TOWN CRIER March 24, 2017 MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Vol. 10 No. 12 Est. 2007 • Mailed FREE to all 12,800 Milford addresses www.TownCrier.us

Community Student Advocates for Special Celebrate Milford Returns Forum on Olympics Recognized on May 20 Education By Kevin Rudden A Community Forum Staff Reporter/Columnist on K-12 Education will “Celebrate Milford” will return for a be held at Nipmuc second year on Saturday, May 20 from Regional High School on 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Milford Town Park. Wednesday, March 29 Selectmen approved all the necessary from 6 to 8 p.m. Please permits for the event at their March 13 join Massachusetts meeting. Commissioner of The event debuted last year to celebrate Elementary and the town’s culture, history and community Secondary Education diversity. Like last year’s event, this year’s will feature a youth Mitchell Chester in organization parade, live music, a Kids Zone play area, craft and food a regional town hall vendors and a beer garden. meeting to discuss the “It was a great event last year. We want to make it better,” said Paul successes and challenges Pellegrini, one of Celebrate Milford’s organizers. President Joseph of the state’s K-12 public Soares said this year’s event will be “very similar to last year’s.” Now a education system and 5013c charitable organization, Celebrate Milford is striving to donate how the education $5,000 towards the new Memorial Elementary School playground, he department and school said. districts work together All three selectmen said they attended last year’s event. “I got to enjoy to support teaching and Milford High School students Emma Mazzarelli (left) and Cullen O’Hayre it last year with my family,” Selectman William Kingkade said. “It’s learning at the local level. (second from left) recently were honored by State Representative Brian Murray. amazing the event went as smooth as it did,” Selectman Brian Murray The commissioner’s D. Milford, (second from right) and the Milford Board of Selectmen for meeting added. “If last year was any indication, this year will be better.” opening presentation will with the state’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to help advocate The board voted unanimously to grant a permit for a youth parade be followed by a Q&A for federal funding for Special Olympics and other programs for special needs to begin at 10 a.m. at the Stacy Middle School loop, proceed up session. Please register students. “They advocated for the programs and the differences they make Spruce Street to Congress St., then go down Walnut St. and end at at www.doe.mass.edu/ in their lives,” explained Jennifer Walsh, Transition/Vocation coordinator at the Memorial Elementary School loop. Also approved were: hanging conference/?Conference Milford Public Schools (right). “It was a very important day to represent not a banner across Main St. from April 20 through May 20, a live ID=9510. only Milford, but Massachusetts,” said Mazzarelli. “It was a very long day for entertainment permit from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 20 and an All- Sponsored by the us,” O’Hayre said. Kevin Rudden photo alcoholic Beverages license from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 20. Mendon Upton Regional School District, the event is open to all surrounding districts, including Six Contested Races in April 4 Town Election Trash Collection Milford. By Kevin Rudden vacated by Brian Murray as of campaign for one of the two Costs to Rise by Staff Reporter/Columnist midnight on April 3. positions available. Voters will be choosing • Board of Assessors, one-year • Planning Board, for five years: 10 Percent candidates in five contested unexpired term: Local realtor Incumbent John Cook is being races on the ballot and electing Joshua Lioce and Charles Skaff, challenged by Michael Visconti, By Kevin Rudden Town Meeting Members across retired Town Hall maintenance a former Zoning Board of Staff Reporter/Columnist all eight precincts in the April 4 supervisor, are vying for the Appeals member. Republic Services, the company collecting Milford’s

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PRSRT STD candidate running for Board of Samuel Bonasoro. term: Nadine Ladeau, Robert U.S. Postage ermit No. 55800 P Library Trustees is making that • Board of Library Trustees, for Sheedy and Scott Vecchiolla are than a decade, is proposing a 10 position a sixth contested race. three years: Former trustees competing for the position left percent cost increase when its In the order they appear on the Ronald Auger and Edward vacant by the death of Barbara contract is extended beyond the ballot, the contested races are: Bertorelli are on the ballot Clement. current fiscal year. Dan Higgins, • Selectman, for three years: for the two available seats. In the order they appear on the the company’s Area Municipal Incumbent William Buckley In addition, Lena McCarthy, ballot, incumbent candidates Services Manager, attributed is being challenged by John a Planning Board member, seeking to be re-elected without the increase to his company trying to cover increases it has Erickson, who serves on is conducting a write-in TOWN ELECTION p 5 the School Committee to pay for wait times at the and is the town’s Building Wheelabrator incinerator in Commissioner. Milford Polling Places Millbury, fuel and prevailing • Selectman, two-year Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following wages. “With the prevailing wage unexpired term: Jessica locations: Labrecque, former up so high, we’re under water. Commission on Disability • Precinct 1 and 6: Milford Senior Center, 60 North Bow St. We just can’t afford it,” he said. chair Harold Rhodes and • Precinct 2 and 3: Italian American Veterans Hall - The prevailing wage rate rose by Michael Walsh, currently 4 Hayward Field 10.5 percent to $33.20 per hour, POSTAL PATRON POSTAL MA 01757 MILFORD, School Committee chair and • Precincts 4, 5, 7 and 8: Milford Portuguese Club, Higgins explained at the Board of Health’s March 13 meeting. Youth Commission chair, are 119 Prospect Heights competing for the seat being He termed it the first double- Town Crier Publications Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, TRASH p 19

Please Vote Mike Visconti for me on April 4 for Planning Board What’s New at the Zoo— Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern By Jane Bigda Editor The local restaurant scene has expanded and diners are responding. “We are busy every weekend night and recommend people call for a reservation,” said Bob Demarias, general manager of the new Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern at Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon. Opening in early February, the large open-plan dining room done in warm wood tones features a brick pizza oven, where diners can watch A stone fireplace with comfortable seating and an their pies being made; a massive enclosed climate controlled deck offer diners a variety stone fireplace where patrons of seating options at the new Galliford’s Restaurant & can enjoy a drink on overstuffed Tavern, which is adjacent to Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. sofas; and a gleaming, wooden, three-sided bar. A unique feature of the restaurant is the glassed-in, climate-controlled deck that runs the length of the dining room offering a view of the zoo and come April, when the facility reopens for the season, the animals in the African Plains exhibit. The restaurant is open year round and caters to both zoo visitors and those who just want a meal. Seasonal options on the winter menu include area favorites such as New England Clam Bake Chowder, giant burgers, Poutine and Cottage Pie. Chef Geo Daniels of nearby Rhode Island tries to use local ingredients, especially seafood from the North Atlantic and Port Judith Calamari. He will also be changing the menu seasonally to reflect what is available in the market. Local brewers are featured on tap at the full-service bar which offers beers from Wachusett Brewing, Berkshire Brewing Company of South Deerfield, Wormtown Brewery of Worcester, Ipswich Ale, White Lion Brewery of Springfield and Start Line Brewing Company of Hopkinton along with Sam Adams. Cindy Lavoie, one the five Brewer children who own Galliford’s and the zoo, is proud of her family’s abilities. “We are the fourth generation, now going on the fifth to own this business,” said Lavoie referring to the zoo which was started by her grandfather Justin F. Southwick. “Private businesses owned by one family for generations are few and far between. We like to pride ourselves that we have succeeded and are expanding,” she said. The new restaurant, reflects that pride, since the Brewer children named it after their father, Robert Galliford Brewer. Closed on Mondays, Galliford’s is open Tuesday through Thursday for dinner and Friday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Demarias said the restaurant expects to expand its hours when the zoo is open, April through October. He added a new addition, a lower level function room, should open for the holiday season. Come in now for CDs For more information, call Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern at 508-928-0928 or visit with a Homefield SouthwicksZoo.com . Advantage! Claflin Hill Symphony Winds Up 2016-17 Season The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra’s truthfully, we could probably program an (CHSO) 2016-17 successful season is entire season of full symphony concerts coming to a close with three concerts. featuring music used in the movies.” The annual Family Symphony Matinee, Other highlights of the concert will Classical Guys Go to the Movies!, will CHYS Concerto Competition Winner be held on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Matthew Pearl performing as featured in the Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St. soloist in a movement of the Weber Student musicians of the Claflin Hill Clarinet Concerto with the CHSO and Youth Symphonies (CHYS) will perform an Instrument Petting Zoo will be held alongside of their CHSO mentors offering before the performance allowing audience music of some of the classical masters, members can try out the various orchestra 6-Month CD 12-Month CD 36-Month CD such as Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Bach, instruments with the help of CHSO % % Borodin and Rossini – works that were musicians and staff from Music &Arts in % * * APY* 1.00APY 1.50APY used in the 20th century in movies and Milford. 0.50 cartoons. German composer Richard Tickets for the Family Symphony Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkeries” was used concert are $12, and $8 student/senior/ To celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Milford Square branch, we to great acclaim in Apocalypse Now as well veteran, and can be purchased on line at are offering three special CDs with excellent rates. Pick the one that’s as in Bugs Bunny cartoons featuring Elmer www.claflinhill.org Fudd, and even in the recent Tom Cruise Other concerts coming up in April right for you and take advantage of this grand opening special! movie, Valkerie. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue include the season finale of the CHSO • Some of the highest CD rates anywhere! became a centerpiece of the Disney classic Alternatives Chamber Series at the Singh • Only $1,000.00 minimum to open Fantasia. Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” was Performance Center in Whitinsville on • Available only at our Milford Square branch featured in The Black Swan. Friday evening April 7, featuring Paul “Many people are more familiar with Surapine – Family & Friends and the so-called ‘classical’ music than they season Finale of the CHSO 2016-17 – realize – much of the greatest musical Roadtrip – featuring music of American masterpieces have found themselves at composers Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, home in everyday life, and often, these William Schuman and Lawrence Wallach movies generate a new interest in a certain on Saturday, April 29. composer, such as Amadeus which was a Tickets for all upcoming CHSO concerts Milford Square • 138 South Main Street • Milford • 508.839.5493 G R A F T O N • www.homefieldcu.com • M I L F O R D biopic about Mozart, or Moonstruck which can be purchased at www.claflinhill.org. featured great opera arias of Puccini,” *APYs (Annual Percentage Yield) accurate as of 3/1/17 and subject to change without notice. Available only on new money to Homefield Credit Union. $1,000 minimum to open and earn said Paul Surapine, CHSO Executive & stated APY. Fees could reduce earnings on account. Early withdrawal penalties may be imposed. Artistic Director. This concert is but a short segment of some of those works, but

2 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 Selectmen’s Races Dominate Local Election

By Kevin Rudden Department if he were elected a Where the Board of Selectmen Candidates Stand on Issues Staff Reporter/Columnist selectman and retained his job as In less than two weeks, Milford the town’s Building Commissioner. Harold Rhodes Mike Walsh Bill Buckley John Erickson voters will go to the polls to vote for He will resign from the School Biggest Issues --- Traffic Congestion --- Stormwater management --- Stormwater management --- Working together as a community local town government candidates, Committee is elected a selectman, he Facing Town --- Fiscal Control --- Water Company purchase --- Water Company purchase --- Stormwater management --- Transparency --- Middle School East reuse --- Incentivizing new business --- Water Company purchase an election dominated by separate, said. “They’re very few real conflicts,” --- Middle School East reuse contested races to be on the Board he stated. Retail Marijuana Against Against Wants town to vote on whether Against of Selectmen: a two-year seat being But, Buckley called the conflict of Sales in Downtown or not to allow in town vacated by State Representative interest question “the elephant in the Proposition 2 ½ Against Against, but would not rule Against Against, but would not rule out in a Brian Murray and a three-year seat room.” He added, “The challenges Tax Overrides and out in a catastrophic event catastrophic event Debt Exclusions currently held by William Buckley. are enormous. It may be legal but Four of the five candidates running the question for the voter is, “Is it Creating a Town Need to study current In favor In favor Against Human Resources duties of Benefits manager for these offices participated in right?’” Buckley also questioned how Department and Personnel Boards candidate forums last week. Erickson could do a performance Creating a Dog Yes Yes, if land is available for it Yes, is location is found Yes Jessica Labrecque, Harold Rhodes review for Town Administrator Park and Michael Walsh are running for Richard Villani who would be Buying the Milford Yes Not sure. Wants to weigh Not asked at forums Not asked at forums the two-year seat. Labrecque did not conducting Erickson’s performance Water Company costs of private vs. public participate in the two forums and review as Building Commissioner. ownership has not been actively campaigning. Walsh, who has served on the Support Police Not asked at forums Not asked at forums Yes Yes Department Incumbent Buckley is being School Committee since 2009, said Cooperating with challenged by John Erickson for the he would serve out the final year ICE three-year seat. of his term on that board if elected Support for Second Not asked at forums Not asked at forums Yes Yes During the two candidate forums, a selectman. He would resign Year of Bus Service the biggest disputes centered on from serving on the Milford Youth Expand Board of Not asked at forums Not asked at forums Yes, after a Town Meeting Yes Selectmen to Five study committee looks at it Rhodes saying he would be a “full- Commission since that board is Members time selectmen” and Erickson’s appointed by selectmen, he said. discussion of the conflicts of interest His reasons for running are “to he would need to avoid if he held bring my leadership and management multiple positions. experience to the Board of view to another over time. “You percent increase. Walsh replied the School Committee have Rhodes used the term “full-time” to Selectmen” and ensure that all issues can count on me to always follow that no final School Committee prepared him for “making strong stress he had no other commitments are evaluated “in an open and honest through,” he said. budget has been submitted yet. and independent decisions” as a and would focus his efforts on trying manner.” Said Walsh, “I want to give Milford needs a fresh viewpoint, Buckley said he is running selectman. He termed “being an to ease traffic congestion, revitalize back to the community because Rhodes said, because “in the past for re-election “because there’s a independent decision maker” as downtown Milford and make local I can.” He cited “being able to get 20 years, Milford has not really significant amount of work to be his biggest leadership attribute. government more “transparent” people to work together and move made the strides forward that other done.” His leadership attribute, All four candidates had ideas to residents. Walsh contended the forward” as his biggest leadership communities have,” especially in he said, is collaborating with on how to develop the vacant term meant his opponent would attribute. “I believe Milford is a great terms of encouraging business and listening to other people. He Archer Rubber property, calling be interfering with the daily work community to get involved in, great to locate here and improving the also believes in challenging town for it to be studied for pollutants of the town’s full-time professional to live in and great to raise a family quality of life. “Milford today is a employees to step outside of their before deciding what to do there. department heads. “It’s a part-time in,” Walsh said. wonderful place to live. Milford to “comfort zones,” he said. “I think Erickson reminded people that job,” he said of the selectman’s role. Rhodes, a member of the town’s me is a place where you give back,” we’ve been successful because we the site is still privately owned. Erickson explained that, Commission on Disability, said, he said. challenge each other,” he said. All four candidates also spoke of after talking to the state Ethics “I have the necessary business Rhodes said it’s not enough to Erickson said his 14 years as the secondary effects of illegal Commission, he would have to only experience.” His biggest leadership claim to be a fiscal conservative, a town employee, running his immigration on the community take one paycheck and not vote on attribute, he said, was being able noting the School Committee family’s electrical contractor but said the town does welcome any issues pertaining to the Building to move people from one point of proposed a budget with a six business and his two years on legal immigrants.

MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 3 Portion of Rt. 146 Closed for Bridge Reconstruction The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) reminds drivers that parts of Rt. 146 in North Smithfield will be closed during the replacement the Rt. 5/Central St. bridge. On Friday, March 24 at 10 p.m. through midnight on Saturday, March 25, RIDOT must close portions of Rt. 146 to allow for the safe demolition of the old bridge which passes over the highway. At times, the closure will affect both directions of Rt. 146, with traffic detouring on Rt. 146A. The specifics on the closures and reopening of portions of Rt. 146 North and South are: • March 24 at 10 p.m.: Rt. 146 North and South closed between the Forestdale/ Slatersville exit, North Smithfield and Exit 1, Uxbridge. • March 25 at 8 a.m.: The right lane reopens on Rt. 146 South • March 25 at 4 p.m.: All lanes open on Rt. 146 South • March 25 at midnight: All lanes open on Rt. 146 North Motorists can expect delays during the closure periods, and the use of alternate routes is recommended. RIDOT chose to do this work on a weekend when traffic volumes are reduced, to minimize impact to travelers. The Central Street Bridge itself will be closed until late fall. Final completion of the $7.7 million project is expected in spring 2018. The bridge has been structurally deficient for 18 years, and currently has a 24-ton weight limit. As the bridge will be completely replaced, the new structure will be safe for use by all legal load trucks. All detour routes cross over the state line into Massachusetts. RIDOT is coordinating with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and neighboring communities in Massachusetts regarding all closures. Rt. 146 Detours, March 24-25 Northbound: • All traffic must take the Forestdale/Slatersville exit • Bear right onto School Street • Turn left onto Rt. 146A North • Turn left for on-ramp to return to Rt. 146 North Southbound: • All traffic must take Exit 1 in Massachusetts for Rt. 146A • Bear left for Rt. 146A South • Take ramp on right to return to Rt. 146 South All dates are weather-dependent and subject to change. To sign up for weekly updates on this or other RIDOT projects around the state, contact [email protected]. Visit www. dot.ri.gov or follow RIDOTnews on Facebook or Twitter for timely information on construction projects and traffic conditions.

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Palliative least 12 times a year in The Milford • Leonard Izzo, Sr., to a three-year three-year terms available: Nicole care can be provided alongside curative care and is Town Crier. Features include a term on the Board of Health; Romiglio, Brad Mattscheck, for people of any age, at any stage in an illness. • Joseph Niro, to a three-year term on William Hennessey, Darlene Jones listing in this directory, discounts Presenters that evening will include Anthony and a feature article about your the Board of Assessors; and Thomas Parente are running Wilson, MD; William Muller, MD; Fr. Larry • Paul Braza, to a three-year term on for re-election. There are no Esposito, chaplain; Amy Cornwell, Stephen’s business (size and frequency the Park Commission; candidates for wither the one, two- Ministry; Elaine Willey, director of Volunteer requirements apply). • Thomas Morelli, to a three-year year seat or one, three-year seat Services at Milford Regional; and the Reverend Business Name...... 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MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion RUMINATIONS A WORD FROM By Kevin Rudden THE PUBLISHER Milford Candidates Featured on Stop Complaining By Al Holman About Government 30 Minutes

and Participate; Town April 1st is By Kevin Rudden Assessors seat Meeting Members coming up in a few Staff Reporter/Columnist • February 24: Jessica Labrecque – Candidates in contested races in the April candidate for the two-year unexpired Needed days and this is a big day as far as I am concerned. You 4 Annual Town Election will be featured Board of Selectmen seat There are 27 Town Meeting Member seats with may ask why? Well, besides being a few guests on the next two episodes of 30 • February 17: Joshua Lioce – candidate no candidates running for them in the April 4 days from my birthday, which this year Minutes with The Town Crier, which airs for the one-year unexpired Board of Annual Town Election. I am going to use my wife’s method of Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on Milford TV – Assessors seat The vacancies exist in all of the town’s voting celebration which is a one week long, it is Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel • February 10: Harold Rhodes – districts: two in Precinct 1, five in Precinct 2, one a day when I can have just a little fun. 38. The shows also are available for candidate for the two-year unexpired in Precinct 3, seven in Precinct 4, two in Precinct Back in the day, when I was in viewing on YouTube. Board of Selectmen seat 5, three in Precinct 6, one in Precinct 7, and six in corporate America and had customers Candidates scheduled are: The April 7 episode will feature Precinct 8. and offices all over the country, I had to • Tonight: John Erickson: candidate for Amy Leone of Community Impact, These open seats equal 11 percent of the 240 talk to them daily. I would call the Dallas the three-year Board of Selectmen Inc. discussing opioid addiction and total elected Town Meeting Member positions. office and told the person that answered seat treatment. That’s a large number for an elected body the phone that it was Clark Kent from • March 31: William Buckley, candidate 30 Minutes with The Town Crier airs that – among its other duties – votes on the the Daily Planet. When I called the L.A for re-election to the three-year Board every other Friday evening on Milford town’s annual operating budget. And that budget office I would usually say it was Jack of Selectmen seat TV. The half-hour show is produced by spending makes up a giant portion of the costs Webb. The one that always caused a Episodes of 30 Minutes with The Town Town Crier Publications, Inc. – publishers that translate into the property taxes you pay. rhubarb in the office is when I would call Crier become available on YouTube on of The Milford Town Crier and The Upton And this apathy is a sign of the times, where the office in New Hampshire. I would tell the date they are first broadcast. Recent & Mendon Town Crier newspapers – people seem too busy to get involved in their the secretary that answered the phone it episodes on YouTube are: and focuses on Milford’s government, local government. In the case of Town Meeting was Father Murphy from the Home for • March 17: Michael Walsh – candidate culture and history, news, businesses Members, we’re talking a commitment of two or Unwed Mothers in L.A and I needed to for the two-year unexpired Board of and charitable organizations. The show three nighttime meetings, each between two and talk to him about his last trip to Southern Selectmen seat is co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al three hours long, annually California. I used to have a customer in • March 10: Charles Skaff – candidate Holman and Town Crier columnist Kevin I came across this quote from Massachusetts a large Integrated Circuit manufacturer for the one-year unexpired Board of Rudden. Senator Elizabeth Warren recently and – whether that I would have the receptionist tell the or not you like the speaker – it certainly rings person I was seeing that Bruce Wayne true: “If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re was here to see him. Everyone in the probably on the menu,” she said. reception area would laugh, but when MYSTERY PHOTO FROM MARCH 10 Local government is probably the only place the person would come right out and you that an elected official is really accountable to you. could see everyone thinking maybe it By this, I mean that once you go beyond your was a good trick. town government, you are dealing with regional, Based on what I have been watching Thanks to Casey Remick and Bobbi Cenedella of Consigli then state, and then national government officials. happening in D.C. these days, maybe Construction Company for Even if you know them personally, they usually April Fool’s Day is every day. I have supplying the Milford Town Crier are preoccupied by “broader” matters. heard some of the most redundant March 10 Mystery Photo. The But, your Town Meeting Members and your question in the hearings. Everyone on picture shows St. Mary of the elected town board members are your neighbors. the committee needs to first take a shot at Assumption Grade School, the They are very reachable if you want to complain the President or vociferously support the granite building that was located to them, agree with them, or disagree with them. President before they ever ask a question between St. Mary of the Assumption And, the votes they take, affect you directly. that goes to the point of the hearing. Church and the former Middle Let’s take a look at some of the things Town Then they ask a question already asked. School East, on Winter St. in an 1898 postcard. Meeting Members voted on last year: approving Just goes to show that who we sent Readers were familiar with the While Irene and Steven Rugoletti added, “We were a $95,364,863 operating budget; repairing to D.C. has an uncanny ability for school were many, including Frank so happy to see such a beautiful building saved.” the front stairs and railings at the Milford foolishness. “Sonny” Lancisi formerly of Milford Jean Ellen Shea, who also attended elementary Police Headquarters; eliminating the Capital Now for something totally different and now of Arizona, Jan Fornaciari school at St. Mary’s, wrote, “This place holds a Improvement Committee; enacting a new sign March 28th is Vietnam Veteran’s Day and Diane Menard correctly special spot in my heart. I have so many fond by-law; funding a pilot bus service in town; as established by President Obama, so identifying it. Alane Baker, who memories of this school and I think it’s one of the reasons why I became a teacher. I now teach at borrowing $2 million to build a sludge thickening if you meet a soldier who served over attended school there, noted, “It was Milford Catholic Elementary School along with building at the wastewater treatment plant; disassembled and rebuilt on Sumner there, please say thank you. one of my friends and classmates (Kathleen Moran) spending $1.1 million on a new ladder truck for And as I lean back in my chair here in St., Milford, and is now home to the Consigli Construction Company.” from St. Mary’s!” the Fire Department; and, putting $1.5 million my office looking out my window ... I am away in the town’s savings accounts. looking forward to spring. 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6 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 School News Spend Your Advertising Dollars It’s March Madness at 2016 National Principal of the Year WISELY — in the Newspaper Stacy Middle School New Mount St. Charles Academy People Love to Read! President Please support our advertisers - Alan Tenreiro, the United States 2016 National Principal of the tell them you saw their ad in The Year, has been named President of Town Crier Mount St. Charles Academy by the school’s board of directors. Tenreiro, currently principal of Cumberland High School (CHS), is a 1992 graduate of Mount St. Charles. “We are thrilled that we have the Celebrating opportunity to bring a Mountie Being in home,” said Gerry Piette, chair of Business Mount St. Charles Academy’s Board Since 1972 of Directors. “Alan Tenreiro is recognized nationally not just as Alan Tenreiro an exemplary principal but as an innovative instructional leader. I’m Civil Engineer & Land Survey Consultants not sure who is more excited, our board or Alan at what we will Milford, MA 01757 Franklin, MA 02038 Whitinsville, MA 01588 accomplish together in the coming years. He has already shared 508.473.6630 508.528.3221 508.234.6834 with us a preliminary vision for what the future holds. This is a 508.473.8243 (fax) 508.528.7921 (fax) 508.234.6723 (fax) great time to be an alum and an even better time to be a student.” Under Tenreiro’s leadership, Cumberland High School www.gandhengineering.com witnessed increases in academic achievement, graduation rates, and college admissions. The graduation rate increased from 80 One of the classroom doors at Stacy Middle percent in 2012 to 96 percent in 2016. CHS doubles its Advanced Where’s George? School decorated for March Madness Weeks Placement courses and expanded its STEM courses to include last year. Along with fun games and trivia pre-engineering, robotics, and a biotech careers pathway for for students, the staff was challenged to students. Zenith decorate their doors in their alma mater’s “Coming home to Mount means a lot to me,” Tenreiro said. theme to promote college awareness and “As a graduate, a former teacher, and a parent of a student who Mortgage Advisors interest. Contributed photo. attends the school, I have a working knowledge of our strengths [email protected] and weaknesses and I’m putting together a plan to reinvigorate By Melissa Orff www.zenithadvisors.com Staff Reporter Mount St. Charles as a leader in quality education, arts, and George DiGregorio March Madness is in full swing around athletics.” the country with many tuned into college Tenreiro holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies and a 74 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 basketball and rooting for their favorite team master’s degree in educational administration from Rhode Island 508-497-9900 | 508-596-2207 cell to make it to the final four. College. He also earned a certificate of advanced graduate study MA Mortgage Loan Originator #349109 MA Mortgage Broker License #4948 Hoping to capitalize on the interest about from Northeastern University. colleges and universities that the month “Alan’s obvious love for the Mount, as a former teacher, past brings, the Guidance Department at Stacy board member, and current parent, is even more impressive than Middle School hosted their 2nd annual Stacy his outstanding professional resume,” said Brother Ronald Hingle, March Madness event during the week of chair of the Board of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. “We are NEED March 20. truly blessed to have another man of such quality and experience NATHANS’ The goal of the week is to encourage leading our school, his alma mater, into the future.” CASH? students to start thinking about college and Tenreiro, who will finish his school year at CHS, will replace expose them to the many different post- Herve E. Richer, Jr., effective July 1. Richer steps down after TOP DOLLAR Jewelers secondary options that are out there. serving eight years as president of the school, Piette said, who “We want college to be on their radar as thanked him for his work. PAID for Gold, a viable option,” said Guidance Department 508-473-7375 Intern Samantha Merrill. “It’s never too young Silver, to build a college-going culture.” Rethinking Readiness: Diamonds, 157 Main Street The event was so successful last year that MILFORD they decided to make it an annual program. Struggles and Successes & Coins ... “It was important this year, especially with this being the first year of having 8th graders in the school,” she said. “College is really not During the Transition to that far away in the grand scheme of things, even if it feels forever to them.” College Don’t Get Left Out The week featured some fun activities to Dr. Pam Hollander will speak at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, bring awareness and drive interest about 45 Oak St. Westborough, about her recently published different schools – beyond their basketball book, Rethinking Readiness: Struggles and Successes During the in the Cold teams. Transition to College on Sunday April 9, from 10 – 11 a.m. Her Students were encouraged to wear apparel book shares real life examples of students who successfully Call to find out about or school colors of their favorite college or transition to college and those who don’t, shedding light on what our price protection university, and announcements were made it really means to be college-ready. It offers valuable insights every morning with interesting college trivia about the academic, social, monetary and other forces that can offers for the next facts. Students could also win raffle prizes by overwhelm the typical college-bound student. heating season. playing college and university trivia games Hollander, an Assistant Professor of Education at Worcester set up in Guidance Department during State University, has been teaching developmental and first-year lunchtime. college students for over 20 years. She is the author of a number We also offer: The teachers got into the action too, of refereed journal articles and book chapters, with most of her • Competitive Prices participating in a decorating contest where work focused on K-12 and college literacy education. • Automatic Delivery • 24 hour Service they could decorate their classroom doors in To register for this event, and to learn more about Beth Tikvah Synagogue, visit BethTikvahSynagogue.org. • Service Contracts the theme of their alma-mater. • Budget Plans “The students loved seeing where their 508-473-9566 teacher went to college and they got really excited when the prizes were awarded for best Why not give us a call? Your neighbor just did! decorated doors,” said Merrill. Share Your Good News with the The week will cap off with a March Good News Newspaper! Madness Students versus Staff basketball Wylie & Julian Oil, Inc. game on March 30 at Stacy, which was Email articles to: sponsored by the PTO. 12 South Free St., Milford “This is a fun week for the students and a [email protected]. 508-473-9566 great way to begin building an awareness of their options,” said Merrill. “We are the cure for the common cold.”

MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 7 School News Blackstone Valley Tech Hosts BVT Receives Movie Night The Students for Environmental Awareness (S.E.A.) Club at $3,500 for Student Blackstone Valley Tech, 65 Pleasant St., Upton, is hosting a special one-night only, free screening of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic” on Transportation Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The movie screening coincides with Blackstone Valley Tech recently the club’s participation in the Trex Company Plastic Bag/Plastic Film accepted a $3,500 donation from Recycling Challenge which runs through April 15. the Millbury Federal Credit Union In addition to the screening, the club is hosting different to support the school’s student environmental organizations and businesses throughout the transportation vans for one year. Blackstone Valley for a community vendor fair from 6 to 7 p.m. The The vehicle, now adorned with the club is also organizing a silent auction to help fund a year-end trip. Millbury Federal Credit Union logo, will The film is being presented in partnership with Earth Limited at transport students to job sites within the Southwick’s Zoo and Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. To view the school’s 13-town district. The students trailer and to learn more about the film, visit BagItMovie.com. For in the Painting and Design Technologies more information about the event, contact Tom Lamont at tlamont@ program, under the leadership of valleytech.k12.ma.us. instructor Thomas Lamont, developed and produced the vinyl decal before adhering it to the vans surface to showcase the bank’s sponsorship. Pictured (left to right) are sophomore Painting and Design Technologies students Abbigayle Stratton of Uxbridge and Heather Barrows of Uxbridge with Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Dean’s List Fitzpatrick, and President and CEO of Millbury Federal Credit Union Joseph F. Barbato, President. Stratton and The following Milford students were named to the fall 2016 dean’s Barrows designed and installed the custom bank decal. BVT photo list at their respective college or university. Merrimack College, North Andover: Joseph Corsi, Robert DeWolfe, Alexandra Harrington, Matthew Kelley, Nathaniel Motuzas and BVT Awarded $500,000 Technology Advancement Grant Brett Simoneau

Submitted by Nicole Forman Valley Tech A $500,000 Workforce Skills Capital Grant will once again allow Blackstone Valley Tech to make state-of-the-art upgrades to several If you are interested in buying or selling programs without increasing the property on the Cape with a Realtor who has John Consoletti school’s local-taxpayer-supported a Milford connection, please give me a call. Broker budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY18). Blackstone Valley Tech was PO o Counry d Nor alou awarded the grant to improve office oile technology in 10 of its 18 jconsoleicaecodousesco programs: Health Services, Multimedia Communications, Automotive Technology, HVAC&R, Manufacturing Technology, Dental Assisting, Construction Blackstone Valley Tech Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal Anthony HELP WANTED Technology, Culinary Arts, Steele (center) recently traveled to Greater Lowell Technical High School HHAs • CPAs • CNAs Painting and Design Technologies in Tyngsborough to accept a $500,000 Workforce Skills Capital Grant. The Needed for Milford and surrounding area. and Practical Nursing. investment will allow the school to upgrade several of its programs without Please call or isi On March 3, Governor Charlie increasing its proposed budget for fiscal year 2018. Steele is seen here with Baker and Lieutenant Governor (from left to right) Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald ISITIN ANELS Karyn Polito announced Valley L. Walker, II, Governor Charlie Baker, BVT Assistant Superintendent of Milford a our Tech as one of 32 high schools, for Finance and Operations Kurtis Johnson, and Housing and Economic community colleges, and vocational Development Secretary Jay Ash. Contributed photo Milford Office training providers selected by 208 Main St • 508-473-4300 the Governor’s Workforce Skills The $500,000 grant will help Workforce Skills Capital Grant. Cabinet (comprised of Labor Must have reliable transportation prepare Valley Tech’s students for Last year, the school was awarded and work references. and Workforce Development the workforce by providing training $407,517 for technological updates Secretary Ronald L. Walker, II, on specific pieces of equipment to its Manufacturing Technology, Education Secretary James Peyser identified as “must haves” by the Automotive Technology, and Housing and Economic 300-plus business and industry Construction Technology and Development Secretary Jay Ash) to advisors who make up the school’s Business Technology programs. receive a portion of $11.8 million Program Advisory Committees. Superintendent-Director Dr. aimed at expanding opportunities The Health Services program will Michael Fitzpatrick reinforced and training programs for careers add a Mock Pharm Tech Lab, the the District’s commitment to in growing industries. Multimedia Communications finding additional funding and “These investments have a program will be equipped with a grant opportunities to support major impact for the educational 3D printer, Automotive Technology its programs and initiatives. “The institutions training our workforce will purchase a scan tool work support of each of our 13 member and the students who stand to station, Construction Technology towns has been proven invaluable benefit from enhanced skills and will learn new skills on a Festool once again. Thanks to the annual career paths,” said Governor Baker. Precision Finish Saw and other budgetary support by our member “Strengthening relationships programs will be equipped with communities, BVT was able to between educational institutions advanced technology as well. capture a highly competitive state and local industry as this program This marks the second grant that will allow us to advance seeks to do is crucial to the consecutive year Blackstone our programs and further give back success of our communities and Valley Tech has been awarded the to our community,” said Fitzpatrick. Please Commonwealth as a whole.” Girl Rising Screening Vote on The Milford High School Global Citizenship Program with the support of the Milford Cultural Council presents Girl Rising, a screening of the groundbreaking film by Academy Award nominee Richard Robinson, on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford High School auditorium, 31 West Fountain St. The film April 4 tells the story of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries written by nine authors and narrated by nine actresses. Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. C Erin Mahoney, founder of Girl Power Go!, will hold a discussion following the screening. E C Admission is free, but please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-rising-movie-screening- tickets-32600840993, since space is limited.

8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 School News Holding a 4,500-year old Artifact in Their Hands

By Melissa Orff “Archeologists don’t deal with how much things are Staff Reporter worth, they deal with how much we can learn from What would it be like to hold a them,” she said. “So, to me, its invaluable.” 4,500-year-old piece of history in your In an interview between presentations, Connors- hands? Students at Stacy Middle School had Hughes said that it’s a highlight for her to come and work the chance to do just that as the school’s with students to talk about ancient civilizations and the “resident archeologist” Kimberly Connors- role of an archeologist in teaching about history. Hughes returned once again this year for “Archeology teaches us how we know what we know a hands-on, interactive lesson on ancient about the past,” she said. civilizations and the role archeologists play Connors-Hughes came to Stacy again this year thanks in teaching us about history. to a grant from the Stacy PTO. She will be returning Connors-Hughes spent three days at later in the Spring thanks to a second grant from the Stacy, from March 20 through 22, meeting Massachusetts Cultural Council to work with the students with over 300 seventh graders to talk about on creating an “ancient Greek marketplace” where they artifacts that could be found during the can bring history to life. civilizations the students were studying that “It’s a wonderful hands-on way to learn about these year – ancient Israelite, Egyptian, Greek, civilizations,” said seventh-grade Stacy teacher Susan and Roman. Michaels, who said that the project is a great way to Archeologist Kimberly Connors-Hughes works with seventh grade students at The young archeologists-in-training engage students outside of the traditional history book Stacy Middle School to identify pot sherds that are close to 5,000 years old.. worked in groups to identify pot sherds, or lessons. pieces of pottery, that were anywhere from “They love it,” she said. 1,300 to close to 5,000 years old. “We can learn so much from these,” said Connors-Hughes about the pot sherds. “We can learn about its shape, what it held, and what it was used for.” The pieces were used as clues to The Mini Dental Implant Center determine if it was part of a pot that was The Mini Dental Implant Center used for cooking, for serving water or wine, or for storing grains. Milford Dental Group Plainville Dental Group Along with the pieces of pottery, 508-966-7915 508-699-4822 Connors-Hughes shared pictures from archeological digs that she has been 46 Main Street, Milford 6 Wilkens Drive, Suite 205 involved with throughout the world. milforddentalgroup.com Plainville At a dig in Cyprus, she was unable to uncover an intact water pot that is now part of a museum collection. When discussing DR. PEYMAN BEIGI IS A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF MINI IMPLANTS! its value, Connors-Hughes commented that it wasn’t of importance to her. Evening and Saturday Appointments Available Credit Cards and Most Insurance Accepted

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MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 School News Extra Credits Milford Public School Stacy Students GetREAL Activities and Events about Food Compiled by Melissa Orff

The directors of the GetREAL Food Campaign poster contest reviewing the submissions from 14 local school districts including Milford. Brooke The Milford Junior Woman’s Club recently donated $1500 to Memorial Elementary Ferreira of Milford was chosen as a finalist. School’s Playground Fund. The money was raised during the Milford Junior Woman’s Contributed photo Milford High School students recently Club Harlem Wizards vs the Milford Public School staff event in the fall. Pictured (l participated in a jobs fair for juniors and to r) Memorial PTO Board Members Sue Jansons, Nicole Hausman, Jennifer Ferreira, By Melissa Orff seniors hosted by the Blackstone Valley Michelle Pinto, Kim KoKennen, and Memorial Teacher and Milford Junior’s Woman Staff Reporter Education Foundation. Contributed photo Club Member Paula Mullahoo. Contributed photo. Students at Stacy Middle School are getting real about food. Back in December, students Brookside Elementary School: The in the 6th grade Health classes participated in extraordinary girls from nine developing and how to take the initiative in asking Brookside PTO will be hosting their 2nd a GetREAL Food Campaign poster contest, countries. Their stories reflect their questions of a prospective employer. annual BROOKSIDE’S GOT TALENT! a using their artistic talents to depict the struggles to overcome societal or cultural The MHS Hospitality & Tourism Hollywood theme talent showcase featuring difference between real and processed foods barriers while striving to complete their Management students are working with students attending Brookside Elementary and how real food impacts their growing education. There will also be a post- partner Atlas Travel to present the 3rd School. This event will be on Saturday, bodies. screening discussion featuring Erin Annual Atlas Travel Fair. This event will March 25, at 1p.m. held at Stacy Middle Through partnerships with the Hockomock Mahoney, Founder of Girl Power Go! This be held on Wednesday, March 29 from School Auditorium. The show will be hosted YMCA, 14 school districts were invited to event is free to the public and registration 3 to 7 p.m. in the MHS Cafeteria. The again by MyFM Morning show host, Ray participate in the poster contest, and over 300 is appreciated at https://www.eventbrite. event will give members of the school Auger and will take on a true Hollywood submissions were sent in from Stacy alone. com/e/girls-rising- movie-screening- and community the opportunity to feel with red carpet, spotlights, paparazzi The GetREAL Food Campaign is a newly- tickets-32600840993. speak with representatives from over 10 and glitter and glam. Milford TV will be founded non-profit founded by Julie Kinney Milford High School recently different travel companies and cruise lines, taping the entire spectacular performances and Donna Morin whose objective is to make participated in a large jobs fair for juniors while also receiving discounts for future done by the children as well as interviewing eating real, whole foods the acceptable and and seniors sponsored by Blackstone travel and the opportunity to win a free the acting participants and fans on the red “the cool thing to do” among kids. GetREAL Valley Education Foundation and hosted cruise. Planning this event has allowed carpet and back stage. Milford TV will is described as a science-based program that by Uxbridge High School. Participating the HTM students the opportunity to broadcast the entire show on Milford TV on encourages kids to make healthier food choices employers included Dell Technologies, work with the marketing and vacation a date to be announced. through fun and thought-provoking activities UniBank, Salmon Health & Retirement, departments at Atlas Travel. Students Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by and contests. AGS, Southwicks Zoo, Galliford’s created marketing pieces to distribute contacting show producers Molly Auger or “Choosing finalists and winners from each Restaurant, Interstate Specialty Products, throughout the community. They are also Jenny Lyons via email at molly.s.auger@pjc. participating school is one of the most difficult and Manpower. Each company is seeking working with Carla Tuttle and the food com or [email protected]. challenges we’ve had. So much effort, thought, to hire full-time entry level workers within service department to organize a menu for and time went into many of these entries and the next few months. Workforce Central/ the event. Students are working with Atlas Milford High School: The Milford High we would love to showcase them all, if we Milford conducted a jobs-readiness employees to decorate the location for the School Global Citizenship program will could,” read a statement from Kinney and auditorium session for all students upon event and create a floor plan. This event is be hosting a screening of the award- Morin announcing the district winners. their arrival. Lampin Corp. provided bringing together several different parts of winning movie Girl Rising on April 5 at The winners were announced at the interactive soft-skills activities for students the HTM curriculum that students have 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. beginning of March, with one district winner that focused on greeting employers during learned during the first 6 months of the The groundbreaking film directed by and several finalists chosen from Stacy. interviews, the importance of eye contact, program. Richard Robinson tells the stories of nine Brooke Ferreira, who was chosen as the finalist for Milford, has been invited to a Celebration Night on April 10 at An Unlikely Story in Plainville. There, the Grand Winner will be announced and will earn a visit to their school from Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of HOME BUER BOOT AMP - Get Ready to Acquire the Home You Desire a Wimpy Kid series. “I was shocked,” said Brooke of her reaction WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 ~ 6:00 to 7:45 PM to finding out her submission was chosen as WHERE: Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA Milford’s winner. “Then I was excited.” Brooke’s poster was a color pencil drawing of In today’s fast moving real estate market, Mickee Whitney (NMLS# 782138) and Jen Benoit a chicken doing pull-ups next to an ice cream you need to be prepared to come out on top. (NMLS#1185923) each have 10 years of experience in tipping off a cone. Build your credit knowledge and strengthen banking and lending at Charles River Bank. Joining “I was showing that healthy foods help your understanding of the home buying pro- them is a panel of local real estate experts – including you to get strong while junk food makes you cess so you end up with the right house at the a Realtor®, Real Estate Attorney, and Home Inspector weaker,” she said. right price. – who will help you forge the way. You will leave with Although all Brooke received as the district This FREE educational boot camp will focus valuable information and tools to acquire the home winner of the poster contest was bragging on real life scenarios that will demystify the you desire. rights, she has her eye on the bigger prize – the entire process. Mortgage Consultants visit from Kinney. “He is my favorite author,” she said. “It would Space is Limited! 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10 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 Government Finance Committee Wants More Bus Data By Kevin Rudden Hiatt said such information was good to know before Staff Reporter/Columnist the committee makes its recommendation. As it moves toward making a recommendation Committee member Robert DeVita noted he had on way or another to fund the town’s pilot bus followed a bus through its route and found it to be program for a second year, the Finance Committee mostly empty. If the bus service is operating 13 hours a wants more detailed information on the numbers of day, what kind of carbon footprint is it leaving, he asked. individual riders, where they get on and get off, and “I’m not sure we have a handle on the most efficient way any other detailed data that the MetroWest Regional of doing it,” DeVita stated. Transit Authority (MRWTA) can provide. Chairman Senior Center Director Susan Clark also was asked Christopher Morin said he had expected that data in about her views on the local bus service and responded advance of his committee’s March 8 meting by noting her van service for medical appointments is at But, Moran also said there are factors that do not capacity and many seniors use the MWRTA bus to visit show up on spreadsheets. He asked Jennifer Walsh, the Senior Center and then return home. Seniors also Transition/Vocation coordinator at Milford Public use the MWRTA bus to go shopping, she added. Schools, to repeat to his committee statements she made Seniors – those 60 and older – now make up 31 about the bus service at a recent Board of Selectmen’s percent of Milford’s population and that number is meeting. Having the local bus service made Milford expected to grow larger as the “Baby Boom” generation eligible for programs designed to help train youths with retires, Clark said. More than 1,300 people visit the disabilities to transition to working in adulthood, she center each month, and current services are at their said. About 30 youths are now participating in the travel capacity, she explained. Among the many attractions at program, learning to take the bus to and from jobs, the Senior Center are grant-funded fitness programs, Walsh explained. she said. “Transportation is not provided in adult services,” Morin said the MWRTA was expected to provide the Walsh added, noting that without local bus service, “It requested data before the committee’s April meeting. limits their opportunities.” Committee member Jerry

