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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 December 10, 2020 ❙ Vol. 186, No. 34 ❙ $1.00 Senate candidatewww.barregazette.turley.com SingingSinging the night the nightaway away visits selectmen SenateSenateeconomy, candidateeducation and candidatecommu- Mike Valanzola nity. Of all the candidates for the Voters act on STM articlesvisiting in district townsschoolsenate seat, he is the only one that parking lot was a selectmen. He stated that local aid and Chapter 70 money By Ellenor Downer By Ellenor Downer Department of Revenue requested Article 8 ambulance $285,000; passed visitsunanimously.visits Article wereselectmen a priority.2 project, Heselectmen said that the now town no longer needs to Article 5. Voters took no action on Staff Writer Staff Writer these five articles from the June Article 9 Ruggles Lane Parking took $30,638.63 from FY19they freewere the encumberfirst areas cut, thenot funds. Article 11, which would have fund- the first funded. economy,He mentioned educationeconomy, and education commu- and commu- OAKHAM- Despite a Annual Town Meeting be revoted Lot $50,000 and Article 10 Cable cash to theMike FY 2020ValanzolaMike snow Valanzola removthat the legislature- Inis morethe inter-next articles, voters unan- ed a new fire department adminis- Tuesday snowstorm, Oakham nity. Of all thenity. candidates Of all the for candidates the for the ested in funding new programs, BARRE – Voters in Barre met at a Special Town Meeting since Access expenditure $100,000. al expenseselectmen still account. held their meeting. imously voted to reduce the FY21 tration vehicle. but that new programssenate take moneyseat, hesenate is the seat, only he one is the that only one that in the parking lot at Quabbin the ATM was rescheduled past the Article 1 and 2 involved WithRepublican visitingArticle candidate 3 visitingdistrict forvoters state unani townsdistrict- tax towns rate by $81,417 to balance the Due to a typographical error away from existing programs. Senate, Mike Valanzola, intro- was a selectmen.was a Heselectmen. stated that He stated that Regional High School Saturday, end of the fiscal year. snow removal. Article 1, which mously rescinded the vote underHe also FY21said thatbudget. the there was no Article 12. In Article duced himself to the two select- local aid andlocal Chapter aid and 70 Chaptermoney 70 money Nov. 21. Funding for article came from reduced the FY21 tax rate by Article 17 High Efficiency DepartmentProject of ElementaryVoters and unanimously voted 13, voters accepted a land donation, 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 Moderator Joshua Smith asked free cash. Voters approved Article $5,149 from FY 19 free cash for Matthewthe senior Broderick. center James at Erhard the June 21, to transfer $10,000 from FY19 which would extend the boundaries 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 voters to place Article 6, 7, 8, 9 6 Wachusett Greenways $1,000, to the FY 2020 snow removal 2017 ATM. Since the town receivedDESE adopted freecommon cash core stateto fund the Other Post Republican for the senate seat. and 10 on a consent calendar. The Article 7 police cruiser $45,000; over-time and part-time account, a grant for the energy efficiencystandards initiative Employmentthe without first a vote funded.the Benefits first He funded.mentioned account He mentionedin Valanzola saidOAKHAM- he hoped to visitOAKHAM- the Despite aDespite a See BARRE , page 5 of the legislature thator input the fromlegislature is more inter- selectmen in all 28 towns in the that the legislature is more inter- Tuesday snowstorm,Tuesday schoolsnowstorm, Oakham districts. Oakham Selectman Senate district. He stated that he ested in fundingested newin funding programs, new programs, Starbard said that he did not agree served selectmentwo terms on still selectmenthe heldWales their still meeting. held their meeting. with the income basedbut thatnet school new butprograms that new take programs money take money 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 Selectmen 18 membersduced that serveshimself fiveduced towns.to thehimself two select-to theSelectmen two select- hold virtual 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 hold hearing a far too powerfula far too bureaucracy. powerful bureaucracy. Fresh snowTurley Publications Photo by Amberblankets King, an intern from Quabbin Regional High School.manger scene of Sturbridgeof is Sturbridgealso a running is also as aacommunity running as a outreach hearing 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. standardsBy Ellenor initiativestandards Downer without initiative a vote without a voteHe said the customer must on tax Valanzola saidValanzola he hoped said to visithe hoped the to visit the of the legislatureStaffof theWriter orlegislature input from or inputcome from to the dispensary and register Stateselectmen funds inselectmen all 28 towns in allused in 28 the towns into the before using the online order and school districts.school districts.Selectman Selectman Senate district.Senate He district.stated that He hestatedHUBBARDSTON that he – Boey courier delivery in answer to the classification Starbard saidStarbard that he didsaid not that agree he did not agree QRSD to hold promoteserved two servedterms regional ontwo the terms Wales onBertold the Wales of Paper Crane Cannabis question on how does the business State approves Pathfinder roof project with the incomewith basedthe income net school based net school Board of SelectmenBoard of and Selectmen is currently andhosted is currently a community outreach hear- insure online purchase is complaint Board followpublic 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 Tantasquaing Regionalfor the public regarding a pro- with the law. The customer signs 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 assessorshearing expected to begin the remaining $1,269,839 borne by posed project,” wrote John School Committee,School aCommittee, committee aof posedcommittee marijuana of establishment at up and has his/her ID checked. At 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 50 five Gardner towns. Road. the door, the ID is checked and recommendationsBARRE - The Quabbin late summer on enrollment. the MSBA in a Jan. 29 letter to Dr. jects slated to receivehas funding no way from hasto collectno way any to collectof the any of the Regional School District (QRSD) Pathfinder’s member towns Gerald Paist, superintendent-direc- networksHe advanced explainedHe to explainedthethe selectmen $4 million to Communitythe selectmenHe hostedInnovation the hearing during a scanned. By EllenorSchool Committee Downer will meet on By Douglas Farmer include Palmer, tor of the Pathfinder regional dis- that his focusthat if hiselected focusChallenge would if elected (CIC) bejoint grant would program. meetingSee be SELECTMEN, of theSee HubbardstonSELECTMEN, page 7 pageBertold 7 said the hours of deliv- 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 program is a major our reader forum Board of Selectmen and Planning ery were basically the hours of StaffQuabbin Writer Regional School District 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. Educational Support Center, 872 PALMER – After receiving Monson, New approval, the MSBA and the dis- Administration'sBoard. commitment Bertoldto pro- said the state operation at the dispensary 10 a.m. South St. At the conclusion of school formal approval for funding of the Through a program that is vide cities and townsrecently with the tools established to a courier to 8 p.m. The band CrawdadBARRE E Creek –held Assessor their sixth Jesse annual bonfire and food drive on Saturday, Feb.Braintree, 8 at Oakham Americantrict Legionwill execute Post a project 2. funding The band Crawdadcommittee E Creek business, held a public their budget sixthproject annual from bonfire the Massachusetts and food drive on andSaturday, Warren. Feb. 8agreement at American which will Legion set forth thePost 2.intended to support regionalization effectively managelicense resources for and pro-recreational marijuana, He said he wanted to do the out- Warren said the board of asses- www.gazetteforum. and other cost-saving initiatives that vide services to their residents,” said hearing on the Quabbin Regional School Building Authority wordpress.com “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to sors unanimouslySchool District recommended 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 Administrationmodeled on and the medical marijuana door grow this coming year. He for the townheld. to Thecontinue public is invited with to attend. the 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.courier “This usedprogramsystem. Mostused medicalto dis to- said the outdoor grow would be A copy of the FY2015 budget will at Pathfinder Regional Vocational delivery and stretch every taxpayer provides an opportunity for neigh- residential factor of one at the tax district has 90 days to acquire and Within days of the receipt of pensaries deliver to the customer. fenced, have high security cameras 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 communitiesThe tocourier build part- license would allow and follow all state requirements. classificationOffice, hearing 872 South St.Monday, after 12 p.m. by the end of the year. priation and all other necessary Palmer, Monson, Brimfield, Holland QRSDQRSD Nov.to 30.hold to(noon) hold on Tuesday,State Feb. 25, 2014.State approvesMSBA approves is expected to coverPathfinderlocal votesPathfinder or approvals showing roofSee ROOF roofproject PROJECT, pageproject 8 and Walespromote will be among promotethose com- See regional CIChome GRANT, delivery pageregional 8 for customers that do The original application for Paper He said the town of Barre is not want to go to the establishment Crane Cannabis listed a shop and from orders purchased online. The an indoor grow facility. The appli- publicpublic budget87% residential, budget 5% commercial about 62 percentabout of 62 the percent project of cost the projectacceptance cost ofacceptance the cost, ofsite, the type, cost, site, type, Construction driver must be a registered marijua- cation would need to be modified and 2% industrial.Karen The Anderson assessorsConstruction 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 theChocolates pro- for thepartnerships andpro- so many to pick partnershipsna agent and would be limited in to include an outdoor grow facility hearinghearingalso recommended that the select- the remainingthe $1,269,839 remaining borne$1,269,839 by posed borne byproject,”posed wroteproject,” John wrote John men not adoptcandidacy a smallexpected business forexpected to state begin representativeto begin the munitiesamount that transported munitiesbenefit from that at thebenefit one 37 pro- time:from the 37and pro- the courier’s license. Pathfinder’s Pathfinder’smember towns, member based towns,McCarthy, based executiveMcCarthy, director executive of directorTechnology, of health the vehicle must have a storage area Bertold said the establish- discount. WarrenORANGE said - Karen the Anderson, dis- a squeezed between increasing prices tions that unreasonably hinder Technology, healthjects slated tojects receive slated funding to receive from funding from BARRE -BARRE The Quabbin- The Quabbinlate summerlate summer on enrollment.on enrollment. the MSBA inthe a Jan.MSBA 29 letter in a Jan. to Dr. 29 letter to Dr. for the marijuana as well. ment would pay a percentage of Regional SchoolRegionalcount District Schoolwent (QRSD) toRepublican,District the property (QRSD) announced ownerher candi- of the necessities, food, clothingPathfinder’sthem.” Pathfinder’s member towns memberGerald towns Paist,Gerald superintendent-direc- Paist, superintendent-direc- the $4 millionthe Community $4 million Innovation Community Innovation not the businessdacy for owner.the 2nd Franklin He saidDistrict and shelter, on the one hand and “We have a serious problem: networksnetworks advanced advancedHe also requested to have an its total sales to the town for five 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- regional dis- Challenge (CIC)Challenge grant program. (CIC) grant program. it would shift the burden to the outdoor grow in the rear of the years, which would be part of the Thursday, Feb.Thursday, 27 at 6:30 Feb. p.m. 27 atdeclared, the6:30 p.m.“For too at longthe the needsStaff of WriterWhen StaffI am the Writer RepresentativeBlog about for it in haveWare,Blog been about only itBelchertown, in interested in play-trict. “Upon receipt of the certified By Emily ThurlowBy Emily Thurlow “The CIC program“The CIC is aprogram major is a major our reader forum Ware, Belchertown, trict. “Upon receipt of the certified property. host agreement. The previous host Quabbin RegionalQuabbincommercial School Regional District and School industrial. Districtour district the people of this district I will ing Granby,ourpolitical reader forum games Hardwick, for their ownvotes demonstrating local Staff Writer Staff Writer component componentof the Patrickof the Patrick The tax classification havehearing been work to reduce our taxes to the benefit instead of standingGranby, up Hardwick,for votes demonstrating local The Planning Board approved a agreement was 3% of total sales EducationalEducational Support Center, Support 872 Center, 872PALMERignored by the –PALMER Afterminimum receiving level – After essential receiving for good the people they are supposed to rep- Administration'sAdministration's commitment commitmentto pro- to pro- is a step in setting the FY 21 tax Monson, Monson,New approval,New theapproval, MSBA andthe MSBAthe dis- and the dis- special permit for the recreational for five years plus the town would 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,”Braintree, Anderson charged.Oakham “I won'ttrict will execute a project funding Through a Throughprogram athat program is vide that cities is andvide towns cities with and the towns tools withto the tools to rate for the town. The FYare 20 supposed tax our elderly and those on fixed be just one of the goodBraintree, old boys on Oakham trict will execute a project funding dispensary and indoor grow. The receive a 3% sales tax from the project from the Massachusetts Turley Publicationsintended Photo to bysupportintended Ellenor regionalization Downerto support regionalizationeffectively manageeffectively resources manage and resourcespro- and pro- committee business,committeerate, a whichpublic business, budget is Julya public 1, 2019budgetto to be June repre-project incomes 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 forth the location is not within the 500-foot retail establishment. hearing on thehearing Quabbin on the Regional Quabbin RegionalSchoolsenting Building usSchool on food, Snow medicineBuildingAuthority blanketed and housing.”Authoritywww.gazetteforum. the ernmentareawww.gazetteforum. canlast be made Saturday. to work better The nativity in front of the Oakhamand other Congregational cost-savingand other initiatives cost-saving that initiativesbuffervide zoneservices that from videto their publicservices residents,” andto their private said residents,” said 30, 2020 was $17.87. wordpress.com wordpress.com“Pursuant to“Pursuant the terms to theand conditionsterms and pursuantconditions to pursuant to (MSBA),Beacon a new Hill. roof willChurch“There be areplaced manyhas non-govern- a coatingand of I will fresh work to snow. see that it does.” will change willthe waychange local the govern- way localschools.Secretary govern- ofSecretary Administration of Administration and and School DistrictSchool FY15 District budgetAgreement FY15 will bebudget with will school 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 See HUBBARDSTON , page 6 held. The publicheld. is TheinvitedSelectmen public to attend. is invited unanimously to attend.over thesomeone votedheadsover 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 theto AFY2015 copysign of budget thean FY2015agreement will budgetat Pathfinder willwithwill be the moreat Regional Pathfinder ple of Vocationalour Regional communities Vocationaldistrict and help haslive 90district indays Orange. hasto acquire She90 daysis the and tofourth acquireWithin and daysWithin of the daysreceipt of ofthe receiptdelivery of and deliverystretch every and stretch taxpayer everyprovides taxpayer an opportunityprovides an foropportunity neigh- for neigh- Karen Anderson responsive to people in ways that are both more generation of her family to live in be available forbe availablereviewQuabbin at forthe Regional reviewCentral at the School CentralTechnicalthe District district's HighTechnical Schooleffective High in and Palmer School more efficient incertify Palmer than localOrange certifyapproval and local has for deep approvalan affectionappro- for for thean appro- letter, a thepreliminary letter, a preliminarymeeting meetingdollar as far asdollar possible, as far the as townspossible, of theboring towns communitiesof boring communities to build part- to build part- Office, 872 SouthOffice,to St. let872 after theSouth 12 school needs.p.m.St. after I will spend 12tirelesslyby p.m. the endworkmoney oftoby pro-the the year. similarendPublic of government the year. programs. forumpriation As a andthepriation areaallfor andother its and people.North necessary all other necessaryBrookfield’s Palmer, Monson,Palmer, Brimfield, Monson, Holland Brimfield, Holland MOC CFCE (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 to work cover to The Anderson family 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 the board allottedate an economic from environment town’s that have our state governmentlocal encour- votesin orlocala numberapprovals votes of local or showing approvalsorganizations showing CARES Actwelcomes funds. job Thecreation money in our dis- agewest these NGO's andside I will work infrastructure to plan holding Toys for See ANDERSON, page 9 will be usedtrict. to Toopurchase many of uslaptops are being eliminateNORTH any unnecessary BROOKFIELD regula- – The overall goals of the project Winter and Chrome books for Ruggles The town of North Brookfield are to evaluate existing infrastruc- Tots registration Lane Elementary School. Items will hold a public forum for the ture systems in the project area, ChocolatesChocolates and so andTurleymany Publications so to Photomany bypick Genevieve to Fraser pick BARRE – MOC’s Child Care KarenKarenmust Anderson be bought AndersonGreen no later Energy ofthan TipsDec.Orange ofChamber Town’sOrange ongoingannounces eyes west volunteerannounces side infra - standoutsherto develop her concepts for improve- wonderland Kay Berry writes out a minimum bid for items in the chocolate auction held on Sunday, Feb. 9 and Head Start/Coordinated Family 30. Barre Energy Committee structure plan project ofTuesday, the Year, of anyonement from projects the atin the key First areas; Congregational and Parish, Unitarian in Petersham. Proceeds from the chocolate auc- Awards to be presented and Community Engagement pro- Grants Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., at theChamber North towns ofto Belchertown, produce a finaltion will plan benefit with the churchpri- building maintenance fund. candidacycandidacy forBeautiful state for icicles and staterepresentative prob- at representativeApril 26 dinner Brimfield, Brookfield, East gram kicks off its annual Toys for Town administratorlematic ice dams? IfJessica you have Brookfield Police Station, 55 oritized and phased recommenda- Brookfield, Hardwick, Holland, scene Tots campaign. Families must reg- ORANGE -Sizer ORANGEKaren said Anderson, -the Karen iciclestown a Anderson, squeezed hangingreceived ora between iceaboutsqueezed dam increasing betweenSchoolBy prices increasingDouglas St. FarmertionsSocially prices that unreasonablytionsdistancedMonson, that New unreasonably Braintree, tionshinder forNorth implementation, hinder for use Republican, Republican,announceda quarter herannounced ofcandi- issues,a million heritof is acandi-the sure dollars necessities, sign youof theinare necessities,food, clothing Stafffood, Writer them.”clothing them.”Brookfield, Palmer, Spencer, ister online at www.mocinc.org/ wasting money to melt the seating will be available. The in local planningPetersham and in seeking annual town Barre to hold PALMER — For every active Wales, Ware, Warren and West toysfortots. People should note that dacy for thedacy 2ndgrants forFranklin the so 2nd Districtfar Franklin snowthis on fiscaland your District roofshelter, year. by heatand onThe loss. theshelter, one onhand the and one hand“We and have a“We serious have problem: a serious problem: groupforum or organization will be broadcastin town, Brookfield. live by additional grant funds for detailed The payback for insulation is election is set for March 3 rabies clinic the address is case sensitive; remind State RepresentativeStatetown Representative clerk seat. received She seat.more a grant Sheand tomoremore dig taxes- and onmorethereNorth the are taxes other. a numberBrookfield on thetooof key other.often volun- Cable thetoo people AccessoftenLast inyear’sthe office people designwinner now in andwasoffice construction. now fairly short, considering the declared, “Fordeclared, tooitalize long “For thepublic tooneeds long records.of theWhen needs The Iof am police 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 families to use all lowercase letters. high cost of energy. It has been TV and video will be streamed This part of North Brookfield 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 Here are the qualifications for departmentour district gotbelowour afreezing thegrantdistrict people for quiteto theaofpur while thispeople- district onof thisthe I will districtNorthing BrookfieldI political will ing games politicalLocal for theirgamesis owncurrently for their own served by water, and the First Church of Monson to troops overseas. At the time, she will be held on March 3. The papers to challenge for the seat. clinic on Saturday, March 29 from resulting in very little melting interested families: chasehave security beenhave cameraswork been to and reducework the our to reducetaxescivicPublic organizations to our the Access taxes likebenefit theto CablePalmerthe insteadbenefit saidYoutube of that standing instead she was sewer ofthrilledup standingfor toand be up stormwater forBoard of Selectmen drain seat currently- Other positions on the bal- 9 to 11 a.m. at the Barre DPW from the suns warmth. Compare Applicants will need to provide fire department received a grant 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. ignored by thetheignored snowminimum on by the the roof level ofminimum your essential levelchannel. for essential good All the fordocumentation peoplegood theythe arepeople supposedwill they areage to rep-supposed systems to rep-dating to the early 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 a birth certificate for each child reg- purchasepeople two who heatedrescuepeople housegovernment. saws. whoto an unheatedgovernment. I will fightbe toI will availableprotect fight toresent,” on protect the Anderson town’sresent,” charged.web Anderson- “Iand won'tcharged. middle “I won't1900s. Water mains Hills Chamber of Commerce others in the community. 