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The Sweet Sounds Mendon Election Results of Summer on Facebook Mendon voters went to the polls on Tuesday, June 29 for a Special Town Election for a Proposition 2 ½ override for the Mendon Upton Regional School District. Due to the Town Crier publication schedule, the results are not included in this edition of the Upton Mendon Town Crier. But Town Crier reporter Michelle Sanford has obtained the results from Mendon Town Clerk Ellen Agro and they have been posted on Facebook Town Crier Publications. The only item on the ballot is a $803,338, Proposition 2 ½ override for the Mendon Upton Regional School District. This is the second time voters have gone to the polls to decide this issue. A complete article on the election results and its ramifications for Mendon property owners and the school district will be printed in the August 6 issue.

Upton Selectmen Approve Increase for Water/Sewer Rates By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter During a June 15 Upton Board of Selectmen’s meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss the water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2022. However, first Mike Schrader of Tighe & Bond, provided the Selectmen an assessment of the town’s water and sewer system and future enhancements. “This project was an evaluation of the water and sewer system in terms of reviewing the infrastructure, the condition or remaining useful life of that infrastructure, and what improvements we would see over the next 20 years,” said Schrader. For background, the presentation explained Upton’s water system is made up of three wells, two water tanks, 40 miles of pipe, and 1,500 service connections. The sewer system is made up of one treatment facility, two pumping stations, 10 miles of pipe, and 600 service connections. Schrader also showed the towns water usage trends from 2009 through 2019. “In your case, the water use has been going up about one percent,” he said. User rates, said Schrader, are determined by several factors. “Capital costs are the single biggest driver of rate increases,” he said. “The second part is we look at distributing costs equitably across different users and user types, and then lastly, providing revenue stability, resource protection, and other concerns there might be.” The presentation went on to project revenues and expenses from now through fiscal year 2030 for both water and sewer. Expenses are comprised of salaries and wages, operations and maintenance, fringes, capital outlay, and capital improvement debt. Revenue is acquired through rates charges, a surcharge, and a general fund cost share. It was explained the surcharge is an end of the quarter fee the DPW determines based on per gallon usage on top of what users paid for rates. The Upton Recreation Commission is again holding free concerts at Kiwanis Beach this Capital improvements for water and sewer are estimated at $14 million summer. With beautiful weather and the easy rock sounds of the Jeff Mason Band out of over the next ten years. A few of the priorities include work on the West River well and the Glen Ave. wellfield. Schrader stated the new recommended rates Northbridge, the inaugural concert on June 23 was a perfect way to kick off the season. would eliminate the unpredictable surcharge. Furthermore, the general fund Concerts are held Wednesday evenings through August 4. Audience members are urged contribution for water users would be phased out over the next 10 years and the to bring a blanket or chair for seating. Burgers, hot dogs, chips and soda are available for general fund contribution for sewer users was ending in 2021. purchase. Shown in the photos are top, the Flynn family of Upton with Katrina sitting on After some more discussion, the Board of Selectmen adopted the new rates. “In order to compensate for the loss of the surcharge, users will see an increase her mom’s lap and Cuelia on the right; in the bottom left photo is band leader Jeff Mason on in both the water and sewer rates,” said Town Manager Derek Brindisi. guitar; and bottom right picture is of Allen Anderson on Keyboard. Jim Calarese photos The entire presentation, including the new rates, can be accessed through the town’s Web site at UptonMA.Gov and clicking the link on the June 15 Board of Selectmen’s agenda.

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The following local students were named to the Heye, High Honors; and Margaret Moss, Bailey Dean’s List at their respective schools. Kierstead and Jennifer Jokela, Honors. Dean College, Franklin: Mendon- Savarah University of Rhode Island, Kingstown: PET PRESS Gaskill, Dean’s List. Upton-Mikayla Krupski, Mendon-Aidan Cox, Emma Crisfield, Jacqui President’s List DiCecco, Matthew Gormley, Jillian Plumb, Meredith Endicott College, Beverly: Hannah Currie, Sarah and Sophia Sullivan. Upton- Chris Cannavo, Hospitality Management; Kaylee Harmon, Willow Dunster, Liliana Moore and Kayla Riordan. Hospitality Management; Megan Larouco, Nursing; Western New England University, Springfield: Mikayla Michelson, Digital Media; Siobhan Mulledy, Mendon- Rachel Morgan Thibodeau, Health Liberall Studies/Education; Jillian Paccico, Nursing; Studies/Pre-OTD major. Upton-Olivia MacKenzie and Maggie Rothberg, Hospitality Management. Calnan, Mechanical Engineering major. Dean College, Franklin: Mendon-Mario Cicconi Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester: and Stephen Wright. Upton-Aidan Olson Mendon-Kelly Miller, class of 22 majoring in Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn.: Mendon- Mechanical Engineering; Timothy Snow, class Gabrielle Diodati and Upton-Erin Bailey, Julia of 22 majoring in Mechanical Engineering; Jack Kilroy and Jonathan Lucier Ayvazian, class of 23 majoring in Computer Framingham State University, Framingham: Science, Michelle Barboza, class of 23 majoring in Upton-Nicole Hubley, President’s List, majoring in Chemical Engineering; Daniel Johnson , class of Nutrition. 23 majoring in Data Science; Gabrielle Puchovsky Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y.: Upton-Violet Van , class of 23 majoring in Industrial Engineering; Lodging Grooming Buren Zachary Rivernider, class of 23 majoring in Robotics Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Engineering; Benjamin Gilchrist, class of 24 Adams: Upton-Daniel Cook. majoring in Computer Science; and Taylor Johnson, Daycare Training Nichols College, Dudley: Upton-Matthew Bern, class of 24 majoring in Biomedical Engineering. President’s List and Liam Maynard, Dean’s List Upton-Callan Moriarty, class of 22 majoring in Retail Store Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I.: Upton- Business; Conner Christensen, class of 23 majoring Sophia Studley. in Mechanical Engineering; Adele Brochu, class of Hours: M-TH 6:30 am - 6 pm / Fri 9:30 am-4 pm Springfield College, Springfield: Upton-Delaney 23 majoring in Environmental Engineering; Nadiya Sat 8-12 noon / Sun 5-6 pm Bolton, American Studies major. 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4 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 COVID-19 RMV Appointments Statewide COVID-19 for In-person Hospitalizations Drop Transactions Continue Below 100 The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that many of the By Chris Villani new initiatives that were put in place to provide additional flexibility for its customers Staff Reporter/Columnist during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue as pandemic restrictions are lifted. The number of Massachusetts residents hospitalized with COVID-19, once as high RMV customers will continue to be served by appointments only at open Service as nearly 4,000, has dipped below 100, according to data from the Department of Centers, and customers who are unvaccinated will be required to wear a face covering Public Health. for transactions. The closest Service Center with appointments is in Worcester. As of Tuesday, June 22, 94 people were being treated for the potentially deadly In addition, the RMV will continue with dedicated hours on Wednesdays to serve virus in Bay State hospitals and there were fewer than 2,000 estimated active cases in senior citizens at some locations, holding suspension hearings by phone, allowing the state. At one point, during the second major coronavirus surge in Massachusetts, learner’s permit tests online, and using state vehicles for anyone taking road tests. the estimated number of active cases nearly hit 100,000. Senior hours for customers 65 years of age and older on Wednesdays at specific No Massachusetts communities are considered to be high or even moderate risk locations will continue. for spread of the virus, with Milford, Mendon, and Upton all falling into the lowest Road test sponsors will be required to be in the road test vehicle beginning on risk category reserved for those municipalities with the fewest instances of the Tuesday, June 15. Everyone in a road test vehicle must wear a face covering regardless of disease. vaccination status. The seven-day average of COVID-19 tests to come back positive was 0.32 percent Other continuing initiatives include online learner’s permit exams, appointments for and the seven-day average of new cases has dropped to just 52, down from a high of the in-person application process and suspension hearings by telephone. more than 6,200 in January. The period of time to transfer a vehicle registration will once again be seven calendar The decline in cases has coincided with the rollout of the three vaccines in days from the date a person disposes of a vehicle to register the new one. In-vehicle Massachusetts, which has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country. observation hours for Junior Operators reverted back to Driving Schools for applicants More than 4.1 million residents have been fully vaccinated by receiving either who obtained a learner’s permit on or after May 29 requiring junior operators to both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or a single dose of the one-shot vaccine complete six hours observing another student driver, and 40 supervised driving hours from Johnson & Johnson. Massachusetts has distributed nearly 90 percent of the with a parent or guardian. vaccine supply allotted to the state by the federal government, and has shifted away Registration Drop Off Centers for drop off and pick up service for vehicle from large vaccination sites to a smaller, more targeted approach. transactions will continue. The Milford RMV Service Center is a dedicated Registration The number of fully vaccinated individuals equates to about 60 percent of the Drop Off Center for individual and commercial customers for vehicle-based state’s total population. registration and title services on a drop-off only basis from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers The statistics suggest the pandemic’s year-plus hold on the state is perhaps choosing this option will be able to drop-off appropriate paperwork for processing coming to a close. There have been more than 660,000 Covid-19 cases confirmed within a few business days. This location also processes new IRP transactions. in Massachusetts since the crisis began back in March 2020. The number of newly Customers who are members of AAA may complete many of their transactions at reported deaths has consistently been in single digits in recent days. More than local AAA offices. 17,600 Massachusetts residents have died due to COVID-19. For more information on transactions and additional details on customer locations, The state has been administering a smaller number of vaccine doses each day please visit MASS.gov/rmv or MASS.gov/info-details/rmv-covid-19-information. relative to the end of April and the beginning of May, when the vaccination effort first began to ramp up. Still, the state hit its goal of fully vaccinating 4.1 million residents by July 4. 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JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 5 Opinion

