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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, March 27, 2020 A good time for Smola: Legislature some good news taking steps to protect public, assist workers during few weeks, there has simply been too much darkness assaulting us through our television screens every night. Too coronavirus outbreak many graphs and charts depicting rates of infection, too much footage of ambu- lances racing through city streets, too BOSTON – Rep. Todd M. Smola ment of Town Meeting due to the public much focus on dreary and depressing (R-Warren, Ranking Member, health emergency created by the virus, statistics reporting how many have Committee on Ways & Means) says he is while giving local Select Boards the been infected by the COVID-19 virus working with his colleagues to respond power to extend Town Meeting beyond and how many have died. A steady to the coronavirus pandemic by taking the June 30 cut-off date mandated by diet of television news right would be steps to protect the public and provide state law if necessary. enough to leave any viewer with the support for workers who lose their jobs impression that the very fabric of our as a result of the outbreak. House Bill 4572 would also allow for society is crumbling away around us. the temporary reduction of quorum Anyone who has been out of the Smola noted the House of requirements for Town Meeting to com- house during this outbreak, however, Representatives and the Senate have ply with “social distancing” measures has seen that nothing could be further already approved a bill waiving the designed to prevent the spread of the from the truth. There is another side to one-week waiting period for laid off virus. The bill would also authorize the COVID-19 pandemic that has been workers applying for unemployment towns that are unable to finalize a bud- receiving far less attention. Individual benefits. The changes are retroactive get by June 30 to continue spending at tales of generosity and goodwill have to March 10 – the day Governor Charlie current fiscal year levels on a month- been popping up across the country Baker declared a State of Emergency to-month basis for essential operations, recently — stories of landlords forego- in response to the outbreak – and will using revolving funds and existing cash ing the collection of rent from tenants remain in place for 90 days after the balances, until a new budget is final- who are home without pay or insisting Governor’s order is lifted. ized. that the hard hit businesses who rent Brendan Berube Photo space from them pay employees first; The Legislature previously enacted a Representative Smola expects the Our Editor, Brendan Berube, following the stories of neighbors buying groceries supplemental budget providing $15 mil- House and Senate will be taking addi- CDC’s social distancing recommendations and supplies for the elderly couple next lion in assistance to the Massachusetts tional actions in the weeks ahead to by working from home with the help of his door; of parents organizing food col- Department of Public Health, as well help mitigate the impacts of the pan- ‘assistant,’ Lola. lection drives to ensure that families as local and regional boards of health. demic. In the meantime, he encourages in need are able to keep food on the This money is being used to support constituents to utilize the state’s Web table for children whose schools have ongoing monitoring, treatment, con- site at www.mass.gov/resource/infor- BY BRENDAN BERUBE tainment, public awareness and pre- mation-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus- EDITOR temporarily closed. Every day, in every community across the nation, ordinary vention efforts against the virus. disease-2019-covid-19 to stay informed As members of the news industry our- people are stepping up to the plate to about the latest developments during selves, we try to keep up with current combat the negative impact of COVID- Smola said the House and Senate are the State of Emergency. For additional events as much as possible by monitor- 19 with kindness. now working on a proposal filed by information, please contact Rep. Smola ing other publications and watching the Just last week, we received a phone Gov. Baker to assist municipalities with at [email protected] or (617) nightly news regularly. At this point, essential government functions during 722-2100. however, we — like many of you out Turn To GOOD NEWS page ­­­A8 the State of Emergency. House Bill there — have had it. Over the past 4572 would allow for a 30-day postpone- Charlton sees first G & R Fish Market: positive test for COVID-19 Celebrating 15 years

BY JASON BLEAU We have also updated our It’s not something some- VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT response to include every where else, it’s right here in business patient receiving a surgi- in our communities,” CHARLTON – The cal mask prior to interac- Gagner said. “The town of COVID-19, or coronavi- tion with the EMTs. We Charlton is very well pre- STURBRIDGE — What rus, pandemic has hit are also providing addi- pared. We’ve had a plan makes a man change his close to home with the tional personal protective in place for a situation profession from hair- first recorded case in the equipment for our staff such as this and other dresser to fishmonger? town of Charlton. to wear during respirato- situations that could For Sebastiano Giaquinto On Wednesday, March ry calls. Sanitizing of all occur. We’ve always had it was simple. A passion 18, town officials were apparatus is happening an emergency response for buying and selling the notified of the first pos- after every response for action plan. Charlton freshest fish and seafood itive case of the virus service,” the statement was well stocked up in the area. after three EMTs were read. with gloves and masks When Giaquinto, exposed to a patient who The revelation of a and personal protective who grew up in Italy, was later tested for the positive case capped off equipment that other moved from Worcester illness. The positive an eventful week for towns are running short to his wife’s, the former case was confirmed on Charlton as the town on and we’ve been able to Jeannette Ramos home- Tuesday, March 17, and followed suit with count- supply mutual aid to local town of Southbridge, he the following day, a call less other communities doctors offices and even went looking one day to from St. Vincent Hospital across the state and coun- other towns in the area as buy fresh fish for dinner. in Worcester informed try by closing town office needed.” “In Italy, everything officials of the situation buildings to public traffic Town Administrator is fresh,” he said. “You prompting the three and imploring residents Andrew Golas said hav- go to the fish market for EMTs to be self-quaran- to practice social distanc- ing a positive test in fish; the vegetable mar- tined for fourteen days. ing and proper hygiene Charlton doesn’t change ket for fruit and produce. As of this report none to curb the spread of the much from his perspec- We don’t have big super- of the EMTs were con- virus. Charlton Board of tive either. Charlton markets like here in firmed to have contracted Health Chair Matthew has used the governor’s America.” the virus during the call. Gagner said the town has recommendations and While one can certain- Courtesy Photo The Charlton Fire been working all along orders as well as the ly buy fish at the local Department released Pictured: Sebastiano Giaquinto and Antonietta “Toni.” with the assumption that advice of medical profes- stores, the product, how- a statement on their the virus was in the area sionals to their advan- ever, is mostly frozen, not Facebook page confirm- and acknowledges that tage to try and stay ahead fresh. you can tell the moment alongside her brother; ing the reports and dis- things progressed quickly of the pandemic and A decision was made. you walk through the artwork by his children cussing the measures even before a confirmed they plan to continue to Giaquinto would leave door. The clean smell of when they were young being taken to help pro- case was announced. embrace these practic- his profession as a hair- the air is noticeable. G & and now his grandchil- tect first responders “This, in a way, made es as long as needed to dresser. The couple first R also carries fresh live dren adorn the walls. during the pandemic. some of the residents prevent the continued opened G & R Fish Market lobsters, clams, PEI mus- “Customers’ kids bring “In an abundance of more aware of the situa- spread of the illness. in 2005 in Southbridge. sels, king crab legs, and me drawings, which I caution, even before tion. The Board of Health “The result of having On March 18, 2008, they wild shrimp from Gulf of hang up too,” Giaquinto being notified of this expo- has been very aware of a positive case hasn’t moved the store to its cur- Mexico. said proudly. sure, the fire department it and we were taking it changed anything. We’ve rent location at 135 Main “That is the only prod- On the walls, too, you took extreme measures to very seriously before it been operating using the Street in Sturbridge. uct that comes in fresh will find six certificates isolate all shifts in a ‘pro- hit us. It’s become our governor’s orders and G & R Fish Market frozen,” he said. designating G & R Fish verbial vacuum’ so that world for the last month. looking to other towns as is open only four days Additionally, G & R Market the Winner of there is no cross contact We saw it coming but I well but obviously having a week, Wednesday – sells a variety of home- the Best Fish Market of amongst the four work- just think this will make a positive case in town is Saturday, as Giaquinto is made pasta ravioli from Greater Sturbridge (com- ing shifts. The admin- residents in town more not a great thing. We’re committed to freshness. Somerville; chowders prised of eleven area istrative staff has been aware that it is here, it just trying to get the pub- He travels to Boston two and bisques, stuffed towns). The Sturbridge relocated offsite, working is a real issue. Hopefully lic information out there or three of those days each clams and more. Times Readers Choice remotely. This was done they’ll practice the social week to buy the fresh- The business is to minimize exposure Turn To COVID-19 page ­­­A12 Turn To G&R MARKET page distancing and I think est haddock, cod, salm- family-oriented in many opportunities running they’ll be more cautious. on, scallops, tuna, and ways. Sister Antonietta ­­­A2 through the department. swordfish available. And “Toni” Giaquinto works 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 27, 2020 Community health centers call on Baker for COVID Relief WORCESTER — The Edward M. local residents. The health centers are within a tight financial model caring tine guidance. The health centers have Kennedy Community Health Center on the frontlines of the COVID-19 cri- for the needs of low-income, vulnerable shifted many services to telehealth (Kennedy Community Health) and the sis, and have redeployed resources and individuals and families. appointments to protect both patients Family Health Center of Worcester staff to assess and care for patients with “We have alerted the Governor to and staff from the risk of exposure to (Family Health) announced today urgent health care needs. the significant impact of this epidemic the coronavirus. that they are in full support of the “We have transformed our oper- on front-line providers at Community “We are relying on the Governor Massachusetts League of Community ations to respond to the coronavirus Health Centers,” said Louis Brady, to hear the pleas of the largest primary Health Centers’ letter to Governor crisis, while continuing to serve the President and CEO of Family Health. care group practice in Massachusetts,” Charlie Baker seeking immediate and health care needs of the people who “We protect the health the entire com- said Kerrigan. “Without financial substantial financial relief in order to live and work in our community,” said munity and need the resources to con- assistance over 1 million Massachusetts avoid a partial or complete collapse of Stephen J. Kerrigan, President and tinue this critical public health work.” residents will have no access to health the state’s largest primary care network. CEO of Kennedy Community Health. Both Worcester health centers have care during this crisis and in the fore- As the two largest health centers serv- “Dealing with this pandemic has the set up screening and isolation tents or seeable future.” ing Greater Worcester, Kennedy Health potential of crippling both our finan- mobile structures to assess patients’ Center and Family Health are respon- cial sustainability and workforce.” risk for COVID-19 and coordinate sible for the health care for over 50,000 Community health centers work appropriate treatment or offer quaran-

Country Bank donates Legislature approves a $15 $250,000 to four local million fund in response to Hospitals Coronavirus outbreak WARE — Country Bank announced Director, Baystate Health Foundation. BOSTON – Rep. Todd M. Smola (R-Warren, Ranking Member, Committee on today it has donated $250,000 to four “These are challenging and Ways & Means) is pleased to announce that the Senate and House recently passed local hospitals to help assist with the ever-evolving times as we face uncer- a supplemental budget to create a $15 million fund in response to the outbreak work they are doing for their patients tainty regarding the COVID-19 pandem- of COVID 19 cases in Massachusetts. The funds, held in reserve, will support the as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. ic. As a community partner, we care Commonwealth’s monitoring, treatment, containment, public awareness and The hospitals receiving donations deeply about our communities, and we prevention efforts against the 2019 novel coronavirus by the Department of Public include Baystate Health in Springfield, wanted to support our local hospitals to Health, regional and local boards of health, and other public entities. Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, help ease their financial burden as they UMass Memorial, and Saint Vincent continue to offer exceptional care to our “I am pleased that we were able to approve this critical funding so quickly,” said Hospital in Worcester. friends and neighbors in the region,” Representative Smola. “We are determined to do anything in our power to assist “We are so grateful to Country Bank stated Paul Scully, President, and CEO state and local efforts to deal with our unfolding public health crisis.” for its most generous support and at Country Bank. appreciate its continued partnership About Country Bank The bill now goes to the governor. For additional information please contact during this unprecedented time. This Country Bank is a full-service mutual Smola at [email protected] or (617) 722-2100. gift will directly support resources community bank serving central and needed at Baystate Health as we con- western Massachusetts with 14 offic- tinue to address and prepare for the es in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, care our community needs as we face Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, ment insurance benefits related to, or this worldwide pandemic,” stated Scott Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, Smola announces resulting from, the COVID-19 pandemic Berg, Vice President of Philanthropy, and Worcester. Country Bank is a mem- or the effects of the State of Emergency Baystate Health, and Executive ber of FDIC, DIF, and the SUM network. declared by Gov. Baker on March 10. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322- legislation to support 8233 or online at countrybank.com. “More than anyone else, this crisis workers affected by is being felt by people living paycheck Hitchcock Academy to paycheck whose employment has been affected by the coronavirus,” said cancels activities G&R MARKET health emergency Smola. “Anything that can help peo- continued from page A1­­­ ple get through this difficult situation, BOSTON – Rep. Todd M. Smola we’re going to take a look at it.” BRIMFIELD — In accordance with (R-Warren, Ranking Member, state mandates Hitchcock Academy Awards ran from 2011-2016 and G & R Committee on Ways & Means) along On March 18, the bill passed in the will be closed through the end of the won every time. with his colleagues in the House of month. Staff is utilizing this period to Senate, and the Governor signed it into “We are so thankful for every- Representatives, passed legislation this law. For additional information please thoroughly clean and sanitize the build- one’s support and we look forward to week to waive the one-week waiting ing in anticipation of resuming our contact Rep. Smola at Todd.Smola@ many more years serving the great- period for workers seeking unemploy- mahouse.gov or (617) 722-2100. regular schedule. We realize the impact er Sturbridge community.” Business this has on everyone but ask for your hours are Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. patience and understanding as we nav- – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. igate these uncharted waters together. l o c a l SERVICE p r o v i d e r s

