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Decision Day Looming for Wind Farm DOUGLAS ZBA to DECIDE NEXT WEEK WHETHER to APPROVE VARIANCES for PLAN Mailed to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge Vol. II, No. 30 Complimentary Home Delivery ONLINE: www.blackstonevalleytribune.com “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” Friday, April 24, 2009 Decision day looming for wind farm DOUGLAS ZBA TO DECIDE NEXT WEEK WHETHER TO APPROVE VARIANCES FOR PLAN BY THOMAS MATTSON site south of Route 16 near the pressure for a decision as soon as photo simulation of it rather than ed to be put in the hands of ZBA TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Webster line. The proponent wants possible. Should the ZBA not decide relying only on the developer’s stud- members early enough to allow DOUGLAS — The Zoning Board to erect 13 renewable energy wind- on the variances by April 30, the pro- ies of those data. American Pro them ample time to study it before of Appeals (ZBA) is expected to turbine towers on the site and feed ponent’s counsel, Edwin Taipale, Wind has agreed to foot the bill of the April 30 meeting. decide next Thursday, April 30, electricity into the regional grid. has implied his client may go else- up to $4,000 for the UMass In addition to getting a pass on whether or not to grant variances to The three-member ZBA has where. Renewable Energy Resource height and use regulations, the pro- a wind farm proponent. lacked unanimity on the issue of The ZBA seeks an outside evalua- Laboratory to provide an independ- ponent must receive a favorable American Pro Wind has proposed granting variances. Meanwhile, tion of the shadow flicker and noise ent validation of the developer’s review for its nearly 500-foot-high American Pro Wind is exerting studies of the project as well as a data. The UMass analysis is expect- a $57 million project for a 225-acre Turn To WIND page A8 Company wants to reclaim gravel pit with high-tech BY THOMAS MATTSON were on hand to protest Building TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Inspector Adelle Reynolds’ deci- DOUGLAS — Turned down by sion against use of the paper fiber the building inspector in its to reclaim the gravel pit at 470 attempt to reclaim a gravel pit off Northeast Main St. in Douglas. Hartford Avenue West with a new Reynolds had asked the Planning technology, Resource Management Board to vote on the matter as a Inc. (RMI) of Ashland, N.H., hopes means of giving her guidance. The Douglas will reconsider its stance Feb. 10 Planning Board vote was in the near future. not determinative, although the tie The proponent uses manufac- vote in a sense reinforced an argu- tured topsoil called short paper ment for denial. A Planning Board fiber. member had moved not to require a The material originates from the special permit for RMI under the Andy Levin photo Erving Paper Mill. Aquifer Protection Bylaw. At an April 16 Zoning Board of RMI had already covered some Appeals (ZBA) meeting, company four acres with the short paper PINK FLOCK representatives Thomas fiber last summer, and grass is Christopher and Mary Macdonald growing there now. After research- made the case for approval of the ing the matter with government DOUGLAS — Plastic pink flamingos sit on a Main Street lawn last week. The flock is being employed as a fundraiser for reclamation using the new technol- agencies and engineers, Reynolds Douglas High School’s Celebration Graduation. For more photos of odd sites along Route 16 in the Valley, see page B3. ogy. Christopher and Macdonald Turn To TECH page A8 Historic E.N. Jenckes Store renovation project celebrated BY THOMAS MATTSON TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER DOUGLAS — The general store in 19th century America was what the drugstore later became — a social gathering place for neighborhood or town. But the E.N. Jenckes Store at the center of Douglas grew into a symbol of living history because of the care a number of residents gave to it over the years. It served the population well into the 20th century. Its signs advertise products associated with Americana. Its wide floorboards, twisting and turning passageways, classic coffee grinder, and well-pre- served articles that once stirred the acquisitive instinct of Douglas peo- ple are still all there. And the Douglas Historical Society has made an upstairs room of the store its meeting place. The building itself, given its centu- ry and a half of age, has had to be Thomas Mattson photo nursed along to keep from falling Courtesy photo Michael Gelb shows Historical Society member Lisa Mosczynski a recently installed Turn To JENCKES page A16 skylight. Workers repair a section of the historic E.N. Jenckes Store. Tax protest draws locals to city ‘TEA PARTY’ HARSHLY CRITICAL OF GOVERNMENT BY GUS STEEVES and spoken ideas ranged widely,but willing to pay for it, just so they’re STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER centered on a sense of outrage that gone.” WORCESTER — Children don’t the government has become so big, Laureyns said both major parties have to file taxes, but one boy knew entrenched, expensive and