TOWN CRIER September 16, 2016 UPTON & MENDON, MASSACHUSETTS Vol. 24 No. 16 Est. 1993 • Mailed FREE to all 5,800 addresses in Upton and Mendon. www.TownCrier.us

Upton Heritage Mendon Kicks Off its 350th State Primary Brings Out Day Anniversary Celebration Few Voters On Saturday, October 1, By Michelle Sanford nominate Biagetti for the seat Upton Historical Society will Staff Reporter/Columnist in the November election. sponsor their annual craft and The September th8 State Edmondson received 56 votes vendor fair on the town common Primary was a “very quiet day” in the Primary from Mendon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With for poll workers at Miscoe Hill residents. entertainment, a trivia contest, School, according to Mendon’s Democrat and Gardner City and face painting, there’s sure to be something there for everyone! Town Clerk Margaret Councillor Matthew CJ Vance In addition, the VFW hosts Bonderenko. “Out of 4,220 is running for Councillor a 5K run that morning; United registered voters, we had 153 and received 77 votes from Parish has a yard sale; Friends people show up,” she said after Mendon voters. He will face of the Upton Library hold a the polls closed. Upton polls off against Republican Jennie book sale; and the Upton Fire were also quiet. Caissie for the position in Department has an open house. While there were no races November; Caissie received Entertainment will include in Mendon for the September a total of 53 votes in the children’s singer and entertainer Primary, that will change September Primary from Alissa Coates performing at 10:30 a.m.; Johnny Diamond will come the November election. Mendon voters. offer six decades of great classic During the September Unopposed candidates on hits from noon to 1 p.m.; horse Primary, Milford Selectman the ballot in Mendon included and pony rides will be available and Democrat Brian Murray Representative in Congress at 1 p.m.; Dan Cloutier will give received 86 votes for the candidate, Democrat, James an unforgettable performance Representative in General McGovern who received at 1:15 p.m.; and Chickadee Court for the Tenth District. 84 votes and Republican the Clown will delight both the He will be running against incumbent Ryan Fattman of young and old during most of Hopedale Republican Susan Webster, who is running for the day Vendors and crafters will offer Biagetti. Biagetti’s name Senator in General Court, items for every budget. Vendors was not on the ballot but received 64 votes. And and crafters are still accepted. according to a press release, Republican Sheriff Lewis For more information, contact Susan Edmondson, whose Evangelidis, who is again Seema Kenny at 508-529-3197. Mendham Brush Association President Jon Dudley (left) and Highway Surveyor name was on the ballot for seeking another office, received Watch for more details in the Alan Tetreault came in costume to last weekend’s Ham and Bean Supper, which the Republican party for the 60 votes in Mendon. coming weeks. kicked off 13 months of events to celebrate Mendon’s 350th Anniversary. More than primary, will drop out the race. STATE PRIMARY 400 people attended the dinner. Kevin Rudden photo More photos on page 10. The Republican Party will then p 2

A Place to Gather and Be Informed; the New Taft Public Library Ready to Serve Mendon

PRSRT STD PRSRT PAID US POSTAGE #35 PERMIT MA UPTON, 01568 The new Taft Public Library is officially open and ready to welcome patrons following the Grand Opening Ceremony on September 13. The building had been opened since July, but finishing touches were still being applied all summer long. Dozens of the residents turned out for the ceremony which included dedication of a Kousa Dogwood tree on the library lawn in memory of Trustee Robert Carlson, who passed away this summer. Speaking during the ribbon cutting ceremony, Library Director Andrew Jenrich thanked the many people who helped with the project and said he hopes the new library will be a place where townspeople can gather and be informed. Helping cut ceremonial ribbon were, l-r: Mendon Selectman Rich Schofield, Trustee Chairman Amy Fahey, President of the Friends of the Taft Public POSTAL PATRON POSTAL CAR-RT-SORT WS MENDON, MA 01756 Library Gabrielle Porciello, Jenrich, State Rep. John Fernandes of Milford, former State Senator Richard Moore and Vice Chairman of the Taft Public Library Building Committee Moritz Schmid. Jane Bigda photo The Upton & Mendon Town Crier Town Mendon & Upton The Inc. Crier Publications, Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, Best Voting Community Businesses Invited to Contest on the Home Route 109 Update Meeting The Town of Medway and Medway Stretch Business Council are co-hosting a meeting With only the September Primary and to update local businesses the status of the November Election left, the 2015-2016 Route 109 Transportation Improvement Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation “Best Project on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 Voting Community” contest is nearing an a.m. at the Thayer Homestead. 2B Oak St, end. Medway. Businesses along 109 are especially The 19 towns that Sen. Bertonazzi encouraged to attend. represented in the House and Senate are DPS Deputy Director Dave D’Amico and to this point very closely grouped which Selectman Dennis Crowley will update means that any town could win with a timelines, locations, impacts and breaking good turnout in the upcoming elections. news related to reconstruction along Route The town with the highest percentage of 109, and Mary Becotte, Medway Director registered voters who actually cast their vote of Communications, will share information in each of the 2015-2016 elections will be on communication initiatives and Town the winner of the Senator Louis Bertonazzi support for businesses during construction. Foundation Citizenship Award and will be While there is no cost to attend, individuals declared the “Best Voting Community”. are asked to register in advance at the MBC The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars website, MedwayBusinessCouncil.org to will be presented a check for $1,000 and a allow for proper planning. Coffee and plaque for The Town Hall will be given to pastries will be served. the Selectmen. The voters of the community will be awarded a large banner proclaiming the town’s outstanding display of citizenship. Hopedale Cultural So, in addition to the most important task of electing a new President and other Council Grants elected officials, voters have a light hearted The Hopedale Cultural Council touch of friendly community competition as has set an October 17 deadline for an added incentive to come out and vote. organizations, schools, and individuals Five towns; Upton with 32.99 percent, to apply for grants that support cultural Douglas with 30.99 percent, Westborough activities in the community. Proposals with 30.51 percent, Mendon with 30.31 in the arts, humanities, and science that percent and Hopedale with 30.03 percent support projects such as exhibits, lectures, lead the pack at this point after having workshops, field trips, performances, and traded positions in the three completed artistic residencies may be submitted. elections. The Hopedale Cultural Council is Eight towns; Auburn, Milford with 25.07 part of a network of 329 Local Cultural percent, Webster, Sutton, Bellingham, Councils (LLC) serving all 351 cities and Dudley, Grafton and Northbridge make up towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC the middle group of communities. Program is the largest grassroots cultural And six towns; Oxford, Charlton, funding network in the nation, supporting Southbridge, Uxbridge, Blackstone and thousands of community based projects Millville trail the field. in the arts, humanities, and sciences every It is expected that, as in past years, the year. The state legislature provides an annual turnouts in the respective Communities appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural in the upcoming elections will change the Council, a state agency, which then allocates order considerably. funds to each community. The Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation This year the Hopedale Cultural Council Board of Directors are; Chairman Dr. will distribute about $4500 in grants. Carl DiGregorio, Treasurer Michael Previously funded projects included musical, Diorio, Clerk Attorney David Bertonazzi theatrical, and dance performances, lectures, and members; Cynthia Casey, Thomas and field trips. Cullen, Gail Crimaldi, Joseph Nigro, Janice For local guidelines and complete Guerriere and Julie Richards, along with information on the Hopedale Cultural Louis Bertonazzi, ex-officio. Council, contact Hopedale Cultural Council Chair Wilma Manning 508-478-0929 or [email protected] ◆ STATE PRIMARY from front page and the Town of Hopedale website: www. hopedale-ma.gov. Online application forms In Upton, it was an equally slow day at and more information about the Local the polls. In total, 202 voters out of 5,104 Cultural Council Program are available at active voters made their way to the polls www. mass-culture.org. during the September 8 Primary. Now that the State Primary is over, Upton residents will also help to determine two state races Hospital Welcomes in November. Running for Senate in General Court General Surgeon to will be incumbent Democrat Michael Medical Staff Moore versus newcomer and Republican Nora Fullington, MD has been candidate Mesfin Beshir. During the Nora recently appointed to Milford Primary, Moore received a total of 101 Fullington, MD Regional’s active medical staff. votes in Upton in the primary while Beshir She has joined the surgeons at received 100. And just like Mendon voters, UMass Memorial Medical Group at 91 Water Upton residents will also help decide on St. in Milford. the Councillor’s race between Vance and Dr. Fullington graduated from New York Caissie in November. In Upton, Vance, Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y. with a degree a Democrat, received 101 votes during in medicine in 2009. She performed a surgical the September Primary and Caissie, a residency at the University of Massachusetts Republican, received 100 votes. Medical School, Worcester, where she was Other Primary vote totals in Upton chief resident. Dr. Fullington completed included several unopposed candidates additional training as a research fellow including Democrat James McGovern for in pediatric surgery at Boston Children’s Representative in Congress who received Hospital. 101 votes, Republican incumbent David “We welcome Dr. Nora Fullington to Muradian of Grafton for Representative our medical staff,” states Edward J. Kelly, in General Court who received 100 votes, president and CEO, Milford Regional. “We and Republican Lewis G. Evangelidis are very pleased to have such a highly trained who received 100 votes for the Worcester physician join our surgery team.” County Sheriff’s seat. An appointment may be scheduled with Dr. Fullington by calling UMass Memorial Medical Group in Milford at 508-458-4250.

2 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Thanks To Yanks Commemorates 9/11 in Milford Annual Mendon Donnalee Shain Vice President of Thanks Annual Mendon To Yanks, center, Francisco Urena Secretaryof Veterans affairs for the Country Fair Since 1975 Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Country Fair Michael Shain, the founder of Thanks To Yanks are shown at the dinner to The Blessing Barn, Rte. 16 Mendon commemorate 9/11 in Milford. Secretary Urena was one of the keynote speakers at Saturday, October 8 ~ 10-5 the 10th annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 tribute dinner. Held on September 11, Rain Date - Sunday, Oct. 9 over 425 people attended the free dinner, to thank those who serve and the families FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL that love them. For more information visit thankstoyanks.org or like them on Facebook. Contributed photo.

Monthly Community Meals Free, nourishing meals offered monthly to all 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by in the local community. First Methodist Church of Milford volunteers. Second Tuesday 508-473-8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford. 6-7 p.m. Dinner, St. Mary of the Assumption org Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., Milford. Every Friday Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Society. 508- 12 noon Lunch, Blessing Barn, 146 South The Villionaires Livestock Display 473-2000 Main St., Milford. Sponsored by the Bethany Music from the 50s, 60s Last Wednesday Community. 508-478-0010. 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Last Friday ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by • Country Music on Stage (all day) • Free Wagon Rides • Petting Zoo 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- • Pumpkin Launching • Games & Ra es • Craft & Commercial Booths Every Thursday 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch, St. Mary of the Last Saturday • Pie Eating Contest (all ages) • Lions Club Food Court • Tractor Display Assumption Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., 6 to 7 p.m. Brown bag lunch/dinner, Unitarian • Pony Rides • 4-H Animal Exhibits Milford. Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Universalist Church, 23 Pine St. Milford, use Society. 508-473-2000 side door. Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus Third Thursday Parish of Milford. [email protected]. COME JOIN THE FUN! 5:30 p.m. Supper, United Parish, 1 Church St., Every Sunday Proceeds go to Lions Eye Research & Community Projects Upton. Donations accepted. Reservation, three 4:30-6 p.m. Supper, Unitarian Universalist days ahead by calling 508-529-3192. Church, 23 Pine St., Milford. 508-473-3589, or Last Thursday [email protected]. Sponsored by Mendon Lions Club and: 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Dean Bank • Eastern Security, Safe Co. • ImperialCars.com • World Band Computer Consultants • Charles River Bank • Custom Alarm Service • Milford National Bank • Tinio Corporation • Milford Federal Savings • Willowbrook Restaurant

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 3 FACEBOOK: Shellscapes by Marilyn Advertisers Club Introduces Imperial City hellscapeshellscapeshellscapesby MARILYN HOLMAN Sparkleberrys Opening October 1 SSS Open for the season: 1790 Quaker St., Northbridge & Mendon Lions Country Fair October 10 Behind the Blessings Barn

