Milford TOWN CRIER Vol. 6 No.7 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 2007 November 23, 2012 Selectmen to Water Company A Banquet of Champions Customers: Please Show up at Submitted by Jim LeBrun Th e 2012 Milford Varsity Girls Soft ball team celebrated their undefeated, Division 1 State Championship season December 12 Hearing November 10 at the Café Sorrento in Milford. Aft er going 25-0 the girls were treated to a well-deserved night designed By Kevin Rudden just for them. To begin, Coach Macchi recapped the season and some team accomplishments before everyone sat Staff Reporter/Columnist down to dinner, which was served buff et style. Aft er dinner, all team members were presented with personalized Back in 2010, the state Department of Public Utilities (DPU) held sunglasses and jackets, customized posters and a specially made necklace. Th is night was also the time for Coach a public hearing in Upper Town Hall to hear local concerns about Macchi to hand out the individual team awards. the Milford Water Company’s proposed 50 percent rate hike – later Th e award winners were: settled at 33 percent – but only a handful of residents showed up. Rookie of the year – Taylor LeBrun, Unsung Heroines – Sam Bonvino and Caroline Fairbanks, Coaches Award – With the DPU coming again on December 12 to solicit comments Taylor Archer, MVP – Shannon Smith, Sportswoman of the Year – Lindsey Read, Most Improved – Lauren Hanna and about the privately owned utility’s proposed 83.4 percent rate hike, Most Dedicated – Catie Griswold the board is openly encouraging people to show up and sound off . It was a fun night made possible by help from everyone – players, parents, families and coaches. “If no one shows up, their silence is deafening,” said Selectman William Buckley. “At an 83 percent increase, we would expect a fair amount of interest from residents.” At their November 5 meeting selectmen discussed using the board’s December 3 meeting as a forum to give local businesses and residents information to use at the DPU hearing the following week. And, this time, the Town of Milford will not be the only one to formally “intervene” in the DPU’s rate-setting process. Attorney General Martha Coakley’s offi ce announced on November 14 that it is intervening as well. “Our intervention in these cases will help ensure that ratepayers are protected against excessive rate hikes. We are currently reviewing company documents to determine whether any of the claimed costs are unwarranted,” Coakley said in a press release. Her offi ce can now intervene in water rate cases thanks to the provisions a new state law – “An Act Relative to Competitively Priced Electricity in the Commonwealth” – passed earlier this year that broadened the powers of the Attorney General’s Offi ce of Ratepayer Advocacy by allowing it to directly intervene in water rate cases. Although people have busy lives, “this is important,” Chairman Sporting their new personalized sunglasses, jackets and necklaces, the Division 1 State Champion 2012 Milford Varsity Brian Murray stated. “You really need to show up on the twelft h Girls Soft ball celebrated their 25-0 season one more time on November 10. Contributed photo. Inset: Th e 2012 Division and tell the DPU.” 1 State Championship Girls Soft ball Trophy won by the Milford team. Contributed photo As the board discussed ways to get more interest in the hearing, Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis noted selectmen should “treat it like a campaign” and reach out to those aff ected by the proposed A Milford Tradition, the Welcome Santa Parade rate increase. Buckley mentioned inviting members of the town’s Industrial Development Commission, the Milford Area Chamber Generations of Milfordians of Commerce, and large water users such as Milford Regional have started the holiday season Medical Center and Waters Corporation. lining the streets of their town Answering a request by Buckley, Town Administrator Louis to watch bedecked fi re trucks Celozzi determined that the proposed rate hike would cost the with sirens blaring, fl oats spon- Town of Milford an additional $495,284 per year for the water sored by area businesses and used in all town-owned buildings, bringing the town’s total costs bands playing seasonal tunes to $1,099,290 per year. Buckley said taxpayers would ultimately thanks to the Milford Perma- pay that increase, as well as their own home or business increases. nent Firefi ghters Association. Celozzi added that – when allocated to each town department – And this year will be no excep- the increases easily would take up any budget increases projected tion as the Association spon- by those departments for the next fi scal year sors the 25th Annual Welcome If the water company’s rate hike is approved, it “will increase Santa Parade through Milford average quarterly residential bills 83.4 percent, which is equal to on Sunday, December 2. Th e $21.49 [more] per month or $64.48 [more] on a quarterly basis” parade starts about 4 p.m. at and would provide the utility with “an increase in its total annual Veteran’s Memorial Drive near revenue of approximately $3,817,870,” according to the documents Hannaford Supermarket, pro- submitted by the utility to the DPU. ceeds on East Main and Main Manager David Condrey said the rate hike request takes into Streets before concluding at account several major expenses: Draper Memorial Park in the Decorated and lit Milford Fire Trucks will be among the many fi refi ghting apparatus • $600,000 spent to install two granulated activated carbon heart of Milford. that will off er a rousing opening to the holiday season in the Annual Welcome Santa (GAC) fi lters in the fall of 2011 to bring the levels of chemicals Th e thousands of onlook- Parade that will march through Milford on Sunday, December 2. Businesses and known as Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) below the 80 ers from the very young to the groups who want to march in the parade should contact the Milford Fire Department. parts-per-billion “maximum contaminant level” (MCL) set by young at heart, who line the Harry Platcow photo the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the parade route, will enjoy watch- state ing the decorated fi re trucks ride into town with his sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. • Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); from over 30 area towns, holi- Firefi ghter Ted DePaolo, who helps coordinate the annual parade, said it’s not too • Funds spent to conduct two diff erent water treatment pilot day themed-fl oats sponsored late for businesses, groups, bands and individuals to join the fun on Sunday, December studies to determine that the new water treatment plant would by groups and businesses, lo- 2. Anyone interested in participating in the parade should stop by either one of the use a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) clarifi cation method; cal school bands, several con- town’s fi re stations – 21 Birch St. or 1 Spruce St. -- or call the business phone, 508-473- • Funds spent to design and obtain permits for the new water tingents of pipers and a special 1215, to register. treatment plant; and, guest or two. Last, but by no And while no usually likes snow, on Sunday, December 2, a lot of people don’t mind Th e $16.8 million being spent to build the treatment plant. means least, Santa himself will a sprinkling of the white stuff as Milford turns out to welcome Santa to town.

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Winter Parking Ban Starts on December 1 The Advertiser's Club Directory Th e Town of Milford’s winter parking ban will be in eff ect from December 1, 2012 through March 15, 2013. Parking on the street is prohibited between midnight to 6:00 a.m. Th e Advertiser’s Club Directory is a listing of those businesses that have contracted to advertising at regardless of weather conditions. Signs announcing Milford’s parking ban are posted on least 12 times a year in Th e Milford Town Crier. Features include a listing in this directory, discounts and a feature article about your business (size and frequency requirements apply). major roads leading into town, including Routes 16, 85, 109 and 140. Individuals violating the parking ban are subject to a $25 fi ne. Business Name ...... Ad on Page Milford Catholic Elementary School ...... next 77th and Vine ...... next Milford Federal ...... next AA Limousine ...... 16 Milford-Franklin Eye Associates ...... next United Way Of Tri-County Feed-A-Family for Fifty Aff ordable Junk Removal ...... 22 Milford Hardwood...... next Th e United Way of Tri-County, in an eff ort to take a bite out of the growing food insecurity Boucher Energy Systems ...... 22 Milford National ...... next that exists in the MetroWest/495 Corridor, has launched a Feed-A-Family For Fift y Campaign. Bright Beginnings Center ...... next Nathans’ Jewelers ...... 9 Th e initiative will enlist the help of local residents, businesses and schools to embark on a Bright Insurance ...... 12 New England Window & Siding ...... 23 campaign with a goal to provide 3,000 families and individuals with a turkey dinner and fi xings C&K Painting & Home Improvement ...... next Pepperoncini's Pizzeria & Grill ...... next for Th anksgiving and the holiday season. Capertown Kitchens ...... next Perriello Eye Care ...... 10 Central Street Resale...... next Pond Home ...... 2 According to fi gures compiled by Th e United Way of Tri-County there are more individuals Th e Chop Shop ...... 18 Resellables...... 12 and families in need of food today than at any time in the last 40 years and all the food pantries Consigli Ruggierio Funeral Home ...... 20 Reardon HVAC ...... 17 served by the organization have seen an over 75 percent increase in those seeking services. CPR Etc...... next Restaurant 45 ...... next Additionally many of those served are families with young children and teens. Creative Community Childcare ...... next Right at Home ...... next You can help by adopting a family by donating $50. Th e money will feed a family of four a Crown Electric ...... next Scannel Services/Hopkinton Roofi ng ...... 22 complete Th anksgiving or holiday meal or provide as many as seven bags of groceries from one Dr. Sam Alkhoury, DDS ...... 2 Scott Anthony Classic Barber Shop ...... next of our three food pantries. Our goal is to adopt at least 3,000 families, please go on line at www. 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An integral part of treating Little Stars Daycare ...... next 77th and Vine ...... 5 cancer successfully is making sure cancer Medway Oil & Propane Company ...... 18 patients receive their treatments, but many fi nd making transportation arrangements is Walk for Hunger Brings Many Together a challenge. Th e American Cancer Society provided more than 11,000 rides for cancer Saturday, October 27 was a proud day as 150 people came together to raise food and funds patients in Massachusetts last year. However, for neighbors and those around the world suff ering from hunger in Milford. A big “Th ank You” more volunteer drivers are needed to keep up goes out to the 32 business sponsors, 10 churches and many volunteers who made this day with the demand for transportation. possible. Th e CROP Hunger Walk supported three local food programs this year: Th e Milford Th e schedule for volunteers is fl exible, Daily Bread Food Pantry, Tri-Valley Elders Meal Program and the Salvation Army Food Pantry. treatment appointments take place weekdays, Th e day started off a little cloudy, but as everyone came to register, spirits were livened up primarily during business hours. While most with the music of Chris (Chip) Zale and the many young adults that participated. Canned patients are in need of transportation to local goods were collected during registration for the Milford Daily Bread Food Pantry. Th e Milford Sergeant George N. Marino treatment facilities, there are also patients in Hannaford’s and Stop & Shop also made generous donations to the Pantry. Th e Tri-Valley Elders need of transportation to Boston. A volunteer and Salvation Army will receive part of the fi nancial donations and the balance will be used to Sergeant George N. Marino of Milford who is willing to drive to Boston even once help others in this country and around the world to feed the hungry. received the MCI Norfolk Employee a year can make a diff erence in the life of a Beginning with a short word from this year’s chairperson, Kay Quinney-Bernard and a prayer of the Year Award at the Beyond local cancer patient. You too can make a from Envoy David Irwin of the local Salvation Army, walkers took off at 10 a.m. from Draper Excellence Awards Banquet, sponsored diff erence in the fi ght against cancer is by Memorial Park. Most of the walkers completed the 10K course in about two-hours, although by the Massachusetts Department of becoming a driver for the American Cancer some took a little longer, as they took advantage of the rest stop and chocolate chip cookies at Corrections, held on November 2 at Society’s Road to Recovery. Drivers use their the Doubletree Hotel. Aft er the walk, Lou Miano and Jim of Zerodrift , played some tunes while Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham. Sgt. own vehicle to drive patients to and from refreshments were served and door prizes were drawn. Th ere were many lucky winners and the Marino is the Environmental Health and their treatments. If you or someone you know big winner was Ginny Davis of Hopedale, who won the 50/50 Raffl e. Safety Offi cer (EHSO) at MCI Norfolk is interested in becoming a volunteer driver As of November 6, the CROP Hunger Walk has raised approximately $7,600 and another and according to offi cials his eff orts have for Road to Recovery, please contact your $2,000 in direct food donations. Th anks again to everyone that volunteered and participated. proven to be invaluable at the facility. He American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 “CROP” stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Donations are still being was cited for his independence, creativity, or visit cancer.org. accepted through December 31. Go to www.cropwakonline.org (search Milford, MA) to donate initiative and being a team player. on-line. Besides being the ESHO, Sgt. Marino also supervises the Fire Safety Offi cer. He graduated from Milford High School in 1989 and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Known as Nappy to family and friends, he is the son of George R. Marino and the late Susan (Davoren) Marino of Milford. He and his wife Wendy, a teacher at Woodland Elementary School, have two children.

Correction Due to a reporting error we incorrectly listed the number of wins for the Milford High School Girls Field Hockey team in the article, “Tough Season for Milford’s Girls’ Sports,” which was printed in the November 9 Milford Town Crier. Th e Milford Girls Field Hockey team won four games this year. We apologize for the error.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NOW OPEN Letters may be edited for length and clarity and will be published on a space available basis. CHILDREN'S Maximum 300 words. Must include signature, address & telephone number. (Address & telephone number will not be published, but are necessary to verify writer’s OPTICAL BOUTIQUE identity.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. Town Crier Publications at Hopkinton Eye Associates will not beresponsible for inaccuracies. No Political Endorsements, please! Honoring Our Veterans To the Editor: Congratulations to all who paused this past weekend to honor our veterans – whether to march in or watch the local parades in Milford and Uxbridge, dedicate a new fl agpole at the Bellingham Library honoring the late 200+ frames just for kids! veteran and former P.O.W. Emerson “Cappy” Eldredge, rededicate the impressive veterans memorial at Prospect Protective eyewear for every sport Heights in Milford adding names from the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars, or simply to decorate a veteran’s grave or remember veterans in our prayers. Certainly, the audience at the Clafl in Hill Symphony Orchestra’s “Let Freedom Ring” concert at the Milford Featuring frames from Town Hall was a fi tting way to begin the region’s Veterans Day observances. Th ose who attended were inspired by the resounding instrumental and choral salutes of such pieces as John Williams’ “Midway March” and “Hymn Nike, Adidas, Etnia Barcelona, Ray-Ban, to the Fallen,” Aaron Copeland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with readings by Milford Schools Superintendent Robert Miraflex, Erin's World, Silhouette, Lafont Tremblay, and Randall Th omson’s moving tribute to freedom, “Testament to Freedom,” based on the writings of Th omas Jeff erson. Of course, traditional patriotic favorites like “Th e Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” and “America, Th e Beautiful” eff ectively complemented the concert to kick off the orchestra’s “Lucky Appointments Available Season 13.” Th e Greater Milford area is, indeed, blessed to have such a world-class symphony orchestra in our JXYi`eX>XXeF%;%›Emily Pilotte O.D. community! David Reese M.D. from New England Eye Center Th ank you to all who attended parades or participated in honoring our veterans and those currently serving our country. It was so refreshing to see so many along the parade routes in both Milford and Uxbridge who 77 West Main Street, Hopkinton remembered honor America by placing their hands over their hearts or taking off their hats and caps when “Old 508-497-9500 Glory” passed by, or during renditions of “Taps” and “Th e National Anthem.” To our veterans, to those currently serving, and to our local veterans agents who work hard to make sure that every veteran is properly welcomed www.myeyeassociates.com home and provided with the tangible thanks of a grateful nation, thank you for your service! As Massachusetts residents, we should all be proud that our Commonwealth has the SAVE THE DATE best program of state-sponsored benefi ts of any state to assist our veterans. 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By Michael McInnis With the holiday gift -giving season almost upon Staff Reporter us, the UPS Store is ready to meet all of your needs If you mention UPS, the natural inclination is to for shipping and packaging, off ering a complete line think “shipping”. Add “Store” to those letters and now of UPS shipping services, as well as being an autho- we’re talking a variety of services tailored to business rized shipping agent for the U.S. Postal Service for all and personal needs. of your postal shipping options. A recent partnership Milford’s UPS Store opened this past May and pro- with international shipping agent DHL, also provides vides a one-stop location for packaging, shipping and customers with across-the-globe service . Holiday a wide variety of other products and services. packages to domestic locations can be shipped as late Store owner, Ken Weber, is no stranger to the ship- as December 21, in time for Christmas delivery. ping industry, having over 30 years experience in the Area residents are invited to visit the UPS Store and customer service, transportation and shipping indus- pick up a free coupon book, with savings of up to $100 tries. “Our main focus is to be convenient and per- on products and services including: $3 off passport sonable to people and businesses in the community,” photos and notary services; $5 off all purchases $30 Weber stated. or more; three months free on mailbox rentals (with Weber who has operated the UPS Store in Franklin, one-year agreement) and six months free with a two- since 2004, is pleased to off er the same dependable year agreement. and personable service to Milford and surrounding In addition, the book contains several Wild Card communities. Store Manager, Carol Koch brings over Weekend special savings coupons, valid on Saturdays Th e UPS Store off ers shipping services, packaging supplies, mailbox ten years experience in the UPS system to the Milford and Sundays. AAA members can garner fi ve percent rentals, a shredding service and much more, from it’s convenient location, off ering her expert advice to customers. off of UPS shipping or 15 percent off their purchase location in the Stop and Shop Plaza. Pictured are store manager, Carol Beyond their expertise in shipping, the UPS store of other qualifying products by showing their AAA Koch and owner, Ken Weber. Weber has operated a UPS Store, in off ers a variety of other services, including Passport membership card along with a special coupon. Franklin, since 2004. Th e Franklin store is located in the Stop & Shop photos, printing services, notary services and packag- “Th e most important thing I want people to know is Plaza in that community, as wel ing supplies and services. “We’re the experts in pack- that we stress convenience and hours,” Weber noted. aging,” Weber noted, “Anything from a chandelier to Th e UPS Store is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. grandma’s gift s.” to 7 p.m. Monday Th rough Friday and from 8 a.m. to the address is 430 Franklin Village Drive. Th e Milford store can also be New services at the UPS store include a document 6 p.m. on Saturday and every Sunday from 9 a.m. to contacted by telephone at 508-473-6266, while Franklin’s phone num- shredding service, which is a safeguard against iden- 5 p.m. ber is 508-520-3766. tity-theft . Th ey also off er private mailbox rentals. Th e “We’re conveniently located at the Stop & Shop Plaza Weber extended an open invitation to “come down and see us and UPS store also off ers printing and copying services, in- in both towns,” Weber pointed out. In Milford the we’ll wow you with service.” “We just want to let the community know cluding large format printing for posters and banners. UPS Store is located at 196 E. Main St. In Franklin, that we are here.”

