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p 22 SeiSei BellaBella SSalonalon Local Talent on Display at Alternatives It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…a wooden artist palette? ORGANIC & Th roughout the month CONVENTIONAL HAIR CARE of March an exhibit in Whitinsville of over 65 artist Select Hair Care palettes will make you look twice. Products 50% OFF Th ese beautiful, creative, sometimes whimsical, and Keratin • Color & Foils • Cuts • Hair Extensions oft en thought-provoking Laurie Thayer, Owner 508-634-0700 creations are the work of 189 West Street, Milford 508-320-5437 participants in the 2nd Annual Art Palette Contest sponsored by Alternatives and the Artist Palette Studio at the Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Local artists of all ages and abilities have repurposed ordinary 16 x 20” wooden palettes into extraordinary works of art. Th eir choice of media varies A sampling of wooden palettes on display. from the expected to the unconventional, including All are welcome to attend. Gallery visitors will be invited to vote for their paint, ink, buttons, shells, favorites, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in each age fi gurines, plastic scraps and category. Voting will close on March 31, and with so much creativity on display, it neckties. may prove challenging to make a selection.

Shed Hunt at Civil War Preservation Stefans Farm Grants State Senator Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, announced the Each year, male white tailed deer shed availability of matching funds for the preservation of historic their antlers, which can be found on a walk SING • DANCE • PLAY • LAUGH • LEARN objects, sites, and document collections that are signifi cant to in the countryside. Th e Upton Open Space the history of the Civil War. Th e Massachusetts Sesquicentennial Committee and Friends of Upton State Commission of the Civil War is accepting applications until April CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 7 Forest are co-hosting a Shed Hunt at the 1. Former Stefans Farm in Upton on Sunday, Music & Movement Classes Th e program, a partnership of the Sesquicentennial Commission, March 30, from 9.m. to noon. Walkers will the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services, and the for Families With Children be divided into small groups that will go for Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities, is now in its second Ages Newborn - 5 Years an off -trail treasure hunt looking for deer cycle. Earlier this year, the Commission awarded over $91,000 in antlers. matching funds to 24 projects across the Commonwealth. 189 WEST STREET Th ere is rough footing in places and it can Th e program is open to Massachusetts municipalities and non- be wet, so wear appropriate shoes. Protective MILFORD profi t organizations and provides state matching funds of up to 50 clothing and eyewear are also recommended Rosa’s Villa Plaza percent of a project’s total cost, but not exceeding $7,500. Eligible (brambles, branches and shrubs can hurt). projects may include the renovation, rehabilitation, restoration, Th is program is open to all ages and or enhancement of existing monuments or memorials relevant to 10%10% DISCOUNTDISCOUNT skill levels. Children are welcome with the Civil War and Civil War veterans. Proposals to construct new supervision. Liability waiver required. A markers for historically signifi cant sites will also be considered. Use Coupon Code MTC and get 10% Discount parent must sign for anyone under 18. Also, eligibility was recently expanded to include preservation off First Child! 2nd sibling always discounted 25%. Meet in the parking area at the Community or digitization of historic documents. Th is will encompass local Third sibling and siblings under 9 months FREE! Garden on Mechanic St., Upton near the libraries and towns, which may own or seek to acquire documents powerlines. As a courtesy to hikers who may relevant to the Civil War such as archived records, or letters, which be fearful or allergic, please leave pets at may require restoration or digital archiving. 508.773.2299508.773.2299 home. Th ere is no charge. Inclement weather, Application materials may be found on the Sesquicentennial www.MusicTogetherOfBlackstoneValley.com deep snow, or recent snowfall cancels. Commission’s website: www.MA150.org/civil-war-preservation- For questions, updates or cancellation FREEFREE DEMODEMO CLASSESCLASSES AALWAYSLWAYS AAVAILABLEVAILABLE grants notice: [email protected] Fernandes Announces Moving Forward Office Hours Rep. John V. Fernandes (D-Milford) announces to make things even better offi ce hours for the month of March for the residents in three of the four communities that he serves in Modern, efficient collection of taxes helps the 10th Worcester District. Th e offi ce hours will take place at the Mendon Senior Center on March 10 enable you to receive the level of town from 10 to 11 a.m., and on March 28 at the Hopedale Town Hall, 9 to 10 a.m. and the Milford Town Hall, services you deserve. This includes: Room 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. Constituents will have the opportunity to express their constituent concerns and 1. Your Personal Safety inquiries directly to Rep. Fernandes at an accessible 2. Education for our Youth and convenient location in their own town. Rep. Fernandes also maintains a district offi ce at 12 3. Care for our Elderly Main St., Milford, where constituents may stop by at their convenience or meet with him by appointment. As always, constituents are also encouraged to reach That’s a vote for ... out to Rep. Fernandes locally by phone at 508-473- 3063 or at the State House offi ce at 617-722-2220. His Administrative Assistant is Kenneth Willette, who has 18 years of experience working on constituent Melissa Alves-Tomas services. Rep. Fernandes may also be reached by email at [email protected]. Ken Willette FOR TAX COLLECTOR can be reached at [email protected] Because you deserve more from who you vote for!

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2 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 State Launches AED Milford Regional First in Massachusetts to Use Grant Program Miniature Insertable Cardiac Monitor

Th anks to the eff orts of state Sen. Richard T. Moore, Milford Regional Medical Center is the fi rst hospital go about their lives without interruption or discomfort D-Uxbridge, the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Security in Massachusetts to implant the smallest long-term, from the device,” says Dr. Shine. “Additionally, the (EOPSS) is now accepting applications from towns, school insertable cardiac monitoring (ICM) device available device has the ability to communicate wirelessly with the districts, and municipal entities for grants to help purchase for patients with recurrent fainting, heart palpitations, patient’s physician while the patient is sleeping, allowing automated external defi brillators (AED’s). Th is grant program unexplained stroke or atrial fi brillation. Cardiologist them to continue living their lives normally, even when is the latest development in a set of Moore-led initiatives William Shine, MD, successfully completed two implants travelling away from home.” relative to emergency response and heart health. recently at the Medical Center. Placed just beneath the skin through a small incision “Simply put, AED’s save lives,” stated Moore. “To the extent Called Th e Reveal LINQ ICM from Medtronics, this of less than 1 cm in the upper left side of the chest, the that the state can aid communities, school districts, senior miniature cardiac monitoring device is approximately ICM is oft en nearly invisible to the naked eye once centers, and senior housing complexes in making these one-third the size of an AAA battery (~1 cc), making it inserted. Th e device is placed using a minimally invasive devices readily available, we will signifi cantly enhance our more than 80 percent smaller than other ICMs. While insertion procedure, which simplifi es the experience emergency response eff orts and prevent tragedy.” signifi cantly smaller, the device is part of a powerful for both physicians and their patients. It also allows Last year, Moore successfully advocated for $250,000 in the system that allows physicians to continuously and patients to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) FY14 State Budget to help local entities and school districts wirelessly monitor a patient’s heart for up to three years. if needed. purchase AED’s. Th e funds were appropriated to an account Its remote monitoring capabilities notify physicians if “Milford Regional is pleased to off er our patients the now known as the state “AED Trust Fund.” patients have signifi cant cardiac events between regular very latest advancement in cardiac diagnostics,” says EOPSS has opened the application process for AED medical appointments. Plus, through its global cellular Edward J. Kelly, president of Milford Regional. “As a matching grants. Moore had urged the agency to expedite technology, the cardiac device diagnostic data can be community hospital, we have always been committed implementing the program citing public safety and welfare. transmitted to clinicians from nearly any location in the to providing our patients with the most up-to-date Last session, driven by two local incidents, Moore world. diagnostics available. Once again, I am proud to say that shepherded through the Legislature a new law that “Th is new cardiac monitoring device is so discreet Milford Regional fi nds itself in the forefront of off ering standardizes medical emergency response plans in all that most patients will not even know it is there and can leading-edge technology to our community.” Massachusetts public and private schools. Th e bill was sponsored by state Sen. Mark C. Montigny, D-New Bedford. In 2010, Sutton High School’s Michael Ellsessar died suddenly aft er he went into cardiac arrest during a junior varsity football game. A month later, Tyler Symes, a student CEELEBRATIONSLEBRATIONS SEECTIONCTION from Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, was hit in the chest by a puck while playing on Milford High’s cooperative hockey team, and his heart stopped. Following the incidents, MARCH - APRIL - MAY the students’ parents and classmates initiated a movement to advocate for the medical emergency response plans bill, and Everything You Need to Plan Your Next Big Event! availability of AED’s in public places. Eligible applicants for the AED matching grants include: municipalities; local and regional school districts; senior VENUES, FAVORS, CATERING, BIRTHDAYS, centers; and senior housing complexes. Applicants will be WEDDINGS, GRADUATION PARTIES reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of AED’s, up to $10,000. Funding is available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Call Your Ad Rep to Advertise Your EOPSS is now accepting letters of intent. Th e deadline to apply is May 2 at 4 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to apply as Business Product or Service! soon as possible.

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Imperial for Men IMPERIAL Car Wash IMPERIAL RENTAL A Cut-Above Barbershop & Detail • Large selecon of vehicles • State-of-the-art car wash • Men’s haircut only $15 • Friendly customer service Includes shampoo and scalp massage Includes pre-wash and towel dry • Full complement Alicia is here to help you. • Manicures and Pedicures • Convenient extended hours For men and women of services Rain/snow guarantee 8-6:30 M-Sat • Tanning booth • Compeve rates Buy 2 sessions, get • Express hand detail center We will beat local competors’ 4-course dinner Includes 1 FREE published rates guaranteed! starting at • Walk-ins welcome Pros get you out in 30 minutes! • Appezer, garden salad, 508-634-3001 gourmet meal, coffee and dessert 508-478-1414 508-478-7697 T-Th 8-6:30, F 8-5:30, Sat. 8-3 7-7 M-F, 7-6 weekends M-F, 8-6:30, Sat. 8-6 $ 95 • FREE valet parking per person Cocktails and dancing all evening 39tax and gratuity not included March 28, 2014. Cocktail hour starng at 6 PM Country dinner at 7 PM I.M.P. & For reservaons call 508-478-2778. IMPERIAL MUNICIPAL PARTNERS Store Seang is limited so please call today! • Lowest gas and diesel prices around! • One stop shop for municipal and fleet vehicles, parts, Compare for yourself. Funcons for up to 600 people! service, and equipment • Old-town hardware store Anniversaries, Weddings, High School Formals etc... • 5.11 apparel store open to the public Fill your tank here and buy that shovel or light bulb! Clothing, footwear, and gear for all needs. • Convenience food outlet 6 Nipmuc Drive, Route 16, Mendon, MA 01756 154 E. Main St., Milford, MA • 508-422-1000 Stocked with what you need. www.theimperialballroom.com M-F 8-6, Sat. 8-5 508-634-6205 6 AM-10 PM 7 days per week All this on Uxbridge Rd., Rte. 16, Mendon, MA!

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Now available at A Little Common Sense, 8 N. Main Street, Upton or Facebook ShellScapes by Marilyn Holman Psychic Medium Returns to Upton Gary McKinstry, popular medium & psychic, is returning to Upton for his sixth "Connections" presentation on May 2nd, 7:00 P.M., at Upton Memorial School. Th is event is a signifi cant fund- raiser for the Upton Bloomer Girls, a local charitable organization. Interacting closely with the audience, McKinstry works to channel spiritual contact between guests and loved ones who have passed away. Reserve your seat for $20.00 by calling the Town Clerk at 508-529-3565 or Ida at 508-529-2822. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $25.00. Private 10-15 minute sessions with McKinstry are awarded several lucky ticket holders and raffl e tickets may be purchased for special gift basket drawings. A great cause, an evening of fun and...You Could be Chosen to Connect Psychically with a Loved One!

Senior Living

JUST ASK FO R Powerful Tools for Caregivers Th e Caregiver Program at Tri-Valley, Inc. is sponsoring a new program: Powerful Tools Blaire House of Milford for Caregivers at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center in Milford. Th e program is free for caregivers and will run on Th ursdays for six weeks, April 3 – May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. . . . WHEN THE CARE Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help caretakers care for themselves while caring for an older relative or friend. Everyone will benefi t from YOU NEED CAN MAKE this class whether assisting a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a ALL THE DIFFERENCE , nursing facility or across the country. Th is class will give the tools to help caretakers reduce stress; communicate eff ectively CHOOSE THE BEST ! with family members, doctors, and paid help; reduce guilt, anger, and depression; make tough decisions; set goals and problem-solve. Anyone interested in fi nding out more about this class please contact Laura Black Silver, LICSW, Caregiver Specialist at Tri-Valley, Inc. 1-800-286-6640 Ext. 3079 or Catherine Ziesmer, LSW, Client Services Coordinator, Milford, 508-473-8334. Tri-Valley is a private, non-profi t agency. Th e agency receives funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Executive Offi ce of elder Aff airs and from the Federal government, under the Older American’s Act, processed through the Central Mass Agency on Aging. Funds are also received from other public and private sources. All donations are welcome and memorials may be established.

