TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 UPTON & MENDON, MASSACHUSETTS Vol. 24 No. 3 Est. 1993 • Mailed FREE to all 5,800 addresses in Upton and Mendon. www.TownCrier.us

March 1 In the Depths of Winter, Clough Students Sing of Nature is Super Tuesday in Massachusetts By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Mendon and Upton voters should mark March 1 on the calendar; the date of the state’s Presidential Primary, also known as Super Tuesday. Polls, located in Mendon at Miscoe Hill School and Nipmuc Regional High School in Upton, will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in both communities. Candidates on the Democratic ballot are Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Hillary Clinton, and Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente. And on the Republican ballot will be Jim Gilmore, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, George Pataki, Ben Carson, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina, Rick Santorum, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Clough Elementary School held their annual Winter Concert on February 11. The students in grades Pre-K through 4 sang nature-themed John Kasich. Green Party songs “to remind everyone that our plant needs to be treated with kindness, caring, and respect.” Pictured is the 4th grade singing “ candidates include Sedinam Sun and Moon” under the direction of Clough Music Teacher Joshua Pelletier and accompanied by Ann Marie Tremblay and Dave Carchio. Kinamo Christin Moyowasifza Melissa Orff photo. Curry, Jill Stein, William Kreml, Kent Mesplay, and Darryl Cherney. A number of the above candidates have already suspended their campaigns for Calling all Town Election Candidates; presidency but will still be listed on the ballot. In addition to presidential Nomination Papers Now Available candidates, Mendon and Upton voters will also cast their vote Nomination papers for the Annual Town Elections in Mendon and Upton are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office in for State Committeeman, State each community’s Town Hall. The deadline for completed nomination papers in Upton is Monday March 14 at 5 p.m. Committeewoman, and Town Committee. The deadline in Mendon is Tuesday March 28 at 5 p.m. The Annual Town Election in Upton is Monday, May 2 while In Upton on the Democratic Mendon votes at its Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 17. SUPER TUESDAY p 19 March Special Town Meeting to Request Cost of Living Adjustments for Upton Employees

PRSRT STD PRSRT PAID US POSTAGE #35 PERMIT MA UPTON, 01568 By Michelle Sanford the employees paid out of the town’s Water and of an intermunicipal agreement. The town Staff Reporter/Columnist Wastewater Enterprise Fund. “The funding accountant would like to keep track of those The Upton Board of Selectmen has called source is retained earnings from those funds wages in a separate line item and town meeting for a Special Town Meeting to take place on rather than free cash, so it was best to separate action is required to do that. “There’s no fiscal Thursday, March 3 at Nipmuc Regional High it out,” said Robinson. As a result, Article impact to this,” said Robinson. School. A total of five articles are currently on 2 is seeking to transfer $2,256 to the Water Article 5 is seeking up to $10,000 for the the draft warrant, which was reviewed during Enterprise Fund and $2,061 to the Wastewater purchase of a hot box paving machine for the the February 2 Selectmen’s meeting and is Enterprise Fund. That adjustment covers five Department of Public Works. Upton received scheduled to be finalized and posted shortly. full-time employees plus half of the increase for a grant from the state for the hot box and the Three of the articles involve a cost of living the DPW Director and a Department Specialist. funding is needed to supplement the grant. increase for employees and another is to help Article 3 also concerns a cost of living Robinson explained the $10,000 figure might be supplement the purchase of a hot box for the adjustment for the Treasurer/Collector. As a on the higher side and that the funding amount Department of Public Works. result, it is requesting to transfer $545 from needed would likely run between $5,000 and Article 1 is seeking to transfer $53,463 from free cash to Treasurer/Collector salaries. $10,000. free cash that will provide an additional one Robinson explained because it concerns an And finally, Article 6 is seeking $2,000 to percent cost of living adjustment to a number elected official’s salary, that a separate article purchase a subscription to Clear-Gov, which

POSTAL PATRON POSTAL CAR-RT-SORT WS MA 01568 UPTON, of town employees in order to fulfill union was created because it needs a 2/3 vote to pass. is an online tool that collates, compares, and contract settlements. “We did one percent “Not wanting to subject the rest of the pay analyzes financial information from different in December and doing one percent now,” adjustments to a 2/3 vote instead of a majority, Massachusetts communities that will help explained Town Manager Blythe Robinson. Part we’ve separated it.” Upton to seek and implement fiscal efficiencies. of the $53,000 also includes $20,000 toward Article 4 is a simple transfer of $9,000 from The complete warrant will be posted on Town Counsel expenses. one account to another. Robinson explained the town’s web site at www.uptonma.gov. The The next article also concerns a cost of living that Upton currently sells six hours of the March 3 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the

The Upton & Mendon Town Crier Town Mendon & Upton The Inc. Crier Publications, Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, adjustment but is separate because it covers town’s nursing services to Blackstone as part auditorium of Nipmuc High School. New Flora in Winter Artistic Talent Spring Class Submitted by Hazel Schoder Greenleaf Garden Club Schedule Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford member Sandra Tosches recently accepted the challenge to do a design for the Worcester Art Museum’s Flora in Winter, something she has been doing for over a decade. Tosches joined 23 other invited designers in the show. Each floral artist made five selections of artwork and was assigned one to interpret. This year Tosches was given a colonial period portrait of Elizabeth Ferne by artist and architect John Smibert. New She started by looking at the colors, shapes Box and Strength and rhythm within the painting. Tosches says Greenleaf Garden Club member that the challenge is “not to copy but to interpret Sandra Tosches stands next to her Intervals!! it so that the floral design best honors the completed design and the portrait which integrity of the work. The size and scale of the she interpreted at the Worcester Art design must fit the mood of the painting.” Museum’s Flora in Winter event. The painting was largely black and white. The rhythm of the whites in the painting formed a vertical curve and so she designed a Hogarth curve using roses, hydrangea and calla lilies to bring out the blush color and line in the painting. Several members of the Greenleaf Garden Club enjoyed visiting the museum and seeing Tosches’ design artistry and the painting from which it was drawn. We are excited to welcome Kerry The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford is a member of the National Garden Clubs, McCrea to our tness team! Kerry Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For information, call membership is an ACE certi ed Personal Trainer and holds a Masters in chairperson Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. Behavior Analytics. Kerry specializes in working with clients who Garden Club Federations of MA Scholarship Opportunities would like to The Greenleaf Garden Club announces set of requirements, which are described in lose weight that 11scholarships are available from the detail on the GCFM website. All necessary and gain strength, and Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts to forms are available on the GCFM website. is taking new local students who are majoring in one of the Eligibility for the scholarships is determined clients now! ‘green’ sciences- horticulture, environmental by the GCFM Scholarship committee and studies, botany or biology. is determined based on the completed The deadline for applying for these application package. The application forms scholarships is March 1. The basic are available at the GCFM website. 508-614-5877 • 62 Main Street, Upton requirements are that the student has been a For additional information please contact: legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one Deb Taverna at [email protected] . www.corefitnessnutrition.com year, have maintained a minimum “B’ average The Greenleaf Garden club is a member in school, have good character and have of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the financial need. Each scholarship has a specific Garden club Federation of MA, Inc.

The Irish & Italian Summit Saturday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m.  Irish and Italian folk and operatic favorites  Music from Lord of the Dance  Tchaikovsky’s “Capricio Itallienne”

New York based Tenors Matthew Surapine and Jim Russell return to the Grand Ballroom to perform with the CHSO after ten years, to reprise their entertaining, and amazing renditions of Irish and Italian vocal favorites such as “Danny Boy” and “A Nation Once Again” to “Funiculi, Finicula”. The CHSO offers Tchaikovsky’s “Capricio Itallienne” as well as music from Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance!

Reserved tickets: $40 ~ Student/ senior: $25.* The Grand Ballroom of The Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street, Milford, MA Claflin Hill members take off 10% Irish & Italian Summit is Claflin Hill’s Annual Health Night at Symphony Honoring embers of the ilfor Area Health Care Community Sponsore in part by ilfor egional eical Center riCounty eical Atria Draper lace righam & Women’s Hospital Dana Farber Cancer Center an ilfor egional eical Staff

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2 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Tony Khoury to Be Honored WMRC-First Class Radio is at heart, Tony is also proud to announce that Tony influential in securing Khoury of Khoury Industries, a monument for a local and Gateway Liquors in soldier in the center of Bellingham has been selected as Bellingham. the recipient of the 2016 Butch Past recipients include Moore “You Touched Upon My Kevin Meehan, and (the Life” Award. late) Billy Hood, Linda Butch Moore was a local Varney, Judge Francis singing legend that toured and Virginia Larkin, throughout Ireland, Europe former State Senator and the United States initially Richard T. Moore, Dr. with The Capitol Showband and Michael Fitzpatrick, later with his wife Maeve as the Tony and Virginia famed singing duo Butch and Brenna, Chris Morcone, Maeve. His signature song, “You Gina Oliva-Tarolli, Touched Upon My Life” spoke Tom McGovern, Paul Tony Khoury assisting WMRC’s Rick Michaels, on air at volumes about a man that had Surapine, the Kimball the 2015 WMRC Radiothon to benefit the Oliva Fund touched the lives of so many Family, the Ellis Family, at Milford Regional Medical Center. WMRC photo around him with his music, his Justine Brewer, and smile his generosity, and his big Frank & Wendy Saba. After Hours on Wednesday March 16. The event heart. With Butch’s passing away The official award will be held at Scioli’s Pizza Bar on Rt. 140, at 5 p.m. in early 2001, WMRC-First Class presentation for Khoury For additional information contact WMRC-First Radio created this award in his will take place at the Class Radio at 508-473-1490, or to reserve tickets honor. WMRC---Milford Area for the event contact The Milford Area Chamber of Khoury is about as giving Chamber of Commerce Commerce at 508-473-6700. as they get. His generosity St. Patrick’s Business can be felt throughout the entire local area. Whether it’s his contributions to Milford Regional Medical Center’s Capital Campaign or assisting in New Year - New Home! MacKenzie Tax & Financial the renovations of a Bellingham church, he always finds ways Darlene MacKenzie to give back to the community he loves so very much. “When we wanted to take our annual Tax, Accounting & Radiothon to benefit the Oliva Fund at Milford Regional to the Financial Services next level, Tony did not hesitate to step up to the plate to help,” 62 Grove Street 508-653-4542 boasts WMRC President Tom Tina Cote will help you find it! Upton, MA 01568 508-529-4900 McAuliffe II. A true patriot Tinaotehotailco Email: [email protected] FAX: 508-529-4910

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New York based Tenors Matthew Surapine and Jim Russell return to the Grand Ballroom to perform with the Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Grab N’ Go • Take out Available CHSO after ten years, to reprise their entertaining, and amazing renditions of Irish and Italian vocal favorites such as “Danny Boy” and “A Nation Once Again” to “Funiculi, Finicula”. The CHSO offers Tchaikovsky’s 50’S STYLE ALL-AMERICAN DINER Serving homemade classics “Capricio Itallienne” as well as music from Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance! 1/2 LB. Lobster Roll OUR PAVILION SECTION EVERYDAY!!! Open 7 days a week $14.99 WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION Country Planning a Wedding? OF BEER AND WINE! ur 15-acre waterfront estate is the perfect & Store O setting for your enchanted day. It has the natural beauty typical of the Blackstone BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY!! • Lowest gas & diesel prices! Valley, including alluring waterfront vistas. The natural beauty of our 15-acre setting is • Old‐town hardware store further enhanced by elegant gardens, 16 Uxbridge Rd., Mendon, MA distinctive stone work, beautiful statuary, as • Convenience food outlet well as several waterfalls and water fountains. 508‐634‐3000 Our flexibility allows us to host weddings and 6 AM ‐ 10 PM, 7 days per week receptions, waterfront cocktail parties, elegant 508‐634‐6205 Reserved tickets: $40 ~ Student/ senior: $25.* indoor dining, and much more. www.missmendondiner.com Contact us today to start planning your 6 AM‐10 PM 7 days per week The Grand Ballroom of The Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street, Milford, MA storybook wedding reception at Grand View. Claflin Hill members take off 10% Irish & Italian Summit is Claflin Hill’s Annual Health Night at Symphony 6 Nipmuc Drive, Mendon, MA 01756 Honoring embers of the ilfor Area Health Care Community 508-422-1000 • [email protected] IMPERIAL RENTAL Imperial for Men STARDUST Sponsore in part by A Cut-Above ilfor egional eical Center riCounty • Large selection of vehicles • Men’s haircuts only $15 JEWELERS eical Atria Draper lace righam & including full‐size pickups Includes shampoo and scalp massage Women’s Hospital Dana Farber Cancer Center IMPERIAL Car Wash & Detail • Manicures & Pedicures “Your Friends in the • Friendly customer service For men and women an ilfor egional eical Staff • State‐of‐the‐art car wash • Tanning Diamond Business.” Hands‐free, full‐service car wash • Convenient extended hours • Shoeshines • Full complement of services • Unlimited Mileage! • Walk‐ins welcome 508‐478‐2312 Rain guarantee Monday ‐ Wednesday 10‐5 Thursday 10‐7 Order tickets online • Express hand detail center 508‐634‐3001 • M‐F 8‐6:30, Sat 8‐6 508‐478‐1414 T‐Th 8‐6:30, F 8‐5:30, Sat 8‐3 Friday ‐ Saturday 10‐5 claflinhill.org ~ 508.478.5924 Pros get you out in 30 minutes! 508‐478‐7697 • M‐F 7‐7, weekends 7‐6 All this on Uxbridge Rd., Rte. 16, Mendon, MA!

