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BY KEVIN FLANDERS over the past five years, STAFF WRITER and we look forward to his continued contribu- REGION – Gov. Charlie tions.” Baker announced last Evangelidis is eager to week the re-appointment continue his work with of Worcester County Massport over the next Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis seven years. to the seven-member “Since 2015, it has Massachusetts Port been a great privilege to Authority (Massport) serve on the Massport Board of Directors. board,” Evangelidis Initially appointed to said. “I have enjoyed the Massport board in working closely with the 2015, Sheriff Evangelidis Massport team and our was re-appointed to serve fellow board members a new seven-year term. during the course of our Evangelidis currently rapid growth, and now serves as the chairman during the challenges of the Massport board, presented by COVID- and state officials have 19. I appreciate Governor been thrilled by his lead- Baker reappointing me to ership. serve a new term, and I “Sheriff Evangelidis look forward to my con- has a strong record as a tinued responsibilities as leader in the public safe- its chairman.” ty field, and has been a Massport officials strong addition to the cited strong leadership Massport board as a and preparation skills member and its chair,” that Evangelidis brings Baker said. “I am pleased each day. He has already to appoint him to serve helped the organization a new term on the board Courtesy push through several and look forward to his Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, right, is re-appointed to the Massport Board of Directors by Gov. Charlie Baker. challenges, although the continued contributions COVID-19 response will no doubt present the as the agency navigates be especially challenging person to help lead the ership of its dedicated of that team,” said Lt. greatest adversity yet. challenges related to in terms of leadership emergence from COVID- board and executive staff, Gov. Karyn Polito. “We “We are fortunate COVID-19 and beyond.” and decision-making. 19. and we thank Sheriff have appreciated Sheriff to have a dedicated Officials recognize that They are confident that “Massport continues Evangelidis for serving Evangelidis bringing his the next few years will Evangelidis is the right to benefit from the lead- another term as part perspective to the board Turn To EVANGELIDIS page ­­­A7 Old Home Day canceled Frost announces funding BY JASON BLEAU est of the residents. ing on July 14 where CORRESPONDENT “The challenges with Chairperson Karen protecting all of us from Spiewak commended the for roads and bridges CHARLTON – Covid-19 are too great committee for their con- Charlton’s Old Home Day to overcome. We are tinued efforts to make BOSTON — Rep. Paul community’s population, ing and maintaining their is the latest casualty of aware that the state of Old Home Day a success K. Frost (R-Auburn) is employment, and total local roads and bridges. the ongoing COVID-19 Massachusetts is doing and expressed excite- pleased to announce road miles. As passed in Local roads are always a pandemic. better, but we are not ment for what the event the Legislature has H.4803, the 7th Worcester priority for residents and The long-running cel- completely confident that will offer in 2021. passed House Bill District is set to receive businesses within a com- ebration of Charlton’s the virus will be all but “I think I speak for the 4803, An Act financ- the following funding: munity, and this state small-town aesthetic was eliminated by September board when I say thank ing improvements to funding will bolster the officially called off for 7. In the off chance that you to the people who are municipal roads and $611,723 for the Town of resources municipalities 2020 in a statement from even one person could on the committee who bridges, for Fiscal Year Auburn are using to address them the Charlton Old Home become ill, it is simply have done a great deal of 2021 in accordance with in the ever-challenging Day Committee on July not worth it to continue,” work and put their hearts the Commonwealth’s $624,115 for the Town of New England climate.” 