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STURBRIDGE — This week, Old Sturbridge Village encourage visitors throughout New England to visit (OSV), the largest living museum in New England, will and support the local businesses and organizations kick off a year-long celebration comprised of events hon- throughout the summer months. oring 75 years of historical interpretation, education, • Special commemorative items and re-creations inspiration and innovation. Known for its excellent made by OSV artisans. programming, OSV is certain to deliver events and In 1925, Old Sturbridge Village founder A.B. Wells experiences guaranteed to entertain and educate all began collecting “primitive” antiques that showed how everyday people lived a century before. He became enraptured with collecting these tools, sim- ple furnishings, and gadgets, and his collection pro- Grant supports liferated. A.B. dreamed of having a gallery to display his collection. In 1936, his son, George, convinced him to move beyond his hobby of collecting and Youth Opportunities dreaming of a gallery and working towards creating “a live village, one with different shops operating.” On June 8, 1946, Old Sturbridge Village opened to Unlimited program who participate. the public for the first time and welcomed eighty- BY KEVIN FLANDERS The calendar of events is comprised of new exhibits, one visitors. The Village has become a beloved STAFF WRITER programs, and interpretation for the coming year, con- staple of New England, expanding the resources, cluding with a formal gala in June 2022. Some of the REGION – The Worcester County District programming, and collection of the living museum planned activities and events include: Attorney’s Office recently received a state grant to over 250,000 annually in recent years. In 2017, Old • Exhibits at the Printing Office, Richardson House, to help juvenile offenders stay out of jail. Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School opened Fitch House, Gristmill, and the Blacksmith Shop. The $36,000 grant will allow Youth Opportunities in partnership with the Village, followed by a man- • New museum tours, which will provide an in-depth Unlimited, Inc. (YOU, Inc.) to continue its facil- agement agreement in 2020 with Coggeshall Farm look at how the Village came to be and how it has itation of the Juvenile Diversion Program. The Museum in Bristol, R.I. evolved over the past 75 years. program is run in partnership with Worcester Old Sturbridge Village has always been more than a • A new cabinetmaking shop will be installed in fall County District Attorney Joseph Early’s office. museum, and it continues to be an educational resource 2021, the first interpretative building to be added to the The program, the first of its kind in for exploring historical life in New England for all Village Common in over forty years. Massachusetts, allows juveniles charged with ages; inviting each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, • Publication of “New England on Parade” in partner- domestic assault to avoid detention and a criminal relevance, and inspiration through hands-on, real-life ship with author Jane Nylander, which will pair with record while helping the victimized family heal. encounters with artisans, interpreters, and craftspeo- an exhibit at the book launch on September 11. Participants will also have access to Recreation ple. • In conjunction with the Massachusetts Office Worcester programs, offering curriculum-based Anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the of Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant and the learning focused on athletics, arts, and academics. 75th-anniversary events should visit OSV's Web site, Sturbridge Group Tour Alliance, the Village will “We not only want to reduce crime, but resolve www.osv.org, Facebook, and Instagram. the underlying issues. This grant will offer case management, direct support, intervention, and referrals for services to address the unmet needs Sturbridge’s Emily Ellithorpe receives service award of the youth and their families,” District Attorney ALBANY, N.Y. — Emily Ellithorpe, a former Early said. Sturbridge resident and Tantasqua alum, has The program boasts a 90 percent successful been recognized with the Outstanding Student completion rate, with a recidivism rate under Service Award by the SUNY chapter of the New 5 percent. The pandemic has provided several York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). challenges, but program leaders have been able This award recognizes the involvement of a Student Member who promotes the New York Turn To GRANT, page A15 Water Environment Association on the high Amazon announces plans for Charlton warehouse

Courtesy Emily Ellithorpe school level, student chapter level, professional chapter level, Association or Federation level. Courtesy Photo Ellithorpe is currently a junior at SUNY ESF An artist’s rendering of the proposed Amazon warehouse in Charlton. pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Resources Engineering with a minor in water resources. She BY JASON BLEAU approved the measure in a 119-19 vote. Amazon’s name has been a NYWEA member since her freshman CORRESPONDENT wasn’t used during the meeting, but it was implied, year but became more involved during her soph- CHARLTON – Charlton residents now have a defin- but never confirmed, to be the applicant. On June 1, omore year when she assisted with researching itive answer of the anonymous company seeking to the rumors were confirmed, and Amazon’s name was and writing the ESF student design competition build a substantial warehouse project at 53 Sturbridge officially attached to the project as Selectmen hosted team’s report for WEFTEC 2019. She attended the Rd. a reveal on the town’s Facebook page. The announce- 2020 Annual Conference in NYC for the first time Less than a month after voters overwhelmingly ment included a 45-minute conversation and presen- where she co-presented a poster based on ESF’s approved Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting tation by Bluewater Property Group, a development 2019 WEFTEC SDC project, which won 1st place warrant that expanded the height limits of build- partner working with Amazon. in the student chapter competition. Inspired by ings in business enterprise park zones, the name Brad Griggs, a senior manager of Amazon’s eco- these experiences, Emily became the student of the company proposing a project that required nomic development team who leads the Northeast lead for a local stormwater management project the zooming amendment was finally unveiled on and Mid-Atlantic expansion effort of the company, on Nine Mile Creek. She now has the role of vice June 1. Amazon is proposing a 634,000 square -foot spoke on Amazon’s behalf and compared the project president of ESF’s NYWEA student chapter. In multi-level warehouse that would cost more than $300 to the North Andover facility. He explained that the this role, she has assisted in planning virtual stu- million. The project, billed as one of the larger types jobs provided would all start with benefits compa- dent activities such as the Women in Science and of Amazon project, called a robotic sortable facility, rable to his own in management with a minimum Engineering panel (WiSE) for which she was able would bring at least 1,000 jobs to the region according starting wage of $15 per hour. to engage panelists from a wide geographic area to estimates from Amazon representatives. “There’s the auxiliary benefits that come along (Washington DC, Portland OR) to participate. In April, the project was presented to town boards with a project of this size and the capital investment SUNY ESF’s current student chapter president, by law firm Fletcher and Tilton with the tenant from the different jobs, the indirect employment and Briana Fitzgerald, has cited Ellithorpe as “a point remaining unnamed. The lack of information about most of these numbers that we’re talking about right of sanity” for her in planning and executing stu- the tenant led both the Planning Board and Board of now where we’re at in our initial due diligence fazes dent chapter events as well as producing and edit- Selectmen to votes in separate 3-2 tallies against sup- related to this project are pretty conservative floors,” ing the student chapter newsletter. Ellithorpe is porting the proposed zoning change on the town meet- Griggs said. “These are conservative baseline num- eager to continue exploring new ways to network ings warrant on May 17, but voters overwhelmingly and learn in a virtual setting while also incorpo- Turn To AMAZON, page A15 rating hands-on activities when possible. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 11, 2021 Joshua Hyde Library announces summer program

STURBRIDGE — The Joshua Hyde one including Toe Jam Puppet Band and Main St. in Sturbridge to register. Joshua Hyde Library, the Friends of the Library is offering summer reading pro- Flying High Dogs! We are also delighted A complete list of activities and events Joshua Hyde Library, Massachusetts grams for children, teens, and adults. to host Deb’s Sing & Swing, movies, craft will be available on Facebook, our web- Library Association, Massachusetts This year’s theme is “Tails & Tails!” activities, story times, book clubs and page, your local newspaper, and at the Board of Library Commissioners, and the Our children’s program will offer three more. Online registration begins June library. Our summer reading programs Boston Bruins. Special thanks go to the ways to participate; teens and adults will 11; visit www.sturbridgelibrary.org and are free and open to the public. Our Sturbridge Cultural Council, Sturbridge have two. There will be plenty of great click on the registration link. You may thanks to the following for making our Rotary Club, and Whip-O-Will Stables of programs and entertainment for every- also call 508-347-2512 or visit us at 306 summer reading programs possible: The Dudley for their sponsorships.