LETTERS Letters may be edited for length and Obituaries clarity and will be published on a space available basis. Maximum 300 words. Must include signature, address Ralph Fantini, Jr. & telephone number. Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. NOTES & NOTATIONS UPTON-Ralph Leo Fantini, Town Crier Publications will not be responsible for By Jane Bigda Jr.,75, of Upton, passed inaccuracies. No Political Endorsements, please! away peacefully early on Saturday, June 12, 2021, after a Parents of Children with IEPs Time Marches On prolonged fight with numerous health issues. Need to Be Aware Time marches on. It is a cliché but still very true. Ralph was born in Milford, This summer time is marching on for me. After on July 26, 1945. He is the son To the Editor editing the Town Crier for the past 15 years, it is time of Ralph Fantini Sr. and Ida (Parent) Fantini, Parents of children with Individualized Education Plans put down my figurative red pen and retire as editor. who were original Milford residents. Ralph (IEPs) should carefully read the Service delivery page Grids This issue will be my last as the newspapers’ editor. is survived by his wife of 53 years, Laurie B and C where it may state that the service provider is Beginning with the August issues, Michelle (McMahon) Fantini. He was immensely proud “paraprofessional/Special Education Teacher.” Ask your child’s Sanford will be the new editor. A reporter for years, of his family and was the loving father of case manager who is providing the services. Michelle knows the paper, knows the area and knows his three daughters: Monica Turner and her For my two children, who have dyslexia, the instruction the business. The Town Crier editorial department husband Shawn of Millbury, in Grid B is being provided exclusively by an unlicensed, will be in her very capable hands. Sheri Anderson and her husband Donnie of non-certified paraprofessional. There are many issues with Looking back at my years as editor, it has been Upton, and Sheila Dalesio and her husband David this model, but most importantly, aside from the lack of a great job. Sure some days and some editions of of Milford. Ralph also leaves behind professional instruction, how is the special educator to know the paper have been a struggle; what in life is not a eight grandchildren, Evan and Emma Turner, how the students is performing in the general education class struggle. But overall it has been interesting, fun and Nicholas and Hannah Anderson, Celia, Sophia if they never actually see them there in person? That leaves very rewarding. and Antonio Peniche and Dylan Dalesio. the special educator writing progress reports based purely I have had the chance to work with great staff Ralph is also survived by his brothers and on what’s reported by the general education teacher and members – proof readers, ad reps, designers, sister; Ray Fantini of Milord, Elaine Dias paraprofessional. I’m not saying their impressions are not photographers, reporters and publishers. and her husband Fernando of Northbridge, valid, only that it’s misleading and progress reporting should I have gotten to know so much about the towns Michael Fantini and his wife Cindy of be based on firsthand information. that we cover. Each community, Mendon, Milford Northbridge, Richard Fantini and his life partner In Grid C my children’s IEPs specifies a special education and Upton, has its own style and personality, which I Sue Laradis of Milford and extended family teacher/paraprofessional for my children’s academic strategies really appreciate and enjoy across the country. service. Parents should ask the district to state how much, if I have gotten to know more about town, state and He is pre-deceased by his parents Ralph and any of the instruction will be provided by a licensed, certified federal government procedures than I ever wanted Ida and brother Peter Fantini. special education teacher. The school district refused to to know. I have gotten to know about the numerous Ralph and Laurie were married at Holy Angels provide this information, only stating that the paraprofessional organizations that make life more interesting in our Church in Upton on October 18, 1968 and lived and special education teacher “work collaboratively.” communities. And I have gotten to know many of the in Massachusetts and Arizona throughout their If you do ask the school district to delineate who is small businesses in the area that propel our economy married life, finally planting roots in Upton over providing the services in Grids B or C and you do not like the and the industrious people that make them work. 25 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Gabriel answers, your Special Education Parent Safeguards provide But most of all, I have gotten to meet and know, the Archangel Parish and sang in the choir with you the opportunity to request mediation through the Bureau even for a few moments, hundreds of people in our his wife Laurie at Holy Angels and St. Gabriel’s for of Special Education Appeals or file a complaint with the three towns. The stories you have shared with me, the many years. Problem Resolution System (PRS) through the Massachusetts information you have offered, the projects you have Ralph attended St. Mary’s and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. undertaken, and the things you have done are the Milford High School. A few years later, he enlisted The school district should honor its commitment to all absolute best part of this job. Thank you for sharing in the Navy where he served as a cook on the students. The school district should not mislead parents and your lives, passions and interests with me. U.S. Alcor. He loved to share his experiences on violate their trust by stating paraprofessional/special education After 40 years of working as a reporter, columnist many occasions with his family. teacher in Grids B and/or C when in fact it may only be a and in public relations, it will be hard to put down Throughout his life, Ralph paraprofessional providing instruction. my pen, so I hope to keep writing in the future. I also worked several local jobs and then began his own hope to add more photography in to the mix, since painting business where he remained until his Greta von der Luft, BS, MS, MEd, PhD sometimes all it takes is a good picture to capture a retirement. Mendon moment or a story. But it is time move on from daily In his youth, Ralph developed an interest in and weekly deadlines. It is time to do a little more collecting records, 45s and albums, during the 50s traveling, a little more around the house and spend a and 60s. He was known as “Rockin’ Ralph” and whole lot more time with my family. he loved to spin some great tunes while his wife, As I wrote to the reporters I have worked with family and friends danced and sang along. Music on this paper for years, while I will no longer be the was a big part of his life; he was a drummer in editor of the Town Crier after July, I will still be a his youth. He loved old cars, art and music and reader, who will be interested in reading information always enjoyed keeping a beat. about you and the towns of Mendon, Milford and While we grieve his death, Ralph will remain Upton. ever present in our lives through the wonderful Summer memories which he helped to create – memories we take with us as we move forward in life. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 151 Mendon St, Upton. Burial, with Vacation Read the Town Crier Online military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, The Town Crier is taking a Summer Vacation. The To read the July 2, 2021 Upton Mendon Town Upton. Crier online visit, TownCrier.us. Click Online Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 7 from July 2 Upton Mendon Town Crier is the only issue Newspapers in the left-hand column; scroll 5 to 7 p.m. at Pickering & Son Upton Funeral this month before we take our break. The paper down to Mendon/Upton Town Crier PDF Home, Inc, UptonFunerals.com, Inc., 45 Main St., returns with the August 6 edition. The deadline for Archive; and click on UTC 21.07.02.pdf. Upton. that issue is July 27. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to St. Jude or the Shriners.

