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Mailed to every home in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge Vol. 1, No. 19 Complimentary Home Delivery, 75 cents on newsstands ONLINE: www.blackstonevalleytribune.com “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Friday, February 8, 2008 Northbridge High warned by NEASC will still keep — it was so alarmed about the effects of some $2.6 mil- SCHOOL JUDGED TO BE BELOW EXPECTATIONS lion in budget cuts for 2007-08, it sent a delegation of observers in BY THOMAS MATTSON riculum and that the town is not Report’ and the report of a commis- December to check out the situation TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER providing adequate support for the sion directed to visit the high at Northbridge High School. In addi- NORTHBRIDGE — It was a word high school. school, and continued the school’s tion to continuing its accreditation, of encouragement and also a slap on In a Jan. 28 letter to Northbridge accreditation.” the NEASC’s commission “placed the wrist. High School Principal Christine But a level of criticism followed the school on warning for concerns While continuing its accredita- Johnson, Pamela Gray-Bennett, that School Superintendent Paul regarding adherence to the commis- tion of Northbridge High School, director of the Commission on Soojian said is meted out to only two sion’s standards for accreditation on the agency that passes judgment on Public Secondary Schools of the or three of the roughly 360 school mission and expectations, curricu- most of the schools and colleges in New England Association of districts in Massachusetts in any lum, and community resources for New England has issued a rare Schools and Colleges (NEASC), said given year. In fact, although the edu- learning.” warning to Northbridge High the commission at its Jan. 13 meet- cation commission was scheduled to Because of a budget that forced School that it is not living up to ing “reviewed the combined come to Northbridge for an inspec- the school system to lay off 55 teach- expectations in its mission and cur- deferred ‘Substantive Change tion tour in late spring — dates it Paul Soojian Turn To WARNED page A10 Linwood wants mail delivery BY THOMAS MATTSON TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — Some 180 Linwood residents are petitioning their local post office to provide door-to-door delivery. In a recent appearance before the Board of Selectmen, Robert Parker Jr., of Nolet Street, said there had been “numerous attempts in the past both by individuals and with street efforts to obtain mail delivery with no success…” The latest denial from Postmaster Vickie Robinson was last October, Parker said. “No one to my knowledge has fol- lowed up their request for mail delivery to the Board of Selectmen and to both our state and federal officials,” Parker declared of the other efforts to gain mail delivery. He told selectmen he sought their support and expressed a desire to have them contact U.S. Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry, Thomas Mattson photo Congressman Richard Neal, State Sen. Richard Moore, and State Rep. Linwood residents have sent a petition to the local post office requesting home deliv- George Peterson. ery of their mail. “As taxpayers and voters of this town,” he told selectmen, “we Jan. 14 letter to the U.S. Postal Moreover, Parker pointed out, should be entitled to the benefits Service, with attention to Robinson. there are 27 businesses along those other residents receive from In referring to the petition for Providence Road and a portion of Thomas Mattson photo their respective post offices in both “door-to-door” mail delivery in Linwood Avenue, Prunier Street Mitchell and Alysa Cohen at home with their daughter Ariella. Whitinsville and Rockdale.” Linwood, Parker noted Linwood and off Providence Lane. Linwood The town of Northbridge is made encompasses 20 different streets Avenue is on the west side of Route up of five villages, three of which — with more than 270 residences and 122 and Linwood Street is to the Whitinsville, Rockdale and Linwood more than 560 residents, according east. — have post offices. to the 2007 street listing book pub- HONEYMOON Parker also read to selectmen a lished by Northbridge. Turn To MAIL page A6 SNAPSHOTS UniBank ups fuel assistance fund COHENS CREATE JOURNAL OF TRIP MATCHES PREVIOUS GRANT TO HELP VALLEY’S NEEDY FAMILIES

BY ANDY LEVIN $85,000 to home heating assistance said. “Clearly, the need is there.” BY THOMAS MATTSON tor nearly a century later. There TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER since the program’s inception seven Redding called the fuel assistance TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER is a restaurant in Roswell, New REGION — UniBank has con- years ago. The grants are awarded fund “a management-suggested, DOUGLAS — A million bats Mexico, where some people think tributed an additional $10,000 to its by the Worcester Community board approved program.” flew out from under a bridge, eat- aliens landed in 1955, called “The fuel assistance fund, in an effort to Action Council (WCAC), which also “It’s very much in line with what ing all the bugs in Austin, Texas. Crash Site Café.” help residents combat the rising administers federal fuel assistance we do and it has our enthusiastic Dolly Parton sang one place Someone taped a “Kerry” slo- cost of heating a home. problems. support,” he said. “The fuel assis- and Bob Dylan another. The gan in 2004 on a sign that The Whitinsville-based bank The large majority of recipients tance fund has been a tremendous Confederacy was founded in the announced the entrance to donated $10,000 to the fund earlier of the first round of grants were success, with the need for additional State Capitol in Montgomery, Crawford, Texas, the hometown this winter. That money was deplet- senior citizens trying to make ends funds growing daily.We are happy to Alabama, only a short distance of President George W. Bush. ed within a month, when $250 grants meet, according to Kenneth play our part in assisting those in from where Rosa Parks refused to They gazed at a pool — at the were awarded to 40 households Redding, UniBank’s president and the Blackstone Valley who need give up her seat on a bus and across the Valley. CEO. assistance in meeting the ever- Turn To COHENS page A8 Martin Luther King Jr. was a pas- The UniBank Fuel Assistance “It’s a big problem, which is why Fund has now contributed some we made a second contribution,” he Turn To FUEL page A10 Uxbridge mulling wind farm BY ANDY LEVIN lower electricity bills for the locations and we’re right on the TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER town if wind turbine projects at cusp of having enough wind,” UXBRIDGE — Proposed the capped Hazel Street landfill Bombara said. “With the new law changes in state law regulating and the “100-Acre lot” on Sutton that may be coming in, it would wind power could allow this Street are deemed economically be feasible.” municipality to achieve a degree feasible after a state survey is Legislation to amend the of energy independence. conducted later this month. state’s net metering law has been Selectmen here have been con- Department of Public Works included in both the House and templating means to reduce the Superintendent Lawrence Senate energy bills. Chris Clark, town’s consistently increasing Bombara has been researching a project manager with the cost of utilities for some time as whether wind power could be a Massachusetts Technology part of an effort to control spend- practical option here since last Collaborative (MTC), explained ing. May. the new law includes a provision The endeavor could pay off in “We did a survey at the two to raise the state’s cap on renew- able energy projects, thus allow- ing municipalities to receive a higher percentage of electricity credit. A2,3 ...... LOCAL “It would be the difference A4, 5...... OPINION between wholesale and retail value,” Clark said. A7 ...... OBITUARIES INSIDE Without changes to the law, the Photo courtesy of ourworldfoundation.org. 6 56525 10401 5 Turn To WIND page A9 Uxbridge’s future? A wind farm in the United Kingdom. 2 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Uxbridge truck driver scores $10M TRIBUNE ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK “If we go too many more years like this, we may not meet graduation requirements.” — Northbridge School Superintendent Paul Soojian, after the high school was placed on warning status by the NEASC. OPEN TO CLOSE Northbridge Town Manager (508) 234-2095 Northbridge Town Clerk (508) 234-2001 Northbridge Middle School, Pleasant Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-8718 Northbridge Elementary School, 87 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville (508) 234-5264 Northbridge High School, Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville (508) 234-6221 Balmer School, Crescent Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-8161 Grammar & Primary Schools, Cross Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-6346 Special Education Department. 87 Linwood Ave. Whitinsville (508) 234-8701 Douglas Town Manager (508) 476-4000, ext. 101 Douglas Town Clerk (508) 476-4000 Douglas Elementary School, Gleason Court, Douglas (508) 476-2154 Douglas Intermediate School, 21 Davis St., Douglas (508) 476-3332 Early Childhood Center, 29 Depot St., Douglas (508) 476- 4034 UXBRIDGE — A local trucker collected the cargo of a Snay,pictured here at left with Executive Director Mark Special Education Department, 29 Depot St., Douglas (508) lifetime when he won $10 million playing the Billion Cavanagh, bought the lucky ticket at the Cumberland 476-4035 Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Farms in Hopedale. The store will receive a $50,000 com- Uxbridge Town Manager Daniel Snay,a truck driver who hauls boats up and down mission on the sale. (508) 278-8600 the East Coast, received his first of 20 annuity checks for Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever pro- Uxbridge Town Clerk $500,000 before taxes Jan. 28 at Lottery headquarters in duced by any American lottery with more than $1 billion (508) 278-3156 Braintree. in prizes. The game offers 10 instant prizes of $10 million Uxbridge High School, 62 Capron St., Uxbridge (508) 278- “I’m gonna keep driving,” said Snay, who plans on and 130 instant prizes of $1 million. Since the game 8633 investing most of his winnings and helping his five chil- debuted in the fall, four players have a won $10 million Taft Elementary School, 16 Granite St., Uxbridge (508) 278- dren. “One is about to start law school.” while another 39 have won $1 million instant prizes. 8643 Whitin Intermediate School, 120 Granite St., Uxbridge (508) 278-8640 Special Education (508) 278-8654 Veterans Agent (Northbridge, Douglas, Uxbridge) Woman killed in Hill Street crash Ken Trajanowski (508) 234-9808 BY ANDY LEVIN which occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, THE STATS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER approximately 200 feet south of Goldthwaite Road. Owner-Occupied Housing Units NORTHBRIDGE — A Whitinsville woman was killed Police said both motor vehicles were totaled upon after succumbing to traumatic injuries she suffered in a impact. Fire departments from Northbridge and Grafton responded to the scene and were forced to use the Jaws of two-car accident on Hill Street last Tuesday evening. Town . . .With mortgage or contract to purchase Life to pull both accident victims from their vehicles. The Joan Curtis, 46, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, the morning Auburn ...... 3,180 Uxbridge and Grafton police departments provided assis- after police say her northbound Volkswagon Jetta crossed Brimfield ...... 607 tance as well, rerouting traffic away from the accident into the opposite lane and struck a Subaru Forester station Brookfield ...... 467 scene for about two hours. wagon head on. Charlton ...... 2,224 The women were traveling alone in their cars. They were The driver of the Subaru, Robyn Mowry, 49, also of Douglas ...... 1,452 transported by ambulance to the Balmer School, where two Whitinsville, was in serious condition at UMass Memorial Dudley ...... 1,556 LifeFlight helicopters flew them to the Worcester hospital. Medical Center in Worcester following the accident. Holland ...... 559 The investigation is being conducted by Lt. Timothy Curtis, a mother of two sons, was a lifetime resident of Leicester ...... 1,960 Labrie, Sgt. Shawn Heney, and Patrolmen Joshua Nadeau the Blackstone Valley. She was employed as a kitchen Northbridge ...... 1,984 and Matthew Leonard, of the police department, and Sgt. designer at Lowes in Framingham and had previously Oxford ...... 2,706 Peter Murphy and Troopers Steven Marsh and Daniel worked at Uxbridge District Court. Her funeral was held Southbridge ...... 1,530 Nicoloro, of the Massachusetts State Police Accident Saturday,Feb. 2. Spencer ...... 1,656 Reconstruction Unit. Police received several calls reporting the accident, Sturbridge ...... 1,512 Uxbridge ...... 2,010 Wales ...... 341 NEWS BRIEFS Webster ...... 1,911 SUNRISE/SUNSET Waters Farm Preservation elects officers Saturday, Feb. 9 —— 6:53 a.m. —— 5:13 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 —— 6:52 a.m. —— 5:14 p.m. SUTTON — Waters Farm Preservation Inc., a non- generations of the Waters family and is believed to be Monday, Feb. 11 —— 6:50 a.m. —— 5:15 p.m. profit organization dedicated to developing and main- the site of the first commercial apple production in Tuesday, Feb. 12 —— 6:49 a.m. —— 5:16 p.m. taining Waters Farm in historic West Sutton as a liv- the country. The Waters family helped to shape our Wednesday, Feb. 13 — 6:48 a.m.—— 5:18 p.m. ing history and education center, has announced the community and the country, serving as legislators, Thursday, Feb. 14 — 6:46 a.m. —— 5:19 p.m. election of its officers and board members for 2008. inventors, shopkeepers, farmers and historians. Its Friday, Feb. 15 ——— 6:45 a.m. —— 5:20 p.m. Kenneth Kelley was elected president, Patricia legacy has been passed on through the generosity of Nedoroscik was elected vice-president, and Kristin Dorothea Waters Moran, whose desire to preserve the UNICIPAL EETINGS Perro was elected treasurer. Robert Anderson, Norma Waters Farm and all of its beauty led her to donate M M Bedrosian, Philip Berube, Patricia Nedoroscik, and the property and contents to the town of Sutton in NORTHBRIDGE Martin Shaw were also elected to the Board of 1974. Monday, Feb. 11 Directors, joining existing board members Kenneth Waters Farm will be hosting many events through- The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Kelley, Francis Donnelly, Pennie Putnam Linder, out 2008, including the popular Donkey and Mule Tuesday, Feb. 12 James Graves, Pamela Beaton, Pamela Gurney Show on July 19, the return of Jukebox, the Beatles The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the high school. Farnham, and Beverly Brown. tribute band, on Aug. 16, and the 29th annual Fall The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Waters Farm is an historic property that marked its Farm Days on Oct. 4-5 250th anniversary in 2007. The main house, construct- For more information, please visit www.waters- UXBRIDGE ed in 1757, and surrounding grounds were home to six farm.com or contact the farm at (508) 865-0101. Monday, Feb. 11 The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Wednesday, Feb. 13 UXBRIDGE AUTO, INC. The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. March 4 406 North Main Street • (Rt. 122) • North Uxbridge The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the high school. 05 Dodge Grand Caravan $11,495 07 Ford Focus $11,495 DOUGLAS All power, One Owner, 61,000 miles Auto, AC, PW, PL, Factory Warranty 23,000 miles Tuesday, Feb. 5 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee $13,995 Sunroof, 40,000 miles 07 Chevy Malibu LS $12,495 The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Auto, AC, 21,700 miles Hathaway Tuesday, Feb. 12 05 Nissan Altima 2.5S $13,995 The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. “Your local dealer Auto, AC, PW, PL, 29,200 miles 07 Pontiac Grand Prix $14,995 Transmission Auto, AC, 8,500 miles Wednesday, March 5 for 30 Years!” The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. $500 Gas Card with purchase of advertised vehicle. 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AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH The Blackstone Valley Tribune is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate report- Brittany Stockwell May Labonte Andy Duclos Richard Boucher ing, mistakes can occur. Uxbridge Uxbridge Sutton Douglas Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand “Chicken — I “Fish — filet “Steak — grilled “Sirloin steak — it’s corner of page A3 in a timely just love it!” of sole baked. ” filet mignon.” just good and tender.” manner. If you find a mistake, call (508) 234-2107 during normal business hours. During non- business hours, leave a message What’s your in the editor’s voice mailbox. PEOPLE POLL The editor will return your favorite food? phone call. Sutton planners reject truck stop plan BY THOMAS MATTSON He said his client needed to digest his alter- the uses proposed by the applicant appear to Northbridge side of the Sutton town line. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE natives. constitute ‘trucking services’ or ‘other trans- In a Nov.27, 2007 letter to the Planning Board, SUTTON — The Planning Board here has Eichman, in his Jan. 2 letter to the Planning portation services.’” Lane said the owner of Oakhurst Farm had rejected a proposal to build a truck stop off Board, noted the board had sought an opinion The OLI district was established by the town asked that its request for Planning Board Oakhurst Road. on whether a special permit was allowable in 1989. There are no gas stations in the OLI dis- approval of a site plan review and special per- The board took the action Jan. 28 after under the town’s zoning bylaw for the uses pro- trict. However, there are gas stations in the V mit for the proposed Oakhurst Farm Travel receiving an opinion from town counsel advis- posed by Oakhurst Farm Plaza. The counsel and B2 districts. Plaza on Lasell Road in Northbridge and ing that the project is not allowed under local noted the applicant wanted to construct a trav- “Counsel for the applicant argues that a gaso- Oakhurst Road in Sutton be withdrawn with- zoning bylaws. el center, or “truck stop,” at 25 Oakhurst Road line station should be classified as a ‘store sell- out prejudice. The Planning Board had considered the pro- that would include a station selling gasoline ing goods to the public,’” Eichman wrote, “but “Because of the uncertainty that has arisen posal put forth by Oakhurst Farms for several and diesel fuel. The truck stop was to include a I see no indication in the 1999 amendments to concerning the proposed use on the portion of months. The board had a hearing on the matter convenience store, diner, sit-down restaurant, the Zoning Bylaw that town meeting intended the project located in Northbridge,” Lane set for Monday,Jan. 7, but after the opinion ren- parking for semi-tractor-trailer trucks and to move gasoline stations from the more specif- wrote, “it appears that both the town and the dered by Jonathan Eichman, of Kopelman & cars, and showers, laundry and computer ic category of ‘automobile repair, automobile applicant would be better served by reexamin- Paige, Sutton’s town counsel, Henry Lane, rep- hookups for truck drivers. services, and garages’ to the more general cate- ing development alternatives and working resenting Oakhurst Farms, asked for a contin- The site, Eichman noted, is in the Office and gory of ‘stores selling goods to the public…’” toward a resolution of the questions concern- uation. He also said a full board would be advis- Light Industry (OLI) zoning district. Eichman observed that as a general rule of ing permitted uses in the B-3 (Business-3) zone able, and noted that only four of the five mem- “In my opinion,” Eichman wrote, “the gaso- statutory construction, the specific controls as before continuing with the public hearing bers of the Planning Board were present. A line station proposed by the applicant is prop- against the general. process.” majority of at least four votes is required for erly classified under the Zoning Bylaw as ‘auto- He further held that none of the proposed At that time, Lane said in a telephone inter- approval of a special permit, according to state mobile repair, automobile services, and uses are “trucking services,” as the phrase is view that Oakhurst, in spite of the applicant’s law garages.’” used in the Zoning Bylaw. decision not to put any of the project within “With only four members [of the Planning As such, he said, “the gasoline station pro- Oakhurst Farm earlier withdrew its applica- Northbridge, would go ahead with the Sutton Board] here,” said Lane, “we would rather not posed is prohibited in the OLI district as a pri- tion to locate the major portion of 107 parking portion of the project, which includes the proceed. Obviously it’s a rather controversial mary use.” places for diesel tractor-trailers off Lasell Road buildings and other facilities. Now that is moot. issue. We’d rather proceed with a full board.” Moreover, the counsel continued, “none of (an extension of Oakhurst Road) on the Court sustains indictment in murder case “Our Harbro Experience...” BY ANDY LEVIN knocked unconscious and fell to the ground after receiving TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER a single punch in the mouth from Rondeau. “...Our experience is one that we won’t soon UXBRIDGE — A Worcester Superior Court judge has The Worcester Police Department notified Uxbridge forget, and one that we have already shared upheld the indictment of a Connecticut man accused of police of an assault involving substantial head injuries, murdering Whitinsville’s Nicholas Luciano during an court documents say,after a witness had taken Luciano to with many friends and family members. While altercation outside of Kapi’s Pub in September 2006. the hospital. Uxbridge Police Officer Daniel Deveau stated in the past we have dreaded the car buying The attorney for Randy Rondeau, 44, of Thompson, he spoke with the witness at approximately 5 a.m. the fol- Conn., had filed a motion requesting that the murder lowing morning. The witness, who identified himself as process, in the future we won’t hesitate to call charge be dismissed or downgraded to manslaughter Luciano’s cousin, told the officer the victim had suffered a based on insufficient evidence presented to a grand jury. cracked skull and that a blood clot had formed near his Harbro and rest easy in the knowledge that Luciano, 42, succumbed to traumatic head injuries a brain. we won’t get taken for a ride!” month after the Sept. 3, 2006 incident outside the North Luciano was initially brought to UMass Memorial Main Street bar. Medical Center and later transferred to the hospital’s uni- Sincerely, Timothy Connolly, spokesman for Worcester County versity campus, where he lingered in a coma until his The Andrade Family District Attorney Joseph Early, said the court upheld the death. murder indictment on Jan. 25. Rondeau was arraigned on the murder charge Oct. 4, (Anne, Scott, Emma and Baby) Court documents state that the two men argued about 2006 at Uxbridge District Court. He had initially been Foxboro MA Rondeau’s niece before the fatal Labor Day weekend con- charged with assault before Luciano’s death. frontation. A witness’ account contained in the Uxbridge On Jan. 17, 2007, he was indicted on murder by a Police Department’s report states that Luciano was Worcester County Grand Jury.No trial date has been set. BIRTH “Trusted Since 1973” Desruisseauxs welcome Tracy Lynn TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Harbro Sales & Services, Inc. Harbro Sales & Services, Inc. UXBRIDGE — Tracy Lynn ter is Amy Lynn Desruisseaux. 546 Providence Rd. (Rt. 122) 103 Worcester Rd. (Rt. 12) Desruisseaux was born on at 11:46 Paternal grandparents are Rene Linwood, MA 01525 Webster, MA 01570 on Nov. 28, 2007. and Betty Desruisseaux, of She weighed 8 pounds and was Uxbridge. Her maternal grandpar- Phone: 508-234-6767 Phone: 508-943-6969 20.5 inches long. ents were the late Samuel and harbroauto.com Tracy’s parents are Brian and Shirley Kennedy, of Shrewsbury. Nicole Desruisseaux. Her big sis- “ASE Certified Service department for ALL of your SERVICE needs” 4 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE