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The quilt, ‘O, Glorious Day, will be raffled off at the Thimble Pleasure’s Guild Guild’s show in March.

By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Once again it’s time for the Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild’s popular Quilt Show. This year, the biennial show will take place on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Technical School in Upton. Throughout the two day show, more than 200 types of quilts and other quilt projects will be on display for attendees to view. In addition to raffle baskets, a silent auction, and a boutique, a beautiful quilt made by members of the Guild and titled ‘O, Glorious Day will also be raffled off. Joyce Gilmore, the “Founding Mother” of the Thimble Pleasures Guild, couldn’t say enough good things about her quilters. “These women are so talented. I consider what they do to be fabric art,” she said. The Guild began in Mendon in 1992 with eight members but over the years has expanded and now has 85 members of all ages. Gilmore said what’s great about having different ages in the group is seeing the way Saturday March 5th • Northbridge High School • 10am-2pm each generation creates their art. “It’s all about the way you learned and who you are. I’m a nurse and also an engineer, so I follow my patterns in a very structured way. Some of our younger members are more artsy and tend to go more off into their own patterns HOME & and it’s just beautiful,” she said. Since its formation, one of the Guild’s goals has been to share their quilts and other quilting projects with people in need. BUSINESS Over the years, the members have donated their quilts to local families and children, Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as to patients in hospitals. Part of the proceeds from each quilting

2016 show has also gone to a special cause that EXPO typically affects women. “This year we’re REGISTER TODAY! 508-234-9090 | blackstonevalley.org giving to the American Autoimmune Disorder and Related Disease Association,” said Gilmore. “For the most part, MEET YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESSES! autoimmune disorders, which include colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS, affect woman Nearly 100 exhibitors displaying services more than men. Several women in our and products from business, group suffer from some type of autoimmune CALLING ALL CHEFS! disease.” In past years, the Guild has raised arts & entertainment, health & wellness, funds for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and agriculture and more! heart disease. Fun for the whole family: Compete in our Many of the quilts on display at the March “Best of the Valley” Chowderfest show will tell a personal story related to the Live entertainment, food, giveaways, artist. This year, Gilmore said her quilt is a & more! happening 12pm-1:30pm remembrance of her grandmother who also on the exhibitor’s floor! quilted. Admission to the show is $7, with children 18 years and under are free. Blackstone Valley Serve samples of your best chowder Tech is located at 65 Pleasant St. There is ample parking and handicapped parking dish and compete to win for available. ‘Best Judged’ and ‘People’s Choice’ prizes! Take your restaurant to the next level!

391261 BVCC 0211.indd 1 2/10/16 10:36 AM 4 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Milford Community School Use Classified The Advertiser’s Club Classified Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for each additional word. Must be prepaid and Directory Adult Education in writing. Email: [email protected] Snailmail: 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, Ma These are the businesses that contract to adver- The Milford Community School Use then scroll down to click on the program 01568 tise in The Upton and Mendon Town Crier at least Program has openings in the following you would like to learn more about. 12 times a year. They receive a frequently discount, HIRING CHEMICAL OPERATORS - feature article about their business (minimum 1/16 programs offered for adults: Registration must be received prior SECOND & THIRD SHIFTS: Specialty page ad) and listing in this directory. Special Interest Programs: Evening to class dates. Forms are available in the chemical manufacturing in Ashland. Duties Business Name...... 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February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion A VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY BLOSSOM DO-GOOD By Al Holman by Marilyn Holman, Owner & Manager MENDON MUSINGS LETTERS So what’s happening in your world right now? It’s 5 pm By Kevin Rudden on Tuesday, Feb 16, the wind is roaring, the rain is pour- Irony Behind Mendon Land ing, and the power has already flashed off and on twice Unfortunately Perception Development in the last hour. Since Al is still taking care of business in is Reality in Mendon To the Editor, Milford and not even home yet, we decided that I should Anne Mazar is the Chair of both the Mendon write the column tonight because the paper has to go to There’s an old saying in the public relations field that “Perception is Reality.” Community Preservation Committee and the press tonight. So here goes .... Land Use Committee. She recently wrote an It’s election season in Mendon and Upton. Make sure that you are regis- In other words, how people perceive a person or a situation is what they actually believe about that person article entitled “Think Globally Act Locally-We tered as soon as possible and be ready to vote in your town elections ..... Need the Rainforests” (printed in the February which are Monday, May 2 in Upton and Tuesday , May 17 in Mendon. But, or event. The “reality” of what happened doesn’t really matter; only the way it’s perceived counts. 5 Upton Mendon and February 12 Milford before you vote, make sure you are informed. Read all the ads the candi- Town Criers). Does anyone else see the irony of dates place in the paper, look them up on-line, call them and ask questions, Hence, you have the so-called “spin doctors” who try to adjust your perception of the various presidential this when her husband Brian just cleared eight- invite them in when they come to your door. acres of woods to build two soccer fields? This is where my husband and I disagree. He keeps saying everybody needs candidates following the debates before the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. Doris Campagna to come out and vote, that our military have fought and sacrificed their lives Mendon for us to have the right to vote. And I say ... if you are not informed, please So, how was the January 20 Mendon Board of DON’T VOTE. Because a misinformed voter will skew the results and per- Selectmen meeting perceived? Well, it depends on who haps put a less than qualified person in the position. you are. Candidates for Mendon Water So, before we even get to local elections, comes Super Tuesday, March 1 If I were an employee of the Town of Mendon, I when Massachusetts votes in the primary elections for Democrat or Repub- might look at it this way: the Board of Selectmen Board Needed lican presidential candidate. Are you informed? You better be, because this recently adopted a Compensation and Classification To the Editor, is a watershed election and will shape the America we live in for a long time Study and the way the board placed employees on Mendon needs a candidate or candidates to come. Make sure you are voting for the person you REALLY think is best various salary “steps” hasn’t exactly made everyone to run for a three-year term as Water for the job. But please BE INFORMED - OR DON’T VOTE. Namaste thrilled. Two elected officials sought and received Commissioner. A brief description of the higher pay by directly appealing to voters at a Special position follows. Town Meeting. Union members are continually being Each Water Commissioner, who serves Local Microbrewer, Candidates told there’s no money available for more than a very without pay, is elected, in the regular town small pay increase. election, for a three-year term. And then everyone learns that the board awarded a The Mendon public water system serves Featured 30 Minutes 34 percent pay increase to the town administrator, to approximately 150 customers (commercial and By Kevin Rudden keep her from taking a job in Canton. This transpired residential) on portions of Hartford Ave East, Staff Reporter/Columnist at a late afternoon/early evening meeting. She’s now Cape Rd., Bates St., Edward Rd., Joseph Rd., Maureen Fabry, owner of the CraftRoots microbrewery in Milford, was paid $18,000 more than the town administrator of Talbot Farm Rd., Parker St., Mill River Dr., and the featured guest on the latest episode of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier. Milford. How do you think the employees would Dudley Rd. with water supplied by the Hopedale The episode is available for viewing on the 30 Minutes with The Town Crier perceive this? Water Department. In addition, fees for fire channel on YouTube. There was no public explanation of this raise until hydrants on these streets and on Milford St. Episodes airing in February 19, March 4, March 18 and April 1 will the middle of the discussion that took place at the are paid for from a water department budget. features candidates in the April 5 Milford Town Election. The show will air January 20 meeting. The water board also supervises and pays for at 6:30 p.m. on Milford TV – Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 38 Which leads us to that sorry spectacle. The best word health-related tests on “public” wells owned and will be repeated several times the following week. I can think of to encompass the innuendo, bickering, by the town. The Mendon public water system 30 Minutes with The Town Crier airs every other Friday evening on posturing and losing of tempers that took place that (exclusive of fire hydrant service) is intended Milford TV. The half-hour show is produced by Town Crier Publications, night is an “embarrassment.” Everyone involved in to be self-supporting, neither a burden to nor a Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town Crier and The Upton & Mendon that mini telenovela clearly had no idea on how it profit source for taxpayers. Town Crier newspapers – and focuses on Milford’s government, culture was being perceived by those in attendance, those Candidates for Water Commissioner are and history, news, businesses and charitable organizations. The show is watching from home or the hundreds of people who usually those who use the system, but being a co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al Holman and Town Crier columnist have since watched it on the Internet.What happened customer is not a requirement. A background Kevin Rudden. is that a supposed rumor, which practically no one in engineering, finance, or construction may had heard got splashed on front pages and conveyed to be helpful but is not essential. An interest in MYSTERY PHOTO FOR FEBRUARY 5 thousands of people – whose perception of the event maintaining the system and reducing expenses became their reality of what took place. This is now (“missing” water, billing procedure steps) is being compounded by the “witch hunt” investigation preferred. into who heard what, when and even questions about Water Commissioners should be able attend why people were attending that January 20 meeting. the board’s public meetings usually held (My reason – I was in the building for another meeting monthly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Town that had just ended, saw the crowd going upstairs and Hall. Commissioners also must be able to stop got nosy.)If only the meeting could have been held by Town Hall during regular business hours another way. For example, what if the board held an to sign payments for vendors. Duties include executive session with the Police/Fire Chief to discuss addressing and deciding issues before the that there was a complaint made against an un-named board; supervising and reviewing work being firefighter that needed to be investigated. All present done at the direction of the board; assisting at that meeting could decide on how to do that. The other town departments in implementing a investigation could then occur and if nothing was GIS (Geographical Information System) for found out, then nothing would happen. If something Mendon; considering and presenting new water was found out, then the employee involved would be projects needed by the town to officials and notified of pending charges and able to have his due voters; and strategizing how to find “missing process behind closed doors (or, in public, if he so water” lost in the system. Two part-time Thank you to Arlene Morton of Mendon for submitting our chose). I don’t know if that scenario is allowed under Mendon employees carry out the day-to-day February 5 Mystery Photo. Taken in September 1963 in front of the the state’s Open Meeting law. But, it probably would work of the water board. Larson home on Taft Ave in Mendon, the photo shows neighborhood have been perceived a whole lot better. Residents interested in running for Mendon youngsters waiting for the bus on the first day of school. The I’d also like to remind readers, the content of this Water Commissioner should take out youngsters are, l-r: First Row-Karen Kollet, Bonnie Bouchard, Cheryl column reflects my views as an individual and is nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office in Morton, Dawn Larson, Dottie Bison and Paul Larson. The only not reflective of any elected or appointed board or Town Hall. youngster known in the back row is Vicki Bouchard second from the committee or volunteer organization to which I belong. Allan Kent right. Mendon Water Board Chairman.

