SERVING THE TOWNS OF BARRE, HARDWICK, HUBBARDSTON, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM & RUTLAND SINCE 1834 ServingServing the towns the of towns Barre, of Hardwick, Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Hubbardston, New Braintree, New Braintree, North Brookfield, North Brookfield, Oakham, Oakham, Petersham Petersham & Rutland & Rutland since 1834 since 1834 Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834

FEBRUARYBARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE VOL. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 FEBRUARYBARRE20,EBRUARY 2014 GAZETTE F BARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE USPS 044560 VOL. 179, NVOOL. 40. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 $1.00 USPS 044560USPSUSPS 044560 044560 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Singing the night away June 25, 2020 ❙ Vol. 186, No. 10 ❙ $1.00 Senate candidatewww.barregazette.turley.com SingingSinging the night the nightaway away visits selectmen MikeSenate ValanzolaSenateeconomy, candidateeducation and candidatecommu- Keegan and nity. Of all the candidates for the visiting district towns senate seat, he is the only one that Hubbardston Lions Club continues to servewas communitya selectmen. He stated that local aid and Chapter 70 money By Ellenor Downer Musgraves visitsvisits wereselectmen a priority. Heselectmen said that now election set Staff Writer they were the first areas cut, not the first funded. economy,He mentioned educationeconomy, and education commu- and commu- OAKHAM- Despite a Mike ValanzolaMike Valanzolathat the legislature is more inter- win election Tuesday snowstorm, Oakham nity. Of all thenity. candidates Of all the for candidates the forfor the June 30 ested in funding new programs, selectmen still held their meeting. but that new programssenate take moneyseat, hesenate is the seat, only he one is the that only one that Republicanvisiting candidate visitingdistrict for state townsdistrict towns away from existing programs. BOH, planning Senate, Mike Valanzola, intro- was a selectmen.was a Heselectmen. stated that He statedBallot that contains debt He also said that the duced himself to the two select- local aid andlocal Chapter aid and 70 Chaptermoney 70 money Department of Elementary and men present, EliotBy StarbardEllenor and DownerBy Ellenor Downer exclusion question board only contests Secondary Educationwere (DESE) a priority. was were He a priority.said that He now said that now Matthew Broderick. James Erhard Staff Writera Stafffar too Writer powerful bureaucracy. of Sturbridge is also a running as a they were thethey first were areas the cut, first not areas cut, not DESE adopted common core state By Ellenor Downer By Ellenor Downer Republican for the senate seat. standards initiativethe without first a vote funded.the first He funded.mentioned He mentioned Staff Writer Valanzola saidOAKHAM- he hoped to visitOAKHAM- the Despite aDespite a Staff Writer of the legislature thator input the fromlegislature is more inter- selectmen in all 28 towns in the that the legislature is more inter- Tuesday snowstorm,Tuesday schoolsnowstorm, Oakham districts. Oakham Selectman Senate district. He stated that he ested in fundingested newin funding programs, new programs, BARRE – A 12.59 percent turn- Starbard said that he did not agree HUBBARDSTON – The annual served selectmentwo terms on still selectmenthe heldWales their still meeting. held their meeting. with the income basedbut thatnet school new butprograms that new take programs money take money out or 479 of the 3,804 voters went Board ofRepublican Selectmen and isRepublican candidate currently forcandidate state for state town election will be held Tuesday, spending formula that determines chairman of the Tantasqua Regional away from existingaway from programs. existing programs. to the polls Tuesday. They elect- Senate, MikeSenate, Valanzola, Mikehow much Valanzola,intro- a town must intro- spend on June 30. The poll located in the School Committee, a committee of He also said that the ed Karen Keegan to the Board of education. Starbard said the town He also said thatHubbardston the Center School will be 18 membersduced that serveshimself fiveduced towns.to thehimself two select-to the two select- has no way to collectDepartment any of the Department of Elementary of Elementary and and Health and Elisha S. Musgraves to He menexplained present, to themen selectmen Eliot present, Starbard Eliot and Starbard and open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Secondary EducationSecondary (DESE) Education was (DESE) was a five-year planning board, the only that his Matthewfocus if elected Broderick.Matthew would be James Broderick.See Erhard SELECTMEN, James Erhard page 7 The town clerk announces that a far too powerfula far too bureaucracy. powerful bureaucracy. two contests on the ballot. Turley Publications Photo by Amber King, an intern from Quabbin Regional High School. of Sturbridgeof is Sturbridgealso a running is also as aa running as a absentee ballots for the annual town DESE adoptedDESE common adopted core common state coreelection state scheduled for Tuesday, Karen KeeganThe band with Crawdad 284 E Creekvotes held their sixth annual bonfire and food drive on Saturday, Feb. 8 at American Legion Post 2. RepublicanRepublican for the senate for seat.the senate seat. standards initiativestandards without initiative a vote without Junea vote 30 are available. The new (181 precinct 1 and 103 precinct Valanzola saidValanzola he hoped said to visithe hoped the to visit the 2) won a three-year term to the of the legislatureof the orlegislature input from or inputvoting from machine will be in opera- Stateselectmen funds inselectmen all 28 towns in allused in 28 the towns into the board of health over Anthony F. school districts.school districts.Selectman Selectmantion. Due to COVID-19 No-excuse Senate district.Senate He district.stated that He hestated that he Mobilio with 152 votes (86 pre- Starbard saidStarbard that he didsaid not that agree he did notearly agree voting by mail is allowed for QRSD to hold promoteserved two servedterms regional ontwo the terms Wales on the Wales cinct 1 and 66 precinct 2). In the State approves Pathfinder roof project with the incomewith basedthe income net school based net allschool local elections being held on or Board of SelectmenBoard of and Selectmen is currently and is currently only other contestpublic on budget the ballot, about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance of the cost, site, type, spending formulaspending that formula determines that determinesbefore Aug. 1, 2020. Voters that Construction chairman of thechairman Tantasqua of the Regional Tantasqua Regional Elisha S. Musgraves with 255 votes or $2,003,781 of $3,273,620, with scope and timeline for the pro- partnerships how much ahow town much must a spendtown muston spendwould on like to request an absentee hearing expected to begin the remaining $1,269,839 borne by posed project,” wrote John School Committee,School aCommittee, committee aof committee of (153 precinct 1 and 102 precinct 2) Pathfinder’s member towns, based McCarthy, executive director of munities that benefit education.from the 37 pro- Starbardeducation. said Starbard the town said theballot town may download a form on the Technology,18 members health that18 members serves five that towns. serves five towns. defeated RalphBARRE Hallowell - The Rogers Quabbin late summer on enrollment. the MSBA in a Jan. 29 letter to Dr. jects slated to receivehas funding no way from hasto collectno way any to collectof the any townof the website. The completed form III with 203 Regionalvotes School(133 Districtprecinct (QRSD) 1 Pathfinder’s member towns Gerald Paist, superintendent-direc- networksHe advanced explainedHe to explainedthethe selectmen $4 million to Communitythe selectmen Innovation can be mailed to 7 Main Street #12 Challenge (CIC) grant program. and 70 precinctSchool 2) Committee for a five-year will meet on By Douglas Farmer include Palmer, tor of the Pathfinder regional dis- that his focusthat if hiselected focus would if elected be wouldSee be SELECTMEN,See SELECTMEN, page 7 pageor they 7 may drop the form in the Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Staff Writer Blog about it in Ware, Belchertown, trict. “Upon receipt of the certified By Emily Thurlow “The CIC program is a major term on the planningQuabbin Regional board. School District our reader forum Staff Writer component of Turleythe PatrickPublications Submitted Photo secure drop box located outside the Turley PublicationsTurley Photo Publications by AmberGranby, PhotoKing, Hardwick, anby internAmber from King,votes Quabbin an interndemonstrating Regional from Quabbin High School. Regionallocal High School. Total numberEducational of absenteeSupport Center, bal 872- BarrePALMER Lions – After Clubreceiving hold informalMonson, outdoor New meetingapproval, the JuneMSBA and17. the Membersdis- practiced social Administration'sdistancing commitment and woreto pro- masks where library basement offices. Ballots South St. At the conclusion of school formalpossible. approval for funding of the Braintree, Oakham trict will execute a project funding Through a program that is vide cities and towns with the tools to must be requested no later than The band CrawdadThelot band for E Crawdad theCreek Junecommittee held E23 Creek theirbusiness, town sixthheld a electionpublic theirannual budget sixth bonfireproject annual andfrom bonfire foodthe Massachusetts drive and foodon Saturday, drive on Feb.andSaturday, Warren. 8 at American Feb. 8agreement at LegionAmerican which Post will Legion set2. forth thePost 2.intended to support regionalization effectively manage resources and pro- www.gazetteforum. and other cost-saving initiatives that vide services to their residents,” said noon Monday, June 29 and must be requested washearing 137 on (81the Quabbin precinct Regional 1 School Building Authority wordpress.com “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to and 56 precinctSchool District2). One FY15 hundredbudget will be (MSBA),BARRE a new roof will– bePeople placed are allterms As of the people MSBA’s continuewhich the district to willhunker receive itsed towill havechange thean way informal local govern- meetingSecretary ofissues Administration for the and coming year, the received in office no later than 8 p.m. four were castheld. with The public33 not is invited returned. to attend. over the heads of staff and students Accelerated Repair Program, the grant from the MSBA.” ments doState business to maintainState service fundsFinance Glen funds Shor. “This usedprogram used to toTuesday, June 30 to be counted. If A copy of the FY2015 budget will at wellPathfinder aware Regional Vocationalof the districtunusual has 90 daysdown, to acquire many and peopleWithin days are of beginthe receipt- of Wednesday,delivery and stretchJune every 17 taxpayerin the earlyprovides an annualopportunity car for neigh-show slated for Sept. A total of 112be available early for ballots review at thewere Central Technicaltimes Highthat School we inare Palmer livingcertify in. local In approval ning for anto appro- movethe about letter, a apreliminary bit and meeting to evening.dollar as far Membersas possible, the towns agreed of boring to communities12, helping to build part-to install lampposts people have additional questions or cast with 25 notOffice, returned. 872 South St. after 12 p.m. bymid-March, the end of the year. The Governorpriation andof all otherfeel necessary their way through the new “sociallyPalmer, Monson, distance” Brimfield, and Holland to wear around Nornay Park and a variety concerns regarding absentee ballots, QRSDQRSD to hold to(noon) hold on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. MSBA is expected to cover local votes or approvals showing See ROOF PROJECT, page 8 and Wales will be among those com- See CIC GRANT, page 8 Unopposed candidates,State JoshuaState approvesMassachusetts approves asked Pathfinder residents Pathfinder of society that roof they are roofallproject a part of. project masks wherepromote possible.promote The Barre ofregional other issues. regional they may contact the Town Clerks E. Benoit, candidate for re-election, the Commonwealth to adhere to a The Commonwealth is begin- Lions Club lives by its motto: It was a first step into a chang- office directly by email: tclerk@hub- publicpublic receivedbudget anotherbudget one-year term about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance of the cost, site, type, bardstonma.us or by phone: 978-928- ConstructionConstructionunique set of guidelines toabout attempt 62 percent ning of thePhase project 2 ofcost Massachusetts’sacceptance ofChocolates the “Wecost, Serve.”site, andtype, Unfortunatelyso many to pick the ing world. The BLC expects to as moderatorKaren with 396 votesAnderson (245 to of flatten Orange the curveor $2,003,781 of announces COVID-19.or of$2,003,781 $3,273,620, 4-phaseof her$3,273,620,with programscope with and to timelinescope re-open and for thetimeline the pro-BLC for hasthepartnerships pro-been underpartnerships the same continue to serve the Barre 1400, extension 202. hearinghearingprecinct 1 and 151 precinctexpected 2) andexpected to beginMost to individualsbeginthe remaining andthe commu$1,269,839 remaining- bornestate$1,269,839 andby itsposed borne economy. byproject,”posed wroteproject,” Johnconstraints wrote John that all citizens of Community and hopes that this Gregory P. O’Sullivan,candidacy candidate for statenities representativehave cooperatedPathfinder’s and Pathfinder’smember done towns,a member basedIt was towns, McCarthy,in basedthat spirit executiveMcCarthy, that directorthe executive Massachusetts of directorTechnology, of haveTechnology, been healthunder. informal healthmunities meeting that munitiesbenefit was from athat first thebenefit 37step pro- from the 37 pro- See HUBBARDSTON BARRE for-BARRE There-election, Quabbin- The ORANGEgot Quabbin anotherlate - Karen Anderson, summerthree-late a squeezed summergreat between job increasingtheseon past enrollment. prices threetionson months. enrollment.that unreasonably Barre hinder Lionsthe MSBAClub (BLC) inthe a Jan.MSBA decid29 letter in a- Jan. toMembers Dr. 29 letter to discussed Dr. leadership in thesejects challenging slated tojects receive slatedtimes. funding to receive from funding from ELECTION, page 5 Regional SchoolRegionalyear District termSchool (QRSD) to Republican,District the board (QRSD) announced of select her candi-- of the necessities, food, clothing them.” the $4 millionthe Community $4 million Innovation Community Innovation dacy for the 2nd Franklin District and shelter, on the one handPathfinder’s and “WePathfinder’s havemember a serious towns problem:memberGerald towns Paist,Gerald superintendent-direc- Paist, superintendent-direc-networksnetworks advanced advanced School CommitteeSchoolmen Committeewillwith meet 323State on voteswill Representative meet (196 on precinctBy seat. Douglas She more ByFarmer Douglasand more taxesFarmer on the other. too includeoften the people includePalmer, in office nowtorPalmer, of the Pathfindertor of the regional Pathfinder dis- regional dis- Challenge (CIC)Challenge grant program. (CIC) grant program. 1 and 127 precinct 2). Michael Thursday, Feb.Thursday, 27 at 6:30 Feb. p.m. 27 atdeclared, the6:30 p.m.“For too at longthe the needsStaff of WriterWhen StaffI am the Writer RepresentativeBlog about for it in haveWare,Blog been about only itBelchertown, in interestedWare, in Belchertown, play-trict. “Upon trict.receipt “Upon of the receipt certified of the certified By Emily ThurlowBy Emily Thurlow “The CIC program“The CIC is aprogram major is a major our district the people of this districtour readerI will foruming ourpolitical reader forum games for their own Quabbin RegionalQuabbinG. Landry,School Regional District candidate School District for re-elec- Granby, Hardwick,Granby, Hardwick,votes demonstratingvotes demonstrating local local Staff Writer Staff Writer component componentof the Patrickof the Patrick tion, got 398 votes (248 haveprecinct been work to reduce our taxes to the benefit instead of standing up for EducationalEducational Support Center, Support 872 Center, 872PALMERignored by the –PALMER AfterminimumSelectmen receiving level – After essential receiving for good the Monson,people they are supposedMonson, Newto to rep- approval, Newsend theapproval, MSBA andthe MSBAtheletters dis- and the dis- to townAdministration's Administration'sbeach commitment commitmentto pro- toabutters pro- South St. At theSouth 1conclusion andSt. At 150 the of conclusion precinctschool of2) formalschool for peoplea approval three- formalwho forgovernment. approvalfunding offorI will the funding fight to protectof the resent,” Anderson charged. “I won't Through a Throughprogram athat program is vide that cities is andvide towns cities with and the towns tools withto the tools to are supposed our elderly and those on fixed be justBraintree, one of the good OakhamBraintree, old boys on trictOakham will executetrict willa project execute funding a project funding committee business,committeeyear a termpublic business, to budget board a public of assessorsprojectbudget from andproject the Massachusetts from the ByMassachusetts Ellenor Downer and Donald Haapakoski agreed. the Monday,intended Juneto supportintended 22 selectmen’s regionalization to support regionalization heeffectively talked tomanage effectivelyoffered resources $500manage and or resourcespro- $600. andappointments pro- for regular part- John J. Pimental Jr., candidateto be repre-for incomes from the spiraling costs of Beaconand Hill. Warren. I knowand that Warren.state gov-agreement whichagreement will set which forth will the set forth the hearing on thehearing Quabbin on the Regional Quabbin RegionalSchoolsenting Building usSchool on food, medicineBuildingAuthority and housing.”StaffAuthoritywww.gazetteforum. Writerernmentwww.gazetteforum. can be made toTaylor work better will have the highway meeting.and Theother firecost-savingand department other initiatives cost-saving uses that initiativesPolicevide services that chief videto Fredtheir services residents,” Gehring to their said residents,”sug- time said police officers effective re-election, received 384 votes (239 wordpress.com wordpress.com“Pursuant to“Pursuant the terms to theand conditionsterms and pursuantconditions to pursuant to School DistrictSchool FY15 District budget FY15 will bebudget will(MSBA), beBeacon a new (MSBA),Hill. roof will “Therea new be areplacedroof many will non-govern- be placed and termsI will work of theto see termsMSBA’s thatdepartment it ofdoes.” the which MSBA’s remove the districtwhich the signwillthe districtreceivefrom willitsthe receive ATVwill for itschange areas willthe that waychange other local the vehigovern- way- localgestedSecretary govern- the oftownSecretary Administration turn ofthe Administration old and ATV July and 1. They approved one-year precinct 1 and 145 precinctWe 2) forneed a ment agenciesOAKHAM that do wonderful – SelectmanAnderson, chair her husband,the treeRobert to allow people in town cles can’t go. It has been used over to the police association, appointments for special officers, held. The publicheld. is Theinvited public to attend. is invited to attend.over thesomeone headsover who of thestaffwork heads and meeting studentsof thestaff needs and ofAccelerated students the peo- and Repair their five Program, sons and a daughterthe grant from the MSBA.” ments do businessments to do maintain business service to maintainFinance service GlenFinance Shor. “This Glen Shor.program “This program three-year term as water commis- Bradford Taylor said heAccelerated received Repairto use Program, the beach. the grant He fromwill the also MSBA.” for several rescues in the woods who could pay for a transmission. the matron and administrative A copy of the AFY2015 copy of budget the FY2015 will budgetat Pathfinderwillwill be moreat Regional Pathfinderple of Vocationalour Regional communities Vocationaldistrict and help haslive 90district indays Orange. hasto acquire She90 daysis the and tofourth acquireWithin and daysWithin of the daysreceipt of ofthe receiptdelivery of and deliverystretch every and stretch taxpayer everyprovides taxpayer an opportunityprovides an foropportunity neigh- for neigh- sioner. responsive to peoplea notein ways from that are the both police more generationdepartment of her familyspeak to live with in the parks and recre- and had a platform on the back It would be available for a back assistant. Selectmen opted to be available for review at the CentralKaren AndersonTechnical HighTechnical School High in Palmer School in Palmer dollar as far asdollar possible, as far the as townspossible, of theboring towns communitiesof boring communities to build part- to build part- be availableJoseph for reviewA. Rogowski, at the Central candidatethe district's effectivethat and there more wereefficientcertify more than local problemsOrange certifyapproval and local has forat deep approvalan ationaffectionappro- forcommittee for thean appro- letter, about a thepreliminary letter, the beach. a preliminarymeeting for a meetingstretcher. He said he had the up vehicle. hold off on other annual appoint- Office, 872 South St. after 12 needs.p.m. I will tirelesslyby the endwork ofto pro-the year.similar government programs. As a the area and its people. Palmer, Monson,Palmer, Brimfield, Monson, Holland Brimfield, Holland Office,for 872re-election, South St. hadafter 389 12 p.m.votes (242by the endthe of the town year. beach.priation andpriation all other and necessary allResidents other necessary may launch canoes and money in his budget as interim Selectmen unanimous- ments until the next meeting, (noon) on Tuesday,(noon) Feb. on Tuesday, 25, 2014. Feb.tect our 25, children. 