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DUDLEY – The Jan. 19 meeting of the Dudley Economic Development Committee provided a minor update on the ongoing project at the historic Stevens Mill. The aged Dudley landmark is slated to be trans- formed into apartments and mixed-use space thanks to a partnership between the town and Camden Partners. Dudley Acting Town Planner Bill Scanlon said Camden Partners has maintained the status quo with little progress being made on the site, but a new poten- Donald E. Perkins — Courtesy tial energy saving opportunity being explored behind the scenes. “We did discuss with them the PACE Program CLEANING UP which is an energy conservation program run by Massachusetts Development. It requires the town to The Webster Highway Department is pictured here at work after a Nor’easter dumped 14 or more inches to the area. opt in to make them eligible for that program. It’s a Thanks to the new equipment our town has invested in to keep us safe for Emergency vehicles to pass on our roads. way to finance energy improvements which will be a major component of their project,” Scanlon said. If Camden Partners decided to go this route, the funds they would borrow would be recaptured through the town assessment to betterment on the property in the tax bills. While it appears this program has Oxford introduces new health director been the bulk of the recent discussions taking place surrounding the project, Scanlon stressed it is simply BY GUS STEEVES pull together a vaccina- ning at Southbridge’s nationwide do, she said. under consideration and not a guaranteed move on CORRESPONDENT tion program. Community Center Novak said she’s devel- Camden Partners’ part, and hasn’t even gone before OXFORD – the town’s “It has been quite the (aka the Armory) since oping a vaccine clinic selectmen yet. new public health direc- undertaking the last cou- mid-December and is with Webster at a site “It does have a town involvement. I’m not sure yet tor has already dived into ple of weeks,” Allison looking to open at least “just over the border,” Turn To MILL page A15 the Covid mess, trying to Novak told selectmen one more in Webster. which was slated to have Feb. 2, during her intro- Residents need to sched- its first day of shot-giving duction to the town. She ule with their own town late last week. Her plan was hired earlier this – typically, either the was to shuttle seniors year and started two health department or from the Oxford Senior Shepherd Hill Global weeks previously. their senior center – and Center if they don’t have At present, the issue the state rules for the their own transporta- is that “not many health process require vari- tion. Going forward, she departments have vac- ous details including an hopes to have several Studies trip postponed again cine available to them,” email address, insurance future clinic dates, possi- but she said she expects card number and birth- bly including at least one BY JASON BLEAU of Shepherd Hill students vaccines, the rollout of that the change as the date, among others. weekend-long clinic to CORRESPONDENT which is why these trips those vaccines has been number of sites increas- So far, many people vaccinate as many people overseas are so import- slower than anticipated es. Those that do are have reported issues as possible. DUDLEY/CHARLTON ant. Sadly, though the and the establishment generally giving the with the state’s online In Southbridge, the – Shepherd Hill Regional pandemic has caused of that heard immunity shots without trouble, system, which prompted Armory site has been High Schools students many countries to keep that would signal a begin- although there have been Selectman John Saad to giving both Pfizer and will have to wait a lit- their borders closed and ning of more or less nor- some reports of issues say he’s spoken to several Moderna vaccines on tle longer to explore the thus made travel either mal has been delayed. with quantity and stor- people who “emphasize various days. Both are world beyond the United impossible or extremely This problem doesn’t age nationally. the frustration they’re two-dose vaccines, mean- States. Due to the ongo- complicated requiring exist just in the U.S., it At present, the vac- having.” Among other ing recipients are being ing COVID-19 pandemic, quarantines and COVID exists all over the world. cine is not yet available issues, people can’t get carefully scheduled to the Global Studies trip to testing both upon arrival The European Union to the general public. through by phone, or find make sure they get the Europe has once again and return to the United has closed its borders According to the state’s there’s “nothing avail- right one the second time been postponed after States. to most countries. They Covid timeline, we’ve able.” The bigger vac- approximately 21 days being put on hold in early “Last March, the trips are also distributing the just begun Phase 2, with cination sites are often later. Recent reports indi- 2020 as the COVID-19 pan- to Eastern Europe were vaccine, but according people age 75 and older fully booked for several cate a new Johnson & demic first began to take cancelled and many of to what I’ve read there now eligible, while peo- upcoming weeks. Johnson vaccine is slat- its toll on the national those students moved to is less availability, and ple 65 and older and/or Acknowledging that ed to go before the FDA stage. the 2021 trip. I certainly they might not be able with two or more of a cer- there’s “tons of angst,” review panel Feb 26 to Mary Pierangeli, who never thought that a year to immunize as quickly tain list of medical condi- especially among seniors, determine whether it is coordinating the trip, later we would be dealing as we are in the United tions are next in line. Novak said she expects warrants “emergency use said at a January meet- with the same problem. States,” Pierangeli said. In our area, most towns more appointments will authorization.” The one- ing of the Regional School However, the pandemic She also noted the rise are funneling their vac- become available as more dose Oxford-AstraZeneca Committee that she is not showing any sign in a new COVID variant cine requests through sites open and pharma- vaccine, which is already believes international of slowing down at the in the United Kingdom Harrington Hospital’s cies begin carrying the widely in use in Europe, and global awareness is present time. Although system, which has had vaccines. Right now, Turn To TRIP page A10 essential to the education we have two approved a vaccination site run- just two percent of them Turn To DIRECTOR page A10 Oxford NJROTC defeats Loveland AJROTC OXFORD — Shooting King, Danika Eisentraut, and junior rifle clubs their highest score and Faith Atteberry. throughout the United of the season, Oxford Loveland AJROTC States. Over 10 weeks Navy JROTC defeated is from Loveland, each team competes in Loveland AJROTC 827.7 CO, and is coached seven games. Each week, to 641.4 in the National by Harold Johnson. each team is paired Air Rifle New Shooter with another team with League. With the win, Next up, Oxford NJROTC a near equal skill level. Oxford NJROTC is in will compete against Fork twenty-first place overall. Union Military Academy In each game, the teams They currently have a 1 - from Fork Union, Va. compete in what is known 1 record. Oxford NJROTC Fork Union Military as a Three-Position Air was led by, Reese Academy currently Rifle match. The match Reynolds who shot a has a 0 - 2 record. While is modeled after Olympic 233.1. The remaining con- Loveland AJROTC will Rifle competitions but tributing members were compete against Gallatin adapted to high school Joshua Austin, Angelica NJROTC from Gallatin, age athletes. Each athlete Kopec, and Julian Tenn. Gallatin NJROTC will shoots 10 shots in Pabon. Oxford NJROTC currently has a 0 - 2 record. three different shooting is coached by Ed Kay. positions, prone, stand- These two teams are com- ing, and kneeling. Each Loveland AJROTC cur- peting in the National shot is worth a maximum rently has a 0 - 1 record. Air Rifle “New Shooter” of 10.9 points. The sum Shooting their highest League. Sponsored by the of points scored in the team score of the season Orion Scoring System, 30 shots is the athlete’s Loveland AJROTC was the league is a national total. The team score is Courtesy led by, William Fritz team league exclusive to comprised of the best four who shot a 251.3. The athletes in their first year athletes from each team. Shooting their highest score of the season, Oxford Navy JROTC defeated Loveland AJROTC remaining contribut- of competition. Teams 827.7 to 641.4 in the National Air Rifle New Shooter League. ing members were Evee are from high schools 2 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • Friday, February 12, 2021 www.StonebridgePress.com Juggler Bryson Lang kicks off Catholic Schools Week at St. Joseph School WEBSTER — On the entire school. And the school to stream his Sunday, Jan. 31, St. they did not disappoint! performance so students Joseph School began its On Thursday morning, at home could also par- 2021 Catholic Schools St. Joseph School PreK ticipate in the fun. It Week (CSW) observance. through 4th Grade stu- was a fun morning for CSW is the annual cele- dents were led into the all! However, celebrat- bration of Catholic edu- Richard A. Nowak ing the students did not cation and its role in Gymnasium, where they end there. The St. Joseph making the world a better were socially distanced in School Home and School place. This year’s theme the bleachers and on the Association provided is “Catholic Schools: gym floor. Then, much to ice cream for all the stu- Faith, Excellence, and their surprise, Principal dents to have for dessert. Service,” which under- Michael Hackenson They also provided lunch scores St. Joseph School’s introduced Bryson Lang, for the entire St. Joseph commitment to ensuring juggler and comedian. School faculty and staff. its students are afforded Mr. Lang, who worked The delicious sandwich the opportunity for aca- with the school to cre- wraps, salads, and drinks demic excellence. ate a safe show environ- made everyone feel spe- During Catholic ment, opened with funny cial. Thank you to the St. Schools Week, each day jokes that made all the Joseph School Home and of the week has a unique students giggle and laugh School Association for theme, including days in excitement. your continued support! to celebrate students, Then he demonstrat- The celebration of faculty, and staff. Due ed why his juggling tal- Catholic Schools will to the pandemic and ents are in demand. Mr. continue throughout the commitment that Lang juggled multiple February. To learn more students and staff have balls – large and small, about the St. Joseph made to create a safe hoops, hats, and more! School experience, please in-person learning envi- The young students were visit sjs-webster.com for ronment, the St. Joseph amazed. Also, Mr. Lang a glimpse inside class- School Home and School performed a second show rooms or call 508-943-0378 Courtesy Association thought it for the St. Joseph School to schedule an afternoon, The St. Joseph School Home and School Association scheduled performer Bryson Lang: was imperative to do 5th through 8th Grade evening, or weekend Juggler & Comedian to entertain students during their Catholic Schools Week celebration. something special for students, plus he allowed tour. Dudley to consider water, sewer rate increases BY JASON BLEAU breakdowns are avail- would be required before they meeting our needs, Commissioner Jay Spahl for Tighe and Bond to CORRESPONDENT able on the Dudley town they could move on any are we billing enough to was adamant about pro- do that study I think we website. In the report proposal. Commission pay for our costs.” ceeding as Tighe and should follow suit with DUDLEY – The capital improvements chair Scott Zajkowski The projected increase Bond recommended. what they are recom- Dudley Water & Sewer plans, water performance said that several proj- for 2022 would be an 18 “We paid good money mending.” Commission will hold a projections and project- ects, including the mod- percent increase on to have Tighe and Bond It was briefly discussed public hearing in early ed rates to keep up with ernization of the system water and a 15 percent do that professional rate whether or not the com- March where the com- needed improvements and mitigation initia- increase on sewer. The study and being that they mission should put forth mission could vote to were all made public tives, facilitated the need town is projected to bring are a professional engi- a proposal for several increase water and sewer barring a debt exclusion, for the rate study which in about $1.6 million in neering group I feel that years of increases in line rates to stay in line with which the commission is designed to slowly revenue on the low end in we should adhere to the with Tighe and Bond’s a rate study released in feels is unlikely, the town increase the rates rather a COVID-impacted fiscal results of that and start proposal rather than dis- 2020. would need to adjust its than hit citizens with a year. This would put the easing this program into cussing the matter every The study was conduct- water and sewer rates lump sum investment in