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Call for more information! 284 Main St., Spencer 508-885-5511 Free by request to residents of Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, June 19, 2020 Holy Trinity students Baker rolls out receive a socially second phase of distanced sendoff reopening plan BY KEVIN FLANDERS tional classes in arts, educa- STAFF WRITER tion, or life skills (in groups of less than ten) REGION – A new set of local Driving and flight schools businesses began welcoming Outdoor historical spaces (no back customers last week, as functions, gatherings, or guid- Gov. Charlie Baker launched ed tours) the second phase of his reopen- Funeral homes, with occu- ing plan. pancy limits With Coronavirus cases con- State officials have been tinuing to decline statewide, encouraged by the data over the second phase of reopening the last month-plus, but they went into effect on June 8. State urge residents not to become officials continue to carefully complacent. monitor the number of new “Since mid-April, the sev- COVID-19 cases and deaths, en-day average for the positive and the second phase is expect- COVID-19 test rate is down 82 ed to last at least three weeks. percent, the three-day average Most notable in the second of hospitalized patients is down phase is the return of in-person 55 percent, and the number dining at restaurants (outdoor of hospitals in surge is down table service only). Also return- 76 percent,” read a statement ing are the following business- released by Governor Baker’s es: office. Retail, with occupancy limits A total of 630,000 viral COVID- Childcare facilities and day 19 tests have been completed camps, with detailed guidance statewide, and testing contin- Hotels and other lodgings (no ues to increase throughout the events, functions, or meetings) state. Officials continue to pro- Warehouses and distribution mote social distancing and the centers use of face masks, which has Personal services without helped swing the battle against close physical contact, such as COVID-19 in recent months. home cleaning, photography, Also part of the second phase window washing, career coach- of reopening, healthcare pro- ing, and education tutoring viders may begin incremental- SOUTHBRIDGE — On diate family members were Casey. All awards, diplo- Post-secondary, higher edu- ly resuming in-person elective, Friday, June 5, Trinity able to attend the memora- mas and certificates were cation, vocational-tech, and non-urgent procedures and Catholic Academy was able ble event. Ushers, hand san- pre-sorted into individual occupation schools for the pur- services. These include routine to have a “live” social dis- itizer and all presentations bins with each graduates pose of completing graduation office visits, dental visits, and tance Graduation at Notre were strategically planned. name on them. Each stood requirements vision care exams. Telehealth Dame Church, along with a Each Students was rec- in place when their name Youth and adult amateur services must continue to be special Mass celebrated by ognized by Principal Josie was called. sports, with detailed guidance utilized and prioritized to the Fr. Ken Cardinale. Each Citta and eighth grade Outdoor recreation facilities graduate and their imme- homeroom teacher, Colleen Please Read TRINITY, page A12 Non-athletic youth instruc- Please Read PHASE 2, page A6 Oklahoma man arrested for illegal possession of firearms STURBRIDGE – A routine noticed a GMC Denali parked Smith & Wesson M&P rifle. arrest and charged with an unregistered motor vehicle. police observation of a high- in the rest area with an expired Police also recovered ammu- unlawful possession of a fire- A female passenger in the way rest area led to a major temporary Missouri registra- nition and a smoking pipe con- arm; unlawful possession of suspect’s vehicle was released drug and weapons bust earlier tion. taining methamphetamine, as an assault weapon; improper with no charges. this month. After a brief investigation, well as other miscellaneous storage of a firearm; unlawful Barron was held on $15,040 On June 8, State Police the vehicle’s owner, Justin drug paraphernalia. possession of a large capacity bail, pending arraignment in Trooper William Pothier con- Barron, 39, of Heavaner, Barron is not licensed to carry weapon or feeding device; pos- Dudley District Court. ducted a standard check of the Okla., was found to be in ille- firearms in Massachusetts, session of ammunition without rest area on I-84 westbound. gal possession of a .40 caliber police said. an FID card; possession of a Just after 7:40 a.m., the officer Springfield XD pistol and a Barron was placed under Class B drug; and operation of United Way COVID-19 Fund donates to local food pantries Food Share volunteers thank UWSCM Executive Director Mary O’Coin at the Southbridge Food Share. SOUTHBRIDGE — Food insecuri- COVID-19 Fund and will make future ty and hunger is a growing problem grants depending on the donations it in America. COVID-19 has made it receives over the next month. If you even more difficult for many people to are interested in contributing to the access food and get the nutrition they fund, more information can be found need. United Way is helping those on the United Way of South Central MA that are struggling to put food on their website at www.uwscm.org. tables or have access to daily meals. United Way of South Central MA As part of the United Way COVID-19 functions as part of United Way Fund, and with donations from local Worldwide. United Way works with residents, United Way of South Central companies, governments, non-profits Massachusetts (UWSCM) is providing and other establishments to address much needed funds to local food pan- complex challenges to help build stron- tries and Tri-Valley, Inc.’s Meals on ger communities. The organization is Wheels program. focused on creating community-based Checks were presented to St. John and community-led solutions that Paul II Food Pantry and the Southbridge strengthen the cornerstones for a good Food Share. The previous week, dona- quality of life: education, financial sta- tions were made to Our Bright Future’s bility and health. food pantry that supports Southbridge’s For more information, call (508) 765- Photos Courtesy Brookside Apartments and Webster’s 5491 or visit www.uwscm.org. Follow Roberta Watson, James Croteau, Scott Dungey and Mary O’Coin at the St. John Paul II Food North Village. on Facebook at United Way of South Pantry. The United Way will continue its Central MA. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 19, 2020 Jayme Pruitt of Sturbridge earns degree from Assumption WORCESTER — Jayme originally scheduled to receive was joined by Provost and ated many challenges for the engages these questions has Pruitt, of Sturbridge, was one their degrees at the College’s Academic Vice President Class of 2020, their Assumption prepared you to live out your of 522 individuals to earn a 103rd Commencement, Greg Wiener, Ph.D., and Vice education has and will help vocations and to be lifelong degree from Assumption at the Assumption virtually cel- President for Mission Father them thrive rather than sim- learners. It has provided you culmination of the 2019-20 aca- ebrated the candidates for Richard Lamoureux, A.A. ‘64 ply endure. with the wisdom and courage demic year. Pruitt received a graduation and their years of for a Conferral of Degrees cer- “Because of your education, to confront the challenges we bachelor’s degree in Biology. commitment to academic pro- emony that was livestreamed you are able to view challenges face at this time and that you On Sunday, May 10, the day grams. Assumption President from the Chapel of the Holy as obstacles to overcome rather will face throughout your life.” on which the Class of 2020 was Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., Spirit. The ceremony was fol- than a crisis to be endured,” he Before closing, President lowed by a Mass which includ- explained. Cesareo said he hoped that the ed candidates for graduation “Assumption has provided disruptive nature of the last who pre-recorded hymns and you with an education that pre- several months had taught the Town Of Holland readings. pared you to confront and to graduates some important les- Assumption has rescheduled make sense of these personal sons: take the time to say ‘I love its annual commencement cer- and societal challenges. This you,’ to stop harboring resent- Job Posting emony during which it will for- pandemic has made the unique ment, thinking that forgive- Position: All Boards Clerk mally honor the graduates of value of a Catholic liberal edu- ness can always wait for anoth- the Class of 2020 for Aug. 23. cation like the one Assumption er day, to cease pretending that Location: Town of Holland, 27 Sturbridge Rd, Holland MA When addressing the grad- provides even more evident. little annoying things matter 01521 uates virtually, President The most important challenges so much, to pick up your heads Attn: Town Administrator, Janine Drake Cesareo acknowledged the our society faces in both over- to look at the beauty of the Email Cover Letters and Resume to: [email protected] unprecedented challenges the coming and understanding world, to examine your beliefs Deadline: July 6th, 2020 at 4:30 PM Class of 2020 faced in their final this crisis involve more than about what truly matters in Detailed job description: https://town.holland.ma.us/home/ semester, namely making a technical problems, although life, to mend relationships, and news/job-opening-all-boards-clerk swift shift to remote learning those are an important part of to take time to pray,” he said.
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