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BY GREG VINE ception that he would be as local pot shops open. COURIER CORRESPONDENT able to obtain the tobacco I’ve been forced to travel At its most recent meet- license he would need to around to buy my own ing, Winchendon’s Board open the business. After products, which has of Health shot down a obtaining several per- made me want to start proposal to increase the mits and sinking a fair my own business in number of tobacco licens- amount of money into Winchendon. That’s why es available to local busi- renovating the space, he I’m looking for you to lift nesses. There are cur- was informed there were the cap and allow other rently nine licenses in no licenses available. businesses to operate.” existence and the board Atkinson then went to In addition to selling has adopted a policy to the board in the hope that tobacco products, Ford cap the number at that members would agree to said she planned on sell- amount. The licenses increase the number of ing cannabis-based prod- must stay with the exist- licenses. ucts, such as oils, as well ing business, meaning The board was as pipes, bongs, and other items used to consumer anyone who purchases approached at its last Winter on the Millers River by Sue Simonds, awarded Best in Show. an existing business may meeting by Shannon marijuana. buy the license that goes Ford, who had plans to Winchendon Tobacco with it. But no licenses open a smoke shop next Control Agent Joan will be granted to new- to Silver Hawk Jewelry Hamlett told Ford, ly-established retailers. on Spring Street. Ford “You’re kind of mixing Beals now hosting If a business holding an explained she currently up marijuana with tobac- existing license closes holds a medical marijua- co, and CBD oils with its doors for good, the na card and must trav- tobacco. Tobacco and license dies with it. el to area communities marijuana will never be The possibility of to purchase the supplies sold in the same location, photo exhibit expanding the number she needs. and tobacco and marijua- of licenses arose earlier “I found that most of na products will never be The first-ever Millers River & Watershed Photo Exhibit has moved this year when local busi- them charge very high sold in the same location. to the Beals Memorial Library, located at 50 Pleasant St. in downtown nessman Mark Atkinson prices; they’re very That’s by design of the Winchendon. The exhibit is viewable now through Dec. 8 during the signed a lease to estab- pricey,” she said. “To state and the Cannabis library’s open hours: Monday through Thursday 1-8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-5 lish a vape shop on Pond increase the number of Control Commission. p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; both the library and exhibit are wheel- Street, behind Gabby’s tobacco licenses avail- When it comes to CBD chair-accessible. Pizza. Unfortunately, able in Winchendon oil, if you open up an MRWC and the library will host a public reception on Wednesday, Nov. Atkinson signed the would benefit residents 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. The photo exhibit features the ribbon winners from lease under the misper- who will need supplies Turn To BUSINESS page ­­­A2 the photo contest judged by noted nature photographers Paul Rezendes of Athol, Bill Fournier of Gardner and Dale Monette of New Salem. Above: Winter on the Millers, by Sue Simonds - awarded Best in Show. Rail line may impact area Both McGovern and Trahan support Pelosi

BY JERRY CARTON with possible yet-to- people. We’re not going COURIER CORRESPONDENT be-determined stops in to let it go away,” he said As Democrats pre- between. last week. pare to become the Whether or not any “The stars are hopeful- majority in the House would, if any come to ly aligning for some major of Representatives, Rep. fruition be close by movement forward,” Jim McGovern(D), whose Winchendon is an open he added. However, the district includes part of question, but state Sen. study commissioned by Winchendon may be Eric Lesser thinks there’s the state is expected to poised to help the town a good chance the line take between 12 and 15 when it comes to trans- will get built. months to complete. Greg Vine photo portation. “It’s not going to fall “We start to build the A fall of snow does not improve the look of the building falling in on itself. MassLive news service by the wayside. There’s political will and the con- is reporting McGovern too many people who sensus to make it happen. might help speed up care too deeply about this We’ve lost our ambition, federal funding for the and know how important I think, in this country, oft-talked about rail line it is, from the business about what we can do. Court OKs expansion from Boston to community to the advo- Western Massachusetts cates to just everyday Turn To RAIL page ­­­A2 White Mountain Freezer building demo Businesses ready for BY GREG VINE taxes and initial steps the building.” COURIER CORRESPONDENT have been taken by “We received Small Business Saturday After several fruit- town officials to seize that notification less trips to court to the property through Thursday,” Hickey BY GREG VINE of those businesses in business. Many times, get permission to a tax taking. Property continued. “Our build- COURIER CORRESPONDENT smaller communities. they have it; you may just caretaker Mike ing commissioner has demolish part of the A total of nearly two “Small businesses rep- not see it yet.” Holmes reportedly told been reaching out to old White Mountain dozen local businesses resent more than just a “Last year some busi- Winchendon Building demolition companies Freezer plant, a judge have signed up to partic- store,” said Kelly. “It’s nesses did see a boost Commissioner Geoff and a crane company has finally given the ipate in Small Business the community, your in sales that day,” said Newton the owners to get three prices for town of Winchendon Saturday. First observed neighbors. It’s unfortu- Winchendon Planning currently reside in the work. I had reached the okay to raze the in 2010, the event is nate it takes days like and Development Puerto Rico. out to see if we could be dilapidated struc- sponsored by American this to drive awareness, Director Tracy Murphy. Last week a judge relieved of some of the ture at 283 Lincoln Express and falls but many businesses are “The intent is to spark granted the town the procurement regula- Avenue Extension. between Black Friday able to gain some atten- business moving for- permission it needed tions, specifically ask- “Dilapidated” greatly and CyberMonday, two tion and parlay that into ward. We will re-evalu- to enter the property ing not to have to go understates the con- of the busiest shopping residual business all year ate if hosting the Vendor to begin the process of out to bid through the dition of the building, days of the year. The first long.” Fair at town hall has an demolition. paper but to be able to which long ago began Small Business Saturday Kelly said each busi- impact or not.” At Monday’s meet- simply reach out and caving in on itself and began as a partnership ness has its own reason A vendor fair was ing of the Board of get three bids. That portions of which have between the credit card for participating. held last year in the sec- Selectmen, Town was approved, so we fallen into the street. giant, the National Trust “Businesses have dif- ond-floor auditorium Manager Keith Hickey are now in the process Town officials have for Historic Preservation, ferent objectives for being at Winchendon’s town said, “The judge of trying to get those sought to tear down Roslindale Village Main involved,” he said. Some hall. While a number expanded the deci- three written bids.” the building due to its Street, and Boston Mayor are trying to make a big of visitors participated, sion from the initial The town manager obvious threat to the Tom Menino. impact all at once, others Murphy said the amount request, which was went on to explain: health and safety of the Winchendon Business are looking to solve gaps of traffic didn’t seem to just to demolish the “Public Works Director public. Group spokesman in gift ideas that may justify doing it again this building, to demolish Al Gallant made a The owner of record, Cailte Kelly sees Small need several local visits. year. the building and also suggestion to me last J.A. Jameson, owes Business Saturday as a I would encourage shop- According to Kelly, address the rodent in excess of $13,000 in way to both boost sales pers if they’re looking for Small Business Saturday issue in and around Turn To DEMO page ­­­A10 delinquent property for small businesses and something specific, don’t to increase awareness hesitate to ask the local Turn To SATURDAY page ­­­A10

SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE LOCAL People will travel anywhere for good food - it’s crazy. PAGE 8 PAGE 3 – Rene Redzepi 6 5652510431 2 Friday, November 23, 2018 ­2 Winchendon Courier 2019 Paint Trends: Connect, Disconnect, Repeat Modern-day ing). According to Amber Autumn from Behr. ability to blend with an unlimit- in upbeat, happy colors make culture makes Smith, “The colors The Disconnect color palette ed range of colors.” That’s why us smile,” she says. “Golden Home room for all of our of this ‘Connect’ is aimed at the multitaskers you’ll find colors in this pal- yellows, earthy light terracot- divergent person- Matters palette have a who, after so much time spent ette with more esoteric names, ta and sky blue are just some alities, from the well-worn look. It’s daily on their devices, must like Synchronicity, Magnolia of the colors that help people back-to-nature DARLENE almost like they come home to disconnect. Blossom and Discover from reconnect. 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Among the shades in this minds, we find inspiring neu- world around us feels like it Bees and Elation from Sherwin The Connect palette reflects color palette are Endless Sea, tral colors that defy being easily has gone crazy, we turn to fam- Williams, and Sprite Twist Americans’ growing desire to Dark Hunter Green and Cavern named,” she explains. “They’re ily, friends and homes to find from PPG. connect with their roots (think Clay from Sherwin Williams, not quite gray or taupe or tan, happiness. DNA kits and genealogy test- and Raisin in the Sun and but have an almost magical “Comfortable surroundings CLYDE’S CORNER Friday November 23 your local artists. TOY DRIVE: Friday, Nov. 23 Spirit Sunday November 25 of Christmas Toy Drive from 12 noon to SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST: 4 pm, stop by the Unitarian Universalist affordable artwork for you to purchase at the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Saturday November 17 Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St., Road, 8 a.m.-noon. Open to the public. for your family and friends. There is with your donations of new and gen- something for everyone! We also have Come enjoy with us! For information NIGHT OF COMEDY: The Knights tly used toys to brighten Christmas pottery and jewelry. So stop by for your (978) 297-0124. of the Inferno are hosting a Night of for local families in need. Volunteer holiday shopping. Our reception will be Comedy Saturday, Nov. 17 with doors help that day is welcome, too! Call Rev. this Saturday, 17th from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 opening at 7 p.m. and the comedians Arthen at 978-297-1730 if you have ques- p.m. Then we will be open every week- Saturday December 1 taking the stage at 8 p.m. all at the tions. end noon-4 p.m. until Christmas. Hope American Legion Post 193, 295 School to see you this weekend and hope you BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: the St. Tickets are $20 each, $30 a couple. will also support your local artists. ever popular Breakfast with Santa at This is a fundraiser for the high school Saturday & Sunday the Carriage House restaurant, spon- scholarship program. There will be raf- sored by Kiwanis of Winchendon and fles, 50/50. November 24 &25 Thursday Key Clubs of Mahar and Murdock high HOLLY BAZAAR: The United schools. Buffet breakfast, adults $8; chil- GALLERY OPEN: GALA’s walls are Parish of Winchendon, 39 Front St., dren $1. A chance to see Santa. Parents November 22 flooded with artwork that is $100 or less. hosts its annual Holly Bazaar Saturday bring a camera or phone, great photo VERY affordable artwork for you to Nov. 17 9 a.m.-2 p.m. opportunity. TRIVIA NIGHT: Sons of the purchase for your family and friends. GALLERY OPEN: This will be HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Broadview American Legion host Trivia Night There is something for everyone! We GALA’s last art show and sale for the Assisted Living, 547 Central St., hosts a beginning at 8 p.m. at the American also have pottery and jewelry. We will year. This is like a starving artist show Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 1 10 Legion. Gather a team and challenge be open every weekend noon-4 p.m. with a variety of over 150 art pieces a.m.-2 p.m. with all local vendors. Santa your friends. Hosted by questions mas- until Christmas. Hope to see you this from local artists. The walls are flooded will visit 11:30-2 p.m. and kids are invit- ter Ryan Murphy. weekend and hope you will also support with artwork that is $100 or less. VERY ed to make their own crafts. For more Real Estate Murdock announces honor roll Transactions Murdock High School has announced Highest Honors: Nicole Becotte; Honors: Owen Benedict; Rebekah- the following students have earned a Jonathan Polcari; Julio Rodriguez. Lynn Bergeron; Gabriella Cote; Logan WINCHENDON place on the honor roll for the first High Honors: Briahna Bouchard; Huff; Erica Lashua; Morgan Pace; Grace $303,800 6 Island Rd, Divito, quarter. Abigail Leahey; Cameron Monette; Sutherland; Brook Tenney; Joseph Stephanie L, and Divito, John, to Christtaney Noble; Justin Thira. Williams. Fitch, Cindy L. GRADE 9 Honors: Alexia Allard; Vivian GRADE 12 $115,000 125 Baldwinville State Highest honors: Arielle Benedict; Beauvais-Michaud; Tyler Goodwin; Highest Honors: Nicole Lemire. Rd, Boudreau, Emelie M, to Girard, Daniel Fuller; Evelyn Haley. Meagan Knight; Paige Lafrennie; High Honors: Dana Devarney; Michael. High Honors: Domenic Iannacone; Cameron LaPlaca; Rachael Legault; Britney Jackson; Lindsey Smith. $13,500 22 Bemis Rd, Matthew Marshall; Makeighla Marston. John Maloney; Philip Quinn; Jonathan Honors: Izaria Alcantara; Matthew Independence Asset LLC, to Mcniff, Honors: Nicholas Bond; Lilly Digman; Russell; Evan Sawyer; Laruen Casavant; Yang Yi Chen; Adam Digman; Cynthia and Mcniff, Troy. Caden Keeney; Nobalegh Laraba; Serratore; Logan Wilson. Lindsey Gemme; Ciera Guild; Chloe Rachel McCarthy; Moeketsi Molai; GRADE 11 Lawrece; Maria Polcari; Timmy Quinn; Taylor Patterson; Kevin Pesce; Chloe Highest Honors: Hannah Demanche. Emily Smith; Jaelynn Stetson; Ryan St. Peter. High Honors: Samuel Hauver; Thira; Jacob Woodard; Jared Woodard. GRADE 10 Cassandra Wightman. Accuracy BUSINESS element in marijuana that produces a she said, “is to protect the public health. continued from page A­­­ 1 “high” when used. Lifting the cap would go against that Watch “If you want to sell other CBD prod- mission.” adult smoke shop you’ll only be able to ucts, you have to go to the Cannabis Ultimately, a motion to allow for the sell CBD vapes; you will not be able to Control Commission and work with expansion of the number of available The Winchendon Courier is commit- them,” she told Ford. licenses was shot down on a four-to- ted to accuracy in all its news reports. sell anything you can’t vape or smoke.” Hamless told the Courier that CBD Former Board of Health member one decision, with Chairman Lionel Although numerous safeguards are oils are processed to contain cannabidi- Diane Cosentino told the board she Cloutier and members Corey Wilson, in place to ensure accurate reporting, ol, a cannabinoid constituent of canna- opposed lifting the cap on tobacco Ed Bond, and Keith Kent voting against mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact bis which contain little or no THC, the licenses. the proposal and member Brian Croteau errors will be corrected at the top “The purpose of the Board of Health,” voting in favor. right hand corner of page three in a timely manner. If you find a mis- eral election, now says she’ll support Rep. Seth Moulton, who is spearhead- take, call (978) 297-0050 during normal RAIL continued from page A­­­ 1 Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House ing the anti-Pelosi faction within the business hours. During non-business when Democrats become the majori- Democratic caucus. hours, leave a message in the editor’s ty in January. Trahan, whose district Trahan told the Lowell Sun, “There’s voice mailbox. The editor will return Much harder projects have been pulled off,” insisted Lesser. includes most of Winchendon, said no one else with the experience and your phone call. Or contact the edi- Once the study is done, Lesser said she has signed a letter backing Pelosi, proven track record of Nancy Pelosi. tor at the following email: ruth@ he’ll be urging legislators to “get to according to media reports. The stakes are high right now and it’s stonebridgepress.news. work. This is no longer just a Western When Trahan came to Winchendon important we have at the helm of the Mass project. The whole state is during the summer, she declined to party someone who knows how to bal- involved in it.” tell the Courier specifically how she ance the role of holding the administra- Consultants are expected to be look- planned to vote in the Democratic cau- tion accountable while also being some- ing at as many as six options for a poten- cus whether the party was the majority one who can get legislation passed.” tial passenger rail line between South or minority, assuming she herself won. Trahan joined 60 other newly elected Station in Boston out to Springfield She said she was going to decide “after or re-elected women in signing the letter with multiple stops along the route in the election.” supporting Pelosi. She said she made 90 minutes. McGovern, who represents a single her decision after meeting with new The rest of Winchendon will be rep- Winchendon precinct has support- colleagues and Pelosi during last week’s resented in January by Rep.-elect Lori ed Pelosi from the get-go. and said so “freshman orientation” in Washington. Trahan (D), who spent part of last whenever asked on the campaign trail. Trahan served as chief of staff for week in Washington at an orientation “Absolutely,” he said during a region- UMass-Lowell President Marty Meehan seminar for newly elected members of al campaign swing a week before the when he held the seat she will occupy. Congress. election. Pelosi was minority leader during that Trahan, who was neutral during a Trahan and McGovern, who repre- era and had just been chosen Speaker ten-way primary campaign and the gen- sent more rural areas of the state are after the 2006 election when Meehan left bucking a movement being pushed by Congress. How to Use: The Winchendon Courier A Stonebridge Press publication

