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Vol. XI, No. 10 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, March 9, 2018 Passage of most controversial articles waits until end of meeting BY TARA VOCINO VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT STURBRIDGE — The two most controversial articles on the special town meeting held last week were the last two; one was passed with a majority vote, allowing a business to acquire a liquor license. But the second, to bring back language giving more power to the fire chief within his or her department, was passed over. And Article 61, for authori- Courtesy photos zation to issue one additional liquor license since the town A moment of silence during the vigil. ran out of package store licenses. The article passed by more than 50 percent of the voters, Moderator Michael Caplette said. Vigil held bringing four “About 70 percent were for another license, and about 30 percent were against,” Caplette said. Article 62 was to bring back doctrines together in peace the Strong (Fire) Chief wording that the town adopted in 1950, Tara Vocino photos Town Manager Leon Gaumond Recreation Committee Treasurer Jr. said. BY TARA VOCINO that we kill each other.” Kadion Phillips would like to see VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT “It’s a petition to try to get Participants gathered in groups of three the property at the town barn used the inconsistencies resolved,” STURBRIDGE — More than 60 people from to talk about what exposure they had to gun as a sports field. four mainstream Protestant and Catholic violence and how it has impacted their life. Turn To TOWN MEETING page A7 churches brazed the snow to come together St. Anne’s/St. Patrick’s Fr. Peter R. for a Vigil for Peace in memory of the Douglas Precourt, A.A. discussed bonding together in High shooting victims held on the Common peace, through talking, and by listening. on Sunday night. New Hope UCC Rev. Janet Leighninger Elm Street Congregational Rev. Kathy gave an invitation to action. Tantasqua repairs Light led an invocation and invitation to And Bethlehem Lutheran Church Rev. prayer. “God gives us life,” Light said. “God hates Turn To VIGIL page A15 nearly complete

BY TARA VOCINO and running. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT “New sprinkler heads have FinCom has Burgess School STURBRIDGE — After the been installed,” Nosek said. pipes froze on Dec. 26 and near- “Redoing the floor is the next ly $400,000 later, the superinten- phase. We have to replace the dent had some good news about carpet and wood flooring in the in for presentation the state of affairs at Tantasqua administrative and guidance Regional High School. offices.” “It’s 97 percent complete,” Nosek called the wait “a huge BY TARA VOCINO Thursday night. Finance Committee member inconvenience at a minimum.” CORRESPONDENT Superintendent Dr. Erin Nosek Finance Committee member Joni Light asked what the dif- said during Thursday’s School She estimated in an earlier STURBRIDGE — Finance Jared Burns asked if there’s ference was between a 504 and Committee meeting at Burgess interview that it would take Committee members had any plans for energy-saving an IEP. Elementary School. “The heat four months to repair. an opportunity to ask ques- efforts, such as LED bulbs. Principal Kathleen E. Pelley is back on permanently after “The guidance offices have tions during a Fiscal 2019 Their response was that responded that a 504 could be a lots of flooding.” primarily been relocated to the budget presentation by the there are ongoing efforts with student in mainstream classes Nosek said the field house library offices,” Nosek said in Burgess School Committee at National Grid, although it reopened, adding that it’s up Turn To TANTASQUA A17 Burgess Elementary School on takes years to see the savings. Turn To FINCOM page A15 page Marijuana and Master Plans make for meaningful meetings

BY TARA VOCINO al marijuana at the annual number in town,” he said. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT town meeting in June 2017, “I wouldn’t want to see it STURBRIDGE — After Town Planner Jean Bubon sold in every fourth store. attending a Massachusetts said during last week’s But up until last night at Municipal Lawyers Planning Board meeting. special town meeting, we Association meeting, the The town will also need had restrictions on alcohol town planner would need to write a bylaw if residents licenses.” to write a bylaw if residents choose to ban recreational Planning Board vote in favor of recreational marijuana. Planning Board Chairman Sandra Gibson- Tara Vocino photo marijuana again this fall. member Jim Cunniff said Quigley said CVS sells all Town Planner Jean M. Bubon at left, and Administrative Assistant Rebekah L. The moratorium, or tem- North Andover recently kind of prescription drugs, DeCourcey at right, said they’d like to write a recreational marijuana bylaw whether porary hold, expires in passed to ban the growth of and one could argue for the residents vote in favor or against before town meeting this fall. December. Voters voted in marijuana in their town. favor of allowing recreation- “I’d like to restrict the Turn To MARIJUANA page A15 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 9, 2018 Sturbridge Snippets

On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is ond annual town wide effort against iting www.heretodaysanctuary.org or Brittany Klotz has also achieved a per- Irish! LITTER! Meet at Holland Elementary call 413-324-8224. Location: Brimfield fect 4.0 grade point average at Goodwin The Harrington Auxiliary invites the at 9am sharp. Form a team, be part of Congregational Church, 20 Main Street, College for the fall 2017 session, earning general public to its annual tradition- a team, or come on your own. With Brimfield. a spot on the elite President’s List. The al, all-you-can-eat Irish Feast, which support and funding from The Last STURBRIDGE COOPERATIVE List is the highest academic honor roll will be held at the Publick House on Green Valley, Opacum Land Trust and ACCEPTING APPS at Goodwin College, a nonprofit school Monday, March 12. There will be two the Holland Highway, Police and Fire Sturbridge Cooperative Nursery that believes that all students are capa- seatings: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Adult tickets departments it will be a bigger success School is now accepting applications ble of great success academically, pro- are $14; tickets for children age 4 to 12 this year! Last year 70 participated, and enrollment for the 2018-19 school fessionally, and in their personal lives. are $5. Advance tickets are available this year WE WANT 150!!! A party with year. School contact information: (508) WATER MAIN FLUSHING at Harrington Volunteer Services or treats for all participants will follow 347-9131; [email protected] or The Sturbridge Water Department may be purchased at the door. Call (508) from 12-2:30! Feel good about our pretty visit www.sturbridgecoop.org will be flushing water mains to remove 765-6473 for more information. Proceeds town! Bring gloves & rough clothes, CITIZENS CLIMATE CHANGE sediments that can cause brown and from the event enable the Auxiliary to suitable footwear. For more info call LOBBY black water complaints. The flushing provide equipment and programs that (413) 245-4197 The Citizens Climate Lobby, Central will take place from Tuesday April benefit the health and well being of SPAY-GHETTI! Massachusetts Chapter, will meet on 3 until Friday May 11. We will start the members in the communities the Please join Brimfield’s Here Today Saturday, March 10 from noon to 2 on the East end of town. The flush- Harrington HealthCare System serves. Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary p.m. at the Leicester Public Library, ing will begin at 8 a.m. and finish by FREE MOVIE NIGHT! for their annual “Spay”ghetti Supper 1 Paxton St. (Snow date is Tuesday, 5 p.m. Monday through Friday each On Saturday, March 24 come to on Sunday, March 11. There are 2 seat- March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.) day. All customers should be aware the United Church of Sturbridge and ings: 4:30-6:00 pm and 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The meeting will focus on carbon that water main flushing can cause Fiskdale, 8 Maple St. (alongside the Advance ticket prices: $10/Adult; $5/ pricing at the national and state levels. some temporary water discoloration library) for a free showing of Sight & senior 60+ and kids under 12. Ticket Participants will review techniques for throughout the community. The discol- Sound Theare’s production of Noah. prices at the door are: $15/Adult; $10 successful outreach, in-person meet- oration comes from small particles of Time is 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship seniors 60+ and $5 kids under 12. Kids ings, and letter writing. For more infor- iron and manganese that are removed Hall. Light refreshments will be served. 5 and under eat free. Gluten free option mation, please contact Dr. Gene Fry from the pipe walls. The discoloration TOWN WIDE EFFORT available. Take out available at the at [email protected]. is temporary and typically clears in Let’s Clean Up Holland! April 21st above prices. Pickup time for take-out STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT four to five hours. It is recommended from 9-Noon. Participate in our sec- is 4:00-4:30pm. Tickets available by vis- EAST HARTFORD, CT — Brittany that residents check the water before Klotz of Holland has earned a spot on use, especially prior to doing laundry. the Goodwin College Dean’s List for the DO NOT TRY TO BLEACH STAINED Fall 2017. Dean’s List inclusion requires CLOTHES, AS THIS WILL SET THE a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, STAIN PERMANENTLY. Customers the equivalent of an A- average, during can call the Water Department at 508- a given academic session. The student 347-2513 for further assistance. must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits to qualify. Local Toastmasters Club Car Buying Tips hosts open house Customers ask place: When targets in an effort keep the factories moving. is the best time to buy a Car or As inventory levels, market share and Truck? consumer demand change the rebates and STURBRIDGE— Village Toastmasters hosts an open house on Thursday, March incentives change. A strong economy and low 22 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. at the Chamber of Central Mass South. The RIGHT answer: (PART 3) The NO For over 90 years, Toastmasters has helped millions of people improve their inventory might mean fewer rebates. High TIME LIKE THE PRESENT theory. Almost communication and leadership skills. People from all professions and ages have inventory or the desire to gain market share every day is a good day to buy a new car or benefited. truck. We know that most new cars have might mean higher rebates. In any case what The March 22 open house is an opportunity for people to learn how Toastmasters rebates from the manufacturer. They may we know today is how a vehicle is priced. If a can help improve confidence, refine professional skills and reach personal goals. also have special finance terms or some customer finds a vehicle that fits their needs The open house will feature a motivational speech by local author, business combination of both. This theory is based on and the numbers make sense then buy now. owner and founding Village Toastmasters member Dennis McCurdy. McCurdy is the fact that if you are trading your car, its Waiting could cost you more. Our current the author of Find A Way and 52 Ways to Find a Way, guides to getting the most value is at its highest right now. Depreciation economy appears to be at a turning point. If out of life. is always eating away at the value of a used the rebates go down or stay the same and your Other speeches during the open house will demonstrate the variety of skills car. The other aspect to consider is the factory trade has lost more value your cost to buy development that the Toastmasters program offers. A seasoned member will deliver a speech from an advanced Speeches by Management manual and a new incentives when buying a new car. Incentives will have gone up. Let us here at Place Motor member will deliver her very first speech. can be a volatile thing and can change at the show you how to take advantage of the current incentives and get the most for your trade. Let Refreshments and an informal question-and-answer session with experienced drop of a hat. Manufacturers like Ford watch Toastmasters members starts at 6:30 pm. Speech presentations start at 7:00 pm. the markets very closely. They adjust their us show you why we are the Right Place to buy a Ford since 1923. As a special feature, any open house visitor that joins Village Toastmasters will strategies based on sales and production be eligible to win one of two $25 Visa gift card door prizes. 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BY KEVIN FLANDERS are no public water and wastewater homes or do not have access to reliable The Sturbridge Villager is committed to NEWS STAFF WRITER systems.” transportation,” Dunphy added. accuracy in all its news reports. Although Three area towns are teaming up Additional types of housing assis- The CDBG application also addresses numerous safeguards are in place to ensure to submit a Community Development tance covered by grant funds include the goal for Holland officials to eventu- accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Block Grant application aiming to roof projects, siding repairs, weather- ally develop a senior housing complex Confirmed fact errors will be corrected increase housing rehabilitation oppor- ization, and replacements of heating in town. To that end, a Holland senior at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a tunities. systems. The program can provide up housing planning project is being pro- Brimfield, Holland and Wales are to $40,000 of assistance per homeowner posed to assist area seniors with low timely manner. partnering to submit the application, through a deferred payment loan, with and moderate incomes wishing to con- If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- which seeks approximately $800,000 in the project starting out as a lien for the tinue to live in town and be near fam- 4140 during normal business hours. During CDBG funding for three major projects. needed improvements. The lien amount ily and friends. In many cases, these non-business hours, leave a message in the These fall under the categories of hous- is reduced over time and forgiven after seniors lack the physical and financial editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will ing rehabilitation, community food 15 years, per state requirements. ability to maintain their older homes, return your phone call. pantry services, and senior housing. The CDBG application also seeks but they still want to remain residents The towns have been working with the assistance for the Tri-Town Community of Holland. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Food Pantry. Located in Wales, the The block grant would provide funds also enable the committee to identify (PVPC) throughout the grant submittal pantry provides food assistance to res- for further study on the viability of the most optimal available site for the process. idents in need throughout the three senior housing in town. project, as well as the costs associated “The grant will primarily focus on towns. Thanks to previous CDBG fund- “Opportunities for area seniors to with development. The goal for town housing rehabilitation efforts through- ing, the food pantry was recently able downsize to an apartment, condomini- officials is to eventually create up to out the three towns of Wales, Holland to expand its operations and services by um or senior housing development are 20 units of senior rental housing for and Brimfield,” said Christopher providing fresh food to area families in lacking in Holland,” Dunphy said. “In low and moderate income senior house- Dunphy, a principal planner with the need. Previous CDBG funds were also addition, low-cost and low-maintenance holds. Project leaders hope to find a PVPC. “If funded, assistance will be used to purchase storage equipment for housing options such as those available location for development in close prox- made available to a minimum of 24 perishable foods, which increased the in other communities are very difficult imity to the town center, but funding eligible homeowners – approximately pantry’s efficiency. to find. The proposed planning project and several other factors will determine eight per town – to help with basic “The pantry hopes to continue to pro- will assist the Holland Senior Housing whether the proposal moves forward. home repairs. Past programs in the vide these services to Tri-Town homes Committee by providing additional Officials in the three communities Tri-town area indicate a need for septic in need, with an additional emphasis opportunities for public input and par- will learn this summer if their CDBG and water well improvements, as there placed on shut-in clients who do not pos- ticipation.” application was approved. sess the physical ability to leave their If awarded, the CDBG funds would Gobi welcomes advocates and advances legislation BOSTON — Advocates nerable families with access to of Public Health, and is sup- including to small towns that impacted communities before from the Massachusetts Food fresh, healthy, local foods and ported by a grant from the rely solely on state police to any closure and subsequent- System Collaborative came to helps to sustain Massachusetts USDA, state financing, and pri- serve them during certain ly file a report including: an the State House to lobby for farms by increasing their vate donations. hours. While the closure of this examination of the public safe- an increase in funding for the sales. In doing so, the program In addition, Gobi’s office barracks did not ultimately ty impacts of a closing, a cost Healthy Incentives Program in improves health outcomes in has announced the Senate occur, EOPSS maintains the analysis of closing (including the legislature’s FY19 budget to low-income communities, sup- passed legislation that would unilateral authority to close the financial impact on com- a total of $6.2 million. ports the local economy, and add protections for state police any barracks in the future munities) and an appraisal Launched in April 2017, helps to protect farmland and barracks tapped to close. without notice. of the building and land. The the HIP provides a matching natural resources. Originally filed in 2015 this leg- The bill establishes multi- report must be filed with the incentive for Supplemental In the first ten months of islation, while not prohibiting ple criteria that must be com- legislature no later than 60 Nutrition Assistance Program operation, SNAP recipients the Executive Office of Public pleted before a barracks can days after original notice. (SNAP) recipients’ purchas- purchased more than $3.3 mil- Safety and Security from clos- be closed. EOPSS would be The bill now moves to the es of locally-grown fruits and lion of local produce using HIP ing state police barracks, does required to provide written House of Representative for vegetables directly from farm- incentives. More than 36,110 ensure the public and law notice to the legislature of a consideration. ers at participating farmers’ families have participated in enforcement community have potential closure 120 days prior For more information please markets, farm stands, mobile the program, representing sufficient notice and opportu- to the closing. They would also contact Senator Gobi’s office at markets, and community sup- more than 63,630 individuals. nity to assess the impacts of be required to conduct pub- (617) 722-1540. ported agricultural programs Their purchases represented the closure of a state police lic hearings in two or more (CSAs). The SNAP recipient an increase of approximately barrack. swipes their EBT card to make one serving per day of fresh “I appreciate the unanimous #2 a purchase, and the value of produce per person. At the support of my Senate col- IP that purchase is immediate- same time, more than 200 local leagues in passing this bill,” T Marriage and divorce ly added back to the monthly farms earned more than $3.3 said Senator Gobi. “Public safe- X

allowance on their card with a million in additional sales, ty is always of paramount con- A affect taxes T monthly limit of $40 for fami- allowing them to create jobs, cern and making sure a proce- Your marital status on Dec. 31 determines lies of 1-2, $60 for families of 3-5, contribute to the local econo- dure is in place before a state and $80 families of six or more. my through purchases of goods police barrack could be closed the tax status you’ll claim on your return. If A staunch supporter of the and services, and sustainably is a necessity. you’re single or divorced on the last day of program, having filed a budget steward the Commonwealth’s In 2015, the Executive Office 2017, you will file as single. If you are legally separated and amendment increasing fund- farmland and natural resourc- of Public Safety and Security have at least one dependent child you can file as single or ing in FY18, Senator Anne M. es. Each dollar spent through announced they intended to head of household. If you’re legally married under state law, Gobi (D-Spencer) spoke to the the program results in an addi- close State Police Station C-3, you can file jointly with your spouse or choose “married filing group last week. tional $1.12 in local econom- which is located in the town of separately” status. If your spouse died during 2017 and you “I have had the chance to see ic impact as farmers in turn Brookfield and serves 11 com- did not remarry, you can generally file a joint return. first-hand the incredible suc- contribute that money back to munities, with limited public cess of HIP,” said Senator Gobi. the local economy, and SNAP notice or input. The abrupt clo- 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions “Speaking with area farmers sales at farm retailers have sure of this facility would have Charlton, MA 01507-1506 and people who benefit from increased by nearly 600% from left the rural region severely 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 being able to purchase quali- 2016 to 2017 as a result of HIP. underserved and the lack of www.pedcocpa.com ty, locally grown produce has The program is admin- major highways in this area convinced me that this is a pro- istered by the Department would have gram that needs adequate fund- of Transitional Assistance, resulted in ing to continue.” in partnership with the even lon- The HIP provides some of Department of Agricultural ger response the Commonwealth’s most vul- Resources and the Department times to calls,

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Submitted photo While he is indeed meant to be, he • Are you over 65? is very rare, this is a Harlequin duck, and his breeding ground does indeed • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? include Massachusetts; but he is wee • Are you a resident of Southbridge or Sturbridge? bit early. The distinctive Harlequin duck is a small sea duck with a small bill, short neck, and long tail. Males in breeding plumage are unmistakable with their dark blue color, rufous sides and crown, and striking white patterning on the face, neck, sides, NOW LOCATED at our and back. In non-breeding plumage, the males are brown with white on the face. They breed in Alaska and Yukon, south to Wyoming, California, and Parish Ministry Center Massachusetts, from southern Baffin Island and Quebec south to Labrador and the Gaspe Peninsula. They also breed in Greenland and Iceland. So 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge apparently, they do indeed like the cold. Welcome little guy. (Next to Trinity Catholic Academy)

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BY TARA VOCINO sense for the homeowner. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Clients Francine and Jason STURBRIDGE —About 50 Kubert bought a three-bed- family, friends, corporate offi- room, two-bath brand new cials, closing attorneys, refer- build in Auburn from Walther, ral partners and past/current and said it was amazing cus- clients came out to the grand tomer service. Their house is re-opening of Norcom Mortage heather gray with black shut- on Wednesday night. ters. “I couldn’t have done it with- “I’m a ‘Nervous Nellie,’” out my staff,” branch owner Francine Kurbert said. “But and manager Kristen Walther she helped me to calm down. I said immediately before she like to know every detail, and cut the ribbon on the business she helped me to work through storefront’s sidewalk. “It was a that.” team effort. I’m excited to grow Jason Kubert said every- my business with double the thing was on point, and that square footage and double the Walther knew everything that staff.” they wanted to know. They Walther said it was exciting have lunch with her monthly. to have a grand opening, but And staff were just as excited that it’s even more exciting to as clients were. have a grand reopening. The Market manager vice pres- office resembled Marshall’s ident Tyler Rhea said it’s with trendy home decor in nice to grow and expand with each of the rooms. like-minded people. Branch manager assistant “They’re passionate people Donna Grasseschi-Forte said Tara Vocino photo who care about homebuyers,” the branch opened in 2011 at 71 From left to right, Sales Manager Jeremy Nowicki, Owner/Branch Manager Kristen Walther, center, Processor Rhea said. “They’re not just Main St., about a quarter mile and Loan Assistant Amber Duval, Loan Officer Chris Wojciechowski, Loan Officer Barry Sims, and Branch putting them in a home, but away. But the company is seek- Assistant Donna Grassechi-Forte are excited after cutting the ribbon at Norcom Mortage on Wednesday night. helping them to make the big- ing to hire an additional five gest financial decision of their loan officers and needs more life. It’s nice to see the name space. Norcom Mortage cur- ond homes, and investment Sturbridge. communicates and answers growing.” rently has six staff members. properties. Staff is licensed After the ribbon cutting, cli- questions beyond what would Rhea said Walther has a fire “We’re very high energy in Massachusetts, Rhode ents commented on Walther’s I expect. But that’s excellent and a drive, and she is one of here,” Grasseschi-Forte said. Island, Connecticut, and New customer service. customer service.” the most kind people whom he “We’re looking to add to our Hampshire, she said. Client Gretchen Antonelli Antonelli described Walther knows. team.” Processer and loan offi- refinanced her Worcester home as topnotch and seamlessly “Some people put on a face,” Grassechi-Forte said the cer assistant Amber Duval, in 2016 and remembers that sticking to the process. Rhea said. “But she is genuine. office does residential lending, who calculates the numbers, Walther sent her a beautiful Walther mailed her a sym- She has a talent of captivating including refinancing, sec- said half of home sales are in business appreciation basket pathy card when her father-in- and connecting with people on with a lovely note and brown- law, Robert, died, and a birth- a more personal level.” ies, according to Antonelli. day card. Rhea said Norcom Mortage “She’s very relationshipy,” “As busy as she is, she has more than 300 employ- Antonelli said. “From the sec- remembered,” Antonelli said. ees with the closest offices in ond that I walked in the door, “From start to finish, it’s all Belchertown, which opened in she stayed in touch. She over- positive. And I’m not just say- December 2017, and in Avon, ing that.” Conn. Antonelli said she has to Sales manager Jeremy stay in Worcester due to Nowicki said it’s been a long a residency requirement time coming. Villager for her husband’s line of “The last place gave us a work, but if she were to comfortable feel, but we’re buy a house, she would use growing, and we need more Almanac Walther without hesitation. space,” Nowicki said. Antonelli said Walther Red Door Realty leased their REAL ESTATE does the math that makes former office. STURBRDIGE $340,000 259 Cedar St, Angilly, Ryan R, and Angilly Kimberly, to Gichohi, Stations of the Cross Njeri. $312,500 17 Cresent Way #17, Madej, Eugene, and Madej, Christine to Every Friday During Lent Blanco, Janet R. $236,000 108 Colonial Dr #108, Boduch, John S, to Boisvert, Craig R, St. John Paul II Parish and Boisvert, Jennifer. $113,531 128 Paradise Ln, Comee, in Southbridge Shaun, and Comee, Morgan, to Comee, Shaun D. $100,000 200 Route 15, Kelly Farm LP, to 30 Swift LLC. 3:30pm at St. Mary Church 247 Hamilton Street Musical Stations, 5:30pm at Notre Dame Church Buy SALE Factory Direct & Save 446 Main St.