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4 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Advertisers Club Introduces Th e Advertiser’s Club EZ Laundromat Directory By Michelle Sanford Th e Advertiser’s Club Directory is a listing of Staff Reporter/Columnist those businesses that have contracted to advertis- Let’s face it, no one loves to do laundry. But Milford’s EZ ing at least 12 times a year in Th e Milford Town Laundromat can certainly make that task a much more pleasant Crier. Features include a listing in this directory, discounts and a feature article about your busi- experience. With its state-of-the-art washers and dryers and a ness (size and frequency requirements apply). spotless facility, EZ Laundromat has a “laundry list” of reasons why it’s one of the best places around to wash and dry your clothes. Business Name ...... Ad on Page 77th and Vine ...... next issue Owner Hitesh Aurora is proudly celebrating the Laundromat’s Aff ordable Junk Removal ...... 17 one year anniversary this March and says business is going great, Anna's Grill/End Zone...... next issue thanks to the strong support of Milford residents. Aurora has Dr. Barry Armet, DMD ...... next issue several years of laundry business experience which he has utilized Best Rate Cleanouts ...... next issue to provide our community with a very well equipped laundromat. Blackstone Valley Skate ...... next issue Th e success of EZ Laundromat is likely due to the atmosphere Boucher Energy Systems ...... 17 Aurora has created for local residents to clean their clothes. Th e Bright Beginnings Center ...... next issue Bright Insurance ...... 18 business is fi lled with only the best energy effi cient washers and Consigli Ruggierio Funeral Home ...... 26 dryers which are available in several diff erent sizes depending on CPR Etc...... 10 Creative Community Childcare ...... next issue Come and enjoy the Laundromat’s fi rst anniversary celebration EZ Laundromat ...... 7 with free pizza, entertainment, and other fun prizes on Saturday, Family Tree Home Care ...... next issue April 11 from 12 to 3 p.m. A mountain bike will also be raffl ed off . Fortress Computer ...... next issue Be sure to pick up your free raffl e tickets at the Laundromat. Foy Insurance ...... next issue Gallo Moving ...... 10 Gibson Septic Service...... next issue laundry load amounts. “We have a whole range of washer and Gourmet Pizza and Grill ...... next issue dryer sizes, in fact, a whole week's laundry can fi t in one of our 80 Green Street Auto Body Spa...... next issue pound washers, costing just $9.75, and the clothes will be clean in Guerriere & Halnon, Inc...... next issue 25 minutes,” said Aurora. Forget your change or dollar bills? No Heaven’s Gate Pet Services...... next issue problem. EZ Laundromat’s washers and dryers accept credit and Milford’s EZ Laundromat has the best quality washers and dryers Hair Unlimited ...... next issue debit cards along with coins. available, among many other services, for its customers. Heritage Siding ...... 16 Highfi elds Golf Club ...... 14 Not only is the building brightly painted and always kept clean, Hopkinton Roofi ng ...... next issue but patrons can also enjoy other perks such as free coff ee, a large card program that provides a tenth wash for free, and a third shirt or Iadarola Plumbing ...... 16 screen television to watch, and free Wi-Fi. Vending machines are third pant dry cleaned for free. Other coupons are also available on Imperial.com ...... 28 also on site for anyone needing a snack and drink. the Web site at www.theezlaundromat.com. Joliceur Overhead Doors ...... 16 Don’t feel like doing your own laundry? A wash, dry, and fold Because laundry never stops, EZ Laundromat is conveniently open Koopman Lumber ...... next issue service is also available for $1 per pound. Same day service is seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with an attendant on site LaRose Muscular Th erapy ...... 25 available if needed. Dry cleaning and alteration services are also during operating hours. Last loads may begin no later than 9 p.m. EZ Little Tykes Daycare ...... next issue Medway Oil & Propane Company ...... 17 Laundromt is located at 16 School St. in Milford. For more informa- provided. Milford Catholic Elementary School ..next issue Aurora likes to acknowledge his repeat customers with a rewards tion, call 508-422-9994 or email [email protected]. Milford Dental Group ...... next issue Milford Federal ...... 6 Milford-Franklin Eye Associates ...... 24 Milford Hardwood...... next issue Milford Dental Group Milford National ...... 12 By Michelle Sanford Nathans’ Jewelers ...... 19 Staff Reporter/Columnist New England Window & Siding ...... next issue Pond Home ...... next issue With its very warm and welcoming staff , Reardon HVAC ...... next issue fl exible hours, and stylish offi ce, Milford Dental Restaurant 45 ...... 15 Group is the perfect place to come for all your oral Ritas ...... next issue health needs. RJM Custom Auto Body ...... 10 Th e entire staff prides itself on off ering patients Run Fit Running and Fitness ...... next issue only the best dental care, which includes all phases Salon Sapphire ...... next issue of dentistry for individuals and families. Whether Sei Bella Salon ...... 2 Special Education Consultants ...... 26 patients are coming in for six month checkups, Templeman Tree Service ...... 16 teeth whitening, or implants, the staff at Milford Tri County Medical Associates ...... next issue Dental Group is there to provide the best care with Truck and Trailer World ...... next issue the most advanced technologies. UPS Store ...... 25 Both Dr. Peyman Beigi and Dr. Nina Raeisian Wanokura Japanese Restaurant ...... 24 earned their doctorate degrees from Tuft s Wolf Dental ...... 23 University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Raeisian Wylie & Julian Oil...... 16 Zenith Mortgage ...... next issue specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry and Dr. Beigi focuses on oral surgery, root canal AD CLUB INTRODUCES treatments, and gum surgeries. Both dentists Milford Dental Group off ers a stylish offi ce and a very welcoming staff . EZ Laundromat ...... 5 are certifi ed in Invisalign as well as members Milford Dental Group ...... 5 of the American Dental Association and the service, she routinely sends out pre-estimates to patients so they are fully educated on Massachusetts Dental Society. their co-pays and deductibles prior to treatment. Dr. Beigi understands that there are still many Located at the corners of Main St. and North Bow St., the dental offi ce is deceivingly patients who are weary of going to the dentist. small from the outside, but inside it is spacious, modern, and contains four operatories. “We always meet with patients fi rst and walk them And unlike many other dental practices, Milford Dental Group off ers evening and through a procedure. It’s so important to put them Saturday appointments for busy individuals or families. We don't just talk, at ease and answer any questions they may have,” Milford Dental Group is located at 46 Main St. across from the Town Hall. Th ere is he says. “I want to get to know my patients.” always plenty of street parking available. Offi ce hours are Monday and Wednesday from we deliver! In your Offi ce manager Karen Costello also adds 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Th ursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and her own personal touch by making certain all Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Milford Dental Group is currently taking new patients mailbox and on patients are up to date on their dental insurance and most dental insurances are accepted. For an appointment or for more information, information. As a courtesy and complimentary call 508-482-0028, email [email protected], or visit www.milforddental.org. your computer. Check out The Advertiser’s Club Introduces is a Special Feature Article written about those TownCrier.us for businesses that contract to advertise at least 12 times a year in the Upton/Mendon news, photo Town Crier. 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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Calendar A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local chariti es and Milford Boy Scout Troop 2 free events of local businesses. Maximum 150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of Easter Egg Hunt every month. Deadline 10 days prior to publicati on date. Email to TownCrierEditor@ Open House MILFORD-Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of gmail.com MILFORD-All boys are invited to participate Milford is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on in Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 Milford’s April 6 in the Bell Tower Room at 11:30 a.m. Senior Center Milford Meeti ngs annual Open House, taking place at the Cost: under 2 is free, 3 to 12 years is $5, and Louisa Lake Recreational Area on Dilla St., 13 and adult is $7. Lunch is included: salad, The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located Unless otherwise noted, the acti viti es take place Milford on Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. macaroni, meatballs, drinks and dessert. Please at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through at Town Hall. Offi cial meeti ng noti ces are posted to 2 p.m. Find out what Scouting is all about! bring a camera for pictures with the bunny and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 on Town Clerk’s Bulleti n Board. For additi onal Troop 2 Scouts will be demonstrating awesome an Easter basket for each child to collect the a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. informati on, contact the appropriate Board or outdoor skills - fi re building, camping, ax eggs. Please call the rectory at 508-634-5435 for Contact the center by calling 508-473-8334 or offi cial. handling, and campfi re cooking. Free of charge! reservations. emailing [email protected]. Tuesday, March 18 Gratuitamente! Gratis! Sue Trott a Clark is the director. Reti rement Board, Room 14, 1 p.m. Parents are encouraged to join their sons in New England Tenors Concert HOPEDALE- Th e New England Tenors in Monday, March 17 Milford Pond Committ ee, Room 14, 6 p.m. participating in the Open House, which will be Concert with special guests “the Greater Milford 12:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. held as part of a Troop 2 overnight campout at Community Chorus” will perform on Sunday, Tuesday, March 18 Wednesday, March 19 the Lake Louisa recreational area. Boy Scouts March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Church 10 a.m., Book Club, discussing Loving Frank, Vernon Grove Trustees, Room 02, 6 p.m. Troop 2 is chartered by Boy Scouts of America of Christ, 25 Dutcher St., Hopedale. Contact contact 508-473-2145 x 2 for a copy Commission on Disability, Room 14, 7 p.m. and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Milford, Heather Walsh for tickets at 508-473-1476 or Thursday, March 20 Armory Renovati on Committ ee, Room 03, 7 p.m. and is open to all boys ages 11 to 17. [email protected] which are $20 for adults and 10 a.m. Milford Town Electi on Candidates Forum Thursday, March 20 Have a question? Please contact our Troop $6 for students Thursday, March 27 Industrial Development Commission, at (508) 473-1997, or go to Scouts in Action: 12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Luncheon: Room 14, 4 p.m. https://beascout.scouting.org/ or our Troop Chronic Obstructi ve Pulmonary Disease Conversati on Commission, Room 03, 7 p.m. website, www.troop2milford.org/. Trinity Church Community Dinners Friday, March 28 Monday, March 24 MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church off ers free, 12 [.m. Lunch & Movie, The Guilt Trip Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Scentsy Liquid Candles Sale nourishing meals to the local community. Th e Monday Friday, March 28 MILFORD-On Friday, March 14, Scentsy menu consists of an entrée, soup, salad, bread, 8:30 a.m. Game Room Representati ve Fernandes Offi ce Hours, Liquid Candles will be selling scented products dessert, and beverage. All are welcome to come 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet. Room 14, Noon – 1 p.m. that are all electric – a safe alternative to burning and enjoy a hot meal. Meals are served from 4:30 last Wednesday last 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers candles. Th ere are over 80 scents to choose to 6 p.m. on the and the Friday 9:30 a.m. Cribbage from. Products also include chocolate fondue of every month. For more information, 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Family Fun Fair 2014! warmers. Th ey will be located in the MRMC contact the parish offi ce at 508-473-8464 or or 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos MILFORD-Th e 20th Annual Family Fun cafeteria from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Th is is a popular offi [email protected]. 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise Fair, sponsored by the Milford Family and fund-raising event for which a portion of the Tuesday Community Network, the Massachusetts sales goes to the Auxiliary. Aviation Program Open House 8:30 a.m. Game Room Department of Developmental Services and the Th e MRMC Auxiliary conducts many BRIDGEWATER – Th e Department of Aviation 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet Kennedy-Donovan Family Support Center, will fundraisers throughout the year which provide Science at Bridgewater State University will 10 a.m. Tai-Chi be held on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. support to Medical Center departments. hold an open house on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Whist to 2 p.m. in the Milford High School Cafeteria. Th e Auxiliary meets on the second Tuesday its Flight Training Center located at the New 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos March 29 is the snow date. Th ere will be monthly at 9:30 a.m. Th e public is welcome and Bedford Regional Airport, 1852 Shawmut Ave. 1 p.m. Mah Jongg entertainment, activities and exhibits at this free, encouraged to consider joining this successful Th e event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to Wednesday fun, family event. organization. For more information, call 508- 1 p.m., is open to anyone who is interested in 8:30 a.m. Game Room 422-2099. pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation science. 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet Antique Appraisals For more information or to register, contact 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Greg Bongiorno, aviation program manager, at UPTON-Tom Tomaszek, noted antique dealer Milford Area Chamber of Commerce 10 a.m. Watercolor Painti ng Class [email protected] or by calling 508-531- and appraiser will do appraisals at the Upton MILFORD AREA-Th e following events are 1:30 p.m. Bingo 2654. VFW on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Th is being sponsored by the Milford Area Chamber Thursday program is sponsored by the Upton Historical of Commerce (MACC) during the next few 8:30 a.m. Game Room Society. Entrance fees are free for members and weeks. To register for any event call 508-473- Adult Open Gym at the MYC 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet $3 for non members. Members of the society 6700, email [email protected] or MILFORD-Th e Milford Youth Center is open 9 a.m. Knitti ng and Sewing Class may have one item appraised for $6 and two for visit MilfordChamber.org. for adult open gym on Th ursday Nights. All 9:45 a.m. Senior Yoga $10. Appraisals for non-members are $7 for one Th e MACC March special event will be adults can enjoy basketball and volleyball from 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise item, $12 for two. Th e number of appraisals will Messages From Heaven by Maureen G. Kayata, a 7:30 to 9 p.m.. Friday be limited based on available time. certifi ed medium who connects with loved ones All participants will be charged $5 each time. 8:30 a.m. Game Room While doing the appraisals, Tomaszek will that have passed, on Th ursday, March 27 from 6 Adult Open Gym will end on Th ursday, April 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet talk about the items to the group providing to 8:30 p.m. for an interesting evening with some 30. You must be 18 or older to participate and 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers information about the makers and the history of coff ee and desserts at the Courtyard by Marriott, have an ID when registering. All proceeds go 9 a.m. Hairdresser the antiques. 10 Fortune Boulevard, Milford. back to youth programming at the Center. 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga Tomaszek has been in the antiques business Th e Annual Home and Business Expo will If you have any questions, please call the 10 a.m. Acrylic Painti ng Class for 50 years beginning at the age of 12. He be held at Blackstone Valley Tech, 65 Pleasant Sidney at the Center at 508-473-1756. For 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes worked at the House that Jack Built Antiques in St., Upton on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. registration form, visit MilfordYouthCenter.net. Bellingham, has traveled extensively in Europe to 3 p.m. It will feature hundreds of exhibitors, Please make check payable to Th e Milford Youth Twice Blessed Thrift Shop and the Far East, and has exhibited at East Coast entertainment, visits by the PawSox and Red Sox Center and return payment and this bottom HOPEDALE-Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale antiques shows for over 30 years. His expertise mascots plus Miss Massachusetts, a pie eating section to the Center at 24 Pearl St. Milford, MA Twice Blessed Th rift Shop March Specials are includes numismatics, militaria, ephemera, pre- contest, the 3rd Annual Souper Bowl and much 01757 women’s and men’s suits, dresses, boots and 1900 stamps, Georgian to Edwardian jewelry, more. Exhibitors and sponsors are now being Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast shoe, $1.Th e shop is open Th ursdays from 9 artwork and American folk art. sought. a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to UPTON-Enjoy the a Pancake Breakfast with 12:30 p.m. the Easter Bunny at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 151 Mendon St. , Upton, on Saturday, April 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the full breakfast, take part in craft s and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Admission is $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. All proceeds benefi t the Young Neighbors in Action, a teen summer mission trip scheduled for July. Hope to see you there!! I can help make your vehicle buying experience a positive one SHARON REED No High Pressure Buyer’s Advocate Call me so we can talk or come in and see me at Imperial Cars in Mendon. Sharon Reed: 774-287-2798 Dealership: 508-473-8400 [email protected] [email protected]

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6 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Calendar Vendor Forms Available for Seussical, the Musical Adult Education Programs MYC’s Annual St. Pat’s Fundraiser! Oktoberfest in Hopedale Event HOPEDALE-Th e Hopedale Junior Senior High MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School Use MILFORD-Get your tickets for the Milford Youth HOPEDALE-- In preparation for the 2014 School Drama club will be performing Seussical Program has openings in the following Adult Center (MYC) fi ft h annual St. Pat’s Fundraiser Oktoberfest in Hopedale to be held on October the Musical on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. and Education programs off ered at Milford High on Saturday, March 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. 4, the Friends of Historic Hopedale has released Saturday, March 15 with two shows at 1 p.m. School. Th e classes are listed with the start dates. Join us as MYC celebrate our volunteers and the application for street vendors and art/craft s and 8 p.m. Th is year’s performance of Seussical Quickbooks – April 9 announce our community and individual vendors. the Musical is based off the popular books of Dr. Extreme Couponing – April 9 appreciation awards. Th e night includes dinner by Th e event will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Seuss including Horton Hears a Who!, Horton Weekend Navigator – April 30 Oliva’s, raffl e prizes/silent auction, DJ Ron Auger, Hopedale Street, in front of the Little Red Shop Hatches the Egg, and Th e One Feather Tail of About Boating Safety – May 3 and a cash bar. Tickets are available by emailing Museum, the Hopedale Parklands, the Hopedale Gertrude McFuzz. Tickets will be sold at the For further information and registration [email protected] or calling 508- Pond, and Hopedale Street south across from the door for $5 for students, faculty, and senior details, please call the offi ce at (508) 478-1119 or 473-1756 old Draper Corporation complex. citizens and $10 for general admission. Children check our web page at www.mcs.milford.ma.us. Th is annual event is to help raise money for the Th e event will feature 15 bands, under 2 are free. Th e Drama club hopes to see Center, which is currently relying on individual entertainment, Wally the Green Monster, everyone there to enjoy a great production! donations, rental fees, support from the Town, tethered hot air balloon rides, chowder festival, Team One4theRoad PMC Fundraiser TDA registration donations, funding from the MILFORD-In support of their Pan Mass family land, fairytale characters, petting zoo, Simply Seconds Consignment Bazaar United Way of Tri-County and fundraisers like Challenge ride, Team One4theRoad is hosting pony rides, hay rides, more than a 120 vendors, Th e United Parish of Upton will hold their this to keep its door open to our youth. Please a fundraiser event at Th e Central Tavern. 31 over 20 food vendors, biergarten, and much, Consignment Bazaar on Saturday, March 22, consider joining us to make this event a success! Central St., Milford on March 22 from 1-7 p.m. much more. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop at the church hall All proceeds of the event go towards the physical Th e event will include performances from the Last year’s event attracted between 10,000 and for nicer pre-owned women’s clothing and ac- fi tness and educational programs of the Center. local teen rock band Eclipse, music from John 15,000 people to the shores of Hopedale Pond, cessories, and shop the vendors for jewelry and Raffl e prize donations are being sought. Demers, Robert McNeil and others. Th e team and this year’s event promises to attract many cosmetics. Th e church is located at the corner Please contact MYC at 508-473-1756 or will be running a meat raffl e (surf and turf!), more. A website has been launched exclusively of Church Street and Main Street on the Upton [email protected] if your business scratch ticket raffl e, 50/50 raffl e, and prize raffl es. for the Oktoberfest event. All forms for vendors Town Common. or company would like to make a donation. Prizes currently include an autographed Bruins can be printed from the site by visiting http:// hockey stick with offi cial B’s jacket, Celtics hopedaleoktoberfest.com and up to the minute Dining to Donate for Cystic Fibrosis tickets, and numerous gift certifi cates for food, updates are available on the Oktoberfest in MILFORD-Ben’s Friends, a local team raising Antiques Appraisal Day Show massages, and more. All ages are welcome. Hopedale Facebook page. money for the Great Strides walk for Cystic HOPKINTON-Golden Pond Assisted Living, Fibrosis, will be having a Dining to Donate event Th e team can ride the 192 miles on their 50/60 West Main St., Hopkinton will be holding bicycles, but only YOU can help raise the over Sen. Moore to Host Coffee Hours at Papa Gino’s 42 Cape Road, Milford. From 4 an Antiques Appraisal Day Show on Saturday, to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, with an event $19,000 the team has pledged. All proceeds April 5 at 10 a.m. Th is fun and entertaining in Hopedale fl yer, 20 percent of meal purchase price will be go to the Jimmy Fund through the Pan Mass event begins with a 15-20 minute educational Challenge. Donations can be made at http:// HOPEDALE-On Friday, March 14, Senator donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for piece about antiques, legal and insurance issues, www2.pmc.org/profi le/TO0059. Go to p mc.org Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will host “Coff ee the Ben’s Friends team. Flyer must be brought to how to fi nd more information about your item, for more info on the PMC. with Constituents” at Th e Town Common, Papa Gino’s to receive credit. Sorry, not valid on how to dispose or donate it, and other related delivery orders, or with other coupons! To access topics. Following that, guests are invited to have located at 76 Hopedale St., Hopedale, from 7:30 Swim Lessons to 9 a.m. Residents are welcome to visit with the fl yer, and other fundraising events, please their item appraised (no jewelry, stamps, coins MILFORD-Lenny Morcone, Director of the the local lawmaker, enjoy a complimentary cup visit www.facebook.com/bensfriendscf. or fi rearms please). Th is event is free and open Milford Community School Use Program, has of coff ee, and take the opportunity to discuss to the public. Please feel free to join us! For more announced the registration date for Session 4 current issues and concerns. Swim Stroke Development Clinic information and to RSVP please call Shelley at of Swim Lessons of the American Red Cross to Moore routinely visits area breakfast spots MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School 508-435-1250. be held at the Milford High School Pool. Swim within the Worcester & Norfolk district, and Use Program will soon be off ering sessions Lessons are off ered to all skill levels and all ages… combines these with his regular constituent of the Swim Stroke Development Clinic. Th e Ninth Annual Grafton Arts and starting at two years of age. Sessions run fi ve service offi ce hours to connect with residents program will take place at the Milford High weeks for Levels 1 – 6 and fi ve weeks for children Music Festival about the issues of the day. School Pool. Children aged 6 to 19 years may ages 2 through 5. GRAFTON-Art and Music by children and Constituents requiring immediate assistance participate, as long as they are familiar in Space is limited and registration is accepted on adults is featured in Graft on Municipal Center on should contact Moore’s offi ce at 617-722-1420 or swimming the basic four strokes: freestyle/crawl, a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis for Milford residents. Providence Highway, Route 122, March 22, from log onto his web site at www.senatormoore.com/ backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfl y. Starts Th e registration date for MILFORD RESIDENTS 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a gala reception award services. and turns will also be covered. Th is program is ONLY is Monday, March 31 at 6 p.m. in the ceremony, and refreshments from 6 to 8 p.m. A a great conditioning program for the upcoming $5 entrance fee includes all day access. Crossroads Clubhouse Pancake Summer Stingrays Swim Team season. lobby of the Milford High School Pool. Residents MUST show proof of residency. Breakfast Th e fi rst session of the clinic will take place on Tuesdays and Th ursdays starting on Tuesday, Non-Milford residents are welcome if space HOPEDALE-Th e Annual Pancake Breakfast is available. On the day following Milford NEW LISTING - MILFORD Fundraiser for Crossroads Clubhouse will March 25 and ending on Th ursday, April 17. Th e second session of the clinic will take place on registration, level openings will be posted on 58 Highland Street, Milford be held on March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 the message board of our website at www. p.m. at Crossroads Clubhouse, 11 Williams St., Tuesdays and Th ursdays starting on April 29 and $370,000 ending on May 22. Times are 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. mcs.milford.ma.us or you may call the offi ce. Hopedale. Th e event features a full breakfast and Subsequent registrations will be accepted on a raffl es. Proceeds from this event will be used for on each date. Space is limited to 48 swimmers per session. fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis for all. special projects and activities. Entrance is $10 Lessons for Tiny Tonkers for ages 2 and 3 at for adults and $5 for Clubhouse members and Please refer to www.mcs.milford.ma.us. for additional details and the registration form for 11 a.m. and Mini Wheats for ages 4 and 5 at 10 children under age 12. For more information a.m. are held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. contact Val Comerford, 508-473-4715. the program. Registration is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis and refunds are not available. Lessons for ages 6 and older (Levels 1 – 6), lessons are held on Tuesdays and Th ursdays from 6 to 7 Please be aware of the deadlines and maximum Spacious 9-room Garrison Colonial. 4-bedroom Passover Presentation program limits. All registrations and fees p.m. Classes begin April 8 and end on May 15 for 2.5 bathrooms. Gas heat, newer burner and hot UPTON-Christ in the Passover will be held must be submitted to the Milford Community Levels 1 through 6. Classes for Tiny Tonkers and Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Program offi ce located at 31 West Fountain water tank, central air on second floor. Pocket Mini Wheats will take place Saturdays, April 12, Chapel OPC 38 Hopkinton Road, Upton. Mitch St., Milford MA 01757 prior to the start of the doors to the living room, beautiful oak staircase. May 3, 10, 17, and 24. Forman from Chosen People Ministries will program. Any questions, please call the offi ce at Finished lower level. Oversized 2-car garage. Instructional time for Levels 1 through 6 is demonstrate from the Old Testament ritual 508-478-1119. Fenced in back yard. approximately 40 minutes and instructional pictures of Christ found in the Passover meal. time for Mini-Wheats and Tiny Tonkers is Th e presentation is about 40 minutes long and Nantucket Notes Susan Annantuonio, REALTOR approximately 40 minutes. refreshments will follow. All are welcome. MILFORD Nancy Th ayer, New York Times 617-852-8555 (cell) best-selling author, will speak about how life Any parents with questions may contact the Milford Community School Use Program Offi ce www.susansellshomes.net on an island has inspired her books during her [email protected] The Seafarer presentation Nantucket Notes on Wednesday, at 508-478-1119 or visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us. commonwealth WHITINSVILLE-Th e Seafarer, a fantasy drama April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Milford Town Library by Conor McPherson, will be presented by Granite and Quarry Rooms. Ample time for Algonkuin Th eater Projects on March 21, 22, 28 questions will be provided as Th ayer enjoys and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Singh Performance talking to her audience. E Z 508-422-9994 Center, Whitin Mills, 60 Douglas Rd, Th ayer is the author of 25 novels, including Whitinsville. Tickets are $15 for Adult and $12 16 School St., Milford Summer House, Th e Hot Flash Club, for Seniors. Reserve tickets at 508-272-0111. (in the old Dunkin’ Donuts Bldg) Beachcombers, Summer Breeze, Island Girls, A Laundromat Support the MYC and JAG Relay for Nantucket Christmas, and most recently in June 2013, Nantucket Sisters. $ OFF 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Life Team Her books concern the mysteries and 5 MILFORD-Th e JAG Youth Council and Milford romance of families and relationships: marriage Wash, Dry, Fold Youth Center has signed up to participate in and friendships, divorce and love, custody and Minimum 20 lbs Saturday, April 11 • 12 noon - 3:00 pm the American Cancer Relay for Life of Greater step-parenting, family secrets and private self- Expires 4/30/14 ComeCome JJoinoin tthehe FFunun Milford for the second year in a row. affi rmation, the quest for independence and the Th e JAG Youth Council decided that they normal human hunger for personal connections. $ OFF wanted to participate in Milford’s Relay for Life Th ayer’s work has been translated into many 2 on May 9 to honor cancer survivors, remember languages, including German, Finnish, Hebrew, Any Wash Bike Raffle loved ones lost, and fi ght back against a disease Russian, Turkish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Minimum $5.50/wash Stop by for Raffle Tickets!!!! Expires 4/30/14 that has already taken too much. Relay teams Dutch, Serbo-Croatian, Swedish, Danish, camp out overnight and take turns walking or and Polish. Her novels have been condensed rd FREEFREE PPIZZAIZZA running around the high school. Relay events or excerpted in several literary reviews and 3 Shirt are up to 24 hours in length and, because magazines, including Redbook and Good Laundered cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to Housekeeping, England’s Cosmopolitan, Holland’s ENTERTAINMENTE have at least one participant on the track at all Viva, and South Africa’s Personality. FREE MANYMANY PRIZESPRIZES times. To donate to the MYC & JAG team, visit Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Expires 4/30/14 MilfordYouthCenter.net Library, this event is free and open to the public. MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 7 Opinion

