SERVING THE TOWNS OF BARRE, HARDWICK, HUBBARDSTON, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM & RUTLAND SINCE 1834 ServingServing the towns the of towns Barre, of Hardwick, Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Hubbardston, New Braintree, New Braintree, North Brookfield, North Brookfield, Oakham, Oakham, Petersham Petersham & Rutland & Rutland since 1834 since 1834 Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834

FEBRUARYBARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE VOL. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 FEBRUARYBARRE20,EBRUARY 2014 GAZETTE F BARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE USPS 044560 VOL. 179, NVOOL. 40. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 $1.00 USPS 044560USPSUSPS 044560 044560 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Singing the night away August 6, 2020 ❙ Vol. 186, No. 16 ❙ $1.00 Senate candidatewww.barregazette.turley.com SingingSinging the night the nightaway away visits selectmen MikeSenate ValanzolaSenateeconomy, candidateeducation and candidatecommu- Selectmen offer town administrator positionnity. Of all the candidates for the to Jessica Sizer visiting district towns senate seat, he is the only one that was a selectmen. He stated that By Ellenor Downer office can attend the meeting. Selectman Dylan Clark placed tions for the position of treasurer/local aid and Stevens,Chapter 70 moneywho was participating in Selectman Urban also said the By Ellenor Downer Staff Writer Prior to the unanimous vote for them Jessica Sizer, Evan Kenney collector.visits They will visitsreview thewereselectmen can a priority.- the Heselectmen saidZoom that nowmeeting Monday night, selectmen should reach out to the Staff Writer town administrator, each selectman and Sean O’Brien. didates and at their Thursdaythey meet were- the saidfirst areas he cut,thought not having the conser- historical society. The board will the first funded. economy,He mentioned educationeconomy, and education commu- and commu- OAKHAM- Despite a BARRE – Selectmen offered ranked the three finalists. Chair Selectman vice chair Matthew ing and presentMike threeValanzolaMike candidates Valanzolathat the to legislature vation is more commission inter- walk the prop- wait on making a decision until Tuesday snowstorm, Oakham nity. Of all thenity. candidates Of all the for candidates the for the the permanent town administrator Gregory O’Sullivan ranked from Urban ranked Sean O’Brien first interview. The board hoped toested hold in funding erty new was programs, a good idea. Stevens said they hear from the conservation selectmen still held their meeting. but that new programssenate take moneyseat, hesenate is the seat, only he one is the that only one that position to Jessica Sizer at their one to three: Jessica Sizer, Sean and Sizer and Kenney on the same interviewsRepublicanvisiting next candidate week. visitingdistrict for state townsdistricthe townstook a walk on the property and commission and historical society. away from existing programs. Senate, Mike Valanzola, intro- was a selectmen.was a Heselectmen. stated that He stated that Monday meeting. O’Brien and Evan Kenney. He said tier. He said O’Brien had the finan- Felton Field land donationHe alsodid said not that see the any old cars or metal. COVID update duced himself to the two select- local aid andlocal Chapter aid and 70 Chaptermoney 70 money They will meet this Thursday he felt all three candidates would cial background piece that he felt Selectman Urban said theDepartment own- ofHe Elementary said the and river that runs through Interim town administra- men present, EliotBy StarbardEllenor and DownerBy Ellenor Downer Secondary Educationwere (DESE) a priority. was were He a priority.said that He now said that now to discuss a contract package with do a good job. O’Sullivan said the was important. Clark made the ers,Matthew who Broderick.wanted James to Erharddonate land it looked clean and the town well tor Jessica Sizer said the gover- Staff Writera Stafffar too Writer powerful bureaucracy. of Sturbridge is also a running as a they were thethey first were areas the cut, first not areas cut, not her. Selectman vice-chair Matthew three questions, which he asked motion to offer the town admin- next to Felton Field to theDESE town, adopted was common nearby core state and is not contaminat- nor announced that people travel- Republican for the senate seat. Urban said the board should have were designed to show knowl- istrator position to Sizer and did not want to do soil testing,standards as initiativeed.the withoutHe first said a vote funded. thethe firstasphalt He funded.mentioned company He mentioned ing outside of New England must Valanzola saidOAKHAM- he hoped to visitOAKHAM- the Despite aDespite a of the legislature thator input the fromlegislature is more inter- administrative assistant, Sandy edge of the day-to-day workings O’Sullivan seconded it. it wasselectmen too costly.in all 28 townsHe suggested in the the was well containedthat the and legislature there was is more a self-quarantineinter- for 14 days when Tuesday snowstorm,Tuesday schoolsnowstorm, Oakham districts. Oakham Selectman Senate district. He stated that he ested in fundingested newin funding programs, new programs, Hood, contact labor counsel to see of the job. He felt Sizer had the Treasurer/collector position town get input from the conserStarbard -said thatlong he didgone not agree hat factory on the same served selectmentwo terms on still selectmenthe heldWales their still meeting. held their meeting. if he or a representative from his best answers to those questions. The board received six applica- vation commission. Richardwith theC. income side basedbut as thatnet the school new asphalt butprograms that company new take programs money take moneySee SELECTMEN, page 5 Board ofRepublican Selectmen and isRepublican candidate currently forcandidate state for state spending formula that determines chairman of the Tantasqua Regional away from existingaway from programs. existing programs. Senate, MikeSenate, Valanzola, Mikehow much Valanzola,intro- a town must intro- spend on School Committee, a committee of He also said that the education. Starbard said the town He also said that the 18 membersduced that serveshimself fiveduced towns.to thehimself two select-to the two select- has no way to collectDepartment any of the Department of Elementary of Elementary and and He menexplained present, to themen selectmen Eliot present, Starbard Eliot and Starbard and Secondary EducationSecondary (DESE) Education was (DESE) was that his Matthewfocus if elected Broderick.Matthew would be James Broderick.See Erhard SELECTMEN, James Erhard page 7 a far too powerfula far too bureaucracy. powerful bureaucracy. Turley Publications Photo by Amber King, an intern from Quabbin Regional High School. of Sturbridgeof is Sturbridgealso a running is also as aa runningSupt. as a Muir presents Shop local at Barre Farmers’ Market DESE adoptedDESE common adopted core common state core state The band Crawdad E Creek held their sixth annual bonfire and food drive on Saturday, Feb. 8 at American Legion Post 2. RepublicanRepublican for the senate for seat.the senate seat. standards initiativestandards without initiative a vote without a vote Valanzola saidValanzola he hoped said to visithe hoped the to visit the ofdraft the legislatureof the orlegislatureschool input from or input from plan Stateselectmen funds inselectmen all 28 towns in allused in 28 the towns into the school districts.school districts.Selectman Selectman Senate district.Senate He district.stated that He hestated that heBy Ellenor Downer about 12 students depending on Starbard saidStarbard that he didsaid not that agree he did not agree QRSD to hold promoteserved two servedterms regional ontwo the terms Wales on the Wales Staff Writer the size of the room, which vary. State approves Pathfinder roof project with the incomewith basedthe income net school based net school Board of SelectmenBoard of and Selectmen is currently and is currently Students in the same grade will public budget about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance of the cost, site, type, spending formulaspending that formula determines that determines Construction chairman of thechairman Tantasqua of the Regional Tantasqua RegionalBARRE – Quabbin Regional occupy either adjacent classrooms or $2,003,781 of $3,273,620, with scope and timeline for the pro- partnerships how much ahow town much must a spendtown muston spend on hearing expected to begin the remaining $1,269,839 borne by posed project,” wrote John School Committee,School aCommittee, committee aof committeeSchool of District (QRSD) or a nearby classroom. Pathfinder’s member towns, based McCarthy, executive director of munities that benefit education.from the 37 pro- Starbardeducation. said Starbard the town said the town Technology,18 members health that18 members serves five that towns. serves fiveSuperintendent towns. Dr. Sheila Muir New Braintree Grade School BARRE - The Quabbin late summer on enrollment. the MSBA in a Jan. 29 letter to Dr. jects slated to receivehasgave funding no a way frompresentation hasto collectno way anyto to the collectof theschool any ofstudents the in kindergarten and first Regional School District (QRSD) Pathfinder’s member towns Gerald Paist, superintendent-direc- networksHe advanced explainedHe to explainedthethe selectmen $4 million to Communitythe selectmen Innovation School Committee will meet on By Douglas Farmer include Palmer, tor of the Pathfinder regional dis- that his focusthat if hiselected focusChallenge would if elected (CIC) be grant wouldcommittee program.See be SELECTMEN, regardingSee SELECTMEN, a page draft 7 plan page grade 7 will attend Oakham Center Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Staff Writer Blog about it in Ware, Belchertown, trict. “Upon receipt of the certified By Emily Thurlow “The CIC programfor isschool a major reopening this fall. School for this year. The super- Quabbin Regional School District our reader forum Staff Writer component of the Patrick Turley PublicationsTurley Photo Publications by AmberGranby, PhotoKing, Hardwick, anby internAmber from King,votes Quabbin an interndemonstrating Regional from Quabbin High School. Regionallocal High School. The superintendent must intendent said she did not feel Educational Support Center, 872 PALMER – After receiving Monson, New approval, the MSBA and the dis- Administration's commitment to pro- South St. At the conclusion of school formal approval for funding of the Braintree, Oakham trict will execute a project funding Through a program that is vide cities and towns submitwith the tools tothe draft plan to the comfortable having one princi- The band CrawdadThe band E Crawdad Creekcommittee held E Creek theirbusiness, sixthheld a public theirannual budget sixth bonfireproject annual andfrom bonfire foodthe Massachusetts drive and foodon Saturday, drive on Feb.andSaturday, Warren. 8 at American Feb. 8agreement at LegionAmerican which Post will Legion set2. forth thePost 2.intended to support regionalization effectively manage resourcesDepartment and pro- of Elementary and pal dividing time between the two hearing on the Quabbin Regional School Building Authority www.gazetteforum. “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to and other cost-saving initiatives that vide services to their residents,” said wordpress.com Secondary Education by July 31 schools. She said she was doing it School District FY15 budget will be (MSBA), a new roof will be placed terms of the MSBA’s which the district will receive its will change the way local govern- Secretary of Administration and held. The public is invited to attend. over the heads of staff and students Accelerated Repair Program, the grant from the MSBA.” ments doState business to maintainState service fundsFinance Glen funds Shor. and“This usedprogramthe school used committee to mustto for the health and safety crisis. A copy of the FY2015 budget will at Pathfinder Regional Vocational district has 90 days to acquire and Within days of the receipt of delivery and stretch every taxpayer provides an opportunityapprove for neigh- a plan approved by Aug Grade 6 students will attend be available for review at the Central Technical High School in Palmer certify local approval for an appro- the letter, a preliminary meeting dollar as far as possible, the towns of boring communities10. to build QRSD part- School Committee the Quabbin Regional Middle Office, 872 South St. after 12 p.m. by the end of the year. priation and all other necessary Palmer, Monson, Brimfield, Holland QRSDQRSD to hold to(noon) hold on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. MSBA is expected to cover local votes or approvals showing See ROOF PROJECT, page 8 and Walespromote will be among promotethose com- See regional CIC GRANT,chair, page regional“Lee” 8 Wolanin said at last School to make room for the StateState approves approves Pathfinder Pathfinder roof roofproject project Thursday’s Zoom meeting that extra spacing required between “all of this is subject to change.” desks at the elementary buildings. publicpublic budget budget about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance of the cost, site, type, ConstructionConstruction about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance ofChocolates the cost, site, andtype, so many to pick Supt. Muir said she did not They will be housed in a sepa- Karen Anderson of Orangeor $2,003,781 announcesor of$2,003,781 $3,273,620, of her$3,273,620,with scope with and timelinescope and for timeline the pro- for thepartnerships pro- partnershipsbelieve that pure remote learn- rate wing of the middle school hearinghearing the remainingthe $1,269,839 remaining borne$1,269,839 by posed borne byproject,”posed wroteproject,” John wrote John expectedexpected to begin to begin munitiesing was that a benefitsubstitute from thefor 37 in pro- person and use minimal shared spaces. candidacy for state representativePathfinder’s Pathfinder’smember towns, member based towns,McCarthy, based executiveMcCarthy, director executive of director of learning. Inmunities the draft that benefitplan, allfrom stu the- 37 Pre-schoolpro- classes will move to Technology,Technology, health healthjects slated to receive funding from BARRE -BARRE The Quabbin- TheORANGE Quabbinlate - Karen Anderson,summerlate a squeezed summer between increasingon enrollment. prices tionson enrollment.that unreasonably hinderthe MSBA inthe a Jan.MSBA 29 letter in a Jan. to Dr. 29 letter to Dr. dents pre-kindergartenjects slated to receive to grade funding fromOakham Center School as well as Regional SchoolRegional District School (QRSD) Republican,District (QRSD) announced her candi- of the necessities, food, clothing them.” the $4 millionthe Community $4 million Innovation Community Innovation dacy for the 2nd Franklin District and shelter, on the one handPathfinder’s and “WePathfinder’s havemember a serious towns problem:memberGerald towns Paist,Gerald superintendent-direc- Paist, superintendent-direc-networksnetworks advanced advanced5 will attend school in person Project Create, currently housed School CommitteeSchool Committeewill meetState on will Representative meet onBy seat. Douglas She more ByFarmer Douglasand more taxesFarmer on the other. too includeoften the people includePalmer, in office nowtorPalmer, of the Pathfindertor of the regional Pathfinder dis- regionalTurley dis- Publications Courtesy photo Challengefive days (CIC) perChallenge grantweek. program. (CIC) Desks grant will program. be at Ruggles Lane Elementary Thursday, Feb.Thursday, 27These at 6:30 Feb. vendorsp.m. 27 atdeclared, the6:30 sell p.m.“For tooChristmas at longthe the needsStaff ofornaments WriterWhen StaffI am the Writer and Representative craftsBlog about for at it in havetheWare,Blog beenBarre about only itBelchertown, in interestedFarmers’Ware, in Belchertown, play- Markettrict. “Upon held trict.receipt every “Upon of the Saturday receipt certified of the on certified BarreBy Common Emily ThurlowBy from Emily 9 Thurlow placed“The to CIC allow program“The six CIC isfoot aprogram major distanc is -a major a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thereour is districtproducethe peoplein season, of this district blueberries,our readerI will foruming ourpolitical readerpeaches, forum games for dairy their own products, maple syrup, honey and more.Staff Writer component of the Patrick Quabbin RegionalQuabbin School Regional District School Districthave been work to reduce our taxes to the benefitGranby, instead Hardwick,of standingGranby, up Hardwick,forvotes demonstratingvotes demonstrating local local Staff Writer ing of studentscomponent and accommodate of the Patrick See SCHOOL PLAN, page 6 EducationalEducational Support Center, Support 872 Center, 872PALMERignored by the –PALMER Afterminimum receiving level – After essential receiving for good the Monson,people they are supposedMonson,New to rep- approval,New theapproval, MSBA andthe MSBAthe dis- and the dis- Administration'sAdministration's commitment commitmentto pro- to pro- South St. At theSouth conclusion St. At the of conclusion school of formalschoolpeople approval formalwho forgovernment. approvalfunding offorI will the funding fight to protectof the resent,” Anderson charged. “I won't Through a Throughprogram athat program is vide that cities is andvide towns cities with and the towns tools withto the tools to are supposed our elderly and those on fixed be justBraintree, one of the good OakhamBraintree, old boys on trictOakham will executetrict willa project execute funding a project funding committee business,committee a public business, budget a public projectbudgetto befrom repre-project the incomesMassachusetts from from the the Massachusetts spiraling costs of Beaconand Hill. Warren. I knowand that Warren.state gov-agreement whichagreement will set which forth will the set forthintended the to supportintended regionalization to support regionalizationeffectively manageeffectively resources manage and resourcespro- and pro- hearing on thehearing Quabbin on the Regional Quabbin RegionalSchoolsenting Building usSchool on food, medicineBuildingAuthority and housing.”Authoritywww.gazetteforum. ernmentwww.gazetteforum. can“Pursuant be made to to work the betterterms and conditions pursuant to and other cost-savingand other initiatives cost-saving that initiativesvide services that videto their services residents,” to their said residents,” said wordpress.com wordpress.com “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to Food pantry to Town Beach(MSBA),Beacon a new Hill. conditions roof will“There be areplaced many non-govern- and I will work to see thatEQLT it does.” invites allwill changeto willthecreate waychange local the govern- way localsalvageSecretary govern- ofSecretary Administration ofart Administration and and School DistrictSchool FY15 District budget FY15 will bebudget will beWe (MSBA),need ment a agenciesnew roof that will do bewonderful placed termsAnderson, of herthe husband, termsMSBA’s of Robert thewhich MSBA’s the districtwhich willthe districtreceive willits receive its held. The publicheld. is Theinvited public to attend. is invited to attend.over thesomeone headsover who of thestaffwork heads and meeting studentsof thestaff needs and ofAccelerated students the peo- andAccelerated Repair their five Program, sons Repairand a daughterthe Program,grant fromthe thegrant MSBA.” from the MSBA.” ments do businessments to do maintain business service to maintainFinance service GlenFinance Shor. “This Glen Shor.program “This program A copy of thecall AFY2015 copy of budget the for FY2015 will budgetemergencyat Pathfinderwillwill be moreat Regional Pathfinderple of Vocationalour Regional communities meeting Vocationaldistrict and help haslive 90district indays Orange. hasto acquire She90 daysWillis the and tofourth acquire beWithin anddisplayed daysWithin of the daysreceipt of ofthe receiptdelivery of and deliverystretch every and stretch taxpayer everyprovides taxpayer an opportunityprovides an foropportunity neigh- for holdneigh- monthly be available for review at the CentralKaren AndersonTechnicalresponsive High to Schoolpeople in waysPalmer that are both more generation of her family to live in dollar as far asdollar possible, as far the as townspossible, of theboring towns communitiesof boring communities to build part- to build part- be availableBy for Sloanereview at M. the Perron Centralthe district'sTechnicalpresenceeffective High and Schoolduring more efficient inthecertify Palmer days than local andOrange certifyapproval espe and local -has for deep approvalan onaffectionappro- Railfor for thean appro- letter, Trail a thepreliminary letter, a preliminarymeeting meeting Office, 872 SouthOffice, St. 872 after South Correspondent12 needs.p.m.St. after I will 12tirelesslyby p.m. the endwork oftoby pro-the the year.cially similarend of government theon year.the programs.weekendspriation As a andwhenthepriation areaall andtheother its and people. necessary all other necessary Palmer, Monson,Palmer, Brimfield, Monson, Holland Brimfield, Holland distributions (noon) on Tuesday,(noon) Feb. on Tuesday, 25, 2014. Feb.tect our 25, children. 