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BY JASON BLEAU a lot of opportunities for students CORRESPONDENT if they do choose Shepherd Hill.” DUDLEY/CHARLTON – The Web site’s theme is a puz- Leaders from within the Shepherd zle with three different sections Hill community have debuted a playing off of the idea of piecing new project to help bridge the gap together what Shepherd Hill has between high school and middle to offer. The first section, “Laying school for eighth graders prepar- Out the Pieces,” is an overview ing to move up to the regional of the school complete with a high school. detailed virtual tour. Committee The Dudley-Charlton member Cutter Beck presented Leadership Committee is com- this page, which he helped work prised of leaders from different on, as a way to introduce students grade levels within Shepherd Hill to the layout or Shepherd Hill as Regional High School seeking to a facility. make a difference for their fel- “We put a lot of time in to mak- low students. Previously known ing this tour the best that we as the Superintendent Advisory could with the resources avail- Council, the group works with able,” Beck said. “We hope that Superintendent Steven Lamarche it’s used by students coming up to initiate projects with the better- to Shepherd Hill so they can get a ment of students across the dis- view of the land.” trict in mind. During a meeting The page also includes a look of the Dudley Charlton Regional at what school schedules are like including how lunch periods are Jason Bleau Photos School Committee on May 25, members of the group provided spaced out. Madison Bosowski, Nathan Miglionico, Eniya Santos, Hannah Hutchinson and Haley Sautter pose for a insight into their latest project, a The second page is titled photo prior to becoming Shepherd Hill graduates. website geared towards helping “Finding Your Place,” and is eight graders better adapt to their considered the main piece of the lives in high school. website. The page details clubs, BY JASON BLEAU ance of the graduates to push through the sports, career pathways and CORRESPONDENT Dudley-Charlton Leadership ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 Committee Chair Henry Weiland other programs that students can pandemic and asking them to continue that presented members of the school get involved in complete with DUDLEY – The Shepherd Hill Regional resilience into their adult years. Kenneth committee with a website they descriptions and contact details High School Class of 2021 is certainly a Laferriere, a Shepherd Hill graduate from plan to add to the Shepherd Hill for all offerings to allow prospec- special one. They endured a pandemic both the Class of 2002 and the chair of the dis- Regional High School’s own web- tive students to get a head start as juniors and as graduating seniors experi- trict’s School Committee, commended the page that provides insight for of joining their favorite club or encing numerous different learning formats class for everything they’ve endured and incoming students as to what group. The third and final page ranging from online to in-person and hybrid feels that the Class of 2021 is more prepared opportunities await them at on the site is called “The Bigger and experienced a year of cultural division than any before them to take on everything Shepherd Hill. Picture,” and showcases student on the national stage which will demand the world has to offer. “It’s hard to transition to life on campus complete with a their input and participation as they enter “Words cannot adequately describe the Shepherd Hill from the middle video featuring highlights from their young adult years. events of our world these past 15 months. school, combining two towns. It’s the fall of 2019. As the 272 members of the class prepared As we reflect on all that has happened this really a whole new experience “We really wanted to show to take their walk across the stage on June 6 past year it gives us all great pride to see our for the incoming ninth graders,” what it was like to be a student at as the first, and potentially only, Shepherd graduates here today. We are all thankful Weiland said during the presen- Shepherd Hill,” Hendy Weiland Hill graduating class to ever hold their cer- to be here with you. That moment alone tation. “We wanted to provide said. emony in the main arena of the DCU Center deserves some recognition,” Laferriere information to the eighth grad- School Committee mem- in Worcester the knowledge of the world said. “The challenges brought about due ers not only to ease the transi- bers praised the website as an they lived in and the one they are entering as to the worldwide pandemic were second to tion but also to market Shepherd inspired new tool for the district adults weighed heavily on everyone’s mind none. The ever-changing plans throughout Hill. Over the last year there has to welcome in new students and bringing with it a sense of optimism, but also the year kept everyone on their toes, most been a greater push to private present the pride that everyone an urgency to be the change they want to see especially you, our students. The trials and schools as they don’t have to deal has in being part of the Shepherd in the world around them. tribulations this year will only make you with local property taxes and Hill Community. The Leadership Several speakers took the stage over the stronger.” Proposition 2 ½, so we want to Committee also had plans to pres- course of the evening’s festivities with most market Shepherd Hill still as a ent the site to members of the of them putting a focus on the persever- Please Read GRADUATION, page A6 place of opportunity and passion current eight grade class prior to and that there’s a lot going on and the close of the school year this month. Bay Path LPN reflects on becoming a school nurse CHARLTON — When worked at the Family Health “I do remember my school Kalie Hernandez, LPN of Center of Worcester then as a nurse observation experience Southbridge participated in field nurse