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ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM “A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” Friday, January 30, 2009 Northbridge set to name superintendent SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW THREE FINALISTS FOR POST NEXT WEEK

BY THOMAS MATTSON job, and they will all be interviewed Susan Cote, of the East Bridgewater O’Donnell. O’Donnell had served as a similar job with the Leicester TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Wednesday,Feb. 4, in the high school school district, and Kelly Clenchy,of superintendent of Northbridge schools. NORTHBRIDGE — The School library. The interviews begin at 4 the Orono, Maine, schools. schools for 11 years, retiring in 2005. The School Committee will con- Committee expects to choose a new p.m. and run to about 7:45 p.m. The panel will then decide on one Paul Soojian of Leicester succeed- duct the final interviews superintendent next week. The finalists are Susan Gorky, of of the three candidates to succeed ed O’Donnell, but after three years There are three finalists for the the Marlborough school system, interim Superintendent Henry at the helm Soojian resigned to take Turn To SUPER page A8

File photo The Uxbridge Conservation Commission has lifted the requirement for hunters to obtain a local permit for Pout Pond. Conservation okays Thomas Mattson photo Front from left, Northbridge High School juniors Ashley Choiniere, Allison Kosciak, Lauren Drew and Lisa Stefaniak. Back from left, Nick Zenquis, Tyler Lesco, Toni Egnitz and Michelle Springer. Pout Pond hunting ‘DEAR MR. PRESIDENT’ after mulling ban BY ANDY LEVIN not commonly adhered to by local TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER hunters. Indeed, the first request for STUDENTS SEND ADVICE TO ARACK BAMA UXBRIDGE —The Conservation such a permit late last year was NHS B O Commission has reversed course on what instigated the Conservation a possible ban on hunting at Pout Commission to review its overall BY THOMAS MATTSON paign manager. That was back in The other leading choice as Pond, instead deciding to make the hunting policy at Pout Pond. The TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER 1992, when members of the pres- the main issue facing America is land more accessible to sportsmen. panel initially mulled whether or NORTHBRIDGE — “It’s the ent Northbridge High School the same now as it was in 1992. The panel voted unanimously last not to simplify the matter by out- economy, stupid!” was James junior class were really not The Gulf War began in 1991 Tuesday, Jan. 20, to abolish an exist- right prohibiting hunting on the Carville’s way of summing up much interested in politics. against Iraq after that country ing policy that required hunters to land, but an outcry from local the leading issue in the 1992 pres- Yet his four-word summary of invaded neighboring Kuwait. obtain a local permit before they sportsmen convinced its members idential race. the driving issue of 1992 is still The U.S. pushed massive num- could stalk deer, fowl, rabbit and to take just the opposite approach. Carville, of course, was valid. Because it applied to 2008, other wildlife at the approximately “We had two meetings and there President Bill Clinton’s cam- at least in the past six months. Turn To OBAMA page A14 60-acre town-owned property. were several hunters at each one,” The permit requirement had been in place only a few years and was Turn To POND page A6 THE TRIBUNE INTERVIEW Douglas’ supply of Kevin Kuros looks to future water called plentiful BY THOMAS MATTSON BY ANDY LEVIN TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER DOUGLAS — Douglas has enough UXBRIDGE — As selectmen water to supply its needs for the chairman here, Kevin Kuros is next 20 years. often compelled into taking the That is the estimate of Fay, middle ground — the voice of rea- Spofford & Thorndike (FST) son, if you will. Engineers of Burlington. FST has That doesn’t mean he is afraid to just completed a Water System speak his mind. To the contrary, Master Plan update for the Water Kuros pulls few punches when dis- and Sewer Commission. cussing issues, especially those At the same time, FST recom- involving the arena he ventured mended the town search for addi- into last fall — state politics. The tional sources of water on the prin- two-term selectman nearly scored ciple that more is better. the biggest political upset in recent Appearing before the Selectmen memory in central Massachusetts, Tuesday, Jan. 20, were Water/Sewer taking 47 percent of the vote Commissioners Robert Josey and against Paul Kujawski, the Colin Haire and Dennis Croteau, Webster Democrat who has repre- Water/Sewer Department superin- Thomas Mattson photo: sented the 8th Worcester District tendent. together with FST engi- Water/Sewer Commissioner Robert since 1994. neers Dennis Boucher and William Josey’s contention that Douglas has As a conservative Republican Beyer. ample water was backed up by a recent running against a well-entrenched According to FST, the average survey by an engineering consultant. incumbent in a Democrat-dominat- water use in Douglas is 68 gallons that volume. ed state — moreover, at a time per person a day. In effect, FST is Although there are several popu- Andy Levin photo saying the town’s water supply is Turn To KUROS page A9 Kevin Kuros had an unexpectedly strong showing in his bid for Beacon Hill last fall. capable of producing three times Turn To WATER page A18

A2-3 ...... LOCAL THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE CAN BE A4,5 ...... OPINION A7...... OBITUARIES REACHED VIA E-MAIL: [email protected] INSIDE 6 56525 10401 5 2 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE DES principal touts praise for kids TRIBUNE ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK BY THOMAS MATTSON schools’ tiger mascot. There is TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER “You have not only broken new ground the monthly Tiger Trait in this election, but you will bury the DOUGLAS — We sometimes Specialist Award, the Year- monetary and moral holes dug by our forget that once children are in Round Tiger Trait Positive current president.” elementary school, they are still Behavior Recognitions, the only a short time away from Positive Bus Behavior Reward — Northbridge High junior Tyler Lesco, “Sesame Street” and “Dora the System, the monthly Birthday in a letter to President Barack Obama. Explorer.” Socials, and the Individual In fact, they probably still Classroom Reward Programs. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS watch those shows in addition to Some of the positive things DOUGLAS the Nickelodeon network. touted by the school staff are But somehow parents may “Hard Work and Enthusiasm • $150,000, David Street, Bliss, Kevin A., 4 think there is a great divide (‘Failing to prepare is preparing CS RT and Gardella, Christopher. between preschool and, say, to fail,’ for Enthusiasm, ‘Make • $201,700, 164 Perry St., First Franklin grade 2. And of course there is. each day special’); Cooperation Mortgage Loan T, and Deutsche National But the tapestry of growth (‘Be more interested in finding T Company, to Woodward, Chad. runs back and forth in ages. Two the best way, not in having your • $246,000, 14 Cook St., Malkasian, Harry M., to Lussier, Jocelyn, and Matulis, steps ahead. One step back. So way’); Friendship (‘To make Matthew. we all tend to assume that first- friends, be a friend’); Alertness and second-graders are these in Action (‘What you learn after THE STATS world-wise, mature young per- you know it all is what counts,’ The average age of townspeople, sons who shrug their shoulders and, for Action, ‘Be quick, but by percentage, ages 45-64 at any patronization inherent in don’t hurry’); Self-Control Town...... 45-64 (%) Northbridge ..21.4 praise. (‘Control yourself so others Auburn ...... 25.2 Oxford ...... 22.8 Except for Kimberly Taylor, won’t have to’); Fitness and Skill, Brimfield...... 27.0 Southbridge ..20.7 principal of the Douglas (‘Act, eat, and think right,’ and Brookfield ...... 25.6 Spencer ...... 24.4 Charlton ...... 22.1 Sturbridge...... 26.4 Elementary School. for Skill, ‘Practice makes per- Douglas ...... 22.4 Uxbridge ...... 20.0 She takes the praise of chil- fect’); Determination (‘Slow and Dudley ...... 22.0 Wales ...... 29.0 dren seriously and wants every steady gets you ready’); Team Holland ...... 24.8 Webster ...... 22.2 child in her school to receive pos- Spirit (‘Be eager to help your Leicester ...... * Information as of itive reinforcement. team’); Confidence (‘You must 22.5 2000 U.S. Census So much so that she appeared believe in yourself if you expect SUNRISE/SUNSET before the School Committee others to believe in you’); Poise Jan. 21 to explain the Student (‘Just be yourself ’); and Personal Saturday, Jan. 31 7:02 a.m. 5:02 p.m. Recognition Program at Douglas Best (‘When you reach the top, Sunday, Feb. 1 7:01 a.m. 5:03 p.m. Elementary School. you will know what success is all Monday, Feb. 2 7:00 a.m. 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 6:59 a.m. 5:06 p.m. “Praise is a particularly pow- about’).” Wednesday, Feb. 4 6:58 a.m. 5:07 p.m. erful, positive reinforcer that “We will consistently strive to Thursday, Feb. 5 6:57 a.m. 5:08 p.m. helps children learn,” Taylor provide all children with a safe, Friday, Feb. 6 6:55 a.m. 5:10 p.m. quoted an unnamed source. caring and nurturing environ- “International studies have ment, where all youngsters feel THE FIVE QUESTIONS shown that praise definitely valued for their unique and spe- increases the interest all people cial qualities,” Taylor wrote on 1. 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BY ANDY LEVIN TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — Now we know why Dennis Rice has such ACCURACYCCURACY a penchant for art. A It’s in his blood. The executive director of Alternatives, Rice happens to be WWAATCHTCH a nephew of the renowned artist Woldemar Neufeld, whose work The Blackstone Valley Tribune will be on display from Feb. 6 is committed to accuracy in all through March 27 at the Whitinsville-based human serv- its news reports. Although ice agency’s Heritage Gallery.An numerous safeguards are in opening reception will be held place to ensure accurate report- from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, at the gallery. ing, mistakes can occur. Neufeld, who died in 2002, was Confirmed fact errors will be the brother of Rice’s mother. corrected at the top right hand Originally from Russia, he emi- corner of page A3 in a timely grated with his family to Canada during the early years of the manner. Soviet Union, then made his way If you find a mistake, call to Cleveland and later New York (508) 234-2107 during normal City, where his colorful woodblock prints earned him the business hours. During non- moniker “Artist Laureate of the business hours, leave a message East River.” Neufeld spent his lat- in the editor’s voice mailbox. ter years Connecticut’s Housatonic Valley. The editor will return your Working first in black and phone call. white, under the strong influence of German Expressionism, “Fulton Fish Market” Neufeld was later inspired by the brilliant colors of Japanese GET YOUR THE WHOLE woodblock prints. Rice remembers visiting his NEWSPAPER ONLINE. famous uncle at his western Connecticut home. All local. All the time. “It was sort of this idyllic New TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com England place,” Rice said. “He had the studio and a big barn and a big house. It was always a wonderful visit and we would go A-1 COMPLETE there probably every two years. AUTO DETAILING They were real homebodies and never came to us.” (508) 266-0516 His prominence in the art world notwithstanding, Rice said Neufeld gave lessons to aspiring artists to help pay the bills. That “Hell Gate Night” led to an event that remains vivid in Rice’s memory. Cleveland was too insignificant as far as the “I took one of his art classes; I was proba- broader art world was concerned. New York bly 7 or 8,” he said. “It was watercolor and I was at the center. He lived up on the East remember I would do every little detail try- Side and fell in love with the East River and ing to do this little painting looking out over the bridges. That goes back to his childhood We now the valley where their house was. There was in Russia and his father’s influence.” Gift accept this mountain behind and my uncle took my Certificates M/C / VISA Laurence Neufeld said his father was also Discover / American Express hand and dipped it into purple paint and he a bit of a salesman. Available Woldemar Neufeld in his studio. Mike “McCoy” Dupree, owner did the mountain with [a quick brush “He was very good at engaging people,” he stroke]. I’m going like ‘Wow!’ I didn’t really 41 Court Street Linwood, MA 01525 said. “They would fall in love with him — (Across from Linwood Mill) understand the depth thing, but what I real- and then his work.” ized was that I could paint that mountain Neufeld was an also an accomplished any color I wanted.” painter, working in oils and watercolors. Rice said his uncle’s Mennonite work ethic Most of his work featured landscapes, Water quality concerns? was readily on display each time the family streetscapes and shorescapes. Though his paid a visit to Connecticut. work generally employed a realistic touch, We can help. “He was a wonderful man; he had four he is known as a stylistic innovator. kids,” he said. “But he thought our side of The exhibit at Alternatives will feature the the family was really spoiled, so he would artist’s block prints from 1935 through 1988. always put us to work there, digging pota- McCLURE toes, or whatever it was. He also had a great, sort of dry, sense of humor.” Tom Saupe, Alternatives’ director of com- ENGINEERING, LLC munity outreach, said Neufeld’s work tran- scends that of typical woodblock printing. When was the last time you tested your drinking water? “We are very pleased to have his work at Our team of trained professionals can assist you in sampling the gallery,”Saupe said. “It is so wonderfully and assessing your water quality, and if necessary painterly for a printmaker.” provide you with treatment recommendations. The artist’s son, Laurence Neufeld, of Litchfield, Conn., plans to attend the open- ~ Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2009! ~ ing night reception at Alternatives. Laurence Neufeld described his father as a Call today for a free consultation. 508.248.2005 prolific artist who worked all the time. He said Neufeld’s prints were inspired by his surroundings — and by market demands. “His destinations of where his studios were located inspired his work,” he said. “The public inspired him to keep doing prints. They were a large part of his financial resources. It was less expensive than painting because he could sell so many editions of each one.” As a youngster, Neufeld, whose father was an engineer, wanted to build bridges. But during the Depression, there was not much work for engineers, so he chose to study art. 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here were two things that made News at Six ...... Thank you TThere were two things that made Barack Obama’s inaugural address memo- rable. One was the mass of people — estimated at to our slightly less than two million — standing before him, somehow in synch with Obama one-on-one. The other was the new president’s readers, delivery — the way he squinted and ham- mered down the end of every sentence, emphasizing each picture with the slam of a lid. advertisers Thereby he avoided any taint of senti- t never hurts to tell someone you appre- mentalism in a MUSINGS ciate them, which is why we take the speech that I time today to throw a “Thank You” could have toward our readers and advertisers. been fodder for It’s no secret that the newspaper industry skeptics with a THOMAS is floundering. We’d be lying if we say our “Sez who?” atti- MATTSON company has been immune to the challenges tude. of these trying economic times. We have not. There is this What we have tried to do to the best of our LETTERS TO THE EDITOR hovering charge of electricity when Obama is ability, however, is remain local and contin- with a crowd. During the run-up to the nation- ue to deliver the best coverage of our towns. al Democratic convention, there were many The number of employees gets smaller. The times Obama seemed smaller, isolated with cost of things like newsprint and other his hopes and dreams, looking as if he might necessities goes up. The way folks consume I went to vote, but couldn’t have missed too many three-pointers in a row. their news changes. The amount of money That was when contender Hillary Clinton was advertisers have to spend is finite. To the Editor: Yes, change is needed. But it won’t come surging. Obama’s stump speeches were good, A lot has changed since over the years in How could I vote for a government that has from government alone. It will come when but seemed inevitably repetitive. But the the newspaper industry.In many ways, it has subverted the very principles this country “We the People” gather together in little thing that made them different was the fact he been for the better. In some ways, not so was founded on and now asks that we not groups across this land and redefine America himself was giving them. much. point fingers? as a “New America,” not unlike the Peace When you consider the great speeches of all What hasn’t changed is our commitment How could I vote for a government that bla- Corps creating jobs and new commerce, start- time, Pericles in Athens, Paul the Apostle on to the reader to keep them informed and to tantly took lobbyists’ money in exchange for ing new businesses, inventing what’s needed, Mars Hill in Greece, Henry V at Agincourt, our advertisers to give them a reliable and banking deregulation? How could I vote for a setting standard (here and around the world), Washington at Valley Forge, Lincoln at well-read newspaper that assures their busi- government that started wars on lies and redefining laws and revolutionizing our Gettysburg in 1863, then again in his second ness will be seen. false intelligence, that allowed our healthcare courts. inaugural address, Franklin Roosevelt both in It may have gotten harder to do that over system to be taken over by for-profit compa- America will rise above these troubled his first inaugural in 1933 and after the the years, but the biggest ally we have is you nies, that allowed our oil companies and oth- times. When it does, it will be “We the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in — the reader. And you, the advertiser. ers to monopolize and be controlled by greed? People” doing it. Let’s get started. December 1941, Churchill during the Battle of In short, our biggest ally is that this news- How could I vote for a government that Britain in 1940, and John F. Kennedy’s inau- paper, and our sister weeklies, are local, allowed our patent office to stifle competi- RONALD OKULICZKI gural in 1961, the language is almost perfect local, local. Oh, we offer snippets of national tiveness, invention and ingenuity? WHITNSVILLE for the occasion. And those speeches ring and international news. We believe it’s down the centuries. important that local residents can pick up Obama’s address got the job done. It hit all their hometown paper and still feel like the bases, but seemed at times too triumphal- they’re in touch with the outside world. But Families in need on the rise ist in the face of the very down sides he enu- the bread, butter and dessert of this and all merated. I suppose a president in times like our newspapers are local people, local busi- To the Editor: who continue to make donations to keep the Many thanks go out to all the parishioners shelves stocked. these has to sound the clarion call of ultimate nesses and local news. victory. Other news outlets will compete for your of the 12 Northbridge churches that donated The NAC Emergency Fund was established food baskets and Christmas gifts to local fam- to help Northbridge families who need emer- And more than winning or being No. 1, the attention — and that’s a good thing. It’s great theme of the need for moral redemption to have more than one source of news. The ilies in need. gency funds for heating oil. We are assisted For many years the Northbridge by Noreen Landry at Catholic Charities, who played throughout the speech. Blackstone Valley Tribune thanks you for He paid solid attention to the old virtues, a your attention. And we ask you to keep story Association of Churches has organized the administers financial assessments to those distribution of food baskets at Thanksgiving requesting money. note that called out to be heard. He preached ideas coming, keep the suggestions flowing. something different from Wall Street at one Call us with compliments. Call us with criti- and Christmas to those in need in our town. The NAC Emergency Fund is funded by the This year, 215 food baskets were distributed parishioners of the Northbridge churches. end of the nation and Las Vegas at the other. cisms. We humbly ask you to keep reading, But a lot of people probably do not respond too. Because we will not stop writing for you. at Thanksgiving and 250 baskets were given We sincerely hope to continue helping those at Christmas by people in our churches. In in need. to George Washington and blood in the snow addition, 918 Christmas gifts were given to Anyone wishing to help the NAC with other than as a picture, because today the only 459 Northbridge children in need. Our these projects may send a check payable to blood being shed is that of American soldiers records show that there were 32 more fami- the NAC Emergency Fund, c/o Catholic and of Iraqi civilians. lies in need in 2008 than in 2007 at Charities, 9 Spring St., Whitinsville, MA When Obama referred to “our better histo- BLACKSTONE Thanksgiving and Christmas. 01588, or to the NAC Food Pantry, c/o ry,” though, it echoed Lincoln’s “our better There has also been an increase in the Northbridge Senior Center, 20 Highland St., angels.” number of Northbridge residents needing Whitinsville, MA 01588. The new president in his first paragraph got VALLEY TRIBUNE food at the NAC Food Pantry.In 2007, the NAC right into the heart of the attitude he hopes to Food Pantry gave food to 1,853 individuals. In see take over Americans. Toward that end, he CAROLYN MITCHELL used seven key words — “humbled,” “grate- LETTERS POLICY 2008, food was given to 2,035 individuals. The NAC NAC is grateful for the many parishioners ful,” “trust,” “bestowed,” “sacrifices,” “borne,” and “ancestors” to set the tone of ur opinion pages are a forum for what he had to say. columnists and our valued read- “Gathering clouds” and “raging storms” Oers to express their views and came next, and those words pretty well sug- thoughts on a variety of issues. A Tale of Two Administrations gested the economy, the war, terrorism. We strongly encourage people to speak Then came a preachment echoing the dedi- cation of the Declaration of Independence — their mind through The Tribune, and here is little question that Reagan conservatives declared “we, the people, have remained faithful to the make it easy to do so by offering two the change of administra- to be the problem is now being ideals of our forebears, and true to our found- forums — Letters to the Editor and guest Ttion that took place Jan. MY looked to for help to extricate ing documents. That is the way it was in the columns — through which to get a point 20 is unique in our American the nation from the deep hole past. So it must be with this generation of across. history. IEW that undisciplined financial V Americans.” Letters to the editor are always wel- Many see the election of our behavior has plunged it into. “Crisis,” “war,” “far-reaching network of come, and can be sent to the Blackstone first African-American presi- Regulation of the financial sys- violence and hatred, “economy badly weak- Valley Tribune, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, dent as a momentous milestone. JOHN H. tem earlier derided is now ener- ened,” ”greed,” “irresponsibility on the part Mass., 01550, or via e-mail at There are those who see this as getically sought. Alan BAKER of some” — all of these could be “the other.” [email protected]. an affirmation that the nation Greenspan, chairman of the But not the next phrase — “our collective Please refrain from sending letters via is indeed God-blessed. There Federal Reserve from 1987 to failure to make hard choices.” That is all of fax, and be sure to supply a home are others who will agree with 2006 and a member of conserva- us. address and phone number to allow for Winston Churchill that you can depend upon tive writer Ayn Rand’s inner circle, expressed Then he referred to a plethora of bad things confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours for America to do the right thing — after it has surprise and disappointment that the market that have happened to the economy — “homes a response. Letters must be submitted by tried everything else. After 145 years, which was unable to correct itself. lost, jobs shed, businesses shuttered, [a use of] 4 p.m. Friday to ensure publication in the saw a cruel Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan, These are treacherous times and we have energy that strengthens our adversaries and following Wednesday’s issue. Comments 100 years of voter intimidation, and the lynch- not yet experienced the worst of it. The sad threatens our planet.” of a slanderous or libelous nature will ing of 3,446 black citizens from 1864 to 1968, truth is that the executives to whom boards of The proper response, Obama said, is to not be published, and personal attacks Americans have voted for a candidate who directors and stockholders awarded multi- choose hope over fear, unity of purpose over will not be allowed. insisted that he was not a black candidate, but million- dollar bonuses will ride out the storm conflict and discord. The maximum word count for letters a candidate who happened to be black. in their gated communities while the middle He cited “a sapping of confidence across is 500. The new president, cabinet, and a signifi- and working classes are pressed harder and our land, a nagging fear that America’s cant number of legislators represent a break harder. decline is inevitable, that the next generation with their predecessors on the subjects of While some have evaluated the Inaugural must lower its sights.” war, intelligence gathering, civil liberties, address as not the best rendered by a man “Today I say to you that the challenges we WANT TO SOUND OFF? health care, and other ways in which govern- with substantial oratorical skills, it was a face are real,” said Obama. Then he addressed ment will touch our lives. The Obama admin- message of challenge and a declaration of America as if it were a person with a single Sound Off is your istration will have to seriously address the substance. He graciously thanked his prede- will shared by its leaders: “But know this, nation’s financial meltdown and the war, cessor for his service while noting that the opportunity to speak America — they will be met.” especially in Afghanistan and the tribal areas transition was taking place “… amidst gath- out about the impor- Obama quoted I Corinthians 13:11 — about of Pakistan, where a resurgent Taliban is ering clouds and raging storms.” He acknowl- putting away childishness. The whole passage tant issues of the day. challenging many assumptions — both inher- edged that the financial crisis was not only is one of the great ones in all the Bible: “When The Tribune will pub- ited problems. the result of the greed of tycoons of the finan- I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood After a swearing-in ceremony mildly fum- cial industry but also the result of irresponsi- lish many of your responses each as a child, I thought as a child; but when I bled by the chief justice, later repeated in the bility and a failure to make hard choices by week, with preference given to matters became a man, I put away childish things.” White House, Barack Hussein Obama became the society as a whole. In the words of the The chapter continues: “For now we see of local significance. Keep your com- the 44th president of the United States and President, “…the time has come to put aside through a glass, darkly; but then face to face; ments to the point and please avoid the commander in chief of its Armed Forces childish things.” “Greatness,” he said, “is now I know in part, but then shall I know even — a commander-in-chief who has pledged to never a given. It must be earned.” It is evident personal attacks and slander. as also I am known.” exert his office with transparency without that the labels of conservative and liberal will “The time has come to reaffirm our endur- E-mail your comments to: pushing the envelope with regard to exerting have to be altered and new ideas and balanced ing spirit,” Obama said, “to choose our better [email protected]. executive power, civil or military. It is a time of irony. The government that Turn To BAKER page A5 Turn To MATTSON page A5 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 5 OPINION FDR, JFK and BHO

he comparisons will begin evanescent profits. progress is made, no ask of us the same high standards of defining of our character, than giv- now. . These dark days will leadership becomes strength and sacrifice which we ask ing our all to a difficult task. This is THow did President Barack be worth all they cost ON THE effective. of you. With a good conscience our the price and the promise of citizen- Obama’s inaugural address com- us if they teach us We are, I know, only sure reward, with history the ship.” pare to that of other United States that our true destiny LEFT ready and willing to final judge of our deeds, let us go There are some that will look at presidents? How will his first 10, 30, is not to be minis- submit our lives and forth to lead the land we love, asking the FDR quote and think that its lan- 100 days compare to whoever any tered unto but to ART property to such dis- His blessing and His help, but know- guage is too strong for the situation one of us considers to be among our minister to ourselves cipline, because it ing that here on earth God’s work today. That is, that such an ideologi- greatest presidents? and to our fellow DUBOIS makes possible a lead- must truly be our own.” cal shift would go too far. They may I cannot foretell the future, so let’s men. ership which aims at In both FDR’s speech and JFK’s or may not be correct. But what FDR just begin with what I think are the Recognition of the a larger good. speech they stress the extent to did get right, in my view, is that he greatest quotes from inaugural falsity of material wealth as the This I propose to offer, pledging which we need each other to sur- forged ahead with a plan that was addresses by my two favorite presi- standard of success goes hand in that the larger purposes will bind vive, to prosper, and indeed to different and courageous. Some will dents. hand with the abandonment of the upon us all as a sacred obligation achieve our promise as individuals, say that his second term was less I did not live during any of false belief that public office and with a unity of duty hitherto evoked families, our country and as part of progressive and aggressive than his Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s terms. high political position are to be val- only in time of armed strife.” the world. first. But I feel that my life has been influ- ued only by the standards of pride of Years later, when I was a just It is this theme that propelled I will only say that I think enced by his lengthy presidency in place and personal profit; and there under 4 years old, I swear I remem- Obama’s inaugural address: President Obama was elected to pro- countless ways. He started off his must be an end to a conduct in bank- ber the words of John F. Kennedy: “Our challenges may be new. The vide visionary and staunch leader- presidency by issuing the following ing and in business which too often “And so, my fellow Americans: instruments with which we meet ship based on the principles and val- unabashed, unapologetic assess- has given to a sacred trust the like- ask not what your country can do them may be new. But those values ues he put forth during his cam- ment of what changes were neces- ness of callous and selfish wrongdo- for you — ask what you can do for upon which our success depends — paign. Like FDR and JFK, the path sary — not in programs and expen- ing. Small wonder that confidence your country.” hard work and honesty,courage and forward for a successful Obama ditures — but in ideology: languishes, for it thrives only on For many, including me, that is fair play, tolerance and curiosity, presidency must be paved with “The money changers have fled honesty,on honor, on the sacredness the extent of JFK’s inaugural loyalty and patriotism — these courage and walked with steadfast from their high seats in the temple of obligations, on faithful protec- address we remember. That is unfor- things are old. These things are true. conviction of his ideals. of our civilization. We may now tion, on unselfish performance; tunate. The address is filled with They have been the quiet force of I look forward with a renewed opti- restore that temple to the ancient without them it cannot live. timely direction and forcefulness progress throughout our history. mism that the values that we hold truths. The measure of the restora- If I read the temper of our people that offer historical perspective on What is demanded then is a return together as a nation and as citizens tion lies in the extent to which we correctly, we now realize as we have today’s challenges. But even this to these truths. What is required of of the world will guide the actions of apply social values more noble than never realized before our interde- part of the address digs deeper in a us now is a new era of responsibili- the president, the Congress, our gov- mere monetary profit. pendence on each other; that we can- way that we should not forget: ty — a recognition, on the part of ernors and state legislators — but Happiness lies not in the mere not merely take but we must give as “My fellow citizens of the world: every American, that we have duties most importantly that these values possession of money; it lies in the well; that if we are to go forward, we ask not what America will do for to ourselves, our nation, and the will guide us to collective effort joy of achievement, in the thrill of must move as a trained and loyal you, but what together we can do for world, duties that we do not grudg- toward a much brighter future. creative effort. The joy and moral army willing to sacrifice for the the freedom of man. ingly accept but rather seize gladly, stimulation of work no longer must good of a common discipline, Finally, whether you are citizens firm in the knowledge that there is Art Dubois, of Uxbridge, is a be forgotten in the mad chase of because without such discipline no of America or citizens of the world, nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so Tribune columnist. Obama as God’s Instrument

first endeavored to write prospect of being entrusted ty of Americans would not be swayed from tion. Perhaps I grossly misinterpreted what this essay in order to vali- with the enormous responsibil- casting a vote for a man of whom they knew God unequivocally stated in the scriptures Idate for myself what I CONTRA ity that comes with being presi- so little about, other than the glorified portrait concerning the folly of human pride. believed — from an dent of the U.S., Barack H. presented by an adoring media. In and of itself that would be a humbling inescapably finite vantage MUNDUM Obama was feverishly engaged Conversely, John McCain displayed some realization, and God knows I am often in need point — to be a most salient in a campaign designed to cover measure of unwonted humility — despite his of them. What is more, God has no need of principle behind God’s un- a multitude of sins. In one honorable standing as a patriot — a label fully anyone validating His principles; they are searchable providence. MIGUEL instance, he even sarcastically merited by virtue of his personal sacrifice for able to stand on their own. The principle I speak of is GUANIPA owned up to an alleged “weak- this country. But while I may have misapplied the embodied in the Almighty’s ness” of being “a little too awe- Almost by default, McCain was left to play essence of God’s principle, it may be more the own caveat that he aims to some.” The quip was received the role of the underdog. Even in the last manner in which He plans to unfold it that I exalt those who humble them- with a few chuckles by a captive debate he admitted that if he received the peo- failed to capture. selves, and humble those who exalt them- audience of media elite, and little indication ple’s vote he would be humbled. In other words, perhaps it is not that God selves. that any of them stopped to wonder, even for a Whether by sheer default or personal seeks to humble a leader who appears to be I had hoped that this principle would be moment, whether the young senator actually choice, at least McCain’s outward deportment intoxicated with pride — not yet at least — but more aligned with the opposite of what virtu- believed what was only meant as a self-depre- showed a little more deference toward a hum- rather to enlist him as the vessel of his wrath ally every media outlet had already declared catory roast. ble spirit than much of Obama’s behavior, against a country He has long intended to as a sealed presidential election, notwith- We may also remember that, armed with an though no one can truly read what was in judge, in the hopes that we may perchance standing the legion significant deciding fac- unprecedented amount of capital at his dis- either candidate’s heart. curve his judgment, by recognizing our many tors that could have helped turn the recent posal, Obama seized every last opportunity to Hence, I deduced that if there was any truth sins as a nation, and choose to bow before Him presidential race to the opposing party’s flood the airwaves with up to 30-minute long in what I believed to be God’s principle, then it (God, not Obama) in humility. It is, after all, advantage. infomercials extolling the presumed superior- stood to reason that Obama should have gone the standard method in which He has hum- There was the populist effect of the “Joe the ity of his vision. back to his Senate seat, a humbled man, not so bled other nations in the past. Plumber” narrative, the 11th hour unearthing Who could forget the time Obama stood to beset by the inordinate ambitions of holding a Only time will tell if that is the case. But one of a video exposing Obama’s undiluted wealth speak to his followers behind a makeshift position for which he was ill prepared to must admit that many of the signs surround- redistribution philosophy in his own words, podium with a presidential seal bearing his serve, and McCain would have been exalted to ing Obama’s ascent to power, especially the and Obama’s past liaisons with domestic ter- name. In a move of defiant expectation, his the position of president of the U.S. decisions that await him concerning the rorist Bill Ayers and Reverent Jeremiah campaign operatives were given the green My hope was to be able to prove whether or many uncertainties in the economy, the ever Wright, to name a few. It is left to the discre- light to begin preparations for a win, by con- not the principle still stands in this our nar- present scourge of terrorism, and the current tion of future historians to decide how to structing the grandiose platform from which cissistic age. But it is likely that I may have global instability, do seem to be pointing in exculpate the media for the many other, even Obama was slated to give his much anticipat- misunderstood God’s principle — which nev- that direction. more disturbing, nuggets that it actively sup- ed victory speech, three weeks before the vot- ertheless still stands true — and melded it pressed or simply chose not to report. ers had even decided. In short, he tried to exalt with my own personal political beliefs to the Miguel Guanipa, of Whitinsville, is a We may all remember that, tasting the himself. And worse, it seemed that the majori- point that it became distorted beyond recogni- Tribune columnist.

