WWII. Additional sources of state revenue, according to Fitzpatrick, are also used to offset the cost of education for the district. “In fact, Valley Tech further complements local efforts through the diligent pursuit of grant funding, private sector support, and efficiencies such as green school initiatives,” Fitzpatrick explained. “The school is particularly aggressive in attaining additional learning and teaching resources without impacting local assessment contributions.” On behalf of the Valley Tech School Committee, Fitzpatrick expressed gratitude to the vast majority of finance committees throughout the 13-town District for voicing support of the Valley Tech budget, which utilized $250,000 in stabilization funding, and the planned pursuit of grants, cost reduction, and additional revenue to Marianne O’Sullivan’s first grade class at Brookside School displayed their acrostic poem of ‘Freedom’ for the achieve a 2.5% increase. Memorial Day program held on Thursday, May 22. The program was dedicated to Assistant Principal Donna As in years past, the approved budget is the sole funding request Hennessy’s father, Charles “Willy” Filosa, who was a US Navy veteran at Pearl Harbor in WWII. Contributed photo that Valley Tech will make of its member communities for Fiscal Year 2015. With the exception of special debt or an occasional capital improvement initiative, Valley Tech’s annual budget request includes workers’ compensation, health and other insurance, unemployment, Milford 8th Graders Explore Careers Through snow removal, federal/state revenue shortfalls, central office, bookkeeping, treasurer, legal, audit, and other expenses. Special EMC’s STEM Program Education and Student Assessment costs are also included within the annual budget. Valley Tech staff and students are able to undertake By Michelle Sanford much of the maintenance of the building along with monitoring the Staff Reporter/Columnist facility’s complex ventilation and heating system, saving thousands of Middle School East 8th graders learned dollars in outside labor costs. the ABC’s of STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) thanks to a pilot program developed by DEANS LIST Hopkinton’s EMC. On June 4, Middle The following Milford residents were named to the Deans List for School East was the very first school to the Spring 2014 semester at their respective college or university. utilize the program which is intended to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester: Kelly Knopp, a junior introduce students to a variety of careers, majoring in chemical engineering. both technical and nontechnical, that exist at Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn.: Jennifer Parsons. STEM focused companies such as EMC. Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H.: Elyssar Saad. The students were introduced to EMC Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.: Connor Rosenblatt, majoring in professionals and interns who are currently EMC staffer Katie Gryckiewicz educated a group of Middle Environmental Biology and Sustainability. working in marketing, finance, engineering, School East 8th graders about marketing at a STEM based human resources, and sales jobs at the company. Pictured from left to right: Brianna Dionne, Jadyn company. The pilot program is meant to JAPANESE CUISINE Whyte, Orlane Sainvilus, Colby Bowers, Katie Gryckiewicz, help students draw connections between Alex Rivera, Matt Swanson, and Sabrina Haarstick. LUNCH what they are studying in school, in STEM TU-FRI 11:30 am-2:30 pm courses, and how that information will Each group of students spent 10 minutes at tables where DINNER benefit them in choosing a career path and EMC staff discussed their profession. Katie Gryckiewicz was TU-TH 5-10 pm future professional opportunities. overseeing the marketing table and shared her knowledge FRI AND SAT 5-10:30 pm EMC is a largely informational technology of branding a product and how social media outlets, such as SUN 4:30-9:30 pm based company that employees those in IT- Facebook and Instagram, can promote a product and help to based jobs as well as a variety of others. “We influence public opinion. 194 West St. (Route 140) wanted to expose the students to the range of At another table, students spun the Wheel of Fortune and Milford, MA 01757 jobs offered at technology-based companies,” invested fake money into various areas such as homes or PHONE: 508.381.6767 explained EMC Associate Program Manager start up companies. EMC staffers Thahal May and Charcarus FAX WANOKURA MEANS THE PLACE : 508.381.6768 of Community Involvement Helene Horan. 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Both speeches hold a message of peace that is still relevant today. Sen. Kennedy’s Milford High School Salutatorian Katie Dam speech reminds all that that one positive act is presented with her scholarships from School Goodwin offered words of reflection speaking Jesse Fontaine leads students in can send out a ripple of hope and that these Committee Chairperson Scott Harrison directly to the students and empowering them to be grades four through six through ripples build a current that can change the during the May 28 Senior Awards Night. the change. a variety of songs expressing world. Mother Theresa’s message reminds all Fontaine hopes to continue to incorporate these peace and social justice during By Melissa Orff that everyone needs love and that love starts types of messages in future productions. The the Milford Catholic Elementary Staff Reporter with a smile. program was recorded by Milford TV and will run School’s Annual Spring Concert. In an evening set aside to celebrate In addition to these speeches, Rev. Raymond soon. Please see Milford TV for air times. Contributed photo the achievements of students in Milford High School’s Class of 2014, seniors and their family and friends gathered for the Quattrochio Calls for Suspension of Milford Adopts PARCC Exam annual Awards Night on May 28. Awards Night acknowledges the hard work and the Superintendent for Grades 3-8 By Melissa Orff By Melissa Orff accomplishments of a select group of Staff Reporter Staff Reporter students as they are presented with the A Milford School Committee Member made a motion for The Milford School Committee voted to do away with awards or scholarships that they have the suspension of the district’s Superintendent after what the MCAS exam in favor of the PARCC assessment exam earned throughout their high school career. he said was inaction by the administration on a concern he for the elementary and middle school levels starting next With hundreds in attendance, the raised three weeks before. year. ceremony began with Conductor Nadine During the June 5 School Committee Meeting, Member During the June 5 School Committee Meeting, Assistant Pomeroy leading the school band in Donald Quattrochio said he was “troubled” that he had Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment playing “Chariots of Fire” while the seniors not received a response to an issue he raised at a May 15 Dr. Kevin McIntyre recommended that the district processed into the David I. Davoren Donald meeting about 75 third-grade students being pulled out of transition to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness auditorium. Quattrochio one of two Physical Education Classes for a “Strings” musical of College and Careers (PARCC) standardized tests for Milford