2014. I willMSBA work to is cre- expectedMSBAstate Representative isto expected cover I will localto work cover votes to orThe approvals Anderson familyshowing is active See ROOF PROJECT,See ROOF page PROJECT, 8 pageand Wales 8 willand be Wales among will those be amongcom- those com-See CIC GRANT,See CIC page GRANT, 8 page 8 ate an economic environment that beachhave our becomesstate government overcrowded encour- in locala number with votes of local or approvalsorganizationsBy showing Eileen Kennedy BARRE – The next Barre Food NORTHwelcomes BROOKFIELD job creation in our dis- cityage these visitors. NGO's and I will work to Staff writer trict. Too many of us are being eliminate any unnecessary regula- See ANDERSON, page 9 Pantry distributions will occur – Selectmen held an emergen- Selectmen Chairman Dale Kiley Thursday, Aug. 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. cy meeting to discuss issues at suggested that a sign be placed that HARDWICK – The East The Barre Food Pantry volun- Lake Lashaway Town Beach and said anyone at the beach after dusk KarenKaren Anderson Anderson of Orange ofChamber Orange announces eyes volunteerannounces standoutsherQuabbin her Land Trust wants to ChocolatesChocolates and so andTurleymany Publications so to Photomany bypick Genevieve to Fraser pick teers seek to continue to fulfill their Brooks Pond GreenRoad EnergyBeach. TipsThis would be trespassing. This would help people Kaycreate Berry writestheir out own a minimum bid for items in the chocolate auction held on Sunday, Feb. 9 mission to get food to hungry and summer, residentsBarre nearEnergy theCommittee Lake allowAwards North to be presentedBrookfieldof Policethe Year, of anyoneart from that the willat bethe Firstdisplayed Congregational on Parish, Unitarian in Petersham. Proceeds from the chocolate auc- food insecure clients. The pantry Lashaway Town Beach and Brooks Department to deter peopleChamber from towns of Belchertown, tion will benefit the church building maintenance fund. candidacycandidacy forBeautiful state for icicles and staterepresentative prob- at representativeApril 26 dinner Brimfield, Brookfield,the Mass East Central Rail Trail in must also continue to protect cli- Pond Road Beachlematic icehave dams? encoun If you have- staying late and causing troubleBrookfield, on Hardwick,Wheelwright, Holland, at the intersection ORANGE - ORANGEKaren Anderson, - Karen a Anderson,squeezed a betweensqueezed increasing betweenBy prices increasingDouglas Farmertions prices that unreasonablytions that unreasonably hinder hinder ents, volunteers and the larger com- tered increasedicicles traffic, hanging partying or ice and dam the beach. Monson, New Braintree,of Pine North Street and Maple Street. Republican, Republican,announced herannounced candi-issues, heritof is acandi-the sure necessities, sign youof theare necessities,food, clothing Stafffood, Writer them.”clothing them.”Brookfield, Palmer, Spencer, munity from the catastrophic spread intimidation fromwasting out money of town to melt vis the- One member of the East Those whoPetersham are interested areannual town Barre to hold PALMER — For every active Wales, Ware, Warren and West of the novel COVID-19. Many cli- dacy for thedacy 2nditors. forFranklin theThe 2nd Districtrecent Franklinsnow near onand your District drowning roofshelter, by heatand on loss.of theshelter, oneBrookfield onhand the and one selectmen hand“We and have was a “We conserious -have problem: a serious problem: group or organization in town, Brookfield. encouraged to bring in small ents and volunteers are classified The payback for insulation is election is set for March 3 rabies clinic State RepresentativeStatea 4-year Representative seat.old boy She at seat.Lakemore She andLashaway moremore taxes andcerned onmorethere the are taxes thatother. a number onmany thetooof key peopleother.often volun- the whotoo people oftenLast visit inyear’sthe office people winner now in wasoffice now fairly short, considering the metal pieces they can find such as as high-risk due to their age and/or declared, “Fordeclared, too long “For the tooneeds long of theWhen needs Iof am Whenthe Representative I amteers the behind Representative forit, from havechurch beengroupsfor onlyhaveBobbie interested been McAvoy only ofin interestedWare, play- for her in play- PETERSHAM - The position once again. Ellen Anderson BARRE - The town of Barre Town Beach hashigh costalso of energy.led toIt has con been- and respect the rules would not be screws, bolts, shackles, wrenches, like the United Church of Ware work in holding collections for Petersham Annual Town Election of 20 Dana Road has taken out will hold a rabies and microchip underlying health conditions. cernsour about district thebelowour lack freezing thedistrict of people forlifeguards quite theaof while thispeople districtable of tothis I usewill district theing beach I political will becauseing games political offor theirgames own for their own and the First Church of Monson to troops overseas. At thewashers, time, she spikes;will whateverbe held on March people 3. The papers to challenge for the seat. clinic on Saturday, March 29 from As the food pantry has since the resulting in very little melting due tohave COVID-19. beenhave work been to reducework our to “a reducetaxescivic few organizations topeopleour the taxes likebenefitwho theto Palmerthewant insteadbenefit saidto of makethat standing instead she was ofthrilledup standingfor to be up forBoard of Selectmen seat currently Other positions on the bal- 9 to 11 a.m. at the Barre DPW from the suns warmth. Compare have at hand. late March distribution, in order to Lions Club and the Belchertown nominated, but didn’t believe she held by Tim Clark, who has sub- lot, which are all three year terms Building, 441 Wheelwright Road. Selectmenignored by spokethetheignored snowminimum withon by the the membersroof level ofminimum your essential trouble.” level for essential good He said thefor people goodthat theylifeguardsthe arepeople supposed they are to rep-supposedThey should to rep- bring it to trail in Fair Committee, said Quaboag was as deserving of the award as mitted his resignation as of March and signed by the incumbents are Second Chance Animal Shelter will maintain safe physical distances of thepeople Lake Lashawaywhoheatedpeople housegovernment. Community whoto an unheatedgovernment. I will fightwere toI will notprotect fight hired toresent,” protector implemented Andersonresent,” charged. Anderson “I won'tcharged. “I won't Hills Chamber of Commerce others in the community.Wheelwright 3,on will Saturday,have a contest. NancyAug. Allen Moderator – Bart Wendell, Board be providing rabies vaccines for dogs between volunteers and between garage, this will tell you how Associationare supposed andare supposedourBrooks elderly Pondour and elderly thosebecause(QHCC) onand fixed President thoseof the onLennybe COVID-19justfixed Weake. one ofbe the just And shutgood one that oldof is the justboys22, goodthe on wherequality old boys they onof 17will Common able Streetto work has taken of Selectmen – Frederik Marsh, and cats for only $12. Microchipping energy efficient your house is or volunteers and clients, Aug. 12 and These are the people that – for the that Weake said the committee that out papers to fill the term. Dana Treasurer – Dana Robinson, Board will also be available for $20 includ- Conservationto be repre- Associationis tonot. beincomes repre- to from brainincomes the- spiraling down.from the costs The spiraling of EastBeacon costs Brookfield of Hill.Beacon I know Town Hill.that stateI knowwith gov- that local state metal gov- fabricator Caitlin 20 will again be “drive-through” storm solutions to this increasingly Hallmost ispart limited – stay in the to background essentialjudges person Citizen- of the Year nomina- Kennan of 404 North Main Street of Health – Kaye Cousens, ing registration. Dogs must be on senting us onsentingfood, us medicine on food, and medicine housing.”when andthe mediahousing.” showsernment up at canan ernmentbetions made is looking canto work be for. made McCarthy,better to work betterof hasIron notified Goat the TownCustoms, Clerk, Diana Petersham School Committee – leash and cats must be in carriers. If a style distributions. Clients will stressfulBeacon situation. Hill.Beacon Hill.“There are many“Therenel, non-govern-event are which but many are a haltedvitalnon-govern-and part Iofthe will bring- processworkand to I“These willsee for thatwork people it todoes.” toare see theturn that ones ittheir does.” foundCooley, of metalhis intention pieces to run as a Russell Fontaine, Planning Board – pet is eligible for a three year vaccine, line up in their vehicles on Park TheWe ideaneed ofWe having mentneed agencies residentment that agencies thedoing wonderful recruitmentcommunity that do activities wonderful and toAnderson, life.hiringthat ofher Anderson,don’t life husband, do- it for her theRobertinto recognitionhusband, nature-inspired Robertwrite-in for artthe position.works to John Lawson and Planning Board people bring prior vaccine paperwork Street and proceed into the right stickers at the Lake Lashaway guards.And itOriginally is recognition ofthe that townbut without was whose diligence the The Board of Assessors will – Fraser Sinclair. The position of with them. Vaccines will be provided someone whosomeonework who meetingwork the meetingneeds of thethe needspeo- ofand the theirpeo- fiveand sons their and five a daughtersonspost and along a daughter the Mass Central Rail by the licensed veterinarians of hand (east) entrance driveway of Town Beach was proposed. notfact even that thegoing QHCC to is openseeking the beach. also have a contest. Fredrik “Rick” Trustees of Public Library, current- will be morewill plebe moreof our communitiesple of ournominations communities and help for the liveand 2014 helpinCitizen Orange.live inShe SeeOrange. is CHAMBER, the fourthSheTrail. page is the 10 fourthMarsh has signed to serve in the ly held by Annette Ermini, is open. Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. the Barre Congregational Church. However,responsive while responsiveto thispeople would toin waysallowpeople that in However,are ways both that more arethe bothselectmangeneration more of generationwas her toldfamily of toher live family “Iin think to live art in can make you They will remain in their cars. Karen AndersonKarenpolice Anderson to differentiate residents that, “People are going to swim the district'sthe district'seffective andeffective more efficient and more than efficientOrange than and Orangehas deep and affection has deepstop for affectionand say, for hmm, and make They’ll drive up and be checked from out of town visitors, the stick- down there whether it’s officially you think as well as being some- in by a volunteer, then continue up needs. I willneeds. tirelesslyers Iwould will work tirelessly also to pro- create worksimilar anto pro-issue government sincesimilar governmentprograms.open or not.”As programs. a the area As aand theits people.area and its people. tect our children.tect our I will children. work to I willcre- workstate to Representativecre- state Representative I will work Ito will workThe to AndersonThe family Anderson is activething family to is look active at,” said Cynthia Turley Publications courtesy photo to the church building where their staff would be needed to assign and North Brookfield Police Chief Henshaw, EQLT executive direc- The East Quabbin Land Trust will offer people a chance groceries will be put into the trunk ate an economicate checkan environment economic the stickers. environment that Alonghave ourthat with statehave the government ourMark state governmentencour-Smith saidin encour- “Mucha number morein of a local numberclear organizations of local organizations welcomes job creation in our dis- age these NGO's and I will work to tor. to create their own salvage art on the Mass Central Rail or way back of their vehicles by welcomesnear drowning, job creation a inserious our dis- physicalage these signage NGO's andwould I will help work us toa lot.” He also The section of trail is about trict. Too manytrict. ofToo us many are being of us areeliminate being anyeliminate unnecessary any unnecessary regula- regula-See ANDERSON,See ANDERSON, page 9 page 9 Trail on Aug. 22. EQLT Executive Director Cynthia Henshaw volunteers. altercation occurred on the beach said “something official” such as 400 feet long with high privacy has made salvage art from shackles. All creations will dis- Based on the success of the spring and required police intervention. resident stickers or family day passes fences, which Henshaw said will played on the Rail Trail. and summer distributions so far, the Attendees called for a larger police would also assist the police in mon- be a great place to display the food pantry volunteers believe this itoring the area. Increased patrols, creations that are made. while creating art. “I think it will McCarthyTurley Publications to Turleyadd Photo Publicationsan by artisticGenevieve Photo Fraserflair by Genevieve “drive-through” Fraser style is the safest Green EnergyGreen TipsEnergy TipsChamber Chamberresident eyes stickers volunteer eyes and volunteer clear signage standouts standoutsShe has previously made her be a great addition to the trail,” to EQLT’s Mass Central Rail possible way to get food to clients are all solutions Smith proposed. 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Round Town Hubbardston Ellenor Downer Make someone smile today Ellenor Downer 413-967-3505 By Carole Gariepy [email protected] Look what I received in the mail today ... a book ... Preschool to hold how to SPEAK CHICKEN ! Volunteer positions Now, is that crazy or drive-through what? And, it was sent to me by Betty Martone, a friend I available haven’t seen in forty years or graduation more. She read the pandemic Hubbardston is looking for energetic residents look- Preschool graduates of the 123 Grow Child Center article I wrote for the news- ing to better their community. Residents looking to in Barre will be awarded their diplomas Friday, Aug. paper about my friendship help should send a letter of interest to bos@hubbard- 7 at 6 p.m. when they have been invited to join the with my neighbors chickens stonma.us no later than noon Monday, Aug. 31. “123 Preschool Graduation Parade.” Barre is one of “My Only Close-up Friends” Volunteer opportunities include: cable commit- six 123 Grow Child Center locations. Graduates of the and decided I needed this tee one member, constable one member, economic six centers will join the parade at 340 Burncoat St. in book. It sure brought a big Development two members, emergency management Worcester. The Worcester location was chosen because smile to my face and made planning five members, housing authority four mem- of the center’s drive-through parking lot where the me reminisce about our high bers (elected), Memorial Day committee four mem- parade can enter from Burncoat Street and exit onto a school friendship in the bers, planning board one member (elected and one side road. 1950s and her support later associate (appointed) and town center committee one This year the 123 Grow Child Center graduation with our special needs son, member. ceremony, which has been held in June for 17 years, Grant. Turley Publications Courtesy Photo SHINE counselor was cancelled due to the COVID-19 closures. “We Betty was always a very A chicken lays an egg in the nesting box. Carole SHINE Medicare counseling with Glen Gregory did not want our children to miss out on celebrating thoughtful person, but I Gariepy used her phone to give her son, Grant, a vir- will be available by scheduling an appoint- their achievement of graduating from preschool in never expected her or anyone tual visit with her neighbor’s chickens. ment with the Hubbardston Senior Center by call- preparation for kindergarten,” stated administrator to suggest that I learn to talk How do I make the visit chickies - animal crackers ing 978-928-1400, extension 211. The counseling Sandy Welch. “The little ones deserve the same rec- “chicken.” This makes me for him exciting while he’s ... Wow, Grant, the white will be conducted by phone until further notice. ognition as those graduating from high school and want to tell about how my on the telephone? Then I chicken jumped really high Egg delivery time college. We hope family and friends will join the daily visits with treats to the thought ... Teachers, doc- for that ... and on and on and Hubbardston Senior Center, 7A Main St., parade to make this a special occasion for the chil- chicken coup has enriched tors, business people are on.” Hubbardston is closed for the time being. The time for dren.” our special needs son Grant’s all doing their jobs virtual- Well, one day when we egg delivery on Fridays changed to 10 a.m. to noon. Farmers’ market days. ly. Why can’t I learn to do headed outside after our vir- There will be no fresh produce until further notice. The Barre Farmers’ Market takes place every Grant has made tele- it with Grant? So, I took tual visit, Ruth, the farm- People may call the senior center at 978-928-1400, Saturday on the Barre Common from 9 a.m. to 12:30 phone calls every day to us him with me, by phone er’s wife, was standing extension 211 with any questions p.m. The farmers’ market now has raspberries, blue- since the pandemic started and placed him in the nest- there waiting with a bucket Virtual 5K fundraiser berries, peaches, corn, tomatoes, summer squash, zuc- and Gerry and I have visit- ing box and he listened to of water to bring in to the The 23rd annual Hubbardston Library 5K run/walk, chini, cucumbers and much more. ed him at his group home me talk to the chickens and chickens. Of course, she originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, will be QRSD meal distribution days in Gardner once a week, heard their pleasant clucking heard my exuberant chatter held in a “virtual” environment. Any 3.1-mile outdoor The Quabbin Regional School District Food first through the window sounds. I learned to become while she was outside but course (self-timed) can be used and the actual race Service Department is distributing breakfast and and now, since it’s warm- quite dramatic to entertain she didn’t know about Grant course will be marked for those, who wish to run/ lunch for all students in the district, age 18 and er, we visit outside under a him, and at the same time it listening in on the phone walk the course during the week prior to Sept. 12. under. People do not have to attend a Quabbin school tree ... masked and at a dis- was entertaining for me too and was thinking I’d real- Applications for the event will be available online at to participate. Distribution takes place every Monday tance. I can’t tell you how – “Hello Chicks, that’s Grant ly “lost it.” She gave me a the Hubbardston Library website. The registration fee and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hardwick I miss hugs. Well, it’s been up there in your nesting box, strange look and gently said, for the fundraising event is $20. Long sleeve cotton Elementary School and the Quabbin Middle and five months and not easy to so don’t go up there now ... “You really do get into those race shirts will be provided to all those who register High School. If parents have difficulty with transpor- think of new topics to talk Here are some healthy apple chickens.” Then I showed by Aug. 15. Awards to overall first male/female runner tation for food pickup, they may contact the Central about, until one day I said peelings ... Let’s see who her the phone and told her and walker as well as any donated raffle prizes will be Office at 978-355-4668 or email [email protected]. to Grant, “Would you like to can jump up for this piece about Grant, which of course distributed. The library trustees have decided not to SNAP assistance come with me while I visit of bread ... Don’t you take delighted her. actively solicit donations for the 2020 race as a rec- Anyone recently laid off due to the coronavirus the chickens?” Of course, that out of her beak, that’s Now, not only does Grant ognition of the challenges facing local businesses this may call Eileen Clarkson, HS-BCP, CDP, MS, MPA, that sounded like a great not nice ... Here’s a nice big visit the chickens daily, but year. All application fees and any donations for this director of the Barre Senior Center at 774-764-8702 new adventure for him. He’s piece for you Mr. Rooster ... he gets to say hello to any- year’s race will support the operational needs of the for assistance in applying for the USDA Supplemental never had any connection to Ouch, you pecked my finger library as well as the Library Scholarship Fund. Any chickens. ... Here’s your favorite treat, See CHICKENS page 5 raffle prize donations received will be distributed on a random basis. For additional information on this event, See ROUND TOWN, page 5 interested runners/walkers or donors can contact Mark Wigler, race director at 978-928-5120 or MTWigler@ gmail.com.