corrupt “have turned a blind eye” to many April 15 bode him ill in years to that it’s becoming a threat to every- problems and have become “equally come. day Americans. corrupt” over the years, leading to a As one of several children in a sea “Republicans and Democrats are situation where the debt will burden of angry taxpayers, he attended last equally to blame for what’s hap- “our children’s piggybanks for week’s Tax Day Tea Party protest pened,” said Bud Laureyns of years to come.” bearing a sign that read simply “I’m Leicester, who staffed a signature “They’ve gotten used to the idea in third grade and I already owe the table clad in a black tricorn hat. that ‘It’s my money, not yours,’ and Gus Steeves photo government $$$$$.” “Let’s round them up and give them we’re all just peons to be used and For other participants, the signs all a Hawaiian vacation. I’m even Anti-government protesters filled the square outside the Worcester Auditorium last Turn To PROTEST page A10 Wednesday, April 15. The tax day “Tea Party” was one of hundreds held nationwide. A2-3 ...................................... LOCAL A11-12......................... SPORTS THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE CAN BE A4-5 ..................................... OPINION A13................................. GOLF A7 ................................... OBITUARIES B2 ............................. CALENDAR REACHED VIA E-MAIL: [email protected] INSIDE 2 • Friday, April 24, 2009 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Walk for Paws set for May 3 TRIBUNE REGION — Dog Orphans Inc. will hold its Animal Hospital. Greyhound Rescue of New England, Heavenly 11th annual Walk for Paws on Sunday, May 3, In addition to these prizes, there are several Hair of Whitinsville, PawSteps Veterinary ALMANAC beginning at noon at River Bend Farm in incentives for our walkers including a compli- Center, Uxbridge Animal Hospital, and Your Uxbridge. mentary lunch for those who raise $75 or Best Friends Best Friend (petsitting and dog This anxiously anticipated spring event more; a free dog walk T-shirt for those raising walking). Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage QUOTATION OF THE WEEK serves as a key fundraiser for the non-profit, $125 or more; and a free pet portrait by A- sandwiches and beverages will be sold by no-kill shelter that relies on donations for its Keene Image for those with pledges of $175 or members of the Uxbridge First Holiday Night day-to-day operations. This event is being more. Committee. “Money is green no matter sponsored by Uxbridge Animal Hospital, River Bend Farm is a beautiful venue for The mission of Dog Orphans Inc. is to take Greyhound Rescue of New England, TLC’S the many family oriented activities scheduled in abused, abandoned and unwanted dogs. where it comes from.” Pet Haven, Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital, for the day. These include musical entertain- After entering the program, all dogs are and Cool Air Creations. All registered dogs ment by Macey and Hart; Pet portraits pro- spayed or neutered, given the proper vac- James Sullivan, of Woburn, who owns the site will receive a free bandana, compliments of vided by A Keene Image and Pet Portraits by cines/tests, and groomed. Dog Orphans, Inc. American Wind is looking at in Douglas. PawSteps Veterinary Center. Sandi; Dog nail clippings compliments of TLC relies solely on donations to operate our shel- Dog lovers and their owners are encouraged Pet Haven; obedience and tracking demon- ter. Walk For Paws is one of our fundraising to start soliciting supporters early for the strations provided by Alpha Dog K-9 Training; efforts held to benefit the shelter and educate REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS walk, which takes place along the Blackstone and free canine massages provided by Emily the community about our organization. NORTHBRIDGE Canal. The grand prizes for the top three Parker, certified pet massage therapist. In For more information, please contact Dog $162,000, 38 Smith St., Barclays fundraisers this year are as follows: First addition, the following organizations will Orphans at (508) 476-1855 or visit www.dogor- Capital Real Estate Inc., and Deutsche place is a $500 American Express gift card; have booths at the walk: Animal Arts/Kim phans.com. Bank National, to McKelvie, Michael J. second place is a Garmin 200 GPS Navigator Giguere (professional dog grooming), Back donated by 146 Supply Center in Millbury; Door Vacuum Shop, Central Mass. Disaster third place is a $100 Pet Smart gift certificate Animal Response Team (CMDART), Dress for Success donated by Jill Hopfenbeck, owner of Sutton Community Cat Connection (Webster), THE STATS The percentage of females Clothing Collection never married, 15 and older UXBRIDGE — On Saturday, May 16, the Auburn............19.5 Oxford..............24.5 get pumped at GFWC Uxbridge Woman’s Club will be col- Brimfield ........18.8 Southbridge....24.9 lecting women’s business attire on behalf of Brookfield ......18.8 Spencer............23.2 the new Dress for Success Worcester location.
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