TOWN CRIER MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS September 23, 2016 Vol. 10 No. 01 Est. 2007 • Mailed FREE to all 12,800 Milford addresses www.TownCrier.us

Health Board and Water Company Want Milford Officials Have an Enviable Task; How the “40B” Apartments Delayed During Drought Projected $5M in Free Cash

By Kevin Rudden Could Be Used Staff Reporter/Columnist The Board of Health and By Kevin Rudden the privately-owned Milford Staff Reporter/Columnist Water Company joined forces With its “free cash” account projected to be $5 on September 12 to say that the million for FY17, town financial officials last week proposed 300-unit Robsham discussed how to allocate it at October’s Special Woods apartment complex – to Town Meeting. Selectmen Chairman William be built under the state’s so-called Buckley, Town Administrator Richard Villani and Chapter 40B affordable housing Finance Director Zachary Taylor met with the regulations – should be delayed Finance Committee on September 14 to advocate until the area’s drought is over and using the funds to lower the property tax burden a larger water supply is available. and pay off debt. Board member Kenneth Evans “Free cash” is a municipal finance term that asked David Condrey, manager of encompasses money appropriated for town the Milford Water Company, very departments’ budgets but not completely spent, specifically if Condrey could state as well as local revenues from permits and fees that the company cannot supply water to the proposed apartment projects or developments proposed going any Comprehensive Permit application "Free cash" is a municipal finance complex. “I could say it,” Condrey forward.” for an affordable housing proposal. term that encompasses money replied. “At this point, I don’t have At Evans’ urging, the board voted The board asked Condrey to attend appropriated for town departments’ the water.” to send a letter to the Massachusetts its meeting to explain why the utility That statement contradicts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) initially said it could supply water for the budgets but not completely spent, as Condrey’s memo to the town – which recently deemed the proposed proposed development at a time when well as local revenues from permits over the summer stating that 119.9-acre East Main St. site as “generally Milford residents are under severe water the utility would have no eligible” for the development – asking use restrictions. Condrey said that – and fees coming in higher than problem supplying water to the MassHousing to delay its final approval based on a full water supply and the 3.4 originally anticipated. proposed development. And, in until the drought ends and water million gallons per day maximum the a recent, undated memo to Town supplies are restored to higher levels. In state allows the utility to distribute – he Administrator Richard Villani, addition, the letter will ask the agency could supply water based on the 62,000 to coming in higher than originally anticipated. Condrey wrote: “The 40B project to mandate that only low water-use 86,800 gallons per day estimate provided demands during the drought Taylor noted that while $91.2 million was landscaping similar to that planted at by developer Eden Management, Inc. appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016 – which ended conditions we are currently the Walden Woods condominiums be of Waltham. “Obviously, in drought experiencing would place an on June 30 – only $87.3 million was spent. And installed and also to request that the conditions, we’re not going to pump that,” local revenues also came in $2.5 million more than additional burden on the system developer be prevented from converting he said. “Under normal conditions, it’s not but can be managed with sound estimated, he said. the apartments to condominiums that an issue,” Condrey added. “I have plenty The state Department of Revenue (DOR) has conservation efforts.” The same then would require town services. The of water under normal conditions.” memo later stated: “The capacity yet to certify the exact amount of free cash, Taylor letter also will go to the town’s Zoning Evans said the lack of an adequate explained, but added it should be $5 million or is there for this project but will Board of Appeals, which is the local water supply “would affect the health definitely impact any further slightly higher. government body that would consider DROUGHT p 14 The spending plan he advocated included items already in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget and using the free cash: • Using $2 million of the free cash and $2.5 million in excess levy capacity – an amount New Signs Remember Town’s the town could spend, but chooses not to – to lower the property tax burden. Basically, by using the free cash to pay for things rather PAID

ECRWSS Heroes than raising taxes to pay for them and by not Boston, MA PRSRT STD U.S. Postage ermit No. 55800 P Highway spending another $2.5 million that could be Department raised through taxes, a total of $4.5 million in workers have spending based on property taxes is avoided. spent the past By spending less, the overall amount of money month replacing funded by property taxes is reduced, which older, wooden means tax bills will not go up as high as they signs with could have. longer-lasting • Spending $1.5 million on large and/or metal ones expensive capital items. to honor the • Using $1 million to pay off the final local share town’s veterans of the cost for the new Woodland Elementary who were School, rather than borrowing that money. killed in action • Putting $500,000 in the town’s Stabilization or who were Fund – which, basically, is its savings account Medal of Honor for future projects. recipients. Here, • Contributing $1 million to the town’s Vance Maietta unfunded pension liability for retired (left) and employees, which would reduce the annual Joe Tetreault amount the town has to pay into this account. • Contributing $250,000 to bring the town’s

POSTAL PATRON POSTAL MA 01757 MILFORD, change the sign at the corner self-funded Liability Claims Trust back to its of Congress St. previous level. and Park St. • Paying off $710,000 of long-term debt, which Kevin Rudden will save the town $145,000 in future interest photo FREE CASH p 14 Town Crier Publications Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, Did YOU get stuck in Honoring Local Public Safety Local Businessman Lauded by Selectman a high locked-in oil Local realtor Josh Lioce has distributed more than 300 “We Support Our Milford Police price last winter? Officers” lawn signs for free to Milford residents and businesses. Lioce said he decided to have the signs made because many Our Customers at of his friends are on the Milford police force and police, in general, are being criticized for their actions. Anyone who wants a sign Wylie & Julian Oil should contact his Main Street office, he said. Lioce gave thanks to Karen Mullen DID NOT !!! of Signs Plus in Milford for producing the signs for him. Selectman Chairman William Call and see what we have to offer. Buckley publicly thanked Lioce at his board’s September 12 meeting, saying, “It’s just a Members of the Milford Public Safety Departments, the town’s Police nice touch.” Kevin Rudden photo Why not give us a call? Officers and Firefighters, were honored at a September 7 Breakfast held at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center. The speakers, who included Milford Selectman Brian Murray along with State Rep. Your neighbor did! John Fernandes, D. Milford, and State Sen. Ryan Fattman, R. 24 HOURS SERVICE - 365 DAYS A YEAR! Webster, spoke of the importance of these jobs and the people who fill them for the town of Milford. The appreciation breakfast is held annually near the 9/11 anniversary, which also commemorates the Wylie & Julian Oil, Inc. public safety officials who responded in to the 2001 attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. 12 South Free St., Milford • 508-473-9566 Harry Platcow photo

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2 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Thanks To Yanks Commemorates AnnualAnnual MendonMendon 9/11 in Milford CountryCountry FairFair Since 1975 Donnalee Shain Vice President of Thanks To Yanks, center, Francisco Urena Secretaryof Veterans affairs for The Blessing Barn, Rte. 16 Mendon the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Michael Shain, the founder of Saturday, October 8 ~ 10-5 Thanks To Yanks are shown at the dinner to commemorate 9/11 in Rain Date - Sunday, Oct. 9 Milford. Secretary Urena was one of the keynote speakers at the 10th FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 tribute dinner. Held on September 11, over 425 people attended the free dinner, to thank those who serve and the families that love them. For more information visit thankstoyanks. org or like them on Facebook. Contributed photo.

Milford Ranks 7th in The Villionaires Livestock Display “Best Voting Community” Music from the 50s, 60s By Kevin Rudden ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Staff Reporter/Columnist As voters headed to the polls on September 8 to vote in the state primary, Milford was • Country Music on Stage (all day) • Free Wagon Rides • Petting Zoo positioned in seventh place among 19 towns vying for the title of “Best Voting Community.” • Pumpkin Launching • Games & Ra es • Craft & Commercial Booths How many people voted on September 8 and again in the November 8 election will • Pie Eating Contest (all ages) • Lions Club Food Court • Tractor Display determine the outcome. • Pony Rides • 4-H Animal Exhibits The award is bestowed by the Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation, founded after its namesake retired from years of representing area towns as a state representative and a state senator. The 19 towns he represented in both those offices are monitored and the town with COME JOIN THE FUN! the highest percentage of registered voters who actually cast their vote in each of the 2015- Proceeds go to Lions Eye Research & Community Projects 2016 elections will be the winner of the Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Citizenship Award. The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars in the winning town will receive a check for $1,000, a plaque for the Town Hall will be given to its Board of Selectmen and a large banner Sponsored by Mendon Lions Club and: will proclaim the town’s display of citizenship. Dean Bank • Eastern Security, Safe Co. • ImperialCars.com • World Band Computer Elections tallied prior to this month’s primary included the 2015 local election, the March 1 Consultants • Charles River Bank • Custom Alarm Service • Milford National Bank • Tinio Presidential Primary and the 2016 local election. Of the 19 towns compared, Milford’s total Corporation • Milford Federal Savings • Willowbrook Restaurant was 25.07 percent, with Upton leading at 32.99 percent and Millville trailing at 14.57 percent.