‘We the People’ rings true

fter President Barack Obama took the our heroic men and women. As president, what and true to our founding documents.” oath of office last week and began to sacrifices will you ask every American to make I heard this line on Inauguration Day as I sat at work with Aspeak to the nation, I curiously began to KRISTAL to help restore the American dream and to get my colleagues watching the television coverage of the event, piece together the images and words he offered out of the economic morass that we’re now in?” and the emphasis of “We the People” was not quite as great as to the public. After months of gauging the tone KLEAR Obama responded first with a critique of then- when I reread his speech online. of his campaign rhetoric — notably more posi- president Bush: “You know, a lot of you remem- Perhaps I unnecessarily focused too much on the things tive than many other candidates’ and punctuat- ber the tragedy of 9/11… how all of the country Obama said that spoke to a potentially scary future for our ed by the much-celebrated (and mocked) slogan, KRISTINA was ready to come together and make enormous nation. I do think he is a skilled speaker and writer, and that “Yes, we can!”— Obama’s opening words as pres- REARDON changes to make us not only safer, but to make us his message was well written and delivered. In many ways, the ident came in stark contrast. a better country and a more unified country.And emphasis on hard times ahead is merited due to the current Invoking George Washington’s words at Valley President Bush did some smart things at the out- economic climate in which we currently find ourselves. Forge and warnings of hard times ahead, I start- set, but one of the opportunities that was missed But I think the key part of Obama’s message — on ed to get a little bit nervous about the future of our country. It was, when he spoke to the American people, he said, ‘Go out Inauguration Day and throughout his campaign — is that gov- had nothing to do with Obama’s skills as a new president, but and shop.’ That wasn’t the kind of call to service that I think ernment can lead, but it’s the American people who need to be the fact that a candidate with such a hopeful message in his the American people were looking for.” willing to do perhaps more than they have before to ensure our campaign had changed his tone so sharply in one speech. He went on to describe the kind of call to service he believes nation prospers. He said, near the end: “What is required of us To be fair, not all of Obama’s speech on Inauguration Day would be appropriate, detailing a number of ways average now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition, on the part was about doom and gloom. And his campaign didn’t sidestep Americans would need to be more efficient in their energy use of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our talking about hard issues or the difficult times our country and more considerate in their consuming of products in our nation, and the world…” may face in the immediate future either. marketplace, noting that it was “going to require effort from Coming back to reread his speech, I can see this emphasis But instead of quoting Washington or talking about budget each and every one of us.” better. At the time, I was distracted by his choice to end his cuts, I wished that he had brought back a stronger call to serv- He concluded by saying: “I think the young people of speech with words spoken at Valley Forge and his word choice ice and sacrifice on the part of the American people that America are especially interested in how they can serve, and — using phrases like “in this winter of our hardship.” swayed me to vote for him during the second presidential that’s one of the reasons why I’m interested in doubling the Since the first moments of watching the speech, I have con- debate this past fall. Peace Corps, making sure that we are creating a volunteer tinued to piece together its impact. Perhaps it is too soon to The second presidential debate was, admittedly, comical at corps all across this country that can be involved in their com- tell, or perhaps that’s not as important as what is to come in times. Veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw rebuked both Obama munity, involved in military service, so that military families Obama’s presidency. and Sen. John McCain so many times about not cutting their and our troops are not the only ones bearing the burden of But for now, I just have to remind myself that its tone is only answers short enough that he seemed nothing short of ridicu- renewing America.” one piece of a greater message Obama has spent over a year lous. But one of the questions he asked that night brought In many ways, Obama did renew his message from that trying to spread. forth a response from Obama that helped me decide to vote for debate night in his Inaugural address. During his speech, he him over McCain. said: “…America has carried on not simply because of the Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is a Tribune columnist. Brokaw said: “Since World War II, we have never been asked skill or vision of those in high office, but because ‘We the to sacrifice anything to help our country, except the blood of People’ have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, 6 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Conservation Commission opens up hunting at Pout Pond

ties. The pond area abuts Legg Farm, anoth- POND er town-owned property, and combined the continued from page A1 two form well over 100 acres of pristine woods perfect for shotgun and bow hunting Conservation Commission Chairman Al in October and November. The property is Jones said. “Not one person spoke against also adjacent to the River Bend Farm recre- hunting at Pout Pond; there just didn’t seem ation area and bridges the gap between the to be any negative opinion of it.” West and Blackstone rivers. The Jones said he also received a telephone call Conservation Commission had also from a local man after word got around town researched whether it had the authority to that the panel could ban hunting. ban hunting at Legg Farm, though last “It was a very pleasant call and he told me week’s vote on Pout Pond negated that mat- there was definitely some concern,” he said. ter. “In the end, we wanted to make it fair for “There’s been hunting at Pout Pond since I everyone. Keeping the restrictions would not was a kid,” said Ralph True, a well-known have been a good idea.” local sportsman. “Then someone complained A few people in the community were wor- and the whole thing with the permits start- ried about hunting in the area, including a ed.” perceived danger to hikers and cross-country True praised the Conservation runners. The Conservation Commission’s Commission’s decision to do away with the land use subcommittee took up some of these permit stipulation. issues. “It’s only the right thing to do,” he said. “The objections to hunting were that it Making access to hunting easier at Pout might affect other popular uses of the area, Pond will actually improve safety in and but hunting doesn’t begin until the middle of around the area, according to True. October,” said Conservation Commission “You have to have common sense conserva- member David Lewcon, who serves on the tion,” he said. “That means keeping wildlife File photo subcommittee. “Banning it would have been at proper populations. A Northbridge ambu- A frozen Pout Pond is home to ice fishing this time of year. discriminating against hunters… We didn’t lance hit a 200-pound buck there a while back want to stay with permits. As long as people and there have been a few other incidents abide by state law, they can hunt.” also. You just can’t have that many deer in Conservation Commission will discuss safe- Waucantuck Mill, Pout Pond was sold to the Pout Pond is under the jurisdiction of the that type of area… Everybody has to work ty zones around the hunting areas and the town for $25,000 in 1966. The Conservation Conservation Commission. In the warm together.” exact language to be used on the sign Commission is charged with its manage- weather months, it is a popular site for beach- At its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, the announcing regulations at the pond. ment. goers and town-sponsored recreation activi- Formerly the property of nearby ‘These Things Are True’ MATTSON times still do], “settling the West,” and necessity to courage. Obama emphasized the need for you are willing to unclench your continued from page A4 or enduring “the lash of the whip There has to be a trust between a cooperation between America and fist.” Ironically, it was Nikita and ploughing the hard earth.” people and its government. other nations. The lack of that was Khrushchev who in his 1959 shoe- history; to carry forward that pre- “For us,” he said, “they fought and “The success of the economy has often a criticism of the Bush admin- pounding speech in the U.S. said cious gift, that noble idea, passed on died, in places like Concord and always depended not just on the size istration. Our allies were tiny what he later interpreted as history from generation to generation: the Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe of our gross domestic product, but nations, but Europe was and is cold inevitably burying the West. He did God-given promise that all are Sahn.” on its ability to extend opportunity toward the War in Iraq. not see the USSR as a part of the equal, all are free, and all deserve a “We reject as false the choice to every willing heart — not out of But Obama also sounded a warn- West. chance to pursue their full measure between our safety and our ideals,” charity, but because it is the surest ing to “those who seek to advance The reference to “unclenching of happiness.” Obama declared. To which many in route to our common good.” their aims by inducing terror and your fist” is another immense para- Happiness in the sense in which the the government that just left proba- As for defense, Obama announced slaughtering innocents…” graph, speaking to Saudi Arabia, Founding Fathers understood it had bly say: “Easier said than done.” to the world: “Know that America is “We say to you now that our spirit Syria, and Jordan as well as to nothing to do with going to Las The state of the economy calls for a friend of each nation and every is stronger and cannot be broken; North Korea. Vegas or hitting the Lottery. In the action, bold and swift man, woman, and child who seeks a you cannot outlast us, and we will “It is ultimately the faith and 18th century,it meant the fulfillment There is nothing wrong with our future of peace and dignity, and we defeat you.” determination of the American peo- of virtue. effort. are ready to lead once more. Those are strong words we did not ple upon which this nation relies,” Work is preferable to leisure, rich- “Starting today,” he said, “we We will not apologize for our way hear during the campaign. It Obama declared. “It is the kindness es or fame. Greatness must be must pick ourselves up, dust our- of life, nor will we waver in its reminds of Kennedy’s “bear any to take in a stranger when the levees earned. selves off, and begin again the work defense burden, oppose any foe…” break, the selflessness of workers One sentence ingeniously both of remaking America.” Earlier generations, he noted, “We are a nation of Christians who would rather cut their hours doffed the hat to conservatives and We will build roads and bridges, “faced down fascism and commu- and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — than see a friend lose their job gave workers a pat on the back. electric grids and digital lines that nism not just with missiles and and non-believers,” Obama said. which sees us through our darkest Obama spoke of “the risk-takers, stimulate commerce and bind us tanks, but with sturdy alliances and “To the Muslim world, we seek a hours. It is the firefighter’s courage the doers, the makers of things,” together. enduring convictions. They under- new way forward, based on mutual to storm a stairway filled with seemingly a reference to Republican Science, technology and health- stood that our power alone cannot interest and mutual respect. To smoke, but also a parent’s willing- ideals, and at the same time an care will be on the agenda. protect us, nor does it entitle us to do those leaders around the globe who ness to nurture a child, that finally endorsement of labor, for although “Now,” he said, “there are some as we please. Instead, they know seek to sow conflict, or blame their decides our fate.” some were famous, “more often they who question the scale of our ambi- that our power grows through its society’s ills on the West — know “The values upon which our suc- were men and women obscure in tions — who suggest that our system prudent use; our security emanates that your people will judge you on cess depends — honesty and hard their labor, who have carried us up cannot tolerate too many big plans. from the justness of our cause, the what you can build, not what you work, courage and fair play, toler- the long, rugged path toward pros- Their memories are short. For they force of our example, the tempering destroy.To those who cling to power ance and curiosity,loyalty and patri- perity and freedom.” have forgotten what this country qualities of humility and restraint.” through corruption and deceit and otism — these things are old,” he Then he touts the immigrants has already done, what free men and That is a huge paragraph that the silencing of dissent, know that said. These things are true.” who came “across the oceans, toil- women can achieve when imagina- reverses, at least in theory,the whole you are on the wrong side of histo- ing in sweatshops” [as they some- tion is joined to common purpose, Bush doctrine. ry; but that we will extend a hand if A Tale of Two Administrations BAKER able to be served at a local restaurant, and the world while fanatic terrorists and equally and Mrs. Bush have been beyond gracious. In continued from page A4 now, he declared, his son stands “…before you misguided white supremacists gnashed their our democracy, the debates on abortion, glob- to take a most sacred oath.” teeth. al warming, and the appointment of judges evaluations must become foremost. As Deng Although he did not mention Israel or As George W. Bush whirled aloft from the will persist. The project to repair America’s Xiao Ping has famously said, “It matters not if Hamas in the speech, three days after entry White House lawn, many issued a sigh of tattered image will continue. Nevertheless, the cat is black or white as long as it catches into the Oval Office he appointed Senator relief. He left behind a turbulent tenure and the transition has been smooth; Americans mice.” George Mitchell as a special envoy to the faced an uncertain legacy. President Bush can be proud. He challenged a diverse society of Middle East. To the Muslim world he offered a seemed not to have had the historical insight Quoting George Washington at Valley “…Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus new relationship based upon “…mutual inter- to comprehend the consequences of many of Forge, Obama intoned, “Let it be told to the — and non-believers” to rise to the task that est and mutual respect.” his strategic decisions. Neither did he possess future world …that in the depth of winter, he will be unable to accomplish by himself, The view of a first family of highly educat- the moral insight to grasp the true implica- when nothing but hope and virtue could sur- but which will require a shoulder to the wheel ed parents — both graduates of Harvard Law tions of the religion which he declared so vive…that the city and the country,alarmed at by all Americans. He echoed the cadences of School — and their engaging daughters sets a influenced his life especially, as his decisions one common danger, came forth to meet [it].” Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1963 “I Have a model for which all Americans, whatever affected treatment of other human beings. His Dream” speech by making a personal obser- their race or creed, can be proud. The Secret successor does not seem inclined to hold him Dr. John Baker, of Whitinsville, is a Tribune vation. Sixty years earlier, he said, his father, Service and the nation held its breath as the responsible; others in the nation and around columnist a black man from Kenya, would not have been president and his wife left their limousine and the world may feel differently. History will be walked a few blocks, exposing themselves to the judge. In this transition time, President

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BY THOMAS MATTSON Since then, a Community Review board. He said the Ethics agreed to the establishment of the requirement. Hewig said TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Board has been formed, originally Commission cleared him to partici- local corporation, which will admin- Northbridge could ask Charter, but NORTHBRIDGE — Selectmen with the idea of checking program pate on the basis that no monetary ister the local access studio, current- that he had no idea whether or not have formed Northbridge material before it goes on air. But it concern would be present and that ly on Church Street. However, there Charter would agree to it. Community Access and Media Inc., turned out that was considered a he would not be influenced by is some sense the studio may be Marzec said he was unaware of a a non-profit corporation that will violation of freedom of speech Sharron Ampagoomian, his wife. moved elsewhere in town to accom- decision by selectmen to stagger take over local television operations. under the Constitution. Two Selectman James Marzec asked to modate its needs. That has also been their first appointees to one-, two-, Currently, Charter women came forth to form the com- see the Ethic Commission’s state- a hot issue between the Cable and three-year terms, because the Communications administers local mittee. ment in writing. Ampagoomian said Advisory Committee and the select- agreement calls for three-year cable access. It provides the local William Hewig III, a lawyer for he had filed it with the town clerk. men. Although the high school has terms. Cable Advisory Committee with Kopelman & Paige, the town’s coun- However, usually what the Ethics offered to house the studio in rooms “Why were the appointments put about $25,000 a year in funds for pur- sel, suggested to Selectmen last sum- Commission says in full to someone originally set aside for that when before the formation of the nonprof- chase of equipment and other things mer that they could form a nonprof- is a private matter. the school was built (it opened in it corporation?” he asked. helpful to programming, and places it community corporation to run the Marzec also asked that the vote on 2001), the Cable Advisory “I feel there are questions about staff in Northbridge. But once the local cable operation. Selectmen last appointments to the new board be Committee has wanted nothing to applicants’ attempts to be moved for- new community corporation board Monday did just that. put off a while because the positions do with the high school. A number ward tonight,” Marzec added. members are appointed, that agency The Board of Selectmen appoints had been advertised, he said, for of reasons have been set forth, Some observers see the issues sur- will spend larger sums, handle user three of the five-member corpora- only about 10 days and the usual including concerns on the part of rounding the local Cable Advisory complaints and, in general, provide tion board, the Cable Advisory practice is to post openings for 30 the Advisory Committee that its Committee as having to do with local leadership to access television. Committee names one to the board days. programming may be restricted power. At Monday’s meeting, the Board of and the School Committee also Selectman Thomas Melia said res- because of the presence of minors If selectmen appoint to the new Selectmen appeared ready not only appoints a member. idents had approached three select- in the building. High school community corporation three per- to establish the corporation, some- Selectmen had the names of four men with concerns about the lack of spokespersons have said the opera- sons who have also served on the thing it did, but also to appoint the applicants for the three posting duration. He said he would tion could be educational for stu- Cable Advisory Committee, and the three members it is empowered to open positions. They were Harry agree to go along with Marzec’s dents. Cable Advisory Committee names name to the new community corpo- Berkowitz, chairman of the Cable request. Ampagoomian and Berkowitz listed three reasons for one more, that would be four out of ration. One of the main reasons the Advisory Committee, Ronald Chairman Joseph Montecalvo want- creation of the new board: five on the new committee who may corporation was formed was a con- Guillaume, a committee member, ed to go ahead last Monday with the • It takes the liability away from represent the views of the latter. cern about the town’s liability over a Sharron Ampagoomian, who has appointments. But Montecalvo said the town. The only difference would be that cable complaint. The concern grew been chair of the Cable Advisory if the vote were delayed, it would • It provides local management as the new committee would have out of reactions to a local cable show Committee for years, until recently, only be until the next meeting the opposed to Charter doing it. much more to say, and the where- that aired three days last summer and Selectman Daniel Nolan. week of Feb. 9. • All appropriations are spent withal to say it, in everything hav- with nudity and what many in the The meeting got underway with Selectmen also agreed to continue locally. ing to do with local television. town seemed to consider obscene. It Selectman Charles Ampagoomian advertising the open positions. As There appears to be a legal matter The Board of Selectmen has, on showed explicit footage with Jr. declaring he had spoken with a Berkowitz explained it, formation of in the agreement with Charter that the whole, deferred to the Cable exposed genitals at the end of a pro- member of the state Ethics the new community corporation requires the town to give Charter Advisory Committee on where the gram about political and other Commission about whether he takes responsibility for oversight of 180 days of notice if Northbridge latter wants to move its studio, issues. could participate in discussions and the local access channel out of the goes private. Melia asked Hewig rather than taking a stand of its vote about appointments to the new hands of the selectmen. Charter has whether Charter might waive that own in the matter. OBITUARIES

Theodore S. Widor, 72; leaves family in Valley Shirley L. Salmon, 82; leaves family in Uxbridge UXBRIDGE — Theodore S. Widor, 72, of Inc., Raytheon Corporation and GTE. He UXBRIDGE — Shirley L. (Herbst) Salmon, Mrs. Salmon enjoyed playing cards, cross- Uxbridge, died Sunday, Jan. 18, in Milford retired from GTE in 1993. 82, of High Street, died Wednesday,Jan. 21, in word puzzles and bowling. Mr. and Mrs. Regional Medical Center, after complications Ted was a man of many talents and hob- Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford. Salmon observed their 57th wedding anniver- of ALS. bies. He enjoyed gardening and was capable She was the wife of Roger C. Salmon. sary this past July. He leaves his brother, Matthew S. Widor, of of highly skilled carpentry and electrical Mrs. Salmon was employed in the offices of In addition to her husband, she leaves a Blackstone; his sister-in-law, Helen C. work. He was a gentleman in every sense of the former Scott’s Mill and the former daughter, Candace L. Salmon, of Uxbridge; a (Stefanick) McGinn and her husband John P., the word. His devotion to his wife and moth- Uxbridge Worsted Mill, both in Uxbridge, niece, Sandra Swanson, of Merrimack, N.H. of Virginia Beach, Va.; many nephews, nieces er-in-law, the late Barbara (Wojcik-Stefanick) before her retirement in 1986. She was predeceased by a sister, Norma and cousins. Salvas, was inspirational. So was his deep- She was born April 19, 1926 in Harrisville, Balcom. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, seeded Catholic faith. R.I., the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. Viola W. (Stefanick) Widor, and by two broth- His funeral services were held Thursday, (Barrows) Herbst. She had been a resident of 26, in the Buma Funeral Home, 101 North ers, Joseph and Frank. Jan. 22, from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Harrisville before moving to Uxbridge in 1944 Main St., Uxbridge. Ted was born in Woonsocket, R.I., son of Home, Uxbridge, with a Mass in St. Mary’s and was a graduate of Burrillville High Interment followed in Prospect Hill the late Walter Widor and Agnes (Selima) Church, Uxbridge. Burial followed at St. School. Cemetery, Uxbridge. Widor. He graduated from Woonsocket High Mary’s Cemetery. School, the Whitin Machine Works In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted’s mem- Apprenticeship School and Rhode Island ory may be made to The ALS Association, School of Design, Providence, R.I. He also Development Department, 27001 Agoura attended Worcester Junior College and grad- Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, or E-mail obituaries for the Blackstone Valley uated from Northeastern University with a to the Uxbridge Ambulance Fund, 25 South degree in engineering. During his career as a Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Tribune to: [email protected] mechanical designer he worked for Dynamic Senior Scene NORTHBRIDGE Callahan, D-Sutton, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. We that serves as the Friends group to the ing aid coverage SENIOR CENTER will have delicious pastries, special teas and Uxbridge Senior Center. Membership in this • Because SCO offers individualized care — prizes. Call (508) 278-7609 at least 48 hours in organization is open to everyone interested in each member’s doctor and a team of profession- Senior Center Hours advance to reserve a meal. supporting the Uxbridge Senior Center. We als design each care plan — and each member The Northbridge Senior Center will be open invite family members, caregivers, business has 24-hour access to a team of professionals Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 Blood Pressure Clinic A free VNA blood pressure check will clinic people, young adults and all interested individ- • Because SCO members keep all their p.m., Friday 8:30 to 1:30 p.m. For more informa- uals to join The Elderly Connection, Inc. MassHealth benefits tion, call (508) 234-2002. will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Call (508) 278-7609 for reservations. Membership is $2 per year and will help sup- For more information, call the Senior Center Co-ed Exercise port the Uxbridge Senior Center. If you are at (508) 278-8622. The co-ed exercise program will be held on Special Thanks interested in becoming a member please call us Grocery Shopping Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morn- The Senior Center is indebted to Skip at (508) 287-8622. The Senior Center travels to Hannaford’s ings from 9:05 to 9:35 a.m. All are welcome; call Salmonsen of Charlie’s Variety for his gener- every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. (508) 234-2002 if you would like to observe the ous donation of four complete turkey dinners SCO The Senior Care Options (SCO) Program Contact Joe Rondeau at (508) 278-8622 to make a program to see if it would benefit you. Come to for seniors in need this winter. “It is in giving van reservation. the center on any of the above days. that we receive,” said Skip. We couldn’t agree brings Medicare and MassHealth together and with him more! All of your friends at the is especially for MassHealth members. Seniors Pitch Mondays Video Games who are 65 years of age or older, and meet the A Pitch party will be held Mondays at 6:30 The Northbridge Senior Center has a new Uxbridge Senior Center thank you from the bottom of their hearts. MassHealth financial eligibility criteria, may p.m. There is a $2 donation. video game that is available for your enjoyment be eligible for SCO. on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. Come and join Heating Fund Senior Club Why choose SCO? The Senior Club meets at the Uxbridge others who are having a good time playing the The Uxbridge Elderly Connection is pleased • Because SCO will provide Medicare Part D various games — bowling, golf, baseball, etc. to announce a special heating fund has been set Senior Center on the second and fourth Prescription Drug coverage without any co- Wednesdays of each month. We are looking for There is a fitness video as well. up for seniors. We are most grateful to John and payments Debbie Stratton for their generous monetary new members and enrollment in this group is Weekly Programs • Because SCO offers dental, vision and hear- open year round. Come join us and participate in our weekly donation to start this special fund for our senior programs. The following is just a sample: citizens. Our community is made better by way Chair Yoga, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.; Co-Ed of their generosity. If you need help with your Exercise, 9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m.; Craft Class every utility costs this winter, please call the Senior Friday, 10 a.m.; Computer Class, Tuesdays, Center at (508) 278-8622. If you would like to noon to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. You need to make a donation to the special heating fund for sign up for this class each class is limited to two seniors of Uxbridge, please make your checks per class. payable to The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Pool League, Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. Inc., 36 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569. Ask the Nurse Fallon Information A one-on-one session with a registered nurse Fallon representative Gail Trubow will be will be available on the second and fourth available from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday,Feb. 18, to Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. answer your health insurance questions. These dates are subject to change. Blood Bottle Drive Pressure check, review your medication, and Help us raise money with Brownie Troop 982. ask any questions you may have. Call the Save your soda cans and bottles and drop them Center at (508) 234-2002 to sign up. in the box at the Senior Center. Rada Cutlery Cards The Friends Group of the Northbridge Come join us for an afternoon of card playing Senior Center has Rada Cutlery for sale. Some every Tuesday at the Senior Center. Contact items are in stock and available to purchase. Rita at (508) 278-2824 for more information Gift items can be special ordered. If you would about this card group. like more information about Rada Cutlery you Join Elderly Connection may call (508) 234- 2002. The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc., UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER invites you to become a member of its fundraising group. The Uxbridge Elderly Marsha Petrillo, director — (508) 278-8622 Connection, Inc., is a non-profit, organization Beverly Clarke, nutrition site manager — (508) 278-7609 70th In your Joe Rondeau, transportation coordinator — ersary Anniv time of (508) 278-8622 Grants need Mary Rice, outreach coordinator — (508) 278- we care 8638 MONUMENTAL WORKS Valentine Tea Monuments • Markers • Cemetery Lettering • Cleaning Join us for a fun-filled day with Rep. Jennifer 401 Douglas St. (Rt. 16), Uxbridge • 278-3621 8 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Northbridge to decide among three finalists for super’s post Worcester State College. She torship of principals, and her Education Commissioner’s one, knowing where the other SUPER described her professional mission membership on the Massachusetts Math/Science Advisory Board in members are on the court at all continued from page A1 as “to utilize my skills in curricu- Statewide Frameworks Advisory 2005-2006 and an alternate assess- times,” he declared. “Education is lum, instruction and professional Council. ment trainer for the state the same. If we want our school Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the high development, leadership experi- SUSAN COTE Department of Education in 2004 districts to move to the next level, school library, starting with Gorky ence, participatory management Susan Cote is currently the assis- and 2005. we need to ensure that we are on at 4 p.m., Cote at 5:30 p.m., and style and creative abilities to bring tant superintendent of the East Cote said her responsibilities as the same page, and operate with Clenchy at 6:45 p.m. There will be a excellence to district-wide educa- Bridgewater Public Schools. assistant superintendent “have one voice. We are a team, an orches- 30-minute break from 5 to 5:30 p.m. tional programs and exemplary She received a Bachelor of included… overseeing two tra, a school family.” The finalists have been visiting schools.” Science in Education degree from Coordinated Program Reviews and Clenchy explained that School Northbridge schools this week. Gorky said it is her goal “to work Bridgewater State College in 1981, one Education Quality and Union 87 in Maine, of which he is Northbridge School Committee in a district that will promote a col- a Master’s degree in Education in Accountability audit, writing and superintendent, includes two sepa- members this week visited two laborative environment where the Curriculum and Instruction from managing No Child Left Behind rate school districts within Orono sites where finalists work and will family, school and community Boston College in 1987, and a [NCLB] grants, overseeing all and Veazie. visit the third site Monday, Feb. 2. work together.” Certificate of Advanced Graduate NCLB initiatives, coordinating all “The superintendent is responsi- On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the “Your focus on students is clear Studies from Fitchburg State district professional development ble for the oversight of the two Northbridge School Committee along with rigorous expectations College in 1997. She anticipates activities, coordinating and over- school districts and employs a lead- meets with a representative of the for all learners,” she said to the completing work for a doctorate in seeing the analysis of all student ership team that provides support Massachusetts Association of committee. “The future of our chil- Educational Leadership from data and coordinating and oversee- to the schools,” Clenchy said. School Committees, which has dren depends on what we set in Northeastern University in the ing all PK-12 curriculum, instruc- As examples of “pertinent assisted Northbridge in the search. motion today.” spring of 2011. tion and assessment initiatives.” focus,” he referred to “district dis- School board members will develop “I will maintain and develop She taught for 12 years in the Of her search for a superintend- cipline policy formation, special questions to be asked of the final- Northbridge’s vision of excel- Swansea Public Schools, the last ent position, Cote said her priority education services, fiscal accounta- ists. lence,” she said, “and I will clearly six as chair of the school system’s is “to find a district that is looking bility,student and staff equity,staff The new superintendent is articulate and communicate that science department. In 2000 and for a strong instructional leader professional development, curricu- expected to begin in Northbridge vision to the staffs, parents and 2001, during a one-year sabbatical, with moral purpose that will be lum and assessment review as well July 1. Gorky is currently the community members.” she was Statewide Science actively involved in the process of as providing leadership for school director of Institutional She wrote of her intention to Coordinator for the Massachusetts teaching and learning.” district regionalization efforts.” Advancement and Special help guide students to “work to Department of Education. KELLY CLENCHY Clenchy was chairman of the Programs for Marlborough public their full potential and of a “facul- In that capacity, she coordinated Kelly Clenchy, superintendent of Regional Intersectoral Provincial schools. ty committed to meeting the indi- and supervised the writing of the Orono and Veazie school district in Committee in Saskatchewan He Before beginning her current vidual challenges posed by each Massachusetts Science and Maine, rounds out the final three said it involved “working with assignment in August 2008, Gorky student in a direction that focuses Technology/Engineering candidates for superintendent of CEOs from justice, health, social was principal of a number of not only on high expectations and Framework. She also consulted Northbridge schools. services and education to develop a schools, including East Main Street student achievement but also the with the MCAS test-writing com- Clenchy obtained a Bachelor’s service plan that provided support School in Spencer from 1982 to social and emotional growth of mittees and provided professional degree in Education from the to at-risk families. He said the com- 1985; Brookfield Elementary each child.” development throughout the state University of Calgary in Alberta, mittee was responsible for develop- School from 1985-1987; Francis “My involvement with the devel- on standards-based curriculum. Canada, in 1988. He focused on the ing a new service model that pro- Kane School in Marlborough from opment of the Committee Core of She served as principal of Swansea biological sciences. He also did vided seamless support to families 1987 to 2001; Charles J. Jaworek Learning for the State of Public Schools for three years and graduate work at the university at risk within a large area.” School, also in Marlborough, from Massachusetts marked the begin- was assistant superintendent of from 1988 to 1990. In 1991 he At the Herbert School Division 2001-2004; Marlborough ning of long-term immersion in Swansea schools from 2001-2005. received a Master’s degree in in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada, Intermediate Elementary School, the review and revision of the She has been assistant superin- Education from Gonzaga where Clenchy was the director from 2004-2008. In her letter of Marlborough curriculum and its tendent of the East Bridgewater University in Spokane, from 2000 to 2004, he supervised all application, Gorky noted subsequent alignment to the state schools since 2005. Cote is current- Washington. He took additional aspects of the regional school dis- Marlborough public schools have standards as promulgated by the ly an instructor at American courses, in Elementary trict. That included formation of an enrollment of 4,597 housed in Board of Education,” she said. International College and was an Leadership, at Queen’s University “a five-year vision plan, financial six buildings. The intermediate Gorky spoke of the importance instructor at Fitchburg State in Kingston, Ontario in 2007-2008. visioning, technology planning, elementary school she headed over of public relations. But she said College from 2002-2005. The gradu- “As a ‘retired’ coach,” Clenchy audio/visual computer assisted four years had an enrollment of 740 “the success of education in any ate courses range from “Teaching wrote, “I understand the impor- instruction delivery, online course in grades 4 and 5 and 120 staff setting is found within the hearts Mathematics: Elementary and tance of team-building, whether it development and implementation, members. of the classroom teachers.” Early Childhood” to “Supervision is at the school level, district level, development of an inter-school dis- Gorky received both her under- Education experiences she pre- and Evaluation.” or within a school board.” trict shared services program, pro- graduate degree — a bachelor of sented as strengthening her ability “Teaching these courses helps “It is no different from the finest fessional development programs arts in Elementary Education — at to serve as a superintendent was me to stay current with the most of orchestral conductors who work that included core actualization, Worcester State College and a her chairmanship of the recent trends in education and to ensure that a section of their data driven instruction as well as a Master of Education in Leadership Massachusetts Elementary Central allows me to make a positive con- orchestra sounds like one voice,” school plus provincial initiative.” and Administration there. She has Alliance, Professional tribution to a new generation of Clenchy continued. “A coach does a master’s degree plus 60 in contin- Development Organization for teachers,” Cote said. the same,” he said. “You work to uing education credits, also from Thirteen Communities, her men- She was a member of the State ensure that your team plays as if VALLEY NOTEBOOK