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6 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 Calendar Welcoming Our New Editor, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce AREA-The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding the following events. For more information or to register visit BlackstoneValley.org, email Michelle Sanford [email protected], call 508-234-9090 or stop by the chamber offices, 670 Linwood Ave. Bldg A, Suite 5, Whitinsville. Visit the chamber website for links to all Michelle Sanford has been writing for Webinars and Zoom sessions. The Town Crier for more than 12 years, BVCC Food, Beverage & Hospitality Collaborative, Thursday, July 1 at 8:30 a.m. covering town government beats, community Refresh Sesh, a review of BVCC benefits, Wednesday, July 14 at 12 noon. events, as well as writing feature stories. New Member Onboarding Session, Tuesday, July 20at 9:30 a.m. Previously, she worked as a media and BVCC Home & Community Expo, Saturday, July 17, Northbridge High School, 11 community relations manager for a nonprofit a.m. to 3 p.m. organization. “I wanted to stop working full time in order to be home for my family. At the same time, I wanted to continue working Hopedale Day in the Park part time in a related field and The Town HOPEDALE-The 41st Annual Day in the Park is Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to Crier was a perfect fit,” she said. Throughout 4 p.m. Rain date- Sunday, September 19. her time as a reporter, she has interviewed Plans are being made by the Hopedale Cultural Council for a day of fun for everyone. countless town officials, residents, and small Live music, a juried art show, children’s activities and entertainment, crafters, and food business owners reporting on their decisions vendors will fill the Town Park. and writing their stories. Effective July 9, Crafters with original work, Hopedale non-profit organizations, Hopedale residents who operate an independent business, or businesses in Hopedale are invited to Michelle will take over as Editor of The Town Crier Publications; replacing Jane Bigda after participate. her many successful years as the newspapers’ Editor. Michelle welcomes your story ideas, Detailed information and applications for booths are available at Hopedale-ma. thoughts, and concerns. Feel free to reach out to her at [email protected]. gov>Boards and Commissions> Cultural Council or visit Facebook: Hopedale Cultural Council- Community Organization

Twice Blessed Thrift Shop Beginning Bridges, CFCE July HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Hopedale is BeginningBridgesCFCE.weebly.com – Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE – usually open the first Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to noon. [email protected] – 508-278-5110 Due to the July 4th holiday, the shop will be open July 10 and will feature summer casual clothing for all, plus sizes for men and women, and women’s accessories and Beginning Bridges CFCE, a nonprofit offering free services, supports parents as their jewelry. For more information like Twice Blessed Thrift Shop Hopedale on Facebook. children’s first, best, and most important teachers in the communities of Mendon, Northbridge, Upton, and Uxbridge. Currently the programs include weekly indoor and outdoor early play/literacy story times, outdoor story walks and many activity suggestions on our webpage. We also sponsor parent education programs, offer the Ages & Stages Summer Flea Markets Developmental Questionnaire, and connect families to resources. The goal is to support UPTON-The Upton VFW Post 5594 will hold a series of Summer Flea Markets beginning parents as they guide their children to reach their optimum potential. Funding for Saturday, June 12 at the Post headquarters 15 Milford St. (Rt. 140), Upton. The markets the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) is provided by the will be held the second Saturday of each month through October 9, weather permitting. Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care and sponsored by South Middlesex Vendors and craftsmen are welcome to purchase spaces for $10 or $15 with a banquet sized table. Reservations are not required. Call post member David Kennedy, 508-529- Opportunity Council. For registration use the listed phone number or email. 3314 or contact on the Upton VFW Facebook. All proceeds benefit the post. Upcoming Events - Registration is required for all upcoming events. Links can be accessed on our website or contact Emily Murray at 508-278-5110 or [email protected]. Wednesdays, Rocks and Roll, July 7 and July 21 from 10 to 11:15 a.m., rain or shine. Join us in learning about rocks and exploring the wonders of West Hill Dam on a nature walk. Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Events Tuesday, MOM’s Club Playtime, July 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Uxbridge Play Center. AREA-The Milford Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) will be holding the following Thursday, Fairy Gardens at River Bend Farm, July 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. events. To register visit MilfordChamber.org, email [email protected], call Collect materials on a nature walk to create a fairy garden while listening to a fairy story. 508-478-6700 or stop by the offices, 258 Main Street, Suite 306, Milford. MACCXIMUM Impact Networking, Tuesday, July 6 and 20 and August 3 at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Playgroup at the Playcenter in Uxbridge, in-person, July 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Contact Jeff Katz, [email protected]. socialization opportunities through structured and fun play time. Bring a snack and water. MetroWest Networking Group, Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 a.m., Encompass Fitness Saturday, Summer StoryWalk, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Join us for a Center, Millis. leisurely stroll to enjoy the story T is for Tiger. Hot to Trot 5K, Saturday, July 31, at 7 to 10 a.m., Upton VFW, Rt. 140, Upton.

The Final Days of MILFORD - FRANKLIN Draper Mill EYE CENTER

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JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 7 Home Improvement Prevent Dog Bites of Mailmen More than 5,800 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2020. Health Awareness Manager Jamie Seavello. “Dogs From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to are instinctive animals that may act to protect their postal employees and the general public. To highlight this serious issue, the U.S. Postal turf and that why’s it’s important to inform the public Service provided the public with information on the do’s and don’ts of responsible dog about this campaign.” ownership as part of its annual National Dog Dog owners are responsible for controlling their Bite Awareness Week, June 12-18, public dogs. The best way to keep everyone safe from dog service campaign. bites is to recognize and promote responsible pet As officials state, dog bites are entirely ownership. Most people know the approximate preventable. One bite is one too many. time their letter carrier arrives every day and having “Raising awareness about dog bite their dog secured as the carrier approaches their prevention and how to protect our letter property for delivery will minimize any dog carrier carriers as we deliver the mail is paramount,” interactions. said USPS Acting Employee Safety and Remind their children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier as the dog may view the carrier as a threat. When a letter carrier comes to the A Maryland mail carrier takes home, keep dogs inside the house or a protective stance against an behind a fence; away from the door or approaching dog. USPS photo McE's Home Services in another room; or on a leash Maintainance, Repairs, and Updates Also, Informed Delivery is a great Handyman Services tool for customers. It’s a free service that gives customers a digital preview Licensed and Insured HIC # 164430 of the mail and packages that are scheduled to be delivered so that they 508-524-6182 can take precautions and secure their dog when parcels are delivered to the

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JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 9 Home Improvement THINK GLOBALLY Lake Nipmuc’s Clear, Pristine and Tree-lined Shore? ACT LOCALLY Joan Caldarella that two areas occasionally have bad readings; one by a ByAnne Mazar coordinates drain and another in a shallow cove. Recently, as we were monthly water talking, she was cleaning up dead fish from the shore and testing with the expressed concern. As I talked to others, I found that over Lake Nipmuc Association (LNA) and the Blackstone River 100 dead fish washed-up on the shore as lake residents Coalition. She remarked that the Lake Nipmuc water diligently raked them up. quality has been fairly good over the past decade, noting Nipmuc is an 85-acre spring-fed lake that is protected forever because of its designation as a “great pond,” which also provides everyone legal access its waters. Richard Grady, Mendon historian, wrote that starting in the 1860s, “Lake Nipmuc had become known as a resort, with its healthy, cool air, it’s clear pristine water, and its tree- Lake Nipmuc’s designation as “great pond,” legally allows lined shore.” The LNA and everyone access. Places to enjoy the lake include the Mendon others are working to keep it Beach on Taft Ave. for swimming. A boat ramp is available for this way, but there are many small non-motorized boats next to the beach. Meadow Brook pressures on this body of Uplands on Kinsley Lane provides hiking trails and begins at water. Experts say there are the lake. Carole Carnevale photo many reasons for fish kills: natural spawning stress, extreme water temperatures, dissolved oxygen depletion, fish diseases or pollutants. Compounding factors are warming waters from climate change which can reduce oxygen levels. Eutrophication, frequently due to land runoff from fertilizers, manure or septic runoff contributes to excessive plant/algae growth and kill animal life. There is weekly testing A Green Heron family hanging out at Lake Nipmuc in for E. coli when the beach Mendon. Lake Nipmuc is a valuable natural resource for is open to ensure public humans and wildlife. It needs help to maintain its health with health. E. coli. is the best the environmental stresses of our times. Carol Carnevale indicator to determine the photo microbiological quality of Lake Nipmuc violation. The hope is to have data which the water. In 2020, there were will lead to actions that can be taken to reduce the stresses no beach closings. From on lake. For details visit MendonMA.Gov/Beach There are 2015–2019 there were six many steps people can take to improve lake health making beach closings. This summer, it more resilient. Instead of lawn to the shore’s edge, plant more extensive testing a five-foot buffer of native flowers, grasses and shrubs to will be done through a absorb land runoff, leaving a trail for access. Avoid fertilizer Supplemental Environmental and lawn chemical use. Cleanup pet waste. Make sure your Project funded through a septic is in good working order. Reduce use of road salt MassDEP settlement on a on driveways. Beautify your yard with a shoreline cover of native trees and shrubs to create cooler water and more oxygen for fish and lake wildlife. Plant raingardens to absorb water runoff. Wayne Phipps and Linda Lamothe both spoke fondly of spending decades of summers on the lake with their family swimming, fishing and visiting the lakeside amusement park that was once located off Nipmuc Don't spend Drive. Wayne said water skiing used to be the rage, but now people like to cruise along on their pontoon boats to relax another summer and appreciate the views. sweating!