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By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Several Beaver St. NOW OFFERING ONSITE residents voiced their LASIK SURGERY concerns at a March 7 REEIED BEST OF Planning Board hearing that a proposed 147- • Lasik and Custom Lasik MILFORD AWARD unit condominium • PRK development would • Latest Wavefront Guided Laser Technology exacerbate existing traffic problems in their • Interest Free Financing Available neighborhood. The • Board Certi ed Surgeons Milford Water Company also said in a letter dated last October 18 that it could not approve any Glen K. Goodman, M.D., F.A.C.S., Medical Director new service connections Amit Todani, M.D. to the proposed development due to Call or email us to schedule your free consultation. drought conditions. “Traffic on that This map shows the location of a 147 condominium development being proposed by 508-381-5600 | 145 West St., Milford road is insane as it is,” F&D Central Realty Corp on 119 acres. Primary roads affected by the development | commented Kevin Duffy would be Casey Dr., Maple St. and Beaver St. Google maps [email protected] www.besteyedoc.com of 1126 Beaver St. “Just because you can build final portion paralleling it would create a traffic Patrick Kennelly told [on] every little inch, do Beaver St., Poxon jam in that area. Poxon Afonso to get the cost you have to?” explained. A private said it was needed of those improvements F&D Central Realty sewage pumping station due to sight distances on a spreadsheet for the Corp. plans to build would be owned by the along Beaver St. Board Planning Board and the planned residential residents’ association, he member Joseph Calagione also suggested Afonso development (PRD) added. The developer is disagreed with Mainini’s consider roadway on a 119-acre site it working on a design for suggestion to offset Casey improvements along owns off Casey Dr. that pumping station that Dr. a bit, saying two road Beaver St. and Beaver St. The will be reviewed by the entrances – Casey Dr. “It’s not the place for proposed development Sewer Department, Poxon and Maple St. – a short it,” Steven Chianese of 73 would extend Casey Dr. said. distance apart could Beaver St. said about the through the site and Town Engineer Mike worsen existing traffic proposed development. have it end on Beaver Dean said discussions problems. And, while “We have a serious issue St. directly opposite about the exact number Poxon said the Casey Dr. with traffic up on Bear Maple St., according to of density bonus units extension would be 30 Hill,” he said. “It’s people engineer Robert Poxon is still going on and feet wide to match the cutting through Bear Hill of Guerriere & Halnon, his own study of the existing portion of Casey at high speeds on small Inc. The company can proposed development is Dr., Calagione favored roads.” Ronald Jencks of build 98 homes under incomplete because the tapering the extension 110 Beaver St. said that if current zoning, but a plans are not yet final. A down to a 28-foot the project were approved, “density bonus” would traffic engineer hired by width to meet current the town should widen bring that number up to the developer calls for regulations. Beaver St. “It’s really too 147, he said. creating a four-way stop Developer Dominic much traffic for that kind The project would be where Casey Dr. will meet Afonso said he is work of road,” he said. built in phases, with the Beaver and Maple Streets, with Parks Director “Your neighborhood Casey Dr. extension first, he said. Michael Bresciani on is not alone” in terms of followed by 39 units Board member Marble plans to improve some traffic problems, Kennelly near Maple St., then 44 Mainini said he would athletic fields as a way told the residents. The units, 11 units and the never vote to create that of qualifying for a board continued its four-way stop because density bonus. Chairman discussions until May 16. JOHN Erickson For Selectman

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12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 Government Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards Villani Previews 7 Suggested TM Articles By Kevin Rudden Italy Dramatic & Sportsmen Club, Inc. Rental business at 231 East Main St. By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist at 55 Depot St. (March 13) (Rt. 16). (March 7) Staff Reporter/Columnist • Accepted a $100 gift from the Birch • Voted to send a favorable Board of Selectmen In advance of the Board of Selectmen approving • Hill Condominium Trust to the Fire recommendation to the ZBA on Granted a Class II Used Car Dealer the Annual Town Meeting warrant at its meeting next license to Driven Ventures LLC, doing Department. (March 13) a special permit request by Mark business as Star Car Rentals, which is • Reviewed a “double pole” report from Menard of Attleboro to rebuild Monday, Town Administrator Richard Villani reviewed buying the rental car business at 231 National Grid stating that there were the Salvation Army’s house at 124 seven suggested articles with board members on March East Main St. (Rt. 16). (March 13) 59 in Milford as of the end of January, Highland St. that was destroyed by 13. Chairman William Buckley said board members • Granted a Class I New Car Dealer with eight double poles removed and fire. (March 7) would review the proposed articles in the interval license to Kevin Meehan’s Imperial nine new ones installed. Buckley noted between the two meetings. Zoning Board of Appeals Hyundai Corporation, opening a car that some of the poles have been in The first article he mentioned concerns speed limits. place for as long as seven years and • Granted a special permit to BIK dealership at 154 East Main St. (Rt. 16), One of the things Milford has tried to do unsuccessfully site of the former Imperial Chevrolet asked Villani to find out about any Hydraulics, Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario, double poles in place longer than five Canada to allow truck service and over the past few years has been to reduce speed limits dealership (March 13) on certain roads in town to 25 miles per hour, Villani • Heard a report from Town years. (March 13) repairs at 177 Central St., with the Administrator Richard Villani that • Reviewed a report from Information conditions that no work take place explained. But, Massachusetts Highway Department $9,375 in state Community Compact Technology Manager Andrew Diorio before 8 a.m. on Saturdays, no work regulations prevented that, he added. funds had been received to help on his department’s activities this fiscal take place on Sundays, and trucks Now, the Municipal Modernization Act passed last the town rebuild its website. Villani year. (March 13) must enter and exit the site on Central year enables the town to establish a 25 miles-per-hour said that Virtual Town & Schools of • Voted to authorize Town Counsel St. (March 9) speed limit on any roadway inside a thickly settled or • Boxborough has been hired, with a Gerald Moody to begin preliminary Granted a special permit and variance business district on any road that is not a state highway. negotiations with Verizon to renew the to Earl Basset of Millville to build a goal of having the new website up and In addition, the town can create a “safety zone” posted Fios cable TV contract which expires 32-foot by 16-foot addition at 4 Dilla running by October. (March 13) at 20 miles per hour on any road that is not a state • in 2019. (March 13) St. that will be closer to the front lot Heard a report from Villani that the highway, Villani said. town will know by March 31 if it will line and side lot line than allowed. be receiving a grant from Greater Planning Board (March 9) The second article Villani mentioned would allow Milford Community Health Network: • Voted to continue a public hearing on • Granted a variance to Gomes Realty the town to deny permits to any people or businesses CHNA 6 to offset the second year’s the application of Restaurant Depot Trust of Milford to divide a 16,500 that haven’t paid their local property taxes. The third costs of having MetroWest Regional for a special permit to build a 63,085 square-foot lot at 15-17 East St. into article would create a revolving fund to pay for the Transit Authority (MWRTA) operate square-foot wholesale facility and two lots: an 8,500 square-foot lot at 15 upkeep of non-surplus town-owned properties, such local bus service in Milford. (March associated parking at 100 Deer St. until East St. with the existing two-family as the Purchase Street School and Middle School East April 18. (March 7) home and an 8,000 square-foot lot 13) buildings. • In advance of March 14 snowstorm, • Approved a waiver of site plan for the where a single-family home will be Milford School Department allowing built. The approval limits the new The fourth and fifth articles related to the Middle Selectmen Chairman William Buckley School East. One would allocate funds for the asked residents to help elderly a 30-foot by 40-foot maintenance home to three bedrooms. (March 9) neighbors or those with medical building to be built off the north end • Granted Driven Ventures LLC a operation and maintenance of the building in the needs in clearing their driveways and of the Woodland Elementary School special permit to take over the next fiscal year and the other would allow the town to sidewalks. Selectman Brian Murray parking lot near the athletic fields. operation of the Star Car Rental issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to sell or lease the praised Villani, the Police and Fire The project also will include building business at 231 East Main St. (Rt. 16). building, Villani explained. departments and the Board of Health a concrete pad for the placement of (March 9) The sixth proposed article would allocate funds to • for their proactive efforts before the portable toilets. (March 7) Granted Mark Menard of Attleboro a assist the Industrial Development Commission in • Voted to send a favorable special permit to rebuild the Salvation storm. (March 13) benchmarking its efforts compared to those of other • Renewed Seasonal Club liquor licenses recommendation to the Zoning Board Army’s house 124 Highland St., of Appeals (ZBA) on a special permit destroyed by fire in 2015. (March 9) towns, Villani said. The last article he mentioned would for the Maspenock Rod & Gun Club, grant a veterans’ real estate tax exemption to people Inc. on McGill Lane and the Sons of request by Driven Ventures LLC to take over the operation of the Star Car living in town for less than one year, he said.

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By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter Lydia Taft House A Milford resident will be celebrating her 100th birthday on March 29 as her family reflects By Michelle Sanford on her life as a hard-working, resourceful, and Staff Reporter/Columnist caring woman. If anyone understands the meaning of Exceptional Joaquina Antunes, was born cem anos ago Health Care Services, it’s the professional caring staff at in 1917, in a little village in Portugal called the family-owned and operated, Lydia Taft House. Open Mourilhe, Montalegre. She was the oldest since 2001, the Lydia Taft House, located at 60 Quaker daughter of nine children and lived with her Highway in Uxbridge MA, is owned by the Thisse family, family on a farm. who has been in the health care industry for over 50 years. She was married and had three young What makes the award-winning Lydia Taft community children before she and her husband Jose so special is the individual attention the staff offers decided to immigrate to America in 1967 at the Milford Resident Joaquina Antunes will be turning each resident. “The Lydia Taft House has the capacity age of 50. 100-years-old on March 29. Antunes, who lives with to care for up to 53 residents, which is fairly small Once in the United States, they stayed with her daughter Ana Pinto (pictured left) and Pinto’s compared to most of its competitors. This allows our relatives in New Bedford before moving to husband Manuel, will be celebrating surrounded by staff to get to know and understand each resident’s Lydia Taft in Uxbridge offers short-term rehabilitation as well as Ludlow, where she lived until 1992. her large family including five grandchildren and individual healthcare needs,” explained Marketing short and long-term skilled nursing care. Growing up in an age where girls did not 11 great grandchildren. go to school, Antunes came to America with Director Phil Thisse. The Lydia Taft House offers short- a loved one can be a 24/7 job, which doesn’t leave much time no formal education and knowing only one term rehabilitation as well as short and long-term for anything else,” said Thisse, so respite stays allow you, the language – Portuguese. But according to her around. She loved to put a big smile on their faces.” skilled nursing care. The team of professional (in-house) caregiver, time to catch up while your loved one is cared for in daughter Ana Pinto, that didn’t slow her down. Beautiful crochet runners and blankets can be therapists provides exceptional care for those recovering a safe, professional environment. Ask about competitive respite “She was so brave; to come here not speaking seen placed lovingly throughout the house, pieces from various surgeries illnesses, and injuries, and their rates. the language or even knowing how to read or that Antunes made by hand without the help of any nursing staff is second to none. The caring and committed staff at Lydia Taft has won multiple write,” said Pinto. “But she was so smart, so patterns. “She loved to crochet and loved to watch For individuals requiring short-term or long-term stays, awards for its outstanding healthcare services, including a resourceful.” her soaps,” Pinto laughed. a dedicated and loving staff will offer a long list of services Five Star Rating from U.S. News & World Report as one of Pinto said that Antunes would walk over an Although she has slowed down a bit, Pinto said in an inviting and secure atmosphere, including 24 hour the best Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers in Massachusetts, hour to and from her job in a laundromat in that her mother still enjoys being surrounded by her Licensed Nursing Coverage, On-call Physicians, In-House and the Bronze Quality Award from the American Healthcare Ludlow where she worked for over 10 years big family which includes her sister, children, five Physical Therapy along with a licensed social worker and Association for Excellence in Healthcare & Staffing. The Lydia before she became a full-time caretaker to her grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. “She much more. Nutritious meals are always prepared on site. Taft House is also accredited with the prestigious JCAHO husband who became ill. loves people; loves being around people,” said Pinto. Daily activities, beautician / barber services, and WiFi are award, which stands for the Joint Commission Accreditation of After her husband passed away in 1992, Pinto said that her mother’s philosophy in life has also some of the things residents can receive during their Healthcare Organizations. Antunes moved to Milford with Pinto and her always been to live as selflessly as possible and to stay. In addition to Lydia Taft’s healthcare services, they also offer husband Manuel. Once living in Milford, she treat everyone, no matter what their circumstance, Lydia Taft also understands the stress caregivers can Outpatient Therapy Services at their became an involved member of St. Mary of the with respect.“She is a very caring person. She would endure when caring for a loved one at home, so we offer Uxbridge Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Outpatient Center Assumption Church and spent many a New always tell us to never turn anyone away who was in “Respite Care Stays” which can be set up to provide family conveniently connected to the Lydia Taft House. Lydia Taft is Year’s Eves at the Portuguese Club. need of help,” said Pinto. members, who may be caring for a loved one at home, located at 60 Quaker Highway (Route 146A) in Uxbridge. For a chance to get caught up with everyday tasks. Respite “She liked to be busy,” said Pinto. “She was Antunes will be surrounded by her family as they more information, or to schedule a tour, please call 508-278-9500 th always helping with the kids and dancing celebrate her 100 Birthday in the coming weeks. stays are usually about three to four days. “Caring for or visit www.rehabassociates.com/lydiataft .