needed rate increase on place because our costs year. A public hearing ed by Tighe and Bond and annually to keep up with a single year. par with the projections are only going to go up where citizens will be was presented in May required and recom- “That rate study gave presented by Tighe and over the next couple of able to weigh in either of last year showing the mended investments in us a plan out to 2030 for Bond. Several members years,” Spahl said. “I’m digitally or in person, projected need for rate the system. rates based on what our of the commission agreed quite sure once this depending on COVID increases to pay for need- During a meeting system needs are going to that they should approach COVID is over, we’re limitations at the time, ed improvements and on Feb. 4, members be and what our capital the increases with Tighe going to be pumping has been scheduled for investments in Dudley’s of the Water & Sewer improvement needs are and Bond’s report in more. Schools will be the commission’s March water and sewer system. Commission discussed going to be for water and mind rather than risking back in place, so there 3 meeting. The full report of the what the next increase for sewer,” Zajkowski having to force taxpay- goes your electric bill, study and the projected would look like and con- said. “Each year, we have ers to shoulder a larger your chemical bill. Being cluded a public hearing to consider our rates, are expense down the road. that we paid good money bankHometown promotes BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL WEBSTER — Bartlett High Jurnee Bonnick, Michaela Webster’s Lopriore to School has released its honor Grade 11 Casey, Michael Cooper, Sean roll for the second quarter of the High Honor: Simon Agyemang, Donovan, Emily Gjergo, Emma 2020-2021 school year. Felicia Benoit, Josephine Hinchey, Moises Lewis, Bryant Branch Officer Corridori, Rebecca Cotton, Zaley Macura, Tristessa Mayotte, Grade 9 DelRio, Talia Gardner, Camden Gabirela Piwowarczyk, Vivian OXFORD — bankHometown recently promot- High Honor: Kwadwo Heenan, Emily Hetherman, Poplawski, Kadynce Rico, ed Tarese Lopriore of Webster to branch officer of the bank’s Agyemang, Muhammad Aslam, Cassidy Jones, Colin Minarik, Alexander Somicu, Hannah Webster offices. Peter Lavache, Charles Roche Sofia Napierata, Jessica Peets, Sullivan, Aaron Zalewski In her role, Lopriore will manage the Honor: Jared Evora, Reece Lilianna Sigalovsky, Carolyn bank’s branches on Gore Road and Main LeBeau, Eric Manilut, Hilda Somers, Samantha Tremblay, Street in Webster. She joined bankHome- Paiz Cordova, Damian Pye, Amanda Warchal town in 2007 as a teller and over the Madisynn Segarra, Hung Tran, Honor: Janichelie years was promoted to customer service Dezmin Zona Aponte Torres, Jetzairy ALMANAC representative, assistant branch manag- Beniquez-Nieves, Paige er, and branch manager. Lopriore is a Grade 10 Blythe, Paige Evora, Jada graduate of Oxford High School and has High Honor: Maxine Jones, Kyla L’Heureux, OPEN TO CLOSE volunteered on several occasions at the Adu-Boahen Jones, Kiara Sofia Napierata, Madison DUDLEY Webster-Dudley Food Share. 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Community Foundation support non-profit organizations and Cintron, Lauryn Collins, Genesis Kathryn James, Samuel Town Clerk (949-8004) causes throughout Worcester and Windham Counties. In 2020, Daniels, Sarah Desrosiers, Kontoes, Julie Mercer, Monday-Thursday...... 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the bank and foundation donated approximately $310,000 to Isabel Figueroa, Hayley Gould, Katrina Mrzyglod, Ryan Thursday nights ...... 5 to 7 p.m. nearly 170 organizations. Over the last five years, the program Veronica Graves, Aidan Hast, Spitz, Ryan Truscott Fridays ...... 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. has donated more than $1.4 million. For more information, Samantha Nelligan, Justine Honor: Joshua Acosta visit bankhometown.com. Ofori, Camryn Phillips Romero, Talya Binienda, DUDLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT (943-4411) Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week DUDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT (949-8040) Monday-Sunday...... 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HOW TO USE OXFORD OXFORD TOWN HALL (508) 987-6027

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Three roses: The tradi- 36 roses: Three dozen Mother of the American the early stages of infatua- basic sentiments of the While most people tional three-month anni- says “I’m head over Valentine,” and ensuring tion and attraction. Since romantic holiday will know a red rose means versary gift also simply heels in love” or “I will her place in both local and chocolate contains this thrive this February 14th. “love,” did you know the means “I love you.” remember our romantic national history. chemical, both chocolate With this spirit in number of roses you give Six roses: Infatuation, moments.” Today, collectors covet and falling in love will mind, this week’s column or receive also has sig- or “I want to be yours.” 40 roses: Forty roses original Esther Howland produce similar changes will highlight Valentine’s nificance? Interpreting a Nine roses: Eternal love says what 10, 20, or 30 valentines, which are in brain chemistry, he Day trivia and fun facts. message from the number or “I want to be with you can’t: “My love for you is identified by embossed noted. ** of roses sent and received forever.” genuine.” paper lace, floral motifs, * According to Flower is an old fashioned tra- 10 roses: A perfect 10 ** and bright paper back- the National Retail Power: Valentine’s Day is dition that is making a means “You are perfec- Valentine grounds. Howland cards Federation, one in History: According often bear a red H on four people will give to the Greeting Card the back. “NEV CO” is Valentine’s Day gifts to Association, 145 million embossed on later cards. their pets this year. Valentine’s Day cards are ** exchanged each year! Did V-Day Fun Facts: *Alexander Graham you know the nearby city *Cupid, another sym- Bell applied for his pat- of Worcester boasts a his- bol of Valentines Day, ent on the telephone, torical link that cements became associated with it an “Improvement its place in the early because he was the son of in Telegraphy”, on history of Valentine’s Venus, the Roman god of Valentine’s Day, 1876. Day cards? The Central love and beauty. ** Mass city was hailed as *The expression “wear- Win Dinner for Two at the “Valentine Capitol of ing your heart on your the Publick House the World” well into the sleeve” has origins in a Your tips can win you a 20th century, thanks to Victorian Valentine’s great dinner for two at the an innovative Worcester Day tradition. Girls historic Publick House woman who is credited would write their names Historic Inn in Sturbridge! with turning the lace val- on paper, which would Simply send in a hint to entine into a major indus- be drawn by young be entered into a random try. man. Once drawn, the drawing. One winner per The first American man would “wear” the month will win a fabu- made valentines were girl’s name on his sleeve lous three course dinner sold for Valentine’s Day, to claim her as his val- for two at the renowned 1849, designed and made entine restaurant, located on by Esther Howland, the To wear your heart on Route 131 across the daughter of a Worcester your sleeve now means town common in histor- stationer. So impressed that it is easy for other ic Sturbridge. Because was Esther when she people to know how you I’m in the business of dis- received a fancy English are feeling. pensing tips, not invent- valentine shortly after * For centuries it has ing them (although I can graduating from Mount been claimed that certain take credit for some), I’m Holyoke College in 1847, scents have aphrodisiac counting on you readers that she returned to her qualities, with no reliable out there to share your Worcester home inspired evidence to back up the best helpful hints! to recreate the embossed, claims However, in 1998, lacy cards. neurologist and psychi- Do you have a helpful Miss Howland began atrist Dr. Alan Hirsch hint or handy tip that has by hiring her friends published some intrigu- worked for you? Do you to assemble the valen- ing findings, which peo- have a question regarding tines, working from ple are still buzzing about household or garden mat- the Howland home on today. ters? If so, why not share Summer Street. The His research revealed them with readers of ornate cards often includ- women are attracted to Stonebridge Press news- ed gilded lace and colorful the smell of black lico- papers? Send questions European decals. rice, citrus, and banana and/or hints to: Take the Esther’s valentines nut bread. The study Hint!, C/o the Southbridge were a huge success found men felt roman- Evening News, PO Box 90; and within a few years, tic when they smelled Southbridge, MA 01550. she built her cottage baked cinnamon buns, Or email KDRR@aol. business into a $100,000 pumpkin pie, and laven- com. Hints are entered a year enterprise. In der. Surprisingly, cinna- into a drawing for dinner 1879 she partnered with mon rolls were found to for two at the historic Edward Taft of North prompt favorable roman- Publick House Inn. Antique finds There has been a lot of antique news since my last antique and collectibles news column. Three important antique finds have been reported within the past month, beginning with some coins that were literally uncovered in Poland. The Archaeological Institute of America reports that medieval coins were recently found in a Polish corn- field. Archaeologist Adam Kdzierski was researching the 1935 discovery of a hoard of coins when a local priest informed him that it was rumored that there were additional coins still buried in the field. Kdzierski found a “900-year-old hoard, stored in linen Whitcomb consigned the collection to a pouches placed in a nearby auction house. The collection is pot, includes Czech, expected to sell for $100,000. ANTIQUES, Danish, Hungarian, The Canadian Broadcasting Company and German coins; (CBC) reported that an Edmonton, COLLECTIBLES lumps of silver; frag- Alberta antique dealer (Alex Archibald) ments of lead; and four recently purchased a home that had & ESTATES gold rings.” The more belonged to a hoarder. He paid $10,000 than 6,000 pieces were for the property, sight unseen. The home and contents were the estate of WAYNE TUISKULA believed to have been the dowry of Maria a local piano teacher (Bette-Jean Rac) who was a sister of whom Archibald had known before she Princess Zbysława of passed away. A grand piano initially Russia. Maria was also believed to caught his attention. He has turned be the “daughter of Svyatovslavovich up many more valuable objects since Isiaslovovich, Prince of Kiev” accord- he purchased the home and has been ing to the Archaeological Institute of searching through it. Archibald found America. It is believed they were bur- typical things you would expect to find ied “during a time of turmoil in 1146.” in an old estate including clothes, shoes, Further investigation of the area is books, and magazine. He found many being planned. more valuable objects as well though. The Smithsonian Magazine reports Archibald said, “our most impressive that a Geneva, N.Y. man (David finds included wallets full of cash, a 100- Whitcomb) found a treasure trove of ounce silver bar, and bags full of gold photographs in the attic of a building and diamond rings.” He found some of that he recently purchased to open his the clothing to be valuable pieces by law practice. The two previous build- well known designers. The estate items ing owners were unaware of the attic’s were sold in three auctions which ended existence because a drop ceiling had up bringing $400,000. Archibald kept the been added to the top floor decades ago grand piano and moved it to his antique that hid the view of the attic. Along shop. He may not be able to hit a higher with the photographs, Whitcomb note than he already has though. found frames, old cameras, and back- We are still accepting quality consign- drops. The Smithsonian reported that ments for our spring multi-estate online “according to Ben Hooper of United auction such as gold jewelry, sterling Press International (UPI), the items silver flatware, antique paintings, coins, probably belonged to James Ellery, or and other older collectibles. Our online J.E., Hale, a prominent photographer auction with paintings from the estate active during the late 19th and early of equestrian artist Fay Moore ends on 20th centuries. Hale’s name was writ- February 17th. Our next online auction ten on many of the objects in the attic, Session 2 of antique, vintage, and con- including letters and photographs, and temporary toys will soon be available he once owned a studio next door to the for bidding. New York building.” Two of the photos Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula were of famous figures from the wom- Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass en’s rights movement, Elizabeth Cady Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony. Hale Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- took the photo of Susan B. Anthony tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) in 