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ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM ‘Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others’ Friday, March 28, 2008 Chiero’s trial date looms as attorney seeks to have case tossed on evidence BY ANDY LEVIN mother, Nancy TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Chiero, who was UXBRIDGE — Accused murderer found fatally stabbed Lee Chiero will head to trial later in the basement of this spring unless a judge accepts a the 17 No Way home defense motion to dismiss the case the two shared. on grounds the district attorney’s Chiero’s Boston- office did not present favorable evi- based attorney has Lee Chiero dence to the grand jury. mounted an insanity Chiero, 36, faces murder charges defense on behalf of his client, in the Jan. 15, 2007 death of his Turn To CHIERO page A14

Thomas Mattson photo Bob Dick on guitar, Ken Taylor on base and Erica Brown singing and fiddling at the Grass Roots Coffeehouse last Friday night. Douglas schools seek FIDDLER IN THE BASEMENT 7.47 percent increase BY THOMAS MATTSON lion, because the TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER school department RENOWNED MUSICIAN ERICA BROWN PLAYS GRASS ROOTS DOUGLAS — The School will use about Committee will present Town $552,000 in School BY THOMAS MATTSON her talent on the fiddle before a finest fiddlers,” Brown combined Meeting voters a proposed fiscal Choice revenue to TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER crowd of maybe 60 at the Rockdale bluegrass and old-time fiddling with year 2009 budget of about $11.5 supplement the NORTHBRIDGE — Although she Congregational Church. the adept instrumental command of million, up some 7.47 percent budget. has played her fiddle before an audi- It was one of a series of shows put the classically trained violinist she from current spending levels. State Chapter 70 Nancy Lane ence of 8,000, Erica Brown seemed on by the Grass Roots Coffeehouse. The total expenditures are funds will com- just as content March 21 to convey Called “one of New England’s Turn To FIDDLE page A10 expected to be around $12 mil- Turn To SCHOOLS page A10

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NHS students tackle civic responsibilities TRIBUNE ALMANAC BY ANDY LEVIN TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER QUOTATION OF THE WEEK NORTHBRIDGE — Most of today’s high school upperclassmen are not exactly known for their civic “It never ceases to amaze me when they learn engagement, but Rene Lafayette is that their vote can be as important as mine, or undaunted. Lafayette, a social studies teacher Deval Patrick’s, or George W. Bush’s.” at Northbridge High School, has introduced an elective seminar for — NHS civics teacher Rene Lafayette, seniors with the goal of instilling on his Civics in Action seminar. upon them a lasting commitment to civic participation. OPEN TO CLOSE Citizenship in Action, which began in January, takes a hands-on Northbridge Town Manager approach to fostering an interest in (508) 234-2095 government among the six seniors Northbridge Town Clerk enrolled in the class. Lafayette, 46, (508) 234-2001 brings considerable public experi- Northbridge Middle School, Pleasant Street, Whitinsville ence to the classroom: A former (508) 234-8718 four-term Rhode Island legislator, he Northbridge Elementary School, 87 Linwood Ave., also once served as the sheriff of Whitinsville (508) 234-5264 Providence County. Northbridge High School, Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville The class recently hosted state (508) 234-6221 Rep. George Peterson, R-Grafton, Balmer School, Crescent Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-8161 who discussed Beacon Hill politics Grammar & Primary Schools, Cross Street, Whitinsville (508) with the students. Peterson, the 234-6346 House minority whip, answered stu- Special Education Department. 87 Linwood Ave. dent questions ranging from casinos Whitinsville (508) 234-8701 to medical marijuana to the abolish- ment of tolls on the Massachusetts Douglas Town Manager Turnpike. (508) 476-4000, ext. 101 “I always enjoy visiting Douglas Town Clerk Northbridge High School and this Courtesy photo (508) 476-4000 was no exception,” said Peterson, Douglas Elementary School, Gleason Court, Douglas (508) State Rep. George Peterson, R-Grafton, addresses Northbridge High School students ear- 476-2154 who has served in the Legislature lier this month. since 1994. “These young people Douglas Intermediate School, 21 Davis St., Douglas (508) were definitely ready with well-pre- 476-3332 pared questions on real issues that Early Childhood Center, 29 Depot St., Douglas (508) 476- are confronting the General Court.” 4034 The House’s third-ranking concept he developed while teaching in November’s presidential election. Special Education Department, 29 Depot St., Douglas (508) Republican, Peterson also described at Blackstone Millville Regional “One student registered already 476-4035 aspects of the legislative process to High School. and voted in the primary,” he said. the class. Student David Fisette “Unfortunately, I never had the “It never ceases to amaze me when Uxbridge Town Manager asked the representative about how opportunity to implement it there,” they learn that their vote can be as (508) 278-8600 bills are submitted, while fellow sen- Lafayette said. “The class is still a important as mine, or Deval Uxbridge Town Clerk ior Will Anderson inquired about work in progress, but its focus is to Patrick’s, or George W. Bush’s.” (508) 278-3156 the minority party’s responsibility. demystify government for young Attending and making a presenta- Uxbridge High School, 62 Capron St., Uxbridge (508) 278- “Our role is to give another point people. Another point is [to learn tion on next month’s Annual Town 8633 of view,” Peterson said in a frank how] to make government work for Meeting will be the student’s “cap- Taft Elementary School, 16 Granite St., Uxbridge (508) 278- response to the latter question. you.” stone project.” 8643 Eric Mead asked about the Students are also learning about “It’s a great opportunity for the Whitin Intermediate School, 120 Granite St., Uxbridge prospect for developing wind tur- how to make their voices heard, students to see democracy in (508) 278-8640 bines in the state; Ryan Duvernay according to Lafayette. action,” Lafayette said. “I think it’s Special Education (508) 278-8654 spoke about the aforementioned “We have reviewed newspapers, a uniquely New England opportuni- gaming issue. opinion pieces and political car- ty.[Town Meeting] is New England’s toons,” he said. “One of the ways I greatest contribution to American Lafayette plans to host other law- HE TATS makers in the coming weeks, among want knowledge shared is to call on government.” T S them state Sen. Richard Moore, D- individuals from politics and the Lafayette said teaching is simply Median Household Income (MHI) By Age ($) Uxbridge, and Northbridge Town media to give their views. To say it is an extension of his career in public Moderator Harold Gould. He is also eye-opening is an understatement.” service, which has also included Town Householder 25-34 Northbridge ...... 50,337 working to arrange a visit by U.S. His students are learning how to time in the nonprofit sector. Auburn...... 55,000 Oxford ...... 56,469 Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield. writer letters to the editor as well “I really view teaching in a public Brimfield ...... 57,917 Southbridge...... 35,625 “So far, we have about 90 percent longer opinion pieces — something school, particularly social studies, Brookfield ...... 47,083 Spencer ...... 46,667 attendance and no one has fallen Lafayette described as “building as a continuation,” he said. Charlton...... 61,007 Sturbridge ...... 67,279 asleep,” Lafayette said about the blocks of citizenship.” “Teaching is in many ways more ful- Douglas ...... 62,155 Uxbridge ...... 69,896 fledgling civics seminar. “Not only Film is yet another aspect of filling; it’s just as great, if not a Dudley ...... 55,063 Wales ...... 50,536 are they participating, but they are Citizenship in Action. The seniors greater responsibility. I have the Holland ...... 53,958 Webster ...... 42,716 asking questions about what is have watched political classics responsibility of molding future Leicester ...... 57,250 going on around them.” including “Citizen Kane,” “Mr. leaders.” Lafayette also teaches American Smith Goes to Washington,” “All the Since the 1970s, civic apathy SUNRISE/SUNSET Studies II, a standard class for President’s Men” and “The among young people has been well Northbridge High School juniors Candidate.” documented. In the 1972 presidential Saturday, March 29 —— 6:35 a.m. —— 7:11 p.m. that covers the period from the Lafayette said “an amplification of election, 48 percent of 18- to 20-year- Sunday, March 30 —— 6:34 a.m. —— 7:12 p.m. Industrial Revolution until today.He the practical” is a critical feature of olds voted. By 1996, turnout among Monday, March 31 —— 6:32 a.m. —— 7:13 p.m. views the class as a natural lead-in the class’s agenda, noting that all that group had fallen to 31 percent. Tuesday, April 1 —— 6:30 a.m. —— 7:14 p.m. to Citizenship in Action, which is a his students would register to vote Wednesday, April 2 — 6:28 a.m.—— 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 3 — 6:27 a.m. —— 7:17 p.m. Friday, April 4 ——— 6:25 a.m. —— 7:18 p.m.

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BY THOMAS MATTSON but increase to 15 hours for through their senior year. TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER today’s sophomores, the class of The only change in the DOUGLAS — Pretty soon 2010. requirements for today’s sopho- Indian and Chinese math For today’s freshmen, 20 hours mores through their senior whizzes won’t want to do a year of community service would be year is the five more hours — abroad at Douglas High School. required. And for this year’s for a total of 15 — of communi- AACCURACYCCURACY It’ll be too tough. eighth-graders, the class of 2012, ty service. Gregory Myers, assistant prin- not only would they have to take Today’s freshmen would add cipal of Douglas High School, four math courses and three in a science course for a total of WWAATCHTCH has laid out some strengthening science, but they would need to three over their four years of of the curriculum requirements perform 25 hours of community high school, and do 20 hours of The Blackstone Valley Tribune that calls for more math and sci- service. community service. ence and slightly more credit for Current graduation require- Today’s eighth-graders not is committed to accuracy in all taking Advanced Placement ments for the class of 2008 are: only would have to take four its news reports. Although courses. • English, 20 credits (four math courses and three science numerous safeguards are in The current math require- courses). courses, but they would have to ment at Douglas High School is • History,20 credits (four cours- boost their number of commu- place to ensure accurate report- three courses for a total of 15 Thomas Mattson photo es). nity hours to 25. ing, mistakes can occur. credits. The proposal Myers pre- Gregory Myers • Mathematics, 15 credits Meanwhile, high school offi- Confirmed fact errors will be sented to the School Committee (three courses). cials are proposing the formula for consideration at its March 19 today’s freshmen, the class of • Science, 10 credits (two cours- to determine Grade Point corrected at the top right hand meeting was that, starting with 2011. Instead of taking two sci- es). Average (GPA) and class rank corner of page A3 in a timely the class of 2012, a student would ence courses worth 10 points, • Physical Education and be amended. Currently, Honors manner. be required to take four math they would be asked to enroll in Health, 10 credits (two courses). and Advanced Placement cours- If you find a mistake, call courses for a total of 20 credits. three science courses that gener- • Technology, five credits (one es are both weighted the same, Today’s sophomores, juniors ate 15 credits. course). at 1.05 of the “1” baseline for (508) 234-2107 during normal and seniors have to take 112 cred- The class of 2012 would take • Senior Project, two credits electives and College Prep business hours. During non- its in their four years of high not only the three science cours- (one course). courses. Under the new format, business hours, leave a message school to be eligible for gradua- es, but also four math courses • Electives, 30 credits (six honors courses would receive a tion. This year’s juniors would instead of the three required of courses). 1.05 rating and Advanced in the editor’s voice mailbox. be required to bear the same aca- preceding classes. • Community Service, 10 Placement would get a 1.10 The editor will return your demic load as today’s seniors — In addition, community serv- hours. value. phone call. 112 total credits. Under the pro- ice hours for today’s junior and That format stays exactly the The School Committee is con- posal, things would change with senior classes would stay at 10, same for this year’s juniors sidering the proposals. Stack resigns after injuring teen in car accident MUNICIPAL EETINGS BY ANDY LEVIN Reached at home Monday evening, Stack’s The vote followed a public hearing on the M TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER wife declined to comment on the matter, say- new charges, which will mean lower water ing only that her husband was recovering bills, but higher sewer rates, for residents. UXBRIDGE — The abrupt resignation of NORTHBRIDGE Daniel Stack has left the Board of Selectmen from his injuries at an unspecified medical The new water rate will be a minimum of facility. $20.72, down from $23.04. For most water users, here with a second vacancy. Tuesday, April 8 Stack stepped down from the board last “He’s making progress, but we would rather the average yearly bill will drop from $345.60 to keep this a family matter,” she said. $295. The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. week after he was involved in a motor vehicle in the high school. accident that seriously injured a Rhode Island Town Manager Jill Myers said she heard The new sewer rate will rise from $32.72 to The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in teenager on Tuesday,March 18. Stack had suffered an injury to his elbow and $36, which means an average annual increase At this past Monday night’s meeting, was “pretty bumped up,” but also declined fur- of about $75. Town Hall. ther comment. The new rate structure is divided into three Selectmen Chairwoman Julie Woods Monday, April 14 announced Stack’s departure with “a heavy Elected to the board in an upset win over for- components: usage rates, capital improvement The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. heart” and wished him well. She then read a mer Selectman Harry Romasco in May 2006, fees and connection charge. brief statement from the former selectman Stack has also been active at the Village “The purpose of establishing three separate in Town Hall. Congregational Church in Whitinsville and rate components is to distinguish the costs asso- dated Friday,March 21. UXBRIDGE “I regret that I must inform you of my resig- with veterans’ organizations. ciated with routine system operations from the His resignation leaves two of the board’s five extraordinary costs associated with major capi- nation from the Board of Selectmen for the Tuesday, April 1 town of Uxbridge,” Stack wrote. “Recent seats vacant; former Selectman James Dwyer tal repairs, replacements, upgrades or other sys- vacated his post last spring when he moved to tem improvements for which long-term debt The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. events in my life have made it physically and in the high school. mentally impossible for me to continue serv- Sutton. Dwyer’s three-year term is set to be obligations are incurred, and to provide a filled at the annual town election May 20. rate/assessment scheme that will apportion the ing as a member of the board.” Wednesday, April 9 According to WPRI Channel 12 Eyewitness Woods said filling Stack’s position would rates, assessments and charges attributable to require holding a special election at a later the water supply and wastewater disposal sys- The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in News in Providence, police said Stack, 56, was Town Hall. seen driving without his headlights on when date because his departure came days after the tems in a fair and equitable manner among deadline to take out papers to be a candidate in existing and new users,” selectmen wrote in a he crossed over into the southbound lanes of Monday, April 14 Route 102 in Burrillville, R.I. Stack crashed the election. memo announcing the public hearing. • In other business, selectmen unanimously Selectmen held the public hearing and voted The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. head-on into a car driven by Kristopher Plante, in Town Hall. 17, of Pascoag, R.I. The teen was hospitalized approved new water and sewer rates that will in their role as water and sewer commission- in serious condition last week. go into effect in April. ers. DOUGLAS Tuesday, April 1 The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Hannaford customers’ card numbers stolen in Town Hall. BY DAVID DORE theft, Eleazer said, “we did a thorough audit of • Contact the fraud departments of credit card Wednesday, April 2 STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER the system to ensure that we had every bit of issuers and ask them to monitor accounts for The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Despite having what a spokesman said was prevention and protection capability working suspicious activity or cancel accounts. in the high school. “some of the best security in the industry,” on behalf of protecting our data.” • Examine bank accounts for suspicious activ- hackers were able for three months to intercept “We realize this incident may raise concerns ity. Tuesday, April 8 credit and debit card information from cus- and questions for our customers, and we sin- • Consider placing a security freeze on credit The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in cerely regret any inconvenience this attack on reports, which prohibits credit reporting agen- tomers of Hannaford Supermarkets. Town Hall. That led to what Hannaford Vice President of our system may cause you,” Hannaford Chief cies from releasing information from credit Marketing Carol Eleazer said was 2,000 cases of Executive Officer Ron Hodge stated in a release reports without written authorization. Victims fraud. She said Monday, March 24 she could not posted on the chain’s Web site (www.han- of identity theft can put a security freeze on provide information on how many of those naford.com). their account for free, cases were customers of the Hannaford store in Besides posting information on the Web site, while in all other cases Uxbridge. Hannaford set up a toll-free number, (866) 591- credit reporting agen- For now, Eleazer recommended that cus- 4580, to answer questions customers might have. cies can charge a $5 fee Save Money With Alternative Heating Source tomers check their financial statements for sus- Coakley recommended customers also con- to place, temporarily sider taking the following steps if they have lift or remove a securi- FULL LINE OF STOVES PELLET • COAL • WOOD picious charges and contact their credit card STOVE CLEANING- Your pellet stove should have companies if they find anything. been, or might be, affected: ty freeze. Stove Premium • Call one of the three major credit bureaus For more informa- Cleaning “North America’s a major cleaning every year, just like your oil Pellets According to Eleazer and a press release from Special $125 (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) and place a tion on placing a secu- w/ appt. #1 Outdoor burner. A through cleaning of your pellet stove in Stock. state Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office, Wood will have it performing as efficiently as the day Get’em by the fraud alert on their credit report. The fraud rity freeze, call the Furnace” the intrusion into Hannaford’s computer net- you bought it. With the price of oil over $3/gallon, BAG or by alert, good for 90 days, requires credit card com- attorney general’s con- the Tons work occurred between Dec. 7 and March 10 and you are relying on your pellet stove more than involved 4.2 million credit and debit card trans- panies to call before opening new accounts or sumer hotline at (617) increasing credit limits. The fraud alert also 727-8400, or visit ever. Don’t you want it running as best it can? actions. The theft occurred during the process Let our trained staff assist you with your heating needs. of transmitting credit and debit card informa- allows customers to receive one free credit www.mass.gov/ago. Hours: tion (including card numbers) to credit card report from each of the three credit bureaus. Tues & Wed 11-5 companies. The information, Eleazer said, did • Order a copy of their credit reports and look David Dore may be Frederickson Farm Thurs 10-8 not include information such as customers’ for unauthorized activity. reached at (508) 909- 1051 Chopmist Hill Rd. (Rt. 102) N. Scituate, RI 401-647-5427 Fri & Sat 10-5 names and addresses. • If anything unexplained is found, an extend- 4140, or by e-mail at The breach affected Hannaford stores in New ed fraud alert good for seven years can be placed ddore@stonebridge- www.fredericksonfarm.com • [email protected] England and New York, co-owned Sweetbay on credit reports. That will involve filing a press.com. stores in Florida, and independently owned police report and providing a copy to the credit stores in the Northeast that carry Hannaford bureaus. products. When asked why it took so long for the breach to be discov- ered, Eleazer said the credit card companies Greetings! — not Hannaford — Let’s be Honest - At Harbro the price you see is the price you pay. We don’t try to insult you had the transaction by having hidden costs that add up to thousands extra when you sign the paperwork. Here is data. Hannaford was a list of very common tricks that dealerships use. not notified of the breach until Feb. 27, Harbro VS The Big Dealerships she said. At that point, Hannaford began an $0 Documentation Fees: $99-$599 investigation, with $0 help from computer Registry Running/Title Prep Fees: $49-$199 security experts. $0 Unnecessary Interest Rate Mark Up : $300-$3000 +/- At the same time, the $0 Fine Print Mark Ups (asterisks*): $3000-$8000 United States Secret Service is conducting a President’s Day is the time that most dealerships spend lots of money advertising to get you criminal investigation. to buy into their “latest and greatest” deals. A few weeks ago some local larger new car According to Eleazer, dealerships were fined $290,000 for fraudulent and misleading advertising by Mass Attorney the investigation was General Martha Coakley. continuing as of Monday,March 24. At Harbro our prices are listed with Kelly Blue Book values printed alongside our selling The breach occurred price. despite Hannaford hav- If you are tired of feeling mistreated come to see us. We have been in business since 1973 ing state-of-the-art and will not steer you in the wrong direction. security that met industry standards, TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Eleazer said. In fact, she noted, Hannaford Harbro Sales & Services, Inc. Harbro Sales & Services, Inc. was certified as com- 546 Providence Rd. (Rt. 122) 103 Worcester Rd. (Rt. 12) pliant by the payment Linwood, MA 01525 Webster, MA 01570 card industry in Phone: 508-234-6767 Phone: 508-943-6969 February. 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FRANK G. ANDY CHILINSKI LEVIN PRESIDENT & EDITOR PUBLISHER Unitarian EDITORIAL Old Boston s a Midwesterner, I became interested in “Old Boston” when I attended a small Combating Aschool run by a Boston Brahmin. His name was John DeQuedville Briggs, our headmaster, a Harvard Phi Beta Kappa, class of 1906, and son of Dean LeBaron Russell Briggs, gas prices who had been president of Radcliffe and Boylston professor of Oratory and Rhetoric. Mr. Briggs came to Minnesota via the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. he skyrocketing cost of gasoline is, of And in his course, a major contributor to the migration from Tnation’s economic woes. the East to the But not only is the soaring cost of gas caus- Midwest, he MUSINGS ing prices of just about everything else to was not unlike inflate — commuters are finding the $35 to $50 the great it now takes to fill a car’s tank especially dis- Unitarian tressing. preacher James THOMAS Gas prices in the $2.50 range, common Freeman MATTSON throughout much of 2007, seem a downright Clarke, who bargain compared to the typical $3.10 per gal- went from lon (and even more for high-grade fuels) that SOUND OFF Harvard Divinity School at the age of 23 consumers are now shelling out at the pump. straight to Louisville, Ky.That was in 1833. It’s hard to fathom that a decade ago a person When Briggs arrived in St. Paul, Minn., he could top off his or her car for well under $20. Get off the fence became a close friend of Scott Fitzgerald, who So where do we turn? Penalizing the big oil had been a student at the school before going off companies with higher taxes has emotional After watching the Uxbridge selectmen’s the selectmen won’t give her the okay,despite to Princeton. appeal, but they ultimately are not the only meeting on March 10, I’m shocked that they the fact that the Public Safety Committee By the time I met Briggs, he had a pedagogi- source of the problem. Moreover, nothing can could not take a small step and take a posi- gave the opinion that this could be done with cal reputation and eminence almost unparal- prevent Exxon-Mobil and the like from rais- tion on allowing Deborah North of Hecla proper conditions. But no… now the select- leled throughout the state. He was a tall man in ing their prices even further to protect lucra- Street to remove gravel from her property in men want her to go to the Zoning Board of his sixties who favored a three-piece brown suit tive profits. exchange for a donation of the 25-acre parcel, Appeals. For what? Even if they approve the and he liked to tuck his thumbs under his vest, Developing alternative sources of energy is plus a 2-acre island, to the town for recre- request, the selectmen could effectively veto coincidentally revealing his “Phi Bete” key for the long-term answer, but so far the federal ation. it months later. excellence in mathematics and music. government seems to be paying only lip serv- This has been going on since last summer. Why can’t they just make a simple deci- As a boy of 10, I looked up at him in awe. He ice to such an initiative. Another solution is to The owner has provided the selectmen with sion? Either they want the land for the town was the only link I had at that time to the world purchase a hybrid car, but they are expensive all of their requests for photographs and site — providing all requirements are met — or of “Old Boston.” and relatively few models are available. studies by her engineer. She appears willing they don’t. I recently came upon an 1891 autobiography For now, individuals need to take steps to to adhere to all the rules of gravel removal, so of the Rev. Clarke, who was the epitome of increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. what is their problem? All she is asking is to PERPLEXED IN UXBRIDGE Boston Unitarianism in the 19th century,and as The Automotive Aftermarket Industry go through the DPW for safety reasons, but I read it I found many echoes of Briggs. Clarke Association has suggestions that it claims can hobnobbed with Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver save a commuter up to $1,200 annually on Wendell Holmes and Margaret Fuller and oth- trips to the pump. ers of the Transcendentalist school. And he • Make sure your vehicle’s gas cap is in The company you keep traveled widely, once going out to Wisconsin proper working order. Damaged, loose or and Minnesota and remarking on the beauty of missing caps cause nearly 150 million gallons the St. Croix River that is the eastern boundary or his most ardent follow- preaches of unity, togetherness of Minnesota with Wisconsin. of gasoline to vaporize into thin air every ers — for that is what they and peace. year. Unitarianism has traditionally not been Fhave become, followers BIRD’S Why is that important? caught up in fine theological distinctions. And • Keep your vehicle’s tires properly inflated, more than supporters — presi- Because all of the words he uses, when Christianity became more crisis-centered otherwise they can cost up to two miles a gal- dential hopeful Barack taken together, add up to being lon of fuel efficiency. NEST after World War I, Unitarianism seemed to have Obama’s speech last Tuesday patriotic. It is what makes passed its day of glory. • Replace your vehicle’s spark plugs on a was probably more than America the great nation she is, regular basis. Old or dirty plugs can cause But when you read about the life of someone enough. WALTER built on the backs of patriots like James Freeman Clarke, you can under- engine misfiring, which wastes fuel. In it, he denounced the who shed blood and worse to • Replace your vehicle’s air filter on a regu- BIRD JR. stand what a great influence Unitarianism had ridiculous and downright dan- ensure her independence. upon this nation not so long ago. His operating lar basis to prevent clogging and improve fuel gerous rantings of spiritual Why so much problem saying efficiency by as much as 10 percent. principle was love for others. He wrote a good adviser Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the word? many books, mostly religious in nature. He was • Maintain your vehicle properly, including and called for, what else, unity and harmony Why indeed. having regular tune-ups. Repairing a serious not inimical to science, and even kept a tele- and peace for all; all that good stuff he’s been, You’re not racist to ask these questions. You scope to view the stars. maintenance issue can have a dramatic well, preaching since he decided to run for are, however, as ignorant as Barack Obama if impact on fuel efficiency, perhaps as much as He got around. In 1840 he helped establish the office. you believe they don’t deserve to be answered. first Unitarian church in Chicago. What is even 40 percent. For the rest of us, no amount of speeches And why, despite what was certainly a well- more telling about him is that in that same year The most opportune time to start this “fuel touting the brotherhood of man, woman and delivered speech, does Barack Obama not seem Clarke was riding in a stagecoach from Erie to friendly” behavior is now rather than wait child will — or should — sway our opinions. to think it matters with whom he consorts? Buffalo, and he had his Newfoundland dog until gasoline hits $4 a gallon. For good reason. There is an old adage that you judge a man by “Shark” with him. The other passengers object- Unfortunately, that day doesn’t seem to be Barack Obama may be running, but he can- the company he keeps. Why should the rules be ed to sharing quarters with a dog, so Clarke very far around the corner. not hide. He cannot hide because despite his different for Barack Obama? rode outside the coach in a bitterly cold snow- denunciations, despite his most fervent This is the company he has chosen to keep. He storm to keep the dog company. attempts to disassociate himself from this may now be running like the wind to get away In his correspondence you get a glimpse of BLACKSTONE divider of people, he cannot remove himself from it, but he didn’t before. He only is now how focused Unitarianism was in the care of from his past. because Wright opened his mouth and his someone of Freeman’s precocity. Barack Obama’s past where it pertains to Rev. words were caught on tape. How many similar In one letter, he calls faith “a realizing sense VALLEY TRIBUNE Jeremiah Wright is clear — crystal clear — no sermons has he given over the years that did not of spiritual things, the sense by which truths matter how the red-hot prez candidate tries to show up on CNN? How many did Barack are seen as real and substantial things, no less LETTERS POLICY spin it. Obama hear, and is it really a leap to assume real than the material objects around us, yes, He has referred to Wright as a mentor. He is that at least some of those words struck a more so, because eternal.” He said, in his opin- ur opinion pages are a forum for the man who married Michelle and Barack chord? ion, “faith is not the belief of propositions or columnists and our valued readers Obama. He baptized his kids. This is a man It’s a free country.You can listen to whom you dogmas of any kind, but a sense of truth, the Oto express their views and thoughts who, for years, has preached to a congregation choose. You can feel the way you want, and hold center of the spiritual world.” on a variety of issues. that includes Barack Obama. whichever personal, political and social views He informed Margaret Fuller, who asked, We strongly encourage people to speak How, in the name of honesty,can Obama now you choose. When you run for president of the that he studied Greek, the Bible, German theol- their mind through The Tribune, and make turn around, as he has, and say that’s not the United States, however, all those choices will be ogy a little, Goethe not at all, St. Paul much. it easy to do so by offering two forums — man I know? Did Rev.Wright undergo a person- — and must be — called out. You will be — and In another letter to Fuller, Clarke inveighed Letters to the Editor and guest columns — ality transplant overnight? Did the government must be — held accountable for those views. against grumbling spirits who see this life on through which to get a point across. so wrong him in some way that he went from And whether you think it fair or not, you will earth as only a quick and unpleasant passage to Letters to the editor are always welcome, being a flag-waving, patriotic song singing be — and must be — held accountable for the something better. “In the midst of the Finite,” and can be sent to the Blackstone Valley American to the man who now believes his company you keep. he urged, “discover an Infinite… Begin Tribune, 110 Church St., Whitinsville, country deserves all the ills that befall it? Mind you, this isn’t someone Barack Obama Eternity, while yet shrouded in the mists of Mass., 01588, or via e-mail at To believe that Barack Obama never, ever, had over for dinner once. It isn’t some speaker Time.” [email protected]. ever heard this anti-American rhetoric spew he heard in college and never listened to again. Fuller must have inspired him, for he wrote Please refrain from sending letters via from the mouth of one of his closest advisers is This is a friend. An adviser. A confidant. yet another letter to her about the need to found fax, and be sure to supply a home address to possess a rather large capacity to suspend dis- Those kinds of people most definitely have an a society “on rather different principles, speak- and phone number to allow for confirma- belief. impact on you. They have a definite role in shap- ing more to conscience than to intellect, more to tion. Allow at least 48 hours for a But that is what Obama wants you to believe. ing at least some of who you are. intuitive reason than to speculative under- response. Letters must be submitted by 4 That makes him one of two things: extremely To put it in a clearer perspective, let’s make standing, making morality and religion one, p.m. Friday to ensure publication in the ignorant or a flat-out liar. up a different scenario. Let’s say it was Hillary not two separate matters.” That must have espe- following Wednesday’s issue. Comments of Either he was completely ignorant to the real Clinton we’re talking about, and it was discov- cially appealed to Margaret Fuller because of a slanderous or libelous nature will not be messages being delivered by Rev. Wright, or he ered that a close confidant of 20 years — some- her espousal of feminine feelings while at the published, and personal attacks will not be is now lying to the face of the American voters. one who had baptized her daughter and same time declaring she had not met the person allowed. The maximum word count for let- Neither of those qualities is befitting a man presided over her marriage — had given a whose intellect could match her own. ters is 500. seeking the highest office in our land. speech in which he blamed blacks for the coun- Clarke saw man’s ignorance of final things a If you look at it as a puzzle, you can draw your try’s ills. Let’s say in his remarks he said that kind of blessing that keeps him from going mad own conclusions. the actions of some blacks against others are over the strangeness of existence. “The great- On his own, Wright is simply another in a responsible for the drugs and crime and other est of all mysteries,” he wrote, “is the way in WANT TO SOUND OFF? long line of U.S. haters who want to blame the problems plaguing the country. which men live in the midst of mysteries.” government and the country for the problems of Now let’s say video of the speech found its In 1838 he met John Quincy Adams and pro- Sound Off is your its people. He is just another wacko who hap- way onto CNN and to the ears of the likes of claimed him “the most extraordinary man in our nation just now.” Adams was speaking out opportunity to speak pens to have had the ears of a great number of Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. people — many of whom, one has to presume, Would we even be debating the issue? strongly against slavery. out about the impor- bought into what he was selling. No. “As for Emerson,” Clarke wrote in 1838, “so tant issues of the day. That is where he stops being “just another” — She would be called onto drop out of the race, great is my respect for the extraordinary digni- ty and purity of his character, so profound my The Tribune will pub- and becomes one worth closely scrutinizing. and to even try and defend her would get one For you see, one of those whose ears Wrights labeled a racist. feeling of the exquisite keenness of his intellect lish many of your responses each words were reaching is Barack Obama. And he But if you call Barack Obama anti-American, and the antique charm of his imagination…” week, with preference given to matters most definitely is not “just another.” He is run- you’ll be labeled a racist because, after all, Clarke’s childhood in Boston was ideal, with of local significance. Keep your com- ning for president. you’re only saying it because he’s black. lots of time for reflection. He attended the Boston Latin School and later commented it ments to the point and please avoid Add to the puzzle the words of Michelle In the race for the Democratic presidential Obama, who said she was finally proud of her nomination, the rules simply are not the same was too rigid but no doubt good for the students. personal attacks and slander. country. on both sides. He entered Harvard at 15, a not uncommon E-mail your comments to: Add to the puzzle that Barack Obama rarely thing in those days. But what he had learned by — in fact, never to this writer’s recollection — Walter Bird Jr.may be reached at 508-909-4107, the age of 10 was rare for any society. [email protected]. In Old Boston, it was all part of what made has used the word “patriotism” in all his or via e-mail at [email protected]. the “Hub” a fascinating place. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, March 28, 2008 • 5 OPINION ‘The Band’s Visit’ motion picture, “The Band’s finds common ground in their lobbed from Arab-controlled areas reluctant to force the issue. There is Visit,” is appearing on appreciation of jazz and songs like into Israelis towns, and on the other opinion in Israel that the 2006 A screens across the country, MY “Summertime” and “My Funny by a 41-year occupation compound- Lebanon War was an error; but you won’t see it in Millbury or Valentine,” despite hostility from ed by settlement and arbitrary road Seymour Hersh states that the Worcester. VIEW some of the host family. and barrier construction, anger, United States knew of the war plans It will, however, be exhibited at The group struggles to communi- anxiety,and fear are generated. It is and tacitly approved. In addition, it “art” theatres such as the Kendall cate in the broken English that the not an environment conducive to provided Israel with thousands of Square in Cambridge. The movie is JOHN H. Academy said disqualified the film reconciliation. gallons of jet fuel and cluster bombs written and directed by a first-time BAKER for participation in its ceremony. The Israeli concern for survival is for an aerial bombing campaign Israeli filmmaker, Eran Kolirin. The Dina is thoroughly female — but understandable but its intensity exacerbating Arab conviction that film has an easy charm as it delves not feminine — in a way that Khaled may blind them to a broader more the United States is totally pro- into the complex relationship ments from the bus stop through the understands but makes Col. Tewfig global view. As Israel’s staunchest Israeli in the Palestine conflict. between Israelis and Arabs. It sand to the only amenity in the uncomfortable. As the evening pass- ally, the United States must attempt While the Egyptians have behaved explores the connection without town, a tiny restaurant run by a es and empathy develops between to provide this perspective. In 1956, responsibly,the same cannot be said becoming sentimental, while at the world-wise divorcee, Dina, played by Dina and the Colonel, he reveals a the Eisenhower administration per- of Hamas and Hezbollah. Firing same time being insightful. It won well-know Israeli actress Ronit painful personal family tragedy for suaded the British, French, and rockets into Israeli territory and awards at the Israeli Film Festival Elkabetz. The leader of the band is a which he feels responsible to her Israel that their move against the carrying out terrorist attacks is and won a special prize at the world- dour, beyond middle-aged Egyptian, and says, “You are a good woman.” Suez Canal and Abdul Nasser was most certainly destructive to the famous Cannes Film Festival. There Lt. Col. Tewfig. When it becomes In the United States the movie has not in their best interest and peace process. While a majority of were high hopes that it would do clear that not only is the band in the gotten four-star reviews from the demanded, and obtained, withdraw- Arabs and Israelis must wish the well at the Oscars this year, but it wrong town but also that there is no Boston Globe, the New York Times, al. In the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a turmoil would end and they could was turned down by the Academy bus until the next morning, an the Los Angeles Times, and the New surprise Egyptian attack across the pursue their personal dreams, because it contained too much impasse develops that Dina over- Yorker. One is tempted to ask, “Why Suez Canal cost 1,200 Israelis killed extremists on both sides are making English dialogue. comes by arranging for the band this overwhelming approval of a or captured. When the Israeli coun- this impossible “The Band’s Visit” has been members to spend the night in the simple motion picture that casts the terattack surrounded the Egyptian It would seem that the critical denied access to film festivals in homes of patrons of the restaurant. slightest glimmer of whimsy and Third Army and was poised to acclaim “The Band’s Visit” is receiv- Cairo and Abu Dhabi. She offers to share her apartment hope on one of the saddest relation- destroy it, Henry Kissinger wielded ing comes from a consensus of The story is simple. The with Col. Tewfig and a spirited ships on the planet?” his considerable influence with many around the world, including Alexandria Police Ceremonial young band member, Khaled. Reaching back to pre-history and Golda Meir to get it not to do so. Israelis and Palestinians, who are Orchestra arrives in Israel for a per- The night is long and Israelis and with divine-affirmation, the conflict Following this, negotiations at saying, “Enough already! You’re formance at the opening of an Arab Arabs are clearly uncomfortable between Israelis and Arabs has gone Camp David resulted in a peace both highly civilized peoples. Get Cultural Center. (The institution with each other. A recent poll has beyond intractable to what many agreement between Egypt and serious; settle your differences for must be fictional.) Because of incor- shown that three-quarters of fear is hopeless. The tragedy,accord- Israel, which remains in force to the good of the world. You’ve quar- rect instructions, they arrive in the Israelis would not like to live next to ing to Israeli patriarch David Ben this day. reled long enough.” wrong small desert town. The eight an Arab. The veneer of ancient civi- Gurion, is not that one is right and Presently, many Israelis are ques- band members in their powder-blue lizations helps both set aside ani- one is wrong; it is that both are right tioning the wisdom of the settle- Dr. John Baker, of Whitinsville, is uniforms look vaguely pathetic as mosities momentarily and try to In an atmosphere contaminated ment strategy. While the United a Tribune columnist. they drag their suitcases and instru- make it till morning. One group on one side by mortar shells being States also disapproves, it has been Where the heck is spring?