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Shop Local Heywood: thanks for vote To the Editor: proposed ratios. Heywood Healthcare offers its sincere Several members of the Heywood Because these business owners are come with a smile, a joke, or an offer to appreciation to all the communities in medical staff, passionate about how the our neighbors. help you carry it out to the car. the North Central and North Quabbin proposed ratios would have had a neg- Because it strengthens communities. Because how else will you get 10,000 regions, for their support in defeating ative impact on access to care, espe- Because it creates goodwill and steps? Ballot Question 1 in this month’s elec- cially in more rural regions, donated friendliness. Because holiday seasons are fleeting tion. their time and expertise to help edu- Because life is about connections, not and moments create memories. Ballot Question 1, which proposed cate the communities we serve. We transactions Because if something’s not quite rigid, government-enforced nurse to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Because your gift will never be inex- right, you can take it right back. patient ratios, in all hospital units at Dr. John Harrington, Dr. James Faust, plicably “In transit” or “out for deliv- Because “free candy canes” at the all times, was defeated, with 70.4% of Dr. Ellen Ray, Dr. Beth Nottleson, Dr. ery” for nine days. cash register. the voters voting “no” on the question. Gretchen Kelly and Dr. Donald Mruk. Because winter-scented air and snow Because we model for our children The city of Gardner along with sever- Additionally, many long time nurses crunching under boots can’t be matched how to ask questions, to use good man- al surrounding communities including and hospital supporters shared publicly by hitting “add to cart.” ners and to be gracious. the towns of Winchendon, Athol and why they opposed Question 1 includ- Because we are meant to be in com- Because holiday decorations spark Orange all reported “no” votes at high- ing Chris Baldini, Cheryl Fletcher, munity with each other. smiles and excitement. er than the state average; a resounding Ellie Goderre, James Meehan, Jeannie Because cinnamon-scented pinecones Because in a strong local business call of support for keeping access to Sanborn and Joyce Fletcher. only happen once a year – thankfully. community, everyone wins. local quality care. Several community partners also pub- Because online shopping doesn’t Every hospital across the licly endorsed Heywood Healthcare’s Commonwealth came out in strict opposition to Question 1 and the poten- opposition of Ballot Question 1, a tial impact on the North Central and LETTERS POLICY stance reinforced by the Massachusetts Quabbin regions including Wood’s Hospital Association, American Nurses Ambulance, GVNA Healthcare, Inc., Letters to the editor are always welcome, and may be sent to to ruth@ Association and over 100 other state- CHNA 9, The Greater Gardner, North stonebridgepress.news, or The Winchendon Courier, 91 Central Street, wide organizations. The Massachusetts Quabbin and North Central Chambers Winchendon, MA 01475. Be sure to include a name and residence. Please Health Policy Commission, through of Commerce. refrain from sending letters via fax, and be sure to supply a home address an independent study, estimated the and phone number to allow for confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours for a response. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday to ensure publication implementation of these ratios would Heywood Healthcare in the following week’s issue. Every effort will be made to accommodate late cost the state upwards of $900 million Heywood Hospital submissions, but inclusion can not be guaranteed. The rules of good taste during the first year of implementa- Athol Hospital tion alone. Governor Charlie Baker also and libel will, of course, apply to all submissions. Personal attacks will not be Heywood Medical Group published. The editor retains the right to edit all letters. came out in strong opposition of the The season begins… And so the “holiday season” is upon Pumpkinhead.” serious, sometimes not, that’s in part because we see these us. People are recovering from yes- My initial reaction Journey but I can’t bring myself Norman Rockwell images on TV and terday’s turkey feast, some by incom- to the awarding of the to reach a foot to my are at least briefly sad when our lives prehensibly going to stores at ungodly first scholarship from of the right and open a book aren’t like those depicted even those hours or standing in insane lines in Courtney’s memorial eart or re-read a letter some- we know the commercials are in reality frigid temperatures. I never understood was understandably H one wrote or look at a nothing more than sales pitches. Maybe the thrill in any of that. I sure stood in bittersweet. While I’m picture. I was able to do it’s in part because we all have regrets JERRY my share of lines when I was younger glad we and all those that more in the first which occasionally bubble to the sur- and mobile but certainly not to shop. To who generously and CARTON year after she left us face. There are a myriad of reasons this each their own. graciously donated are than I have in this sec- time of year is a downer for so many, I never much liked “the holidays.” able to help an aspiring ond. Two weeks from not everyone by any means but for a lot I suppose that’s in part because I’ve social worker finance that expensive today will be a year and a half and for of people, or so my friends in the mental never liked cold weather or darker Smith education (and the academic whatever reason the last month or so health business tell me. days, in part because I have to deal MSW program is, I’ve been assured by has been impossibly difficult, not every Does it bother me the emphasis of with this exasperating and pesky bipo- her cohort, first-rate), it all for lack of a moment of every day of course, not by a the next month is overwhelmingly lar disorder which seems to be more better expression simply sucks. It really longshot, but there have been moments, Christmas-oriented? No. Not at all. I impactful in winter, more recently part- does. I have this whole shelf in my home sudden, unexpected and crushing. They used to joke if someone wanted to give ly because Riley and Annie both crossed office of pictures and letters and other pass but they keep coming. I guess they me a Christmas as opposed to Chanukah the Rainbow Bridge in November and memories of her and I haven’t been will forever. present, hey, a gift is a gift. Does it because the last year and a half has able to look any of it for I don’t know Certainly it’s possible part of it is bother me when people tell me ‘Merry been a waking nightmare and for once how long. I can look at her Facebook seasonal. Plenty of people who hav- Christmas’? That depends on who’s I’m not talking about the guy one of my memory page and in fact I frequently en’t endured unspeakable tragedy don’t saying it. If someone at the Wendy’s friends has cleverly dubbed “President write notes to her on it, sometimes like “the holiday season” either. Maybe Turn To CARTON page ­­­A5 Ah, those industrious Finns nd lished a Finnish-language Street. People would dance into Cracker Town. Each would be reindeer god of their Lapland …A newspaper, Raivaaja, which the night to the sounds of the dressed in their traditional for- ancestors. one more was published from 1905 until favorite Finnish polka bands. est-raking attire. This woodsy tradition was, I thing… 2009. They also established the Homes of friends of Finnish In the days before 30 gallon am told, brought over from the Finnish Farmers Cooperative heritage would be filled with plastic bags, every participant mother country. The celebra- GREG and were instrumental in the the smells of their grand- would come with a supply of tion, as the story goes, served VINE creation of Fitchburg’s Saima mother’s cooking. They would burlap bags with which to as a way of having a good time Park. They also started what serve up dishes like hernekeit- remove the piles of forestland while preventing the kinds of is now Workers Credit Union. to ja pannukakku (pea soup waste they would accumulate devastating forest fires which “You must listen to the spruce Growing up in Westminster, and pancake), riispuuro (rice over the course of the week- so plagued the people of other tree under which you dwell.” - I passed the Finnish Farmers porridge), and lohikeitto (salm- end. Yes, so efficient were European countries where Finnish saying Coop building on Leominster on soup). these industrious Finns that forest raking was looked upon Street more times than I could But one of the traditions I it took them a mere two days as tedious, painful work. Yes, Because the ethnic makeup of possibly count. I grew up with most admired was the annu- to rake the forest floors, collect Finns from the Arctic Circle our region has changed a great friends and neighbors with last al Finnish festival of forest tons of leaves, sticks, missing to the Baltic Sea suffered from deal over the last half-century names like Autula, Lahtinen, raking. Each year in late fall, socks, dust bunnies, and other weepy blisters and rough cal- or so, many area residents may Leikinnen, Aho, Tuominen, Finns of all ages, men and sundry items, and dump it all luses after two days of sweep- be unaware there was great Jarvenpaa, Palojarvi, Kaarela, women, rich and poor, would into a giant pile. The moun- ing and raking, but the effort influx of Finnish immigrants to and Saari. And I can recall the gather at the Farmers Coop, tain of waste was then put to - “forestation” I think it was local cities and towns before the Finn Hopps, the equivalent of each with rake in hand, to plan the match and the Finns would called – was well worth it. turn of the last century. Many Polish Polkas, which were held their strategy for cleaning the dance around the fire – in their I recall how, in 1964, two of them settled in Fitchburg in the second-floor auditorium floor of the thousands of acres Finn Hoppy way – and sing impressive brush fires con- and Westminster. They estab- of the old town hall on Bacon of woodlands that blessed the songs and shout prayers to the Turn To VINE page ­­­A5 There’s more to democracy than voting

Right now, with the elections and so are unable to urally from trans- my often unsuccessful efforts to learn almost upon us, the nation’s attention pass informed judg- beyond parency: account- who was in charge. is understandably drawn to what hap- ment on the elected civic ability. It is part of Our system was created to encour- pens in the voting booth. Yet as cru- officials and admin- democracy’s bed- age accountability by balancing power cial as voting may be to making our istrations who gov- engagement rock — and is vital — among the three branches, between representative democracy work, what ern on their behalf, to good governance. the House and Senate, between the happens outside the voting booth is then you cannot Officials have to be federal government and the states, just as crucial. have a representa- lee h. held accountable between elected officials and voters. So I’d like to take a step back from tive democracy wor- hamilton for their actions The Founders set up a system of elab- the politics of the moment, and consid- thy of the name. and their decisions, orate checks and balances to prevent er five essentials to living in a demo- Government needs especially if they abuse and the concentration of power, cratic country that you’re unlikely to daylight, and citizens have to be able choose not to adhere to their obliga- because they believed that the accu- see mentioned in the next few weeks’ to weigh decisions and assess the tions or to follow the law. mulation of power in any person or news coverage. decision-makers. It is all too common This is not as rigorous as it ought institution diminished accountability The first is transparency. Without for public officials to want to hold to be. Officials seldom step up and and could lead to tyranny. it, voters cannot do the work our information to themselves; it makes say, “I’m responsible for this.” Within At the same time, however, our sys- Constitution entrusts to them. With them feel more important and makes government, there needs to be a clear tem demands cooperation: between very few exceptions — mostly related policy-making easier. But be suspi- command and control structure that branches, parties, political lead- to national security — information cious of those who do so. Surely the promotes accountability, with clean ers — really, all of us. We’re all in this generated or gathered by the govern- burden is on them to persuade us lines of authority. Decision-makers together, and in the end, government ment should be public. that keeping us in the dark is to our have to take responsibility for what cannot function if we do not work in a Why? Because if citizens do not benefit. they are charged to do. Few things in cooperative manner. know what’s being done in their name, The second essential follows nat- government frustrated me more than Turn To HAMILTON page ­­­A9 Friday, November 23, 2018 Winchendon Courier ­5 Giving back to community by ringing in holidays

BY JERRY CARTON We wish we could have even “We work hard at finding Winchendon members partici- and I’d love to see more collab- COURIER CORRESPONDENT more,” from Toy Town said people employment of course pating in the Red Kettle drive oration between us.” Once more, Salvation Army Crystal executive director but it also matters when mem- helps strengthen the commit- Open Sky, the new name volunteers are ringing bells to Tammy Deveikis. bers volunteer in various proj- ment to Toy Town. of the merged Bridge and encourage donations around The season opened with a ects,” she said. Employment and commu- Alternatives will be hosting the region at Price Chopper brief ceremony last week “Sometimes we’re perceived nity outreach coordinator a bowl-a-thon later this win- and Wal-Mart in Gardner as at Price Chopper where as being only about Gardner Katlin Murphy put it this way, ter at Playaway Lanes in well as other sites and among the Salvation Army’s Nick and that’s not the case at all. “Mental health challenges are Winchendon. Murphy came the crew are several Crystal Ringwood lauded the annual Winchendon matters to us, all around us and everyone up with the idea last year and Clubhouse members from Red Kettle program as a way though we understand there needs support and positivity convinced local pizza shops Winchendon, who will be sta- to help those experiencing can be transportation issues,” in their lives. Crystal House Gabby’s and C&S to help spon- tioned at Market Basket in “financial stress” get through said Deveikis. is a great start to improving sor. She’s hoping to build on Rindge. the year’s coldest months. Nonetheless, she stressed, lives and focusing on person- that this winter as well. “Winchendon’s an import- Deveikis was pleased serving the Winchendon com- al goals! Although I am not a ant part of our membership. Winchendon residents are munity remains a priority for Winchendon resident, my ties making a contribution. Crystal Clubhouse and having to the community are strong MWCC hosting discussion of peace and prayer

