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www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, December 13, 2019 Newsstand: 75 cents New town A long tradition of caring administrator MASONS WORKING IN CONCERT WITH AUBURN YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES announced BY JASON BLEAU Selectman Bill Borowski said VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT it came down to two factors for him, finances and relationship CHARLTON – After a brief building. but extensive search pro- “We have literally three cess the Charlton Board of fine candidates, and any one Selectmen has chosen the top of them could do a great job candidate to serve as their new for the town of Charlton,” said Town Administrator. Borowski. “The most import- In October, Charlton said ant characteristics that I was farewell to long-time town looking for were financial acu- administrator Robin Craver men, because we all know our leading the town’s top board to budget constraints especially initiate a search for a new hire with our capital expenditures with the goal of solidifying the over the next few years, and new administrator before the as important if not even more end of the calendar year. important is around relation- On Wednesday, Dec. 4, ship building. We all know selectmen welcomed the three we’ve had a tumultuous couple finalists, Barre town adminis- of years between boards, citi- trator Andrew Golas, former zens, administration, and those Bourne Town Administrator to me at the two biggest factors Thomas Guerino, and Mendon I was looking for – Those were town administrator Kimberly the two real drivers, at least for Newman to be interviewed in Courtesy Photo me.” a lengthy question and answer Borowski’s sentiments were Joel H. Prouty Lodge members braving the cold while filling the baskets, and delivering the donations session giving each individual echoed by many members of to the Auburn Youth and Family Services Center. time to share their experience the board with several agree- and goals for the Charlton com- ing that considering the town’s munity. In the end, Kimberly budgetary situation and sev- Newman was chosen as the AUBURN — Over the last 21 years, there Youth & Family Services shelves so they eral controversies in the last first choice to fill the vacancy has been a partnership that has evolved may assist local families. year that have created a void receiving the most first place between the Auburn Youth & Family There has been a bond molded between the between town leaders and the rankings among the select- Services and the local fraternal lodge of Auburn Youth & Family Services Executive public having personability men who each ranked the can- Masons, known as Joel H. Prouty Lodge Director, Sally D’arcangelo, the store man- and financial skills were cer- didates on their own private situated at 780 Southbridge Street, Auburn ager Ed Paquette and Jim Alicea, Asst. tainly at the top of their lists ballots. Golas was ranked sec- for annual food drives held on Nov. 16 & 23. Store Mgr. along with the Charity and Relief of qualifications. Even still, ond and would be the candi- Twice a year, the brothers at the lodge Committee of the Masonic lodge, chaired by Board Chair David Singer said date approached should nego- gather up their banner, tables, cold weather R.W. Daniel Barston. it didn’t make it any easier a tiations between the town and gear, and a crew to man their collection You can learn more about the Auburn decision and made the inter- Newman fall through. station outside of the Park’n Shop grocery Youth & Family Services, Inc. mission to views an integral part of the Prior to revealing their rank- store at 711 Southbridge St., Auburn. support families through Empowerment decision-making process. ings, the selectmen all praised The Masons are putting into action their and Community Collaboration on the Web “I had a certain hope to come the three finalists as worthy values of brotherly love, relief, and truth to at: www.ayfs.org from this. I think coming in candidates for the job which help, aid, and assist those that are less for- You can also learn more about the world’s I already had the impression several admitted made their tunate and in need of their assistance. They oldest & largest international fraterni- that I’d be looking at three rankings tough to finalize. In spend two consecutive weekends before ty through the Grand Lodge of Masons of incredibly talented people the end, though, each board Thanksgiving and before the Easter seasons Massachusetts on the web at: www.mass- who could do this job or they member had their priorities in to encourage their fellow man in assisting wouldn’t have made it this far, them in filling the pantries of the Auburn mind for what they were seek- Please Read MASONS, page A4 ing in a leader for the town hall. Please Read NEW TA, page A5 