High School Principal Carolyn enrichment program. “I want to make it very clear, I am not students in grades 3-8 starting next year. McIntyre said Banach welcomed the students and their trying to eliminate the strings program; I think it is a wonderful program,” that there were distinct advantages to making the switch families to the evening’s event and thanked said Quattrochio. “I am trying to make sure we are following the policies to the PARCC exam, even though the state has not yet the Class of 2014 for the high standards that we have put in place and voted on by this School Committee, and we are in announced that they are fully adopting PARCC yet. “Going they set for others. “Thank you for sharing violation of our own policy,” he said. with the PARCC exam next year will allow students and your countless talents with your classmates Prior to Quattrochio’s statements, Director of Curriculum Dr. Kevin teachers the chance to take the test with no impact on our and with the community,” she said. McIntyre informed the Committee that he had started to look into the accountability….it will give us a year to ‘test-drive’ the Banach stated that the evening was about scheduling implications of the enrichment class, and will be working with PARCC test before the accountability standards kick-in,” he celebrating the academic, athletic, and civic the building’s principal and teachers to find an acceptable solution for the said. achievements of the senior class. Committee’s review and approval. McIntyre said that the “Strings” program McIntyre said, however, that he recommended sticking Following her welcome, Banach has been in existence for a “few years” at Woodland. with the MCAS exam for students in grades 9-11 and presented the Honor Society Members, But Quattrochio stated that he was looking for more of an immediate “reevaluating” after next year. acknowledging the 59 students who were reaction from the Administration. “I brought this up three weeks ago, This year, the Milford district took part in a state-wide members of the National Honor Society, and to me as a School Committee Member, I can’t believe that I didn’t PARCC pilot program where select classrooms “tested the National Arts Honor Society, Spanish get any response until 12 minutes ago. I am bringing up the fact that we test” in order to give feedback on the PARCC exam. The National Honor Society, and/or the Tri-M are violating a school policy…I am wondering what I am doing here?” he districts did not receive any information or student specific Music Honor Society. said. “That wasn’t something I wanted fixed three weeks ago, that wasn’t performance data from the test. McIntyre read some of Senior band members were then asked something I wanted fixed at the end of the year, this is something I want the feedback that they collected from the students after to step from the stage to join their fellow fixed today.” the exam, stating overall “students generally felt they were musicians in the orchestra pit to play Quattrochio went on to say that he also had concerns about the class sizes prepared for the exam.” a musical selection titled “Pixar Movie in the Phys Ed classes at Stacy, where class sizes can range anywhere from McIntyre said that for next school year, districts had the Magic.” Following the musical interlude, 26-38 per class, per teacher which he called “alarming.” “We are sitting on opportunity to transition to PARCC for all grades, split up Banach began reading the awards, a disaster waiting to happen,” he said, bringing up potential safety issues. the grades, or to stick with MCAS. He also said that if they which were presented to the students by Quattrochio produced two letters dated 2012 and 2013 from the Wellness decided to transition to the PARCC exam, they could choose Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Department requesting that the administration bring on additional staff to to give a paper and pencil version or an on-line version. Tremblay. A large number of seniors the Phys Ed Department. Quattrochio called out Tremblay for what he said After hearing feedback about technical issues with the received multiple awards, including class was not informing the School Committee that the teachers were asking for PARCC pilot exam, McIntyre told the committee that he Valedictorian Peter Bae and Salutatorian additional staff during any budget discussions. did not recommend going that route. “I would be hesitant to Katie Dam, who combined received a total After bringing up the two issues, Quattrochio addressed Tremblay directly. jump in on the on-line testing,” he said. He also stated that of 16. “I am telling you if I did these things in my job, and failed to inform my the Milford schools do not currently have the infrastructure After the awards were presented, Director boss and I failed to do my job, I would be terminated. Now I am not going to support on-line testing regardless. of Guidance, Matthew Baione read the to suggest that we terminate you, Bob, but I wouldn’t mind making a Before taking a vote, School Committee Member Jen list of the senior class scholarships, which motion of suspending you for a time so that you can focus on this and get Parson expressed concerns about making the switch. “I were presented by School Committee this thing completed,” he said. am personally worried about the burden on the schools. Chairperson Scott Harrison. Baione also Before Tremblay had a chance to respond, School Committee Chairperson What would be the detriment of sticking with MCAS? thanked the “generous community” for Scott Harrison immediately put an end to the conversation, telling the Why not wait until we get more data?” she asked. McIntyre their donations. “Without your support this Committee that they would be tabling the discussion to give Tremblay the answered that having a 1-year jump start with the test night would not be possible,” he said. opportunity to formulate a written response in time for the next School would be advantageous. “The more experience you get with The evening ended with a recessional of Committee Meeting in two weeks. Harrison said that it would also give something the better it is for everyone. That is really what is “Chariots of Fire” and a small reception for him as the Chairperson time to review the implications of any disciplinary driving my decision…..I think teachers and principals will the students and their family members in action with Town Counsel before the next meeting as well. appreciate having that opportunity to have that experience the lobby. New School Committee Member Jen Parson asked Harrison why they with PARCC,” he said. McIntyre also commented that if were tabling the discussion. “I am confused and very frustrated by this the state decided not to adopt the PARCC exam as their We don't just talk , conversation. I am shocked that this is the way that this committee is going accountability standard, he felt very comfortable “jumping to conduct ourselves tonight,” she said. back” to the MCAS exams. we deliver! In your After Harrison reiterated that the discussion was being tabled, Parson tried The School Committee unanimously voted to approve mailbox & on your to make another comment and was then called Out of Order by Harrison. McIntyre’s proposal to replace MACS with the paper version computer. The next School Committee Meeting will be on June 19. of the PARCC exam for grades 3-8 for next school year.

JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 19 30 Minutes with the Town Crier Debuts Tonight Donnalee Shain Recognized 2014 Unsung Heroine on Milford Cabel TV State Rep. John V. Fernandes, D-Milford, by Kevin Rudden and Sen. Richard Moore, D. Uxbridge, re- Staff Reporter/Columnist cently honored Donnalee Shain of Milford, 30 Minutes with The Town Crier, the new half-hour show produced by Town Crier as a 2014 Unsung Heroine at a State House Publications, Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town Crier and The Upton & Mendon Town celebration on May 29, which was hosted Crier newspapers – will begin airing on Milford TV tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Comcast by the Massachusetts Commission on the Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 38. Status of Women (MCSW). Donnalee was The first show’s guests are Fire Chief William Touhey and Jennifer DeManche-Yohn, nominated for the recognition by Fernandes president of the Farmers Market. The show will be available next week on the “30 Minutes and she was one of 82 women from cities with The Town Crier” channel on YouTube. and towns across the Commonwealth who The second show is scheduled to air at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, and will be available were recognized for their outstanding con- on YouTube the following week. tributions to organizations with which they 30 Minutes with The Town Crier will focus on Milford’s culture and history, news, are affiliated and the communities where businesses and charitable organizations. The show is co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al they reside. Holman and Town Crier reporter/columnist Kevin Rudden. “I proudly nominated Donnalee because of her many years of outstanding charitable activities, her tireless humanitarian spirit and her truly inspirational leadership, which has literally improved the lives of Rep. John V. Fernandes, D-Milford, far left, thousands of residents throughout Worces- and Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, ter County,” Fernandes stated. “Donnalee far right, honor Donnalee Shain of Milford, Shain and her husband, Mike, have never who was named an Unsung Heroine by the forgotten the courage, sacrifice and hard- Massachusetts Commission on the Status of ships shouldered by our soldiers, especially Women. She is standing next to her husband, through their ‘Thanks to Yanks’ organiza- Mike Shain. Contributed photo tion, which provides a free tribute dinner every September 11th to soldiers and their a positive difference in the lives of others,” families, directly assists military families in stated Moore. “Utilizing her knowledge and dire financial need, and promotes commu- expertise as a physical therapist to teach and nity and school events that honor veterans.” impact the lives of others is underscored by “Donnalee’s efforts are great examples her leadership and volunteerism through Town Crier reporter Kevin Rudden (left) and publisher Al Holman (center) interview of what community is all about: constantly ‘Thanks to Yanks,’ the Boy Scouts, and a Jennifer Demanche-Yohn, manager of the Milford Farmers Market, in the debut episode of seeking ways to assist those who need variety of other reputable organizations. 30 Minutes with The Town Crier. help and support; and effectively making Donnalee was an outstanding nominee, and it is appropriate that she was selected for this distinguished honor.” The MCSW, an independent state agency MYSTERY PHOTO FOR JUNE 13 that was legislatively created in 1998 to ad- vance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities, describes the Unsung Heroines as women who don’t al- ways make the news, but truly make the dif- ference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns. They are mentors, volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be done without expectations of recognition or gratitude. These women are the glue that keeps a community together and every community has them. As an advanced physical therapist, Shain has been affiliated with a host of area school districts, early intervention programs, reha- bilitation centers and specialized learning centers over the past three decades. At Bay DO YOU KNOW WHO, WHERE & WHEN??? State College, she played a major leadership Call us at 508-529-7791 ext. 228 or email editor Jane Bigda at [email protected] role as Program Chair in securing a 10- year accreditation and increasing program enrollment by 167 percent. She received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Sim- mons College; served as a Board Certified Pediatric Specialist from 1997-2007; and received an Advanced Master of Science in Serving the Physical Therapy Neurological Disorders and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. She currently community resides in Milford with her husband, Mike Shain. They have two sons, one currently stationed overseas at a US Air Force base in you call home. Japan and the other son attending college in Florida. Active in the community beyond the The Milford National has been serving Thanks to Yanks program, she has organized the people of this community since 1849. a student holiday card writing campaign at We’re right around the corner and ready a local Milford school for the benefit of sol- to serve you, your family or your business. diers; collected and dropped off toys for mili- tary families; and delivered personal hygiene Stop by, call or visit us online and let us items for homeless veterans. Shain previously know how we can be of help. served as a Committee Chair for Boy Scouts Troop 2, based in Milford; provided PT ser- vices for Susan B. 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27MNB004_PorchDog_7_5x5_BW_NEWS_j.indd 1 1/30/14 10:52 AM 20 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 13, 2014 Milford Honors Those Who Sacrificied for Their Country Milford Citizens Partake in Memorial Day Parade World War II Veteran Recognized for Service and Work Ethic Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, visited Salvatore “Sal” Pilla, 93, of Bellingham at Market Basket in Bellingham to present him with a Senate Resolution in recognition of his lifelong commitment to service and hard work ethic. A Milford-native, Pilla served in the United States Army, and later the Army National Guard. Pilla was deployed to France with the 5th Infantry Division, arriving on Utah Beach in July of 1944. He played an integral role in the Invasion of Normandy, and was one of the first to set foot on German soil to aid in the liberation effort. Pilla fought in the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, a series of fierce battles between U.S. and German forces which became the longest battle on German ground during World War II, and the longest single battle the U.S. Army ever fought. Upon return from the War, Pilla served as a firefighter in Bellingham for 20 years. He continues to work as an employee at the Bellingham Market Basket. Pilla also served as the Grand Marshall of the 2014 Bellingham Memorial Day Parade.