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Public Meetings Oakham Note: Many meetings are closed to the Postponements and cancellations Ellenor Downer public or will be held remotely. [email protected] due to the coronavirus pandemic BARRE Holden Days scheduled for by a specific date. Theatre at the Mount Barre Housing Authority – Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. Aug. 22 has been cancelled. It (TAM) located at Mount QRSD Administrative Review Subcommittee – will return next year Aug. 28, The trustees of Eastern Wachusett Community COA offers outdoor Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. 2021. States Exposition announce College in Gardner decided QRSD School Committee – Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. that the 2020 Big E, West to cancel the remaining shows Water Commission – Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sterling Fair scheduled Springfield, has been can- in their 2020 season. These activities DPW Commission – Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. for Sept. 11-13 has been can- celled for this year. It will include “Man of LaMancha,” Conservation Committee – Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. celled. It will return in 2021. return next year Sept. 17 to “Tilly the Trickster” and This year people have had to spend so much time Cable Advisory Committee – Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 2021. “Elf, the Musical.” TAM being sedentary and pretty much on their own. During Library Trustees – Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. 1794 Meetinghouse in began processing refunds this time, they began to lose muscle mass and strength 250th Anniversary Committee – Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. New Salem is sad to report Worcester County Sheriff on Aug. 3 and patrons can and flexibility. Stamina is starting to lessen each day Sewer Commission –Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. that their entire summer sea- Lew Evangelidis cancelled expect checks by Aug. 15. that people do not move. It is time to exercise a bit Cemetery Commission – Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. son has been canceled due to the annual Sheriff’s Senior Ticketholders do not have and time to socialize safely. The Oakham Council on COVID-19, and the need for picnic due to COVID -19. to take any action to receive Aging (COA) has reserved the town common for each HARDWICK continued care and social dis- their refund. Friday and Saturday in August at 10 a.m. for seniors to Paige Library Trustees – Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. tancing. The Melha Shriners meet, participate in some simple activities or to take a Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer Commissioners – Riders cancelled their The Hampshire, Franklin safe walk with others in the center of town and to share Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Joe’s Journey for Recovery Annual Hospital Run to ben- and Hampden Agricultural some small refreshment with lemonade and water Board of Selectmen – Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. 5K and Cornhole Tournament efit the Shriners Hospitals Society, the non-profit organi- always available. The COA hopes people will partici- Planning Board – Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. will be a virtual event this for Children in Springfield. zation that manages the oldest pate or just stop by to say hello. Council on Aging – Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. year due to COVID-19. This event draws hun- continuously operated agri- Thursday concerts Gilbertville Public Library – Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. People may visit Facebook dreds of motorcycle riders cultural fair in the country, The Downright Country scheduled for July 23 on Gilbertville Water District – Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. page: https://www.facebook. and fans together for a one- has announced the postpone- the Oakham Common from 6:30-8 p.m. was postponed Conservation Commission – Aug. 18 at 26:30 p.m. com/JoesJourneyforRecovery/ hour ride through western ment of the originally sched- to Thursday, Aug. 13. Other concerts are Beatles for Wheelwright Water District – Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. or runsignup: https://runsig- Massachusetts followed by uled 2020 Three County Fair Sale Aug. 6 and The Otters Aug. 20. People may bring nup.com/Race/Info/MA/ a gathering and celebration. until Sept. 3-6, 2021 due to a chair or blanket. HUBBARDSTON Barre/joesjourney5k for It was scheduled for Sunday, the on-going COVID-19 pan- Muffin Mondays for seniors Planning Board – Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. details. Shirts will be given to Aug. 16. It will return in demic. The COA is offering Monday Morning Muffin Library Trustees – Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. participants that pre-register 2021. Surprise with an appropriately distanced friendly visit Board of Assessors – Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. from one of the COA volunteers or members. Seniors Open Space Committee – Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. that would like a muffin and a visit may call Lucy at Board of Selectmen – Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. 508-882-3358. Virtual Village hosts August workshop for kids Museum appointment only visits PETERSHAM Due to COVID-19 regulations, the Oakham Board of Health – Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. STURBRIDGE – Old games. Sessions take place on found online. Historical Museum has been closed since March Conservation Commission – Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. Sturbridge Village’s “Virtual Tuesdays and Thursdays of Pre-registration is required and will continue to be closed during July. In Council on Aging – Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. Village” is hosting two August each week, with two time slots for all workshops by Aug August, individuals wishing to visit the museum, Nichewaug Inn and Academy Committee 2020 – workshop series for children at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. and will 5. To sign up, people may located at 1221 Old Turnpike Road, may make an Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. ages 6-8 and 9-12. Taking place teach students how to build a visit https://www.osv.org/ appointment with the curator by calling 508-335- Mahar School Committee – Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. twice a week for four weeks, wooden sailboat toy, a silhou- event/virtual-village-work- 4633. Social distancing and use of face masks will Cemetery Commission – Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. the workshops are designed to ette, a Jacob’s ladder and a shops-for-kids/. be observed during the appointments. Future week- Petersham Historic District – Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. offer an in-depth exploration Nine Men’s Morris board game. Old Sturbridge Village, first end open houses will depend on the current state Planning Board – Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. of the 1830s through arts and For those unable to make a opened to the public in 1946, is regulations. Board of Assessors – Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. crafts, teaching children how daily session, classes will be one of the country’s oldest and Church services young people of that century recorded and provided for view- largest living history museums, Sunday, Aug. 9 the Oakham Congregational Church RUTLAND lived, entertained and played. ing anytime. Activity instruc- celebrating life in early New will hold its 10 a.m. worship service. Weather permit- Ad Hoc By-law Committee – Aug. 11, 18 and 25 Two programs will be offered tions are also provided to par- England from 1790-1840. It is ting it will be held outside on the common. People at 1 p.m. starting the second week in ticipants in PDF form, in the the largest living history muse- should bring their own chair and wear a mask. If it August. The “Young Artists” event of technical challenges or um in the Northeast. rains, services will be inside the church. People will be workshop is designed for partici- missed classes. Old Sturbridge Village is directed to an entrance and will practice social distanc- pants ages 6-8 and offers instruc- Registration for the “Young open year-round, but days and ing in the sanctuary. tion in four artistic mediums, Artists” and “Games and hours vary seasonally. Daily including pottery, weaving, por- Amusements” workshops run admission is: $28 for adults, trait drawing and reverse glass at $65 for members and $75 $26 for seniors, $14 for College Barre receives painting. Sessions are hosted on for non-members for the full Students, $14 for children ages Students asked to share Mondays and Wednesdays each four-week course. A supply 4-17, and children 3 and under $82,762 to assist week starting at 9:30 a.m. kit is available for purchase are admitted free. Each admis- COVID-19 essays The second workshop for an additional $25 and can sion includes free parking. “Games and Amusements,” is be picked up at the Village Village Members and Season HARDWICK – Hardwick Historical Society fire department designed for participants ages or shipped direct. Supplies Pass holders receive free stan- announces a contest for the students of all Hardwick BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management 9-12 and takes participants can also be provided on-your- dard daytime admission. For villages. How are you spending your time with the Agency (FEMA) announced $59 million in direct through the creation and appli- own. A full list of supplies details, people may visit https:// Covid-19 virus? Are you missing seeing people in assistance grants to 392 fire departments nation- cation of early 19th-century needed for each class can be www.osv.org/plan-your-visit/. person? Have you learned something new in your wide through the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 time at home? What new or old activities are you Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. doing with your family? Write your story or tell it Additional phases will soon be announced. Baystate Health has new visitor check-in policy in pictures. The Society will award prizes in writing The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and picture categories in two age groups; K-6 and SPRINGFIELD – For the con- during peak visiting hours from Visitors must travel directly to 7-12. includes grants to the following fire departments in tinued safety of patients, visitors noon-1 p.m. and from the patient’s room when First prize is $20; second is $10; third is $5. All Massachusetts: Barre – Federal share of $82,762 for and staff during the coronavirus One visitor at a time is entering and leaving the hospital entries will receive a certificate. Entries are due vehicle extrication equipment pandemic, effective Monday, allowed in the hospital for non- and will not be permitted in com- at the Society on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. They may be Since 2001, the Assistance to Firefighters Aug. 3, all Baystate Health hos- COVID patients at Baystate mon areas such as waiting rooms, dropped off in person or mailed to P. O. Box 492, Grant (AFG) has helped firefighters and other first pitals will be implementing a Medical Center, Baystate Noble cafeterias or gift shops. Hardwick, MA 01037. Winners will be announced responders obtain critically needed equipment, pro- visitor check-in log as part of its Hospital, Baystate Wing Hospital The visitation process for tective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other visitation policy. and Baystate Franklin Medical patients attending outpatient on Sept. 1. All entries will became the property resources necessary for protecting the public and Visitors to Baystate Medical Center. Baystate Children’s appointments or visiting out- of the Society and will be added to the historical emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Center and Baystate Children’s Hospital allows one parent/guard- patient practices remains the archives in the museum’s collection. Questions? This grant is funded through FEMA’s Assistance Hospital in Springfield, ian or one visitor of patients. No same, no visitors can accompany Call 413-967-4002 to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Eligible appli- Baystate Franklin Medical visitors are allowed in the emer- patients. Exceptions are as fol- cants include local fire departments, fire districts, Center in Greenfield, Baystate gency departments. lows: one parent/guardian for a nonaffiliated EMS organizations, tribal fire depart- Noble Hospital in Westfield No visitors are allowed for patient 18 years old or younger ments and State Fire Training Academies. The grant and Baystate Wing Hospital in COVID patients at all hospitals, and one companion for patients applications are submitted from each agency direct- Palmer, will be asked to provide except: with disabilities, including physi- ly to FEMA, where the applications are reviewed their full name and phone num- Patients under the age of 18 cal and cognitive. Barre and scored by fire service personnel from through- ber to be recorded in the log, as are allowed one parent or guard- Masks must be worn correctly Opticians out the nation. well as the name of the patient ian. at all times at all Baystate Health & Hearing Tests FEMA obligates funding for this project directly they are visiting. Visitors must OB patients who are in labor facilities. Visitors wearing masks Hearing to the recipient agencies. 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SOCIAL SECURITY A summer shrub MATTERS laden with blooms love to admire other Can I get a widow’s people’s gardens. in the While it’s hard to spot GARDEN benefit if I’m on Iperennials and flower- ing annuals from 35 mph, it’s a bit easier to admire a disability? good-looking shrub. This time of year the Rose of By Russell Gloor Sharon fits the bill. Guest columnist The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is also Dear Rusty: I was recently approved for my Social known as Shrub Althea. It Roberta McQuaid Security disability benefits. Will I still be able to get is a member of the mallow Columnist my widow’s benefits when I turn 60, which is right family, a diverse bunch of around the corner? Or do I lose those because I am plants that include holly- disabled? Signed: An Uncertain Widow hocks, marsh mallows, cotton, okra and even tropical Dear Uncertain Widow: You will not lose your hibiscus as kin. Hibiscus syriacus is native to Asia but survivor (widow’s) benefits because you are now col- had already found a home in North America by 1600. lecting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. In the 19th century it was among the most popular You can get the survivor benefit if it is more than your shrubs in the nursery trade. SSDI benefit and provided that you did not remarry This deciduous shrub will grow happily in zones before age 60 (and remain married). If you are enti- 5 to 8. It has an upright growth habit that lends itself tled to and claim a survivor benefit while on SSDI, it well to all types of combination plantings. I have seen will come as a separate supplemental payment which, Rose of Sharon used in foundation plantings, as stand along with your SSDI benefit, equals the amount you alone hedges, and as the backdrop for perennial bor- are due as a widow. In Past Pages ders. Likewise, a single shrub can be trained to be an If you are now on SSDI you can actually take your outstanding specimen. survivor benefit before age 60 because survivor bene- Because its flowers are borne on new growth rather fits can be taken as early as age 50 if you are disabled. 