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CHARLTON — On March end of World War II, Danny neer. Also attending, two eagle and won a $500.00 scholarship. 14, the annual Charlton Dono set up a uniform and Awards were presented to scouts who were present, For your information, Cathy American Legion Post 391, memorabilia Karen Potter, a retiring music Michael Mullaly, Jr. and Kuehl is 1 of 4 honorary mem- Past-Commander’s banquet display including a dress teacher from Charlton Middle Christopher Sampson. bers of Legion Post 391. She was held in the lower Grange uniform that was donated by School Alexandar Vescovski of Bay retired from Hall with approximately 40 LT Mathew Smith who was a who, along with her 5th Path Reg’l-Voc’l High School, the Town of Charlton after people in attendance. Corned B-24 navigator and 6th grade chorus, has our Boys State recipient. serving almost 40 years and is beef, cabbage and in the southwest pacific the- performed so many times for Zachary Correira presently serving on the Town vegetables were prepared ater. There were also pictures Legion and From St. Peter/Marian Housing and served by Cathy Kuehl and of several legion members veteran events, mainly at Sr High School was unable Committee. Jennifer Trudeau. The meal taken during her school, the Overlook senior to attend. Also, Miss Lana was outstand- that crisis era, including care and the Senior Center Antocci of Bay Path HS ing. Clarence Bachand who served here in who attended the State Police As it is the 75th year of the in Europe as a combat engi- Charlton. Youth Cadet Training program Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale Local Food Drive announces cancellations Initiative Continues STURBRIDGE — The Federated other scheduled public events, the exec- Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale has utive board has recommended that all canceled worship services and other church-related gatherings be canceled church-related gatherings until further for the time being. The meetinghouse notice. Cancellations include a screen- will remain open to community groups ing of Jonah and the Whale originally that regularly use the facility, such as slated for Friday, March 20. local support groups, but participants should check with their own organiza- In a notification to church Members on tion for guidance on cancellations. Monday, March 16, Leigh Darrin, pres- ident of the church’s executive board “This crisis may make many of you cited Governor Baker’s emergency feel isolated, vulnerable and afraid,” declaration prohibiting gatherings of Darrin told church Members, “but let more than 25 people. Darrin said Pastor us remember that this will pass! Until Gretchen Switzer plans to prepare and then, please reach out to the Pastor send out pastoral messages and discus- Gretchen via email (switzer7743@ sions are underway about the possibil- gmail.com) or phone (508-852-7413) or ity of offering a virtual online worship anyone else in the congregation if you service. want to talk or need assistance.”

In addition to worship services and Warm Someone’s Quinsigamond Community Heart in these College to transition to challenging remote learning opportunities times WORCESTER — Due to the current instruction. and unfolding situation regarding the • Additional strategies such Coronavirus/COVID-19, Quinsigamond as facilitating access to Internet and Community College has instituted the online services, the QCC Food Pantry following safety measures: and Resource Center, and other student support services are being addressed • From March 18-27, the College and new procedures are being adopted. will be closed to in-person services for All information will be available to the current students and the public. public as strategies are finalized. • On March 22, regularly scheduled • Registration for current QCC stu- online classes will resume as normal. dents will begin on March 30. Students FOOD • Current in-person courses, will receive emailed instructions. labs, and clinicals (including in-person meetings of blended/hybrid courses) For the latest information and Still are being delayed until Monday, March updates, visit QCC’s Cronavirus/ PANTRY 30 as the College transitions to remote COVID-19 Information Center at www. instruction. qcc.edu/coronavirus. • Seven-week courses (QCC’s DONATIONS NEEDED Spring II) that are 100% online will For more information about QCC, begin on March 23 as scheduled. contact Josh Martin, Director of • New, in-person, seven-week Institutional Communications at Please check with your local courses scheduled to begin on March 508.854.7513 [email protected] 23 will be delayed until Monday, March 30, as they are reformatted to remote food pantry for a list of ways you can donate and www.StonebridgePress.com to help a family in need. 4 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 27, 2020 LEARNING Marianapolis Prep announces Quarter 3 Honor Roll

THOMPSON, Conn. — Marianapolis Sofia Hargrave, Charlton, MA; Mai Dayville, CT; Thang Tran, Da Nang, MA; Daniel Moors, Uxbridge, MA; Prep announces students who have Hasegawa, Osaka-shi, Japan; Sophie Vietnam; Daniel Twohig, Douglas, Colleen Murphy, Charlton, MA; earned their place on the Quarter 3 Hendrick, Willimantic, CT; Philip MA; Rachel Ullstrom, Auburn, MA; Connor Murray, Southbridge, MA; Honor Roll. 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Nichols College postpones Commencement exercises

DUDLEY — Nichols College lives,” she added. Please know it aches for you.” has announced it will postpone In addition, Nichols is plan- As the ever-changing situa- its annual Commencement exer- ning to create a virtual event for tion develops, Nichols is keeping cises on May 2, in accordance May 2 in acknowledgement of open various channels of com- with government mandates the Commencement Ceremony munication to the students and aimed at containing the trans- that was scheduled to take place the entire campus community. mission of COVID-19. at Worcester’s DCU Center. Nichols President Susan West The college recently About Nichols College Engelkemeyer, Ph.D., informed announced it was moving exclu- Nichols College is a college of the graduating class in a March sively to online course delivery choice for business and leader- 17 email, saying, “Per CDC and following this past week’s spring ship education as a result of its state guidelines, it is with a heavy break until at least April 3 and distinctive career-focused and heart that I inform you that our offering campus housing only to leadership-based approaches to May 2, 2020 Commencement those students unable to return learning, both in and out of the Ceremony is postponed.” home. classroom, and through impact- This week, Gov. Charlie Baker “It is truly impossible to ful research and professional announced a prohibition on express how very sorry I am that education. Students thrive in a gatherings of 25 or more peo- your final semester has been dis- learning and living environment ple, and the Centers for Disease rupted in such a profound way,” that is supported by an experi- Control and Prevention issued Dr. Engelkemeyer said to the ential business curriculum and new recommendations to cancel seniors, referring to the cancel- a strong liberal arts foundation or postpone events of 50 or more lation or deferment of in-person aimed at transforming them into for eight weeks. classes, and activities such as tomorrow’s leaders. Nichols also In her message, President spring athletic events and travel offers Master’s degrees in busi- Engelkemeyer also promised opportunities. “For many of you ness, leadership, accounting, graduates an opportunity to and your families, I remember and counterterrorism, as well as commemorate their academic being there the day you moved a range of certificate programs, achievement at a future event, into Shamie or other residence to promote career advancement with details to be determined. halls. And I fondly remember for today’s professionals. “There will be a day that I shaking each of your hands as will proudly, and with great joy, we came together during fall ori- recognize this milestone in your entation. You are all in my heart.

Trinity Catholic Academy honor roll

SOUTHBRIDGE — Trinity Honors Luisa Henao, Shane Catholic Academy has released Jeremy Figueroa,Melany McGlone,Casey Renaud Havish its honor roll for the second tri- Ngo,Tatum Perez Swadia,Manaali Vaidya, mester of the 2019-2020 school year. Honors GRADE 6 Jason Checka, Elena Jerez,Lizmarie Rodriguez GRADE 4 High Honors Makayla Capillo,Zoe Jennalee Rousseau, ,Ava Forget,Colin Ladd Simon Honors SymeonDownie,Jameson Honors GRADE 8 Durocher, Aedyn Esser, IssayrisGonzalez-Rivera, Charles Congdon,Frances High Honors Heather Kennedy,Oliver Dyer,Anika Ferrantino Kirsten Congdon, Sean MacDonald AleyaPereira,Noah Brandon McGlone,Amari Gasperini,Zachary Hebert Waterhouse Pereira,Nicholas Sargent,Cameron Simpson Honors GRADE 5 David Adorno, High Honors Zachary Cournoyer Michael Gasperini,Apollo GRADE 7 Teresita Del Valle, Eva Jerez Logan, High Honors Payton MacDonald, Avelyn Yashvi Swadia,Nico Yacavace O’Brien, Laci Pollone Friday, March 27, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­5 United Way honors volunteers, area companies at awards ceremony

Courtesy Photos Campaign Chair Dawna Dagenais, Volunteer of the Year recipient Maria Gravel and Board Campaign Chair Dawna Dagenais, Unsung Hero Award recipient David Langlais and Board President April Parzych. President April Parzych. STURBRIDGE — On March 12 at the was presented to Maria Gravel, an Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge employee of Savers Bank, who acted Village, prior to the restrictions on as the campaign manager for the bank. events, the United Way of Southbridge, Her passion and compelling story of Sturbridge and Charlton honored two how a United Way program assisted special volunteers and recognized our a person she knew through a difficult corporate partners that held workplace time was instrumental in the success of campaigns. the Savers Bank campaign. The 2019 Campaign Chair, Dawna Other awards of recognition were Dagenais addressed the gathering stat- presented to the following companies ing “Our success is very dependent for either their level of employee par- on the companies and individuals in ticipation, or for total money raised our community who support the United through their individual campaigns. Way so that we may provide the resourc- Good Neighbor Award - Over $10,000 es that our Member Agencies need.” and under 70 percent participation Mrs. Dagenais updated the guests on Hyde Tools, Inc. & Employees for the status of the current campaign. their continued support of over $15,000 “With the loss of a few companies Harrington Hospital Employees - for The staff of Karl Storz Endovision and Endoscopy America receiving the Diamond Award for who chose not to run workplace cam- their continued support of $10,000 raising almost $70,000 between their two locations in Charlton and Auburn. paigns this year, the campaign is short $32,000 of the local goal of $312,000,” Bronze Award - 70-84 percent employ- Corporate Gift Totaling $30,000 or more as we begin a merger with the United she said. “As the United Way forward ee participation Incom, Inc. & Employees - $34,000 Way of Webster-Dudley and will be funds our Member Agencies based on Dexter-Russell & Employees – with a Cornerstone Bank & Employees known as United Way of South Central the previous year’s pledges, this short- combined total of $20,000 - $49,575 combined total for the local Massachusetts in the coming months.” fall will affect the allocations to our Southbridge Credit Union – with a United Ways United Way plays a vital role in creat- member agencies in 2020. However, combined total of $7,100 Karl Storz, Endovision & Endoscopy ing positive change within our commu- our corporate partners that are here Divisions & Employees - Our largest nity. UWSSC spends its time, energy, today, and some that are not able to be Silver Award - 85 – 99 percent Employee corporate donation and campaign at and funds on five initiatives: Health, in attendance, did an outstanding job of Participation almost $70,000! Education, Financial Stability, Basic maintaining and even increasing their Savers Bank & Employees – 94 per- Needs, and Literacy, funding more than annual workplace campaigns!” cent with a $20,000 campaign. Executive Director, Mary O’Coin, 26 programs through 19 non-profit part- Awards were presented to two indi- concluded the event stating that “In ner agencies annually for programs and viduals for their commitment to help Gold Award Small Business - 25 or these times, it is important to remem- services that focus on the initiatives. the United Way in their own ways. less employees 100 percent Employee ber those who struggle daily with mak- If you would like to give or con- David L. Langlais, a Hyde Tools employ- Participation ing ends meet, finding affordable day tact the United Way please contact: ee, received the 2019 Unsung Hero bankHometown – Sturbridge Branch care, access to medical and mental [email protected] Award for his many years of volun- McGrath Insurance, a division of health services, food for seniors, activ- or call (508) 765-5491. Please visit: teering to help to maintain and deliver Starkweather & Shepley – Sturbridge ities for the youth and much more. We www.Unitedwayss.org or follow on the large campaign thermometers that location appreciate all who volunteer and those Facebook for the latest news. are displayed during the campaign in St. Luke’s Health Care that give to the United Way. This event Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton. marks the last one for the United Way of The 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award Diamond Award - Employee & Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton Online antique education