Grand Marshal Lawrence Hughes, past commander of the Veterans Members of the Milford High School band were among of Foreign Wars, led Milford’s Annual Memorial Day Parade through the four divisions and other marchers who took part in town on Monday, May 26. Marchers made their way up East Main the Milford Memorial Day Parade on May 26. The four St. to Calzone Memorial Park where ceremonies honored those who divisions were comprised of local and state officials along gave their lives in World War I before continuing up Main St. to with members of the Disabled American War Veterans, Draper Memorial Park, where all other service men and women were Veterans of Foreign Wars, Italian American War Veterans, honored. Master of ceremonies was Edward Rizoli, Quartermaster American Legion and the Police and Fire honor guards of the Italian-American War Veterans Post. Kayla Williamson, a Also marching were members of the Montgomery Lodge of Milford High School student read Logan’s Address. Speaking at the Masons. The two marching bands were the Milford High ceremony were Chairman of the Selectmen, Dino DeBartolomeis, School and Middle School band followed by both the Boy and State Sen. Richard Moore, D. Uxbridge. Harry Platcow photo Scouts and Girl Scouts of Milford. Harry Platcow photo

Pictured here are: Steve Dunn, Manager of the Bellingham Market Basket; Salvatore Pilla; and Sen. Richard Moore. Contributed photo Woodland Students Remember Those Who Served on Memorial Day

Woodland Elementary student Michael Mastroianni Students at Woodland Elementary School honored those who have served our country during their annual Memorial Day introduces special guest speaker Michael Mastroianni, program on May 27. Local veterans were invited to be special guests during one of two programs that morning to hear the school Milford Police Department Detective, local veteran, and chorus singing patriotic songs and listen to special poems and essays written by the students in honor of Memorial Day. Melissa also young Michael’s dad, during the annual Memorial Orff photo. Day program at Woodland. Melissa Orff photo.

Cub Scouts The Town Crier March in Would Like to Parade Thank All the People Who Cub Scout Pack 67 of Milford honors our veterans during the Memorial Have Served Day Parade on May 26. Tom Zimmerman photo Our Country.

JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 21 Sports SPORTS FLASH Help the Youth Center Basketball Tournament! BVT LAX Season Ends in By Chris Villani Jay Resto, owner of Jay’s Classic Barbershop in Milford, will be hosting the 1st Annual Help the Youth Basketball Tournament. The event will be held on Sunday, July 13, from Thriller By Chris Villani Milford Volleyball 1 to 5 p.m. at the Milford Town Park. The Tournament will be a 5-on-5 basketball game, Milford Classic Barbers vs. Customers. There will be food, a DJ, and raffle giveaways! Sports Reporter/Columnist Season Ends in Jay’s Classic Barbershop is asking for sponsorship from other local businesses as a way It was a first for Blackstone Valley Tech boys lacrosse head coach Anthony Comforti. Frustration, Controversy to support the Milford Youth Center and youths in the community. Donations will help sponsor a family in need of assistance to attend the MYC Summer Camp program. The The Beavers’ Central Sectional quarterfinal Nearly two weeks went by before Linda Milford Youth Center offers an eight-week summer camp every year. Activities include game against Assabet stretched into four Zacchilli could even bring herself to watch weekly field trips and fun in-town activities. As a sponsor your name will be placed on overtimes before the Aztecs found the back the game tape. Nearly two weeks since her the Milford local newspapers and banners that publicize the event. For more information, of the net for a 6-5 win that brought the Milford High boys volleyball team had please contact Resto at 508-840-8776. BVT season to an end last Friday. “I have fallen in five sets in a sectional tournament never been part of a quadruple overtime match against Millis. “I have had my share game before,” Comforti said. “It was just a of big matches where we didn’t come out MHS Volleyball Caught Seniors Lead Milford back and forth game and they were able to on top, including losing in the state final capitalize at the end.” the last two years,” she said. “In my entire Teams by Surprise in Softball Back to Valley Tech was called for a high hit career of coaching, I don’t think I have ever towards the end of the third overtime had a loss that has stung as much as this 2014 Playoffs and Assabet’s extra-man opportunity Milford High volleyball coach Linda Coming off back-to-back state one. I really feel like it was taken from us.” extended into the fourth extra period. Less Zacchilli has not played the role of the championships, the Milford softball team Zacchilli is referring to a controversial than two minutes into the fourth OT, the underdog often in a Hall of Fame coaching earned a spot in the South Sectional play in the final set of the May 27 match. Aztecs scored the game winner. Despite career that has seen far more victory than tournament again in 2014. With a new cast Milford led 14-10 and had match point after surrendering the game winner, Beavers’ defeat. 2014 was different, however, after of characters in the spotlight, the Scarlet rallying from two sets down. During the goaltender Griffin Boyle stood out with a losing seven seniors from a state finalist team Hawks managed to post a 13-7 record in the rally, a Millis player attacked and, according 21-save effort. last spring. Milford had just two players regular season before falling to Franklin, 5-4, to Zacchilli, “practically pulled the net “(Boyle) was incredible,” Comforti said. with significant varsity experience, but still in the first round of the sectionals. down” as he hit the ball. What seemed like “We didn’t have him at the beginning of earned a spot in the sectional tournament “We were able to finish the season 12-4 a sure-fire violation that would have ended the year and it hurt us. He missed four and established itself as one of the premiere (after a 1-4 start) which is remarkable the match in Milford’s favor was not called games, we won two and lost two, but things teams in the state. given where we were early on,” said head by any of the four officials surrounding the definitely improved when he came back to “Nobody expected us to be in the mix,” coach Steve DiVitto. “It’s a testament to the court, and Millis ended up coming back the lineup.” she said. “When Medfield came to play us in character of the girls. They bought into the to win the set 20-18, ending the Scarlet Playing as an independent in Central the tournament, one of their players tweeted team-first mentality and took the time to Hawks’ season. Mass, Valley Tech posted an 11-7 record that they were going to sweep us and that find their own identity and they chose to “If they had just won that rally and scored and qualified for the postseason on the our year was last year. That was the attitude move in a good direction.” that point, it’s 14-11 and the momentum strength of a five-game winning streak late of a lot of people and I think we were much The Hawks were led by five seniors, is still with us,” Zacchilli said. “At the high in the season. The Beavers earned a spot stronger than anyone expected.” Milford including co-captains Sam Bonvino and school level, it’s hard when you think you in the State Vocational Tournament in the swept Medfield 3-0 in the first round of the Giovanna Arcudi. Bonvino hit .294 with won the match and you are looking for a large-school division, where they lost to sectional tournament before falling to Millis seven extra base hits and nine runs batted call and no one made it. It’s hard to reign in Shawsheen 7-6. Eight days later, the season 3-2 in the second round. “That’s why I tell in. Arcudi drove in five runs and hit three high school kids and refocus.” ended