5 years ago (Aug. 6, 2015) than old, pruning can be accomplished in late winter But claimed at age 60 or earlier, the survivor benefit LOOK BACK or early spring without the risk of sacrificing blooms. will be reduced by 28.5% from what it would be if Lydia E. Deneen, third year – As with most shrubs, concentrate first on removing any you wait until your full retirement age (FRA) of 67 spring semester at the College of Swimming Lessons at Coldbrook - 1996 dead branches, then remove those that are crossing or to claim it. If you are collecting both SSDI and the the Holy Cross, has been named rubbing on one another. If growth needs to be checked, survivor supplement when you reach your full retire- to the dean’s list for the second cut well into the shrub to decrease its height and girth. ment age, it will automatically convert to one payment semester of the 2014-2015 aca- Cutting back to a bud that points outward and in the equal to what you’re entitled to as a survivor (SSDI demic year. She is the daughter of direction of least competition will result in a bushy, benefits stop at full retirement age). Jocelyn and Stephen Deneen of less lanky shrub, one suitable for use as a specimen. It would be prudent for you to evaluate whether Hubbardston. She double majors in Frequent pruning results in fewer but larger flowers, you should continue with your SSDI benefits only economics/math. whereas no or little pruning gives way to many small for a while and allow your survivor benefit to grow to flowers. a higher amount. At age 67, your survivor benefit as Recently the Youth Summer Plant the Rose of Sharon in full sun or partly shady a widow will be 100% of the amount your deceased String Ensemble performed a con- situations. Although it is tolerant of many types of soil, husband was receiving, or entitled to receive, at his cert at the Bare Congregational from seashore sandy to wet, this shrub prefers deep, death. But claiming it before your full retirement age Church. Ensemble members well-drained soil to perform its best. Fertilization is will mean it will be cut by 4.75% for each year earli- include Kayley Clark, instructor; rarely necessary. Although Japanese beetles are said er than your FRA that you claim it. You can find out Emma Langelier; Grace St. Louis; to favor the flowers, I haven’t had much of a problem your full survivor benefit amount by contacting Social Harrison Lewis; Maxwell Lewis; with them. Security. Tyler Clark; Emma Salvadore; and Do you have an especially nice variety in your Your survivor benefit will reach maximum at your Johanna DeVries, instructor. yard that you’d love to share? Propagation is easy! full retirement age, and it does not expire so you can So easy, in fact, that I had cuttings root last year with- delay up to age 67 to claim if you wish (to get the Dick Fiske may be 90, but you out even trying to do so. You see, I used the prunings maximum amount as a widow). But if your financial would never know it. He moves from an overgrown Rose of Sharon as a trellis for my situation is such that you need the reduced survivor quickly and he talks nonstop, and peas. Once the peas were gone by I began to pull out benefit earlier, and your benefit as a widow is more he runs a foundation that helps the branches. Two had mysteriously taken root! To than your SSDI benefit, you can claim it at any time. sick children and adults, Heart to intentionally propagate this plant, simply take a soft- Survivor benefits must be applied for directly with the Heart, runs his own lawn mowing wood cutting four or five inches long in early summer. Social Security Administration, which you can reach business that has several apartment Remove lower foliage and insert into the ground in by phone at 1.800.772.1213, or at your local office houses among its customers and Turley Publications File Photo a shady location. Water as needed. By seasons end (find the phone number for your local office at www. this weekend, he’ll be overseeing roots will have likely formed, but wait until spring a Fun Day on the North Brookfield Rachel Metterville gives instructor Lisa Valardi some ssa.gov/locator). Note that all Social Security offices flowers at swimming lessons at Coldbrook. to move your cutting to a nursery bed. Seeds of the are temporarily closed to in-person visits by the pub- Common. “This year is actually Rose of Sharon have also been known to sprout under lic, so telephone is your only current option to apply our 20th year of holding Fun Day the mother plant, sometimes to the degree of being a for your survivor benefit, until after the pandemic on the Common,” Fiske said, of nuisance. Grow these seedlings on and see what color closure is lifted. the event that us full of live music $3.1 million town approval. James E. Sullivan, retired direc- flower you get; there is no guarantee it will be the and well, fun, including a chicken tor of the library and a member This article is intended for information purposes Quabbin seniors Becca Fenn same as mother. only and does not represent legal or financial guid- barbecue and other food as well as of the Barre Library Association, Yes, and what about those beautiful flowers? So a 50/50 raffle. All the proceeds go and Corey Grigas, with sup- was master of ceremonies for the ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of port from their senior teammates, far we’ve covered everything but! Single or dou- the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accred- to help sick children and their fam- event. Following the unveiling, ble hibiscus-shaped flowers come in shades of red, ilies. Among the performers will be received a check from Rick Wine, refreshments were served on the ited by the National Social Security Association. president of E.P. Wine, Inc. A sig- pink, purple and white, depending on the cultivar. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are Fiske, as part of the band the Korn back lawn, in the cool of the eve- Like those of their tropical cousin, individual Rose of Kobs, the “Otters,” and Ware’s own nificant donation was made on ning after a welcome rain in the not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security behalf of E.P. Wine, Inc., to the Sharon flowers bloom for a single day, close at night, Administration or any other governmental entity. To Charlie Lask, who impersonates afternoon. Sullivan recapped the Neil Diamond, and Donna Lee, Quabbin boys and girls high school life of the donor, born in 1907 on submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation. summer soccer program making See GARDEN, page 5 org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at who is known for her Patsy Cline Allen Hill in Barre, now the Carter and Fleetwood Mac tributes, as it possible for almost 60 boys and Stevens Farm. He was in the sev- [email protected]. girls to participate in this sum- Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor for part of a wide range of music she enth generation after Jonathan performs. The planning of these mer’s French River Summer Soccer Allen settled in Barre. Turley BARRE GAZETTE AMAC. League. Players from both teams shows began about twenty years The Barre Gazette (USPS ago after Fiske read a newspaper with to thank Mr. Wine for his gen- 38 years ago (Aug. 11, 1982) Publications erosity and support. 044560) is published story about a young girl suffering Letters to every Thursday by Turley from cancer and decided he needed Vacation visitors with Marshall Publications, Inc., 24 Water 2020 Turley to help out. 25 years ago (Aug. 10, 1995) and Betty Hanson of Gilbertville the Editor St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Election Policy Donald Stevens planted sun- Road, Hardwick, are their son- Telephone (413) 283-8393, 10 years ago (Aug. 12, 2010) in-law Dick Smith, their daugh- Policy Fax (413) 289-1977. This newspaper will print free self-submitted flowers outside Oreste Franciose’s ter Sybil and daughter Penny of POSTMASTER: Send statements of candidacy only four weeks or more home on Vernon Avenue, South Letters to the address changes to Turley The East Quabbin Land Trust Erin, Cal. Joining the group over out from the election. All candidates running in Barre this year. Every year, Oreste editor should be Publications, Inc., 24 Water (EQLT) has been awarded a the weekend were their son-in-law both contested and uncontested races are asked to would plant the seeds and count 350 words or less in St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. $42,500 grant from the Department Max Snyder, his wife Betty Ann and submit their statements to the editor to include only the blossoms, trying to break his length. No unsigned of Conservation and Recreation their children Steve and Darlene of PATRICK H. TURLEY biographical and campaign platform details. Total record of 30 blossoms on one or anonymous opin- (DCR) to continue Phase II in the Barre. Also present from Barre were CEO word count for statements is limited to between plant. This spring, he wasn’t well ions will be pub- Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) Don Rich and his mother Marian. KEITH TURLEY 300-500 words maximum. Please include a photo. and Donald, who lives on one side lished. We require let- restoration project. The EQLT President We will not publish any statements of candidacy of Oreste’s duplex home, planted ter writers to include owns a 2-mile long section of this Malcolm Chrobak was reelect- inside the four weeks from election threshold. To the seeds for him. Sadly, Oreste his or her town of EDITOR historic railroad line that once car- ed commander of the Sons of the Ellenor Downer publish any other campaign publicity during the passed away on May 22 and never residence and home ried President Coolidge from his Legion at the annual election of offi- [email protected] race, please contact our advertising representatives. got to see the flowers, but Donald telephone number. home in Northampton to the State cer conducted Aug. 8. Other officers We also do not allow personal attacks against other thinks fondly of his old friend as he We must authenti- STAFF WRITER House in Boston. The railroad runs named were as follows: William Colleen Montague candidates or political parties in statements of can- looks at the blossoms, maybe for cate authorship prior through the local towns of New “Hank” Trudeau, senior vice-com- [email protected] didacy, nor do we publish for free any information the final time. to publication. We Braintree and Hardwick. mander; David Dupell, junior about key endorsements or political fundraisers. reserve the right to ADVERTISING SALES Letters to the editor of no more than 250 words Local children recently partici- vice-commander; Jeffrey Dailey, Tim Mara After 10 years if struggling to edit or withhold any from supporters endorsing specific candidates or pated in the Summer Music Camp adjutant; Robert Bessette, finance [email protected] find an adequate piece of land, submissions deemed discussing campaign issues are limited to three total held at St. Joseph’s Rectory in officer; Gordon Dailey, sergeant-at- SPORTS EDITOR the North Brookfield Police North Brookfield. They include: arms; Randolph Castonguay, ser- to be libelous or con- per author during the election season. No election tain unsubstantiated Greg Scibelli letters will appear in the final edition before the Department Building Committee Shane Skowron, Francesca Caputo, vice officer. The new officers will [email protected] composed of Chairman Eric Hevy, allegations, personal election. We reserve the right to edit all statements Matthew Brunelle, Emily Chestna, be installed at the joint installation SOCIAL MEDIA Chief of Police Aram Thomasian, Samantha Chartier, Megan Brunelle, of the John J. Weir Post and its attacks, defamation of of candidacy and letters to the editor to meet our character and offen- guidelines. Jr., Officer Paul Dacey, Selectman Ellen Brunelle, Caitlin LaRoche, Auxiliary at the post quarters. Robert Filipkowski, Leah Christina Chestna, Daniella sive language. All @ Barre Gazette Bradley, Anne Jannette and Steve Johnson, Elaine Pollard, Carolina A pet raccoon was listed as the unknown or alleged cause of a pickup truck accident on facts and quotations WEB Cummings have finally achieved Johnson and Angela Johnson. Music www.barregazette.turley.com their goal – a state of the art sta- teacher was Sherry Johnson. 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Serenity Hill Sampler In My Backyard by Ellenor Downer by Jane McCauley Yellow warbler red-bellied woodpecker and a The seagulls would land near t is hard to believe that sum- 1 cup water I made some corn fritters and I saw either a female or imma- red squirrel also ate the oranges. boats anchored in the cove across mer is half over. School will 3 eggs slices of eggplant for one of the ture yellow warbler in the forsyth- Baltimore orioles start their migra- the lake. They probably get some be starting for the youngsters 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon meals. I picked up a head of cab- ia bush this Sunday. The female tion south as early as July. tidbits from people eating in their in one way or the other. July Mix for 30 seconds and then bage and made coleslaw with cab- or immature is a duller yellow Ruby-throated hummingbirds boats. I than the male. It either has faint Although Baltimore orioles Northern water snake has been a very hot and humid two minutes. Grease and flour two bage, apple, carrots and raisins. month. 9 inch cake pans and bake 30 min- The food processor was put to breast streaking or none at all. migrate early, the ruby-throated Although it isn’t a bird, I saw Received a nice visit from my utes in a 350 degree oven. good use. The immature females lack breast hummingbirds do not start their northern water snake swimming second daughter and she gave me You may sprinkle with confec- The compost bin is getting rath- streaks and are buff olive with less migration until September. I fill near the bottom of the lake while several pieces of fabric to make tioners sugar or make the following er filled and I need to include some yellow. The male is yellow with my two nectar feeders every standing on the dock. Lynn and penny rug mats. One of the pieces frosting. soil and lime to get it working. One reddish streaking on its breast. other day. I enjoy watching the Cora were swimming. Lynn hur- was white wool, which I will dye FROSTING compost bin Ken is growing pick- The yellow warbler is five hummingbirds chase each other ried Cora to the ladder and they in various colors. With the wool 6 tablespoons softened butter ling cucumbers. inches long. They eat caterpillars, around the feeders and spread climbed onto the dock. The snake pieces and fat quarters I have con- 3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy I sprayed the grass growing cankerworms, gypsy moths, bee- their tail feathers while they hover. went under the dock and surfaced structed three wall hangings two 1/4 teaspoon vanilla between the bricks in the front tles, aphids and other insects. The Whenever, I look at one of the on the other side. It was the biggest with oak leaves and acorns and a 1 cup confectioners sugar walk hoping to kill the grass. It female lays four to six white eggs nectar feeders, I do not have to water snake I’ve ever seen. It head- sunflower on the other. After mixing, you can add some usually works. I also sprayed paint- with blotches in a nest of milk- wait long before one or more hum- ed to a shallow area with reeds. I was also surprised this week to cream or milk to make the right ed a wooden bench that we have in weed, stem fibers, grasses, down mingbirds appear. Cora was fascinated by the received a very nice letter from our consistency for spreading. the garden. and spider’s silk. The yellow war- Great blue heron snake and climbed onto her moth- town moderator and he mentioned This and That I was going to make a scare- blers song is a “sweet sweet sweet I was at Lake Winisquam this er’s paddleboard in hopes of get- how much he and his wife like to The hydrarangeas that I brought crow, but I couldn’t find the over- I’m so sweet” with the last note past Saturday with my daughter, ting a better view. Lynn got her read this column. I have never met inside did not dry well. I guess I alls and blouse that I had last year. accented. It also has a musical Lynn and granddaughter, Cora. off the paddleboard and onto him, but I am anxious to. need to put them in some water and I must have thrown it out. I still “chip” call. Cora and I were swimming when shore. Cora, unlike her mother and Ken’s cousin from New let the water dry out. Some years I have the wooden form so I will Baltimore orioles a great blue heron flew over the grandmother, likes snakes. Hampshire called and wanted to have gotten some nice dried ones have to see what outfit I can dress I received an email from a water and landed on the dock of Scarlet tanager know if I had ever made a mayon- that kept their shape and color. it in. Usually I get the outfits at the North Brookfield resident. She elderly neighbors. It was a beauti- My son-in-law, Brian, saw naise cake. They were very pop- The cone flowers are very pretty Salvation Army, but being in iso- said, “I have had Baltimore ori- ful day to be in the water, but they a scarlet tanager in his yard. He ular in the 1950s. I found a recipe this year. I will save some of the lation I can’t go there. I may have oles at my jelly feeder up until this do not get outside very much so went inside his house to look it up. on the Internet using a chocolate seeds from the white ones as a very to rob Ken’s wardrobe or should I week. I have put out seven quarts the dock is a quiet place even on It was a first sighting for him. cake mix box so I plan to make it dear friend would like some. make it a she this year? of grape jelly so far. But I have not a summer Saturday. I wondered if People may report a bird sight- as soon as the weather cools down. I started some calendulas and It won’t be long before the sun- seen an oriole this week can you they saw it land and watched it as ing or bird related experience by Here is the recipe. put them in a hanging pot. I’m hop- flowers and pumpkins will be in explain where they could be?” Cora and I did. calling me at 413-967-3505, leav- SUPER MOIST CHOCOLATE ing they will flower soon. fashion. I love fall, but I hate what I also have not seen Baltimore Other birds at the lake ing a message at extension 100 or MAYO CAKE I’m getting plenty of tomatoes comes after. Have a good week, orioles coming for orange halves I saw one loon, three cormo- emailing [email protected] 1 box chocolate cake mix now, but I did add some lime to the wear your masks in public and that I put out. The catbird, a rants, some mallards and seagulls. or [email protected]. (16.5 oz.) planter box as I had a couple with stay six feet away from others so 1 cup Hellman’s real blossom end rot. The cherry toma- that we can get back to normal mayonnaise toes are very sweet. again.