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4 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Opinion The Advertiser’s Club 9/11 Memorial RUMINATIONS Along my 40 years doing this job, I’ve Directory By Kevin Rudden acquired an encyclopedic knowledge of Moved how local governments work – or don’t – in The Advertiser’s Club Directory is a listing This year marked the 15th anniversary Forty years ago last cities and towns in both Rhode Island and of those businesses that have contracted to week, a college graduate Massachusetts. I’m not ashamed to admit of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Since the advertising at least 12 times a year in The looking for work climbed that I “blew” a story involving financials Milford National Bank and Trust Company Milford Town Crier. Features include a listing a staircase to a small, early in my career, which instilled in me closed its Main St. branch, it donated the in this directory, discounts and a feature second-floor office sitting a practice to drill down into municipal memorial plaque that used to hang on its article about your business (size and frequency over a Mexican restaurant on the east side of finances. I even took a graduate-level exterior to the Town of Milford. The plaque requirements apply). Providence. course in financial journalism taught by a now hangs on the front of the Spruce St. Business Name...... Ad on Page Inside, a newspaper editor named Marty Fire Station, where it was placed in time for 16 & 85/John's Auto Services...... next issue Wall Street Journal reporter. The calculator Advantage Siding...... 10 Kohn decided to give that person a chance short-cut he taught me on how to measure the 15th anniversary. Relocating the plaque and assigned him to write a freelance article to a building occupied by first-responders Affordable Junk Removal...... 10 financial changes is etched into my brain. Blaire House...... next issue puts it in “a very meaningful location,” for the weekly paper he edited. One article Other things I learned along the way Boucher Energy Systems...... 11 led to another and then another and then include an editor once telling me, “You can’t Selectman Brian Murray commented at Bright Insurance...... 17 another. The following April, the publisher of stand over your readers’ shoulders and tell his board’s September 12 meeting. He CabinetDepot.com...... next issue Cook...... 11 that newspaper offered the person a full-time them what you mean.” In other words, write recalled how the late Tony Brenna erected job at another newspaper he owned. And so the plaque on the first anniversary of 9/11. CPR Etc...... next issue so that they understand a complex subject Crystal Pools...... 11 began a career. “It really has come home now at the fire in simple terms. And so, I still write about Crystal Room...... 18 And now, for 40 years, I’ve been a government stories the old-fashioned way. station,” Murray said. Kevin Rudden photo Dewey Pest...... next issue journalist on either a full-time or part-time I don’t write “cutesy” verbiage designed Fortress Computer...... next issue basis. (Where the heck did those decades go?) to attract someone’s attention as they surf Frank Webb's Bath & Lighting Center...... 4 Gallo Moving...... 12 Even for the 25 years I worked for marketing the World Wide Web. I do the old “who, agencies and corporations, I kept on writing Guerriere & Halnon, Inc...... 8 what, when, where, why and how” in the Heritage Siding...... next issue freelance articles for publications. “inverted pyramid” (important things first, Homefield Credit Union...... 4 In 2007, Al and Marilyn Holman – owners background later) style that every journalist Hopedale Country Club...... next issue of this newspaper – asked me to join them used when everyone used to read the local Iadarola Plumbing...... 10 and help staff the then-new Milford Town paper on a regular basis. Imperial.com...... 3, 20 Joliceur Overhead Doors...... next issue Crier. I haven’t regretted a moment since I still “think” in black and white when I then, because I believe in strong community- Joyce Plumbing...... 11 take a picture. It may now run in color, but LaRose Muscular Therapy...... 13 based journalism. my mind has to imagine it as if it’s running Medway Oil & Propane Company...... 14 Now in my early 60s, I admit I’m in black and white. Of course, I’m no longer Milford Dental...... 2 somewhat of an anachronism: I may write developing film in a darkroom, just moving Milford Federal...... next issue on a computer, but I still take my notes pixels from one memory card to another. Milford-Franklin Eye Associates ...... next issue Milford National...... next issue longhand on paper. I still express a great And, while I don’t like to write about deal of skepticism for anything anyone in Nathans’ Jewelers...... 19 myself, some milestones are important Park Place Dental...... 4 government tells me – believing somewhere to remember. I hope to keep my fingers Restaurant 45...... 9 deep down that there must be a hidden dancing across the keyboard for another 10 Ritas...... next issue agenda. Most times there is not, but I sure or 20 years, doing something I love to do. Robertson Floor Covering...... next issue know how to find it when it’s there. Simoneau Electric...... next issue Templeman Tree Service...... 10 Wanokura Japanese Restaurant...... 12 Murray Featured on Next 30 Minutes Wayside Youth and Family Services...... 19 Wolf Dental...... next issue By Kevin Rudden initial ridership on the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Wylie & Julian Oil...... 2 Staff Reporter/Columnist (MWRTA) bus line and Crisafulli gives an update on road Zenith Mortgage...... next issue Brian Murray, a Milford selectman and candidate for state projects. representative, will be the featured guest on the next episode of • August 19 episode: Carl Damigella, director of Community 30 Minutes with The Town Crier, which will air at 6:30 p.m. on Relations and Outreach for MWRTA, discusses how the new Friday, September 30, on Milford TV – Comcast Channel 8 and bus service will work in Milford. Verizon Channel 38. The show also will be available for viewing 30 Minutes with The Town Crier airs every other Friday evening on YouTube. on Milford TV. The half-hour show is produced by Town Crier Classified Recent episodes of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier available on Publications, Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town Crier and Classified Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for YouTube are: The Upton & Mendon Town Crier newspapers – and focuses on each additional word. Must be prepaid and • September 16 episode: Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli and Milford’s government, culture and history, news, businesses and in writing. Email: TheTownCrier@charter. net Snailmail: 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, Finance Committee member Mike Soares – both members of charitable organizations. The show is co-hosted by Town Crier Ma 01568 the town’s Transportation Advisory Committee – discuss the Publisher Al Holman and Town Crier columnist Kevin Rudden. FOR SALE: Decorative upright metal stove. 1930’s with chrome handles and trim. Very Thanks to Frank Krzciuk of Milford for supplying our good condition. $140. Hawaiian lei plant in MYSTERY PHOTO FROM September Mystery Photo, a postcard depicting the area’s pot, blooming now. 3 foot tall, $50. Variety SEPTEMBER 9 Primrose Motel on Rt. 140, circa 1950. The motel is on the of cactus plants in pot, 1 ft. tall, $20. Call Upton and Milford townline. Krzciuk wrote, “Did you ever 774-218-6390. see the movie Porky’s? It was a comedy film made in 1982 WOOD FOR SALE: 1/2 cord wood for sale about the escapades of teenagers at a fictional High School $110 delivered. Call Ken at 508-667-7088 in Florida. Well, the Primrose was equal to Porky’s in my leave a message. Kindling also available. generation. Oh what fond memories I have.” Other readers who identified the motel included Al Marzetta, Mary DRIVERS/MONITORS NEEDED Zocchi, Diane Menard and Dr. Richard A. Heller who wrote Hummingbird Specials Needs Transportation he remembered when it was built in the 1950s. Shirley St. Upton. Local routes in our vans split shift John identified it as “the infamous Primrose Motel. Well at work 1 to 2 hours in morning and afternoon least that’s what we younger set were told. It is still standing on school days only no weekends no on Rte.140 in Upton and has changed hands several times. holidays. Perfect for retired or to supplement income or to keep busy. for more info visit us There was a very successful restaurant there called Madame’s @ www.hummingbirdtrans.com or call 508- at one time.” And Irene Rugoletti added that it had become 529-4952 Madame’s Restaurant and Fresco’s Restaurant.

TOWN CRIER PUBLICATIONS 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, MACla 01568 | 508-529-7791 | TownCrier.us Publishers of PUBLISHER ADVERTISING PUBLICATION SCHEDULE INDEX Advertiser’s Club Directory...... 5 Upton-Mendon Town Crier Alfred C. Holman LORI TATE UPTON-MENDON Published the 1st & 3rd Friday and mailed Office: 508-529-7791 ext. 222 508-529-0301 September 16 • September 6 Advertiser's Club Introduces...... 4 Cell: 508-889-1067 Community Calendar...... 6 - 7 free to all 5,800 addresses in Upton and [email protected] October 7 • Deadline September 27 [email protected] Upton, Mendon, Uxbridge, Northbridge October 21 • Deadline October 11 Government...... 14, 15 Mendon, MA. COLETTE ROONEY November 4 • Deadline October 25 Mystery Photo...... 5 MANAGER 508-922-9674 Opinion...... 5 Milford Town Crier Marilyn C. Holman MILFORD [email protected] September 23 • Deadline September 13 School News...... 12-13 Published the 2nd & 4th Friday and mailed 508-529-7791 ext. 221 Milford, Hopedale, Bellingham, Franklin October 14 •Deadline October 4 Sports...... 17-19 free to all 12,800 addresses in Milford, MA. [email protected] SUSANNE ODELL October 28 • Deadline October 18 Town Crier Publications, Inc. reserves the right to reject 508-954-8148 November 11 • Deadline November 1 material it deems unfit for publication in a family newspa- EDITOR [email protected] per. We reserve the right to edit any submitted articles as Jane Bigda Graphics: Jodi McGowan Fall Fix Up needed. We regret typographical errors in ads but will not Cell: 508-525-1319 Hopkinton, Westboro, Holliston, take financial responsibility for them. We will reprint at no and Ashland Web Manager: Andy Holman pp. 10-11 charge that portion of the ad in which the error appears. [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Calendar MONTHLY COMMUNITY MILFORD SENIOR CENTER MILFORD MEETINGS MEALS The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, Tuesday Unless otherwise noted, the activities take Free, nourishing meals offered monthly to all in located at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday 8 a.m. Walking Club place at Town Hall. Official meeting notices the local community. through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8:30 a.m. Game Room are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For Second Tuesday Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet additional information, contact the appropriate 6-7 p.m. Dinner, St. Mary of the Assumption 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the center by calling 508- 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Board or official. Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., Milford. 473-8334 or emailing [email protected]. 9:15 a.m. Strength and Stretch Monday, September 26 Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Society. 508- Sue Trotta Clark is the director. 10 a.m. Gift Shop Finance Subcommittee, Room 14, 6:30 p.m. 473-2000 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Tuesday, September 27 Last Wednesday Friday, September 23 11 a.m. Whist Personnel Board, Room 02, 7 p.m. 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, 12:30 p.m. Movie, Joy, No Cost and Free 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos Tuesday, October 4 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by Popcorn 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- Thursday, September 29 Wednesday Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m. 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org 10 a.m. Men’s Group Meeting, Presentation to 8 a.m. Walking Club Monday, October 10 Every Thursday be Determined, Free 8:30 a.m. Game Room Columbus Day, Town Offices Closed 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch, St. Mary of the Wednesday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Assumption Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., 9 a.m. Breakfast, Fire Safety Discussion, 8:30 a.m. SHINE by appointment BVAA October Events Milford. Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Sponsored by Milford Fire Department, $3 per 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services AREA-The BVAA 59th Fall Show will be held Society. 508-473-2000 person 9 a.m. Zumba Gold Toning at the Alternatives Gallery 5 Main St, Uxbridge, Third Thursday Thursday, October 6 10 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes October 7-28. Everyone is invited to a free artist 5:30 p.m. Supper, United Parish, 1 Church St., 6:30 p.m., Senior Center Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. Gift Shop reception on October 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Light Upton. Donations accepted. Reservation, three Kevin Comtois speaks on Rock & Roll and the 10:15 a.m. Fall Prevention Exercise Class refreshments will be served. Member artists days ahead by calling 508-529-3192. Youth Culutre; also meet the Senior Center 1 p.m. Bingo will showcase their work – fine art photography, Last Thursday staff, tour the facility and learn about the 1 p.m. Chess paintings in multimedia, fiber arts and pottery. 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Senior Center Programs. 1 p.m. Muscle Conditioning Artwork will be judged for cash prizes. The 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by Monday, October 10 4 p.m. Zumba Step artwork will be for sale, with a portion of each First Methodist Church of Milford volunteers. Closed for Columbus Day Thursday sale going to the individuals served by the 508-473-8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford. 8 a.m. Walking Club Alternatives Organization. org Thursday, October 13 8:30 a.m. Game Room The BVAA monthly meeting will be October Every Friday Vermont Vine to Wine Tour, Departs Senior 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet 20 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Northbridge Senior 12 noon Lunch, Blessing Barn, 146 South Center at 8 a.m., Returns 6:30 p.m., $79 per 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Cente featuring hands-on Gelli-Printmaking, Main St., Milford. Sponsored by the Bethany person 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class a skill anyone may accomplish. BVAA Community. 508-478-0010. 9 a.m. Senior Yoga meeting activities are partially funded by the. Last Friday Monday 10 a.m. Gift Shop Northbridge Cultural Council. 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 a.m. Walking Club 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing The 2nd BVAA Macabre Show will be held 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by 8:30 a.m. Game Room 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise at Lock 50, 50 Water St., Worcester. Check out First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet. Friday the dates by calling 508-379-3400 or visiting the 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment 8 a.m. Walking Club BVAA Facebook or website, BVAA.org. Last Saturday 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services 8:30 a.m. Game Room The BVAA also displays and sells art at the 6 to 7 p.m. Brown bag lunch/dinner, Unitarian 9:15 a.m. Tap Dance 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Milford Local Access TV Studio, 138 South Universalist Church, 23 Pine St. Milford, use 9:30 a.m. Cribbage 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Main St. The current theme is City Scapes. side door. Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus 10 a.m. Gift Shop 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services BVAA artwork is on display at Art and Antiques, Parish of Milford. [email protected]. 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 9 a.m. Hairdresser/Barber (by Appointment) 202 Church St., Whitinsville, and coming soon Every Sunday 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos 9:15 a.m. Tap Dance to the Hunter’s Grille, 25 Grafton Common, 4:30-6 p.m. Supper, Unitarian Universalist 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise 10 a.m. Gift Shop Grafton. Church, 23 Pine St., Milford. 508-473-3589, or 4 p.m. Zumba 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold For more information visit the BVAA website, [email protected]. Facebook or call Carol Frieswick, 508-234-6697