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FRANK G. ANDY CHILINSKI LEVIN PRESIDENT & Top Spot EDITOR PUBLISHER Denied EDITORIAL n a way,I was saddened to see Fred Thompson Ipull out of the race for president. He seemed such a, what do they say, “com- pelling” figure on television. He was John Wayne and Henry Clay rolled into one person. Wind farm He would have looked like a president and even cartoons of Thompson would have left his mag- isterial bearing intact. I remember him as a spe- cial counsel during the Watergate hearings. I a bold step liked the fact he was from Tennessee. I was proud to be an American, thinking Fred hile the chance for success seems Thompson might make it. There were even high marginal now, Uxbridge would be hopes that he would be a dark horse once he got Wmost fortunate if its idea to estab- into office, pulling off all sorts of effective pro- lish a municipal wind farm ever comes to grams and taking no guff from Russia or Iran. fruition. But the flair he Not only would such a venture help the brought to the town government save money on electricity; Senate cham- it would set an important precedent for bers and to the USINGS other communities. M television Alternative, renewable forms of energy screen did not such as wind-generated power are healthy translate into not only for the environment, but also for a THOMAS the modern era municipality’s bottom line. Establishing of no-tie, open- MATTSON energy independence, even in small incre- necked white ments, is the best way to combat energy shirts. I suppose prices that will continue to rise because of there are some people who want to see whether a global dynamic of supply and demand. Christopher Hitchens has a hairy chest, so it’s In other words, the days of “affordable” okay for Hitchens to leave a couple of buttons energy derived from fossil fuels are gone unbuttoned to peek feminine interest during forever. The new wave of energy — barely a seminars before audiences in the hundreds. But ripple at present — will involve harnessing the image did not take with Fred Thompson, natural forms of energy such as wind, because somehow he belonged up there on the hydro and solar power, as well as the devel- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR wall of a third grade classroom with opment of new biomass fuels that are less Washington and Lincoln. He had the right stuff, expensive, readily available and relatively it seemed. clean. Whether or not this evolution is com- Or so one imagined. However, a glance at his pleted over the course of a decade’s time or Facts about global warming lobbying and other activities threw a wet blan- it takes a quarter century or more to ket on all those illusions. Clay did not become become a reality will depend in large part To the Editor: reason why we have observed noticeable tem- president, either. That set me to wondering who to state and federal leadership. There is no In his Jan. 25 column titled “A coming skep- perature increases just since the Industrial else I could think of who might have made an question, however, that alternative energy tic’s revival,” Miguel Guanipa heaps scorn on Revolution, and especially in recent years? impressive head of state but did not try to or will be a fact of life in the future. all evidence that the earth is experiencing What could be causing the melting of gla- failed. The Massachusetts Legislature has taken a global warming caused by human activities ciers and melting of ice at the poles that we Of course, coming from Minnesota, I have to sizeable step to make that future arrive such as burning fossil fuels. He claims the are observing? mention Harold Stassen, a Republican governor sooner rather than later by passing sepa- support of 400 legitimate scientists who We know that atmospheric carbon dioxide of that state at the age of 31. He tossed his hat rate versions of an energy bill that is reportedly oppose the claim of human- levels have increased dramatically just since into the ring every four years from 1948 to 1992, friendly toward renewable energy. Of great caused global warming. the start of the Industrial Revolution around later as a resident of Pennsylvania. There was importance is an element of the bill that I haven’t been able to find the report he 1800. We know that the burning of fossil fuels never much momentum for him except maybe would amend the state’s net metering law to refers to, but the number 400 is tiny by com- that began with the Industrial Revolution is in 1948, when Thomas Dewey won the make community wind farms such as the parison with the thousands of scientists who at least partly responsible for this increase in Republican nomination for president. Stassen one Uxbridge is pondering more cost-effec- accept the likelihood that human activities atmospheric carbon dioxide. And we know was a Navy officer in World War II and seemed tive. are involved in global warming! that carbon dioxide acts as a greenhouse gas, to have the right stuff. But people wound up pity- The hope here is that the state initiative It is important to be clear what the global keeping the earth from radiating heat into ing him because of his ambition. helps facilitate the local one. warming claim is. I think it can be stated sim- space. ply as the conclusion that the burning of fos- Doesn’t it make sense to conclude that A lot of people come up with celebrities they think would make a good president. Golfer IN PERSPECTIVE sil fuels is responsible for the magnitude of human burning of fossil fuels adds enough the currently observed warming trend. carbon dioxide to any natural sources to Arnold Palmer was given a look or two when he gripped the imagination of the sports world in What was expected to be a coronation was It is true that, over vast eons, the earth account for at least part of the increases in the late 1960s and early 1970s. instead an assassination. experiences great changes in its climate from atmospheric temperatures that we observe? But if anyone had a chance, it was news The Patriots’ 17-14 defeat at the hands of several causes: cyclical variation in the incli- I notice in the skeptics’ (and Guanipa’s) anchor Walter Cronkite. He was everybody’s the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII nation of earth’s axis toward and away from position an unwillingness to accept that a favorite would-be candidate. was not only shocking, but also the most the sun, changes in the shape of earth’s orbit small annual increase in the concentration of He seemed to know everything and, what was depressing point in New England sports around the sun, and the gradual movement of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could have more, he knew how to tell Americans what it history since the infamous night of Oct. 25, the point in its orbit at which the equinoxes such a compounding effect on the result. And meant. 1986. In case you have been fortunate occur. yet we all understand what happens to money Since it is still football season, maybe an NFL enough to have forgotten the latter, it went This normal warming and cooling happens compounded at 5 percent! player or coach would have made a good presi- like this: “Little roller up along first; over the course of hundreds of thousands of dent. In past eras, you could choose Vincent BEHIND THE BAG! It gets through years, not over years and decades, as we have JACK BARTHEL Lombardi, Tom Landry,Bud Wilkinson or,more Buckner!” experienced just recently. What could be the UXBRIDGE recently,Bill Bradley,a Princeton All-American What made last Sunday’s debacle in basketball player, a Rhodes Scholar and New Phoenix even more humiliating than that York Nicks star, and a senator from New Jersey. was that the Patriots were not only heavily Think of William Jennings Bryan, who ran favored to win the game, but also described Thanks for supporting pantry repeatedly for president, failing three times. by many as the greatest N.F.L. team of all To the Editor: each week. But, had he made it, would we have seen the time. The Northbridge Association of Churches For fear of excluding anyone, we would “Great Commoner,” the man who projected his Whether or not the franchise is able to psy- (NAC) Food Pantry has been richly blessed like to say thank you to all who have donated eloquence more than a city block with his chologically recover from such a devastat- throughout this past year. We would like to food, money,their time, or have prayed for us. “Cross of Gold” Speech in 1896, or the man ing loss remains to be seen. The guess here extend our heartfelt thanks to this communi- Many of these people do not wish to be for- Clarence Darrow made look ridiculous at the is that the Patriots will remain competitive, ty for showing such compassion to those in mally thanked or prefer to remain anony- Scopes “Monkey Trial” of 1925? There may be a but the golden age of pro football in New need and giving them hope. mous. parallel with Minnesota’s Hubert Humphrey. England may have come to an end. We are sincerely grateful for the congrega- Without your faithful support, we would One of the most dynamic freshman senators in tions of the 12 churches in the NAC, as well not be able to assist the 50-plus families who decades when he made his national debut in as many local businesses, organizations, come to us each month for help. Congress in 1948, Humphrey was said to have social agencies and schools. Also, for the We pray that God will continue to bless us advanced ideas that later jelled under President numerous families and individuals who in 2008. Kennedy into the Peace Corps. But his role as donate to the pantry on a regular basis and ROY WRIGHT Lyndon Johnson’s vice president was almost for food drives and other events that were KELLY LARIVIERE tragic. And then, in the summer of 1968, he organized to benefit the pantry. We also STEVE LARIVIERE presided over the national Democratic extend our deepest appreciation to our dedi- NAC COORDINATORS Convention in Chicago, when hundreds of cated volunteers who help to run the pantry youth were abused in the streets by Mayor Richard Daley. Again, Humphrey was the vic- tim of larger forces. In retrospect, he should Power plant meets needs have distanced himself from Daley and certain- ly from Daley’s police. Instead, he seemed mere- To the Editor: smokestack and cooling towers, as their pro- ly an extension of Johnson’s war policy.Had he Once again, the issue of power plants has posed size had been compared to those of the been elected, though, Humphrey might have surfaced in Uxbridge. older textile mills in the area. Frankly, the continued Johnson’s “Great Society” programs Some years have passed since the enact- “smokestacks” are an important footnote to and reversed the course of things in Vietnam. A THE ment of a “no power plant” bylaw here. the history of the area, as is the Whitin year after his defeat by Richard Nixon, During this time, many changes have boarding house in Rockdale, the “handsome Humphrey was inclining toward disengage- TRIBUNE occurred in the energy, environmental and brick building” pictured directly under the ment in Vietnam. It was too late. economic areas. model of the proposed power plant. Whether General Douglas MacArthur wanted to be The recent interconnection of Route 146 to one disagrees or concedes, the forefathers of president, but the man who used to work for 1-508-909-4063 the Massachusetts Turnpike has supple- their day considered them as a sign of pros- him, Dwight Eisenhower, was tapped by the mented growth in the area. The correspon- perity,and capitalism, good or bad. For one to Republicans. People under the age of 50 can ding need for electric power has caused a deny the impact of the mills on the have no idea how enormously popular WANT TO SOUND OFF? demand for more power plants that are fired Blackstone Valley is for one to deny history. MacArthur was. Until the Invasion of by cleaner natural gas. Presently, more than Uxbridge, like many towns in the Normandy on June 6, 1944, MacArthur loomed Sound Off is your 50 percent of power generation in the United Blackstone Valley, is in dire need of tax rev- much larger to Americans than Eisenhower. opportunity to speak States is derived from natural gas-fired enue to fund various infrastructure improve- But with his “Old Soldiers Never Die” speech to out about the impor- plants. The shift in fuel choice is due to more ments, which include schools made neces- the cadets at West Point in 1951, he reached a stringent emissions standards imposed by sary by the aforementioned growth in the point of melodrama that seemed all about him. tant issues of the day. the EPA to reduce nitrous oxide, hydrogen area. The struggle for those on a fixed Still, he did have accomplishments to back up The Tribune will pub- sulfide, and carbon monoxide and dioxide. income, the citizens who built the town, his ego. After all, he ran Japan for several years lish many of your responses each The economic and logistic reasons for grows more difficult daily as tax limitations and pulled off the surprise landing at Inchon in week, with preference given to matters choosing Uxbridge as a site are obvious: are overridden to fund such improvements. Korea. there is adequate cooling water, if necessary, Let us not make the same mistakes as in the Walter Mondale in 1984 and Michael Dukakis of local significance. Keep your com- treated water from the wastewater treatment past. Let the citizenry listen to the latest in 1988 failed to create excitement. Even Fred ments to the point and please avoid plant could be used. The Spectra natural gas power plant proposal before thumbing our Thompson did that, at least when he let people personal attacks and slander. pipeline is adjacent as the primary fuel sup- noses to sorely-needed revenue the plant will know he might run. In the end, it might have ply and the resultant power generated can be provide. been Thompson’s strength — his authoritative, E-mail your comments to: put into the electric grid nearby. calming effect — that did him in. Appearing in a [email protected]. Interestingly, the tone of the article sug- JONATHAN WHITE rodeo or as a paddle-wheel steamer captain gests that a major concern is the size of the UXBRIDGE might have helped. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 5 OPINION Getting ‘over the Hump’ Politics and voting dysfunction he December 1941 pilots flew up to 165 hours per Editor’s note: Kristina farewell address: steer clear of attack on Pearl Harbor month in order to pile up hours Reardon’s column was penned political parties. So many of T was part of a massive Y for rotation. Many pilots and on the eve of the Feb. 5 presiden- KRISTAL the issues we’re facing have move by Japan on Southeast M crewmen suffered from “opera- tial primary elections. to do with one party or the Asia. VIEW tional fatigue,” which when KLEAR other — and less to do with the The plan included cam- recognized by the flight sur- e’ll soon know who issues. Maybe it’s just me, but paigns against the geon caused them to be ground- won the primaries does is seem ironic to anyone Philippines, Malaysia, JOHN H. ed for rest. General Tunner Where in KRISTINA that the party that calls itself Singapore, and Burma changed the rotation schedule Massachusetts and REARDON pro-life also frequently cham- (Myanmar). BAKER to one year in theater and 750 Connecticut. In fact, we’ll pions the death penalty? Or In China, an extension of flying hours. After a personal soon know who won the pri- that the party that doesn’t is the Burma Road had been flight over the Hump, General maries in all the states where seemingly fine with abortion? constructed from the Burmese border to Tunner observed that it was safer to take a primaries were held on “Super Duper The line in the sand, to me, is a jagged one, Kunming by 200,000 Chinese laborers from bomb run deep into Germany than to fly Tuesday.” which leaves me more confused and cyni- 1937 to 1938 while the Japanese were wag- over the Hump from one friendly country Then, we’ll shout with glee or let out a cal than passionate about either side. ing war on China. The occupation of the to another. deep sigh, depending on our own personal But back to the primaries. Chinese coastland and the vulnerability of The Hump and its manpower require- inclinations and the results that follow. We’ve spent the past several months fol- the eastern portion of China to Japanese ments reached into Whitinsville. William J. Then we’ll discuss, hash and rehash, the lowing the Democratic and Republican surveillance and attack by air made an Spratt, a member of the Northbridge High months that led up to Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, candidates around, speculating about alternate route for war supplies vital to School class of 1939, enlisted in the U. S. and the few primaries that occurred Iowa, New Hampshire, and South China. The British used the Burma Road as Army Air Force at the age of 22. After earn- beforehand, perhaps even looking to the Carolina. Now we’ll know what the majori- a link to China before formal hostilities ing his wings at Chanute Field, Rantoul, few that are still yet to come. ty of America thinks after the 5th, and between Great Britain and Japan began. Ill., Bill Spratt found himself on his way to And then… we’ll start all over again, as then the parties can (finally) select their Supplies were landed at the port of the CBI theater, where he joined the pilots we prepare for the general election in candidates, and start the whole process of Rangoon (Yangon) and transported by rail who were flying supply missions over the November. campaigning all over again. Who knew a to Lashio, where the road began in Burma. Hump to China. During his tour, 1st Lt. It’s a frustrating process, where so much little state like Iowa, or the small New When the Japanese overran Burma in 1942, Spratt made 114 crossings between India energy is invested in primaries that span England state of New Hampshire, could be it became critical to find a substitute route and China around and over the majestic months since their dates are different so important in influencing the nation? to transport war supplies to China. With but treacherous Himalayas. At one time he state-by-state. And so much, at this time, is Neither has the most citizens or the most the closure of the Burma Road, the Allies was grounded by a flight surgeon for two invested in debate with the Democratic electors from the Electoral College. chose an air corridor from the Assam weeks because of operational fatigue. Once and Republican candidates that third party Why drag the whole process out, letting Valley in Northeast India to Sichuan during a stopover at an airbase in China, candidates, if ever mentioned at all, fall by little Iowa be so important and making the Province in Western China. The route was he met and shook hands with the wayside. blood pressure of so many normally calm about 550 miles in length and involved fly- Generalissimo Chiang Kai Chek. During Our political structure is set up so that Americans boil as they debate the effects ing over and around some of the most the Hump operation, 600 planes were lost. we have to choose between Democrat or of one primary over the other? It’s the treacherous mountains in the world — the Lieut. Spratt’s unit alone lost 40 out of 56 Republican, one or the other, because even most agonizing and drawn-out version of Himalayas. “Flying the Hump” was the aircraft. More than 1,300 crewmembers lost if we do, theoretically and constitutionally the exit polls announced on television name given to the flight. Traffic over the their lives on the mission. have the ability and the right to vote for halfway through the presidential elections Hump began in April 1942. The planes flew Another local connection in the saga of whomever we choose — heck, we could — where one figure or statistic has the from 13 airfields in India to nine fields in the Hump was Captain George L. write in Mickey Mouse if we really wanted power to sway the final results. China. Schedules were around the clock; Sasseville, the father of Northbridge DPW to — we know that so many people will vote Why not have a national primaries day? much of the flying was by instrument nav- Director Richard Sasseville. After a career either Democratic or Republican that our Then we could just get the whole thing igation. Each crossing took seven to eight of many years in the Georgia National vote only really counts if we choose one or over with, knowing that each person voted hours. Guard, Captain Sasseville was activated for the other. In recent history, even voting for for his or her candidate without thinking The Assam Valley of India is tucked in national service in 1940. In the ensuing a more popular third party candidate like about Iowa or any other state (consciously the formidable mountain vastness of the years, he found himself in charge of a proj- Ross Perot forces you to consider who or subconsciously). Himalayas. During the monsoon season, up ect constructing an airfield in Sichuan you’re really voting for: which candidate, But before I get ahead of myself — to 200 inches of rain falls making living Province of China. The field was a destina- Democrat or Republican, will get more or becoming disillusioned and actually think- conditions maximally unpleasant. During tion for CBI flights from the Assam Valley less votes because of your absent ing that what each one of us thinks mat- the dry season, daytime temperatures rise in India. In 1943, Captain Sasseville was Democratic or Republican vote, and who ters — I need to remember that little thing to 100 degrees, making surfaces of aircraft involved in a crash while traveling the dan- will pull ahead in the polls as a result. In called the Electoral College I mentioned too hot to work on. gerous route. He survived the crash and the game of voting, even those who would earlier. We only need remember the 2000 There had been no experience in con- was able to walk through rough and dan- like to champion a candidate outside one of election to know that in the end, we can ducting this type of airlift and the unique gerous terrain to safety. Captain Sasseville our two major parties often won’t because debate and argue, vote in the primaries geography was a challenge to both the left China in 1946 and resumed civilian life they know that ultimately, the president and in the general election, but that ironi- planes and their crews. The workhorse in Marlboro with his wife and two children. will be a Democrat or Republican — and if cally enough, the final result doesn’t have Douglas DC-3 was unable to fly at the One celebrity victim of the treacherous voting for a third party takes votes away as much to do with our individual votes as required altitudes. The Consolidated B-24 journey was CBS war correspondent Eric from the major party candidate they like we think. bomber with cargo capable modifications Sevareid. Mr. Sevareid bailed out of a C-46 best, well, then that doesn’t bode very well was able to fulfill the requirements of the into an area where there were not only for the state of the union, now does it? Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is a sen- mission; in its modified form it was called Japanese military but also Naga head- George Washington put it best in his ior at Providence College. C-87. The average altitude at which the hunters. His party was located and two planes flew was 16,000 feet; Mt. Everest is medics were dropped for assistance. The 29,000 feet. Oxygen was required at 10,000 group remained under air surveillance and feet; oxygen mask use began from ground was able to walk to safety. up during night flights because it improved The CBI Hump operation was the first vision. Weather characterized by frequent massive air supply mission of its kind. MORE BANG FOR violent storms, generated turbulence, thun- When the Russians blockaded Berlin in derstorms, and icing; fog compromised vis- 1948, the experience gained in the CBI sup- ibility in a region of jagged rocks and tow- plying the Chinese military was applied to ering peaks. Navigation was principally by make the Berlin Airlift one of the early tri- YOUR BUCKS instrument because in the beginning there umphs of the Cold War. were few navigation aids. As time passed, this situation improved and each field was * Note: My Jan.25 column stated that in equipped with homing beacons. 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Each day is both a chal- GUEST COLUMNIST know how special they are and letting have the best sisters anyone could ever ask lenge and triumph to me and although I am want to start by saying thank you to them know how much I care for them — I for. I want to thank Jean and Barbara for living each day as it everyone who has been there for me haven’t gotten around to saying directly. I having that special sense that sisters have, JACKMAN FUNERAL HOME: Thank you Iduring this difficult time and everyone hope that my family and friends know this to know when I am having a bad day. To for giving Kayla the best services there is who has reached out in support and already. But in case it’s not assumed, then my son John, who knows how to make me to offer. I am extremely grateful to you. encouragement during the last couple I want to take this moment to say it again: laugh, and brighten my day when I am sad. The personal touch and delicate hands our months. Thank you for being a part of my life, I love To Dennis, who has been my “rock” family received was immeasurable. And I want to write or call each of you person- you! For the last few months I have broken through this tragic time, helping to get me for that I am extremely grateful. ally and will continue to work on this. I into tears at every phone call, visitor, card, through day in and day out. You all have ERA KEY REALITY and EMC: Thank you have received thousands of cards, e-mails, gift, and e-mail I received. My emotions very special part in my life and I want you for your contributions to the Kayla Palker gifts, donations, phone calls, and visitors. are on overload as I appreciated everyone to know that I am grateful! It means so Scholarship Fund, for preparing all the I thank you all so much! Please know how who reached out and is continuing to be much to me that you are taking the time to food at the VFW and for giving my family much it means that Kayla and I are in your there for me. One thing is for sure, I have be with me, cry with me, and keep me mov- time to grieve. Hopefully one will never thoughts. Sorry that I have not been able to learned how precious my friends and fam- ing on. know what we are going through, but we write or call back right away. I’m working ily are and I am so happy to have these peo- MY FRIENDS: “In everyone’s life, at some are grateful for having your company on getting caught up! It’s just been in the ple in my life. It has been overwhelming time, our inner fire goes out. It is then behind our family and understanding the last couple weeks that I’ve had the strength how much support and encouragement I burst into flame by an encounter with hardships that come with such a tragedy. to stay focused long enough to write some have had since Kayla’s accident. I would another human being. We should all be DOUGLAS CHEERLEADERS, UNITED notes and start to get back on track with like to use this opportunity to extend my thankful for those people who rekindle the CHEERING FOUNDATION, SPIRIT CEN- other important things in my life. I would thanks to the so many wonderful people in inner spirit.” — Albert Schweitzer TRAL CHEERLEADING, BAYSTE CHEER- like to share this note as a thank you to my life who have reached out to help and Thank you! Thank you for caring so much. LEADING, FIVE STAR CHEERING: Thank everyone until I get the chance to thank get me through this tough time. Grieving is a long process and I am grate- you so much for your support. It is amaz- you all personally. MY FAMILY: Both my immediate and my ful to all of you for lifting my spirits. I am ing how cheerleading brings students clos- My number one priority since Kayla’s extended family have been there for me — extremely thankful to my dear friends er together. Kayla will always be with rout- tragedy was to be sure and tell my friends not just since the accident, but my whole Michele, Denise, and Pam for just being ing you on in spirit. Remember her always and my family — everyone who has life. I am so lucky to have such a close fam- who they are. Being there for me physical- and God Bless. touched my life in one way or another — ily and in particular to have my niece, ly, laughing, crying, listening, and even Remember Kayla by lighting a candle. Wendy, who made all the arrangements for going to the store to get milk! You’ve done how much they mean to me and how much Cindy Palker is a Douglas resident. I love them. Sometimes life gets busy and us. She made sure every detail was done it all. You have given me the courage and Linwood residents petition for mail delivery

MAIL Linwood Street as a way to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., idents are the only ones in other sections of 7:30 p.m. Monday to continued from page A1 to go back and forth from along with the window Northbridge “required to Northbridge are and who Friday, and until 5 p.m. Parker said many resi- their work.” being closed for lunch pick up their mail and pack- receive mail delivery,” he Saturdays, the hours are dents were not home when • “There is significantly between 1 and 2:30 p.m. ages.” said. “The homes are con- in direct conflict with the the petition drive was decreased visibility for “In the past,” Parker In the past, Parker read structed very close to the work schedules of most of conducted, but that only drivers approaching and, said, “many of these resi- from his letter to streets and would enable a us who work (98 percent of three persons wished to along with speeding driv- dents could pick up their Robinson, “you have mail carrier to walk, the petitioners).” retain their post office ers, this location makes it mail before or after work rejected various attempts drive, north and south As a result, they com- boxes. He noted the extremely dangerous for and now they cannot.” to seek door-to-door deliv- and east and west along plained to Consumer Linwood Post Office also the residents required to In reference to the clos- ery, with the latest being Route 122 in a short time.” Affairs and to the U.S. encompass a small num- use [the post office].” ing of the window for from residents of Arthur Parker said that if mail Postal Service, “bills are ber of Uxbridge resi- • “In the winters, this lunch, he said, “one would Drive.” delivery comes about, not paid on time, vital cor- dences. location is poorly main- think that with two He noted those residents many of the petitioners respondence is hindered, Parker listed the rea- tained and, with ice and employees they would have since (Oct. 7, 2007) have indicated they would and more.” sons for his request: snow, negotiating the stagger their lunches in appealed Robinson’s rejec- install mailboxes on their Residents also main- • “The current structure sidewalks in front of this order to keep the window tion to the Consumer property to enhance deliv- tained delivery of parcels of the Linwood Post structure and the ramp open. This would elimi- Affairs Office in North ery. However, he added, is substantially impeded Office is antiquated for for the handicapped is, nate multiple trips to the Reading. the petitioners did indi- by the extended lunch the number of residents again, extremely danger- post office to pick up par- Parker also noted in his cate they would not want closing. required to use this facili- ous for the residents cel packages and to use letter to Robinson that cluster boxes in their Residents of Arthur ty.” required to use [the post the window services for about 10 years ago a new neighborhoods. Drive are lucky if they get • “The current location office. purchasing products and development off Center In their correspondence their mail twice a week, is in an extremely danger- • “Many of the residents mailing packages.” Street known as Union last fall with Robinson, they declared. ous location with limited in this village of Linwood • “Lastly, all the residents Place asked for mail deliv- residents of Arthur Drive “We ask the people who parking. The post office is are ‘senior citizens’ and of this area have been tax- ery and was denied. in Linwood agreed with work for the United States located directly on the are fearful of this [postal] payers for many years — However, Parker said, that Robinson “that the hours Postal Service if this corner of a dangerous ‘S’ location, especially dur- from local taxes to state action led to the elimina- for the post office are rea- would work for their indi- curve and the traffic in ing the winter months.” taxes and federal taxes — tion of our annual “postal sonable for those who ben- vidual lives,” the petition- the past 10 to 15 years has • “The hours of opera- and are entitled to the serv- box fee.” efit from home mail deliv- ers wrote. increased dramatically tion have been decreased ices of the [U.S.] Postal Parker urged the Postal ery.” Many of the issues due to home construction from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to Service, as all the residents Service and Robinson “to “However,” the resi- Parker raised were syn- in the Blackstone Valley 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” Parker in the town of Northbridge take notice how closely dents continued, “unless onymous with those and because many of noted, “and the window [are].” developed Linwood is. the post office will agree pointed to by the Arthur those residents use hours are now decreased Parker noted Linwood res- “It is not spread out as to stay open until at least Drive residents.

THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE: SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1949 OBITUARIES Corinne Y. Brooks, 63; leaves family in Douglas William E. Stockhaus, Jr., 56; National Guard veteran DOUGLAS — Corinne Y. “Cookie” and was also predeceased by a brother, Paul MILLBURY— William E. Stockhaus Jr., Columbus Council 88 (Prentiss) Brooks, 63, died peacefully on E. Prentiss. Corinne graduated from South 56, of 6 Fontaine St., died Friday,Feb. 1, after Alhambra. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Milford Regional Medical High School. being stricken ill at home. Bill was involved Center, surrounded by her loving family,after She worked for Heald Machine Company, He leaves his wife, Dianne M. (Perry) with sports while at a long and courageous battle with cancer. Norton Company, and retired in 2007 from Stockhaus, and family and friends. Millbury Memorial Mrs. Brooks leaves her husband of 43 Omnicare Pharmaceutical. She enjoyed golf- He was born in Worcester, son of William High School, where he years, John J. Brooks, of East Douglas; a son, ing, bowling, playing bingo, relaxing by the and Eleanor (Kondratowicz) Stockhaus, and graduated in the class John J. Brooks Jr., of East Douglas; two pool and most of all spending time with her had lived in Millbury all his life. of 1969. In his youth daughters, Lynn A. Campo and her husband grandchildren. Bill worked for Norton Company in he was involved in Christopher, of East Douglas, and Dawn M. Her funeral was held on Thursday, Jan. 31, Worcester for 35 years. equestrian competi- Remillard and her husband Michael, of from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 He served his country as a member of the tions and had Worcester; a brother, Brian R. Prentiss, of Hammond St., Worcester, with a Mass in Holy Massachusetts National Guard. received many blue Pittsfield; six grandchildren, Ashley, Name of Jesus Church, 53 Illinois St., He was a member, lecture, collector and a ribbons. Stephani, Randy, Samantha, Tyler and Worcester. Burial was in Notre Dame member of the Christian Band of St. His funeral was held Tuesday,Feb. 5, from Marissa; several nephews and nieces. Cemetery, Worcester. Brigid’s Church and a member of the K of C the Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main She was born in Worcester, daughter of the Memorial contributions may be made to Why Golf League of the Kettlebrook, the St., Millbury, with a Mass in St. Brigid’s late Robert J. and Beatrice (Bonin) Prentiss, Me? 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602. American Bowling Congress Bowling Church, 59 Main St. in Millbury. Burial was league and a member of the Knights of in Central Cemetery. Joan C. Curtis, 46; lifetime Valley resident E-mail obituaries WHITINSVILLE— Joan C. Curtis, 46, of Uxbridge; her boyfriend, Mark J. Vaz, of Cottage Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Whitinsville; several nephews and nieces. UMass Memorial Medical Center in She was predeceased by a sister, Sandra Worcester, from injuries sustained in an auto- Carey. for the Blackstone Valley mobile accident. Born in Milford, on March 21, 1961, she was She leaves two sons, Brian J. Curtis, of the daughter of the late Lorraine B. South Grafton, and Derek J. Curtis, of (Courteau) Roy and had lived in Uxbridge Whitinsville; her father, Donald H. Lamprey, and Whitinsville all of her life. Tribune to: [email protected] of Florida; her brother, Donald Lamprey, of Joan worked as a kitchen designer at Lowes Georgia; four sisters, Linda Legg, of in Framingham. Previously she worked at Uxbridge, Diana Julian, of Spencer, Sally the Uxbridge District Court and Genzyme McDonald, of Webster, and Nancy Lemire, of Corporation in Framingham. She enjoyed SEE YOU IN DUDLEY Uxbridge; her ex-husband, Wayne Curtis, of cooking, arts and crafts, and loved to be out- doors, hiking, fishing and boating. 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Conn 508-943-7474 • 800-339-2321 (508) 943-7474 •1-800-339-2321 64 Birch St., P.O. Box 728 [email protected] 19 NORTH QUINSIGAMOND AVE. SHREWSBURY, MA 01540 Douglas, MA 01516 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 7 OBITUARIES Joseph Stefanik, 81; World War II veteran Frank J. Piscitelli Sr., 86; World War II veteran UXBRIDGE — Joseph Stefanik, 81, died in the area. MILLBURY— Frank J. Piscitelli Sr., 86, eral contractors and unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 27. He was an avid trap- died Sunday,Jan. 27, at home, following a long took pride in his work; Joseph was predeceased by his brother, per, and enjoyed fish- illness, in the loving care of his wife and fam- safe and long lasting John Stefanik; his sister, Anna Misiaszek; ing, hunting, and the ily. construction was of his brother, Michael Stefanik; his niece, outdoors. He was an He was the husband of Filomena (Eramo) utmost importance to Marsha Misiaszek. active member of Piscitelli. They observed their 60th wedding him. He was a resident He leaves his sister-in-law, Helen Stefanik, Cove’s Fishing Club in anniversary on May 24, 2007. Along with his engineer for D.C.P.O of of Dennis; his niece, Nancy Pelland, of Uxbridge. Recently, he wife, he leaves four sons, Frank J. Piscitelli Jr. Massachusetts. Frank Marstons Mills; his nephew, James Stefanik, enjoyed the beach and and his wife Barbara, of Sutton, James L. was appointed of Chicago; his nephew and godson, Michael shell fishing with his Piscitelli and his wife Mary, Steven P. Millbury’s first build- Stefanik, of Malborough, another godchild, family on Cape Cod. Piscitelli and his wife Lori, and John C. ing inspector and held Patricia Mulligan, formerly of Uxbridge; He was a member of Piscitelli and his wife Sandra, all of Millbury; his position for several four great-nieces, Debra Chamberlain, of St. Mary’s parish for many years. 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; years until retiring. He was chairman of the Hubbardston, Robyn Pelland, of Centerville, He served in the Army during World War three brothers, Felix and Joseph Piscitelli, of Board of Health, a zoning agent and was on Karyn Lukas, of Yarmouth, Tamsyn II. Auburn, and Marino Piscitelli, of Worcester; the Planning Board in Millbury for many Stefanik, of Pittsfield; five great-great-nieces He was a former member of the Uxbridge three sisters, Mary Prizio and her husband years. He was on several committees in his and great-great-nephews. Fire Department. Peter, of Worcester, Rose Piscitelli, of town including the Council on Aging, capital He was born in Millville, a son of the late He also volunteered his time for the town Millbury, and Antoinette Dempsey, of budget and the School Building Committee. John and Justina (Zofa) Stefanik, and lived of Uxbridge. Shrewsbury; a sister-in-law, Pauline Frank was a trustee and member of the most of his life in Uxbridge. His funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 30, Piscitelli, of Worcester; many nieces and Charles F.Minney VFW Post and a member of Joe was a finish carpenter who loved his in St. Mary’s Church, Mendon Street, nephews. the Millbury Veterans Council, and a mem- trade, and built and renovated many homes Uxbridge. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A grandchild, Samantha Piscitelli, and a ber of the Elks Lodge in Auburn. He attended brother, Anthony A. Piscitelli Sr., prede- the Millbury Old Timer’s banquets and was a ceased him. member of the Retired Greendale Men’s Albert J. Beaudry, 74; Korean War veteran He was born in Worcester, Nov.23, 1921, son Club. of the late Marino and Michelina He enjoyed time spent with family and Jennifer, of Monson, (DiSilvestri) Piscitelli. He lived during his friends at his camp on Stiles Reservoir in PALMER— Albert J. Beaudry, 74, of Elizabeth Beaudry, of younger years in Bronx, N.Y., returned to Spencer, trips with his wife and friends, and Geraldine Street, died Jan. 31, at Wing Worcester, and Worcester, and joined the Army. watching sports with his sons. He was also an Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Anthony and his wife He was a veteran of World War II, where he avid gardener. Born in Worcester, May 30, 1933, he was the Nike, of Douglas; his served with honor in the Pacific. His funeral was held Thursday, Jan. 31, son of the late Henry and Mary Beaudry. Al precious grandchil- He moved to Millbury in 1947 and started from the Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 lived in Holden for 20 years, before relocating dren, Hanna, Maia and his family. Main St., Millbury,with a Mass at St. Brigid’s to Oxford, then Deltona, Fla., and four years Zachary; four broth- He was an active member of St. Brigid’s Church, 59 Main St. in Millbury. Burial was ago relocated to Palmer. ers, Leo, of Auburn, Parish. Frank was a carpenter by trade, in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Millbury. He retired from Dienes Corp. in Spencer in Edward, of Worcester, belonging to Local 107 Carpenters Union for Memorial contributions may be made to 1996, worked previously for Warner/Swasey Roland, of Oxford, and 60 years. VNA Care Network, Inc., Development Office, in Worcester and was owner-operator of Louie, of Warren; two He was the superintendent for several gen- 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608-1280. Henry’s Shoe Repair, also in Worcester, for 18 sisters, Yvonne Sevigny, of Deltona, Fla., and years. Theresa Auger, of Worcester. He served his country during the Korean He was predeceased by three brothers War in the Air Force. Luigi, Rudy and Raymond. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 43 At Albert’s request, there are no services. Sherman J. Bush, 86; World War II veteran years, Lucille A. (LaPointe) Beaudry. He also Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home has SUTTON— Sherman J. Bush, 86, of Sutton, served as a board leaves his children, Christopher and his wife been entrusted with the arrangements. went home to God, Thursday, Jan. 31, in St. member of the Francis Home, Worcester, after a serious ill- Consumer Assistance ness. Council and Dispute Julia A. Blanchard, 87; leaves family in Valley He leaves his wife Dolores, (DiDonna) Resolution of Cape Bush; a son, Perry Bush and his wife Debbi, Cod, the Cape Cod Peter, Edmund, Joseph, Francis, Roland, of Missouri City, Texas; a daughter, Sherry Needy Fund, Hospice SHREWSBURY — Julia A. (White) Arthur and Elizabeth. wife of Larry Smith, of The Woodlands, of Cape Cod. He was Blanchard, 87, of Shrewsbury, died Monday, Julia was born in Worcester, daughter of Texas; three grandchildren; two great-grand- the first Executive Jan. 28 in Christopher House in Worcester, the late Peter H. and Elizabeth (Miner) White, sons; two brothers, Eugene Bush and his wife Director of the Cape after an illness. and had lived in Shrewsbury for several Miriam, of Hilton Head, S.C., and Proctor Cod Community Her husband Edmund L. Blanchard died in years. Bush and his wife Dora, of Aiken, S.C.; a sis- Foundation and 1998. She had worked for over 25 years as a retail ter, Joan Deming, of West Atlantic City, N.J.; instrumental in its establishment. She leaves two sons, Bruce E. Blanchard, of sales clerk for the former Bradlee’s many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, While living on Cape Cod, he was a member Deerfield, and Brian P. Blanchard and his Department Store in Shrewsbury before she grandnieces and cousins. of Christ the King Parish in Mashpee and the wife Diane, of Millbury; a daughter, Debora retired. He was predeceased by five sisters, Osterville Men’s Club. A. Dowen and her husband Ken, of Her funeral Mass was held Friday,Feb. 1, in Jacqueline Scanlan. Therese Martin, Janice In his younger years, Sherman enjoyed Southbridge; three brothers, William, Robert St. Mary’s Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Molzon, Mary Jane VanBrunt and Doris playing racquetball, squash, and sailing. He and Thomas; two sisters, Marianne and Ruth; Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery,Worcester. “Dabsie” Bush. loved music, reading, and crossword puzzles. seven grandchildren;three great-grandchil- The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, He was born in Newark, N.J., a son of the Good conversation, good food and entertain- dren; nieces and nephews. 648 Main St., Shrewsbury, directed the late Alan E. and Doris (Proctor) Bush. ing were also among his enjoyable pastimes. She was predeceased by seven siblings: arrangements. He was educated in schools in Montclair, He also enjoyed building ship models, during N.J. and completed studies in marine engi- his retirement. neering in what is now the U.S. Coast Guard He and Dolores moved to Sutton in 2000 to Thelma may Phillips, 73; lifetime Valley resident Academy. take care of his mother-in-law and to be clos- He served as commissioned officer in U.S. er to his doctors in the Boston area. GRAFTON — Thelma May (Stott) Phillips, Thelma had a lifelong dedication to her hus- Maritime Service during World War II in the He was a member of St. Mark’s Church, the 73, a lifelong resident of South Grafton, passed band and complete family,along with working Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean theaters. Dudley-Gendron American Legion Post and away Feb. 2, after struggling many years with as a certified nursing aide 13 years at the Upon honorable discharge he went to work the Sutton Historical Society. rheumatoid arthritis. South Grafton Convalescent Home and 23 for General Motors overseas operation and Failing health kept him from being as She leaves her devoted husband of 55 years, years at Keith Hill Nursing Home, retiring in Chrysler International as a sales and market- active as he would have liked to be. Eldred C. Phillips; eight loving children, Lori 1989. ing executive. He spent 20 years in assign- Nonetheless he enjoyed each day and relating Wilson and husband John, of Grafton, Bruce She was a life member of Union ments in South Africa, Hong Kong, Portugal, to family and friends. Phillips and wife Jo-Anne, of Grafton, Robin Congregational Church, a member of the and England. His funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Cancelli and husband Mark, of Grafton, Grafton Ride & Drive Club and a longtime Mr. Bush retired to Cape Cod in 1970. He Saturday, Feb. 9, in St. Mark’s Church, 356 Bambi Lavoie and husband Michael, of horse enthusiast winning many trophies with came out of retirement to become general Boston Road in Sutton. Burial will be private Douglas, Tammy Boulanger and husband her palomino and pinto horses as a member of manager at the former Moore Motors of in St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester. Michael, of Northbridge, Scott Phillips and The Mass. Palomino Association. Favorite Hyannis. During that time he was twice elect- There are no calling hours. wife Virginia, of Oxford, Daren Phillips and pastimes for Thelma included quilting and ed president of the Hyannis New Car Dealer In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory wife Pam, of Fiskdale, and Justin Phillips and shopping on the QVC Channel. Association. may be made to the Cape Cod Community wife Jen, of Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. Upon his final retirement in 1986, he devot- Foundation, 259 Willow St., Yarmouth Port, Grafton; a sister, Millicent “Pat” Stott, of 6, in the Union Congregational Church, 88 ed himself to community organizations. He MA 02675, or St. Mark’s Church, 356 Boston Grafton; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grand- Main St., in South Grafton. She was then laid was a fund-raiser for Cape Cod Hospital, serv- Road, Sutton, MA 01590. children; a niece and a nephew. to rest with her family in Fairview Cemetery. ing as a cooperator for several years. He Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her daugh- Her family requests donations in her mem- ter, Kimberlee (Mrs. James) Ross, and her sis- ory to Union Congregational Church, PO Box ter, Shirley Stott-Ingalls. 43, South Grafton, MA 01560. She was born May 30, 1934, in South 70th In your Grafton, the daughter ersary JACKMAN FUNERAL SERVICE Anniv time of of Albert and Mildred Grants need WHITINSVILLE • EAST DOUGLAS (Davis) Stott, living all we care 278-2200 connects all locations MONUMENTAL WORKS her life in the family UXBRIDGE home. Monuments • Markers • Cemetery Lettering • Cleaning 401 Douglas St. (Rt. 16), Uxbridge • 278-3621 TANCRELL FUNERAL SERVICE 8 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Cohens recall honeymoon excursion COHENS two were members of the Country flying out from under a bridge at sun- continued from page A1 Music Hall of Fame.” set over a lake in Austin, all looking The two famous singers were none for a supper of insects. The daily rou- National Aeronautics and Space other than Kenny Rogers and Dolly tine has become a tourist attraction. Administration Center in Houston — Parton. ‘It’s amazing to see 1.5 million bigger than a football field and 60 feet Then the Douglas couple traveled bats,” Mitch Cohen said. deep where astronauts practiced to an even bigger music festival — the “Austin is relatively insect-free,” dealing with weaker gravitational “Bonnaroo” — in Manchester, said Alysa Cohen. forces. They took a helicopter ride Tennessee. There they heard Bob One of the oddities they visited over the Grand Canyon to celebrate Dylan, the Dave Mathews Band, some near Austin was the Dr. Pepper soft their wedding. members of the former Grateful drink museum. It’s one of Mitch These were just some of the experi- Dead, Ani DiFranco and others. Cohen’s favorite drinks, and he ences of Mitchell and Alysa Cohen, of “The sheer amount of talent,” bought three cases of the soda made Marilyn Drive, on their honeymoon Mitch Cohen marveled. with the original cane-sugar recipe trip across the United States some “Sensory overload,” said Alysa rather than with corn syrup. four years ago. Recently Cohen got Cohen. “We then tracked down a very some 13,000 photos of the tour togeth- One of the funny things that hap- depressing event (‘I used GPS coordi- er and also wrote a narrative of the pened was getting their cats through nates’), the former location of the journey, which he said covered some security checks at the “Bonnaroo” Branch Davidian cult compound out- 12,000 miles, including all the travel event. Cohen said he told a security side Waco that burned in 1993, killing around the spots they stopped at. man the trailer’s lights weren’t work- 82 persons,” he said. He hopes to show the results to ing, but even so, a cat named Zoe The place continues as a meeting some of his family members who plunked herself in plain view. place for the group’s surviving mem- Courtesy photos have not yet seen the photos or heard Despite that, Cohen was able to swish bers. Above: The Cohens at Niagara Falls. Below: Kayaking in Asheville. the whole narrative. a blanket over the pet before the secu- “The memorial gently takes the An active member of the local rity guy could spot her in the half- side of the conspiracy theorists who political scene, where he has served dark. look at the event as an attack on a reli- on the School Committee, the Cable “So the cats had a great time listen- gious organization,” Cohen said, “but Advisory Committee, and is current- ing to music and looking out the win- it isn’t overdone. The site was smaller ly a selectman, Mitch Cohen under- dows at all the odd people,” Cohen than I had expected, easily visible took the trip with an open mind said. from the main road in this very rural toward what he would find. Alysa Then they went down to area. [Seeing it] was exceptionally once drove with a friend out to Montgomery,Alabama. emotional. I remember when it hap- Arizona, but she did not take time to “We had no expectation,” he said, pened. Much of the foundation make side trips and look into the his- “but we found the history of it fasci- remains and is well-marked, but with tory of places as both did on their trip nating.” a lack of cleanliness that makes it of 2004. The entire trip took four Two blocks away from the church look like more of an amateur archae- months — from April 30 to Sept. 1. the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was ological site than anything you’d see What comes across from Cohen’s once pastor of and Rosa Parks at a regular museum.” notes and the photos is that the cou- refused to give up her seat to a white Cohen noted a burned-out bus and ple was bent on seeing a lot of the man on a city bus, Jefferson Davis a bashed-in motorcycle remain there. usual tourist sites, but was also open was named president of the “Many trees have been planted as to the out-of-the-way and unpre- Confederacy before it later moved to part of the memorial — one for each dictable. Richmond. person killed in the fire,” he So off they went with a small truck “You know how busy things are in observed. “It was a very depressing pulling a 32-foot trailer, heading first the State House in Boston,” Cohen place. You could tell that something for New York state, New Jersey, said. “In Montgomery the State really, really bad had happened Washington D.C., and Ashville, House was practically empty. A there.” North Carolina, mostly to visit rela- woman came out of the state audi- Both Mitch and Alysa agreed they tives. Their first major stop was tor’s office and asked if she could got a lot more out of the trip than Nashville, Tennessee, even though help us. I think she was the auditor.” they would have had they been much thought it was crazy,” he said of the It was where Worcester rocket pio- neither is a Country music type. But Next they went to New Orleans, younger. Cohen grew up in trip, “but loved the idea.” neer Robert Goddard, earlier, had they were willing to stretch their where Alysa Cohen liked the archi- Framingham and went to Clark As they rolled along on the high- worked for a while on his strange world to include something new to tecture. They took a cruise up the University,where he majored in com- way through New Jersey and North invention. Charles Lindbergh had them. They went to the Grand Ole Mississippi with a Dixieland band on puter science. He has been self- Carolina, Alysa Cohen said, she suggested Goddard go to Roswell. Opry. board. employed for 17 years, outsourcing “wondered who lived there [along the The couple found Las Vegas “We weren’t sure what the Opry “That [kind of music} is a favorite information technology as a comput- side of the road]… What were their “weird,” but did enjoy a “Star Trek” was before we went, other than it of my father’s,” Mitch Cohen, who is er consultant. He also helps compa- lives like?… And the fauna and convention there. being somehow important,” said 40, said. nies with other computer issues and foliage were beautiful.” Both remarked on the “ostenta- Cohen. “Well, here’s the scoop: The Seeing NASA’s mission control networking as well as setting up They visited the Carlsbad Caverns tious hotels and the unbelievable Grand Ole Opry is a long-running room in Houston was a thrill for Websites. Alysa grew up in in New Mexico, and the Native excess of the things they do there… live radio show, performed in front of Cohen, who described himself as a Westchester, New York, and graduat- American cliff dwellings dug out of It’s in the middle of the desert and an audience, consisting of a huge space buff. The couple liked Austin, ed from the State University of New sandstone. The views in Sante Fe, there’s all this water there — foun- variety of country-related acts…. We where they visited the Lyndon York at Buffalo, where she took a lib- New Mexico, were breathtaking, tains and pools,” said Mitch Cohen. didn’t recognize any of the perform- Johnson Museum. One of the eral arts course. She has worked in small lightning storms observed way They were awed by the Grand ers, but most of the audience sure strangest experiences they came human services. off in the distance. Sometimes, while Canyon, spending several days view- did. They were going crazy. At least upon was a million and a half bats One of the major events in their her husband drove, once some 550 ing it in different light from early life was the birth miles between Oklahoma City and St. morning to night over a 12-mile dis- a year ago of Louis, Alysa Cohen read books. tance along the southern rim. They their daughter There were no roadside houses out loved the San Diego Wild Animal Ariella, who is on the Plains for her to wonder about Park, and pulled their trailer to with- learning to do the the residents within. in a few hundred feet of the Pacific inventive and In Pueblo, New Mexico, they saw a near Los Angeles. No worry there environment- mammoth volcanic depression, about finding enough water for a changing things a essentially collapsed ground for hun- shower. youngster of her dreds of yards. Unlike the tree memorials at Waco, age is really good In New Mexico the couple also chairs in neat rows memorialized at. The couple stopped at the Georgia O’Keefe those who lost their lives in the blast married in 2003, Museum and at the Los Alamos at the Murrah Building in Oklahoma so they had sever- Laboratories/Ray Bradbury Science City. al months to Museum. The latter was a noted sci- From there the Cohens made it just think about the ence fiction writer. in time for a musical event friends forthcoming hon- They also stopped at Roswell, New were a part of in Upstate New York, eymoon trip. Mexico, where some claim aliens and did in fact return home to “She [Alysa] crash-landed their space ship in 1955. Douglas by Labor Day. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 9 Uxbridge wind power project being studied WIND tions would not provide set electricity usage at loca- unlikely that wind power “It all depends on how wind monitoring require- continued from page A1 enough wind power to make tions not directly adjacent to projects at the locations you much energy you want to ments, permitting and regu- a project cost-effective. the site of a turbine — for have proposed would pro- produce,” he said. latory issues and public plan would not make eco- “Unfortunately, the identi- example, a school or a waste- vide a meaningful economic Bombara was not certain opposition are also factors nomic sense for the town, fied sites do not have strong water treatment plant. benefit to Uxbridge.” about how much of an slowing down development according to Bombara. enough winds to sustain an Clark’s communication If the feasibility study impact such a project would of community wind projects “Payback would be key,” economically viable utility- with the town in early shows promise, and if the have on controlling the across the state. he said, noting that develop- scale wind turbine,” Clark January, however, was con- net metering law is amend- town’s utility costs, though ‘Wind projects, like all ing two wind turbines would informed Bombara in an siderably more optimistic, ed, Bombara said the wind he pointed out that the sewer energy projects, can have be an expensive venture. “If Oct. 15, 2007 letter. “From a perhaps reflecting the House turbines could be funded as plant alone spends more negative impacts and disad- it’s a long period of time, you programmatic standpoint, and Senate endorsement of a capital project or possibly than $100,000 on electricity vantages, as well as bene- would have to replace [the MTC typically requires a the net metering law amend- become part of a public-pri- each year. fits,” according to the MTC. turbine before it is paid for] long-term mean wind speed ment. vate partnership. Zoning at Aside from financial via- “Public concerns about wind and it wouldn’t be feasible.” of more than 6.5 meters/sec- “These changes would sig- the two locations could also bility, community wind proj- projects typically are related The UMass Renewable ond at 70 [meters] above nificantly improve the eco- present an obstacle for the ects face a number of other to the visual appearance of Energy Research Lab is con- ground elevation to proceed nomics of community-based project, according to impediments, according to the turbines and the poten- ducting the survey, which with a municipal wind tur- wind projects,” Clark wrote. Bombara. the MTC. tial for noise in the immedi- consists of a desktop analy- bine site survey.” “Specifically, they would “Whether we could put up During the past few years, ate vicinity of the area. In a sis and a follow-up site visit. Clark mentioned that improve the economic feasi- towers at those sites is an wind turbines have been in relatively densely populated “Hopefully, they will be slightly less powerful winds bility of potential communi- issue,” he said. short supply because world- region like Massachusetts, out here in the next three would be suitable for a tur- ty wind projects like those The DPW chief described wide demand has been high where many citizens value weeks,” Bombara said. bine project only if the sites proposed in Uxbridge, which typical wind turbines as and many manufacturers the preservation of the exist- The town’s initial contact had a significant onsite elec- do not have a significant being approximately 200-feet have not invested in new fac- ing landscape, it is not sur- with the MTC last fall was tricity load. Another aspect onsite electricity load. high, with a vertical shaft tories over concern that fed- prising that some people not promising, as the agency of the revised law would Unfortunately, if these and three propeller blades eral tax credits could end. view wind turbines as unde- informed Bombara that the allow municipalities to off- changes are not enacted, it is about 70-100 feet in length. Limited land availability, sirable intrusions.” Hazel and Sutton street loca- POLICE LOG NORTHBRIDGE suspension (subsequent offense), operating motor vehicle stop on Providence Road. unregistered motor vehicle, failure to use Suarez was charged with unlicensed opera- • Melissa Maley, 30, of 26 Railroad St., care in starting and a straight warrant. tion of a motor vehicle and failure to stop at Northbridge, was arrested Thursday, Jan. Alvarez was held overnight and was trans- a stop sign. 17, at her residence, on four warrants after ported to Uxbridge District Court for The arresting officer was Officer Levon she failed to appear for numerous courts arraignment on Thursday, Jan. 24. Derkosrofian. dates to face charges of OUI/liquor, first offense, OUI/liquor, second offence, driving • Police responded to a residence on UXBRIDGE with a suspended license, failure to stop for tion, larceny over $250, and uttering a false Prospect Street for a report of a restraining the police and larceny by check. The war- check. The warrants were issued by the order violation. Paul Couillard, 50, of 35 • John A. Foggs, 49, of 15 Girard St., rants were issued by the Framingham, Uxbridge District Court. North Main St., Whitinsville, was arrested Springfield, was arrested at 10:02 a.m. on Worcester and Milford Districts Courts. The arresting officers were Lt. Timothy at 6:42 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, and charged Jan. 28 and charged with being a sex offend- The arresting officers were Lt. Timothy Labrie, Det. Sgt. John Ouillete and Det. with violation of a restraining order and er and failing to register, subsequent Labrie, Det. Sgt. John Ouillete and Det. Donald Roy. held at the police station until arraignment offense. Donald Roy. at the Uxbridge District Court on Monday, He was brought to Uxbridge District Court • Police arrested Joseph A. Alvarez, 31, of Jan. 28. for arraignment. • Drea Arsenault, 32, of 3 D St., 245 Woodlawn Road, Portsmouth, N.H., The arresting officers included Officer Foggs moved to a different town and failed Whitinsville, was arrested Friday, Jan. 18, Wednesday, Jan. 23, following a motor vehi- Levon Derkosrofian and Sgt. Stephen Zollin. to register with that town as a sex offender. at her residence, on two warrants after she cle stop on Providence Road at the Hess gas Arresting was Officer Brian MacDonald, failed to appear for numerous court dates to station. • Juan Suarez, 19, of 37 Whitcomb St., assisted by Sgt. Michael Wilson, at 275 face charges of uttering a false prescrip- Alvarez was charged with operating after Webster, was arrested by police following a Douglas St., Uxbridge. Park to offer universal access recreation UXBRIDGE — The Department of and staff assistance is available. horseback riding, and letterboxing pro- For more information on DCR’s Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) UAP strives to increase the participation grams in summer and fall. Universal Access Program and a schedule Universal Access Program will offer cross- among persons with disabilities in indoor Pre-registration is required. 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For advertising information in this Home Improvement Directory please call 508-234-2107 10 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Northbridge warned about high school WARNED scheduling model.” He noted it takes 120 credits activities, including athletic And the NEASC wants the heads and the position of continued from page A1 ∑ “The significant increase now to graduate. In previous and non-athletic programs school to send it an updated guidance director, for the in student management years, he said, some students because of the failure of the report in the late summer. In 2008-09 school year. ∑ ers for this year while anoth- issues.” took up to 140 credits. He said fiscal 2008 budget to support April, the NEASC will come Report on the reinstate- er seven retired — a one-third There were a dozen criti- it is good to give students them. The NEASC called to Northbridge and later ment of any course offerings cut in the teaching staff — cisms under the heading some leeway in taking extra such activities “a vital com- respond to the school’s inter- for the 2008-09 school year. “Curriculum.” courses, because if a student ponent of the curriculum.” nal analysis. ∑ Assess the school’s abili- and to eliminate an addition- ∑ al 20 positions, the NEASC They include references to is taking 120 credits and has a The elimination of fund- “While the school will host ty to provide appropriate made its unexpectedly early, the elimination of multiple problem in one course, that ing for the athletic director’s its decennial (10-year) accred- course offerings for all stu- special visit to Northbridge sections of required and elec- could affect him/her academ- position and for those of all itation on-site visit in April,” dents. tive course offerings, “which ically. club advisors. the NEASC wrote, “the result- ∑ Submit the school’s this winter rather than sim- ∑ ply waiting for its scheduled limits the scheduling options The report also cited The lowering of credit ing evaluation report will not scheduling model for the 2008- visit in the spring. It was the for students.” The NEASC overenrolled classes in World hours open to students be reviewed by the commis- 09 school year. early visit that led to the also found disfavor with “the History and in American because of the change to a sion until March 2009. The NEASC commission elimination of eight full-time Studies classes. six-period day. Accordingly, given its serious did throw one bouquet to the mixed review the NEASC ∑ Commission on Secondary teaching positions (at the Another complaint by the The charging of user fees concerns, the commission high school. Schools gave Northbridge high school) for the 2007-08 NEASC’s Commission on for athletic and non-athletic requests that school officials “Although the commission High School. school year, with the reduc- Secondary Education was the programs. submit another progress has concerns about some The concerns prompting tion in the number of loss of all department head Under “Community report by Aug. 15, 2008. The aspects of the school,” it the warning status, Gray- advanced courses available to positions, “which negatively Resources for Learning,” the NEASC wants school officials wrote, “it wishes to acknowl- Bennett said, include (under students, and with the impacts the day-to-day opera- NEASC found more fault to respond in that report to edge the ongoing efforts of “Mission and Expectations”): overenrolled science classes tion of the various depart- with Northbridge High six NEASC recommenda- school and system personnel ∑ and labs that exceed the num- ments.” Also critiqued was School, including: tions: to meet the educational needs The school’s “inability to ∑ ∑ fully implement its mission ber of lab stations [available] the elimination of the posi- The reduction of $2.64 Submit the fiscal 2009 of students and for members and expectations for student and create potential safety tion of guidance director. The million from the fiscal 2007 budget and assess its level of of the community who have concerns.” absence requires the school’s budget. adequacy to support the provided funding to support learning, given fiscal ∑ restraints.” Soojian said the reduction full-time guidance counselors The failure of the current school’s educational pro- the school’s co-curricular ∑ “The limited extent to of teaching staff has meant, to assume all the roles and fiscal 2008 school budget to grams, personnel and servic- programs.” among other things, that the responsibilities of the direc- provide and maintain appro- es. Gray-Bennett said the which students have opportu- ∑ nities to participate in a full high school offers only three tor’s position in addition to priate school programs, per- Submit the fiscal 2009 school’s warning status will Advanced Placement (AP) their own roles and responsi- sonnel and services. line items for staffing levels, be reviewed when the com- range of school and commu- ∑ nity activities as set forth in courses this year compared to bilities, NEASC said. The past reliance on one- instructional materials and mission considers the special the social expectations artic- seven a year ago. Moreover, Another thing the NEASC time funds such as School supplies, technology support, progress report Northbridge ulated in the school’s mission he said, “every student used disliked was the elimination Choice money reduced or all school clubs and activities, High School is to submit to statement.” to take seven courses. Now of regularly scheduled com- entirely cut from the current all athletic programs, the NEASC by Aug. 15. ∑ it’s six courses.” mon planning time due to budget. stipends for club/activity Copies of the letter to “The lack of the use of ∑ the mission statement and “If we go too many more required adjustments in the The local governing advisors, the athletic director, Johnson were sent to Soojian, years like this,” Soojian school schedule. body’s reliance on private and coaches. School Committee Chair expectations for student ∑ learning in guiding the admonished, “we may not Four other downturns funding to support the Report the reinstatement Mary Contino, and Thomas recent changes that were meet graduation require- under “Curriculum,” accord- school’s co-curricular activi- of any teaching positions, Moore, chairman of the ments. We won’t see that ing to NEASC, were: ties and stipends for coaches including an update on posi- NEASC Commission on made to the school’s staffing ∑ levels, course offerings and effect this year or next year, The significant impact on and advisors for the 2007-08 tions that assume the respon- Secondary Schools. but could in 2009-10.” the school’s co-curricular school year. sibilities held by department UniBank matches $10,000 fuel assistance grant FUEL er, have been made more erable fuels are considered anticipated 12,000 house- “I am hopeful that other Redding said the bank’s continued from page A1 flexible, Redding said. He on an individual basis. holds seeking help through- local businesses will recog- fuel assistance program is emphasized that the funds “We have told [WCAC] it out the cold weather nize these critical needs consistent with its other may be made available to can be less rigid adminis- months. and do their part to assist commitments to the com- increasing cost of fuel.” families that do not qualify tering the grants, but we “We are thrilled that with emergency fuel assis- munity.These include a pre- Redding encouraged for assistance under tradi- leave it to them to decide UniBank has set the stan- tance funding for residents scription drug program other area businesses to tional income guidelines, to what is the proper need,” dard and is stepping up who simply cannot make managed by Tri-Valley consider contributing to families who cannot afford Redding said. “Our primary again, demonstrating their ends meet,” she said. Elder Services. WCAC’s fuel assistance pro- the standard 100-gallon guideline is that it assist leadership and commit- In early November, the “Again, it’s a recognition gram. minimum delivery amount, needy Blackstone Valley ment to serving our most average price of heating oil that particularly seniors WCAC has relatively or to those who have residents.” needy residents in the rose to a record $3.05 a gal- have a hard time making strict guidelines for its pro- already reached their annu- WCAC Executive Director Blackstone Valley area,” lon. The average price per ends meet,” he said. gram, including a stipula- al limit of fuel assistance Jill Daglis said this winter she said. “Every day we see gallon is approximately 70 UniBank also donates to tion that gross household benefits. Moreover, families has been extraordinarily hundreds of people in need cents, or 30 percent, higher Alternatives, Milford income must fall within 200 that have received assis- difficult for residents of the who are trying to decide than it was a year ago, Regional Medical Center, percent of the federal tance from the UniBank region trying to make ends between paying for food, meaning that most who the United Way, the poverty level. For a family fund in past years are rec- meet and faced with a soar- fuel, rent, and their most heat with oil could be pay- American Red Cross, local of four, this would be at or ommended to apply again. ing price of energy. Daglis basic needs.” ing up to $200 more this public libraries and youth below $40,000. A household Assistance is generally said record-breaking num- Daglis echoed Redding’s year than last. The price of sports organizations. of one would have to be at applied to oil and other bers of people have been call for new companies to natural gas has also risen ‘There are a number of or below $20,420. deliverable fuels, but fami- applying for fuel assistance get involved with the WCAC substantially, though not as programs we feel passion- Guidelines for the lies heating with non-deliv- so far this winter, with an program. dramatically. ately about,” Redding said. UniBank program, howev-