with the Aveanna and the wonderful RNs at the School Nurse Observation Healthcare in Shrewsbury con- Bay Path Regional Vocational as part of her Clinicals for centrating on pediatric home Technical High School,” stated Term 2, Medical-Surgical care including providing care Hernandez. “I just didn’t think Nursing at Bay Path Practical in school. Since August 2020, it was for me.” Nursing Academy back in she has been with the Holyoke During the ongoing COVID- 2017, becoming a school nurse Public Schools providing care 19 pandemic the school nurses was the farthest in her mind! within the classroom to medi- across the country have taken School nurses keep students cally fragile students. She has on more responsibilities that and faculty safe and healthy, come to the realization that all are far beyond the call of duty. a role that Hernandez thought this time her nursing journey During an ordinary school was not her cup of tea. After has led her to become a school graduation, she initially nurse! Please Read HERNANDEZ, page A4 Kalie Hernandez Amazon announces plans for Charlton warehouse

BY JASON BLEAU information about the tenant led both the CORRESPONDENT Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to votes in separate 3-2 tallies against support- CHARLTON – Charlton residents now ing the proposed zoning change on the town have a definitive answer of the anonymous meetings warrant on May 17, but voters over- company seeking to build a substantial whelmingly approved the measure in a 119- warehouse project at 53 Sturbridge Rd. 19 vote. Amazon’s name wasn’t used during Less than a month after voters overwhelm- the meeting, but it was implied, but never ingly approved Article 17 on the Annual confirmed, to be the applicant. On June 1, Town Meeting warrant that expanded the the rumors were confirmed, and Amazon’s height limits of buildings in business enter- name was officially attached to the project prise park zones, the name of the company as Selectmen hosted a reveal on the town’s proposing a project that required the zoom- Facebook page. The announcement included ing amendment was finally unveiled on June a 45-minute conversation and presentation 1. Amazon is proposing a 634,000 square -foot by Bluewater Property Group, a develop- multi-level warehouse that would cost more ment partner working with Amazon. than $300 million. The project, billed as one Brad Griggs, a senior manager of of the larger types of Amazon project, called Amazon’s economic development team a robotic sortable facility, would bring at who leads the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic least 1,000 jobs to the region according to expansion effort of the company, spoke on estimates from Amazon representatives. Amazon’s behalf and compared the project In April, the project was presented to town to the North Andover facility. He explained Courtesy Photos boards by law firm Fletcher and Tilton with An artist’s rendering of the proposed Amazon warehouse in Charlton. the tenant remaining unnamed. The lack of Please Read WAREHOUSE, page A10 2 •T  C  V• Friday, June 11, 2021 www.StonebridgePress.com Commonwealth earns highest score to date on Women’s Leadership Index

BY JASON BLEAU increase in score over the years indi- and strengthen our focus on developing CORRESPONDENT cating that a rise in female CEOs and and supporting women.” public and elected officials were main According to the report women com- DUDLEY – The Commonwealth of drivers for the new score. However, she prise 51.5 percent of the state’s popula- Massachusetts has received a score of also noted that the number in the 2021 tion with only 31 percent servicing in 45 out of 100 in the latest version of the MWLI doesn’t reflect the full impact of the state legislature, 8 percent being Massachusetts Women’s Leadership the pandemic where women lost more corporate CEOs, 24 percent on board Index (MWLI) according to Nichols jobs than men and, for those still work- seats for companies, agencies or orga- College. ing, faced burnout and increased work- nizations, and 26 percent are nonprofit The Institute of Women’s Leadership ing hours remotely. In some cases, this CEOs. at Nichols College announced the has even led to women with young Retiring Nichols College President release of the fourth edition of the children considering leaving the work- Susan Engelkemeyer, PhD, who MWLI on June 1, a biannual report that force. At the time of the MWLI publi- helped found the Institute for Women’s assesses the status of women in power cation, women’s representation in the Leadership in 2013, said the increase in the commonwealth examining rep- workforce was at its lowest since 1988 score is enlightening but there’s still resentation in political, corporate, and according to Beaupre. The report also plenty of room for improvement. nonprofit leadership roles statewide. indicates that the wage gap remains sig- “Women striving for leadership The score is the highest for the com- nificant between genders at 81 percent. roles have and continue to face both monwealth since the index was estab- “This past year has seen layoffs, challenges and opportunity in the lished with previous scores of 36 in stalled careers, and stress for all work- workforce,” said Engelkemeyer. “The 2015, 39 in 2017, and 40 in 2019. ers, but more so for women,” said Massachusetts Women’s Leadership Courtesy Photo Jean Beaupre, EdD, an associate pro- Beaupre in a statement release by Index is a valuable point of reflection Nichols College Associate Professor of fessor of communication and marketing Nichols College. “Given the many pos- and this year, we saw a rise in repre- Communication and Marketing Jean Beaupre, at Nichols College and lead research- itive impacts that female leaders have sentation, with an increased aggregate EdD, is lead researcher for the MWLI. er on the MWLI, commented on the on their organizations and staff, it is in score of 45/100. But as we look to the the best interest of all that we maintain future, much work remains.”

