Dudley Fire Station Rebuild on Schedule by JASON BLEAU Building Committee Chair Completing That,” Spahl Said

Mailed free to requesting homes in Webster, Dudley and the Oxfords 508-764-4325 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.STONEBRIDGEPRESS.COM Friday, December 8, 2017 Dudley fire station rebuild on schedule BY JASON BLEAU Building Committee Chair completing that,” Spahl said. the design phase to progress not larger scale shifts in the TIMES CORRESPONDENT Mike Spahl informed select- “There’s a little snafu with smoothly without issue. He overall project plan. DUDLEY – Plans for new fire men in November the project a right of way that we never also confirmed the architects “We’re hoping to stay on line station in Dudley are progress- is indeed on schedule and that knew of, but that’s being han- are ready and waiting to do for having the project put out ing as planned with officials the design of the project is dled. (Town Administrator) their part. to bid in late winter or very still estimating a Spring 2018 nearly finalized. Greg Balukonis has contacted During the discussions, early spring,” Spahl said when construction on the current “As of right now we’ve com- that organization and they’re Spahl also revealed the design discussing the project time- facility already in place on pleted a hundred percent of the willing to give it up and trade had resulted in some slight line. “We don’t want to see any West Main Street. schematic design portion of the off.” alterations to the plan the more delays. A week delay now Just over a year after Dudley project. The geo tech and site Right now, the project is at public might be more famil- costs us two or three weeks voters approved a $6.5 mil- surveys are complete as well, a standstill with mechanical iar with. These changes are down the road. We want to be lion debt exclusion for the which is good. We’re currently design and electrical design considered smaller cosmetic able to get this project started rebuild initiative, Fire Station in the design and development still in the works. Spahl said changes, such as the placement phase of the project and will be he expects these portions of and swinging of doors, and are Turn To FIRE STATION page A10 Dippin’ into a parking problem BY JASON BLEAU road is a major throughway TIMES CORRESPONDENT for school buses on route to DUDLEY – Recent years Dudley Elementary School. have seen the Dippin Donuts Selectmen recently discussed on West Main Street in Dudley the matter in a short conversa- become one of the most popu- tion during a November meet- lar coffee shops around with ing where they spoke with lengthy lines nearly every Police Chief Steven Wojnar morning in both the restaurant about the ongoing situation lobby and the drive through. and plans to resolve the prob- All those customers bring a lem for the benefit of both the lot of traffic however, and the town and the business. town is working closely with “A couple things we had talk- the owners of the business to ed about since the last meet- resolve concerns about cus- ing is about some temporary tomers parking improperly on signage right there to be used Mill Street, which has caused concerns from locals as the Turn To PARKING page A10 Chief gets new Courtesy photos administrative French Consul Valery Freland pins the Legion of Honor on PFC Joseph LaPlante during the ceremony. assistant WORLD PERSONNEL BOARD TO EXAMINE WAR II EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK IN NEW YEAR BY JASON BLEAU familiar face to the position, HERO TIMES CORRESPONDENT Steve Chlapowski, who previ- DUDLEY – The Personnel ously worked as an intern at Board has approved a new hire the regional dispatch center HONORED within the Police Department, in Webster and is a recent an administrative assistant to graduate of Nichols College. The French Consul General, Police Chief Steve Wojnar. Valery Freland, presented PFC Members voted to hire a Turn To ASSISTANT page A15 Joseph LaPlante with the Legion of Honor during a Nov. 27th ceremony at Sacred Heart Church. Created in 1802, the Legion of Honor is France’s highest military honor. Mr. LaPlante received this honor for his military service with the U.S. Army in France at Utah Beach and Normandy. As part of the U.S. Turn To HERO page A15 Where are the trees? We think we know… BY KEVIN FLANDERS Farm (Charlton), and Ken’s well maintained and beauti- NEWS STAFF WRITER Tree Farm (Warren) always fully shaped. And if that isn’t It’s the most wonderful time see myriad shoppers between enough, once you pick one out, of the year, especially if you Thanksgiving and Christmas. they come cut it down, put in it WRAPPING UP THE HOLIDAYS And regardless of whether their ATV, and take it to your own a Christmas tree farm or Courtesy photos a