Courtesy TCA FOURTH GRADERS HOST “STATE PAGEANT” On June 2, the Trinity Catholic Academy fourth grade class demonstrated all they know about a chosen state, celebrating our country in festive style in the school’s gymnasium. A great musical performance cheering the 50 states started the event, with a second singing about all the capital cities. A parade of self-designed “wagon floats” created by each student were strutted around the gym followed by a short individual presentation about their state. The presentations were very informative, sharing interesting facts, humorous laws, famous people born there, historical info, landmarks and so much more. Did you know Arkansas is the only state that mines diamonds, that Joe Biden was born in Pennsylvania or that it is illegal to generate static electricity between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. in Huron, S.D. There is always something to learn about our great USA at any age! Alumni over the years have commented that they still retain the information they learnt from doing this fun project in grade 4 at TCA. Trinity Catholic Academy is a Pre-K to Grade 8 school, promotes academic excellence, athletics, and the arts with respect, compassion, and service among our diverse family.

JUNE IS YOUR ORAL HEALTH MONTH Our next Your Teeth Matter is running on October 15 for TEETH National Dental Hygiene Month. Hope you’ll join us Visit one of these rofessionals to improve your family s oral health. MATTER ood dental hygiene is very important to overall good health. Dental hygiene is about more than just your teeth Individuals tend to learn about dental Diabetes Mayo Clinic notes that the link between hygiene at an early age. On the recom- The AAP notes that people with dia- heart disease and periodontal disease is mendation of their children’s pediatri- betes are at increased risk for periodon- not fully understood, but enough studies cians, parents may begin brushing their tal disease, speculating that diabetes have been conducted for scientists to sup- youngsters’ teeth the moment the first patients’ risk is higher because people port the notion that the two are connected. tooth breaks through the gums. While with diabetes are more vulnerable to proper dental hygiene is vital to oral infections than those without diabetes. Can periodontal disease health, it also can have a profound effect While that suggests periodontal disease be prevented? on the rest of the body. is a byproduct of diabetes, the AAP notes Periodontal disease is preventable. According to the Mayo Clinic, poor oral that research points to the relationship A daily dental hygiene regimen that health might contribute to various dis- being a two-way street. Periodontal dis- includes brushing after meals, flossing eases and conditions. Periodontitis is a ease may make it more difficult for people at least once per day and swishing with severe yet preventable gum infection that with diabetes to control their blood sugar, mouthwash are some simple, healthy can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. But making dental hygiene an especially vital habits that can prevent periodontal dis- the threat of periodontitis doesn’t end in component of routine healthcare for peo- ease. In addition, the AAP recommends the mouth. The American Academy of ple with diabetes. that people at increased risk for peri- Periodontology notes there’s a connec- odontal disease, including the elderly and tion between periodontitis and several Heart disease smokers, should discuss their risk with other diseases. While bacteria was long The AAP notes that research indicates their dental professionals. suspected to be the link between peri- periodontal disease increases a person’s Dental hygiene can do more for individ- odontitis and other diseases in the body, risk for heart disease, with the inflam- uals than produce a mouthful of pearly the AAP notes that recent research points mation caused by the former leading to white teeth. In fact, people who prioritize to inflammation as the culprit that con- the latter. People with existing heart con- dental hygiene may lower their risks for nects periodontitis with diseases such as ditions also may find that periodontal various diseases. diabetes and heart disease. disease exacerbates those conditions. The When can children brush their own teeth? Parents quickly learn that their chil- According to Scripps Pediatric Dentistry of brushing teeth takes hold. The child even as they age to be sure they are prac- dren go through a transition marked by & Orthodontics, most kids are at least six may not yet have the manual dexter- ticing good oral hygiene. Parents who are a desire to be more independent. They’re years old before they have developed the ity to brush alone, but parents can in doubt about their children’s readiness picking out their own mismatched finesse and dexterity to handle a tooth- encourage the child to brush and then can work with dentists or dental hygien- clothes and no longer want any help brush in a manner that will effectively go over the teeth as a “double check.” ists to assess skills and get other pointers. when solving puzzles or complex toys. remove plaque. Dentists also may ask This helps foster independence while That newfound independence signals if the child can tie his or her own also ensuring teeth are fully cleaned. getting older and can be a healthy thing shoes, which can serve as a barome- Flossing may require even more dex- to nourish. But what happens when a ter of readiness to wield a toothbrush terity than brushing, but it is essential youngster suddenly believes he or she without assistance. for sloughing off plaque that accumu- is capable of brushing his or her teeth Pediatricians and pediatric dentists lates between teeth and below the gum without assistance? recommend that children visit a den- line, according to Parents magazine. Parents wrestling with their kids’ can- tist as soon as a child’s first tooth Moms and dads can introduce their do attitude and if it’s wise to allow them starts to appear. This also is when par- children to pre-threaded Y-shaped floss- to brush their teeth unassisted can famil- ents should begin to clean their chil- ing tools, which are easier to handle than iarize themselves with certain guidelines dren’s teeth. As a child ages, the nat- loose floss. to determine their youngsters’ readiness. ural proclivity to want to take charge Parents will have to check on children

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STURBRIDGE — Old Sturbridge Olivia Wandelear. “Students are Academy Charter Public School deeply engaged in problem-solving, (OSACPS) has announced a student critical thinking, case studies, and exhibit opening in the former cab- literacy skills through the meaning- inet-making shop on the campus of ful exploration of history, science, Old Sturbridge Village. The Academy and other disciplines." has had a management partnership Old Sturbridge Village has worked with the Village since 2017 when it with students at the university level opened. to create small case exhibits in the Over the 2021 school year, the past. 6th-grade students of Old Sturbridge “The partnership with Old Academy engaged in a hands-on, Sturbridge Academy has pushed the project-based, and arts-infused explo- Village to expand the student-led ration of archaeology and the ancient exhibits created at the museum also to world. Students created Grecian- include a broader range of students,” style vessels out of clay that was then said OSV’s Director of Collections fired in the Old Sturbridge Village and Research, Derek Heidemann. kiln, located adjacent to the pottery Although Old Sturbridge Academy shop. Taking inspiration from clas- will close out the school year on sic red-figure and black-figure tech- June 22, the art exhibit will remain niques, students painted their own open throughout the summer. Old stories onto the vessels. Students Sturbridge Village is open to the pub- crafted short stories, poems, and lic Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 journal entries that correspond with a.m. to 5 p.m. their pottery to tell the audience what life was like for a 6th grader in the 2020-2021 school year. Their stories and pottery will appear in tandem in the exhibit. “One of the hallmarks of our cur- riculum is ‘Expedition,’ a long-term and in-depth study embedded in real- world applications of learning that ACCURACY WATCH builds both character and academ- ic skills,” said sixth grade teacher The Sturbridge Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Gardner Clubhouse receives accreditation Confirmed fact errors will be corrected WORCESTER Through a variety extensive self- cated to offering “Accreditation accomplishing at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a — Crystal House of meaningful and study as well as a the best possible of our Clubhouse this goal,” said timely manner. Clubhouse, a engaging tasks, visit from facul- opportunities is a huge achieve- Kilcoyne. 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Crystal together with itation report Open Sky Open Sky Board Program Director House, located clubhouse staff cited the warm, President and Member Michael in Gardner, is a in all areas of caring nature of CEO Ken Bates Kilcoyne, who is community dedi- the club’s oper- the relationships noted that this also a member (Webster, MA) cated to the reha- ation. at Crystal House is a significant of Genesis Club bilitation of adults The accredi- and described milestone for the in Worcester, Responsible for the overall daily operations recovering from tation process the club as a program and for was particular- of a group home, including ensuring mental illness. included an community dedi- Open Sky. ly pleased by the outcome of the integrated treatment services. accreditation pro- cess. Mail CV/Cov ltr to: Human Resources, Worcester Polytechnic “I would like to congratulate Job Code T3059-00191 Crystal House; The Devereux Foundation I know that a lot Institute students complete of hard work by 364 Thompson Road, Webster MA 01570. members and staff working side EOE. intensive research projects by side went into WORCESTER — At WPI, all under- tively by applying the theory learned graduates are required to complete a in the classroom to the practice of solv- research-driven, professional-level proj- ing real-world problems. Recognized by j j j j ect that applies science and technology the National Academy of Engineering j Friday’s Child j to addresses an important societal need with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize or issue. for Innovation in Engineering and Elizabeth DiRuzza of Sturbridge Technology Education, WPI's pioneer- Hi! My name is Zuleika majoring in Mechanical Engineering, ing project-based curriculum engages and I want to be a singer member of the class of 2022, completed undergraduates in solving important when I grow up! the project titled Training the Trainers: scientific, technological, and societal Zuleika is an active, intelligent, Developing Robotics Faculty with problems throughout their education and inquisitive girl of Hispanic Namibia Project Center. and at more than 50 project centers Sarah McCarthy of Fiskdale, major- around the world. WPI offers more than descent. Her favorite activities ing in Computer Science, member of 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral include playing with dolls, do- the class of 2022, completed the proj- degree programs across 17 academic ing arts and crafts, singing, ect titled Designing an Application for departments in science, engineering, and dancing. She also enjoys Pediatric Eye Care in Armenia with technology, business, the social scienc- imaginary play. In her current Yerevan, Armenia (IQP). es, and the humanities and arts. Its fac- ulty and students pursue groundbreak- foster home, Zuleika is known About Worcester ing research to meet ongoing challenges to be friendly, mature, and a Polytechnic Institute in health and biotechnology; robotics good helper. She also loves to WPI, a global leader in project-based and the internet of things; advanced play with the family dog. Zuleika learning, is a distinctive, top-tier techno- materials and manufacturing; cyber, hopes to be a singer when she logical university founded in 1865 on the data, and security systems; learning grows up. principle that students learn most effec- science; and more. www.wpi.edu Zuleika enjoys going to school. While she sometimes needs prompting from adults to do her homework, she does well Joshua Hyde Library hosting Zuleika Age 13 academically once she puts her mind to it.