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BY JASON BLEAU ongoing has almost come nat- ed post, he feels up to the chal- VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT urally,” said Golas. lenge. He doesn’t plan to judge After only a few short his success based on the past, CHARLTON – Since attend- months, Golas said he feels rather he wants to continue ing his first meeting in like he has been in the town to create a bright and success- January, Charlton’s new Town for years and thanked the staff ful future for the community Administrator, Andrew Golas, and elected officials for mak- and believes that to accomplish has seen quite a lot in town ing his transition seamless. this everyone needs to work during his first two months on Among his biggest challenges together. duty. has been learning the nuanc- “I want to see a teamwork Golas succeeded long- es of the different people he approach. As we see peo- time Town Administrator works with day to day, from ple come in for new develop- Robin Craver who departed department heads to the board ments, I want to sit down as a in October of 2019, after him- of selectmen, challenges that team with the applicant and self serving several years in come with any job transition give them our guidance all at the town of Barre and hit the especially when helping man- once rather than having them ground running. age a community as tight nit as bounce from office to office. I’d Golas said his first few Charlton. like to make sure that depart- months in town have been “Everybody here is so pas- ment head meetings continue, quite the learning experience. sionate about what they do. and we all know what’s going He has been welcomed with I have a lot of department on,” Golas said. “We launched open arms by the staff and town heads that have been here a social media page for the officials, and said it didn’t take for a long time, and know a town, and I want to make sure long for him to realize he made lot about where Charlton has we push updates for people to the right choice by joining the been and where it is now. A see about what’s going on and Charlton community. lot of the things that surprise they know what we’re dealing “Everyone that I’ve worked me is when they talk about with and what to anticipate with has been great about when Charlton used to be this going forward.” bringing me up to speed. I’ve rural farming community and Anyone interested in stay- been as proactive as possible to being a new person in town I ing informed on the happen- get out to the business commu- think of Charlton as more of ings in the town of Charlton nity and reach out to residents an affluent community. Now and news from the new Town to see how I can best serve that I’m here I can see that per- Administrator’s office need them in my capacity. I’ve been sonality and how things have only search for Town of getting up to speed on the bud- all come together and grown,” Charlton on Facebook and get system but thankfully we Golas said. click the like button to follow Jason Bleau Photo have a finance director who While Golas has big shoes to the page. Charlton Town Administrator Andrew Golas listens intently during his first is great to work with. Pretty Board of Selectmen meeting in January. fill after Craver’s 13-year stint much everything else that’s in the town’s highest non-elect- Designing a beautiful garden for you and the pollinators

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PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 Views and commentary from Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales www.StonebridgePress.com OPINION Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Does humanity Don’t let fears Brendan Berube Editor really end when the drive your investment Editorial toilet paper runs out? choices I have a friend since can’t find a single bottle any- First, the high school named Karen. positively where. coronavirus A much Financial She was a smart and speaking rocked the focused student, a cheer- Being prepared is admira- Focus financial mar- leader … very popular but ble, while hoarding is only kets. Then, By Gary W. always a kind soul. We lost selfish. JEFF oil prices needed touch through the years Moore BURDICK dropped more but reconnected when, to Last week, I wrote a col- than 20 per- her surprise, she saw my umn that I thought would cent after a name on a book at Barnes & Noble. be whimsical, but by the time it went breakdown in OPEC production dis- time for Karen was always engaged and help- to print was not. There are people cussions. Not surprisingly, the markets ful. Raised by kind parents, she was in serious need of the basics of life. took another nosedive. Yet, despite always one of those people who were No, not having toilet paper may not these events, this recent market volatil- … well, just that way. be life threatening, but a lack of food ity may well be attributed more to fear renewal items and basic products for disinfec- than the forces that usually drive the Sunday morning, Karen rose early tion are. If you have a little to spare, markets. Ultimately, in the investment arena, as in all walks of life, facts mat- Another winter is on its way out, and and headed to the grocery store in please share. Call your local house of her small Michigan town. She had a worship, food pantry, Salvation Army ter. And right now, if you look beyond warmer, longer days are finally here. the headlines, the facts that matter to As March turns the corner into April, plan to arrive as the doors opened and or any organization who can help get get the few items she needed and did. these into the hands of someone in investors may be far less gloomy than the dawning of the season of renewal you might have imagined. is perhaps more welcome this year Toilet paper was on her list and she need. Be inspired by the kindness and bought the only package left … a pack- willingness to share that Karen, and than ever before in the shadow of the So, here are some things to keep in Coronavirus outbreak, and we thought age of eight rolls. She, like most of us, many like her have displayed. was surprised by the empty shelves. mind over the next several weeks: this would be an opportune moment to This isn’t 2008. If you were an investor She bought what she could and headed No. I am not asking you to share reflect on some of the things that make in 2008, you well remember the market out of the store and to her car. In the what you need for the survival of the us grateful for the arrival of spring. crash that resulted from the bursting of While each season has its own parking lot, she encountered an elder- next few weeks or month, but please the housing bubble, which had severe perks, there is something about spring ly man, visibly upset. Karen asked if examine your heart and ask yourself if ripple effects throughout the economy. that seems to surprise us each year. he was okay. you have a little to spare. I believe the The situation is different now. While We re-acquaint ourselves with our supply chain of these items will catch it’s quite likely that the U.S. economy yards as they slowly reveal themselves “My wife and I are out of toilet paper. up with demand sooner than later. The will take a hit in the short term, the as the snow banks melt away, and we I’ve been searching for days. I don’t shelves will soon be filled again. That’s overall economic fundamentals were welcome the sight of our lawns and know what to do,” the troubled old the beauty of capitalism. Just look into strong before the coronavirus came tree branches once again sprouting gentleman explained. your heart and pantry and see, like along and may indeed prove resilient green. Karen, if you can graciously give a enough to withstand the recent shocks. Another phenomenon that He didn’t know what to do, but little to help someone who is in need. Specifically, the labor market condi- comes with spring is ‘spring fever.’ In Karen did. She broke open the pack- tions were the best in decades, hous- modern times this is a semi-positive age of eight rolls and tried to give him Keep your eyes open. Most people ing activity was improving and interest term. Back in colonial times, however, half. He would only accept two, and in need will never ask. Karen saw a rates remained low. And even the recent ‘spring fever’ referred to the poor qual- was touched to tears. He didn’t have man who was distraught and asked events may have a bright side: The drop ity of health everyone was in after sus- to leave empty handed because of the him. Will you do the same? Do you in oil prices will likely reduce prices at taining a winter without fresh vegeta- generosity of Karen Tyson. She, and have elderly neighbors? Will you stop the gas pumps, leading to more money bles and proper diet. Today’s ‘spring others like her, give me hope and opti- by and check on them? See if they are in the pockets of consumers, which, in fever’ will have children restless in mism in a time wrought with despair in need? turn, can boost spending, a key driver of our economy. And the large decline school, new romances transpire and and pessimism. in interest rates will make home pur- people attacking their homes with dust Be kind … be optimistic … and pray. chases and mortgage refinancing even cloths and Windex. We still live in the richest nation in the history of the world. Is it truly nec- If you have nothing to give, share more attractive – again, positive moves Experts say the changes that a for the economy. person goes through during the spring- essary for some of us to survive, that a kind and encouraging word. Do not others must go without? take part in the negative gloom and We’ve been here before. From the time are due to hormonal changes in time the markets bottomed out in early the body. During the winter months, doom conversations. Be uplifting and No. encouraging in public and in private, 2009 until just a few weeks ago, stock the body secretes a large amount of prices climbed about 300 percent. Yet, melatonin, (the sleep hormone). The if you are so disposed … please pray. “We have nothing to fear but fear during that time, we also saw three presence of more sunlight in spring separate market drops of more than 15 sends the body a message to stop pro- itself.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt We’ve always been a nation that looked out for our neighbor and percent, similar to what we’re seeing ducing as much melatonin. This caus- now. These market corrections always es folks to be more awake. Add this to When fear sets in, irrational behav- pitched in to help where we can. Yes. ior begins. Saturday, I witnessed a These are unprecedented times, but we feel unsettling, but it’s important to rec- the uptick in your serotonin levels due ognize that they are actually a normal man and a woman struggling in the will survive then thrive. And besides to the sunlight, and you will not only part of the log-term investing process. aisle of my local store over a bottle of … I am old enough to brag that I have be awake, but enthusiastic. So, given these factors, how should survived at least ten end-of-the-world To touch on a bit of history, as bleach. There’s really not a shortage of you respond to the current situation? we are wont to do, the month of April bleach, there is only the fact that some predictions. I’m optimistic the world Instead of simply selling your stocks in is derived from the word ‘Aprillis,’ bought more than they needed and left will survive this one too. an attempt to cut your losses, review which in turn is derived from the others without. The same with hand Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- your portfolio to see if it is properly bal- word ‘aperire,’ meaning “to open.” sanitizer. I’ve seen some on social umnist, speaker and author of three anced between stocks, bonds and other This makes perfect sense, as the world media bragging about how much they books including the award-winning, investments in a way that reflects your becomes abloom again in spring. With have while others are driving all over critically acclaimed, “Playing with the goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. everything once again blooming and town and can’t find a single bottle. I Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ Those investors with properly balanced warm, sunny weather ahead, we hope personally know of a 65-year-old man GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- portfolios are not seeing the same level all of you out there have an opportu- with cancer who is at high risk and moore.com. of decline as those whose holdings are nity to stave off stir craziness during almost entirely in stocks. And while this outbreak by stepping outside to diversification can’t guarantee profits feel the sun on your own faces, inhale or protect against all losses, it can help a deep lungful of invigorating air, and Easy Easter Time Tips reduce the impact of volatility. enjoy a much needed sense of renewal. Here’s another suggestion: Look for Easter is right around good buying opportunities, because they the corner and the reli- Take Everlasting Flower are certainly out there. A well-managed gious holiday, steeped in Preservative company with a solid business plan that tradition, often creates the Want to preserve your produces quality products and services the best family memo- Easter bouquet or cor- GOOD NEWS Hint is going to be that same company after ries. Coloring eggs, early sage? It’s easy to make continued from page A1­­­ the coronavirus and oil price panics morning candy hunts, them last almost indefi- KAREN subside – and right now, that company’s Easter lilies, and family nitely! call from someone driving down Main stock shares may literally be “on sale.” tables heaped with fes- TRAINOR Ingredients: 1 pint Street in one of our own local com- tive fare, all make this powdered Borax (in munities who saw a group of children While it’s not easy for you to look spring celebration one of laundry aisle); two pints writing messages of encouragement at your investment statements today, the most enjoyable holidays ever. cornmeal; covered cardboard box (a and affirmation on the sidewalk with remember that you’re investing for Few family traditions are more enjoy- shoebox is ideal); fresh flowers. brightly colored chalk because it was goals that may be decades away. By able than those that happen at Easter Instructions: 1. Thoroughly mix something they felt they could do to keeping your eyes on this distant hori- time. Read on for some fun and easy borax and cornmeal. 2. Cover the bot- help the people of their hometown stay zon, so to speak, you’ll be less likely to Easter related tips - from a new twist on tom of the box with 3/4 of an inch of positive and keep their spirits up. We over-react to the news of the day – and tinting eggs to preserving potted lilies. this mixture. 3. Cut flower stems about were so moved by this extraordinary more likely to follow a long-term strate- *** 1 inch long. Lay the flowers face down act of selflessness on the part of those gy that can work for you. so young that it inspired us to seek out in this mixture. Spread the petals and Bye Bye Bunnies: Do you have left- leaves so that they lie as flat as possible. similar displays of goodwill. All of us This article was written by Edward over solid chocolate bunnies? Here are Do not place flowers too close together. could use some ‘good’ news right now, Jones for use by your local Edward some ideas to put them to good use: 4. Cover the flowers with 3/4 of an inch and we are asking you, faithful readers, Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact *Chop up chocolate and store in zip of the mixture. 5. Place the lid on the to share yours with us. If there is a col- Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones lock bags to use as chocolate chips in box and keep at room temperature for lection of food and supplies for those in Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 cookie batter, muffins, pancakes or to 3 to 4 weeks. The flowers will stay sum- need taking place in your community; or [email protected]. if you have been the fortunate recipi- top cupcakes. mer fresh indefinitely. ent of an unexpected act of kindness; * Make candy coated popcorn: Melt *** or if you know of a hometown hero chocolate and toss in freshly popped who you believe deserves recognition corn to coat. Allow to cool and harden Tissue Paper Dyed Easter Eggs for going above and beyond to make a before serving. Why not try a new twist on an old tra- DON’T MISS A BEAT positive difference during the COVID- *Whip up an old fashioned mug of dition? Using tissue paper to color eggs 19 outbreak, we want to hear about it. rich and yummy hot chocolate. For results in an interesting hue of pastels CHECK OUT THE Feel free to contact our Editor by e-mail every cup of whole milk add four ounc- (and no more dye mess)! at [email protected] or by es chopped chocolate. Add a few drops Note: Did you know Celebrity Chef SPORTS ACTION! phone at 279-4516, ext. 101 and help us of vanilla extract and a dash of sugar if Bobby Flay recommends boiling older spread some positivity. desired. Melt on the stove on medium/ eggs rather than very fresh eggs, high heat, stirring constantly. When because it’s easier to peel older hard mixture simmers, turn to low and cover for three minutes. Stir before serving. Turn To TRAINOR page ­­­A12 *** Friday, March 27, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­9 Turkey hunting tactics day April 25. With the mild other residents’ dogs. Today’s winter we had this year, an ground blinds are easy to set The Great abundance of birds survived, up and are extremely light and Outdoors as did other wildlife. Central cost around $100. Massachusetts has a large pop- Using a box call to imitate a ulation of birds, far surpassing hen turkey is the most popular RALPH the Berkshires and areas north call among sportsmen to lure TRUE & West of the valley. Those in a big gobbler, and is easy to areas were once the only place use. Slate calls and mouth calls to hunt Wild Turkeys back in work extremely well, but do Will life ever be the same the day, but when the state require a bit of practice. Many again? One good thing that started to stock some of the wild hunters have a hard time using sportsmen have in their favor birds from New York and other a mouth call, which requires is that hunting and fishing in states in the Blackstone Valley, the call to be kept in their the great outdoors is available their populations exploded. mouth for sometimes long peri- 24/7, with plenty of room for Hunting tactics for harvest- ods, but when they are mas- all. Massachusetts has been ing a Wild Turkey have not tered they work very well. busy stocking trout in most changed much over the years, When wild turkey hunting area ponds that normally but more and more hunters are first started in Massachusetts, receive them. Local rivers and starting to use ground blinds, numerous seminars were held the virus that has caused so ter boats that carry up to 40 or streams had not been stocked unnoticed by the keen sight throughout the valley by some much health concern will be 50 people. They will basical- as of this past weekend, but of the wild turkey. They allow game call representatives like gone soon so that everyone can ly be shut down until July or should receive an allotment the hunter a lot more ability Quaker Boy, or profession- get back to their normal life. It August if things stay the same of trout this week. Check the to move around in a comfort- al turkey hunters from other is too late for turkey seminars or get even worse. Private boat Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife able chair, or just to sip on a states. There are very few sem- this year, but hopefully, next owners will still be able to fish Web site for up to date stock- cup of hot coffee while waiting inars today, but some Fish & year will be different unless we to are told to shelter ing of trout in your area. The for a big tom turkey to come Game clubs should consider Charter boat captains are in place. water is still cold and fishing strutting into your decoys. The holding one at their club for also going to get hit hard by the Hope everyone stays safe for trout has been slow, accord- blind also allows you to stay first time turkey hunters, and virus pandemic when fishing and life will get back to normal ing to some anglers. As always, off of the ground decreasing even those that enjoy that have season rolls around. Boat cap- soon! power bait is the number one an encounter with a nasty deer harvested a few birds. 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The following are the results Second Place Kylie Formigal from the Tri-Community (Sturbridge) YMCA Torpedoes swim Boys First Place Dominik team, who on March 7 par- Ignatovich (Dudley) ticipated in the Mid Regions Girls Medley Relay Second at Clark Memorial YMCA in Celia Ares, Kyrah Gingo, Winchendon: Hailey Mathurin, Addison Age Group: 8 & under Foster High Point Girls First Place Boys Medley Relay First Jack Kestrel Brousseau (Woodstock, Sullivan, Ethan Rodriguez, Conn.) Ignatovich, Nathan Regan Kestrel Got First in the Girls Freestyle relay First Girls 50 Free, First in the 25 Brynn Boucher, Spillane, Backstroke, Second in the 25 Korenda, Formigal Breaststroke Boys Freestyle relay Second Devon Raymond got Second Sullivan, Oprica, Ethan in the Boys 25 back, Third in Rodriguez, Nathan Regan the 25 Free Kylie got Second in 100 Age Group: 9 & 10 Freestyle, First in 100 IM, High Point Girls Fourth Place Abbey Korenda (Sturbridge), Turn To YMCA page ­­­A11 Friday, March 27, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­11 SPORTS