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10 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 Milford Legion Post More Free 59 Golf Tournament Outdoor Concerts Milford Legion Post 59 will hold a Golf Tournament on Two local venues are offering free outdoor concerts this Wednesday, August 25 at New England Country Club to summer. benefit the Milford Legion Baseball Club. The day starts The Upton Recreation Commission will again be at 8 a.m. with registration followed by a shotgun start at offering free concerts at Kiwanis Beach on Wednesday 8:45 a.m. The event includes 18 holes of golf plus dinner, nights at 6 p.m. from June 30 through August 4. Bring a awards and raffles at the Hoboken Club, Central St., blanket or chair. Burgers, hot dogs, chips and soda will be Milford. Registration is $125. Contact Steve Gulino 508- available for purchase. 573-3444 or Steve DiVitto, 508-320-4596 to register. Send ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series is held every checks to Milford Legion Baseball Club, P.O. Box 585, Thursday at 6 p.m. from July 1 through September 2 the Milford, MA 01757. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville. In case of inclement weather, the concert moves inside the Singh Performance Center at the same location. Bring a blanket or chair for outdoor seating. For more information or for links to each band’s website, Healing Arts in the Park visit OpenSkycs.org/news-events. Or visit Facebook/ ValleyCAST Join Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame Mark Cutler Thursdays August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. People for a free collaborative songwriting project this August from all walks of life will work on creating songs that at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, R.I. The are moving, inspiring, catchy and rocking. For more workshops, which are sponsored by the Blackstone information about this in-person event, visit NPS.gov/ River National Historical Park will take place on BLRV

Providence to Newport Ferry Returns

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has announced Providence. that the popular Providence-Newport Ferry has The ferry season will run through Columbus Day returned for its sixth consecutive summer season, with weekend. Service to Bristol is part of the trip to and four daily roundtrips seven days a week with weekend from Newport, and will operate on weekends through stops in Bristol. The current COVID-19 public health Labor Day weekend. RIDOT also will run special ferries guidelines allow the Rhode Island Department of for those going to the Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Transportation (RIDOT) to operate the ferry at full Tickets are available now online at RideTheBayRI. FLOATS HEATERS capacity this year. com or by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE. Seastreak is CHEMICALS LINERS The ferry has carried 180,000 people since it debuted encouraging the use of e-tickets as much as possible CLEANERS TOYS in 2016, reaching a high of more than 46,400 riders for no-contact ticketing. Tickets will be available SERVICE COVERS during the summer of 2019 – the last full season prior starting on the first day of service at the Providence AND MORE! to the pandemic. The ferry provides residents and ferry terminal. Those departing from the Newport ferry visitors a unique travel option between the two cities, terminal at Perrotti Park, 39 America’s Cup Ave., or the which reduces congestion and pollution associated with Bristol ferry terminal at the State Street Pier (corner of driving and parking. Thames and State Streets) can buy their tickets online or Seastreak again will be the operator this year utilizing on the boat. the ferry Ocean State, and will sanitize all high touch Another popular feature areas between and during runs and will thoroughly returning this year is an clean and sanitize the vessel at the end of each day. agreement for joint ticketing At this time, Rhode Island is following Centers for that allows passengers riding Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Rhode Amtrak trains to purchase a Island Department of Health guidance requiring face ticket that includes the ferry. The coverings on all forms of public transit, which include RIDOT also will continue ferries, regardless of vaccination status. This only its partnership with RIPTA Milford Musicians’ Pavilion Milford Town Park, Corner of Congress & Walnut Streets, Milford applies to indoor spaces; not the top open deck of the to provide a free shuttle bus ferry. Any changes will be posted on RideTheBayRI. between the Providence Summer Schedule com. ferry terminal and popular All Concerts on Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM The cost to ride the ferry remains unchanged, $11 locations in the city, including Rain dates the following Thursday each way for adults, and $5.50 each way for children, the Providence train station, July 6 Jerry Seeco & “The Milford Jazz Machine” seniors, and those with disabilities. Bikes and pets are the Rhode Island Convention allowed aboard for no additional charge. Free parking Center, and Kennedy Plaza. July 13 The Pub Kings featuring MyFM’s Ray Auger!!! is available in the Providence terminal at 25 India St., July 20 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds July 27 ‘Swing Night’ with The Fantasy Big Band Aug. 3 Brass Attack! Sounds of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, and more! Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Aug. 10 Zach Innis and the Honey Bee ~ A Tom Petty Tribute! Aug. 17 Carolyn Rae and the Rumors on the Common Aug. 24 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds

Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) will perform on the steps of Worcester City Claflin Hill gratefully acknowledges the following Hall and the Worcester Common this August through a partnership with the City of Annual Family Night at the Bandstand Business Partners

Worcester and support from the Worcester Downtown Business Improvement District. Homefield Credit Union, Medway Oil & Propane, Milford Federal Bank, Offered free and open to the public, William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is THT Rep’s UniBank, Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Milford Nissan, Nitto Avecia, gift to the community, subsidized by generous sponsors. THT Rep wants to recognize the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home extraordinary support it received throughout the pandemic while offering a safe way for people to connect through the experience of the performing arts. A response to the nation’s ongoing conflicts, Julius Caesar is equal parts political drama and civil war epic. This timely tragedy chronicles the battle for the soul of a republic and warns of what befalls when civil strife erupts in civil war. The immersive, energetic staging will unfold on the Worcester Common, where audience members are encouraged to wear togas and to boo and cheer alongside the action. As with all past THT Rep productions, COVID-19 safety guidelines will be enforced. Staging the production outside allows for social distancing so audiences can once again safely enjoy live theatre! All performances of Julius Caesar will be free and open to the public. Seating will be 508-478-5924 www.claflinhill.org available online for advanced reservation, while walk-ups will be welcome onsite. Please Applause for our Media Sponsors stay tuned for more information! Performance dates include three public preview performances August 4-6 followed by public performances from August 7-22, with flexibility for rain dates. Visit TheHanoverTheatre.org/juliuscaesar for tickets and updates.

JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 11 Mendon Thanks and Farewell Two Thumbs Up from the Mendon The Taft Public Library bid a fond goodbye Senior Center to three long-serving The Mendon Senior Center offers many thanks to returning Beautification Committee Trustees on the Board volunteers Ann Vandersluis, Eldon Swanson, Tom Sawyer, Kathy Staniszewski and John at the conclusion of a Palumbo for their dedication in sprucing up the center’s exterior grounds. Welcome aboard to recent Trustees meeting. Warren Goodnow, the newest committee member. Collectively, they plant, prune and weed the The cake and well-wishes gardens, shrubs and window boxes. Thanks also the Friends of Mendon Elders for funding these were for L-R: Kelley endeavors--including the flower and mulch purchases and landscape services of Marty Yenawine Aubut (Trustee of 5 1/2 of Growing Visions for the general Spring clean-up. A big thank you also goes out to John years), Leigh Martin Vandersluis for his support and for coordinating the bark mulch and loam delivery. (Trustee of 9 years) And last but not least thanks to the Mendon Highway Surveyor Alan Tetreault and the shown virtually on the Mendon Highway and Parks Departments for their post-winter clean-up and tree trimming, laptop, and Amy Fahey and general lawn maintenance. Volunteers are always appreciated at the Mendon Senior Center. (Trustee of 8 1/2 years). Anyone who likes to work outside and can give an hour or two a month is asked to call Director Taft Library photo Amy Wilson Kent, 508-478-6175 to volunteer. Volunteers for other projects are also needed.

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12 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 Mendon The Mendon Senior Center WE ARE YOUR RELIABLE The Mendon Senior Center has limited indoor programming for the time being. Many programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. For the safety of participants and INSURANCE NEIGHBOR staff, individuals should continue to preregister for programs and contact us to schedule individual appointments with staff members. Contact staff by phone during operating hours at 508-478-6175.

Thursday, July 8 Women’s Wellness Support Group. 1 p.m. Tri-Valley Grab ‘n Go Meal, featuring lemon chicken, red bliss potatoes and roasted vegetables, $3 donation. RSVP by July 6.

Tuesday, July 13 Presentation, Increasing Strength in Older Adults, from Tri-Valley Nutritionist Mary Brunelle, RD LDN, 11 a.m. Register for this free program.

Thursday, July 15 Chair Exercise with Faith Kennedy, $3 per class made payable to Faith Kennedy, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 20 History Presentation on, Mendon Hero in 1930 Gun Fight, by Jim Buckley, 11 a.m. SHINE Health Insurance Counseling, 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Also on August 3 and 7. Call for appointment.