against Assabet. my players to stay off social media during doubles. “I could not have asked for better Zacchilli was quick to point out that Bailey Leacy sent the playoff game into the season,” Zacchilli added with a chuckle. captains or better leaders, they lead by her team’s slow start had as much to do overtime with a goal late in regulation. With Senior middle hitter Michael Antonellis example and let their play do the talking,” with the way the match ended as the less than two minutes to play, he took a pass and junior outside hitter Erik Vega were the said DiVitto. “They were a joy to be around controversial no-call. Millis earned 25-17 from Nic Wojner and buried his first goal only two returning players from last year’s and they were always looking forward. They and 25-18 wins to jump out to a 2-0 lead of the game to tie things up at five apiece. squad. Antonellis lead the team with 429 have been a part of some great success with in the match. Milford won the third set 25- Wojner added a goal of his own, and Jason kills, 61 aces, 94 total blocks, and 223 digs. this program but they were always looking 18 and dominated the fourth, 25-14, to set Rawinski, Thomas McGowen, and Ryan “Mike was our go to guy, I have not seen a forward.” up the fifth and decisive set. “We did not Manz rounded out the balanced Beaver kid better than him in Central Mass, his stats Senior Sarah Jacques provided one of the start off well in the match,” she said. “I was attack. Wojnar in particular drew praise are just incredible,” Zacchilli said. “He is one highlights of the season when she hit a three- confident, I thought we could beat them but from his head coach. of the top players in the state and it was great run home run in the sixth inning against the kids were a little nervous and it showed “Nic moved from defense to long stick having him.” Attleboro to lift Milford to a 4-3 win. “That early on.” midfield this year and I could not have asked Vega was also one of the most consistent win, like many of the others, was critical for Milford finished 23-6-2 on the season, for anything more from him,” Comforti said. performers for the Hawks. He was second on us in the run for the Davenport Division including matches played in a pair of early- “He and Bailey played football together and the team in kills and digs and third in aces. title,” said DiVitto. “We had a tough time that season tournaments. Senior middle hitter they have a knack for knowing whether the Among the newcomers to the varsity floor, day against their pitcher but she came up Michael Antonellis finished with 20 kills. other is going to be on the field.” junior setter Stevan Luna had the biggest and had a huge at bat for us, it was one of the “I felt worst for Michael,” Zacchilli said. “It Wojner, who finished with more than 30 shoes to fill and also made perhaps the biggest highlights of the season.” was his third year and he had been part of points on the season, is headed to Worcester biggest impact. Stepping in for the graduated Leah Murray and Kayla Barys rounded those state finalist teams. I wanted him to State College in the fall to play football. Tim McManus, Luna had more than 700 out the Milford senior class. Murray was a have another shot at it. Even a couple of Leacy helped lead the attack this season, assists and finished second on the team consistent performer at third base despite weeks after the fact, it’s still very hard for along with Manz, a junior, and senior Ryan in aces with 60. “Luna did a phenomenal missing time early in the season with a me to even talk about it.” Hendriks. The trio each registered double- job setting for us, he was unbelievable,” concussion. Barys worked her way back Junior Erik Vega finished the match with digit goal totals. “They were my starters on Zacchilli said. “I don’t think I have ever had from a torn ACL, but managed to play six 12 kills. Junior Lucas Bentes served three attack all season long and they earned those a player work as hard as he does on skills and games and provide another of the season’s aces and junior setter Stevan Luna had 10 spots from day one,” Comforti said. “They conditioning.” biggest highlights. She took the mound for digs and 39 assists on the day. produced some great numbers.” A number of other new varsity players the first time since her sophomore year and Zacchilli says she is not let what she BVT also relied heavily on its zone made significant impacts. 6’7” senior Issac worked 6.1 innings to help Milford to a 10-9 feels was a blown call go quietly. She defense. In addition to Wojnar, senior Kazeera earned more playing time as the win over Braintree on senior day. said she plans to show the game tape to Brady Neyland and juniors Connor Dailey season went on, and notched seven kills in a “Kayla was a pleasure to coach, this some of the higher ups around the state’s and Connor Nolan stood out in front of win over Wachuset. When Antonellis moved whole group of seniors was a great group of volleyball association and hopes it can Boyle. Neyland is a four-year starter under to outside hitter in the postseason, Kazeera leaders,” said DiVitto. “They stayed upbeat be part of an effort to bring coaches and Comforti, and will play Division 1 lacrosse took his place in the middle and had several and positive and it was important for them officials together to address concerns and at UMass-Lowell next season. “It’s been great big blocks that sent the crowd into frenzies to help pass along their experience to the improve the quality and consistency of to coach (Neyland) for the past four years,” for the fan favorite. underclassmen.” officiating. Whatever future changes may Comforti said. “I’m glad to see him going A core of five juniors, David Abrego, Milford returns a strong core of players occur provide little consolation for the D1, he belongs there.” Curvus Rabess, Lucas Bentes, Earl Bassett, to the diamond next year. Allie Piergustavo opportunity lost. After giving up fewer than six goals per and Devin LeMote were all regulars for the earned a spot on the Hockomock League “I feel bad for my guys, they busted their game this year, Comforti expects a strong successful team in their first varsity season All-Star team after hitting .413 with four tails out of season to get ready,” Zacchilli defensive core and that won’t change next and will be back next year. home runs and 23 RBIs. Sydney Pounds was said. “No question, we should have been year with Dailey and Nolan returning. “Losing Michael is a big, big loss, but there also named an All-Star after a .342 average able to focus and finish the match, but it is “If you can play a zone and work it really is a lot of potential with our junior varsity and a team-high 10 stolen bases. The Scarlet easier said than done with high school kids. well, you can be successful,” he said. “They team as well as the other starters, who were Hawks will bring back four pitchers and Everyone in the gym thought we won the knew when to slide, knew how to cover for all juniors,” Zacchilli said. “We will not have catcher Megan Jacques, who finished second match, including Millis. That non-call was each other, and it was almost unbreakable. a lot of size but I think the kids will continue on the team with 17 RBIs. pathetic, just pathetic.” We have some talented guys back and they to play out of season and work hard. “It is not going to be easy to replace those will know how to run the defense. Hopefully “If you told me a year ago we would be five seniors, I’m not excited about that at all,” we stay strong on D and stay competitive.” as strong as we were given all the players said DiVitto. “But we are excited about what we lost last year, I am not sure I would have we see coming back. This group of seniors believed you,” she said. “But once I saw how helped show the way and I am expecting hard these kids work in the off-season, I big things from the girls we have coming knew we would be in the mix, and we were.” back next year.”