story time on town common Zuleika will do best in a family consisting of a male and female parent, two female parents, or a single female parent. Her social worker is open to STURBRIDGE — Join the Joshua a hummus vs peanut butter taste test families with no other children or with children who are older than Zuleika. Hyde Library on June 23 at 11 a.m. for and snack, conversation starters, and a special story time on the Sturbridge a craft activity, too! For ages three Zuleika is legally freed for adoption.Who Can Adopt? Town Common. to 12 with a caregiver. Sponsored by Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If Featured will be “The Sandwich the Friends of the JHPL. Please regis- you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in Swap” by Queen Rania, and other ter in advance at: https://forms.gle/ your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive favorite stories that lend themselves LRKH1NTe3sS8pryY8 or call 508-347- parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or to understanding differences in others, 2512. The Library is located at 306 Main not making judgments, and encourag- St. in Sturbridge. homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. ing kindness and inclusion. We'll have The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help con- OPEN nect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-2pm To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Thursday/Friday 8am-8pm Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www.mare- Saturday and Sunday 7am-2pm inc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have a permanent (BREAKFAST ALL DAY) place to call home. NOW OPEN! 220 AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD, SOUTHBRIDGE OPEN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DINNER THURSDAY & FRIDAY TIL 8PM j j j j j j 6 •T  C  V• Friday, June 11, 2021 www.StonebridgePress.com

4 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 11, 2021 Commonwealth earns highest score to date on Women’s Leadership Index BY JASON BLEAU in female CEOs and public and elected our focus on developing and supporting CORRESPONDENT officials were main drivers for the new women.” DUDLEY – The Commonwealth of score. However, she also noted that the According to the report women com- Massachusetts has received a score of number in the 2021 MWLI doesn’t reflect prise 51.5 percent of the state’s popula- 45 out of 100 in the latest version of the full impact of the pandemic where tion with only 31 percent servicing in the the Massachusetts Women’s Leadership women lost more jobs than men and, for state legislature, 8 percent being corpo- Index (MWLI) according to Nichols those still working, faced burnout and rate CEOs, 24 percent on board seats for College. increased working hours remotely. In companies, agencies or organizations, The Institute of Women’s Leadership some cases, this has even led to women and 26 percent are nonprofit CEOs. at Nichols College announced the release with young children considering leaving Retiring Nichols College President of the fourth edition of the MWLI on the workforce. At the time of the MWLI Susan Engelkemeyer, PhD, who June 1, a biannual report that assesses publication, women’s representation in helped found the Institute for Women’s the status of women in power in the the workforce was at its lowest since 1988 Leadership in 2013, said the increase commonwealth examining representa- according to Beaupre. The report also score is enlightening but there’s still tion in political, corporate, and nonprofit indicates that the wage gap remains sig- plenty of room for improvement. leadership roles statewide. The score is Courtesy Photo nificant between genders at 81 percent. “Women striving for leadership roles the highest for the commonwealth since Nichols College Associate Professor of “This past year has seen layoffs, stalled have and continue to face both challeng- the index was established with previous Communication and Marketing Jean Beaupre, careers, and stress for all workers, but es and opportunity in the workforce,” scores of 36 in 2015, 39 in 2017, and 40 in EdD, is lead researcher for the MWLI. more so for women,” said Beaupre in a said Engelkemeyer. “The Massachusetts 2019. at Nichols College and lead researcher on statement release by Nichols College. Women’s Leadership Index is a valuable Jean Beaupre, EdD, an associate pro- the MWLI, commented on the increase in “Given the many positive impacts that point of reflection and this year, we saw a fessor of communication and marketing score over the years indicating that a rise female leaders have on their organiza- rise in representation, with an increased tions and staff, it is in the best interest aggregate score of 45/100. But as we look of all that we maintain and strengthen to the future, much work remains.” Local students named to Assumption University Dean’s List WORCESTER — Assumption Assumption University provides stu- University has announced those students dents with a comprehensive, Catholic who have been named to the University's liberal arts experience through curricu- Dean's List for the spring 2021 semes- lar and co-curricular programs, includ- ter. Students named to the Dean's List ing internship opportunities, recreation- must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 al activities, and more than 60 on-campus for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be clubs and organizations. An Assumption included on the prestigious list, which education forms graduates both intellec- is announced at the completion of the tually and spiritually, inspiring wonder fall and spring semesters. Local students and purpose as they discover their voca- include: tion. Alyssa Kievra of Holland, Class of 2021 For more information, visit assump- Madison Baril of Fiskdale, Class of tion.edu. 2022 Assumption University, found- Jillian Johnson of Holland, Class of ed in 1904 by the Augustinians of the 2024 Assumption, is New England's premier "These students demonstrated incredi- university for high-quality education, ble resiliency amid the challenges posed integrating career preparation and edu- by COVID-19 during the previous academ- cation of the whole person, drawing upon ic year and remained committed to their the best in the rich and centuries-long programs of study," said Assumption tradition of Catholic higher education. University President Francesco C. Assumption, located in Worcester, Cesareo, Ph.D. "Assumption is proud of Massachusetts, seeks to provide students these students for excelling in the class- with a transformative education that room as they immersed themselves in forms graduates who possess critical the University's liberal arts curriculum, intelligence, thoughtful citizenship, and steeped in the Catholic intellectual tra- compassionate service. The University dition, and their majors preparing them offers 34 majors and 49 minors in the for meaningful lives and careers after liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing graduation." and professional studies; as well as mas- ter's and continuing education degrees and professional certificate programs. For more information about Assumption ILLAGER University, please visit www.assump- V tion.edu. 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Vehicle description: 2019 Toyota $40,000, Saint Clair Rd, Dugay, Marie F, Prius Prime Registration#/State: Un- to Kozyra, Joseph E. registered VIN: JTDKARFP1L3152712 HOLLAND Name and address of vehicle own- $387,900, 169 Brimfield Rd, Carling, er: Richard Witz of 27 Woodside drive George J, and Carling, Janice M, to Spencer MA 01562 Lyons, Megan G, and Lyons, Benjamin R. This notice has been given under the $205,000, 25 Stony Hill Rd, Sherrod, provisions of G.L.C. 255, Section 39A. Bradley S, to Babcock, Craig W. May 28, 2021 STURBRIDGE June 4, 2021 None June 11, 2021

