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(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Friday, November 11, 2016 Newsstand: 75 cents Winchendon elects Donald Trump BY JERRY CARTON controversial referendum bal- expanded casino options across COURIER CORRESPONDENT lot question which would have Massachusetts but voted yes WINCHENDON — President- allowed as many as 12 new on 3 and 4. Question 3 will give elect Donald Trump scored an charter schools to open across farm animals more room to easy victory in Winchendon the state every year. While roam, which will, proponents Tuesday night, far outpolling Governor Baker supported say, make for healthier food. Democratic nominee Hillary the measure, Boston Mayor Question 4 okayed the use of Clinton, the former Secretary Marty Walsh and superinten- marijuana for recreational of State, capturing 2,286 votes dents, including Winchendon’s purposes. to 1,762 The local tally didn’t Steve Haddad, as well as Some 2,000 local voters cast Donald Trump Morgan St. Pierre photo mirror the statewide vote teachers unions throughout their ballots during the first-ev- It was a good turn out for voting which Clinton, as expected, the Commonwealth strongly er edition of early voting. Four years ago, President in Winchendon, and the town was won by a large margin. opposed it. Town clerk Judy LaJoie said Obama defeated former solidly behind the winner. In addition, Winchendon vot- Local voters also rejected last week she was “amazed” by Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 2,142-1,928. Almost ers turned thumbs down on the Question 1 which would have the turnout. Turn To ELECTION page ­­­A10 Revolution era veteran remembered BY MARY BULGER as bequeathed (she was the SPECIAL TO THE COURIER daughter of Williams). Again WINCHENDON — In light of sold, he went to John Ingersoll Veteran’s Day, I want to famil- of Westfield; to John M’Cluster iarize you with Edom (Eden) for just a few weeks and sold to London, an African American Joshua Holcomb of Connecticut; who served in the Revolutionary then to William Bond of Lincoln War for a total of three years and and then to Thomas Cowdin, eight months. Fitchburg. Finally he came to At first, the Continental Winchendon where he had three Congress prohibited slaves owners: Jonathan Stimson, who from participating in the War. sold him to Thomas Sawyer, and However, when Gen. George finally to Daniel Goodridge. Washington learned the British When he was sold to Mr. were trying to recruit negroes by Stimson, Edom absconded to offering their freedom, he then fight in the Revolution, leaving Courtesy photos changed the policy. from Fitchburg, and is report- Workers and guards share the road outside the Aubuchon facilities. Edom (the name is written both ed to have served at Bunker ways in historical references, Hill under Col. Asa Whitcom’s particularly in Marvin’s History Regiment, Capt. James Co. of 1868. Often the state’s version Apparently after having fought Labor, management of the name is Edom, while the for eight months, Edom was popular name is Eden. The name retrieved, because he was sold Eden was chosen for his grave.) to Sawyer in 1775 and then to was a slave who’d been sold nine Goodridge as previously stated. times before he was 18 years old. However, Edom returned to at odds at Aubuchon He was the “proper estate” of service in Goodridge’s place. Samuel Bond of Hatfield in 1757 Edom served three more years. ready to strike. stores but the union won’t then sold to William Williams He is reported to have served Whatever the case, work- even agree to that.” of Weston; then back to Hatfield at Saratoga under Col. Thomas ers and company officials are “They want to outsource to the wife of Oliver Partridge Turn To REVOLUTION ­­­A11 at odds over management’s good Massachusetts jobs,” page plans to outsource some of said George. “Our people the company’s supply and live and work here and they distribution system to Orgill spend their money here. Inc. of Inwood, WV. Even if they use Orgill for Talks on a new contract just three stores, that could Town now owns have ground to a halt as a cost 10 people their jobs. result. And if they start with three, According to George, the I doubt they’ll want to stop union’s last contract expired there.” Ingleside property in June. Union members According to George, have reportedly agreed to about 60 teamsters work in WINCHENDON — It’s offi- finalized within 180 days of a wage freeze in exchange the warehouse and the union cial, with the signing of docu- the beginning of construction for the company continuing also claims about 20 truck ments and a vote by the Board or face penalties. Only severe A worker’s daughter holds a sign. its contribution to workers’ drivers as members. of Selectmen Monday night, weather will be considered as REGION — Members pensions, but the issue of out- “We need to look at all the swap of the Marvin School reasons of delay; with a cave- of Teamsters Local #170 sourcing to Orgill is – for options to stay competi- building for the property off at for the receipt of materials have been picketing out- workers – a non-starter. tive,” says Aubuchon. “With Maple Street known as the necessary. side the main entrance “They (Orgill) carry some competition from the big Ingleside property was com- The wording of the agree- to the headquarters of 85,000 items in their ware- box stores and websites pleted. ment does leave in place the Aubuchon Hardware Co. in house,” says Aubuchon. “We like Amazon, we have to do With that, the BOS also payments to the town, includ- Westminster since Monday can only stock about 12,000 what’s best for the company announced a new committee ing the six percent share of morning. Union representa- here in Westminster. We and all our other workers.” of up to 15 members will be generation profit. tive Shannon George says need to be able to keep our While both sides have formed to address just how to New building commissioner the warehouse workers and stores stocked with items expressed a willingness to utilize that property will be Geoffrey Newton was intro- drivers were locked out. that customers are looking return to the negotiating formed. duced to the board, and Town Company President and CEO for. Initially, we just wanted table, as of press time no David Romanowski, chair- Manager Keith Hickey said it Will Aubuchon showed up to try it with three of our talks have been scheduled. man of the Winchendon was certain there was a “differ- Enhancement Committee ent demeanor in that depart- which rolled itself into the Toy ment” since Newton had been Town Partnership to utilize on board. that group’s access to 501c3 sta- Newton explained he had New science center to be named for Asquino tus and existing project and been in the business more than programming abilities, said he 30 years, much of it in the town GARDNER — Mount building, and tours of the new his honor.” would like to be considered for of Royalston, and admitted the Wachusett Community College facilities. Following more than a year that committee and thought scope of work when coming students, faculty and staff; Along with honored guests, of construction and extensive many of his compatriots would to Winchendon was “kind of Massachusetts leaders; and the college staff, faculty, students, renovations, the new science as well. overwhelming.” greater community will ded- trustees, alumni, and commu- center replaces existing labo- “We worked a long time “But in a good way, that’s icate the new Dr. Daniel M. nity members will be in atten- ratories nearly a half-century to see this happen,” said not a complaint,” he assured Asquino Science Center in rec- dance. old and will enhance the learn- Romanowski. “We’d like to the board. ognition of Asquino’s 30 years “This new science center ing environment for all stu- help see it followed through.” He said he knew one of his of leadership at a ceremony offers real opportunity for dents, particularly those seek- BOS members encouraged first charges, other than the Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm. our students,” said Mount ing careers in STEM fields. him to apply for membership day to day requirements of the The public opening of the Wachusett Community College The Dr. Daniel M. Asquino to the new committee. job, was to address the need to new building, a state-of-the- Board of Trustees Chair Tina Science Center includes LEED In other business, the BOS inspect multi-family dwellings; art addition to the Gardner Sbrega. “Opportunity is some- gold rated labs, classrooms, also approved the preliminary something that had been on the campus, will be commemorat- thing President Asquino has and student study space for the agreement with Onyx Energy, back burner in his department ed with a speaking program relentlessly pursued through- college’s continued pursuit of the latest in a string of own- for some time. including Massachusetts out his 30 years at the helm academic excellence. ers of solar construction com- “I have begun, writing a let- Lieutenant Governor Karyn of this great college. Our stu- The $41 million project panies attempting to use the ter to owners, hoping to get Polito and Division of Capital dents will be better prepared includes the 44,000 square- closed Winchendon landfill site everyone into a civil compli- Asset Management and to be tomorrow’s leaders. We foot science center, a new for a solar farm. ance,” he said. Maintenance Commissioner are all so proud to recognize 2,300 square-foot greenhouse The new agreement gives But, the work is indeed over- Carol Gladstone, as well as President Asquino’s commit- and renovations throughout assurances the work will begin whelming because of a need for a ceremonial ribbon cutting, ment to students and our col- Dec. 15 and is assured to be unveiling of the naming of the lege by naming this building in Turn To CENTER page ­­­A3 Turn To PROPERTY page ­­­A11

WEEKLY QUOTE LOCAL SPORTS “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” PAGE 2 PAGE xx 6 5652510431 2 Edmund Burke Friday, November 11, 2016 ­2 Winchendon Courier Coleman settling in with his love of history BY JERRY CARTON “Take John Adams,” he said of the Adams has probably been somewhat COURIER CORRESPONDENT second President. “He was a curmud- unappreciated by historians. WINCHENDON — Among the new geon who didn’t like dealing with the Coleman has found a path to bring faculty at Murdock Middle school is b.s. of politics so when the battle start- this year’s divisive campaign into the history teacher Andrew Coleman and ed between the Federalists and Anti- classroom in a unique way. “One girl as the Fitchburg native settles in to his Federalists, Adams, because he was said to me she couldn’t understand why first permanent job, he makes no effort self-doubting and not all that person- people were saying the last debate was to hide his love of the subject. able, had a hard time dealing with peo- Trump’s best because she said, ‘they “I’ve always liked, really liked his- ple. were all terrible’. So I said, ‘let’s say tory,” reflected Coleman who said the “It’s important for kids to know these you take three selfies and you might colonial period of American history figures as people, not just names in a not like any of them, but one is the best, interests him the most. book,” Coleman noted, adding he thinks right?’ She said she’d never seen it that way and someone else said, ‘that was the best analogy I’ve ever heard’. This is how you connect kids to history,” Coleman remarked. Coleman had been working as a full- time, “permanent” substitute teacher in Fitchburg when the opportunity arose to have his own classroom. “I was one of those kids who knew what I liked,” he noted. “I was a coun- selor at a summer camp and I liked Andrew Coleman loves history with a passion leading and getting campers involved so teaching was a natural thing for me to wind up doing.” they can relate. “One thing we work on, all of us in “That’s why we try to point out histor- the history department, is getting stu- ical figures were people,” he reiterated. dents to be able to defend their answers. It’s not that world history is entirely Asking them to memorize dates of bat- vague because “they’re learning about tles doesn’t prove anything, they can the tug-of-war between the church, always Google those, but we encourage religion, and secular society and that’s them to have opinions and we want going on today too,” he noted, adding them to learn how to support those students also watch the 10-minute CNN opinions,” he stressed. Student News program which frequent- Coleman said he thinks American ly focuses on international stories, but history is “more tangible” for students. that said, “most of them seem to relate As is the case with any subject, there are to US history more,” said Coleman. students who like history a lot and oth- Coleman said he’s been received well j j j j j j ers who aren’t as enthused but Coleman at Murdock. Friday’s Child “Everyone here has been very wel- believes they can all find someone or something in US history with which coming. You felt like you belonged right Andrea is an energetic 8-year-old girl away,” he added. of Caucasian descent. She is small for her age but is making great gains with her height and weight. Andrea has en- joyed taking gymnastics classes. She also enjoys music and loves to have Clark holds 10th her hair and nails done. Andrea is in the 3rd grade at a public elementary school where she benefits from hav- successful fundraiser ing an Individualized Educational Plan WINCHENDON — Raising funds to Emporium; beer from Wachusett (IEP) to assist with her academic de- help with scholarships for families to Brewery; snacks by Hagemeyer lays, as well as social/emotional supports. Andrea currently resides in a become members and utilize the facili- Catering and cheese plates by Smith’s small, structured residential program. Her social worker is seeking a fam- ties at the Clark Memorial YMCA, one Country Cheese. of the biggest events each year is the The silent auction had a great array of ily that would be able to visit with her at her program consistently to build wine and beer tasting with the addition- items, everything from a sleigh ride to a relationship. al auctions, raffles and entertainment. wine rack; and the bids were generous. Andrea would thrive in a home where she is the only child or the young- This year was a great one. Held at Then the Beatles for Sale tribute band est by many years. She does require a lot of extra attention and patience. the American Legion, the attendance wound the crowd up and had them Andrea shares a close relationship with her older sister and they hope to was superb and those who did attend dancing. were welcomed with wine from the be able to continue to see each other monthly. The best family for Andrea Westminster Pharmacy and Wine Morgan St. Pierre photos would be a local family that is able to visit with her at her current program placement as a visiting resource initially.

November is National Adoption Month! Celebrate Adoption! Over 100,000 children and teens are in foster care in the US, waiting to be adopted. On National Adoption Day, the Friday before Thanksgiving in Massachusetts, close to 100 children who have been in foster care will be adopted into loving families in three courthous- es across the state. National Adoption Day is a national day of celebration of adoptive fam- ilies and an opportunity for courts to open their doors and finalize the adoptions of children from foster care. Since 2000, nearly 58,500 children across the country have had their adoptions finalized on National Adoption Day. Policymakers, judges, staff, families, and volunteers come together to celebrate adoption in communities large and small all across the nation. To learn more about National Adoption Day, and about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.MAREinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.”