10 with the 124th itera- Walker said in her state- into it. We appreciate Chapter 90 program. Charlton tion of the event being ment. “However, we are their efforts, and I know The funding is part moved to 2021. already looking forward it was very difficult for “Chapter 90” is a 100% $424,242 for the Town of of a $200 million state- In a statement posted to next year and plan them to cancel. I have no reimbursable system pro- Millbury wide bond authorization to the Charlton Old Home to have the biggest and doubt it’s going to be big- viding funding assistance that was unanimously Day Facebook Page and best Old Home Day ever! ger and better next year,” for cities and towns to $510,422 for the Town of approved by the House of Charlton town Web site, Please consider joining Spiewak said. carry out roadway con- Oxford Representatives on June Old Home Day Committee us at our January meet- Old Home Day is an struction, renovation, 30. The Massachusetts Chair Kathleen Walker ing on the 28th at 4 p.m. at annual event that start- and improvement proj- Frost said, “This is crit- Senate enacted H.4803 on made the announcement the Senior Center to plan ed over 120 years ago ects. It was established ical state funding for our July 2nd, and the bill is official calling the deci- for 2021.” to bring the citizens of by the Legislature in 1973 towns in this district and now on Governor Baker’s sion the result of months The Charlton Board Charlton together to and allocates according all communities across desk to be signed into of discussion that they of Selectmen confirmed celebrate tradition and to a formula based on the Commonwealth to law. felt was in the best inter- the news during a meet- Turn To OHD page ­­­A7 the weighted average of a assist them with repair- Nichols cancels fall athletics BY JASON BLEAU athletes in the upcoming environment for our letes with non-traditional will impact the start of move through the semes- CORRESPONDENT school year. students-athletes in all practice seasons in the winter athletics, includ- ter, Nichols will also con- “It is with great disap- sports so that intercolle- falls months when stu- ing basketball and hock- tinue to re-evaluate our DUDLEY – With the pointment that I must giate athletic competition dents return to campus. ey, which are not expect- postponed programs to COVID-19 pandemic con- announce that our fall may safely resume at the As of this report there ed to begin until the next determine if they can be tinuing to impact the athletic programs (men’s appropriate time,” the has been no confirmation calendar year at this resumed in the winter/ United States into the and women’s cross coun- statement read. of any further impact to time. spring of 2021. We cannot late summer with no try, field hockey, football, Even though fall campus life or programs “When we see express the significance signs of slowing down for men’s golf, men’s and sports are put on hold, for the upcoming fall improved public health of our disappointment the fall, Nichols College women’s soccer, men’s the athletic department semester as a result of conditions and relevant at this time but look for- has made the decision to and women’s tennis, and at Nichols will continue the COVID-19 pandemic. NCAA guidance, we hope ward to seeing all of our postpone all fall sports women’s volleyball) must working with the CCC Gobiel further to begin competition for Bison programs back on programs in accordance postpone intercollegiate to develop guidelines on explained in his state- these programs as early the fields, courts and ice with the Commonwealth competition for the 2020 how to safely provide ath- ment that the decision as January 1, 2021. As we soon,” said Gobiel. Coast Conference’s own season due to the COVID- decision which was 19 pandemic. 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The citations for violations have “We have to be careful with gested that the board receive Board of Selectmen continued discussion then turned to increases. These accomplish- what we say, careful with what specific decision-making discussions about safety on Selectman David Singer, who ments even took Charlton we do and be very careful with power or added authority. He local roadways during a meet- acted as Board of Selectmen out of the running for a Safer the data that we provide to the also stated that he feels his con- ing on July 14 after hearing ini- chair during the June meeting. Roads Grant because the town public and members of this cerns or the topics he brought tial concerns last month from Singer explained that he didn’t is now considered too safe to board and town management to the board in June are being a citizen and former member want to rush into the conversa- qualify. to make sure it’s accurate and addressed adequately. He clari- of the town’s Civilian Traffic tion in June seeking instead to Discussing Smolski’s data to take our time and do our fied that he respects the police Commission. have selectmen do some infor- from the June meeting, Singer homework first,” Singer said. and the job they’ve done, but During the Board of mation gathering to be better also noted that this data doesn’t The meeting also discussed that it’s not just about sta- Selectmen’s meeting on June prepared to answer questions differentiate