1905, a year before she died. David [email protected] www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 12, 2021 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • 5 Local students named to Area residents named to dean’s Holy Cross’ Dean’s List list at Quinnipiac University Meghan Gates of er. complete at least six cred- the College of Arts and WORCESTER — A total Oxford, a member of the About Holy Cross HAMDEN, Conn. its during a semester. Sciences. Quinnipiac of 1,453 students were Class of 2022, majoring in The College of the Holy — Camden Boggio is recognized by U.S. named to College of the Chemistry Cross, in Worcester, is and Morgan Gallegan About Quinnipiac News & World Report Holy Cross’ Dean’s List Trevor Dow of Dudley, among the nation’s lead- of Dudley and Olivia University and Princeton Review’s for outstanding academic a member of the Class of ing liberal arts institu- Pisegna of Oxford were Quinnipiac is a private, “The Best 385 Colleges.” achievement during the 2023, majoring in Asian tions. A highly selective, named to the dean’s list coeducational, nonsec- The Chronicle of Higher fall semester of the 2020- Studies four-year, exclusively for the Fall 2020 semester tarian institution locat- Education has named 21 academic year. The Kelsey Connor of undergraduate college of at Quinnipiac University: ed 90 minutes north of Quinnipiac among the following local students Webster, a member of the 3,100 students, Holy Cross To qualify for the New York City and two Great Colleges to Work made the list: Class of 2024, majoring in is renowned for offering dean’s list, students must hours from Boston. The For(r). For more infor- Amanda Fradsham of Undeclared a rigorous, personalized earn a grade point aver- university enrolls 7,000 mation, please visit qu. Oxford, a member of the Kaylee Fradsham of education in the Jesuit, age of at least 3.5 with full-time undergraduate edu. Connect with Class of 2021, majoring in Oxford, a member of the Catholic tradition. Since no grade lower than C. and 3,000 graduate and Quinnipiac on Facebook Psychology Class of 2024, majoring in its founding in 1843, Holy Full-time students must part-time students in 110 at facebook.com/quin- Nina Nguyen of Undeclared Cross has made a posi- complete at least 14 cred- degree programs through nipiacunews and follow Webster, a member of the To qualify for the tive impact in society by its in a semester, with at its Schools of Business, Quinnipiac on Twitter @ Class of 2021, majoring in Dean’s List, students graduating students who least 12 credits that have Communications, QuinnipiacU. Biology must pass four or more distinguish themselves been graded on a letter Education, Engineering, Dalton Bodreau of letter-graded courses as thoughtful leaders in grade basis to be eligible. 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She 2021 at the Matulaitis MA and many nieces and nephews. Worcester. She was was a member of St. Roch’s Church Rehabilitation and Arlene was employed by Day predeceased by her in Oxford, where she was a CCD Skilled Care Center Kimball Hospital as a Nurse’s Aide for husband of 49 years, Teacher and worked on the Bishop’s after a short illness. many years. After retiring she spent George A. Garney Fund for many years. She was gen- Arlene was born much of her time with her family. She who died in 1996. She is survived erous throughout her life and raised in Brockton on May 14, 1932 daughter enjoyed going to 10 pin bowling and by five children, Donna N. Eyrich money for many charities. Family of the late Arthur Barie and Viola doing framework puzzles. and her husband Gerald of Oxford, meant everything to her and she will (Belanger) Barie Hall. Arlene was There are no calling hours. In lieu of Steven A. Garney and his wife Linda be remembered as a dedicated wife, predeceased by her devoted husband flowers, the family requests donations of Jefferson, Gail A. Child and her mother, and grandmother. Robert A. Froehlich who died in 2014. be made to the Bungay Fire Dept. 1256 husband Fred of Woodstock, CT, Joan A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on She was also predeceased by her broth- Rt. 171. S. Woodstock, CT. 06267. A M. Rodinov and her husband Michael Friday, February 5, 2021, at St. Roch’s er, Edgar Barie. graveside service will be held at later of Dudley, and Brian J. Garney and his Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial She also leaves a son Robert E. date to be announced by the family. wife Jayne of Charlton; 14 grandchil- followed at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Froehlich and his wife Lori Lynn of Funeral Arrangements have been dren, 25 great-grandchildren, 1 great- Oxford. Calling hours were Friday Lake City, FL; three daughters, Joanne entrusted to the care of the Shaw- great grandchild, and several nephews from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Jacobson and her husband Lee of Majercik Funeral Home. A guest book and nieces. She was predeceased by 3 In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- Webster, MA, Diane Froehlich and her is available at www.shaw-majercik. brothers and 4 sisters. She was born in tions may be made to Catholic TV, P.O. companion, Nick, Christine Lepine and com where you may offer condolences, Worcester, daughter of the late Henry Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471. her companion Michael of Woodstock share a fond memory, or light a candle and Nora A. (Cashen) Lambert, and Valley, her grandchildren Lisa Cote, in remembrance of Arlene. Nickole DiGregorio and Candice (John) David Adams, 85 Leonard F. “Lenny” Wisnewski, 92 WEBSTER- (John) dren and grandchildren. David Adams, 85, Dave will be deeply missed by his Leonard F. “Lenny” Navy and served on passed away peace- wife, Doreen (DiGregorio) Adams, to Wisnewski, 92, of the USS Ault (DD-698). fully at home with whom he has been wed for fifty-nine Webster MA, passed He was employed as his loving family by years, his children, Jeffrey Adams of away peacefully on an overhead lineman his side on Friday, Oxford, Kimberley LaTulippe and her Tuesday, January for Nation Grid until January 29, 2021, husband, Eric of Oxford, Christopher 26, 2021 at UMASS his retirement in after a courageous Adams and his fiancee Ann Daniels Memorial University 1990, was a past mem- battle with cancer. Wright of Whitinsville, and Stephen Campus after a short ber of the Webster Dave was born Adams and his wife, Lisa, of Rutland; illness, with his chil- Fire Department and in Hopkinton, MA on November 30, his grandchildren, Nicholas Packard, dren by his side. devout Parishioner of 1935, the son of the late Clement W. Katrina Roman and her husband, Leonard was born in Webster, St. Louis Church, Webster, MA and Barbara Page Adams; prior to David, Abigail Adams, Vivian Adams, April 22, 1928 to Joseph F. & Julia Leonard loved his family and always retirement Dave worked as a hear- twins Bryce and Elisabeth Adams, V. (Pakulski) Wisnewski and lived made sure they were taken care of. He ing aid specialist for Better Hearing Beau Adams and Brody Adams and in Webster his entire life.His wife enjoyed the many trips with his wife, Solutions in Worcester; he managed two great granddaughters, Hannah of 56 years, Jacqueline A. (Hoenig) Jackie, to Hawaii, Aruba & California, Thunderbird Bowl in Auburn for many and Hailey Roman, and his brother, Wisnewski, died March 2009. They summer family vacations in Wellfleet, years and did color commentating with Paul Adams and his wife, Kathy, of were married January 1953 at St. Louis as well as trips to Foxwoods and Bob Fouracre and Frank Carpano on Natick and his nieces, Lia, Sophie and Church, Webster MA. enjoyed his Key Lime Pie. Bay State Bowling; he was a past win- Emma Adams. Leonard leaves his daughter, The family would like to thank the ner of the T & G Candlepin Bowling In lieu of flowers the family has Julianne Ostrowski and her husband, staff at UMASS University Campus Tournament; he also managed a Little requested that memorial contributions Lenny Ostrowski of Webster, MA, his ICU & Comfort Care Units for their League All Star Team in Oxford. be made to a charity of one’s choice in son, Matthew Wisnewski and his part- care and compassion. Dave enjoyed playing poker at honor of Dave. ner, Phyliss Morgan-Belt of Webster, In lieu of flowers, donations may Foxwoods and with his grandchildren, Private funeral arrangements have MA. Ikey also leaves his grandchildren, be made to the Worcester County listening to jazz, doing crossword puz- been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Angela L. Jankowski and her husband Food Bank, 474 Boston Turnpike, zles and enjoyed all sports, especially Majercik Funeral Home. A guest book, Todd, of North Grosvenordale, CT, Amy Shrewsbury MA 01545 or the the New England Patriots and Boston where you may offer condolences or B. Brissenden and her husband Joel, of Alzheimer’s Association. Red Sox. Dave was most pleased when light a candle in remembrance of Dave Hanover, MA, Amanda K. Ostrowski A Mass of Christian Burial was he was able to spend quality time with is available at www.shaw-majercik. of Baltimore, MD, Andrew Ostrowski celebrated on Monday February 8, his family, especially his beloved chil- com. and his wife Erin, of Greenfield, MA, 2021 at 10:00 am in St. Louis Church, Laura Canty of Rutland, MA and Lisa 15 Lake Street Webster; Committal Gajewski of Dudley, MA, great-grand- with Military Honors followed in St. children, Jake, Sam, Ella-Rae, Sadie, Joseph’s Garden of Peace in Webster. Olive Louise Prunier, 101 Jack, Sawyer, Alex, Angela, Robert, Funeral Arrangements have been Olive Louise she loved to win. She was an avid read- Vicki, Ashlee, Jon, Christopher and entrusted to the care of Shaw-Majercik (Brousseau) Prunier, er and followed the news closely. his partner Jamilia, Connor, Brianna, Funeral Home. 101, of Oxford, MA, She was welcoming and generous, Kayla, Julia, Lauren and Jenna, and A guest book is available at www. died peacefully on and she loved having guests in her his great-great grandchildren, Lyla, shaw-majercik.com where you may January 25, 2021. She home. She cared deeply about people Raina, and Ella, several nieces, neph- offer condolences, share a fond mem- was predeceased in and accepted everyone with an open ews and cousins. ory, or light a candle in remembrance 2011 by Louis Prunier, mind and heart. She is remembered Leonard was a Veteran of the U.S. of Leonard. her husband of 68 fondly by dear friends of all ages. years, with whom she Olive leaves her children Mary- raised 8 children. Louise Eggimann of Shrewsbury, Olive was born in Rehoboth, MA, Michelle Wittstein of Coventry, Stella Louise Haskins, 92 in 1919, to Wilfred and Mary Louise CT, Martha Jean of Exeter, NH, (Antaya) Brousseau. She graduated Thomas Prunier and wife Vivian DIGHTON/ traveling with her daughter Linda; she from Rhode Island State College with a of Westminster, VT, Chris Wings of WEBSTER- Stella loved spending time with her family. BS in Home Economics. Wendell, John Prunier of Warren, Louise (Tavers) Being predeceased by her husband, Olive worked as a lab technician Miles Prunier of Oxford, and Jessie Haskins, 92, passed the late Bryon Haskins, Stella will be during World War II. In 1961-1962 she T. Stepanian of Methuen. She leaves away peacefully in deeply missed by her twin daughters taught home economics at Oxford her grandchildren Mollie Wittstein, her sleep on Tuesday Linda Vandale and her husband Peter Junior High School. In 1963, Olive Jeanette Wittstein, Max Wittstein, February 2, 2021 of Dudley, and Lois Haskins and her became a Worcester County Extension Erin Germanowski, Lisa Manni, Ben at the St. Camillus companion Allan Thomas of Raynham; Agent where she supported 4-H pro- Germanowski, Sarah Law, Rachel Health Care Center her brother Albert Tavers of Raynham; grams until retiring in 1981. Prunier, James Prunier, Antavis in Northbridge. she was also predeceased by her sister A prolific baker, Olive was famous Geoffroy, Lee Prunier, Leslie Prunier, Stella was born in Dighton, MA on Alice Knapinski of Dighton. for her pies. She was also known for Laika Stepanian, Cal Stepanian and January 14, 1929 daughter of the late Private funeral arrangements have her unorthodox and creative use of 11 great-grandchildren. She also John and Rose (Camera) Tavers; she been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- leftover ingredients. She was an impa- leaves her sister Catherine Manning was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Majercik Funeral Home. tient cook who was frequently heard of Epping, NH. She was predeceased Dighton for over seventy years, which A guest book is available at www. saying, “I’ll just jack this up a bit,” as by infant son David and by brothers was closed in 2001. Stella was active shaw-majercik.com where you may she turned the burner up. Her children Omer, Louis, Philip, Laurence and in numerous church functions and offer condolences, share a fond mem- joked that her biography should be Ernest Brousseau and sisters Leona was awarded the Marion medal in the ory, or light a candle in remembrance titled My Mother Cooked on High. Waterman, Edna Bryan, Frances Diocese of Fall River; she enjoyed sew- of Stella. Olive was known for her