77th & Vine By Michael McInnis ornaments, Gift Certifi cates and “some people are just coming Staff Reporter in and buying the starter kit for gift s.” Shoppers can also take Th ere’s nothing quite as tasty as home- advantage of a 10% discount on purchases over $100.00. made, whether it be a home-cooked meal or Th ough the kits simplify the wine-making process, Metti notes a sparkling glass of wine - yes, that’s right - that he is always available should questions arise. In addition, in wine! early December, 77th & Vine will off er a free seminar “to go Area residents have discovered Milford’s through the [wine-making] steps” with customers. Registration newest retail treasure in the form of 77th & is available at the store or on-line at www.77thandvine.com. Vine, which off ers wine-lovers a convenient, In addition to wine-making kits, 77th & Vine also off ers beer- no-hassle method to bottle their own wines, making and Saki kits and hard-liquor fl avorings. “In the near in a wide-variety of fl avors. future, we’ll also be moving into soda-making supplies, too,” 77th & Vine owner, Matt Metti, explained Metti announced. that, unlike the “old days” when bottling wine Because of the specialty nature of the business, store hours was an arduous pursuit, today’s consumers are currently limited to Th ursdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., can create their own wines with the aid of a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 fool-proof wine-making kit. p.m. 77the & Vine is located at 77 East Main St., Milford, across “I made wine with my Grandfather, when from Midas. Owner Matt Metti in front of his store at 77 East Main St., Milford I was young,” Metti recalled, “which is a lot of work. I started making wine with kits, about ten years ago.” Th e kits eliminate the need for crushing and squeezing grapes, a time- Clip & Save consuming chore. “Th e kits come with grape  juice instead of grapes and all you’re going to DriverDriver EEducationducation FForor do is ferment the juice,” Metti explained. Each kit, by Metti’s estimate, will yield MassachusettsMassachusetts TTeenseens & AAdultsdults approximately 28 to 30 bottles of wine. “One of the advantages is that the wine doesn’t CLASSROOMCLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTION have as much preservatives in it [as opposed • One Week Classes NOWNOW OOFFERINGFFERING to commercial wines],” he noted. “[And] the (Dec. Feb., Mar., April, & all summer) THETHE 4--HOURHOUR great thing about the wine kits is [that they’re] • Evening and Weekend Classes available in a wide-variety of grapes, so you RE-TRAININGRE-TRAINING can get a Reisling, a Malbec ... a Cabernet • Flexible Parent Classes COURSECOURSE [and more]. Th ere are even wines that are ONON RROADOAD DDRIVINGRIVING INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTION fl avored - all that comes in the kit.” Flavored • Immediate Openings wines include: tangerine, mango, blackberry, • FREE Door to Door Service in Most Towns kiwi, and watermelon among other choices. KeepingKeeping Th e fermenting process usually takes only CONVENIENTCONVENIENT LOCATIONSLOCATIONS MAMA & RRII four to eight weeks. Aft er that, some wines • Bellingham, 799 South Main Street, Unit 10 DriversDrivers SSafelyafely can be consumed right away, while others YIELD onon tthehe RRoad (inside Bellingham Marketplace off Route 126) oad require further aging. “Like any other wines, SinceSince 11971971 if you let it age, it usually gets better,” Metti • Milford, 130 Cedar Street said. Th e aging process requires little in the (off Exit 20 at 495, back of Cedar Plaza) way of eff ort and can be stored in any location that off ers a cool temperature and absence of Outstanding Business Labonte’s Auto School light. “In the back of the closet,” he off ered as an example, “or in the cellar.” Education Partnership www.labontesautoschool.com With the holiday season approaching, of the Year Award Winner Metti noted that 77th & Vine off ers a variety Clip & Save 1-877-DRIVE-ED • 1-877-374-8333 of gift ideas, such as wine-related tree Page 6 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Milford Class of 1992 Reunion Toys for Tots MILFORD-Th e Milford High School Class of HOPEDALE-Join Atria Draper Place in Hopedale Community Calendar 1992 will be holding their 20th year reunion for their annual toy drive in conjunction with the The Milford Town Crier is pleased to list the calendar events of community groups and on Saturday, November 24 at 3 Restaurant in Blackstone Valley Detachment, 911 Marines. fundraising events of local charities. Maximum 200 words. Franklin from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Tickets are We will collect any new toy and they will be Published the 2nd & 4th Friday of every month. $50 per person. distributed through the Blackstone Valley. We Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to [email protected] look forward to your help. For more information, Milford Class of 2007 Reunion please call Atria Draper Place, 508-482-5995 MILFORD-Th e Milford High School Class of 2007 will be holding their fi ve-year reunion on Kris Kringle Fair Holiday Brass Concert Friday, November 23 at Pinz in Milford at 8 p.m. St. Gabriel’s Women’s Club HOPEDALE-Th e Hopedale Unitarian Parish will UPTON-Th e Birch Alley Brass Ensemble will No tickets are necessary. For any questions please Christmas Fair hold its annual Kris Kringle Fair on Saturday, present a concert at St. Gabriel Th e Archangel email [email protected]. UPTON-St. Gabriel’s Women’s Club will hold its December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, Church on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. Th e Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 9 65 Hopedale St., Hopedale. Holiday craft s, baked brass ensemble, directed by William Moff ett, is Blackstone Valley Chamber of a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church hall at 151 Mendon goods, book sale and attic treasures will be made up of student and professional musicians St., Upton. Th e fair will remain open following the featured. Stop by for a delicious lunch, wine and from area towns including Upton, Mendon, and Commerce Events 5 p.m. Mass and aft er all the Masses on Sunday cheese and the cookie walk. Milford. Th is concert will feature Christmas VALLEY-Th e following event will be sponsored by morning. Th e traditional soup & sandwich lunch music from around the world and is free and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce. To Sacred Heart Parish Children’s will be served followed by Grapenut pudding. Piz- open to the public. Th is concert is funded in part register call the chamber at 508-234-9090, ext. 100 za, hot dogs and other pastries will also be available. Christ Party by the Mendon and Upton Cultural Councils. or visit www.blackstonevalley.org. Fresh balsam wreaths, cemetery baskets & holly MILFORD-Th e Sacred Heart Parish of Milford Musicians participating are: Th e Holiday Jingle & Mingle will be held on berry arrangements along with Christmas decora- Children’s Christ Party will be December 16 in Upton – Nicole Bozzini, Juliette Carneiro, Tuesday, December 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at tions, attic treasures, baked goods and hand knit the Bell Tower Room of Sacred Heart of Jesus Michael Davidshofer, Samantha Jokela, the Graft on Inn on the Common, Graft on. Free & crocheted items are among the many selections Parish at 11:30 a.m. Call for reservations at 508- Tory McGrath, Elena Morganelli, Emerson admission with a toy donation to the Blackstone off ered. 634-5435. Th e cost is free for those two and Mulhern and Andrew Oglesby. Valley Family Services. Otherwise it’s $10 for Raffl e chances for gift certifi cates, theme baskets under, $5 for those three to 13 and $7 for those Mendon – Patrick Gilmore, Rick McGrath, members and $20 for nonmembers. and the always popular Lottery Tree will be avail- 14 and older. Activities and face painting will Dick McGrath, Paige McGrath, Amelia able. be available along with photos with Santa, bring Gould and Robert Tremblay. Luminaria – A Celebration of the your own camera. Lunch includes salad, pasta, Milford - Ian Michelson, Natalie Tessicini, Light Within Coats for All – a Free Coat Giveaway meatballs, dessert, coff ee and drinks. Please Gianni Panno, Kevin Donegan and Jeremy MILFORD-On Wednesday, December 5, we MILFORD-Each year since 2004, four Milford bring a gift with child’s name on it. Reservation Smith invite all women to set aside a few hours during Girl Scout troops have operated a free coat give deadline is December 10. Hopedale – Andrew Gosselin this holiday season and join us for a non- away for Milford residents in need of warm winter Getting Through the Adolescent Holliston - Margaret Dooley and Ben Dooley denominational celebration. Th e celebration will coats. Adult and children’s sizes are available. Th is Hudson-Katherine Anderson run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the First Congregational year’s coat give-away will be held on November Years—a Parent’s Guide Uxbridge - Dick Auger, Joe Burke and Craig Church, 4 Congress St., Milford. Refl ect on 24 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Milford Youth Center. MILFORD-Being a parent of an adolescent can Robbins. the light within as well as the light we shine on If you would like to donate a coat that you no open a mom or dad to a whole new set of chal- Paxton – Lou Borelli others throughout the year. Take a few moments longer need, donations are being accepted at the lenges. While your child may think he or she Wayland-Joanne Berry to feel the real magic of the season. Enjoy the Youth Center on November 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 knows everything there is to know, as a parent, company of other open-hearted women as we p.m. Please call Amy Donahue at 473-1718 with you know better, but getting your point across can Christmas Gallery of Arts and Crafts laugh, sing, refl ect, and relax. Light refreshments any questions. run the gamut from easy to challenging. In this MILFORD-Th e Christmas Gallery of Arts and will be served. In the spirit of the season, please program, parents will hear from three experts in Craft s sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 18, Milford bring a personal care item (lotion, shampoo, Trinity Episcopal Church adolescent health - physician, Kathryn Lee, MD, will be held on Saturday, November 24, the etc.) for the local food pantry. Donations of and certifi ed pediatric nurse practitioners, Dar- Saturday aft er Th anksgiving, from 9:30 a.m.-3 any size for your attendance at this event are Annual Christmas Fair lene Vittori-Marsell and William Sweet. p.m. at the Milford High School Cafeteria/Great greatly appreciated. Th is is a time honored MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 Congress Dr. Lee will discuss new recommendations for Hall, 31 West Fountain St., Milford. tradition and spots fi ll up quickly. Contact jane@ St., Milford, will hold their annual Christmas vaccines, including dispelling myths and address- Come join us for a Craft Fair featuring over womenscenterforwholeness.org or 508 473-4234 Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 ing the controversies surrounding the HPV vac- 60 local craft ers selling hand make jewelry, soap, to reserve a spot. You’ll be glad you did! Visit our p.m. Fresh Christmas greens, gift baskets, home cine. She will also discuss other vaccines includ- candles, woodwork, painted items, totes, orna- blog, www.womenscenterforwholeness.org made chocolates, pictures with Santa, St. Mary’s ing the meningitis booster. Vittori-Marsel and ments, stained glass and glass cheese boards, just pies, hand craft ed items, raffl es, Treasure Trove Sweet will discuss communication with teens and to name a few. Enjoy our home baked desserts and Blackstone Valley Community Concert and more will be available. Enjoy lunch with a how social and emotional issues can have an im- lunch in Poinsettia’s Kitchen, a picture with Santa bowl of chowder, meatball subs and homemade Band Holiday Pops pies. Further information call 508-473-8464. pact on their health. while listening to the Milford Community Cho- UXBRIDGE-Th e Blackstone Valley Community Getting Th rough the Adolescent Years – A Par- rus Melody and Harmony Group. Don’t forget to Concert Band Winter Holiday Concert will be Hopedale Union Church Annual ent’s Guide will be presented on Th ursday, No- purchase your fresh Christmas wreath to start the held on Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m. in the vember 29 at 7 p.m. in the Physician’s Conference holiday season. Admission fee $1 to be donated to Uxbridge High School Auditorium, 300 Quaker Breakfast with Santa Center, adjacent to the main lobby of the medical local charities. Highway, Uxbridge. Admission is free. HOPEDALE-Th e Hopedale Union Church center. Th ere is no cost to attend, but pre-regis- Th e group’s 11th annual winter holiday Annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on tration is requested. To register, go to Milford Re- Twice Blessed Thrift Shop concert, Holiday Pops, will feature Sleigh Ride, Saturday, December 1 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the gional’s Web site at milfordregional.org, then go to HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Th rift Shop at Sacred Secret Agent Santa, Skater’s Waltz, Shalom, Th e church, 25 Dutcher St., Hopedale. Th e breakfast classes/lectures or call 508-422-2206. Heart Church of Hopedale will off er the following Christmas Song, a carol sing-a-long and much features an all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, November Specials: all ladies and men’s slacks and more. Th is is a musical event that your whole coff ee and juice. Tickets are $4 advance sale, or $5 Youth Wrestling sweaters and holiday dresses for $1 and Christmas family will enjoy. We hope you can make it. at the door with children age two and under free. MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School Use items $.50. Th e shop is open Th ursdays 9 a.m. to For more information or directions visit, www. Free picture with Santa! Great raffl e prizes, craft s Program will off er Youth Wrestling for students in 3:30 p.m. Closed on November 15 and 22. bvccband.org. and face painting will be featured. For tickets Grades 1 to 4 instructed by Tom Sgammato. Th is email or call: [email protected] or 508-473-1476. fun and challenging program was developed to promote wrestling. It involves both instructional A Victorian Christmas The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series at and competitive sessions. It will also introduce HOPEDALE-Th e Friends of the Hopedale Library are pleased to Alternatives aspects of judo and jiu-jitsu to complement the present our December event --a Victorian Christmas by Sneak Peek WHITINSVILLE-All concerts are held at the Singh Performance Center at the traditional wrestling style. Productions will take place on Wednesday, December 5 at 7 pm Alternatives Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Th e program begins on Saturday, December at the Bancroft Memorial Library, 50 Hopedale St., Hopedale. Th e $19 each, with open seating, and may be purchased at www.clafl inhill.org or by 1 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and runs for 10 weeks. Victorian spirit of Christmas is alive and well in today’s modern calling 508-478-5924. Registration deadline is November 26. Christmas traditions. Christmas trees, an orange in your stocking and Concert II: Friday, January 18, Paul Surapine & Friends Please visit our website at www.milford.ma.us/ holiday cards are quaint gift s from the past. Th is show will warm your Th e Maestro invites some of his favorite musician collaborators to join him in a mcs for registration forms or visit our offi ce in heart and rekindle the belief in the magic of Christmas. Perfect for program that will present a broad spectrum of genres and styles – from music for Milford High School, 31 West Fountain St., Milford. getting in the Christmas spirit! clarinet and voice, to clarinet and strings – from Mozart and Schubert to Cole Please register at the library front desk or call 508-634-2209 by Porter and Gershwin! Classical chamber music with a “Pops” style fl avor!!!! Monday, December 3. Th ere is no cost for this program. You do not Concert III: Friday, April 12, Brass Venture! have to be a resident of Hopedale or a member of the Friends of the Employment Opportunity Th e powerful, talented and energetic Brass principals of the CHSO close out Hopedale Library to attend. Th e Friends of the Hopedale Library is the Inaugural Season of the Clafl in Hill Alternatives Series with a colorful and non-profi t organization that helps support the library by off ering FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN exciting program of Brass ensemble tour de force playing – music spanning monthly events and paying for children’s programs and non-budgeted almost 5 centuries – from Baroque to Sousa and jazz – and everything in between materials whenever possible. New members are always welcome. Town of Milford !!