between vehicles, the charge of the Civilian tistics. It’s also about driver 23 former Civilian Traffic and maybe clear up any con- meaning the stats only show Traffic Commission which behavior. Commission member David cerns or misconceptions. He how many times cars travel on Selectman Singer said was “It’s about speed on the road- Smolski joined selectmen to said he felt some of the data the road not how many individ- formed at the request of ways. It’s about roadways that offer his concerns about contin- presented in June painted pic- ual cars use the roadway. then-acting Police Chief David actually accommodate vehicles ued traffic safety issues includ- tures that “might not be entire- “I think if we’re actually Charette who wanted the traveling multiple directions, ing a recent accident at the ly accurate” and that he feels going to use that data that we commission to be an adviso- pedestrians, people walking intersection of Center Depot the Board of Selectmen was, should be well aware of how ry board and a “repository of their pets, bicyclists, it’s about Road and City Depot Road, as intentionally or unintentional- to read and interpret that data. ideas” and not be given author- roadways that accommodate well as stats collected from the ly, accused of not doing enough As a private citizen I don’t ity outside of that distinction. all of those types of people and town’s police department that to curb the traffic concerns in know how so I had to go to Michael McGrath, a recently vehicles,” Smolski said. “It’s counted more than 20,000 vehi- town. law enforcement and ask for a retired Charlton Police Officer great that people are interpret- cles driving on his road in a “It was, I believe, at least brief education. What I learned who chairs the Civilian Traffic ing the statistics. That’s fantas- week’s time, many exceeding insinuated at the last meeting was that it’s not 21,000 different Commission, said that the com- tic. The devil is in the details. the posted 35-mph speed limit. that the Board of Selectmen cars going down that road. It’s mission never sought authority It doesn’t bother me that 20,000- Smolski further showed con- hadn’t done anything, hadn’t actually not cars, it’s counting to enact change on its own, but plus vehicles accounts for the cern that the Civilian Traffic taken action, weren’t prioritiz- trips. I learned how they inter- rather gathered information same car traveling to and from Commission had not met ing. I wanted to point out that pret that and what it actually and made recommendations down the road. That doesn’t for several months and that we actually did. In January of means and that 21,000 cars trav- where they felt appropriate. He bother me whatsoever. What selectmen had not addressed 2020, we did send a request to eling a section of road in one confirmed that the town has bothers me is the rate of speed letters from the commission. the state. Two months later, week could mean realistically seen effective change with the the vehicles travel in front of Selectmen chose to continue right after COVID hit, we there was actually only about new traffic enforcement officer my house.” the conversation to the July finally heard back from the 11,000 or 10,000, half the num- on hand and that the inactivity Selectmen indicated that 14 meeting with the intent of state – The state actually did ber, of actual different cars, of the commission in 2020 has they would like to maintain the inviting the police department provide some guidance. That possibly less,” said Singer. been due to the ongoing pan- Civilian Traffic Commission to join the discussion and allow guidance did not involve in The selectman also said the demic and a lack of concerns to and maybe reconstruct it and selectmen the opportunity to any way, shape or form speed- accident that Smolski had address from citizens. charge it as the “repository of gather data of their own. bumps, islands or rotaries. In mentioned in the prior meet- Before the discussion con- ideas” it was designed to be. During the July meet- fact, they were very specific ing was the result of a medical cluded, David Smolski said ing, it was revealed by Town around enhanced signage and emergency, not speed or igno- Administrator Andrew Golas enhanced panting,” Singer rance for rules of the roadway. that the town had discussed let- said. All of this was Singer’s way of ters from the Civilian Traffic He went on to note that in pointing out that when consid- Commission in January and 2018 Charlton hired a full-time ering how Charlton proceeds, that they even consulted with traffic enforcement officer, the progress they’ve made and the Massachusetts Department Derek Gaylord, who he called the progress still to be made a “star” at the job. According it’s important for everyone to