Friday, July 23 Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Clayton Cooper. Call for an appointment. Van service is not available this date. ur family-owned and operated independent agency offers only competitively priced and time-tested insurance products Thursdays designed to fit your individual needs. Specializing in home, auto, Yarn Works, 1 p.m. Held outdoors, weather permitting. O business, condo and renters insurance since our establishment in 1950, our agency is deeply rooted in the communities we serve and committed Mendon Meetings to providing the very best of value for your hard-earned dollars. Whether new to the area or a lifelong resident you will benefit from the sound Residents are encouraged to view posted agendas to determine the location of meetings advice provided by our professional service advisers. and whether town boards or committees are continuing to meet remotely or in person. Agendas can be viewed at MendonMA.Gov.

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Wednesday, July 14 HOME • CONDO • RENTER • AUTO • BUSINESS Select Board, 6 p.m.

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Rudden Discusses Water Commission’s Needs and ARPA Funding By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter Water Commissioner Kevin Rudden wanted to put a bug in the ear of the Mendon Select Board regarding the impending American Rescue Plan Act funding coming to the town. Rudden noted to the Board that certain water and sewer projects may qualify for those funds. The discussion took place during a June 22 Select Board meeting. The COVID-19 relief funding is providing billions of dollars in federal aid to local governments throughout the country in an effort to make up for lost revenue, aid local At Milford Federal, we are businesses, and fund certain infrastructure projects. Mendon town officials are still trying to receive clarification as to what exactly the funds committed to developing must be earmarked for and exactly how much the town will be receiving. However, during the meeting, Rudden said the Mass. Municipal Association estimates the town’s portion is $1.8 million but nothing has been confirmed. However, it is likely that water and sewer and empowering our infrastructure projects would likely qualify for the funding. “We have some things that the Water Commission is grappling to pay for and we also employees and supporting have some longer term things the town is interested in,” he stated to the Board. Some of those projects include two new water meters, the well for the Town Hall, a the communities we serve. new well for future affordable housing to be located next to the Senior Center, and most importantly, “Taking a look at bringing water and/or sewer to parts of the center of town,” Rudden said. Select Board Chair Mark Reil noted all the projects mentioned are valuable to the town. “I appreciate you and the Commission bringing those to us. We’ll be compiling a list over time as we prepare on where that money will go.” said Reil. Milford Federal since 1887. New Water Commissioner Appointed The Water Commission also had a joint meeting with the Select Board after a write in campaign during the May town election produced a tie between Vincent Roy and MilfordFederal.com Christopher Merolli. As a result, it was considered a failed election. 508.234.8256 Resident Vincent Roy serves as the Executive Director for the Sudbury Water District and worked previously as the DPW Director for Upton. ‘I bring a lot of experience,” he said. “I think with my experience and background I could bring a lot of good to the Board.” It was explained Merolli stepped up to fill the vacant seat through the write in campaign. However, after realizing Roy’s experience and background, Merolli felt Roy was more qualified to fill the office. The Select Board unanimously appointed Roy for a term Milford | Whitinsville | Woonsocket set to expire in June 2022.

JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 13 Mendon Residents Stepping Up to Fill Annual Household Hazardous Vacancies on Town Committees Waste Day and Document

By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter Shredding Day The Mendon Select Board made a number of appointments during its June 22 Mendon’s Household Hazardous Waste fireworks, empty gas cylinders, button meeting involving the Economic Development Committee, the Historic District Day will be Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. batteries, mercury thermostats, fluorescent Commission, and the Finance Committee. to 12 noon at the Highway Department, 66 lights bulbs and car batteries. First up, Anthony Davis was appointed to the Economic Development Committee. Providence St. This first come, first served The town’s trash hauler, E. L. Harvey, will Davis stated to the Board he’s been a resident in town for more than eight years with event is for Mendon residents only; proof of be providing document shredding event his family. For the last 20 years, Davis has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and residency is required. the same day as the Household Hazardous has experience in project management. He’s currently volunteering on the Master Accepted items for disposal include: oil- Waste Day. Mendon residents can bring Planning Committee. “I’m really looking here to be a part of the goings of Mendon; based paints, stains, varnishes, strippers, unwanted files, papers, old documents and I’ve been on the sidelines for too long. I really want to be part of the improvement and solvents, automotive fluids and cleaners, confidential documents for shredding. well being of Mendon and its citizens,” he said. waste oil, degreasers, poisons, insecticides, Residents will have the option to watch Davis was unanimously appointed for a term to expire June 2023. herbicides, fungicides, household cleaners, their documents being shredded. Next, Brett Thibault was appointed to the Historic District Commission. Thibault acids, polishes, photo chemicals, swimming For more information, contact the has lived in Mendon for more than 20 years and been involved in historic renovations pool chemicals, antifreeze and adhesives. Mendon Board of Health Office, 508-634- and preservation for more than 30 years. Items not accepted are explosives, 2656, or visit MendonMA.gov. “I’m a registered architect and have a number of certifications for restoring asbestos, empty containers, shock sensitive masonry, wood; all sorts of projects. And I’m looking forward to helping out in any materials, radioactive, ethological, way I can,” he said. biological, medical waste, ammunition, Thibault was appointed unanimously for a term to expire in June 2024. Mike Jones was also appointed to the Finance Committee. He moved to Mendon in 2013 and owns an electrical contracting company in town. “I’ve been running my family’s business financially for the last 20 years; bidding, estimating, project management.” In May, Jones ran for Select Board, ultimately losing to Mike Merolli. A Contest for Readers and Ice Still, he said it was Merolli and several others who pointed him in the direction of the Finance Committee if wanted to serve on a town board or committee. “I’m in a Cream Lovers position to help out and I want to give back to the community,” Jones explained. Select Board member Lawney Tinio fully supported Davis. “Mike has shown The Friends of Taft Public Library and JJ’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Upton have a perfect some extreme interest in running for Select Board and was directed by multiple contest for those who love free ice cream and reading. The JJ’s & Taft Library Ice Cream people, if that didn’t work out, that the Finance Committee is a great place to begin Raffle happens weekly through the summer. Simply read something during the week, your journey in town government because you get to touch every aspect of town log onto the library’s Facebook page, Facebook Taft Public Library, like the page and find government.” Jones was unanimously appointed for a term to expire June 2024. the “What Are Your Reading This Week” for that week. Comment about your latest and Also, that evening, the Select Board approved a request from the Bay State Trailer greatest read. Photos of the book or a short book review are optional. Your name is then Riders Association to hold their annual Poker Run on July 25 out of Inman Hill entered into the contest for that week and one winner will be drawn for a $25 gift certificate Wildlife Conservation Area. to JJ’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Upton. Entries must be posted by Thursday morning to be entered in that afternoon’s raffle. Winners are posted on the Taft Public Library Facebook page. The contest is open to all ages. Parents posting for their children should make known in Mendon Master Plan Survey the post. Only one post per person per week and a household can only win one gift card. Residents are asked to help the Town of Mendon update its Master Plan by participating in an important survey which should take less than 20 minutes to complete. This plan will lay out a vision for Mendon’s future over the next 10 years and provide a roadmap for achieving the community’s goals. The input and Behind every perspective of residents is much appreciated. To access the online survey visit MendonMasterPlan.com This exciting endeavor for Mendon is split into multiple phases. Phase One includes local business work on three of the seven chapters that make up a Master Plan: 1. Housing is a neighbor 2. Land Use 3. Economic Development you know. This survey will focus on these topics, with a subsequent survey for other topics to follow. Input from the community is a critical part of the planning process, and the Master Plan cannot be created without resident participation. Along with this survey, the Mendon Master Plan Steering Committee will be hosting other opportunities for residents to help shape the town’s Master Plan in the coming months, including a Visioning Workshop this summer. At the These are our neighbors. end of the survey Business owners with the ideas, motivation and commitment to residents can serve their customers, employees and community. submit an email At Charles River Bank, we are proud to provide the powerful address to sign up for updates, or solutions and personal connections these business owners and follow the links entrepreneurs can count on in good – and uncertain – times. to the website Visit CharlesRiverBank.com and social media to learn more about these local businesses, and discover how pages of the Charles River Bank can help you. Master Plan. Paper copies of the survey can be picked up and dropped off at: • Town Clerk’s Office at Town 70 Main Street • Medway • 508.533.8661 Hall 2 South Maple Street • Bellingham • 508.966.2857 1 Hastings Street • Mendon • 508.422.9792 • Mendon Senior Center • Taft Public Each depositor is insured by the FDIC to at least $250,000. 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5" x 7.5" Upton Town Crier Libraries TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY UPTON TOWN LIBRARY Main St, Mendon • 508-473-3259 • TaftPublicLibrary.org 2 Main St, Upton • 508-529-6272 • uptonlibrary.org Tu, Wed 10-7 • Thurs 3-7 • Fri 12-5 • Sat 9-12 • Closed Sun & Mon Tu, Wed, Th 10-8 • Fri, Sat 10-4, Sun & Mon closed