22 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 13, 2014 Sports Post 59 Prepares for a Milford Track Athletes Strong at Class Meet Tough Zone As the 2014 American Legion baseball The Milford High School boys and girls track and field teams placing in both the triple and long jump at the Hockomock League season gets underway, first-year Milford were well represented at the Division 2 Eastern Mass track meet meet, but was unable to compete in the class meet due to a conflict manager Steve DiVitto is still assessing his held on June 1st at Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical with graduation. own team and sizing up what figures to be High School. The boys had several individual athletes compete as Senior Keilan Nova finished third in the 400-meter dash with a another competitive season in District 4. “I well as its 4x100 relay team. The girls combined to score 14 points time of 56.86 seconds, scoring six points for her team in the process. think there is a lot of potential in this team, with three athletes and a relay team placing. She followed that up with a third-place finish at the all-state meet a lot of guys who are new to Milford Legion Junior Eric Brogioli scored the only points of the day for the last weekend, running the 400 in 56.08. baseball and legion baseball in general,” he Scarlet Hawks. He recorded a 123’01” toss in the discus throw for a The duo of sophomore Olivia Hickey and junior Danielle said. “We have a good core of guys who are seventh place finish. “We were hoping to be able to bring Eric to the Denommee placed sixth and seventh in the 100 meter hurdles in returning.” all state meet, and he will hopefully be able to get there next year,” both the preliminary and finals. Hickey finished sixth with a time Dan Avery, Cam Cossette, and David said Milford boys head coach Tim Cullen. “He’s been throwing of 16.39 seconds and Denommee just an instant behind in a time of Sampson will all be mainstays in the really well for us this year, he was fourth in the league and had a 16.79. Milford rotation. The trio, from Milford, strong showing at the class meet.” The Milford girls 4x400 relay team also scored points, finishing Milford, and Bellingham, respectively, all Senior Brian Dignazio finished 13th in the 110 meter hurdles with sixth in a time of 4:13:18. Nova and Denommee were joined by pitched significant innings last summer a time of 15.86 seconds. Shawn Arquillano, a junior, competed in Melissa Braza and Jess Palmer. The girls 4x100 relay team finished for the blue and gold. Bellingham’s Kevin the 100 meter dash and junior Brian Kibbee finished ninth in the 19th overall. Cullen said both the boys and girls worked well to Martinis will also factor into the rotation long jump by leaping 19’10.” Kibbee and Arquillano made up half compete in a much stronger league and district than what they had after he recovers from a strained shoulder. of Milford’s 4x100 relay team, which checked in just north of 46 faced in Central Mass. DiVitto said the senior is “week to week” seconds. “We are bringing our entire 4x100 team back next season,” “It’s a super competitive league and it’s hard to match up with with the injury. said Cullen. “We were happy to be around 46 seconds this year and I some of the bigger schools that have really strong track programs,” In the absence of Martinis, Hopedale think we can get that time down significantly next season.” he said. “I think as time goes by though, we are going to work our junior Kevin Lynch, Milford freshman Senior Sean Fitzpatrick was seeded fifth in the triple jump after way up.” Blake Hill, and Hopedale native Dan Mantoni will compete for innings early Christopher DiLorenzo Memorial in the season. Mantoni, who graduated Perseverance Key for 2014 Milford Baseball Hopedale High last spring, was named Golf Tournament It would have been easy for the 2014 Milford High baseball team to accept its fate of missing out on the postseason when it was 4-8 through its first 12 games. captain of the 2014 squad. He joins Tony The 3rd Annual Christopher DiLorenzo Memorial Chinappi and Robert Pagnini as the only But the Scarlet Hawks won six of the final eight games of the season to earn a Golf Tournament 2014 will be held at Shining playoff spot for the 36th straight season. five year players in the program’s storied Rock Golf Club, Northbridge, on August 11. Golf history. “They fought hard and it started with our senior pitchers,” said Milford head begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by coach Paul Pellegrini. “We had Cam Cossette, Garrett Handley, and Bryan “We have a lot of new faces and, as with lunch, awards, raffles and a live auction with sports any season, it will take some time to get Hildebrand who stepped up and got better as the season went on. They lifted us memorabilia. Visit www.dilo16.com for registration and helped spark the turnaround.” acclimated,” DiVitto said. “But having and sponsor brochure. Registration forms are some veterans, especially a guy with the The three pitchers combined to earn the win in five of the six MHS victories also available at the Mendon Greenhouse, Rt. 16, down the stretch. With their help, Milford earned the 14th seed in the Division 2 experience of Mantoni, will only help.” Mendon. Milford dropped its season opener South Sectional tournament. The reward was a tough match-up with 3rd seeded Sunday night at Leominster by a 4-3 final Nauset following a two-hour bus ride to Cape Cod. The Hawks came up on the and followed that up with a 6-0 shutout Jay Carpenter Memorial short end of a 9-1 final to finish the year 10-11 overall. loss to Wachusett in the home opener “Credit to Nauset, they might be the fastest team I have seen on a baseball on Monday. The early struggles did not Golf Tournament to Benefit field and they made the plays they had to,” said Pellegrini. “Our kids came out surprise DiVitto, who acknowledges it playing, we were tied 1-1 in the 5th inning, but we left 10 guys on base through will take a little time to begin to fire on all Milford Special Olympics the first five innings. If some of those opportunities fall in for us, it could have The Jay Carpenter Memorial Golf Tournament to cylinders. “We left 15 guys on base against changed the tide of the game.” benefit the Milford Special Olympics and the I Can Leominster and we had some situations Despite the early postseason exit, Pellegrini was proud of his team’s senior- Bike Program will be held this summer on Monday, that did not go our way,” he said. “Some of lead turnaround. “Our seniors kept us in it, we could have done the swan dive July 7 at Blissful Meadows Golf Course, Uxbridge. these guys have not seen live pitching in a and we didn’t,” he said. “[The turnaround] was the story of the year. We played The entrance fee includes use of cart, continental few weeks. Timely hitting, and hitting in complete baseball during that time with good pitching, timely hitting, and good breakfast