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6 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Calendar Ham and Bean Supper Events at Cornerstone at Milford Celebrating Mendon, Hiking Through Milford Community School Use Adult MENDON-The annual Ham and Bean Supper MILFORD-The public is invited to the following its Open Spaces Classe will be held this year on October 15, at the free events at Cornerstone at Milford, 11 Birch As part of Mendon’s 350th celebration, there MILFORD-Milford Community School Use Unitarian Church, 13 Maple St., Mendon. St. Each performance is at 2 p.m. Scottish Music will be a series of hikes in homage to the Program is offering many classes and workshops Dinner will be served from 5 -7 p.m. and at Cornerstone at Milford. community’s rural past and as an introduction in Arts and Crafts, Hobbies, Boating, Business, includes ham, homemade baked beans, salad, On September 27 enjoy authentic Scottish to the beautiful protected open space in town. Computers and Technology, Cooking, Dance, bread, dessert and drinks. The cost is $7 for music with the band, North Sea Ga. On Sunday, October 2 Russ Cohen, Naturalist Financial, Fitness, and other areas for adults this adults and $3 for children. On September 30, Soumaya MaRose will & Wild Food Enthusiast, Wild Seed Seeker fall. The complete list of classes may be found on offer a Moroccan dance performance as part of & Sharer and author of, Wild Plants I Have the Milford Community Program website, MCS. Hopedale Cultural Council Grants our “Grab Your Passport! Destination: Morocco” Known… And Eaten will lead a wild edible milford.ma.us under Adult Fall. HOPEDALE-October 17 is the deadline for celebration. plants walk exploring Inman Hill Wildlife Registration forms may be printed from organizations, schools, and individuals to apply Conservation Area & Quissett Wildlife the website and will be accepted immediately. for grants that support cultural activities in Management Area through a two-three-mile Please make checks payable to: Town of Milford the community from the Hopedale Cultural Once Upon a Pops loop, starting at 1 p.m. at 33 Inman Hill Rd. - MCSUP. Registrations and payments can Council. Proposals in the arts, humanities, and WHITINSVILLE – Whitinsville Christian On Saturday, October 15, there will be a be mailed to Milford Community School Use science that support projects such as exhibits, School Strings proudly presents Once Upon a Discovery Walk at the Mendon Town Forest at Program, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA lectures, workshops, field trips, performances, Pops, a fun, family-friendly concert featuring 10 a.m. starting at 203 Millville Rd. Bill Dakai, 01757 or dropped off at the security kiosk in the and artistic residencies may be submitted. music from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and volunteer Mendon Land Steward said the two- front of Milford High School between the hours For complete information on the Hopedale other classic tales on Saturday, October 29, three-mile walk will visit all of the historic of 7 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., or directly in the office Cultural Council, contact Hopedale Cultural at 6:30 p.m. at Whitinsville Christian School, points of interest in the town forest including from 2:20 to 3:30 pm. Council Chair Wilma Manning 508-478-0929 279 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, in the Krull sites and artifacts dating from the 1600s Auditorium. or [email protected] and including a sawmill, gristmill, granite quarry, 40th Reunion of the MHS Class Hopedale website, Hopedale-ma.gov. Online Doors open at 6 p.m. The event features wells and more. The trails are walker friendly, application forms and more information are table seating and complementary cake, but still involve some degree of difficulty. of 1976 available at Mass-Culture.org. coffee, and juice. Advance tickets are required Preregistration is required for the walks. MILFORD-Come and reminisce with the MHS which are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Visit Mendon350.com/trail-walks or the Class of 1976 on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Tickets may be reserved by emailing strings@ Mendon Town Clerk’s Office to preregister. For p.m. at Scioli’s in Milford. Invitations will be MENDON-Local quilt shop owner, Cathy whitinsvillechristian.org or by calling 508-372- information call 508-280-8826. Want a shorter sent out in the next few weeks as well as e-mails Racine of Charlton Sewing Center will be the 3248. walk? Leave a comment on the registration and a FaceBook posting. In the meantime, please guest speaker at the October 20 meeting of form. contact Ann Robichaud at 508-473-8239, 508- Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild, at 7 p.m. in Goss Not Your Average Craft Fair! 473-0422 or [email protected] for questions or Hall at the Unitarian Church, Mendon. She Milford Regional Medical Center concerns. WHITINSVILLE-One-of-a-kind arts and crafts, will give a lecture on threads with an auction to hands on art opportunities, and kids crafts, too, Auxiliary follow. Guest are welcome to come for a $5 fee. will be available at ValleyCAST’s Art & Music MILFORD-Alexander’s Uniforms will be selling Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Makers Festival at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, uniforms and shoes on September 23. from 7 MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of The Milford Fall Family Fun Day Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, on Saturday, October 1. a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hospital conference Room Commerce is offering the following events. MILFORD-The 4th Annual Milford Fall From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. a variety of talented A & B. This is a popular fund-raising event for For more information or to register visit Family Fun Day, sponsored by Alternatives in artisans will be demonstrating how their unique which a portion of the sales goes to the Milford milfordchamber.org, call 508-473-6700 or email partnership with the Milford Rotary Club, is arts are crafted and selling their wares. Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Auxiliary. [email protected] Saturday, October 15 from 11a.m.to 3 p.m. at Attendees will also enjoy live music. The MRMC Auxiliary conducts many Business After Hours on Tuesday, September the Milford Town Park. Rain date is Sunday, ValleyCAST (Blackstone Valley Culture, Arts, fundraisers throughout the year, which provide 27 at 5 p.m. at Pepperocini’s Pizzeria & Grill, 201 October 16. Science, Together) is dedicated to preserving support to Medical Center departments. The E. Main St., Milford. The day of free fun will feature live music, the cultural vitality of the Blackstone Valley by Auxiliary meets on the second Tuesday monthly food, raffles, the Southwick’s Zoo Mobile, games, supporting a creative and inclusive community. at 9:30 a.m., except for July and August. The Twice Blessed Thrift Shop public is welcome and invited to join this prizes, face painting, a costume contest and For more about the Art & Music Makers HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at organization. For more information, call 508- more. Festival and view the full list of vendors at Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale features iFall 422-2099. Proceeds from the food and raffle sales will AlternativesNet.org/ValleyCAST/Festival or by into Savings Sale of men’s and women’s jeans benefit the people with disabilities Alternatives calling 508-234-6232. and unlined jackets plus women’s blazers for $1 serves in the Greater Milford area as well the Meet the Pastor of United Parish while summer apparel and clothing for children Special Education Department of the Milford Senior Fall Social Meet Pastor Lourey Savick of United is half off. The Shop is open Thursdays from 9:30 Public Schools. MILFORD-All are welcome to the Annual a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 Sponsorship opportunities are available and Parish Church in Upton during an open house Senior Fall Social, October 22, from 12 to 3 noon. volunteers are needed. For information about on Thursday, October 6 at O’Toole family home, p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 17 Winter St., getting involved contact Liz Mirabelli Nye at Liz. 104 Taft St. Upton. Stop by anytime between 6 Milford. A complimentary light lunch will be [email protected] or 508-266- and 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Another Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk served and music and singing will be provided Meet the Pastor gathering will be held in January 6541. HOPEDALE-Friends of Historic by The Greater Milford Community Chorus. The 2017. Hopedale (FOHH) is holding their annual social is sponsored by the St. Mary’s and Trinity Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Alzheimer’s Association Effective Episcopal Churches’ Covenant Committee. October 29, at 10 a.m. at the Hopedale Town Strategies Workshops Park. Visit Active.com to register for $20 MENDON-Effective Communication Strategies, Greater Milford Ballet Nutcracker Sacred Heart Fall Fair Rummage Sale through October 26. Race day registration is Understanding and Responding to Dementia- Auditions MILFORD-The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church $25. The first 100 registered runners/walkers Women’s Club on E. Main St. in Milford, will Related Behavior, a two-part free workshop MENDON-Open auditions for the 36th will receive a shirt. FOHH is a 501(c)(3) hold their annual Fall Fair Rummage Sale on offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will annual “Nutcracker” by the Greater Milford non-profit organization dedicated to historic Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. be held at the Mendon Senior Center, 62 Ballet will be held Sunday, September 25 for preservation, charitable giving, community in the Parish Bell Tower room. All sorts of Providence St. on Wednesday, September individuals ages five to adult at the Deane philanthropic and educational purposes. FOHH items will be for sale including purses, jewelry, 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Communication is more School of Dance, Bellingham St., Mendon. Solo provides assistance to the Town of Hopedale and cookbooks, household items, and holiday than just talking and listening. Behavior is a gymnasts are welcome to audition for a new surrounding communities. decorations. There will be a bake sale, gift powerful form of communication and one of role this year. Adults who enjoy acting are also basket raffles and a food sale. Admission is free, the primary ways for people with dementia welcome as Party Parents. Call the Deane School parking is free and it’s handicap accessible. All to communicate. This two-part workshop of Dance studio for specific times for your proceeds will go to projects of the church. helps participants learn to identify strategies audition at 508-473-3354. to help connect and communicate with your loved ones and strategies to deal with the most common behavioral challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Call 508-478-6175 or stop by the Mendon Senior Center at 62 Providence St. Mendon to register for one or both of these FACEBOOK: Shellscapes by Marilyn Exciting News! free programs. 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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 7 Blaire House of Milford Last 2016 Senior Expo The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, Celebrating Round Up Cook-Out 60 North Bow St., Milford, will host the Being in th Business free, 14 Annual 2016 Senior Health Expo Since 1972 on Friday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. The expo will feature over 30 exhibitors including local banks, assisted living facilities, insurance companies, Civil Engineer & Land Survey Consultants fitness information, and the S.H.I.N.E. plus raffles and free give-a-ways. Milford, MA 01757 Franklin, MA 02038 Whitinsville, MA 01588 Open to all, the Expo is especially 508.473.6630 508.528.3221 508.234.6834 helpful for Seniors and Caregivers. It will 508.473.8243 (fax) 508.528.7921 (fax) 508.234.6723 (fax) be held in connection with the Free Flu www.gandhengineering.com Clinic sponsored by the Milford Board of Health and provided by Salmon VNA. There will also be free blood pressure and hearing screenings. Free lunch will be provided to the YOU CAN TRUST ABE! Many older adults find it hard to develop new friendships or first 200 Seniors. Entertainment will be keep up existing friendships due to other priorities such as health See ABE at Mobico Auto Sales for late model provided by Ron Auger throughout the concerns and living arrangements. Since friendships can have preowned certified cars priced right! We buy day. a major impact on health and well-being, places like Blaire AND Sell only the BEST! Financing available. Please feel free to contact the center at House in Milford try to encourage relationships by holding 508-473-8334 with any questions. Specializing in Audi, Mercedes, and BMW Autos family and holiday centered celebrations. Shown here are Blaire Foreign & Domestic cars House residents, l-r: Leo Campopiano, Barbara Vanasse, Claire Bouchard, Jose Degatano, Esther Hicks and June Hunt enjoying being with one another at the Last Roundup Cook-Out. Blaire History Comes Alive House photo The sound of canon fire, mounted Route 140, West St. cavalry, and muskets will fill the air on Milford • 508-473-5800 October 8 and 9 when Civil War reenactors, Mendon Country Fair October 8 hosted in conjunction with Blackstone What began in Mendon in 1975 will continue on Saturday, Valley Tech and the 13th Mass Regiment st October 8, as the Mendon Lions present the 41 annual Country Volunteer Infantry Company F, take over Fair at The Blessing Barn on Rte.16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Daniels Farmstead in Blackstone. event has changed little over the years with country music “Valley Tech has earned a long- throughout the day, dairy animals on display, crafters, and vendors term reputation for vibrant and highly displaying their wares, free wagon rides, and great food. motivational learning. This partnership Just as it was set-up to do over 40 years ago, the Country Fair with Daniels Farmstead presents an continues to offer nonprofit groups a free booth to raise funds excellent endeavor to build upon that track for their causes. Thousands of dollars have been raised by these record,” said Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, groups over the years. Superintendent-Director of Valley Tech. This year’s stage entertainment features The Villanaires, singing The two-day event, held rain or shine, 42 Congress Street, Milford those great memory songs of the 50’s and 60’s. Other features of will focus on the Battle of Shiloh, fought 508-473-5511 the Fair include the pumpkin-launching competition and Kids April 6-7, 1862 in southwestern Tennessee. Fair with magic shows, face painting, pie-eating contest, and pony The Confederate army led by General rides. Albert Sidney Johnston launched a surprise One of the long time traditions at the Fair is delicious foods attack on Major General Ulysses S. Grant’s served at the Lions food court. The menu includes hot dogs, Union army. The Union forces prevailed, hamburgers, sausage and pepper subs, meatball sandwiches, but the losses for both sides were heavy – French fries and fried dough. Ice cream and watermelon will also more than 23,000 total casualties. be available along with cold drinks and coffee. The reenactment group will simulate The Mendon Lions Club thanks the major sponsors including the battle on both days of the event. Charles River Bank, Imperial Cars, Dean Bank, Custom Alarm, Visitors will also have the opportunity Worldband Computer Consultants, Willowbrook Restaurant, to see military drilling, a dress parade, • WINDSHIELDS • INSULATED GLASS • PLEXI GLASS Tinio Corporation, Milford Federal Savings, and Eastern Security and various aspects of camp life. • SCREENS • STORE FRONTS • ETCHED GLASS Safe. Additionally, there will be military hospital • SHOWER ENCLOSURES • SAFETY GLASS • MIRRORS Admission to the fair is free to all. Parking is available for a • STORM DOORS • LEXAN • TABLETOPS demonstrations and a “sutlers” camp, where donation to the Mendon Boy Scouts. All proceeds realized will go civilian merchants will sell reproduction to The Mass Lions Eye Research Fund and community projects. period goods. Concessions will also be For more information, visit MendonLions.org. available for purchase. “The Daniels Farmstead Foundation is proud to have this event returning to this historic farmstead,” said Justine Southwick Brewer, President of the Daniels Farmstead Foundation, noting this is the farm’s third reenactment. The event schedule is: Saturday, October 8 – 9 a.m. Camps open, 10 a.m. Battalion drill, 11 a.m. Artillery demonstration, 2 p.m. Battle reenactment with hospital demonstration, 3 p.m. Artillery demonstration, 4 p.m. Camps close. Sunday, October 9 – 10 a.m. Camps open, 11 a.m. Artillery demonstration, 1 p.m. Battle reenactment, 4 p.m. Camps close. Tickets are $8 for adults; $6 for students, veterans, and seniors, age 62 and older; $4 for children 5 – 10 years old; and free for children under five with a $20 maximum per family. No pets are allowed. All visitors must park for free at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, 175 Lincoln St., Blackstone, where tickets may be purchased. Shuttle busses, running every half hour, will begin transporting visitors at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the ongoing Daniels Farmstead’s restorations. For more information visit DanielsFarmstead.org or on Facebook.