A WORD FROM THE THINK GLOBALLY mowing (parking area). Kalagher RUMINATIONS PUBLISHER ACT LOCALLY hopes to apply for grants for trail By Kevin Rudden improvements, signage and maps. ByAnne Mazar By Al Holman BSTRA collaborates with many groups. Mendon Troop 1 Boy Scout, Al Correia, who hosts Th at My birthday is coming up Shawn Clift on, is planning an Eagle Milford Show on Milford TV, likes and so it’s also driver’s license Horsing Around to refer to the time before the If you are interested in a community Scout project to build a bridge over renewal time. As a result I went online to annual Town Election as “the silly season.” of people who like outdoor-in-nature Meadow Brook in Meadow Brook renew and I fi lled out the form. Bingo, I found Even though this year’s election is being held horseback riding, the Bay State Trail Woods (MBW) in Mendon. Kalagher out I had to go to the nearest DMV to get it on April Fool’s Day, I’m sure that Correia is Riders Association (BSTRA) is for you. said if the bridge were designed strong a renewed. Th at was no problem - just a hop, referring to the original meaning of the word, It is a powerhouse of an organization enough to support horses, BSTRA skip and a jump to the Milford DMV. “silly,” which in medieval times meant “blessed.” that has coordinated trail work days, would pay for all the bridge materials. What a surprise I got when I fi rst tried to Somehow, a word that meant a person who was pleasure rides, competitive rides, Kalagher emphasizes, “Projects fi nd a parking spot. I was in luck, somebody set apart or favored by God over the centuries hunter paces and camp-outs since like this are a win-win situation for pulled out and I got one in the lot. My next came to mean “foolish” or “lacking in common 1973. everyone… [It will] allow for safe shock was when I walked in the door. Th ere sense.” (As a side note, the fact that I actually Becky Kalagher has been president passage not only for horseback riders was a line and it was not a short one. I waited know the word’s original meaning tells you how of the all-volunteer organization for 24 but other trail users too. Bridges in the line for 10 minutes, just to get to a nice long a winter it’s been!) years. BSTRA has created, improved help preserve the integrity and water person, who then gave me a number so I could I don’t think anyone who runs for public offi ce or protected trails in 33 towns in quality of the stream. An inviting trail wait in another waiting area. Th en I got to sit in is foolish or lacks common sense. Given the lack Massachusetts, one in Connecticut system helps encourage people to use the waiting area which was full; but I found a of interest most people have in civic aff airs these and two in Rhode Island. Over the last them, thus promoting a healthy life seat, so I could wait to get my driver’s license. days, I think we are “blessed” to have people 24 years, the donated goods, monetary style.” Another collaborative bridge As I sat there I noticed that my number had a take an interest in their town government and donations and volunteer hours project between the Boy Scouts and line on it that said registration renewal. Oh no! run for elected offi ce. Th is year, Milford has towards trail work and equine events BSTRA is being planned for Wigwam I was going to need to get back in the fi rst line four candidates for School Committee, three are valued at over $400,000. And the Brook, which would complete a and wait to get a proper number and start the for Board of Library Trustees, two for Highway volunteers have fun. Kalagher says the trail connection between MBW and wait over again. I sat there for 15 minutes, then Surveyor and two for Tax Collector. BSTRA activities are, “… very family the Cormier Woods reservation in got up and went to the nice lady, who told me But, somehow, one candidate has managed to oriented, friendly and social.” Mendon/Uxbridge. not to worry, that when my number got called shift the talk among “political circles” from the BSTRA focuses on making trails Kalagher is persistent. Once she the person at the counter would handle it no 2014 election to the one next year. I am referring available to horseback riders, but heard the West Hill Dam trails in problem. to, of course, Mike Visconti’s announcement everyone who likes to walk in the Uxbridge might close down access My number got called in about 40 minutes. I that he will challenge long-time Selectman Dino woods and in open areas benefi ts to horseback riding. Concerned, sat there I watched the TV which as near as I DeBartolomeis next year. Th at, in turn, has led to from their hard work. BSTRA Kalagher called and thought she heard can tell, showed the wait time for the last two much speculation – silly or not – on whether or promotes responsible use of trails and the woman say to a co-worker, “do you years - 30-35 minutes. But when the screen not DeBartolomeis will run again and who else encourages citizen stewardship of want me to blow her off .” She thought came up it showed zero wait time currently. might run if he does or does not. trails. Anyone can become a member, this was unprofessional, but continued You can just imagine my surprise to know that Folks, can we turn the focus back to this year? with or without a horse, but BSTRA to reach out. Later she found out that the lines I had been waiting in and the waiting Th ere actually are some serious candidates does not provide horses for people. the offi ce had a noisy heating system area that I was sitting in were just fi gments of running who need your scrutiny. Once April 1 In Upton, BSTRA has had a long and what was actually said was, “do my imagination. passes by, you’ll still have a whole year to ponder working relationship with the Upton you want the blower off !” Kalagher I must say at this point that the people I dealt perennial candidates. State Forest (USF). In 1997, BSTRA says, “Needless to say, we had a good with were all very nice and courteous and were Speaking of the length of winter, just about added 4.6 new miles of trails to the laugh over that and have been working quick to handle my needs. Th e bottom line everyone I’ve talked with over the past few weeks USF system, connecting sections of together ever since. Horseback riding is, the state needs to fi x this problem! Period. is ready for it to be over – whether they just want the forest that were not being utilized. is still allowed with education to riders It is not a people problem, it is a budgeting warmer weather or don’t want to face the idea Th ey also have an annual ride and that they need to stay on the trails.” problem. Th ey just need more employees! Th e of their kids attending school until the Fourth scavenger hunt at USF. BSTRA has a full calendar of events Governor brags about making the lines smaller of July (Note to parents: I am exaggerating that In Mendon, BSTRA has held that can be seen at their website, www. - I certainly did not see that today. date!). many equine events at the Inman bstra.org. BSTRA members receive And that’s looking out my window - wait- Th e Highway Department’s handy-dandy Hill Wildlife Conservation Area. In the BSTRA monthly newsletter, the ing for the Governor to cut the fat out of the snowfall calculator on the town’s website tells me 2005, Sara Minsk, a BSTRA member Equine Journal, Massachusetts Horse budget, not the necessary! that we’ve had 76.1 inches of snow this winter – and horseback rider, contacted the (for MA residents) and discounts through March 6, that is – compared with 87.7 Mendon Land Use Committee, on the BSTRA events. Anyone inches last winter. We don’t care! It feels colder resulting in an ongoing partnership interested in joining can download the and like there’s been more snow this year. We’re between BSTRA and Mendon. Half of membership form from the website or all ready for spring! the proceeds of the rides are dedicated send a request directly to Kalagher at Of course, on one of those days when it was towards trail maintenance and fi eld [email protected]. Would You Like to well below 32 degrees here, my son who lives Adverti se in California had to call me up and tell me in a very serious voice that the Sacramento area in the Town Crier? was experiencing winter weather. He then complained that the temperature had dropped Contact: to 50 degrees one night. He clearly inherited my Lori Tate: innate sarcasm. Is it any coincidence that AAA holds its 508-529-0301 annual “travel fest” right about this time of [email protected] year, off ering all sorts of discounts on cruises to warmer climates? I think not. It’s clearly time to Colett e Rooney: rip off the “Th ink Snow” bumper stickers and 508-922-9674 replace them with “Th ink Spring.” [email protected] My sister recently put a picture on Facebook of Cathy Schneider and Stefanie Gould Boru is checking out one of the a small fl ower in her front yard starting to poke Suzanne Odell: on horseback at Inman Hill Wildlife obstacles at the 2010 Lea MacInnis through the ground. Th ere’s hope! 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8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 MYC Comedy Show a Moore Hosts Senior BOB’S MOTOR Success Tax Credit Program Th e Milford Youth Center would like In conjunction with his constituent WORKSHOP to thank HealthSource of Milford for service eff orts, and work to promote the organizing the MYC Comedy Show, in status of senior citizens, State Senator IMPORTIMPORT & DOMESTICDOMESTIC support of the Milford Youth Center! Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will host ✔ Th e show was amazing and everyone’s informational sessions on the state’s Senior Hybrid Specialists eff orts in making this event possible are Circuit Breaker tax credit program at area ✔ Computer Diagnostics & Repair appreciated. Special thanks go out to Ann senior centers. ✔ Coolant System Service ✔ Oil Changes DiCecco, for coordinating a lot of the “Th e Senior Circuit Breaker tax credit ✔ Tune-ups ✔ Brake Inspection logistics of the event. Th anks also to Johns provides great benefi t to those senior Chiropractic, LCC, Consigli Construction citizens who qualify for it,” stated Sen. Introducing Stephen Bonnell, a recent Co., Inc., Law Offi ce of Michael Kaplan Moore. “In an eff ort to make state graduate of the University of Northwestern P.C., Catherine O’Connell, and everyone government more accessible to residents Ohio. Stephen brings ASE-certified expertise who attended the show. Due to the support and taxpayers, I’m looking forward to to his family’s business. of local individuals, organizations and partnering with senior centers and councils businesses, the Youth Center is able to on aging to share information about this Serving the 508-473-8383508-473-8383 continue to provide for our community and important program.” Milford Area its youth members. Th e Senior Circuit Breaker is a tax credit Since 1973 4949 EastEast MMainain St.,St., MMilfordilford for seniors whose property payments Mike Bonnell, www.BobsMotorWorkshop.comwww.BobsMotorWorkshop.com proprietor exceed 10 percent of their annual income. Milford Youth Center Eligible seniors will receive a dollar credit Aft er School Program on their state tax return for every dollar Some of these programs at the Milford that their total property tax, water and Youth Center,(MYC) Aft er School Program sewer bills exceed the 10 percent fi gure. Th e in March include the JAG Youth Council, maximum credit is $1,030. Arts & Craft s, Instructional Boxing Th e schedule for Sen. Moore’s Senior Conditioning, Kids Choice, Homework Circuit Breaker info sessions is as follows: Dr. Steven V. Pittman, DMD | Dr. John P. Ouano, DMD | Dr. Wael Youseff, DMD Help, Stress Free Fridays, and many other • March 18 at 1 p.m., Mendon Senior WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL daily physical fi tness activities/open Center, 62 Providence St., Mendon; and A wisdom tooth or third molar can become trapped under the gums and become infected or damage the other teeth. We have performed gym. Sign up’s for our March Madness • March 25 at 11 a.m., Oxford Senior Center, 323 Main St., Oxford. thousands of wisdom tooth extractions. It takes less than an hour and Tournament & Th ree point and Dunk can be done right in our offices. Before removing a wisdom tooth, we'll contest will be Monday, March 24. For Th e Senior Circuit Breaker program evaluate them and answer all of your questions. the MYC event calendar for the year, visit is open to taxpayers 65 years old or older who own or rent their residence DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY MilfordYouthCenter.net. Summer Camp Dental implants are the most innovative area in information will be available soon. in Massachusetts and have an annual dentistry today. Spaces from missing teeth can be income of: $55,000 or less for a single fi ler; Anyone who would like to volunteer, fixed using dental implants - titanium "anchors" 113 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757 that are used to substitute tooth roots to support a donate or run a program during next $69,000 or less for a head of household; and $82,000 or less for joint fi lers. If a taxpayer’s dental crown or bridge. With implants, you can talk, school year’s aft er school program please eat and laugh like you did with your natural teeth." property is assessed at $700,000 or more, call 508-473-1756 or email the Center. 172 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 Th e Milford Youth Center thanks they are not eligible. the many volunteers, individuals and Seniors must fi le a tax return in order to organizations that allow it to continue claim the Senior Circuit Breaker benefi t. to grow and provide a safe and fun If eligible taxpayers have not claimed the environment for the Youth of Milford. credit in the past, they can claim it for the Special thanks are extended in March to last three years. the United Way of Tri-County, Teachers To learn more about the Senior Circuit Driving Academy, Little Gym of Medway, Breaker, or for helpful senior citizen tax Christine Daddario, Robert & Ann Bodio, tips, visit www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/ and Matt Holms. seniors-students-and-military-personnel/ seniors-and-retirees/. Jumbo Fixed Rate Mortgage 30 Year Fixed Milford Regional’s Patient Advisory Council % % Needs New Members 500 Rate 543 APR* Milford Regional Medical Center is seeking community members from their 19-town service area to serve on the hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). Now . . in its fi ft h year of operation, the PFAC is dedicated to promoting a partnership between the 4 4 patients, families, and working professionals affi liated with the Medical Center to promote Borrow up to $1 Million • Max LTV up to 95% and foster patient‐centered care. Th e PFAC at Milford Regional, which meets monthly, includes staff from the Medical Center’s administration and departments, and former patients or those who have had family Apply Online CharlesRiverBank.com members receive care at the hospital. Community members must reside within Milford Or call 508.533.8661 Regional’s service area which comprises the following towns: Milford, Hopedale, Mendon, Mickee Whitney (NMLS# 782138), Mortgage Consultant Blackstone, Medway, Uxbridge, Northbridge, Whitinsville, Bellingham, Franklin, Douglas, Ext. 3142 or 1.508.245.3021 (cell) Graft on, Upton, Hopkinton, Holliston, Millis, Medfi eld, Wrentham and Millville. Members commit to a two-year term and have the opportunity to participate on various committees, Mike Shain (NMLS# 776638), Mortgage Consultant task forces and advisory boards. Ext. 5170 or 1.508.330.8487 Th ose interested in becoming a member of Milford Regional’s Patient Family Advisory Council must complete and submit an application form by Friday, March 28. For more information on the PFAC at Milford Regional and/or to obtain an application, go to the Turn to Charles River Bank for Medical Center’s Web site MilfordRegional.org and click on “About Us,” or contact Kim nique mortgage solutions. Munto by phone at 508-422-2202 or email at [email protected]. YOU What Are You Doing for Lunch? Tri-Valley’s Nutrition Program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to elders in Hopedale. Meals are packed and delivered out of the Upton Nutrition Site located at the Senior Center. 70 Main Street • Medway • 508.533.8661 All volunteers receive training and drivers are eligible for travel reimbursement at the 2 South Maple Street • Bellingham • 508.966.2857 rate of 50 cents per mile. Anyone who can give as little as two hours per week of their time 1 Hastings Street • Mendon • 508.422.9792 to help with this important task is asked to call Carole Mullen, 508-634-2208 Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profi t agency providing in-home and community based CharlesRiverBank.com services in 25 towns in south central Massachusetts. Th e agency receives funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs and Federal fi nancial support under the Older Americans Act furnished by the Central Massachusetts Member FDIC • Member SIF Equal Housing Lender NMLS# 743045 Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs. Funds are also *APR (Annual Percentage Rate) as of February 14, 2014 and based on $500,000 at 80% Loan to Value (LTV). 360 payments of $5.07 received from other public and private sources. All donations are welcome and memorials per $1,000, not including taxes or insurance. 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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 Want to Try Something New? Kevin Meehan Presented with Latin & Ballroom Dance Silver Good Citizenship Medal Learn New Moves, Stay Fit, Relieve Stress, On February 22 Th e Sons of the American Revolution Dancing Can Help! (SAR) at their Annual Meeting, recognized Kevin Meehan at the Harvard Club in Boston. Verne L. Th ayer presented 40 Cape Road, Milford 508-494-3811 Meehan with the Silver Good Citizenship Medal, which is 774-287-3940 the highest award that the state society can bestow. Meehan [email protected] was publically honored for his incredible altruism. Th rough Adult Group Classes Kids Group Classes his business successes, especially with Imperial Cars, have Begin Thursday, April 10, 8:15-9:15 Begin Saturday, April 12, 11-12 noon allowed him to contribute mightily to the Commonwealth Group Classes - 8 Weeks • Registration Deadline March 27 over an extended period of time. In 2012 he supported 147 organizations, agencies, cities, Instructors: Bryan and Lana Private Lessons Available towns, and individuals so they could meet their family’s needs, enrich schools, upgrade police and fi re facilities, CUSTOMCUSTOM improve recreational venues, and more. Among the groups Kevin Meehan, right, owner of Imperial Cars in who received donations are Th e Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mendon received the Silver Good Citizenship Medal RJM AUTOBODYAUTOBODY DARE program, Jimmy Fund, Make a Wish Foundation, from the Sons of Th e American Revolution on Toys for Tots, Lions Club, veterans’ groups, special needs February 22. Meehan is shown with Verne Th ayer of programs, police and fi refi ghter associations, and youth Milford, past Assistant Secretary for the State SAR WeWe oofferffer leagues. and Past Chapter President. Th ayer is also a member financingfinancing His recently contributed $5 million to the Milford of the Color Guard and thus wore the uniform based Regional Medical Center and donated $1 million to forfor off of that worn by Col. Henry Knox at the start of Riverside Community Care while also continuing to gift his the Revolution. At the ceremonies, Th ayer was given youryour family’s property, retrofi tted annually into New England’s the Patriot Medal, the highest award for exceptional largest outdoor Christmas display with over 1,200 animated vehicle’svehicle’s 508-473-8211 services to the Massachusetts Society, from the fi gures, to Th e Salvation Army so it would have a fantasy repair!repair! 293 West St., Milford National Society Sons of the American Revolution. venue for soliciting donations. Th e Meehan family personally Contributed photo www.rjmcustomautobody.com guarantees Th e Salvation Army a minimum of $50,000 per year in collections. Additionally, he sponsors an annual Meehan clearly has become one of New England’s Summer Car Show and Family Fair, Th e Show, which costs most admired, respected, and appreciated about $250,000 so 40,000 people could partake in the businessmen and philanthropists. His family is a children’s midway, vintage car pavilions, live concerts and model of the American spirit of helping whenever fi reworks display free of charge. possible, of always, giving back. He is deserving of Th ayer said at the SAR Annual Meeting ”for all his this year’s Sons of the American Revolution Silver honorable, generous, behind-the-scenes acts of kindness, Good Citizenship Award and Medal.”

