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Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Linwood, Whitinsville and North Uxbridge Vol. VIII, No. 13 Complimentary to homes by request ONLINE: WWW.STONEBRIDGEPRESS.COM Friday, March 9, 2018 Engineering the Future: NMS team compete Six Northbridge Middle constructed from paint stir- Courtesy photo School competition rers and glue, each weigh- Hunter Criasia, Skyler bridge building teams ing less than 24 ounces. Criasia, Annalise McDonald, recently competed in the Each bridge was set onto Kassandra Pouliot, Rowan Model Bridge Program at a platform and tested with Borruso, Britnei Chen, Aidan Wentworth Institute of weight to the point of fail- Roy, Ben Chase, Adam Chen, Technology, sponsored ure. Among 19 identified Payton Brooks, Bridget by the Boston Society of middle schools, one of the Roy, Dan Fung-A-Phat, Mrs Civil Engineers. The teams Northbridge teams came in Elizabeth. Wermuth, and had been working on their third place for Efficiency, Mr. Matt Schwartz. Bridge bridge projects diligent- a ratio of bridge weight to shown is “Trussful”. (Not ly since the beginning of total weight carried. The pictured: Ryan Searles, December, under the super- bridge for team “Non-a- Matt Waterson, Christian vision of Middle School Bridgeable”, whose mem- Bedard, Poula Fahmy, Zac STEM teacher, Elizabeth bers included Adam Chen Tevepaugh) Wermuth, as well as volun- and Dan Fung-a-Phat, car- teer mentor, Matt Schwartz ried 55.46 pounds, for an and Skylar Criasia, also from Green International efficiency score of 58.77. came in third place among Affiliates. The winning bridge of the identified middle schools This year, 60 teams of competition carried just for Aesthetics, with a total high school and middle over 200 pounds! score of 86, only two points school students braved the Bridge team “Trussful”, below the first and second cold February 3rd, to travel which included Annalise place winners for that cat- to Wentworth with bridges McDonald, Britnei Chen, egory. Confidentiality of UHDC explains patient information Production showcases addressed in legislation warrant article young talent Submitted by Jane Keegan Senator Michael O. Moore On the May 8 town meeting war- (D-Millbury) announced the rant the Uxbridge Historic District Massachusetts State Senate passed leg- Commission is sponsoring an article islation to protect patients’ access to to expand the current footprint of the confidential health care. In an effort to historic district. Established in 2004, maintain the confidentiality of patients this general bylaw was enacted to covered as dependents on another per- “protect and preserve the distinctive son’s insurance policy, the “PATCH features of buildings and places sig- Act” requires insurance carriers to nificant to Uxbridge history; maintain issue common summary of payment and improve settings of those buildings forms directly to the patient. and places; and encourage new designs “This important piece of legisla- compatible with existing buildings in tion protects patients from breaches the district.” in confidentiality, making it safer for Currently, the district encompasses them to access the care they need,” said only our central ‘core’- downtown, town Senator Moore. “I am proud to support Common and surrounding streets, and the PATCH Act which sends a powerful short stretches of North and South message that everyone deserves access Main, Mendon and Douglas streets. to confidential health care here in our According to Chairman Faye Commonwealth.” McCloskey, the idea for expansion was Some health insurers’ current billing first discussed at in early 2017 and prog- and claims communication practices ress reported repeatedly. In a context of can unintentionally violate the basic growth in residential and commercial right to privacy of a patient covered as sectors, a majority of Commissioners a dependent on another person’s policy, Courtesy photo support this article as a pro-active mea- for example a young adult, minor or sure to achieve the aim to “Preserve the spouse. Insurers routinely send sum- WCS Middle School students on stage. Past; Enhance the Future.” mary of payment or Explanation of The Ironstone School House in South Benefits (EOB) forms, detailing the type The Middle School Drama Club at “Couched in all the craziness are Uxbridge stands alone while the other and cost of medical services received, Whitinsville Christian School has the important lessons that you should areas proposed are geographically to the primary subscriber on an insur- wrapped production on Dear Edwina, never try to be someone you’re not, connected to the current historic dis- ance plan. In many situations, young Jr. with a Friday evening and a and that you can’t put a price on the trict. The specific boundaries represent adults, minors or women may choose Saturday afternoon show. value of relationships,” said Susan logical extensions and serve as visual to forego certain types of treatment due Dear Edwina, Jr. is about a neigh- Upham, director. ‘gateways’ to what has been designated to fears that a parent or spouse will see borhood of kids