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CLYDE’S CORNER Accuracy FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Shaffer. Books are available at the library. Watch TODDLER TIME: at Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant GARDEN CLUB: The Winchendon Garden Club meet- St. is 10:15 a.m. A story time and play for the younger mem- ings are held at 1 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month The Winchendon Courier is commit- from April to December at the Ipswich Drive community bers of the family. Must be accompanied by an adult. ted to accuracy in all its news reports. VETERANS’ DAY PROGRAM: on Friday Nov. 11 the annu- building. New members are always welcome. For more info please call Lorraine 978-297-1760. Although numerous safeguards are al Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled at American Legion in place to ensure accurate reporting, Post 193, 295 School St. All participants should arrive at 10:30 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact a.m. All guests should arrive at 10:45 a.m. Ceremony will com- HARVEST MOON JAM: the American Legion Post 193 errors will be corrected at the top mence at 11 a.m. sharp. Weather permitting, the Boy Scouts presents Northern Company in an evening of dance and right hand corner of page three in a will place the flags out on Central Street. Light refreshments friendship 8 p.m.-midnight. Proceeds benefit the programs will be served after the ceremony. of the American Legion. Advance tickets $10 available at timely manner. If you find a mis- FALL FESTIVAL: the Immaculate Heart of Mary fall the Legion, 295 School St., or $15 at the door. take, call (978) 297-0050 during normal festival begins tonight and includes the Country Kitchen, business hours. During non-business Christmas novelties, Theme Baskets, silent auction, ticket hours, leave a message in the editor’s auction games, surprises and more. In the church basement, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 voice mailbox. The editor will return 52 Spruce St., 6-9 p.m. and continues tomorrow 11 a.m.-9 p.m. PLAN AHEAD: Breakfast with Santa will be held at your phone call. Or contact the edi- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Carriage House restaurant 8-11 a.m. Hosted by the Kiwanis tor at the following email: ruth@ PRETTY IN PASTELS: a workshop in working with pastels of Winchendon, the jolly elf and his Key Club helpers make stonebridgepress.com. will be presented by artist Alicia Drakiotes at the Gardner this annual visit and gift every child with toy. Breakfast Area League of Artists gallery, 135 Front St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. buffet at a nominal price; gifts donated by Kiwanis. Pre-registration is required to plan materials, $50 for GALA WINTERFEST: the annual table setting displays and members, $55 for non-members. Visit galagardner.org for wreath auction by the Friends of Old more information. Murdock Senior Center will take place. FALL FESTIVAL: the Immaculate Heart of Mary fall This free of charge event is not to be festival begins tonight and includes the Country Kitchen, missed as the tables dressed in holiday Performance Press Christmas novelties, Theme Baskets, silent auction, ticket finery are amazing. Basket auction as well as a bake sale and lunch available. auction games, surprises and more. In the church basement, Supplying printing and advertising 52 Spruce St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for 27 years specializing in restaurant SKATE CLUB THURSDAY, DECEMBER placemat advertising. Winchendon Skate Club invites all ice skaters to join 8 our club. We skate from 8-10 a.m. every Saturday at the OUR NEIGHBOR’S KITCHEN: Our Call or email us to inquire how to Winchendon School on Ash Street.The 2016-17 season is right Neighbor’s Kitchen, Winchendon’s promote your business or organization. around the corner. The Winchendon Skate Club provides Community Supper, is served on the educational lessons that teach proper techniques. We offer second and fourth Thursdays of the learn to skate programs for beginners of ice skating and 978.297.0433 / [email protected] month at 5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian hockey. Find us on Facebook-Winchendon Skate Club or Universalist Church of Winchendon, [email protected]. 126 Central St. Our Neighbor’s Kitchen RICK PAUL MEMORIAL MEAT RAFFLE: presented by meals are cooked homestyle from fresh the Hawg Haulers the annual fall event kicks off at 7 p.m. at ingredients. We’re supported by volun- the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St. Funds raised tary donations at the door, contribu- help with holiday charitable causes and the scholarship fund. tions from Winchendon churches and VETERANS FLAG REMOVAL: Saturday Nov. 12 begin- organizations, and many hard-working ning at 9 a.m., veterans and Scouts will remove flags on volunteers. veterans; graves before winter starting at Calvary Cemetery 1051091 then onto Riverside. SATURDAY, DECEMBER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 10 FALL TOWN MEETING: is scheduled at 7 p.m. at Murdock TEA AT THE MURDOCK-WHITNEY WINCHENDON High School auditorium. HOUSE: take a break from the scurry of shopping for a bit of tea and nosh at TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 the Winchendon History and Cultural FURNITURE CO. LEARN: Computer classes for adults are offered on Tuesday Center’s two museums from 1-4 p.m. afternoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Beals Memorial Library and The first floor of each house will be are open to adults ages 18 and older. decorated, and tea will be served buffet 3 x 3 CRAFT FOR ADULTS: On Tuesday nights at 6:30 Beals style at the Murdock-Whitney House Memorial Library has an adult craft hour providing a place while the best of the best table settings to meet and do crafts. People bring in things they are work- from last weekend’s Winterfest will be ing on, and can get help on knitting, crocheting, quilting and on display at the Isaac Morse House. discuss different ideas. Enjoy both, visit the gift shop and stop WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 for a few moments of music by the BINGO! Hyde Park residents hold bingo in the community Monadnock Flutes. hall every Wednesday night beginning at 6 p.m. It’s inex- THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 pensive, just two cards for 5¢, and the community is invited! OPEN MIC: at the American Legion Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join in. We’d love to Post 193, 295 School St. Beginning at 9 have more players. p.m. Like to sing? Play an instrument? THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Willing to jam with a few other musi- BOOK DISCUSSION: Beals Memorial Library has a book cians? Then come on down and join us club that meets at 5:45 p.m. the second Thursday each month, at the lower level. Always a good time. the next meeting Thursday Nov. 10 and the book is The Open to everyone! Non-smoking venue. Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Wide variety of organic, New England sourced foods including salsa, humus, pickles and jams. School St. Gift items from local artisans and craftsmen Hawg Haulers Lots of Prizes! Raffles! Surprises Rick Paul Memorial too! An entire section of antiques and collectibles. 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building will contain energy-ef- student innovation. Renovations Birch Hill Canoe Club’s CENTER ficient features to tie in with to the Haley Academic Center continued from page A1­­­ the college’s commitment to sus- include a new visitor entrance, a the existing Arthur F. Haley tainability. Construction began multi-purpose room, an academ- Annual Turkey Raffle Academic Center. MWCC in spring 2015. Shawmut Design ic advising suite, a refurbished received $37.9 million in state & Construction, also based in student-centered campus com- When: Friday, November 11, at 7:00pm capital funds for the project, as Boston, oversaw the 18-month mons and increased accessibility Where: Winchendon American Legion well as a $500,000 grant from project as construction manag- to the Raymond M. LaFontaine Massachusetts Life Sciences for er. Fine Arts Center. Route 12, Winchendon, Mass. laboratory equipment. Over the past 15 years, MWCC Immediately following the From an economic stand- has been the recipient of top dedication, Mount Wachusett Meat Raffle Includes: point, this is the largest con- state and national sustainabil- Community College is hosting Turkeys, Lobsters, struction project in north cen- ity awards, including the an open house from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Hams, Roast Beefs, tral Massachusetts, which in American Association of College The public, past MWCC staff and itself helps boost the region’s and University Presidents’ faculty, and all community part- Bags of Potatoes economy by providing work for Climate Commitment, the U.S. ners are encouraged and invited and Much, Massachusetts businesses and Department of Energy, the to attend. For more information, Much More… bringing more traffic to local U.S. Environmental Protection please contact Lois Cox at (978) businesses and service provid- Agency and the National Wildlife 630-9101. ers. Additionally, the project Federation. was completed on-time and Amenities in the new building on-budget. include eight new classrooms Designed by Boston-based and laboratories, four lab prep Architerra, Inc. to meet LEED rooms, 24 new faculty offices, gold certification for efficien- student study space and interior cy and sustainability, the new glass walls to highlight STEM

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To the Editor: special town meeting warrant asking Take a deep I have been the director of the Beals the community to support the comple- Memorial Library for two months now tion of the accessibility project. and I can truly say that I have enjoyed Thus far, the Trustees have commit- the experience immensely. The towns- ted $595,000 of library trust funds in the people I have met are both friendly and firm belief that the completion of this breath welcoming. The Library Trustees are project is critically important to mak- Finally. A decision has been made. slowly. the most involved and engaged group ing the library accessible to ALL the We have a President-elect. It holds things up in committees, with whom I have ever had the pleasure residents of Winchendon. The Trustees to work. They care deeply about the also feel strongly that finishing the proj- Whether it was your candidate or with hearings, with amendments, library and the town. ect is the prudent, proactive and finan- not; Mr. Trump is now the one who with re-wording... One of the reasons I sought this posi- cially responsible thing to do should will be our 45th president. There isn’t a lot the president can tion was the beauty and charm of the ADA compliance issues arise in the At last the ads will end. do without Congress either. library building. The only drawback to future. In addition, the construction The strange attacks will end. That’s how it is intended to be. the beauty of the structure was its lack costs for the project will only continue Or not, as far as that goes. See, the founding fathers didn’t of accessibility. Imagine my delight then to rise, so waiting is not an option, we when I found out an accessibility proj- must act now. Because some of the vitriol will trust anyone very much, especially ect for the library was about to begin. On Monday, Nov. 14, the Trustees, the continue between Democrats and not each other. They wrote up the Unfortunately, soon after I started as staff, the Friends and other advocates Republicans no matter who is in Constitution deliberately making director, the Trustees were informed of the Beals Memorial Library will ask office. it a three way cluster of eyes watch- the lowest bid for the work was $230,000 you to vote yes on Article 10 of the spe- But here’s the thing. The breath of ing and stop signs. over the estimated construction costs. cial town meeting warrant. Imagine fresh air parts of having someone The president doesn’t have the Undeterred and fully recognizing the the difference it will make to all the importance of accessibility and ADA residents of town who have been unable who is not a politician in the usual power many think he has. compliance, the Trustees voted to raise to take full advantage of the library sense has good and bad attached Nor does Congress, though they that sum by expending all remain- because of its inaccessibility. to it. do have the power to stall forever. ing library trust funds not otherwise Please come to the Murdock High Good, because he is going to ask And they have used that power restricted. The Trustees, the architect School auditorium on Monday at 7 p.m. “why” and “why not” a lot. very effectively for the last eight and the project manager all believed and be part of finally making the library th this would be sufficient to cover the two a resource for the entire community. He isn’t going to assume much. years; keeping the 44 president remaining sub-bids for the steel and its If you have any questions about the His background in business is very powerless. installation. On Oct. 3 they learned this project please contact me at (978) 297- going to let him look at bureaucra- President Trump will have a was not the case, another $140,000 would 0300. I will be happy to answer any con- cy for bureaucracy’s sake a little slightly easier time of it with his be needed to complete the project. cerns you may have. differently. He will be more willing Congress, being of the same politi- With no other recourse and all trust to cut out “fat” than some people. cal party as the majority. But, and funds for the purpose exhausted, the Manuel King, Library Director Trustees voted to place an article on the But, then he may have some dif- this is a big BUT, he is not well Beals Memorial Library ficulty with just how the govern- liked by that political party; and he ment and its checks and balances is not trusted by career politicians; actually work. and he may very well find himself Weathering it all from my perspective. In business, he had a lot of people just as stymied by Congress as the who would do as he said without current president has been. This past Monday I Anything ical science, and the ever received some change slowly advancing battle question. They would carry out his He needs to surround himself with in the form of one dollar Near & for the equality of all peo- “commands” and find ways to get good advisors, something he is bills. I later noticed to ples seems to be a positive it done without much interference known to do in his private dealings my surprise, one of them Far counterweight balancing from him once he made a demand. as well, he needs to take some time was a 1957 silver certifi- the scales of the future. Government doesn’t work the with his political appointments, cate. It was severely wrin- KEITH Yes, call me old fashion same way. and he needs to find a way to heal kled, a few torn corners, KENT but I believe the glass is and while the term “well almost always somehow It isn’t supposed to; on purpose. some of the rifts created by this weathered” was some- half full, if one truly takes Congress is purposely set up to campaign. He said in his speech how just not quite fitting the time to examine its require a lot of committees, and to celebrate the win at 3 a.m. that enough, it was a very welcomed surprise. contents. We all come with our pros & hearings, and joint committees and he intends to be a president for all As I looked at this dear old bill from cons. then voting in one house and then people. and being a lover of history, I thought to This recent presidential election has myself, “Oh the historical and political greatly weathered many of its citizens, the other house and then tweaking It’s a good start; he needs to walk stories old George Washington here could much like the bill I received in my change. it to suit both houses and then his talk and prove his ability. Be tell, if this bill could only talk, and what While the election is at least a year and a re-voting and finally putting some- able to convert his skills to the gov- would he say of the ones he has missed?” half between the emergence of candidates, thing on the president’s desk that ernment arena. Virtually every generation has claimed this elimination process, the final debates may...or may not...be something We’ll just have to wait and see, it’s better than the one proceeding it. and finally the election, tested all this like what he had in mind. like everyone else. While history may prove that to be cor- time in ways like none other before. rect in some ways, advancements in med- The wheels of government grind Turn To KENT page ­­­A11 And now the next steps... I knew many of those who sup- days when he’s rational, he’s most of us do. After all, when I thought Hillary Clinton ported Trump because of eco- keenly intellectual and occa- it comes to policy, I don’t know would win because of the supe- Notes of nomics as opposed to bigoted sionally offers up thought-pro- what Trump truly believes. I’m rior Democratic ground game oncern racist homophobic xenopho- voking ideas. But Gingrich is not sure whether or not he does which did pretty much do its C bia had legitimate grievances. a pol, a DC insider. All those either. I never quite figured out job. There were just too many Their anger was and is com- beyond-furious white people whether he believed the non- first-time voters giving “the pletely justified. They have who rallied to Trump and no sense he was spouting about system” the proverbial mid- JACK been screwed. doubt feel emboldened now? a wall and mass deportation dle finger. As I said, they were BLAIR But there were too many peo- It’s Trump’s responsibility to or if he was just playing to the hearing the simple solutions ple who used the Trump insur- try and rein them in, if that’s crowd, though we’ll find out they wanted to hear. Reality gency as a platform to put on possible because we cannot soon enough. might well be a shock to them. It was, of course, a triumph full display the ugliness of their function as a civil society with- Those ridiculous promises Obviously, I am deeply wor- of anger, resentment and intel- thoughts and beliefs and to his out civil discourse. It’s those about the wall and immigra- ried about nominations to the lectual laziness. It was the sus- great dis-credit, the President- people who represent the real tion and tearing up treaties? Supreme Court and the rest pension of reasoned thought, of elect did absolutely nothing to threat. Like every President, They’re never going to happen of the federal judiciary. That voters seeking bumper sticker calm the waters. These people Trump will likely find himself if for no other reason than a said, you never know. Many a solutions to complex problems. have now been legitimized as entangled in the Washington Republican Congress won’t pay President has been chagrined Like many others, I was, and a political force in this coun- briar patch, but those emo- for them. The pledge to restore by a nominee who turned out to am, horrified by the outcome. try and it’s they more than he tional and shoot-from-the-hip American jobs sounds great — be very different than what the But it is what it is — in a free who are terrifying. The same fringe supporters? Who the hell after all — who can be against President hoped and anticipat- society, the people decide. goes for the people he might knows what will happen next that? But he never quite got ed. Ask Ike about Earl Warren. I freely admit I didn’t think surround himself with — like with them? Those are the ones around to explaining just how We go through periods like this would happen. I under- the former mayor of New York to really worry about. that will happen so presuming this. That’s the natural ebb and stood that President-elect and the former Speaker of We have to worry primarily it doesn’t how betrayed do you flow of history. We tend to sur- Trump and Bernie Sanders the House, though I will say about them, I think, because think his supporters will be Turn To BLAIR page ­­­A13 had tapped into “something.” in Newt’s defense that on the they don’t play by the rules then? Onward! This column is being demonized it will be was accomplished without blood on the ing to anybody. The man nominated to written on the day Journey difficult for the winner floor. the Supreme Court will be a small note before the election. to have what we used So I would have to be naive to assume in history. But it will be different of the to call a honeymoon after a much tougher presidential elec- We are at a point we have never seen. from previous columns period as the nation tion either party, finding themselves in The Republican nominee didn’t like the which I typically write Heart tries to build goodwill the minority, are going to play nice in Republicans or the Democrats. It is his on Monday and sub- for the winner. I don’t the Congressional sandbox. job now to build a government of com- mit to my editor on JERRY anticipate a gracious So here is where I stop writing. petence without political tags. None of Wednesday for publi- CARTON concession from either Monday, Nov. 7th. us know if he can accomplish it but we cation on Friday. candidate nor do I see The column will be finished by must be hopeful. If he does accomplish Today I am filled the loser encouraging Wednesday providing me an opportuni- it we then will be witnesses to a huge with anxiety about the supporters to work for ty to comment on actual results. chapter of American history. election. I am glued to the television a peaceful transition. Voters gave Trump the Presidency, and listening to all the last minute cam- I am reminded of how angry friends ————————————————— the Senate and the House and the paigning. Most of the polls fall within of mine were when Barack Obama was chance to keep the U.S. Supreme Court the margin of error so it is not obvious elected and the leader of the minority It is Wednesday. The newspaper balanced. to me who will win tomorrow I do know in the Senate, Mitch McConnell said endorsements didn’t matter. The polls If he brings into his service people of this will be an historical election. his goal was to make Obama a one didn’t matter. All the movie stars are competence and, as he says, he drains Partisanship is high. People are termer. At the time Obama controlled packing to leave the country. Donald the swamp, we will be forever grateful. angry. Each candidate has been so both houses of congress but very little Trump is president and he owes noth- Friday, November 11, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­5 Taking the mystery out of social media