3, will have a contest. Nancy Allen Moderator – Bart Wendell, Board be providing rabies vaccines for dogs Liquorgarage, license this will tell you how istered. are supposedare supposedour elderlyour and elderly those(QHCC)site, onand fixed Presidentwww.northbrookfield.net.those onLennybe justfixed Weake. one ofbe the justAnd good one that oldof is the justboysin goodtheparts on quality old of boys the onofneighborhood 17 Common Street hasare taken of Selectmen – Frederik Marsh, and cats for only $12. Microchipping energy efficient your house is or Applicants must meet one of the Sueto beMason repre- filedincomes an application from the spiralingTheseNeighborhood costsare the ofpeopleBeacon that residents – for Hill. the Ithatand know Weake other that said statetheundersized committee gov- that or madeout papers from to fill hard-to- the term. Dana Treasurer – Dana Robinson, Board will also be available for $20 includ- is tonot. be repre- incomes from the spiraling costs of Beaconjudges Citizen Hill. of I theknow Year thatnomina- state gov- following income requirements: to serve wine during paint classes mostinterested part – stay inparties the background are encouraged maintain materials.Kennan ofSome 404 North sewer 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 better to work betterhas notified the Town Clerk, Diana Petersham School Committee – leash and cats must be in carriers. If a receive Masshealth, SNAP bene- know as sip and paint. The town to attend or otherwise participate.“These people lines are the are ones prone to clogs or suf- Beacon Hill.Beacon Hill.“There are many“There non-govern-event are but many are a vitalnon-govern-and part Iof will bring- workand to I willsee thatwork it todoes.” see that it does.”Cooley, of his intention to run as a Russell Fontaine, Planning Board – pet is eligible for a three year vaccine, fits, Housing Assistance, TANAF, administrator said that her studio ing communityAt the activitiesforum, to life.the town’sthat don’t engi do -it for ferthe recognition from infiltrationwrite-in for theor position. inflow. John Lawson and Planning Board people bring prior vaccine paperwork We needWe mentneed agenciesment that agencies do wonderful that do wonderfulAnderson, herAnderson, husband, her Robert husband, Robert WIC,SSI or SSDI. was within the 500-foot proximity neeringAnd it is consultantrecognition of that willbut discuss without whose Stormwater diligence the infrastructureThe Board ofis Assessors lack- will – Fraser Sinclair. The position of with them. Vaccines will be provided someone whosomeonework who meetingwork the meetingneedsfact of thethatthe needsthepeo- QHCC ofand the is theirseekingpeo- fiveand sons their and five a daughtersons and a daughteralso have a contest. Fredrik “Rick” Trustees of Public Library, current- by the licensed veterinarians of Applicants must be the parents to a church. Another hearing must the initial results of its extensive ing in parts of the neighborhood will be morewill plebe moreof our communitiesple of ournominations communities and help for the liveand 2014 helpinCitizen Orange.live inShe SeeOrange. is CHAMBER, the fourthShe page is the 10 fourthMarsh has signed to serve in the ly held by Annette Ermini, is open. Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. or legal guardian of the child for be held and all abutters notified by field survey of drainage systems, and, where present, is not always responsive responsiveto people toin wayspeople that in are ways both that more are bothgeneration more ofgeneration her family of toher live family in to live in whom toys are being requested. Karen AndersonKarenmail Anderson within 14 days of the hearing water and sewer mains, roads, adequate for today’s intense the district'sthe district'seffective andeffective more efficient and more than efficientOrange than and Orangehas deep and affection has deep for affection for Applicants must current- and sidewalks in the west side storms. Aside from aging subsur- needs. I will tirelessly work to pro- similar government programs. As a the area and its people. ly be enrolled or participating needs. I willSee tirelessly SELECTMEN work to pro- , pagesimilar 5 governmentneighborhood. programs. This As aneighborhoodthe area and its people.face infrastructure, surface ele- tect our children. I will work to cre- state Representative I will work to The Anderson family is active in MOC CFCE, ParentChild+, tect our children. 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Round Town Will things ever be the same again? Hubbardston Ellenor Downer Ellenor Downer 413-967-3505 By Carole Gariepy [email protected] Never before did life change so dramatically as Food pantry it did last March. It felt like Medicare Advantage life as we knew it had put on emergency brakes. And there distributes Dec. 17 was no preparation for the Plan holds open new way we had to live if we Barre Food Pantry distributions will occur were to live safely. Many of Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. The Barre Food us wonder if we will return to enrollment Pantry schedules their two distributions each month our former lifestyle or has the The Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program pays on the morning of the second Wednesday and the eve- virus permanently changed your monthly Part B Premium, $148.50 for 2021, ning of the third Thursday. As they have since the late our way of living. Is the new and people may be eligible for significant assistance March distribution, in order to maintain safe physical normal here to stay? in paying their Medicare costs. They will also be eli- distances between volunteers and between volunteers Change is something that gible for extra help from Social Security to help pay and clients, Dec. 17 will again be “drive-through” happens every day. We can’t Turley Publications Courtesy Photo their prescription drug costs. The income eligibility style distributions. Clients will line up in their vehi- stop it. When train transpor- Laura McCarthy of Barre Plains is shown working in for a single person is $1,755 and for a married couple cles on Park Street and proceed into the right hand tation was developed, the her basement office for Hanover Insurance Company $2,371. Asset limits are $15,720 single and $23,600 (east) entrance driveway of the Barre Congregational stagecoach industry went at a desk she designed and built herself. for a married couple. This period will run from Jan. Church.They will remain in their cars. They’ll drive out of business; the beauti- work well for some positions costly? Will the buildings be 1 to March 31 of each year. During this timeframe, up and be checked in by a volunteer, then contin- ful old coaches are now only people can change to another Medicare Advantage ue up to the church building where their groceries important as museum pieces. but not for all. Teachers defi- converted to apartments? nitely have to be in the class- We’ve suddenly been Plan (HMO or PPO plans). They can also leave their will be put into the trunk or wayback of their vehi- When cars and tractors were Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original cle by volunteers. Based on the success of distribu- invented, horses were no lon- room to teach most effective- thrust into a new world. ly, especially in the primary I think of the book titled Medicare and pick up a drug plan and supplement cov- tions so far, the Food Pantry volunteers believe this ger needed; they are only kept erage. People must be in a Medicare Advantage Plan “drive-through” style is the safest possible way to for recreational use and the grades, and medical people “Brave New World.” I never can best treat patients if they read that book, but the title on Jan. 1 to take advantage of this. get food to clients and to help keep everyone well. pleasure the animals bring. SHINE counselors are available to discuss They are preparing for the distribution by only work- Train and ship travel ended can examine them. However, impresses me because it takes there may be some elements courage to live in the world Medicare questions or concerns. People may contact a ing in shifts at the pantry, in small household/family when the airplane became a SHINE counselor by phoning their local senior center. groups. People should not arrive to volunteer Dec. 17 safe and fast mode of trans- of those positions that will we live in now. A person be effective online. But, most needs courage to keep pos- Hubbardston Light Fight without first contacting Sonja Blaney, coordinator of portation; trains and ships are Hubbardston Light Fight will be held Dec.11, 12 volunteers, at 978-355-6921 or Chuck Radlo at 978- now used primarily for trans- computer jobs do not require itive. Today’s “new world” an office outside the house. makes me look at the old and 13 and Dec. 18, 19 and 20 from 5-9 p.m. each 355-6463. Because conditions have been changing porting cargo. night. People will follow the road listing to see all the rapidly, people should continue to check for updates The telephone replaced the My nephew took regular world differently. business trips to Europe and The virus reminds me of entries and vote online for their favorite light display. on the Barre Food Pantry website at http://www.bar- telegraph, and today the tele- Map listings and voting link will be made available refoodbank.org/index.htm and the Barre Food Pantry phone is used less for talking Asia. Now he meets with all the statement declared when clients on Zoom. Sometimes Sam Colt made his pistol a few days before contest starts. This year there are Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Barre- than it is for texting, directing three categories for entry forms: Traditional-Classic, Food-Pantry-100156068300314/. us to a location, taking a pic- the meetings are held in the in 1872. It was called “The middle of the night to accom- Equalizer.” With that pistol, a Go Big or Stay Home and new this year a Business Toys for Tots ture, looking something up on category. The link is https://www.hubbardstonma.us/ MOC’s Child Care and Head Start/Coordinated Google, mail ordering things, modate the different time small man could be as pow- zones, but he says it works erful as a big man. The virus special-events/pages/hubbardston-light-fight. Family and Community Engagement program kicks checking the time, using it for Hubbardston Police CHOP program off its annual Toys for Tots campaign. Families must a flashlight, and on and on. very effectively. The company is an equalizer. It looks at all saves a lot of money on air- people as the same. Everyone The Hubbardston Police Department is holding a register online at www.mocinc.org/toysfortots. People It’s amazing all the things that Community Holiday Outreach Program. The program should note that the address is case sensitive; remind small phone can do. And now line, hotel, food expenses, and is vulnerable to the virus’s the cost of office space. Also, awful attack no matter the and the donations that are provided, help insure that families to use all lowercase letters. Here are the we can even see the person each child in Hubbardston is able to open gifts on qualifications for interested families: Applicants will we are talking to. there isn’t business time lost color of a person’s skin or the because of travel. Why would size of one’s bank account. Christmas morning. This year there is a clear need need to provide a birth certificate for each child reg- The computer has made for toys as several families are struggling through istered. Applicants must meet one of the following letter writing almost a thing they want to change back? Everyone in the world is fac- Another change may affect ing the same threat. these uncertain times. The police department set up income requirements: receive Masshealth, SNAP ben- of the past; it’s quite excit- donation boxes at several area businesses as well as efits, Housing Assistance, TANAF, WIC,SSI or SSDI. ing to receive a handwritten architects who will likely be Change. Yes, there will be including an office in house changes. Maybe some will one in the police station lobby. Any officer on duty Applicants must be the parents or legal guardian of the letter. Digital cameras have can also accept toys up until Friday, Dec.18. If peo- child for whom toys are being requested. Applicants replaced the old film ones. plans. be good changes. Maybe the A cousin from virus can help us see what is ple would rather make a monetary donation, they must currently be enrolled or participating in MOC Now we can see the photo we may do so by sending a check to CHOP, Hubbardston CFCE, ParentChild+, Head Start, or Early Head Start took instantly and even for- Minneapolis brought up really important for our soci- another interesting ques- ety. Maybe we can become a Police Department, 7 Main St. Unit #9, Hubbardston, programming. Applicants must reside in Fitchburg, ward it right off to a friend. MA 01452. This fund not only helps families in need Leominster, Westminster, Ashburnham, Gardner, Yes, we’ve seen lots of tion. She talked about all the better people, a more caring tall office buildings in the people, a more peaceful peo- around the holidays but also helps families and seniors Templeton, Barre, Hardwick, Oakham, Hubbardston changes. throughout the year. or New Braintree. Toys for Tots requires that children For sure, the restaurant city that are not being used ple, able to see that we are because people are work- all equal. In the meantime, Senior center activities receiving toys must be between the age of birth to 13 business will boom again and The Hubbardston Senior Center continues to slowly years. People may email Cindy at clapinskas@mocinc. we’ll go on trips, but working ing from home. What will let us show our respect and become of them if it is deter- caring by wearing our masks open. The senior center has space limitations, only 10 org with any questions. from home is a big change people allowed in the building at a time. Monday and that may last forever. It could mined that working from and practicing the safety home is effective and less rules. Wednesday mornings Coffee With Friends is from 9 to 11 a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. is the Walking Club. Due to space limitations, please call to register for any of the activities below: Bingo: Monday 12-3 p.m. call Flo 978-928-5113 to Listening center offers gift certificates register. Meals on Wheels: Call the Senior Center 978- Happy Holidays 928-1400 extension 211. Food delivery on Tuesday BARRE – Gift certificates by the 25 unless they would free tickets are available thanks and Thursday mornings. Thursday is drive thru for Gift Certificates have been the perfect gift, like to purchase expedited ship- to a grant from Barre Savings food and eggs is 9:30 a.m. to noon. This schedule is forever and they still are. At ping. Bank Charitable Foundation. subject to change due to Covid restrictions. Available Listening center, they are valid Turning Toward the Light Massage Therapist Taylor for any class, program, service with Éowyn Ahlstrom of McFaul offers gift certificates “CERTIFIED CONTACT LENS & EYEGLASS SPECIALISTS” or practitioner and they don’t Middle Path Healing Arts for massage. McFaul offers expire. Gift certificates are will be held Sunday, Dec. 27 therapeutic massage for clients Postponements and 1015 MAIN STREET, HOLDEN available this year for purchase from 2-4 p.m. This workshop in need of general relaxation 508-829-7333 for the holidays. Like every- will provide an opportunity to and relief of any muscular ten- cancellations due to the thing else, Listening is doing bring awareness to the expe- sion. Treatments are 30, 60 or things a bit differently, so it riences of the winter solstice, 90 minutes. coronavirus pandemic does require advance purchase which, here in the northern People can book appoint- with a check sent to Listening hemisphere, marks the transi- ments or arrange for a gift cer- Due to the social distancing requirements or people can go onto the web- tion from growing darkness and tificate by calling Taylor McFaul with the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual site and use the donate button, longer nights to growing light directly at 413-834-1815 or by Christmas in New Braintree Craft Fair will not in the memo type that it is for and longer days. The session going on line at http://taylormc- be held in December 2020. Next year’s fair will Everyone’s Favorite a gift certificate. People should will include discussion about faul.clinicsense.com/. take place Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. email listeningwellnesscen- the experiences of the practices, All Massachusetts safe- Gift Store! [email protected] to arrange a time for questions, and guid- ty protocols are followed with Given the current surge in COVID cases in Christmas Gifts, Village Candles, gift certificate so that Listening ance around setting intentions regards to COVID-19. New the state, and with an abundance of caution Home Decor, Jewelry, Beekman 1802, may get it sent to the correct for the coming year. Several hours are Sundays from 10 a.m. for the health and safety of the cast and crew, Naked Bee Lotion, place and on time. All gift cer- ticket options are available. No to 2 p.m., Thursdays from 3-7 Theatre at the Mount’s live stream production of Rutland Themed Gifts, Winter Wonderettes is cancelled. Hallmark Cards, tificates should be ordered by one will be turned away for p.m. and Saturdays from 10 Russell Stover Chocolates, Dec. 18 to guarantee delivery financial reasons, scholarship/ a.m. to 2 p.m. Melissa & Doug Toys, Gifts by Local Artisans myrutlandpharmacy.com 2021 Corrections Mon.-Fri. 8:30-8; Sat. 8:30-6; Sun. 8:30-2 Come to Wilton’s for your winter QUABBIN HISTORY policy Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! CALENDAR Columbia Gear! And A The Barre Gazette will glad- NEW QUABBIN BOOK ly correct factual by J.R. Greene errors that appear in this paper. Last Minute GREAT GIFTS! Corrections or ON SALE AT: clarifications will Holiday Gifts BARRE: always appear on Family Pharmacy Page 2. To request HARDWICK: a orrection, send Ganz • Village Candles Mimi’s Coffeehouse information to HUBBARDSTON: Editor Ellenor Melissa & Doug Country Trail Store Downer at barre- 25% off all Columbia [email protected] Greeting Cards • Russell Stover NO. BROOKFIELD: or call 978-355- Brookfield Orchards With this coupon! 4000. Corrections Gift Warpping & Bags PETERSHAM: may also be And More Quabbin Woods Restaurant requested in writing RUTLAND: at Barre Gazette, Gloves * Jackets * Fleece Pharmacy P.O. Box 448, Barre Family Pharmacy Down Jackets Vests or email: [email protected] Barre, MA 01005. 547 Summer Street, Barre * 978-355-2359 NOTICE Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sale 12/10/20 until 12/23/20 ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement Sat. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Does not apply to previous purchases the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for Christmas & New Year’s Eve 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. * * more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day space occupied by the item in the advertisement. December 10, 2020 • Barre Gazette • Page 3 News of the Towns

