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Reminder to Mendon Residents A Farewell to Winter? Nomination Papers Now Available
By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist A reminder to Mendon residents that nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk’s office for those interested in running for elected office. The Annual Town Election is scheduled to take place on May 15. A total of 11 offices are up for re-election. Their term lengths and current office holders include Moderator for one year, Jay Byer; Selectman for three years, Christopher Burke; Town Clerk for three years, Margaret Bonderenko; Board of Health for three years, Thomas Fichtner; Assessor for three years, Kevin Rudden; Park Commissioner for three years, Thomas Belland; Water Commissioner for three years, Dean D’Alessandro; Taft Public Library Trustee for three years, Kelley Aubut; Mendon Upton Regional School District Committee for three years, Leigh Martin; Planning Board for five years, James Quirk; and Housing Authority for five years, Mary F. Garagliano. Candidates have until 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 27 to turn in their completed nomination papers to the Town Clerk. Residents who have not already registered to vote may do so in the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours, in any town clerk’s office in Massachusetts, at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, at certain state agencies or by using the Mail-In registration form. The Mail-In form is available at the Mendon Post Office, Taft Public Library, and at any town or city hall in Massachusetts. The last day for Mendon residents to register for the Annual Town Election is Wednesday, April 26. The last day to obtain an absentee ballot is May 14 at noon. Residents should also mark their calendar for Friday, May 4, the date of the Annual Town Meeting. The last day to register for the Town Meeting is Friday, April 13. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on those days to register new voters. Anyone with questions on their voter registration status or questions on running for office should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-473-1085 or [email protected]. Regular office hours are Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Friday.
Several Upton Incumbents Take Out Nomination Papers By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist As of Friday, February 9, it appears several incumbents are preparing to run for re-election by taking out their nomination papers. Upton’s Annual Town Election is scheduled for May 15. Incumbent Kenneth Glowacki has taken out his nomination papers for both Treasurer/Collector and Board of Commissioner of Trust Funds; both offices have three year terms. In addition, David Loeper has taken out his nomination papers for the one year Moderator’s office, as has Jay Ferris for the three year Cemetery Commission’s seat. Alfred Holman has taken out papers to run for re-election to the Board of Health, a three-year commitment, for his third term. Other offices up for election and the current office holder include Board of Selectmen for three years, Robert Fleming; Assessor of Taxes for three years, Kelly McElreath; Mendon Upton Regional School District Committee for three years, Tanna Jango; Planning Board for five years, Gary Bohan; Cemetery Commission for two years, that seat is vacant; Recreation Commission for three years, Richard LaCross; and three Trustees for the Public Library for three years, William Taylor, John Robertson, and Laurie Wodin. With spring just around the corner—it officially begins on March 20 The last day to register to vote in the Annual Town Election or at the Annual Town Meeting is Friday, and Easter is April 1 –it might be time to take a look back at winter. April 13. The Town Clerk’s office will be open that day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting is Mendon photographers, Carole Carnovale, who took the pictures Thursday, May 3. Anyone with questions on their voter registration status or on nomination papers should of a bluebird on a snowy branch and the frozen waves on a snowy contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-529-3565 or email [email protected]. Regular office hours Nipmuc Lake, and Steve Bigda, who got a photo of an icy tree ring, are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday captured a few scenes from the winter of 2017-2018. No matter what from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the groundhog says, locals are all hoping to bid farewell to winter. Nomination papers are available now at the Upton Town Clerk's office and must be returned with 40 signatures of registered voters by March 27.
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2 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Michael Soares Announces Run for State Representative WILLIAMS-PEDERSEN By Kevin Rudden INC. Staff Reporter/Columnist Since 1902 FUNERAL HOME, Milford Finance Committee member Michael Soares has announced that he is running as a Republican in the David A. Pickering & Andrew D. Pickering November 6 state election for the Tenth Worcester District State Representative seat currently held by Democrat Brian Murray Funeral Directors of Milford. The district represents Milford, Mendon, Hopedale and one precinct of Medway. The state primary to determine which candidates will be on the November ballot will be held Michael Soares on September 4. “After giving it much thought, I have decided to pull nomination papers to run for State Representative of the 10th Worcester district", Soares said. “I believe Governor Baker has a vision for a better Massachusetts and I 45 MAIN STREET would like to be a partner to bring about that change. UPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01568 “I want to ensure Massachusetts stays competitive by making it more business friendly and keeping taxes low for both businesses and taxpayers alike. We need to 508-529-6992 keep Massachusetts communities safe by preventing it from becoming a sanctuary state while still being compassionate to those known as ‘Dreamers’ who were brought here as minors under no control of their own,” he said. “I want to protect the rights of everyone in Massachusetts and minimize Government intrusion into our personal and private lives. The 10th Worcester district is neither very liberal nor very conservative and deserves to be represented by a moderate who will not blindly vote with his or her party. I promise to be approachable, listen to the district, and act accordingly. I know this will be hard work, but with your support I know we can bring positive change to Massachusetts,” Soares said. Soares is employed by Roche Diagnostics Corporation as field engineering specialist.
2018 Draft State Rail Plan Update
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a two-week extension of the public comment period for the 2018 Draft State Rail Plan to March 2. MassDOT held a public meeting in Worcester on January 29 and in Springfield on February 2 to discuss the draft of the State Rail Plan. Over 100 attendees came out to learn about the plan and share their questions and comments. The public meeting presentation, which summarizes the contents of the draft plan, is now available on the Mass.gov website, State Rail Plan, along with the full draft plan. The most recent State Rail Plan, which was released in 2010, can also be found on the website. Anyone interested in the long-term plan for rail service in the Commonwealth is encouraged to send in thoughts, concerns and ideas to MassDOT by email, Planning@ dot.state.ma.us or by US Mail to: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4150, Boston, MA 02116, Attn: Jennifer Slesinger – State Rail Plan. Public comments must be submitted by Friday, March 2.
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RUMINATIONS A VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY Selectman (3 yr) By Kevin Rudden By Al Holman Assessor of Taxes (3 yr) Long-term changes in our MURSD Committee (3 yr) weather patterns have a way of Cemetery Commission (2 yr) sneaking up on us. It is that time of year for citizens to stand for election to Recreation Commission (3yr) Back in the late 1980s, when town offices. Citizens need to come forward to help run our I was serving on the Mendon Conservation towns. Citizens need to come forward and become engaged in Trustees of Public Library (3 yr) – 3 positions Commission, one of my fellow board their community. Upton Housing Authority (5yr) members was Dean Wiegers – a botanist and I know it is easy to go to work, come home and just assume It is a sad statement when the Selectman seat has nobody then-owner of the Mendon Greenhouse on that someone else will run the town, and if you don’t like it, running for the office and the School Committee seat has nobody Hastings St. The commission went on a field you will just call and complain to the Town Manager. The running, which impacts the town and our children. These are just walk through the Mendon Town Forest, and thing is somebody needs to be in that office to receive the call two of the offices that are key to the town of Upton. The apathy is a Dean pointed out a few pine trees that he said and the Selectmen are the people that hire the Town Manager. clear statement of lack of interest in our town. shouldn’t be growing in the Northeast part of It is up to the citizens to sit in that Selectmen’s seat to resolve What kind of example will that give to our kids? Please come the country. those issues that the Town Manager needs guidance on. forward and help run your town. It will be time well spent. These particular pine trees typically grew in See front page articles for more information on how to run And that’s looking out my window - hoping that people come the Carolinas, Dean explained, and then went for office in Upton and Mendon. forward to run for those office. Send a clear message to our kids of on to say that there were starting to be reports Here are the offices in Upton that as of Tuesday, Feb.13 have everyone’s civic responsibility. of things like this – plants growing out of their no one running for: “normal” climates. It would be a good 10 to 15 years later before I heard the terms “global warming” or “climate change.” But, over the past few decades, I have MYSTERY PHOTO FOR FEBRUARY 2 noticed that our weather patterns seem to be different than they were when I was younger. During the past three weeks, I got some hard data on just how different: Daniel Brown, Climate Change Program Coordinator for Mass Audubon, gave two presentations at Mendon Town Hall as part of the town’s Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) planning workshops. The weather pattern changes are: • The annual average temperature in Massachusetts has risen by 2.9 degrees since 1895; • Total annual precipitation in Massachusetts has increased by 15 percent since 1895 – meaning 1.2 trillion additional gallons of Thanks to Karen O’Brien for our February 2 Mystery Photo. Taken in the spring of 1987, it shows members of a water falls on the state each year; group who had just planted daffodils in front of the old Taft Public Library next to Town Hall. The girls, l-r, are • The agricultural growing season in Katie Shea, Jennifer Stewart, Barbara Woodfin, Kristen Rounsley, Holly Vandersluis and Karalyn O’Brien. Sandy Massachusetts has expanded by 11 days Rounsley sent in a guess in which she got almost every name correct. since 1950; and, • The heaviest one percent of storms in MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEALS Massachusetts has increased by 55 percent since 1958. Free, nourishing meals offered monthly to all 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch, St. Mary of the Main St., Milford. Sponsored by the Bethany So, what does this mean for us? Brown in the local community. Assumption Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl St., Community. 508-478-0010. outlined the climate changes we should expect Second Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Dinner, St. Mary of Milford. Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Last Friday 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity the Assumption Parish, Small Hall, 27 Pearl Society. 508-473-2000 Episcopal Church, 17 Congress St., Milford. to see between 2040 and 2069 – if we do St., Milford. Sponsored by St. Vincent DePaul Third Thursday Also sponsored by First Methodist Church nothing to modify our environment: Society. 508-473-2000 5:30 p.m. Community Supper, United Parish, of Milford. 508-473- 8464 or office@ • The annual average temperature will go up Last Wednesday 1 Church St., Upton. Donations accepted. trinitychurchmilford.org another five degrees; 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reservation, three days ahead by calling 508- Last Saturday 6 to 7 p.m. Brown bag lunch/ • There will be 20 more days each year with 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by 529-3192. dinner, Unitarian Universalist Church, 23 temperatures above 90 degrees; First Methodist Church of Milford. 508-473- Last Thursday Pine St. Milford, use side door. Sponsored • There will be 33 more days each year with 8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford.org 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, by Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Milford. temperatures below freezing; and, 5:30 p.m. Community Pasta Supper, St. Paul’s 17 Congress St., Milford. Also sponsored by [email protected]. • There will be 232 percent more storms Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St. (Rt.135), First Methodist Church of Milford volunteers. Every Sunday 4:30-6 p.m. Supper, Unitarian Hopkinton. Sponsored by the Hopkinton 508-473-8464 or office@ trinitychurchmilford. Universalist Church, 23 Pine St., Milford. 508- giving us greater than two inches of Christian Service Connection. 508-435-4536 org 473-3589, or [email protected]. precipitation. or StPaulHopkinton.org. Every Friday Our use of energy will change because of these Every Thursday 12 noon Lunch, Blessing Barn, 146 South weather changes: • We’ll have 11 to 24 percent more warm winter days by the 2050s, meaning lower winter heating costs, but… • We’ll have 59 to 151 percent more warm Town Crier Snowman Contest summer days by the 2050s, meaning more energy will be needed for cooling off. Create the Biggest Snowman or Snowlady • Where and when it was built Brown’s predictions are grounded in data from that you can! • And its size, height and width, to federal, state and various college studies that Take a photo of your creation, with as [email protected] stretch back 123 years. 