and lunch, plus a round of golf. Registration general will come as the season moves on.” defense.” is at 7:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. DiVitto listed Leominster and Wachusett In addition to the trio of pitchers, Milford had a number of seniors who made There will be prizes and raffles. as being among the teams to beat in what big contributions in the lineup. Scott DeCapua battled back from a torn ACL Participants, both golfers and volunteers, will is frequently one of the stronger zones in suffered during the football season and ended up batting .330 hitting either be raising funds for the Milford Special Olympics Massachusetts. “You look top to bottom 4th or 5th in the MHS order. Shortstop Mike Cafarella hit third all season and and the I Can Bike Program. The Milford Special and you can’t really find a team that you can served as one of the team’s captains. Fellow captain Cole McNanna hit leadoff. Olympics, a year-round sports training and check off as a win,” he said. “Leominster, “Cole did a good job,” said Pellegrini. “He struggled a bit at the beginning of competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for Shrewsbury, Grafton Hill (Worcester), East the year, but he ended up hitting over .300 the last 10 games of the season. He is all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Side (Worcester), Northbridge, there is a going to be missed as a leader.” continues to grow and now has 190 athletes that lot of talent and if you are not ready to play Rounding out the senior class was first baseman Matt Hastings, who Pellegrini participate in the programs. 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Jeff Besozzi, Alex Croteau, the National-bound state tournament. Post Pete Schuler, and Griffin Lynch will all return for 2015 with significant varsity 59 came up short in that field, but managed experience under their belts. to get on a roll later in the summer and SHOP LOCAL! “I’m proud of the seniors for helping make this trip to the playoffs happen, but captured the intra-state championship for also the underclassmen who got to see what it’s like not to fold when things get 2013. This year, there is one regular season, BUY LOCAL!! tough,” said Pellegrini. “I’m hoping that will help give us a boost headed into one state tournament, and infinitely less next year.” confusion. 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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 23 Contemporary Book Group MILFORD TOWN LIBRARY The Contemporary book group will meet on Wednesday, June Classified 80 Spruce St., Milford • 508-473-2145 25 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room to discuss What Alice Mon thru Thur 9-9 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 Classified Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for each addition- Forgot by Liane Moriarty. www.milfordtownlibrary.org al word. Must be prepaid and in writing. Email: TheTown- Employing the old amnesia trick from countless novels and [email protected] Snailmail: 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, films, Liane Moriarty’s book is about a woman who goes to the Ma 01568 Submitted by Anne Berard gym, hits her head, and loses all memory of the past decade, which Milford Town Library was apparently quite eventful. When Alice wakes up thinking HUGE YARD SALE Sox tickets raffle June 14, 9-3, Summer Hours Begin June 21 she’s 29, deliriously happy in her marriage and newly pregnant, 10 Pleasant St Milford. Proceeds Donated to National The library will be closed on Saturdays during the summer the fact is she’s a 39-year-old mother of three in the midst of a Multiple Sclerosis Society. Furniture, household, kid starting Saturday, June 21. Saturday hours return on September 6. hideous divorce. Funny and knowing, especially in the details stuff, more. of domesticity, this novel is also a light-handed look at what we Summer Reading Program choose to remember, and fight to forget. For more information, or This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Fizz, Boom, Read!” and HW STAFFING SOLUTIONS is now hiring to reserve a copy of What Alice Forgot, contact Shelley at 508-473- there are lots of fun programs planned for kids and families during 2145 or [email protected]. experienced manufacturing/production and general July and August. Registration will begin on Monday, June 16 and labors. All shifts are available. Contract to Permanent will continue through July. Senior Book Group call Katia 508-581-8855 All Summer Reading registrants will receive a free pass to Davis The Senior Book Group will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 Farmland, which admits one child with a paying adult. Families a.m. at the Milford Senior Center to discuss Me Before You by Jo-Jo WORK AT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE! We may register their child either in-person or online at the Milford Moyes. Moyes, a British author who has also penned the novels are looking for great people to work as Care Givers with Town Library website. Please call 508-473-2145, extension 216 The Last Letter from Your Lover and The Girl You Left Behind, really or e-mail us at [email protected] with any questions you may struck a chord with readers in Me Before You. Heroine Lou (Louisa) our clients. Flexible schedules throughout the week have. and weekend are available. Certified Home Health Clark is eaking out a mild existence in a small village, working as Aides (HHAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs a waitress and dating a man who is self-absorbed and clueless. She Cross Stitch on Display gets laid off from work and lands a job as a personal care attendant expired or current) or Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) A collection of cross stitching and various sorts of embroidery for a disabled individual—a sarcastic, bitter, and angry man. From are encouraged to apply for our available Personal Care/ is the featured collection this June by retired Worcester educator the moment she meets Will Traynor, Lou’s world begins to shift Homemaker positions. No experience or certifications Barbara Kirklauskas.In her youth her mother instructed her in arts in small and then large ways. For more information on the Senior necessary for our available Homemaker/Companion & crafts, and ever since, as a hobby for leisure moments she has Book Group, or to reserve a copy of Me Before You, please call positions! Call toll-free: 1-888-377-4446 or go to www. created an array of colorful handiwork with needle, embroidery Anne at the Information Desk at 508-473-2145, ext. 219. hearthside-homeinstead.com to apply. thread, beads, and other embellishments. Often the kits were purchased on vacation travels to historic Worcester Revolution of 1774 locales such as the Betsy Ross House, Mount Vernon, Green Libraries across Worcester County have joined in the celebration Gables, New Orleans and Bahrain. She does not use