2014. I willMSBA work to is cre- expectedMSBAstate Representative isto expected cover I will to work cover to The Anderson family is active See ROOF PROJECT,See ROOF page PROJECT, 8 pageand Wales 8 willand be Wales among will those be amongcom- those com-See CIC GRANT,See CIC page GRANT, 8 page 8 precinct 1 andate 147an economic precinct environment 2) for thata have our Hestate saidgovernment townlocal encour- counsel, votesin orlocala KP numberapprovals votesLaw, of local or showing approvalsorganizationskayaks from showing the beach, but not fire chief Seth Knipe was frugal. ly approved the transfer of June 29. three-year termwelcomes as sewerjob creation commis in our dis-- age these NGO's and I will work to determined the property knownSee ANDERSON, motorboats. page 9 Police chief Gehring The current ATV needs a trans- $9,621.10 from part-time ambu- Other business sioner and Suzannetrict. Too M.many Person, of us are can being- eliminateas town any unnecessary beach was regula- not transferred said abutters should be sent a let- mission. Howe said he priced the lance salary and $5,920.38 from Selectmen signed the Annual didate for re-election, got 387 votes and the town owns the beach on ter regarding town ownership of same model as the current one ambulance training salary for a Town Meeting (ATM) warrant. (241 precinct 1 and 146 precinct KarenKaren Anderson Anderson of Orange ofChamber LakeOrange Dean. announces eyesTaylor volunteerannounces said no taxes standoutsher the beach her and that they should notChocolates and quotesChocolates ranged and fromso and Turleymany$13,000 Publications so to Photomanytotal bypick Genevieve of to Fraser$15,541.48 pick subject to The ATM will be held Tuesday, 2) for a five-yearGreen term Energy to BarreTips were ever paid by the person, who be interferingKay with Berry people writes out using a minimum to bid $15,000. for items inHe the said chocolate he would auction like held onfinance Sunday, Feb. committee 9 approval. The June 30 in the fire department Housing Authority.Barre Energy Other Committee unop- Awardsbelieves to be owns presented it. He said,of the Year,“It ofis anyonethe from beach. the at the First Congregational Parish,to purchase Unitarian in Petersham.the same Proceeds model from so the transferchocolate auc-request will be sent to section of the municipal build- posed candidates were: Lawrence Chamber towns of Belchertown, tion will benefit the church building maintenance fund. candidacycandidacy forBeautiful state for icicles and staterepresentative prob- at timerepresentativeApril to 26 put dinner [the issue]Brimfield, to bed soBrookfield, FireEast department ATV equipment on the old one could finance committee for its approv- ing, Barre Road. A Special Town F. Marshall, candidatelematic ice dams? for Ifre-elec you have- ORANGE - Karen Anderson, a squeezed between increasingthe pricespolice departmenttions that unreasonably doesn’tBrookfield, get Hardwick, hinder Holland,Fire chief Timothy Howe be used on the new one. al. Meeting will be at 6:45 p.m. and ORANGE - Karenicicles Anderson, hanging ora icesqueezed dam betweencalledBy increasingDouglas to straighten Farmer prices outtionsMonson, a thatsitua New unreasonably -Braintree,requested North hinder the need for a new When asked about the trade-in Police department appointments the regular town meeting will fol- Republican, Republican,announcedSee herannounced candi- BARREissues, heritof is ELECTION,acandi-the sure necessities, sign youof theare necessities,food, clothing Stafffood, Writer them.”clothing them.”Brookfield, Palmer, Spencer, wasting money to melt the tion.” Selectmen Lucy Tessnau ATV for the Petershamfire department annual at amount, town Howe said twoBarre dealers to holdSelectmen approved three-year low. page 5 PALMER — For every active Wales, Ware, Warren and West dacy for thedacy 2nd forFranklin the 2nd District Franklinsnow onand your District roofshelter, by heatand on loss. theshelter, one onhand the and one hand“We and have a“We serious have problem: a serious problem: group or organization in town, Brookfield. The payback for insulation is election is set for March 3 rabies clinic State RepresentativeState Representative seat. She seat.more Sheand moremore taxes and onmorethere the are taxes other. a number on thetooof key other.often volun- thetoo people oftenLast inyear’sthe office people winner now in wasoffice now fairly short, considering the declared, “Fordeclared, too long “For the tooneeds long of theWhen needs Iof am Whenthe Representative I amteers the behind Representative forit, from havechurch beengroupsfor onlyhaveBobbie interested been McAvoy only ofin interestedWare, play- for her in play- PETERSHAM - The position once again. Ellen Anderson BARRE - The town of Barre high cost of energy. It has been like the United Church of Ware work in holding collections for Petersham Annual Town Election of 20 Dana Road has taken out will hold a rabies and microchip our districtbelowour freezing thedistrict people for quite theaof while thispeople district of this I will districting I political will ing games political for theirgames own for their own and the First Church of Monson to troops overseas. At the time, she will be held on March 3. The papers to challenge for the seat. clinic on Saturday, March 29 from resulting in very little melting have beenhavework been to reducework our to reducetaxescivic organizations to our the taxes likebenefit theto Palmerthe insteadbenefitsaid of that standing instead she was ofthrilledup standingfor to be up forBoard of Selectmen seat currently Other positions on the bal- 9 to 11 a.m. at the Barre DPW Hubbardstonfrom the suns warmth. Compare files MVP application Making hay while the sun shines Hubbardston Lions Club and the Belchertown nominated, but didn’t believe she held by Tim Clark, who has sub- lot, which are all three year terms Building, 441 Wheelwright Road. ignored by thetheignored snowminimum on by the the roof level ofminimum your essential level for essential good thefor peoplegood theythe arepeople supposed they are to rep-supposed to rep- Fair Committee, said Quaboag was as deserving of the award as mitted his resignation as of March and signed by the incumbents are Second Chance Animal Shelter will people whoheatedpeople housegovernment. whoto an unheatedgovernment. I will fightanalysis toI will protect of fight drinking toresent,” protect water Andersonresent,” vulner charged. Anderson- tion “I won'tcharged. that prevents “I won't them from wear- Hills Chamber of Commerce others in the community. 3, will have a contest. Nancy Allen Moderator – Bart Wendell, Board be providing rabies vaccines for dogs Board fundsgarage, this town will tell you how Library 5K are supposedare supposedour elderlyour and elderly thoseability(QHCC) onand fixedin Presidentthose the onLennytownbe justfixed Weake. centerone ofbe the justwouldAnd good one that oldof is ing the justboys goodathe mask.on quality old boysThere onof 17will Common extra Street masks has taken of Selectmen – Frederik Marsh, and cats for only $12. Microchipping energy efficient your house is or beThese $15,000. are the people The that –town for the administhat Weake -said theon committee hand. that Policeout officers papers to fill will the term. be Dana Treasurer – Dana Robinson, Board will also be available for $20 includ- shareto be from repre-is tonot. beitsincomes repre- budget fromincomes the spiraling from the costs spiraling of Beacon costs of Hill.Beacon I know Hill.that stateI know gov- that state gov- tratormost part said – stay the in theboard background couldjudges autho Citizen- ofpresent. the Year nomina- There willKennan be of spacing404 North Main for Street of Health – Kaye Cousens, ing registration. Dogs must be on fundraiser senting us onsentingfood, us medicine on food, and medicine housing.”when andthe mediahousing.” showsernment up at canan ernmentbetions made is looking canto work be for. made better to work betterhas notified the Town Clerk, Diana Petersham School Committee – leash and cats must be in carriers. If a BeaconBy Ellenor Hill.Beacon F. Downer Hill.“There are many“Thererize non-govern-event are the but many arespending a vitalnon-govern-and part Ifromof will bring- worktheand selectto I“These willsee that-work people itcheck todoes.” are see the inthat onesand it does.” chairsCooley, will of his be intention spaced to run as a Russell Fontaine, Planning Board – pet is eligible for a three year vaccine, We StaffneedWe Writer mentneed agenciesment that agencies men’sdoing wonderful community thatservice do activities wonderfulbudget. toAnderson, life. McLanethat her Anderson,don’t said husband, do it foron her theRobert the recognitionhusband, grass areaRobertwrite-in of the for fieldthe position. where John Lawson and Planning Board people bring prior vaccine paperwork goes virtual legalAnd fees it iscame recognition in lower of that thisbut withoutyear. whosethe diligence meeting the will beThe Boardheld. of AssessorsChair will – Fraser Sinclair. The position of with them. Vaccines will be provided someone whosomeonework who meetingwork the meetingneedsfact of thethatthe needsthepeo- QHCC ofand the is theirseekingpeo- fiveand sons their and five a daughtersons and a daughteralso have a contest. Fredrik “Rick” Trustees of Public Library, current- by the licensed veterinarians of HUBBARDSTON – The twen- HUBBARDSTON – Town Another option would be to wait Galante said typically he gives a Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. will be morewill plebe moreof our communitiesple of ournominations communities and help for the liveand 2014 helpinCitizen Orange.live inShe SeeOrange. is CHAMBER, the fourthShe page is the 10 fourthMarsh has signed to serve in the ly held by Annette Ermini, is open. ty-third annual Hubbardston administratorresponsive Ryan to McLanepeople in invitedways that forare bothnext moreyear forgeneration the grant of raise her familyand to“state live inof the town” message. This Karen AndersonKaren Anderson responsive to people inappropriated ways that are bothat next more year’sgeneration town of yearher family he will to notlive doin that. He said if Library 5K run/walk, originally representativesthe district's fromeffective Wesley and and more efficient than Orange and has deep affection for Sampson to discussthe district's a water studyeffective meeting. and more efficient than Orange and hasthere deep is affectiona fall special for town meeting, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, needs. I willneeds. tirelesslyin theI will townwork tirelessly tocenter. pro- worksimilar to pro- governmentsimilar governmentprograms.Selectman As programs. a the chairarea As aand theitsDaniel people.area and itshe people. might do one then. will be held in a “virtual” environ- tect our children.tect our I willMcLane children. work to Isaid willcre- workat statethe to Representativecre-selectmenstate Representative GalanteI will work said Ito will that work MassWorksThe to AndersonThe andfamily Anderson is active family isSchool active roof ment. Any 3.1-mile outdoor course ate an economicate meetingan environment economic June environment 15that thehave deadline ourthat state tohave file government ourthe state United governmentencour- Statesin encour- a numberDepartmentin of a localnumber of organizations of localSelectmen organizations and finance commit- (self-timed) can be used and the welcomes jobwelcomes creation job in ourcreation dis- inage our these dis- NGO'sage these and Agriculture INGO's will work and toI will(USDA) work towant a plan tee in a joint Zoom meeting dis- actual race course will be marked an application for Massachusetts See ANDERSON,See ANDERSON, page 9 page 9 trict. Too manytrict.Vulnerability ofToo us many are being of usPlanning areeliminate being (MVP) anyeliminate unnecessary study any unnecessary beforeregula- approving regula- funding for cussed the school roof debt exclu- for those who wish to run/walk the application. Town buildings includ- a project. He said it was nine or ten sion. 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Round Town Postponements and cancellations Hubbardston Ellenor Downer Ellenor Downer 413-967-3505 due to the coronavirus pandemic [email protected] MOC CFCE temporar- an office before visiting in Bay State Equine Rescue ily suspended playgroups and many cases staff is able to assist (BSER) president Susan Library remains other family events until at least over the phone or by mail. Sheridan announced the can- Hubbardston Fair through June. Governor Baker Meals on Wheels program and cellation of the 5K Run Like declared a state of emergency wellness checks for seniors will the Dickens slated for July 12, closed hoping to contain the spread continue. 2020 due to the COVID-19 set for June 27 of the coronavirus across the pandemic. Historically, the race There will be no fines for overdue materials during Commonwealth. The Parent The town of Hubbardston has been very well attended, The Hubbardston Fair will be held Saturday, June the time of closure either from the Woods Memorial Child Plus program will contin- is closing all town buildings to but the safety and well-being of 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Curtis Recreation Library or the C/W MARS libraries. C/W MARS ue to operate with your Early the public until at least through the runners, supporters and vol- Field, Route 68. This year the fair will be a little differ- extended due dates to July 1. The library asks patrons Learning Specialist continuing June. Offices will continue to unteers is the top priority. The ent due to COVID-19. With the pandemic, there will be to keep borrowed material at home until the library to visit with enrolled. provide services of the govern- race is held at Old Sturbridge no hands on activities or things that everyone touches. reopens. The book return will remain locked. ment to residents. The closure Village. Face masks and social distancing are a must. The public Tax bills Massachusetts 4-H programs, will result in the delivery of ser- should bring their own camp chairs or picnic blankets Barre collector Sharon Ashleigh reminds all tax- activities and club meeting are vices remotely. All public safety Holden Days scheduled for - nothing that stakes into the ground due to irrigation payers, according to the adoption by the Barre Board cancelled until further notice. operations will continue. Aug. 22 has been cancelled. It system and find a spot on the fields, social distancing of Selectmen of State Bill H4617, tax bills with a due This includes advisory councils, will return next year Aug. 28, of course, to enjoy the music. The band Neon Alley will date after March 10, but paid before June 30 will have fair boards, horse advisories and Because the safety of aux- 2021. be playing for everyone to enjoy this year. People may interest and fees waived. To avoid interest and fees, events. Groups are allowed to iliary members is the major purchase food from several food trucks. There will be people should make sure all payments are dropped meet virtually. concern, all American Legion Sterling Fair scheduled for lines marked in front of the food trucks spaced six feet to the collector’s office by 4 p.m. Monday, June 29. Post 2Auxiliary functions have Sept. 11-13 has been cancelled. apart for everyone to keep social distancing. In addi- Residents may pay online using a credit or debit card Hubbardston Senior Center, been cancelled until further It will return in 2021. tion to food vendors, there will artists, crafters, direct (fees apply), ACH transaction online, bank check/ 7A Main St., Hubbardston is notice. Members will be kept sales and small businesses booths. People are asked to money order or cash via USPS mail or by dropping closed until at least through informed as to when meetings 1794 Meetinghouse in New bring small bills if paying with cash so there are less payment in the lockbox located outside the Henry June. The time for egg delivery will resume. Salem is sad to report that their exchanges between public and vendors. Some vendors Woods Building. Per state guidelines, the collector’s on Fridays changed to 10 a.m. entire summer season has been will take credit cards as well. Kelly at Go-Green (aka office is still closed to the public at this time. to noon. There will be no fresh Wachusett Greenways events canceled due to COVID-19, and The Pallet Factory) has graciously allowed people to use Farmers’ market produce until further notice. are cancelled through June 30. the need for continued care and her parking lot after the recreation field parking lot fills The Barre Farmers’ Market is Saturdays at 9 a.m. to People may call the senior cen- During this time the portable social distancing. up. When people leave, Clapham Tree will have a table 12:30 p.m. on the Barre Common. The farmers’ market ter at 978-928-1400, extension restrooms are removed from the by the Main Gate. Everyone can take a free tree home runs from May to October. 211 with any questions. Mass Central Rail Trail to pro- Northampton Community to plant from Keep Hubbardston Beautiful Day that was QRSD meal distribution days tect from spreading the virus. Music Center (NCMC) has canceled due to the pandemic. The Quabbin Regional School District Food Service All Barre Town Buildings Please greet others on the trail made the decision to cancel or Town election Department is distributing breakfast and lunch for all will be closed at least until at with a smile or wave as you pass postpone all June and July pro- The town clerk announces that absentee ballots for students in the district, age 18 and under. People do least through June to the pub- at a good distance. Do not pass gramming. The safety of the the annual town election scheduled for Tuesday, June not have to attend a Quabbin school to participate. lic, except by appointment closely or draw near to people or community is the first priority 30 are available. The poll will be open from 7 a.m. Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and and include the Henry Woods pets on the trail. at this time. NCMC regrets not to 8 p.m. and is located at the Hubbardston Center Friday while school is closed. Grab and Go breakfast Building, Woods Memorial being able to provide a program School. The new voting machine will be in operation. and lunch will be distributed from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Library, the Council on Aging Massachusetts Wildlife experience for its students and Due to COVID-19 No-excuse early voting by mail is Hardwick Elementary School and the Quabbin Middle (senior center), old Town Hall, Management Areas are open, believes it is imperative to limit allowed for all local elections. Voters that would like and High School. If parents have difficulty with trans- the public safety building, fire fishing is open and trout stock- the transmission of COVID-19 to request an absentee ballot may download a form on portation for food pickup, they may contact the Central stations and DPW. Please call ing will continue. in the community. the town website. The completed form can be mailed Office at 978-355-4668 or email [email protected]. to 7 Main Street #12 or they may drop the form in the SNAP assistance secure drop box located outside the library basement Anyone recently laid off due to the coronavirus offices. Ballots must be requested no later than noon may call Eileen Clarkson, HS-BCP, CDP, MS, MPA, Monday, June 29 and must be received in office no director of the Barre Senior Center at 774-764-8702 Hubbardston Fair set for June 27 later than 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 to be counted. If for assistance in applying for the USDA Supplemental HUBBARDSTON – The playing for everyone to enjoy exchanges between public and people have additional questions or concerns regarding Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). absentee ballots, they may contact the Town Clerks Hubbardston Fair will be this year. vendors. Some vendors will held Saturday, June 27 from People may purchase take credit cards as well. There office directly by email: [email protected] or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Curtis food from several food will be directional arrows on by phone: 978-928-1400, extension 202. We Are Now Open Recreation Field, Route 68. trucks. Vendors include: The aisles like in stores. People Library curbside pickup This year the fair will be a DogFather (hotdogs and chili), should look at the items with The Hubbardston Public Library, 7 Main St., began By Appointment little different due to COVID- Giacomo’s Gourmet (pulled their eyes, not touch with their curbside pickup Monday, June 15. Only Hubbardston 19. Fair organizers have tried pork sandwiches, mac and hands and keep social distanc- Public Library items are available for lending. People Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm to keep the Hubbardston Fair cheese and baked goods), Dog ing while shopping. may check out the library website at www.hubbard- a family friendly, fun event Slinger Catering (street tacos Kelly at Go-Green (aka The stonpubliclibrary.org or the Hubbardston Public even with modifications. With and lemonade), Uncle Joey’s Pallet Factory) has gracious- Library Facebook page for more information. 377 Main Street the pandemic, there will be no Cannolis, Suzy Q’s Ice Cream ly allowed people to use her SHINE counselor SHINE Medicare counseling with Glen Gregory Gardner hands on activities or things and Evangelical Church of parking lot after the recreation that everyone touches. Hubbardston - cotton candy. field parking lot fills up. will be available by scheduling an appointment with 978-630-2340 Face masks and social dis- There will be lines marked in There will be a table with the Hubbardston Senior Center by calling 978-928- tancing are a must. The pub- front of the food trucks spaced hand sanitizer to use. 1400, extension 211. The counseling will be conducted lic should bring their own six feet apart for everyone to When people leave, by phone until further notice. Egg delivery time CHECK OUT ALL THE camp chairs or picnic blan- keep social distancing. Clapham Tree will have kets - nothing that stakes into In addition to food ven- a table by the Main Gate. Hubbardston Senior Center, 7A Main St., the ground due to irrigation dors, there will artists, crafters, Everyone can take a free tree Hubbardston is closed for the time being. The time for system and find a spot on the direct sales and small business- home to plant from Keep egg delivery on Fridays changed to 10 a.m. to noon. TurleyPublications fields, social distancing of es booths. People are asked Hubbardston Beautiful Day There will be no fresh produce until further notice. course, to enjoy the music. to bring small bills if paying that was canceled due to the People may call the senior center at 978-928-1400, www.newspapers.turley.com The band Neon Alley will be with cash so there are less pandemic. extension 211 with any questions.