ocal anglers are braving some • The Whitinsville Fish & could also cost you as little as $5 or cool temperatures to do a lit- Game Club recently held a as much as $35 and we have nothing L tle fishing for some of the hunter safety class that had all or little to say about it. recently stocked trout. Power bait is 41 participants finish with high • The Quabbin Reservoir is slated the most productive at this time of scores (96) or better. The class is to open on April 19 if ice is out and year, but that will change quickly as an annual program held by the Wachusett Reservoir opening the waters warm a few degrees. instructors Ed Pokornicki and could also be pushed back if ice is Hopefully that will change soon. Ron Harney. Their dedication not out. As mentioned in a previous col- in the instruction of firearms • The Whitinsville Fish & Game umn, Wallum Lake in Douglas is safety is second to none and is Club will hold a family style chick- closed to all fishing until April 12. In appreciated by all in the class as en BBQ on Saturday, April 26. past years the area was overrun well as the officers and mem- Tickets are now available at a cost with anglers for the annual opening bers of the Whitinsville Rod & of $10 at the clubhouse on week- day, but that has all changed. Light Gun Club. The graduation on ends. This supper is a sellout annu- turnout of anglers over the last five the final night was indeed a ally, so get your tickets early! The years has made the opening day memorable one for all in atten- club will also open its pond to trout event somewhat less of a hassle, dance! Thanks, fellas! fishing on April 19 for members. especially for anglers launching • Are you ready for a saltwa- boats and the fishing success has ter fishing license? It is coming Take a Kid Fishing & Keep Them been awesome. Brood-stock salmon, whether you want it or not! 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BY THOMAS MATTSON TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER REGION — Barns come in all shapes and sizes and while some in the Blackstone Valley are still parts of working farms, most are relics of the recently passed era of a home- grown dairy industry. One of the earmarks of barns that have fallen into disuse is the often brand-new houses in develop- ments nearby where people who work out of town live. A barn on Benson Road in Northbridge that was once the cen- ter of a thriving farm owned by the late Wallace Olson is slowly coming apart at the seams, mostly in the side slats. The front of the barn remains in good shape and a wood- shingle silo that is a perfect subject for photography or painting causes wonder not that it has peripheral lapses here and there but that it still stands against rain, wind, snow, Thomas Mattson photos and ice. It heralds a time of rural Clockswise starting above: This barn on Leland Road in Sutton is dug out of a bank, much charm now slowly being usurped by as a split-level house is. This is not only a still-working barn on the Szerlag farm off Hill Street the functionalism of modernity. and Pollard Road in Northbridge, but the grazing cows prove it. An old barn on Benson Road. Around the corner from Benson Road and up Hill Street is the old Kroll farm, whose barn is still out- runs into Wilkinsonville, a section other dairy products. wardly in good shape. The farm lies of Sutton on Route 122A. In Douglas, Richard Downs, more on both sides of Hill Street, as does Off McLellan Road and Central than once the Massachusetts the Szerlag farm even farther north Turnpike in Sutton sits a massive Dairyman of the Year, has retained off Hill Street. Developers have laid barn attached to the old Stockwell his farmhouse on South Street, as plans for the conversion of tracts of farm. well as a spacious barn and 35 acres Kroll land on both sides of the road There are several other barns in of woods and fields, but has turned into houses. the Blackstone Valley gracefully much of the original farm over to Up near the Grafton line on both weathering the ravages of time. housing developers. sides of Hill Street is the former One that has been transformed The Maels were active in Martin Szerlag farm. It is still oper- into a vital shopping center for Uxbridge and Joshua Mael still ated by the Szerlag family on the antiques and other items and is the runs a farm in Blackstone. Garelick west side of Hill Street, and hay is regular destination of a tourist bus is a household dairy name out of grown on a tract of land on the east from Boston is the old Dutch-style Franklin and once ran a typical, if side of Hill. Beyond a tree-lined barn owned by the Bosmas off large, dairy farm, then adapted to crest to the east is a subdivision on Hartford Avenue West in Uxbridge modern exigencies by turning into land that once was part of the close to the Douglas line. Marlene a cooperative distributing dairy sprawling Szerlag farm. Cows graze Bosma runs the business at the products. near the Szerlag barn, no doubt barn and Hank Bosma operates a The highlands of Williams Hill in oblivious to passing cars. golf course where much of the Uxbridge at one time had nearly a An architectural gem of a small Bosma farm used to be. Not far from dozen dairy farms, with names like red barn with the large, gilt-lettered that, up Hartford to the east atop a Stuart Baker, Hilka Baker, Sid name of “Stonehenge” on the street sweeping panorama of farmland, is VanderZicht, the Halls, the Angels, side lies in Sutton on Hartness the Bangma Dairy Store. And the the Wassenars, the Vissers and the CUSTOM HOMES Road, an extension of Pollard Road VandenAkkers have transformed a Nydams, as well as the Bosmas and in Northbridge. This is a heavily dairy farm operation off Purgatory the Bangmas. RIGIDBUILDING SYSTEMS wooded area with small pastures Road, Northbridge, into a pictur- Engineered Steel Buildings along Pollard Road but fewer into esque restaurant with an emphasis MASONRY Sutton. 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Saucier, 69, of Tallahassee, Fla.; six Jeziorski, 88, died Monday, March 17, in Civic Club, both of Pulaski Street, died Monday, March 17, in brothers, Edmund UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Uxbridge. He was a Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge. Saucier, of Waterville, after an illness. founding member of He was the husband of Josephine (Kogut) Bernard Saucier, of Mr. Jeziorski worked as a fireman for the the Hopedale Country Saucier. Worcester, Donald Stanley Woolen Company of Uxbridge for Club. “Bucko” was also A resident of Uxbridge for the past 35 Saucier, of Uxbridge, many years, retiring 1985. Previously, he had a member of VFW Post years, he had been employed at Benjamin John Saucier, of worked for the former Draper Corporation in 1385 in Uxbridge and Moore Co. in Milford for 15 years, retiring in Whitinsville, Gary Hopedale. the U.S. Naval 1998. Mr. Saucier had previously lived in Saucier, of Worcester, He was born on July 15, 1919 in Uxbridge, a Memorial in Maine and Maryland. He had worked for the and Paul Saucier, of son of the late Frank and Stephania (Jasczur) Washington D.C. U.S. government in Washington and the for- Arizona; four sisters, Jeziorski. He was a graduate of Uxbridge He leaves his wife of mer Whitin Machine Works, Whitinsville. Bernice Desilets, of High School 60 years, Sophie B. (Sotek) Jeziorski; two He was born in Uxbridge on July 24, 1938, a Uxbridge, Patricia Rousell, of North Mr. Jeziorski was a veteran of the U.S. daughters, Janice P. Jeziorski, of Newton, son of the late Edmund E. and Lucille M. Smithfield, R.I., Jean Ethier, of Uxbridge, and Navy. He served aboard the USS Helena and Joanne S. Kashani and her husband (Poulin) Saucier, and was a graduate of Deborah McMahon, of North Smithfield; Cruiser, which was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941, Ahmadn of Valparaiso, Ind.; a sister, Stacia Waterville High School, Waterville, Maine. many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was in Pearl Harbor. He received injuries and Cocchiara, of Springfield; two grandsons, He was a past member of the New England predeceased by a daughter, Kim Saucier, a later rejoined the Helena, which participated Nasser and Cameron Kashani, of Indiana; Country Music Club, the Polish Civic Corp., brother, Phillip Saucier, and two sisters, in the Battle of Guadalcanal, New Georgia nieces and nephews; He was predeceased by and the American Legion, Rice Post, Lorraine Bernier and Shirley Dempsey. and later in the Battle of Kula Gulf. In the bat- his siblings, Joseph, John and Walter and Uxbridge. Funeral services, with full military honors, tle of Kula Gulf, the Helena was hit by three Mary Jeziorski. Mr. Saucier was a veteran of the U.S. Air were held March 20. torpedoes and sank. More than 700 sailors of A funeral service was held Thursday, Force in Pakistan and Europe. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may the 900 aboard were rescued. He was later March 20, in Buma Funeral Home, In addition to his wife, Mr. Saucier leaves a be made to the Uxbridge Ambulance Fund, 25 assigned to the USS White Plains Carrier and Whitinsville. Burial, with military honors, son, Richard D. Saucier II, of Atlanta, Ga.; a South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569. continued to serve his country. Mr. Jeziorski was in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Uxbridge. daughter, Dawn Marie Saucier, of is a recipient of the Purple Heart, Navy In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct be made to UMass Memorial Foundation Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Cancer Research, 1 Biotech, 365 Plantation Rita Parent, 86; longtime Valley resident “Bucko” was a member of St. Mary’s St., Worcester, MA 01605. Church and was past president of the Polish WORCESTER — Rita (Pare) Parent, 86, for- Northbridge, where she attended St. Peter’s merly of Whitinsville and Sutton, died at School. She lived in Connecticut and home, Tuesday, March 18. returned to Whitinsville and Sutton, where Her husband Albert J. Parent died in 1992. she lived for many years before moving to Paul Roger Lepke, 60; leaves family and friends She leaves two sons, Allen D. Parent, of Worcester four years ago. Her favorite pas- UXBRIDGE — Paul Roger Lepke, 60, of 30 ly displayed in his room — a place where Paul West Palm Beach, Fla., and Norman W. times included playing bingo and cards, Veterans Parkway,died peacefully at home on chose to spend time each day, sitting in his Parent, of Texas; two daughters, Elizabeth painting, and jigsaw puzzles. Friday, March 14, surrounded by his friends. easy chair, listening to his music collection. Vasques, of Milford, and Beverly Belknap, of Following cremation, a committal service He was born on July 31, 1947, in Winthrop, Among his best qualities were his quiet New Milford, Conn.; a granddaughter, will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, son of the late Paul and Constance (Parmell) persistence and his distinctive laugh. Paul Jennifer Pettingill, of Framingham; two Whitinsville, at the convenience of the fami- Lepke. He lived in Belchertown and Charlton, will forever be remembered as a private man, brothers, Donald Jarre, of St. Petersburg, ly. before settling in Uxbridge in 1993. who relished both the comforts of home and Fla., and Robert Jarre, of Alexandria, Va. She Carr Funeral Home, Whitinsville, is assist- He leaves three sisters and his extended the company of friends. was predeceased by a sister, Gloria. ing the family with arrangements. family on the Parkway, along with several In accordance with the family’s wishes, Mrs. Parent was born Oct. 10, 1921, in close friends. Paul will return home to Winthrop, where his Paul worked at ALC in Whitinsville until journey began. his retirement earlier this month. His wake was held March 19 at the Maurice Brietta C. Esposito, 57; leaves loving family, friends He was a member of St. Augustine’s Parish W.Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop Street, UXBRIDGE — Brietta C. (Clark) Esposito, She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, in Millville. As an admirer of animals, Paul in Winthrop, followed by a Mass of the 57, of West Street, cherished wife, beloved Joseph J. Esposito, of Uxbridge; a daughter, demonstrated his deep concern for their wel- Resurrection at St. John the Evangelist mother and grandmother, passed away sud- Majsan A. Champagne, of Cumberland, R.I.; fare as a volunteer at the Dog Orphans Church, Winthrop. He was laid to rest in denly on Monday March 17. She was a special a son, Nathan N. Esposito, of Uxbridge; her Humane Society in Douglas. He was also a Winthrop Cemetery. woman who left a lasting impression on father, Clarence W. Clark, Jr., of Stonington, patron of the Donations in Paul’s memory may be made everyone she touched. Conn.; her sister.Alida Salimeno, of Westerly, Whitin Community Center, where his to Dog Orphans, Inc., 90 Webster St., Douglas, She was born in Charleston, W.Va. on Aug. RI; her brother Clarence W. Clark III, of favorite activity was swimming. He enjoyed MA. 01516. 29, 1950, the daughter of Clarence W.Clark, Jr. Rhinebeck, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Isaac, vacationing in the White Mountains and col- and the late Violet (Swanson) Clark. She was of Cumberland, R.I., and Violet and Julia, lecting Native American art, which he proud- a graduate of the Maryland Institute College both of Uxbridge; many nieces and nephews; of Art, earning a bachelor’s degree. countless other family and friends. A resident of Uxbridge for the past 25 The immeasurable love, patience and M. Rita Benoit, 64; lifelong resident years, Mrs. Esposito had worked as a para- understanding that she gave to all who knew professional at the Whitin Middle School for her will be her legacy. NORTHBRIDGE — M. Rita (Lortie) Benoit, aide at Westborough State Hospital, where 20 years. She was most happy in spring and Funeral services were held Saturday, 64, of 22 North Tessier Street, died peacefully she worked for 33 years before she retired in summer, caring for her gardens and plants, March 22, in the Buma Funeral Home, in her home on Thursday, March 13, after a 2003. She was a member of St. Peter’s and spending time with her grandchildren. Uxbridge. long illness. Catholic Parish for all of her life. She enjoyed She leaves her loving, longtime companion, camping and traveling with Dick in their RV, Richard C. Gillis, with whom she lived; four and together they were able to experience the children, Richard E. Benoit, of Homosassa, wonders of 46 states and much of Canada. Marieta G. Howard, 92; longtime Valley resident Fla., David B. Benoit, of Largo, Fla., Mark L. She also enjoyed spending as much time as Benoit, of Uxbridge, and Carol A. Perry, of she could with her beloved grandchildren DOUGLAS — Marieta G. (Kenyon) Howard, Hartford before her retirement in 1983. She Northbridge; seven grandchildren, a great- and great-granddaughter. 92, of Locus Street, died March 14 at Milford was a member of the Second Congregational granddaughter; two sisters, Jeanne O’Hara, After cremation, her ashes will be laid to Regional Medical Center. Church in Douglas and was a member and of Holden, and Doris Burns of Cape Coral, rest privately, alongside her mother and Her husband Frederick Chase Howard died past president of the Douglas Historical Fla.; nephews and nieces. She was prede- father, in St. Patrick Cemetery, Whitinsville. on May 30, 1983. Society. Marieta was an avid Red Sox fan, ceased by a grandson. There are no calling hours. She leaves a stepdaughter, Susan Hallett, of enjoyed sewing, painting, antiques and loved She was born in Northbridge on March 3, Please omit flowers. Memorial contribu- Connecticut; six grandchildren; eight great- horses. 1944, a daughter of the late Lucien A. and M. tions may be made to the Big Brother Big grandchildren; four great-great grandchil- Her funeral was held Tuesday,March 18, in B. Antonia (Montigny) Lortie, and was a life- Sister Foundation, 5 Mear Road, Holbrook, dren. the Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St., long resident. She was a 1962 graduate of MA 02343. She was predeceased by her stepdaughter, Douglas. Burial followed at Evergreen Northbridge High School. Rita was a nurse’s Cynthia Howard Boyce, a grandson Scott Cemetery in Douglas. Boyce, and a great- great-grandson, Lorenzo Rodriguez. 70th In your Born in Douglas on June 20, 1915, she was ersary William L. Wilson, 69; Marine Corps veteran Anniv time of the daughter of the late William and Emma Grants need NORTHBRIDGE — William L. “Bill” was employed by (Gibson) Kenyon and had lived in Douglas we care Wilson, 69, of 256 Church Avenue, died on Hanson Printing, and West Hartford, Conn. for many years. MONUMENTAL WORKS Saturday, March 15, in Milford Regional Brockton, Wiley Mrs. Howard attended the Douglas public Monuments • Markers • Cemetery Lettering • Cleaning Medical Center,after he was stricken ill in his Whitney Co., schools and received her bachelor’s degree 401 Douglas St. (Rt. 16), Uxbridge • 278-3621 home on Thursday, March 13. Worcester, and Comp from UMass Amherst and her master’s He leaves his wife of 42 years, Marilyn L. Imaging, Millbury, degree from Trinity College. She was a (Giard) Wilson; two daughters, Erika A. before retiring in 2001. teacher in Lowell, Milwaukee, Wis. and West Dulmaine and her husband, James A. He was a member of St. Dulmaine, of Worcester, and Mary Ellen Peter’s Parish. He Uxbridge & Whitinsville Wilson, of New Castle, Del.; three sisters, enjoyed gardening, QUIET PLACES 508.278.2755 • 508.234.2362 Beverley Fitzgerald, of Auburn, Shirley golf, travel, Patriots Stickney, of Holliston, and Sandra Wilson, of football, Red Sox base- We’ll Help Eliminate Your Worries Worcester; and nephews and nieces. He was ball and watching other sports. He also Cemetery & Memorial Specialty Services born in Worcester on Oct. 5, 1938, son of the enjoyed traveling with Marilyn and the occa- Year Round • Seasonal • Occasional late William L. and Mary (Lannon) Wilson, sional trip to Foxwoods. Stone Cleaning, Adornment & Grounds Keeping and lived there until he moved to Bill’s funeral was Wednesday, March 19, We, at Quiet Places, offer appraisals, a variety of packages Richard G. Buma, James R. Buma Northbridge in 1968. 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The Senior Center will now be Tri-Valley Nutrition Site 8622. make a reservation. open Monday through Thursday The Tri-Valley Nutrition site at Cards from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Senior the Northbridge Senior Center is Volunteer Needed Senior Club Cards are held every Tuesday at Center will be closed on Fridays. very much in need of volunteer The Uxbridge Senior Center is The Senior Club meets at the 9:30 a.m. Card games determined Phone: (508) 234-2002. drivers to deliver meals to home- looking for a volunteer aid on the Uxbridge Senior Center on the by the participants; everyone is bound elders. There is also a need senior van to help elders with second and fourth Wednesdays of welcome. Please sign in at the cen- VNA Clinic for volunteers to work in the their groceries, prescription pick- each month. We are looking for ter. The VNA of Greater kitchen putting up meals for the ups and other errands. The new members and enrollment in Milford/Northbridge will conduct homebound elders. Anytime that Uxbridge Work Off Program this group is open year round. Osteo Stress Exercise a vital signs clinic from 11 a.m. to you can give will be appreciated. offers a $500 real estate tax abate- The Osteo stress exercise group 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Call the center at (508) 234-2002. ment to residents 60 years of age DOUGLAS has opening for new members. If or older in exchange for 62.5 vol- SENIOR CENTER you are interested in taking part Tax Help UXBRIDGE unteer hours. Please contact in this non-stressful form of exer- The Northbridge Senior Center SENIOR CENTER Marsha at (508) 278-8622. Alyssa Graveson, director, (508) cise, please see Eileen Monday or will have two tax specialists to 476-2283 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or call and help local seniors with their tax Marsha Petrillo, director — (508) Grocery Shopping leave your number at the center — preparation. There will be two-tax 278-8622 The Senior Center travels to The Douglas Senior Center is (508) 476-2283. preparation appointments avail- Carrie Walden, nutrition site Hannaford’s every Tuesday and located in the basement of the able from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on manager — (508) 278-7609 Wednesday morning. Contact Joe post office at 331 Main St. The Arts & Crafts Monday’s only. Call the Senior Joe Rondeau, transportation coor- Rondeau at (508) 278-8622 to make Senior Center is open Monday • Ceramics, Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Center at (508) 234-2002 to sched- dinator — (508) 278-8622 a van reservation. through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 • Beginner’s painting, Thursdays, ule an appointment. Mary Rice, outreach coordinator p.m. 10-11 a.m. The class will have a — (508) 278-8638 NAMI Support volunteer instructor and all mate- Fuel Assistance The Tuesday night NAMI Support Tax Help rials will be provided. Please call Applications for fuel assistance Volunteer Opportunity Group has resumed at the Senior The Senior Center will host a tax to register, as class size is limited. are being taken to assist local sen- The Uxbridge DPW is looking for Center. Please call Connie or Jim site for residents in February and • An acrylic painting class will be iors who qualify for help. Call the two individuals to oversee its at (508) 278-9833 if you have any March. Registration required. starting Thursday from noon to center for more information at compost facility beginning July 3 questions or need more informa- 1:30 p.m. The class is for all levels. (508) 234-2002. through Nov.20. Qualified individ- tion about this important support Crocheting uals will be enrolled in the local group. This group offers support A crocheting class will be held Blood Pressure Clinic RADA Cutlery Work Off program and receive a to individuals who have loved Wednesdays at noon at the center. A blood pressure clinic will be The Northbridge Senior Center $500 abatement from their 2009 ones diagnosed with mental ill- All ages welcome. held from 10-11 a.m. the third has RADA Cutlery for sale. This is real estate taxes. The position ness. Thursday of the month at the another fund-raiser that contin- requires 62 volunteer hours of Cribbage Senior Center. Please call and ues to provide money for pro- your time. You must be an Pitch Mondays Cribbage will be played every reserve a spot. grams at the Senior Center. Many Uxbridge resident age 60+ to qual- A Pitch party will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Call to sign items are available for purchase ify. Call (508) 278-8622 for more Mondays at 6:30 p.m. There is a $2 up or stop by. Tai Chi and gift items can be ordered. Pat information. donation. No Pitch on Monday, Tai Chi classes will be held at 9:30 Allegra is the coordinator and is April 21 because of Patriots Day. Bingo a.m. on Thursdays. available on Thursdays at the cen- Fuel Assistance Games are held every Tuesday at ter from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. to show The SMOC fuel assistance pro- Musical in-stock items. Catalogs are also gram for 2008 is scheduled to con- Luncheon available. For more information, clude April 30. The fuel assistance The Senior call (508) 234-2002. season will begin again in early Center will host November. The Senior Center will the Trinity Cell Phone Drop-Off help will help you with your certi- Symphonette, The Northbridge Senior Center fications for the 2009 winter sea- back by popular will have a drop-off box for any son. If you have questions, call demand, at 11:30 old cell phones you may have. Call (508) 278-8622. a.m. on Tuesday, the center for more information at April 1. Call (508) 234-2002. Tax Help Carrie at (508) The Uxbridge Senior Center is 278-7609 to make New Support Group offering free AARP income tax a reservation. A new Caregivers Support Group help for senior citizens through has begun. All caregivers are wel- April 9. You may be eligible for the SHINE come to join us. This meeting will Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Call Serving Health be held on the fourth Thursday of (508) 278-8622 to schedule an Insurance every month at 9:30 a.m. Come appointment. Needs of Elders join other caregivers. Call the cen- will be available ter for more information at (508) Cards on Thursday, 234-2002. Come join us for an afternoon of April 3. Please card playing every Tuesday at the call (508) 278- Chair Yoga Senior Center. Contact Rita at 8622 to make an The Senior Center has begun a (508) 278-2824 for more informa- appointment. chair yoga class on Thursdays at 1 tion about this card group. p.m. Great for flexibility and COA strength. Computer Corner The Council on Computer classes will begin Aging will meet Entertainment Books Thursday, April 24 from 3:30 to at 4 p.m. on Save money or give a gift: The 4:30 p.m. Classes are limited and Tuesday, April 8. 2007-08 Entertainment Books are geared to your personal needs. The Uxbridge now available for $25. Call the First come, first served. Elderly Senior Center for more informa- Connection will tion. Join Elderly Connection meet following The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, the COA to dis- Health Insurance Questions Inc., invites you to become a mem- cuss upcoming A SHINE counselor is available to ber of its fund-raising group. The fund-raisers. help you on a one-on-one basis, Uxbridge Elderly Connection, usually on Thursday mornings. Inc., is a non-profit, organization Wal-Mart Please call (508) 234-2002 to make that serves as the Friends group Shopping an appointment. to the Uxbridge Senior Center. Pickup begins at Membership in this organization 8:30 a.m. on Drivers Wanted is open to everyone interested in Thursday, April The Northbridge Senior Center is supporting the Uxbridge Senior 10. in need of volunteer medical driv- Center. We invite family members, ers to take local seniors to out of caregivers, business people, Lunch n’ town medical appointments. Any young adults and all interested Learn time that you could give to this individuals to join The Elderly With Lu Pilzner, much-needed cause would be Connection, Inc. Membership is nutritionist greatly appreciated. Call the cen- $2 per year and will help support from Tri-Valley