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6 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Calendar Petal and Crumb Make Easter Calling all Singers! Blackstone Valley Chamber of Cornerstone at Milford Events Decorations DOUGLAS-The Blackstone Valley Community Commerce MILFORD-Cornerstone at Milford Assisted UPTON-The Upton Bloomer will offer another Chorus- Open Call will be held on Sunday, BLACKSTONE VALLEY- The Blackstone Living and Memory Support Community, 11 fun night with Petal and Crumb making Easter March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Douglas Municipal Valley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Birch St. invites all to attend the following free Chick or Bunny decorations on Tuesday, Center Resource Room, 29 Depot St., Douglas. the following events. For more information events this month at 2 p.m. March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Upton VFW, Rt. 140. Please come join the fun and get ready to or to register call 508-234-9090, x 100, email Algerian Culture & Music Celebration, Children and grandchildren are welcome to make beautiful music together! Membership [email protected], or visit February 24, for a performance by Vibes of Style attend. The evening is $40 per person. Please is $30, which is due at the open call. For more BlackstoneValley.org. as part of our “Grab Your Passport! Destination: reserve a spot by sending a check made out to information visit, www.bvcchorus.org. Active Shooter Training on February 24 Algeria” celebration. the Upton Bloomer Girls to Lori McGann, 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber Offices, 670 Historical presenter and five time Emmy Pearl St. Upton, MA 01568. Tickets will be held Linwood Ave., BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville. winner,John Horrigan, presents a lecture on Bake your own Challah! Great New England Blizzards on February 25. at the door for all reservations. For more info MILFORD-Calling all kids, join us on Sunday, Learn how to deal with violence in the phone 508-529-3826. workplace from Bruce Willard, Owner of A+ February 28 at 3 p.m. to knead, shape and Milford Community School Use braid your very own Challah at Chabad Jewish Firearms & Security, Department of Homeland Women’s Shabbat Service and Community Center, 34 Cedar St., Milford. Have fun Security. Children’s Programs th Luncheon learning new twists on an old tradition and enjoy The 18 Annual Blackstone Valley Home & MILFORD-The Milford Community School Business Expo will be held Saturday, March 5 Use Program has registration available in the WESTBOROUGH-On Saturday, February the fun, entertainment and snacks. This program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Northbridge High following upcoming programs for children: 27, Beth Tikvah Synagogue 45 Oak St., is geared to children ages 2-13. Children must be School Field House, Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Guitar for Fun and Technique for students Westborough, will have a very special Women’s accompanied by an adult; reservation required! Enjoy visiting hundreds of local vendors, in grades 8 through 12 starting on February Shabbat service at 9:30 a.m. led by the women in Admission is $10 per child through February 20, entertainment, contests and the Best of the 23; Lego Builders Club for students in grades our community. Men are welcome to attend as $15 after February 21 and $18 at the door. Valley Chowder competition. Sponsorship and Kindergarten through 4 starting on March well. The Service will be followed by a potluck vendor opportunities are available. 16; Sewing by Hand for students in grades 3 luncheon featuring Rita Matraia speaking Twice Blessed Thrift Shop through 5 starting on March 5; and Scarlet on women’s health. In accordance with this HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Hawks Morning Fitness for students attending theme, please try to bring heart healthy items Sacred Heart of Church of Hopedale will offer Ice Harvesting In New England Woodland Elementary School starting May 2. to the potluck luncheon. RSVP at http://www. the following February Specials –half off all MENDON-Do you remember the old icebox? Additional program information, such as signupgenius.com/go/8050c49a5a92ba13- glassware, curtains, comforters, pillowcases, Ice deliveries? Not so long ago ice harvesting descriptions, times, costs and locations may womens or send an email to EJ Dotts at ejdotts@ towels, linens and all boys and girls clothing. The was big business in New England. Come to the be found on the Milford Community Program gmail.com. More information can be found at shop is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Mendon Historical Society’s meeting on Sunday, website at www.mcs.milford.ma.us. For www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org. p.m. and every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. February 21 at 2 p.m. in the Mendon Senior Center, 62 Providence St. to learn all about ice additional questions, call the office at 508- Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Bi- Afternoon Tea harvesting and how homes of yesteryear cooled 478-1119. All registrations and fees must be submitted to the Milford Community Program Annual Show MENDON-If you are a fan of Downton Abbey their food before the modern refrigerator. (or even if you are not) you are aware that this Historian Ken Ethier from Auburn will talk office located at 31 West Fountain Street, Milford MENDON-The Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild is the last season and you will never have the about ice harvesting in New England. He’ll MA 01757 prior to the start of the program. will be having their bi annual Quilt Show on opportunity to enjoy Afternoon Tea (those describe the process, show the tools used, and if Registrations are accepted on a first-come first- Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, horrible Americans call it “High Tea”) with the possible even demonstrate cutting a block of ice. serve basis, and there are no refunds unless a from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Crawley family and arranged by Mr. Carson and You’ll never take your refrigerator for granted program is cancelled or filled. Technical School, in Upton. Be sure to check Mrs. Hughes. If you wish to travel to London, again. For weather cancellations, please refer to out the over 200 quilts on display, raffle quilt, you can, however, enjoy High Tea at the Ritz for www.mendonhistoricalsociety.org or call 508- raffle baskets, silent auction, quilt boutique, and Musical Event for Thanks To Yanks £50 and £30 for children (that’s $71 for adults, 473-9524. vendors. This year the guild is helping to raise HOLLISTON-Thanks To Yanks will host $42 for children). money for American Autoimmune Disorder Nashville recording artist, Shanna Jackman at If that is too rich for your blood, join us at the Be Refreshed – Building Meaningful and Related Disease Association with a Good Jasper Hill Café and Bistro, 770 Washington Unitarian Church at 13 Maple St., Mendon on Foods to Go booth, selling a variety of lunch Relationships that Thrive St., Holliston, on Sunday March 13, from Sunday February 21 at 3 p.m. for $5 for adults bags, and casserole carriers, handmade by guild HOPKINTON-Be Refreshed is a seminar 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $20/person and includes and $3 for children. A variety of teas, fancy members. For more information, check out for women, which includes dessert followed appetizers. Tickets may be purchased at Jasper sandwiches (including the traditional cucumber ThimblePleasures.org. by an engaging presentation will be held on Hill Café and Bistro or reserved by emailing sandwich), scones with clotted cream and other Sunday, February 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. [email protected] Seating is limited. If The Easter Basket Project sweets will be offered. Come in formal dress (or at the Faith Community Church, 146 Main space allows, tickets will be available at the door. not), bring your children (and their dolls) and HOPEDALE-Hopedale non-profit, The Easter St., Hopkinton. Whether you’re at home, at Thanks To Yanks is a 501(c)(3) organization enjoy a fun tea party. Basket Project, is partnering with Project work, or in your community, life is really all that provides support and resources to military For more information email the Church at Just Because of Hopkinton to provide Easter about relationships. So much of our happiness, members, veterans and their families. [email protected] or phone 508-473-8681. Baskets for 650 local youngsters along with success, purpose, impact, and legacy depends 110 for a Boston hospital. Project Just Because, on our ability to intentionally build and sustain The Irish & Italian Summit at Claflin ProjectJustBecause.org, is a non-profit that helps The Hidden Connection healthy relationships. In this presentation, Dr. local families in need of basic items such as HOPEDALE-The Friends of the Hopedale Rob Stadolnik, clinical psychologist, will provide Hill clothing, school supplies and holiday gifts as well Library are sponsoring a special Meet the five simple relationship building keys that are MILFORD-The Irish & Italian Summit, the as serving as Hopkinton’s food pantry. Author event. Kathleen DiChiara, author of the guaranteed to open opportunities that will guide fourth concert performed during the 2015/16 This year the group is accepting monetary bestselling book The Hidden Connection, on you toward building or re-building connections Season by The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra donations, gift cards in denominations of $5, ear Wednesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m. will be at that thrive. Register for the program at FCCH. will be presented on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 buds, art supplies, sport trading cards and card the Bancroft Memorial Library, 50 Hopedale St. org and click on events. For more information p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Grand Ballroom. games for the Easter Baskets. Arrangements for DiChiara’s multimedia presentation will call 508-435-5900. The concert will feature The Two Tenors. The donations should be made by contacting The explore the scientific connection between diet New York-based Matthew Surapine and Jim Easter Basket Project coordinator Pam Berman and chronic symptoms, how to avoid common Russell return after their last performance 10 by emailing [email protected] or nutrition mistakes, the importance of adding Community Meals years ago to perform Irish and Italian favorites such as “Danny Boy” and “Finiculi, Finicula.” calling 617-571-5896. Donations must be received nutrient-dense foods and how to make meals AREA-A number of local churches are offering Tchaikovsky’s “Franscesca Do Rimini” based on by Monday, March 7. Baskets will be assembled that nourish the whole family. A Q & A session free, nourishing meals to the local community. a character from Dante’s Divine Comedy will the afternoon of Saturday, March 19. Contact and book signing will take place after the All are welcome to these meals. also be performed. Berman for the location if you want to help. presentation. Books will be available for purchase. Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 Congress St., Tickets for all this concert and all 2015/16 DiChiara is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Milford, with sponsorship from volunteers of the concerts are now on sale at ClafinHill.com, by MACC Events Practitioner, a Certified Integrative Nutrition First Methodist Church of Milford, offers dinner calling 508-478-5924, or by mailing at Claflin AREA- The Milford Area Chamber of Health Coach and the founder of Rhode to including an entrée, soup, salad, bread, dessert Hill Symphony Orchestra, 54 Claflin St., Commerce (MACC) will be holding the Health, Inc. a community based organization and beverage on the last Wednesday, Thursday Milford MA 01757 following events. To reserve your place call 508- devoted to teaching people about real food and Friday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 473-6700 or email chamber@milfordchamber. and holistic health. She is also a professional For more information contact the parish office org. For more information about the chamber trained chef and board certified by the American at 508-473-8464 or office@trinitychurchmilford. visit www.milfordchamber.org. Association of Drugless Practitioners. She is the org. Volunteers to help prepare and serve meals Businesswomen’s Luncheon Meeting leader of a local Chapter of the Weston A. Price are always needed and most welcome. sponsored by Connecting Women Leaders Foundation (WAPF). Community Brown Bag lunch / dinner is on Thursday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Reserve a spot by calling the library, 508-634- offered on the last Saturday of each month from the DoubleTree Hotel, Beaver St. Milford. 2209, or signing up at the front desk by Monday, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Sponsored by Dean Bank this is the CWL’s 6th February 24. This is a free event. The Bancroft 23 Pine St., Milford. Please enter by the side Annual Networking Event facilitated by Kevin Memorial Library is located at 50 Hopedale, St., door, next to the Laundromat. Sacred Heart of DeNorscia, Senior Business Development Hopedale, MA. Jesus Parish of Milford sponsors the meal. Officer at the bank and a Managing Partner at United Parish Church members are offering Green Door Consulting Group. Fourth Annual Trivia Night monthly Community Suppers the third MENDON-The Mendon Upton Music Thursday of each month to bring local residents Milford Regional Medical Center Boosters will host the 4th Annual Trivia Night, together at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 1 Church Auxiliary Meeting Friday, March 4, at the End Zone Sports Pub, 39 St., Upton. Please call 508-529-3192 to reserve a MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical Milford St. (Rt. 16), Mendon from 7 to 10 p.m. spot. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully Center Auxiliary March will meet March 8 Note that this is an over 21 event. Tickets are $10 accepted. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the MRMC Conference per person and include light snacks. A cash bar Food with Friends Meals program at St. Mary A Full Room A, 14 Prospect St., Milford. The Auxiliary will be available. Teams will consist of four to 10 of the Assumption Parish, 27 Pearl St., Milford, offers lunch every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to Service conducts many fundraisers throughout people. Individuals may join the Goin’Solo Team. Tree Removal Register by emailing MendonUptonMusic@ 12:30 p.m. and dinner the second Tuesday of the year, which provide support to MRMC Company STEVE departments. The public is welcome; men and gmail.com or by visiting SignUpGenius.com/ the month from 4:45 to 7 p.m. The full course Since 1980 STRATTON women are encouraged to consider joining this go/10C0D4EA5AA2FA0FA7-4thannual. Proceeds dinners are open to all in the diverse Milford Owner successful organization. If you would like more benefit the Mendon Upton Regional School community. Meals are offered in the Parish Fully Insured 508-366-7693 information about the Auxiliary, please call 508- District Music Department. This event is always a Center’s Small Hall. FREE Estimates 508-839-5961 422-2099. spirited and friendly competition amongst teams. www.templemantree.com February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 7 Upton News Upton’s Cable Schedule Upton Senior Center To access Upton’s Cable Programming Schedule Plans for Joint Library and COA Building The Upton Center is open Monday through visit UptonMA.gov; click on Departments; scroll Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by down to Cable Producer near the bottom of the Discontinued phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are list and then click on UTC Cable Programming. subject to change. Please call 508-529-4558 By Michelle Sanford Selectman James Brochu commended the with any questions. Staff Reporter/Columnist efforts of the Committee members. “They Upton Meetings Friday, February 19 Due to grant guidelines from the did a good faith effort to give us the biggest Upton Town government meeting dates, times, AARP Tax Appointments, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Massachusetts Board of Library bang for our buck,” he said. However, Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, Job and locations for all boards, committees, and Commissioners (MBLC), town officials ultimately, he said the project falls under commissions may be found at www.uptonma.gov Lots, Walmart Loop, Northbridge, 9:15 a.m. Ranger Viola’s Bird Talk, 12:45 p.m. will no longer pursue a new joint Library/ the MBLC’s grant requirements. “They Sunday, February 21 Council on Aging building for the dictate how the project will be done.” Upton Men’s Club Historical Society Program at the Upton Center, community. The announcement and a Selectman Chair Ken Picard expressed 1:30 p.m. discussion took place during the Board of his disappointment in the grant’s Scholarship Program Monday, February 22 Selectmen’s February 2 meeting. requirements. “I think it’s a shame the way The Upton Men’s Club is pleased Breakfast by Jan, 9:15 a.m. In June 2015, the Selectmen approved the the grant is set up,” he said. “It doesn’t allow to announce their Scholarship Award Identity Theft & Online Safety Program, 10 a.m. formation of the Joint Library/Council on for any innovation or any shared utilization Tuesday, February 23 Program for 2016. A total of $6,000 in Aging Feasibility Committee to investigate which would benefit the town. It is strictly Lunch Trip to Miss Mendon Diner, 11:30 a.m. the possibility of constructing a joint all about making the library meet certain scholarships will be given to graduating Wednesday, February 24 high school seniors, regardless of school, Blood Pressure Checks at the Upton Center with building for both departments. Members standards. I understand we want to make who is from Upton and will be pursuing the Town Nurse, 12:30 p.m. and associate members of the committee the library the best we can, but I think it’s higher education at an accredited school. Wellness Talk with Jessica, 12:30 p.m. included residents, Library Trustees, a shame that you cannot have innovation. Applicants will be evaluated primarily on Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, Job members of the Council on Aging, and But it is what it is. There is a grant their contributions to Upton. Lot, Walmart Loop, Northbridge, 12:45 p.m. Selectman Robert Fleming, among others. committee and they give out grants and Applications for the 2016 scholarships Thursday, February 25 According to Fleming, in order to stay in they make the rules. We’re going to have to are available from Nipmuc Regional High Craft Project with Students, 3 p.m. compliance with MBLC’s grant guidelines, move forward.” Friday, February 26 School and Blackstone Valley Regional which will be used toward construction According to Upton Library Director Men’s Club Supper, 5:30 p.m. costs for the building, the new library has Matthew Bachtold, who was an associate Vocational Technical High School guidance Monday, February 29 departments, and on the Upton Men’s Club Shopping Trip to Hannaford’s, Uxbridge, to be free standing. “Literally, we would member of the Joint Committee, the website UptonMensClub.org. Applications 9:15 a.m. be building two buildings with a wall members were hoping to find more reasons must be submitted no later than April 15, Monday down the middle that technically couldn’t than not to consider the joint building 2016. Tai Chi, 1 p.m. touch each other,” he explained, stating but it just didn’t work out. “I’m glad we The Men’s Club Scholarships and other Tuesday that would increase costs of the project. considered it but ultimately significant projects are made possible by programs Card Players Group, 10 a.m. “We couldn’t even share parking spaces. support from the state will be more likely such as the annual “Spring Fling” auction, Wii Games, 12:30 p.m. These types of conflicts just became with a standalone library,” he said. The Wednesday golf tournament and other fund raising overwhelming.” state grant could fund up to approximately Stretch and Strength, 10 a.m. As a result, in February, the Library/COA 50 percent of the new building’s eligible activities spearheaded by the club. More Library Table, 11 a.m. information about the club activities, Canasta, 12:30 p.m. Feasibility Committee voted unanimously construction costs but would not include accomplishments and membership can be Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to discontinue pursuing the project. “We such costs like furniture. found at UptonMensClub.org. Computer Class, 1 p.m. didn’t want it to be them versus us. We Thursday wanted it to be what’s good for the town,” Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m. said Fleming. Bingo, 1 p.m. Friday Blood Pressure Check with EMT, 10:30 a.m.