Submitted by Andrew Jenrich, Director, and Tara Windsor, Children’s Librarian Submitted by Matthew Bachtold, Library Director and Lee Ann Murphy, Children’s Taft Library is Open Librarian Regular hours have returned at Taft Public Library: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 7 Upton Library is Open, Masks Required p.m., Thursdays 3 to 7 p.m., Fridays 12 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Appointments Upton Town Library is open for browsing and public computer use. Please wear a are not required; limited computers are available for use. Visit Taft:PublicLibrary.org and click on the Good News banner for additional information. mask while inside the building. We are not yet able to offer passport applications or study rooms, but seating, public Curbside Service Continues computers, printing, scanning and copying services are available. Noncontact pickup Curbside service will continue. Patrons may request items Monday through Thursday from continues to be offered through the side entrance, contact library staff for assistance. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by placing holds on items through your library account online, requesting materials from our library and any other Central or Western Massachusetts library, or contacting Museum Passes the library by email [email protected] or by phone, 508-473-3259. Museums are relaxing their entry requirements just in time for summer, and the Up to five items can be requested by phone. Holds can be placed for books, audiobooks, Upton Library has discount passes available. Reserve a pass at Upton or by calling DVDs, CDs, and videogames. Library staff will collect your items, bag them, and call you when the library. This summer we are offering passes to Boston Children’s Museum, Davis your order has been completed. Pick up anytime the library is open. For additional information visit TaftPublicLibrary.org and click on the Library News banner. Farmland, State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, and Tower Hill Gardens. Upcoming Events Events at the Taft Public Library will continue to be a mix of virtual and in-person programs. Summer Reading Program If registration is needed or a link required, visit TaftPublicLibrary.org and find Events Calendar Families can visit the library to receive materials or find them on UptonLibrary.org. & Registration. This year’s theme is Tails & Tales! Events are virtual unless otherwise noted, so be sure to check out our summer lineup and register for all links online on the Event Calendar. Adult Book Club Mondays are for Amazing Animals and Fridays are for Fairy Tales! Each week, we’ll Upcoming Adult Book Club titles include: Desert God by Wilbur Smith and Anxious People be sharing videos and book recommendations on Facebook and Instagram. Learn by Fredrik Backman in September plus Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann in October. Adult Book Club is normally held the first Monday of the month from September through something new and enjoy a new story. June via Zoom unless it is a holiday. Those interested in attending book club can contact the Grab & Go crafts are offered every Wednesday, while supplies last. We will have library to request a copy of the book(s) to pick up curbside. Participants will be able to pick up limited supplies in the Children’s Area, with a different animal craft each week. Crafts and read copies of the September books over the summer. Registration required. are best for ages 3-8. On Tuesday, July 6 Mrs. Murphy will be hosting a virtual Farm Friends Storytime on Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club ZOOM at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to register for this link. The next book for the quarterly Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club isFire in Paradise by Family Animal Yoga takes place on ZOOM on Wednesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Alistair Gee and Dani Anguiano, the account of the devastating fire in Paradise, Calif., in 2018 an instructor from Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio. Register for the link. as told by two reporters who were there the fire began. The discussion is Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Call 508-473-3259 to request a copy of the book and sign up. Music & Movement Cooking with Chef Rob Special videos for ages birth to 5 from Deb Hudgins will be shared three times each Get ready for some new recipes with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott, who is offering virtual month as unlisted YouTube recordings. Sign up for our Music & Movement email list classes from his Long Island kitchen. The professional chef and baker teaches nationwide and for the links. Videos will be shared on July 3, 10, and 24. around the world. All ages are welcome. Register to get the recipes before the class. Classes are Blueberry Muffin Cookies on Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.; Balsamic and Rosemary Grilled Storytimes Chicken on Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m.; and Blueberry Ice Cream on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 Registers at UptonLibrary.org or contact [email protected]. p.m. Mrs. Murphy will be hosting a live Baby Storytime on Friday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. on ZOOM. Preschool Storytimes will feature our Read Around the Town series for The Cozy Tea Cart Join Danielle Beaudette of the Cozy Tea Cart for the next program in her tea tasting series, the summer and will be shared every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. These storytimes are Cupping Iced Tea, Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Beaudette will conduct a tasting using prerecorded and featured as unlisted YouTube videos. To receive these weekly links, professional cupping sets as participants sample iced teas, learning about their origin and please register on our homepage for our programs email lists. manufacture. Tea kits should be picked up curbside at the library prior to the class. Registration is required. A follow-up email with the designated time to pick up kits will be sent. Teen Group For July, our tweens and teens, ages 10-16, will have fun with virtual animal books, Mosaic Classes trivia, and activities. Mrs. Murphy will continue to run ZOOM meetings every Tuesday Cheryl Cohen of Cheryl Cohen Mosaic Art Center will be presenting two mosaic workshops at 3 p.m. Craft and activity videos will be added regularly to our Upton Town Library online. Mosaic kits for each class need to be picked up at the library curbside or in-person prior Kids YouTube channel on our Tweens & Teens playlist. to the class, registration required. An email will be sent out when the kits are ready for pickup. Learn how to use adhesive putty to create a Mosaic Pendant/key chain on Wednesday, July 21 at 4:30 p.m., for ages 8 and up. And adults can learn to make a Mosaic Tile, Thursday, July 29 Teen Reads at 6:30 p.m. Glass cutter kits can be borrowed from the library. Kits are due back one week after A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is recommended. Pick up a copy the class. from Mrs. Murphy’s staff picks shelf in the library. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up-to-date with what’s new in YA lit. Upcoming Friends Events The Friends of the Taft Public Library are sponsoring the final gardening workshop in a series Kids’ Book Club presented by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens & Kate Donovan on Wednesday, July 28 at 6:30 Kids’ Book Club, for ages 8-12, will continue to meet virtually on the first Wednesday p.m., Closing Up the Garden. Registration is required for the virtual program. of each month at 4 p.m. on ZOOM. New members should visit UptonLibrary.org to Summer Reading 2021 Tails and Tales register for the program links. Find a copy of our current title on Mrs. Murphy’s staff Summer 2021 Tails and Tales is a combination of in-person, outdoor and virtual pick shelf at the library. programming. Visit TaftPublicLibrary.org, to register and find detailed information for the Wednesday, July 7 Select your favorite biography from the “Who Was?” series. Read Summer Reading program. Bookmark the website and keep checking back for an up-to- a title and join us for our meeting. date, comprehensive list of our programs and make sure to register on the Events page for all Wednesday, August 4 Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela programs. Participation in Summer Reading can equal prizes. And remember, Summer Reading Cervantes. is not just for kids, there are programs for adults and teens as well. Upton Reads Book Group Summer Reading Events The July discussion for the group reading an eclectic mix of contemporary literary July and August are packed with events for the whole family. Since this summer is all about animals, we booked some very special guests! Mystic fiction will be a hybrid in-person and online meeting. Contact library staff for location Aquarium will join us virtually for an up close and personal look at penguins and sharks on July or ZOOM link. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict will be discussed at the 6 and 14, Wingmasters returns, July 8, to let us in on the secrets of how birds communicate, Tuesday, July 13 meeting at 12:45 p.m. and the Thursday, July 15 meeting at 6:45 p.m. Mike Piazza & his K-9 crew will dazzle us with their frisbee tricks on August 10, and the Southwicks’ Zoo Mobile will pull up to the Taft on July 26 bringing some animal friends. 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SkillsUSA National Competition Justin DiAntonio Plymouth State University Justin DiAntonio of Mendon was More than 670 students received The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District announces that 24 student- among the students receiving degrees from Plymouth State competitors placed in the top nine of 67 contests during the Annual 2021 SkillsUSA degrees at 81st Commencement University, Plymouth, N.H. on Massachusetts National Leadership and Skills Conference Championship. exercises held at Endicott Saturday, May 8. Among them was The students successfully represented their school and Massachusetts in the national College on May 22 in the Samantha Williams of Mendon, who career competitions, testing their competency against the best vocational-technical ceremony at Hempstead Stadium graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in competitors by applying skills learned at BVT to secure 18 medals – eight Gold, two Silver, on the Beverly, Mass. campus. Communication Studies, and Zachary and eight Bronze. DiAntonio earned a Master Hunter of Upton, who graduated with This year, the final stage of the SkillsUSA series was held virtually throughout June. The of Business Admin, Business a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. championships showcase the nation’s best career and technical education students through Administration. competitive events and technical exams designed and judged by industry leaders and officials to celebrate career technical education. BVT has a lot to cheer about following their outstanding performance representing the Commonwealth at the National Leadership and Skills Conference Championship. The complete list of medalists is available at ValleyTech.k12.ma.us/skillsusa. Roger Williams University The following BVT students, organized by hometown, earned gold, silver, and bronze The following Milford residents medals at the SkillsUSA National Conference Championship: were among the students who Jake Szymko Hopedale received their degrees in May as Jake Szymko, son of John and Gold: Gabriel Chaves-Silva, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration part of the Class of 2021 at Roger Pat Szymko of Upton, graduated Bronze: Ashley King, Entrepreneurship Williams University in Bristol, with a Bachelor of Science degree Milford R.I in Health Sciences from Eastern Bronze: Christopher Mason, Robotics Urban Search and Rescue Daniela Catrambone earned Connecticut State University, ownUpton Crier a Bachelor of Science in Willimantic. He has accepted Publications,Bronze: ChloeInc. Terrell, Entrepreneurship Cybersecurity & Networking a position at a biotechnology T Cum Laude and Amanda company. The Milford Town Crier Rosadio graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in The Upton & Mendon Town Crier Educational Studies. 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, GreenleafMA 01568 Scholarship Winner Phone: 508-529-7791 Fax: 508-529-NEWS (6397) EMAIL: [email protected] Garden Club of Milford awarded its annual $1,000 Carly scholarship to Milford High School senior, Isabella Peniche. In Reis Thibeault Thibodeau addition to an impressive academic record that includes being a Among the students who received Carly member of the their degrees in May as part of the Thibodeau, National Honor Class of 2021 at Roger Williams daughter of DECEMBER 5, 2013 Society, Isabella University in Bristol, R.I., was Andy and BETTER MILK was involved in Reis Thibeault of Mendon, Georgia Girls Soccer, Spring who graduated with a Bachelor TO: BRIAN GAY Enjoy Thibodeau and Indoor Track, of Science. in Construction of Mendon, MAPLE FARM DAIRY Peer Mentoring, Management. graduated from Products Best Buddies, Westfield State and Yearbook at EMAIL: [email protected] Door to Door Home Delivery University, Milford High and With the Highest Quality Products Westfield, with dance. She will Victoria Kelley a double major FROM: Marilyn Holman Glass bottled milk from Hatchland Dairy, attend Stonehill Victoria Kelley of Mendon in Economics and Environmental N. Haverhill, NH. eir milk goes directly College in the Fall to major in Biology. The received a Master of Science in 2020. The University held from cow to bottling plant to you. Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford is a member ACCOUNT REP: Occupational Therapy from an in-person ceremony for that class Also oﬀering full line of Oakhurst of the National Garden Clubs Inc. and the Lori Tate Quinnipiac University, Hamden, in May. Thibodeau was Valedictorian Dairy Products and many other Garden Club Federation of MA. 508-529-0301 Conn. during a commencement of her class and is pursuing an local premium products. Jenée Cook photo [email protected] ceremony held in May. interdisciplinary Master’s degree in If this service is of interest to you, Sustainability at Tufts University. TRY IT FREE!!! We will be glad to drop HI BRIAN for you to try! Call us OR Text!!! Here is a proof of your 1/16 page ad for 12/13/13 Upton and Mendon Town 508-478-MILK(6455) Crier Milford Regional Medical Center