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BY TARA VOCINO hole is made out of duct tape.” Brookfield, liked Use the Force #5 made Thomas said. “It’s like a machine that VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Annaliese Olander said she got a hole- by the Tantasqua Golf Team. shoots the ball up.” in-one. “I’m a fan of the Star Wars movie They didn’t keep score. STURBRIDGE — Team members She said the 15 rounds across three series, and the course had Star Wars Sturbridge resident Bob Knight got commented on their favorite hole flights of stairs are more creative than ships, icebergs, and light savers along a 4 while playing #3 Sturbridge Lights, during Mini Golf at the Joshua Hyde last year. it,” Bernie said. “It’s my first year here, which he said was a lighthouse with Public Library on Saturday afternoon. Her sister, Kaylee, age 14, liked and I had no idea what to expect, but I water and rocks beside it made by Sturbridge resident Annaliese the Tombstone City #4 made by the liked how each course was different.” Friends of the Library Nancy/Chris Olander, age 9, said her favorite course Tantasqua Golf Team. Another team was made up of Castendyk. was Contraption, which she described “It was more generic than the others,” Sturbridge residents Eli and Cameron “The courses are more challenging as a green turf field with metal bands Kaylee Olander said. “There were dif- Thomas. and innovative each year,” Knight said. that went back and forth. ferent gravestones, and the ball shoots They were also fans of the Contraption East Brookfield-based Bogey Lanes “It was like a maze or puzzle,” back at you. There was a Halloween made by Friend of the Library Mike donated the putters, and all proceeds Annaliese said. “You use a remote con- bowl at the end with candy inside. I took Glaser, who said it took him three benefitted library programs. trol, and the crane picks up the ball. The a Snickers.” weeks to build the “strange machine”. Her friend, Bernie Provost, age 16, of “The big arm is cool,” Cameron

Tara Vocino photos Brothers Cameron and Eli Thomas, of Sturbridge, followed the ball during Mini Golf at the Joshua Hyde Public Library Sturbridge resident Kaylee Olander, age 14, said her favorite course on Saturday. was Tombstone City #4 by the Tantasqua Golf Team.

Sturbridge resident Bob Knight got a 4 while playing #3 Sturbridge Lights, which he said was a lighthouse with water Bernie Provost, age 16, of Brookfield, liked the Use of Force #5 by and rocks made by Friends of the Library Nancy/Chris Castendyk. the Tantasqua Golf Team.

Courses were on all floors of the library. Sturbridge resident Annaliese Olander, age 9, said her favorite course was Contraption made by Friend of the Library Mike Glaser. 6 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 9, 2018 LEARNING

Holy Name Academy announces honor roll

The following students have earned Charlton: Mary Graff, Ziqing Zhao; Rylie Murphy; Southborough: Isabelle Greenslit, Nan Guo, Emma Kennedy, a place on the honor roll for the second Clinton: Issaih Agnew; Milford: Ashby Lindhurst; Spencer: Abigail Manfield; Cyndi Le, Charlotte Liu, Clariese Natal, quarter at Holy Name Academy Norris; North Grosvenordale: Lillian Sturbridge: Rebecca Kowal; Uxbridge: Malaika Ngigi, Anna Nguyen, Julie Krysinski; North Grafton: Anmarie Caroline Adam, Krista Sullivan; Obeng-Nyarkoh, James Olaes, Nikolas GRADE 7 Huggett; North Oxford: Christopher Webster: Zexin Lin, Nicholas Paul, Padilla, Samantha Selvitelli, Alexandra High Honors: Auburn: Chloe Diguette, Elliott, Danielle Frasco; Oxford: Cienna Ashley Wentworth; Westborough: Ward Barszcz, Trever Johnson, Christopher Rachel Liazos, Declan Roche; and Ryan Mechery, East Brookfield: GRADE 12 Ronald Pataky; Princeton: Catherine Mahlert, Julianna Warman; Rehoboth: Whitinsville: Lindsey Sanderson; King; Shrewsbury: Sabrina Williams; Carrina Carnrike; Rochdale: James Worcester: Jason Abdelnour, Anna High Honors: East Brookfield: Webster: Connor Paul; and Worcester: Flanagan; Southbridge: Amy Loin; Camfield, Anthony Caporelli, Angelyk William Demarski; Oakham: Alexa Joseph Bowden, Keziah Danso, Kwame Spencer: Amanda Scannell; Sturbridge: Colon; Owen Coppinger, Muqing Di, Olson; Southbridge: Grace Martinek; Asare. Arianna Lester; Sutton: Deirdre Gill; Ava Diggs, Jaini Edmonds, Abigail Upton: Kaitlyn Schimp; Whitinsville: Honors: Auburn: Ashley Wilbur; Worcester: Bryan Agyemang, Cara Erickson, Zayvier Fields, Adrianna Katherine Pingeton; and Worcester: Worcester: James Farrell, Amorati, Jacob Bowden, Malaki Brown, Fraioli, Kamille Hylton, Kayla Leong, Alexa Giroux, Destiney Monfreda, Quy Stephanie Tran, Christopher Larson, Kaylee DeSiata; Angelina Fernandes, McKenzie Logan, Olivia Lupisella, Nguyen Adam Toscano, Alexa Tighe, Luzma Caitlin Graham, Ry Kariuki, Max Amina Mohammed, Nkiruka Nosike, Honors: Auburn: Abigayl Sherbourne, Gonzalez-Montanez LeFrancois; Kyungmin Nam, Dominic Kallie O’Brien, Margaret O’Connor, Vanessa Symonick; Barre: Megan Porcaro, Anthony Romeo, Alexandra Brock Richmond, Charles Rizk, Young VanDyke; Charlton: Meaghan Daniels, GRADE 8 Selvitelli; Nicholas Sotiropoulos, Nolan Chan Shon, Ju Wu, Huanxi Xu, Mikhaela Daniels; East Brookfield: Sweetser, Jun Xia High Honors: North Grafton: Olivia GRADE 11 Alexandra Button; Grafton: Zhengyang Dioro; Upton: Kara Moquin; and GRADE 10 Wang; Holden: Molly Desautels, Worcester: Kylie Barbour High Honors: Auburn: Hang Ly, Ryan Prosser; Hopkinton: Noah Honors: Douglas: Hayley Houston; High Honors: Boylston: Elise Probst; Jia Tao; Milford: Kaycee Conover; Kozub; Jefferson: Ashley Setterlund; Millbury: Sophie Ikeda, Quinn Jefferson: Madison Ayik; Milford: Rochdale: Erin Socha; Shrewsbury: Leicester: Kelly Krull; Marlborough: Romaine; Rutland: Mateo Iruegas; Juliana Cafarella, Rachael Allegakoen; Elizabeth Fernandez, Shuwen Zhang; Carrington Leclerc; North Oxford: Spencer: Fallon Desforge, Elizabeth Millbury: Faith Sheehan; Oxford: and Worcester: Haiyi Wang, Jeong Ah Nathaniel Elliott, Krystal Melendez; Manfield; and Worcester: Maria Basta, Abigail Duval, Esther Kim; Rutland: Shon, Jialei Liu, Ngoc Bae Tran, Xuan Northbridge: Sophia Masciarelli; Emma Bolduc, Brianna Borrero, Nicole Erin Duncan; Shrewsbury: Wyatt Hong, Zhao Rutland: Alexander Dinsdale, Rebecca Byrnes, Matthew Camfield, Reianna Elyse Duff; Upton: Maximus Honors: Auburn: Ming Chen; Goodney; Shrewsbury: Louis Davolio, Delapara, Morgan Kennedy, Martyna Lucas; Webster: Jessica Gardner; and Charlton: Emma Bailen, Kenneth Graff; Sunmin Lee, Hyerin Sung, Linjin Yuan; Myslinski, Terrance O’Connor, Joshua Worcester: Astrid Otchere, Benjamin Grafton: Gabriella Vescio; Leicester: Southbridge: Michael Power; Spencer: Petkie, Olivia Pontius, Bella Romeo, Lanava, Emily Vo, Ferras Coulibaly, Emily Gibney; Millbury: Jillian Carew, Madison Catino, Hannah Fitzpatrick; Brendan Sheeran, Jaiden Shekoni Heavynn Ogunfeitimi, Linda Maria Alexis Moscoffian; North Grafton: Sutton: Logan Lornell, Robear GRADE 9 Collesei, Lucia Garcia, David Luo Abaigeal Carroll; Oxford: Kathryn Mankaryous; Uxbridge: Rachel Adam, High Honors: Charlton: Yuqi Han; Honors: Auburn: Anna Pyche, Horan; Rutland: Catherine Dinsdale; Nicholas Cariglia; Webster: Alyssa Holden: David Prosser; Northbridge: Nathalie Soto; Charlton: Janelle Shrewsbury: Jingyi Bai, Jieren Kou, Wentworth; Westborough: Kathryn Acadia Tucker; Shrewsbury: Frances Schulman; East Brookfield: Alexander Ava Vincequere; Southborough: Smith; Whitinsville: Drew Palsha; Fernandez; West Boylston: Cadence Demarski; Holden: Rebecca Paldino; Gabriella Lindhurst; Spencer: Morgan Worcester: Monika Alexander, Hoang Dimen; and Worcester: Amelia Nadeau- Hudson: Emily Regis; Leicester: Katelyn Woolard; Sutton: Reanna Mankaryous, Viet Bui, Imad Coulibaly, Amanda DaCruz, Anthony Cao, Cristianna Lepard; Marlborough: Haven Leclerc, Sabrina Woolf; Webster: Morgan Gocklin, Emily Greenslit, Justin Giovanangelo-Nicotera, Carissa Abigail Spitzer; Mendon: Priscilla Richardson, Alexandra Sobczak; Humphrey, Madeleine Johnson, Kevin England, Elizabeth Galeriu, Lilianne Younes; Milford: Amanuel Zimmerman; Worcester: Colivea Acquaye, Olivia Krusas, Ryan Lanava, Jinyu Li, Ignacio Lipka, Melina Iannacchione, Olivia Millville: Elizabeth DiCecco; North Amorati, Dyson Barbour, Zuzanna Monje, Mia Monopoli, Tina Nguyen, Spokis, Paige Desiata Grafton: Isabella Diorio; Rutland: Basta, Gabriel Caminhas, Taylor Henry Osei, Chad Ren, Ryan Saucier, Honors: Auburn: Ashley Deneault; Julia Riggieri; Shrewsbury: Emily Cordova, Yulianny De Los Santos, Hayley Tighe, Yadriana Williams, Baril, Renee Baril, Sean Hammitt, Zachary Decker, Nicholai Faber, Helena Keying Xu. Relay for Life launches in Southbridge

BY SARAH CHAMPAGNE NEWS CORRESPONDENT The greater Southbridge Relay for Life held a kickoff event Feb. 21 to begin the 2018 fundraising campaign. Current teams, event organizers and community members gathered to get information and begin the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This year’s theme is “Carnival for a Cure.” The event included a “luminaria” ceremony with candles and glow sticks to memorialize those lost to cancer while celebrating hope for the future of cancer prevention and treatment. Louise Santosuosso, director of community development for the American Cancer Society, spoke about the importance of community events like the Relay for Life in fighting cancer. “We are currently seeking people to create teams to participate in our Relay, join our event leadership team and to sponsor our great cause,” remarked Laura Quinn, community development manager for the Northeast region. The Relay for Life event will take place June 15-16 in Southbridge at McMahon Field. Event leadership meetings and team meetings will be held in Southbridge monthly leading up to the event, and they are open to anyone to attend. For more information, contact Laura Quinn at laura.quinn@ cancer.org or by calling (781) 314-2643.

Photo courtesy Laura Quinn. Relay for Life organizers begin work in Southbridge. L -R: Marilyn Berthiaume, Laura Quinn, Harmony Dighton, Kayla Dighton, Diane Kurr, Paulette King, Christina Abbotts, Karol Foster and Bob Foster.

Resource officer program being Police chief to speak developed for schools at information BY NATALIE MALIZIA time school resource officer,” Ford stated. “Not VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT only for the law enforcement aspect but more so After the recent school shooting at Marjory for the community safety and awareness aspect.” session on gun laws Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL He further explained the school resource officer Sturbridge Police Chief Thomas Ford was asked program, a program where the police department about school safety and gun violence prevention at partners with the school district to foster a safe the schools in his community. school environment by assigning an officer to Although he could not comment on the specifics establish a trusting channel of communication Brookfield Indivisible will host Brookfield Police of the safety plans in place regarding such inci- with students, parents, teachers and the admin- Chief Michael Blanchard, president of the Central dents, he did stress the importance of having a istration. The SRO would serve as a positive role Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, for an school resource officer at each school. model to instill good moral standards, respect for information session on gun laws, Sunday, March While Burgess Elementary School currently fellow students and concern for the school commu- 11, at 2 p.m. at the Brookfield Inn, 8 West Main St., has a designated SRO, Tantasqua Regional High nity as a whole. Brookfield. School and Junior High School do not. Chief Ford is currently developing a new propos- Blanchard will outline current state law for buy- “I believe that each school should have a full al for the Tantasqua community to provide each ing and carrying a firearm, define the category of school with its own officer. banned assault weapons, and provide a law enforcement perspective on proposed additional regula- tions. “We hope to increase our understanding of this important topic and be better able to discuss the Babysitting course planned issues with others,” said Brookfield Indivisible Chair Trudy O’Connell. Following the presentation, poster making materi- Holland Public Library is planning a babysitting -Babysitting III- Discuss what activities are als will be available for those interested in attending training course Wednesday and Thursday, April appropriate for certain ages, the Seven Principles the March for Our Lives in Worcester at City Hall, 18 and 19, 1-3 p.m. of Discipline and common behavioral issues. Also March 24, noon to 2 p.m., or elsewhere. Please call the library to register: (413) 245-3607. includes “how to entertain” children and the busi- This event is open to all, regardless of town of This program is recommended for students aged ness aspect of babysitting. residence or political affiliation. Young people and 11 and older. -Babysitting IV- Learn what foods are appro- parents are encouraged to attend. -Babysitting I, Safety- Police and Fire Department priate and how to feed a newborn, infant, toddler For information, email brookfieldindivisi- officials will discuss phone etiquette, dealing with and pre-schooler. Thinking “safety first” you will [email protected]. strangers, responding to fires and other safety discuss food preparation, servings, allergies and related issues. how to make nutritious snacks. -Babysitting II- Practice basic first-aid. Covers This is a 4-h Youth Development Program, minor injuries, choking, cuts, bruises, poisoning UMass Extension and how to make a first-aid kit. Friday, March 9, 2018 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 7 From salt water to game suppers this week

The Great

Outdoors

RALPH TRUE

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) will host their annual fishing show this weekend March 9-11 at the Providence Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence RI! If you saltwater fish this is a must see show. It is the larg- est saltwater show in the Northeast. Numerous charter boat captains will be on hand to take your reserva- Tying flies at Singletary Rod & Gun Club is a program open to novice and expert alike. They tions for the fast approaching season. encourage anyone interested to contact them for more information. Dates fill up fast, so to insure your Courtesy photos spot on the boat during the best fish- One happy angler aboard the Island Current ing, it is very important to book now. to bottom, and possibly better than the With early ice out on most lakes and with nice cod Numerous seminars will also be held fish do! Get the latest information on ponds this year, the oxygen levels are in during the 3 day show making each the cod fishing at Cox Ledge in Rhode great shape to sustain trout stockings. attend and enjoy some shooting on a a fun filled day. Captain Mel True of Island from Captain Chris of the Island The good news about early ice out will world class skeet field. Members are FISHNET CHARTERS along with many Current out of Snug Harbor. Check be the annual opening dates at both always eager to help the novice shooter. other boat captains, will be stationed out their new low rates. This week’s Wachusett Reservoir & the Quabbin Saturday March 10 the club will hold throughout the show to answer all first picture shows a happy angler with Reservoir! Wachusett Res is slated to their regular skeet shooting followed of your questions about the upcoming some nice cod fish caught aboard the open April 1 to shore fishing only. by a great steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. The season on stripers, fluke, tautog, etc. Island Current prior to the storm. The New England Fly Tyers meet Thursday night skeet shooting returned Wicked Tuna Captain Dave Carraro The show will have more fishing every Monday night at the Singletary on March I, at 6:00 pm! The Uxbridge and Captain Sandro Maniaci of Tuna. tackle under one roof than you have Rod & Gun Club in Oxford! Saturday Rod & Gun Club also has trap shoot- Com will be on hand to answer your ever seen. Check out the vendors show March 17, is the start of the youth out- ing every Sunday morning starting at questions, and show video of last year’s specials on all fishing gear and cloth- reach program which will be held at the 10:00 am, and is open to non- members! tuna fishing. Be sure to bring the kids ing! Show hours are Friday 1:00 to 8:00 Leicester Rod & Gun Club. Get a youth Check their web site for more informa- along and enjoy a great family day at p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and away from their computer and get them tion. Wallum lake Rod & Gun wild game the show. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.! For more involved in tying flies. The rewards are dinners are 3-24 & 3-25. There are a few Captain Charlie Donilon of “Snappa” information go to the RISAA web site. enormous. Enjoying the great outdoors tickets left. Charters, fishing out of Galilee RI. will Cod fishing took a back seat again this catching trout on a fly that they have The Worcester County League be giving away a free fishing charter past weekend because of the storm. created, will have them coming back for of sportsmen’s Clubs will hold their trip. Every adult that attends the show Fishing is expected to improve soon, if more. They can also learn rod building annual banquet on March 24. For 55 will have a chance to win the trip. This the weather cooperates and the boats from some of the best in the area. For years, Massachusetts Sportsmen & writer fished with Captain Donilon can get out. more information on the NEFT go to the Women take time out to recognize during my early adult hood and can Fresh water anglers were still catch- web site at http//newenglandflytyers. some extra special people at the annu- remember some great fishing aboard ing fish prior to the storm with rod org/. This week’s second picture shows al Appreciation Banquet. The event is his boat. His knowledge about fishing & reel. Rivers and streams will need a group of fly tyers at a recent meeting. held at the Wachusett Country Club in for all species of saltwater fish, includ- to recede a lot before stocking trucks This is the time of year to enjoy some West Boylston. More on the banquet ing shark fishing has been gained from dump an allotment of fresh trout into great skeet shooting at the Wallum and awards next week. his years of fishing in Rhode Island them, but lakes and ponds could start Lake Rod & Gun Cub in Harrisville waters. He knows the ocean from top receiving fish as early as next week. Rhode Island. The public is invited to Take A Kid fishing & Keep Them Rods Bending!!

