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REGION – The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office recently received a state grant to help juvenile offenders stay out of jail. The $36,000 grant will allow Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. (YOU, Inc.) to continue its facilitation of the Juvenile Diversion Program. The program is run in partnership with Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early’s office. The program, the first of its kind in Massachusetts, allows juveniles charged with domestic assault to avoid detention and a criminal record while helping the victimized family heal. Participants will also have access to Recreation Worcester programs, offering curriculum-based learning focused on athletics, arts, and academics. “We not only want to reduce crime, but resolve the underlying issues. This grant will offer case manage- ment, direct support, intervention, and referrals for services to address the unmet needs of the youth and their families,” District Attorney Early said. The program boasts a 90 percent successful com- pletion rate, with a recidivism rate under 5 percent. The pandemic has provided several challenges, but Courtesy Photos program leaders have been able to overcome them over the last year through Zoom and other virtual An artist’s rendering of the proposed Amazon warehouse in Charlton. platforms. “It is astounding how effective the program has BY JASON BLEAU June 1. Amazon is pro- votes in separate 3-2 Property Group, a devel- been, despite the global pandemic. I regularly connect CORRESPONDENT posing a 634,000 square tallies against support- opment partner working with others via Zoom, assisting them in becoming -foot multi-level ware- ing the proposed zon- with Amazon. more effective communicators, empathic family mem- CHARLTON – house that would cost ing change on the town Brad Griggs, a senior bers, and stronger advocates for their needs,” said Charlton residents now more than $300 million. meetings warrant on manager of Amazon’s local diversion coordinator Ivette Reyes, a regular have a definitive answer The project, billed as May 17, but voters over- economic development member of the program. of the anonymous com- one of the larger types of whelmingly approved team who leads the In recent years, state officials have focused heavily pany seeking to build a Amazon project, called the measure in a 119-19 Northeast and Mid- on increasing programs and resources for juvenile substantial warehouse a robotic sortable facili- vote. Amazon’s name Atlantic expansion effort offenders. The goal is to prevent them from winding project at 53 Sturbridge ty, would bring at least wasn’t used during of the company, spoke up in adult institutions. Rd. 1,000 jobs to the region the meeting, but it was on Amazon’s behalf and “Our juvenile court is, in many ways, our most Less than a month according to estimates implied, but never con- compared the project to important court. We can try to prevent a lifetime of after voters overwhelm- from Amazon represen- firmed, to be the appli- the North Andover facil- involvement with the criminal justice system for these ingly approved Article tatives. cant. On June 1, the ity. He explained that kids,” Early said. “It is crime prevention at its best.” 17 on the Annual Town In April, the project rumors were confirmed, the jobs provided would The program operates in all five juvenile courts in Meeting warrant that was presented to town and Amazon’s name was all start with benefits Worcester County (Worcester, Milford, Leominster, expanded the height lim- boards by law firm officially attached to the comparable to his own Fitchburg, and Dudley). The diversion program serves its of buildings in busi- Fletcher and Tilton project as Selectmen in management with a local youths ages 12-17 who are charged with assault ness enterprise park with the tenant remain- hosted a reveal on the minimum starting wage and battery on a family member or a caregiver. zones, the name of the ing unnamed. The lack town’s Facebook page. of $15 per hour. Individuals qualifying for the program can have company proposing a of information about The announcement “There’s the auxilia- their arraignments postponed for up to three months project that required the the tenant led both the included a 45-minute ry benefits that come while the family is connected with services. If the zooming amendment Planning Board and conversation and pre- service plan is being followed for each step, the charge Turn To AMAZON page A11 was finally unveiled on Board of Selectmen to sentation by Bluewater will ultimately be dismissed prior to arraignment and the juvenile will avoid having a criminal record. Commonwealth earns Cornerstone Bank highest score to date on holds successful Young Women’s Leadership Index Professionals Day

39 in 2017, and 40 in 2019. Jean Beaupre, EdD, an associate professor of communication and mar- keting at Nichols College and lead researcher on the MWLI, commented on the increase in score over the years indicat- ing that a rise in female CEOs and public and elected officials were main drivers for the new score. However, she also noted that the num- ber in the 2021 MWLI doesn’t reflect the full impact of the pandemic where women lost more jobs than men and, for those still working, faced Courtesy Photo burnout and increased STURBRIDGE Todd Tallman. “This for future entrepreneurs Nichols College Associate Professor of Communication and working hours remotely. — Cornerstone Bank, was our first networking to hear from those who Marketing Jean Beaupre, EdD, is lead researcher for the In some cases, this has a community bank event since the pandemic have ‘made it,’ learning MWLI. even led to women with with 12 locations began, and it felt so good how they got their start young children consid- throughout Central to be engaging with one and continue to be suc- BY JASON BLEAU Index (MWLI) according ering leaving the work- Massachusetts, held a another and creating new cessful,” Tallman said. CORRESPONDENT to Nichols College. force. At the time of the Young Professionals Day relationships again. We “Our team at Cornerstone The Institute of MWLI publication, wom- on May 1 at the Bullard look forward to hosting Bank especially enjoyed DUDLEY – The Women’s Leadership en’s representation in the Tavern at Old Sturbridge more events like this in their time on the panel, Commonwealth of at Nichols College workforce was at its low- Village. This event was the future.” discussing their roles as Massachusetts has announced the release of est since 1988 according geared towards people well as open positions received a score of 45 out the fourth edition of the to Beaupre. The report starting or changing Participants were able within the bank.” of 100 in the latest ver- MWLI on June 1, a bian- also indicates that the their career, looking to to partake in a TEDx pre- sion of the Massachusetts nual report that assesses wage gap remains signif- network, opening a small sentation on money and About Cornerstone Women’s Leadership the status of women in icant between genders at business or seeking a bet- relationships, a panel-led Bank power in the common- 81 percent. ter work-life balance. discussion about health Cornerstone Bank is wealth examining rep- “This past year has insurance and benefits an independent, mutu- resentation in political, seen layoffs, stalled “This event was a tre- options, interactive bud- al savings bank serving corporate, and nonprofit careers, and stress for all mendous success, gath- geting activities and an residents, businesses and leadership roles state- workers, but more so for ering college seniors, overview of the best-sell- communities throughout wide. The score is the women,” said Beaupre recent graduates and ing talent assessment Central Massachusetts. highest for the common- in a statement release by other job seekers all in tool, CliftonStrengths. Our customer prom- wealth since the index Nichols College. “Given one place to collaborate ise, Built on Trust, is 6 5652510391 9 was established with pre- and learn together,” said “Our small business Turn To INDEX page A12 Turn To CORNERSTONE page A12 vious scores of 36 in 2015, Cornerstone Bank CEO panel was a great