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Public Meetings Town hall restoration committee Oakham Ellenor Downer Note: All meetings are closed to the public plans to replace lighting [email protected] and will be held remotely.

BARRE Cemetery Commission – June 25 at 11 a.m. Finance Committee – June 25 at 6:30 p.m. STM/ATM set for Annual Town Meeting – June 30 at 6 p.m. Council on Aging – July 1 at 1 p.m. Barre Housing Authority – July 2 at 3 p.m. June 30 Board of Selectmen – July 6 at 6:30 p.m. The annual town meeting will be held Tuesday, Historical Commission – July 6 at 7 p.m. June 30 at the municipal building, Barre Road. A spe- Board of Assessors – July 7 at 6 p.m. cial town meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. prior to the Felton Field Commission – July 7 at 6:30 p.m. annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Planning Board – July 7 at 7 p.m. Summer concerts Library Trustees – July 8 at 7 p.m. Concerts return for the summer on the Oakham Board of Health – July 13 at 5 p.m. Common from 6:30-8 p.m. The first concert featuring Water Commission – July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Nashville Blue will be held Thursday, July 9. Other DPW Commission – July 13 at 7 p.m. concerts are The Big Random July 23, Beatles for Sale Conservation Committee – July 14 at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 and The Otters Aug. 20. People may bring a Sewer Commission – July 16 at 7 p.m. Turley Publications Courtesy Photo chair or blanket. Cable Advisory Committee – Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. The Community Christmas concert in the Orange Town Hall was performed with COA summer cookout a backdrop of the Minuteman Grand Drape, recently restored by Curtains without Although the Oakham Senior Center has been HARDWICK Borders. As is evident, there are no lights on stage to light either the performers closed, the Oakham Column of Aging (COA) has Board of Health – July 2 at 6:30 p.m. or the lovely curtain. The Town Hall Restoration Committee is working to remedy been quite busy during these past months working Paige Library Trustees – July 2 at 7 p.m. that by raising the funds. for the seniors and planning for the future. Recently Board of Selectmen –July 6 and July 20 at 6:30 p.m. the COA set up a partnership with the Oakham Fire Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer Commissioners – ORANGE – The Ruth B. Many letters were sent to pleted with mostly small, Department and will offer the annual summer cook- July 6 at 6:30 p.m. and July 13 at 5:30 p.m. Smith Auditorium in Orange’s area businesses just as the individual contributions, and out Saturday, July 11 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. Recycling Commission – July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall is a work of art crisis began and committee those will be important in this In keeping with the coronavirus protocols, all meals Council on Aging – July 9 at 9:30 a.m. in itself and renovations and members will begin follow- phase as well. It doesn’t mat- will be ordered in advance, personally prepared by Gilbertville Public Library – July 10 at 4 p.m. restoration over the past ten ing up on those letters soon. ter the size of the donation. the COA and professionally grilled by the fire depart- Wheelwright Water District – July 13 at 7 p.m. years have brought it back However, the hope is that It is more important that the ment, packaged in a take-out containers and then Gilbertville Water District – July 21 at 5:30 p.m. to much of its former glory. businesses will donate online, entire community pitch in to will be delivered by senior center volunteers to all Conservation Commission – Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. The restoration of the 1912 through townoforange.org, help. Lots of small donations customers. The meals will be left by the entry doors Minuteman Grand Drape over then clicking on epayments will get the job done, too. of the homes for contactless deliveries between 11:45 HUBBARDSTON the past two years gave the then Town Hall Restoration For more information, peo- a.m. and 12:35 p.m. Drivers and cooks will be wear- Planning Board – June 25 at 7 p.m. and July 1 stage a beautiful focal back- or send a check to Town of ple may contact Deborah Kent ing masks and gloves. People should plan to be at at 6:30 p.m. ground, but it is hard to see Orange, 6 Prospect Street, at 978-895-9529 or Maureen home when their meal arrives. This program has Annual Town Election – June 30 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. because there is virtually no Orange, MA 01364, and write Riendeau at 978-413-6867. been approved by the board of health. The menu will Open Space Committee – June 30 and July 28 stage lighting. Stage Lighting in the memo. Bids in hand rage from consist of hot dog, hamburger, or cheeseburger, rolls, at 7 p.m. The Town Hall Restoration Just as the Minute Tapioca $35,000 upwards and THRC potato salad or macaroni salad, a vegetable, juice Conservation Commission – July 7 at 7 p.m. Committee (THRC) planned Company got this all start- has decided to aim for box, small bag of chips, a slice of watermelon and a to continue fundraising to ed by donating curtains to $40,000 in the fundraising dessert. There is no charge for this delicious take out PETERSHAM include lighting the stage the Town in 1912, so can the efforts. People and businesses lunch. To place an order, call Lucy at 508-882-3358 Planning Board – June 25 at 7 p.m. as the next phase, but has many small businesses and may donate through towno- or Pauline at 508-882-5215 on or before July 3 and Board of Health – July 2 and July 16 at 7 p.m. delayed in actively solicit- individuals in the region help forange.org, then clicking on be sure to give choice of meat and salad. There is no Open Space and Recreation Committee – July 7 ing due to the current crisis. to light up the stage and the epayments then Town Hall charge for the lunch. at 6:30 p.m. However, at the recent virtual curtain, and make it possible Restoration or send a check Church services Conservation Commission – July 7 at 7:30 p.m. meeting, committee members for the stage to be used for to Town of Orange, 6 Prospect Sunday, June 28 the Oakham Congregational Cemetery Commission – July 9 at 7 p.m. voted to begin the educational concerts, plays, recitals, etc. Street, Orange, MA 01364 Church will hold its 10 a.m. worship service. Weather Nichewaug Inn and Academy Committee 2020 – campaign now and to resume The restoration of the and write Stage Lighting in permitting it will be held outside on the common. July 13 at 6:30 p.m. solicitation soon. Minuteman curtain was com- the memo. People should bring their own chair and wear a mask. Petersham Historic District – July 16 at 7 p.m. If it rains, services will be inside the church. People Council on Aging – Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. will be directed to an entrance and will practice social distancing in the sanctuary. RUTLAND Volunteers Annual Town Meeting – June 27 at 4 p.m. Historical society seeks first hand stories The board of selectmen currently seeks volunteers HARDWICK – The may mail their stories to the with your family? Write your to serve on the board of health and finance commit- Hardwick Historical Society is Hardwick Historical Society, story or tell it in pictures. The tee. People interested should contact the Board of asking the citizens of Hardwick P. O. Box 492, Hardwick, MA society will award prizes in writ- Selectmen’s Office at 508-882-5549, extension 300 or Rutland has issued to write their stories of how 01037 or call 413-967-4002 to ing and picture categories in two email [email protected]. they are coping with the Covid- arrange delivery. Since the virus age groups; K-6 and 7-12. First mandatory water ban 19 virus. How have the closing is still a major part of our lives, prize is $20; second is $10; third of businesses, work places and there is no actual deadline for is $5. All entries will receive a RUTLAND – Due to the mandate set forth schools affected your lives? submission. Sept. 1 is a good tar- certificate. Entries are due at from the Department of Environmental Protection How are you filling your time get date. the society on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. (DEP), the Rutland Department of Public Works Barre Now Open with home confinement? Have Contest They may be dropped off in per- Opticians (DPW) has imposed a mandatory water ban effective you been directly affected by the Hardwick Historical Society son or mailed to P. O. Box 492, By Appointment immediately through Sept. 30. Outside watering is disease? The stories will be a announces a contest for the stu- Hardwick, MA 01037. Winners & only allowed between the hours of 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. part of the archive of the society dents of all Hardwick villages. will be announced on Sept. 1. Hearing Only People may call the DPW at 508-886-4105 or go to and will give future readers an How are you spending your time All entries will became the prop- Aid Center townofrutland.org. idea of how the town survived with the Covid-19 virus? Are you erty of the society and will be Most Insurances Accepted this event. Writing, photos and missing seeing people in person? added to the historical archives other memorabilia are welcome. Have you learned something new in the museum’s collection. For Call for an Appointment 978-355-2191 If people have questions, they in your time at home? What new more information, people may 395 Main Street, Barre Plains Barre Dining Center may call 413-967-4002. They or old activities are you doing call 413-967-4002.