ciated with this possible agreement.” Chairman Kevin Kuros, explained the idea to have area select- Breen and Watson think that state and/or federal funds could men confer with state Highway Commissioner Louisa Mendon looking to Uxbridge help facilitate a “regional solution to an infrastructure prob- Paiewonsky and Department of Conservation and Recreation lem.” They said Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Rep. John Commissioner Rick Sullivan was born out of a meeting last fall to bolster water supply Fernandes, D-Milford, were both initially supportive of the idea. among town planners, the Central Massachusetts Regional “We understand that agreements such as this require time to Planning Commission and representatives of the Blackstone REGION — Mendon has expressed interest in purchasing develop, negotiate and approve, which is why we would like to River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. water from Uxbridge. meet as soon as possible,” they wrote. “There was discussion in that meeting about how the towns In a letter to the Uxbridge Board of Selectmen, Mendon Some sections of Mendon have had to purchase water from could best promote movement of the bike path project and facil- Selectmen Chairman David Breen and Water Commission neighboring Hopedale in recent years due to well contamination. itate its design, funding and construction components,” DiPrete Chairman Dwight Watson said they would like to initiate dis- wrote. cussion on the matter in the near future. The letter, which area selectmen were scheduled to review “We believe that a long-term agreement could be beneficial to BIKEWAY PROJECT earlier this week, lists right-of-way, funding, maintenance, sup- both Mendon and Uxbridge with Mendon willing to negotiate an port and communication as key issues to be discussed with the Selectmen from several Valley towns including Uxbridge and initial buy-in fee as well as a rate surcharge or premium for each state officials. Northbridge are being asked to request a conference with state billing period for the length of the agreement,” the Mendon offi- “As we successfully increase our regional efforts on many officials about the much-anticipated Blackstone Valley Bikeway. cials wrote. “Mendon would also be willing to pay all costs asso- community projects, the bikeway has surfaced as an extremely Development of the project, which has faced a series of delays ciated with extending the water main in Uxbridge to the Mendon important project that can benefit from renewed collaboration,” and is now estimated to cost about $30 million, would create a town line and within Mendon to connect to our existing system, the letter states. “Our interest is in moving the bikeway project bike path along the Blackstone River from Worcester to as well as all metering, testing, permitting and other costs asso- forward in the most efficient, cost-effective, and cooperative Providence, R.I. Portions of the manner. The municipalities recognize the bikeway as being a bikeway would run through tremendous asset for the Blackstone Valley and the Uxbridge and Northbridge. Commonwealth as a whole.” Uxbridge Director of In addition to Uxbridge and Northbridge, selectmen from Planning and Economic Millbury, Sutton, Grafton and Millville are being asked to sign Development Megan DiPrete, in the letter. a memo to Uxbridge Selectmen BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 9 Kuros bemoans state of Massachusetts GOP

reform…. is it ever going to stand you have done differently in the KUROS up? campaign? continued from page A1 KK: I’m not sure how much more BVT: Have you been able to put we could have done with the budg- when GOP popularity was at your race for state representative in et we had — about $18,000. Perhaps record lows across the country — perspective? we should have focused more on Kuros almost pulled off the equiva- KK: We went from 7 percent fundraising earlier in the cam- lent of a political miracle. He did it name recognition in May to 47 per- paign in order to have a bigger war by visiting thousands of homes cent of the vote in six months. chest to get our message out there across the district, the majority of We’re pretty happy with what we better. Paul probably out-raised me which are in Kujawski’s stronghold got in that short period of time. about 3-1, including his $2,500 con- of Webster and Dudley. One thing struck me, though: tributions from several lobbyists. Now, almost three months after Everyone knows about all the So that’s a big challenge. I didn’t Election Day, Kuros sounds very major votes — the gay marriage accept any lobbyist money. Money much like a man who wants a vote, the marijuana vote, the race- talks. Look at the presidential elec- rematch in 2010. Meanwhile, he has track vote, the tax vote — those tion — McCain was outspent 3-1. If his hands full overseeing the busi- types of things. But what nobody is you really boil it down, we ran on a ness of at this time of national eco- really aware of is the day-to-day shoestring. If I do this again, I nomic meltdown. votes that actually affect your life. won’t jump in until I have at least a For example, next year’s $25,000 war chest to start. BVT: How is Uxbridge planning Massachusetts tax return is not We did the majority of our door to handle reduced levels of local aid going to have a deduction for a knocking in Webster and Dudley, from the state? home heating oil tax credit because where Paul was strongest. The fact KK: We are actually going to the Legislature voted to eliminate that we took the other towns with- hold a Special Town Meeting to that. I spent $700 to fill my oil tank out doing as much shows we tar- address the budget. Our board is when oil was at its peak; that would geted the right areas. The next time being proactive… because even be great to be able to write that off we do this, I’ve got about 250 sign without any [local aid reductions] on my tax return. There’s almost placements ready to go, including our projected revenue is probably no press coverage of that. That’s in Webster and Dudley.That means going to come up about $150,000 the one thing that surprised me the 250 potential cocktail parties or Andy Levin photo short. People aren’t buying new most when I was going door to door picnics. I think as far as breaking Kuros: ‘I tend to think we need to have a brand that should be focused on fiscal sen- cars, so excise taxes are coming in — I would ask them, ‘Did you know through, you just have to get to sibility, family and smaller government.’ low. Housing starts are down… I that Paul [Kujawski] voted to sus- know more people. You share your think there is only one new start in pend the home heating oil tax cred- message, you don’t change who you spouse had donated to Paul’s cam- ‘Democrat Light,’ then people town in the past several months. it, or that he voted against expand- are, and if they’re on board, Even without the harsh winter and paign. So they are afraid of losing should vote for the real thing. It’s a ing the senior citizen Circuit they’re on board. It’s just going to committee appointments and that challenge. overspending our snow removal Breaker tax break?’ They were sur- mean more groundwork. budget, with local receipts light type of thing. My question is: What prised. That’s because no one is more power could possibly be BVT: What led you to become a and the shoe dropping on local aid there to act as a watchdog. My cam- BVT: Your fellow Republican and — we’re facing a tough situation. taken away from Republican legis- conservative? Were you raised in a paign Website selectman, Mike Potaski, recently lators at this point? There’s so little Republican family, or was there I don’t want to make this a parti- (www.kevinkuros.org) is still up described the state GOP as being san thing, but within a month of left to lose by actively campaigning some outside experience? and I’m considering using it to dysfunctional. Do you agree? [for a Republican]. There was only KK: I grew up the son of a union taking office, [Governor] Deval keep a running log showing what KK: It is and I’ll share an exam- Patrick restored something like a handful that reached out to me — steelworker in a suburb of the Legislature is up to. ple with you: I was at a Republican [Representative] George Peterson Pittsburgh, so I was raised as a $600 million in cuts [former The other interesting surprise gathering and I spoke with two leg- Governor] Mitt Romney had made wrote me a check out of his cam- Democrat. I went away to college that came out of the campaigning islators, looking for some support. paign fund. But I wrote to every and, as fate would have it, I was to [that] budget. We keep hearing process is that people were much The first one told me he would tell there is a ‘structural deficit.’ But single Republican who did not have paired up with an ultra right wing nicer than I expected them to be. Paul that he tried to talk me out of an opponent just asking for a $100 roommate. We argued politics all who votes the structure? It’s not an You show up at their doorstep running, but that he would work organic thing. Deficits are created donation — I went ‘o-for.’ That’s the time and eventually I found unannounced — I knocked on 5,000 with me behind the scenes. He said indicative of how we are so afraid myself defending positions that I by people who vote on the budget. doors — and you tell them you are there is an unwritten rule that ‘we It’s only ‘structural’ because people of losing what we have; we are not really didn’t believe in. It was kind running against someone who has don’t work against our brethren willing to stick our necks out to of like a light switch for me. I used vote it into place. There’s nothing been there 14 years. People were because we have to work with them that says you can’t eliminate this expand what we have. That’s a to hear that Republicans are not typically very nice, much nicer on committees’ and that kind of problem. socially conscience and that they or scale back that. Now, if you look than I am when someone shows up thing. The second one… the blood at Patrick — who’s not known as a There’s also the question of are selfish. But this kid’s mother at my house unannounced. It kind of drained out of his face whether to have a ‘big tent’ or a didn’t have to work outside the frugal guy — he made several hun- teaches you humility and also when I said I was going to run and dred million dollars worth of cuts ‘small tent.’ I tend to think we need home, yet she volunteered 40 hours restores your faith in people. That it was a very strained and strange to have a brand that should be a week for social organizations. I and all but $30 million was overrid- was positive. conversation. When I got home I den by the Legislature. All the ear- focused on fiscal sensibility, family learned you can be Republican and did some online research, and dis- and smaller government. That’s a socially responsible, you can be a marks were overridden. People BVT: Looking back, what would covered that that legislator’s talk about ethics reform, earmarks brand. If we’re just going to be Republican and not selfish.

POLICE LOGS UXBRIDGE • Jacob Hamelin, 17, of 23 Yale St., Uxbridge, was arrested Jan. 15 and charged with domestic assault with a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, and malicious destruction of property over $250. He was held pending arraignment in Uxbridge District Court. Officers took Hamelin into custody after being called to the scene of a domestic situation between family members. The arrest was made at 9:35 p.m. by Officer Josiah Morrissette, assisted by Officer Steven Prior and Sgt. Michael Wilson, at 23 Yale St.

• Carresse A. Gray, 17, of Southwoods Drive, Uxbridge, was arrested Jan. 17 and charged with domestic assault and battery Desmarais was taken into custody when it was discovered on a with a dangerous weapon. routine motor vehicle stop that she was operating without a dri- She was released on bail pending arraignment in Uxbridge ver’s license. District Court. The arrest was made at 8 p.m. by Officer Josiah Morrissette, Gray was taken into custody after officers responded to the resi- assisted by Sgt. Tara McCrohan, at 26 Douglas St., Uxbridge. dence for a domestic disturbance. The arrest was made at 10:15 p.m. by Officer Gregory Bach, assist- • Keith M. Lambert, 19, of 446 Douglas St., Uxbridge, was arrest- Ken Ballou ed by Officer Steven Prior, at 76 Southwoods Drive. ed Jan. 20 and charged with operating a motor vehicle after revoca- Building Contractor tion of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. West Street, E. Douglas • Daniel Brancho, 19, of 7 Crownshield Ave., Uxbridge, was arrest- Lambert was arraigned in Uxbridge District Court. ed Jan. 18 and charged with warrant default. The vehicle was towed after a routine motor vehicle stop, where 476-7674 He was held pending arraignment in Uxbridge District Court. it was found the vehicle had a revoked registration. The arrest was made at 9:45 p.m. by Officer Kevin Sullivan, assist- The arrest was made at 5:15 p.m. by Officer Josiah Morrissette NEW HOMES • REMODELING • SIDING on Granite Street. ed by Officer Josiah Morrissette. ROOFING • REPAIRS • ADDITIONS Established 25 Years • Tina Marie Desmarais, 39, of 10 Grove St., Millbury,was arrest- • Kelley M. Shelton, 31, of 11 Buffam Road, Uxbridge, was arrested Jan. 19 and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehi- ed Jan. 20 and charged with shoplifting. cle. She was held pending arraignment at Uxbridge District Court. She was released on bail pending arraignment in Uxbridge The arrest was made by Officer Josiah Morrissette, assisted by District Court. Officer Steven Prior, at 9 p.m. at Hannaford’s, 158 North Main St. To advertise call SHINGLES - Lisa RUBBER ROOFING - BANKRUPTCY REPAIRS Lemoine 508-865-7444 at FREE ESTIMATES IS AN OPTION FULLY INSURED 508-909- MA LIC # 111318 4063 ★ Most People are Eligible ★ MA LSL # 97139 RI LIC # 258 If you are facing foreclosure or overwhelmed by bills, harassed by creditors, and feel you just can’t get ahead, call now and find out your legal rights. Attorney Rose Clayton 508-832-9006 We are a Debt Relief Agency. We provide assistance to individuals to file Call Kathy 1-800-353-2476 for bankruptcy relief pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code. 10 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Balmer School students recreate Ellis Island

UXBRIDGE — Fourth-graders in Jennifer O’Brien’s class at Balmer School participated in an “immigration simulation” earlier this month. The students portrayed immigrants from different countries that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New York, where they spent the day at Ellis Island. “This activity really brought home the idea that people coming to America had to have a lot of courage and determination to enter a place that they knew nothing about in order to live the rest of their lives,” O’Brien said.

Courtesy photos Top, from left, Abby Labrie, Katherine Puda, Chloe Burchard, Julia Russell, Back, from left, Zach Merian, Brendan Morganelli, Zack Maclean, Nolan Reilly, Meghan Bolotin and Tala Rousseau. David Rea, Matthew DeLuca, Nick Johnson, Connor Nowlan and Matt Bender. Bottom, from left, Maddy Green, Liliana Dowd and Ashley Senosk. Front, from left, Jake Tricomi, Kevin Smith and Cameron Frieswyk.

Dr. Brendan Morganelli examining Irish immigrant A bunch of eager immigrants awaiting their exams and interviews. Connor Nowlan , the registry clerk, interviews Irish immigrant Nolan Reilly (left). Zach Merian. Local bridge repairs moving slowly; Uxbridge in mix

BY PATRICK SKAHILL When exactly these bridges will become a people so they’re not high on the list,” he said. Barack Obama’s proposed $825 billion eco- STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF “reality” is subject to state schedules, but “The state is using its strategy to make sure nomic recovery program, which will focus on REGION — Planning work continues on based on last week’s report, the earliest — the most important bridges are prioritized … public works projects throughout the country. repairs for three local bridges, but estimated Uxbridge’s River Road Bridge — won’t kick off but we understand this creates a huge incon- “You have a refreshing sense of leadership completion dates are still years away. for at least another year. venience for people [locally] … it’s upsetting [with Obama] … people believe in him and Last week, officials spearheading Gov. Work on this estimated $1.99 million project for people to think their lives are going to be he’s good for the country,” Kujawski said, Deval Patrick’s Accelerated Bridge Program is tentatively slated to wrap up in 2012, reports interrupted.” reflecting on the fed’s take on the current eco- (ABP) gave a progress report on the status of state. Currently, state officials report 543 nomic crisis. “It will be interesting to see how the West Dudley Road Bridge in Dudley, The West Dudley Road Bridge, which has MassHighway and Department of fast the government will react.” Mechanic Street Bridge in Douglas and River been closed for more than a year, is carrying a Conservation and Recreation (DCR) bridges The ABP Oversight Council established by Road Bridge in Uxbridge — saying engineer- similar schedule and will not be re-opened to around the Commonwealth are “structurally legislation includes representatives from the ing and planning work continues on each proj- thru traffic until work is completed in the win- deficient.” Executive Office of Transportation, ect. ter of 2012. If funding for these projects were to stay at MassHighway, and DCR and is required to State inspectors have closed all three Cost estimates for Dudley’s projects are the current levels, this number could increase to establish project criteria, approve projects, bridges to thru traffic due to “structural defi- highest of the three local outlays — hovering 700 by 2016, but proponents of the Accelerated monitor progress, and report regularly to the ciencies.” around $3.18 million. Bridge Program argue the eight-year project legislature. According to the Beacon Hill leaders, the Preliminary reports indicate Douglas’ $1.22 will reduce that number to approximately 450. The Accelerated Bridge Program will pro- proposed bridge repair work will be backed by million project will not wrap up until 2014. While some are expressing concerns the vide the latest information on project the ABP’s $3 billion in gas tax revenues and Kujawski last week acknowledged the time- economy could hamstring the project, progress on the ABP Web site, federally-backed grant anticipation notes. lines for the various projects would require a Kujawski took an opposite take last week. www.mass.gov/acceleratedbridges. “This is an important step forward for our certain degree of patience, but said this was “I don’t think it’s going to be cut,” he said. community,and I thank the Governor and my expected considering the first bridges the “In fact I think it’s something we will see mov- Patrick Skahill may be reached at 508-909- colleagues for making this necessary bridge state will service are in more urbanized coming quicker.” 4129, or by e-mail at pskahill@stonebridge- upgrade a reality,” said State Rep. Paul munities such as Springfield and Fall River. One of the catalysts for this project, press.com. Kujawski, D-Webster. “These [local bridges] don’t serve a lot of Kujawski continued, could be President

District, including the towns of Douglas, Kujawski family and let CCC volunteers know cat. CCC Shelter Oxford, Uxbridge, Dudley and Webster. “I was that the match was right by rubbing and Manager Joy Daigle Gretel finds the ‘purr-fect’ very attached to him.” purring her approval. says that while some So, on a cold Friday evening in December, After adoption forms were filled out and people are willing to home with Kujawskis Paul, wife Paulette, and son Jonathan decided checked, Purr-Bucket went off in her carrier pay premium prices to end their days of yearning for a purring pal to settle into a new home. The Kujawskis’ for designer cats, for WEBSTER — Following the November elec- by visiting the Community Cat Connection beautiful “post and beam” home, built in 1988 less than $150, com- tions, the Kujawski family of Webster lost (CCC) where friend Jane Gogolinski volun- by Bay Bath students, turned out to be the munity members can their beloved cat of 14 years, a tabby called teers. “purrfect” palace for the young kitten. Its adopt a cat from the Reese. All three were drawn to the same shy, grey- large windows offer a bird’s eye view of the CCC shelter with all “Reese was always there to cheer me up haired kitten with huge double paws. Shelter yard’s many bird feeders. Its fireplace hearth of its shots, when I came home from a tough, stressful day volunteers called the kitten “Purr-Bucket” has a mat that proclaims, “Cat Nap Inn.” spay/neutering in the State House,” said Paul Kujawski, a because she was a bucket of love. Purr-Bucket “She’s so unique,” said Kujawski, who included. “While the state representative for the Eight Worcester immediately bestowed her trust on the decided to rename the newest member of the CCC shelter is Courtesy photos family Gretel. “When great,” said Daigle, Gretel greets you at the I’m in the den, she “it’s not a replace- door with “Come on in!”; even fetches a toy ment for a great home note: mat. mouse for me and with a loving family.” brings it back to my If a “regular,” non-designer cat can be just lap.” as loving, kind and sweet as an expensively Cuddling Gretel in bred cat, why spend more? her arms, Paulette The Kujawski family couldn’t agree more. Kujawski added, “I For information about adopting a cat, please really, really love her.” call Joy Daigle at the Community Cat Gretel is one lucky Connection at 508-847-0966. Want to Advertise in The Blackstone Valley Tribune?

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BY THOMAS MATTSON TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — As much as most people hate January — at least folks north of the Mason-Dixon line — it has its attractions. Before the days of heightened awareness of how chemicals might be lurking in icicles, they were not only things of mysterious beauty,but also a free if flavorless popsicle for kids. If these ice stalactites got to be really long, they made good swords for the seven-year-old set. But in regard to confusing icicles for linguini, now we have had warnings about not ingesting ice from roofs because there might be asbestos or something else in it. Fair warning. So far, Indian gum is probably safe unless it is next to a construction site. But that is another season. On the subject of roofs, we may notice that only in winter, when houses are at least mostly covered with snow, does a line of dwellings built to the same pattern yield such a striking symmetry. That is the case this month with houses on Church Avenue in Rockdale when viewed from in front of St. Peter’s Church. Down the hill, the parallelograms that make up the siding of a footbridge across the Blackstone just north of Sutton Street seem to resist snow, but the planks that provide the path for pedestrians are covered in close to a foot of snow. Down a mile or so along Route 122, in Riverdale, James Knott, owner of Riverdale Mills, has installed an up-to-date, remote control dam with steel panels. No longer are the flashboards low- ered and raised to control the flow of the Blackstone. With the touch of a button on the second floor of the historic plant, he can instantly control the rush of water and observe the effect from a nearby window. Nevertheless, the churning Blackstone is as picturesque as it must have been to the former proprietors of the mill that made bayonets during the Civil War and farm implements for the Westward surge after that war. In World War II tinfoil was shredded there and sent to Britain, where Allied pilots dropped it in the German war zone to jam their radar so it could not pick up incoming planes. It was called “windrow.” But in time the Germans figured out how to get around it. Gate controls still stand near the millpond above Riverdale Mills. Although many Massachusetts high schools had hockey teams that go way back in time, the Valley was slow to catch up. There used to be a kid named Gautreau who wore a pointed knit cap and was a whiz at pond hockey in Northbridge in the late 1960s. But it was years before Northbridge High got aboard the hockey program, including Uxbridge and Valley Tech players on their teams. Now three out of the top 10 scorers in the league the Rams are in are from the composite Northbridge team.

An old tree on School Street in Rockdale looks as if it were climbed decades ago.

The “flashboards” at the Riverdale Mill are ”down,” allowing a rush of water through the Riverdale Dam.

Above: Three old gate controls at the Riverdale Mill. Left: Close- up of a gate control at the Riverdale Mill Pond.

The roofs of these houses on Church Avenue in Rockdale are lined up in an architectural symmetry.

Footbridge over the Blackstone River in Rockdale just above Sutton Street. Icicles on a house in Riverdale. 12 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE SPORTS

A TRIP AROUND THE TRACK Nick Ethier photos NORTHBRIDGE — Runners from Northbridge, Uxbridge, Grafton, Auburn, Oxford and Millbury participated in a SWCL East indoor track meet Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Northbridge High School

Minutemen top Valley Tech BY NICK ETHIER tained its lead, which was now 50-39. SPORTS STAFF WRITER Once again, the Beavers threatened to CHARLTON — Bay Path coach Mike close the gap. With three minutes to go, Lavin knew that getting off to a quick senior Jake Elliot stole the ball and drove start Tuesday, Jan. 20 against a quality to the hoop for a lay-in, making it 57-48. team like Blackstone Valley Tech was Elliot had a great game off the bench for essential. Valley Tech, finishing with a team-high 17 The Minutemen certainly did just that, points and six rebounds. netting 24 points in the first quarter to the “He’s the sixth man, but he’s probably Beavers’ 12. Valley Tech attempted multi- third or fourth in the team in minutes,” ple second half rallies, but the Kahler said. “He’s out there for his speed Minutemen held on for a 67-59 victory. and defense. He should be starting, but “That was the key,” Lavin said about the what a lift off the bench he gives us. He’s great first quarter. “A good team like they the only kid that played well for us.” are, to get on top of them is the key.” After Justin Stacy banked home a 3- Scott Palmerino was on fire in the first pointer from the top of the key, making it quarter for Bay Path scoring 10 points, a six-point game, Renaud drove to the including two 3-pointers. hoop and hit a couple more baskets and Valley Tech’s Jake Elliot The Minutemen also won second-quar- free throws, icing it for the Minutemen. ter scoring, 17-15, with Palmerino con- Renaud finished with 20 points, most in had 17 points and six necting on two more treys. He had 18 (of the second half. his game-high 23) points at halftime. And “When you get yourself in a hole like rebounds off the bench more importantly, Bay Path had a 41-27 this against a good team, (Bay Path) knew lead. what they were doing,” Kahler said. in a tough loss to Bay Path “Scotty is our go-to guy,” Lavin admit- “They did a good job. They beat us.” last week. ted. “When he gets in a good rhythm we Lavin was happy with the way his team give him the green light to shoot.” contained the Beavers from hitting out- “We gave up shots in the corner, and we side shots and getting easy inside looks. knew what their offense was,” Valley Tech “We played a good team defense,” he Y coach James Kahler said. “It was going to said. “We packed in our zone pretty good.

B be 3-pointers in the corner. We got a little We boxed out well on the boards.” lazy.Our defense was horrible.” Valley Tech was without senior starter The Beavers began the second half on Mike O’Leary,who was sidelined with the an 8-2 run to close the gap, 43-35, but Bay flu. But Kahler won’t use that as an Path got back into the scoring touch. With excuse. Palmerino now struggling from the out- “I thought we played pretty poorly,” he side, point guard Steve Renaud picked up admitted. the scoring slack. Both teams now have identical records “Steve is just a hustler,” Lavin said. of 7-3 overall, 4-2 in the Colonial Athletic “He’s our playmaker. He drives the ball League. well.” “That’s a great win,” Lavin said. “We’ll