50 Backstroke, Second in 50 Freestyle YMCA Quinn First in 100 IM, First in 50 continued from page A10­­­ Butterfly Sam Merchant Second in 50 Butterfly Second in 50 Butterfly Keenan Scherer Second in 100 IM Dominik got First in 100 Freestyle, Ethan Z Third in 50 Backstroke, First in 50 Freestyle, First in 50 Butterfly Second in 50 Breaststroke Katelyn Spillane got Second in 100 Jonah Scherer Third in 50 IM, Third in 50 Backstroke, Breaststroke Miles Oprica got Third in 100 IM, Sonia Ganski Third in 50 Breaststroke Third in 50 Backstroke Age Group: 13 & 14 Abbey got Second in 50 Backstroke, High Point Girls: Abigail Morse Third in 50 Freestyle, Third in 50 (Woodstock, Conn.) Fourth Place, Jade Breaststroke Desmond (Woodstock, Conn.) Second Jack Sullivan got Second in 50 Place, Kira Dambly (Sturbridge) First Courtesy photos Backstroke Place The Tri-Community YMCA Torpedoes swim team placed well at the Mid Regions at Clark Age Group: 11 & 12 Boys: A Sweep… Fourth Eben Memorial YMCA in Winchendon back on March 7. High Point Boys: Ethan Zhu Mazeika (Sturbridge), Third Ethan Freestyle, Second in 100 Breaststroke Piekarczyk, Kersting-Mumm (Sturbridge) Fourth place, Quinn Korenda (Sturbridge), Second Akshat Akshat Third in 100 Free, First in 100 Third Dambly, Rebecca Turley, Sullivan (Sturbridge) Third place, Evan Viswanath (Charlton), First Max Backstroke, First in 100 Butterfly Apicelli, Owens Dambly (Sturbridge) Second place Sullivan (Sturbridge) Eben First in 200 IM, Second in 100 Age Group: 15 and Over Girls Medley Relay Third place Kira First in 100 Freestyle, First in Backstroke High Point Girls Third Place Sarah Amara Johnson, Tori Stendrup, Sonia 100 Backstroke, Second in 50 Freestyle Reed Magnan Second in 100 Butterfly Kersting-Mumm (Oxford), Second place Ganski, Abigale Houle Abigail Third in 100 Freestyle, Third Nathaniel Chute Third in 100 Emily Owens (Sturbridge) Boys Medley Relay First place in 100 Backstroke, Third in 50 Freestyle Butterfly Sarah Second in 100 Freestyle, Second Dambly, Sam Merchant, Quinn Jade First in 200 IM, First in 100 Relays were 13 and over: in 100 Backstroke, Third in 50 Freestyle Sullivan, Zhu Butterfly Girls Medley Relay Second Place Emily First in 50 Freestyle, First in Girls Free Relay Third Johnson, Julianna LaForce Second in 200 IM Sarah Kersting-Mumm, Emily Owens, 100 Breaststroke Ganski, Stendrup, Houle Nicole Apicelli Third in 100 Maria Piekarczyk, Katie Wade Maria Second in 100 Butterfly Boys Free Relay First Quinn Sullivan, Breaststroke Third Place Kira Dambly, Julia Katie Third in 100 Butterfly Merchant, Zhu, Dambly Max First in 100 Free, Second in 50 Obrycki, Zoey Zhu, Nicole Apicelli Adrian Ignatovich Second in 100 Evan Second in 100 freestyle, First in Freestyle, First in 100 Breaststroke Ethan Second in 100 Free, First in 50 Free Relay First Wade, Zhu, Freestyle, Second in 50 Freestyle Celebrate Our CelebrateLOCAL SPORTS Our HEROES Past, Present & Future