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BY SEAN SWEENEY ify.It wouldn’t surprise us if Division 1 was an SPORTS STAFF WRITER 11- or 12-team tourney,as Leominster and pos- With the Tantasqua girls, the Shepherd Hill sibly Gardner could also sneak in out of Mid- boys and the Southbridge boys the latest to Wach A. Burncoat should qualify via the sec- punch their tickets to the postseason, lets take ond-place rule. a brief moment — OK, it’s not that brief of a In Division 2, St. Bernard’s (9-4) should be in moment — to go around Central Mass. to see this week or early next, along with Groton- who else will be joining them in March Dunstable (10-3). Clinton (10-3) is also in. Once Madness, High School Edition. again, we’re looking at a very small Division 2 Here in the Southern Worcester County Tourney, possibly seven or eight teams. It League, the Tantasqua boys (D2), Shepherd would not shock us if an Oakmont — coached Hill girls (D1), Quaboag girls (D3), Uxbridge by old friend Jeff O’Neill — or Hudson (both 6- boys, Millbury girls, and the Northbridge girls 8) managed to sneak into the tourney, but (all D2) have all qualified for their respective we’re not holding our breath. Central Mass. Tournaments. The In Division 3 — wow, where do we start? Three boys’ teams on the East side — Defending runner-up Hopedale, Whitinsville Auburn, Oxford and Grafton — also have the Christian, Sutton, Lunenburg, Bromfield, opportunity to qualify for the Division 2 Assabet Valley, and Monty Tech are all in. Tournament within the next week or so. Narragansett is close to qualifying out of Mid- Bartlett, who played Quaboag Monday,should Wach C, and Maynard and Littleton are possi- be in the Division 3 Tourney. bilities out of Mid-Wach D. Keefe Tech and Up north, St. Bernard’s (11-3), Fitchburg (11- Ayer could — could — get in, and West 2), Wachusett (10-4) are all in on the boys’ side, Boylston may also get it at .500. St. Mary’s and with FHS and the Mountaineers looking for Parker would be the Worcester County high seeds in the Division 1 Tourney. Athletic Conference’s token teams. Marlboro is also in D1 with its 11-3 record, and The cut-off date for tournament qualifica- Groton-Dunstable snuck in on Tuesday with tion is Thursday, Feb. 21. The parings will be its one-point, 56-55 win over Marlboro. St. announced the next day. John’s of Shrewsbury is also in at 12-2, and Doherty (11-2) is also in. Leominster and *** Shrewsbury are on the bubble, so to speak. The Bay Path girls’ basketball team was In Division 2, Nipmuc qualified with its win slated to make a run at qualifying for the over North Brookfield Tuesday night, putting Central Mass. Division 3 Sectional the boys from Mendon and Upton at 10-2 over- Tournament Friday evening against Hudson all. Maynard is also in (10-4). We’re also Catholic, but that game was also postponed to expecting Quabbin, Oakmont, Lunenburg and a date and time to be determined. The next Hudson to qualify. chance for the Minutemen to qualify is this In Division 3, West Boylston — last year’s past Tuesday evening, when they travel to Clark Tournament Small School champion — Framingham to play Keefe Tech. Tip-off is has qualified for the tourney with its 13-1 slated for 5 p.m. record and should also get a high Clark seed The Bay Path boys’ basketball team was to next Thursday night. Whitinsville Christian play the Green Wave at home Friday, but that is in at 12-2 overall and should get a high D3 was also postponed to a date and time TBA. seed. If the season ended today, Blackstone- Millville (D2), Sutton and Douglas would also *** qualify: BMR and the Sammies by the second- Other games postponed: the Southbridge place rule, the Tigers (7-6) by the 50 percent girls’ basketball team was to make the drive to rule. Warren to play Quaboag, but that was moved In addition, the Monty Tech boys’ team was to this Thursday, as was Shepherd Hill and set to qualify for the D3 Tourney,as they host- Shawn Kelley photo Bartlett’s girls’ game… The Uxbridge girls’ ed winless Clinton last night. Murdock is 8-8, Erin McIntyre, of Northbridge, makes her way over the high jump. basketball team was slated to make a qualifi- and they could qualify for the tourney. cation attempt for the Division 2 Tournament On the girls’ side, we’re expecting the Friday, but their game with Auburn was Uxbridge girls to qualify tomorrow when the moved to Saturday, Feb. 16. The U’s next Spartans travel to Drury Square to play chance is Wednesday afternoon when it hosts UXBRIDGE ROUNDUP Auburn, and unless Leicester wins four more SWCL-East leading Millbury at the Veterans games, The U will be the last SWCL team in, Memorial beginning at 3:15 p.m. rounding out the league’s entrants at six. Our very own Bay Path should get into the Uxbridge teams roll to 3-0 week The Basketball Notebook was compiled Division 3 bracket tomorrow. through personal interviews, observations and UXBRIDGE — Uxbridge High teams fin- The game was tied, 31-31, through three In Division 1, Doherty (11-2), Shrewsbury notes from other Stonebridge Press sports writ- ished last week 3-0, as the boys’ basketball quarters, but Leicester made it a four-point, (11-3), Algonquin (10-3) and Westboro (13-0) are ers. Sean Sweeney is the sports editor of team knocked off Auburn, while the girls’ bas- 39-35 game with the Wolverines ahead with in. 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Thomas Mattson photos Above: Former student Emily Brunetti’s copy of a work by Diego Rivera. Below: Lesley Myers, grades 4-7 art teacher, prepares for class.

Thomas Mattson photos Above: From left, fifth-graders Robert Rhody, Bailey Laren, Elise Reed and Connor Gauthier with their self-portraits.

BY THOMAS MATTSON more artists of quality is anyone’s guess, but it tive their art is. They were just glad to traipse TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER does lend an air of complexity to what used to be along, artwork under their arms, to a stairwell DOUGLAS — A sportswriter recently said regarded as a relaxation hour in the day’s or where natural daylight was available. pro football players and coaches don’t see what week’s class schedule. Lesley Myers, who teaches art to grades 4-7 “It was hardest,” said Bailey Laren, “to get the you and I would see in game tapes. But kids are kids and none more enthusiastic students, creates a dynamic, “asymmetrical” nose right.” On the other hand, she said, she We would not have a clue, the sportswriter than fifth- graders at the Douglas room where these young scholars seem to liked drawing the eyes. said, to the information they glean from tapes. Intermediate/Elementary School. thrive. Elise Reed didn’t say anything in the way of a In a perhaps not unrelated way,kids today are A few of them were happy one day last week Robert Rhody said it took him three or four formal declaration about her artwork, but had a exposed to dimensions of art, math and science to show their graphite-pencil self-portraits. classes (50 minutes each) to do his self-portrait. flair for the dramatic, pantomiming the mean- that many older people might not immediately Some of these works could have graced the “The hardest thing,” he said, “was transfer- ing of her self-portrait and perhaps of the whole recognize. cover of a book about a Czech who had just pub- ring it from the mirror onto the paper.” inherently dramatic occasion. Not because they don’t get it, or because their lished his autobiography after fleeing from the Robert explained how he traced his face onto A mural of a young woman is affixed to a cor- sketches 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago were not as good. old Soviet bloc. Or maybe been the cover for a plexiglass used as a clear picture plane. ner of Lesley Myers’ room, near her desk and It is just that parents and grandparents of new edition of Willa Cather’s works. And a cou- Connor Gauthier said he thought the eyes in workstation. today’s grade 5 art student, for instance, did not ple reminded of the great Irish writer James his self-portrait were the best thing about it. “It’s an acrylic by Emily Brunetti when she have all of the lingo that goes with today’s Joyce. Although Connor is friendly-looking, you would was a seventh grader,” Myers said. “That was in instruction. How those resemblances occurred was proba- not want to play a game of cards against some- 2004. It was based on a work by Diego Rivera.” It was the rare art class even in high school 40 bly happenstance, but maybe the kids were dis- one with the NYPD shakedown stare from the About 20 self-portraits are displayed on a hall- years ago where “grids” and “tortillons (“blend- covering something universal that the authors eyes in the portrait. way wall in the school. ing tools”) and “portrait-drawing tricks” were represented, too. “It’s sometimes challenging to do the ears,” he Enough for covers to that many autobiogra- everyday fare. Whether that turns out better or The kids seemed to have no idea of how effec- conceded. phies of fascinating persons. “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” www.stonebridgepress.com

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from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northbridge FRIDAY Elementary School. It is not necessary to have your child attend registration. FEB. 8 Children must be 5 on or before Sept. 1, UXBRIDGE — Fourth-grade girls 2008 to be eligible for entry into mark your calendars! The Uxbridge kindergarten. Elementary PTO will hold its second At the time of registration parents Father/Daughter Dance from 6:30 to must present a birth certificate, most 9 p.m. at the Taft School. Tickets are recent physical and an up-to-date $10 per couple and must be pur- immunization record. Prior to enter- chased in advance. LaPrade Studios ing kindergarten, students must have will be on hand to take pictures at an the following immunizations: additional cost. Refreshments will be 5 DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, served. Bring your Dad, Tetanus) Grandfather, Uncle, or adult family 4 OPV (Polio) friend and dance the night away! All 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) fourth-grade girls will have an invi- 3 Hep-B (Hepatitis B) tation sent home. Contact Cheryl Lead test Hamel at [email protected] or Kris Varicella Vaccine (or medical docu- Holt at [email protected] for more mentation of having the chicken pox) information. The Mantoux (Tuberculosis) Test is highly recommended but not required SATURDAY for kindergarten If you have a friend or relative who FEB. 9 has an eligible child, please bring this information to their attention. For UXBRIDGE — Mark your calendar planning purposes, it is imperative to save the date for the ever-popular that there is an accurate count of stu- “Wine and Chocolate Tasting” from dents entering kindergarten. If you 6-9 p.m. at Blissful Meadows Golf are unable to attend registration on Club. This successful fund-raising this day, it is important that you call event is hosted in partnership by the Northbridge Elementary School at Uxbridge Rotary Club and the (508) 234-6346 to schedule an appoint- Uxbridge Woman’s Club. All pro- ment to register your child. ceeds benefit Blackstone Valley scholarships. FULL PANTRY Tickets are $30 in advance and can FRIDAY be purchased at Lynch’s Riverview REGION — Savers Bank recently sponsored a free community dinner at the Second Congregational Church in Douglas FEB. 29 Wine & Spirts and Angel’s Realty, for the People’s Food Pantry. 12 families from Uxbridge and other surrounding communities currently use the pantry. The meal was held on Jan. 25 and featured turkey potpie. The meal, fed approximately 75 people at the church. both of Uxbridge. Any unsold tickets NORTHBRIDGE — The will be available at the door for $35. Included in the photo is Jackie Gosselin, manager of Savers Bank’s Uxbridge branch (middle) and Maureen White, cus- tomer service representative (at left) along with girls from Douglas High School performing community service. Northbridge PTA will host a Luau Attendees will enjoy a spacious Dance Party from 6-8 p.m. at event that will incorporate the full Northbridge Elementary School, usage of the Blissful Meadow’s facil- Cross Street, Whitinsville. The party ity.Other offerings include beer tast- fet and speaker. Cost for the event is $20 for program that culminated in September 2007. dues are $2 per child and the night is ing, appetizers, a 50/50 and gift basket raffle, members ($25 at door). Reservations are For questions, call Sue Perkins at (508) 476- for children and their families from both and silent auction. Wines will be furnished requested. 2872. Northbridge and Balmer elementary schools. by Lynch’s Riverview Wine & Spirits and Enjoy tropical treats, take a chance at a raf- chocolates will be provided by M & B THURSDAY SATURDAY fle, socialize with friends, play limbo and Candies, also of Uxbridge. For your listening learn a Polynesian dance, or dance to the enjoyment music will be provided by The FEB. 14 FEB. 23 tunes of our own Northbridge High School Chaplin Brothers. Student Council DJ. Come dressed for a luau NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge NORTHBRIDGE — Cheer on the Worcester if you like, but is it not required. If you have SUTTON — Square dance, with Mike Special Education Parent Advisory Council Sharks with the Northbridge PTA at 7:05 p.m. any questions or would like to help out at this Petitbon calling and Kathy Reardon cueing, will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. at at the DCU Center in Worcester. The Sharks event, please contact Karen Burgess at jiman- Mainstream and Plus, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., the Northbridge Middle School, Linwood will be hosting the Portland Pirates and tick- [email protected] Sutton Country Squares, Sutton High School, Avenue, Whitinsville. The mission of the ets will be $12 at the Gold Lower Level. Also, Boston Road. For more information call (508) NPAC is to work toward nurturing a climate from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. there will be an open 835-4560 or go of understanding, respect, and appropriate skate that everyone is invited to attend. You UPCOMING/ towww.SuttonCountrySquares.freeservers.c support and education for all children with must provide your own skates. Your ticket is om. special needs, advise the school district of good for both the skate and the Shark’s game. ONGOING matters relating to the education and safety Also, it is a great fund-raiser for our elemen- SUNDAY of students with disabilities, meet regularly tary schools — for each ticket sold — $3 will DOUGLAS — The Douglas public schools with school officials to participate in the go to the Northbridge PTA Enrichment will hold kindergarten registration on FEB. 10 planning, development and evaluation of the Programs. Any questions or for more infor- Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 26 and 27. school district’s Special Education programs, mation, please contact Donnamarie Children eligible for kindergarten in UXBRIDGE — New England Country conduct workshops, promote the education of Beckman at (508) 234-5775, or at September must be 5 on or before Sept. 1. Music Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., at VFW parents/guardians, students, and the com- [email protected]. Registration will be held at the Douglas Post 1385, Route 16. Featuring house band munity on issues of Special Education rights Municipal Center, 29 Depot St., from 9 to 11:30 Mountaineer Family and Friends. Donation and services, and create a presence in the DOUGLAS — Mumford River Lodge of a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. each day. at door is $5. school district and promoting family-to-fami- Masons, 7 Depot St., is having a family break- Registration packets will be mailed to eligi- ly networking and support. fast, open to the public, to benefit two ble residents prior to Feb. 26. UXBRIDGE —A Senior Valentine Tea is For more information on the Parent Douglas High School Seniors, from 7:30 to Parents must present your child’s original scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Advisory Council, please contact Jeff 10:30 a.m. birth certificate or a certified copy together Centennial Court and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Travers at [email protected]. with immunization records at the time of there will be a tea at the Crown and Eagle. All registration. If you have any questions, seniors are invited to attend this very popu- SUNDAY UXBRIDGE — The Elementary PTO will please call (508) 476-2154. lar event and enjoy a variety of teas with meet at 7p.m. at the Taft Cafeteria. Come help FEB. 24 assorted pastries and cakes. There will also us plan our spring events! For more informa- DOUGLAS — The police department is be musical entertainment and Valentine tion please contact one of our Kim DeMers at UXBRIDGE — New England Country holding the following upcoming self-defense favors. This is a great opportunity to discuss (508) 278-5453 or Lisa Devane at (508) 278-0282. Music Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., VFW Post classes: issues with state Rep. Jennifer Callahan in 1385, Route 16, featuring house band Rachel & • Rape Aggression Self Defense for Women person and to enjoy some great conversation MILLBURY — The Millbury Baptist Western Partners. Donation at door: $3 mem- (RAD) — Open to all female residents and with your neighbors. Please feel free to bring Church will hold a Valentine’s Day luncheon, bers, $5 non-members. employees of the town. along stories and photos of the great loves of featuring Swedish meatballs, from 11:30 a.m. • radKids — For boys and girls between 7- your life. to 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $7.50. Takeout orders SUTTON — Nationally known comedian 15. Classes will be forthcoming for children If you wish to attend the Centennial Court are available by calling (508) 865-6321 the day Jimmy Dunn, whose clean, clever humor has between the ages of 3.5 and 5 and 8-12. tea, please register with Callahan’s office at of the luncheon. made him one of the country’s best young At this time, it is anticipated that these (508) 865-7788. If you wish to attend the comics, will perform at 7 p.m. at the classes will be funded by a grant and free of Crown and Eagle tea, please register with THURSDAY Simonian Center Auditorium, Boston Road. charge. For dates and more information, call Donna at (508) 278-5409. He’s been featured on Comedy Central, PBS’s (508) 476-3333. FEB. 21 “Inside This Old House,” “Jimmy Kimmel MONDAY Live,” and was in the movie “Stuck on You,” UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Elementary NORTHBRIDGE — Take the day off from starring Matt Damon. Sports fans will recog- PTO is sponsoring its second annual FEB. 11 cooking and support the Northbridge PTA nize Dunn from NESN’s “Fan Attic” as well Calendar Raffle. Drawings will be held daily (NPTA) and a generous local business. as the Red Sox pre-game shows. Dunn is the in February and you will have 29 chances to DOUGLAS — Sen. Richard Moore, D- Jube’s Restaurant, 1227 Providence Road, author of “Funnyball: Observations from a win cash prizes. Winning entries are Uxbridge, will host “Coffee with Whitinsville, will donate 10 percent of every Summer at the Ballpark.” Tickets sold in returned to the drawing. The cost is $10 per Constituents” from 7-9 a.m. at The Goodness order from 6-9 p.m. to the Northbridge PTA. advance for $5 at the Sutton First entry form. Entry forms and details regard- Store, 328 Main St., East Douglas. Proceeds will be used in support of the Congregational Church office or by calling ing the contest can be found at Constituents who arrive between these two NPTA’s funding for spring field trips. There’s Alison Specter at (508) 234-6468. Tickets sold www.uxbridgeschools.com, click Taft School hours will receive a free cup of coffee cour- also a chance to win door prizes. at the door will cost $6.50 each. Please visit and follow the PTO links. Drop off at Taft tesy of the senator. www.SuttonFirstChurch.org for more infor- Office or mail entry form and Checks to: DOUGLAS — A landscape preservation mation. Uxbridge Elementary PTO, 16 Granite St. WEDNESDAY meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the (attention Calendar Raffle), Uxbridge, MA Municipal Center, 29 Depot St. Interested cit- WEDNESDAY 01569. Proceeds benefit Taft and ELC enrich- FEB. 13 izens and town board members will be meet- ment programs. If you have questions, please ing to plan future projects that encompass call Lisa Devane at (508) 278-0282. REGION — Noted economist Karl E. Case, FEB. 27 similar goals of various land-based and cul- professor of economics, Wellesley College, tural boards and committees aimed at pre- NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley NORTHBRIDGE — The police department will be the speaker at the Blackstone Valley serving historical locations in town. All are Heritage Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. at St. will hold rape aggression defense classes Chamber of Commerce monthly member- welcome to attend and encouraged to partici- Patrick’s Parish Center. beginning in February. The classes will be ship breakfast at Pleasant Valley Country pate. This is a follow-up on recommendations held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday Club, Sutton. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. for preservation of distinctive sites in town and Thursday nights. The program consists with registration followed by a breakfast buf- THURSDAY from the Historical Landscape Preservation of four, three-hour classes scheduled over a FEB. 28 two-week period. Register at the police sta- tion or by contacting Lt. Timothy Labrie at Grand Opening Celebration Sat. Feb. 9, 2008 NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge (508) 234-6211. schools will hold kindergarten registration HAIR MECHANIX for the children who reside in the town. NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MEN-WOMEN-CHILDREN Registration for the 2008-2009 school year’s Free Medical Program, dedicated to the 545 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01607 full-day kindergarten program will be held memory of Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6- (Rt. 20 on the Millbury line, Papa Gino’s Plaza) 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Northbridge High School, 427 (508)756-2902 Linwood Ave. This is a project of the We are minutes from The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley and the Auburn Mall Northbridge Association of Churches. Hair Mechanix is a Brand New Full Service Salon Providing Quality Salon Services at an Everyday Price. This program is for the uninsured. No Join us for the beginning of our month-long celebration 2-9-08 featuring free gifts, raffles, and appointments needed. fun! The highlight of our month-long celebration is a raffle for a 15” flat screen TV! All clients are General comprehensive services and refer- automatically entered with the purchase of a salon service. TV Raffle to be drawn 2-28-08. rals include general physicals, pap smears, Blockbuster Special... Sat. 2-9-08 only... mammograms, lab testing resource, acute ill- ness care, counseling, medications, specialist 50% off all salon services with this ad referral, chronic illness care. 25% off all retail with this ad ~ 25% off any salon service Also, referral for financial aid and prayer the month of Feb. with ad (no discounts may be combined) support from 12 churches. Senior Discount Mornings - Tues. & Wed. 9-12 • Student Discount Thurs. & Fri. 12-7 (with student ID) We offer fundraiser opportunities to all local PTO’s, Booster Clubs, Sports Teams, and Charities Diane King-Proprietor Turn To CALENDAR, page B8 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 3 CONGREGATIONS NORTHBRIDGE DOUGLAS Church of the Good Shepherd 121 Linwood St., (508) 234-7726 East Douglas United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Thomas G. Landry 333 Main St. (mailing address: P.O. 822, East Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m.; Douglas 01516) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Saturday, 8:45 Telephone: (508) 476-2049 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. Robin McGrath Tuesday, 7 p.m. Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church 305 Goldthwaite Road; (508) 234-2838; pastor’s First Congregational Church study, Common Street, (508) 476-3857 (508) 234-8030 Pastor: Rev. Ed Young, Rev. Sheree Harrington Pastor: Rev. Raymond Coffey Services: Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. with Church School for ages K through Adult 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship 10:15am (nursery provided) school classes. grades pre-K through 7, during Evening Study 6:00pm service. High school class at 9:15 a.m. Northbridge Center Congregational Church Hill Street, (508) 234-3302 or (508) 234-6013 Pastor: Rev. William Hamilton St. Denis Church Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 23 Manchaug Road, (508) 476-2002 Pastor: Rev. William N. Cormier Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7, 8:30 and 10:15 25 Cross St., (508) 234-5268 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Nydam Associate Pastor of Youth: Rev. William Second Congregational Church Hodgeman Main Street; (508) 476-7030; (508) 476-7221 Services: Sunday 10:00 am. Pastor: Rev. Bill Broderick Sunday School, 9:00 am. Services: Sundays in July and August, 9:30 a.m., For complete information on all ministries, visit and www.pscrc.org . adult Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday in September through June, service at Rockdale Congregational Church 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Fowler Road and Ash Street, (508) 234-8484 Pastor: Rev. William Hamilton UXBRIDGE Service: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Church of the Nazarene 130 Douglas St., (508) 278-2315 St. Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Senior Pastor: Church Rev. Robert Howard of Whitinsville Executive Minister: Rev. John Westcott 315 Church St., (508) 234-3677, Youth Pastor: Joshua Howard e-mail: [email protected] Children’s Pastor: Noelle Herrmann Pastor: Rev. Aram Stepanian Services: Sunday, 9:30 and Services: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Bible study class- 11 a.m., 6 p.m. es, Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Faith Fellowship, Uxbridge Foursquare Church St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 639 Douglas St.; (508) 278-0300 1 Cross St.; (508) 234-5656 or (508) 234-3232; reli- Pastor: Rev. Gil Parmley gious Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. education, (508) 234-3511 Pastor: Rev. Michael Broderick First Evangelical Congregational Church Weekend Schedule: Court Street (mailing address: P.O. Box 152); Masses: Sat: 4:30 PM (508) 278-3071 or (508) 278-6388 Sun: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Services: Sunday worship, Weekday Masses: 9:30 a.m. Mon., Tues. & Wed. at 8:30 AM North Uxbridge Baptist Church St. Peter’s Parish Pastor: Rev. Curtis Brown 39 Church Ave.; (508) 234-2156; CCD, (508) 234- Associate Pastor: James Walton. 6355 5 East Hartford Ave.; Pastor: Rev. James Carmody (508) 278-5505 Masses: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.; Services: 9:30am Sunday School (adults only Saturday during summer); 10:30am Sunday worship serv- liturgy, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, ice 8:30 and 11 a.m. (children’s church and nursery provided); 6pm Sunday worship service and Student Trinity Episcopal Church Ministries. 33 Linwood Ave., (508) 234-5303 For other ministries and more information, Pastor: Rev. Charles F. Sutton Jr. visit www.NorthUxbridge Baptist.com Services: Sunday, 7:45 and 9:15 a.m.; Sunday school, St. Mary’s Church 10:45 a.m. 77 Mendon St.; (508) 278-2226; CCD, (508) 278-3777 Blackstone Valley United Methodist Pastor: Church Rev. Steven M. LaBaire 61 Linwood Ave., (508) 234-2275 Senior Priest: John Kelley Pastor: Rev. Michele Ewers Faith Formation Director: Annette Gion Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday Deacon: Paul Brown school, Director of Music: 10 a.m. Daniel Zabinski Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30, 9, 11 United Presbyterian Church at a.m. Whitinsville Pastor. Rev. Rick Underwood Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and 51 Cottage St.; (508) 234-8220 Uxbridge Services: Joy2Day Contemporary Worship 27 North Main St., Uxbridge Service 13 Maple St., Mendon 8:45am-9:45am Mailing Address: Traditional Service 11:00am P.O. Box 392, Christian Education/Sunday School 10:00am Mendon, MA 01756 Telephone: (508) 278-5234; Village Congregational Church/ church office, (508) 473-8681 United Church of Christ Pastor: Rev. Ralph Clarke 5 Church St., (508) 234-7901 Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. in Uxbridge Pastor: Rev. Robert Sherwood from Services: Sunday worship and Sunday school, April to October and in Mendon from 10 am. November to March.