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With distinction, State University President’s List Established in 1871, Plymouth we connect with community and for the Spring 2021 semester. To State University serves the business partners for econom- be named to the President’s List, state of New Hampshire and the ic development, technological a student must achieve a grade world beyond by transforming advances, healthier living, and point average of 3.7 or better our students through advanced cultural enrichment with a spe- for the Spring 2021 semester and practices where engaged learn- cial commitment of service to must have attempted at least 12 ing produces well-educated the North Country and Lakes credit hours during the semes- undergraduates and by pro- Region of New Hampshire. ter. Reardon is a Fine Arts major viding graduate education that

Director Gretheline Bolandrina, grateful for the opportunities HERNANDEZ DHA, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN. “She and experiences. I thank Bay continued from page A1 notifies me of job opportunities Path for always supporting me for our graduates. We continue in my professional growth,” con- year being a school nurse is to work together on Practical cludes Hernandez. challenging enough. Hernandez Nursing Education related is grateful for her career which things and LPN- to- BSN is anything but ordinary. The Academic Progression.” school year has been a whirl- Bolandrina says that wind for Hernandez who has alumna like Hernandez been meeting added challenges who constantly gives CHARLTON ALMANAC despite strict yet ever-evolving back to the Bay Path guidelines and restrictions. community is a godsend. OPEN TO CLOSE Hernandez takes pride in the “We’re on the phone TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 work she does at the Holyoke together via text or Office Hours: Public Schools and credits email and always check- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays her training and education at ing in. Kalie offers help ...... 7:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Bay Path Practical Nursing with current students to Tuesdays ...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Academy especially her School make sure they are suc- Friday ...... Closed Nurse Observation experience cessful. She is also on the visit www.townofcharlton.net in her success. She remains con- ball with the Advisory or more information. nected with Bay Path Practical Committee schedule,” Individual offices may vary Nursing Academy serving as an said Bolandrina. “So, PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) active member of the Advisory we stay pretty close in For library hours please check Committee, volunteering as touch.” www.charltonlibrary.org a mentor, speaking at infor- Hernandez arrived at POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) mation sessions, and most the Bay Path Practical Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. recently participating in the Nursing Academy For emergencies, dial 911 Mock Code Team preparation in the fall of 2016. She FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) day. Hernandez has formed a was inducted into the Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tight bond with the Bay Path National Technical POST OFFICES Community that has allowed Honor Society and was a Charlton Center Post Office ... (800) 275-8777 her to work cohesively with fac- member of the UNICEF Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 ulty, staff, students, and fellow Club. Hernandez partic- SCHOOLS alumni. ipated in the admissions Dudley-Charlton Regional School District “Kalie’s been active with the panel interviews and ...... (508) 943-6888 Advisory Committee since she competed in SkillsUSA Charlton Elementary School was a student representative, earning a Silver Medal ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 she does a wonderful job of main- at both District and State Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 taining relationships and antici- level for the Practical Charlton Middle School ...... (508) 248-1423 pating what needs to be done Nursing category. Shepherd Hill Regional High School ...... (508) 943-6700 at the Academy,” said Academy “I am honored and Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326

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Graduates Nick Whitley and Robert Cruz prepare for Shepherd Hill’s 2021 graduation. Class of 2021 Valedictorian Serena Veilleux gives her speech to her fellow graduates.

The Class of 2021 Officers (from left) President Cutter Beck, Vice President David Aquaah- The Shepherd Hill Class of 2021 marches into the DCU Center Arena. Mensah, Treasurer Henry Weiland and Secretary Michaela Cluett. Cornerstone Bank holds successful Young Professionals Day

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWS AND COMMENTARY FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND FRANK G. CHILINSKI OPINION PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER BRENDAN BERUBE Discuss financial EDITOR goals with United we your family June is Effective Communications Month. And it’s a good idea to recog- stand, divided nize the importance of good communi- cations because it plays a role in almost every aspect of living – including your finances. You’ll want to clearly com- we fall municate your financial goals to your In the 6th century B.C., Aesop shared loved ones – and you’ll want to hear a fable about the Lion and The Four theirs, too. Oxen. The story, if you have not heard Let’s look at some of it, goes like this: the communications A lion used to prowl around a field you might have with where four oxen dwelled. Several times family members: he would try to eat them but whenev- Your spouse – You and er he approached the four oxen would your spouse may have back their tales up to each other with different thoughts about their bodies pointed outward in differ- a range of financial top- ent directions. No matter what direc- Photo Melinda Myers ics – how much to save, tion the lion approached, he was met by Scatter citronella oil and candles throughout outdoor entertainment areas and within a few FINANCIAL how much to spend, the the horns of one of them and could do feet of guests for short-term relief from mosquitoes. FOCUS level of debt with which nothing. Finally, the oxen began quar- you’re comfortable and reling amongst themselves and so each JEFF so on. Try to reach some went off to a pasture of their own in a BURDICK type of consensus on separate corner of the field. Then the these issues. However, lion attacked them one by one and soon Manage mosquitoes in regard to investing, made an end to all four. you don’t necessarily have to act in The moral to Aesop’s tale has become unison all the time. You each may have one of the most well known sayings of different investment styles – one of you our time — United we stand, divided we to better enjoy your may be more aggressive, willing to take