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presentations by Tantasqua students St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is ners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez at (413) Saturday, April 4 displaying their independent research sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, 279-4330 for more information. projects in science and engineering as 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional ANNUAL BRIMFIELD COMMUNITY part of the science fair. with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Weight Watchers Meetings Monday EASTER EGG HUNT: 2 p.m., First $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, evenings at Hitchcock Academy in Congregational Church of Brimfield, airfare, luxury transportation, and Brimfield. Times: WeighIn/Registration 20 Main St. Bring a basket and come breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Leader: Angela prepared for a community Easter Egg Saturday, April 18 is due at the time of registration. Please Kramer. Visit www.weightwatchers. hunt. The Easter Bunny traditionally FOXWOODS BUS TRIP contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski com to become a member or to learn has made an appearance. Games and FUNDRAISER: Relay for Life will host for trip details at karenzaleski42@ more about Weight Watchers. snacks included. a fundraising bus trip to Foxwoods, gmail.com or you may call Proximo YOGA: Hatha Yoga benefits are with the bus leaving from JC Penny in Travel directly for information and to stress-relieving. Relax & rejeuvenate “ROARING ‘20S MOM PROM: The Sturbridge at 3 p.m. and returning from register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. with postures & guided meditation MOMS Club of Charlton Area will the casino at 11 p.m. $30 per person. You to restore the body. Bring a mat and host “A Roaring ‘20s” Mom Prom on will receive $10 in free play and a free ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: wear comfortable clothing. All levels Saturday, April 4, from 6 to 11 p.m. at buffet meal. To reserve your seat, con- First and third Thursday of each month, welcome. Six weekly classes held on the Auburn South County Worcester tact Elizabeth Mongeon at (413) 436-9383. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Vista Adult Day at The Monday nights at Hitchcock Academy Elks #2118, 754 Southbridge St. (Route Overlook. Loved ones welcome to join in Brimfield from 7:15-8:45 p.m., begin- 12), Auburn. This evening of dinner Vista Program with prior screening. ning Jan. 21. and dancing will benefit two organiza- Contact Kathleen Walker at (508) 434- FENCING: Fencing is a sport of com- tions, the John Paire Student Support Saturday, April 25 2876. bat that originally started as practice Fund, which helps kids in the Dudley- CHARLTON HELPING HAND for dueling with swords. Since that Charlton Regional School District SOCIETY ANNUAL YARD/TAG Grief Support Group: at Overlook time, it has grown into a modern sport have access to a well-rounded educa- SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Dodge Chapel, Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently while maintaining those virtues that tional experience, and the Kennedy- 81 Hammond Hill Rd., Charlton. Our experienced the loss of a parent, child, made it great: honor, valor, and grace. Donovan Center of Southbridge, a always generous donations from our sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to Bring a water bottle, sneakers and nonprofit organization in Southbridge members and community make this a help. Join a safe, supportive and caring comfortable clothing. Youth and adult that supports people with developmen- ‘something for everyone’ event. Come group to share your stories and support classes with Andy Bloch at Hitchcock tal delays, disabilities or family chal- early, stay late and enjoy the variety of others who are learning to live again Academy. Fee: $99. lenges. Grab your spouse, friends and bargains and fellowship! after the death of a loved one. Drop-in OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Is family members, and join the MOMS group for adults meets on the second food a problem for you? Have you been Club for the second annual Mom Prom. and fourth Wednesday of every month, worried about the way you eat? Do you It’s not just for moms, but all guests 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) resolve to go on a diet tomorrow, only must be 21-plus. Early-bird tickets are ONGOING 434-2200. to fail again and again? Is your weight $45 per person until Feb. 14 and $50 THE STURBRIDGE FARMER’S NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin affecting the way you live your life? You per person after that date. The MOMS MARKET is held every Sunday through Club meets on the third Friday of the are not alone. Overeaters Anonymous Club, a chapter of the International Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town month (except July and August). The can help. No dues, no fees, no weigh- MOMS Club, is a nonprofit group that Common. doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting ins. Meetings are held Sundays in provides support for stay-at-home and begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages Worcester (St. Michael’s On-The- working mothers. Membership is open CHARLTON AMERICAN LEGION are welcome. The meetings include raf- Heights, 340 Burncoat Street) at 7 p.m., to moms in Charlton, Dudley, Webster POST 391 meets every fourth Monday fle, auction, and show and tell. Light Mondays in Auburn (Bethel Lutheran and Southbridge. For additional infor- of the month at 7 p.m. in the Charlton refreshments are served. The meetings Church, 90 Bryn Mawr Ave.) at 7 p.m. mation about the Mom Prom or the Grange Hall. All veterans are welcome. are held in the community room at and Wednesdays in Putnam, Conn. (Day club, please email charltonmomsclub@ We’d love to see you. We sponsor Boy the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret Strett) at gmail.com, or purchase tickets at http:// Scout Troop 165, as well as three Boys Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. 6 p.m. Want more information? Call or bit.ly/MOMPROM2020. The Mom Prom Staters & assist young men interest- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: text Bruce P. (508) 864-0593, email him at name and logo are registered trade- ed in attending the State Police sum- Traditional open AA meetings in a [email protected] or visit oa.org. marks of founder Elizabeth Crapps and mer school. We also assist the Charlton friendly setting. Come early to chat used under license. Little League financially, as well as and share in refreshments. Friday eve- MASSASSOIT ART GUILD OPEN other things such as veteran’s wakes & nings at 7:30 p.m., Hitchcock Academy, STUDIO: The Massasoit Art Guild funerals. There’s plenty we can still do Brimfield. would like to announce the addition Tuesday, April 7 to help our community. K9 NOSE WORK: A sport open to all of new Open Studio hours. Starting breeds of dog and their people Saturday on Saturday, Jan. 11, we will be hold- TANTASQUA AND UNION 61 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Please mornings over six weeks at Hitchcock ing Open Studio time from 9:30 a.m. DISTRICT ART SHOW AND HIGH come join us for a fun evening of exer- Academy in Brimfield starting Jan. 19. to noon each Saturday. The Current SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR: 5:30-8 p.m., cise and basketball at the Heritage Progressive training levels offered. Fee: Wednesday morning Open Studio will Tantasqua Regional High School, 319 School gym in Charlton. We play pickup $145 per dog, per session. Instructor: continue to meet. Open Studio is a time Brookfield Rd., Fiskdale. Join us to see basketball from 7-9 PM every Monday Laurie Merritt, M.Ed., CPDT-KA, CNWI, to bring your current work in progress, what our district’s children are learning evening from September to June based Certified K9 NoseWork Instructor – start a new project, receive critiques as they explore the arts and sciences. on the school schedule. There are no National Association of Canine Scent if desired, pick up new skills and tech- Explore the halls of the high school to set teams and participation is free for Work. niques and be with other artists for view the artwork of our district’s chil- women 18 years and older. Please con- SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs support and encouragement in an open dren in grades K-12. Tour the art stu- tact Deb at 508-248-3600 for more infor- all year long on Sundays, Mondays and and friendly environment. Membership dios to purchase high school students’ mation. Thursdays at Hitchcock Academy in is required. Please visit our Web site at artwork, snacks, or drinks to support Brimfield, and is well suited for all massasoitartguild.com for more infor- the art department. Art includes ceram- Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and levels of practitioners, including begin- mation! ics, jewelry, prints, and more! Enjoy Medjugorje

self, choose a healthy looking plant with spring remove extra mulch to help lilies Win Dinner for Two at the Publick TRAINOR a few flowers in full bloom but with sprout up. House continued from page A8­­­ most unopened. Keep potted soil moist *** Your tips can win you a great dinner and place in a cool 60 to 65 degree room for two at the historic Publick House boiled eggs than fresh ones?. where it can get some indirect sunlight. Chalk it Up: Wondering what to do Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send You’ll need: Tissue paper in several Avoid direct heat and direct sunlight. with all those eggshells left over from in a hint to be entered into a random colors; water, hard boiled eggs, small Be sure the pot is on a saucer, and if it is Easter? Why not be creative and teach drawing. One winner per month will bowls or cups. wrapped in foil be sure the foil doesn’t the kids how to make sidewalk chalk? win a fabulous three course dinner for Instructions: trap any water in the bottom of the pot. While you’re at it, you can throw in a two at the renown restaurant, located 1. Tear the tissue paper into small Help your lily last even longer by snip- little recycling lesson! on Route 131 across the town common pieces. ping off the pollen laden anthers from Eggshell chalk: four to five eggshells, in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m 2. Put some water in a bowl. the center of the blooms. one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon very in the business of dispensing tips, not 3. One at a time, soak pieces of tissue *** hot tap water, food coloring (optional). inventing them (although I can take paper in the water. Then stick the wet Directions: Wash and dry eggshells. credit for some), I’m counting on you pieces onto the surface of a hard boiled Long Lasting Lilies: When your Put the shells into bowl or grinder and readers out there to share your best egg. Keep placing tissue on the egg until Easter lily has seen better days, don’t pulverize into a powder. Toss away any helpful hints! it is covered. You may want to overlap toss it out! Your potted lilies can last large pieces. Place flour and hot water the tissue pieces a little to cover the for years to come if you plant them in another bowl and add one tablespoon Do you have a helpful hint or handy entire egg, or leave spaces to create a outside. To do: When leaves and stems eggshell powder and mix until a paste tip that has worked for you? Do you have mosaic effect. turn yellow and or brown, trim them forms. Add food coloring if desired. a question regarding household or gar- 4. After the entire egg is covered, back and plant the bulb directly into Shape and press mixture very firmly den matters? If so, why not share them place it in an egg cup to dry. the garden after the threat of frost has into the shape of a chalk stick, and roll with readers of Stonebridge Press news- 5. When the tissue is dry, peel it off passed. For best results, plant the bulb up tightly in a strip of strong paper papers? Send questions and/or hints of the egg. The color of the tissue paper in about three inches of good soil in a towel. Allow to dry approximately three to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge will have transferred to the egg. sunny or partial shade area. Top with days until hard. Remove paper towel and Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, *** another three inches of mulch, peat you’ve got homemade chalk! (Eggshell MA 01550. Or E-mail [email protected]. moss, compost, etc. (bulb is six inch- chalk is for sidewalks only.) Recipe can Hints are entered into a drawing for Prolong Potted Lilies: Easter lilies es underground). Water as needed. be doubled or tripled, depending upon dinner for two at the historic Publick are gorgeous plants, and with a few Keep in mind transplanted lilies won’t how many eggshells you have. House Inn. tricks you can prolong their life as a pot- bloom until next summer. Keep well *** ted plant way past the Easter holiday. mulched during the winter and next If you are purchasing the plant your-

“The people of Charlton have or supplies. There is simply a COVID-19 always supported and watched shortage of manpower to unload To place a Card of Thanks continued from page A1­­­ In-Memoriam, Birthday out for one another. Knowing trucks and restock fast enough. the people of this town that’s Buy what you need as you nor- or Anniversary Greeting, about the fact that it is close, and not going to stop. Call your mally would, and there will con- we want to do everything we neighbors to check in and make tinue to be plenty to go around.” the deadline is Friday noon can to mitigate the situation and sure they’re okay. If you know With Charlton having its keep it from spreading further,” a senior offer to help if you can. first confirmed case Harrington for the following week. Golas said. They may need someone to run HealthCare Systems has Board of Selectmen Chair and get groceries for them or announced the temporary clo- (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) David Singer released a state- may need a ride. Call in a take sure of the urgent care facili- ment to the public in the wake Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) our order from any of the restau- ty in Charlton recommending of the positive test urging the rants owned by our friends and all patients go to the Oxford or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). community to remain calm and neighbors. Together we can, urgent care site at 78 Sutton Ave. You can add a photo at no additional cost. touting the town’s preparedness together we will!” Singer said. instead. While the confirmed as the pandemic has become a He also urged citizens not to case from Charlton did not orig- much clearer reality. He also To send by mail, please mail or drop off to panic as many in the country inate from the Charlton facility, urged the community not to have done in the past few weeks the company decided to close the June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., change who they are, but only by raiding grocery stores and facility due to declining patient Southbridge, MA 01550. how they interact to help stop hoarding supplies. volumes and the increased space the spread of the virus without Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. “There’s no reason to run to for patients in Oxford. The com- sacrificing the sense of commu- the store and buy all the food pany has set up a coronavirus nity that has made Charlton so and supplies in sight,” he said. hotline at 508-765-8191. For more information, great. “There is no shortage of food please call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help! www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, March 27, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­13