Public Meetings Barre library enables curbside pickup feature Oakham Note: Many meetings are closed to the BARRE – Dec. 2 Woods or text with a link to make an patrons when they are picked Ellenor Downer public or will be held remotely. Memorial Library became appointment. Those who do not up. Checkout receipts will be the first library in the C/W receive these notices will con- emailed automatically, although [email protected] BARRE MARS Network to enable its tinue to be notified by phone. they may request a printed copy. Central Office/Audit/Administrative Review new Curbside Pickup feature, Follow the link to schedule Patrons must make an Subcommittee – Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. which allows patrons to make an appointment during one of appointment through the catalog, QRSD School Committee – Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. appointments from their library the available dates and times. by phone or by email in order OHA to hold lottery Collective Bargaining Subcommittee – Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. accounts. For patrons who usu- Patrons will be redirected to log to pick up material. The library Board of Health – Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. ally receive automated email into their account first. They can cannot serve people without an Water Commission – Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and text hold notifications, those also add notes, update and can- appointment. fundraiser DPW Commission – Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. were also re-enabled on that day. cel appointments on this page. For step-by-step instructions The Oakham Historical Association has launched Board of Assessors – Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. To use the new feature, place When the patrons arrive at on how to use this new feature Planning Board – Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. its 16th annual lottery fundraiser. It’s called the OHA holds online at catalog.cwmars. the library during their desig- or for detailed instructions on 20-20 lotter, one ticket costs $20, good for 20 draw- Sewer Commission – Dec.17 at 7 p.m. org or by contacting the library nated time, they can click “Alert the library’s outdoor service Felton Field Commission – Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. ings. Only 100 tickets are printed, numbered from 00 via phone or email. As soon as staff of your arrival” from their procedures, people may contact to 99. If the holders ticket number matches the mid- Council on Aging – Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. the hold becomes available at the account on their mobile device. the library by phone at 978-355- Barre Housing Authority – Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. dle two digits drawn in the Massachusetts Numbers library, the patron will receive an The button will not be active 2533, email at barrelibrary@ Game on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, a $50 check automated email or text notifica- until their appointment time. gmail.com or visit our website, will automatically be sent to the name and address HARDWICK tion, as well as a second email Items will be checked out to www.barrelibrary.org. Gilbertville Public Library – Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. specified on the ticket stub. Nearly every year at least Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer Commissioners – Dec. one person wins twice, a few ticket holders have won 14 at 6 p.m. St. Francis to hold Christmas dinner for seniors three times and one year someone won four times. Board of Selectmen – Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The drawings begin Jan. 5, 2021 and end on March Gilbertville Water District – Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. BARRE – St. Francis of churches. is Saturday, Dec.12. 11. The tickets are great stocking stuffers. And watch- Conservation Commission –Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Assisi Parish will be providing However, people who are St. Francis of Assisi Parish ing to see if a ticket is a winner offers an entertaining Recycling Commission – Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. a Christmas dinner for seniors home bound and would like to with the aid of Hearts on Fire diversion during the pandemic. Proceeds benefit the Board of Health – Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. All meals have a dinner delivered and or group will be providing a association’s museum and the Young Family Annex Paige Library Trustees – Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. will be delivered. The menu is if they know of a senior that Christmas dinner for seniors and located at 1221 Old Turnpike Road. Even though the turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed would appreciate a dinner, could use some helpers. This church holiday fair was canceled this year, the OHA HUBBARDSTON potato, squash, and apple they should sign up by calling parish outreach project is being will continue to sell tickets by mail or by appointment. Board of Selectmen – Dec. 14, Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 crisp. Deliveries will start at 11 Maryann Watson at 978-257- funded by the Parish Emergency To request tickets, people may contact Kathy Young at at 6:30 p.m. a.m. There are sign-up sheets 8183. People can leave a mes- Fund. [email protected] or 508-882-3137. Town Center Committee – Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. around town at Grandview sage on her answering machine. People willing to help with Trail building work day Open Space Committee – Dec. 29 and Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Terrace, Bradford Building and She will need name, address, the food prep, packing or deliv- Due to the snow storm Dec. 5, East Quabbin Land Historic Commission – Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. the Barre Mobile Home Park phone number and the number of ery should contact Paula Wood Trust will hold a second work day to continue the trail Conservation Commission – Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. and at the back of each of their meals. The deadline for sign-up at 978-434-1246. in Oakham Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Planning Board – Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Ware Corner Road at 9 a.m. a.m. They should bring loppers and rakes. They should PETERSHAM Luminaries will light the night on Christmas Eve RSVP to Pat at [email protected]. Cemetery Commission – Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. BROOKFIELD – Since 2002, Dismas Farm tree sale Conservation Commission – Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. and the town of Brookfield has lit Dismas Farm, 687 Lincoln Road, will hold its sec- Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. up the night on Christmas Eve ond annual tree sale Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. Council on Aging – Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. with the beautiful tradition of to 4 p.m. There will be homemade Christmas crafts, Nichewaug Inn and Academy Committee 2020 – luminaries lighting up the cookies, cocoa and socially distanced hayrides. Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Town Common and Route 9, ‘Light up Oakham’ Selectboard – Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and this year is no exception. The Oakham Parks and Recreation will host the first Board of Health – Dec. 17 and Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. The Brookfield Luminaries ever “Light up Oakham” Holiday Decorating Contest Petersham Historic District – Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Committee is gearing up to People may vote for their favorite now through Dec. Planning Board – Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. organize the placing of over 12. Map and on-line voting form will be available on Open Space and Recreation Committee – Jan. 5 1,800 luminaries around the the Oakham Parks and Recreation Facebook Page. at 6:30 p.m. Brookfield Village, and down People, who do not Internet capabilities may email Route 9. Parks and Recreation for a map. First place prize is a RUTLAND The sound of holiday bells Courtesy photo giant inflatable Gemmy Animated Projection Airblown Library Board of Trustees – Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. will be rung loud and clear at 5 Brookfield will once again light up the night Christmas Eve Santa and Dogs Decorating Tree Scene standing Planning Board Public Hearing – Dec. 22 at 6:50 p.m. p.m. from the Congregational with luminaries. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer to 9.5 feet tall and second place prize is an inflatable Church for all to enjoy. Please set them up, and luminaries can also be purchased for the snowman family standing 6 feet tall. Winners will be social distance to six feet from home. announced Saturday, Dec.19. people not included in your Church services mail to: Luminaries, Friends please arrive at 2 p.m. when vol- Sunday, Dec. 13 the Oakham Congregational family group and wear a mask. of the Library, P.O. Box 528, unteers set up luminaries on the We encourage families to drive Church will hold its 10 a.m. worship service in the Brookfield, MA 01506 or drop common. At 3:30 p.m., lighting church sanctuary. Sunday School is held downstairs in Barre Dining Center around and enjoy this event off at the library. of candles begins and at 5 p.m. from your vehicles. Fellowship Hall People should wear a mask and prac- Anyone is welcome to volun- seasonal chimes begin. Clean- tice social distancing in the sanctuary. New this year will be a teer at any stage of this simple up is Christmas morning at 9 BARRE — Elder Services of Worcester Area Memorial Display. There yet beautiful tradition. Anyone a.m. If the weather is uncooper- Nutrition Program welcomes guests to dine at will be a display board on wishing to be a part of this won- ative, this event will take place the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rpad. the Common listing names of derful Brookfield ritual, should on New Year’s Eve. Woods Memorial Library The following meals will be served for the week loved ones in whose memory of Dec. 14. donations for luminaries have service hours expanded Meal sites are closed and there are only been made. Please submit to Light the Way Meals on Wheels deliveries. [email protected] or BARRE – Thanks to CAREs Act funding, Woods Volunteers are needed at the Barre din- mail to Luminaries, Friends By Doris Matthews Memorial Library has expanded their material pickup ing site. Volunteers are needed for Meals on of the Library P.O. Box 528, On Christmas Eve you’ll see them appointment and return service hours until the end of Wheels (mileage reimbursement) and in the Brookfield, MA 01506. along the roads of Brookfield town 2020. kitchen. People should contact 978-355-5027. The tradition can be brought small white bags aglow with candle light. The service hours are Tuesdays from 2:30-7:30 MON. – Beef stew, rice, corn niblets, pineap- home, which will help fund this The tradition began first from one hand p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to ple, Italian bread enormous undertaking, by pur- then two hands to a few and now many more 7:30 p.m.; Fridays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays TUES. – Lasagna with meatballs, green chasing luminaries for display join in the folding and filling and lighting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hours may change beans, chocolate pudding, diet = sugar free at home. Luminaries are avail- each one creating the soft glow depending upon staff availability. chocolate pudding, whole wheat bread able for sale at the library, with that beckons us all to the WED. – Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, black curbside pickup by calling 508- true meaning of this blessed eve- beans and corn, sour cream, pita bread, pineap- 867-6339, and Tip Top Country light the way for Mary and Joseph Open By Appointment ple Store, with curbside pickup by as they search for a place THURS. – Hot dog, baked beans, mixed veg- calling 508-867-0460 or tip- to stay for the night. Or By Chance etables, fresh fruit, hot dog bun, mustard toponline.us, six candles and A ribbon of welcoming candlelightIf The Answer Is YES To Any FRI. – Roast turkey with gravy, mashed bags for $5 donation. 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SOCIAL SECURITY Letter urges comments MATTERS against police reform bill I spent seven years working in Massachusetts state Should I Claim Social prisons. Before I left I had a close look at the criminal justice system: judiciary, police, and corrections. The legislative bill just passed (S.2963) isn’t merely Security at 62? wrongheaded; it’s corrosive and dangerous in ways By Russell Gloor normal people are unable to comprehend. Social jus- Guest columnist tice advocates have prevailed upon well intended reformers to give oversight of police to civilians with Dear Rusty: I’m looking for information about the power to strip law enforcement of qualified immu- retiring and starting my Social Security very soon at nity. I could explain why this won’t work as intended, age 62. I’m not sure if I want to do it because I’m not but that would require lengthy conversation which the sure if I can. Can you help me figure this out? Signed: public was not allowed to have. Editorial policy limits Hesitant comments to a handful of words, and I will use those Dear Hesitant: I know it can be daunting trying words to warn the electorate that this wasn’t about to figure out whether and when to claim your Social racism, or fairness. It’s about the safety and security Security benefits. I’ll give you some of the basics: of those who keep us all safe and secure. Call your First, you should know that if you claim your bene- legislators; demand they urge our Governor not to sign fits at age 62, your benefit amount will be considerably this madness. reduced from what it would be if you waited longer to claim. At 62, your benefit will be about 28% less than Jack McClintock it would be at your full retirement age (FRA) which, North Brookfield for you is 66 years and 8 months. Your benefit will Former prison psychologist continue to grow by a fraction of a percentage point each month you wait, until it reaches 100% at your FRA. You can choose to delay even longer than your FRA, and your benefit will continue to grow up to age Guest column 70 when you reach your maximum benefit amount. In Past Pages For you, that maximum at age 70 would be about 28% more than you would get at your FRA and about 75% more than you would get at age 62. There is a consid- Adventures of 5 years ago (Dec. 10, 2015) erable financial advantage to waiting to claim. If you continue working, and you claim at age 62 It’s an exciting era in the his- LOOK BACK Gertrude the Cat (or at any age before your FRA), you’ll be subject to tory of the Quabbin girls basket- Social Security’s “earnings test,” which limits how BarreWoman's Club Tea - 1970 ball program as Melissa Proffitt, a By Ruth Robinson much you can earn before they take back some of your 2007 graduate, has been recently benefits. Starting at age 62 and continuing until the appointed as the new girls’ jayvee Dear Folks, year you attain FRA, there will be an annual limit to coach. Proffitt will join new girls’ your earnings (the 2021 limit is $18,960) and, if you varsity coach Ryan Burnett as they I am a little confused this exceed that, Social Security will take back benefits get ready to open the winter sea- morning. Missy has told me in equal to $1 for every $2 you are over the limit. That son with high hopes and the return uncertain terms that I cannot could mean you will go some number of months with- of outstanding player, Rachel tell any stories this week, as out receiving benefits until Social Security recovers Myra. To say that she merely likes she is too busy decorating for what you owe because you exceeded the earnings basketball is definitely an under- Christmas, writing Christmas limit. Of course, if you fully retire from work now that statement as Proffitt is more than cards and baking food to is not a concern, but it may influence a future decision excited to begin this new journey freeze. to return to work. Social Security’s earnings limit no back in extremely familiar terri- I am to be on my best longer applies after you reach your full retirement age. tory. Growing up in Hubbardston, behavior and not disturb her Your marital status also comes into play. If you are attending Quabbin and playing and besides Santa Claus will be watching me. I don’t married, and your benefit as a spouse will be more center and sometimes forward for know who he is as I have never met the gentleman. than your personal benefit will be, then there are some the Lady Panthers on their varsity What am I supposed to do all week? I can only special considerations which might affect your claim- team beginning her freshman year, sleep so much of the time and that will be boring ing decision. Generally, if your spousal benefit will be this Lady Panther Alum knows her and watching the birdies only takes a few minutes. more than your own benefit (from your lifetime work stuff about the game of basketball. Running across the organ foot pedals will make them record), and your husband isn’t yet collecting benefits, clatter and the noise will upset her. Darn, she has it’s often wise to claim your own earlier and take the Turley Publications File Photo Emily Raskett of Hardwick, a made her bed so there are no blankets to crawl under larger spouse benefit later. Of course, if you’re not Gladys Mara of Barre, president of the Barre Woman’s junior majoring in civil engineering and the newspapers went to the dump last Saturday. married you need only be concerned about your per- Club (seated), is shown with Anita Rich of Barre Plains. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, At least, she did give me a bacon treat for break- sonal benefit from your own lifetime earnings record recently completed an intensive, fast and has put out my daily food. I hope my supper and waiting for a larger life-long benefit, if possible, is hands-on research project in will be on time. She didn’t take a shower this morning often the most prudent choice. has been involved with 120 shows Switzerland. The project was titled ence filling the beautifully deco- with all she planned to do today. She got breakfast Those are the basic things you should consider in the last 10 years. Tomasi has “Facilitating Corporate Project rated church responded enthusi- and an early start on her work. So, there is no water in when trying to decide when to claim your benefits. also directed shows for area ele- Sponsorship.” astically to each of the numbers the shower drain to wet my feet. But your need for the money now, plus your health and mentary schools and not charged as they were skillfully rung by I will jump on the spare bed even though I am not life expectancy are also key to your decision. If you for her time. “We want to keep the Senator Anne M. Gobi nine agile-handed ringers under supposed to. need the money earlier to make ends meet, and you passion for the arts alive in young (D-Spencer) and Representative the direction of Leon Thresher Oh, what is that box over there by the window? won’t be severely affected by the earnings limit, then children especially, because they Donald R. Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who founded the group 21 years Missy must have put her extra projects in it to clear claiming early can be your most prudent choice. Or, don’t get that in schools anymore. are happy to announce that Grass ago. Thresher noted that Gwen the top of the bed for Christmas. I will jump over to if you are not enjoying good health and have reason to Working with students has always Roots Farm in New Braintree ha Huntress, “who was here that first the box. It is nice and cozy in there. Whoops, I wig- believe that you won’t live at least until today’s aver- been a favorite of ours.” been awarded $25,000 through day back in 1974 is still with us” gled too much and it has tipped over onto the floor, age age for a woman (about 87), then that also sug- Agricultural Energy Grant Program and introduced each member. The but fortunately it didn’t make any noise. Even so, I gests claiming early. But, if you are working and don’t It was hard to tell who had the administered by the Massachusetts newest ringer is Janice Howland of better get out of this room and have a nap somewhere. really need the money, and you are in good health and best time at the Breakfast with Department of Agriculture. These New Braintree. Be good folks and wear those darn masks. expect to live to a ripe old age, then waiting longer to Santa Claus event sponsored by grants funds will be used to install Love, claim a higher benefit is usually a better strategy. the Petersham Lions Club at the a 24.96 kW Photovoltaic System The Nifty Garden Stuff 4-H Gertrude The reality is that everyone’s personal situation is Unitarian Church – the children or on the farm’s property. Grass Roots Club elected officers. They are: different and there is no single answer to the question the volunteers, Kay Berry beauti- Farm has been owned and operated Robb Ward, president; Amy of when to claim Social Security. I hope the above fully decorated the hall for the holi- by Kristin and Tom “TJ” Bohan Hopkinson, vice president; gives you at least a starting point for your decision. days. Santa, driven by Fire Captain Turley BARRE GAZETTE since 2004. Rebecca Doane, treasurer; Caitlyn This article is intended for information purposes Larry Robinson, arrived right on Lichwell, secretary; Jason Ward, Publications The Barre Gazette (USPS only and does not represent legal or financial guid- schedule, and his elf, Ashley Reed, 044560) is published 10 years ago (Dec. 16, 2010) recreation leader; and Hannah ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the helped the children to line up for Godin, news reporter. Letters to every Thursday by Turley AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by their turn to sit on Santa’s lap, have Publications, Inc., 24 Water Student Advisory Council mem- St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. the National Social Security Association. NSSA and their picture taken by event chair- 38 years ago (Dec. 16, 1982) the Editor bers Tove Freeman and Adam Telephone (413) 283-8393, the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated man and Petersham Police Officer, Oulette provided their report to Policy Fax (413) 289-1977. with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration Robert Hall. A delicious pancake the school committee on Dec. 9. Twenty-four students of the 4th POSTMASTER: Send or any other governmental entity. To submit a ques- breakfast was prepared by Lions Freeman told the committee that grade in the Myron Richardson Letters to the address changes to Turley tion, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/ Jeanine Legare, Mike and Karen during the month of November, the School, Gilbertville, led by Music editor should be Publications, Inc., 24 Water social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@ LaChance, Sean and Becky Legare, St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. student government sponsored a Teacher Julie Mankowsky, and 350 words or less in amacfoundation.org and served by the Rev. John Pastor, food drive, which collected a total classroom teachers Mrs. Gael length. No unsigned PATRICK H. TURLEY Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor for Chip Bull, Dr. Alan Bachrach and of 1,632.25 pounds of food. The Wrobel and Mrs. Linda O’Donnell or anonymous opin- CEO AMAC. Michelle Reed. presented a program of Christmas food was donated to the Hardwick ions will be pub- KEITH TURLEY songs and poems to the elders at lished. We require let- President and Barre Food banks. She said 25 years ago (Dec. 14, 1995) cash donations were also collected the congregate meal site in the ter writers to include VFW Hall, Gilbertville. his or her town of EDITOR How to submit photos and and donated to the Worcester Food Madeline Willey and Gene Ellenor Downer Bank. residence and home [email protected] news to the Barre Gazette Kennedy had the pleasure of tak- Members and friends of the telephone number. ing pictures of little ones who will Alliance of the Unitarian Church We must authenti- STAFF WRITER Readers, institutions, municipalities, non-profit groups For those who have seen a Colleen Montague and civic organizations are strongly encouraged to send be observing their First Christmas met recently and constructed and cate authorship prior Gilbert Players’ production, they for the Dec. 21 issue of the paper. [email protected] the Barre Gazette their hometown news and photos. must wonder just how the elaborate filled 22 attractive Christmas snack to publication. We News items and press releases should be sent in an Gene and Madeline used to trav- containers for the elderly and shut- reserve the right to ADVERTISING SALES stages are set, where the beautiful el to the homes but that proved Tim Mara e-mail to [email protected] as either a Microsoft costumes come from, and where in of the community. Under the edit or withhold any Word document attachment or pasted directly into the time-consuming and rather dan- [email protected] they find such talented actors and leadership of Mrs. Margo Danke, submissions deemed e-mail message screen. Be sure to include who, what, gerous this time of year, and three the following were Christmas to be libelous or con- SPORTS EDITOR when, where and why in the submission, preferably writ- actresses. Linda Tomasi was the years ago the parents brought the Greg Scibelli guest artist at the “Art Tea” held at elves for the morning: Mildred tain unsubstantiated ten in the third person unless it is a letter to the editor or little ones to the Barre Gazette. Hall, Hazel Cobb, Suzanne [email protected] guest column. the Cultural Center at Eagle Hill allegations, personal Young, Jane Hein, Rosalie Fiske, attacks, defamation of SOCIAL MEDIA Please send photo captions identifying all subjects in School. She explained the process A standing ovation was ten- the image(s) from left to right and include first and last of putting on a successful show. Rosamond Coolidge, Shirley character and offen- name, hometown, title if applicable, and a brief descrip- dered the Hardwick Memorial Bell Buell, Vibeke Holm, Martha sive language. All Tomasi, along with her husband Choir at the completion of their @ Barre Gazette tion of what subjects are doing in the photo. 