for the town to have a bylaw North Brookfield ROUND TOWN, SELECTMEN, requiring all boards and commis- continued from page 2 continued from page 1 sions to record all meetings. The Nutrition Assistance Program they return or face a $500 per day board approved the reimburse- (SNAP). fine. To avoid the quarantine, they ment of $224.50 for repair of NBSB awards scholarships to local students Flea market must provide a recent negative town war memorials. O’Sullivan said in the future he would like NORTH BROOKFIELD – The ues that North Brookfield Savings Ware High School: Brooke Barre Assembly #114, COVID-19 test. Sizer said COVID North Brookfield Savings Bank Bank holds in high regard and the Anne McCormick International Order of the case numbers ticked upward in the pre-approval by the board. He said the town might consid- (NBSB) has always been com- bank’s employees embody every “2020 has been a difficult year Rainbow for Girls, will host Cape Cod area, but not so much in mitted to improving the lives of day. for our local graduates, forcing a flea market at the Mount the central and western parts of the er a line item for war memori- al repairs. The board thanked community residents through var- North Brookfield Savings them to miss pinnacle senior Zion Lodge, 71 Pleasant St., state. She also presented the board ious means, including the empow- Bank proudly awarded scholar- years moments and adapt to a Saturdays, Aug. 8 and 22 from of selectmen with a draft plan for Dennis Fleming for donating his labor for the repairs. erment for all residents to excel ships totaling $10,000 to these new way of learning. To say we 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables for ven- phase 3 opening of town buildings through educational and growth graduating students from local are impressed with their ability dors are still available for $10 by appointment only. They also approved the town clerk’s request to hold early in per- opportunities. In line with their high schools in the Bank’s geo- to adapt and overcome would be for both days. For more infor- Other business established core value to commit graphic area. a grand understatement,” said mation or to reserve a spot, Sam Lipson spoke on the need son voting for the primary elec- tion. to excellence, North Brookfield Bay Path Regional Vocational Andrea Healy, chief administra- people may call Jane at 978- Savings Bank provided schol- Technical High School: Abigail tive and human resource officer of 249-6072. arship commitments to support Anna Rambelje North Brookfield Savings Bank. local 2020 high school graduates Belchertown High School: “We are extremely proud of the ‘Woodbridge’ is another popular as they continue on their path to Ryland Charron graduates for their strength in GARDEN, variety. It is deep pink and darker CHICKENS, continued from page 4 excellence. The funds are intend- David Prouty High School: the face of a challenge and their continued from page 2 at the base. ‘Blue Bird’ is unique, ed to help graduating students Emma Bain resilience through this all. We then eventually drop from the sky blue with a red center. offset the cost of attending col- North Brookfield High School: are confident that these life-de- one who might be around plant. Even at that rate, flowering Whichever variety you choose, lege and help them to pursue their Hannah Schultz fining moments will only add to the farm. It makes us all feel occurs for many weeks throughout enjoy lots of flowers for very little dreams of furthering their educa- Palmer High School: Jerzey the already committed nature and good to bring happiness into August and September. In my opin- effort. tion. Torres good character of the 2020 grad- someone’s life. I can feel ion, single-flowered cultivars are Scholarship recipients were Pathfinder Regional Vocational uating students. Their futures are Grant’s smile as his life is more desirable; they put on a bet- Roberta McQuaid graduat- selected to receive the North Technical High School: bright and filled with promise.” broadened. ter show and are more tolerant of ed from the Stockbridge School Brookfield Savings Bank schol- Mackenzie Misterka North Brookfield Savings It’s so easy to call people rainy weather. Double types turn to of Agriculture at the University arship by each high school’s Quabbin Regional High Bank is a mutual savings bank to update them on your doings, mush after a rainstorm, much like of Massachusetts. For the last designated scholarship commit- School: Emily Hood with full-service branch- things you hear about or see, petunia flowers do. Not very attrac- 28 years, she has held the posi- tee. They were chosen because Quaboag Regional High es in North Brookfield, East and reminisce about days tive and oh so squishy! “Diana” is tion of staff horticulturalist at Old of their exemplary commitment School: Kaitlyn Howard Brookfield, West Brookfield, or events gone by. It brings a my all time favorite cultivar. Four Sturbridge Village. She enjoys grow- to excellence and proven dedi- Tantasqua Regional High Ware, Belchertown, Palmer, and smile to both the heart of the six-inch pure white single flowers ing food as well as flowers. Have a cation to their community, val- School: Shannon Tweraser Three Rivers Village of Palmer. giver and the receiver, and it bloom in abundance, even through question for her? Email it to eken- relieves the feeling of confine- the night, making it a perfect can- [email protected] with “Gardening ment for a while. didate for use in a moonlit garden. Question” in the subject line. 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of staff and students. There would cleaned three to four times per day, SCHOOL PLAN, be mask breaks preferably held desks would be cleaned daily and continued from page 1 outside. Visitors and delivery per- desks in classrooms where students Where is this? School in Barre. sonnel would be limited. She said move would be cleaned between Education at the middle/high she hoped many families would each class. Any shared electronics school will be a hybrid model drive their children back and forth would be cleaned between uses. of in person and remote learn- to school. Seating on the bus Additional devices so all students ing. Mondays all students will would be limited to one student in the district would have one have learn remotely. The students will per seat instead of the usual three been ordered and expected to arrive be divided into two groups or students. Family members would in November. cohorts A and B. Cohort A students share a seat. Every school day Supt. Muir said windows in the would attend school for a half- families must check their students classrooms would be opened when- day Tuesdays and Thursdays and for COVID-19 symptoms before ever possible and the outdoor air Cohort B would attend half-days sending them to school. The buses ventilation would be maximized. Wednesdays and Fridays. All stu- would fill back to front and exit Floors in the classrooms would be dents would spend the other half of front to back to reduce contact marked so desks would be kept those days doing remote learning. among passengers. Buses would six-feet apart at all times. Anything The half-days would allow teach- also have hand sanitizing stations cloth in the classroom would be ers to connect remotely with their and masks for students without removed. The school would pro- students. one. A 77-passenger bus would vide health and safety training and She also said there might be hold about 23 students and more if increase substitute teaching capac- the possibility of a remote learn- family groups on the bus. All stu- ity and substitute principals. The ing program at the New Braintree dents would have assigned seats on school would have medical waiting Grade School for grades 6 to 12. It the bus. rooms for any students displaying would be staffed by QRSD before School lunches would be pre-or- COVID-19 symptoms until picked and after school program staff and der, pre-packaged meals with lim- up by a parent or guardian. health care staff. A fee would be ited options. Students on free and Teachers would use in class charged. This would offer Internet reduced lunches in cohorts would time to discuss difficult material access to students, who have limit- bring home lunches for the days and grading would return for this ed or no Internet service. She said during remote learning. She said at school year. Supt. Muir said when she talked with someone at the this time United States Department possible, there would be outdoor Department of Education (DOE) of Agriculture (USDA) had not classes. Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer and he seemed excited about it and granted a waiver to provide free The school district sent out a This week’s mystery photo is from Petersham. If any readers know where this photo would do some research. meals for all students. She said survey to parents asking whether was taken, they may email [email protected] or call the Barre Gazette at 413-967- She said all schools would have there might be a loss for FY21 for they will or will not send their chil- 3505, extension 100 with their answer by noon on Monday, Aug. 10. The names of those hand sanitizing and washing sta- the school lunch program. dren to school this fall. The survey that correctly guessed the location will appear in next week’s edition. Gary Brigham, tions, maintain six foot distancing In addition, all high touch sur- responses will help with the plan- Dick Clark, Stephen Craven, Rose Follwell, Barbara Kempski, Barbara Laborde, Raul and require the wearing of masks faces in the schools would be ning for the opening of school. Laborde, William Mucha and Judy Ruskowski correctly identified the photo. Last week’s photo was the Oakham Town Hall, Coldbrook Road, Oakham. basketball court had a referee then came just to cause havoc and kept TOWN BEACH, they would hypothetically consider swearing at residents, drinking continued from page 1 a user fee for that too. heavily before driving, and partying. people, we’re not looking to ticket Brooks Pond Road Beach He said that the families and chil- people, we’re looking to educate A member of the Brooks Pond dren who used to enjoy the area are Jaime Brewer receives promotion people,” he said. However, these Conservation Association thanked afraid to use it due to the partiers. precautions would also give the the selectmen and Smith. “Thank you Kiley suggested having the GARDNER – GFA Federal edge that she has gained over the running our branch training pro- police department the ability and for stepping up so quickly,” he said. town move large boulders to dis- Credit Union announces the pro- past 20 years in her banking career. gram and has served as a leader authority to arrest disruptive parties The land around Brooks Pond courage people from parking there. motion of Jaime Brewer to the “I am very excited for the within our organization. I am con- or tow vehicles if needed. is all privately-owned by residents The Brooks Pond Conservation position of AVP/regional branch opportunity to work with the fident she will continue to provide Another sign was also pro- who have been there for decades. Association said that they placed manager of the Ashburnham and Ashburnham and Winchendon all our members with the same posed that would tell beach-goers These residents expressed frustra- jersey barriers along the area. Winchendon locations. Brewer has teams to provide Better Banking high level of service she and GFA that they were at Lake Lashaway tion at the lack of respect that peo- Kiley also said Smith would put fifteen years of experience with to our Members and help them are known for, and continue to Town Beach. During the recent ple trespassing on the properties up signs saying, “No parking per GFA, starting as a teller supervisor achieve financial success. I look build on our great relationships incident in which a 4-year-old boy have shown this summer. Residents order of the North Brookfield Police and working her way up to this new forward to getting to know the with both the Ashburnham and almost drowned, those who called asked that their names not be used Department.” role, as well as serving as the retail Winchendon community even bet- Winchendon communities,” said 911 did not know where they were. in the article. Smith told the residents of trainer for all frontline staff. With ter and leading both teams to suc- Tina M. Sbrega, GFA Federal The callers told the dispatcher that One resident said that he had Brooks Pond Road, “If it’s import- her new role, Brewer will continue cess.,” said Brewer Credit Union’s President and they were on Lake Lashaway and seen over 70 cars parked on the nar- ant to you, it’s important to us.” He to provide the expertise and knowl- “Jaime has been at the heart of CEO. valuable time was lost as the State row stretch of his road one weekend. said the standing order is officers Police tried to find the location. The road was not built to accommo- will drive by the area three to four As a result, a proposed sign with a date such traffic and children were times a shift. In addition, written location would assist in any future running back and forth across the citations will be used to prevent emergency issues. street. He believed that this was a repeat offenders and to keep track One attendee proposed that a major safety issue. “Something is of the parking violations in that NOTICE going to happen,” he said. area. ERRORS: Each advertis- “user fee” of $20 be charged for residents who use the beach, but this One woman said that the traf- According to a member of the er is requested to check was countered by a resident who fic situation on the road was so association, there is no public their advertisement the argued that the residents already congested that she could not even access to Brooks Pond. The asso- first time it appears. paid for the beach through their get to her own home one day. “It’s ciation owns 50 acres on the inlet This paper will not be taxes. He wanted to know where the becoming a speedway,” she said. side and owns several of the small “user fees” would stop if residents She said she was even yelled at and islands in North Brookfield. As a responsible for more were charged to use their own town sworn at when she instructed one result, the beach and all entries to than one corrected in- beach. “Should we start charging party to move their vehicle. “It’s the beach are private. Because the sertion, nor will be li- people to use the basketball court?” just become a million people with area is private property, the Brooks able for any error in “The beach itself is free, yet the kayaks,” she said. Pond Conservation Association A resident who has lived on will “tighten the verbiage” of their an advertisement to a service we provide is not,” Kiley said. Because the beach offers a the street for 23 years said that the rules which would give the North greater extent than the lifeguard service, Kiley said that people using the area have become Brookfield Police Department more cost of the space occu- the proposed beach user fee would increasingly combative. “There is ability to act. Association mem- pied by the item in the be used to defray the costs of staff. an intimidation factor, they feel bers said they plan on meeting with advertisement. To illustrate the point of the resi- entitled,” he said. He recalled an Smith to discuss other options and dent’s questions, he said if the town incident where a group of people ideas.

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REGION – While the region is in for more delays of high school sports action, the MIAA’s Tournament Management Committee is continuing its work to prepare for the 2021 fall season under what will be new tournament formats and divisional alignments. In late February, a major- ity of the member schools in Massachusetts voted in favor of eliminating the sectional tourna- ment and switching to a statewide Submitted photos tournament that would include 32 Chris Buffone, a resident of Belchertown, wins the Street teams as well as the possibility of Stock event last weekend. playing to qualify if a school finish- WINCHESTER, N.H. – Open- mare 2020 campaign around as es with a record of .500 or above. wheel ace Brian Robie (Sunapee, the pandemic-shortened season hit The move was very unpopular NH) won the NHSTRA Modified its halfway mark. with many Western Massachusetts main event Saturday, August 1, With Patnode jumping all schools because of the vast diver- at Monadnock Speedway, while over the opening lead, Rivet and sity in the area, hence the use of second-generation star D.J. Shaw Cameron Houle, and then Keith the Walker Rating system that has topped the Granite State Pro Stock Carzello, battled fast and furious been used to determine tournament Series 100-lapper. for the deuce spot while, charging seeds in many team sports such Chris Buffone (Belchertown, hard from his row six starting slot, as soccer, basketball, field hock- MA) scored his first Street Stock points leader and two-time winner ey, hockey, baseball, softball, and victory Saturday, and Superman Brian Robie was on the hunt. lacrosse. Central Mass. has also File photos Aaron Fellows (Croydon, NH) Rocketing up to fourth on lap used to the system in some tourna- Alignments for the new statewide tournaments were held at a TMC meeting on July 28. stayed undefeated on the year by 18, Robie took third from Rivet ments. winning his seventh consecutive on lap 22, second from Houle two The ranking system was sup- ting players back on fields safely Late Model Sportsman feature go-rounds later, and pulled up posed to switch over MaxPreps and following proper safety proto- race. Ed Gilman topped the night’s to Patnode’s bumper on lap 30. for this fall and would have been cols while the pandemic still exists. Classic Lites 30-lapper. Taking the lead on his 32nd trip used to rank the final Western Meanwhile, the TMC began Todd Patnode and Kimmy around the high banks, Robie then Mass. tournaments. MaxPreps has the process of approving some Rivet led the Mod Squad to the sped off to victory a half-dozen a proprietary ranking system not alignments. The first, which was stripe as the night’s 40-lap feature lengths ahead of Patnode. revealed publicly, but the MIAA approved at a meeting last Tuesday, went green. Patnode, the speed- Houle earned his first trophy has opted to delay its use for now. was the alignments for wrestling. way’s reigning Modified champi- finish of the summer in third, a However, now, it is unclear Wrestling has always been an on, was gunning to turn a night- whether a fall season or a tourna- individual sport with teams scor- See RACING page 9 ment will take place in the final ing points at the major meets. By year to have sectional tournaments a 10-2-1 vote, the TMC approved through the MIAA. continuing with a sectional tour- The Pioneer Valley nament as a means of qualifying Interscholastic Athletic Association for the state tournament. Wrestling has discussed holding its own sec- will not be using a statewide tour- tionals once the state switches nament format initially and will over, but the COVID-19 pandemic remain with a sectional tournament Wrestling will be one sport that will get to keep its sectional has caused planning for that to be in order for an individual grappler tournament sanctioned by the MIAA. put on “the back burner” accord- to get to the state tournament. The ing to PVIAC Board member current format includes having a members proposed new alignments delay in sports to Sept. 14. It would David Stratton, athletic director at sectional, followed by a divisional for their sport. Their initial propos- wipe out the first four weeks of Agawam High School. state tournament, an all-state tour- al was defeated 4-8-2 and will be football season. The issue will be The PVIAC and other governing nament, and then a New England revisited at another time. discussed at the next meeting, set boards are looking at the current Tournament. The board also discussed how for Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Brian Robie topped the field in the modified race. situation and working on just get- A number of football committee football would be handled with the The meeting with be virtual.