FITCHBURG — Thanks to a group of Monty Tech infor- mation technology students, senior citizens from the area may not have to rely on their grandchildren to help them navigate social media. And, who knows the in’s and out’s of social media better than teen-agers, particularly those majoring in IT. Seniors Jeffrey Largenton, Nicholas Sullivan and Jonathan Carlson, all of Fitchburg, and junior Kyle Woodward of Winchendon spent three Wednesdays after school recently showing senior citi- zens how to keep in touch with family and friends through the proper use of e-mail, Facebook and other forms of social media. Nicholas, who helped teach Courtesy photo computer technology and cyber security to middle school stu- Senior Jeff Largenton of Fitchburg watches while Joseph LeBlanc of Fitchburg works on his Facebook page. Also in class are from left, John Mercier of dents at last summer’s JROTC Westminster, Pat Dandini of Fitchburg and Fadilah Muhammad of Athol. STEM camp, said he loved teaching the class and enjoyed helped his grandparents with ed to learn during the class, Joseph LeBlanc of Fitchburg, ally relies on her granddaugh- interacting with the older their computer issues, both Fadilah Muhammad of Athol, who seemed quite confi- ter to help her, said she hopes adults. repair and instruction. said she was fairly confident dent navigating through his there will be more classes. “I “I really love the class. The “I love it. I love to help peo- with e-mail, and next she want- Facebook page, said he took want to learn to do more on my dynamic is great. It’s fun to ple,” he said. The students were ed to learn how to store them in the basic computer class for own,” she said. be able to mentor and teach given a curriculum to follow, folders. seniors last year and is back “Hats off to the students. seniors about this wonderful which they revised to better “I am loving this course, and this year to learn more. They are doing a great job,” said tool that is social media. It’s suit the seniors’ needs, he I think it is wonderful that it “I learned a lot last year, and John Mercier of Westminster. great to teach technology and noted. is focusing on senior citizens. I’m back to build on what I He said he particularly liked social media because taught “I like participating in this The Internet generation left us learned. I love having the stu- that the class is small, and the right, they can open doors to program mainly because I behind and it’s great to be able dents do the teaching, they are ratio of teacher to students is endless possibilities,” he said. wanted to help and the seniors to catch up. Please keep run- great.” ideal. “They can come over and Ryan said although this is were so nice,’ said Jeffrey. ning this course; we love it and Pat Dandini, also of give us individual help when his first time teaching, he has When asked what she want- appreciate it,” she said. Fitchburg, who said she usu- we need it,” he explained. 61 students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa REGION — The MWCC Phi imagine what condition the city Samantha Goodale, Kristin Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta of Gardner would be in,” the Grantz, Zoe Hammond, Antonina Kappa international honor soci- five-term mayor quipped. Herbst, Michele Higginson, ety inducted 61 new members Chapter officers during the Nhat Hoang, Inna Kalfayan, and presented donations to 2015-16 academic year were Francis Koina, Rose LaFargue, community organizations from recognized for their service: Joseph Leblanc, Christopher funds raised through a variety of President Jana Murphy; Vice Lerew, Valerie Maloney, Yemni events this academic year. President Thomas Berger; Mendez, Anne Nash, Matthew During the induction cere- Secretary Stevie LaBelle; and Niles, Hillary Nna, Cassandra mony last spring, the chapter Treasurer Lindsay Jamison. Pateneaude, Lindsey Paul, presented checks of $500 each Officers installed for the upcom- Shannen Pimental, Marissa to the Gardner Community ing academic year include Jana Pitisci, Dawn Marie Placentino- Action Council, the Winchendon Murphy, for her second year as Olen, Crystal Pratt, Melissa Community Action Council, president; Lisa Barry, vice pres- Raggi, Kelsey Rayner, Brian and the student-run Students ident; Kimberly Cook, secretary; Richard, Katelyn Schreiber, Serving Our Students mentor and John Blombach, treasurer. Rhonda Scoville, Benjamin program at MWCC. PTK offi- Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Smith, Silvana Sosa, Michael cers also recognized MWCC staff Kappa recognizes and encour- Soto, Sarah Soto, Grace Stafford, member Gardner Wood for his ages the academic achievement Hollace Stevens, Casey Thoel, volunteer support building cre- of two-year college students and Rachel Vargeletis and Elizabeth ative, fanciful props for the PTK provides opportunities for per- Walsh. annual Character Breakfast. sonal, academic and pro- Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke, fessional growth through an MWCC alumnus and honor- participation in honors, Tap Room ary PTK member, was the key- leadership, service and 244 North Main St note speaker. fellowship programming. Troy, NH “Coming to the Mount was The new inductees are: Thur-Fri 4-7pm truly the best decision I ever Donovan Aboal-Caceres, made,” he said after confessing Kwadwo Acheampong, Sat-Sun 12-6pm to being a ‘straight C’ student Terri Alden, Rebekah Craft beer, small in high school. “It gave me the Amburgey, Linda batch fruit beer direction I needed and showed Anderson, Sophia me what hard work would help Andrews, Lisa Barry, Monadnock Berries me achieve. My professors gave Alexander Batutis, Open: 8am-6pm, 7 days a week me encouragement and inspira- Sheila Boria, Amanda tion to carry on.” Boudreau, Romina Berries are gone. After graduating from MWCC Cabrera, Micaela Thanks for great season in 1994, Mayor Hawke went on Canessa Giorello, Check out the seasonal Ales to earn a bachelor’s degree in Matthew Casaubon, www.monadnockberries.com political science from UMass Karen Chapalonis, Sarah 545 West Hill Rd Amherst, and an MBA from Chatigny, Kimberly Anna Maria College. Cook, Melanie Cranfill, Troy, NH “If Mount Wachusett Rhonda Cutler, Colleen (603)242-6417 Community College had not Demboske, Simon been here, if Mount Wachusett Dufresne, Tara Dugan, Community College had not had Jaclyn Esparza, Amanda the caring and professional pro- Favreau, Michelle fessors and staff, I wouldn’t be Francisco Pimentel, here. And if I’m not here, just Gregory Germagian,

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WINCHENDON — Ramona M. of People’s Congregational Church in WORCESTER — Sadie Jane LaVigne, in the Worcester area, chances are very (Lopez) Campbell-Gilbert, age 70, of 199 Ashburnham and was a former secre- formerly of Winchendon, died on Oct. good that Sadie has wished you good Mill St. died peacefully Thursday morn- tary and member of the Church of the 21, 2016 at the age of 35. morning or held a door for you. There ing, Nov. 3, 2016 in UMass Memorial Nazarene in Fitchburg. Ramona loved She leaves behind a were many things she wanted to do, but Hospital, Memorial cats and dogs, doing arts and crafts and three year old daugh- she will never have the chance because Campus, Worcester. watching old movies. ter, Ruby, mother her life was cut tragically short by a her- She was born in Her husband, Keith P. Gilbert, died Gay Simmons, sisters oin overdose. Our family is heartbro- Manhattan, NY on in 2009. She leaves three sons, Alan Nicole Carlsburg and ken, and we wish for more awareness Sept. 26, 1946, daugh- Dini of Hallandale Beach, FL, Craig Amanda Basso, “sis- and better treatment options so that no ter of the late Pedro Dini; two grandchildren, Alexander ter” Brandi Gauthier- other families have to go through the and Violette (Robert) Campbell of Winchendon and Destiny Sweeney, and many pain we are experiencing. Lopez and lived in Alora Gauthier of Deerfield, and a sis- loving friends and A memorial to honor Sadie’s life New York for many ter, Dolores Caruso of Flushing, NY. A extended family mem- will took place at the First Unitarian years. For the last daughter, Colleen Johnson, died in 2014. bers. She was predeceased by her hus- Church, 90 Main St. in Worcester, on 20 years she had been a resident of Calling hours will be held Friday, band Adam LaVigne, her father Mike Saturday Nov. 5. Winchendon. Nov. 11, 2016 from 5 to 6 p.m. in Stone- Hodgman and her step-father Frank In lieu of flowers, contributions can Ramona had worked as a placement Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Simmons. be made to Faith House/Community aide, assisting people finding jobs, for St., Winchendon. A funeral service in Sadie was a generous and loving Healthlink Inc., 142 Burncoat St. Catholic Charities. In earlier years, the funeral home will follow at 6 p.m. woman who never ended a phone call Worcester, MA 01606. while living in New York, she worked Friday. without saying “I love you.” If you live as a legal secretary. She was a member MWCC among Best for Vets

GARDNER — Mount families transitioning to col- Community College. Services’ SAVE program, and es: the IPEDS Data Center, Wachusett Community lege life. The dedicated vet- Student veterans are active local posts of the Veterans College Scorecard data and the College ranked number four eran center offers computer members of the campus com- of Foreign Wars and the Cohort Default Rate Database. across the country in the Best access, free printing, student munity, participating in such American Legion. The rankings appear for Vets: Colleges 2017 rank- meeting and study space, and clubs and organizations as the Military Times’ annual Best online at MilitaryTimes. ings for 2-year colleges con- opportunities for veteran stu- Veterans Group and Student for Vets: Colleges survey asks com, as well as ArmyTimes. ducted by Military Times, an dents to talk and connect with Government Association. colleges and universities to com, NavyTimes.com, independent news and infor- other like-minded individu- “As a veteran myself, I am meticulously document a tre- AirForceTimes.com and mation source for service als. Textbooks and laptops are proud that Mount Wachusett mendous array of services, MarineCorpsTimes.com and members and their families. loaned at no charge. Community College receives special rules, accommoda- in a special magazine issue MWCC, continuing its long- The director of Veteran continuing recognition as one tions and financial incentives of Military Times in mid-No- held commitment to veterans Services is a full-time advo- of the top colleges for veter- offered to students with mili- vember. The release of this and their families, moved up cate for veteran students. He an students,” said President tary ties; and to describe many year’s list also marks Military two spots from its 2016 rank. educates the college staff and Daniel M. Asquino. “MWCC aspects of veteran culture on Times’ inaugural declaration The eighth annual rank- faculty on veteran challenges, has served our region’s veter- a campus. These institutions of the month of November as ings factor in the results of counsels students and arrang- ans for decades and will con- were evaluated in several cat- Veterans Month. Military Times’ comprehen- es for clinical meetings if nec- tinue to do so into the future egories, with university cul- For more information about sive school-by-school survey essary. by providing them with a ture and academic outcomes MWCC’s Center of Excellence of veteran and military stu- “We are thrilled to be recog- robust network of support bearing the most weight. for Veteran Student Success, dent offerings and rates of nized as a top military-friend- both on campus and with key “We limit our list to encour- please visit: mwcc.edu/veter- academic achievement. More ly school. This reflects the partner organizations.” age competition, and we genu- an. than 500 colleges took part in positive, helpful attitude that MWCC maintains com- inely hope this helps raise the To view the full Best for this year’s detailed survey. students can expect from all munity partnerships with bar for veterans on campus,” Vets: Colleges 2017 rankings MWCC launched its Center departments of the college. We the Montachusett Veteran said Amanda Miller, editor of and survey methodology go of Excellence for Veteran pride ourselves on being stu- Outreach Center, the Best for Vets. to: www.militarytimes.com/ Student Success in 2010 to dent friendly, so it is a natural Northeast Veteran Training Military Times also factors bestforvets-colleges2017. address the unique academ- extension for us to be military & Rehabilitation Center oper- in data from the Veterans ic, financial, social and phys- friendly as well,” said Robert ated by Veteran Homestead, Affairs and Defense depart- ical needs of veterans, mili- B. Mayer, director of Veterans Inc., the Massachusetts ments, as well as three tary personnel and military Services at Mount Wachusett Department of Veterans Education Department sourc- ASB recognized for its youth programming

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Friday, November 11, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­7 OBITUARIES Denise Adele (Tanguay) Agnelli, 82 Joseph E. Daly, 90