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Webster – Lakeside Ave. 3 Side By NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT SOLD Side W&S each $69,900.00 NEW LISTING DUDLEY – DUDLEY – WEBSTER – DUDLEY – 1 Jonathan Pass! Perryville WEBSTER – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 6 Edward Road! 23 Eagle Drive! 8Rm Grand Webster – Lake Parkway W&S 26,750’ WEBSTER – 5 Ash Street! 8Rm 50’ DUDLEY – 64 Fairview Ave! 2,660'! 4 Kenneth Ave! Brand Estates! 8Rm Cape! Applianced! Formal Cape! Move-in Condition! Applianced 5 Yr Young 6Rm Colonial! Huge Kit Entry Colonial! 2,517 Ft! CAir! .61 Acres $79,900.00 Split! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Bath! Granite! 3Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Mstr Bath! New 6Rm Colonial! Quiet Cul-de-Sac! 3Bdrms - Master w/Master Bath! 2.5 Din Rm! Fam Rm w/Cathedrals! Office! Kit w/Wood Flr! DinRm w/Hrdwds! w/Breakfast Bar, Dining Area! Dining Applianced! Formal Din - Hrdwds! SS Applianced! Hardwoods! Finished Office/4th Bdrm! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd 20X25’ Fam Rm w/Cathedrals, Frplc! 3 Baths Total! Pick Your Carpeting & 3/4 Bedrooms! 2 Baths! 2 Car Garage! Frplcd LivRm! 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super Rm! 3Bdrms! 2.5Baths! Mstr Bath w/ Webster – Highland Street W&S Lower Level! CAir! Beautifully FamRm! Tile, Marble! Air! Garages! LL FamRm - Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! Bdrms! Master Bath – Whirlpool! 2.5 Counters! Deck! Oil Heat! Town .91Acres! And More! Jacuzzi! Fam Rm! .61Acre! 12,000’ .28 Acres $79,900.00 Landscaped 1/2 Acre! And More! 5/8Acre! Best “New” Value! Services! And More! $309,900.00 3Z Oil! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! $249,900.00 Baths! 3Z Heat! 25,692’ Lot! $299,900.00 $399,900.00 $269,900.00 $259,900.00 $320,000.00

NEW LISTING NEW PRICE NEW LISTING DUDLEY – DUDLEY – WEBSTER – 11 Deslauriers Ave! 49 Hayden Pond Road! WEBSTER - 8 East Main Street & 50 WEBSTER LAKE – Treasure Isl WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Lakeside Ave! WEBSTER – 30 Stefaniak Ave – DOUGLAS – 93 Perry Street! 160 Dudley Oxford Rd! "New Pond" Plan your Summer Now! 8Rm Cape! New Paint, Carpets, & SS 2 Family! 5/4 Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Prospect! 2 Parcels – 22,455’Total! Ideal Townhouse! Pool Side End Unit! 6Rms! South Pond! Sandy Beach! 5Rms! Off Lake Street! 8Rm Colonial! OFFERS ENCOURAGED 8Rm Colonial! Ready to Move-in! Major Business Location! Auto Repair & More! Hardwoods! Master Bath! Custom Bose 2.98 Acres! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Bath! Appliances! Fireplace! Hrdwds! 1.5/1 Baths! Additional Room! Remodel/Update! New Main Living 3Bdrms! 1.5Baths! Huge Center Island Appl Kitchen! 4Bdrms! 2.5Baths! Mstr Bath w/Marble 5 Bays! Office! Frame Machine! Spray Sound System! CAir! Firplc! 2 BOAT Recent Roof & Furnace! Add Lot Brick Frplcd Liv Rm! Hrdwds! 4Bdrms! Frplcd Liv Rm! Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Level! Walk-out Lower Level - Ideal to Booth! Air Compressor! Car Lift & Pit! Tile! FamRm! 2Tier Deck! 2Car Gar! .82 Fenced Yard! Finish Additional Rms! SLIPS! Sandy Beach! w/Garage across Street! 2Baths! 1st Fl Laundry! 1/2Acre! And Lower Level In-Law w/Kit & Full Bath! Acre! Below Assessment! 50 Prospect - open 18,360' Lot w/ $209,900.00 $227,900.00 $275,000.00 $329,900.00 $399,900.00 More! $299,900.00 $329,900.00 $309,900.00 Potential!

ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE - SUTTON – LAKE SINGLETARY – WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional Middle Pond – Union Pt! South North Pond! – South Pond South Pond! Rare Spectacular 5 Acre Waterfront Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' Killdeer Isle! Your Own Piece of Facing Middle Pond Views! Like New Fantastic Sunsets! Natural Sandy Open Waterfront! 9Rm Contemp Find! Almost New! 8Rm Custom Built! Estate! 360’ of Prime Shoreline Highlights this 10 Rm 4200’ Custom Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Paradise! 6Rms! Open Flr Plan! Tudor! Contemp Interior! Cherry Beach! Open Flr Plan - Great for Ranch! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Baths! All the Extra's! Beautiful Sunrises! Cape! Grand Entry Foyer! Fireplaced Gourmet Kitchen! Fireplaced Cherry Wood Library! Granite Kitchen! Viking Appliances, Granite, Chef's Cabinets & Granite Counters! Oak & Entertaining! 10 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Fireplaced LivRm! FamRm w/Wet Bar! Quality Throughout! Applianced! Cherry Hrdwd Flrs, Stainless Media Rm! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Island! Great Place to Entertain! Decks & Screened Porches! Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Living Rm! 1st Floor Fireplaced Master Bdrm Suite! 4 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Water Views from Every Window! Appliances! Fireplaced! Lake Facing Baths! Cathedrals/Skylights! 10,636’ Lot! 45’Frontage! Ceilings! Master Suite & Office Suite! Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! 10 Zone Radiant Heat! 4 Zone AC! 3 Car Garage! Emergency Generator! Lake Level w/Kitchen &10x20 Cathedrals! Fireplace! Master Suite Master w/Cathedral Ceiling & Walk-in Walkout L.L. w/Office, Summer Kit, Sandy Beach! Dock! Green House! Net Proceeds to Charity! Resistance Pool! Gardens! Security! You Won't Want to Leave! C Tile! Closets! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Tile Baths! Fam Rm & Full Bath! Pellet Stove & $529,900.00 Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Hydro Air! $1,499,900.00 Additional Buildable Lot! Hrdwds! CAir! Waterfront Both Front Lower Level w/Game Rm! CAir! Pro- Gas Fireplace! Cen Vac and Security! CVac! Expandable 3rd Level! 2 Car $2,200,000.00 & Back - Safe Mooring! 2 Car Gar! Landscaped! New Roof! And More! Garage w/Loft! Brick Patio! Garage! Irrigation! $575,000.00 $799,900.00 $698,000.00 $879,900.00

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WEBSTER -- Enjoy all seasons WEBSTER LAKE – AN ISLAND TO CALL YOUR OWN!!! WEBSTER – Solid, at Webster Lake's most afford- We are proud to present this wonderful opportunity to own a little eight-room, 3 BR able waterfront community! home -- eat-in Nice two bedroom, 2.5 bath piece of heaven on Middle Pond known as Well Island. Charming REDUCED Townhouse with recent wall-to- nine room, five bedroom, 2 bath completely restored home nes- kitchen – dining wall carpeting and appliances. tled among the trees on a half acre surrounded by water. You’ll room – den – vinyl Fireplace, pool, beach, new have 360 degree panoramic views! siding – oil heat – Trex deck, garage. Lovely screened porch perfect for garage – corner lot Conveniently located off Exit 1, lazin’ in the hammock. New appli- – needs updating and cosmetics. Interstate 395. anced kitchen, pantry, formal dining R/E Tax $2053 $244,900 room, fireplaced living room, gleam- R/E Tax $1466 $169,900 ing hardwoods, new roof, new elec- tric, recently constructed covered wood boat house with dockage for DUDLEY – 2000 sq ft. five boats. New floating dock, horse- REDUCED Antique Colonial in busi- shoe pit, outside shower. Approx. 2100 sq. ft. of living space. ness zone – frontage on R/E Tax $2856 $639,900 busy Rt. 12 – Presently accommodates four 2- room office suites – off- WEBSTER LAKE – MIDDLE POND!!! street parking – replace- ment windows, updated Lovely custom Colonial on 50 ft. water- electric, roof, furnace. front lot -- Meticulously maintained with R/E Tax $1200 $239,900 WEBSTER - Exceptional 5 yr. young Custom Colonial on private 1 3/4 acre lot - 6 bedrooms, 3 kitchens, 5 spacious front-to-back living room w/fire- baths, 3 laundries, 4 garage stalls, in-law apartment, place, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel WEBSTER -- Solid three- separate studio apartment, and so much more! Located in quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood with easy appliances – formal dining room -- 3 bed- family in need of updates commute to Rte. 395 & Mass Pike. Features 5 bed- rooms – large master with great views of and improvements -- 4-4- rooms & 4 baths in main house as well as a studio 3 -- off-street parking -- apartment w/laundry facilities in detached garage - 4- Middle Pond – 2 full baths – large deck season porch overlooking in-ground pool, meticu- facing South for great sun exposure – central location. lously landscaped w/ privacy galore. vinyl siding – oil heat – town services. R/E Tax $3775 $599,900 R/E Tax $3958 $579,900 R/E Tax $1846 $159,900 STERLING REALTY ESTABLISHED 1962 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING

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Bazinet Realty, LLC. For all of your Real Estate Needs! Linda G. Bazinet - Realtor/Broker/Owner OPEN HOUSE FEB. 10th, 12-3 23 COONEY ROAD SPENCER: You won’t want to leave! Come & snuggle by the fire in this fan- tastic post & beam. Open floor plan, 3 bdrms, 2.5 BA, lg. eat-in kit., hdwds, exposed beams, lg. deck, 3502 sq ft of living area on breath taking country setting sitting on 5.5 ± acres, energy efficient & so much more! $510,500.00 Motivated Seller! All offers will be considered! BAZINET REALTY, LLC 47 Durfee Road • Dudley, MA 01571 Office: 508-943-0667 • Cell: 508-864-2483 Fax: 508-943-8759 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.bazinetrealty.com

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SULLIVAN & WALLACE REAL ESTATE ROUTE 20 P.O. BOX 16 BRIMFIELD 01010 Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra 413-245-3003 Marrero- Broker- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Nordby- Owners: Karen Wallace & Jean Sullivan Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera Cindy Truax, Jennifer Sullivan, Amy Gerrish, Meg Kimball, 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Mark Koomey, Bill Sullivan and Sara Meier Now offering rental services GREAT TIME TO BUY! INTEREST RATES ARE DOWN IN THE 5’S! www.aucoinryanrealty.com Web: www.sullivanandwallace.com Email: [email protected] Southbridge: HUGE UPDATED 3 Southbridge: BUSINESS OPPORTU- OPEN HOUSE 12-2PM SUN WALES WARREN Southbridge: UNIQUE QUALITY BUILT -Country Cottage! Beautiful wooded -3 season porch welcomes you into family! Each apartment has 6 NITY! NEIGHBORHOOD BAR FOR CONTEMPORARY IN VERY DESIRABLE lot surrounds this adorable 1 br bungalow. this attractive 3 br ranch. With spring just rooms, 3 bedrooms, dining room, SALE! BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turn NEIGHBORHOOD! 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 large eat in kitchen-new rubber key operation! Liquor license, baths! Open Cathedral Livingroom with around the corner, you can move right in and roof, storage sheds on each floor, magnificent stone fireplace! Fully appli- Property includes garage and workshop/stu- 3500sf building, 12240sf lot, apart- ance kitchen with lots & lots of cabinets- watch the beautiful flower gardens bloom. delead certificates for 2 units-off ment upstairs, inventory are all dio with water and electric. $100,000 oversized deck, formal dining room, lower $189,900 street parking-great commuter included! Owner would consider level familyroom-move right in-immediate access to Rt 169-LOOK AT THIS financing to a qualified buyer! occupancy! Great time to see! $289,900. Directions:Main to Elm to Lebanon to WALES BRIMFIELD PRICE! $219,900. $299,900. Brentwood to #183. BAR/GRILL FOR SALE! Superior new con- Holland: UNDER $200,000 for this 6 Southbridge: INVESTORS! TAKE Brookfield: SAVE ENERGY COSTS! Established restau- struction. 3,400 sq ft room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! Major FREE PELLET STOVE & SOLAR HW! renovations done in 2005 including roof, ADVANTAGE! BRICK 2 family BUILDER’S SPECIAL! TO BE BUILT! rant/bar with ban- of living space includ- septic, well, furnace! Spacious Open front fully rented! Monthly income of 1100sf Energy efficient Ranch with quet and live band ing fireplace family to back kitchen/dining room! Great for $1400! Updated FHA furnace & 3 bedrooms! Open Concept! 2.24 room with cathedral family celebrations! Fireplace in livin- acres of beautiful level wooded lot! accommodation. groom. Hardwoods. Deck! Nice level yard gas HW! Each unit 4 rooms 2 WOW! $226,000!!! Other designs Outdoor pavilion ceilings and huge with babbling brook & field! Lots of stor- bedrooms! LOOK AT THIS PRICE! to choose from and other lots to kitchen. Too many features to list. Call for an age! Easy access to Rt 84 & Mass Pike. choose from…call for details! with full bar set-up. All major renovations complet- Asking $189,900! $149,900. $495,000 appointment to see this gorgeous home today! ed including new septic. $559,000

HomeTown Properties ONE 21 South Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Email [email protected] www.remaxone.com DISTRESS SALES 276 Main Street • Oxford, MA (800) 562-3186 Toll Free YVONNE VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: JOYCE R. DUFF 774-696-6784 SMITH BANK FORECLOSURES www.hometownprop.net Broker/Owner Licensed in MA & CT Each office independently owned and operated & FIXER UPPERS DAYVILLE ITALIAN BRICK www.ycsmith.com ~ Why See Smith?? “I get results!!” Ready and waiting for KITCHEN OXFORD: REDUCED!! $309,000 WEBSTER: $299,900 that special buyer, 3 Spacious brick ranch has 4 Pride of ownership thru-out. Location..Location. Fantastic Gorgeous, Oversized, updated 3 bed- Neighborhood setting! Impeccable bdrms., 3 baths, open bdrms., 2.5 baths, wood PEN HOUSE room cape. Ceram. tiled Country JUST LISTED O OPEN HOUSE 3 bedroom colonial. Dramatic kit. & dining overlook- floors, 2 gas firplaces, kitchen w/island. HUGE master (18 x Entry way. Refreshing large home SUN 2/10 • 2-4 22) Open floor plan. Custom Shutters, SUN 2/10 • 11-1 ing sunken living rm., 20x19 deck (Trek & vinyl). house wired W/ Satellite Radio. Tons w/ great Open floor concept. room 20x14 fam. rm for Two finished rms. in walk- of character and charm. Handi-cap to expand in basement. 1 car under. accessible. Newer roof & pool. Park Security system. Enormous, cabi- entertaining. This lovely home is offered at out basement to yard w/privacy. Applianced kit., for- like grounds. Enjoy frisbee golf at Buffumville park at end of road. Sellers net packed kitchen. Located on cul-de-sac. Sellers Motivated! Dir: Free list of foreclosure properties. $299,900 mal LR & DR. Killingly - $304,000 motivated! DIR: Main - Charlton- left onto Buffum Dam Road #12 School-Harvard-Malden-Abbey #8 COMMERCIAL IN COUNTRY SETTING OXFORD: $274,000 CHARLTON:$288,900 Receive a free computerized print out. Home Sweet Country home!!! You Priced to sell!! This house has it all!! 4 W/PRIVACY have to see the inside of this gorgeous PUTNAM bedroom, 2.5 bath Contemp. Tri-level One-level living plus PEN HOUSE 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape. Open floor PEN HOUSE Great professional office O concept, Huge Country Kitchen. Tons O home. LG. eat-in kitchen, Formal LR & Free recorded message finished lower level of storage. Finished basement W/pellet DR. 1st floor laundry/mudroom. SUN 2/10 • 2-4 SAT 2/9 • 11:30-1 location near hospital. room! You’ll want to stove( PERFECT for daycare). Recent Master W/bath and 2 walk-ins. Sun roof and windows. Fenced in Yard, drenched, sunken family room with 1-800-867-6996 Has 1,806 sq, ft. off stay at home to enjoy Oversized 2 car garage. Located in this peaceful spot. wonderful school yard neighborhood Corner fireplace.Unique, Large Home... street parking, ready on a dead-end street. MUST SEE!! w/ 24 X 24 Unfinished Bonus room over garage..WOW! MUST SEE!! Room for horses, barn w/3-stalls & loft. Directions: RT.12 (Main) - Sunset- Bounty- RT onto Holly #14 Directions: AF Putnam Rd - Colburn-#6 Schoolhouse Road # 88. ID# 1042 for your new venture or existing business. Call for Spacious living area nicely flowing from kitchen private showing. $249,900 Call for details about my special offer for buyers and sellers $250.00 gift to dining & great room. Call today for private ((((Talking House )))) Talking Houses Just Sell Faster showing 4+ acres. $249,900 certificate to local grocery store to stock their Fridge for their new house LIVE “IN TOWN” PLAINFIELD Ranch-style wih 3 bdrms, Ranch located on quiet Apartment available February 1st applianced kitchen, hard- street. Needs a little TLC. , woods, fireplace & Three bedrooms. 2 car Look for that new home in our 2nd Floor, 2 bedroom, apt in Webster. screened porch. Spacious garage, woodstove hookup. 1320 sq. ft. of living $155,000 real estate section. area. Yard has a kennel and in walking dis- Many updates. Includes stove and tance to schools. $225,000 #########################################################

refrigerator, washer/dryer hookups. # No dogs or cats. ########################################################################################################## 11 Central Street, Southbridge, MA Maher Real Estate First, last and background check required. SAGA REALTY 508-764-3287 • 800-462-1255 1-800-563-7019 • Auburn • View additional www.century21saga.com photos at www.century21maher.com $700 month to month rental. • [email protected] Licensed in MA/CT • www.century21.com Call 508-949-2384 We are now licensed in CT leave a message for Paul

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107 CENTER DEPOT RD. #4 Southbridge-$224,900 – Open the door..you’ll Southbridge-$110,000-MINT 1st Southbridge - $269,000 – New want to stay in this darling 6 rm. completely reno- floor end unit-all applianced, new Colonial or Cape to be built on quiet vated split w/formal L/R, D/R, beautiful stainless CHARLTON: New to market! 2 Br, 1.5 Ba, brick- WORCESTER: A terrific 3 Br, 1 Ba home. Young Acclaim carpet, security & elevator.-Jean country lot w/a view. 1 1/2 baths, steel kit. w/center island & overhead pot rack. New 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 walk-out deck. 1st fl. has lge oversized ba., 2 b/rs,. front town house with central air, Corian, appl. roof, vinyl sided, appl. kitchen. Deck, pool, Loconto large kitchen 1st floor laundry. Many LL has lge b/r, full ba., game rm. w/wet bar, new kitchen, Great commuter location! $187,500 garage and great yard! Only $189,900 (508) 832-6888 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 options available. Call for plans-Jerry sliding door to A/G pool, 1 car under. Satisfy all your dreams-Joan LaCoste OXFORD: Mint con- Tessier dition colonial, 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 2.5 Y EW LISTING baths, set in small N subdivision with cul- ANK OWNED PEN HOUSE - SUN. 11-1 B 3 FAMIL de-sac, underground O 79 APPLETON RD utilities. Front to back living rm with sliders to deck, overlooking McKinstry Pond. Fully Southbridge –$219,000- MINT In- Southbridge –$275,000- 1 1/2 pri- Southbridge-$219,900- Well maintained Caroline applianced kitchen, dining rm, large master bedroom, town 3 fam., fenced yard, 2 car gar., new vate acres surrounds this 3 b/r Colonial, 3 B/R ranch ,vinyl sided, town services.2 car Bianchi lower level walk out. BONUS 48” Sony projector to huge master b/r, formal l/r & d/r, eat in kit. AUBURN: Mint! Mint! Vinyl-sided 3 br ranch in WEBSTER: Property being sold “as is” inc. $200’s. www.carolinebianchi.com. windows, sep. utilities, fully rented, good gar., f/p’d living rm., new roof and windows- enjoy. all applianced, 2 car garage- Jean Loconto great area. Hardwoods c/a, sunroom overlooking any existing appl., plumbing, heating, etc. cash flow. – Jean Loconto Jean Loconto pool and really nice yard! $249,900 DUDLEY: Colonial, 7 rms, 3 large Call for more info. $175,900 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, large deck overlooking EW LISTING fenced in private wooded lot. Y N Features: family rm/cathedral ceil- FAMIL ing/ hardwood flr., dining rm/hard- 2 EW PRICE wood flr., spacious living rm., fully 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 N applianced kitchen with stainless steel appliances/upgrade ceramic 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 style floor/dinette area, in area of similar homes. $259,900. www.carolinebianchi.com. Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer Roger Mundell Joan Mellen John Roderick John Sherman DUDLEY: Well maintained 2 family home in con- AUBURN: Charming 2BR home w/ potential for Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian venient location! Hardwoods, updated kitchens additional space with walk-up attic! Hardwoods, www.sturbridgerealestate.com and baths! Off-street parking! $225,000 fplcd L.R., and more! REDUCED $224,000 BUSINESS ZONED Dudley-Open House Sunday Feb. 10 from 12-2 at ••• CONDOS - TOWNHOUSES ••• WEBSTER 337 Mason Road Extension VE. OPEN HOUSE AUBURN - “Forest Park” 197 to Mason Rd. then to Mason Rd. Extension. Three bedroom, SUN. 12-2 2.5 bath colonial, huge cherry cabinet packed kitchen, sunny family 9 DELANY A 2 BR, 1.5 BA - Reduced! Open House room and 2 car garage, gorgeous! Only $299,900. Wow! $159,900 Sun. 11-1 OXFORD -“Plantation Village” DUDLEY: Move right into this updated 4 BR, 2 ba cape 3 BR, 2 BA, Fplc., Garage 151 Gore Rd. 1-508-765-5452 and enjoy! Nice applcd. kitchen, finished LL, screened Southbridge, MA 01550 $170,000 Route 16 [email protected] porch, garage! Close to beach and schools.In great neighborhood! REDUCED $239,900 OXFORD -“Toria Heights” Liz Banas Brand new Colonial, excellent Owner/Broker 2 BR, 2 BA, FR, Garage! February Special! 4% Commissions $189,000 Home/Office location. Master Suite, OPEN HOUSE! IN HOME Cute and cozy 2 bed- 811 Brickyard Road, OXFORD -“Thayer Pond” Stainless Appliances included. room expandable Cape Woodstock, CT Choice of 2! 2 BR, 1 BA in a fabulous location. Sunday, February 10th, 1 BUSINESS ALLOWED Info at isoldmyhouse.com Wide open second floor PM-3 PM; Directions: From starting at $119,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3 Southbridge-Main to Elm to waiting to be finished; Lebanon Hill; Right onto 508-517-0988 Corner lot; town water Alpine; Alpine becomes DUDLEY: Well maintained 3 Br, 1.5 bath home ••• OXFORD CONDO RENTALS ••• and sewer; attached garage and nice backyard; Priced Brickyard Road. Sparkling 3 bedroom upgraded raised ranch on features applcd. eat-in kitchen, front to back LR 1 and 2 BR Units Reduced $259,900 1.3 acres. Cozy LL family room with woodstove; screened porch; fplced w/pellet stove insert and fplcd FR. Level lot to sell! $172,000 barn. Lovely country setting! $239,900 ########################################################################################################## w/seasonal flowers and storage shed. $239,900 $750 and up