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6 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Obituaries Library Museum Pass Program Frank P. Braney UPTON- Frank P. Braney, 71, of Upton, With February School passed away on Wednesday, January 31, vacation starting and the winter 2018 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare- doldrums setting in, now might University Hospital surrounded by his be a good time to visit one of loving family. He was the husband of Rita the area’s many attractions at a L. (Rousseau) Braney. discount thanks to the Museum Born in Fall River, he was the son of the Pass programs available at the late Frank and Pauline (Skypek) Braney. Taft Public Library in Mendon He attended St. Stanislaus Parochial and at the Upton Town Library. School and graduated from DeLaSalle Both programs are made Academy in Newport, R.I. He also available thanks to the generous graduated from Belknap College in support of the Friends of the Center Harbor, N.H. Taft Public Library and the Frank was employed as a Contract Friends of the Upton Town Administrator for Meditech for over 30 years retiring in 2006. Library. He was a communicant of St. Gabriel the Archangel Church where Enjoy a peek at a tropical paradise at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut he served on its building committee and was a lector. He was a Taft Public Library member and Past Grand Knight of Mumford Council #365, Knights by using the discount passes available at the Taft Public Library in Mendon Residents of Mendon can and the Upton Town Library. Mystic Aquarium photo of Columbus. He was also a member of the Research and Building reserve the passes at the Taft Committee for the Upton Fire Station. He also served on the Upton Public Library by calling 508- Community Preservation Committee for several years. Throughout his 473-3259 or stopping by the library. Passes can usually life he always was actively involved in his sons’ various activities and be picked up a day or two in advance of the date of use, also served as president of the PTO at Our Lady of the Valley. depending on the type of pass requested. Frank was always humble and willing to help others in any way C/W Mars patrons residing in other towns cannot possible without hesitation. He was an avid world traveler and loved an reserve passes in advance. However, passes are available adventure. to non-Mendon residents if still available the day before In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Frank Braney, III the date of use. Call the library to see if the pass you and his wife, Theresa, of Northbridge and Michael R. Braney and his would like to use is available. wife, Susan, of Holden; one sister, Barbara Simcock of Fall River and The Mendon passes are: three grandchildren, Frank Braney, IV, Meghan Braney and Emily • Old Sturbridge Village: Valid for four half- Braney. price daytime admissions-not valid for evening His funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, February 6, at St. programs. http://www.osv.org/ Gabriel the Archangel Church, Upton. Burial followed in St. Patrick’s • Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Allows for half-price Cemetery, Whitinsville. admission. Two people per card and children six and In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to under are always free. http://www.towerhillbg.org/ Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box, 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574 or • Roger Williams Park Zoo: Show the pass to the at ccals.org cashier to receive a $3 discount for any combination Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Williams- of up to four Adults, Seniors, and/or Children. This Pedersen Funeral Home, Inc. pass is valid only for regular Zoo hours. https:// rwpzoo.org/ • Davis Farmland: Pass admits up for four guests at a $5 discount. Library pass is valid weekdays only. Open April through October. Adults much be Joan L. Hayward accompanied by a child 12 or younger. https://www. davisfarmland.com/dffa_wp/ Upton - Joan Lorraine (Eden) Hayward, • Historic New England: Present the pass for free 85, of Crockett Rd., Upton, passed away admission to Historic New England’s 36 historic on Saturday, February 3, 2018. properties and the Library & Archives. http://www. Born on June 25, 1932, Joan grew up in historicnewengland.org/ Milford, the daughter of Charles and Ruth • Providence Children’s Museum: Redeem the pass (Moore) Eden. Joan was predeceased to receive half-price admission for up to four by her three younger brothers, Charles people. Each pass is good for one week. http://www. Using the discount passes available at (Chuck), Paul and Roger. childrenmuseum.org/ local libraries residents can see the arms Joan graduated from Milford High • Ecotarium: 50 percent discount for up to two adults and armor collection at the Worcester Art School in 1950 and attended Fitchburg and two children in one vehicle. Children under two Museum. Worcester Art Museum photo State College where she met her future free. http://www.ecotarium.org/ husband, Roy. Joan was married to Roy • Worcester Art Museum: Free General Admission for two adults. 17 & younger are always for over 50 years until his passing in free. http://www.worcesterart.org/ 2003. They lived in Vineyard Haven, • USS Constitution Museum: Show the card at the Museum’s front desk for free admission. Limited Ashland and in Upton for close to 60 to parties of nine or fewer. One pass per party please. https://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ years. • Pawtucket Red Sox: Pass is good for six General Admission Tickets for $21; or $4 per ticket up to six Joan was a devoted mother to her four children, Lisa, Leigh, Stacy tickets. Patron must turn in pass at PawSox Box Office for actual game tickers. http://www.pawsox. and Lynne. In her 40’s, she pursued a career in hairdressing, an interest com. of hers from high school. She was a hairdresser at Arlene’s Beauty Salon • Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Conn.: Use the pass and save $5 off per person for up to four people. in Hopedale for over 20 years in a job she loved. Good on general admission only. http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ Joan was private and committed to her family who she considered her greatest joy and accomplishment. Upton Town Library She leaves behind her son, Leigh Hayward and his fiancée Laura A. The Friends of the Upton Library Museum Pass Program is open to all Upton residents with library Barbato of Upton; three daughters, Lisa and her husband Stephen Basile cards in good standing. To reserve passes, stop by or call the library at 508-529-6272. of Boston, Stacy Hayward and Lynne and her husband Gene DiPoto The Upton passes are: of Upton; nine grandchildren, Erik K. Hayward and his wife Carrie, • Boston Children’s Museum: 50 percent off up to four admissions. 617-426-8855 Taylor K. Hayward and his wife LynnEllen, Kaari K. Hayward and his • Davis Farmland: Pass admits up for four guests at a $8 discount. Open April through October. wife Misty, Ryan H. Basile and his husband Julio, Krista H. Basile, Eden Adults much be accompanied by a child 12 or younger. 978-422-6666 H. McCloskey and her husband Michael, Trevor H. Parente, Drew H. • Ecotarium: Admits two adults for $7.50 each and two children for $5 each. 508-929-2700 DiPoto and Marla Joan DiPoto, and two great-grandchildren, Rylee • Massachusetts State Parks: Free parking and admission at most Massachusetts State Parks. Visit the Joan Hayward and Freyja Eden McCloskey. MassParks website for more information. Funeral services were private and there are no public visiting hours. • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Admits two for $10 each. 617-267-9300 Memorial donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the American • Museum of Science, Boston: Admits four for $10 each. 617-589-0100 Lung Association1661 Worcester Rd., #301, Framingham, MA 01701 • Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Conn.: Save $5 off per person for four people. 860-572-5955. or to the Kathryn A. Basile Foster A Dream Foundation, P.O. Box • New England Aquarium, Boston: Admits four people for $10 each. 617-973-5200 7338, Port St. Lucie, FL 34985. www.FosterADreamFoundation. • Providence Children’s Museum: Admits four people for 50 percent off. 401-273-5437 org. Arrangements are under the direction of Buma-Sargeant Funeral • Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence: $3 off admission for up to four people. 401-785-3510 Home, Milford. • Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston: Admits two for 50 percent off. Donated by The Blackstone Valley Gardeners. 508-869-6111 • Worcester Art Museum: Free admission for two people. 508-799-4406
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 7 Upton News Upton Ice-Out Contest Under Way Selectmen Approve The Upton Men’s Club has Frosty out on the ice of Pratt Pond and ready to hold out until spring. The past two years Conservation Restriction he went down early, this year – who By Michelle Sanford knows? Pull out the Farmer’s Almanac Staff Reporter/Columnist or other favorite weather forecaster and During a February 6 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved a conservation guess what date and time Frosty goes restriction on a small parcel of land located on Crockett Rd. The approval comes down. The correct or closest guess wins after two discussions between the Selectmen and the interested parties, which win the 50/50 up to $500. At the end of included the land owner, Metacomet Land Trust representative Mike Penko, and each month, until Frosty breaks through Open Space Committee Chair Bill Taylor. the ice, there will be a drawing held The 2.7 acres located at 9 Crockett Rd. is owned by resident Jodie Naze, who is from tickets sold to date. Get a guess in moving. Naze subdivided her property and wanted to protect the second parcel now and be in all the drawings. by deeding it to the Metacomet Land Trust (MLT), a nonprofit regional land Entry forms are available at trust serving 15 communities. The MLB was seeking the conservation restriction. UptonMensClub.org. According to Taylor, the town’s role will be to ensure that Metacomet is abiding by Proceeds from the event will help the terms and conditions of the conservation restriction if it’s approved. fund the Upton Men’s Club scholarships, As part of the deed, the owner asked the MLT to include a condition of no beautification projects and other hunting on the land. “Based on past experiences, she’s had various encounters with programs. Other fundraising events are Frosty is waiting to take the plunge in Pratt Pond thanks to the Upton Men’s Club. Guess the date hunters who were hunting too close to her house,” explained Penko. golf tournaments, Upton Fireworks, Initially, during a January 23 meeting, Selectmen Chair Robert Fleming Country fest, Father/Daughter Dance of the plunge and win. Visit UptonMensClub.org for more information. questioned the measure. “The town of Upton has an enormous amount of open and the Easter egg. space land,” he said. “We have Peppercorn Hill which is well over 100 acres and Visit the website or follow the club on not to mention the state forest. At what point do we say we have enough open Facebook for more information. space and are we going to deplete our tax role?” Selectmen Stephen Matellian also questioned whether or not the no hunting condition would be able to be enforced due to the parcel’s location near permissible hunting. However, after some additional discussion during the February 6 meeting, the Selectmen unanimously approved the conservation restriction. Matellian stated he The Upton Center Wish List walked the property and Fleming added, “I met with Mr. Taylor and am satisfied with the information I need.” The Upton Center has two items on its Wish List: WalMart gift cards for residents in The property will be available for LEGAL NOTICE need and Meals on Wheels Volunteers. To volunteer to deliver or to help prepare meals public use but there are no trails for Meals on Wheels, contact Al Vautour at 508-529-9094. To donate WalMart gift cards, there. Still Penko said residents CLASS II LICENSE contact the Center at 508-529-4588. could walk the property or possibly fish there. Parking would only be APPLICATION available on Crockett Rd. TOWN OF UPTON Other Business BOARD OF SELECTMEN In other news, the Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING Upton Town Library February opened the warrant for the May 3 Annual Town Meeting. The warrant Please be advised that under the will close on March 16. Also, Library provision of Chapter 140 of the Mass Vacation Week Trustee Camille Hamlet will be General Law the Board of Selectmen resigning from her position. In order The Upton Town Library will be hosting two events during the school district’s February will be reviewing the application of Vacation Week. for her remaining one-year term to be Gary Pizzillo, ATC Sales, 9 Walker Drive On Tuesday, February 20, Pumpernickel Puppets will be performing at Memorial School added to the Annual Town Election at 2pm. The library sponsored event is geared to ages 3 through 12 and is funded by a grant ballot, the Selectmen motioned to Upton requesting a Class II License at from the Upton Cultural Council. declare her seat a vacancy. Speaking 9 Walker Drive. The Board will review On Wednesday, February 21, the library will host a movie night of kids, age 10 to 16 at of the Town Election, nomination this application for consideration on papers are now available in the Town 6 p.m. Wonder will in the Gathering Room at the library. Registration is required. Please Tuesday, March 6 at 6:05pm at call the library at 508-529-6272 or visit UptonLibrary.org. Clerk’s office for anyone interested in running for office. Town Hall One Main Street, Upton, MA.
8 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton News North Upton Open Space Stewardship Plan
The Upton Conservation Commission a tribal historic preservation officer. The acres of mature forest to early successional information session about the plan on has developed a draft Land Stewardship plan will also consider input from other (young forest) habitat in order to increase Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m. Upton Plan for town owned properties off North town boards, including the Historical wildlife diversity. Approximately 35 percent Town Hall. A public hearing will be held on Street, including the Warren Brook Commission, Recreation Commission, of the 300-acre area will be managed with Wednesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in Upton Watershed, Howarth Glen, and Whitney Board of Selectmen, as well as members limited cutting to develop old growth forest Town Hall. Comments on the draft may be Conservation Areas, and two other town of the public. The plan describes the characteristics. submitted by mail or email at concomm@ owned parcels. This stewardship plan is forest, cultural and recreational resources To review the plan, visit the uptonma.gov through March 30. For more intended to guide management of the of the area, provides stewardship goals Conservations Commission webpage, information, please contact Scott Heim at properties for the next 10 years. The draft and recommendations, and proposes an https://www.uptonma.gov/land- 508-634-3664. plan considers information received from implementation plan. The plan proposes stewardship-committee/pages/stewardship- state and private conservation organizations to conduct timber harvesting within some plan-north-upton-open-space as well as from a consulting forester and areas, including conversion of five to 10 The Commission will hold a public
The Upton Center
The Upton Center is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by Garden Plots Sen. Moore Secures State phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are subject to change. Please call 508-529-4558 with any questions. Available for the Bond Funding for Local Friday, February 16 2018 Growing Free Manicures at the Center, 9 a.m. Priorities AARP Tax Appointments, Hourly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please schedule an appointment). Season State Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) announced that the Senate Senior Lunch at Miscoe Hill School, Van voted recently to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and departs at 10:40 a.m. Upton residents who would like to grow improvements of capital facilities across the Commonwealth. their own food but don’t have space for their Spending authorizations in the bill include bonds for state university and Monday, February 19 own garden can join the Upton Community Center Closed for President’s Day community college campus improvements, public safety and security facilities, Garden. Most plots are 4’ by 16’ raised beds clean programs, and priorities for Central Massachusetts. for growing organic vegetables, flowers and Tuesday, February 20 “This bill will allow the Commonwealth to maintain and improve capital Shopping Trip to Market Basket, Hudson, herbs. Elevated beds may be available for facilities across the state ultimately benefitting local residents,” said Moore. “The 9 a.m. gardeners who have difficulty accessing the legislation authorizes investments in sectors that are critical for the continued Love Your Pet Day Social, 12:30 p.m. standard height beds. success of our communities.” Plots are available to Upton residents and The bill authorizes the issuance of bonds for the improvement of capital Wednesday, February 21 Upton based community groups. There is a facilities and for general government operations, including the following local SHINE Appointments, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 participation fee to defray costs. projects: (Call for appointment) To sign up for the 2018 season Craft Time with Betty, 12:30 p.m. • $6.1 million for public safety improvements in the Towns of Auburn, email: Uptonmacommunitygarden@gmail. Millbury, Upton and Shrewsbury; com by April 15. Thursday, February 22 • $4 million to support increased capacity and expansion at Blackstone Valley Breakfast with the Town Manager, 9:15 a.m. Available plots will be assigned by Regional Vocational Technical High School; Seniors’ Storytime and Craft with Kids at lottery. a number of plots are reserved for • $400 thousand for accessibility improvements at the Upton Town Beach and Upton Library, 10:30 a.m. individuals with disabilities, seniors, and athletic complex; community groups. Please indicate if you fit In addition, the bill increases several project control and supervision, design Friday, February 23 into one of these categories. and construction thresholds for the Division of Capital Asset Management and Belly Dancing Class, 10 a.m. Maintenance, to keep pace with current costs of construction in Massachusetts. Shopping Trip to Walmart, Northbridge, 12:30 p.m. The bill will now be reconciled with a version passed by the House of Men’s Club Supper, 5:30 p.m. Representatives. To continue tracking the legislation, S.2279, please visit the Sen. Moore Hours Legislature’s website, MALegislature.gov. Monday, February 26 State Senator Michael O. Moore Lunch Trip to Olive Garden in Worcester, (D-Millbury) will hold office hours at the Depart at 11:30 a.m. Upton Center, 2 Farm St., on February 5 and March 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 28 Two Young Scientists at Work Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, Job Lots, Walmart Loop, Northbridge, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie, 12:30 p.m. Upton Men’s Club Monday Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Scholarships ZENgevity, 4 p.m. The Upton Men’s Club is pleased to Tuesday announce their Scholarship Award Program Card Players Group, 10 a.m. for 2018. A total of $4,500 will be given to Wii Games, 12:30 p.m. (No Wii Feb. 13 or 20) graduating High School level seniors, who are Upton residents attending any high Wednesday school and pursuing higher education at Computer Class, 9 a.m. any accredited school. Strength and Stretch, 10 a.m. Applicants will be evaluated primarily on Library Table, 11 a.m. their contributions to Upton. Canasta, 12:30 p.m. Applications for the 2018 scholarships are available from Nipmuc Regional High Thursday School and Blackstone Valley Regional Knit and Crochet Group, 10 a.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Vocational Technical High School guidance departments, and on the Upton Men’s Club website, UptonMensClub.org. Applications must be submitted no later than April 15. The Men’s Club Scholarships and other SHOP LOCAL projects are made possible by generous community donations during the annual golf tournament and other fund raising BUY LOCAL The Upton Town Library Upton Town Library recently held a S.T.E.A.M. activities spearheaded by the club. More Snowman Fun for young children. The youngsters learned about symmetry with information about the club activities, a snowflake art project, listened to a snowman story, and created snowmen out Support Your accomplishments and membership can be of baking soda and other ingredients, finally melting them with vinegar to see the found at UptonMensClub.org. chemical reaction take place. Lots of fun by all. Shown are Aviana Meehl, left, and Community Oliver England conducting one of the experiments. Upton Town Library photo