fall. President Abraham Lincoln par- on more risk in exchange for potentially roted the sentiment in his acceptance higher returns, while the other would speech, during this same month in the rather invest with an eye toward miti- year 1858: “A house divided against outdoor space gating risk, even it means accepting a itself cannot stand.” lower return. Of course, there’s nothing As of late, it seems the division stopping each of you from pursuing amongst the country and even in our Dine, play, and enjoy your outdoor while the Mosquito Dunks provide 30 your individual investment strategies small communities has grown deeper. spaces more than ever this year by days of control. The active ingredient in your own accounts – IRA, 401(k) What this Editor noticed, however, is managing annoying and disease-spread- is Bacillusthuringiensis israelensis, a and so on. Still, if you are going to that most well minded, kind, compas- ing mosquitoes. Use a multifaceted naturally occurring soil bacterium that work toward common goals – especially sionate, intelligent people all want the approach to boost your enjoyment and kills the mosquito larvae but is safe for toward a shared vision of your retire- same things. To be happy and success- help keep mosquitoes away. children, fish, pets, beneficial insects, ment lifestyle – you each may want to ful. The arguments ensue, when people Plan your outdoor activities when and wildlife. compromise in your investment choic- have different ideas on how to reach mosquitoes are less Keep your land- es. And this accommodation is even such a state of success in our govern- active. Females are scape looking its best more necessary in your joint accounts. ment, and even in our own lives. When the ones looking for GARDEN by managing weeds Your parents – If you may someday one person thinks we should reach A a blood meal and are and grooming neglect- be involved with your parents’ finan- by doing x and y, and another thinks most active at dusk and MOMENTS ed gardens. This elimi- cial plans – which is highly likely – you we should reach A by doing z, tempers dawn when looking for nates some of the rest- should know in advance what to expect. flare. We want to remind you, that warmth and food. ing spaces for hungry This may not be the easiest conversa- there is no reason to get heated when Screened-in porches MELINDA adult mosquitoes. tion to have, but it’s an important one. talking to a friend or colleague. Getting add a layer of protec- MYERS Always protect So, for example, ask your parents if heated at a stranger is even more inap- tion but only when they yourself whenever out- they have a durable power of attorney, propriate. It’s ok if someone disagrees are intact and prop- doors. Cover as much which allows them to designate some- with you. Remain calm. erly sealed. The same of your skin as possible one to manage their financial affairs What needs to unfold, is the ability to applies to your home. Check screens with loose fitting, light colored clothing. if they become physically or mentally hear each other out with a listening ear. and seals around doors and windows Mosquitoes are less attracted to the incapacitated. You might also inquire if Where one person’s experience ends, to help keep these pests from entering lighter colors and cannot readily reach they have protected themselves against another’s begins. Solutions always your home. your skin through loose clothing. the potentially enormous costs of long- appear in that middle area, where com- Use bug lights in light fixtures by Further protect yourself by using term care, such as an extended nursing promises are made. entryways and in outdoor entertain- a personal repellent approved by the home stay. If not, you might suggest To be steadfast in your beliefs is ment spaces. These emit yellow light EPA. For those looking for DEET-free that they contact a financial advisor, important, but it’s even more import- that is not as attractive to mosquitoes options, the Center for Disease Control who can offer solutions. Once you begin ant to exercise some flexibility, that and other insects. Bug lights will not and Prevention has approved products communicating about these issues, you is where growth takes place. This is eliminate every unwanted insect but with the active ingredient picaridin, may well want to go further into your where we can learn from someone who will reduce the number visiting your IR3535, and the synthetic oil of lemon parents’ estate plans to determine what doesn’t think the same way we do. It lights at night and finding their way and eucalyptus. Check the label for a list other arrangements, if any, they have does not make a person weak, when into your home. of active ingredients and safety recom- made. If it seems that their plans are there is a mind shift. It makes them Enhance the ambience and reduce mendations when shopping for mosqui- not fully developed, you may want to smart. mosquito issues when entertaining to repellents. Avoid products that con- encourage them to contact an attorney We’re seeing a lot of arguing on social outdoors. Use a fan to create a cool- tain both sunscreen and insect repellent specializing in estate planning. media, people publicly going back and er space and keep these weak flyers since you need to apply sunscreen more Your grown children – Just as you forth, and the thread never ends with away. Provide fragrant subtle lighting often than the repellent. talk to your parents about their estate any real change being made. If you with citronella oil and scented candles. Spending more time outdoors is good plans, you’ll want to discuss the same want to have a meaningful, productive Scatter them throughout the area and for our mind, body, and spirit. Using a topic with your own grown children. conversation with someone online, take within a few feet of the guests for short- combination of mosquito-managing tac- Let them know who you have named as it to a private message, where the world term relief. tics will allow you to enjoy and benefit a durable power of attorney, what’s in isn’t watching. In the public eye, we all Reduce the overall mosquito popula- from your time outdoors. your last will and testament and wheth- can be defensive. tion in your yard by eliminating their er you’ve established a living trust. If Now, there are extremists on both breeding grounds. Empty water that Melinda Myers has written more than you’re already working with a financial sides of any argument, in those cases, collects in items left outside. Change the 20 gardening books, including Small advisor and an estate planning profes- there’s not much you can do. There are water in your birdbath at least weekly Space Gardening. She hosts The Great sional, make sure your children know people who want to see things through or whenever you water your container Courses “How to Grow Anything” how to contact these individuals. Of one lens and one lens only. Fine, let gardens. Add a bubbler or pump to keep DVD series and the nationally-syndicat- course, you