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They receive a frequently discount, Rte.16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event has giant in jazz and show business and feature article about their business (minimum 1/16 changed little over the years with country hosted by Harry Platcow, who is page ad) and listing in this directory. also the photographer for the Town music throughout the day, dairy animals Business Name...... Ad on Page on display, crafters, and vendors displaying Crier. Advantage Siding...... 12 their wares, free wagon rides, and great Anyone over 65 will remember Boucher Energy Systems...... 13 Bright Insurance Agency...... 2 food. the iconic piano riff at the beginning of the Route 66 TV C.J. Cilley Construction...... next Just as it was set-up to do over 40 years Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant...... 23 show (1960-1964). Nelson Riddle ago, the Country Fair continues to offer Cornerstone of Milford...... next nonprofit groups a free booth to raise funds wrote the music and the August 26 Cook Company...... 14 for their causes. Thousands of dollars have Jazz From the ‘Combs guest, Donn Country Bumpkins...... next CPR Etc...... next been raised by these groups over the years. Trenner, was the piano man during the song’s recording session. Crystal Industries...... 12 This year’s stage entertainment features Crystal Room...... 21 With over 135 recordings Donn Trenner, jazz pianist and composer, is the The Villanaires, singing those great Dewey Pest Control...... next featured guest on the most recent Jazz From the memory songs of the 50’s and 60’s. Other as leader or sideman, Trenn Diane’s Doghouse...... 11 ‘Combs, hosted by Town Crier photographer, Harry features of the Fair include the pumpkin- worked with the best: Stan Getz, Elizabeth Blake Orthodontic...... next Platcow. The recent show as sponsored by Town ERA Key Realty, Theresa Sannicandro...... next launching competition and Kids Fair with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Ben Webster, the list goes on. Crier publications. Harry Platcow photo Extra Mile Tutoring...... 16 magic shows, face painting, pie-eating ET Home Maintenance...... 12 He was also Music Director for contest, and pony rides. Flooring America...... next One of the long time traditions at the Nancy Wilson, Ann-Margaret, His career goes from the beginnings at age 18 when Frank's Appliance...... 19 Fair is delicious foods served at the Lions Jack Jones, Shirley MacLaine. Rod he wrote an arrangement performed by Glenn Gibson Natural Pet Resort...... 11 Dr. Janet Goguen, DMD...... 9 food court. The menu includes hot dogs, McKuen and others. Miller’s Army AF Band, to his recent autobiography Jazz From the ‘Combs features Heritage Siding & Window...... next hamburgers, sausage and pepper subs, where he tells it all. The show was sponsored by Hopedale Country Club...... next great jazz and an informal chat meatball sandwiches, French fries and fried Town Crier Publications. Hopkinton Physical Therapy...... 19 dough. Ice cream and watermelon will also about Trenner’s life. Trenner on Jazz From the ‘Combs is aired on Milford TV, Hopkinton Eye Associates...... next be available along with cold drinks and keyboard plays and solo and then Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 38 on Iadarola Plumbing & Heating...... 14 Imperial Cars...... 3, 24 coffee. chats with his host, Platcow, about Tuesdays 8:30 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m., Fridays 9 his over 70 years in the business. Innovative Generator Service...... next The Mendon Lions Club thanks the p.m., and Saturdays 3 p.m. J.C. Parmenter...... 13 major sponsors including Charles River J.L. 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Do Not Call Registry MENDON Most people my age do not consider NOTES AND NOTATIONS themselves “seniors,” looking ahead to By Jane Bigda The National “Do Not Call” Registry MUSINGS their mid-70s as reaching that status. We is managed by the Federal Trade By Kevin Rudden still poke fun at those “old people,” as we 9/11 Is Still About Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer pretend we’re not on our way there, too. Tropical storm Those Who Were Lost protection agency. Once citizens register For example, I’ve seen a host of tee their phone number, telemarketers covered “Hermine” gave us shirts with slogans poking fun at aging: 9/11; it is hard to believe it by the National Do Not Call Registry have a touch of fall earlier • “With aging comes oldness.” has been 15 years. I was not up to 31 days from the registration date to this month, with temperatures dropping • “Inside every old person is a younger really focused on the anniversary until I started stop calling. and winds blowing – but, alas, no heavy one asking, What Happened?” getting press releases from the Thanks To Yanks, To register for the National Do Not Call rains to recharge our wells and restore • “Growing old is mandatory. the local organization that honors members of the Registry, call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866- the dust bowls we used to call our lawns. Growing up is optional.” military and their families and holds an annual 9/11 290-4326) from the phone number to be Fall is the season I’ve always liked the • “I may be old, but I got to see all the dinner. But the real impact of the day did not hit me registered, or register online at DoNotCall. best. It’s a time of change. The kids go cool bands.” until Sunday morning when TV covered the local gov. Phone registrations do not receive back to school, the sun sets earlier, and • “Goodbye, tension. Hello, pension” memorial events. a confirmation. Email registration will the leaves turn beautiful colors before we • “Give me my discount and nobody Luckily for me, none of my family or friends were receive a response with a link that must be get that last bit of summertime exercise gets hurt!” involved, so I was not directly affected. But seeing clicked on within 72 hours to complete the by raking them up. Our thoughts turn to • “Retirement: The pay stinks, but the the family members speak of their loved ones and process. the Old Farmer’s Almanac predictions of hours are great.” the then-little children, now grown-up, who lost a Telephone numbers placed on the how bad winter will be. • “Young at Heart. Slightly older in parent a decade and a half ago, brought back all the National Registry will remain on it Of course, school had barely started other places.” memories. permanently due to the Do-Not-Call when stores began selling Halloween And, of course, there’s texting for It was a beautiful September day in the Northeast, Improvement Act of 2007, which became candy and some even started to push seniors: with clear blue skies and a crisp feeling in the air. law in February 2008. The National snow shovels, snow blowers and • ATD = “at the doctor’s” A public relations officer, I was working in Rhode Registry is only for personal phone Christmas. • BFF = “best friend fainted” Island when someone in our building who had a numbers. Business-to-business calls and Autumn is also a time of life, when • CBM = “covered by Medicare” TV on said a plane had hit the World Trade Center faxes are not covered by the National Do you are no longer “young” but not yet • CUATSC = “see you at the Senior in New York City. As a larger TV in the conference Not Call Registry. Personal cell phone “old.” In golfing terms, you are just Center” room was turned on, we saw a second plane hit number may also be placed on the beginning the “back nine.”In football, • FWB = “friend with beta blockers” the south tower, leaving its outline in metal and National Do Not Call Registry. it’s just after half-time. But, society looks • FWIW = “forgot where I was” glass as it flew through the structure. We watched Placing a number on the Do Not Call at the “6” that makes up the first digit of • GGPBL = “gotta go, pacemaker in mostly stunned silence as events continued to Registry will stop most telemarketing your age and tells you that you are “old,” battery low” spiral downward until the last World Trade Tower calls, but not all. Because of limitations no matter how you feel about it. • IMHO = “Is my hearing aid on?” collapsed and over 3,000 died. in the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, When my father was alive, he would • LOL = “living on Lipitor” Since the attacks were centered on the East Coast calls from or on behalf of political proudly say – well into his 80s – that • ROFL… CGU = “rolling on the including a flight from Boston, we gradually learned organizations, charities, and telephone he was not old. He would point to my floor laughing and can’t get up” of local families, who had lost loved ones. My surveyors would still be permitted, as mother – who was five years older – and • TTYL = “talk to you louder” daughter’s flight to Chicago –she was an undergrad would calls from companies with which state, “I’m not old. Now, your mother, It’s all meant in fun, of course. But, at Northwestern – was delayed, so she and I made you have an existing business relationship, she’s old!” Since I am the youngest in nonetheless, after the spring and the drive west. In Cleveland, our halfway stop, the or those to whom you’ve provided express my family, my son, Tim, has evolved summer of your lives comes the fall and Sunday Plain Dealer filled its front page with small agreement in writing to receive their calls. my dad’s comment to a new generation: winter. How you deal with them is up to headshots of just some of the thousands of civilians If a number has been on the National Do “You’re not old, dad. Now, your sisters, you. Me? I’m off to enjoy my “over 55” who died that day. You could hear the quick intake Not Call Registry for at least 31 days and they’re old!” he jokes. discounts! of breath as people at the hotel’s breakfast buffet saw telemarketer calls, a complaint may be filed To me, age is just a state of mind. the paper and realized what all those b & w photos DoNotCall.gov or by calling 1-888-382- meant. 1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). What those b & w photos meant was that all To file a complaint, you must know our lives as Americans had changed but especially either the name or telephone number of Upton Telephone Directory! those who lost someone that day. And that is what the company that called you, and the date made 9/11 this year and every year so vivid. It is the company called you. You must provide 2016/17 UPTON TELEPHONE DIRECTORY not the confidence we lost as a nation, our sense of your registered phone number. You may IS IN PROGRESS. security or our freedoms. 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6 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Upton News Upton Building Celebrating 10 Years in Upton Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat, an opportunity to hand Demolished for Town out candy to Trick or Treaters from a car trunk, will be held at United Parish of Hall Parking Upton, 1 Church St. on Monday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m. The second annual event is for businesses, organizations and neighbors who love Halloween but don’t get to see many goblins in their neighborhoods. Participants are asked to decorate their car trunks, find their place in the church parking lot and come supplied with wrapped candy or treats. Last year 250 children enjoyed the evening, so please plan accordingly. Besides the treats, participants will enjoy spooky music, games and fun. Twenty-five spots are available; those interested should contact Jessica Murphy, 508-208-2906 or journeywithjessy@gmail. com

In order to make way for additional Upton JJ’s celebrated its 10th Anniversary in Upton with Christmas in July. Pictured is everyone’s Town Hall parking, a building located at 2 favorite Santa, Wayne Phipps of Mendon, surrounded by JJ’s crew. In the back row, Grove St. was demolished in late August. In second and third from the right are Johnna and John Gorman, owners of JJ’s. Dee Bagley February 2015 Special Town Meeting voters CONSIDER THESE!! Photography See Market Data and every MLS Listing at BillMcCormick.com agreed to purchase the foreclosed property for $80,000 to create the additional parking ➠ Coming Soon: UPTON CONDEX3 BR, spaces. Members of the Upton Historical Upton Mens Club Annul Golf Outing 1 bath, updates, o ce, high ceilings Commission sent the Selectmen a letter The Upton Mens Club Annual Charity valued at $100 or more. $249,000 stating their concerns over the plans, feeling ➠ the property had some historical significance. Golf outing is September 30 at Shining Sponsors and donors should Upton 4BR Colonial, 3.5 baths, in- According to the Commission, the Grove Rock Golf Course. Although the outing has contact Ricky Gaudette at 508-529- ground pool...... $575,000 St. building was constructed in 1883 and is sold out for golfers, additional community 2485 [email protected] ➠ Coming Soon: FALMOUTH YEAR the oldest contributing commercial building support is needed. Sponsors are needed for or Bill McCormick at 508-320-3500 ROUND, 3 BR, 2 bath, Edgewater Dr. in the town’s center. Officials published a Tee Box Signs at $75, Pin Flags for $175 and [email protected] Hole Sponsors for Longest Hole or Closest This event is a significant fund raiser $269,000 Request For Proposals to restore and remove ➠ UPTON: 3-horse barn or storage the building, but there was no response, to the Pin for $250. Each opportunity will for the Upton Mens Club allowing it to so Selectmen unanimously agreed to use display the sponsor’s logo and contact continue the charitable work it does in town facility for rent...... $700 $27,360 from the Risteen Beautification details. The deadline for sponsorships is supporting schools, seniors, beautification ➠ UPTON: 3 BR, 2 bath condo for rent Fund to demolition the building as the town September 22. projects and scholarships. The club is $2,250 prepares to pave the site. Jane Bigda photo Lead sponsor for the event again is 20 years old next year and its continued Phipps Insurance with major sponsors success depends on the generosity of Bill McCormick 112 Main Street, Upton MAPFRE Insurance and Russo Insurance. the community andCreated the hard8/5/16 work of its 508-320-3500 BillMcCormick.com Milford Regional / Fall Lecture Series Ad#1 BillMcProperty@ Donors are also needed for the raffle and members. gmail.com live auction,Mendon-Upton which will both feature Town items Crier / Half Page (10.25 x 7.5)

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Feeling the Burn: Living with Gastroesophageal Refl ux Disease These FREE lectures are Wednesday, October 19 at 7PM presented at Milford Regional’s Daniel C. Wiener, MD / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Physicians Conference Center Hospital/Milford Regional Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery on the ground fl oor of the Does heartburn keep you up at night? Do you experience chest pains unrelated to a heart attack or have frequent indigestion? You may have gastroesophageal refl ux disease, commonly known as GERD. main building, adjacent to Thoracic surgeon Daniel Wiener, MD, will discuss causes of GERD, how to manage the symptoms, the main lobby. and available medical and surgical treatments. FREE Registration is required, as A Fresh Look: The Latest on Facial Cosmetic Surgery seating is limited. Please Thursday, October 27 at 7PM call 508-422-2206 or visit William Recupero, DO / Tri-County Ear Nose and Throat Surgery milfordregional.org. Everyone ages, but you don’t have to let the hands of time define you. As you age, your face changes – both in bone structure and skin texture. Join facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon William Recupero, DO, as he discusses the changes in our facial features as we age and the surgical and non-surgical treatments he offers (facial fi llers such as Botox and lifts) to help keep you looking natural and refreshed. FREE