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then earned his Juris Doctorate was elected Sheriff of Worcester EVANGELIDIS from the Temple University County and has served since continued from page A1­­­ School of Law in 1987. Prior to his January of 2011. elected service in Massachusetts, Massport is a financially inde- public servant like Sheriff Evangelidis served as an assis- pendent authority that owns Evangelidis as chairman of our tant state prosecutor in Miami- and operates Boston Logan board,” said Massport CEO Lisa Dade County, Fla. He was also International Airport, the public Wieland. “His leadership has an assistant district attorney in container and cruise terminals guided Massport through peri- Suffolk County and worked at in the Port of Boston, Hanscom ods of rapid growth and unprec- the law firm of Pellegrini and Field, Worcester Regional edented crises, and he will serve Seeley from 2000-2010. Airport, and several real estate the authority well as we plan for Evangelidis was elected holdings and public parks in and manage the new normal.” to the Massachusetts House Boston. Evangelidis received a of Representatives in 2002 Massport is governed by a sev- Bachelor’s degree in econom- and served the 1st District of en-member board. All members ics from the University of Worcester for eight years. He serve without compensation. Massachusetts-Amherst in 1983, 8 • The Auburn News • Friday, July 24, 2020 Opinion/Commentary Great Grilling Tips What should Summer is here and Grilled fish has fabu- A Stonebridge Press Weekly Newspaper neighborhood back yards ake lous flavor! If you’re cook- you do with an 25 Elm Street, Southbridge MA 01550 T are filled with the aroma ing it in an aluminum Tel. (508) 764-4325 • Fax (508) 764-8015 the www.StonebridgePress.com of foods barbequed to per- foil packet, first spray inheritance? fection! 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It appears that the physically hit by a brick, nation has never been more but you can certainly suffer A friend of mine who is you could use the money for other her a top spot on this list. long-term goals, such as funding Lastly, we have Led Zeppelin. The divided. It has put us on the the loss of friendships and a Doctor of 35 years post- edge and I’m witnessing ed a comment about the a tax-advantaged 529 college sav- English rock band was formed in 1968 incite anger that dominates people I know speaking and your life. effectiveness of masks and ings plan for your children. out of London. There’s something acting in ways I would have a young nurse offensively You also might use part of your about Robert Plant’s voice that pulls otherwise never imagined. I rarely post anything on offered him her nursing inheritance to donate to the char- us in and makes us want to pay atten- How we respond to what’s social media that is contro- books, as if he was totally itable organizations you support. tion. He goes from story teller to rock happening in our world is versial. I use Facebook and uninformed and she had Due to recent changes in tax laws God in a flash. The lyrics of their as important as the events other apps to keep up with all the answers. It devolved that caused many people to stop discography pretty much cover any themselves. friends and family, post my quickly into a raging mess. itemizing their deductions, char- advice you need in life. There isn’t columns and news about itable groups are in more need of one Led Zeppelin song you can listen Respond to circumstanc- my books. I’m a very casual I chose to respond rath- support than ever. to, where you won’t find your foot es rather than reacting. social media user. er than react. Trust me, I And last, but certainly not tapping the floor, or your hand hit- could have easily let my least, take this opportunity to ting your steering wheel in rhythm. There is a difference. I’ve been following emotions rage but instead, review your goals. Is your inher- One of our reporters came back A response is thoughtful the Covid-19 issues with I just deleted the post and itance large enough for you to with Tom Waits as her first pick. while a reaction is often intense interest. The great went on with my day. adjust your planned retirement “He’s a wordsmith and broke musical “knee jerk” in nature. A mask debate rages on. For age? And if that age may indeed ground.” Waits has been described as response is measured, every medical profession- Yes, I was bothered and change, what about your other focusing on the underbelly of society, while a reaction is often al that says masks are not hurt by a few of the com- plans for retirement? Will you using his gravelly voice, inspired by the first thing that