don’t have to confine your them. You will also see ignorance and water moving in fountains and ponds so ed Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio communications to estate plans – if you evil come flying out of the mouths of mosquito larvae cannot survive. program. Myers is a columnist and con- want to help your children financially, those you never thought capable, fine Toss an organic mosquito control tributing editor for Birds & Blooms mag- such as loaning them money for a down let them. Remember that the majority like Mosquito Dunks and Bits (Summ azine and was commissioned by Summit payment on a home, let them know. of the people in this country want to itResponsibleSolutions.com) in your for her expertise to write this article. By talking with your loved ones unify. It comes down to common sense. rain barrel, pond, or other water fea- Myers’ Web site is www.melindamyers. about key financial matters, everyone United we stand, divided we fall. That ture. Mosquito Bits quickly knock com. benefits. So, keep those lines of commu- statement could not ring truer. down the mosquito larval population, nication open. Be strong enough in character, where you are a leader, whether that be in This article was written by Edward your own community, at work or in Jones for use by your local Edward your own family. Unity should always 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact be the end goal. Therefore, if you see Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones someone that disagrees with you, and Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 you want to unify, have a conversation www.stonebridgepress.news or [email protected]. that will do just that. Sometimes, try simply saying, “Hey the country is really divided right now, how can we start to unify on a small scale?” That question puts both people in a position to come up with a solution A Roundup of Timely Tips for Summer that works for everyone. Then the dom- ino effect takes hold. Then unity hap- The “lazy, hazy, crazy candle. *Bug repellents are costly, but not pens, then change, then success. days of summer” will TAKE Fill the hole with citro- if you cut out the fluff and buy the soon be here - if you nella, cover with melted active ingredient in expensive commer- “None of us is as smart, as all of us.” know some tricks of the THE wax and pocket the sav- cial formulas. The Center for Disease Ken Blanchard trade to make your warm HINT ings! Control recommends “Repel” as a safe weather activities less of *‘Tis the season of and effective mosquito repellent. Before a hassle! The following KAREN poison ivy! 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THE GREAT In search of porgies OUTDOORS

RALPH TRUE

As fishing heats up on the saltwater, anglers are catching a lot of fish on most fishing trips, either on a charter or on a private vessel. Striper fishing has been very good on the Providence River until my brother and myself made a trip last week. Reports were good prior to our fishing trip last Wednesday, launching just above the Bold Point boat ramp. It was a beautiful day with light winds. The sun was just coming up, and the tide was going out for a few more hours. Striper fishing is crazy, and you never know when they are going to be feeding or just become lazy, making for a slow day of fishing. The heavy rain prior to our trip Photos Courtesy cooled the water down by a few degrees. That is all it takes Nine-year-old Leah Varney fishing with her dad Matt at the Uxbridge Rod sometimes. & Gun Club last week. To make a long story short, we fished for four hours with- feet of water hoping to find to head for home and catch a out spotting a single (porgy) some bass and bluefish feeding nice nap. I used to fish both baitfish. Unable to catch some near the top. In the past, many tides in my younger years, but fresh for bait, we had us settle fish would swirl near the top now one is enough. It is just for trolling large rebels which as the boat approached. That nice to go fishing at age 82 with produced a single hit, but was is the time to use surface my brother Ken and talk about lost halfway in. We watched poppers. Anyway, we had no the good old days. “Just wait luck and decided that we had till next week, when we return An unidentified angler fishing for bass in his Kayak last Saturday, at the numerous anglers land strip- Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club. ers using porgies, but most enough, and headed for home. to try our luck again on the were undersize and had to be As we passed the area that Providence River!” Vengeance released. This week, I talked has a few windmills on the is sweet. The following week, south shoreline, I noticed a Archie’s Bait & Tackle shop observed in the Providence end. Take advantage of the free to the owner of Archie’s Bait River, and are a very common fishing weekend, and you may Shop in Providence, R.I., and half dozen boats fishing close in Providence reported on a to it. Slowing the motor to get couple of anglers catching up sighting of these seaworthy just get hooked on fishing. he revealed the following infor- fishing watercraft. I sure wish This week’s picture shows mation. The day we were there, a better look at what was going to 14 stripers in the Providence on, my hunch was right. A River which all were released they were around in my young- nine-year-old Leah Varney, everyone that was looking for er years. Some are equipped fishing with her dad Matt at the porgies to snag for live bait school of baitfish were on top, but one, because they were too and anglers were snagging big! with a small electric motor, the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club had a very hard time locating while others are powered with last Saturday. They had caught them. The stripers were not them. We quickly grabbed our Anglers continue to catch rods equipped with snagging some nice seabass and scup foot pedals, or the old fashion one trout, and were given two driving the baitfish to the top, paddles. Standing up in the more by another member fish- and when they stay near the hooks and were pleasantly sur- in Massachusetts! Oops! Last prised at the dozen of bait fish week’s report stated that kayaks are also easy for the ing at the pond, giving them bottom, they are hard to snag. younger generation, but not enough trout for the supper Tides make all the difference we snagged in 10 or 15 minutes. Massachusetts was closed to “If only we could have seabass when, in fact, they for me! Whatever your prefer- table. The second picture in stimulating the stripers to ence is for fishing, getting out shows an unidentified member feed, and sometimes, it is the had some of these earlier,” I are open and Rhode Island is remarked to my brother. closed until the 24th of June, there and enjoying the great in their Kayak, fishing for bass incoming or outgoing tides that outdoors will keep you young at the Uxbridge pond. The quiet are best. Stripers do not like The tide had just changed, opening with a three fish and the porgies were driven to limit. Just another senior and healthy, and the rewards and peaceful surroundings was the sun, and are often slow in of catching a striper to bring sure relaxing, away from the there feeding habits, especial- the top by feeding fish below, moment. Anglers should but not many anglers were always check their abstracts home for the table is like icing crazy, dangerous world around ly in shallow water. It is not on the cake. Grab your fishing us. always the case, but more often catching fish, and of those that for fish limits and regula- were, the stripers were small tions. It is crazy that both rod and your family and go than not, I find it is the norm, at fishing! Take A Kid Fishing & Keep least for me. Last week, when with most being released. states cannot agree on season It was now 11 a.m., and I had dates and limits! June 5- 6 is Massachusetts Them Rods Bending! we were on the Providence freshwater free fishing week- River, we fished in four to six had enough fishing. It was time Numerous kayaks were