patterns for of the Worcester Revolution of 1774 to bring Ray Raphael’s First the designs but counts stitches on linen or parchment to draw American Revolution: Beyond Lexington and Concord to the ULTIMATE TANNING IN MILFORD the images, a painstaking method. A finished piece may take two region. months or more. is seeking a Tanning Salon Manager. Must be The Spirit of ‘74 County-Wide Read is part of the yearlong effort Kirklauskas is a member of the central Massachusetts Chapter to recognize the 4,622 militiamen from 37 towns of Worcester experienced - Smart Tan certied a plus and of the Embroiderers of America. This is first public display of her County who marched down Main St., Worcester, shut down the have general knowledge of product. impressive talent. Crown controlled county courthouse and, for the first time ever in the American colonies, effectively overthrew British authority to Photography by Deborah Eastman become independent. The date was September 6, 1774. Not a shot Please call 508-473-3600 During June, original photography by Deborah Eastman will be was fired. for more info and to set up an exhibited behind the Reference Desk. Eastman’s had a lifelong love The Milford Town Library will host a book discussion on of the visual arts and counts some of her happiest hours walking Wednesday, July 2 at 7 p.m. Copies are available for purchase for appointment for an interview. around Boston, New York, Cape Cod, capturing the particular $10 each, a special discount price from the publisher. Please call the beauty, strangeness, and vibe of a place or object. Information Desk for more information, 508-473-2145, ext 2. To The exhibit includes photographs taken in Milford, an area of learn much more about the Worcester Revolution of 1774 project, special architectural, historical and social significance to Eastman, visit, www.revolution1774.org. who is the History and Special Collections librarian here at the library. Homebound Delivery Offered The Milford Town Library offers free delivery of books, movies Looking for Chess Players and other materials to those who are unable to come to the library 774-823-6058 Do you like to play chess? Would you like to find others who either on a temporary or long-term basis. Once a homebound like to play and/or perhaps help you play better? A patron of the application is complete and approved, the library arranges for a Milford Library who is an avid chess player is looking for other volunteer to select, deliver, and finally return the items. Veteran Owned Business players with the object of getting together a group here at the This service is available to Milford residents only. For more library. All ages and skill levels are welcome to get in touch with information or to request a home delivery application, please call Rita Wirrell. Call her at 774-287-1727 for more information. Anne Berard at 508-473-2145, ext. 219 or email, aberard@cwmars. org. Text a Call Our library consortium, CWMARS recently added convenient Have a Collection to Display? text notification as an option on holds and it’s been working very The Children’s Room Display Case is available to showcase local well. Another texting feature available is to text a call to your children’s collections. Please call the Children’s Room at 508-473- phone. Once you’ve found the title you’re interested in, pull up 2145, ext 216 or email [email protected]. the full record and click on the text call # link. You must include Adults wishing to share their treasures can call Deborah both your carrier and mobile number for the text to arrive on your Eastman at 508-473-2145, ext 219 or email [email protected]. Shop Local. phone. Ongoing Programs Keep your $$$ • Recycle your used printer cartridges and help the Friends of the Library earn funds. • Food Pantry items can be left in the boxes under the in your community. Friends sale table. 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JUNE 13, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 25 SPRING SPRUCE UP The Skies Cleared for the Greenleaf Greenleaf Garden Club Garden Club Plant Sale Clean-ups the Library Alfred Gardens The iris are popping and the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford (GGC) is busy pulling maple seedlings and adding compost to the Milford Town Library perennial gardens. The GGC will continue to maintain and refresh the garden throughout the summer. • Residential/Commercial The garden is in constant flux as blooms change with the seasons, with something • Generator Systems always in bloom throughout the summer • Service Upgrades and fall. In addition to providing color, • Ceiling Fans the plantings are filled with plants, which attract Monarch butterflies. Plans are being 508-234-NOVA (6682) Rain to shine on May 17, Greenleaf Garden Club members set up made to add more plants to the gardens and for the Annual Plant Sale. Contributed photo to maintain and revitalize the garden. The Friends of the Library provide funds to help Al Simoneau The Greenleaf Garden Club sponsored another successful annual augment the garden display. MA License #35070 E plant sale at Kiwanis Park, Louisa Lake, Milford on May 17. The So this summer, stroll down the sidewalk plants, which were mostly from members’ gardens, looked great toward the Library entrance and pause for a We Return Phone Calls! and many satisfied buyers added to their collections with beautiful moment to enjoy what is currently in bloom, NO JOB TOO SMALL hostas, irises, daylilies, heuchera, sedum and hellebores. The club sit on a bench to watch the butterflies and sold out of herb and vegetable plants. At the end of the sale, plants enjoy the season. which were not sold were taken by member Linda Kenney to be planted at the Woodland School. Some were used to start a new project at Calzone Park. Gail Reichert and Candia Cuddy, co-chairs of the special projects committee are working on a new planting to add to the garden club’s civic beautification projects. Proceeds from the sale are used to help fund the Club’s many projects-among them the civic beautification projects, the Junior Gardeners program, the Garden Therapy program and the scholarship given each year to a graduating senior. The Greenleaf Garden club is a member of the National Garden Club, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For membership information, contact Jean DeLuzio at Greenleaf Garden Club Library Plantings 508-473-7790. chair, Judy Thomas, leads the Milford Library garden clean-up efforts on a recent Friday G&L LANDSCAPING morning. Contributed photo Spring/ Fall cleanups Fertilization • Lawn maintenance Mulching • Pruning • Bob Cat available Affordable Junk Landscape construction Removal Services (Specialized pricing, retaining walls, walkways) Complete Full Service Rubbish & Trash Removal Call 508-473-3600 Residential & Commercial • Same Day Service for appointments and price quotes Welcome Spring!

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