You Have Prostate Cancer. Now What? Thursday, November 17 at 7PM Jeffrey Steinberg, MD, FACS / Wayne B. Glazier, MD, PC Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men. Urologist Jeffrey Steinberg, MD, will discuss 14 Prospect Street • Milford, MA the symptoms and the latest treatment options available, including radical robotic prostatectomy, radiation therapy and other treatment advancements, as well as how to manage the impact prostate milfordregional.org cancer and treatment will have on your life. FREE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 7 Upton News Upton’s Cable Schedule Upton Selectmen Schedule Glowacki Begins To access Upton’s Cable Programming Schedule Pinning Ceremony for visit UptonMA.gov; click on Departments; scroll November 15 Town Meeting Dialogue About Former down to Cable Producer near the bottom of the Police Lt. Bruce Rivard By Michelle Sanford list and then click on UTC Cable Programming. Staff Reporter/Columnist Holy Angels Building The Upton Board of Selectmen has sched- Upton Meetings uled a Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, Upton Town government meeting dates, times, November 15. During a September 6 meeting, and locations for all boards, committees, and Town Manager Blythe Robinson provided commissions may be found at www.uptonma.gov the Board a preliminary list of articles to be considered for the warrant, some of which Upton Senior Center included capital purchases and a zoning bylaw change. The Upton Center is open Monday through According to Robinson, the warrant does Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by not close until September 30. Based on infor- phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are subject to change. Please call 508-529-4558 mation provided, there are 16 possible articles with any questions. to be voted on, however, that number could Friday, September 16 change once the warrant is finalized. “This is Shopping Trip to Franklin Farmer’s Market, just primarily to give us a heads up as far as During a September 6 Upton Board of 12:30 p.m. what’s been proposed and what’s been looked Selectmen’s meeting, a pinning ceremony Monday, September 19 at,” said Chair James Brochu of the tentative was held at the Town Hall to officially Shopping Trip to Market Basket, Oxford, articles so far. promote Officer Bruce Rivard to the rank 9:15 a.m. A number of the articles proposed are those Wellness Talk w/Jessica, 12:30 p.m. of Lieutenant. Picture: Upton Police Chief that were deferred during the May Annual Tuesday, September 20 Michael Bradley (left) pins Lieutenant Bruce Town Meeting. In an effort to take a cautious Fall Prevention Talk, 12:30 p.m. Rivard. Michelle Sanford photo Wednesday, September 21 approach concerning spending, the Board of Upton Police, 9 a.m. Selectmen and the Finance Committee agreed SHINE Appointments, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Upton Men’s Club Suppers to push a number of capital purchase articles Birthday Bash, 12:45 p.m. Don’t miss the return of the free Men’s to the November 15 meeting instead of voting By Michelle Sanford Thursday, September 22 Club Suppers at the Upton Center on on them in May. As a result, several articles Staff Reporter/Columnist Podiatrist Appointments, 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. It’s always on the November warrant could include a During a September 6 meeting, Ken Friday, September 23 a delicious meal and a great chance to replacement of the DPW’s highway roller total- Glowacki began some preliminary dialogue Walk in the Park, Milford Bike Trail, 9:30 a.m. catch up with friends from around town. ing $30,000 as well as two other replacement with the Upton Board of Selectmen Movie & Popcorn, 12:30 p.m. Remember—it’s for all seniors, not just the trucks totaling $54,000 and $42,000. concerning the possibility of commercial Men’s Club Supper, 5:30 p.m. men. Please call the Center at 508-529-4558 uses for the former Holy Angels Church Monday, September 26 The Selectmen gave some initial com- to register. located at 3 Milford St. Glowacki, who is Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, Job ments after viewing the draft. Selectman Gary Lots, Walmart Loop, Northbridge, 9:15 a.m. Daugherty said he had concerns about bring- also the town’s Treasurer/Collector, said he was coming forward as a citizen and not as Tuesday, September 27 Fall Prevention Talk ing the Village Center District bylaw forward. Apple Crisp Social, 12:30 p.m. “My biggest worry is the zoning bylaw change. an employee of the town. In recognition of Fall Prevention Wednesday, September 28 I just want to make sure we’re not rushing it In 2011, Holy Angels and St. Michael’s in Awareness Day, Physical Therapist Deb Upton Police, 9 a.m. and the town’s people have enough time to Mendon merged together to form the new Cathedral of the Pines Trip with Northbridge Lazarz share important tips on how to weigh in,” he said. St. Gabriels located in Upton. Since then, Seniors, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. avoid falls at the Upton Center, Farm St. on The Selectmen and Planning Board are St. Michael’s has been renovated into a new Thursday, September 29 Tuesday, September 20 at 12:30 p.m. The proposing the potential of a Village Center library for Mendon and the Holy Angels Shopping Trip to Westborough Farmer’s fun and informative presentation could Development bylaw that will establish a Village building was put on the real estate market. Market, 1 p.m. help save you a lot of aggravation down the Monday Center District meant to bring economic and Glowacki said he has the exclusive right road. Please call the Center, 508-529-4558, Tai Chi, 1 p.m. residential growth that will also fit the charac- to purchase the property, which he can to register. Tuesday ter of the community. initiate at his discretion. “I’ve been looking Card Players Group, 10 a.m. Selectman Robert Fleming questioned if the at marketing it not as residential but as Wii Games, 12:30 p.m. article concerning the tax rate could be placed commercial,” he said to the Selectmen, Wednesday Meet the Pastor of at the beginning of the warrant. Article 4 is adding that parking is a critical component Library Table, 11 a.m. United Parish of any commercial venture. Canasta, 12:30 p.m. seeking to offset the tax rate with free cash. “I Meet Pastor Lourey Savick of United Holy Angels sits adjacent to Memorial Thursday think the most important to the citizens is the Park with both facilities sharing parking Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m. Parish Church in Upton during an offset of the tax rate to keep it at the level it was Bingo, 1 p.m. open house on Thursday, October 6 at last year,” said Fleming. “That commitment we on the town’s municipal lot. In August, the Friday O’Toole family home, 104 Taft St. Upton. made—I just want to make sure we hold true Library Feasibility Committee discussed Blood Pressure Checks with EMT, 10:30 a.m. Stop by anytime between 6 and 9 p.m. to it so there’ll be no increase to taxation.” with Selectmen a potential site for a new Refreshments will be served. Another Meet Brochu said the Selectmen will continue library that was also adjacent to Memorial the Pastor gathering will be held in January reviewing the warrant at their next meeting. Playground and would need to utilize 2017. parking spaces from the same municipal parking lot. “Here we have a building that’s historic; that’s in the center of town. As far as its commercial usage, if it doesn’t get municipal parking it becomes a worthless piece of real estate,” said Glowacki. He explained, for example, if the 8,000 square foot building were renovated into a restaurant, regulations state there must be one parking space for every three patrons. He added that preliminary sketches show as many as 200 customers could fit on one floor. “That would be the maximum. It could be 50 or 60 as well.” Without any definitive plans in place concerning the Holy Angels structure, the Selectmen stated they weren’t ready to offer any feedback that evening. “Conceptually the idea is being laid out but there are no numbers,” said Selectman Robert Fleming. Selectman Chair James Brochu agreed. “To commit it to a certain business or establishment I would not be against it, but we would we need more information and facts,” he said. Glowacki stated it was not certain the structure would end up a restaurant but, “It would be a shame to see it empty for more y e ar s .”

8 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Mendon News Mendon 350th Selectmen Continue Liquor License Hearing for Anniversary Store Grand View Hours in October Need some anniversary memorabilia? By Michelle Sanford guests can sit outside or walk around. concerns with alcohol being consumed by Staff Reporter/Columnist Wedding ceremonies and other functions patrons throughout such a large area that The Mendon 350th Anniversary Store will The Mendon Board of Selectmen chose can also be held outdoors, weather make up the outside grounds. Mezzone be open at the following locations and to continue a public hearing concerning a permitting. added the intent would be for guests to dates in October. Stop by and help the town revised liquor license for the Grand View One of the issues the Selectman had with drink outside during a cocktail hour. celebrate. banquet facility located off of Uxbridge the new license concerned the language Acting Police Chief Dave Kurzcy was in • Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Rd. The Public Hearing was held on “to consider an application for an attendance at the meeting. Members of Maple St. September 7. alteration of premises of an all alcoholic the Board asked Kurzcy his opinion on the • Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Currently, the newly renovated Grand beverages license.” Selectman Mark Reil matter. He encouraged the Selectmen to the Mendon Country Fair View has a license which allows alcohol stated he didn’t believe the Board could determine how granting the revised liquor • Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to noon at 1 to be served inside the premises of the approve the revised license as the wording license might set a precedence for other Maple St. function hall. The revised liquor license on the application didn’t specifically state businesses in town that also serve alcohol • Saturday, October 29 at Mendon 350th would allow guests to drink alcohol on the the areas outside where alcohol would be and therefore may want to expand their Anniversary Dinner/Dance outside back premises and surrounding allowed. Selectman Chris Burke agreed. “I license to serve outdoors as well. grounds which overlooks Lake Nimpuc. don’t think we can just change this on the The Board asked Mezzone to alter Mendon Pitch League “We’re trying to create a premier venue,” fly,” referring to altering the wording that the wording on the application and The Mendon Pitch League held Thursday said Grand View representative Dyan evening. subsequently be reviewed again. They evenings at 7 p.m. will be returning to the Mezzone to the Selectmen. “For that The Board agreed if the wording wasn’t also planned to look into the other Mendon Senior Center in October 6. All type of venue, the grounds become very more specific on the license, the state’s concerns they had. The public hearing was age ranges and ability levels are welcome. important.” Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission continued to the next meeting scheduled Members contribute $5 a night per person The renovations to the Grand View (ABCC) could reject it. for September 14. to pay for the facility rental and to go out venue now include a large outdoor deck In addition, both Selectman Chair Rich to eat several times during the season. that covers the span of the building where Schofield and Reil said they had some New players, whether individuals or teams, interested in joining as either part of a three-person team or as a substitute should Month of October contact the Senior Center 508-478-6175 or Buy 3 get one free! NEED the coordinators, Wally and Ilene Matthews Shocks & Struts NATHANS’ at 508-478-3297 or wallymatthews@ comcast.net. Or better yet just show up on CASH? October 6. TOP DOLLAR Jewelers PAID for Gold, Troop 44 Can and Bottle 508-473-7375 Drive on October 1 Silver, 508-473-3233 157 Main Street Mendon’s Troop 44 Boy Scouts will be 21 Hastings Street Diamonds, holding their next can and bottle drive from MILFORD 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at Mendon, MA 01756 & Coins ... the Mendon Town Hall parking lot. Anyone with cans and bottles that they would like to donate, but is unable to drop them off, can Janet L. Goguen, DMD contact the Troop via e-mail at fundraising@ troop44mendon. RESTORATIVE & FAMILY DENTISTRY Proceeds from both the can and bottle • Complete Dentistry drive will be used to help fund Troop 44’s activities throughout the year. Troop 44 • Cosmetic Bonding would like to thank everyone for their • Porcelain Veneers, Crowns, & Bridges continuing support of Scouting in Mendon. • White Fillings & Mercury Free Restorations • Implants & Implant Supported Dentures Most Insurances • All periodontal services now available Accepted Celebrating Mendon, 42 Congress Street, Milford PERIODONTIST NOW ON STAFF: Sarah D. Shih, DDS, MS, DMSc 508-473-5511 Hiking Through its Open 113 Main St., Upton Plaza • 508-529-4591 Spaces As part of Mendon’s 350th celebration, there will be a series of hikes in homage to the community’s rural past and as an introduction to the beautiful protected open Let’s create a retirement space in town. On Sunday, October 2 Russ Cohen, Naturalist & Wild Food Enthusiast, Wild strategy for your future. Seed Seeker & Sharer and author of, Wild Plants I Have Known… And Eaten will lead a wild edible plants walk exploring Inman Andy Holman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area & Quissett Wildlife Management Area through a two- Agent three-mile loop, starting at 1 p.m. at 33 Inman Hill Rd. 508-918-0555 On Saturday, October 15, there will be a Discovery Walk at the Mendon Town Forest [email protected] at 10 a.m. starting at 203 Millville Rd. Bill Dakai, volunteer Mendon Land Steward said the two-three-mile walk will visit all of the Life Insurance. Retirement. Long-Term Care. historic points of interest in the town forest including sites and artifacts dating from the 1600s including a sawmill, gristmill, granite quarry, wells and more. The trails are walker friendly, but still involve some degree of Your local New York Life Insurance Company difficulty. Preregistration is required for the walks. 1700 West Park Drive, Suite 250 Visit Mendon350.com/trail-walks or the Westborough, Ma 01581 Mendon Town Clerk’s Office to preregister. For information call 508-280-8826. Want a shorter walk? Leave a comment on the registration form.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 9 Mendon News Mendon Meetings Mendon Senior Center Additional Fatality in Mendon Accident Monday, September 19 The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. residents 60 years of age or older, people with By Melissa Orff sedan, was taken by ambulance from the Thursday, September 22 disabilities, and care givers. Hours of operation Staff Reporter accident scene to Milford Regional Medical Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. A second person has succumbed to their Center before being transferred to UMass p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or injuries after a vehicle collided with a school Memorial, where she passed away later that Monday, September 26 call 508-478-6175. Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m. bus on Cape Road (Route 140) in Mendon day. Along with Richard, Drainville leaves Sunday, September 18 on August 24. behind another son and four grandchildren. Tuesday, September 27 Senior of Year Luncheon, Unitarian Church in Richard “Ricky” Drainville, 33, of The other vehicle involved in the accident Cultural Council, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Mendon, 11:30 a.m. All Mendon meeting dates and times are Wednesday, September 21 Bellingham passed away on September 3 was a school bus, which was carrying 16 subject to change. For the most up to date Podiatry Clinic, Call for an Appointment, $30, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, a children ranging in ages from 7 to 13-years- information, go to www.mendonma.gov. 9 to 11 a.m. week and a half after the same accident took old. The bus was headed to the YMCA in Alzheimer’s Education Program, Effective the life of his mother, 57-year-old Cheryl Franklin for a summer camp program. Communication Strategies, 1 to 3 p.m. Drainville also of Bellingham. Neither the driver nor the children on the Medicare Open Wednesday, September 28 Richard Drainville was the driver of bus sustained any injuries and were cleared Enrollment Starts in Alzheimer’s Education Program, Understanding the sedan that collided with a school bus to leave the scene. and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior, at approximately 8:20 a.m. on August 24 In a press release from the Mendon Police October 1 to 3 p.m. at the intersection of Cape Rd and Bates Department dated August 24, officials It’s that time of year again. Anyone Monday St. Drainville need to be extricated from stated that the Central Massachusetts who has a Medicare Prescription Drug Food Pantry (First Monday of the Month), the vehicle using the jaws of life and was Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. then air-lifted from the scene to UMass Reconstruction Team was called to (HMO, PPO), should be receiving Whole Foods, 9 a.m. Cribbage and Bridge, 9 a.m. Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. investigate the accident and is working with information from that plan by the end of Tuesday According to his obituary, Drainville the Worcester County District Attorney’s September. It is important to understand Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. passed away on September 3 in the Office to complete the investigation. and save this information because it Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. company of his family. He leaves behind a As of September 12, the crash still explains the changes in that plan for Hand and Foot Card Game, 1 p.m. wife and two children. remains under investigation according to 2017. During the annual Medicare Open SHINE by Appointment, (Alternating Tuesdays) Cheryl Drainville, the passenger of the the District Attorney’s Office. Enrollment (October 15 – December Wednesday 7), everyone a chance to change plans Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternating Wednesdays) for next year. SHINE (Serving Health Panera Bread, 9 a.m. Intergenerational Program: Pen Pals Needed Insurance Needs of Everyone) Counselors T’ai Chi, 9 a.m. The Mendon Senior Center will be teaming up with the Henry P. Clough Elementary Thursday can help explain plan changes, as well as School again for the annual Pen Pal Program during the 2016-2017 school year. The Cribbage, 9 a.m. other options available. Make a SHINE Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. program is now being coordinated by Senior Center Outreach Worker Janet Hubener and appointment early or save the date of Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. fourth grade Clough teacher Linda Cote. The Senior Center thanks past coordinator and Tuesday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m. for a Council on Aging Board Member Peg Nogueira for her work in managing the program so comprehensive SHINE overview offered well for the past four years. by Counselor Larry Goldman here at the Senior citizen pen pals are needed to write a brief letter once a month from October Mendon Senior Center. Trained SHINE Look for the through May to a fourth grade Clough student. Both returning Pen Pals and new ones volunteers including Goldman offer free, are welcomed. Students will be writing about their classroom curriculum and asking confidential counseling on all aspects of Community their pen pals about their own experiences as children and in school. Each pen pal adopts Medicare and related health insurance a personal penname and does not reveal their identity until an end of the year party. programs. To schedule a SHINE Calendar on page Anyone interested in signing up school stop by the Mendon Senior Center, email Hubener appointment or register for the October at [email protected] or call 508-478-6175 by September 18. 18 workshop, call the Mendon Senior 18 & 19. Center at 508-478-6175. Mendon Historical Society AG’s Office Hosts Open Scarecrow Contest Meeting Law Training in Exciting News! The Mendon Historical Society will hold Mendon BETTER MILK a Scarecrow Contest on Saturday. October 8 In an effort to better inform the public Before & After Salon Enjoy at the Mendon Lions Country Fair. Ribbons and government officials about the Open has moved to will be awarded for first, second and third Meeting Law and its requirements, place along with Most Creative and the Products th Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office Always Hair Scarecrow with the Best Mendon 350 will hold a free training on the law in Door to Door Home Delivery Anniversary Theme. Judging to be held at Mendon on September 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. All your favorite stylists With the Highest Quality Products the Mendon Country Fair. in the Upper Town Hall. Each scarecrow must be at least four feet and color specialists in Glass bottled milk from Hatchland Dairy, This training is part of a broad effort by one location! N. Haverhill, NH. eir milk goes directly tall and should be submitted at the Mendon the AG’s Office to assist public bodies and from cow to bottling plant to you. Historical Museum in Founders Park, Main members of the public in understanding SERVING St., on Friday, October 7 at 5 p.m. The Also offering full line of Oakhurst and complying with the requirements of Men, Women Historical Society will provide T posts to & Children Dairy Products and many other the state’s Open Meeting Law. State, local, local premium products. secure the entries to the ground. For more regional, and county public bodies are Walk-ins welcome! information contact Arlene Reed at 508- required to comply. Anyone interested is If this service is of interest to you, 922-3551 invited to attend. Cuts, Colors, Perms, Highlights, Keratin TRY IT FREE!!! We will be glad to drop off a bole or two for you to try! 508-473-4664 • 508-473-5163 Call us OR Text!!! 91 Medway Rd. Mendon Celebrates its 350th with (Rte. 109 in Kohl’s Plaza), Milford 508-478-MILK(6455) Ham & Bean Supper 3 More New Therapists Added for (con. from front page) 5½ Days a Week and More Flexibility