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CHARLTON STURBRIDGE SPENCER W.BROOKFIELD ERA Key Realty Services 19 Stafford St. 49 Main Street 294 Main St. 1 Main St. (508) 248-3100 (508) 347-9595 (508) 885-7885 (508) 867-6100 351 Main St., Oxford Professional Associates Email: [email protected] Website: www.remaxprofassoc.com Key Realty Services # Lorraine Herbert, Broker/Owner # David Cantwell, Co-Owner # Angela Almendarez # Al Basile (866) 321-6812: Toll-Free! # Andy Beschle # Pierre Boucher # Jeanne Button # Jean Campbell # Sonya Casey # Carol Childress # Jo Chiodetti # Carol Congdon # Pam Crawford # Frank Danna # Sue De Leon # Michael Dean # Karen Denehy # Beth Dion # Jen Dulmaine # David Ford # Noelle Giovanello # Lene Guertin Licensed in CT & MA! Visit our website: www.ERAKey.com (Click on “Oxford”) # Lori Kaszowski # Jill Lamoureux # Neal LeBlanc # Brandy Linde # Lisa Matondi # Daniel Matte # Lance Montigny # Patty Moriarty # Gladys Mountain # Kim Oakes # Donna Plouffe # Terri Ricard # Gina Roscioli # Shirley Shiver # Crystal Snow # Marita Tasse # Elaine Tatro # Walt Tolmie # Chris Tong # Martha Warren # AREA’S #1 REAL ESTATE AGENCY # HUD BROKER # BUYER REPRESENTATION AVAILABLE # 83 MCGILPIN ROAD, STURBRIDGE 5 HINMAN VILLAGE #2, STURBRIDGE Spectacular McGilpin Rd, 4 BR 2.5 BA Best condo value around, low fees, gorgeous Colonial, level 2+A lot, AC, 9’ceilings, striking furnished model, commuter friendly, lg 2 BR JUST LISTED JUST LISTED OPEN SUN 2:30-4 OPEN SUN 12-2 windows, hdwds, fpld LR, detailed DR, book- 1.5 BA townhouses, fully appl’d, only 3 left. case lined study, manor sized master. $149,900 & up! (Rt 20 by Cumbies, Hinman Dudley-$239,900.! Oxford-$166,000.! Southbridge-$219,000.! Southbridge-$229,900.! $519,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 St) Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 6 Rm., 3 BR Ranch Value priced 8 Rm., Brand new-ready now! HINMAN VILLAGE Really nice 6 Rm., 3 BR Brick Ranch w/Gar.; on .3 ac. in nice area! 3 BR, 1.5 Bath Cape; Beautiful 3 BR, 1.5 Bath 130 KEYS ROAD, WARREN 5 RIDGE ROAD, SOUTHBRIDGE Business Zoned! Just beginning or only need Gar.; IG Pool; .39 ac. lot; Cape; farmer’s porch; Stunning custom contemporary Ranch on A must see 3 BR country Cape in sought after neighborhood. 6-rms w/space for NEW: Furnace, HW Htr., Windows! 1 level living- deck; nice area; nice .57 ac. lot w/privacy; private 1-acre lot, split BR flr plan, cherry flrs, OPEN SUN 2-3 OPEN SUN 11-1 expansion! Large rooms, hdwd floors, 1st Lg. fpld. LR; stnls. appld. Kit.; this 1150 sq. ft. home needs work; Hunter’s Ridge subdiv.! gourmet kitchen, mstr BR w/corner Jacuzzi & floor master BR & laundry plus more. DR, FR, hdwd. flrs., could be right for you! ‘As Is’! Upgrades: granite counters; 1-custom closet. 508-885-5556 $360,000 $195,000 fenced yard! Needs work; ‘As Is’! 2x6 construc.; www.PamCrawford.com 508-885-5556 www.PamCrawford.com It’s affordable! cer. flrs. in Kit. & baths; STURBRIDGE: NEW 4 BR 1.5 BA home NORTH BROOKFIELD: Peaceful coun- hdwds. in DR/Foyer! in “The Preserve” nbrhd, granite/island try setting, 3-4 BR Col, cute kit, fabu-

JUST LISTED kit, fpcd FR, hdwds, tiled baths, fpld lous FR/sun rm w/woodstove, mstr BR, CA, AG pool, 2-car gar, hwy AMAZING NEW PRICE office/study, lg LR & DR, 2-car access! $395,000 Patty Moriarty 508- detached gar, 1-yr home warranty! 784-0664 $279,000 Lene Guertin 508-784-0509 STURBRIDGE LINE, BROOKFIELD: STURBRIDGE: Gorgeous new 4 BR 2.5 New, barely lived-in 4 BR 2.5 BA Col, BA home, fabulous view, loaded w/the OPEN HOUSE

hdwds, granite kit, fpld cath GR, formals, HIGHLANDS best amenities, in prestigious cul de sac GREAT NEW PRICE master BR, ofc, farmer's porch, AC, 3- neighborhood, 1-acre lot, town servic- Webster-$104,900.! Webster-$259,900.! Webster-$269,900.! Sturbridge-$109,900.! acres. $349,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- es! $494,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- 8 Rm., 4 BR, 1.5 Bath Colon.; Open Hse., 02/10, 1-3 @ 3 BR, 2 Bath Cape; 10 Rm., 6 BR, 784-0500 784-0500 needs some work; 21 Tanner Rd.! full dormer; gar. under; 2.5 Bath Colon.; See this really nice 3 BR, big deck; Where to start? 95% BROOKFIELD: 7-acres with 10-year old septic on site for $165,000! 5-more acres are available! equity builder; farmer’s porch; sunrm.; STURBRIDGE: .23 manicured acres; HOLLAND: Excellent build-able 1.63 acre lot! Perc completed! Call for more details. $52,500 ‘As Is’! 2 Bath Ranch; fpld. DR; ‘As Is’; needs work; rehabbed home, convenient location, DR; LL Fam. Rm. w/negot. hot tub! town services, no betterment, commer- STURBRIDGE: Building lot w/town sewer approvals, stone walls, surveyed & minimal site work See, you CAN afford fully appld. Kit.; LR; LL Fam. Rm.; poss. Duplex? needed. Worth a look! A lot of house for the $! cial & residential possibilities! AFFORD- $99,900 to buy a home! .38 ac.; fenced yard w/shed! STURBRIDGE: Wonderful setting for private home on 7-acres. Mobile home on site now w/water & Priced right for you! ABLE at $209,900! Gina Roscioli 508- electric. Many possibilities! Call for more information. $140,000 784-0694 www.ginasproperties.com Gina Roscioli: 508-784-0694 • www.ginasproperties.com ERA Key Realty Services The Eager Group has merged with us 415 Main St., Spencer, MA REDUCED (888) 896-3171 Toll-Free! Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer)

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY – 1-2:30 PM. CHARLTON RANCH HOLLAND COTTAGE HOLLAND CONTEMPORARY 23 Adeline St, Southbridge. Completely Not a drive by! Seller had done a lot of Year round cottage with beach rights to 3 BR contemporary-style home built on renovated 3 BR Colonial on spacious cor- work to this 2 BR cottage. New FR w/radi- Hamilton Res! Completely gutted and a hill overlooking well maintained yard. ner lot! Brand new appl. kitchen, sliders ant heat, cath.ceiling & atrium door. remodeled in 2001. Sliders off the DR to 2 tier deck with above-ground pool and to lg. deck.New flooring thruout, 2 updat- Refinished hdwd floors in LR and MBR. good sized deck. Nicely landscaped hot tub. Full walk-out basement, partial- ed baths. Huge MBR! $239,500. Jennifer New FP in LR. More! $232,500. Ask for yard. $152,500. Ask for Beverly Gray, ly finished.$295,000. Ask for Dan T, McCausland, (508)347-7181. Wendy McFarland, (508)347-7181 (508)347-7181. (508)347-7181.

EDUCED North Brookfield $489,900. REDUCED R Holland $229,000. North Brookfield $449,900. EACH Spencer $184,900. NEW LISTING DAY IS A VACATION! Wonderful Pride of ownership shows Escape to This! Log Home free-flowing young 3 bdrm Your refuge from the city! This throughout this 3 bedroom Filled w/Luxuries all poised Contemporary w/deeded right of 3+ bedroom Cape is priced to Ranch w/lakeview of Hamilton on 3+ Acres! 4 Bedrooms, 4 way, offers floor to ceiling views of sell! Large livingroom with new HOLLAND WATERFRONT PETERSHAM COLONIAL SOUTHBRIDGE COLONIAL STURBRIDGE RANCH Reservoir. All the work has been Baths, Custom Kitchen, full recreational Lake Lashaway from flooring, formal diningroom and Enjoy the sunrise in this nice 3 BR colo- Spacious ranch w/many great features! its glass-lined Great room & wrap Breathtaking view form the many win- Greek revival on historic town common! done for you-All New windows, full bath with jetted tub. New dows in this lovely 2 BR waterfront Listed on the National Register as The nial! Interior frestly painted and wallpa- Hardwoods, 2 BR w/attached 1 BR in- doors, roof, gutters, outlets & Master Suite. Over 4,000 s.f. around deck. You will enjoy the open Petersham Inn. 9 BR, separate entrance pered. New carpeting. Energy efficient law. Walkout basement ready for finish- ranch on Lake Hamilton! Warm & invit- switches, etc! Relax in the fire- of living space. 3 Car Garage, concept Gourmet kitchen w/adjacent windows, electrical, roof, and ing interior, fieldstone FP, wood floors. 1 to 4-5 room addition. Inground pool. replacement windows. Wood/pellet ing. Walking distance of town common! dining rm, spacious fireplaced Living $389,900. Garages w/storage. $257,000. Ask for stove h/up. Easy commute. $189,900. 2 car garage. $279,900. Ask for In-ground Pool & More! flooring. Quiet, dead end street. A with 120' frontage. Ask for placed livingroom, 11X19 eat-in rm, open staircase from Great rm to Dorothy Fontana, (508)347-7181. Dick or Jerry, (508)347-7181. Ask for Bob Maynard, (508)347-7181. Dorothy Fontana, (508)347-7181. kitchen>all appliances to stay! AND a One Year Home 2nd level loft & a private master suite Nice yard and plenty of privacy! Brand new deck of Master bdrm. Warranty! w/whirlpool tub. Built for gracious Full, walkout basement. What Sweet deal! entertaining and 4 season family fun. are you waiting for?

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WORCESTER 2 FAMILY STURBRIDGE COLONIAL WARE RANCH WEBSTER 4 FAMILY Nice 2-family has large sunny rooms, Remarkable new construction by crafts- Good sized 3 BR Ranch with partially Well maintained & updated 4 family. All man builder. Incredible floor plan w/ newer windows, furnaces, hot water finished basement. Fireplaced living new windows, electric, plumbing, heat heaters, baths, updated electric, hard- FP'd FR, formal DR & LR. Luxurious pri- room. Attached garage. Pre-approval systems, water heaters, porches! Two vate master suite. 2 zone FHA and cen- wood floors. Move right in and get help required. Being sold "as is". $152,900. units for rent. 2 BR each. Call Carol for $189,900. tral air. Generous allowances. $449,900. $224,900. with mortgage. Ask for Ask for Dick or Jerry, (508)347-7181. details! Ask for Carol Allard Priscilla, (508)347-7181. Ask for Paul Bouvier, (508)347-7181. Vancil, (508)347-7181. Spencer $369,900. Spencer $209,900. Spencer $409,900. Worcester $214,900. Paxton Line – TWO WATER- Room to Grow! If you’re A Texas Sized Home- You can Charming Bungalow! Open FRONT HOMES for the price afford! 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 floor plan w/gleaming hard- of one! Main house is a 5 rm. 2 looking for a home today with room to expand tomor- baths and over 3000 s.f. of living woods throughout! The chef bdrm. A frame w/walls of glass space! Exceptional, open floor overlooking Lake. Guest cottage row this is it! 8 rm., 4 bdrm. in your family will love the is a 3 rm. 1 bdrm. Home over- 1.5 bath home on over 1 plan, generous sized rooms. open kitchen w/tons of cabi- looking lake. 239 ft. of Water acre! 2500 s.f. of living space! Perfect for entertaining! Full net space & center island. All Frontage on Thompson Pond, a Extra large yard w/pool abuts walkout basement for teen suite! appliances to stay! 2 big bed- full recreational lake. Private, Almost 7 acres with a private rooms on 1st floor. Relax on woods. Renovated from the pond! Pool, hot tub, serene pond level lot! New septic, roof, fur- studs. 1 yr. home warranty the large deck off kitchen nace, siding & much more! views, less than 10 minutes to w/fenced in yard!! A very Rare find! for the buyer! MA Pike!

Open House Directory (860) 774-0610 PAUL BRANCA DAVE Branca LOHBUSCH Deadline: Monday at 10am 136 Putnam Pike, (860) Realty Dayville, Ct 06241 774-6722 (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse “You have a friend in the business!” (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (860) 774-0610 (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community BROOKLYN - 7 room Cape in great neighborhood on a non- ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE thru street, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace SATURDAY, February 9, 2008 and vaulted ceiling. Oil baseboard heat, 100 amp breakers. EW LISTING 2-car attached garage, storage shed. All this on 1.3 acre BROOKFIELD: N level lot. Call today! -$284,900. 90 Long Hill Road SF 11:00-2:00 $224,900 Re/Max Acclaim/ Mary Ellen Cox 508-735-7061 CHARLTON: 88 #6 Schoolhouse SF 11:30-1:00 $288,900 Re/Max One KILLINGLY - Yvonne Smith 774-696-6784 Modern 7100 sq. ft. office building on Rt. 12 in Dayville section of town. Great location for your WEBSTER: business or investment. $800,000. Call office for details. 3A Concord Court D 11:00-2:00 $264,900 ERA Key Realty 866-321-6812 KILLINGLY - 11 acres zoned light industrial off Exit 94, Route I-395. Excellent location for your business. SUNDAY, February 10, 2008 $357,500 AUBURN: KILLINGLY - 5.23 acre lot, ready for your house plans. Call today! $100,000. Broker owned. 79 Appleton Road SF 11:00-1:00 $249,900 Century 21/Maher Real Estate / KILLINGLY - General commercial land located off Exit 94, Route I-395 containing 1.20 acres with 160 ft. of Danielle Therrien 508-344-3481 $275,000 CHARLTON: road frontage. 107 Center Depot Road T 10:00-12:00 $187,500 Century 21/Maher Real Estate KILLINGLY - 36 acres of general commercial land located on Rt. 12 between Dayville and Danielson. Maryann Johnson 508-847-1484 $2,100,000. DUDLEY: KILLINGLY - Office space for lease, up to 6000 sq. ft. Call Today! 337 Mason Road SF 12:00-2:00 $229,900 Olde Village Realty 508-347-6556 KILLINGLY - 5.5 acre building lot located close to Danielson and I-395. Asking $73,500 8 Warsaw Avenue C 1:00-3:00 $129,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 9 Delany Avenue SF 12:00-2:00 $239,900 Century 21/Maher Real Estate/ Eric Piasta 508-832-5831 OXFORD: Buffum Dam Road SF 2:00-4:00 $309,000 Re/Max One Angela Clark Yvonne Smith 774-696-6784 FIRST CD REALTY 14 Holly Street SF 2:00-4:00 $274,000 Re/Max One Realtor Yvonne Smith 774-696-6784 Commercial & Residential Sales SOUTHBRIDGE: 1 Church Street • Webster, MA 01570 508-410-1319 5 Ridge Road SF 2:00-3:00 $195,000 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Pam Crawford 508-885-5556 SPENCER: 23 Cooney Road SF 12:00-3:00 $510,500 Bazinet Realty, LLC 508-943-0067 DUDLEY - $225,000 STURBRIDGE: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 10th 83 McGilpin Road SF 12:00-2:00 $519,900 Re/Max Professional from 12-2pm. 31 Dudley Hill Rd. Associates/Lorraine Hebert PEN HOUSE 508-784-0500 O Come see this meticulously well main- 5 Hinman Village #2 C 2:30-4:00 $149,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Lorraine Hebert 508-784-0500 tained Ranch w/lrg fireplaced liv.rm, LL WARREN: fam.rm, and att. garage. Hardwood floors 130 Keys Road SF 11:00-1:00 $360,000 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Pam Crawford 508-885-5556 throughout. Spacious enclosed sunroom WEBSTER: overlooks an inground pool on a shady & 21 Tanner Road SF 1:00-3:00 $259,900 ERA Key Realty 866-321-6812 private .65 acre lot. 151 Gore Road SF 11:00-1:00 $259,900 Owner/508-517-0988 3A Concord Court D 1:00-4:00 $264,900 ERA Key Realty 866-321-6812 8 Abbey Road SF 11:00-1:00 $299,900 Re/Max One Yvonne Smith 774-696-6784 GOT A HOUSE THOMPSON, CT: 103 Wilsoville Road SF 1:00-3:00 $389,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 FOR SALE? Lot 1 Fairway Drive SF 1:00-3:00 $379,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 WOODSTOCK, CT: Look for that new home in 811 Brickyard Road SF 1:00-3:00 $239,900 Liz Banas Real Estate 508-765-5452 our real estate section. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 7

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What an incredible buy at this price!!!! Lovely, well maintained 3 bedroom Make an offer! HUGE single family with large ranch. The 1100 sq. ft. living area does Immaculate 3 bedroom Cape, New construction. 5 room raised New roof - wow! New heating system - Spacious 7 room split level, 3 rooms throughout. You could easily convert wow! Brand new kitchen cabinets, count- not include finished basement area. newer roof, 25 ft liv. rm, expand- ranch features cathedral ceiling bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family this home into a multifamily. this unique er top - wow! - new enclosed sunroom - Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. able attic could be 2 more kitchen and living room, 3 bed- property has two kitchens, 2.5 bathrooms and wow! New carpeting and inlay - wow! Recent roof, replacement windows, cab- rooms. Situated on 1/2 enter- rooms, fhw/oil heat, 1 car garage room with gas stove, 2 car a 2 car garage with a huge loft. The loft could New 100 amp circuit breaker electrical inet packed kitchen w/appliances. 1 car tainment. This home is pride to garage, level yard, public be used as a work shop. There is a small yard. system - wow! Gleaming hardwood on 3/4 acre with stone walls. the boiler and hot water tank are only 2 years floors, you could shave in them - wow! garage. Private back yard. Town water sell!! A must show to discrimi- utilities. Susan x12 and sewer. Immediate occupancy. A Susan x12. old and there are 3 additional rooms in attic. New title v system to be installed - wow! must see. Priced to sell. nating price conscious buyers. The sellers have done work to the property. Two plus private acres with 260 feet of the property is in move in condition. road frontage - wow! x14 OXFORD - $279,900 WEBSTER - $275,000 WEBSTER - $179,000 WEBSTER- $208,000 OXFORD - $369,900 FREE MARKET

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DUDLEY - 5 ACRES OXFORD - $299,900 DUDLEY - $250,000 OXFORD - $184,900 Rentals: $224,900 BUFFUMVILLE HEIGHTS Oxford- Unit 44: 2 br. end unit townhouse in Plymouth Mary Hicks Village Complex. …$1,395 Shrewsbury REALTOR® - 2br. rental on Lake Quinsigamond. No pets, West Brookfield, MA 01585 available now ...$850 Shrewsbury- 4 rm., 2 br. waterfront, heat included ...$850 Direct: 508-867-2222 • Cell: 508-612-4794 Worcester- 5 rm, 3br. ... $800 www.maryhicks.net • Email: [email protected] Just like new!! Priced below assessed 5 room townhouse in Worcester Six room 3 bedroom, 1.5 value!! Seller says sell!! This home is - 2-3 br. ....$900 bath home on 5 acres... 7 room split level on 1.43 acres, 3 immaculate! only 6 years old, 2 full baths, Country, 2 bedrooms, 11/2 Webster- Units 2 East and 2 West: 2 br. heat included, no bedrooms, 2 baths, family room center island in an open kitchen and 2 baths, fireplaced livin- pets, no smoking ...$850 inground pool with screen- w/stove, cathedral 3 season room acres of land with 405 feet of fronatage. In Webster I work hard for my clients. house and a pool house... porch w/hot tub leads to large the basement there is a wood stove and groom, pellet stove, - 2 br. first floor condo with view of Webster available for immediate deck, separate building has large room for expansion, have a Huge “Man garage. Seller to pay 6 Lake ...$1,200 Call me today for a occupancy. A must see for 1-2 rooms above 2 car garage Town”, “ Family Room” or “Play Room”!! months condo fees! Webster the value conscious buyer. plus 1 car under, fenced side There is also a septic cleaning filter in the - Commercial space 1000 sq. ft. ...$900 Susan x12 Free Market Analysis. Conrad x14 yard. Susan x12 basement to protect your septic system. Webster- Office space utilities incl. ...$350

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WORLD CLASS SUNSETS WILL BE YOURS From the porch of this beautiful contemporary home on sixty-six subdivisible acres. The Main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, family room great room with a stone see thru fireplace. Master bedroom features an enclosed double shower, Jacuzzi and hot steam sauna with mist units. Attached three car garage heated with Looking to sell your home, let us do the sprinkler system. In law apt with private entrance and individual heating system. Open the back doors and enjoy nature’s paradise amongst the pastures, woods, pond and stream. Perfect for horses (23 work for you. allowed), hiking, camping and riding four wheelers. After spending the day with nature relax in the Your ad will be seen in over sauna. Plenty of room for storage as there is a four carriage garage with electricity. The list of addition- al features goes on and on. Located 45 minutes east of Hartford, 1 hour south of Boston and 3 hours 47,000 households throughout north of New Yok City. This is your own private sanctuary with endless amenities. Offered at $899,000. Southern Worcester County. To advertise in our Real Estate Section, please call your local sales THOMPSON: Nothing to do to this beauty of a PUTNAM: “Happiness is a picture-perfect 10 THOMPSON: FIRST TIME OFFER! This charm- representative. Cape except move in. Just under 1600 sq. ft. room victorian home” on a tree lined street ing Thompson 4 bedroom farmhouse is located with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Woodstove with neighbors who greet each other by name. within walking distance of Quaddick Park. This hookups to offset heating costs. Hardwood Move into this 4 bedroom Grove Street home happy home of the past has much happiness to floors, remodeled kitchen, walk-out basement, and enjoy all the amenities it has to offer. Call give for your family’s future. $219,900. detached garage, paved drive and 2.79 rural now if you desire happy tomorrows. $289,900. 1-800-367-9898 acres just feet from the RI border $279,900. 8 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Calendar CALENDAR social time. The program continues for 12 NORTHBRIDGE —Coffee Break, a non- April 1. Online applications are available at continued from page B2 weeks and is free and open to all. Meetings denominational community Bible study for www.mass.gov/civilservice. Constituents will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pleasant women, holds study on the Holy Spirit from interested in receiving or downloading a The schedule is as follows: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Street Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday at the Fairlawn paper examination application can contact March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, Street. Contact the church office at (508) 234- Church, 305 Goldthwaite Road (off Hill Sen. Moore’s office at (617) 722-1420 or visit his June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 5268, e-mail [email protected], or visit Street). Coffee Break offers women an oppor- website, www.senatormoore.com. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, www.pscrc.org for more information and to tunity to read and discuss the Bible, share Dec. 8 and Dec. 22. register. questions and concerns and develop new DOUGLAS — The Earth Machine home friendships. Each lesson is independent, so if composting bins are now on sale at the Board UXBRIDGE — The town clerk’s office REGION — UniBank is pleased to announce you can’t attend every week, you won’t feel of Health office. Start now to make your own announces that dog licenses are available for its 14th annual scholarship program, provid- lost. There is no homework required and no rich loam for your spring plantings. Bins are 2008. Dog licenses for 2007 have expired and ing $2,000 each to nine graduating seniors, one previous Bible knowledge is necessary. made of sturdy plastic and are on sale for $40. must be renewed by March 31. Late fees of $10 at each high school in the towns of Refreshments and quality childcare are pro- Please call the Board of Health office at (508) per dog are assessed after this date. To renew Northbridge, Uxbridge, Blackstone, Douglas, vided – with a loving nursery for infants up to 476-4000, ext. 352,to make arrangements to a license for your dog, please visit the town Upton, Grafton and Sutton. age 2 and a story hour that your 3-5 year olds purchase and pick up you composting bin. clerk’s office with a copy of a current rabies These scholarships are a part of UniBank’s won’t want to miss. certificate, which will be retained by the town commitment to the Blackstone Valley in sup- For directions, questions, or to get more NORTHBRIDGE —The Christian Men’s clerk, and payment for the license. Costs are porting the educational endeavors of excep- information, call (508) 234-5729 or the church Community Bible Study that has been meet- $11 per dog or $7 per spayed or neutered dog. tional students, selected on the basis of char- secretary at (508) 234-2838. ing at the Whitin Community Center in Payments may be made in cash or by check acter, involvement in school or community Whitinsville since 1969 will continue to meet payable to The Town of Uxbridge. All dogs six activities, financial need and academic REGION — Sen. Richard Moore, D- from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesday mornings, months and over must be licensed. achievement. Uxbridge is pleased to inform constituents of through April. Each week faith, fun, and fel- Please contact the town clerk’s office by Scholarship applications are available in a recruitment campaign currently under way lowship is shared and we invite local area phone at (508) 278-3156, or e-mail at the guidance departments of: Northbridge for the upcoming entry-level firefighter’s civil men, especially seniors, to join us. We are [email protected] with any ques- High School, Uxbridge High School, Douglas service examination, scheduled for April 26. focusing on Paul’s “Epistle to the Galatians” tions or concerns. High School, Blackstone-Millville Regional This entry-level public safety examination, and how it helps young Christians grow, and High School, Nipmuc Regional High School, administered by the Human Resources mature Christians develop a practicable NORTHBRIDGE — A new divorce recovery Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Division, is one of the most important exami- worldview. There is an elevator to the upper support group has begun at the Pleasant Technical High School, Whitinsville nations that will be conducted in the coming conference room. Call Bud Tierney at (508) Street Church in Whitinsville. “Fresh Start: Christian High School, Grafton High School months. The lists that will result from this 278-9345, or e-mail [email protected]. There is Life after Divorce,” is for men and and Sutton High School. Schools are awarded examination will determine the pool of appli- women who are divorced and living single the scholarships and form their own commit- cants eligible for appointment to the position NORTHBRIDGE — The Pleasant Street again, as well as for those still going through tees to select recipients. Applicants are of municipal civil service firefighter in cities Church in Whitinsville has begun a new ses- the separation and divorce process. Each required to be enrolled, as undergraduate stu- and towns covered by the civil service statute. sion of GriefShare, a program designed to meeting includes a topical video followed by dents, in an accredited four-year institution of Applicants must submit their application by help people in bereavement find encourage- higher learning. March 18 to avoid an additional $25 processing small group discussion, refreshments, and Turn To CALENDAR, page B9 fee. No applications will be accepted after BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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GriefShare meetings are for anyone following exceptions; Church Street and Crocheting, Beginners Sign Language, who is grieving the loss of someone close. ON THE EVEN NUMBERED SIDE: Upper Border Street from D Street North Pruning Trees and Shrubs and Microsoft Each GriefShare session includes a video sem- D Street Water Street from gate behind fire station to Excel. inar and group discussion, providing an High Street the bottom of the hill, 20 feet north of the fire • Wednesday night courses: Advanced opportunity to interact with others who have Linden Street hydrant Beginners Lind Dancing, Videography/Local experienced a recent loss. The program runs Main Street from Buma Square to Border Granite Street from 23 Granite to East Access Television, Learning to Use a in a 13-week cycle, but attendees are welcome Street Street Computer and CPR and First Aid. to join the group at any point. Maple Court Violators of the ban will be tagged and if • Thursday night courses: Aerobics, GriefShare is free, non-denominational, and Overlook S Street interfering with snow removal operations, Knitting and Crocheting, Machine Sewing for open to all. Upper High Street from 66 to 100 will be towed at the owner’s expense. Beginners and Using the Internet and e-mail. Meetings of the group run from 7 to 8:30 Water Street from Main St. to gate at the • Special Workshop March 12: Maximizing p.m. at Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St., Shop entrance UXBRIDGE — Registration for the College Financial Aid. Whitinsville. Contact the church office at (508) Johnston Avenue from Brook Street to the Uxbridge Adult Education Program will be Most courses are $70 for residents and $75 234-5268, e-mail [email protected], or visit end of Johnston Avenue at dead end held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, for non-residents. www.pscrc.org for more information and to ON THE ODD NUMBERED SIDE: Tuesday,Feb. 12, and Wednesday,Feb. 13 in the For more information, call Uxbridge High register. East Street from Johnston Ave. to Christian main office at Uxbridge High School, or regis- School at (508) 278-8634 or to register by phone Church parking lot ter by mail. Classes will begin the week of call (508) 278-3548 after 5 p.m. NORTHBRIDGE — The all-night parking LEGALS