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most veterans who recently SATURDAY returned from a combat zone. They are entitled to five years of free VA JAN. 31 care. The five-year “clock” begins with their discharge from the mili- UXBRIDGE — Uxbridge Supports tary, not their departure from the Our Troops proudly invites the com- combat zone. munity to a benefit event to help sup- Each VA medical center across the port local troops stationed stateside country has an enrollment coordina- and abroad. The event will be held tor available to provide veterans from 6-11 p.m. at the Uxbridge VFW, information about these programs. Route 16. A donation of $10 per tick- Veterans may also contact VA’s et is welcome. A fun evening con- Health Benefits Service Center at 1- sisting of a hot/cold buffet, dancing, 877-222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA and raffles are being planned. The health eligibility Website at raffle’s grand prize is a beautiful, www.va.gov/healtheligibility. patriotic quilt, prepared and sewn by the Blackstone Heritage Quilt Guild. UXBRIDGE — When you’re finally All proceeds from this event directly done digging out your driveway after benefit the U.S. troops. For more a long, snowy winter, get ready to information, or to purchase tickets “dig out” your old Hawaiian shirts for the event or the raffle, please call and khaki’s for a “Margaritaville” Linda Simonds (508) 278-9425 or themed Uxbridge Superintendent’s Diane Moriarty (508) 278-5131, or Gala. visit the Uxbridge Town Hall. Come celebrate the beginning of Tickets will be sold in advance only; spring at the Crystal Lake golf no tickets will be sold at the door. course in North Smithfield, R.I. on Saturday, March 28. This is the fifth NORTHBRIDGE — The Lifeteen year the event has taken place, but program at St. Peter’s Church in the feel of the party will be much Northbridge will be holding a less formal than in past years. Souperbowl of Caring drive to The festivities will begin around 7 help raise money for the p.m. with dancing to the beat of a Northbridge Food Pantry. After live band. Many delicious appetizers every Mass during Superbowl week- will be on hand and a cash bar will end on Saturday,Jan. 31 and Sunday, be open for all you “Parrotheads.” As Feb. 1, the teens will collect money LAMONTAGNE TO MARRY BESHAW in the past, a silent auction will have donations in soup pots that will go to many exciting items to bid on and the Northbridge Food Pantry. They REGION — Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lamontagne Jr., of Uxbridge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle M. will be a major highlight of this fun- will also be accepting donations of Lamontagne, to James W. Beshaw, son of Joseph and the late Lynne Beshaw, of Douglas. filled evening, which will end non-perishable items. If you would Michelle is a student in the physician’s assistant program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. around 11 p.m. Information about like to help support their fight James is a soldier in the United States Army. ticket prices and times will be avail- against hunger, please mail or drop A March 7 wedding is planned. able in the near future. off your donation to Lifeteen, St. All proceeds from the gala benefit Peter’s Church, 39 Church Avenue, the Uxbridge Education Foundation. Northbridge, MA 01534. If you have Wine & Spirits. must have the following immuniza- Massachusetts Board of The gala is the major UEF fundrais- any questions, please contact Patty ing event of the year and provides Corkum at (508) 234-7033. tions: Registration in Nursing. TUESDAY 5 DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, The TEAS Review courses will be grant funding to supplement the dis- Tetanus) offered in two sessions at Valley trict’s operating budget. The grant NORTHBRIDGE — The annual K of monies are used to allocate funds to C Free Throw Contest will be held FEB. 10 4 OPV (Polio) Tech. Mathematics will be held from 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Reading teachers and staff who are develop- from 2-4 p.m. at the Whitin ing innovative approaches to cur- SUTTON — The Sutton Women’s 3 Hep-B (Hepatitis B) comprehension and test-taking Community Center in Whitinsville. riculum as well as to provide schol- Club will have as its guest speaker Lead test strategies will be held from 6-8 p.m. All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invit- arships to graduating Uxbridge Dennis Rice, executive director of Varicella Vaccine (or medical docu- on Thursday, Feb. 5. Each session is ed to participate in the local level of High School seniors. Alternatives of Whitinsville. mentation of having the chicken $25 and a minimum of 10 registra- competition. Winners of the local The UEF is seeking help from local Discussion will be on the “green” pox) tions is needed to hold the sessions. contest will be awarded plaques and businesses or private citizens to renovation of the historic Whitin The Mantoux (Tuberculosis) Test is Students must register in advance. will progress through regional- and donate money, gift certificates, gift Mill and the programs offered to highly recommended but not For further information, please visit state-level competitions. All boys baskets or any other appropriate individuals with disabilities. The required for kindergarten the Valley Tech Web site at www.val- and girls 10-14 from Northbridge, items to the silent auction to help meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Sutton If you have a friend or relative who leytech.k12.ma.us or contact Douglas, Sutton and Uxbridge are ensure a successful night. Please Senior Center, 19 Hough Road and is has an eligible child, please bring Kathleen Ashe, Valley Tech’s LPN eligible and will compete in their contact Judi Lanoue at (508) 278-8634 open to all women from Sutton and this notice to their attention. For coordinator, at (508) 529-7758, ext. respective age divisions. Last year ext. 7110, or surrounding communities. For planning purposes, it is important 3122 during school day. more than 151,000 sharpshooters [email protected] with more information, please contact that we have an accurate count of participated in over 3,100 local com- any donations. petitions. Cynde Balazs (508) 865-2301. students entering kindergarten. If UXBRIDGE — The regional animal you are unable to attend registration control officer and the Board of Tickets to the Superintendent’s Gala For more information, please call can be purchased at the superinten- Bruce Caissie at (508) 234-8856. on this day, you may call Health are holding the sixth annual Northbridge Elementary School at rabies clinic at the Blackstone dent’s office, the central office, the SATURDAY (508) 234-6346 to schedule an appoint- Valley Veterinary Hospital, Douglas schools’ main offices or from any TUESDAY FEB. 14 ment to register your child. Street, Uxbridge. The clinic will be UEF member. Please call the super- FEB. 3 held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on intendent’s office at (508) 278-8649. SUTTON — The First SATURDAY Saturday, March 21. There will also be a microchip clinic. Fee for the NORTHBRIDGE — Fairlawn NORTHBRIDGE — Registered Congregational Church of Sutton Christian Reformed Church is again Democrats in the town of will be hosting a dinner/dance at FEB. 28 rabies shot is $10 per animal and the fee for microchip insertion is $15 per partnering with Calvin College in Northbridge will hold a caucus at 7 Pleasant Valley Country Club. The presenting “The January Series” via UXBRIDGE — Massachusetts native animal. These clinics are open to all p.m. in Town Hall. The purpose of public is invited. Tickets are $75 Webcast, weekdays through Jan. 27, Phil Buck, biologist/explorer, is residents from Uxbridge, Mendon the caucus is to elect six local each. Table reservations are avail- from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Listen to high- preparing for his third ocean voyage, and Douglas. Democrats as delegates and three able at $650 for a group of 10, and ly acclaimed speakers inform and a 7,000-mile journey from Boston Bring your most recent rabies cer- alternates to attend the 2009 state $520 for a group of eight. challenge you each day on a different to Egypt aboard a primitive reed tificates if you want the long-term Democratic Convention, which will The evening will begin with a cash subject, event, and experience. This ship. Buck will be sharing his knowl- rabies shots. be held Saturday,June 6, at the Mass. bar cocktail reception and comple- award-winning lecture series is free edge at a 2 p.m. presentation at the Mutual Center in Springfield in mentary hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. A to the public. Fairlawn is handi- Uxbridge Free Public Library. This UXBRIDGE — The Young at Heart order to adopt the state Democratic four-course gourmet buffet dinner capped accessible and a nursery will program is free of charge and pre- group of Faith Fellowship Church Party Platform. will be served at 7 p.m. Music will be be provided. Fairlawn is located at sented by a Massachusetts Cultural will be taking two overnight trips Any town registered Democrat can provided by Music Sensations with 305 Goldthwaite Road in Council Grant and the Uxbridge this year — March 11-13 to Indian be elected as delegate or alternate at DJ Roberta Mandella. Whitinsville. For more information, Cultural Council. All ages are wel- Head Resort in New Hampshire and the caucus. Democrats are urged to Proceeds from the evening will bene- call (508) 234-2838. attend the caucus and vote. For more fit First Congregational Church of come. Registration is not necessary. June 14-20 to Mackinac Island, For more information, please con- Missouri. For more information, call information, please contact Sutton. UXBRIDGE — The town clerk’s tact Acting Library Director Debra Sue at (508) 476-3438. Chairwoman Denise Bilotta at (508) For tickets or reservations, please office announces that dog licenses 234-6763. contact Marie at First Young at (508) 278-8624. NORTHBRIDGE — The Alpha for 2009 are available. To get a Congregational Church at (508) 865- license for your dog, you must come 6914. introductory course to WEDNESDAY UPCOMING/ Christianity begins Sunday, Feb. 1, to the town clerk’s office in Town at the Pleasant Street Church, 25 Hall to fill out an application and pay FEB. 4 TUESDAY ONGOING Cross St., Whitinsville. The course is for the licenses. The fee is $7 per dog for people interested in finding out neutered or spayed and $11 per dog UXBRIDGE — The GFWC FEB. 17 UXBRIDGE — The town clerk’s what Christianity is all about and for not neutered or spayed. Cash or Uxbridge Woman’s Club will gath- office announces that 2009 census asking any and every question about checks made payable to the “Town of er at 7 p.m. at the VFW, Cross Road, UXBRIDGE — State Rep. forms have been mailed to all house- God, the Bible or any aspect of the Uxbridge” are accepted. off Route 16 for their regular meet- Jennifer Callahan, D-Sutton, holds. The town is required under Christian faith. The deadline to license dogs is ing. will host Java with Jenny state law to conduct the annual cen- Tuesday, March 31. Late fees will be (monthly office hours), from 6-7 Each Alpha session begins with a sus. free supper, followed by a video talk charged for each dog registered after p.m. at Mom’s Breakfast and All residents are urged to comply the deadline. SATURDAY Lunch. Residents are welcome and small group discussion time. with the census request. Answering The program continues for 11 weeks You must bring in a copy of each FEB. 7 to visit with the representative the census protects your rights as an dog’s rabies certificate, which will be to discuss issues or concerns and runs from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m.. Uxbridge resident and is the only The non-denominational Alpha pro- retained by our office. We will keep UXBRIDGE — Have you been look- over a cup of coffee. If the official proof of current and/or past the copy and cannot make copies in Callahan is unable to attend, a gram is for adults of all ages, and all ing for a great Valentine’s Day sur- residence. If you are a registered are welcome. For more information our office. prise for your sweetheart? There is member of her staff will be voter you must answer the census to For information about dog kennel present on her behalf. If this or to register, please contact Judy in still time to get tickets to the ever maintain your “active” status. the church office at (508) 234-5268 or licenses or for further information popular Wine and Chocolate Tasting time is inconvenient for you, Any resident with any questions or about dog licenses, please contact please call her district office line via e-mail at [email protected], or on from 6- 9 p.m. at Blissful Meadows concerns in regards to the census visit www.pscrc.org. the town clerk’s office via email at Golf Club. The event is guaranteed at (508) 865-7788 to schedule an may contact the town clerk’s office [email protected] or by to be a sweet treat for that special appointment at your conven- by e-mail at town.clerk@uxbridge- telephone at (508) 278-3156. ience. REGION — For veterans struggling someone. This successful fundrais- ma.gov or via telephone by calling financially due to a job loss or ing event is hosted in partnership by (508) 278-3156. decreased income, the Department DOUGLAS — Open burning began the Uxbridge Rotary Club and the WEDNESDAY of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an on Jan. 15 and end on April 30. The Uxbridge Woman’s Club. All pro- REGION — To assist potential stu- assortment of programs that can fee for the permit is $5 for the season. ceeds will benefit local charitable FEB. 25 dents in preparing for the Practical relieve the costs of healthcare or pro- Please be aware of the following initiatives. Tickets are $30 in Nursing Program admissions exam, vide care at no cost. changes in issuing permits this year: NORTHBRIDGE — Registration for advance and can be purchased at TEAS Review (Test of Essential Veterans whose previous income • All permits will be issued only at the 2009-2010 school year’s full-day Lynch’s Riverview Wine & Spirits Academic Skills) courses will be was ruled too high for VA healthcare the fire station between 9 a.m. to 2 kindergarten program will take and are also available from members offered at Blackstone Valley may be able to enter the VA system p.m. Monday thru Saturday. place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the of the Uxbridge Rotary and Regional Vocational Technical High based upon a hardship if their cur- • To activate your permit on the day Northbridge Elementary School Woman’s Clubs. Any unsold tickets School in Upton. rent year’s income is projected to fall you wish to burn you must call (508) library. will be available at the door for $35. The TEAS test is part of the admis- below federal income thresholds due 476-2267 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is not necessary to have your child Attendees will enjoy a spacious sions requirement for students to be to a job loss, separation from service • No burning will be allowed on attend registration. event that will incorporate the full accepted into Valley Tech’s new, or some other financial setback. Sundays. Children must be 5 years of age on usage of the Blissful Meadow’s facil- highly popular post-secondary Veterans determined eligible due to • No permits will be issued for the or before Sept. 1, 2009 to be eligible ity. Other offerings include beer and Practical Nursing Program, which hardship can avoid co-pays applied clearing of wooded lots. for entry into kindergarten. margarita tasting, hors’doeuvres, is scheduled to open with its first to higher-income veterans. • Permits are for Douglas residents At the time of registration parents and chocolate delights. Raffles class this fall. The system has Qualifying veterans may be eligible only. must present a birth certificate, include two Red Sox tickets, a 50/50 received prerequisite approval to for enrollment and receive health Any questions, please call (508) 476- most recent physical and an up-to- and assorted gift baskets. Wines will develop a practical nursing program care at no cost. 2267 date immunization record. Prior to be furnished by Lynch’s Riverview for initial authorization from the Also eligible for no-cost VA care are entering kindergarten, students Turn To CALENDAR page A16 14 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Douglas school budget surveyed

BY THOMAS MATTSON Parent/Community focus group was Individual Educational Programs. school, the school lunch, Circuit As of Oct. 1, 2008, the total enroll- TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER held. • Continue to maintain buildings Breaker, School Choice In, state, fed- ment in Douglas public schools was DOUGLAS — The School On Feb. 5, there will be a Local and improve operational efficien- eral and private grants, other revolv- 1,775. Committee has until March 18 to Government Officials focus group cies. ing funds, and student agency funds. The high school had 452 students. adopt the FY2010 school budget, and session. On April 1, a Senior Citizen Iacobucci has also been going over The amount of funds Douglas The eighth grade, housed in the high School Business Manager Dean focus group is scheduled. the current, FY2009 school budget. budgets have provided above the school, had 118 students. Enrollment Iacobucci is doing his best to keep “In the past,” Iacobucci declared For one thing, although Gov. Deval state’s figures for net school spend- at the Douglas Elementary School the board updated. to the school focus groups, “we have Patrick has said he will not cut ing: FY03, $256,559; FY04, $447,999; was 411 in grades K-2. The interme- Iacobucci is not winging budget been able to solicit your input on Chapter 70 aid to schools, there is an FY05, $857,490; FY06, $510,780; FY07, diate elementary school had 663 stu- figures all by himself. expanding our programs… With air of uncertainty until the “ninth $717,027; FY08, $578,801; FY09, dents in grades 3-7. School Superintendent Nancy cuts imminent, we would appreciate inning” is over, which will be per- $291,762. The average class size for grades Lane relays the needs of a myriad of your input to identify haps within weeks. Beyond that For those same years, Chapter 70 K-7 was 19.4, 20.1, 22.3, 22.6, 22.5, 25, school programs, and Iacobucci programs/services you feel are vital point, cuts in current budgets are state aid for the school budget has 24.2, and 24.2. Figures for the high applies his knowledge to implement- and, if possible, that should be held almost unheard of. been $5.1 million for FY01, $6 million school and grade 8 were unavailable ing the financial aspects of those harmless.” Still, reviewing the FY 2009 school for FY02, $6 million for FY03, $5.8 because of the variety of program needs. The response: budget is of concern to the school million for FY04; $6 million for FY05; offerings in the upper grades. Part of the school administra- • Maximize use of revolving funds department. $6.5 million for FY06; $7 million for Iacobucci noted 84 percent of the tion’s approach to getting input from — School Choice and Circuit The operational budget for FY 2009 FY07; $7.2 million for FY08; $8 mil- school budget goes toward salaries. the community and school staff is to Breaker. is $11,374,677, including transporta- lion for FY09. He said that percentage is in line hold focus meetings. • Seek new grant and revenue-gen- tion. The story of School Choice is pret- with figures from other schools. For example, last Wedesday, Jan. erating opportunities. School expenses borne by the ty much written by the arrival of the In the course of his explanation of 21, there was an Administrative • Target reductions to programs town include: administrative servic- new high school in 2003.The follow- figurews, Iacobucci said if for some Team focus group meeting. On the and activities that impact the fewest es, $176,709; maintenance, $45,000; ing numbers trace School Choice In reason the state cuts the FY 2009 same day,the School Committee had students. employee retirement, $218,963; and School Choice Out since FY Douglas school budget by 3 percent, its own focus meeting. • Continue to fund consumables insurance — employee, $1,906,531; 2001: that would mean Douglas schools Then, on Jan. 22, the high school associated with the Harcourt series insurance — non-employee, $78,227; FY 2001, In — 16.7, Out — 94.1; FY would have to cut back its budget by staff, the intermediate/elementary for students at Douglas Elementary debt service, 2002, In — 23.7, Out — 96.2; FY 2003, $241,987. If the state reduces the local school staff and the pre-K and ele- School and at Douglas Intermediate $1,180,910; School Choice Out, In — 31.37, Out — 91.2; FY 2004, In — school budget by 5 percent, the cut- mentary school staff held separate Elementary School. $308,768; Regional Vocational School, 54.9, Out — 68.7; FY 2005, In — 98.1, backs would by $403,311. focus group meetings. • Maintain appropriate staff levels $547,308. Out — 68.9; FY 2006, In —90.4, Out — He pointed out it is especially hard Last Wednesday, Jan. 28, high to the extent possible. The total cost of education is list- 68.2; FY 2007, In — 82.5, Out — 50.5; to cut a budget this late into the aca- school students had a focus group • Maintain technology. ed at $15,837,093. FY 2008, In — 88.5, Out — 48.5; FY demic year (July 1, 2008 — June 30, get-together. The same day, the • Provide services as mandated by Other programs include pre- 2009, In — 91.0, Out — 45.5. 2009). NHS juniors advise Obama on economy, war, environment OBAMA be a doctor, noted the “prices of houses went “Many people are homeless and are trying continued from page A1 up dramatically because the government to keep warm,” she said. “Homeless people… allowed people to get into the housing market worry about when they can get their next bers of troops at Saddam Hussein, then let the that didn’t have the collateral that they once meal or if they will survive the night.” Iraqi leader get away to fight another day were required to have to get into that market.” Further complicating that, she said, is that because the U.N. mandate had not authorized “The market became over-inflated, and children are often involved as part of home- going all the way to Baghdad. many houses were foreclosed on. Then the val- less families. In 2003 the U.S. did go all the way to Baghdad ues of houses decreased significantly,making “Many of their [the homeless’] children do and we are still there almost six years later. it a buyers’ market.” She called it “just one not go to school on a daily basis… Many shel- So the war was once again, in 2008, a major example of the poor economy that every ters do not accept families or even children,” political issue, and for most of the time American is facing.” she said. between 2003 and mid-2008, it was the No. 1 Stefaniak favored bailing out General ‘One of your campaign trail points was to issue in America. Motors, “because the auto industry is largely help the children in schools,” Springer But when the U.S. economy plunged into an where our economy lies.” reminded the new president. She urged him to even deeper recession in the latter half of In an interview later, Stefaniak said build family shelters and to raise taxes to do 2008, the economy once again became the Obama’s inaugural address was “a very good it. uppermost issue for Americans. speech… It impacts me. It seems he said all the Although James Menard said he was aware On Inauguration Day Jan. 20, Northbridge right things. He referred to America as a of the many issues — healthcare, illegal High School students viewed the inaugura- whole, rather than as one group [among immigration, the economy — that Obama tion on a live television feed into the school’s many]. He spoke of world peace. He talked dealt with in his campaign, he said “global theater. about the U.S. being prosperous again.” warming” will have the greatest effect on us Social Studies teacher Rene Lafayette Nick Zenquis, who hopes to become a sur- in the long run. assigned his students a review of Barack geon, saw the economy as No. 1. Menard said he thinks the world is waiting “People can’t send their kids to college,” he for one country to take the initiative to deal Obama’s inaugural address while comparing Thomas Mattson photo it to Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s third inau- said in an interview. with the problem in a major way. Menard fig- gural in 1941 and to John F. Kennedy’s inau- He thinks there is a need to diminish our NHS junior Lisa Stefaniak wrote President Obama ured some 1.4 billion cubic tons of gas emis- that the economy is the nation’s top issue. gural in 1961. dependency on foreign oil and to create sions enter the atmosphere every year in the “In the case of FDR,” Lafayette explained to renewable energy resources. He sees wind U.S. And that does not count the “contribu- and solar approaches as ways to generate new tions” from motorcycles, trains, planes, trucks his juniors, “there is a parallel between the were good enough, I obviously disagree.” ‘war’ tenor of America then with what we are sources of energy. or boats, he said. A new kind of car or even Zenquis said he liked the way Obama spoke “But you are already on the right track as better mufflers would greatly help the prob- facing in 2009 with the war on terror and our far as the war,”Lesco continued in his letter to economic woes.” negatively about politics and his realism in lem, he wrote Obama. understanding it will take time to address all President Obama. “You have said you will “Another thing that would help the econo- “Kennedy, besides being the last son of the remove our soldiers so wantonly placed in Commonwealth to be elected president, repre- the problems this country faces. my, Menard said, “would be to require light Toni Ambrogio, who hopes to become an unnecessary and dangerous situations, and I bulbs to meet the same standards as the com- sented a generational shift much as Obama admire that you advocate peace.” does today,” Lafayette observed. anesthesiologist, saw another priority. pact fluorescent bulbs… It would reduce the “I felt the biggest issue [Obama] has to tack- “I would like to thank you for your time in amount of energy used to light the bulb while Of 110 responses from Lafayette’s 126 junior reading this humble letter,” Lesco wrote. students, 38 said the economy is the No. 1 le is health care for the elderly,” she said. keeping the same performance.” “Obama needs to pay attention to health “President-elect is, no doubt, a busy job and Allison Kosciak saw the economy as the top issue facing America and of course the new you may have other briefings to read, lunches president. Some 25 students thought the war care.” priority Obama needs to deal with. Olivia Marchi was concerned with the state to catch, people to shake hands with. Taking She said she wants to go into nursing or is still the leading issue. Seven chose the envi- the time to read a letter from a high school kid ronment as the No. 1 challenge. of the economy nutrition or maybe even public relations. “There are other problems in America that shows some real character.” She spoke of the situation of families trying In her letter to President-Elect Obama a “I view you as a symbol of hope for week before he was sworn in, Toni Egnitz are important, like energy, the war in Iraq, to put one or more children through college in crime, medical care, China, the European America, and a symbol of peace for the hard times. explained the format assigned by Lafayette. world,” Lesco wrote. “You have not only bro- “Currently a senior at Northbridge High Union and the Middle East,” she acknowl- “This assignment is one that our teacher, edged, “but how do you expect to fix those ken new ground in this election, but you will Mr. Lafayette, gave us students so that as a School,” she said, “I am involved in a govern- bury the monetary and moral holes dug by ment class entitled Citizenship in Action problems if there is no money to use?” high school we could be leaders,” wrote Marchi also expressed great concern about our current president (George W. Bush), not Lauren Drew. “Being one of the first and pos- (CIA).” that he doesn’t love our country as much as She noted the course assists and eases stu- education and level opportunities for all. sibly the only high school to do this made him Ashley Choiniere, who said she wants to go the rest of us.” and us very proud.” dents in the transition from legal minor to Michelle Springer, who wants to be a doctor adult. She said the course conducts “simula- into psychology,was appalled at the size of the Focusing on poverty as the nation’s No. 1 U.S. debt. some day, sees doing something for the home- issue, Drew said she took part in a program, tions,” has guest speakers, field trips and dis- less and other unfortunates as this country’s cussions. She was against giving money to the car Young Neighbors in Action, in which youths companies. priority. from churches across the country go to cities Then Egnitz got right to the point. She said many are still struggling in the “As our 2009 president-elect,” she said, ‘It’s money we don’t have,” she said. “Some “to help serve the poor and people in need.” companies give twice as much to their work- aftermath of Katrina four years ago. “In my experience,” she said, “I have trav- “your first priority should revolve around our “Two-hundred-seventy-five thousand nation’s dwindling economy… With our coun- ers [as other companies].” eled to Detroit and San Francisco and have “Going green with the environment, if homes were destroyed,” she reported. seen hundreds of people suffering from pover- try in dire need of some assistance, I sincere- She also worries about people getting ly hope that all promises of change are ful- advertised, would help with the economy,” ty and who need help… I know that poverty Choiniere said. “But people are not so eco- through a snowy winter on the streets of isn’t only in Michigan and California. It is filled. Remaining optimistic, I can only hope Chicago. that it’s not too late to make a difference.” friendly.” right in my own backyard and even in yours.” Egnitz urged Obama to reverse the trend For Tyler Lesco, Obama’s priority should be toward outsourcing business and manufactur- ending the war in Iraq. ing. He should look at our reliance on foreign “It has gone on far too long, and it is still oil as well as at the use of oil by individual draining our country’s morale ad coffers,” Americans in their life styles. said Lesco, who thinks he will major in Music “The creation of new energy policies is a or English in college. must,” she wrote to the president-elect Jan. 8. “I believe that the war is wrong,” he added, Citing the national economy as the No. 1 “and people are dying when they shouldn’t be. issue that Obama would face when he I know our government had its reasons for the assumed office, Lisa Stefaniak, who wants to invasions, but when it comes to whether they BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 15 The Valley View

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BY TERESA A. FRANCO Boston and here in the district. talked about $1 trillion of federal STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER There’s also additional work where stimulus. Now, it may be a $1 tril- REGION –– Sen. Michael O. Moore, you have a staff that’s having to lion, but that $1 trillion may con- D-Worcester, may only be three adjust to [former Sen. Edward sist of tax cuts, which may not weeks in to his first term as state Augustus] transitioning out. And equal full direct funding. I think senator, but he has already hit the when I’ve been meeting with these something will pass. I think it’s ground running. various groups I was getting calls necessary something does pass.” He was officially inaugurated from these constituents asking if I Wednesday, Jan. 7, and since then, was already in office when I was What other action are you tak- he’s been attending meetings and actually trying to address issues, ing, or planning on taking, to taking care of business regarding go to meetings and address the stimulate the economy? important issues, like the economy staff. So, it’s been quite busy.” — which he recently mentioned is “Right now, it’s mainly helping the unusual for a new senator to deal What’s a typical day like for towns apply for that. The Senate’s with. you? just released legislation on trans- Moore, who represents Millbury portation, which is supposed to and Grafton, took some time out of “It’s racing from one meeting to help actually reduce vocation serv- a busy day last week to speak with another meeting. I actually enjoy it ices and help with efficiencies.” the Stonebridge Press about how — I do enjoy it right now.” his days in office are going so far. Are you finding it to be a chal- How prepared do you feel for lenge taking office in such a How has the community taking over for Augustus? tough economic time? responded since you’ve been in office? “I feel very well prepared. I am “Yeah. Some other senior senators extremely, extremely happy I took that we’ve spoken to have said that Teresa A. Franco photo “Very good. It’s been a great com- that month and a half off. I gave the six of us that are becoming sen- Newly inaugurated Sen. Michael O. Moore has had an extremely busy start since he munity response. As in the cam- myself a month to transition. ators are unlike senators in the took office Wednesday, Jan. 7. paign, where I tried to make myself There’s a federal stimulus package past that have had a certain ‘hon- as accessible as possible, I’m con- that’s being discussed so we were eymoon’ –– we don’t have that. Our ing in day the Senate president Do you have any other tinuing to do that.” able to help the towns that might first vote was literally the one on gave her speech starting off the thoughts? not have applied. So we were able the 9C budget cuts. It wasn’t like we session and focused on reform How has the transition been? to help [the towns] in the process of had, you know, a few sessions rather than revenues. Reform is “I hope people realize that this is a applying for the stimulus package where we go over the rules first first. It’s a good starting point. You tough time … I think it shows that “Busy — very busy. I left the –– if it is in fact approved by and then discussed committees. have to look at reform and ineffi- it’s not just Massachusetts. We’re Sheriff ’s office [Nov. 28] and I Congress.” Our first vote is dealing with a ciencies and from there address falling victim to the crisis the thought I’d have a slow transition major economic crisis that’s not whatever gaps and what problems entire country is going through into office, but it’s been very busy What do you think the chances only affecting Massachusetts but there are. We’re looking to making right now. I know myself and the trying to meet with different are of the stimulus package affecting the entire country.” programs more efficient. But chal- other senators are going to try to towns, various constituents and passing? lenges create opportunities. And take a leadership role and adjust groups that have issues in their leg- Are you confident you and other it’s an opportunity for us to actual- the issues.” islature. It’s just as busy if not “Two weeks ago, I thought it was new senators can handle the cri- ly examine our state services and busier and that’s where I’m con- much more likely it was going to sis? programs that hopefully we’ll Teresa A. Franco may be reached at founded by interviews with the pass. Now you’ve been hearing dif- make more efficient.” (508) 909-4136 or e-mail her at tfran- staff. People are applying from ferent theories about it. They first “Yes, I was very pleased. My swear- [email protected].

CALENDAR Boatman at (508) 473-9600. and moderate- income persons prepare their grams, lab testing resource, acute illness care, continued from page A13 federal and state income taxes during the tax counseling, medications, specialist referral, NORTHBRIDGE — Looking to get rid of your season. The program is entirely managed and chronic illness care. Also, referral for financial th NORTHBRIDGE — Whitinsville Social used books? The 10 Gear Christian Youth staffed by volunteers. Volunteer counselors and aid and prayer support from 12 churches. Library’s Literacy and ESL Program is Cyclists of Whitinsville are raising money client assistors are needed in all parts of offered to individuals who would like to learn or through donations of new and used books, CDs, Worcester County. NORTHBRIDGE — The all-night parking ban improve their English skills. Tutors available DVDs, videos, and audio books. The group has No accounting experience is needed, although will remain in effect until April 1. The ban is for one-on-one or group lessons. There is a small placed a drop-off donation container for resi- basic computer skills and e-mail access are nec- effective from 1-6 a.m. and is applicable to all fee for the workbook. For further information, dents, businesses, schools, libraries, and other essary and basic acquaintance with tax issues is streets with the following exceptions: please stop by or call library at (508) 234-2151, ext. groups who wish to contribute books they no desirable. Training and mentoring will be pro- • Even-numbered side: D Street, High Street, 4. longer have a use for and would like to see re- vided. One does not need to be a member of Linden Street, Main Street from Buma Square purposed, while also raising money for the AARP to serve. Go to AARP.com/tavolunteers to Border Street, Maple Court, Overlook Street, NORTHBRIDGE — Adult Children of cycling group. and click on tab for “Leadership Development” Upper High Street from 66-100, Water Street Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12 Step Ala-non fellow- The “Got Books?” donation container, distin- and open pages for “Client Facilitator” and from Main Street to gate at the Shop yard ship of men and women whose common pur- guished by its lively purple and yellow signs, is “Counselor.” Please call (508) 753-7905 if inter- entrance, Johnston Avenue from Brook Street to pose is healing, recovery and discovery of self. conveniently located at the Expanded ested and for more information. end of Johnston Avenue. The ACA meeting in the Northbridge area Blackstone Regional Recycling Facility (behind • Odd-numbered side: East Street from meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Oakhurst the fire station) at 193 Main St. in Whitinsville. NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley Free Johnston Avenue to Christian Church lot, Conference Center (Catholic Charities), 120 Hill Donations can be made by the public during reg- Medical Program, dedicated to the memory of Forest Street, Johnston Avenue from Church St. For further information, call Rose at (508) ular Recycling Center hours, every Saturday Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m. on the Street to East Street, Pine Street, Prospect Street 234-9004. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the exception of second Monday of the month at Northbridge from Cottage Street to Church Street, Upper January and February. Funds raised through High School, 427 Linwood Ave. This is a project Border Street from D Street North, Water Street th HOPEDALE — A new Alzheimer’s book donations will benefit the 10 Gear of the Northbridge Association of Churches. from gate behind fire station to bottom of hill, Caregiver’s Support Group meets from 9:30 to Christian Youth Cyclists. This program is for the uninsured. No appoint- Granite Street from 23 Granite St. to East Street. 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each ments needed. Violators of the ban will be tagged and if inter- month at Sacred Heart Church on Hopedale REGION — The AARP Foundation-sponsored General comprehensive services and referrals fering with snow removal will be towed at Street. For more information, call Cecelia tax preparation program, TaxAide, helps low- include general physicals, pap smears, mammo- owner’s expense. FFRREEEE!! ““SSPPEECCIIAALL”” DDEELLI IVVEERRYY!! Please look at the label on the front page of this week’s newspaper. If it says RESIDENT, you MUST fill out the coupon below to guarantee your FREE weekly home delivery of the Blackstone Valley Tribune. *If your name is on your label, or if you have already filled out a coupon please ignore this message. Your free delivery of the Blackstone Valley Tribune will continue