GARDNER — Denise Adele (Tanguay) PM; many cousins, nephews, nieces, GARDNER — Joseph Edward Daly, Marine Division. He received the Agnelli, age 82, of Gardner, died peace- grandnephews and grandnieces. She age 90, formerly of Rouville Avenue, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon with fully on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, surround- also leaves her longtime caregivers, Gardner, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, one battle star, the American Theater ed by her family. BetteLou Dower, Margaret LeBlanc, in Concord following a ribbon and the Victory medal. Joe and Born in Gardner Dian Chaisson and Maxine Kittle and long illness. all four of his brothers served in the on Sept. 16, 1934, she the wonderful ladies of “The French Born in Gardner Marine Corps. was the daughter of Connection”, Christine, Donna, Patti on April 10, 1926, Joe enjoyed skating and playing ten- the late Arthur T. and and Polly. Joseph was the third nis. He skated into his 70s and was a Yvonne A. (Brunette) She was predeceased by her husband of seven children born member of the local hockey league for Tanguay. of 57 years, Joseph F. Agnelli who died to Daniel E. and Mary many years. He could often be found at Denise was a mem- July 31, 2012; by her daughter, Linda (Murphy) Daly. local tennis courts on Sunday mornings ber of Annunciation who died May 28, 2016; by her broth- A certified pub- along with a lively assortment of family Parish/Our Lady of ers Armand Tanguay and the Rev. lic accountant, Joe and friends including the late Bobby the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. Andre Tanguay, OMI; and by her sis- established his own Walsh, Dino Colombo, and Charlie She was a member of the Gardner High ters, Fernande Goguen and Sr. Gilberte accounting firm in Langlois. School graduating class of 1952. Tanguay, PM. downtown Gardner He leaves his beloved brother Paul F. She leaves her sons, Joseph Jr., Steve, Funeral Services were held Tuesday, which he successfully Daly and sister-in-law Lucille of Raleigh Alan, Anthony and Philip; her daugh- Nov. 1 from the Boucher Funeral Home, ran for over 30 years NC, two sister in-laws, Ellen Daly of ters-in-law, Lee, Jane, Kelly and Lisa; Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner with a side-by-side with his Gardner and Irja Daly of Winchendon, her son-in-law David; her grandchil- Mass in Annunciation Parish/Our Lady wife Jeanette (Dmoch) and friend Eleanor Gilmartin of dren, Joseph III (Maura), Catherine of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Daly. Previously, he Fitchburg. He was “Uncle Joe” to his 23 (John), April, Thomas, Anthony Jr., and St., Gardner. Burial was in Notre Dame worked as a senior nieces and nephews – who were often Emily; and, her great grandchildren Cemetery, Gardner. accountant with Peat, Marwick and recipients of his wit and wisdom, along Dylan, Joseph IV, Patrick, and Elianna. Memorial contributions may be made Mitchell on State Street in Boston before with many great-nieces and great-neph- Denise also leaves her brothers, to the Gardner Community Action returning to Gardner where he worked ews. Leo, Emil (Barbara), George (Helene), Committee, 294 Pleasant St., Gardner, for Begun Accounting prior to opening He was predeceased by his wife of Norbert (Sherrie) and Herve (Seranne) MA 01440. his own firm. 35 years, Jeanette (Dmoch) Daly who Tanguay; her sister Sr. Cecile Tanguay, Joe graduated from Bentley College passed away in 1988, three brothers - with a degree in accounting and Daniel R. Daly, Robert P. Daly and John Northeastern University with a degree W. Daly - and two sisters Mary (Daly) William J. Keevan Sr., 75 in business administration. He was a Kowlzan and Lois (Daly) Johnson. graduate of the Sacred Heart School and Joe will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s a member of the Gardner High School Cemetery in Gardner. Burial will be RINDGE — William J. Keevan Sr., wife Kelly of Holden, Lynn Dupuis graduating class of 1943. private. age 75, of Rindge died Friday, Oct. 28 of Fitchburg, Scott Keevan and wife Joe entered the U.S Marine Corps Memorial contributions can be made at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Jennifer of Rutland, Mark Keevan of in August 1943 where he served as to Holy Family Academy, 99 Nichols St., Ayer. Fitchburg, David Keevan of Winter Corporal during World War II. He Gardner, MA 01440. William was born Garden, FL, and Nicholas Dillon and received boot training at Parris Island, To send an online condolence please in Worcester on April wife Patricia of Winchendon; 14 grand- South Carolina. He was deployed to the visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. 27, 1941, a son of the children; brother, John Keevan and Pacific Theatre in December 1944 where Lamoureux-Fletcher & Smith Funeral late John and Alice wife Diane of Worcester; sister-in- law he served in Okinawa and as a mem- Home - A Mack Family Funeral Home, (Haskell) Keevan. Elaine Keevan of FL, former wife Carol- ber of Japan Occupational Forces. Joe 105 Central St., Gardner is directing He graduated from Ann Hall of FL and many nieces and served in the Headquarters and Service arrangements. Commerce High nephews. Company with the 8th Marines, Second School in Worcester. William was predeceased by his In 1969, William began brother Thomas Keevan and his sister working for Pan Am, Alma Kachnowicz. the former Boston and Maine Railroad. The funeral will be held in Brandon Thomas P. Lederle, 70 While his children were young, he was Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, very active in the Boy Scouts. William Fitchburg on Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. PELHAM NH — Thomas P. Lederle, to make the final motion of the meeting, enjoyed fishing with his brothers in his Burial will be private. Calling hours 70, of Pelham, passed away July 30, 2016, one that called for a moment of silence spare time. While he really loved work- will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. at Cooley Dickinson Hospital of degen- to honor all people, military and civil- ing for the railroad, his other passion 3. erative heart disease. ian alike, who lost their lives in war. He was his many dogs. In lieu of flowers the family requests He is survived by his sister Pamela J. frequently urged the town to add mon- He leaves his wife, Bonnie (Hartley) that memorial contributions be made to Marro and by his nephew John Lederle uments in Pelham’s historic district to Keevan; children, William Keevan the Autism Resource Central, 71 Sterling Marro, both of Florida. honor the veterans of wars since World Jr. of Oviedo, FL, James Keevan and Street, West Boylston, MA 01583. The adopted son of the late John and War ll. Angie Lederle, Tom moved with his When his parents moved to Florida, family from Michigan to Amherst in he acquired the ownership and manage- 1960 when his father was named presi- ment of the former Daniel Allen trailer Johnathan T. Teck, 21 dent of the University of Massachusetts. park at the junction of Amherst and On his father’s retirement in 1970, he North Valley Roads in West Pelham. He WINCHENDON — Johnathan T. mals and going camping and hiking moved to North Valley Road in Pelham defended the trailer park against critics Teck, age 21, of 451 Teel Road, died with his friends. with the family. as being an important source of afford- Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. He leaves his father Robert E. Teck Tom graduated from the Winchendon able housing in the town, and worked He was born in of Torrington, CT; his mother Becky School in Winchendon. He was to maintain the costs to residents Poughkeepsie, NY on Kim (Graessle) Teck; his paternal employed in several different occupa- accordingly. In recent years, in honor May 30, 1995 and lived grandparents, Roger and Laurie J. Teck tions in the Valley and was interested of his parents’ support of higher educa- in Winchendon for of Mayfield, NY; his maternal grand- in social issues. He also loved horses tion, he publicly awarded scholarship several years. John parents, Thomas J. and Gina Graessle and helped his mother with them at checks during the mid-way recess of was a 2013 graduate of of Winchendon; close friends, Paul home and at the yearly Morgan Horse Pelham’s annual town meeting, to aca- Murdock High School Bicchieri and his wife Deirdre Hill of Show. demically top Pelham male and female and worked doing Winchendon; as well as aunts, uncles, He was an active area citizen over seniors graduating from the Amherst- carpentry for Paul cousins and friends. the years working on election cam- Pelham Regional High School. He will Bicchieri, with whose Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 paigns of local political figures. He was be remembered by many as a person family he lived. John’s hobbies were Central St., Winchendon was entrusted a fixture in Pelham town meetings, who was very generous, sometimes to a skateboarding and skiing. he loved ani- with arrangements. always seated in the front row, making, fault, to many people in need. speaking to, and seconding motions on A memorial gathering will be held warrant articles. He always advocated at Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. at Mary A. Young, 51 for school, public works, fire, and police Community Hall, 40 Amherst Road, appropriations. He could be counted on Pelham. WINCHENDON — Mary A. (Davis) of others; it’s who she was. She loved Young, age 51, of Winchendon, died Oct. fishing, camping, Patriot games, Bruins 16, after an illness. games, but most of all she loved spend- Kathy A. Vincent, 47 She was born Aug. ing time with her family and friends. 21, 1965, in Gardner, She leaves one son, Jason Girard GARDNER — Kathy A. Vincent of Johanna More of Fayetteville, NC, and daughter of the late and his wife, Shelby of Jaffrey; two Pleasant St., Gardner passed from life Sarah Malloy of Lewisville TX; loving Clifford and Phyllis daughters, Crystal Girard and her fian- to be with the Lord on Sept, 2, 2016 care giver Anne Marie Dubey and her (Mailloux) Davis. cé, Ryan Tenney of Winchendon, and at the University of Massachusetts family: mother Theresa Dubey, sister Mary touched every- Kelly Shaw and her husband, Kevin, Medical Center, Worcester. Lisa Cacchion, John Dubey and his fam- one’s heart that she of West Roxbury; five grandchildren, She was born on April 5, 1969 in ily of Gardner. met in so many ways. Brook and Sierra Tenney, Liam and Fitchburg to Victor and Jeanette She leaves aunts and cousins of She had faced so many Tess Shaw, and Jemma Girard; two (Goulet) Vincent of Winchendon. She the Vincent and St. Pierre families: battles in her life that brothers, Gerald Davis of Winchendon, resided all her life in Winchendon and aunts Roseanne (Vincent) Rousseau of she had overcome and showed just how and Charles Quartermouse and his wife, Gardner. Greenville NH, Jean Vincent of Wilton, strong she really was. She was an inspi- Sandy of New Ipswich, NH; one sister, She loved her cats, Lucky, Gaby NH, cousins: David Vincent of Wilton, ration to so many people and was the Linda Davis-Rhodes of Pennsylvania; and Shole and all animals. She loved NH, Shirley (Vincent) Curtis of Wilson, most caring, kind, and selfless person and her former husband, Kerry Girard to bowl, dance and travel. She was NH, Paula (Leah Vincent) Kolapakka of you could ever meet. She was always of Jaffrey. always ready for travel and adventure. Gallup, NM, Theresa St. Pierre, Susan doing for others and helping in any way She was predeceased by her hus- If a trip was planned, Kathy was going. (St. Pierre) Coumoux, Jean St. Pierre, she could. She loved her grand babies band, William Young, her daughter, In her life time she traveled twice Albert St. Pierre all of Greenville, NH more than anything and would spend Cassandra Girard, and her father, to Hawaii, Disney Land and Disney and Ann (St. Pierre) Smith of New most of her time with them. Her kids, Charles E. Quartermouse who passed World, Bermuda, Cape Cod, Plimouth Ipswich, NH. including her dog, Willow were her life away when she was very young. Plantation, Red Sox games and many The Vincent and St. Pierre families and to Mary, family meant everything. The funeral was held Oct. 21 in more local outings. She was also a fre- express deep gratitude and heartfelt She was an amazing nurse who had Lamoureux-Fletcher & Smith Funeral quent camper at Groton Wood Camp thanks to Shelley Wood-Brennan for her nothing but love and compassion for Home, 105 Central St., Gardner. Burial and Ocean Wood Camp in Ocean Park, years of devotion to Kathy’s parent’s her patients. All her life she took care will be private. ME. and Kathy and to Anne Marie Dubey for She is predeceased by her parents and her care and creating a loving, stable SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by faxing (978) 297-2177, leaves a brother Calvin of Shrewsbury. fun filled home for Kathy. or by e-mailing the editor at [email protected]. She also leaves two families chosen by Funeral services will be private. God to care for her during her lifetime. In lieu of flowers, contributions may Life long family friend, neighbor and be made in Kathy’s memory to a charity We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to guardian Shelley Wood-Brennan and of one’s choice. print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. her children Derek Engel of Sumter, SC, New STONE-LADEAU FUNERAL HOME officers 343 Central Street The new officers for the Kiwanis Club Winchendon, MA 01475 of Winchendon are: George Bousquet, assistant treasurer; Dick Ladeau, trea- surer; Bruce Cloutier, president; Jess Tel: 978-297-0077 • Fax: 978-297-0075 Plante, secretary; and Jennifer Haddad, vice president. Ruth DeAmicis photo www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, November 11, 2016 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Grant helps create hiking trail

REGION — A $10,000 grant The Q+M, as conceived rated wheelchair use, eques- has been awarded to the North by NQTA and once complet- trian and mountain bikes, Quabbin Trails Association ed with full authorization of with the majority of the trail toward completion of the land owners (private and pub- as a narrow foot path. In many Quabbin to Monadnock (Q+M) lic), will be a 200-mile trail, an ways, Q+M is not a new trail, Trail. The funds will come from oval of sorts with its longest but a linking together of exist- the Quabbin to Cardigan ini- segments on the eastern and ing trails. tiative via the Society for the western sides of the loop. The Curley explains there are Protection of New Hampshire Q+M route has been organized already 14 overnight facili- Forests, a non-profit based in featuring seven geographic ties in place. The Q+M Trail Concord, NH. The trail includes regions: six in Massachusetts can thus be used by day hik- portions of protected property plus the Monadnocks in New ers, by those who seek one- or in Winchendon as well. Hampshire (Little Monadnock two-night adventures, and by NQTA will receive the in Fitzwilliam and Grand so-called thru-hikers seeking funds once a prototype trail Monadnock in Jaffrey). The to hike the entire trail, which map and guidebook are com- six in Massachusetts are the could take two weeks or more. pleted. NQTA president Bobby Tully River basin, Millers According to Curley, Curley of Athol is currently River basin, Swift River “The recommended Q+M hiking in order to create a basin, Quabbin Reservoir route of travel is starting at tracking route, while NQTA’s and Reservation, state for- Mount Monadnock down the John Burk photo director of computer resources ests, southern end, including Metacomet-Monadnock Trail Amy Richard of Winchendon Wendell and Erving; and state to the Fall Brooks shelter in He noted that, “a thru-hiker the Orange Innovation Center, creates the map. Author and forests, northern end, includ- Royalston on the Tully Trail system creates a bond on a trail 131 West Main St., Orange MA photographer John Burk of ing Northfield, Mount Grace and New England Scenic Trail. system that is for perpetuity 01364. The web site is www. Petersham is drafting the text and Warwick. A thru-hiker has the ability at and truly creates lifelong rela- nqta.org. of the guide book covering the Q+M will be unique because this point to go either east or tionships of kindred spirits.” route’s numerous scenic and certain segments will be west down to the Quabbin and NQTA is headquartered at historic features. designed as appropriate for back up the other side.” Accessibility a goal for this veteran

ATHOL — As a veteran himself, Quabbin Trails Association creates and accessibility and sociability for all.” side and staying active are healthier Bobby Curley has one goal for the maintains trails in the North Quabbin Curley uses the chair as a guide to alternatives than prescription drugs. North Quabbin Trails Association region and beyond. The NQTA has been rate the trails. He tests if the GRIT He has seen the effects not only of vet- “Accessibility and sociability for all.” working over the past year to make chair can go over roots and through erans suffering from physical ailments, This has been his purpose since found- their trails as accessible as possible. narrower sections of trails. A recent but of mental health problems, such as ing NQTA in 2012, inspired by his back- This includes rating the trails from one grant has allowed NQTA to finish its PTSD and depression. After leaving the ground as a veteran, but also with the to four based on accessibility level and original founding vision of the comple- Army, Curley spent his first year home invention of the GRIT Freedom Chair, difficulty, and building accessible fit- tion of the Quabbin to Monadnock trail hiking the mountains from Maine to Curley has been able to begin making ness stations to encourage other types map, a 200-mile connected trail system North Carolina to help heal his emo- these trails available to all. of physical fitness. As part of its acces- with 15 overnight facilities already in tional wounds. Curley served with the U.S. Army sibility program, the NQTA recently place. This will allow for many new “We are blown away by NQTA’s com- Green Berets from 1974 to 1977. He says purchased a GRIT freedom chair for trail opportunities for chair usage. mitment to accessibility,” says Tish that the recent wars are much different community members to use on these Through various fundraisers, NQTA Skolink, CEO of GRIT. “It’s been amaz- than his experience; namely, the sur- trails. With its hand lever drive, the rallied their community to raise the ing to see them grow, and even more vival rate is much higher in the recent chair is easier to propel than a regular money needed to purchase the chair rewarding that the growth is right here wars, but there are vets left without wheelchair and more powerful. Similar and now it is free for community mem- in Massachusetts.” limbs or they bear emotional trauma. to shifting gears on a bike, the hand bers with mobility issues to use. The GRIT is proud to support our troops “I’ve seen firsthand what happens to levers give the rider more power to chair is available for use at the Orange and has recently secured a contract these veterans,” says Curley. “What climb over hills and roll through grass, Innovation Center, 131 West Main with the VA to provide chairs to veter- these veterans really need is continued dirt and rocks with ease. St. but must be reserved in advance ans. Veterans can work directly with community involvement in their heal- “We found out about the GRIT through the NQTA website. their VA providers to determine if they ing in order to get some normalcy back Freedom Chair, and it seemed like a Using the technology from GRIT and qualify and to learn more about obtain- in their lives.” perfect fit,” says Curley. “The chair was the trails from NQTA is the best way ing one. For qualified veterans, the VA That’s where the NQTA comes in. made locally at MIT, was in our price for veterans to rehabilitate, according will cover the entire cost of the chair. Headquartered in Orange, the North range, and has allowed us to include to Curley. He believes that getting out- Our contract number is V787D-60697. Lady Devils give Sutton a game at Districts

Maybe that was the case “Their goalie made some “We just couldn’t get the ball scarcer. Talking and maybe it wasn’t when the great saves,” Knowlton noted to the net,” Lawler lamented “We have made a lot of prog- Murdock Lady Devils field and MHS Coach Amanda after her team managed just ress,” Lawler said before the Sports hockey team showed up in Lawler agreed. “She was phe- two shots on goal. playoff game. “We’ve come a Sutton for the program’s first nomenal. She really stepped up “We played hard but we long way in a pretty short time playoff game in 11 years, but by this year. We’re really going struggled to get the ball up the because the girls have done the JERRY the time the 13-th seeded Lady to miss her next year but what field and that’s not normal for work. This team, this season, CARTON Suzies (12-4-4) had completed a heck of a way to go out,” us. Our defense improved dra- has really taken a step forward their 2-0 victory to advance admired Lawler. matically over the last three and said ‘hey, we’re not this to the quarter-finals of the The game was scoreless until games and the girls have hobunk school that people BY JERRY CARTON COURIER CORRESPONDENT Central Mass Division 2 tour- there were just over six and a played great,” said Lawler, think doesn’t exist.’ We’re a ney, the local team had earned half minutes remaining in the adding, “all around we played force to be reckoned with, next SUTTON — When you’re a lot of respect. first half when Sutton broke really well.” year people better be ready,” seeded 20th in a 20-team tour- “Murdock really made us out on top. Simply reaching the post-sea- she maintained. nament and squeaked in with work for it,” said Sutton Coach Murdock was unable to get son was a significant accom- The Lady Devils finished a .500 record, it’s not exactly Sarah Knowlton, who point- the equalizer, though and plishment for a program which with a 7-8-4 mark. Sutton a shock when you tend to be ed to Lady Devil senior goalie Sutton tallied again in the 21st has struggled mightily for a moved on to face Auburn. taken somewhat lightly by out- Alyssa LaBrack as the player minute of the second stanza, number of years where goals side observers. who kept the game close. converting on a penalty corner. were scarce and wins even Murdock suffers shutout Mini-Devils