40 HOUR WORK WEEK. Junior Building Custodian position The Greater Milford Ballet Association available for second shift presents (2:30 - 11:00 pm). Starting rate is $16.89/hour. Interested applicants TheThe NutcrackerNutcracker must obtain job description from Selectmen’s Office, 52 Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 15...4 pm Room 11, Milford, MA 01757 or All Seats call 508 -634-2303 before Reserved Sunday, Dec. 16 .....2 pm submitting resumé. Qualified $20-25 “‘The Nutcracker’ Has Become a Christmas Institution” candidates are encouraged to Davoren Auditorium, Milford High School apply by December 5, 2012. Town Tickets on sale at the Deane Dance Studio, Mendon of Milford is an EO/AA employer. and Music & Arts (formerly Music Nook), Main St., Milford Call 508-473-335 NOVEMBER 23, 2012 The Milford Town Crier Page 7

Hoboken Citizens & Auxiliary Club Christmas Cookie Class Trees for Hope Festival Children Across American Fair Holiday Fair MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School Use UPTON-Come see the trees at the Second MILFORD-A Craft and Vendor Fair to benefi t MILFORD-Th e Hoboken Citizens & Auxiliary Program is off ering a Christmas Cookies class Annual Trees for Hope Festival at St. Gabriel’s Children Across America, a non-profi t, will be Club is having its annual Holiday Fair on on Th ursday, November 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 Parish, Upton on December 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. held on December 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 39 Saturday, December 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. at Milford High School. Sandra Tosches, a and December 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beauti- Exchange St., Milford. Tables are available for Space is available for vendors and craft ers for $25. long-time Milford resident, retired teacher and fully decorated trees will be on display. You will craft ers and vendors for $30 each. Email Katie at Holiday Fair will feature craft s, artists, vendors, cooking enthusiast, has taught cooking classes be able to purchase chances to win your favorite [email protected] to reserve a table. raffl es, homemade baked goods, cappelletti and for Milford Community Program for many years. tree to be raffl ed off at 1 p.m. on December 2. All sauces. Contact Cheryl Shea @cherylannshea11@ Participants will learn how to make favorite proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sewing by Hand yahoo.com for application. All proceeds will holiday treats including Frosted White Italian Oliva Patient Comfort Fund at Milford Regional MILFORD-Th e Milford Community Program benefi t the Hoboken Citizens & Auxiliary Club Cookies, Ricotta Roll-ups, Papparats (Italian Medical Center. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 is off ering Sewing by Hand for girls in grades 3 scholarship fund. Spice Biscotti), and Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies. for seniors, 12 and under free. It’s not too late to through 5. Lisa Bibring, the Milford Memorial All items will be prepared and sampled. Bring donate a decorated tree - contact Debbie Neri at Elementary School Librarian, is the instructor. The Lincoln Assassination small containers for left overs. [email protected] Like us on Facebook - Th is fun-fi lled program is for both beginners MILFORD-Th e Friends of the Milford Town Class will be held at Milford High School in Trees for Hope Festival. and students who have taken her sewing class Library will present Th e Lincoln Assassination by Room D-2. Registration must be received prior previously. Beginners will learn the basic sewing Christopher Daley on November 28 at 7:30 p.m. to the class. Forms are available in the Milford Milford Lions Club Breakfast With Santa stitches in order to create a drawstring bag, in the Granite & Quarry Rooms – of the Milford Community Program offi ce or on the website MILFORD-Th e Milford Lions Club will hold its heart pillow, and a stuff ed cat or dog. Th e more Sunday, December Town Library. at www.milford.ma.us/mcs. Registration is on annual pancake breakfast on experienced students will move beyond the 2 Daley’s one-hour presentation, the result of a fi rst-come/fi rst-serve basis. Checks should be , from 8-11:30 a.m., at the Milford High School basics to use decorative embroidery stitches on years of research and travel, is about a national made payable to the MILFORD COMMUNITY Cafeteria. projects such as a handbag, coin purse, butterfl y tragedy, the assassination of our 16th president, PROGRAM. Mail to: Milford Community Santa will be on hand for pictures with pin or ornament. Abraham Lincoln. Beginning with the backdrop School Use Program, c/o Milford High School, children and to collect their Christmas wish lists. Th e program will be off ered Saturdays January of the Civil War it examines the plot to kidnap 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757. He will be joined by the Milford Lions’ mascot, 5, through February 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Lincoln and explains how the plot developed into For further information, please call the offi ce Leonardo the Lion, and a former New England the Milford High School Art Room. Registration assassination. Th e escape and capture of Booth at 508-478-1119 or check our web page at www. Patriots player, who will be available for photos forms and other program information may be is fully documented through photos and video milford.ma.us/mcs. and autographs. found on the Milford Community Program footage. Daley is currently a history teacher in the Seasonal music will be provided by the Milford website at www.milford.ma.us/mcs. Please call Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston. Woodland School Chorus and Milford Strings. the offi ce at(508-478-1119 with questions. All Girl Power Activities will include children’s face painting, He has written several articles on local history MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School Use registration forms and fees must be submitted to balloons, and games. Th ere will be great raffl e and is currently working on a book. Program will off er Girl Power – Be Strong, Be the Milford Community Program offi ce located prizes, too. Tickets are $4 per person and will Smart, Be Amazing – for girls in grades 1 and at 31 West Fountain St. Milford MA 01757 prior be available at the door; there is no charge for 2 – one program for Memorial students and one to the start of the program. Great Milford Chorus to children under the age of four. program for Brookside students – and for girls Perform December 1 Each year proceeds from the breakfast are in grades 3 and 4. Girl Power teaches girls about Family Holiday Bazaar MILFORD-Th e Greater Milford Community donated throughout the year to Massachusetts fi nding their inner power, how to choose good UPTON-Th e Sixth Annual Family Holiday Chorus (GMCC), under the direction of Uxbridge Eye Research; disadvantaged Milford families; the friends and make healthy food choices. Each class Bazaar sponsored by the United Parish Christian resident Dan Zabinski, has been rehearsing Clara Barton Camp; and Joslin Diabetes Center, has a theme, a fun activity and fi tness section, Nursery School will be held on Saturday, weekly in preparation for its winter performance, which helps children who suff er from diabetes. and is limited to 20 students. December 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the this year titled “Believe!” Organized in 1973, Milford Lions Club also provides scholarships for school, 1 Church St., Upton. Holiday gift s will be For girls in grades 1 and 2, there will be a class GMCC is proud to present its 40 winter holiday graduating Milford High School seniors. available from vendors, the craft table, the baked concert Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and off ered at the Memorial School Gym beginning Tuesday, January 8 to February 12 goods section, raffl e and silent auction. Kids will Sunday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. from 3 to 4 Celebrate the Season with Flowers p.m. enjoy making their own craft s and having photo Performances will be held at Stacy Middle MILFORD-Th e Greenleaf Garden Club of Girl Power for the girls in grades 1 and 2 taken with Santa. School at the Spruce St. entrance in Milford. Th e Milford is presenting a gala evening on Monday, from Brookside, there will be a class beginning theater is handicapped accessible. Tickets are November 26, featuring a unique program by one th Th ursday, January 10 to February 14 in the gym 5 Annual Christmas Open House available now and are $8 presale by November 30, of New England’s top fl oral designers, Maureen from 3 to 4 p.m. MILFORD-Th e 5th Annual Christmas or $10 on the day of the performances. Tickets Christmas. She will be creating several delightful Students in grades 3 and 4 may participate Open House will be held at the Milford First can be purchased from any chorus member or at fl oral arrangements with a Holiday Season theme in the program on Wednesdays from January Congregational Church, 4 Congress St. on Music & Arts, formerly Th e Music Nook, located at the meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the 9 through February 13 in the Woodland Sunday, December 2 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Please at 164 Main Street, Milford. Milford Senior Center, 60 North Bow St. Elementary School Cafeteria from 3 to 4 p.m. join us aft er the Annual Welcome Santa Parade Visit the Facebook page at Greater Milford Christmas is an accredited National Garden All program information may be found on for chili, hot dogs, and hot/cold beverages Community Chorus. Click on “Like” and stay Club (NGC) Flower Show Judge, and has been the Milford Community Program website at that will be sold at the food court at a nominal informed with our news, events and photos. creating fl oral designs for many years. She has www.milford.ma.us/mcs. Please call the offi ce charge. Also available are decorated cookies sold Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus is a won numerous top awards at the New England at 508-478-1119 with questions. All registration by the pound and a free sugar cookie. Children nonprofi t organization sponsored by the Milford and Newport Flower Shows. forms and fees must be submitted to the Milford of all ages can meet with Santa and photos will Community Use Program and the Milford Be sure to join us for an evening of fun Community Program offi ce located at 31 West be available for sale. Raffl es to win Gingerbread Cultural Council, which is funded in part by the and refreshments. Th ere will be a raffl e for Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 prior to the Houses and themed Gift Baskets will be held. Massachusetts Cultural Council. arrangements, craft s and gift baskets. Th e door start of the program. Registration is on a fi rst- For more information call Martha Ellis at 508- prize will be one of featured arrangements. Please come fi rst-serve basis. Late registrations will 429-3303 or [email protected], Heather call Nancy Wojick at 508-478-0854 for tickets – be accepted if there is room, but fees will not be LaPlante at 508-482-1982 or Lynne Ellis at 508- The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra limited availability. reduced. 473-7867. 2012-2013 Season Th e Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford is a MILFORD-All concerts are held at the Milford Cardiac Arrhythmias member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Magic of Christmas Celebration Town Hall, Main St. Milford at 7:30 p.m. unless the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. MILLVILLE-St. Augustine’s Magic of Christmas otherwise noted. Tickets may be purchased on-ling MILFORD-Do you or someone you know Celebration will be held Saturday, December at www.clafl inhill org or by calling the box offi ce, have cardiac arrhythmias? Join us on Monday, Sunday Breakfasts to Help Veterans 8 and Sunday, December 9 at the church, 17 508-478-5924. November 26 for a free program, Cardiac MILFORD-Th e Italian Veterans Post 40 of Lincoln St., Millville. Th e Christmas Craft Fair Concert II -- Holiday Pops!, Saturday, December Arrhythmias. Th e program begins at 7 p.m. in Milford Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will 8 with the New Chorale Chorus the Physician’s Conference Center at Milford Community Breakfast every Sunday from feature craft s, a bake sale, raffl es and food. Th e Holiday favorites from religious to pop hits Regional, located adjacent to the main lobby. Th e November 4 through March 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. North Pole Carnival, to be held on Sunday from Concert III -- Siberian WinterScapes, Saturday, presenter will be Milford Regional and Hopedale at the Italian Vets Hall, 4 Hayward Field, Milford. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature games, relays, January 26 Cardiology cardiologist, Akram Chaudry, MD. Th e public is invited to the breakfast, which is $6 children’s craft area, bake sale, raffl es, kitchen Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Th e Heart arrhythmias occur when the electrical per person. Proceeds raise funds to help veterans menu, photos with Santa, etc. Pathetique” impulses in the heart that coordinate heartbeats and their families. Prokoviev: Lt. Kije Suite don’t work properly, causing the heart to beat Medley from “Dr. Zhivago” too fast, too slow or irregularly. Th ey are oft en Need Gifts? Concert IV -- Winter Pops Concert, Saturday, harmless and most people have occasional UXBRIDGE- A Vendor/Craft Fair to benefi t the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life will February 9 irregular heartbeats that may feel like a fl uttering be held on Saturday, December 8 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Th e Progressive Club, 18 Whitin St., Swing Era music arranged by Jerry Seeco, and or racing heart. However, some cardiac Uxbridge. It will feature children’s activities, food and raffl es along with craft s and vendors. Sinatra ballads, sung by Tommy Gattorna arrhythmias may cause bothersome – sometimes Concert V-- Opera Redux, Saturday, March even life-threatening arrhythmias. 9 with Guest Conductor Th omas Hojnacki At this program, Dr. Chaudry will discuss the Leoncavallo: “Pagliacci” types of arrhythmias, signs and symptoms and Family Concert -- Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. when to call your doctor. Instrument Petting Zoo before and aft er the Th ere is no cost to attend, but pre-registration concert. is requested. To register, please go to Milford Concert VI -- Springtime Phoenix, Regional’s website at milfordregional.org or call Saturday, April 27 508-422-2206. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 “Th e Pastoral” Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps (Th e Rite of Spring)

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Roving Reporter Q Do You Have a Bucket List? By Joe Hyder, Staff Columnist

Judi Mullin Daniel G. Donahue, MD Sr. Payroll Administrator Lately I’ve been feeling the squeeze from Father Time to get the following things Do I have a bucket list? done: Offi cially I do not, but the Speak French: I’ve recently been made an uncle to a fi ne young Parisian with question got me thinking… whom I would love to have a conversation in his native tongue by the time he’s old If I had a bucket list, what enough to do so. would it be? Fly: My wife gave me an introductory fl ying lesson for my 50th birthday. I’m now I do love to travel and my 51 and have yet to redeem the voucher. I haven’t found the time. What is a bucket list, husband and I have done a lot of but a challenge to fi nd the time. I would love to pilot a small plane. traveling, meeting new people Finish a novel: What old college English major doesn’t have this on his or her and seeing many sights. For my bucket list? Th e good thing about this one is that the process is its own reward. In bucket list, in the U.S. I would mining your day for material, moments are stolen. And just like John Hiatt said in have to list seeing the Grand one of my favorite songs, ‘you steal enough and it feels like you’re stopping time.’ Canyon, Yellowstone National Th at’s the point of a bucket list, aft er all, not to fi ght time, because it always wins, Park and Hawaii. If I were to choose some exotic locations those but to steal what you can from it, compress it and manage it. would include the Great Wall of China, Scandinavia, or the Taj Godspeed fellow bucket listers, Mahal. Traveling to Ireland is a nice option for the bucket list. For adventure, I would like to go on a hot air balloon ride perhaps over Arizona or Vermont in foliage season or take a river cruise Annette DeLuzio Packard, Retired School Administrator down the Rhine River through Germany. Life’s busy-ness oft en consumes us as we plug along with daily routines. We hear a Realistically, my bucket list will include retiring, volunteering, lot about taking time to “smell the roses” but how many of us never really get to the and spending more time with my husband, children, things we want to do? If you catch yourself thinking thoughts like: “Some day I am grandchildren and extended large family. Taking long walks going to…” or “When I get more time I will…” or “I just wish I could…” then you may would also be nice. Also there are a lot of books I hope to fi nd just have a mental Bucket List. time to read on my bucket list. Last year I joined a group of former nuns to plan a reunion of sisters for this fall. While brainstorming possible themes for the gathering one women suggested we use a “Spiritual Bucket List”. Th e question we posed to invited guests was: Do you have a spiritual bucket list? Although the word “spiritual” is oft en identifi ed as something religious, our intent was to off er the opportunity to fi nd those things that simply lift one’s spirit that were still undone in one’s life. Th e challenge is to become somewhat adventurous, pause, and go beyond the familiar and routine. Th e challenge is to keep growing whatever your age. It takes some thought, and perhaps some courage, to scrutinize those unfulfi lled dreams and then to create a plan of action. Life can be an adventure if we are willing to invest the time and resources to make it so. A bucket list is not a • WINDSHIELDS • INSULATED GLASS • PLEXI GLASS TO DO list. It should not be a list of duties, responsibilities, or others’ expectations that add a burden to one’s life. No, • SCREENS • STORE FRONTS • ETCHED GLASS • SHOWER ENCLOSURES • SAFETY GLASS • MIRRORS it ought to be something that truly lift s one’s spirit and nurtures the soul. It might be viewed as a way to look at life in • STORM DOORS • LEXAN • TABLETOPS an entirely new way. So, there is the creating of the list and the acting on the list. Th e former might be easier than the latter but both take believing in yourself, discipline, and determination. I found when surveying friends and family that most people do not have a bucket list. A few admit to having one but even fewer actually write it down. Th at is where the pause and the discipline come in. Stop, think, and write. A wise person once said: “Goals that are not written down are just wishes unknown”. I also think posting the list in a place that is accessible on a daily basis is a good idea. To keep the adventure going you might add to the list as you cross off the things accomplished. Creating a Bucket List is an exercise in caring for your spirit. 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Clafl in Hill Symphony Holiday Pops Concert Th e musical sounds of the season will fi ll the Grand Ballroom of the Milford Town Hall on Saturday, December 8, as the Clafl in Hill Symphony Orchestra (CHSO) presents its annual Holiday Pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall is located at 52 Main St., Route 16, Milford. Th e CHSO’s Holiday Pops concert is part of the orchestra’s annual symphony season, which includes fi ve Saturday evening concerts in its home venue, as well as occasional Sunday aft ernoon matinee presentations for children and families. As is tradition at Clafl in Hill’s Holiday Pops, the orchestra will be joined by the New World Chorale, under the direction of Holly MacEwen Krafk a – and together – the two formidable ensembles put on an annual Holiday musical pageant that rivals anything in Boston or New York, and is reminiscent of timeless Holiday specials. Hosted by Krafk a and CHSO Founder and Director Paul Surapine – who share the MidnightMidnight MadnessMadness podium for the evening – Holiday Pops is a two-three hour celebration of perennial seasonal favorites and selections – many of which have become “signature hallmarks” of Clafl in Hill – such as Leroy Anderson’s “Sleighride”, Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from the Friday,Friday, NovemberNovember 30,30, 20122012 Messiah and Holiday sing-alongs, and especially the Mannheim Steamroller arrangement of “Silent Night” and the Amy Grant “Breath of Heaven.” Santa Claus stops by midway through the concert visiting will all his friends during intermission. For this year’s Holiday 6:006:00 ppmm - mmidnightidnight Pops edition, Krafk a and Surapine have programmed a number of selections that originated in the big and small screen media – including music from the movie “Home Alone,” “White 25%25% offoff aallll ggiftift sshophop mmerchandise*erchandise* Christmas,” “A Charley Brown Christmas,” “Christmas on Broadway,” and an arrangement by Jerry Seeco of “Jingle Bell Rock,” in the fl avor of Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass. Th e CHSO Holiday Pops also off er selections in celebration of Hannukah. Join us for an evening of fun, prizes, and new product Holiday Pops is sponsored in part by Th e Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association. Ticket prices for Holiday Pops range from $39 - $29 and are available on line by visiting sampling. All sampled gourmet foods will be 10% OFF. the Clafl in Hill website at www.clafl inhill.org Santa will visit from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Th e Milford Town Hall has free parking available and is fully handicapped accessible. For more information about Clafl in Hill’s 2011-12 Symphony Season visit the website or Have your photo taken for $1.00 call 508-478-5924. Season tickets are still available and make wonderful holiday gift s. Proceeds will be donated to the Oliva’s Cancer Care Patient Fund at Milford Regional Medical Center NEED Complementary Gift Wrapping Available NATHANS’ Have a hard to shop for person on your list? CASH? Jewelers How about a custom made gift basket? TOP DOLLAR Cash, Checks and Credit Cards Accepted PAID for Gold, 508-473-7375 Silver, 83 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 Diamonds, 157 Main Street 508-473-7920 • www.olivasmarket.com & Coins ... MILFORD *excludes the Comfort & Mel’s Bracelets Page 10 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