GARDNER — Mount Wachusett held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the col- people of all faiths and backgrounds to his wife Carrie facilitate the House of Community College will explore differ- lege’s Gardner campus in the art wing. come together in peace. Peace in Ipswich, which is a spiritual ent perspectives on war, peace, prayer “We live in pretty scary times. If it’s Tim Bullock is a long-time communi- shelter for victims of war that the two and growth at the Hope and Moving not a natural disaster like the California ty organizer. As the primary organizer built in 1990. Schuchardt is a longtime Forward symposium on Wednesday, fires or a nuclear plant mishap then it’s of many peace walks initiated by the proponent of nuclear disarmament and Nov. 28. the threat of war, starvation, deporta- New England Peace Pagoda, his work a veteran who shows his support for “I really hope people take away a mes- tion, violence from hate groups or just around peace and nuclear disarmament those recovering from the trauma of sage of inspiration and motivation. By surviving the mental roller coaster that is through direct action and prayer. war with his work as a member of having these community leaders speak accompanies so much turbulent news In 1998, Bullock completed the Middle Veterans for Peace, partnerships with with us I want people to remember in a time of never ending news updates. Passage walk, which retraced the roots the Fellowship of Reconciliation and that there is always something that can I imagine this day will be a chance for of the trans-Atlantic slave trade back- travels to war-affected areas. be done, no matter how small it may people to slow down, however briefly, wards, starting in the United States and Glen Douglas is a Vietnam-era veter- seem,” said MWCC student Vanessa and share something memorable,” said ending in Cape Town, South Africa. an who describes himself as a human Lynch, who is one of the organizers of Lynch. Following this journey, he stayed on being who has received Anishinaabe the summit. The speakers are: the continent for several years building spiritual teachings and follows the way The symposium guests will share Gyoway Kato is the presiding monk of community and doing healthcare and the best he can. their experiences, with particular atten- the New England Peace Pagoda whose anti-poverty outreach throughout West “All of them have experience work- tion being given to peace and prayer. practice is walking, beating a prayer and South Africa. ing in a variety of communities,” said The ultimate goal of the summit will be drum, and chanting for peace. Kato has John Schuchardt is a veteran who Lynch. “I think there is something that to cultivate ideas to help create more initiated many peace walks across the works to support refugee children in everyone can gain from listening to peaceful and just societies. The event country and around the world. The New receiving life-altering and life-saving these folks.” is free and open to the public. It will be England Peace Pagoda is a place for medical support in Boston. He and

CARTON don’t like the “holiday season.” That’s exactly what Acosta and continued from page A­­­ 4 The end of it can’t come soon those African-American female enough. reporters so feared by President drive-through window says it, Changing gears. Last week a Pumpkinhead and his lacky of course not. When some people federal judge ordered the White Sarah Sanders should do. That’s who know me says it, (admitted- House to restore CNN reporter the role of a free press. Period. I ly this is case-by-case) that can Jim Acosta’s press credentials. was heartened to see even FOX be a different story. That’s just No doubt Acosta hasn’t been vigorously support Acosta. Who reflexive laziness. It’s not mali- the least bit shy about milking knows? Maybe we’re starting cious by any means but it’s there attention the way Dan Rather to see cracks in the heretofore and it’s sporadically annoying did during the Nixon years but stonewall? We shall see. depending on my mood at the you do not get to revoke cre- Finally this. On Tuesday, my moment. dentials because you have a parents celebrated their 68th The point of all this meander- personal beef or think a jour- anniversary. Pretty impressive. ing? It’s the “holiday season.” I nalist is being unfair because Love you guys, and thanks. they’re asking tough questions. See you all next week.

VINE Trump declared that the pres- We truly must weep at the continued from page A­­­ 4 ident of Finland had related to destruction and the suffering we him that country’s penchant for see on television screens each sumed many acres on Bean forest-raking, said Finnish pres- night from California. We must Porridge Hill and on Bigelow ident denied ever talking to The also do what we can to help. Hill (now home to Raynor Donald about such a practice. As for our president, we can Corp.). Sadly, many of the town’s Oh, wait. Could it possibly be either seethe in anger at his Finns had traveled to Finland our president invented his dis- incompetence and total lack of to celebrate the tricentennial cussion with the Finnish pres- empathy, or we can see him for of the birth of the forest-raking ident (lied about it, maybe?) in the buffoon he is and have a tradition. The event included, order to bolster his contention good laugh at his expense. In this of course, a giant Finn Hopp, that the California wildfires case, I choose the latter. a scintillating symposium on responsible for (at last count) at I mean, the guy couldn’t even the proper use of rakes, and an least 80 deaths, the destruction remember the name of the city eye-popping workshop on the of thousands of structures, and wiped from the map in the worst best methods for rake-making. the devastation of thousands of conflagration in California Apparently, however, this lives and livelihoods were the history. “Pleasure.” Twice, proud tradition has – like so result of poor forest manage- TWICE, he referred to Paradise many others – faded away. ment? After all, we’re all aware as “Pleasure.” Must have had Earlier this week, after President of the president’s expertise in Stormy on his mind. that particular field of study.

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Editor’s Note: The information con- referred; 11:52 p.m.: building checked, tained in this police log was obtained secure. through public documents kept by the FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 police department, and is considered to be Police warning of sex offender 12:13-2:34 a.m.: buildings checked, the account of the police. All subjects are secure; 6:05 a.m.: ambulance (River considered innocent until proven guilty in Winchendon Police have issued a Street), transported; 7:27 a.m.: accident a court of law. warning that Luis Cruz, a registered (Glenallan Street), report taken; 7:30 a.m.: Police agencies can no longer print level three sex offender, has moved to DPW call (River Street), referred; 8:40 the names of people who are arrested or 25 Walnut St. Suite 1A. a.m.: investigation (Central Street), info charged with domestic assault related Cruz, age 47, is a Caucasian with taken; 8:46 a.m.: investigation (Central charges. The new law is designed to pro- hazel eyes, gray or partially gray hair Street), unable to locate; 8:52 a.m.: acci- tect victims, so they are not re-victimized and is about 5’8” tall weighing about dent (Teel Road), report taken; 8:54 a.m.: through indirect identification. 206 pounds. investigation (Goodrich Drive), services He was convicted in April 2009 of rendered; 9:13 a.m.: accident (Central TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 three counts of indecent assault and Street), report taken; 9:14 a.m.: investi- 1:30-3:04 a.m.: buildings checked, battery on a child under 14 years of gation (Maple Street), services rendered; secure; 6:44 a.m.: alarm/type unknown age; and three counts of rape and 9:42 a.m.: investigation (River Street), (Railroad Street), unfounded; 7:00 a.m.: abuse of a child. unable to located; 10:01 a.m.: investiga- DPW call (Central Street), referred; 8:07 Cruz has been classified as a Level tion (Goodrich Drive), unable to locate; a.m.: property found (Gardner Road), 3 sex offender by the Sex Offender 10:09 a.m.: parking violation (Central info taken; 8:28 a.m.: ambulance (High Registry Board. The Board has deter- Street), services rendered; 10:45 a.m.: Street), transported; 8:52 a.m.: summons mined that this individual has a mod- accident (Cross Street), report taken; service (Front Street), unable to serve; erate or high risk to reoffend and that 12:14 p.m.: ambulance (Memorial Drive), 9:01 a.m.: summons service (Mill Glen the degree of dangerousness posed to transported; 12:18 p.m.: FD call (Front Road), served; 9:11 a.m.: summons ser- the public is such that public safety Street), services rendered; 1:12 p.m.: sus- vice (Maple Street), served; 10:17 a.m.: interest is served by public availabili- picious/other (Spring Street), services harassment order service (Old Gardner ty of registration information. M.G.L. rendered; 2:00 p.m.: missing person Road), unable to serve; 10:34 a.m.: noise c. 6, §§ 178C-178Q. (Memorial Drive), services rendered; complaint (Beech Street), info taken; To access the Sex Offender Registry 2:11 p.m.: ambulance (Spruce Street), 10:36 a.m.: summons service (Eli Drive), Board’s website, go to www.mass.gov/ transported; 2:26 p.m.: animal complaint served; 11:26 a.m.: property found sorb. Luis Cruz (School Street), referred to ACO; 2:49 (Lakeview Drive), info taken; 11:27 a.m.: Sex offender registration informa- p.m.: custody dispute (Ash Street), spo- 911 non-emergency (Jackson Avenue), tion shall not be used to commit a not more than $1000.00 or both. M.G.L. ken to; 4:36 p.m.: mv stop (Central Street), no service necessary; 11:48 a.m.: fraud crime against an offender or engage in c. 6, § 178N. citation issued; 4:43 p.m.; fire/box alarm (Baldwinville Road), report taken; 2:12 illegal discrimination or harassment Any person who uses sex offender (School Street), unfounded; 5:40 p.m.: p.m.: traffic hazard (Maple Street), info of an offender. Any person who uses registration information to threaten structure fire (High Street, Orange), taken; 3:03 p.m.: traffic hazard (Emerald sex offender registration information to commit a crime may be punished extinguished; 6:07 p.m.: ambulance (Teel Street), spoken to; 3:54 p.m.: officer for such purpose shall be punished by by a fine of not more than $100 or by Road), transported; 6:46 burglar alarm wanted (Russell Farm Road), advised not more than two and one-half years imprisonment for not more than six (Central Street), services rendered. civil action; 4:48 p.m.: mv stop (Central in a house of correction or by fine of months. M.G.L. c.275, § 4. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Street), verbal warning; 4:51 p.m.: 911 12:08 a.m.: accident (Old Gardner hang up (Maple Street), accidental; 5:28 Road), Devante F. Pena, 26, 365 Pleasant p.m.: mv stop (Spring Street), citation stop (Main Street), citation issued; 1:23 Street), transported; 8:56 a.m.: mv stop Street, Gardner, OUI liquor, negligent issued; 6:15 p.m.: harassment order ser- p.m.: mv stop (Central Street), verbal (Gardner Road), verbal warning; 9:15 operation, arrest; 1:34 a.m.: traffic hazard vice (Court Street), served; 6:17 p.m.: FD warning; 2:55 p.m.: traffic hazard (River a.m.: mv stop (Ash Street), verbal warn- (Main Street), removed; 1:46 a.m.: traf- call (Central Street), referred; 7:26 p.m.: Street), removed; 3:17 p.m.: harassment ing; 9:26 a.m.: mv stop (Water Street), fic hazard (Mill Glen Road), no service suspicious/other (Benjamin Street), (Morse Avenue), report taken; 3:58 citation issued; 9:50 a.m.: investiga- necessary; 2:47 a.m.: ambulance (Alger secure; 7:38 p.m.: harassment order p.m.: officer wanted (Grove Street), spo- tion (Maple Street), unable to locate; Street), transported; 6:47 a.m.: property service (Old Gardner Road), unable to ken to; 4:27 p.m.: larceny (Mill Street), 10:38 a.m.: summons service (Pearl damage (Mill Glen Road), secure; 7:14 serve. report taken; 4:34 p.m.: ambulance (Ash Drive), advised officer; 1:04 p.m.: mv a.m.: ambulance (High Street), trans- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Street), transported; 4:37 p.m.: inves- stop (Maple Street), spoken to; 3:34 p.m.: ported; 8:14 a.m.: animal complaint 12:45 a.m.: mv stop (Gardner Road), tigation (Pearl Drive), spoken to; 5:23 mv stop (High Street), verbal warning; (Metcalf Street), returned to owner; written warning; 12:57-1:16 a.m.: build- p.m.: accident (Gardner Road), report 4:49 p.m.: info/general (Alger Street), 8:28 a.m.: property found (Baldwinville ings checked, secure; 1:18 a.m.: mv stop taken; 6:33 p.m.: missing person (Central unable to locate; 5:40 p.m.: assist citi- State Road), returned to owner; 10:32 (Main Street), verbal warning; 1:43-3:03 Street), report taken; 8:55 p.m.: suspi- zen (Central Street), assisted; 5:49 p.m.: a.m.: sex offender registration (Central a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 6:21 a.m.: cious/other (Carriage Lane), unfound- fire/CO incident (Toy Town Lane), Street), assisted; 11:45 a.m.: summons DPW call (River Street), referred; 8:20 ed; 9:17 p.m.: info/general (Mill Street), services rendered; 6:05 p.m.: Section 12 service (Ash Street), unable to serve; a.m.: suspicious/other (River Street), unable to locate; 9:40 p.m.: investiga- (Polly’s Drive), services rendered; 6:14 11:46 a.m.: assist citizen (Eagle Road); services rendered; 8:52 a.m.: wires down tion (Lakeshore Drive), unfounded; 10:03 p.m.: erratic operation (Brown Street), 12:10 p.m.: burglar alarm (Elmwood (Howard Street, Gardner), services ren- p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), trans- unable to locate; 7:35 p.m.: info/general Road), false alarm; 1:05 p.m.: traffic dered; 9:01 a.m.: DPW call (Baldwinville ported; 11:50 p.m.: building checked, (Central Street), unable to locate; 9:22 hazard (Spring Street), referred; 1:35 State Road), referred; 11:02 a.m.: harass- secure. p.m.: annoying phone calls (Hyde Park p.m.: summons service (Pearl Drive), ment order service (Old Gardner Road), THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Drive), spoken to; 9:29 p.m.: disabled served; 1:37 p.m.: welfare check/gener- served; 11:04 a.m.: assist citizen (Central 12:03-3:01 a.m.: buildings checked, mv (Teel Road), removed traffic haz- Street), services rendered; 1:13 p.m.: mv secure; 5:49 a.m.: ambulance (Central ard; 10:29 p.m.: disabled mv (Rice Road), Turn To LOGS page ­­­A9 Sheriff Evangelidis announces national accreditation