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Serenity Hill Sampler In My Backyard by Ellenor Downer by Jane McCauley A Barre resident called to say roots and mosses lined with finer lots of birds at my feeders during I am writing this during the This year a camel was added. ery to where we will be going on he had pine siskins and evening materials. The evening grosbeak the snowstorm. American gold- storm Saturday as I wanted to get As promised I will be featuring Christmas. grosbeaks at his feeder. Several breeding range is expanding. It is finch and black-capped chicka- it done in case we loose power. It some of my favorite cookie rec- On another day, I went down to people also reported seeing pine also an irruptive species, occurring dees perched on the thistle (niger) rained heavily until 7:30 a.m. and ipes in each of the columns until my families graveside and trimmed siskins. It appears to be an irrup- in large numbers in some years. seed feeder with up to five or then the big snow flakes came Christmas. I hope you will try some the boxwood shrubs. I made a tree tive year; species including finch- During this time, it is common at six at a time. Tufted titmice also down. I didn’t stop for the rest of of them. from the boxwood branche. I put it in es, evening grosbeaks, pine siskins bird feeders. grabbed thistle seeds. The male the day. Some large branches fell GINGER SNAP COOKIES the garage until closer to Christmas and red-breasted nuthatches are Flying turkey cardinal came to the tray feed- in the backyard, but so far we have 1 cup shortening or 2 sticks and will then decorate it with fresh moving south in high numbers. I received an email from a er, which had black oil sunflower power. I heard from a friend that of butter fruit and berries. Boxwood is good Evening grosbeaks are eight Quaboag Current reader. She said, seeds. While the male ate from Barre was out of power. I remem- 1 1/2 cups sugar as it last a long time. Sometimes I inches long. The male has a yel- “Last month, my neighbor had a the tree, his mate gleaned seeds bered the icestorm of several years 1/2 cup molasses make a kissing ball, but I guess I am low body, darker head with a turkey fly right through her closed on the ground under the feeder. back and hopefully we are not 2 eggs, beaten too old for that now. bright yellow eyebrow and black condo window. She was not home, I had lots of bluejays as well. At going to see that again. 4 cups flour Another day I printed off some and white wings. The female is fortunately, but another neighbor one point, both the male cardi- We have the snowblower tractor 4 teaspoons baking soda tags with pictures of my family to brownish gray overall with yellow had witnessed four large birds nal and a blue jay ate from the ready and the generator just in case. 2 teaspoons cinnamon use as labels. I used card stock and on the nape and black and white chasing the turkey, who was fly- feeder at the same time. Their I always keep about ten gallons of 1 teaspoon cloves cut them out and punched a hole wings. The bill is yellow in winter ing high. She entered the condo blue and red feathers stood out water in water jugs in the cellar and 2 teaspoons ginger and added string or ribbon. and pale green in the summer. It is fearing for the safety of some cats against the white snow. I also had a supply of sand in the garage and In large bowl, combine short- I haven’t made any Christmas the same for both sexes. there and eventually after trying to white-breasted nuthatches, jun- cellar. I don’t like to use rock salt ening, sugar and molasses until candy or cookies yet, but I have Its song is a halting warble and talk turkey shooed the turkey out cos, woodpeckers and a lone spar- as it kills the plants. smooth. Add beaten eggs and stir been collecting what I plan to make the call is a ringing “peeer” and with a throw pillow through anoth- row, which didn’t stay in place I heard that the lights around well. Add flour, soda and spices; and putting the recipes in a special when given by a flock sounds like er window she opened. However, long enough to identify. town are very pretty. I haven’t stir well to combine. Roll cookie folder. I usually like to make pea- sleigh bells. Evening grosbeaks much havoc was wrought. Glass, Otters on the ice been out to see them yet. I did go dough into tablespoon-size balls. nut or pecan brittle. feed mainly on seeds of trees such feathers, a bit of blood, were in Dec. 7, I saw three otters on a to the Hubbardston Senior Center Dip in a little sugar and flatten with I was sorry to read of the pass- as box elder, sugar maples, pines every room, but the bathroom. A section of Long Pond in Rutland, to bring some cans and bottles. the bottom of a glass. Place on ing of Alexander Pepper. He was and tulip poplars. They also eat search was made in the woods which had iced over. Each year they purchase a new ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in very helpful to me when I need- fruit, buds, nuts, insects, tree sap behind us, but the injured tur- People may report a bird sight- animal or figure for the Nativity 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 mined my computer fixed. He passed and road salt. At feeders, they pre- key was not found.” She said the ing or bird related experience by that is located at the intersection utes. Makes 8 dozen. away Dec. 1 at the age of 78. fer sunflower seeds. general response was “Well, it is calling me at 413-967-3505, leav- of Wiilliamsville Road and Rt. 68 This and That He was a United States Vietnam The female lays two to five 2020.” ing a message at extension 100 or in Hubbardston. The selectmen My daughter sent me a big War Navy Veteran and a gentle- blue or bluish green with dark Birds during snow storm emailing [email protected] would not let them have the nativ- package of Christmas fabric, man. He lived on Gardner Road in marks in a nest of lichens, twigs, Last Saturday, Dec. 5 I had or [email protected]. ity on the Town Common like it which I made gift bags for my Hubbardston, was for so many years. The money Christmas presents. One piece was May you all enjoy good health from the cans and bottles goes to large enough that I made a Santa and wear your masks in public. The purchase a piece to the nativity. bag to put the gifts in for deliv- vaccine is coming. Coriander, fit for cookie-making My family and I have been she didn’t get that from The Herb Society enjoying Christmas by Candlelight me…. in the noted that during Second Chance hopes to make up for donations drop at Old Sturbridge Village for as Cilantro is often GARDEN World War II corian- long as the program has been run- used in salsa and other der seeds were coated EAST BROOKFIELD – Giving nize that pets really need help now, closed on Sunday, Nov. 29 and a ning. Wanting to visit the Village Mexican, Asian and in white or pink sugar Tuesday, the global day of giving with so many pet owners financial- sweatshirt fundraiser aptly named after a long work day is through is Italian dishes including and thrown from car- celebrated on the Tuesday after ly affected by the current health Hoodies That Help where shop- a real testament to how wonderful curries, sauces, salads nival wagons, earning Thanksgiving, is taking on renewed crisis. We need to be here for those pers can order hoodies for home this evening event is. It was there and soups. If you prefer the name “confections” importance for Second Chance pets. Our veterinary hospitals have delivery. In December, Second that we first sampled a coriander to grow the plant more or “confetti” When the Animal Services this year. Like the never been more important so we Chance will be launching an online cookie made by a recipe from the for its greens and less seeds were replaced many pet owners it serves, Second can keep pets in their homes with book-signing fundraiser with early 19th century. We thought it for its seeds, manage by balls of colored Chance Animal Services has been the people who love them.” founder Sheryl Blancato, author of was so yummy, in fact, that it it as you would spin- Roberta McQuaid paper the name confet- seriously challenged by COVID. Doray encourages supporters “Walking Off Leash.” which tells became a welcome addition to our ach. Sow seeds in the Columnist ti stuck. Take this one The nonprofit reports donations to consider a donation for Giving the story of Second Chance and Christmas cookie repertoire. With a ground in the cool of to your next game of are down by 40% this year, but Tuesday and check to see if their Mystery Pet Stocking fundraiser. double batch under my belt just this the season and in suc- Cruise Ship Trivia! the great need for services has employer offers a match. “One area “We are doing everything we can… afternoon, there is no time like the cession every two weeks. It dislikes It is easy to harvest the seeds. increased dramatically. company offers a 4-time match we never want to say no to a ‘sec- present to learn about this really neat, being transplanted but doesn’t mind Simply let the heads dry to brown According to development which means an employee’s $50 ond chance’ for any pet that needs multi-purpose plant. pot culture. Harvest greens rath- right on the plant. Clip them and director Lindsay Doray, Second donation turns into $250 to help a help.” Most gardeners already know that er aggressively- about one-third of place inside a paper bag; as they dry Chance is on track to help over pet facing a serious health crisis.” Second Chance is a nonprofit coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is the plant at a time. Just like spin- further they will open and the seeds 40,000 pets again this year, despite Doray adds people interest- 501c3 tax exempt organization that one of the few herbs that goes by two ach, there are slow-to-bolt varieties will pop out. Even if you are only the fact that some programs like ed in making a Giving Tuesday began in 1999 in East Brookfield different names depending on the part to choose from such as aptly named interested in harvesting the seeds, spay and neuter services and vac- donation can choose one of three and relies solely on donations from of the plant used. Its foliage, known ‘Slow Bolt’ and ‘Longstanding.’ multiple plantings (or a big garden cine clinics were on hold in the ways. There’s a special Giving grants to operate. The organization as cilantro, is used fresh in a number Cilantro’s flowers are edible and they patch) are necessary to get a decent- spring to conserve critical supplies. Tuesday donation link at www. operates an adoption center in East of culinary delights. When the plant attract lots of beneficial insects such sized harvest. Let a few drop their “Since March, our veterinary hos- secondchanceanimals.org, a Giving Brookfield, Community Veterinary goes to seed, known as coriander, as lady beetles, parasitic wasps and seeds and you will be blessed with a pitals have been seeing twice the Tuesday fundraiser on Facebook, Hospitals in North Brookfield, it can be used in that stage as well, syrphid flies. few self sown plants next spring. number of emergencies and the vol- or they can mail a check with Springfield, and Worcester. Second eaten whole, crushed or powdered. Coriander seeds, on the other ume has not slowed down. Other Giving Tuesday on the memo line Chance helps over 40,000 pets a I liken cilantro to be the “mari- hand, have a pleasant (at least to Roberta McQuaid graduat- veterinary programs affiliated with to Second Chance, P.O. Box 136, year through adoption, spay/neuter, gold” of the herb world. Either you me) fragrance once dried. The scent ed from the Stockbridge School schools had no choice but to sus- East Brookfield, MA 01515. veterinary care, community out- love it or you hate it. I, for one, is easier to pinpoint too; nutty and of Agriculture at the University pend services, but Second Chance For holiday shoppers, Second reach, educational outreach pro- immensely dislike it and if given the spicy (ever so slightly) come to of Massachusetts. For the last remained open to provide essential Chance has several fundraisers grams, training, and a pet food chance to pick it out of my salsa I mind. Coriander seed is also well 28 years, she has held the posi- services for pets, we could not let going on right now. After the suc- pantry. For more information, will certainly do so. Even in a restau- known in various ethnic cuisines tion of staff horticulturalist at Old them down.” cess of the online DinnerLESS people may visit Second Chance’s rant. I found it interesting to learn and is a favorite in spice blends, Sturbridge Village. She enjoys “Support for Second Chance has Auction, they put together a website at www.secondchanceani- that some people possess a genetical- curry being the most popular. It is growing food as well as flowers. been strong. I think people recog- Black Friday mini auction which mals.org. ly predisposed aversion to it, accord- also used in the making of a number Have a question for her? Email ing to studies by Charles J. Wysocki, of distilled spirits, herbal liqueurs it to [email protected] with of the Monell Chemical Senses and Christmas cookies as I have “Gardening Question” in the sub- Voters took no action on the Planning Board to address Center, in Philadelphia. To me it has come to find out and favor! ject line. BARRE, Article 14 for a senior center roof Natural Resource Protection a bitter taste that I have continued from page 1 replacement. In the final article, Zoning (NRPZ), flexible front- a hard time describing voters unanimously approved the age, accessory apartments, and beyond that. Dirty? Soil- of town owned Felton Field on Old like? Most people that do Coldbrook Road, Map EA Parcel 12 transfer of $2,125 from FY19 other land use planning initia- free cash to fund the 25% match tives. dislike it have a similar and to finance administrative costs lack of descriptive ability; up to $500 from FY19 free cash. It for the Masschusetts Land Use The Nov. 21 Special Town Planning Grant. It will allow Meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m. they just can’t put their required a two-third majority finger on it, but they don’t like the taste…or the smell of it. SELECTMEN, Other business meeting in the selectmen’s meet- It’s funny that when continued from page 1 Selectman chair Gregory ing room so their meetings could my oldest daughter O’Sullivan expressed his frus- be broadcast and taped for viewing received her Ancestry for her application license to pro- tration and wondered why other later by the public. DNA results, she was ceed. boards and committees were not shown not to possess the genetic aversion. Well,

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Heselectmen said that now Staff Writer they were the first areas cut, not the first funded. economy,He mentioned educationeconomy, and education commu- and commu- OAKHAM- Despite a Mike ValanzolaMike Valanzolathat the legislature is more inter- Tuesday snowstorm, Oakham nity. Of all thenity. candidates Of all the for candidates the for the ested in funding new programs, selectmen still held their meeting. but that new programssenate take moneyseat, hesenate is the seat, only he one is the that only one that Republicanvisiting candidate visitingdistrict for state townsdistrict towns away from existing programs. Senate, Mike Valanzola, intro- was a selectmen.was a Heselectmen. stated that He stated that He also said that the duced himself to the two select- local aid andlocal Chapter aid and 70 Chaptermoney 70 money Department of Elementary and 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 Matthew Broderick. James Erhard 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 DESE adopted common core state Republican for the senate seat. standards initiativethe without first a vote funded.the first He funded.mentioned He mentioned Valanzola saidOAKHAM- he hoped to visitOAKHAM- the Despite aDespite a of the legislature thator input the fromlegislature is more inter- selectmen in all 28 towns in the that the legislature is more inter- Tuesday snowstorm,Tuesday schoolsnowstorm, Oakham districts. Oakham Selectman Senate district. He stated that he ested in fundingested newin funding programs, new programs, Starbard said that he did not agree served selectmentwo terms on still selectmenthe heldWales their still meeting. held their meeting. with the income basedbut thatnet school new butprograms that new take programs money take money 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 running as a 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 of the legislatureof the orlegislature input from or input from 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 he 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 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 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 Regional 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 committee of 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 five towns. BARRE - The Quabbin late summer on enrollment. the MSBA in a Jan. 29 letter to Dr. jects slated to receivehas funding no way from hasto collectno way any to collectof the any of the 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 would program.See be SELECTMEN,See SELECTMEN, page 7 page 7 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 program is a major 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. 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 with the tools to 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 resources and pro- www.gazetteforum. and other cost-saving initiatives that vide services to their residents,” said hearing on the Quabbin Regional School Building Authority wordpress.com “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to 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. “This usedprogram used to to 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 opportunity for neigh- 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 communities to build part- 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,State Feb. 25, 2014.State approvesMSBA approves is expected to coverPathfinderlocal votesPathfinder or approvals showing roofSee ROOF roofproject PROJECT, pageproject 8 and Walespromote will be among promotethose com- See regional CIC GRANT, pageregional 8 publicpublic budget budgetConstruction about 62 percentabout of 62 the percent project of cost the projectacceptance cost ofacceptance the cost, ofsite, the type, cost, site, type, Karen AndersonConstruction 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 theChocolates pro- for thepartnerships andpro- so manypartnerships to pick hearinghearing expectedexpected to begin to beginthe remainingthe $1,269,839 remaining borne$1,269,839 by posed borne byproject,”posed wroteproject,” John wrote John candidacy for state representativePathfinder’s Pathfinder’smember towns, member based towns,McCarthy, based executiveMcCarthy, director executive of directorTechnology, of Technology, health healthmunities that munitiesbenefit from that thebenefit 37 pro- from the 37 pro- 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. jects slated tojects receive slated funding to receive from funding from 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 advanced 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- regional dis- Challenge (CIC)Challenge grant program. (CIC) grant program. Thursday, Feb.Thursday, 27 at 6:30 Feb. p.m. 27 atdeclared, the6:30 p.m.