SCHOOL NEWS Book Club Debuts at MHS Scholarship Applications By Michael McInnis Th imble Pleasures Quilt Guild has scholarship applications available for those students who are interested in Staff Reporter pursuing a study in visual arts/ and or design. Please visit www.thimblepleasures.org for further information. You may dismiss it as retro social networking, but truthfully, the old-fashioned book club is as popular today as it ever was. Nothing beats a face-to-face discussion of a favorite read. Th rough the eff orts of co-advisors, Nicholas Molinari and Margaret Girouard, Milford High School students now have an opportunity to experience the allure of Board Hears National Honor Society Requirements discussing their favorite literary works with their like-minded peers. Th e club had its offi cial launch at the beginning of the school year By Michael McInnis and there seems to be a growing interest. Th e club meets on the third Staff Reporter Th ursday of each month providing an opportunity for students to At their November 15 meeting, the Milford The National Honor share their impressions of the selected books, through discussions of School Committee heard a presentation by Society Summary of the characters and plot. National Honor Society advisors, Jennifer Th e book selection is left up to the students, with each book club Letourneau and Caitlyn Small, detailing the Selection Process member having an opportunity to suggest a title to the group. “It has to process students must complete to be accepted • An academic report is generated at be something that we’re all [in favor of],” Molinari said, “if everybody’s in the society. the beginning of February for students opposed to it, we’ll just say ‘no, let’s pick something diff erent’.” “Th e whole thing really begins with an applying during their junior year. Copies of the chosen books are circulated and are usually read by all academic overview,” Letourneau said. “We A report for seniors re-applying, is members prior to the club’s meeting. A monthly schedule was decided request a report from Guidance - this year it generated in the summer/fall. Students upon to allow time for the books to pass to all of the members, was from the Administration, in the absence of National Honor with a quality point average (weighted Molinari explained, adding “We don’t have to buy fi ve or six books a Guidance Director - of leading GPA’s (Grade Society co-advisors, average) of 104.0 (or, beginning with every time.” Point Averages) of students in the junior class.” Jennifer Letourneau the Class of 2014, 96.0) receive a letter Following some initial meetings devoted to planning, the fi rst She explained that while the classes of 2012 inviting them to submit a portfolio for book discussion took place last month with the students debating the (pictured) and and 2013 were held to current national standards, Caitlyn Small consideration. merits of the popular young-adult novel, Quarantine by Lex Th omas, beginning with the Class of 2014 “it’s a little bit • Students attend a meeting with a student’s selection which received group approval. presented a report higher than the national standards [a score of on the society’s advisers, who explain the selection Quarantine, according to Molinari, tells the story of a high school 85]. Milford wants an 87 [beginning with the process. which has been quarantined because of a viral outbreak. “All of the requirements for Class of 2014]”, she explained. induction. • Students submit their portfolio by the adults are killed off and basically, it’s about how that mini-society [of Aft er receiving a list of students who qualify, submission deadline. students] organizes itself within the high school and [how] all these academically, “we put together letters ... and • Emails are sent to staff and little cliques develop,” he said. “So, [there] were questions like ‘do invite them to submit portfolios and be a part of the selection process,” administration with a list of candidates. you think that would really happen?’ and it was interesting to see the Letourneau noted. Students are also invited to a meeting with advisors Teachers having any concerns with diff erent perspectives.” to learn the process, what will be expected of them, what they need to specifi c candidates must respond, Before a book is accepted for consideration, Molinari usually reads submit and what the deadlines are. “It’s usually a window of about two to in writing, before the meeting of the through it to determine if it is age-appropriate. Th ough time doesn’t two-and-a-half weeks where students are having to put these materials faculty council. permit him to read each and every new young-adult title, there are together.” Students receive the requirement information as freshmen “so • Th e NHS (National Honor Society) other resources available. “Th e ALA (American Library Association) they are aware” of what is expected, well in advance. faculty council reviews all portfolios will publish a list of award winners,” he noted, “and we have a Th e portfolio consists of several diff erent components, with “one of for evidence of outstanding character, subscription to New Yorker magazine and we see the book reviews.” the fi rst parts” emphasizing leadership skills. “Th e way that the Faculty leadership and service requirements. Another resource is a new on-line social networking site, specifi cally Council has historically asked for a demonstration of leadership is • Advisers share the list of selected and for readers. “It’s a thing called Good Reads,” Molinari revealed. “You participation in activities, both in school and in the community,” non-selected students with the high sign up and you [create] a list of books that you like and have read. Letourneau explained. Students are required to participate in at least school principal. I put reviews up and connect with others, so I’ll be able to see other three diff erent categories of leadership, with a commitment of at • Letters are draft ed, indicating whether librarians' reviews.” least one year in two of those three. Activities which qualify include or not a student has been selected for Molinari believes that the initial interest in the club derives from participation in school sponsored sports, theater, music, etc. induction. a basic desire for readers to share their experiences. “I can only say Participation in community service is also an important component • Determination letters are mailed to the from my own perspective - I’ll read these books and I’ll want to talk in the acceptance process. A minimum of 40 hours of service is required candidates. about them with someone,” he said. “You’re kind of in your own little through community activities including charitable organizations, non- • Students not selected may meet with world when you’re reading a book, so it’s just a way of sharing your school-sponsored sports and other volunteer service work. Service advisers to discuss the basis for non- experience.” hours must be validated by an adult “who’s not an immediate family selection. Opportunities are available Th e current boom in the use of electronic devices hasn’t greatly member”. for students to reapply during their impacted students’ desire to read, according to Molinari. “We circulate In addition, National Honor Society hopefuls must provide a senior year. quite a bit of fi ction,” he noted, “but we could do more.” Currently, the Character Reference Form, which requires obtaining a minimum of • Students and their families have a Media Center director is “working on diff erent ways to advertise” new ten signatures from teachers “basically nominating them as being of 2-week window to appeal the decision fi ction arrivals. good, sound character” and indicating that the student is “meeting to the high school principal. Th e On tap for discussion at the next meeting is Th e Night Circus by Erin expectations of behavior” while in the school building. principal has fi nal say in any decisions Morgenstern. Th at particular book was the selection of co-advisor, Another important component, utilized in the fi nal determination, regarding selection. Girouard, who is a MHS English teacher. is the student essay, which refl ects on their community service • Selected students sign behavior codes requirements. “Because we’re a community service organization, we feel and service obligation forms. it’s important for students to enjoy community service and to be able to • Students participate in the NHS PERRIELLO share with us how it’s impacted them and why it’s a part of their lives,” induction ceremony, held at the end of Letourneau stated. March. EYE CARE Th e Faculty Council reads the essays and determinations are made as to which qualifying students will be inducted into the Society. Th e Student Portfolios Council then informs the high school principal and notifi es candidates ✔ Comprehensive Eye Examinations Dr. Caroline 1. LEADERSHIP: Documentation & Perriello Consigli through individualized letters, which are sent to the students. Candidates verifi cation of participation in three or ✔ Contact Lens Fittings who, unfortunately, do not meet the required standards are invited to a ✔ M-W-Th-F more categories of activities. Two of Urgent Eye Care 9 am - 5 pm meeting to “talk to them about what took place”. those must be for a commitment of at Evening and Saturdays Letourneau said students who are not inducted during their junior least one year. Call for an appointment: by appointment year have an opportunity to apply, once again, during their senior year, Closed Tues. 2. SERVICE: Documentation & 508-634-EYES508-634-EYES should they meet the necessary academic requirements. To encourage verifi cation of completion of service 208 Main Street students to re-apply, the advisors meet individually with them to suggest All Major Insurances Accepted projects, consisting of a minimum of Suite 104, Milford “how they can strengthen their portfolios and things they can be doing 40 hours. now, to improve their situation ... so that in another six months, they’re 3. CHARACTER: Documentation & in a position to have a stronger portfolio,” according to Letourneau. verifi cation attesting to good character, Family Tree Home Care Students and their families have a two-week window to appeal the de- signed by a minimum of nine teachers cision, following the council’s determinations. “Ultimately, it’s the prin- and one additional adult within the (508) 543-0443 cipal’s fi nal decision,” Letourneau stated, in regard to the appeal process. school. She pointed out that, historically, the council’s fi nal determinations are Seeking compassionate care providers: 4. INTEGRITY: Th e integrity of the seldom overturned. portfolio must be verifi ed through the Homemakers, Live-in Workers, Companions, Transporters, Th e students who have been selected for induction into the National HHAs, CNAs and/or PCAs. signature of the student and a parent/ Honor Society are then asked to sign behavior and service-obligation Flexible schedules and competitive wages. guardian. Enjoy the rewards of being a part of the Family Tree team. contracts and are offi cially inducted in a public ceremony, which takes 5. COMPLETION OF ESSAY: Th e essay Call (508) 543-0443 for an application. place each March. is a refl ection of the student’s service Th e Board was informed that out of 60 students who were academically experiences. A score of 40/50 or 80 Family Tree Home Care has been a premier provider of non-medical home care services eligible, this past year, 48 were accepted for induction. Of the remaining since 1999. We can provide services to elders in their homes, retirement communities, percent is required for selection. assisted living residences, and nursing homes. 15, 12 reapplied during their senior year and of those there were “seven Find a full description of our services on our webpage: or eight” inducted. www.familytreehomecare.com NOVEMBER 23, 2012 The Milford Town Crier Page 11

SCHOOL NEWS A Crash Course On Avoiding Crashes Valley Tech School Delay and Closure Information Th e weather in New England is diffi cult to predict. At Valley Tech, communication with parents, staff and the general public is of the utmost importance. School delays and school closures are broadcast across a wide range of media ensuring the broadest level of communication possible. In addition to telephone notifi cation sent to parents and staff of this important information through the One-Call automated telephone message delivery system, the following media will broadcast school delay and closure information: Television: Channel 4 (WBZ TV), Channel 5 (WCVB TV), Channel 7 (WHDH TV), Channel 56 (CW TV), Fox25 (WFXT TV), Channel 10 (WJAR TV – Rhode Island Broadcasters Association). Housing several driving simulators, the On hand for the Distractology 101 Crash Radio 580 AM (WTAG Radio), 96.1 FM (WSRS Radio), 104.5 FM (WXLO Radio) 1490 AM Distractology trailer provided some 80 Course for Distracted Drivers, were Topher (WMRC Radio), 1030 AM (WBZ Radio). MHS students with a crash course on Paone (L) of Arbella Insurance and Sandra Online: Telegram & Gazette (www.telegram.com), WBZ (www.WBZ1030.com), WBZ TV distracted driving. Th e course sponsored Biagetti (R) of the Bright Insurance Agency, (www.wbztv.com), WCVB (www.thebostonchannel.com), WHDH (www.WHDH.com), Fox25 locally through the Bright Insurance Agency in Milford. (www.myfoxboston.com). and provided by the Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation. By Michael McInnis Valley Tech Open House Staff Reporter Visitors to the Milford High School parking complete a short online course. “It kind Th e annual Open House/Parent Applicant Night for parents, guardians and prospective lot, this past week, were, no doubt curious of reiterates some of the stuff [presented students will be held at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School on as to the presence of the mysterious trailer, in the simulation],” Biagetti noted. Th e Wednesday, November 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. Th e evening is an opportunity to tour the Pleasant St. emblazoned with the words Distractology students are asked to complete a series campus in Upton and gather information regarding the vocational technical system. Snow date is 101. Th is unfamiliar term, far from referring of questions in the online course, but are Th ursday, November 29.“We encourage people from throughout our 13 district-member towns to some new biology or science course not graded on their answers. to attend in order to gain a better understanding of our admissions process and what is available contained in a portable classroom, instead Bright Insurance is also hoping to bring to students,” said Elizabeth Hennessy, Director of School Counseling at Valley Tech. “We hope refers to a novel concept related to driver the Distractology course to Hopedale that anyone who has a student interested in attending our school takes the time to explore all that safety. High School, sometime in the spring, for we have to off er. Our staff and student ambassadors will be available to answer any questions.” Sponsored by the Arbella Insurance Hopedale and surrounding area students Ample parking is available and shuttle service from outlined student parking lots would be Group Charitable Foundation, the portable to take advantage of. “Because it’s such provided should there be inclement weather. Distractology driving simulator has been a large school at Milford High, it fi lled Seventh- and eighth-grade students, interested transfers, and their parents/guardians are making the rounds of New England high up pretty quickly,” Biagetti said. “But welcome to view fi rst-hand the rigorous academic and high quality vocational technical schools for the past three years. Its recent stop Hopedale’s a smaller school, so students educational opportunities at Valley Tech. Information about the application and admissions in Milford was made possible through the from other towns can actually sign up process will be available, and visitors have the option to tour the vocational technical training eff orts of Milford’s Bright Insurance Agency. [as well].” She also noted that “you don’t areas. “We’re partners with Arbella,,” Sandra have to be a client of the Bright Insurance Some sending school systems might have an earlier submission deadline and parents should Biagetti of Bright Insurance noted, “we write Agency - we just want everybody to be be aware that all applications for admission of students interested in becoming members of the policies for them.” She explained, “Th ey came able to take this course and to take Class of 2017 must be received at Valley Tech by Friday, February 1, 2013. out with this program, which is fabulous. advantage of it.” For driving directions and more information visit www.valleytech.k12.ma.us. What it does is it actually shows [students] what can happen when they are texting and driving and when they are distracted by having conversations with people in the car.” Th e trailer houses several driving simulators which off er students not only a simulation of the driving experience, but also throws various distractions in their path to challenge their concentration. “We do put them through a couple of cell-phone distractions,” noted Topher Paone, who is an employee of Arbella and the on-site Distractology 101 instructor. “Th ey actually text me and I text them.” Paone explained that the 45 minute program is designed to illustrate “what distractions are and [tries] to make them more aware of diff erent signs, other cars and people on the road” and to get them to focus on “more stuff , as opposed to talking to their friends in the car and other things.” He added that there are informative videos aft er each simulation, which talk about subjects such as eating while driving, talking to friends while driving and “even changing your radio while driving - things like that.” Roughly 80 MHS students have signed up for the Distractology simulation, which is specifi cally aimed at new drivers who’ve been licensed for three years or less as well as drivers with learning permits, according to Paone. As an incentive, Arbella Mutual Insurance rewards students for their time and eff ort through a free $15 gas-card, at the conclusion of the simulation. “It’s great,” Biagetti stated, “because it generates a lot of interest within the school.” She also noted that through their completion of the Distractology course, students receive a certifi cate, which qualifi es the student or their parents for “certain percentage credit off of an Arbella auto insurance policy.” In order to earn their certifi cate, the students must also visit the Distractology website and Page 12 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