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10 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Pet Press Mendon K-9 Unit Accepts Charles River Bank Donation

Charles River Bank recently donated $500 to the with a grant from the Stanton Foundation in an effort become a dual purpose dog focusing on both patrol and Mendon Police K-9 program. Nancy MacLeod, Assistant to better patrol the town. Brady has quickly shown his narcotics. The donation from Charles River Bank will Branch Manager of Charles River Bank’s Mendon office, value to the Mendon Police Department and in March help the police force acquire a new, specially outfitted presented the donation to Officer Matt Pichel, who he even helped locate a missing teenager. To establish police cruiser for Officer Pichel and Brady. manages the K-9 Program in Mendon, and his German the K-9 program and certify the pair, Officer Pichel and “As a Mendon resident, and dog lover, I am especially Shepherd K-9 partner Brady. Brady have had to successfully complete over 600 hours proud that our bank can help the Mendon Police Mendon began the K-9 program in December of 2015 of training. In August, the duo began training again at Department fund the K-9 program. Our community will the Boston Police Department K-9 continue to benefit from the specialized law enforcement Academy, this time specializing techniques and safety programs that Officer Pichel and in narcotics. The Mendon Police Brady can provide,” stated Charles River Bank President Department hopes that Brady will & CEO Jack Hamilton.

Nancy Macleod, assistant manager of Charles River Bank Mendon office, presents Mendon Police Officer Matt Pichel and his K-9 partner, Brady, with a donation of $500 to support the Mendon K-9 program. The program began in December, 2015, and is intended to assist the police force in more effectively patrolling the town of Mendon. Charles River Bank photo

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 11 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • Congressman McGovern Visits Hawkes’ Dairy Farm

Eric “Gary” Thrappas By Kevin Rudden it began selling milk in 1978. Today, Hawkes also Staff Reporter/Columnist owns some land in neighboring Uxbridge and No Job Too Small! Ask most people in Mendon why – until the leases land from the Town of Mendon as well. 1990s – the polls didn’t open on election day Greener Acres now sells raw milk, eggs and • Handyman Services until 9 a.m. and you’ll get a quizzical look in honey, plus manure and “cowpost” – a mixture • Carpentry response. The answer is that people needed time of soil and cow manure. There are 120 milk cows • Windows to milk their cows. Today, that’s just a relic of and another 120 younger cows – all Jerseys, • Vinyl Installation & Mendon’s bygone days as a “farm town.” Hawkes noted. “The town support us,” he said. Replacement A Full But, the town still has a working dairy farm, Among the issues facing his farm are the Service • Painting Tree Removal and U.S. Representative James McGovern – current drought – which means no water in Company STEVE Mendon’s congressman – made the Greener nearby brooks and only one crop of hay – and the Insured • Licensed Since 1980 STRATTON Acres farm on Pleasant Street the first stop last high cost of electricity. With a $22,000 electric Owner month as he spent a few days visiting more than bill in July, it’s time to look at solar energy, Fully Insured 508-366-7693 508-473-2888 a dozen farms in his Second Congressional Hawkes said. FREE Estimates 508-839-5961 www.ethomemaintenance.com District. He brought along with him a host He joked about one issue he has to deal with: www.templemantree.com of federal and state agriculture officials and cleaning up spills of manure that fall from his Selectman Mark Reil to hear first-hand how truck onto the road. “You have to watch where farming is fairing and what farmers need to you step, like Washington,” Hawkes joked, remain in business. receiving laughter from his audience. Peter Hawkes is the second generation of his “Erin will be the third generation of the family family to run Greener Acres and his daughter, to farm here,” Hawkes said as he introduced his Erin, will be the third. Peter’s father, Blaine daughter to lead the officials on a tour of the Hawkes, purchased the 70-acre farm in 1964 and farm’s operations.

Travel Through Time Hike Sen. Moore Publicizes As part of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s “Go Drought Emergency Loan Explore!” program, the Friends of Upton State Forest (FUSF) and the Department of Conservation and Fund Recreation (DCR) are co-sponsoring a hike through State Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) history at Upton State Forest on September 24. The group is spreading awareness to local farmers and farm- will “Travel Through Time” to explore cellar holes, stone related businesses about the availability of low- walls, cut stones, water crossings, early roads and other interest loans through the Drought Emergency evidence of early settlement and industry. There are Loan Fund. many layers of history at Upton State Forest, that will be The Fund was officially launched recently discussed. by the Administration in response to the Meet at the historic CCC Headquarters Building near ongoing drought conditions that have plagued the intersection of Westborough and Southborough Roads, Massachusetts for over three months. The loans, 205 Westboro Rd, Upton. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. with ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, are available the hike leaving at 1p.m. A liability waiver is required. to assist farmers and small businesses in the Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. agricultural industry with financial losses caused Please leave pets at home, as some people are fearful. Dress by the drought. for the weather, and the trail, which is a moderate 2.5 hike “The agricultural sector in Central Giatas Landscaping Inc. with some hills and uneven footing resulting in a two to Massachusetts, and across the state, has been hit three-hour hike. Remember water, sunscreen, and insect hard by the crippling drought conditions,” said 800-839-2129 • www.giataslandscaping.com repellant. Moore. “I commend the Administration and For a notice of cancellation due to inclement weather state agricultural officials for making this funding UMASS Green School Certified send an email to [email protected] available to help farmers and small businesses ICPI Certified • MA Cons. Supr. Lic. #90376 with “Go!” in the subject line. Call 508-278-7604 for more recover from this historic drought.” information. Up to $1 million has been authorized for the The Art of Fine Landscaping since 1984 The Friends of Upton State Forest is a non-profit group Fund and applications are expected to be available with a mission “to preserve, enhance, and protect the through November of this year. For additional information, and to access a loan application, • Lawn Renovation natural and historic resources of Upton State Forest and welcomes new members. For more information go to please visit the Massachusetts Growth Capital • Patios / Walkways friendsofuptonstateforest.org or write to PO Box 258, Corporation’s website MassGCC.com • Planting / Design Upton, MA 01568-0258. • Landscape Lighting Are You in the Home Improvement Industry? LET US MEET YOUR • Hardscaping Your ad belongs here! Reach 20,000 addresses in • Ornamental Tree Pruning and Shaping your marketplace. SEPTIC TANK NEEDS! TIME TO BOOK Roofing your pool closing Siding We sell & install Windows 508-435-3381 jcparmenterhopkinton.com Gutters Above Ground Pools SaleS & Service J.C. Parmenter, Inc. MAHIC #126805 Inground Pools Hopkinton MACSL#103764 liner SaleS & inStallation Service & Maintenance Pool and Spa Chemicals • Maintenance 24 Hr • Title V Inspections Emergency $10 • Installations Service OFF & Repairs On Your Next • Backhoe & Dozer ablish 508-966-1322 • CRyStaLpooLStoRe.CoM Services Est ed Septic Tank Cleaning www.advantagesidinginc.com 1920 95 Mechanic St, Rte 140, Bellingham • Professional when payment is made Service same day as service. 508-603-9615 Hopedale, MA Monday-Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-4 • Closed Labor Day

12 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • Congressman McGovern Visits Hawkes’ Dairy Farm it began selling milk in 1978. Today, Hawkes also owns some land in neighboring Uxbridge and leases land from the Town of Mendon as well. Greener Acres now sells raw milk, eggs and honey, plus manure and “cowpost” – a mixture of soil and cow manure. There are 120 milk cows and another 120 younger cows – all Jerseys, Hawkes noted. “The town support us,” he said. Among the issues facing his farm are the current drought – which means no water in nearby brooks and only one crop of hay – and the high cost of electricity. With a $22,000 electric bill in July, it’s time to look at solar energy, Hawkes said. Mendon Dairy Farmer, Peter Hawkes (left), Greener Competitors Acres Farm owner, is discussing the distinctive needs He joked about one issue he has to deal with: US Congressman Jim McGovern is conferring with a Coupons cleaning up spills of manure that fall from his of small New England family farms. His daughter Accepted Erin Hawkes (to his right), lead US Congressman, bovine constituent and listening to Mendon Greener truck onto the road. “You have to watch where Acres Dairy Farmer, Erin Hawkes, explain the farm you step, like Washington,” Hawkes joked, Jim McGovern (with hat) and more than 20 others on a tour of the farm. McGovern is interested operation as part of an annual farm tour. McGovern receiving laughter from his audience. and more than 20 other people, including leaders from “Erin will be the third generation of the family in preservation of farmland, impacts of climate change on agriculture, new organic standards and the USDA and local officials, were there to learn the to farm here,” Hawkes said as he introduced his concerns of local farmers. Anne Mazar photo daughter to lead the officials on a tour of the understanding the pressure on local farmers. Anne farm’s operations. Mazar photo

Sen. Moore Publicizes Helping Hands for America’s Free Educational Drought Emergency Loan Lands Seminar for New Fund Join thousands of volunteers across the U.S. for Homebuyers the Annual National Public Lands Workday at FALLFALL SPECIALSSPECIALS State Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) On Wednesday, September 21, West Hill Park and Dam on Saturday September is spreading awareness to local farmers and farm- Michael Shain, Senior Loan Originator 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park Picnic related businesses about the availability of low- with Village Mortgage in Milford, Shelter, 50 West Hill Rd, Northbridge. Getting interest loans through the Drought Emergency will be offering a free Home Buying Down and Dirty for America’s Park Lands is this Loan Fund. Boot Camp in conjunction with the year’s theme as volunteers improve forest, national The Fund was officially launched recently Milford Community Use Program at park, Corps of Engineers and other federal lands. by the Administration in response to the the Milford High School from 6:30 to In the event of a hurricane or severe weather this ongoing drought conditions that have plagued 8 p.m. event is cancelled. Massachusetts for over three months. The loans, Attendees will learn about the Regular visitors, newcomers, students, Scouts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, are available mortgage process so they can get a and all others are invited to help clear 16-acres of to assist farmers and small businesses in the better understanding of how a loan is Next Day grassland of encroaching growth, clean bluebird agricultural industry with financial losses caused approved. Additionally, they will learn Delivery and wood duck boxes, clean up brush along the by the drought. about the roles the Realtor, lender, in Most Woodland Trail (hike, bike & horse trail network), “The agricultural sector in Central attorney and home inspector play in Cases remove invasive species, resurface a playground, Massachusetts, and across the state, has been hit the home buying process. Shain will work on two Scout camping areas, maintain a trail hard by the crippling drought conditions,” said also discuss the importance of credit bridge and apply sealant to trail and park benches. Moore. “I commend the Administration and and how to determine how much Feel free to join us at any time between 9 a.m. to state agricultural officials for making this funding home one can afford to buy before 12 noon. Refreshments and a free pass to a federal available to help farmers and small businesses searching for a new home. Call today for Fall Special land will be presented to participants. Scouts may Call today for Fall Special recover from this historic drought.” A complimentary pizza dinner will complete badge requirements and Junior Ranger pricingpricing on on screenedscreened loam, loam, Up to $1 million has been authorized for the be provided to all who attend. Space graduates earn Level-2 credit. Please call Viola loam/compostloam/compost mixmix andand more! more! Fund and applications are expected to be available is limited and advance reservations Bramel, 978-318-8417, or leave a message at the through November of this year. For additional are required. To register, visit https:// end of the menu at 508-278-2511 to pre-register, information, and to access a loan application, mikeshain.villagemtg.com. 117 Wood Street, Hopkinton • 508-435-5376 leave your contact information or ask questions. please visit the Massachusetts Growth Capital www.mcintyreloam.com Corporation’s website MassGCC.com

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 13 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar Release Party

In celebration of its new 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor innovation that had been fostered in the National Heritage Corridor’s natural, historical and cultural Calendar featuring the work of 10 local photographers, Blackstone Heritage Corridor from hundreds of years ago to the resources. Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is hosting a Calendar Release Party present. For instance, in the 1830s, the Knowlton Hat Photos included in the calendar were taken by on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at its offices at Factory in Upton, was the largest manufacturer of Frances Guevremont of Lincoln, R.I.;. David Newton Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Guests can meet the straw hats in the world.” of Cumberland, R.I.; Carol Dandrade of Uxbridge; photographers and purchase calendars on site. She went on, “The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Wendy A. Henschel of Linwood; Ernest Berube of “The emphasis of our 2017 Calendar is on our industrial is one of the Nation’s richest and best preserved Lincoln; Scott Harwood of Douglas; Don McKenzie heritage,” notes Charlene Perkins Cutler, executive director of BHC. repositories of landscapes, structures and sites that of Worcester; Allan Siuzdak of Cumberland and The Calendar is “2017: The Innovative and Industrious Blackstone recall a neglected era of the American past: the Robert William Mielke of Uxbridge. Heritage Corridor.” Carefully curated facts about the region’s Age of Industry. Thousands of structures and whole The cover shot, “Pond Mist Sunrise,” was contribution to the American Industrial Revolution punctuate landscapes still exist which represent the entire submitted by Leon Droby of Uxbridge, who took the the pages. On each month’s page, there are facts celebrating the history of the American Industrial Revolution and photo at Voss Farm (River Bend Farm), in Uxbridge. the complex economic and social relationships of the BHC’s 2017 Calendar will be available at the people who lived and worked here.” Calendar Release Party on October 17 and can be DRIVEWAYS SEALED PROFESSIONALLY The photos for the 2017 Blackstone Heritage purchased for $10 each. The calendars will also be Corridor Calendar where chosen in a blind contest available for sale on BHC’s online shop. To learn and offer a mix of scenes showcasing the National more, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.