8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Walking and Talking about Milford’s A Beautiful Day for Art and Fun in the Park Past

Enjoying their Day in the Park were members of Reviewing some historic photos of downtown Milford are, l-r Anne Members of the Hopedale Class of 2019 sell the Blackstone Valley Art Association, l-r:seated, th Berard, Elaine McKenna and Laura Douillette and Anne Lamontagne. cotton candy at the 37 Annual Hopedale Day in Carol Frieswick, Pam Siderewicz,and standing, Don The group was on a walk of Milford sponsored by the Milford Historical the Park held on September 17 The sophomores Iacovelli and Elizabeth Hakins. The group was Commission. Highlighting the town’s past, the walk was led by were just one of the many non-profits taking part among the dozens of local artists who displayed their Lamontagne and concentrated on Main St. Harry Platcow photo in the event that was held in the Hopedale Town work and won prizes at the 37th Annual Hopedale Park. Harry Platcow photo Day in the Park. Harry Platcow photo Enjoying a Fall Day For more photos of the 2016 Hopedale Day in the Park by Harry Platcow visit TownCrier.us and click on Photo Galleries. Cornerstone at Milford resident Arthur Goodall enjoys a beautiful fall day on the grounds Plains “Man of the Year” Chosen This Weekend of the Cornerstone By Kevin Rudden community. Goodall Staff Reporter/Columnist was recently featured The Plains “Man of the Year” will be chosen on Sunday, September 25, during the 35th annual Plains in the community’s Association Reunion Dinner at the Italian-American Veterans. monthly newsletter for Lena Giacomuzzi McCarthy, a longtime Milford Planning Board member, will be guest speaker at his lifetime achievements the annual dinner. Her talk will be about growing up in the Plains as the daughter of John and Jenny as a science teacher at Giacomuzzi, owners of the central gathering place of the Plains, Johnny Jack’s Café and Bar Room. Prior to Acton-Boxborough High the dinner – at the memorial ceremony at the Plains monument on East Main Street – members will hear School, as well as Phillips about Milford’s own famous musician, Boots Mussulli, from his daughters. Andover and Phillips “The Plains” is the area of Milford below the former railroad tracks – now the Upper Charles Trail – on Exeter Academies. He Main Street, that was primarily settled by Italian-Americans. Each year, as many as four generations of continues to faithfully families attend the Plains Association annual reunion. attend weekly services at his longtime place of worship, Trinity Church in downtown Boston. Cornerstone photo

Admiring Some Vehicles at Milford Lions Club Car Show

Area residents had a chance to view all types of vehicle from antiques to muscle cars at the 29th Annual Milford Lions Club Car Show on September 18. Proceeds from the annual show help the Lions with their community projects such as the Milford High Speech Contest, three Student Scholarships as well as community programs helping people with sight problems including donations to Massachusetts Lion Eye Research Campaign. Harry Platcow photo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP Blackstone Heritage Calendar Release Party

In celebration of its new 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar featuring the work of 10 local photographers, Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is hosting a Calendar Release Party on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at its offices at Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Guests can meet the photographers and purchase calendars on site. “The emphasis of our 2017 Calendar is on our industrial heritage,” notes Charlene Perkins Cutler, executive director of BHC. She went on, “The Blackstone Heritage Corridor is one of the Nation’s richest and best preserved repositories of landscapes, structures and sites that recall a neglected era of the American past: the Age of Industry. Thousands of structures and whole landscapes still exist which represent the entire history of the American Industrial Revolution and the complex economic and social relationships of the people who lived and worked here.” The photos for the 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar where chosen in a blind contest and offer a mix of scenes showcasing the National Heritage Corridor’s natural, historical and cultural resources. Photos included in the calendar were taken by The cover shot of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor 2017 Calendar was taken by Leon Frances Guevremont of Lincoln, R.I.;. David Newton Droby of Uxbridge and was captured at Voss Farm in Uxbridge. BHC photo of Cumberland, R.I.; Carol Dandrade of Uxbridge; Wendy A. Henschel of Linwood; Ernest Berube of Lincoln; Scott Harwood of Douglas; Don McKenzie of Worcester; Allan Siuzdak of Cumberland and Robert William Mielke of Uxbridg; , The cover shot, “Pond Mist Sunrise,” was submitted by Leon Droby of Uxbridge, who took the photo at Voss Farm (River Bend Farm), in A Full Service Uxbridge. Tree Removal BHC’s 2017 Calendar will be available at the Calendar Release Party on October 17 and can be purchased for $10 each. The Company STEVE calendars will also be available for sale on BHC’s online shop. To learn more, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. Since 1980 STRATTON Owner Fully Insured 508-366-7693 SHOP LOCAL • BUY LOCAL FREE Estimates 508-839-5961 www.templemantree.com KEEP YOUR $$$$ IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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Blackstone Heritage Calendar Release Party Travel Through Time Hike As part of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s “Go Explore!” program, the In celebration of its new 2017 Blackstone Friends of Upton State Forest (FUSF) and the Department of Conservation Heritage Corridor Calendar featuring the work of 10 and Recreation (DCR) are co-sponsoring a hike through history at Upton State local photographers, Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Forest on September 24. The group will “Travel Through Time” to explore Inc. (BHC) is hosting a Calendar Release Party cellar holes, stone walls, cut stones, water crossings, early roads and other on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at evidence of early settlement and industry. There are many layers of history at its offices at Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Ave., Upton State Forest, that will be discussed. Whitinsville. Guests can meet the photographers Meet at the historic CCC Headquarters Building near the intersection of and purchase calendars on site. Westborough and Southborough Roads, 205 Westboro Rd, Upton. Registration “The emphasis of our 2017 Calendar is on is at 12:30 p.m. with the hike leaving at 1p.m. A liability waiver is required. our industrial heritage,” notes Charlene Perkins Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please leave pets at Cutler, executive director of BHC. She went on, home, as some people are fearful. Dress for the weather, and the trail, which is “The Blackstone Heritage Corridor is one of the a moderate 2.5 hike with some hills and uneven footing resulting in a two to Nation’s richest and best preserved repositories three-hour hike. Remember water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. of landscapes, structures and sites that recall a For a notice of cancellation due to inclement weather send an email to neglected era of the American past: the Age of [email protected] with “Go!” in the subject line. Call 508- Industry. Thousands of structures and whole 278-7604 for more information. The Board of Health graph shows the amount of household waste collected in Milford through landscapes still exist which represent the entire The Friends of Upton State Forest is a non-profit group with a mission August 2016 as compared to the monthly amount collected during the past 10 years. history of the American Industrial Revolution and “to preserve, enhance, and protect the natural and historic resources of the complex economic and social relationships of Upton State Forest and welcomes new members. For more information go to the people who lived and worked here.” friendsofuptonstateforest.org or write to PO Box 258, Upton, MA 01568-0258. The photos for the 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar where chosen in a blind contest and offer a mix of scenes showcasing the National Daniels Farmstead Mushroom Walk Heritage Corridor’s natural, historical and cultural Daniels Farmstead, 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, hosts a mushroom walk at resources. 1 p.m., Sunday, October 2. Doug Brown and Marisol Sanchez-Garcia of Clark Photos included in the calendar were taken by The cover shot of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor 2017 Calendar was taken by Leon University, who has been leading forays and collecting mushrooms in Tennessee Frances Guevremont of Lincoln, R.I.;. David Newton Droby of Uxbridge and was captured at Voss Farm in Uxbridge. BHC photo and North Carolina for the last five years, mainly in the Smokey Mountains, will of Cumberland, R.I.; Carol Dandrade of Uxbridge; lead the local walk Wendy A. Henschel of Linwood; Ernest Berube of Please bring a small basket, a knife, wax paper or paper bags for collecting. Take Lincoln; Scott Harwood of Douglas; Don McKenzie precautions against Lyme disease: wear white clothes, a hat, long sleeves and pants of Worcester; Allan Siuzdak of Cumberland and Robert William Mielke of Uxbridg; , tucked into boots. Use insect repellent. Children must be supervised by an adult. The cover shot, “Pond Mist Sunrise,” was submitted by Leon Droby of Uxbridge, who took the photo at Voss Farm (River Bend Farm), in Before the walk, members will briefly discuss what to look for and how to collect Uxbridge. a small sample of a mushroom for identification with minimal impact on the BHC’s 2017 Calendar will be available at the Calendar Release Party on October 17 and can be purchased for $10 each. The environment. The walk will touch upon edible and poisonous mushrooms as calendars will also be available for sale on BHC’s online shop. To learn more, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. well as the role of fungi in the ecosystem. In addition, the Daniels Farmer’s Market is open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The grill is open for lunch and tours are available at this historic property. For further information: [email protected] or 1-508-726-2042. The Board of Health graph shows the amount of household recycling collected in Milford through August 2016 as compared to the monthly amount collected during the past 10 years.