who produce an The next production in the ‘historic’ already. sensitive health information on an EOB advice show, complete with singing Nehemiah Center at WCS will be Moving west along Mendon Street form. and dancing, while trying to catch Disney’s High School Musical, per- from the eastern entrance of town at The bill requires the Division of the attention of a big city talent scout. formed by the WCS High School the junction of West River Road and Insurance to develop a common Edwina receives letters from kids Drama Club. Performances will be Patrick Henry Street, a three century summary of payments form to be who are looking for advice on every- April 20, 21, 27, and 28. Tickets will tapestry of Uxbridge history unfolds in used by all insurance carriers in the thing from good manners to sibling go on sale on April 2 at whitinsvil- lechristian.org. rivalry. Turn To WARRANT, A3 Turn To PATIENT, page A14 page Moore sponsored bill to protect student information passes Senate DON’T FORGET! are constantly inundated with public (D-Worcester). “When these students Set Your Clocks LEGISLATION records requests for the personal infor- attend a public university and voluntari- mation of students. These requests seek ly submit their personal information, Ahead! EXEMPTS STUDENT information including student names, that information should absolutely not home and school addresses, date of birth, be subject to disclosure to an outside DATA FROM PUBLIC telephone and cellphone numbers, email party. I am happy that Senator Moore addresses, area of study, graduation and the Senate were able to pass this RECORDS REQUESTS date, and parent’s names and addresses. legislation.” Under the existing public records law, “I am incredibly happy that Senator BOSTON – The Massachusetts State public campuses are compelled to pro- Moore and his Senate colleagues Senate took action to protect student vide this information. addressed his bill this week,” said Vincent information by passing legislation that “At an early age, we teach our children Pedone, executive offices, Massachusetts would ensure public colleges and uni- never to speak with strangers, and yet State Universities Council of Presidents. versities in the Commonwealth are not our existing laws compel public colleges “In our view, the personal information of required to disclose student record infor- or universities to disseminate student students on public college campuses in mation as part of public records requests. information — clearly there’s a gap in Massachusetts should not be subject to The bill, filed by Senator Michael reason,” said Senator Moore. “We have a the open meeting law allowing predatory O. Moore (D-Millbury) who serves as duty to protect student information from companies access to their phone num- Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on falling into the hands of outside parties, bers, email addresses and other personal Higher Education, amends Chapter 66 which often seek to use the information information. Passage of this bill will help of the General Laws so that campuses for marketing purposes and self-gain. It’s public colleges and universities protect Daylight are not required to comply with public also important for students to trust that that student information.” records requests for student data defined the information disclosed to their col- The legislation, which passed the Savings Time as an “education record” in the Federal lege or university is not being publically Senate unanimously, has now been Family Education and Privacy Act. This shared.” referred to the House of Representatives Begins data includes records that have been des- “The opportunity to attend college is for consideration. To continue track- ignated by campuses as directory infor- a dream and a privilege shared by many ing the bill, S.2309, please visit the March 11th mation. students across Massachusetts,” said Legislature’s website, www.malegisla- Public higher education institutions Senate President Harriette L. Chandler ture.gov. 2 • Friday, March 9, 2018 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE BLACKSTONE BRIEFS BREAKFAST been named to the Dean’s List at Lyndon State The Valley Chapel Women’s group is hosting College in Lyndon, Vermont, for the fall 2017 a women’s breakfast March 10, 8:30 a.m. in the semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those who Valley Chapel Café, 14 Hunter Road, Uxbridge. attained a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99. Emma Quinn of Guest speakers will be from the Clearway Clinic Douglas, Brian Lamoureux of Slatersville RI, and Pregnancy Resources Center, A21 “Fighting Ryan Paulino of Uxbridge. Human Trafficking”, Teen Challenge on WORCESTER — Worcester State University New to Webster Mexicali Overcoming Addictions, and Trades of Hope - students made a strong showing at the 14th annual Mariachi Band Helping women in need. There is no charge for the College Show at ArtsWorcester. Hannah Muggeo breakfast, but donations are welcome. The Valley of Uxbridge has work appearing in the show, the first Thursday of the month Chapel women host about five functions per year.