Article 47 references a select- public streets. TOWN MEETING board meeting about a month Town Planner Jean Bubon continued from page 1 ago, where Fire Chief John and selectboard member Gaumond said. “It’s a petition Grasso asked to change the Priscilla Gimas said at the lec- for the general public.” lighting fixtures at the Public tern they are both onboard for Caplette said the article can Safety complex to replace them the two articles. No one had be brought back at a later time. with energy-efficient lighting, any questions, and both arti- “There’s no specificity,” which Gaumond said has a cles passed unanimously. Caplette said. “I don’t think we three-year payback. The vote Article 55 will transfer can approve it tonight. It’s too is to transfer $31,000 from free about $1,00 from free cash to big of a decision.” cash into an energy-efficient pay an unpaid bill from Fiscal One hundred and 14 voters program. 2017. Caplette said this article came out for a 45-minute special Article 48 is looking at appro- required a nine-tenths vote. town meeting in the Tantasqua priating money to improve the “Any time that there’s a bill Regional High School auditori- HAVOC system at the Josh for any expense that goes to the um last week. Hyde Public Library. Residents previous fiscal year, we have Among the other articles, voted to transfer $10,000 from to bring the bills to town meet- resolving housekeeping issues free cash to make heating and ing in order for them to be with the budget, clearing up air conditioning improvements approved and paid,” Gaumond language on bylaws and set- to the system at the library, explained. ting up a way to fine people Gaumond said. Article 56 is a house-keeping who violate bylaws were all “It’s a replacement to put clause that, due to changes in part of the evening. All of the aside money prior to the the act, is needed to accept pro- articles passed except the rec- eventual article to potential- visions of a new law, he said. reation commission request, ly replace the whole system,” The act would make property which is a continuing informa- Gaumond said. “The unit could tax bills of $100 or less payable tional gathering component at use some refurbishing in the in a single installment, begin- this point; and the last, which meantime.” ning Fiscal 2019. again Gaumond explained can Gaumond said Article 49 is “If tax bills are less than $100, be brought forward at a later an easy explanation for a long, we can issue them as one bill,” time. multi-page article. Gaumond said. “It’s amending our bylaws Article 57 is a house-keeping But beginning the affair was Town Planner Jean Bubon spoke in favor of converting private streets Recreation Committee treasur- to increase revolving funds article to pay to resurface the Acorn Lane and Old Towne Way into public streets during special town so that we don’t have to do it basketball and tennis courts for er Kadion Phillips, who made meeting last week. a speech noting the shortage every year,” Gaumond said. about $4,000. The article funds of fields and looking for volun- Caplette said the article is half a year of interest pay- teers for a field steering com- including the town common. reach out to Annie Roscioli, so that they don’t have to go to ments for the recently-bond- mittee. The topography of Sturbridge the town’s recreation direc- annual town meeting for the ed recreational courts from Phillips said he spoke does not have too many flat tor, by calling (508) 347-2041 yearly changes. the Community Preservation on behalf of the Recreation lying areas, and we hope this or emailing recreation@town. Article 50 gives the town the Fund, Gaumond said. Committee to give an update area at town barn will not only sturbridge.ma.us. ability to fine entities for doing Article 58 is to move $230,000 to the town on a project that provide an area for active rec- No action was taken on this wrong things, Gaumond said. from the Stabilization Fund has been in the works for years reation through sports, but also article. The article established fines into free cash. to develop additional space for provide a flat open area that Article 43 is a money trans- for violating town bylaws. “In taking this type of action, active recreation at the town is accessible for all Sturbridge fer and budget fix article. “It gives us more ability to we review how fiscally strong barn site. This project was orig- residents.” Residents voted to transfer enforce logging operations in we are,” Gaumond said. “It inally proposed at the annual Moderator Mike Caplette $4,000 from free cash to the town,” Gaumond said. indicated that we have good town meeting in 2016, and the commented on why the special inspector’s personnel costs Caplette said there is some fiscal practices. Because we’re town voted not to move for- town meeting doesn’t begin account. confusion, and the Finance fiscally strong, we’re able to ward with this project, but the with Article 1. “We have to increase our sal- Committee and selectboard borrow more money than some committee hope, with addition- “We begin with Article 42 ary line to accommodate an recommended to approve the other communities.” al input, more detailed infor- since that’s where we left off at added number of inspections,” article. Finance Committee mation about the project, and annual town meeting,” Caplette Town Administrator Leon Article 51 is related to the Chairman Kathleen Neal discussion with residents, they said. “Here, there’s noth- Gaumond Jr. said in an earli- previous article. described the Stabilization will be able to convince the ing to vote on. Just to accept er interview. “The beginning “It created a new section Fund as a rainy day fund used community about the necessity the Recreation Committee’s of each year, we budget for for fines and violations,” for capital projects. to move this project forward, report.” inspections. But what we antic- Gaumond said. “It’s easy to put in but harder Phillips added. Phillips said they identified ipate is much higher, so we see Caplette said violations will to take out,” she said. “We are often asked, ‘why do it as an ideal location as it a shortfall.” be a $50 fine as opposed to it Article 59 is a budget fix arti- we need more fields’?” Phillips already has two existing fields, In Article 44, residents voted going on their criminal record. cle due to the number of legal said at the lectern. “Many res- it will have minimal environ- to transfer $4,000 from the Article 52 establishes one cases to pay for legal services idents do not have any kids mental impact, as it is already Student Activity Account at bylaw to cover both bylaws from Kopelman and Paige and playing sports or believe there devastated by the tornado, and Burgess Elementary School to relating to false alarms. other attorney firms. The arti- are enough fields at Burgess the site is in an area that will cover the cost of an audit. Caplette said there were con- cle voted to transfer $60,000 and Tantasqua. What we must have minimal effect on neigh- Article 45 is a vote to transfer flicting bylaws in the past. from free cash to the town remember is the schools have bors with noise or traffic. They $5,400 from the Sewer Reserve Gaumond said that town counsel line. priority for these spaces, and understand it is difficult to sup- Account to the Southbridge counsel recommended passing Article 60 is a house-keeping they are not accessible to resi- port a project with such a large Fees Account to pay for sewer over the article until the annu- act to clean up the language for dents during school hours. You price tag, and they are explor- fees in a certain area of town, al town meeting in June since delinquent taxpayers. may have also noticed that the ing ways to make it cheaper. Gaumond said. The article there was additional informa- “If someone is looking for school fields often have to be However, the longer they wait, passed by a majority vote, as tion to add. a business permit or liquor shut down to allow the fields it will keep getting more expen- declared by Caplette. Articles 53 and 54 have the license, but if they owe taxes, it to rest and recover from dam- sive to complete this project, he Article 46 is to buy sever- same explanation — were both says that they have to hold off age caused by overuse. The added. al new voting machines at private streets, Acorn Lane acquiring the license until they shortage of fields in town has If anyone is interested in around $19,000 total for the and Old Towne Way, and the settle the account,” Gaumond us using every possible space, joining the steering committee, town clerk’s office. article will convert them into said. www.StonebridgePress.com 8 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 9, 2018

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You could choose any sibly? number of marquee beyond Much of this financial Editorial dilemmas to illustrate civic is caused by how broken congressio- extreme partisan- nal politics has become. engagement ship. We don’t Guns, Russian interfer- work together professional ence, climate change — to solve prob- Regional Americans want prog- lee h. lems; each party ress on all of them and hamilton demonizes its What kind get little from Capitol adversary, and Financial of lifestyle Hill. But to my mind, respectful deliber- do you hope Focus woes nothing illustrates the dire state of our ation and civil discourse come to a halt. to have in politics better than how we act on the Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I don’t Charlton-Dudley, Tantasqua, retirement? federal budget. think the President and the Congress JEFF Do you have Quaboag…regionalization of smaller BURDICK This is not a glamorous issue, but can function effectively unless they a strategy school systems was a cozy idea of the it goes to the heart of our democracy. work across partisan, ideological and state about 15 years ago. It incentivized to get there? The budget is our operating system; it geographic divisions to restore compro- If you don’t the idea by offering to pay for more determines what the government does. mise and negotiation to a central role in costs associated with transportation (it have confidence in your plan, it may Continually brushing against debt ceil- governing. be time to engage a financial profes- would involve multiple towns after all), ings, fiscal cliffs, and shutdowns is a That’s because the budget is where sional. But how do you choose the one sliding scales on a few other programs, perversion of good government. We are all our differences on the major issues extra grants just for regional schools, saddled these days with an irresponsi- come to a focus. It’s where our politi- who’s right for you? extra funding for sports and arts pro- ble process that produces irresponsible cal leaders establish priorities, debate These days, you have more options grams too. Extra, extra, extra. budgets, and we pay an enormous price them, and ought to resolve them. than ever – including so-called Sounded great, sounded like less for this. There’s no more crucial test of the abil- robo-advisors. Robo-advisors typical- administration, greater opportunity for We move from one short- or medi- ity to govern. As Alice Rivlin and Pete ly use algorithms to assemble invest- the kids because more opportunity for um-term continuing resolution to anoth- Domenici wrote a few years ago in a ment portfolios, with little to no intense classes, better fields, bigger pos- er. We stuff what should be 12 individu- report for the Bipartisan Policy Center, human supervision, after customers sibilities, better, extra, more… al appropriation bills into unmanage- the process should “heighten debate of answer questions online. Generally, Eh. able omnibus bills. We let a handful the fiscal challenges confronting the robo-advisors are fairly cheap, and Not so much. of leadership staff craft our national nation and set in motion real negotia- their recommendations are usually Yes. There are successes. Of course blueprint, excluding most elected mem- tions, trade-offs and fundamental legis- there are good things, and absolutely based on sound investment princi- bers of Congress from the process and lative reforms toward the goal of fiscal ples such as diversification. the money has flowed from the state… forcing them, at the one point when sustainability.” some of it…until it got to be burden- However, when considering a they do have leverage — the final vote Unless we establish bipartisan nego- robo-advisor, you should determine if some and other, smaller, single entity — to make a decision without having tiating and consensus-building and school districts started hollering about an algorithm can address your needs the time to read, debate, or amend what restore civil discourse, we’ll continue to as well as a human being – some- it. they’ve been handed. fail that test. one who actually becomes familiar As they perhaps should. Moreover, under Democrats and As they point out, you can’t solve And now, as the combined schools Republicans alike, the number of everything by improving the budget with your life and all aspects of your like Tantasqua or Shepherd Hill find committee hearings at which outside process, but good process significantly financial situation. Furthermore, a themselves under the gun to KEEP the experts have a chance to educate mem- enhances the prospect of better per- robo-advisor can’t really handle the good when the state starts waffling, bers of Congress has declined dramati- formance. Without it, it becomes too new wrinkles that will inevitably pop (how did we know that would happen), cally. Congressional leaders have man- easy for politicians to avoid difficult up, such as when you change jobs, it is up to the local towns to once again aged to push both the experts and the decisions like controlling entitlement and you’d like to know what to do decide for themselves and for their own vast majority of their own members out spending or reining in the deficit. with your 401(k) from your previous children how much they are willing to of the loop. This is the world’s greatest Process can’t substitute for political employer – leave the money in that support. democracy? will, but it can buttress it. employer’s plan, transfer the account Just as if they were a standalone There are costs to this. Federal So we’ve set aside a process that to the new employer’s plan or roll it district. departments and agencies cannot plan worked reasonably well and substituted And unfortunately, they are not over to an IRA. You probably couldn’t effectively. People, businesses and orga- a process that falls short in every way. receive a personalized evaluation of immune to the charter phenomenon nizations that receive federal money Because Congress turns over substan- either. Or to school choice. So it better your options, based on your individ- can’t plan ahead — eroding their con- tially every few years, this means that ual goals and circumstances, from a be a good decision, or the losses will be fidence in the system. And year after it is now basically populated by politi- just as devastating here as it has been robo-advisor. year we fail to face up to the problems cians who have never experienced good So, if you decide to work with an to the struggling single districts around confronting us. process — let alone developed the skills individual financial professional, the state. An aging population, the security of to make it work. What may be most wor- How did this happen? our nation, our inability to deal with risome is that few people on Capitol Hill what should you look for from this We can almost pinpoint a date. the changing speed and technology of seem to care about this. person? Here are a few questions you It is generally when politicians and warfare, rising health-care costs, slow But if they don’t, you should. And you might want to ask: people who do NOT teach began to wage and productivity growth, natural should let them know that you do. Who is your typical client? By ask- decide how to run the schools. disasters, huge increases in the national Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor ing this question, you may get a sense When ed reform became about lev- debt — punting on the budget means for the Indiana University Center on of whether a particular financial eling some invisible playing field that that the meaningful solutions we need Representative Government; a distin- advisor has experience working with said every child, whether physically don’t get crafted. Congress is not doing guished scholar, IU School of Global people in your financial situation and capable or not, should meet some arbi- its most important job. and International Studies; and a profes- with goals similar to yours. trary standard made by a collegiate Why is this? Why have we set aside a sor of practice, IU School of Public and What’s important to you? The qual- panel without classroom experience. process that was developed over more Environmental Affairs. He was a mem- ity of your relationship with your Trying to make all the fish ride bicy- than two centuries and that for many ber of the U.S. House of Representatives cles, and reach the finish line at the financial advisor is important – after decades enabled the government to do for 34 years. all, you may be working with this same time. what it ought and to pay for it respon- We knew when it was proposed it person for decades – and he or she wasn’t going to work. We said so. But likely will be involved with many since then, the Powers That Be keep of your most personal decisions. trying new unwieldy things to make it Consequently, you’ll want to work work. New schools (charter schools that with someone you connect with on don’t have to follow the same rules), new Color eggs from an individual level, as well as a pro- choices (taking important education fessional one. So, if an advisor seems money with the student, not improving to share your values and appears to the school where the student present- have good rapport with you, it could ly IS), different standards (vocational household products be a positive sign for the future. schools that cherry pick the cream of How will we communicate – and surrounding schools, with no special ed how often? If you’re interviewing requirements, and no VOCATIONAL Easter is right around Lavender: Grape candidates, ask them how often they intent) and, unfortunately, still trying ake the corner, and few T juice will meet with you in person. At a to make other smaller schools region- family traditions are Pale green: Spinach alize. the minimum, an advisor should see you more enjoyable than the leaves once a year to review your progress As the budget cycle goes forward and much-anticipated egg col- Green-gold: Yellow Hint and suggest changes. Will they also the voters decide whether they want oring project. Whether Delicious apple peels to fund (as they should, these are good call or e-mail you with suggestions you decorate your eggs KAREN Blue: Canned blue- schools) the ongoing systems currently with intricate wax berries or red cabbage throughout the year? Are you free to in place, remember this isn’t a new designs or plop crayoned TRAINOR leaves contact them whenever you like? Will problem, it is an ongoing problem. And eggs into overfilled dye Beige to brown: you get a real, live person every time while our legislators are, in fact, bang- cups, the annual ceremo- Strong brewed coffee you call? Will they send out news- ing a few doors to look at the current ny is always filled with fun and a sense Instructions: letters or other communications to funding mishmash that is currently in of family togetherness. The following 1. Place eggs in a single layer in a update you on changes in the invest- place for the state for all public schools, ideas are fun and easy to do egg color- pan. Pour water in pan until the eggs ment world? If so, can you see some give them your support and do a little ing projects. are covered. samples of the communication vehi- research on your own. This is a much Note: Eggs that are to be eaten should 2. Add about a teaspoon of vinegar. cles they send to clients? bigger problem that it seems, and it is always be refrigerated after coloring. 3. Add the natural dye appropriate How do you get compensated? Some going to continue to get worse. *** to the color you want your eggs to be. financial advisors work on a fee basis, (The more eggs you are dying at a time, some on commissions, and some use Natural Dye for Easter Eggs the more dye you will need to use.) a combination of both. Find out how Years ago, before the invention of 4. Bring water to a boil, then reduce your advisor will be compensated, the commercial dying kit, eggs were heat and simmer for 15 minutes. when you’ll need to make payments tinted by necessity with natural foods 5. Remove the substance you used and how much you’ll be expected to that produced an array of pastel col- to color the eggs. Put eggs in a bowl. ors. Today, it’s just as easy to dupli- If you want your eggs to be a darker pay. cate the rainbow colors of yesteryear shade, cover them with the dye and By asking the right questions, you using everyday fruits, vegetables and let them stand overnight in the refrig- should get a good sense of whether seasonings. All it takes is a little bit erator. a particular advisor is right for you. of patience, and a lot of enthusiasm to *** And since this likely will be one of produce an impressive basket full of Quick and Easy Homemade Dye the most important professional rela- colorful Easter eggs! No egg coloring kit on hand? This tionships you have, you’ll want a Certain foods can naturally produce homemade mixture rivals the basic good feeling about it, right from the a desired color: egg coloring kits. Use empty egg car- beginning. Pale Red/Pink: Fresh beets or cran- tons to dry colored eggs. berries, frozen raspberries, red onion Mix three quarters of a cup warm This article was written by Edward skins water with one tablespoon white vin- Jones for use by your local Edward Orange: Yellow onion skins egar. Add one quarter teaspoon of Jones financial advisor. Please contact Light yellow: Orange or lemon peels, desired food coloring. Make individual Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones celery seed or ground cumin batches of color in wide mouth mugs or Advisor in Sturbridge at (508) 347-1420 www.StonebridgePress.com Yellow: Ground turmeric Turn To TRAINOR page A16 or [email protected] Friday, March 9, 2018 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 OBITUARIES Allan J. Martel, 88 Brother Armand G. Lemaire, A.A., 93 WILLINGTON, CT- he started the very WORCESTER - Relations at Assumption and an Allan J. Martel, 88, successful Allan’s Brother Armand G. Alumni Ambassador. In 2006, Brother died peacefully in his Hairstyling Salon. Lemaire, A.A., 93, was honored to receive the President’s home in Willington, He says goodbye died peacefully on Medal, conferred by President Thomas CT on March 3rd. to Beverly his wife, February 28th at Notre Plough, and in 2008 he was induct- The last of thirteen daughters Laurie Dame Long Care and ed into Assumption’s Athletic Hall of children, Allan was Gosselin, Lynne Rehabilitation Center Fame for special contributions to the raised in Sturbridge Harrington, both of in Worcester. Born department. In addition to his pro- during simpler times Woodstock, CT and in Fall River, MA, fessional expertise as an accountant, when farm chores Gail Woodward, of he was educated in Brother Armand had a love for the were an obligation and playing base- Palatka, FL, their husbands David, local schools. He professed his first liturgical life of the Church and regu- ball on the Sturbridge Common was his Scott, and Paul, and grandchildren vows of religion on September 8, 1944. larly assisted in the preparations for favorite pastime. Bethany Shepard, Matthew and He completed his undergraduate stud- liturgical celebrations. Woven throughout the fabric of his Timothy Harrington, Lindsay and ies at Assumption College in 1977. The funeral was held Monday, March life were a love of the outdoors, a love Bryan Woodward, and the mother of Brother Armand was the son of 5, with a Mass at 10:00 am in the Chapel of family and a penchant for mechan- his three girls Annette Martel. Arthur Lemaire and Lucie (Thibeault) of the Holy Spirit, Assumption College, ical curiosity. He was also a die-hard Calling hours for Allan will be held on Lemaire. Besides the members of his 500 Salisbury Street. Burial was in Democrat, Red Sox fan, and golfer at Friday, March 9th, from 9:00 to 11:00am religious community, he is survived Saint Anne’s Cemetery, Fiskdale in Hemlock Ridge. At the core was his in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, by a brother, Gilbert of Fall River. He the Assumptionist Section. Calling spirituality; Allan was an intense stu- 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with is predeceased by a sister, Corrinne hours were held Sunday, March 4, dent of A Course in Miracles. a memorial service to follow in the Demers. from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Shortly after graduating from funeral home at 11:00am. Burial will Brother Armand touched the lives Holy Spirit at Assumption College. In Southbridge’s Wells High School in be private. of countless numbers of students and lieu of flowers donations may be made 1948, he enlisted in the Navy and was In lieu of Flowers, please perform an staff in his life and work at Assumption to the Assumptionist Retirement Fund, later recalled during the Korean War. act of kindness in Allan’s memory. College. For many years, Brother 330 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Returning to the Southbridge area www.morrillfuneralhome.com Armand worked in the treasurer’s Arrangements are under the direc- and after training under the G. I. Bill, office and served in a similar capac- tion of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral ity in his local religious communi- Home, 340 School Street, Webster. ty. In later years, he was a Special www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com Honor Elizabeth Sullivan, 90 Assistant to the Director of Alumni Honor Elizabeth Jr. of Richmond, VA, John Sullivan Sullivan, 90, of of Hamden, CT, and Robert Sullivan Leona C. Thibeault, 71 Leeds, MA formerly of Franklin, NC; two sisters: Esther of Taftville, CT and Malone of Griswold, CT, Margaret STURBRIDGE- well as and many nieces and nephews. Holland, MA passed (Polly) Bentley of Waterbury, VT and a Leona C. (Vilandre) Leona was predeceased by a son, Shane away on Sunday, host of nieces and nephews. An out-go- Thibeault, 71, of N. Thibeault in 2016; and a brother, February 25, 2018. ing and friendly person, Honor will be Bentwood Dr., passed George Vilandre. Born November 6, missed by many friends. away on Wednesday, She was born in Southbridge, the 1927 in Hamden, CT to The Funeral Service was held Feb. 28th, in UMass daughter of Edward G. and Doris the late William J. and Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Memorial Medical (Dupuis) Vilandre. Agnes (Lamb) Sullivan, Honor was the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Center, University Leona worked for 35 years at Russell third of seven children. Honor attended (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT, with visita- Campus, Worcester, Harrington in Southbridge. She Hamden Schools, Larson Junior College tion half hour prior at 9:30 A.M. Burial after an illness. enjoyed the ocean and walks on the and graduated with a Master’s Degree followed the service at Lovett Cemetery She leaves her two sons, Keith beach. Leona loved to talk, shop, play from the University of Connecticut. in Sprague, CT. A reception will be held W. Thibeault and his wife Tracie of Keno, scratch tickets and trips to the Honor taught in the Lisbon and Preston at Esther Malone’s home. The family Worcester and Jason J. Thibeault and casino. Her true love was her fami- Schools and worked as a social work- requests that in lieu of flowers, dona- his wife Nicole of Southbridge; her ly. She cherished her time spent with er for the State of Connecticut. After tions in Honor’s name be made to the daughter, Melanie L. Vermette and her her children, grandchildren and great retirement, she was an outreach work- American Diabetes Association, 2451 husband Edwin of Southbridge; three grandchildren. er in Holland, MA. Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, brothers, Donald Vilandre, Michael A memorial service for Leona was Along with her parents, Honor VA 22202. To sign the online memorial Vilandre and Joe Vilandre; two sis- held on Tuesday, March 6th, at 4:00pm was predeceased by her brother, guestbook, please visit www.potterfu- ters, Jean Staples and Ceclie Robins; 11 in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, James Sullivan. She is survived by neralhome.com grandchildren 6 great grandchildren; 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial three brothers: William J. Sullivan her ex-husband and friend, Joseph L. will be private. Thibeault; two very special friends, There are no calling hours. Mary M. Trifone, 98 Lisa Anderson and Rose Madelle; as www.morrillfuneralhome.com SOUTHBRIDGE- leaves behind cherished nieces, and Anthony P. “Tony” Zalauskas, 59, Mary M. Trifone, nephews, who were so loving to their 98, passed away on Aunt Mary throughout her life, and SPENCER- lived and several nieces and nephews. Wednesday, February numerous treasured friends, whom she Anthony P. “Tony” He is predeceased by his father Donald 28, 2018, Mary ended carried in her heart until her last day. Zalauskas, 59, of High P. Zalauskas, Sr. in 1993 and his broth- a beautiful life jour- Mary touched countless lives St., died Tuesday, er Donald P. Zalauskas, Jr. in 2014. ney filled with a love through her community and volunteer Feb. 27 at home. Born in Worcester and raised in of family, friends, work. She was a faithful member of St. He leaves his moth- Spencer, he graduated from David nature, community Mary’s Church for her entire life. Mary er Pauline (Pion) Prouty High School. and deep faith. Born was a valued member of the Historical Zalauskas of Spencer, Tony was a landscaper for P.G. in Southbridge in 1919, Mary was the Society, Quinebaug Valley Arts Center, his son Aaron A. Landscaping of Spencer for 36 years. last surviving of eight children born St. Rita’s Society, United Way, and the Zalauskas and his He loved the outdoors, working with to Vincenzo and Nunziata Vecchia. Southbridge Women’s Club. Mary was wife Sarah of SantaCruz, Calif., his his hands, making bird baths of granite Mary graduated from St. Mary’s High always glad to volunteer wherever and daughters Tory and Cami Zalauskas and he especially loved his children. School in 1937, one of only six in her whenever she could be of help. She was of No.Brookfield, brothers Kenneth Memorial calling hours were held graduating class. She immediately particularly proud of her more than J. Zalauskas and his wife Donna of on Sunday, March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. in went to work at the American Optical, 20 years of leadership with the Girl So.Yarmouth and Matthew B. Zalauskas the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL where she worked for over 40 years, Scouts, where she was chairwoman of and his wife Dorinda of No.Brookfield, HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with ending her career as an accountant a 14 Troop Council. In her spare time, sisters Mary A. Gallant and her hus- a Memorial Service concluding at 4 in the Research and Development Mary loved to read, take walks, watch band Michael of Manchester, NH, p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions Department. the birds, and most of all spend time in Patricia Graves and her husband may be made to The Hoyt Foundation. After a life so well-lived, Mary has her garden. She was truly an inspira- Joseph of Sturbridge, Paula J. Stafinski Tony cared deeply for the Hoyt family left us to be reunited with her loving tion to everyone who knew her. and her husband Robert of Spencer and participated in many fundraisers husband of 55 years, Quinto Trifone Her funeral will be held on Saturday, and Christine Rogan and her husband and activities. who passed in 2007; along with her March 10th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Kevin J. Rogan of Spencer, his sister in http://www.teamhoyt.com/The- siblings Albert, Daniel, and Adelina Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, law Linda Zalauskas of Chelmsford, Hoyt-Foundation.html Vecchia, Carmela DeAngelis, Ellen Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in his fiance Jamie Evans with whom he DiDonato, Eleanora Lynch, Victoria St. Mary’s Church, of the St. John Paul II Cote, and many dear relatives, and Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. friends. Calling hours in the funeral home will identifying different trees. There will Mary is survived by her son William, be held on Saturday, March 10th, from Land Trust sponsors be an exploration of bark, which is and his wife Andrea; her grandchil- 8:00 to 9:30am, prior to the Mass. always visible no matter the season or dren, Fara and John Fuhrmann of In lieu of flowers donations in Mary’s tree ID program the weather. Charlton; Ann Gore of Sturbridge; memory may be made to the Opacum Attendees will learn a system for Just what is that tree in the back- and her beloved great-grandchildren, Land Trust, 7 Old Brook Circle, identifying trees by their bark and dis- yard? And that tree down the street cover why such a variety of bark exists. Aubrey and Erik Fuhrmann, and Liam, Sturbridge, MA 01566. actually sheds its bark, what is that? Jillian, and Madelyn Gore. She also www.morrillfuneralhome.com Who should attend? The Dudley Land Trust is going to Anyone who is interested in trees help answer those questions and oth- and forest ecology from high school stu- ers Saturday, April 7 when naturalist dents to adults; scouts to retirees. This Doris D. Smith, 92 Michael Wojtech presents Bark: Get to event is free. Know Your Trees at the Dudley Grange, Dress appropriately. HOLLAND- Doris D. (Ringnette) from the housekeeping department at 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is required as space is Smith, 92, a longtime resident of the Overlook Masonic Home, and had Wojtech, a naturalist, writer, illustra- limited. Call (508) 949-0250 and leave a Holland, died Wednesday, February 28, previously worked for many years at tor and educator, will present a three voice mail including a name and con- 2018, at The Overlook in Charlton. Her Hyde Manufacturing in Southbridge. hour program with the first hour of tact phone number. husband of 46 years, was the late Joseph She enjoyed reading, crocheting, classroom work to set the criteria for Breakfast snacks will be available Smith, who died in 1991. She is survived needlepoint, but most of all she loved different tree bark, discussing the phys- before class begins, starting at 8:30 a.m. by 4 daughters Margaret Bonnette and spending time with her family. ical structure of bark and how it grows. This program is supported in part her husband Michael of Southbridge, Calling hours were held Sunday, This will include a practice session by a grant from the Dudley Cultural Ida Parron and her husband Robert of March 4, 2018, from 1-3PM, at Sansoucy of looking at bark photos for ecology, Council, a local agency which is sup- Holland, Annette Beaudry and her hus- Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, structure and function. ported by the Mass Cultural Council, a band William of Holland, and Laura Southbridge, MA 01550, with a Prayer Then it’s out in the field for two hours state agency. Bissineri and her husband Paul of W Service at 1:30PM with Rev. Robert in the Wieloch Woods examining and Brookfield. She also leaves 8 grandchil- Grattarotti, officiating. Burial will be at dren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She the convenience of the family. was predeceased by her son Edmond In lieu of flowers, donations may be Breau, who died in 2011. made to The Overlook Masonic Home, She was born in Southbridge, daugh- 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, ter of Leo and Ida (Grenier) Ringnette. MA 01507, or to the Shriner’s Hospital She was a member of St. Christopher’s for Children, 516 Carew Streeet, Church in Brimfield, and the Order of Springfield, MA 01104. www.sansoucy- the Eastern Star. Mrs. Smith retired funeral.com