BY CHRIS MARTIN as the Bulldogs would continue their COURIER CORRESPONDENT tough offense, running and passing WINCHENDON — Last Friday the attack, and their tough defense. They victorious at Millbury Murdock Blue Devils took on the Monty would grab two two more touchdowns Tech Bulldogs at home, looking to pick in the second half, one coming late in up their second win of the season. The the third quarter and the final with just Devils lost a nail biter in the final min- under four minutes to go in the game; utes the week before to the Lunenburg ending with the shutout at 34-0. Blue Knights; and would try to bring Coach Andy Dupuis said it was “turn- some of that momentum to this game overs. Turnovers and penalties. Other against the Bulldogs. than that, I thought we did well; we But the tough Bulldogs would shutout moved the ball well and we played pret- the Blue Devils 34-0. ty well on defense, a couple of trick Murdock moved the football well but plays got us, but we moved the ball very was unable to find the end zone against well.” the stingy Bulldog defense. The first Murdock travels to Nashoba Valley quarter was scoreless as both defenses tonight. wouldn’t let anything into the endzone; Going forward, Dupuis said, “We but 20 seconds into the second quarter look good, we’re fairly healthy and I the Bulldogs grabbed the first touch- think we got a couple of bumps and down of the game to take a 6-0 lead. bruises but we’re healthy and we’ll be Monty Tech would score two more ready to go.” touchdowns in the second quarter, one Narragansett will be at Murdock for with just a minute to play before the the annual Thanksgiving game and to break. The Blue Devils would go into get prepared for that Dupuis said, “A the locker room trailing 20-0, looking to lot of practice between now and then, to MILLBURY — The Mini-Devils con- next play for a touchdown run and regroup. get ready for Coach Mizhir’s team; a lot tinued their winning ways as they Corey Fasulo kicked the extra point The second half was no different, of practice!” traveled south of the Mass Pike to to put the Mini-Devils ahead 7-0. The Millbury on Nov. 3 to take on the Devils defense was equally up to the Woolies. For the first time in seven task and quickly forced the Woolies games, the Devils started on offense into a punting situation on a fourth BEAMAN’S BAIT SHOP and it did not take long for the offense and 20 resulting in the Devils starting Route 202 • 196 Glenallen St.,Wincehndon to get into high gear. their second possession at their own 40 978-297-2495 • 8am-8pm Daily Quentin Pridgen ripped off a 21 yard yard line. Polcari would again quickly FULL LINE OF TACKLE gain on the first play from scrimmage. find the end-zone running 60 yards on • free t-shirt giveaway • Jack Polcari raced 49 yards on the Turn To MILLBURY page ­­­A9 Friday, November 11, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­9 Police Log

Winchendon Police Department stop (Central Street) traffic citation; 4:55 Editor’s Note: The information con- p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic tained in this police log was obtained citation; 5:09 p.m.: assist other agency through public documents kept by the (School Street) assisted; 9:27 p.m.: MV police department, and is considered to stop (Gardner Road) written warning; be the account of the police. All subjects New address listed 9:49 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic are considered innocent until proven WINCHENDON — David Dudley, citation. guilty in a court of law. age 32, is listed as a Level III sex FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 offender and has changed his place 12:15-2:36 a.m.: extra patrols and build- 12:13 a.m.: suspicious MV (Cumberland of residence within the town. He now ing checks, secure; 2:40 a.m.: noise com- Farms) spoken to; 12:24 a.m.: MV stop resides at 162 Main St. plaint (Old Gardner Road) spoken to; 4:38 (Spring Street) verbal warning; 12:28-1245 Dudley is not wanted for any cur- a.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) acci- a.m.: building checks, secure; 1:46 a.m.: rent crimes; this is a public safety dental; 5:49 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) disturbance (Goodrich Drive) unfound- announcement as required by the traffic citation; 6 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner ed; 10:331 a.m.: suspicious MV (Spring Sex Offender Registry Board and the Road) traffic citation; 6:09 a.m.: MV stop Street) secure; 10:44 a.m.: ambulance Winchendon Police Department. (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 8 a.m.: (Highland Street) transport; 10:54 a.m.: Dudley’s convictions date from summons service (Spruce Street) served; general info (Whitney Street) info taken; January 2009 when he was charged 8:05 a.m.: burglar alarm (The Harbour) 11:55 a.m.: FD call (Central Street) ser- and convicted of dissemination of false alarm; 8:15 a.m.: investigation vices rendered; 12:06 p.m.: animal com- matter harmful to minors; two counts (Glenallan Street) spoken to; 9:30 a.m.: plaint (Hale Street) refer to ACO; 12:30 of indecent assault and battery on a suspicious MV (Hall Road) info taken; p.m.: traffic hazard (Hyde Park Drive) child under 14 years of age, purchase 9:37 a.m.: suspicious person (Elmwood services rendered; 1:25 p.m.: officer want- or possession of child pornography Road) spoken to; 2 p.m.: missing person ed (Alger Street) report taken; 1:48 p.m.: and three counts of child with force. (School Square) refer to other PD; 2:27 MV operating erratically (IGA parking p.m.: MV stop (Glenallan Street) verbal lot) unable to locate; 3:07 p.m.: suspicious warning; 2:35 p.m.: animal complaint other (Glenallan Street) spoken to; 4:11 (River Street) refer to ACO; 3:41 p.m.: p.m.: investigation (Baldwinville State general info (River Street) info taken; Road) info taken; 4:29 p.m.: investiga- 3:53 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallan Street) traf- tion (Baldwinville State Road) proper- fic citation; 4:07 p.m.: assist citizen (Hale ty seized; 4:42 p.m.: animal complaint Accident results in Street) assisted; 4:23 p.m.: summons ser- (River Street) unable to locate; 4:48 p.m.: vice (Woodlawn Street) unable to serve; ambulance (Central Street) transport; 4:35 p.m.: assist citizen (Maple Street) 5:04 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown assisted; 4:54 p.m.: ambulance (Highland Street) returned to home; 5:42 p.m.: MV life flight Street) transport; 5:08 p.m.: assist cit- stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 5:48 izen (Joslin Road) assisted; 5:16 p.m.: p.m.: burglar alarm (Glenallan Street) WINCHENDON — Police Lt. Kevin Wolski has reported on an accident assist citizen (Woodlawn Street) assisted; accidental; 6:26 p.m.: burglar alarm (Hale Sunday night that resulted in the driver requiring a life flight trip to UMass 5:44 p.m.: harassment (Linden Street) Street) secure; 7:55 p.m.: ambulance Worcester. report taken; 6:36 p.m.: suspicious other (Alger Street) transport; 8:03 p.m.: DPW On Nov. 6 at approx. 12:41 a.m. Winchendon Dispatch received a 911 (Glenallan Street) unable to locate; 7:16 call (Elmwood Road) referred; 8:05 p.m.: call reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of 102 Baldwinville Road. p.m.: animal complaint (Gardner Road) unwanted party (Juniper Street) spoken Winchendon Police, Fire, and Ambulance responded to the scene where a returned to home; 8:23 p.m.: ambulance to; 8:18 p.m.: threats (West Street) report 2003 Ford Explorer had gone off the road at a sharp corner. The vehicle had (Spring Street) transport; 8:49 p.m.: sus- taken; 8:54 p.m.: suspicious MV (bike crashed into and snapped a telephone pole before hitting a tree. picious MV (bike path) spoken to; 9:06 path) spoken to; 11:31-11:45 p.m.: building The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle identified as 24 year old p.m.: ambulance (Mellen Road) assist- checks, secure. Zachary Fleming was located in the vehicle and had to be extricated by ed; 9:32 p.m.: registration check (Mill SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 mechanical means. Responding officers describe Fleming as being semi-con- Glen Road) info given; 9:40 p.m.: MV stop 12 a.m.: building check, secure; 12:15 scious. (Baldwinville Road) spoken to; 9:41 p.m.: a.m.: suspicious person (Central Street) Fleming was transported by ambulance to the Clark YMCA athletic field property damage (Forristall Road) report unable to locate; 12:22 a.m.: burglar alarm where he was air lifted by Boston Med Flight to UMass Hospital in Worcester taken; 11:19 p.m.: general welfare check (Murdock Avenue) secure; 1:23 a.m.: MV with unspecified injuries. (address not printed) spoken to; 11:52 operating erratically (Glenallan Street) Preliminary investigation suggests that Fleming was traveling southbound p.m.: building check, secure. unable to locate; 1:54 a.m.: assist other PD on Baldwinville Road at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate the SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (Baldwinville Road) call canceled; 3:24 sharp corner in the area of 102 Baldwinville Road, causing him to crash. This 12-1:17 a.m.: building checks, secure; a.m.: general info (Main Street) advised is still an active investigation and criminal charges may be forthcoming. 12:15 a.m.: animal complaint (Gardner officer; 3:31 a.m.: ambulance (Front Investigating officers are Sgt. Daniel Wolski, and Officer James Wironen. Road) services rendered; 1:11 a.m.: inves- Street) transport; 4:35 a.m.: officer want- tigation (Belmont Avenue) spoken to; ed (Webster Street) report taken; 4:43 1:59 a.m.: accident (River Street) sum- a.m.: burglar alarm (Murdock Avenue) 4:13 p.m.: officer wanted (Teel Road) refer Gardner Road) spoken to; 10:41 a.m.: mons: Xavier J. Cepeda, age 18 of 1135 secure; 9:35 a.m.: animal complaint to other agency; 4:15 p.m.: ambulance ambulance (Baldwinville State Road) Alger St., Winchendon: leave scene of (Spring Street) unable to locate; 9:45 (Brooks Road) transport; 5:06 p.m.: bur- transport; 10:42 a.m.: ambulance (Pearl property damage and unlicensed opera- a.m.: animal complaint (Elmwood Road) glar alarm (Veterans Cemetery) secure; Street) transport; 11:05 a.m.: DPW call tion of MV; 2:35 a.m.: MV operating errat- refer to ACO; 11 a.m.: keep the peace 5:51 p.m.: accident (Central Street) ser- (Lakeshore Drive) referred; 11:19 a.m.: ically (School Street) advised officer; (Happy Hollow Road) assisted; 12:07 p.m.: vices rendered; 6:10 p.m.: death notifi- MV operating erratically (Spring Street) 6:01 a.m.: burglar alarm (Central IGA) officer wanted (Maple Street) removed cation (Mill Glen Road) spoken to; 6:32 unable to locate; 11:37 a.m.: MV viola- secure; 7:56 a.m.: property found (Maple hazardous matter; 12:36 p.m.: ambu- p.m.: ambulance (Teel Road) services tion (Webster Street) advised officer; Street) returned to owner; 8:28 a.m.: MV lance (Winchendon School) transport; rendered; 6:37 p.m.: ambulance (Sibley 12:47 p.m.: investigation (Murdock High operating erratically (Gardner Road) 12:40 p.m.: animal complaint (Central Road) transport; 6:38 p.m.: fight (Central School) spoken to; 3:16 p.m.: summons unable to locate; 9:07 a.m.: ambulance Street) refer to ACO; 1:05 p.m.: DPW Street) no PD service required; 7:06 p.m.: service (Beech Street) served; 3:33 p.m.: (Hyde Park Drive) transport; 10:59 a.m.: call (Fairbank Street) referred; 2:04 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal warn- general juvenile (Central Supermarket) FD call (Oakland Street) services ren- suspicious person (Juniper Street) no ing; 8:12 p.m.: harassment (Monadnock gone on arrival; 3:44 p.m.: general info dered; 11:41 a.m.: 911 call non-emergency PD service required; 2:59 p.m.: 911 call Avenue) spoken to; 11:30 p.m.: MV stop (Highland Street) assisted; 3:49 p.m.: sum- (Goodrich Street) false alarm; 1:15 p.m.: non-emergency (Goodrich Street) no PD (Front Street) spoken to; 11:46 p.m.: mons service (Glenallan Street) served; property found (Central Street) returned service required; 3:51 p.m.: animal com- ambulance (Mechanic Street) no FD 3:50 p.m.: summons service (Madison to owner; 1:35 p.m.: fraud (Alger Street) plaint (Island Road) assisted; 5:11 p.m.: service required; 11:51 p.m.: MV stop Avenue) served; 3:51 p.m.: harassment report taken; 2:16 p.m.: smoke (Glenallan fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive) services (Central Street) verbal warning. order service (Spring Street) served; 4:43 Street) fire extinguished; 3:22 p.m.: traf- rendered; 5:40 p.m.: MV operating errati- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 p.m.: general info (Joslin Road) unable to fic hazard (Prospect Street) unable to cally (Spring Street) unable to locate; 6:36 12:12 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) serve; 5:15 p.m.: MV operating erratical- locate; 3:26 p.m.: general info (Murdock p.m.: accident (Spring Street) removed to written warning; 12:45-3:43 a.m.: build- ly (Gardner Road) unable to locate; 5:21 High School) advised officer; 4:34 p.m.: hospital, report taken; 8:21 p.m.: inves- ing checks, secure; 6:05 a.m.: MV stop p.m.: summons service (Spruce Street) general info (Hale Street) services ren- tigation (Lake Denison) spoken to; 8:36 (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 6:18 unable to serve; 5:27 p.m.: summons ser- dered; 5:24 p.m.: ambulance (Washington p.m.: ambulance (Mechanic Street) ser- a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic vice (Mill Street) served; 5:45 p.m.: sum- Avenue) assisted; 5:48 p.m.: investigation vices rendered; 8:54 p.m.: suspicious MV citation; 7:09 a.m.: automatic fire alarm mons service (Mill Glen Road) unable to (Glenallan Street) unable to locate; 7:45 (Bayberry Circle) spoken to; 9:03 p.m.: (School Street) false alarm; 10:54 a.m.: serve; 6:01 p.m.: custody dispute (Front p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal automatic fire alarm (Ready Drive) ser- investigation (Alger Street) no PD ser- Street) report taken; 7:33 p.m.: investi- warning; 8:26 p.m.: MV operating errat- vices rendered; 9:30 p.m.: abandoned vice required; 11:35 a.m.: trespass notice gation (Front Street) message delivered; ically (Spring Street) unable to locate; 911 call (Elmwood Road) no PD service (Gardner Road) info taken; 11:45 a.m.: 9:47 p.m.: officer wanted (Juniper Street) 8:45 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) ver- required; 9:57 p.m.: ambulance (Pearl MV stop (Spring Street) traffic cita- report taken; 10:46 p.m.: MV stop (Banner bal warning; 8:55 p.m.: investigation Drive) transport; 11:19-11:50 p.m.: build- tion; 12:47 p.m.: general welfare check Place) verbal warning. (Glenallan Street) spoken to; 8:59 p.m.: ing checks, secure. (address not printed) services rendered; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 investigation (Glenallan Street) spoken MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 1:05 p.m.: fraud (Spruce Street) spoken 12:15-5:10 a.m.: extra patrols & build- to; 9:53 p.m.: traffic enforcement (Blair 12:18-1:46 a.m.: building checks, secure; to; 1:08 p.m.: ambulance (Maple Street) ing checks, secure; 5:45 a.m.: MV stop Square) services rendered; 10:03 p.m.: 2:05 a.m.: ambulance (Mechanic Street) transport; 1:37 p.m.: illegal dumping (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 6:02 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) secure; 11:16 services rendered; 4:17 a.m.: accident (Lake Street) spoken to; 1:56 p.m.: suspi- ambulance (Town Farm Road) transport; p.m.: investigation (Alger Street) spoken (Monomonac Road East) services ren- cious MV (West Street) spoken to; 2 p.m.: 11:10 a.m.: animal complaint (Lakeview to; 11:24 p.m.: building check, secure; dered; 8:46 a.m.: disabled MV (Spring suspicious other (Mason Street) spoken Drive) refer to ACO; 11:41 a.m.: fraud 11:58 p.m.: suspicious MV (Lincoln Street) assisted; 8:56 a.m.: ambulance to; 2:48 p.m.: officer wanted (Front Street) (West Street) report taken; 11:50 a.m.: Avenue Extension) secure. (Central Street) transport; 9:47 a.m.: spoken to; 3:05 p.m.: investigation (Ready MV stop (High Street) spoken to; 12:09 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 license plate missing (Harrisville Circle) Drive) report taken; 4:49 p.m.: officer p.m.: MV stop (Ash Street) spoken to; 12:15-12:31 a.m.: building checks, call canceled; 11:24 a.m.: attempt to wanted (Stoddard Road) spoken to; 4:57 12:29 p.m.: MV stop (Beachview Drive) secure; 12:41 a.m.: accident (Baldwinville locate (Gardner Road) unable to locate; p.m.: illegal burn (Whitney Street) extin- spoken to; 12:50 p.m.: arrest (walk in) Road) removed to hospital; 7:39 p.m.: 11:37 a.m.: officer wanted (Pearl Drive) guished; 8:41 p.m.: threats (Main Street) Terry L. Knight, age 53 of 30 Glenallan property damage (Mellen Road) report report taken; 11:45 a.m.: officer wanted referred to other agency; 11:43-11:57 p.m.: St. second-floor, Winchendon: based on taken; 9:18 p.m.: summons service (Mill (town hall) spoken to; 12:16 p.m.: suspi- building checks, secure. warrant; 1:11 p.m.: illegal burn (Hapgood Glen Road) served; 11:38 a.m.: accident cious other (Hyde Park Drive) gone on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Road) extinguished; 1:25 p.m.: MV stop (Pleasant Street) no PD service required; arrival; 12:25 p.m.: investigation (Front 12:04-1:13 a.m.: building checks, secure; (Spring Street) verbal warning; 3:29 11:59 a.m.: burglar alarm (Murdock High Street) info taken; 12:35 p.m.: general info 5:24 a.m.: assist citizen (Spring Street) p.m.: summons service (Gardner Road) School) false alarm; 12:15 p.m.: distur- (Spring Street) spoken to; 12:57 p.m.: prop- assisted; 5:38 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner served; 3:30 p.m.: summons service bance (Front Street) unfounded; 2:02 p.m.: erty damage (Dugan’s) report taken; 1:55 Road) verbal warning; 5:52 a.m.: MV stop (Spruce Street) unable to serve; 3:31 MV stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; p.m.: fraud (Liberty Drive) report taken; (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 6:02 a.m.: p.m.: general info (Joslin Road) unable 2:15 p.m.: suspicious other (Lakeshore 2:30 p.m.: suspicious MV (Goodrich MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; to serve; 4:12 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Drive) report taken; 3:44 p.m.: animal Street) assisted; 3:39 p.m.: disturbance 6:16 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic Road) written warning; 4:17 p.m.: MV complaint (Central Street) refer to ACO; (Sibley Road) spoken to; 3:57 p.m.: fraud citation; 6:27 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 4:27 6:42 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road) report taken; Road) written warning; 8:11 a.m.: sus- p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal (School Street) unable to locate; 7:51 p.m.: 4:01 p.m.: officer wanted (Morse Avenue) picious MV (Old Gardner Road) unable warning; 4:34 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner suspicious MV (Brown Street) gone on refer to other agency; 4:04 p.m.: animal to locate; 10:36 a.m.: officer wanted (Old Road) traffic citation; 4:47 p.m.: MV arrival; 8:26 p.m.: ambulance (Gardner complaint (Central Street) refer to ACO; Road) transport.