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She is also on the ball with Academy back in 2017, becoming a the Advisory Committee schedule,” school nurse was the farthest in her said Bolandrina. “So, we stay pretty mind! close in touch.” School nurses keep students and Hernandez arrived at the Bay Path faculty safe and healthy, a role that Practical Nursing Academy in the Hernandez thought was not her cup fall of 2016. She was inducted into of tea. After graduation, she initially the National Technical Honor Society worked at the Family Health Center and was a member of the UNICEF of Worcester then as a field nurse Club. Hernandez participated in the with the Aveanna Healthcare in admissions panel interviews and Shrewsbury concentrating on pedi- competed in SkillsUSA earning a atric home care including providing Silver Medal at both District and care in school. Since August 2020, State level for the Practical Nursing she has been with the Holyoke Public category. Schools providing care within the “I am honored and grateful for classroom to medically fragile stu- the opportunities and experiences. I dents. She has come to the realization thank Bay Path for always support- that all this time her nursing journey ing me in my professional growth,” has led her to become a school nurse! concludes Hernandez. “I do remember my school nurse observation experience and the won- Courtesy Photo derful RNs at Bay Path Regional Kalie Hernandez Vocational Technical High School,” Advisory Committee, volunteering Local student receives stated Hernandez. “I just didn’t think as a mentor, speaking at informa- it was for me.” tion sessions, and most recently par- During the ongoing COVID-19 pan- ticipating in the Mock Code Team demic the school nurses across the preparation day. Hernandez has degree from Iowa State country have taken on more respon- formed a tight bond with the Bay AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University ate degrees, 609 graduate degrees and 143 sibilities that are far beyond the call Path Community that has allowed recognized 4,798 spring graduates veterinary medicine degrees. Students of duty. During an ordinary school her to work cohesively with faculty, on May 7 and 8, including Bradyn had the opportunity to attend in-person year being a school nurse is chal- staff, students, and fellow alumni. Darger of Fiskdale, who received a ceremonies and celebrations at Hilton lenging enough. Hernandez is grate- “Kalie’s been active with the Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel, Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium, which ful for her career which is anything Advisory Committee since she was Merchandising, and Design, Cum Laude. were livestreamed for those who pre- but ordinary. The school year has a student representative, she does a Iowa State awarded 4,176 undergradu- ferred a virtual option. been a whirlwind for Hernandez who wonderful job of maintaining rela- has been meeting added challenges tionships and anticipating what despite strict yet ever-evolving guide- needs to be done at the Academy,” lines and restrictions. Hernandez said Academy Director Gretheline Iowa State University takes pride in the work she does Bolandrina, DHA, MSN Ed, RN, at the Holyoke Public Schools and CRRN. “She notifies me of job oppor- credits her training and educa- tunities for our graduates. 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A total of 483 students were named Leicester: Owen Boisvert, Richard Whitinsville: Vivian Adams, Brianna Gevry, Alexandra Jones, Madeleine to the College’s Dean’s List and 977 stu- Cehon, Kristen Johnson, Austin Le, Brothers, Isabel Carroll, Jessica Duda, LaBrec, Heather Lamprey, Hannah dents were named to the Merit List. Meaghan St. George, Lindsay Tucker Jennifer Flanagan, Cora Gauthier, Lombardo, Melissa Mantia, Derrek QCC’s Dean’s List Spring 2021 Milford: Courtney Antalek, Shawn Travis Gould, Stephanie Lombardi, Matthews, Julie Milner, Abigail Students who meet the criteria below Amiel Arquillano, Angel Campos- Melissa Lozeau, Charlotte Murphy, Northrop, Paige Oliver, Katelyn Prince, and have earned 12 or more credits in a Castellanos, Thiffany De Castro, Xianglin Khadija Ouagri, Bishoy Soliman Hanna Cassandra Smeltzer, Kayleen Viner given semester are named to the Dean’s Zou East Brookfield: Keyonzia Gagne- List: Millbury: Brenna Berube, Kyle Boria, QCC’s Merit List, Spring 2021 Lamoureux, Cailin Shea • All grades must be “C” or higher. (No Elizabeth Chagnon, Kennedy Day, Students who meet the criteria below East Douglas: Katelyn Ballou, Louis grades of “I” or “X” are permitted). 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Make it securely on the top and bottom. Place your own economical citronella candles the plant in northern light. When you to protect your patio or deck from insects return, simply untie the top and let the by drilling a one inch hole near the wick plant adjust to room air for a day or two of an ordinary thick candle. before removing the plastic completely. FINANCIAL divided we fall Fill the hole with citronella, cover with Or, if you have several smaller plants, melted wax and pocket the savings! simply place a thick, wet towel in the bot- FOCUS In the 6th century B.C., Aesop *‘Tis the season of poison ivy! If you tom of the bathtub and place pots on top shared a fable about the Lion and find some of the pesky plant in your of the towel for the duration. The plants The Four Oxen. The story, if you yard, here’s an environmentally safe should remain moist for about a week. JEFF have not heard it, goes like this: way to bid the stop the poisonous pest in *Planning a road trip? Make up eco- A lion used to prowl around a field its tracks. Mix together three pounds of nomical freezer packs to keep cooler BURDICK where four oxen dwelled. Several regular table salt with a gallon of soapy foods chilled while you’re on the road. times he would try to eat them but water. Spray the solution directly on the Mix one part rubbing alcohol with two whenever he approached the four plant’s leaves and stems. It works for parts water & freeze in a gallon size zip- oxen would back their tales up to mere pennies a treatment. lock bag. The bag will be pliable enough each other with their bodies point- *Bug repellents are costly, but not if to conform to soda cans, fruits or other June is Effective Communications ed outward in different directions. you cut out the fluff and buy the active cooler items. Just re-freeze and use over Month. And it’s a good idea to rec- No matter what direction the lion ingredient in expensive commercial for- and over again. This same formula made ognize the importance of good com- approached, he was met by the horns mulas. The Center for Disease Control up in a smaller batch also works great as munications because it plays a role of one of them and could do nothing. recommends “Repel” as a safe and effec- an icebag to sooth injuries. Just be sure in almost every aspect of living – Finally, the oxen began quarreling tive mosquito repellent. Before you run to put a damp cloth between the skin and including your finances. You’ll want amongst themselves and so each out to buy a pricy pump bottle of the the icepack to prevent frostbite. to clearly communicate your finan- went off to a pasture of their own in stuff, stock up on its main ingredient, *Always toss several ziplock stor- cial goals to your loved ones – and a separate corner of the field. Then lemon eucalyptus - and save a bundle! age bags in your luggage. They can be you’ll want to hear theirs, too. the lion attacked them one by one *Who wants to spend money on a new used to stow wet swimsuits, dirty socks, Let’s look at some of the communi- and soon made an end to all four. garden hose? Extend your leaky hose to sandy seashells, and have dozens more cations you might have with family The moral to Aesop’s tale has the end of the season this way: Insert a impromptu vacation uses! When you members: become one of the most well known toothpick into the hole, just penetrating pack, toss a tablespoon or so of baking • Your spouse – You and your sayings of our time — United we the hose wall. Cut off the toothpick flush soda into a large ziplock bag to prevent spouse may have different thoughts stand, divided we fall. President with the surface of the hose. Wrap the wet bathing suits from getting mildew on about a range of financial topics Abraham Lincoln parroted the sen- hose with duct tape that covers the tooth- the trip home. – how much to save, how much to timent in his acceptance speech, pick plus two inches on each side of the *** spend, the level of debt with which during this same month in the year repair. As the water flows through the Win Dinner for Two you’re comfortable and so on. Try 1858: “A house divided against itself hose, the toothpick will swell and fill up Your tips can win you a great dinner to reach some type of consensus on cannot stand.” the hole and making a tight seal. for two at the historic Publick House these issues. However, in regard As of late, it seems the division *** Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send to investing, you don’t necessari- amongst the country and even in Produce Pointers: in a hint to be entered into a random ly have to act in unison all the our small communities has grown *Bananas give off a gas called ethylene. drawing. One winner per month will win time. You each may have differ- deeper. What this Editor noticed, If you want to speed up the ripening a fabulous three cours dinner for two at ent investment styles – one of you however, is that most well mind- of other fruits place them next to your the renown restaurant, located on Route may be more aggressive, willing to ed, kind, compassionate, intelligent bananas. 131 across the town common in historic take on more risk in exchange for people all want the same things. *When green grapes have a yellow Sturbridge. Because I'm in the business potentially higher returns, while the To be happy and successful. The tinge to them they are at their sweetest. of dispensing tips, not inventing them other would rather invest with an arguments ensue, when people have *Never store tomatoes in the refrig- (although I can take credit for some), eye toward mitigating risk, even different ideas on how to reach such erator. Besides losing their nutritional I'm counting on you readers out there to it means accepting a lower return. a state of success in our government, value, they will also lose their flavor. share your best helpful hints! Of course, there’s nothing stopping and even in our own lives. When Store tomatoes above 55°F. Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip each of you from pursuing your indi- one person thinks we should reach A *Washing produce is a necessary that has worked for you? Do you have a vidual investment strategies in your by doing x and y, and another thinks chore, but you can save money if you question regarding household or garden own accounts – IRA, 401(k) and so we should reach A by doing z, tem- whip up this homemade version of the matters? If so, why not share them with on. Still, if you are going to work pers flare. We want to remind you, pricey commercial brand for pennies: readers of Stonebridge Press publica- toward common goals – especial- that there is no reason to get heated In a spray bottle, mix two tablespoons of tions? Send questions and/or hints to: ly toward a shared vision of your when talking to a friend or col- baking soda with one cup of water. If you Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge Press, retirement lifestyle – you each may league. Getting heated at a stranger want add a tablespoon of lemon juice. P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Or want to compromise in your invest- is even more inappropriate. It's Spray veggies, let sit for a few minutes e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered ment choices. And this accommoda- ok if someone disagrees with you. and rinse! into a drawing for dinner for two at the tion is even more necessary in your Remain calm. * To make a homemade “fruit fresh” historic Publick House Inn. joint accounts. What needs to unfold, is the abil- • Your parents – If you may some- ity to hear each other out with a day be involved with your parents’ listening ear. Where one person's Valuable philosophy of an old coal miner financial plans – which is highly experience ends, another's begins. On May 31, 1975 at all seems so import- likely – you should know in advance Solutions always appear in that mid- 1:15 p.m., I was sitting ant at the time but as what to expect. This may not be the dle area, where compromises are with my friend Rob at POSITIVELY time passes and we easiest conversation to have, but made. the Sunshine Tap in look back on it all, it’s it’s an important one. So, for exam- To be steadfast in your beliefs is Traer, Iowa, eating a SPEAKING meaningless. Who we ple, ask your parents if they have important, but it's even more import- hamburger, fries and love, who loves us in a durable power of attorney, which ant to exercise some flexibility, that washing it down with return and the life we allows them to designate someone is where growth takes place. This is GARY W. a Pepsi. I was wearing build together is every- to manage their financial affairs where we can learn from someone MOORE cut off blue jeans, an thing. if they become physically or men- who doesn't think the same way we old white t-shirt with I believe too many tally incapacitated. You might also do. It does not make a person weak, Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps embla- marriages begin without commitment. inquire if they have protected them- when there is a mind shift. It makes zoned across my chest, and sandals. “If it doesn’t work out, there’s always selves against the potentially enor- them smart. Around the corner and across the divorce,” I heard a bride say a few mous costs of long-term care, such We're seeing a lot of arguing on street in Taylor Park, there was a hun- years ago. Yes, it’s easy to give up and as an extended nursing home stay. social media, people publicly going dred or so people beginning to gather move on. It’s harder to stick with it, If not, you might suggest that they back and forth, and the thread never for a wedding that was set to begin at push through the problems and make it contact a financial advisor, who can ends with any real change being two o’clock... a mere 45 minutes later. work. And yes, I understand there are offer solutions. Once you begin com- made. If you want to have a mean- The bride’s father was nervous and some relationships that cannot be fixed municating about these issues, you ingful, productive conversation pacing in his tux. With each passing and it’s necessary to move on from vio- may well want to go further into with someone online, take it to a moment he’d check his watch, look out lence and abuse, along with a few other your parents’ estate plans to deter- private message, where the world across the park, and mumble something reasons, but I believe most divorces are mine what other arrangements, if isn't watching. In the public eye, we inaudible. premature and often unnecessary. any, they have made. If it seems that all can be defensive. I asked for the check, paid the tab, My grandfather was a coal miner. He their plans are not fully developed, Now, there are extremists on both then Rob and I began our short walk to had a saying, “Stick and stay and make you may want to encourage them to sides of any argument, in those the park. it pay.” I asked him what it meant, and contact an attorney specializing in cases, there's not much you can do. As we crossed the street, I saw the he said, “Young men often quit after estate planning. There are people who want to see father of the bride rushing towards us. their first day or two in the mine. Fear • Your grown children – Just as