Region digs out after first major snow storm BY KEVIN FLANDERS The Route 9 corridor was on the nights of Dec. 1 & 2. West Brookfield following a by a backdrop of white. STAFF WRITER also hit hard, with school clo- As the snow continued to string of wet and windy days Craft fair organizers were sures taking place across the pile up, plow drivers saw cash for the annual tradition held in also pleased by the early season REGION – Worcester County area following a foot of snow. accumulate with every inch. the town center. Though res- snow, which got people in the residents spent much of last The Spencer-East Brookfield After lackluster winter seasons idents always show up ready spirit of Christmas shopping. week digging out from the sea- Regional School District was last year and in 2017 in terms to celebrate no matter what Holiday-themed fairs were held son’s first major snowstorm. among those to call off class- of snow accumulations, local the weather is like, the snow last week in East Brookfield, Accumulation totals var- es as late as Tuesday, Dec. 3, plow drivers said they appre- makes it far more memorable, Spencer, and Leicester, while ied widely, with some towns nearly 48 hours after the storm ciated the early season snow. officials said. Auburn is gearing up for its receiving significantly more began. Students were also thankful The snow-covered lawns annual major event at the high snow than their neighbors. In Leicester, meanwhile, for an extended Thanksgiving also added to the ambience of school on Dec. 14. Northbridge checked in with Mulberry Street was closed break, though they might be the annual Parade of Lights All in all, an early December about 22 inches of snow, while in the area of the airport due singing a different tune in June held in Spencer on Dec. 7. The snowstorm was as much a Warren also received just to high winds causing snow if too many snow days add up. event always draws thousands gift as it was an annoyance in under two feet of heavy wet drifts. Police in area towns also At the western edge of the of guests to the sides of Route 9 Worcester County. snow. Just to the west, Ware responded to multiple minor county, officials and residents for a holiday celebration, and only picked up about seven accidents, but most drivers alike were thrilled to finally the winter themes along the inches. avoided the peak snow times receive a White Christmas in parade route were augmented Charlton police raise funds for Harrington’s Cancer Center SOUTHBRIDGE — The Cancer donated their concession stand tip jar Center at Harrington received a check during a few home games, and the for $1,300 from the Charlton Police Police also set up a table at Treehouse Department on behalf of its fundrais- Brewing Company in October. Many, ing efforts for the Pink Patch Project. many thanks to our wonderful, sup- The Charlton Police Explorers, Police portive community for the generous Department and Charlton Dudley donation, which will assist so many Youth Football and Cheer teamed up patients who live right in south central to sell more than 100 patches, with 100 Massachusetts. percent of the proceeds going toward The Cancer Center in Southbridge. Retired Police Detective Mike McGrath said it was important for the group that the money raised Courtesy Photo directly supports patients in treat- From left: Stacy Delacruz, Harrington Infusion Nurse; Heather Staniszewski, Harrington ment. The Cancer Center has a ded- Infusion Nurse; Donna Kentley, PA, The Cancer Center at Harrington; Joseph Fantini, icated fund that helps patients and Executive Director of Fundraising for CDYFC; Austin Foyle, Lieutenant with the Charlton their families with co-pay assistance, Police Explorers; Stephanie LaChance, Charlton-Dudley Cheery Director; Beth Bourassa, medication expenses, transportation 6 5652510391 9 Treasurer, CDYFC; Graham Maxfield, Charlton Police Chief. and other helpful items. The CDYFC 2 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Friday, December 13, 2019 Relieving the pressure New Hope UCC breaks one box at a time! the mold to bring families Christmas fun! STURBRIDGE — New Hope United Church of Christ, “the fun church,” is once again reaching out to the community by hosting a free Christmas Carnival on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. While churches tradi- tionally use holiday time for fundraisers, New Hope UCC wanted allevi- ate some of the pressure on families of all variet- ies and to give them gift of laughter and holiday fun by hosting this free event. There will four or five craft and science sta- tions, four to five game stations, door prizes, a quiet corner for holiday storytelling, a simple lunch offering and a take home goodie bag for each child. It was all the brain- Courtesy Photo child of Liz Lamparth, Connie Thompson peeks over pile of Care Boxes as they get ready for shipping.