TOWN CRIER August 12, 2016 MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Vol. 9 No. 20 Est. 2007 • Mailed FREE to all 12,800 Milford addresses www.TownCrier.us

August 19, Voter Registration Comemorando Todas as Coisas Portuguesas Deadline for September Primary Friday, August 19, is the last day to register and be eligible to vote in the State Primary Election scheduled on September 8. Residents who will be 18 years old by the September 8 date may vote in the State Primary Election if they are registered by the August 19 deadline. Residents who have not already registered to vote may do so in the Town Clerk’s office in the Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St., during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Proudly wearing the colors of their ancestral home, members of the Celebrating Portugal’s 1-0 win over France in the Euro 2016 final on July 10, were in any town clerk’s office in Milford Portuguese Club marched through downtown on Sunday, July these supporters in Milford’s Annual Portuguese Parade. The marchers were among Massachusetts; at the Registry 17. The parade was of the festivities held that weekend celebrating all the hundreds that took to the streets in downtown Milford to celebrate the town’s of Motor Vehicles; at certain things Portuguese in Milford. Harry Platcow photo Portuguese heritage during the annual event on July 17. Harry Platcow photo state agencies or by using the Mail-In registration form. The Mail-In form is available at the local Post Office, the Milford Grabbing a shady Waving to the crowd Town Library, and at any town spot on a hot during Portuguese Parade or city hall in Massachusetts. summer day, through Milford on July Residents may also register Carlos, Emily and 17 was the newly installed to vote online at https://www. Nelza Ferreira were Mayor of Prospect Heights, sec.state.ma.us/ovr/. Those ready to watch the Ed Ross. The 56th mayor who have moved to town and annual Portuguese of Prospect Heights, Ross not reregistered, please do so. Parade through was selected to represent Those who have not returned Milford. The parade those of Polish descent in a census form to the Town was just one of the neighborhood. He is Clerk’s office please do so as the festivities held also the first Jewish mayor. well. Milford residents unsure during the annual Harry Platcow photo about their voter status may Portuguese Picnic call 508-634-2307, fax 508- weekend in mid- 634-2324, or e-mail aneves@ July. Harry Platcow photo townofmilford.com before the To view more photos of the 2016 Portuguese Parade by Harry August 19 deadline. Platcow, visit TownCrier.us and click on Photo Galleries.

Local Bus Service to Start on August 29 Stage IV “Drought By Kevin Rudden plowed by the town. “Every stop, every Emergency” Outside Water Staff Reporter/Columnist leg on that trip, we worked our way

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Boston, MA By Kevin Rudden PRSRT STD U.S. Postage ermit No. 55800 over-ride Governor Charlie Baker’s we’re comfortable we have it to a point.” P Staff Reporter/Columnist veto of items in the state’s Fiscal Year O’Loughlin joked about dreaming The Milford Water Company declared Stage IV 2017 budget needed to fund a local bus about the bus route. “I think I rode the “drought emergency” in effect as of August 1, meaning service throughout Milford, Selectman bus several times in my head,” he said. a mandatory ban on all outside water uses including Chairman William Buckley announced “Did you get a good seat,” Selectman irrigation systems, sprinklers and hoses. Initial violations that the MetroWest Regional Transit Brian Murray quipped back. will result in a verbal or written warning, and a second Authority (MWRTA) will begin In between the fixed stops, there will violation will result in a termination of water service to providing that service on Monday, be “flag down” stops, O’Loughlin said. the residence or business. August 29. Patrons also will be able to call head Company David Condrey said the ban is due to the At the Board of Selectmen’s July 25 to the MWRTA to ask to be picked ongoing drought. Matthew Beaton, secretary of the state’s meeting, Town Administrator Richard up at one of the stops, he said. The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), last month Villani told selectmen that town officials Transportation Advisory Committee issued a “drought advisory” for Milford and surrounding and the MWRTA had finalized the also received a demonstration on using a towns, citing “cumulative precipitation deficits of four to route, with the two main criteria used smart phone application to track where five inches below normal for the months of April, May and in selecting the bus stops being keeping the bus is as it progresses through the June. For the months of May and June, precipitation was each pass through the town at under an route, O’Loughlin noted. less than 61 percent of normal.” hour and minimizing traffic disruption. Selectmen Chairman William Buckley The privately owned Milford Water Company has “Those were the two main focuses,” he reminded his colleagues that the first posted on its website the monthly water levels in its Echo explained. A third criterion was ease-of- route may be adjusted. “It’s just a pilot,” Lake reservoir from 1995 through this year, as well as use by patrons, Villani added. he noted. “I think the bus route looks rainfall levels recorded since 1991. According to that data,

POSTAL PATRON POSTAL MA 01757 MILFORD, Another key factor was designing excellent,” Murray said. “I think the the 30-year average rainfall is 27.34 inches. For 2015, total the route to ensure the safety of riders, route came out very, very well.” Added rainfall was only 23.94 inches and – as of July 31 this year Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin told Selectman William Kingkade, “I think – the total was 20.94 inches. selectmen. “We actually worked our way we’ve come a long way and I hope it’s At the end of July, the water level in Echo Lake was through each and every stop,” he said, something we can implement.” 62 inches below its spillway, meaning the reservoir is looking at factors such as availability of SEE SCHEDULE ON P. 7. only 56.3 percent full. The last time the reservoir was

Town Crier Publications Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, a sidewalk and whether that sidewalk is BUS SERVICE p 7 completely full was January, 2012. Milford Regional, a Center of Excellence for Substance-Exposed Infants and Their Families Milford Regional Medical Center others. Quality improvement programs (Milford Regional) was awarded the focused on standardizing care have the designation as a 2016 Center of Excellence potential to improve the quality and Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) safety of care, improve the patient and Care by the Vermont Oxford Network. family experience of care and decrease Relaxed Friendly Atmosphere This nonprofit voluntary collaboration of unnecessary length of stay and associated health care professionals works together as costs. an interdisciplinary community to change Additionally, participating centers were the landscape of neonatal care. encouraged to implement a standardized Welcoming New Patients! Opioid use in pregnant women has education and training program for their escalated dramatically resulting in a healthcare team and when possible, to corresponding rise in the number of strive to become a Center of Excellence newborn infants who develop severe signs in NAS Education and Training. This  leaning as of opioid withdrawal. Infants with NAS designation is awarded to centers that have higher rates of neonatal complications successfully train at least 85 percent of  erioontal are and prolonged lengths of hospital stays. their designated care team, using a novel  Extended hospitalizations are a serious online learning platform to complete 17 oot anals burden for the complex, fragile families critical learning lessons. Milford Regional  ron Brige and can interfere with ongoing maternal trained a total of 40 interdisciplinary treatment for substance abuse disorders. healthcare providers representing 100  In 2015, Milford Regional enrolled in a percent of their team, which included lants Children national multi-center quality improvement maternity nurses, obstetrician/ Welcome!  entures collaborative sponsored by Vermont gynecologists and pediatricians. Oxford Network. This collaborative, titled Milford Regional’s Neonatal Abstinence  ral Surger INICQ 2015: A Universal Training Solution Syndrome (NAS) Care program, called Improving Outcomes for Infants and Baby Steps, helps prepare families to care Families Affected by Neonatal Abstinence for their newborn that has been exposed Syndrome (NAS) engaged 110 centers from to medications, drugs or alcohol. This ohn Park, DMD around the United States in improving includes patients in treatment using the quality, safety and value of care for methadone or subutex/suboxone. Moms- substance-exposed infants and their to-be, who are referred to the program, are 508-473-6500 families. Centers participated in a series provided information and support during of live webinars, developed structured their pregnancy, hospital stay and after www.parkplacedentalma.com improvement programs, audited their local they go home. 54 Hopedale St., Suite 8, Hopedale practice outcomes and benchmarked with Additional Location in Hopkinton Project Smile Seeking Drawings by Children Do you know a child who loves Smile 13th Anniversary Celebration on to draw? Project Smile, the Hopedale Friday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the based nonprofit, is seeking submissions DoubleTree Hotel, Milford. Children with of drawings by children for their new the winning drawing submissions will Project Smile coloring book. Project Smile be invited to attend the event, with their partners with police and fire departments, parents, and receive a complimentary the Massachusetts Department of Children souvenir coloring book. & Families and homeless shelters and Children of all ages are encouraged to donates stuffed animals, books, coloring submit drawings, which must be done in books and crayons to help children who black ink on 8.5 x 11 white paper. They are victims of traumatic events. Since can be scanned at a high resolution and October 2003, Project Smile has donated emailed to [email protected] over 36,000 stuffed animals and works or mailed to: Project Smile, PO Box 336, % % with 195 police and fire departments Hopedale, MA 01747. All submissions APY* APY* 2.25 0.05 throughout New England. must include a signed permission form The new Project Smile coloring from child’s parent/guardian. Forms can on balances up to $15,000 if on all balances even if qualifications are met qualifications aren’t met book will be donated to participating be downloaded at: www.projectsmile.org/ departments and will also be sold online events.htm as a fundraiser. It will debut at the Project

And it’s easy to earn our highest rates... Just do the following transactions & activities Milford National Donates $7,750 in your Kasasa Cash® account each monthly On July 14, members of The Milford National Charitable Foundation met and approved qualification cycle: donations totaling $7,750 to various non-profit organizations throughout the Greater • Have at least 12 debit card purchases post and settle Milford area. • Be enrolled and log into online banking Homefieldcu.com “We recognize that many local organizations are in need of funds to help people in this • Be enrolled and review eStatement notice area,” noted President/CEO Kristin Carvalho. “A large percentage of our donations went to causes that support the most basic of needs.” Those receiving donations from The Milford National Charitable Foundation include:

*Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and settle to the account and all must do so during the Monthly Qualification Cycle in order to • Daily Bread Food Pantry, Milford qualify for the account’s rewards. The following activities do not count toward earning account rewards: ATM-processed transactions, transfers between accounts, debit card purchases processed by merchants and received by Homefield Credit Union as ATM transactions and purchases made with non-Homefield Credit Union issued debit • Milford Youth Center cards. “Monthly Qualification Cycle” means a period beginning one (1) day prior to the first day of the current statement cycle through one (1) day prior to the close of the current statement cycle. When your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, (1) Balances up to $15,000 receive APY of • Milford Salvation Army Food Pantry 2.25%; and balances over $15,000 earn 0.50% APY on the portion of balance over $15,000, resulting in a range from 2.25% to 0.50% APY depending on the account’s balance and (2) you will receive reimbursements up to $20 for nationwide ATM Fees incurred during the Monthly Qualification Cycle in which you qualified. • Salvation Army Summer Camp Program, Sharon When Kasasa Cash qualifications are not met, all balances in the account earn 0.05% APY and ATM fees are not refunded. Interest and ATM fee reimbursements will be • St. Blaise Church Food Pantry, Bellingham credited to your Kasasa Cash account on the last day of statement cycle.. APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of August 1, 2016. Rates and rewards are variable and may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Account approval, conditions, qualifications, limits, timeframes, enrollments, log-ons • Franklin Food Pantry and other requirements apply. $5 minimum deposit is required to open the account. Enrollment in online banking and receipt of electronic statements are conditions of this account. Enrollment in electronic services (e.g. online banking, electronic statements and log-ons may be required to meet some of the account’s qualifications. • Project Just Because, Hopkinton Limit 1 accounts per social security number. There are no recurring monthly service charges or fees to open or close this account. Contact a Homefield Credit Union service representative for additional information, details, restrictions, processing limitations and enrollment instructions. Federally insured by NCUA / MSIC. • Community Harvest Program, Grafton • Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition - Summer Meals Program • Friendly House, Worcester Kasasa and Kasasa Cash are trademarks of BancVue, Ltd., registered in the U.S.A. • Medway Village Food Pantry • Trinity Church Community Suppers, Milford The mission of the Charitable Foundation is to provide financial assistance for the benefit of the community, charitable, educational and other benevolent purposes as they relate to non-profit organizations.

2 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Calling All Singers Sending Goodies Share your love of singing with the Greater Milford to the Troops Community Chorus (GMCC). Rehearsals will be held each CPR Etc. Wednesday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School St., Milford. New members are welcomed on September 7, 14, and 21. Performances, CPR, AED, First Aid Training scheduled for December 3 and 4, will be held in the Milford Bloodborne Pathogen High School auditorium, 31 West Fountain St. On-Site Training Some highlights of this past year was the Spring concert in early May and singing with the very talented New England Companies • Schools • Private (in-home) Tenors in concert. The December Holiday Magic concert was a No Class Too Small • Any Time, Anywhere mix of holiday and winter songs. Also in 2015/2016, the chorus Susan Tetreault 508-473-3630 was chosen to sing with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Licensed & Insured [email protected] for their Holiday Concert in December, something the chorus will do again this year and for the first time, at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. Although there is no audition, a rudimentary understanding of music and a willingness to work to benefit the sound is required. Chorus members come from 13 towns in the Greater Wylie & Julian Oil, Inc. Milford area. A membership fee of $25 for the season will be charged. Beach and Barbecue may be • That old boiler giving There is a $20 refundable fee for your music. Cash you trouble? Why payments only please. Email [email protected] on your mind… but don’t not consider a more for more information about membership, or call 781-504- forget about the problems fuel efficient and 7300 to speak with Linnea Silvia, President GMCC. Visit you had last winter! reliable replacement? GreaterMilfordCommunityChorus.org for more info. • Not getting enough The Greater Milford Community Chorus is a Milford hot water? We can Community School Use Program sponsored in part by the provide you with an Milford, Mendon, Hopedale and Bellingham Cultural Councils indirect water which are funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. heater that doesn’t Thanks To Yanks, a local non-profit, use any more fuel or regularly sends donated items to deployed electricity. United States troops. Michael Shain, founder of Thanks To Yanks, is seen • Putting on an with two employees of the Postal Center addition or finishing Milford, accepting a banner from the a basement? Call us business and boxes of donated Girl Scout to install heat for you. cookies, Dunkin Donuts coffee and toilet paper ready for shipping. For additional information about the non-profit, visit Why not give us a call? Your neighbor did! visit thankstoyanks.org or like them on Facebook. Contributed photo 12 South Free St., Milford, MA 508-473-9566 “We are the cure for the common cold.”