things through one lens and one “I can’t believe this!” He growled as he of a shaft collapse or just the sickening you talk to your parents about their lens only. Fine, let them. You will approached. “I didn’t think you were experience of breathing the thick black estate plans, you’ll want to discuss also see ignorance and evil come going to show.” dust often cause them to quit. Stick the same topic with your own grown flying out of the mouths of those you I looked at Rob. “Doesn’t it begin at and stay was the advice the old timers children. Let them know who you never thought capable, fine let them. two o’clock?” I asked. would give.” have named as a durable power of Remember that the majority of the “Where’s your tux?” He demanded I realize that advise is applicable attorney, what’s in your last will people in this country want to unify. with increasing anger. to almost everything in life, includ- and testament and whether you’ve It comes down to common sense. “In the car. I’ll get dressed now.” I ing marriage. If you loved each other established a living trust. If you’re United we stand, divided we fall. quickly walked away to my 1972 green enough to get married, love each other already working with a financial That statement could not ring truer. Pinto and dressed outside the car. I was enough to stick with it and make it advisor and an estate planning pro- Be strong enough in character, half amused and half intimidated, but at work. Don’t give up. fessional, make sure your children where you are a leader, whether that two o’clock sharp, I was there as prom- Our marriage has been far from per- know how to contact these individu- be in your own community, at work ised and waiting at the alter for Arlene. fect, but we stuck with each other. We als. Of course, you don’t have to con- or in your own family. Unity should That was over 46 years ago, and we are committed to building a life and family fine your communications to estate always be the end goal. Therefore, if still married. Her dad grew to forgive together. We smoothed out the rough plans – if you want to help your you see someone that disagrees with my casual approach to the beginning of edges over time. Mistakes were made, children financially, such as loaning you, and you want to unify, have a my life with his daughter, thankfully. worked out and we learned from them them money for a down payment on conversation that will do just that. Fast forward forty-six years... and here we are forty-six years later, a home, let them know. Sometimes, try simply saying, Three grown children, two grand married, and happy. By talking with your loved ones “Hey the country is really divid- kids, and a life together has passed Maybe life really is only about who about key financial matters, every- ed right now, how can we start to before the blink of our eyes. How can we love, who loves us in return and one benefits. So, keep those lines of unify on a small scale?” That ques- this be? Where does the time go? what we build together. And you know communication open. tion puts both people in a position Aging and a bad health diagnosis has what? I think it’s more than enough. to come up with a solution that me pondering what this life is all about. Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- This article was written by Edward works for everyone. Then the dom- I keep coming up with this... umnist, speaker, and author of three Jones for use by your local Edward ino effect takes hold. Then unity “Life is about who we love, who loves books including the award-winning, Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- happens, then change, then success. us in return, and what we build togeth- critically acclaimed, “Playing with the tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward er.” Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508- “None of us is as smart, as all of What else is there? An accumulation GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- 347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edward- us.” Ken Blanchard of stuff? Accomplishments? Money? It moore.com. jones.com. Friday, June 11, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 In search of porgies but one, because they were too big! Anglers continue to catch some nice THE GREAT seabass and scup in Massachusetts! Oops! Last week's report stated that OUTDOORS Massachusetts was closed to seabass when, in fact, they are open and Rhode RALPH Island is closed until the 24th of June, opening with a three fish limit. Just TRUE another senior moment. Anglers should always check their abstracts for fish lim- As fishing heats up on the saltwater, its and regulations. It is crazy that both anglers are catching a lot of fish on most states cannot agree on season dates and fishing trips, either on a charter or on a limits! private vessel. Striper fishing has been Numerous kayaks were observed in very good on the Providence River until the Providence River, and are a very my brother and myself made a trip last common sighting of these seaworthy week. Reports were good prior to our fishing watercraft. I sure wish they were fishing trip last Wednesday, launching around in my younger years. Some are just above the Bold Point boat ramp. It equipped with a small electric motor, was a beautiful day with light winds. The while others are powered with foot ped- sun was just coming up, and the tide was als, or the old fashion paddles. Standing going out for a few more hours. Striper up in the kayaks are also easy for the younger generation, but not for me! fishing is crazy, and you never know Courtesy when they are going to be feeding or just Whatever your preference is for fish- become lazy, making for a slow day of ing, getting out there and enjoying the An unidentified angler fishing for bass in his fishing. The heavy rain prior to our trip great outdoors will keep you young and Courtesy Kayak last Saturday, at the Uxbridge Rod & cooled the water down by a few degrees. healthy, and the rewards of catching a Gun Club. striper to bring home for the table is like Nine-year-old Leah Varney fishing with her dad That is all it takes sometimes. Matt at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club last week. picture shows an unidentified member To make a long story short, we fished icing on the cake. Grab your fishing rod in their Kayak, fishing for bass at the for four hours without spotting a single and your family and go fishing! old Leah Varney, fishing with her dad Uxbridge pond. The quiet and peaceful (porgy) baitfish. Unable to catch some June 5- 6 is Massachusetts freshwater Matt at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club last surroundings was sure relaxing, away fresh for bait, we had us settle for troll- free fishing weekend. Take advantage of Saturday. They had caught one trout, and from the crazy, dangerous world around ing large rebels which produced a single the free fishing weekend, and you may were given two more by another member us. hit, but was lost halfway in. We watched just get hooked on fishing. fishing at the pond, giving them enough Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them Rods numerous anglers land stripers using This week's picture shows nine-year- trout for the supper table. The second Bending! porgies, but most were undersize and had to be released. This week, I talked to the owner of Archie’s Bait Shop in Providence, R.I., and he revealed the Manage mosquitoes to better enjoy your outdoor space following information. The day we were there, everyone that was looking for the GARDEN porgies to snag for live bait had a very hard time locating them. The stripers MOMENTS were not driving the baitfish to the top, and when they stay near the bottom, they MELINDA are hard to snag. Tides make all the difference in stim- MYERS ulating the stripers to feed, and some- times, it is the incoming or outgoing Dine, play, and enjoy your outdoor tides that are best. Stripers do not like spaces more than ever this year by man- the sun, and are often slow in there feed- aging annoying and disease-spread- ing habits, especially in shallow water. ing mosquitoes. Use a multifaceted It is not always the case, but more often approach to boost your enjoyment and than not, I find it is the norm, at least help keep mosquitoes away. for me. Last week, when we were on the Plan your outdoor activities when Providence River, we fished in four to mosquitoes are less active. Females are six feet of water hoping to find some bass the ones looking for a blood meal and and bluefish feeding near the top. In the are most active at dusk and dawn when past, many fish would swirl near the top looking for warmth and food. as the boat approached. That is the time Screened-in porches add a layer of to use surface poppers. Anyway, we had protection but only when they are no luck and decided that we had enough, intact and properly sealed. The same and headed for home. applies to your home. Check screens As we passed the area that has a few and seals around doors and windows windmills on the south shoreline, I to help keep these pests from entering noticed a half dozen boats fishing close your home. to it. Slowing the motor to get a better Use bug lights in light fixtures by Melinda Myers look at what was going on, my hunch entryways and in outdoor entertain- Scatter citronella oil and candles throughout outdoor entertainment areas and within a few was right. A school of baitfish were on ment spaces. These emit yellow light feet of guests for short-term relief from mosquitoes. top, and anglers were snagging them. that is not as attractive to mosquitoes (SummitResponsibleSolutions.com) in with the active ingredient picaridin, We quickly grabbed our rods equipped and other insects. Bug lights will not your rain barrel, pond, or other water IR3535, and the synthetic oil of lemon with snagging hooks and were pleasant- eliminate every unwanted insect but feature. Mosquito Bits quickly knock and eucalyptus. Check the label for ly surprised at the dozen of bait fish we will reduce the number visiting your down the mosquito larval population, a list of active ingredients and safety snagged in 10 or 15 minutes. lights at night and finding their way while the Mosquito Dunks provide 30 recommendations when shopping for "If only we could have had some of into your home. days of control. The active ingredient mosquito repellents. Avoid products these earlier,” I remarked to my brother. Enhance the ambience and reduce is Bacillusthuringiensis israelensis, a that contain both sunscreen and insect The tide had just changed, and the mosquito issues when entertaining naturally occurring soil bacterium that repellent since you need to apply sun- porgies were driven to the top by feeding outdoors. Use a fan to create a cool- kills the mosquito larvae but is safe for screen more often than the repellent. fish below, but not many anglers were er space and keep these weak flyers children, fish, pets, beneficial insects, Spending more time outdoors is good catching fish, and of those that were, away. Provide fragrant subtle lighting and wildlife. for our mind, body, and spirit. Using the stripers were small with most being with citronella oil and scented candles. Keep your landscape looking its a combination of mosquito-managing released. Scatter them throughout the area and best by managing weeds and groom- tactics will allow you to enjoy and ben- It was now 11 a.m., and I had had within a few feet of the guests for short- ing neglected gardens. This eliminates efit from your time outdoors. enough fishing. It was time to head for term relief. some of the resting spaces for hungry Melinda Myers has written more than home and catch a nice nap. I used to Reduce the overall mosquito popula- adult mosquitoes. 20 gardening books, including Small fish both tides in my younger years, but tion in your yard by eliminating their Always protect yourself whenever Space Gardening. She hosts The Great now one is enough. It is just nice to go breeding grounds. Empty water that outdoors. Cover as much of your skin as Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD fishing at age 82 with my brother Ken collects in items left outside. Change possible with loose fitting, light colored series and the nationally-syndicated and talk about the good old days. "Just the water in your birdbath at least clothing. Mosquitoes are less attracted Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio wait till next week, when we return to weekly or whenever you water your to the lighter colors and cannot readily program. Myers is a columnist and try our luck again on the Providence container gardens. Add a bubbler or reach your skin through loose clothing. contributing editor for Birds & Blooms River!” Vengeance is sweet. The follow- pump to keep water moving in foun- Further protect yourself by using magazine and was commissioned by ing week, Archie’s Bait & Tackle shop tains and ponds so mosquito larvae a personal repellent approved by the Summit for her expertise to write this in Providence reported on a couple of cannot survive. EPA. For those looking for DEET-free article. 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SOLD SOLD NEW PRICE NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE - 11 Bay View Rd! One of the Lake’s Premier Properties! 9,822’ of Real Nice Set on .68 Acres of Park Like Grounds with 297’ Waterfront! Over $4 DUDLEY WATERFRONT! 14 Elizabeth St! Sought After Merino Pond, WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! WEBSTER – 44 Sunny Ave! Sought Million Spent! Nothing was Spared! 18 Spacious Rooms! 5 Water View Bedrooms, 4 with their Own Bathrooms! 5.5 Bathrooms Total! Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors, AKA High Pond! Full Recreational - All Water Sports and Activities! Your Kids 35 Hall Road! In a Quite Cove After Neighborhood! 7 Room 1,632’ Grand & Spiral Stairways! Elevator from the Ground Floor up 3 to the Master Suite! In-door Resistance Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Bathroom with Steam Shower just will Love the Sandy Beach! 7 Rm Colonial! First Floor Features a Spacious Protected from the Storm! 8 Rm, Colonial! 1st Flr Features Open Flr Eat-in Country Kitchen w/Tons of Cabinet Space, Plenty of Room for a Huge off the Mirrored Exercise Room! Billiard Room! Media Room with Custom Cabinetry & Wet Bar! Fantastic Center Island Granite Kitchen with Viking Gas Range, Sub- 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! Applianced Plan, Kit w/Isl, Din Area, Fam Rm, Zero Refrigerator, 16’ Butler’s Pantry & Breakfast Bar! Open Floor Plan! Dining Area, Family Room with Cherry Entertainment Center & Wet Bar! Open Formal Dining Dining Table, Island w/Lunch Counter, Laundry Closet, Pantry Closet & Entry Closet! Comfortable 13 X 26’ Living Rm! Possible Office or Bedroom Kit, Din Rm, Spacious Liv Rm, Frplcd Liv Rm, 1.5 Baths! 2nd Flr w/3 Room, Fireplace Living Room & Atrium! Library with Private Deck! Waterfront Master Suite with Private Office, Bedroom with Triple Glass Door to its Private Deck Bedrooms & Bathrm! 2.5 Baths Total! with Panoramic Lake Views, 3 Walk-in Closets, Lake View Bathroom with Huge Multi-Head Shower, Whirlpool Tub, Double Vanity Sinks & Separate Commode/Bidet/ off the Kitchen! Full Tile Bathroom! Second Floor w/4 Possible Bedrooms, Huge Master w/Bath! Central Pedestal Sink Area! 16 Zones of Updated Geothermal Heat & Air Conditioning - 30 Tons! Recessed Lighting & Sprinkler System Through Out! 3 Car Heated Garage! 2 w/Water Views! Convenient Second Full Bathroom! Full Storage AC! Listed by Another, SOLD Tile Flrs Throughout! LPGas Heat & Hot Full House Generator! Slate Roof! All Decks & Railings Brazilian Ipe Hardwood! Copper Gutters & Downspouts! It’s Time to Reward Yourself! $2,149,900.00 Basement! 2 Zone Oil Baseboard Heat! Town Services! $399,900.00 by Lake Realty! $460,000.00 Water! Town Services! $310,000.00

ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT DUDLEY – 12 Susan Drive! Ideal 7 Rm Split! Beautifully Landscaped 18,615’ Lot including a Heated In-Ground Pool w/Pool House! Fully Applianced Kitchen w/Corian WEBSTER LAKE – 62 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 51’ Level Waterfront Lot WEBSTER LAKE – 504 Treasure Island! 6 Room Counters, Island, Hrdwd Floor & Door to the Deck! Dining Rm w/Hrdwds & Slider w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Panoramic Lake Views! 11 Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 4 Townhouse Overlooking the Pool! 1,874 Sq Ft! Stainless to Deck overlooking the Pool! Living Rm w/Bay Window, Brick Fireplace w/Wood Steel Applianced Granite Kitchen! Open Floor Plan! Dining Pellet Insert & Fujitsu Wall Mount A/C Spilt Unit! 3 Comfortable Bdrms all w/ Bathrooms, 3,269’ A/C’d Colonial! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm w/ Double Closets, Spacious 12x16’ Master! Hallway Full Bathrm w/Skylight & Door Cherry Hardwoods! Lake Facing Living Rm w/Cathedrals, Cherry Hardwoods! Slider to Waterfront Room - Full Mirrored Wall - Sliders to the Trex Deck! 2 to the Master! Lower Level 13x24’ Family Rm w/Recessed Lighting! Convenient Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Fireplaced Family Room! Half Bath! 2 Car Heated Garage! Many 2018 Updates – Roof, Siding, Windows, Deck! Spacious 1st Flr Master Bedroom w/Full Bath, Cherry Hardwoods & Walk-in Closet! Buderus Furnace, Hot Water Super Store, Oil Tank & Pool Liner! Out Back a Garage! Central Air! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Garden Area & Storage Shed! Town Services! Won’t Last! $339,000.00 Fireplaced Lower Level Family Rm! 1st & 2nd Floor Laundries! 2 Car Garage! $979,900.00 Beach! Complex Recent Siding & Roof! $389,900.00 FEATURED PROPERTY! hope2own.com IT’S A SELLER’S MARKET 508.943.4333 inking of selling, NOW is the time! Sharon Pelletier - Owner Broker Licensed in MA, CT & RI Call us, your neighborhood Real Estate Professionals, We Want for a FREE OPINION of VALUE - NO strings attached. 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Do business where the business is being done! Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