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series essence. line, 26 feet to the beginning of curve in said By virtue and in execution of the Power of 2005-13 The Mortgagee reserves the right to post- line which has radius of 30 feet; Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by its Attorneys pone the sale to a later date by public procla- Thence southeasterly with said curved line by Charles M. Barron, Jr. and Donna Barron Guaetta and Benson, LLC mation at the time and date appointed for the 25 feet, more or less, to the corner of Lot # 8 to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic Registration Peter V. Guaetta, Esquire sale and to further postpone at any on said plan; Systems, Inc., a separate corporation that is 9 Acton Road adjourned sale-date by public proclamation Thence S. 5 degree W. with Lot #8 on said acting solely as nominee for America's Suite # 10 at the time and date appointed for the plan, 107.50 feet to land, now or formerly, of Wholesale Lender, “Lender”; its successors Chelmsford, MA 01824 adjourned sale date. George A, Morrison; and assigns dated March 21, 2005 and January 17, 2008 The premises is to be sold subject to and Thence N. 84 degree 21’ W. with said recorded with the Worcester County January 25, 2008 with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Morrison land, 49.18 feet to the southeaster- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in February 1, 2008 leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, ly corner of Lot #10 on said plan; Book 35960, Page 1, of which mortgage the February 8, 2008 building and zoning laws, encumbrances, Thence N. 5 Degree 00’ E. with Lot #10 on undersigned is the present holder, for breach condominium liens, if any and all other claim said plan, 109.53 feet to the point of begin- of the conditions of said mortgage and for the NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF in the nature of liens, if any there be. ning. purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold REAL ESTATE In the event that the successful bidder at Containing 5,459, square feet, more or less. at Public Auction at 10:00 AM, on By virtue and in execution of the Power of the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- Terms of Sale: These premises are being February 15, 2008, on the premises known Sale contained in a certain mortgage given ing the within described property according sold subject to any and all unpaid real estate as 671 North West Main Street, Douglas, by Kevin B. Blaisdell to Mortgage Electronic to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the taxes, water rates, municipal charges and Massachusetts, the premises described in Registration Systems as Nominee for GN terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed assessments, condominium charges, said mortgage, together with all the rights, Mortgage, LLC dated July 20, 2005, record- at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee expenses, costs, and assessments, if appli- easements, and appurtenances thereto, to ed with Worcester County (Worcester reserves the right to sell the property by fore- cable, federal tax liens, partition wall rights, wit: District) at Book 36847, Page 284 of which closure deed to the second highest bidder, statutes, regulations, zoning, subdivision A certain lot or parcel of land situated on mortgage the undersigned is the present providing that said second highest bidder control, or other municipal ordinances or the northeasterly side of North West Main holder for breach of conditions of said mort- shall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys, bylaws respecting land use, configuration, Street in the Town of Douglas, Worcester gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C., building or approval, or bylaws, statutes or County, Massachusetts and being lot 3 on a same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 213C, Beverly, ordinances regarding the presence of lead Plan by La Vallee Brothers, Inc., dated 11:00 AM on February 20, 2008, on the Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of the paint, asbestos or other toxic substances, November 18, 1999 and recorded at mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged required deposit as set forth herein within sanitary codes, housing codes, tenancy, and Worcester District Registry of Deeds Plan premises, all and singular, the premises as three (3) business days after written notice of , to the extent that they are recorded prior to Book 754, Plan 46. Said parcel containing described in said mortgage: the default of the previous highest bidder and the above mortgage, any easements, rights 90,000 square feet, more or less, according The land in Uxbridge, Worcester County, title shall be conveyed to the said second of way, restrictions, confirmation or other to said plan. Massachusetts with the buildings thereon on highest bidder within twenty (20) days of said matters of record. Said parcel is further bounded and the westerly side of Harvard Street, consist- written notice. Purchaser shall also bear all state and described as follows: ing of two (2) adjoining parcels, bounded and If the second highest bidder declines to county deeds excise tax. The deposit of BEGINNING at a point of the northwest described as follows: Parcel No. 1: Being lots purchase the within described property, the $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash or bank or sideline of North West Main Street at the numbered 35, 36, 37 on Plan of Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the certified check at the time and place of the most southerly corner of the parcel to be Pleasantdale, made by E.G. Varney, C.E. within described property at the amount bid sale, with the balance of the purchase price conveyed and the westerly corner of land dated Sept. 1900, recorded with Worcester by the second highest bidder. to be paid by bank or certified check within now or formerly of Ken Pastor; District Deeds, Plan Book 6, Plan 23 said lots The foreclosure deed and the considera- thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, to THENCE N. 31º 29’ 33” W. 200 feet by the together being further bounded and tion paid by the successful bidder shall be be deposited in escrow with Guaetta and northwesterly sideline of North West Main described as follows: Easterly by Harvard held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & Benson, LLC, at 9 Acton Road, Suite # 10, Street to a point; Street, 105.4 feet; Northerly by Lot #38 on LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the Chelmsford, Massachusetts. THENCE N 58º 30’ 27” E. 450 feet to a said plan 90 feet; Westerly by Lot #56 on said "Escrow Agent") until the deed shall be In the event that the successful bidder at point; Plan 62.7 feet; and Southerly by the 2nd par- released from escrow to the successful bid- the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- THENCE S. 31º 29’ 33” E. 200 feet to a cel hereinafter described 99.6 feet; Parcel der at the same time as the consideration is ing the within described property according point. The last two courses by land now or No. 2: This parcel adjoins the first parcel on released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the formerly of the Estate of Rita Mocznski; the south and is described as follows: after the date of sale, whereupon all obliga- terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed THENCE S. 58º 30’ 27” W. 450 feet along Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee land now or formerly of Ken Pastor to the premises herein described at the southerly have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow reserves the right to sell the property by fore- point of beginning. line of said Lot #56 on said plan and at the Agent shall be discharged. closure deed to the second highest bidder or, Being the same premises conveyed by northeasterly corner of land conveyed Celia Other terms to be announced at the sale. thereafter, to the next highest bidders, pro- deed recorded in Book 25107 at Page 389. Leblanc to Wilbrod G. Goulet et ux by deed Dated: January 15, 2008, Aurora Loan viding that said bidder shall deposit with said Terms of Sale:. These premises are being dated May 16, 1951, recorded with said Services LLC, By: John A. Doonan. Esq., attorney, the amount of the required deposit sold subject to any and all unpaid real estate Deeds, Book 3336, Page 295; Thence S. 75¡ DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C., as set forth herein within five (5) business taxes, water rates, municipal charges and E., with the southerly line of said Lot #56, the 100 Cummings Center, Suite 213C, Beverly, days after written notice of the default of the assessments, condominium charges, southerly line of Lot #35 on said plan, and MA 01915, (978) 921-2670, previous highest bidder. expenses, costs, and assessments, if appli- crossing part of said Harvard Street, 150.50 www.dgandl.com Other terms, if any, are to be announced cable, federal tax liens, partition wall rights, feet to stake in the center line of said street; (6202.53/Blaisdell)(01/25/08, 02/01/08, at the sale. statutes, regulations, zoning, subdivision Thence S. 10¡ 30’E., in a direct line with the 02/08/08)(101410) Present holder of said mortgage control, or other municipal ordinances or center lien of said Harvard Street to the January 25, 2008 bylaws respecting land use, configuration, shore of the pond; Thence westerly with the February 1, 2008 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf building or approval, or bylaws, statutes or shore line of said pond to the southeasterly February 8, 2008 of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust ordinances regarding the presence of lead corner of land of said Goulet et ux; Thence N. 2005-WMC4 paint, asbestos or other toxic substances, 10¡ 30’W., with said Goulet et ux land, 50 feet MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE by its Attorneys sanitary codes, housing codes, tenancy, and to the point of beginning. For mortgagor’s title By virtue and in execution of the Power of Guaetta and Benson, LLC , to the extent that they are recorded prior to see deed recorded herewith. Book 36847 Sale contained in a certain mortgage given Peter V. Guaetta, Esquire the above mortgage, any easements, rights Page 282. by Ocimar Alves DaSilva and Harlane 9 Acton Road of way, restrictions, confirmation or other Subject to and with the benefit of ease- DaSilva to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic Suite # 10 matters of record. ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking of Registration Systems, Inc., a separate cor- Chelmsford, MA 01824 Purchaser shall also bear all state and record, if any, insofar as the same are now in poration that is acting solely as nominee for January 18, 2008 county deeds excise tax. The deposit of force and applicable. “Lender”; WMC Mortgage Corp. and its suc- January 25, 2008 $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash or bank or In the event of any typographical error set cessors and assigns dated January 28, February 1, 2008 certified check at the time and place of the forth herein in the legal description of the 2005 and recorded with the Worcester February 8, 2008 sale, with the balance of the purchase price premises, the description as set forth and County (Worcester District) Registry of to be paid by bank or certified check within contained in the mortgage shall control by Deeds, in Book 35594, Page 253, of which NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF thirty (30) days after the date of reference. mortgage the undersigned is the present REAL ESTATE the sale, to be deposited in escrow with This property has the address of 23-25 holder, for breach of the conditions of said By virtue and in execution of the Power of Guaetta and Benson, LLC, at 9 Acton Road, Harvard Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing Sale contained in a certain mortgage given Suite # 10, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Together with all the improvements now the same will be sold at Public Auction at by Joshua P. Esters and Lauretta A. Pelkus- In the event that the successful bidder at or hereafter erected on the property and all 11:00 AM, on February 15, 2008, on the Esters to Mortgage Electronic Registration the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, premises known as 27 Fair Street, Systems, Inc., dated May 12, 2005 and ing the within described property according royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof- Uxbridge, Massachusetts, the premises recorded with the Worcester County to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the its, water rights and stock and all fixtures now described in said mortgage, together with all (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed or hereafter a part of the property. All the rights, easements, and appurtenances Book 36505, Page 112, of which mortgage at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee replacements and additions shall also be thereto, to wit: CitiMortgage, Inc. is the present holder, for reserves the right to sell the property by fore- covered by this sale. The land in said Uxbridge, with the build- breach of the conditions of said mortgage closure deed to the second highest bidder or, Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold ings thereon, situated on the southerly side and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same thereafter, to the next highest bidders, pro- subject to any and all unpaid taxes and of Fair Street Extension on being Lot num- will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on viding that said bidder shall deposit with said assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other bered nine (9) on plan of land entitled February 22, 2008, on the mortgaged prem- attorney, the amount of the required deposit municipal liens and water or sewer liens and “Subdivision of land owned by Edwin C. ises located at 671 East Hartford Avenue, as set forth herein within five (5) business State or County transfer fees, if any there Erickson, Uxbridge, Mass., February 1950”, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, days after written notice of the default of the are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS F.J. Brennen, Surveyor, recorded with all and singular the premises described in previous highest bidder. ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check Worcester Registry of Deeds, Plan Book said mortgage, Other terms, if any, are to be announced will be required to be paid by the purchaser 166, Plan 63, said Lot being further bounded TO WIT: at the sale. at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL Present holder of said mortgage and the balance in cashier's or certified Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the Lot herein described on the southerly line of UXBRIDGE, COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Bank of New York as Trustee for the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, said street and at the northeasterly corner of AND COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- Certificate Holders CWMBS, Inc. CHL L.L.C., 100 Cummings Center, Suite 213C, Lot # 10 on said plan. SETTS, TO WIT: Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2005-13 Beverly, Massachusetts, time being of the Thence N. 84 degree 39’ E. with said street Turn To LEGALS, page B10 10 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE LEGALS

LEGALS same are in force and applicable. recorded with the Worcester District Registry continued from page B9 Property Address: NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF of Deeds in Book 23843, Page 67, and 2811 Providence Road REAL ESTATE shown on a plan recorded in said Registry of A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF Northbridge, MA Premises: 237 Kelly Road, Deeds in Plan Book 767, Page 50. LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON, For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded Northbridge, Massachusetts The post office address of the Unit is 23 SITUATED ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF with the Worcester County (Worcester By virtue and in execution of the Power of Maple Street, Whitinsville, Massachusetts HARTFORD AVENUE EAST IN UXBRIDGE, District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36642, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given 01588. WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHU- Page 32 by Jonathan Nadeau to Mortgage Electronic The Unit is shown on a plan recorded SETTS, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT B-2 The premises will be sold subject to any Registration Systems, Inc. and now held by herewith to which is affixed a verified state- ON PLAN OF LAND RECORDED WITH and all unpaid taxes and other municipal IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. , said mortgage dated ment in the form provided by G.L. c. 183A, s. WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF assessments and liens, and subject to prior August 14, 2006, and recorded in the 9 and is conveyed subject to and with the DEEDS, IN PLAN BOOK 381, PLAN 54, liens or other enforceable encumbrances of Worcester County (Worcester District) benefit of obligations, restrictions, rights and AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ON record entitled to precedence over this mort- Registry of Deeds, in Book 39602 at Page liabilities contained in G.L.c. 183A, the SAID PLAN AS FOLLOWS: gage, and subject to and with the benefit of 124, for breach of the conditions in said mort- Master Deed, the documents establishing BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE all easements, restrictions, reservations and gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the the organization of unit owners and the By- SOUTHERLY SIDE OF SAID HARTFORD conditions of record and subject to all tenan- same, will be sold at Public Auction on Laws as amended of record. AVENUE EAST, 18.64 FEET FROM A cies and/or rights of parties in possession. February 20, 2008, at 3:00 pm Local Time The Unit is conveyed together with an WORCESTER COUNTY HIGHWAY Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- upon the premises, all and singular the undivided fifty (50%) percent interest apper- BOUND; tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a premises described in said mortgage, to wit: taining to the Unit in the Common Areas and THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY deposit must be shown at the time and place A certain parcel of land with all the privi- Facilities of said Condominium. DIRECTION BY A CURVE WITH A RADIUS of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the leges and appurtenances thereto belonging, The Unit contains 2,195 square feet OF 826.43 FEET, 175 FEET BY THE mortgage holder and its designee(s) are situated on the northeasterly side of Kelly approximately, and is laid out as shown on a SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF SAID HART- exempt from this requirement); high bidder to Road, also known as Kelley Road, in the plan recorded with the original deed and FORD AVENUE EAST TO LAND NOW OR sign written Memorandum of Sale upon Town of Northbridge, Worcester County, and affixed to which is the verified statement of a FORMERLY OF KENT F. BAILEY ET UX, acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price being more particularly described as follows: registered land surveyor, certifying that the WHICH POINT IS THE NORTHEASTERLY payable in cash or current funds in thirty (30) A certain parcel of land designated on a plan shown the unit designation of the Unit CORNER OF PREMISES HEREIN days from the date of the sale at the offices plan of land entitled “Plan to show property in hereby conveyed and of immediately adjoin- DESCRIBED; of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, Northbridge, Mass. owned by Harvey M. ing units, and that it fully and accurately THENCE S. 32¡ 16’ 28” E., BY AND P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Lewis” dated May 19, 1975, by Kenneth M. depicts the layout of the Unit, its location, ALONG SAID BAILEY LAND, 220 FEET TO Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or such other Shaw, Registered Land Surveyor, filed with dimensions, approximate area, entrance and A POINT; time as may be designated by mortgagee. the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in immediate Common Area to which it has THENCE S. 38¡ 34’ 35” W., BY AND The description for the premises contained in Plan Book 411, Page 78, and containing access, as built. Unit and parking areas, if ALONG SAID BAILEY LAND, 180.58 FEET said mortgage shall control in the event of a 38,812 square feet of land, more or less, any are intended to by use primarily for the TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY typographical error in this publication. according to said plan. purposes set forth in Paragraph Seven of the CORNER OF LOT A-2, AS SHOWN ON Other terms to be announced at the sale. This conveyance is made subject to the fol- Master Deed, and are subject to the restric- SAID PLAN; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for lowing restrictions for the benefit of Harvey tions set forth in Paragraph Eight of the THENCE N. 32¡ 16’ 28” W., BY AND Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3 M. Lewis: Master Deed as follows: ALONG SAID LOT A-2 AS SHOWN ON Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 1. Said premises herein being conveyed 1. All units shall be used for residential SAID PLAN, 240 FEET TO SAID HART- Korde & Associates, P.C. shall be used exclusively for residential pur- purposes. FORD AVENUE EAST, TO THE POINT OF 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210 poses. 2. The use of the decks or patios by the BEGINNING. Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 2. Said premises herein being conveyed owners or occupants of the respective Unit to CONTAINING 40,055 SQUARE FEET OF (978) 256-1500 shall be used only as a site for a one-family which they are appurtenant and any LAND, ACCORDING TO SAID PLAN. (07-2453F/OOMC/Grant)(01/25/08, 02/01/08, dwelling house. There may be erected on improvements thereof shall comply with this For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded 02/08/08)(101189) said premises a private garage to house Master Deed, the Condominium Trust and with Worcester County (Worcester District) motor vehicles used in conjunction with the the Condominium Laws, and all zoning safe- Registry of Deeds in Book 21540, Page 290. January 25, 2008 use and occupancy of said dwelling house ty, building and other applicable laws, ordi- These premises will be sold and con- February 1, 2008 but for no other purposes. nances and regulations. The Trustees of the veyed subject to and with the benefit of all February 8, 2008 3. No Quonset huts or trailers shall be erect- Condominium Trust, their agents, and ser- rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, ed or maintained or kept on said premises. vants may have access to and use of said covenants, liens or claims in the nature of NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF 4. No animals, poultry or birds of any kind decks, after not less than 48 hours’ notice to liens, improvements, public assessments, REAL ESTATE are to be maintained or kept other than the owner of the Unit having the exclusive any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, By virtue and in execution of the Power of household pets. use right thereof for purposes of mainte- water and sewer liens and any other munici- Sale contained in a certain mortgage given 5. No business or commercial enterprise of nance, repair, upkeep, or inspection of said pal assessments or liens or existing encum- by Steven W. Leclerc to Mortgage Electronic any nature whatsoever are to be conducted areas or other portions of the Buildings or brances of record which are in force and are Registration Systems, Inc., dated September or maintained on said premises. Common Areas, and the Trustees of the applicable, having priority over said mort- 21, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester 6. No building or any part thereof shall be Condominium Trust, and any Unit Owner gage, whether or not reference to such County (Worcester District) Registry of erected or maintained within fifty feet of the may have access to and use of the decks at restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Deeds at Book 37365, Page 53, of which northeasterly street line of said Kelly Road. any time, without notice, in the event of emer- or encumbrances is made in the deed. mortgage US Bank, N.A., as Trustee is the 7. All buildings constructed on said premis- gency. TERMS OF SALE: present holder, for breach of the conditions of es shall be completed within a period of fif- 3. The following conditions and restric- A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- teen months from the date that the construc- tions shall apply to the tenanting, renting, or Dollars by certified or bank check will be closing, the same will be sold at Public tion commences. leasing of Units: required to be paid by the purchaser at the Auction at 3:00 p.m. on February 22, 2008, 8. The cost of any dwelling house or garage A. Each and every lease, license, and/or time and place of sale. The balance is to be on the mortgaged premises located at 161 built on said premises shall be at least the tenancy agreement must be for the entire paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Southeast Main Street, Douglas, Worcester sum of thirty thousand dollars, exclusive of Unit and must be in writing. Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, County, Massachusetts, all and singular the the cost of land. B. No Unit shall be tenanted, rented, let, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to premises described in said mortgage, 9. All of said premises shall be maintained leased or license for transient or hotel pur- P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, TO WIT: and kept in a neat and clean condition and poses. Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty A certain Parcel of land, in the town of the grounds immediately adjacent to all C. Every lease, license or tenancy (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, buildings constructed on said premises shall arrangement permitting outside occupants provided to purchaser for recording upon with all the buildings thereon, in the south- be landscaped and seeded with grass. use or possessions or occupancy of a Unit receipt in full of the purchase price. The westerly portion thereof located on the north- The description of the property that shall included a provision or occupancy of a description of the premises contained in said westerly side of Vine Street and being desig- appears in the mortgage to be foreclosed Unit shall a provision requiring the outside mortgage shall control in the event of an nated as Lot #1 on a plan of land entitled shall control in the event of a typographical occupant to comply with all terms and condi- error in this publication. “Land of Bruce T. and Douglas G. Amsbary” error in this publication. tions of Master Deed, specifically including Other terms, if any, to be announced at to be conveyed to C & P Builders, Inc., For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated but not limited to Paragraph Seven and the sale. Douglas, Massachusetts, July 22, 1986, August 14, 2006, and recorded August 18, Paragraph Eight thereof, the Condominium CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Scale 1” = 100 feet. Drawn by Andrews 2006 in Book 39602 at Page 143 with the Trust, and the Rules and Regulations of the Present holder of said mortgage Survey and Engineering, Inc., Uxbridge, Worcester County (Worcester District) Condominium (which are an exhibit to the Massachusetts” as recorded in Worcester Registry of Deeds. Condominium Trust), and that the failure of By its Attorneys, District Registry of Deeds Plan Book 560 TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be said outside occupant to comply with any of HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Plan 115. sold and conveyed subject to all liens, the terms of said Master Deed, 150 California Street Said Lot #1 containing 2.085 acres of encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, Condominium Trust, and/or said Rules and Newton, MA 02458 land, more or less. municipal liens and assessments, if any, Regulations shall be a default under said (617) 558-0500 For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- which take precedence over the said mort- lease, license, or tenancy agreement. There 200710-0036 - GRN ed with Worcester County (Worcester gage above described. shall be attached to each such written instru- January 25, 2008 District) Registry of Deeds in Book 37365, FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of ment a copy of the Rules and copy of February 1, 2008 Page 51. the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- Paragraphs Seven and Eight of the Master February 8, 2008 These premises will be sold and con- tified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's Deed. veyed subject to and with the benefit of all check at the time and place of the sale by the D. No outside occupants shall keep LEGAL NOTICE rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, purchaser. The balance of the purchase house, or harbor any pets or animals in a MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE covenants, liens or claims in the nature of price shall be paid in cash, certified check, Unit or Common Elements unless first con- By virtue of and in execution of the Power liens, improvements, public assessments, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within sented to by the Trustees of the of Sale contained in a certain mortgage any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Condominium Trust. given by Ruth E. Bickford, Joseph J. Grant water and sewer liens and any other munici- Other terms to be announced at the sale. E. The provisions of the within Paragraph and Cathy A. Grant to Option One Mortgage pal assessments or liens or existing encum- REINER, REINER & BENDETT, PC 3 shall not apply to any bona fide first mort- Corporation, dated August 21, 2006 and brances of record which are in force and are 160 Farmington Avenue gage lender who obtains title to or takes pos- recorded with the Worcester County applicable, having priority over said mort- Farmington, CT 06032 session of a Unit by foreclosure or pursuant (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in gage, whether or not reference to such Attorney for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. to any other remedies provided in the mort- Book 39649, Page 172 of which mortgage restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Present Holder of the Mortgage gage or by applicable. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option or encumbrances is made in the deed. (860) 677-2868 4. Use of Building and Common Areas One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3 Asset- TERMS OF SALE: January 25, 2008 may also be restricted under provisions of Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, is the A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) February 1, 2008 the Condominium Trust and “Rules and present holder by assignment, for breach of Dollars by certified or bank check will be February 8, 2008 Regulations” promulgated pursuant thereto conditions of said mortgage and for the pur- required to be paid by the purchaser at the and recorded herewith. pose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged time and place of sale. The balance is to be NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF 5. Restriction on use, unless otherwise premises located at 2811 Providence Road, paid by certified or bank check at Harmon REAL ESTATE permitted in writing executed by a majority of Northbridge, MA will be sold at a Public Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Premises: 23 Maple Street, Unit B, 21-23 the Trustees of the Condominium Trust pur- Auction at 2:00 PM on February 22, 2008 at Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Maple Street Condominium, suant to the provisions thereof: the mortgaged premises, more particularly P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Northbridge (Whitinsville), A. No Unit shall be used for any purpose described below, all and singular the premis- Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty Massachusetts not specified in Paragraph 1 above; es described in said mortgage, to wit: (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be By virtue and in execution of the Power of B. The architectural integrity of the A certain parcel of land with the buildings provided to purchaser for recording upon Sale contained in a certain mortgage given Building and the Units shall be preserved thereon and all the privileges and appurte- receipt in full of the purchase price. The by Sarah R. Sullivan and Sean P. Sullivan to with out modification, and to that end, now nances thereto belonging, situated on the description of the premises contained in said Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, awning, screen antenna, signed, banner, westerly side of Providence Road, in the mortgage shall control in the event of an Inc. as nominee for Opteum Financial other device, and not exterior change, addi- Town of Northbridge, in said Worcester error in this publication. Services, LLC and now held by US Bank NA tions, structure, projections, decoration or County, and being the same premises con- Other terms, if any, to be announced at as Trustee for BAFH 2006-H, said mortgage other feature shall be erected or placed upon veyed to Michael J. Mahoney and Ellen B. the sale. dated May 25, 2006 and recorded in the or attached to the building, any Unit, or any Mahoney by Greta Krull, by deed dated July US BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE Worcester County Southern District Registry part thereof. This subparagraph shall not 3, 1943 and recorded with the Worcester Present holder of said mortgage of Deeds in Book 39043 at Page 119, for restrict the right of Unit Owners to decorate District Registry of Deeds in Book 2890, breach of the conditions in said mortgage the interiors of the Units, as they may desire. Page 544. By its Attorneys, and for the purpose of foreclosing the same C. No Unit shall be use or maintained in Being Parcel #1 as set forth in a deed HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. will be sold at Public Auction on February 27, manner contrary to or inconsistent with (i) from Robert H. Mahoney and Ruth E. 150 California Street 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Local Time directly in Master Deed, (ii) Condominium Trust, By- Bickford to Marie L. Maddocks, dated March Newton, MA 02458 front of the building in which the unit is locat- Laws and the Rules and Regulations prom- 31, 1989, and recorded herewith with the (617) 558-0500 ed, all and singular the premises described ulgated thereto, or (iii) Chapter 183A. Worcester District Registry of Deeds, 200710-0234 - ORE in said mortgage, to wit: 6. Said premises are hereby conveyed Instrument #33931. January 25, 2008 Unit B, of the 21-23 Maple Street subject to and with the benefit of, as the case Subject to all rights, restrictions, reserva- February 1, 2008 Condominium, a Condominium created b Turn To LEGALS, B11 tions and easements of record insofar as the February 8, 2008 Master Deed dated April 13, 2001 and page BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 11 LEGALS