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last fall and are collaborating on this new program and River Bend Farm again in Uxbridge to take birders out other events throughout the year. to the fields where the trio expects participants will view Birding on the Blackstone kicks off on Sunday, April Orioles, Flycatchers, Grosbeaks, Warblers and perhaps 23 along the Blackstone River Bikeway in Blackstone Black-billed Cuckoo and Indigo Bunting. River State Park in Lincoln, R.I. The walk begins at the On Saturday, June 3, the Milkes will take birders to I-295 Visitors Center in Lincoln and is led by Sherry. West Hill Dam and Park in Uxbridge, 518 E. Hartford Participants will watch for territorial activity and early Ave. They hope to find Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, nest building. Eastern Towhee, Field Sparrow, Warbling Vireos, Wood On Saturday, April 29, the Milkes lead a bird walk Ducks and Great Blue Herons.” at River Bend Farm at the Blackstone River & Canal The spring birding series concludes on Sunday, June 4, Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge. The at the Blackstone River Bikeway in Lincoln with Sherry Milkes will take birders along the field and woodland who expects a quiet walk as birds, such as the Eastern edges of the farm looking for bird species that usually Phoebe, Northern Rough-Wing Swallow, American arrive in early spring such as Eastern Phoebe, Tree Robin and Gray Catbird nest or feed their young, but Swallow, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Towhee and that the group will look for signs of productivity. possibly Yellow-Rumped Warbler. To participate in one of the scheduled bird walks in On Sunday, April 30, Sherry returns to the Blackstone Rhode Island, register at [email protected] or River Bikeway in Lincoln, when she expects migration call BHC at 508-234-4242. To register for one of the bird and nesting will be in full swing with Baltimore Orioles, walks in Massachusetts, email BlackstoneBirdsMA@ Rose-Breasted Grosebeaks, Red-Winged Blackbrids and gmail.com or call River Bend Farm at 508-278-7604. Volunteers , l-r, Paul and Beth Milke and Rosanne Sherry will Common Grackles to be in the areas. Further directions will be sent upon registration. If lead spring bird walks in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island On Sunday, May 7, Sherry and the Milkes join there is rain at the time of the program, it is canceled. parks of the National Heritage Corridor this spring together at the new Blackstone River Greenway, meeting Binoculars and field guides are suggested. Children at the Blackstone, parking lot on Canal St. This is the 12 years and older are welcome on all programs. A Submitted by Bonnie Combs, BHC first official bird walk on the newly completed section complimentary Blackstone Valley Adventure Pack Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) announces of the Greenway. The trio will lead walkers to search for will be given to those who pre-register, while supplies a spring birding program that will take curious birders to Bald Eagles, water birds, and song birds. last. All walks are listed on BHC’s events page at parks in the National Heritage Corridor during the height of On Sunday, May 21, Sherry travels to a new location BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org/events. migration season. at the Ten Mile River Greenway in Pawtucket, R.I., The Birding the Blackstone program is presented The weekend bird walks be held on from 8 to 10 a.m. on where birders will meet her at the parking lot by the by BHC in partnership with the National Park Service Saturdays and Sundays from April 23 to June 4. The walks are Loof Carousel in Slater Park. Among the birds expected Volunteers-in-Parks, Rhode Island Department led by BHC’s Volunteers-in-Parks program members Rosanne to be seen are Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, of Environmental Management (RI DEM), and Sherry of N. Smithfield, R.I., and Beth and Paul Milke of Carolina Wren and Eastern Bluebirds. Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Uxbridge. The three of them met during a bird walk program On Saturday, May 27, the three volunteers meet up at Recreation (MA DCR). Giatas Landscaping Inc. 800-839-2129 • www.giataslandscaping.com ◆ TRASH from front page would be passed along to the town. Board members took said. “Either we go for the extension and eat the 10 percent UMASS Green School Certified the two proposals under advisement. increase or we go out to bid and there’s no reason to expect ICPI Certified • MA Cons. Supr. Lic. #90376 digit increase his company has seen. Mike Sczcepan, Republic Services gave the board members data on the a lower rate,” he said. District Manager for Republic Services, said the company recent contract for the Town of Walpole, saying it receives Health Officer Paul Mazzuchelli said Milford is one also has to pay its drivers to wait at the Wheelabrator comparable collection services but has about 2,000 fewer of the few towns left in the state that does not charge for The Art of Fine Landscaping facility for between one and three hours before they can homes. There, five bids came in with cost increases ranging trash collection, saying people expect to receive the service • Design/Planting Since 1984 dump their loads. between 10.7 percent and 44.3 percent. The bids ranged paid for by property taxes. “I’ll never pay for trash. It’s not Republic gave the Board of Health two contract from 15.5 percent to 50.5 percent above the proposed happening,” said Finance Committee Chair Christopher • Hardscaping: Paver Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, extension options: one for two years and one for five years. Milford increase, according to Sczcepan. Morin, who attended the board’s meeting. Walkways, Firepits, Outdoor Kitchens The two-year extension calls for a 10 percent increase – an Milford now pays $9.87 per household, a cost that would The board updated him on its proposed Fiscal Year 2018 additional $110,454 – in the first year and a 3.5 percent rise to $10.86 with the collection increase, Sczcepan said. budget, pointing out a $30,000 increase to dispose of leaves • Landscape Lighting/Sound increase in the second year. The five-year extension asks Walpole will be paying $12.54 per household, he said. and brush dumped at the Cedar St. transfer station. Morin • Landscape Maintenance: Mowing, for 10 percent in the first year, three percent in the second “Milford will still be getting the best bang for the buck,” he question why the Highway Department couldn’t take the year and 2.5 percent increases in the third, fourth and said. leaves at its leaf composting area off Fiske Mill Rd. “I’m not Fertilization, Mulching, Cleanups, Pruning fifth years. With the five-year option, any prevailing wage If Milford were to go out to bid, rather than extending paying to get rid of leaves when we’re doing it up there,” increase above 2.5 percent in years three, four and five Republic Services’ contract, it would probably see increases Morin said. like Walpole experienced, board member Kenneth Evans

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MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 19 Religious Education Director Moving to New Ministry

Submitted by Evelyn Deer and Paul Piwko After two decades of service to St. Mary of the Assumption in Milford, Sandy Piwko, the parish Director of Religious Education, is leaving for a position with the Religious of the Assumption sisters. Piwko, worked in partnership with many priests, staff and volunteers, has been a cornerstone of St. Mary’s. Noting her passion for faith and service, pastor Father Raymond Goodwin Jr., said Piwko is “completely dedicated…a vital part of the parish.” Mrs. Piwko, as she is known to the youth, has helped guide the spiritual development of thousands. Tessa Scrimgeour, 12, said, “Mrs. Piwko is an outstanding teacher. She treats all children with respect. I have never met a person with a stronger connection with God.” Piwko quickly recognized that the Sandy Piwko at a recent religious education program was blessed by volunteers who event at St. Mary of the Assumption work tirelessly on behalf of the youth. Church. Amy Croteau photo Under Piwko’s leadership, the program has helped youth discern how to live their provided opportunities to serve adults. “Over lives in service to God by sharing their the years when I have struggled with my time and talents. Sink the Ship, a Vacation Catholic faith, I have reached out to Sandy, Bible School tradition, has sponsored even by text, and her response has been kind, school children in Haiti. Other activities compassionate and convincing,” said Cindy such as the coin drive and the toilet paper Scrimgeour. tower, have supported causes like The In her new position, Piwko will work as the Daily Bread Food Pantry, Milford, and Vocation and Volunteer Ministry Director, Catholic Relief Services. assisting women who are discerning whether Piwko started as the religious education they are called to become sisters. Also, secretary in 1998, and since 2004 has both she will help develop a base of volunteers co-directed and directed the religious who provide a year of service in support of education program. She has attended the Religious of the Assumption and their training offered by the Worcester Diocese community outreach to the poor, through and earned Master’s Degree in Pastoral programs such as after-school literacy and Ministry and a graduate certificate from mentoring in Worcester, New Mexico, Boston College. England and the Philippines. Piwko has frequently cited Piwko will help out part-time at St. encouragement from Monsignor Michael Mary’s into April, and will remain active as Foley, who once noted that she possesses a parishioner, cantor, and member of the “spiritual wisdom.” Her ministry has also Women’s Schola.

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I am disappointed that my opponent has specically allow dual service from chosen to go negative, and lie to the municipal employees. ey recognize that voters. municipal employees bring vast experience and knowledge to the elected In a recent mailer, my opponent’s oces of a town. e insight and statement that John Erickson “is running understanding of government that I to be a Selectman so he can be his own have gained as Building Commissioner boss” is an absolute lie. will be invaluable in my service as your I’ve stated publicly that I may give up Selectman. I view this as a positive my Building Commissioner job if I win. benet to us all. While others think they is will be a personal decision that will understand our government, it is clear to be made carefully and with respect for my me, as I have watched recent actions, that Al Correia and his grandson Chase Forgit Wearing their face makeup are Ronnie and family. there is a serious lack of understanding on taking a break from the fun. Alana Barnes our current Board. As I’ve explained before, the Building Commissioner is appointed by the Board Other statements that my opponent has of Selectmen. is Board has no inuence made highlight a fundamental dierence or oversight into the daily management in philosophy. is election is not about and operations of the Department of being e Boss. is election is about Inspections. If I am elected Selectman, choosing someone who has demonstrated and if I decide to remain Building that he has the experience, knowledge, Commissioner, there would be no more conviction, and commitment to be a recusals by me than from each member of Leader who will work with others to make our current Board during recent years. decisions that are in the best interest of all of our residents, not just his friends. e conict is so little, that the State Ethics Commission has rules that inee John Erickson

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Milford Town Library Supervisor of Youth Services, Sue-Ellen Szymanski shares a story. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Kennedy-Donovan Family Support Center and Milford Family & Community Network hosted the 23rd Annual Family Fun Fair on Saturday March 11 at Milford High School. A wide range of exhibiters, who work with families from the prenatal stage through adolescence, and included health care professionals, social services, community and educational programs, day care providers and small businesses, were on hand for the event. There was also a magic show, bouncy house, face painting and other entertainment. The Milford Police’s Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians were on site to perform car seat inspections. Some of the activities were highlighted in these photos by Harry Platcow. To view more photos of the 2017 Milford Family Fun Fair by Harry Platcow visit TownCrier.us and click on photo galleries.

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Annual Statewide Against the Tide Events Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will be holding its annual statewide Against the Tide Swim, Kayak, Walk, Run, and/or Aquathon events again in 2017 in two locations. The statewide Metro-Boston Against the Tide will be held for the 25th commemorative year at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park, Rt. 85, Hopkinton, on Saturday, June 17. The statewide Cape Cod Against the Tide will be held for the 18th year at DCR’s Nickerson State Park, Main St., Brewster, on Saturday, August 19. Both events start at 7 a.m. and end at 12 noon. ASSISTED LIVING & COMPASS MEMORY SUPPORT The morning events consist of several components: competitive and recreational swims, recreational kayak, fitness walk, and USA Track & Field certified 5K/10K runs. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose one, two or three of these activities. The event also offers an Aquathon “Splash and Dash” component, where participants “splash” in the competitive 1-mile swim and immediately “dash” in the 5K or 10K DROP IN FOR A TOUR TODAY! run (chosen by the participant). Participants may register as an individual or as part of a team. Registration is $40 per non-student per event activity and $25 per student per event activity. Participants are encouraged to fundraise beyond these suggested Corner of Route 109 & Birch Street minimums, as all proceeds support MBCC’s unique goal of breast cancer prevention. 508.473.0035 | CornerstoneMilford.com Prizes will be awarded to the fastest athletes and top fundraisers. Please visit www.mbcc.org/swim or call 617-376-6222 for more information and to register.

MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 21 Calendar MILFORD SENIOR CENTER MILFORD MEETINGS Boy Scout Troop 2 Milford Joan’s Jewelry Fundraiser th MILFORD The Milford Regional Medical The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located 90 Anniversary Unless otherwise noted, the activities take Center Auxiliary will sponsor Joan’s Jewelry at at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through MILFORD-This year marks 90 years of scouting place at Town Hall. Official meeting notices the hospital on April 28 in the Atruim Café, Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 for Milford Boy Scout Troop 2. To mark this are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For 14 Prospect St., Milford, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. occasion, the troop will be hosting a Pasta additional information, contact the appropriate Jewelry includes gold and silver jewelry and Contact the center by calling 508-473-8334 or Dinner & Silent Auction on March 25 at 6:30 Board or official. precious and semi-precious stones. emailing [email protected]. Sue Trotta p.m. in the Bell Tower Room at Sacred Heart Monday, March 27 All jewelry carries a lifetime guarantee. Clark is the director. of Jesus Church. Tickets are $25. For more Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Returns are accepted within 30 days for a refund, Friday March 24 information or to purchase tickets email: Wednesday, March 29 credit, or exchange. A portion of the sales 12:30 p.m. Free Movie Friday, Sully, Bring Your [email protected]. Selectman Kingkade Office Hours, Room 02, goes to the Milford Regional Medical Center Own Lunch 6:30 p.m. Auxiliary, which conducts many fundraisers Thursday, March 30 Tuesday, April 4 Thanks To Yanks Comedy Night throughout the year. 10 a.m. Men’s Group Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. MILFORD-The Thanks To Yanks 3rd Annual If you would like more information about Thursday, April 6 Town Election Day Comedy Night, on Friday, May 12, will be held joining the Auxiliary, please call 508-422-2099. 11 a.m. Brunch, Sponsored by Milford Cultural Thursday, April 6 at Scioli’s Pizza Bar, 146 South Main St, Milford. Information about the Auxiliary is also available Council, Entertainment by the DeBenedictis Personnel Board, Room 02, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show, hosted by on the Medical Center’s website: MRMC- Twins, $5 Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Adam Webster and featuring the comedy magic [email protected] Tuesday, April 11 of Steve Charrette and comedian Jim Bishop, 12 p.m. Red Hat Society starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16 Support Group for Caregivers of Tickets, which are $20 per person for this age Special Needs Children Senior Center Closed for Easter Vietnam 21 and up event, are available online at info@ Monday, April 17 MILFORD-A Support Group for the Caregivers thankstoyanks.org or at the door. of Special Needs Children is held the first and Senior Center Closed for Patriots Day All proceeds raised will benefit Thanks To Monday Veterans Day third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 Yanks’ mission of supporting military, veterans p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 Congress 8 a.m. Walking Club The local committee for and their families and a portion of the proceeds 8:30 a.m. Game Room the 50th Commemoration of St., Milford. Friendship, understanding, empathy, will be donated to Operation Flags for Vets, a resources and laughter are offered. There is no 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet. program of the SFC Jared C. Monti Charitable 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment the Vietnam War, reminds all charge for the program but please register by Foundation. calling 508-735-8049 or emailing marinoc@ 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services that Wednesday, March 29 is For more information, visit ThanksToYanks. 9:15 a.m. Tap Dance Vietnam Veterans Day. The youinc.org. Hosted by the Kennedy Donovan org on the web or their Facebook, Twitter, Center, You Inc. and Dugas & Dugas Advisors 9:30 a.m. Cribbage LinkedIn or Instagram pages. 10 a.m. Gift Shop Committee recognizes all who and PPAL. 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold served during that war and 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos sends each one a Welcome Psychic Gary McKinstry Mendon High School Reunion UPTON- The Upton Bloomer Girls Fundraising 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise Home greeting. MENDON-A committee has been formed and 4 p.m. Zumba Event on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the plans are underway for a School Reunion of Tuesday Upton Town Hall will feature Gary McKinstry, the old Mendon High School on June 24 at 8 a.m. Walking Club Dead in Good Company: A Celebration prominent physic and paranormal investigator. Willowbrook Restaurant, Mendon, at 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Game Room Returning for an eighth year McKinstry, This would include anyone who attended 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet of Mount Auburn Cemetery utilizing a theater-in-the-round and a warm, Mendon High School, whether you graduated 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment MILFORD-With a slide show presentation, John casual style, works with those in the audience or not, through the year of 1960. Letters are 9:15 a.m. Strength and Stretch Harrison and Kim Nagy, co-editors of Dead in to connect to loved ones on the other side. being sent to people whose addresses we have. 10 a.m. Gift Shop Good Company: A Celebration of Mount Auburn Advance tickets are $20 and may be purchased We are trying to reach anyone who attended 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Cemetery a compelling collection of essays, by calling either Ida Jette at 508-529-2822 or the Mendon High School before Nipmuc 11 a.m. Whist poems and wildlife photographs of Mount Kelly McElreath at the Town Hall, 508-529-3565. Regional High School opened. The reunion is 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, by some of Tickets may be purchased at the door for $25. open to spouses and friends. 1 p.m. Mah Jongg today’s most important literary and celebrated Proceeds for this event go to the Upton Bloomer Price is $25 per person for the buffet Wednesday public figures, will walk us through the cemetery Girls, an independent organization dedicated to It should be a fun time catching up with old 8 a.m. Walking Club and observe the wildlife and visit the deceased supporting community members in need. Don’t acquaintances. If you can make it or know of 8:30 a.m. Game Room on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Granite miss this exciting and often moving event. A others who would be interested please tell them 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet and Quarry Rooms of the Milford Town Library, fun, fascinating evening is promised for all. and call Ruth, 508-473-6118. 8:30 a.m. SHINE by appointment 80 Spruce St. 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Sweet Auburn, as Mount Auburn Cemetery Free Seminar on Credit Scores Taft Public Library Seed Exchange 9 a.m. Zumba Gold Toning is affectionately known, is renowned as the MILFORD-Michael Shain, Village Mortgage MENDON-The Friends of the Taft Public Library 10 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes final resting place for American luminaries will offer a free presentation on understanding announce the opening of the new Seed Exchange 10 a.m. Gift Shop including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Fannie credit scores on Tuesday, March 28 in Milford with a special kickoff on Saturday, March 25 10:15 a.m. Fall Prevention Exercise Class Farmer, and Charles Sumner. But as America’s High School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in conjunction from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 29 North 1 p.m. Bingo first garden cemetery, it is also a brief home for with the Milford Community Use program Ave. Participants may share and swap seeds with 1 p.m. Chess migrating birds every spring and fall. Learn how a credit score is calculated, other local gardeners. Experts on gardening will 1 p.m. Muscle Conditioning Harrison and Nagy will be joined by Sandra what affects the score, how to improve it be available to answer any questions. 4 p.m. Zumba Step Lee, a true crime and mystery writer and and how a credit score affects your life -- Don’t have a green thumb or seeds to share? Thursday investigative journalist, who contributed an from borrowing to buy a car or a home, to Not a problem, all are welcome. We’ll have some 8 a.m. Walking Club essay to the book entitled Heaven’s Playground. applying for a loan or credit card to securing easy to grow seeds available to take home and use 8:30 a.m. Game Room Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford preferred interest rates. Shain, Mortgage to start a garden of your own. The seed exchange 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Town Library, this event is free and open to the Loan Originator, NMLS# 776638 with Village will open to the public during the library’s normal 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment public. Mortgage Company, NMLS# 6331 in Milford, business hours following our kickoff event. This is 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class will provide an overview and experts from a free event. 9 a.m. Senior Yoga 3rd Annual Atlas Travel Fair Birchwood Credit Services will be available to 10 a.m. Gift Shop MILFORD-The Hospitality & Tourism answer specific questions. 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing Management Program at Milford High School, A complimentary pizza dinner will be Milford Regional Medical Center- 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise along with business partner Atlas Travel, is provided to all who attend. Space is limited Auxiliary Meeting Friday proudly presenting the 3rd Annual Atlas Travel and advance reservations are required. To MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical 8 a.m. Walking Club Fair at Milford High School, West Fountain St., register, visit https://mikeshain.villagemtg.com Center Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Game Room on Wednesday, March 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the or contact Milford Community Use by calling April 11, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Conference 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet cafeteria lobby 508-478-1119. Room A on the first floor of the hospital, 14 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Attendees will have the opportunity to talk Prospect St., Milford. The room is handicapped 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services to a vacation specialist about vacations for this accessible. This month’s speaker is Joan LeBlanc, 9 a.m. Hairdresser/Barber (by Appointment) summer or in the future. Humane Society Chocolate Fest RN Program Director, Cardiopulmonary 9:15 a.m. Tap Dance For more information, email htm@milfordma. MILFORD-On Sunday, April 2, from 1 to 4 Rehabilitation Department. 10 a.m. Gift Shop com or call 508-478-1110 x2111. p.m. the Milford Humane Society will hold its The Auxiliary members are community 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold annual Chocolate Fest at Medway VFW, volunteers who share a passion for giving back Author Ted Reinstein in Upton Holliston St., Medway. For an admission of to the hospital. This group conducts monthly UPTON-The Upton Woman’s Club will be $5 guests can enjoy five different chocolate fundraising events, including Taste of the Towns, Milford Regional Medical Center hosting TV Personality and Author Ted items. Included on the food table will be three First Uniforms, Mother’s Day Raffle, Joan’s chocolate fountains for dipping strawberries, Jewelry, and more. All funds raised directly Auxiliary Fundraiser Reinstein at their Tuesday, March 28 meeting at The United Parish Church hall, on the bananas, marshmallows or pretzels. A supports the Medical Center’s departments, MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical Upton Town Common, beginning at 6:30 large variety of cakes, and cookies to please building fund, and scholarships. The public is Center Auxiliary will hold a fundraiser at Dairy p.m. Reinstein has been a reporter for Boston’s everybody will be available. Ice cream and welcome to attend all fundraising events. Queen, 190 West St., Milford, on April 14 from WCVB-TV’S Chronicle since 1995 and the candy will round out the chocolate buffet. The Auxiliary holds their meetings on the 5 to 8 p.m. Ten percent of all proceeds will author of two books that depict the fun and The event also includes children’s activities and second Tuesday of the month from September benefit the auxiliary. Please come and show your history of New England. He will be presenting a raffle table. The shelter will offer a number to June. Both men and women are encouraged support. his second book, Wicked Pissed: New England’s of Easter baskets, which are jammed full of to consider joining this successful organization. If you would like more information about Most Famous Feuds at this meeting. Copies of goodies and toys, for sale. The Auxiliary is a great way to meet new people joining the Auxiliary, please call 508-422-2099. this book will be available for sale. Reinstein will This is a great family event. Proceeds to and become involved in the community. Plan to Information about the Auxiliary is also available be happy to personally sign your copy. benefit the shelter an all-volunteer, non-profit, attend a meeting soon! on the Medical Center’s website: MRMC- This meeting will be open to the public. A no kill organization located on Route 140, If you would like more information about the [email protected]. fee of $5 will be collected at the door and the Milford. Hope to see you there. Auxiliary, please call 508-422-2099. Information presentation starts at 7 p.m. Light refreshments about the Auxiliary is also available on the will be served. Medical Center’s website: MRMC-Auxiliary@ milreg.org