Credit Union Announces Moore Delivers In Senate Business Lending and Transportation Bond Bill Development Offi cer Th e Massachusetts Senate on March 6 passed a bill authorizing $13 billion in capital spending over the next Appointment fi ve years to fund improvements to the Commonwealth’s transportation system, state Sen. Richard T. Moore, Lloyd Hamm, Jr., President D-Uxbridge, announced. and CEO of Graft on Suburban “Th is Transportation Bond Bill demonstrates the Senate’s Credit Union (GSCU) commitment to improving our roads and bridges, a key has recently announced component to job growth and economic development in the appointment of Allan CPR Etc. the Commonwealth, while focusing on our debt cap and Villatoro as its AVP, Business its impact on future generations,” stated Moore. “I am Lending and Development particularly proud to have garnered support for several CPR, AED, First Aid Training Offi cer. Th is is a newly created projects in this bill that will have a positive impact in towns Bloodborne Pathogen position that will further of our district and across our region.” strengthen GSCU’s focus and On-Site Training Allan Villatoro Th e bill includes $1.5 billion in spending over the next commitment to community Companies • Schools • Private (in-home) fi ve years for the Chapter 90 program to fund local projects growth. such as rebuilding and repairing roads and bridges and No Class Too Small • Any Time, Anywhere Villatoro, who began his position February 24, requires municipalities to be notifi ed of their Chapter 90 will be responsible for business lending to area Susan Tetreault 508-473-3630 appropriation before March 1st of each year. Th e state would businesses, and will share his community growth Licensed & Insured [email protected] save an estimated $518 million by shortening the duration expertise. of Chapter 90 bond from 30 to 20 years. “Allan brings a myriad of skills to our Th rough an amendment to the bill, Moore successfully institution. His expertise in small business loans, secured authorization to expend funds for ramp coupled with his drive and commitment to MAJOR TOOL SALE reconstruction, relocation and reconfi guration at the expanding growth within the community, make intersection of I-495 and Route 126 in Bellingham. Th e Craftsman table saw, 16” variable speed scroll him a valuable asset to our team. Allan is also project will alleviate serious congestion, and is also part of fl uent in Spanish,” Hamm said. saw, Craftsman router, Delta bench band saw, a signifi cant economic development construction project Villatoro has 15 years of banking experience, Delta 8” bench grinder, Coleman Powermate in the area that promises to return the state’s investment most recently at UniBank in Milford. “I began 5000w generator, lawn aerator, within one year. at UniBank as a Branch Manager. Aft er that, I Other projects included in the Senate bill that will benefi t McLane gas-powered edger/trimmer ... served as the Business Development Offi cer,” the towns of South Central Mass are: Villatoro said. “I love to help make a business’s • $5,590,000 for the repair and renovation of the action plan come to fruition.” Blackstone Canal, a new project that will promote Villatoro is a strong supporter in the tourism and help preserve the history of the Blackstone communities in which he works. He continues to Valley; play a vital role in the Milford area, as a member • $2,000,000 for railroad crossings within the towns of of the board for the Milford Area Chamber of Graft on, Hopedale, Milford and Upton, a provision Commerce; secretary for the Milford Rotary that was also included in the House bill; Club; a past president for the BNI Chapter in • $63 million for Registry of Motor Vehicles Milford; and a member of the Milford Regional modernization; Medical Center Golf Committee. • $175 million for Springfi eld-Worcester, Boston-Cape “Continually investing within the communities Cod and Pittsfi eld-NYC rail projects; and, we live and work is a pledge that everyone at • $146.5 million for information technology at the GSCU has made,” Hamm said, adding. “We Boat For Sale! Massachusetts Department of Transportation. believe this new position will benefi t many local Th e Senate and House will now produce a compromise bill businesses in our service area.” 14-ft. Alumacraft boat/trailer for fi nal passage and consideration of the governor. and much more. Villatoro and his wife reside in Graft on.

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10 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Telling a Story with Fabric and Thread To the Voters of Milford, Theresa Diomedes Dias has been a For more photos of the Th imbles Pleasures Quilt Show by Harry Platcow valuable asset to the Town of Milford visit TownCrier.us and click on photo galleries. for the past 11 years. At the time of my retirement in September 2013, Theresa was appointed as Acting Tax Collector Hundreds of area by the Board of Selectmen as per my recommenda- residents turned tion. Since that time, she has effectively carried out out to view almost all duties required of the Tax Collector, as well as 200 quilts and wall instituting the technology and software for online hangs created by payments. the members of the As your former Tax Collector, I am confident that Th imble Pleasures the knowledge and training that Theresa has Quilt Guild over the obtained over the years is invaluable to the role of weekend of March Tax Collector. She has also demonstrated excellent 8 and 9. Th e 10th customer service skills. Her willingness to serve the Biennial Th imble public is outstanding. Pleasures Quilt Theresa is the perfect candidate for the job and will Show was held at more than fulfill the responsibilities to the town as Blackstone Valley well as to the taxpayers. Experience counts. Let her Tech in Upton and experience continue to work for you! featured traditional and contemporary quilts, wall hangings, Paula L. Fortin clothing, accessories Former Tax Collector and more. Harry Platcow photo

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JENNIFER PARSON FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE

WHO? WHY? A 20-year educator and current  I believe in preparing our principal of the Lincoln Street graduates for success in School in Northborough college and in the workforce Woodland and Stacy school  I am committed to balancing Council Member taxpayer concerns with Town Meeting member and critical needs in Milford’s Community Use Advisory schools Board Member I am passionate about public Mother of two children who education and hope to bring attend Milford’s public schools my dedication, perspective, A resident and taxpayer in and experience to our Milford Milford for 17 years school community From geometric shapes to pictorial presentations, I welcome the opportunity to serve the residents of Milford as a School Committee Member, and I would the quilts on display highlighted the many talents appreciate your vote on Tuesday, April 1.

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SHELLY LECLAIRE

HIGHWAY SURVEYOR

CARLO MOLINARI, PRESIDENT OF CARLO MOLINARI, INC. ENDORSES SHELLY LECLAIRE FOR HIGHWAY SURVEYOR

”Shelly is an honest, hard-working and dedicated person. She is an excellent administrator and very knowledgeable when it comes to road construcƟon and maintenance, drainage and all the skills required to operate and manage the Highway Department.”

“Shelly has been an invaluable resource for my company, and I will miss her if she is elected Highway Surveyor. My loss will. be Bring the Town’s gain.” Carlo Molinari back the people’s On April 1st vote Shelly Leclaire for Highway Surveyor choice. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Shelly Leclaire www.ElectShellyLeclaire.com

MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 11 MILFORD TOWN Conservancy’s Open Days program love most. LIBRARY as well as featured in the Wall Street For more information contact 80 Spruce St., Milford Journal. Sanders readily acknowledges Shelley at 508-473-2145 or 508-473-2145 that he is not the ‘head gardener’ [email protected] Mon thru Thur 9-9 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 | www.milfordtownlibrary.org at home; rather, he is the Principal Undergardener, which lends its Artists, Photographers Wanted Submitted by Anne Berard name to Sanders’ blog. Adaptations Each month the library features Milford Town Library of his essays appear monthly in the a diff erent local artist who has not Tax Forms and Tax Assistance Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s previously exhibited at the library. All tax forms for the 2013 fi ling year have Leafl et magazine. Whether you work in pastel, Looking for Caregivers fi nally arrived, including the reproducible Sanders is also the author of eight oil, watercolor, multimedia, or book of additional schedules and mysteries and, in the course of his photography, please consider sharing in Your Area forms. Th e Milford Town Library is also talk, he’ll tell where he gets his ideas your art with library visitors. WE NEED CAREGIVERS FOR ALL HOURS scheduling Saturday morning or aft ernoon for his stories, many of which center To learn more, please contact appointments for AARP Tax Assistance. on garden clubs, why his wife no Deborah Eastman or Anne Berard at WEEKEND HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE! Th is free service is available for senior longer comes in the door saying, “you 508-473-2145, ext. 219. citizens and low income persons for simple &HUWLILHGDSSOLFDQWVDUHHQFRXUDJHG wouldn’t believe what happened to returns only. me today”, and neither of them is any Have a Collection to Display? WRDSSO\IRURXURSHQ3HUVRQDO&DUH Th ose eligible for the Massachusetts +RPHPDNHUSRVLWLRQV longer privy to garden club gossip. Th e Children’s Room Display Senior Circuit Breaker must remember to Case is available to showcase local bring their 2013 real estate and town water/ s0#!S0ERSONAL#ARE!SSISTANTS Senior Book Group children’s collections. Please call the sewer bills and receipts with them. Everyone Th e Senior Book Group will meet Children’s Room at 508-473-2145, ext s((!S(OME(EALTH!IDES must bring a copy of last year’s return, s#.!S#ERTIFIED.URSING on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at 216 or email [email protected]. any W-2 forms received, Unemployment the Milford Senior Center to discuss Adults wishing to share their treasures !SSISTANTS EXPIREDORCURRENT statements, SS-1099 forms showing Social Th e House of Velvet and Glass by can call Deborah Eastman at 508-473- Security received, Health Care document 1RQFHUWLILHGDSSOLFDQWVDUH Katherine Howe. Th is intricate novel 2145, ext 219 or email deastman@ unless covered by Medicare/Medicaid. Blank by the author of the Physick Book of cwmars.org. HQFRXUDJHGWRDSSO\IRURXURSHQ check for direct deposit account data. Photo +RPHPDNHU&RPSDQLRQSRVLWLRQV Deliverance Dane is set in Boston ID for any person who did not have AARP in 1915. Th ough she lives a life of Upcoming Programs QRH[SHULHQFHQHFHVVDU\ZHZLOO prepare their taxes last year. SURYLGHWUDLQLQJ  material privilege in the Back Bay, Nancy Th ayer – “Nantucket Notes” To schedule an appointment, please call Sibyl Allston is grieving the loss of Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. the Reference Desk at 508-473-2145, ext s#OMPETITIVE7AGES her mother and sister who perished ESL Tutor Training in partnership 219. s0AID4RAINING on the Titanic. Her father is silent with First Congregational Church, s"ENEFITS and when her brother gets expelled Wednesdays, April 9 and April 16 at Frank Andreotti, Jr. Photography from Harvard, Sibyl seeks out a spirit 6:30 p.m. s6ACATION0AY Th e original photography of Milford medium to connect and make sense s&LEXIBLE3CHEDULE native and Vietnam Veteran Frank of her life. Ongoing Programs s2EFERRAL"ONUS!WARD Andreotti, Jr. is on exhibit behind the For more information on the Senior • Recycle your used printer s!ND-ORE
Reference Desk during the month of March. Book Group, or to reserve a copy of cartridges and help the Friends of His interest in photography began when Th e House of Velvet and Glass, please the Library earn funds. CALL: 888-377-4446 he attended St. Mary’s High School, so much call Anne at the Information Desk at • Food Pantry items can be left in www.hearthside-homeinstead.com so that he set up his own darkroom in the 508-473-2145, ext 219. the boxes under the Friends sale basement of the family home. table. Forty years later, Andreotti’s still taking Contemporary Book Group • Museum Passes are available to photographs and has shared some of his Th e Contemporary book group will many area museums, zoos and NewNew EnglandEngland SSteakteak favorite portraits and other shots in this meet on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 attractions. exhibit. Please stop by and enjoy his fi ne p.m. in the Children’s Program Room • Book Sale Table has items for all & SeafoodSeafood RRestaurantestaurant work. to discuss Th e Girl You Left Behind by ages replenished weekly. JoJo Moyes. • Friends Memberships are only Gardening is Murder with Neal Sanders Moyes, who has twice won the $10.00 per year. Th e Friends of the Milford Town Library Romantic Novel of the Year Award, • Alateen Meetings, Wednesdays, are pleased to welcome back Neal Sanders has this time written a historical 4pm, ESL Classroom Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. for a novel that is also a mystery novel • Visit us online at www. Dinner Served Sun & Mon, Mar 16 & 17 humorous talk on the joys and perils of and two moving love stories as well. milfordtownlibrary.org or on gardening. Sanders is no ordinary gardener. It’s the story of two women separate Facebook Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 He and his wife maintain a two-acre garden by a century but united in their www.nesteakandseafood.com in Medfi eld that has been part of the Garden determination to fi ght for what they

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12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Cub Scouts, Start Your Engines! To see more pictures of the Milford Pinewood Derby by Harry Platcow visit John TownCrier.us and click on photo galleries. Erickson School Committee

Lifelong Milford Resident MHS Class of 1986, National Honor Society WPI, Class of 1990 – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Milford Area Contractor 1990 – 2011 Town Employee, Building Commissioner 2011 - Present (part time 2003 – 2011)

A candidate with a unique perspective. John has lived his entire life in the Milford by choice. His blend of educational, professional, and interper- sonal experience has influenced his desire to serve on the Milford School Committee and lend his perspective and influence to the community which he holds in such high regard. Dozens of Milford Cub Scouts an their families attended the Annual Pinewood Derby hosted by Cub Scout Pack 32 on March 8. Members of Pack 32, Pack 67 and Pack 4 competed with the cars they created with adult help from the Cub Scout Derby Kit. Harry Platcow photo Whereas the community is shaped, defined, and is a reflection of the School System in many ways; primarily educational, but intrinsically socially and economically as well, we hope you will put your faith in our candidate on April 1.