Courtesy Photo Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Superintendent David Tuttle along with WCSO employees Diane Cook, Kimberly Roy & Dominic Barbara receiving their certificate of accreditation from American Correctional Association (ACA) Officials recently in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office received 100% compliance for all mandatory standards.

WEST BOYLSTON — Worcester cal efficiency, program development, County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis has officer training, and facility adminis- announced the Worcester County tration. Agencies that are accredited Sheriff’s Office has successfully must be re-accredited every three years completed all the requirements for to maintain their status. re-accreditation from the national- Evangelidis said, “There is no require- ly recognized American Correctional ment the WCSO complete the rigorous Association (ACA). Earning 100% com- and challenging process of maintaining pliance for all mandatory standards national accreditation, but it is import- and 98.4% for non-mandatory stan- ant for our entire staff to demonstrate to dards. Built in 1973, the Worcester the residents of Worcester County that County Jail & House of Correction is we are committed to professionalism by the oldest county correctional facility adhering to the highest industry stan- in Massachusetts. Due to the inherent dards. It is a tribute to our hardwork- structural and square footage limita- ing staff that we excelled in our ACA tions of an older facility, physical plant re-accreditation, considered by many waivers were awarded by the evalu- throughout the country as the highest ation panel during the accreditation standard of excellence in corrections.” process. As the last requirement to complete The American Correctional the re-accreditation process, the sher- Association founded in 1870, is the iff’s department presented before the oldest and largest correctional asso- national board in Minneapolis, MN in ciation in the world. Their mission is August. to provide professional organization to “The feedback during our presen- departments that share their goal of tation was excellent, they were very improving the justice system. impressed with our operating proce- In order to meet the criteria for this dures especially in light of the numer- award, the department had to be in com- ous facility challenges that are inherent pliance with 384 stringent standards in operating the oldest county correc- evaluated through a series of reviews, tional facility in Massachusetts,” said evaluations, an extensive audit and a Superintendent David Tuttle. formal presentation to the ACA panel. “When I took office, I made a commit- The required standards focus on issues ment to increase professionalism at the ranging from inmate care and safety, discipline, health care, education, fis- Turn To SHERIFF page ­­­A7 Friday, November 23, 2018 Winchendon Courier ­7 OBITUARIES

Evan C. Gerrard, 40 Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Murray, 83

WORCESTER — Evan C. Gerrard, dog, Peluche. NORTHBOROUGH — Charles of Buffalo and received a Bachelor’s age 40, of 22 Catharine St., Worcester Evan graduated from Leicester High A. “Chuck” Murray, age 83, of Degree in accounting. Chuck worked as passed away at home with family on School in 1990, received his Bachelor’s Northborough died peacefully on an auditor for the US Government for 32 Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 Degree at Worcester State University Saturday, Nov. 10, years following which he worked for 20 after a six-year bat- and earned a Master’s Degree at 2018 at Westborough years at Stop & Shop in Westborough. tle with cerebral can- Assumption College in advanced grad- Healthcare in During the last four years, while in cer. Evan was born in uate studies rehabilitation counseling Westborough. He was retirement, Chuck was able to truly Worcester in 1977 and in 2007. the husband of Caryl enjoy his hobbies of coin collecting and grew up in Leicester. Evan loved outdoor activities with (French) Murray with bird watching. Those were pastimes Evan worked at a great love to vacationing on Cape whom he shared 47 that he enjoyed for many years, howev- Genesis Club, Inc. of Cod. At the Cape, he enjoyed camping wonderful years. er most of all he enjoyed time spent with Worcester (interna- at Nickerson State Park, swimming, Born in Caryl and his children whether it was tional training center board surfing, paddle boarding on the Winchendon, the at the dinner table, or at one of many for clubhouses worldwide in mental outer Cape, walking his dog “Peluche” son of Allan A. and family gatherings. Over the years, he health recovery) for 15 years as a reha- at a dog park. Mary D. (Spaulding) remained a member of the American bilitation counselor. Evan’s position at Evan took great enjoyment in giving Murray, Chuck grad- Legion, Post 234 in Northborough. Genesis Club also took him around the back to others by volunteering in serv- uated from Murdock In addition to his wife, Chuck is sur- world to train members of Clubhouse ing Thanksgiving dinners to the home- High School in 1953. vived by his son Charles A. Murray International. less. Evan took pride in taking part Upon his graduation, of Northborough, daughter Margaret Evan leaves his husband Brayan; in activities of fundraising walks/5K Chuck enlisted into Polissack and her husband David of his father John Gerrard of Leicester, runs for firefights, mental illness and the Air Force and Worcester, four nieces and nephews his mother Ann Raymond (Gerrard) the homeless. Evan had many friends served his country for and three great nieces and nephews. He of Derry, NH, four brothers; Aaron from several ethnic backgrounds. three years during the Korean War. was predeceased by his brother Allen Gerrard and his wife Dawn of Relatives and friends were invited Following his honorable discharge, Murray. Manchester, NH, Spencer Gerrard to a memorial service remembering he attended Worcester Junior College Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home of Winchendon and his ex-wife Erin Evan’s memory on Saturday, November where he received an Associated Degree is assisting the family with a private (Eaton) of Winchendon, Austin 17, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Church, in arts and later attended the University service. Gerrard and his wife Tiffany of 551 Pleasant St., Worcester. Worcester, Kevin Raymond and his Family is requesting in lieu of flow- wife Alishia of Newton, NH. Evan ers, and, if you wish to make dona- Joseph Hector ‘Hank’ Melanson, 69 also leaves his aunts; Peggy Gallant tions in Evan’s memory, contributions (Gerrard) of Sarasota FL, Etta LeBlanc may be made to Genesis Club, Inc. 274 SPOKANE WA —Joseph Hector his sights on Mt. Everest. He retired as (Gerrard) of Gardner, Mary Labor and Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605, or “Hank” Melanson, age 69 2018 passed an aircraft mechanic and inspector, hav- her husband Barry of Nashua, NH; you may wish to visit the Genesis Club away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in ing worked with U.S. Customs, Northrop five nieces and a nephew, along with web page: www.genesisclub.org his home in Spokane, WA. Grumman, and Raytheon. numerous cousins and his beloved Hank was born He is survived by his life partner, in Shediac, New Kirsten of Spokane, WA; children: Brunswick, Canada on Christopher Melanson and wife Lori of June 30th, 1949, a son Jacksonville, FL, Dana Melanson and Charlotte (Greenberg) Greenberg, 98 to Leonard and Louise grandchildren of Palm Bay, FL, Lindsay (Richard) Melanson. (Melanson) and husband Christopher WEST HARTFORD CT — Charlotte Emily, Jane, Hayden, David, Hanna, He immigrated to Camaioni of Fort Belvoir, VA, Jerry (Greenberg) Greenberg, 98 years of Nicholas and Emily. In addition to her Massachusetts in 1956, and Sean Smith of Spokane, WA, and age, of West Hartford, CT, passed husband, Charlotte was predeceased where he was raised. Megan Smith of Oakland, CA; siblings, away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. by her brother Victor Greenberg He served as a United Raymond Melanson and wife Debra of She was the beloved wife of the late and her sister Florence Gold and her States Marine in the Fitchburg, Leonard Melanson of Wichita, Robert L. Greenberg. great-grandson Robert. Vietnam War in the KS, Frank Melanson and wife Kathy of Born in Hartford, CT she was Funeral services took place on battle of Khe Sanh. Winchendon, Laurie Melanson and wife the daughter of the late Harry and Thursday, November 15, 2018 in the Always generous, he Linda of Fitchburg, Annette Melanson Nora (Glantz) Greenberg. Charlotte Piaterer Verein Cemetery, 1361 Berlin gave back through his of Pennsylvania; many nieces and neph- is survived by her son, Peter R. Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT with kindness to others, ews. Hank was predeceased by his broth- Greenberg and his wife, Janice, of Rabbi James Rosen officiating. volunteer work at the ers Ronnie and Louis Melanson. Winchendon; her daughter, Linda In lieu of flowers, memorial con- United States Marine We will remember the laughs shared Germain and her husband, Michael, tributions may be made to Hadassah Corps Reserve Toys and meals prepared; we will remem- of West Hartford, CT; her grandchil- (www.hadassah.org). for Tots program, helping build schools ber the lessons learned and hard times dren, Jennifer Rosenfeld and her hus- For further information, directions, in South America, and service as an adjourned; we will remember the wis- band, Joel, Matthew Hoberman and or to sign the guest book for Charlotte Honor Guard for other fallen heroes. dom taught and kindness brought; we his wife, Dena, Adam B. Greenberg please visit online at www.weinstein- Hank loved life and tried to live it to the will remember the love bestowed and and his wife, Anna, Amy Mason, mortuary.com/funerals.cfm fullest, having sailed the South Pacific, friendships grown. A warrior to the end, Laura Pinard and Ian Laberge; her ran countless ultra-marathons, fishing, he will always be missed, loved, and beloved great-grandchildren, Nora, enjoyed scuba diving, and always had memories cherished. Holiday meal tips from the pros