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 9 Upton News Selectmen Continue Budget Reviews By Michelle Sanford which will include small increases for Westgate also stated DPW training was and mileage reimbursement. With new Staff Reporter/Columnist contractual obligations, fixed costs, and level funded. “This is really an important construction expected to increase, it was Once again, budgets were a big part salaries. account,” he said. “I’m really glad to see agreed that compensation needs to be of the conversation during the Upton During the compensation discussion, we have it in our budget as its beneficial to addressed in the near future. “With their Selectmen’s meeting. During a February Selectmen Chair Robert Fleming send our employees out for training.” workload becoming increasingly more 6 meeting, draft budgets from the questioned whether additional clerical A discussion on the vehicle fuel account burdensome with their limited staff, we Department of Public Works, Code support may be needed for the DPW prompted a conversation on Upton having need to address compensation in FY 2020,” Enforcement, and the Board of Selectmen’s in order for the Director to be able to its own fuel station. “We don’t have our said Brindisi. were reviewed. concentrate more on the bigger projects own fueling depot here,” said Westgate, The Board of Selectmen’s budget was also First up, new DPW Director Dennis before him instead of certain clerical who explained therefore during an extreme addressed. Brindisi discussed the IT and Westgate presented the Selectmen his draft tasks. “I think you hit the nail on the head storm the town needs to rely on gas stations building maintenance budgets which will budget. Only being on the job for seven when it comes to the work of the DPW,” that may or may not be open. Westgate and now fall under the Town Clerk’s budget due weeks, this was his first time before the agreed Town Manager Derek Brindisi, Brindisi will investigate the costs related to Kelly McElreath’s new responsibilities of Board discussing new fiscal year finances. who went on to note many large projects to constructing a fuel depot. “There would those functions. He also noted an increase Westgate began with the Highway Westgate will be overseeing, including come a time when it would pay for itself,” in health insurance as well as a .5 percent division of the budget. “This year we’re the TIP program, a water main project, a said the DPW Director. cost of living raise for two employees. looking at a level funded budget so for the bridge project, and the annual pavement Building Commissioner Pat Roche also most part, you’ll see a lot of zeros as we management program. The funding for the reviewed his draft budget and discussed go through the budget,” he said Overall, clerical position could be taken out of the wages and salaries as well as expenses Highway will see a .69 percent increase enterprise fund. for continuing education, mailings,
Mendon News Mendon Selectmen Discuss Marijuana Referendum
By Michelle Sanford the state’s Cannabis Control Commission Still, before such a vote, the Selectmen establishments could operate. Draft Staff Reporter/Columnist (CCC) continues to sort out regulations. want to obtain input from various town regulations allow for on-premises licenses, During a February 5 meeting, the In addition to regulating recreational boards and committees, including selling marijuana on the side as part of a Mendon Board of Selectmen discussed a marijuana use, the CCC also issues licenses the Planning Board, the Economic secondary business, and marijuana delivery possible referendum concerning whether and provides oversight for establishments. Development Committee, and Agricultural businesses. The Commission is also or not to allow the sale of recreational During the November 2016 state Committee, on any concerns they discussing guidelines for marijuana cafes marijuana in town. election, voters passed the legalization of may have. Planning Board Chair Bill and pot sales at cinemas. The town passed a moratorium during recreational marijuana use and cultivation. Ambrosino, who attended the Selectmen’s “So if we choose not to do anything, a November Special Town Meeting to Mendon was one of the communities in the meeting, stated the Planning Board has it’s free reign as long as there’s a host allow town officials time to investigate state that supported the measure by a vote been in discussions with the Central agreement,” stated Burke on the possibility the impacts of recreational marijuana of 1,848 to 1,690. Still, during the February Massachusetts Regional Planning of bringing a referendum to residents. establishments in town. The moratorium is 5 meeting, Burke stated that residents have Commission in an effort to understand all Should towns move forward with selling set to expire in December 31, 2018. stated to him that although they “may have the pieces of the marijuana regulations and marijuana, buffer zones would be enforced Selectmen Chair Chris Burke stated it voted yes on its use, they don’t want to see any impending bylaws. wherein establishments must be located at had been a while since the moratorium it sold in town.” As a result, a referendum According to Town Counsel least 500 feet away from schools, day care had passed and wanted to make certain the vote may come to voters on whether or not Cindy Amara, the CCC continues to centers, and other places where children Board was staying on top of the issue as to ban pot shops in town. draft regulations on how marijuana gather.
State Sen. Fattman Mendon Cultural Council 2018 Grant Recipients
The Mendon Cultural Council has awarded 15 applicants • Mendon Town Beach concert by 4EverFab Beatles Office Hours a total of $5,396 in funding for the 2018 grant cycle. This Music (Fran Hart) State Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Sutton) will host year’s events include music at the Mendon Town Beach with • South Street Band concert, Mendon Town Beach office hours on Tuesday, February 27, at the Milford performances by 4EverFab music of the Beatles, and the South (J. Byer) Library, 80 Spruce St. from 4 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, Street Band concert. • John Root, Attracting birds, butterflies, and other March 5 at the Muffin House, 32 Hastings St., Mendon A full listing of grants throughout 2018 is as follows: beneficial creatures from 10 to 11 a.m. • Christin Barnett, Famous Artists for Kids Local grants are awarded from a pool of funds distributed Constituents are encouraged to stop by at any point • Green Leaf Garden Club of Milford, 50th Anniversary to Mendon by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a during the hour or may reserve a specific time by • Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band state agency that supports public programs and educated emailing Joe Zarrella at [email protected]. • Steve Henderson, Mabel and Jerry Play, Senior Center activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Decisions Those who cannot make the office hour may call 617- • Karen Arnold, Miscoe Hill Newspaper Club about which activities to support are made at the 722-1420 to schedule a meeting with Fattman. • Greater Milford Community Chorus (Linnea Silvia) community level by a board of municipally appointed • Blackstone Valley Community Chorus volunteers. Specific dates and times for the above events • Daniel’s Farmstead, Farmers market music series will be posted on Facebook at Mendon MA Cultural • Birch Alley Brass Concert - Bill Moffett Council and in local newspapers. Any resident interested • Claflin Hill Symphony, Year of the Teacher - Russian in serving on the council may email CulturalCouncil@ Romance MendonMa.gov. For more information, contact Joyce • Greater Milford Ballet - The Nutcracker Firth, Mendon Cultural Council Chair at JFirth@ • Miscoe Hill School - Play at Hanover Theater MendonMa.gov.
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10 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Mendon News Mendon Moving Toward MVP Status By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist A total of 35 Mendon town employees, volunteers, business people, and technical consultants took part in two successful Month of October workshops meant to help the town Buy 3 get one free! prepare and prevent in the case of a Shocks & Struts natural disaster. Last year, the Baker-Polito A number of Mendon stakeholders took part in two Administration announced workshops as part of the state’s Municipal Vulnerability that more than $1 million in Program (MVP). Shown is a presentation by Susan grant funding be awarded to Thomas, Blackstone River Watershed Association MVP municipalities through the Core Team. Anne Mazar photo Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP); Mendon received $15,000. The grant funding will go towards technical support, 508-473-3233 climate change data, and planning tools. Towns that go on to complete the program are 21 Hastings Street deemed MVP Communities and are therefore eligible for additional grants. A total of 71 Mendon, MA 01756 communities were awarded MVP grant funding in this round, including Milford as well. “Massachusetts is committed to combating and preparing for the impact of climate change, and our Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program is designed to ensure our communities can work together on building resilience with the best planning tools, data, and resources from the state,” said Governor Charlie Baker in a press release. TIRETIRE & AND AUTO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SERVICE CENTER As part of Mendon’s program, workshops were held in the town hall and split into 90Fulfilling MAIN all STREET, of your automotive UPTON two separate four hour sessions. During the first workshop, which took place in January, service needs since 1970 information was gathered discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the town’s hazard 508-529-7500 WILSONSTIREANDAUTOSERVICE.COM mitigation plan. AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE At the second workshop, held on February 7, the plan’s goals and concerns were prioritized as emergency response, bylaws for low impact development, flood prevention, inter- W F E departmental coordination, water, volunteers, and economics. W F E Part of the workshop also included a presentation by Stefanie Covino from the Mass Audubon Society featuring nature-based solutions which, if utilized through local planning and zoning, can help to prevent flooding, water pollution, erosion, and drought that also preserves wildlife and ultimately goes on to save the town money. Now that the workshops are complete, the next step will be for the Blackstone River Watershed Association to develop a final plan based on the information obtained in the workshops which will identify and map weaknesses and strengths related to infrastructure and natural resource risk profiles for the town, develop and prioritize actions and next steps for the community and its stakeholders, and identify opportunities to advance measures to help Free Pickup/Delivery & Shuttle Service further reduce the impact of hazards to strengthen Mendon and its neighboring communities. to Upton and Surrounding Towns!! According to Land Use Committee Chair Anne Mazar, once a draft plan is finalized, it will be www.wilsonstireandautoservice.com presented in a public forum giving residents the opportunity to comment on it. Any zoning changes or bylaws would be brought to voters during a town meeting.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 11 Mendon News
Town Manager Says FY19 Budget Nearly Complete Mendon Meetings
By Michelle Sanford a school resource officer, making the budget will be presented to voters during Tuesday, February 20 Staff Reporter/Columnist children’s librarian a full time position the May 5 Annual Town Meeting. Cultural Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Town Manager Kim Newman provided that will ultimately allow the library to Interim Fire Chief Hired the Mendon Board of Selectmen a brief expand its hours, and hiring a part time In other Selectmen news, after Wednesday, February 21 overview of the impending Fiscal Year building maintenance person. successful negotiations, the Board Finance Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m. 2019 budget and its progress to date. The Newman also noted there will be a approved a contract to hire interim Fire Thursday, February 22 conversation took place during a February large increase of 9.5 percent needed for Chief Richard Harris, who will serve Conservation Commission, 18 Main St., 5 Selectmen’s meeting. the Worcester County Retirement Fund in the position until a permanent chief Lower Level, 7 p.m. According to Newman, the new but hopefully a small increase needed for can be hired. Harris has served as an budget is about 85 percent complete health insurance. interim fire chief for several communities Monday, February 26 and the budget process is “running The Selectmen also noted they hope including Topsfield and Northborough. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. right on schedule.” Over the past several to make road improvements a priority For 33 years, he worked for the North months, Newman has been meeting with during the new budget year. Selectman Reading Fire Department, including Wednesday, February 28 department heads to discuss preliminary Rich Schofield noted the town has taken serving as the Department’s Chief. Finance Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m. numbers and will be meeting with the care of the schools, a new library was Prior to Harris’s hiring, Mendon’s Police All meeting dates, times, and locations are Finance Committee to work towards built, and currently a new police station Chief David Kurczy had been serving as subject to change. For the most up to date finalizing it. is in the work. As a result, they agreed the town’s fire chief after Public Safety information on Mendon meetings, including The Town Manager explained there are it was time to focus on the Highway Director Ernie Horn resigned more agendas or cancellations, view www. approximately $355,000 in requests from Department’s budget. than one year ago. The Selectmen are mendonma.gov. departments. Several of those requests, “The bottom line is there’s a lot to talk continuing their search for a permanent which have been deemed to be a priority, about,” said Selectmen Mark Reil of the fire chief with the assistance of Municipal Mendon Senior Center involve personnel and include hiring new budget. The recommended balanced Resources Inc. The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon residents 60 years of age or older, people with disabilities, and care givers. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from Troop 44’s Newest Eagle Scout 9 a.m. to noon, or call 508-478-6175.
Donald Halsing (third from left) became Friday, February 16 Miscoe Hill Valentine’s Luncheon, 11 a.m. Boy Scout Troop 44-Mendon’s 26th Eagle Scout last month. His Eagle Scout Tuesday, February 20 Leadership Service Project was creating Technology Class, 2:30 p.m. a container in which to properly dispose of old American flags. Seen with Donald Wednesday, February 21 are Scoutmaster Alan Koufos (left), his Free Movie, 1 p.m. Father, Bill (second from left), his brother Erik, (third from right), his Mother, Thursday, February 22 Michelle (second from right) and former Jewelry Class, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wellness Program, 10:30 a.m. Scoutmaster Michelle Lee (right). Troop 44 photo Tuesday, February 27 Technology Class, 2:30 p.m.