way 2 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Friday, June 11, 2021 Old Sturbridge Academy opens student exhibit Old Sturbridge Village kiln, located in-depth study embedded in real-world Academy has pushed the Village to adjacent to the pottery shop. Taking applications of learning that builds both expand the student-led exhibits creat- inspiration from classic red-figure and character and academic skills,” said ed at the museum also to include a black-figure techniques, students paint- sixth grade teacher Olivia Wandelear. broader range of students,” said OSV’s ed their own stories onto the vessels. “Students are deeply engaged in prob- Director of Collections and Research, Students crafted short stories, poems, lem-solving, critical thinking, case Derek Heidemann. and journal entries that correspond studies, and literacy skills through the with their pottery to tell the audience meaningful exploration of history, sci- Although Old Sturbridge Academy what life was like for a 6th grader in ence, and other disciplines.” will close out the school year on June the 2020-2021 school year. Their stories 22, the art exhibit will remain open and pottery will appear in tandem in Old Sturbridge Village has worked throughout the summer. Old Sturbridge the exhibit. with students at the university level to Village is open to the public Wednesday create small case exhibits in the past. – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “One of the hallmarks of our curric- ulum is ‘Expedition,’ a long-term and “The partnership with Old Sturbridge Gardner Clubhouse receives accreditation WORCESTER — Crystal House as a visit from faculty of Clubhouse have more work to do, this is indicative Clubhouse, a service of Open Sky International. A letter from Executive of the outstanding quality of support Community Services, recently received Director of Clubhouse International the Clubhouse is providing for its mem- STURBRIDGE — Old Sturbridge notification of accreditation by Joel Corcoran that accompanied the bers,” Bates said. Academy Charter Public School Clubhouse International, according to accreditation report cited the warm, Open Sky Board Member Michael (OSACPS) has announced a student Clubhouse director Tamela Deveikis. caring nature of the relationships at Kilcoyne, who is also a member of exhibit opening in the former cabi- Crystal House, located in Gardner, is Crystal House and described the club Genesis Club in Worcester, was par- net-making shop on the campus of Old a community dedicated to the rehabil- as a community dedicated to offering ticularly pleased by the outcome of the Sturbridge Village. The Academy has itation of adults recovering from men- the best possible opportunities to its accreditation process. had a management partnership with tal illness. Through a variety of mean- members. The report also identified “I would like to congratulate Crystal the Village since 2017 when it opened. ingful and engaging tasks, members areas in which the Crystal House could House; I know that a lot of hard work have the chance to develop or refresh improve, and the club will be working by members and staff working side by Over the 2021 school year, the employment skills, explore educational to implement these changes. side went into accomplishing this goal,” 6th-grade students of Old Sturbridge opportunities, and participate in social Open Sky President and CEO Ken said Kilcoyne. Academy engaged in a hands-on, proj- activities. Members work together with Bates noted that this is a significant For more information about Crystal ect-based, and arts-infused exploration clubhouse staff in all areas of the club’s milestone for the program and for Open House, visit https://www.openskycs. of archaeology and the ancient world. operation. Sky. org/crystalhouse. Students created Grecian-style vessels The accreditation process includ- “Accreditation of our Clubhouse is out of clay that was then fired in the ed an extensive self-study as well a huge achievement, and although we

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We was for me.” continue to work together on Practical During the ongoing COVID-19 pan- Nursing Education related things and ACCURACY WATCH demic the school nurses across the LPN- to- BSN Academic Progression.” country have taken on more respon- Bolandrina says that alumna like sibilities that are far beyond the call Hernandez who constantly gives back The Auburn News is committed to accuracy of duty. During an ordinary school to the Bay Path community is a god- in all its news reports. Although numerous year being a school nurse is challeng- send. ing enough. Hernandez is grateful “We’re on the phone together via safeguards are in place to ensure accurate for her career which is anything but text or email and always checking in. reporting, mistakes can occur. Kalie Hernandez ordinary. The school year has been Kalie offers help with current students a whirlwind for Hernandez who has to make sure they are successful. She Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at CHARLTON — When Kalie been meeting added challenges despite is also on the ball with the Advisory the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely Hernandez, LPN of Southbridge partic- strict yet ever-evolving guidelines and Committee schedule,” said Bolandrina. ipated in the School Nurse Observation restrictions. Hernandez takes pride “So, we stay pretty close in touch.” manner. as part of her Clinicals for Term 2, in the work she does at the Holyoke Hernandez arrived at the Bay Path If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4106 Medical-Surgical Nursing at Bay Path Public Schools and credits her training Practical Nursing Academy in the or email [email protected] during Practical Nursing Academy back in and education at Bay Path Practical fall of 2016. She was inducted into the 2017, becoming a school nurse was the Nursing Academy especially her School National Technical Honor Society and normal business hours. During non-business farthest in her mind! Nurse Observation experience in her was a member of the UNICEF Club. hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice School nurses keep students and success. She remains connected with Hernandez participated in the admis- faculty safe and healthy, a role that Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy sions panel interviews and competed in mailbox. The editor will return your phone Hernandez thought was not her cup serving as an active member of the SkillsUSA earning a Silver Medal at both call. of tea. After graduation, she initially Advisory Committee, volunteering as District and State level for the Practical worked at the Family Health Center of a mentor, speaking at information ses- Nursing category. Worcester then as a field nurse with sions, and most recently participating “I am honored the Aveanna Healthcare in Shrewsbury in the Mock Code Team preparation and grateful for concentrating on pediatric home care day. Hernandez has formed a tight bond the opportunities PET including providing care in school. with the Bay Path Community that has and experienc- Since August 2020, she has been with allowed her to work cohesively with fac- es. I thank Bay the Holyoke Public Schools providing ulty, staff, students, and fellow alumni. Path for always of the care within the classroom to medically “Kalie’s been active with the supporting me in Small Shelter Big Heart fragile students. She has come to the Advisory Committee since she was my profession- WEEK realization that all this time her nurs- a student representative, she does a al growth,” con- Meet Miller! This 1 year, 7 month old handsome boy is ready to meet his new ing journey has led her to become a wonderful job of maintaining relation- cludes Hernandez. family. Miller is a sweet, nervous guy. 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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially welcome Heal, Inc., cannabis dispensary 500 Legacy Farms North • Hopkinton, MA 01748 to Sturbridge on Friday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. Join the Chamber of Central Mass South, local dignitaries, our neighbors and guests as we offer Heal, Inc., our new Member, a warm welcome to Sturbridge!