comes helpful, there seems to be ments. But more than any- now be free to travel more or Bob Dylan and the folk music scene. to mind and is usually emo- twenty-five that say they thing I watched in wonder- pursue other hobbies? Will you Next on Larcom’s list was tional. When we calmly work. I ran across a picture ment as rational and smart even need to modify the way you respond, it often disarms people so openly and pur- Australia’s Nick Cave. “He’s a story that showed how the virus invest for your new reality, pos- and relaxes others to do the posefully began attacking teller and has evolved his sound with is spread and how masks sibly by taking a less aggressive same. Reactions are what can help. The best data I others who disagreed. My time.” approach? Again, a financial pro- we see playing out on our can find say that masks response was to delete the Last on her list was PJ Harvey. fessional can help you answer streets and in social media. can reduce the spread of posting and stop giving these questions. “She is unapologetic with her lyr- the virus by up to 65%. space for others to react ics,” said Larcom. Someone thought enough of Relax. Take a breath. The Nothings perfect. Certainly in anger and immaturity. you to leave you a valuable inher- Harvey, hailing from England, world is not coming to an not a mask, but a 65 percent Once the post was gone, itance – so use it wisely. began her musical career in 1988. end. The truth is that cable reduction is significant. We everything on my page Harvey is considered punk blues, news, and reactions to it, teach our kids to cough and normalized and I assume This article was written by indie rock and alternative rock. are playing out on social sneeze into their arms. It’s everyone else went on with Edward Jones for use by your Sports Editor Josh Spaulding had media and encouraging us also not perfect but better their day. local Edward Jones Financial Garth Brooks at the top of his list. to believe otherwise. Don’t than coughing into the Advisor. Please contact Dennis “Name one song of his that is bad,” believe it. As bad as you open. If true, isn’t a mask I’m not smarter or bet- Antonopoulos, your local Edward he joked. may believe things are better than nothing? ter than anyone else, I just Jones Advisor at 5 Albert St., today, tomorrow the sun choose to respond rather Next was The Beatles, who Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832- will rise and a new day will than react. I choose to be “changed the world of music,” said So, I posted the graphic 5385 or dennis.antonopoulos@ begin. Yes, take a breath positive and not add fuel Spaulding. and commented, “I think edwardjones.com. Edward Jones, and relax. A new day is to the fire of negativity. Last on his list was Taylor Swift. “I this makes sense.” I didn’t Member SIPC know of nobody who has adjusted her coming. expect the firestorm that Some do the same thing, career so successfully and continued quickly followed. The first while the majority do not. Like the streets, to be loved by her fans.” comment from a friend Turn To POSITIVELY page ­­­A9 Facebook can be dangerous Friday, July 24, 2020 • The Auburn News • 9 Great fishing a few hours away

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Laborer, Water Department: Town of Spencer Water Department seeks ap- plicants to fill the position of Laborer. This posi- tion will work with Water Operators in the dai- ly maintenance of the water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. The ideal candidate elp anted will have a High School diploma from a vo- H W cational school, have strong math and science skills, and be willing to continue their educa- The Town of Interim Town Clerk: tion in the water industry including obtaining North Brookfield The Town of Spencer seeks an experienced interim Town Clerk to serve until the professional licensing as a Water Treatment and is looking to hire an Accountant May 9, 2021 Annual Town Election. This position is responsible for administrative Water Distribution Operator. Experience with and a Treasurer. operating lawn care equipment and hand pow- and supervisory responsibility for the administration of federal, state, and local er tools beneficial. The candidate will be subject Please visit www.northbrookfield.net statues and elections; maintenance of official municipal records; recording and certi- to emergency call-ins for water main breaks. JOBS for more information. fying proceedings of all town meetings; overseeing the annual census, voter registra- This entry level position fits into the succession tion, vital records; and the issuance of various licenses and permits. plan for the department. Pay for this position Submit your resume to A complete job description