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AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 3 Hospice Southwick’s Celebrates New Arrivals Volunteers By Michelle Sanford also oversaw a number of great educational Needed Staff Reporter/Columnist exhibits. “It’s all about conservation education SALMON VNA & Hospice Who doesn’t love to see a baby? The staff at but we also want to make it fun for the kids,” is seeking compassionate, Southwick’s Zoo knows all too well that every- said Docent Director Cindy Wilson. One of reliable volunteers who one does and that’s why on July 17, it was Zoo the exhibits had children match the correct wish to offer a kind, Baby Day, which celebrated all the Mendon egg with the correct baby animal. Another caring presence to hospice Zoo’s new arrivals born over the last year. exhibit had children answering questions such patients and their families In an effort to highlight the new animals, as which animal is the bigger baby and which in the Upton, Mendon and birth certificates were placed around their animal weighs the least at birth. Milford areas for 1-2 hours habitats with information on each of the And much to the delight of everyone, one per week; training will be arrivals, some of which included a new of the Zoo’s most popular exhibits has also A baby Brazilian Tapir was born just in time to be provided. Please contact armadillo, bunnies, a kangaroo, and just a few welcomed two new family members. The part of Zoo Baby Day at Southwick’s Zoo. SALMON’s Hospice days old Brazilian Tapir, who could be seen infamous Red Bat recently had twins. So during Volunteer Coordinator hanging around with its very protective Mom Zoo Baby Day it was no surprise there was a Zoo. Soon Southwick’s will be celebrating the opening Mike Metcalf at 508- and Dad. “I love watching the babies and the line of people eagerly waiting to view the two of a new restaurant on the premises. According to 473-0862 or mmetcalf@ moms,” said one of the Zoo’s owners, Betsey new bats. “I never thought after more than 50 Brewer, the eatery will sit 150 people and overlook salmonhealth.com, or Brewer Bethel. “I think we can learn a lot from years people would still be talking about this,” the Zoo. “We’ll have something for everyone on the register online at www. animals.” said Bethel. People just love it. I would say it’s menu, including gluten free meals and some organic salmonhealth.com/home- A baby scavenger hunt was part of the fun innovation at its finest.” foods too,” she said. Bethel said they are hoping to care-and-hospice/become- for the kids in attendance and the Zoo’s docents The babies aren’t the only things new to the open sometime in the winter. hospice-volunteer/.

Massachusetts Army National Guard Soldiers Complete Training Sparky’s Puppets Members of a New York Army National Guard task force with tion at the Joint Readiness Training Center, known as JRTC. the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team successfully completed Their experience included deployment and staging at Fort Polk a force on force training exercise at Fort Polk, La., July 29 and are followed by more than 10 days of offensive and defensive missions heading home. Included were the following Milford residents and in the post maneuver areas against a real opposing force. members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard: Private 1st The maneuver training is designed to challenge all the com- Class Christopher Delgado of the 387th Ordnance Company (Ex- ponents of the maneuver brigade, including infantry, artillery plosive Ordnance Disposal); Specialist Thinh Huynh of the Char- and aviation operations, engineering and reconnaissance tasks, lie Company, 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment; Specialist logistics and resupply and medical support and personnel replace- Kevin Oloughlin of the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 182nd In- ments. fantry Regiment; and Private 1st Class Christopher Knowles of the The brigade task force included the entire New York Army Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 182nd National Guard brigade combat team, along with supporting ele- Infantry Regiment. ments that included additional infantry units from Massachusetts, The troops, with more than 5,000 participants from over 30 Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. Aviation support for the task states, spent most of July at Fort Polk as part of the training rota- force included aircrews from Connecticut, Maryland and Utah.

Electronics Recycling Day HOMEMAKERS/PC The First Congregational Church of charge and will be donated to charities that HOMEMAKERS WANTED Milford Electronics Recycling Day will be recycle and reuse them. Part of the process Saturday, September 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 includes complete hard drive destruction. Full and Part Time Jobs p.m. The church will ensure that 99 percent The recycling vendor will erase and shred all Flexible Hours of dropped off items will be reused and hard drives at no additional cost. Must have car recycled. A drive-through process will allow those All computer monitors, computers, donating to quickly drop off their items Work in Milford, MA area Youngsters of all ages enjoyed a funny and parts and accessories as well as any office where help will be available. Drop off in dynamic show put on by Sparky’s Puppets Call PRIMARY HOME CARE equipment, faxes copiers, printers, scanners the church parking lot at 4 Congress St., at the Milford Town Library on July 26. The at and any audio/video devices or electronics Milford. Cash payments only. For more library has a variety of programs planned (508) 478-3500 including televisions can be recycled. information contact Martha at 508-904- for the next few weeks as the Summer Recycling fees range from $5 to $25 per 4471 for more information Reading Program, On Your Mark, Get Set item. Cell phones can be recycled at no READ!, winds down. Stop by the library or visit MilfordTownLibrary.org for more information. Harry Platcow photo

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4 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Calendar The Advertiser’s Club Milford Area Chamber of Commerce BMR Class of 76 Reunion Blackstone Valley Chamber of Directory MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of WOONSOCKET-It’s hard to believe it’s been Commerce Commerce is offering the following events. 40 years. Come and reminisce with the class AREA-The Blackstone Valley Chamber of The Advertiser’s Club Directory is a listing For more information or to register visit of 1976 of Blackstone Millville Regional on Commerce will be holding the following of those businesses that have contracted to milfordchamber.org, call 508-473-6700 or email Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at The River events. For more information or to register visit advertising at least 12 times a year in The [email protected] Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket, R.I. Invitations BlackstoneValley.org, email administrator@ Milford Town Crier. Features include a listing Hawaiian Luau Business After Hours at Blaire will be sent in July, but in the meantime please blackstonevalley.org, call 508-234-9090 or stop in this directory, discounts and a feature House of Milford Assisted Living, 1 Railroad St., contact Karen Clement at 508-883-5205 or Sally by the chamber offices, 670 Linwood Ave. Bldg article about your business (size and frequency Milford on Tuesday, August 17 at 5 p.m. Riendeau at 508-883-7889 if you have questions. A, Suite 5, Whitinsville. requirements apply). Fall Classic Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Valley Business Network: Referral Group on September 21 at Highfields Golf and Country Thanks To Yanks Dinner August 17 and September 7 at 8 a.m. in the Business Name...... Ad on Page Club, Grafton beginning with a Shotgun Start at MILFORD-A special free tribute dinner to chamber offices. 10 a.m. Sponsors and golfers are encouraged to 16 & 85/John's Auto Services...... next issue recognize all military members, veterans and Steamers at Sunset on August 17 from 4:30 Advantage Siding...... 8 register. their families, including Blue and Gold Star to 7:30 p.m. at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Affordable Junk Removal...... 8 families while also remembering the heroes and 108 Chocolog Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy cocktails, Blaire House...... next issue Milford Humane Society Yard Sale victims of 9/11/01 is planned for September 11 dinner, games, raffles, golf and more. Contact Boucher Energy Systems...... 9 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Beaver St. Milford at 5 the chamber for sponsorship opportunities Bright Insurance...... 14 MILFORD-The Milford Humane Society p.m. This free, non-political event is to simply say today. CabinetDepot.com...... next issue will have its third yard sale of the season on “Thank You”, for their service and sacrifices. Help Quickbooks Made Easy on September 20 at CPR Etc...... 3 Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain is needed to locate and invite military members, 5:30 p.m. in the chamber offices. Crystal Pools...... 9 date, August 27 at the shelter, 289 West St. (Rt. Crystal Room...... 19 veterans and their families. If you know someone Business and Breakfast on September 21 at 8 140), Milford. Drop off hours for donated items Dewey Pest...... next issue we should invite, either send in their contact a.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Armsby are 4-6 p.m. the Friday before the sale or by Extra Mile Tutoring...... 11 information or ask them to contact Michael Rd., Sutton with featured speaker, Ronald L. 10 a.m. the morning of the sale at the shelter. Fortress Computer...... next issue Shain, at [email protected], or call 508- Walker, II, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Donations of the following clean, gently Gallo Moving...... 19 330-8487. Shain, who founded the organization, Workforce Development. used items in good working condition are Guerriere & Halnon, Inc...... next issue is a private citizen who feels strongly that a Heritage Siding...... next issue greatly appreciated: household goods, furniture, “Thank You” as a random act of kindness is due Homefield Credit Union...... 2 toys, games, sports equipment, garden items, Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild all our military families. For more information MENDON-Quilter Jan Doyle will be at the Hopedale Country Club...... next issue collectibles, books and tools. Items not visit ThanksToYanks.org or like the group’s Iadarola Plumbing...... 8 accepted include TVs, computers, monitors, August 18 meeting of Thimble Pleasures Quilt Facebook page. Guild, at 7 p.m., Goss Hall, Unitarian Church, Imperial.com...... 3, 20 clothing, shoes, mattresses, large appliances, air Joliceur Overhead Doors...... 8 Maple St., Mendon. She will be presenting a conditioners, broken or out-of-date electronics, Joyce Plumbing...... 9 Vendors Wanted for Upton Woman’s trunk show along with her lecture. Guests are fitness equipment, or baby car seats. LaRose Muscular Therapy...... next issue Milford Humane Society is a non-profit, Club Fall Fair welcome for a $5 fee. Medway Oil & Propane Company...... 17 no-kill, all-volunteer cat shelter. For more UPTON-The Upton Woman’s Club is now Milford Federal...... 4 information, please call 508-473-7008 or visit accepting applications for the 2016 Upton Hopedale Day in the Park 2016 Milford-Franklin Eye Associates ...... 18 www.milfordhumane.org. The cats and kittens Woman’s Club Fall Fair being held on Saturday, HOPEDALE-The Hopedale Day in the Park for Milford National...... 16 thank you for helping us to keep them safe, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blackstone Saturday, September 17, rain date is Sunday, Nathans’ Jewelers...... 18 warm, and fed. Valley Regional High School, 65 Pleasant St., September 18. There will be live music, a juried Park Place Dental...... 2 Upton. This is the biggest and best fair in Upton, art show, children’s games and entertainment, Restaurant 45...... next issue and a wonderful opportunity for you to tap into craft booths, and food vendors. Ritas...... next issue Robertson Floor Covering...... next issue St. Mary’s Discipleship Award to the pre-holiday shopping crowd. Vendors are Applications to participate can be found Simoneau Electric...... 9 invited to sell crafts, products and services. Booth Honor Claire Cummings at Hopedale-MA.gov, click on the link for Templeman Tree Service...... 9 spaces are limited and accepted on a first come MILFORD- The first ever St. Mary of the the Cultural Council under the Boards and Wanokura Japanese Restaurant...... 14 Assumption Discipleship Award will be basis. Commissions tab. For more information call Billi Wayside Youth and Family Services.....next issue presented to Claire Cummings at the 10:30 For more information and an application contact: Manning, HCC Chairperson, 508-478-0929. Wolf Dental...... 14 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 14. This award Vanessa Majkut, Vendor Chairman Fall Fair, Wylie & Julian Oil...... 3 is being established to honor extraordinary Upton Woman’s Club, [email protected], 508- Girl Scout Community Movie Night Zenith Mortgage...... next issue service and contributions to the parish 529-4096. MILFORD-All are invited to the Milford Girl community, and we are pleased to announce Scouts Community Movie Night on Wednesday, Cummings is the first recipient. All are invited 40th Reunion of the MHS Class August 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Town Park Saint Mary of the Assumption Fair to attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass and the reception of 1976 Bandstand, West Walnut St. to view Zootopia. and 5K that will follow in the Large Hall of the Parish Bring friends, family, neighbors, a blanket and MILFORD-Come and reminisce with the MHS MILFORD-Saint Mary of the Assumption Center, Winter St. popcorn to join the fun and free activities. Class of 1976 on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 Parish Fair will be held on Saturday, September For more information about movie night or p.m. at Scioli’s in Milford. Invitations will be 10 from 4 to 10 p.m. across from the church in Milford Girl Scouts contact Stephanie Comisky Monthly Community Meals sent out in the next few weeks as well as e-mails Milford. There will be plenty of food, music and a FaceBook posting. In the meantime, please at [email protected]. Free, nourishing meals offered monthly to all and games for the entire family. The Saint Mary contact Ann Robichaud at 508-473-8239, 508- in the local community. of the Assumption 5K Road / Walk race will be 473-0422 or [email protected] for questions or Second Tuesday held the same day starting at 9 a.m. at Fino Field. concerns. 6-7 p.m. Dinner, St. Mary of the Assumption This year the race will be dedicated to long time EMAIL YOUR parishioner and avid runner Frank Nealon. Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., Milford. Foxwoods Trip Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Society. 508- MILFORD-The Knights of Columbus Valencia CALENDAR ITEMS TO 473-2000 Joan’s Jewelry Last Wednesday Council 80 is sponsoring a trip to Foxwoods on OUR EDITOR JANE MILFORD-On August 18, Joan’s Jewelry will be 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Friday, September 9 for $20 per person, which selling gold and silver jewelry with precious and 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by includes round trip bus transportation plus $10 BIGDA AT semi-precious stoned in the Milford Regional First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- in food vouchers and slot plays. The bus leaves Medical Center (MRMC) Atrium Café from 8 .m. 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org the Milford Municipal Lot, across the street from TownCrierEditor@ to 4 p.m. All jewelry carries a lifetime guarantee Every Thursday Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Milford at 4 p.m. and can be returned if needed. A portion of 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch, St. Mary of the and leave Foxwoods at 11 p.m. Reservations must gmail at least 10 days the proceeds will benefit the MRMC Auxiliary. Assumption Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., be made by September 2 by contacting James The public is welcome and men and women are Milford. Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Burke, F.D.D. at 508-478-9813. before they need to encouraged to consider joining the Auxiliary, Society. 508-473-2000 which raises funds to support the hospitial. For Last Thursday Cornerstone at Milford Events be published. more information, call 508-422-2099. 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, MILFORD-The following events will be offered 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by at Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living and First Methodist Church of Milford volunteers. Memory Support Community, 11 Birch St. 508-473-8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford. Milford. The Spoon Man Performs at Cornerstone org at Milford Every Friday August 12 at 2 p.m. for a performance by The HELP WANTED 12 noon Lunch, Blessing Barn, 146 South Spoon Man Main St., Milford. Sponsored by the Bethany August 17 at 5:45 p.m. for the sounds of musician General Laborer / Tow Truck Driver Community. 508-478-0010. Kevin Farley, “The Irish Guy”! Last Friday August 30 at 2 p.m., Jazz historian Peter Gerler • Some vehicle cleaning, yard cleaning, 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, will present a talk and slideshow on “The Big and house painting (knowledge of 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by B an d s .” carpentry a plus). First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- • Must have a valid drivers license and 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic Last Saturday SHREWSBURY-Enjoy a fun filled day in the clean driving record. 6 to 7 p.m. Brown bag lunch/dinner, Unitarian park with complimentary lunch, raffles and • Tow truck driver must reside in Universalist Church, 23 Pine St. Milford, use Bingo at the Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic Milford, Hopedale, Mendon or Upton. side door. Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus on Saturday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 • Must be able to take direction and Parish of Milford. [email protected]. p.m. at SAC Park, 348 Lake St., Shrewsbury. work alone. Every Sunday Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and 4:30-6 p.m. Supper, Unitarian Universalist the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Church, 23 Pine St., Milford. 508-473-3589, or Association are sponsoring the free event. Van Call Mark's Transportation at [email protected]. service will be available for Mendon and Upton senior citizens. For Mendon residents call 508- 508-473-3600 and ask for 478-6175 to reserve a seat while Upton residents Rene or Jan should call 508-529-4558. A fee for the ride is required. AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion

LETTERS Letters may be edited for length and clarity and will be published on a space available basis. Maximum 300 words. Must include signature, address & tele- NOTES & NOTATIONS RUMINATIONS phone number. Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. Town Crier Publica- By Jane Bigda By Kevin Rudden tions will not be responsible for inaccuracies. No Political Endorsements, please! More than The Kind of Town We Live In Symbolism Needed One of the things I like about To the Editor, Milford are its traditions. We live in the kind of town that sponsors science summer camps, to Make Women For example, every mid-July, like STREAMSS Village, for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders thanks to Len Equal there’s the Portuguese Picnic, Morcone and the Staff of the Milford Community Use office. The kind its associated parade and the of town where chemists, like Dana Tessicini at Milford’s Wastewater History was made and a glass ceiling was installation of a new “mayor” for Prospect Heights. I Treatment Facility, take time to give a guided tour to those same science symbolically shattered last month as the wish more people would turn out to watch the parade summer campers. A town where Water Resource Engineers, like Democratic Party officially nominated the first than the number of spectators over the past few years. Jennifer Burke and Rosalie Starvish at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. ever female candidate from a national political On Labor Day, we now have the concert featuring volunteer their time to present about storm water management issues, party for president, Hillary Clinton. local musicians at The Tradesman, this is its third year. provide demonstrations, and lead children on a walking field-trip. We Growing up roughly during the same period And, in late September, we have the annual Plain live in a town where the Highway Surveyor, Scott Crisafulli, provides a that Clinton did and seeing first hand the trials Reunion featuring the annual naming of the “Plains stencil and paint so that those same children can put their storm water and tribulations of the Women’s Lib movement, Man of the Year.” knowledge to community service by stenciling “Dump No Waste – I am pleased that one more limit on females has In May, this year, we had the first “Milford Pride” Drains To Stream” near storm drains at Milford High School. We live been overcome. day and plans are underway to make that occur again in the kind of town where Jeff Papuga, at the Milford Water Company, While this is an achievement that deserves to next year. takes time to give a guided tour of the Dilla Street Water Treatment be celebrated, it also brings to light the continued And, let’s not forget the annual “Santa Parade” in Plant, testing lab, and computerized-control center. A town where sexism that pervades life in the United States. December. children can go for a nature walk along the Upper Charles Trail and Take the campaign itself. Clinton’s opponent These events are part of the fabric of the town, observe and learn about a pond ecosystem first-hand. Donald Trump feels he has the right to accuse because they help knit together various parts of the We live in the kind of town where a disability advocate, like Michael Clinton of playing the woman’s card when she community and preserve its heritage. They help people Kennedy from the Worcester Center for Living and Working, Inc., talks about things like childcare, parental leave gather together as a community and enjoy each other’s comes to speak about various types of wheelchairs and the children etc. For one thing she is a woman so she has company. think about and design adaptive equipment that will better allow people the inherent right to play the woman’s card, just Another growing tradition is the summertime with disabilities to play various sports and engage in outdoor activities. as every man who runs for office has the right Farmers Market, now in its fourth year. For its A town where children listen intently as Jennifer Walsh and Special to play the man’s card. And for another, while first year, the market was in the Town Hall parking Olympian Tim Santos explain how they can someday volunteer and many say they think women should be able to lot. Then, it spent two years at the Milford Water participate in Special Olympics and other community programs; such succeed to almost any field, most are really more Company’s campus on Dilla St. Now, it has a as Circle of Friends, Best Buddies, and Unified Sports designed to break comfortable if females to stick to the nurturing “permanent” home on the grounds of Stacy Middle down barriers to full inclusion in our society. careers or aspects of other professions that could School on Spruce St. The next time someone asks, “What kind of town is Milford?” or you be labeled more maternal—teaching, nursing, Since the Milford Town Library – located across the wonder about the kind of town Milford has become, remember - - we lawyers practicing family law, doctors providing street from the market – is closed on Saturdays during live in the kind of town that cares about all our children, that wants to primary care or pediatrics. It seems like the the summer, there is plenty of parking to stop by and give them educational opportunities so they can become good, informed ultimate Catch 22 to limit women to nurturing purchase locally grown produce between 9 a.m. and 1 citizens and neighbors, a town where we nurture a sense of wonder and roles and then ding a female when she speaks out p.m. each Saturday. excitement about the natural and human-made world all around us, and on her so-called area of expertise. Like the other events, the Farmers Market can only where we encourage our young people to make a positive difference in Also troubling is the degree of continued succeed if people support it and patronize it. our community and beyond. sexism in the workforce. Just this week Speaking of patronizing things (as in using them, That’s the kind of town we live in. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed not treating them with disdain), it now appears that Bob Gilmore, M.S., M.H.A., Au. D. an equal pay law. It provides a clearer definition local bus service will begin in town on Monday, STREAMSS Village Summer Science Camp, Director of criteria employers can use to determine August 29. th 5 Grade Science Teacher – Woodland Elementary School comparable work and pay for men and women, Please give the bus system a chance to work out any prohibits employers from requesting a salary kinks before you criticize it. Like anything brand new history during a job interview, and protects the that has a lot of moving parts (buses, stops, riders), it MWRTA Featured on Next 30 Minutes rights of employees to discuss their salaries with may take a few weeks or even months to run smoothly. By Kevin Rudden each other. However it says job applicants can still Because a lot of people in Milford evidently have Staff Reporter/Columnist “voluntarily” provide their salary history during never ridden on a bus before, the MetroWest Regional Carl Damigella, director of Community Relations and Outreach for the job interviews and gives businesses up to three Transit Authority (MWRTA) will be hosting meetings MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), will be the featured years to determine if there are compensation to show folks how to wait for a bus at a bus stop, get on guest on the next episode of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier, which differences and eliminate them. Also the new law it, and pay their fares. One of those meetings is being will air at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19, on Milford TV – Comcast does not go into effect until January 2018. held today, at the senior center luncheon. Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 38. The show also will be available for The new Massachusetts law updates a similar MWRTA will also be processing applications for the viewing on YouTube. measure passed by the Commonwealth in 1945 electronic fare cards – known as “Charlie Cards” – that Recent episodes of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier available on and a federal equal pay law in 1963. Despite also can be used to ride the “T” in greater Boston or YouTube are: these measures, which have been on the books the commuter rail from Franklin or Ashland. • August 5 episode: Town Administrator Richard Villani in Massachusetts for over 70 years and across the Like everything else today, there’s an app for that – • July 22 episode: Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin nation for over 50 years, women are still making the MWRTA has an application on its website (http:// 30 Minutes with The Town Crier airs every other Friday evening 82 cents to every dollar earned by a man. vc.mwrta.com/fixedroute.html) that smart phone users on Milford TV. The half-hour show is produced by Town Crier So while we can applaud the recent events can go to in order to track just were the bus is along Publications, Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town Crier and The in Philadelphia and on Beacon Hill, the real the Milford route., which will be MWRTA Route 14. Upton & Mendon Town Crier newspapers – and focuses on Milford’s achievement will be when we truly think of men I’ll see you on the bus on the 29th! government, culture and history, news, businesses and charitable and women as equals and treat them as such. organizations. The show is co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al Holman and Town Crier columnist Kevin Rudden.

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6 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Blackstone Heritage ◆ BUS SCHEDULE from front page Corridor Presents Initial MWRTA Bus Route Through Milford 2nd Annual GO! The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority’s first local bus Framingham and go through Holliston before coming to Milford, and The month of September is shaping up to service throughout Milford will be known as “Rt. 14” and run then travel back to Holliston and Framingham at the end of the day. be an exciting one for the 25 communities through Milford roughly once per hour from roughly 7 a.m. to 8 The planned stops in Milford are: of Blackstone River Valley National p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Actual bus runs would start in Heritage Corridor. Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) proudly presents its • Quarry Square: The bus will turn off East the plaza by taking a left onto Cape Rd. • Birmingham Court: The bus will make 2nd annual GO! program, highlighting the Main St. (Rt. 16) into the Quarry Square and continue toward Main St. a left turn onto Dilla St. and a right onto Blackstone River Valley as a destination for Plaza after the 99 Restaurant and stop • Milford Regional Medical Center and Sumner St. and stop at Birmingham Ct. autumn exploration. GO! offers 75 different at a posted “Bus Stop” sign. It will then Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s After that, it will continue to Main St. and experiences including guided walks, bike proceed on Quarry Dr. to Fortune Blvd. Cancer Center: The bus will turn right East Main St. and museum tours, train excursions and • Target: The bus will drive into the parking onto Main St. and left into Huntoon Slip • Hannaford’s Plaza/CVS: The bus will other special events. GO! is generously lot and circle around to the benches in and ten into the hospital property, where continue on East Main St. and bear right sponsored by Navigant Credit Union and front of the building. Upon leaving, the it will stop near the main entrance. After onto Medway Rd. (Rt. 109), pulling over Southwick’s Zoo. bus will turn right onto Fortune Blvd. and that, the bus will make a right turn onto for a “flag down” stop at Five Guys. then left on Cedar St. (Rt. 85). Prospect St. (Rt. 140). • Kohl’s: The bus will continue on Medway With a backdrop of centuries-old • East Main St. at Beach St./RMV: The bus • Shaw’s and Walgreen’s: The bus will Rd. and stop parallel with the Kohl’s villages, beautiful back roads and numerous will follow Cedar St., take a right turn on proceed up Prospect St. and pull over parking lot. After this stop, the bus waterfalls, the stage is set for visitors to Genoa Ave. and then make a left turn onto in front of Shaw’s and Walgreen’s for a will turn left onto Beaver St. and right create their own itinerary using a 45-page Meade St. for a “flag down” stop at Maher “flag down” stop. After that, the buss will onto East Main St. and continue onto brochure listing exciting opportunities to Court. From there, the bus will return to continue up Prospect St. onto West St. (Rt. Washington St. in Holliston. explore the area nearly every day of the East Main St. and stop at the bus shelter 140). month. Some of the free experiences range across from Beach St. It will then proceed • Milford District Court and Reliant from a behind-the-scenes tour of a waste on Main St. (Rt. 16) and take a left turn Medical Group: The buss will turn right water treatment plant, to Ranger Walks, to onto North Bow St. into the courthouse entrance, cross in salsa dancing lessons, to a classic antique • Milford Town Hall: The bus will pull front of the courthouse and make a “flag ISOER THE POER police cruiser car show. Most experiences over on North Bow St. next to Town Hall, down” stop. Next, it will turn left onto are free while some events do charge a fee, before continuing down North Bow St. West St. OF OU as noted in the program. The guide also lists • Milford Senior Center: The bus will pull • Milford High School: The bus will turn A Workshop for Women which events have stroller and wheelchair over on North Bow St. for a “flag down” left onto Highland St., make a right onto stop at the senior center. The bus will West Fountain St. and stop in front of access, restrooms nearby, which events are Thursday, August 18 • Holiday Inn continue onto South Bow St. and cross Milford High School. After this stop, the especially good for families with children, or Express, 50 Fortune Blvd., Milford where dogs are welcome. Main St. bus will continue on West Fountain St. • South Side of Town/Police Station/Post and take a left onto Congress St. 7pm - Mingle The program begins Thursday, September 7:30 Presentation & Meditation Practice 1 with a kickoff celebration at BHC Office: The bus will make a “flag down” • Colonial Road: The bus will stop at stop on Park St. at the entrance to the Jillson Circle for a “flag down” stop for the headquarters in Whitinsville, MA, at bank parking lot. After that, it will turn Colonial /Capital Road apartments. 1:30 p.m., including a tour of the historic left on Congress St. and continue down • Rolling Green Dr.: The bus will continue Linwood Mill. Immediately after, enjoy a South Main St. on Congress St., take a right onto Rolling Ranger Walking Tour of the historic village • Pheasant Run/Pinz: The bus will pull Green Dr. and make a “flag down” stop at of Whitinsville at 3 p.m. The festivities to the side of South Main St. for a “flag the Rental Office. From there, the bus will continue later in the day with a guided bike down” stop at Pinz. The bus will then take a right onto Alfred Rd. Register online at girlpowergo.com tour along the Ten Mile River Greenway continue down South Main St. and make a • Claudette St.: The bus will make a left $35 per person in advance in East Providence, R.I., a walking tour at right turn onto to Cape Road (Rt. 140). turn onto Claudette St. and make a “flag $40 at door. For more information Neutaconkanut Hill in Providence, R.I., or • Edward M. Kennedy Community Health down” stop at Sydney Rd. From there, the call 781-367-6163 or email enjoy the summer concert series finale in Center: The bus will turn left into the bus will go straight onto Stoney Brook [email protected] Auburn. plaza, cross in front of the building and Lane, turn right onto Whip O Will Lane, A complete list of events will be printed in stop at the Edward M. Kennedy Health and make a left onto Ivy Lane and a right an August Town Crier. Center. After that stop, the bus will exit onto Purchase St.

