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Mailed free to requesting homes in Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot Vol. V, No. 30 PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER SOUTHBRIDGE AREA! COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM Friday, July 29, 2011 Chief urges state to reduce speed limit on Route 20 ‘I’M CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL TRAVELERS THERE’ BY AMANDA COLLINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — Police Chief James Pervier is coordinating an effort to reduce the speed limit on the stretch of Route 20 between Routes 31 and 169 from 40 to 30 mph after a rash of serious accidents have occurred there. Last week alone, three accidents occurred in the intersection where Route 20 meets Stafford Street. One of these involved an elderly man who was a struck by a motorist while crossing the street in his HOWDY, PARTNER motorized wheelchair. Joy Richard photo “He was crossing the street with CHARLTON — At Charlton Elementary School Thursday, July 21, his wife from the side of the Amanda Collins photo a camp was held which was designed to give preschoolers a chance to Dunkin’ Donuts, heading over to get to know the schools before starting in the fall. Ted’s. There was another car turn- Police Chief James Pervier said on this busy stretch of Route 20, traveling 40 mph is Above: Charlton resident Gavin Groh, 4, hangs on tight as he gets ready to ride ing in front of the motorist who hit “just too fast’ — and has led to fatal accidents. a pony at Charlton Elementary School Thursday, July 21 him, and by the time the driver saw stretch of Route 20. trict has developed commercially. Below: Charlton resident Casen Leonard, 3, has the buckle of his riding helmet him, he just didn’t have time to stop. “I’m concerned for the safety of “The area … has during the past clipped. His whole wheelchair was spun all travelers there,” said Pervier. 10 years seen a significant increase For more photos, turn to page A8! around,” said Pervier, who respond- “Even though there’s a light, going in the number of businesses that ed to the scene. 40 is just too fast. It’s too thickly set- are now located on this stretch of The man was sent to the hospital tled.” Route 20. That being said, the for injuries, including bruised ribs. According to Pervier, some 25,000 Charlton Police Department and the Last year a pedestrian was killed vehicles travel this stretch a day, a Massachusetts State Police have number that’s increased as the dis- crossing the street in the same busy Turn To ROUTE 20 page A11 Durant talks issues at senior center STOP PART OF EFFORT TO ENGAGE PUBLIC BY AMANDA COLLINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — State Rep. Peter Durant popped into the Senior Center for some lunch and legisla- tive chitchat last Tuesday, July 24. Over a plate of egg salad and macaroni and cheese, the newly elected official talked to some of his elder constituents about their concerns, and got an idea of how they think he’s doing on the job. Durant said he hopes to hold such informal meetings with the public frequently. He heads to places like senior centers, where groups often gather, to sit and have a casual con- versation with the public. Last week’s lunch was his second at the Charlton Senior Center in the two months he’s been in office. “I think it’s going well, it’s look- ing like a monthly thing. I’m look- ing for ways to be able to engage in two-way conversations with the Courtesy photo State Rep. Peter Durant, center, stopped into the Charlton Senior Center last week Turn To DURANT page A11 to have lunch with his constituents and listen to their concerns. Garden Club memorializes former president with bench Courtesy BY AMANDA COLLINS we wanted to something to remem- photo VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ber her by, and show that we appre- Vanessa CHARLTON — Like the famous ciated what she did in town.” Brown, flowers she once loved to tend to, In addition to being Garden Club shown smil- Vanessa Brown will not be forgot- president, Brown was also a mem- ing here, ten. ber of the Historical Society. was an The Charlton Garden Club placed According to her husband, Mike active mem- a new bench on the town common Perkins, she would appreciate the ber of the last week to make sure of that — a club’s efforts to honor her, because Charlton lasting honor to their one-time pres- the club meant so much to her. community ident. “Gardening was in her family and until her The granite bench was installed it was something she loved,” he death in last Tuesday,July 19, but it has been explained. “When we moved to 2009. in the works for quite a while. The Charlton in 1997, she joined the club chose it as their way to memo- Gardening Club right away, and she Amanda Collins photo rialize Brown, who died in 2009 at really enjoyed it.” At left: just 53, after a brave battle with can- As for his and Brown’s two chil- The Garden Club placed a new bench on cer. Brown was the Garden Club’s dren, Astra and Taylor, he said, “I’m the common last week. Made of beauti- dedicated president for eight years. sure they’re proud to have a memo- ful pink granite, the bench serves as a “Everybody liked Vanessa,” said rial [to her] on the common.” remembrance of late Garden Club current Garden Club Co-President President Vanessa Brown. Tricia Gay. “She worked hard and Turn To GARDEN CLUB page A11 YOGA BRINGS FAMILIES CHARLTON WINS Almanac ................. 