is available on the Town Website at www.spencerma.gov. ranges from $19.41/hr. to $23.16/hr. and in- [email protected] Salary range is $60,000 to $71,879 (prorated). cludes a generous benefits package including by August 3, 2020. clothing allowance, continuing education, and Submit application, cover letter, resume and standard Town application form, license cost reimbursement. available at https://www.spencerma.gov/home/pages/employment-opportunities to Submit resume and standard Town application Spencer Memorial Town Hall, Attn: Dr. Ralph Hicks, available at www.spencerma.gov to FOR ADVERTISING 157 Main St. Spencer, MA 01562 or via email to [email protected]. Town of Spencer, Town Administrator’s Office, Applications accepted until July 31, 2020 at 11 am. 157 Main Street, Spencer MA 01562. INFORMATION Subject to Union Rules and Regulation, Applicant interviews will occur on August 3 through 5. The Town of Spencer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO Employer. CALL 508-764-4325

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ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT – 112 Gore Rd! NORTH POND! Sucker Brook Cove! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER – 4 Jeffrey St! 5 Rm, 2 Bdrm, WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT - 3 Lakeview Rd! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Ideal Summer or GRAFTON – 168 Brigham Hill Rd! 8 Rm Garrison Colonial set on 1.3Acres! 8 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath Ranch is Ready for You! Southwestern Exposure! 2 Bath Ranch! ¼ Acre Lot! Liv Rm w/ Yr Round 6 Rm Ranch! Western Expo – Beautiful Sunsets! Near All the Excitement that “Indian Ranch” 4 Comfortable Bdrms & 2 Full Bthrms! Freshly Painted, Floors Recently Gorgeous Sunsets! Unique Waterfront! An Open Floor Plan! Lake Views Cathedrals & Bay Window! Eat-in Kit w/ Refinished! Spacious Kit w/Lunch Counter! SS Appliances w/Gas Cook-Top! from Nearly All Rooms! 2x6 Construction! Energy Efficient Blinds in Isl! Master w/Walk-in Closet & Full Bath! provides, Dining, Concerts & the Indian Princess! An Arched Bridge to Your Own Private Island, a Great Grand Dining Rm for Family Gatherings! 19x26 Living Rm w/Pellet Stove! Every Room! 4 Oil Tanks - Fill Up Once a Year! C/Air! Gas Fireplace! Hall Bath w/Laundry! Freshly Painted Int! Place to Enjoy the Lake from! Open Flr Plan! Being Sold Fully Furnished! Recent Kit w/Quartz Counters, Master Bdrm w/Dble Closets & Hot Tub! Bright & Airy Mudroom out to the Whole House Fan! Meticulously Cared For! Large workshop! 3 Car Front & Rear Decks! Partially Fenced Yard! Breakfast Bar, SS Appliances, Tile Flr & Recessed Lighting! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr, 6x14 Lake Facing Picture 2 Car Garage! Furnace & Hot Water Tank 5 Years Young! Radon tested at 2.5! Garage! Carport! 2 Sheds w/Electric! Back Yard is Perfect for Family Oil Heat! Town Services! Garage! Lakeside Window & Stone Frplc! 3 Remodeled Bdrms w/Ceiling Fans & Hrdwd Flrs! Master w/Bath & Laundry Newer Roof on Garage & Breezeway! New Well Water Tank Installed! Title V Gatherings! Plenty of Off Street Parking! Summer is Here! $539,900.00 Beach & Boat Ramp Near! $249,900.00 in-hand! Property Abuts Grafton Land Trust - Hiking Trails Right Out Your Back Closet! Screen Porch w/Lake Views! Dock! Carport! Shed! Still Time for this Summer! $579,900.00 Door! Convenient to Routes 90, 9 & 20! Immediate Occupancy! $449,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 62 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 51’ Level Waterfront WEBSTER LAKE - 11 Bay View Rd! One of the Lake’s Premier Properties! 9,822’ of Nice! .68 Acres of Park Like Grounds! 297’ Waterfront! $4 Million Spent, Nothing Spared! 17 Rms! 5 Water View Bdrms, 5.5 Bathrms! Brazilian Cherry Hrdwd Flrs, Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Panoramic Lake Views! 11 Rms, 6 Bdrms, Grand & Spiral Stairways! Elevator, Ground Flr to Master Suite! In-door Resistance Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Bthrm w/Steam 4 Bathrooms, 3,269’ A/C’d Colonial! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Formal Din Rm w/ Shower off Exercise Rm! Billiard Rm! Media Rm! Center Isl Granite Kit w/Viking Gas Range, Sub-Zero Frig, Pantry & Breakfast Cherry Hrdwds! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Cherry Hrdwds! Slider to Waterfront Bar! Open Flr Plan! Din Area, Fam Rm w/Entertainment Center w/Wet Bar! Formal Din Rm, Frplc Liv Rm & Atrium! Library Deck! Spacious 1st Flr Master Bdrm w/Full Bath, Cherry Hrdwds & Walk-in Closet! w/Deck! Waterfront Master Suite w/Office, Bdrm w/Triple Glass Dr to Private Deck w/Lake Views, 3 Walk-in Closets, Bathrm w/Multi-Head Shower, Whirlpool, Dble Vanity, Separate Commode/Bidet/Sink Area! 16 Z’s of Updated Geothermal Heat/A/C! Frplcd Lower Level Fam Rm! 1st & 2nd Flr Laundries! 2 Car Garage! $999,900.00 Recessed Lights & Fire Sprinklers Through Out! 3 Car Garage! Generator! Slate Roof! Reward Yourself! $2,499,900.00