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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 13 A PremierPremier VVenueenue ENGAGEMENTS AND WEDDINGS BVT Friends of Rachel Alexis Abrantes Correia and Christopher Th omas Forgit were married on February 22. Th e Club Sponsors Prom ceremony was held at Lombardo’s in Randolph, where over a dozen Special Olympics athletes Donation Drive and their families joined the bride’s and groom’s With Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for families, college classmates and friends from May 10, the Blackstone Valley Tech Friends around the world to celebrate the union. of Rachel Club is looking to lower the cost Th e bride, daughter of Sharon and Alberto of a memorable evening by holding a prom- Correia, graduated from Clark University in themed donation drive. Worcester where she received her Bachelor of Residents of the Blackstone Valley are SpecializingSpecializing iin...n... Arts degree in psychology and a Master’s degree encouraged to support the Friends of Rachel in teaching. She is currently a Special Education Prom Closet by donating new or slightly Weddings, Baptism & First Communion Celebrations, teacher at the Middle School East in Milford. Sweet 16s, Quinceanaras, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Baby & Alexis and Christopher Th e groom, son of Douglas and Cynthia Forgit, used prom dresses and accessories, which Bridal Showers, Corporate Events, Bereavements and more Forgit graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in biology will be distributed to students struggling to from Worcester State University and is currently keep up with the various costs connected to For more information and to set up a employed at Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology. prom. While the highest need is for prom Th e couple plans to continue to live in Milford. A summer honeymoon is dresses, residents are also invited to donate private tour of our venue, call 508-478-7800 planned in Brazil any new or slightly used suits, ties, cuffl inks, or email [email protected] and other accessories. Dennis and Linda Kelly of Lakeland, Fla. Donations can be dropped off between the hours formerly of Holliston and Upton announce the Tech, 65 Pleasant St., Upton. For more information engagement of their daughter, Melissa Sue Kelly to Robert James Zumdahl of Lakeland, Fla. 508-529-7758. Th e future bride and groom currently live and Th e Blackstone Valley Tech Friends of Rachel Clu teach in Chengdu, China. 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14 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Milford Rotary 8th Annual Wine, Craft Beer and Food Tasting! Save the Date - Saturday, April 12 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of sampling great wines, craft beer and fantastic food at the Milford Rotary 8th Annual Wine, Craft Beer and Food Tasting. Th e event will be held at Th e Crystal Room, 49 Cedar St., Milford. Gateway Liquors will be showcasing a wide variety of wines and craft beers for you to taste and purchase at a discount! Th ere will be many exciting auction items, as well as food off erings from several restaurants and caterers from around the area. Proceeds of this event will Mendon Girl support Milford Rotary sponsored Youth Scholarships and Programs, such as Leadership Scouts and Lions Academies, Swim Programs, and Career Days. Please visit www.milfordmarotary.org for Club Holding more information. Community Breakfast On Saturday, March 15, the Mendon Girl Scouts and Mendon Lions Club will sponsor a community breakfast at the Mendon Unitarian Church hall from 8 to 11 a.m. Th e menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, muffi ns, coff ee, tea, juice and Prom dresses. Holisticmonkey photo milk. Tickets will be sold at the door. Adults are $7 and children 12 and under s of 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Main Entrance of Blackstone Valley and senior citizens are $5. , contact BVT Friends of Rachel Club Advisor Dawn Dubois at All proceeds will go to the Girl Scouts’ troop fund and ub is a group of students inspired by a Rachel’s Challenge program Lions Club community ool year. Th e program is named aft er Rachel Scott, who was projects. For information, at Columbine High School in 1999. Her acts of kindness and contact Lion Club member nal diaries have become the foundation for the life-changing Colleen Oncay at the y Tech students. Th e Friends of Rachel Club formed as a means for Mendon Greenhouse at 508- message by practicing random acts of kindness. 478-3425.

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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 15 SSPRINGPRING SPRUCESPRUCE UPUP Summer Landscaping Possibilities Gardening Is Murder MILFORD-Cheryl Monroe-“Gardening Diva” from Garden in MILFORD-Why do gardeners turn to the Internet to fi nd outrageous solutions to simple problems? Why does the the Burrow will present a talk on “the Art of the Vignette” fi lled introduction of one plant into a garden start a game of musical chairs, which results in the displacement of at least with landscape design suggestions on March 17 at the Ruth Ann two other plants? And why do we have garden benches around our yards if no one ever sits on them? Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North Bow St., Milford. Refreshments Th ese are the questions that author Neal Sanders will answer during his Gardening is Murder program at the will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m. Milford Town Library on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Monroe will show how to eff ectively use small spaces in the Sanders is no ordinary gardener. He and his wife (Lifetime Master Gardener, Betty Sanders) maintain a two-acre garden, how to use color and how to design with featured objects garden in Medfi eld that has been part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program as well as featured in the d’art to draw the eye and create fabulous vignettes. By creating Wall Street Journal. Sanders readily acknowledges that he is not the ‘head gardener’ at home; rather, he is the Principal drama and personal style the gardens will present hidden surprises Undergardener, which lends its name to Sanders’ blog, Th e Principal Undergardener. Adaptations of his essays appear around every corner. monthly in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Leafl et magazine. Monroe is a “hands-on” gardener with a passion for gardening. Sanders is also the author of eight mystery novels and, in the course of his talk, he’ll tell where he gets his ideas for She gardens on a one-acre plot in central Massachusetts. Here she his stories, many of which center on garden clubs, why his wife no longer comes in the door saying, “you wouldn’t indulges her love of vines with 100 clematis, dozens of ornamental believe what happened to me today,” and why neither of them is any longer privy to garden club gossip. vines and hundreds of perennials. She is a licensed educator who Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, this event is free and open to the public. follows the science and takes classes to stay current with the latest in plants, new plant introductions and design trends. Dean Bank to Host Free Mortgage Workshop Th e Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Kevin R. Goff e, President and CEO of Dean Bank Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) and more. Federation of MA, Inc. and the National Garden Club, Inc. For has announced that the lending professionals from • What are the best reasons to consider using my home’s membership information, call Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. Dean Bank’s Mortgage Department will conduct a free equity to fi nance large expenses over other types of educational mortgage workshop in conjunction with fi nancing? the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Home & • What are the costs associated with various types of Business Expo on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. To secured real estate borrowing? 3 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Technical High School, 65 • An in-depth question and answer session will also JJOYCEJOYCEOYCE Pleasant St. Upton. Speakers will include members of the be held for consumers who are looking to purchase a Sr. Management Team, Origination and Underwriting home or have questions about their current home. PLUMBINGPLUMBING & and the opportunity to ask questions will be encouraged. All material presented by Jon Davis, SVP, Residential HEATING,HEATING, IINC.NC. Topics will include: Lending NMLS # 479660, Robyn Fuery, Mortgage • What is a Pre-Approval? Do I really need one and Origination Offi cer NMLS # 479658, Sandra DeSousa, Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning how does it aid the home-buying process? As an Mortgage Underwriter NMLS# 479655 and John Residential & Commercial added bonus, qualifi ed attendees will receive a free Beauregard, In-House Mortgage Originator NMLS# FREE Dean Bank mortgage Pre-Approval while at the 5916. ESTIMATES John Joyce, Master Lic. #11688 workshop. Th ere is no cost to attend the event, but please pre- LICENSED • Is now still the right time to refi nance? register by contacting John Beauregard at 508-528-0088 & 508-497-6344 INSURED joyceplumbingandheating.com • Understanding the basics of mortgage product or e-mail at [email protected]. options, First Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Home

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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 17 School News A NEW BOOK by ANDY HOLMAN Extra Credits own. Students used the design process to build and Milford Public School test various designs by measuring the wattage on a Activities and Events volt meter. Th e rest of the day, the students took part My Bipolar Journey Compiled by Melissa Orff in cross-curricular activities connected to alternative a Message of Hope energy sources and real-day solutions to our energy WOODLAND ELEMENTARY: Woodland Physical Education crisis. teachers recently had their students participate in a On March 8, Stacy’s Destination Imagination team fi tness challenge/fundraiser for the American Heart competed in a tournament at Uxbridge High School. Association called “Jump Rope for Heart.” Woodland Destination Imagination is a non-profi t volunteer-led My Bipolar Journey has participated in this challenge for the past fi ve years, educational organization that gives students the chance but this year preliminary numbers indicate that they to learn and experience the creative process from My Bipolar Journey may have exceeded the $10,000 mark. Congratulations imagination to innovation. By Andy Holman, MSW to all those Woodland jumpers! On March 14, students at Stacy will be participating Also by in the “Pi Day Challenge.” Th is international event challenges students to memorize digits of pi -- an Andy Holman STACY MIDDLE SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST: Th e Milford Middle Schools will be presenting Willie irrational number used in grade 6 with circle formulas. Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Junior on Th ursday Leading up to pi day, teachers will be doing activities Breathing Secrets March 27, Friday March 28 and Saturday March 29. All with their students to “discover pi.” Grade 6 students Based on Ancient performances will take place at Stacy Middle School at at Stacy have participated in the pi day challenge for Indonesian Practices 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/ students. Tickets the past few years. Last year’s grand prize winner will be available from Carol Nau at the Stacy Main memorized 325 digits! Participation is voluntary and Offi ce. Each year, members of the Performing Arts the kids practice at home. Teachers give them some Ensembles at Stacy and Middle School East audition information and web sites as resources, and then each to be part of the spring musical. Students from the 6th, class has students who choose to recite the digits on pi day. All participants get a small prize (usually there are Available On 7th and 8th grades are involved with the production. Th is year’s cast features over 70 students who have about 40 participants per cluster -- about 120 students). Amazon.com been in rehearsals since January. Th e students will be At the end of the day, the top student from each cluster able to take part in their own Golden Ticket contest as gets a T-shirt, and the grand prize winner receives an presented by the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention additional “pi-prize.” and Support) team. Students that receive Positive Behavior compliment cards will be entered into the MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST: On March 17, students who are drawing. If their name is pulled (1 weekly drawing per part of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) grade level each week for 4 weeks), they will receive a will conduct Kick Butts week from March 17-21 outside “mock” Willy Wonka bar. If the bar has a golden ticket, of the cafeteria as a healthy initiative for their peers. the student will win 2 free tickets to the play. MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL: Th e Class of 2016 will hold a STACY MIDDLE SCHOOL: Th e sixth grade classes at Stacy Silent and Live Auction on Saturday, March 22 at the have been actively engaged in the Engineering process Hoboken Club from 6 to 10 p.m. All proceeds will be in the science classrooms of Denise Brault, Megan used to defray the cost of the class junior and senior Burke, and Matthew Hagopian. Students formed teams activities, including junior prom, senior formal, senior and designed a prototype of a wind turbine to build. prom, and graduation. If you are able to donate a 6 Congress Street Aft er it was built, they then tested and redesigned product or service to help the class, it would be greatly their windmills looking for variables that aff ect the appreciated. Tickets for the event are $10 in advance, Milford, MA 01757 wind speed of the mill. Cost analysis and evaluation and $15 at the door. Th rough your generosity, the Class 507-473-0556 then concluded the project. Aft er designing in the of 2016 will enjoy many memorable moments from classroom, the Museum of Science visited on March 5 their high school career. For more information please www.brightinsurance.com & 6 to introduce motorized wind turbines and allowed contact Rich Johnson at [email protected]. the students to further test variables and design their •Home •Auto •Business Woodland Students Top Dogs in SumDog •Health By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter •Life Students at Woodland Elementary School are learning that practicing math facts can be as fun as playing video games. In fact, the third and fourth-grade students are doing both at the same time thanks to their participation in SumDog.com, an interactive, online resource that helps students hone the math skills that they are learning in their classrooms. Th ree years ago, Woodland’s fourth grade teacher Ann Anderson was looking for a way for her students to practice their math facts at home. “When I would hear ‘I didn’t have time to practice them at home,’ but then hear them talk about having time to play video games, I realized you had to fi nd a way to motivate the students and mesh with their world,” she said. Th at was when Anderson came across SumDog.com, and today over 600 third and fourth-grade Woodland students are using the site where they can play video games that are centered on math We’ve got a new logo! education. And a new office at: Anderson said that the site is very popular with the students, who can choose Avatars to navigate through 291 Main Street, Milford the leveled math questions to gain “points.” Teachers can initially set the levels for the students, but as they play the games, students can move through diff erent levels to learn math facts such as addition, fractions, decimals, Domestic Violence Affects Everyone. divisions, and more. New Hope Can Help. Th e students can also play against their classmates, or other elementary school students, even those in diff erent countries. “Th ey love playing against kids from other countries. Th ey are connecting to the world as a whole community,” she said. Anderson said that she feels the online component of the math practice is what makes it successful. “In the past, we would have the students use fl ashcards to practice; it got boring for them. Online, they can earn rewards and “buy” things for their Avatar, just by answering math questions,” she said. Because of all of that online math practice, Woodland received fi rst place in SumDog’s regional weekly contest for the week of February 7-13, with 336 students answering a grand total of 60,267 questions. Anderson said that 251 students from Woodland Elementary School answered 41,971 questions correctly between them and that 9 out Are you in a controlling or of 10 Woodland students earned “top ten” certifi cates in the regional SumDog Worcester County Contest. Th e nine abusive relationship? students received certifi cates from SumDog for their achievements which were presented to them on February 26

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Valley Tech FY15 Friends of Adin Ballou Essay Needed for Milford and Budget Request to Contest surrounding area. Th e Friends of Adin Ballou are sponsoring an Essay Must have reliable Increase by 2.5% Contest for students in 7th through 12th grade. Students need transportation and On March 6, the Blackstone Valley Tech to write a 250-word, original essay on one of the following work references. Vocational Regional District School Committee topics: approved its budget request for Fiscal Year 2015, 1. What does peace mean to me? Please Call up 2.5 percent over the FY 2014. 2. How can one person help spread peace? VISITING ANGELS 3. What I will do for peace! Working with Governor Deval Patrick’s 508-764-6700 proposed budget and an anticipated reduction in Th e entry must be emailed by April 23 to Editor@ state aid, the Budget Subcommittee began with AdinBallou.org and should include the essay, name of the a zero-based budget and incorporated necessary writer, phone number and date of birth. expenditure increases to maintain current levels Prizes are $100 for fi rst place, $50 for second and $25 for of service. Th rough the application of $250,000 in honorable mention. Th e winning essays will be published on available reserve funds and the planned pursuit of the Friends of Adin Ballou website at AdinBallou.org. grants, gift s, and additional revenue sources, the operational budget of $20,970,532 for FY 15. 2 Private Lessons As in years past, the proposed budget is the sole Milford Public Schools 2 Weeks of Classes funding request that Valley Tech will make of its Sign up and receive Kindergarten Registration T-shirt & Camo pants member communities for Fiscal Year 2015. Kindergarten registration for the Milford Public Schools “Th e District maintains its commitment to a will be held at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in the single, consolidated annual request to facilitate STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: Krav Maga Class Shining Star Wing of Milford High School this month. Use vital fi scal management and planning by our 13 AGES 13 & UP the entrance marked 19A, found on the left side of the school member-towns in this period of fi scal austerity,” Mention this ad when you call or stop by our studio via last the parking lot, for registration. said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael to schedule your free private lessons. Children who are fi ve years old on or before August 31, ** Fitzpatrick. “Valley Tech once again pledges to 2014 will be eligible for registration. operate within the dollars requested regardless Families whose last names begin with A – L register on of any unforeseen variables within anticipated Tuesday, March 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. while families who last revenue streams.” names begin with M-Z register on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Barry Marcus With the exception of special debt or an If you have not received a registration packet, you must occasional capital improvement initiative, come to the FRC to pick one up ASAP. Your child cannot be Valley Tech includes in its single budget request: Watchmaker registered on Registration Night without a completed packet. workers’ compensation, health and other Children should not accompany parents to registration. Jewelry Engraving insurance, unemployment, snow removal, And placement in the Memorial School or Brookside School federal and state revenue shortfalls, central kindergarten classes is determined by home address. offi ce, bookkeeping, treasurer, legal, audit, and 508-478-8043 Parent or guardians must bring the following information other expenses. Special Education and Student 258 Main Street •Room 303 to registration: the completed enrollment packet, a copy Assessment costs are also included within the of the child’s birth certifi cate which will be kept by the Across from Milford Post Office annual budget. Valley Tech staff and students are district, a resident card which can be obtained at Town Hall, able to undertake much of the maintenance of “All watches, antique to modern documentation of the child’s most recent physical exam the building along with monitoring the facility’s quartz, repaired and serviced.” including immunization record, lead screening and vision complex ventilation and heating system, saving screening. thousands of dollars in outside labor costs. For more information contact the FRC by emailing, FRC@ Along with its cost containment blueprint, milfordma.com or phoning 508-478-1135 x1245. the School Committee’s budget request includes NEED notifi cation of the District’s intent to make a NATHANS’ request in mid-April for approval of a debt restructuring plan designed to expand Valley MEFA Aft er the Acceptance CASH? Tech’s vocational technical programming. If Jewelers approved, the $2.9 million project will allow Seminars TOP DOLLAR Valley Tech to establish three new programs in With college acceptances and fi nancial aid award off ers PAID for Gold, Veterinary Assisting, Engineering, and Legal and arriving in the mail, college-bound students and their Protective Services. Th e proposed debt action is families are invited to attend a free presentation about 508-473-7375 paying for college made available through the Massachusetts Silver, scheduled to be acted upon during the April 17 157 Main Street School Committee agenda. Th e District will share Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), the Massachusetts Diamonds, not-for-profi t resource on planning, saving and paying advance specifi cs of its plan throughout the next & Coins ... MILFORD few months. for college, announced state Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. Th e “Aft er the Acceptance” seminars will be held across Massachusetts in late March and throughout April. During the seminars, an experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college billing cycle, options Would You Like to for paying the bill, and understanding fi nancial aid award letters. Adverti se MEFA encourages students and families to visit www. OPEN LATE mefa.org beforehand to register for the seminar and utilize FRIDAY & SATURDAY TIL 1 A.M. in the Town Crier? MEFA’s interactive calculators and tools. More information is available by calling 1-800-449-MEFA. Families are asked Contact: to bring any fi nancial aid award letters with them for a personalized consultation aft er the seminar. Lori Tate: Local seminars include: March 20, St. Peter Marian High School, 781 Grove St. Worcester at 7 p.m.; April 1, 508-529-0301 Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden St., Shrewsbury at 6:30 p.m.; and April 16 at Blackstone Valley Tech, Pleasant St., [email protected] Upton at 6 p.m.