SCHOOL NEWS Whitinsville Christian School Update: Woodland No French Required Elementary School By Michael McInnis School Honor Roll Staff Reporter By Michael McInnis First Quarter Staff Reporter 2012-2013 Woodland Elementary School Principal, Craig Consigli, accompanied by Assistant Principal, Lisa Kingkade, presented the Grade 6 School Committee with a status report on the school, as well as their High Honors refl ections on opening day, at the November 15 meeting. Alex Romine – Upton Consigli, who is in his fi rst year as Woodland Principal, aft er holding Tyler Toothman – Upton a similar position at Middle School East, confessed that, initially, the Honors move to his new assignment resulted in mixed emotions. “I loved Christina Leduc – Mendon working with the staff at Middle School East - we accomplished a lot. Grade 7 So, in one way it was hard for me to leave that. I didn’t know how I High Honors would feel working with the younger kids," he said Consigli, however, noted that overseeing a younger age group has Jacob Belanger – Upton Members of the MHS French Club. Shannon Morrill – Mendon proven to be something “that I absolutely love.” Having children of Brianna Smith – Milford his own in third and fourth grades, he said, gave him “an idea” of what Parlez-vous français? If not, don’t worry - it’s not a requirement to Honors the experience might hold. “I love working with the younger kids,” become an active member of Milford High School’s French Club. “We Colin Casamento – Upton he reiterated. “Th e positive energy that these kids have ... coming to try to promote, not so much the language, but the culture,” explained Grade 8 school every day is so exciting for them and they’re so happy to be at MHS French teacher, Lydia Buckley. “We have students who don’t High Honors school - it’s refreshing, as an educator to go into that environment.” even take a language [and] ELS (English Language Learner) students Heather Cornwell – Milford Consigli praised the staff at Woodland for their hard work in coming to the club.” Emily Cutler – Mendon preparing for the arrival of a team of evaluators from NEASC Th e French Club, where students generally converse in English, is Jonathan Leduc – Mendon (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) who visited more of an aft er-school social-gathering destination for students who Grade 11 the district’s elementary schools, recently, to gather information for may only be curious about French culture as well as those students High Honors possible accreditation. who are deeply immersed in the language. “Sometimes, kids just need So Jung Choi – Upton Th e Board was reminded that the school is about to issue the new a place to go,” Buckley noted. Matthew Leduc – Mendon “standards-based” report cards for the fi rst time. “I really, really, feel Th e student-run club has been an on-again, off -again activity at Kevin Pierro – Mendon strongly that parents are going to be so thrilled with these, because MHS, with student interest determining if the club would be active in Joy Rizzo – Mendon they’re going to tell such a great story about how their child is actually any given year. “It wasn’t around for our sophomore and junior years,” Honors doing. When you look and see how your child is doing, versus the explained French Club co-president, Nicole Godin. “So, at the end of Colleen Christman – Upton standard, it tells a lot more than the simple 'A' would tell you," he our junior year, [co-president] Corale [Henkel] and I were in French Grade 12 said. 5 together [and] aft er the seniors left , there were only three people Honors Both Consigli and Kingkade commented on the new procedure for in the class. So, we started talking about bringing back French Club Paul Hamlet – Upton the drop-off and pick-up of busing students, implemented this year [because] we love French.” by Consigli. “I’m outside at 8:15 and the cars come in the loop, so Up to 25 students are involved in the club currently, and gather they’re lined up in two rows,” he explained. “I’m at the end and I let together to plan club activities such as last month’s Crepes Day, where out six to eight kids at a time. Th en we move the cars through (and) the students were treated to a demonstration on how to make the the next six come up ... and we just keep going.” pancake-like treat. Th ere are also plans in the works for an upcoming Consigli, who had previously termed the loading and unloading weekend trip to the Museum of Fine Arts and an excursion to the of the buses as “chaos”, started the new procedure on the very fi rst Melting Pot, in Framingham, to sample their fondue off erings. “We day of school. His eff orts were met by confusion among the parents do a lot of food,” Buckley noted, with a laugh. and the fact that a heavy rain was falling did little to help matters. Curiosity is what led senior, R.J. Sheedy, to the French Club. “I INDOOR YARD SALE Consigli told a story of standing in ankle-deep water while trying to showed up for a meeting and said ‘this looks pretty cool, maybe I’ll OPEN FRI & SAT • 9am - 4pm communicate with parents through closed automobile windows. Th e stick around’,” he recalled. Since that time, he’s become the “unoffi cial” (or by appointment) story, humorous in retrospect, resulted in smiles and laughter from publicity person for the group, owing to his involvement with the Board members. MHS Newspaper Club. “I’m writing an article, right now, about how New items Daily! Kingkade detailed her own role in the new busing procedure, the idea of making crepes came about,” he said. Furniture, Tools, Trinkets, Toys noting that there are two diff erent points for students to enter and Co-president, Nicole Godin, noted that her family originally came Electronics, & More! disembark from the buses. “We have teachers who are taking the line from Canada’s New Brunswick province, where French is spoken of students to the bus (and) when all fi ve or six buses are loaded, I regularly. “At one of the meetings, Nicole’s grandparents came in,” said give my signal and the bus drivers start leaving. She also noted that co-president, Corale Henkel. “Th ey talked to us about the diff erences 10%10% OOFFFF WWITHITH she makes certain that buses devoted to “other runs” such as Shining between Canada and America and the French stuff .” Star Preschool and Milford Catholic are fi rst to get underway. A typical meeting would fi nd students in intense planning-mode THISTHIS COUPONCOUPON Woodland Elementary School houses 633 students, in a somewhat for upcoming events. “For example, they’re going to fi gure out the crowded environment. Consigli praised the staff for being resourceful 1515 NNorthorth MMainain SSt.,t., BBellinghamellingham museum trip,” Buckley said. “Th ey’re going to fi gure out the date, in the use of fi le cabinets and bookshelves to divide shared spaces. fi gure out what we’re going to be doing and how we’re going to get 508-657-1960508-657-1960 Th e overcrowding situation at the school is directly responsible for there - all the logistics of planning for one of our major days.” the town’s eff orts to build a new school or fi nd ways to expand the Th e club, too, is excited about the school’s involvement in an existing structure; a process that is currently underway. upcoming student exchange program. “We had an educational tour School Superintendent, Robert Tremblay, off ered his group contact us, saying they were looking for a school that would commendations to both Woodland representatives “for the work match up with a school in Lyon, in the southern part of France,” you’ve done”. He expressed his belief that “you are a perfect match Buckley said. “Th ey have 25 students, ranging from 14-17 and three for Woodland School - the two of you are a strong team there. You’ve chaperone teachers coming with them.” taken on every challenge and you’re doing a terrifi c job.” Th e French students are scheduled to arrive in Milford following April vacation. “Th ey’ll be with us for eight days,” Buckley, who has taught as MHS since 2006, explained. “Th ey’ll be staying with Sometimes a little help makes a large difference 245 west st. rte. 140 Visit towncrier.us for breaking news, Milford families [and] they’ll come to school two days, with their host milford, ma 01757 Ad Club Introduces, calendar items, students.” Following that, the French visitors will undertake various whitcombhouse.com tours of Boston and other areas of interest. “Th ey just really want to photo galleries, feature stories, Whitcomb House assisted living residence offers see what an American kid’s life is like,” Buckley noted. “We’re going to both traditional assisted living and memory care and more! try to see if we can get our kids to go with them on one of those days”. assisted living in a warm, home-like residence sited on six wooded acres. one all inclusive price: youryour hhometownometown insuranceinsurance agencyagency (Prices as of 12-01-11 and subject to change) FIREWOODFIREWOOD The • Traditional Assisted Living from $3,400 to $4,750/month • Memory Care Assisted Living from $5,100 to 5,400/month. 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SPORTS Champion Soft ball Team Honored to State House Milford Football Wraps Up State Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Rep. John V. Fernandes, D-Milford, welcomed the 2012 Milford High School Girls’ Soft ball Team to the State House in honor of their extra-inning win over Malden High School Season in the 2012 Massachusetts Division I State Championship. Th e victory capped an undefeated season and earned By Chris Villani the squad distinction as the fi rst soft ball team to win a state championship in Milford High history. Sports Reporter/Columnist Team members include Taylor Archer, Giovanna Arcudi, Kayla Barys, Sam Bonvino, Carolyn Chaplin, Caroline Th e Milford High football team fi nished the 2012 season with yesterday’s Fairbanks, Katie Griswold, Lauren Hanna, Taylor Lebrun, Rachel Levine, Leah Murray, Allie Piergustavo, Lindsey annual Th anksgiving Day rivalry against Shrewsbury. Th e Scarlet Hawks Read, Shannon Smith, and Elizabeth Stallone. Th e team was led by Head Coach Brian Macchi and Assistant brought a 2-8 record and a fi ve game losing streak into the Turkey Day tilt, Coaches Jenna Macchi, Peter Macchi and Andrea Smith. having dropped a 41-39 shootout to St. John’s two weeks ago. Senior running back Th omas Hyholt ran for four touchdowns in the overtime loss, and has rushed for 1,048 yards and 12 scores on the season. He has averaged just under-six yards per carry as one of the main driving forces of the Milford off ense. Mike Tarolli added a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown in the game against the Pioneers and Domenic Cozier ran it in from two yards out in the overtime to give Milford a brief lead. St. John’s was able to answer with a score and a two-point conversion to secure the victory. Shrewsbury entered yesterday’s game with a three game winning streak and an 8-2 overall record, but the Th anksgiving Day game is always about more than the fi nal score. It’s a fi nal chance for seniors on both sides to play a regular season game and, for Milford, a fi nal game on the home fi eld. It’s also a game marked by the return of many alumni to the area for the holiday and a pseudo-reunion in the stands and on the grass surrounding the fi eld. It’s also one of the great traditions in Massachusetts High School sports. As the state prepares for a new football play-off , there is a growing concern that the Th anksgiving Day rivalries may be diminished if teams are in the hunt for state championships and unwilling to play starters for fear of injury before the post season games. We won’t know how the new system will aff ect late season games until we see it in action, but most players, coaches, Pictured with the team are Rep. Fernandes (left ), Head Coach Macchi (inner left ), Athletic Director Richard and fans hope the Th anksgiving Day games will retain their importance, Piergustavo (inner right), and Sen. Moore (right). Contributed photo both on and off the fi eld. Colabello Taking His Swings South of the Border

By Chris Villani diff erent level of entertainment to the game. Every team has Sports Reporter/Columnist cheerleaders and dancers that come out on the fi eld just Aft er a season in AA ball with the New Britain Rock Cats of the Eastern League, Milford about every other inning.” native Chris Colabello is continuing his journey through professional baseball with Th e uniforms are also a bit more colorful compared with Algodoneros de Guasave in the Mexican Pacifi c League. Th rough the fi rst half of the season American pro baseball, with advertisements plastered all the team is making a push for fi rst place and Colabello is hitting .339 with nine home runs over, giving them the look of a NASCAR driver rather than and 25 RBI. a baseball player. Th e level of competition is strong, and “I’m pretty happy with what’s happened here in the fi rst half both for the team, and on a Colabello says the number of veteran players has made his personal level,” said the Milford High grad, who is batting .405 with four home runs over approach at the plate better. his past 10 games. “We are battling to lock up the fi rst half [title] with three games to go, and “I think I was pretty well informed about what to expect. over the last few weeks, I have been pretty happy with the way I’ve played.” Th ere are a lot of veteran players here, and I think on the Guasave is a city of nearly 300,000 in a state on the west coast of Mexico. Th e team, who’s pitching side, that makes for guys that are a whole lot name in English is the Guasave Cotton Growers, has a passionate fan base according to smarter,” he said. “Guys on the mound never give in here, Colabello. “I think the biggest diff erence between here and the minors is the huge following and will try to be smart about the way they attack you, Milford native, Chris that the teams have down here,” he said. “Fans are truly passionate about the game, and even when the game may be out of reach.” Colabello, on the right, is very much attached to their teams and players. It’s very comparable to the big leagues back Colabello says he is not sure where he is going to be playing professional baseball home, because you are playing in packed stadiums every night, and people recognize you playing when Spring Training comes around in February. He with the Algodoneros de everywhere you go.” hit .284 in New Britain last summer and broke the franchise Guasave in the Mexican Colabello, who has played extensively in Europe, admits the adjustment to life and RBI record for a single season, but if and when the shot at Pacifi c League this fall. baseball in Mexico was challenging at fi rst. He was sick for two weeks when he fi rst arrived playing in the big leagues will come is uncertain. Here he is shown with one and getting used to the food and the culture was a challenge. He has coming to appreciate it, “Honestly, I have no idea. My agent told me that he of his fans. Chris Colabello however, as a rewarding and, at times, entertaining experience. spoke with the front offi ce and they were happy with my Facebook photo “I think this experience will defi nitely be something I remember for a long time, people performance from last season and this winter,” he said. have been super supportive and there have been plenty of things that have made me laugh “Th ere were mentions of an invite to major league camp, but and surprised me,” he said “Th e mascots at the games are unbelievable. Th ey bring a whole nothing has been set in stone.”

BVT Football Bounces Back from 1st Loss

By Chris Villani on the second possession. Valley Tech had an effi cient Sports Reporter/Columnist off ensive performance with Avery completing all four of Th e Blackstone Valley Tech football team had rolled passes for 160 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Hanson through the fi rst eight games of the season without a loss, caught two passes for 105 yards and Wilkins scored on so it may have been a bit of a surprise when the Beavers a 41-yard screen pass for a touchdown. On the ground, came out on the short end of a 13-12 decision two weeks Hanson fi nished with four carries for 45 yards and two ago at Bay Path. touchdowns and Pat Durkin scored a touchdown and “Th ey scored on their fi rst play of the game and their last carried the ball four times for 40 yards. play of the game,” said BVT head coach Jim Archibald. “We “Off ensively we are steady,” said Archibald. “Th e passing didn’t play our best, but it was a tough one nonetheless. We game gets the credit, but we have rushed for more than had a chance to win at the end but they made one more 2,100 yards this season and thrown for 1,600 yards.” play than we did.” Nick Wojner has anchored the defensive eff ort, with Th at play was a pass break-up on a fourth down play for 13 tackles against Worcester Tech and 126 tackles on the Valley Tech. Down 13-12, Dan Avery threw a pass to an season, the second highest total in Central Mass. open Taylor Hanson on 4th and 6 from the 25-yard line. “Our defense doesn’t get a ton of credit, but our Th e defensive back was able to get back into position to defensive coordinator, Matt Blood, is doing a great job,” knock the ball away, allowing the Minutemen to run out said Archibald. “Th ey play with an attitude, they play hard the clock. Hanson had scored earlier in the quarter on a to the whistle, and if you’re standing around they are going 9-yard TD run and Shawn Wilkins reeled in a 62-yard to try to ear-hole you. Defensively we have been playing touchdown pass from Avery in the fi rst. great.” Th e loss dropped the Beavers to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in Th e balance on both sides of the ball gives Archibald the Colonial Athletic League, but BVT bounced back with and the rest of the coaching staff plenty of options with a dominant 37-20 win over Worcester Tech. Th e Beavers a 9-1 record and one game left , Th anksgiving morning rolled to a 30-0 lead by the end of the fi rst quarter and against Nipmuc. “We feel like we can line up and run it, led 37-0 at the half. Avery connected with Hanson on throw it, play solid defense, overall we are playing very an 84-yard touchdown pass on the team’s fi rst play from well,” said Archibald. “We will go into Nipmuc with the scrimmage and Hanson added a 6-yard run for a score playbook wide open and see what’s working.” Page 14 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

SPORTS Valley Tech’s Bonvino Qualifi es for State Valley Tech Soccer Back on Top in CAL Golf Tournament By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Evan Bonvino sat outside the clubhouse and didn’t want to go inside. Th e Blackstone Valley Tech junior had just carded an 82 on Worcester’s Green Hill Golf Club in the Central Mass district tournament and was waiting to see whether his score would be good enough to qualify for the state tournament. Th e top eight fi nishers make it to states, and it would be close as to whether Bonvino fell below the cut line. “Th e scoring took about 45 minutes, at fi rst he was around 3rd or 4th, but some low scores came in and he was bumped down a bit,” said BVT golf coach Brian Lehtinen. “By the time it was all tallied up, he was 7th overall and we were pretty excited.” “I didn’t even want to go in to check, but eventually my coach made me,” said Bonvino. “I was really happy to make it, it’s been awhile since someone from Valley Th e Valley Tech Boys Soccer team topped the Colonial Athletic League again this year with a 12-0 Tech has gone to the states.” record in league play and an overall season record of 16-4-1. In the Massachusetts Vocational Bonvino was the low scorer for the Beavers this season with a 40 average on Tournament the team scored a win against Shawsheen Tech before losing to Greater New Bedford in the typical nine-hole match. Lehtinen says his co-captain has a very smooth and the fi nals. Jim Floyd photo consistent swing, something Bonvino says helped him in the districts. “Pretty much everything I hit off the tee ended up in the fairway,” he said. “I was really consistent By Chris Villani Penders and Floyd are seniors, as is Kurt with my irons and I made a couple of birdies which really helped.” Sports Reporter/Columnist Patterson, who started in goal for the past four Bonvino birded the fi rst and ninth holes, but due to the shotgun start, had teed off Winning a league title is not an easy thing, but seasons. Patterson was fi rst in the league in goals on the second hole to start his day. So the birdie on one came on his fi nal hole. He for Valley Tech boys’ soccer coach Jim Bird, it’s against average at 0.6. Another senior, Jake Nolan, rolled in a 15 foot putt to punctuate his round. right where his team ought to be. was a three-year starter who switched positions “He shot in the low 80s for the league tournament and the state voke, so I knew he “It’s good to be back,” he said. “When I started this year. Although he did not get as much could post a good number,” said Lehtinen. coaching we won the CAL (Colonial Athletic recognition as some of the other standouts on Bonvino shot a 91 in cold and diffi cult conditions at the state tournament at Red League) while I was an assistant and it seemed the team, Bird says Nolan was key to the Beavers’ Tail Golf Course in Devens. Th e temperature was in the 30s as he started his round, like we always won the CAL. Aft er I took over, success. and got marginally warmer as the day progressed. “It wasn’t his greatest day, but he we didn’t win the league for a couple years, so it’s BVT’s strong regular season won it a spot in the fi nished 38th in the states and it was really impressive that he got to go,” said Lehtinen. good to be back in fi rst.” state vocational tournament, where they earned a “I think he has a really good shot at going again next year, I think he will be even Th e Beavers fi nished the season a perfect 12-0 2-1 win over Shawsheen before losing 2-1 against better.” in league play and 16-4-1 overall. Th ey were three Greater New Bedford in the fi nals. Getting back to states is on the list of goals for Bonvino when he looks ahead to his games ahead of Keefe Tech, which fi nished second “Th e Greater New Bedford game was tough, senior season. “I want to be consistently shooting in the mid to high 70s and work on in the league with a 9-3 mark against the CAL. it was a team we could have and should have my short game, that is the big key for me,” he said. “I’d love to get back [to states] and “Th at’s where we should be, that’s our standard,” beaten,” said Bird. “It set us up on the wrong foot place a little better than I did this year.” said Bird. going into districts, but it’s always good to play Matt Penders led the team, and the league, with strong teams and compete on a higher level.” 27 points on the season, fi nishing with 17 goals Th e Beavers lost a 2-0 decision to Tyngsboro in Mazzuchelli Suggests Catastrophic-Care and 10 assists. “He was the off ensive head of our the fi rst round of the district tournament, bringing team, he is going to be tough to replace,” said Bird. the 2012 season to a close. Bird has high hopes Coverage for Athletes Among teams top scorers were two Upton for next year with Breno Gomes, Phil Burch, and By Michael McInnis students. Charlie Brodeur registered 18 points Teddy Floyd leading the cast of returning players. Staff Reporter on seven goals and 11 assists while Eddie Floyd “I would like to win more games in the districts In cases of a severe sports injury, School Committee member, Paul Mazzuchelli, chipped in six goals to go along with four helpers. next season,” said Bird. “But this year’s team wondered, would the district’s insurance policy cover the cost of providing ongoing “Eddie was great throughout the entire season,” exceeded my expectations. I had a feeling this was care for injured student athletes? said Bird. “He helped us control the midfi eld.” going to be a great year, and it turned out to be so.” “A parent came to me and said he saw something on ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) [featuring] high school students who play, across the country in some severe-contact sports,” Mazzuchelli relayed noting the program Manguso Stepping Down as Milford High detailed the struggles of those students who had received catastrophic injuries during their high school athletic careers. “Th ey were showing various athletes that [had Baseball Coach received] serious brain injuries [and were] paralyzed from the neck down, or waist down.” By Chris Villani Mazzuchelli said, “Some schools have a limited insurance policy and aft er that kicks Sports Reporter/Columnist out, the parents’ policy would kick in.” Th ose parental policies, however, would only Aft er nine seasons, 142 wins, and fi ve Mid-Wach League championships, Steve Manguso is stepping pay out a certain amount of money, Mazzuchelli said. “Sometimes, it costs millions of down as the varsity baseball coach at Milford High School. dollars to keep these individuals alive or in [a] convalescent stage,” he aded. Noting “I just need a little time off , that’s what this is,” said Manguso, who will remain the head coach of the that some schools, in the Midwest and in the South have made it mandatory for boys’ basketball team. “Going back to back [with basketball and baseball] for nine years is a little bit schools to acquire catastrophic care insurance, Mazzuchelli wondered at whether too much. I don’t know of any other coaches in our league who coach two high-profi le sports that are Milford’s policy would cover such an injury. back-to-back.” “Of course, the risk is very low for that happening,” he added, “but it’s still a distinct Manguso has lead the Scarlet Hawks to three straight league titles, including a 17-3 fi nish last year. possibility. If, God forbid, it does happen, we [should] make sure that families aren’t “Goose has done a great job as our baseball coach. Following legendary baseball coach Charlie Stand put into foreclosure or in the poor farm because of this. So, I just want to know if we and keeping the program competing at a high level was a great accomplishment,” said Milford High do have that type of insurance policy.” Athletic Director Rich Piergustavo, who played for Manguso when coached the JV team in the 1980s. Mazzuchelli also estimated that the cost of such a policy would be substantially “He’s the hardest working coach I’ve ever seen and will do anything to help his teams get better.” lower than that for other types of insurance because, traditionally, catastrophic-care Manguso said a return to the diamond aft er some time off is a possibility, but not in Milford. “I wouldn’t coverage falls into the category of “high deductible” policies. “Th ere was one particular coach in Milford again, that wouldn’t be fair to anybody, but it could happen somewhere else,” he said. school,” he cited, as an example, “looked into it [and had received an estimate of] He said the players he has coached have made the experience a success. “I’m really proud of all the kids $6,000. Th ough admitting that “in these economic times” the cost could still be we had over the years and I certainly want to thank them all for buying in what we were trying to do,” viewed as steep, he noted that the school in question had proposed working with their he said. “We wanted them to play the right way and play good, fundamental baseball, and we’ve been Booster Club and also, perhaps, off setting the costs of such a policy through raising fortunate to be touched by a lot of great kids, that’s what it always comes down to.” ticket prices for school sporting events, by as little as one dollar per ticket. Th e results have showed on the fi eld. Milford went 142-58 under Manguso and fi ve players earned Kathleen Perry, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Human Resources, league MVP honors under his tutelage. Th e 2010 league championship team was one that stood out as who is familiar with the district’s insurance coverage, informed the committee that, he refl ected on his time leading the baseball program “currently, all of our athletes, in every sport, have what we call Interscholastic Health “We only had fi ve seniors that year and we didn’t know what was going to happen,” he said. “We took Insurance coverage.” Th e zero-deductible policy also covers cheerleaders and the a few of the sophomores and they were more ready than we thought they were going to be. Th e roof school’s marching band, as well. Perry noted, however, that the policy only “takes the could have caved in, but instead, we won the league. You really don’t know how it’s going to go until it injury for one year” and off ered to “look into” a multiple year policy “if the committee unravels.” wanted me to”. Th e cost to the district for the Interscholastic Health Insurance policy, Piergustavo is expected to name a successor within the next week. Varsity assistant coach Kevin which is off ered only to schools, is $3,000, annually. Pellegrini and freshman coach Steve DiVitto are the candidates for the position. JV coach Jamie “I just think [it would be] a good idea,” Mazzuchelli reiterated, “and it wouldn’t be Grillo, originally a candidate, removed his name from consideration last week. Pellegrini and DiVitto an exorbitant amount of money”. He added, “and with the active Boosters Club that interviewed on Tuesday. we have - it would give them a [project] and [provide athletes and their families] with As for Manguso, he will begin his 29th season as the boys’ basketball coach next week and leave a security blanket, in case something did happen. You know, we take it for granted that behind a strong baseball program made successful by the players he coached over the years. our kids are protected and we try everything we possibly can to protect them [so] I “Whether you win the state title or not, it’s always about the kids, about our time together on the fi eld guess that if we go that extra step, it’ll be a [big] help for everybody.” and what it means during games,” he said. “It’s why kids love team sports. It’s been a good run, I know Chairman of the School Board, Patrick Holland, off ered his support for investigating I enjoyed it.” the insurance policy options. “I think there’s a lot of value in that,” he determined. NOVEMBER 23, 2012 The Milford Town Crier Page 15