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Monday Food Pantry (First Monday of the Month), 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whole Foods, 9 a.m. Mendon Cribbage and Bridge, 9 a.m. Growing Up in Nepal Chorus, 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, February 17 at 12 noon, Democratic Town Tuesday Dorje Dolma, author of Yak Girl: Growing Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. Up in the Remote Dolpo Region of Nepal Committee Caucus Chair Exercise, 10:30 a.m. visits the Taft Public Library, North Ave, Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. Mendon. Dolma grew up high in the The Mendon Democratic Town Committee Hand and Foot (Canasta), 1 p.m. Nepalese mountains in a region bordering will be holding its yearly caucus on March 2 Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. Tibet. As Dolma makes clear in her at 7 p.m. at Mendon Town Hall. There will be a Evening Yoga, 6 p.m. memoir, the Dolpo Region, which is above 30-minute registration period beforehand. Wednesday 13,000, is a place of incredible beauty with The caucus will be held to determine which Shopping Van, 9 a.m. (Call to Reserve) snow-capped peaks and almost pristine residents will represent Mendon for voting Panera Bread, 9 a.m. wilderness, but it is also one of constant at the 2018 State Democratic Convention. risks and harsh survival. Her life there Representatives of various statewide Thursday centered around caring for her younger candidates will be there. Cribbage, 9 a.m. brothers and sisters as well as the family’s All registered Democrats and unenrolled Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. sheep, goats, and yaks. She began herding Mendon residents willing to register as Wellness Group, 10:30 a.m. (2nd and 4th at age five and was soon taking the animals Democrats are invited to participate. The Thursdays) Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. to higher pastures where she had to fight regular monthly business will commence after Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. off predators such as snow leopards and the caucus. Pitch League, 7 p.m. wolves. Her story covers the first 10 years of her life, from the days she spent in her primitive mountain village to her journey to the bewildering city of Kathmandu, and finally to a new home in America, where she received life-saving surgery. She later St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast went on to earn a Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado, worked as a Mendon’s Troop 44 Boy Scouts will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast from 8 preschool teacher and continues to work a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 17 at the Unitarian Church on Maple St., Mendon. Pancakes, on her art. sausages, juices and coffee will be served by the Scouts. There also will be Please join the Taft Public Library raffles. for this special event. No registration is Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and children ages four to 12; required. and free for children age three and under. Tickets will be available at the Dolma will give a book talk followed door on the day of the event. by a question and answer session and a Proceeds will be used to fund Troop activities. book signing. Part of the proceeds from Dorje Dolma all book sales are used to provide medical aide in Dolpo.
12 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Resolution Solutions
Tips to Cut Back on Sugar Courtesy StatePoint February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity to focus on cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease accounts for about one of Yes every three deaths. Taking care of your heart starts with diet and making healthy changes. Cutting down on sugar, which experts say most Americans consume far too much daily, is the perfect place to start. Processed sugars add empty calories and can disrupt metabolism, making weight loss or Aim high maintenance difficult and posing serious health risks. Americans on average get about 16 percent of their daily calories from added sugars, according to a Food and Drug Administration report. The USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend less than one-third of that amount. And it’s not just the usual suspects like candy, cookies and cake. Write it on your “Foods like white bread and bagels break down the same as added sugar, so, it’s about the types of carbs you’re eating, too. In fact, I would say fats aren’t making us fat, sugar is.” says Dr. Arthur heart that every Agatston, founder of the South Beach Diet. To avoid extra sugar, consider these simple strategies. day is the best • Shop the Perimeter. Sticking to the perimeter of the grocery store is a good rule of thumb, as this tends to be where you’ll find the least processed foods, such as vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat day in the year. and seafood, most of which are free of added sugar. • Read Food Labels. Seek out foods containing little to no sugar, being careful to read labels. Look hard, as sugar is ubiquitous in American foods. Bear in mind that ingredient listings on Ralph Waldo packaged foods are in order of volume. • Learn Sugar’s Other Names. “Pretty much anything ending in ‘ose’ is a sugar. And whether Emerson. it’s fructose, dextrose or sucrose, it will end up as a sugar in your body,” says Mandi Knowles, Registered Dietitian at South Beach Diet. Avoid them if you want to eat less sugar. • Buy Unsweetened Foods. Look for food labels that say the food is unsweetened. Not “naturally sweetened.” Unsweetened. That means there won’t be anything lurking in there. • Make Sugar Swaps. Simple swaps can help save on sugar. Swap soda for unsweetened iced Life has tea and save 31 grams of sugar. Swap non-fat flavored yogurt for Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries, save 19 grams of sugar. Swap a favorite vanilla latte for black coffee with a splash of cream, save 35 grams of sugar. no Limits • Try Something New. Consider a diet plan that focuses on good carbs, good fats, healthy protein and high fiber, such as the South Beach Diet, which is proven to have a positive impact on heart health, weight loss and belly fat. Delivering on average just one-percent of calories from added sugars, it was the first plan to propose dieters focus less on cutting out fats and carbs and focus more on the quality of the fats and carbs. A New A healthy diet and lifestyle are among the best ways to fight cardiovascular disease. This American Heart Month, improve your heart and overall health by reducing sugar intake. Year a New You
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 13 Senior Help with Home Repairs for Seniors New Skills Workshops Enhance the Volunteer Any local senior citizen, age 60 or older, who owns and resides in his or her own Experience home, may apply for home repair assistance. The repair must be deemed a safety concern to qualify for the service. There is no income guideline for the program. For A series of workshops designed to enhance the volunteer experience with Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC), those who qualify, the wait time for the repair usually ranges between one week to one and the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (BRVNHP) is bolstering the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) month, depending on the severity of the problem. For more information, call Central program which the two entities co-manage. The VIP Skills Workshop Series launched last fall, and already nearly Mass Housing Assistance, 774-243-3815 or visit CMHAOnline.org. a dozen workshops have provided unique education and skills training for nearly 200 volunteers, with some of the workshops being made available to the general public. The workshop series launched in October with an Enviroscape™ training, which is a table-top model designed to educate people of all ages about how pollutants affect a watershed. In December, VIPs received a behind-the-scenes tour at the Ladd Observatory in Providence, R.I., to learn how to read the night sky and learn the history of the telescopes housed at the centuries-old observatory managed by Brown University. Also in December, BHC offered a Blackstone free sewing workshop, giving instruction on how to make a repurposed tote bag made from plastic seed and feed bags. The latter skills workshop was open to the public and was held at the new Blackstone Valley Education Hub at the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Linwood Mill in Whitinsville. In January, BRVNHP Ranger Joshua Boles offered an open-to-the-public oral history skills workshop at the Little Red Shop Museum in Hopedale, so participants could learn new skills on how to best interview people to capture important history. CPR and First Aid training was offered to volunteers of BHC’s Bikeway and Trail Ambassadors, as well as the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club in February, followed by open-to-the-public training on Maple Sugaring at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge. These volunteers will put their skills training to immediate use by providing assistance to MA DCR staff at the upcoming Maple Sugar Days event at the Park March 3 and 4. 24/7 Nursing Coverage On Call Physicians In March, a Visitor Services Skills Workshop is being provided by BRVNHP Ranger Joshua Boles, and later in the Short Term Rehabilitation Respite Stays Welcome month VIPs will have an opportunity to learn about Cemetery Conservation Skills. This training opportunity is being In House Physical Therapists Meals Prepared on Site offered by VIPs Betty and Carlo Mencucci at the Burrillville Historical and Preservation Society. The Mencucci’s are professional gravestone conservators and members of the Association of Gravestone Studies and the Burrillville Short & Long Term Care Private / Semi Private Rooms Historical Society. The workshop will be open-to-the-public and will provide training on the proper method of Medicaid, conserving gravestones. Participants will learn about various stone types as well as different techniques and materials 8 Butler Street, Blackstone, MA Medicare Certified used in the conservation process. The training precedes Cemetery Awareness/Preservation Day in Rhode Island on (508) 883-5818 April 14 and the Mencucci’s and other historical groups will be hosting volunteer cemetery restoration events at which www.rehabassociates.com/blackstone these skills and knowledge can be put to use. Additional upcoming skills training opportunities include a workshop on accessible cycling. Training will include information on disability etiquette, the types of cycles that are available, adjusting the cycles to individual participants, and learning to ride the variety of adaptive cycles. BHC partnered with All Out Adventures in October, 2017, to present an assisted bicycle ride for VIP Margaret Carroll of
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14 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Living New Skills Workshops Enhance the Volunteer THE SMART CHOICE FOR THE WAY YOU WANT TO LIVE. Experience A series of workshops designed to enhance the volunteer experience with Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC), and the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (BRVNHP) is bolstering the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program which the two entities co-manage. The VIP Skills Workshop Series launched last fall, and already nearly a dozen workshops have provided unique education and skills training for nearly 200 volunteers, with some of the workshops being made available to the general public. The workshop series launched in October with an Enviroscape™ training, which is a table-top model designed to educate people of all ages about how pollutants affect a watershed. In December, VIPs received a behind-the-scenes tour at the Ladd Observatory in Providence, R.I., to learn how to read the night sky and learn the history of the telescopes housed at the centuries-old observatory managed by Brown University. Also in December, BHC offered a free sewing workshop, giving instruction on how to make a repurposed tote bag made from plastic seed and feed bags. The latter skills workshop was open to the public and was held at the new Blackstone Valley Education Hub at the One Lyman Street Linwood Mill in Whitinsville. WESTBOROUGH In January, BRVNHP Ranger Joshua Boles offered an open-to-the-public oral history skills workshop at the Little Red Shop Museum in Hopedale, so participants could learn new skills on how to best interview people to capture 508-366-4730 important history. WWW .SA L MONHE A LTH .COM CPR and First Aid training was offered to volunteers of BHC’s Bikeway and Trail Ambassadors, as well as the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club in February, followed by open-to-the-public training on Maple Sugaring at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge. These volunteers will put their skills training to immediate use by providing assistance to MA DCR staff at the upcoming Maple Sugar Days event at the Park March 3 and 4. In March, a Visitor Services Skills Workshop is being provided by BRVNHP Ranger Joshua Boles, and later in the month VIPs will have an opportunity to learn about Cemetery Conservation Skills. This training opportunity is being offered by VIPs Betty and Carlo Mencucci at the Burrillville Historical and Preservation Society. The Mencucci’s are professional gravestone conservators and members of the Association of Gravestone Studies and the Burrillville Historical Society. The workshop will be open-to-the-public and will provide training on the proper method of conserving gravestones. Participants will learn about various stone types as well as different techniques and materials used in the conservation process. The training precedes Cemetery Awareness/Preservation Day in Rhode Island on April 14 and the Mencucci’s and other historical groups will be hosting volunteer cemetery restoration events at which these skills and knowledge can be put to use. Additional upcoming skills training opportunities include a workshop on accessible cycling. Training will include information on disability etiquette, the types of cycles that are available, adjusting the cycles to individual participants, and learning to ride the variety of adaptive cycles. BHC partnered with All Out Adventures in October, 2017, to present an assisted bicycle ride for VIP Margaret Carroll of Millville, and this skills workshop will prepare the Bikeway Ambassadors for future events in the National Heritage Corridor. To learn more about the Skills Workshop Series and the Volunteers-In-Parks program, contact Suzanne Buchanan at [email protected] or call 508-234-4242. In addition, a Volunteer Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6 at BHC’s office at 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Blaire House of Milford A SENIOR CARE CAMPUS Home is where the Heart is! Discover Blaire House of Milford, an Integrated Care Community with stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our services and show you how Blaire House can enrich your life. Here, you’re not just a resident, you are family! Our Community Includes: • 42 Apartment Assisted Living Residence • Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center • Adult Day Health with New Memory Care Center – Now Open! • Private Home Care • Senior Transportation Celebrate life ... For more information call Robina Pascasio, Director of Sales and Marketing at 508.958.0301 or [email protected] New Adult Day Health
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 15 Home Improvement Free Seminars for Annual Great Backyard Bird Count N S Homebuyers Join the Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park volunteers and the West Hill MILFORD-Michael Shain, Senior Loan Team at West Hill Dam, 518 East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, on Sunday February 18, at GET YOUR Originator with Village Mortgage in 10 a.m. for the Annual Great Bird Count. In case of rain or heavy snow, rescheduled Milford, will be offering a free educational to Saturday, February 24 at 10 a.m. Help collect data for the Annual Backyard Bird SNOWBLOWER seminar series for new homebuyers in Count for Cornell University. Observations help researchers determine species decline NOW! conjunction with the Milford Community and migration patterns. Use Program. All seminars will be held at Explore various habitats and the birds that migrate or make their home in the Toro Snowblowers Milford High School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. pine groves, marshes, and riparian (river) habitats of West Hill Dam. Participants Starting at $249.ºº! Tuesday, March 6, Understanding and should dress for the weather, be prepared to hike about a mile to the various sites, Using your VA Home Loan Guarantee snow shoes or deep snow boots are recommended. Bring binoculars, a snack and They are going fast! Wednesday, March 7, Homebuyer water. Observations will be reviewed over warm beverages while supplies last. Bootcamp Tuesday, March 13, Junior Rangers Level 2 –earn wildlife credit. Scout Troops, home schooled students Understanding and Maximizing your welcomed (merit badge requirements). Youth under the age of 18 please bring an Credit Score A complimentary pizza adult. For more information, please call Park Ranger Viola at 978-318-8417. SALES & SERVICE dinner will be provided to all who attend. Rt. 122, Whitinsville (Linwood) Space is limited and advance reservations 508-234-3385 are required. To register, visit https:// mikeshain.villagemtg.com. SNOW BLOWERS