unstoppa- Pimentel, and Doe Brousseau. ing, baking, taking care of flowers, and ble energy and was sharp as a tack. Services will be held at a later date. With her remarkable sense of color she In lieu of flowers, donations may be created over 100 gorgeous quilts. She made to Friends of the Oxford Free loved watching wild birds and nurtur- Public Library or to Abby’s House ing beautiful flower gardens. A good (Worcester). day included a game of Scrabble, which Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Philip N. Briggs, 78 OXFORD – Philip of the late Norman Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail N. Briggs, 78, of Main L. and Ruth (West) Street, died Saturday, Briggs, and lived most January 30, 2021, at of his life in Oxford. to [email protected] St. Vincent Hospital He graduated from in Worcester. He suc- Oxford High School cumbed to COVID-19 and was a U.S. Air after numerous bat- Force veteran of the tles with cancer. He Vietnam War. WEBSTER POLICE LOG is survived by his wife Mr. Briggs worked as of 33 years, Jane E. (Dyson) Briggs of a salesman and sales manager for var- WEBSTER — The Webster Police Department reported the following arrests Oxford; two children, Stacy Rogers and ious automobile dealerships for many during the week of Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. her husband Marc of Dunedin, FL, and years. After retirement, he drove for Jai A. Hylton, age 23, of Webster was arrested on Feb. 2 in connection with mul- Josh of Merino Pond in Dudley; his Central Mass Auto Auction in Oxford tiple warrants. brother, Clifford Briggs and his wife for 10 years. He was a sports fan who David Eugene Prue, Jr., age 43, of Webster was arrested on Feb. 2 for Operating Elizabeth of Oxford; two sisters, Norma enjoyed watching sports, coaching his Under the Influence of Alcohol (second offense), Negligent Operation of a Motor Bouchard and her husband Charles son in baseball, and playing softball in Vehicle, Operating Under the Influence of Drugs, and multiple counts of Possession of Haverhill, and Christine Monson several leagues. He enjoyed garden- of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. and her husband Lenny of Oxford; two ing, refinishing furniture, and driving Kevin P. Houle, age 34, of Webster was arrested on Feb. 3 in connection with a grandchildren, Reagan Carney and her around in his bright yellow mustang warrant. husband Matt of Moundville, AL, and convertible. Mark A. Desourdy, age 42, of Dudley was arrested on Feb. 4 in connection with Ryan Sandoz of Tampa, FL; his mother- Services will be held at a later date. a warrant. in-law, Patricia Dyson of Oxford; two In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Michael A. Larose, age 30, of Worcester was arrested on Feb. 4 for Operating sisters-in-law, Tracey Storey and her butions may be made to PAWS New Under the Influence of Alcohol, Speeding, Failure to Stop or Yield, Negligent partner Brian Lamson of Worcester England, P.O. Box 542, Ashland, MA Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a and Lynn Butler-Dinunno and her 01721. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home Motor Vehicle. husband Vinny Dinunno of Webster; in Oxford is directing the arrange- Ronald Weiss, age 59, of Webster was arrested on Feb. 5 for Distribution of a Class and many cousins, nephews, and niec- ments. B Drug. A 54-year-old female, also of Webster, was issued a summons during the es. 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FRANK G. CHILINSKI STONEBRIDGE PRESS PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER judging others hunters BRENDAN BERUBE EDITOR trespass How many of us astray. As a followup to think we’re better BEYOND Meanwhile, the an article about than some others? scoundrel tax col- trespassing, I was Honestly, how THE PEWS lector enters the asked another ques- EDITORIAL many of us have Temple and falls tion. The person judged someone BY FR. LUKE A. VERONIS on his face hum- had experience with else, thinking that SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND bling crying out, people removing we’re not like them HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX “God, have mercy trespassing notic- Why we because we’re bet- es posted on land. ter? We condemn CHURCH, WEBSTER on me a sinner.” CHIEF S Hunters were sus- others while we He knew he was of us, deep down, really a sinner and he came pected as the prima- praise ourselves! do think we are better CORNER before God in humili- ry violators. The listen to the Why do we judge oth- than others. This is why person asked if I ty. This simple, sincere STEVE ers? Jesus tells a story about could provide some Is it because we think a Pharisee and a Tax- prayer saves the scoun- WOJNAR information on others have done some- Collector who both go to drel, while the good deeds the penalties asso- groundhog thing morally wrong that the Temple to pray. The of the religious man are ciated with this activity. we judge them? Pharisee is a religious ruined by his pride. The most common statute deal- Tuesday, Feb. 2 was Groundhog Day, Is it because when we leader who is supposed I’m not sure if it can get ing with trespassing is Massachusetts and it was reported that Punxsutawney highlight someone else’s to be a model religious any clearer for all of us, General Laws Chapter 266 Section 120. weaknesses or failures, Phil came out of his burrow at Gobbler’s person. He dedicates his how we should never put It in essence defines a trespass as “enter- we hope that this makes Knob, where he saw his own shadow. life to following God’s ourselves in a position ing or remaining upon property without us feel better about our- This means that we will have six more law in a very strict man- to judge and condemn right.” A posted notice of “No trespass- weeks of winter. We’ll take it! selves? ner. He prays every day. ing” is considered a proper means of Does seeing how oth- another. If we want to This North American tradition is He fasts twice a week. notification to potential violators. The ers fail justify our own walk with another and derived from the Pennsylvania Dutch He gives 10 percent of his law does address the improper removal actions and makes us feel repent together, chal- superstition that if the groundhog sees wealth to the Temple. He of these notices. Massachusetts General OK that we do the same lenging our friends to see it’s shadow due to clear weather, it will is careful not to fall into Law Chapter 266 Section 122 states in thing? the temptation of greed, their own faults and turn part, “Whoever willfully tears down, go back to its den and winter will last Or is it simply because from their stray ways as just a few weeks longer. If the animal of adultery, and of injus- removes or defaces any notice posted we don’t like them! We tice. His life is a lot more we also acknowledge our does not see it’s shadow due to the on land, or other property described are much more inclined righteous and religious, own wayward actions, in section one hundred and twenty, by clouds, spring will come early. to judge and condemn in the best sense of the confess our own sins, and the owner, lessee or custodian there- This lore originated from German someone we don’t like word, than most of us! repent from them, then of, warning persons not to trespass speaking areas where the groundhog is than someone who is a Yet it’s precisely here this is not an arrogant thereon, shall be punished…” The pen- considered the most accurate forecast- friend, or someone like that our “model” person judgment of the other, alty for a violation is a fine of $25. ing animal. Each year, a Groundhog ourselves. fails and it’s a dangerous In addition to this penalty, the Day ceremony is held in Punxsutawney, Think about how but a humble path walk- precipice we all can fall ing together on a journey person can be charged with trespassing, Pa., and is always well attended. often we make a mis- into! This righteous and which carries up to 30 days in jail and/ of healing. Not judging The Pennsylvania Dutch, immigrated take, a poor decision, or religious man became or a $100 fine. The person is also subject from German speaking parts of Europe. consciously turn away judgmental. He looks at the other but walking to arrest. Other violations may also be Groundhog in German is ‘grun’daks.’ from what we know is the other man – someone with the other. considered. If there is other property In Europe, the Germans had an exist- right, and then justify whom society viewed “Humility and love are damage, if something is removed or ing tradition of marking Candlemas our behavior – maybe as a scoundrel – and he the wings that lead to destroyed, or other crimes take place as ‘Badger Day,’ where if a badger because we’re tired, or judges him. The other paradise,” Saint Kosmas during this time, the violators can face appeared on a sunny day, casting a because something hap- man is a tax-collector. Aitolos proclaimed. We a variety of penalties. There are several shadow, winter would be extended. In pened that put us in a Tax-collectors worked must have love for the reasons why people place these signs some areas a bear or a fox took on the bad mood, or simply for the Romans so he other, even for those who on their property. Others must respect because “we’re human” forecasting responsibility. was a traitor to his own make bad choices and fall the law on these cases and either ask and everyone does such In Irish folklore, St. Brighid’s Day, people. He profited by away from God. A hum- permission to enter the premises or find things once in a while. alternate locations to travel or conduct Feb. 1, is the first day of spring, which collecting extra money ble spirit reminds us that We may act rudely so that he could become business. begins the farmer’s year. Seeing a we are the ones who need or hurt someone or do rich. Tax collectors were As the pandemic continues and cases hedgehog was a sign of good weather. something that is clearly often greedy and selfish. to repent and turn back rise, we ask everyone to stay safe and The earliest mention of Groundhog against what we believe Contrast these two peo- towards God. We never continue to take the necessary precau- Day appeared in 1840, in the diary of is right, and yet we justi- ple for a moment – a faith- judge others but only tions to protect yourselves. Anyone James L. Morris of Morgantown, Pa., fy our own actions while ful, generous, prayerful, judge ourselves. No mat- in need of vaccination information who was talking about his German at the same time judge devout, religious man ter how much good we can find it at www.dudleyma.gov or neighbors. In 1886, the observance of others for doing exactly versus a greedy, rich, have done, we realize we by calling 508-949-8036. The work of Groundhog Day was mentioned in the the same thing. and selfish scoundrel. simply fulfill the poten- the Town Officials, particularly our Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper. It Christ is clear when he How many of us would tial that God has given Administrator and most importantly, noted, “Up to the time of going to press, states, “Do not judge oth- honestly think it’s OK us. All good is from God, those from the Board of Health, is great- the beast has not seen its shadow.” ers so that you yourself for the religious man to not us. All glory goes to ly appreciated. The rules regarding this will not be judged. For virus seem to change constantly, and One year later, a group of townspeople judge and basically reject His Name! This is what with the judgment you the scoundrel?!? more pressure is placed on local gov- went to Gobbler’s Knob in search of the keeps us humble. groundhog and so began the tradition. judge, you will be judged, Yet, Jesus surprises ernments to respond, all with limited The only spirit that Pre-COVID, gatherings to celebrate in and with the measure everyone by saying that resources. We continue to serve the allows us to journey clos- Punxsutawney grew as large as 40,000. you use, it will be mea- God did not hear the people of Dudley and work with the er towards God is the Clymer Freas, who was born in sured back to you.” (Mt prayers of the religious community to improve the quality of spirit of humility. Take 1867 and passed away in 1942, is said 7:1-2) Think about all the man, yet he heard the life for everyone. I thank the men care to cast aside any to be the one who created the idea of times we judge others, prayers of the scoun- and women from my department for their continued dedicated service to the Groundhog Day. Freas was the Editor and then apply a differ- drel! Imagine that!!! God arrogant spirit within us, ent standard of judgment Town during these trying times. Thanks of the Punxsutawney Spirit. In 1899, a rejects the religious man reject any temptation to on ourselves. because this “good man” also go out to the many Police Officers, Groundhog Club was formed in town judge and despise others, Our Lord Jesus goes on allowed his actions to get Fire and Emergency Services members, including a hunt and a feast. It is and don’t deceive our- to say, “Why do you look to his head. He became selves into trusting our public works, health care, government said that groundhog tastes like a cross and all other “essential” personnel for at the speck in the other’s proud. He knew all the own goodness. Jesus con- between chicken and pork. We’ll pass eye, but do not see the their continued hard work and service. good he did and came cludes this story by say- on finding out. plank in your own eye… to believe that he was a We greatly appreciate the support we ing, “For everyone who In 1993, Bill Murray and Andie You hypocrite. First very good person! With receive from our community. MacDowell starred in the comedy remove the plank from this arrogant attitude, exalts themselves will be Thanks again for your questions and “Groundhog Day,” which is now con- your own eye!” (Mt 7:3,5) he judged and despised humbled, and everyone comments. Please send them to me at sidered a cult classic. We must admit We all have planks we those who weren’t like who humbles themselves the Dudley Police Department 71 West to enjoying Mr. Murray more in “What need to focus on in our him. He undermined all will be exalted.” (Luke Main St., Dudley, MA 01571 or email at About Bob?” but that’s an editorial for own lives. his good actions by allow- 18:14) [email protected]. Opinions another time. Baby steps. Of course, maybe some ing his pride to lead him expressed in this weekly column are those of Chief Wojnar only and unless clearly noted, do not reflect the ideas or opinions of any other organization Tax-smart investment moves for higher earners or citizen. 