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Babysitter Networking Day Lenten Reflections Milford Class of 1962 55th Reunion Free Dementia Program MENDON-Are you a babysitter looking for MILFORD-Kyle Bertulli, a graduate student of MENDON-The Milford High School, Class of WHITINSVILLE-Julie McMurray from the th work, or parents looking for a great sitter? On Sacred Music at Boston University, Director of 1962, will hold their 55 Reunion on Saturday, Alzheimer’s Association will present Safety and Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Music at St. Mary’s Church Dedham, and former September 9 at the Imperial Room in Mendon. Memory Challenges on Thursday, April 27 the Friends of the Taft Public Library will be Church Organist and Choir Accompanist at A meeting will be held in April to finalize plans from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Camillus Adult hosting a networking event where sitters can Milford’s First Congregational Church, will at Pete’s Bluebird, Bellingham. All interested Day Health Center campus, Linwood Mill meet parents and parents can meet sitters. The perform Lenten Reflections, a Lenten Concert class members are invited to attend the planning Apartments, 670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville. sitters will be set up throughout the library so for the pipe organ on Sunday, March 26 at meeting. This free educational program, open to the that parents and their kids can walk around 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Invitations to the reunion will only be by public, explores how cognitive and physical to meet them to see if there is a good fit. The Milford, 4 Congress St. media, word of mouth, texting and Facebook, so changes affect safety. goal is to provide a safe environment for sitters The performance will feature works by Bach, please notify classmates of the event. Committee An overview of dementia and related to meet families that are looking for someone Callahan, and Rheinberger, as well as Lenten members are: Joan Jackman, Jan and Marc changes to the brain and body will be reviewed. to watch their kids while they get stuff done hymns for congregational participation. All Fornaciari, Charlie Brogioli, Harry Pond, Ronnie Participants will learn how cognitive and around the house, run errands, or just need a are invited to attend free of charge, although Moore and Judy Barton. More info to follow. physical changes affect safety. Topics will night out. The sitters will be middle school and donations, which will benefit the sanctuary include: wandering, driving, home safety, high school aged students, providing a variety painting project, are encouraged. Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt personal safety and legal and financial safety. Please join us to learn strategies for of qualifications. Online registration is now MILFORD-The Knights of Columbus, Valencia encouraging a safe lifestyle and dementia open for both sitters and parents by visiting Council #80 is hosting a Free Easter Egg Hunt Thanks To Yanks Breakfast friendly environment. TaftPublicLibrary.org or www.facebook.com/ on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon BELLINGHAM-Thanks To Yanks 3rd Annual The St. Camillus Adult Day Health Center friendsoftaftpubliclibrary. at Draper Memorial Park, Main St., Milford, All You Can Eat Breakfast fundraiser will be held helps friends and family members care for weather permitting. All children ages two to on Sunday, April 9 at St. Blaise Church, 1158 individuals affected by this devastating disease Friends Holding Book Sale eight are invited to attend. The Easter Bunny will South Main St., Bellingham from 8 a.m. to noon. and is now accepting applications. The Center be on hand for photos. Please bring a camera. MENDON-The Friends of the Mendon Elders Tickets are $8 per person and $5 per child, with is the only non-profit Adult Day Health group are holding their book sale to be held, all proceeds benefiting Thanks To Yanks’ mission Center in the Blackstone Valley, which strives Friday, March 31 from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, of supporting those in the military, veterans and Twice Blessed Thrift Shop to provide the highest level of care possible. April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, April their families. For more information or to give HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Please contact Lisa Bernard, Director at 508- 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nearly everything is a donation visit ThanksToYanks.org, Facebook, 266-2054 or [email protected] to being sold for $1, including books, CDs, DVDs, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Hopedale will Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. hold a March Madness Sale with half off all attend this educational program or to request puzzles, games, children’s books, books on additional informatin. CD, and raffles tickets for sale. Donations are dresses including special occasion and prom; welcome. all men’s suits dress shirts and dress pants; and Upton Men’s Softball League Sign-Up all women’s suits, blouses and slacks. The shop Milford Community School Use UPTON-Upton Men’s Softball Sunday morning Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. and Adult Programs league will hold their registration on Saturday, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. MILFORD- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in March 25, at the Rose Garden, Rt. 140 Upton, MILFORD-A few Milford Community School Milford is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt and from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Use Adult Education Programs have openings. lunch with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April The registration fee is $50. For more info call HeartSong Spiritual Wellness Elaine McNanna of the Greenleaf Garden Club 2 in the Bell Tower Room. Lunch includes salad, 508 509 5473 or email: [email protected] MILFORD- HeartSong Spiritual Wellness at the will be hold a one night Pressed Flower Designs pasta, meatballs, dessert and drinks. Please bring If unable to make it to sign up registration can First Unitarian Universalist Church, 23 Pine St., workshop on April 5. Erin Mahoney, personal a camera for pictures with the Easter bunny and be mailed to: Rick Rankins, 35 Pearl St., Upton, Milford, is offering a variety of programs. To find trainer and running coach, has organized the a basket to collect eggs. Admission is $8 for ages MA 01568. Make checks payable to Upton Men’s out more information or to review their ongoing Couch to 5K Learn to Run program starting 13 through adults, $6 ages three to 12, and free Softball. Please include t-shirt size and contact programs, visit HeartSongSpiritualWellness.com on April 8 and leads up to The Sharon Timlin for age two and under. For reservations call 508- info. Special events, which all begin at 7 p.m. unless 5K Race. Lisa Caruso will be instructing a five- 634-5435. otherwise noted, include Psychic Medium, week session of Cardio Tennis/Round Robin Saturday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Self Defense Mix beginning on April 15. Greg Dowdell, Treblemakers’ Trivia Night Coffee House for Women, Wednesday, March 29; Chakra Director of Golf, and Kevin Weldon, USTGF HOPKINTON-The Treblemakers, Hopkinton’s MILFORD-The First Congregational Church Workshop, Friday, March 31; One Day Retreat, Professional at Maplegate, along with other adult community chorus, is hosting a Trivia of Milford, 4 Congress St., is hosting a Coffee Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and staff members, will be instructing the classes Night fundraiser on Monday, April 3, at 7:30 House on Saturday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Green Cleaning, Thursday, April 6. at Maplegate Country Club, 160 Maple St., p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts new Performances will be offered by students and Bellingham this spring. Classes will include building in the Delbridge Performance Center, instructors from Music and Arts of Milford. A Golf for Moms, After Work Group Lessons and 98 Hayden Rowe St. There will be free pizza, $5 donation will be collected at the door. Fair Home Buyer Boot Camp Mother’s Day 2 for 1 Group Lesson. All details a cash bar, prizes for winners and plenty of Trade coffee, tea and desserts will be offered. BELLINGHAM-Realtor Leo Fantini an Owner/ and the registration form may be found MCS. hysterical fun for a $15 admission. In addition, Broker at the Massachusetts Real Estate Group milford.ma.us underAdult Spring in the left side Bellingham will lead a free Home Buyer Boot menu. Registration and fee must be submitted there will be gift cards from local businesses Greater Milford Area Relay for Life raffled off throughout the evening. Come meet Camp, complete with pizza on Wednesday, to the Milford Community Program office 31 Professor von Schtupid, the evening’s host. Spring Reading Event May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bellingham West Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 by the Teams of up to seven will vie for being named HOPEDALE-Team Fiery Red Fighters and the Public Library, 100 Blackstone St. Local experts Wednesday before the start of the program. the smartest in the professor’s class. For more Bancroft Memorial Public Library are holding a will explain the home buying process and all For more information, call 508-478-1119 with details, visit hopartcenter.org. The Treblemakers Spring Reading Event on April 8 in the library attendees will receive a helpful free workbook questions. is part of Enter Stage Left Theater, a non- from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will that contains key information. There will be time profit, full-service community performing arts feature a story walk, weather permitting, crafts, set aside for a question and answer session to Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild organization dedicated to promoting quality games and snacks. Donations to the Team Fiery address attendees’ specific questions. Register by MENDON-Local Quilter Beth Sullivan will theatrical programs for all ages. Red Fighters, who will be walking the Greater contacting Fantini 508-446-3538 or LeoFantini@ lecture on T-Shirt Quilt Making with a trunk Milford Area Relay for Life and hoping to raise Marealestategroup.com show to follow, at the April Thimble Pleasures Foxwoods Trip $5000 to help fight cancer later this year, are Quilt Guild Meeting on Thursday, April 20, at appreciated. Vin Bin Wine Tasting Benefits 7 p.m. in Goss Hall of the Unitarian Church, MILFORD-The Knights of Columbus Valencia For more information on this event please Council 80 is sponsoring a trip to Foxwoods HCC Charity Maple St., Mendon. contact the Library 508-634-2209 Kristy Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. on Friday, April 28 for $20 per person, which Lambert, 508-244-8103 or Michele Spaulding, HOPKINTON-The Vin Bin will hold a Spring includes round trip bus transportation, a $10 508-498-1869. Grand Wine Tasting at Hopkinton Country food voucher or free buffet plus $10 in slot plays. Club Saturday, April 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. and MHS Class of 2019 Silent Auction The bus leaves the Milford Municipal Lot, across will hold a raffle with all proceeds donated MILFORD-The Milford High School Class of the street from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church WINGMASTERS – North American to the Hopkinton Country Club Charitable 2019 will hold a Silent Auction on Saturday, of Milford at 4 p.m. and leaves Foxwoods at 11 Birds of Prey Foundation. May 6, at the Hoboken Club from 7 to 10 p.m. p.m. Reservations, for anyone 21 or older, must MILFORD-North American Birds of Prey, a The HCCCF donates to such agencies as: Big A variety of raffles along with silent and live be made by April 21 by contacting James Burke, presentation on birds also known as raptors Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest, auction items will be available. Admission is $10. F.D.D. at 508-478-9813. Proceeds benefit the which comes from the Latin word to seize and The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center Please join us for a fun evening and help Knights of Columbus scholarship fund. reflects their hunting abilities marked by hooked in Hopkinton; Tenacity; Children’s Hospital support the Class of 2019 beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with Adolescent Substance Abuse Program; and For more information visit, http://www. DAV Mobile Service Office sharp talons, will be held on Tuesday, April 18 continuing support of the Make –A-Wish milfordpublicschools.com/Domain/1551 Foundation, YMCA’s School’s Out Program, AREA-The non-profit, Disabled American at 7 p.m. the Granite and Quarry Rooms of the Food Pantry Breakfast, Serenity House, Read to Veterans (DAV) Mobile Service Office will be Milford Town Library. Spruce St. Me Mommy Program, Friends of Southborough at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Bright Insurance Agency Youth Commission, Ashland Emergency Fund to personally provide the counseling and claim of Milford and the Friends of the Milford and college scholarships to local students. filing assistance. Like all DAV services, help Town Library, North American Birds of Prey Did You The wine tasting is open to the public and from the Mobile Service Office is free to all is designed to explain predation, the birds’ is free of charge. Guests may purchase Riedel veterans and members of their families. place at the top of the food web, their different Know???? stemware to keep as souvenirs and use during Monday, March 27-Knights of Columbus, 1675 hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly the wine tasting. Special sales on all wines tasted The Milford Town Crier Douglas Ave, North Providence, R.I. changing world. Because many birds of prey will be offered. Wednesday, March 29-DAV Dr. C. E. Burt are declining in number, this presentation also Guests may buy raffle tickets for various prizes Chapter 7, 19 Willis St., New Bedford. features one or more of the endangered raptors is mailed during the tasting, all proceeds will go to the Thursday, March 30-Warwick Vet Center, 2038 that WINGMASTERS cares for, and explains free to every household and HCCCF. — Warwick Ave, Warwick, R.I. why these species face an uncertain future. business in Milford twice a Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and This year’s wine tasting is sponsored by The The Upton Vin Bin and Long Cadillac of Southborough, monthand Mendon12,800 Town addresses. Crier Our this presentation, which incorporates 5 live th birds of prey, gives an overview of these different celebrating its 90 year in business. For more sister publication, See our online calendar at categories. information, call 508-435-9463, or visit www. is thevinbin.com — www.TownCrier.us This event is free and open to the public. mailed free to every address in Upton and Mendon 6,000 addresses.

MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 23 Sports

Golf Programs for Kids College-bound Core Leads Milford Middle School Program The Milford Community School Use Program is offering a few golf programs for children this Spring. Softball Adds Depth to MHS Girls By Chris Villani Golf programs will take place at Maplegate Country Sports Reporter/Columnist Track Club, 160 Maple St., Bellingham with instructors, Greg The Milford High School softball team is looking to make By Chris Villani Dowdell, Director of Golf; Kevin Weldon, USTGF another deep tournament run this year, boosted by a roster that Sports Reporter/Columnist Professional; and other staff members. features at least five players who will continue their softball careers The Milford High School girls track and field A four- day Junior Golf Academy for ages nine to 17 at the collegiate level. team will be led by numerous veterans with runs from Mondays to Thursdays at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We have a lot returning from last year’s team, so there is league title aspirations and bolstered by a group Choice of weeks are April 17 to April 20, June 26 to going to be some hype, naturally, for a team that returns so much of more than a dozen freshmen who are already June 29, July 24 to July 27 and August 21 to August 24 talent,” head coach Steve DiVitto said. “At the same time, the girls in midseason form. Try Golf for Beginners is for ages five to 12 and runs understand that it’s just hype. They need to go out and work hard “I could see it the first day with some of the from Mondays to Thursdays at 9 to 10 a.m. Choice of and try to compete, so that’s what they will do.” throwers while they were working on their weeks are April 17 to April 20, June 26 to June 29, July Milford finished 17-5 last season, falling to Silver Lake in the technique,” head coach Derek Rose said. “They 24 to July 27 and August 21 to August 24 South Division 1 quarterfinals for the second season in a row. The know how to release the discus, they have held Golf for Toddlers for ages one to four starts on Scarlet Hawks will welcome back senior captains Kaitlyn DeCapua, the javelin, it’s something you don’t always see Monday May 1 from 12 to 1 p.m. Maggie Farrell, and Ali Atherton — all of whom are four-year in practice. You don’t have a lot of kids out there Additional details and registration forms may be starters. throwing the javelin for fun.” found MCS.milford.ma.us. Please submit registration “This is the first four-year class I have seen through, since I have Rose said he noticed one of the freshmen, forms along with fees to the Milford Community been here, these girls have been part of the program,” DiVitto said. Christina Chiarelli, practicing the high jump School Use Program office 31 West Fountain St., “Seeing them grow from freshmen to leaders and senior captains, by herself after a workout on the first day of Milford MA 01757 by the Wednesday before the start this has become an experienced group.” practice. That kind of effort, the coach said, is of the program. Checks can be made payable to the All three are set to play in college next year. DeCapua, a third palpable. Town of Milford - MCSUP. Please call the office at 508- baseman, will attend Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Farrell, in “We are really focused on having a winning 478-1119 with questions. her third year as a big bat in the middle of the order, is going to St. season,” Rose said. “It’s hard with so many Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Ali Atherton, back for another younger athletes, but we want to go at least 3-2 year in the pitching circle, will attend Southern New Hampshire in dual meets and place in the top half at the University in Hooksett, N.H. Hockomock League meet. We finished eighth in The Scarlet Hawks’ junior class includes a pair of players who the Division 2 state meet in indoor and we have have already committed to play at the Division 1 level. Emily a bunch of new athletes and talented young kids, Piergustavo is a future UConn Husky, and Jess Tomaso recently we just have to figure out where they fit.” signaled her intent to play at Providence College. The Scarlet Hawks will also boast experienced Juniors Kelley Reichert, Kate Irwin, and Shannon Cormier also leadership, many of whom have an eye towards figure to play significant roles this season. Reichert will again be success in the league and at the state level. one of the team’s top pitchers, Irwin is expected to hit at the top of Christina Speliakos returns for the spring season the order, and Cormier figures to be back in a starting role in the and winning the Hockomock League in the outfield this spring. hurdles and placing second in the long jump. The defending Davenport Division champions in the Hockomock Elena DelloRusso will compete in the relays as League, DiVitto said his team has its focus on improvement early in well as the 400 and 200 meter runs. Christina the year. Capone, who joined Speliakos and DelloRusso “We know playing in the Hock and playing in D1 is a great on a record-setting relay team during the winter challenge, but we want to continue to work to get better every day,” season, will also compete in the 200, 400, and the he said. “Hopefully we will peak at the right time and fine tune our long jump. skills and make sure our confidence and focus is where it needs to Junior Leanne Kibbee figures to be among b e .” the team’s most prolific jumpers, Rose said, with success in the long and triple jump. Kibbee is also expected to compete in the hurdles and the high jump. Gabby Chong will anchor the Hawks’ distance runners in the mile and 2-mile. Rose said he’s also excited to see what junior Got sports pictures from Kyra Alves can do to follow up a sophomore season that her qualify for the state meet in the Macintosh Computer on the Blink? your team??? Send them to javelin. the [email protected]. “Right now we have an increase in numbers MAC MAGICIAN and some really talented athletes returning from last year and coming in from the middle school Can Fix it in a Wink! track and field team,” Rose said. “That’s a huge Macintosh Hardware & Software thing for the MHS track program.” Installation • Maintenance • Training System Diagnostics Milford Lions 13th Annual Al Holman: 508-529-7791 | 508-889-1067 (c) Milford Country Club Golf Tournament MILFORD-The Milford Lions Club will hold Condos & Golf Course their 13th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, June 19, at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Memberships Available: $350 Sutton. Funds raised from the tournament benefit a range of local causes. 9 Hole: Par 3 Please consider joining in this fun and worthy No Tee Times Required event. The format is a Florida Scramble, starting with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $175 Visit milfordcountryclubcondo.com per golfer and includes three meals, including a buffet dinner; cart; green fees and prizes. Gift Certificates There are other opportunities for businesses, Golf in Privacy Available organizations and individuals to participate in the event as well. For more information, call Miss For details, please contact committee chairs, Schube at 508-478-1250 or email: Louis Kline at [email protected], 781-771- [email protected] 7535 and Jim Sanchioni at jsanchioni@comcast. net. The clubhouse is available for business meetings and parties. We are now o ering a round of golf for $15/person when you rent the clubhouse. Visit www.towncrier.us Please call the oce for availability. and click on SPORTS to Rental Hall Pricing: $350 for the day plus security deposit read about all the sport's Catering Options: Oliva's Market (508-473-7920) or Gene's Variety (508-473-2324) teams!