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WATER continued from page 1 tion corridor — Route 146. Boucher “You look at the future demands,” said there may be an issue of what is said Haire. “The best control is zon- transported on 146 and the effect of ing.” lation projections for Douglas, salt on groundwater. “There seems to be more than Selectman Mitchell Cohen suggest- Also addressed were the distances enough water for a long, long time,” ed the ones by the Central required for piping water to possible said Josey. “There is some land we Massachusetts Planning industrial development sites. might be able to buy, piecemeal or Commission have been most accu- The Glen Street wells site was the whole piece. We’re looking into rate. CMRPC estimates a population seen as one of good water quality it.” of 8,600 in 1010, 9,300 in 2015, 10,100 protection on town-owned land. When Brouillette expressed her in 2020, 10,700 in 2025, and 11,400 as FST commented on aquifer pro- concern about the protection of of 2030. tection — where it might be unnec- aquifers beneath the 36-square-mile In a longer-range estimate, the essary and where it might be a good town, Josey said the aquifer on the CMRPC sees 22,000 as the popula- idea. east side of town has no bearing on tion build-out for Douglas. In other Areas with the possibilities of water supply. words, given the amount of land industrial development were consid- “It does not contribute anything available and the current infrastruc- ered in relation to infrastructure to the town wells,” said FST hydro- ture, 22,000 is the limit of population needs. One discussion with the geologist William Beyer. that Douglas can support. It could be board centered on the wisdom of “Should the protective controls be attained in 10 years or 30 years or 75 putting in all the infrastructure left in place?” Boucher asked, refer- years. But once Douglas reaches needed for industry or waiting for a ring to Area 4. “We think they Thomas Mattson photo 22,000, if it ever does, that will be its specific developer to do it. should be removed,” said Boucher, From left, FST engineer William Beyer, Robert Josey and Colin Haire. saturation point. In regard to the town’s major “but there may be other opinions. It FST thinks the saturation point is industrial site — south of Route 16 depends on exactly what the town Planning Board member Ernest shelf. I’d worry about getting plans higher, around 30,683, based on a near the Webster line — Boucher wants to do with this land.” Marks said he thought houses along through the Conservation capacity for 10,766 residential said it would take 3.5 miles of Selectman John Bombara said he the Mumford River would be more Commission compared to doing the dwelling units with an average of pipeline to supply water there. favored “saving something for the important to provide service for plans.” 2.85 persons per unit. “It would be better served by the generation coming up in 30 years. than outlying areas. “The intent of Chapter 43B is that The town has 20 miles of pipe that Webster system, which is nearby,” What I get out of this report is that “We were told [infrastructure we have a process that covers all the ranges from 2 inches in diameter to Boucher said. one-third of our water supplies the improvement] was coming 30 years [permitting] bases and lets a devel- 16 inches. It has two service areas, “Areas No. 1 and No. 3 have the town now.” ago,” he said, “but it went to North oper know how long it will take,” the high service and the low service most potential for industrial devel- Brouillette noted there are some Street developments.” Brouillette declared. areas. There are two water storage opment,” Boucher said. Area 1 is the 700 acres in the so-called Four-Town Boucher said 40 percent of the “A big developer would do it,” said tanks, the 1950 250,000-gallon site south of Route 16 near the area from North Street to Oakhurst town’s residences are served by the Haire. Common Street standpipe and the Webster line and Area 3 is in the Road [in Sutton and Northbridge] water system. Croteau called designs a minor 1997 750,000-gallon concrete tank off northwest corner near Joe Jenny considered possible industrial sites. Brouillette wanted to know why problem. Franklin Street. There are three Road. But each of those sites, if Executive Administrator Michael the water plan says it would go out “The whole problem would be gravel-packed wells and one tubular they used Douglas water, would Guzinski said about 300 of those to Riedell Road [near the fire sta- Conservation,” he said. well field. The town has a pump require from 2.5 to 3 miles of acres are in Douglas and about an tion]. Brouillette said she wants the capacity of 1.06 million gallons per pipeline extensions and also boost- equal number in Sutton. “The capacity of the [wastewater town to be ready “so if someone day. The current average water ing stations, he said. Selectman Scott Medeiros noted treatment plant] was figured on calls tomorrow and asks how long it usage per day is 254,000 gallons. As for Area 2 off Davis Street, some of the projected building proj- service areas like Riedell Road,” will take to hook up with the sewers, By 2030, FST predicts, the total Boucher said the 12-inch line on ects in town over the next 20 years Josey noted. {we’re ready].” water usage per day will be about Route 16 to the high school could be are municipal — a school, a police “We keep running around in cir- “It would be helpful to determine 371,000 gallons, still just a little more extended. station, etc.” cles about economic development,” what those Conservation issues than a third of capacity. Area 4, off Gilboa Street up to Additionally, Medeiros asked said Brouillette. “I look forward to are,” said Selectmen Chairman There is apparently a problem Route 146, would need 6,500 feet of where the town’s Water/Sewer seeing the water plan. We want to Michael Hughes. with useable water storage. Not all pipeline and a new water storage Commission thinks the growth of mesh things together, she said, “We’ve got to get a consensus on such sources provide the standard facility, he said. the system will stop. referring, for example, to laying the Board of Selectmen,” said 20 pounds per square inch of pres- Boucher advised the town not to “Is there a limited radius?” he water and sewer pipes at the same Brouillette. “We’ve got to know what sure to all locations. Selectmen said do final drawings now, but to wait asked. time so a road does not have to be is going in there [on a specific site], they thought it is the fire chief ’s call until a specific developer comes in. “The Department of torn up twice. and what the grades will be.” to look at that. FSI agreed with that. For one thing, he said, blueprints Environmental Protection (DEP) Brouillette said the town is not in “Maybe you have an open discus- FSI recommended a $6,385,000 cap- drawn now would be of limited would probably never allow you to a mindset for industrial and com- sion meeting with the Conservation ital improvement program for the value in three years. go into a two-acre residential zone,” mercial development. Commission,” said Medeiros. water system over the next 20 years. Also, he said, “it depends on what said Josey. “We don’t know how we’d connect Croteau suggested Conservation The plan addresses needs for infra- type of industry you’d consider.” “You can go into other towns with the infrastructure,” she declared. Commission agent Steven Zisk and structure improvements and main- “Douglas sits on a very large an inter-municipal agreement,” said “We have the sewer plant capaci- he [Croteau] walk a site and red-flag tenance programs. water supply,” said Brouillette. Croteau. But, he said, the DEP is ty,” said Haire. “It’s just a matter of what needs to be marked out. Threats to water quality in Noting the wells provide a third of interested in recharging. who is going in there.” Selectmen expressed enthusiasm Douglas included the wastewater their capacity to fulfill the town’s Medeiros mentioned the possibili- Responding to Brouillette’s con- for that initiative. It was also agreed treatment plant, which discharges current needs, she asked: “What do ty of developing a site with a small cern that infrastructure designs are the Aquifer Protection Bylaw effluent into the Mumford River, towns do if they have an excess network [of services] that would be absent, Croteau said “design is pret- should be reviewed. land use, and the major transporta- water supply? Do you protect it?” independent. ty basic… You take them off the Moore kicks off ‘District Days’ in Sutton

SUTTON — In an effort to enhance artist Jack connections between the communi- Keough, whose ties of the Worcester & Norfolk office and art District and Beacon Hill in Boston, gallery are Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, vis- housed in the his- ited Sutton Wednesday,Jan. 21, for the toric Manchaug first of many “District Days.” Packing Mills Complex, his schedule for the day were visits to which has been KP’s Breakfast and Lunch, the converted to com- Manchaug Mills Complex, the Senior mercial spaces Center, Sutton High School and Town for use. There, Hall. Moore viewed “Our local communities are the some of Keough’s backbone of the Commonwealth, and artwork, and dis- I am excited to continue connecting cussed many of with everyone in the areas I represent the opportunities through the ‘District Days’ I will be that can be holding,” Moore said. “It is my hope to afforded to small reach out to as many people as possi- businesses dur- ble, as it is essential for me to hear the ing a recession. Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, speaks with Steve Beck, a resident of Manchaug, at KP’s Breakfast and Lunch. needs of our residents, local officials Following on and volunteers — even more so during Moore’s schedule a time of economic despair. I look for- was the Senior Center. Sitting with introduction of his work in the ward to continued visits in our dis- over 20 seniors in attendance, the sen- Senate, senior and junior class mem- trict’s schools, town halls, senior cen- ator fielded questions on a variety of bers posed their questions to the sena- ters, and local businesses, so that issues, ranging from the tor, who spoke candidly with them for everyone may have an opportunity to Massachusetts Turnpike’s tolls, the an hour about tolls, his biggest legisla- bring their ideas to Beacon Hill.” governor’s impending cuts of local tive goals for this year, and how he Beginning his day, Moore held cof- aid, and President Obama’s initiatives arrived in the world of politics. fee hours at KP’s Breakfast and and the impact they may have on At the last stop of the day, Moore Lunch, where he sat down with locals Massachusetts. Also in attendance at visited with Town Administrator dining in the early morning hours. the Senior Center was Michael Chizy, James Smith Selectmen John Hebert During that time, Moore even received chairman of the Board of Selectmen. and Chizy — who landed himself back some serious questions from sixth- Continuing on down the road, with the senator after his visit at the grader Gwen Weissenger, who was Moore visited a Government class at Senior Center. Also in attendance excused from school to meet with the Sutton High School, fielding questions were Fire Chief Paul Maynard and senator. that the students had compiled as a Chief of Police Dennis Towle. Moore next went to meet with local homework assignment. After a brief Facing local aid cuts from Governor Deval Patrick in the next couple weeks, Moore spoke frankly with the local officials about how Sutton could be affected by the Governor’s budget hatchet. Citing the fact that he was the only Democrat to not grant Patrick expanded budget-cutting pow- ers, Moore assured the officials that he would do everything in his power to assist them and the town for this year and fiscal year 2010. Moore will continue to hold similar “District Days” over the course of the next few months. For more information on when your community will be spotlighted, visit www.senatormoore. com. Richard Julian; Delta Generators B SECTION The Hot Spot, page B2 FRIDAY,JAN. 30, 2009 Hot Spot — B2 Legals — B3, 4 Real Estate — B5-7 Business Directory — B7 Imperial Cars — B8

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ixing blues and elements mentary. Julian's of Louisiana funk with latest album is M Memphis soul and '50s being regarded by rock, the Delta Generators are critics as his best electrifying the New England offering to date, and blues-and-roots scene. has earned praise for its dry lyric wit and innovative genre blending. GETTING Don't miss the N UNE artist who Randy I T Newman once called “One of the MARK best songwriters and record makers RENBURKE I’ve heard in a very long time.” He’ll be Says bass player Rick O’Neal, on at 8 p.m. this “The band was formed and built Saturday at Victoria on the chemistry of four players.” Station Cafe in Rick and his brother, Charlie Putnam. Richard Julian (on guitar), are joined by singer- harmonica player Craig Rawding FRIDAY, JAN. 30 • Mark Renburke & and drummer Jeff Armstrong. Tripleshot, The • Bill Eagan, 9 p.m., Fiddler's Galway Bay Irish Pub, The band already shows the fire Green, Worcester and confidence of a long-estab- 186 Stafford St., Delta Generators • The Chris Fitz Band, 9 p.m., Worcester lished group, winning the Boston Gilrein's, Worcester Blues Society Blues Challenge in • Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., • Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute), • Major Motion, 7 p.m., Wolf • Senior Discount, Year of the 346 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 2008. Their first album, “Devil in Cow, Social Suicide, Spider Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, the Rhythm,” was also released • Matthew Stubbs, Soul Bender, Uncasville, CT Uncasville, CT Rockets, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, 9 p.m., Gilrein's, Worcester last year. Widening their fan base Worcester by doing club dates all over New • Treadwater, One Lane Bridge SUNDAY, FEB. 1 THURSDAY, FEB. 5 • Mark & Scott from Max Creek, (CD release), Gutta, Mike & England, the band has begun to • Blues Jam w/Jim Perry,4 p.m., • Bill McCarthy’s Open 9 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Amanda Lirange, 8 p.m., Lucky set their sights even higher. Greendale's Pub, Worcester, Mass. Mic(upstairs), 8 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Southbridge Dog, Worcester. “We’d love to be touring more Sturbridge • Irish Session w/ The Pikey's: • Weight of Gravity and Jediah, than just regionally,” explains MONDAY, FEB. 2 • Dean Bagley, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Rose and Fred Higgins, Patrick 9 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Rick. Before they go national, Breeze, Webster Fyfe and Friends, 9 pm, Dark Southbridge Open Mic, 8 pm, Dark Horse don't miss the Delta Generators • Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute), 7 Horse Tavern, 12 Crane Street, • Rose Colored Glasses, 9 p.m., Tavern, 12 Crane Street, this Saturday, Jan. 31 at The p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Southbridge. The Pump House, Southbridge Southbridge Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret, • Ultimatum, 9 p.m., The Pump Casino, Uncasville, CT Conn. • Pucker, 9 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, TUESDAY, FEB. 3 House, Southbridge Sturbridge Singer songwriter, Richard • McMurphy's, 9 p.m., TJ If you’re a live act that would • Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., The • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 Julian is back on tour and coming O'Brien's, Sturbridge like to be featured, know of some- Whistle Stop, Oxford pm, Greendale's Pub, Worcester, to Putnam, Conn. this weekend in • Tongue and Groove, 9 p.m., one else who is, or simply want to • Delta Generators, 8 p.m., The MA support of his latest album, Colombo's Cafe, Danielson, CT let us know about an upcoming Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, • Decades By Dezyne, 7 p.m., “Sunday Morning in Saturday’s • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt gig, e-mail me at the address below. $10 Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Shoes.” City, CT Anything I get before Friday of • Richard Julian, 8 pm, Victoria Uncasville, CT A member of the Little Willies each week will make the following • The Trammps, 8 p.m., Wolf Station Cafe, 91 Main Street, with Norah Jones, Julian is a Friday’s paper. Keep the music live Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Putnam, CT WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 unique and intelligent artist. With and not so quiet here in Uncasville, CT • Dan Chauvin, 9:30 pm, The a toughened voice but subtle • Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Northeastern CT & Central MA! Gold Eagle, 8 Tracy Road, acoustic guitar, each of his songs SATURDAY, JAN. 31 TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge Email Mark: Dayville, CT radiate with soulful spirit and his • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, GettingInTune@Mark • Brandt Taylor, Spruce Street • Deeds of Carnage, 9 p.m., PJ insightful brand of social com- RI Renburke.com. Tavern, 8 p.m., Clinton O'Connors, Jewitt City, CT Things I liked, didn’t like in ’08

t’s a little late to be doing this, pers is a good year, in this writer’s “Get Smart” the Crystal Skull” but we’ve barely just turned the opinion. “Wall-E” Tom Brady’s injury I corner to 2009, so as long as BIRD’S This probably shouldn’t be this far Gutta Gisele Bundchen we’re still in the first month, it’s down the list, but our honeymoon Britney Spears Alan Colmes still appropriate to look back at to Aruba. One week completely Texting Layoffs in the newspaper industry 2008. NEST removed from work, family and Shopping more at local stores. Revisionist history We’ll keep it simple and limit it any other distractions. But one Satellite TV Bill Maher to things I really liked about 2008 WALTER week was enough. It was good to be Getting a new town manager in Oprah and things I didn’t particularly back. Southbridge Dr. Phil care for. BIRD JR. “The Ruins” Now this was a good Joe the Plumber Madonna Things I really liked: horror movie. Not too much gore, “Gary Unmarried” The flight home from Aruba My wedding. I’ll be honest. I but enough thrills to creep you out “Damages” Texting actually thought of the Celtics’ ner No. 17 Watching my son play baseball and Having to scour the Internet for a championship before this (sorry, Sarah Palin basketball Things I didn’t particularly care Wii for my wife’s birthday. Ebay to baby!). But if I didn’t put it at the “Batman: The Dark Knight” My colleagues for: the rescue! top of the list, you might not hear The Red Sox making it to the The presidential campaign The Red Sox losing in the Open Meeting Law violations from me ever again. In any case, it American League Championship John McCain American League Championship Scapegoating the media was marriage No. 2 — the last one, Series The Relay For Life in Southbridge Series Scapegoating Sarah Palin thank you, to the love of my life. My 40th birthday party. Thanks The birth and baptism of my god- The presidential campaign Charter Communications Thank you to all our friends and everyone for caring enough to son Barack Obama Laying off employees family who joined us on the special make a big deal out of it. My tax refund Facebook The Casella hearings day. Thanks to Jediah and One Southbridge. It’s been my home- Lunches at the Elm Center Café “The View” Wall Street Bailout Sweet World for providing the live town for a few years now, and it Facebook Rev. Jeremiah Wright Economic collapse musical entertainment. never disappoints. Bill O’Reilly Sean Penn Joe the Plumber The Boston Celtics winning ban- The newspaper business. Another Tina Fey “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Credit cards year still putting out print newspa- State’s jobless rate on the rise again

REGION — The Executive Office of Labor Services. Rental and Leasing and Finance and Electronic Products, Fabricated Metals, and and Workforce Development reported today Insurance. Machinery. that the Massachusetts unemployment rate Trade, Transportation and Utilities jobs Construction jobs, which were down 2,500 increased from 5.9 percent in November to EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW shed 3,400 jobs in December, with Retail in December, have declined by 9,400 over the 6.9 percent in December. Trade again accounting for most of the loss- last four months. At 125,400, jobs are down Job losses for the month of December Education and Health Services, es. A small gain of 300 was recorded in 11,700 or 8.5 percent from one year ago, the totaled 16,800. The recent job losses and Massachusetts’ largest sector, lost 700 jobs in Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities. largest percentage decline of any sector. increase in the total unemployment rate December. Educational Services posted a At 557,300, employment is down 14,100 from The job numbers are the result of a month- reflect the national economic recession’s small gain for the second straight month one year ago, with nearly all the job loss ly survey that uses U.S. Department of Labor deep impact on Massachusetts during the while Health Care and Social Assistance attributed to declining retail sales. Bureau of Labor Statistics methodology. fourth quarter. recorded small losses. At 637,400, Education Leisure and Hospitality jobs were down More than 8,000 Massachusetts employers The national unemployment rate and Health Services added 9,300 jobs over the 900 in December with losses divided between are surveyed to determine the number of increased from 6.8 percent in November to year, the largest sectoral job gain and the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation and jobs by industry. These estimates are the 7.2 percent in December. One year ago in strongest sectoral growth rate, up 1.5 per- Accommodation and Food Services. At economic indicator used to gauge the December 2007 Massachusetts recorded a 4.3 cent. Heath Care and Social Assistance 296,900, jobs are off 6,100 over the year, with Commonwealth’s employment growth pat- percent rate while the U.S. rate stood at 4.9 accounted for a 7,300-job gain; Educational losses of 3,200 in Arts, Entertainment, and terns. percent. Services added 2,000 jobs over the year. Recreation and 2,900 in the much larger A downward revision of 14,300 to the Accommodation and Food Services. Jobs in the Professional, Scientific and LABOR FORCE OVERVIEW November estimates resulted in a job loss of Business Services declined by 7,500 in Information jobs were up 200 in December, 22,300 for the month. The unusually large December. Over half of the monthly job loss the fourth consecutive monthly increase. At monthly revision is a result of procedural was recorded in the Administrative and 89,900, employment in Information is off 100 The Bay State’s labor force was down 3,100 changes made by the U.S. Department of Support Services component, which over the past year with over the year gains in over the month with 35,700 fewer Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. These includes Temporary Help. At 478,000, Software Publishing and Massachusetts residents employed and changes are applied to all states and are employment is down 6,200 from one year ago, Telecommunications offset by declines in 32,600 more unemployed. At 3,418,100, the designed to bring the sum of the states jobs with gains of 3,400 in Professional, Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory labor force is up 15,300 from this time last estimates into closer alignment with nation- Scientific, and Technical Services more than Publishing. Government added 500 jobs in year as 74,000 fewer residents were employed al employment estimates. offset by declines in Administrative and the month of December. and 89,300 more were unemployed. The state’s preliminary annual average Support Services. Manufacturing jobs declined by 1,000 in Labor force estimates for Massachusetts, unemployment rate for 2008 was 5.1 percent, Financial Activities employment was off December after losing 3,300 the previous developed using the U.S. Department of up from the 4.5 percent rate for 2007. The U.S 900 over the month, with losses in Finance month. Most of the losses over the last two Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics model, are annual average rose from 4.6 percent in 2007 and Insurance and Real Estate, Rental and months have been in durable goods. At based on information on Massachusetts’ res- to 5.8 percent in 2008. Nearly half of the Leasing. At 217,500, Financial Activities jobs 285,000, Manufacturing employment is down idents’ employment and unemployment sta- state’s December losses occurred in are down 7,000 or 3.1 percent from one year 8,600 or 2.9 percent from one year ago with tus collected through a small monthly sam- Professional, Scientific, and Business ago, with losses split between Real Estate, the largest losses in Computer and ple survey of households. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 3 Valley Tech application deadline next Friday