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This week’s picture shows Cole Bromley with a few of his friends that limited out on nuisance Canada geese last week. They brought along their friend Cody, who is a paraplegic friend of the group. Courtesy Left to right: Rob Sullivan, Lary Lyons and Brian Lightbound at the 200 Sportsmen’s club The late Canada Goose Harding’s Boat livery high, painted with a this past Saturday. season will end on Feb. on the Meadow Pond in face smiling. which we 15 in the Central District, Whitinsville had supplied thought was great, until This past weekend pro- a-half-inch largemouth commercial rod and but it was not before Cole live bait and boat rentals my mother came home vided a couple of days bass, and released Bromly and his buddies for many years. Francis and had us remove the for anglers to enjoy some it. Captain Mel True and harvested their limit of Joslin had a tackle sign immediately. We 5 birds, as this week’s shop in the basement of were not happy! I sure great ice fishing locally. his buddy Brett, also THE GREAT Although the ice was not had a great day fishing. picture shows. They Bakers Dept store in the wish I had a picture of it. the best to fish on, anglers landing numerous brook OUTDOORS brought along their town of Whitinsville, and There were a few shin- attended many ice fishing trout and yellow perch , good friend Cody, who Police Chief Vic Nelson er fishermen using nets is a paraplegic, but that of Douglas, also ran to catch bait to sell to derbies that were held in as did many other con- RALPH the area. The 200 sports- testants. did not stop him from a small tackle shop on local bait shops. Huge men’s club in Webster After leaving the 200 TRUE enjoying the hunt. It Main Street in that town seins were used by a had over 75 anglers fish- sportsmen’s derby, I vis- takes good friends to back in the day, to men- couple of men in areas ing the club’s derby. Pond ited a few other ponds bring along handi- tion a few. like the Mumford River, Chairman Rob Sullivan in the area that all had reel anglers to use cir- capped sportsmen on There was also a Bait which yielded thousands did a great job signing fishermen on them. Some cle hooks. The slot limit their hunting and fishing & Tackle shop in Douglas of red fin shiners per day. up the fishermen and ponds had good ice, while for stripers will again trips, many of whom are in back of the Goodness Numerous large snap- recording the catch of others were marginal for be implemented for rec- war veterans. store not that long ago by per turtles were often bass, perch, & pickerel. safety. The following day reational anglers as of With the absence of the Manning family, and caught in the nets and A report of a couple of anglers were out in force last word. Massachusetts sportsmen’s shows this even this writer sold live were given to George Eagles flying over the again, enjoying a few anglers will again enjoy year because of the pan- bait from my home for Bramen (a member of the pond prior to my arriv- hours of fishing before an early season for sea- demic, many sportsmen a number of years. My Whitinsville Rod & Gun al was interesting. The the big football game that bass, with a limit of five are visiting their local brother and I also sold live Club) which he used to Eagles in the Valley area evening. Some areas had fish daily. Rhode Island bait and tackle shops in bait at our home on Main make turtle soup. It was are the direct results slow fishing, while oth- anglers are hoping for an the valley, for their fish- street in Whitinsville to delicious! Ah, the Good of sportsmen’s monies ers had a great day with early season on seabass, ing gear, or shopping local anglers. We erected Old Days! being used for this great anglers chasing flags. and are also hoping for online. It is a shot in the a huge sign on the lawn Take A Kid Fishing restoration project. This It looks as though a reduction in length for arm for the small tackle advertising crawlers and & Keep Them Rods week’s picture shows striper fishing this year summer flounder to 17 shops that have survived, garden worms for sale Bending. Sullivan, Joe Foisy, and will have the same reg- inches for recreational but at one time there when my mother was at Brian Lightbound. Foisy ulations again, with the anglers. Wishful think- were two or three in work. It had a huge night- had caught a big 17-and- only change requiring ing! every town in the valley. crawler standing six feet The guiding power of influence I’ve spent my week were probably a good stu- Every word spoken. Every Associate on purpose positive people. We can’t reading and pondering dent. POSITIVELY action taken leads us with people of positive spend time with George the guiding and power of Our greatest childhood somewhere and impacts substance. Washington, Abraham SPEAKING influence. The influence influencers were usually our lives. Ignorance is These actions should Lincoln, Billy Graham others have on us as well your caregivers … your never your best policy. be clear, so I won’t spend or Martin Luther King, as the influence we have parents and guardians. GARY W. Understanding who and too much time on them. but we can through their on others. Influence is My sisters and I laugh MOORE how you are being influ- Dump the people who are words and writings they power and it is a dou- and often talk about how enced is. negatively influencing left behind. ble-edged sword. There’s we are still influenced notes. Do I want to imitate What am I becoming? you. Limit the time you I asked you to par- of course positive as well today by our parents. It’s them? 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DIRECTOR at the Bristol County tion machines this year. transfer to Millbury. That has written that he curb ramps and better continued from page A1 Regional Preparedness Callahan said recently was initally requested intends to deny the trans- lighting. She noted the Coalition. retired Town Clerk Lori a couple weeks ago, but fer, but that was not what Mass Department of isn’t slated for FDA In a different public Kelley selected a new postponed at the request the board was voting on. Transportation has been review until April, and health area, Callahan vendor last year from of selectmen Meaghan Callahan told them putting some focus on there’s no talk at all noted that Curaleaf is several who visited to Troiano and Cheryll Oxford had recently helping Oxford and “will about reviewing vaccines working with the senior provide demonstrations, Leblanc, who voted no. received funding under try in a timely way to that have been developed center to start a fuel assis- but her office didn’t want Troiano said she the Local Rapid Recovery make improvements.” in Russia, China or India. tance program. It will be to change the machines believes the chief is capa- Technical Assistance A recent pedestrian Town Manager Jen open to Oxford people during the 2020 election ble of making a good deci- Grant for planning to fatality highlighted that Callahan introduced 21+ who are not now on cycle. sion, but was concerned help downtown business- “we have a tremendously Novak by noting finding fuel assistance; they need “This year is a good that letting him “act as es “develop an online wide main right of way,” a health director has been to write down why they year because we have the appointing author- presence” and create she said, and she was also one of her goals since she need help and provide a virtually not the crazy ity” (which the charter curbside services. contacted by a resident took over as manager. fuel bill history. election year we had last gives to the selectmen) She’s also seeking injured while crossing She praised Novak for In other business, the year,” Callahan noted. in this one case would $299,338 from the Winter Route 12 last year. That having “a very tremen- selectmen unanimously The board also split 3-2 set precedent. In the past, Shared Streets Grant was the first time she dous background” in approved the formality on approving giving the she said, the board took to address various sought this grant (but the public health field, of sending a letter to the police chief the author- his recommendation and safety issues on Main was rejected). including more than 10 Secretary of State indi- ity to make a formal voted on that. Street with rapid-flash- Gus Steeves can be years in Cambridge plus cating the town is going decision in Officer Roy In this case, Mike ing beacons, pedestri- reached at gus.steeves2@ time in Watertown and to be using new elec- Aquafresca’s request to Daniels noted, the chief an signal buttons, new gmail.com. LEGALS NOTICE OF 02129 within thirty (30) days from the (100.50) feet to a stake on the west- Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- MORTGAGEE’S SALE date of sale. Deed will be provided to erly line of said D’Alessandro Avenue; closing the same will be sold at Public OF REAL ESTATE purchaser for recording upon receipt in Thence South 7 Deg. 39’ West by Auction at: 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, By virtue and in execution of the Pow- full of the purchase price. In the event the westerly line of said D’Alessan- March 11, 2021 er of Sale contained in a certain mort- of an error in this publication, the de- dro Avenue, a distance of eighty-two upon the hereinafter-described premis- gage given by Charlene L. Williams and scription of the premises contained in (82) feet to the point of beginning. es, known as and numbered as 25 Su- William F. Williams, to Alliance Home said mortgage shall control. Subject to the following restrictions: san Drive, Dudley, Worcester County, Mortgage, LLC, dated December 21, Other terms, if any, to be announced 1. No building or part of a building Massachusetts, all and singularly the 2007, and recorded with the Worcester at the sale. shall be erected or maintained there- premises described in said mortgage, County (Worcester District) Registry U.S. Bank Trust National Association on with thirty (30) feet of the street line. to wit: of Deeds in Book 42374 at Page 155, as Trustee of the Cabana Series IV 2. No house shall be built there- A certain parcel of land shown as lot of which mortgage the undersigned is Trust, on at a less cost than six thou- #67, 25 Susan Drive, Dudley, Worces- the present holder by assignment from Present holder of said mortgage, sand and 00/100 (6,000.00) dollars. ter County, Massachusetts, as shown Alliance Home Mortgage, LLC to Wells By its Attorneys, 3. The premises and any building there- on a plan titled “Subdivision of Land Fargo Bank, N.A., dated December Demerle Hoeger LLP on shall be used for trade or manufac- Prepared for Robert F. Raffi, Jr., Trust- 21, 2007, recorded at the Worcester 10 City Square, 4th Floor ture but for residential purposes only; ee of Foxwood Realty Trust Owner-De- County (Worcester District) Registry Boston, MA 02129 4. No stable shall be erected there- veloper Phase IV”, dated July 28, of Deeds in Book 42374, Page 171; (617) 337-4444 on and no horses, cattle, swine, or 1997 which plan is recorded with the and by an assignment from Wells Far- February 5, 2021 poultry shall be kept on the premises. Worcester District Registry of Deeds in go Bank, N.A. to U.S. Bank Trust Na- Subject also to the rights of the New Plan Book 722, Page 11 (sheet 3 of 4), tional Association as Trustee of the Ig- England Telephone and Telegraph to which plan reference may be made, loo Series IV Trust, dated September Company and the Worcester Coun- and more particularly described as fol- 27, 2019, recorded at the Worcester ty Electric Company to erect and lows: County (Worcester District) Registry of Notice is hereby given by Precision maintain poles and wires, as record- Beginning on the westerly side line of Deeds in Book 61136, Page 209; and Auto Rebuilders, Inc., 243 W Main ed with the Worcester District Reg- Susan Drive at the South East corner by an assignment