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Column Letter to The Editor Making hay in Historical society shows program diversity the sunshine The Barre Historical Society is proud to have spon- sored a number of events in recent years that highlight melling fresh cut hay as I the history of the African-American residents of Barre drove by my mowed hay- and on African-American history in general. Sfield last week brought These include: “I Cannot Die But Once,” the story back many memories. Years ago of Harriet Tubman and a presentation on Oney Judge when my husband and I had Staines, George Washington’s slave, both presented by cows we cut quite a few peo- Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, respectively in 2017 ple’s hayfields. It was a good and 2018. partnership, we got hay and In addition, research historian Lucy Allen led a they got their fields mowed. historical narrative tour to Prince Walker’s grave Louis and Lois Hodgkinson Ellenor and home site last June 23. She also wrote an article had a long, narrow field behind Downer on Prince Walker that was published in “American their house that we mowed and Ancestors Magazine” in the summer 2019 issue. In baled. Access to the field was fact, a photograph from that walk is the cover photo of from Hapgood Road. They were always happy to have the Barre Historical Society’s Facebook page. the field mowed. In appreciation, Lois would bake us a The Barre Historical Society looks forward to host- chocolate cake. It was a delicious cake and we looked ing another historical narrative tour to Prince Walker’s forward to it. I still picture them driving to our house grave and home site later this summer, when we feel it with the cake. Louis drove the car and Lois held the cake. is safe to hold such an outing. Their hayfield like many fields had poison ivy growing along the edge. My husband, Les, said he W. Robert Bentley never got poison ivy. He didn’t until the mowing President Board of Directors machine clogged on the second swath. To make mat- Barre Historical Society ters worse, the mower had rollers that pressed the hay to speed up the drying process. The process squeezed the oily resin, urushiol, in the poison ivy leaves all over the clogged grass. It was a hot day and he was In Past Pages sweating helping the already sticky resin hitch a ride Column on his bare arms and hands. The man that never got poison ivy ended up with 5 years ago (June 25, 2010) one of the worst cases. His arms and face swelled and LOOK BACK the rash kept spreading. He ended up going to the doc- Margaret W. “Peggy” Potter, Pinks are top notch tors and having to take prednisone. formerly of Barre, celebrated her Stone Walls - 1988 One time while raking a field I felt something was 100th birthday on Tuesday, June fragrance-wise watching me. I looked toward the edge of the field and 16. She was born June 16, 1915. She lived in Barre many years saw a coyote. This was back when they were not as ho doesn’t love with her late husband. The couple in the plentiful as they are now. I’m sure it was looking to the smell of lilacs, was married for 73 years. A 100th catch mice since they no longer had the tall grass to roses, peonies or GARDEN birthday party was held on Sunday, W offer them protection. hyacinths? Somewhat more June 14. Fifty to sixty family mem- The hot weather this week reminded me of the time understated than these, but bers and friends attended. I mowed our field with temperatures in the high 90s still worthy of acclaim for and lots of humidity. I lathered myself with sunscreen, their wonderful scent are a The students at Quabbin put on a wide brimmed hat and placed a cold bottle group of plants known as Regional High School recent- of water in the compartment in front of the steering pinks. Identified by taxon- ly had the opportunity to experi- wheel on the tractor. It did not take long for the cold omists as Dianthus, I have ence “Wellness Week” sponsored water to warm up. In fact, the water was hot by the been lucky enough to grow by the Quabbin Strength and Roberta McQuaid time I finished mowing. five heirloom species of this Conditioning program. Throughout Columnist Haying is hard work. It includes hardships like unique genus. the week, students learned how to equipment breakdown and an unexpected shower or The first is Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus, a incorporate health and wellness thunderstorm. One of those pop up thunderstorms hit cottage garden favorite, prized by florists for its tightly into their everyday lives and make while I was heading toward the top of the highest hill clustered, richly scented three-inch flower heads. It is healthy choices regarding nutri- in town. I felt like a sitting duck with my feet firmly most commonly seen in white, magenta, salmon and tion, physical activity and more. planted on metal plates that covered the tractor batter- pretty bi-colors. Technically a biennial, Sweet William Lots of activities kept the students Turley Publications File Photo ies. I was very glad to reach the bottom of the hill and will occasionally return for a third or fourth year of busy throughout the week. From Audrey Carter Stevens (left) and Dr. Linda Eiben are get off the tractor just as Les pulled into the field to bloom. More often than not, though, this plant puts the “Quabbin Triathlon” to a fit- shown beside a stone wall rebuilt by Audrey across pick me up in the car. all of its energy into making flowers and after it is ness scavenger hunt, a very popular from her home, Carter-Stevens Farm, on Old Stage through and its spent flowers have been removed there yoga class and challenge workouts Road in Barre. Audrey and Dr. Eiben are now protecting is very little left of the plant to overwinter. For the best had the students leaving energized Barre’s stone walls, trees and cemeteries from intention- chance of subsequent seasons, deadhead as soon as and feeling great. Topics in which al destruction as Barre’s development expands. Audrey Guest column possible and fertilize lightly. Only interested in Sweet the students received informa- says that in particular, stone walls are sometimes demol- William as a cut flower? Sow seeds in summer and tion were nutrition, strength and ished by tractors conducting percolation tests. transplant in the fall for blooms next season. conditioning, stress management, Clove pink is another favorite. Dianthus carophyl- Adventures of sleep, fitness, blood pressure and Fire Chief, Packard has stepped 38 years ago (June 30, 1982) lus ‘Grenadin’ is the cultivar I’ve grown. The first hydration among many others. down, and is being succeeded by season it impressed me with its tightly mounded spiky Many thanks go out to the Quabbin Gertrude the Cat Deputy Chief Richard Howe. He Audrey Stevens of Barre was silver leaves, which not at all leggy. This was a mixed- Athletic Department, Quabbin plans to stay on as a call firefighter host to some four-legged celebri- seed packet, so I didn’t know what to expect col- Strength and Conditioning By Ruth Robinson for at least a couple of years. Now ties recently at her farm on Old or-wise. To my delight, I had three different shades Program, Cakes By Amanda and a he can channel his energies into Stage Road. The celebrities were of pink mini carnation-like blooms. While the flowers handful of private donors for pro- Dear Folks, running Pine Acres, the 350-site twin fillies, Biblically named after were sparse, only a couple of stems per plant, it was viding raffle prizes and healthy I was a bad cat this morning campground on the shores of Lake women in the Bible who had twins their scent that really knocked my socks off. Clove, snacks to help make the week a and only lapped off the butter Dean begun by his father 35 years in their families, Rebekah and indeed! I’ve heard that these aren’t reliably hardy in success. from my toast and left the rest. ago. He can also enjoy more time Rachael. The Morgan horse who our area; we’ll have to see what I’ll be left with next Missy got real upset with me and with his wife Denise and their gave birth on April 25 was Mary told me no toast for a few days. In May 2015, Boston University three children, Corey, 15; Tessa, Belle and she stood a one in 10,000 See GARDEN, page 6 That’s what happens folks when I awarded academic degrees to 6,100 11; and Jaclyn, 6, and yet still stay change of having her twins survive get finicky. students. Among the graduates involved with the department that after a week. Lorraine Flanagan of Missy had just come back in was Brandon Ladeau of Barre, he loves. Westminster, owner of the horses, Turley BARRE GAZETTE from outside and she was fuming who received a Doctor of Dental brought them to the Carter-Stevens Publications The Barre Gazette (USPS and sputtering in bad language. It Medicine in Dentistry, Magna Cum In a touching ceremony of Farm so that the horses’ legs which 044560) is published seemed that some critter came in the night and broke Laude. departure, four members of Troop were very crooked at birth could Letters to every Thursday by Turley the wire that holds one of the bird feeders, tipped over 325 Girl Scouts took the momen- get a chance to straighten them on Publications, Inc., 24 Water the potted plant on the railing corner and dug up a cou- 10 years ago (July 1, 2010) tous steps through the archway to the soft ground at Mrs. Stevens the Editor St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. the future and became Cadettes, farm. Telephone (413) 283-8393, ple of plants in one of her new urns by the driveway. Policy Fax (413) 289-1977. I haven’t been in her good graces this week so I Officers of the Barre Friday while one lone Brownie crossed Club for the 2010-2011 year are POSTMASTER: Send better keep out of the way for a little while. I’d like to the balloon-brightened bridge Timothy Guilbault of Barre, Letters to the address changes to Turley Christina O’Neil, treasurer; Lois purr loudly for her and rub her legs, but I don’t think that means advancement to Junior recently received his certifica- editor should be Publications, Inc., 24 Water Cooley, president; Kate Lathrop, that would help today. Girl Scouts, recently, in a wind- tion from the state for Emergency 350 words or less in St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. vice president; and Sue Fullam, After calming down, Missy used her computer and swept program held in back of the Medical Technician Intermediate. length. No unsigned secretary. PATRICK H. TURLEY then talked to one of her friends, who told her about Petersham Center School. Under In this capacity he will be giving or anonymous opin- CEO her cat’s new trick. It seemed her husband had been the leadership of Ann Degnan, IV’s, performing advanced diag- ions will be pub- Grace Morse Van Shoick grad- KEITH TURLEY fixing all their outside gardens with fertilizer and some Islay Boeri and Tally Lent, the nostic skills and application of lished. We require let- uated Summa Cum Laude from President manure. When he finished the job, he came into the Scouting program has contin- M.A.S.T. (anti-shock) trousers. ter writers to include Clark University, Worcester, with kitchen for coffee and a doughnut. His favorite cat ued for the past two or three With Tim’s certification, the Barre his or her town of EDITOR high honors in psychology and Ellenor Downer came to greet him and then suddenly started to rub his years. Both the bridge over which Rescue Squad will now have three residence and home honors in music on May 23, receiv- [email protected] shoes and then rolled around the floor. It must have Brandy Cooley made her journey, EMT-I’s. telephone number. ing a bachelor of arts. A lifelong been the dirt, fertilizer or manure on his shoes that was and the archway, were made by We must authenti- STAFF WRITER resident of Oakham and a 2006 Colleen Montague attracting her. It’s a good thing he could discard those Paul Degnan of Barre who was on Fifth grade students at Ruggles cate authorship prior graduate of Quabbin Regional [email protected] old shoes as he was not happy with his cat’s actions. I hand for special recognition from Lane School in Barre always to publication. We High School, Grace plans to work heard Missy say, “Thank God, Gertrude didn’t experi- the Scouts, delivered with a warm look forward to an event which reserve the right to ADVERTISING SALES in social services and psychologi- Tim Mara ence the same thing when my daughter cleaned out my hug from granddaughter Jennifer usually takes place sometime edit or withhold any cal research for a time before pur- [email protected] gardens recently.” Degnan. Brandy’s journey found toward the end of May. This submissions deemed suing a graduate degree in psychol- I really didn’t know what to do that wouldn’t upset her surrounded by the fifth grade, year was no exception. For four to be libelous or con- SPORTS EDITOR ogy. Missy today. She needs time to recover from the soon to be sixth grade Scouts, days and three nights the stu- tain unsubstantiated Greg Scibelli [email protected] destruction outside. So, I’ll stretch out in the window- who welcomed her with the spe- dents and their teachers went to allegations, personal Quabbin Regional High School sill of the bedroom and keep out of her way and at the cial song, “Make New Friends, But Camp Wildwood, an Audubon attacks, defamation of SOCIAL MEDIA baseball players Anthony DeLeo same time have a nice nap in the sunshine. Keep the Old, One is Silver and the Sanctuary located at Cook’s character and offen- and Tyler Jette are both playing Take care folks as you never know what will hap- Other Gold.” Canyon in Barre, to participate sive language. All American Legion baseball for @ Barre Gazette pen each day. in an Environmental Education unknown or alleged North County this season. DeLeo Love, Elly Rival has returned to her Program. The kids camp out facts and quotations WEB was hitting .429 as of late last Gertrude home on Valley Road after spend- in tents and early in the morn- offered by the author www.barregazette.turley.com week, while Jette is coming in at ing three weeks in Marktweitz, ing they roll out of their sleep- need to cite credi- .150. Germany. She was accompanied ing bags to days filled with fun ble, unbiased sourc- PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BARRE, MA by her daughter, Rosilia Olson and learning about their environ- es. Send letters to: The Barre Gazette is a weekly newspaper published 25 years ago (June 29, 1995) of Auburn, who was born there ment. They explore the sanctuary Barre Gazette, P.O. every Thursday by Barre Gazette, Inc., with offices when Elly and her late husband, and the plants and wildlife living located at 5 Exchange St., Barre, MA 01005 and at Box 448, Barre, MA www.turley.com The white helmet still fits, and 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069. Telephone at 978- Raymond, were residents during there. It’s an experience the kids 01005 or via email to Turley Publications, Inc. cannot the sound of the sirens still quick- 355-4000 or FAX at 978-355-6274. USPS number is his service with the United States never forget and the fourth grad- [email protected]. assume liability for the loss of 044-560. Postmaster: Send address changes to: ens his blood, but now it’s time photographs or other materials Army. It has been 42 years since ers this year know it will be their The deadline for sub- Barre Gazette, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069 to move on, according to Randall submitted for publication. $1.00 per copy Elly left her hometown and things turn next year to be a part of a missions is Friday at Packard. 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Serenity Hill Sampler In My Backyard by Ellenor Downer by Jane McCauley assachusetts Audubon t is another hot and humid tin and sour cream with electric Ken rinsed off both the cars Society listed a sight- week. The fans and air condi- mixer at high speed until frothy. the other day. The pollen has been Ming of a sora at the tioner has been a lifeline. I run Add remaining ingredients, fold- heavy this year. Athol Treatment plant. Two I soras were seen at Bolton Flats. out and water the potted plants and ing gently. Put into mold. Chill Creatures are still taking down the roses. Hopefully, the rest of the until set. Garnish with a Cool Whip the bird feeders and hummingbird The sora is a small chicken garden will survive. or whipped cream and halved feeders. I suppose they have to like bird about 9 inches long. I have been spending too much Maraschino cherries. eat and drink also. We have a nest It has a brown back with white time watching television. The news Note: Apple chunks, chopped of phoebes under the eaves of the streaks. The belly is gray with is so distressing. I have been work- nuts and carrots may be substituted deck. It is interesting to watch the dark barring. The head and ing on some crocheting and penny or added to the recipe. mother and father feed the little throat are black and the bill rug mats while I sit. This and That ones. The father sits on a bench yellow. Its body is compressed Because of the heat wave, I The yard is colorful with lots of and watches the mother feed the laterally like other rails and it always think of salads for lunch. the Knock Out roses in bloom. The birds. Each time I go out the door may help the sora move about its reedy environment. Here is one I plan to make when I dogwood, weigelia and deutezia to the deck, she flies away. Paula Ouimette, It feeds both in the water and can get the ingredients. shrubs are in full bloom. The toma- I have been running the humid- the author’s on the ground, eating aquatic LIMELIGHT SALAD to plants in the planter are forming ifier in the basement and when I daughter, drew insects and weed seeds. It inhab- 1 3 oz. package lime gelatin small tomatoes so it won’t be long empty it I water some part of the this sora. 1 cup boiling water before we have tomatoes. flower gardens. It is surprising how its salt and freshwater marshes 1 cup sour cream I received some nice head let- much water you get in a day. and wet meadows. The female 1 cup crushed pineapple tuce from the Hubbardston Senior I heard there was a crowd at lays six to 18 buff eggs with at Plum Island, an American tar feeders every two or three and juice Center that was donated by a farm- Rietta Ranch last week. I don’t dark marks in a saucer shaped white pelican at Wilett Pond in days. I have a downy woodpeck- 1 cup chopped celery er, who lives on Williamsville really dare to go yet. I really miss nest of dead cattail leaves, reeds Wendell and a brown pelican in er that comes to the nectar feed- 1/2 cup cut cherries Road. Seniors really appreciate his my Sunday visit. and sedges attached to surround- Plymouth. er as well as the ruby throated 1 cup Cool Whip or whipped donations. I also had some deli- I’m still wearing a mask if I go ing plant stems a few inch- Bird experience hummingbirds. I also have a red cream cious asparagus from his garden. I to the grocery store, post office or es about water. Sudden noise A Barre resident saw a wood- squirrel that has a sweet tooth. Add 1 cup boiling water to got eggs and some groceries from bank. Stay safe and do the same. near the breeding ground may pecker fledgling fall into his The nectar level goes down gelatin and stir until dissolved; the senior center on Friday. Every Times are dangerous. Keep on start the birds calling. A com- pond. He went to get his net to quickly when the squirrel visits set aside until thick. Whip gela- bit helps and I use everything I get. smiling though. mon call is a plaintive ascend- ing “puweee, puweee. The sora rescue it, but he didn’t have to. the feeder. also gives a call, which sounds The bird flapped its wings and I continue to have cardinals, like a descending whinny that swam to shore. He helped it out blue jays, grackles, red-winged slows down near the end. They of the water and let it dry off in blackbirds, catbirds, as well as migrate south usually leaving on the sun before returning it to the red-bellied woodpeckers, downy the night of first frost. area near where it fell into the woodpeckers, downy woodpeck- Where is this? Other bird sightings pond. ers, black-capped chickadees, Other bird sightings reported Geese and goslings white-breasted nuthatches and to the Massachusetts Audubon I saw a large group of Canada an occasional sparrow. Society were seven semipalmat- geese and goslings in a field in People may report a bird ed plovers, two pectoral sand- New Braintree. It was a least sighting or bird related expe- pipers and two least bitterns at two families as one group of rience by calling me at 413- Bolton Flats, a Bonaparte gull in goslings were older than the 967-3505, leaving a message Westborough and two grasshop- other. at extension 100 or emailing per sparrows in Lancaster. A yel- Birds at the feeders [email protected] or low-headed blackbird was seen I find I’m filling my two nec- [email protected].