Baseball clinics to take place in August Slzats scholarships awarded Raised COVID-19 HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Smith Academy coach, and Mike America. They will also be concerns cancel Parks and Recreation Department Prattico, Amherst High School assisted by several former high in conjunction with the John coach. Added to the coaching school players as well. A train- Thompson Murphy Youth Baseball League staff is Dioni Soriano Bello, a er will also be on hand for each will be conducting baseball former player in Japan and Latin session! practice, race clinics. To sign up for the clin- ic, please contact Coach Terry Potential Baseball Clinics Schedule THOMPSON, Conn. – Due Murphy at tmurphy1hcc@com- to mounting concerns over the All clinics to take place at Mackenzie Field health and economic effects of cast.net. Free of charge for Holyoke residents, $10 for non-residents Clinics will follow all of the COVID-19, Econn Motorsports board of health requirements Wednesday, August 5 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Age group 7-10) announced today they are not regarding masks, spacing and Thursday, August 6 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Age group 14-17) moving forward with the tra- cleaning of equipment. Players Monday, August 10 10 a.m. to 12 noon (age group 11-13) ditional Bud 150 which had Wednesday, August 12 10 a.m. – 12 noon (age group 7-10) been scheduled for August with their own bats and helmets or th catcher’s gear are encouraged to Wednesday, August 12 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (age group 14-17) 19 at Thompson Speedway bring to the clinic. Thursday, August 13 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (age group 11-13) Motorsports Park. An open Monday, August 17 10 a.m. – 12 noon (age group 7-10) practice previously scheduled Clinics will be run by for- th mer Holyoke Community Wednesday, August 19 10 a.m. – 12 noon (age group 11-13) for August 5 has also been College baseball coach Terry Wednesday, August 19 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (age group 14-17) canceled. The recent outbreaks Murphy. He will be assisted by Thursday, August 20 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (age group 7-10) of COVID-19 cases associat- Bob Prattico, former Holyoke Wednesday, August 26 10 a.m. – 12 noon (age group 14-17) Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com ed with professional sporting Catholic coach, Mike Afflitto, Wednesday, August 26 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (age group 11-13) Gabrielle Gauvin of Ludlow and Davianna Perez of Chicopee events was chief among the rea- take the ceremonial opening tip-off from Roy LaPlante, orga- sons for the decision. nizer of the Szlats Memorial Tournament held in Chicopee “We had initially thought each year. It has brought youth girls basketball teams from that the virus would be of min- Ride to support military and volleyball Hall all over the area together for 26 years. It was one of the last imal concern by now, but the HOLYOKE – Help celebrate gle with battle wounds, like International Volleyball Hall of sporting events held before the pandemic started and action numbers are still very concern- the long history and partnership PTSD, that they can’t even see? Fame is an independent non-profit was cut off after just one day. LaPlante said he hopes to ing”, said Terry Eames of Econn between volleyball & the U.S. Our Military Kids is all about 501(c)(3) organization dedicated have the tournament next year, but it will not be rescheduled Motorsports. “We remain com- Armed Forces by joining the these kids. For 12 years, their to honoring, preserving and pro- this year. While money was refunded back to team because mitted to keeping oval track International Volleyball Hall of donors have helped them do vol- moting the game of volleyball at there was only a day of action, several teams donated their racing alive at Thompson and Fame and Our Military Kids with leyball, baseball, gymnastics, every level – men and women, funds back to Szlats for the scholarships, which went to will continue to work with the any make or model of street camp, not to mention music, amateur and professional players, Averie Gatzounas, Julianna Beaulieu, Caroline Pycko, and Hoenig family about the possi- legal motorcycle at the IVHF arts or tutoring. Time and again, coaches and contributors, both Kass Guerrero, all Chicopee students. bility of events later in the year.” Nationwide Charity Ride & Run. activities like these have reduced domestically and international- Join us for scenic motor- their stress, improved school ly. The Hall of Fame museum is cycle rides in Orlando, FL, performance, raised self-es- home to more than 140 inductees Houston, TX, and/or Holyoke, teem, and even boosted the from 24 different countries and MA, or a virtual ride or run in well-being of their whole fam- over 5,000 square feet of volley- Francoeur wins Ouimet tournament your own town. Rides will ily. Today, application numbers ball history. Thousands of peo- FRAMINGHAM – Chris ner-up Nick Maccario, 28, of Lowery title in three years, and be held on Sept. 12 and 13. are higher than ever, but the ple visit the Hall of Fame muse- Francoeur, 21, of Amesbury Bradford Country Club, by one his seventh Ouimet title over- We’ve all heard it: “Activity mission at Our Military Kids um each year to learn about the Golf & Country Club, won stroke, but both shot a 5-under all (5 Championship Div. & combats stress.” But what about remains unwavering and clear: game and experience the exhibits. the Championship Division by 66 on the final day. Frank Vana, 2 Lowery Div.). Anne Walsh, the stress of a child -- a child Empower the kids who sacri- Best known for its annual mar- making birdie on the final two Jr., 57, of Marlborough Country 18, of The Country Club, won whose military mom or dad is fice for our country. Their par- quee Induction Celebration hon- holes to finish 10-under 205 Club, won the Lowery (Senior) the Women’s Division for the away for months at a time, serv- ents deserve it, and they do too. oring the game’s elite, the Hall of over three days. Francoeur, a Division title by 10 strokes, first time with a three-day total ing in a scary place? Or what Located in Holyoke, Fame also operates over a dozen rising senior at the University shooting a three-day total of of 3-under 212 to win by four about the children anxious- Massachusetts - the city youth, high school and collegiate of Rhode Island, edged run- 6-under 209. It’s his second strokes. ly watching their parents strug- where volleyball was born, the clinics and competitions annually. Page 8 • Barre Gazette • August 6, 2020 Education

Monty Tech holds 49th commencement ceremony Fitchburg State offers free webinars on social justice FITCHBURG – The Center for and Microaggressions,” will use Professional Studies at Fitchburg engaging videos, scenarios and State University is offering two free other methods of learning to help webinars that will explore issues deepen the understanding of these related to social justice, implicit terms. Participants will learn how bias and microaggressions. to identify their own implicit bias- The online sessions, from es and define microaggressions, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 and while discussing where they expe- Tuesday, Sept. 1, will be led by rienced or caused a microaggres- Faustina J. Cuevas, M.Ed., an inde- sion and how to prevent it in the pendent diversity, equity and inclu- future. Participants will also gain sion consultant. tools to address and intervene when “The Center for Professional they witness, cause or experience a Studies has been offering social microaggression. justice courses for two-years,” To learn more and to register, said Fitchburg State Associate people may visit https://www. Dean of Graduate and Continuing fitchburgstate.edu/academics/con- Education Lisa Moison. “We start- tinuing-education/center-for-pro- ed by offering intercultural compe- fessional-studies/social-justice-we- tency courses for K-12 educators, binar-series/, or contact the Center as well as a course in supporting for Professional Studies at cps@ LGBTQIA+ students, which makes fitchburgstate.edu, or by phone at Turley Publications Submitted Photo good sense. But, we felt that we 978-665-3636. Monty Tech graduates, wearing masks and observing social distancing, wait to receive their diplomas at the school’s 49th needed to go beyond doing this About Faustina Cuevas annual Commencement held recently on the athletic fields. work only in schools. We knew that Faustina Cuevas was born it was equally important to offer and raised in the North Shore of FITCHBURG – Montachusett Diaz (Business Technology), Communications),*Ashley M. K. Puntanen (Welding/Metal this training to the business and Boston. She did her undergrad- Regional Vocational Technical *Carolena A. Eck (Plumbing), Girouard (Health Occupations), Fabrication), David J. Ramos non-profit sectors.” uate and graduate degrees at the High School (Monty Tech) held its Matthew J. Gryszowka (Business Bivigliado J. Gregson- (House Carpentry), Jack A. The first session, entitled “The University of Massachusetts 49th commencement ceremony. Technology), Nicholas M. Pareago (HVAC and Property Ramsey (CAD/Drafting and Urgency of Social Justice,” will Amherst. At UMass, she studied Class of 2020 graduates include: Nadeau (Electrical), Erick G. Soto Maintenance), Hunter Q. Hines Design) and *Bryan P. Sweeney, address the importance of social Psychology, Spanish, and Higher BARRE: Conlan J. Barry (Electrical), Matthew J. VanDyke (CAD/Drafting and Design), (Electrical) justice and why we can no longer Education. Being a first gener- (Auto Body: Collision Repair (Cabinetmaking) and *Emma J. Gabriel L. Kusske (HVAC and PETERSHAM: Harmony be bystanders in the face of injus- ation college student and woman Technology), Emily R. Bobka Wilbur (Graphic Communications) Property Maintenance), Anthony L. O’Donnell (Information tice. Participants will gain new of color, opened her eyes to the (Early Childhood Education), HUBBARDSTON: Ryan T. R. Lesperance (Welding/Metal Technology) understanding of social justice ter- inequalities that exist in the edu- Colby J. Caban (Plumbing), Arakelian (Electrical), Jayden J. Fabrication), Madisyn J. Magoon SOUTH BARRE: Kiya A. minology and how those terms play cational system for people with Marissa B. Dallair (Information Caron (Machine Technology), (Cosmetology), Sabrina M. Arsenault (Health Occupations) a role in their lives, as well as inter- marginalized identities. It was in Technology), Alexander J. Diaz Kelsey C. Dowd (Culinary Arts), Ortolino (Auto Body: Collision *Indicates National Honor cultural competence and its impor- college where she became very (Business Technology), Jack A. *Henry M. Foley (Graphic Repair Technology), Raimo Society tance in understanding ourselves passionate about social justice and and others. The difference between an active change agent in the fight equality vs. equity and inclusion for equity. She’s worked in the field vs. belonging as a method to being for over 10 years in a few differ- a better ally will also be discussed. ent places and states; where she 2020 College Graduates The second session, enti- engaged with people from all back- tled “Addressing Implicit Bias grounds and experiences. Hubbardston, Jillian Marie Nichols The University of New Haven include Tyler DuBois of Barre, UMass Amherst of New Braintree, Kaitlyn Barbara is a private, co-educational uni- Associates Degree. lists graduates Burnham of North Brookfield, versity that was founded on the Fitchburg State receives Clayton Joseph Richardson of Yale campus in 1920. Boston University AMHERST – Approximately Petersham, Caleb Robert Carr of 6,600 students received bach- Rutland, Michael Edward Murphy lists graduates $28k for scholarships elor’s degrees in over 100 majors of Rutland, Brandon Enrique Tyler DuBois FITCHBURG —The at their sending high schools. at the University of Massachusetts Rosario of Rutland, Jennifer Ross of earns degree BOSTON – Alexander C. Veith Community Foundation of North “Fitchburg State has long been Amherst as the university held a vir- Rutland and Danielle Amber Valois received a Bachelor of Science in Central Massachusetts has award- committed to helping students tual commencement celebration for of Rutland. EAST GREENWICH, RI biomedical engineering from Boston ed Fitchburg State University navigate a successful path to col- the Class of 2020 on May 8. — Richard I. Gouse, President University (BU) in May 2020. $28,000 for scholarships that lege completion, and the Early The following students earned Emily Ducharme of New England Institute of Patrick W. Foley of Barre received will be awarded to students in the College Academy will help fur- bachelor’s degrees: Patrick J Technology (NEIT), is pleased to a Juris Doctor in Law in May 2020. North Central Massachusetts Early ther that goal,” Fitchburg State O’Sullivan of Barre, Daniel Paul graduates from announce that the Class of 2020 College Academy. President Richard S. Lapidus said. Parsons of Barre, Julia Hope Tuttle was honored in a virtual cere- UConn lists The funds will support renew- “Given the current economic crisis of Barre, Claire Marie Durand the University of mony on Sunday, July 12, at 10 able scholarships to local students in the region, this work is more of Hardwick, Angela Marrone New Haven a.m. The ceremony will be avail- graduates from underrepresented populations important than ever. These schol- of Hardwick, Anna Barry of able for viewing on You Tube who plan to attend Fitchburg State. arships for local students could The Early College Academy, be the difference between the stu- Hubbardston, Sydney Anne Beaulac WEST HAVEN, CONN. Premium. The link will be post- STORRS, CONN. – The formally designated by Gov. Baker dents attending college or not. We of Hubbardston, Hannah Elizabeth — Emily Ducharme of North ed on the NEIT website at www. University of Connecticut in 2019, includes Fitchburg State, are grateful to the Community Bedard of Hubbardston, Alison Brookfield received a Bachelor neit.edu along with a full list of (UConn) listed graduates for Mount Wachusett Community Foundation for recognizing the Grace Germagian of Hubbardston, of Science in nutrition and dietet- 2020 graduates. Nearly 1200 December 2019 and May 2020, College, Fitchburg High School, transformative potential of the Emma Jean Guertin of Hubbardston, ics from the College of Arts and undergraduate, graduate and doc- Local graduate, Jack A. Dillon Leominster High School, Sizer early college model and their com- Wayne E Hobby of Hubbardston, Sciences at the University of New toral students make up this year’s of Rutland, earned a Bachelor of Jillian Nicole Schlegel of graduating class. Local students Fine Arts in acting. School and Gardner High School. mitment to help students achieve Haven in May. It is designed to increase college their ambitions.” participation by giving students To learn more about the the opportunity to earn up to 12 Academy, people may visit https:// college credits while still enrolled www.ncmearlycollege.com/. Nichols College return to campus plan WE SERVICE ALL MAJOR BRAND includes free COVID-19 testing APPLIANCES DUDLEY– In careful prepara- ing protocols, and the responsibil- and contracted employees will be NAME BRAND tion for its return to campus opera- ity for proper safety and hygiene tested once a week. Test results tions this fall, Nichols College has expected of each community mem- are expected within 24-48 hours. APPLIANCES & TV’S AT committed to providing free regular ber. Protocols for self-isolation and con- WAREHOUSE PRICES COVID-19 testing for students, fac- Nichols has teamed up with tact tracing have been put in place. ulty and staff. the Broad Institute, a partnership Nichols is incurring the cost of 287 Main Street The testing is part of a com- of MIT and Harvard University, to $25-$30 per test for the estimated Gardner prehensive plan designed to supply test kits and process results. 350 tests per day. 978-632-0241 help ensure the safety of the col- The tests will be a self-administered Since more than 80 percent lege community. Other initiatives nasal swab conducted in a desig- of Nichols students hail from include the incorporation of per- nated campus testing center under Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or sonal protection equipment, such as the supervision of Nichols’ health Connecticut, the college also con- plexiglass shields and other modifi- personnel. 