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Licensed in MA, CT & RI 3 ACRE COMMERCIAL SITE! APPROX. 550 FT ROAD FRONTAGE ON DEPOSIT ON STATE HIGHWAY RTE 193 A/K/A THOMPSON ROAD. STRATE- GICALLY NESTLED BETWEEN TWO , (2) I-395 (NORTH & SOUTH) FIRST TIME OFFERED! Meticulously Cared for & Loved ~ 4 ON-RAMPS & TWO (2) I-395 (NORTH & SOUTH) OFF-RAMPS. We Want Bedroom / 2 Bath, 1963 Cape! Natural GAS Heat.Town Services! PROPERTY DIRECTLY ABUTS I-395! 48’X80’ BUILDING, 7,680 SF Boiler - Just like New! Corner Lot. Garage! 2nd Flr - 2 Lg Bdrms! TOTAL! LOWER LEVEL USE AND ACCESS THRU DRIVE IN GARAGE 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, This House is Ready for a New DOOR! NATURAL GAS! HIGH TRAFFIC ~ HIGH EXPOSURE! MANY Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! Family, is it YOU?? Call today, Don’t Delay! $272,900. POSSIBLE USES. WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED?! $600,000. June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

DUDLEY - 25 MARSHALL TER. WEBSTER - 36 PARK AVENUE DUDLEY - 5 FAIRVIEW AVE LAND DUDLEY - LAND 0N PACKARD DRIVE WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Po- tential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer. SORRY SOLD $70,000 Webster - 85 Upper Gore w/View of the Lake. 1+ acre! Much work done! Artesian well, Septic Design,& SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Conservation NEW PRICE $115,000 Custom Hip Roof Ranch ! 1,480+- Sqft. One Level Living. Well cared for Colonial on Park Avenue! Webster - Cooper Rd 2 Buildable Lots! Water/Sewer 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath ranch. 16,000 Spacious Open Floor Plan. Combination Kitchen/Dining Hardwoods! Formal dining room, eat in Access, Zoned Lake Residential! $49,000. ON DEPOSIT w/Breakfast Bar, Cooktop Range & Built -in Oven, 3 Large ft lot. Plumbing for lower level bath. Privacy!! Off Ridge Drive - 2 abutting Lots Bedrooms w/Large Closets, Linen Closet, 1st Floor Laun- kitchen, 3 bedrooms! Hollywood Bath. Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat dry Room, Hardwood Floors, Separate Bath Tub & Show- Garage. Needs little updating. Recent offered as a package. Each, has there own Deed land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 1-1/2 baths total. deck! Garage! Freshly description. Lot# 19 Contains 27,699 SF of er. Forced Hot Water Heat by Oil w/High End Cast Iron Buderus Furnace. Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River front- Baseboard, Recently Shingled Roof, Overlooks Attractive, Painted! $264,900. land area, Lot# 20, Contains 24,883 SF of land assisted sale $248,500. age! Possible to be subdivided. $99,900 Level Landscaping! $274,900. area. Total 52,582 SF. / 1.2 acre. $50,000. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

Webster - New Lake Listing! WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD WEBSTER LAKE - 100 LAKESIDE AVE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! EXTREMELY WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Extraor- UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT dinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living in PROPERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath mind, Custom Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room, upscale features & Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Webster amenities! Nicely situated on a .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake Lake’s South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely frontage! Enhanced by a all natural shoreline, exceptional views, profes- private w/direct Lake access. The home offers a full sional landscaping & privacy. All you need to live is located on the 1st ON DEPOSIT floor… including a grand 2 story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gour- finished LL w/walkout access, a screened-in 18x20 met kitchen, lake facing dining , half bath & laundry, formal dining room, patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage shed. Park media room & spacious 1st floor guest BR Suite w/private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced lake-facing corner master suite w/ like grounds! $375,000 luxurious private bath, 3 more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! It Truly is a Great Opportunity to Own Something Special! Remember, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. SORRY, SOLD!

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