Scholarship Fund. Any raffle 5120 or MTWigler@gmail. 5K RACE, prize donations received will be com. The 2019 race/walk continued from page 1 distributed on a random basis. raised over $3,500 for support businesses this year. All appli- For additional informa- of the library’s activities and cation fees and any donations tion on this event, interest- Scholarship Fund. Proceeds for this year’s race will support ed runners/walkers or donors from the first twenty-two years the operational needs of the can contact Mark Wigler, of the event are well over the library as well as the Library race director at 978-928- $70,000 mark.

Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer Now could be This week’s mystery photo is from Barre. If any readers know where this photo was taken, they may email [email protected] or call the Barre Gazette at 413-967-3505, extension 100 with their answer by noon on Monday, June 29. The names of those that correctly guessed the location will appear in next week’s edition. Dick Clark, Stephen a great time Craven and Barbara Kempski correctly identified the photo. Last week’s photo was a view of Long Pond from Fisherman Way in Rutland. to refinance

BARRE ELECTION, Commissioner; Dona L. Lapati with one-year term to planning board; your home. continued from page 1 395 votes (247 precinct 1 and 148 Susan E. LaRose with 390 votes precinct 2) and Susan C. Twarog (245 precinct 1 and 145 precinct tion, with 403 votes (252 precinct 1 with 377 votes (233 precinct 1 and 2) to two-year term to planning and 151 precinct 2) for a three-year 144 precinct 2), both candidates for board and David H. Marsh, candi- term as Felton Field Commissioner; re-election to two three-year posi- date for re-election, with 388 votes Justin C. Pollard with 382 votes tions to library trustees; Elisha S. (234 precinct 1 and 154 precinct (236 precinct 1 and 146 precinct 2) Musgraves with 375 votes (234 2) for three-year term to Quabbin for a one-year term as Felton Field precinct 1 and 144 precinct 2) for Regional School Committee.

K. Livdahl, 96 Mt. Jefferson, can- commissioner. Josephine Amato, HUBBARDSTON didate for re-election, five-year 9 Penobscott Avenue, candidate ELECTION, term planning board, John A. for re-election and Krista Fischelis Do it with clarity continued from page 1 DeMalia Jr., 243 Gardner Road, Goguen, 17 Seminole Avenue, for Voters will elect positions to the one-year term planning board and two positions to three-year terms board of selectmen, board of asses- Colleen Mary Higgins, 9 Gardner trustees of public library. Sanda and confidence. sors, planning board five-year term, Road and Judith L. O’Donnell, 18 L. Barry, 1 Nestlewood Lane and planning board one-year term, two Morgan Road, for two positions to David R. Sacramone, 96 Hale positions for three-year terms to three-year terms to board of health. Road, both candidates for re-elec- board of health, three-year term to Debra A. Chamberlain, 7 Laurel St, tion for two positions for three-year SPECIAL OFFER! Quabbin Regional School District candidate for re-election, three-year terms park commissioners. Committee, three-year term finance term to Quabbin Regional School In addition, there is one ques- committee, one-year term finance District Committee and Maria D. tion on the ballot seeking debt Now through the end of June, our LifeDesign Heroes Select committee, three-year term ceme- Tourigny, 40 Streeter Road, one- exclusion for repairs and replace- $500 closing cost credit program is being extended to all applicants.* tery commission, two positions for year term to finance committee. ment of the Hubbardston Center three-year terms to trustees of pub- Charles E. Reed, 16 Streeter Road, School roof. The question reads, *New home loan applicants are eligible for a $500.00 credit against closing costs on any new mortgage, subject to qualification, lic library, two positions for three- candidate for re-election, for one “Shall the town of Hubbardston be credit approval and closing. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are not eligible. Cannot be combined year terms park commissioner and of two position three-year term allowed to exempt from the provi- with any other offers. Valid on applications through 6/30/2020. Subject to change or cancellation at any time. one-year term park commissioner. to finance committee. The other sions of Proposition 2 ½ so called, Certain restrictions, limitations and other conditions may apply. Visit www.fidelitybankonline.com/heroes All candidates are unopposed on position is blank on the ballot, the amounts required to pay for the for more detail on existing LifeDesign Heroes Select program. the ballot. but voters may try to elect write- bonds issued in order to repair and Candidates include: Kathryn V. in candidate. Other candidates are replace the Hubbardston Center Young, 86 Ragged Hill Road for Raven B. Kaldera, 12 Simond Hill School roof located at 8 Elm St.?” Let’s use our unique LifeDesign Banking three-year term board of selectmen; Road, candidate for re-election, Voters will act on a warrant approach and see what works for you. Albert Afonso, 33 High St., can- three-year term cemetery commis- article at the annual town meeting didate for re-election, three year sion and Eric A. Gemborys, 56B Tuesday, June 23 to raise the funds term board of assessors and Alice Brigham St., one-year term park by taxation for the roof.

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The Barre Gazette is on Facebook. Log on today aad folllow us. Page 6 • Barre Gazette • June 25, 2020 Appreciation for today’s angels By Carole Gariepy penetrate their masks or get on their cloth- ping.” She knew we didn’t have family lined up six feet apart to enter the store, I ing. Do they like waiting in long lines members living nearby who could do don’t see the arrows marking the one-way Angels are spiritual beings who carry for window transactions at the bank and errands for us. With both of us in our 80s aisles, I don’t see the plastic shields on the out God’s work. They are kind, gentle and pharmacy? No, they are used to quickly and Gerry recently finishing chemotherapy counters separating the customers from protective guardians. They are portrayed going into the place of business, doing treatments, I gratefully accepted expect- the postal workers, I don’t wait in line to as human bodies with wings and a halo their errand and leaving. Is the trip to the ing it would be only for a week or two. do my banking, I don’t wear a mask and and comfort us in times of trouble. Mary transfer station a quick easy stop to dis- I emailed my grocery list to her and she gloves. The only precaution I have to take saw the angel Gabriel who came to her to pose of rubbish? No, it’s another tedious delivered them to the trunk of our car in is to wipe down the cans and packages as announce she would give birth to God’s long wait in line for your turn, and then the garage where I picked them up and I put them away. I am missing a big piece son Jesus. Today many of us, especially when you finally get to the place to brought them into the house. of history, but know it’s a good piece for we seniors, are seeing angels, not ones drop off your trash you feel hurried to We always took it for granted that we’d us to miss. with wings and a halo, but ones who are find the right place to deposit the recy- be able to get every item on our shopping Now here it is more than two months kind, gentle and protective of us in this clables because you don’t want to keep list. There were never empty shelves in our later and Karen is still faithfully doing our time of trouble. others waiting any longer than necessary. grocery stores. Things like that only hap- errands and she has a busy demanding job. Some forecasters predicted that the Everything is a reminder of how suddenly pened in third world countries. Not any- I know she has to be as concerned as every- Coronavirus could wipe out the senior life has changed. One person said, “It feels more. We too began to experience short- one is about the risk she is taking when she population. And death reports indicat- like we’re living in a police state with all ages. The virus made us appreciate what goes to a public place and she has to be ed that could come true. Warnings. Stay the regimentation and controls ... but it the suppliers could provide. Unpacking frustrated about the increased time errands home. Be safe. How do you stay home and is good to see that the state and federal the bags of groceries began to feel like take, but she continues to do them just as be safe if you don’t go out to get your gro- governments passed laws that require safe Christmas. My thoughts were Wow, they cheerfully as she did the first week. ceries and medications? procedures.” With all the extra time and had pasta this week! They had tomato People feel their best when they are Angels, human angels reached out to effort it takes, are these angels sorry they soup, rice, flour, even toilet paper. Who doing something that helps someone or protect the senior generation. Do these volunteered to do errands for seniors? No. would ever have expected there would be society. Today’s angels are valuable, and angels like to do extra errands at the gro- That’s the one thing they wouldn’t change. so much joy in getting the common every- they make the ones they serve feel valued. cery store, the bank, the post office, the They care. They know how much they are day items that were always available in They are another category of Frontline pharmacy? Not really. Many of them are needed and it’s fulfilling to be needed. abundance? people in our lives. busy working from home or at essential Gerry and I have an angel in our lives, As much as I am thankful that we have “We must find time to stop and thank jobs. Do they feel safe in public wear- our younger friend Karen. When the shut- a guardian angel keeping us safe, a part of the people who make adifference in our ing a mask and gloves? No, they know down started in March, she told us, “You me feels I am missing out in experiencing lives.” Turley Publications Submitted Photo the miniscule molecules of the virus may need to stay home. I will do your shop- a page of history. I don’t see the people — John F. Kennedy Karen Perkins is shown delivering groceries.