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16 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 School News Local Residents to Participate in the 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge On the weekend of August 7 and 8, more than 6,000 riders, including four participants from Mendon, 10 from Milford and seven from Upton, will take part in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a two-day 211-mile bike-a-thon across Massachusetts, with the goal of raising $52 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). The PMC is the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, donating 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 64 percent of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. For the first time since 2019, more than 6,000 riders from 47 states and 11 countries will once again hit the road together during the first weekend of August with the common goal of making an impact in the fight against cancer. In 2020, the PMC raised an impressive $50 million through its summer- long Reimagined campaign, bringing its 41-year contribution to $767 million. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring our passionate PMC riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors back together in person for PMC Ride Weekend this year,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “With fully supported routes and Reimagined options, everyone can customize their PMC experience to join us in the fight against cancer.” PMC 2021 will include 16 routes – from 25 to 211 miles – designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability, including Reimagined options for those who prefer to complete their PMC ride on their own. The August 7 route from Sturbridge to Bourne will pass through Mendon with riders going through town on Hartford Ave. West, Hastings, Riders in the 2019 PMC rode through Mendon on their way from Sturbridge to Bourne. The Maple, Main Streets, Hartford Ave. East, Bellingham and Bates St. at about 7 a.m. Most ride will again be in-person this year with riders raising funds for the Dana Farber Cancer participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer and more than 950 Institute. To support a local rider, there are 21 in total from Mendon, Milford and Upton, riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered Living Proof® of visit PMC.org. Jane Bigda photo the PMC mission. More than 150 Dana-Farber employees are committed to the cause as riders and volunteers as well, in some cases to fund their own cancer research. Mendon-Jeremy Barrett, Joe Coley, Mike Hilton and David Shilale. The PMC is presented by the Red Sox Foundation®. To make a financial contribution Milford-Bruce Berfield, Gary Breder, Mathew Clancy, Anthony Consigli, Stephen to a local rider visit PMC.org, or call 1-800-WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PMC2021 on Greco, Marc Mann, John Mazzone, Michael Morrison, Paul Ramos and Lawrence Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Sullivan. The Town Crier’s Chris Villani is also riding, read story about why he rides on the last Upton-Michael Auen, Corey Boucher, Gerald Cote, Kenneth Fountain, Nina Grenon, page of this issue. Following is the list of local riders: Jeanne Leombruno and Ewan McCulloch.

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JULY 2 2021 Upton/Mendon Town Crier 17 Sports Resilient BVT Boys LAX Exceeds Expectations By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Blackstone Valley Tech boys’ lacrosse head coach Andrew Barksdale challenged Dream boldly his team during the middle of the 2021 season. The Beavers lost four of their first five games, including a seven goal defeat against Tantasqua, and Barksdale told the team they would all but have to win out in order to turn the season around. Valley Tech responded by rattling off six wins in a row and finished the year with a with a Home Equity Loan winning record. “We turned everything around midseason,” Barksdale said. “I am really proud of from UniBank. how these guys played this year after being out for over a year. They battled through the adversity they faced and I would like to think they came out on top, even if we didn’t Home Equity make it to the finals.” Loan Rates • No closing fees BVT lost to Assabet in the tournament after earning some exciting victories. The Beavers came from behind to beat Auburn, knocked off Advanced Math and Science as low as • Apply at UniBank.com today! Academy in overtime, and earned a win over Lunenberg, a team they had not faced in %* the past. APR “This group was a really hard working group,” Barksdale said. “They were able to fight 2.99 it out in any game, any battle.” Defensively, Jack Kinsella, Paul Hardcastle, and Kyle Vaughan helped anchor the unit Scan to in front of goalie Anthony DiDonna. Barksdale said the coaching staff was impressed apply! by the offensive showing by freshman Jackson Mastroianni. Ben Hardcastle stood out offensively, and Alex Kaminski-Miller and Cam Bern held their own at the face-off X. “They were able to get the job done on face-offs so that we could get the possessions we needed and get good shots which turned into goals,” Barksdale said. “Without those guys, it would have been a lot more difficult.” Valley Tech is graduating a talented senior class, but Barksdale said the program Connecting all offices: 1.800.578.4270 is looking strong for the future. Mastroianni figures to lead the offense next year and www.unibank.com Barksdale said he has some good leaders coming back on the defensive end. “I think we are in good shape as long as we can keep building during the offseason,” he said. “I think we are going to have a damn good group next year to put on the field Blackstone • Douglas • Grafton • Hopkinton and hopefully make a good run.” Milford • Shrewsbury • Sutton • Upton Uxbridge • Whitinsville • Worcester