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he’d check his watch, look out of my life with his daughter, it’s easy to give up and move enough to stick with it and across the park, and mumble thankfully. Fast forward for- on. It’s harder to stick with it, make it work. Don’t give up. POSITIVELY something inaudible. ty-six years ... push through the problems and Our marriage has been far SPEAKING I asked for the check, paid Three grown children, two make it work. And yes, I under- from perfect, but we stuck the tab, then Rob and I began grand kids, and a life togeth- stand there are some relation- with each other. We commit- GARY W. our short walk to the park. er has passed before the blink ships that cannot be fixed ted to building a life and fam- MOORE As we crossed the street, of our eyes. How can this be? and it’s necessary to move on ily together. We smoothed out I saw the father of the bride Where does the time go? from violence and abuse, along the rough edges over time. rushing towards us. “I can’t Aging and a bad health diag- with a few other reasons, but I Mistakes were made, worked On May 31, 1975 at 1:15 p.m., I believe this!” He growled as he nosis has me pondering what believe most divorces are pre- out and we learned from them was sitting with my friend Rob approached. “I didn’t think you this life is all about. I keep com- mature and often unnecessary. and here we are forty-six years at the Sunshine Tap in Traer, were going to show.” ing up with this ... My grandfather was a coal later, married, and happy. Iowa, eating a hamburger, fries I looked at Rob. “Doesn’t it “Life is about who we love, miner. He had a saying, “Stick Maybe life really is only and washing it down with a begin at two o’clock?” I asked. who loves us in return, and and stay and make it pay.” I about who we love, who loves Pepsi. I was wearing cut off “Where’s your tux?” He what we build together.” asked him what it meant, and us in return and what we build blue jeans, an old white t-shirt demanded with increasing What else is there? An he said, “Young men often together. And you know what? with Cavaliers Drum & Bugle anger. accumulation of stuff? quit after their first day or two I think it’s more than enough. Corps emblazoned across my “In the car. I’ll get dressed Accomplishments? Money? It in the mine. Fear of a shaft chest, and sandals. now.” I quickly walked away all seems so important at the collapse or just the sickening Gary W. Moore is a free- Around the corner and to my 1972 green Pinto and time but as time passes and we experience of breathing the lance columnist, speaker, and across the street in Taylor dressed outside the car. I was look back on it all, it’s meaning- thick black dust often cause author of three books includ- Park, there was a hundred or half amused and half intimi- less. Who we love, who loves us them to quit. Stick and stay ing the award-winning, criti- so people beginning to gather dated, but at two o’clock sharp, in return and the life we build was the advice the old timers cally acclaimed, “Playing with for a wedding that was set to I was there as promised and together is everything. would give.” the Enemy.” Follow Gary on begin at two o’clock ... a mere waiting at the alter for Arlene. I believe too many marriag- I realize that advise is appli- Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and 45 minutes later. That was over 46 years ago, es begin without commitment. cable to almost everything in at www.garywmoore.com. The bride’s father was ner- and we are still married. Her “If it doesn’t work out, there’s life, including marriage. If you vous and pacing in his tux. dad grew to forgive my casu- always divorce,” I heard a loved each other enough to With each passing moment al approach to the beginning bride say a few years ago. Yes, get married, love each other

WAREHOUSE Near the end of the presen- continued from page A1 tation Selectman David Singer brought up his decision to side that the jobs provided would all with other selectmen against start with benefits comparable Article 17 prior to the annual to his own in management with town meeting stating that there a minimum starting wage of $15 was some confusion among per hour. members of the public about “There’s the auxiliary bene- why Amazon’s name couldn’t fits that come along with a proj- be divulged prior to the vote. ect of this size and the capital While Singer made it clear he investment from the different wasn’t against the project call- jobs, the indirect employment ing it “a good opportunity for and most of these numbers that both Charlton and Amazon” he we’re talking about right now sought an answer for the lack where we’re at in our initial due of transparency leading up to diligence fazes related to this the vote. project are pretty conservative “There have been comments floors,” Griggs said. “These are made at town meeting and conservative baseline numbers. online. I’m hearing from some We realize if this project moves people that there was a con- forward it’s going to be a long- fidentiality agreement or non- term investment in the com- disclosure agreement which is munity and a long-term invest- why we couldn’t find out before ment in the region. We want now who it was. I’m hearing from others there was no confi- to make sure that the numbers of confusion,” said Singer. “To The proposed location of Amazon’s new warehouse on Sturbridge Road we’re talking about here today dentiality agreement. This has nothing to do with Amazon or me, honesty and transparency in Charlton. are a baseline that we can begin for our residents is paramount these conversations. If any- (Bluewater Group), this is pure- ly on the town side. There’s a lot and I just want to clarify and not appropriate for us at that said Koronis. “The town sent thing, they’ll only grow larger.” eliminate the confusion.” time to make Article 17 about and overwhelming message John DiCola of Bluewater this particular property only that, yes, we are