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REGION – With COVID-19 completely cancelling out the Spring 2020 season for all high school sports, there has been lit- tle opportunity to continue work- ing at integrating new changes set for the upcoming school year and Quabbin’s Becky Norcross next. in action against Doherty. One of those changes has been postponed for the upcoming fall season In late February, the Massachusetts Interscholastic BARRE – The Quabbin Athletic Association’s member Regional High School girls ten- schools voted to go to a state- nis team made it all the way to wide tournament. The major- the semifinals of the Central ity vote took place Feb. 28 and Mass. team tournament. The uprooted a tournament Western Panthers, unfortunately, did Massachusetts was used to having not get an opportunity to make for many years. another run at the tournament Further, the “Walker” system, this year due to the pandemic. a ranking system formula uti- lized in Western Mass. as well as some Central Mass. sports, was scrapped in favor of MaxPreps, a CBS-sponsored website that tracks Panther Katie Jablonski schedules, rosters, results and play- Quabbin’s Mary Jean LaPierre returns a volley from a ing statistics. MaxPreps also has watches as her shot sails over Doherty opponent during File photos a proprietary rankings system that the net. last year’s semifinal round. Panther captain Delaney Gillis connects for a shot against Doherty. would have been utilized to deter- mine playoff seeds for the new state tournament. Many have questioned whether or not the system was fair, espe- cially considering the diversity of Senior NECBL alums drafted by MLB teams the schools in Western Mass., the athletes NORTH ADAMS – Despite the round selections intact after being ning each of the last three seasons larly in the days and weeks ahead, main reasons the Walker system 2020 Major League Baseball First- picked by the Atlanta Braves with signed free agent contracts with a but regardless, I am so thrilled for was created. features Year Player Draft being shortened the 25th overall pick; the south- variety of MLB franchises. In total, all the young men who have been Now, the MIAA’s Tournament to five rounds due to the COVID- paw is the 29th all-time NECBL nine of the league’s 13 active orga- rewarded for their hard work and Management Committee has wrapping up 19 pandemic, the New England alumnus to earn a first-round draft nizations from the 2019 campaign dedication not only during their voted to postpone the use of the Collegiate Baseball League curtain call. had at least one alumnus either time in the New England League MaxPreps ranking system for at least the 2020 fall season. As a By Gregory A. Scibelli (NECBL) saw eight of its alumni In addition to Newport’s five drafted or sign as a free agent high- but throughout their collegiate result, Western and some Central [email protected] selected during the two-day event draft selections, as well as New lighted by the Gulls’ seven such careers, both on the diamond and followed by nearly 20 others ink- Bedford’s representation through honorees, while Mystic led the way in the classroom. The best of luck Mass. sports will utilize the Walker system to rank teams for section- The Turley Publications ing free agent contracts in the days Schuster, NECBL organizations with five free agent signees. to each of them as they pursue the al tournaments. Eastern Mass. sports department will soon that followed. Upper Valley and Vermont also “Given the circumstances and first chapter of what will hopeful- schools typically rank by overall be wrapping up its features on The Newport Gulls boasted had one alumnus drafted each, as the adversity that not only our ly be long professional baseball record with tiebreakers for similar senior spring athletes five of the eight NECBL alumni the Nighthawks saw 2018 right- league but each and every summer careers!” records. If you have not seen your who had their name called over the hander Levi Thomas (Troy) go in collegiate baseball league has had A league-high four players The MaxPreps site will still be senior or their sport featured, course of the draft, including 2019 the fourth round (109th overall) to endure this season, we could not either were drafted or signed by the used to input scores for the entire we encouraged you to send outfielder Hudson Haskin (Tulane) to the San Diego Padres, while be more proud of each and every Baltimore Orioles, while three had school year and then MaxPreps photos and info on your son or going 39th overall in the second the Mountaineers’ 2019 NECBL one of our alumni that were either their name called by the Seattle will be used for all aspects of the daughter, and encourage you round. Meanwhile, Jared Schuster All-Star, righty Ryan Murphy (Le drafted or signed as free agents Mariners and two apiece went to tournament as the statewide tour- to contact their coach to speak (Wake Forest), who played in the Moyne), went in the fifth round after this past weekend,” NECBL the San Francisco Giants, Toronto nament is set to begin in the 2021- with us. New England League in 2018 with (144th overall). Commissioner Sean McGrath stat- Blue Jays and defending World 2022 school year. We have reached out to the New Bedford Bay Sox, kept the At the conclusion of the draft, ed. “No doubt will we continue to Series champion Washington There was a movement at the spring coaches and athletic NECBL’s strong reputation of first- another 17 NECBL alumni span- see more familiar faces do simi- Nationals. TMC’s June 18 online meeting directors, but are still trying to not to use MaxPreps for the entire collect info on every team that school year, but that motion was would have been involved in defeated. The body, which had 12 this spring’s season. members present, voted unani- We hope to also publish T-Birds celebrated growth during 2019-2020 season mously to postpone it for just the action photos of seniors from SPRINGFIELD – Today, to support us through this season Since the team’s inception in gram of online presentations and fall. previous seasons, though par- the American Hockey League and beyond,” said Nathan Costa, 2016, they have achieved a stag- discussions being hosted by the The fall season was not in ques- ents and coaches are encour- announced that the Springfield President of the Thunderbirds. gering 87% growth in ticket rev- league’s Team Business Services tion when the coronavirus pan- aged to send photos of seniors Thunderbirds have been named the The T-Bird’s fourth season saw enue. This past season, they cel- department. Team and league demic first started in March. But they would like to see pub- league’s Ticket Sales Department a continued upward trajectory for ebrated a new milestone of over front-office personnel from as the situation developed, upcom- lished in the upcoming editions of the Year and also recognized the franchise, which is a prod- 1,000 full season ticket members, throughout the American Hockey ing seasons has come into question of the paper. the franchise for achieving 15% uct of the team’s ongoing com- achieved eight sellouts, and aver- League meet each offseason to because of the extended need to All submissions can growth in group ticket revenue for mitment to fan and community aged 5,262 fans per game. This discuss best practices and innova- control large gatherings, the con- be made to Sports Editor the 2019-2020 season. engagement. This year, the T-Birds marked the team’s second straight tive ideas in several areas, includ- tinued need for masks, and the Gregory A. Scibelli at “We are truly proud to receive ranked second in the AHL in year year with over 5,000 average ing ticket sales, corporate sales idea that life cannot truly return [email protected]. In the this award from the AHL. Ticket over year growth in both total rev- attendance. and marketing. to normal until a vaccine is creat- subject line, please identify sales growth is only possible enue and total tickets sales. The The announcement was made For more information ed. That could take until sometime the school and sport you are through the hard work of our team placed in the Top 5 in year as part of the month-long 2020 or to become a 2020-2021 next year. writing in about. Senior ath- sales team and the commitment over year growth across all ticket AHL Team Business Spring Springfield Thunderbirds tick- The use of MaxPreps as a unify- letes are also encouraged to of our fan base. I want to express categories: total sales, full season Series. The 2020 AHL Team et member, call (413) 739- ing system is reliant on the coaches write in to talk about the sea- my heartfelt thanks to our staff tickets, group sales, partial plans, Business Spring Series, running GOAL (4625) or visit www. son that wasn’t. and our community for continuing and individual ticket sales. May 19 through June 19, is a pro- SpringfieldThunderbirds.com. See MAXPREPS, page 8 Valley Wheel Baseball tryouts ongoing Quabbin League hoping for mid-July start REGION – The Valley Wheel games thrown in the mix as well as a good time with friends. If interested REGION – The Quabbin this season is $192. mid-July with a modified sched- Over-30 Baseball League is seeking special Mother’s Day Saturday game in trying out, go to www.valleywheel- Valley Over-30 Baseball League For returning and new play- ule. Games are nine innings and new players for the upcoming 2020 in early May. Due to the current cir- baseball.com. The rules of the league is seeking new players for 2020 ers, sign-ups have been placed metal (BBCOR -3) or wood bats season. The league is seeking play- cumstances, the league schedule has and new player forms can be found season. The league has six teams, on hold until a determination has are allowed. Fields locations are ers ages 28 and up. Players turning been pushed back. The league still on the site. For further information, several with open roster spots. been made on the season going throughout Western Mass. 28 this year are eligible. However, plans to play its season once bans on you can contact the league’s com- Last year, the league voted to forward. Sign-ups should resume For more information on the only players 30 and older can pitch. gatherings are lifted. League tryouts missioner, Jim Nason at wheel12@ allow players age 28 and 29 to soon. league, or if you are interested in The league plays 15 regular season are June 28 with a possible additional comcast.net or call him at (413) 433- be able to join the league, though Based on the governor’s registering, go to https://www. games with games being held mostly tryout scheduled. The league is built 4308. New players are still needed for players under 30 are not eligible re-open plan, the league is aim- quabbinvalleybaseball.org/. The on Sundays with a couple of weekday on comradery, fair play, and having a the abbreviated season to pitch. The cost of the league ing for a start to the season in league is also in Facebook.

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Wheelwright Road. primary She said that this y The training was the friends gro same on b th By Ell Page 8 • Barre Gazette • June 25, 2020 Education MWCC holds 55th QCC receives National Science commencement Foundation Grant for new program GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Elbourn, Monika Gale, Joshua R. Community College (MWCC) cel- Macomber, Faith Marcinkiewicz WORCESTER – Quinsigamond new concept at QCC. It is already funding will now enable QCC to “These programs expand stu- ebrated the academic achievements and Jerry A. Whaland, all of Community College (QCC) was a part of the college’s manufactur- formally begin a comprehensive dents interest in STEM and con- of its graduates during the college’s Hubbardston; Joel A. Clark of recently awarded a $298,108 ing and mechatronics programs. fact-finding process. This sum- nects those students who may not 55th commencement, held virtually North Brookfield; Colin Desrosiers National Science Foundation According to Jacob Longacre, mer, QCC will establish a local have these types of technology via live stream, on May 20. of Oakham; Sage W. Floyd- (NSF) Grant for a new Robotics associate professor of electronics business and industry leadership opportunities,” Longacre said. Seven hundred twenty seven Hathaway, Meaghan A. George, Technician Certificate program. engineering technology at QCC, team for robotics, to identify and “We want our certificate program students graduated with 564 asso- Dylan Hatch and Peter Tattan, all The program will be designed to the new Robotics Technician prioritize the skills desired by to get these students excited and ciate degrees and 208 certificates of Petersham and Matthew David offer a curriculum that supports Certificate will be based on input local employers. The goal is to interested in robotics.” conferred. Gates, Emma Elizabeth Grimes, technical communication, teaches from industries within the region, have the pilot program tested and “The awarding of this NSF Local 2020 graduates receiving Leah K. Hassett, Margaret M. problem-solving skills and offers as well as local high schools and in place within three years. Grant enables us to develop associates degrees were: Katelyn Kirrane, Sara Eloise Lacy, Tayler a strong integration of indus- four-year institution educators. One key component to the pro- new career pathways for stu- M. Barry, Markilynn Fair, Ryan Q. E. MacAyeal, Jonathan Charles try-recognized certifications. The hope is for the new certifi- gram is finding ways in which dents,” said QCC President Dr. Gabbett, Alyssa L. Holmes, Joseph Maki, Holly E. Poissot and Sarah Underrepresented QCC student cate program to act as a conduit to engage and inspire students in Luis Pedraja. “We must teach not Hood, Daniel P. Jewell, Natalie A. Shell, all of Rutland. populations that participate in between K-12 robotics outreach the world of STEM, particular- only for today’s industry needs, J. Martone, Nicholas Mortell, Local students receiving cer- QCC’s existing robotics com- programs. ly those students in middle and but also teach to the needs of the Allison Hope Rivard, Abby Velozo, tificates were: Caitlyn A. Lima munity outreach programs will “We want to be sensitive to high school. For many years future. I believe this program will all of Barre; Toni Annette Diaz of Hardwick; Stephanie Caisse, directly benefit from the program. industries’ needs, how things are QCC has been involved with the be a gateway to self-sufficiency of Gilbertville; Caitlyn A. Lima, Monika Gale, Kristyn L. Hanifin Additionally, other beneficiaries changing and bring more of that VEX Robotics programs. These for many students.” Jamie Beth Perez and Jonathan and Brian David Nally, all of targeted include 400 pre-college interest and need to the program,” programs and competitions tar- For more information about R. Raskett, all of Hardwick; Hubbardston; Craig Hames, Sara and undergraduate students, who Longacre said. get high school and middle school QCC, people may contact Josh Maxx William Begin, Stephanie R. LeBel and Lisa A. McKay, all have demonstrated interest in While QCC faculty and staff students, in an effort to increase Martin, director of institutional Caisse, Richard F. Caron, of North Brookfield and Alyssa robotics technology. have already begun reaching out interest in STEM from an early communications at 508-854-7513 Nicholas J. Chambers, Alisha M. Bianchi of Rutland. Robotics education is not a to industry leaders, the grant age. or [email protected]. Norwich University lists graduates College President's and Dean's Lists NORTHFIELD, VERMONT Due to concerns related to – Norwich University announced COVID-19, the 2020 ceremony Furtado of New Braintree; Colin local graduates received degrees was postponed. Details regard- MWCC Desrosiers of Oakham; Will Jonathan Rachel Rathbun May 2. ing a rescheduled event will be announces Peredina and Peter Tattan, both Rathbun makes of Hubbardston Jackson R. Allyn of Rutland conveyed to graduates and their of Petersham and Jack Moore received a Bachelor of Science families as soon as they are president’s and and Holly Poissot, both of dean’s honor list makes dean’s list Cum Laude in computer security available. Norwich University Rutland. – information. President Emeritus Richard W. dean’s list CEDARVILLE, OHIO CEDARVILLE, OHIO — Braiden P. Cipro of Rutland Schneider, one of the nation’s GARDNER – Mount URI announces – Cedarville University stu- Rachel Rathbun of Hubbardston, received a Bachelor of Arts longest seated university lead- Wachusett Community College dent Jonathan Rathbun of was named to the Cedarville Magna Cum Laude in criminal ers who retired on May 31 after (MWCC) announces the spring dean’s list Hubbardston, majoring in man- University dean’s list for spring justice. serving at the helm for 28 years, 2020 president’s and dean’s lists agement, was named to the dean’s 2020. This recognition requires James Gretz Bateman of will deliver the Commencement honor list for spring 2020. This the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA Rutland received a Bachelor of address to the Class of 2020. for the spring 2020 semester. KINGSTON, R.I. – The recognition required Rathbun to or higher for the semester and Science in environmental science. The Class of 2020 is com- Students who complete a min- University of Rhode Island (URI) maintain a 3.75 GPA and carry a carry a minimum of 12 credit Lucas C. Smith of Rutland prised of 173 civilian students imum of 12 semester hours are announces the spring 2020 dean’s eligible for the lists. The pres- minimum of 12 credit hours. hours. received a Bachelor of Science in and 299 students in the Corps of list. exercise science. Cadets. ident’s list requires a 4.0 grade Local students making point average and the dean’s list dean’s list are: Sarah Barry of Curry College Emily Ducharme requires a 3.0 to 3.99 grade point Hubbardston, Brigid Griffin of average. Rutland, Emily Haz of Rutland, announces makes dean’s list Bar association offers scholarships Local students making Emily Mitko of Barre, Rebecca president’s list are: Holly Norcross of Hubbardston, dean’s list WEST HAVEN, CONN. to law school students Perry of Gilbertville; Rebecca Mackenzie Paradis of Barre, – Emily Ducharme of North The Hampden County Bar Please click here for the appli- Cronin, Joshua Macomber and Zach Rutherford of Rutland MILTON — Curry College Brookfield, a student in the Association is proud to offer two cation. Faith Marcinkiewicz, all of and Lynnea Talbot of North congratulates roughly 1,000 stu- College of Arts and Sciences of scholarships for law school stu- Applications for the Colonel Hubbardston; Laurie Boutin of Brookfield. dents, who were named to the the University of New Haven dents. Archer B. Battista Veterans Oakham and Dylan Hatch of To be included on the dean’s spring 2020 dean’s list. To earn has been named to the dean’s list Applications for the John F. Scholarship are now avail- Petersham. list, full-time students must a place on the list, full-time for the spring 2020. Moriarty Scholarship are now able to any Veteran entering or Local students making dean’s have completed 12 or more undergraduate students, those Ducharme is working on available to any Hampden already attending law school in list are: Matthew Frappier, credits for letter grades during who carry 12 or more graded Bachelor of Science in nutrition County resident who has been New England for the 2020-2021 Keianna Lackey, Natalie a semester and achieved at least credits per semester, must earn and dietetics. admitted to or is attending a cer- academic year. The scholarship Martone, Robert Milkman, a 3.30 quality point average. a 3.3 grade-point-average (GPA) The University of New tified law school for the 2020- is based on merit and financial Allison Rivard and Abby Velozo, Part-time students qualify with or higher. Haven, founded on the Yale 2021 academic year. Applicants need. All applications must be all of Barre; Jonathan Raskett the accumulation of 12 or more Local students making the campus in 1920, is a private, must have been residents of submitted by Wednesday, July of Hardwick; Charlotte Hobby, credits for letter grades earn- spring dean’s list are: Lilly coeducational university situat- Hampden County for at least five 15. Anna Kate Kinnear, Brian ing at least a 3.30 quality point Thacker of North Brookfield, a ed on the coast of southern New years. The scholarship is based For more information, people Nally and Alexandrea Ramos, average. nursing major and Amber White England. on merit and financial need. All may visit the Hampden County all of Hubbardston; Kourtney of Barre, a nursing major. applications must be submitted Bar Association website or email by Wednesday, July 15, 2020. [email protected].