SPORTS Want to Try BVT Girls Volleyball Falls in Districts Sports Flash By Chris Villani by Chris Villani, Town Crier Columnist “Orienteering” Sports Reporter/Columnist on November 24? Th e Blackstone Valley Tech girls’ volleyball season came to an end in the second round BVT’s Picard Chooses St. of the district tournament with a 3-1 loss to Millis, but the biggest disappointment for head Orienteering teaches navigation coach Barbara King was that it had to end at all. skills by using a map and compass Joseph’s “Th e worst part about losing was that my season was over with and I could not be with these to navigate from marked point to girls and they would not be with each other,” said King. “15 girls, and no drama all season long, marked point across terrain. Hunter it was wonderful to coach this team.” Peterson, a Life Scout in Mendon’s Th e Beavers fi nished the season 17-6 overall, dropping two of their fi nal three matches. BVT Troop 44, is completing his require- lost a 3-0 decision against Shawsheen in the state vocational tournament and bounced back ments for the rank of Eagle Scout by with a 3-0 victory over St. Mary’s in the opening round of the districts before falling to Millis. building a one-mile Orienteering “Th e girls played well against St. Mary’s and came back and showed a lot of character in the course in the Meadowbrook Woods Millis game,” said King. conservation land off Park St. in BVT will graduate six seniors from the current roster. Dominique Campbell and Kelley Mendon. Schroeder shared the award for “Most Outstanding Senior” at awards night this Wednesday. Using a one-third of a mile train- “Dominique was probably the biggest surprise, she had such leadership and showed strength ing course he also built, Peterson will at the net I had not seen, it just clicked with her,” said King. “Once it did, it was great to watch be teaching a class on Orienteering her progress. She was also our strongest and most consistent server.” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, “Kelly is such a good all around kid,” added King, who petitioned the athletic director for with a rain date of the following day. Valley Tech senior Bella Picard signs a Letter of permission to share the award . “She attacks really well, serves really well, is the best passer on Please park on the side of Park St. at Intent formalizing her commitment to St. Joseph’s the team, and doesn’t let her emotion show, which is a good thing.” the sign for Meadowbrook Woods University, a Division I college, where she has been Senior Kristin Brewer was named the team’s Unsung Hero. King said Brewer gave the most and follow the marked trail to the off ered a full scholarship to play soft ball. Anthony hustle this season and was the only consistent jump server on the squad. Kerri Chamberlain start of the Orienteering course. Steele, Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal was the team’s Most Improved player. “Kerri was the happiest kid on the team” said King. “If and Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, Superintendent- she made a mistake, she would look over at me with a smile and then worked really hard to Director look on with pride along with Bella’s correct her mistakes.” parents Russell and Michelle Picard as she signs the Marissa Colombo received an award from Athletic Director Michelle Denise. Colombo commitment letter. Contributed photo played on the JV team as a sophomore, but did not make the varsity team in her junior year. She tried out again as a senior and made the squad and turned into one of the harder working Aft er considering numerous off ers from division and more coachable players on the team, according to King. 1 programs, Valley Tech senior Bella Picard signed a Steph Coffi n rounded out the senior class as a right side hitter and had a knack for being in National Letter of Intent Wednesday, accepting a full the right spot at the right time and coming up with big plays. “She came into her own and she scholarship to play soft ball at St. Joseph’s University in did what she had to do,” said King of Coffi n. “She made plays where she needed to and was an Philadelphia. “I was looking at a couple of other schools, integral part of the team.” but Fordham and Florida were the main ones,” she said. Th e six seniors leave big shoes to fi ll, but King will have a good core of returning players, “I loved St. Joe’s though, it’s got a great campus and I including this year’s Rookie of the Year, Katie Kelley. Still, she recognizes the 2012 Valley Tech liked Philly a lot.” volleyball team was a special bunch. A four-year soft ball at Valley Tech, Picard dominated “Th e day aft er we lost, I was sad that I was not going to be with them and I think that’s how the sport last spring, leading the state and the nation all the girls felt too,” said King. “Th ey became so close and bonded together during the sea- with a .877 batting average. She hit 10 home runs and son, and seeing that they have to end was the worst part of losing.” drove in 43 in helping to lead the Beavers to a spot in the district tournament. Picard was named to the Colonial Troop 44 Life Scout Hunter Athletic League All Stars for the past three years and to Peterson (left) is assisted by his the Telegram & Gazette First Team All Star list. BVT classmate, Dylan Murray She says she will have the opportunity to play right of Northbridge, in erecting a NOW OPEN IN MILFORD away for St. Joseph’s. “Th e coaching staff told me they “control point” marker along are looking for a leader and that is something they saw the Orienteering course in in me,” said Picard. “I will probably play some middle Meadowbrook Woods. Lara infi eld and some outfi eld, but I will be playing in my Peterson photo The UPS Store freshman year. Th at was some of the turn off from the other schools, I might not be playing right away.” She will also be traveling quite a bit. Like most Shredding Services • Mailbox northern teams, St. Joseph’s plays a good number of Rentals • Notary Services games in the south to take advantage of the warmer Passport Services • Full Service weather early in the Spring. “Th e coach asked whether I liked the campus,” said Picard. “When I said yes, she Copy & Print Center said ‘good, because you won’t be here that much once we Expert Packaging Service start playing.’” ...... Th e road to a D1 soft ball scholarship has not been a typical one for Picard. She tried out for the team when @ Stop & Shop Plaza an injury derailed a promising soccer career. Th ere were some who told her going anywhere much higher than Milford, MA BVT would be out of reach. “My freshman year when I made the varsity team, I 508-473-6264 told some of my friends and they laughed it off like ‘oh yeah, D3 tech school, nothing to brag about,’” she said. “Th ey said a D1 athlete will not walk the halls of BVT, which is why I am so pumped about it. I am taking pride Troop 44 Life Scout Hunter in it, it’s good to be able to prove people wrong.” Peterson (left) works with Assistant Picard says she intends to major in food marketing, Scoutmaster John Pierro to citing the fact that St. Joseph’s is one of only a few schools develop his Orienteering course to have specialized marketing programs. “I’ve thought in Meadowbrook Woods. Lara about getting into communications, getting into the Peterson photo broadcasting fi eld, but I also think marketing is pretty interesting so I thought I would try that,” she said. Picard had compartment syndrome surgery earlier this fall but is expected to be healthy and recovered Wayside’s Valley Rape Crisis Program by soft ball season. She has a few goals in mind before More Sports is offering a free 40-hour training starting this December! leaving turning in Beaver purple for Hawks’ crimson and Please call Louise at 508-478-6888 ext. 115 or email grey. Stories “It’s going to be a huge year for us since we only lost [email protected] for details. a few seniors, and the goal is to win districts,” she said. For more sport stories “I want to be healthy and ready for the season. I am a little nervous about moving on, but I want to leave the by Chris Villani visit team on a good note and I am really excited for what the www.towncrier.us and future holds.” click on Sports. Picard is the daughter of Michelle and Russell Picard of Upton. Page 16 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

GOVERNMENT Town Faces $6.2 Million in Capital Requests over Next 4 Years

By Kevin Rudden Th e Long-Term Capital Planning Subcommittee said it will update its spending projections twice each year, based Staff Reporter/Columnist on comments from town department heads. It will recommend paying for items with either cash or short-term or In its fi rst offi cial report, the Finance Committee’s Long-Term long-term borrowing. Capital Planning Subcommittee compiled $6,233,000 in capital “Th e Committee is committed to recommending sound capital appropriations to TM [Town Meeting] in order spending requests over the next four years from various town to be proactive in preparing for the future needs of the Town of Milford,” concludes the subcommittee’s report. departments. Th e report was prepared for the recent October 22 Subcommittee members are: Chairman Marc Schaen – he also chairs the full Finance Committee, Alberto Correia, Special Town Meeting, at which $3,779,500 in capital requests was John Kelley, Will Kingkade, Chris Morin and Michael Schiavi. funded for the current fi scal year. At the October 22 Special Town Meeting, the Finance Committee’s bid to change Town By-Laws to replace the Th e 11-page report describes the subcommittee’s work since Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) with its own Long-Term Capital Planning Subcommittee was defeated by it was formed during two years ago during Fiscal Year 2011 “to Town Meeting Members. provide the FinCom [Finance Committee] with pertinent data to assist the FinCom in making decisions for maintaining the debt limit and recommending to Town Meeting the utilization of funds in its excess and defi ciency (or ‘Free Cash’) account and from the Town’s Tax Levy Capacity.” Th e subcommittee said that all expenses should fall under the town’s annual operating budget unless they are either a “capital asset” or a “capital improvement. For example, the subcommittee said that new carpeting and painting would not be considered a capital improvement unless they are being done as part of putting an addition onto a building. A “capital asset” is defi ned by the subcommittee as something having an expected useful life that can be depreciated over a period of at least three years. In addition, a capital asset should cost more than $30,000, but that amount can be made up of several parts of a project that each cost less but have a combined total in excess of $30,000. Examples of capital assets given are: buildings and land; extensive modifi cations to existing buildings; large equipment such as generators or heating systems; Fire Department trucks, Highway Department vehicles; athletic fi elds and parks; and, groups of smaller equipment, such as computers. A “capital improvement” is defi ned as an enhancement or alteration of an existing capital asset to change or prolong its use, or an improvement to an asset that has not resulted from normal maintenance. Examples given are: roofs and windows; plumbing and wiring; regarding of fi elds; improved lighting; parking lots; and, modest additions to existing buildings.

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SPORTING EVENT? By Kevin Rudden requests each year, DeLuca added. Staff Reporter/Columnist Except for the fact that the proposed apartment would 56 Passenger Luxury Charter Coach Over neighbors’ objections, the Zoning Board of have a kitchen in it, ZBA approval to build it would not You Pick the Date and Place Appeals voted unanimously on November 8 to grant be needed, Antonellis said. “You can make this grant a special permit allowing a 24-foot by 30-foot in- without any derogation of the [Zoning] By-law,” he said. We’ll Take Care of All the Rest! law apartment to be added to an existing home at 11 Th e Planning Board forwarded the ZBA a favorable Carp Road. Two Janock Road neighbors spoke against recommendation on the request, provided that a For reservations and the request, saying it would set a precedent in their door proposed for the right side of the apartment was more information neighborhood. removed from the plans. However, DeLuca said that two contact: Attorney Joseph Antonellis represented Craig and entrances were required and one through the current 508-791-9100 ext. 1 Maryann Silvestri, saying they wanted to build a one- house’s garage did not count under the state’s building bedroom, “supplemental” apartment for Mrs. Silvestri’s code. AALIMOEVENTS.COM parents to live with them. Th ree other requests approved by the ZBA were: Granting the request “runs the risk of changing the • A variance sought by APO Building, Inc. of nature of the entire neighborhood,” commented Timothy Hopedale to divide property at 22 Beach St. into two Goggins of 13 Janock Road. “Th e neighborhood isn’t set lots, with the existing two-family house staying on John Fiedler Cartoon up that way,” he added, saying it is comprised of single- the larger lot and a one-family house to be built on family homes and terming the proposed apartment the new, smaller lot. Plans for the new house called a “large addition.” Another neighbor, James Bruno for it to be 5.7 feet closer to the front setback and 8.3 of 18 Janock Road, stated that “Th e neighborhood as feet closer to a lot width setback than allowed. Th e developed is not conducive to this kind of addition. If ZBA set a condition that only a single-family home you set a precedent with this, you may fi nd that there are could be built on the new lot. others in the neighborhood looking to do this.” • A special permit sought by BMJ Realty Trust to add Alternate ZBA member Anthony DeLuca, who two shed dormers to the existing home at 55 Clafl in retired last year from his post as the town’s Building St. Commissioner, told the neighbors that the special • A variance to change a previous variance that permits have to be renewed every three years – at which required 125 feet of front setback to construct a time proof has to be shown that family members are house at 86 East St. Extension. Th e Zoning By-law living in the apartment – and expire if the property is requires a 30-foot setback in that neighborhood. sold. Th e town typically approves only one or two such NOVEMBER 23, 2012 The Milford Town Crier Page 17

GOVERNMENT Milford Went for Obama, Zoning Board Nixes Shed Request By Kevin Rudden Brown, Kennedy Staff Reporter/Columnist Th e Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously on November 8 to deny John Greenough of 15 Redwood Drive permission to erect a shed already being constructed on his property. Board members approved four other requests that came before them. (Editor’s Note: See separate story.) Greenough’s application to the board said he wanted to build a 10-foot by 16-foot shed that would sit 3.7 feet from a side property line, with 7.5 feet being required. Th e Planning Board voted on October 2 to give an unfavorable recommendation on his variance request and noted the shed was already being constructed. Greenough himself told the board that he moved the tool shed from where he originally planned to locate it due to a large outcropping of ledge on his property. “Other than that [location], this land is unusable,” he said. In addition to his house, he has a 24-foot by 24-foot garage with an upstairs workshop, an 8-foot by 10-foot shed to store car parts, and an 8-foot by 10-foot shed housing a compressor located on his property, Greenough said. Alternate ZBA member Anthony DeLuca, who retired last year from his post as the town’s Building Commissioner, asked whether the new shed could be moved to a location where it would comply with the town’s Zoning By-laws. Greenough said that – with its gambrel-style roof – the shed is too large and too heavy to move. De Luca then stated that – due to its size – the shed in question actually needs a 15-foot side setback and a 25-foot rear setback from property lines. “I don’t see why it can’t be [taken apart and] moved, he added. Richard Harty of Annie J Circle, who lives behind Greenough’s property, told the ZBA "It’s already constructed. Th ere are several buildings on the site already," Harty said, remarking that “I can’t understand what all the buildings are. It’s like out of control.” “It looks pretty unsightly back there with all the buildings,” Chairman David Consigli commented. “Right now, it looks kind of bad back there, especially if you’re looking at it from the street.” He described the layout of the various buildings as not being organized or appealing to the neighborhood. “Th is is about being a good neighbor,” Consigli said, asking Greenough if he could perhaps take down one of the sheds already in place. “It’s very unsightly in the back,” added ZBA member John Dagnese. “Th ere’s just too much out there,” ZBA member Mary Carlson commented during the board’s deliberations on the request. “Too big, too much,” Dagnese added. Member David Pyne said Greenough should consider tearing down all the sheds and then building an addition to his garage. “It cleans it up,” Carlson added.