a turn-over on downs Polcari connected with MILLBURY after a short four play Thira on a 28 yard pass continued from page A­­­ 8 series and took over at that put the ball at the In case someone the first play to put the the Millbury 30 yard Woolie 2-yard line and Mini-Devils up by 13. line. Richard Anderson Pesce then capped the The Mini-Devil and Kevin Pesce runs drive off and the scor- needs them defense again stymied highlighted the drive, ing for the game on a the Woolies on their with Pesce taking it the two yard QB sneak for a second offensive series final 20 yards to increase touchdown to push the resulting in the Devils the Murdock lead to 25-0 Mini-Devil lead to 31-6. Faith Khouri, age six, is part of the taking over at Woolie at the half. With the victory the Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Club 35 yard line. Four plays In the second half the Mini-Devils are now 7 and helped in making care packages later, the Devils were in Woolie offense sprung to and 0 for the season with for other kids to give to the Lions Club the end-zone to increase life and scored on their two games remaining. during the coat drive. Faith and her the lead to 19-0. Justin first possession to cut The Mini-Devils remain- friends included hats and mittens and Thira capped off the the Mini-Devil lead to ing schedule was home also packages of crayons. There were drive with an 8-yard 25-6. However, the Devils on Wednesday against four big bags of the packages donated. touchdown run. On the would strike right back Uxbridge and away on next Woolie possession, on the ensuing posses- Thursday, Nov. 17 ver- Ruth DeAmicis photo the Mini-Devils D forced sion taking the ball 70 sus Narragansett. yards on seven plays. Friday, November 11, 2016 ­10 Winchendon Courier Continuation of grant helps transitioning students

GARDNER — The North Central of the participants are low-income, they live. Whether it’s the hardworking Opportunity Center actively assists Educational Opportunity Center at first-generation college students. parent who put off a college education participants in the planning and imple- Mount Wachusett Community College “Using federal funds to partner in order to provide for their kids or mentation of a student learning plan, has been awarded a grant from the U.S. with local institutions to address the someone who just never thought college which may include high school equiva- Department of Education to continue needs of the region is a key tool in was in the cards for them, it’s never lency preparation, English as a Second providing adults in the region with ensuring all people have the opportu- too late,” Congressman Jim McGovern Language courses, technical or profes- comprehensive services to successfully nity to pursue higher education,” said (MA-02) said. “With this grant, Mount sional training and college courses. transition to college or other postsec- Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-3). Wachusett Community College will be The center provides free and con- ondary education. “The significant return on these able to continue the incredible work fidential client-centered services in MWCC was awarded $236,900 for the investments will have ongoing rever- they’re doing to support lifelong learn- English and Spanish that are tailored to first year of a five-year grant totaling berations for many years to come, as ers and put a college education within the learning needs of each participant, $1.18 million. The NCEOC, housed more students are encouraged and able reach for all Massachusetts residents. including assistance with applying to within MWCC’s Division of Lifelong to complete their college careers and This is a smart investment that will the public or private college, university Learning and Workforce Development, enter the workforce with the skills nec- help to lift families up and grow our or vocational school of their choice, was created in 2002 through federal essary to succeed. Mount Wachusett whole economy.” applying for financial aid, and academ- funding, with additional financial and received these funds after a rigorous “We are grateful for the continued ic and career counseling. in-kind support from the college. grant process, which speaks to both support of our Congressional delegation As a federally funded program, the Designed to provide support for first the quality of their application and the for this outstanding program, which NCEOC assists area residents with generation college students and those school in general. They exemplify the has helped thousands of students over their academic and career goals no mat- with income challenges, Educational growing trend of Third District insti- the past 15 years and, with this renewed ter where they want to go to school, Opportunity Center programs are one tutions becoming academic leaders in funding, will continue to do so in the whether it is Mount Wachusett, one of the nationwide TRIO programs cre- the Commonwealth. I look forward to years ahead,” said MWCC President of the state universities or a career ated through federal legislation more seeing the far-reaching benefits take Daniel M. Asquino. “We also appreci- training program. The program also than 40 years ago. hold,” she said. ate the many community agencies and provides services specifically designed The NCEOC program serves 1,000 “A college education should be with- organizations that partner with us on for veterans and their dependents, as adults from throughout north central in reach for all who seek it. We must this initiative. We are all committed to well as current military personnel. Massachusetts at MWCC’s Gardner ensure that this applies to everyone student success.” and Leominster campuses. Two-thirds regardless of age, income, or where The North Central Educational

ELECTION Question 4: Yes: 672; No: 443; no vote: Johnson & Weld: 108; Stein & Baraka: vote 79. continued from page A­­­ 1 12. 31; Trump & Pence: 779; write in: 16; no Governor’s Councillor: Jennie Total voters Precinct 1, including vote: 19. Caissie: 748; Matthew Vance: 645; write early voters and absentee: 1,127 Congressional Rep. Nicola Tsonga: ins 4; no votes: 134. 1,000 more votes were cast for the two Precinct 1A 807; Ann Wofford: 681; write in 3; no State Senator: Anne Gobi: 763; James major candidates this year than in the President: Clinton & Kaine: 158; vote 108. Erhard: 648; write ins: 3; no votes: 117. last cycle. Johnson & Weld: 18; Stein & Baraka: Governor’s Councillor: Jennie State Representative: Jon Zlotnik: The numbers by precinct are as fol- 8; Trump & Pence: 152; write in: 7; no Caissie: 814; Matthew Vance: 638; write 1,109; write in: 22; no vote: 400. lows: vote: 2. ins 2; no votes: 108. Sheriff: Lewis Evangelidis: 1,172; Precinct 1 Congressional Rep. Nicola Tsonga: State Senator: Anne Gobi: 754; James write in: 16; no vote: 343. President: Clinton & Kaine: 394; 203; Ann Wofford: 137 write in 0; no Erhard: 697; write ins: 2; no votes: 109. Question 1: Yes: 780; No: 673; no vote: Johnson & Weld: 75; Stein & Baraka: 20; vote 5. State Representative: Jon Zlotnik: 78. Trump & Pence: 595; write ins: 30; no Governor’s Councillor: Jennie 1,142; write in: 17; no vote: 403. Question 2: Yes: 550; No: 957; no vote: votes: 1,117. Caissie: 162; Matthew Vance: 162; write Sheriff: Lewis Evangelidis: 1,239; 24. Congressional Rep. James McGovern: ins 0; no votes: 17. write in: 3; no vote: 320. Question 3: Yes: 1,114; No: 384; no 797; write ins 23; no votes: 367. State Senator: Anne Gobi: 189; James Question 1: Yes: 582; No: 700; no vote: vote: 33. Governor’s Councillor: Jennie Erhard: 140; write ins: 1; no votes: 15. 40. Question 4: Yes: 900; No: 607; no vote: Caissie: 570; Matthew Vance: 455; write State Representative: Jon Zlotnik: Question 2: Yes: 582; No: 961; no vote: 24. ins 1; no votes: 101. 280; write in: 3; no vote: 62. 19. Total voters Precinct 3, including State Senator: Anne Gobi: 507; James Sheriff: Lewis Evangelidis: 279; write Question 3: Yes: 1,151; No: 399; no early voters and absentee: 1,531. Erhard: 528; write ins: 2; no votes: 90. in: 3; no vote: 63. vote: 12. As the poll workers were breaking State Representative: Jon Zlotnik: Question 1: Yes: 182; No: 148; no vote: Question 4: Yes: 924; No: 624; no vote: down and finalizing the work regis- 773; write in: 2; no vote: 90. 15. 14. trar John Morris was pleased with the Sheriff: Lewis Evangelidis: 864; write Question 2: Yes: 126; No: 215; no vote: Total voters Precinct 2, including whole process in Winchendon. in: 4; no vote: 259. 4. early voters and absentee: 1,562 “It went very well, very smooth. I Question 1: Yes: 694; No: 455; no vote: Question 3: Yes: 272; No: 69; no vote: 4. Precinct 3 think the early voting helped keep 38. Question 4: Yes: 209; No: 129; no vote: President: Clinton & Kaine: 601; everything moving well today, kept the Question 2: Yes: 634; No: 1,089; no 7. Johnson & Weld: 93; Stein & Baraka: lines running along well with no back vote: 17. Total voters Precinct 1A, including 31; Trump & Pence: 760; write in: 25; no up. That was a good thing,” said Morris. Question 3: Yes: 801; No: 305; no vote: early voters and absentee: 345 vote: 21. 21. Precinct 2 Congressional Rep. Nicola Tsonga: President: Clinton & Kaine: 609; 845; Ann Wofford: 605; write in 2; no Winchendon Courier

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KENT by scandals and viewed by many by the electoral vote leading 274- We have all been weathered feel politics as usual has failed continued from page A­­­ 4 as an elitist. 218 as of Wednesday, Nov. 11 by what has taken place in our us, and we as a people and nation The mudslinging in this race with four states still undecided, constitutional republic during are slowing splitting apart into In the grand finale, our choic- reached levels not yet seen and trailing in the popular vote this election. The majority of two different directions, those es were narrowed to two choic- before in Presidential politics. by the slimmest of margins at our citizens are tired, worn, who have, and the many that es virtually with whom nobody The fight for the esteemed Oval just 150K. and showing the serious wear have not. was completely happy. Office and the most powerful Trump has inherited a nation and tear of our current politi- I say this to you President Elect On one side stood Donald position on the face of the Earth and a people extremely divid- cal tolerance. When those who Trump. Please make it your job Trump. A man who had so much to be the next leader of the free ed. Trying to bring citizens back we chose between to become to do all you can to bring us back money that many said he could world, left many citizens feeling together again united as one the next leader consist of a bil- together as unite us a people and not be bought by political insid- both emotionally and morally should be one of the highest pri- lionaire real estate tycoon and in a hurry. It is a lofty task to say ers. However had a foul mouth exhausted. The level of name orities in the new administra- reality television show host, the least. We are weathered, and and spoke with little respect for calling, political attack ads, per- tion. In June 1858 a candidate and another who has repeatedly like me now with this old silver women. sonal attacks, scandals, and far for the Illinois Senate named violated national security while certificate, it’s part of your job In the other corner was the more left us feeling like we were Abraham Lincoln during a serving as Secretary of State but to keep our nation and a people first woman to ever run for severely short changed in a mul- famous speech said, “A house never charged or convicted of from being torn further apart. I President under the Democratic titude of ways. divided against itself cannot wrong doing, there seem to be would offer this advice. Work at ticket, Hillary Clinton. A power- In the end, Donald Trump stand.” Those words should two reasons why they both made mending fences, and fast for the ful woman constantly followed became the Presidential Elect never be forgotten, and always it to the big dance in U.S. politics. good of the republic. and clear winner of this election observed. People are angry because many

be determined in which town his freedom by service in the ties we sometimes wrong one found the unmarked grave. With REVOLUTION Edom was ”left a citizen accord- war for freedom from England. another woefully, but time heals, the help of the SAR, London was continued from page A­­­ 1 ing to law.” Winchendon felt The case of London has been clear heads and amends are re-interred within the stone that Hatfield was responsible used over and over again as an made. walls in his present grave. Marshall’s Continental Army. and a case was brought against outstanding example of the lives When Eden London was first In 1973 a ceremony was Discharged at age 26, Hatfield before a Justice of the of black people in early New buried at Old Centre in 1810, announced by the Worcester per Marvin’s History of Peace in Worcester County and England. Slavery did exist, and tradition deemed it that he could County Chapter of the Winchendon, Edom became a then to the Court of Common the convoluted laws governing not be buried within the walls of Massachusetts Society of the farmer. Unfortunately, at some Pleas where it was determined both freedom, and rights, of peo- the stone fences, and he was bur- Sons of the American Revolution point he, as a very elderly man that Winchendon was respon- ple were the subject of intense ied just outside the walls in the held Nov. 11, 1973. Mr. London in poor health, he became too sible. However it was appealed controversy. far northeastern corner. In the received full military honors indigent to provide for himself. to the Supreme Judicial Court A newer book on the topic early ‘70s, it was Charles Grout, including a color guard and a 21 It is a sad thing that there in 1808. The final argument was titled Making Slavery History, then a vice president at the gun salute. The bronze marker should be such a debate, even that Mr. London was not a free cites the London case extensive- state level with the Sons of the was first and a few months later law suits, over who should be man in Hatfield, and a slave’s ly, using his own quotes during American Revolution, who was a stone was put in place. responsible for Mr. London’s residence goes with his master the court cases to highlight how informed of the story of London, care. Before the town of thereby making Mr. London’s his life and its circuitous route his historic presence in both the (Editor’s Note: editor Ruth Winchendon would take on this citizenship, according to law, in came to pass. town and the revolution. DeAmicis and Coral Grout con- responsibility, the selectmen Winchendon when he earned As persons and as communi- Grout began his search, and tributed to this story.) decided in 1805 that it should