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In fact, the rest of the poem is at a later date Witty’s Funeral Home if they would provide sermons Yet I would be remiss if I failed 13 As a father has compas- a laundry list of the benefits Pillsbury Funeral Home during the Coronavirus pandem- to note that there is also benefit sion on his children, so the Lord that connection with God pro- ic. Any pastor, priest or rabbi in being His. In the weeks to has compassion on those who vides (e.g., forgiveness, healing, wishing to participate may email come, it will be my privilege to fear him; redemption, elevation, satisfac- either [email protected] or delineate some of the privileg- 14 for he knows how we are tion, etc.). Peter J. Cirelli, 71 [email protected]. es afforded to those who are in formed, he remembers that we It is only at the end of Psalm BARRE/SPRING HILL, instructor and subsequent Christ by faith. In this opening are dust. 103 that David moves beyond FL. — Peter J. Cirelli, 71, graphic communications The Benefits of session, I want to keep things 15 The life of mortals is like calling himself to praise, calling of Don Loop, Spring Hill, department head at Wm. J. rather short and simple—in the grass, they flourish like a flower the whole of creation to praise Florida, loving husband and Dean Technical High School Being His way of introduction. So let’s of the field; God. brother passed away June in Holyoke in 1980. Peter jump right in. 16 the wind blows over it and Psalm 103:20–22 Scripture is clear that there 15, 2020 in Largo Medical taught at Dean until his Psalm 103 is one of my favor- it is gone, and its place remem- 20 Praise the Lord, you his are costs associated with follow- Center in Largo, Florida. retirement in 2009. He also ite psalms. Penned by David (a bers it no more. angels, you mighty ones who do ing Christ. Consider the words Peter was born on Dec. worked as a part-time police man who had walked with God 17 But from everlasting to his bidding, who obey his word. of Christ Himself on the matter 18, 1948 in Ware, Mass. officer with the Barre Police for many years), it is an ode to everlasting the Lord’s love is 21 Praise the Lord, all his (Matt. 16:24, NIV): “Then Jesus to Peter A. and Kathryn Department for 23 years. the wonders of belonging to with those who fear him, and heavenly hosts, you his servants said to his disciples, ‘Whoever (Dombrowa) Cirelli. Peter was a devoted public Him. Please take a moment to his righteousness with their chil- who do his will. wants to be my disciple must He attended Barre High School, servant both as a teacher and as a read it in its entirety. Read it dren’s children— 22 Praise the Lord, all his deny themselves and take up Greenfield Vocational High School police officer. thoughtfully, slowly and prayer- 18 with those who keep his works everywhere in his their cross and follow me.’” This and Fitchburg State College where Peter had a passion for traveling fully. covenant and remember to obey dominion. is precisely why Jesus told us to he received his vocational teaching in his motorhome and belonged to Psalm 103 his precepts. Praise the Lord, my soul. count the cost before signing on certification. On April 24, 1971, he numerous RV clubs in New England 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; 19 The Lord has established Have you given serious to serve Him as Lord. married Diane G. Glidden of Barre. and Florida. He was a current mem- all my inmost being, praise his his throne in heaven, and his thought to the benefits of Luke 14:27–33 They resided on Loring Road in Barre ber of FMCA, Good Sam, the Aripeca holy name. kingdom rules over all. being His? Are you aware of 27 . . . whoever does not carry for 45 years before moving to Florida Elks Lodge and a past member of the 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, 20 Praise the Lord, you his the unique and wondrous priv- their cross and follow me cannot full-time in 2016. They had no chil- Barre Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed and forget not all his benefits— angels, you mighty ones who do ileges afforded you by grace be my disciple. dren. building and flying R/C airplanes and 3 who forgives all your sins his bidding, who obey his word. through faith? If not, spend 28 Suppose one of you He is survived by his wife of 49 shooting at the local gun range. He and heals all your diseases, 21 Praise the Lord, all his some time in this psalm. Let it wants to build a tower. Won’t years, Diane of Spring Hill, Florida; also loved going on walks with his 4 who redeems your life from heavenly hosts, you his servants inform you, impact you, and— you first sit down and esti- his brother, Matthew of Barre; two many friends in the neighborhood and the pit and crowns you with who do his will. ultimately—move you to pas- mate the cost to see if you have brothers-in-law, John E. Glidden playtime at the local dog park with love and compassion, 22 Praise the Lord, all his sionate praise. enough money to complete it? of Bradenton, FL. and Howard E. his little Westie, Logan. Peter was 5 who satisfies your desires works everywhere in his In the weeks to follow, I want 29 For if you lay the founda- Glidden, Jr. of Sarasota, FL.; an uncle known as a quiet, caring and humor- with good things so that your dominion. to spend some time addressing a tion and are not able to finish it, and aunt, John and Joan Cirelli of ous person, who had many, many youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Praise the Lord, my soul. handful of specific benefits that everyone who sees it will ridi- Barre; several cousins; five nieces; friends. 6 The Lord works righteous- Note that Psalm 103 opens become ours in Christ. Note the cule you, 30 saying, ‘This per- three nephews;11 great-nieces and six There will be no funeral service or ness and justice for all the with a call to praise the Lord. alliteration, as it is a helpful tool son began to build and wasn’t great-nephews. He was predeceased calling hours per his request. A cele- oppressed. Specifically, the author— for memorization and remem- able to finish.’ by his father, Peter and his mother bration of his life may be scheduled 7 He made known his ways to David—is calling himself to cel- brance. In Christ we receive the 31 Or suppose a king is about Kathryn. at a later date. Donations in his mem- Moses, his deeds to the people of ebrate the Lord. I love that David benefit of: 1) Pardon, 2) Peace, to go to war against another Peter worked for 12 years as a ory may be to the American Heart Israel: challenges himself to praise God 3) Pleasure, 4) Protection, 5) king. Won’t he first sit down and printer including owning and operat- Association. Arrangements are under 8 The Lord is compassion- with every fiber of his being (v. Provision, 6) Purpose, 7) Power, consider whether he is able with ing Village Graphics in Barre Plains the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home, ate and gracious, slow to anger, 1): “Praise the Lord, my soul; all 8) Promise. ten thousand men to oppose the until taking a position as graphic arts 96 South Barre Road, Barre. abounding in love. my inmost being, praise his holy May the Lord bless you one coming against him with 9 He will not always accuse, name.” throughout this week and twenty thousand? 32 If he is not nor will he harbor his anger for- But why? Why does David beyond! Please feel free to visit able, he will send a delegation ever; believe it so essential for him to us in person or connect with us Jesse C. Scott, 50 while the other is still a long 10 he does not treat us as our praise God? The answer is found online at www.NewLifeBarre. BARRE — Jesse C. Jesse enjoyed spending way off and will ask for terms sins deserve or repay us accord- in the latter portion of verse 2: org. God bless you and we hope Scott, 50, of Williamsville time with his family and of peace. 33 In the same way, ing to our iniquities. “Praise the Lord, my soul, and to see you soon. Road, died on Monday, June friends as well as shooting, those of you who do not give up 11 For as high as the heavens forget not all his benefits.” In 22, 2020 at the University doing mechanical work and everything you have cannot be are above the earth, so great is other words, David was moved Pastor James Foley of Massachusetts Memorial he loved his dogs. Jesse also my disciples. his love for those who fear him; to praise upon the consideration New Life Assembly of God Healthcare Campus in enjoyed CB radio and his Is there cost in following 12 as far as the east is from of all that was afforded to him Barre Worcester following an ill- handle was “Gravedigger.” ness, with loved ones at his Jesse is survived by his side. loving wife, Priscilla Scott Born in Ware on April of Barre; a stepson, Jonathan 19, 1970, he was a son of Ela of Warren; a broth- Red Cross offers virtual care for families the late Milton C. and Carol (Adam) er, Cye Scott and his wife, Lynn, of Scott and grew up in Petersham Petersham; a sister, Holly Scott and REGION - The American partners. Those without internet grieve.” ilies, including connecting with and graduated from Montachusett several nieces and nephews. Red Cross of Massachusetts access can call 833-492-0094 Many families have experi- local faith-based community Regional Vocational School in Jesse was predeceased by his is launching a Virtual Family for help. enced a disrupted bereavement partners Fitchburg. mother in 1991 and his father in 2019. Assistance Center to support “Losing a loved one due to and grief process due to restric- • Hosting online classes to On July 17, 2005, Jesse mar- There are no calling hours.The families struggling with loss COVID-19 is devastating,” said tions related to COVID-19. To foster resilience and facilitate ried Priscilla (Mills) and they have family will have a private service. and grief due to the ongoing Holly Grant, Massachusetts help, the Red Cross has set up a coping skills enjoyed close to 15 years of marriage. Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South coronavirus pandemic. Regional Chief Executive virtual team of specially trained • Sharing information and A bus driver for many years, Jesse Main Street, Orange, is assisting the Families and organizations in Officer. “Not only have these mental health, spiritual care and referrals to state and local agen- drove for AA Transportation and R.J. family. need can use this link to access families experienced the unex- health services volunteers who cies as well as other communi- McCarthy. Jesse had also worked You may offer your sym- a support hub with special vir- pected passing of a loved one, are: ty organizations including legal with his father for years taking care pathy online at WWW. tual programs, information, but they are also facing addi- • Connecting with families resources for estate, custody, of cemeteries in Barre and Petersham. WITTYFUNERALHOME.COM. referrals and support services. tional challenges caused by over the phone to offer condo- immigration or other issues The hub will also connect peo- this public health emergency. lences, support and access to All Family Assistance Center ple to other community resourc- We want them to know that the resources that may be available support will be provided virtu- es provided by the Red Cross Red Cross is here to provide • Providing support for vir- ally and is completely confiden- Baystate Health announces of Massachusetts and other compassion and support as they tual memorial services for fam- tial and free of charge. new visitor guidelines Public Notices SPRINGFIELD – As Hospice patients and end-of-life Massachusetts continues its patients are allowed one person or re-opening process and begins to one clergy member per day. Invitation to Bid Item 5. Gasoline Gilbertville, MA on The Town of Hardwick Cultivator Facility, to be lift restrictions on businesses and Intellectually/physically disabled Town of Hardwick, Bid specifications are Monday July 13, 2020 at reserves the right to reject located at 101 Daunt Road, healthcare organizations, Baystate patients are allowed one compan- Massachusetts available on the towns’ 6:30 PM. any and all bids deemed not Assessors Map D, Lot 32, Health is announcing, effective ion. FY 2021 Low Sulfur website www.townofhard- Please note, the meet- to be in the best interest of per the Code of the Town Monday, June 15, new inpatient and Visitors will not be permitted Diesel Fuel, #2 Heating wick.com or by request via ing may be held remote- the Town. of Barre, Chapter140-11.2, outpatient visitor guidelines. in common areas such as waiting Oil, Propane, Heating email at admin@townof- ly/virtually if the current Kenan P. Young, Chairman E. (3) (b). For public access “We are eager to welcome back rooms, cafeterias or gift shops and Equipment Service and hardwick.com ban of social gathering Board of Selectmen to the Hearing ID and visitors and to create a more heal- must travel directly to and from the Gasoline Sealed bids plainly has not been lifted by the Town of Hardwick Password will be located at ing environment for all with pol- patient’s room when entering and The Hardwick Board marked, for road materials Governor prior to this 6/25, 7/2/2020 www.townofbarre.com or icies that are necessary to protect leaving the hospital. of Selectmen as awarding and/or the items listed above meeting. Information on www.mytowngovernment. the health and safety of our patients For patients attending outpatient authority, invites sealed bids will be received at the office how to attend the remote/ BARRE org. and staff,” said Nancy Shendell- appointments or visiting outpa- for the procurement of the of the Town Administrator, virtual meeting will be PLANNING BOARD All persons who wish Falik, RN, MA, president of tient practices, no companions are following goods and ser- 307 Main Street, Gilbert- posted on the Town’s web- PUBLIC MEETING to comment should submit Baystate Medical Center and vice allowed except: vices: ville, Massachusetts, site in advance of said The Barre Planning comments to The Barre president of operations for Baystate One parent/guardian for a patient Item 1. Low Sulfur 01031 until 4:00 P.M. on meeting. Board will hold a Virtual Planning Board at barre- Health. 18-years-old or younger. Diesel Fuel - Highway Monday, Monday July 13, Bids may be mailed Public Hearing via Zoom [email protected] Visitation hours are daily from One caretaker for a completely Department 2020 or delivered to the Town on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 prior to the Public Hearing. Item 2. #2 Heating Oil Bids will be opened Administrator’s Office, at 7:00 p.m. requested by Douglas Martin noon to 8 p.m. dependent patient. Chairman Non-COVID patients at Baystate All visitation is at the discretion All Public Buildings and publicly read at the Municipal Office Building, Christopher Patrick Higgins Item 3. Propane Gas Selectmen’s Meeting held 307 Main Street, P.O. Box and Ronald Carr Higgins 6/18, 6/25/2020 Medical Center, Baystate Noble of Baystate Health. for High Hawk Farm LLC, Hospital, Baystate Wing Hospital For the latest information on vis- Item 4. Heating at the Municipal Office 575, Gilbertville, MA Equipment Service Rates Building, 307 Main Street, 01031. a Marijuana Outdoor and Baystate Franklin Medical itor guidelines, people may visit Center are allowed one visitor at baystatehealth.org/visitors. a time in the hospital. Obstetrics patients who are in labor can have one birthing partner or one visitor. Barre Gazette Baystate Children’s Hospital will now allow one parent/guardian or Obituary Policy Public Notices one visitor at a time (only one per- son will be allowed in the patient’s Turley Publications offers two types of ARE NOW ONLINE room at a time). obituaries. No visitors are allowed for One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Email all notices to [email protected] COVID patients at all hospitals, the name of deceased, date of death and funeral 1 except: date and place. Access archives and digital tear sheets by Patients under the age of 18 are The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, newspaper title. allowed one parent or guardian. 2 which allows families to publish extended death Obstetrics patients who are in Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ notice information of their own choice and may labor are allowed one birthing part- public notice web site to search all notices in ner. include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. NOTICE Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement Fridays noon for Monday holidays. the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for Exceptions will be made only when the family more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. space occupied by the item in the advertisement. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Page 10 • Barre Gazette • June 25, 2020 Public Safety