LAND COURT ering real property in Northbridge numbered Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you LEGALS DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 5 C Street, Unit #5 of 1-11 C Street object to such foreclosure you or your attor- continued from page B10 (SEAL) Case No.355412 Condominium given by Eric Allen Elms to ney should file a written appearance and To: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, answer in said court at Boston on or before may be, the following: Jamie Deiana Inc. as a nominee for EquiFirst Corporation March 10, 2008 or you may be forever barred A. The Trustees of the Condominium Trust and to all persons entitled to the benefit of dated February 12, 2007 and recorded at the from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid shall have a right to access to each Unit to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Worcester County (Worcester District) under said act. inspect the same, to remove violations there- HSBC Bank USA, N.A. claiming to be the Registry of Deeds in Book 40681, Page 30, Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief from and to maintain, repair or replace the holder of a Mortgage covering real property now held by Plaintiff by assignment. Justice of said Court on January 25, 2008. Common Elements contained therein or in Upton, numbered 86 Milford Street given Has/have filed with said court a complaint for Attest: Deborah J. Patterson elsewhere in all such buildings. by Jamie Deiana to Aames Funding authority to foreclose said mortgage in the Recorder B. If any portion of the Common Areas or Corporation d/b/a Aames Home Loan, dated manner following: by entry and possession of February 8, 2008 Facilities of the Condominium encroached August 19, 2005, and recorded with the and exercise of power of sale. If you are enti- upon any Unit, or if any Unit now encroaches Worcester County (Worcester District) tled to the benefits of the Servicemembers THE COMMONWEALTH OF upon any portion of the Common Areas and Registry of Deeds at Book 37104, Page 150 Civil Relief Act and you object to such fore- MASSACHUSETTS Facilities, or if any such Encroachment shall has filed with said court a complaint for closure you or your attorney should file a LAND COURT occur hereafter as a result of settling or shift- authority to foreclose said mortgage in the written appearance and answer in said court DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT ing of any of the buildings or alternations or manner following: by entry and possession at Boston on or before the 3rd day of March (SEAL) 07 MISC 361721 repairs of the Common Areas and Facilities and exercise of power of sale. 2008 or you may be forever barred from To: made by or with the consent of the Trustees, If you are entitled to the benefits of the claiming that such foreclosure is invalid Matthew McKeon; Jennifer Perreira or as a result of a condemnation or eminent Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- under said act. and to all persons entitled to the benefit of domain proceeding, a valid easement shall ed and you object to such foreclosure you or Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. exist for such encroachment and for the your attorney should file a written appear- Justice of said Court on this 15th day of Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. claiming to maintenance of the same so long as such ance and answer in said court at Boston on January 2008. be the holder of a Mortgage covering real building shall stand. or before March 10, 2008 or you may be for- Deborah J. Patterson property in Uxbridge, numbered 291A North C. The provisions of Massachusetts ever barred from claiming that such foreclo- Recorder Main Street, Unit A, 291 A-D North Main General Laws, Chapter 183 A, as amended. sure is invalid under said act. (2331.60/Elms)(02/08/08)(102430) Street Condominium given by Matthew D. The terms and conditions of the Master Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief February 8, 2008 McKeon and Jennifer Perreira to Mortgage Deed dated March 29, 2001 and recorded in Justice of said Court on January 23, 2008. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated Book 23843, Page 67. Attest: DEBORAH J. PATTERSON COMMONWEALTH OF February 21, 2006, and recorded with the E. The terms and conditions of RECORDER MASSACHUSETTS Worcester County (Worcester District) Declaration of Trust of 21-23 Maple Street 200708-1098-RED LAND COURT Registry of Deeds at Book 38430, Page 134 Condominium Trust dated April 13, 2001 and February 8, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT and now held by the plaintiff by assignment recorded on April 17, 2001 in Book 23843, (Seal) Case No. 361286 has filed with said court a complaint for Page 49 and By-Laws and Rules and Commonwealth of Massachusetts To: authority to foreclose said mortgage in the Regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The Trial Court Amy L. Grady; manner following: by entry and possession F.The obligations to pay the proportionate Probate and Family Court Department James Grady; and exercise of power of sale. share attributable to said Unit of common WORCESTER Division and to all persons entitled to the benefit of If you are entitled to the benefits of the expenses. Docket No. 08P0253EP1 the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Bank of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- G. Such taxes attributable to said Unit for In the Estate of America claiming to be the holder of mort- ed and you object to such foreclosure you or the current fiscal year as are not now due ALICE DIONNE gage covering real property in Uxbridge, your attorney should file a written appear- and payable. Late of WHITINSVILLE numbered 304 West Street given by James ance and answer in said court at Boston on H. The rights of other Unit Owners to In the County of WORCESTER Grady and Amy L. Grady to BNY Mortgage or before March 10, 2008 or you may be for- exclusively use certain Common areas and Date of Death December 6, 2007 Company LLC, dated December 3, 2003, ever barred from claiming that such foreclo- Facilities, as set forth in Master Deed. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Recorded with the Worcester County sure is invalid under said act. For title see deed recorded with said PROBATE OF WILL (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Deeds in Book 39043, Page 112. To all persons interested in the above cap- Book 32482, Page 95, and now held by Justice of said Court on January 22, 2008. The description of the property contained tioned estate, a petition has been presented plaintiff by assignment has filed with said Attest: DEBORAH J. PATTERSON in the mortgage shall control in the event of a praying that a document purporting to be the court a complaint for authority to foreclose RECORDER typographical error in this publication. last will of said decedent be proved and said mortgage in the manner following: by 200706-1556-BLU For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated May allowed, and that JOHN W WALKER JR of entry and possession and exercise of power February 8, 2008 8, 2006 and recorded in Book 39043 at Page WHITINSVILLE in the County of WORCES- of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of 112 with the Worcester County Southern TER or some other suitable person be the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you Commonwealth of Massachusetts District Registry of Deeds. appointed executor, named in the will to object to such foreclosure you or your attor- The Trial Court Said Unit shall be conveyed together serve without surety. ney should file a written appearance and Probate and Family Court Department with an undivided percentage interest in IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, answer in said court at Boston on or before Worcester Division the Common Elements of said YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A the 3rd day of March 2008, or you may be Docket No. 05P0823GI1 Condominium appurtenant to said Unit WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT forever barred from claiming that such fore- NOTICE OF GUARDIAN’S ACCOUNT and together with all rights, easements, AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN closure is invalid under said act. To all persons interested in the estate of covenants and agreements as contained O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Witness, Karyn F.Scheier, Chief Justice of MARIANNE SYLVESTRE (now deceased) and referred to in the Declaration of ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. said Court this 15th day of January 2008. of Blackstone in the county of WORCES- Condominium, as amended. In addition, you must file a written affidavit Attest: TER, MA a mentally ill person. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be of objections to the petition, stating specific Deborah J. Patterson You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. sold and conveyed subject to all liens, facts and grounds upon which the objection Recorder R. Civ. P.Rule 72 that the FIRST AND FINAL encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, is based, within thirty (30) days after the (498.0001/Grady)(02/08/08)(102378) account of Lucille F. Barrett, Guardian of the municipal liens and assessments, if any, return day (or such other time as the court, February 8, 2008 property of said MARIANNE SYLVESTRE which take precedence over the said mort- on motion with notice to the petitioner, may (now deceased) has been presented to said gage above described. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Court for allowance. FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT If you desire to preserve your right to file the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT an objection to said account, you or your tified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s WORCESTER this day, January 25, 2008. CIVIL ACTION attorney must file a written appearance in check at the time and place of the sale by the Stephen G. Abraham No. 08-0216 B said court at Worcester on or before the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price Register of Probate To Michael P. Lambert of the town of nineteenth day of February, 2008, the shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank February 8, 2008 Northbridge, County of Worcester AND TO return day of this citation.You may upon writ- treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENE- ten request by registered or certified mail to (30) days after the date of sale. COMMONWEALTH OF FIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ the fiduciary, or to the attorney for the fiduci- Other terms to be announced at the sale. MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: ary, obtain without cost a copy of said Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP LAND COURT Fairway Financial Realty, LLC, a account. If you desire to object to any item of 1080 Main Street DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Massachusetts Limited Liability Company said account, you must, in addition to filing a Pawtucket, RI 02860 (SEAL) 07 MISC 361716 with a usual place of business in Whitinsville, written appearance as aforesaid, file within Attorney for US Bank NA as Trustee for To: Worcester County claiming to be the holder thirty days after said return day or within BAFH 2006-H Eric Allen Elms of a mortgage covering property situated on such other time as the Court upon motion Present Holder of the Mortgage and to all persons entitled to the benefit of Mumford Street Douglas, known as “Lot 5” may order a written statement of each such (401) 272-1400 the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: given by Michael P. Lambert to Fairway item together with the grounds for each February 1, 2008 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Financial Realty, LLC dated January 17, objection thereto, a copy to be served upon February 8, 2008 Indenture Trustee of the Fieldstone Mortgage 2007 recorded in Worcester District Registry the fiduciary pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P.Rule February 15, 2008 Investment Trust Series 2006-2 claiming to of Deeds, Book 40529, Page 17, has filed 5. be the holder of mortgage covering real with said court a Complaint for authority to WITNESS, Hon. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., COMMONWEALTH OF property in Northbridge numbered as 3 C foreclose said mortgage in the manner fol- ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at MASSACHUSETTS Street, Unit 3, 1-11 C Street Condominium, lowing: by entry on and possession of the Worcester this twenty-third day of January, LAND COURT Northbridge given by Eric Allen Elms to premises therein described and by exercise 2008. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Fieldstone Mortgage Company, by and of the power of sale contained in said mort- Stephen G. Abraham Case No. 361798 through its nominee Mortgage Electronic gage. Register of Probate To: Registration Systems, Inc. dated May 3, If you are entitled to the benefits of the February 8, 2008 Russell F. Bedard 2006 and recorded with the Worcester Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 and to all persons entitled to the benefit of County (Worcester District) Registry of as amended, and you object to such foreclo- NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Deeds in Book 38899, Page 199, and now sure you or your attorney should file a written REAL ESTATE GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. claiming held by Plaintiff by assignment has filed with appearance and answer in said court at By virtue and in execution of the Power of to be the holder of Mortgage covering real said court a complaint for authority to fore- Worcester in said County on or before the Sale contained in a certain mortgage given property in Uxbridge numbered 2A Pleasant close said mortgage in the manner following: twelfth day of March next or you may be for- by Jeremy Flagg and Naomi Flagg to Street, Unit 2A of the 2-8 Pleasant Street by entry and possession and exercise of ever barred from claiming that such foreclo- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Condominium given by Russell F. Bedard to power of sale. sure is invalid under said Act. Inc., dated May 31, 2006 and recorded with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, If you are entitled to the benefits of the Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, the Worcester County (Worcester District) Inc., as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you Administrative Justice of said Court, this thir- Registry of Deeds at Book 39079, Page 207, Funding, Inc. dated January 31, 2006, and object to such foreclosure you or your attor- tieth day of January 2008. of which mortgage HSBC Bank USA, recorded with the Worcester County ney should file a written appearance and Dennis P. McManus, Clerk National Association, as Indenture Trustee of (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at answer in said court at Boston on or before February 8, 2008 the Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust Book 38320, Page 317, and now held by March 10, 2008 or you may be forever barred Series 2006-2 is the present holder, for Plaintiff by assignment has filed with said from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid COMMONWEALTH OF breach of the conditions of said mortgage court a complaint for authority to foreclose under said act. MASSACHUSETTS and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same said mortgage in the manner following: by Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief LAND COURT will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 a.m. on entry and possession and exercise of power Justice of said Court on January 22, 2008. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT March 3, 2008, on the mortgaged premises of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of Attest: Deborah J. Patterson (SEAL) Case No.362909 located at Unit 1, 1-11 C Street the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you Recorder To: Condominium, Northbridge, Worcester object to such foreclosure you or your attor- February 8, 2008 Christine Lavallee; County, Massachusetts, all and singular the ney should file a written appearance and and to all persons entitled to the benefit of premises described in said mortgage, answer in said court at Boston on or before COMMONWEALTH OF the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. TO WIT: the 10th day of March 2008, or you may be MASSACHUSETTS Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Unit No. 1 of 1-11 C Street Condominium forever barred from claiming that such fore- LAND COURT Inc. claiming to be the holder of mortgage created by Master Deed dated July 13, 2005, closure is invalid under said act. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT covering real property in Douglas, numbered and recorded in Worcester County South Witness: KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief (Seal) Case No.: 361461 14 Arch Street given by Christine Lavallee District Registry of Deeds on July 14, 2005, Justice of said Court this 23rd day of January To: and Ana Makjut to Mortgage Electronic in Book 36799 Page 18. 2008. Eric Allen Elms Registration Systems, Inc., dated October 2, The Post Office address of the unit is: 1 C Attest: and to all persons entitled to the benefit of 2006, Recorded with the Worcester County Street, Northbridge, MA 01588 Deborah J. Patterson the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at The Unit is shown on a plan recorded with Recorder Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Book 39925, Page 126 has filed with said the first deed of the unit, to which is affixed a (117.0117/Bedard)(02/08/08)(102885) Trustee under Pooling and Servicing court a complaint for authority to foreclose verified statement in the form provided by February 8, 2008 Agreement dated as of June 1, 2007 Equifirst said mortgage in the manner following: by G.L. c. 183A s. 9, and is conveyed subject to Loan Securitization Trust 2007-1 Mortgage entry and possession and exercise of power and with the benefit of the obligations, THE COMMONWEALTH OF Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 of sale. MASSACHUSETTS claiming to be the holder of a mortgage cov- If you are entitled to the benefits of the Turn To LEGALS, page B12 12 • Friday, February 8, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE LEGALS LEGALS The post office address of the Unit is 65 Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mortgage, to wit: continued from page B11 Knowlton Circle, Upton, Massachusetts a condominium established pursuant to Borrower (s): James Grady and Amy L. 01568. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter Grady restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in Said Unit is conveyed subject to and with 183A, by Master Deed dated February 14, Property: 304 West Street, Uxbridge, G.L. c. 183A, the Master Deed, the docu- the benefit of: 2006, recorded in the Worcester District Massachusetts 01569 ments establishing the organization of unit 1. Provisions of said Chapter 183A; Registry of Deeds on February 14, 2006 in The land in said Uxbridge, with the build- owners and the By-Laws as amended of 2. The provisions of the Master Deed and Book 38386, Page 357. ings thereon, situated on the northwesterly record. the Floor Plans of the Condominium record- Said Unit contains approximately 1240± side of Douglas Street and on both sides of Each of the units in the Condominium is ed simultaneously with and as a part of the square feet respectively and are shown on West Street, and being part of the lst tract; intended for residential purposes and such Master Deed and the Declaration of Trust, the floor plans of the Building recorded with the 2nd tract; 3rd tract; 4th tract and the 5th other uses as are set forth in the Master recorded with said Deeds in Book 31684, the Master Deed and on a portion of the floor tract on a plan entitled "Bosma Farm" owned Deed. Page 1 (“Trust”), and in each case as the plans attached thereto and made a part by Nicholas Frabotta," Leander S. Aldrich, The undivided percentage interest of the same may be amended from time to time by thereof, to which is affixed the verified state- Suerveyor, dated August 23, 1944, recorded unit in the common areas and facilities is instruments recorded with said Deeds, which ment in the form required by said Chapter with Worcester District Deeds, Plan Book 16.58%. provisions, together with any amendments 183A, Section 9. 134, Plan 33, bounded and described as fol- For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded thereto, shall constitute covenants running Said Unit is mortgaged together with: lows: with Worcester County (Worcester District) with the land and shall bind any person hav- 1. An undivided twenty five (25%) percent Beginning at the most southeasterly corner Registry of Deeds in Book 39679, Page 205. ing at any time any interest or estate in the interest in the Common Elements described of the granted premises on the northwester- These premises will be sold and con- Unit, his employees, mortgagees, tenants, in the Master Deed. ly side of said Douglas Street and at land veyed subject to and with the benefit of all invitees, and visitors as though such provi- 2. The exclusive right and easement to now or formerly of one Tucker; rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, sions were recited and stipulated at length use and the responsibility to maintain the thence N.20¡ W. 18 rods and 5 links to stones covenants, liens or claims in the nature of herein; areas reserved for the exclusive use of Unit on a rock, bonding on said Tucker land; liens, improvements, public assessments, 3. Provisions of existing building and zon- C, all as shown on the Site Plan recorded thence N. 40¡ 30' E.. with said Tucker land 29 any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, ing laws; and with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds rods and 6 links; water and sewer liens and any other munici- 4. The rights, reservations and restric- in Plan Book 838, Plan No. 39. thence N. 25¡ W. 17 rods and 17 links to pal assessments or liens or existing encum- tions described in the Master Deed. 3. The exclusive right to use those stake and stones; brances of record which are in force and are 5. The Unit may be used only for residen- Common Areas and Facilities appurtenant to thence N. 29 ¡ W. 35 rods and 5 links to land applicable, having priority over said mort- tial purposes subject to the Zoning Bylaws of said Unit as set forth in the Master Deed. now or formerly of Zodoc A. Taft; gage, whether or not reference to such the Town of Upton and the restrictions set 4. All other rights, easements, agree- thence N. 10¡ E. with said Taft land 28.5 rods restrictions, easements, improvements, liens forth in the Master Deed. ments, interests and provisions contained in to stake and stones or encumbrances is made in the deed. 6. The terms and provisions of a compre- the Master Deed, the Declaration of Trust of thence N. 8 1/2¡ E. 30.5 rods to stake and TERMS OF SALE: hensive permit issued by the Upton Zoning the Condominium dated February 14, 2006 stones, bounding on said Taft land; A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Board of Appeals to Samreen Villa Realty and recorded with said Registry of Deeds on thence N. 73¡ 45 W. with land now or former- Dollars by certified or bank check will be Trust dated January 28, 2002, amended as February 14, 2006 in Book 38386, Page 367 ly of I. F.Williams 46 rods; required to be paid by the purchaser at the of March 28, 2002 and recorded wit the (“the Declaration of Trust”). thence N. 26¡ W. with said Williams' land 23 time and place of sale. The balance is to be Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book Said Unit is mortgaged subject to and rods to stake and stones; paid by certified or bank check at Harmon 27824, Page 267. with the benefit of: thence S. 78¡ W. 41 rods and 8 links to stake Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, 7. Subject to the terms and conditions of 1. The provisions of Chapter 183A as the and stones; Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Regulatory Agreement recorded with the same may be amended from time to time; thence S. 3¡ 15' W. 32 rods 21 links to stake P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 2. The provisions of the Master Deed and and stones; Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty 29561, Page 376. floor plans (including, without limitation, the thence S. 76¡ 45' E. 22 rods to stake and (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be Said Unit is subject to and has the bene- title matters set forth in Exhibit A to the stones, bounding on land now or formerly of provided to purchaser for recording upon fit of the obligations, restrictions, rights, Master Deed and the Grantor’s rights to add Seagrave; receipt in full of the purchase price. The easements and liabilities contained in additional phases to the Condominium as set thence S. 24¡ 45' E. with said Seagrave land description of the premises contained in said Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, forth in the Master Deed, and the Declaration 31 rods 8 links; mortgage shall control in the event of an said Master Deed and the Samreen Village I of Trust, in each case as the same may be thence S. 25¡ 30' E. with said Seagrave land error in this publication. Condominium Trust and the Bylaws and amended from time to time pursuant to the 30 rods 10 links; Other terms, if any, to be announced at Rules and Regulations recorded in Book provisions thereof); thence W. 38 1/3¡ S. with said Seagrave land the sale. 31684, Page 1. 3. Real estate taxes assessed against the 23 rods 20 links to end of wall; HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL The Trustee hereby certifies that he is Unit and the Common Areas and Facilities thence S. 23¡ E. with said Seagrave land 62 ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE authorized at the direction of the beneficiar- which are not yet due and payable; rods 8 links to corner of walls; OF THE FIELDSTONE ies to execute said document and further cer- 4. Provisions of existing building and zon- thence W. 24¡ S. with said Seagrave land 56 MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST tifies that said Trust has not been altered, ing laws; and rods to stake and stones; SERIES 2006-2 amended, or terminated and is in full force The rights, agreements, easements, thence S. 33¡ W. with Town Forest 46.35 rods Present holder of said mortgage and effect. restrictions, provisions and interests set forth to stake and stones; For a more accurate description please above, together with any amendments there- thence E. 2 1/2¡ N. 60 2/3 rods to the north- By its Attorneys, note that the corrective reference to the to shall constitute covenants running with the westerly side of said Douglas Street; HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Eighth Amendment to the Master Deed land and shall inure to the benefit of and thence northeasterly along the northwesterly 150 California Street noted above is Book 33997, Page 179. bind, as the case may be, any person having line of said Douglas Street, crossing said Newton, MA 02458 For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- at any time any interest or estate in the Unit, West Street, 80 rods more or less to the point (617) 558-0500 ed with Worcester County (Worcester his agents, employees, licensees, visitors of beginning. 200709-1468 - GRY District) Registry of Deeds in Book 35090, and lessees as though the same were fully Excepting from locus those parcels con- February 8, 2008 Page 80. set forth herein. veyed by deeds recorded wit said deeds in February 15, 2008 These premises will be sold and con- The Unit may be used only for residential Book 5152, Page 289, Book 5382, Page 302, February 22, 2008 veyed subject to and with the benefit of all purposes subject to the zoning laws of the Book 6327, Page 99, Book 6673, Page 329, rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, Town of Uxbridge and the restrictions set Book 6955, Page 60, Book 7405, Page282, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF covenants, liens or claims in the nature of forth in the Master Deed. Book 7405, Page 283, Book 13519, Page REAL ESTATE liens, improvements, public assessments, For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- 284, Book 14212, Page 193, and Book By virtue and in execution of the Power of any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, ed with Worcester County (Worcester 16128, Page 255. Sale contained in a certain mortgage given water and sewer liens and any other munici- District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39647, For title see the deed dated September 6, by Venkatesan Renugopalakrishnan to pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Page 65. 1945 and recorded with the Worcester Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, dated brances of record which are in force and are These premises will be sold and con- District Registry of Deeds in Book 2967, November 16, 2004 and recorded with the applicable, having priority over said mort- veyed subject to and with the benefit of all Page 462. Worcester County (Worcester District) gage, whether or not reference to such rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, The premises are to be sold subject to Registry of Deeds at Book 35090, Page 84, restrictions, easements, improvements, liens covenants, liens or claims in the nature of and with the benefit of all easements, restric- of which mortgage Nationstar Mortgage, LLC or encumbrances is made in the deed. liens, improvements, public assessments, tions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, f/k/a Centex Home Equity Company, LLC is TERMS OF SALE: any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and the present holder, for breach of the condi- A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) water and sewer liens and any other munici- assessments, rights of tenants and parties in tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of Dollars by certified or bank check will be pal assessments or liens or existing encum- possession. foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public required to be paid by the purchaser at the brances of record which are in force and are TERMS OF SALE: Auction at 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2008, on time and place of sale. The balance is to be applicable, having priority over said mort- A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS the mortgaged premises located at 65 paid by certified or bank check at Harmon gage, whether or not reference to such AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a Knowlton Circle, Building 2, Unit B Samreen Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, restrictions, easements, improvements, liens certified check or bank treasurer’s check will Villa I Condominium, Upton, Worcester Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to or encumbrances is made in the deed. be required to be delivered at or before the County, Massachusetts, all and singular the P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, TERMS OF SALE: time the bid is offered. The successful bidder premises described in said mortgage, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) will be required to execute a Foreclosure TO WIT: (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be Dollars by certified or bank check will be Sale Agreement immediately after the close The Unit known as Building 2, Unit B, 65 provided to purchaser for recording upon required to be paid by the purchaser at the of the bidding. The balance of the purchase Knowlton Circle (“Unit”) of the Samreen Villa receipt in full of the purchase price. The time and place of sale. The balance is to be price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from I Condominium (“Condominium”) in Upton, description of the premises contained in said paid by certified or bank check at Harmon the sale date in the form of a certified check, Worcester County, Massachusetts, estab- mortgage shall control in the event of an Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- lished pursuant to Massachusetts General error in this publication. Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Laws, Chapter 183A, by Master Deed dated Other terms, if any, to be announced at P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the September 16, 2003, and recorded with the the sale. Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be the sale and to amend the terms of the sale 31683, Page 361, as amended in the First CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC provided to purchaser for recording upon by written or oral announcement made Amendment in Book 32105, Page 167, as Present holder of said mortgage receipt in full of the purchase price. The before or during the foreclosure sale. The further amended the Second Amendment in description of the premises contained in said description of the premises contained in said Book 32498, Page 141, as further amended By its Attorneys, mortgage shall control in the event of an mortgage shall control in the event of an in the Third Amendment in Book 32735, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. error in this publication. error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF Page 41, as further amended in the Fourth 150 California Street Other terms, if any, to be announced at THE ESSENCE. Amendment in Book 32922, Page 368, as Newton, MA 02458 the sale. Other terms if any, to be announced at the further amended in the Fifth Amendment in (617) 558-0500 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC sale. Book 33221, Page 135, as further amended 200701-0706 - PRP Present holder of said mortgage Bank of America, Present Holder of said in the Sixth Amendment in Book 33443, February 8, 2008 Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, Orlans Moran Page 390, as further amended in the February 15, 2008 By its Attorneys, PLLC, Kate R. Ford, Esq., P.O. Box 962169, Seventh Amendment in Book 33717, Page February 22, 2008 HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Boston, MA 02196, (617) 502-4100 389, as further amended in the Eighth 150 California Street (498.0001/Grady)(02/08/08, 02/15/08, Amendment in Book 33937, Page 179, as NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Newton, MA 02458 02/22/08)(102582) further amended in the Ninth Amendment in REAL ESTATE (617) 558-0500 February 8, 2008 Book 34169, Page 323, as further amended By virtue and in execution of the Power of 200710-0775 - ORE February 15, 2008 in the Tenth Amendment in Book 34174, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given February 8, 2008 February 22, 2008 Page 104, as further amended in the by Russell F. Bedard to Mortgage Electronic February 15, 2008 Eleventh Amendment in Book 34466, Page Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 25, February 22, 2008 148, as further amended in the Twelfth 2006 and recorded with the Worcester Amendment in Book 34624, Page 128, as County (Worcester District) Registry of MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF further amended in the Thirteenth Deeds at Book 39647, Page 67, of which REAL ESTATE Amendment in Book 34792, Page 262, which mortgage GMAC Mortgage, LLC is the pres- By virtue and in execution of the Power of Unit is shown on the Floor Plans recorded in ent holder, for breach of the conditions of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Plan Book 815 Plan 44, a copy of which is said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- by Amy L. Grady and James Grady to BNY signed by the engineer with the endorsement closing, the same will be sold at Public Mortgage Company LLC, dated December 3, as required by the Statute is attached hereto Auction at 9:00 a.m. on March 7, 2008, on 2003 and recorded with the Worcester as Exhibit A. the mortgaged premises located at 291 County (Worcester District) Registry of Said Unit is conveyed together with an North Main Street, Unit No. C, 291 A-D North Deeds at Book 32482, Page 95 of which the undivided percentage interest in the common Main Street Condominium, Uxbridge, Mortgage the undersigned is the present areas and facilities of Samreen Villa I Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and holder by assignment for breach of the con- Condominium of 2.667% and is subject to singular the premises described in said mort- ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose change as additional units are constructed gage, of foreclosing same will be sold at Public and phased into the Condominium. Said TO WIT: Auction at 11:00 AM on March 13, 2008 at common areas and facilities are described in Unit C of the 291 A-D NORTH MAIN 304 West Street, Uxbridge, MA, all and sin- said Master Deed. STREET CONDOMINIUM, situated in gular the premises described in said BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, February 8, 2008 • 13

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