from U.S. Bank Trust St Dudley MA 01571 pursuant to the istry of Deeds, Book 3359, Page of land now or formerly of Raymond L. National Association as Trustee of the provisions of G.L. c.255, Section 39 A 56 and in Book 3489, Page 407. Marchi and shown as Lot 69 on said Igloo Series IV Trust to U.S. Bank Trust that on February 5, 2021 @ 5PM at: Being the same property conveyed plan; thence National Association as Trustee of the Precision Auto Rebuilders, Inc., 243 W from Henry R. Gelineau, not stated to North 87 degrees 46’ 51” West along Cabana Series IV Trust, dated Febru- Main St Dudley MA 01571 the following Scott Roseen and Karen Roseen, hus- Lot 69 for a distance of Two Hundred ary 3, 2020, recorded at the Worcester motor vehicle will be sold at a private band and wife/T/B/E by Deed record- Twenty One and 15/100 (221.15) feet County (Worcester District) Registry of sale to satisfy the garage keeper’s lein ed 5/29/1998, in Book 20005, at Page to a point; thence Deeds in Book 61919, Page 387, for thereon for storage, towing charges 130, in the Register’s Office of Worces- North 02 degrees 20’ 26” West along breach of the conditions of said mort- and expenses of notices of said vehi- ter County, Massachusetts. land now or formerly of Raymond L. gage and for the purpose of foreclosing cle: For mortgagor’s title see deed record- Marchi for a distance of One Hundred the same will be sold at Public Auction Vehicle: VIN# 5NPE24AF3GH360516; ed with the Worcester County (Worces- and 12/100 (100.12) feet to a point; at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd day of March 2016 Hyundai Sonata ter District) Registry of Deeds in Book thence 2021, at 42 Bates Point Road in Web- Owner: Casie Morse, 48B Windbrook 20005, Page 130. South 87 degrees 40’ 15” East along ster, MA 01570, all and singular the Rd, Auburn MA 01501 The premises will be sold subject to Lot 65 for a distance of Two Hundred premises described in said mortgage, February 5, 2021 any and all unpaid taxes and other Seven and 72/100 (207.72) feet to a To wit: February 12, 2021 municipal assessments and liens, and point, thence The land in Webster, with the buildings February 19, 2021 subject to prior liens or other enforce- South 01 degrees 24’ 47” East along theron, situated on the westerly shore able encumbrances of record entitled a curve with a radius of 760 feet along of Lake Chaubunagungamaug at Win- LEGAL NOTICE to precedence over this mortgage, and Susan Drive for a distance of Eigh- ter Cove so-called, and being: MORTGAGEE’S SALE subject to and with the benefit of all teen and 74/100 (18.74) feet to a point; Lot#l006 on “Plan of Land prepared OF REAL ESTATE easements, restrictions, reservations thence for Avy Morse, 42 Bates Point Road in By virtue of and in execution of the and conditions of record and subject to South 07 degrees 15’ 42” West along a Webster, MA” by Brett L. Rekola, PLS Power of Sale contained in a certain all tenancies and/or rights of parties in curve with a radius of 655.00 feet along dated 7/11/2005, recorded with the mortgage given by Scott Roseen and possession. Susan Drive for a distance of Eighty Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Karen Roseen to Household Finance Terms of the Sale: Cashier’s or certi- Three and 02/100 (83.02) feet to the Plan Book 836, Plan 49, and described Corporation II, dated April 1, 2003 fied check in the sum of $5,000.00 as point of beginning. as follows: and recorded in Worcester County a deposit must be shown at the time Being the same premises conveyed BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds and place of the sale in order to qualify to the herein named mortgagor(s) by northeasterly line of Bates Point Road in Book 29550, Page 155 (the “Mort- as a bidder (the mortgage holder and deed recorded with Worcester District at the southwesterly corner of land now gage”) of which mortgage DLJ Mort- its designee(s) are exempt from this Registry of Deeds herewith. or formerly of Czechowski on said plan; gage Capital, Inc. is the present hold- requirement); high bidder to sign writ- For mortgagors title see deed recorded THENCE South 48 31’ 39” E. 65 feet er by Assignment from Household ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- in Book 37405, Page 356. by the northeasterly line of said Bates Finance Corporation II to U.S. Bank tance of bid; balance of purchase price The above-described premises shall Point Road to an iron pin to be set; Trust, N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master payable by certified check in thirty (30) be sold subject to all easements, THENCE turning and running North 41 participation Trust dated September days from the date of the sale at the restrictions, municipal or other public 28’ 21” East 256 feet more or less to 11, 2014 and recorded at said Regis- offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde taxes, assessments, liens or claims littoral area of said Lake; try of Deeds in Book 52797, Page 325, & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford in the nature of liens, outstanding tax THENCE running along a tie line North and Assignment from U.S. Bank Trust, Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 titles, building, zoning and other land 12 57’ 37” West 61.21 feet more or N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master partic- or such other time as may be designat- use laws and all permits and approvals less, by said Lake, to the south easterly ipation Trust to DLJ Mortgage Capital, ed by mortgagee. The description for issued pursuant thereto, including, corner of said land now or formerly of Inc. dated April 3, 2017 and recorded at the premises contained in said mort- without limitation, orders of conditions, Czechowski; said Registry of Deeds in Book 61008, gage shall control in the event of a ty- and existing encumbrances of record THENCE running South 44 27’ 30” Page 371, for breach of conditions of pographical error in this publication. created prior to said Mortgage, if there West 292 feet to the place of beginning. said mortgage and for the purpose of Other terms to be announced at the be any. Said premises are to be sold CONTAINING 15,850 square feet more foreclosing the same, the mortgaged sale. subject to the right of redemption of the or less. premises located at 11 Dalessandro DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. United States of America, if any there The mortgagor(s) expressly reserve Avenue a/k/a 11 D’Alessandro Ave- Korde & Associates, P.C. be. my/our rights of Homestead and do not nue, Dudley, MA 01571 will be sold at 900 Chelmsford Street TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder wish to terminate my/our Homestead a Public Auction at 1:00 PM on March Suite 3102 shall be required to make a deposit by granting the within conveyance not- 8, 2021, at the mortgaged premises, Lowell, MA 01851 of $10,000.00 to the holder of said withstanding my/our waiver of such more particularly described below, all (978) 256-1500 Mortgage, in cash or by certified or homestead in paragraph 24 of the with- and singular the premises described in Roseen, Scott, 19-036572 bank cashier’s check at the time and in mortgage. said mortgage, to wit: February 12, 2021 place of said sale of said premises. The Being the same premises conveyed The land with the buildings thereon of February 19, 2021 balance of the purchase price is to be to the herein named mortgagor(s) by every nature and description and all the February 26, 2021 paid to said holder in cash, by certified deed recorded with Worcester Dis- privileges and appurtenances there- check or bank cashier’s check, and trict Registry of Deeds in Book 39199, to belonging, situated on the westerly MORTGAGEE’S SALE thereupon the deed shall be delivered, Page 143. side of D’Alessandro Avenue, in Dud- OF REAL ESTATE in thirty (30) days from the date of sale The sale is subject to a senior mort- ley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, By virtue and in execution of the Power at the firm of Cunningham, Machanic, gage recorded at the Worcester and being Lot #15 on Plan of Lots sur- of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Cetlin, Johnson, Harney & Tenney, County (Worcester District) Registry of veyed for Stanley Deren et al, Dudley, dated September 27, 2005 from Marce- LLP, Attorneys for said holder, 220 Deeds in Book 38089, Page 264. Mass., dated August 28, 1952, drawn lo C. Miranda and Fabiana S. Miranda North Main Street, Suite 301, Natick, Premises to be sold and conveyed sub- by Henry A. Racicot, Engr., and record- to Downey Savings and Loan Asso- Massachusetts. The successful bidder ject to and with the benefit of all rights, ed with the Worcester District Registry ciation, F.A. recorded with Worcester shall be required to sign a Memorandum rights of way, restrictions, easements, of Deeds, Plan Book 184, Plan 13, and County (Worcester District) Registry of Terms of Sale. The description of the covenants, liens or claims in the nature bounded and described as follows: of Deeds in Book 37405, Page 359, premises contained in said Mortgage of liens, improvements, public assess- Beginning at the southeasterly corner as affected by modification agreement shall control in the event of an error in ments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax thereof, at a stake on the westerly line of recorded in Book 48917, Page 77, the publication. Other terms, if any, to be titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens said D’Alessandro Avenue, said stake undersigned U.S. Bank National Asso- announced at the time and place of sale. and any other municipal assessments being at the northeasterly corner of Lot ciation as Legal Title Trustee for Truman U.S. Bank National Association as Legal or liens or existing encumbrances #16 as shown on the aforesaid Plan; 2016 SC6 Title Trust being the present Title Trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title of record which are in force and are Thence North 82 Deg. 18’ West by holder of said mortgage by Assignment Trust, Present Holder of Said Mortgage, applicable, having priority over said the northerly line of said Lot #16 for of Mortgage dated January 27, 2010 By its Attorneys, mortgage, whether or not reference to a distance of ninety-eight and sev- from Federal Deposit Insurance Corpo- CUNNINGHAM, MACHANIC, CETLIN, such restrictions, easements, improve- enty-three hundredths (98.73) feet ration as Receiver of Downey Savings JOHNSON, HARNEY & TENNEY, LLP ments, liens or encumbrances is made to a stake at land of John Ruda, Jr., and Loan Association, F.A. to U.S. Bank 220 North Main Street, Suite 301 in the deed. Thence North 6 Deg. 18’ East by land National Association recorded in Book Natick, MA 01760 Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand of said Ruda a distance of eighty- 45536, Page 252, and Assignment of (508) 651-7524 dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank three and sixty-five hundredths (83.65) Mortgage dated January 31, 2019 from February 12, 2021 check will be required to be paid by the feet to a stake at the southwester- U.S. Bank National Association to U.S. February 19, 2021 purchaser at the time and place of sale. ly corner of Lot #14 on said plan. Bank National Association as Legal Ti- February 26, 2021 The balance is to be paid by certified Thence South 81 Deg. 19’ East by the tle Trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title or bank check at Demerle Hoeger LLP, southerly line of said Lot #14 a distance Trust recorded in Book 60058, Page 10 City Square, 4th Floor, Boston, MA of one hundred and fifty hundredths 78, for breach of the conditions of said www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 12, 2021 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • 11 LEGALS The Commonwealth Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 2020 Tax $1,841.19 sors Records as Parcel Identifier 34C- of Massachusetts 29B-B19 and being part of the premis- D10 and being part of the premises re- Town of Oxford es recorded in book 8412 on page 172 Assessed To HUGUENOT DEVELOP- corded in book 61943 on page 165 in Jillian K. Connor, Collector of Taxes in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. MENT CORP the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Office of the Collector of Taxes 2020 Tax $2,751.63 A parcel of land with any buildings 2020 Tax $2,749.84 Notice of Tax Taking thereon, approximately 2.14 Acres lo- To the owners of the hereinafter de- Assessed To DIGIULIO NICHOLAS cated and known as 0 MAIN shown on Assessed To SHUMAN LAURENCE M scribed land and to all others con- A parcel of land with any buildings the Town of Oxford Assessors Records A condominium located and known as cerned thereon, approximately 2.56 Acres lo- as Parcel Identifier 06B-B10 and being 23 THAYER POND 8 shown on the You are hereby notified that on Friday cated and known as 7 TURNER shown part of the premises recorded in book Town of Oxford Assessors Records as the 12th day of March, 2021, at 10:00 on the Town of Oxford Assessors Re- 6627 on page 1 in the Worcester Reg- Parcel Identifier 06A- B10-0023-008 A.M. at the Tax Collectors’s Office, 325 cords as Parcel Identifier 06B-B17 istry of Deeds. and being part of the premises record- Main St, pursuant to the