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This event was geared towards people starting or changing their “Our small business panel was a great career, looking to network, opening a way for future entrepreneurs to hear small business or seeking a better work- from those who have ‘made it,’ learning life balance. how they got their start and continue to be successful,” Tallman said. “Our team “This event was a tremendous suc- at Cornerstone Bank especially enjoyed cess, gathering college seniors, recent their time on the panel, discussing their graduates and other job seekers all roles as well as open positions within in one place to collaborate and learn the bank.” together,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “This was our first About Cornerstone Bank networking event since the pandemic Cornerstone Bank is an independent, began, and it felt so good to be engag- mutual savings bank serving residents, ing with one another and creating new businesses and communities through- relationships again. 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Participants were able to partake in a nership, Cornerstone Bank rests on an Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal TEDx presentation on money and rela- the foundation that relationships are Housing Lender and SBA Preferred Old Sturbridge Village celebrates 75th anniversary STURBRIDGE — This week, Old will provide an in-depth look at how Sturbridge Village (OSV), the largest the Village came to be and how it has living museum in New England, will evolved over the past 75 years. kick off a year-long celebration com- • A new cabinetmaking shop prised of events honoring 75 years of will be installed in fall 2021, the first historical interpretation, education, interpretative building to be added to inspiration and innovation. Known for the Village Common in over forty years. its excellent programming, OSV is cer- • Publication of “New England tain to deliver events and experiences on Parade” in partnership with author guaranteed to entertain and educate all Jane Nylander, which will pair with an who participate. exhibit at the book launch on September The calendar of events is comprised 11. of new exhibits, programs, and interpre- • In conjunction with the tation for the coming year, concluding Massachusetts Office of Travel and with a formal gala in June 2022. Some Tourism Recovery Grant and the of the planned activities and events Sturbridge Group Tour Alliance, the include: Village will encourage visitors through- • Exhibits at the Printing Office, out New England to visit and support Richardson House, Fitch House, the local businesses and organizations Gristmill, and the Blacksmith Shop. throughout the summer months. • New museum tours, which • Special commemorative items and re-creations made by OSV arti- sans. In 1925, Old He became enraptured with collecting shops operating.” On June 8, 1946, Old Sturbridge Village these tools, simple furnishings, and Sturbridge Village opened to the public founder A.B. Wells gadgets, and his collection proliferated. for the first time and welcomed eighty- began collect- A.B. dreamed of having a gallery to one visitors. The Village has become a ing “primitive” display his collection. 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WORCESTER — Quinsigamond Northbridge: Giovan Panzanella Riley French, Victoria Gaspar, Kennedy, Luke Knowles, Jacob Laplante, Community College has released its Oxford: Micaela Christenson, Wilfrid Cheyenne Kelly, Lucas Lanier, Karina Amanda Listewnik, Mi Meh, Maxwell Spring 2021 Semester Dean and Merit Fotso Tasse, Blake Lentine, Nicholas Lareau, Paige Leite, Sophia Lynch, Principe, Jessica Rucho, Ethan Smith, Lists. A total of 483 students were named McElroy, Denise Otano Gareth McCullough, Ryan O’Bara, Felecia Violette, Frederick Yeboah to the College’s Dean’s List and 977 stu- Paxton: Alexander Riopel, Anthony Jeffrey Pearlstein, Brianna Ramsden, Paxton: Juliette Berryman, Ewa dents were named to the Merit List. Riopel Halle Sanchez, Gabriel Varner Golemo, Rochelle Hodges, Kadife Kuka, QCC’s Dean’s List Spring 2021 Rochdale: David Lavallee, Haley Charlton City: Robin Georgio Laura Lee, Kailey Pelczarski, Brian Students who meet the criteria below Levins, Tyler McKay, Kiara Valdes Charlton Depot: Kayla Simons Quinn, Peter Roberts, Ariola Sheme, Vy and have earned 12 or more credits in a Southbridge: Rayann Carl, Caiden Cherry Valley: Krissy Lindner, Rosa Vu given semester are named to the Dean’s Ellis, Karl Ghosn, Tashleanna Moncada, Velez Southbridge: Amanda Alicea, Ceasar List: Justin Santiago, Cody Wood Dudley: Trinity Battista, Shawn Alvarado, Amanda Bass, Karl Benkert, · All grades must be “C” or higher. Spencer: Stacey Arsenault, Carli Coltran, Melissa Edmonds, Samantha Valerie Bomba, Gabriela Cancel-Rivera, (No grades of “I” or “X” are permitted). 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Jason Bleau Photos Madison Bosowski, Nathan Miglionico, Eniya Santos, Hannah Hutchinson and Haley Sautter Graduates Nick Whitley and Robert Cruz prepare for Shepherd Hill’s 2021 graduation. pose for a photo prior to becoming Shepherd Hill graduates. ing to leave behind a more inclusive Class Valedictorian Serena Veilleux environment for the incoming students joked that her speech would be short- BY JASON BLEAU through the ever-changing landscape CORRESPONDENT and to inspire them to do the same as er than her fellow speakers, but her of the COVID-19 pandemic and asking they progress through their high school words of wisdom to the graduating class them to continue that resilience into years. An advocate for social change, were no less poignant. She praised the DUDLEY – The Shepherd Hill their adult years. Kenneth Laferriere, a even starting a club at Shepherd Hill myriad of teachers who have made a Regional High School Class of 2021 is Shepherd Hill graduate from the Class to help inspire his fellow students, difference in the lives of graduates over certainly a special one. They endured a of 2002 and the chair of the district’s Weiland said the Class of 2021 learned their four years noting that every stu- pandemic both as juniors and as grad- School Committee, commended the from the challenges of the pandemic dent had at least one educator who uating seniors experiencing numer- class for everything they’ve endured and everything that came with it on the truly helped them grow as individuals. ous different learning formats ranging and feels that the Class of 2021 is more larger world stage. Most of all though she wanted her fel- from online to in-person and hybrid prepared than any before them to take “Though we never obtained the idyl- low graduates to understand that their and experienced a year of cultural divi- on everything the world has to offer. licism that is the promise of the normal mistakes will not define them, it’s the sion on the national stage which will “Words cannot adequately describe senior year, we learned far greater than memories and accomplishments that demand their input and participation the events of our world these past 15 any normalcy could ever teach us that will live forever. as they enter their young adult years. months. As we reflect on all that has strength lies in the resolve of the whole. “I think I speak for all of us when I As the 272 members of the class pre- happened this past year it gives us all That even though our world can come say our high school experience wasn’t pared to take their walk across the stage great pride to see our graduates here crashing down as we know it, as long as what we expected it to be, but in spite of on June 6 as the first, and potentially today. We are all thankful to be here we endure together in common bonds, all the difficulties we faced we made it only, Shepherd Hill graduating class to with you. That moment alone deserves hope and solidarity that there will be an and we should be proud,” Veilleux said. ever hold their ceremony in the main some recognition,” Laferriere said. optimum future. For as much as COVID “It’s (the memories) that I am thankful arena of the DCU Center in Worcester “The challenges brought about due to took from us we gained maturity and for, and it’s moments like these that are the knowledge of the world they lived in the worldwide pandemic were second to