PROPERTY may be too high in that case. way going toward Beech Street from work could be included so when that continued from page A­­­ 1 DPW Superintendent Al Gallant Central Street; and Chestnut Street be work was considered the conduit would explained it still takes two men and the made one way from Beech Street up to already be in place. someone to help with the paperwork amount of time is the same whether the Central Street. A committee of veterans including side of things. The clerk in his office is shut off and turn on is done for one rea- Neither change will go into effect Franco O’Malley who is commander at limited in available hours, and Newton son or the other; but selectmen chose to until the road work is accomplished; the American Legion, Scott Gauthier requested the board consider increas- table the entire discussion, which was probably next summer. Some discus- who serves as veterans’ agent, and Ken ing that position. begun because a homeowner requested sion was made concerning the condi- LaBrack and Mark Desmarais who are He is available in town on Monday, a waiver of the fee under their circum- tion of Beech Street itself; but planner both very active in veterans affairs, pre- Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 stance. Tracy Murphy said the length of that sented a plan to the BOS to install flag p.m.; but admits he is often in town on “You’ll be opening up a whole new street would mean it would probably brackets on light posts in the downtown other days to attempt to keep up with set of problems, set new precedents for need to be done in stages. area an fly 2x3 foot flags at all times. the workload. others if you give a waiver,” warned The CDBG projects usually, and in The cost of the project has been under- BOS Chair Barbara Anderson said Gallant. the case of Walnut will, include com- written by Doug Stone of Stone-Ladeau the biggest hurdle was already over- In addition, he said, the work for plete infrastructure replacement such Funeral Home to begin; but the organiz- come, because he had “a plan; and that several people had already been accom- as sewer and water lines, sidewalks ers also asked that a gift account be set is a step in the right direction.” plished and if a decision to lower the fee and curbing and the street repavement. up so others could donate to this cause. A long discussion was held about the or waive the fee is made, refunds would In the case of Walnut, the work will As the project progresses, the intent is fee for turn off/turn on of water. The be required. narrow the street substantially once to install the flags further out, perhaps discussion centered around the win- Hickey also explained the amounts sidewalks and curbing are installed; all the way to the American Legion, and terizing of homes of people who leave of money estimated for this work were and the choice to make it one way will down to Waterville. and then return in the spring; not those included in the budget process. be prudent. Murphy agreed a marked “This is a town that honors its veter- who are being terminated for lack of The board voted as a preliminary to bike path could be part of the pavement. ans, and we’d like to add one more way payment. yet another CDBG improvement proj- And though burying the utility lines to do that,” explained Gauthier. The same fee has been applied in both ect, this time for Walnut Street next might not be part of this infrastructure; The BOS backed the idea wholeheart- cases; and some selectmen felt the fee year, that Walnut Street be made one it was mentioned the conduit for future edly and approved the gift account. AUTOMOTIVE Service Directory ads offer sellers the SERVICES fastest and most affordable way to EZ advertise. From apples to azaleas, 613 School St. Chryslers to condos, the directory is the way to sell! Give Ruth a call today to place your ad: 978-297-0050 Dandy Dave’s HANDYMAN BRUCE’S BURNER SERVICE 978-895-5507 Heating Systems Cleaned, No job too small -We do them all! Repaired & Installed 0% Interest and large rebates available for new installations Bruce W. Cloutier 978-297-1815 Lic. #016828 Attorney David A. LaPointe Divorce & Family law oUi/criminal DeFense wills & estates • Personal injUry 49 Central Street, Suite 3 Winchendon, MA 01475 Tel (978) 297-2390 Fax (978) 297-3673 [email protected] • www.attorneylapointe.com

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LEOMINSTER — As a way their monthly bills, or trying boxes will be in the lobby at by our agency. of giving back this holiday sea- to help out their families, or Montachusett Home Care locat- Please contact Sonya Ellis at son, Montachusett Home Care saving a little money so that ed at Crossroads Office Park, Montachusett Home Care for is again sponsoring “Socks for they can buy Christmas gifts 680 Mechanic St. Leominster more information. Sonya can Santa” in cooperation with for their grandchildren. They and also at Fidelity Bank in be reached at (978) 537-7411 x Fidelity Bank and St. Anna’s figure no one is going to look Leominster, at 9 Leominster 346. School in Leominster. It is a at their feet, so new socks do Connector Road. Donation Montachusett Home Care is way to give not only to our cli- not matter. boxes can also be found at St. a not for profit organization ents, but to many other low-in- New socks do matter! Anna’s School in Leominster. whose mission is to help elders come elders in our communi- Wearing socks helps promote If you would like to bring in and disabled adults remain ty. Montachusett Home Care healthy feet and better health a pair of brand new socks for independent in their homes in provides in-home services for overall. Socks help with bal- a man or a woman, we would safety, comfort, and dignity for elders and disabled adults and ance, decrease fall risk, and appreciate your donation. Cash as long as possible. provides support for their care- keep the feet in better condi- donations are also accepted. givers. tion for those suffering from During and after the holiday For many elders on fixed diabetes, arthritis, circulation season, Montachusett Home Courtesy photo incomes, the last thing they problems or nerve damage. Care case managers will be think about is buying new Let’s help those seniors who distributing socks to seniors in Sonya Ellis is helping raise the bar socks for themselves. They are would benefit most from a the 21 cities and towns in north for collecting the Socks for Santa more concerned about paying new pair of socks. Donation central Massachusetts served this year. LEGALS TOWN OF WINCHENDON related costs and expenses; or act in relation there- SPECIAL TOWN MEETING to. (Submitted by the Town Manager) ARTICLE 8 - Authorize Use of Water Retained Earn- November 14, 2016 (Two-thirds vote required) ings to Offset Water Rates Worcester, ss: BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Water Re- To either of the Constables in the Town of Winchen- FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7-0 Recommend tained Earnings the sum of $152,000 to offset FY17 don, in the County of Worcester, ARTICLE 5 – Acceptance of Portion of Toy Town water rates; or act in relation thereto. (Submitted by GREETINGS: Lane as a Public Way the Town Manager) In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu- To see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend setts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the a portion of Toy Town Lane as heretofore laid out by FINANCE COMMITTEE: 6-1 Recommend inhabitants of the Town of Winchendon qualified to the Board of Selectmen and shown on a plan of land vote in town elections and town affairs to meet at the entitled “AS Built Plan Toy Town Heights Definitive ARTICLE 9 – Authorize the Use of Free Cash to Re- MURDOCK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, 3 Memorial Subdivision Winchendon MA,” dated September 6, duce Tax Rate Drive, off Elmwood Road in said Winchendon on 2016, prepared by Edmund J. Boucher, R.L.S., said To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 plan on file with the Town Clerk and authorize the the sum of $200,000 to offset the FY17 tax rate, or AT 7 P.M. Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase, act in relation thereto. (Submitted by the Town Man- then and there to act on the following articles: or eminent domain, the fee to or easements in the ager) REPORTS AND COMMITTEES portion of Toy Town Lane as shown on the aforesaid BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend (majority vote required) plan for all purposes for which public ways are used FINANCE COMMITTEE: 4-3 Recommend ARTICLE 1 - Committee Reports in the Town of Winchendon, and any drainage, utili- To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the ty, access, and/or other related easements, or act in ARTICLE 10 – Library Accessibility Project - To see reports of the Finance Committee, or and any other relation thereto. (Submitted by the Town Manager) if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, trans- Board or Committee, or act in relation thereto. (usual (Two-thirds vote required) fer from available funds including the Stabilization and customary article) BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend Fund, or borrow the total sum of $140,000 for de- BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7-0 Recommend signing and constructing accessibility upgrades to FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7-0 Recommend FINANCIAL ARTICLES the Beals Memorial Library, including any necessary TOWN CHARTER ARTICLE (9/10th vote required) furnishings and equipment and all incidental and (two-thirds vote required) ARTICLE 6 – Payment of Bills of a Prior Fiscal Year related costs; or act in relation thereto. (Submitted ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash by Board of Library Trustees) To see if the Town will vote pursuant to G.L. c.43B, the sum of $55,328.76 for the payment of bills of a (Two-thirds vote required) §10(a) to amend the Town Charter as recommend- prior fiscal year for the Winchendon Public Schools BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-1 Recommend ed by the Charter Review Committee in a document as follows: FINANCE COMMITTEE: 6-1 Recommend entitled, “2016 Proposed Charter Revisions”, on file TOWN PROPERTY ARTICLES in the office of the town clerk and available on the ARTICLE 11 - Transfer Management of Town Forest town’s website at www.townofwinchendon.com, with to the Winchendon Conservation Commission text to be inserted underlined and text to be delet- To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custo- ed shown in the margins; revisions include but are dy, management and control of approximately 87.32 not limited to: ministerial and clerical amendments acres of Town-owned land located on Town Farm such as grammar, capitalization, gender neutrality, Road, shown as a portion of Lot 39 and Lot 99 on internal consistency, and references to and updates Assessor’s Map 11, and believed to be a portion of based upon state law; as well as certain substantive the premises described in a deed recorded in Book revisions, such as establishing terms for elected 2620, Page 295 at the Worcester District Registry officials beginning on July 1, clarifying the recall of Deeds, from such board and for such purpose as process, clarifying authority of Town Manager as said land is presently held to the Conservation Com- Chief Procurement Officer, clarifying appointing mission for conservation purposes pursuant to the and removal authority of Board of Selectmen and provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C, and by Town Manager, authorizing the Town Manager to such transfer, restrict, designate and dedicate such sign warrants for payment, addressing the term land for conservation purposes so that the land shall of appointment of a temporary Town Manager, re- be protected under Article 97 of the Amendments to quiring published written notice of the availability of the Massachusetts Constitution; further, to authorize school and town budget and budget summaries and the Conservation Commission to expend from the posting of such documents on website, requiring Conservation Fund and Open Space Preservation periodic review of charter and by-laws in alternating Appraisal and Survey Revolving Fund, in accordance five-year intervals, and other matters; or act in rela- with the authority granted to it under M.G.L. Chapter tion thereto. (Submitted by Charter Bylaw Review 40, Section 8C, a sum not to exceed $25,000 for the Committee) due diligence and field work necessary to effect said (Two-thirds vote required) transfer including, but not limited to, title examina- BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend tion, survey and baseline documentation and related FINANCE COMMITTEE: 6-1 Recommend costs and expenses; to authorize the Board of Se- GENERAL BUSINESS ARTICLES lectmen and/or Conservation Commission to submit (majority and/or two-thirds vote required) or act in relation thereto. (Submitted by the Superin- an application for reimbursement of a portion of the ARTICLE 3 - Royalston Road North Bridge Project tendent of Schools) costs of due diligence and field work from the Com- (anticipated use of Chapter 90 funds) (Nine-tenths vote required) monwealth of Massachusetts under the Landscape To see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend Partnership Grant program, pursuant to Chapter 286 a portion of Royalston Road North, as heretofore laid FINANCE COMMITTEE: 6-0-1 Recommend of the Acts of 2014, Sec. 2, 2000-7058, provided, out by the Board of Selectmen and shown on a plan FINANCIAL ARTICLES however, that the transfer of said land to the Con- of land entitled “Plan of Road at Bridge No. W-39- (simple majority required) servation Commission shall be conditioned upon the 015 Royalston Road North in the Town of Winchen- ARTICLE 7 – FY17 Budget Article Town of Winchendon receiving a Landscape Part- don, Massachusetts,” dated June 14, 2016, prepared To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY17 Oper- nership Grant for a portion of the costs of said due by BSC Group, Inc., said plan on file with the Town ating Budget as voted under Article 7, 8, 9, and 10 of diligence and field work; and further, that it is antic- Clerk, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to ac- the May 16, 2016 Annual Town Meeting by reducing ipated that an amount equal to any reimbursement quire, by gift, purchase, and/or eminent domain for all certain line items and increasing other line items, as received from said Landscape Partnership Grant purposes for which public ways are used in the Town follows: shall be appropriated at a future Town Meeting to of Winchendon the fee to or easements in the portion reimburse expenditures from the Conservation Fund of Royalston Road North as shown on the aforesaid and Open Space Preservation Appraisal and Survey plan, and any drainage, utility, access, and/or other Revolving Fund for such purposes; and to authorize related easements; or act in relation thereto. (Sub- the Conservation Commission and Board of Select- mitted by the Town Manager) men to enter into all agreements and execute any (Two-thirds vote required) and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend of the Town to effect said transfer and accept reim- FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7-0 Recommend bursement under the Landscape Partnership Grant ARTICLE 4 - Royalston Road North Bridge Project program, or act in relation thereto. (Submitted by the (anticipated use of Chapter 90 funds) Conservation Commission) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of (Two-thirds vote required) Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent do- BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend main or otherwise, permanent and temporary ease- FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7-0 Recommend ments located in the Town of Winchendon in certain You are hereby directed to serve this warrant by parcels of land adjacent to and/or contiguous to Roy- posting attested copies thereof at the several places alston Road North, as depicted on certain plans en- designated by the bylaws of the town of Winchendon titled “Massachusetts Department of Transportation fourteen days at least before the time of holding such Highway Division Plan and Profile of North Royalston meeting and by mailing a copy of this warrant to each Road Over Tarbell Brook (Bridge No. W-39-015),” household in Winchendon in which a registered voter revised through September 9, 2016, on file with the resides or by publication of the same in a newspaper Town Clerk, and the permanent and temporary ease- of local distribution as required by said bylaws. ments in parcels of land located within 200 feet of Hereof, fail not and make due return of said warrant said parcels, as such additional areas may be shown with your doings thereon at the time and place of the on said plans, and as said plans may hereinafter be meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands and seal amended, for public way purposes, including, with- this 24th day of October 2016. out limitation, permanent highway easements and BOARD OF SELECTMEN: permanent and temporary easements for the con- Barbara Anderson, Chair struction of improvements and structures, and other Audrey LaBrie, Vice Chair related purposes, all to facilitate the North Royalston Amy Salter Road Over Tarbell Brook Bridge reconstruction proj- or act in relation thereto. (Submitted by the Town Michael Barbaro ect; and, to raise and appropriate, transfer from avail- Manager) Austin Cyganiewicz able funds, or borrow, or any combination thereof, a BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 5-0 Recommend November 11, 2016 sum of money as funding for such acquisitions and FINANCE COMMITTEE: 6-1 Recommend Friday, November 11, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­13 Enjoy the chase...with caution

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For many other voters though, all that the dumbing down of society in gener- new President. He will be grappling BLAIR “baggage” certainly played a substan- al. It’s scary to think this is what we’ve with the big issues — we can only hope continued from page A1­­­ tial role in her defeat and who knows become and that far transcends poli- that he will be a different President vive. This electoral catastrophe should how much of an issue gender silently tics. It’s easy for me to write we need to than he was a candidate and sometimes spur my side to work that much harder played? treat one another with more kindness that does happen. During the 1932 cam- in the upcoming midterms in state and I used the word ‘horrifying’ early in and decency but we’re going to have paign, FDR was utterly mute about the local races. And oh yes, show up to vote, this essay. I’m horrified because I think to do that on a one-by-one individual enormous change he was planning to which would be a nice change. As for this result came about, as I noted, (aside basis because we’re sure not doing it bring. Lincoln pledged not to interfere this cycle, Clinton was a deeply flawed from genuine economic concerns and in public debate and maybe that’s the with slavery. JFK wasn’t at all passion- candidate — she certainly wasn’t my the outsized rage of the bigots) because most frightening thing of all and you ate about Civil Rights in 1960. Maybe preference for the nomination (nor of the diminishing of serious thought see it everywhere. I’m just trying to convince myself that was Sanders) not because of the email and the inability or unwillingness of Bottom line — politicians will do Trump will find the realities of the pres- and ethics scandals but because I felt voters to think things through to their their thing — local and state officials idency tempering him. God, I hope so. she’d be too hawkish on foreign policy. rational conclusion. Social media has will continue to have more policy In the meantime, let’s see if we can get obviously been a factor in what I see as impact on our daily lives than will the along one-by one?

LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE price shall be paid within thirty (30) Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town construction of a 20’ x 24’ (480 square OF REAL ESTATE days from the sale date in the form of Winchendon Wetlands Protection feet) steel garage on a concrete slab. By virtue and in execution of the Power of a certified check, bank treasurer’s Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation The meeting will be held in the 4th Floor of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage check or other check satisfactory to Commission will hold a public meeting Conference Room of the Winchendon given by Lance E. Budka to Town and Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 Town Hall, 109 Front Street. Country Credit Corp., dated August 9, reserves the right to bid at the sale, at 7:25 pm to consider the Request The Request for Determination of 2005 and recorded with the Worcester to reject any and all bids, to continue for Determination of Applicability filed Applicability is available for public County (Worcester District) Registry the sale and to amend the terms of by property owner S&A Rental Corp. review at the Land Use Office, Room of Deeds at Book 37087, Page 381 the sale by written or oral announce- for proposed work within the 100-foot 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town subsequently assigned to Deutsche ment made before or during the fore- Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Hall on Mondays and Thursdays during Bank National Trust Company, as closure sale. If the sale is set aside Wetlands at 111-221 Peggi Lane; the hours of 9am – 12noon, except for Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage for any reason, the Purchaser at the Assessor’s Map 6A-1, Lot 58. The 3pm – 6pm on meeting nights, or by Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- sale shall be entitled only to a return project entails the placement of twelve calling the Conservation Agent for an Through Certificates, Series 2005- of the deposit paid. The purchaser manufactured homes on concrete appointment at 978-297-3537. R9, under the Pooling and Servicing shall have no further recourse against slabs, associated grading, and land- November 11, 2016 Agreement dated October 1, 2005 the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the scaping. The meeting will be held in by Citi Residential Lending Inc., as Mortgagee’s attorney. The description the 4th Floor Conference Room of Legal Notice attorney-in-fact for Town and Country of the premises contained in said mort- the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Winchendon Conservation Credit Corp. by assignment recorded gage shall control in the event of an Street. Commission in said Registry of Deeds at Book error in this publication. TIME WILL The Request for Determination of 42 Mill Glen Road; Assessor’s Map 43883, Page 236; of which Mortgage BE OF THE ESSENCE. Applicability is available for public 11, Lot 122 the undersigned is the present holder Other terms if any, to be announced review at the Land Use Office, Room Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. for breach of the conditions of said at the sale. 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- Deutsche Bank National Trust Hall on Mondays and Thursdays during of Winchendon Wetlands Protection closing same will be sold at Public Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest the hours of 9am – 12noon, except for Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Auction at 10:00 AM on November 28, Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset- 3pm – 6pm on meeting nights, or by Commission will hold a public meeting 2016 at 23 Brooks Road, Winchendon, Backed Pass-Through Certificates, calling the Conservation Agent for an on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 MA, all and singular the premises Series 2005-R9 appointment at 978-297-3537. at 7:05 pm to consider the Request described in said Mortgage, to wit: Present Holder of said Mortgage, November 11, 2016 for Determination of Applicability filed That certain parcel of land, with the By Its Attorneys, by property owner Jeffrey Hill for pro- buildings thereon, situated on the ORLANS MORAN PLLC Legal Notice posed work within the 100-foot Buffer Easterly side of Brooks Road, in PO Box 540540 Winchendon Conservation Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Winchendon, County of Worcester and Waltham, MA 02454 Commission at 42 Mill Glen Road; Assessor’s Map Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Phone: (781) 790-7800 16 Stoddard Road; Assessor’s Map 11, Lot 122. The project entails the bounded and described as follows: 16-009554 11, Lot 205 construction of a 18’ x 20’ (360 square Beginning at the Northwesterly cor- November 4, 2016 Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. feet) metal pre-fab building on a con- ner at an iron pin in the Easterly line November 11, 2016 Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town crete slab. The meeting will be held of Brooks Road at land of Evolution November 18, 2016 of Winchendon Wetlands Protection in the 4th Floor Conference Room of Realty Trust; thence N 45-53’23” E Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front by Evolution land 450.00 feet to an Legal Notice Commission will hold a public hearing Street. iron pin; thence S 41-43’40” E by Winchendon Conservation on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 The Request for Determination of Ap- Evolution land 200.00 feet to an iron Commission at 7:15 pm to consider the Notice of plicability is available for public review pin at other land of Evolution Realty 250 Mill Glen Road; Assessor’s Map Intent filed by Shane Lampinen on at the Land Use Office, Room 10 (first Trust and being Lot “4” on a plan 11, Lot 43 behalf of property owner Broadvest floor) of the Winchendon Town Hall on herein referred to; thence S 45-53’23” Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Real Estate Group for proposed work Mondays and Thursdays during the W by Lot “4” 450.00 feet to an iron pin Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to hours of 9am – 12noon, except for 3pm in the Easterly line of Brooks Road; of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Isolated Vegetated Wetlands at 16 – 6pm on meeting nights, or by calling thence N 41-43’40” W by the Easterly Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Stoddard Road; Assessor’s Map 11, the Conservation Agent for an appoint- line of Brooks Road 200.00 feet to Commission will hold a public meeting Lot 205. The project entails the con- ment at 978-297-3537. an iron pin and the place of begin- on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at struction of a new single-family house November 11, 2016 ning. Containing 2.0643 Acres. Being 7:35 pm to consider the Request for and associated septic system. The shown as Lot “3” on a plan entitled Determination of Applicability filed by hearing will be held in the 4th Floor Town of Winchendon “Plan of Land Prepared for George J. property owner Steve Desreuisseau Conference Room of the Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals Mizhir, III, Trustee of Evolution Realty for proposed work within the 100-foot Town Hall, 109 Front Street. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Trust, Winchendon, MA Scale 1 inch Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated The Notice of Intent is available for Notice is hereby given that the Zoning = 40 feet, July 28, 2000, Edmond Wetlands at 250 Mill Glen Road; public review at the Land Use Office, Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC J. Boucher, Pls, Jolly Road, South Assessor’s Map 11, Lot 43. The project Room 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon HEARING on Wed., Dec.7, 2016 at Royalston, MA” to be recorded here- entails the repair/upgrade to meet Title Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays 7:05 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium, with. Being a portion of land described 5 requires for a septic system serving during the hours of 9am – 12noon, 2nd Fl., 109 Front St., Winchendon, at Book 22820, Page 372. For title an existing 2-bedroom house, includ- except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting MA 01475, to hear the Variance appli- reference, see deed recorded with ing installation of a new 1000-gal- nights, or by calling the Conservation cation filed on behalf of Jeffrey T. said Registry of Deeds in Book 23701, lon septic tank and 500-gallon pump Agent for an appointment at 978-297- and Deborah C. Millman for property Page 246. Being the same premises chamber. The meeting will be held 3537. located at 95 Island Rd, Winchendon, Book 23701, Page 246. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of November 11, 2016 MA 01475 identified as Winchendon The premises are to be sold subject to the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Assessors Map M2 Parcel 1 owned by and with the benefit of all easements, Street. Legal Notice the same. Relief is sought from the front restrictions, building and zoning laws, The Request for Determination of Winchendon Conservation and side setback requirements as out- liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursu- Applicability is available for public Commission lined in Article 7.2 of the Winchendon ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, review at the Land Use Office, Room 58 Tucker Street; Assessor’s Map Zoning Bylaws for the construction of a tax titles, water bills, municipal liens 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town 2D-4, Lot 35 26’ x 30’ garage. Said property is locat- and assessments, rights of tenants Hall on Mondays and Thursdays during Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. ed in the R40 Suburban Residential and parties in possession. the hours of 9am – 12noon, except for Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town – Neighborhood District. A copy of the TERMS OF SALE: 3pm – 6pm on meeting nights, or by of Winchendon Wetlands Protection application is available at the Dept. of A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND calling the Conservation Agent for an Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. All inter- DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) appointment at 978-297-3537. Commission will hold a public meeting ested persons should plan to attend. in the form of a certified check, bank November 11, 2016 on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at BY: Cynthia Carville, Chair treasurer’s check or money order will 7:10 pm to consider the Request for Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals be required to be delivered at or before Legal Notice Determination of Applicability filed by November 11, 2016 the time the bid is offered. The suc- Winchendon Conservation property owner Tracy Monette for pro- November 18, 2016 cessful bidder will be required to exe- Commission posed work within the 100-foot Buffer cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement 111-221 Peggi Lane; Assessor’s Map Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands immediately after the close of the 6A-1, Lot 58 at 58 Tucker Street; Assessor’s Map bidding. The balance of the purchase Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. 2D-4, Lot 35. The project entails the Friday, November 11, 2016 ­14 Winchendon Courier Voters to weigh charter changes

WINCHENDON — The town’s could, without getting a majority of the have been placed on the warrant, or been a transition period. The same is Charter Review Committee held a pub- vote, end up being elected to the same understanding how the budget was put true for representatives and senators. lic hearing last week to discuss changes position they were just recalled from. together.” I think this will give new people a to the town charter that have been pro- Was that the intent?” This circumstance arose in 2015 when chance to familiarize themselves with posed by the panel. Voters at the Nov. 14 Town Clerk and committee Chairman the annual town meeting was held with what’s going on, to ease into their new special town meeting will decide wheth- Judy LaJoie responded in the affirma- an entirely new board of selectmen and position.” er or not to approve those changes. tive. a school committee made up of two new Another recommendation from the Town Moderator Rick Morin had “It doesn’t seem to make much sense,” members and one holdover. Two seats committee proposes that no one be questions regarding that portion of the said Morin. on the school committee were vacant allowed to serve on “more than one charger covering recall elections, say- LaJoie said the wording of the recall due to resignations that came too late of the following multiple-member bod- ing the wording seemed contradicto- section had been worked out by town for them to be filled at the annual elec- ies: Planning Board, Board of Appeals, ry. Morin said voters considering the counsel. tion. Board of Health or the Conservation removal of an elected official will be There was also discussion about a “These people were faced with Commission.” given the choice of casting a ballot proposed change in the date newly answering questions they really had “This isn’t a change,” said LaJoie. either “For the Recall” or “Against the elected officials would take office. The no way of answering,” said O’Keefe. “That’s the current wording.” Recall” of the official who is the tar- committee is recommending that the “This situation probably isn’t likely “There are those instances where, for get of the recall. In the same section, terms of all elected officials should start to happen again, but it’s still unfair to example, sitting on the Planning Board it states – if a majority votes in favor on July 1, which is also the start of the ask one or two new members to sit tbe- and the Board of Appeals may present a of the recall – “ballots for candidates fiscal year. fore a town meeting without having a conflict of interest,” said O’Keefe. shall...be counted and the candidate Committee member Bob O’Keefe said familiarity with exactly what was done “I thought this was a change,” receiving the highest number of votes elected officials are currently eligible or why.” said one person in attendance, “We shall be declared elected.” to be sworn in immediately after their “Do we want people who may have do have someone sitting on both the Morin wanted to know if the person election. Town elections are held the been voted out of office taking part in Board of Health and the Conservation being recalled, should they collect the first Monday in May, and the annual the town meeting?” asked selectboard Commission already.” required number of nomination signa- town meeting takes place on the third Chairman Barbara Anderson. “Do we The special town meeting at which tures, be included in the list of candi- Monday of the month. want a long transition like this?” changes in the charter will be consid- dates up for election. “That’s what it “This puts newly elected officials in “Well, look,” O’Keefe responded, ered takes place Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 sounds like. If there are three or four the position of having to attend the “on Wednesday we’ll have a new pres- p.m. at the Murdock High School audi- people running for the office, including town meeting without the benefit of ident-elect but the incumbent won’t torium. the person being recalled, that person knowing how or why certain articles leave office until Jan. 20. There’s always OWC a success once again BY JERRY CARTON after they discovered a similar to help out in a larger sense.” COURIER CORRESPONDENT group in Jaffrey way back in “You know, it’s the little WINCHENDON — It always 2003 when their son was on things the kids appreciate so seems chaotic at the start but active duty. much,” Sordoni noted. “Little as the morning wears on, sev- “Driving back, this was things like cookies. We had a eral times a year, Operation in November 2003, we asked reply from one soldier that he Winchendon Cares comes ourselves why we couldn’t and his buddies skipped lunch through again. do something like that in the day they received the pack- Such was the case last Winchendon and in January age with cookies. Even little Saturday morning at the 2004, we had our first drive,” things like a fall leaf, things American Legion as 44 boxes he recalled. we take for grante . We hear were packed to the brim and “We’d contacted the church- things like ‘it feels like home’,” sent off to local soldiers sta- es to see if they could help in he noted. tioned on various posts around the beginning. We talked to the Saturday “was a little hec- the world. Courier. We talked to everyone tic”, said Sordoni. “We had “It gives us such a good feel- we could think of. So many some new people like the foot- ing,” reflected Larry Sordoni people came through,” reflect- ball team and the scouts and who, with his wife Linda, has ed Sordoni. we were really happy to have been organizing the drives Among the groups helping them but because it was their since 2004. last weekend were members of first time, it felt a little dis- “We’re just so grateful to the undefeated middle school organized in a good way of The Murdock Middle School football team took part in the November everyone who donates things football team. course, but once we got things Operation Winchendon Cares as a service and to everyone who came out “It’s important for them to be under control, it went pret- to help us get these boxes ready part of community activities,” ty smoothly. We were glad to been,it might be a while before they’ll be in Florida. to go. It really is a community said Coach Matt Londo, a nine- have the team and the scouts. the Sordonis do another drive. “Hopefully someone else will effort,” he added. year Marine veteran who is It’s always nice to see new peo- They’ve done one most years pick it up and we’ll be back in The Sordonis got involved a district guidance counselor. ple come pitch in.” in February, but this winter May,” Sordoni assured. “We want to do things we can As dedicated as they’ve Wreathes Across America Next Friday is Veterans Day, and honorable one. Winchendon is most supportive of its And of course, every year the number veteran community in many ways. It of wreathes needed changes as the cem- supports and celebrates the important etery grows. holidays, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, This year there will be a need for Independence Day.... 2,200 wreathes in Winchendon. And it is especially privileged to be Bridget Marinelli has spearheaded home to a Massachusetts Veterans this drive for a couple of years; original- percent raised. to donate directly on line: one wreath Memorial Cemetery. ly volunteering to “help” then finding That isn’t enough. is $15; or you can donate for multiple As such, it also participates in the it needed a stronger guiding hand. She That isn’t nearly enough. wreathes; and even do a continuing gift. national Wreathes Across America pro- and her husband Rick have been there D’Ambrosio Eyecare held a favorable The Murdock Middle School is part gram. The program seeks to place a live every since. fundraiser in late October, raising a of the program, other local high schools evergreen wreath on every vet’s grave The fundraising goes on quietly couple thousand dollars; a good start. take part, of course the local veterans during the month of December. throughout the year of course, but it But now the rest of us need to step up groups are involved. The program doesn’t distinguish by is really taking off now, just before the and get going. Won’t you be as well? religion; because the idea is to honor season. Because at this point, with a There is a local committee and it has Dec. 17 is the target date this year. It the memory of the veteran in a peace- small amount from last year and a bit its own Facebook page and webpage: isn’t far off. ful manner. The wreath itself is not of early publicity, the funding for this wreathes.fastport.com. There is a link a religious symbol; it is meant as an year’s campaign stands at just three Collecting the coats

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