looking for Bring your family’s memorial Group admitted that there was or about our intended devel- development, we are looking no confidentiality on nondisclo- opment and the occupancy of for something like this, so let’s back to its original beauty. sure agreement that prevented Amazon. It would have been learn about it. That was the Have it cleaned by us professionally. them from including Amazon’s inappropriate for us to do that message.” name in town discussions. He ahead of Article 17 being voted Selectman Singer followed said this was a decision made upon as agnostic to anything up Koronis’s comment stating by several parties to avoid other than whether the commu- that while the selectmen may making the vote about Amazon nity was open to these type of disagree on the significance of itself. economic development projects transparency in this particular “In reality, we were eager being considered,” said DiCola. case, Singer was “glad” the vot- to introduce Amazon prior to Selectman Steven Koronis ers approved the Article and Specializing In: the vote on Article 17. We had made a point that even without allow Amazon to come forward Personalized Monuments, Markers, Cemetery Lettering, no intention, and it wasn’t a Amazon’s name attached voters with a potential opportunity for Cleaning, and Bronze Markers concern about introducing approved the article showing growth in Charlton. Amazon to the community that an interest in economic devel- If the project goes through Call For Appointment prevented that from happening. opment in Charlton. Amazon expects to open the 508-892-4193 What we were trying to abide “Keep in mind that the town facility as early as the summer Family Owned/Operated • Indoor/Outdoor Display by was that this was one site meeting vote, whether or not of 2023. Rt. 9 • 1500 Main St.• Leicester, MA 01524 of a number of sites for which we knew who it was, it was Leo Pepin Jr. • Chantelle Pepin Article 17 governed and it was (decisively) in the positive,” LOCAL SERVICE

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Anthony Neidig Award, to Allison Pittari is a skilled and practiced tech- coins, and even a plastic Godzilla toy to Uxbridge is one of nearly 440 Lebanon Liu, who graduated with a near-per- nician in the art of teaching.” A fellow illustrate statistical curves.” Valley College students in the Class of fect 4.0 GPA with degrees in actuar- professor added, “Professor Pittari’s Earlier in the week, Dr. Andrew 2021 undergraduate and graduate pro- ial science and computer & data sci- ability to engage students, stimulate Milosz, clinical assistant professor of grams who celebrated their educational ence. Liu received almost every honor thinking, and develop understanding is exercise science, received the Educator and personal accomplishments during bestowed by the faculty in the College’s exemplary.” of the Year Award from Camden Selby three Commencement ceremonies this Department of Mathematical Sciences, Professor Pittari has taught at LVC ‘21, Student Government represen- weekend. The College held three dis- and took four national actuarial scienc- for more than 15 years, including cre- tative, on behalf of the student body. tinct Commencements-one for physi- es exams, including passing two during ating the distinctive Color + Culture This honor is bestowed annually on a cal therapy doctoral graduates and two her first year. course, which led to a 100-page Color + member of the full-time faculty who for undergraduate degree recipients-as Faculty in the nationally recognized Culture Journal that featured student embodies the transformative power of part of the CDC and other COVID-19 department noted that “Allison is one work and a dozen student essays select- the LVC experience, in and out of the protocols. of the most astonishingly capable, ed from among 36 finalists. He has a classroom. Petrides received a Bachelor of Arts involved, and accomplished students B.F.A. from the University of Florida About Lebanon Valley College in criminal justice from LVC. Petrides we have ever had the pleasure of work- and an M.F.A. from the University of For three consecutive years (2018- is a graduate of Milford High School. ing with. Her incredible level of involve- Tennessee. Pittari’s art has been fea- 2020), Lebanon Valley College has been Dr. Michael Fink, PT, DSc, SCS, ment with campus life, diversity initia- tured in museums throughout the listed as #1 in Pennsylvania for grad- chair and newly promoted professor tives, and community service make her United States uate job placement by the career guid- of physical therapy, was the featured near-perfect academic and professional The second teaching award presented ance site Zippia.com, using federal data. Commencement speaker by virtue accomplishments even more amazing. by Dr. Cowart during Commencement Lebanon Valley College is a private, of being named the Vickroy Award She represents the best of LVC in every was the Nevelyn J. Knisley Award, coeducational college in Annville, Pa. winner (see below) during the 2020 way imaginable.” annually bestowed on a part-time or The College offers more than 45 under- Commencement Celebration. Liu, who also minored in German adjunct member of the College faculty. graduate majors plus self-designed Dr. Fink’s speech focused on “Adapt and studied in Germany, is one of the Rev. Timothy Dewald, adjunct instruc- majors and a range of minors, concen- and Overcome.” He advised the Class College’s four Allwein Scholars in the tor in mathematics, received this year’s trations, and pre-professional options. of 2020 to “Surround yourself with Class of 2021. Allwein Scholars receive honor. Dewald, who has taught class- LVC also offers online and in-person those who embody what you want to LVC’s most distinguished full-scholar- es throughout the curriculum in his graduate degree programs in account- becomethose with a positive outlook ship. Liu earned three paid internships nearly three decades at The Valley, is ing (MBA 3+1), applied kinesiology, on life, who speak encouragement into during her LVC career, including on the first-ever two-time winner of the athletic training, business administra- the lives of others, and who exude con- with the Capital Insurance Group in Knisley Award. He was described by a tion, clinical exercise physiology, clin- fidence, and who have mastered their California. Liu accepted a position with nominator as “Tim teaches his courses ical mental health counseling, physical craft. Spending time with these type of Capital as an actuarial analyst. to develop students’ ability to read tech- therapy, science in STEM education, people, can help reframe your mental Also during Commencement, Dr. nical material, work through complex speech-language pathology, and sport narrative. Monica Cowart, provost and vice pres- lines of reasoning, and explain technical performance, and certificates in health- Along with honoring graduates, LVC ident of academic affairs, announced materials at appropriate levels. His love care management, integrative STEM revealed the winners of several major Michael Pittari, M.A., professor and of mathematics and science gives his education, leadership and ethics, online annual awards. director of creative arts, as the recipient courses a unique air. Students will long teaching and learning, modern band, Dr. Ken Yarnall, chair and associ- of this year’s Vickroy Award, the top remember his tactile demonstrations and supply chain management & logis- ate professor of mathematical sciences, honor for a full-time faculty member. to illustrate statistical concepts, includ- tics. presented the top student award, the His department chair noted, “Professor ing falling beads, rolling dice, flipping

