Third Time Makes the 'Dream'
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Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Linwood, Whitinsville and North Uxbridge Vol. V, No. 35 Complimentary to homes by request ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM Friday, June 24, 2016 THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Third time makes the ‘dream’ a reality “Act as if it were impossible to fail.” Dorothea Brande INSIDE A2-3 .................LOCAL A4-5 .............. OPINION A8 ............ OBITUARIES A7 ........ SENIOR SCENE A11 .............. SPORTS A6 ............. CALENDAR B4 ...........REAL ESTATE B5 .................. LEGALS Nick Ethier photos EDITOR’S From left, Whitinsville Christian co-captains Owen The Whitinsville Christian boys’ tennis team rushes the court following Gabe Brookhouse and Ben Koopman celebrate after the OFFICE HOURS Brookhouse’s No. 3 singles win that propelled the Crusaders to a 3-2 victory over Dover- Crusaders won the Division 3 boys’ tennis state Sherborn in the Division 3 state title match. championship, 3-2, over Dover-Sherborn at St. John’s MONDAYS 12-5 High on Thursday, June 16. WEDNESDAYS 1-5 FRIDAYS 1-5 WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN BOYS’ TENNIS WINS STATE TITLE LOCAL BY NICK ETHIER final, the match was tied at 2-2 the Division 3 state champi- through back spasms in the SPORTS STAFF WRITER and Brookhouse was the only onship last Thursday, June 16 second set, persevered, defeat- SHREWSBURY — Although Crusader left on the court. at the St. John’s High courts. ing the Raiders’ Jake Budd, he just finished his fresh- He won his match, moving With the score again tied at 2-6, 7-6 (7-0), 6-4. man year at the Whitinsville Whitinsville Christian for- 2-2, Brookhouse’s match was “Gabe Brookhouse real- Christian School, a young ward in the tournament. the decider as it headed to the ly pulled it out,” said his but experienced Gabe “That’s where I kind of third set. A win would pro- grandfather, Don Koopman, Brookhouse has endured became used to the pressure,” duce their first state title for who doubles as Whitinsville many pressure-packed situ- he said. “It was like the best boys’ tennis in school history, Christian’s head coach. “He ations playing No. 3 singles feeling ever. I love the pres- while a loss would end their had several championship for the boys’ tennis team. sure.” season in the state champion- points and finally came The first fluke Competing against Hopedale Fast forward a year later and ship match for the third con- through in the third one, I fishing trip of High last season in a Central the Crusaders were battling secutive year. Mass. Division 3 district semi- Dover-Sherborn Regional for Brookhouse, who battled Turn To TENNIS, page A11 the year Page A5 LEARNING Report: Vallee keeps the rhythm Breast NORTHBRIDGE NATIVE RECEIVES TOP LOCAL PERCUSSIONIST AWARD BY GREG BARLOW cancer rate NEWS CORRESPONDENT NORTHBRIDGE — While listening to local stations like high WAAF (107.3), 94 HJY (94.1), or Rock 101.1, you may have heard percussionist A.J. Vallee keep- BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER ing the beat to songs like “Your Life” by one of his more recent NMS teams up Susan G. Komen Southern bands called Starr Faithfull. with fire depart- New England’s Community Vallee, a native of Profile of Breast Cancer in Northbridge, was recognized ment for Mars Massachusetts 2015 report for his dedication and involve- Lander Project showed that there is a clear ment in the local music scene disparity in death rates based as a percussionist, as he Page A10 on socioeconomics, race earned the WMRC Favorite and education levels in the Local Drummer/Percussionist Commonwealth. Accolade during WMRC’s 2016 After the American Cancer annual Local Music Awards Society reported in a 2015 study Ceremony at Liz’s Diamond in Courtesy photos SPORTS that Massachusetts had the sec- Hopedale on Sunday, June 12. ond highest incident of breast Joining Vallee that night was A.J. Vallee, a native of Northbridge, was recognized recently with the WMRC Favorite Local Drummer/Percussionist Accolade during WMRC’s 2016 annual Turn To CANCER, page A14 Local Music Awards Ceremony Sunday, June 12. Turn To VALLEE, page A14 E. coli found in Uxbridge water sample BY GREG BARLOW supply after heavy run, if a pipe- ty, we like to help out when Superintendent Kevin Carney NEWS CORRESPONDENT line breaks, or if the water treat- people are in need,” said WCC canceled school for Monday, UXBRIDGE — By now, ment fails. Regardless, E. coli Executive Director Heather June 20, which happened to be Hot start con- Uxbridge residents are probably can cause diarrhea, headaches, Elster. “Giving people showers the second to last day of school. tinues for getting sick of brushing their cramps, or illness outside the and a locker room to use is some- Several businesses across town