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BY NICK ETHIER (9 points, 7 rebounds) SPORTS STAFF WRITER and freshman Morgan STURBRIDGE — With Smith (9 rebounds) were nearly half of Tantasqua the leading contributors. Regional’s roster com- “The starting five all has prised of freshman — the ability to score 20 a five of their 11 players night. And we have a lot in uniform are first-year of weapons coming off students — one would the bench. We’re 11 deep think that the Warriors and I think that showed would be an inexperi- tonight.” enced bunch when play- The first quarter was a ing their first game in the slow-moving one, which Western Mass. Division was to be expected. 2 girls’ basketball tour- Tantasqua was playing nament. But Tantasqua its first game in 13 nights head coach Tom Goyette and they only held a slim assured that they are a 6-4 lead halfway through seasoned bunch, having the frame. The Warriors played in many AAU ended the quarter on an tournaments throughout 8-0 run, though, to hold the years. a 14-4 advantage heading And the freshmen, into the second. as well as the two soph- Tantasqua won anoth- omores, two juniors er slow quarter in the and two seniors, all second, 9-2, for a 23-6 half- played and chipped in time lead. to the Warriors’ 57-22 “It’s a long time not to victory over Sci-Tech play,” said Goyette. “We of Springfield in quar- scrimmaged Sutton over terfinal round play on [the school vacation] Thursday, March 1. break, but it’s still not the Eight players scored same. The rust was there and another eight grabbed in the first half, for sure, multiple rebounds as No. and I think we picked 2 Tantasqua improved to things up in the second 18-3 and ended the sev- half and did things we enth ranked Cybercats’ needed to do to win the season at 15-6. game.” “I think we’re a tough The Warriors’ offense team to play because I came to life in the third Jillian Routhier of Tantasqua employs tight defensive pres- don’t know who you quarter, as they regis- sure on Sci-Tech’s Olivia Goodrow. focus on — we have a tered 20 points to Sci- lot of weapons,” she Tech’s two. Zak got it it over as much,” said the Cybercats hit a few Goyette, as sophomore started with a deep jump Nick Ethier photos Goyette. “I think we dis- 3-pointers as both teams Lydia Boland (12 points), shot, a layup and a free sected their defense a lit- finished with 14 points in Tantasqua’s Ainsley Way fights her way through a pair of Sci- junior Lindsey Zak (11 throw to make the score tle better and it turned the final frame. Tech defenders on a drive to the basket. points, 11 rebounds), 28-6. Boland added a free into better looks.” The Warriors are now freshman Ainsley Way throw, Way a layup, onto the semifinal round, Smith a layup, and Goyette was also where they will play No. Madison Varney scored pleased with the team 3 East Longmeadow High all four of her points on defense. “Defense was great,” (14-7) with a trip to the free throws as the lead he said. “Sci-Tech had district final at stake. The ballooned to 37-6 before [15] wins and [15] wins is game is set to take place the Cybercats finally [15] wins, so they’re beat- on March 6, after press scored in the third quar- ing people. For us to lock time. ter on a basket by Olivia down on defense, I was “This team is definitely Goodrow (14 points, 12 really pleased with that.” deserving of that, they’ve rebounds), who netted Tantasqua then scored had a great season,” 64 percent of her team’s the final six points of the Goyette said of reaching points. third quarter for a 43-8 the bracket’s Final Four. “I think we started lead and grabbed the first moving the ball a little four of the fourth before better and not turning

Tantasqua’s Lydia Boland keeps her eyes peeled on Sci-Tech’s Montana Curtis. Tantasqua’s Lindsey Zak makes a move toward the basket while driving on Sci-Tech’s Ann Harrington.

Madison Varney of Tantasqua flings a pass down into the corner of the court. Morgan Smith of Tantasqua uses her height advantage to dump a pass down into the lane. Friday, March 9, 2018 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 SPORTS Taconic too much for Tantasqua in playoff opener

Nick Ethier photos Tantasqua’s Jeremiah Dingui floats through the air before taking and Tantasqua’s Evan Couture zips a pass across the court to teammate Drew Peretti. making a jump shot.

BY NICK ETHIER The Braves rushed out to a beat us.” the adversity the team had to game with Taconic. SPORTS STAFF WRITER 9-1 lead thanks to a straight- Taconic — a quick and ath- fight through. “They lost their “We struggled at times to find STURBRIDGE — Their away 3-pointer from Isaac letic team, to say the least — gym and this was only their our identity,” added O’Neil. opponent — Taconic High of Percy, who was only heating kept applying the pressure in third game in the gym.” “We finally got to that point Pittsfield — had something to up. Taconic led by a 10-point the third quarter, and senior The Warriors hosted Grafton toward the end of the season, do with it, but the Tantasqua margin of 16-6 heading into the Javier Osorio made an aggres- High early in the season, but but it just wasn’t enough. They Regional boys’ varsity basket- second quarter. sive take to the basket for a then the sprinkler system [Taconic] were a very good ball team struggled mightily on Percy, just a sophomore, had layup, extending the Braves’ broke inside the school, ren- team tonight.” the offensive end and matched the hot hand in the second, lead to 39-23 and forcing dering the gymnasium unin- The Warriors will lose its lowest point total of the sea- as with three minutes to play Tantasqua to take a timeout. habitable. They then played five seniors in Arello, Drew son during a 61-42 setback to until halftime he had scored Percy then added a 3-pointer their home games across the Peretti (eight points versus the the Braves in the quarterfinals 11 points for his team in the after the timeout, as Taconic street at the Junior High before Braves), Evan Couture, Garrett of the Western Mass. Division second quarter while the third took what seemed to be an being allowed back into their Cassavant and Jack Dalton to 2 Tournament on Thursday, ranked Warriors had only insurmountable 42-23 lead. normal home gym for a regular graduation. March 1. As a result, the accumulated 10. That made the “He hit some big shots when season game versus Uxbridge Warriors finished their 2017-18 score 27-16 in the Braves’ favor he needed to,” O’Neil said of High and then the district season with a record of 14-7. and Taconic led, 31-21, at the Percy, who scored a game-high “Offensively this was maybe half. 28 points and also pulled down the worst game we’ve had all “They beat us to every loose six rebounds. year,” said Tantasqua head ball, they beat us to every The Warriors then went on coach Tom O’Neil. “Their rebound — they were a half- a mini run of 6-2 to close the defense was [also] pretty good.” step ahead of us,” O’Neil said third quarter, as they entered Taconic, seeded sixth in the of the Braves’ play. “Every way the final frame trailing by 15 tournament, never trailed. we tried to beat them they just points, 44-29. It would take quite a run from Tantasqua to get back in it and, with under five minutes to play, senior Cam Arello (a team-high 10 points) made a layup to cut the deficit down to 12 points, 46-34. That would be as close as the Warriors would get, though, as Taconic closed the game on a 15-8 run. The Braves improved to 14-7 and advanced to the district semifinals. Despite the disappointing ending to the season, O’Neil still said that his squad had a strong year. “People will judge you on your last game, but I told them not to do that. They had a good Ethan Brunelle of Tantasqua launches a deep jump shot in front of Taconic season, they won 14 games,” defender Isaac Percy. said O’Neil before speaking of

Tantasqua defender Drew Peretti breaks away from a pick set by Taconic’s Mohammed Sanogo to stay with ball-handler Quintin Gittens.

Chase Freeland of Tantasqua pushes a pass down the court versus Taconic. Jackson Hall of Tantasqua creates separation from Taconic defender Quintin Gittens while driving on him. 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 9, 2018 SPORTS Rockets beat Westborough, advance to district semifinals AUBURN — Enjoying its finest season in recent memory, the Auburn High boys’ varsity ice hockey team — along with its co-op members from Shepherd Hill Regional, Tantasqua Regional and Millbury High — hosted Westborough High at the Horgan Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in a Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament quarterfinal. And the third ranked Rockets were able to keep their season alive, defeating the sixth seeded Rangers, 3-0. The two teams split a pair of regular season matchups, so Auburn won the ultimate tiebreaker. The Rockets (13-5-3) next have a matchup with No. 2 Algonquin Regional (11-4-5) in the semifinals, to be played after press time on March 6.

Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.SeligerPhotography.com Anthony List of Auburn is able to rifle the puck up and over a Westborough defender who Auburn’s Drew Darger, right, battles with Westborough’s Drew Lewis-Keddy for possession sprawled on the ice in an attempt to block the shot. of the puck.

Auburn’s Kyle Spurr keeps his eyes glued on the net while releasing a shot. Auburn goalie Cam Carpenter flashes the glove for a save versus Westborough.

Joel Miller of Auburn is able to gather in a loose puck and gain possession. The Auburn Rockets celebrate during their 3-0 win versus Westborough in the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament.

Spring fever hits Sturbridge Girls’ Softball sports briefs Dudley/Charlton women’s basketball looking for available players There will be women’s pickup basketball happening at the Heritage School gym from 7-9 p.m. We play Monday evenings based on school schedule until June. There are no set teams and no fees, so no weekly commitment. Come when you can for some friendly competition and exercise. Must be 18 years of age or older. Please contact Deb at (508) 248-3600 or mzd531@charter.net for more information.

DON’T MISS A BEAT Fiona Knott takes her turn in the batting Courtesy photos CHECK OUT THE cage at the Southbridge Armory during win- Coach Pete Krog leads a group of Sturbridge girls in pitching fundamentals exercise during ter workouts for the Sturbridge Girls’ Softball one of the Sturbridge Girls’ Softball League’s winter workouts. League. Tryouts are March 16. SPORTS ACTION! The Sturbridge Girls’ Softball League the fundamentals of softball, athletics munities such as Auburn, Webster, (SGSL) is ready to kick off for spring. also instills traits that will be beneficial Leicester, Charlton and Brimfield. The league completed its over-the- to the girls throughout their lives such SGLS tryouts will be held in the gym winter workouts with girls gathering as healthy living, confidence, dedica- at the Southbridge Community Center every two weeks to hit in the batting tion and teamwork. (Southbridge Armory), 153 Chestnut cage, learn fundamentals, field and, of The SGSL will be fielding teams Street, on Friday, March 16 from 5 to 7 course, have fun. in multiple divisions for spring: p.m. Parents should register their play- The SGSL is dedicated to teaching Instructional, 8U, 10U and 12U. The ers at http://sturbridgegirlssoftball. girls lifelong skills through softball. teams will play a full schedule of 10 activesports.com/Register. While the focus of the league is teaching to 15 games against neighboring com- Friday, March 9, 2018 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 Checklist when hiring an estate sale company

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includes blended teaching materials, FINCOM which is a mixture of electronic, hard- continued from page 1 cover and workbooks. Math books are Resident will be fined but with a disability that substantially paid through a revolving fund. limits one or more life function, such And Finance Committee Chairman as learning. A child who doesn’t qualify Kathy Neal asked if staff has received for an IEP might still be able to get a a raise. for tree damage 504 plan. Boyd responded that teachers, edu- Pelley said they can be self-identified cational assistants, and custodians BY TARA VOCINO She said that she is going to look disabilities, such as ADD or ADHD. receive a 2 percent raise each year. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT back at previous cases and see how the There is one adjustment counselor for “All salaries are non-negotiable,” STURBRIDGE — The Conservation commission handled the fees since she every 300 students, and the school is Boyd said. “We had a speech therapist Commission agreed to look into fining was working for a different company at hiring a second counselor, she added. who retired and some turnover.” a resident during their meeting at the that time. Light next asked if the electricity is Neal also asked where charter school Center Office Thursday night after an Conservation Commissioner Dave level-funded from last year, or if there’s transportation was in the budget. alleged tree damage violation. Halterman said although Dobson’s a savings. Town Administrator Leon Gaumond Conservation Agent Becky Gendreau contractor allegedly violated the condi- Associate Superintendent of Business Jr., who sat in the audience, respond- said that resident Al Dobson is ulti- tions, it’s a lot of money for what some- and Finance Deb Boyd said it’s roughly ed that charter school transportation mately responsible for two trees that one else did. the same number on the net meter. is part of the town budget. Eleven became damaged when Dobson’s con- “Is there a more reasonable penalty?” Finance Committee Vice Chairman Sturbridge residents attend the school, tractor removed and rebuilt his house Halterman asked. Michael Serio asked if the book budget, but only five students take the bus, at 22 Cedar Lake Drive. Dobson wasn’t Gendreau responded that she is going which is $52,000, only includes hard according to Boyd. present. to look into fines for the duration of the cover books. “We’re able to keep that cost down,” “The property owner is cooperative,” violation and may have to contact Town “I thought maybe it might be cheaper Boyd said. “Burgess also doesn’t have Gendreau said. “One tree was damaged Counsel Kopelman and Paige with the to buy software for out-of-date or lost School Choice.” more than the other. But there’s root case. books,” Serio said. She said there’s a rise in homeless damage and a gap there.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Erin students, short- and long-term, who Nosek replied that the book budget require transit.