“For too at longthe the needsStaff of WriterWhen StaffI am the Writer RepresentativeBlog about for it in haveWare,Blog been about only itBelchertown, in interestedWare, in Belchertown, play-trict. “Upon trict.receipt “Upon of the receipt certified of the certified By Emily ThurlowBy Emily Thurlow “The CIC program“The CIC is aprogram major is a major our district the people of this districtour readerI will foruming ourpolitical reader forum games for their own 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 component of the Patrick 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- senting us on food, medicine and housing.”www.gazetteforum. ernmentwww.gazetteforum. can be made to work better and other cost-savingand other initiatives cost-saving that initiativesvide services that videto their services residents,” to their said residents,” said hearing on thehearing Quabbin on the Regional Quabbin RegionalSchool BuildingSchool BuildingAuthority Authoritywordpress.com wordpress.com“Pursuant to“Pursuant the terms to theand conditionsterms and pursuantconditions to pursuant to (MSBA),Beacon a new Hill. roof will“There be areplaced many non-govern- and I will work to see that it does.” will change willthe waychange local the govern- way localSecretary govern- ofSecretary Administration of 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 the AFY2015 copy of budget the FY2015 will budgetat Pathfinderwillwill be moreat Regional Pathfinderple of Vocationalour Regional communities Vocationaldistrict and help haslive 90district indays Orange. hasto acquire She90 daysis the and tofourth acquireWithin and daysWithin of the daysreceipt of ofthe receiptdelivery of and deliverystretch every and stretch taxpayer everyprovides taxpayer an opportunityprovides an foropportunity neigh- for neigh- Karen Anderson responsive to people in ways that are both more generation of her family to live in be available forbe availablereview at forthe reviewCentral at the CentralTechnicalthe district's HighTechnical Schooleffective High in and Palmer School more efficient incertify Palmer than localOrange certifyapproval and local has for deep approvalan affectionappro- for for thean appro- letter, a thepreliminary letter, a preliminarymeeting meetingdollar as far asdollar possible, as far the as townspossible, of theboring towns communitiesof boring communities to build part- to build part- Office, 872 SouthOffice, St. 872 after South 12 needs.p.m.St. after I will 12tirelesslyby p.m. the endwork oftoby pro-the the year. similarend of government the year. programs.priation As a andthepriation areaall andother its and people. necessary all other necessary Palmer, Monson,Palmer, Brimfield, Monson, Holland Brimfield, Holland (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 to work cover to The Anderson family 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 have our state governmentlocal encour- votesin orlocala numberapprovals votes of local or showing approvalsorganizations showing welcomes job creation in our dis- age these NGO's and I will work to trict. Too many of us are being eliminate any unnecessary regula- See ANDERSON, page 9

KarenKaren Anderson Anderson of Orange ofChamber Orange announces eyes volunteerannounces standoutsher her ChocolatesChocolates and so andTurleymany Publications so to Photomany bypick Genevieve to Fraser pick Green Energy Tips Kay Berry writes out a minimum bid for items in the chocolate auction held on Sunday, Feb. 9 Barre Energy Committee Awards to be presented of the Year, of anyone from the at the First Congregational Parish, Unitarian in Petersham. Proceeds from the chocolate auc- Chamber 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, East lematic ice dams? If you have Brookfield, Hardwick, Holland, ORANGE - ORANGEKaren Anderson, - Karenicicles a Anderson, squeezedhanging ora between icesqueezed dam increasing betweenBy prices increasingDouglas Farmertions prices that unreasonablytionsMonson, that New unreasonably Braintree, hinder North hinder 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, wasting money to melt the Petersham annual town Barre to hold PALMER — For every active Wales, Ware, Warren and West dacy for thedacy 2nd forFranklin the 2nd District Franklinsnow onand your District roofshelter, by heatand on loss. theshelter, one onhand the and one hand“We and have a“We serious have problem: a serious problem: group or organization in town, Brookfield. The payback for insulation is election is set for March 3 rabies clinic State RepresentativeState Representative seat. She seat.more Sheand moremore taxes and onmorethere the are taxes other. a number on thetooof key other.often volun- thetoo people oftenLast inyear’sthe office people winner now in wasoffice now fairly short, considering the 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 high cost of energy. It has been 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 our districtbelowour freezing thedistrict people for quite theaof while thispeople district of this I will districting I political will ing games political for theirgames own for their own and the First Church of Monson to troops overseas. At the time, she will be held on March 3. The papers to challenge for the seat. clinic on Saturday, March 29 from resulting in very little melting have beenhavework been to reducework our to reducetaxescivic organizations to our the taxes likebenefit theto Palmerthe insteadbenefitsaid of that 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 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. ignored by thetheignored snowminimum on by the the roof level ofminimum your essential level for essential good thefor peoplegood theythe arepeople supposed they are to rep-supposed to rep- 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 people whoheatedpeople housegovernment. whoto an unheatedgovernment. I will fight toI will protect fight toresent,” protect Andersonresent,” charged. Anderson “I won'tcharged. “I won't Hills Chamber of Commerce others in the community. 3, will have a contest. Nancy Allen Moderator – Bart Wendell, Board be providing rabies vaccines for dogs garage, this will tell you how are supposedare supposedour elderlyour and elderly those(QHCC) onand fixed Presidentthose onLennybe justfixed Weake. one ofbe the justAnd good one that oldof is the justboys goodthe on quality old boys onof 17 Common Street has taken of Selectmen – Frederik Marsh, and cats for only $12. Microchipping energy efficient your house is or 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- to be repre-is tonot. beincomes repre- fromincomes the spiraling from the costs spiraling of Beacon costs of Hill.Beacon I know Hill.that stateI know gov- that state gov- most part – stay in the background judges 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 better to work betterhas notified the Town Clerk, Diana Petersham School Committee – leash and cats must be in carriers. If a Beacon Hill.Beacon Hill.“There are many“There non-govern-event are but many are a vitalnon-govern-and part Iof will bring- workand to I“These willsee thatwork people it todoes.” are see the that ones it does.”Cooley, of his intention to run as a Russell Fontaine, Planning Board – pet is eligible for a three year vaccine, We needWe mentneed agenciesment that agencies doing wonderful community that do activities wonderful toAnderson, life. that her Anderson,don’t husband, do it for her theRobert recognitionhusband, Robertwrite-in for the position. John Lawson and Planning Board people bring prior vaccine paperwork And it is recognition of that but without whose diligence the The Board of Assessors will – Fraser Sinclair. The position of with them. Vaccines will be provided someone whosomeonework who meetingwork the meetingneedsfact of thethatthe needsthepeo- QHCC ofand the is theirseekingpeo- fiveand sons their and five a daughtersons and a daughteralso have a contest. Fredrik “Rick” Trustees of Public Library, current- by the licensed veterinarians of will be morewill plebe moreof our communitiesple of ournominations communities and help for the liveand 2014 helpinCitizen Orange.live inShe SeeOrange. is CHAMBER, the fourthShe page is the 10 fourthMarsh has signed to serve in the ly held by Annette Ermini, is open. Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. responsive to people in ways that are both more generation of her family to live in Karen AndersonKaren Anderson responsive to people in ways that are both more generation of her family to live in the district'sthe district'seffective andeffective more efficient and more than efficientOrange than and Orangehas deep and affection has deep for affection for needs. I willneeds. tirelessly I will work tirelessly to pro- worksimilar to pro- governmentsimilar governmentprograms. 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 active family is active ate an economicate an environment economic environment that have ourthat statehave government our state governmentencour- in encour- a numberin of a localnumber organizations of local organizations welcomes jobwelcomes creation job in ourcreation dis- inage our these dis- NGO'sage these and INGO's will work and toI will work to 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

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The paybackThe for payback insulation for is insulation is electionelection is set isfor set March for March 3 3 rabiesrabies clinic clinic there are a numberthere are of a keynumber volun- of key volun-Last year’sLast winner year’s was winner was fairly short,fairly considering short, considering the the teers behind teersit, from behind church it, fromgroups churchBobbie groups McAvoyBobbie of McAvoyWare, for of her Ware, for herPETERSHAMPETERSHAM - The position- The once positionagain. Ellen once Anderson again. Ellen AndersonBARRE - TheBARRE town -of The Barre town of Barre high cost of highenergy. cost It ofhas energy. been It has been like the Unitedlike Churchthe United of WareChurch workof Ware in holdingwork collectionsin holding collectionsfor Petersham for AnnualPetersham Town Annual Election Townof Election 20 Dana ofRoad 20 Danahas taken Road out has takenwill out hold a willrabies hold and a microchiprabies and microchip below freezingbelow for quitefreezing a while for quite a while and the Firstand Church the First of Monson Church to of Monsontroops overseas.to troops At overseas. the time, At she the time,will she be heldwill on beMarch held 3.on The Marchpapers 3. The to challengepapers for to thechallenge seat. for the seat.clinic on Saturday,clinic on March Saturday, 29 from March 29 from resulting in resultingvery little in melting very little melting civic organizationscivic organizations like the Palmer like thesaid Palmer that shesaid was that thrilled she was to bethrilled toBoard be of SelectmenBoard of seat Selectmen currently seat currentlyOther positionsOther on positions the bal- on the9 to bal- 11 a.m.9 toat 11the a.m.Barre at DPWthe Barre DPW from the sunsfrom warmth. the suns Compare warmth. Compare Lions Club Lionsand the Club Belchertown and the Belchertownnominated, butnominated, didn’t believe but didn’t she believeheld she by Tim heldClark, by whoTim hasClark, sub- wholot, has which sub- arelot, all which three yearare all terms three yearBuilding, terms 441Building, Wheelwright 441 Wheelwright Road. Road. the snow onthe the snow roof onof theyour roof of your Fair Committee,Fair Committee, said Quaboag said Quaboagwas as deservingwas as of deserving the award of as the awardmitted as his resignationmitted his as resignation of March as andof March signed byand the signed incumbents by the areincumbentsSecond are ChanceSecond Animal Chance Shelter Animal will Shelter will heated househeated to an house unheated to an unheated Hills ChamberHills ofChamber Commerce of Commerceothers in the otherscommunity. in the community. 3, will have a3, contest. will have Nancy a contest. Allen NancyModerator Allen – ModeratorBart Wendell, – Bart Board Wendell,be Board providing berabies providing vaccines rabies for dogsvaccines for dogs garage, thisgarage, will tell this you will how tell you how (QHCC) President(QHCC) Lenny President Weake. Lenny Weake.And that isAnd just thatthe qualityis just the qualityof 17 Commonof 17 Street Common has taken Street hasof Selectmen taken of – Selectmen Frederik Marsh,– Frederik andMarsh, cats for onlyand cats$12. forMicrochipping only $12. Microchipping energy efficientenergy your efficient house is your or house is or These are theThese people are that the –people for the thatthat – for Weake the saidthat theWeake committee said the that committeeout that papers toout fill papers the term. to fill Dana the term.Treasurer Dana – DanaTreasurer Robinson, – Dana Board Robinson,will Board also be availablewill also forbe available$20 includ- for $20 includ- is not. is not. most part – staymost in part the –background stay in the backgroundjudges Citizenjudges of the Citizen Year nomina- of the Year nomina-Kennan of 404Kennan North of Main 404 StreetNorth Mainof StreetHealth of– KayeHealth Cousens, – Kaye Cousens,ing registration.ing registration. 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ChanceSecond Animal Chance Shelter, Animal Inc. Shelter, Inc. Page 6 • Barre Gazette • December 10, 2020 Senate passes FY 2021 budget Where is this? BOSTON – The Massachusetts strengthening public health infra- To close this anticipated revenue State Senate unanimously passed a structure at the local, state and shortfall, the FY21 budget includes $46 billion budget for Fiscal Year regional level to combat the effects $1.5 billion from the Stabilization 2021 (FY21), after adding $36.1 of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fund, ensuring a majority of the million in targeted investments over The Senate’s budget protects Stabilization Fund balance remains the course of two days of deliber- Massachusetts students and educa- for future years; $1.38 billion in ations. Passed with bipartisan sup- tional institutions. Continuing the available federal supports and more port, the budget aims to move the Senate’s long-standing support of than $400 million in new reve- Commonwealth towards an equi- targeted investments in education, nue initiatives. Among those ini- table recovery by making critical this budget holds harmless Chapter tiatives, the budget includes pro- investments in sectors impacted by 70 funding in a manner consis- visions such as accelerated sales COVID-19 including early educa- tent with the agreement reached tax collection and a new fee struc- tion and childcare, food security, between the Senate, House and ture for Transportation Network housing supports and public health. Administration in July by provid- Companies. The budget also avoids Senator Anne M. Gobi ing $5.283 billion, an increase of drastic budget cuts while leaving (D-Spencer), member of Senate $107.6 million over FY20. This the Commonwealth in a sound fis- Committee on Ways and Means additional level of investment will cal position moving forward. said, “I appreciate the patience allow all school districts to main- COVID-19 related budget items of my communities and the many tain foundation spending levels include: $10 million for grants to organizations and individuals that while accounting for enrollment support local boards of health to are helped with this budget. It is and inflation changes. The budget combat COVID-19; $2.5 million good we waited and did not do the also includes $345 million for the for a new matching funds grant budget during the summer when Special Education (SPED) Circuit program to assist communities we would have had to make drastic Breaker, reimbursing school dis- making public health-oriented cuts. I am very pleased that funding tricts for the cost of educating stu- adjustments to their public safety that assists everyone of the towns dents with disabilities at the statu- systems, including targeted reforms in my Senate District was included torily required 75% reimbursement such as jail diversion programs, in this budget and look forward to rate. In addition to ensuring stabil- de-escalation training and profes- assisting during this time of recov- ity for the state’s K 12 population, sionals and behavioral health staff- ery.” the Senate’s budget takes steps to ing and supports; $1.7 million for As COVID-19 continues to invest in childcare providers and the State Action for Public Health spread across our Commonwealth, higher education institution, both Excellence (SAPHE) program the Senate budget preserves access of which are critically important to to support a more effective local Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer to essential services for the most the state’s economy and recovery in and regional public health deliv- This week’s mystery photo is from Rutland. If any readers know where this photo was vulnerable residents. The budget midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. ery system and $1 million for a taken, they may email [email protected] or call the Barre Gazette at 413-967-3505, funds MassHealth at a total of The Senate’s budget recom- COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution extension 100 with their answer by noon on Monday, Dec. 14. The names of those $18.2 billion to maintain critical mends a total of $46 billion in Plan program, focused on equitable that correctly guessed the location will appear in next week’s edition. Dick Clark, access to affordable health care spending, a 5.5% increase over the vaccine distribution. In addition to Stephen Craven and Bruce Towner correctly identified the photo. Last week’s photo the coverage for over 1.9 million peo- Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) General these health care investments, the Petersham Center School, Spring Street, Petersham. ple, ensuring that comprehensive Appropriations Act. This spend- Senate’s budget takes meaningful care for our most vulnerable chil- ing recommendation is based on steps to expand access to care. dren, seniors and low-income resi- a revised tax revenue estimate of A Conference Committee will dents is protected in the middle of $27.592 billion, which provides now convene to reconcile the dif- NORTH Lenard Engineering’s engi- ings of the engineering study to a public health crisis. The Senate’s for $3.558 billion less in available ferences between the Senate bud- neering team is the town’s consul- date should be directed to Corey budget also includes targeted revenue than the original con- get and the version passed by the BROOKFIELD tant for this project. The project Brodeur at Lenard Engineering at continued from page 1 investments to maintain and expand sensus revenue estimate original- House of Representatives last is funded through a fiscal 2019 508-721-7600 or brodeur@lenard- access to mental health care, while ly agreed upon in January 2020. week. and crosswalks in the area are Community Development Block eng.com. generally older and are mostly not Grant to North Brookfield from the Massachusetts Department handicapped-friendly. Bertold said there would be Appointment to Planning Board At the forum, residents and of Housing and Community HUBBARDSTON Development. This grant is admin- TOYS FOR TOTS some smell during the four to six The three planning board mem- other stakeholders will have a continued from page 1 continued from page 1 istered on behalf of the town weeks when the plant flowers. bers and five board of selectmen chance to voice their concerns reside in Fitchburg, Leominster, Questions from residents asked There is no odor before that stage. received two applicants for a about infrastructure in the proj- by the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. Westminster, Ashburnham, about the use of pesticides, the Another resident said mailings vacancy on the planning board ect area and will be able to review Gardner, Templeton, Barre, amount of water and odor of the to residents would be helpful. due to the resignation of an and comment on the engineers’ Questions about the public forum should be directed to Ashely Hardwick, Oakham, Hubbardston outdoor grow. No pesticides are Town administrator Ryan McLane elected member. The applicants field evaluation work to date. The or New Braintree. allowed and all nutrients used are said it costs between $500 and were Christopher Monroe and town of North Brookfield invites Barre, at the Board of Selectmen’s Office, at 508-867-0200 or Toys for Tots requires that organic. Bertold said it was not a $1,000 to send a mailing to all Peter Jetts. The appointed mem- residents who have knowledge of children receiving toys must be hydroponic grow, which uses a lot residents and budget constraints ber would serve until the town neighborhood infrastructure issues [email protected] or Ian McElwee at the Central between the age of birth to 13 of water. The water supply would limit the amount of mailings. A election in June 2021. The joint like flood-prone roadways, deterio- years. be from wells drilled on the prop- resident suggested Bertold pay for boards unanimously voted to rated sidewalks, or low water pres- Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, at 508-459-3331 or People may email Cindy at clap- erty. No test wells have been dug the mailings. He said any resident appoint Christopher Monroe to sure to bring their local knowledge [email protected] with any ques- at this time. He said he was will- can contact the town administrator fill the vacancy. Members cited to the forum or to submit com- [email protected]. Questions or comments about the find- tions. ing to buy and bring in water if with their address and he would Munroe’s legal background as a ments by email. needed. mail them information. plus.