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AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 7 HOME IMPROVEMENT Free Shredding Greenleaf Garden Club Visits Garden for Milford Showcases The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford shade garden with seating areas, water enjoyed a Saturday visit to two garden gems features, rock gardens and formations all Residents in Hanover and Holbrook, Mass. The first planted with unique varieties of perennials. The Milford Board of Health is stop was the lovely perennial garden of A cactus garden is also featured as are sponsoring free document shredding Suzanne Mahler. Her garden was started the many dwarf conifers and 800 labeled services from 9 a.m. to noon on 30 years ago and was a blank slate with lots varieties of hosta plants lining the paths. Saturday, September 17 at the of sun and an empty lot. It has evolved The tour illustrated how plants can be Transfer Station on Cedar St. (Rt. into a shady oasis with hundreds of plants used in these settings and provided much 85). The board has contracted with including daylilies, which she hybrizes. inspiration for the home gardener. ProShred Security of Springfield In the afternoon, Mahler introduced The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member Suzanne Mahler ( on Left) greets Greenleaf to bring portable paper shredders Cochata Nursery and its co-owner Charles of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club President Candy Skorupa and for residents to use in disposing of Dougherty who led a tour of the display Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For welcomes the group to her garden. GGC photo confidential material. gardens. Started in 1990, several acres were information, call Membership Chairperson, developed into a prime pristine display Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790.

Owners Cry “Fowl” After ZBA Denies Chickens

By Kevin Rudden About 10 area neighbors attended the ZBA’s hearing and Staff Reporter/Columnist none spoke against the Macdonalds’ request. “If you walked the Corey Macdonald made it clear he did not like the Zoning Board properties, you can’t even see the chicken coop unless you’re on of Appeals’ July 14 denial of his special permit request to keep four Kelly’s property,” said Regina Boudreau of 14 North Pond Terrace. hens at his 20 North Pond Terrace home. “Thanks for making my “I have no problem whatsoever with Kelly and Corey having these kids cry,” he shouted and loudly vowed to appeal the denial after chickens,” commented Harry “Skip” Waters of 34 Pine Island Road." Chairman David Consigli announced the 4-1 denial. Consigli and ZBA member Mary Carlson noted the Macdonalds’ Kelly Macdonald, Corey Macdonald’s wife, told the board she has application was incomplete because it lacked the required site had the chickens at her house since last fall, and building a coop for plan. “It was not done intentionally,” Kelly Macdonald responded. them became part of her children’s home-schooling. She had asked Calzolaio and Charles DiAntonio, an alternate ZBA member, her immediate neighbors if they objected to the chickens, and they suggested the Macdonalds could ask for a hearing extension to give had no issues, she said. them time to submit a site plan, but the couple did not. “They’re not supposed to be on the property now without a “It’s close quarters up there,” Carlson said. Board member John special permit,” Consigli told her Mrs. Macdonald said she had Dagnese noted he could hear the chickens from the roadway. read an article in a newspaper which stated there were more than “Honestly, I didn’t think four little hens would cause this a thousand chickens in Milford and did not think her four would controversy,” Kelly Macdonald said. “I’m just heartbroken. pose a problem. “I didn’t even think to ask” if a permit were Just after the ZBA meeting ended, a confrontation arose between required, she said. The couple received a letter from the Building & Consigli and Waters. In December, 2014, Waters objected to the Inspections Department telling them to get the special permit or ZBA granting Scott Lanzetta variances to build a two-car garage remove the chickens, she said. on his North Pond Terrace lot. Lanzetta was in the audience last “That’s a pretty congested area up there,” board member Mark month, but made no comments. Walking up to Consigli after Steeves Home Calzolaio said. His proposed six-month trial period for the hens last month’s meeting, Waters said, “Say hi to Scotty.” “What do drew no supporting votes and he was the only ZBA member to you mean by that?” an angry Consigli yelled back. After the brief Improvement dissent from the denial. confrontation, fellow board members helped restore order.

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8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 HOME IMPROVEMENT Birding on the Blackstone BEST MULCH PRICES AROUND With the fall comes a chance to witness different species of birds against the beautiful autumnal backdrop of the Blackstone River Valley MULCH • PAVERS National Heritage Corridor. Rosanne Sherry, a member of Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Volunteers-in-Parks Program, will lead casual walks DECORATIVE STONE • LOAM throughout River Bend Farm in search of various birds that make this area home for the season on Sunday, August 28, September 4, October 2 and October 9 at 8 a.m. The walks will depart from the River Bend Farm Call for Competitive Pricing! Visitor Center at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak 508-634-3300 St., Uxbridge. www.cookfpi.com Sherry noted, due to the canal’s unique habitat and birds’ migratory 252 Milford St, patterns, walkers may see Common Yellowthroats, Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, a Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher and even an Osprey along Rte 140, Upton with painted turtles. Sherry conducted a similar and very successful program at the Blackstone River State Park in Lincoln, R.I, earlier this year. “The event is also a great opportunity for photographers,” notes Charlene Perkins Cutler, BHC’s Executive Director. To register for one of the Birding on the Blackstone walks, send an email to BlackstoneBirds@gmail or call 508-278-7604. A complimentary Blackstone Valley Adventure Pack will be given to those who register. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides. The walk will be canceled if it is raining. To A Great Blue Heron seen at PLUMBING & learn about the Volunteers-in-Parks program and other BHC events, visit HEATING, INC. River Bend Farm. Donald E. FREEs BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. Estimate Perkins photo Licensed & 508-497-6344 red Insu joyceplumbingandheating.com

A Day to Celebrate Butterflies Long viewed as symbols of beauty, grace and miraculous transformation - who doesn’t love butterflies? Celebrate these wondrous creatures Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 9th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival at Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcesterwhere butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. More than 80 species of butterflies have been documented at Broad Meadow Brook, the most of any sanctuary in Massachusetts. Special events include: The Caterpillar Lab – Sam Jaffe’s amazing live caterpillar show – all day; WOOBerry Frozen Yogurt from noon to 4 p.m.; and Butterfly Collage Workshop from noon to 1 p.m. with artist Jen Niles. Admission is $5 per person ($4 for Mass Audubon members) with a maximum charge of $20 per family. Children under 3 are free. For directions, festival schedule, updates and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Mass Audubon website at massaudubon.org/broadmeadowbrook or call Broad Meadow Brook at 508-753- 6087. Rain date is Sunday, August 14. Alfred TIME TO BOOK Simoneau your pool closing Electrician We sell & install • Roof De-Icing Systems • Generators Above Ground Pools • Service Upgrades SaleS & Service Summer Inground Pools • Lighting Design liner SaleS & inStallation Sale! Service & Maintenance • Basement Renovations Extended thru Pool and Spa Chemicals 8/31/16 • Smoke Detectors Toys, Games & Floats Al Simoneau A Full MAM License #35070 E Service Tree Removal Company STEVE O O Since 1980 STRATTON Owner OO S 508-966-1322 CRyStaLpooLStoRe.CoM 508-366-7693 Fully Insured 95 Mechanic St, Rte 140, Bellingham FREE Estimates 508-839-5961 508-234-NOVA (6682) www.templemantree.com Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-4 • Closed Labor Day

AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 Final Flag Ceremony at the Old Back to Woodland School School Freshmen Get a Feel for Life at Milford High

By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter Milford High School Class of 2020 had the chance to get a sneak peek of their new school before they started their Freshman year during the annual new student orientation held on August 11. Organized by Milford High School’s Peer Mentor Organization with the support of the Guidance Department, the orientation gave the new students the opportunity to tour the school, meet the Members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 30570 work together to fold the school’s approximately administration, and get a feel for life as a 50 American flags after the flags final day of service at Woodland Elementary School. high schooler. After the fashion show, over 25 Peer Mentors and Contributed photo After a warm welcome to Milford captains took turns describing the many clubs, sports High School, the new students were and activities that students could join while at Milford introduced to the administration team High School, giving a descriptions and information on Submitted by Carolyn Deslaurier-Tate in the familiar triangular shape, stars facing including Principal Carolyn Banach and try-out or dates. Milford Junior Girl Scout Troop 30570 Leader out, as the flags had performed their daily Assistant Principals Mark McGillivray Before heading out to finish their summer, the It was a day of many “lasts”: the last duty for the final time. and Richard Piergustavo. incoming students also received an orientation packet morning of the last day of school in what Leading the troop outdoors, Consigli The students then broke up into filled with important high school information such as would be the building’s last day of service to lowered the school’s largest flag from the groups by homeroom and spent a the bell schedule, a calendar of the school year, and Milford’s third and fourth-graders. Built in the flagpole, in a final farewell. The Girl Scouts few hours touring the school and other “what to expect” handouts. 1970s as a neighborhood school, the original looked on as Consigli and Assistant Principal attending different workshops meant Since 2009, MHS’s Peer Mentor group has organized Woodland Elementary would be demolished Lisa Kingkade officially folded the last flag to set expectations and highlight the Freshman Orientation to help introduce the new and replaced by a new building serving third, together - an appropriate closure to the end of avenues of support. The freshmen also students to the school. Milford High School’s Director fourth and fifth-graders. an era for Woodland. received their class schedule and locker of Guidance Matt Baione said that as in years past, On June 22, 10 fourth-grade girls in bright This was a bittersweet day of many farewells assignments in order to ensure a smooth the Peer Mentors have been an “integral” part in green vests, members of Girl Scout Junior - to the school’s flags, the school building, and first day of school. organizing this informative and fun morning for the Troop 30570, gathered together by the to Consigli himself, who will continue his At the end of the sessions, the students new students. loudspeaker in the school’s tiny front office, long career in education, the last four years of headed into the auditorium for a “less “It’s such an important event because it is a big to lead the student body and staff in the which have been spent serving as Woodland’s is NOT more” fashion show. The show transition between 8th and 9th grades,” said Baione. recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance - the last Principal, by moving into the role of Assistant featured tips from the Peer Mentor group “Any way you can orient students to their new school is one ever to be heard within the walls of this Superintendent of Milford Schools. of clothing that follows the school’s dress important. building. As for Woodland’s flags...the Junior Girl code. Models came on stage with an Baione said that students are able to come to school After completing the Pledge, the girls Scout troop will ensure that those flags which inappropriate outfit to give the students on day one with more confidence after getting to moved to the lobby to receive flags carried in are faded, worn or torn will be properly a visual of “what not to wear” as well as know their new surroundings and making important droves by class representatives, as the teaching retired in an official ceremony as required, appropriate dress they should follow, connections with their Peer Mentors. staff simultaneously took down the flags while those still in fine shape will be put using humor to teach a lesson. The first day of school for Milford High School which had been a permanent fixture in their to good use within the community, in an students will be August 31. classrooms for so many years. appropriate means, to honor their service Principal Craig Consigli, a former Boy to all who stood before them, hand over Scout himself, demonstrated the proper steps heart, day in and day out, over time, as a final of flag-folding to the girls, who then carried farewell to Woodland’s flags. out the task of folding approximately 50 flags

GRADUATES

Evan Ackerman of Mary Creager of Milford Nora Mesdary of Milford received her Milford graduated was among those degree on May 14, 2016, during Emmanuel from Hofstra graduating during the 228th College’s 94th Commencement Exercises University, Hempstead, Commencement at Becker on its campus in Boston. Mesadry, who N.Y., in May 2016, College in Worcester on graduated in December 2015, received a earning a Bachelor of May 14. received a Bachelor of Science in Biology Arts in Dance. with a concentration in health sciences.