By Kevin Rudden Rainbow) – 0.22 percent. Staff Reporter/Columnist • Senator: Brown (Republican) – 532.8 Th e majority of Milford’s voters selected percent and Warren (Democrat) – 46.4 President Barack Obama over his Republican percent. challenger Mitt Romney (7,141 to 5,514), • U. S. Representative: Bielat (Republican) Republican Senator Scott Brown over his – 34.5 percent; Kennedy (Democrat) Democrat challenger Elizabeth Warren – 60.4 percent; and, David Rosa (6,828 to 6,000) and Democrat Joseph (Independent) – 2.5 percent. Congratulations Kennedy III to Republican Sean Bielat • Question 1 – Availability of Motor Tom McAuliffe and WMRC Radio (7,808 to 4,455) for U.S. Representative in Vehicle Repair Information: “Yes” – 72.4 the November 6 election. Two of three ballot percent / “No” – 12.5 percent. For Being Named Mass Broadcasting questions also were passed. • Question 2 – Prescribing Medication to Station Of The Year Overall, 12,928 people – 72.8 percent of End Life: “Yes” – 42.4 percent / “No” – the 17, 766 registered – voted in the election, 53.9 percent. Tom Reardon with 12,902 (99.8 percent of those voting) • Question 3 – Medical Use of Marijuana: 508.520.9244 casting votes at the precinct polling places “Yes” – 58.1 percent / “No” – 37.4 617.524.4865 and 26 people (0.02 percent of those voting) percent. voting through the Uniformed and Overseas Milford’s votes for Obama and Kennedy, Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). the two ballot questions that passed, and Th e percentages of votes were: the ballot question that failed mirrored • President: Johnson and Grey the outcomes throughout the rest of the (Libertarian) – 0.97 percent; Obama congressional district and the state. Warren, Visit www.towncrier.us for Breaking News, Ad Club Introduces, Calen- and Biden (Democrat) – 55.2 percent; however, defeated Brown to win the U.S. dar Items, Photo Galleries, Feature Stories, and more! And click LIKE on Romney and Ryan (Republican) – 42.7 Senate seat. percent; and, Stein and Honkala (Green- Facebook to get “Messages from Marilyn!”

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GOVERNMENT Town to Stick With Temporary Ramp at WWI Monument

By Kevin Rudden with building codes. "Th e dilemma is that a railing is needed, but Staff Reporter/Columnist would detract from the look of the monument," Murray added. Th e town will not be installing a granite ramp to provide Town Administrator Louis Celozzi said it would cost the town handicapped access to the World War I memorial in Draper $3,300 to buy the portable ramp, plus $400 for having it shipped Memorial Park. Instead, the Board of Selectmen decided to to Milford. “It would harm the monument aesthetically the least,” buy the same portable metal ramp the town’s Commission on he said. Celozzi recommended terminating the contract with Disability has been renting for years on Memorial Day weekend. S I Service, paying the company any money due to it, and then Back in October, 2011, Town Meeting Members approved buying the portable ramp. All three selectmen agreed with him. spending $26,000 to have a permanent ramp designed and Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis said that buying the portable constructed. Architect Maximilian Ferro of Th e Preservation ramp would meet the town’s goals “to protect the integrity of Partnership came up with several diff erent designs and selectmen the monument and, at the same time, provide some form of awarded a contract to S I Services, Inc. of Brighton to construct accessibility.” Th e ramp could be used elsewhere in the town to the ramp. provide temporary accessibility, he added. "And, once purchased, However, the town’s Historical Commission and Selectmen the ramp could be stored at either the Highway Department or Chairman Brian Murray voiced concerns that the ramp – which, across the street in the Police Station," DeBartolomeis said. “I To provide handicapped access to the World War in its latest design looks more like a sloping granite sidewalk than think this is a good compromise." I monument in Draper Memorial Park, selectmen a ramp – might ruin the look of the historic monument. It also Selectman William Buckley commented that he had been have decided to buy this type of portable metal ramp could pose a tripping hazard along the brick-paved walkway in leaving design issues to the architect, but “any proposal that we’ve – rented for the past few years by the Commission front of the monument or encourage skateboarders to ride along seen so far doesn’t meet all of these challenges.” While the board on Disability – rather than building a permanent, the front of the memorial. tried to do the right thing by erecting a permanent ramp, “as it granite one. At his board’s November 5 meeting, Murray commented that the turns out, the best design may be the one we’ve been doing all most recent design “still appears to me to be a work in progress.” along,” he said. Since it lacks handrails, the design also probably doesn’t comply

Selectman Want Financial “White Paper” Revised

By Kevin Rudden and points of view. Staff Reporter/Columnist Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis said he agreed with Now that the town’s fi nancial offi cials have reviewed many of the fi nancial offi cials’ comments that – rather and commented on the Finance Committee Budget than looking at fi xed percentages – the town should look Subcommittee’s “white paper” recommending “general at how much funds are available to suit a given situation, guidelines” for the town’s fi nancial planning, the Board such as adding money to the town’s Stabilization Fund. of Selectmen wants the two parties to get together “We have to be fl exible depending on the situation,” he and merge their recommendations into one, updated said. document. Selectman William Buckley suggested having Taylor When Town Meeting Members prepared for voting facilitate a meeting that brings all parties together, so that at the October 22 Special Town Meeting, they each there is an agreement among them. “Th at may be what received a copy of the Finance Committee’s white paper. has to happen,” Murray said, but added he preferred On October 18, four days before that meeting the asking the Finance Committee to take the lead and “Let’s town’s fi nancial offi cials sent the Board of Selectmen a see where they go with that.” memo that disagreed with many of that white paper’s In other business on November 5, the board adopted CHOPCHOP SSHOPHOP recommendations. “Our comments should not be viewed Town Engineer Michael Santora’s recommendations COATCOAT DDRIVERIVE ! as an opposing view but rather as an overall detached to reduce the number of accidents at the South Main fi nancial analysis,” wrote Town Administrator Louis St./Fruit St. intersection by painting “stop bars” on the BringBring usedused coatcoat andand getget Celozzi, Town Treasurer Barbara Auger, Town Counsel pavement at the “Stop” signs located on Fruit St. and Gerald Moody and Town Accountant Zachary Taylor. Fruit St. Extension; painting the word, “Stop,” in six-foot 2 couponscoupons fforor $$33 OOFF!!FF!! At his board’s November 5 meeting, Selectman high letters on the pavement in front of the “stop bars”; Chairman Brian Murray called for going back to the and, installing a “Dangerous Intersection” sign on the Shop Hours: ✂ 508.488.6518 origins of the fi rst version of the white paper. He said a southbound side of South Main St. about 350 feet away Tu, Wed: 10 - 7 ✂ committee was created back in 2001 and generated the from the intersection with Fruit St. Th, Fri: 10 - 8 Full Service Barber fi rst version in 2002. Updating it is a good idea, but it is Celozzi informed the board that – due to the Sat: 8 - 4 ✂99 East Main St., Milford, MA 01757 important “that the original intent of this document be bankruptcy of a business partner – the planned ✂ www.thechopshop508.com followed,” he said. expansion by Biomeasure, Inc. of its 27 Maple St. facility, ✂ Th e next step is to give the fi nancial offi cials’ comments with a 64,000 square-foot addition and the renovation to the Finance Committee and ask its members to revise of a 42,000 square-foot existing building, has been put their draft into a fi nal paper that includes all comments “on hold.”

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE Find Yourself Friday Event Raises Money for Food Security On Friday October 26, the Find Yourself Friday Youth Venture One Friday each month, the team sponsors in the MetroWest/495 Corridor with a meal – turkey and all the team – with the Milford Youth Center and JAG Network – held an alternative recreational event for area fi xings – during the holiday season beginning with Th anksgiving their monthly youth event. Th e Find Yourself Friday Halloween youth. Th e events highlight various local and lasting through the end of 2012. Due to their buying power at party raised $500 to support the United Way of Tri-County’s issues like hunger and homelessness in order the Greater Boston Food Bank, just $50 enables UWTC to provide a (UWTC) Feed-A-Family for Fift y campaign and provided 10 to raise awareness among attendees. Th e family of four with a holiday meal or seven bags of groceries. With Milford families with a holiday meal. Th e Find Yourself Friday Find Yourself Friday entry of $3 per person more families in need of food today than at any time during the last team also collected donations of 100 non-perishable food items for supports local organizations working on that 40 years, this group of young people has used their Find Yourself the Milford Daily Bread Food Pantry. month’s focal issue. Friday event to support an important local cause. Th e face of hunger Th e Find Yourself Friday event series was launched in 2010 under “It is wonderful to see the Find Yourself is changing and UWTC is supporting an increasing number of United Way Youth Venture, a program through which young people Friday United Way Youth Venture team work unemployed and underemployed individuals as well as senior work together as community leaders and social entrepreneurs to each month to sponsor successful events citizens on fi xed incomes and those who are disabled or injured and create programs that have a positive impact on local residents. at the Milford Youth Center and support cannot work, in an eff ort to achieve food security for all families. local organizations,” said Sidney De Jesus, United Way Youth Venture is a partnership between the United Director of the Milford Youth Center. “We Way of Tri-County and Ashoka’s Youth Venture. To qualify for the recognize food security as an important issue program, projects must be designed and led by youth ages 12-20, in Milford and are pleased to support the provide positive, lasting community benefi ts, have clear goals, a United Way of Tri-County’s Feed-A-Family committed team, realistic budget, and be supported by a non- for Fift y campaign.” controlling adult mentor. Teams may request a seed grant up to Th e Feed-A-Family for Fift y campaign is $1,000 to support the launch of their project. Th e program helps designed by UWTC to provide 3,000 families young people build practical skills that may open doors to future academic or career pursuits. For more information or to get involved as a youth participant, adult mentor or supporter, please contact Jess HOT LISTINGS Friswell at 508-370-4858 or [email protected]. ➮ Upton - South Street: $474,900 EXCEPTIONAL PINECREST COLONIAL ~ $374,900 JUST LISTED: 3 BR, 2.5 baths, HW floors, open plan, private lot, 1st floor master Westcott Road to 8 Taft Circle, Hopedale ➮ Upton - Pleasant Street: $429,000 Arguably the best setting in Pinecrest! Garrison Colonial with BR, BA, FR addition steps NEW PRICE: 4 BR, 2.5 baths on 1.93 acres, from main level! Tile & hdwd, new roof, young carpet & heat. Country kitchen w/fpl, HW floors, FP, must see! formal dining & living. 3 more beds & bath up in main house. Finished LL for rainy day ➮ Upton - High St., $149,900 2.82 acres, play space. Huge deck w/AG Pool and nary a neighbor in sight. build your own! Town water ready! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY ➮ Worcester - $345,000 Six unit Money November 25 from 1-3pm Maker on West Boylston St. ➮ Uxbridge - $109,000 2BR, 1B starter, new Call Meg McElroy boiler, energy upgrades The Larkin Company Realtors ➮ Northbridge - $228,500 3 BR 2B, ranch, 508-868-4933 quick close www.virginiaandmeg.com Bill McCormick, BROKER EXECUTIVE REALTY Spend Your Advertising Dollars WISELY— 508-320-3500 | 112 Main Street, Upton [email protected] in the Newspaper People Love to Read!

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Winter Meals for Area Seniors and their Pets Own a Restaurant? With another winter on its way, Tri-Valley is making preparations for its Winter Food Project. Th e annual Your Ad Belongs Here! tradition that began 18 years ago will bring deliveries of about 13,000 non-perishable meals to elderly clients who are struggling to heat their homes and pay for prescriptions, rent and other necessities during the coldest and most Reach 20,000 addresses in your marketplace. diffi cult months of the year. Elder clients identifi ed with serious needs will receive enough food for the entire month of January and then some. Th e gift of food can make the diff erence between health and illness, especially during the winter when energy costs are high and other necessities must still be met. Since the project’s inception, it is estimated that over 143,500 meals have been provided. Th e project’s success relies on the generous support from area businesses and individuals. Every dollar donated helps procure food through New England Steak & Seafood cooperating grocery stores. Route 16, Mendon For the fi ft h year, the project is enhanced with the addition of an Emergency Pet Food Fund. Th e fund was started by a handful of Tri-Valley employees and their individual donations. Many people will oft en feed their pet before 508-478-0871 themselves, so the goal is to alleviate some stress this holiday season by providing a couple weeks’ worth of pet food. Donations may be made by checks payable to Tri-Valley, Inc., and mailed to Tri-Valley – Emergency Food Project ~ Announces ~ or Emergency Pet Food Fund, 10 Mill St., Dudley, MA 01571. ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profi t agency providing in-home and community based services in 25 towns for located in south central Massachusetts, including Hopedale, Mendon, Milford and Upton. Th e agency receives funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs and from the Christmas Dinner Federal government, under the Older American’s Act, processed through the Central Mass Agency on Aging. at Your House! For information about this project or services for seniors, call Tri-Valley’s free HELP-LINE at 1-800-286-6640. Let us do the work for you! Ready-to-cook or pre-cooked with reheating & cooking directions JAPANESE CUISINE Full Boneless Half Boneless LUNCH PRIME RIB PRIME RIB NewNew EnglandEngland SSteakteak TU-FRI 11:30 am-2:30 pm Feeds approx. 14 people Feeds approx. 7 people & SeafoodSeafood RRestaurantestaurant DINNER with Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes with Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes TU-TH 5-10 pm & Dessert & Dessert FRI AND SAT 5-10:30 pm $ CCallall fforor PPricerice $ CCallall fforor PPricerice SUN 4:30-9:30 pm Pumpkin Bread ... $12.99 doz Cinnamon Rolls ....$12.99 doz HELP WANTED 194 West St. (Route 140) EXTRAS: Onion Rolls...... $12.99 doz NOTE: Immediate openings available Milford, MA 01757 Ribs are cooked Waiters & Waitresses PHONE: 508.381.6767 All orders must be in by Dec. 23 and on the 24th. PLEASE ORDER Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 FAX: 508.381.6768 www.nesteakandseafood.com WANOKURA MEANS THE PLACE picked up on Dec. 24 between 1 & 4 pm EARLY! WHERE GOOD AMBIENCE IS NURTURED WWW.WANOKURA.US Page 20 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER MILFORD MEETINGS Th e Milford Senior Center, located at 60 Unless otherwise noted, the activities MYSTERY PHOTO FROM NOVEMBER 9 North Bow St., is open Monday through take place at Town Hall. Offi cial Th ursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., meeting notices are posted on Town DO YOU KNOW WHO WHERE & WHEN??? Call us Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For additional at 508-529-7791 ext. 229 or email editor Jane Bigda at from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the center by information, contact the appropriate calling 508-473-8334 or emailing msc@ Board or offi cial. [email protected] worldband.net. Ruth Anne Bleakney is Tuesday, November 27 the director. Retirement Board, Room 14, 1 p.m. Monday Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Game Room Wednesday, December 3 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Internet Tuesday, December 11 8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E. Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise CLASSIFIED ADS Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Game Room ATTENTION JOINT & MUSCLE PAIN 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & SUFFERERS: Clinically proven all-natural Internet supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 888-718-1454 to try Hydrafl exin 8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E. RISK-FREE for 90 days. Th anks to Ruth O’Connor for our November 9 Mystery Photo. Th e picture is of the Milford 10 a.m. Tai-Chi READERS & MUSIC LOVERS. 100 Greatest House taken well over 100 years ago. Although many people submitted guesses, which included the 11 a.m. Whist Novels (audio books) ONLY $99.00 (plus s h.) Uxbridge Inn, the Hopedale Apartments and the Essex Hotel on Central St., only Frank Krzcuik 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos Includes MP3 Player & Accessories. BONUS: 50 and Peter Mazzini got it right. Both noted the Milford House was located on Main St. across from 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Classical Music Works & Money Back Guarantee. Town Hall between Pearl and Winter Streets, where the Tedeschi store is now. Krzcuik added that Wednesday Call Today! 1-888-718-6265. FOR RENT: Very an inn had been on the site for over a century with the name changing from the Quinsipaug Inn Small 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Milford to the Milford Hotel and last the Milford House. Th e Milford House was the longest continuous 8:30 a.m. Game Room A well maintained building, new windows, gas 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & business at the location running from 1853 to 1927 when it was sold aft er a fi re. Th e Milford House stove, tub & shower and parking. All utilities had 75 rooms lit by gaslights. Internet are included for $825. Call 508-473-5591 leave a 8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E. Clear message. We are running Mystery Photos again, but we need your help! Send us your mystery TELLER-PART-TIME: Milford Federal Savings 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers photos, old or current! Email to [email protected] 1:30 p.m. Bingo and Loan Association currently has the need for an entry level part-time Teller. Training will be or call 508-529-7794 ext. 228. Th ursday provided. High School diploma or equivalent. All original photos will be returned unharmed. 8:30 a.m. Game Room Some college preferred.Good customer service 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & skills required. Hours: Th ursday and Friday Internet from 3 pm to approximately 7 pm and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E. 8 am to approximately 1 pm. Work location will be at either of the Milford Branches. Send 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class Milford’s Pumpkin Stroll Treats for the Troops resume or fi ll out application at any Milford 9:30 a.m. Senior Yoga Federal Savings Location. with Charles River Bank 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Human Resources Department 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association a Huge Success Friday 246 Main Street 8:30 a.m. Game Room Milford, MA 01757 Mike Shain, Mortgage Consultant with Fax 508-478-1561 8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Charles River Bank, working with the Milford [email protected] Parks and Recreation Department again Internet NEW PIANO/CELLO TEACHER IN TOWN. 8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E. All ages / levels. Current specials available. organized the free 2012 annual Pumpkin Stroll. 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Please call 207-776-0095 for information. Graced with pleasant weather, the October 27 9 a.m. Hairdresser Available openings are fi lling fast. event drew hundreds of parents and children at 9:30 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: BrightStar the Milford Lions Club pavilion at Plains Park. Care of Milford is growing and has employment A pathway leading to the pavilion was 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes opportunities for home care, clinics, and staffi ng assignments. Certifi ed Home Health Aides, illuminated by hundreds of Jack O’ Lanterns CNA’s, RN’s (infusion experience a plus), and which created a fun and safe environment for PT/OT’s are encouraged to call Tonni at 508- children to enjoy the evening. Participants in 488-6078 or visit www.brightstarcare.com/ the pumpkin carving contest were asked to drop milfordworcester. off their creations at the Lions Club Pavilion In Need of a just before the event. Everyone who brought a Milford resident Lisa Vasile, an Army pumpkin received free gift – a lightweight, high Nurse Corps Veteran and Holistic Health intensity LED fl ashlight, perfect for Trick or Provider, shown on the left , who started Great Mechanic? Treating - compliments of Charles River Bank. 4 Better Health, is committed to giving Th ree Grand Prizes were awarded to Connor and back to Active duty military and their Upton Reilly Breen for Th e Scariest Pumpkin; Kristen families. For the second year in a row, Hanna for Th e Funniest Pumpkin and the Seila she has collected Halloween candy from Foreign Motors Osmanovic for Most Creative Pumpkin. Each local businesses to send to the troops with Specialists in: Grand Prize winner received $100 in cash. help from the Th anks to Yanks program Children dressed up in their Halloween founded by Mike Shain, shown on the volvo • bmw • mercedes costumes and enjoyed Trick or Treating in the right. Th e Treat for the Troops eff ort audi • toyota • honda collected and sent over 400 pounds of jaguar • volkswagon • saab Park later that evening. Over a dozen local and all domestic autos businesses had set up tables to hand out treats. candy and notes to the troops. Special A collection box for the Milford Food Pantry thanks to Lauren Marciszyn and the Master Jaguar Technician with was set up for anyone who wished to make a Hockomock Area YMCA, Caring for 19 years experience. donation of a non-perishable food item Women, La Rose Muscular Th erapy and • Unbeatable,Unbeatable, qualityquality serviceservice andand maintenancemaintenance Point of Healing Acupuncture for helping • GuaranteedGuaranteed toto beatbeat dealerdealer laborlabor ratesrates For more information about Milford’s Pumpkin Stroll, please contact Shain 508-330- to collect candy and write cards to the 138 Milford St., (Rt. 140) • Upton soldiers. Contributed photo 508-529-4040 8487. www.uptonforeignmotors.com NOVEMBER 23, 2012 The Milford Town Crier Page 21 Ruminations By Kevin Rudden, Town Crier Columnist