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18 Upton/Mendon Town Crier JULY 2, 2021 Sports Valley Tech Softball Marches to Milford Legion Baseball CMass Final Post 59 2021 Regular By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Season Schedule The Blackstone Valley Tech softball team tackled the 2021 season as if it did not miss All home games are at Fino Field. a beat after having to sit out 2020. The Beavers won 11 of their first 12 games, advancing Friday, July 2 at East Side, Tivnan Field, Worcester, 5 p.m. all the way to the finals of the new Central Mass. tournament before falling to Monty Friday, July 2 at Main South, Tivnan Field Worcester, 7:30 p.m. Tech in a 10-9 contest. Sunday, July 4 vs Framingham, 11 a.m. “I think we met our expectations,” head coach Peter Cardoza said before the Monty Tuesday, July 6 vs Leominster, 7 p.m. Tech game. “I have a very good group of seniors. They were good as sophomores so I Wednesday, July 7 vs Sturbridge, 7 p.m. knew what we had coming into this year.” Friday, July 9 at Shrewsbury, Fitton Field, Worcester, 7:45 p.m. A big question mark at the start of the season for BVT was pitching. But senior Jill Saturday, July 10 vs Northboro, 6 p.m. Newcomb stepped into the circle and put together an excellent spring. “She did a great Sunday, July 11 vs North County, 4 and 7 p.m. job for us,” Cardoza said. “She worked on her game, even though the pandemic, and Tuesday, July 13 vs Northbridge, 7 p.m. that has been a godsend for us. If she hadn’t done that, we would have been in trouble Wednesday, July 14 vs this year without a good number one pitcher.” Main South, 7 p.m. Hitting and defense were crucial for the Beavers, Cardoza said, especially against Thursday, July 15 at Imagine The Difference You Can Make a tough schedule that included Monty Tech, Bay Path, Advanced Math and Science Leominster, McLaughlin Academy, Hopedale and Worcester Doherty, among others. Field, 5:30 p.m. DONATE YOUR CAR “We had some good competition,” Cardoza said. “That only helped us come playoff t i m e .” 877-630-1094 Valley Tech’s lineup featured a number of talented hitters, including Audrey Karyabdi, FREE TOWING TAX DEDUCTIBLE Trinity Gibbs, Abigail Behrikis, and Hailey Lisak. “They all hit very well,” Cardoza said. “Hailey has caught fire the second half of the Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually year. It had been two years since she had seen live pitching so she got off to a slow start, but she got back into the swing of it.” Ask About A FREE 3 Day Vacation Voucher To Over The senior-heavy crew advanced to the Central Mass. final as freshmen and figured 20 Destinations!!! to be a force in the area last year before the 2020 season was canceled. Cardoza said his team was “raring to go” last year, but his returning players were able to bounce back despite a quirky schedule and challenging circumstances to put together a strong 2021. BVT wrapped up the year 11-3 after a loss to Hudson in the MIAA tournament. Despite coming up a little short in the postseason, the seniors capped their careers admirably, their coach said. “They don’t need to be validated, they are all good players,” Cardoza said. “They’ve been able to leave their mark at BVT as one of the all-time great classes at the school.”

Grant’s Golf Tournament Fundraiser Returns in 2021 By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Former Nipmuc coach and athletic director Jim Grant was forced to cancel his annual golf tournament during the 2020 summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the annual fundraiser to benefit high school and youth sports is set to return in August, and Mendon/Upton sports fans can pitch in through a donation, submitting an auction item, or by teeing it up. “It’s good to be back this year,” Grant said. The tournament will take place on Monday, August 16 at Hopedale Country Club (HCC). The entry fee is $100 for HCC members and $120 for nonmembers, a price that includes golf, a continental breakfast, lunch, a cart, and prizes. The 2021 golf tournament is in honor of Tony and Margarite Cellozi. This year, Grant said he hoped to use the tournament as a way to pad the coffers of the Warriors Booster Club. The Nipmuc organization missed out on a great deal of income this year because they could not run concession stands during games, as they would have been able to during a normal year. Grant said he also hopes to be able to use some of the money raised to help Nipmuc Athletic Director Chris Schmidt organize an October banquet to induct members into the high school’s hall of fame. 200 Wo.onsocket Hill Rd. “Those are the first two earmarks,” Grant said. “And then if anybody else needs North Smithfield, RI something in town, whether it be the little league or youth softball or basketball, they can get a hold of me.” This will be the final tournament Grant organizes on his own. He said he met with the president of the Warriors Club, Rick LaCross, about turning the fundraiser over to them. “We had a great meeting,” Grant said. “It’s a great way for the booster club to raise money for all the kids at Nipmuc or anyone else who might need it.” Grant said he would stay on as a consultant if asked, but felt the need to get some “new blood” involved in the fundraiser, which could include as many as 18 foursomes and raise several thousand dollars. He is also hoping that the booster club will Home • Auto • Business continue his tradition of spreading the wealth to the younger athletes. “My overall philosophy was to help out not just the schools, but also the youth Workers Comp sports,” Grant said. “That’s one of the things I will recommend: have paperwork Howard or Barbara Rutfield available to any of the youth programs or the different schools, so they can fill it out if [email protected] they need something.” 508.839.1500 Those interested in playing in the tournament or otherwise supporting the cause www.rutfieldinsurance.com can reach Grant at [email protected] 33 Main Street • Upton, MA 01568

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SPORTS FLASH Saddling Up Again in the Nipmuc Baseball Finds Success in By Chris Villani Fight Against Cancer Unique Season The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the two- day bike ride to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer By Chris Villani Institute, was “reimagined” last year. Riders created their Sports Reporter/ own routes around the state, rather than following the usual Columnist roads from Sturbridge and Wellesley — roads that pass The Nipmuc through Mendon — on their way to the Cape. baseball team The PMC is back in a modified, but still more “normal” dealt with the format this year and I’m excited to be getting back on the unusual challenges bike as well. of a pandemic- I didn’t ride last year. As I sit here in late June, I’ve still affected season, not been on the bike this summer. Planning a wedding is but still came Our sports reporter Chris time consuming but planning a wedding during a pandemic out with a Villani will be riding in The 2021 Nipmuc Varsity Baseball team rocketed through a truncated and rescheduling it three times is even more stressful and I winning record. the PMC this year in season this spring making it the quarterfinals in the Central Mass. wouldn’t recommend it. After rocketing honor of his mom, who tournament. Shown are this year’s senior ballplayers. Nipmuc photo So, after riding on Saturday, August 7, I’m going to be a through the passed away two years little sore. Or maybe I’ll be barely able to move, who knows. truncated regular season and falling in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Central Mass. ago from breast cancer. To But I want to ride for my mom. tournament, the Warriors waited 12 days before their first round MIAA tournament donate to Chris’ ride visit My mother loved the PMC. The second year she stood game, a season-ending loss to Auburn. PMC.org/CV0042. along the side of the road to cheer as riders made their way “It was certainly a challenge after going all out in a sped up regular season,” said Villani family photo to Bourne, she bought little plastic clappers. She said she head coach Steve Dellarovere. “We played 10 games in about four weeks and then it needed them because her hands hurt too much from clapping incessantly, for hours on screeched to a halt for a little while. It was the nature of the year; I think everyone was end, the year before. trying to figure it out.” Throughout 2021, Nipmuc featured a consistent, deep offense My mom talked about doing the PMC someday, but she never got the chance. She with multiple players contributing to the cause. “We had guys pitching in all over the was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2019 and, following some complications, lineup,” Dellarovere said. “The pitchers did a good job keeping us in games and our passed away two days before Christmas that year. schedule was mostly league teams and it was competitive.” Four players sparked the My story is sad, and sadly not unique. Far too many of us will saddle up this summer Nipmuc offense at the top of the lineup. Senior Lucas Basile was the leadoff hitter with heavy hearts and a tear in the eye as we remember loved ones lost to this dreaded and centerfielder. Fellow senior Matt Fraser was one of the most consistent hitters in disease. the lineup. A pair of juniors, Joey Acker and Jack Bruno, also stood out with the bats. But that’s also what keeps us pedaling, even when we’re undertrained, tired, and “They gave us a little bit more depth at the top of the lineup,” Dellarovere said. The two battling the hot sun or a cold rain. We ride for those who cannot, for those we’ve lost, juniors will be part of a deep group of returning players hoping to hit the field under for those who may someday be spared enduring the heartache of losing a loved one more “normal” circumstances in 2022. The Warriors will graduate six seniors, but the because of new treatments funded by the millions of dollars raised by the PMC every bulk of the roster was junior heavy. “I think we will be strong offensively,” Dellarovere year. said. “A lot of our regular guys are back and, in spots where we are losing seniors, I feel We ride because we know that climbing the steepest hill is nothing compared to comfortable that we have an underclassman who can fill the role.” Finding consistent facing down a cancer diagnosis. pitching will be a focus next season, he added, especially if the schedule reverts to a full I hope you’ll support a PMC rider this year and be out there on Saturday, August 7 to 20 games. cheer on our team of thousands as we move closer to a cure by the mile. Although the unusual slate resulted in some starts and stops this spring, Dellarovere Mom won’t be on the side of the road this year, but I’m sure they’ve got some of those said he would be open to seeing the Central Mass. tournament organized by the area little plastic clappers in heaven. athletic directors return in some form next year. He likened it to the long running Clark To donate to my ride, please visit PMC.org/CV0042. Tournament in basketball. “I like the idea of getting into a tournament atmosphere to mix it up,” he said. “I’d like to see some of the kinks worked out, but I like the idea of it.

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