WATERFRONT THOMPSON - BECOLA RD LAND WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS Home of the Webster- Douglas Rd (Rte. 16) 26 ACRES on Sugar- loaf Hill. 1000+/- ft of road frontage ON DEPOSIT! $200,000 Hope Real Estate Group Oxford - 4 Leicester St - Approx. 8.47 ACRES! River Front- ON DEPOSIT age Possible to be Subdivided! $89,900 Upper Gore w/View of the Lake! 1+ Acre! 5+ Acre Waterfront Land On “Little Pond/ Webster - “Come visit the Sta … Artesian Well, Septic Design & Conservation - DONE. Schoolhouse Pond. Private Setting. Open $115,000. Field. 250+ feet Waterfrontage. Dead end road! Webster - Cooper Road 2 Buildable Lots! Water & Sewer $179,900 let’s Talk Real Estate!” Access. Zoned Lake Res.! ON DEPOSIT! Each $24,500.

WEBSTER - 99 UPPER GORE ROAD WEBSTER - 155 THOMPSON ROAD WEBSTER • 9 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE WEBSTER - 103 UPPER GORE RD WEBSTER • 233 - 235 NORTH MAIN STREET

SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Estate Sale! Scenic View of Beautiful Webster Lake! Location! Scenic Upper Gore! “BIRDS Beautiful CAPE! Enormous amount of updates. New Asphalt Shingles, SORRY, SOLD! Terrific opportunity for one Large business or Boardering Stone Walls! Split Level! 3 Bedrooms, EYE VIEW” of Webster Lake! Spacious & 8 New Skylights!.. 4 Bedrooms! 3 - 1/2 Baths! 24 x 26 Great Rm w/ Several businesses. 4784 st bldg. Zoned B5. Off Kitchen, Dining Rm, Hollywood Bath! Master Bedroom large 3 Family- a rare find! 1st Floor spacious Tr-Level. 2,279 sf., 4 BRS,1 full Bath, 2 Gas Fireplace! Master Suite w/”Spa Like” Bath & Soaking Tub!WHAT & Master Bath. Fireplaced Living Room! Finished Lower 2 bedroom apartment. 2 - 2nd floor, 3 bedroom half baths. Inground pool. 2 Car Garage I395 exit 1. High Traffic & Visibility. Excellent MORE COULD YOU WANT? INGROUND POOL? OK!! has that TOOl! All Painted! SS Appliances. New Tankless Hot Water Boiler. $467,000 Level w/1/2 Bath, Garage. “Salt Water” Inground Pool. apartments Walkout basement to off street park- $275,000. Location! assisted sale $695,000. $319,000. ing. $289,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg Webster Lake - 100 Lakeside Ave WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL Webster - 401 Treasure Island Condo SUNSETS! Extraordinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living in mind, Custom WEBSTER LAKE! Treasure Island Townhouse! UNIT# 401 end unit. Year round en- Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room. Nicely joyment! Quiet summers on big & beautiful Webster Lake! 6 Rooms Applianced situated on a .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake frontage! Enhanced by a all natural shoreline! All you need Kitchen. Open Floor Plan! Dining Area. Hardwood Floor & Carpet. Master Bed- to live is located on the 1st floor. Grand 2 story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen, lake facing dining , room, W/2 Closets, Master Bath! 2-1/2 Baths Total! Slider to Deck & Slider to formal dining room, media room & spacious 1st floor guest the Patio! Central Air! Central Vac! Very efficient natural gas heat & hot Water! 2 BR Suite w/private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced SORRY, SOLD! lake-facing corner master suite w/luxurious private bath, 3 Boat Slips D10 & D11 in the Private Marina. Heated Pool! Natural Sandy Beach! more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! Something Special! Re- member, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. $439,000.