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By Michelle Sanford had a positive impact to the community and I still Staff Reporter/Columnist enjoy doing this,” he said. It’s been some time since the town of Upton has had Additional offices, their incumbents, and term length a full Board of Assessor’s and with the Town Election include Mendon Upton Regional School District scheduled for May 2, town officials are hoping several Committee for three years, Dorothy Scally; Cemetery residents show interest in running for the seats. The Commission for three years, Glenn Fowler; Recreation Assessor’s three year seat has been vacant for some Commission for three years, Paul Pirozzi; three Library time and the incumbent for the one year seat, James Trustees for three years, Linda White, Kathleen Kelley, Earle, has not determined if he’ll run again. and Judith Katz-Goodman; Planning Board for five “It’s such an important position,” said Town Clerk years, Raymond Smith; Upton Housing Authority for Kelly McElreath, who currently sits on the Board. “It’s a five years, Mildred Morin; Board of Commissioners three member board that’s currently running with two of Trust Funds for three years, Michael Oliver; and the members. At one point, we had residents who had 5, other incumbent Constables for the three year terms 15, and 26 years of experience, however those elected include James Bates Jr., Barbara Burke, James Comfort officials have moved on.” Jr., and Sandra Hakala. According to the Mission Statement, the Assessing All candidates are required to obtain 30 signatures Competitors Department is responsible for accurately determining from registered Upton voters. Completed nomination Coupons the value of all real and personal property located in papers must be submitted to the Registrars of Voters for Accepted town for the purpose of taxation. “We’re encouraging certification of names on or before Monday, March 14 anyone interested in assisting with assessing property by 5 p.m. Nomination papers must then be filed with to give the Board a call,” said McElreath. The Assessor’s the Town Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28. office can be reached at 508-529-1002. Candidates wishing to withdraw from the election must Concerning the Town Election, nomination papers do so by Wednesday, March 30 through the Town Clerk. are now available for candidates to pick up in the Town The last day for residents to register to vote in the Clerk’s office. As of February 10, incumbent Richard Town Election is Tuesday, April 12. The Town Clerk’s Robinson has taken out his nomination papers for office will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day. the Board of Health’s three year position. In addition, Anyone with questions on their voter registration incumbent Steven Driver and Michael Moran have also should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-529-3565. taken out papers for the Constables three year office. Just days after the election, Upton will hold its Other offices up for re-election include the three year Annual Town Meeting, which is scheduled for seat for Board of Selectman. Incumbent Ken Picard Thursday, May 5, at Nipmuc Regional High School publically announced at the February 2 Board meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. that he does intend to run again for office. “I feel I’ve S M Only your doctor can decide➨ whichCapitalize lens ison low inventory = a sellers Tax Appointments for Upton right formarket you, your S M visual needs, and Seniors ➨ What to do to sell? Call for a 30 minute no It’s that time of year again! AARP tax preparers will be at the ➨ your lifestyle. Capitalize on low inventory = fee visit Upton Center to help seniors prepare their taxes at no charge. a sellers market Call us to nd Spaces are filling fast. Please call the Center, 508-529-4558, to ➨ What to do to sell? 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February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 9 Mendon News Mendon Meetings Mendon 2016 Dog Census Forms Mailed in Mendon’s Neighbor Wednesday, February 24 Finance Committee, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Licenses Mendon Brigade Thursday, February 25 Submitted by Margaret Bonderenko Submitted by Margaret Bonderenko Everyone needs help once in awhile Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Mendon Town Clerk Mendon Town Clerk due to an illness, family crisis or other Monday, February 29 The 2016 dog licenses are now available Census forms were mailed January 15. Every reason. In Mendon, residents can call on Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s office. The 2015 tags household in Mendon should receive a form. If the Neighbor Brigade to assist them in a All meetings dates and time are subject to expire on March 31. After April 30, a late time of need. change. For the most up to date information a form does not come to your residence, please fee of $6 per dog will be charged. All dogs contact the Town Clerk at 508-473-1085 and Neighbor Brigade is a network of on Mendon meeting, log on to www. local chapters of volunteers who are mendonma.gov. six months of age or older must be licensed. a form will be mailed. Compliance with this Failure to license your dog will result in a state requirement provides proof of residency, willing to provide non-medical services fine of $25. The Town Clerk’s office receives general population and school population to neighbors of all ages during times Mendon Senior Center notice from all veterinarians when they give information to state and local officials, as well of temporary crisis—such as a serious The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon rabies shots. The Animal Control Officer as information for selection of jurors. This form illness, major surgery, sudden accident residents 60 years of age or older, people with will be using this list of residents who does not register you to vote, but failure to or tragedy. Some of the services that can disabilities, and care givers. Hours of operation have dogs and have not licensed them and help people during these times include are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. answer this annual listing may result in removal issuing fines to all dog owners. from the active voting list. Please return census delivery of a meal, rides to recurring to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or appointments, dog walking and help call 508-478-6175. Dog licenses may be purchased in person forms within 10 days of receipt. with errands. Friday, February 19 at the Town Clerk’s office or by mail. Send Return the completed form to the Town Rhode Island Flower Show, 9:30 a.m. departure the dog’s name, breed, age, color, sex, Clerk. Census forms may be mailed or dropped At this time, the greatest need for and returning approximately 2:30 p.m., cost $20 owner’s name, address, phone number, off at the Town Clerk’s office or in the lock box volunteers here in Mendon is for those Monday proof of rabies vaccination, a check for the in front of the Town Hall. who are willing to occasionally provide Food Pantry (First Monday of the Month), appropriate amount, and a self-addressed Those who have questions should contact a ride to recurring appointments in 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. stamped envelope to Town Clerk, PO the Town Clerk’s office at 508-473-1085 or can the local area. To find out how to join Whole Foods, 9 a.m. Box 54, Mendon, MA 01756. The rabies this volunteer network or to find out Cribbage and Bridge, 9 a.m. send an email to [email protected]. certificate will be returned with the license The Town Clerk’s office hours are Monday from how we can help you or someone you Tuesday know, send an email to MendonMA@ Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. and tag. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday neighborbrigade.org, contact the Chair Exercise, 11:15 a.m. Residents who are renewing a dog’s from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. license and the rabies vaccination listed central office at 781- 325-8580 or Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. on the 2015 license is still valid do not visit NeighborBridgade.org/chapters/ Wednesday need to include a rabies certificate. If the Volunteers and Items MendonMA. Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternating Wednesdays) rabies information on the 2015 license has All you need to volunteer is an email Panera Bread, 9 a.m. expired, include the new rabies certificate Needed for Book Fair address and a willingness to help out Please save your gently used books, DVD’s Yoga, 9 a.m. and the Town Clerk’s office will return it now and then. T’ai Chi, 10:45 a.m. and puzzles or drop them off for the Friends with the license and tag. All licenses will be Thursday of Mendon Elders Book Fair slated for mailed as long as a self-addressed stamped Cribbage, 9 a.m. April 8 - 10. Volunteers are needed to help Volunteer envelope is included. If not, then pick up Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. us sort in the upcoming months. Please the dog license in the Town Clerk’s office. Opportunities at Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. email Friends President Sue Carlson at Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. Dog license fees are $10 for male or [email protected] or call Yoga, 5:45 p.m. female and $6 for spayed or neutered. Mendon Senior Pitch League, 7 p.m. her at 508/473-6614 for more information. Center Friday The Mendon Senior Center is looking Outreach, 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment for volunteers to help out with a variety of projects. Time donations start at one to two hours per month. Volunteers are at the heart of the center’s success and the opportunities are limitless--and rewarding. Some of the current positions that need filling are: Just-A-Wee-Day • Volunteers are needed to sort and Child Care Center restock the shelves of the center’s Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne library at your convenience. • Book Sorters are also needed short PRESCHOOL & PRE-K term to organize our current stock FALL REGISTRATION for the Friends of Mendon Elders’ NOW OPEN upcoming Book Fair to be held New Location! April 8-10. Work begins in mid- 138 Hartford Ave, Hopedale February. 508-473-1689 • Fill in Lunch Servers are needed [email protected] periodically during the summer 52 weeks a year from Providing Quality to cover a Tuesday or Thursday 6:30 am - 6 pm Care for Infants shift from 10 a.m. -1p.m. for the through Age 14. Dannielle Byrne Tri-Valley Lunch program. 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10 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Mendon News Mendon Water State GIS Mapping A Controversial Road in Early Mendon