courage that will indeed transcend any- going to stick in our memories. Not the and the one they are entering as adults none. The ever-changing plans through- thing we lost,” Weiland said. “Above all, grades we got on the silly mistakes that weighed heavily on everyone’s mind out the year kept everyone on their COVID taught us all that we must seize we made.” bringing with it a sense of optimism, toes, most especially you, our students. the world and truly make it our own With that the Class of 2021 took to but also an urgency to be the change The trials and tribulations this year because, frankly put, we never know the stage crossing into the next stage of they want to see in the world around will only make you stronger.” what tomorrow will hold. Therefore, their lives as Shepherd Hill graduates them. Later in the evening student speaker there must come a time when we are leaving behind a legacy that will truly Several speakers took the stage over Henry Weiland gave a student perspec- honest with ourselves and the matrix remain unique as they take on new the course of the evening’s festivities tive of what impact the pandemic and for which we endure for it is not enough challenges and a changing world that with most of them putting a focus on the the changing culture of the world has to let our lives pass by without making await them. perseverance of the graduates to push left on the graduates. He spoke of want- it our own.” LEGALS TOWN OF AUBURN PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO The Town of Auburn, acting by and through its Town Manager, is seeking SSUMPTION NIVERSITY EAN S IST proposals to purchase a parcel of vacant A U D L land for the siting of a new Police/Fire WORCESTER — Assumption incredible resiliency amid the chal- For more information, visit assump- and Ambulance Public Safety Complex University has announced those stu- lenges posed by COVID-19 during the tion.edu. (“Public Safety Complex”) in the Town dents who have been named to the previous academic year and remained Assumption University, found- of Auburn. Owners of real property University’s Dean’s List for the spring committed to their programs of ed in 1904 by the Augustinians of the within the Town of Auburn, which meets 2021 semester. Students named to the study,” said Assumption University Assumption, is New England’s premier the minimum and mandatory criteria of Dean’s List must achieve a grade point President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. university for high-quality education, this Request For Proposal (“RFP”) are average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit “Assumption is proud of these stu- integrating career preparation and edu- invited to respond. semester to be included on the presti- dents for excelling in the classroom cation of the whole person, drawing A Highly Advantageous offer of real gious list, which is announced at the as they immersed themselves in the upon the best in the rich and centu- estate will include a parcel of property completion of the fall and spring semes- University’s liberal arts curriculum, ries-long tradition of Catholic high- that: (1) contains 4.5 acres or more of ters. Local students include: steeped in the Catholic intellectual tra- er education. Assumption, located in usable acreage; (2) is located between Emma Halloran of Auburn, Class of dition, and their majors preparing them Worcester, Massachusetts, seeks to pro- 2021 for meaningful lives and careers after vide students with a transformative 366 and 676 Southbridge Street; (3) Alicia Murphy of Auburn, Class of graduation.” education that forms graduates who is free and clear of exposed ledge; (4) 2021 Assumption University provides stu- possess critical intelligence, thoughtful does not contain a significant change Madison Kapulka of Auburn, Class dents with a comprehensive, Catholic citizenship, and compassionate service. in grade; (5) is free of utility and/or of 2022 liberal arts experience through cur- The University offers 34 majors and other easements; (6) is not situated Cameron Carpenter of Auburn, Class ricular and co-curricular programs, 49 minors in the liberal arts, scienc- in a FEMA floodway, flood zone or in of 2023 including internship opportunities, es, business, nursing and professional a flood plain with an impediment or Molly Lovely of Auburn, Class of 2023 recreational activities, and more than studies; as well as master’s and continu- encroachment; (7) and is free of vernal Philip Benvenuti of Auburn, Class 60 on-campus clubs and organizations. ing education degrees and professional pools, excessive wetlands, intermittent of 2024 An Assumption education forms gradu- certificate programs. For more infor- streams, or similar environmental con- Jocelyn Nguyen of Auburn, Class of ates both intellectually and spiritually, mation about Assumption University, ditions. 2024 inspiring wonder and purpose as they please visit www.assumption.edu. Property that meets the minimum and “These students demonstrated discover their vocation. mandatory criteria, but which is not classified as “Highly Advantageous” will also be considered and proposals for such property are welcome. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is available in the Town Manager’s Office, Bay Path LPN named to 102 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501 or by calling the Town Manager’s Office Curry College inducts Auburn at 508-832-7720. Fitchburg State’s Dean’s List Sealed bids will be received at the office resident into Pi Lambda Theta LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 102 Program. The LPN to BS in Central Street, Auburn, Massachusetts Honor Society Nursing Bridge Program is until 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June designed to transition the tra- ditional or military trained 30, 2021 and at that time will be publicly MILTON — Curry College is proud to announce that Licensed Practical Nurse opened and read. Marisa Day, of Auburn has been inducted into Pi Lambda (LPN) to the role of bacca- A pre-proposal briefing session will be Theta (PLT), one of the nation’s most prestigious education laureate prepared Registered held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at honor societies. Nurse. The LPN to BS in Founded in 1910, Pi Lambda Theta has a mission to honor 10:00 AM in the Board of Selectmen’s Nursing Bridge Program is a nd outstanding educators and inspire their leadership on critical Room, 2 Floor, Town Hall, 104 unique and accelerated cur- education issues. The most selective society of its kind, PLT Central Street, Auburn, Massachusetts, riculum. Lartey is an alumna extends membership to students and professionals who satis- for all parties interested in submitting a of Bay Path Practical Nursing fy academic eligibility requirements and have demonstrated proposal. Academy in Charlton with characteristics of scholarship, leadership, and service. Elizabeth Mirekuaa Lartey This will be an opportunity for the Town the Practical Nursing Class In order to qualify for Pi Lambda Theta at Curry College, a of 2018. While at Bay Path to answer questions or make clarifica- student must be an Education major who has earned at least FITCHBURG — Elizabeth Lartey was inducted to the tions to the RFP. Any questions after 60 credits with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Inducted students have Mirekuaa Lartey, LPN, of National Technical Honor the pre-proposal briefing must be made exceeded the stringent criteria set by the honors society and Worcester, has been named Society and was a district in writing to Julie A. Jacobson, Town demonstrate promise in the field of education. to the Fitchburg State competitor for SkillsUSA for Manager. About Curry College University (FSU) dean’s list CPR/First Aid. Lartey was an This procurement is subject to the Curry College, founded in Boston in 1879, is a private, for academic achievement Officer for the UNICEF Club requirements of G.L. c.30B, the Uniform co-educational, liberal arts-based institution located on 131 during the spring 2021 semes- and was certified in Infusion acres in Milton, Massachusetts. The College extends its edu- ter. Procurement Act. The Town of Auburn Therapy/Central Line Care cational programs to a continuing education branch campus The designation is