shop featuring seasonal gifts. it’s a white Christmas, area car for you. They even gave There are several local residents are always eager to my kids candy canes while we Dudley Woman’s Club members assisted the Dudley Middle options for families when it support their favorite local paid.” School by wrapping gifts for teacher Lesa Patrock and YOU comes to purchasing trees, farms. Indeed, it isn’t just the trees Inc.’s “Adopt-a-Child for Christmas” program. The DWC orga- wreaths, and other items to “The trees here are beautiful but the overall experience that nization also “adopted” two children this year and supplied decorate their homes for the and last weeks longer than any brings families back to certain wrapping paper. Individual DWC members also sponsored(- season. Sleighbell Christmas other tree I have ever gotten,” farms year after year. Owners adopted) several additional children. Pictured at the actual Tree Farm (Sutton), Luks said Tracy Donais, of Dudley, and their staffs look forward wrapping party are Jean Tilly, DWC president on the left, Tree Farm (Auburn), Ket Tree an annual patron of Ken’s to seeing families every year, Lee Burpee center and Claudette Eagleton on the right, DWC members. Farm (Monson), Abbot Tree Tree Farm. “They are very Turn To TREES page A15 2 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • Friday, December 8, 2017 www.StonebridgePress.com of Commerce is ready to celebrate this SEEKING YOUR HELP military who will not be home for the year’s holiday season at their Business State Representative Paul K. Frost holidays, call Rep. Frost’s office at (617) TIME CAPSULES After Hours event, sponsored by Oxford (R-Auburn) is seeking the names of 722-2489or email paul.frost@mahouse. Insurance, on Dec. 13, from 5:30-7:30 military servicemen and women from gov by Monday, Dec. 11 to have a care WINTER WONDERLAND! p.m. The chamber will host its event at the towns in his district who will not package sent to them. Please include Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec.9 at Kretschmann Brewery & Beer Garden, be home for the holidays so he can any food allergies when providing Memorial Beach, Webster. 5-8 p.m. both 9 Frederick St, Webster. The Chamber send them a Christmas care package, details. nights. Join us for a tractor ride, hot is asking all who attend to bring an an annual tradition since he took office HOLIDAY BAZAAR chocolate, photos with Santa and more! unwrapped toy, all donations with be in 1997. His district is composed of Webster’s first annual Holiday Bazaar Free event, everyone is invited! going to a local toy drive. The cost is $10 Auburn, Millbury, precincts 2 and 3 in Saturday, Dec. 9th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BUSINESS AFTER HOURS for members and $20 for non-members. Oxford, and precinct 4 of Charlton. Park Ave Elementary School. Event is The Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber Registrations are accepted online at “The holiday season brings families put on by the Recreation Department www.wdocham- and communities together,” said Frost, and all proceeds will be kept for future berma.org or “but there are many men and women Holiday events. Come see Santa from contact Virginia in service to our country who cannot 1 to 3. Have refreshments and take K. Parent at vpar- come home this time of year. I wish to baked goods home. Music and raffles CHRISTMAS ent@worcester- acknowledge and thank them and their and more than 20 vendors and crafters chamber.org or families for their enormous commit- to get your shopping done! TREES (508) 753-2924 x 240. ment to protecting our nation and way BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! ARTIST of life, wherever they may be stationed. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Fir: Fraser, Balsam, Concolor & Grand Fresh cut RECEPTION I have been sending care packages for 21 with Santa (First 24 kids get a special A Meet the years now as a small gesture to express gift but all get a treat from Santa and Spruce: White, Blue, & Black Hills on the lot Artist recep- my appreciation for these brave men Mrs. Claus) Your breakfast favorites or tion is sched- and women and let them know we are will be served including eggs, pancakes, Morse Tree Farm at the Lumber Yard uled Thursday, thinking about them back at home. French toast, corned beef hash, fresh 994 North Woodstock Rd. (Rte. 169S) cut your Dec. 14th from Christmas and the holiday season is a baked pastries and much more! Sunday, own! 4pm-5:30pm, high- time for family and community, and all Dec.10, 7:30-10:00 a.m. at United Church Southbridge • 508-764-3231 lighting artist those serving in our military should be of Christ Federated, 4 Church St., Anna Ozolins.

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