Few holidays compare to a tradition- sions and a weights and placed in the oven for nut oil are all good candidates. al Thanksgiving celebration. Unlike measures conversion. Take roasting. If preparing the *** Christmas, which can be a rush of *** the stuffing ahead of time, Here’s a tip that’s appeared in the excitement and energy, Thanksgiving If you buy a frozen wet and dry ingredients column before, but it’s worth repeating: provides extended families the perfect turkey, it is import- Hint should be refrigerated Experts claim there are three simple pause to relax and simply enjoy each ant to thaw it safely. separately and combined secrets to perfect homemade gravy: 1. other’s company. In fact, AAA projects The National Turkey KAREN right before stuffing Cook the flour in the fat thoroughly 54.3 million Americans will journey 50 Federation offers the the turkey. 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SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by faxing (978) 297-2177, or by e-mailing the editor at ruth@ SHERIFF stonebridgepress.news. continued from page A­­­ 6 We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail Worcester County Sheriff’s Department us a JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the including adhering to the highest indus- obituary. try standards with successful reaccredi- tation being imperative to reaching our goals. I am proud to say, our department is now one of the finest in corrections today. We will always continue to strive for excellence” said the Sheriff. The American Correctional Association has been accrediting public safety agencies since 1978. According STONE-LADEAU FUNERAL HOME to the ACA, benefits of accredita- 343 Central Street tion include: improved staff training, Say it in living color! increased safety of staff and offenders, Winchendon, MA 01475 assessment of program strengths and The world isn’t black and white. weaknesses, reduced insurance liability costs, and increased staff professional- So, why is your ad? Tel: 978-297-0077 • Fax: 978-297-0075 ism and moral. Friday, November 23, 2018 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Weather impacting hunting this year

This past weekend’s and unsafe ice, have cost snow storm sure changed duck hunters their life in outdoor activities for The Great past years. This time of some sportsmen, but it year can also be extreme- could also provide some Outdoors ly dangerous for dogs. great tracking conditions Dogs should be wear- for deer hunters. The ing a safety vest as well background of snow in RALPH as hunters that attempt wooded areas can make TRUE to retrieve their water- the spotting of deer a lot fowl from their small easier, and could help boat or canoe. My first in the final days of the archery deer Labrador retriever Max got into a seri- hunting season. Shotgun deer season ous predicament many years ago while opens on Monday Nov. 26. This week’s retrieving a goose in the Rice City area. picture shows Collin Cormier with his While he was retrieving the bird he 165 lb. 7 point buck harvested in North made the mistake of trying to take a Brookfield with his bow. Nice buck. short cut back to the goose blind locat- Pheasant hunters were not too happy ed on the small jetty. He attempted to with the snowstorm which hampered climb onto the ice while holding onto bird hunting activities. The final the goose. state stocking of pheasant prior to After numerous attempts to climb Thanksgiving Day signaled the end of onto the ice I realized he was in trou- the pheasant hunting season, which ble and I could see the fear in his eyes. officially closed Nov. 24. Grabbing a long stick with a small fork The second segment of the Canada in it I walked out onto the ice. When goose season, and duck season closed I got within 50 feet of him I started to on Nov. 24. The season will open again crawl, hoping the ice would not give on Dec. 11, and will close Jan. 1 in way. Courtesy photo the Central District, for both Canada I was now approximately within 10 Collin Cormier with his seven point buck shot in North Brookfield with a bow. geese and ducks. The season for the feet of the dog. I extended the stick out late Canada goose season will start Jan. to him and luckily the small fork of the 15, again allowing a daily bag limit stick grabbed hold under his collar. I Driving home many thoughts went lawn tractor thinking about all of the of 15 birds. If fields remain covered felt the stick tighten and a slow hard through my mind, and I again realized great times they gave me in the field. with snow goose hunting on local rivers pull was enough to give him the ability that I was lucky to be alive. I never After wiping away a few tears I contin- should provide for some great shooting. to climb onto the ice. Slowly slithering told anyone about the incident until ued to mow the grass. Grown men do Waterfowl hunters that have a good my body back on the ice towards the today. Every time I go by Rice City I cry even for man’s best friend!!! retrieving dog will be rewarded with shoreline, I realized that I had taken a am reminded about the stupid move Wishing everyone a great holiday some great retrieving of downed birds. great risk that could have cost myself I made, but I could not watch my dog season & stay safe. Others will need to retrieve their birds and the dog our life. Max was still drown as I stood by and did nothing. with the use of a small boat or use of holding onto the bird when we reached Max is buried on the hill in my back Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them a pair of waders. This time of year shore. I took the bird from him, gath- yard with numerous other dogs that Rods Bending!!!!!!! can be extremely dangerous for both ered up all of my hunting equipment I had owned, and during the summer man & dog. Ice cold water conditions and headed for the car. months I often find myself sitting on my Football… and a stove Tomorrow afternoon, Ohio time gig in 2019. before becoming a Celtic (and but made it to “just” five World State and Michigan meet for No. A thousand times no. Talking eventually a Cincinnati Royal). Series and won only once. the umpteenth time when Unfortunately for Canada, who And it’s not like the Red Sox Lamentable? I’d take five Series something big is at stake. This has done an admirable job of Sports and Patriots have always been in 14 years for the O’s. Hell, is how it almost always is the keeping the program upright successful. You tell me. I’ll take less than 100 losses Saturday after Thanksgiving this fall, a complete house- Meanwhile since there’s next season as a start. Anyway, but this year the script was cleaning is absolutely essential JERRY snow on the ground, that trans- the doc was entertaining and nearly rewritten. after a 19 year-old died. Period. CARTON lates to being Hot Stove time reminded just how remarkable Last Saturday, the Buckeyes Lots of kudos go to McNair’s and I saw one MLB Network a run that truly was. had to go to overtime to subdue teammates who have some- analyst (John Smoltz) suggest The Orioles won five of the a relentlessly pesky Maryland one summoned the strength to The Terps last won a national the Phillies might be in play first six editions of the AL East team which was not only carry on. Talk about profiles in football title in 1953 Just as for Bryce Harper AND (caps and that was barely more than using a backup QB but was personal courage. Nonetheless, college sports don’t really res- intended) Manny Machado. a third of what Atlanta did con- still reeling from the chaos it’s time to start over in College onate here in New England all This was during a ‘preview’ of secutively. of all the fallout which began Park when it comes to football. that much, football isn’t a big the NL East which is an exer- I don’t think those Braves with Jordan McNair’s entirely I watched the whole game. I deal at Maryland except for the cise in absurdity until we see teams get enough credit just unnecessary death last spring. kept waiting for OSU to blow it checks being cashed from the what happens with Harper and because they won it all only in In fact, the Terps came with- open and since that never hap- Big Ten TV deal. the Nats, but if Philadelphia 1995. Anyway, I’d be surprised in a missed two-point conver- pened, I’m sure it was the first I’ve never quite understood gets them both, I assume noth- if the Phils get both. sion of rendering the OSU-Jim time I’ve watched an entire why college sports never had ing less than an NLCS appear- How’s this for a guess. In Harbaugh game meaningless UM football game at least since much allure around here. ance will be considered suc- April, Harper will be playing in terms of the standings. There the Terps went to the Orange Arguably the most famous cessful for the Fightin’ Phils his home games the same place was a lot of chatter afterwards Bowl 15 or so years ago. Maybe pass in college football history next year. Speaking of Smoltz he has throughout his career. about how the effort should be longer, maybe dating back was thrown of course by BC though, MLBN ran a documen- Manny? He won’t be back in enough to give Maryland inter- to the Bobby Ross era three quarterback Doug Flutie. Bob tary on his Braves team which LA but who knows? See you im coach Matt Canada the full- decades back. MD football? Eh. Cousy played at Holy Cross won 14 straight division titles next week. Postponed Powder Puff plays indoors