REGION — As educators across than that date because every stu- and vocational laboratories to see today’s job market and admission to April 4. the nation devise strategies to dent who applies is granted a per- the wide array of learning opportu- post-secondary institutions the “With the continuous and gener- enable students to master the sonal interview and those inter- nities available to students. Despite choices students make during high ous support of our stakeholders, we diverse skills needed to achieve suc- views will be scheduled for between being postponed a day due to school are magnified.” strive to provide a measurable cess in an ever-changing global Monday, Feb. 9 and Monday, March inclement weather, the turnout was During the past several years return on their investment by economy, a greater emphasis is 9. Local sending middle school sys- a reflection of the appeal Valley there has been a steady increase in preparing students to be successful placed on competency-based voca- tems may have earlier deadlines, so Tech has with students in the the number of applications of can- in the workforce, at the post-second- tional technical education. parents should be aware to make region, including the towns of didates wishing to attend Valley ary level, and in the military,” That interest has been clearly evi- sure all materials are submitted on Northbridge, Uxbridge, Sutton and Tech. It is expected that more than Superintendent-Director Michael dent with the number of students time. Douglas. 750 students will apply this winter Fitzpatrick said. “Today’s skills are expressing interest in attending Each January,Valley Tech hosts a “It is vitally important for stu- for admission to the class of 2013, far more advanced and complex Blackstone Valley Regional parent/applicant night for prospec- dents, even though they are just which will include 300 acceptances. than those of the assembly line Vocational Technical High School. tive students and nearly 2,000 peo- entering their freshmen year of Plans are for notification letters era.” Students and parents are remind- ple toured the building during this high school, to formulate a career of acceptance to Valley Tech to be Any additional questions regarded the deadline for applications is year’s event as students and parents path,” Valley Tech Director of sent on March 25 and those students ing admissions may be directed Friday,Feb. 6. All information must from the system’s 13-member Guidance Mrs. Elizabeth Hennessy who are accepted shall be required toward the Guidance Department at be received by Valley Tech no later District towns filled the hallways said. “With the competition in to take a placement examination on (508) 529-7758, ext. 3020. LEGALS COMMONWEALTH OF unrelated persons. premises contained in said mortgage shall of Deeds in Book 37769 , Page 88 MASSACHUSETTS Subject to rights, easements, and restrictions control in the event of an error in this publica- For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT of record to the extent in force and applicable. tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. ed with Worcester County (Worcester District) DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- Other terms if any, to be announced at the Registry of Deeds in Book 37769, Page 88. CIVIL ACTION ed with Worcester County (Worcester District) sale. These premises will be sold and conveyed Case No.: 09-0108B Registry of Deeds in Book 37668, Page 31. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, subject to and with the benefit of all rights, To: These premises will be sold and conveyed Inc., Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its rights of way, restrictions, easements, Thomas R. Price Jr. a/k/a Thomas Price and subject to and with the benefit of all rights, Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, Wendy Price rights of way, restrictions, easements, 962169, Boston, MA 02196, (617) 502-4100 improvements, public assessments, any and and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, (285.3548/Walker)(01/16/09, 01/23/09, all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 as improvements, public assessments, any and 01/30/09)(138545) sewer liens and any other municipal assess- amended: HSBC Bank USA, National all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and January 16, 2009 ments or liens or existing encumbrances of Association, as Trustee for ACE 2005-HE1 sewer liens and any other municipal assess- January 23, 2009 record which are in force and are applicable, claiming to be the holder of Mortgage covering ments or liens or existing encumbrances of January 30, 2009 having priority over said mortgage, whether or real property situated 316 Cooper Road, record which are in force and are applicable, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF not reference to such restrictions, easements, Northbridge, MA given by Thomas R. Price Jr. having priority over said mortgage, whether or REAL ESTATE improvements, liens or encumbrances is made and Wendy Prict to Mortgage Electronic not reference to such restrictions, easements, By virtue and in execution of the Power of in the deed. Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for improvements, liens or encumbrances is made Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by TERMS OF SALE: Fremont Investment and Loan Dates in the deed. Jennifer Ingle and Sean Ingle to Mortgage A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) November 16, 2004 recorded in Worcester TERMS OF SALE: Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated Dollars by certified or bank check will be District Registry of Deeds, Book 35094, Page A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) November 8, 2005 and recorded with the required to be paid by the purchaser at the 85, has filed with said court a Complaint for Dollars by certified or bank check will be Worcester County (Worcester District) time and place of sale. The balance is to be authority to foreclose said mortgage in the required to be paid by the purchaser at the Registry of Deeds at Book 37769, Page 91, of paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law manner following: by entry on and possession time and place of sale. The balance is to be which mortgage U.S. Bank National Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, of the premises therein described and by exer- paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Association, as Trustee to J.P. Morgan Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box cise of power of sale contained in said mort- Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 2006-FRE2 Asset 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts gage. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 as 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 2006-FRE2 is the present holder, for breach of date of sale. Deed will be provided to pur- amended, and you object to such foreclosure 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the the conditions of said mortgage and for the chaser for recording upon receipt in full of the you or your attorney should file a written date of sale. Deed will be provided to pur- purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at purchase price. The description of the premis- appearance and answer in said court at chaser for recording upon receipt in full of the Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on February 6, es contained in said mortgage shall control in Worcester in said County on or before the purchase price. The description of the premis- 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 8 the event of an error in this publication. twenty-seventh day of February next or you es contained in said mortgage shall control in Pleasant Street, Unit No. 8, 2-8 Pleasant Street Other terms, if any, to be announced at the may be forever barred from claiming that such the event of an error in this publication. Condominium, Uxbridge, Worcester County, sale. foreclosure is invalid under said Act. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Massachusetts, all and singular the premises U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Witness, Barbara J. Rouse Esquire, sale. described in said mortgage, AS TRUSTEE TO J.P.MORGAN Administrative Justice of said Court, this six- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TO WIT: MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP.2006- teenth day of January 2009. Present holder of said mortgage Unit 8 of the 2-8 PLEASANT STREET CON- FRE2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH Dennis P.McManus DOMINIUM, situated in Uxbridge, Worcester CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Clerk By its Attorneys, County, Massachusetts, a condominium estab- Present holder of said mortgage (182.0074[FC#2]/Price)(01/30/09)(140521) HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. lished pursuant to Massachusetts General January 30, 2009 150 California Street Laws, Chapter 183A, by Master Deed dated By its Attorneys, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Newton, MA 02458 March 31, 2005, and recorded in the HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. REAL ESTATE (617) 558-0500 Worcester District Registry of Deeds on March 150 California Street By virtue and in execution of the Power of 200809-2303 - BLU 31, 2005 in Book 36012, Page 329. Newton, MA 02458 Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by January 30, 2009 Said Unit contains approximately 4913+/- (617) 558-0500 Edward Wrobel to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., February 6, 2009 square feet and is shown on the floor plans of 200801-1410 - RED dated October 28, 2005 and recorded with the February 13, 2009 the Building recorded with the Master Deed, January 16, 2009 Worcester County (Worcester District) MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF and on the floor plan attached thereto and January 23, 2009 Registry of Deeds at Book 37668, Page 34, of REAL ESTATE made a part thereof, to which is affixed the ver- January 30, 2009 which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale ified statement in the form required by said NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF present holder, for breach of the conditions of contained in a certain Mortgage given by Chapter 183A, Section 9. REAL ESTATE said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- Daniel Walker and Diane Walker to Mortgage Said Unit is mortgaged together with: By virtue and in execution of the Power of ing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated 1. An undivided forty six (46%) percent interest Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2009, on the mort- March 17, 2006 and recorded with the in the Common Elements described in the Venkatesan Renugopalakrishnan to Centex gaged premises located at 2 Heritage Drive, Worcester County (Worcester District) Master Deed. Home Equity Company, LLC, dated November Unit 2, Building 1, Heritage Park Estates Registry of Deeds at Book 38593, Page 336 of 4.The exclusive right and easement to use and 16, 2004 and recorded with the Worcester Condominium, Whitinsville (Northbridge), which the Mortgage the undersigned is the the responsibility to maintain the areas County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and sin- present holder for breach of the conditions of reserved for the exclusive use of Unit 8, all as at Book 35090, Page 84, of which mortgage gular the premises described in said mort- said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- shown on the Site Plan recorded with the Nationstar Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Centex Home gage, ing same will be sold at Public Auction at 09:00 Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Equity Company, LLC is the present holder, for TO WIT: AM on February 9, 2009 at 782 Northwest Book 823, Plan No. 121. breach of the conditions of said mortgage and Unit 2 (the 'Unit') in Building 1 (the 'Building') in Main Street, Douglas, MA, all and singular 5. The exclusive right to use those Common for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be the Heritage Park Estates Condominium (the the premises described in said Mortgage, to Areas and Facilities appurtenant to said Unit sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on February 'Condominium') created pursuant to a Master wit: as set forth in the Master Deed; 10, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located Deed dated January 18, 1985, recorded in the The land, with the building thereon, shown as 4. All other rights, easements, agreements, at 65 Knowlton Circle, Building 2, Unit B, Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book Lot 1A on a plan of land entitled, "Plan of interests and provisions contained in the Samreen Villa I Condominium, Upton, 8533, Page 320. The mailing address of the Douglas, MA", prepared for Owner: Robert Master Deed, the Declaration of Trust of the Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and sin- Unit is 2 Heritage Drive, Whitinsville, Kiley, Plan by George E. Smith & Associates, Condominium dated March 31, 2005 and gular the premises described in said mort- Massachusetts. 33 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01605, recorded with said Registry of Deeds on March gage, Said Unit contains 2,265.6 square feet, more Scale 1" = 60', dated February 11, 2003, Zone: 31, 2005 in Book 36012, Page TO WIT: or less, and is shown on the floor plans and RA, which plan is recorded with the Worcester 339 (''the Declaration of Trust''). The Unit known as Building 2, Unit B, 65 site plans filed with said Master Deed and on Registry or Deeds .5 Plan No. 19 in Plan Book Said Unit is mortgaged subject to and with the Knowlton Circle ('Unit') of the Samreen Villa I the copy of a portion of said plans attached to 793 of 2003. benefit of: Condominium ('Condominium') in Upton, a deed recorded at the Worcester District Said premises known and numbered as 782 1.The provisions of Chapter 183A as the same Worcester County, Massachusetts, estab- Registry of Deeds in Book 8640, page 312, to Northwest Main Street, Douglas, may be amended from time to time; lished pursuant to Massachusetts General which is affixed a verified statement in the form Massachusetts. 2. The provisions of the Master Deed and floor Laws, Chapter 183A, by Master Deed dated required by Massachusetts General Laws, For title reference, see deed recorded at the plans (including, without limitation, the title September 16, 2003, and recorded with the Chapter 183A, Section 9. Worcester County Registry of Deeds In Book matters set forth in Exhibit A to the Master Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book Said Unit is conveyed together with: 32658, Page 164. Deed and the Grantor's rights to add addition- 31683, Page 361, as amended in the First 1. An undivided interest of 2.52922 percent in The premises are to be sold subject to and al phases to the Condominium as set forth in Amendment in Book 32105, Page 167, as fur- the common areas and facilities described in with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, the Master Deed, and the ther amended the Second Amendment in the Heritage Park Estates Condominium building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax Declaration of Trust, in each case as the same Book 32498, Page 141, as further amended in Master Deed. In the event that, and at such titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- may be amended from time to time pursuant to the Third Amendment in Book 32735, Page 41, time as a subsequent, Phase or Phases are ments, rights of tenants and parties in posses- the provisions thereof); as further amended in the Fourth Amendment added to the Condominium by amendment to sion. 3. Real estate taxes assessed against the Unit in Book 32922, Page 368, as further amended the Master Deed, the undivided interest of the TERMS OF SALE: and the Common Areas and Facilities which in the fifth Amendment in Book 33221, Page Unit and the A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS are not yet due and payable; 135, as further amended in the Sixth common areas and facilities shall be and AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a 4. Provisions of existing building and zoning Amendment in Book 33443, Page 390, as fur- become that specified in any amendment to certified check or bank treasurer’s check will laws; and ther amended in the Seventh Amendment in the Master Deed; be required to be delivered at or before the The rights, agreements, easements, restric- Book 33717, Page 389,as further amended in 2. An exclusive right and easement to use one time the bid is offered. The successful bidder tions, provisions and interests set forth above, the Eighth Amendment in Book 33937, Page (1) parking space identified as Number 2 on will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale together with any amendments thereto shall 179, as further amended in the Ninth the site plan filed with the Master Deed; Agreement immediately after the close of the constitute covenants running with the land and Amendment in Book 34169, Pare 323, as fur- 3.The benefit of, and subject to, all easements, bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall inure to the benefit of and bind, as the ther amended in the Tenth Amendment in rights, restrictions, agreements and provisions shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the case may be, any person having at any time Book 34174, Page 104, as further amended in created in said Master Deed, the Declaration sale date in the form of a certified check, bank any interest or estate in the Unit, his agents, the Eleventh Amendment in Book 34466, Page of Trust creating Heritage Park Estates treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to employees, licensees, visitors and lessees as 148, as further amended in the Twelfth Condominium Trust and the By-Laws con- Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee though the same were fully set forth herein. Amendment in Book 34624, Page 128, as fur- tained therein, as the same may be amended reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject The Unit may be used only for residential pur- ther amended in the Thirteenth Amendment in of record, the Rules and Regulations from time any and all bids, to continue the sale and to poses subject to the zoning laws of the Town of Book 34792, Page 262, which Unit is shown on to time amend the terms of the sale by written or oral Uxbridge and the restrictions set forth in the the Floor Plans recorded in Plan Book 815 promulgated thereunder, and the floor plans. announcement made before or during the fore- Master Deed. Plan 44, a copy of which as signed by the engi- This conveyance is also subject to and with the closure sale. If the sale is set aside for any rea- The street address of the Unit is 8 Pleasant neer with the endorsement as required by the benefit of the provisions of Massachusetts son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Street, Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569. Statute is attached hereto as Exhibit A. General Laws, Chapter 183A as now In force only to a return of the deposit paid. The pur- Being the same and all the same premises as Said Unit is conveyed together with an undi- and as from time to time amended. chaser shall have no further recourse against conveyed to me by Deed of Linwood vided percentage interest in the common The Unit is intended for residential purposes the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Associates, LLC dated November 7, 2005 and Turn To LEGALS, B4 only by one family or by not more than three Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the recorded with the Worcester District Registry page 4 • Friday, January 30, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE LEGALS LEGALS Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and sin- sold at Public Auction on February 27, 2009 at complaint will be taken as confessed and you continued from page B3 gular the premises described in said mort- 11:00 a.m.. Local Time upon the premises, all will be forever barred from contesting said gage, and singular the premises described in said complaint or any judgment entered thereon areas and facilities of Samreen Villa I To wit: mortgage, to wit: And in addition to the usual service of this Condominium of 2.667% and is subject to The Unit known as Unit 34 (hereinafter the THE LAND IN SAID UXBRIDGE, WORCES- notice as required by law, it is ordered that the change as additional units are constructed and “UNIT”) in Phase 4 in the Forest Edge at TER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS WITH foregoing citation be published forthwith once phased into the Condominium. Said common Sutton Condominium (hereinafter the THE BUILDINGS THEREOF ON THE WEST- in the Blackstone Valley Tribune, a newspaper areas and facilities are described in said “Condominium”) located in Sutton, ERLY SIDE OF PLEASANT STREET, AND published in Southbridge. Master Deed. Massachusetts, and established by the ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF ARIGHT OF Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Esquire, The post office address of the Unit is 65 Grantor pursuant to Massachusetts General WAY 20 FEET WIDE AS SHOWN ON A PLAN Chief Justice of said Court, this twenty-first day Knowlton Circle, Upton, Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 183A by Master Deed dated OF LAND OF HOME R. GRAY, UXBRIDGE, of January in the year two thousand and nine. 01568. May 16, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester MA MADE BY FRANCES J. BRENNAN, SUR- Attest with Seal of said Court. Said Unit is conveyed subject to and with the County District Registry of Deeds on May 26, VEYOR, RECORDED WITH WORCESTER Deborah J. Patterson benefit of: 2005 in Book 36406, Page 97, as amended if DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN PLAN Recorder 1. Provisions of said Chapter 183A; record and as further amended by the Third BOOK 136, PLAN 91, BOUNDED AND Plaintiff’s Attorney: Ronald J. Berenson, Esq., 2. The provisions of the Master Deed and the Amendment to master Deed dated January 4, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Berenson & Bloom, 116 Pleasant St., Suite Floor Plans of the Condominium recorded 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County BEGINNING: AT A STONE BOUND AT THE 340, Easthampton, MA 01027 (413) 529-9936 simultaneously with and as a part of the District Registry of Deeds in Book 38170, NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES January 30, 2009 Master Deed and the Declaration of Trust, Page 42 which created Phase 4 of the HEREIN DESCRIBED, SAID BOUND BEING Commonwealth of Massachusetts recorded with said Deeds in Book 31684, Condominium (hereinafter collectively the ALSO A CORNER OF LAND NOW OR FOR- The Trial Court Page 1 ('Trust'), and in each case as the same “Master Deed”) which Unit is shown on the MERLY OF WILLIAM CHASE AND HELEN Probate and Family Court Department may be amended from time to time by instru- Phase 4 Condominium Unit Plan(s) of the TAFT; WORCESTER Division ments recorded with said Deeds, which provi- Building recorded with said Deeds in Plan THENCE: S. 73 DEGREES E. BY SAID Docket No. 09P0147AD1 sions, together with any amendments thereto, Book 836, Plan 100 (hereinafter collectively HELEN TAFT LAND 162.61 FEET TO A In the Estate of shall constitute covenants running with the the “Plans”). DRILL HOLE IN THE WALL AT LAND NOW WILLIAM HARRISON BLAIR land and shall bind any person having at any The street address of the Unit is 107 Ariel OR FORMERLY OF PULLAN; Late of NORTHBRIDGE time any interest or estate in the Unit, his Circle, Sutton, MA 01590 THENCE: S. 16 DEGREES W. BY SAID PUL- In the County of WORCESTER employees, mortgagees, tenants, invitees, and Said Unit is conveyed subject together LAN’S LAND 208.68 FEET TO A STAKE ON Date of Death July 15, 2008 visitors as though such provisions were recited with: THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF NOTICE OF PETITION FOR and stipulated at length herein; An undivided 4.19 percent interest in the WAY; APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR 3. Provisions of existing building and zoning common areas and facilities of the property THENCE: N. 81 DEGREES 30’ W. WITH THE To all persons interested in the above cap- laws; and (hereinafter “Common Elements”) described in NORTHERN LINE OF SAID RIGHT WAY 164 tioned estate, a petition has been presented 4. The rights, reservations and restrictions said Master Deed. Attributable to the Unit. In FEET TO A DRILL HOLE IN THE WALL AT praying that STEVEN W BLAIR of LEICES- described in the Master Deed. the event (as provided in the Master Deed) LAND OF SAID CHASE; TER in the County of WORCESTER or some 5. The Unit may be used only for residential subsequent phases are added to the THENCE: N 16 DEGREES E. BY SAID other suitable person be appointed administra- purposes subject to the Zoning Bylaws of the Condominium by Amendment to the Master CHASE LAND 232.94 FEET TO THE POINT tor of said estate to serve with personal surety. Town of Upton and the restrictions set forth in Deed, the undivided interest of the Unit in the OF BEGINNING. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, the Master Deed. Common Elements shall be and become that CONTAINING 35,910 SQUARE FEET, MORE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A 6. The terms and provisions of a comprehen- specified in Exhibit C of the Master Deed as OR LESS. WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT sive permit issued by the Upton Zoning Baard amended. TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT OF WAY FOR AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN of Appeals to Samreen Villa Realty Trust dated An exclusive right to use such attic or deck ALL PURPOSES OVER SAID RIGHT OF O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) January 28, 2002, amended as of March 28, as may be contiguous thereto or as may be WAY 20 FEET WIDE ALONG THE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2009. 2002 and recorded with the Worcester District subsequently be built. SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE GRANTED WITNESS, HON. DENISE MEAGHER, Registry of Deeds in Book 27824, Page 267. An easement for the continuance of all PREMISES AND EXTENDING EASTERLY ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at 7. Subject to the terms and conditions of encroachments by the Unit on any adjoining TO PLEASANT STREET. WORCESTER this day, January 16, 2009. Regulatory Agreement recorded with the Unit or Common Element existing as a result The description of the property contained in Stephen G. Abraham Worcester District Registry of Deads in Book of construction of the Building or which may the mortgage shall control in the event of a Register of Probate 29561, Page 376. come into existence hereafter as a result of typographical error in this publication. January 30, 2009 Said Unit is subject to and has the benefit of settling or shifting of the building, or as a result For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated May the obligations, restrictions, rights, easements of repair or restoration of the Building or the 19, 2000, and recorded in Book 22607 at Page Commonwealth of Massachusetts and liabilities contained in Massachusetts Unit, after damage or destruction by Fire or 149 with the Worcester County (Southern The Trial Court General Laws Chapter 183A, said Master other Casualty or by reason of an alteration or District) Registry of Deeds. Probate and Family Court Department Deed and the Samreen ViiIa I Condominium repair to the Common Elements made by or TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be WORCESTER Division Trust and the Bylaws and Rules and with the consent of the trustees of the Forest sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encum- Docket No. 09P0070EP1 Regulations recorded in Book 31684, Page 1. Edge Condominium Trust as amended of brances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal In the Estate of The Trustee hereby certifies that he is author- record. liens and assessments, if any, which take ALFRED C MARR III ized at the direction of the beneficiaries to exe- An Easement in common with the owners precedence over the said mortgage above Late of UXBRIDGE cute said document and further certifies that of other units to use any pipes, wires, ducts, described. In the County of WORCESTER said Trust has not been altered, amended, or flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines, and FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of Date of Death December 20, 2008 terminated and is in full force and effect. other units or elsewhere on the Property and the purchase price must be paid in cash, certi- NOTICE OF PETITION FOR For grantor's title see Book 27309, Page 110 serving the units. fied check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check PROBATE OF WILL and Book 27824, Pages 272 and 274. Rights and easements in common with at the time and place of the sale by the pur- To all persons interested in the above cap- The Unit contains 2,686 square. feet, more or other unit owners as described in the Master chaser. The balance of the purchase price tioned estate, a petition has been presented less according to said Unit Plan. Deed as amended or as may be amended shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank praying that a document purporting to be the Being the same premises described in the from time to time. treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty (30) last will of said decedent be proved and deed to the mortgagor from Mirajuddin Exclusive right to use any exterior patio, days after the date of sale. allowed, and that JOSEPHINE H ASHLEY of Ahmed, Trustee Samreen villa Realty Trust to deck, porches (whether enclosed, screened or Other terms to be announced at the sale. FRAMINGHAM in the County of MIDDLESEX be recorded herewith in Book 35090, Page 80 covered only) or balcony affixed to or leading Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP, 1080 Main or some other suitable person be appointed For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- from the Unit. See section 9 of said Master Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attorney for The executor, named in the will to serve without ed with Worcester County (Worcester District) Deed. Bank of New York as Trustee for the surety. Registry of Deeds in Book 35090, Page 80. Exclusive eight to use the “Exclusive Use Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, These premises will be sold and conveyed Areas” for the Unit, if any as depicted on the Certificates Series 2006-BC3, Present Holder YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A subject to and with the benefit of all rights, “As-Built Site Plan and Key Sheet” recorded in of the Mortgage, (401) 272-1400 WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT rights of way, restrictions, easements, Plan Book 836, Plan No. 100, Sheet 1 of 2. (5500311/Smith)(01/23/09, 01/30/09, AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN covenants, liens or claims in the nature of See sections 9 and 9A of the Master Deed. 02/06/09)(139715) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) liens, improvements, public assessments, any Being the same premises conveyed to January 23, 2009 ON FEBRUARY 10, 2009. and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water William J. Comeau by deed of Ariel Circle, LLC January 30, 2009 In addition, you must file a written affidavit of and sewer liens and any other municipal dated May 12, 2006 and recorded with the February 6, 2009 objections to the petition, stating specific facts assessments or liens or existing encum- Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book COMMONWEALTH OF and grounds upon which the objection is brances of record which are in force and are 38953, Page 264. MASSACHUSETTS based, within thirty (30) days after the return applicable, having priority over said mortgage, Premises to be sold and conveyed subject LAND COURT day (or such other time as the court, on motion whether or not reference to such restrictions, to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in easements, improvements, liens or encum- way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN accordance with Probate Rule 16. brances is made in the deed. or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, [seal] No. 00TL123423 WITNESS, HON. DENISE MEAGHER, TERMS OF SALE: public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and to WORCESTER this day, January 12, 2009. Dollars by certified or bank check will be any other municipal assessments or liens or To any former stockholders, officers, creditors, Stephen G. Abraham required to be paid by the purchaser at the existing encumbrances of record which are in and any other persons claiming any interest in Register of Probate time and place of sale. The balance is to be force and are applicable, having priority over Passamaquoddy Homes, Inc., a dissolved January 30, 2009 paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law said mortgage, whether or not reference to Maine corporation formerly located in Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, such restrictions, easements, improvements, Portland, in the State of Maine; Goran Honga, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. as he is President of said Passamaquoddy The Trial Court 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts Terms of sale: A deposit of Five Thousand dol- Homes, Inc., now or formerly of Calais, in the Probate and Family Court Department 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the lars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will be State of Maine; Darrell Newell, as he is WORCESTER Division date of sale. Deed will be provided to pur- required to be paid by the purchaser at the Treasurer of said Passamaquoddy Homes, Docket No. 09P0201EP1 chaser for recording upon receipt in full of the time and place of sale. The balance is to be Inc., now or formerly of Princeton, in the State In the Estate of purchase price. The description of the premis- paid by certified or bank check at the Law of Maine; Robert L. Gips, as he is Secretary of ROBERT A BOUCHER es contained in said mortgage shall control in Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, said Passamaquoddy Homes, Inc., now or for- Late of UXBRIDGE the event of an error in this publication. Worcester, MA 01609 within thirty (30) days merly of Cape Elizabeth, in the State of Maine; In the County of WORCESTER Other terms, if any, to be announced at from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to and as they are both Officers and Directors of Date of Death December 1, 2008 the sale. purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of said Passamaquoddy Homes, Inc.; or their NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A CEN- the purchase price. In the event of an error in heirs, devisees, legal representatives, succes- PROBATE OF WILL TEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC this publication, the description of the premis- sors and assigns: To all persons interested in the above cap- Present holder of said mortgage es contained in said mortgage shall control. Whereas, a complaint has been present- tioned estate, a petition has been presented Other terms, if any, to be announced at ed to said Court by the Town of Northbridge, in praying that a document purporting to be the By its Attorneys, the sale. the County of Worcester, and in said last will of said decedent be proved and HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Millbury Federal Credit Union Commonwealth, to foreclose all rights of allowed, and that DEBORAH J BOUCHER of 150 California Street Present holder of said mortgage redemption from the tax lien proceeding UXBRIDGE in the County of WORCESTER or Newton, MA 02458 By its Attorneys, described in said complaint in and concerning some other suitable person be appointed (617) 558-0500 Law Offices of Melia & Osol a parcel of land situate in said Northbridge, in executor, named in the will to serve without 200701-0706 - ORE 16 Harvard Street the County of Worcester, and in said surety. January 16, 2009 Worcester, MA 01609 Commonwealth, bounded and described in IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, January 23, 2009 January 16, 2009 said complaint as follows: YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A January 30, 2009 January 23, 2009 A certain parcel of land at Highland Street, WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF January 30, 2009 Northbridge, MA., supposed to contain 11.451 AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF acres, more or less; more particularly O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) By virtue and in execution of the Power of REAL ESTATE described in a deed recorded in Worcester ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Premises: 25 Park Terrace, Uxbridge, MA District Registry of Deeds in Book 5993, Page In addition, you must file a written affidavit of William J. Comeau to Sherwood Mortgage By virtue and in execution of the Power of 357. objections to the petition, stating specific facts Group, Inc., dated May 12, 2006 and recorded Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by If you desire to make any objection or and grounds upon which the objection is with the Worcester County (Southern District) Ann Marie Smith to Mortgage Electronic defense to said complaint you or your attorney based, within thirty (30) days after the return Registry of Deeds in Book 38953 at Page 267; Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for must file a written appearance and an answer, day (or such other time as the court, on motion ASSIGNED to Millbury Federal Credit Union, Solstice Capital Group Inc. and now held by under oath, setting forth clearly and specifical- with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in by instrument dated May 12, 2006 and record- The Bank of New York as Trustee for the ly your objections or defense to each part of accordance with Probate Rule 16. ed with said Registry in Book 38953, Page Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed said complaint, in the office of the Recorder of WITNESS, HON. DENISE MEAGHER, 288, of which mortgage the undersigned is the Certificates Series 2006-BC3, said mortgage said Court in Boston (at the Courthouse locat- ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at present holder, for breach of the conditions of dated October 25, 2005, and recorded in the ed on 226 Causeway Street, Boston, MA WORCESTER this day, January 23, 2009. said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- Worcester County (Southern District) Registry 02114), on or before the ninth day of March in Stephen G. Abraham ing the same will be sold at Public Auction at of Deeds, in Book 37790 at Page 181, for the year two thousand and nine. Register of Probate 10 o’clock A.M. on the 12th day of February breach of the conditions in said mortgage and Unless an appearance is so filed by or for January 30, 2009 2009, at 107 Ariel Circle, Unit #34, Sutton, for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be you, your default will be recorded, the said BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 5

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Y ••• RENTALS ••• FAMIL Auburn - 10 RM, 5 BR, 2.5 EDUCED OWNHOUSE 2 + GARAGES R T BA, Pool, Nice Yard! $2575+ 4 Dudley - 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 4+ acres - $2000+ OXFORD: Reduced! Nice 3BR, 1.5 bath WEBSTER-Very nice vinyl-sided 2 CHARLTON-Lovely 4 BR, 2 Ba DUDLEY: Young, Spacious 2700+ sf. AUBURN: Totally Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA Webster - Waterfront Brand ONE Conrad Allen end unit townhouse w/full basement, family w/2 br's each fl. Fully applc'd, Cape on 1.8 acres! New win- home, 2 full and 2 half baths, eat-in ranch. Finished LL! A gorgeous house! 1st fl new kitchen w/center isle and ConradAllen.com small 5 unit complex, small pets wel- New 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Garage! dows/roof, finished L.L. 4+ kitchen w/ Corian, hardwoods, fplcd Located near I-290 and Mass Pike. A Agent brkfst area. Adorable! Off st parking..2 $1975+ come. Just Reduced! $147,000 driveways. Reduced! $189,900 Reduced! Garages! $310,000 FR, 2 tiered deck, pool! $350,000 must see! $249,900 508-400-0438 INTEREST RATES

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943-4900 * 987-8400 25 Providence St., Putnam, CT OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. 928-7991 Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers www.loomisre.com DUDLEY: Immaculate, WEBSTER -- Big, solid young 1392 sq. ft. three-family on 1/3 acre -- Townhouse on dead-end 3-3-3 -- living room -- for- 1-866-928-7991 EW LISTING N street – Spacious, cabi- mal dining -- big, eat-in net-packed kitchen – din- kitchen -- hardwood floors - ing area with slider to - storage areas -- detached deck – 14x17 ft. living 2-car garage -- handicap EW LISTING room – three bedrooms – ramp -- vinyl siding -- N 1.5 baths – garage – oil recent roof -- some updates heat – pets allowed needed -- family-owned DUDLEY: Newly listed commercial building and THOMPSON: Sunken family room. E.PUTNAM: Luxury at its best! DANIELSON: Better than new. This unique since 1924. land. Located in a high traffic setting w/good vis- R/E Tax $1477 $225,000 R/E Tax $2320.28 $204,900 Applianced eat-in kitchen, formal Georgeous 3 bdrm home w/all the 3 bdrm Ranch has been completely ibility. 5700+ sf in very good condition on .78 dining and two-car garage are just a amenities you could wish for. Finished redone. Open floor plan, fabulous kitchen acre lot all level and paved. Currently operating few amenities in this rambling Ranch basement, sun porch, inground pool w/vaulted ceiling, hrdwd throughout. Easy WEBSTER as a car dealership $695,000. $235,900. and much more $297,000. access to highway & interstate $210,000. WEBSTER – Lovely cen- – 2268 sq. ft. ter hall, hip roof colonial Raised Ranch in very good – eat-in kitchen – formal REDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet dining room – front-to- kitchen -- dining area back fireplaced living w/sliders to deck -- living room – spacious room -- three bedrooms -- ceramic bath -- lower level KILLINGLY-ZADORA CANTERBURY-BINGHAM RD: screened porch – hard- EASTFORD-OLD COLONY RD: family room -- hardwoods HEIGHTS: 3 bedroom, 3.5 Move right in. Totally updat- WEBSTER MA: Empty and waiting woods – garage – convenient to highways, shopping, for a new owner. Extra large lot. 8 7-room Colonial. Close to Rt.44 -- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. ed $275,000. schools. bath $249,900. rooms, enclosed porch. $169,900. for easy commute! $349,900. R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 R/E Tax $1950 $199,900

GRANDVIEW ESTATES WEBSTER -- Charming REDUCED PHASE II 19th century Cape with PIASTA ROAD, DUDLEY eat-in kitchen... FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL PUTNAM: The roomiest of ranches THOMPSON-WAGHER RD: pantry...1st floor laun- PLAINFIELD-MARIE ST: PRESTON-RT 184: AVAILABLE IN THIS dry... dining room...4 built w/superior quality. Almost 1600 sq. LOVELY TEN-LOT 7 room Colonial, 2.5 baths. 7 room home on Amos Lake. 8 Rm. Colonial. Gentleman BR... 2 baths... wide ft. on main level. w/finished basement. SUBDIVISION Was $289,000 - Now $274,000 2100 sq.ft. year round cottage. Extremely well maintained $199,900. Farm. Reduced to $399,900. Road and utilities completed. board floors... recent COMMERCIAL CONDOS LAND Great schools, convenient windows and furnace... central location... minutes to Thompson: Own your own Package store. property consists of 4 mobile homes. Woodstock: Fawn Ridge, 2 Br condo located out in the country Thompson 2.83 acres w/ frontage on 2 roads $48,000. commuter, location, low taxes. Break ground on your dream home! schools, shopping, highway! 2 are owned by seller. Quiet Corner Spirits Inc. all equipment, fixtures & liquor $109,900 E.Putnam 2.05 acres $135,000 • 51 acre lot w/home $450,000 Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 license, Inventory additional Thompson Hills: Throw away the lawn mower & relax in this Putnam 5.22 acres $118,000 • 1 acre- $31,000 R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 Hartford Pike: 780 sq. ft. on .34 acre. High visibility. 300 ft. from Killingly Crossing incredibly priced 2 bedroom condo. Well-maintained & ready to Thompson 123.5 acres $750,000 Danielson: 14oo sq. ft. 2nd level-for lease move right into. Located in a private setting and only minutes to Woodstock .67 acre $69,000 • 48 acres $650,000 Killingly: Turnkey business-building has 4376 sq. ft. Parking for 22. $700 mo. I-395. Thirty minute commute to Worcester and Providence E. Putnam 7 Aldrich Rd. Lots available • 5 River Jct-lots available STERLING REALTY ESTABLISHED 1962 Pomfret: For lease Office space on Rt.101, 935 sq.ft -$1100/mo. 570 sq.ft.- $159,000 Sterling 2.12 acres $74,000 $700/mo Thompson, Riverside Dr: 2 Bdrms. Call about buyer incentive on Brooklyn 1.3 acres $90,000 Putnam: For lease or sale-high visibility on Kennedy Dr. w/easy access to I-395. 3 purchase $149,900 Eastford 1 acre w/water rights $99,000 professional building complexes w/only 3 units left. Putnam, Perry St. Condos: Starting at $199,000 many to choose Killingly .93 acre & 1.73 aces, Williamsville Rd $69,000 ea. For Sale: Arch St., Putnam -1320 sq. ft Brick building. High ceiling $110,000 from. Putnam Location. Brooklyn 9.58 acre lot septic in $119,900 Plainfield for Sale: 4000+ sq. ft. 1 1/2 story commercial/office with apartment. Brooklyn Blowout Special: 2 Bdrms. 2 Ba, 1457 sq. ft. $199,900 Cantebury 2+ acre lots Recently renovated located on Rt. 12. Convenient to downtown & I-395. $375,000 “Over 55” community Oneco 2.2 acre lot $74,000 Downtown Danielson Lease: 1200 sq. ft. of professional space. Nicely built out. Killingly, Athol St.: 5 rooms $129,900 Thompson 2+ acre lot $135,000 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING $700/month SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 47TH YEAR BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, January 30, 2009 • 7

EXIT HOMETOWN PROPERTIES R 21 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PUTNAM, CT 06260 ( 860) 450-2397 • Lic. in CT, MA, RI & FL E Open House Directory VISIT MY WEB SITE: www.hometownprop.net Joyce Duff-Broker Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse A JUST LISTED (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community L ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE NEAR KILLINGLY LINE / PUTNAM 2.80 ACRES SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2009 Great property with spacious Cape: 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 4 Garages, Great • SPENCER: Room, Rumford Fireplace, updated Kit, formal Dining, bdrm, Full bath Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc. 508-885-3443 & laundry on first floor. Easy access to golf & shopping. Separate barn SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009 has 2 garages & loft. $349,900 E AUBURN: WHY WAIT! BUY NOW - LOW RATES - LOW PRICES 8 Prentice Avenue SF 12:00-2:00 $219,900 Emerson Realtors 508-832-5324 x15 SPENCER: S Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc. 508-885-3443 T To have your open house listed in this directory please contact Diane @1-508-909-4110

Real Estate on the Rise! Hope is proud to donate a portion of A every commission to a local non-profit charity of OUR clients choice! SEARCH Sharon Pelletier June Cazeault 43 East Main St. • Webster, MA 01570 Broker Owner Sales Associate REDUCED T LOCAL. www.hope2own.com 508.943.4333 BRIMFIELD. Older house with 3 BR BROOKFIELD. Already up and ready to HARDWICK. Oversized 3 BR, 2 bath E and 2 room addition on 1+ acres. move in! The contemporary ranch of ranch on pretty lot. Walkout basement Kitchen and bath need renovating. your dreams! Front-back MBR w/ $129,900. Dick, Jerry or Jennifer. Located on country road close to deck. Fireplaced FR, formal DR. Can Rte.20. $ 99,000. Carol Allard have 4th BR and 3rd full bath. • Vancil. $279,900. Paul Bouvier. IT’S A 90 Worcester Road Webster $279,900. 9 Frederick Street Webster $325,000. EDUCED R Spacious 2,361 sf custom cape! Business zoned! Sale or lease *3 commercial units w/incredible NO-BRAINER Superb location for professional bldg or very fine potential* Very appealing waterfront building w/97' S personal residence!! Quality craftsmanship & direct riverfront! Major updates are done! extraordinarily well maintained! 4 huge brs. 2 like Including: 30yr architect roof, quality vinyl siding, new ceramic full baths ~ 1 on ea level! Gleaming security lighting, 3 heating/ ac units, 3 electrical HOLLAND. Priced to sell quickly! 3 BR SOUTHBRIDGE. Fantastic young colo- STURBRIDGE. 3 BR ranch on gor- hardwood floors throughout! Beautifully unique services, sprinklers & more! Natural gas, town Ranch on nice level lot with deeded nial! 3 BR, 2.5 baths, front-back LR geous 1+ acre lot! Needs some work, kitchen! 30x24 LL workshop! water/sewer! Large level parking lot! beach rights to Lake Hamilton. DR w/ skylight & sliders. $147,000. Bob w/ vaulted ceiling, gas log FP. 2 car but with a little investment, this could E Maynard. garage. $297,735. Dick, Jerry or be a nice home! $149,900. Paul Jennifer. Bouvier. ‘Liz’ Banas Real Estate C Find what you’re REDUCED looking for, HUD CERTIFIED BROKER Southbridge, MA 01550 quick and easy. 1-508-765-5452 • 1-774-230-5026 Liz Banas T lizbanasrealestate.com Owner/Broker STURBRIDGE. STURBRIDGE. WEBSTER. 3 BR, 2 full bath ranch Spacious end unit with Come see this great in mint condition! Hardwoods, inlaids desirable 1st flr BR. Has soaring home, wonderful large yard, huge 2 SOUTHBRIDGE and w/w floorings. Sunrm, lower level cathedral ceiling. Loads of windows, car garage. 3 BR, master has balcony, All Local. FR. Recent roof. $239,000. Beverly gas fireplace and central air. new bath. Formal LR/DR, bright sun- 2 bedroom expandable Cape Gray. $294,900. Dorothy Fontana. room. $124,900. Priscilla. I All the time. with garage. TheHeartOf $137,499! Massachusetts.com LISTINGS WANTED O Licensed in MA & CT- HUD Certified BLACKSTONE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Christina Wu Strapless Laminate Beds Lathes $450 (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights Baby Set Speakers/Woofer Glass and brass dinette Gown with train. Size 8. w/Underdrawer Storage, Backpack 3 Wood Frame Solid Car Seat $45 set Perfect for 1st Purchased at Kleinfelds Headboards & Nightstands. Never Used Glass Door Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Carseat, Swing. $250 $20 (2)Sofas $150/$300 apartment. $50. NYC. Elegant beading $200 All $100 24”x50” Toaster-Oven Call (508)943-6367 with organza & silk/satin (2) Twin Canopy White Call (508)943-7215 30-Gallon Electric Wedding Gown Boy’s (3-4 yr) Bike material. $700. $35 New $40 French Provincial Beds. Hot-Water Heater Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, B.O. For All Computer Call (508)949-2528 2 Bureaus, Nightstand, 8’ Fisher Plow LP Gas Wall heater Used. $200 774-272-2459 Lingerie Chest, w/Green 508-278-2729 Compaq FS7600 Old stlye off 1995 F-250. 712-299-5239 All In Excellent Condition Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax Lingerie Chest. Frame & Hydraulics included. 508-943-2007 Dirt Bike $250 All Lexmark Printer 2003 RM65 Suzuki $750 or best offer. All For $550 OBO 508-892-4982 Call Jeff @ Brand New Bunk CARPET Cherry Dining Great condition, asking Antique Tall, Computer Desk (Corner) $1200. *MUST SELL* (978)857-0305 Beds and 2 30 Yards - $549 Room Table $195 OBO Call (774)696-3360 Mirrored Includes Pad & With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs All French Country Dressers and 2 captains chairs. Office Chair (Cully) Pedestal Table Sideboard/ Installation. $65 Italian made, all wood, Black Ethan Allen Beautiful wood frame Plush Or Berber. Only $500. Double Window finish, oval shape. built in Dresser/Foyer includes mattresses, pillows, Cherry TV Armoire Entertainment Center New, Vetter High Pro 4 leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, Furniture ladder (never used). $2000 We Also Only $300. 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood Piece or best offer. $300 With Screens. (without leaf) 38” wide 3pc Wall Unit Carry Linoleum Must be seen to appreciate. Measures 76”Long 30” high. Lovely piece imported Call (508)987-1594, leave Prices are negotiable. Numerous Dog Tables -Sofa, Butler, from Manchester, Call Tom at 61”High $200. End & Nested tables message will return call. (508)864-1092 Breed Books Call (508)949-7539 England. Over 100 Years C & S Carpet Mills $650 OBO Queen-Size Old. Carving, Columns, Brand New 508-886-2624 508-867-9734 Couch/Sleep-sofa 7 Drawers, Serving Area, Chickering Marine Hemi 16-Year Old Front load washer & dryer Toll Free Soft pastel colors Burl Inlay Detail. Small Spinet Piano Computer Engine Double Pane Shelves For Candelabra. set. $1200. 1-800-861-5445 Leave Message Call (774)364-0367 Baby Grand & CPU, Printer/Scanner/ 1959 With Latham Blower 508-208-8401 Appraised At $2400 Copier-In-One, Windows And Four Carburetors Windows 74” High x 63” With Screens: Can schedule viewing Brand-New Bench XP, Flat-Screen Monitor, $8000 OBO on weekends Wide x 23” Deep. Automatic Scrubbing Case Tractor $700. 1993 Chevrolet Desk (Great Condition) (4) 22.75”W/40”H 1948 VAC With (10) 22.75”W/48”H 774-230-1763 Camaro; 21,270 miles, all Asking $500 Call 508-259-8805 508-248-6949 Power-Head Sickle-Bar Mower. Call 774-200-1561 (9) 22.75”W/56”H Amana Air $500 original, $5000. Email For Photo Asking $1650 OBO Call (508)765-9316 leave Dresses With Crank Opening [email protected] Reconditioned Prop International Harvester Dark Wood Curio (1) 40.75”W/41”H Conditioner message Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All 18,000 btu only used 4 Price Is $1250 19” Pitch, Fits Two-Row Corn Planter 55” Wide x 77” Tall, brand new. (2) 34.75”W/48”H summers, 2 heavy for me to Merc Cruisers Trailer-Type, With Christmas 18” Deep Call (508)981-6762 Asking $50 OBO Per Set lift. $400 new, sell for $200. Athena Stereo $85 Hydraulic Lift. Sports Card Glass Doors On Top, With 774-262-8929 Ask for Pat, $800 OBO Three Drawers Below. Entertainment (508)885-5542 Speakers 508-826-2029 860-974-9811 Specials $500 1996 Tigershark Baseball/Football Center 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent Came Back With Highchair Two-Seat Jetski Antique Red quality, fantastic sound. 2 Cedar Chest & Basketball/Hockey Patio Set Vermont Casting speakers. Asking $380 Him From Racing/Boxing $50 & Trailer for pair. Rocker Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles White Crib EVERYTHING MUST GO! $1275 Gas Heater Call (508)341-4659 Vietnam... Multi-Colored Cushioned 508-987-0977 1964 Handpainted All Cards 75% Off Book! Mattress Included $300 5-Phone Executone Office Excellent Condition. Top, Cherry Wood Cedar Asking Price $1700 Picture. Painter Has (Hope) Chest and Matching Including Vintage Cards Like 508-885-2866 Telephone System Mantle/Williams/Etc. Estate Furs $450 Call 508-867-5677 Gallery In Vietnam. Rocker. Both In Excellent Or Office 508-755-0972 Beautiful Condition. 508-864-9223 1 long, Grey, Persian lamb $300 Dental Chair coat. Size small w/matching Back up Powerpack for Asking Electric operates well, Would Computer, $100 Furniture Clawfoot Tub hat. In excellent condition, APARTMENT Entertainment Center Black & Decker Cedar Chest $300 be great for tattoo parlor, etc. Rocker $200 $400 $500/BO. 1 long Black Antique Stainless-Steel $200/BRO, like new. Auto Buffer 3 to choose from. $50 each. Persian Lamb. Size large. In Milkcan, $25 LIQUIDATION Redecorating and need $20 Call 508-756-2607 508-867-9566 Call (508)987-3143 Everything Must Go! good condition, but worn. Antique Singer Sewing space. Store-new 508-347-7441 Entertainment $300/BO. Machine, $50 Furniture condition, MUST SEE! Electric Dryer Entertainment (508)987-8483 (508)832-3684 Used 6 months, $100. IBM Selectric Typewriter Complete Hair Center Center Men’s Clothing Washer used holds x-large Solid Oak, Excellent & Table, $100 Salon loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen Solid Oak Wood, Custom Everything Must Pictures Condition. Accommodates Made. Custom Side Door Beauty Salon Set up equipment. $5000 or table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 Up To 52” Flat-Screen TV 508-461-9097 or best offer. Good condition For Tapes, Excellent Go!! Many Miscellaneous Equipment best offer. Everything you & DVD Player. Has Two Portable Dishwasher need to set up your beauty wrought iron & glass coffee Shelves And Small Closet. Condition. 62” Wide, Can Items 2 back to back, free floating table & end tables inlay with butcher block top, $250. 2 Pianos styling stations, $200 each shop. Measures 64” Long, Fit Up To A 30” TV Farmers table with 5 chairs, No Reasonable Please call (774)452-1760 w/stone, very nice, $50. 19” Wide, 30” High. $250 Firm Both in excellent condition or best offer. Apartment size freezer, $50. $200. Oak cabinets, various and tuned, Price includes Offer Refused Call Suzanne or email $150 Ask For Bob sizes, six pieces, $400. 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Call (508)765-9049 after 4:30pm 4x8 Open Trailer Newly done over. Asking $525. Call (508)885-5560 6000 BTU A/C $50 Stereo With Speakers $50 Call 508-278-7958