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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 19 School News Milford School Committee Recognizes State Champion High School Cheerleading Squad

By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter Th e Milford School Committee took the opportunity to recognize the Milford High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad during a February 27 meeting for the “fantastic performance” that won the team a state championship title. Th e Milford High Cheerleaders won the Division 2 State Championship held at Wachusett Regional High School back in November. Milford High School’s Athletic Director Richard Piergustavo kicked off the recognition by telling the committee that not only did the team win a Division 2 State Championship, but that the girls received the second highest point total of every school across all of the divisions during the competition. Piergustavo also informed the committee that this was their fi rst state title since 1991. “Th ey have worked very hard for this. Th ey are true athletes and they represented us fantastically at the state championship,” he said. Milford High School Cheerleaders and Coach Heather Johnson were recognized at a February 27 School Committee Meeting for Superintendent of Schools Robert Tremblay then becoming Division 2 State Champions. played a video of the girl’s performance for the committee members and the meeting attendees, which received a loud round of applause when it Tremblay thanked Coach Johnson and the team for their Th e Milford High School Cheerleading squad includes ended. hard work and for “instilling a community spirit,” and “being seniors Kasey Auger, Loren Blanchard, Stephanie Boaventura, Milford High School Cheerleading coach good citizens.” Nicole Delgado, Courtney LeBlanc, Allyson Tomaso, Stephanie Heather Johnson complimented her team on School Committee Chairperson Robert Lanzetta also Wood; juniors Victoria Chiarelli, Carla Cubias; sophomores their “exceptional” work ethic, and thanked the congratulated the team and commended them for their Natalie Applebee, Ariana DeMarco, Emily DiAntonio, Kelsey administration and parents for their support. “phenomenal” performance. “To be a state champ in any sport Gaudette, Olivia Hickey, Sarah MacRae, Alana McGovern, Johnson introduced the girls by name to the school takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication; not Jenna Smith, Rachel Smith; and freshmen Danielle Chiasson, committee, and presented framed pictures from only in your sport but also in the classroom. You have made us Katherine Scozzafava, Victoria Scozzafava, and Lauryn the team to the committee, Milford High School very proud,” he said. Tomaso. Principal Carolyn Banach, Piergustavo, and the Th e School Committee presented the girls with a small Booster Club. congratulatory gift .

Exchange Students from China to “Experience” Life as a Milford High School Student

By Melissa Orff four student host families and two chaperone Staff Reporter host families. Host families would provide Milford has been chosen as one of four the exchange students with a bedroom, two school communities in the state to take part in meals a day, transportation to and from school a week-long “experiential” exchange program, (including the bus), and interaction with the with students coming from China this March family so the students can experience life to experience life as a Milford High School of a “typical American family.” Payton also student. told the committee that they are working on Tremblay said 14 students, ranging in ages coordinating aft er-school activities for the from 12-16, will be coming to Milford on exchange students and their host families March 23 to attend Milford High School and such as a bowling night at Pinz, an open swim to experience American culture for the week. night at the High School, a trip to a mall, and Th e students, who Tremblay said are fl uent in pizza dinner. Tremblay said that the group English , will be staying with volunteer host held a meeting for interested host families the families and will be shadowing a Milford High previous week, and received a great response. School student in their classes throughout the “Being a host family is a truly an enriching week. experience. It’s amazing that you can create Tremblay said that the exchange program these world-wide friendships that can stay with will be a “great experience,” for the school and you forever,” he said. for the students, one they hope to expand on Since the School Committee Meeting, in the future. “Th is is phase one, phase two is Payton has stated during a follow up interview to have students matriculated here for a full that host families have been found for all of year of study,” said Tremblay. Tremblay said the students and chaperones coming for the that although the year-long-exchange would exchange program at the end of the month mean revenue coming into the district, money Th e students will be welcomed on their fi rst for the week-long “experiential” program will day with a reception in the Hall of Flags at be used to cover the costs of the Homeland Milford High School, where China’s fl ag will Security application fees that were necessary for be added to the international fl ags hung on the the Milford schools to become a viable district walls. Tremblay also said that a small section for international students to attend. Tremblay of the High School Band has been practicing said that an exchange program with China the Chinese National Anthem to play for the will expand the district’s existing international exchange students during the reception. “We partnerships with Italy, Spain, and France. want to show them that we are embracing Milford High School teacher Kristin Payton, them and welcoming their arrival here,” said the new exchange program liaison, gave an Tremblay. overview to the School Committee on the “We think this will be an overall good logistics of the program, including the search experience for Milford, and certainly for these for host families. As of the date of the meeting, children coming from China, to forge these Payton said that they are still looking for new relationships,” he said.

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20 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Did You Know February was Marfan Syndrome Month? Cameron was diagnosed with Marfan’s in 2010 aft er they took him to an oph- thalmologist because he would put books very close to his face in order to read them. “We very quickly went from thinking he was nearsighted to having to have the lenses removed from his eyes,” she said. He now must wear three special pairs of glasses to replace the fact that he no longer has those lenses in his eyes; one for outdoors, one for indoors, and one for reading. Allen said that because Marfan’s is degenerative, Cameron may also face other operations in his future including an aortic valve replacement because of his being dilated from Marfan’s. Although living with Marfan’s means many restrictions for a young boy, Al- len said that she, her husband Craig, and their six-year-old daughter Bella work closely with Cameron’s team of doctors at Boston Children’s and Mass Eye and Ear to make sure he can “still be a kid.” “He can’t play any game with a hard ball or anything with any physical contact whatsoever; it’s too risky,” she said. Allen admits that keeping an 8-year-old, “very active” boy from running around like other kids his age is a challenge. “We have tried to introduce him to other things but he gets bored; he just wants to be out there running around on the playground. We have really had to change the way we look at recreation,” she said. Allen said as well as looking into some safe alternatives for Cameron to stay as active as he can, they are also hoping to take him to the Marfan Conference this summer in Baltimore. “We want him to meet other kids with Marfan’s and see he is not the only kid going through this,” she said. Allen said that although the “unknown” is always in the back of her mind, they Clough Elementary students in Lauren St. Pierre’s second grade class wear red in honor of Marfan try to focus on the positive. “We as a family know that God created our kids and Syndrome Awareness Month. somehow there is a way to get through this. We work on being present in their lives; we are there to tackle the next problem,” she said. By Melissa Orff tall and have long limbs and fl exible joints, but On February 28, Clough Elementary School, where Cameron is a second grade Staff Reporter they can also have underlying issues with their student, acknowledged Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month by holding a fund- Everyone knows that February is a month to heart or eyes, issues where health professionals raiser for the Marfan Foundation. Students were asked to wear red, the color of remember your valentine, check if the ground- say it is extremely important to receive an early Marfan Syndrome awareness, and to bring in a $1 or more donation to the cause. hog sees its shadow, and honor the Presidents of diagnosis in order to receive proper treatment. Students also learned about Marfan’s with books in the library and talking about the United States of America; but did you know Hoping to shed some light on this genetic dis- the syndrome during their monthly school-wide walk. that February is also Marfan Syndrome Aware- order, Mendon resident Sue Allen has been work- Allen said that she is happy that the Clough community was taking part in ness Month? If you didn’t, then you are not alone. ing with the New England Chapter of the Marfan Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month. “Part of the reason we want people to un- Marfan Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder Foundation as an educator to help people learn derstand about Marfan’s is that it is a rare disease, and early diagnosis is so impor- that aff ects the body’s connective tissue and can more about the syndrome. Allen knows a great tant. We need to spread the word about Marfan’s” said Allen. impact the heart, blood vessels, bones and eyes. deal about the disorder because her 8-year-old For more information about Marfan Syndrome, visit www.marfan.org. People with Marfan Syndrome may have certain son, Cameron, has Marfan’s. physical characteristics such as being unusually Best Selling Author Michael ◆ 200 ACRES PROTECTED from front page and lands abutting the Charles River, as well but questioned what the $10,000 would be Tougias Enjoying Life in as implementing parts of the town’s 2002 used for. Dunkin said it would be placed in Open Space and Recreation Plan and 2003 an account to cover the costs of any future Mendon Comprehensive Plan. Parts of the nearby litigation involving enforcing the restriction. By Michelle Sanford Walden Woods development are also under “It’s certainly worth it,” Murray added. “Th is, Staff Reporter/Columnist a conservation restriction, also held by the if nothing else, will keep it in its current state True stories of courage, survival, and tragedy at sea are TTOR, he said. for perpetuity,” Murray said. “It’s breathtak- what intrigue best-selling author Michael Tougias these Selectman Chairman William Buckley ing when you go back there.” asked if the conservation restriction would Former Town Planner Reno DeLuzio, who days, not to mention his many readers. And now, the writer Michael Tougias of 19 books and new Mendon resident, can add another bring any benefi t to the local water supply. now chairs the town’s Upper Charles Trail harrowing account of endurance and bravery on the waters Dunkin said the land is near the under- Committee, called the parcels “one of the with his latest book, Rescue of Th e Bounty: Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy. ground aquifer and some of the surface wa- most sensitive areas in Milford” since they Co-written by Tougias and Douglas Campbell , the novel recounts the HMS ters involved are used by the Milford Water surround part of the town’s water supply. Th e Bounty, the tall ship replica used in the 1935 fi lm Mutiny on the Bounty, which sailed Company. popular trail makes the land accessible to into the path of Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Th e raging waters caused the ship Buckley also wondered if the Charles River people, he added. “Th e time has come. We to overturn in the middle of the night sending the crew of 16 into the raging Atlantic Watershed Association would be willing to ought to advocate for this and, hopefully, the Ocean, and thus, launching one of the most massive rescue eff orts in Coast Guard share part of the $10,000 cost “since we both Town Meeting will support this,” DeLuzio history. have the same goals.” Selectman Dino DeBar- said. “It’s a small price to pay,” he added. For the book, the authors performed countless interviews with the crew of the tolomeis said he thought asking that group Buckley said three questions need to be HMS Bounty, their family members, and the Coast Guard. Tougias says because his was a good idea. He also reminded his col- resolved: Will the conservation restriction stories are true accounts, there’s a tremendous responsibility to the survivors and leagues that when the town bought the parcel aff ect the development of future wells? Who others involved in his stories to get facts accurate. “Th ere certainly is pressure to get known as “the Consigli property” off Dilla will have fi nal authority over the mainte- it exactly as it happened,” he said. “I think, how am I going to keep this accurate and Street several years ago, it was supposed to be nance of the Upper Charles Trail? Can some keep the story fast paced for the reader? But I make certain people read their parts put under a conservation restriction. land be used to expand parking at the Louisa for accuracy.” “It makes a whole lot of sense to do,” said Lake recreation area? Tougias was born in Longmeadow. He attended college at St. Michael’s in Vermont Murray about the conservation restriction, and majored in business. Still, it wasn’t until years later that he says he began his true career. “I turned to writing a little later in life,” he said. “I should have known earlier I wanted to write. Th e big clue was that I was a voracious reader.” Several of Tougias’ earlier books focus on exploring nature in and around Massachusetts and other parts of New England. However, his most recent books MYSTERY PHOTO recount real-life tales of survival and tragedy on the high seas. Th e Finest Hours, FOR MARCH 14 which Tougias co-wrote with Casey Sherman, tells the tale of another daring rescue by the Coast Guard off the coast of New England in 1952. While a nor’easter raged on land, two oil tankers out at sea were fi ghting their own horrifi c storm and each split DO YOU KNOW in two leaving dozens of men trapped. Th e book details the Coast Guard’s attempt to WHO, WHERE & rescue those men clinging to life. And now, Disney is making Th e Finest Hours into a major motion picture. “It’s WHEN??? really exciting,” said the author. Th e screenplay is complete and now casting for Call us at 508-529- the fi lm is underway; Robert Schwentke will take the helm as director of the fi lm. Tougias says it’s been a very interesting process watching as his book evolves into a 7791 ext. 228 or movie. He says screenwriters continue to involve him in the project to ensure details email editor Jane are precise. Filming is scheduled to begin in August and Tougias added, “Th ey’ll fi lm a little in Massachusetts.” Bigda at Not long ago, the author moved from Plymouth to Mendon. “It’s been great living TownCrierEditor@ here,” he said. As an avid outdoorsman, Tougias says he loves to hike and ride his bike in his spare time. “I love that there’s still a lot of open space in this town” he said. gmail.com “It’s one of the things that brought me here.”

MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 21 Government

◆ SEENA HELLER WAY from front page was very dedicated to this town and this job.” Th e issue of renaming the road arose from a request made to the board in January by Blaire House, which is building a new assisted living center across the street from its existing skilled nursing facility on Clafl in St. Th e name, “Cemetery St.,” is “not conducive to the clientele,” Executive Director Kyle Romano said. Based on his father’s love of things that are nautical, he asked the board to rename the road “Lighthouse Way.” Town offi cials readily agreed with changing the name, especially since Cemetery Street is the only road in town that has two separate – but unconnected – pieces. Th e other portion of the road, Th e two separate halves of Cemetery St. are indicated by arrows. Th e portion reached from Clafl in St. is being renamed “Seena Heller Way.” separated from the Clafl in St. side by (Google Earth image) railroad tracks, is reached from nearby Depot St. reasons,” Murray said, but wanted the town’s Historical Commission Village Way, Heritage Way or Heritage Lane, and Historic Avenue. Selectman Brian Murray said the to suggest a more fi tting name. Murray himself suggested naming Selectman decided not to choose one of those names and stuck with suggested name did not jibe with other the road aft er Seena Heller. Murray’s original suggestion. street names in the area – which he said Th e Historical Commission looked into the issue and suggested I want to thank the Historical Commission for the work that were named aft er historic families in fi ve potential names to the board: Bickford Way – aft er the old they did to provide us with these names,” Murray said. “I think that town. “It does make sense to change the Bickford Shoe company, Scammel Way – aft er the Milford native [naming the road aft er Seena Heller would be a very appropriate name for public safety reasons and other who became an adjutant general under George Washington, Old way to honor the work that she did on behalf of the community.” Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards

By Kevin Rudden request to hand out fl iers about its Relay Erickson’s request to place an article on Planning Board Staff Reporter/Columnist for Life Event and accept donations the Annual Town Meeting warrant for • Approved new lot lines for properties Board of Selectmen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 12 funds to demolish a dilapidated house at located at 9-24 Main St. and at 15 • Approved a corporate name change (with a back-up date of April 19) at the 11 Temple St. that the town foreclosed Blanchard Road (March 4) for the Chim Th ai Restaurant located intersection of East Main St. (Route on in December (February 24) • Waived the Site Plan requirement for at 196B East Main St. (Route 16) from 16) and Medway Road (Route 109) a new business, I Candy, LLC, to be Chim Th ai, Inc. to Chaipirom, Inc. (February 24) Board of Sewer Commissioners located at 113 Cedar St. (Route 85), (February 24) • Approved a request to erect a “Deaf • Approved a sewer connection permit subject to a fi nal site plan document • Approved a request from Massachusetts Child” sign on East Charles St. requested by Country Home Builders being submitted (March 4) Electric Co. and Verizon New England, (February 24) for 163 Cedar St. (Route 85) (February • Voted to give the Zoning Board Inc. to relocate and replace Pole #19-84 • Approved the Military Peer Support 25) of Appeals (ZBA) an unfavorable from private property into the public Program’s request to hold a road race • Approved eight sewer connection recommendation on a variance request way in front of 53 Dilla St. (February 24) and walk from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. on permits for 94, 96, 126,128, 130, 142, by Richard Maccagnano to convert a • Granted the Milford Youth Center a June 22, beginning at National St. and 134 and 136 Walden Way, pending single-family house at 6 Fruit St. to a one-day Wine and Malt Beverages ending at Howard St. (February 24) a meeting with developer Milford two-family house. Town Planner Larry license for a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser • Approved a recommendation from Stoneridge, LLC to discuss its Dunkin said the construction work to be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli, commitment to eliminate groundwater already had begun without the required on March 15 in the Youth Center Town Engineer Vonnie Reis and Police “infl ow and infi ltration” from the town’s variance or required special permit. gymnasium (February 24) Chief Th omas O’Loughlin to erase sewage system (February 25) (March 4) • Awarded an $18,000 contract for the the “painted island” on Purchase St. • Sent a letter to the Planning Board that • Voted to give the ZBA a favorable annual Fourth of July fi reworks show (coming from the direction of Fountain the board has no objections to a Waiver recommendation on a special permit to high-bidder Pyrotecnico of Jaff rey, St.) at Dilla St. and erect a “Watch of Site plan request for a commercial request by Leslie Nava to demolish New Hampshire. Town Administrator for Turning Trucks” sign prior to the building at 113 Cedar St. (Route 85) an existing single-family house at 163 Richard Villani said the $16,900 lower intersection (February 24) (February 25) Cedar St. (Route 85) and replace it with bid from Atlas PyroVision Productions • Approved O’Loughlin’s • Approved a permit application for a new one. (March 4) of Jaff rey, N.H. was disqualifi ed because recommendation to eliminate the “No a meat market at 3 Water St., with • Voted to send the Board of Selectmen the company did not include the Turn on Red” signs on Beach St. at the the condition that an outdoor grease a request to include four proposed required bid deposit. (February 24) intersection with Main St. (Route 16) trap would be required if a kitchen or amendments to the town’s Zoning By- • Approved the American Cancer Society/ (February 24) food preparation area is established laws sponsored by the Planning Board Greater Milford Relay for Life 2014’s • Approved Building Commissioner John (February 25) on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.