24 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 Sports Dowd Named Girls Lacrosse Gallant Brings Successful Resume Head Coach to MHS Boys LAX By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist Tim Dowd has immersed himself in lacrosse after being The Milford High School boys lacrosse program will named the new girls varsity head coach at Milford High, welcome Doug Gallant to the sidelines this spring, and the and the MHS teacher said he’s ready to hit the ground new head coach will look to continue the same success he’s running in his first season with the program. enjoyed as an assistant with other programs as he takes the “I am extremely excited, this is a great opportunity and reigns of the Scarlet Hawks. one I am very happy to have,” Dowd said. “It’s a really great “I am hoping to bring a lot of knowledge to the program” group of kids, a good group of student-athletes, and I am Gallant said. “I come from some prolific programs such as eager to get started. I can’t wait to get out there.” Billerica and Wakefield, and I had a great opportunity to Dowd, 34, has been working in the English department help turn around the Wakefield program. After a couple of at MHS for the past six years and grew up playing years working there, we created a great program. I want to numerous sports, with hockey as his primary focus. He bring that success to Milford.” coached the junior varsity field hockey team at MHS last Gallant, 28, has been coaching lacrosse as an assistant at fall. He said Milford High School Athletic Director Peter the high school level for the past seven years. He started as Boucher approached him about coaching lacrosse during Tim Dowd the assistant defensive coordinator at Wakefield High school, Doug Gallant the offseason. serving two years in that position before being named the “I couldn’t wait to sign up,” Dowd said. “I knew it would defensive coordinator. He also worked as an assistant coach at Billerica High School for be a lot of the same athletes who play both sports and I have been thrilled to be able to another three years. work with them. Coaching field hockey was a great experience.” Gallant played four years of varsity lacrosse at Billerica as a goalie, and continued to Playing lacrosse was not an option for Dowd when he was in high school, so he ran play in tournaments and with friends while a student at Worcester State College, which track during the spring to stay in shape after hockey season. did not offer the sport. He said he wants to bring his experience as a goalie and meld that “It was something I always regretted,” he said. “I wish we had a program, but we didn’t. with the some of the fast-paced high school programs he’s been with over the past few I’ve seen it grow in popularity and this is my first real ‘hands-on’ experience.’” years. The new coach has been working hard to get ready for the season, even before “This will be a bit of a hybrid, to win games you have to put points on the board, but practices began on Monday. it starts on defense,” Gallant said. “We want to create our opportunities on offense by “It’s a lot to learn, so I have been doing everything I can to learn, from watching game playing solid defense.” film to reading the rule book,” Dowd said. “I’ve been getting schooled and getting ready.” Gallant is also new to the Milford school system, he joined the Pathways Program this Milford does not have a feeder program for lacrosse, so Dowd said he is hoping his year and said he is “beyond ecstatic” to begin coaching the Hawks. team will be able hone some of the basic skills early in the year and continue to improve “I couldn’t have been happier, the way [Athletic Director] Peter Boucher greeted me as the season progresses. with open arms into the facilities, the reception I got from the people here has been “I want a strong focus on the fundamentals, we are not going to be successful unless we great,” Gallant said. “You can tell when you walk in, they are a tight knit group within the start there,” Dowd said. “That’s the ground floor we can try to build from there. We are athletic department and the school system.” going to be teaching a lot of the basic skills and fundamentals of the game. We want to Gallant said his work has an assistant over the past seven seasons has groomed him for get better every day.” his first run as a head coach. “I have been waiting for and growing into an opportunity like this over the past couple years at Wakefield and Billerica,” he said. “The coaches I have worked with have helped me refine my skills and help me get this opportunity to make something of my own.”

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SPORTS FLASH By Chris Villani Fleet of Foot and Flying High: Milford’s Staff Reporter / Columnist Newest Track Stars Upton Road Race Expects Leanne Kibbee, shown here on the right, Record Turnout is standing next to teammate Christina Speliakos. Kibbee was part of the team that smashed the program record in the sprint By Chris Villani medley with a 4:40, beating the old record Sports Reporter/Columnist by 20 seconds. Kibbee also stood out in the The 37th annual Boston Marathon tune-up race, sponsored by the Tri-Valley hurdles and long jump, placing seventh in the Front Runners, is anticipating a record number of runners for this year’s event Hockomock in the hurdles and eighth in the after being designated as a New England Grand Prix event by the United States long jump. At the state meet, however, she Track and Field Association. vaulted all the way to second place by jumping “We are a USATF-affiliated club and generally, running clubs will put on a 16’ 10.25.” The leap set a personal record by better race experience than other entities for the simple reason that we are all nearly a foot-and-a-half. MHS photo runners,” said Front Runners club president Christopher Kivior. “We know how to operate a race.” Many of the approximately 400 runners, who have attacked the 15K (9.3 mile) course in the event’s three-and-a-half-decade history, are doing so to get ready to run Boston just a couple of weeks later. Kivior said he hopes the Grand Prix certification will add another 200 to 300 runners. The race starts at Nipmuc High School at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. The event boasts a storied-history, four-time Boston winner Bill Rodgers still holds the event record with a time of 46:08 set in 1986. The vast majority of the hilly course is in Upton, with a small section dipping into Northbridge, Kivior said. The process for being certified as a Grand Prix race included certifying the course’s distance along with other aspects of the event and members of the USATF had to vote on the certification. Kivior said he is not sure whether the club will continue to apply going forward, saying he wanted to see how this year turned out. He noted, the membership of the club, which has doubled in recent years, allowed for enough volunteers to help staff the race. “More volunteers made it easier for us to make that jump to apply,” Kivior said. “Now that the course is certified, we could theoretically have a national age- group record set. I expect the winning time for the men to be sub-50 minutes. It’s definitely a special year.” For the third straight year, the race will be named for longtime event director Frank Nealon, an original member of the Front Runners who passed away in The Milford High Girls Track team capped off The Milford High School boys track and field 2014. a record breaking year by garnering 30 points team literally rewrote the record books this winter, The club boasts approximately 400 members and sponsors six events per year, and placing eighth in the Hockomock League shattering nine program bests plus winning three Kivior said. The nonprofit organization promotes health and fitness and also meet. Junior Christina Speliakos took home dual meets, and finishing eighth in the Hockomock donates a portion of proceeds to local charities and other nonprofits. a league title in the 55 meter hurdles and League meet. Among the medalists were, l-r: Jack Registration for those interested in running can be done online or at Nipmuc finished second in the long jump with a leap Kalil, Cameron Clark, Joey Madden and Chris Regional High School on race day beginning at 8:30 a.m. of 16’ 9” — a personal best. Speliakos went on Cicciu. A senior Cicciu broke the school record in to place third in the hurdles at the Division the 600 meter run during a second place finish at 3 state meet, setting another personal record the Hockomock League meet. He was also part of in the process at 8.91 seconds. The Scarlet two record-breaking relay teams, the 4x400 and Hawks a pair of school records in relay events. the sprint medley. The quartet of Ciccui, junior The 4x400 team, shown in the photo, l-r, of Kalil, sophomore Madden, and senior Clark broke Christina Capone, Juliana France, Speliakos the mile relay mark three times this year, including and Elena DelloRusso ran a 4:22.57 to set a 3:35.12 at the state meet. The group set the a new program mark. Speliakos, Capone, school record in the sprint medley during the DelloRusso, and Leanne Kibbee (not in this Division 3 relay meet. Madden also broke his own photo) smashed the program record in the record in the 1,000 meter run during a second sprint medley with a time of 4:40, more than place finish at the state meet. Kalil set records 20 seconds faster than the previous record- in the mile and the two mile, and placed fourth holders. MHS photo overall in the former event at states. MHS photo

Milford Boys Track Looks for League Title

By Chris Villani the high jump after a standout basketball season. Sports Reporter/Columnist On the field, junior captain Patrick Brogioli Coming off a record-shattering winter that looks to build on a sophomore season that saw saw nine program marks fall, the Milford High him register marks of 46’ in the shot put and School boys track and field team is aiming to top 125’ in the discus, both of which were good the Hockomock League as the spring season gets enough to place at the Division 2 state meet. underway. “These guys are all all-state level competitors,” “We want to win the Davenport Division in Rose said. “They are also guys who could be the dual meets and then win the league meet,” league champions.” head coach Derek Rose said. “It’ll be tough, Milford also adds some new athletes into North Attleboro and Sharon are on the schedule the mix this spring. Ryan O’Toole, a standout and they are always really tough, but last year we running back on the football team, will throw finished fourth overall and this year we are even the shot and be a part of the sprint team, Rose stronger. I think we have a good shot. said. Sophomore Brendan White will throw “Top-three would be great,” the coach added, the javelin, an area where the Hawks lost some “but the ultimate goal is to win the whole thing.” depth from last season. Jack Kalil set indoor records in both the mile Rose said it will take some time to figure out and the 2-mile, and Rose said he should be exactly where some of the other athletes will fit “hunting those records down” during the spring in. season as well. Chris Cicciu and Cam Clark, “Right now we are just starting out and we two more winter record holders, will compete have some pretty good numbers,” he said. “In in the sprinting and middle distance events. the winter, we lose some kids to basketball and Joey Madden is back to run the mile and the wrestling, but this spring we have some depth in 800 meters, Rose said, and Kaden Kelley will some key places.” compete in the triple jump, the long jump, and

26 MILFORD TOWN CRIER MARCH 24, 2017 Sports Grafton/BVT Hockey Wins Sectional Title BVT Seniors Hockey Team to Title

By Chris Villani he made mental mistakes, he always worked Sports Reporter/Columnist so hard. He persevered and he is such a For the past four years, the seniors on good kid. To see him score the game winner the Grafton/Blackstone Valley Tech have last week, it made all those times he was listened to a history lesson about the frustrated worth it.” successes of those who came before them. Binkoski described Sadlon as a “quiet Last weekend, they were able to make a leader,” saying the BVT senior “did all little history of their own, beating Oakmont the little things right, in practices and in 5-2 to win the Division 3A sectional games, he worked his butt off.” By the time championship. the tournament rolled around, Sadlon was “I always bring up guys in the past and playing the best hockey of his career, his what they’ve done,” said head coach Mike coach said. Binkoski. “One of our assistant coaches, Matatall and Colwell earned their coach’s Tanner Drawbridge, told the guys, ‘Coach praise for doing the things that don’t always Bink is always bringing up these old guys, show up on the stat sheet. Let the celebration begin! The Grafton/Blackstone Valley Tech hockey team reacts to their don’t guy want to be the guys he brings up in “Ed just battles, he protects the puck win over Oakmont and the awards ceremony as the Division 3A state championship. the future?’” and does the little things,” Binkoski said. BVT photo The players Binkoski referenced are not all “Colwell is one of those guys who competes that old. The current crop of seniors was in and works really hard. He has improved over By Chris Villani Grafton/BVT came up on the short end the eighth grade when the Indians last won the past four years and become a great role Sports Reporter/Columnist against Oakmont twice during the regular the sectional title in 2013, but the message model for the younger guys. The Grafton/Blackstone Valley Tech season, falling 5-1 on February 1 and 6-4 still resonated. “They were really hungry,” “Their leadership in the locker room and hockey team avenged a pair of regular on February 18. A pair of third-period Binkoski said, “they wanted to win this.” on the ice in practice was huge,” he added. season losses to Oakmont, pulling away goals helped the Indians pull away in Four Valley Tech seniors helped drive the “When you’re a freshmen or a sophomore from the Spartans for a 5-2 win Sunday, Sunday’s tilt at the Wallace Civic Center in co-op program’s success this winter, assistant and you see these guys work so hard, you March 5, and taking the second Division Fitchburg, and Binkoski said Baker’s goal captains Cam Thomas and Stefan Sadlon can’t help but be inspired. They answered the 3A championship in the program’s history. to make it 4-2 put his team in a position to and defensemen Ed Matatall and Styler bell and it worked.” “It was an awesome effort and an take home the crown. Colwell. The quartet has given Binkoski some new unbelievable game,” said head coach “He scored on a beautiful dangle,” the “I’ve said it all year, I don’t think I have stories to tell in seasons to come. “Next year Mike Binkowski. “We knew, back at the coach said, describing the team’s fourth been harder on a guy than Cam Thomas in and the year after,” he said, “I will be talking beginning of the year, that the belt was goal. “When that went in, it was the his four years,” Binkoski said. “Even when about these guys.” wide open with (defending champion) feeling we had been hoping for. To be in Nashoba moving up a division. It was great that moment, up 4-2, getting closer to the to get it.” championship, it was great to see the kids BVT senior Cam Thomas scored two get to experience that.” goals, including the game winner in Grafton/BVT last won a district the second period for the third-seeded title during the 2012-2013 season, and Indians. Grafton product Jake Baker added advanced to the state championship game The United Parish Upton a pair of goals of his own, and Grafton/ before falling to Agawam. Because there of BVT survived a pair of equalizers from are no Eastern Massachusetts teams in An pen and AffirmingReconciling Community Oakmont — one of them a shorthanded Division 3A, the winner in the Central/ of the United Church of Christ and the second-period tally. West sections is considered the state United Methodist Church “We scored early, which helped us settle champion. down a bit, but we knew this was going The Indians were scheduled to take on You are Invited! to be a battle,” Binkoski said. “They came South Hadley/Holyoke Wednesday night at 9:45 am • Sunday Morning orship back and tied it on us and it was a little bit the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Child Care Sunday School deflating, but this team has been battle- tested all season.” 1 Church Street, Upton, Ma • 508-529-3192 www.unitedparishupton.org Running the Marathon to Support Relief for Families of Children with Disabilities

Upton resident, Ruth Shelley, is now running through the roads of town not just to train for the Boston Marathon but also to benefit a local charity. Having grown up with a disabled sister, she has found her cause in the Michael Lisnow Respite Center. The Lisnow Center offers relief from round-the-clock care to families of profoundly disabled children. It provides pre- school daycare offering physical and speech therapy, after school care, summer day camps, overnight respite care, adult day care and have four group homes for disabled adults - currently running programs 24/7 serving 85 families. The Center is not just providing services; it is a second family to all involved. To learn more about the Center, visit HopkintonRespite.com. To support Shelley’s run for the Lisnow Center, please visit: https://www.crowdrise.com/ MichaelCarterLisnowBoston2017/fundraiser/ ruthshelley All contributions are tax deductible Ruth Shelley is running in the Boston and every dollar goes to fund the Center’s Marathon to support the Michael Lisnow programs. Respite Center. Contributed photo

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MARCH 24, 2017 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 27 Celebrating the Irish in Everyone on St. Patrick’s Day

The corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center was provided through a donation from Republic Services, the trash hauler for Milford. Show in the photo, l-r, are: Dan Higgins, Area Municipal Services Manager for Republic Services; Jerry Hennessy, Milford Board of Health; Sue Clark, Milford Senior Center Director; Lenny Izzo, Milford Board of Health; and Michael Stizepan, Republic Services. Harry Platcow photo

Pat Parnin, standing left, and Marge Cobb Seeing the world through green-tinted show off their Irish hats at the St. Patrick’s Day glasses at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Luncheon held at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Center St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, was Senior Center on March 17. Harry Platcow Program Director Dolores Alvarez-DeVita. photo Harry Platcow photo

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