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14 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Back to School • Back to School District Action Plan for 2016/17 Approved Mendon Upton Schools Welcome By Melissa Orff curriculum to support teaching and New IT Director Staff Reporter learning. The Mendon Upton Regional School 3. By June 2017, the Mendon Upton By Melissa Orff he said. “One District will be focusing on five main Regional School District will Staff Reporter that matched my goals—continuing improvement of increase and improve the quality of The Mendon Upton Regional School interest and passion common assessments, curriculum, full inclusion opportunities for all District (MURSD) has welcomed a new in purposeful inclusion, Social Emotional Learning students, grades K-12. Director of Technology Integration, David technology and communications–in 2016/17. The 4. By June 2017, the Mendon Quinn, to the staff this year. integration to goals, which were approved by the School Upton Regional School District Quinn comes to the district as an make learning more David Quinn, Committee on September 12, are tied into will raise the awareness of all advanced doctoral student in the School engaging and relevant.” the new Mendon the district’s 5-year Strategic Plan. stakeholders of student needs for of Education at the University of Rhode The position became Upton Director Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak social emotional learning (SEL), Island (URI) where his focus of study is on available after Anthony of Technology presented the proposed District Action assess its programming/resources, digital literacy. Prior to that, Quinn earned Amitrano left it to Integration Plans for the 2016-17 school year, which and plan for research-based SEL a Master’s Degree from Brown University take over the vacant was developed by the administrative programming. and a Bachelor’s Degree from University of position of Instrumental Band Teacher at team with input from the professional 5. The Mendon Upton Regional Massachusetts Amherst. Miscoe Hill School. staff. “We are in year four of our five-year School District will streamline He began his career as a classroom Now a MURSD staff member, Quinn strategic plan,” said Maruszczak. “During communications to keep parents teacher, working as a history teacher at King said that he is looking forward to an upcoming meeting we will review the informed in an efficient, timely Philip Regional Middle School for three working with the teachers on technology plan to see how far we have come in those manner. The district will market years. Following that, Quinn served as a integration as well as communicating with four years.” itself by regularly highlighting best graduate assistant at URI, teaching both parents and community members about For the 2016/17 year, Maruszczak said practices and achievements to all undergraduate and graduate level courses. the “great things that are going on in the the focus will be on a number of items that stakeholders. He recently served as the coordinator s c h o o l s .” are classified as “multi-year” goals. Those For each of the goals, Maruszczak for URI’s Summer Institute in Digital Although he only started with the goals are: outlined key action plans and benchmarks Learning, where he instructed educators district in early August, Quinn said he 1. By June 2017, all educators will in order to mark progress on each from more than 11 different states during a already feels at home. “I am so impressed formalize the use of common initiative. seminar focused on inquiry and purposeful with the faculty and staff and their assessments including the After his presentation, School integration of technology. eagerness to learn,” he said. “Everyone is collaborative development of Committee Member Phil De Zutter asked Although he was still working towards so wonderful.” common assessments, the calibration Maruszczak when they will begin the completing his doctoral degree while Quinn was formally introduced during of scoring of common assessments, process of developing the next 5-year teaching at the undergraduate and graduate the September 12 School Committee and the use of common assessment strategic plan as the current one is coming level, Quinn said when he became aware Meeting by Superintendent of Schools Dr. data to improve teaching and to a close. Maruszczak replied that a of an open position for a Director of Joseph Maruszczak. learning. Committee of all stakeholders will be Technology Integration at the Mendon “I could not think of someone else 2. By July 2017, the the Mendon formed again in the fall of 2017. Upton Regional School District, he who is a better fit for this position,” said Upton Regional School District With no other discussion, the proposed immediately jumped on the opportunity. Maruszczak. “And he is coming in at the will formalize the development, District Action Plan was unanimously “I didn’t think a job like this existed,” perfect time.” review, and revision of the approved.

FY16 School Budget Ends with a Surplus; FY17 Budget Recertified at $32.6 Million The Whole Child® Developmental Resources & Family Empowerment By Melissa Orff appropriated into the Excess and Deficiency (E&D) Parenting isn’t easy, and neither is Staff Reporter Fund, where a school district is allowed to keep a The Mendon Upton Regional School District balance of up to five percent of their operational growing up in today’s social world. (MURSD) is about to close the financial books on budget to be used as needed. In MURSD’s case that We can help empower your family! Fiscal Year 2016. And for another year school officials ceiling is approximately $1.6 million. Social Skill Development Groups (preschool and older), Parenting Consults, Behavioral are projecting to be under budget. In FY16, the School District appropriated $350,000 Coaching, Empowering Art Classes, Educational Advocacy, Family Counseling, Child In a presentation during the September 12 School from E&D to the be used in the operational budget, Therapists, Tutoring with Licensed Special Educators... and more! All programs are Special Committee Meeting, Director of Finance and which left an E&D balance of $739,000. Needs Friendly, Lead by Quali ed Licensed & Experienced Sta, Low child:adult ratios Operations Jay Byer said initial projections show a During the meeting, the School Committee was 2 Maple Ave., Upton • 508-603-1711 • thewholechildmatters.com surplus, or uncommitted also asked to approve a balance, of $444,000 in Initial projections show a surplus, or recertification the general fund for last of the FY17 school year. uncommitted balance, of $444,000 in budget, Byer attributed the the general fund for last school year. increasing it by underage to several $261,000. factors including a mild A number winter which means savings in snow removal, heating of changes prompted the need for a costs and electricity. recertification including an increase in The district also received $54,000 of grant money in Chapter 70 and Regional Transportation FY16 from Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, a decrease in the Charter School for money spent in FY15 on snow removal on roofs charge, an increase in the district’s health and parking lots, which was already paid out of the insurance costs, and an unanticipated general fund the previous year. Snow levels in FY15 number of students attending Norfolk were unprecedented due to a number of storms. County Agricultural High School. “I feel pretty positive about how we finished out The final FY17 Operational Budget last [school] year,” said Byer, who reiterated to the increases to $32,605,270 from the originally Committee that the department’s goal is to certified amount of $32,344,137. Part of the finish the year increase, $250,000 will come from the E&D approximately Account, which will still leave $1.3 million in one percent, that account. or $340,000 “That money [E&D] gives us protection in under case something goes wrong,” said Byer. budget. There will be no change to the assessment The to the two towns according to officials. money The School Committee voted unanimously will be to approve the recertification of the FY17 budget.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 15 Back to School • Back to School

New New and Upgraded Location ! Technology Marks 132 CENTRAL STREET MILFORD Beginning of Mendon 508-478-9222 expressdanceandacro.com Upton School Year By Melissa Orff 2016/17 REGISTRATION Staff Reporter DANCE • ACRO-TUMBLE •CHEER School is back in session in the Mendon MOVE & GROOVE w/ME Upton Regional School District and the year is Don’t Wait Too Long already off to a great start according to school To Reserve A Spot! officials. “It was very positive,” said the Superintendent EXPRESS CHEER FORCE of Schools Dr. Joseph Maruszczak about the ALL STAR CHEER August 31 opening. And it wasn’t just the Half & Full Year Cheer Teams students who were excited for the first day of Ages 5-18 school. “The staff was ecstatic to be back,” said And New Memorial Elementary School Principal Debra Teeny Tiny Team Swain. “Everyone was so happy and the day Ages 3-5 went very smoothly,” she said. 45 Minute Acro-Tumble Classes Along with welcoming 11 new teachers and Available one new administrator, the district is starting BOOK YOUR off the year with some new technology and with the completion of several energy savings Students in the Mendon BIRTHDAY PARTY projects. TODAY! Over the summer, new wiring was run to Upton Regional School GYM, PRINCESS, upgrade the Wi-Fi capacity at each of the four District hop on a bus GIRL’S ROCK & CHEER schools, with Miscoe Hill School receiving over 100,000 feet – equivalent to approximately 20 headed to Clough New miles - of new data and phone. Elementary School for EXPRESS FITNESS STUDIO “This was very challenging because of the CLASS INSTRUCTION: construction of the building,” said Maruszczak. their first day on August BARRE, BELLYFIT, BOOT CAMP, “They had to go through walls and ceilings to 31. Contributed photo. INSANITY Live, PILATES, replace the wiring.” PILOXING, TABATA, YOGA & MORE! And while that project was going on inside, on the outside construction was in progress on STUDIO / GYM RENTAL new solar carports in the parking lots at Miscoe. over the summer. That coupled with A new math series at the elementary CALL 508-529-9222 The roofs of the carports will house solar panels new email and learning management level and a focus on increasing hands- for more information that will be used to produce electricity and systems meant a number of changes for on, STEM-related activities for students reduce energy costs for the district. the teachers when they came back to in elementary and middle school are Once the connections to the solar panels are school as well. just a few of the plans that school finalized, Maruszczak said they plan to set up a “There is always going to be a officials have in store for this year. large screen data display to indicate how much learning curve,” said Maruszczak about “There are already great things going electricity is bring created by the solar panels. the new technology, but commented on in this district, but it can’t ever rest “It will help to put things into perspective,” he that the teachers are already adapting on its laurels,” said Maruszczak. “I am said. to the new systems, even this early in looking forward to continued growth A renewal of the technology lease meant the year. and improvement.” the roll-out of all new desktops and laptops

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By Melissa Orff school high rankings, and a majority of students in Staff Reporter grades 5–8, 91 percent, indicated that they perceive that Over 2,200 people responded to a survey sent out bullying is not accepted at their school. last school year by the Mendon Upton Regional School At the high school, at least 90 percent of students in EXTRA MILE TUTORING District (MURSD), one that asked questions about a grades 9-12 strongly agreed or agreed that the school Locally owned and operated by Steven Perryman, O.D number of topics that centered around school climate. has high learning standards for all students and offers Results of the surveys were presented at the September a variety of activities and courses, and that there is a CATCH UP OR 12 School Committee Meeting by Superintendent of teacher, counselor, or other staff member that they can Schools Dr. Joseph Maruszczak. go for help with a school problem. GET AHEAD TUTORING “Overwhelmingly we have a lot of positive data, but we On the other side, although parents are generally need to look at the data very critically to see where can happy with the academic rigor of the schoolwork, ALL SCHOOL SUBJECTS we grow, where can we improve,” said Maruszczak. they are looking to increase the quality and quantity The survey, which was sent out to parents, teachers, of feedback, said Maruszczak. Survey data shows that GRADES 3 TO 12 and students, addressed the topics of academic support, parents are also looking for greater consistency in the student support, school leadership, family involvement, communication from classroom to classroom and from safety and behavior, and school communication. each grade level. In the 49-slide presentation, Maruszczak went through “Parents voiced some frustration about the parent the responses to the questions, and how the answers may teacher conferences; either they were not long enough have differed between the parent, teacher, and student or they were looking for more sessions during the year,” groups. said Maruszczak. “It is very important that we realize that this is baseline Both parents and students also showed concerns about data, a snapshot of where we are today,” he said. teachers successfully showing how lessons relate to life Maruszczak pointed out that generally, across the board, outside of school, with only 43 percent of parents and 48 parents are saying standards and expectations for their percent of students agreeing or strongly agreeing. students are very high, with 84 percent of parents rating Concluding his presentation, Maruszczak said that the overall quality of the schools as “Excellent” or “Good.” they plan to put together some follow-up focus groups The staff, however, rates the schools the highest, at 92 and will also be using the survey data to develop the 508-654-6298 percent “Excellent” or “Good,” with middle school and annual School Improvement Plans. high school students rating them at 71 and 87 percent A complete copy of the presentation including survey www.extramiletutoring.com respectively. question results can be found on the MURSD website. 31 Granite Street, Milford Parents, staff and students also gave the safety of the

16 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Back to School • Back to School