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Milford Community Milford High School Help With College Application School Use Classes Needs More Space Process The Milford Community Use Program is offering By Melissa Orff By Melissa Orff the following classes this fall. Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Adult Classes Milford High School could use more space. Senior year of high school can be both an exiting and Many classes and workshops in Arts and Crafts, That was the message delivered to the Milford School Committee scary time, not only for students but for their parents as Hobbies, Boating, Business, Computers and at their September 15 meeting by Milford High School (MHS) well. Technology, Cooking, Dance, Financial, Fitness, Principal Carolyn Banach. Hoping to make the process a little less overwhelming, and other areas for adults will be available. The With the Committee trying to decide on how to best utilize the Milford High School (MHS) Guidance Department complete list of classes and registration deadline the now vacant Middle School East building, Banach was asked welcomed the parents and students of the Class of 2017 to are at the Milford Community Program website, to present her current needs for space as well as the potential for an informational evening on September 13. MCS.milford.ma.us under Adult Fall. expanding or adding new programs if the space in the high school “We know this time can be overwhelming,” said MHS Free one night workshops including Estate became available. Director of Guidance Baione, welcoming the 150 who Planning - Protection for Your Minor Child and Currently the high school building houses not only the high attended. “But we want you to know that we are here to Family discusses the importance of planning school, but also the Community Use program, the Shining Star help you.” for your family’s future, Understanding and Preschool, and the Central Administration offices. For the next hour, parents and students had the chance Using Your VA Home Loan Guarantee reviews Banach started her presentation listing off the number of new to walk through the entire college planning process, from the benefits of VA guaranteed home loan for initiates that they have added to the high school over the past few a timeline for seniors and dates for college visits to tips on purchasing a home with no down payment and years including a number of new courses, expanding the Advanced applications and financial aid information and deadlines. refinancing a current home mortgage, and The Placement program, adding the TriM Music Honor Society program, One key point that was brought up time and time again Power to choose: The Next Generation of Health, and even starting a new student teaching program. was the importance of students and their parents to keep is a powerful talk that will change the way you “We have done this using rooms that aren’t even classrooms,” said their eye on the calendar as they go through their senior think and make decisions about your health, are Banach. year. also available. Another initiative that MHS has added over the past few years is “Deadlines really come into play in this process,” said Art Programs for Children the new Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program, a Baione. “It is important to pay attention to dates, especially Two art programs for children taught by vocational-type program that uses classroom teaching and hands-on for financial aid.” Antoella D’Aloia, an early childhood educator experiences for students to learn about the hospitality industry. The application process was broken down, starting from and private art instructor, will be offered. All Banach told the School Committee that the program has become when to take the SAT or ACT’s, how to choose the colleges program information, including locations, may so successful, they have reached their capacity of 25 students and to apply to, how to use the Common Application forms that be found on the Milford Community Program currently have a waiting list to join. over 500 colleges and universities are now using, and how website, MCS.milford.ma.usunder Kids Fall. “We are hitting a point where the size of some of our classes have to request transcripts for each application. Adventures in Art, offered on Wednesdays outgrown the room capacity,” she said. And because how to pay for college is generally on the from 3 to 4 p.m., is an opportunity for children With the success of the HTM Program under their wing, Banach forefront of parent’s minds, the Guidance Department also in grades k-2 to explore art through various said they would love to launch a similar career pathways program for covered a number of financial topics including the new mediums and to learn about some of the artists Radio and TV Broadcasting, should they ever have the space. financial aid deadlines and scholarship opportunities. and works of art in history. “We have a lot of student interest in this field,” said Banach. “It Guest speaker Cory Meyers, Assistant Vice President Pre-School Art Party, offered on Saturdays would be great to keep that going.” of Admissions for Wheelock College, spoke about the new from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., will introduce children Banach also said there were a number of other college and career FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process to a variety of different artistic media and programs they would like to offer but have not been able to move and deadlines. “I know this is a stressful time, but let me styles, creating unique works of art with water forward because of capacity. tell you…at the end of the day, there is a school out there colors, acrylic paints, oil pastels, chalk, and soft Not only is expanding programs out of the question right now, for everyone,” he said. modeling clay. Registrations will be accepted but Banach said that there are currently 10 teachers at MHS that do An annual program held at the high school for more through September 28. not have permanent classrooms, and have to share space or use non- than the past 12 years, Senior Parent Night is a good way to Registration classroom space for lessons, a point that caused concern with some bring people together to get the conversation started about Registrations and payments for all classes may School Committee Members. what is coming next, said Baione after the presentation. be mailed to Milford Community School Use Banach went through several scenarios of what departments “We want to educate parents and students on the major Program, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA would move to different areas if the Community Use, Central aspects of the college application process,” he said. “It’s a 01757 or dropped off at the security kiosk in the Administration, and Shining Star moved out of the high school and great way to get them thinking and to let them know we are front of Milford High School between the hours into the vacant Middle School East building. here if they need support.” of 7 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., or directly in the office “We need to stay focused on turning the high school back into Baione said there were still a number of other senior from 2:20 to 3:30 pm. Checks should be made the high school,” commented School Committee Chairperson Mike college planning events to be held this year, including a out to: Town of Milford – MCSUP. Please call Walsh. Financial Aid Night on October 18 in the high school the office at 508-478-1119 with any questions But the School Committee agreed that there is more work to be auditorium. . done before any decisions could be made, including getting costs to rehab the Middle School East building to be able to house those programs.

UMASS Amherst Graduation Approximately 5,500 students received bachelor’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst this spring on May 6. Milford graduates were: Chelsey Ann Mullen, Sophie Anne Doherty, Hugo Henrique Silva, Tatiana Lourdes Couto, Antoun Sade Saad, Reed Francis Allen, Alexi Kire Bartholomew Martinez, Molly Elizabeth Gately, Rachel Catherine Keane, Benjamin J Walton, Sean Gregory Varney, Simran Kaur, Jessica Gonçalves Ferreira and Tina Leong

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12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 School News School Committee Asked to Vote Against BVT’s Self- Lifting the Cap on Charter Schools BVT Superintendent’s By Melissa Orff of Elementary and Secondary Education, Paper to be Used in Funded Project Staff Reporter charter schools are funded “by tuition The Milford Teachers Association (MTA) is charges assessed against the school districts Textbook Database Receives MSBA where the students reside.” In essence, asking the School Committee to Vote “No” Submitted by Nicole Forman Reimbursement on Question 2 in the upcoming November the money the state would have sent to Valley Tech For Blackstone Valley Tech, getting election. the town’s school district for a student is The reason many people embark on a MTA President Nicholas Molinari and Vice allocated to the charter school where the a second reimbursement installment President Cherie Peterson made the request student is enrolled. career path in education is simple: to help from the Massachusetts School Building at the September 15 School Committee One of the major objections to lifting the cap people. That spirit permeates everything Authority (MSBA) for the 37,200 square Meeting. on charter schools centers on how they are educators do, and Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, foot roofing repair project means phase “One of the most disturbing things about funded. Superintendent-Director of Blackstone two of the project is almost complete Question 2 is that it promotes a separate “Corporations can literally come in and Valley Vocational Regional School District, and preliminary talks can begin for the and unequal education system within establish [charter] schools and force is no exception. remaining and final section. the framework of public education in taxpayers to pay the bill,” said Molinari. “Is When McGraw-Hill Education The most recent phase of the roof Massachusetts,” said Molinari. that what we want for public education in publishing reached out to Dr. Fitzpatrick to repair project focused on the 200 wing Question 2 will ask voters if they support Massachusetts? More importantly, is that request to use his white paper “Presenting a of the school, which encompasses giving Massachusetts the authority to what we want for Milford?” Practitioner’s Response to the 21st Century classrooms as well as the auto collision lift the cap on charter schools. There are Molinari told the School Committee that Skills Debate” within their new product and repair, auto tech, and electrical approximately 80 charter schools operating the local schools are projected to lose “Create,” he did not hesitate to grant his shops. The repairs began in June and right now in Massachusetts, though that is approximately $450 million next year to permission. were substantially complete by the end of still well below the cap of 120 schools. send students to charter schools, with The product “Create” is a platform for August. The topic has been a hot button issue this Milford currently losing $47,000 annually professors to create their own custom Following the district’s commitment election, with school districts across the state on charter school tuition, and local school textbooks using different content in to live within its budget, Valley Tech lobbying for voters to reject the proposition district Franklin losing $3.8 million per year. McGraw-Hill Education’s content library. successfully applied, in February 2015, in order to leave the cap in place. “It isn’t just the potentially devastating The website allows professors to choose and received, in January 2016, a grant “If legislation passes, charter schools can impact on the school budget that we specific chapters, articles, and pieces to fit essentially open anywhere, even in towns face…it’s the very soul of education, the from the MSBA. MSBA authorities have that don’t want them,” said Molinari. “Once community of people raising its children, the tone of their classes. commented that for an educational opened, they have no local accountability together, that is at stake,” he said. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s paper, in its entirety, will system to embark and complete a project – not to school committees or any other Molinari ended his appeal by asking that join the McGraw-Hill Education library just without bonding is remarkable. elected officials.” the School Committee join the MTA and in time for fall classes to begin. The roof repair project was originally Molinari commented that many of the over 110 other School Committees in “It was an honor to receive their request,” projected to cost $1,157,343, which made statistics that charter schools use to outline Massachusetts in signing a resolution to Dr. Fitzpatrick said. “Our next generation it eligible for a maximum MSBA facilities performance are “misleading.” Vote No on Question 2. of educators are in an ideal position grant of $619,526 – a 53.53 percent “Charter schools have some of the highest Several members of the School Committee to transform educational practices as reimbursement rate. rates of suspensions and exclusions,” he asked for more time to digest the technology continuously improves.” The first two reimbursements, which said. “All of this is an attempt at boosting information presented before making an The paper describes the ways school the district is entitled to as cost occurs test scores so they can keep receiving public official decision. Molinari was asked to districts can help students receive the through progress billing, totaled almost funds.” return to the October 6 School Committee academic knowledge they need to succeed, $367,500. Recently, the district submitted According to the Massachusetts Department Meeting. as well as the real-world 21st century skills its third unaudited reimbursement required in the workforce. The suggestions request. Assuming Valley Tech receives throughout the paper will help the next the full reimbursement of the most Working at Cyber Speed to Reshape generation of teachers and administrators recent request, the district will have create classroom techniques and learning been reimbursed approximately 71 Schools’ Technology environments that will enable students to be percent of the total maximum facilities By Melissa Orff have the updated network successful in the future. grant available, based on the initial Staff Reporter and wireless capability to The article, which can also be viewed on construction estimates. The Milford Public Schools has welcomed utilize blended learning in the the Massachusetts Labor and Workforce The reimbursements will be put a new Director of Digital Learning, classrooms,” he said. Development website, will be available on towards phase three of the roof project, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Matthew Joseph has also been the “Create” platform for a period of three which is still a few years away. Joseph, who started with the district in July. working on increasing the years. “The district made a commitment Dr. Matthew According to Superintendent of Schools district’s social media presence Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational to the MSBA during the initial phase Joseph Dr. Kevin McIntyre, “he hasn’t just hit the in order to highlight “the great Technical High School serves the towns of of the roof repair project that it would ground running, he has hit the ground teaching and learning going on Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, parlay any MSBA receipts to the next sprinting.” in the district.” Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, phase of the roof project until all phases “A few days ago we had ‘What you Joseph, who was hired to handle the Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton were complete thereby alleviating Learned on Wednesday’ on our Twitter technology needs of the school district, and Uxbridge. Located in the heart of the responsibility from the district’s member including rolling out their vision of a new feed (#MPSLearns) and we had a lot of Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech towns,” said Kurtis W. Johnson, Assistant blended learning technology initiative, comes teachers posting what was going on in their creates a positive learning community Superintendent for Finance and to Milford with many years of experience classrooms,” said Joseph. that prepares students for personal and in the education. Beginning his career as Going forward, Joseph said they plan to Operations. professional success in an internationally an Elementary School teacher in Pittsfield, form committees to help steer the direction of In order to further curtail impact to where he taught for 11 years, Joseph. then technology in the district as well as to guide competitive society through a fusion member towns, portions of the roof became a Director of Technology where he the technology plan that is already in place. of rigorous vocational, technical, and repair project are completed by Valley helped to launch the first 1:1 initiative in the “It is really exciting and motivating to academic skills. The school’s website is www. Tech’s certified staff and students. state. be in Milford and to see that where I think valleytech.k12.ma.us. Before coming to Milford, Joseph worked education is headed, people here feel the same as a Principal for the past 10 years in way,” said Joseph. elementary schools in both Attleboro and Natick. Joseph earned his undergraduate degree 3 More New Therapists Added for in Elementary Education from Springfield College, his graduate degree in Special 5½ Days a Week and More Flexibility Education and his Administrators License from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and most recently his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Boston College. “It was a great opportunity to combine what I am passionate about,” said Joseph. “To infuse a district with 21st century learning for the students and to work with teachers to Relaxation • Deep Tissue • Cranio Sacral • Sports Injury • Pregnancy Massage help them become for efficient with the tools a s w e l l .” Where your little hearts are in good hands LaRose Muscular Therapy Joseph worked toward this goal from day ENROLL NOW! 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DROUGHTY ◆ from front page Selectmen Discuss Selectmen Ponder of the community.” Health Officer Paul Mazzuchelli said that gives the board a say in Warrant Articles backing up the Milford Water Company’s request to delay the project. Condrey also noted By Kevin Rudden Pipeline Stance By Kevin Rudden that – if Robsham Woods is built and a future drought occurred – the development’s Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist water consumption could cause all customers to endure water use restrictions. To prevent The Board of Selectmen talked about A Mendon couple who oppose the that, his company probably will have to restrict the development’s overall water use to potential warrant articles for next month’s proposed “Access Northeast” natural certain number of gallons per day. Special Town Meeting at its September 12 gas pipeline met with the Board of He noted the company still is waiting for “fire flow” information from Eden meeting, with Chairman William Buckley Selectmen on September 12 and asked Management that will further determine how much water pressure is needed to supply saying a more complete discussion of the them to join other towns in taking a the apartment complex. warrant would take place on September 19. stance against the pipeline. Locally, Condrey noted that if the Milford Water Company notified MassHousing that it could Potential articles discussed on September 12 the “West Boylston Lateral” pipeline not supply any water to Robsham Woods, then it also would have to stop providing any were: work is planned to cross through parts new connections for any other construction in town. • Town Administrator Richard Villani of Milford. noted that the recently enacted Municipal “Access Northeast” is the name Modernization bill authorized towns given to a natural gas pipeline project How bad is the Drought? to create a fund to handle “injured on that would upgrade Algonquin Gas duty” payments to police officers and By Kevin Rudden of 2001, when drought conditions forced the Transmission LLC’s existing natural firefighters, and suggested that Milford Staff Reporter/Columnist utility to buy water from surrounding towns, gas transmission system in New How bad is this year drought and how he added. Such purchases aren’t practical create such a fund. Although the town York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and does it impact Milford’s water supply? If the now because “quite frankly, there’s no water is only three months into Fiscal Year Massachusetts. Algonquin is a wholly Milford Water Company relied solely on its to be purchased,” he added. 2017, it already has spent two-thirds of owned subsidiary of Spectra Energy Echo Lake reservoir and pumped its maximum As of 2006, no one can connect an outdoor the budget allocated for such payments, allowed 3.4 million gallons per day, then on irrigation system to the Milford Water Partners. Villani said. Selectmen Brian Murray said September 12 there would have been only Company’s supply, instead being forced to use Acknowledging that the pipeline Villani needed to resolve whether third- a 77-day supply of water left. The privately- private wells, Condrey said. Because those regulatory approval process is quite party payments from insurance companies owned utility, however, also draws water from wells are typically smaller and shallower than complex, Rand and Carolyn Barthel other sources. drinking water wells, they do not impact would be paid into that special fund or stepped the board through their For example, on September 1, the water water consumption seriously, he explained. into the town’s General Fund. arguments against the proposed 16- company pumped 2.3 million gallons: He asked residents to call the utility if they • Buckley requested an article to fund inch pipeline, focusing on its cost, 1,584,000 from Echo Lake, 708,000 from its see sprinkler systems in use, and the company a $28,000 contribution – roughly $1 Clark’s Island wells, 145,000 gallons from its will check to ensure they are well-based, healthy and safety threats and climate per person in Milford – towards a Godfrey Brook wells and 42,000 gallons from Condrey said. change. More information about their regional opiate addiction prevention and recycled water. Once the utility declared a Stage IV outdoor arguments can be found at www. treatment program. The town is waiting Manger David Condrey met with the Board water ban, it stopped supplying water to the nospectrama.org, they said. of Health on September 12 to discuss water power plant on National Street and – if the for Governor Charlie Baker to release Spectra is expected to file its usage and said that -- at the end of August drought continues – may ask glass container an $84,000 “earmark” to kick-start the application to build the pipeline – the water level in the 634-million gallon manufacturer Ardagh Group to lower its program. Murray suggested that a detailed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Echo Lake reservoir had dropped to 94.5 water consumption, he said. description of how the regional program inches below its spillway – the lowest point Obviously, this is an unusual event,” is how Commission (FERC) in November, would work and how it would be funded it’s been since 1995. By that September 12 Condrey described the current drought. Carolyn Barthel said. That application be prepared for the Finance Committee meeting, the level had dropped to 104 inches Condrey said future upgrades to the water may be delayed since after this to review. The program “is something below the spillway, leaving approximately supply system being delayed due to the month’s news that Spectra is merging 260,400,000 gallons, Condrey added. drought include draining the Highland St. this board supports and should support,” with Canadian-based Enbridge Inc., The company supplemented the reservoir storage tank to repair some pinhole-sized Selectman William Kingkade said. she said. with 45,361,139 gallons pumped back from leaks inside it and repairing the inside of the • Buckley and Villani discussed whether “We appreciate your passion,” Cedar Swamp Pond and the Charles River Congress St. storage tank. It may be cheaper it was time to set aside funds for land- when they were overflowing, he noted. to build a new Highland St. tank than to repair Chairman William Buckley said. “We takings and easements that will be needed “Right now, we’re tracking similar, although the existing one, he said. In that case, the appreciate your data.” The town’s legal when the state rebuilds Rt. 16 (Main St.) slightly better, than 1995,” Condrey explained, new tank would be built next to the old one staff understands the process of how from Water St. to the Hopedale town referring to a past drought. The worst period before that existing tank is removed, Condrey to intervene in a regulatory process for the reservoir was in the last three months explained. line. While the work is now slated for and he, as an individual, plans to calendar year 2019, it may be moved become an intervenor in that process, forward to 2018, Buckley said. He noted the chairman said. Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli will “We need to be on top of this,” said Low Turnout for State Primary have a separate warrant article to pay the Selectman Brian Murray, who invited By Kevin Rudden – 611 and Republican Jennie Caissie – town’s share of finalizing engineering the Barthels to make the presentation. Staff Reporter/Columnist 255 plans for the road work. Murray noted “It was something that was very Eleven hundred and forty-seven voters • Senator in General Court (Worcester that plans are too preliminary to estimate informative to me,” he said. Murray – just 6.6 percent of Milford’s 17,488 and Norfolk : Republican Ryan Fattman how much money might be needed. “I said the town should intervene in registered voters – cast ballots in the – 271 don’t know how you put a number on that the approval process and make sure September 8 state primary. Of that number, • Representative in General Court (Tenth at this particular point,” he said. Murray that all affected Milford residents 857 opted for Democratic party ballots, 288 Worcester District): Democrat Brian also pointed out that many landowners understand that process. for Republican, two for Green-Rainbow and Murray – 802 and Republican Susan donated land when the major portion of While Buckley said it would be in none for the United Independent party. Edmondson – 246 Main St. and East Main St. were rebuilt a the town’s best interests to become an The election results were: • Sheriff (Worcester County): Republican few years ago. intervenor and Murray also favored • Representative in Congress (Fourth Lewis Evangelidis – 251 No votes were taken for or against the that stance, the board took no formal District) : Democrat Joseph P. Kennedy Following the primary election, Edmondson three potential articles during the board’s vote on the matter. III – 785 and Republican David Rosa – declined to accept her party’s nomination discussion. 243 for state representative and a Republican • Governor’s Councillor (Seventh party caucus then voted to name Sandra District): Democrat Matthew Vance Biagetti as the new candidate, Biagetti said. ◆ FREE CASH from front page