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The 23-year- Country Western singers, for whom loss and a kind of triumph in the face of continued from page A1 old musician response of grit to go on seems the ever-pre- death. was accompa- dictable experience. As talented a singer as “Lovers’ Waltz” added the nied by and sometimes accompanied Bob she is, Brown is a master of what she calls second piece of that genre. Dick on guitar and Ken Taylor on bass. Both “the violin,” even though she plays it like a Next came “Raised by the men are local residents. fiddle. But she is equally adept at doing classi- Railroad Line,” sung by Bob The trio started off with “Clarinet Polka,” cal pieces for the violin, should the occasion Dick, who said the piece had a which stirs the blood of anyone with a Polish arise. special meaning to him background the way bagpipes do the Scots. It did not last Friday night in the church because he grew up near the Then came “Box of Memories,” with a lead basement. People just smiled a lot and tapped Boston-Albany line. number from her just-released fourth CD of their toes. That was all right, because Brown The group encored with that name. taps a toe, too. “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away” “One Raindrop” came next, followed by After the intermission, the trio did “Trains and “Blackberry Blossom.” “Village Carousel Waltz.” Make Me Wanna Say Goodbye.” Then it was “Still Feeling Blue,” “Four At age 10, Brown performed Strong Winds,” and “Bonaparte/Ashley’s with the Maine French Ride.” Fiddlers and the Brunswick Others in the first set were “Won’t You Youth Orchestra. She has also Come and Sing for Me,” “Sweet Baby James,” played at the Ossipee Valley the great James Taylor song rendered by Bob Bluegrass Festival in Cornish, Dick, and “Soldiers’ Joy/Liberty.” Maine, at the Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival in Brown has been performing all over New Compton, N.H., and at the England for most of her life, since she was a Basin Bluegrass Festival in child prodigy of six, in fact. She lives in Brandon, Vt. Lewiston, Maine and has her own band, “The Although precision is associ- Bluegrass Connection,” which has been per- ated with classical music, forming to sold-out crowds throughout Maine. Brown said she sees that quali- Still a college student — at the University of ty as a prerequisite of blue- Maine at Augusta — Brown has already cut grass, too. However, she said four CDs of her work. she finds more of an opportu- Dick and Taylor have a beguilingly easygo- nity to experiment in blue- ing manner and know how to put an audience grass. at ease. And their musicianship is impeccable. After the train song came Both men sing as well as play instruments, “Someday Soon,” then Taylor Dick with a surprising voice range and Taylor doing “Will He Wait A Little as deep as a Pennsylvania coal mine. Longer.” Then it was “Bad Brown not only does virtuoso things with Day,” and Taylor again stepped the fiddle, but sings as well. She has learned to to the mike to render “I’ll Fly Erica Brown plays with locals Bob Dick and Ken Taylor at the Grass croon with the best of the “forlorn set” of Away,” a “glory, hallelujah” Brown also displayed her considerable vocal talents to the crowd. Roots Coffeehouse. Douglas school panel approves FY’09 budget bra and geometry textbooks as well as new environmental Based on the Governor’s Budget,” Iacobucci said, the SCHOOLS science textbooks. Chapter 70 funding to be received by the town is expected continued from page A1 At the intermediate/elementary school, funds will be to increase by $748,299 next year. made available for consumable materials used with the “It is important to realize that nearly $400,000 of this prise $8,066,226, or 70.26 percent of the school budget, and new math and reading series. The redirection of an exist- increase is solely based on the school department’s tran- the town will be asked to provide $3,414,228, or 29.74 per- ing position will allow creation of a seventh-grade sition from part-time to full-day kindergarten,” he said. cent. English position. A new physical education teaching posi- Without that transition, he said, the Chapter 70 funding Of the $11.5 million operational budget sought via town tion is being added to provide additional classes to increase would be $349,843 for next year. vote, $711,256 is for transportation. Without transporta- replace those specialists reassigned full-time to the ele- The boost in Chapter 70 funds is not only helping to tion, the fiscal 2009 operational budget sought is mentary school. This move will allow for the establish- fund our operational budget,” Iacobucci said, “but it is $10,769,198. ment of a six-day schedule. allowing the town to fund less of our budget and further One of the goals for next year, School Superintendent At the elementary school, all specialists previously provides the means to fund sizable increases in other Nancy Lane told the School Committee March 19, is to assigned part-time to the intermediate/elementary fixed costs, such as health insurance.” replace English textbooks for students in grades 8-12. school will be assigned entirely to the elementary school. “The focus of this budget,” said Lane, “is continual Eighth-graders are housed in the new high school, which A third grade teaching position will be reassigned to improvement of student outcomes across the district.” was built for eventual expansion encompassing only the establish a new second-grade teaching slot. She noted decisions were reached with comment from traditional grades 9-12. But as long as there is room in the The librarian will be redirected to a teaching position the School Committee, school administrators, teaching five-year-old, architectural-award-winning building, and a paraprofessional will serve as a librarian assistant. staff, parents and other members of the community, as grade 8 will stay there. The current intermediate/elementary school librarian well as from town officials. In addition, Lane said, “the effective continuation of will become the librarian for both sites. “The need for a classroom at the elementary school will the reading and math series at the elementary and inter- Across the district, funds have been included in the pro- cause reuse of square footage that does not sustain the mediate levels requires the annual purchase of consum- posed fiscal 2009 budget for increases on behalf of all non- use of a dedicated technology space,” Lane said. She said able supplements for the series.” union staff and administrators. the technology education in the elementary school would At the high school, a new (0.8 of a full-time position) Lane recommended a part-time position be made full- be incorporated into daily classroom instruction in cur- will be added to help keep class sizes down and make time to coordinate data gathering and submissions for the riculum using technology. expanded course offerings possible, according to Lane. Student Information Management System and for the “The need to reduce the fiscal 2009 budget request has Also, a new (0.6 of full-time) position in physical educa- Employee Personnel Information Management System. caused the reallocation of a substantive portion of the tion is intended to keep class sizes moderate-sized. Lane also proposed a new mail courier/crossing guard math coordinator position to support teaching needs at Moreover, funds have been included for buying more alge- position. Douglas High School,” Lane said. “Our staffing changes “This will eliminate the need for the day custodi- and redirections have also been necessary to support the ans to deliver intra-district mail,” she said of the reductions to the budget necessary, given the funding latter proposal. Also, the elementary school day level possible by the town of Douglas.” custodian can remain in the building to do more In this regard, Lane noted the plan to have an elemen- appropriate duties, she said. The current cost for tary supervising librarian serving grades K-7, with a this service is about $11,443. The new position will paraprofessional providing daily coverage in each cost $6,100. It will give custodians more time to library. work on the upkeep of buildings, Lane said. “A fifth-grade classroom will be condensed,” she said, Business Manager Dean Iacobucci noted “reducing the number of fifth grades from six to five. “ Executive Administrator Michael Guzinski had “The supply lines in all schools,” she said,” have been asked the school department to trim its fiscal 2009 reduced and School Choice, the Circuit Breaker (state proposed budget by $332,000. All but about $125,000 reimbursements for Special Education), and athletic user of that amount has been pared, he said. But since it fees have been designated to offset costs to the maximum is mandated that the school budget go forward extent feasible.” forthwith with School Committee approval, he said Lane said substantial improvement has been made this he will use the fiscal 2008 school budget freeze to year in curricular improvements across all grade levels recoup enough funds to make up the difference by and subjects. Town Meeting time in May. Meanwhile, the School Moreover, she said, a strategic plan toward shaping the Committee approved a budget that goes $125,000 future of Douglas schools will be completed this year. over what Town Hall asked for.