Earth, Wind and Flower Each year Tower Hill Botanical Garden sponsors a February celebration of flowers with an explosion of Floral arrangements. Greenleaf Garden Club member, Hazel Schroder was invited to participate in this year’s “In Bloom.” She chose as her title “Natures’ Cycles” to illustrate the theme “Earth, Wind and Flower”. PLUMBING & Schroder was inspired by the connections between these elements which provide the ripples to produce life HEATING, INC. and beauty on earth. Her design used manipulated greens to illustrate these cycles. Her choice of flowers, Birds FREEs Estimate of Paradise, and Gloriosa lilies represented wind and movement while greens were placed to imply wind and Licensed & 508-497-6344 red Insu joyceplumbingandheating.com water. Schroder is an accredited National Garden Club life flower show judge and a member of the Garden Club Federation of MA Judges Council. She has designed for the Boston Flower Show, Tower Hill Flower Shows and other standard flower shows throughout Massachusetts. The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs. Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For information, email [email protected]
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16 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Home Improvement Garden Club Member Designs for Flora in Winter Greenleaf Garden Club member Sandra Tosches was once again invited to participate in the Worcester Art Museum’s annual Flora in Winter event. She was assigned the painting A Street Scene with the Carpriccio of Roman Buildings by Johannes Lingelbach to interpret in her floral design. The painting is a fanciful juxtaposition of disparate buildings and dark diminutive people. The technique used, carpicccio, bringing things together that would not normally be together. Tosches’ choice of floral colors reflect the contrast in the painting, using the light colors of white gerbera, the blue of hydrangeas and the dark color of manipulated leaves. She used modern design techniques of clustering, bunching and leaf manipulation. These together with her vertical placement of plant materials complimented the architectural aspects of the painting and created a floral work of art. Tosches is a National Garden Club accredited life flower show judge and belongs to the GCFM Judges’ Council. She has competed in flower shows across the state. The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation GGC members, Jean DeLuzio, Teddi Weber and Hazel of MA. For information, email greenleafgardenclub@gmail. Schroder admire Sandra Tosches’ interpretation of a work com . of art at the Worcester Art Museum’s Flora in Winter
Garden Therapy Shares a Love of Flowers The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford (GGC) presents six floral workshops per year at the Countryside Health Care Facility in Milford. The program was started 48 years ago in 1970. Charter member Elaine McNanna remembers thinking it was a program to care for sick plants. She quickly found out that it was a way to share the love of flowers with the elderly residents at the nursing home. Over the years, it has evolved into workshops which celebrate the seasons and the holidays with flowers. Each month, 30 residents participate in creating a seasonal floral arrangement under the guidance of several GGC members. Garden Therapy gives residents the opportunity to create and arrange flowers provided by the club. This month for Valentine’s Day, red carnations, white statice and hypericum berries were used and participants were able to study and appreciate the flowers and communicate their interests Enjoy the season from your warm & comfortable home! with garden club members. The elders enjoy the finished product. Smiles on leaving Our company has been providing Industry Expert Service for express their enjoyment. over 60 years. We bring experience and knowledge to fulfill The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden your needs, whether that’s fuel delivery, HVAC equipment Club Federation of MA. Inc. For information, installation or servicing, and fuel conversion or addition. email [email protected] Plus we are available 24-365 should you need Emergency Service. This Valentine’s Day floral design was created by residents of Countryside Health Care Facility under the leadership of Greenleaf 800-649-5949 Garden club members. GGC photo www.medwayoilpropane.com
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Our Lady of the Valley Sen. Fattman Files College Cost Honor Roll
Transparency Legislation Our Lady of the Valley School in Uxbridge announced the names of local students who nd In an effort to make known the full costs of attending a college in the were named to the 2 Quarter Honor Roll. Massachusetts university system, State Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Sutton) filed High Honors legislation that would provide students with information about expected financial Grade 8: Avery Consigli – Mendon and Matthew Rizoli - Hopedale assistance and anticipated debt incurred from getting a college degree. Grade 7: Meghan Trettel - Milford The “Student Know Before You Go Program” established under the legislation Grade 6: Jackson Richie – Upton and Michael Rizoli - Hopedale would give important financial metrics to current and prospective students who elect Grade 5: Kamil Minnich - Mendon to attend the Commonwealth’s higher education system. Honors “As a millennial with college debt, I understand how student loans are Grade 7 Katie Beaudrot – Milford, Jack Dunham – Upton, and Olaf Minnich, Mark and Michael handicapping an entire generation. We need to make sure students attending college Younes Younes - Mendon have the full financial picture while obtaining their degree,” said Fattman. Grade 6: Victoria Gebarowski – Milford and Sean Maguire - Milford The amendment would mandate state universities publically post financial Grade 5: Eric Dunham – Upton and Thomas Zimmerman - Milford information including the percentage of students who receive financial aid, the Grade 4: Cecelia Dualu - Milford student transfer rate, and the average amount of federal loan debt assumed by students. Constituents with questions or comments on the bill may call the Senator’s office nd at 617-722-1420 or email [email protected]. Whitinsville Christian School 2 Quarter Honor Roll The following local students were named to the Whitinsville Christian School honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Grade 6 Honors-Megan Foellmer and Declan Smith, Mendon. Chloe Richey, Upton Grade 7 Honors-Kellen Masters, Mendon Grade 8 Honors-Lauren Foellmer, Mendon Need some Grade 9 Honors-Madi Paul, Mendon cool new Grade 10 High Honors-Liam Smith, Mendon Honors-Olivia Cutler, Mendon. Olivia Toothman, Upton wheels? Grade 11 High Honors-Nadiya Chalak, Upton Honors- Christina Leduc, Mendon. Rachel Cozzens, Upton Grade 12 High Honors-Shannon Morrill, Mendon. Jacob Belanger and Cam Richey, Upton. PROBLEM Honors-Jada Leung and Tatiana Wiersma, Mendon. Sarah Moschini, Upton SOLVED.
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Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Free Movie Nights at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Events at Cornerstone at Milford AREA-The Blackstone Valley Chamber of WHITINSVILLE-Alternatives will be sponsoring free PG rated movie during the MILFORD-Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Commerce will be holding the following month of February at Alternatives’ Singh Performance Center, Whitin Mill, 60 Living and Memory Support Community, 11 events. For more information or to register visit Douglas Rd, Whitinsville. Birch St. Milford, invites the community to BlackstoneValley.org, email administrator@ On Friday February 23 the Academy Award winning movie Hidden Figures will attend the following event at 2 p.m. blackstonevalley.org, call 508-234-9090 or stop by be featured in celebration of diversity during Black History month. Refreshments February 27-Jill Sanford of Art for Your the chamber offices, 670 Linwood Ave. Bldg A, Suite will be available. Mind will lead all in an interactive art history 5, Whitinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the movies beginning at 6.30 p.m. The movie is free presentation entitled, Families in Art, an Valley Business Network Referral Group on and open to the public. Proceeds from refreshments benefit Northbridge Best introduction to art history and art appreciation, Wednesday, February 21 at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Buddies and the people with disabilities Alternatives’ serves as part of the Valley using selected images from different cultures Offices. Friendship Tour, Alternatives’ signature fundraiser. and time periods which encourage creative and 20th Annual Home & Business Expo on Saturday, For more information on this event, please contact Lori Girard at 508-266-6566 critical thinking. March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northbridge or [email protected]. High School Fieldhouse. Vendors and local businesses are invited to set up displays. Contact the Chamber Offices. Resisting White Supremacy The Sweet Tradition Continues GRAFTON-Resisting White Supremacy with UXBRIDGE-Learn how maple syrup is made in a presentation by the Blackstone Ken Wagner will be offered by the Unitarian Support Group for Caregivers of Special River Valley National Heritage Corridor staff and volunteers at River Bend Farm, Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton Needs Children 278 Oak St., Uxbridge on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4. The program (UUSGU), 3 Grafton Common. The first MILFORD-A Support Group for the Caregivers of includes a free guided tour of the art and science of tapping maple trees, gathering session was offered on Monday February 12, Special Needs Children is held the first and third sap and producing maple syrup. The programs, which are open to the public on a but any interested residents are invited to attend Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the first-come, first-served basis, at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Each program lasts the second session on Monday, February 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 Congress St., Milford. about 90 minutes. Please dress for the weather, since the tour includes a short walk 7 p.m. Friendship, understanding, empathy, resources outdoors. For more information, call 508-278-7604. The workshop is primarily focused on and laughter are offered. There is no charge for the helping white people understand the racial program but please register by calling 508-735-8049 component of their identity, how to live with or emailing [email protected]. Hosted by the authenticity and integrity as a white person Kennedy Donovan Center, You Inc. and Dugas & Overview of Dementia for Caregivers in a society grounded in white supremacy. Dugas Advisors and PPAL. WHITNSVILLE-The St. Camillus Adult Day Health Center in conjunction with It involves understanding the structural the St. Camillus Dementia Caregivers Support Group will offer caregivers a free foundation of racism quite apart from educational program on Thursday evening, March 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the the bigotry and discrimination that flows Twice Blessed Thrift Shop Adult Day Health Center, 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. from individuals and how it exists almost HOPEDALE-Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale Scott H. Gonzalez, M.D., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Community Healthlink, Inc., independently of individual racist people. For Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Sacred Heart Church and Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School, will present more information, there are flyers posted on of Hopedale will hold a Winter Clearance Sale, with An Overview of Dementia with Medication Strategies. This educational program the Social Justice Bulletin Board at UUSGU or everything 75 percent off all seasonal items and 50 will offer valuable information and insight on Alzheimer’s disease and other email Becky Shearman becky.shearman@gmail. percent off men’s and women’s slacks and jeans. A dementias including discussion on behavioral and mental health issues associated com wide variety of religious items are also available. The with dementia including medication strategies that may help your loved one. shop is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Caregivers are welcome free of charge, reserve your spot by March 12 by calling and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Lisa Bernard, Director at 1-508-266-2054 ext#297.
Sacred Heart Easter Egg Hunt BVAA Selfies Exhibit MILFORD-Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council of Milford is sponsoring an Easter Egg UXBRIDGE-In an effort to provide a more inclusive Overeaters Anonymous experience for the community, Blackstone Valley Hunt in the newly renovated Bell Tower Room MILFORD-For those who are suffering from compulsive overeating, please Art Association is calling for selfies to be submitted on March 18 at 11:30 a.m. Cost is under age note that you are not alone. There is an Overeaters Anonymous meeting by area high school students. Submission of up to two, free; age three to 12, $6; and 13 through each Wednesday of the month at the Milford Library from 6 to 7 p.m. three items, sized 5x7 prints, to the show is online at adult, $8. Price includes salad, pasta, meatballs, BVAA.org. The deadline is February 24 for delivery drinks and dessert. Please bring a camera to the Alternatives Community Gallery, 5 S. Main for photos and a basket for the egg hunt. For St., Uxbridge between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The prints reservations call 508-634-5435 by March 13. will be matted and hung in time for the opening Adult Education Classes reception for friends and family on March 2 from MILFORD-Leonardo L. Morcone, Director of the Milford Community School Use 4-7pm. There will be a discussion on how to present Program, has released the schedule for the Winter Adult Education courses. The your true self by Al Weems, a photographer from following courses are still available for registration: Reverse Appliqué Quilting, Red Sutton known for his ability to capture the moment Cross CPR/AED Certification, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Adult Swim Classified Classified Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for and the personality of his subject, on February 17 Lessons and Sizzle the Night Away. FREE one night workshops include Selling Your each additional word. Must be prepaid and in at 10 a.m. at the Alternatives Community Gallery to Home Strategies, Understanding Your VA Home Loan, Home Buying Boot camp writing. Email: [email protected] Snail- help with the process. Judges will be looking for the and Paddle Craft mail: 48 Mechanic Street, Upton, Ma 01568 same qualities in the Selfies. Prizes will be awarded The complete list of classes may be found on the Milford Community School Use at the opening reception. Program website MCS.Milford.MA.us under Adult Winter. Registration forms may be printed from the website and will be accepted WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR, 22 cu.ft. immediately by mail to Milford Community School Use Program, 31 West Bottom Freezer with ice maker, WHITE. February Vacation Kids Kamp Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757. Online registration is being accepted as well. 5 months old. Model WRB322DMBW. No MILFORD-Lenny Morcone, Director of the Milford A separate registration form and a separate check are required for each course. Senior Citizens (65 and older) pay 10 percent discount of fee listed, except for pool dents or scratches. Runs great! $800. 508- Community School Use Program, has announced 478-4136 that the February Vacation Kids Kamp will be held programs. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Milford - MCSUP. For during the week of February 19 through 23 from further information, visit the website or call 508-478-1119. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for students in Kindergarten EFIGENIA CLEANING: Houses and through Grade 8. offices. Free Estimates. Great references. All participants will participate in arts and crafts, Call 508-250-2114. sports, games, contests, movies, cooking, and leisure activities. Swimming is optional. Drop off St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast and pickup is at the Milford High School Cafeteria, HOPEDALE Crossroads Clubhouse, 11 Williams St., Hopedale, is hosting its 31 West Fountain St., Milford. Space is limited. annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children will be admitted on a first-come/first- Crossroad Clubhouse, a service of Riverside Community Care, is an employment serve basis. All registration forms and fees must be and recovery community for Blackstone Valley individuals who have a history of received by Wednesday, February 14. Discounts are mental illness. The Pancake Breakfast is the community’s largest fundraiser and available to the second and third children of Milford allows the public to enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting a worthwhile residents and Extended Day participants only. project. Visit MCS.Milford.MA.us for additional details Tickets, which may be purchased by calling 508-473-4715 or at the door, are $10 Just-A-Wee-Day and registration. Paper registration forms along with for adults and $5 for clubhouse members and children, 12 and under. For more fees may be sent to or dropped off at the Milford information, contact Lauren Baxter or Earlene De Young, 508-473-4715. Child Care Center Community School Use Program office, 31 West Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne Fountain St., Milford MA 01757. Checks can be PRESCHOOL & PRE-K made payable to the Town of Milford - MCSUP. FALL REGISTRATION Please call the office at 508-478-1119 with questions. NOW OPEN New Location! Clog Sale 138 Hartford Ave, Hopedale MILFORD-On February 21, the Milford Regional 508-473-1689 Medical Center Auxiliary will hold an I Love My [email protected] Clogs sale in Conference Room A of the hospital, 14 52 weeks a year from Providing Quality Prospect St. from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. I Love My Clogs 6:30 am - 6 pm Care for Infants offers comfort clogs from Dansko, Sanita, Klogs, through Age 14. Dannielle Byrne Alegria, OOFOS, and L’Artiste. Cash, Mastercard, Director/Owner Discover, and Visa are accepted.