BVT Receives BVT Superintendent’s School Highlights Olivia Hendricks (Grade 3 Spanish Mendon-Upton Regional Immersion), Suzanne Ceruti (Grade 4), Exceptional Paper to be Used in Compiled by Melissa Orff and Erika Ferrucci (Special Education). Preliminary MCAS Textbook Database CLOUGH: The Clough PTO will once Open House was held on September again be sponsoring the Golf Classic 14 and 15 and teachers had the Results Submitted by Nicole Forman Tournament at Shining Rock on opportunity to share information Submitted by Nicole Forman Valley Tech September 23. Anyone interested in regarding the new elementary math Valley Tech The reason many people embark on a career path playing or being a sponsor, contact the program GO Math, as well as the Although the spring 2016 MCAS test in education is simple: to help people. That spirit PTO at http://cloughclassic.weebly. science program they will be piloting scores are still embargoed by the state, permeates everything educators do, and Dr. Michael com. this year titled Inspire Science. Students administrators at Valley Tech are eager Fitzpatrick, Superintendent-Director of Blackstone Special thanks go to the PTO for were able to give their parents and to release the very good results earned Valley Vocational Regional School District, is no organizing the kindergarten greet and siblings a tour of their classroom and by students at the school. exception. meet for students and at the new Taft introduce their new teacher. The MCAS test, which was When McGraw-Hill Education publishing reached Public Library. Students were able to In October, the staff of Memorial administered to tenth grade students out to Dr. Fitzpatrick to request to use his white meet their classmates and new teachers School will be presenting an in the spring, is a requirement for paper “Presenting a Practitioner’s Response to the and assistants. informational evening titled, What’s graduation at all Massachusetts public 21st Century Skills Debate” within their new product Clough Kindergarten Orientations the Buzz around Memorial School. This schools. The MCAS test is different “Create,” he did not hesitate to grant his permission. and Pre-K Greet and Meet were held event will give parents the opportunity than other serial assessments because The product “Create” is a platform for professors the on August 29. The students had to learn more about the many supports it involves 100 percent of the student to create their own custom textbooks using different an opportunity to meet their teachers and initiatives which have been population. Other assessments, such content in McGraw-Hill Education’s content library. and to become familiar with their implemented at Memorial. More as the SAT, are only administered to The website allows professors to choose specific classrooms. The kindergarteners got information including dates and times selected or gifted students. chapters, articles, and pieces to fit the tone of their to ride on a bus with their parents and will be sent home in the near future. The students at BVT have their hard classes. also received a special welcome gift Upcoming dates include school work and dedication, as well as the Dr. Fitzpatrick’s paper, in its entirety, will join the from the Clough PTO. pictures on October 20 and 21 with teaching staff, to thank for their stellar McGraw-Hill Education library just in time for fall Clough would like to send a huge exact dates and times being sent home results. classes to begin. thank you to the Clough families and in the next few weeks; and parent “The results are quite good. It’s truly a “It was an honor to receive their request,” Dr. staff who kept the garden weeded teacher conferences will take place testament to our hardworking students, Fitzpatrick said. “Our next generation of educators and watered this summer. The garden November 9 and 10. faculty, and staff. Our students are are in an ideal position to transform educational produced lots of vegetables that will be exceeding expectations and committing practices as technology continuously improves.” used in the Cafeteria this fall. Students NIPMUC: On September 13, the School to being the best both in the classroom The paper describes the ways school districts even grew pumpkins, watermelon and Counseling Center with members of and in the vocational programs,” school can help students receive the academic knowledge sunflowers this year. Peer Leadership held a new student committee chairman Joseph M. Hall they need to succeed, as well as the real-world Clough bid farewell to two staff breakfast welcoming new students to said. 21st century skills required in the workforce. The members who retired this summer - Nipmuc. The teaching staff, both academic suggestions throughout the paper will help the next Dee Pulkkinen, Secretary and Ellen On September 16, the annual Club and vocational, are able to prepare the generation of teachers and administrators create Holmes, Pre-K Paraprofessional. Julia Fair and school-wide DECA cookout students for the MCAS test through classroom techniques and learning environments Busby officially began her new job was held. Students had an opportunity academic classwork as well as technical that will enable students to be successful in the as the Administrative Assistant in to speak with club members and projects. This integrated approach to future. the Clough School office, taking over explore new opportunities to get education gives students a more detailed The article, which can also be viewed on the for Pulkkinen, and Heather Smith, involved at Nipmuc. The annual knowledge of key concepts because of Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development formerly a kindergarten teacher at school-wide cookout is hosted by their ability to see theory applied to real website, will be available on the “Create” platform for Memorial Elementary School, is the DECA members and co-advisors world situations. a period of three years. new Pre-School teacher. Gary Perras and Ryan Cody, with help When the MCAS test is administered Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical on the grills from the Upton Police to BVT students, they are confident in High School serves the towns of Bellingham, MEMORIAL: Memorial is excited to Department. their abilities thanks to the fusion of Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, welcome the following new teachers Nipmuc fall sports are underway. academic and technical learning. The Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, to their school: David Heath (Music), Game schedules can be found at www. results of the 2016 testing show their Upton and Uxbridge. Located in the heart of the dualvalleyconference.org. knowledge, skill, and confidence. Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech creates BVT is encouraged by the scores, and a positive learning community that prepares GRADUATION UPDATES will release the results once the state- students for personal and professional success in an mandated embargo is lifted. internationally competitive society through a fusion Connor Colombo UMASS Amherst Graduation Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational of rigorous vocational, technical, and academic skills. Connor Colombo, Approximately 5,500 students received bachelor’s Technical High School serves the towns The school’s website is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us. son of Mr. degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst of Bellingham, Blackstone, and Mrs. John this spring on May 6. Local graduates were: Mendon— L. Colombo Daniel Jennings Consigli, Krystal Marie Knight, Zoe of Mendon, Katherine O’Donnell, Stephen David Sacco, Danielle 2016 Christian University and College Fair graduated from Nicole Dubois, Timothy Peterman and Julia Margaret Whitinsville Christian High School, 279 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, will host the 2016 Bates College in Accorsini. Upton--Jane Alexandra Schollard, Michelle Christian University and College Fair on Tuesday, September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school Lewiston, Maine C Nikfarjam, David Christopher Atkinson, Nicholas auditorium. with a degree in Herbert Gorius, Alan Kinsley Russell III, Maren Roberts Approximately 30 Christian colleges and universities from all over the United States will be neuroscience. He Chiburis, Alex Rolando Lassalle, Cassandra Lee Briggs, represented. Students and parents will be able to pick up catalogues, brochures, financial aid is a 2012 graduate Jeremy David Barefoot, Brandon Douglass Gale, Julia information and applications from the various college representatives. A financial aid seminar will of Nipmuc Elizabeth Nielsen and Craig Francis Miklavic be available during the evening. Regional High The Whitinsville Fair is under the direction of Faith Towner, Northeast Regional Fair School. Coordinator, and is endorsed by the North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals. The Whitinsville stop is intended to reach students and parents in central Massachusetts, Rhode Island and northeast Connecticut. For more info, contact John Vriesema, 508-372-3272, or visit http://myblueprintstory.com/christian-college-fairs/?fid=39 Just-A-Wee-Day Child Care Center Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne PRESCHOOL & PRE-K FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN New Location! 138 Hartford Ave, Hopedale 508-473-1689 [email protected] 52 weeks a year from Providing Quality 6:30 am - 6 pm Care for Infants through Age 14. Dannielle Byrne Director/Owner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 17 Calendar Vendors Wanted for Upton Woman’s Milford Humane Society Yard Sale BMR Class of 76 Reunion Greater Milford Ballet Nutcracker Club Fall Fair MILFORD-The Milford Humane Society WOONSOCKET-It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 Auditions UPTON-The Upton Woman’s Club is now will have its fourth yard sale of the season years. Come and reminisce with the class of 1976 MENDON-Open auditions for the 36th accepting applications for the 2016 Upton on Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to of Blackstone Millville Regional on Saturday, annual “Nutcracker” by the Greater Milford Woman’s Club Fall Fair being held on Saturday, 1 p.m., rain date, September 24 at the shelter, September 17, at 6 p.m. at The River Falls Ballet will be held Sunday, September 25 for November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blackstone 289 West St. (Rt. 140), Milford. Drop off hours Restaurant in Woonsocket, R.I. Invitations were individuals ages five to adult at the Deane Valley Regional High School, 65 Pleasant St., for donating items are 4-6 p.m. the Friday sent, but in the meantime please contact Karen School of Dance, Bellingham St., Mendon. Solo Upton. This is the biggest and best fair in Upton, before the sale or by 10 a.m. the morning of Clement at 508-883-5205 or Sally Riendeau at gymnasts are welcome to audition for a new and a wonderful opportunity for you to tap the sale at the shelter. 508-883-7889 if you did not receive one or have role this year. Adults who enjoy acting are also into the pre-holiday shopping crowd. Vendors Donations of the following clean, gently questions. welcome as Party Parents. Call the Deane School are invited to sell crafts, products and services. used items in good working condition of Dance studio for specific times for your Booth spaces are limited and accepted on a first are greatly appreciated: household goods, 40th Reunion of the MHS Class audition at 508-473-3354. come basis. furniture, toys, games, sports equipment, garden items, collectibles, books and tools. of 1976 For more information and an application Greenleaf Garden Club Starts Fall The following items cannot be accepted: MILFORD-Come and reminisce with the MHS contact: Vanessa Majkut, Vendor Chairman Fall Season Fair, Upton Woman’s Club, vmajkut@verizon. TVs, computers, monitors, clothing, shoes, Class of 1976 on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 net, 508-529-4096. mattresses, large appliances, air conditioners, p.m. at Scioli’s in Milford. Invitations will be MILFORD-The Greenleaf Garden Club of broken or out-of-date electronics, fitness sent out in the next few weeks as well as e-mails Milford will present “Floral Fusion”, a design equipment, or baby car seats. and a FaceBook posting. In the meantime, please program by Lisa Oberhelzer-Gee on Monday, Milford Humane Society is a non-profit, contact Ann Robichaud at 508-473-8239, 508- September 19 at the Ruth Anne Bleakney The Beatles: Band of the Sixties no-kill, all-volunteer cat shelter. For more 473-0422 or [email protected] for questions or Senior Center, 60 N. Bow St., Milford. The MILFORD-Aaron Krerowicz, full-time information, please call 508-473-7008 or visit concerns. meeting will start with refreshments at 6:30 professional Beatles music scholar, explores www.milfordhumane.org. The cats and kittens p.m. and the demonstration will start at 7 p.m. the music of The Beatles in a 60-minute thank you for helping us to keep them safe, Milford Walking Tour Oberhelzer-Gee has studied with designers in multimedia presentation (part history and warm, and fed. Europe, Japan and Thailand and she will share MILFORD-A Walking Tour of downtown part musical analysis) spanning the full 1960’s: the melding of cultures through her floral Milford will be held on Sunday, September 18 beginning with the band’s seminal visits to designs. The program will end with a drawing 29th Lions Annual Car Show starting at 2 p.m. in front of Memorial Hall, 30 Hamburg, continuing through Beatlemania, for her unique arrangements. and concluding with Abbey Road at the Milford MILFORD-The Lions Club of Milford is School St. Please join the walk along Main St. Town Library on Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m. holding our 29th annual Car Show on Sunday, to Draper Memorial Park, cross the street at the The program, The Beatles Band of the Sixties, September 18 at Plains Park. Rt. 85, Milford traffic light, and walk down the other side until Milford Regional Medical Center will be supplemented with audio clips of music from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is September 25. we cross at the Upper Charles Trail crosswalk. Auxiliary and excerpts from interviews with the band A new format for the top 50 vehicles able to win The walk will continue as far as the Sacred MILFORD-Alexander’s Uniforms will be selling members. trophies allowing participants the ability to show Heart Church and then return to Memorial uniforms and shoes on September 23. from 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town up in a “Cruise Type” environment and vehicles Hall. Many of the town’s historical buildings will a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hospital conference Room Library, this event is free and open to the public. to park next to their friend’s vehicles, “Arrive be noted along the way and hopefully lots of A & B. This is a popular fund-raising event for Together - Park Together.” memories will be shared. which a portion of the sales goes to the Milford Hearing Loss Association Meeting Money raised will be used to fund Lion Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Auxiliary. donations to Milford Civic Programs including Twice Blessed Thrift Shop NORTHBOROUGH-The Hearing Loss The MRMC Auxiliary conducts many Milford High Speech Contest, three Student HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Association of America (HLAA) Central fundraisers throughout the year, which provide Scholarships as well as community programs Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale will reopen Massachusetts chapter is holding its next support to Medical Center departments. The helping people with Sight problems including on September 8 with a Bag Sale. Also featured meeting on September 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Auxiliary meets on the second Tuesday monthly donations to Massachusetts Lion Eye Research in the Fall into Savings Sale are men’s and the Northborough Library, 34 Main St. Parking, at 9:30 a.m., except for July and August. The Campaign. women’s jeans and unlined jackets plus women’s which is accessed via Patty Lane, is behind public is welcome and invited to join this The Car Show will feature all types of blazers for $1 while summer apparel and the building. Beth Wilson will be presenting a organization. For more information, call 508- vehicles including Hot Rods, Antiques, and clothing for children is half off. The Shop is open summary of the national convention held June 422-2099. 60›s and 70s muscle cars plus refreshments and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 23-26 in Washington, D.C. entertainment. Vehicle registration is $10. from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. CART (Communication Access Real Time Nipmuc Class of ‘67 Reunion For more information contact Marc Mann, th Captioning) will be provided. Light refreshments Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk UPTON-Meetings to plan for the 50 Reunion 617-899-3129. will also be provided. Newcomers are welcomed HOPEDALE-Friends of Historic of the Nipmuc Class of 1967 will begin and encouraged to attend. Please email Margaret Hopedale (FOHH) is holding their annual September 20 at the The Rose Garden, Rt. Myatt [email protected] for more Fall Foliage Detective Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, 140, at 7 p.m. All classmates are welcome to information on HLAA Central Massachusetts and MILFORD-Come join Marjorie Turner October 29, at 10 a.m. at the Hopedale Town join in the planning. Contact information notification of future events. Hollman, author of Easy Walks in Massachusetts Park. Visit Active.com to register for $20 about classmates especially Raymond Roy is (2nd edition), and More Easy Walks in through October 26. Race day registration is welcomed. For more details call Ida at 508-529- Massachusetts, at the Milford Town Library $25. The first 100 registered runners/walkers 2822 or Brenda at 508-478-0433. will receive a shirt. FOHH is a 501(c)(3) Events at Cornerstone at Milford on Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m., and Not Your Average Craft Fair! become a “foliage detective!” non-profit organization dedicated to historic MILFORD-The public is invited to the following WHITINSVILLE-One-of-a-kind arts and crafts, Learn some simple things to keep in mind preservation, charitable giving, community free events at Cornerstone at Milford, 11 Birch hands on art opportunities, and kids crafts, too, when seeking out those early displays of color in philanthropic and educational purposes. FOHH St. Each performance is at 2 p.m. Scottish Music will be available at ValleyCAST’s Art & Music New England in the fleeting few weeks known as provides assistance to the Town of Hopedale and at Cornerstone at Milford. Makers Festival at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, “foliage season.” Plan leisurely trips right around surrounding communities. On September 27 enjoy authentic Scottish Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, on Saturday, October 1. the corner from where you live; avoid the music with the band, North Sea Ga. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. a variety of talented crowds, skip the traffic jams, get out and walk, Sacred Heart Fall Fair Rummage Sale On September 30, Soumaya MaRose will artisans will be demonstrating how their unique look, and take lots of photos. Enjoy a slide show MILFORD-The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church offer a Moroccan dance performance as part of arts are crafted and selling their wares. of photos of the Milford area that offer great Women’s Club on E. Main St. in Milford, will our “Grab Your Passport! Destination: Morocco” Attendees will also enjoy live music. views of local fall color. hold their annual Fall Fair Rummage Sale on celebration. ValleyCAST (Blackstone Valley Culture, Arts, Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Science, Together) is dedicated to preserving Library, this event is free and open to the public. in the Parish Bell Tower room. All sorts of items will be for sale including purses, jewelry, the cultural vitality of the Blackstone Valley by cookbooks, household items, and holiday supporting a creative and inclusive community. decorations. There will be a bake sale, gift For more about the Art & Music Makers Spend your advertising dollars wisely - in the basket raffles and a food sale. Admission is free, Festival and view the full list of vendors at parking is free and it’s handicap accessible. All AlternativesNet.org/ValleyCAST/Festival or by newspapers everybody loves to read! proceeds will go to projects of the church. calling 508-234-6232.