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10 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Final Flag Ceremony at the Old BVT Students Shine In SkillsUSA Submitted by Andrew Morrison Blackstone Valley Tech Woodland School Students from Blackstone Valley Tech captured a total of 11 medals in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Championships. Considered the Olympics of vocational technical education, the national championships in Louisville, Ky., featured nearly 6,000

As part of her successful campaign for SkillsUSA National Officer, Valley Tech Health Services senior Stacey Muanya of Milford delivered a speech to the Delegate Assembly Meeting of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. As a National Officer, Stacey will represent SkillsUSA through personal appearances and participate in professional development activities. BVT photo

of the nation’s top career and technical education students competing in skill-based events judged by panels of industry experts. Valley Tech students bolstered their successful track record by capturing two gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, as well as several top-ten placements. This year’s championships also marked the first time a Valley Tech student successfully ran for national office with SkillsUSA. Stacey Muanya, a BVT Health Services senior from Milford, was elected by the House of Delegates to serve a one-year term as a SkillsUSA National Officer. As a Members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 30570 work together to fold the school’s approximately National Officer, Stacey will represent SkillsUSA through personal appearances and will participate in 50 American flags after the flags final day of service at Woodland Elementary School. numerous professional development programs. Contributed photo in the familiar triangular shape, stars facing out, as the flags had performed their daily duty for the final time. Leading the troop outdoors, Consigli endonpton lowered the school’s largest flag from the flagpole, in a final farewell. The Girl Scouts eional Sool istrit looked on as Consigli and Assistant Principal Lisa Kingkade officially folded the last flag together - an appropriate closure to the end of JOB OPENINGS an era for Woodland. Before and After School Programs This was a bittersweet day of many farewells - to the school’s flags, the school building, and Memorial Elementary School & Miscoe Hill to Consigli himself, who will continue his Middle School long career in education, the last four years of which have been spent serving as Woodland’s eore Sool roram Principal, by moving into the role of Assistant Memorial 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Superintendent of Milford Schools. Miscoe 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. As for Woodland’s flags...the Junior Girl (Various Days/School Year)

Scout troop will ensure that those flags which ter Sool roram are faded, worn or torn will be properly Memorial 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. retired in an official ceremony as required, Miscoe 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. while those still in fine shape will be put to good use within the community, in an The After School Program sta may also have the appropriate means, to honor their service Eleven students from Blackstone Valley Tech won national medals in skill-based events at the 2016 opportunity to work early release days per school to all who stood before them, hand over SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. Seen calendar. Perfect job for high school students or a heart, day in and day out, over time, as a final here are: (back row, left to right) Business Technology junior Mina Dehestani of Millville (Silver retiree looking for some extra income! farewell to Woodland’s flags. - Community Service); Health Services graduate Mikayla Corda of Grafton (Silver - Community mploment eins st Service); Drafting and Engineering Technology senior Olivia Klotz of Grafton (Gold - Urban Search & Rescue); Health Services graduate Carson Hope of Sutton (Silver - Health Occupations Email: Lana Laczka at [email protected] or GRADUATES Professional Portfolio); Drafting and Engineering Technology senior Rachel Arnold of Northbridge Sabrina Piche at [email protected]. (Gold - Urban Search & Rescue); Electronics and Engineering Technology seniors Steven Alger Nora Mesdary of Milford received her of Uxbridge and Bryan Desrosiers of Millville (Bronze - Robotics & Automation Technology); degree on May 14, 2016, during Emmanuel (front row, left to right) Health Services junior Josephine Burlingame of Upton; Multimedia College’s 94th Commencement Exercises Communications graduate Rachel DeWolfe of Bellingham (Silver - Photography); Culinary Arts on its campus in Boston. Mesadry, who graduated in December 2015, received a graduate Lauren Mahoney of Sutton (Culinary Arts); and Culinary Arts graduate Rebecca Rose of received a Bachelor of Science in Biology Millbury (Restaurant Service). BVT photo with a concentration in health sciences. EXTRA MILE TUTORING Deans List Locally owned and operated by Steven Perryman, O.D The following Milford residents Tufts University, Medford: Peter Daphne White, Timothy James were named to the Spring 2016 Bae, class of 2018 Macmannis Jr, Vanessa Nora CATCH UP OR deans list at their respective UMASS Amherst, Amherst: Aislinn Mejia, William Riley Morgan Jr, college or university. Orla Varney, Antoun Sade Saad, Yaroslav Vladimirovich Burdin GET AHEAD TUTORING King Dance Academy Becker College, Worcester: Mary Chelsey Ann Mullen, Cory Louis and Zoey Kathleen Payne Creager and Lindsey O’Brien Knopp, Daniel Francis Madden, UMASS Dartmouth, North ALL SCHOOL SUBJECTS Ballet • Tap • Lyrical • Jazz • Modern Bridgewater State University, Drake Michael Meurant, Emily Dartmouth: Deans List-Freda Bridgwater: Lucas L. Bentes, Anne Chaisson, Emma Irene Enam Desalem, Kelly Johnson, GRADES 3 TO 12 Katherine M. Blackburn, Victoria Hobart, Haley Ashton Avila, Cole Morgan, Jessica Pye, Hip-Hop • Contemporary • Acro L. Chiarelli, Emily A. Cotter, Hana Ishiko Colwell, Jackeline Brittany Ramuta, Jeremiah Brian C. Daudelin, Kathryn M. De La Rosa, Jacob Michael Shyne, Michelle Snyderman and Davis, Brianna G. Dean, Haley Papulis, Jessica Goncalves Louisa Stansbury. Chancellor’s Announcing Fall Registration E. Falcon, Michael J. Giurleo, Ferreira, Jingjing Chen, Joseph List for a 3.8 or higher GPA-Alicia Emily R. LaVergne, Anthony Bryant Donato, Justin M Speroni, Boulos, Jessica Griswold and Competitive & Non-Competitive Classes F. Lombardo, Paige L. Philbin, Kaitlyn Laura Allegrezza, Adeline Thibeault 3 years through Adult Thomas C. Senst and George A. Karalyn Nicole Scannell, Kevin University of New Hampshire, Tuttle. Alfred Castiglioni, Mark Wadee Durham: Honors for a GPA of Emmanuel College, Boston: Mikhaeal, Megan Leigh Driscoll, 3.5 to 3.64-Natasha Borges, Don’t Delay - Register Today Amanda De Oliveira, Gianna Moira, Katherine Gattoni, Andre Filadelfo, Gretchen Segers No Registration Fee! Krovocheck and Maria Soto- Nicholas Michael Monica, Rachel and Samantha Cosquete. High Santa Mary Nolan, Ricardo Goncalves Honors for a GPA of 3.65 to Mount Ida College, Newton: Carvalho, Rimannu, Danny 3.84-Jenna Dmohowski, Eric 194 West Street, Milford Destery Pinto and Gaylan Saad, Ryan Kenneth Dahlgren, Brogioli and Carli Cappelletti. 508-654-6298 Garraway Sean Gregory Varney, Simran Highest Honors for a GPA of 508-473-2169 • www.kingdanceacademy.com Roger Williams University, Bristol, Kaur, Sophie Anne Doherty, 3.66 to 4-Julia DoCurral, Jessica www.extramiletutoring.com R.I.: Jennifer Beaulieu. Tatiana Lourdes Couto, Taylor Pelletier and Philip McHenry 31 Granite Street, Milford

AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 11 Greenleaf Garden Club Presents Scholarship Prospect Heights Mayor Inaugurated to Milford Graduate Surrounded by applauding past mayors, Ed Ross took his first steps at the 56th “mayor” of Prospect Heights in mid-July. The inauguration was held in conjunction with Milford’s Annual Portuguese Picnic. Ross is the first mayor of Polish and Jewish heritage. Kevin Rudden photo

Milford Historical Commission Happenings The Milford Historical Commission welcomes visitors every Thursday 1-4 p.m. in Memorial Hall, 30 School St., free of charge. The building, constructed to honor Civil War soldiers, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It housed the Town Library for over 100 years along with the GAR Hall and today it offers one of the finest historic museums in the area. Visitors can tour the Museum on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 – 9 p.m. while members hold their monthly meeting. This offers people who work during the day the opportunity to see the many historical items. Greenleaf Garden Club (GGC) congratulates their 2016 scholarship recipient and Milford Civil War artifacts, military uniforms, boot and shoe items, granite tools, and hospital High School graduate, Caitlyn Flannery. Shown, l-r, are Eileen Milaszewski; Matt Flannery, memorabilia are on display. The Research Room has binders filled with interesting father of Caitlyn; Caitlyn; Candace Skorupa, GGC President; and Sandra Tosches, articles on various subjects, for example: churches, schools, military, sports, celebrations scholarship committee chair. Each year the club awards a $1000 scholarship to a Milford and businesses. resident. Caitlyn will attend Boston University to major in Conservation. She plans to spend A lawn-gathering at the North Purchase District School, 261 Purchase St., is being a semester aboard studying the natural resources of Ecuador through the country’s park planned for the end of August. A Walking Tour of downtown Milford noting historic system and will continue her work at Broadmoor Audubon Camp in Natick. The Greenleaf buildings along the Main Street, from Draper Memorial Park to Sacred Heart Church is Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the Garden Club in the planning stages for the middle of September. Federation of MA, Inc. For information, call Jean DeLuzio, membership chairperson at 508- For information please email [email protected] or call 508-473-8571 473-7790. GGC photo or 508-473-7327.

Taste of the Towns Plan now for the 11th Annual Taste of the Towns Participating restaurants include 3 Restaurant, 110 Grill, prize raffles, a 50/50 cash raffle and a cash bar. on Thursday, September 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Alicante, Atria Draper Place, Bamboo Express, British Beer Tickets can be purchased from Treasurer, Grace Lavallee Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford. This is the Company, Candy Cottage, Dinner & Company, Dunkin’ at 508-473-4493 for $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Auxiliary’s biggest fund raising event of the year. Proceeds Donuts, Hay Wagon, Jalapeno’s Grill, Jr’s Diner, Little Tickets will also be on sale from September 6 in the Gift of this year’s event will support the Medical Center’s White Market, Miss Mendon Diner, Milford Regional Shop and in the Atrium Cafe at the Medical Center along Palliative Care Service. Medical Center’s Atrium Cafe, Oliva’s Market, Price with raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets. Chopper, Restaurant 45 and Wanokura. There will also be

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12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN LIBRARY volume set of Plants and Flowers of Maine: Kate 80 Spruce St., Milford, 508-473-2145 Furbish’s Watercolors, now on display by the Milford Youth Center Highlights Mon thru Thur 9-9 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 Circulation Desk. This beautiful, artistic almanac 24 Pearl St., Milford www.milfordtownlibrary.org of Maine’s diverse plant life celebrates the life and work of botanist Kate Furbish. In the late 19th 508-473-1756 • milfordyouthcenter.net Submitted by Anne Berard and early 20th centuries, in a field dominated by Milford Town Library men, Furbish traveled all over Maine collecting, classifying, and illustrating the native flora. Summer Schedule Devoting 60 years to this passion, she discovered The library is closed on Saturdays through two plants, named for her, and produced over Labor Day. The book drop is open 24 hours per 1000 illustrations. day, seven days a week for returns. #What’s Your Four? Summer Reading Program The Massachusetts Board of Commissioners It’s not too late to register for the summer has issued a reading challenge. Read four books reading program for youngsters, On Your Mark, this summer and share your experience on Get Set READ!; for teens, Get in the Game; social media using the tag, #WhatsYourFour? or for adults, Exercise Your Mind. While the Post the titles and authors of your four books, benefits of summer reading for children are along with a picture of you reading to Facebook, many and required by Milford schools, adults Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat. Tag a friend on can enjoy the summer reading experience too. the post and challenge them to share their four. Adults must register online while children and The campaign grew out of research showing that teens, can sign up in person or by visiting, http:// kids who read four books over the summer do www.readsinma.org/ Passes to Davis Farmland better with reading comprehension in the fall. will be given out in the Children’s Room once And having books and a reading role model in registration is complete. Completed reading logs the home, whether it’s a parent, grandparent or can be brought in August 15 for a certificate and sibling is a better harbinger of reading frequency for a summer reading surprise. than socioeconomic status. Also, why not share The Milford Youth Center thanks the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate your photo and your four on the Milford Town Young Adult—Activities Milford for donating $1800, which was collected as tip money from the Beer Garden which Library’s Facebook page? The young adult room has a full roster was part of the Celebrate Milford Day earlier this summer. Special thanks are extended of activities and games going on including to the Beer Garden volunteers and bartenders who generously contributed their tips. The Center Book Group Afternoon Crafts from 2 to 4 p.m.; Tween Movie The Center Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Shown in the photo, l-r, are: Back Row -Sandra Caproni, Kristen Kibbee, Joe Morais, Tony Night on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Teen August 16 at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center Chiarelli, Fran Trafecante, Steve Manguso and Mike Walsh. Front Row-Amy DiNardi Movie Nights on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. For to discuss The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans Tamagni, Susan Salamone, Laura O’ Callaghan, Joe Soares, Mike Shain, Kathleen the full calendar, visit the library’s website. and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Donovan, Chuck Calagione and Brenda Wheelock. MYC photo Olympics by Daniel James Brown. This bestseller Sarah Wheeler: Artwork tells the story of the University of Washington Thank You 2nd annual Help the Youth B-Ball The artwork of Sarah Wheeler, of Milford, will crew team who took on the powerful British and Thank you the Milford Rotary Club for Tournament be on display near the Reference area in August. German rowers. For information or to reserve a visiting the Center last week to tour the The 2nd annual “Help the Youth B-Ball A senior at Holliston High School this fall, she copy, call the Information Desk, 508-473-2145, facility, for participating in the Milford Tournament” hosted by Jay Resto and Jay’s has a passion for history, English, mythology and ext.219. Summer Food Service Program, and for Classic Babershop will be Sunday, August all forms of art, which carry over into the pieces she’s selected to exhibit. Sarah hopes to major in the generous donation of $1,000 towards 28 in the Milford Youth Center (MYC) Contemporary Book Group art when she goes to college in 2017. the MYC summer camp program. gym at 3 p.m. Signups including a $25 The Contemporary Book group will meet on Thanks also to the Milford National fee will be at Jays Classic Barber Shop, 18 Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Homage to the Card Catalog Bank and its Charitable Foundation for Main St., Milford, for those 18 and older. Program Room to discuss The Silent Sister by The adult display case features an exhibit of Diane Chamberlain. To reserve a copy or for its generous donation of $1,100 towards There will be food, music, face painting, objects, ghosts of libraries’ past. Modern library more information, call Shelley, 508-473-2145, ext. the Center’s Summer Camp program. and of course, lots of basketball. Teams of users may find the card catalog drawers, title 2 or email,[email protected]. It’s due to the generosity of local groups, five will play against each other at the. All and subject cards, and card filing tools quaint, individuals, and companies, like The proceeds will go back to the After School but it used to be how it was done in prior to ESL Classes on Summer Break Milford National Bank and Milford and Summer Camp programs of the computerized and (now) online cataloging Drop-In ESL classes are taking a summer systems. Rotary, that we are able to continue to Center For more information call Besto at hiatus. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September offer free after school programming, an 401-207-1121 6. Flyers are available at the Circulation and Kate Furbish’s Watercolors affordable summer camp, and provide a Reference Desk with suggestions for what to do The library recently purchased a special two- safe and fun environment for the youth of this summer to maintain language skills. Milford. If there are any local businesses or organizations that would like to sponsor MILFORD SENIOR CENTER a camper this summer please contact the Center. Please contact us if you would like The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment to participate! located at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday 9 a.m. Morning Stretch & Balance through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. Gift Shop Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. Tai Chi MILFORD MEETINGS 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the center by calling 508- 11 a.m. Whist Unless otherwise noted, the activities take 473-8334 or emailing [email protected]. 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos place at Town Hall. Official meeting notices Sue Trotta Clark is the director. 1 p.m. Mah Jongg are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board. Friday, August 12 Wednesday For additional information, contact the 12:30 p.m. Annual Luncheon, Prepared by 8 a.m. Walking Club appropriate Board or official. Louie Piazza and Served by Chef Bobby DeVita 8:30 a.m. Game Room Monday, August 15 and Crew with Entertainment by DJ Tom 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Nappi, $7 8:30 a.m. SHINE by appointment Tuesday, August 16 Fully Tuesday, August 16 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Insured Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. Book Club, The Boys in the Boat, by 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Wednesday, August 17 Daniel James Brown. Reserve a copy of the 9 a.m. Zumba Gold Finance Subcommittee, Room 03, 6:30 p.m. book by calling the Milford Town Library’s 10 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes Democratic Town Committee, Room 14, 7 p.m. Information Desk at 508-473-2145 10 a.m. Gift Shop Jason Magnusson Thursday, August 18 TREE SPECIALIST Thursday, August 18 10:15 a.m. Fall Prevention Owner on every job Zoning Board of Appeals, Room 14, 7 p.m. www.skyhooktree.com 12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Luncheon, Aging 1 p.m. Bingo Conservation Commission, Room 03, 7 p.m. Process Effects: Function, Mobility & Balance, 1 p.m. Chess Tuesday, August 23 $5 refundable. Lunch Provided by Cornerstone Thursday Retirement Board, Room 14, 1 p.m. at Milford 8 a.m. Walking Club Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m. Friday, August 26 8:30 a.m. Game Room Monday, August 29 12:30 p.m. Movie, The Imitation Game, No 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Cost and Free Popcorn 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Monday, September 5 Monday 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class PLEASE Labor Day, Town Offices Closed 8 a.m. Walking Club 9:30 a.m. Senior Yoga 8:30 a.m. Game Room 10 a.m. Gift Shop SUPPORT OUR 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet. 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise New England Steak 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Friday ADVERTISERS ! 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers 8 a.m. Walking Club & Seafood Restaurant 9:30 a.m. Cribbage 8:30 a.m. Game Room 10 a.m. Gift Shop 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet THEY BRING 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services YOU THE 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Banquet Rooms Available for any Size Party Tuesday 9 a.m. Hairdresser/Barber (by Appointment) Lunch Wed-Fri & Dinner in the Evening! 8 a.m. Walking Club 9:15 a.m. Fall Prevention TOWN CRIER 8:30 a.m. Game Room 10 a.m. Gift Shop Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold www.nesteakandseafood.com

AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 13 Free Meals for all Milford Kids Local Funding Restored Thanks to Successful Continues to August 30 Overrides of Governor’s Vetoes By Melissa Orff State Rep. John V. Fernandes, D-Milford, State Senator Ryan Fattman, R-Webster, added Staff Reporter announced on August 1 that the House and Senate of the overrides for Milford, “These funds will help Over 4,000 free meals have already been served to kids across Milford were successful over the weekend in voting to boost and restore some local historical sites, and will this summer thanks to a partnership between the Milford Area override Governor Charlie Baker’s recent vetoes of help ramp up economic development in the area”. Humanitarian Coalition and the Hockomock Area YMCA. local earmarks in Milford, Mendon and Hopedale. Among the vetoes that were successfully The Milford Summer Food Service Program provides free lunches to The overridden funds were designated for public overridden included the following local projects:--- children and their caregivers at three different locations in Milford – at safety upgrades in Hopedale and Mendon, • $84,000 for the Milford Police Department and the Memorial Elementary School on Walnut St. at The Milford Youth provided timely assistance for Mendon’s 350th Town Juvenile Advocacy Group to maintain a regional Center on Pearl St., and at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Congress Anniversary, allocated transportation aid to create abuse outreach and intervention program in the St. – Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can regional bus services in Milford and continue long- Greater Milford area. also get a free snack at the Milford Youth Center Mondays through term improvements at Fino Field in Milford. The • $50,000 for the Milford Youth Center. Fridays from 3-3:30 p.m. restored funding also helps establish a Milford/ • $25,000 for the Mendon 350th Town Anniversary The program kicked off after the end of the school year, and although Franklin regional substance abuse prevention celebration. the original hopes of serving over 20,000 meals may be out of reach program and partially assists the outstanding work • $26,900 for public safety improvements for with only one month of summer left to go, the program has hit a being done at the Milford Youth Center. Hopedale. milestone already according to Rev. William MacDonald Murray (a.k.a. “These funding items were thoroughly reviewed • $50,000 in ongoing improvements to historic Father “Mac”), one of the founders of the Milford Area Humanitarian and strongly advanced by the local leaders in Fino Field in Milford. Coalition and Pastor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Milford, Mendon and Hopedale that I represent, • $75,000 to subsidize MWRTA bus service in “Although it has been slower than we anticipated, we have more than so I am pleased that my colleagues, in a clear Milford, $300,000 in contract assistance to the doubled the amount of meals we served last summer,” said Father Mac. and overwhelming fashion, voted to override the MWRTA and $2 million in restored funding to “The program has been very successful by that measure.” Governor’s vetoes,” Fernandes stated. “As I have done Regional Transit Authorities, including the Metro Another impressive number according to Father Mac is the number of over the course of the past 10 years, I vow to continue West Regional Transit Authority. These funds will volunteers who are working to make sure the program run smoothly. that strong partnership and working relationship enable the MWRTA to provide accessible and “We have had over 100 volunteers – from people in the community to with local leaders during the remainder of my service affordable bus services to the residents of Milford. members of the rotary, fire department, the hospital…it’s spectacular.” as Representative.” • $25,000 for public safety upgrades in Mendon. Father Mac also reiterated that the Summer Food Services Program is not just open to those who can’t afford to provide lunch for their children. “We don’t do checks; we are open to every child and teen in the community,” he said. “Everyone is welcome.” Blackstone Heritage Corridor Releases Strategic Each of the sites not only provide a healthy lunchtime meal, but they also provide entertainment in the form of games, programs, and Plan for Public Comment company for both kids and adults. “We have lots of fun activities and games each day and coming together Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Participants applied their extensive Valley for current and future gen- also gives the caregivers the chance to get together with other caregivers Inc. (BHC) has developed a 10- knowledge base to contemplate erations.” and talk,” said Father Mac. year strategic plan and is inviting challenges and opportunities that Cutler notes that when Congress The Food Services Program will continue to provide free lunches the public to review and comment BHC and the National Heritage established the Blackstone River through August 30 and with numerous activities still planned for the on it. “A great deal of thought Corridor are likely to face during Valley National Heritage Corridor different locations, there are hopes to provide many more meals in the and discussion went into what the 10-year period of the plan. in 1986, a federal commission was weeks ahead. ultimately became a very succinct Each subcommittee gave birth to created to operate the National Following are some of the upcoming events scheduled for the Milford list of strategies for our nonprofit an overall vision for the resource Heritage Corridor. With the termi- Food Services Program: organization through 2026,” Char- category and developed a list of nation of the federal Commission • Lunch with your Principal: Join Principals Burns from Memorial lene Cutler, BHC Executive Direc- strategies that would achieve their in 2014, the authority and respon- Elementary, August 18, and Firth from Brookside Elementary, tor explained. “It was intense work vision. Those visions and strate- sibility of managing the National August 22, for lunch at Memorial School; over a short period of time, but gies were then compiled into this Heritage Corridor was transferred • Healthy taste tests with Chef Vanessa from Project Bread: Try professional and effective because strategic plan. to BHC. “The Strategic Plan,” she some delicious healthy foods and dips. Friday, August 12 at Trinity, of the expertise of the members of “Within the Strategic Plan docu- explains, “builds on the previous Mondays August 15 and 22 at Memorial, and Friday, August 26 at the subcommittees.” ment are highlighted mission-area thoughtful and comprehensive Milford Youth Center. To develop the Strategic Plan, strategies that BHC will use to planning work done previously • Massachusetts Safe Routes to School: Learn about walking and subcommittees of the BHC Board develop future work plans, bud- by the Commission and provides biking safety on Friday, August 12 at Milford Youth Center, of Directors were formed to lead gets, and funding requests,” Cutler great foundation for our next 10 Thursday, August 25 at Trinity, and Friday, August 26, at Memorial the work in specific areas of the pointed out. “BHC’s ultimate goal y e ar s .” • Puppet Making with Ms. Dunn: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trinity BHC mission: Environment, His- is to become a self-sufficient non- To review the strategic plan, (except August 16) torical & Cultural Resources, and profit, to be valued and sustained visit BHC’s website (Blackstone- • Police and Fire themed week: August 22-26 at all sites Economic Development & Com- by the people of the Blackstone HeritageCorridor.org). Click on • Music activities: August 29 and 30 at all sites munity Revitalization. Nearly 50 Valley, and to continue the leader- “About BHC” and select “Stra- people participated on those sub- ship of the former Commission, tegic Plan.” Comments should committees, representing Board providing a variety of opportu- be directed to BHC’s Executive of Director members, partners, nities for residents and visitors Director, Charlene Perkins Cutler, residents, businesses, corpora- alike to preserve and promote the by email at ccutler@Blackstone- tions, municipalities, nonprofits, environmental, historical, cultural HeritageCorridor.org and should state agencies and federal agencies. and recreational resources of the be sent by September 1.

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14 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Government Town Officials Critique Proposed State Allots Milford Seed Money for Heroin Addiction Prevention and Treatment “40B” Project By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist By Kevin Rudden need for police services. When the state legislature over-rode numerous line item vetoes by Governor Charlie Staff Reporter/Columnist • Town Engineer: concerns regarding Baker in the state’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget, one of the items now funded is an $84,000 Milford sent a package of information how the sewage from the site is going grant to be used as “seed money” in creating a regional program to prevent heroin from various town departments to the to be designed and need for updated addiction and provide treatment for those suffering from opiate addictions. Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency habitat evaluation. Selectmen Chairman William Buckley said the funds will be managed by the Milford (MassHousing) by its August 3 deadline, Selectman William Kingkade said a Police Department, with contributions sought from Milford and neighboring owns on a critiquing the proposed “Robsham Village” few issues mentioned in the departmental per capita basis -- $1 for each of a town’s residents – to keep the programs up and running – a 300-unit rental apartment complex that reviews stood out. “Do we have the for participating towns. would be built at 462-466 East Main St. (Rt. equipment that can reach a four-story or Coupled with this appropriation, the legislature also passed legislation allowing police 16), opposite Whispering Pine Dr., under five-story building?” if there is a fire, he to take opiate-addicted persons into protective custody, much the same way that drunk the state’s “Chapter 40B” affordable housing asked. Kingkade also voiced concern about drivers currently are. Buckley said this new law should aid the police in taking care of process. the Milford Water Company needing to those with opiate addictions. MassFinancing will determine whether install a bigger water main while residents The Board of Selectmen will soon be discussing putting an article on the fall Special the site meets its “Project Eligibility/Site now have to forego all outside water use. Town Meeting to allocate Milford’s per capita funds – at $1 per resident, it would work out Approval” guidelines, a necessary step “Keep in mind this is five stories on to about $28,000 – to the new program. before developer Eden Management Inc. of top of the [parking] garage,” Police Chief Waltham can file a comprehensive permit Thomas O’Loughlin, present at the board application with the town that will be heard meeting, reminded the board. “Given the by the Zoning Board of Appeals. height of the building, every call we answer Town Administrator Richard Villani [there] will require two officers,” the chief reviewed the group of comments with continued. “That’s no different than the the Board of Selectmen on July 25, hotels.” Dr. Steven V. Pittman, DMD | Dr. John P. Ouano, DMD | Dr. Wael Youse, DMD summarizing them as follows: Answering questioning from Chairman • Planning Board: sanitary sewer line William Buckley, O’Loughlin said his WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL A wisdom tooth or third molar can become trapped under the gums and is not available; safety issue due to department would try to get the developer become infected or damage the other teeth. We have performed limited access – only one connection to install “repeaters” to boost police and fire thousands of wisdom tooth extractions. It takes less than an hour and to East Main St. (Rt. 16); and, need for radio communications in the area. Buckley can be done right in our offices. Before removing a wisdom tooth, we'll traffic analysis. asked Villani to update the departmental evaluate them and answer all of your questions. • Sewer Department: East Main comments to include that issue. DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY St. pump station is not capable of Selectman Brian Murray said the Dental implants are the most innovative area in accepting additional flows without departmental comments were more dentistry today. Spaces from missing teeth can be fixed using dental implants - titanium "anchors" 113 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757 being upgraded. appropriate to be given to the Zoning Board that are used to substitute tooth roots to support a • Milford Public Schools: uncertainties of Appeals rather than MassFinancing. “The dental crown or bridge. With implants, you can talk, related to increased student feedback is great. Unfortunately, I don’t eat and laugh like you did with your natural teeth." enrollment. think it is what MassFinancing is looking 172 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 • Milford Water Company: water main for,” he said. will need to be upgraded and need The town should give the state agency a to know what they need for fire flows review of the project’s financial feasibility (gallons per minute). “even it’s cursory at best,” he suggested. • Milford Fire Department: concerns Also, the response to MassFinancing should on increased call volume and access to look at how appropriate this project is in the buildings. terms of local housing needs and previous • Town Planner: need for traffic study; efforts to meet affordable housing goals. application is inconsistent with the He termed these “broad policy issues that state’s Sustainable Development MassFinancing is looking at.” principles; and, concern about Murray said, the state provide grants residential use of Business Park-zoned of up to $10,000 to hire third-party property. consultants to help review Chapter 40B • Police Chief: need for traffic volume proposals, and the town should apply for and traffic control studies; traffic one. condition concerns during peak rush hour periods; and, potential increased