award- reserves the right to waive any infor- and Dementia Care. She vol- in Plymouth. The College offers 22 undergraduate majors in ed to full-time students who mality, reject any and all proposals, unteered for multiple Blood specialized and liberal arts programs, as well as graduate have earned at least a 3.2 negotiate with any and all proposers, or Pressure Clinics and repre- degrees in accounting, business, education, criminal justice, grade point average on a to accept a proposal deemed to be in sented Bay Path at educa- and nursing to a combined enrollment of nearly 2,500 stu- 4.0 scale, achieved no grade the best interest of the Town of Auburn. tional events at Framingham dents. The student body consists of 1,700 traditional students below a B, and received no State University. Lartey con- Proposals are welcome from women and nearly 800 continuing education and graduate students. failing grades in enrolled, tinues to volunteer at Bay minority businesses. The College offers a wide array of co-curricular activities credit/no credit, or pass/fail Path as a mentor and inspi- Julie A. Jacobson ranging from 15 NCAA Division III athletic teams to an out- courses. Lartey’s FSU tran- rational speaker to current Auburn Town Manager standing theatre and fine arts program. Visit us on the web script will indicate “Dean’s Practical Nursing Students. May 28, 2021 at www.curry.edu. List” status for the semester. June 11, 2021 Lartey is completing the Friday, June 11, 2021 • THE AUBURN NEWS• 7 Home is section reaches 47,000 households Springin 7 Massachusetts newspapers. Call 508-764-4325 or email [email protected] for more information Auto AUTO BODY / REPAIRS Auto Body Services BEST WINDOW COMPANY BUILDER WOODY’S Rust Proof & Undercoat & Stop Rust with the Best Woody’s Since 1969 Professional Rustproofing and Under- Always Going The Extra Mile For Our Customers coating Services. 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A STONEBRIDGE PRESS WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 25 ELM STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE MA 01550 need estate TEL. (508) 764-4325 FAX (508) 764-8015 Tips for Summer www.StonebridgePress.com The “lazy, hazy, crazy trip? Make up economi- plans days of summer” will TAKE cal freezer packs to keep FRANK G. CHILINSKI soon be here - if you know cooler foods chilled while STON EBRIDGE PRESS PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER some tricks of the trade to THE you’re on the road. Mix make your warm weather HINT one part rubbing alco- FINANCIAL activities less of a hassle! hol with two parts water BRENDAN BERUBE The following timely tips KAREN & freeze in a gallon size FOCUS E DITOR are a roundup of seasonal ziplock bag. The bag will hints geared toward care- TRAINOR be pliable enough to con- free summertime living. form to soda cans, fruits DENNIS ANTONOPOULOS Produce Pointers: or other cooler items. Just Yard & Garden Tips: *Bananas give off a gas re-freeze and use over and *Citronella candles can be called ethylene. 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If you find some of the toes above 55F.̊ more impromptu vacation intestate – that is, without a last In the 6th century B.C., Aesop shared a pesky plant in your yard, uses! When you pack, will and testament. In this scenar- fable about the Lion and The Four Oxen. here’s an environmentally *Washing produce is a toss a tablespoon or so of io, your assets will likely have to The story, if you have not heard it, goes safe way to bid the stop necessary chore, but you baking soda into a large go through the probate process, like this: the poisonous pest in its can save money if you ziplock bag to prevent wet which means they’ll be distrib- A lion used to prowl around a field tracks. Mix together three whip up this homemade bathing suits from getting uted by the court according to where four oxen dwelled. Several times pounds of regular table version of the pricey com- mildew on the trip home. your state’s intestate succession he would try to eat them but whenev- salt with a gallon of soapy mercial brand for pennies: *** laws, essentially without regard er he approached the four oxen would water. Spray the solution In a spray bottle, mix two Win Dinner for Two to your wishes. Even if you don’t back their tales up to each other with directly on the plant’s tablespoons of baking soda Your tips can win you a have children yourself, you may their bodies pointed outward in differ- leaves and stems. It works with one cup of water. If great dinner for two at the have nephews or nieces, or even ent directions. No matter what direction for mere pennies a treat- you want add a tablespoon historic Publick House children of cousins or friends, to the lion approached, he was met by the ment. of lemon juice. Spray veg- Historic Inn in Sturbridge! whom you would like to leave horns of one of them and could do noth- gies, let sit for a few min- Simply send in a hint to some of your assets, which can ing. Finally, the oxen began quarreling *Bug repellents are cost- utes and rinse! be entered into a random include not just money but also amongst themselves and so each went ly, but not if you cut out drawing. One winner per cars, collectibles, family memora- off to a pasture of their own in a sepa- the fluff and buy the active * To make a homemade month will win a fabulous bilia and so on. But if everything rate corner of the field. Then the lion ingredient in expensive “fruit fresh” clone, dis- three cours dinner for two you own goes through probate, attacked them one by one and soon made commercial formulas. The solve two vitamin C tablets at the renown restaurant, there’s no guarantee that these an end to all four. 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President Abraham Lincoln you run out to buy a *** pensing tips, not inventing family members or close friends, parroted the sentiment in his acceptance pricy pump bottle of the Vacation Tricks: them (although I can take you will need to indicate this in speech, during this same month in the stuff, stock up on its main *Going on vacation? credit for some), I’m count- your last will and testament or year 1858: “A house divided against itself ingredient, lemon eucalyp- You can keep your house ing on you readers out other estate planning documents. cannot stand.” tus - and save a bundle! plants watered for up to there to share your best But you also may want to provide As of late, it seems the division a month by watering the helpful hints! support to one or more charita- amongst the country and even in our *Who wants to spend plant well and then placing Do you have a helpful ble organizations. Of course, you small communities has grown deeper. money on a new garden it (pot and all) in a clear hint or handy tip that has can simply name these charities What this Editor noticed, however, is hose? Extend your leaky plastic bag. Tie it secure- worked for you? Do you in your will, but there may be that most well minded, kind, compas- hose to the end of the ly on the top and bottom. have a question regard- options that could provide you sionate, intelligent people all want the season this way: Insert a Place the plant in northern ing household or garden with more benefits. same things. To be happy and success- toothpick into the hole, just light. When you return, matters? If so, why not ful. The arguments ensue, when people penetrating the hose wall. simply untie the top and share them with readers of One such possibility is a char- have different ideas on how to reach Cut off the toothpick flush let the plant adjust to room Stonebridge Press publica- itable remainder trust. Under such a state of success in our govern- with the surface of the air for a day or two before tions? Send questions and/ this arrangement, you’d trans- ment, and even in our own lives. When hose. Wrap the hose with removing the plastic com- or hints to: Take the Hint!, fer appreciated assets – such as one person thinks we should reach A by duct tape that covers the pletely. Or, if you have sev- c/o Stonebridge Press, stocks, mutual funds or other doing x and y, and another thinks we toothpick plus two inches eral smaller plants, simply P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, securities – into an irrevocable should reach A by doing z, tempers flare. on