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 19 School News Nipmuc DECA Projects The Nipmuc Regional High School reconnect with the world around them. Wait banner, pledging to end texting and The students created a public service chapter of DECA is preparing for the Their campaign, Disconnect 2 Reconnect, driving. Phone Free Friday challenged the announcement video that was posted upcoming competitions. DECA, or works to inform the community, students to give up their phones for the on Facebook and Twitter that depicts Distributive Education Club of America, specifically high school students, of the entire school day for the chance to win the symptoms of a suicidal high school is a marketing organization for high negative impacts screen overuse and assorted prizes, provided by AAA. All student. Some of these symptoms include school students with the goal of preparing addiction has on developing brains and activities were voluntary, but Gabrielle and being disinterested in favorite usual “emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for bodies. The students organized a Digital Lucy are hopeful their message was heard activities, separating themselves from careers in marketing, finance, hospitality Detox Week in early February to show and their efforts will have a lasting impact. family and friends, giving away personal and management in high schools and classmates that putting down phones Suicide Prevention Campaign items, experiencing sleep deprivation, colleges around the globe.” Students who and other devices leads to more fulfilling The Suicide Prevention Campaign is a and declining grades. When people are participate in the competitions create a lives. Students were given the opportunity Public Relations DECA project created feeling depressed or suicidal, be sure to call project in one of the career areas and work to participate in various challenges and by three Nipmuc 11th graders; Shannon the National Suicide Prevention Hotline on it over a number of months. activities; spending their breaks playing Schrafft, Jack Tempesta, and John Verrone. number 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741. The following are two of the projects that ping pong, working on puzzles, or relaxing The goal of the campaign is to spread Shannon, Jack, and John hope to spread Nipmuc students have developed. in a Zen Room, as opposed to scrolling suicide awareness by educating the public more awareness of this epidemic. Check out Disconnect 2 Reconnect through their social media feed. On on the signs of suicide in teenagers, letting their PSA video on Facebook and Twitter As a part of their DECA project, Wednesday, in partnership with AAA, people know what to do when they are by searching Suicide Prevention Campaign. Nipmuc juniors, Gabrielle Puchovsky Gabrielle and Lucy educated students on feeling suicidal, and teaching people how to and Lucy Hawkins, challenged classmates the dangers of texting and driving with treat someone that is feeling depressed or to disconnect from their phones and brochures, a mini lesson, and an It Can suicidal.
Mendon-Upton Regional MEMORIAL: First Grade celebrated Day 100 which were directed by Miscoe’s own students. muc’s business and marketing DECA program Compiled by Melissa Orff by inviting families to come into their “100’s The awards went to: Best ensemble – Trapped; traveled to Nichols College where their projects Museum.” Always a favorite event, students Dynamic Duo - Carly O’Connell and Alison were judged by the college business faculty. The School Highlights create posters displaying 100 items including Philbrick as Miss Muffett and Jack Horner; Best competition provides the students with the op- such things as pennies, popsicle sticks, dino- choreography - Mother Goose has Talent; Best portunity to have their projects reviewed prior CLOUGH: In celebration of the upcoming saur, Legos and even Patriots football stickers. Projection - Josh Crosby; Best Supporting Ac- to the actual state competition where they will Olympics, the third-grade students participated tress - Sabrina Cassano as Wicked Cool Witch receive valuable feedback. Nipmuc is looking in their own “Clough Olympics”, during the Memorial’s fourth-grade Chorus were guests in Mother Goose has Talent; Best Supporting forward to continuing its trend of achievement week of February 12-16. The students used their of honor at the Worcester Railers hockey game Actress - Josie Delongchamp as Luella in Ship at the annual state event. curriculum to create activities to “compete” for last month where they performed the National Around the Corner; Best Actor - Bridget Murphy gold, silver and bronze medals. A leader board Anthem. as Mr. Crumpton in Trapped; Best Actor - Drew Nipmuc’s STEM and Humanities Programs, posted in the hallway allowed students to follow Lindquist as Jimmy in Who Killed Sherlock in conjunction with local veterinarian, Rosario their team’s progress. The event kicked off on Due to the early release on February 7, the Holmes; Best Directors - Sydney Macrae and Delgado-Lecaroz, DVM, will be offering a very February 9 with opening ceremonies and ended Fourth Grade Chorus Concert will be resched- Meghan Laurence in Mother Goose Has Talent; low-cost rabies clinic on Saturday, February 17 with closing ceremonies. uled after February Vacation. Best Play Audience Choice - Mother Goose Has at the Upton VFW. Dogs will be vaccinated from Talent; Best Play Judges Choice – Trapped. The 9-10 a.m. and cats from 10:30-11:30 a.m. All After several snow days put off the 100th day The 3rd and 4th grade teams celebrated the next production will be Alice Jr held on Friday, dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in car- of school, the Kindergarten students and teach- Olympics with a “STEM Olympics” competition. May 11 and Saturday, May 12. riers. Volunteers will be on hand to help bring- ers dressed up as 100-year-olds to celebrate Students rotated through the classrooms and ing pets into the VFW if needed. The cost for the Clough’s 100th day of school. This is an annual participated in STEM related projects and activi- Laurie Holloway, 8th grade science teacher vaccination will be $10, and the proceeds will go fun event for the Kindergarten students. Other ties and all enjoyed the Opening and Closing at Miscoe Hill, is putting together a student trip to STEM and Humanities programs at Nipmuc. classes participated in this day at school with Ceremonies. for incoming 7th and 8th graders to the Amazon th special 100 day projects. rainforest for April Vacation 2019. The current On February 28, Nipmuc Regional High The High Altitude Jump Rope team per- 7th and 6th graders will attend a presentation in School will host the annual Massachusetts Asso- Congratulations to Melissa Leone’s Kindergar- formed for Memorial students on February school on February 27. Interested students and ciation of Jazz Educators (MAJE) Jazz Festival in ten Class for winning the Box Tops Challenge. 16. The team, including current and former their parents are invited to attend the parent the Nipmuc Auditorium. Schools from all of the Their class won an extra recess. Memorial students, showcased their jumping meeting on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Miscoe Hill central district will bring their jazz ensembles to skills. The performance kicked off Memorial’s auditorium. Additionally, Holloway is look- perform for three judges who will provide voice Clough’s Kindergarten Registration was held annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the ing for a parent of a current 6th or 7th grader recordings and a 20-minute clinic to each band. on February 6. If you have a child entering Kin- American Heart Association. Physical Education to volunteer to join the trip that has also has a The bands are then given a rating of Gold, Silver, dergarten in Mendon who will be five years old Teacher Christine Horn sent home informa- career in STEM. Ideally, this parent should have Bronze and Merit, through the use of the MAJE by August 30, 2018, please stop into the school tion to parents last month. If you would like to a strong background in the sciences who will be Performance Rubric. Any group that receives office to pick up a registration packet and make volunteer during your child’s gym class, please able to make this experience more meaningful a Gold rating is invited to the State Finals tak- an appointment to come in and register your contact her. for students. Anyone who is interested should ing place at Norwood High School and Middle child. email Holloway at [email protected]. School on Sunday, March 18. Spirit Week will be held the week of Febru- Clough’s first annual 4th Grade Winter Cho- ary 26, leading up to Read Across America on On Thursday, March 8, the 6th graders of the On March 1, Nipmuc will host its second an- rus Concert was held on February 13. Parents March 2. Monday – Mix Up Day, Tuesday – Miscoe Hill Band will have the opportunity to nual world language honor society induction, as and family members enjoyed watching the 4th Beach Day, Wednesday – Crazy Hair Day, and attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Stu- the Nipmuc chapters welcome students into the grade students perform in Chorus for the first Friday – Crazy Hat Day. dents will leave at 7:30 a.m. and will return to Spanish/French/Italian National Honor Societ- time. Clough pre-K through third grade stu- school at approximately 12:45 p.m. ies. The evening will celebrate students’ explora- dents also attended and cheered on their fellow MISCOE: On Friday, February 2 the Miscoe tion of world languages and cultures while high- students. Hill theatre presented their One Act Plays, NIPMUC: On February 12, 70 students in Nip- lighting their portfolios and achievements. Dressing the Part to Celebrate 100 Days of School
To celebrate the 100th day of school, which occurred on Monday, February 12, Kindergarten students at Clough School dressed up as 100-year olds. Here the students in Heather Marques’ class on the left, and Rebecca Hardin’s class on the right show off their attire. The Kindergarten students also participated in other fun events celebrating the 100th day. Other classes at both Clough School in Mendon and Memorial Elementary School in Upton marked the day with other special projects involving the number 100. Contributed photos
20 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 School News School Committee Discusses New MUEF Website The Mendon-Upton Education Foundation (MUEF) is pleased to announce the Strategic Plan and Blizzards Bags launch of its new website – www.muef.org - to serve as a valuable resource for both Mendon Upton Regional School District staff interested in applying for grants, and By Melissa Orff for community members, businesses and other organizations who want to learn more Staff Reporter about MUEF and partnership opportunities. The Mendon Upton Regional School District is getting closer to beginning their new “MUEF was pleased to sponsor the Harlem Wizards vs. our MUEF All-Stars Event strategic planning process, and is reaching out to find volunteers to serve in various roles on Friday, January 19, and we want to thank everyone who attended or who assisted in creation of the new plan. in making it such a huge success. I have been a proud member of MUEF since its During the February 12 School Committee Meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. very early days. I believe very strongly that this non-profit organization, founded to Joseph Maruszczak spoke about the work the district has begun on creating a new five- help advance innovation in the MURSD, is still one of the district’s best kept secrets! year strategic plan to replace the current plan that comes to an end this June. Our goal is to do a better job of highlighting our mission and the grants we fund. The In an email to parents in the district on February 12, Maruszczak explained that the launch of the new website is one of our first steps in accomplishing that,” said Kathleen strategic plan outlines the district’s mission, vision, beliefs about learning, and strategic Moeckel, President of MUEF. priorities. MUEF was founded in 2005 to motivate students to become lifelong learners by “Much like the current plan did over the past five years, the new strategic plan will guide providing funding, ideas, and other resources to educators in our district who are our educational programming, decision-making, and budgeting over the next five years,” seeking to create innovative and sustainable programming in their classrooms and read the email from Maruszczak. “Therefore, it is critical that we hear from all of our schools. valued stakeholders on what is best for the children of our communities.” is a non-profit, private charitable organization that has raised and distributed a total The district is currently looking for people interested in being involved in the strategic of over $226,500 in grants to date. The organization fundraises for the sole purpose planning process either as a member of a focus group or of the MURSD Strategic Planning of funding grants submitted by educators within the school district. The grants can Committee. The Committee’s work will kick-off in early March and will wrap-up by the be submitted for any discipline – science, technology, art, math, library science, ELA end of June. and more – and are often cross-curricular and affect multiple grade levels. Please see The email included a link for a form for those wishing to volunteer. Parents in the the MUEF website for more information on grant awards and the grant application district will also receive a survey on the school district which will be used to help shape the process and timeline. To assist MUEF visit the website or email [email protected]. district’s directions.
Blizzard Bags As well as a Strategic Planning Committee, the district will also be putting together a Committee to consider the viability of adding “Blizzard Bags” into effect in lieu of snow days. “Blizzard Bags” are an alternative learning program for when school is cancelled due to snow. Students would complete assigned projects or work at home so that the day would not have to be added to the end of the school year. “In no way, shape, or form do I think this [a “Blizzard Bag”] replaces the important interaction between student and educator,” said Maruszczak. “But once you reach a certain point at the end of the school year, it gets to be a challenge.” Maruszczak presented the data on the number of snow days and the last day of school in the past 17 years, pointing out that the numbers of both has risen over that time period. “I think some of that has to do with global warming, and some of that has to do with the trend that local Superintendents are erring on the side of caution,” said Maruszczak. “The safety of the students is my number one priority.” From the school years 2000/2001 to 2009/2010, the district only had an average of 1.6 A screenshot of the new MUEF website. snow days per year and the latest last day of school in that time period was June 20. From school years 2010/2011 to present, the average number of days school was cancelled for snow or hurricane-related weather was 4.4 days per year, with school going as late as June 24 in 2013. At present, school in the Mendon Upton Regional School District is Free Business Checking slated to end on June 21, barring no more snow days. Maruszczak said that the Committee will discuss the that’s your perfect fit. potential for this new program, its effect on students, parents, and teachers, and create guidelines for the As a business owner, you are program. focused on your employees, “Decisions about “Blizzard Bags” should be made collaboratively,” said Maruszczak. “This is something your customers and your that will have to be looked at very carefully and would bottom line. What you don’t have to be balanced.” have time to worry about is your business checking account. QUALITY PRODUCTS ~ GREAT PRICES At Charles River Bank, we understand that. Which is why we offer Easy Business Checking. It lets you make up to 200 monthly transactions for no monthly fee, and you Full Time Service Department don’t have to maintain high monthly balances. Plus, you can access your Factory Authorized Service Agents accounts easily with: We service all brands, no matter where they were purchased! • Free Online Business Banking • LCD, LED & • Refrigerators • Wall Ovens and • Free Mobile Banking PLASMA TVs • Dehumidifiers Microwaves • Air Conditioners • Gas and Electric Ovens • Kitchen Ventilation • Free Debit MasterCard® • Washers/Dryers • Gas Grills Systems • Free access to Surcharge-free ATMs • And more! Looking for a partner focused on You? Turn to Charles River Bank.