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The region surrounding Barre Both Academy soccer squads, has not had massive outbreaks which will be playing their home of COVID-19 during the past matches at historic Lusitano Stadium two months, though a couple of in Ludlow, will be made up of the communities did hit red or “high- top U16-U19 prospects from the risk” status during the fall season Western Mass. area. according to the old metrics. “In club soccer, you’re limited to This caused a brief shutdown certain age groups,” said Joe Ferrara, during the end of October and who’s the owner of the Mutiny and early November as Quabbin the new Pioneers General Manager. lacked opponents to play during “An academy soccer team allows tal- that time. But the Panthers were ented players to play for one team able to finish up their brief fall regardless of their age.” season, which included boys and The Pioneers had about 50 play- girls soccer, field hockey, and ers try-out for the Academy League cross country. File photos team in November. Miville was excited to see Boys basketball will be played this winter at Quabbin High “The Academy League team is the students out at the schools School. a new program that we’ve added playing sports, and believed, fications in place will allow us to basketball. etc. Our students will this year,” said Pioneers head coach like many athletic directors, that safely play basketball and hock- all SWAY (A COVID symptom Federico Molinari. “Our main goal is being at the school playing sports ey,” said Miville. “We have done check) before entering the gym to develop the best local soccer play- in a controlled environment everything in our power to limit (as we did in the fall) and a ath- ers from Western Mass. to hopefully with masks and social distanc- exposure for our student-athletic trainer will be on-site for all play for the Pioneers in the future.” ing required was better than any letes while here in school and practices and games. Molinari, along with the Pioneers alternative. with extracurricular activities. Quabbin’s pod will include assistant coaches will be coaching Despite a massive spike state- The modifications and guidelines Gardner, Oakmont, Quabbin, the Academy League team in 2021. wide in COVID-19 cases, Miville address just that.” Narragansett, Fitchburg and “We wanted to have the same says he is excited to see Quabbin Modifications include limiting Leominster. Leominster is coaching staff for both the USL boys and girls basketball take the practices to 90 minutes, a roster an addition to the pod while 2 team (Pioneers) and the USL court beginning next week. maximum of 12 for Mid-Wach Murdock is no longer part of the Academy team,” Molinari said. “We Girls basketball is also an approved sport for Quabbin, which “I think that moving forward teams, and JV and varsity will want both of the teams to play the starts practices on Dec. 14. with strict guidelines and modi- practice in separate cohorts for See WINTER SPORTS, page 8 See ACADEMY TEAM, page 8 Jump balls eliminated, close contacted Pioneers tryouts conclude limited in basketball modifications By Gregory A. Scibelli scholastic Athletic Association times wearing a mask may need [email protected] has set a Dec. 14 date as to catch a breath when the whis- the soonest teams can start tle blows. Because of the close REGION – Modifications for practicing. Several Central contact involved with playing boys and girls basketball have Massachusetts schools will start basketball, there was no way been released and the game will practicing then with contests to play the sport safely without look a little different, though sig- likely to begin right after the new masks being worn. nificant limits to fan attendance year. The game will see modifica- will restrict how many can see One rule that will be consis- tions, but nothing too drastic and the different-looking game. tent throughout all sports is the more along the way the timing, In Western Massachusetts, the mask mandate. and setup of the game. Gameplay Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Participants must wear masks will be largely similar though Athletic Conference has decided or face coverings at all times different ideas were discussed to the first practices will not take will participating in practices or maintain distancing. place until Jan. 4. Several other games. The one caveat is that all Like many other sports, the areas of the states are following schools have the ability to des- pre-game will be simplified. suit. With no playoffs scheduled ignate areas where athletes can Only one captain will meet with for the winter season, the vari- take “mask breaks.” There will the referees prior to the game. ous regions have the flexibility to be areas designated for those Starting lineups will likely be decide when schools will begin breaks, especially during basket- announced, but the tradition- and end play. ball games where players going See BASKETBALL The Massachusetts Inter– up and down the court many page 9 Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com The Western Mass. Pioneers organization continued its tryouts for various age groups between Nov. 16 and 20, testing out the Star Speedway announces 2021 schedule skills of many young people throughout the region to fill its various teams for the upcoming spring season. The Pioneers are EPPING, N.H. – Star Classic returns, with a three-day to honor some of the best of the hopeful for a normal schedule in 2021. Speedway’s 2021 schedule show from Sept. 17 to 19, while past at Star Speedway, with six includes multiple major events, a there are countless other spe- special events as part of their full slate of weekly racing series cial events including memorial 10-race schedule for 2021. A divisions ready to race for a races and extra-distance shows champion will be crowned on championship and the thrills and planned. The Granite State Pro Sept. 11. Major memorial events spills of staple shows to begin Stock Series is back at Star for planned include the inaugural and end the season. two dates -- May 8 and a new Dennis McKennedy Memorial Fans will get a taste of Sunday special as part of the Star race as part of the Star Classic: Supermodifieds, Late Models, Classic weekend, Sept. 19. Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Modifieds, Midgets, Super Late Continuing tradition, the (May 15) Models, Trucks, Street Stocks season begins with the Spring Jen Garland Memorial (June and more over the course of Bunny Brawl on April 24, and 19) more than 22 events of racing ends with the two-day Howler Krupski Cup (June 26) from April through October. weekend, Oct. 23 and 24. Star Marco Turcotte Memorial The schedule is headlined will give teams, drivers and fans (July 24) by two events for the Tri Track one week off each month during Jim Belfiore Memorial (Aug. Open Modified Series (May 29 the season, with off nights sched- 14) and July 24), including a new uled for May 22, June 12, July Dennis McKennedy Memorial Memorial Day weekend show 17, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. at Star Classic (Sept. 18) and the 10th annual SBM Classic The J&S Paving 350 in July. The 56th annual Star Supermodifieds will continue See RACING, page 8

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So when the United Way The musical, which ran from Nov. ates new stage works that promote of North Central Massachusetts 19-22, explores the concept of “the diversity, particularly multi-ethnic and philanthropic partner AIS, Golden Rule” and building com- participants. a Leominster-based furniture munity through various religions Among those who took part in manufacturer, contacted Monty and diverse perspectives. the production was Kirsten Davis Tech’s School Superintendent, Conceived and created by of New Braintree. Davis is credit was only further confirmation Annie G. Levy and Devanand ited in the program as stage man- that North Central Massachusetts Janki, directed by Devanand Janki, ager. Davis is pursuing a degree in does what is best for our stu- with music direction by Jonathan stage and production management dents. Goldberg, the Emerson stage and is a member of the Emerson AIS launched its Sew the musical is comprised of ten mini College Class of 2021. Masks campaign, calling on their sewing professionals to create high-quality masks using AIS- sourced materials. These masks QCC’s Rad Tech program would go on to be donated across the country, to ensure everyone who needs access to personal receives $70,790 grant protective equipment has it. WORCESTER – Thanks to cal placements. The program has Montachusett Regional The Health Foundation of Central clinical affiliations with Health Vocational Technical School Turley Publications Submitted Photo Massachusetts, Quinsigamond Alliance Leominster Campus, District educates approximate- Pictured from left to right are: Cecelia Lane, Abbie Law, Xavier Ramos, Alexa Ofosuhene, and Community College’s Radiologic Heywood Hospital, Marlborough ly 1,400 students and employs Sheila Harrity, Superintendent-Director of Monty Tech. Technology (RT) program will Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, just over 200 professionals. To soon have upgraded instruction- UMass Memorial Medical be sure that every person in more grateful. This is the per- care workers and first respond- maintain safety and health pre- al imaging equipment. The col- Center Memorial Campus and the school had an all-import- fect time of year to reflect on all ers. I hear they were also recent- cautions. School officials at lege was recently awarded a 2020 UMass Memorial Medical Center ant mask, AIS recently donated that we have and to be thankful ly recognized with the 2020 Monty Tech have worked dili- Activation Fund Grant in the University Campus. Graduates 1,700 masks, which were dis- for partnerships that help keep Corporate Hero award, in recog- gently to ensure the students are amount of $70,790. The grant was of the RT program must take tributed across the building on Monty Tech moving forward,” nition of these efforts. They are able to benefit from face-to-face the second largest awarded to 14 and pass the American Registry Wednesday, November 25th, just said Superintendent-Director Dr. truly deserving of this honor.” instruction, which is only possi- organizations. The funds will be of Radiologic Technologists cre- before the Thanksgiving hol- Sheila Harrity. “We understand When students return to the ble if everyone continues to exer- used to purchase cutting-edge dig- dentialing exam in order to be iday. “Having businesses like AIS has donated masks to area Monty Tech campus on Monday, cise caution, washing hands and ital radiography equipment that employed as a radiologic technol- AIS reach out to ask how they schools, all Massachusetts poll November 30th, they will be wearing masks, an effort made will help prepare students for their ogist. can help – we just couldn’t be workers, and of course health given a mask, and reminded to easier by AIS. clinical rotations. The vast major- “The Health Foundation of ity of hospitals now use digital Central Massachusetts is pleased radiography equipment in place of to be able to support QCC in this the more traditional imaging. important initiative to provide Elms College announces plan for spring 2021 semester “I am so thankful for the Rad Tech students with training CHICOPEE – As it successful- inside and outside of the classroom tion of both. Under the ElmsFlex closely monitor and follow guide- support we received from The using digital radiology equip- ly concludes its on-campus plan since we reopened our campus in model, students can move between lines from the Massachusetts Health Foundation of Central ment, which helps maintain a for the fall semester, College of August,” said Harry E. Dumay the options based on their personal Department of Public Health Massachusetts. The Foundation’s highly-skilled and up-to-date Our Lady of the Elms announced Ph.D., MBA, president of Elms preferences and individual circum- (MDPH) and CDC, as well as Gov. generosity in helping our students workforce for the hospitals in the that the spring 2021 semester College. “All the measures includ- stances in order to continue their Charlie Baker’s mandates. learn on state-of-the-art digital Central Massachusetts region,” will continue to follow the hybrid ed in our ElmsSafe plan – wear- coursework. Out of an abundance of caution, imaging equipment will give them stated Jan Yost, President and ElmsFlex model. ing masks, social distancing, prac- Residence halls will be open classes will be held on Presidents’ a huge advantage to seamlessly CEO of The Health Foundation of Due to the campus communi- ticing enhanced hygiene, testing, with single-room assignments and Day, Feb. 15 and there will be enter the workforce,” said QCC’s Central Massachusetts. ty’s successful efforts under the contact tracing, quarantining and students will receive designated no spring break. Additionally, all Dean of School of Healthcare, Pat For more information about ElmsSafe health and safety pro- isolating as needed – have allowed days in January to return to or domestic and international travel Schmohl. QCC, people may contact Josh tocols, the college was able to us to foster a vibrant and nurturing move into, their on-campus rooms. involving study abroad, mission or QCC’s RT program admits up Martin, director of institutional complete the in-person portion learning environment for students COVID-19 testing will be service trips has been cancelled. to 20 students per year, depending communications at 508-854-7513 of the fall semester as planned that will extend into the spring required for all students, faculty The college is awaiting deter- on the number of available clini- or [email protected]. with students on campus until the 2021 semester.” and staff prior to being allowed minations by the New England Thanksgiving break. The remain- Spring classes, which will start back on campus in January. Also, Collegiate Conference and the thinking about the 2021 season.” der of the fall semester will be on Jan. 26, 2021 and end on May throughout the semester, all stu- NCAA as to whether competitive ACADEMY TEAM, Ferrara gave his thoughts about taught remotely. 7, will continue to be taught in the dents, faculty, staff and visitors sports will be held in the spring. continued from page 7 adding a girl’s Academy team for “I continue to be inspired by hybrid ElmsFlex model, which coming to campus will be required For more information on Elms same type of style. I do like coach- the Mutiny. and grateful for the way our stu- gives students the option of attend- to complete a daily online health College’s spring 2021 plan, peo- ing the younger soccer players.” “We’re looking for the top girl’s dents, faculty, and staff have come ing sessions in the classroom, syn- survey. ple may visit www.elms.edu/elms- The plan is for the boys’ prospects in the area to play for the together to protect each other both chronously online, or a combina- Elms College continues to safe. Academy League team to play their girls academy team next year,” he home matches prior to the Pioneers said. “The age group will be similar matches. Both teams will also be to the boy’s side. The girl’s acade- traveling together to road matches. my team will probably have one or WINTER SPORTS, The boys’ team will be compet- continued from page 7 two older players.” ing against eleven other teams in The girls Academy team will be pod and ceased playing sports the Northeast Division of the USL playing home matches before the during the fall due to COVID Academy League. Mutiny. outbreaks. Murdock is located in Molinari has been coaching the Jill Serafino is going to be the Winchendon. Pioneers, who are the defending head coach of the girls academy Another major sport that will Northeast Conference Champions squad. be played this winter is ice hock- of USL League Two, since 2012. Serafino is currently the Mutiny ey. Quabbin recently started a The Pioneers weren’t able to play General Manager and is an assis- co-op program in the sport with any matches in 2020 due to the tant coach. She’s also an assistant nearby Gardner. Despite trying COVID-19 pandemic. coach for the women’s soccer team to limit contact between students The Pioneers did not suffer any at Springfield College. in different schools, the MIAA losses during the 2019 regular sea- The Mutiny, who celebrated is allowing co-op hockey to take son. They lost in conference finals their twentieth anniversary in 2019, place and Quabbin will participate and qualified for U.S. Open Cup, played all of their home matches at with Gardner with a schedule still which wasn’t held last summer. Lusitano Stadium for the first time. to be determined. The Pioneers also qualified for the The Mutiny also finished the Many Central Mass. schools, league playoffs in 2016. 2019 regular season without a loss. including Quabbin, will begin “I really enjoy coaching the They lost to the Lancaster Inferno practices on Dec. 14. 