each side of the repair. place a thick, wet towel in MA 01550. Or e-mail kdrr@ trust. The trustee, whom you’ve We want to remind you, that there is no As the water flows through the bottom of the bathtub aol.com. Hints are entered named – in fact, you could serve reason to get heated when talking to a the hose, the toothpick will and place pots on top of into a drawing for din- as trustee yourself – can then sell friend or colleague. Getting heated at swell and fill up the hole the towel for the duration. ner for two at the historic the assets at full market value, a stranger is even more inappropriate. and making a tight seal. The plants should remain Publick House Inn. avoiding the capital gains taxes It’s ok if someone disagrees with you. *** moist for about a week. you’d have to pay if you sold them Remain calm. *Planning a road yourself, outside a trust. Plus, if What needs to unfold, is the ability to you itemize, you may be able to hear each other out with a listening ear. claim a charitable deduction on Where one person’s experience ends, Valuable philosophy of an old coal miner your taxes. With the proceeds, the another’s begins. Solutions always trust can purchase income-pro- appear in that middle area, where com- On May 31, 1975 at 1:15 of stuff? Accomplishments? ducing assets and provide you p.m., I was sitting with my Money? It all seems so import- promises are made. POSITIVELY with an income stream for the rest To be steadfast in your beliefs is friend Rob at the Sunshine ant at the time but as time pass- of your life. Upon your death, the SPEAKING important, but it’s even more import- Tap in Traer, Iowa, eating es and we look back on it all, it’s remaining trust assets will go the ant to exercise some flexibility, that is a hamburger, fries and meaningless. Who we love, who charities you’ve named. where growth takes place. This is where washing it down with a GARY W. loves us in return and the life we can learn from someone who doesn’t Pepsi. I was wearing cut MOORE we build together is everything. Aside from family members think the same way we do. It does not off blue jeans, an old white I believe too many marriag- and charitable groups, there’s a make a person weak, when there is a t-shirt with Cavaliers es begin without commitment. third entity that’s central to your mind shift. It makes them smart. Drum & Bugle Corps emblazoned across “If it doesn’t work out, there’s always estate plans: yourself. Everyone We’re seeing a lot of arguing on social my chest, and sandals. divorce,” I heard a bride say a few years should make arrangements to pro- media, people publicly going back and Around the corner and across the street ago. Yes, it’s easy to give up and move on. tect their interests, but, in the forth, and the thread never ends with in Taylor Park, there was a hundred or so It’s harder to stick with it, push through absence of an immediate family, any real change being made. If you people beginning to gather for a wedding the problems and make it work. And yes, you need to be especially vigilant want to have a meaningful, productive that was set to begin at two o’clock ... a I understand there are some relationships about your financial and health conversation with someone online, take mere 45 minutes later. that cannot be fixed and it’s necessary to care decisions. And that’s why, it to a private message, where the world The bride’s father was nervous and pac- move on from violence and abuse, along as part of your estate planning, isn’t watching. In the public eye, we all ing in his tux. With each passing moment with a few other reasons, but I believe you may want to include these can be defensive. he’d check his watch, look out across the most divorces are premature and often two documents: durable power of Now, there are extremists on both park, and mumble something inaudible. unnecessary. attorney and a health care proxy. sides of any argument, in those cases, I asked for the check, paid the tab, then My grandfather was a coal miner. He there’s not much you can do. There are Rob and I began our short walk to the had a saying, “Stick and stay and make it A durable power of attorney people who want to see things through park. pay.” I asked him what it meant, and he lets you name someone to manage one lens and one lens only. Fine, let As we crossed the street, I saw the said, “Young men often quit after their your finances should you become them. You will also see ignorance and father of the bride rushing towards us. first day or two in the mine. Fear of a shaft incapacitated. This arrangement evil come flying out of the mouths of “I can’t believe this!” He growled as he collapse or just the sickening experience is especially important for anyone those you never thought capable, fine approached. “I didn’t think you were of breathing the thick black dust often who doesn’t have a spouse to step let them. Remember that the majority going to show.” cause them to quit. Stick and stay was the in. And if you become incapacitat- of the people in this country want to I looked at Rob. “Doesn’t it begin at two advice the old timers would give.” ed, your health care proxy – also unify. It comes down to common sense. o’clock?” I asked. I realize that advise is applicable to known as a health care surrogate United we stand, divided we fall. That “Where’s your tux?” He demanded with almost everything in life, including mar- or medical power of attorney – lets statement could not ring truer. increasing anger. riage. If you loved each other enough to you name another person to legal- Be strong enough in character, where “In the car. I’ll get dressed now.” I get married, love each other enough to ly make health care decisions for you are a leader, whether that be in your quickly walked away to my 1972 green stick with it and make it work. Don’t give you if you can’t do so yourself. own community, at work or in your own Pinto and dressed outside the car. I was up. family. Unity should always be the end half amused and half intimidated, but at Our marriage has been far from perfect, Estate planning moves can be goal. Therefore, if you see someone that two o’clock sharp, I was there as promised but we stuck with each other. We commit- complex, so you’ll need help from disagrees with you, and you want to and waiting at the alter for Arlene. ted to building a life and family together. a legal professional and possibly unify, have a conversation that will do That was over 46 years ago, and we are We smoothed out the rough edges over your tax and financial advisors. just that. still married. Her dad grew to forgive my time. Mistakes were made, worked out You may not have an immediate Sometimes, try simply saying, “Hey casual approach to the beginning of my and we learned from them and here we family, but you still need to take the country is really divided right now, life with his daughter, thankfully. Fast are forty-six years later, married, and steps to protect your legacy. how can we start to unify on a small forward forty-six years ... happy. scale?” That question puts both people Three grown children, two grand kids, Maybe life really is only about who we This article was written by in a position to come up with a solution and a life together has passed before the love, who loves us in return and what we Edward Jones for use by your that works for everyone. Then the dom- blink of our eyes. How can this be? Where build together. And you know what? I local Edward Jones Financial ino effect takes hold. Then unity hap- does the time go? think it’s more than enough. Advisor. Please contact Dennis pens, then change, then success. Aging and a bad health diagnosis has Gary W. Moore is a freelance colum- Antonopoulos, your local Edward me pondering what this life is all about. I nist, speaker, and author of three books Jones Advisor at 5 Albert St., “None of us is as smart, as all of us.” keep coming up with this ... including the award-winning, critically Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832- Ken Blanchard “Life is about who we love, who loves acclaimed, “Playing with the Enemy.” 5385 or dennis.antonopoulos@ us in return, and what we build together.” Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryWMoore721 edwardjones.com. What else is there? An accumulation and at www.garywmoore.com. Friday, June 11, 2021 • THE AUBURN NEWS• 9 In search of porgies