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Grade 9 Benjamin Skiba Elise Descheneaux April Hackenson Natalie Plourde Collin Flanagan High Honors Myles St. Jean Daniel DeZutter Samuel Heye Katherine Pollen Emily Gay Average 90 – 100 Grace Stewart Rachel Dunlavey Lauren Kirby Marie Rausch Kiara Griffith Paige Alcott Keri Stewart Anthony Ellero Reagan Masters Ethan Raye Emily Halsing Paige Allen Tessa Stewart Molly Fitzgerald Christian Moss Matthew Richards John Hartt Megan Bailey Jack Thompson Hannah Flis Jaden Mozart Nayeli Rivera Erin Hartwig Amelia Ball Daniel Trainor Isabelle Frieswick Andrew Murphy Kayla Salgueiro Allison Hodge Abigail Benoit Victoria Trainor Camille Gallagher Timothy Reed Shannon Schrafft Ryan Kelleher Lily Bigelow Ava Uthoff Nyah Gazda Sierra Slachta Kali Scirocco Corey Lazarz Katelyn Bottoms Sophie Vincens Benjamin Gilchrist Paige Stiller Anna Seaman Owen Lukas Ciara Boyle Gianna Weed Dev Gujarathi Maya Simpson Robert Martyak Paige Breen Hailey Willis Bret Hackenson Grade 11 Cole Sullivan Lauren Materia Madison Brousseau Reem Harrati High Honors Alyssa Vance Conor Morford Shane Brown Honors Aidan Hayes Average 90 – 100 Christina Vanslette Mackenzie Morgan Sarah Burroughs Average 85 – 89 Mackenzie Healey Osama Aziz Erik Venable Callan Moriarty Cassidy Candela Amelia Arthur Sarah Hurley Erin Bailey Allison Weed Kevin Murphy Kelsey Casamento Lucas Beder Taylor Johnson Michelle Barboza Kaylee Williams Kyle Myers Josephine Ceruti Allison Bohan Erika Jolie Abigail Basile Sarah Nasif Jackson Chace Samuel Bombara Jared Joyce Julia Bernero Honors Sheena Nguyen Sarah Clark Tomas Brockett-Delgado Elvin Kadi Nicole Bohan Average 85 – 89 Cooper Offord Shayla Comfort Lauren Clish Meghan Kane Jackson Bukunt Haley Alcott Maya Ostoin Morgann Conley Michelle Cote Emmaline Kent Blake Cannistraro Jay Brodeur Ariel Ott Cicely Dunster Jordan Davidson Matthew LaCross Thomas Chesters Ashley Coddington Noelle Ott Rachel Dupre Matthew Fraser Katherine Laurence Bridget Clark Michael Evans Madelyn Paquette Emmerson Fitts Elizabeth Kerber David MacRae Thomas Crocker Kerri Farragher Megan Paul Caitlin Flanagan Nicolas LaCortiglia Jaden Moffitt Hayden Curley Jake Grant Katherine Plutnicki Jaylin Gemmel Jason Lazarz Kacy Morford John Dacey Adam Grenon Max Robakiewicz Paige George Ethan Lefebvre Andrew Muhareb Audra Dankwardt Jonathan Hilton Natalie Rodman Jessica Gibbs Jillian Mespelli Coleman Nee Julia Derocher Jennifer Jokela Ashley Round Rachel Goodwin Madelyn Moore Justine Nicholson Olivia DiCecco Kate Nadolski Katherine Salenius Jared Heather Bennet Morrill Julia Orff Thomas Doyle Alexandra Perkins Grant Slachta Kendall Jason Ryan O’Connell Mikki Pisani Willow Dunster Sophia Studley Lindsey Spindel Caleigh Kennedy Triston O’Hagan Kailyn Rideout Robin Dupre Kathryn Washburn Lorenzo Spinetti Christopher Lavoie Caleb Oakley Benjamin Rodman Maria Facey Christian St. Pierre Joseph LeClaire Nicolas Parrotta Olivia Sanborn Savarah Gaskill Grade 12 Rachel Thibodeau Jordan Lindquist Olivia Perrone Joseph Schiloski Natalie Ginsberg High Honors Katherine Vennard Kaylee Lukasek Howard Phipps Keenan Segenchuk Michelle Goddard Average 90 – 100 Lauren Vincens Grace McGuire Chet Simpson Allison Shepherd Lucy Hawkins Caroline Abate Michelle McMahon Ava Siegel Chloe Hoff Cole Alibozek Honors Jenna Meleedy Grade 10 Aaron Spindel Kylie Jordan Elina Barrows Average 85 – 89 Christopher Miller High Honor Preranaa Srinivas Julia Keville Aidan Belleville Sean Downing Benjamin Moeckel Average 90 – 100 Sophia Sullivan Samantha Kilcoyne Delaney Bolton Beck DuVall Zoe Morrison Lindsey Abate Christina Tong Shay LaBastie Cameron Busby Robert Harper Shannon Myers Selvana Abdelmesih Shea Trimble Anina Lawrence Erin Capalucci Andrew Herendeen Saphie Niane Abigail Adams Nicole Walsh Bridget Lazar Juliette Carreiro Jonathan Lucier Leah Palinkas Jordan Andrade Kendall Willis Maggie MacDonald Samantha Chase Bailey Lynch Abigail Paul Casey Aron Grace Martel Alexander Chu Maria Muhareb Walker Penfield Isaiah Barnes Honors Gregory Martinez Erika Comfort Lauren O’Brien Lindsey Plumb Nicole Braun Average 85 – 89 Brendan Mathieson Carolyn Coyle Emily Pollen Valeriia Chaika Jennifer Capalucci Patrick McEnaney Michael Davidshofer Honorable Mention Robert Roach Alex Chase Faith Caughey Annette Michel Jacob Derocher Average 80 – 84 Grace Roberts Casey Costello Emma Cote Abigail Murphy Andrew Descheneaux Dante Sebastiano Kate Robinson Rory Crisfield Delenn Devlin Erin Murphy Olivia Dolbec Elizabeth Salenius Emily Crosier Judah Dishington Owen O’Brien Cameron Dunning Brynna Seligman Lauren Davis Cameron Dolbec Corinne Osgood Lindsay Enos Maryn Shilale Katherine Dawson Nathaniel Gould Emily Overholt Davin Fazio
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22 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 School News Banking at Schools Teaches Math and Finance By Melissa Orff “We found that if kids start saving when and provide a receipt Staff Reporter they are really young, it really does become for the transaction. Students at Clough and Memorial a habit,” said Charles River AVP and The students and Elementary Schools are being taught Mendon Branch Manager Ann Gonyea. their parents will also lessons about the importance of math “It gives children an understanding that receive a quarterly skills, not just from their teachers, but from money doesn’t grow on trees.” statement in the mail community partners as well. Sherry agreed that the value of starting for the account. Since 2012, the two schools have early can mean good money practices as “They can use these partnered with Charles River Bank in you get older. “The challenge we see often accounts like any Mendon to help instill the value of saving is that people who haven’t been exposed other accounts,” said money, starting at a young age. The School to these banking skills can really get into Sherry. “They can Savings Program, offered by Charles River, trouble when they head into college,” she make deposits all year allows students to open a savings account said. “That is why it is so important to build long in a bank branch with the first $5 deposit at Charles River. those skills starting at a young age.” a s w e l l .” After that, students can make deposits of Although the School Banking Program is Sherry said that Charles River Bank Teller Emily Niss (center) helps Clough students their own money right at school one day a initially offered to families at the beginning the School Savings Bella Allen (left) and Anna Haynes make deposits as part of the week – Tuesdays for Memorial and Fridays of the school year, the program is open to Program is just one of School Savings Program offered at the two MURSD elementary for Clough – and watch their money grow. students any time during the year according the ways that they are schools. Contributed photo. “Opening a savings account starts a to Charles River. Students and their parents trying to connect with great foundation,” said Ann Sherry, Senior fill out an application for the savings the next generation and we feel grateful for our partnership.” Vice President of Customer Care and account that can be found at school or at of bankers. The bank has also worked with If you would like to learn more about Relationship Building at Charles River their bank branch. The account works just Nipmuc Regional High School to help the School Savings Program, you can pick about the School Savings Program. “It like any other savings account, with the provide financial literacy programs such up an application at the in the lobby of the helps to strengthen math skills and helps added benefit of having a “bank branch” as how to open and manage a checking schools or contact the Charles River Bank, the students build a sense that they have located at the school. account, credit score basics, and budgeting. 1 Hastings Street, Mendon, 508-422-9792. control over their own finances.” Once a week, students can bring their “As a community bank, the financial And starting to perfect those skills early money and a deposit slip into school and literacy of residents is important to us,” said on in life can be a benefit in the future, Charles River Bank Teller Emily Niss will Sherry. “These school programs are a great according to the experts. be there to help them count their money connection between us and the community HELP WANTED HELP WANTED eneral aborer • Some vehicle cleaning, yard cleaning, and house painting knowledge of carpentry a plus .
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 23 Sports Milford Resident Drives Sox Gear to Ft. Myers For two decades, Milford resident Al Hartz This year, Red Sox fans and 30 Boston Public has loaded up a 53-foot truck with thousands of Schools students from the Young Achievers baseballs, hundreds of helmets, and dozens of cases K-8 Science and Math Pilot School in Mattapan of sunflower seeds. He takes off from Fenway Park, were on hand to see the truck leave Monday and makes a 1,480-mile trek south to Fort Myers, afternoon. Hartz anticipated pulling into JetBlue Fla. to deliver the equipment for Red Sox Spring Park in Fort Myers sometime on Wednesday, Training. and should have the equipment unpacked by “Once I leave the ballpark, it’s just another run early Thursday afternoon. down to Florida,” Hartz told me as he drove away Loaded up on the truck are 20,400 baseballs, from Pawtucket on Monday afternoon. “People see 1,100 bats, 200 batting gloves, 200 batting helmets, the truck, it’s decorated and they’ll pull up next to 320 batting practice tops, 160 white game jerseys, me and blow the horn. And I see plenty of people 300 pairs of paints, 400 t-shirts, 400 pairs of socks, taking pictures with their cellphones.” 20 cases of bubble gum, and 60 cases of sunflower Hartz moved to Milford from Framingham seeds, according to the team. about 20 years ago, right around the same time his Hartz said he’s logs about 100,000 miles per company, Holliston-based New England Household year on the road, but this trip is the only one that’s Moving and Storage, started driving the Sox gear included regular conversations with former Sox south each winter. catcher Jason Varitek, or being greeted by hundreds Milford resident, Al Hartz is seen closing the doors on the back of one of his At the start of his first run in 1998, there were just of retiree Red Sox fans at the Villages — the large moving vans. For the past two decades, Hartz has helped get the Red Sox a few television cameras to see him off. When the 55-plus community in Florida. He said he scans equipment to their Spring Training home in Fort Myers, Fla. Billie Weiss, new Red Sox ownership group took over in 2002, around on the radio for whatever he can find, Red Sox photo “Truck Day” became less about a 1,500-mile haul but usually likes to flip on WEEI to see if they are to Florida and more of a signal that springtime and poking fun at the fanfare attached to the celebratory baseball season were fast approaching. departure of a truck. “The new owners definitely beefed it up a little “They didn’t talk about it much this year, because bit,” Hartz said. “People show up every year and it’s of the Super Bowl,” Hartz said with a laugh. “It was a lot less casual than it used it be.” nice and quiet, and that’s fine by me.”
BVT Girls Gearing Up for Postseason By Chris Villani rebounds and not giving the other team Senior point guard Isabelle Angelini has ever coached. When the game is on the Sports Reporter/Columnist opportunities.” helped make a difference in some of the line, we want the ball in Vic’s hands.” The Blackstone Valley Tech girls The Beavers improved to 15-2 on the Beavers’ tight contests. She scored eight Kahler was also quick to credit senior basketball team is looking to ramp up its season following a 40-32 win Monday night third-quarter points to help the team pull Lyndsay Morse with being a steady intensity as the postseason nears, battling over Nipmuc. Valley Tech is a perfect 12-0 away from Nipmuc on Monday night and presence throughout the year. “She is tough non-league competition, and looking in the CAL, and its only losses have come at has been a “difference maker,” according to always sprinting up and down the floor, to stay unbeaten in the Colonial Athletic the hands of non-league foes Millbury and Kahler. she drives, she shoots, and her defense is League. Northbridge. Sophomore forward Victoria Russian unparalleled on our team,” Kahler said. “Figuring things out these last few games “They are good teams and are struggling continues to lead the team in scoring, “She really sets the tone for us.” has been good for us, figuring out what we to find the intensity we need in some of averaging 11 points per game and After games against Nipmuc and need to do to win,” said head coach Britt those games,” Kahler said. “I feel like we dominating on the glass. “She has been Advanced Math and Science Academy early Kahler. “Communication has been a big didn’t have to work as hard to get wins a force all season,” Kahler said. “Her this week, the Beavers turn their attention focus, making sure we talk on the floor. We earlier in the season.” Kahler hopes the rebounding against Main South, I saw a to a road game against Monty Tech on want to be the first on the floor to loose tougher schedule down the stretch will pay different side of her, a different intensity, Friday. BVT wraps up the regular season at balls too and make sure we are grabbing off come tournament time. and she is one of the best finishers I have home on Saturday against Assabet.