costs. • Using $250,000 to create an “Injured on Duty” fund for police officers and firefighters. • Using $1.1 million of free cash to buy a new Fire Department ladder truck. • Spending $290,000 on non-capital items, including $28,000 for an opioid epidemic treatment program, funding a Fire Department collective bargaining agreement, and setting aside money for future easements and land-takings associated with the planned 2018 or 2019 state project to repave Main St. (Rt. 16) from Water St. to the Hopedale town line. Even with those allocations, there still would be another $1.8 million in unspent free cash that would be carried over until next spring, Taylor explained. “I think we are in killer position right now,” he exclaimed. Finance Committee Chair Christopher Morin commented on the free cash by saying, “It’s a big number, five million.” That translates into the town being five percent off its revenue and spending targets, meaning it was 95 percent accurate, he said. “If you get 95 percent on a test, you’re doing a good job,” Morin said. Buckley said some towns have a culture of “spend to budget,” while in Milford, “the department heads don’t feel the need to do that.” “We get to pay off more debt,” Alberto Correia, vice chair of the Finance Committee said. “I’m feeling the best I’ve felt about capital [spending] in a long time.”

14 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Government Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards Business Park Rezoning Request Moves Forward By Kevin Rudden By Kevin Rudden $2,500 annual stipend for his service as Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist Dog Hearing Officer. (September 12) The Planning Board this month saw a final version of a proposed Zoning By-law Board of Selectmen • Approved the Woodland School amendment that would allow wholesaling businesses in areas zoned for “business parks” • Started the meeting with a moment Building Committee and Police Chief through a Planning Board special permit process. of silence to remember the passing of Thomas O’Loughlin’s recommendations The requested amendment comes from the Gutierrez Company of Burlington, which Constable Barbara Clement and retired to post a “No Left Turn 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. told the Planning Board in May that it was having difficulty in attracting tenants to Town Accountant Barbara Menna. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.” sign northerly its proposed 625,000 square foot commercial office park – the Stone Ridge Corporate (September 12) on Vine St. just prior to the new Center off Deer St. from Cedar St. (Rt. 85) near the Rt. I-495 on-ramp. The site is within a • Chairman William Buckley recognized school’s “parent loop” vehicle entrance. Business Park (BP) zoning district. Erika Robertson, the town’s Assistant (September 12) Represented by local attorney Ernest Pettinari, the developers said that the Restaurant Zoning Enforcement Officer, for her • Accepted the gift of a granite bench for Depot chain wanted to open one of its wholesale restaurant supply centers in Stone Ridge role in organizing the past weekend’s the Town Hall from the Morganelli/ and to make that happen, a Zoning By-law amendment would be needed. Team Micky Ward Charities Bike Run DiGregorio families in memory of the In the Planning Board’s September 6 meeting, Town Planner Larry Dunkin said the and Barbecue. (September 12) late David Morganelli’s vision to create final version of the proposed amendment included definitions of both “retail sales” and • Heard a presentation by Christopher a farmers market. (September 12) “wholesaling.” Board Chairman Patrick Kennelly last month questioned the difference Bullock of Hopkinton-based ClearGov between the two types of businesses. This month, Pettinari said the definitions should on how its website application Planning Board eliminate any confusion about the two business types. could help the average citizen better • Approved an amended site plan for The proposed wording defines “Retail Sales” as “the sale of merchandise for direct understand their local government’s Milford Nissan to use the Berardi consumption or use by the purchaser as an ultimate end consumer.” “Wholesaling” is finances and also help town financial Automotive property at 233 East Main defined as “the sale of commodities in quantity to retailers or distributors for use, re-sale officials benchmark their operations St. for automobile sales and service. or further processing, rather than directly to end consumers.” against other communities. Buckley The amended site plan approval “They [Gutierrez] really feel that this is their last best shot here,” Pettinari said about said town officials will provide input carries a restriction of no more than his client’s attempt to get tenants into the office park. “They really do believe that if they on the tool at the board’s September 19 25 cars being allowed for display. can get a tenant in there” then Gutierrez would be able to make the site – now raw land – meeting. (September 12) (September 6) more attractive to other prospective tenants. In May, company officials sent the Planning • Heard a report from Town • Voted to send a favorable Board a letter stating that the real estate market had shifted away from single-use office- Administrator Richard Villani that the recommendation to the Zoning Board type business parks. “raised” pavers in front of the senior of Appeals (ZBA) on a special permit Dunkin explained that Gutierrez would sponsor the proposed article at next month’s center – which posed a tripping hazard and/or variance request by John Silva Special Town Meeting and the Planning Board’s involvement would be to hold the – had been fixed over the past weekend. to construct a single-family house at required public hearing before then. Board member Joseph Calagione noted that – since a A decorative light pole in front of Town 141 Purchase St. that would replace a Zoning By-law amendment would affect all BP zones in town – his main concern was not Hall damaged in a Labor Day storm house at that location which was torn Restaurant Depot, but the next wholesaling operation proposed to be in a BP zone. also was repaired. (September 12) down. (September 6) “Truth be told, the whole concept of a wholesaler in a business park is contradictory,” • Heart a report from Villani that a • Voted to send the ZBA a favorable Kennelly said. Pettinari acknowledged telling his client that the board “politically” would volunteer work crew from Lowe’s recommendation on a special permit probably not support the proposal. assisted the Park Commission by request by Joan Cormier to construct Selectmen Chairman William Buckley – at his board’s September 12 discussion on cleaning up the picnic area around a new rear porch and replace the Gutierrez’s request to put an article on the Special Town Meeting warrant – questioned Louisa Lake, installed mulch, painted existing front porch with one that whether he even wanted it to go before Town Meeting Members, but Town Counsel picnic tables and installed new grills. wraps around the house at 3 Sumner Gerald Moody said the request had to be remanded back to the Planning Board for its (September 12) St. (September 6) required public hearing. That hearing is scheduled for October 4. • Heard a report from Villani that Health Officer Paul Mazzuchelli Zoning Board of Appeals was instrumental in the town • Grated a special permit and a variance receiving a $13,500 grant from the to John Silva of Whispering Pine Dr. state Department of Environmental to construct a single-family house at Protection (DEP) to increase recycling 141 Purchase St. to replace an older in Milford. (September 12) house at that location which was torn • Heard a report from Villani that down. The lot has only 89.74 feet of the DEP will store at Milford Fire width at the front yard setback, rather Headquarters a regional oil spill than the required 100 feet.(September response trailer containing equipment 8) used for containing spills into • Granted a special permit to Joan waterways. (September 12). Callahan Cormier of 3 Sumner St. to • Heard a report from Villani that Fire replace a 50 year-old back porch and Chief William Toohey and Highway a 70 year-old front porch and connect Surveyor has obtained a used “bucket the new porches by wrapping them truck” from Westborough for $7,000 around the sides of the house. A small to replace the one burned in a fire last rear deck also would be constructed. year. (September 12) (September 8) • Amended Villani’s contract to include a