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18 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Calendar Blackstone Valley Chamber of DAV Mobile Service Office Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Sacred Heart Women’s Club of Commerce AREA-The Disabled American Veterans MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of Milford Bottle and Can Drive AREA-The Blackstone Valley Chamber of (DAV) Mobile Service Office will be at the Commerce is offering the following events. MILFORD-The Sacred Heart Women’s Club Commerce will be holding the following following locations to personally provide the For more information or to register visit of Milford scholarship committee will be events. For more information or to register visit best counseling and claim filing assistance milfordchamber.org, call 508-473-6700 or email sponsoring a bottle and can drive on Saturday, BlackstoneValley.org, email administrator@ available. Like all D-A-V services, help from [email protected] September 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tran blackstonevalley.org, call 508-234-9090 or stop the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans Fall Classic Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Redemption Center in the Hannaford’s (soon by the chamber offices, 670 Linwood Ave. Bldg and members of their families. The van will be September 21 at Highfields Golf and Country to be Big Y) parking lot, Routes 109 and 16, A, Suite 5, Whitinsville. at each location from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Club, Grafton beginning with a Shotgun Start at Milford. Please save beverage cans and bottles Quickbooks Made Easy on September 20 and Tuesday, September 20, Waltham City Hall, 10 a.m. Sponsors and golfers are encouraged to from summer cookouts for the drive. All 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the chamber offices. 610 Main St., Waltham. register. proceeds will go toward Women’s Club 2017 Business and Breakfast on September 21 at 8 Wednesday, September 21, Norwood Elks Business After Hours on Tuesday, September scholarship award. a.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Armsby Lodge 1124, 152 Winslow Ave., Norwood. 27 at 5 p.m. at Pepperocini’s Pizzeria & Grill, 201 Rd., Sutton with featured speaker, Ronald L. Thursday, September 22, Leominster Veterans E. Main St., Milford. Walker, II, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Memorial Center, 100 West St., Leominster. Workforce Development. How to Turn Your Website into a Marketing QUALITY PRODUCTS ~ GREAT PRICES Tool on September 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the chamber office. Hopkinton Physical Therapy Blackstone Valley Business Referral Group on October 5 and 19 at 8 a.m. in the chamber office. and Sports Medicine Full Time Service Department Alzheimer’s Association Effective Factory Authorized Service Agents Strategies Workshops We service all brands, MENDON-Effective Communication no matter where they were purchased! Strategies, Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, a two-part • LCD, LED & • Refrigerators • Wall Ovens and free workshop offered by the Alzheimer’s PLASMA TVs • Dehumidifiers Microwaves Association will be held at the Mendon Senior • Air Conditioners • Gas and Electric Ovens • Kitchen Ventilation Center, 62 Providence St. on Wednesday • Washers/Dryers • Gas Grills Systems September 21 and Wednesday, September 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Communication is more Sports Injuries than just talking and listening. Behavior is a powerful form of communication and one of Post-Surgical Rehabilitation the primary ways for people with dementia Musculoskeletal Pain to communicate. This two-part workshop helps participants learn to identify strategies 1 on 1 Physical Therapy Sessions to help connect and communicate with your Open Mon - Fri 7am to 7pm loved ones and strategies to deal with the most common behavioral challenges associated with All major insurances accepted Alzheimer’s disease. Call 508-478-6175 or stop Authorized Dealer by the Mendon Senior Center at 62 Providence 87 Elm Street, Hopkinton St. Mendon to register for one or both of these FRANK’S APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE free programs. 508-544-1540 331 Main St., Milford www.hopkintonphysicaltherapy.com 508-473-1309 • www.franksappliance.com (Located next to 495 behind Dunkin Donuts) Looking to grow your business? PROBLEM SOLVED.

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SPORTS FLASH BVT Football ‘Back to Basics’ Nipmuc Football Wins By Chris Villani After Maynard Loss Season-Opening Thriller BVT’s Coates Earns Her By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Varsity Place Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist Blackstone Valley Tech football coach Jim Archibald Nick Clark, making his first start at quarterback, hit knows a bit about Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Jake Rofrano in the corner of the end zone with three One year ago, Krysta Coates was told — this weekend’s opponent — but the coach is far more seconds left to give Nipmuc a dramatic 12-7 win over she wasn’t quite ready to play with the concerned with getting his own team back on track fol- Bartlett in a physical season-opening test. Blackstone Valley Tech volleyball team, lowing a 33-15 loss to Maynard in the season’s opening “One of the proudest moments I’ve had at Nipmuc but after a year of sharpening her game by game. was this win,” said head coach Shawn Hill “We had to practicing with the team, the resilient BVT “All 22 starting spots, all the starting jobs are available,” go out there and believe in ourselves and play tough and seniors has found a place in the varsity Archibald said Monday. “We are getting back to basics fight through it. They did not give up.” lineup. and doing more hitting that we usually do. Abby Kelley The Warriors rode a strong performance from Clark, “I was very upset last year when I found seems athletic and big and they could pose some threats who also hit Rofrano on a 55-yard score in the first out I didn’t make the team,” Coates said. for us, but before we can focus on them, we have to right quarter as well as solid line play on both sides of the ball, “I have always loved volleyball and the the ship with our own guys.” Hill said. thought of not being able to play my last Archibald said the week of practice for the Beavers was “It was a very, very, very physical game, Bartlett is a two years of high school, it really upset Krysta Coates going to be filled with “old school” tackling drills in an physical team,” Hill said. “We had eight linemen playing m e .” effort to find some of the toughness and grit he said his on both sides of the ball and to hang in and fight was Not long after Coates looked at the Beavers’ roster posted on the team lacked last weekend. awesome. They beat the heck out of us on some drives wall and didn’t see her name, head coach Barbara King paid her a “The talent is there for us, that’s why it’s frustrating, we but they hung in.” visit during class and made her an offer: spend the season working should be a lot better than we are,” Archibald said. “This Hill ran through a list of players who stood out in the as the team’s manager and she could practice with the squad. week we are trying to find the toughest 11 guys we have. trenches and on defense, including Max Hubley, Richard “I immediately said yes,” Coates said. “I just wanted to be a part We are going back old school, putting the tackling pads Vargas, Pat Donelan, George Morrice, Ben Evans, Mike of the team.” out there and let’s see if we can weed through some of the Manning and Brett Carlson. Carlson finished the game “When I asked her to be a manager, right away a smile came guys who aren’t giving us the effort we need. with 10 tackles, Hill said, while Morrice registered 11 over her face and she said she would love to,” King recalled. “She “We are going to find the toughest 11,” he added. “If we and defensive back John Schiloski finished with 10. stuck with it and practiced with us and kept her positive outlook. are going to lose, we are going to lose with our toughest In addition to being a key part of the running game, She worked hard and it really showed.” 11.” Hill also credited Donelan with a game-saving tackle on King made no promises that Coates would have a spot on the Maynard opened up a 20-7 halftime lead last Saturday a play that could have resulted in a Bartlett touchdown. varsity team this year, but Coates did everything she could to in the Beaver’s season opener. Despite playing at home, Other standouts included junior wideout Drew Nelson, make the decision to keep her on an easy one for the coach. The BVT fell into an early hole, and Kevin Barthlemes 1-yard who finished with five catches, as well as the quarterback 17-year-old Whitinsville resident not only practiced during the touchdown run in the second quarter represented the Clark, who converted multiple crucial fourth down plays 2015 season, she attended camp over the summer and spent time team’s only points until garbage time. Archibald praised in engineering the winning drive. practicing with her classmate and friend Haylee Oullette. Coates backup quarterback Reece Hendriks, who entered the “He was making his first start ever and he goes down stayed in shape by competing with the spring track & field team, game in the fourth quarter and scampered 10 yards for a and leads his team 62 yards with 1:05 left,” Hill said of and practiced with her younger sister Alexia — a freshman at late touchdown. By then, the outcome was not in doubt his signal caller. “He played well to start and then was a BVT this year — to help both herself and Alexia be sharp for the as the visiting team had already piled up 33 points and bit inconsistent at times. To come back like that on that fall season. nearly 300 rushing yards. drive, it showed a lot of poise and belief in himself and “I gained so much, I became a much better player and I think “It was a little disappointing to start the year that way,” in the team.” being cut and practicing with the team made me work harder,” Archibald said. “Coming into the year, we thought we Nipmuc will turn its attention to Dover-Sherborn this Coates said. “I wanted to prove myself, that I belonged there, that were going to have a decent team. Unfortunately, this Friday with a short week to prepare for an away game she didn’t make a bad decision to let me practice and get better. So year was a lot like the way last year started. Maynard against a team Hill described as being “well coached and I just used every opportunity I could to try to improve myself and came out and took it to us.” very athletic.” make the team.” As a team, Valley Tech finished 6-for-18 passing for It will also be the first road game for the Warriors af- Coates not only made the team this year, but earned a place in just 68 yards. The team’s leading rusher produced only 48 ter they enjoyed the comforts of home in their win over the starting lineup as a right-side hitter. Last Friday, she made her yards. Bartlett. varsity debut, playing three sets and finishing the match with two “It was really just a miserable game in all three phases,” “The Gridiron Club, the volunteers, the band, the stu- blocks and a kill. Archibald said. dent body, everyone was awesome, I don’t think we win “I was very excited, I was just so ready to play,” she said. “I BVT gets its second shot at home Saturday at 1 p.m. that game if it’s away,” Hill said. “I think everyone cheer- hadn’t played a real game in over a year. I wanted to get out there against Abby Kelley. “It’s a big week for us,” Archibald ing and rooting on the kids and the kids staying together and show everyone I belong.” said. “We need to get over that hump.” in the second half, I think that was big.”

Harlem Wizards Game BVT Volleyball Falls to Nipmuc in Season Opener The Milford Junior Woman’s Club (MJWC) of the General By Chris Villani King praised the play of senior middle hitter Janel Federation of Women’s Clubs of MA is again hosting the Harlem Sports Reporter/Columnist McCarty, saying she played a “very strong game, she Wizards on Tuesday October 18, at the Milford High School Gym. The Blackstone Valley Tech Girls volleyball team hustled and she was motivated.” McCarty finished Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. lost a “very disappointing” season opening match to with eight service points and three kills. Senior captain All ticket types can be purchased online by going to www. Nipmuc, but head coach Barbara King is confident Genevieve Kempster registered 13 service points, harlemwizards.com ordering through ThunderTix and selecting her team will put the setback behind it with Colonial three kills and two blocks. Fellow captain Sara Burnell Milford’s event. Student and General tickets may be ordered Athletic League play beginning this week. notched 11 service points and three kills of her own. through the ticket forms handed out at Milford schools or by “I think we will bounce back from it, I think we will King was also pleased with the varsity debut of contacting Jeannette Schorn at 781-775-2607 and leaving a do well in our league matches,” King said. “We have a Krysta Coates, who made the team this year after detailed message with your full name, method of contact and tougher time against the non-vocational schools, but serving as a team manager in 2015. number of tickets. Advanced Student and Senior Citizen tickets we will do well in our league.” The Beavers will not have to wait long to get into the are $10; advanced Adult tickets are $12. The Beavers dropped the cross town tilt with Nipmuc swing of league play, with matches scheduled against Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the game 3-1 after taking the opening set. Nipmuc scored Nashoba Valley Tech on Monday and University Park with Student and Senior Citizen tickets at $12 and Adult tickets at decisive 25-8, 25-9 wins in the second and third sets on Tuesday. BVT is slated to travel to Fitchburg Friday $14. before falling 25-23 in the decisive set. to take on Montachusett Tech. This is MJWC’s fourth year hosting the Harlem Wizards, which “It was a very disappointing start,” King said. “We King said she told her team to stay positive after the has been a night full of fun and entertainment. Proceeds from couldn’t get out of our own way and we hurt ourselves loss in the opening match. “I told them we just need to this event are put right back into the Milford community through with a number of unforced errors. But there were a keep going forward and work hard and really focus on MJWC’s support of various local organizations, schools and lot of good things to take from it. I was able to play our passing,” she said. “They had 22 aces against us on community needs. a number of my subs to see what they could do. Our Friday, so we need to focus on being much stronger in serving was pretty good, but our passing hurt us.” that area.”