provisions of and being part of the premises record- 2020 Tax $3,711.85 ed in book 53272 on page 326 in the General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, ed in book 11571 on page 373 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. and by virtue of the authority vested in Worcester Registry of Deeds. Assessed To JENNIFER A CHARTIER 2020 Tax $631.05 me as Collector of Taxes, it is my inten- 2020 Tax $2,471.34 A condominium located and known as tion to take for the Town of Oxford the 42B SULLIVAN shown on the Town of Assessed to SINGER SCOTT C And following parcels of land for non-pay- Assessed to DUPONT MICHAEL D Oxford Assessors Records as Parcel KERRIE A ment of the taxes due thereon, with in- And CHERIE L Identifier 48-C04.28B and being part of A parcel of land with any buildings terest and all incidental expenses and A condominium located and known the premises recorded in book 61972 thereon, approximately 1.35 Acres lo- costs to the date of taking, unless the as 63 DEPOT shown on the Town of on page 354 in the Worcester Registry cated and known as 26 QUOBAUG same shall have been paid before that Oxford Assessors Records as Parcel of Deeds. shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- date. Identifier 17B-A02.63 and being part of 2020 Tax $988.93 sors Records as Parcel Identifier 33C- the premises recorded in book 35361 A20 and being part of the premises re- Assessed to 30-8 THAYER POND RE- on page 342 in the Worcester Registry Assessed To JUSTIN A PARADIS corded in book 38310 on page 108 in ALTY TRUST And EASTON BYFIELD of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings the Worcester Registry of Deeds. TRUSTEE 2020 Tax $977.62 thereon, approximately 6750 Square 2020 Tax $2,714.28 A condominium located and known as Feet located and known as 12 HAR- 30 THAYER POND 8 shown on the Assessed To EAMES D EDWIN WOOD shown on the Town of Oxford Assessed to TEXTILE REALTY INC Town of Oxford Assessors Records as A parcel of land with any buildings Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier And C/O GARY M GAFFIN Parcel Identifier 06A- B10-0030-008 thereon, approximately 12.46 Acres 50A-C08 and being part of the prem- A parcel of land with any buildings and being part of the premises record- located and known as 0 MILLBURY ises recorded in book 60954 on page thereon, approximately 2.69 Acres ed in book shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 89 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. located and known as 0 LEICESTER 58092 on page 317 in the Worcester sors Records as Parcel Identifier 16- 2020 Tax $1,702.54 shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- Registry of Deeds. D03 and being part of the premises sors Records as Parcel Identifier 02B- 2020 Swr Ent $385.39 recorded in book 25306 on page 085 Assessed To LOISELLE PATRICIA A C10 and being part of the premises 2020 Swr Ent User Fee $40.00 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings recorded in book 3916 on page 362 in 2020 Tax $880.10 2020 Tax $16.66 thereon, approximately 42614 Square the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Feet located and known as 3 HOPE 2020 Tax $510.18 Assessed To ADAMS JAMES E A Assessed to ELITE RIVERS LLC And shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- condominium located and known as 9 KHUONG HUNYH sors Records as Parcel Identifier 46A- Assessed to THIBAULT JEFFREY P THAYER POND 2 shown on the Town A parcel of land with any buildings C06 and being part of the premises re- And KRISTI L of Oxford Assessors Records as Par- thereon, approximately 4.21 Acres lo- corded in book 26823 on page 071 in A parcel of land with any buildings cel Identifier 06A-B10- 0009-002 and cated and known as 23 JOE JENNY the Worcester Registry of Deeds. thereon, approximately 30541 Square being part of the premises record- shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 2020 Tax $3,538.58 Feet located and known as 18-20 ed in book 25308 on page 308 in the sors Records as Parcel Identifier 54- COMINS shown on the Town of Oxford Worcester Registry of Deeds. B01 and being part of the premises re- Assessed To MANZELLO DEBORAH Assessors Records as Parcel Iden- 2020 Swr Ent $151.67 corded in book 56800 on page 300 in A tifier 02B-C15 and being part of the 2020 Swr Ent User Fee $10.00 the Worcester Registry of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings premises recorded in book 37886 on 2020 Tax $1,690.65 2020 Tax $3,378.65 thereon, approximately 3.95 Acres page 105 in the Worcester Registry of located and known as 10 LOVETT Deeds. Assessed to ANDERSON SHEILA A Assessed To FARRELL JOSHUA E shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 2020 OR Swr User Fee $1,025.00 And STEVEN J ANDERSON A parcel of land with any buildings sors Records as Parcel Identifier 36- 2020 Tax $3,251.64 A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 31326 Square B02.05 and being part of the premises thereon, approximately 10800 Square Feet located and known as 6 PROS- recorded in book 53387 on page 359 in Assessed To THOMAS M GRET- Feet located and known as 7 LINDEN PECT shown on the Town of Oxford the Worcester Registry of Deeds. SCHEL shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 2020 Tax $2,790.09 A parcel of land with any buildings sors Records as Parcel Identifier 33E- 07A-B11 and being part of the prem- thereon, approximately 15492 Square B02 and being part of the premises re- ises recorded in book 57339 on page Assessed To NORSIGIAN ROBERT G Feet located and known as 112 MAIN corded in book 48846 on page 155 in 15 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2020 Tax $49.40 thereon, approximately 23485 Square sors Records as Parcel Identifier 50B- 2020 Tax $3,290.38 Feet located and known as 14 PARK C19 and being part of the premises re- Assessed To FOSTER ROMEO L shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- corded in book 60769 on page 251 in Assessed To ATWATER CHRISTO- A parcel of land with any buildings sors Records as Parcel Identifier 35A- the Worcester Registry of Deeds. PHER thereon, approximately 11250 Square B14 and being part of the premises re- 2020 Tax $1,549.65 A parcel of land with any buildings Feet located and known as 10 PATTON corded in book 59672 on page 252 in thereon, approximately 2.3 Acres lo- shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Assessed to TRANSIT INVEST- cated and known as 31 JOE JENNY sors Records as Parcel Identifier 50A- 2020 Tax $136.19 MENTS INC And DAMIAN MROCZKA shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- B60 and being part of the premises re- PRESIDENT sors Records as Parcel Identifier 54- corded in book 12043 on page 184 in Assessed to OSTIGUY MICHAEL J A parcel of land with any buildings B01.115 and being part of the premises the Worcester Registry of Deeds. And SARA L OSTIGUY thereon, approximately 1.33 Acres lo- recorded in book 59634 on page 111 in 2020 Tax $2,046.02 A parcel of land with any buildings cated and known as 2 OLD WEBSTER the Worcester Registry of Deeds. thereon, approximately 2178 Square shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 2020 Tax $6,878.91 Assessed to FRANCIS II MYRLE And Feet located and known as 0 TANNER sors Records as Parcel Identifier 58- STEFANIE shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- B08 and being part of the premises re- Assessed to BIRCHARD CHARLES D A condominium located and known as sors Records as Parcel Identifier 56A- corded in book 50725 on page 134 in And RITA M 15 THAYER POND 5 shown on the F06 and being part of the premises re- the Worcester Registry of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings Town of Oxford Assessors Records as corded in book 60329 on page 124 in 2020 Tax $42.66 thereon, approximately 17424 Square Parcel Identifier 06A- B10-0015-005 the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Feet located and known as 150 OLD and being part of the premises record- 2020 Tax $3.33 Assessed To WILLEY CLYDE R WEBSTER shown on the Town of ed in book 34521 on page 20 in the A parcel of land with any buildings Oxford Assessors Records as Parcel Worcester Registry of Deeds. Assessed to OSTIGUY MICHAEL J thereon, approximately 18 Acres locat- Identifier 46A-B06 and being part of 2020 Swr Ent $497.23 And SARA L OSTIGUY ed and known as 0 LOVETT shown on the premises recorded in book 16733 2020 Swr Ent User Fee $40.00 A parcel of land with any buildings the Town of Oxford Assessors Records on page 377 in the Worcester Registry 2020 Tax $1,006.53 thereon, approximately 6098 Square as Parcel Identifier 39-A05 and being of Deeds. Feet located and known as 0 TANNER part of the premises recorded in book 2020 Tax $1,554.20 Assessed To GM PROPERTIES LLC shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 3960 on page 087 in the Worcester A parcel of land with any buildings sors Records as Parcel Identifier 56A- Registry of Deeds. Assessed To BLACKMORE SANDRA thereon, approximately 9825 Square F07 and being part of the premises re- 2020 Tax $1,199.52 JEAN Feet located and known as 1 BUR- corded in book 60329 on page 124 in February 12, 2021 A parcel of land with any buildings BANK shown on the Town of Oxford the Worcester Registry of Deeds. thereon, approximately 30890 Square Assessors Records as Parcel Iden- 2020 Tax $10.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Feet located and known as 7 PROS- tifier 17A-F01 and being part of the The Trial Court PECT HILL shown on the Town of premises recorded in book 61486 on Assessed To OXFORD AIRPORT INC Probate and Family Court Oxford Assessors Records as Parcel page 273 in the Worcester Registry of A parcel of land with any buildings Worcester Probate Identifier 12A-A02 and being part of Deeds. thereon, approximately 6.5 Acres lo- and Family Court the premises recorded in book 12828 2020 Tax $30.74 cated and known as 0 FEDERAL HILL 225 Main Street on page 32 in the Worcester Registry shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- Worcester, MA 01608 of Deeds. Assessed to HANH BICH BUI And sors Records as Parcel Identifier 15- (508) 831-2200 2020 Tax $1,501.48 THANH VAN BUI A04.02 and being part of the premises Docket No. WO21C0009CA A parcel of land with any buildings recorded in book 5067 on page 361 in CITATION ON PETITION TO Assessed To BOUTILLETTE-ORCIANI thereon, approximately 23485 Square the Worcester Registry of Deeds. CHANGE NAME LOUISE M Feet located and known as 66 CHARL- 2020 Tax $519.79 In the matter of: A parcel of land with any buildings TON shown on the Town of Oxford Tristan Jerrold Wright thereon, approximately 24420 Square Assessors Records as Parcel Iden- Assessed to PATSY J NADEAU And A Petition to Change Name of Adult Feet located and known as 7 MILL- tifier 33B-A06 and being part of the LEAH PARDEE has been filed by Tristan Jerrold BURY shown on the Town of Oxford premises recorded in book 62035 on A parcel of land with any buildings Wright of Oxford MA Assessors Records as Parcel Iden- page 231 in the Worcester Registry of thereon, approximately 4356 Square requesting that the court enter a tifier 24B-A18 and being part of the Deeds. Feet located and known as 0 CEDAR Decree changing their name to: premises recorded in book 26771 on 2020 Tax $135.97 shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- Tristan Jerrold O’Connor page 168 in the Worcester Registry of sors Records as Parcel Identifier 34B- IMPORTANT NOTICE Deeds. Assessed To HERBST KEVIN B21.02 and being part of the premises Any person may appear for purposes 2020 Tax $3,828.47 A parcel of land with any buildings recorded in book 60983 on page 136 in of objecting to the petition by filing an thereon, approximately 1.75 Acres the Worcester Registry of Deeds. appearance at: Worcester Probate and Assessed to CLOMAN ROBERT And located and known as 0 CHERDON 2020 Tax $8.33 Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the JUDY shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- return day of 02/23/2021 This is NOT a A parcel of land with any buildings sors Records as Parcel Identifier 07B- Assessed To ROBERT E JORDAN hearing date, but a deadline by which thereon, approximately 16117 Square A02 and being part of the premises A parcel of land with any buildings you must file a written appearance if Feet located and known as 0 MAIN recorded in book 47192 on page 202 thereon, approximately 18204 Square you object to this proceeding. shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Feet located and known as 21 SHADY WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, sors Records as Parcel Identifier 56A- 2020 Tax $67.74 shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- First Justice of this Court. A27 and being part of the premises sors Records as Parcel Identifier 12A- Date: January 26, 2021 recorded in book 8807 on page 253 in Assessed To HOWARD JOYCE A C13 and being part of the premises re- Stephanie K. Fattman the Worcester Registry of Deeds. A parcel of land with any buildings corded in book 60967 on page 230 in Register of Probate 2020 Tax $24.99 thereon, approximately 19941 Square the Worcester Registry of Deeds. February 12, 2021 Feet located and known as 14 NOT- 2020 Tax $1,893.18 Assessed to COLLINS ROBERT J And TINGHAM shown on the Town of Ox- DEBORAH A ford Assessors Records as Parcel Assessed To SALVATORE ARCURI A parcel of land with any buildings Identifier 46C-E18 and being part of A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 9563 Square the premises recorded in book 16416 thereon, approximately 4900 Square Feet located and known as 16 HOL- on page 100 in the Worcester Registry Feet located and known as 314 MAIN MAN shown on the Town of Oxford of Deeds. shown on the Town of Oxford Asses- 12 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • Friday, February 12, 2021 www.StonebridgePress.com