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By Chris Villani “They were showing off a bit,” he said with a chuckle. Sports Reporter/Columnist “They were making some great shots. As the world’s best gather in Pyeongchang, South Korea The curling club has grown since it was founded in to compete for the gold medal, a group of local winter 2016. With the Olympics underway, Ayotte has sought sports enthusiasts are putting their own skills on display to capitalize on the global event by offering an “Olympic for an increasingly large audience. Curling Extravaganza” this Sunday, February 18. The club The Blackstone Valley Curling Club has seen a will offer four, 30-minute sessions to teach newcomers noticeable uptick in enthusiasm for the unique ice- how to throw a stone and other basics of the popular based game, and the club’s founder and president ties the Olympic event. curiosity to the ongoing Olympics. In addition to the increased attendance at the Blackstone “We are hoping it’s a boost to the sport of curling,” Valley Iceplex in Hopedale, Ayotte said the number of Ayotte said. “Having the club be full and vibrant is likes on the club’s Facebook page has “exploded.” People important, but to be honest, it’s secondary to people being have been calling the club to ask about the sport and about aware of the sport and the accessibility of the sport. And to membership, and current curlers are staying up late and people just coming out and trying something new.” waking up early to rush to their laptops and watch the Ayotte’s club is full for the winter season and he said events as they’re streamed live from South Korea. it will likely grow moving forward. About 25 people Ayotte hopes the accessibility of the sport will keep ventured out on a rainy Sunday night earlier this week to interest high even after the torch is extinguished. watch his 34 local curlers compete. “You can play an Olympic sport,” he said. “It’s not “It was way beyond what we imagined,” he said. “We had hockey that needs a ton of equipment, or figure skating people coming out to watch some amateurs curl and it was which is incredibly difficult, and you’re not going 85mph great to see.” down an ice track. This is a sport anyone can participate in The members were happy to demonstrate their skills for and have a lot of fun doing it.” the crowd, Ayotte said.
Members of the Blackstone Valley Curling Club have offered local residents a chance to the try the Olympic sport at the Blackstone Valley Iceplex in Hopedale. The two photos show the club members in action. Newcomers can try out the sport on Sunday, February 18 by contacting the club at BVCC.org. Pet Press BVCC photo
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Upton-Mendon Town Crier 25 Sports Nipmuc/BVT Ski Co-Op Sends Four to States By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist The Nipmuc/Blackstone Valley Tech ski team completed a successful run through the Central Mass. Ski Conference and four skiers from the two schools will be moving on to the state championships. “We had an outstanding season,” said first-year head coach Bob O’Hagan “The racers improved continuously throughout the season and it was evident, their times got better each race.” Nipmuc sophomore Jared Joyce and freshman Triston O’Hagan qualified for the state meet in the boys’ division. Nipmuc juniors Katherine Pollen and Marie Rausch earned trips to states on the girls’ side. The championship meet is set for Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont on March 6. The four skiers will compete with skiers from about 60 other schools. The co-op featured skiers from both Nipmuc and Blackstone Valley Tech and O’Hagan said other athletes were on the cusp of qualifying for states on the deep roster. This season also marked the first in several years in which the team was able to participate in the end-of-year exhibition meet, which was scheduled for earlier this week at Ward Hill in Shrewsbury. The “fun run” allows the seniors one final chance to compete and is often celebrated by having racers compete in costumes, O’Hagan said. The co-op is likely to return most of its roster next winter. Valley Tech senior Silvana Reid is the only athlete graduating this spring. “The team and I will definitely miss Silvana,” O’Hagan said. “She is a very accomplished skier and she always gave it her all. She has an insatiable desire to learn, if there was an award for an athlete seeking feedback on how to go faster, she would have won it by far.” A dozen skiers are set to hit the slopes again next winter, six from Nipmuc and six more Members of the Nipmuc/Blackstone Valley Tech Ski Team posed for on the slopes last month. from Valley Tech. O’Hagan also plans to be back after his first season as the team’s head In no particular order, the team members are Silvana Reid, Maire Rausch, Katherine Pollen, coach. Taylor Boroughs, Emily Pollen, Astrid Lee, Patrick Ober, Jared Joyce, Triston O’Hagan, “It was a lot of fun, there were some natural leaders on the team that really helped me Sawyer Allen, John Hehir, Matthew Sexton and Chris Mason. Contributed photo as a coach,” he said. “The kids were all open to feedback, which it makes it all that much more enjoyable. It was a really positive experience.” Sports Programs for Children The Milford Community School Use of fair play. Each class will end with a 4 p.m., April 16 to April 19; Try Golf for www.mcs.milford.ma.us. Please submit Program is offering the following sports simulated game broken down into four ages 5 to 12 and runs from Monday to registration forms along with fees to the programs for kids this spring. quarters – the coaches will have tons of Thursday at 9 to 10 a.m., April 16 to April Milford Community School Use Program, F.A.S.T Flag Football is a six-week plays ready to go for their teams. 19; and Golf for Toddlers for ages 1 to 4, 31 West Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 program allowing students to participate The Maplegate Country Club Golf Mondays, 12 to 1 p.m. from May 7 to May by the Wednesday before the start of the in different situational games such as Red Programs for kids include: a four-day 21. program. Checks should be payable to the Zone Defense, fourth and inches, and the Junior Golf Academy for ages 9 to 17 Online registration and additional details Town of Milford - MCSUP. QB Challenge as they learn the importance runs Monday to Thursday at 11 a.m. to may be found MCS.Milford.MA.us. at onal Service and ion of Pers Community Tradit Supp A ort
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26 Upton-Mendon Town Crier FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Sports Nipmuc Basketball Returns to Clark Tournament By Chris Villani “When we go into the Clark, I know the played significant roles in a recent three- Sunday, Manzello said. Fellow senior Cam Sports Reporter/Columnist kids get the feeling that they are not just game winning streak. Dunning, who tweaked a previously- The Nipmuc boys’ basketball team playing for their team and their school, it’s “We have had some injuries, but we have injured ACL, may be able to return for the has already qualified for the district about the community. I think it’s important had those guys step up,” Manzello said. district tournament if the Warriors are able tournament, and the Warriors will to the Mendon-Upton people.” “Our bigs have really played well lately. to advance, the coach added. get another opportunity to play in the Nipmuc has won the tournament three Those three have picked up the slack and Manzello is confident his team can string prestigious Clark Tournament this weekend times, with the last title coming in 1997. they are doing the dirty work we need to together some wins come tournament in Worcester. The Warriors last qualified for the title win games.” time if the squad continues to gel, as it has Nipmuc earned a number six seed in game in 2005, and Sunday marks their 38th Andrew Griswold has also been during the recent winning streak. the small-school division of the Clark, trip the tournament. a consistent threat on offense. The “We played 10 games in January and which bills itself as the oldest high school Nipmuc began the week with an 11-6 sophomore is averaging close to 10 points we were winning one, losing one, we were basketball tournament in the country, and overall record and a 6-4 mark in the Dual per game, the second-highest total on the not getting any momentum,” he said. “It will play a familiar foe in third-seeded Valley Conference. The Warriors have team. seems right now we are hitting our stride Sutton. been led by Kyle Downing, who tops the Nipmuc expects to get healthier as at the right time and starting to play some “We have beaten them twice, but it’s hard DVC in scoring at nearly 22 points per the regular season comes to a close. good basketball. We are optimistic going to beat a team three times in one season,” game. Forwards Jack Tempesta, Mitchell Sean Downing, sidelined with an ankle forward.” Nipmuc head coach Bob Manzello said. Crossman, and Corey Lazarz have also injury, will likely play against Sutton on
Nipmuc Boys Compete at MURSD Spring Sport District Meet Registration Registration for Mendon Upton Regional School District Spring By Chris Villani Sports began on February 15 All interested student-athletes must register Sports Reporter/Columnist on Family ID. The Nipmuc Spring Sports Informational Meeting will The Nipmuc boys’ track and field team sent a strong contingent of athletes to the District E Division take place on March 8 at 6:30p.m. at Nipmuc Regional High School 2 meet last weekend at Fitchburg High School. The Warriors saw several athletes challenge personal- Auditorium. All parents and students should attend. Tryouts will begin best finishes and placed one athlete on the podium when the day was done. on March 19. Collin Flanagan capped off his district meet career by finishing third in the 55-meter dash with a The spring sports at Nipmuc are: baseball, softball, boys lacrosse open time of 7.07 seconds. The senior put together a strong campaign this winter, including a second-place to 8th grade, girls lacrosse, finish in the Dual Valley Conference meet in the dash, a second-place finish in the DVC in the high boys and girls outdoor jump, and a top-10 mark in the shot put. track open to grades 7 Junior Andrew Jayyosi earned a top-15 finish in the finals of the 300-meter dash. Senior Max and 8, and boys volleyball. Martyak cracked the top-10 in the 600-meter run, finishing with a personal-best time of 1:37.92 to Miscoe Hill spring sports earn an eighth place finish. are baseball, softball and Senior Alexander Chou placed 13th in the shot put with a heave of 37-feet, one and one-half inches. boys and girls outdoor Junior Shawn Forget and freshman Benjamin Skiba both qualified for districts in the 55-meter track. hurdles. On the relay front, Nipmuc’s 4x200 team finished in ninth place, edging out 10th place Quabbin Regional by less than two-tenths of a second. The finish was nearly as tight in the 4x400, where the Warriors were able to hold off Littleton by 0.21 seconds en route to an eighth place finish.
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into last week’s game against Northbridge needing 17 SPORTS FLASH Nipmuc’s points to break 1,000, and he was able to celebrate the By Chris Villani Downing accomplishment in front of a packed house at Nipmuc High that was also there to celebrate the district title Scores winning football team. “It couldn’t have been a better game to get it,” Downing 1,000th Point said. “I was nervous coming in, but I started out pretty hot and I was glad to get it out of the way. It was a great In the middle of a game against Northbridge, Nipmuc experience.” senior Kyle Downing caught a pass at the top of the key, Downing is putting the finishing touches on a four-year took one dribble to his left after getting a screen from his varsity career. He’s been a starter since he joined the team teammate, and drained a jump shot to hit 1,000 points for as a freshman in the winter of 2014. his career. “Kyle is a special player, we knew that as a freshman,” The milestone came in the midst of a monster season said head coach Bob Manzello. “He covers the other team’s Nipmuc senior basketball player Kyle Downing recently that is seeing the 6-foot-3 guard score nearly 22 points per best player on defense, he plays 30 to 32 minutes per game, scored his 1000th point. Here he is shown after the game, and it came as a relief to finally achieve the mark. he really is a complete player. He is someone to build a accomplishment flanked by his dad and brother. “When I hit the shot, it felt like a huge weight off my team around and that’s exactly how we do it.” Contributed photo shoulders,” Downing said. “This is of the biggest goals I had Downing says he’s looking to study business in college in high school and it was in the back of my mind all year. and he’s already spoken with some area schools about “They always say twins have a special connection, we Now that it is out of the way, it changes how I play a little continuing his basketball career at the next level. He’s also have been playing basketball and sports with each other bit. I can play more freely.” looking to help Nipmuc advance in the tournament and for as long as I can remember,” Downing said. “Having that Downing has led the Warriors to a district tournament play a few more games with his favorite teammate, his twin bond is something unique and something we use to our berth and a spot in the Clark Tournament in his final brother Sean. advantage out there. It’s been awesome to be able to play campaign with the varsity basketball team. He came with him.”
Grafton/BVT Hockey Still Unbeaten
By Chris Villani championship a year ago. The Indians force on the blue line for Grafton/BVT. going to play key minutes for us,” the coach Sports Reporter/Columnist are 5-0-1 in conference play and have The senior defenseman from Valley Tech is said. “They are ready for the challenge and The defending state champion hockey outscored teams this winter by a combined someone who has become a “true leader,” they have earned the opportunity.” co-op from Grafton and Blackstone Valley score of 73-to-25. The team’s top line has his head coach said. Binkoski is hopeful the combination Tech began the week without a loss, and been anchored by a pair of Valley Tech “He brings it in practice, he has a of top-level talent and depth will help his finishing the year unbeaten and raising athletes, co-captain Noah Charron and positive attitude no matter what,” Binkoski team leave another indelible mark on the another banner are top-of-mind for the junior Trevor Thomas. Charron has 17 said. “He is a guy the young guys really look program. Indians as they hit the home stretch. points on the season, 10 goals and seven up to on the bench, during games, during “We had a banner-raising ceremony for “Of course we want to go undefeated,” assists. Thomas has added six goals and drills in practice, he is just a tremendous last year’s team at the rink and I told the said head coach Mike Binkoski. “About five nine helpers through the first 16 games. kid to have on the team.” guys, ‘that is your legacy,’” he said. “Your or six games in, you don’t really think about “They work so hard and they play so well Two more BVT defensemen, juniors Seth ultimate lasting legacy on the program are it, you just play every game. But when we together,” Binkoski said. “They have great Vartabedian and Adam Shobe, have added the banners you raise. The more you get, were 9-0, 10-0-1, it started to become a chemistry and they work hard in the gritty depth to the blue line and Binkoski expects the better that legacy is.” possibility and the kids want it.” areas. They do the little things right and it them to play significant shifts down the Grafton/BVT began the week 16-0- shows up in their games.” stretch. 1 on the season after capturing a state Co-captain Jameson Adee has been a “They have come into their own, they are Over 700 Quality Preowned Vehicles! BAD CREDIT? DON’T SWEAT IT! IMPERIALCARS.com We finance SALE ENDS your future not OPEN DAILY 9-9, SATURDAY 9-6, SUNDAY 11-6 • 800-526-AUTO 2/17/18 your past.
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