ary please contact Mail payments to: Charlton Senior This trip is with Collette Travel. An Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 Center Trips, 37 Main St., Charlton, MA informational meeting is planned for TRIPS 01507 or bring into center and give to Wed. June 12th at the Douglas Senior Penn Dutch Country with the New Elaine or Katherine. Please be sure to Center, 331 Main St., Douglas, at 6:30 Hit Show Queen Esther make checks payable to the company p.m. If you are interested in the trip, this OFFERED 3 Days/2 Nights September 23-25, stated below. is a great opportunity to get a descrip- 2020 You will be notified of pick up time tion of the travel arrangements and The “Trips Offered” section is for What’s Included: Roundtrip motor & location itinerary with a representative from non-profit organizations and will run as coach, 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, ticket Bus pick up will usually be at St. Collette Travel who will also answer space allows. Mail your information to to “Queen Ester”, touring and More! Joseph’s Church 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext. any questions you have about the trip. Trips Offered, c/o Brendan Berube, PO $499pp Double Occ. - $599 pp Single in Charlton For more info call 508-476-4474. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to Occ. April 17— FOXWOODS $34 includes (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to news@stone- For a brochure and complete itiner- transportation, buffet or $10 food vouch- bridgepress.news. ary please contact er and $10 casino slot play. Make checks DUDLEY SENIORS Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 payable to: Fox Tours (payment due BAY PATH ADULT EVENING Nova Scotia w/Tattoo Fest 3/17) Dudley Seniors present a Pigeon SCHOOL featuring The Royal Nova Scotia May 19 — CAROLE KING TRIBUTE Forge and the Smoky Mountains Show International Tattoo Bay of Fundy, $94 includes transportation, Luncheon, Trip. It will be 7 days and 6 nights from Wine Country Pacific Coast Cruise Halifax, meal tax w/gratuity and Show tick- Sept. 20, 2020 through Sept. 26, 2020. The 9 days/8 nights April 6-14, 2020 Saint John, Annapolis Valley et. Driver gratuity not included. Make price per person/ double occupancy What’s included: Roundtrip 5 Days/4 Nights June 29-July 3, 2020 checks payable to: Best of Times (pay- is $689 and will include motorcoach Motorcoach transfers, roundtrip air- What’s Included: Roundtrip motor ment due 4/17) transportation from Dudley, 6 nights fare from Logan Airport, one night pre- coach, 2 nights lodging – Marriott Saint July 28 — GLOUCESTER HARBOR lodging, 10 meals, admission to Titanic: cruise stay in Los Angeles, 8 day/7 John – New Brunswick, 2 nights lodg- CRUISE LOBSTERBAKE $135 the world’s largest museum attraction, night cruise on board Princess Cruises- ing – Westin Nova Scotian – Halifax, includes transportation, Beauport 2 dinner shows, 2 evening shows, one The Star Princess, visiting Los Angeles, breakfast each morning (4), 2 scrump- Princess Cruise, Lobsterbake buffet, morning show, free time in downtown Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria tious dinners, 1 lobster luncheon, guid- Entertainment & Dancing. Driver gra- Gatlinburg and a guided tour of the Oregon, Victoria, B.C., Vancouver, ed tours each day and more! tuity not included. Make checks pay- Great Smoky Mountains National Park. B.C., winery tours, all meals on board $1499pp Double Occ. - $1899 pp Single able to: Best of Times (payment due ship, and more! Occ. 6/25) For more information, please call *A valid passport is REQUIRED for For a brochure and complete itiner- September 2 — LAKE Evelyn at (508) 764-8254. this trip ary please contact WINNIPESAUKEE CRUISE & CASTLE Prices starting at $2,499pp double Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 IN THE CLOUDS $129 includes trans- FRIENDS OF THE STURBRIDGE occupancy (plus tax, transfers & gov- portation, Lake Cruise, Luncheon, Visit SENIORS ernment fees) to Castle in the Clouds. Driver gratuity For a brochure and complete itiner- Montreal & Quebec Getaway not included. Make checks payable to: The Friends of the Sturbridge Seniors ary, please contact Lori Douthwright at 4 Days/3 Nights August 18-21, 2020 Best of Times (payment due 7/30) are happy to offer the following 2020 (508) 248-5971, ext. 1715. What’s Included: Roundtrip motor November 17 — YESTERDAY ONCE Trips to the General Public. Beginning coach, 2 nights lodging – Marriott in MORE w/The Carpenters, ABBA, 5th on Thursday March 12th, join us as The Boston Red Sox vs The Baltimore downtown Montreal, 1 night lodging Dimension, The Mamas & The Papas we travel by Deluxe Motorcoach on an Orioles – Quebec City, four meals (4), 5 meals, all in one show! $92 includes transpor- appproximately 60 minute ride to the 3 Days/2 Nights August 21 – 23, 2020 guided tours each day and more! tation, Luncheon, meal tax w/gratuity Fabulous Venus DeMilo in Swansea, What’s Included: Roundtrip motor $849pp Double Occ. - $1159 pp Single and Show ticket. Driver gratuity not Ma. To see Ireland’s Most Exciting coach, 2 nights hotel lodging, break- Occ. included. Make checks payable to: Best Young Tenor, Emmet Cahill. Emmet fast at hotel, lower reserved seating For a brochure and complete itiner- of Times (payment due 10/15) is the Star of PBS Phenomenon Celtic to 2 ballgames, The United States ary please contact Dec 4-7 — A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Thunder. Hear Emmet perform many Naval Academy, Annapolis, Guinness Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 IN NASHVILLE, TN. Gaylord Oprey of the Irish Classics as well as some of Brewery & More Hotel! 4 days/3 nights. Call for more your Favorite Broadway Hits. He will be $549pp Double Occ. -$679pp Single CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER info joined by the Emerald String Quartet, Occ. - $539pp Triple Occ. - $539pp Quad who are four young Ladies creating Occ. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA the Sweetest Sounds from their String For a brochure and complete itiner- TRIPS w/Charlton Senior Center Instruments. And let’s add the All Male ary please contact 2020 For reservations contact Jan Caouette Dublin City Dancers who will shake up Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 Our new Trip Coordinator is Mary at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable the Audience with their high stepping Lou Lepko. to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to dance numbers. For 92.00 everyone will September 11th Museum & Memorial A few things to know: Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, have a Plated Lunch of Corned Beef in NY City and West Point Academy Sign up at the center, or call 508-248- Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of and Cabbage or Baked Haddock, Venus 2 Days/1 Night May 14-15, 2020 2231, or email: charltontrips@yahoo. Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable DeMilo’s Famous Minstrone Soup, What’s Included: Roundtrip motor com Catholic women’s organization Vegetables, Breads, Dessert, Coffee coach, hotel lodging, two (2) meals (1 Please put your full name and phone and Tea, Bus Transportation and this breakfast & dinner theatre show), tour- number on sign-up sheets Fabulous Show. ing the Hudson River Valley & dinner Trips are open to the public DOUGLAS SUNSHINE CLUB On Thursday, July 16, come theatre show and so much more! Flyers available at the center or with us for a Lobster Bake at Foster’s $399 pp Double Occ. - $499 pp Single online at www.townofcharlton.net. Sunny Portugal next April. The Clambake in York, Me. For 99.00 enjoy Occ. Click on Government, then Council on Douglas Sunshine Club is planning a a 1 1/4 Boiled Lobster, Clam Chowder, For a brochure and complete itiner- Aging/Senior Center trip to sunny Portugal April 21-30, 2020. Steamed Mussels, Fresh Steamed

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OXFORD – 10 Huguenot Rd! 8 Rm Colonial! 1.36 Acres! Country DUDLEY – 38 Pine St! 5 Rm Ranch! DUDLEY – 9 Nellies Way! TOBIN FARM ESTATES! 10 Rm Colonial Set on 1.2 Acres! Applianced Dine-in Granite Kit! 3 DUDLEY - 7 – 9 West Street! Brick 4 Family plus a 2 Family! Side by Setting! Country Kitchen w/Bay Window Overlooking Back Yard, Original Owner! Quaint Eat-in Kit! Season Sun Rm off Kit! Din Rm, 2 Story Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove, Bdrm, Full Bath w/Laundry & Gleaming Hrdwds Round Out Side! All with 5 Rooms and 2 Bedrooms! Gas Heat! All Separate Utilities! Formal Din Rm! Spacious Liv Rm w/ 2 Car Detached Garage! The 4 Family with Beautiful Natural Woodwork! All Front to Back Living/Dining Rm w/French Doors to Deck! Office! Side New Picture Window! Fam Rm w/ 1st Flr! 2nd Flr Features an Open Balcony to the Liv Rm! Plenty of Space for an Office, Playroom or Reading Area, Use Your Apartments are Empty and Work is Needed in Several Apartments! Excellent Views to Private Back Yard! Mudrm! Imagination! Master w/Tray Ceiling & 3 Closets! Master Bath w/Dual Sinks, Shower, Whirlpool Tub & Makeup Counter! 2 Entry Breezeway! 3 Bdrms Plus a Study/Craft Rm on the 2nd Floor! Potential! Will be a Good Investment for the Right One! $399,900.00 Huge Deck! Buderus Oil Heat! 2 Car Additional Bdrms & Full Bath! Huge Finished Walk-out Lower Level Perfect for Entertaining! Wet Bar w/Wine Cooler & 1 Car Detached Garage w/Workshop! Easy Access to Shopping and Garage! New Septic! Vinyl Sided! Newer Highways! $179,000.00 Windows! Solar Panels! $239,000.00 Fridge! Half Bath w/Tile Flr! Irrigation! Shed! JD Riding Mower! Don’t Miss Out! $469,900.00

Thinking of Selling? NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING WEBSTER – 60 East Main St! Established Local Bakery & Delicatessen WEBSTER – 9 Lake Parkway! Extremely WOODSTOCK – 9 Fawn Ridge! Specializing in Polish Foods being Sold with Building! Turn Key Business! Conveniently Located just off Exit 1 of Renovated 4 Rm Townhouse! New Granite Equipment to be Included with Sale! High Traffic Count! Ample Parking! 395! Loads of Potential! 6 Rm Cape! Kit w/SS Appliances! Kit & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Easy Access to Rear for Deliveries! Building also consists of a One and Applianced Kit! Din & Liv Rms w/Wall to 2 Comfortable Bdrms w/New Wall to Wall! Save Thousands! Two Bedroom Apartment! The Owner presently uses two rooms for his Wall over Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! New Full Bath! Freshly Painted Throughout! office and storage which could easily be added to the One bedroom Lower Level w/Laundry & Storage, Able to 1st Flr Bdrm w/Commode Closet! Recent Apartment! Building was Totally Renovated in 2010! $599,900.00 Furnace! Recent Roof! $169,900.00 Finish Additional Living Space! 2 Parking Spaces! $129,900.00 4% ON DEPOSIT Full Professional Service ON DEPOSIT

DUDLEY – 132 Southbridge Rd! 5 Rm Bungalow! 2.21Acres! Enjoy Nature and WEBSTER – 14 Summit Street! Conveniently Located 8 Room, 4 Bedroom Cape! Kayak right from your Backyard! Eat-in Kit w/Pantry! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds Accompanied Showings Featuring Newly Remodeled Stainless Steel Applianced Granite Eat-in Kitchen w/ & Bay Window! Din Rm or Fam Rm w/Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Full Tile Bath w/ Custom Cabinetry & Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring! Formal Dining w/Hardwoods! Tub/Shower Combo! Master Bdrm w/Wall to Wall Carpet! Second Bdrm w/ Spacious Living Rm w/Hardwoods! 2 1st Floor Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! Wall to Wall & Ceiling Fan! Walk-up Attic w/Potential for Additional Living Extensive Multi Media Advertising Newly Remodeled Full Tile Bath! 2nd Floor w/2 Bedrooms w/Hardwoods, Space! 3 Season Porch w/Natural Woodwork! Recent Roof! Recent Oil Steam Plenty of Closet & Storage Space! Updated Second Full Bath! Recently Oil Heat! New Septic & being Well Installed! Plenty of Parking! $179,900.00 Heat, Cast Iron Baseboard! Detached Garage! Corner Lot! $279,900.00