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WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Cedar Drive! Middle Pond! 8 Rm English Tudor across the street from w/Direct Waterfront Lot – Full WEBSTER – 6 Nicholas Circle! 8+ Rm Center Hall Colonial! 1.22 Acres! Sought After Neighborhood! Great WEBSTER LAKE – 124-2 Gore Road!1.68 Acres! Private Retreat Lake Access! Offering the Option of an In-Law Apartment or Plenty of Room for Family & Friends! Entry Foyer enters from Commuter Location Accessible to Many Major Routes! Spacious Stainless Steel Applianced Cabinet Packed Lot with 320’ of Road Frontage and 200’ of Waterfront! Located in 3 Sides w/locked door access into the house, stairway to the lower level In-law and the convenience of a Half Bath! The 1st Eat-in Kitchen & Formal Dining Rm! 23 x 24 Frplace Family Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling & Slider to the Huge Deck! North Pond! Beautiful Panoramic Views! Sucker Brook Cove! Lot Floor features Applianced Kit w/Breakfast Bar, Open Floor Plan – Frplcd Beamed Cathedral Ceiling Great Rm (Dining & Living Front to Back Living Rm! 1/2 Bath w/Laundry Closet! The 2nd Floor You’ll Find the Comfortable 12X17 Master has been split from a larger parcel! Survey, Home Rendering and Rms), Comfortable Bdrm & Hall Full Bath w/Laundry! Upstairs to the Spacious Master w/Master Bath & Slider to Lake View w/Walk-in Closet & Full Bath w/Linen Closet! 2 Additional Bedrooms plus an Office/Nursery/Bedroom all w/ Conservation Items Addressed - Order of Conditions Pending! This is Deck! Additional Bdrm w/Built-ins! Lower Level with 2nd Kitchen, Open Dining & Living Area w/Brick Hearth, Full Bath & Ample Closets! 2nd Full Bath off the Hall w/Linen Closet! 2.5 Total Baths! Lower Level Ideal for Storage or the Opportunity to Build a Unique Home with Spectacular Views! Direct Possible (4th) Bdrm! Central Air! Huge Carport! Detached 3 Car Garage! Lakefront Lot w/Deck, Concrete Patio & Boat Dock! Future Expansion! 2 Car Garage w/Electric Openers w/Dble Door Entry to the Basement for Moving Larger Lake/Boat Access! Water and Sewer in the Road! Walk to Restaurants! Take Advantage of the Low Interest Rates & make this House Your Home! Summer’s Just Around the Corner! $489,900.00 Items aka Boys Toys! 2 Z Oil Heat, 2 A/C, Separate Oil Water Heater! Irrigation! Don’t Delay! $418,900.00 Surrounded by Wildlife, including Swans and Eagles! $175,000.00

SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING SOLD WEBSTER – 69 Minebrook Rd! Conveniently Located 7 Rm Split Entry! 1.04 Acre WEBSTER – 55 Hillside Ave! 7 Rm, WEBSTER LAKE - 20 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Western Exposure w/Panoramic Lake Views! CHARLTON –74 Daniels Road! Completely Renovated 9 Rm, Lot! House set well off the Road for added Privacy! Open Floor Plan! Eat-in Applianced 4 Bedroom Cape! Great Highway Beautiful Sunsets! 7 Rms, 3 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths! Recently Renovated from Top to Bottom! Move-in Ready! Kit w/Island & Seating, Tile Flr, Tile Backsplash & Ceiling Fan! Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs Access! Walk to Memorial Beach! 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Gambrel w/Attached In-Law Apt! Picturesque 3.39 & Slider to the Deck Overlooking the Private Backyard! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! View July 4th Fireworks from Your Professionally Landscaped! Exterior Stonework Front & Back! Open Floor Plan! 1st Level w/Huge Family Acres! Deeded Water Rights to South Charlton Reservoir! Extensive Backyard! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds, Ceiling Rm w/Lake View & Access out to Stone Patio, 1/2 Bath & Laundry, Travertine Tile Throughout! 2nd Level w/ Ideal for Entertaining! Down the Hrdwd Hall find a Full Bath w/Tile Flr & 3 Bdrms w/ Updates! House w/New Roof, Siding, Kit, Bthrms, Windows, Int Doors, Fan & Pellet Stove! Eat-in Kit! Fam Custom Granite Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances, Center Island w/Seating & Large Pantry! Spacious Wall to Wall Carpeting! Master Bdrm w/2 Dble Closets, Ceiling Fan & Master Bath w/ Rm! Full Bath! 1st Flr Master w/ Electrical, Flooring, R60 Insulation in Attic, Water Heater, Well Pump Marble Tile Flr & Shower Surround! Hrdwd Stairs, the Finished Lower Level Fam Rm Living Rm w/Sliders to 14X34 Composite Deck! Dining Area w/Water Views, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Oil Heat! Vinyl & More! In-Law w/Open Flr Plan, Kit, Bdrm w/Walk-in Closet, Full w/Recessed Lighting, Stone & Tile Hearth w/Woodstove, 1/2 Bath w/Tile Flr, Laundry Sided! Younger Roof! Replacement Bath w/Tiled Shower, Guest Bedroom or use as Office! Lake Facing Master Bedroom w/Walk-in Closet & Rm w/Sink & Tile Flr, Utility Rm w/Storage! 2 Car Garage w/Electric Openers & Door to Windows! Town Services! Fenced Private Deck! Bathroom w/Double Sinks, Tiled Shower & Separate Tub! Comfortable 3rd Bedroom w/Lots Bath w/Laundry! Both Fully Applianced! 2 New Driveways, Irrigation, Backyard! Oil Heat! Steel “I” Beam Construction! Shed! Won’t Last!! $349,900.00 Yard! 1 Car Garage! $239,900.00 of Storage! Level Lot w/Room for Entertaining and Enjoying All The Lake has to Offer! $749,000.00 AG Pool! Shed! Security! Generator Hookup! $489,900.00 FEATURED PROPERTY! FEATURED NEW LISTING!

hope2own.com WEBSTER • 233 - 235 NORTH MAIN STREET OXFORD - 12 WINTER STREET 508.943.4333 Large 3 Family a rare find! Oc- Home “Sweet” Home! TOTALLY Ren- cupied by the owner for many ovated! New Roof ~ Updated Electrical Sharon Pelletier - Owner Broker decades. Entire 1st floor is one ~ New Heating System !! Bedroom, Licensed in MA, CT & RI spacious apartment with 2 bed- 1.5 Bath - 2 Story Conventional rooms. 2 - 2nd floor apartments Home. .Dead-End St. Rare find, Large have 3 bedrooms each. 30’ x 44’ Lot .77 Acre - Inside -Neutral Pal- We Want beautiful Fieldstone Foundation, ette of Complimentary Paint Colors with walkout basement to off street 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 SORRY, SOLD! throughout the Entire House! Loads of Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! parking. $289,900. Character! $281,000. June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

THOMPSON - 5+ ACRE WATERFRONT LAND - BECOLA ROAD THOMPSON - 25 TERRACE DRIVE WEBSTER - 103 UPPER GORE RD LAND WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS 5+ Acre Waterfront Land - Oxford - 4 Leicester St - Approx. 8.47 ACRES! River Front- age Possible to be Subdivide on “Little Pond”. Also known as d! $89,900 Webster - Upper Gore w/View of the Lake! 1+ Acre! Schoolhouse Pond. Private, pasto- SORRY, SOLD! Artesian Well, Septic Design & Conservation - DONE. SORRY, SOLD! ral setting. Open Field surrounded $115,000. Home “Sweet” Home! TOTALLY Renovated! New Roof ~ Off Thompson Hill! At the end of a Dead end road well main- Webster - Cooper Road 2 Buildable Lots! Water & Sewer by tree line. 250+ feet waterfront- tained & loved! Kitchen with double wall ovens, gas cook- Updated Electrical ~ New Heating System !! Bedroom, age. At the end of a Dead end road! top, granite countertops. Formal dining room, Fireplaced 1.5 Bath - 2 Story Conventional Home. .Dead-End St. Access. Zoned Lake Res.! Each $24,500. Living room! master, on the first floor. 4 bedrooms total! 2nd Rare find, Large Lot .77 Acre - Inside -Neutral Palette Douglas-Mount Daniels 2.5 Acres abuts Douglas State $179,900 full bath -second level. 2 car garage! of Complimentary Paint Colors throughout the Entire ON DEPOSIT assisted sale $325,000. Forest! ON DEPOSIT! $132,900 House! Loads of Character $319,000.

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SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Lovely 3 bedroom Ranch! Single door 2 car garage 1.99 ACRE INDUSTRIAL ZONED LOT! GREAT OP- Cozy 2 Story House with 3 BIG Bonuses! #1. Land almost 1 ACRE! NEW TO THE MARKET! Custom Sprawling Split 2800+ SF’ Central Air! Kitchen, Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling Living #2. Zoning is MR-12 - Possible Multi Family Use - Investment Op- Beautiful 2,422 Sq Ft Colonial! 4 Berdroom! with storage! Eat-in kitchen. Fieldstone Fireplaced PORTUNITY TO LIVE & WORK FROM HOME! Amaz- portunity?! #3. Large Over-sized 2+ Car Garage, Work Bench, Power & Living Room! 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, Re- Room, 3 Bedrooms! Granite Counters & New Flooring! New ing 1790 Antique Colonial! Undergone major updates & 2nd Floor! Great Space for the Hobbyist, DIY or Contractor!1ST Floor 3 Bath! Fireplace, 2 Car garage! So much Boiler - Hot Water Tank - Oil Tank! FULL finished Lower Level w/ renovations, maintaining Antique Charm! Great Room modeled bathroom! Lower Level fieldstone walls/ Full Bath & Laundry! THERE’S MORE! 2 Car Garage, renovated - Living rm, Bedroom, Large Kitchen/Dining Area with Galley Pantry & graced by an Open Hearth Stone Fireplace! Soaring more! fireplace! In-ground pool! - 3.58 ACRES includes to include Hydro Heat, AC & 1/2 Bath! Great for Fitness Studio, Full Bath! 2nd Flr, 2 Bedrooms! All New Carpets ~ Recent Paint! Multi Cathedral Ceilings! $499,900. Level Back Deck with Jacuzzi! $255,000. assisted sale $415,000 extra lot. $312,000. Game Room or Home School! Over 1.4 Acres! $360,000. On the shores of Lake Chargogga gogg manchaugga gogg chaubuna gung a maugg Webster Lake - 100 Lakeside Ave Lake Shirley - 647 Reservoir Rd WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Extraor- Lakefront! Lake Shirley! Modern Flare on a Lakefront Co- dinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living lonial! 1st level Formal large entry foyer, living room, gas in mind, Custom Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room. Nicely situated on a fireplace, chef kitchen, Impala black granite, center island, 3 .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake frontage! Enhanced by a all season porch, overlooking the lake. 1st FL bedroom suite w/ natural shoreline! All you need to live is located on the 1st floor. Grand 2 shower and jacuzzi tub. 2nd floor Master Suite! Lower level story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen, lake facing dining , formal dining room, media room & spacious 1st floor guest BR Suite w/ Summer kitchen, full bath, game room. Crown moulding & private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced lake-facing corner master suite hardwood floors throughout, wired sound system, radiant w/luxurious private bath, 3 more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! Something Spe- floors. oversize 2 car garage. Additional Guest House! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! cial! Remember, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. assisted sale $1,040,000.

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They’re still, I think, working pret- The difficulty comes with trying to 2022 in case the August trip cannot ty heavily on their financing,” Scanlon accommodate all of these students after take place due to COVID. Finally, there which has also caused concerns across said. “I know they’re still hanging in canceling the trip for a second time. is an option for students specifically the globe. there. They’re still working on it and Several options were presented to seniors, to cancel their reservation and Pierangeli sadly admitted the trip doing their due diligence.” the School Committee that were all receive a fully transferable future trav- couldn’t take place further postponing If Camden Partners were to embrace approved for students to pick how they el voucher that would allow them to the 35th annual excursion to Europe for the PACE Program Scanlon said it would like to proceed. The first is a ten- take the trip on their own or embark on Shepherd Hill. However, this creates wouldn’t be a heavy burden on the town tative rescheduling of the trip to early a different trip of their choosing. The more complications for students eager- or cost Dudley a penny. It would howev- August which would take place prior School Committee voted to approve the ly awaiting the trip, including soon- er require the town to set up software in to the start of the year for most colleges options brought forth by Pierangeli and to-be graduating seniors. In total 51 order to process the tax bills properly to allowing outgoing seniors a chance to charged her will reaching out the stu- collect the payment and pass it on. dents about their options and the plans “I think if they were interested in moving forward. doing it, I’m fairly confident the town Casual Waterfront would agree. We’re trying to help them Dining on facilitate that project any way that we Lake Lashaway can. That would be one way we could help,” Scanlon concluded. 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