The Junior and iews to expect, though Senior girls faced off V they both looked for- against each other in from the ward to teaching the the annual Powder Towers younger girls about Puff Football game. the game of field The twice postponed hockey. game (due to inclem- SUE What they didn’t ent weather) finally POLCARI necessarily expect, took place Nov. 14th however, was the at the Clark Memorial feeling of “family” place. Each player was Field House, where the that the team brought to presented with her let- girls played 7 on 7 flag them and the reinforce- ter or pin by coaches football. The Junior and ment of their love for the Amanda Lawler and Senior boys were also on game. Cassie Maillet. Coach hand to coach and cheer Statistics from the sea- Lawler presented special on their teams, and each son that were presented recognition awards to “cheer squad” performed were: Overall record: Erica Lashua (Coaches a halftime routine! 6-10-1. League record 3-5. Award), Evelyn O’Dea Special thanks to the Ashley Signa as goalie (Most Improved) and Clark Memorial YMCA for first seven games had Lindsey Smith (MVP). for use of the Field House, 71 saves and allowed 19 Also recognized were Stephanie Rondeau who goals. Shae Dupuis as senior co-captains Emily coordinated the game, goalie for 12 games had and Lindsey Smith. David Larson and Bob 142 saves and allowed Lawler stressed the Polcari who refereed 27 goals. Top scorer was qualities of a captain as the game, and Mark Lindsey Smith with 10 being a leader on and Gauthier who served as goals and seven assists. off the field, committed the evening’s announcer. Chloe St. Peter scored Sue Polcari photos to the team, respect- The seniors were victori- seven goals and had one ful and a leader in the seniors Lindsey Gemme, Emily Smith, Lily Hunt, Maria Polcari and Lindsey Smith ous over the juniors by a assist. Emily Smith and classroom. These quali- score of 38-14, resulting Jocelyn Garner each ties have also been noted in bragging rights for the scored two goals and in Erica Lashua who 7:00 p.m. both nights class of 2019. Proceeds had one assist, while was named captain for Wednesday, Dec. 12: from the game are split Stephanie had one assist. the 2019 season. Senior National Honor Society between the two class- Upcoming Events: co-captains Lindsey Induction at 6:00 es with a portion also Saturday, Nov. 24: Smith and Emily Smith Friday, Dec. 14: donated to the American Bottle/Can Drive at Rite then presented gifts to Wreaths Across America Cancer Society. Aid Parking Lot spon- each of their teammates at Massachusetts The field hockey team sored by International and coaches. Both Smith Veterans Cemetery ended the 2018 season Travel Club girls were in agreement Wednesday, Dec. 19: with their awards ban- Monday, Nov. 26: that the 2018 season was Winter Concert at 6:30 quet on Monday. After Winter sports practices the most fun and reward- p.m. the team members and begin ing in their high school their families enjoyed Friday/Saturday, careers. With a team that a potluck dinner, the December 7 & 8: was quite young, the cap- awards ceremony took Tournament of Plays at Lindsey O’Toole enroute to tains weren’t sure what scoring a touchdown! Friday, November 23, 2018 Winchendon Courier ­9