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CHARLTON – GLEN ECHO LAKE! 3 Sunset Dr! Western Exposure = Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic WEBSTER LAKE – 50 West Point Rd! Killdeer Island! 4,700’ Entertainers Dream! Magnificent Sunsets! Built WEBSTER LAKE – 68 W Point Rd! Western Exposure - Spectacular Sunsets! 2016, Has It All! 2 Story Foyer! Granite Kit w/Center Isl, Dble Oven, High End Appliances & Walk-in Pantry! Din Rm w/ 75’ Waterfront w/Expansive Views! 6 Rm Yr Rd Ranch! Ideal 2nd Home! Renovate 105’ Waterfront! Ideal 15,941’ Gently Sloping Lot! Comfortable 9 Rm Ranch! Stainless Appliance Eat- or Enjoy As Is! Open Flr Plan! Applianced Cabinet Packed Kit! Lake Facing Din & Wet Bar, Sliders to 14x30’ Deck! Bright & Airy Liv Rm w/Lake Views, Custom Built Cabinets, Gas Frplc! 1/2 Bath + in Granite Kit! Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Panoramic Water Views! 4 Bdrms, 3 Lake Liv Rms w/Water Views! Sliders to Screen Enclosed Porch! Master w/Ceiling Fan Facing including the Spacious Master! Full Hall Bath! Enjoy the Sun Rm w/Lake Views! 32’ Walk- Laundry! An ELEVATOR to Service All 3 Floors! Upstairs leads to 3 Spacious Bdrms each w/Private Baths! Master w/ & Dble Closet! 2nd Bdrm w/Dble Closet! Full Bath off Hall! Finished Walk-out Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet + Private Balcony! Master Bath, Soaker Tub & Large Tile Shower! Walk-up Attic w/Expansion out Lower Level Frplce Fam Rm w/Wet Bar & Convenient Half Bath! Nicely Landscaped Front & Lower Level w/25’ Fam Rm w/Door to Lakeside Patio, Bdrm, Full Bath & Utility/ Possibilities! Lower Level w/Full Kit, 1/2 Bath, Lake Facing Fam Rm, Media/Exercise Rm + Lake Facing Bdrm w/Frplc Back! Lake Level Deck, Dock & Rear Shed! Benefitted by Town Sewer! Start Packing! $499,900.00 Storage Rm! 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths Total! Oil Heat! Covered Entry Ramp & Electric & Private Bath! Slider to Patio! 13 Zones! Oversized 2 Car Garage! Loaded w/Quality & Detail! $1,175,100.00 Chair Lift! Shed! Dock! Summer Will Be Back – Don’t Delay! $499,900.00

SOLD SOLD SOLD CHARLTON – 105’ WATERFRONT! Baker Pond! 63 Lincoln Pt Rd! East Facing = Fantastic Sunrises! Custom 9 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE – 506 Beacon Park! 1,280’ Custom Colonial! Beautiful 1/2 Acre Lot w/Lawn to Water’s Edge! 2 Story Foyer! Natural Woodwork! Open Flr Plan! Appliance pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy WATERFRONT Townhouse, Ideal End Corner Unit w/Panoramic Granite Kit w/Isl, Recessed Lights, Tile Flr & Water View! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Sunken Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, Lake Views! Overlooks Lakeside Pool & Sandy Beach! From & Water Views! Din Rm w/Hrdwd! 1/2 Bath w/Pedestal Sink! 2nd Flr w/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Water Views! Master w/Cathedrals, Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- the Private Entry this Unit is Like No Other! Being Sold Fully French Dr to Balcony, Bath w/Separate Tub/Shower, Walk-in Closet & Laundry! Hall Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Finished Walk- sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ Furnished & Appointed! 1st Flr w/Beautiful Maple Hrdwds! SS out Lower Level w/31’ Fam Rm! Full Kit! Full Bath & Laundry! Includes NEW A/C SPLITS SYSTEM! Enjoy Outside Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- Applianced Silestone Kit! Recessed Lighting! 2 Bdrms! Master from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $524,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $624,900.00 Bath! 2.5 Tile Baths! Recent A/C & Heat! Garage! $369,900.00

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NEW to Market! 4 beds, 2-1/2 baths, sun- 4 BEDROOM COLONIAL! 2600 SQ FT , 2 FULL BATHS, We Want room, lg deck, central air, located on small 2 FIREPLACES, 2 CAR GARAGE, ABOVE GROUND POOL, 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM, UPDATES INCLUDE - RECENT 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 cul-de-sac of 6 homes! Over 2 acres of priva- WINDOWS, ROOF, UPSTAIRS BATH, FHW GAS HEATING Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! cy! $409,000. SYSTEM!!! New Price $329,900 June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

THOMPSON, CT - 6 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #1 WEBSTER - 8 MAPLE ST WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS WOODSTOCK, CT - 64 LYON HILL RD WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible po- tential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! SORRY, SORRY, SORRY, Nice level lot. $70,000 ATTENTION SOLD! SOLD! Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts SOLD! Douglas State Forest $132,900 DEVELOPERS 2 Family - 1st Floor 6 Rooms, 3 bedrooms. 1 Full Bath, open Webster - Potential 6 Buildable Lots! Water/Sewer Access Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal There is No Place Like Home! ~ beautiful newly constructed home! Kitchen. Fully Applianced. New Carpeting, Hardwood Floors. $129,400. built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- Split level style home has an attractive modern flare! Open floor plan, 2nd Floor - Open Kitchen with Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinets anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, Available 10,000 + sq. ft. of Land. Zoned Lake cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, tile floored baths, & master full Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian well, - 6 Rooms, 3 Bed, 1 Full Bath Hardwood Floors, New carpeting. Septic Design,Etc. $130,000. W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on Residential. Potential to divide into 2 Build- bath w/extra wide shower & walk in closet, plus 2 more spacious BRs Each Apartment has 1,200+ sq ft plus. Oil Heat. Off street parking. upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half bath w/laundry Town Water & Sewer, 3rd Story Unfinished. $237,500. Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! Highly accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- able Lots. Town Water & Sewer Available. hookups! Two car garage! Central AC. $299,900. possible to be subdivided. $99,900 erty! assisted sale $499,900. $49,000. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER - 28 BLACK POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD 2019 CUSTOM BUILT WEBSTER LAKE (WATERFRONT ACCESSIBLE) CONTEM- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE PORARY CAPE! Sunrise (E) & Sunset (W) Exposure! 2,600+- SF, 11 Rms, 3 BRS, 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Charming, Loft, & 2 Full Baths. Open Flr Plan, Cathedral Ceilings, Stone-faced Fireplace, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Upscale Gourmet Kitchen w/Huge Island, Sunny Breakfast Nook w/Built Ins, For- Webster Lake’s South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private mal Dining, Office, Laundry Rm, Mudroom & Coat Closet, 2 Main Level BRs & Full Bath. 2nd Flr Private Master BR Suite w/Private Bath & Walk-in Closet! Central Air! w/direct Lake access. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout Cavernous 1,500 SF+ Unfinished LL plumbed for a Bath, Oversized 2-3 Car Att’d SORRY, SOLD! access, a screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage Garage! Corner Lot, 12,599 SF (.29 Acre), of Land plus BOAT DOCK. $699,900. shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 4 • The Villager • Friday, March 27, 2020

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Jules Lusignan #1 in Sales 2006-2019 HOME IS NOT A PLACE… Mary Hicks Realtor® South Worcester County IT'S A FEELING. $154,824,380 SOLD Buy with Confidence Sell with Success DONNA CAISSIE Jules Broker | 774.641.3325 Lusignan A DorrindaSellsHomes.com SANDRA TERLIZZI Owner 41 Year Direct: 508.612.4794 Realtor| 508.414.9032 Broker Home Office: 508.867.2222 Company! www.maryahicks.com 1 B Swanson Rd Founder ake eaLty Auburn, MA 01501 L R [email protected] CENTURY 21 www.2sistersteam.com 111 East Main St., Webster, MA 270 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562 Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 NORTH EAST Proudly associated with Dorrinda O'Keefe - Shea OFFICIAL SPONSOR [email protected] www.Century21LakeRealty.com OF THE BOSTON BRUINS Realtor TOP PRODUCING TEAM www.WebsterLake.net [email protected] 978.434.1990 Each office is independently owned and operated. WORCESTER COUNTY

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APARTMENT FOR RENT DUDLEY Very Nice, 2 bedroom & 1 Bath 2nd Floor apartment w/Off Street Parking Includes: Stove, Refrigerator, GOT A HOUSE FOR Washer & Dryer There’s no Living Room, Separate Kitchen/Dining, & Porch place like Small Pets Welcome. Must be Smoke Free. HOME $950/month (1st & Last up front) This is the place to This is the sell your home! SALE? Call Gayle for Inquiries & Appointment Call your local sales (508) 943-2670 representative today! 1-800-367-9898 place to sell it!

PUT YOUR TRUST IN US TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE Your ad will be Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 mailed to 50,000+ ReMax Advantage 1 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT FOR households Now is a great time SALE to buy or sell! throughout Call for a consultation JO-ANN SZYMCZAK Experience 508.943.7669 Dudley: 4.1 Acres, 2 bedrooms cottage with Southern Worcester recent roof, windows and hardwood floors, — & Performance 774.230.5044 foundation for garage or buildings strong possi- Learn about Homes for Heroes bility for additional lots. County. 71 Mason Rd. – $319,900 Applies to Buyers and Sellers To advertise on our real estate section, please call your local

Dudley: 55 Development oppurtunity availa- Dudley: Colonial, hardwood floors, 2 baths, ble, water sewer available, proposal in hand, sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 fireplace, family room Meet and review information 12 Mill Rd. – $304,900 61 Airport Rd. Friday, March 27, 2020 • The Villager • 5

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OPEN HOUSE SUN 3/29 11:00-1:00 Pomfret $425,000 NEW LISTING Pomfret $389,000 NEW LISTING Brooklyn $169,900 NEW LISTING Woodstock $485,000 Plainfield $164,900

Killingly 305,000 NEW LISTING Beautiful views from this 4 BR 2 BA Bunga- Beautiful custom Colonial home in a desirable NEW CONSTRUCTION Colonial in quiet This beautiful Colonial is located in the desira- 3 family money maker! Huge kitchen! 4 BR, 2 BA. Newer furnace, cul-de-sac. Granite counters. Lg. living rm. low home. Featuring an updated cooks kitchen, neighborhood w/2.47 acres. Enjoy granite ble Long Meadow Estates. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Excellent rental history. city gas, city sewer. Economical! Hardwood floors. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 1st floor a lg. yard & brand new 2 car garage. counters, hardwood floors & high ceilings! 2 car garage & so much more! Catherine Howard Catherine Howard laundry rm. 2 car garage. Mary Collins Gelhaus Realty Group: Belinda Culp 860-576-4704 860-234-2901 860/234-2901 Mark Tetreault II 860-377-2595 860-336-6677 Kristen 860-377-0118 Putnam $185,000 Plainfield $280,000 Woodstock $735,000 Woodstock $999,000 Putnam $319,000 Pomfret $729,900

Pristine, turn-key medical office condo. Part of A beautiful Cape home w/3 BR & 2 full BA Exceptional medical office building located in Extraordinary waterfront estate located on Renovated historic home. Prime commercial This stunning 5 BR reproduction features a 4 unit Hillside Professional office complex set on 2.8 meticulously landscaped acres. A Woodstock. 8,790 SF of space including 5,738 Quasset Lake. Exceptional 5.5 acre lot, 265 ft. district. Large parking lot. 1st flr BA incl. authentic historic detailing and custom crafts- that takes care of common area maintenance. paved, circular driveway leads to a SF of finished space. of shoreline! Private! handicap. Big yard! Home, business or both! manship. Located on 5.52 private acres. Mary Collins 860-336-6677 2 car garage. Mary Collins 860-336-6677 John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754

Pomfret $349,000 Putnam, $319,000 Brooklyn $499,000 \ Sterling $649,900 Land for Sale Hampton $72,900 15.8 acre lot 1 mile from Pomfret line on Rt. 97. 1.5 acres clear & level for your dream house & barn. Have survey & old perc test results. Farm Country! Woodstock $69,900 10 acre gently sloping wooded parcel sits higher than road level. Create your private homestead. Voluntown $46,900 New build with over 2,000 SF including a 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 12+ acres. This Colonial has A beautiful Ranch home w/4 spacious BR & Sensational home on 20 acres. 5362 SF, master suite & versatile floorplan to meet been restored & is move-in ready! Zoned for 8.5 acres with small pond and stream. Natural setting for the nature lover! 2 full BA on 2.5 acres. Property boasts a 2100 4 BR plus in-law, gourmet kitchen, great room your needs! commercial & residential use! Raw land no soil testing done. SF heated commercial garage w/lift. w/stone fireplace, 3 car attached garage. Gelhaus Realty Group: Open a bed & breakfast! Kevin Houghton 774-280-2145 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Danielle Kiser 508-243-1074 Gelhaus Realty Group:Kristen 860-377-0118 Robert Viani 860-264-5921