which dissembled for a while, and eco- MARIJUANA nomic development/tourism that has VIGIL continued from page 1 been assigned to coordinator Kevin continued from page 1 retail sale side of marijuana. Filchak, who wasn’t working for the Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt invited par- She said either way, residents are town then.” ticipants to collective public prayer ask- bound to be upset, depending on wheth- Bubon said they broke up the goals ing what they can do for peace. er they wanted marijuana in town, or into short-, medium-, and long-term cat- She asked participants to write a whether they didn’t, and what the out- egories, and they met last Thursday prayer request on an index card, use come is. afternoon to discuss the progress. She ribbon, and tie them onto a pole. Prayers Bubon had good news to share regard- asked committees to weigh in on the requests will be typed and offered to ing the Master Plan. goals that they’d like to accomplish. Sturbridge Villager and for church bul- “Most goals have been accomplished Gibson-Quigley, who is on the Master letin inserts. since we adopted the plan in 2011,” Plan Committee, said it’s time to update Sturbridge resident Susan Fischetti Bubon said. “We only have five sets of the Master Plan, especially in the Open said after the vigil that her friend’s goals left, including affordable housing, Space category, and added that they’ve grandson lost three of his classmates revamping the Historical Commission, done well in reaching their goals by the and close friends in the shooting. projected timeline. However, all 14 victims were ultimately his friends, she said. Event Organizer Kelly Yap said after the vigil that although the shooting sad- dened the community, getting together strengthens the community, especially Those attending wrote a small prayer in the younger generation. offering. Bethlehem Lutheran music minister “Every Town Deserves a differences. Boyd Wood played Kumbaya (Come by “There are ongoing issues of gun vio- Here) on acoustic guitar. lence in the country,” Roenfeldt said. Roenfeldt invited participating to “I feel like it keeps on happening. But Better Conversaations on March 18. we’re witnesses to a different kind of The topic will be learning how to listen living. Vigils are a way to connect with better to one another and talk across neighbors.” Good Local Newspaper” 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 9, 2018 CALENDAR

Lutheran Church, Holy Trinity Say. All are invited. All are welcome. participated, this year WE WANT 150!!! Saturday, Episcopal and New Hope UCC invite If you have any questions about these A party with treats for all participants you to join us in a meal and discussion offerings or the church, please contact will follow from 12-2:30! Feel good about March 10 on Wednesdays in Lent, Feb. 21- March. Pastor Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt at 774- our pretty town! Bring gloves & rough 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our conver- 318-9306 or pastorkirsten@bethlehem- clothes, suitable footwear. For more TRADITIONAL DINNER: American sation will be framed by the Adam sturbridge.org. info call (413) 245-4197 Legion Post 109 hosts a Corned Beef & Hamilton book, Half Truths: “God Cabbage dinner Saturday, March 10 5-7 Helps Those Who Help Themselves” p.m.; 507 Main St., Fiskdale. Tickets are and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t $13.50 per person and take out is avail- Saturday, Say. All are invited. All are welcome. ONGOING able. Call, tickets are available from If you have any questions about these March 24 members or at the Post (508) 347-3248. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: offerings or the church, please contact On the third Wednesday of each month, Pastor Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt at 774- FREE MOVIE NIGHT! On Saturday, 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent 318-9306 or pastorkirsten@bethlehem- March 24 come to the United Church Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, sturbridge.org. of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, 8 Maple St. Sunday, (alongside the library) for a free show- 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The ing of Sight & Sound Theatre’s produc- intent is to build a support system, March 11 Saturday, tion of Noah. Time is 6:30-8:30 p.m. in exchange practical information, talk the Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments through issues and ways of coping, SPAY-GHETTI! Please join will be served. share feelings, needs and concerns and Brimfield’s Here Today Adopted March 17 GIANT MEAT RAFFLE: St. Joseph’s to learn about community resources. Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary for their Irish Dance Demonstration: On Church of Charlton, 10 H Putnam Road Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or annual “Spay”ghetti Supper on Sunday, Saturday, March 17 2:15-2:45 p.m. at Extension, is holding a giant meat raf- [email protected] for more March 11. There are 2 seatings: 4:30- Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, fle Saturday, March 24, 6-9 p.m. Six information. Presented by Alzheimer’s 6:00 pm and 6:30 to 7:00 pm. Advance 40 Main St., Dancers from the Lee Irish meat, one ham and one lobster table. Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) ticket prices: $10/Adult; $5/ senior 60+ Dance studio in Charlton will per- Early birds arriving prior to 6 p.m. 272-3900 or alz.org. and kids under 12. Ticket prices at the form at the library as part of their receive three free tickets to be used NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new door are: $15/Adult; $10 seniors 60+ St. Patrick’s Day tour. All dancers are on the MEAT table of their choice. hobby? Come learn about the hobby and $5 kids under 12. Kids 5 and under school-aged children, ages 6-17, and they Selected “HOMEMADE” food purchas- of Coin Collecting. Or maybe you are eat free. Gluten free option available. are eager to show off their performance es will be available for dinner as well an old time collector. Our club, the Take out available at the above prices. pieces. This program is free and open as homemade baked goods for dessert. Nipmuc Coin Club, has both. We learn Pickup time for take-out is 4:00-4:30pm. to the public. Come watch the lassies Beverages include beer, wine, soda, from each other through our monthly Tickets available by visiting www.here- dance! water, coffee, tea etc. guest speakers, show and tell presenta- todaysanctuary.org or call 413-324-8224. CORNED BEEF! Saturday, March tions, monthly coin auctions and free Location: Brimfield Congregational 17th, the Charlton City United Methodist attendance prizes. Our group loves to Church, 20 Main Street, Brimfield. Men’s Group will be cooking a tradition- share their knowledge with each other. GUN LAWS PRESENTATION: Thursday, al New England corned beef & cabbage About half of our members also like to Brookfield Indivisible will host dinner. Come enjoy food and fellowship eat. Each month we have a simple din- Brookfield Police Chief Michael March 29 with friends and neighbors. A delicious ner with dessert and refreshments just Blanchard, president of the Central corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, APPALACHIAN ADVENTURE: On prior to our meeting, which allows us Massachusetts Chiefs of Police and more plus your choice of beverage, Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at time to socialize too. We meet the fourth Association, for an information session and a St Patty’s Day cake for dessert. Dexter Hall at the Charlton Library, Wednesday of each month starting at on gun laws, Sunday, March 11, at 2 Dinner is served from 5:30-7 pm and as Sam Ducharme will describe his 2,180 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center p.m. at the Brookfield Inn, 8 West Main always there will be continuous serving hike up the Appalachian Trail; a feat located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is St., Brookfield. This event is open to and take-out available. Adults are $10, attempted many, accomplished by the building directly behind the Oxford all, regardless of town of residence or children 6-12 $6, and as always children many fewer. No registration necessary, Town Hall building. For more informa- political affiliation. Young people and 5 and under are free. Family maximum free event sponsored by the Friends of tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) parents are encouraged to attend. For $40. Tickets may be purchased at the Charlton Library. 410-1332 or [email protected]. information, email brookfieldindivisi- door, reservations are greatly appreci- Free Playgroup at the Hitchcock [email protected]. ated. Call the church office at (508) 248- Academy; sponsored by Union 61 Family 7379 for information and reservations. Wednesday, Foundation Five Grant. It includes: The building is handicap accessible. Music & Movement on Wednesday Monday, April 11 9-9:45 a.m. and Playgroup on Monday & Thursday 9-11 a.m. For more informa- March 12 Saturday March 17 & COMMUNITY GARDEN tion about these and a variety of other GROUNDBREAKING: There’s a new classes visit us at www.hitchcockacad- GARDENING with the FARMER’S Sunday March 18 community garden in Sturbridge. emy.org or call 413-245-9977 DAUGHTER: At the Charlton Garden The Community Food Collaborative was Grief Support Group: at Overlook Club meeting Don Post of the Farmer’s WOOF! The Boston Terrier Club of formed last fall and they are seeking Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently Daughter, Auburn, will speak on annu- Connecticut and MinuteMan Boston volunteers. To learn more, please visit experienced the loss of a parent, child, al & perennial vines and their support. 7 Terrier Club will present four AKC their Facebook page at https://www. sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to p.m. at the Charlton Federated Church, specialty shows March 17 and 18 taking facebook.com/cfcgardens/. If you are help. Join a safe, supportive and caring Charlton. $5 donation suggested for place at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 interested in volunteering to help pre- group to share your stories and support non-members. For more information, Main St., Sturbridge. pare and plant the garden, please join us others who are learning to live again contact Ginny Charette (508) 248-7300, Hours are from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and the for a kick-off celebration for volunteers after the death of a loved one. Drop-in Marcia Liedigk at (508) 434-0507. public is invited to attend. followed by a tour of the garden site group for adults meets on the second On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is AKC Boston terriers will compete on Wednesday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. and fourth Wednesday of every month, Irish! The Harrington Auxiliary invites for AKC championship points and best at the Sturbridge Federated Church 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) the general public to its annual train specialty show. The clubs will offer fellowship hall. For questions, email 434-2200. ditional, all-you-can-eat Irish Feast, a silent auction featuring dog related [email protected] or send a THRIFTY: Saint Paul II Parish’s Flea which will be held at the Publick House items as well as a raffle of dog items. note to Community Food Collaborative Market, at 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, on Monday, March 12. There will be two Vendors will be selling dog related at PO Box 357, Sturbridge, MA 01566. is open each Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 seatings: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Adult tickets items. p.m. and each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. are $14; tickets for children age 4 to 12 to 1 p.m. Items for sale include house- are $5. Advance tickets are available Saturday, hold, linens and furniture. We also have at Harrington Volunteer Services or Wednesday, a holiday room. Donations are appreci- may be purchased at the door. Call (508) April 21 ated. All proceeds go to the support of 765-6473 for more information. Proceeds March 21 the church. from the event enable the Auxiliary to TOWN WIDE EFFORT: Let’s Clean NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin provide equipment and programs that SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER: Bethlehem Up Holland! April 21st from 9-Noon. Club meets on the third Friday of the benefit the health and well being of Lutheran Church, Holy Trinity Participate in our second annual town month (except July and August). The the members in the communities the Episcopal and New Hope UCC invite wide effort against LITTER! Meet at doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting Harrington HealthCare System serves. you to join us in a meal and discussion Holland Elementary at 9am sharp. begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages on Wednesdays in Lent, Feb. 21- March. Form a team, be part of a team, or come are welcome. The meetings include raf- 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our conver- on your own. With support and funding fle, auction, and show and tell. Light Wednesday, sation will be framed by the Adam from The Last Green Valley, Opacum refreshments are served. The meetings Hamilton book, Half Truths: “God Land Trust and the Holland Highway, are held in the community room at March 14 Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Police and Fire departments it will be the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t a bigger success this year! Last year 70 Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER: Bethlehem

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The “Trips Offered” section is for person. are many. Departure from Southbridge non-profit organizations and will run as For information and reservations, For $105 you will get a deluxe motor is 6:30 a.m., return departure from NYC space allows. Mail your information to please contact Judy Shute (508) 867-9224 coach to Venus De Milo where you hear is 6:30 p.m. $57 per person. For early Trips Offered, c/o Ruth DeAmicis, PO the music of Bobby Rydell with songs reservation call (508) 764-7909. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to like Volare, Swinging School, Forget (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to ruth@stone- LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER Him, Wild One and more. You have December 8: Festival of Christmas bridgepress.news. a choice of baked stuffed chicken or Lights at Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine, Contact the Leicester Senior Center, scrod. concert with Fr. Pat the singing priest, the International Museum of Nativities, CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER Joan Wall, (508) 892-3967 for information and to make reservations. Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 11-13: Penn. gift and book shop, Chapel of Light, Dutch Tour a bistro for refreshments and snacks, Please call Elaine or Debra for more • March 16: Foxwood Casino. Free For $469 per person double you will a carousel for the children, option- info at (508) 248-2231 ~ Sign up sheets buffet luncheon and $10 casino slot play. take a deluxe motor coach tour of al trolley ride to view the display of & flyers available at the Senior Center. Leave at 8 a.m. Cost: $29. Lancaster and Philadelphia and see the more than 400,000 lights and a complete Flyers are also available on our web- show “ JESUS”. For details call Jan at inclusive luncheon at Wrights Farm page www.townofcharlton.net: click on (508) 887 2215. restaurant. Cost I $49 per person, $39 Departments then click on Council on MARY QUEEN OF THE for children aged three to 10, younger Aging/Senior Center. Pick up is gen- ROSARY PARISH Oct. 9-16: ALL INCLUSIVE ARUBA than three, free. Reservation deadline erally from St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H Happily Full. I am taking names for is Dec. 6. Departure is 10:45 a.m. from Putnam Road Extension, Charlton standby on this trip and for 2019 trip Southbridge and return is about 7:45 SPENCER — Mary Queen of the p.m. As in the past, a departure from Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, Tuesday, Nov. 13: Foxwoods $25 - 10 Webster is a possibility. is offering the following trips. For more a.m. bus. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA information, call Bernard Dube at (508) You will have 5 hours at the casino 885-3098. as the bus will leave Foxwoods at 4 p.m. UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER You will receive $10 for gaming and $15 For reservations contact Jan Caouette 2018 meal voucher. at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable All trips depart from the Whitinsville to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to Grand Tour of France: May 30 to June WalMart. Call Sue at 508-476-5820 for Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, 15 UNION SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE more information. Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of CHAPTER 12 Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable England & Scotland: Sept. 5-18, 2018 The Silver Club BUS TRIPS for 2018 Catholic women’s organization 2019 Grand Tour of Ireland: Sept. 9-22, 2019 Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chapter March 17: new trip added! The April 29-May 1: Atlantic City Resorts #12, Southbridge, is sponsoring a vari- Reagle Players Irish Show “A Little and Casino. $249 per person. Leave at Northwest USA Parks: May 21-31, 2019 ety of excursions for all to enjoy in Bit of Ireland” $84 with lunch at the 99 7 a.m. Webster; 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. 2017. We are a non-profit family orient- Restaurant. We’ve been to the Reagle $25 slot play, $60 food credit and casi- ed Franco-American fraternal society Players wonderful Christmas shows; no revue show. Right on the Casino MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER since 1900. As always, you do not have now it’s time for everyone to be a little Boardwalk! to be a member to participate in any bit Irish and enjoy their St. Patrick’s of the scheduled events. All are wel- Day show! Music, Irish step-danc- DAY TRIPS: May 20: Captain Jack’s & Mohegan: a come. Gift certificates purchased in any ing and fun! $84 with lunch at the 99 amount can be used by the recipient to Restaurant. Choice of baked scrod or delicious lobster luncheon and Mohegan NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER any event at face value. For information broiled sirloin. Sun! $78 per person. 9 a.m. Southbridge; Phone: 508-234-2002 or reservations contact Ted at (508) 764- April 28: MAMA MIA (Manchester, 9:30 a.m. Webster. Mohegan includes www.northbridgemass.org/coun- dinner and $10 slot play bonus. 7909. NH) show and lunch, $87 The music cil-on-aging is catchy, the show is great! There is a 2018 wonderful lunch included at Fratello’s June 24: Lake George. Enjoy a deli- April 12th “Country Legends” at Lake 2018 is the Society’s 26th anniversary Italian Grille in one of Manchester’s old cious brunch and relaxing cruise. $87 Pearl in Wrentham, MA, $92/person. A in providing members and non-mem- mill buildings. Choice of broiled had- per person. 7:30 a.m. Webster; 8 a.m. song and dance spectacular with some bers alike the opportunity to experience dock or chicken Fratello. Southbridge. Sightseeing and relaxing of the greatest country music both old excursions of a day or extended days. May 8: MYSTERY TRIP first with your friends. and new. Songs from Johnny Cash, All are welcome to travel with our orga- ever!! Where will we go?? $69. Everyone Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Reba July 22: Foster’s Lobster bake. nization. loves surprises! Join us on a trip to McEntire and so many more! Includes “somewhere” (Or maybe nowhere!!!) Delicious Maine lobster bake and coast- luncheon with choice of stuffed chicken April 14: A spring day in New York The one thing you will know is what al sightseeing. $102 per person. 8:30 a.m. or baked scrod. Southbridge; 9 a.m. Webster. Visits to City to do as you wish. A day of sightsee- you’re going to eat for lunch. Choice of ing, shopping, visit a museum, dine in a grilled chicken, grilled rib eye steak, Hampton Beach and York Village. April 26th “The Kings and Queens of special restaurant, attend a Broadway filet of sole, or a vegetarian lunch plate. Country” at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, matinee, or visit the 911 Fountains and May 29: Lobster Bake Cruise, August 12: Newport Playhouse show MA, $91/person. Two of the Log Cabin’s the new museum via a ticket through Gloucester, $78. Have a relaxing cruise and lobster fest. Special Lobster Feast! most popular shows are joining forces 911museum.org. The possible activities along Gloucester Harbor while you dine $102 per person. 8:30 a.m. Southbridge; to sing America’s top country music are many. Departure from Southbridge on a lobster and grilled chicken dinner, 9 a.m. Webster. Terrific No Tell Motel songs. Featuring Janice Dee and Danny show and cabaret. is 6:30 a.m., return departure from NYC complete with white tablecloths and Lee. A delicious luncheon will also be is 6:30 p.m. $57 per person. For early napkins, and music as you cruise. served which includes salad, red bliss reservation call (508) 764-7909. June 8-10: Bar Harbor (Blue Nose September 11-13: Pennsylvania potato salad, honey grilled chicken, Dutch. Sightseeing tours of Lancaster Inn), $469. This is a weekend trip so country brisket, shrimp Creole, and May 25: Evening with the Pops those of you who work don’t have to and Philadelphia. $469 per person. 7 dessert. a.m. Webster; 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. features the best of the Boston Pops take time off! Bar Harbor is beautiful in Sight and Sound Theater’s Jesus. Orchestra’s broad repertoire with the June before the crowds come! Includes May 7th “Newport Playhouse pres- music of Fiedler, Bernstein, Copeland, a tour of Acadia National Park, a cruise ents The Edwards Twins – Celebrity Rodgers, Ellington, Gershwin and the of Frenchman Bay, and a lobster bake. September 30-October 2: Atlantic City Impersonators”, $91/person. Direct Resorts Casino. $249 per person. Leave soaring music of John Williams. The June 26-29: St. Andrews By the Sea from their act in Las Vegas, Anthony cost is $59 per person for the 8 p.m. & Campobello Island, $839. Stay at the at 7 a.m. Webster; 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. and Eddie are identical twins who look $25 slot play, $60 food credit and casi- concert with reserved second balcony famous Algonquin Resort, a beautiful- and sound like famous celebrities. You center seating and motor coach trans- ly redone historic hotel built in 1889. no revue show. Right on the Casino won’t believe your eyes and ears as they Boardwalk! portation. Departure is 5:30 p.m. from Enjoy a lobster bake in Bangor. Arrive perform hit songs by Barbra Streisand, RMV, LaRochelle Way in Southbridge. at Saint Andrews by the Sea the second Elton John, Better Midler, Billy Joel Always sold out, so reserve early. day after a tour of Campobello Island, DUDLEY SENIORS and so many more! Enjoy a delicious Roosevelt’s summer home. A nice treat buffet luncheon with a large variety of for yourself! For information and reservations July 15: Sunday at Tanglewood at hot and cold items to choose from. Don’t July 22-27: Canadian Cities (Quebec, contact Evelyn Grovesteen at (508) 764- noon, luncheon at the Red Lion Inn miss this great show! Montreal, Ottawa), $699. FULL, waiting 8254 followed by the 2:30 p.m. concert with reserved seating in the Koussevitsky list available Sept. 7-9: Boothbay Harbor (Boothbay May 19-24: 6 day/ 5 night bus trip SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR Music Shed. Andris Nelsons, conductor, Harbor Inn), $449. Stay across the to the Canadian Island of Coudres & CITIZENS ASSOCIATION leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra footbridge from the town of Boothbay Quebec City will be offered from May with music of Mendelssohn and Harbor at the Boothbay Harbor Inn 19-24, 2018. It will include transportation Beethoven, the Tanglewood Festival Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon right on the water! September is a beau- on a top quality motorcoach which is Chorus with James Burton, conductor, Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or tiful time to be on the coast of Maine. restroom and video equipped, 5 nights and guest pianist Yuja Wang. Cost is Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or The crowds are gone and you can enjoy lodging including 3 on the Island, 5 $125 per person which includes trans- e-mail [email protected]. the serenity breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners, 2 portation, concert and all inclusive Trips are open to the public! Oct. 5-8: Washington, DC, $699. What guided tours (of the Island and City), luncheon. A payment plan is avail- Make checks payable to the better time to see the Washington whale watching on the calm waters of able. Reservation deadline is July 1. Southbridge Senior Citizens Monuments than Columbus Day week- Bay St. Catherine and a visit to St. Anne Departure is 9 a.m., RMV parking lot, Association, payment due at sign up: end? An illuminated night tour, time De Beaupre Shrine. Also included are Southbridge. to go to the Smithsonian Buildings, all tips for the bus driver and step on SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS plus a tram tour of Arlington National guides. Snacks and water will be pro- September 11-13: three day excursion 2018 TRIP SCHEDULE OPEN TO Cemetery are some of the highlights. vided on travel days, as well as games, for the performance of Jesus at the PUBLIC Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster PA, Oct. 17-19: Penn Dutch w/”Jesus” -- movies, etc. Cost will be $700/ person great in the fall! $479. The Sight and based on double occupancy. Passports the Amish Country and Philadelphia. Sunday, April 29-Tuesday, May 1: Sound Theater is presenting their new- will be required. For information call Two nights at the Crowne Plaze Hotel, Atlantic City est show “Jesus” this year. That is the Evelyn Grovesteen at (508) 764-8254. four meals, wine and cheese reception, For $249 per person double you will a post dinner show, trip insurance, all biggest reason for some people to go get two nights on the boardwalk. You to Amish country. The beautiful fer- August 6-10: Lancaster, Gettysburg, gratuities included (two local guides, also get a $25 in slot play and $60 food tile farmland and simple way of life of Philadelphia. five days-four nights escort and driver). The production has credit and see a casino revue show. For the Amish draw people back year after motorcoach transportation, leave taken three years in the making and details call Jan at (508) 887 2215. involving about 650 individuals in all year. Dudley town hall at 8 a.m. $525 per Nov. 28: Newport Mansions – More person double occupancy. Includes phases of its completion for the upcom- Tuesday, May 15: Foxwoods $25 info TBA admission to Jesus show at Millennium ing 2018 presentation. Cost: $519 pp/ You will have 5 hours at the casino Dec. 7 & 8, 2018: Portland, ME Theater, visit to Gettysburg National dbl. Waiver insurance and a budget as the bus will leave Foxwoods at 4 p.m. “Christmas by the Sea” $319. Enjoy the Park, guided tour of Philadelphia, visit plan available. Early reservation rec- You will receive $10 for gaming and $15 Portland Symphony Orchestra, a great to Kitchen Kettle Village, admission to ommended. meal voucher. way to get into the Christmas mood! On Amish Experience and Jacob’s Choice the way home, we will make a stop at F/X theater, guided tour of Lancaster. November 17: Do as you wish day in Sunday, July 22: Fosters Lobsterbake at Ogunquit’s “Christmas by the Sea” Some meals included. Added cost for New York City. A day of sightseeing, For $87 you will get a deluxe motor celebration single occupancy. shopping, visit a museum, dine in a coach tour of the Maine coast and a special restaurant, attend a Broadway More day trips to follow. Also, White delicious lobsterbake. For details call matinee, or visit the 911 Fountains and Mt. Hotel & Resort, North Conway… EAST BROOKFIELD SENIOR Jan at (508) 887 2215. the new museum via a ticket through CENTER 911museum.org. The possible activities Call Sue at (508) 476-5820 if you have Tuesday, August 14: Bobby Rydell in any questions.