Hubbardston Police Log Barre Police Log

Sunday, June 14 Madison Way – Transported to Hospital Friday, June 19 Sunday, June 14 Ambulance Signed Refusal Street – Fire Extinguished 7:15 a.m. Officer Initiated Main 8:18 p.m. Motor Vehicle Erratic 8:01 a.m. Suspicious Activity 5:31 p.m. Assault West Street – 3:58 p.m. Recreational Vehicle Street – Transported to Hospital Wednesday, June 17 Burnshirt Road – Area Search Negative Sunrise Avenue – Officer Advised Officer Spoke to Party Complaint Old Coldbrook Road – Gone 8:13 a.m. 911 Transfer Adams Road 3:20 a.m. Suspicious Activity 8:35 p.m. Fire, Illegal Burn 8:31 p.m. Disturbance, Noise Summons: Shane A. Taylor, 44, on Arrival – Call Transferred Worcester Road – Officer Spoke to Party Williamsville Road – No Fire Service Complaint Fir Street – Negative Barre 5:02 p.m. Alarm, Commercial 9:19 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 4:54 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Necessary Contact Assault and Battery; Disorderly Williamsville Road – Building Checked/ Worcester Road – No Fire Service Gardner Road – Referred to Other 9:16 p.m. Disturbance, Noise 10:32 p.m. Fire, Medical Conduct Secured Necessary Agency Complaint Old Westminster Road – Emergency Cut Off Road – 8:34 p.m. Suspicious Activity Peach 9:18 p.m. Disturbance, Noise 10:45 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 5:32 a.m. Fire, Motor Vehicle New Area Search Negative Transported to Hospital Street – Area Search Negative Complaint Murphy Road – Area Search Abandoned/Silent Midstate Trail – Templeton Road – Vehicle Towed 11:53 p.m. Fire, Medical Negative Confirmed Misdial 10:15 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Saturday, June 20 Monday, June 15 Emergency West Street – Transported 9:18 p.m. Disturbance, Noise Abandoned/Silent Old Princeton Road – 7:24 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 6:59 a.m. Fraud Washburn Road – to Hospital Saturday, June 20 Complaint Ragged Hill Road – Area Confirmed Misdial New Templeton Road – Officer Spoke Officer Spoke to Party 12:52 a.m. Open Door/Window Patrolled 12:21 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ to Party 9:56 a.m. Fraud High Street North – Thursday, June 18 Valley Road – Building Checked/ Abandoned/Silent Worcester Road – No 2:01 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Services Rendered 10:09 a.m. Recreational Vehicle Secured Monday, June 15 Action Required New Westminster Road – Transported 11:47 a.m. Fraud Cutler Road – Complaint Trafalgar Square – Area 10:33 a.m. Disturbance, Person 7:28 p.m. Recreational Vehicle 3:19 p.m. Alarm, Residential to Hospital Information Taken Search Negative James Street – Officer Spoke to Party Complaint Adams Road – Officer Spoke Dogwood South Road – Area Patrolled 2:54 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 1:56 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 11:16 a.m. Threats South Street – 1:43 p.m. Suspicious Activity to Party 4:48 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street – Report Filed South Street – Transported to Hospital Report Filed Stetson Road – Negative Contact 9:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Plum Tree Lane – Ambulance Signed 7:42 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 1:25 p.m. Fraud South Barre Road 5:18 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Worcester Road – Citation Issued Refusal Mayo Road – Ambulance Signed Tuesday, June 16 – Officer Spoke to Party Hancock Road – Transported to 7:21 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Refusal 3:03 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 2:28 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Hospital Tuesday, June 16 Gardner Road – Transported to Hospital 8:28 p.m. Disturbance, Person(s) Abandoned/ Silent Allen Hill Road – Vernon Avenue – Transported to 11:59 p.m. Fire, Medical 5:58 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Upper Intervale Road – Investigation Negative Contact Hospital Emergency Old Coldbrook Road – 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911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Abandoned/Silent Hancock Road – Road – Officer Spoke to Party Wednesday, June 17 Hill Drive – Party Departed Without Saturday, June 20 Suspicious Worcester Road – No Action Required Officer Advised 11:59 a.m. Motor Vehicle Disabled Incident 12:51 a.m. Alarm, Residential Old 12:31 a.m. Suspicious Person Friday, June 19 9:42 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 2:16 p.m. Recreational Vehicle North Brookfield Road – Officer Spoke Turnpike Road – Referred to Other Vernon Avenue – Officer Spoke to 4:15 p.m. Suspicious Activity to Party Worcester Road – Citation Issued Agency Complaint High Street South – Officer Advised Party Worcester Road – Officer Advised 5:22 p.m. Fraud South Road – 10:29 a.m. Vandalism Spencer Road 2:14 a.m. Fire, Illegal Burn Oak Officer Advised Friday, June 19 – Report Filed 2:23 p.m. Assault Oak Street – 9:18 a.m. Alarm, Residential Bechan 10:38 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Thursday, June 18 Road – Building Checked/Secured Abandoned/Silent Crawford Road – 7:14 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 2:10 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Information Taken Flint Road – Referred to Other Agency Brookfield Road – Citation Issued 9:01 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 4:56 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Sunday, June 21 Petersham Police Log Abandoned/Silent Crawford Road – Flint Road – Services Rendered 12:23 a.m. Disturbance, Noise Information Taken Complaint Bechan Road – Area Search 11:02 a.m. Suspicious Activity Forest Negative Friday, May 1 Street – Citation Issued 2:28 p.m. Missing Person Out of 6:06 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 8:26 p.m. Safety Hazard Rte. 32A – Town – Unknown Outcome Hardwick Road – Officer Handled Unknown Outcome 7:20 p.m. Animal Call West Road – 8:27 p.m. Safety Hazard Hardwick Services Rendered Saturday, May 2 Road – Unknown Outcome Hardwick Police Log 11:17 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 8:29 p.m. Safety Hazard Old Barre Sunday, May 24 New Athol Road – Transferred Call to Road – Merge 1:30 p.m. Medical Emergency North C1 8:32 p.m. Safety Hazard Old Barre Main Street – Transported to Hospital Monday, June 8 Prospect Street – Spoken To Wednesday, June 17 Road – Services Rendered 7:05 p.m. Neighbor Dispute 12:02 p.m. 911 – Medical 7:58 p.m. 911 – Disturbance North 8:59 a.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call Monday, May 4 8:45 p.m. Safety Hazard Rte. 32A – Nichewaug Road – Officer Handled Unknown Outcome Emergency Church Lane – Transported Street – Transported to Hospital Barre Road – Spoken To 6:17 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Nelson to Hospital 11:29 p.m. Phone – Medical 10:49 a.m. Initiated – Safety Hazard 10:10 p.m. Safety Hazard Flat Rock Monday, May 25 Road – Negative Contact Road – Unknown Outcome 1:44 p.m. Phone – Forgery/Fraud Emergency Church Lane – Transported Highland Terrace – Dispatch Handled 11:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North 10:24 p.m. Safety Hazard Carter Jackson Road – Report Taken to Hospital 1:58 p.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call Friday, May 8 Main Street – Citation Issued Fiske Road – Officer Handled Pond Road – Removed Hazard 9:55 a.m. 911/Hang-up Call North 12:29 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop South Tuesday, June 9 Saturday, June 13 8:35 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 10:51 p.m. Safety Hazard South Main Street – Spoken To Main Street – Written Warning Stop Upper Church Street – Services Street – Taken/Referred to Other Agency 3:36 a.m. Phone – Welfare Check 2:45 a.m. 911 – Medical Emergency 6:51 p.m. Complaint/Motor Vehicle 12:58 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Rendered Hardwick Road – Transported to North Road – Transported to Hospital Operations Leighton Road – Negative Road – Citation Issued 8:54 p.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call Saturday, May 16 Hospital 5:19 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency Contact 6:30 p.m. Fire Alarm North Main Czesky Road – Transported to Hospital Bridge Street – Transported to Hospital 8:45 a.m. Motor Vehicle Street – Investigated Wednesday, June 10 Investigation North Main Street – Officer Saturday, May 9 Handled 9:15 a.m. 911 – Medical Emergency For the week of June 15-22, Thursday, June 18 Tuesday, May 26 5:55 p.m. Medical Emergency East 10:12 a.m. Medical Emergency Main Street – Transported to Hospital the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 11:41 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard 2:21 a.m. Alarm Common Street – Street – Transported to Hospital West Street – Transported to Hospital 9:48 a.m. 911 – Animal Call Department conducted 72 building/ Hardwick Road – Officer Handled Transferred Call to C1 property checks, 8 radar assignments, Greenwich Road – Services Rendered Sunday, May 10 Tuesday, May 19 6:07 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 2:21 p.m. Initiated – Larceny/Theft/ 12 motor vehicle stops, 10 directed/area Friday, June 19 Hardwick Road – Written Warning 9:43 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Shoplifting Patrill Hollow Road – Officer patrols, 7 traffic controls, 11 emergency 10:15 a.m. Phone – Fire Alarm 1:41 p.m. Assist Citizen East Street Main Street – Citation Issued Handled 911 calls, 2 community policing, 1 com- Church Lange – False Alarm – Officer Handled Thursday, May 28 1:04 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North 2:34 p.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call plaint/motor vehicle operation, 2 parking 9:14 p.m. 911 – Complaint Bridge 4:15 p.m. Assist Citizen East Street Main Street – Citation Issued 9:28 a.m. 911 Misdial South Main Hardwick Road – Officer Handled complaints, 2 animal calls and 3 assist Street – Officer Handled – Officer Handled 2:02 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Shaw Street – Checked/Secured 2:59 p.m. Initiated – Trespass Lower other agency, in the town of Hardwick. 11:02 p.m. Phone – Suspicious 6:19 p.m. Assist Citizen East Street Road – Citation Issued 12:22 p.m. Unattended Death West Road – Spoken To Activity Pine Street – Negative Contact – Merge Monday, June 15 Road – Officer Handled 9:35 p.m. 911 – Motor Vehicle Monday, May 11 Accident Jackson Road – Arrest(s) 12:09 p.m. 911 – Complaint/Motor Saturday, June 20 Friday, May 22 Friday, May 29 5:19 a.m. Medical Emergency South Made Vehicle Operations Barre Road – 6:50 p.m. Phone – 911 Misdial Barre 1:17 p.m. Notification Barre Road – Street – Transported to Hospital 10:23 a.m. 911/Hang-up Call North Negative Contact Road – Services Rendered No Action Required 10:14 a.m. 911 Misdial North Main Main Street – Unfounded Thursday, June 11 3:03 p.m. Phone – Parking 6:59 p.m. 911 – 911 Misdial Barre 1:56 p.m. Alarm, Burglar Harvard Street – Spoken To 1:41 p.m. 911 Misdial North Main 6:21 a.m. 911 – Medical Emergency Complaint Bridge Street – Officer Road – Merge Forest – Checked/Secured 3:03 p.m. Suspicious Activity South Street – Spoken To North Road – Transported to Hospital Handled 6:07 p.m. Complaint North Main Main Street – Services Rendered 9:30 a.m. 911 – 911 Misdial Prouty 4:07 p.m. Phone – Animal Call North Sunday, June 21 Street – Services Rendered Saturday, May 30 Road – Removed Hazard 5:02 p.m. Complaint Nelson Road – 6:47 p.m. Complaint Briggs Road – Road – Dispatch Handled 10:47 a.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 11:45 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Spoken To Officer Handled 10:16 a.m. Animal Call New Salem 10:02 a.m. Phone – Medical Stop Shunpike Road – Written Warning Road – Investigated Emergency Main Street – Services Stop Main Street – Vehicle Towed 11:04 a.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Tuesday, May 12 Saturday, May 23 Rendered Stop Shunpike Road – Citation Issued Tuesday, June 16 3:17 p.m. Medical Emergency Sunday, May 31 12:30 p.m. 911 – Complaint Church 11:33 a.m. Phone – 911/Hang-up 10:40 a.m. Safety Hazard Dugway Carberry Road – Transported to 8:01 a.m. Complaint/Motor Vehicle Lane – Officer Handled 9:06 a.m. Phone – Parking Call Barre Road – Unfounded Road – Services Rendered Hospital Operations Unknown – Spoken To 5:04 p.m. 911 – Motor Vehicle Complaint Bridge Street – Spoken To 12:41 p.m. 911 – Safety Hazard 1:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Accident With Injury Prouty Road – 4:56 p.m. Initiated – Property Salem Road – Written Warning 9:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Turkey Street – Removed Hazard Main Street – Citation Issued Transported to Hospital Damage Prouty Road – Could Not 4 p.m. Initiated – Harassment Main Friday, May 15 1:53 p.m. Complaint Barre Road – 8:10 p.m. 911 – Neighbor Dispute Located 1:45 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East Services Rendered 10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Street – Spoken To Road – Citation Issued Hardwick Road – Investigated 5 p.m. Other – Larceny/Theft/ 5:54 p.m. 911 – Complaint Shoplifting Lower Road – Officer Greenwich Road – Investigated Friday, June 12 Handled 7:29 p.m. 911 – Animal Call North 11:56 a.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call 8:43 p.m. Phone – Disturbance Road – Negative Contact Bridge Street – Officer Handled Rutland Police Log

Sunday, June 14 7:28 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Friday, June 19 New Braintree Police Log 9:56 a.m. Alarm, Residential Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – Officer 8:46 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Wildbrook Drive – Building Checked/ Advised Abandoned/Silent Michael Drive – Secured 8:50 p.m. Fraud Maple Avenue – Confirmed Misdial Monday, June 8 Vehicle Operations Bernard Whitney Hardwick Road – Call Cancelled 10:28 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Report Filed 12:35 p.m. Threats Grizzly Drive – 10:55 a.m. Phone –Safety Hazard Road – Officer Handled Wednesday, June 17 Abandoned/Silent Locke Road – 11:52 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Officer Advised Oakham Road – Taken/Referred to 9:59 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 12:45 a.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Information Taken Abandoned/Silent Lord Lane – 7:55 p.m. Suspicious Activity Barre Other Agency Stop Bernard Whitney Road – Citation Call Dennis Whitney Road – Services 12:59 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Confirmed Misdial Paxton Road – Officer Spoke to Party 9:19 p.m. Phone – Complaint Rail Issued Rendered Abandoned/Silent Campbell Tower – 9:07 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Trail – Spoken To Sunday, June 14 8:41 a.m. Initiated – Motor Information Taken Wednesday, June 17 Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – Vehicle Stop Barre Road – Written 3:02 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 8:18 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Confirmed Misdial 7:20 a.m. 911 – Lockout Pierce Wednesday, June 10 Warning Ridge Road – Transported to Hospital Mark Circle – Transported to Hospital 10:59 p.m. Suspicious Person Road – Services Rendered 3:44 p.m. Initiated – Animal Call 9:26 a.m. 911 – 911 Misdial West 9:29 a.m. Identity Theft Jamie Ann Bushy Lane – Party Departed Without Prouty Road – Services Rendered Brookfield Road – Dispatch Handled Monday, June 15 Drive – Officer Spoke to Party Incident For the week of June 15-22, 3:21 p.m. 911 – 911/Hang-up Call 8:44 a.m. Fraud Crestview Drive – 4:51 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple the Hardwick/New Braintree Police Oakham Road – Services Rendered Report Filed Avenue – Written Warning Saturday, June 20 Friday, June 12 Department conducted 33 building/ 11:34 a.m. Suspicious Activity 5 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple 9:49 a.m. 911 Transfer Thompson 4:03 p.m. 911 – 911 Misdial Sibley property checks, 9 radar assignments, Prospect Street – Officer Spoke to Party Avenue – Written Warning Road – Call Transferred Road – Investigated 3 motor vehicle stops, 25 directed/area Thursday, June 18 11:37 a.m. Trespassing 5:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple 12:27 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident patrols, 4 traffic controls, 4 emergen- 1:57 p.m. Phone – Complaint/Motor Sassawanna Road – Report Filed Avenue – Written Warning Pommogussett Road – Report Filed Saturday, June 13 cy 911 calls, 1 community policing, 2 Vehicle Operations Hardwick Road – 12:36 p.m. Fraud Jackson Avenue – 5:26 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:31 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 8:21 a.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle scams, 1 forgery/fraud, 3 LTC/FID, 1 Unfounded Report Filed Wachusett Street – Citation Issued Abandoned/Silent Rufus Putnam Drive Stop Hardwick Road – Citation Issued complaint/motor vehicle operation and 2:42 p.m. Phone – Scam West Brookfield Road – Officer Handled 1:56 p.m. Disturbance, Person 5:37 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East – Confirmed Misdial 12:08 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 1 lockout in the town of New Braintree. County Road – Written Warning Stop Barre Road – Citation Issued 3:23 p.m. Phone – Scam Gilbertville Maple Avenue – Investigated 1:08 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Monday, June 15 Road – Spoken To 2:15 p.m. Fraud Blueberry Lane – 6:09 p.m. Fraud Maple Avenue – Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – 1:47 p.m. Phone – Complaint/Motor Officer Spoke to Party 6:58 p.m. Initiated – Community Officer Spoke to Party Confirmed Misdial Vehicle Operations Dennis Whitney 7:48 p.m. Disturbance, Noise Policing Barre Road – Spoken To Friday, June 19 3:16 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 3:52 p.m. Suspicious Person East Road – Negative Contact Complaint Central Tree Road – Officer 2:29 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency 10:27 a.m. Phone – Forgery/Fraud Abandoned/Silent Campbell Tower – Hill Road – Officer Spoke to Party Tuesday, June 16 Information Taken Spoke to Party 7:46 p.m. Aviation Accidents Barre Road – Transported to Hospital Bernard Whitney Road – Spoken To 10:45 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East 7:37 p.m. Phone – Complaint/Motor 3:21 p.m. Disturbance, Person(s) Maple Avenue – No Fire Service 8:29 a.m. 911 – Medical Emergency Jamie Ann Drive – Peace Restored County Road – Written Warning Necessary 4:24 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 8 p.m. Suspicious Person Phillips Abandoned/Silent Paxton – Referred to Thursday, June 18 Road – Transported to Hospital Other Agency 2:40 p.m. Fraud Edson Avenue – 8:25 p.m. Disturbance, Person River 7:28 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Officer Advised Road – Investigated Abandoned/Silent East County Road – 3:30 p.m. Disturbance, Person(s) 8:28 p.m. Disturbance, Person Confirmed Misdial Jamie Ann Drive – Peace Restored Upper Intervale Road – Investigation 8:17 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 3:50 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident (Ongoing) THE BARRE GAZETTE – Serving the towns of Barre, Kenwood Drive – Transported to Pommogussett Road – Vehicle Towed Summons: Mark E. Johnson, 48, Hospital 7:02 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Hubbardston 11:27 p.m. Suspicious Activity Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – Assault with Dangerous Weapon; Hardwick, Hubbardston,New Braintree, North Brookfield, Glenwood Road – Officer Spoke to Confirmed Misdial Disorderly Conduct Party 8:50 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 11:02 p.m. Suspicious Person Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – Briarwood Road – Officer Spoke to Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 Tuesday, June 16 Confirmed Misdial Party 3:49 p.m. Disturbance, Person(s) 9:22 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Thornapple Circle – Report Filed River Road – Transported to Hospital June 25, 2020 • Barre Gazette • Page 11

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