Board Seeking System Discussed Submitted by Richard Grady Hopedale and Milford, to the Holliston line. Candidates at Mendon Cabinet Mendon Historian Route 16 was not yet in existence. Atty. Joseph By Michelle Sanford A small farming road became the center of a Dorr and Peter Penniman led the fight to defeat Staff Reporter/Columnist Meeting controversy in Mendon in the mid 1700s, and the proposal. Finally, on March 7, 1774, voters After 12 years of serving on the it raised questions about what rights abutting approved a proposal for a four rod road to be By Michelle Sanford landowners had in regards to regulating its built from the County Road to cross Muddy Water Board, incumbent Dwight Staff Reporter/Columnist Watson has decided not to seek use or its right to exist. The prevailing conflict Brook and to extend up to Eight Rod Road, near A state GIS Mapping system was brought to the attention of town officials the present Hopedale town line, not far from re-election. As a result, candidates was the topic of conversation at are being sought for the three and town meeting voters on several occasions, Middle Post Road. After 19 years of controversy, the February 1 Mendon Board of without ever reaching an agreement in which this vote apparently went uncontested. year seat. Mendon’s Annual Town Selectmen’s meeting. The Board met Election is scheduled for May 17 and owners and neighborhood farmers were satisfied. The farm road to Muddy Brook was divisive, with the newly formed Mendon It was only through the passage of time and but the issue came to a gradual end by nonrelated nomination papers are currently Boards and Commissions Cabinet available in the Town Clerk’s office. a new, more important controversy that the circumstances. By the 1774 town meeting, Joseph (MBCC) to discuss the possibility divisive farm road issue was put to rest. Dorr and Edward Rawson had become immersed The Water Board/Commissioners of expanding the use of the usually meet less often than once The road in question was a side road off in the spirit of the American Revolution. They Geographical Information System of North Avenue (County Road) that led to were closely affiliated with the activities of a month, but meet as needed for (GIS) that would ultimately benefit various discussions, actions and Muddy Brook. It provided a way for area farmers Boston’s Sons of Liberty, representing Mendon multiple departments in town. to bring their cattle, horses, and other farm at the Provincial Congress and Committee of projects concerning the town’s In December, the MBCC was public water system supplied by animals to water. This controversial pathway Correspondence. They created and successfully formed by the Selectmen in an effort separated the properties of the highly respected passed the Nineteen Resolves at a March 1, 1773 the Hopedale Water Department to improve communication among that serves approximately 150 Rawson and Dorr families. Rev. Joseph Dorr town meeting. The Resolves drew attention the town’s boards and committees. was married to Mary Rawson, daughter of Rev. from colonial leaders and were regarded as a customers—both commercial and One of the first topics brought up residential. The Water Board also Grindall Rawson. Joseph Dorr Jr. was the town’s preliminary document in preparation of the among the members was the mutual schoolmaster, an attorney, and a state legislator. Declaration of Independence. The two neighbors supervises and pays for health- benefit a GIS Mapping system would related tests on public wells owned The Dorrs and the Rawsons found the ongoing provided leadership in preparing their town for bring. As a result, at the February 1 agricultural traffic to be a nuisance. At several the Revolutionary War. It is likely that by the by the town. The Board typically meeting, Matt Franz, a GIS analyst addresses such issues as requests town meetings between 1755 and 1773, Edward time of the 1774 town meeting, the traffic of farm from the Central Massachusetts Rawson, on behalf of both families, tried to shut animals was no longer a concern in their very for service, complaints about water Regional Planning Commission, was quality, and billing. According to down the road to the public. The farmers wanted busy patriotic lives. brought in to review the best options the road to stay open. The homes of Dorr and Rawson no longer Chair Allan Kent, candidates with a for Mendon. background in engineering, finance, The issue was contentious. Edward Rawson exist, but according to historian, Dr. John According to Franz, there are successfully persuaded voters at a town meeting Metcalf, they were located at the sites of what or construction may be helpful two types of GIS systems; one is a but is not essential. An interest in on March 3, 1755 to close the road, and that he are currently 59 and 73 North Avenue. The road free online service and the other is would pay the town $1. The issue arose again to Muddy Brook was their boundary line. Dr. maintaining the water system and a purchased program that provides reducing expenses is preferred. in 1757, when there was an attempt to have it Metcalf did not indicate if the approved plan more in-depth data. The free online opened, but the motion did not pass. Rawson for an extended road to Eight Rod Road was Other offices up for re-election service is called MuniMapper and their current office holders agreed to pay eight schillings to continue to ever carried out, but one has to wonder if the and was put in place by the keep it closed. James Lovett threatened court two patriots ever envisioned the 1774 plan as include Board of Selectman for three Commonwealth to be used by any years. Incumbent Mark Reil has action in protest. By May 22, 1769, voters finally their own on-ramp to nearby Middle Post Road, community in Massachsetts. “This elected to open the road to Muddy Brook for a connecting road to Boston. The anger and announced he plans to seek office is an option if you’re just starting off once again. Also, Moderator for one easy access for animal watering. The controversy contention of the farming road was replaced and you don’t want to fork a lot of reached a new level in 1772, when a petition was by the vision of a new nation. Finally, the year, Jay Byer; Board of Health for money into it,” said Franz. He added three years, Andrew Fiske; Assessor filed with the Court of Sessions to continue the controversy was put to rest --for good !!! it is good place to start, “if you’re not road through the East Precinct, which is now for three years, Kenneth O’Brien; sure who will be using it.” He added Park Commissioner for three years, that towns utilizing the free system Allan J. Byrne, Jr.; two Taft Public are responsible for inputting their Library Trustees for three years, own data. Amy Fahey and Sharron Luttrell; MuniMapper provides access Find Your Mendon-Upton Regional School to mapping information from the Best Night’s Sleep Today! District Committee for three years, MassGIS system that is specific to Diane Duncan; Planning Board for each city or town. It offers certain five years, William Ambrosino; and capabilities for displaying, searching, FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! Tree Warden for three years, Howard and sharing map information Phipps. applicable to municipalities. Assessor All nomination papers must Jean Berthold stated she applied contain 25 signatures from registered for grant funding that would add Mendon voters. Those signing Plush Euro Pillow Top enhancements to the MuniMapper SPECIAL queen set nomination papers must sign in system such as designations and lot SAVINGS! $ person as registered or substantially numbers that are Mendon-specific. It 599 as registered with their current was noted there would be additional ® Mendon address (no P.O. boxes). costs to Mendon if certain layers of Sealy Registered voters may sign more than mapping were desired. Queen Sets starting at one nomination paper for the same Town Administrator Kim Posturepedic Firm office All candidates must return Newman stated there are private queen set $ their papers to the Town Clerk by software packages that are fancier $ 699 Tuesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. The last than the MuniMapper system that day for candidates to withdraw from 399 towns must pay for but their data the election is April 12. Candidates is entered as part of the costs. “This may begin displaying political signs (MuniMapper) is the same service WE ALSO CARRY: Posturepedic Cushion Firm on April 17, however, all signs must but without all the bells and whistle or Plush queen set be taken down by May 22. and it’s already available,” she said. $ The last day for Mendon citizens to Newman suggested it might be a 799 register to vote in the Town Election good idea to initially start with the or the May 6 Annual Town Meeting MuniMapper system to determine www.sundeenfurnitureinc.com is April 15. The Town Clerk’s office if it provides enough information to will have extended hours that day begin with and then re-evaluate the Sundeen Furniture from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to town’s mapping needs. RTE. 122 • UXBRIDGE/NORTHBRIDGE LINE • 508-234-8777 obtain an absentee ballot is May 16 “I would think a next good step FREE LAYAWAY • FREE DELIVERY & REMOVAL • FREE FINANCING AVAILABLE by 12 p.m. Those with questions on would be for people to get in there, M.T.W. 9:30-6:00; TH.,FRI. 9:30-8:30; SAT. 9:30-6:00; SUN. 11-5 their voter registration status may bop around if they haven’t already contact the Town Clerk’s office at and get some idea on how this might 508-473-1085 or email townclerk@ be useful,” suggested Selectman Rich mendonma.gov. Schofield. Selectman Chair Mark Reil agreed. “There’s a lot on there already. 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Navigating Your Hearing Loss Navigating Your Hearing Loss, a three- part series, sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association-Central Massachusetts chapter. Each session will involve a presentation and a discussion. The first You’ll love what part, For You as an Individual, will be Saturday, February 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Family Owned & Operated and offer basic information on hearing loss to provide context for discussions about Blaire House Assisted Living Residence is everything can do for you! technology and coping strategies to improve you want an Assisted Living to be – caring, experienced your ability to interact in everyday activities. staff, beautiful facilities, a thriving activities program, and a Part two, For You and Your Family, is Integrated Care Community that means you never have to April 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and provides pack up and move again. Our 42-Apartment Assisted Living a context on communication issues, Residence includes a Specialized Memory Care Unit consisting challenges and strategies as our hearing loss of 19 apartments. impacts everyone we live with, work with, Family Owned & Operated represents a team that understands the business, and socialize with. Part three, For You and knows how to succeed, and works together for the common good of our residents. Your Environment, is June 4 from 10 a.m. At Blaire House, your not just a resident – here you are family! to 12 noon and provides context on how to use technology to be aware of sounds in your environment and to participate in the Now Accepting Reservations world around you. Call to schedule your tour TODAY! There is ample free parking at the For more information, call Alissa Suitum, Northborough Library behind the LSW, Director of Community Relations building, accessed via Patty Lane. at 508.958.0301 or [email protected] For more information: http://www. One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757 northboroughlibrary.org/hours.asp. www.elderservices.com • Family Owned & Operated Refreshments and CART provided. First timers are welcome. For more information email, [email protected]. LOVE IS WHEN THE OTHER PERSON’S HAPPINESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR OWN. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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12 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Senior Living Still In Love after 65 Wonderful Years When to consider Assisted Living? MNB Wealth Management, a division life insurance as a funding source, features Submitted by Janis Joudrey of The Milford National Bank and Trust plus benefits of P.A.C.E. (Program for all- Blaire House in Milford Company and Milford’s Assisted Living inclusive care for elderly), veteran’s benefits During the day that marks romance and love, Blaire House in Milford celebrates its Communities are sponsoring a series of and legal and estate planning issues will be Valentine Couple, Fay and Harold Goldstein who have been married for 65 years. panel discussions to help individuals and discussed. Fay, the former Frances Stein, who is now 85 years old, grew up and lived her whole their families better understand the assisted Assisted Living, If not Now, When on life in Milford. She worked for New England Telephone Company as an operator and living process. This program will feature Wednesday, March 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. later became the business office manager doing clerical work, both jobs she enjoyed. A guest presenters, along with a representative at Cornerstone of Milford, 11 Birch St., kind-hearted woman, she had many friends and liked spending time with them and her of MNB Wealth Management and an elder Milford. A packaged complimentary dinner family. She is now a resident at Blaire House of Milford and her husband Harold visits care attorney. will be offered. RSVP: Beth Patras, 508- her every day where their love still grows. The Continuum of Care of Senior 473-0035 or bpatras@cornerstonemilford. Harold, age 93 years, grew up and lived in Worcester until he met Fay. A Navy veteran, Services on Saturday, February. 27 from 1:30 com Real life scenarios and dealing with he worked as a machinist until he retired at the age of 70. He always enjoyed woodwork- to 3:30 p.m. at Blaire House of Milford, 1 life changes, navigating within the complex ing and made many pieces of furniture for his family and friends over the years, most Railroad St., Milford. RSVP: Alissa Suitum, health care system – both public and private notably a grandfather clock, which is still in his home today, and a French provincial 508-958-0301 or suituma@elderservices. social services plus legal and estate planning bedroom set. He also made a replica of the ship he was on in the Navy along with other com. Adult day health care, private home issues and concerns will be discussed. sailing vessels, all hand made with exquisite details. care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, All programs are complimentary. Fay and Harold met through Harold’s Aunt Rose, a Milfordian, who knew Fay. En- assisted living plus legal and estate planning Refreshments will be served. Cancellations gaged for six-months, the couple married on June 4, 1951 in Brookline. After a New issues will be discussed. will be announced on WMRC. To register, York City honeymoon, they settled in Milford to raise their two children, Jan and Jeffrey. Alternative Ways to Afford Assisted please call the contact for the panel Their family now includes daughter-in-law, Sharon, and three grandchildren. Through Living on Saturday, March 12 from 1:30 to discussion you would like to attend. the years Fay and Harold enjoyed having friends and family over for dinners and holi- 3:30 p.m. at Whitcomb House 245 West St., For additional information on these days, eating at their favorite haunts, day trips with family and taking care of their Milford Harold and Fay Goldstein Milford. RSVP: Paul Jones, 508-634-2440 programs, please contact Tony Chinappi, home. or [email protected] ·Use of MNB Wealth Management at 508-735-7272

New England Tenors and Greater Milford Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Chorus Concert Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care, 50 West Main St., Hopkinton, is hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in The Lodge. The group is free, open to the public, and focuses on individuals who care for people in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s and related Dementias. This support group is an Alzheimer’s Association Approved Support Group in New England. Light refreshments will be served. Please call Liz Kemp, LCSW at 508-435- 125- ext. 29 to register.