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TEAMS INJURIES HEROICS STATISTICS STRATEGIES SPORTS SECTION *Limited scholarships available to residents in the Valley Win or lose, we’ve got every sport covered... For details and registration contact Chamber at www.blacstonevalley.org or 508.234.9090 Program support provided by grant funding MA Office of Small Business & Entrepreneur BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, March 28, 2008 • 11 BELLS OF TIME ENDURE CUPOLAS REFLECT REGION’S SOCIAL HISTORY

BY THOMAS MATTSON TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — One of the pleasant things about New England is the prolifera- tion of old mill bell towers. In a way,they stand time still. They speak of a static equilibrium uncommon to the modern world. Unlike the purely functional lines of fac- tories that dot the Midwest, many of the mills of New England are old enough to have been rooted in a social order in which architectural aesthetics was considered an important statement of values. There were practical considerations, too: Such as signaling the start of the workday, lunch break, and the end of the workday. Before watches were widely used, bells sig- naled the hour and even the quarter hour, as some college bells still do today. The cupola atop the Cotton Mill Apartments, built in 1845 as the Whitinsville Cotton Mill, is similar to the tower on Independence Hall in Philadelphia, except that the Liberty Bell housing has another elongated layer on top of the crown with which the Cotton Mill tower may be compared. The bell tower on the Linwood Mill is extremely elaborate, both outside and in. When architects of the new Northbridge High School were directed to the Linwood Mill as an example of a building with a tower worth emulating, they threw up their arms, calling it too involved to copy. The Chinese-pagoda look of the bell tower on the section of Whitin Machine Works built in 1847 may have derived from oriental influences on the Whitins, who were avid art collectors as well as practi- tioners of enthusiastic tree acquisitions from round the world. However, much of the family’s appreciation for things artistic took hold only after they had secured their place atop the world of textile machinery production. The Crown & Eagle Mills in North Uxbridge, part of the Rogerson Village founded before 1820, had an outstanding example of the same kind of tower that graces the Old Brick Mill in Northbridge, but the orange-painted hemisphere was lost in a fire. Old Sturbridge Village several decades ago was given the bell that formerly rang from the tower of the Old Brick Mill. Thomas Mattson photos Alternatives Unlimited, which owns the Above: The elaborate tower on the Linwood Mill. Bell Tower 2: The pagoda-like, sloping tower on the 1847 Whitin Machine Works building. Bell Tower 3: A reflec- building, has said the bell will be returned tion of a cupola atop the 1826 Old Brick Mill, where Whitin Machine Works got its start five years later. Bell Tower 4: The graceful cupola topping off the gran- and put back in its original place in the Old ite Cotton Mill. Brick Mill cupola. Large gables, if they are authentic, that is, have the right materials and tone, seem Middle School façade on Linwood Avenue to give the peaks a light, or floating, aspect, is toward considering bell towers anachro- somehow related to bell towers. and in the peaks at the Aldrich School on despite the brick and slate that surround nistic, they still express the internal pur- And Northbridge has interesting exam- Hill Street. The inclusion of many windows the glass. pose of the buildings they grace. And that ples of such gables both in the current in each set of matching gables is important While the trend of modern architecture seems as relevant as the Roman aqueducts.

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changes that promote accountability and trans- cians from the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Mary B. Grogan Fund, and private and corpo- parency in the use of taxpayer-funded capital It is directed by Kathleen Penza, who is also the rate donors. Moore votes for dollars for industry projects and activities: band’s founder. There is no audition for any- Please contact Mary Lou Anderson or Susan • Eligibility for capital grants will require one wishing to join, but at least high school pro- Gately at the Education Foundation for addi- stronger life sciences certification by Executive Branch agencies and ficiency is recommended. If you’d like more tional information, (508) 234-9090, or by email the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. information about the band you can visit its [email protected] or sgate- REGION — The Senate last week approved • The use of capital authorizations for “ven- website at www.bvccband.org, or contact our [email protected]. its own version of the highly anticipated Life ture capital” purposes will be prohibited. director at [email protected]. Sciences bill, making significant changes to • Reporting of results from awarded tax The Blackstone Valley Community Concert ensure accountability and transparency of tax- incentives and capital grants will be improved Band is a non-profit organization. It is support- UniBank supports payer-funded grants and activities while dedi- by requiring more details about company per- ed in part by grants from the Uxbridge, cating major investments to promote job formance. Northbridge, Millville, Hopedale, Blackstone, growth and stimulate the slumping economy, • The recoupment, or clawback, of grant Milford, Medway, Douglas, Sutton and Grafton WCC youth according to Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge. money from certified companies that do not Cultural Councils. REGION — The Whitin Community Center “I am pleased that Massachusetts will be achieve job targets will be required. A similar Contributions are welcome from individuals has received a corporate grant of $15,000 from competitive in what has become a global econ- clawback of tax incentives will be implement- and area businesses. All contributions can be UniBank to support the operational expenses omy,” said Moore. “It is important that this ed with stronger reporting language. sent to the BVCCB at PO Box 116, Uxbridge, of the Youth Outreach program, including its wide-ranging legislation creates economic • Capital grants will be awarded by Executive MA 01569. Saturday afternoon program, the Rockdale development opportunities across the Branch agencies rather than the Youth Center, the Summer Community Youth Commonwealth. This represents the Senate’s Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (a quasi- Theater program, the new BOOST program, desire to spur new industry but also places the public agency), and the Center’s authority to and the Mentoring Partnership. cures for life-threatening diseases right in our issue bonds will be eliminated. Chamber to host The Whitin Community Center, a regional back yard.” Other features of the bill include: recreational non-profit organization, initiated The Senate bill, like other versions, commits • Continued funding of the Massachusetts the Youth Outreach program in 1996 in an $500 million in capital funding for life sciences school career fair Life Sciences Center at $25 million per year for effort to open the door to all children, inde- construction and improvement projects to the next 10 years, for a total of $250 million via REGION — The Blackstone Valley Chamber pendent of fee or membership, to enjoy the ben- ensure job growth within the industry. The transfers from year-end surpluses. of Commerce Education Foundation efits of a weekly recreational program on funding authorizations would be distributed at • $5 million from the budget to bolster the announces the annual sophomore career fair Saturdays. That program has been expanded in now more than $50 million per year for the next Capital Access Program for small businesses. for member high schools. the years since to include a Summer Youth 10 years. The bill will now go to the House of The event will be held from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Theater program and an after-school Youth The bill also supports $250 million in author- Representatives for further action. on Thursday,April 3. Northbridge High School Center in Rockdale. In July 2007, the ized tax incentives for life sciences companies is the host for this event and will provide stu- Northbridge Mentoring Partnership was that commit to grow jobs. The bill allows life dent guides to assist visiting students. absorbed into the Youth Outreach program. In sciences companies to apply for eligibility as a Based on the results of a personal interest the fall of 2007, BOOST, a free program to “certified life sciences project” to receive one Blackstone Valley survey, students will be directed to 16 career improve health and wellness for at-risk youth or more of eight tax incentives. A total of $25 clusters set up in the Veterans Memorial Field ages 12-17, was added to the Youth Outreach million in incentives per year would be granted House. Each cluster will have several jobs rep- offerings. The goals of the Youth Outreach pro- for the next 10 years. Community Concert Band resented to demonstrate the range of opportu- gram are to encourage children, ages 5-17, from The Senate’s legislation seeks to distribute nities within a given career area. all socio-economic backgrounds to play togeth- the benefits of tax incentives more widely than spring concert Over the course of the morning, 1,000 stu- er, to develop friendships, to build self-worth, to other versions by favoring projects proposed dents from nine Blackstone Valley High develop a sense of fair play, team spirit and for economically distressed areas. The Senate REGION — The Blackstone Valley Schools will have the opportunity to talk with cooperation in a safe and supervised environ- bill also requires existing Massachusetts com- Community Concert Band will perform its more than 60 career representatives about ment. panies to achieve a job-growth rate of 10 per- sixth annual spring concert at 7 p.m., Friday, their jobs and other positions available in their According to Kenneth Redding, UniBank cent to be eligible for incentives, compared to 25 April 18, at the Northbridge High School audi- company, the education and training required president and CEO, “We are pleased to support percent in other versions of the bill. torium. Admission is free, although donations for these positions, salary ranges, and the out- these programs that play an important role in In addition to those key features of the legis- will be gratefully accepted. look for these jobs in the future. the future of our community.” lation, Moore was also the lead sponsor of an The theme for this year’s concert is dance Students will also hear two panel presenta- WCC CEO Gary Wood reported, “We are amendment to purchase three mobile science music. The band will be performing music for tions in the theatre. Business people will dis- proud of our charitable youth programs that labs. The vehicles will be used to support the dances from all around the world. Dances cuss careers in finance, health, communica- provide opportunities for young people to biotechnology education initiatives of the include the tango, polka, tarantella, beguine, tions, and arts. College advising center staff spend their time productively while enjoying Massachusetts Academy for Life Sciences. A cakewalk, western one-step, pavane, saltarello, will talk about habits students can develop now recreational and social activities that build similar mobile science lab visited Hopedale sarabande, and allemande. that can cement their early success in higher team spirit, cooperation, and friendships. The High School in the past. Some of the pieces the band will be playing education or a career. results of engaging young people in supervised “The mobile labs help to bring state of the are: “Shall We Dance,” selections from “My Parents will be invited to attend the panel activities provided under the influence of posi- art science experiments to schools that might Fair Lady,” “Blue Tango,” “Begin the Beguine,” presentation from 10:15 to 11 a.m. The host tive adult role models has a great impact on the not have access to the latest equipment and “Russian Sailors’ Dance,” “What a Feeling” guides will greet and escort them to the theatre. community at large. School administrators teaching resources,” said Moore, who began (from “Flashdance”), “Tarantella,” “Suite of The Blackstone Valley Chamber of report to us that in the case of a majority of advocating for the facilities after visiting the Old American Dances,” “Greek Folk Song Commerce Education Foundation is a nonprof- participants, grades have improved, atten- mobile lab with a science class in Hopedale. “As Suite,” the “Elena Polka” and many more. it organization dedicated to leading and sup- dance at school is regular and behavioral we strive to encourage more Massachusetts This is music to get your toes tapping, and your porting education that promotes workforce issues have decreased. UniBank has been a students to consider careers in science and fingers snapping. You might even imagine development and enhances the quality of life tremendous supporter of our work with these health care, experiences such as those offered yourself dancing gracefully in some exotic set- in the Blackstone Valley. It is grateful for the children.” in the mobile science labs can provide the kind ting or with some celebrity on “Dancing With ongoing support of local educators, business The Whitin Community Center, located in of exciting learning opportunities that may the Stars.” It will be an enjoyable evening for leaders, and community members, member Whitinsville, is a private, non-profit, communi- just help create more doctors, nurses, and the whole family. school districts, the state Department of ty-based organization serving the Blackstone researchers.” The Blackstone Valley Community Band Education Connecting Activities Grant, the Valley since 1922. For more information, visit The Senate version also includes significant consists of approximately 50 talented musi- Greater Worcester Community Foundation www.OurGym.org. 12 • Friday, March 28, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Conservation Commission seeks stricter wetlands enforcement

BY THOMAS MATTSON The proposal says nobody can tive to the proposed project with lower boundary being the mean TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER even begin to remove, fill, dredge, less adverse effects.” annual low-flow level, and the upper NORTHBRIDGE — The build upon or alter certain resource • “Such activities, including pro- boundary being the first observable Conservation Commission is pro- areas, nor can he “degrade, dis- posed mitigation measures, will break in the slope or the mean posing sweeping changes to the charge into or otherwise alter” cer- have no significant adverse impact annual flood level, whichever is town’s wetlands bylaw. tain areas. on the areas or values protected by higher.” Some 22 pages of the current New areas proposed for protec- this bylaw.” The size threshold of 10,000 bylaw and proposed alterations tion include “vernal pools, springs, The commission would regard as square feet for a “pond” would not and/or additions to it will be pre- reservoirs, ponds of any size and “practicable an alternative reason- apply. sented to voters at the May 6 Town lands under water bodies, intermit- ably available and capable of being The “rare species” designation Meeting. tent streams, and brooks and done” after considering “the pro- must include all vertebrate and “Since my last appearance before creeks.” posed property use, overall project invertebrate animals and all plant the Board of Selectmen,” Also included would be “land purpose, logistics, existing technol- species listed as endangered, threat- Conservation Commission adjoining these resource areas out ogy, costs of the alternatives, and ened or of special concern by the Chairman Wyatt Mills said in a let- to a distance of 100 feet, known as overall project costs.” state Division of Fisheries and ter last month to Selectmen ‘the buffer zone,’ and ‘lands adjoin- Another wetlands proposal is Wildlife. Chairman William Audette, “the ing these areas out to a distance of that, “to prevent area loss, the com- “Vernal pool” elicits another defi- Conservation Commission has Thomas Mattson photo 200 feet, known as ‘the riverfront mission [must] require applicants nition added to the proposal. taken another pass at revising the area.’” to avoid alteration wherever feasi- It would include… “any confined Wyatt Mills, chairman of the Northbridge Moreover, according to the pro- ble, to minimize alteration and, basin or depression not occurring town’s wetland(s) bylaw.” Conservation Commission. Mills said the commission had posal, designated resource areas where alteration is unavoidable and in existing lawns, gardens, land- three goals — “to remove provisions must be protected whether or not has been minimized, to provide full scaped areas or driveways which, in that no longer apply, to reduce the The bylaw lists its purpose as “to they border surface waters. mitigation.” most years, holds water for a mini- potential for legal challenges and to protect the wetlands, related water The bylaw changes would not The commission would have the mum of two continuous months clarify provisions that are ambigu- resources and adjoining upland apply to “uses and structures of right to require “replication of wet- during the spring and/or summer, ous or unclear as to intent or mean- areas in Northbridge by controlling agriculture that enjoy the rights lands as a form of mitigation, but [and] contains at least 200 cubic feet ing.” activities the local Conservation and privileges” of state law. only with specific plans, profession- of water at some time during most To achieve these goals, Mill said, Commission thinks have a signifi- At the same time, the proposal al design, proper safeguards, ade- years…” Moreover, such a pond is the commission turned to the model cant or cumulative effect upon wet- reads, “the application and permit quate security, and professional defined as “free of adult predatory bylaw provided by the land values.” required by this chapter shall not be monitoring and reporting to assure fish, and provides breeding and Massachusetts Association of In addition to offering protection required for single-family home lots success because of the high likeli- rearing habitat functions for Conservation Commissions. of uplands and flood-prone areas, in existence prior to the implemen- hood of replication [failing].” amphibian, reptile or other vernal “A new revision of that model the amendment would sanction tation of this bylaw.” The commission could require a pool community species…” The became available since the commis- resource-area values as similarly Also spelled out is a proposal wildlife habitat study of the project boundary of the resource area for sion’s proposal last fall,” Mills important. The commission would allowing the Conservation area, to be paid for by the applicant. vernal pools would be “the mean wrote. broaden the word “supply” to Commission to “impose reasonable This could be based on the “proxim- annual high-water line defining the He said the revised model “pro- “groundwater” and substitute fees upon applicants to secure out- ity to other areas suitable for depression.” vides clearer, unambiguous, reason- “water quality” for “water pollu- side consultants, including engi- wildlife, the importance of wildlife In regard to enforcement (Section able and defensible language” based tion,” the latter a clarification of neers, wetlands scientists, wildlife ‘corridors,’ or the actual or possible 7-711), the proposal dictates that “no on Massachusetts case law and wording. biologists,” etc. presence of rare plant or animal person [will be allowed] to remove, experience of the past 20 years of The local commission adds a In reviewing activities within the species in the area.” fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, or protecting wetlands in the common- whole new paragraph to Section 7- riverfront area, the proposal says, Under Section 7-709, on defini- otherwise alter resource areas pro- wealth. 701 of the bylaw that emphasizes the commission must “presume the tions, the commission proposes the tected by this chapter…” Moreover, He also noted the state attorney Home Rule authority to support the riverfront area is important to all word “alter” include the causing of no one would be permitted to general had accepted the model. Wetlands Protection Act to a the resource area values unless “incremental activities [that] have, “cause, suffer, or allow such activity, Mills pointed out the model to be greater extent than in the past. It demonstrated otherwise,” and no or may have, a cumulative, adverse or leave in place unauthorized fill, proposed to voters May 6 follows the also calls for town protection of permit shall permit any activities impact on the resource areas pro- or otherwise fail to restore illegally state format, with slight changes additional resource areas beyond unless the applicant has proved two tected by this chapter.” altered land to its original condi- designed to tailor it to Northbridge. what the state law regards as signif- things by a preponderance of evi- Moreover, the term “‘bank’ must tion, or fail to comply with a permit The current town wetlands bylaw icant. dence: include the land area that normally or an enforcement order issued pur- was last updated in 1988. • “There is no practical alterna- abuts and confines a water body,the suant to this chapter.” Re-purpose goods to save $ and the environment

ecycling items for commercial potting soil, this leave your grass clippings on the lawn. ideas: reuse is not only good TAKE addition helps aerate potting You’ll give your lawn valuable nutrients • An old plastic travel toothbrush holder R for the environment; THE mixes and serve as space that boost its health. Best of all, when you makes a safe place to hold a sharp glass its good for the conscience! filler. recycle grass clippings back into your soil, cutter. The average American HINT And don’t forget packing you’ll return nearly two pounds of valu- • Always keep the bags of silica gel that throws away about 1,000 peanuts can be used to renew able nitrogen to every thousand square come in vitamin bottles, electronics boxes, pounds of trash a year. KAREN a sagging beanbag chair. feet of lawn each year! and even purses. Just toss a few in your Careful purchases and recy- TRAINOR Just toss a few handfuls tool box to prevent your small tools from cling can cut down on that inside and zip it back up. • Reader Recycles: If you wash laundry rusting. number, but it also makes in a cellar and use a dehumidifier on that • A spring type clothespin makes a great sense to re-purpose. Creating another use • Free Packing Material: If you are level, you can save water and steps with little vise for small objects being glued. for goods eliminates trash and may pre- packing gifts or eBay items to ship, clean this tip from a reader: “During the warm And the large metal binder clips from the vent a new purchase. Read on for a paper shreddings serve as an affordable weather I use a dehumidifier in the base- office are even stronger for tougher jobs. roundup of recycling and re-purposing alternative to excelsior or Styrofoam ment. To recycle the water collected in the • If you dampen the bottom of an old clay tips. Some are new, some are worth repeat- peanuts. Invest in a shredder and run system, and save a trip upstairs to dump it, pot, you’ll have a good substitute for whet- ing. newspaper through, or shred white paper I pour it into the washing machine. Then I stone to sharpen your metal tools. . recycled from your wastebasket for heaps finish filling with fresh water when I wash • Don’t toss out that old metal toilet • Community Recycling: Freecycle.org of “free” packing material. For glass or such items as scatter rugs and sleeping paper holder. Hung on your workshop promotes recycling by posting items that fragile items, recycle Styrofoam peanuts bags.” wall, it can serve as a rack for different are free for the taking, proving once again in the mix to save on costs. sized rolls of tapes. that one man’s trash is another man’s • Outside the Box: Another reader uses • Golf tees are the perfect shape and size treasure! Members give and take a variety • Fishy Flora: When cleaning out an tall tissue boxes to store plastic grocery to “cork” the inputs of air powered tools to of useful items from clothing and books to aquarium, recycle the mineral rich water store bags. She stuffs them in and they prevent dirt and dust building up when appliances and electronics. to water your houseplants. And if you come out one at a time without tangles. not in use. need gravel for the bottom of a small pot, She claims this recycling tip works better • Old record album covers make great • Peanut Gallery: Styrofoam is detri- just scoop a handful from the fish tank to than the cloth bags sold for this purpose. storage pockets in the workshop. Store mental to the environment because it does- use. The extra nutrients will help the loose sheets of sandpaper in an album n’t disintegrate. Styrofoam peanuts that plants grow. • In the Bag: Two readers came up with cover and label the grade of paper on the are used in packing are an annoying two different suggestions for the long plas- outside. You an also slide circular saw offender as they take up lots of room and • Sponge Job: You can recycle an old tic sleeves used for newspaper delivery. blades in an album jacket for safe storage. are messy. If you have too many peanuts dishwashing sponge by cutting it into One uses them to protect fan blades when to pass on or reuse, call the Plastic Loose small pieces and adding it to potting soil. she paint the ceilings. The other uses Fill Hotline at 1-800-828-2214 for an auto- You might find you won’t have to water the them as a pooper-scooper when she walks Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip mated list of the nearest businesses that plant as often. her dog. that has worked for you? Do you have a accept used packing peanuts. • Sink It: No water in the garage or work- question regarding household or garden If you want to reuse packing peanuts, • Open Range: Tossing out an old stove? shop? An empty super size liquid laundry matters? If so, why not share them with place several in the bottom of indoor pot- Rescue the wire shelves to use on an open detergent jug with a spigot makes a great readers of the Blackstone Valley Tribune? ted plants to improve soil drainage. Or campfire for cooking. Build sides up with portable “sink.” Just fill the empty jug Send questions and/or hints to: Take the layer the bottom of large outdoor flower rocks and set the shelf on top. To prevent with water. The detergent residue adds Hint! c/o the Southbridge Evening News, containers with peanuts to save on soil food from sticking to the grills, spray with just enough soap to the water for clean 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e- and promote proper draining. 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dent and CEO of the Millbury Credit Union. “The board conducted an extensive search Hebert new BVCC and are confident she’s the right person to take the Chamber to the next level.” The director BVCC has been without a permanent presi- REGION — dent for over a year. Joseph Deliso, CEO of Blackstone Management Corporation, and Chairman Joseph former board chair,has been serving as acting Barbato announced president of the Chamber for the past 18 that Jeannie Hebert months and is happy to hand the reins over to has been named the Hebert. new president and “I am thrilled to have recruited a person CEO of the who shares our passion and vision, and has Blackstone Valley the energy to grow and develop the Valley at a Chamber of time when it is exploding with new projects Commerce. and ideas,” Deliso said. Hebert comes Hebert, a lifelong resident of central with an extensive Massachusetts, is no stranger to the To the Boston Redsox who start background and Blackstone Valley. experience as the “I have had strong ties to this area my entire a new season as World Champions! senior tourism and life and have worked closely with members of

Y Jeannie Hebert marketing director the BVCC for many years,” she said. “I share for the Central their affection for this beautiful region and B Massachusetts am looking forward to the challenge of grow- Convention and Visitors Bureau. ing the Chamber and the businesses it repre- Prior to that, she was vice president of sents throughout the Valley.” retail marketing for Hebert Candies, Inc., She will assume her position March 31. gaining regional and national recognition for The Blackstone Valley Chamber of her many initiatives, events and fund-raising. Commerce is located at 110 Church St., “We feel with Jeannie’s extensive business Whitinsville. It represents 11 towns and serv- and tourism background she’s a perfect fit for ices over 2,600 businesses in the Valley. the Chamber” said Barbato, who is also presi-