Selectmen Pick Deputy Chief William Touhey to be New Fire Chief

By Kevin Rudden in favor of Deputy Chief Touhey being elevated to Chief Touhey,” Staff Reporter/Columnist he said. When John Touhey retires as Fire Chief in May, the department “I agree,” added Selectman Brian Murray. will still be headed by “Chief Touhey” – William Touhey, that Buckley directed Villani to begin salary contract negotiations is. Th e Board of Selectmen unanimously decided last month to with William Touhey, as well as to ask him to meet with selectmen elevate the current Deputy Chief, who is the current Fire Chief’s in the near future to discuss his vision for the Fire Department. older brother, to the top job. “We’re not looking for Bill Touhey to be John Touhey. We’re Town Administrator Richard Villani explained to the board that looking for him to be Fire Chief,” Buckley said. there were two preferred ways to appoint a new fi re chief from DeBartolomeis said the Police Chief and Fire Chief roles are within the Fire Department. John Touhey had served as Deputy “very, very important positions.” He praised John Touhey as Chief under Chief John Taddei and a prior board just elevated “a tremendous, dedicated chief” and “someone who’s really an him to succeed Taddei. But, when Taddei was chosen, a prior outstanding administrator.” John Touhey’s retirement is “a sad board fi rst conducted interviews of candidates from within the day [for the community], but really a happy day for John and his department, Villani said. family,” DeBartolomeis said. “It’s my personal hope that this can move rapidly,” said In other business at the board’s February 24 meeting, Villani Chairman William Buckley at his board’s February 24 meeting. announced that Interim Tax Collector Th eresa Dias had instituted Saying he preferred promoting the current deputy chief, Buckley a system allowing on-line payment of property taxes. He said that added, “We have within our ranks, the next fi re chief.” residents can access this option by going to the town’s website: “We have a deputy chief. He’s been there [in that position] http://milford.ma.us/ for 14 years,” said Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis. “I think he Th e state Department of Transportation will be studying the Deputy Fire Chief William Touhey is slated to [William Touhey] follows in Chief Touhey’s footsteps.” Promoting Cape Road (Route 140) intersection with Green Street – where take over as Fire Chief in May. the current deputy chief means there will not be a long learning two serious motor vehicle crashed have occurred in recent curve, and it would open up the deputy chief’s position to fi remen months – to see what can be done to improve the situation, Villani already in the department, continued DeBartolomeis. “I would be said.

22 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Government Fourteen Apply to be Milford Candidates Forum March 25 Town Treasurer By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist The Citi zens for Milford Candidates Forum will provide the opportunity for the Milford resident to hear from the Fourteen people submitted applications candidates in the town’s upcoming electi on. The Candidates Forum is scheduled from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, by the February 28 deadline to become the March 25 in the Milford Town Library. Each parti cipati ng candidate will speak for several minutes and then take next Town Treasurer, according to Town questi ons from the audience. Due to ti me considerati ons, only those candidates running in a contested race have Administrator Richard Villani. Th e position been asked to parti cipate. The forum will be video recorded and available for all to watch on Milford TV. has been fi lled on an interim basis by Assistant Treasurer Kelly Capece since Barbara Auger resigned last June 21 to become the Treasurer/ Collector for the city of Taunton. Sewer Engineers Reviewing Sludge “Casino-Free Milford” Morphs Villani said he planned to narrow the fi eld of applicants down to about three fi nalists, Treatment Options into “Citizens for Milford” present their names to the Board of Selectmen By Kevin Rudden By Kevin Rudden at its March 14 meeting, and schedule Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist interviews between the fi nalist and selectmen Th e Sewer Department’s engineering consultants are in the midst Aft er last November 19, with a proposed resort casino to take place next Monday. of fi nding out how other communities are using sludge dewatering defeated, the “Casino-Free Milford” group faced a dilemma: equipment in their wastewater treatment plants, with an expectation of What were its core group of a dozen or so people and its trying two diff erent technologies this coming summer. larger group between 200 and 300 volunteers going to do? Dog Ordered Restrained Jack O’Connell, senior vice president of Marlborough-based Tata & Th e group’s co-chair, Steve Trettel, explained that they By Kevin Rudden Howard, Inc. met with the Board of Sewer Commissioners on February took their inspiration from comments made aft er the Staff Reporter/Columnist 25 to review with them a recent tour of four sewage treatment plants referendum vote by two of the town’s three selectmen. Th e Board of Selectmen voted last month to in Connecticut. Th e plants used the two technologies his fi rm is On the one hand, they saw Selectman William Buckley’s order a pit bull terrier named “Duke,” owned exploring, with two using a “rotary drum” technology and the others exhortation to stay involved in town government as a by Andre Aureliano of 6 Dell Ann Circle, to using a “belt press”, he explained. positive inspiration, he said. On the other hand, Trettel be restrained when kept outdoors. Th e board’s So far, from the visits, offi cials learned that the rotary drum continued, they took it as a challenge when Selectman Brian February 24 vote came following the written technique is more self-contained and has fewer parts, which will make Murray talked about how most single-issue groups disband report of a February 19 hearing held by the it cheaper to maintain, O’Connell told the board. In addition, they aft er they issue they care about goes away. town’s dog hearing offi cer, Selectman Brian learned that ventilation and control of odors from the dewatering will Aft er discussing their future among themselves from Murray. have to be managed, he said. November through January, the core group came to a His report said that Duke had attacked One of the Connecticut facilities was large enough so that a garage decision: “If we’re real, we should try to stay involved in and killed a neighbor’s dog in January. As a door could be opened on one side, a truck driven in to receive the other issues, not just be a ‘one-hit wonder'," Trettel said. And result of that incident, Murray recommended sludge, and then a door opened up on the other side of the building so, keeping the same three initials, “Casino-Free Milford” that Duke be confi ned to Aureliano’s home to let the truck exit, the engineer said. Milford could do that if it built reorganized itself into “Citizens for Milford.” or securely enclosed in a locked pen when a wider facility – about 40-feet by 40-feet – than originally planned, Th e group also spent a few weeks discussing exactly what outdoors. If removed from Aureliano’s O’Connell said. its new mission should be, Trettel said, before arriving at property, Duke needs to be muzzled and Both the engineer and Sewer Superintendent John Mainini discussed two goals. First: “To review, research, and provide objective restrained by a chain, Murray recommended. the issue of corrosion occurring on equipment located near the information to the Milford public and its town offi cials In addition, Duke needs to have a microchip dewatering area, since it gives off hydrogen sulfi de gas. O’Connell said regarding current issues of concern.” Second: “To encourage implanted and can be seized by the Milford the typical “rotten eggs” odor of that gas should not be a major issue active citizen participation by coordinating projects and Police Department if the restraining order is due to the remote location of Milford’s wastewater treatment plant. Th e events that address current issues and that improve the violated, the report said. dewatering process would need to operate for only about four to six quality of life in our community.” hours each day, Mainini said. Saying these two things were what Casino-Free Milford Tata & Howard has been authorized to spend up to $82,000 to test did in the months leading up to the casino referendum, alternative methods of dewatering sludge from the town’s wastewater “We’ve got the same interest,” Trettel said. Th e group treatment plant and up to $117,000 to design a sludge thickening will objectively research future issues facing the town, NOW OFFERING facility disseminate facts, and take a stand on them, he said. “It’s still At the board’s meeting last August 20, O’Connell explained that the the same core group,” with himself and John Seaver acting as FULL COLOR ADS! town pays – based on the weight of the sludge – to have the sludge co-chairs, Trettel explained. trucked away and incinerated. By cutting the percentage of water in the For now, the group doesn’t see any major issues facing Stand out from sludge in half, the town would save money, he said. Aft er the payback the town, but realized the April 1 Town Election off ered a period, the Sewer Department will realize savings each year, O’Connell chance for the group to help the public learn more about the Crowd ... Call: said. every candidate running for offi ce, Trettel explained. Typically, people in Milford look at candidates in terms of their nationalities and who they are related to, but Citizens Lori Tate: Town’s IT Eff orts “Moving in the for Milford wants to go beyond that to provide an “objective” forum for residents to learn about what the candidates in 508-529-0301 contested races stand for, he said. Right Direction” Citizens for Milford is hosting a Candidates Forum By Kevin Rudden Colett e Rooney: from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the Milford Town Library. Each Staff Reporter/Columnist candidate in a contested race will speak for several minutes Th e Milford’s Information Technology (IT) eff orts are starting to 508-922-9674 and then take questions from the audience. Trettel said the move forward, Town Administrator Richard Villani told selectmen event will be video recorded and available to watch on both last month. “I feel we’re moving in the right direction,” he said. “It’s a Milford TV and the Citizens for Milford website (www. Susanne Odell: gradual, step-by-step process.” citizensformilford.com). In providing an update to the board on February 24, Villani noted 508-954-8148 For now, Trettel said, the group has no plans to endorse that last October’s Special Town Meeting voted to fund $100,000 to any candidate. “It’s unlikely that we’re going to endorse fund an IT Department and local consultants, Worldband, recently people at this point,” he said. “Th ey’re all really good fi nished a complete inventory of all IT equipment and an assessment candidates.” of the town’s needs. With Chief Technology Offi cer Leonard Beaudry having recently left the town’s employ, he will be replaced with a new director and a technician, Villani explained. A new “ticketing” system to track IT problems and their resolution has been instituted, which will not only manage support issues, but let offi cials know where the most common problems are, Villani explained. In the period until the new director is hired, Worldband is Taking the fear out of Dentistry handling issues on an as-needed basis, he added. “Th e system is slowly getting better,” Selectmen Chairman William one smile at a time. Buckley said. “Th is is the right step to begin with.” He asked whether Villani and Town Accountant Zackary Taylor could begin to track the costs for IT equipment and services across the entire town. Villani said that, for now, individual departments are purchasing their own computer hardware and soft ware but the process eventually will be under the IT director’s management. Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis, admitting he was not an “IT person,” noted that “It’s defi nitely going to take a while” to establish the new IT department. “I would like to keep the task force where we have the direction and are going forward,” Villani said, referring to the General,General, Cosmetic Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Dentistry group of town offi cials studying its IT needs.

MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 23 Sports SPORTS FLASH Balzarini and White Bond On & Grafton/BVT By Chris Villani Off the Ice Hockey Falls in Milford’s Colabello Back in Twins Camp By Chris Villani Opening Playoff Sports Reporter/Columnist Chris Colabello has never played baseball for Game the money. From the time he roamed the little league diamonds By Chris Villani at Rosenfeld Park, he’s shown a passion for the game to rival just Sports Reporter/Columnist about anyone. He dreamt of playing in the major leagues and last Th e Graft on/Blackstone Valley Tech season, that dream became a reality. So it should come as little ice hockey team was knocked out in surprise that money was not enough to pry the Milford High grad the Division 3A Central Sectional from another go-round in the show. He turned down a lucrative quarterfi nals with a 4-0 loss to off er from a South Korean professional league and is back at Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley last Saturday at Spring Training with the Minnesota Twins. Gaetz Arena in Fitchburg. Even getting “It was a tough decision to pass up the off ers from Korea and it to the postseason, however, was an was an honor to be pursued the way I was by teams over there,” he accomplishment for the Indians when one said. “Th ey are almost relentless, and to know someone wants you Brad White is in the white jersey. considers the daunting fi nal week they that badly to help make their team better is pretty cool.” faced. Graft on/BVT played back-to-back- Colabello said he was off ered $900,000 for his fi rst year in to-back days, earning a pair of ties and a Korea with a club option at $1.8 million if he was brought back By Chris Villani win to secure its spot in the playoff s. for a second season. Th e contract off er also included substantial Sports Reporter/Columnist “We had a really strong fi nish,” said performance-based incentives. Milford High School hockey has head coach Brian Lehtinen. “Our fi rst “It took me 29 years to get on a major league roster and that’s experienced a meteoric rise over the past game that week was against Lunenburg something I didn’t want to give away just to chase some money three seasons and capped it off with playoff and we knew that was a big game. By down,” he said. “I have never played this game for the money. appearances both this year and last. A big tying them, we felt like we could compete It’s only money, and I felt like I owed it to myself, the Twins, and part of the success has been the play of Jared with anyone.” my family to come back and give it another shot. I believe in my Balzarini and Brad White who have been Lehtinen’s team tied Lunenburg ability to play the game.” leaders on the ice and friends off of it. 1-1 and skated to another 1-1 draw Colabello came into camp competing for a spot on the Twins “Jared and I have played together since against Nashoba the next day. On 25-man roster. He played in 55 games for Minnesota last season Jared Balzarini middle school and we have been on the Friday, February 21, the Indians rode a and fi nished with a .194 batting average to go with seven home same line pretty much all of that time,” said strong defensive performance and the runs and 17 RBI. He said he spoke with Twins’ General Manager White. “We know where the other is going to be without really looking. goaltending of junior McKay Lewis to a Terry Ryan in the off -season and the conversation had a lot to do He did a great job setting me up this year and it’s the main reason I got 2-0 win over Ashland and a post-season with his decision not to go overseas. as many goals as I did.” berth. “He told me I have a chance to make the club coming out of White fi nished second in the Hockomock League in points at the “It was a tough schedule towards the camp,” said Colabello. “He said the words before I could even ask end of the regular season with 42 on 26 goals and 16 assists. Balzarini end,” said Lehtinen. “Knowing we needed him about it. All I can ask for is to be told I have a chance and can was third in the league with 38 points on 14 goals and 24 assists. Last wins or ties going into each game, all we earn it based on the way I perform. I have not expected or wanted year, Balzarini lead the league in points and White checked in third. could do is take it a day at a time. Th e anything handed to me my whole life.” “Brad just gets the game, he gets hockey and knows what to do and guys had the energy and focus going into Colabello says he feels more comfortable in camp and more where to be at all times,” said Balzarini. “Over the years, we have gotten Ashland and it was great to beat them. comfortable facing major league pitching aft er his experience last to know how the other plays on the ice and this was the easiest year Th at was a big win for us.” year. He’s been starting most of the Twins’ road games so far and playing together because we know each other so well.” With the defense clicking on all getting consistent at bats. Last Friday, he went 3-for-3 against the Th eir connection extends far beyond the rink. cylinders and riding a three-game Pirates including a game-winning RBI single in the 9th. “It’s hard to explain, but there is no more special bond than hockey unbeaten streak, the last thing the Indians Making the team won’t be easy. In November, the Twins players have in high school or college, it’s just diff erent,” said Milford needed was eight days off . When they announced that all-star catcher Joe Mauer would move to fi rst High head coach Michael Balzarini, who is Jared’s father. “It’s special to faced Lunenburg last weekend, the rust base, Colabello’s natural position. He has also played in the see the bond these two have, they have done everything together and was evident. Lunenburg managed 15 outfi eld and is willing to play wherever he’s needed. always made sure to help each other out. To see them grow as players, shots on goal in the fi rst period and “If I was in charge of the Twins, I’d have done the same thing,” as individuals, as captains, it was tremendous.” scored twice. Aft er a scoreless second said Colabello. “[Mauer]is your marquee guy and having him on Th e head coach said the leadership his two captains displayed in the period that saw Graft on/BVT clamp the fi eld more is an asset for the team. Th at being said, I wasn’t locker room was as instrumental in the team’s success as the points down defensively, the higher seed scored ecstatic about it, but I am going to try to get on the fi eld any way they accumulated on the ice. “Th ey lead in diff erent ways and really fed two more goals in the third with the I can. I’ll get at bats in the outfi eld, at DH, wherever. I envision off of each other,” said Michael Balzarini. “Brad was a little more vocal, help of some ill-timed penalties. Th e loss myself as an every day big leaguer and I have no issues moving but they worked well together and took the underclassmen under ended the Indians season with an 8-8-5 around the fi eld.” their wing and showed them how to compete and how to overcome record. Th e Twins will break adversity.” “Th e goal is always to make the camp and open the On the ice, Balzarini and White were inseparable. Th ey anchored the playoff s,” said Lehtinen. “I am proud of regular season in two top line along with junior Griffi n Lynch and also saw time on both the the guys for pushing it all the way through weeks. Th ey make a visit power play and penalty kill units. to the end. We lost some guys to injuries to Fenway Park to play Both will graduate Milford High in the spring. White said he in the middle of the season, but other the Red Sox in June, and plans on trying to play club hockey in college. Balzarini is applying guys were able to step in and fi ll those Colabello plans on doing to Worcester Academy and said he would then like to play at the spots.” everything he can to be collegiate level. Th ough the two have played on teams without the Graft on/BVT will graduate 11 seniors, there when they make other in the past, splitting up will be a diff erent experience for the including Valley Tech’s Jared Vadenais. their way out. longtime linemates and friends. “It will be weird not to have him out Th e senior captain led the team in scoring “I’m so thankful for the there,” said Jared Balzarini. “I’ve played without him in the past and it’s with 26 points on 13 goals and 13 assists. chance the Twins have just not the same.” Fellow BVT product Ben Campbell is given me and I’m going “Th e way they would pick up the team and lead in both the games also graduating in the spring. Th e goalie to try to make the most of and practice, and they always lead very well together,” said Michael split time with Lewis, registering an .818 the opportunity,” he said. Balzarini. “Th ey will be missed.” save percentage for the season. “Ben was “I’ll play where I need to strong at the beginning of the season play and do what I need and helped us get a tie against Hopedale to do to make the team, Chris Colabello and a big win against Northbridge,” said just as long as I get a Lehtinen. “We really needed those points.” chance.” While much of the scoring will need We are pleased to announce the relocation to be replaced next year, the Indians do JAPANESE CUISINE of our Milford office to: welcome back Lewis in goal and a strong 160 SOUTH MAIN ST. (Rte. 140), MILFORD LUNCH defense contingent that includes BVT TU-FRI 11:30 am-2:30 pm We look forward to caring for you in our junior James Moran who accounted for NEW state-of-the-art facility! 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MARCH 14, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 25 Sports Th ompson Passes the 1,000 Point Mark for BVT BVT Boys Hoops Falls in Districts By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist By Chris Villani than 17 a night to reach 1,000. Many times, a team will be relatively unfamiliar with a postseason Sports Reporter/Columnist Th ompson scored 17 against opponent. Th at was not the case for the Blackstone Valley Tech boys As she stood at the free throw Nashoba aft er learning she was basketball team, who faced University Park for the third time this line, Ashley Th ompson could 86 away. She followed that up two season in the opening round of the Central Mass Division 4 Sectional feel the pressure building inside days later with 19 points against tournament. Th e Beavers were upset by the 13th seeded Cougars 65-55. her. It was early in the Blackstone Assabet, and scored 20 against “Th ey just kept hitting big shots all game long,” said Valley Tech head Valley Tech sectional tournament Douglas and 26 against Monty coach Jim Kahler. “As the game went on, they made some changes and opener against Greater Lowell. In Tech to fi nish the regular season I don’t think I did a great job adjusting. It seemed like every time we the postseason, every possession with 996 career points. pulled close, they hit a three-pointer or got an and-one. Th ey had an and every point takes on added “I was so nervous,” she said. answer for every run.” signifi cance. But this point mean “I’m lucky though to have a great University Park freshman Eddy Parades led the way with a game-high even more, because Th ompson support system with my team and 27 points to go with 14 rebounds. BVT senior Jake Ramos fi nished with was sitting on 999 career points. my coach and Athletic Director. I 19 points, 12 of them coming in the third-quarter. Junior Ben Reiff arth She took a few dribbles, let the was panicking a little but we were added 14 for the Beavers, who fi nished 15-6 on the season. ball fl y, and watched it drop also joking around about it. I just “We were disappointed,” said Kahler. “But this season was great. It was through the net to become just couldn’t believe I was four points a lot of fun, the best season I have had since I have been coaching here.” the second girls basketball player away. It was starting to sink in Th e highlight of the campaign was the Beavers’ 13-3 record in the in BVT history to hit the 1,000 that I was actually going to do it.” Colonial Athletic League. Th e mark was good enough for a three-way tie point mark. Th ompson is just the third atop the league standings with Parker Charter and Assabet. It’s the fi rst “Having the last point come on player, male or female, to reach time BVT has been able to earn a share of the league championship in a foul shot was not very exciting 1,000 points in a BVT uniform. boys basketball. but way more nerve wracking,” She fi nished the year averaging Valley Tech senior Ashley Valley Tech will graduate eight seniors, including Ramos, who led said the senior forward. “I had 18.2 points per game, the second Th ompson let go with a prefect free the Colonial in scoring at 16.4 points per game. Th e point guard is missed the fi rst shot and it made best total in all of Central throw shot during the February considering his options for playing at the collegiate level, and Kahler me even more nervous. But when Mass. Aft er the big free throw, 26 game against Greater Lowell. says a number of schools scouted him during the season. Many of the I made the second one, it was the the offi cials paused the game Th e free throw was a landmark seven other seniors on the Beavers’ roster fi lled specifi c roles during the best feeling. It was like a weight momentarily. Denise announced for Th ompson and the school, season. “Th is was a really dedicated group and the fi rst group I’ve had was lift ed off my shoulders.” the milestone and Th ompson her 1000th point while playing for where a lot of the guys played basketball as their primary sport,” said Th ompson fi nished with 15 was presented with a bouquet of the Beavers and the second time Kahler. points in the Beavers’ 50-45, fl owers from her head coach, Britt a female player has reached that Kahler said Zach Wheet and Leo Sacco provided an outside shooting season ending loss to Greater Kahler, and some congratulatory mark for BVT. Contributed photo punch. Antonio Bassil fi lled the role of a slasher, getting to the basket to Lowell. She fi nished her career balloons for from her mother. draw fouls and score around the rim. Dan Boultenhouse, Dave Kwasny, with 1,011 points. Just a few “It was a relief to get it over and close with playoff appearances in and Dylan Rainey formed a strong front court. Bailey Leacy was an weeks earlier, she was surprised done with so I could focus on the her fi nal two seasons, including all-star and third on the team in scoring before a knee injury ended his to learn the milestone was even real game,” said Th ompson. “I a run to the sectional title game season with six games to play. possible. knew it wouldn’t take long to get last year. Despite the number of seniors lost, BVT will return four starters from “My athletic director, Michele four points and once it happened “I never in my wildest dreams this year’s lineup. Reiff arth, Andrew Carroll, Austin LeBastie, and Tim Denise, checked to see how many I could just play the game and thought I would play in a district Tetreault all saw time in the starting lineup. Junior Charlie Brodeur is points I had and I didn’t think I focus on defense and trying to fi nal in my high school career, expected to start at point guard and, while not the scorer that Ramos has was close,” said Th ompson. “She win.” and that dream became a reality,” been, is a strong as both a distributor and defensive player. Teddy Floyd, came to me and told me I was Unfortunately for Th ompson said Th ompson. “I could have the lone sophomore on the team, will also be back aft er seeing time in only 86 points away so I started and the rest of the Beavers, the never gotten to 1,000 points the vast majority of the Beavers’ games. playing it out in my mind to see if loss to Greater Lowell brought without my family, my coach, “We are going to be losing some depth and defi nitely some scoring,” I had a shot to get there.” the season to an end. Th e 6’0” and my teammates. I have a said Kahler. “We should be strong defensively, though. Where we are Th ompson was averaging more front court player with a knack tremendous support system losing in some areas, I think we are gaining in others. I’m hoping we will than 17 points per game at the for handling the ball plans to play around me, and I have been be able to reload and be right back in the postseason next year.” time to lead both the Beavers and at the collegiate level, and said privileged to play with the best the Colonial Athletic League. she is deciding between Norwich team.” Spend Your Advertising Dollars WISELY — in the Valley Tech had four games University in Northfi eld, Vt., For her coach, her teammates, remaining in the regular season Johnson and Wales University in and the BVT fans who have Newspaper People Love to Read! Please support our ad- and at least one playoff game, so Providence, and Utica College in watched her play, the privilege has vertisers - tell them you saw their ad in The Town Crier. she would have to average more Utica, N.Y. Her career comes to a been all theirs.

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By Chris Villani so she and I have been close and we became close with of the team,” said Th ompson. “We wanted to give the Sports Reporter/Columnist Savannah, Giana, and Shannon.” younger players some role models to look up to and to set Th e Blackstone Valley Tech girls basketball team saw its Th e fi ve seniors were part of a Valley Tech team that an example.” season come to an end with a 50-45 loss to Greater Lowell advanced to a central sectional fi nal last year. Th is year’s In addition to McFadden, third-leading scorer in the opening round of the Central Mass Division 4 squad fi nished 15-6 overall and posted a 12-4 record in the Dominique Silvestri will return next year for her senior sectional tournament. Colonial Athletic League. BVT fi nished third in the league, season. Samantha Chamberlain, Kaley Galindo, and Tenth seeded Greater Lowell upset the Beavers aft er trailing only 15-1 Assabet and 14-2 Parker Charter. Th e Brianna Morais are also slated to come back for a fi nal year. building a 25-17 lead at the end of the fi rst half. Junior Beavers went 9-2 at home and allowed just 36 points per Emily Muscateli, along with sophomore Hannah Clark and Meghan McFadden lead all scorers with 20 points, game, one of the lowest totals in the district. a trio of freshmen, Shea Boultenhouse, Victoria Colombo, including four three-pointers. Senior Ashley Th ompson Th ompson pulled down 22 rebounds in the loss to and Janel McCarty are also returning varsity players. added 15 points, passing the 1,000 career point barrier in Greater Lowell. She averaged 18.4 points per game on “It has been a great run over the past few years,” said the process. She will be graduating along with Savannah the season to lead both the team and the league. Th e 6’0” Th ompson. “I never thought I would see a district fi nal in D’Ambra, Sam Giff en, Giana Michelson, and Shannon forward was second in the district in scoring average. my high school career and that was a dream come true. O’Toole. McFadden averaged just north of 13 points per game, the I think they will be back next year, I can see some great “We have been playing together for all of high school,” third best total in the Colonial. players coming up over the next couple of years.” said Th ompson. “I played with Sam when I was younger “Th e senior class worked really hard to be the leaders

26 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 14, 2014 Sports Milford Hockey Milford Field Project Continues to Rise Nears Completion By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist Th e fi nal result was the same, a Aft er nearly fi ve years of planning and season-ending loss to Oliver Ames. construction, the fi eld project at Milford High But aft er a dozen wins and a strong School is expected to be completed this spring, showing in its fi rst-round playoff according to Milford selectman and fi eld committee game, there is little doubt that member Brian Murray. Th e restroom and Milford High School hockey plans to concession facility and new dugouts for the soft ball remain a contender. fi eld are among the fi nal pieces of the more than $3 “Th is was a great season as a million project. whole,” said MHS head coach Michael “Th e foundation and plumbing for the restrooms Balzarini, who’s team fi nished 12-7-2 and concession stand and the three parts of the on the year. “To think these seniors building are being brought in,” he said. “Th e fencing experienced an 0-20 season four years is 100 percent complete. Th e outfi eld fence of the Th e $3.3 million fi eld project at Milford High School, which has taken fi ve years of ago, the success they have had the last soft ball fi eld is great and there’s foul poles, a warning planning an construction, is expected to be completed this spring. Jane Bigda photo two years as been remarkable.” track, and a scoreboard in left -center fi eld along with MHS won just one game over a a new backstop and a renovated batting cage.” or the Town Park less oft en for sports like fi eld hockey or lacrosse. two year stretch before Balzarini took Murray said the committee is planning on getting “It keeps us on campus more and the programs have been great in terms of sharing over as head coach. Two years ago, help from volunteers when it comes to installing space,” he said. “What it does for lacrosse is unbelievable. Sometimes we could not get the Scarlet Hawks won eight games, the new dugouts. Th ey chose to do this part of the on Plains until April vacation so this has been a godsend for lacrosse.” a high water mark for the program. project separately due to cost concerns. Workers broke ground on the project in the summer of 2011 and Milford High took Last year, they went to the playoff s When completed, Milford High’s outdoor athletic occupancy in the spring of 2012. Th e Scarlet Hawks have used the fi eld for football for the fi rst time and were eliminated complex will gave undergone a complete renovation. in each of the past two years and this will be the third season for spring sports on the by Oliver Ames in a 6-0 shutout. Th is Th e improvements include new fi eld turf to replace new fi elds and track. Murray said the target date for completion of the project is April year, they lost by a 4-2 fi nal. the natural grass on the football fi eld, which can 14. He said the project was set back by an incident of vandalism in 2012 as well as the “We didn’t do as well on the power accommodate four other sports due to the increased attention and resources allocated to the failed casino proposal through much of 2013. play as we usually do, we were forcing playability of the artifi cial surface. Th e work also “Budget-wise, it is what we anticipated,” said Murray. “Back in 2009 and 2010, we passes a bit,” said Balzarini. “All in all, includes a new track, handicap-accessible bleachers, were projecting everything to cost around $3.5 million and the whole project should I thought we played great. We played a new press box, new fencing and tennis courts come in at $3.3 million. From a budgetary point of view, we have done very well.” hard for all 45 minutes and no one along with the renovated soft ball fi eld and new Th e fi eld committee included Murray and Piergustavo along with Community Use hung their head at any point.” restroom and concession building. Director Lenny Morcone, former MHS AD Nick Zacchilli, and Mike Bresciani from the Th e loss brought the season to a “I think it’s great and I get many comments from parks department. Paul Braza, Mike Schiavi, Dave Dague, and Anthony Fallon were close and brought an end to the high people who agree,” said MHS Athletic Director Rich also members of the committee, representing various interests including lacrosse and school careers of four seniors who Piergustavo. “Th e facility is defi nitely more than youth football. Th e ad hoc committee was formed for this specifi c purpose, and the have experienced the program’s highs functional. Just having the turf helps us through completion of the project closes the book on their work. and lows over the past four years. weather issues. “ “Th is was a great committee,” said Murray. “I have served on a lot of committees and “I think the fi rst win two years ago Piergustavo pointed out another benefi t of the this one was so much fun, a great group of people and it really is a tremendous multi- opened their eyes and made them more functional facility is having to use Plains Park purpose complex.” think ‘hey, we can do this,’” said Balzarini. “Th ey bought in and picked up where they left off the next season. Disappointment & Growth for DiAntonio at All-States Th e junior class that became seniors this year really took ownership of the By Chris Villani in the storied history of Milford High wrestling. He crossed two of his three goals off the team.” Sports Reporter/Columnist list this season by surpassing 75 career victories and 50 career pins. Th e one place where Th e senior class includes Stephen Just about any athlete, no matter how great, will he came up short was failing to qualify for the New England regional meet, but said the Veduccio. He was an important tell you one of the hardest things to do is deal with setback will only serve as motivation moving forward. part of the Hawks’ defense, playing adversity when you’ve not faced very much of it. “It’s a reality check when you have a nearly undefeated season and beat the one guy primarily as a third or fourth Milford High School wrestler Grady DiAntonio you lost to,” he said. “You feel almost invincible and like you can never lose. Th is put it in blueliner. “His work ethic is second went 37-1 in the 285lb heavyweight division this perspective and reminded me that you still have to put the work in, even when you’re on to none,” said Balzarini. “He knew season and won the Division 2 state championship top.” his role and was always winning one- in the process. But he was put on his back twice DiAntonio graduates with a 79-24 career record, a 38-3 mark in his senior season, and on-one battles. He’s a workhorse and during the All-State wrestling meet, and did not back-to-back Division 2 state titles, but his focus on what needs to improve as he takes played every shift like it was his last.” place despite coming in as the top seed. his skill to the collegiate level. Senior forward Matt Nilan fi nished “Th ere are no excuses, I just didn’t wrestle like I “I’ve got to prepare more for the high level competition,” he said. “I have to practice with 14 goals and six assists while usually do,” he said. “I had a pretty good week of positions where I might not want to put myself in a match. I didn’t get to New Englands, playing with the second line. He practice and I wasn’t really nervous, I’ve just never but I learned a lot from all-states. It was what I needed to keep that chip on my shoulder.” notched a pair of hat tricks on the wrestled that way before.” season. “He made his linemates better DiAntonio won his fi rst match of the day by while playing with a junior and a knocking off New Bedford’s Tashawn Williams 3-2, freshman,” said Balzarini. “It can be scoring a much-needed point late in the match to hard to adjust to that, but he did it secure the victory. In his second match, he faced tremendously.” Westfi eld’s Austin Shrewsbury and fell victim to a Milford will also lose Brad White pin just 41 seconds in. and Jared Balzarini, who fi nished “I was put in a position I wasn’t used to,” said as the top two scorers on the MHS DiAntonio, who plans to wrestle for Sacred Heart roster and fi nished second and third, University in Connecticut next year. “I had not respectively, in the Hockomock been up against that high a level of competition League. and I went to my back right away and was not able Th e Scarlet Hawks will have 17 to get away. It’s tough when you have more than players eligible to return next year. 250 lbs. on top of you. Th e group includes junior forward In his fi nal match of the tournament, DiAntonio Drew Wilde, who scored 35 points wrestled a familiar foe, Walpole’s Armen this season, as well as starting Andonian. Th e two had split their matches earlier goaltender Brian Ireland. Junior in the year, Andonian beat DiAntonio for the defensemen Sam Croteau (fi ve goals, sectional title and the MHS senior bounced back 13 assists), junior winger Griffi n to beat his Walpole counterpart for the D2 state Lynch (nine goals, 10 assists), and championship. Andonian won the rubber match, freshman forward Alec Gilliat (seven earning a pin at the 4:08 mark. “He took me down Grady DiAntonio, in the lighter jersey, shown here in a meet held earlier in the season, goals, 10 assists) are all also expected right away and I had to push the pace and take was disappointed by his showing at the All-State Wrestling meet. Th e Milford High School back for a team and a program that some chances,” said DiAntonio. “I took a shot and senior did win his second Division 2 State Championship and will be wrestling next year will not lower the newly-raised bar of he caught me and I ended up down again.” at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Pam Costa photo expectation next season. Despite the disappointing fi nish, DiAntonio has “We have a job to do,” said put together one of the more remarkable careers Balzarini. “Th e freshman class looks strong and the returning players have another year under their belt. I think we will be just fi ne.” We Don’t Just Talk, We Deliver! In Your Mailbox & On Your Computer: www.towncrier.us

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