The New England Tenors and the Greater Milford Community Chorus will appear together in Hopedale on March 13.

Join us for the fourth annual New England Tenors-Greater Milford Community Chorus Concert at the Hopedale Union Church United Church of Christ on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m.The New England Tenors will be joined on stage by the Greater Milford Community Chorus under the direction of Daniel Zabinski with piano accompanist Wayne Ward. The concert, presented by the NET in conjunction with the GMCC, promises a lovely afternoon www.rehabassociates.com/uxbridge of music. Tickets are $20 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased by contacting Medicare, Bc/BS of Ma, Bc/BS of ri, aeTNa, Harvard PilgriM, WorkerS coMP, greaT WeST, UNiTed HealTH care of NeW eNglaNd, cHaMPva, evercare, MoST coMMercial PlaNSaccePTed. Heather Walsh at 508- 473-1476. Performance will take place at the Union Church United Church of Christ located at 25 Dutcher St. in Hopedale.

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School Highlights announcements on the “This Week In The Project 351 Ambassadors “the Mendon-Upton Regional MURSD” page at ThisWeekinthe MURSD. Compiled by Melissa Orff com/h-p-clough. Epitome of Kind and Thoughtful” MEMORIAL: Kindergarten registration was CLOUGH: Clough celebrated the 100th held on February 9 and 10. If anyone has a day of school on Thursday, February 11. child who will be turning five years old prior By Melissa Orff Classrooms held many 100 related activities to August 31, 2016 and hasn’t registered yet, Staff Reporter to celebrate this day. All of the Kindergarten please contact Carol Gibson at 508-529- For the sixth year in a row, Miscoe students and staff dressed up as 100-year-old 1020. Hill has chosen two students men and women. Students and staff celebrated the 100th to represent their school as Clough’s Winter Concert was held on Day of School on February 11. To mark Ambassadors for Project 351, a February 11 under the direction of music the occasion, students in first grade invited statewide volunteer effort involving teacher, Joshua Pelletier. The theme of this their parents to visit their “One Hundred eighth-grade students from across year’s concert was “nature.” Clough would Museum” where they showcased many the Commonwealth. like to thank Dave Carchio, and Ann Marie creative projects built from 100 items such as This year, eighth-graders Ashley Tremblay for once again accompanying the a Farm with 100 vegetables, 100 hearts, and Porter from Upton and Joe Mendes students and sharing their musical talents. a caterpillar made of 100 pompoms. from Mendon were chosen as Special thanks also to The Blessing Barn in The Miscoe Hill and Nipmuc Skippers Ambassadors for Miscoe based Mendon which allowed the Clough staff performed for students at Memorial School on their based on their values of to park in their parking lot, freeing up the on Friday, February 12 to kick off this “kindness, compassion, humility, school’s lot for parents. year’s Jump Rope for Heart program. In the and gratitude.” Miscoe Hill School students Ashley Porter from Staff and students showed their support to coming weeks, students will learn about The goal of Project 351 is for Upton and Joe Mendes from Mendon were chosen as the American Heart Association by wearing making heart healthy decisions, as well as students to build skills and Ambassadors for Project 351, a statewide volunteer red clothing for National “Wear Red Day” new jump roping moves to prepare for the confidence, explore issues, embrace effort involving eighth-grade students from across the which was held on Friday, February 12. annual event. Last year Memorial School leadership, and motivate a lifetime Commonwealth. Nipmuc Regional High School’s Physical raised $16,336 for the American Heart of service. The two local students Education Teacher Steve Dellarovere and Association. More information about this were nominated by their teachers Athletic Director Christopher Schmidt th initiative will be sent home soon. and Miscoe Principal Ann Meyer Boston. There she worked with other 8 grade worked with Clough’s Physical Education Memorial School will once again to join over 350 other Ambassadors students assembling self-care kits and making teacher Dan Hayes to have high school participate in Read Across America to in cities and towns throughout cards for the homeless. athletes speak to Clough students in grades commemorate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March Massachusetts. Those chosen Joe spent the day with IBA, a non-profit 2-4 on good sportsmanship. The high school 2. Community and school members will will continue to be Project 351 organization in the South End of Boston that offers students participated with the students visit each classroom to share a special book. Ambassadors for one year. affordable housing and supportive programming during the gym classes. It is also rumored that The Cat in the Hat, Project 351 kicks off their year- for those in need. There, he assembled food Clough students and VEX Robotics Team as well as Thing One and Thing Two will be long service project with a day of essential packs for the elderly and painted mural the Mighty Minions gave a presentation visiting with a gift for each student. “enrichment, service, and unity canvases for homes being built by IBA. to their school on their recent tournament with the governor.” The kick-off is “It was great knowing that we were actually at BU Academy on January 10. The team NIPMUC: A Nipmuc Showcase was held on typically held during Dr. Martin making a difference by helping people,” said Joe. won three awards at the tournament – January 26 for incoming 9th grade students Luther King weekend, which is Although the day in Boston has ended, the Programming Award, Robot Skills Award, and their parents. significant as it is a national holiday students have brought the ideals of kindness and the STEM Research Award. The A presentation by administration was held that honors Dr. King’s legacy of and service towards others back home, and have students explained their awards and talked in the auditorium. Students and parents service. already begun to coordinate a clothing drive to about their STEM Research project “Does visited with more than 70 students and This year was no different as the benefit Cradles to Crayons in Boston, a non-profit Coffee Stunt Your Growth.” The Might teachers highlighting teaching and learning students boarded an early bus organization that provides homeless and low- Minions include Max Grisanti, Caleb at Nipmuc. Nipmuc Student Ambassadors in Worcester on January 17, and income children. Clark, Izzy Nicholson, Avery Orff, Connor guided students and parents through a traveled to Faneuil Hall in Boston Ashley and Joe will be collecting new or gently Gleason, Gavin Kaye-Kuter, Dylan Magazzu, tour of the building, listened to student where they began their day listening used clothing and shoes for underprivileged Dillon Moore, and the team leaders Vicki performances by the jazz ensemble and a to motivational speakers including kids aged 0-12 from March 12 through April 1. and Gianluca Grisanti. cappella group, saw student work, and met Governor Charlie Baker and WBZ- Collection boxes will be located at Miscoe, and all On March 2, Clough will be celebrating Nipmuc athletes and coaches. TV News anchor Lisa Hughes, who donations will brought to Cradles to Crayons after Read Across America Day. Coordinated by On January 8, 93 students attended spoke about the importance of April 1. Clough Librarian Laura Trimble, students the DECA District Competition in service towards others. Overall, the students said that the Project 351 will have the opportunity to celebrate Foxborough. Six Nipmuc students set After spending the morning at experience has been “amazing,” and both used one Dr. Seuss’ birthday with some fun events took first place finishes: Cameron Busby, Faneuil Hall, the students broke word to describe their favorite part. “Everything!” including dressing up as their favorite book Abigail Colombo, Conor Morford, Kevin up into groups to begin their day That answer was not a surprise to Meyer, who character, and being visited by special guest Murphy, Drew Nelson, and Angelica of community service in different said that the two chosen had extremely positive readers. Puchovsky. Students won in the categories locations throughout Boston. personalities. 2016 MCAS dates for Clough students are: of Travel and Merchandising, Sports and Ashley spent the day at the Pine “Both students are the epitome of nice, kind, and Grade 3 ELA – March 29 and April 5; Grade Entertainment Marketing, and Travel and Street Inn, a homeless shelter in thoughtful,” she said. 4 ELA - March 30-31; Grade 3 Math – May Tourism. In April, these students will travel 10 and 12; Grade 4 Math – May 16-17. to the International Career Development Per the 2015-16 Action Plans, district Conference (ICDC) in Nashville, Tenn. has a new website to publicize all Ultimate Tanning Mendon-Upton Milford Family Fun Fair Ultimate Tanning warmly welcomes Amy, our newest beauty team member. Preschool Screenings 2016 The Mendon-Upton School District Exhibitors Needed! will be providing free screening for Amy will be offering facials, peels, and masks. The Milford & Community Network all children in the District who are She is amazing and there is nothing better than a is seeking exhibitors for the 22nd Annual between 3 to 5 years of age. Children Milford Family Fun Fair which will take place fresh clean face. Amy is available on Tuesdays will be screened by the PreK Special on Saturday, March 12, snow date: March 19, and Thursdays from 9am- 5pm and on Education Team in the areas of from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Milford High Saturdays from 9am-8pm. cognition, speech/language, fine and School Cafeteria. If your business, agency or gross motor skills. If you feel your child program serves children and or families, we Call 508-634-5999 to book your appointment! is having difficulty in any of these areas, hope you will consider being an exhibitor. please call Carol Suffredini at 508-529- Tables are free, but space is limited. 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February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 15 School News A Presidential Pen Pal Seven from Nipmuc Sign Sports Letters of Intent