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annual town election is Wednesday, FRIDAY April 30. It is also the deadline to inform the Board of Registrars of a change in name or street address for MARCH 28 the election. NORTHBRIDGE — The The town clerk’s office, located at Northbridge PTA is sponsoring an Ice Uxbridge Town Hall, 21 South Main St., Cream Social from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 23 Balmer Elementary School, 21 and April 30 for voter registration. You Crescent St., Whitinsville. Come may also register to vote during the reg- enjoy a bowl of ice cream and enjoy ular weekday office hours of 8 a.m. to 4 magician extraordinaire Fran Flynn. p.m. Admission is $1 per person. For more For more information about voter reg- information on this event, please con- istration you may call the town clerk’s tact either Becky Schofield at office at (508) 278-3156. [email protected] or Colleen Adee at [email protected]. NORTHBRIDGE — “The Music Man,” The PTA would also ask if you could April 10-12, at Whitinsville Christian donate a non-perishable item or School. Performances will begin at 7 canned or paper good that in turn can p.m. and ticket prices are $8 students, be donated to the Northbridge $10 adults and $35 for a family. Tickets Association of Churches Food Pantry. can be purchased at the door the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. UPTON — The Arts Society of Blackstone Valley Regional REGION — Every year the Greenway Vocational Technical High School is Challenge Steering Committee is proud sponsoring a talent show open to the to make a charitable contribution to a public beginning at 7 p.m. in the com- Blackstone Valley nonprofit organiza- petition center. The show features tion that is working to promote our various acts by students from Valley mission — to promote the recreational Tech that range from singing to band opportunities in the Blackstone River performances to martial arts demon- Valley. Working with partner organiza- strations. tions, the Greenway Challenge sup- UXBRIDGE IN FASHION ports clean water campaigns, hiking and biking trails, wildlife projects, environmental education and develop- SATURDAY UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Woman’s Club recently held its annual fashion show. Pictured, from left, are: Melanie ment of waterway access. Blodgett-O’Toole, Marsha Davis, Kirsten Lewis, Karen Albright, Bonnie Reid, Deborah Peters, Debbie Sawyer and Last year, we presented a check for MARCH 29 Madonna Terlizzi $2,500 to the Blackstone River Bikeway Association that is working to advance NORTHBRIDGE — The the development of the bikeway espe- Northbridge Education Foundation cially in Massachusetts. is pleased to announce its Spring Door-to-Door prepared to announce their intent at that Elementary School library. The PAC has If you think your organization would benefit Pledge Drive, which will begin with a kickoff time. recently been revitalized and would love to from a contribution from this year’s meeting at 9 a.m. on the Town Common. hear suggestions that would benefit both the Greenway Challenge and if your organization During this campaign students representing staff and the students and help us set goals for is able to host a transition site on the day of each club, activity or sports team will solicit the coming year. the event, please send us a letter of no more donations from residents from 9:30 a.m. until SATURDAY than two pages outlining what your mission is 12:30 p.m. to support the funding of the dis- APRIL 5 and how your organization would use this trict’s co-curricular activities for this school FRIDAY donation. A representative from your organi- year. NORTHBRIDGE — Families are invited to zation should then be prepared to be involved The Northbridge Education Foundation is an attend the annual Blackstone Valley Kids Fair in the event’s pre-planning by attending independent, community-based, non-profit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whitin APRIL 11 monthly logistics committee meetings along organization that awards funds, via grants, to Community Center, 60 Main St., in with coordinating your organization’s com- the Northbridge public school system for the NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge PTA is mitment to host the transition site on the day Whitinsville. Everyone is welcome and the sponsoring Bingo for Books from 6:30 to 8 p.m. benefit of its students. For additional infor- event is free. of the event. mation on any of our upcoming events, at W.E. Balmer Elementary School, 21 Please include your organization‚s name, the Highlights of the event include the Youth Crescent St., Whitinsville. Enjoy a family including our spring golf tournament on May Child Identification Program (CHIP), contact person’s daytime phone number and 20 at Blackstone National, and our ongoing night of bingo — $2 per player includes a e-mail address, the group’s mailing address Community Information, a Teddy Bear clinic, bingo card, snack, and drink. Each child fund-raisers, including The 1000 Club and our literacy activities, raffles, giveaways, and and website URL. The submission should be Legacy Walk-Buy a Brick campaign, please receives a book at the end of the evening, win mailed to Greenway Challenge Request, atten- more! Come meet Chuck E. Cheese from 10:15 or lose! visit our website at www.northbridgefounda- to 11 a.m. Beginning Bridges Community tion Barbara Dixon, One Depot Square, tion.org. Partnership for Children, the Whitin Woonsocket, RI 02895, by May 1. Community Center, Hannaford Supermarket, UXBRIDGE — Potpie dinner honoring World Commonwealth National Bank, Milford SATURDAY UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Woman’s Club War II veterans, 4-7 p.m., at VFW Post 1385. Federal Savings and Loan, and Wal-Mart are and Helen M. Ryan Scholarship applications Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.Tickets are sponsoring this event. APRIL 12 will be available on April 1. If you are a high $7 for adults, children under 5 eat free. For Call Mary Lou Schiavone at (508) 234-1291 for school senior and would like to apply for the tickets. call (508) 278-3132 or (508) 278-7540. more information. SUTTON — Square dance, Bill Mager calling Uxbridge Woman’s Club and Helen M. Ryan and Kathy Reardon cueing, mainstream and Scholarship, the applications will be available UXBRIDGE — The Young at Heart group of plus, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Sutton Country Squares, at the Uxbridge High School guidance office. Faith Fellowship Church, 647 Douglas St, SUNDAY Sutton High School, Boston Road. For more All applications are to be submitted on or Uxbridge, is having a free luncheon for all information, call, (508) 835-4560. before April 30. those 55 and older at 11 a.m. Call Sue at 508-476- APRIL 6 Please contact scholarship chairwoman 3438 for more information. UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Elementary Nancy Gjeltma at 9508) 278-3347 with any ques- UXBRIDGE — New England Country Music PTO will hold its second annual beer and wine tions. Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., at VFW Post 1385, tasting from 7-9 p.m. at The Community SUNDAY Route 16, featuring house band Harvey Keene House on the Uxbridge Town Common. Come REGION — Evercare Hospice seeks volun- & the Last Stop Cafe. Donation at door, $3 and enjoy an evening of beer and wine from teers. Assignments include friendly visits to members, $5 non-members. around the world provided by Lynch’s Wine & comfort and support patients and family MARCH 30 Spirits and browse the many themed gift bas- members facing end of life issues. Inspiring, kets and silent auction items. Tickets are $10 comprehensive training provided. For infor- UXBRIDGE — New England Country Music mation about training programs in Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., at VFW Post 1385, MONDAY per person or $15 per couple. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. On April Northbridge on April 5,12 and 19, call Marjie Route 16, featuring house band Durango Rochon at (800) 956-1276. Mango. Donation at door is $5 per person. 10, baskets will be available for preview and APRIL 7 tickets can be purchased at the monthly PTO meeting. On April 11, baskets will be available REGION — Blackstone Valley Regional NORTHBRIDGE — Power of Praise, a con- NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge Vocational Technical High School, class of temporary praise service, will be held at 6 p.m. Historical Society will host John Pelczarski for preview in the Taft School gym during the “Bubble Man Show” and tickets for the basket 1987 will hold its 20th reunion from 7:30 to 11 at the Blackstone Valley United Methodist for a forum on the new Department of p.m. on Friday,May 16, at Olde Post Office Pub Church on Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville. Conservation and Recreation. The event will raffle and wine tasting can be purchased on that evening also. Contact Roann Karns Restaurant, North Grafton. Contact Kerri Resound! will lead the service. The public is begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Fletcher House. O’Brien at [email protected] for infor- invited. ([email protected]) for more informa- tion. mation on attending or updating your contact UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Elementary info. Tickets need to be purchased for $20 per PTO will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. at the person. TUESDAY Taft School. Come help plan spring events. Superintendent Daniel Stefanilo will be doing TUESDAY UXBRIDGE — If you have not registered APRIL 1 a presentation regarding the school budget your child for kindergarten for the 2008-09 and all parents are encouraged to attend. For APRIL 22 school year,please come to the Early Learning NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge Parent more information, please contact Kim Center, 11 Church St., as soon as possible. Teacher Association will hold its monthly DeMers at (508) 278-5453 or Lisa Devane at NORTHBRIDGE — Whitney Place will offer Please bring your child’s birth certificate, meeting at 9 a.m. at W.E. Balmer Elementary (508) 278-0282. a free workshop titled “Quick, Clean and Social Security number and proof of resi- School, 21 Crescent St., Whitinsville. All par- Totally Green!” at 6 p.m. in the Adult Day dence. Call (508) 234-9164 for more informa- ents and teachers of students at both UXBRIDGE — Join the Uxbridge Health Center. Certified cleaning coach Leslie tion. Northbridge Elementary and Balmer Elementary PTO at its Free Family Fun Nght Reichert will share her tips on how to make Elementary are encouraged to attend. at 6:30 p.m. in the Taft School cafeteria. “Mike cleaning fast, fun and safe for your family and DOUGLAS — Applications for 2008-09 pre- For more information, please contact Kathy the Bubble Man” will peform science tricks environment. Participate in raffle of over $100 school are being accepted until April 1. Lyons at (508) 234-6224. with bubbles. There will be fun for all ages worth of green cleaning products! Please Applications are available by calling the and admission is free. If you have a question RSVP to Donna Scherer at (508) 234-4769, ext. Douglas Preschool Center at (508) 476-4034. regarding this event, please contact Beth 3025. Children must be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1, 2008 and toi- WEDNESDAY Rancourt at (508) 278-5356. let trained. UXBRIDGE — The Young at Heart group of APRIL 2 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Faith Fellowship Church, 647 Douglas St., Uxbridge will be taking a seven-day trip to UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Woman’s Club APRIL 24 Savannah and Jekyll Island, Ga., and is pleased to have Bill Walsh of the Blackstone APRIL 9 Beaufort, S.C. from April 6-12. There are many Board of Health as its guest speaker at its next NORTHBRIDGE — Take the day off from side trips and most meals included for a rea- meeting at 7 p.m. at the Progressive Club. DOUGLAS — Parents and students are invit- cooking and support the Northbridge PTA. A ed to attend MEFA’s free comprehensive pres- sonable $529. This is considered the best time Walsh will lead a discussion about the generous local business, Jube’s Restaurant, to visit this beautiful area because the flowers Blackstone Valley Recycling Program. entation on the college admissions process at 1227 Providence Road, Whitinsville, will 7 p.m. in the high school. A Q&A session will will all be in bloom. There is also a day trip for Anyone who has interest in joining the club donate 10 percent of every order from 6 a.m. to the St. Patrick’s Day show at the Aqua Turf in should contact Debbie Sawyer at (508) 278-2375 follow. 9 p.m. to the For more information, call Genie Stack at Connecticut planned for March 13 for $55. Call or may attend a meeting. Northbridge PTA. Proceeds will be used in Sue at (508) 476-3438 for more information. (508) 476-4100, ext. 2120. support of the PTA’s funding for spring field trips. There’s also a chance to win door prizes. NORTHBRIDGE — The Alpha introductory THURSDAY course to Christianity is underway at the THURSDAY UPCOMING/ONGOING Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. Classes will run from 5:30 to 8:15 APRIL 3 APRIL 10 p.m. The course is for people interested in DOUGLAS — The Democratic Town UXBRIDGE — The deadline to register to finding out what Christianity is all about and Committee will hold a caucus at 7 p.m. in the NORTHBRIDGE — You are cordially invited vote at the May 13 Town Meeting is for asking any and every question about God, Municipal Center, 29 Depot St., to nominate to join the Northbridge Special Education Wednesday, April 23. It is also the deadline to the Bible or any aspect of the Christian faith. candidates for the upcoming local election. All Parent Advisory Council members and the inform the Board of Registrars of a change in Each Alpha session begins with a free supper, registered Democrats are urged to attend and school faculty and administrators for an infor- name or street address for the Town Meeting. followed by a video talk and small group dis- mal reception at 3 p.m. at W.E. Balmer The deadline to register to vote in the May 20 those with an interest in serving should be Turn To CALENDAR page B3 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, March 28, 2008 • 3 Linwood Mill gets tax break BY THOMAS MATTSON operation move in late 2009 or early town facilities faded. But Davis and August said Charter has offered the operation does put on at least one TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER 2010 (18 months from the conclusion other town officials still talk strong- town some $600,000 over the next “adult” program many in town NORTHBRIDGE — Everyone of an agreement between the ly of the need for a new fire station five years to retain its license as a might find unacceptable if seen as talks about what this town needs is Advisory Committee, the town and and new quarters for the digital technical provider to broad- emanating from a school site. more business and industry. Charter Communications) to the Department of Public Works. cast here. The payments would Selectmen were upset recently Well, the Board of Selectmen high school. Voting for that were Indeed, those items are among include five annual installments when that particular program aired spent a few minutes agreeing to Selectmen John Davis, who moved expenditures included in a five-year plus an education grant of $100,000. on a weekend morning during make the Linwood Mill an the point, William Audette and capital outlay plan recently drawn In addition, Charter would have 1.5 primetime viewing for children. It “Economic Opportunity Area” James Marzec. Voicing their opposi- up by Town Manager Theodore staff persons on location in was explained as a technical glitch. (EOA), which gives the building’s tion were Selectmen Charles Kozak as one of the things he was Northbridge. After 18 months have Davis argued the rent being paid owner, William Giannopolous, a 10- Ampagoomian Jr. and Joseph charged to do. Every such item is elapsed, the town would have the to the owner of the Church Street year EOA designation. That allows Montecalvo. negotiable or can be removed by option of moving the location from building could be used to buy new him a 10 percent reduction in his Different locations were suggest- town officials or at a Town Meeting Church Street, and Charter would equipment if the operation relocat- state taxes on the building. ed, from the Aldrich School to the or, conversely, could gather steam help set up a studio at a new loca- ed at the high school. But, important as the Linwood Community Development office to and be voted in over the next few tion if that is requested. Handicapped access was another Mill filling up with small business- the top floor of the Baker Building years. August said Charter would pro- issue. But Sharron Ampagoomian es is, what occupied most of the to remaining on Church Street with Giannopolous presented informa- vide a 750-megahertz system. said that could be provided on selectmen’s time at their March 24 some modifications for accessibility tion showing seven businesses now The Advisory Cable Committee Church Street. meeting in Town Hall were two to the handicapped. operating at the Linwood Mill. They was looking for backing from the Police Chief Walter Warchol said seemingly innocuous items. In the other matter, when Davis include Dimensional Hair Design, selectmen in its effort to gain a new he opposes the cable operation mov- One had to do with whether and moved that the board vote to remove K & D Builders, Namco Systems, contract with Charter. The board ing into the building occupied in where the Cable Advisory from consideration as a possible KTS, Service Plus, Superior often has a practice of not deciding part by his department off Route Committee may move its quarters, site for a new fire station the land Construction, and Bernat Mill on a matter until a meeting follow- 122. He said prisoners are escorted and the other issue was over what to once occupied by the West School Antiques, the latter with 70 dealers. ing discussion. into the station by a door that would do about a piece of land that has a and an adjacent piece of property Giannopolous said he intends to In regard to whether or not the be close to the television operation pile of dirt comprising some 26,000 belonging for many years to Whitin fully restore the mill for commer- Cable Advisory Committee should and that persons coming to the sta- cubic feet that may or may not be Machine Works, Montecalvo argued cial, industrial and housing use. His move its operations out of the tion in confidence might not feel contaminated and on which some there was no point in doing that plan includes 35,000 square feet of Church Street location, Audette, free to do so if several people were officials thought of putting a new because the land is private property commercial space, 40,000 square Davis and Marzec noted Charter around from the television station. fire station. administered by Leonard Jolles, feet of light industrial space and was willing to move the equipment Also, the police station is the desig- There were smiles all around who manages The Shop. But Davis 45,000 square feet of housing space to the high school. nated operational center during when the board quickly okayed the said it had come to light the cost of with 178 parking spaces. Charles Ampagoomian said the any town-wide emergency, and at EOA designation for Giannopolous, moving the pile of soil, if it turns The EOA designation is intended memo written by Christine such a time, he said, the station who has big plans for restoring the out to be contaminated, could be a to have a direct impact on the com- Johnson, principal of Northbridge should have only personnel related stately brick structure with a million or more dollars and he munity by stimulating business High School, on the terms for hav- to such an event on site. unique bell tower built in 1866 and feared the town could be stuck with growth and job creation. ing public access television in the Community planners do occupy once a prime producer of textiles that if it accepted the property. school was rather restrictive as to another portion of the building. for the Whitins, who mostly special- Some officials believe Jolles had CABLE DISCUSSION what the public-access channel Montecalvo pushed the Aldrich ized in textile machinery, but did at one time reportedly offered to Members of the Cable Advisory could do at the school site. But other School, and the board agreed to take build or acquire a handful of regu- give the town the site off Water and Committee, representatives of selectmen countered that by saying another look at that building as a lar textile mills, too. West streets in exchange for the Charter Communications, the com- Johnson has met every potential possible local television location. After a protracted session of heat- support of town officials for rezon- mittee’s lawyer, William August, obstacle and given a move to the But meantime, the vote to move to ed discussion between the select- ing more than 100 acres from and selectmen met to kick off the high school her full support. the high school stood. men and Sharron Ampagoomian, Industrial to Residential so that issue of a new contract between the Sharron Ampagoomian and oth- However, Audette and Davis are chair of the Cable Advisory Jolles could build between 300 and town and Charter. ers argued the school would not be a not running for reelection and Committee, and others, including 400 housing units west of Route 122. In discussing the current tenta- proper place for public access, that nobody knows what the composi- several cable show producers, the In any case, residents voted down tive agreement between Charter the interests of students versus tion of the Board of Selectmen will board voted 3-2 to have the cable the zoning change and then the Communications and Northbridge, those of the public could well be at be in two months. economy soured and talk of new odds. In fact, the local public access So things seemed up in air.