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 15 Piano Man Featured on Jazz From the ‘Combs On Friday, August 26 at 5 p.m. the With over 135 recordings as leader or when he wrote an arrangement performed state of the art studio at Milford TV was sideman, Trenn worked with the best: by Glenn Miller’s Army AF Band, to his transformed to the Jazz From the ‘Combs Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, recent autobiography where he tells it set featuring a giant in jazz and show Ben Webster, the list goes on. He was also all. The show was sponsored by Town Crier business and hosted by Harry Platcow, who Music Director for Nancy Wilson, Ann- Publications. is also the photographer for the Town Crier. Margaret, Jack Jones, Shirley MacLaine. Jazz From the ‘Combs is aired on Anyone over 65 will remember the iconic Rod McKuen and others. Milford TV, Comcast channel 8 and piano riff at the beginning of the Route Jazz From the ‘Combs features great Verizon channel 38 on Tuesdays 8:30 66 TV show (1960-1964). Nelson Riddle jazz and an informal chat about Trenner’s p.m., Thursday 5 p.m., Fridays 9 p.m., and wrote the music and the August 26 Jazz life. Trenner on keyboard plays and sings Saturdays 3 p.m. From the ‘Combs guest, Donn Trenner, was solo and then chats with his host, Platcow, the piano man during the song’s recording about his over 70 years in the business. His Donn Trenner, jazz pianist and composer, was the featured guest on the most recent Jazz session. career goes from the beginnings at age 18 From the ‘Combs, hosted by Town Crier photographer, Harry Platcow. The recent show was sponsored by Town Crier publications. Harry Platcow photo

Italian Earthquake Relief Effort Charles River Bank Milford Regional and The Milford Lodge, Sons of Italy, is sponsoring a drive to raise money for the relief of thousands of people left homeless by the earthquake that occurred in central Italy. offers Free Activities Cancer Center Benefit On August 24, 2016, residents were awakened at 3:36 a.m. by an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake struck central Italy in the area with Mendon Lions from Annual Golf around Amatrice in mountains 80 miles north-east of Rome. Country Fair Classic The 6.2 magnitude earthquake, along with the 98 aftershocks in the following 36 Charles River Bank is proud to once again The 27th Annual Milford Regional hours, greatly devastated Amatrice and surrounding towns demolishing buildings and be a corporate sponsor of the Mendon Lions Golf Classic on August 29 has raised trapping hundreds of people in the rubble. So far, the quake has caused 292 deaths, left Country Fair that is being held on Saturday, more than $200,000 to benefit Milford 2,925 people homeless and countless people still missing. October 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fields Regional Medical Center, while the 10th Piero Altissimi, a member of the Red Cross Rescue team described the situation in of the Blessing Barn, 5 Hastings St. The Annual WRMC Radiothon conducted in Amatrice: “When we arrived in Amatrice, only a fraction of the town had survived, Bank’s booth on the fairgrounds will offer conjunction with the Golf Classic raised an and we managed to rescue 20 people that were alive under the rubble”. free Halloween themed gifts for children, historic $106,000 to benefit the Oliva Fund Earthquake recovery is hampered by a lack of central planning in Italy. Natural candy, other gifts and free raffle prizes, as for Cancer Care. disasters are dealt with as they happen with no central government agency responsible well as discount coupons for various financial Proceeds from the 2016 Golf Classic held for restoration. This is why the Sons of Italy, Milford Lodge, has appealed to all services including, new accounts, safe deposit at the Franklin Country Club will support people of good will, from those whose ancestral roots are in Italy, to the travelers and boxes and mortgage loans. Bank staff will be the recently completed Meehan Family vacationers, who have experienced the beauty of the country, the exuberance of the available all day to greet visitors and answer Pavilion. The 78,000 square-foot building people, the food and wine, the music, the art and architecture and the solitude, to join any questions. opened last year and is Milford Regional’s us in contributing to the restoration of this region and its people. In addition, Charles River Bank (CRB) largest expansion to date, featuring a larger, Donations in any amount may be made out to the: “Italian Earthquake Relief Fund” will offer complimentary fun family activities modern emergency department, state-of- and mailed to or dropped off at any branch of: The Milford National Bank & Trust at their Mendon Office at 1 Hastings St., the-art intensive care unit and 24 private Company, c/o Italian Earthquake Relief Fund, 300 East Main St., Milford MA 01757. which is adjacent to the fairgrounds. On patient rooms. CRB’s front lawn, is a bounce house with a “We are grateful to the community for American Red Cross CPR/AED/First giant inflatable slide for children and those their continued support of Milford Regional Spend Your Ad- Aid Course fun-loving adults who are kids at heart. Inside through our annual Golf Classic and to MILFORD-Milford Community School the office, children can tap into their creative the volunteers who have dedicated many Use Program is offering a Red Cross CPR/ talents by selecting one of the hundreds of hours to organize this important event,” vertising Dollars AED/First Aid for Schools, Workplace and small pumpkins provided by the bank to said Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Community class on October 11 and 13 WISELY — in the from 7:to 9 p.m. at Milford High School for decorate on site. The Bank will also have Milford Regional. “The support we receive adults 18 years and older. Maximum number Halloween themed coloring & activity books, from this annual event will help us continue Newspaper of participants is 14. balloons, cupcakes, candy and beverages. Be to provide top-quality care and remain the Registration deadline is Monday, October sure to stop in and enjoy the free activities on premier hospital in the region.” People 10. 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16 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Sports Milford Golf Raising the Bar After Strong Start Milford Football Bounces Back By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Against Franklin The Milford High golf team, buoyed by a 5-1 start through the first two weeks of the season, is looking to do more than simply qualify for the district tournament as a team. Head coach Jay Potty said the Scarlet Hawks have a strong performance at the districts and a spot in the state tournament squarely in their sights. “The kids are starting to see they can compete with some of these really good teams in the Hockomock League and the win column is starting to show it,” Potty said. “Our goal is to win the league and ultimately make districts as a team and then take it a step farther. “Once we get there, it would be fantastic to compete and make states as a team,” Potty added. “That is something that is well within reach.” Milford started the week needing just three more dual meet victories to secure a spot in the district tournament. The Scarlet Hawks have been paced by their two senior captains, Ryan Tomaso and Anthony Arcudi. Tomaso has posted nine-hole scores in the 30s in every match but one, and has a stroke average of 38. Arcudi has consistently been in the low 40s, Potty said. “These guys are the leaders out there,” the coach said. “They put pressure on themselves to go out there and score and they do it, but a lot of people are pitching in. We are a deep team.” Tylor Renaud is one player who has scored for the Hawks, averaging around 42 for a nine-hole round. “Every time we need a score, it seems like he has been the guy to step up and provide it for us,” Potty said. Anthony Fauerbach is also consistently in the low 40s, helping Milford put together a complete lineup in a format where the top four scores in a match count toward the team total. Milford’s first five matches of the year matched the Hawks up against fellow Davenport Division foes and the only setback was an eight-shot loss to North Attleboro on the road. After what Potty described as a quiet week this week — just two matches scheduled against Franklin and Hopedale — Milford will take on Canton Monday at Hopedale Country Club. The Bulldogs won the first four league matches on their schedule and have, along with Milford and North Attleboro, established a three-way fight for first place in the division. he Milford Scarlet Hawks Football team is led this year by captains, l-r: Blake Hill, Ryan Gray, Asong Ammintse, Jack Cappelletti and Riley Burns. MHS photo