Courtesy Nine-year-old Leah Varney fishing with her dad Matt at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club last week. An unidentified angler fishing for bass in his Kayak last Saturday, at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun As fishing heats up on top, and when they stay Club. the saltwater, anglers are near the bottom, they catching a lot of fish on are hard to snag. most fishing trips, either THE GREAT Tides make all the The tide had just changed, and the common sighting of these seaworthy on a charter or on a pri- difference in stimu- porgies were driven to the top by feed- fishing watercraft. I sure wish they OUTDOORS vate vessel. Striper fish- lating the stripers to ing fish below, but not many anglers were around in my younger years. Some ing has been very good feed, and sometimes, were catching fish, and of those that are equipped with a small electric on the Providence River it is the incoming or were, the stripers were small with most motor, while others are powered with RALPH being released. foot pedals, or the old fashion paddles. until my brother and TRUE outgoing tides that myself made a trip last are best. Stripers do It was now 11 a.m., and I had had Standing up in the kayaks are also easy week. Reports were good not like the sun, and enough fishing. It was time to head for for the younger generation, but not for prior to our fishing trip are often slow in there home and catch a nice nap. I used to me! Whatever your preference is for last Wednesday, launching just above feeding habits, especially in shallow fish both tides in my younger years, but fishing, getting out there and enjoying the Bold Point boat ramp. It was a water. It is not always the case, but now one is enough. It is just nice to go the great outdoors will keep you young beautiful day with light winds. The sun more often than not, I find it is the fishing at age 82 with my brother Ken and healthy, and the rewards of catch- was just coming up, and the tide was norm, at least for me. Last week, when and talk about the good old days. “Just ing a striper to bring home for the table going out for a few more hours. Striper we were on the Providence River, we wait till next week, when we return to is like icing on the cake. Grab your fish- fishing is crazy, and you never know fished in four to six feet of water hoping try our luck again on the Providence ing rod and your family and go fishing! when they are going to be feeding or to find some bass and bluefish feeding River!” Vengeance is sweet. The follow- June 5- 6 is Massachusetts freshwater just become lazy, making for a slow near the top. In the past, many fish ing week, Archie’s Bait & Tackle shop free fishing weekend. Take advantage day of fishing. The heavy rain prior to would swirl near the top as the boat in Providence reported on a couple of of the free fishing weekend, and you our trip cooled the water down by a few approached. That is the time to use sur- anglers catching up to 14 stripers in may just get hooked on fishing. degrees. That is all it takes sometimes. face poppers. Anyway, we had no luck the Providence River which all were This week’s picture shows nine- To make a long story short, we fished and decided that we had enough, and released but one, because they were year-old Leah Varney, fishing with for four hours without spotting a single headed for home. too big! her dad Matt at the Uxbridge Rod & (porgy) baitfish. Unable to catch some As we passed the area that has a Anglers continue to catch Gun Club last Saturday. They had fresh for bait, we had us settle for troll- few windmills on the south shoreline, some nice seabass and scup in caught one trout, and were given two ing large rebels which produced a single I noticed a half dozen boats fishing Massachusetts! Oops! Last week’s more by another member fishing at hit, but was lost halfway in. We watched close to it. Slowing the motor to get a report stated that Massachusetts was the pond, giving them enough trout for numerous anglers land stripers using better look at what was going on, my closed to seabass when, in fact, they the supper table. The second picture porgies, but most were undersize and hunch was right. A school of baitfish are open and Rhode Island is closed shows an unidentified member in their had to be released. This week, I talked were on top, and anglers were snagging until the 24th of June, opening with a Kayak, fishing for bass at the Uxbridge to the owner of Archie’s Bait Shop in them. We quickly grabbed our rods three fish limit. Just another senior pond. The quiet and peaceful surround- Providence, R.I., and he revealed the equipped with snagging hooks and were moment. Anglers should always check ings was sure relaxing, away from the following information. The day we were pleasantly surprised at the dozen of bait their abstracts for fish limits and regu- crazy, dangerous world around us. there, everyone that was looking for the fish we snagged in 10 or 15 minutes. lations. It is crazy that both states can- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them porgies to snag for live bait had a very “If only we could have had some of not agree on season dates and limits! Rods Bending! hard time locating them. 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ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT DUDLEY – 12 Susan Drive! Ideal 7 Rm Split! Beautifully Landscaped 18,615’ Lot including a Heated In-Ground Pool w/Pool House! Fully Applianced Kitchen w/Corian WEBSTER LAKE – 62 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 51’ Level Waterfront Lot WEBSTER LAKE – 504 Treasure Island! 6 Room Counters, Island, Hrdwd Floor & Door to the Deck! Dining Rm w/Hrdwds & Slider w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Panoramic Lake Views! 11 Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 4 Townhouse Overlooking the Pool! 1,874 Sq Ft! Stainless to Deck overlooking the Pool! Living Rm w/Bay Window, Brick Fireplace w/Wood Steel Applianced Granite Kitchen! Open Floor Plan! Dining Pellet Insert & Fujitsu Wall Mount A/C Spilt Unit! 3 Comfortable Bdrms all w/ Bathrooms, 3,269’ A/C’d Colonial! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm w/ Double Closets, Spacious 12x16’ Master! Hallway Full Bathrm w/Skylight & Door Cherry Hardwoods! Lake Facing Living Rm w/Cathedrals, Cherry Hardwoods! Slider to Waterfront Room - Full Mirrored Wall - Sliders to the Trex Deck! 2 to the Master! Lower Level 13x24’ Family Rm w/Recessed Lighting! Convenient Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Fireplaced Family Room! Half Bath! 2 Car Heated Garage! Many 2018 Updates – Roof, Siding, Windows, Deck! Spacious 1st Flr Master Bedroom w/Full Bath, Cherry Hardwoods & Walk-in Closet! Buderus Furnace, Hot Water Super Store, Oil Tank & Pool Liner! Out Back a Garage! Central Air! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Garden Area & Storage Shed! Town Services! Won’t Last! $339,000.00 Fireplaced Lower Level Family Rm! 1st & 2nd Floor Laundries! 2 Car Garage! $979,900.00 Beach! Complex Recent Siding & Roof! $389,900.00 FEATURED PROPERTY! hope2own.com IT’S A SELLER’S MARKET 508.943.4333 inking of selling, NOW is the time! Sharon Pelletier - Owner Broker Licensed in MA, CT & RI Call us, your neighborhood Real Estate Professionals, We Want for a FREE OPINION of VALUE - NO strings attached. 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Do business where the business is being done! Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

WATERFRONT THOMPSON - BECOLA RD LAND WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS Home of the Webster- Douglas Rd (Rte. 16) 26 ACRES on Sugar- loaf Hill. 1000+/- ft of road frontage ON DEPOSIT! $200,000 Hope Real Estate Group Oxford - 4 Leicester St - Approx. 8.47 ACRES! River Front- ON DEPOSIT age Possible to be Subdivided! $89,900 Upper Gore w/View of the Lake! 1+ Acre! 5+ Acre Waterfront Land On “Little Pond/ Webster - “Come visit the Sta … Artesian Well, Septic Design & Conservation - DONE. Schoolhouse Pond. Private Setting. Open $115,000. Field. 250+ feet Waterfrontage. Dead end road! Webster - Cooper Road 2 Buildable Lots! Water & Sewer $179,900 let’s Talk Real Estate!” Access. Zoned Lake Res.! ON DEPOSIT! Each $24,500.