These scholarships are a part of UniBank’s tions will be accepted after April 1. Online Uxbridge Free Public Library.Completed appli- CALENDAR commitment to the Blackstone Valley in sup- applications are available at cations must be delivered to the high school by continued from page B2 porting the educational endeavors of excep- www.mass.gov/civilservice. Constituents 2 p.m. on Tuesday,April 29. tional students, selected on the basis of charac- interested in receiving or downloading a paper cussion time. The program continues for 11 ter, involvement in school or community activ- examination application can contact Sen. NORTHBRIDGE — The Yvette Manosh weeks. ities, financial need and academic achieve- Moore’s office at (617) 722-1420 or visit his web- Scholarship criteria for eligibility: Ernest The non-denominational Alpha program is for ment. site, www.senatormoore.com. “Jack” Manosh established this scholarship in adults of all ages. All are welcome. For more Scholarship applications are available in the memory of his wife, Yvette. He requested that information or to register, please contact Judy guidance departments of: Northbridge High DOUGLAS — Transfer station and recycling the Northbridge Association of Churches in the church office at (508) 234-5268 or via e- School, Uxbridge High School, Douglas High center permits for the period through Sept. 1 determines the decisions made for this award. mail at [email protected], or visit School, Blackstone-Millville Regional High are on sale. The cost is $110 for residents and The recipient must meet the following criteria: www.pscrc.org. School, Nipmuc Regional High School, $55 for residents 65 and older.Permits are avail- • Be a resident of Northbridge or attend a Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational able at the Board of Health office, 29 Depot St., Northbridge school NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley Technical High School, Whitinsville Christian from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Be a senior in the school in which the recipi- Free Medical Program, dedicated to the memo- High School, Grafton High School and Sutton Mondays through Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. ent is enrolled. ry of Dr.Robert Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m. on High School. Schools are awarded the scholar- Tuesdays. Residents are encouraged to pur- • Must have at the time of application and must the second and fourth Mondays of the month at ships and form their own committees to select chase permits through the mail by sending in maintain during the scholarship period, a min- Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood Ave. recipients. Applicants are required to be the following information: Name, street imum of 3.0 GPA. Should the students not This is a project of the Northbridge enrolled, as undergraduate students, in an address, plate number of vehicle to be used, maintain a 3.0 average, the scholarship money Association of Churches. accredited four-year institution of higher check made payable to “The Town of Douglas” for the next semester and/or year will be This program is for the uninsured. No appoint- learning. and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For awarded to another student. ments needed. more information, call (508) 476-4000, ext. 352. • Must demonstrate sufficient financial need, General comprehensive services and referrals NORTHBRIDGE —Coffee Break, a non- as determined by the Northbridge Association include general physicals, pap smears, mam- denominational community Bible study for NORTHBRIDGE —The Christian Men’s of Churches. mograms, lab testing resource, acute illness women, holds study on the Holy Spirit from Community Bible Study that has been meeting • Shall submit a completed application for and care, counseling, medications, specialist refer- 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday at the Fairlawn at the Whitin Community Center in a copy of his/her transcript. If any required ral, chronic illness care. Church, 305 Goldthwaite Road (off Hill Street). Whitinsville since 1969 will continue to meet information is missing, the application will be Also, referral for financial aid and prayer sup- Coffee Break offers women an opportunity to from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesday mornings, rejected. port from 12 churches. read and discuss the Bible, share questions and through April. Each The schedule is as follows: April 14, April 28, concerns and develop new friendships. Each week faith, fun, and fel- May 12, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. lesson is independent, so if you can’t attend lowship is shared and 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov.10, Nov. every week, you won’t feel lost. There is no we invite local area THINK SPRING!!! 24, Dec. 8 and Dec. 22. homework required and no previous Bible men, especially sen- knowledge is necessary. iors, to join us. We are UXBRIDGE — The town clerk’s office Refreshments and quality childcare are provid- focusing on Paul’s taylor turf inc. announces that dog licenses are available for ed — with a loving nursery for infants up to age “Epistle to the 2008. Dog licenses for 2007 have expired and 2 and a story hour that your 3-5 year olds won’t Galatians” and how it must be renewed by March 31. Late fees of $10 want to miss. helps young LAWN FERTILIZATION & RENOVATION per dog are assessed after this date. To renew a For directions, questions, or to get more infor- Christians grow, and license for your dog, please visit the town mation, call (508) 234-5729 or the church secre- mature Christians Commercial & Residential clerk’s office with a copy of a current rabies tary at (508) 234-2838. develop a practicable Superior 5 Step Fertilization Programs certificate, which will be retained by the town worldview. There is an clerk, and payment for the license. Costs are REGION — Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge is elevator to the upper Let us Provide You With A $11 per dog or $7 per spayed or neutered dog. pleased to inform constituents of a recruit- conference room. Call GREENER, HEALTHIER, WEED FREE LAWN Payments may be made in cash or by check ment campaign currently under way for the Bud Tierney at (508) payable to The Town of Uxbridge. All dogs six upcoming entry-level firefighter’s civil service 278-9345, or e-mail tier- “Quality Results and Service Are Our #1 Priority” months and over must be licensed. examination, scheduled for April 26. This [email protected]. Please contact the town clerk’s office by phone entry-level public safety examination, adminis- Programs Provide Control of the Following: at (508) 278-3156, or e-mail at tered by the Human Resources Division, is one UXBRIDGE — Ocean GRUBS - CRABGRASS - INSECTS - DISEASE - WEEDS [email protected] with any ques- of the most important examinations that will State Power tions or concerns. be conducted in the coming months. The lists Scholarship We Also Offer: Overseeding - Core Aeration - Slice/Power Seeding that will result from this examination will Foundation applica- REGION — UniBank is pleased to announce For a FREE ESTIMATE Call Bruce @ (508)949-6700 determine the pool of applicants eligible for tion forms are avail- Fully Licensed & Insured / 20 Years Experience its 14th annual scholarship program, providing appointment to the position of municipal civil able in the following $2,000 each to nine graduating seniors, one at service firefighter in cities and towns covered locations: Uxbridge each high school in the towns of Northbridge, by the civil service statute. Applicants must High school guidance Uxbridge, Blackstone, Douglas, Upton, Grafton submit their application by March 18 to avoid office, town clerk’s *Phosphate Free Programs Available* and Sutton. an additional $25 processing fee. No applica- office and the LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Raymond Hall, 1 in = 100 feet. 5 Oct. 1980, subject to and with the benefit of all rights, shall control in the event of an error in this REAL ESTATE Lavallee Brothers, Inc., 497 Central Turnpike, rights of way, restrictions, easements, publication. By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sutton, Mass.”, which parcel is further bound- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by ed and described as follows: liens, improvements, public assessments, any sale. Carlos Ramirez and Lori Ramirez to Mortgage *Beginning at a point on Monroe Street, and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated being the most southwesterly* corner of the lot and sewer liens and any other municipal Present holder of said mortgage February 13, 2006 and recorded with the herein conveyed. assessments or liens or existing encum- Worcester County (Worcester District) Thence South 85 degrees, 17’ 55” 550.00 brances of record which are in force and are By its Attorneys, Registry of Deeds at Book 38424, Page 259, feet along land now or formerly of Dunleavey applicable, having priority over said mortgage, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. of which mortgage Countrywide Home Loans, to a point; whether or not reference to such restrictions, 150 California Street Inc. is the present holder, for breach of the Thence South 26 degrees, 10’ 31” West easements, improvements, liens or encum- Newton, MA 02458 conditions of said mortgage and for the pur- 208.82 feet along other land of Grantor to a brances is made in the deed. (617) 558-0500 pose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at point; TERMS OF SALE: 200711-1750 - GRN Public Auction at 12:00 p.m. on April 15, 2008, Thence South 87 degrees, 42’ 30” West A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) March 21, 2008 on the mortgaged premises located at 18 194.60 feet to a point on the easterly side of Dollars by certified or bank check will be March 28, 2008 Monroe Street, Douglas, Worcester County, Monroe Street; required to be paid by the purchaser at the April 4, 2008 Massachusetts, all and singular the premises Thence north 15 degrees, 32’ 36” West time and place of sale. The balance is to be described in said mortgage, 232.37 feet along Monroe Street to the point paid by certified or bank check at Harmon NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF TO WIT: of beginning. Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, REAL ESTATE A certain parcel of land in Douglas, Containing 1.286 acres according to said Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to By virtue and in execution of the Power of Worcester County, Commonwealth of plan. Deed reference 21982/19 P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Massachusetts, on the easterly side of *Should be Northwesterly Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) Timothy J. Stack to Mortgage Electronic Monroe Street with the buildings thereon For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 4, shown as Lot 1 on a plan entitled, “Plan of with Worcester County (Worcester District) vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County Land in Douglas, Mass. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-& 10, Registry of Deeds in Book 21982, Page 19. in full of the purchase price. The description (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book Owned by Isabelle H. Smith, 9 & 11 Owned by These premises will be sold and conveyed of the premises contained in said mortgage Turn To LEGALS page B4 4 • Friday, March 28, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Trudeau; required to be paid by the purchaser at the District Registry of Deeds in Book 8640, Page LEGALS Thence north 29˚05’14” west, a distance of time and place of sale. The balance is to be 46. continued from page B3 81.85 feet on said Trudeau land to a point at paid by certified or bank check at Harmon For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded 39547, Page 242, of which mortgage U.S. parcel 23A and land now or formerly of Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, with the Worcester County (Worcester Bank National Association is the present hold- Michael and Debra Bundtzen; Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to District) Registry of Deeds in Book 31288, er, for breach of the conditions of said mort- Thence north 60˚54’46” east, a distance of P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Page 365 gage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the 35.00 feet by said parcel 23A to a point at land Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) The premises will be sold subject to any same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 now or formerly of Steven and Nancy A. days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- and all unpaid taxes and other municipal p.m. on April 11, 2008, on the mortgaged Dupre; vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt assessments and liens, and subject to prior premises located at 324 Williams Street, Thence south 29˚05’14" east, a distance of in full of the purchase price. The description liens or other enforceable encumbrances of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 70.80 feet by said Dupre land to a point at of the premises contained in said mortgage record entitled to precedence over this mort- all and singular the premises described in said land of said Madigan. shall control in the event of an error in this gage, and subject to and with the benefit of all mortgage, Shown as Parcel 22A on a plan entitled “Plan publication. easements, restrictions, reservations and TO WIT: of Land in Northbridge, Massachusetts, Other terms, if any, to be announced at the conditions of record and subject to all tenan- Property Address: Prepared for Steven R. and Nancy A. Dupre, sale. cies and/or rights of parties in possession. 324 WILLIAMS STREET Scale 1”= 40’, March 19, 1993 by Andrews WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- UXBRIDGE, MA 01569 Survey & Engineering, Inc. 104 Mendon Present holder of said mortgage tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Street, Uxbridge, Massachusetts.” See Plan deposit must be shown at the time and place HERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF. Book 669, Plan 121. By its Attorneys, of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the The land and buildings in Uxbridge, Worcester For title, see deed dated December 21, 2005 HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. mortgage holder and its designee(s) are County, Massachusetts, on the northerly side recorded with Worcester District Registry of 150 California Street exempt from this requirement); high bidder to of Williams Street, bounded and described as Deeds, Book 38329, Page 181. Newton, MA 02458 sign written Memorandum of Sale upon follows: Also known as 35 Wallen Way, Northbridge, (617) 558-0500 acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price BEGINNING at the southwesterly corner of Massachusetts. 200711-0408 - BLU payable in cash or current funds in thirty (30) the premises to be conveyed at a stone mon- The above-described premises shall be March 21, 2008 days from the date of the sale at the offices of ument in the northerly line of Williams Street subject to all easements, restrictions, munici- March 28, 2008 mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, at land now or formerly of one G. Oppewall; pal or other public taxes, assessments, liens April 4, 2008 P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, THENCE by land of said Oppewall and also or claims in the nature of liens, outstanding tax Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or such other by land of one Nydam, N. 16° E., 152.35 feet titles, building, zoning and other land use laws TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE time as may be designated by mortgagee. to an iron pipe; and all permits and approvals issued pursuant ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The description for the premises contained in THENCE by land now or formerly of Marinus thereto, including, without limitation, orders of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING said mortgage shall control in the event of a Bosma et ux., S. 80° 03’ E., 184.30 feet to a conditions, and existing encumbrances of In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. typographical error in this publication. drill hole in the remains of an old stone wall; record created prior to said Mortgage, if there Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter 173, Section Other terms to be announced at the sale. THENCE by land of said Nydam following be any. Said premises are to be sold subject 47 of the Northbridge Zoning By-laws, the HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Indenture Trustee course of old wall S. 15° 36’ W., 87.97 feet to to the right of redemption of the United States Northbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold for the registered Note Holders of an iron pipe; of America, if any there be. a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2008 Renaissance Home Equity Loan Asset- THENCE by northerly line of said Williams TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder shall at 7:05 P.M. at 21 Piedmont St., Backed Notes, Series 2005-2 Street, S. 81° 27’ W., 202.13 feet to the point be required to make a deposit of $10,000.00 Whitinsville, on the application of Melody Korde & Associates, P.C. of beginning. to the holder of said Mortgage, in cash or by Nydam, 56 Dunleavey Brook Dr., Uxbridge, 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210 For my title, see Deed of David J. Susienka certified or bank cashier’s check at the time MA for a Special Permit pursuant to Article V, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 and Karen A. Susienka recorded with and place of said sale of said premises. The Section 173-12 of the Northbridge Zoning By- (978) 256-1500 Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 36018, balance of the purchase price is to be paid to laws, Table of Use Regulations, in order to (07-2893F/OCWEN/Kowalchek)(03/21/08, Page 264. said holder in cash, by certified check or bank allow the demolition of a single family home 03/28/08, 04/04/08)(106437) For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded cashier’s check, and thereupon the deed shall and the construction of a three family dwelling March 21, 2008 with Worcester County (Worcester District) be delivered, in thirty (30) days from the date in a B-1 zoning district. March 28, 2008 Registry of Deeds in Book 36018, Page 264. of sale at the firm of Cunningham, Machanic, The property, shown on Assessor’s Map April 4, 2008 These premises will be sold and con- Cetlin, Johnson & Harney, LLP, Attorneys for 15A as Parcel 110, is located at 122 Cottage veyed subject to and with the benefit of all said holder, 220 North Main Street, Natick, St., Whitinsville in a Business-1 zoning district rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, Massachusetts. The successful bidder shall and owned by Robert E. Nydam Jr. Trustee, LEGAL NOTICE covenants, liens or claims in the nature of be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms Cottage Realty Trust, 56 Dunleavey Brook MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE liens, improvements, public assessments, any of Sale. The description of the premises con- Dr., Uxbridge, MA. By virtue of and in execution of the Power and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water tained in said Mortgage shall control in the The purpose of this hearing is to provide an of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given and sewer liens and any other municipal event of an error in publication. opportunity for public comment. Anyone wish- by Christopher T. Hajec to New Century assessments or liens or existing encum- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the ing to be heard regarding this matter should Mortgage Corporation, dated May 3, 2006 brances of record which are in force and are time and place of sale. attend said meeting at the time and place des- and recorded with the Worcester County applicable, having priority over said mortgage, AVELO MORTGAGE, L.L.C. ignated. A copy of the petition is available for (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book whether or not reference to such restrictions, Present holder of said mortgage review at the office of the Town Clerk and 38899, Page 253 of which mortgage REO easements, improvements, liens or encum- By its Attorneys, Zoning Board of Appeals Office and may be Properties Corporation, is the present holder brances is made in the deed. CUNNINGHAM, MACHANIC, CETLIN, reviewed during normal business hours. by assignment, for breach of conditions of TERMS OF SALE: JOHNSON & HARNEY, LLP Thomas Hansson, Chairman said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) By: Robert F. Tenney Northbridge Zoning Board of Appeals closing the same, the mortgaged premises Dollars by certified or bank check will be CUNNINGHAM, MACHANIC, CETLIN, March 21, 2008 located at Unit No. 7 of 1-11 C Street required to be paid by the purchaser at the JOHNSON & HARNEY, LLP March 28, 2008 Condominium 7 C Street, 1-11 C Street time and place of sale. The balance is to be 220 North Main Street Condominium, Northbridge, MA will be sold paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Natick,MA 01760 THE COMMONWEALTH OF at a Public Auction at 11:00 AM on April 29, Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, (508)651-7524 MASSACHUSETTS 2008 at the mortgaged premises, more partic- Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to March 14, 2008 LAND COURT ularly described below, all and singular the P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, March 21, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) March 28, 2008 (SEAL) 07 MISC 366243 Unit No. 7 of 1-11 C Street Condominium days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- To: created by Master Deed dated July 13, 2005, vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Howard E. Ballou Jr.; Hana A. Ballou and recorded in Worcester County South in full of the purchase price. The description REAL ESTATE and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the District Registry of Deeds on July 14, 2005, in of the premises contained in said mortgage By virtue and in execution of the Power of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Book 36799 Page 18. The Post Office shall control in the event of an error in this Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for address of the unit is: 7 C Street, Northbridge, publication. Daniel J. McCann and Erica A. McCann to Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates MA 01588 The Unit is shown on a plan Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated June 21, 2004 Series 2007-AHL1 claiming to be the holder of recorded with the first deed of the unit, to sale. and recorded with the Worcester County a Mortgage covering real property in Douglas, which is affixed a verified statement in the U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book numbered 55 Cedar Street given by Howard form provided by G.L. c. 183A s. 9, and is con- Present holder of said mortgage 33960, Page 108, of which mortgage Wells E. Ballou Jr. and Hana A. Ballou to Mortgage veyed subject to and with the benefit of the Fargo Bank, N.A. is the present holder, for Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated obligations, restrictions, rights and liabilities By its Attorneys, breach of the conditions of said mortgage and September 18, 2006, and recorded with the contained in G.L. c. 183A, the Master Deed, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will Worcester County (Worcester District) the documents establishing the organization 150 California Street be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on April Registry of Deeds at Book 79, Page 185 and of unit owners and the By-Laws as amended Newton, MA 02458 15, 2008, on the mortgaged premises located now held by the plaintiff by assignment has of record. Each of the units in the (617) 558-0500 at 9 Ethel Street, Blackstone, Worcester filed with said court a complaint for authority to Condominium is intended for residential pur- 200711-1365 - RED County, Massachusetts, all and singular the foreclose said mortgage in the manner follow- poses and such other uses as are set forth in March 14, 2008 premises described in said mortgage, ing: by entry and possession and exercise of the Master Deed. The undivided percentage March 21, 2008 TO WIT: power of sale. interest of the unit in the common areas and March 28, 2008 A certain tract or parcel of land with the If you are entitled to the benefits of the facilities is 16.71%. buildings thereon situated partly in the Town of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amended For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Blackstone, Worcester County, and you object to such foreclosure you or your with the Worcester County (Worcester By virtue and in execution of the Power of Massachusetts, and partly in the city of attorney should file a written appearance and District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38899, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode answer in said Court at Boston on or before Page 251 Michael Leach and Patricia Leach to MERS Island, and being more particularly bounded April 14, 2008 or you may be forever barred The premises will be sold subject to any as Nominee for New Century Mortgage and described as follows: from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid and all unpaid taxes and other municipal Corporation dated December 8, 2006 and BEGINNING: on the southerly side of under said act. assessments and liens, and subject to prior recorded with Worcester County (Worcester Ethel Street: (formerly known as Highland Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief liens or other enforceable encumbrances of District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40654, Street) at a point 150 feet easterly from the Justice of said Court on March 3, 2008. record entitled to precedence over this mort- Page 380, the undersigned being the present corner formed by the intersection of the Attest: DEBORAH J. PATTERSON gage, and subject to and with the benefit of all holder via Assignment recorded at Book southerly line of said Ethel Street with the RECORDER easements, restrictions, reservations and 42416, Page 76 for breach of the conditions of easterly line of Rathburn Street; 200712-0238-YEL conditions of record and subject to all tenan- said Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- THENCE: easterly with the southerly line March 28, 2008 cies and/or rights of parties in possession. closing the same will be sold at Public Auction of Ethel Street 50 feet; Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- at: THENCE: southerly by Lot No. 106 as LEGAL NOTICE tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2008 shown on plan hereinafter mentioned 125 MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE deposit must be shown at the time and place upon the hereinafter- described premises, feet; By virtue of and in execution of the Power of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the known as and numbered as 35 Wallen Way, THENCE: westerly by Lot No. 105 as of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given mortgage holder and its designee(s) are Northbridge, Worcester County, shown on said plan 50 feet; by John Kowalchek and Patricia A. Young exempt from this requirement); high bidder to Massachusetts, all and singularly the premis- THENCE: northerly by Lot No. 113 as to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, sign written Memorandum of Sale upon es described in said mortgage, to wit: shown on said plan 125 feet to the point of Inc., acting solely as nominee for Delta acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price Parcel I: beginning. Funding Corp., dated March 17, 2005 and payable in cash or current funds in thirty (30) The land in Northbridge, Worcester County, CONTAINING: 6,250 square feet and recorded with the Worcester County days from the date of the sale at the offices of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, together being Lot No. 104 on Plan No. 1 of land of (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, with the buildings thereon and shown as Lot Edin Cooke, said Plan being filed with 35932, Page 157 of which mortgage HSBC P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, 22, on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Worcester District Deeds, Plan Book 26, Plan Bank USA, N.A. as Indenture Trustee for the Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or such other Woodland Heights Subdivision owned by 13. registered Note Holders of Renaissance time as may be designated by mortgagee. Woodland Heights Partnership 76 Church For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Notes, The description for the premises contained in Street, Whitinsville, Mass. In: Northbridge; with Worcester County (Worcester District) Series 2005-2, is the present holder by said mortgage shall control in the event of a Massachusetts” By: Rubin Engineering, One Registry of Deeds in Book 22541, Page 116. assignment, for breach of conditions of said typographical error in this publication. Grafton Common, Grafton, MA. Dated June These premises will be sold and con- mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing Other terms to be announced at the sale. 22, 1987, Scale: 1”= 40’. Said plan recorded veyed subject to and with the benefit of all the same, the mortgaged premises located at with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, 9 Blackstone Street, Sutton, MA will be sold REO Properties Corporation Plan Book 596, Plan 82. covenants, liens or claims in the nature of at a Public Auction at 12:00 PM on April 29, Korde & Associates, P.C. Being Lot 22 on said Plan. liens, improvements, public assessments, any 2008, at the mortgaged premises, more par- 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210 Parcel II: and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water ticularly described below, all and singular the Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 A certain parcel of land located westerly of and sewer liens and any other municipal premises described in said mortgage, to wit: (978) 256-1500 South Main Street and easterly of Wallen Way assessments or liens or existing encum- The land with the buildings thereon known (06-2989/OCWEN/Hajec)(03/21/08, 03/28/08, in the Town of Northbridge, County of brances of record which are in force and are and numbered as 9 Blackstone street in the 04/04/08)(106440) Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable, having priority over said mortgage, village of Wilkinsonville, in said Sutton, togeth- March 21, 2008 bounded and described as follows: whether or not reference to such restrictions, er with the buildings thereon which is shown March 28, 2008 Beginning at a drill hole at the southerly cor- easements, improvements, liens or encum- as Lot #20 on a Plan of the Sutton Mill April 4, 2008 ner of the granted premises at the northwest- brances is made in the deed. Property, Wilkinsonville, mass., recorded in erly corner of land now or formerly of TERMS OF SALE: Worcester District Deeds, Plan Book 12, Plan Turn To LEGALS B5 Cornelius Madigan, and on an easterly line of A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) 52 and being the same property conveyed to page land now or formerly of Rene and Debra Dollars by certified or bank check will be the grantor by deed of Joseph T. Sterczala BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, March 28, 2008 • 5