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REESE 16K SLIDING FIFTH SOUVENIRS WANTED: FURNITURE DOCTOR: Have center with hutch lights & 2 glass LINCOLN WELDER cluded, including electric heater. WHEEL HITCH $375 WWII & eARLIeR CA$H your furniture Professionally doors & Bk case. Tombstone Style. Plug in. Needs liner and or BO. ALSO WEIGHT WAITING! Helmets, Swords, restored at reasonable rates. Original price $2200. now in like 250 amps. ITEM FOR SALE: bottom rail.$1,200 DISTRIBUTION HITCH, for Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, Furniture face lifting, painting, new condition $1595. $250 Antique Dark Wood 5 Drawer 200 GEN. BUSINESS Call 508-476-1467 class C receiver on car or Badges, Flags, uniforms, etc. striping to Refinishing, caning and 5 drawers & 2 file drawers with CALL: 508-248-7063 Bureau truck $300 or BO. call john Over 40 Years Experience.Call repairs. ANTIque DOCTOR, key lock. 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ALL VeRY 12”-14” $300 per cord. 16-18” wirlpool refrigerater-$100 Best Offer Many Chairs FOR SALE Remote control GOOD CONDI- $25 each. $260 per cord. Airplanes some with motors. Water Heater-$600, Table 310 GENERAL HELP Call: 508-282-0232 saw-$40, Pool table-$400, TION.$1500.00.CALL 508-987- 505 APARTMENTS FOR Electric Fireplace Eagle Magna 3 plus Fish BEAR CAT 0386 LeAVe MeSSAGe. WANTED $140 locator. Still in box. Air Hookey table- $400, Ver- RENT FOR SALE 2 Antique Printing Presses Panasonic Base with fiene Fridge- $500, Kitchen VAC-N-CHIP PRO Baldwin electric 265 FUEL/WOOD Manufacturing1885- speakers. 774-241-0027 stove-$100, windows/door: Player Piono FOSTER PARENTS $1500 each. Triple casement: $150, & VAC PRO GREEN & SEASONED BROOKFIELD- Includes 40 rolls. Best offer. WANTED: Seeking Quality Call: Double hung $50, Dead Models 72085, 72285, FIREWOOD: Cut, Split & Deliv- 1 BEDROOM 774-232-9382 Homes Throughout Central 508-764-4458 FREE ITEMS light-$100, Pitcher window- 72295 ered. Green Wood Lots second floor. Appliances Large Picture Frame, Portable $ 1 0 0 , Used Twice Wanted. Call Paul (508) 769- MA To Provide Foster Care included. No Dogs. Available FOR SALE Air Conditioning unit-plus much Teratone door-$100, Double Best Offer 2351 To Children In Need. 24/7 now. $580 a month. Off street Brand new easy Fold Support. Generous Reim- Bunn My Cafe single cup more Hung-$150, Casement-$50, CALL parking. Ask for JD at 413-262- brewer $75 Oak bookcase Air Hawk wheelchair. Please call 508-340-6701 for in- Double Hung Replacement 298 WANTED TO BUY bursement. $1000 Sign-On 5082 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 Is powered by 2 DC motors. formation $25. Dump trailer 5kCall (508)765-5763 Bonus. Call For Details. 320-7230 Portable lightweight, weights 41 757-7055106. TO SEE COME TO LEE’S COINS & Devereux Therapeutic Fos- pounds and JEWELRY ter Care. (508)829-6769 FURNITURE FOR SALE 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR 530 HOUSES FOR SALE CANON CAMERA foldable. 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725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE 2003 Toyota Tundra with extra 2014 Victory Vision Tour cap. 2 wheel drive. 185k. asking Loaded with options Only 2,000 725 AUTOMOBILES $4,000 miles, not even broken in Paid Call 774-262-9085 $20,000. Asking $13,500. Call 774-200-6387 email 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT. VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 [email protected] 79,000 miles. 1.4 liter engine, F150 118k miles. 4x4 single blue, remote start, Weather tech cab stepside capt. chairs mats. $9000. Call 508-234- Loaded Red with Cap HONDA CX 500 6944. $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- custom 1981with windshiled ado 2500 HD black long and engine guard. bedloaded with plow. Low Has 24,500 miles. millige. 67 thousand. $7500. good condition. Would consider partial trade. Wife no longer rides. Call Mike 508-752-7474. $2,000 or B.O. Local Events, Arts, and 508-892-3649 Entertainment Listings 740 MOTORCYCLES 2014 HARLEY 750 CAMPERS/ HERE & THERE DAVIDSON TRAILERS (low rider). Accessories added: windshield, crash bar, saddle As a public serviceservice we will continue to run our listings. Please call event before attending. bags. 5300 2008 TRAILER babied miles and care. FOR SALE Silver metallic. Recorded 100% load rite 2 place ATV Trailer. SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, APRILA 18, LondergEd ann - Murder in the Brookf fieldsields SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBE 12 WWebsterebster location mechanically sound by Shel- New tires. Asking (Spooner / Newton Murders) 41 WorcesterWorcester Rd., WebsterWebster MA, don’s of Auburn. Bike is truly HISTORICAL TALKTALK - Ed Londergan - East Brookf fieldieield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE PPARADEARADE AND FAMILFAMILY FUN EVENT! 508-461-5070 $1,000 or best offer. The First and Second Settlements RouteR t 99, EEastt BBrookf kf field,iield, ld new condition. CONTACT East Brookf fieldield oT wn Hall 9:30 FREE SATURDAY,SAATURDTTURDAAYYY,, JUNE 6 9:30 -7:00. FREE. Rain date Sept 13 Call 508-414-9134 508-248-3707 for showing. Firm $12,000 as and leave a message. SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, APRILA 25 HISTORRYY & DESSERRTT SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, OCTOBER 10 at Podunk Chapel, hapel, East Brookf fieldield bike is MINT! W N OT WN WIDE CLEAN-UP DAAYY 2:00 & 3:30 seatings. $5.00 pp OPEN HOUSE Meet at East Brookf fieldield TToown Hall 9:00 at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) FRIDAY,FRIDAAYYY,, JUNE 12 108 School Street, East Brookf field,ield, 1:00-3:00.1 SATURDAYSAATURDTURDAAYY & SUNDAYSUNDDAAAYY FREE TRIVIA SA ATURDTURDAAYY NIGHTS APRIL 25 & 26 COOASTAST GU UARDARDA BAND 7:00 p.m. register 7:30 p.m. start up East Brookf fieldieield Elementary School, 7:00 SASATURDAY,ATURDTURDAAYYY,, OCTOBER 24, 3:30 HILLCREST COUNTR RYY CLUB 2020 SPENCER FISH & FREE 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA Local GAME BUS AND CEMETERTERRYY 508-892-9822 ANNUNUUALAL SPRING SASATURDAY,ATURDTTURDDAAAYYY,, JUNE 13 OUR,T DERBY ending in dinner at Podunk LIVE ENTERRTTTAINMENTAINMENT FRIDAAYY NIGHT OPEN HOUSE Large trout up to 11 Chapel. HEXMARK TTAAAVERNVERN at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) pounds and TTaggedagged & Meet at East Brookf ffieldield AATT SALEM CR ROSSOSS INN 108 School Street, treet, East Brookf fieldield 1:00-3:00. Golden rout stockTGolden ed for TToown Hall. 260 WWestest Main St., W. Brookf field,ield, MA 508- FREE the eevvent. Starts at 8 am. $15-$20.00 pp 867-2345 salemcrossinn.com News Registration starts at 6 am. . Purchase breakf fastast SATURDAY,SAATURDTTURDAAYYY,, JUNE 20, and lunch. Cash prizes and trophies SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 7 THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT Free to members. Fee for non-members or join OPEN HOUSE HISTORICAL TALKTALK - Guy Morin- Central UNLIMITED the club. 155 Mechanic Street, Spencer, MA at Camp Frank A. Day (archery, boating, bas- Massachusetts during the Rev olution meets the firstfirst Monday ofo ev ery month from 01562 ketball, mini golf, lunch) Rain Date: June 21. East Brookf fieldield TToown Hall, 9:30 FREE September through 125 South Pond ond Road, East Brookf field.ield. 11:00- May. WWee discuss a SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, MAYMAAYY 2, 3:00. FREE SASATURDAY,ATURDTURDAAYYY,, NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 14 variety of conser- vation programs to EAST BR ROOKFIELDOOKFIELD NAATURETURE WWALKSALKS MONDAY,MONDAAYYY,, JULYJULLYY 6 OPEN HOUSE vimpro e the local at PPelletier ll ti WoodsWoodsd at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) cold water fisherfisher- Howe Street, East Brookf fieldiield 2:00. FREE SUMMER READING KICK O - FF 108 School Street, East Brookf field,ield, 1:00-3:00.1 ies, local fishingfishing EB Library - continues for ffiive FREE opportunities. weeks. Our annual High East Brookf fieldieield Town Hall. FREE SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, DECEMBERDECEMBE 12 School Fly Fishing SATURDAYSAATURDTTURDAAYY JULJULYLYY 25 HISTORICAL TALKTALK - Championship (open to all MA high school en and Ken and TTinaina Ethier - “Trolley TTalk”alk” students) And our annual fund raising banquet. HISTORICALL TTALKALK - Heather Gablaski - East Brookf fieldield TToown Hall, 9:30. FREE Auburn Sportsman’s Club East Brookf field:ieield: 100 YYearsears a TToown 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA East Brookf fieldieield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, DECEMBERDECEMBE 12 SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, MAYMAAYY 9, SUMMER CONCER RTT SERIES OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY,SAATURDTTURDAAYYY,, JULYJULLYY 11 OPEN HOUSE July/August every Thursday 6:00-8:00 at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) Connie Mack Field East Brookf field.ield. FREE - at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR). INDEPENDENCE DAAYY CELEBRA ATIONTION 108 School Street, East Brookf rookf field.ield. 1-2:00 108 SSchool h l Street, East Brookf field,ield,i ld 11:00-3:00. Food and Drinks for sale. Parade & Fire e works FREE FREE Connie Mack k Field East Brookf fieldield SATURDAY,SAATURDTURDAAYYY,, MAYMAAYY 16, SATURDAY,SAATURDTUTURDAAYYY,, AUGUSTA AUGUST 8 ONGOING 7K RUNRUN AND FUN WWALKALALK OPEN HOUSE S tmeoDo g Funiht n TTimberyardimberyard Bre ewerywery, East Brookf fieldield at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) MARIA BANDCHI 10:0am. $30.00 adults, $15.00 kids 108 School Street, treet, East Brookf field,ield, First Thursday of the 1:00-3:00. FREE month 5-8 p.m. SASATURDAY,ATURDTURDAAYYY,, MAMAYAYY 30 MEXICALI MEXICAN iTh s WWee !dnekee GRILL FOUND HERE! HISTORICAL TALKTALK - Friday, March 27, 2020 • The Villager • 7

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DRIVE FOR BETTER PLACE TH 4 For the months of March and April we pledge to donate $150 for every car or truck we sell to be donated to YEAR! Webster Dudley Food Share, Webster Dudley United Way and The Webster Dudley Boys & Girls Clubs This year we will make ourselves available to accept food donations for the Food Share

In these uncertain times Place Motor disproportionate effect on older adults coronavirus fears mount. Food and is doing all we can to provide a safe en- and low-income families have further cash donations have sharply decreased, vironment for our customers and em- contributed to the demands placed on even as the logistics of feeding the hun- ployees while keeping those who really food banks. gry have become more complex. need our help our top priority. Many families who were already Your support is critical to our mis- The widening coronavirus outbreak food-insecure now find themselves sion. Help however you can. Your do- is making it difficult for food banks, with children out of school — children nations of non-perishable food items food pantries and soup kitchens to ful- who ordinarily received more than help more than you can imagine. fill their missions at a time when they half of their daily nutrition at school We thank you for your contribu- are needed the most. through free and reduced-price meals. tions. Together we can work through School closures, job disruptions, lack Food banks are seeing volunteers this moment in history and come out of paid sick leave and the coronavirus’s disappear and supplies evaporate as stronger still.

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