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SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Estate Sale! Scenic View of Beautiful Webster Lake! Location! Scenic Upper Gore! “BIRDS Beautiful CAPE! Enormous amount of updates. New Asphalt Shingles, SORRY, SOLD! Terrific opportunity for one Large business or Boardering Stone Walls! Split Level! 3 Bedrooms, EYE VIEW” of Webster Lake! Spacious & 8 New Skylights!.. 4 Bedrooms! 3 - 1/2 Baths! 24 x 26 Great Rm w/ Several businesses. 4784 st bldg. Zoned B5. Off Kitchen, Dining Rm, Hollywood Bath! Master Bedroom large 3 Family- a rare find! 1st Floor spacious Tr-Level. 2,279 sf., 4 BRS,1 full Bath, 2 Gas Fireplace! Master Suite w/”Spa Like” Bath & Soaking Tub!WHAT & Master Bath. Fireplaced Living Room! Finished Lower 2 bedroom apartment. 2 - 2nd floor, 3 bedroom half baths. Inground pool. 2 Car Garage I395 exit 1. High Traffic & Visibility. Excellent MORE COULD YOU WANT? INGROUND POOL? OK!! has that TOOl! All Painted! SS Appliances. New Tankless Hot Water Boiler. $467,000 Level w/1/2 Bath, Garage. “Salt Water” Inground Pool. apartments Walkout basement to off street park- $275,000. Location! assisted sale $695,000. $319,000. ing. $289,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg Webster Lake - 100 Lakeside Ave WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL Webster - 401 Treasure Island Condo SUNSETS! Extraordinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living in mind, Custom WEBSTER LAKE! Treasure Island Townhouse! UNIT# 401 end unit. Year round en- Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room. Nicely joyment! Quiet summers on big & beautiful Webster Lake! 6 Rooms Applianced situated on a .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake frontage! Enhanced by a all natural shoreline! All you need Kitchen. Open Floor Plan! Dining Area. Hardwood Floor & Carpet. Master Bed- to live is located on the 1st floor. Grand 2 story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen, lake facing dining , room, W/2 Closets, Master Bath! 2-1/2 Baths Total! Slider to Deck & Slider to formal dining room, media room & spacious 1st floor guest the Patio! Central Air! Central Vac! Very efficient natural gas heat & hot Water! 2 BR Suite w/private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced SORRY, SOLD! lake-facing corner master suite w/luxurious private bath, 3 Boat Slips D10 & D11 in the Private Marina. Heated Pool! Natural Sandy Beach! more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! Something Special! Re- member, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. $439,000.

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AMAZON continued from page A1 along with a project of this size and the capital investment from the dif- ferent jobs, the indirect employment and most of these numbers that we’re talking about right now where we’re at in our initial due diligence fazes related to this proj- ect are pretty conserva- tive floors,” Griggs said. “These are conserva- tive baseline numbers. We realize if this proj- ect moves forward it’s going to be a long-term investment in the com- munity and a long-term investment in the region. We want to make sure that the numbers we’re talking about here today are a baseline that we can begin these conversa- tions. If anything, they’ll only grow larger.” Near the end of the presentation Selectman David Singer brought up his decision to side with other selectmen The proposed location of Amazon’s new warehouse on Sturbridge Road in Charlton. against Article 17 prior to the annual town fidentiality agreement ted that there was no con- abide by was that this DiCola. learn about it. That was meeting stating that or nondisclosure agree- fidentiality on nondisclo- was one site of a number Selectman Steven the message.” there was some confu- ment which is why we sure agreement that pre- of sites for which Article Koronis made a point Selectman Singer fol- sion among members couldn’t find out before vented them from includ- 17 governed and it was that even without lowed up Koronis’s com- of the public about why now who it was. I’m hear- ing Amazon’s name in not appropriate for us at Amazon’s name attached ment stating that while Amazon’s name couldn’t ing from others there was town discussions. He that time to make Article voters approved the arti- the selectmen may dis- be divulged prior to the no confidentiality agree- said this was a decision 17 about this particular cle showing an interest in agree on the significance vote. While Singer made ment. This has nothing made by several parties property only or about economic development in of transparency in this it clear he wasn’t against to do with Amazon or to avoid making the vote our intended develop- Charlton. particular case, Singer the project calling it “a (Bluewater Group), this about Amazon itself. ment and the occupan- “Keep in mind that was “glad” the voters good opportunity for both is purely on the town “In reality, we were cy of Amazon. It would the town meeting vote, approved the Article and Charlton and Amazon” side. There’s a lot of con- eager to introduce have been inappropriate whether or not we knew allow Amazon to come he sought an answer for fusion,” said Singer. “To Amazon prior to the vote for us to do that ahead who it was, it was (deci- forward with a potential the lack of transparency me, honesty and trans- on Article 17. We had no of Article 17 being voted sively) in the positive,” opportunity for growth leading up to the vote. parency for our residents intention, and it wasn’t upon as agnostic to any- said Koronis. “The town in Charlton. “There have been is paramount and I just a concern about intro- thing other than whether sent and overwhelming If the project goes comments made at town want to clarify and elimi- ducing Amazon to the the community was open message that, yes, we are through Amazon expects meeting and online. I’m nate the confusion.” community that prevent- to these type of econom- looking for development, to open the facility as hearing from some peo- John DiCola of ed that from happening. ic development projects we are looking for some- early as the summer of ple that there was a con- Bluewater Group admit- What we were trying to being considered,” said thing like this, so let’s 2023.

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