Imagine a modern company with more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees and annual revenues of $80 million. Now, what would you think about that company if I told you it had no full-time dedicated Human Resources (HR) person and only one full-time Information Technology (IT) support person? Wouldn’t you wonder how it can function? Well – in reality – this is how the Town of Milford operates. Human Resources-type tasks are distributed across many employees and IT support is paid for and split 60 percent/40 percent by the School Department and the other town departments. In its October 22 report to Town Meeting Members, the Finance Committee noted: “Th is seems like an effi cient use of an employee as neither department needs a full time IT manager.” Milford has a deserved reputation as a town that has managed its fi nances very, very well. But, in the course of my previous corporate career, I never saw a business bigger than $10 million in annual revenues that didn’t have a full-time HR department and several IT folks to keep its computer networks up and running and take care of all the “ID10T” user errors. (If you didn’t get that IT support joke, spell “ID10T” out very carefully.) Maybe Town Administrator Lou Celozzi’s successor – applications are now trickling in from folks interested in replacing him – will have a fresh perspective on staffi ng these two functions. Speaking of successors, whoever replaces Celozzi will be dealing with recruiting replacements for several key town positions. Over the next fi ve to 10 years, Police Chief Tom O’Loughlin, Fire Chief John Touhey and Town Counsel Gerry Moody are among the folks who probably will be retiring. Like Celozzi, they’ll leave big shoes to fi ll. It’s not that they can’t be replaced – anyone can – but it’s the loss of the “institutional knowledge” that long-time employees of any municipality or company take with them when they go. Good succession plans – such as the selectmen’s goal of having Celozzi and his replacement work together for a few weeks – can help to ensure a smoother transition than just dropping a newcomer “cold” into a key position. Over the past six months or so, selectmen have been “beating the drum” about wanting National Grid to eliminate all the double utility poles that grace Milford’s streets. Basically, a “double pole” results when a pole is damaged in a car accident or by a tree falling, and the utility installs a new one, but leaves what’s left of the old one still there. Th e double poles aren’t just eyesores. In some cases, they block your view when you’re trying to make a turn from one street on to another. In others, there are pieces of old poles hang that look like they’re about to drop down on top of you as you walk past them. But, getting the British-based utility to remove them? National Grid’s “Global Standards of Ethical Business Conduct” – posted on its website – states: “National Grid’s Safety and Wellbeing Policy sets out our vision to safeguard each other and those who work with us by operating an injury-free workplace and to protect the safety of the public. We recognize that our activities and those of our contractors potentially give rise to risk. We believe that we can eliminate or minimize those risks to achieve zero injuries or harm and to safeguard members of the public. We further believe that everyone at National Grid, collectively and individually, has a part to play to achieve that.” Maybe the selectmen should quote that back to the company the next time they talk to National Grid about those double poles.

Prospect Heights Memorial Re-dedicated Th e Prospect Heights World War II Memorial, which now has on it the names of current or former residents of the Prospect Heights area of Milford who served in the Korean, Viet Nam and Gulf Wars was re-dedicated at 11:30 a.m. on November 12, aft er the annual Veterans Day parade concluded. Th e ceremonies included remarks by state and local offi cials. A military honor guard was provided and Taps was played by musician, Angela Stark. For more photos of the re-dedication and the Veterans Day Parade by Harry Platcow visit www.towncrier.us.

Angela Stark plays Taps at the Prospect Heights World War II Memorial re-dedication on November 12. Harry Platcow A military Honor Guard assisted with the re-dedication photo ceremonies at the Prospect Heights World War II monument. Harry Platcow photo

Jospeh Oneschuk speaks Th e crowd gathered in Prospect Park for the re- before the newly re-dedicated dedication of the World War II monument that now World War II memorial includes then names of Prospect Heights’ residents who in Prospect Heights. Harry served in the Korean, Viet Nam and Gulf wars. Harry Platcow photo Platcow photo Page 22 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012

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Hands-On Learning for Planning Board OKs Water Treatment Plant Change By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Valley Tech Students Helps Th e Planning Board voted unanimously on November 6 to allow the Milford Water Company to amend the site plan for its 66 Dilla St. campus by adding a second chlorine contact chamber to the new water treatment plant it is the Community constructing. Th e change means a loss of 11 parking spaces in the privately owned utility’s rear parking lot. Th e second chamber was requested by the state, according to Randal Suozzo, a senior project engineer with Tata & Howard, Inc. of Marlborough who met with the board on behalf of the Milford Water Company. Manager David Condrey further explained that the state Department of Environmental Protection asked for the second contact chamber to be installed aft er it completed its full review of the engineering plans for the new treatment plant. Chlorine contact chambers are used to disinfect any bacteria that may be present in a water supply. Th e board’s approval was subject to two conditions: First, the Sewer Department must approve a relocation of the underground sewer line on the property due to adding the second contact chamber. Second, the Milford Water Company must correct some issues with its handicapped parking areas that were outlined in a letter from the Milford Commission on Disability to the Planning Board. “Th at’s not a problem,” Condrey commented. In other action, the board members: • Approved a request by Ilidio Zeigler-Carneiro to combine three house lots into one at 4 Congress Terrace; • Voted to give the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) a favorable recommendation on a request by Timothy Alger for a variance from frontage requirement for Lot 2 on East St. Extension; • Voted to give the ZBA a favorable recommendation on a request by Craig Silvestri for a special permit to add an in-law apartment to a home at 11 Carp Road, provided that a walkway and side entrance door shown on the plans are removed; and, • Voted to give the ZBA a favorable recommendation on a request by BMJ Realty Trust for a special permit to add two dormers to a house at 62 Grove St. Th e Planning Board also granted Kay Street Reading Realty, LLC an extension until December 11 on its site plan Putting their classroom lessons to work in the real world, Valley Tech review of the 7,200 square-foot “Quarry Square II” plaza proposed to be built at 190 East Main St. (Route 16). Th e Construction Technology students build a pavilion on the grounds Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting with the applicant on November 27 to continue its review of how the of Marion’s Camp on Lake Singletary in Sutton. Draft ing students development would tie into the existing sewer mains on East Main St. prepared plans for the project and Manufacturing Technology/ Welding students are engineering decorative supports that will provide stability for the pavilion. When complete, the pavilion will be used to host picnics, concerts, and other events in a fresh air environment Selectmen Favor Solar Energy Proposal providing a valuable resource to the town. Contributed photo By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Following a November 5 presentation about a new solar energy facility being erected in nearby Northbridge, the Board of Selectmen asked Town Administrator Louis Celozzi to pursue a possible deal that – as proposed – could save the town $200,000 in electricity costs next year and as much as $7 million over a 20-year period. Joseph Fitzpatrick, CEO of Th ornton, New Hampshire-based DG Clean Power, LLC (DGCP), met with the board to propose Milford purchase fi ve million kilowatt hours (kWh) of power from a project in Northbridge backed by energy giant Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ConEd) that is due to come on line next spring. Th e amount of power represents half the town’s annual electricity usage, he explained. “We’re looking to sell you a very large portion of our Northbridge project,” Fitzpatrick said. Th e proposed deal would involve a concept known as “net metering,” in which National Grid would provide Milford with a credit of 13.5 cents per kWh, DGCP would bill the town 9.5 cents and the town would keep the four-cent diff erence as savings, Fitzpatrick explained. “It’s a signifi cant operating cost savings,” he said. “Th at’s a very interesting, thought-provoking proposal,” Chairman Brian Murray told Fitzpatrick, adding his presentation was much clearer and easier to understand than another one the board heard last July. “I’m very supportive in making sure that the town has some portion of its energy from non-fossil fuel sources,” said Selectman William Buckley.” I, too, think it’s important for the town to support and participate in a solar energy supply,” Murray added. Responding to Buckley’s questions about the effi ciency of a solar energy plant, Fitzpatrick explained that – out of the 8,760 hours in a year – the planned Northbridge solar energy “farm” would probably produce energy for only 1,200 to 1,500 hours at varying outputs, resulting in an effi ciency rate of about 13.7 percent. By contraSt, the gas turbine power plant in Milford – which Fitzpatrick got permitted when he was a senior executive for the U.S. subsidiary of TREE CUTTING International Power – "runs for between 4,000 and 6,000 hours a year," he said. Jason Magnusson Fitzpatrick described the Northbridge plant as “perceived as the safer of the two” when compared to another solar source his company is building in Dighton because the nearer site is funded by ConEd. He preferred that the town act quickly to sign a deal for the Northbridge site’s power, with Milford eligible to buy the remaining half of its power from the Dighton site in the future. Both Celozzi and Town Counsel Gerald Moody – who attended the meeting – told the board that such a 20-year commitment would require a Town Meeting vote. “I hate to leave a couple of hundred thousand dollars on the table,” Murray said. “Right now, I think it’s an opportune Tree Removal & Trimming • Chipping • Pruning time to strike and we can use this as pilot project with more off ers to come.” He said having a Town Meeting take action Brush Removal • Stump Grinding • Aerial Bucket Service “sooner than later to give all parties certainty” should be pursued. His colleagues agreed, asking Celozzi to meet with Fitzpatrick and National Grid offi cials to get as many facts as 508-839-4777 possible in order to present to Town Meeting Members. “We’ve got to have some information for the Town Meeting that Fully Insured www.skyhooktree.com shows this is a good deal,” Murray concluded. Free Estimates Owner On Every Job

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Early in November the Cub Scouts of Milford Pack 67 completed another cleanup at the Peppercorn Hill Conservation Office: 508-476-7900 Area in Upton and took out four, 30-gallon bags of trash. Th is Upton open space parcel is popular and attracts residents from Upton and the neighboring towns of Milford and Hopkinton. Litter seems to come with so much use. Cell: 508-922-9253 While it would be great if trash pick-up projects weren’t necessary, as long as there’s litter, Pack 67’s eff orts will be appreciated. Th e boys also found an 18-foot boat, which they wisely chose not pull out. Cubmaster Jason Kuter hopes to make this an annual conservation project with the Pack. Look for them next fall! Jason Kuter photo

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Submitted by Ellen Arnold Th e Friends of the Upton State Forest Clouds, the threat of showers and an impending hurricane did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 51 people who enjoyed a late October program by noted ecologist, Tom Wessels, about Reading the Forested Land- scape in Upton. In the morn- Fall Cleanups & Junk Removal ing, there was a slide presenta- tion at the Upton VFW where we learned how to read clues in the landscape to determine how land was used in the past. Following a break for lunch, we Following a program on Reading the Forested Landscape by noted ecologist Tom met at the CCC Headquarters Wessels the group gathered for a photo at the Pilkington’s Quarry site in the building at Upton State Forest Upton State Forest. Mike Penko photo where members of Friends of Serving The Greater Milford Area Since 1988 Upton State Forest had displays About half of the group was from Upton, with others coming from other area of historic pictures of the CCC towns, plus Belchertown, Petersham, Buzzards Bay, and Cambridge. Volunteers Storm Window & Doors Camp, logging, the District assisting included David Kennedy, Agnita and Bill Knott, Chris Scott, Ellen Replacement Windows schoolhouse and foundations Arnold, Marcella Stasa, Bill Taylor, Tom and Cathy Dodd, Mike Penko, Larry and Vinyl Siding throughout the forest. On a Donna Doucette, Gerry Lemire, and Ann Cook. Park Supervisor, Val Stegemoen Gutters • Additions and District Ranger, Dave Furey accompanied the group on the hike. Th is event hike into the forest, Wessels MA Lic #054284 was a partnership between Friends of Upton State Forest and Upton Open Space MEMBER MA Reg #100984 pointed out features along the CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND Vinyl Siding Institute Contractor #2251 trails that indicated what had Committee. Th e Upton and Graft on Local Cultural Councils, Metacomet Land happened there. Trust and the Friends provided funding for this program. Steve Bonina: 800-696-7160 | 508-478-7160

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Check out www.towncrier.us for news, photo galleries, sports stories! Page 24 The Milford Town Crier NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Milford Honors Her Veterans Sunny skies and balmy weather warmed the thousands who turned out for the annual Vet- erans Day parade in Milford on November 12. Th e parade was lead by Grand Marshal Joseph Shuras, a World War II veteran, former POW and a recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy and the Bronze Star Medal as a Combat Infantryman. Shuras is married to the former Laura Dota. Th ey are parents to Milford police offi cer Joseph Shuras. Th e parade, which followed East Main St. and Main St. to Draper Memorial Park, included a brief ceremony at the World War I monument at Calzone Park. Participating in the parade were: Chairman Brian Murray and Milford Selectmen; State Senator Richard Moore (D) Uxbridge; State Representative John Fernandes (D); Among the many Milfordians watching Milford Veteran’s Agent John the Veterans Day parade was the Rose Pilla lays a wreath at the Milford Police Chief O’Loughlin and Honor Members of the Larry Heron Chapter of the Disabled family. Th ey are, clockwise, Don Rose; his World War I monument during Guard; Fire Department and Honor Guard Veterans of America ready themselves for the parade on daughter-in-law, Alysa Balducci Owens; the Veterans’ Day Parade. Commander Eric Ruscitti; members of the November 12. Th ey are, l-r, Bill Vicini, John Fino and grandson Owen Rose, age 27 months; and Harry Platcow photo Italian American War Veterans: Commander John Pagnelli. Harry Platcow photo Lawrence Hughes and members of the granddaughter Olivia Rose, age seven. Veterans of Foreign Wars; Commander Harry Platcow photo Ray Richards and members of the Disabled American Veterans; Commander Joe Derderian and members of the Armenian War Veterans; Commander Joseph Mirenda and members of the American Legion; President Mary Monroy and members of the American Legion Auxiliary; and John A. Pilla, Veterans Agent. Boy Scouts under the direction of Leslie Jacobs, and Girl Scouts under the direction of Amy Donahue, also marched. Participating bands included the Milford High School band under the leadership of Nadine Pomeroy; the Milford Middle School band under the leadership of Jason Samiago, and the Nipmuc Regional band under the leadership of Oliver MacFadden Th e Milford Fire Department Honor Guard leads To view more photos of the parade by Harry Veterans salute the fl ag at ceremonies at Calzone Square in Milford during the marchers during the town’s Veterans Day Parade. Platcow visit www.towncrier.us. town’s Veterans Day Parade. Harry Platcow photo Harry Platcow photo