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SOLD SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 55 Colonial Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 33 Beacon Rd! 6 WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level WEBSTER LAKE - 82 Lakeside Ave! South Pond! Prime 157’ Waterfront w/ WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Long Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Lakeview Rd! Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 10+ Rm, 4 Bdrm, 4.5 Accessible by Boat Only! “True Summer Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Ideal South Pond! 105’ Level Waterfront! Western Rms, 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths! 141’ Waterfront! Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 Summer or Yr Round! Western Expo Expo! Awesome Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! 12,458’ Lot w/Plenty of Privacy! Kit, Master Bath, A/C’d, 3,832’ Custom Colonial! Lake Facing Quartz Kit w/Heated Flr! Din Cottage” Ready to Rough It! Loads of Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Potential! Water on 2 Sides! Panoramic – Beautiful Sunsets! 6 Rm Ranch! New Pano Lake Views Most Rms! Open Flr Plan! Bdrm, Master Bath, Roof & Windows New Area w/Custom Wall Unit & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Elect Awning! Frplc w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Views Across Wide Expanse of the Quartz & Stainless Kit! 3 Remodeled Frplcd Liv Rm! 4 2nd Flr Bdrms, 3 Lake in 2013! Enjoy Sunsets from Wrap-around Bdrms! 2 New Baths – Master Bath! Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level Liv Rm! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! Lake Facing Master w/Master Bath! Upstairs 3 Middle Pond! 3 Separate but Connected Facing! Master Bath! 2.5 Remodeled Baths! Porch! Beautiful Lake Views! Frplc Liv Bdrms, 2 Lake Facing! Lower Level Fam Rm w/2nd Kit, Sauna & Full Bath! 3 Car Tile & Hrdwds! Frplc! Oil Heat! Unique Rm! SS Appliances C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Buildings! 4 Bedrooms! Town Water & Waterfront! $575,000.00 2 Car Garage! Dock! Add Lot Across St! $749,900.00 Attached, 1 Car Detached! Security! Generator! Boat House! $1,195,900.00 Sewerage! $229,900.00 Recent Roof! $599,900.00 $519,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 48 Laurelwood Dr! Reid Smith Cove! One of the Lake’s Best Lots! Beautiful 10 Rm, 3,686’ Contemp! WEBSTER LAKE – 18 Bates Crossing! South Pond! Beautiful Sunrises! Huge Eastern WEBSTER LAKE – 901 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 334 Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Lakeside Ave! 104’ Waterfront, 228’ Rd Frontage, 33,628 Sq. Ft, or .77 Acres! The Best on Market! Gradual Sloped Lawn to Beach/Shore! Exposure! 8 Rm 3,100’ Custom Contemporary! 2.43 Acres! Substantial Privacy! Home Features Isl! Prime Beachfront Townhouse! Middle Pond! South Facing! Well Maintained 100’ Waterfront! Huge Views of South Private Rd w/Woods Across Street! Location, Slope to Water, View & Exposure, Things You Can’t Change, After that it’s Endless Possibilities! Open Flr Plan w/Magnificent Views from Every Rm! 3 Bdrms, 3 Baths, 6Rms! 1,874’! Open Floor Plan! Applianced 7 Rm Colonial! Applianced Oak Kit! Din Rm Pond! Western Exposure = Fantastic One’s Imagination! Front, Back, & Side Yards, Space to Roam, Entertain, Park & Expand! Main Level, White & Black Cathedral Ceilings w/Skylights! European Kit w/Center Isl! Modern Frplc Liv Rm w/Glass Granite Kit w/Hrdwds! Din & Liv Rms w/ W/Hrdwds! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Lake Sunsets! In Time for Summer! 5 Rooms Granite Kit, Center Isl w/Gas Range & Sink, Wall Ovens! Din Area! Lake Facing Din Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral Open Sliders Open to Waterfront Balcony! Master Bdrm w/en-suite Bath, Separate Shower, Jacuzzi Hrdwds! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Views! Cathedral Ceiling 3 Season Sunrm of Rustic Charm! Real Log Summer to Sun Rm w/Water View! Lake Facing Office/Possible 4th Bdrm! Half Bath! Upstairs, 3 Bdrms, 2 Bathrms! Amazing Lake Tub, Walk-in Closet & Attached Laundry! Lower Level Bdrms Share Private Bath! C/Air! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Tile Flr! Recent CAir, Overlooking Lake! Lake Facing Master Suite, Cottage! 10,924’ Lot Allows for Room Facing Master, Bath w/Whirlpool, Steam Shower, Dble Vanity, Cathedral w/Skylight & Laundry! Walk-out Lower Level w/ Attached Garage w/Work Space! Detached 2 Car Heated Garage w/Workshop! Greenhouse! Gas Heat & Windows! Trex Deck! Garage! Master Bath! 3Bdrms! 2 Baths! Sandy Beach! to Expand! Remodel It! Tear it Down! Frplcd Fam Rm, Summer Kit & 3rd Full Bath, 3.5 Total! C/Air! Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage & More! $1,100,000.00 Panoramic Lake & Estuary Views! $950,000.00 BOAT SLIP! Heated Pool! $424,900.00 $469,900.00 Build New! $359,900.00 hope2own.com Featured New Listing! 508.943.4333 WEBSTER LAKE - 36 WEST AVE New Listing! First Time Offered! Grand 1960 Custom Built Cape is a RARE Sharon Pelletier - Broker FIND! 10+ Spacious Rooms Include: 4 BRs 3 Full Baths, 2 Full Kitchens, Dining Rm, 2 Lg Family Rms, Gorgeous Formal Living Rm w/Fireplace & Lovely Front Licensed in MA, CT & RI Entry Hall, Plus 2 Delightful 3 Season Enclosed Patio Rooms w/Slate & Terra Cotta Tile Flrs & Windows Galore! 3,235 SF+/- (1st Flr - 1,615 SF, 2nd Flr - 540 SF, LL - 1,080 SF). The main 1st Flr has everything you could possibly need for WE WANT YOUR outstanding ONE LEVEL LIVING w/2 BRs (including Master BR) & Full Bath. 2nd 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 floor - 2 huge BRs & full bath! Dynamite in-law setup w/existing kitchen, family/ LISTINGS! living rm, full bath! Private, level back yard! $279,900. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett * Brian Bohenko

DUDLEY - 67 WEST MAIN ST WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST THOMPSON - 12 OAKWOOD DR THOMPSON - 57 HIGHLAND DR WEBSTER - 1195 SCHOOL ST

SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! ON DEPOSIT! 1st Time Offered! Beautiful one owner well Welcome Home to this Sprawling, Custom Built, Very Attractive, Ranch New Listing! Quinebaugh Adult Mobile Home Community Mid century, 6 room 3 bedroom Cape ready for the next Looking for a place for your BUSINESS? CORNER lot! 8,580 SF (.20 Style Home! There is 2,848 SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! Very kept Ranch! 3 generous size bedrooms! Park, over 55! Well kept and gently used Sprawling Mo- generation to move in and make their own! 1.38 acres of acre), Antique 2 story single family home w/3 BRS, 2 Baths! Set back from unique and private property! Offers a half acre+/- level lot! The grounds Large living room with Bow Window, eat in the road with a paved driveway off View Street. Possible to convert this are delightful, offering a very private back yard with an in-ground pool, bile Home! Corner Lot! Same owners since 1994. 924 Sq land with in ground pool ( needs work ) , pool house.3 car home back to a 2 family with the addition of a 2nd means of egress! Home built-in hot tub, poolside cabana w/kitchen & full bath! Huge carport/ kitchen. Oversized carport! Level fenced yard! Ft +/- living area. 14’wide x 66’ long! 2 bedroom! 14’ x 12’ detached garage! Single detached garage for home use. First is Connected to Municipal Water & Sewer! Recent Natural Gas Buderus pavilion! Covered porches! The interior is incredible 3 Large Bedrooms, Sunroom with woodstove! FHA & Central Air! Very Rare in floor bedroom, upper bedrooms with knotty pine and built ins FHW Boiler w/cast iron radiators. 2 Car Detached Garage! Private back yard, Forced hot water by oil! Large shed! $192,500 2 Full Baths, 2 half baths! Private family living & entertainment! 10 rooms this park, has a one Car Garage! $64,900. . New roof and heating in 2010. $224,900. handicap ramp to enclosed front entry porch. NewPrice $185,000. total! You Will Be Amazed! $349,900 WEBSTER - 6 BOYDEN ST EXT WEBSTER LAKE - 203 BEACON PARK LAND! Featured New Listing! WEBSTER/DUDLEY BUILDABLE LOTS WEBSTER LAKE - 705 TREASURE ISLAND Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town Water & Sewer. $59,900 Just in time for summer! Move in ready! This End Unit Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, Condo is nice and bright with early morning natural light! ON DEPOSIT Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $229,900 Hardwood floors! Recent Energy Efficient Windows! 2 Dudley - View St. 17,280. SF mostly cleared land. Buyers &/or investors take notice! A short sale offering with full Time to Think Summer! Webster Lake Condo in BEACON bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths, Fireplaced walkout Lower Level! Dead end street $49,900 PARK! 10 acres of Park like Grounds! Natural Sandy Beach! lender cooperation. A fantastic opportunity to own an affordable, Impeccable Park like grounds, Heated Pool! Boat Slip! Oxford - 4 Leicester St., 8.47 acres, mostly cleared move in ready, single family, 3 br, 1.5 Bath, split level style home Excellent for Swimming! Or do your early morning laps in the inground pool! 1200+ sf Living space! 2 large bedrooms, Don’t miss out! $334,900 $149,900 with potential for a 2 family conversion! Appears to meet all dining and living room! 2 sliders - Deck! Boat Dock criteria for conversion to a 2 family. Municipal Water & Sewer. Included. Outstanding waterfront views! Buy now and enjoy OPEN HOUSE, SUN. • NOON-2 Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway New Price $149,900. the 4th of JULY FIREWORKS! $254,900. 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg WEBSTER LAKE - 7 CEDAR DR WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 22 LAURELWOOD DR WEBSTER LAKE • 2 SOUTH POINT RD

1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style Living! Private Setting, SORRY, SOLD! Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural Shoreline, SORRY, SOLD! English Tudor Style Colonial! Cathedral ceiling Dining & Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, Fireplaced Living Room! 1600+ sq ft of living area! 3 Good size 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/ WEBSTER LAKE: PANORAMIC VIEWS OF WEBSTER LAKE! Great South Fac- bedrooms. Master bedroom with Master Bath! 1 bedroom on the main Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront ing Location, 62’ prime lakefront, large deep lot 10,489sf , flagstone & concrete Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a Private Baths, Finished Walkout LL w/Living patios, full concrete walkway at water’s edge, dock, retaining walls & stonework, living level. 2-1/2 Total Baths! 7 rooms total! Finished basement with Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & Hearth! Forced hot air by oil! Central Air Conditioning! 14’ X 42’ car port! full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen- & Billiard Rms & Summer Kitchen! Call Sharon at privacy fence, storage shed, recently paved drive, plenty offstreet parking in drive- 3 car garage! Comes with Non-Seperable Waterfront Lot, on Middle dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan 508-954-7222 for More Information $1,150,000. way & area at roadside, spacious, Year-round, 2 story Cape home, 4 BRs (1 on Pond! Enjoy Webster lake without the High Taxes! $367,000. w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! 1st flr), 2 full BAs, Harvey replacement windows, 6 year+/- young roof. Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 NEW PRICE $419,900 4 • The Villager • Friday, March 9, 2018

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Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Robin AT PUBLIC AUCTION Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Giguere Owner Hilli Doros “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” Wednesday, March 14, 2018 201 SOUTH STREET, 1:00 PM-DOUGLAS SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 154 Main Street 508-765-9155 sgl fam, 1,754 sf liv area, 0.28 ac lot, 7 rm, FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa 4 bdrm, 2 bth Now offering rental services Worcester(Worc): Bk 40044, Pg 305 ••• WE NEED LISTINGS! ••• 2:00 PM-SOUTHBRIDGE 757 Main Street a/k/a 757- 761 Main Street 2 fam, 3,602 sf liv area, 0.66 ac lot, 8 rm, REDUCED NEW LISTING 4 bdrm, 2 bth Worcester(Worc): Bk 40929, Pg 194 TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and Southbridge:Well maintained Classic Cape Southbridge: INVESTORS! 3 family Southbridge:Great 2 family with many place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty with sun filled rooms! 7 rooms 2 bedrooms with two 5-3-1 apartments and one 4-2-1 renovations! 5 rooms 2 bedroom units. Beautiful (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. 1 ½ baths. Spacious beamed living room hardwood floors, natural woodwork, large kitchen 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, open to formal dining room with loads of apartment. Hardwood floors. Separate w/pantry. Dining room has closet, could be . windows. Kitchen has corian counters, custom utilities. CB. Off street parking. Bought 3rd bedroom. Updated electrical service with Attorney for the Mortgagee cabinets, & all appliances. Master bedroom has siding will be left for new owner to install. landlord meter. Newer HW heaters. Roof in 2012. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy a huge walk in closet. Roof & furnace updated. Fully fenced in back yard. Deck. Desirable Large backyard. $139,900. Windows & Doors 2008. Long term clean tenants. of the information contained herein. neighborhood. $239,900. $209,900. BAY STATE AUCTION CO, INC. NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com MAAU#: 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 2828, 1428, 2526, 2484

111 East Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts Each Office Independently 508-943-9306 508-987-0767 1-800-552-7444 Owned and Operated Southbridge: CHEAP COMMERCIAL Stubridge: One of a kind beautiful Condo loaded Southbridge:Prime Commercial Property Licensed in MA & CT PROPERTY!! 4328 SF. 4 rooms, 2 large with costly upgrades. Exquisite Condo with 8 rooms located downtown Southbridge. Fully rooms, office, waiting room, 1 bath. 2012 4 bedrooms 3 baths. Each closet has been upgraded with closet organizers. Lower level all finished including rented with almost 6000 sf of retail space. Rubber roof on part of building. Being used Jacuzzi/hot tub. Living room, bedrooms and lower Three separate units. Electrical, roof, and Jules T.A. Maureen Ellen John Adrienne Sandi Jim as a dance studio with monthly income of level have built in cabinetry custom made for the seller. heating updated. Money maker! Over Lusignan King Cimoch Therrien Kokocinski James Grzyb Counihan $1100. Nice condition. Owner retiring. Attached 2 car garage. So much storage! Location a $30k a year! Super visibility!! Excellent www.Century21LakeRealty.com • www.WebsterLake.net #1 on the Internet Priced way below assessment! $71,900. premium for commuters! $299,900 condition. $325,000. Lake ReaLty Listings Always Needed - We’re Always Busy Selling!!!