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TurleyPublications December 10, 2020 • Barre Gazette • Page 9 Church News Unexpected blessings sermon topic Local pastors offer sermons By Carole Gariepy A Season of Giving of the following passage: situations sometimes, where we Proverbs 16:24 must remove obstacles and deal PHILLIPSTON – Pastor Pt. 1 24 Gracious words are a hon- with issues to make life easier, Stephanie Flynn of the eycomb, sweet to the soul and whether it is in our families, at Congregational Church of Christmas is a season of giv- healing to the bones. work, with friends and neighbors. Phillipston emailed her parishio- ing. How can we not give in light Scripture places a high pre- It is about ironing out problems ners and asked them to send her of what Christ has given us? Of mium on what pours forth from and making straight paths that are some unexpected blessings, which course, I am not referring simply our mouths. In fact, we are under somewhat overly crooked. We occurred during the difficult days to the giving of gifts on Christmas obligation to obey the following read in the Gospel of Mark about of this pandemic, and she includ- morning (though there is room mandate (Eph. 4:29): “Do not let making a straight path for the ed those responses in her sermon. for such a tradition). Rather, I any unwholesome talk come out of Lord. Let us follow Mark for a bit Even though Thanksgiving am referring to the giving of our- your mouths, but only what is help- and see what he means by that. Sunday, Nov. 22 was cold, many selves for the benefit of others. ful for building others up according II. The call to the wilderness warm souls gathered around What does such giving look like? to their needs, that it may benefit These first few verses in the Phillipston Common to hear the What have we to offer beyond those who listen.” This Christmas Gospel of Mark create for us a Word. Some listened from their our finances and the tokens of our season, do not underestimate the connection between the Old cars, but many hardy folks bun- affection? power of your words: Testament and the New dled up and sat outside in lawn 1) Time Proverbs 18:21a Testament, with reference to the chairs. Jane French’s neph- One of my Bible school profes- 21 The tongue has the power of prophet Isaiah in the second and ew set up a heater beside the sors taught that “love” is spelled life and death . . . third verses where it reads, “I church steps where she sits so “T-I-M-E” and that we should give 4) Personal Experiences will send my messenger ahead of she cold keep warm enough to of that time to others. We invest The early chapters of the Book you, who will prepare your way. lead the music with her accordi- such large portions of our time of Joshua record a fascinating A voice of one calling in the des- Submitted photos into our jobs, schooling, homes, account (cf. Joshua 3-4). Herein, ert, Prepare the way for the Lord, on. Very appropriately, the service Jane French leads the music with her accordion by heater. opened with the hymn “Come Ye hobbies, etc. Should we not be as the Lord supernaturally parted the make straight paths for Him.” It Thankful People Come.” People is good in store. Faith also calls us diligent to invest in family, close waters of the Jordan River (mak- ushers in a new dispensation cre- came to express gratitude. to reach out to those in need. That friends, and those in need in our ing way for His people to enter the ated by God. This is a wilderness The service was based on kind of faith was demonstrated as community? You and I must learn land of promise on dry ground). setting, which is a message to scripture from Genesis about the bales of hay on the common to give others quality time and Having crossed the waters safely, the people of Israel to come back Abraham and Sarah who had an were piled high with canned goods undivided personal attention. the Lord commanded Joshua and the to the place where God wants to unexpected blessing, something and paper products for the needy. One of the things that amaz- Israelites to erect a monument using meet them. It is a place to be con- to be thankful for. They had Abraham and Sarah had an es me about the life of Christ is stones from the dried-up riverbed. fronted with a message of repen- longed and prayed for a child, unexpected blessing. Parishioners how much He accomplished in so Why did God issue such a com- tance and to look towards redemp- but both at this time in the story also told about being blessed -- short a time. Do you realize that mand? Simply stated, this memori- tion in Jesus the Christ. The per- were elderly, Sarah well beyond having more time with the family, the whole of His public minis- al would serve as a mechanism to son who initiates this call with his the age of being able to conceive. more time to play games, being try lasted only about three years! trigger dialogue between children voice crying in the wilderness is So when the Lord came to them more appreciative of phone calls Consider the grueling sched- and their parents concerning His John the Baptist, who believes he and told them they would have a and courtesies extended to them, ule Jesus must have maintained divine mercy, power, and faithful- himself is unimportant, and that child, Sarah laughed at that being time to do creative cooking, time in order to fulfill the will of His ness. It might have sounded a lit- his message and baptism point to a possibility. However, she did to think about the things that real- heavenly Father. Yet, Jesus always tle something like this: “Daddy, the One who is still to come, who get pregnant and delivered a son. ly matter in life, and taking time made time to pour into His inner- why was that stone memorial put is more powerful than him. They named him Isaac, which to think about what is going right. most circle of disciples, to minis- together? Child, that memorial was According to Herman ter to those in need, and to connect built using rocks that came from Ridderbos in “The Coming of means “laughter.” It’s a good Pastor Stephanie told us she keeps The church members collect- Bible story, one that gives hope a journal and at the end of each with those who happened across this river when the Lord stopped the Kingdom”, the people would ed canned and paper good for His path. Should we not emulate the waters and led us into this land come to be baptized by John the and demonstrates the wondrous day she writes down three things needy families. things God can do, also that He she was thankful for that day. His example? by His mighty hand.” Baptist, and confess their sins, but keeps His promises. Expressing thanks brings joy. we will be happier if we do. They Heed the wisdom of the follow- You see, God wanted His peo- their sins would not be forgiven Pastor Stephanie talked about Taking time to write down our keep us positive. Let us be faith- ing biblical texts: ple to share of their stories and through his baptism, instead, this the power of faith, that faith gives thoughts makes us more grateful. ful. God is faithful. Ephesians 5:15-16 experiences that others might be was merely an opportunity for us strength and courage. It helps Everyone can find unexpected May we count our unexpected 15 So then, be careful how you introduced or inspired to faith in them to actively turn away from us see a new future, to know there blessings if we look for them, and blessings this Thanksgiving. walk, not as unwise people but as Him. This was true then and it their wrongdoings, and receive a wise, 16 making the most of your remains true now-and we all have message of hope in the One who time, because the days are evil. stories to tell! Perhaps they are would offer His forgiveness and Psalm 90:12 stories of His love, grace, mercy, salvation to them, the One who 12 Teach us to number our healing power, provision, protec- would baptize them with the Holy Tri-Parish Community Church news days, that we may gain a heart of tion, discipline or comfort, and Spirit, Jesus Christ. wisdom. beyond. Whatever you have been John is instrumental in intro- HARDWICK — Every churches. Sometime in those from his widow, 1878-1907.” 2) Gifts and Talents through, it is His intention that ducing a new world order, a period journey back to a small town decades, the four churches unit- In the choir loft is a huge, Do you realize that everyone you share for the benefit of others. of grace. His baptism would be a or area where you lived as a ed in order to survive; and right silent, beautiful, vintage, wood has been given gifts by God to use Ultimately, God’s work in your symbolic act of helping the people youngster, hoping to not see a now, one of them is “some- (maybe mahogany) organ. The for the betterment of others? This life should spill over into the lives of Israel letting go of the old and lot of changes? Well, the Tri- what” abandoned for church whole building seems to say, includes you! of others: allowing the new life in Christ to Parish Community Church, services. This week, when I “Is no one left to care?” Romans 12:4-8 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 become part of them. They needed per se, did not exist back then. walked into the front door of The pandemic is now tak- 4 For just as each of us has one 3 Praise be to the God and to straighten their paths for the From 1949 to 1953, my time the Calvinistic Congregational ing its toll on small churches; body with many members, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord to do the work in their lives. in Hardwick as a foster kid Church, where I had attended and, the question is – how do these members do not all have the the Father of compassion and the They had to remove the obstacles on Sessions Road, I was first Sunday School way back then, we survive and thrive? Drop same function, 5 so in Christ we, God of all comfort, 4 who com- in His way for Him to do what He introduced to Christianity my heart broke. The struc- a helpful line at Tri-Parish though many, form one body, and forts us in all our troubles, so that needed to do. Mark talks about in the Hardwick Universalist ture was showing the signs of Community Church, P.O. each member belongs to all the we can comfort those in any trou- the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a Church where we worshipped neglect despite a notice stat- Box 202, New Braintree, MA others. 6 We have different gifts, ble with the comfort we ourselves period of joyful tidings, a period for the first six months of the ing, “a work in progress.” Up 01531. according to the grace given to receive from God. about change and transformation, year; and then the Calvinistic the winding stairway and I The Tri-Parish Community each of us. If your gift is prophe- Are you looking to give the authored and enacted by God, Congregational Church across was in the sanctuary with its Church service planned for sying, then prophesy in accordance perfect gift this holiday season? whose interest, and concern is the common for the other six rows and rows of pews wait- Sunday, Dec. 13 will be led with your faith; 7 if it is serving, If so, may I recommend that you about the saving of God’s people months. Over the next 60 plus ing to have worshippers, again. by Jennifer Pollard at 10 a.m. then serve; if it is teaching, then share freely of your time, your from destruction. years since then, Hardwick, At the front of the sanctuary in the Hardwick Universalist teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then talents and abilities, love-infused III. He is more powerful than New Braintree, and Gilbertville was the communion table with Church. All are welcome with give encouragement; if it is giv- words, and personal experiences me, says John the Baptist saw a drastic decline of parish- a plaque on it, “In Memory social distancing and masks ing, then give generously; if it is that demonstrate the mercy, power To be redeemed from their ioners in its four protestant of Deacon Charles L. Warner required. to lead, do it diligently; if it is to and faithfulness of God in your sins, they needed to reveal their show mercy, do it cheerfully. life! You will find that these are sins to someone else who would What gifts, talents and abilities the gifts truly worth giving. look them into the eyes without ed in favor of a simple coin toss to and gain possessions for a team that do you possess and how might Thank you for taking the time judgment; someone who would be BASLETBALL, give possession of the ball to one is trailing. A team will looking to they be used to serve others? In to read this publication. Feel free instrumental in the cleansing and continued from page 7 team. Alternating possession will intentionally foul for that purpose what ways can you invest your to check us out online at www. redeeming process in their lives al “high-five” lines will not be then prevail like the rest of the game will inform the referee of that inten- area(s) of expertise and relative NewLifeBarre.org or visit us in and give them new hope. This per- allowed, along with handshakes typically does. tion, and then lightly tag the player strength into those around you? person each Sunday at 10:30am son would have the supreme dig- with the opposing coach. Free throws will look a bit dif- with the ball upon inbounding. The You never know the difference that (COVID-19 protocols are present- nity and power, says William Lane There will be emphasis during ferent with just four players allowed referee would then blow the whistle. someone just like you can make! ed on the aforementioned web- in his commentary on Mark, to game play to enforce rules about with the shooter. Normally six play- Jump balls will be whistled Remember that heaven takes note site). We hope to see you soon! transform their lives. That would freedom of movement and close- ers are allowed. When a player is quicker in order to limit close con- of even the smallest act of kind- be Jesus Christ, the Messiah, not ly guarding opposing players. awarded two or three free throws, tact. ness done in Christ’s Name. Pastor James Foley be John, who would merely per- Defenders are not allowed to they will shoot alone until the final Rosters are limited to no more Matthew 10:42 New Life Assembly of God form the act of the physical bap- impede the progress of offen- shot to limit the time players are in than 15 players and three coaches 42 “And if anyone gives even a South Barre tism, to symbolize the confes- sive players, and will enforce the close contact. on the bench, though many teams cup of cold water to one of these sions of their sins, whereas the five-second rule on players who are One bigger chance that affects do not carry more than 12 or 13 little ones who is my disciple, Messiah would impart the divine being closely guarded. the end-of-game strategy for teams players. The MIAA is also strongly truly I tell you, that person will Second Sunday of grace upon them, forgive them and The jump ball will be eliminat- is the “intentional” fouls used to try discouraging certainly not lose their reward.” Advent offer their salvation. The Messiah 3) Words Communion Sunday would be filled with the Holy There is an old adage that “talk “The One who is more Spirit of God, and be the direct 19. The North East Mini Stock NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites is cheap.” I suppose this is true powerful than me” link to God, and be God on earth, RACING, Tour returns to Star three times -- and NELCAR Legends Cars. On to a point, but few things are as teaching, guiding, forgiving. continued from page 7 (Our services can be watched on including dates on June 5, Aug. 7 Sunday, the weekend ends with a enriching as encouraging, edifying the church website at www.barre- John the Baptist would be The Ken Izzett Construction and Sept. 26. The annual NEMST 4 100-lapper for the Granite State and comforting words spoken in church.com and Facebook page) imprisoned, we read. The Messiah Late Models are back with their Cylinder Nationals main event will Pro Stock Series, races for the season. Have you ever been bless- Scripture Reading: would be tempted in the wilder- own nine-race slate, headlined by be run during their September date, EXIT Trucks, Classic Lites, Street ed by a kind word, compliment or Mark 1 verses 1-8 ness by satan, overcome those an Independence Day weekend spe- moved from Classic weekend. Stocks and Six Shooters. a hand-written card? If so, then I. Introduction: cial on July 3, a 75-lapper, and a Two Wild And Whacky The Six Shooters will run 13 you have experienced the reality Many of us find ourselves in See SERMONS, page 10 100-lap feature on Aug. 21. The Wednesday night races are set races, headlined by the Don & Late Models will also return to the for June 23 and Aug. 4, with Aline Coster Memorial (July 10) Star Classic, this year as part of a both nights showcasing 4 and 6/8 and the Liz Paradise Memorial Friday slate. The Late Model cham- Cylinder enduro races. The Six (Oct. 23). The Slingshots are set Barre Gazette pion will be crowned on Sept. 11. Shooters join the June show, while for 14 battles of their own, with a The MLM Diagnostic Fast the August race is headlined by the 40-lap special scheduled for part of Obituary Policy Public Notices 40 series return for the Woody’s Mia’s Jewelry Boutique Slingshots the Aug. 4 show. There are 13 races Street Stocks as part of the divi- and spectator one-on-one drag for the Pure Stocks, races for the Turley Publications offers two types of ARE NOW ONLINE sion’s 16-race schedule. There will races. NELCAR returns to Star Classic Lites, and multiple enduro obituaries. be four races in the 40-lap series with their Legends Cars division races for the 4, 6 and 8 cylinders. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing Email all notices to [email protected] (April 24, May 29, June 26 and in 2021, with dates on May 8 and The track will hold two swap the name of deceased, date of death and funeral 1 Aug. 7), while the season will Saturday, Sept. 18. meets -- one to start the season on date and place. Access archives and digital tear sheets by begin at the Bunny Brawl and end The three-day Star Classic will April 17, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, 2 newspaper title. with the title battle on Sept. 26. honor the late Bobby Webber Sr., one in the fall, a two-day special on which allows families to publish extended death Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ The Street Stocks will continue to beginning on Friday, Sept. 17, October 30 and 31 from 6:30 a.m. notice information of their own choice and may run their 50-lap race to end the sea- headlined by a 100-lap race for the to 3:30 p.m. public notice web site to search all notices in include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid 3 Massachusetts newspapers. son at the Howler, Oct. 23. Modified Racing Series, joined by The 2021 schedule is subject Obituaries should be submitted through a The EXIT Realty Pro Truck the Late Models, Pure Stocks and to change due to the COVID- funeral home to: [email protected]. Series rumbles into the New Slingshots. On Saturday, the day 19 pandemic. For more infor- Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. Hampshire oval for two dates of full of winged warriors is back with mation visit Star Speedway at Exceptions will be made only when the family their own, slated for events on Aug. the ISMA 125, Dennis McKennedy StarSpeedwayNH.com and follow provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. 7 and Star Classic Sunday, Sept. 350 Supermodified memorial, the track on social media. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Page 10 • Barre Gazette • December 10, 2020 Public Safety