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Perfect 4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 85lbs or weight, $40. asking $250. Radiator Covers Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes [email protected] All Excellent Condition 2 Available $1400. Asking For Two. Assembles Pier One Wicker Table & Call (508)885-4303 $1000 or best offer. Two Chairs With of 500. Starting at $21 or 508-637-1046 508-757-7796 9.75”W x 54.125”L In Minutes. Simply per roll. Also Gold Noon-6pm Call (508)779-0438 ask Removable Glass Top 22” H Plugs Into Standard $95 Presidential dollar rolls. Grooming for Justin Household Outlet. Extang Trifecta $60 Each Two-Piece Call for more Equipment LADIES Peter $500 TV/Microwave Hutch information, Tonneau Cover 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Nordic Trac Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab DRESSER 508-832-7414 508-347-5725 $75 (508)832-3029 or 1 Romani Clipper Vac Walk Fit Skier/Rower (508)272-3433 with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new, (B&B Model) Large, With Mirror Microwave $125 508-397-5289 $275. 1 42 Inch Hydraulic & 2 Armoires Piano Call (508)987-0859 $30. Large capacity air Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Steam Radiator Grooming Table $1700 For All conditioner, $100. Ladies Maghogany, Werlitzer Shenandoah 1 Hydro Surge Bather (Negotiable) Treadmill Spinnet, With Bench. Good Covers size 6 Harley boots, $50. $125 Wood Stove Fishing Rods, Asking $2500 For All Handmade Men’s leather jacket, small, Condition. 43” long x 40” high x 13” 508-987-2419 Technalon Car Cover $800 Takes 20" to 24" logs. deep, 37”x40”x13” and Lead Chandelier $75. Bread maker, $15. Asking $150 or best offer Reels, Boxes, Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Fits Car 16’-17’6” Includes Training Books 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Contemporary Style $60 508-987-8885 (860)928-4015 good condition. Over $1000 Plugs, $150 (Negotiable) rocker, $100. Highway Plow Call (774)745-0153 508-885-9992 Call After 5pm Snow Tires if new. All three for $400 Streamers, One-way plow, set up for 508-892-1107 Call (508)832-5546 Mint Condition Oak Bedroom Set Pine Headboard & 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Etc. backhoe or truck, $650. new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Technics Keyboard Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy Large Double Handicapped Queen bed and mattress, Footboard offer. hutch, nightstand and SX-KN 5000 with bench and Archery Duty 8’ Plow for truck Stainless-Steel Double-Sized, With Rails. Call (508)234-7930 stand. Programmed-excellent $500 Scooter dresser with mirror. All in Also With Matching Dresser Sink $1,200 Or Best Offer excellent condition. Mattress condition. $800. Equipment Heavy Duty Hobart Meat & Dresser With Snow Tires Call (508)885-4777 Sporting goods, Call Between 3pm-5pm brand new. $1300 or BO. Mirror. Grinder. Floor type with large REDUCED! Mahogany TV and P235/75R15 $50 Machinist Tools & bowl. $375 w/Faucet & Sprayer (508)949-7638 Asking $300 Auto Tools, most half Video Stand Roof Racks For Van The Briggs & Stratton 12HP 43” x 22” Moving Must Sell $50. Mahogany Pineapple $15 Handicap walkers, Vertical Riding Mower $100 Headboard & $10-$30. Garden Leisure 6 Seater Brand New 8’ Tunnel Cover Engine, $95 Hot Tub with lounger, Footboard Book Bear 35MM Canon Camera Christmas China Entertainment Center (For Pick-Up Truck) Used 15” Monitor $3800/BO. Black chrome and glass Full Sized With Rails. Fair $200 Books! Books! Books! $200 $25 $10 To Good Condition (508)885-5189 Weider Pro 9940 dual weight asking $500 or BO. 10” Craftsman Table Saw We have 50,000 lively Call (508)461-9097 bench, $150. Call (860)377-7549 or (From 1920’s) $50 old books at Prices Negotiable! 508-735-9493 Asking $175 THE BOOK BEAR HO Scale Train Trampoline, $75. (860)928-1135 508-873-1394 Brand new computer Table With Tile Top Frigidaire Stackable Comes With Engines, Cars, Like New! armoire, $450. Oak Entertainment 4 Chairs Sofa Buildings And Accessories. $100 Washer & Dryer Lots Of Time & Money Put Large Two-Level Light Please call Center 96 Inches Long, 8 Cushion, Into It! Pictures Available. Oak Coffee Table (508)404-5470 $250 508-764-3625 Mixed Color. Very Good Like New Condition. $300 OBO Email: $125 [email protected] Moving Sale 36” TV Pub/Bar Set $199 OBO (Cash) Call Phil Or 774-402-1274 Good Condition 2 couch and chair sets, $300 $250 Mahogany Braided Edge 508-347-3280 We have books for the 508-234-3348 8’ x 11’ Karastan each. Miscellaneous bed- Loveseat/Recliner Table With Center Wine scholar, collector and Oriental Rug Rack. Includes Two Solid Marble general reader. Hot Tub room furniture, best Maroon, $350 Located on Route 9 in West Furs ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, New Fringe & offer. Barstool Chairs, Cocktail Table Brookfield, halfway between Professionally Cleaned Call (774)766-0359 Kid’s Recliner Beautifully Designed, 2 Custom-Made Size 8 with all options. Waterfall, Blue, $50 Grey with vine detailing, Amherst & Worcester. Extra-Long Mink Coats aroma-therapy, lighting, with $350 Fabric Still Covered In pointed oval shape. Originally Open 7 days a week, (1)Ranch Mink cover, full warranty. Brand Moving Hoover Commercial Vacuum Plastic, Brand New. $1200, selling for $250 10am-6pm Call Rich $100 (1)Unique (Three Coats new in wrapper. Cost $7000, 508-826-2029 Sturbridge/East Asking $400 (508)943-7360 We Also Buy In One) Zip In-And-Out sell for $3800. Brimfield Area 7’ Artificial Christmas Tree Please Call BOOK COLLECTIONS, Jacket, Below Knee & Call (860)244-9544 $50 508-987-2798 Solid Oak Midcalf-Length Living Room Couch LIBRARIES & And Matching Chair Must Sell Contemporary Best Offer HP Scanner You pick up between 9/14 508-450-1054 ESTATES! 508-347-5483 $50 Floral Design Fabric Rainbow Outdoor Style Desk $150 & 9/21 Call Jeff at Oak Roll-top Desk CALL FOR INFO. Also: (802)380-0844 Play Center Simple Lines, 30” x 60”. 508-867-8705 7 drawers, 7 cubbies, very $200 OBO Gas-On-Gas Stove Custom Made Moses 413-245-9001 General electric-hot point good condition, $200. or call Toll Free $400 OBO Baskets. refrigerator, top mount-no Assorted Golf Clubs Please Call For More Details Living Room Call (508)478-7577 508-446-3967 877-809-2665 Excellent Condition (508)765-7322 front, $250. Frigidaire after 3pm Family Snow Ski Set 508-304-3141 Furniture dishwasher, sink mount. Not Skis, Poles, Boots, Etc. SOLID PINE Jenny Lind Or Best Offer For: hard plumbed, $250. General Used Gamecube Games Thermo Spa/Hot Electric-Hot Point dryer, Oriental GE Fridge FlexSteel Couch, HUTCH Spool Bed $150. Maytag-Oversized Splendors! 508-764-4838 For Sale Tub 24.6 Cubic Feet, Almond, Chair & Ottoman. capacity washer, $150. Top Freezer, Ice Water 3/4 bed with spring and rails Framed matted international Rattan Porch Set Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top 5 seats with double lounge in good condition. Asking La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. General Electric 10,000 BTU cat stamps, original Chinese 6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D cover and chemicals Dispenser. Used 2 Years. Love seat chair and glass $150. All Items High Quality, window mount air paintings, Silk sarees, $250 included. Excellent condition, $500 conditioner, $150. Samsung coffee table. Floral cushions Leave Message Provincial Hutch with glass Like New. Chinese and Indonesian Call Kim Blue inside. Never been doors and shelves on top, 3 5,000 BTU window mount air gongs, a giant Taiko drum, on seat. $200. 508-347-5171 exposed to outside elements. 508-234-5535 shelves and doors below. Email For Photos conditioner, $75.00 Call (508)234-2735 $4000 or best offer. [email protected] Australian didjeridus, shad- Carved in flowers, $300. ow puppets, Egyptian inlaid Call (508)248-5426 Girls Clothing (508)764-3625 401-316-4793 Real Ranch Sony 50” XBR MOVING! tambourines and boxes, all Projection TV & Shoes Living Room Set 32”x52” must be sold to cover veteri- Mink Jacket Jewelry nary expenses for our sanc- Very Good Condition $1100 or best offer. Toro Commercial Toddler Sizes Through 10/12 90” Sofa Oak Desk $60 Shoe Sizes 1-3 New 14K Ruby & Diamond tuary of $800 or best offer Lane 2 piece sectional Yellow gold cross pendant, Love Seat homeless cats with with recliner, $1000 or Lawnmower Gently Used & Brand New Dudley Pro-Line Series, With 44” Many Styles & Brands $300 or best offer. Also gem- Oriental Rug 508-949-3025 medical/age frailties. Retired 508-943-2444 best offer. To Choose From. stone rings & pendants, best (Machine-Made) rescue-foster home must Queen size bed Deck And Trac Vac Call 508-943-2007 For Appt. offers. 2 Matching End-Tables raise money to help these Refinished Chairs with cherry wood Collection System. Call Shirley MY GOOD-BYE beings. More available; Natural Or Painted Finish, frame, $700. Great For Picking Up Take The Whole Set For reasonable offers accepted. Girls Clothing (508)248-3005 YOUR GOOD BUY Some Decorated. Singles To Call (508)347-2764 Grass Clippings And $1000 Or Best Offer to well-cared for BR chest of 413-245-0459 Sets Of Six. Leaves. Large quantity of high John Deere 508-867-9650 drawers, twin beds, dresser, [email protected] Very Reasonable! Sound System $1500 quality, brand name Snowthrower mirror; LR sofa, end tables, Brimfield, MA 508-764-4493 High End Home 508-832-7414 Girls Clothing For Sale For LX And GT Series Machinist Tools bookcase, bric-a-brac; Outdoor World Age: Infant-3T Lawn & Garden Tractors. Tool chest, also other odds round pine dinette table, Samsung 61” Theatre With Come choose from 42 Inch, and ends. ladder-back chairs. Resort Special $450 Master Membership, HDTV-DLP TV Receiver Troy-Built 4 the best at the Used Once(Honest!) Call (508)234-8034 with stand for sale for $1500. age level you need. 508-347-2203 Unlimted Lifetimes. Includes Pair McIntosh THX loud Cycle Includes Chains, Weights, Mags With Tires Free Camping, All Amenities, Call (508)733-5047 for speakers, McIntosh THX Call 508-347-5344 And Operator’s Manual appointment. Gasoline-cultivator. For E-Z-Go Golfcart NEW Motorized RV/Tent Sites Or Rent A center speakers, MX (Miller Excellent condition. $1500 Furnished Cabin, Plus and Kreisel THX $175.00. Glass-Top 36” 774-745-0242 Plow For John Deere Scooter Entertainment. Santa Barbara subwoofer, Yamaha Octagonal Table Email For Pictures Or Garden Tractor From The Scooter Store. WOW! All For $900 Spa/Hot-Tub RX-V3200 Receiver, Call (508)892-8623 $50 Never Used Transfer Fees Paid! remote control. Rarely used. Questions Truck Liner For 6’ Bed 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright [email protected] Asking $1000 OBO Call Now! Therapy Lounge, Neck & Paid $6000 Oak Queen Post Asking $750 FIRM Headboard/Footboard Rug (7’x10’) 508-347-6561 1-407-433-9320 Foot Massage, 2 Additional TV and Stereo $50 Keyboard w/Seashell Border Therapy Seats Plus Call Ken (508)234-3042 New Snap-On Park Model RV Cooldown Area. System Gas 32” Fireplaces Stand, Case and 508-987-1504 Waterfall/Volcano, Lights 32” Sony Trinitron TV $250. $50 each 2002, 12x40 Speedaire Air Chair Maytag Washer Harley Davidson (Different Colors). Starry Onkyo Components With Freezer (17cu.ft.) $200 New, never been used. Top Collectors Edition (like brand new) on beautiful Night Blue With Red Compressors Bose Acoustimas Speakers 5’x8’ Oriental Rug $30 of the line. Bought at & Dryer lot in campground can be Maintenance Free Vinyl 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan $350. Oak TV Cabinet $40 Gordon’s Music last fall. Paid Moving - Must Sell Toolbox used for a full 6 months (15 Cabinet. One Year Old Generators 5k W. Scale 1k Call (508)943-0089 508-347-5782 over $600 will sell for $325 Excellent Condition Black and chrome with April-15 October every year) Paid $8000 New lbs. Best offer on all listings. firm. $200 Each Harley logos & flames. 5, H x Lot paid for until 2097. Asking $6000 Call (508)347-1223 Golf Clubs Please contact 508-942-2723 3, W 12 drawers. Must be $48,000 Will Deliver Unique Bar (508)450-7150 seen. $4000 firm. Call Don (508)344-9499 Call (508)864-8578 Spinet Piano and Left-Handed. 3 Drivers, Contact Dale Solid Oak with lighted Memory Foam stained glass canopy, brass 9 Irons. Including Putter, Kroeger-Gildemeester (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Penn 6 wt. Flyrod Schwinn Bench Bag & Bag Boy. Authentic New Condition $800. Country Blue plaid top and foot rail, 2 chairs, Asking $250 Piano Electric Scooter loveseat and chair. $450. 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Call Anytime For Details c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. Therapeutic New Woodmaster Call 508-278-6419 Needs new battery, $60. Wilson ladies clubs, bag, $1200 or BO. 508-248-1677 $2000 NASA Mattress Planer/Molder Air Hockey table, $40. cart, $200. All excellent Call (508)450-5836 Piano condition. Will consider Featherweight Sewing Queen, $399. Brand new in With 18” Drum Sander (508)764-6560 “Gould” Machine plastic full warranty. Attachment. 5HP Motor. reasonable offers. Baldwin Spinnet Call (508)867-8532 Used Restaurant Water Pressure $500 Call Tom (978)597-3033 Weighs 420lbs. Light brown color. Bought at Scooter for Sale Equipment Fireplace Screen w/ Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Steinerts. Good condition, Comes with 2 new batteries. Booster Pump Glass $25. Men’s Bicycle $700. Asking $450 or best offer. Spinnet Piano 10-50% Off Our 3/4 HP w/220 volt 3-phase Computer $50 Fox Vacuum With All Call (508)885-4320 Purchase Price Giant 6061 Attachments, Hooks Up Call (508)867-2430 (Steinert) variable speed controller, Lexmark Copier/ 23” Frame, 24 Gears, Refrigeration $600. To All Three. $1000. Sunfish sailboat Printer/Scanner $50 Shimano 105 Derailer. Prom Dress Sale Solid Oak Queen w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 6 Burner Stove Dinette Set 2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 Black & Gold, Ridden Mint Condition. Current Gowns-Daughter is Bedroom Set 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & Convection Oven Seating for four w/glass top 3 VCR’s $50 Each Only 4 Times. Books/Manuals Included sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 2 Microwaves $20 Each Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally $750. Lighted round curio Bar Top & Barstools and three bar stools. $500. Original Cost $800 Asking $3500 OBO priced from $200-$300. $200. Player piano w/rolls, Freezers Asking $350 end table, $50. Iron twin bed, Call Matt at Call Beverly Some shoes and jewelry. $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, $600. Lexmark Sinks 413-245-4587 508-764-9309 Call John Cash only. printer, $50. (774)535-1799 508-949-1051 $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each 508-347-5503 Call (508)832-9981 Call (508)867-9222 Call Karen (508)885-3192 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS OME OWN ERVICE H T S , BIG TIME RESULTS Name: VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Phone: “Use our Bargain Box” Sell items from A to Z “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds P.O. Box 90 H We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items H Southbridge, MA • 01550 H Runs in all 11 papers plus our website H Fax: 508-764-7645 H Use up to 30 words H Questions: Call our friendly staff 1-800-536-5836 H H Only $46.00 Email: [email protected] H Yes, we’ll bill you! 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204 WATER EQUIPMENT 205 BOATS 265 FUEL/WOOD 285 PET CARE 285 PET CARE 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 010 FOR SALE WANTED WANTED 1994 Sea-Doo Larson 1997 M&M Services Utility Trailer Bombardier SP94 Ski-Boat Apple Acres Paid $2600 With Trailer 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Fire Wood NOW AVAILABLE Engine. With Trailer. Asking $1500 Excellent Condition, Runs Cut, Split & Delivered Kennel $7000 1 Cord $200 508-765-5763 Great. Seat Just Recovered, 508-373-8413 • Newly rubber-matted Low Hours On Jet Pump. sleeping areas. King-Sized Line Ads Vintage Cameras Has Been Winterized, Will • Large individual runs, Need Cover. 225 INSTRUCTIONS outdoor exercise pens, BIGGER SPACE!!! And Movie Camera $1600 country walks Call Deb Equestrian Center BIGGER TEXT!!! With Projectors 508-965-7077 Lessons (All Ages) • Large indoor Vintage Radios Boarding <><><><><><><><><><> play area Get Yourself Noticed! 205 BOATS New Owners! 100’s Of LP Records Situated On 80 Acres. Snow Plowing •Bathing available New Energy! Over 50-Year Old RC 14’ Starcraft Fields & Trails Free Estimates Open M-F As Low As $10 Extra Allen Adding Machine Indoor & Outdoor Arenas. 8:30am-10:30am New Stuff! Photo Security System, Aluminum Deep-V Inside Stalls With 508-892-7251 3:00pm-5:00pm Per Week complete with all “Quabbin Special” Daily Turnout Ask For Justin Saturday & Sunday Boarding (Conditions Apply, Call For Details) necessary items including 8:30am-5:00pm Comes With Trailer, 18 HP Or Luxury suites, plastic holders Mercury, Downrigger, Full-Time Outdoor TREE-LENGTH Call (508)865-2227 Video security system Fishfinder, Bilge Pump, walks, treats, & one on ANTED TO UY ENERAL ELP 24-Hour On-Site Care one playtimes available. 298 W B 310 G H complete with two videos Windshield, Canopy Top. FIREWOOD WANTED and two cameras and all Plus Many Extras. Contact Carol 8 Cord Loads necessary cables. $1895 Or Best Offer. 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First/Security. 141 Everett Street Available 2/1 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Douglas $550/Month+Utilities 4 Bedrooms, Stove & $725/Month Office/Homes Large Two Bedroom In 508-735-3015 Refrigerator Included. First & Last Required. Spring Or Fall Cleanings 505 APARTMENTS FOR Elegant Older Home On Main or [email protected] $895/Month Call Nick Southbridge Street. Includes Washer & Heat & Utilities Not Included. 508-380-8922 Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or RENT Dryer. Partially Furnished. FIRST MONTH’S Monthly Cleanings North Brookfield 508-248-1899 Separate Eating Area, 4 Room, Second Floor, RENT FREE BANKS, Flexible Hours/Days Hardwoods, Plenty Of Southbridge Clean Four Room Stove & Refrigerator, Clean 4 room, 2 bedroom Registered/Insured/ *Southbridge* Storage! Parking Off-Street. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Southbridge Apartment, Third Floor. Pay Heat & Electric. duplex apartment. Stove, Bonded Enclosed Back Porch. 2 Bedroom refrigerator, hookups, One Year Lease & Beautiful area near First/Last & Security First & Last, No Pets. References Required. STOCKS AND References Available town central/post-of- $750/Month Apartment Available. basement, yard, good area. $650/Month Stove, refrigerator. Laundry No pets. Credit check, Last & Security fice, large, peaceful Call Cliff 508-476-1700 Write To: facility on-site. Off-street First & Last $575/month 2-bedroom home on Cleaner Homes Douglas PO Box 100 parking. Freshly painted. $675 per month, Call 508-765-0386 Commercial & Residential private street, North Brookfield, MA 01535 No Pets. $525 per month. plus utilities. appliances Two Bedroom. Weekdays 9:30a-5:30p Cleaning Service. New Appliances, First, last and security. Call (508)765-2658 Quality Cleaning To Fit Your w/dishwasher, oil-heat, North Brookfield Available To Apply LOANS, Dishwasher. Quiet, Private First Floor Two Bedroom No Pets, No Waterbeds Customized Needs, With fire-place, porch facing Southbridge Country Road. No Traffic. Apartment With Back Deck. Immediately! People You Can Trust! brook, nice yard, on/off $800 Plus Electric. Cohassee Street Licensed & Insured. street parking. Fully Applianced, Call (508)864-5605 First Floor, Nice Three No Smoking, No Dogs. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Call To Schedule A Call (508)476-1722 Bedroom. Quiet Dead End FREE Estimate Please call Includes Additional Storage Street. Stove & Southbridge 774-633-1118 (508)579-4809 Dudley Room, Off-Street Parking. Southbridge Refrigerator Included. Five Room, First Floor Cats OK. 2 Bedroom, 4 Room. $875/Month Apartment For Rent. OH MY! 2 Bedroom Apartment www.geocities.com/ $700/Month Plus Utilities Cozy, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Heat & Utilities Not Included. Pay Own Oil. gregnmargo/home Heat and Hot Water Included. Newly Renovated. ICENSED AY First/Last & Security Gas Heat, No Pets, 508-248-1899 442 L D No Pets/No Smoking Credit Check. First And Last Months Rent. Washer/Dryer Hookups. FIND THEM ALL ON OUR CARE Off-Street Parking Available After 2/15. $675 per month. First & Last Month Required. Dudley Call (860)935-5206 Contact Connie Call (508)765-6007 Southbridge $700/Month. NO Pets. *************** Duplex For Rent 508-867-6535 Comfortable, Sunny 3-Room, 508-764-6425 EASY-TO-USE The Commonwealth of Two Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 1 Bedroom Apartment. Nice Eat-In Kitchen With Dudley Southbridge Neighborhood, Walking Massachusetts Office of Cute & Clean 1 Bedroom, North Brookfield 3 room-1 bedroom 1st floor Distance To Town. Child Care Services Appliances, Washer/Dryer ONLINE DIRECTORY. Hookups. No Animals. 3rd Floor Apartment. Second Floor 2+ Bedroom in quiet area. Heat, hot water, Includes Heat, Hot Water, Southbridge requires that all ads Security Deposit Required. Close To Major Routes. Apartment. Quiet gas stove, washer/dryer, Washer/Dryer, Stove & Five Room, Three Bedroom, All local. placed in the newspaper Convenient Location. Porch, Stove, Refrigerator. Neighborhood, refrigerator all included. Pay Refrigerator. Second Floor Apartment. for child care (daycare) $875/Month Plus Utilities Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups. own electric lights. $700 per $695/Month Nice Fenced-In Yard. All the time. in your home include Call Susan Nice Yard. $695/Month month for one person/$750 Non-Smoker Preferred Section 8 Approved. your license number. 860-942-6194 $550/Month First, Last & Security for two. First/last. No Pets $800/Month TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 508-943-2670 508-248-3725 Call (508)764-1484 Call 508-764-7494 774-230-4697 JANUARY, 28, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Southbridge Four Bedroom, Second Floor. Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near Police Station & Route 169. $900/Month Plus Utilities Section 8 OK CLASS B DELIVERY DRIVER Call Tim Or Cara 508-347-5175 Pine State Trading Co. is a leading New England wholesale Southbridge distribution company based in Augusta, Maine. Incredible, Spacious, We are presently accepting applications for a delivery driver Second Floor, Two out of our Webster, MA terminal. Bedroom Apartment. Hardwoods, Appliances, Porches, W/D Hookups, A current Class B License and a clean driving record Off-Street Parking. are required. $725/Month Plus Utilities First & Security Required. No Pets Pine State offers a comprehensive benefits package. 508-410-7004 For more information, please contact Human Resources at Southbridge 1-800-451-5500, or e-mail a resume to [email protected] Large 1 Bedroom Apartment Completely Remodeled Pine State is an Equal Opportunity Employer $650/Month 3 Bedroom Apartment Completely Remodeled PINE STATE TRADING CO. $850/Month 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 24 Town Forest Rd. • Webster, MA 01570 Available Now! RENT RENT Section 8 Welcome 508-320-2175 Southbridge Sturbridge Three Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom, One Bath. Southbridge For Rent. First Floor, Available January. Heat & $800/Month Hot Water Included. Large 3 bedroom, 6 rooms. No Pets. No Smoking. Off street parking, Recently Remodeled. No Pets.Washer/Dryer One Month’s Security 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR washer/dryer hookups. Deposit & References $775 per month plus utilities. Hookups. RENT RENT First & Security Required. Required. First and security. $635/Month Call (508)909-6025 Call 508-949-0630 Contact Dennis Webster EMETARY OTS OBILE OMES 508-347-0810 Webster Two Bedroom Apartments. 510 546 C L 550 M H Southbridge Southbridge Brand New Two Coin-Op & Off-Street COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Large First Floor 6-Room Three bedroom first floor, Bedroom Apartment. Parking. Second & Third Two Cemetery Sturbridge de-leaded, remodeled, stove, Many Amenities Floor Available. No Pets. Apartment. Gleaming Wood Sturbridge Lots Mobile Home 55+ Floors, Freshly Painted, Nice off-street parking, Sturbridge Heights Including Dishwasher. $600/month Webster Yard, Nice Location. washer/dryer hookups, First/Last & References Worcester County 1 Bedroom, Ideal (Hall Road) Nice Area, For Rent Memorial Park $850/Month Plus Utilities. limited/restricted Spacious 1 Bedroom. Washer/Dryer Facilities. 508-943-1076 Location, Close To First & Security. No Pets. storage. First, last and First & Last. $650/month. After 5pm 1000 Square Feet In Paxton Everything. New Floors, security deposits. Section 8 $775/Month Pam To $900 For Each, Carpets, Paint, Windows, REMAX Professional welcome. References and Also Available References Required. Brand New Two Bedroom No Pets 14,000 Square Feet $1800 For Both Shower, Cabinets & Associates 508-885-5556 credit check. No pets, Counters. Newer Furnace, Or Visit no utilities. Applianced Apartments. Call 508-769-2500 Webster And Anything Call Cheryl $850.00 per month. Starting At $845/Month Two Bedroom, De-Leaded. In Between... A/C & More. www.pamcrawford.com 413-245-4181 Washer/Dryer. Call (508)637-1074 Call (508)729-3429 Webster Near Park & School. Owner Will Give You Available Now Price You Can’t Refuse! $37,500 Southbridge Uxbridge Bright, Sunny & Private $600/Month 508-347-7027 describes this beautiful 1 First/Last & Security 508-753-3670 WORCESTER COUNTY Large Three Bedroom Southbridge First Floor, Two Bedroom Apartment, Third Floor. Bedroom Apartment. Unit 508-304-3141 Two Bedroom Apartment. Dining Room, is located on 1st Floor. MEMORIAL PARK; Washer/Dryer Hookups, Apartments. Well Living Room, Kitchen & 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Paxton, MA Off-Street Parking. $650/Month Sturbridge Retirement Maintained, Bath. Appliances Included. Heat & Hot Water Included. 2 adjoining lots. Community $750/Month + Utilities Convenient Locations. Washer/Dryer Hookups. West Brookfield Call Claire @ Spencer Asking $1500 or Best Offer Completely Rebuilt In 2002. First & Security From $650 508-320-1863 1 and 2 bedrooms, walk to Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, for both call (508)867-3820 508-410-7004 Call For More Details Bazinet Realty beautiful town common. New Floors, Walls, Doors, 508-943-0667 Modern, Contemporary Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, 508-769-2500 Stove, refrigerator, Style. Hardwood, Uxbridge dishwasher, washer/dryer Worcester County Bathroom. Carpeting On All Tile, & Appliances. Floors Except Kitchen & Southbridge One bedroom apartment with hookups, nice yard. Great Kitchen. Beautifully Southbridge: loft, stove and refrigerator Webster $595-$750/month plus Memorial Park Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Large Three Bedroom, Landscaped Grounds. Paxton, MA Large 1 bedroom modern. included. $650 per month First Floor, Four Room utilities. No pets. First and Convenient Location. 508-735-9639 Second Floor. Freshly Wall to wall, appliances Plots In Garden Of Honor. Painted. New Wall-To-Wall plus utilities. First and last. Apartment. With Parking. last. Rent To Own! included, coin-op laundry, no Also have garage for rent for Stove, Refrigerator, And Call (508)868-5911 or 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. Carpeting, Hot Water, pets, lease and security. (6 Months Credit) Asking $2700 For All Range, Clothes Dryer, $100/month. Coin-Op Laundry In (508)867-2398 $575 and up, utilities not Basement. From $850 774-745-0026 Year Round Refrigerator, All Included. included. Call Call 508-735-4335 Please Leave Message Highly Efficient To Heat! No Pets. First/Last & Call (508)764-2866 (508)278-6319 Security Required. West Brookfield or Winter No Pets/Waterbeds 525 HOUSES FOR RENT $750/Month Section 8 Approved 2 bedroom apartment Worcester County Home One-Year Lease Warren $650/Month second floor. Off street Spencer 508-864-7595 parking, washer/dryer Southbridge Memorial Park, This 1475 sq. ft. 2 Townhouse (No Fees) 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape. bedroom 2 full bath, fully To Apply Call 1 Bedroom Apartment 7 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full hookup. $800 per month, Paxton 508-765-0386 Newly Renovated plus utilities. No pets. Modern kitchen, living room, furnished, like new home Baths, Porch, 2 Rooms laundry/mud room, garage, 4 lots in the Garden of the inside and out, is in a 9:30am-5:30pm w/Small Office. (Office/Sewing), Fenced Webster Call for more details, Near Bus Route. $600 Four Rooms Plus Pantry, private back yard & patio. Cross, which is the oldest beautiful 55 and older Yard, Appliances, (413)436-9544 $1500 per month plus garden in the park. Value gated community. It’s No Smoking/Pets, Washer/Dryer, Parking, Two Bedrooms, Private Southbridge Newly Insulated. Enclosed Porches. Brand utilities. First and security. $7000, asking $6000. located in Fort Pierce, FL., Private Yard, Turn-Key. References required. Will sell separately. just minutes from beaches Modern 2 Bedroom Off-Street Parking. $850/Month New Gas Heating System. West Brookfield Sunny, Neat & Clean. Call (508)729-0910 Call (508)892-8685 and great fishing. Many Apartments. Appliances, Coin-Op on site. Call 508-867-8971 Mobile Home At Off-Street Parking. First/Last, Security & $700/Month Plus Utilities other extras. $79,900. Madden Estates Make an offer. Immediate Occupancy! Background Check 508-949-7660 550 MOBILE HOMES $675-$725/Month Call (508)885-9307 A 55-And-Over Webster Call (508)779-0311 774-258-0147 or (774)696-4567 Mobile Home Park. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. Webster Webster 2 Bedroom, Country In Quiet Neighborhood. 14x70 Mobile Large Three Bedroom Setting 1 pet, hookups, $1000/Month Plus Utilities Southbridge Spencer NORTH VILLAGE First Floor Apartment. $600-First, Last, Security. Available Immediately! Home 565 ROOMS FOR RENT Living Room, Dining Room, W/56ft addition which NEW LISTING! Great One Bedroom. One Home Available Now! Call Linda At Top Level; Bedroom, Small Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op. Bazinet Realty includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Clean & Spacious 5-Room, Office, Bath. Lower Level; 2 bedroom units Also Selling work room w/sink and 18ft Southbridge Two Bedroom Also: Second Floor, Five 508-943-0667 Open Kitchen/Living/Dining, starting at $760!! Room Apartment. New Mobile Homes porch w/handicapped ramp. Room For Rent $750 1/2 Bath, Laundry. Call (508)867-7972 Large hallways/doors, for Male Wanted To Share Clean Heat Efficient With Quiet Lake View, Pool. Heat and hot water Section 8 Approved Webster wheelchair. New & Sober Apartment With New Heat & Water Systems First/Last & Security Deposit. is included. For More Information 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. roof/windows. $98K plus Two Other Males. & Thermal Windows. Criminal/Credit Check Call 508-943-8807 2-Car Drive-In Garage, Yard, park share. $450/Month West Brookfield Deck, Appliances. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Starting At $825/Month Must income qualify. Motel Rooms For Rent Bill, (508)347-5463 Includes Everything. Refrigerator & Stove, $1250 Must Have Job Or On INCLUDES UTILITIES Daily & Weekly Rates 508-341-6937 Fenced Yard, Porch, 508-885-5216 Section 8 Vouchers Webster All Rooms Have Microwave Disability. Off-Street Parking, Ceiling Accepted. One Bedroom Apartment, & Fridge, Some Rooms Have First/Last & Security Fans Throughout. First Floor. Off-Street Kitchenette. 546 CEMETARY LOTS 14x70 Mobile Call 508-561-6316 No Pets. No Smoking Spencer Parking. Housekeeping Service Large Three Bedroom On Please call $400/Month 3 Lots Home First & Security Copper Lantern with central air. Mint Section 8 OK Second Floor. Washer/Dryer (508)987-1595 First & Last Pine Grove Hookups & Off-Street 508-769-3262 Motor Lodge condition to move in. Many Spencer AVAILABLE FEBRUARY! Cemetery new extras. Located in Call 508-765-8730 Parking. 508-867-6441 Rooms Available Available Immediately. CopperLanternMotorLodge.com Whitinsville, MA attractive over 55 park in Webster Sturbridge. Professionally Managed. $750/Month + Utilities All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. Historic Building. Common 508-320-2329 18 Mechanic Street Good Location Near Call Joe (508)347-8976 Southbridge Furnished Studio Apartment. Kitchen/Living Areas. Webster Front/Path. Security Deposit & Newly Finished Huge, Shared Bathroom. With Whitinsville Asking $1100 Each 3 bedroom 7 room. Spencer All Utilities, Laundry, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom 1983 Mobile Home References Required. Or $3000 For All 3 Please Call George Wall-to-wall carpeting, lots Two Bedroom Apartment, Off-Street Parking. Prospect apartments. Large rooms, 508-234-5389 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. of closet space, tile floors, W/D Hookups, Stove & $125/Weekly with appliances. Off-street Two Bedroom, 508-791-3224 new windows, well insulated, Fridge, Trash Included. For Rental Application parking. No pets. All Remodeled With EOH ceiling fans, laundry New Carpet & Paint, Etc. Call 508-943-9452 Estates No utilities included. Cemetery Lot Attached Screenhouse. hookups, private porch, no No Pets. First/Last & References Park Share Included. pets. First, security and $725/Month 1 & 2 Bedroom Call (508)476-7856 For Sale $69,000 OBO 565 STORAGE SPACE credit check. Section 8 Partial Heat Included Apartments. Worcester County Memorial 508-867-5043 FOR RENT welcome. $875/month. 774-230-7146 Webster Park, Paxton, MA. Call (508)765-5359 2 & 3 Bedroom 1 Month Free Rent 510 Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Apartments Now Available: 2 Lots (1 & 2) Brookfield Spencer Starting at $165/week COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Webster Historical Buildings $1500 For Both Nanatomqua Mobile 30 Poland Street Southbridge Two Bedroom Apartment. Call 508-347-3884 Heat, Hot Water & Dudley Home Park Need Some Extra Space To Newly Renovated Two Must Income Qualify Chase Mill Leave Message If No Answer (55 And Over) Store Those Summer Toys, Bedroom Apartments. Appliances Included. One Bedroom Apartments. SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Washer/Dryer Hookups, Starting At $140/Week Complex 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Boats, Etc.? Hardwood Floors, Sunny, WELCOME Cemetery Lots Small & Large Units Quiet. Washer/Dryer Trash Removal, Off-Street (Formerly Ethan Allen) Bath, Living Room, Large Parking. Southbridge Located In Dudley, MA Kitchen, Laundry Room Available. Hookup In Basement. Call for Sale Call 508-949-1400 Available February 1st No Smoking, No Pets. 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Indoor/Outdoor Space With New Appliances, First/Last & Security Apartments. (508)943-9567 Worcester County Memorial Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm No Pets. Available For Immediate Park-Paxton, MA And Door To Back Porch. Leave Message First/Last Month’s Rent. $900/Month Starting At $150/week 508-885-6445 E.H.O. Lease For Storage, 2 Lots (#408A) available in REDUCED $650 All are newly remodeled, Light Industrial, the beautiful Garden of Valor $79,900 Call 508-867-7992 carpeted, stove & Manufacturing, Office. II. $5,000 for both. 508-868-4662 575 VACATION RENTALS Sturbridge refrigerator included. Webster Call Today For Info Call (508)987-0531 Southbridge 2 Bedroom House. Section 8 Approved. Second Floor, Brand-New 774-280-6026 $950 No Pets Allowed Non-Smokers Only. Five-Room Apartment. Mobile Home Completely Remodeled, Security Deposit & Off-Street Parking. Coin-Op OPEN NOW!!! Cozy Three Room, One New Inside, Near Commons, References Required CEMETERY For Sale Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. Washer/Dryer. No Pets. Tri-State Speedway In Sturbridge Retirement Florida A/C, Parking, Minutes To Call 508-943-8232 $495/Month I-84, Route 20 And The Call 774-289-1714 Indoor Go-Kart & LOTS: Co-Operative. Fort Myers Beach First & Security, Mass Pike. Porch, Yard. Amusement Center Two in the 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Credit Check. Cats OK. Available 2/1 Garden of Valor (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living One Bedroom Beach 413-283-5445 Webster Webster at Worcester Memorial Area). Air Conditioning, Cottage. Last, Security & References 2 Bedroom Apartment Leave Message 774-241-0330 Second Floor, Clean Two Park in Paxton. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Second Floor. Off-Street Bedroom Apartment. Good Charlton $1500/best offer. For Appointment March 1st-14th Southbridge Parking. Appliances And Area, Off-Street Parking. In- 7,500 Sq.Ft. Please call 508-347-9370 $1200/Weekly Sturbridge Heat Included. No Pets. cludes Stove, Washer/Dryer Industrial/Warehouse/ 508-885-5133 Second Floor, Two $700 per month. Hookup. (Off-Season) Weeks Bedroom. Stove, Lakeside Manufacturing Space Call (508)450-6421 No Pets/Smokers For Lease Retiring? December & April Refrigerator. Hardwood $700/Month Plus Utilities Think Of A Mobile Home Floors. Hot Water Included. Apartments 1 Dock, 3 Overheads, Cemetery Plots at From $450/Weekly 3 Room, 1 Bedroom First/Last & Security 10’ Ceilings. In A Beautiful Park In No Pets. Webster Reference & Credit Check Worcester County Sturbridge. First, Last & Security Apartment . Kitchen Just Off Route 20 With Easy Appliances, 1/4 Mile To 2 Bedroom Second Floor. 508-949-3044 Access To The Mass Pike. Memorial Park Two Bedrooms, One And All Clean, Quiet & $675/Month Quiet & Renovated Ask For John One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Well Equipped. 508-829-5853 I-84 And MA Pike. GK&Co. in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. No Smoking, No Pets. Appliances, Gas Heat, 508-753-9100 Call (508)987-6180 New Roof, New Windows, Near All Attractions. References A Must. Coin-Op, Off-Street Parking. And Many Updates. Southbridge $625/month. $675/month. Webster seerealtor.com 774-262-0340 Spacious first floor, 2BR, Call (508)347-9623 First/Last & References. Spacious 2 Bedroom Spencer Cemetery Plots $89,500 Living room and dining Call (508)943-0227 Apartment. 2nd Floor, Worcester County Memorial 508-347-8791 9am-6pm Gas Heat. Coin-Ops, Office Space room. Quiet area on Rte.169. Bright & Spacious Rooms In Park, Paxton; 2 Person, Washer/dryer hookups, Off-Street Parking. Garden Of Faith. WELLS, MAINE Webster $625 Per Month. Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Sturbridge Off-street parking. Sturbridge 30 Poland Street Centrally Located On Route $1400 OBO (For Both) $775/month. First/Last First & Security Deposit Currently Sells For $2100 $99,900 Village By the Sea Nice, clean one Modern 4-Room Apartment, Call 508-410-1319 9. Ample Parking. Great RENT NOW & GET HALF OF bedroom apartment Just Renovated. Kitchen , Location. Variety Of Direct From WCMP. (Park Share Included) 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. FIRST MONTH FREE!!! in good area. Includes Appliances, Furnished. Floorplans Available. Please Call Charming, Move-In Ready. (774)262-6533 508-892-1679 Pool complex, with stove, refrigerator, Large Rooms, Great Webster Call 508-735-4335 Fully Applianced, C/A, Open jacuzzi and exercise room, air and laundry room Closets! Off-Street Parking. Two Bedroom Apartment, Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, Southbridge on premises. Less Than 1 Mile To Third Floor. Neat & Clean, Garden of Prayer One Large Bath. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Third Floor, Three $575/month. I-395. Walking Distance Off-Street Parking, Southbridge 3 lots, side by side, buy two Maintenance Free. Shaded. A/C, cable. Bedroom, Off-Street Parking. Security deposit, lease To Most Webster Schools. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Retail Space for $2000 and get the third Monthly Fee $180. Daily Rate $80-$90 $700/month and references required. No Pets. Excellent Location, Main Street, high visibility. free. Choice ground. Includes Taxes, Cable Utilities Not Included Please call $700/Month Affordable. $1300 per month Worcester county memorial TV And More! Call For Details First & Last. No Pets (508)347-7709 Call 508-943-0972 Call For Details. plus utilities. park, Paxton MA. Why Rent? (508)429-7568 508-292-4675 Or 508-949-1400 1-508-612-6192 Call (508)765-5995 Call (508)234-7116 860-315-7122 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 28, 2009 Aut motive