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Kenneth Charles Green, Jr., 89 STATESVILLE, N.C. – Born degree in civil engi- the benefits for the town Local pastor offers sermon Aug. 1, 1930, Mr. Kenneth Charles neering. During this in the future. As a lover my lying down; you are familiar 6) The Joy of Being Used of Green, Jr., 89, a former resident time he also served in of American history time The Benefits of with all my ways. God of Hubbardston, Mass., passed the Army National was also found for the Being His Pt. 5 4 Before a word is on my tongue Do you realize that you have away peacefully on July 14, 2020 Guard, 26th Infantry Historical Commission you, Lord, know it completely. been gifted by God Himself? Do at the Gordon Hospice House in Division, Company G as chairman, preserving There is benefit in being connect- 5 You hem me in behind and you realize that there is nothing Statesville, NC with his son and 181st Regiment out of town history. He was before, and you lay your hand upon quite like using those gifts to bless daughter at his side. Mr. Green was Gardner, Mass. reach- a member of the 1774 ed with Christ through faith. The purpose of this series is to identify me. Him and serve others? Many have a resident of Brookdale Peachtree ing the rank of Master Muster Brigade from 6 Such knowledge is too wonder- told me through the years, “Pastor, Senior living also of Statesville. Sergeant. He spent four Hubbardston as a tribute and explore an array of advantages afforded to those who believe. What ful for me, too lofty for me to attain. I don’t have anything to offer!” This He was proceeded in death by weeks in Worcester, to Hubbardston’s sacrifice 3) The Joy of Knowing that My is not true. You are fearfully and his wife, Shirley A. (Woodward) Mass. on state military duty aiding in the Revolutionary War. is the next benefit that we shall con- Life is in His Hands wonderfully made, and the One who Green, Hubbardston; parents the residents after June 1953 tor- Interested in bringing commer- sider? Namely, those who belong to It is one thing to understand that made you formed you with a pur- Kenneth C. and Birdella E. Green nado that caused heavy destruction cial development to Hubbardston, Him will know divine pleasure (i.e., God knows every detail of my life. pose in mind. Discover your gifts of Hubbardston and sister, Barbara and loss of life in the city. he designed and built the Breezy an abiding sense of joy). It is another to understand that He and discover the joy of using them A. (Green) Roberts of Hyannis Ken worked most of his adult Hill Corners building. The cen- Those outside of the Christian holds my life in His hands. High to honor Him! Mass. life for the F.W. Madigan Co. out ter of this building housed his tradition might be inclined to view Ken is survived by his sister, of Worcester, Mass. He was the Hubbardston Home Center store. the faith as the intersection of bur- points and low points, good, bad and Thus said, note the following Eunice M. Green Hubbardston, Project Engineer as well as the V.P. He was a people person and thor- densome requirement and cheerless ugly, the Lord works in the life and (1 Peter 4:11): “If anyone speaks, Mass.; son Mark S. and daughter- for many public and private con- oughly enjoyed helping solve their ritual. In fact, nothing could be fur- on the behalf of those who belong they should do so as one who speaks in-law Kathleen (Franciose) Green struction projects throughout New hardware needs. ther from the truth. Those who are to Him. He is in control and He is the very words of God. If anyone of Mooresville, N.C.; daugh- England. Many public schools in When not busy, Ken enjoyed his truly connected with Christ have working according to a wondrous serves, they should do so with the ter Cheryl E. Green of Newbury, Massachusetts were constructed gardening, traveling and most of access to an unceasing stream of joy, plan. strength God provides, so that in all Mass.; grandchildren Meghan during his tenure as well as work all spending time with his family. operating even in the midst of life’s Jeremiah 29:11 things God may be praised through (Green) and John Campbell, at WPI and Holy Cross College. Some men walk and leave no foot- darkest moments. Many a season, 11 “For I know the plans I have Jesus Christ. To him be the glory Statesville, N.C., Kristin (Green) He was a longtime member of prints; Dad left many footprints I have had a lump in my throat and for you,” declares the Lord, “plans and the power for ever and ever. and Derek Cheeks, Mooresville, the Unitarian Church serving in along the way. He will be missed. a tear in my eye—but a song in my to prosper you and not to harm you, Amen.” NC; Kathryn (Green) and Ryan many capacities; additionally he A celebration of Life will be heart! plans to give you hope and a future.” 7) The Joy of a Heavenly Hope Bell, Corneilus, N.C.; Jason and served the town of Hubbardston: held at a later date at Rural Glen This begs the question: “What Romans 8:28 Many languish, albeit secret- Melanie Drury, Nashua, N.H. on the Board of Assessors, Town Cemetery Hubbardston Mass. about faith in Christ brings me 28 And we know that in all things ly at times, with a crippling fear of and Jillian (Drury) and Robert moderator, inaugural member of Memorial contributions can be joy?” I have compiled a list of seven God works for the good of those death. Humanity wrestles with the Lucchini, Nantucket, Mass. and the Quabbin Regional High School made to Marine Mammal Alliance, things that thrill my soul. Of course, who love him, who have been called unknown of what happens when we great-grandchildren Alexander committee and construction of P.O. Box 332, Nantucket, MA this is not an exhaustive list, but according to his purpose. pass from this earth. This is a bur- Cheeks; Lucia and Lenora Bell and Quabbin Regional High School 02554 or seven seemed a good, round number. 4) The Joy of Being Heard of den that no believer in Jesus needs Wesley Campbell. opening in 1967. He also took https://paypal.me/marinemam- May the following points speak to God in Prayer to carry. After all, He has already He was a graduate of Gardner time to be on the committee for the malsack?locale.x=en_US. your heart as you read… This is, in some ways, the over- conquered death, hell and the grave. High School playing both base- renovation of Hubbardston Center Cavin-Cook Funeral Home 1) The Joy of Being His flow of a previous point. Because I Thus, these things ultimately hold ball and football. He worked as a School; knowing the best option & Crematory, Mooresville, N.C. Relationship matters. I can recall have been deemed a child of God by no power over those who are His. teller at the First National Bank was downhill flow. Many facili- is serving the Green family. many a time at the dinner table faith in Christ, He hears me when Consider His Words: of Gardner, while attending night ties, playgrounds, nature space and Condolences may be made to the wherein my father would receive I call out to Him. The believer has John 11:25–26a classes and graduating from athletic fields in Hubbardston were family at www.cavin-cook.com. a phone call from a telemarketer. tremendous access and sanction to “I am the resurrection and the Worcester State College with a built from his blueprints, as he saw Suffice it to say, those poor souls approach the Lord in prayer. There life. The one who believes in me never got too far into their sales is nothing like knowing that you will live, even though they die; 26 pitch before the call was inglorious- have the ear of the Lord! and whoever lives by believing in Paul W. Synder Jr., 88 ly ended. However, I could call him Matthew 7:7–8 me will never die.” at any hour of the day and receive 7 “Ask and it will be given to John 14:1–3 PENN. — Paul W. Snyder Jr., Pocono Mountains, Advisory Board. his undivided attention. Why the dif- you; seek and you will find; knock “Do not let your hearts be trou- 88, passed away on Tuesday July enjoying outdoor Surviving are his three ference? One was his child and the and the door will be opened to you. bled. You believe in God; believe 28, 2020. He was born March 3, activities for 22 years children, six grandchil- other was not... 8 For everyone who asks receives; also in me. 2 My Father’s house 1932 in Barre, Massachusetts. before becoming res- dren, brother Max of Those who trust in Christ have the one who seeks finds; and to the has many rooms; if that were not Paul graduated from Worcester idents at Country Florida and five nieces been granted access into the family one who knocks, the door will be so, would I have told you that I am Polytechnic Institute with degree Meadows retire- and nephews. of God. It is by faith that we become opened.” going there to prepare a place for in chemical engineering in 1953. ment communities. Cremation arranged sons and daughters of the Lord. This 1 John 5:14 you? 3 And if I go and prepare a He worked for Mobil Oil his He was member of: by Lanterman and Allen, is no light thing and the privileges 14 This is the confidence we place for you, I will come back and entire career. He married Anna American Institute of East Stroudsburg, Penn. of being His should be a source of have in approaching God: that if we take you to be with me that you also May Mollet in 1954. They lived in Chemical Engineers, Family interment service much joy for His people. Do you ask anything according to his will, may be where I am.” Pitman, N.J. and at various work Bucks County at Eco-Eternity Forest, know Him as your heavenly Father he hears us. I love life and celebrate it as a locations in the United States, Mobil Annuitants, The Nature Pocono Plateau, Cresco, Penn., through trust in the finished work of Hebrews 4:16 gift of God. However, I also derive Japan and Saudi Arabia. Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, will be arranged when it is safer to Christ? 16 Let us then approach God’s joy unspeakable from knowing what He was an avid fly fisherman, Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock gather together. John 1:12–13 throne of grace with confidence, so will take place the moment I close hiker, canoeist, community volun- Creek Watershed Association and In lieu of flowers, please con- 12 Yet to all who did receive him, that we may receive mercy and find my eyes for the last time. I will open teer. He enjoyed keeping up with Pocono Heritage Land Trust. He sider donating in honor of Paul to to those who believed in his name, grace to help us in our time of need. them in the next life and see the One latest oil and gas industry tech- was board member of: Monroe Monroe County (Pennsylvania) he gave the right to become children 5) The Joy of Being Part of the who gave His life for me. nology. County Meals on Wheels Board Meals on Wheels or The Nature of God— 13 children born not of Community of Faith In closing, to know the Lord is He and his wife retired to the and Monroe County Open Space Conservancy. natural descent, nor of human deci- The Church of Jesus Christ has to know the One who is the source sion or a husband’s will, but born been and remains a source of joy in of joy itself. If you have made the of God. my life. Like you, I have certainly decision to follow Him, joy is yours 2) The Joy of Being Known by had my occasional conflicts with for the taking! If you have not made RACING, Him churchgoers here and there. We such a commitment, may this be your continued from page 7 I revel in the reality that God remain human after all, and no one moment to take Him at His Word… is perfect. However, I have always John 3:16 whisker ahead of three-time win- knows me. He knows me personally, found the local church to be a source 16 For God so loved the world ner Ben Byrne. Matt Kimball deeply and intimately. He compre- of inspiration, encouragement and that he gave his one and only Son, took the checkers in fifth. Byrne hends every happening in my life, a means whereby God conveys joy that whoever believes in him shall and Trevor Bleau, second and with no detail falling from His sov- to my soul. I recommend trying it not perish but have eternal life. third in the points race, both lost ereign gaze. Consider this selection sometime! Thank you for taking the time valuable ground to Robie in the from a timeless yet timely psalm: Hebrews 10:24–25 to read this publication. Feel free division’s seventh event of the Psalm 139:1–6 24 And let us consider how we to check us out online at www. season. 1 You have searched me, Lord, may spur one another on toward NewLifeBarre.org or visit us for our In the GSPSS 100-lapper, sec- and you know me. love and good deeds, 25 not giving next service. In the meantime, may ond-generation Maine star D.J. 2 You know when I sit and when up meeting together, as some are in the Lord bless you all. Shaw pulled alongside fast-timer I rise; you perceive my thoughts the habit of doing, but encouraging Pastor James Foley Devin O’Connell on lap 14, took from afar. one another—and all the more as New Life Assembly of God sole possession of the top spot 3 You discern my going out and you see the Day approaching. South Barre two laps later, and then never Submitted photo looked back as he easily scored Aaron Fellow won another late model race. his first series win of the sum- mer. ing at Curtis’s bumper and some- along with the visiting Granite Tri-Parish Community Church news times against it, Buffone’s uncle, State Legends and Pro-4 Modified Two-time 2020 series win- HARDWICK/NEW and the food pantry is trying to help The rest has been used to pay por- ner Angelo Belsito was second, Tommy O’Sullivan, completed series. For more information, the nose-to-tail top three. please visit www.monadnock- BRAINTREE – The Tri-Parish them adjust. The next pantry dis- tions of people’s rent. Both land- with fellow two-time and cur- Community Church (TPCC) has tributions will be held Aug. 7 and lords and utility companies have rent points leader Ray Christian Jaret Curtis got up for fourth speedway.com. with one to go to stay just ahead STREET STOCKS: Chris been meeting on Sundays at 9:30 Sept. 4. They are giving out $25 worked closely with TPCC to help III third. O’Connell finished his a.m. at the Trinitarian (Stone) coupons to each household every people in this difficult time. Anyone hard night’s work in fourth, while of his twin brother in the points Buffone, Chase Curtis, Tommy parade, while Wenzel’s strong O’Sullivan, Jaret Curtis, Tim Church in Gilbertville. People month now through October. This needing help or information about number two points man Joey should bring their own Bibles, lawn is $5 more than in previous years. the market or emergency aid with Polewarczyk fell off the pace on run netted him the five spot. Wenzel, Mike Hopkins, Hillary Buffone was the sixth differ- Renaud, Robbie Streeter, Jason chairs and facemasks. Wearing face- The Stillman family is generous bills is welcome to call the pantry at lap 98 while running fourth. masks and social distancing will be and energetic in helping food pantry 413-477-6635 or 508-868-6822. In the Late Model Sportsman ent Street Stock feature winner Kozacka Kenny Thompson, Bryan this summer at the high-banked Granger, Paul Barnard, Chris observed for the care and protection families navigate the farmers’ mar- Volunteers are needed to help 25-lapper it was, who else, Aaron for all. For more information, people ket. This is an expensive program the Mustard Seed group continue to Fellows again, winning for the speedplant. Riendeau, Nathan Wenzel, Ed Ed Gilman wired the 30-lap Brehio may call the church off at 508-867- for the best of reasons – more and provide one hot meal for 120 peo- seventh straight week to stay 3306 or visit triparishcommunity- more people are going to the mar- ple monthly to Worcester as part of undefeated this summer with a Classic Lites feature, but while LATE MODEL the Sandown, N.H. pilot had SPORTSMAN: Aaron Fellows, church.com. ket and buying vegetables and fruit. the larger Mustard Seed Mission in dozen overall wins against zero Pledges and offerings are a vital The food pantry is thrilled to have Central Massachusetts. Volunteers losses. a fairly easy ride, the action Cole Littlewood, Robert Hagar, behind him was fast and furious. Camdyn Curtis, Justin Littlewood, support of the church. They can be the donations to the pantry that are are needed to help with purchas- For the second week in a row, put in the offering plate at Sunday allowing them to do it. Their cli- ing and cooking. Anyone interest- Cole Littlewood was the deuce Eric Skofield grabbed second on Hayden Scott, Willie Kuhn, Scott lap 13 and then chased Gilman Beck, Nancy Muni-Ruot services, mailed to the church at ents, and all of them, love the music, ed should contact either Jennifer man, watching Fellows inch past P.O. Box 502, New Braintree, MA local people, sunshine and fresh pro- Pollard at jpollard.nb.ma@gmail. him as lap 21 went in the books the rest of the way, while four- NHSTRA MODIFIEDS: Brian time defending series champ Robie, Todd Patnode, Cameron 01531 or made through the church’s duce that are at the Sunday market. com or Deb Morrison at morri- and then speed away. Number two website. They have spent about $3,000 [email protected]. point man Robert Hagar came Duane Skofield made a late-race Houle, Ben Byrne, Matt Kimball, charge to earn the third-place Keith Carzello, Trevor Bleau, The Hardwick Food Pantry has from the Deacon’s fund over the home third, just ahead of teen been delivering seventy-five bags past four months. speedster Camdyn Curtis. hardware. Cory Plummer, Kim Rivet, Next Saturday, August 8, Kevin Pittsinger, Solomon Brow, twice each month since early April. Many of the Street Stock points leader In mid-June they shifted to drive- funds have been Barre Gazette Jaret Curtis spun in a cloud of Monadnock Speedway returns to Zach Leone, Jerry Gomarlo, action with five exciting divisions Eric Leclair, Russ Hersey, Brian through pickups. This is an enor- used for gas, oil, tire smoke before lap one of the mous transition for many people and electric bills. Obituary Policy Streeter’s feature race had been of weekly racing series action, Chapin completed, having to refire from Turley Publications offers two types of 15th as his 25-lap journey began obituaries. again. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Rookie Tim Wenzel led BUSINESS the name of deceased, date of death and funeral the first two go-rounds, with date and place. Belchertown Bullet Chris Buffone Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, then taking over. While Buffone folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as Athol Granite Works which allows families to publish extended death the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. would lead the rest of the way to Memorials in notice information of their own choice and may score his first Street Stock victo- We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid ry, the racing throughout the pack under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the GRANITE • MARBLE • BRONZE was action-packed and turbulent news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, Cemetery Lettering On Site Obituaries should be submitted through a through their ad representatives. funeral home to: [email protected]. most of the way. 