Seven Nipmuc Regional High School students have committed to play their respective sport at the collegiate level next fall. The seniors were recognized at a ceremony on February 3, National Signing Day. Pictured are (front l-r) Grant Jorgensen, Tom Sperino, Kiley Larocque, Amanda St. Germain, Ryan Nordquist, Kevin Hack, and Kayla Peabody. Back row (l-r) Miscoe Hill 5th grade student and Upton resident Zahra Karim received a special letter in Coaches Steve Dellarovere (baseball) Miguel Vidal (girls soccer) Ed Buckley and Richard Auger her mailbox recently that had a return address of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, (track and field). DC. Zahra had written to President Barack Obama to tell him about a book that she had read about him over the summer as part of a school project. Zahra was very excited to receive By Melissa Orff College and plans to study Sports a letter in response from the President encouraging her “dream big and work hard.” “If you Staff Reporter Management. stay focused on your education, I know there are no limits to what you can achieve,” read the Seven Nipmuc Regional High School • Amanda St. Germain from Upton letter. Zahra also received materials about the White House and signed pictures of President athletes have signed their Letters of Intent will be playing soccer at Worcester Obama and his family. Melissa Orff photo. and will be off to play their respective sport Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where at the collegiate level next fall. she plans to major in Biomedical The school held a ceremony to Engineering. acknowledge this accomplishment on • Kevin Hack from Uxbridge will be Worcester Academy Honor Roll February 3, which is National Signing Day. joining the Track and Field team Worcester Academy proudly announces its Second Semester Honor Roll and Surrounded by their families, coaches, at Assumption College and will be Headmaster’s List for the 2014-2015 School Year. The honors represent the achievements administrators and teammates, the athletes majoring in Biology/Pre Med. that each student has earned through academic excellence, challenge, and personal were congratulated by Nipmuc’s Athletic • Grant Jorgensen from Upton will be growth. Director Christopher Schmidt. playing football at Norwich University. Among the students is Nathaniel Sadlier, Grade 8, of Upton, who was named to the “We are here to acknowledge these Grant will be studying Mechanical Headmaster’s List, and Christopher Consigli, Grade 7, of Milford was named to the Honor student athletes that are taking that next Engineering at Norwich with future Roll. step,” said Schmidt. “The commitment that plans to join the Navy. they have made to their sport is something • Ryan Nordquist from Mendon will be to be recognized.” playing baseball at Gordon College, Each of the athletes was announced in where he will major in business. turn, and photos were taken with family • Tom Sperino from Mendon will be members and coaches before the group was playing baseball at Franklin Pierce invited to a reception in their honor. University. Tom will be entering The following Nipmuc students were college undeclared but has an interest recognized: in studying sports management and • Kiley Larocque from Upton will be health services. playing soccer at St. Anselm College. Congratulations were extended to these Kiley will be studying Biology with a athletes and each was wished the best track to study Pharmacy. of luck with his/her athletic endeavors • Kayla Peabody from Mendon will next year. Cosmetic & Family Dentistry be playing softball at Assumption elaed Friendl Atmosphere Our Lady of the Whitinsville Christian elcoin Ne Patients Valley Honor Roll School Honor Roll Our Lady of the Valley School Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville in Uxbridge has released the has announced the names of local students were names of local students named named to the Second Quarter Honor Roll for the Cleaning Exams to the honor roll for the 2nd 2015/16 School year. Quarter of the 2015/16 School Grade 7 Periodontal Care Year. Honors: Jacquie Cornwell – Milford High Honors Grade 8 oot Canals Grade 6-Avery Consigli, Mendon High Honors: Selah Harper, Julia Kilroy and Liam and Matthew Rizoli, Hopedale Smith – Upton. Cron ridge Grade 5-Olaf Minnich, Mendon Honors: Reagan Masters – Mendon. Joshua Ahrens Implants Grade 4-Jackson Richie, Upton – Milford. Olivia Toothman – Upton. hildren Honors Grade 9 Dentures elcoe Grade 7-Maria Trettel, Milford High Honors: Nadiya Chalak – Upton Grade 6-John Newman, Milford Honors: Christina Leduc and Anthony Smith – Oral Surgery Grade 5-Mark and Michael Mendon. Cameron Cornwell – Milford. Monty Younes, Mendon Herreros – Upton. Grade 4-Michael Rizoli, Hopedale Grade 10 High Honors: Shannon Morrill, Sam Paul and John C. Park, DMD Tatiana Wiersma – Mendon. Jacob Belanger, Sarah Moschinie and Cam Richey – Upton. Honors: Helena Campos and Jada Leung – 508-473-6500 Mendon. Shop Local Grade 11 parplacedentalaco High Honors: Emily Cutler and Jonathan Leduc- Mendon. 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16 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 School News Nipmuc Regional High School Second Term Honor Roll Grade 9 Honors, Average 85 – 89 Erin Hartwig Grade 11 Honors, Average 85 – 89 Aaron Kearnan High Honors, Average 90 – 100 Ashley Ambrosino Maegan Hurd High Honors, Average 90 – 100 Megan Agro Ciara Larence Kayla Ahern Devyn Carr Ryan Kelleher Carol Abedelnour Samuel Broe Kiley Larocque Erin Bailey Daniel Cook Owen Lukas Michelle Arsenault Christopher Cannavo Madison Lynnworth Michelle Barboza Emily Desper Robert Martyak Matthew Benoit Aleah Castonguay Hannah Martel Abigail Basile Michael Evans Victoria McGrath Mary Berner Benjamin Evans Megan Mathieson Julia Bernero Savarah Gaskill Conor Morford Jaclyn Bianchi Sarah Hetu Grace Merten Nichole Bohan Jonathan Hilton Mackenzie Morgan Sarah Bloznalis Maxwell Hubley Alexa Mirageas Timothy Carey Lauren Hunter Callan Moriarty Jillian Carey Andre’ Kinne Mary Morcos Thomas Chesters Grace Martel Sarah Nasif Zachary Dawson Colleen Lavoie Ruari Morrison John Dacey Erin Murphy Drew Nelson Patrick Donelan Christopher Miller Jennifer Oglesby Chasen Davis Corinne Osgood Sheena Nguyen Kaelan Farragher Taylor Moore Olivia Onorato Thomas Doyle John Palinkas Cooper Offord Kimberly Frary Trevor Moutinho Jillian Penfield Willow Dunster Nayeli Rivera Maya Ostoin Kylie Gallagher Paige Murphy Victoria Phillips Robin Dupre Kali Scirocco Ariel Ott Sophia Hegarty Dallas O’Hagan Karin Plante Natalie Ginsberg Hannah Snow Noelle Ott Viola Hibbett Lea Peterson Jared Plumb Michelle Goddard Alyssa Vance Megan Paul Zachary Hunter Seth Prescott Sarah Plutnicki Lucy Hawkins Katherine Plutnicki Hunter Kadra Rebecca Rausch Stephanie Poly Chloe Hoff Honorable Mention, Average Max Robakiewicz Sean Kelleher Mercedes Tredeau Angelica Puchovsky Kylie Jordan 80-84 Natalie Rodman Zackary Lapointe Lucas Vanslette Somaiya Rowland Samantha Kilcoyne Sophia Studley Katherine Salenius Elizabeth Leblanc Brian Vennard Julia Salvaggio Maggie MacDonald Kira Segenchuk Brandon Lefebvre Madison Sauter Brendan Mathieson Grade 10 Lindsey Spindel Jillian-Marie Magliano Grade 12 Zachary Schofield Patrick McEnaney High Honors, Average 90 – 100 Rachel Thibodeau Joanne Michel High Honors, Average 90 – 100 Bryan Seserman Annette Michel Caroline Abate Lauren Vincens Logan Pazol Antonio Barboza Amanda St. Germain Kate Nadolski Cole Alibozek Rebecca Pfeiffer Jake Barefoot Carly Thibodeau Owen O’Brien Elina Barrows Honors, Average 85 – 89 Noah Puchovsky Hannah Barrows Sarah Tong Emily Overholt Delaney Bolton Ethan Bick Abigail Rapiejko Nolan Bradley Lauren Waller Natalie Plourde Celine Bui Olivia Calnan Ryan Richards Teresa Brossi Katherine Pollen Cameron Busby Max Checkoway Kayla Riordan Brooke Bukunt Honors, Average 85 – 89 Gabrielle Puchovsky Erin Capalucci Mitchell Crossman Cameron Robinson Charlotte Burlingame Austin Franzosa Marie Rausch Juliette Carreiro Jake Derocher Meredith Sarah Brianna Busby Ryan Kearney Ethan Raye Samantha Chase Kyle Downing Katie Sauer Tyle Calnan Meagan Mercier Jonathan Renk Erika Comfort Nicole Kaufman Dean Sheehan Samantha Capalucci Maxwell Polay Matthew Richards Carolyn Coyle Corey Lazarz Vanessa Shepherd Abigail Colombo Margaret Richardson Anna Seaman Michael Davidshofer Jonathan Lucier Kayma Snook Isabel DesRoches Ashley Sewell Maya Simpson Andrew Descheneaux Alexandra Materia Sean Southland Marla DiPoto Thomas Sperino Christina Vanslette Lindsay Enos Elizabeth McManus Ryan Steele Kristina Dubois Daniel Whitcomb Erik Venable Davin Fazio Meena Morcos Rene Venable Carly Egan Steven Wickstrom Clare Webber Leah Fitzgerald Maria Muhareb Bailey Volt Taylor Ellero Allison Weed Sara Garwood Kealani Peters Connor Walz Alison Goddard Jonathan Whittaker-Smith Emily Gay John Schiloski Elizabeth Hilton Kiara Griffith Katherine Vennard Kelly Jionzo Donald Halsing Lauren Jordan

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February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 17 DINING GUIDE Onions—Layers of Nutrition, Good Taste and Tears Courtesy Community Harvest - Onions to dishes, and their bulbs separate into many vitamins and minerals –B, C, E, Another benefit to onions is they are were among the first vegetables brought lovely layers. But there are a couple features phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, widely available and affordable. They are over by the colonists, though when of onions that seem to cancel out all other and copper. The most benefit derives often the base of a meal, starting off a soup they arrived they discovered the Native benefits for some – the smell and eye from eating onions raw, but much of the or sauce, but less often do they get to be Americans were already eating many wild stinging properties. Unfortunately the nutritional content remains after they have the star of a dish. French onion soup is onions. There are many characteristics that strongest onions are the ones that have the been cooked as well. So soften the flavor often a flashy restaurant dish, but it is easily make onions easy to love: they come in greatest nutritional benefits. They prevent of sliced raw onions try pickling them in recreated at home. many sizes and shapes, some varieties store blood clotting, lower heart rate, are good some vinegar or soaking in cold water well, while others impart a green freshness for our digestive system, and include before eating.

French Onion Soup Melt butter and oil in a large pot. and bay together with kitchen twine to are serving). Put the bread on a baking Recipe from Vegetal Matters. Serves six. Add sliced onions one large handful at make a bouquet garni. Add the broth sheet and place on the rack six inches • 3 tablespoons of butter a time. After each layer, sprinkle with and the bouquet garni to the pot. Stir from the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Remove. • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil a pinch of salt. Let the onions sweat and scrape up any onion bits stuck to the Place ovenproof soup bowls on that • 5 sweet onions (4 pounds), sliced thinly undisturbed (no stirring) at medium bottom. Simmer partially covered for an same baking sheet, then ladle in hot • ½ teaspoon sugar heat for 20 minutes, then add the sugar. hour. Remove and discard the bouquet soup, leaving about one-inch at the • 3 tablespoons flour Stir occasionally until the onions are garni. Add pepper, then taste and adjust top free. Place bread rounds toasted • 2 quarts of beef broth uniformly brown, about 45 minutes to an seasonings if needed. The soup should side down in the soup and sprinkle • Kosher salt hour. Make sure the heat is on medium; taste rich and complex, not like hot broth liberally with a mixture of the shredded • Pepper to taste if it is too low the onions will reduce but with lots of onions. cheeses. Put the pan back under the • 5 sprigs parsley not brown correctly. To serve, slice the crusty bread into broiler and watch very attentively for • 3 sprigs thyme Once the onions are a lovely rich rounds about ½ inch thick (enough to about three minutes until the cheese • 1 bay leaf brown, sprinkle in three tablespoons of cover the top of the soup, so adjust how is bubbling aggressively. Remove and • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded flour, mix in with the onions, and cook many slices based on the top surface area serve with multiple warnings about bowl • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded for three minutes. Tie the parsley, thyme, of your bowls and how many people you temperature. • 1 loaf crusty bread