Planners Discuss Possible Zoning Changes By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist The Planning Board spent roughly half of its July 12 board meeting reviewing Town Planner Larry Dunkin’s proposed language for a Zoning By-law amendment that would regulate how commercial vehicles could be parked in residential areas and another proposal to expand uses allowed under Office Park zoning. In terms of commercial vehicles, Dunkin said he incorporated ideas from two residents who spoke to the board at past meetings about updating parking regulations, plus board members Kennelly and Marble Mainini. Dunkin said he used definitions of vehicle sizes from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, “So that we didn’t have to re-invent it.” Calagione said he wanted to see how the new parking regulations recently approved by the Board of Selectmen were working out before advocating any zoning changes. Either change might make existing problems of commercial vehicles parking in residential neighborhoods worse, he said. Dunkin said it could take six to eight months to judge how the selectmen’s new regulations are working out. Local attorney Ernest Pettinari discussed wording he and Dunkin came up with for a proposed Zoning By-law amendment that would allow The Gutierrez Company of Burlington to have uses other than office space for its proposed 625,000 square foot office park – the Stone Ridge Corporate Center off Deer St. from Cedar St. (Rt. 85) near the Route I-495 on-ramp. Company officials recently met with the board to discuss interest by the Restaurant Depot chain to open one of its wholesale restaurant supply centers in Stone Ridge. “Without your cooperation, we’re dead in the water,” Pettinari told board members as he asked for a public hearing in September to review the proposal prior to the fall Special Town Meeting typically held in October. “You’re putting retail in the business park,” Kennelly said. “You can dress it up. You can call it anything you want, but it’s retail.” Mainini said he would be more amenable to the proposal if Restaurant Depot were to move its corporate headquarters to the site.

AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 15 Government Maybe Now They Won’t Park There! Legislative Selectmen, By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Over-ride Funds Administrator Finalize The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on July 25 to back Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin’s request to create “Tow Zones” on the north side of Franklin St. for a distance Local Bus Service Annual Review of 310 feet from Main St. and on the south side of Franklin St. from Main St. to the corner By Kevin Rudden of Grove St. Process Staff Reporter/Columnist By Kevin Rudden His reason? People parking illegally there are not moving their cars, even after receiving Citing a decline in state revenues, $25 tickets, the chief said. Staff Reporter/Columnist Governor Charlie Baker last month The Board of Selectmen and Town The parking problem started when a Franklin St. resident installed a volleyball court in reduced a number of line item increases his back yard, attracting guests who park in the current “No Parking” areas. “The illegal Administrator Richard Villani spent last and local “earmarks” from the state’s Fiscal month putting the finishing touches on parking of these vehicles has impeded police vehicles responding to calls from police Year 2017 budget before approving it. headquarters as they utilize the driveway on Franklin St. and they have impeded the ability new policies and procedures for the board Among those cuts were increased funding to review Villani’s performance each year of residents of Franklin St. pulling into or out of their driveways,” O’Loughlin said. for the MetroWest Regional Transit “The issue of parking tickets has had no impact on these conditions and it appears that and for Villani to annually review the Authority (MWRTA) and an earmark for performance of town department heads the owners of the vehicles view the $25 parking fine as a reasonable expense to park their Milford, both needed to pay for starting vehicles,” the chief continued. reporting to him. local bus transportation in Milford. “Personally, I think you’ve nailed it,” He asked to install “Tow Zone” signs “to impress upon people it says ‘No Parking’ and State Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford, we mean it,” O’Loughlin concluded. Chairman William Buckley told Villani confirmed last week that the House and at the board’s July 11 meeting, where Senate over-rode those vetoes on the the town administrator recommended weekend of July 30-31. MWRTA bus replacing a numerical rating system with service is now slated to begin on August written narratives addressing how well 29. goals and objectives were met. While the funding hung in the balance, At the board’s July 25 meeting, the “We have to proceed as if the funding board approved the goals and “weighting” was there to make sure that we’re moving percentages that Villani asked to be forward,” Selectmen Chairman William measured upon: Buckley said at his board’s July 11 meeting. • File and complete Community “Our intention is to move forward,” agreed Compact applications for the MWRTA’s Carl Damigella. “We want Technology and for Fixed Bus Route to make sure that we’re moving forward.” Transportation and implement Damigella outlined his plans to conduct best practices with delegation to a series of outreach meetings in late July appropriate department heads for and early August, including providing implementation. (20 percent) residents with “Charlie Cards” to pay • Develop and implement department for bus trips and facilitating services for head evaluation process. (20 percent) the handicapped and disabled. Once the • Improve communication with and schedule and route map are finalized, they performance of department heads would be printed and ready to distribute, and levels of cooperation between he said. “The public outreach you’re departments (30 percent) scheduling is a good idea,” Selectman • Increased communication with Brian Murray said. committees and commissions to The MWRTA also will make buses include Industrial Development available for people to try out the route Commission, Finance Committee, before it “goes live,” Damigella said. Historical Commission, Council on On July 11, the board appointed a Aging, Commission on Disability, seven-member Ad Hoc Transportation Cultural Council, Youth Commission Advisory Committee and approved its and Transportation Advisory They’re going places. statement of purpose. Members are: Committee. (10 percent) • Susan Clark, Senior Center director; • Coordinate administrative tasks and We’re helping them get there. • Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli; duties. (20 percent) • Michael Soares, a Finance Committee Selectman Brian Murray expressed member; concerns about complying with • Francisco Ramos, employed by Health appropriate laws during the evaluation Care for All and a CHNA-6 member; procedure, citing a memo from Town • Michelle Zale of the Milford Area Counsel Gerald Moody to the board about Humanitarian Coalition; issues in another town’s process. Buckley • Brian Long, a Town Meeting Member; replied that Moody’s memo noted that and, as long as the final discussion occurs in a • George Clemens, a Milford Town public meeting, there should be no issues. Library trustee. Each selectman should do his own review Hopkinton H.S. Hopedale H.S. Bellingham H.S. At the advisory committee’s first and then the board chairman should Olivia Casella Katie Commerford Hunter Haynes meeting on July 20, Crisafulli was combine them into a final document for Simmons College Roger Williams University Bentley University elected its chairman and Long as its vice- public discussion, Buckley said. Selectman chairman, Town Administrator Richard William Kingkade recommended that Villani said – in addition to the combined review – “The purpose of the committee shall giving Villani copies of each selectman’s be advisory in nature to the Board comments. of Selectmen concerning all matters Buckley said the goals and objectives regarding the proposed fixed route bus part of the review can change during service to be provided by the MetroWest a given year. “It’s a living document. Regional Transit Authority, including, As things change, we change it.” He but not limited to, increasing public encouraged each board member to meet Blackstone Valley Regional Nipmuc Regional H.S. Milford H.S. awareness of the service, assisting with Vocational Technical H.S. Sarah Plutnicki Marilyn Saha with Villani at least once a quarter to Carson Hope University, of Vermont University of Massachusetts information regarding operation, route provide him with individual one-on-one University of Maine of travel, ridership and recommendations feedback on his performance. The Milford National is pleased to announce the recipients of the for improved service,” reads the statement Kingkade noted he was happy with 2016 Shelley D. Vincent III Scholarship. This annual program awards of purpose written by Selectman Brian the review process and the goals and six $1,000 scholarships to area students who achieve academic Murray and approved by the board on objectives as long as Villani was happy excellence and demonstrate other qualities worthy of this recognition. July 11. with them as well. “This can’t be achieved The scholarship was first awarded in 1997, in memory of Shelley D. Town Administrator Richard Villani without delegation and support of Vincent III, former Milford National President and Chairman of the told the board during a July 25 meeting staff,” Buckley noted. “I think that’s Board. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! that town officials and the MWRTA have important,” Kingkade added. “As a town finalized a bus route designed to take less administrator, you’re kind of an expert than an hour to complete and minimize generalist.” any traffic disruptions, Damigella plans to take the advisory committee on a bus ride along the route, Villani added.