Century 21 XSELL Realty PUT YOUR TRUST IN US Worcester - Auburn Dudley TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE XSELL REALTY (774) 772-7072 (508) 461-7550 Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 MAY’S SINGLE FAMILY HOMES REAL ESTATE MARKET Diane Luong 774-239-2937 AUBURN Maria Reed 508-873-9254 ReMax Advantage 1 May 2020 May 2021 Trend 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 Median Price $331,000 $385,000 m CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT Market Volume $5,647,350 $8,190,900 m # of Homes Sold 16 21 m OXFORD Buumville Condominiums Avg Days on Market 20 19 n Month Supply Inv. .8 .49 n End unit, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, WEBSTER Garage under, Applianced, Median Price $279,500 $298,500 m Plus carpeting, Potential to nish Market Volume $2,766,000 $6,044,200 m lower level # of Homes Sold 10 16 m 1 Melissa Ln. ~ $249,900 Avg Days on Market 34 22 n SZYMCZK SELLS! ON DEPOSIT Month Supply Inv. 1.68 .67 n Sellers – Now Is e Contact us to find more about your neighborhood market & what your home is worth! Inventory is extremely low! Right Time! Call for a FREE Market Analysis Dudley: 4 Bedrooms, Monique Golemo Lisi Velez Doreen Jammie Johnny Wariebi Angela Clark Diane Strzelecki Jillian DeGrace 2 Bedrooms , 2.5 Bath, Family Room, Country Kitchen, 508-414-0799 774-289-4641 Gagliastro Geddis (508) 335-5076. 508-410-1319 (508) 335-2384 (860)315-3636 Call Diane, (774)757-2313 774-242-9752 Fantastic View 2 Baths, Fenced Yard Our Commitment to you  Integrity  Hard Work  Excellent Service 815 Beacon Park- Assisted Sale 2 Ellis St- $324,900 Joann or Maria Friday, June 11, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 CMS Chamber to present ribbon cutting ceremony at Heal, Inc.

STURBRIDGE — All are invited and information to choose what is to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to right for you. officially welcome Heal, Inc., can- Meet the team at Heal, Inc.and nabis dispensary to Sturbridge on tour the dispensary on June 18th! Friday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. Join There will be light refreshments and the Chamber of Central Mass South, gift-card raffles from local business- local dignitaries, our neighbors and es. Bring any questions you may guests as we offer Heal, Inc., our have about Heal, cannabis and their new Member, a warm welcome to plans for the future. The ribbon Sturbridge! cutting event is free of charge and Heal opened its doors for business no RSVP is required. Just swing on on May 21, but now it’s time to snip by their Sturbridge location at 660 the red ribbon and make it official. Main St. Ample free parking is avail- The management of Heal, Inc. are able. Contact Heal, Inc. by phone at thrilled to join a vibrant Sturbridge 508-492-2010. Visit online for oper- business community as active and ating hours, more information, and beneficial members. Heal, Inc.is an to book your appointment at www. adult-use cannabis dispensary car- Healmj.com. rying premium products from the If it is time for you to grow your best producers in the state. With a business and join a dedicated and warm and welcoming store and staff, passionate business community, Heal is here to provide the finest Courtesy visit the Chamber of Central Mass cannabis as well as the knowledge Heal Inc., cannabis dispensary is open for adult-use at 660 Main St. in Sturbridge. South online at cmschamber.org.

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Courtesy Photo The proposed location of Amazon’s new warehouse on Sturbridge Road in Charlton.

several parties to avoid making the AMAZON vote about Amazon itself. continued from page A1 “In reality, we were eager to intro- bers. We realize if this project moves duce Amazon prior to the vote on forward it’s going to be a long-term Article 17. We had no intention, and investment in the community and a it wasn’t a concern about introducing long-term investment in the region. Amazon to the community that pre- We want to make sure that the num- vented that from happening. What bers we’re talking about here today we were trying to abide by was that 2021 are a baseline that we can begin these this was one site of a number of sites conversations. If anything, they’ll only for which Article 17 governed and grow larger.” it was not appropriate for us at that Near the end of the presentation time to make Article 17 about this Selectman David Singer brought up particular property only or about his decision to side with other select- our intended development and the men against Article 17 prior to the occupancy of Amazon. It would have annual town meeting stating that there been inappropriate for us to do that was some confusion among members of ahead of Article 17 being voted upon the public about why Amazon’s name as agnostic to anything other than couldn’t be divulged prior to the vote. whether the community was open to Stonebridge Press Presents While Singer made it clear he wasn’t these type of economic development against the project calling it “a good projects being considered,” said CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021! opportunity for both Charlton and DiCola. Amazon” he sought an answer for Selectman Steven Koronis made the lack of transparency leading up a point that even without Amazon’s in the June 18 issue of all of our papers to the vote. name attached voters approved the DEADLINE FRIDAY JUNE 11 NOON (space) • Copy by Monday Noon “There have been comments made article showing an interest in eco- Run in one (your choice of 1 publication), ve at town meeting and online. I’m hear- nomic development in Charlton. (Spencer New Leader, Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Villager, ing from some people that there was “Keep in mind that the town meet- a confidentiality agreement or non- ing vote, whether or not we knew Southbridge News Webster Times) disclosure agreement which is why who it was, it was (decisively) in the or all seven publications. we couldn’t find out before now who positive,” said Koronis. “The town sent it was. I’m hearing from others there and overwhelming message that, yes, Publications to choose from: Spencer New Leader, Auburn News, was no confidentiality agreement. we are looking for development, we are Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Villager, Webster Times, This has nothing to do with Amazon looking for something like this, so let’s Blackstone Valley Tribune, Southbridge News or (Bluewater Group), this is purely learn about it. That was the message.” on the town side. There’s a lot of con- Selectman Singer followed up SPONSOR A SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS LIST FOR $250. fusion,” said Singer. “To me, honesty Koronis’s comment stating that while and transparency for our residents is the selectmen may disagree on the sig- Ask us what schools are available. paramount and I just want to clarify nificance of transparency in this partic- and eliminate the confusion.” ular case, Singer was “glad” the voters 1. 2.4” X 2.5” block 2. Full Banner (10” X 2 ) 3. 1/8th page (5” X 5”) 4. 1/4 page John DiCola of Bluewater Group approved the Article and allow Amazon (dble blocks available a. one pub = $96 a. one pub = $120 (5” X 10 or 10” X 5”) admitted that there was no confiden- to come forward with a potential oppor- at $60/$120/$170 b. 5 pubs = $192 b. 5 pubs = $240 a. one pub = $240 tiality on nondisclosure agreement tunity for growth in Charlton. a. 1 pub = $30 c. 7 pubs = $272 c. 7 pubs = $340 b. 5 pubs - $480 that prevented them from including If the project goes through Amazon b. Five pubs = $60 c. 7 pubs = $680 Amazon’s name in town discussions. expects to open the facility as early as c. Seven pubs = $85 Feel free to mention certain grads He said this was a decision made by the summer of 2023. that may be working for you!

our most important court. We can try to For more information or to reserve space, GRANT prevent a lifetime of involvement with continued from page A1 please contact the criminal justice system for these to overcome them over the last year kids,” Early said. “It is crime preven- June Simakauskas, for the through Zoom and other virtual plat- tion at its best.” Spencer New Leader, Charlton Villager, forms. The program operates in all five Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune “It is astounding how effective the juvenile courts in Worcester County at 508-909-4062, (Worcester, Milford, Leominster, program has been, despite the global or email [email protected] pandemic. I regularly connect with oth- Fitchburg, and Dudley). The diversion ers via Zoom, assisting them in becom- program serves local youths ages 12-17 ing more effective communicators, who are charged with assault and bat- Mikaela Victor, for the empathic family members, and stronger tery on a family member or a caregiver. Southbridge News, Webster Times, advocates for their needs,” said local Individuals qualifying for the pro- or Sturbridge Villager diversion coordinator Ivette Reyes, a gram can have their arraignments post- at 508-909-4126, regular member of the program. poned for up to three months while the In recent years, state officials have family is connected with services. If or email [email protected] focused heavily on increasing programs the service plan is being followed for and resources for juvenile offenders. each step, the charge will ultimately be The goal is to prevent them from wind- dismissed prior to arraignment and the Stonebridge Press & Villager Newspapers, P. O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 ing up in adult institutions. juvenile will avoid having a criminal www.508local.com | find us on Facebook @508local “Our juvenile court is, in many ways, record. 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 11, 2021 Boat Lifts & Docks Hewitt dock styles and layouts provide a perfect fit. Lifts perfectly sized and equipped to protect your watercraft. STRONGER MATERIALS. SMARTER DESIGN. GREATER VALUE.

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