By Chris Villani High Hopes for Young MHS Boys Cross Sports Reporter/Columnist After a hard-fought season-opening loss to Marlboro, the Milford High football team Country Squad returned to the win column in style last Friday night with a 35-7 win over Franklin, the By Chris Villani said the competition among some of his younger runners has served to motivate the entire team to first victory over the neighboring town in more than two decades. Sports Reporter/Columnist After failing to win a dual meet two years compete against each other in practices and be better “It was definitely a nice bounce back,” said head coach Joe Todd. “It was great to see our prepared for Hockomock League competition. kids kind of galvanize after the loss. We had a great week of practice and we knew going ago and earning three victories in 2015, Milford High School boys’ cross country Milford put together a strong performance at in we had a lot of things to clean up in our run game and that’s what we did. We put a coach John Vanderkeyl has his sights set on the season-opening league jamboree and earned huge focus on running the football.” contending for a league title this year with a a win over Stoughton in the first dual meet of the Senior Blake Hill led the charge on the ground with 18 carries for 179 yards and three young but experienced squad returning this year. Vanderkeyl said the team can contend for the touchdowns, but Todd was quick to point out he was far from a one-man show. Ryan fall. championship in the Davenport Division, pointing to O’Toole and Asonga Aminmentse also ran the ball well behind a much-improved effort “I think we have a chance to win the league, an October 18 showdown against Sharon as perhaps from the Hawks’ offensive line. and that would be awesome given where we the biggest test of the dual meet season. Milford is shooting to finish somewhere in the top half of the Quarterback Matt Curran was efficient, completing 6 of 8 passes including a touchdown were a couple of years ago,” Vanderkeyl said. Leading the way for the Scarlet Hawks this field when the entire league competes together on pass to Tim Joyce. Joyce also stood out on the defensive side of the ball with a sack on October 29. a third-down play for Franklin. Jack Cappelletti picked off a pass for the Scarlet Hawks season is junior Jack Kalil, who for the third straight season is expected to be the team’s top and Harrison Bliss recovered a fumble. Todd was also quick to shout out his squad’s runner. UptonUpton performance on special teams. “I am not even sure what the ceiling is for “Special teams played tremendous, they were lights out,” Todd said. “Since I have been him,” Vanderkeyl said. “I am not sure I’ve had Foreign Motors here, I haven’t seen special teams unit play so well. They were intense, fast, that was anyone as good as him in my years coaching Foreign Motors great to see.” track and cross country. ” 143 Milford St. Milford High Athletic Director Peter Boucher wasn’t exactly sure how long it’s been Kalil qualified for the state meet last fall, Route 140, Upton since the Scarlet Hawks have beaten Franklin, but none of the players on either rosters something his coach said was a bit of a surprise. This season, the expectation is that he had been born the last time it happened. Boucher said it was at least 21 years since the Specialists in: last Milford win in the rivalry between neighbors, well before the two schools became will be back in the final meet and Vanderkeyl said he will plan Kalil’s season to get him members of the same league. Volvo • BMW• Mercedes ready to peak at the right time. Audi • Toyota • Honda Milford turns its attention to a third straight home game Friday night against 1-1 Canton. Senior captain Jared Luce and junior Nick Jaguar • Volkswagon • Saab “Right now, I think are right where we want to be,” Todd said. “We would love to be 2-0, Carey are also expected to be among the and all Domestic Autos but we need to keep moving forward and not dwell on the loss in week one. It’s just a team’s top finishers this fall. 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SPORTS FLASH By Chris Villani BVT’s Linnehan Shines with U.S. Staff Reporter / Columnist National Team By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore Payton Linnehan is kicking off her second season with the Beavers’ girls Danish Takes Over MHS soccer team after a standout summer with the U.S. U-15 Girls National Team that included an award as the top Field Hockey Program goal scorer during the squad’s championship run. Milford High field hockey left a significant positive impression on “The international tournament was very competitive, Kim Danish when she was a student-athlete at MHS, and now she’s but now I’m hoping to take that intensity back to the hoping to leave her mark on other young athletes as she enters her high school season and hopefully make everyone else first year as the program’s head coach. better,” Linnehan said after scoring eight goals during “It’s exciting to come home and be a part of the program that the Confederation of North, Central American and I was a part of in high school,” Danish told the Crier. “I’m really Caribbean Association Football tournament in August. excited and glad it worked out this year. I played for MHS and I The United States captured the U-15 title thanks to a enjoyed it as a player so I hope we are creating an environment 2-0 win over Canada in the final. Linnehan was the only Payton Linnehan of Valley where the players are also enjoying it.” New England player on the all-invitational roster. The Tech shows off the U.S. U15 Danish, 25, graduated Milford High in 2009 and played four experience started with a training camp at the beginning Girls National Team trophy in years with the Scarlet Hawks’ field hockey program. She attended of August in Orlando, Fla., and the tournament was Orlando. Next to her is Minnie Babson College for a year before transferring to Framingham State, Linnehan’s first taste of international competition. Mouse. Contributed photo where she graduated in 2013. During her final year of college she worked as a volunteer Linnehan was a standout player for the Beavers in her coach and ran a middle school clinic. She also coached the MHS JV team for two years in first varsity season, leading the team in scoring with 28 2013 and 2014. Danish became the varsity softball coach at Auburn last spring and this goals and 17 assists and capturing team MVP honors in her freshman campaign. She fall is beginning her third full year as a learning aid in the special education department at said her favorite part of the CONCACAF tournament was the celebration after winning Milford High. the title. Her team donned their medals and stood proudly atop the podium as confetti Danish first played field hockey when she entered Milford High as a freshman. She hopes rained down on them. other incoming freshman will have more experience as they enter high school thanks to A part of the U.S. Women’s National Team Developmental Program, Linnehan is the new middle school program. among a select pool of soccer players from around the country invited to one of the four “We are definitely trying to build awareness that this sport exists,” she said. “I would have training camps hosted by USA soccer each year. had no clue what field hockey even was in middle school. We want to get kids playing, get Linnehan said she hopes to be invited to the next camp in October, one of several goals them experience, and get them to love the game so they can build on skills when they get one of the nation’s best young players has set for herself. here instead of having to learn them from scratch.” “I would love to play in college and on the U-17 national team,” she said. “We are in a Danish is also hoping she and JV coach Tim Dowd are able to build a winning culture World Cup cycle, so it would be great to make that roster.” inside the program, both on and off the field In the meantime, Linnehan said she is focused on helping Valley Tech win a Central “I definitely want to see my team continue to be good student-athletes and do well in the Mass championship. The Beavers lost in the district title game in 2015. Linnehan will also classroom,” she said. “We are working hard now to create a mindset where we expect to be playing with her older sister, Brooke, a senior co-captain of the 2016 squad. win and expect to be successful.” “When they were young, Brooke wouldn’t pass to Payton at all,” their father Sean said. Perhaps Danish’s biggest goal as a head coach is to give her players four years of fond “But since then, they have been a great team.” memories when they graduate. “It’s fun playing with my sister,” Payton Linnehan said. “She has different skills than I “I would love to see my student-athletes be able to look back and reflect positively on have and we work really well together.” their experience as a Milford High School field hockey player,” she said. “I hope they learn responsibility, teamwork, and grit from having been a part of the program.” ‘Battle for 60’ the MHS Field Hockey Mantra By Chris Villani Harlem Wizards Game Sports Reporter/Columnist The Milford Junior Woman’s Club (MJWC) of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Milford High field hockey has a number of goals the season, including qualifying for of MA is again hosting the Harlem Wizards on Tuesday October 18, at the Milford High the postseason and competing in a strong Hockomock League. But above all, head coach School Gym. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. Kim Danish wants to see her team “battle for 60.” All ticket types can be purchased online by going to www.harlemwizards.com ordering “Our games are 60 minutes and our goal is to battle for all 60,” she said. “We want to through ThunderTix and selecting Milford’s event. Student and General tickets may be win each half and win the game, it’s something we talk about every day.” ordered through the ticket forms handed out at Milford schools or by contacting Jeannette Danish leads a strong group of returning starters on the field this fall. She said she Schorn at 781-775-2607 and leaving a detailed message with your full name, method expects her team to be strong defensively out of the gate and hopes to develop more of contact and number of tickets. Advanced Student and Senior Citizen tickets are $10; scoring as the season progresses. One key cog on the forward line will be senior co- advanced Adult tickets are $12. captain Ali Atherton. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the game with Student and Senior “We expect big things from her, she has a lot of good stick skills and is someone who Citizen tickets at $12 and Adult tickets at $14. can run for 60 minutes and never get tired,” Danish said. “She will lead by example out This is MJWC’s fourth year hosting the Harlem Wizards, which has been a night full there.” of fun and entertainment. Proceeds from this event are put right back into the Milford Milford also returns a senior captain on the midfield line in Tina Capone and on community through MJWC’s support of various local organizations, schools and defense with Kaitlyn DeCapua. community needs. “The girls like to call Tina the ‘ball magnet,’ she stops everything that comes her way and she is speedy and a good communicator on the field,” Danish said. “Kaitlyn is going to be our defense rock. We need her on defense. She leads us there and has taken some of the other defenders under her wing.” Junior forward Shannon Cormier will compliment Atherton on the forward line and brings speed and quickness up front for the Scarlet Hawks. Senior Christina Pye has worked her way into a starting role on defense in front of fellow senior Emily Smith, who THE 508-478-7800 enters her third season at the varsity level and will play in goal. 49 Cedar Street, Milford Milford started 1-4 though its first four games, including a 1-3 record in Hockomcok CrystalRoomMA.com League play. Danish admits she would like to see a few more wins, but said she is CRYSTAL ROOM pleased with the progress given that her team started the season playing perennial league A First Class, Full Service Event Venue [email protected] powerhouses in King Phillip and Franklin. 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18 MILFORD TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Sports Mendon Pitch League The Mendon Pitch League held Thursday evenings at BVT Football ‘Back to Basics’ BVT Volleyball Falls to 7 p.m. will be returning to the Mendon Senior Center in After Maynard Loss Nipmuc in Season Opener October 6. All age ranges and ability levels are welcome. By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Members contribute $5 a night per person to pay for the Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist facility rental and to go out to eat several times during Blackstone Valley Tech football coach Jim Archibald The Blackstone Valley Tech Girls volleyball knows a bit about Abby Kelley Foster Charter School — this team lost a “very disappointing” season opening the season. New players, whether individuals or teams, weekend’s opponent — but the coach is far more concerned match to Nipmuc, but head coach Barbara King is interested in joining as either part of a three-person with getting his own team back on track following a 33-15 confident her team will put the setback behind it team or as a substitute should contact the Senior Center loss to Maynard in the season’s opening game. with Colonial Athletic League play beginning this 508-478-6175 or the coordinators, Wally and Ilene “All 22 starting spots, all the starting jobs are available,” week. Matthews at 508-478-3297 or wallymatthews@comcast. Archibald said Monday. “We are getting back to basics and “I think we will bounce back from it, I think we doing more hitting that we usually do. Abby Kelley seems will do well in our league matches,” King said. “We net. Or better yet just show up on October 6. athletic and big and they could pose some threats for us, but have a tougher time against the non-vocational before we can focus on them, we have to right the ship with schools, but we will do well in our league.” our own guys.” The Beavers dropped the cross town tilt with Archibald said the week of practice for the Beavers was go- Nipmuc 3-1 after taking the opening set. Nipmuc ing to be filled with “old school” tackling drills in an effort to scored decisive 25-8, 25-9 wins in the second and find some of the toughness and grit he said his team lacked third sets before falling 25-23 in the decisive set. last weekend. “It was a very disappointing start,” King said. “The talent is there for us, that’s why it’s frustrating, we “We couldn’t get out of our own way and we hurt should be a lot better than we are,” Archibald said. “This ourselves with a number of unforced errors. But week we are trying to find the toughest 11 guys we have. We there were a lot of good things to take from it. I are going back old school, putting the tackling pads out there was able to play a number of my subs to see what and let’s see if we can weed through some of the guys who they could do. Our serving was pretty good, but aren’t giving us the effort we need. our passing hurt us.” “We are going to find the toughest 11,” he added. “If we are King praised the play of senior middle hitter going to lose, we are going to lose with our toughest 11.” Janel McCarty, saying she played a “very strong Maynard opened up a 20-7 halftime lead last Saturday in game, she hustled and she was motivated.” the Beaver’s season opener. Despite playing at home, BVT fell McCarty finished with eight service points and into an early hole, and Kevin Barthlemes 1-yard touchdown three kills. Senior captain Genevieve Kempster run in the second quarter represented the team’s only points registered 13 service points, three kills and two NEED until garbage time. Archibald praised backup quarterback blocks. Fellow captain Sara Burnell notched 11 NATHANS’ Reece Hendriks, who entered the game in the fourth quarter service points and three kills of her own. CASH? and scampered 10 yards for a late touchdown. By then, the King was also pleased with the varsity debut of Jewelers outcome was not in doubt as the visiting team had already Krysta Coates, who made the team this year after TOP DOLLAR piled up 33 points and nearly 300 rushing yards. serving as a team manager in 2015. “It was a little disappointing to start the year that way,” The Beavers will not have to wait long to get into PAID for Gold, Archibald said. “Coming into the year, we thought we were the swing of league play, with matches scheduled 508-473-7375 going to have a decent team. Unfortunately, this year was a against Nashoba Valley Tech on Monday and Silver, lot like the way last year started. Maynard came out and took University Park on Tuesday. BVT is slated to travel Diamonds, 157 Main Street it to us.” to Fitchburg Friday to take on Montachusett Tech. MILFORD As a team, Valley Tech finished 6-for-18 passing for just 68 King said she told her team to stay positive after & Coins ... yards. The team’s leading rusher produced only 48 yards. the loss in the opening match. “I told them we just “It was really just a miserable game in all three phases,” need to keep going forward and work hard and Archibald said. really focus on our passing,” she said. “They had 22 BVT gets its second shot at home Saturday at 1 p.m. aces against us on Friday, so we need to focus on against Abby Kelley. “It’s a big week for us,” Archibald said. being much stronger in that area.” Where’s George? “We need to get over that hump.” Zenith MHS Girls Cross Country Boasts Depth, Experience Mortgage Advisors By Chris Villani [email protected] Sports Reporter/Columnist www.zenithadvisors.com Despite being led by several underclassmen, the Milford High School girls’ cross country team returns to the road George DiGregorio this fall with more depth and experience than recent squads. “We are looking good this year, we have a very young team, so it’s going to be a growing year but we stared out 74 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 strong with a win over Stoughton and a good showing at the Hockomock League jamboree,” said head coach Deb 508-497-9900 | 508-596-2207 cell Sanzone. “We are already seeing some major improvements in time.” MA Mortgage Loan Originator #349109 MA Mortgage Broker License #4948 Junior Gabby Chong is expected to be the Scarlet Hawks’ top runner this season. She ran a 10:46 in the 1.55 mile jamboree and covered a 5K course in 24:08. Sanzone said Chong has a shot to qualify for the state meet this season. “I think she could be in that top-15 all-star group for the Hockomock,” Sanzone said. “She put in a lot of work over the past year and made some major improvements during the outdoor season. That has definitely helped her with her speed, so I think it could be a breakout year.” After Chong, Milford has several sophomores that will all be consistent top finishers for the Hawks this year, Sanzone said. Lily Thibeault, Kate Donahue, and Piper Terrill are all returning after strong freshman seasons. “They all put in a lot of work over the summer and what they did is showing,” Sanzone said. “They are showing some vast improvements and posting good times already.” Sanzone said she is also excited to see new sophomore Katie Manning continue to grow as a runner. The coach said Manning has been “surprising herself” with how well she has run during practice as well as meets. Milford has 16 girls on this year’s roster and Sanzone said that represents the largest team in her eight years as head coach. She said the depth will help in dual meets as well as the district meets at the end of the year. “I think it’s going to be competitive and I will not be looking hard to find that fifth girl who can put together a strong race for the day,” she said. “I have seven or eight girls I am looking at and it’s going to be a struggle for me to figure out who will go to districts and represent Milford High. I would like to see improvement in the Hockomock, but putting together a strong team for districts is the ultimate goal toward the end of the season.”

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