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18 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Calling All Trail Lovers ◆ SUPER TUESDAY from front page Join the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles HELP WANTED Trail for an opportunity to meet the Sponsors, ballot running for State Committee Adopters & Friends supporting the Milford Man is Joe Martin from Auburn Milford Federal Savings is seeking portion of the Upper Charles Trail at a meeting versus Adam Menard of Leicester. to expand our Mortgage Loan on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the For State Committee Woman Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North the only candidate is Mary Anne Department. We are looking to Bow St., Milford. Dube out of Worcester. Listed as fill the following posions: No matter how you enjoy the trail, there are candidates for Town Committee are many ways that everyone in the community can Cynthia Robertson, Joan Shanahan, Senior Loan Processors - to originate position requires expert knowledge of help support the longevity of the trail. The entire Joan Varney, Mildred Galeone, and and process mortgage and consumer the origination process, secondary greater Milford-area community is invited to James Bates. loans. This position requires strong market guidelines, and the skills learn more as the Friends recognize current and Running on the Republican communication skills. Candidates necessary to originate loans for new future sponsors and adopters ballot in Upton for State Committee should have experience reviewing and existing customers. At the March 15 meeting the agenda will Man is Brent Andersen from income, credit and asset documenta- include the Community Connection presented Auburn versus James Knowlton of tion as well as assisting borrowers to Milford Federal o ers a competitive by Milford Selectman Brian Murray, upcoming Worcester. For State Committee the closing with ease. enhancements designed with the disabled Woman it will be Mindy McKenzie- base salary and comprehensive benets community in mind, some new ideas and Hebert of Shrewsbury against Mortgage Originator (Inside Sales) – package. Qualied candidates, please proposals for community input and hearing from Carol Claros from Worcester. to originate mortgage and consumer submit cover letter and resume to the trail sponsors and adopters on what the trail Republican Town Committee loans in our Whitinsville Branch. This [email protected]. EEO/M/F/D/V. means to their organizations. candidates include Ken Glowacki, Current sponsors supporting the Friends Karen Glowacki, Joseph Poirier, efforts through their financial contributions Thomas Davidson, Frank Aniello, include businesses and organizations such as Steven McCaw, Alan Rosenfield, Milford Bicycle, Milford Pizza Palace, Consigli Lloyd Hamm, Kathleen Glowacki, Construction, Planet Aid, The Vineyard Church, Al Holman, Judith McGee, and r s Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, Signs Plus, Stephen Matellian. DQ Chill & Grill, Dunkin Donuts, Honey Dew In Mendon, listed on the BEW FLAVOR SAM ADAMS SPECIAL APOTHIC Donuts, Bright Insurance Agency, Boucher Democratic ballot for State DEEP EDDY Winter Lager 12 pk bottles CRUSH Energy Systems, Whitcomb House, Miss Mendon Committee Man is Francis Larkin PEACH Free Perfect Pint Glass SPECIAL BLEND Diner, ImperialCars.com, Buma Funeral Homes, from Hopedale who is running Carnivores, Milford Hardwood Floors, Royal against Kevin Tagliaferri of 750 ml +dep 750 ml Thermal View, RJM Custom AutoBody, Cahill Bellingham. And the lone candidate Electric, The Garden Restaurant, MA Real Estate for Town Committee Woman is Group, Stephen Pepe JD, Sam Hanna DMD and Lisa Mosczynski of Douglas. Town Jack’s Abbey COMING SOON Larceny more. Committee candidates on the Hoponius Union Insomnia Bourbon To learn more about sponsorship visit Democratic ballot include Peggy Smoke & Dagger Cab Sauv, Sauvignon Blanc, MilfordTrail.org/sponsors.htm or Facebook.com/ Veal, Thomas Merolli, Carolyn 6 Packs MilfordUpperCharlesTrail. Barthel, and Rand Barthel. Pinot Grigio, Red Blend 750ml Current adopters are comprised of On the Republican ballot for +dep 750ml organizations and businesses who actively assist State Committee Man is Michael with the maintenance and enhancements of the Potaski of Uxbridge who is running 125 MAIN ST., UPTON • trail including Montgomery Lodge of Masons, against Ryan Chamberland of 508-529-6196 Alternatives Inc, PlanetAid, The Vineyard Blackstone. And for Republican Mon-Thu: 8:30 am - 9:30 pm • Fri & Sat: 8:30 am - 10:30 pm • Sun. 12am - 6pm Church, Consigli Construction, Friends of State Committee Woman Kimberly Walden Woods, Italian Vets, Compassion NE, Roy of Sutton is running against Brundrett Family, Staupe Family, Many Trail Jennifer Modica of Uxbridge. The Hands, You Inc, Wegmans, Zain Ridge Condo Republican candidates for Town Assn, Crossfit and EMC. Learn more by visiting Committee include Mark Reil, the adopt-a-trail map at MilfordTrail.org/ Steven Aubut, Deborah Jean Perro, adoptatrail.htm. Michael Montoya, Thomas Daigle, The Friends usually meet on the first Tuesday and Justine Southwick Brewer. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ruth Anne Bleakney There were no Green Party Senior Center in Milford. Other upcoming candidates for State Committee meetings are March 1 and April 5. Man, State Committee Woman, or The Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail Town Committee. are looking for new members. The Friends are a February 10 was the last date non-profit all-volunteer organization looking to citizens could register to vote. Mas- promote the use and support the maintenance of sachusetts is one of approximately the Upper Charles Trail in Milford. Anyone who 12 states across the nation holding enjoys trail, is invited to become a member. primaries on March 1. The Friends of the Trail are currently looking for someone to fill the Secretary position. The secretary is responsible for taking minutes at meetings and managing the membership list. If interested please send an email to trail@ milfordtrail.org or a message on Facebook.

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Although a snowstorm closed the school during National Wear Red Day on February 5, the wintry weather didn’t stop students and staff at Blackstone Valley Tech and its School Based Health Center from celebrating the heart-healthy event on Wednesday, February 10. It featured an informational display on heart disease and its remedies, a heart-healthy lunch special for teachers, and a raffle for several handmade Go Red-themed scarves. The annual Go Red for Women festivities are organized

by employees of the Milford Regional Medical Center’s School Based Health Center located inside Valley Tech. Seen here are (left to right): Valley Tech Health Services junior Kyle Martell of Mendon, who signed his mother up for the red-scarf raffle; School Based Health Center Outpatient Clinician Robin Brown; Nutrition Educator Martha Pellegrino; and Office Coordinator Tina Caruso. Not pictured but instrumental in organizing the event is Office Coordinator Michele Dafonte. BVT photo

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February 19, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 21 Sports BVT Boys Healthy and in Position SPORTS FLASH By Chris Villani for Tourney Run Nmuc F Clark Tournament Quarters By Chris Villani to have other players “open his eyes” and Sports Reporter/Columnist make their case for added playing time. Nipmuc’s stay in the 2016 time sitting in the stands, watching the For the first time in awhile, Blackstone Senior Matt Marchant, who averaged 10 Clark Tournament may small and large schools compete. Valley Tech boys basketball coach Jim points in back-to-back victories over Keefe have been short-lived, but head coach Bob “It was great,” he said. “I coached at two Kahler has a healthy squad, and it’s just Tech and Parker Charter, was one such Manzello said just getting to the prestigious Catholic schools, so I never had had the in time for his team to make a final push breakout player. late-season showcase is a sign of how the chance to coach in the Clark. The kids were towards the league title and the district “He was our leading scorer last game,” program has grown in just two years. really looking forward to it, but were not in tournament. Kahler said of Marchant’s 12-point effort Manzello pointed particularly to his awe of it. To have a young team going back “We have been playing decent ball right against Parker. “He is a real hustle guy and veterans, like senior forward Tom Sperino, to that tournament, it’s great to give them now, but we need to put together a little has been a nice surprise for us.” and the experience gained in the 73-58 loss that taste so next year it won’t be as big a run,” he said as his squad started the week For the rest of the season, however long to Barlett Monday night. d e a l .” 8-9 with three games to play. “Three games that may be, Beavers’ ability to control the “He went through our 1-18 season, The Clark Tournament, in its 77th year, left, we need to play good ball, and try to glass will be key to their success, Kahler through the six-win season, it’s great for bills itself as the oldest high school get in.” said. him to be able to get to the Clark and very basketball tournament in the country. Even if the Beavers came out on the “We are big, we need to win the rebound fulfilling with the six seniors on the team The loss does put Nimpuc in a position wrong end of their two games this week, a battle,” he said. “When we do, it allows us they had that experience,” the coach said. of needing to win on Senior Night next win Monday night against Nashoba Tech to get out and move a little bit. We are not “It’s something two years ago I’m sure they Tuesday in order to finish the regular would give BVT a share of the Colonial the best shooting team, so getting points didn’t think was possible.” season 10-10 and lock up a playoff Athletic League championship, and in transition has been a good way for us to The Warriors slipped to 9-10 with the spot. The Warriors’ final regular season land the team an automatic spot in the generate offense.” loss, done in by a 26 point third quarter opponent, Bethany Christian is 11-5 on the postseason. The head coach added that he would like put up by the 16-win Indians. Junior Zach year. “It’s nice because it gives us a couple to see his team move the ball a little better. Hunter put up 16 points and 15 rebounds “They are having a great year,” Manzello options to get in,” Kahler said. “We “We get dribble happy sometimes,” he said. in the losing effort, and sophomore Kyle said. “They are always well coached, they will have some tough ones coming in, “We need to move better away from the ball Downing added 12 points, eight boards, are in Mendon, so there’s a cross town Whitinsville Christian, Bethany Christian, and help each other out in the half court.” and five assists. rivalry there, but it is nice that it will be our Nashoba Tech. If we play well, we win, if we Even as a postseason team, Valley Tech is On the season, Downing leads the senior night.” don’t, we lose.” likely to be a low seed. Even so, Kahler said Warriors in scoring at 11 points per game. The chance to play in the playoffs, the The Beavers hit the home stretch health his team can be dangerous if they are in the “He is showing a lot of poise as a head coach added, is also going to be a for the first time in weeks. After missing tournament. sophomore,” Manzello said. “He will be motivating factor for his squad. some time, freshman swingman John “A lot depends on the draw. But we the leading scorer for the season, has also “We have played some good teams,” Adams is back on the court and leading the are probably one of the biggest teams in shown a lot of leadership and it’s great to Manzello said. “Many of the teams we team in scoring at just under 12 points per Division 4 so a lot of teams won’t want to see that in a sophomore.” played will be in the district or were in the game. Big man Antonio Sullo and guard deal with our size,” he said. “I think, on a The Clark experience was also the first for Clark. We know Tuesday is a must win Teddy Floyd have also been chipping in in good night where we are shooting well, Manzello, in his third year at the helm of for us, every game from here on out is a the scoring column with 10 and nine points playing D, rebounding well, we can beat the Warriors. In past years, he said he spent district game for us.” per night, respectively. anybody.” If there was a bright side to having players hurt, Kahler said it was chance Nipmuc Girls Battle Back for Tourney Shot By Chris Villani to lead the way for Nipmuc offensively, Sports Reporter/Columnist averaging 12.3 points per game, the second American Red Cross Swimming Lessons The Nipmuc girls basketball team has best total in the Dual Valley League. battled back after a 1-7 start and is in “She continues to play well, the past two Lenny Morcone, Director of the Milford Space is limited and registration is position to make the postseason with a win games she was had 16 points back to back,” Community School Use Program, has accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Monday night against Grafton. Rhodes said. “She is huge for us on both announced the registration date for Session The registration date for Milford residents “It really just goes to show how determined ends of the floor, great defender, cleans up 3 of Swim Lessons of the American Red only, who must show proof of residency, is the girls have been,” head coach Missy on the boards, and she has 18 blocks in Cross to be held at the Milford High School Monday, February 22 at 6 p.m. in the lobby Rhodes said. “Especially coming into the three games, which helps.” Pool. Swim Lessons are offered in five- of the Milford High School Pool. season, getting a new coach, losing people Seniors Hannah Barrows and Taylor Leacy week sessions for all skill levels and all ages, Non-Milford residents are welcome from last year’s team. The girls are playing have also been consistent contributors, starting at two years of age. if space is available on the day following well together. They are extremely coachable Rhodes said. Both veteran players are Classes for ages 2 and 3, Tiny Tonkers, Milford registration, with level openings and they are just determined. They realize chipping in around eight points per game. are held at 10 a.m. and for ages 4 and 5, Min being posted on the message board of www. how good we are when we play well.” Freshman Ashley Ambrosino has also Wheats, at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, February mcs.milford.ma.us or by calling the office The Warriors have strung together wins continued to “step up,” the coach said, and 27, March 12, 19 and 26 and April 2. Classes 508-478-1119. in eight of their last 10 and have one has increased her workload on both offense for ages 6 and older (Levels 1 – 6), lessons Any parents with any specific questions game left, at Grafton on Monday night. and defense from her point guard position. are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from regarding Swim Lessons may call the Milford At 9-9, the stakes are pretty clear-cut for The bench, Rhodes added, has also been 6 to 7 p.m. from March 1 through March Community School Use Program Office or Rhodes’ team. A win puts them in the able to produce. 31. Instructional time for all classes is visit the website. district tournament; a loss keeps them out. “They have been huge over the past few approximately 40 minutes. Nipmuc fell short the first time the two games,” she said. “We have three or four teams played, a 47-37 setback at the end of girls who come off the bench and provide December, but Rhodes said the situation sparks for us.” will be different the second time around. The combination has brought Nipmuc “The first time we played them, it was back from the bottom of the standings to a super early in the year. You look at us then position to make the tournament. Rhodes and look at us now, we are a completely raved about her team’s mental fortitude as different team,” she said. “Everyone on our well, pointing out that they did not count team has stepped up, it’s really night and themselves out after the dismal start. 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22 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER February 19, 2016 Sports Northbridge, Nipmuc Swim Co-Op Strong at Leagues, Sectionals By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist The Northbridge swim co-op, featuring several athletes from Nipmuc, took home trophies and strung together a pair of strong finishes at the Mid- Wach League Meet as well as the sectional meet. The girls team, which has swimmers from Northbridge, Nipmuc, Grafton, and Sutton, placed third out of 12 teams at the league meet and finished eighth among the 49 teams at last weekend’s sectional meet at M.I.T. “It was a big shock,” head coach Denise Foster

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Swim Team Training and Conditioning Starting in March, the Milford Community School Use Program will offer Swim Team Training and Conditioning, an eight-week program for high school swimmers and members of other recognized swim teams on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 22 through May 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Milford High School pool. The program will help swimmers perfect their stroke techniques, body positions, strengthening, endurance and speed through pool drills and land drills including running, walking, stretching and strength conditioning. Please visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us for additional details and the registration form for the program. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and refunds are not available. Please be aware of the deadlines and maximum program limits. All registrations and fees must be submitted to the Milford Community Program office located at 31 West Fountain Street, Milford MA 01757 prior to the start of the program. Any questions, please call the office at 508-478-1119.

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