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20 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Sports BVT’s Self- Milford Community Funded Project School Use Kids’ BVT’s Linnehan Shines with U.S. Receives MSBA Programs The Milford Community School Use National Team Reimbursement Program is offering many programs for By Chris Villani For Blackstone Valley Tech, getting children of all ages this fall. Courses are Sports Reporter/Columnist a second reimbursement installment offered in the areas of art, basketball, Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore Payton Linnehan from the Massachusetts School Building computer keyboarding, FAST Flag Football, is kicking off her second season with the Beavers’ girls Authority (MSBA) for the 37,200 square FAST Backyard Games, FAST Preschool soccer team after a standout summer with the U.S. U-15 foot roofing repair project means phase Soccer, Lego Club, Woodland Elementary Girls National Team that included an award as the top two of the project is almost complete AM Fitness, Woodland Pottery Club and goal scorer during the squad’s championship run. and preliminary talks can begin for the Stacy Pottery Club. For more detailed “The international tournament was very competitive, remaining and final section. descriptions, dates, times, costs, and but now I’m hoping to take that intensity back to the The most recent phase of the roof registration information, please visit MCS. high school season and hopefully make everyone else repair project focused on the 200 wing milford.us and click on the “Kids Fall” tab better,” Linnehan said after scoring eight goals during of the school, which encompasses in the menu. All programs will be listed the Confederation of North, Central American and classrooms as well as the auto collision there. Click on the program for the details. Caribbean Association Football tournament in August. and repair, auto tech, and electrical Since programs are added all the time be The United States captured the U-15 title thanks shops. The repairs began in June and sure to keep checking back. to a 2-0 win over Canada in the final. Linnehan was were substantially complete by the end of Registrations will be accepted immediately the only New England player on the all-invitational Payton Linnehan of Valley August. by mail to Milford Community Program, roster. The experience started with a training camp Tech shows of the U.S. U15 Following the district’s commitment 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757. at the beginning of August in Orlando, Fla., and the Girls National Team trophy in to live within its budget, Valley Tech Registration and payment may be dropped tournament was Linnehan’s first taste of international Orlando. Next to her is Minnie successfully applied, in February 2015, off at the security kiosk in the front of competition. Mouse. Contributed photo and received, in January 2016, a grant Milford High School between the hours of 7 Linnehan was a standout player for the Beavers in her from the MSBA. MSBA authorities have a.m. and 2:15 p.m., and directly at the office first varsity season, leading the team in scoring with 28 commented that for an educational from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. goals and 17 assists and capturing team MVP honors in her freshman campaign. She said system to embark and complete a project The office is open Monday through Friday her favorite part of the CONCACAF tournament was the celebration after winning the without bonding is remarkable. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more title. Her team donned their medals and stood proudly atop the podium as confetti rained The roof repair project was originally information call 508-478-1119. down on them. projected to cost $1,157,343, which made A part of the U.S. Women’s National Team Developmental Program, Linnehan is among it eligible for a maximum MSBA facilities a select pool of soccer players from around the country invited to one of the four training grant of $619,526 – a 53.53 percent Milford Community camps hosted by USA soccer each year. reimbursement rate. School Use Adult Linnehan said she hopes to be invited to the next camp in October, one of several goals The first two reimbursements, which one of the nation’s best young players has set for herself. the district is entitled to as cost occurs Education Courses “I would love to play in college and on the U-17 national team,” she said. “We are in a through progress billing, totaled almost MILFORD-Leonardo L. Morcone, Director World Cup cycle, so it would be great to make that roster.” $367,500. Recently, the district submitted of the Milford Community School Use In the meantime, Linnehan said she is focused on helping Valley Tech win a Central its third unaudited reimbursement Program, has released the schedule for the Mass championship. The Beavers lost in the district title game in 2015. Linnehan will also request. Assuming Valley Tech receives Fall Adult Education courses, which are to be playing with her older sister, Brooke, a senior co-captain of the 2016 squad. the full reimbursement of the most begin the week of September 19. “When they were young, Brooke wouldn’t pass to Payton at all,” their father Sean said. recent request, the district will have There are many classes and workshops “But since then, they have been a great team.” been reimbursed approximately 71 offered in the areas of Arts and Crafts, “It’s fun playing with my sister,” Payton Linnehan said. “She has different skills than I percent of the total maximum facilities Hobbies, Boating, Business, Computers have and we work really well together.” grant available, based on the initial and Technology, Cooking, Dance, ESL, construction estimates. Financial, Fitness, and other areas. The The reimbursements will be put complete list of classes may be found on towards phase three of the roof project, the Milford Community Program website, which is still a few years away. MCS.Milford.ma.us, under Adult Fall. “The district made a commitment Also there are many free one night to the MSBA during the initial phase workshops - details on the website. of the roof repair project that it would Registration forms may be printed parlay any MSBA receipts to the next from the website and will be accepted phase of the roof project until all phases immediately by mail to Milford were complete thereby alleviating Community Program, 31 West Fountain responsibility from the district’s member St., Milford, MA 01757. Registration and towns,” said Kurtis W. Johnson, Assistant payment may be dropped off at the security Superintendent for Finance and kiosk in the front of Milford High School Operations. between 7 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., and directly In order to further curtail impact to in the office from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. member towns, portions of the roof An After Hours Registration will be held repair project are completed by Valley Saturday, September 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tech’s certified staff and students. in the MHS Gym Lobby. For further information, please call the The U.S. U15 Girls National Soccer Team celebrates their victory over Canada in the office at 508-478-1119 or on the webpage. Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football tournament in August. Payton Linnehan of Valley Tech was a member of the U.S. team. Contributed photo

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 21 Gallagher-Neblett Wedding 4th Annual Rockin for SuperTy Erin Kate Gallagher and Jefferson Hart Neblett were married Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Benefit Concert ceremony was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe and the reception On Friday, September 30, Carlie and Bella Gonzalez, The was held at Casa Valerie, the Nebletts’ family home. Maid of Drove, Playing With Fire and Defret will take the stage to raise Honor was Meghan Gallagher, sister of the bride, and Best Man money for pediatric cancer research – specifically the Ty Louis was Sterling Neblett, brother of the groom. The bride, daughter Campbell(TLC) Foundation. Music will play from 7-9 pm at of Brian and Janice (Coffey) Gallagher of Upton, is a 2006 a true rock and roll style all age’s concert at Nipmuc Regional graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School, Upton. She earned High School, Pleasant St., Upton. The musicians are comprised a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Human of local teens ranging in age from 14-18. The cost is $10 per Development from Boston College in 2010. She is currently ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://form.jotform. pursuing her MBA at the University of San Francisco and works com/62316333619151 or at the door. All proceeds to benefit in human resources at Digital Realty. The groom, son of Valerie pediatric cancer research. (Ketcham) Neblett and the late Robert Neblett is a 2006 graduate The inspiration for the benefit concert comes from Ty Louis of Staples High School in Westport, Conn. He attended Boston Campbell, affectionately known as SuperTy, because, like all College as well, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in children who battle cancer, he defined strength and courage even Management. He is currently pursuing his MBA at UC Berkeley when faced with life’s most difficult challenges. SuperTy battled Haas School of Business. The couple went to South Africa on pediatric brain cancer for half of his short life with the strength their honeymoon and recently moved to Berkeley, Calif. only a true superhero could possess. His family and their team of dedicated volunteers vowed to keep his fight going until there are better treatment options for kids like Ty. A local cancer fighting teen, Carlie Gonzalez and her sister Bella perform in honor of her fight with Ewing’s Sarcoma this past year. Carlie has been singing Milford Regional and Cancer Center Benefit from throughout her treatment, sharing her talent and giving a voice to children fighting cancer and we are so happy to have her be a part Annual Golf Classic of this amazing night of music. #carliestrong Through concert tickets, food and merchandise sales and the th The 27 Annual Milford Regional Golf Classic on event,” said Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of very generous growing list of sponsors the event raises money that August 29 has raised more than $200,000 to benefit Milford Regional. “The support we receive from this goes directly into research grants through the TLC Foundation and th Milford Regional Medical Center, while the 10 annual event will help us continue to provide top- their amazing network of top oncologists and researchers in the Annual WRMC Radiothon conducted in conjunction quality care and remain the premier hospital in the field of pediatric oncology. with the Golf Classic raised an historic $106,000 to region.” To become a sponsor or to purchase tickets please contact Jen benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care. The Golf Classic is sponsored by local businesses at [email protected] and “like” us on FB at https://www. Proceeds from the 2016 Golf Classic held at the and organizations, with major sponsors including facebook.com/rockinforsuperty Tickets are $10. Franklin Country Club will support the recently Oliva’s Market, Catering & Gourmet Gifts; Waters completed Meehan Family Pavilion. The 78,000 Corp.; Christine’s Pallets; and Milton CAT. square-foot building opened last year and is Milford The Radiothon received support from Al Holman, Regional’s largest expansion to date, featuring a larger, Town Crier Publications and its Oliva Fund envelope modern emergency department, state-of-the-art appeal, as well as Tony Khoury, who organized and intensive care unit and 24 private patient rooms. hosted an evening fundraiser in Bellingham. Major “We are grateful to the community for their Radiothon sponsors include Arbella Insurance Group; we don’t just talk, we deliver! continued support of Milford Regional through our Kimball Sand Company, Inc.; Milford Donuts III and annual Golf Classic and to the volunteers who have Khoury Industries. to your home & on your dedicated many hours to organize this important computer!

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22 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Italian Earthquake Relief Effort Help Flood Victims in The Milford Lodge, Sons of Italy, is sponsoring a drive to raise money for the relief of thousands of people left homeless by the Louisiana Supplies for Mendon Upton Louisiana earthquake that occurred in central Italy. Flood Relief are being collected until On August 24, 2016, residents were awakened at 3:36 a.m. Friday, September 23 at United Parish by an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale. The Church, 1 Church St., and St. Gabriel’s earthquake struck central Italy in the area around Amatrice in Church, Mendon St.; both in Upton. mountains 80 miles north-east of Rome. The people of Louisiana are in desperate The 6.2 magnitude earthquake, along with the 98 aftershocks need of cleaning supplies, school in the following 36 hours, greatly devastated Amatrice and supplies and basic necessities for human surrounding towns demolishing buildings and trapping comfort in shelters. For a detailed and hundreds of people in the rubble. So far, the quake has caused complete list of items needed, please visit 292 deaths, left 2,925 people homeless and countless people still UnitedParishofUpton.org. Or create a missing. Mucket, a muck-out, five-gallon, bucket The Lemonade for Louisiana stand at United Parish raised $1,000 to Piero Altissimi, a member of the Red Cross Rescue team complete with lid, filled with box cutters, help the flooding victims in the Baton Rouge area. Here some of the described the situation in Amatrice: “When we arrived in insect repellent, two claw hammers, four youngsters and members of the Upton Police Department are shown at Amatrice, only a fraction of the town had survived, and we pair of dishwashing gloves small first aid the stand. Contributed photo managed to rescue 20 people that were alive under the rubble”. kit, garden/contractor trash bags, two Earthquake recovery is hampered by a lack of central rolls paper towels, four pack of toilet paper, four pair heavy duty work gloves 20 pack of N95 masks, various size planning in Italy. Natural disasters are dealt with as they happen pry bars, flat and Phillips head screwdrivers and a bottle of Germ-x, 30 oz. or smaller. with no central government agency responsible for restoration. The Mendon Upton Louisiana Flood Relief group was started by three cousins of one of the flood victims in This is why the Sons of Italy, Milford Lodge, has appealed to the Baton Rouge area. With a home base collection site in Upton, the group has two other collection locations in all people of good will, from those whose ancestral roots are in the state, one in Wayland and the other in Turners Falls. Italy, to the travelers and vacationers, who have experienced the Local residents have already rallied to help those in Louisiana with children from the community raising beauty of the country, the exuberance of the people, the food $1,000 through a lemonade stand at United Parish and another $300 from a similar stand during a Cruise and wine, the music, the art and architecture and the solitude, Nite at the Upton VFW Post 5594. All of the proceeds are being mailed directly to flood relief in Louisiana so to join us in contributing to the restoration of this region and supplies can be purchased immediately. its people. A truck, driver and gas has been donated through Satellite Specialized Transportation and VIP Expedited Donations in any amount may be made out to the: “Italian Carriers to get the collected supplies down to the flood battered regions. The Mendon Upton Louisiana Relief Earthquake Relief Fund” and mailed to or dropped off at any items will be picked up on September 25 and a crew of workers will follow them down to help unload and give a branch of: The Milford National Bank & Trust Company, c/o couple days of service. Anyone interested in joining the Louisiana work crew, September 25-October 1, should Italian Earthquake Relief Fund, 300 East Main St., Milford MA contact Jessica Murphy, 508-208-2906 [email protected]. 01757 DINING GUIDE Apple Fritters, a Fall Treat One of the best things about fall is the crisp apples available from local orchards. If you get tired of eating them fresh and don’t want to make a pie; a terrific, if messy treat, is making homemade Apple Fritters. While the recipe calls for Golden Delicious apples any orchard fresh fruit such as a firm Macintosh, Macoun or Cortland would work just as well. Extra hands in the kitchen to help with sugaring and then the eating make this a fun-family project.

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LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE NEW 2015 Chrysler 200 C NEW 2014 Chevy Cruze LS NEW 2015 Chrysler 200 C NEW 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Buy as Buy as Buy as Buy as V6, Alloy Wheels, Back‐Up low as LS Trim, Fuel Efficient, low as V6, Alloy Wheels, Back‐Up low as Back‐Up Camera, iPod Input, low as Camera, 3 Miles • #D7491R $ iPod input • #16042A $ Camera, 3 Miles • #D7492R $ 4x4, Alloy Wheels • #16013A $ $ 109 $ 33 $ 109 $ 92 30,477 WEEK 9,377 WEEK 30,477 WEEK 25,877 WEEK PRICED $2,000 UNDER KELLEY BLUE BOOK RETAIL! PRICED $2,000 UNDER KELLEY BLUE BOOK RETAIL! PRICED $1,000 UNDER KELLEY BLUE BOOK RETAIL! PRICED $1,000 UNDER KELLEY BLUE BOOK RETAIL!

Ends 9/23/16. Prices valid on vehicles indicated only, see website for details. Prices may change if manufacturer rebates change. Not valid with prior sales. Monthly/weekly financing rates based on 72 months, 2.99% APR with credit approval and require dealer source financing. Tax, title, registration and doc. fee not included. Must present ad, take same day delivery and pay in full to get advertised price. Purchase any new or used vehicle and we'll give you a discount equal to your first 6 months of payments. Payments total will be deducted from selling price and payment not to exceed $300/month. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Price based on MSRP / Sticker price and has no cash value. Not valid with prior sales. Double Sales Tax Savings off MSRP / Sticker price and cannot be combined with any other rebates, discounts, or promotions and is not applicable with prior sales. Some restrictions apply. Does not apply to Jeep Wranglers, imports, 2001 or older model year vehicles, and vehicles with over 60,000 miles. Purchase any new vehicle and we will double the manufacturers power train warranty. Vehicle must be serviced at Imperial Cars dealerships. This offer is not valid on prior sales, is based of the MSRP, and is not combineable with any other discount, promotions, or incentives and has no cash value. Some restrictions apply, see us for details. Not responsible for typographical errors. IMPERIAL CHEVROLET IMPERIAL FORD IMPERIAL CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP RTE 16, MENDON, MA RTE 16, MENDON, MA RTE 16, MENDON, MA

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