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE A-1 Condition Truck Rails 2004 Chevrolet 2000 Ford 1987 Pontiac 1985 Buick 1987 Chevy 4 new Yokohama Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed Monte Carlo LS Monte Carlo LS Taurus SES Safari Wagon 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES High Speed Rain Great Condition Riviera Black/Grey, Excellent 3.0L V6, Loaded, Full-Sized, One Owner. 80k $95 For Set Must Sell My Beautiful, Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, Condition, 43k Miles. Ice Cold A/C. Miles, Excellent Condition. 4 Cooper Weather Tires Restored Pride & Joy! 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect $9500 $1995 $1200 GM Chrome 135k Original Miles. Pretty velour interior, 1-owner, Master S/T Tires 195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 120K miles. Bought new at 508-987-1350 Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 Bolt American Racing Slotted Wheels Blue With Black Landau 1996 Saturn SL Russo Coal/ Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Roof. Plush Interior. Diamond Chevrolet. Very 2000 Chevy Wood Stove Like New $150 Mechanically Good. good condition, 4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon For Full-Size GM. runs great. $2500. On Gas, CD System. Excellent Condition 4 Cooper Weather and many more. $200 Set Of 4 $2500 OBO Malibu (508)347-9386 V6, 126k Miles, A/C, Very Reliable - Must See! Hardly Used. Master S/T Snow Call Tom ask if they will fit 508-476-1721 $1495 OBO $350 Groove Tires your car. 454 Complete Power Everything. CD Player. 225/55 R17 Best Reasonable Offer GM Block 1984 Firebird SE $2000 OBO 774-208-3313 Call After 3pm Like New $200 Spencer With Fuel Injection 1962 Buick H06, air, auto locks doors & MUST SELL! 508-885-3036 508-867-2560 774-745-0173 $1200 Electra 225 windows. Cast wheels, 508-762-6773 1999 Ford 4-Door, Excellent Running & Chapman. Best offer. 2006 Scion XB Evenings 508-259-8805 2005 Chrysler Mustang Body Condition. 36k Original Call (617)872-3230 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k Still In New Condition! Third Row Miles. Light Grey. Pacifica Miles, White. Power Seats, Has 19k Miles On It. Carries Used Auto Parts Price Negotiable 1953 Ford AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Windows, Locks & Steering. Platinum Warranty, Good 91 day Guarantee. Large Bench Seat Call Laurie Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All 720 CLASSICS 2-Door Sedan Highway. New Tires, Great Very Good Condition. inventory of engines, For Ford Expedition 508-450-5740 Mild Custom, $11,000 Family Car, Well Maintained. $4995 Options, 35-40MPG, transmissions, tires & glass. (Eddie Bauer) $6500 OBO Call 508-764-4570 Burgundy Exterior. Excellent service. Free parts Tan Leather, Excellent 1989 BMW 325i 1973 Green 1955 Oldsmobile Photos Available Excellent Inside/Out. locating service. Condition. Call Bill & Andrea 1999 Ford Ranger $13,900 Amherst-Oakham Auto Red convertible new black VW Beetle 508-943-5954 Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 top new transmission, 4-Door 860-377-0396 Extended Cab Pickup Call (800)992-0441 or Recent Engine, Original, $10,000 860-928-1064 V6, 4.0L $150 automatic, runs perfect, Good Tires 2001 Subaru (508)799-9969 $5500. Call (413)245-4587 131,780 Miles. Recent 860-935-0039 Best Offer 1975 Ford Flatbed 2004 Chrysler Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Forrester 413-245-3530 $1600 Town & Country Runs Well. Standard, Recent Brakes, $3500 A/C, Roof Racks. Looks One Owner, 23,500 Miles. (Book Value $6000+) 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Black Custom Paint, Fully & Runs Great. Pickup 860-923-1848 $5,500 OBO GM’s Top Performers Join Forces Loaded, Perfect Condition 508-987-3244 Solid, Needs Restoration, $18,000 Or Best Offer 1992 Ford Escort To Make Westborough Buick Pontiac GMC $2500 Call 508-764-3723 Runs Great, 92k Miles. 2006 Volkswagen Collection MUST BE SOLD! $1200 The Fastest Growing GM Dealer 978-760-3453 2007 Dodge 860-942-0464 Jetta Charger SXT Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 in Central MA 1995 Toyota Supra Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 1995 Geo Prizm disc CD changer, heated Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, 110K miles, Red, 4 door seats & mirrors, sunroof, 10% OFF ANY REPAIR Original. 60k, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien sedan, recently, front, side & rear air bags. $500.00 OFF Black-On-Black, Leather, $19,595 OBO reconditioned, new starter, $14,900. for any new customers first service the purchase of any in stock used vehicle Two-Owner Car. Must See! runs great. Call (508)949-6914 $50,000 FIRM Sharon 774-287-2031 Moving must sell quick!! appointment with this coupon. $2500 or best offer. 1993 Volvo 240GL or $250.00 OFF 1973 Pontiac Call (508)341-4434 or 4-Door Sedan, 132k Call Terri or Adam for an Appointment 2000 Dodge the purchase of any in stock new vehicle Trans-Am Caravan (860)857-4168 Miles. Runs Fine. No Expires March 1, 2009 With this coupon. Expires March 1, 2009 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Rust. CD, Automatic. Burgundy Interior, Original, 56,000 miles, excellent 2002 Lincoln LS $2300 OBO Matching Numbers. 90k. condition. Non-smoker, Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, 508-867-6023 Westborough offers Certified GM trained technicians. A full service body shop. $50,000 FIRM am/fm/cd, recent tires. Fully Loaded, Chrome Asking $3900. 508-344-2660 Rims/Grill/Rocker Corvette 1988 Our staff combined has won more GM awards than any other 1983 Lincoln Town Panels/Pillars, Excellent Condition. New GM dealer in Central Massachusetts. Corvette Car Brand New Snow Tires, T-Top, Tires & Interior. 1978 Anniversary 20,000 miles, estate car. Extra Set Of 18” Chrome Over $11k Invested. Come check us out we’ll make it worth the trip! Black T-Top, 57k Miles. Excellent condition. Always Rims with Tires. New Asking $7500 OBO New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. garaged. $3900 or best offer. Brakes 1-508-943-1128 Westborough Buick Pontiac GMC $5500 OBO (508)317-7092 1-508-341-3164 508-713-3513 Sharp Car! Mint! 88 Turnpike Rd (Route 9) • Westborough MA 01581 • 888-256-7187 1996 Dodge Intrepid $13,500 obo Wanted Antique Black ES Sedan 774-289-9074 www.westboroughcars.com 119k Miles, Good Condition. Old Camaros $1100 BO 1999 Mercury 1967-1969 including parts, Jaguar pieces in any condition. Will 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Call 508-764-5317 Cougar After 5pm consider other models. chrome nearly perfect, New 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Call (860)633-0869 Paul Puccio Cosmo Casamassa Michelin pin stripe tires and 1994 Dodge Options. College many spare parts. Forces Sale SPORTS UTILITY General Sales Manager Service Manager Best Reasonable Offer. Intrepid $3800 OBO VEHICLES Call Tom (Spencer) 86k Miles, Needs (774)745-0173 Call Transmission Work. 508-476-3907 2001 Chevy Good Body, Strong 508-335-1283 Blazer LT 725 AUTOMOBILES Engine, Good Tires. Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Nice Car 1996 Mercury Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Asking $700 OBO Grand Marquis Wheel Drive. Very Clean, 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Call Before 8pm Blue Hill Edition Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 508-892-4434 Loaded, White w/ Blue 94k Miles, 22MPG. Paint, Plus Many Extras. Asking $6000 Interior, 90k Miles 508-864-3846 Asking $9,800 1992 Dodge $2,995 obo or best offer Stealth (508)717-9244 Red, Mint Condition. 1992 Chevy 2003 Dodge $6500 OBO Corsica Durango 508-347-3613 Blue, 119k Miles, ABS, A/C, Alloy, AWD, 2002 BMW 325ci 1985 Fire-Engine Good Condition 7 P.Seats, H.Seats, Convertible 6 Cylinder Automatic R/Boards, Fully Loaded, Red Mazda RX7 $1,195 obo New Tires. 95k Miles, Excellent Condition. 4x4, 4.7L. $7000 OBO 38,883 Miles. Automatic 1.1L Rotary Engine. Mint Condition. (508)615-5959 Call Rick At Transmission With Sports 508-245-5715 Shift Mode. Grey Leather Single Owner, 54k Miles. 2006 Mustang Or Rob 508-764-0626 1-800-282-4356 Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Always Garaged, No Rust, Harmon-Kardon Sound Sunroof. Convertible 2004 Jeep System, Premium Runs Beautifully. Silver, 44,500 Miles, Wheels, Etc. $5000 Excellent Condition. Liberty Sport $19,999 508-845-9237 $11,500 Silver, 49k Miles. Contact Josh 860-916-8247 Excellent Condition. 508-885-7085 2003 Ford 1997 Olds Regency CD/AM/FM Radio. Mustang GT Nice solid driver 105K Asking $14,200 1999 Buick Park With 22k Miles, Custom highway miles, loaded with 774-364-1133 Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, moonroof, needs nothing. Or After 5pm Ave Ebiach Lowering Springs. Asking $3500. 508-886-7184 Loaded, like new, leather, Call (860)974-3022 Ask For Linda 122K miles. $4500. Clean Car, Mint Condition. Garaged In Winter. Call (508)752-8683 2008 Pontiac G5 740 MOTORCYCLES $14,000 OBO Brand New! Low Mileage. 508-864-9692 2-Door Coupe, 2005 Aquila 250 1993 Buick 508-764-1401 Midnight Blue. LeSabre Sedan Bought For $18,000 Cruiser Good Shape, Runs Well. 2003 Ford Sell For $14,500 356 miles, showroom $950 FIRM Mustang Mach 1 774-230-4485 condition, bike can be seen Please Call Mike at 364 Main Street, Oxford. 774-253-8502 Azure Blue with Black 2001 PT Cruiser $2700. leather. 18K miles, like brand Call (774)280-2630 new. Couple after Limited 1993 Cadillac market parts. $17,500. Silver w/ Leather, Loaded Call (508)987-8486 One Owner 2006 Harley Fleetwood A Loved Car!!! Davidson Florida car. 46k miles, 1998 Ford Low Price Reflects 114k, regular gas; 17-18 in city Contour LX New Timing Belt, and Sportster XL883C 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, Extensive Tune-up White with saddle bags. Light Blue with Light 133k. Good Tires, REDUCED 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Blue leather interior. $6200. Recent Brake Job. Harley helmet, jacket and Call (508)832-3029 or $1700 Or Best Offer $5700 gloves for sale. (508)272-3433 508-892-9212 (508)476-3715 Call (508)949-0621

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Asking $55,000 Ram 1500 $48,000 With Tow Dolly. 508-269-1710 Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, For Your Junk & Unwanted Vehicles $7500 OBO Call Don (508)344-9499 XLH 883 Sportster Ready To Go runs excellent, bed liner. Fully Licensed & Insured 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 508-892-1550 $8100. $10,900 1994 Winnebago Cars, Trucks and Farm Equipment Wanted Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, 2001 24 ft. Travel 508-347-3262 Call (508)347-7832 Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 2005 Suzuki C50 34’ Adventurer Call D&M Towing 508-887-3645 Custom Grips. Boulevard Cruiser Camper Trailer Rear Queen With 2007 Chevy 2001 Dodge Excellent Condition 2006 Keystone Aveo-5 Tow Vehicle With TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Black/Grey, 300 Miles, All works, call for details! Blue Ox Tow Bar. Dakota Looks & Runs Great. Call from 8am-7:30pm. Inquire at: www.dmtow.com Asking $4500 Mint! 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Lots 2000 Kropf 40’ Central Air Excellent! V8, PW, $12,000 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 3400 miles, lots of Model 1007 Winter Insulation Package PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, Miles, Flawless. Park Model (860)928-3477 upgrades, mint Sleeps 6 Paid $47,000 New. Cold A/C. Asking $5800 condition, handles Great Condition. Heat, With 39’x10’ enclosed all 1997 Dodge 860-792-1168 aluminum sun room with Asking $29,995 OBO $2,900 OBO John Deere 450C great. $7200 or best Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 617-524-6220 Caravan 6-Way Blade. Pins, Bushings, offer. Won’t last long! windows and doors. Ready Good Condition $2700 to move in! Can be 2003 Honda Rollers, Sprockets All In 1998 Harley Call (508)347-8969 413-537-0619 Asking $1500 OBO TRX250 EX ATV Excellent Shape. Engine Has dismantled to move. Many Camper/RV 774-289-1321 Davidson 1989 24’ Terry extras. $24,000. 2001 Coachhouse Runs Great! Looks Great! Been Rebuilt. 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MERCURY www.millburyfm.com • Rte. 20, Auburn, MA • 508-832-6261 • Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5pm • Sat 7am - 3pm 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 28, 2009 Aut motive Shouldn’t a Truck That Has Won as Many Awards as the 2009 Ford F-150 Turn Heads? BY KEITH GRIFFIN (NHTSA). Earlier last fall, the truck received the “Top Safety Pick” award The very day it was announced that the from the Insurance Institute for Ford F-150 had been named North Highway Safety (IIHS). That award American Truck of the Year, it was sit- means a lot because the F-150 continues ting in my driveway.I couldn’t have been to be a working person’s truck and it’s prouder. Once I cleared off the 4 inches good to know they’ll be safe on the job. of snow that had fallen the night before, As I said, this is a working truck and I took it out for a ride. Ford knows it. The new F-150’s flow- After all, it deserved to be noticed. I through center console is lengthened by wanted to share in the accolades that approximately two inches and is large were sure to come its way on this special enough to stow two or more small laptop day. One woman approached me in a computers. Special ridges are molded parking lot at the local 7-Eleven. Surely into the edges of the bin to accommo- she was a fan – nope she was looking for date file folders. The console also has a money for cigarettes. multi-tiered, removable tray and locks So, I drove it some more. I even drove it to protect valuables. More than 30 stor- from Hartford to Boston and back and age areas are built into the interior, nobody noticed that I was driving the ranging from a bin on the top of the North American Truck of the Year. How instrument panel to a number of small could that be? Simple – this truck didn’t spaces designed to accommodate tools get to where it is because of its looks. It like cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs and got there because love is more than skin gate access cards. The 2009 Ford F-150 is the North American Truck of the Year deep. One feature smaller folks will like is the Ford likes to say the F-150 has a tough Tailgate Step. It is made of high- reassuring 18 miles per gallon for the [email protected]. All queries new exterior highlighted by a dramatic strength steel and is fully integrated week I had it. The EPA rates it at 15-mpg are answered.) three-bar grille, but I stood about 10 feet into the tailgate. To use, one simply low- city and 20-mpg highway.This is a truck away from it at the New England ers the tailgate to the down position and that likes to run, which is my mostly VITAL STATISTICS International Auto Show and never even slides the step out and drops it down highway fuel economy was less than the Wheelbase: 144.5 inches noticed it was the new truck. So, this F- into the step position. A grab handle EPA average. I’m confident my numbers Length: 231.7 inches 150 isn’t going to turn heads. folds up and out of the tailgate to pro- would have matched or exceeded the 20- Width: 78.9 inches Where it will make the old noggin’ swiv- vide extra support when using the mpg mark. Height: 71.5 inches el is inside. The model loaned to me for a Tailgate Step, supporting up to 300 Pricing on the model I drove started at Curb weight: 5067 lbs. week by Ford was the F-150 4x2 pounds. It’s a great feature for people $30,845 and quickly goes north from Engine: 4.6-liter, V8 Supercrew in the XLT trim. The rear who can’t unload items over the sides or there. The final sticker, including a $975 Horsepower: 248 hp seat had enough hip and leg room for even from the rear. destination and delivery charge, was @4,750 rpm three American adults. It was almost There’s also a lot to offer for the recre- $36,540. Most of the extras, like the $395 Torque: 294 lb.-ft. limousine like for the two who got to sit ational owner of a new F-150 who uses it Sync system I could live without (and @ 4,000 rpm back there for a lengthy road trip. for towing. All F-150s come standard didn’t even notice the truck had), but I EPA estimated mpg city/highway: What most impresses me about this with traction control and roll stability am willing to pony up $245 for the 15/20 truck? The F-150 earned the title of control. Both are invaluable in a pickup reverse sensing system and the chrome Base price: $30,845 America’s safest full-size pickup when it truck that can have easily shifting loads sidesteps. Even at 6’1”, I was glad to have As-tested price: $34,465 received 5-star frontal- and 5-star side- and other handling challenges. (The that little extra boost in snowy weather. (before delivery) impact crash test ratings, the highest truck also has a trailer sway control (Questions and comments about this Also consider: Dodge Ram, possible scores from the National built in, too.) review and other automotive concerns Chevy Silverado Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fuel economy from the 4.6-liter V8 was a can be e-mailed to

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