teeth, preparing food, making intestinal tract and is especially thing simple we can do to help remained closed as well. Northbridge ice, and cleaning dishes with alarming to kids, senior citizens, our families in the Blackstone To end the water boil adviso- Legion follow- bottled or boiled water. and those with weak immune Valley.” ry, the town’s Water Department As most residents know by systems. To solve the problem, the must conduct two consecutive ing 3-0 win vs. now, the Uxbridge Department The Whitin Community DPW has been trying to cleanse tests over a day period, both con- of Public Works confirmed that Center, located at 60 Main Street the supply through flushing it firming clean water. Milford a water sample tested positive in Whitinsville, has offered with chlorine, while investigat- For more information or to Page A12 for E. coli bacteria on Father’s residents of Uxbridge (even ing the cause of contamination. keep up to date, contact the Day weekend. E. coli is classi- non-members) access to its Both wells and storage tanks are Uxbridge DPW at (508) 278-8616. fied as a coliform and indicates showers and locker room facil- being investigated. This report is up-to-date as of Contact the that the water may have been ities if they need a safe place to Until further notice, Uxbridge mid-afternoon Monday, June 20. Tribune editor contaminated with human or freshen up. The WCC is open residents are urged to boil their animal waste. weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 water for at least one minute or Greg Barlow may be reached at at aminor@ Contamination can happen p.m. and on the weekends from 6 use bottled water. The dilemma [email protected]. stonebridgepress.com when run-off enters the water a.m. to 2 p.m. has affected the entire town. “As a part of the communi- As a precaution, Uxbridge 2 • Friday, June 24, 2016 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Legislators support bill granting towns more local control BOSTON — State Representatives better rates on short-term investments. Muradian. “I believe my district will emergency; David K. Muradian Jr. (R-Grafton), It also empowers the chief administra- benefit from this vote and the indepen- • Authorizes the chief executive enti- Kevin J. Kuros (R-Uxbridge), and tive office in a municipality to autho- dence that comes with it, ensuring that ty of any city, town or government unit Joseph D. McKenna (R-Webster), rize deficit spending for snow and ice we will have a more open and transpar- to enter into a joint powers agreement recently supported comprehensive leg- removal without having to secure the ent government.” with another governmental unit for the islation giving cities and towns more prior approval of the local city council “As a former selectman, I understand joint exercise of any of their common flexibility and control over everything or board of selectmen. the frustration many town leaders powers and duties within a designated from contract procurement and munic- If a taxpayer has neglected or refused feel in conducting the business of the region; ipal borrowing to the issuance of liens to pay local taxes and has not filed a town,” said Representative Kuros. “I’ve • Eliminates the current procedure and the management of local stabiliza- good faith application for abatement, been a member of the Joint Committee under which DOR values state-owned tion funds. the bill allows municipalities to deny on Municipalities my entire six years land every four years, replacing that House Bill 4397, An Act to modern- local licenses and permits to that tax- in the Legislature, and it’s great to process with a statutory formula for ize municipal finance and govern- payer until the taxes are paid. Current see many of the suggestions I’ve heard determining the valuation every two ment, was approved unanimously law permits this collection method, but over the years in dozens of hearings years after the 2017 valuation required by the House of Representatives on a only if the taxpayer has been delin- incorporated into a single omnibus bill. by current law; 153-0 vote on June 15. The bill reflects quent for at least one year. The bill also I think our municipal leaders will be • Sets April 1 as the deadline for many of the priorities the Baker-Polito allows municipalities to impose liens very happy with this bill.” personal exemption applications in all Administration included in its own ver- on properties for unpaid fines. “I was happy to support this bill which communities, including exemptions to sion of the municipal modernization The statutes governing municipal builds upon the Baker Administration’s the municipal water infrastructure sur- bill filed last December by updating or construction procurement are also commitment to our local cities and charge, creating a uniform and consis- eliminating obsolete laws, streamlining modified by House Bill 4397.