2 Calendar ...............13 Obituaries ............. 13 Real Estate ...B Section TOGETHER FOR SOME SEMIFINAL GAME, Police Logs .............. 9 Sports .............. 12-13 SERENE FUN ADVANCES TO FINAL INDEX INDEX Opinion ................ 10 PAGE 3 PAGE 12 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, July 29, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com IN AND AROUND CHARLTON BY AMANDA COLLINS will also learn proper ladies’ etiquette.” accessible. good cause. The Friends of the Charlton VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The afternoon tea costs $5, and children Animal Shelter (FOCAS) will hold a charity CHARLTON — The Charlton Arts and must register by July 31. To save a spot, call tag sale on Aug. 6 at 39 Hammond Hill Road, Activities Center (CAAC) will host an after- (508) 450-0453. The CAAC is at 4 Dresser Hill JUNIOR RANGERS PROGRAM OPENS and the group is looking for donated items to noon tea on Aug. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Road. REGISTRATION sell. All proceeds from the tag sale will benefit “Ladies” ages 7 and older are invited to Buffumville Lake’s Junior Rangers pro- Charlton’s new animal shelter. If you have attend with their favorite doll. Tea will be RIDER TAVERN TOUR FREE TO something to give, email FOCAS at SENIORS gram is currently registering kids for the served on fine china, along with flower-shaped three-day program that will take place Aug. 1- [email protected]. lump sugar, and a variety of finger sandwich- The Council on Aging is sponsoring a free 3 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program is open to ART CAMP AVAILABILITY es and mini pastries. But the afternoon will tour of the historic Rider Tavern on Aug. 12. children ages 7 to 12. feature more than just snacking. Space is limited, so interested attendees According to Ranger Jamie Kordack, the There’s still room in the CAAC’s Creative “We are going to talk about the history of should sign up soon at the senior center or by course is geared toward children with a love of Arts Summer Experience summer camp. The tea parties and how they used to be,” said calling (508) 248-2231, said director Elaine nature. program for kids ages 5 to 12 focuses on bring- Pauline Hague, an art instructor at the CAAC Kingston. “If he or she like animals, birds, flowers, ing out kids’ inner artist, through hands-on who’s helping organize the event. “The girls Rider Tavern dates back to 1797 when, and being outside, this course is the answer,” experiments in painting, drawing, sculpture, according the historical society, it was she said. “We spend three days looking into color exploration, and more. designed as an inn to be the “finest building microscopes, playing games and thinking “There’s a satisfaction in encouraging a between Worcester and Hartford.” Steeped in about the environment and how to protect it.” child in creative arts and watching them gain history, this building once accommodated Kids will “graduate” upon completing the confidence,” CAAC Director Sandy Bacon said Chinese Restaurant of the program. “Kids get a different outlook www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty famous Marquis de Lafayette, a French gener- course. To register, call Jamie at (508) 248-5697, al who traveled there to aid America’s cause in or email her at on what to do with their time. They go home Take-out Service the Revolutionary War. The building features [email protected]. and sketch.” Catering Party to Your Place an elegant parlor, old-fasioned bedrooms, and Children can attend full- or half-day classes FOCAS SEEKS DONATIONS FOR TAG Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 an 18th century kitchen. on a weekly basis. For more information call Tour attendees should meet up at 9 a.m. at SALE creative arts instructor Dezeree Kelley at (413) Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service the senior center to take a chartered bus to the Got junk? Clear it out of your garage for a 768-8083 or call the CAAC at (508) 450-0453.

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