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Thursday, July 23 11:33 a.m. Fire, Medical Person Austin Street – Located/ Thursday, July 23 Road – No Action Required 1:58 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 10:05 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency South Street – Found 4:05 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Old 9:55 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road – Written Warning Emergency School Street South – Transported to Hospital 7:14 p.m. Motor Vehicle Turnpike Road – Written Warning Worcester Road – Citation Issued 6:01 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Transported to Hospital 5:47 p.m. Recreational Vehicle Suspicious Williamsville Road – Abandoned/Silent Pine Acres - 10:13 a.m. 911 Transfer Shirley – Complaint School Street South – Negative Contact Friday, July 24 Saturday, July 25 Information Taken Call Transferred Negative Contact 8:12 p.m. Recreational Vehicle 5:38 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 8:55 a.m. Harassment North 6:50 p.m. Recreational Vehicle 10:48 a.m. Larceny Pleasant 8:06 pm. Motor Vehicle Erratic Complaint Summer Street – Abandoned/Silent New Braintree Brookfield Road – Officer Advised Complaint North Brookfield Road – Street – Officer Spoke to Party Valley Road – Negative Contact Negative Contact Negative Contact 2:30 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Abandoned/Silent Pleasant Street – Saturday, July 25 Sunday, July 26 Confirmed Misdial 12:22 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:07 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 5:59 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ West Street – Written Warning South Barre Road – Arrest(s) Made Hubbardston Police Log Abandoned/Silent Allen Drive – 12:27 a.m. Motor Vehicle Theft Arrest: Tina M. Nosek, 48, Confirmed Misdial Pleasant Street – Officer Spoke to Lancaster 9:34 p.m. Suspicious Person Party Equipment Violation, Thursday, July 23 3:41 p.m. Property Damage West 9:14 p.m. Disturbance, Noise South Street – No Police Service 1:13 a.m. Disturbance, Noise Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle; 1:03 p.m. Fraud Birches Road – Comet Pond Access Road – Report Complaint Old Boston Turnpike – Necessary Complaint Old Coldbrook Road – License Suspended, Operate Motor Officer Advised Filed Area Search Negative 10:28 p.m. Suspicious Activity Investigated Vehicle With 4:59 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Cutler Road – Building Checked/ 1:52 a.m. Suspicious Activity Old 5:41 a.m. Fire, Medical Friday, July 24 Gardner Road – Criminal Complaint Saturday, July 25 Secured Coldbrook Road – Officer Spoke to Emergency Mechanic Street – 4:22 a.m. Fire, Medical Summons: Wilbur J. Bullock, 59, 10:40 a.m. Suspicious Activity Party Transported to Hospital Emergency Thompson Road – Public Gardner Healdville Road – Officer Advised Friday, July 24 3:50 a.m. Fire, Automatic Alarm 6:34 a.m. Fire, Medical Assist Unlicensed Operation of Motor 5 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New 8:26 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ School Street North – Investigated Emergency Worcester Road – 10:54 a.m. Fraud Williamsville Vehicle; Safety Standards, Motor Westminster Road – Written Warning Abandoned/Silent Unknown – 9:28 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Referred to Other Agency Road – Officer Advised Vehicle Not Meeting RMV 5:19 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Services Rendered Valley Road – Arrest(s) Made 11:43 a.m. Property Damage Main 5:54 p.m. Serve Warrant Barre Westminster Road – Written Warning 9:44 a.m. Fraud Varney Lane – Arrest: Justin D. Perry, 40, Barre SOUTH BARRE Street – Investigation (On-going) Road – Arrest(s) Made Officer Spoke to Party OUI-Drugs; Inspection/Sticker, No Arrest: Philip E. Pond, 24, Thursday, July 23 Summons: David R. Crino, 25, Sunday, July 26 11:28 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 12:30 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Hubbardston Hubbardston 1:30 a.m. Disturbance, Noise Pleasant Street – Written Warning Clem Court – Officer Spoke to Party 3:05 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Warrant Trafalgar Square – Officer Advised Leave Scene of Property Damage; Complaint Pitcherville Road – Area 1:30 p.m. Lost/Disoriented Unlicensed Operation of Motor 7:20 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Search Negative Vehicle Gardner Road – Report Filed New Braintree Police Log Rutland Police Log

For the week of July 27-Aug. 3, Friday, July 31 Tuesday, July 28 the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 5:43 p.m. Initiated – Motor 5:06 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Thursday, July 23 Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Emergency Sunnyside Avenue – Department conducted 22 building/ Vehicle Stop Ravine Road – Written Ravine Road – Services Rendered 2:04 a.m. Fire, Medical 10:54 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Transported to Hospital property checks, 10 radar assign- Warning 6:18 p.m. Phone – Complaint/ Emergency Nancy Drive – Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 6:35 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop ments, 2 motor vehicle stops, 23 Motor Vehicle Operations Transported to Hospital 11:10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pommogussett Road – Written Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning directed/area patrols, 6 traffic con- Saturday, Aug. 1 West Road – Negative Contact 11:20 a.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Warning 11:18 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop trols, 2 emergency 911 call, 1 citizen 2:12 a.m. 911 – Medical Abandoned/Silent River Road – 6:50 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning assist, 2 animal calls, 1 assist other Emergency Gilbertville Road – No Thursday, July 30 Services Rendered Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 11:31 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop agency and 2 welfare checks and 3 Action Required 6:30 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard 1:55 p.m. Larceny Thurston Hill 7:17 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning safety hazards in the town of New Cushman Road – Checked/Secured Road – Information Given Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 11:40 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Braintree. 7:17 a.m. Initiated – Safety 5:58 p.m. Fire, Medical 8:16 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Sunday, Aug. 2 Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Hazard Moore Road – Taken/ Emergency Pommogussett Road – Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 3:16 p.m. 911 – Safety Hazard Transported to Hospital 11:58 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 8:26 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Monday, July 27 Millstone Road – Removed Hazard Referred to Other Agency 9:11 p.m. Phone – Welfare Check 7:58 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Moore Road – Spoken To 31 Abandoned/Silent Glenwood Road – 12:22 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 8:30 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop For the week of July 27-Aug. 3, Friday, July Confirmed Misdial Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 5:43 p.m. Initiated – Motor 12:24 p.m. Fire, Medical 9:06 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Tuesday, July 28 Department conducted 22 building/ Vehicle Stop Ravine Road – Written Friday, July 24 Emergency Pommogussett Road – Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 5:06 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard property checks, 10 radar assign- Warning Transported to Hospital 9:11 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Ravine Road – Services Rendered ments, 2 motor vehicle stops, 23 3:21 a.m. Suspicious Activity Prospect Street – Officer Spoke to 1:03 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 6:18 p.m. Phone – Complaint/ directed/area patrols, 6 traffic con- Saturday, Aug. 1 Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 9:18 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Motor Vehicle Operations trols, 2 emergency 911 call, 1 citizen Party 2:12 a.m. 911 – Medical 6:56 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning West Road – Negative Contact assist, 2 animal calls, 1 assist other Emergency Gilbertville Road – No Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 9:25 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop agency and 2 welfare checks and 3 Pleasantdale Road – Citation Issued Action Required 7:07 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:32 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Thursday, July 30 safety hazards in the town of New Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 9:58 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 6:30 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Braintree. S unday, Aug. 2 7:34 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:43 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pommogussett Road – Written Cushman Road – Checked/Secured 3:16 p.m. 911 – Safety Hazard Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Pleasantdale Road – Criminal Warning 7:17 a.m. Initiated – Safety M onday, July 27 Millstone Road – Removed Hazard 7:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Complaint 10:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Hazard Moore Road – Taken/ 9:11 p.m. Phone – Welfare Check Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 3:47 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Pommogussett Road – Written Referred to Other Agency Moore Road – Spoken To 8:20 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Abandoned/Silent East County Road Warning Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning – Confirmed Misdial 2:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle 8:28 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 4:08 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Suspicious Charnock Hill Road – Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Abandoned/Silent East County Road Officer Spoke to Party 8:45 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop — Confirmed Misdial 3:36 p.m. Fire, Drug Overdose Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 4:40 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Paxton Road – Transported to Public Notices 8:51 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Pommogussett Road – Citation Hospital Pommogussett Road – Arrest(s) Issued 6:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Made 6:25 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Maple Avenue – Written Warning Abandoned/Silent Bigelow Road – 7:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Commonwealth of IMPORTANT NOTICE Barre, MA 01005 Arrest: Elijah M. Robinson, 29, administration directly Gardner Services Rendered Street – Written Warning Massachusetts You have the right to from the Personal To be held on Tuesday, 6:43 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ 10:59 p.m. Fire, Drug Overdose August 11, 2020 at 7:15 License Suspended, Operate The Trial Court obtain a copy of the Representative and may Motor Vehicle With; Unregistered Abandoned/Silent Bigelow Road – Maple Avenue – Transported to Worcester Probate and Petition from the Petitioner­ petition the Court in any p.m. at Nornay Park, 9 Motor Vehicle; Uninsured Motor Confirmed Misdial Hospital Family Court or at the Court. You have a matter relating to the Main Street, So. Barre, MA. Vehicle 7 p.m. Suspicious Person Main 225 Main Street right to object to this pro­ estate, including the distri­ Due to COVID-19, this will 8:57 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – No Police Service Necessary Sunday, July 26 Worcester, MA 01608 ceeding. To do so, you or bution of assets and be an outdoor open meeting, Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 8:07 p.m. Fire, Brush Glenwood 2:08 a.m. Motor Vehicle Pursuit all welcome using social Road – No Fire Service Necessary Pommogussett Road – Arrest(s) (508)831-2200 your attorney must file a expenses of administration. 9:10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop distancing. Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning 10:07 p.m. 911 – Hang-up/Misdial/ Made Docket No. written appearance and WITNESS, Hon. Ronald Rich 9:20 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Abandoned/Silent Miles Road – No Arrest: Brooks M. Anthony, 26, W020P1641EA objection at this Court Leilah A Keamy, First Chairman Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Action Required Hubbardston Estate of: before: 10:00 a.m. on the Justice of this Court. 08/06/2020 9:41 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Negligent Operation of Motor Edward J Banas, Jr. return day of 08/11/2020. Date: Jul 03, 2020 Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Saturday, July 25 Vehicle; Speeding Rate of Speed Date of Death: 05/06/2020 This is NOT a hearing Stephanie K. Fattman 9:58 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 5:12 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Exceeding Posted Limit; Marked Lanes Violation; Stop for Police, Fail CITATION ON date, but a deadline by Register of Probate Town of New Braintree Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Pleasantdale Road – Report Filed 10:21 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 6:07 a.m. Fire, Medical PETITION FOR which you must file a writ­ 08/06/2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORMAL ten appearance and objec­ HEARING BARRE ADJUDICATION tion if you object to this Notice of Public CONSERVATION To all interested per­ proceeding. If you fail to Hearing/Select Board on COMMISSION sons: file a timely written Monday, August 10, Hardwick Police Log Notice is hereby given A Petition for S/A- appearance and objection 2020 at 6:30pm at the in accordance with the Formal Probate of Will New Braintree Town followed by an affidavit of Massachusetts General For the week of July 27-Aug. 3, Checked/Secured Transported to Hospital Hall. This hearing is with Appointment of objections within thirty Law, Chapter 131, Section the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 6:21 a.m. Radio – Safety Hazard 8 p.m. 911 – Complaint Main to review, discuss and Personal Representative (30) days of the return day, 40, The Wetlands Protection Department conducted 54 building/ Barre Road – Taken/Referred to Street – No Action Required vote on the Final Cable has been filed by action may be taken with­ Act, that a public hearing property checks, 3 radar assign- Other Agency 8:03 p.m. 911 – Medical Television License grant- Jacqueline R Bruschwein out further notice to you. will be held on a Notice of ments, 11 motor vehicle stops, 14 7:34 a.m. Initiated – Safety Hazard Emergency Church Lane – ed to Spectrum Northeast, directed/area patrols, 4 traffic con- Church Lane – Taken/Referred to Transported to Hospital of West Fargo, ND UNSUPERVISED Intent to demolish the brick LLC, d/b/a Time Warner trols, 2 animal calls, 11 emergency Other Agency requesting that the Court ADMINISTRATION and masonry building on the Cable Northeast LLC in 911 calls, 1 fraud, 3 assist citizens, 1 9:24 a.m. Phone – Complaint High For the week of July 20-27, the enter a formal Decree and UNDER THE property located at 10 Main Massachusetts. All are complaint and 1 assist other agency Street – Investigated Hardwick/New Braintree Police Order and for such other MASSACHUSETTS Street. The buildings’ face invited to attend. in the town of Hardwick. 5 p.m. Cellular – Welfare Check Department conducted 46 building/ relief as requested in the UNIFORM PROBATE is to the south-east facing This meeting is open Barre Road – Unfounded property checks, 8 radar assign- Petition. CODE (MUPC) Main Street and contin- 11:34 p.m. 911 – Medical ments, 16 motor vehicle stops, 17 to the public and all are Monday, July 27 The Petitioner requests A Personal Represent­ ues north-west towards the 8:56 a.m. Phone – Alarm Main Emergency Broad Street – directed/area patrols, 8 traffic con- invited to attend. Please that: Jacqueline R ative appointed under the riverfront, Assessor Map Street – Transferred Call to C7 Transported to Hospital trols, 5 animal calls, 9 emergency 911 note that all Covid-19 Bruschwein of West MUPC in an unsupervised H, Lot 57A and recorded 1:06 p.m. Phone – Forgery/Fraud calls, 1 fraud, 6 assist citizens, 2 com- safety procedures will be Fargo, ND be appoint­ ed­ as administration is not with the Worcester District Delargy Road – Report Taken Friday, July 31 plaints and 3 assist other agencies in followed. Please remain 6 the town of Hardwick. Registry of Deeds, Book 1:26 p.m. 911 – Disabled Motor 6:12 a.m. 911 – Medical Person­al Rep­resenta­tive(s) re­quired to file an invento­ feet from each other and #40779, Page 360. Vehicle Greenwich Road – Gone On Emergency Lower Road – of said estate to serve ry or annual accounts with wear a mask at all times. Arrival Transported to Hospital Monday, July 20 From: Without Surety on the the Court. Persons interest­ Thank you for your coop- 1:46 p.m. Phone – Fraud Barre 10:52 a.m. 911 – Elevator Call/ 7:32 p.m. 911 – Complaint Main John Pondelli bond in an unsupervised ed in the estate are entitled eration. Road – Report Taken Alarms Old Petersham Road – Street – Investigated 850 South Barre Road administration. to notice regarding the 07/30, 08/06/20 9:19 p.m. 911 – Fire Alarm Church Spoken To Lane – Services Rendered 11:07 a.m. Phone – Suspicious Tuesday, July 21 Activity Fiske Road – Report Taken 5:40 a.m. 911 – Misdial Main Tuesday, July 28 6:26 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Street – Officer Handled 3:15 a.m. 911 – Medical Stop Barre Road – Summons Issued 5:28 p.m. Initiated – Suspicious Emergency Church Lane – Services 8:17 p.m. 911 – Complaint Church Activity Hardwick Road – Officer Rendered Lane – Unfounded Handled Public Notices 10:29 a.m. Phone – Larceny/Theft/ 5:44 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Shoplifting New Braintree Road – Saturday, Aug. 1 Stop Hardwick Road – Written ARE NOW ONLINE Report Taken 10:32 a.m. Initiated – Motor Warning 1:42 p.m. Phone – Larceny/Theft/ Vehicle Stop Petersham Road – 6:17 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Shoplifting New Braintree Road – Citation Issued Stop Common Street – Citation Email all notices to [email protected] Spoken To 3:05 p.m. 911 – Lockout Church Issued 1 Lane – Call Cancelled Access archives and digital tear sheets by Wednesday, July 29 3:28 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Wednesday, July 22 newspaper title. 12:19 a.m. Phone – Suspicious Stop Pine Street – Citation Issued 9:44 a.m. Phone – Complaint/ 2 Activity Hardwick Road – Unfounded 3:45 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Operations Jackson 12:59 p.m. 911 – Hang-up Call Stop Barre Road – Written Warning Road – Negative Contact Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ Main Street – Officer Handled 9:20 p.m. Phone – Motor 5:11 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 3 public notice web site to search all notices in 1:48 p.m. Phone – Suspicious Vehicle Accident Creamery Road – Stop Main Street – Citation Issued Massachusetts newspapers. Activity North Road – Report Taken Transported to Hospital 5:52 p.m. Phone – Fraud North 2:04 p.m. Phone – Scam River Road – No Action Required Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Run – Officer Handled Sunday, Aug. 2 9:44 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Fridays noon for Monday holidays. 1:07 p.m. Phone – Suspicious Church Lane – Taken/Referred to Thursday, July 30 Activity Barre Road – Spoken To Other Agency 12:49 a.m. Phone – Suspicious 7:06 p.m. 911 – Medical 10:30 p.m. 911 – Fire, Brush Main visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Activity Petersham Road – Building Emergency Broad Street – Street – Services Rendered August 6, 2020 • Barre Gazette • Page 11

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