SOLD SOLD SOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT CHARLTON – 8 Chelsie Way! ANGALIE WEBSTER – 124 Lower Gore Rd! WEBSTER – 24 Linwood St! Well CHARLTON – 2 Ponnakin Hill Rd! Nice SHREWSBURY – 747 Grafton St! 8 AUBURN – 13 Inwood Rd! Cute 6 Room STURBRIDGE – 13 Main St! Work & Live AUBURN – 5 Pinedale Rd! Updated 7 ESTATES! 2,500’ 10 Rm Colonial! 4 Bdrms, Completely Renovated 7 Rm, 3 Bdrm Maintained 2 Family! Each Unit Consists Updated 7 Rm Split! .92Acre Corner Rm Cape! .5 Acres off Route 20! Great Cape! 2-3 Bedrooms! All Hardwoods on Here! Completely Remodeled! “Turn Key” 1st Rm, 4 Bdrm Cape! Appliance Cabinet Kit! 2.5 Baths! 3.02 Acres! Cul-de-sac! 2 Ranch! Kit w/New Tile Flr, SS Appliances, Of An Eat-In Kit w/Gas Range, Pantry w/ Lot! SS Applianced Kit w/Center Isl, Business Location! House Needs Total Both Levels Under Carpeting! Finished Flr Beauty Salon w/CAir, Handicapped Bthrm, Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwds! NEW 20x22 Liv Story Grand Foyer! SS Applianced Kit w/ Granite Counters & Backsplash! Spacious Abundant Cabinets! 2 Carpeted Bdrms! Cathedrals & Skylight! Din Rm w/Slider Rehab! 1st Flr Consists of Eat-in Kitchen 2nd Floor with Bedroom & Office! Kit, Gas Heat! 2nd Flr - Applianced Kit, Liv Rm, 2 Rm out to 14x20 Deck! 1st Flr 2 Bdrms w/ Isl! Huge Liv Rm! Formal Din Rm! 1st Liv Rm! Refinished Hrdwds! Updated to 12x16 Deck! Cathedral Liv Rm w/Brick w/Built-in Hutch! Large Liv Rm! Master Lower Level Playroom! Vinyl Siding! st Knotty Pine Heated Sun Room Or Den! Full Bdrms, 1.5 Baths, New Oil Furnace! 13 Parking Laminate Flrs! Recent Full Bath! 2nd Flr Flr Master w/Bath! 1 Flr Laundry! C/ Bthrm! New Siding, Entry Doors, Electrical Baths w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/Screened Porch! Frplc & Pellet Stove! 3 Bdrms! 2 Full Bedroom w/Closet! Office! Full Bath! Replacement Windows! Oil Heat! Spaces! 2 Car Garage! Sep Utilities! Town w/2 Bdrms w/Laminate Flrs! Laundry w/ Air! In-ground Pool w/Pool House! 3 Car Service! Finished Lower Level! Fenced Newer Roof, Siding & Windows! Updated Baths, Whirlpool Tub! Frplcd Fam Rm! 2nd Flr Has 4 Bdrms w/Closets! Vinyl 8,276’ Level Lot! Shed! 1 Car Garage! Services! Rte 20, 84 & 90! Washer & Dryer! 2 Sheds! Town Services! Open House Directory Garage! $488,000.00 Backyard! Shed! $208,900.00 Furnaces! Garage! $219,900.00 Garage! $289,900.00 Windows! $249,900.00 $179,900.00 $329,900.00 $222,900.00 ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD SOLD (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse SOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT MILLBURY – 197 W. Main St! 5 Rm, 2 Bdrm CHARLTON – 44 Oxford Rd! 8 Rm WEBSTER – 33 Douglas Rd! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 9 Asselin Ave! Hospital DUDLEY – 20 Williams St! Nice 7 Rm DUDLEY – 7 Kayla Lane! 8 Rm Colonial WEBSTER – 25 North Main St! DOUGLAS – 93 Monroe St! 10.97 Colonial w/Farmers Porch! 1.38 Acres! Raised Ranch! Over 5 Acres w/Small Pond! (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community Near! Brian Acres! Ideal 7 Rm Split Entry! Cape w/3 Car Garage! SS Applianced ATTENTION INVESTORS! 4 Family! ACRES! Updated 1867 8 Rm Farm- Set On 1.84 Acres! Applianced Granite Cape! Great Location On 1 Acre Lot! Home New Quartz Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm Cabinet Eat-in Kit! Carpeted Liv Rm w/ Nicely Landscaped .57 Acre Lot! In-Ground/ Kit w/Oak Cabinets & Corian Counters! 4/4/4/4 Rms! 2/2/2/2 Bdrms! Consists house! Flexible Floor Plan! Loads Kit! Frplcd Dining Rm! Living Rm w/ needs considerable updating and may not Above Ground Pool! SS Applianced Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm & Din Rm w/Hrdwds! of 4 Kitchens, 2 Bedrms Each Unit, of Charm! Frplc Liv Rm! Fam Rm w/ Hrdwds! Cathedral Ceiling Family Rm! qualify for traditional financing! Being sold AS w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Slider to 8x40’ Deck! 3 Carpeted Bdrms w/ Sunroom w/Hot Tub/Skylights! 3 Spacious Liv Rm! 4 Bdrms! Master (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront Din Rm w/Slider to Sunroom! Liv Rm w/ 4 Living Rms One Unit with Built-Ins Cathedrals! Slider to Deck! Din Rm! 3 Bedrooms! Spacious Master, Master IS! Title 5 Passed but there is Town Sewer in Ample Closets! Full Bath! Lower Level w/ Bdrms! Master Bath & Walk-in Closet! Frplc! 3 Bdrms! Updated Bath! Frplc Fam & Fireplace! 4 Full Baths! Laundry In 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Car Attached Ga- Bath! 2.5 Baths! 1st Floor Laundry! Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 16X30 Deck! 2 Car Carpeted Fam Rm! 4th Bdrm, 2nd Full Bath! 2 Tile Bathrms! Buderus Furnace! the Street! Easy Access to Rte 146! Close to Garage! Shed! 2016 Roof! Many Updates! Rm! 2 Z Oil Heat! 2 Car Garage! Shed! Town Services! Fenced Backyard! Units! Full Basement w/Storage! Needs rage! Additional 3 BAY, 50x85’, GARAGE Farmers Porch! Deck! Attached 2 Car Laundry! Workshop! Minutes to Rte 395! Garage! $359,900.00 Singletary Boat Ramp! $120,000.00 $344,900.00 $279,900.00 $244,900.00 TLC! Walk Up Attic! $169,900.00 BUILDING! $594,500.00 $179,900.00 ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SOLD ONSOLD DEPOSIT SUNDAY, MARCH 11 WEBSTER – 42 Cushing Rd! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 10 Arkwright Rd! Attention WEBSTER – 56 Chase Ave! Well WEBSTER – 47 Harris St! Custom Built Ranch! Cabinet Kit w/SS Appliances & Investors & to Owner Occupy! 2 Family! Maintained 2 Fam! 6/4 Rms! 3/2 Bdrms! 6 Rm Ranch! .43 Acre Lot! Eat-in Kit w/ Tile Flr! Dining Area w/Corner Hutch! Fr- 8/7 Rms! 3/3 Bdrms! 2,500’ of Living! Each Applianced Eat-in Kits! Formal Din Rm! Oversized Pantry! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Bay HOLLAND plc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Has Kit w/Breakfast Nook, Dining & Liv Carpeted Liv Rm! Large Bdrms! Updated Window! 3 Large Bdrms w/Wall to Wall Full Bath w/Tile Flr! Den w/New Carpet! Rms & Den! 1st Flr w/Pellet Stove, Deck Full Baths! Skylight! Hrdwds! 6 Panel Drs! Carpets & Large Closets! Den! Full Bath 2Z Oil Heat! Furnaces 1 Yr Old! Newer w/Linen Closet! Semi-Finished Lower New Electrical Service! Partially Finished w/Enclosed Porch! 2 Car Garage! Updated Plumbing & Electric! Fenced Yard w/Patio! Level w/Full Bath! 10yr Young Roof! Basement! Garage! Screened Porch! Windows! Newer Roof! Minor Cosmetics Lake Hamilton S 11-1 $159,900 Remax Advantage / Joann Symzack 774-230-5044 Shed! Town Services! $239,900.00 $219,900.00 Newer Gas Furnace! $229,900.00 Needed $199,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 48 Laurelwood Dr! Reid Smith Cove! One of the Lake’s Best Lots! Beautiful 10 Rm, 3,686’ Contemp! WEBSTER LAKE – 18 Bates Crossing! South Pond! Beautiful Sunrises! Huge Eastern WEBSTER LAKE – 901 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 334 Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Lakeside Ave! To have your open house listed in this directory 104’ Waterfront, 228’ Rd Frontage, 33,628 Sq. Ft, or .77 Acres! The Best on Market! Gradual Sloped Lawn to Beach/Shore! Exposure! 8 Rm 3,100’ Custom Contemporary! 2.43 Acres! Substantial Privacy! Home Features Isl! Prime Beachfront Townhouse! Middle Pond! South Facing! Well Maintained 100’ Waterfront! Huge Views of South Private Rd w/Woods Across Street! Location, Slope to Water, View & Exposure, Things You Can’t Change, After that it’s Endless Possibilities! Open Flr Plan w/Magnificent Views from Every Rm! 3 Bdrms, 3 Baths, 6Rms! 1,874’! Open Floor Plan! Applianced 7 Rm Colonial! Applianced Oak Kit! Din Rm Pond! Western Exposure = Fantastic One’s Imagination! Front, Back, & Side Yards, Space to Roam, Entertain, Park & Expand! Main Level, White & Black Cathedral Ceilings w/Skylights! European Kit w/Center Isl! Modern Frplc Liv Rm w/Glass Granite Kit w/Hrdwds! Din & Liv Rms w/ W/Hrdwds! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Lake Sunsets! In Time for Summer! 5 Rooms Granite Kit, Center Isl w/Gas Range & Sink, Wall Ovens! Din Area! Lake Facing Din Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral Open Sliders Open to Waterfront Balcony! Master Bdrm w/en-suite Bath, Separate Shower, Jacuzzi Hrdwds! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Views! Cathedral Ceiling 3 Season Sunrm of Rustic Charm! Real Log Summer to Sun Rm w/Water View! Lake Facing Office/Possible 4th Bdrm! Half Bath! Upstairs, 3 Bdrms, 2 Bathrms! Amazing Lake Tub, Walk-in Closet & Attached Laundry! Lower Level Bdrms Share Private Bath! C/Air! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Tile Flr! Recent CAir, Overlooking Lake! Lake Facing Master Suite, Cottage! 10,924’ Lot Allows for Room please contact Sandy at 508-909-4110 Facing Master, Bath w/Whirlpool, Steam Shower, Dble Vanity, Cathedral w/Skylight & Laundry! Walk-out Lower Level w/ Attached Garage w/Work Space! Detached 2 Car Heated Garage w/Workshop! Greenhouse! Gas Heat & Windows! Trex Deck! Garage! Master Bath! 3Bdrms! 2 Baths! Sandy Beach! to Expand! Remodel It! Tear it Down! Frplcd Fam Rm, Summer Kit & 3rd Full Bath, 3.5 Total! C/Air! Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage & More! $1,100,000.00 Panoramic Lake & Estuary Views! $950,000.00 BOAT SLIP! Heated Pool! $424,900.00 $469,900.00 Build New! $359,900.00

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OPEN HOUSE SUN 3/11 1:00-3:00 Woodstock, $474,900 NEW LISTING Hampton $850,000 NEW LISTING Woodstock $330,000 NEW LISTING Sterling $145,000 NEW PRICE Woodstock $450,000

Quaker Hill $225,000 bhhsNEproperties.com/170055130 bhhsneproperties.com/170056031 bhhsNEproperties.com/170057566 bhhsNEproperties.com/170027908 64 Scotch Cap Rd., Unit 147 bhhsNEproperties.com/170034930 10 room executive Colonial w/a great 30-acre horse property w/indoor arena. Wonderful Contemporary 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 18.24 acres of beautiful nature. bhhsNEproperties.com/170055181 3 BR, 1 BA. Newer heating system. floor plan for entertaining. 4-5 BR, Stunning views & fenced-in pastures. 2300 SF w/3.85 acres. Open concept Comfortable & spacious living Thames Landing condo w/2 BR, Newer appliances. Vegetable and herb 3 BA, 2.8 acres, 2 car garage, Abuts Air Line Trail. Beautiful 4 BR w/hrdwd flrs. New siding, sliders, gas w/hrdwd floors throughout. 2.5 BA. Water views, hardwood floors, gardens. Move in ready! w/master suite! w/in-ground pool. fireplace & generator. Location is private & peaceful. granite kitchen, & 1 car garage w/EZ Lauren Heidelberger Cliff Dunn John Downs Amy Archambault John Downs highway access. 860-933-0735 401-523-0291 860-377-0754 860-377-2830 860-377-0754 Joseph Collins 860-336-6677

Woodstock $550,000 Thompson $395,000 Congratulations, February Top Agents! Woodstock $234,900 Woodstock $399,900 Top Listing Top Selling Top Buyers Agent Agent Agent

bhhsNEproperties.com/G10212359 bhhsNEproperties.com/170047945 bhhsNEproperties.com/G10215815 bhhsNEproperties.com/170018993 Sweeping valley views! Waterfront on recreational Two homes on one property, Great price for this 5 BR Colonial in Stunning Antique home. 19.55 acres Quaddick Lake. .21 acre lot, 4 BR, great rental possibility! Enjoy the desirable East Woodstock setting! with pasture, develop-able land 3 BA, wood stove &solar panels. views & sound of the rushing water A must see! and 4 outbuildings. New patio, dock & boats to stay. Gosselin John Mary & Joseph from the porches! Elizabeth Zimmer John Downs Mary Collins Team Downs Collins Brooke Gelhaus 860-617-2191 860-377-07 860-336-6677 860-428-5960 860-377-0754 860-336-6677 860-336-9408

Woodstock $270,000 Brooklyn $274,900 Woodstock $199,900 Putnam $4,000/mo Land For Sale Griswold $250,000 Plainfield $299,900

bhhsNEproperties.com/170030855 bhhsNEproperties.com/170033414 bhhsNEproperties.com/170049046 bhhsNEproperties.com/170046106 bhhsNEproperties.com/170048993 bhhsNEproperties.com/170048992 3 BR, sunroom with tile, wood floors, Peacefully situated across the street Location! Location! 2696 SF Beautiful Cape on a quiet back road. 28.8 Acres 100’ of waterfront on 3 BR Ranch on 3.79 acres 1546 SF fire place, new roof, windows, heating w/ water views to Bungay Lake! commercial space for lease with The property offers 2 car garage, Pachaug River. plus finished basement. system, well. So many updates! Spacious kitchen & dining area. ample parking. Convenient to I-395. 3 BR, with 2.5 bath-A must see! Possible subdivide. Possible horse property. Come and view! Large living room. A must see! Kiona Carpenter Peter Baker Peter Baker Rachel Sposato Catherine Howard Vivian Kozey 860-933-3305 860-634-7298 860-634-7298 860-234-1343 860-234-2901 860-455-5363

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY, MARCH 10 THE BAD TICKERS SATURDAY, APRIL 14 WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA St. Patrick’s Day Every Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. POULTRY SEMINAR AT KLEM’S Starting late afternoon BEEKEEPING SEMINAR AT KLEM’S CADY’S TAVERN 2:00 p.m. Playing your favorites 11:00 a.m. 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) With Nutrena guest speaker, with some Irish Pub songs thrown in! Learn the basics Chepachet, RI Amelia Noll 308 LAKESIDE Instructed by Mary Duane 401-568- 4102 KLEM’S 308 East Main St. KLEM’S 117 West Main St. East Brookfield, MA 117 West Main St. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Spencer, MA 774-449-8333 Spencer, MA FRIDAY NIGHT 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) HEXMARK TAVERN www.klemsonline.com SATURDAY, MARCH 24 www.klemsonline.com AT SALEM CROSS INN 260 West Main St., West ROADHOUSE STRANGERS EASTER BUNNY PICTURES AT KLEM’S FRIDAY, APRIL 20 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brookfield, MA 9:00 p.m. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT 508-867-2345 Rock & blues band that opened for Hop on in - pets and children welcome! $5.00 donation to the Spencer KLEM’S www.salemcrossinn.com Three Dog Night & Grand Funk Railroad 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 308 LAKESIDE American Legion KLEM’S Come visit the dogs and cats available 308 East Main St. KLEM’S East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333 117 West Main St. Spencer, MA 117 West Main St. FRIDAY, MARCH 16 508-885-2708 (Ext 104) Spencer, MA www.klemsonline.com 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) Woodstock Academy presents the www.klemsonline.com MARSHALL TUCKER BAND with opening act Cold Train at the Center for SATURDAY, APRIL 28 the Arts on the Woodstock Academy South EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TRAP SHOOTING Campus, 150 Route 169, Woodstock, CT AT KLEM’S Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Admission tickets can be purchased for $35 10:00 a.m. Open to the public A limited number of premiun tickets, which SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Buy or sell! $12.00 per round includes include admission to a pre-show reception, KLEM’S clays and ammo can be purchased for $100 The reception will 2:00-4:00 p.m. 117 West Main St. NRA certified range officer be held next door at the Head of School’s NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Spencer, MA on site every shoot home and will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres OPEN HOUSE 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) AUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB and beverages.Tickets can be purchased at Meet the faculty, take a campus tour, www.klemsonline.com 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA woodstockacademy.org/tickets learn all that NDA has to offer. 508-832-6492 For more info, contact Kimberly Kossuth, ONGOING SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT Director of Enrollment at HUGE MEAT RAFFLE RAFFLE KLEM’S 508-757-6200 (x 229) or email admissions@ First Friday of the month 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. nda-worc.org ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Early Bird 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come visit with dogs and cats available Every Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1st table: 7:00 p.m. KLEM’S SATURDAY, APRIL 7 CADY’S TAVERN Auburn Sportsman Club 117 West Main St. Spencer, MA 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA KLEM’S FISHING EXPO 401-568-4102 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 508-832-6496 www.klemsonline.com Reps, experts and the latest gear for 2018 TRIVIA TUESDAYS SATURDAY, MARCH 17 KLEM’S 117 West Main St. at 7:00 p.m. BEEKEEPING SEMINAR AT KLEM’S Spencer, MA Cash prizes 11:00 a.m. 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 308 LAKESIDE 308 East main St. Learn the basics www.klemsonline.com TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS Instructed by Roland Sevigney East Brookfield, MA 7:00 p.m. register 774-449-8333 KLEM’S 7:30 p.m. start up 117 West Main St. HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Spencer, MA 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 508-892-9822 www.klemsonline.com