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Sunday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 1 Pleasant Street – Transported to Sunday, Nov. 29 Paxton Road – Written Warning Avenue – Officer Spoke to Party 1 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 4:10 p.m. Alarm, Residential Skelly Hospital 9:29 a.m. Fraud Brooke Haven Drive 10:22 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:23 p.m. Fire, Brush Longmeadow Ruggles Lane – Transported to Road – Officer Spoke to Party – Report Filed Edson Avenue – Citation Issued Road – Fire Extinguished Hospital 6:08 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Thursday, Dec. 3 9:35 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 10:50 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:40 p.m. Welfare Check Kosta North Brookfield Road – Ambulance 8:14 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Prouty Lane – Ambulance Signed Glenwood Road – Arrest(s) Made Avenue – Arrest(s) Made Monday, Nov. 30 Signed Refusal North Brookfield Road – Transported Refusal Arrest: Heather Bellrose, 43, Arrest: Edward R. Sullivan, 41, 7:35 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency to Hospital 11:26 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Princeton Rutland Lane Road – Transported to Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 2 1:16 p.m. Harassing/Annoying Main Street – Transported to Hospital License Revoked as HTO, Operate Warrant 8:56 a.m. Alarm, Residential 2:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop West Phone Texts South Barre Road – 6:15 p.m. Suspicious Person Maple Motor Vehicle With; Identify Self. Motor 5:11 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Church Lane – Investigated Street – Citation Issued Officer Advised Avenue – Investigated Vehicle Operator Refuse Main Street – Referred to Other Agency 11:40 a.m. Fraud Wheelwright 12:47 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:24 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East Road – Report Filed South Street – Citation Issued Saturday, Dec. 5 Monday, Nov. 30 County Road – Written Warning Saturday, Dec. 5 12:17 p.m. Fire, Medical 5:03 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 9:31 a.m. Fraud Fisher Road – 9:39 a.m. Fraud Central Tree Road – 4:41 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 8:59 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Emergency Hubbardston Road – Pleasant Street – Ambulance Signed Officer Spoke to Party Officer Spoke to Party Main Street – Transported to Hospital Wachusett Street – Transported to Ambulance Signed Refusal Refusal 12:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 5:18 p.m. 911 Transfer Worcester – Hospital 5:57 p.m. Fraud Peach Street – 8:35 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop West South Street – Report Filed Call Transferred Thursday, Dec. 3 9:08 a.m. Fire, Motor Vehicle Officer Spoke to Party Street – Written Warning 7:37 p.m. Fire, Electrical 1:49 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Accident Old Turnpike Road – 9:36 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Emergency Kendall Street – No Fire Tuesday, Dec. 1 Main Street – Services Rendered Transported to Hospital Service Necessary 6:26 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 3:52 p.m. Welfare Check Main Street 11:28 a.m. Fire, Motor Vehicle Main Street – Vehicle Towed – Transported to Hospital Accident Pommogussett Road – Report 8:01 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 4:17 p.m. Fraud Prospect Street – Filed Highland Park Road – Transported to Report Filed 11:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Hospital 5:38 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Pommogussett Road – Report Filed Hubbardston Police Log 8:20 a.m. Fraud Bushy Lane – Main Street – Vehicle Towed 4:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Report Filed 6:29 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Pleasantdale Road – Vehicle Removed 10:14 a.m. Unwanted Party Maple East County Road – Ambulance Signed 6 p.m. Fire, Electrical Emergency Sunday, Nov. 29 Thursday, Dec. 3 Worcester Road – Citation Issued Avenue – Investigated Refusal Inwood Road – Investigated 8:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:46 p.m. Health Hazard Gardner 2:03 p.m. Complaint Maple Avenue – 7:07 p.m. Fire, Arcing Wires Forest Worcester Road – Citation Issued Road – Services Rendered Saturday, Dec. 5 Officer Advised Friday, Dec. 4 Hill Drive – Referred to Other Agency 5:19 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 3:45 p.m. Fraud Briarwood Road – 12:18 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 7:15 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Monday, Nov. 30 Gardner Road – Criminal Complaint Morgan Road – Vehicle Removed Report Filed Anthony Drive – Public Assist Joanna Drive – Report Filed 2:32 p.m. Fraud Underwood Road Summons: Rebecca L. Fischer, 46, 3:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 4:23 p.m. Fraud Marjorie Lane – 12:36 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 7:37 p.m. Fire, Explosion Maple – Report Filed Gardner Gardner Road – Removed Hazard Report Filed Street – Citation Issued Avenue – Negative Contact 2:40 p.m. Fraud Thompson Road – License Suspended, Operate Motor 5:07 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 4:52 p.m. Fraud Arrowhead Way – 9:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 9:32 p.m. Fire, Electrical Emergency Report Filed Vehicle With Worcester Road – Vehicle Towed Report Filed Street – Vehicle Towed Campbell Street – Referred to Other 6:50 p.m. Fraud Barre Road – 8:48 p.m. Fire, Electrical 11:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple Agency Wednesday, Dec. 2 Officer Advised Emergency Ragged Hill Road – Wednesday, Dec. 2 Avenue – Citation Issued 9:55 p.m. Trespassing Maple 5:42 p.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Referred to Other Agency 12:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 12:01 p.m. Disturbance, Person(s) Avenue – Officer Spoke to Party Elm Street – Transported to Hospital Friday, Dec. 4 9:18 p.m. Fire, Explosion New Paxton Road – Written Warning Miles Road – Criminal Complaint 10:09 p.m. Fire, Arcing Wires Maple 6:10 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Westminster Road – Investigated 8:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Summons: Terri M. Shirley, 51, Avenue – Referred to Other Agency Paxton Road – Vehicle Towed Whitinsville 9:13 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Disorderly Conduct; Disturbing the Sunday, Dec. 6 Paxton Road – Citation Issued Peace 6:58 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency 9:30 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 1:26 p.m. Fraud Joanna Drive – Watson Lane – Ambulance Signed Hardwick Police Log Paxton Road – Written Warning Report Filed Refusal 9:56 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 3:12 p.m. Harassment Maple For the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 7, Main Street – Report Taken Accident Barre Road – Services the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 8:12 p.m. Phone – Identity Theft Rendered Department conducted 55 building/prop- Collins Road – Report Taken 4:58 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency erty checks, 1 animal call, 7 emergency Bridge Street – Transported to Hospital 911 calls, 9 safety hazards, 10 radar Friday, Dec. 4 4:58 p.m. Initiated – Safety Hazard Petersham Police Log assignments, 16 directed/area patrols, 7 9:38 a.m. Initiated – Suspicious Barre Road – Removed Hazard traffic controls, 2 identity thefts, 1 motor Activity Petersham Road – Investigated 5:40 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard vehicle accident and 9 motor vehicle 10:16 a.m. Phone – Medical North Road – Services Rendered Monday, Nov. 2 Street – Negative Contact Main Street – Dispatch Handled stops in the town of Hardwick. Emergency Hardwick Road – 6:40 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency 2:46 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Transported to Hospital High Street – Transported to Hospital New Salem Road – Services Rendered Sunday, Nov. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 24 Monday, Nov. 30 2:55 p.m. Other – Suspicious 6:46 p.m. Phone –Safety Hazard 4:24 p.m. Safety Hazard North 11:31 a.m. 911 Misdial East Street – 10:37 a.m. Suspicious Activity 2:22 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency Activity Fiske Road – Officer Handled Czesky Road – Services Rendered Main Street – Taken/Referred to Other Spoken To Hardwick Road – Investigated Church Lane – Transported to Hospital 7:07 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 9:51 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Agency 9:09 p.m. Alarm North Street – Stop Petersham Road – Written Petersham Road – Removed Hazard Transferred Call to C1 Wednesday, Nov. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 1 Warning Tuesday, Nov. 3 2:21 p.m. Fraud Petersham Police 5:05 p.m. 911 – Misdial Off Ruggles 9:17 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Sunday, Dec. 6 12:35 p.m. Larceny/Theft/Shoplifting Tuesday, Nov. 17 Department – Report Taken Street – Services Rendered Stop Lower Road – Citation Issued 1:06 a.m. Phone – Medical Alarm West Road – Officer Handled 4:43 a.m. Animal Call Common Church Lane – Services Rendered Street – Services Rendered Thursday, Nov. 26 Wednesday, Dec. 2 Saturday, Dec. 5 8:22 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Saturday, Nov. 7 12:10 p.m. Assist Other Agency 6:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 11:48 a.m. Phone – Suspicious 2:46 p.m. 911 – Safety Hazard Main Street – Taken/Referred to Other 10:10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Hardwick Road – Services Rendered Road – Citation Issued Activity Main Street – Spoken To Lower Road – Removed Hazard Agency Main Street – Citation Issued 1:50 p.m. Scam Nichewaug Road – 1:42 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency 3:02 p.m. Phone – Fire, Other 11:11 p.m. Phone – Medical 3:09 p.m. Larceny/Theft/Shoplifting Report Taken Friday, Nov. 27 Main Street – Transported to Hospital Lower Road – Services Rendered Emergency Church Lane – Transported Nichewaug Road – Investigated 3:27 p.m. Assist Other Agency 1:44 p.m. Hazardous Incident East 5:37 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 3:05 p.m. 911 – Safety Hazard to Hospital Oakham – Services Rendered Street – Officer Handled Stop Lower Road – Citation Issued Lower Road – Taken/Referred to Other Tuesday, Nov. 10 10:22 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Agency Monday, Dec. 7 12:56 p.m. Trespass New Salem Wednesday, Nov. 18 Saturday, Nov. 28 Stop Lower Road – Citation Issued 1:13 p.m. Radio – Safety Hazard 7:56 a.m. Initiated – Safety Hazard Road – Spoken To 2:30 a.m. Alarm North Street – 9:01 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Lower Road – Taken/Referred to Other Turkey Street – Dispatch Handled Transferred Call to C1 Road – Written Warning Thursday, Dec. 3 Agency Wednesday, Nov. 11 10:27 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 5:48 p.m. Other – Identity Theft 3:42 p.m. Radio – Motor Vehicle 2:26 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Thursday, Nov. 19 Road – Citation Issued Main Street – Written Warning 9:05 a.m. 911/Hang-up Call Glen 11:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Town 3:21 p.m. Medical Emergency New Valley Road – Spoken To Common – Written Warning Salem Road – Transported to Hospital 10:46 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New 1:07 p.m. Safety Hazard Monson Salem Road – Citation Issued Turnpike Road – Removed Hazard Oakham Police Log Thursday, Nov. 12 1:46 p.m. Medical Alarm Barre Road 2:01 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 7:28 a.m. Suspicious Activity Spring – Spoken To Road – Citation Issued Street – Call Cancelled 4:26 p.m. 911 Misdial East Street – Tuesday, Dec. 1 Secured North Brookfield Road – Citation 10:01 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Friday, Nov. 20 Dispatch Handled 10:49 a.m. Assist Other Police 10;03 a.m. Fraud Old Turnpike Issued Salem Road – Written Warning 12:46 p.m. Medical Emergency Department South Barre – Report Filed Road – Information Given 5:18 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:54 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East North Main Street – Transported to Sunday, Nov. 29 11:01 a.m. Fraud Old Turnpike Worcester Road – Citation Issued Street – Written Warning Hospital 9:24 a.m. Medical Emergency North Wednesday, Dec. 2 Road – Information Given 9:46 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 6:56 p.m. Complaint Nelson Road – Main Street – Transported to Hospital 2:34 p.m. Complaint Stone Road – 2:50 p.m. Breaking and Entering Worcester Road – Written Warning Friday, Nov. 13 Services Rendered 3:15 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Information Taken In-Progress, Residential North 9:35 a.m. Safety Hazard Pat Connor South Main Street – Services Rendered Brookfield Road – Area Patrolled Saturday, Dec. 5 Road – Removed Hazard Saturday, Nov. 21 Thursday, Dec. 3 9:08 a.m. Fire, Motor Vehicle 9:48 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Monday, Nov. 30 4:14 a.m. Alarm, Residential Old Friday, Dec. 4 Accident Old Turnpike Road – Saturday, Nov. 14 Salem Road – Written Warning 7:05 a.m. Safety Hazard New Salem Turnpike Road – Building Checked/ 12:50 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Transported to Hospital 8:53 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 4:25 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop South Road – Taken/Referred to Other Agency Road – Written Warning Main Street – Written Warning 10:22 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre 10:08 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New 4:53 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Road – Written Warning Salem Road – Written Warning Road – Written Warning 11:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accident 2:22 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Hardwick Road – Spoken To NFPA urges caution when decorating with Road – Written Warning Monday, Nov. 23 2:22 p.m. Suspicious Activity Briggs candles and electrical lighting 6:04 p.m. 911 Misdial South Main 2:13 p.m. 911/Hang-up Call North Road – Services Rendered REGION - As families average of two civilian deaths, 20 open flames or other heat sourc- find creative ways to cele- civilian injuries, and $11.1 miles. brate Halloween in response to lion in direct property damage Teach children to stay away New Braintree Police Log COVID-19, the National Fire per year. from open flames, including Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA offers these remind- jack-o-lanterns with candles in For the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 5:47 a.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Vehicle Towed urges everyone to keep fire safety ers to make sure everyone’s them. the Hardwick/New Braintree Police Stop Barre Road – Written Warning 1:52 p.m. Initiated – Safety Hazard Department conducted 21 building/ 5:51 a.m. 911 – Animal Call Barre Gilbertville Road – Removed Hazard in mind, particularly when deco- Halloween celebrations don’t go Provide children with flash- property checks, 3 radar assign- Road – Dispatch Handled 3:20 p.m. Radio – Motor Vehicle rating with candles and electrical from “boo” to “boo-hoo”: lights to carry for lighting or ments, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 6 Accident West Brookfield Road – lighting. Use a battery-operated candle glow sticks as part of their cos- motor vehicle stops, 19 directed/area Friday, Dec. 4 Vehicle Towed “Because typical Halloween or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns. tumes. patrols, 9 safety hazards, 7 traffic con- 11:16 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard 3:20 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard activities like trick-or-treating Dried flowers, cornstalks, People can visit the NFPA trols, 1 animal call and 2 emergency Hardwick Road – Dispatch Handled Moore Road – Taken/Referred to Other 911 calls in the town of New Braintree. 9:47 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Agency may be curtailed or even can- and crepe paper catch fire easily. Halloween safety page for more Stop Hardwick Road – Citation Issued 3:27 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard celed in some communities, we Keep all decorations away from resources of how to stay safe. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Ravine Road – Services Rendered suspect an even bigger focus on open flames and other heat sourc- Frightfully fun activities for kids 4:10 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Saturday, Dec. 5 3:58 p.m. Radio – Safety Hazard Halloween decorating in and es like light bulbs and heaters. can be found on NFPA’s Sparky Hardwick Road – Services Rendered 10:42 a.m. 911 – Medical Thompson Road – Taken/Referred to around homes this year,” said When using electrical light- the Fire Dog® homepage. Emergency Letendre Lane – Other Agency Wednesday, Dec. 2 Transported to Hospital 4:56 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice pres- ing to decorate your home, make Founded in 1896, NFPA® is 4:51 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 11:29 a.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Worcester Road – Could Not Locate ident of Outreach and Advocacy. sure it is used in accordance with a global self-funded nonprofit Stop Gilbertville Road – Citation Issued West Brookfield Road – Taken/Referred 8:07 p.m. Radio – Safety Hazard “We urge everyone to careful- the manufacturer’s instructions. organization devoted to eliminat- 9:07 p.m. Radio – Safety Hazard to Other Agency Barre Road – Taken/Referred to Other ly consider fire safety to ensure Some lights are only for indoor ing death, injury, property and Hardwick Road – Services Rendered 1:38 p.m. Radio – Motor Vehicle Agency that celebrations remain festively or outdoor use, but not both. economic loss due to fire, electri- Thursday, Dec. 3 Accident West Brookfield Road – spooky, not hazardous.” Use clips, not nails, to hang cal and related hazards. The asso- According to NFPA, candles lights so the cords do not get ciation delivers information and are among the leading causes of damaged. knowledge through more than heal and bring people together in actions, where we confess our sins SERMONS Christ, in the church and with one and seek redemption from our U.S. home fires. NFPA’s latest Remember to keep exits clear 300 consensus codes and stan- continued from page 9 U.S. Home Candle Fires report of decorations so nothing blocks dards, research, training, educa- another in their families, commu- powerful Lord and Saviour. We are shows that an annual average of escape routes. Make sure all tion, outreach and advocacy; and temptations, and begin the ministry nities; and it is a power that wants called to straighten the path for the 7,610 home fires are started by smoke alarms are working. by partnering with others who of healing and driving out of evil to heal nations and the world from Lord’s work in us! candles, resulting in 81 deaths, For families still planning to share an interest in furthering the spirits, and create a group of people destruction. May God help us to humbly 677 injuries and $278 million in attend Halloween parties or go NFPA mission. For more infor- around Him who would carry forth Christmas is therefore a time seek forgiveness and remove the direct property damage. In addi- trick-or-treating: mation, visit www.nfpa.org. All the work of God. His power would to celebrate this powerful Child obstacles in our way that prevent us tion, an average of 770 home When choosing costumes, stay NFPA codes and standards can be be witnessed and experienced by of God, who is such a mystery to from really experiencing the amaz- fires started when decorations away from long trailing fabric viewed online for free at www. many who followed Him. us, but is so very real in our lives. ing grace of God in our lives. May ignited. These fires caused an that could come in contact with nfpa.org/freeaccess. IV. The Power of Advent and Advent is a time to reflect on our we be open to receive the blessing Christmas imperfect lives in the face of our of the Son and the Holy Spirit in This introduction of Mark perfect Messiah who wants to take our lives every day. May we expe- speaks to the power of Advent and all our sins and weaknesses and rience the power of love and joy THE BARRE GAZETTE – Serving the towns of Barre, Christmas. It reveals the intent transform our lives in loving ser- in our lives as we look forward to of God to restore God’s people vice to God and one another. celebrating Christmas together! Hardwick, Hubbardston,New Braintree, North Brookfield, to their original relationship with We, and the whole world are God. It is a divine power beyond called into the wilderness also, Amen Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 all forces that want to destroy, a where we must face ourselves, Pastor Margaret Keyser power that wants to restore and our hearts and our minds and our Barre Congregational Church December 10, 2020 • Barre Gazette • Page 11

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