LEGALS February 14, 2006 in Book 38386, Page 367 MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE the time and date appointed for the sale and to continued from page B4 (“the Declaration of Trust”). Said Unit is mort- By virtue and in execution of the Power of further postpone at any adjourned sale date by gaged subject to and with the benefit of: 1. Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by public proclamation on or near the mortgaged Commonwealth of Massachusetts The provisions of Chapter 183A as the same KELLY M. POORE to MIDDLESEX SAVINGS premises at the time and date appointed for The Trial Court may be amended from time to time; 2. The BANK, a Massachusetts banking institution, the adjourned sale date. Other terms to be Probate and Family Court Department provisions of the Master Deed and floor plans having its usual place of business in Natick, announced at the Sale. WORCESTER Division (including, without limitation, the title matters Middlesex County, in the Commonwealth of Dated: March 12, 2008 Docket No. 08P0894EP1 set forth in Exhibit A to the Master Deed and Massachusetts, said mortgage dated August MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK In the Estate of the Grantor’s rights to add additional phrases 4, 2003 and recorded with the Worcester Present Holder of said Mortgage JACQUES W DECOFF to the Condominium as set forth in the Master District Registry of Deeds in Book 31168, Late of BLACKSTONE Deed, and the Declaration of Trust, in each Page 092, of which mortgage the undersigned By: Charles V. Paszkewicz, Jr., In the County of WORCESTER case as the same may be amended from time is the present holder, for breach of the condi- Vice President Date of Death February 9, 2008 to time pursuant to the provisions thereof); 3. tions in said mortgage contained and for the Middlesex Savings Bank: NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Real estate taxes assessed against the Unit purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at By: George E. Levoy, Esq. PROBATE OF WILL and the Common Areas and Facilities which Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2008, Zaltas, Medoff, Raider & Levoy, LLC To all persons interested in the above cap- are not yet due and payable; 4. Provisions of upon the mortgaged premises at 75 Williams 74 West Central Street tioned estate, a petition has been presented existing building and zoning laws; and The Street, Upton, Massachusetts, all and singular Natick, MA 01760-4335 praying that a document purporting to be the rights, agreements, easements, restrictions, the premises described in said mortgage, to last will of said decedent be proved and provisions and interests set forth above, wit: March 28, 2008 allowed, and that ALAN DECOFF of WEST- together with any amendments thereto shall The following described parcel of land, April 4, 2008 BOROUGH in the County of WORCESTER or constitute covenants running with the land and together with all structures now or hereafter April 11, 2008 some other suitable person be appointed shall inure to the benefit of and bind, as the standing or placed thereon: executor, named in the will to serve without case may be, any person having at any time “A certain parcel of land situated partly in Commonwealth of Massachusetts surety. any interest or estate in the Unit, his agents, Upton and Grafton, both in the County of The Trial Court IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, employees, licensees, visitors and lessees as Worcester, Massachusetts, with the improve- Probate and Family Court Department YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A though the same were fully set forth herein. ments thereon, on the Northwesterly side of Worcester Division WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT The Unit may be used only for residential pur- Williams Street in Upton (and Milford Road in Docket No. 07P0652EP1 AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN poses subject to the zoning laws of the Town Grafton), being shown as Lot 9 on a Plan of NOTICE OF EXECUTOR’S ACCOUNT O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) of Uxbridge and the restrictions set forth in the Land entitled, “Plan of Land in Upton & To all persons interested in the estate of ON APRIL 15, 2008. Master Deed. The street address of the Unit is Grafton, MA”, Owner: M.G. Kane Properties, LEO C FRISK late of UXBRIDGE, in In addition, you must file a written affidavit 291B North Main Street, Uxbridge, Inc., 162 Pond Street, Ashland, MA, dated Worcester County. of objections to the petition, stating specific Massachusetts 01569. Being the same and all June 19, 2000, recorded with the Worcester You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. facts and grounds upon which the objection is the same premises as were conveyed to me District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 759, R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the FIRST AND FINAL based, within thirty (30) days after the return by Deed of Demos Pirperis dated July 31, Plan No. 53, being bounded and described account(s) of CHRISTINE A. WATSON as day (or such other time as the court, on 2006 recorded with the Worcester District according to said Plan as follows: EXECUTOR - (the fiduciary) of said estate has motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) Registry of Deeds in Book 39909, Page 230. SOUTHWESTERLY by the northeasterly been presented to said Court for allowance. in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Subject to and with the benefit of ease- side of Williams Street, as shown on said Plan If you desire to preserve your right to file an WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking of in two distances, 103.90 feet and 77.48 feet; objection to said account(s), you or your attor- ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at record, if any, insofar as the same are now in NORTHEASTERLY by land n/f Edward ney must file a written appearance in said WORCESTER this day, March 19, 2008. force and applicable. Kuczinski, as shown on said Plan, 225.00 court at Worcester on or before the fifteenth Stephen G. Abraham In the event of any typographical error set feet; day of April, 2008, the return day of this cita- Register of Probate forth herein in the legal description of the NORTHWESTERLY by land n/f of Edward tion. You may upon written request by regis- March 28, 2008 premises, the description as set forth and con- Kuczinski, as shown on said Plan, in two dis- tered or certified mail to the fiduciary, or to the tained in the mortgage shall control by refer- tances, 80.16 feet and 107.22 feet; and attorney for the fiduciary, obtain without cost a Commonwealth of Massachusetts ence. SOUTHEASTERLY by land n/f John P. copy of said account(s). If you desire to object The Trial Court This property has the address of Unit B of and Karen Clancy, as shown on said Plan, to any item of said account(s), you must, in Probate and Family Court Department 291 A-D N. Main Street Condominium, 255.00 feet. addition to filing a written appearance as afore- WORCESTER Division Uxbridge, MA 01569. Said Lot 9 contains, according to said said, file within thirty days after said return day Docket No. 08P0897EP1 Together with all the improvements now or Plan, 43,360 square feet, of which 25,494 or within such other time as the Court upon In the Estate of hereafter erected on the property and all ease- square feet is located in Upton, and 17,866 motion may order a written statement of each JOSEPH G STEFANIK ments, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, feet is located in Grafton. such item together with the grounds for each Late of UXBRIDGE mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water For title, see Deed of Pinnacle Design and objection thereto, a copy to be served upon the In the County of WORCESTER rights and stock and all fixtures now or here- Construction Management, Inc. dated August fiduciary pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 5. Date of Death January 27, 2008 after a part of the property. All replacements 8, 2001 and recorded with said Deeds as WITNESS, Hon. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., NOTICE OF PETITION FOR and additions shall also be covered by this Instrument No. 118908 on August 8, 2001. ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at PROBATE OF WILL sale. See also, Deed of M.G. Kane Properties, Inc. Worcester this twenty-first day of March, 2008. To all persons interested in the above cap- Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold to Pinnacle Design and Construction Stephen G. Abraham tioned estate, a petition has been presented subject to any and all unpaid taxes and Management, Inc., dated August 30, 2000 Register of Probate praying that a document purporting to be the assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other and recorded with said Deeds in Book 22946, March 28, 2008 last will of said decedent be proved and municipal liens and water or sewer liens and Page 323.” allowed, and that NANCY PELLAND of State or County transfer fees, if any there are, The above-described premises is also to COMMONWEALTH OF MARSTON MILLS in the County of BARN- and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS be sold subject to and with the benefit of all MASSACHUSETTS STABLE or some other suitable person be ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check will easements, restrictions, building and zoning WORCESTER, SS. PROBATE COURT appointed executor, named in the will to serve be required to be paid by the purchaser at the laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, 08E0023PP1 without surety. time and place of the sale as a deposit and the municipal liens and assessments, rights of To GMAC Mortgage Corporation of IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, balance in cashier's or certified check will be tenants and parties in possession, existing Mount Laurel, in the State of New Jersey and YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of encumbrances having priority over the mort- Walter A. Assencoa of Northbridge in said WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Doonan, Graves & Longoria, L.L.C., 100 gage, and all other claims in the nature of County and to all other persons interested. AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, liens, if any there be. The premises is also to A petition has been presented to said O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Massachusetts, time being of the essence. be sold subject to the right of redemption of Court by Paulette A. Metcalf of Northbridge in ON APRIL 15, 2008. The Mortgagee reserves the right to post- the United States of America, if any there be. the County of Worcester representing that In addition, you must file a written affidavit pone the sale to a later date by public procla- Also, all of the following articles now or she holds as tenant in common undivided 1/2 of objections to the petition, stating specific mation at the time and date appointed for the hereafter on the mortgaged premises part or share of certain land lying in facts and grounds upon which the objection is sale and to further postpone at any adjourned described above or used therewith; bathroom, Northbridge in said County and briefly based, within thirty (30) days after the return sale-date by public proclamation at the time plumbing, heating, lighting, refrigerating, ven- described as follows: day (or such other time as the court, on and date appointed for the adjourned sale tilating and air conditioning apparatus and “Exhibit A” motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) date. equipment; refrigerators; awnings, screens LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR in accordance with Probate Rule 16. The premises is to be sold subject to and and screen doors; storm and other detachable 882 Main Street WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, windows and doors; cases; trees, hardy Uxbridge, MA. ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, shrubs and perennial flowers; and other fix- The land and buildings in Northbridge, WORCESTER this day, March 19, 2008. building and zoning laws, encumbrances, con- tures whether or not specifically included in Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the Stephen G. Abraham dominium liens, if any and all other claim in the the foregoing enumeration. northerly side of Main Street, shown as Lot 9 Register of Probate nature of liens, if any there be. TERMS OF SALE: The Mortgaged prem- on a plan entitled “Proposed Sale by Whitin March 28, 2008 In the event that the successful bidder at ises shall be sold in its entirety as a single lot Machine Works, Northbridge, Mass.” dated the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing by a single sale, the highest bidder shall be June 1964, by G. Bertrand Bibeault, C.E.; NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF the within described property according to the required to deposit TEN THOUSAND DOL- Woonsocket, R.I., recorded with Worcester REAL ESTATE terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of LARS ($10,000.00) in cash or certified check District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 281, By virtue and in execution of the Power of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time at the time and place of sale as a deposit. Plan 91, and bounded and described as fol- Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the The balance of the purchase price shall be lows: Russell F. Bedard to Mortgage Electronic right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to paid in cash or by certified, bank treasurer’s or BEGINNING at a point on the northerly Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for the second highest bidder, providing that said bank cashier’s check in or within twenty-one side of Main Street at the southeasterly cor- New Century Mortgage Corporation dated second highest bidder shall deposit with the (21) days thereafter and the deed shall be ner of the premises herein described and at October 3, 2006, recorded with Worcester Mortgagee's attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, transferred simultaneously. The successful the southwesterly corner of Lot 8; County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds & LONGORIA L.L.C., 100 Cummings Center, bidder shall be required to sign a THENCE S. 61° 10’ W., by Main Street, at Book 39909, Page 232 of which mortgage Suite 225D, Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915, Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the 120.00 feet to a point at Lot 9; the undersigned is the present holder for the amount of the required deposit as set forth above terms at the Auction Sale. THENCE N. 28° 50’ W., by Lot 9 a dis- breach of conditions of said mortgage and for herein within three (3) business days after writ- The Mortgaged premises will be sold sub- tance of 200.00 feet to a point at Lot 12; the purpose of foreclosing the same will be ten notice of the default of the previous highest ject to the Buyer’s obligation to comply with THENCE N. 61° 10’ E., by Lot 12 a dis- sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 03:00 PM on bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said the requirements of Title V of the State tance of 120.00 feet to a point at Lot 8; April 23, 2008, on the mortgaged premises. second highest bidder within twenty (20) days Environmental Code and all applicable regu- THENCE S. 28° 50’ E., by Lot 8 a distance The entire mortgaged premises, all and singu- of said written notice. lations, in the event that there is a septic sys- of 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. lar, the premises as described in said mort- If the second highest bidder declines to tem or cesspool on the premises, notwith- Containing 24,000 square feet of land, gage: purchase the within described property, the standing that an inspection may have been according to said plan. Unit B of the 291 A-D North Main Street Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the performed by, or on behalf of, the foreclosing Being the same premises described in a Condominium, situated in Uxbridge, within described property at the amount bid by Mortgagee. Title V requires an inspection of deed from Jeffrey A. Cummings et ux., Worcester County, Massachusetts, a condo- the second highest bidder. on-site sewage disposal systems when there recorded in the Worcester District Registry of minium established pursuant to The foreclosure deed and the considera- is a transfer of title to real estate. A purchaser Deeds, Book 24508, Page 370. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, tion paid by the successful bidder shall be held of real estate served by an on-site sewage setting forth that she desires that all the afore- by Master Deed dated February 14, 2006, and in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGO- disposal system is obligated to inspect and, if said described part of said land may be sold recorded in the Worcester District Registry of RIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the "Escrow necessary, to upgrade a system in accor- at private sale for not less than TWO HUN- Deeds on February 14, 2006 in Book 38386, Agent") until the deed shall be released from dance with the provisions of 310 C.M.R. DRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND Page 357. Said Unit contains approximately escrow to the successful bidder at the same 15.300 et seq., to which you are referred. ($275,000.00) dollars, and praying that parti- 1164± square feet respectively and are shown time as the consideration is released to the In the event that the successful bidder at tion may be made of all the land aforesaid on the floor plans of the Building recorded with Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- according to law, and to that end that a com- the Master Deed, and on a portion of the floor sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow ing the within described property according to missioner be appointed to make such parti- plans attached thereto and made a part there- Agent shall be deemed to have been properly the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the tion and be ordered to make sale and con- of, to which is affixed the verified statement in fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be dis- terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed veyance of all, or any part of said land which the form required by said Chapter 183A, charged. at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee the Court finds cannot be advantageously Section 9. Said Unit is mortgaged together Other terms to be announced at the sale. reserves the right to sell the property by fore- divided either at private-sale or public auc- with: 1. An undivided twenty five (25%) per- Dated: March 18, 2008, HSBC Bank USA, closure deed to the second highest bidder tion, and be ordered to distribute the net pro- cent interest in the Common Elements National Association as Trustee under Pooling providing that said second highest bidder shall ceeds thereof. described in the Master Deed. 2. The exclu- and Servicing Agreement Dated as of April 1, deposit with Mortgagee’s attorneys, Zaltas, If you desire to object thereto, you or your sive right and easement to use and the 2007 SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2007 NC1 Medoff, Raider & Levoy, LLC, the amount of attorney should file a written appearance in responsibility to maintain the areas reserved Asset Back Certificates, Series 2007-NC1, By: the required deposit as set forth herein within said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in for the exclusive use of Unit B, all as shown on John A. Doonan. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & three (3) business days after written notice of the forenoon on the twenty-second day of the Site Plan recorded with the Worcester LONGORIA L.L.C., 100 Cummings Center, the default of the previous highest bidder and April 2008, the return day of this citation. District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 838, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, (978) 921- title shall be conveyed to the said second Witness, Joseph L. Hart, Jr., Esquire, First Plan No. 39. 3. The exclusive right to use 2670, highest bidder within twenty (20) days of said Judge of said Court, this twentieth day of those Common Areas and Facilities appur- www.dgandl.com written notice. February 2008. tenant to said Unit as set forth in the Master (2333.16/Bedard)(03/28/08, 04/04/08, The purchaser will be responsible for all Stephen G. Abraham Deed; 4. All other rights, easements, agree- 04/11/08)(106976) closing costs, state documentary stamps and Register of Probate ments, interest and provisions contained in the March 28, 2008 recording fees. March 21, 2008 Master Deed, the Declaration of Trust of the April 4, 2008 The Mortgagee reserves the right to post- March 28, 2008 Condominium dated February 14, 2006 and April 11, 2008 pone the sale to a later date by public procla- April 4, 2008 recorded with said Registry of Deeds on mation on or near the mortgaged premises at 6 • Friday, March 28, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE

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WEBSTER -- Affordable and GRANDVIEW ESTATES PHASE II PIASTA ROAD, DUDLEY immaculate three bed- WEBSTER – Lovingly maintained 2000 sq. ft. Hip room, 1.5 bath Town- FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL AVAILABLE IN THIS LOVELY TEN-LOT SUBDIVISION NEW LISTING house... Bright, open Roof Colonial on 1.02 acres in premier family kitchen and dining area neighborhood. Four bedrooms, master with pri- Road and utilities completed. Great schools, convenient commuter w/slider to deck overlook- location, low taxes. Spring is here! Break ground on your dream home! ing wooded backyard...fin- vate bath - formal dining room - formal living room Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 ished family room in walk- out basement...central air, - fireplaced family room - spacious eat-in kitchen gas heat, town services... dead-end location near middle school/high school com- and dining area with sliders to deck overlooking plex...low condo fee...minutes to I-395... R/E Tax $1534 $199,900 inground pool and treed backyard - finished lower level rec room – central air - recent roof and boil- WEBSTER – Three-bed- er, 2-car attached garage - stone wall - minutes room Colonial on .42 acre WEBSTER LAKE – Cute and lot with two-car garage and to Interstate 395, routes 16, 12 and 193. cozy year round cottage with inground pool – eat-in R/E Tax $2719 Blueberry Lane $354,900 REDUCED 95 ft. of frontage on South kitchen – three season Pond, Webster Lake! Home porch with woodstove – is nestled on a treed .22 acre living room – dining room WEBSTER LAKE – AN ISLAND TO CALL YOUR OWN!!! lot with wonderful southern – deck – convenient loca- We are proud to present this wonderful opportunity to own a lit- exposure. Open floor plan, tion – priced for quick sale! tle piece of heaven on Middle Pond known as Well Island. walk-out basement with nice private access to the lake, well- maintained, new roof, town water and sewer. R/E Tax $1840 $219,900 Charming nine room, five bedroom, 2 bath completely restored home nestled among the trees on a half acre surrounded by R/E Tax $3592 $439,900 WEBSTER water. You’ll have 360 degree – Solid, panoramic views! Lovely screened WEBSTER LAKE – MIDDLE eight-room, 3 BR porch perfect for lazin’ in the ham- POND!!! Lovely custom REDUCED home -- eat-in mock. New applianced kitchen, Colonial on 50 ft. waterfront kitchen – dining pantry, formal dining room, fireplaced lot -- Meticulously maintained room – den – vinyl living room, gleaming hardwoods, with spacious front-to-back new roof, new electric, recently con- living room w/fireplace, eat-in siding – oil heat – kitchen with stainless steel garage – corner lot structed covered wood boat house appliances – formal dining – needs updating and cosmetics. with dockage for five boats. New room -- 3 bedrooms – large master with great views of floating dock, horseshoe pit, outside shower. Approx. 2100 sq. ft. of living space. Middle Pond – 2 full baths – large deck facing South for great R/E Tax $1466 $149,900 sun exposure – vinyl siding – oil heat – town services. R/E Tax $2856 $639,900 R/E Tax $3958 $579,900 STERLING REALTY ESTABLISHED 1962 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING

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HOPE is Proud to Donate a generous portion of OUR Commission with Each and Every Sale to the COMMUNITY, and OUR Clients RURAL HOUSING get to choose where the Donation goes, and ANY Local Non-Profit Charitable Organization is considered at our clients request! MORTGAGE PROGRAM 100% Financing* “If you rent – why not own?” • No Down Payment • No Mortage Insurance • All Closing Costs May Be Financed Webster Lake $645,000 Webster Lake $525,000 Oxford $275,000 Webster $239,000 • 30 Year Fixed Rate 6.50% - APR of 6.752* Brilliantly Elegant Year Contemporary Raised Spacious Colonial w/Farmers Business Zoned with Round Lake Home! Ranch w/Prime Frontage! Porch and Fenced Yard! FANTASTIC LOCATION! Key Home Mortgage New Listing 397 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA An Absolute Gem of a 508-885-8100 New Home! High Quality Upscale antastic New • Reverse Mortgage Consultant Specialists Features ~ Beautiful Maple F & Granite Kitchen Waterfront Listing • Purchase • Refinance • 1-4 Family Renovation ~ Ceramics Hardwoods Dudley $329,900 Webster $299,900 ~ Farmers Porch~ Fireplace ~ Hi Tech Efficient Buderus Completely Renovated Business Zoned Cape on *(APR based on $150,000 loan - 30 year term at $948.10 Heating/Cooling System ~ Gorgeous Master Suite Tri-level w/Open Floor Plan! 1/2 Acre Level Lot! Call for details, designated communities and income limits) Price: $439,900. MA Lender/Broker License # MC4513 LIC in MA, ME, NH, RI & FL

WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT~ Contemporary Ranch! FOR SALE BY OWNER Reid Smith Cove! Expansive Views ~ Loads of Character w/Footbridge to a Tiny Island! Rare 3/4 Acre, Level to Webster $219,000 Southbridge Condo $102,000 Agricultural Zoned Antique Well Maintained 2Br Condo Shoreline! SW Exposure for Breath taking Sunsets! Cape on Just Under 2 Acres! w/Private Deck! Spring Now for Summer Occupancy! Price: $850,000. 508.943.4333 43 East Main St. Webster, MA 01570 www.hope2own.com Acclaim 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 Webster, MA - 3 family with 2 car garage. (508) 832-6888 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 New roof in 2007! Apts newly painted and good condition. Town services, central location. Motivated seller - Priced to sell. Open House Directory MONEY MAKER! Interest rates are low. $244,900. Deadline: Monday at 10am Call for more details - 508-949-7960.

(C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Rose (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Hultberg (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community AUBURN: 7 room Cape, 3 bedrooms, kitchen with center New England Commons, Webster isle, formal dining room, wood floors, 1st floor family room ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE or master bedroom. Lower level partially finished. A lot of WEEKLY OPEN HOUSES! remodeling has been done but needs a little more work. Sat. 11-2 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. SATURDAY, March 29, 2008 Wrap around farmers porch, deck & garage. Close to all Rt. 395, Exit 3-Rt. 12 Bigelow Rd. to Concord Court major routes and minutes from Auburn Mall. $239,900. A 55+ Community of SF & Duplex homes, priced from $244,900! DUDLEY: Call Rose Hultberg 508-721-9781 112 Mason Road SF 2:30-4:00 $299,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ www.rosehultberg.com Sonya Casey 774-230-6653 HOLLAND: 16 Old County Road SF 10:00-2:00 $225,000 Owner 508-208-1282 Laura H. Lodder Realtor Licensed in MA and CT LEICESTER: RESIDENTIAL Oak Ridge Estates SF 10:00-4:00 $284,400 ERA Key/ Darlene Eager 866-724-9044 BROKERAGE 508-414-6294 cell WOODSTOCK – $109,900 • Completed units offer $2,500 bonus for buyers’ choice; STURBRIDGE: 335 DUGG HILL ROAD some units reduced $5,000 • Amenity Packed; 1 level living • Generous Builder Allowances • Low Monthly Fee & Taxes 12 Shepard Road SF 12:00-1:30 $290,000 Re/Max Professional Associates/ OPEN HOUSE • "Fawn Ridge" Sonya Casey 774-230-6653 SAT/SUN 12-2 PM ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6812 WOODSTOCK: • 2 Bed, 1 Bath End Unit Townhome. • Very Private Setting 335 Dugg Hill Road T 12:00-2:00 $109,900 Coldwell Banker/ Laura Lodder 508-414-6294 Seller to give back $3700 BUYERS & SELLERS WEBSTER – $212,900 Looking for EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE SUNDAY, March 30, 2008 25A THIRD STREET AUBURN: with an EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath 52 Lorna Drive SF 11:00-1:00 $299,900 ERA Key/ Yvonne Smih 774-696-6784 OPEN HOUSE To Our Clients SUN 2-3:30 PM • Central Air Call Bazinet Realty, LLC BROOKFIELD: • Hardwoods, Tile Call • Garage Office: 508-943-0667 Cell: 508-864-2483 Today! 163 Fiskdale Road SF 1:00-3:00 $339,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Seller to give $2000 back Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 Fax: 508-943-8759 for closing costs Email: [email protected] CHARLTON: Website: www.BazinetRealty.com 47 Durfee Road 107 Center Depot Road C 1:30-3:00 $186,500 Maher Real Estate/ HERITAGE PARK Linda G. Bazinet Dudley, MA 01571 Maryann Johnson 800-563-7019 WARREN $87,000 Realtor/Broker/Owner Servicing all of Central MA LEICESTER: Immaculate 23 COONEY ROAD SPENCER: WOW! This ener- inside and gy efficient Timber Frame is For Sale! 3 Floors Oak Ridge Estates SF 10:00-4:00 $284,400 ERA Key/ Darlene Eager 866-724-9044 of Entertainers Paradise. Open floor plan, 3 out. Private bdrms, 2.5 BA, lg. eat-in kit., hdwds, exposed 54 Grove Street SF 1:00-3:00 $218,300 ERA Key/ Barbara Provo 866-724-9044 back yard, beams, lg. deck, 3502 sq ft of living area on 5.5 well maintained home. ± acres & so much more! $510,500.00 NORTH BROOKFIELD: Applications included, large eat- THETRIBUNE Motivated Seller! Open Houses: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 12-2PM 103 New Braintree Road SF 12:00-2:00 $335,000 ERA Key/ Dawn Truax 866-724-9044 in kitchen, heated sunroom. Double size master bedroom 105 New Braintree Road SF 12:00-2:00 $289,900 ERA Key/ Dawn Truax 866-724-9044 w/full bath/ walk in closet. 12x14 1-508-909-4063 storage shed/electr/heat OXFORD: Debbie Campanale RESIDENTIAL Licensed in 28 Church Street SF 12:00-2:00 $269,500 Susan Browning 508-987-3629 [email protected] 508-769-6950 BROKERAGE CT. & MA SOUTHBRIDGE: 1286 Main St. • Leicester, MA 119 Dennison Cross Rd. SF 12:00-2:00 $199,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Names you know,... Neal Leblanc 508-784-0529 View www.joannsoldmyhouse.com people you trust 13 Ridge Road SF 12:00-3:00 $232,500 Re/Max Professional Associates/ JO-ANN SZYMCZAK, CRS, GRI, SRES 508- 943-7669 Lance Montigny 508-344-0016 SPENCER: CONNIE NEDOROSCIK, REALTOR 508-949-3205 23 Cooney Road SF 12:00-2:00 $510,500 Bazinet Realty 508-943-0667 Interest Rates Declining! Spring Is Here! The Real Estate Market is Local!! Sellers are Motivated...Great Values!! STURBRIDGE: AVAILABLE LOTS INCLUDE: 1 Highland Lane SF 12:00-1:30 $494,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ TOBIN FARM ESTATES Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 5 Hinman Village Unit #2 C 2:00-3:30 $149,900+ Re/Max Professional Associates/ Rte. 131 ...... 11 Acres Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 Rte. 12 ...... 50 Acres 92 Mashapaug Road SF 1:00-2:30 $419,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Rte. 31 ...... 7Acres Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 • Limits Lots • Waterfront Ranch to be built Two lots at Perryville Farms Estates 32 Glendale Road SF 12:00-2:00 $309,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ • Quality Homes • Small Subdivision • A Quality Jo Chiodetti 508-868-6826 Lifestyle • Special-4BR Hiproof Colonial ...... Each 1 Acre THOMPSON: Limited Offer - Call for Details Lot 47 Tobin Farm ...... 3.5 Acres 7 Walker Road SF 1:00-3:00 $299,900 Coldwell Banker/ $519,900 Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 AUBURN - $209,900 Rte. 16, Webster - 2 Acres approved WEBSTER: for strip mall ...... $300,000 25A Third Street C 2:00-3:30 $212,900 Coldwell Banker/ Laura Lodder 508-414-6294 Call for details 131 Birch Island Road SF 1:00-3:00 $799,900 Coldwell Banker/ Got a Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 Build or potential to purchase WOODSTOCK: separately with deed restrictions 335 Dugg Hill Road T 12:00-2:00 $109,900 Coldwell Banker/ scoop? • 2 BR • New Roof - siding, windows • Porch and site work. Laura Lodder 508-414-6294 Call us at 508-909-4126 or e-mail us HomeTown Properties alevin@stonebridge- 21 South Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Email [email protected] (800) 562-3186 Toll Free press.com VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: JOYCE R. DUFF www.hometownprop.net Broker/Owner KILLINGLY DAYVILLE Now - is the perfect time Well maintained Ready and wait- FIRST CD REALTY Angela Clark to buy your home! 3 bedroom Ranch ing for that spe- Commercial & Residential Sales • Prices have fallen • Inventory is plentiful! with many updates. cial buyer, 3 bed- Realtor • Motivation to sell is high! New bathroom, rooms, 3 baths, 1 Church Street 508-410-1319 • Mortgage interest rates near historic lows! large rooms, living room with fire- open kitchen & dining overlooking sunken Webster, MA 01570 SUSAN BROWNING • GRI, CRS, CBR • Licensed in MA, CT & FL place, hardwoods, 1 car detached living room, 20x14 family room for enter- OPEN HOUSE taining. This lovely home is offered at SUNDAY MARCH 30TH 12-2 PM garage. Close to schools and major TION $299,900 28 CHURCH STREET, OXFORD routes. $184,900 $269,500 GREAT BROOKLYN REAT LOCA G OPPORTUNITY ATTENTION INVESTORS Spacious Raised • Contemporary tri-level Move your Ranch with open WEBSTER - $180,000 • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths WEBSTER WEBSTER • Formal dining room PROFESSIONAL floor plan, appli- 1714 sqft/Office space - 10 unit multifamily. 2 buildings on 4 Unit Multifamily. (2) 2 BR • Cathedral family room OFFICE right lot. One built in 1880; has (2)2BR • Applianced eat-in kitchen anced kitchen and Lease at $10/sqft. Great units & (2)1BR units, oil heat & (2) RM apts on a .16 ac • Multi-level decks into this well-cared for property. finished lower Location! Perfect for Attys, NEW BOILERS 2007, HW floors; lot. A boarded up SF on a • Newer roof, windows and siding Ready, zone C-1 in PUTNAM. Close to level with walkout to private fenced yard. RE/Mortgage other one built in 1988 has • Level 3/4 acre lot .17 ac lot incl in sale. the hospital, off-street parking, 1,866 Situated on .73 acres lot, offered at . brokers,CPAs,DRs etc. (6)1BR units; coin-op laun.elec heat. Both vinyl sided well main- $1,645/mo rents. 276 Main Street • Oxford, MA 01540 sq ft. of office space, (separate rental $219,000 Reception area; individual tained. Great Rents & great ten- Office: (508) 987-3629 • Fax: (508)987-1527 available upstairs). $249,900 offices; renovated. ants. $699,000! Cellular: (508) 579-8533 Email: [email protected] 8 • Friday, March 28, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE

We are #1 in 23 FISKDALE ROAD sales in Southbridge. Quaboag Valley BROOKFIELD, MA 01506 Brenda Ryan Call us FIRST! Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Broker- Marrero- 508-867-4555 Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Nordby- Real Estate Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 West Brookfield: Meticulous 3/BR Cape, 1st floor North Brookfield: This grand estate sits high on a Now offering rental services www.aucoinryanrealty.com master BR suite with a large walk-in closet & master hill overlooking beautiful grounds. Large fire placed bath, eat-in kitchen with corian counters, tile floor, formal living; fire placed dining, kitchen w/breakfast Southbridge: Beautiful farmhouse with 8 Holland:TAKE A LOOK at this 6 room, 3 bed- Southbridge:INVESTORS OR vaulted ceilings & SS appliances. LR w/FP & hard- area & pantry & 5/brs. Winding staircase will bring rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths-beautiful room, 2 bath CAPE! Major renovations done OWNER OCCUPIED! 4 family con- wood floors, central air, large storage shed, farmer’s you all the way to the 3rd floor; on the 4th floor is the southern pine floors, HUGE kitchen/din- in 2005 including roof, septic, well, furnace! sisting of a single family w/5 rooms porch & 4 private acres above street level...$425,000 huge cupola, 5 car attached garage...... $429,900 REDUCED Call Christy Toppin at 508-784-0673 Call Michelle Terry at 508-735-8744 ing room (you could seat 10 people eas- Spacious Open front to back kitchen/dining 3 bedrooms, PLUS beautiful 3 fam- OPEN HOUSE room! Great for family celebrations! ily each floor having 3 bedrooms 12-2PM• SUN ily), master bedroom has cathedral ceil- Spencer: Beautiful Cape on gorgeous Gold Nugget North Brookfield: Spectacular Custom Ranch set- Fireplace in livingroom. Hardwoods. Deck! except the first-all done over-off ings & balcony. Could have In-law apart- Rd. Beautiful eat in kitchen with SS appliances, large ting on 11 country acres. Cathedral ceilings & open Nice level yard with babbling brook & field! street parking-rents are $650 per bath room w/cherry cabinets, 1st floor master, fire- floor plan, large master BR w/a walk in closet & mas- ment w/ 3 rooms-1.3 acres with garage Lots of storage! Easy access to Rt 84 & Mass unit-owner ready to retire to & shed/workshop-$239,900. place, newer roof & windows, small barn can be used ter bath, beautiful eat in kitchen that opens to a LR Pike. Asking $184,900! warmer climate-asking $199,900! as a garage. Highlighted by private, lovely grounds, w/FP, 16x45 deck off of LR opens to a private back- Southbridge: One of a Kind 2 fam- Southbridge:HUGE UPDATED 3 Brookfield: SPRING IS HERE! easy access to Worcester & major routes ....$199,900 yard, 2 car attached garage. This is a Must See. Call Michelle Terry at 508-735-8744 ...... $459,900 ily! Beautiful spacious apart- FAMILY! Each apartment has 6 LOOKING TO BUILD YOUR Call Jeff Toppin at 508-784-0672 ments-each unique! 6 rooms 2 rooms 3 bedrooms, dining room, DREAM HOME! GREAT LOCA- Sturbridge: Bring your horses to this very unique REDUCED bedrooms, 5 rooms, 2-3 bed- large eat in kitchens, updated rubber TION! Right off RT 9! Country liv- farm. Home features 4/brs & 2 full baths, open floor North Brookfield: Great starter home on a dead end rooms-upgrades include windows, roof, storage sheds, fenced yard, off ing! Peace & Quiet! Lots are plan. Open fenced in 3 acres of fields & paddock area, street, 2 bedrooms & a new bathroom, freshly painted between 2 & 7 acres! Builder has siding, electrical, separate utili- 4 stall stable, stonewalls & perennial gardens, 3 level interior, formal dining room, large kitchen, 2 car street parking-just off Rt 169-excel- specials going on! 1100sf Energy ties-off street parking-great loca- lent commuter location-$199,900- drive-in gambrel barn, nearby trails, only minutes to detached garage, very convenient location with town efficient Ranch for $226,000! Call all major routes 9, 20, I-84 & Mass Pike ...$335,000 services...... $154,900 tion-must see inside-$219,900. must be sold! Not a foreclosure! for details. Call Lisa Caron at 508-784-0679 Call Michelle Terry at 508-735-8744

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Ann Marie Danielle Helen Ronald Anne Maryann Diane Judy Janice Diane Franny Anne Lorraine Sue Chic Elie Eric sits on 2 acres with Finished Apartment in basement. Sorensen Therrien Vangsness Garabedian Coulson Johnson Begreen Empire Ward Pacevicz Gaudette Greenberg Jankowski Kusz Beland Kahale Piasta Great for Home Business or rent for Extra Income to ••• BUYER’S SEMINAR ••• help pay the mortgage.

FAMILY Thursday, Call 1-508-208-1282 or 1-413-245-3646 REDUCED REDUCED 2 April 3, 2008 6-7pm 16 Old County Rd. Holland, MA. 426 Pakachoag Street Auburn AUBURN: Mint! Mint! Vinyl-sided 3 AUBURN: Completely renovated 2 BR ranch AUBURN: Charming 2BR home w/ CHARLTON: Hot New Listing! Young 2 DUDLEY: Well maintained 2 family home Learn how to purchase a great potential for additional space with br ranch in great area. Hardwoods w/open fl. plan, cath. ceiling LR w/fieldstone Br, 1.5 Ba, ranch on 60,000 sf. lot! Large in convenient location! Hardwoods, walk-up attic! Hardwoods, fplcd L.R., c/a, sunroom overlooking pool and FP, hrdwds, frml dining, applcd kitchen. rooms and closets. Walk-out basement. updated kitchens and baths! Off-street property at a great price, and more! REDUCED $209,000 really nice yard! $219,900 Priced to Sell! Call for details. $248,900 Handicap access. $255,000 parking! $225,000 including “foreclosures” ••• LAND ••• ••• CONDOS ••• and “short sales”! CHARLTON-71 acres, 2 AUBURN - $149,000 - $244,900 Don’t miss out on today’s REDUCED ANK OWNED IN-HOME BUSINESS B houses 4400’ frontage CHARLTON - Reduced $186,500 opportunities! $1,675,000 Open House Sun. 1:30-3 Call Danielle 107 Center Depot Rd. #4 DUDLEY: Well maintained 3 Br, 1.5 bath DUDLEY-4.6 acres, 508.344.3481 or SOUTHBRIDGE: Lovely Contemporary home features applcd. eat-in kitchen, front MILLBURY: “Bank Owned” 8 rm, 3 BR percd/design $155,000 OXFORD-Thayer Pond Colonial in country setting! Applcd. Sue 508.864.5177 to back LR fplced w/pellet stove insert and Colonial, 2 car garage. Great rm w/ $119,900 &up Cherry cabineted kitch. Sunken LR finished LL fplced FR. Level lot w/seasonal WEBSTER-Lot. Indust to reserve your spot. cathedrals! Master Suite. A great prop- GRAFTON-Lord Vale $239,900 w/cathdrls. Huge Deck w/view! Pool! flowers, storage shed and garage. In-home erty. Reduced! $349,900 zoned $42,000 $299,900 business allowed. $239,900 SOUTHBRIDGE-Brand New $200,000 ######################################################

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Southbridge - $359,900 – Pride & perfection befits this beautiful 8 rm. Colonial in a cul-de-sac Southbridge-$650,000- Southbridge-$159,900- Large 2 location. Home consists of Great Rm. w/f/pl, fully MONEY MAKER!!! - spacious family 7-3-1 ,4-2-1, off st. parking, appl. Kit., d/r, 1st f b/r or office. laundry rm., large commercial space-intown loca- security door, newer windows & deck, 2nd fl. has master suite w/full ba., 2 b/rs., & 2nd full ba. Beautiful farmer’s porch. Great private tion w/parking- attached 4 fam. roof, vinyl sided, elec. heat, tenants setting. Many extras included in sale. Joan LaCoste –all rented.-Jean Loconto pay utilities-Wynn Duvernay

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Southbridge -$260,000 - 1 1/2 Southbridge - $269,000 – New Southbridge-$279,900- private acres surrounds this 3 b/r Colonial or Cape to be built on quiet Gracious 4b/r Colonial, formal FP Colonial, huge master b/r, formal country lot w/a view. 1 1/2 baths, large LR & DR; beautiful private back l/r & d/r, eat in kit. all applianced, kitchen 1st floor laundry. Many yard; new gas furnace; updated elec 2 car garage- Jean Loconto options available. Call for plans-Jerry & plumbing; garage. Jean Loconto Tessier

454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer Roger Mundell Joan Mellen John Roderick John Sherman Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian www.sturbridgerealestate.com

Dudley, Must see-Three bedroom, Southbridge-3 family on dead end Brimfield-Total renovation,new two and a half bath colonial, huge street. Excellent condition, large yard kitchen, new carpet, new appliances, cherry cabinet packed kitchen, and play area, good income, close to and vinly floors. Large shed, corner sunny family room and two car town, $224,900. lot, great starter, reduced to garage, gorgeous, Move right in, $145,000. Only $299,900.

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Brimfield-Unique Rustic Cape, with many great features, three bedrooms, Holland - New Listing, Stone Brimfield - Offers welcome! two are xtra large! cozy dining area ranch with all new kitchen, brick Opportunity of a lifetime-Antique and country kitchen, cathedral ceiling fireplace, 2 large bedrooms and Victorian farmhouse with 11+ in LR, Newer roof with full rear rooms, walk-up attic, 2 baths, sep- lake access to Hamilton dormer. Great yard, wonderfully land- arate apartment, new furnace, 2.23 scaped with perennials, shrubs and a Reservoir! Oil Heat, garage, call acres, and one of the best locations small orchard of fruit trees. Close to now to see at $169,900. town, just reduced, only $237,900. in the area! Reduced to $199,000.

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HOLLAND - CHARLTON - Not a drive by! 2 BR cottag DUDLEY - Immaculate antique 2 BR HARDWICK - Beautiful older home locat- Newly built 3 BR Ranch w/ w/ new FR w/radiant heat, cath.ceiling & cape on over 1 acre! Spacious LR & DR, ed seconds from golf course! Lovely farmer's porch, w/out basement. Open details large rooms, hardwood floors, $229,900. atrium door. New FP in LR. More! updated kitchen, huge FR w/cathedrals, floor plan cathedral ceiling. brick hearth, w/stove. $247,900. Ask windows…more! 5 BR. $239,900. Ask $232,500. Ask for Wendy McFarland. Ask for Dick or Jerry. Warren: $199,000. for Dorothy Fontana. for Carol Allard Vancil. North Brookfield: $489,900. Brookfield: $129,900. Rutland: $125,000. Young 3 bdrm, 2 Bath Contemporary cape! 3-4 Last house on Dead-end! Contemporary w/deeded right 6 Rooms, 3 Bedroom, bedrooms, 2 full baths, plen- of way to Lashaway! 2700+SF! 2 Bath Modular in ty of storage. Spacious This 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Lake Views from Great room Brookfield Meadows, a kitchen with breakfast bar. Cottage Has Much NEW LISTING & wrap around deck. Open Large master with double Potential! Living Room concept, Gourmet kitchen, 55+ Community! Bright, closets & cathedral ceiling. with Hardwoods & fireplaced Living rm, open Light, Crisp & Clean! Beautiful finished basement staircase to 2nd level loft & Cathedral Ceilings, with sliding doors opens to Fireplace with Gas Insert! SOUTHBRIDGE - private master suite, Almost 1 PETERSHAM - Greek revival on historic SOUTHBRIDGE - Older 3 BR Victorian in SOUTHBRIDGE - Enjoy the sunrise in this Three levels of living area 1150SF! Nice Deck, a private back yard. One acre Access to Turkey Hill Pond! town common! Listed on the National good condition. Great opportunity to nice 3 BR colonial! Energy efficient in the 6 BR Colonial. Newer windows, Acre, 2 Car Garage! Entertaining and 4 season lot with storage shed & 4 Seasons of Fun! Register as The Petersham Inn. 9 BR, own your own home! One of the best val- replacement windows. Wood/pellet stove updated electrical. Priced below market Great Home for Money! Town Sewer! separate entrance addition. $250,000. ues around! $87,275. Ask for Dick or h/up. Easy commute. $189,900. Ask for for quick sale! $89,950. Ask for Dick or family fun! Ask for Dick or Jerry. Jerry. Bob Maynard. Jerry.

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WARE - STURBRIDGE - Large 4 BR Cape on STURBRIDGE - Nice 3 BR Ranch w/ c/air. Spacious 4 BR Split Entry with WARE - Good sized 3 BR Ranch with Fiske Hill! Spacious rooms looking form Updates incl. new septic in '07, new many opportunities. Lower level set-up partially finished basement. FP'd LR. as in-law. Needs some TLC to make it Sturbridge: $224,000. Spencer: $370,000. North Brookfield: $174,900. Leicester: $229,999. some cosmetic touches! 2 car detached roof in '06. Deeded beach rights to Attached garage. Pre-approval required. $267,500. home! $274,000. Ask for Carol Allard $142,900. Well Maintained Ranch! 3 bed- garage. $269,900. Ask for Priscilla. Leadmine Lake. Ask for Jerry Being sold "as is". Ask for One level living! 5 room, 3 Gorgeous Colonial with a Looking for 4 Bedrooms! or Dick. Vancil. Dick or Jerry. bedroom Ranch ready and beautiful open floor plan! 8 rm Colonial on a corner room/2bath! Newer roof & fur- waiting for you! Enclosed Poised on 1+ acre in lot! Updated kitchen, 2 full nace, town water & sewer, hard- woods, large shed, finished Sun porch and sliders to Desirable Area, 4 bedrooms, baths, refurbished Tin 3.5 baths, Dramatic sunken lower level with wet bar for easy deck! Location to ALL roof, replacement windows living room w/brick fireplace, in-law set-up & walk-out base- & doors. Barn or garage major routes! One year formal dining room, finished ment. Wonderful wrap-around Home Warranty for buyer! basement. So much more! across the street included! 10x42 deck overlooking private Great for extended family! Great deal! rear yard. Many Updates!

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92 MASHAPAUG ROAD, STURBRIDGE 163 FISKDALE RD, BROOKFIELD Fabulous “Man Town” lower level w/62” Stur line, Brkfd! New, barely lived-in, 4 BR TV! Young 3-4 BR Col, vaulted foyer, open 2.5 BA Col, 3-acres, hdwds, granite PEN SUN 1-2:30 OPEN SUN 1-3 O cath FR, upscale cherry kitchen, huge mas- kitchen, fpld/skylit/cath great rm, formals, ter/skylit bath, AC, dbl decks & more! cath master suite, office, AC. Great new $419,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 price! $339,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- GREAT NEW PRICE 784-0500

119 DENNISON CROSS RD, SOUTHBRIDGE 32 GLENDALE ROAD, STURBRIDGE 2-3 BR home, many recent updates, fin’d Wonderful 7 rm Cape, cathedral foyer, 2 FR/3rd BR in LL adds 800± SF, betterment fplcs, hdwds, appl kit, 1st flr master BR, OPEN SUN 12-2 paid, lg level back yd, near Hatchet Brook! OPEN SUN 12-2 new deck, 2nd flr bonus rm,, scenic rd $199,900 (Main St, South, Dennison Dr, near high school. Available now! $309,900 Dennison Ln, Dennison Cross Rd) Neal Jo Chiodetti 508-868-6826 jochodetti.com LeBlanc 508-784-0529

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NEW PRICE JUST LISTED JUST LISTED JUST LISTED NEW CONSTRUCTION Oxford-$197,000.! Oxford-$329,000.! Southbridge-$159,900.! Webster-$279,900.! 7 Rm., 2 BR, 2 Bath End unit in You HAVE to see this exquisite This 2 BR Ranch offers Remodeled 4 BR, 2 Bath New construction in Zadora Heights on cul-de-sac, custom Colonial 2600 last bldg. @ desirable Toria Hts.! 8 Rm., 3-5 BR, 2 Bath Geodesic 1008 sq.ft. living area Colon.; 4+ private Ac. THE Dome w/3 car Gar.! sq. ft., 4 beds, master suite/whirlpool tub, 2 1/2 baths/granite counters. Spacious, immaculate; cath. clg., in nice neighborhood! w/fenced, IG Pool area! 2-sided fplce. for DR/LR; Lg. deck, AG Pool on .27 Ac. lot Recent appl., eat-in TRIBUNE Open floor plan, hardwoods, large living room/fireplace, dining room, skylights, Central AC; balc. off LR; fin. LL has FR w/wdstove; custom kitchen/cherry cabinets/granite counters, hydro air, central vac, Gar.; Master BR w/deck access; 24’ Great Rm. w/beamed makes this home e-z to love! Kit./roof/furnace/HW htr.; $379,900 hdwd. flr. in DR; cathedral clg.; skylights, Updated Kit.; fpld. LR; hdwd. flrs.; large deck. . Zedora Heights Laurel Dr. Follow to end. enjoy the ease of Condo living! ceiling fans, Central AC! vinyl siding! formal DR w/built-in Hutch, Call 860-779-2287 Loft study overlooks 1.51 ac. Needs paint/fin. touches! den, 3612 sq.ft. living area; 1-508-234-2107 lot/IG Pool; In-law Potential! ‘As Is’; terrific value! attached barn for hobbyist! 10 • Friday, March 28, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE NEWS BRIEFS Valley Tech captures 30 district medals at competition

REGION — As the competition numbers which the students represented themselves Olympic-style competition of 50 vocational (Uxbridge), Dental Assisting; Heather Dawson continue to increase so does the overall per- and Valley Tech,” said Cheryl Joubert, Valley technical trade and employment contests. (Northbridge), Cosmetology Under-500 hours, formance of students from Blackstone Valley Tech SkillsUSA co-advisor with Michael At the recent West District Conference, and Timothy Lapan (Douglas), Automotive Regional Vocational Technical High School. Swanick. “The quantity of awards earned is Valley Tech had a contingent of 137 students Service Technology. The bronze medal win- The recent 2008 SkillsUSA Massachusetts quite an achievement. The credit goes to the and they took the top three spots in Dental ners included Joseph Baca (Uxbridge), West District Conference is the latest example. students for their excellent performances and Assisting, Major Appliance Technology and Architectural Drafting; Cassandra Bartusek Competing in Charlton against students the BVT staff for helping prepare them for Office Computer Applications. Eight of the (Northbridge), Cosmetology Over-500 hours; from 14 other high schools, students from success at this competition and beyond.” 2008 winners won medals at last year’s Lindsey Beschi (Northbridge), Dental Valley Tech captured a total of 30 medals, SkillsUSA Massachusetts is the largest edu- District Conference. The district medal win- Assisting; Jonathan Brennan (Douglas), including seven gold medals and a sweep of cational organization in New England with ners will match up against the most talented HVAC/R; Nathan Cote (Uxbridge), Carpentry; the podium in three contest events. With an more than 22,000 members. The students in the state for a chance to earn a Andrew McGrath (Douglas), Web Design additional qualifier in CNC Turning Massachusetts chapter is the second largest in berth in the National Leadership and Skills Team; Christopher Videto (Uxbridge), Web Technology, at least 31 Valley Tech students the country with the national organization Conference Championships to be held June Design Team, and Timothy Yacino earned the right to compete in the State boasting more than 275,000 members. 23-27 in Kansas City, Mo. (Northbridge), Automotive Service Conference and Championships, which will Students are given opportunities to demon- The Valley Tech district gold medal winners Technology. be held at Valley Tech’s Upton campus on May strate their occupational skills through a vari- included Waleska Fernandez (Northbridge), At the district level, students are assessed in 2. Among the 31 were six students from ety of leadership, teamwork, and citizenship Eric Knapp (Uxbridge), Technical Drafting, trade specific areas, employability skills, and, Northbridge, six from Uxbridge and three experiences. The state championships, to be and Thomas Koser (Northbridge) Plumbing. as a tie-breaker, safety related issues based on from Douglas. hosted by Valley Tech for the second straight Silver medalists included Brittany Blair the OSHA-10 General Industries Safety “We are very pleased with the manner in year, include about 700 students in an (Uxbridge), Nail Care; Kaila Borghesi Training Program. BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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