6 • The Villager • Friday, March 9, 2018

546 CEMETERY LOTS 575 VACATION RENTALS Home TownTToown Service, own-to-TT own BIG TIME RESULRESULTSLTSTS RECYCLE CENTER WORCeSTeR COunTy NOW BOOKING MONITOR memORiAl pARk: Paxton, NEXT SUMMER MA, Garden of Heritage. Plot Part time position open ******** Wed 7am to 12noon 535C 1—2, Asking $3,000. CLASSIFIEDS Place y o u r a d t o d a y ! (508) 248-7750 Call t o l l ffr e e Sat 8am to 4pm or v i s i t o ur w e b s i t e Inquire @ www.northbrookfield.net CAPE COD 550 MOBILE HOMES 215 North Main Street South Dennis 1-800-536-5836 off Rte. 134: pARk mOdel: Located at 130 YARD SALES 508-867-0201 Highview Campground, West ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Brookfield.Seasonal 4/15-10/15 **************** Two Bedroom with Addition and deAdline fOR Storage Shed. (508) 873-6312, AppliAnCeS fOR SAle: exCellenT iTemS fOR nORdiTRAC exeRCiSe, EX- 298 WANTED TO BUY 319 HEALTH CARE Washer, Dryer, 2 air condition- yARd SAle (508) 867-8736 SAle!!TV ARMOIRE: Solid ERCISE BIKE, LARGE PET ROFESSIONALS ers Call 508-278-6958 SuBmiSSiOnS iS mOpedS & OldeR SCOOTERS P Wood, Corner Space, fits CARRIER, THREE SPEED AND MOTORCYCLES. Call 40” flat Panel, 57h x 40w x MEN’S COLOMBIA BIKE. nOOn mOndAy Travis. (774) 242-9227 565 ROOMS FOR RENT 24d, Space for Electronics BEST OffER. (508) 278-3988 fOR All pROfeSSiOnAl mediCAl 010 FOR SALE and Storage. $300 OBO. LG mASS. Weekly SeRViCeS, inC. in Sturbridge Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, WAR ReliCS & WAR 2 twins) 1 bath home with WASHER AND DRYER: RememBeR yOuR SWeeT- pApeRS SOuVeniRS WAnTed: is looking to hire HHA’s, CNA’s, ROOm fOR RenT on Prindle 12’ COnTRACTORS Enclosed heART: Collection of Victorian full kitchen & microwave, Models WT5070CW and deadline subject to WWII & EARLIER CA$H PCA’s, and Homemakers. Bilin- Hill farm, Charlton 508-320- Trailer: $2,400. Dewalt Laser & Era hand-painted items ALL DLEX5170, Large Capacity change due to holidays WAITING! Helmets, Swords, gual/ Spanish speaking encour- 3273 or 508-248-7335 washer/dryer, screened in Stand $275. 4 Adjustable Wall with roses: vases, rose bowls, aged to apply. 508-347-9400 and TrueSteam, Like New! Call for more info Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, porch w/ picnic table, grill, Brackets $140. Ladder Racks $500 for pair, $300 if sold pitchers, chocolate pot, cake EOE sets, planters. No reasonable Badges, flags, Uniforms, etc. cable TV. Outdoor shower. for Truck $125. Engine Stand ******************** separate.In Northbridge, Call offer refused. 508-237-2362 Over 30 Years Experience. On dead-end street. $50. (508) 892-9595 (508) 801-6367 Auburn mOVing SAle 3/17 & 3/18 575 VACATION RENTALS Near shopping, theater, Call David 1-(508)688-0847. 325 PROFESSIONAL 1949 inTeRnATiOnAl hAR- 235 Blackstone St., Uxbridge. I’ll Come To YOU! restaurants, bike trail, finlAnd Blue fOx SeARS 12” BAndSAW. New Almost everything must go! HELP WANTED fishing, playground, VeSTeR CuB TRACTOR: JACkeT: By Michael Valente CAPE COD TIME SHARE Total Gym. (774) 241-0027 10 minutes from bay and Runs Well, Two New Tires, Size 8, very good condition. FOR SALE: Edgewater BASed in north Brook- ocean side beaches. Attachments Include Snow $100 OBO. Vintage Black Beach Resort, 95 Chase Av- Plow, Harrow, Cultivator, and Small Bureau $75.00. Printer’s 200 GEN. BUSINESS 300 HELP WANTED field: Home Every Night. American Sable Coat, sz. small Antique Drawers $20.00 Per. Class A Driver And/Or Gen- enue, Dennisport, MA 02639 Land Plow. $2,500. (508) 248- $50 OBO 508-864-4075 On the water, Studio (Unit Off season rates available 6860 fake Brick fireplace With eral Mechanic for 18-Wheel Heater $140.00.Kitchen Chairs. 205 BOATS 310 GENERAL HELP Trailer Trucks 706). Permanent Week 33 fly ROdS - 2 ALBRIGHT Call Janet 1991 hARley dReSSeR: Spare Tire P225/60r16 Eagle ANTED ****************** (August). Deeded rights.You’ll A/5 490 9 fT. #4 RODS. 2 15’ STARCRAfT Aluminum W at 508-865-1583 55,000 Miles. Runs Great! GA With Rim $45.00. Vanity Contact H.R. Salem Trans- own it for a lifetime & can be Orvis reels Battenkill BBS II. CAnOe with Keel. $350. Call $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of Table & Chair $135.00. Car dOuglAS puBliC port, LLC.(800) 262-9081 passed down to your children after 6 pm, or email Asking $300 each or best Equal Value. BASS BOAT Sunroofs $100.00 Per. Home- (508) 278-2083 SChOOlS Substitute Custodi- and grandchildren. $5000. June at offer. 508-347-3145 (508)347-3145 16 1/2fT LUND Very Good made Pine Coffee Table And 16fT OldTOWn OTTeR ans - Interested candidates [email protected] Condition! MANY EXTRAS should send a letter of intent, re- fOR SAle 8’ pOOl TABle: Two End Tables$100.00. An- kAyAk: 2 Person, Paddles for more information $3,750 O.B.O.Call for Info (508) sume, and three recent letters of 400 SERVICES Red felt/Slate. Excellent tique Lamp Jug $40.00. Antique Included. $500. (508) 347-9979 943-5797, Cell (508) 353-9722 recommendation to: Jeffrey Kol- Condition! $400. CALL (508) Croquet Set $40.00. Wood Truck Ramps 8 foot $100.00. 2013 miRRO-CRAfT 14’6” lett, 21 Davis Street, Douglas, 988-0698 442 LICENSED DAY Drop Leaf Cart $50.00. End Boat Trolle1416 2013 40HP MA 01516. All appointments are 1BeAuTiful dW mOBile fOR SAle dR mOWeR: Table W/Drawer $50.00. End Yamaha Motor, full Cover conditional based on a satisfac- CARE hOme IN GATED SENIOR Electric Start with Attachments- Table W/Drawer $60.00. Call 1- Hummingbird fish finder, tory CORI and SAfIS Back- MOBILE HOME PARK Snowblower with Cab, Chains, 508-764-4458, Many Extras, Boat, Motor, and ground check per 603 CMR ************************* $16,000. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 500 Watt Generator, Wood- 1-774-452-3514 2014 Trailer Like New, Ready to 51.00 The Douglas Public The Commonwealth of working kitchen, dining room, chipper. Like New Condition. Go! Call (860) 935-0340 Leave Schools welcomes and is open massachusetts Office of Child LLR & 2 florida rooms, com- Original Cost $5,000. Selling for SnOW TiReS: Like new (4) Message. Price $8,500.00 to all students, and offers oppor- Care Services requires that all pletely furnish. 863-682-6473. $3,500. (860) 774-6944. firestone Winter force 215/60- tunities in all approved programs ads placed in the newspaper for 725 AUTOMOBILES Lakeland, florida Old TOWn CAnOe: 1931 old 15. $240. BECKETT BURNER, and courses of study without re- child care (daycare) in your 700 AUTOMOTIVE WOOD AND/OR town 18’ restored Maine guide 2011 SuBARu OuTBACk - fOR SAle CONTROL AND AqUASTAT: gard to race, color, sex, sexual home include your license num- 1gAS BOileR: outdoor reset COAL IRON STOVE: $500 or canoe. Clear resin coated, 136,000 miles, great shape, reg- Runs great, Instruction, wiring orientation, gender identity, reli- ber control by Tekmar, save on your best offer. WOOD PELLET Mahogany gun wales and 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES ular maintenance, roof rack, heating bill! $199 or best offer. and owners manual $250. AR- gion, national origin, homeless- STOVE $500 or best offer. Call caned seats, a third seat CAR COVeRS: Custom fit, trailer hitch, back-up camera. 508-735-8095 TIfICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE ness, or disability. 454 HOME 508-471-0959 mahogany caned seat and Excellent Condition. (Hail, Snow $7500. 508-688-7666 WITH STAND : 6 fT. Storage back. Paddles included. Perfect 2 lAzy BOy leATheR- IMPROVEMENT Protection). Audi A4, A5, and fOR SAle: Rich Brown box included. Excellent condi- for the wooden canoe FOSTER PARENTS swivel rocker recliners, beautiful $ Subaru CXT. NEW LASER 740 MOTORCYCLES Leather Sectional with Chaise. tion $50. CAST IRON CHRIST- enthusiast. $5800.00. (508)479- WANTED: Seeking Quality rich mahogany color. Less than CUT fLOORMATS for recent Very Good Condition. Asking MAS TREE STAND: Beautiful Homes Throughout Central 1 PAINTING 1982 hOndA gOldWing 0230 A4. Email: aspen400@ 1 year old, perfect condition. $450. Call (508) 320-7230 $20. SUNBEAM WHOLE MA To Provide Foster Care ASpenCAde: 25,500 Original $500 each. 774-280-2639 To Children In Need. 24/7 Interior/ verizon.net. SAVE $$ HOUSE HUMIDIfIER: Used, 265 FUEL/WOOD Miles, One-Owner, Recent works great, 6-7 gallon, faux Support. Generous Reim- Exterior Tires, Battery, front fork Seals, 2 TWin BedS: Complete, In ****************** wood cabinet on casters. $50. fiReWOOd: Cut, Split & bursement. $1000 Sign-On 720 CLASSICS Plus Cover, 2 Helmets, Extras! Excellent Condition. 508-423- full lengTh mink Power Washing Size 12. New $2,400. 14” SNOW CHAINS: Used, Delivered. Green & Seasoned. Bonus. Call For Details. $3,000 or Best Reasonable 4824 COAT: Carpentry 1951 fORd CuSTOm Asking $300. 508-612-9263 very good condition $25. 15” Wood Lots Wanted. Call Devereux Therapeutic Fos- COnVeRTiBle: V8, Standard Offer. (774) 696-0219 • FREE ESTIMATES • ****************** CABLE SNOW CHAINS: New Paul(508)769-2351 ter Care. (508)829-6769 Transmission with Overdrive, 4 SnOW TiReS -235/50 R18 • FULLY Insured • 1985 hOndA eliTe mOTOR $45. Call Ed. 508-479-9752 Excellent Driver & Show-Car. 101T used 2 months- paid • Reasonable Rates • SCOOTeR: 150 CC’s, Only $42,900. (860) 377-7230 $800, asking best offer. 508- gARmin gpS 12xl 284 LOST & FOUND Rich O’Brien 2,257 miles, Original Owner, Ex- 414-2474 personal navigator: power- 1977 CORVeTTe Automatic, SOlid ROCk mAple PETS cellent Condition. $1,200. Call ful 12 channel receiver, mov- Painting Red, Rebuilt Original Motor Bedroom Set: full Box Spring & 28 Years Of Experience Dave (508) 765-0656 ******* ing map graphics, backlit dis- 350HP, Rebuilt front Suspen- Mattress $450. Cracker Barrel Did you find 6-pieCe TWin BedROOm play for night use. New!! Per- (508)248-7314 sion, Rebuilt Rear End with 3:55 2005 hOndA Reflex Rocking Chair Brand New! $75. Gears, Excellent Body, Solid 18k miles, Looks SeT fOR SAle: Matching fect for Hunters, Boaters, and SCOOTeR: Rocker/Glider Chair $75. Hutch your pet? frame, Painted and Restored in and Runs Great!$1,700. Please headboard, footboard, 5-drawer Hikers. REDUCED $125/best fuRniTuRe dOCTOR: Have Top Comes Off $75. Three 1996, Runs Excellent, No Win- Call (508) 335-2747 chest, 6-drawer dresser with offer. (508)347-3145 Or find a home hAmpTOn inn STuR- your furniture Professionally mirror, and night stand in dark Piece White Wicker Outdoor ters! $11,000 obo. Call or Text BRidge is now hiring for the fol- restored at Reasonable rates. 774-318-7014 AmeRiCAn iROn hORSe oak. In very good condition. Set, Loveseat and Two Chairs for one? glASS TOp pedeSTAl lowing positions: front Desk As- furniture face lifting, painting, (2005): Pro-Street Softail, 3,000 Asking $500.00 or best offer. $100. (508) 764-6425 “”64” TBiRd: Very Good Con- TABle: Silver base, 36”high, sociate, Night Auditor. Apply in striping to Refinishing, caning and miles, Polished 111 S&S Motor, Call 508-846-5486 dition, Older Restoration, 390 with attached 24” round top Person: Hampton Inn, 328 Main repairs. ANTIqUE DOCTOR, 6-speed, Dual Disc, 280 Rear, SWAmp mOTOR BRAnd Automatic, Runs Strong, Black ******* $120. GLASS TOP fOR A St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Daniel Ross (508)248-9225 or Right Hand Drive, Bought Left- neW!!! Swamp runner w/ 5’ with Red Interior. Asking TABLE 1/2” Thick, 44” Square (860)382-5410. 30 years in over in 2008. $11,000 or bo. long extension propeller. Preda- business $13,500 obo.(774) 230-4156 All BeST OffeR MOVING $100. (508) 347-8942 311 PART-TIME (508) 733-8020, (774) 280-9865 SALE: 6 Chairs, Two wedding tor engine, 6-1/2 HP, 212cc, pa- WAnTed - 1930/31 Model A gORgeOuS hAnd- dresses size 14 & 18; Mother of perwork and book. Used 2 HELP WANTED ford rear steel fenders for either CAn-Am SpydeR mOTOR- CARVed China Cabinet from bride dress size 18; Bridesmaid hours; not even broken in! a 2 door sedan or a 4 door CyCle fOR SALE: 2011, Ex- China $4,000 New, $1,500 500 REAL ESTATE dresses, size 18; Piano; 2-draw Asking $500 or best offer!!! 508- 2nd ShifT pART-Time diS- Phaeton. 508-981-4813 cellent Condition, 13,000 Miles, OBO. Cherry Dr Table & Six filing cab. Green Sofa & 885-3697 pATCheR - for 1-3 nights a One Owner, Never Saw Rain. Chairs $900 OBO. Oak Table & LET US KNOW!!! week. We will train qualified Loveseat; 4-burner gas grill; 505 APARTMENTS FOR UTOMOBILES Asking $10,500. A Lot of Extras! four Chairs $75 OBO. Dove- 725 A Patio Table w/ Glass Top; Pres- TOOl ShedS Made of Texture Please call us so that we applicants. Dispatch Solutions (508) 248-5406 Tailed Dresser $80 OBO. (860) RENT 1999 fORd muSTAng sure washer; 6 Chairs; Umbrella 1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260; can take your ad is an E/O/E. All applicants must 630-4962 8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv- COnVeRTiBle: 35th Anniver- Tools, Axes; Recliner; Twin pass a pre-employment drug dudley - 2 bedrooms, 2nd 745 RECREATIONAL ered, Built On-Site. Other Sizes out of the paper... sary Edition. 121,000 miles, 5 Beds; Desks; Book Cases; TV. screen and criminal back- floor, off street parking, washer/ JAmAiCA WiCkeR queen Available. CALL (413) 324-1117 speed manual transmission, V- VEHICLES (774) 262-0442 Town-To-Town ground check to be eligible for dryer hookups, gas heat, no Bed Set: Head & foot Board, employment. Call 508-347- 8, Great Condition Inside and Woman & Man’s Dresser, 2 smoking, no pets. Reference, 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, Aluminum OuTSide pATiO TReeS/fieldSTOne: Classifieds 5000 or email slawson@ Out! Always Garaged. $4,500 or Nightstands. Paid $5,400. Ask- credit check. $700 a month. White, ONLY $8,995. Herb fuRniTuRe WITH CUSH- Trees- Evergreens, Excellent mobilemedtransport.com best reasonable offer. Call (508) ing $1,200. 2 SEATER 508-909-4111 first, last, security. bill.anderson Chambers Toyota of Auburn, IONS: 6 Swivel Chairs, Lounge Privacy Border. Hemlocks- 943-7705 to See LANCER POWER CHAIR [email protected] 809 Washington Street, Auburn, Chair, Three-Seat Glider, Two- Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for 4’ Long, Olive Color. NEVER dRiVeRS WAnTed 2008 Jeep liBeRTy: V-6, 4 MA (877) 906-1649 Seat Glider, Glass Coffee Table, $99. Colorado Blue Spruce 286 LIVESTOCK niCe 3-BedROOm apartment BEEN USED! Asking $350. 20 hours a week, split shift. Dri- wheel drive, sun roof, towing Glass Side Table, Will Sell Indi- (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New in Webster, great neighborhood, (508) 461-9621 hORSe Bedding: Pine Bag ving special ed children to pkg., well-cared for by 1 owner, vidually, Excellent Condition, England fieldstone Shavings 3.25 cubic feet, school in Spencer, Leicester nice back porch. 3rd floor, smoke-free. 107,000 miles. Never Been Outside! (508) 234- meC 650 pROgReSSiVe Round/flat, Excellent Retaining $4.85/each. HORSE HAY for and Worcester areas washer hook up, no smoking, $6500, John 508-949-2112 2573 lOAdeR: w/ extras $250. Wallstone. $28/Ton Sale Big Squares 3’ x 3’ x 71/2’ Call: 508-885-5778 no pets. 1st, last, and security. 400 ANDERSON WINDOW (508) 278-5762 Evening 2009 CheVy hhR SpORT Angle iROn CuTTeR for Square Bales. EXCELLENT for or: 508-885-5788 $950 mo. 860-933-6817 51x32 RO $200.THERMATRU 53+K miles, 2 new tires, heated Shelving 4W296, HK Potter Horses. West Brookfield. Call DOOR 36-80 Left Hand Inswing TWO dReSSeRS best offer. mAinTenAnCe nORTh BROOkfield - cozy leather seats, remote start, 2790. Normally Sells for $700. (508) 867-2508 full View with Grill $185 or best Custom made parlor cabinet, gROundSkeepeR/ CuS- 2 bedroom apartment third floor am/fm radio, cd player, sunroof, 760 VANS/TRUCKS $50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm, offer. (508) 892-9595 $1500. Glass door hutch - best TOdiAn - The Southbridge 1st and last month’s rent $700 title in hand, minor body dam- 2008 RAm (BighORn) (508)867-6546 offer. John Deere snowblower 298 WANTED TO BUY Housing Authority is accepting 508-868-7184 age. $4800 OBO 508-949- mOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V resumes for the part-time 18- 0440 8am-6pm only TRuCk: Hemi Motor, 4 Door, In (like new) $700 - must be seen! SOuThBRidge - Section 8 BICYCLES FOR SALE: One 1725RPM, 56 frame $30. 5HP, ROuTe 169 AnTiqueS: hour per week position of Great Condition, Only 37,000 Call for appt. 774-507-6315 Welcome! 6 room, 3 bedroom Men’s And One Women’s 230/460V 1740RPM, 184T 884 Worcester St., South- Maintenance Groundskeeper/ 2011 dOdge ChAllengeR: miles. Call for more info. SERI- Bicycle Specialized Crossroad apt. New kitchen, bath, wall, ceil- 305 hp V6 SE auto w/slap stick OUS INTERESTS ONLY. (413) frame/TEfC $100. 5HP, TWO SOfA TABleS: ONE bridge MA. Looking To Custodian. This position re- Size Medium, Avenir Seat, ings, paint, flooring, lights, ap- Mango Tango w/black strips 245-9651 230/460V 3495RPM, 184T DARK OAK w/ Shelf Under- Purchase Antiques And quires that the applicant have Himano Revoshifts, 7 Speeds pliances, W/D hookup available. 59,000 miles, Loaded, remote frame/TEfC $100. 4 Motor neath $125. ONE MAHOGANY Collectibles Single Items Or knowledge of building mainte- & More, Mint Condition. Avail. ASAP. No pets. 413- 531- start. $14,500. 508-864-1906 Speed Controls Hitachi J100, COLORED $100. Both Very Entire Estates. We Buy It All nance, custodial, and 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT A Must See. Asking 2433 400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm- Good Condition. Can email Pic- And Also Do On-Site Estate groundskeeping skills. Duties 2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000 $175/Each. Call (508) 347- 1997 BOBCAT 763 skid steer 8:30pm 508-867-6546 tures. (774) 239-3006 Sales And Estate Auction. will include performing ongoing miles. Well-maintained, 3rd row 3145. SOuThBRidge - three bed- loader in great condition. 1800 We are now accepting deal- and routine, repetitive tasks as- seats, black, one-owner. mOVing SAle: Hillsboro full- room, living room, dining room, hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics ers for our multi-dealer group sociated with interior and exte- $11,000. 508-688-7666 COlleCTiBleS - Crockpots, Size Iron Sleigh-Bed with Box TWO uSed ReClineRS, $75 $2100. 617-706-6736 shop. Call Mike Anytime rior cleaning/upkeep of kitchen, bath, pantry, hard- jugs, antique flat metal irons, a Spring & Mattress. Excellent each. Dishwasher, bought new, (774)230-1662. grounds such as cleaning wood floors. No pets. 1st, last, variety of old glass lanterns, jew- Condition. $1,000. Walnut never used, $225 or best offer. common areas, offices, lavato- security. 774-200-8795 elry making materials, tools, and Dresser & Nightstand and 508-764-3567 please leave ries, emptying trash, pruning other collectibles. 508-234-5766 full/queen Headboard. Excel- message lent Condition $450. Beige Re- trees, raking, mowing, and 525 HOUSES FOR RENT COmpleTe mAChine clining Lift Chair $350. White WOOd STOVe - good heater manual snow and ice removal. BROOkfield SmAll ShOp: Bridgeports, C & C Couch and Blue Velvet Chair & for workshop, garage, or green $ BUY & SELL $ Position requires the use of hOuSe On SOuTh pOnd: 1 Milling Machine, Lathes, Air floral Chair $450. 48” Round house $100 or best offer. 508- ALL GOLD & SILVER ITEMS hand and power tools. Must be bedroom, Washer-dryer Compressors, fork Trucks, Drill Slate and Cherry Coffee Table 943-6520 Specializing in able to undestad and follow in- hookups, Oil heat, Year-round, Presses, A Complete Mezza- with Matching End Table $500. numiSmATiC COinS, structions, maintain schedules Applianced. $850/month nine 3,500 sq.ft. NEVER IN- Antique Dining Room Set; Table WOOdSpliTTeR: 21 Ton, gold & silver of any as it relates to State and fed- 413-262-5082 STALLED! Pallet Racking, Elec- w/ Six Chairs, Buffet Server, Horizontal/ Vertical $1,600. form! eral tracking requirements. tric Pallet Jacks. (508) 792-9950 China Cabinet & Secretary. floor Jack $20. Shop Vac 16 CORI verification required. Job WeBSTeR - very nice 3 bed- Excellent Condition $1,500. Gallon $50. Craftsman Qualified with over 30 years expe- description available upon re- rooms, split, stove, dishwasher, queen Size Hillsboro Iron Bed Sanders, Home-Lite Chainsaw, rience & quest. Resumes will be re- CRAfTSmAn ROll Around refrigerator, 2-stall garage, nice w/ Beautyrest Black Box Spring Wheeled Bikes. 8 Barrels for A a following of many ceived through March 20, Tool Box: 6 Drawers, yard, on dead end. $1500, first and Mattress. Excellent Condi- floating Dock $10/Each. Glass satisfied customers. 2018. The Southbridge Hous- 52Hx34Wx19D $100. Com- & last. 508-943-2670 tion. $2,000. (508) 987-2419 Top Table 42”X68” $50. Player ing Authority is an EqUAL OP- puter Desk 23Dx30Hx47W We also sell a nice PORTUNITY AffIRMATIVE Piano (Needs Work), Includes 546 CEMETERY LOTS $30.00. Glass Chess Set neW BAlAnCe SneAk- 140 Rolls. $1,000. Dishes for 8 selection of fine jewelry, ACTION EMPLOYER. Ashlie $15.00. Poker Chips/ Aluminum eRS: 3 Pair, Black Leather Still In Box. GPS Garmin 255, antiques & collectibles. E. Wolf, Executive Director, 2 CemeTeRy plOTS: Garden Case $20.00. Leapfrog 6 Books Walking Shoes, Velcro Close, Canon Power Shot Camera Southbridge Housing Authority, of Honor, Lot #156A Spaces 1-2, $25.00. Call (508) 867-4546 Never Worn! 91/2 Wide. 1010x. (508) 885-3136, (860) Bring in your items & see what 60 Charlton Street, South- Worcester County Memorial Park, $60/each. (508) 637-1304 bridge, MA 01550 phone: 508- eleCTRiCAl mATeRiAl: 888-5207 they’re worth. You won’t leave Paxton, MA. $2,500 each or both disappointed. 765-5858, fax: 508-764-2574 Industrial, Commercial, Resi- niChOlS and STOne for $4,000. (774) 272-1921 Honesty and fairness are our dential. Wire, Pipe, fittings, Re- Pedestal Dining Table: best policies! CemeTeRy 2 peRSOn lOT lays, Coils, Overloads, fuses, 78”x60”plus 18” Extension, 6 100 GENERAL PAXTON MEMORIAL PARK in Breakers, Meters, Punches, Side Chairs $800. Harden Gold Lee’s 314 FOOD SERVICES Valor Section. Plot #445. Two Pipe-Benders. New Recessed Wedge Sofa Excellent Condi- Coins & Jewelry Together, Prime Location. Troffer, flourescent 3-Tube T-8 tion $400,. (774) 241-0141 SOuThBRidge puBliC $5,000 or best offer. Call (508) 277V fixtures Enclosed $56 105 BULLETIN BOARD 239 West Main Street East Brookfield SChOOlS - food Service 892-4003 Each. Call 5pm-8:30pm. nORdiC TRACk TRl625: Storeroom Clerk/Custodial po- Recumbent cycle w/stabilizing (Route 9 - Panda (508)867-6546 in SeARCh Of: We are sition. Responsibilities include WORCeSTeR COunTy floor bar for secure balance. looking for Luis Santiago Garden Plaza) (508)637-1236 regularly lifting 30-50# boxes, memORiAl pARk: Garden enTeRTAinmenT CenTeR: TREADMILL - for therapeutic fit- quinoes of Worcester Court, general cleaning. Driver’s li- OAK 4’9”W 4’9”H 17 1/2”D. (508)341-6355 (cell) of faith, Paxton, MA. 2 LOTS ness (walking & jogging) (for up Worcester. If seen, please cense required. Apply at Excellent Condition, Has Drawers fOR SALE. BUY ONE fOR to 400 lbs.) $300 each OBO contact Worcester family www.southbridgepublic.org, and Shelves $150. Call (508) 347- $2,500. GET 2nd LOT fOR TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com both in excellent condition. 508- Probate Court 508-831-2200. click on the “Careers” tab. 7492. Can email picture 892-3998, 508-723-4452 fREE!! Call Dick. 508-612-9263 Friday, March 9, 2018 • The Villager • 7 8 • The Villager • Friday, March 9, 2018

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