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By Kevin Rudden Forgit to fill vacant Commission on • Accepted the resignation of Lisa • Discussed possible amendments to Staff Reporter/Columnist Disability posts. (July 11) White from the Milford Cultural the town’s Zoning By-laws involving Board of Health • Appointed Patricia Salomon to fill Council. (July 25) the language regarding the allowed • Appointed Town Engineer Mike a vacancy on the Milford Cultural • Agreed to send commendation letters height of fences, employee parking Dean as Assistant Title 5 Agent to Council. (July 11) to State Rep.John Fernandes and State in required yards and expanding handle septic system plan reviews and • Appointed Alternate Member Shelly Sen. Ryan Fattman for supporting the Office Residential zone to be inspections. (July 18) Leclaire to being a permanent Governor Charlie Baker’s legislation expanded to include properties • Reviewed the costs for disposing member of the Personnel Board. (July that prevents illegal immigrants from bordered by Congress St., Fayette old TV sets at the Cedar St. (Rt. 85) 11) obtaining Massachusetts driver’s St., Exchange St. and the municipal transfer station, which are now set • Appointed Villani as the town’s Dog licenses. (July 25) parking lot. (July 12) at $35 for large TV sets and $25 for Hearing Officer, with an annual • Agreed to send a letter thanking the • Chairman Patrick Kennelly read smaller ones. Health Agent Paul stipend of $2,500. (July 11) Milford National Bank and Trust a letter from the “Laurelwood Mazzuchelli noted the cost to have • Approved transferring up to $5,000 Company for donating a lot at 8 Park at Milford” condo development them taken from the transfer station from the Avis Pond interest fund for Terrace to the town for use by the trustees stating that they had for ultimate disposal has increased the Vernon Grove Cemetery Trustees Police Department. (July 25) decided not to make two proposed risen from an initial $900 per load to to use to repair and reset 37 slate changes to Dewey Circle approved $.13 per pound to a current rate of headstones. (July 11) Board of Sewer Commissioners by the board on May 3 to reduce the $.19 per pound. (July 18) • Approved O’Loughlin’s request for a • Approved sewer connection permits amount of impervious pavement by • Reviewed draft permits to operate a “Caution Children” sign on Beaver St. for 59 Dilla St., 304 Purchase St., 306 creating a landscaped center island registered marijuana dispensary and northbound at Maple. (July 11) Purchase St. and 18 Coolidge Rd. in the middle of the cul-de-sac and be a registered marijuana dispensary • Supported the Milford Pond (July 19) narrowing the paved road width by agent – each with an annual fee Committee’s request to erect a sign • Corrected a sewer connection permit two feet. (July 12) of $100. Mazzuchelli said Sage asking boaters to clean their boats issued on June 21 for 4 Naples St. Cannabis requested the permits for its after each use to prevent the spread of by voting to issue it for the correct Zoning Board of Appeals Commerce Way medical marijuana “aquatic invasives.” (July 11) address of 2 Naples St. (July 19) • Granted a special permit to Anthony facility. (July 18) • Approved an order of taking for • Approved sending a letter to the and Mary Oliva to replace an • Reviewed inspection reports for food a 3,845 square-foot easement Planning Board regarding a proposed existing awning on their building at service establishments inspected connecting Walden Woods site plan waiver for the Depot St. 89 East Main St. (Rt. 16) with a roof during June and July. The Honey Dew condominium property to the Upper Tavern at 43-45 Depot St. would have overhang. (July 14) Donuts store at 140 South Main St. Charles Trail, with all costs of the no effect on the town’s sewer system. • Granted a variance to F&D Central (Rt. 140), Children’s Korner on Cuniff acquisition – including $500 in (July 19) Realty Corp., Inc. for a new house at Ave. and Evergreen Center on Fortune damages to property owners Stone 21 Casey Dr. that has one corner of Blvd. had no violations. (July 18) Ridge Management, LLC – being Planning Board its garage located 28.7 feet away from • Mazzuchelli noted trash disposal covered by donations from the • Voted to send an unfavorable the front lot line, rather than the tonnage in June was the highest Friends of the Upper Charles Trail. recommendation to the Zoning required 30 feet. (July 14) monthly amount recorded over the (July 11) Board of Appeals (ZBA) on a special past nine years, weighing 837.48 tons • Supported Dog Hearing Officer Brian permit request by Corey Macdonald – a 19 percent increase over May’s Murray’s decision that a Doberman of 20 North Pond Terrace to keep tonnage. (July 18) named Ransom at 155 Congress St. four hens on the property. (July 12) should be confined to that house or • Approved an amended site plan Board of Selectmen in a securely locked and enclosed allowing parking at 6-12 Industrial • Heard resident Jamie Wheelock outdoor run on those premises and Rd. to be increased from 309 to 500 question the board on whether –if removed from them, should be spaces. The site is where Amazon. town officials had investigated his muzzled and kept on a leash. (July 11) com, Inc. plans to open its Amazon Before & A er Salon request to erect “Swim at Your Own • Reappointed Andrej Starkis for a two- Delivery Center warehouse. (July 12) Risk” signs at local quarry holes. year term as the board’s representative • Approved a site plan waiver for the at Chairman William Buckley said the on the Milford TV board of directors. Depot St. Tavern at 43-45 Depot St. Always Hair board’s consensus was to use “No (July 1) (July 12) Cuts, Colors, Perms, Highlights, Keratin Trespassing” signs and not follow up • Selectman Brian Murray requested • Voted to send a favorable Before and After Salon has merged on Wheelock’s request. (July 11) that Rand and Carolyn Barthel of recommendation to the ZBA on a with Always Hair in Milford. • Met Milford’s newest police officers, Mendon make a presentation to the variance request by F&D Central introduced by Police Chief Thomas board about reasons to oppose the Realty Corp., Inc. for a new house All your favorite color O’Loughlin: Officer Mark Castiglione, proposed Spectra Energy Corp./ at 21 Casey Dr. that has one corner specialists combined Officer James Woodward and Officer Algonquin Gas pipeline. Buckley of its garage located 1.3 feet closer with the best stylists Todd Fletcher. (July 11) suggested Town Engineer Mike to the front lot line setback than in one salon! • Approved end-of-fiscal year account Dean meet with them first and then allowed. (July 12) transfers totaling $5,052. (July 11) schedule the couple for sometime in SERVING Men, Women • Approved a hiring schedule for a September. (July 11) & Children replacement Information Technology • Reviewed O’Loughlin’s report on Support Technician, with the board police activity at town-licensed Walk-ins welcome! to look at finalist(s) at its August 22 establishments from January through meeting. (July 11) June. (July 11) 508-473-4664 • 508-473-5163 91 Medway Rd. • Heard an update from Chairman • Approved a one-day All-alcoholic (Rte. 109 in Kohl’s Plaza), Milford Robert Mitchell on the status of the Beverages liquor license and a one- Industrial Development Commission’s day entertainment license for The (IDC) plans to focus on traffic Tradesman at 284 West St. (Rt. 140) concerns, downtown revitalization to hold its annual outdoor local music and work force support. (July 11) concert from noon to midnight on • Heard a report from Town September 4. (July 25) Administrator Richard Villani that • Heard a report from Villani that Tree all hazardous materials had been Warden Charles Reneau has begun removed from the vacant Archer pruning and shaping the trees along Rubber factory on Central St. Main St., a project expected to be and the company was performing completed by next month. (July 12) The Season is NOW! groundwater testing to determine if • Heard a report from Villani that – The best time to plan for the upcoming heating season! any pollutants were present. (July 11) once the state’s Community Compact Rebates for home & water heating equipment are available – • Heard a report from Villani that Sage program begins to accept Fiscal Year Cannabis had its final Massachusetts 2017 applications – he will apply for save money, reduce energy and live comfortably! Department of Public Health two topics: Information Technology inspection at its Commerce Way and Transportation. 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AUGUST 12, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 17 Sports Milford Legion Ends ‘Successful Micros Show Character Milford Players Lead Post 59 Year’ in Zone 4 Playoffs During Playoff Run to Postseason By Chris Villani By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist The Milford Legion baseball team rattled off 20 wins and put The 2016 season did not end in a championship The 2016 Milford Legion baseball season featured yet together a 2016 campaign that had manager Steve DiVitto feeling for the Milford Micros, but head coach Jeff Brown another trip to the postseason, and skipper Steve DiVitto good about his team’s performance, even though the season came still had plenty of positives to take from a 7-11 points to Milford products as some of the biggest cogs in to an end before reaching the state tournament. campaign that ended in a first-round playoff exit. the wheel turning another 20-win campaign for Post 59. “We had a good group, a good core group of guys who were “The games were close, we competed well Aidan Wilde is heading into his junior year at Milford there this year,” DiVitto said. “We like what the future will hold as against some really good teams” Brown said. “We High, and was once again one of Post 59’s leading well with 14 guys eligible to come back next summer.” had some strong pitching performances and I was offensive threats with a .384 batting average and a team- Milford earned wins over Framingham and Main South in the pleased with the character of the kids who came high 32 RBIs. double-elimination Zone 4 bracket, but once again struggled at through the program this summer.” “Aidan is one of those kids that makes people not Northbridge. Post 59 has not won on the road against Post 343 That character, Brown said, was on full display realize he is only a sophomore,” DiVitto said. “His since 2010, and the trend continued with a 3-0 loss on July 14, when Milford turned around a 0-3 start to get maturity really showed through the season and we know and a 8-0 defeat on July 16. The latter sent Northbridge to the back in position to make the playoffs. the future looks bright for him.” zone championship series and brought Milford’s season to a close “To win the next four games after the start was a Kevin Valentine, a Milford resident, Mt. St. Charles at 20-8. testament to their maturity,” the coach said. “That graduate, and Worcester State student, once again served “We had some spurts during the year where we would was the most proud I was through the course of as the ace of the pitching staff. He finished the year with have great pitching and no offense, or great offense and little the season. Even after losing a few to start, we a 4-1 record on the mound and a 1.31 ERA. Valentine pitching,” DiVitto said. “Every year we go on a bit of a run, but were able to maintain that competitive edge.” struck out nearly one batter per inning, and only walked unfortunately the bats went a little cold and we could not get the Milford bowed out in the first round of the five during his 26 innings of work. Due to his age, he will job done to get out of the bracket.” playoffs against a Medway team Brown described not be eligible to return to the team next summer. Still, the skipper said he was proud of the way his team was as “great.” “Kevin had a great two year run for us,” DiVitto said. able to compete. On the mound this summer, Nate Erwin and “He came back from college to be our ace on the mound “As coaches, we ask a lot of the players and the sacrifice and Dan Corsini helped lead the way, Brown said, and he did a great job. He had to carry us on the hill for commitment was there,” he said. “They competed this year and with each twirling three complete games. Kevin awhile.” that’s what our program is all about.” and Brendan Cambrola also provided important In addition to Valentine, Milford High graduate Jeff Milford loses four players from this year’s roster, including staff innings coming out of the bullpen, with the pair Besozzi will also not be coming back, due to age, in 2017. ace Kevin Valentine and leadoff hitter Matt Decina. But the bulk logging a dozen appearances and 34 innings A three-year legion player, Besozzi hit .286 with 12 RBIs of the roster is eligible to come back. Bellingham’s Shawn Rebello between them. in 63 at bats this summer. put together a breakout campaign with a .408 average, including “By the end of the regular season, the pitching Several other Milford players are eligible to come back two home runs and 26 RBIs. was what we really counted on,” Brown said. next summer, including to-be MHS senior Blake Hill. “Shawn stormed onto the scene this year,” DiVitto said. “He “That’s what carried us.” The lefty slugger had 13 extra base hits for Post 59 this played a tremendous, and I mean tremendous centerfield for us. The head coach also heaped praise upon the year, including three triples and two home runs. Milford He has a ton of speed and is a great player and a hell of a kid. He’s bats, pointing specifically to Corsini, a first resident Joe Sanchioni, another Mt. St. Charles product, a pleasure to coach.” baseman when not pitching who hit .425 this hit .387 in 31 at bats and Alex Coady, heading into his Aidan Wilde is heading into his junior year at Milford High, season as well as second baseman Matt Shaver, a sophomore year at Milford High, had three hits in limited and was once again one of Post 59’s leading offensive threats with .300 hitter with five runs batted in. Third baseman action. a .384 batting average and a team-high 32 RBIs. Dillon Jordan had a .404 on base percentage and On the mound, MHS senior to-be Alex Macek won In addition to Decina, who hit .371, and Valentine, who went outfielder Ryan Gonclaves batted .356. three starts and finished with a 2.57 ERA. MHS grad 4-1 with a 1.13 ERA, Milford High product Jeff Besozzi and “Up and down the lineup, our bats allowed us to Brian Ireland pitched in 10 games, including two starts, Blackstone Valley Tech graduate Tyler Broduer are not eligible to stay in games with very good teams,” Brown said. working 19 innings for the summer. Tylor Renaud, come back next season. Jordan, Cambrola, and Eric Lucier are not another soon-to-be senior at MHS, became a stopper out “Jeff was a three-year player for us and another hard worker eligible to come back next summer due to age of the bullpen for Post 59. He pitched in 12 games, all in who wanted to be in the lineup every day,” DiVitto said. “Tyler restrictions, Brown said, adding other players may relief, and earned three wins to go along with a 2.86 ERA. was a bulldog for us, a grinder. We were happy to have him in also move on to legion baseball or other summer “We had a good group, a good core group of guys who our rotation.” leagues. were there this year,” DiVitto said. “We like what the “Those three kids,” the coach said, “are kids who future will hold as well with 14 guys eligible to come back committed the past three years to the teams and next summer.” were really great teammates. We will definitely be NEED missing their bats and gloves next summer.” CASH? NATHANS’ Harlem Wizards Game TOP DOLLAR Jewelers The Milford Junior Woman’s Club (MJWC) of the contact and number of tickets. Advanced Student and PAID for Gold, General Federation of Women’s Clubs of MA is again Senior Citizen tickets are $10; advanced Adult tickets Silver, 508-473-7375 hosting the Harlem Wizards on Tuesday October 18, at are $12. 157 Main Street the Milford High School Gym. 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18 MILFORD TOWN CRIER AUGUST 12, 2016 Sports SPORTS FLASH Milford’s Manguso Earns State By Chris Villani Hall of Fame Honor Volunteer Experience at the 2016 By Chris Villani Pan-Mass Challenge Sports Reporter/Columnist Legendary Milford High hoops coach Steve Manguso will After riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge for the past six years, it was finally time for me to see add another significant line to a stellar coaching resumé how the other half lives. this November when he is inducted into the Massachusetts I’ve been honored to take part in the annual two-day bike ride, one that raises millions Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. of dollars each year — including an estimated $46 million in 2016 — for the Dana-Farber “It went by real quick and it was a lot of fun,” Manguso said, Cancer Institute. But a busy schedule and a month away covering the 2016 presidential reflecting on a career at MHS that included 435 wins and a campaigns meant no time for training this summer, so no PMC ride for me. Instead, I dozen league titles. “I think a lot about the great kids I had decided to pitch in as a volunteer at one of the second-day water stops at Brewster’s Nickerson the pleasure to work with. They played their hearts out for me State Park. and I will always be truly indebted. I figured this would be a pretty easy day compared to riding. I soon learned how woefully “This is their award,” the man affectionately known as incorrect that notion is. “Goose” added. “They all had a piece of it.” Milford High Basketball First of all, the volunteers are awake as early as the riders. I showed up to Nickerson around Manguso, 63, is entering his 4th season as an assistant coach coach Steve Manguso 5:30 a.m. to see dozens of people clad in light-blue volunteer T-shirts already busy setting up at Clark University in Worcester. He will be officially inducted shown coaching one his bike racks and decorations, mixing Gatorade, and fixing peanut butter sandwiches. during a November 20 banquet at Holy Cross’s Hogan Center. teams will be inducted I helped put together a bike rack and then I assigned myself to Gatorade and water-pouring Manguso finished his tenure at MHS after the 2013 season into the Massachusetts duty, figuring it was a place where I could do the least amount of damage. After four hours and a Central District championship, the second of his career. Basketball Coaches of lugging jugs, filling water bottles, and struggling to keep pace with the old timers, many of It began in the mid 1970s when he returned to his alma Association Hall of Fame whom have worked this water stop for more than a dozen years, I felt like I had just pedaled matter after four years at Bridgeport University and started this fall. Town Crier file from Bourne to Provincetown. coaching under fellow Hall of Famers like Dick Corbin and photo In truth, riding is the harder job. Waves of cyclists rolled through Brewster drenched in Charlie Stand, not to mention the Hall of Fame coach and sweat thanks to the early morning humidity. But they pressed on, driven by the thought of athletic director who hired him, Nick Zacchilli. loved ones battling cancer and those they’ve lost, often memorialized with a photo on a jersey Manguso guided Milford to a district title and the state final in 1998, a run that included or taped to the handlebars of a bike. a stunning upset over a previously unbeaten St. John’s High School in Shrewsbery squad By just after 9 a.m., most of the riders had already passed Brewster and continued on the in the district semifinal. Wins like that became a hallmark for Manguso, who coached one final 37 miles to the finish line, but not all. Some of the slower cyclists did not arrive until of the smallest schools in Central Mass division 1 and still routinely got his team to WPI, after 10, but their resolve and determination stood out. One of them vowed this, his first the annual site for the district’s final four squads. PMC, would not be his last. Another smiled as she pedaled away from her friend, teasing “I remember when we went from the Midland to the Mid-Wach ‘A’ and someone called with a shout over her shoulder of “I’m not last anymore!” me and said ‘you’re going to get your butt kicked,’” Manguso said. “We did a little bit there And all of the more than 10,000 riders and volunteers served as shining examples of a early on. I remember my second year, we went to Fitchburg and they were on another shared commitment, dedication, and spirit that has come to define this signature weapon in level. We got killed and it gave us a peak at what we needed to do to compete at that level. the ongoing fight against this dreaded disease. “Two years later, they still had a D1 [college] player on the team and we beat them,” he continued. “Our kids wanted to get to that level. The gap got smaller, and we started beating them.” By the time the 1990s rolled around, Milford beat Fitchburg as often as not in what became one of the state’s best rivalries. It was a sign that Milford basketball had achieved a Helping Find a Cure for Cancer, PMC level comparable with the school’s perennially successful football and baseball programs. “When I got the job [former MHS football coach] Dennis Breen was winning Super Rolls Through Mendon Bowls, Charlie Stand was winning titles, I was just trying to attract athletes,” Manguso said. “I wanted to have a sport people were going to like to play and wanted the kids to have a good experience. A lot of the time that mans being as successful as you can be. “I am just indebted to these kids,” he repeated. “A lot of great, great kids.”

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