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Justice Honor Society. ly 2,500 students. The student Local students named Students must have a 3.2 in body consists of 1,700 tradi- the Criminal Justice major tional students and nearly to Assumption and a 3.2 GPA overall to be 800 continuing education and eligible for the Honor Society. graduate students. The College University Dean’s List Lambda Alpha hosts several offers a wide array of co-cur- WORCESTER events over the year, includ- ricular activities ranging from — Assumption University ing bringing in a documentary 15 NCAA Division III athletic has announced those students film-maker to discuss urban teams to an outstanding theatre who have been named to the violence in Boston, co-hosting and fine arts program. Visit us University’s Dean’s List for the a student/faculty forum on on the Web at www.curry.edu. spring 2021 semester. Students decriminalization of marijua- named to the Dean’s List must na and bringing in other lead- achieve a grade point average ing practitioners in the field. Charlton’s Lindsey of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-cred- About Curry College it semester to be included on Curry College, founded in Ljungberg the prestigious list, which is Boston in 1879, is a private, announced at the completion of co-educational, liberal arts- graduates from Keene the fall and spring semesters. based institution located on 131 Local students include: acres in Milton, Massachusetts. State Tyler Carlson of Charlton, The College extends its edu- Class of 2021 cational programs to a con- KEENE, New Hampshire Cameron MacLean of tinuing education branch — Lindsey P. Ljungberg of Charlton, Class of 2021 campus in Plymouth. The Charlton, graduated from Morgan Shields of Uxbridge, College offers 22 undergradu- Keene State College on Class of 2021 ate majors in specialized and Saturday, May 29. She graduat- Emily Gay of Uxbridge, Class liberal arts programs, as well ed Summa Cum Laude with a of 2022 as graduate degrees in account- BA in Economics and a Minor Nora Ilacqua of Charlton, ing, business, education, crim- in Math. Class of 2022 inal justice, and nursing to a Lindsey earned the Joan Breanna LaHair of Charlton, combined enrollment of near- Robinson Memorial award for Class of 2022 ly 2,500 students. The student excellence in the Economics Emily Snay of Charlton, body consists of 1,700 tradi- department. She will be Class of 2022 tional students and nearly attending George Washington Sean Morrissey of Uxbridge, 800 continuing education and University in Washington, Class of 2023 graduate students. The College D.C. to pursue a Master of Arts Julianne Sutherland of offers a wide array of co-cur- degree in Applied Economics Uxbridge, Class of 2023 ricular activities ranging from with a graduate certificate in Abigayle Jones of Charlton, 15 NCAA Division III athletic Environmental Policy. Class of 2024 teams to an outstanding theatre “These students demonstrat- and fine arts program. Visit us ed incredible resiliency amid on the Web at www.curry.edu. the challenges posed by COVID- 19 during the previous academ- ic year and remained commit- Curry College inducts ted to their programs of study,” said Assumption University Uxbridge resident into President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. “Assumption Psychology Honor is proud of these students for excelling in the classroom as Society they immersed themselves in 2021 the University’s liberal arts MILTON — Curry College curriculum, steeped in the is proud to announce that Catholic intellectual tradition, Devin Gatto of Uxbridge has and their majors preparing been inducted into Psi Chi, them for meaningful lives and the International Psychology careers after graduation.” Honor Society. Devin is one of Assumption University pro- 12 students from Curry to be vides students with a compre- inducted into this honor soci- hensive, Catholic liberal arts ety this year. experience through curricular Founded in 1929, Psi Chi is Stonebridge Press Presents and co-curricular programs, an international honor society including internship opportu- whose purpose is to encour- nities, recreational activities, age, stimulate, and maintain CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021! and more than 60 on-campus excellence in scholarship of clubs and organizations. An the individual members in all in the June 18 issue of all of our papers Assumption education forms fields, particularly in psychol- DEADLINE FRIDAY JUNE 11 NOON (space) • Copy by Monday Noon ogy, and to advance the science graduates both intellectually Run in one (your choice of 1 publication), ve and spiritually, inspiring won- of psychology. der and purpose as they discov- Curry inductees are part (Spencer New Leader, Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Villager, er their vocation. of a network of more than Southbridge News Webster Times) 700,000-lifetime Psi Chi mem- bers. or all seven publications. Curry College About Curry College Publications to choose from: Spencer New Leader, Auburn News, Curry College, founded in Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Villager, Webster Times, welcomes Uxbridge Boston in 1879, is a private, co-educational, liberal arts- Blackstone Valley Tribune, Southbridge News resident into Criminal based institution located on 131 acres in Milton, Massachusetts. SPONSOR A SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS LIST FOR $250. Justice The College extends its edu- Ask us what schools are available. cational programs to a con- Honor Society tinuing education branch campus in Plymouth. The 1. 2.4” X 2.5” block 2. Full Banner (10” X 2 ) 3. 1/8th page (5” X 5”) 4. 1/4 page MILTON — Curry College is College offers 22 undergradu- (dble blocks available a. one pub = $96 a. one pub = $120 (5” X 10 or 10” X 5”) proud to announce that Devin ate majors in specialized and at $60/$120/$170 b. 5 pubs = $192 b. 5 pubs = $240 a. one pub = $240 Gatto of Uxbridge has been liberal arts programs, as well a. 1 pub = $30 c. 7 pubs = $272 c. 7 pubs = $340 b. 5 pubs - $480 inducted into Lambda Alpha. as graduate degrees in account- www.StonebridgePress.com b. Five pubs = $60 c. 7 pubs = $680 Lambda Alpha is the Curry ing, business, education, crim- c. 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