LOGS 10:07 a.m.: ambulance (Ready ed; 5:35 a.m.: animal complaint institutions to carry out Drive), transported; 10:48 a.m.: (Murdock Avenue), referred to HAMILTON continued from page A­­­ 6 continued from page A­­­ 4 policy, highly compe- burglar alarm (Spring Street), ACO; 5:54 a.m.: suspicious mv tent government officials, accidental; 12:32 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street), spoken to; 6:16 a.m.: al (Maple Street), spoken to; 1:38 That’s why people like realistic expectations on (East Street), transported; 1:18 ambulance (Lincoln Avenue), p.m.: summons service (Juniper bipartisanship: it’s a what can and cannot be p.m.: mv stop (Front Street), writ- transported; 7:23 a.m.: info/gener- Street), served; 1:51 p.m.: 911 key sign of cooperation. achieved, civility, compro- ten warning; 4:03 p.m.: suspicious al (Maple Street), spoken to; 7:27 non-emergency (Franklin Pierce Polarization and extreme mise, and respect for all person (Grove Street), spoken a.m.: assist citizen (Alger Street); College, Rindge), referred; 2:06 partisanship rightly irri- views — these are the nec- to; 4:11 p.m.: mv stop (Lincoln 7:30 a.m.: burglar alarm (Central p.m.: officer wanted (Elmwood tate Americans because essary ingredients to make Avenue), Karen Lynn Barrett, Street), accidental; 9:00 a.m.: Road), assisted; 6:01 p.m.: mv stop they exacerbate the dif- progress in a complex, 53, 366 Baldwinville State Road, DPW call (Oak Street), referred; (Front Street), citation issued; ferences among us. They divided country. Winchendon, op w/suspended 9:00 a.m.: fraud (Main Street), 6:06 p.m.: gunshots heard (Ash make it much harder to Pragmatism does, how- license, no inspection sticker, spoken to; 9:05 a.m.: ambulance Street), unable to locate; 7:12 p.m.: govern. Trying to get all ever, need to be leavened summons; 4:27 p.m.: mv stop (Linden Street), transported; 9:37 mv stop (Baldwinville Road), ver- hands to work together for with a little optimism. (Glenallan Street), written warn- a.m.: ambulance (West Street), bal warning; 7:43 p.m.: accident the common good is right at Governing effectively ing; 4:38 p.m.: property found transported; 10:46 a.m.: info/gen- (Spring Circle), report taken; 8:30 the core of representative requires a mindset that (Central Street), returned to eral (Goodrich Drive), spoken p.m.: mv stop (Ash Street), report democracy. progress is possible, that owner; 5:35 p.m.: mv stop (River to; 3:40 p.m.: ambulance (Walnut taken; 9:53 p.m.: mv stop (Spring Which means that inclu- we can understand the Street), verbal warning; 6:47 p.m.: Street), transported; 3:52 p.m.: Street), Matthew Dinoia, 31, 21 sivity is also key. People problem, look at proposed property found (Elmwood Road), erratic operation (Spring Street), Halford Street, #1, Gardner, op don’t want to be shut out solutions, make rational returned to owner; 6:48 p.m.: spoken to; 4:19 p.m.: missing per- w/suspended license/subsequent or to be voiceless. Being judgments about what fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive), son (Whitney Street), canceled; offense, citation issued; 10:49 shunted aside by those in should be done, and then referred; 7:18 p.m.: mv stop 4:39 p.m.: missing person (Town p.m.: ambulance (Pearl Drive), power only builds resent- get them enacted into law (Central Street), verbal warn- Farm Road), report taken; 5:26 transported; 10:57 p.m.: unwant- ment and anger. and implemented. ing; 7:44 p.m.: mv stop (Lincoln p.m.: mv stop (Spring Street), ed party (School Street), spoken The fourth essential is Avenue), citation issued; 7:52 verbal warning; 6:15 p.m.: offi- to; 11:26 p.m.: suspicious person actually a matched set: Lee Hamilton is a senior p.m.: ambulance (Central Street), cer wanted (Spring Street), trans- (Oak Street), spoken to; 11:30 accuracy, integrity, fair- advisor for the Indiana transported; 8:33 p.m.: mv stop port; 8:26 p.m.: mv stop (Gardner p.m.: mv stop (Central Street), ness — these are tradition- University Center on (Spring Street), verbal warn- Road), verbal road; 8:38 p.m.: dis- citation issued. al values that ought never Representative Government; ing; 9:48 p.m.: building checked, abled mv (Grove Street), secure; SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 to go out of style, even if a distinguished scholar of the secure; 10:43 p.m.: ambulance 8:45 p.m.: disabled mv (School 12:08 a.m.: ambulance (Prospect sometimes they appear to IU Hamilton Lugar School (Glenallan Street), transported. Street), Kimberly Rader, 40, 11 Street), transported; 2:21-2:59 be in eclipse. If those who of Global and International MONDAY, MOVEMBER 19 Central Square, Apt. A, Troy, a.m.: buildings checked, secure; operate our system speak Studies; and a professor of 1:06-2:29 a.m.: buildings arrest based on warrant; 9:30 9:06 a.m.: vandalism (Willoughby untruths, lack basic hon- practice, IU School of Public checked, secure; 2:30 a.m.: assist p.m.: property found (Central Avenue), info taken; 9:17 a.m.: FD esty, and show bias, it will and Environmental Affairs. other PD (Glenallan Street), Street), spoken to; 9:50 p.m.: CO call (Woodlawn Street), services surely fail. He was a member of the U.S. transport; 3:01 p.m.: building detector activation (Baldwinville rendered; 9:42 a.m.: suspicious mv Finally, democracy rests House of Representatives for checked, secure; 5:17 a.m.: ambu- State Road), referred. (Central Street), unable to locate; on pragmatism. 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LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE or not reference to such restrictions, Legal Notice 6”+ diameter pine trees. The hearing OF REAL ESTATE easements, improvements, liens or Winchendon will be held in the 4th Floor Conference By virtue and in execution of the Power encumbrances is made in the deed. Conservation Commission Room of the Winchendon Town Hall, of Sale contained in a certain mortgage TERMS OF SALE: Bemis Road; Assessor’s Map 12, Lot 109 Front Street. given by Dawn Bednarczyk, Richard A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) 20 The Request for Determination of Bednarczyk to Mortgage Electronic Dollars by certified or bank check will Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Applicability is available for public Registration Systems, Inc., as nomi- be required to be paid by the purchas- Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town review at the Land Use Office, Room nee for NFM, Inc., dated May 20, 2009 er at the time and place of sale. The of Winchendon Wetlands Protection 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town and recorded in the Worcester County balance is to be paid by certified or Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds bank check at Harmon Law Offices, Commission will hold a public hearing during the hours of 9am – 12noon, in Book 44336, Page 201, as modified P.C., 150 California St., Newton, on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting by a certain modification agreement Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to 7:15 pm to consider the Abbreviated nights, or by calling the Conservation dated August 11, 2017, and recorded P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Notice of Resource Area Delineation Agent for an appointment at 978-297- with said Worcester County (Worcester Massachusetts 02461-0389, within filed by Toy Town Solar, LLC on 5402. District) Registry of Deeds in Book thirty (30) days from the date of sale. behalf of property owner Kathleen November 23, 2018 57774, Page 295, of which mortgage Deed will be provided to purchaser for Van Dyke for confirmation of Wetland the undersigned is the present holder, recording upon receipt in full of the Resource Area boundaries at Bemis Legal Notice by assignment from: purchase price. The description of the Road; Assessor’s Map 12, Lot 20. The Winchendon Mortgage Electronic Registration premises contained in said mortgage hearing will be held in the 4th Floor Conservation Commission Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, shall control in the event of an error in Conference Room of the Winchendon 24 Sibley Road; Assessor’s Map 7, N.A., recorded on December 17, 2012, this publication. Town Hall, 109 Front Street. Lot 154 in Book No. 50136, at Page 218 Other terms, if any, to be announced The Abbreviated Notice of Resource Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Bank of America, N.A. to PennyMac at the sale. Area Delineation is available for public Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Loan Servicing, LLC, recorded on PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC review at the Land Use Office, Room of Winchendon Wetlands Protection August 19, 2015, in Book No. 54176, Present holder of said mortgage 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation at Page 363 By its Attorneys, Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays Commission will hold a public hearing th Bank of America, N.A. to PennyMac HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. during the hours of 9am – 12noon, on Thursday, November 29 , 2018 at Loan Services, LLC, recorded on 150 California St. except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting 7:55 pm to consider the Request for November 10, 2015, in Book No. Newton, MA 02458 nights, or by calling the Conservation Determination of Applicability filed by 54554, at Page 11 (617)558-0500 Agent for an appointment at 978-297- property owners Bruce and Rosemarie for breach of the conditions of said 12401 5402. Santangelo for proposed work within mortgage and for the purpose of fore- November 9, 2018 November 23, 2018 the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering closing, the same will be sold at Public November 16, 2018 Vegetated Wetlands at 24 Sibley Auction at 1:00 PM on December 3, November 23, 2018 Legal Notice Road; Assessor’s Map 7, Lot 154. The 2018, on the mortgaged premises locat- Winchendon project entails repair/upgrade to meet ed at 712 River Street, Winchendon, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conservation Commission Title 5 requirements for an existing Worcester County, Massachusetts, all CONSERVATION COMMISSION Gardner Road; Assessor’s Map 12, subsurface sewage disposal system Lots 28 and 50 serving a three-bedroom dwelling. The and singular the premises described in WINCHENDON , MA th said mortgage, Regarding the Property Located at: Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. hearing will be held in the 4 Floor TO WIT: 122 Gardner Road Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Conference Room of the Winchendon The land with the buildings situated Map 12, Lots 28 and 50 of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Town Hall, 109 Front Street. in the westerly part of Winchendon, Winchendon, Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation The Request for Determination of Worcester County, Massachusetts, on Worcester County, MA 01475 Commission will hold a public hearing Applicability is available for public the southerly side of the road from In accordance with Massachusetts on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at review at the Land Use Office, Room Waterville to Royalston, known as General Laws Chapter 131, Section 7:30 pm to consider the Abbreviated 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town River Street, being shown as Lot 3, on 40 and the Town of Winchendon Local Notice of Resource Area Delineation Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays a plan entitled ‘Plan of Lots prepared By-Law, the Winchendon Conservation filed by Carmichael Solar, LLC on during the hours of 9am – 12noon, for Nathan J. Olson, Winchendon, MA, Commission will hold a public hearing behalf of property owners Church of except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting June 12, 1995, Szoc Surveyors, 32 on December 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM the Cornerstone and Elaine Mroz for nights, or by calling the Conservation Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA,” record- at Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front confirmation of Wetland Resource Agent for an appointment at 978-297- ed with Worcester District Registry of Street, Winchendon, MA for review of Area boundaries at Gardner Road; 5402. November 23, 2018 Deeds, Plan Book 696, Plan 42, to an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Assessor’s Map 12, Lots 28 and 50. which plan reference is made for a Area Delineation filed by GEI Consul- The hearing will be held in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the Winchendon Winchendon more particular description. tants, Inc. on behalf of Carmichael So- Town Hall, 109 Front Street. Conservation Commission **FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES lar, LLC, 455 Winding Brook Drive, Ste. The Abbreviated Notice of Resource 192 Main Street; Assessor’s Map ONLY** 201, Glastonbury, CT 06033. The ap- Area Delineation is available for public 4D-4, Lot 41 THE improvements thereon being plicant seeks approval of a delineated review at the Land Use Office, Room Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. known as 712 River St., Winchendon, wetland line to allow for construction 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town MA 01475 of a solar array. The property is owned Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays of Winchendon Wetlands Protection TaxID#4-160 by Elaine Mroz and the Cornerstone during the hours of 9am – 12noon, Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY Church and is located at 122 Gard- except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting Commission will hold a public hearing WAS TAKEN IN FEE. ner Road, Winchendon, MA, Map 12 nights, or by calling the Conservation on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 BEING the same property which, by Lots 28 and 50, In accordance with the Agent for an appointment at 978-297- at 7:50 pm to consider the Request Deed dated April 7, 2008, and record- plans on file in the Town of Winchen- 5402. for Determination of Applicability filed ed on April 29, 2008 in the Office of don Conservation Commission. November 23, 2018 by property owner Ronald Alger, Jr. the Registry of Deeds of the County All interested persons are encouraged for proposed work within the 100-foot of Worcester, Commonwealth of to attend. If you have questions about Legal Notice Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Massachusetts, in Book 42760, Page this application, you can contact me at Winchendon Wetlands at 192 Main Street; 88, was granted and conveyed by the address below. Conservation Commission Assessor’s Map 4D-4, Lot 41. The Robert A. Baron, Jr. and Catherine A. GEI Consultants, Inc. 356 Lakeview Drive; Assessor’s Map project entails repair/upgrade to meet Baron unto Richard Bednarczyk and Karen Stackpole M-15, Lot 8 Title 5 requirements for an existing Dawn Bednarcyzk. Senior Consultant Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. subsurface sewage disposal system For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed CEI Consultants, Inc Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town serving a three-bedroom dwelling. The recorded with Worcester County 455 Winding Brook Drive, Suite 201 of Winchendon Wetlands Protection hearing will be held in the 4th Floor (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Glastonbury, CT 06033 Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Conference Room of the Winchendon in Book 42760, Page 88. Applicant Address: Commission will hold a public hearing Town Hall, 109 Front Street. These premises will be sold and con- Carmichael Solar, LLC on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 The Request for Determination of veyed subject to and with the benefit 3402 Pico Boulevard at 7:05 pm to consider the Request Applicability is available for public of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, Santa Monica, CA 90405 for Determination of Applicability filed review at the Land Use Office, Room easements, covenants, liens or claims November 23, 2018 by property owner Julie Osborne for 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town in the nature of liens, improvements, proposed work within the 100-foot Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays public assessments, any and all Buffer Zone to Lake Monomonac at during the hours of 9am – 12noon, unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water 356 Lakeview Drive; Assessor’s Map except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting and sewer liens and any other munic- M-15, Lot 8. The project entails demo- nights, or by calling the Conservation ipal assessments or liens or existing lition and reconstruction, including new Agent for an appointment at 978-297- encumbrances of record which are foundation, within the same footprint, 5402. in force and are applicable, having of an existing two-bedroom dwelling. November 23, 2018 priority over said mortgage, whether The work includes removal of three Friday, November 23, 2018 ­10 Winchendon Courier

Red Apple Farm holds a Harvest day though, as the farm was crowded all Festival every year. This year of course, day with families, and the Farmer Iron Spending a day in the country it was held in the snow, as Mother Man 5K had a full contingent of athletes. Nature decided to sprinkle a bit of white stuff around last weekend. That didn’t Greg Vine photos deter anyone at all from enjoying the

Garth Shaneyfelt of the Artisan Beverage Cooperative of Greenfield serves up samples Blacksmith Joe Lambert, owner of Iron Artistry in Athol, was among at the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival at Red This youngster took some time to feed the goats at the Thanksgiving the vendors participating in the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival at Red Apple Farm. The cooperative produces ginger Harvest Festival, held Saturday and Sunday at Red Apple Farm in Apple Farm in Phillipston. beer, mead, and kombucha. Phillipston.

SATURDAY traffic for Small Business nesses year-round. ly habit. Collections, Ruschioni continued from page A­­­ 1 Saturday, Kelly said there are “This is the ultimate ques- “We could look at starting Homestead, Homesteader’s a number of factors to take into tion,” Kelly concluded. “How a Buy Local campaign,” she Hands Massage Therapy, isn’t necessarily just for retail- consideration. do we increase engagement said. We could, perhaps, high- Not Just Produced, 2nd ers. “This is an interesting idea,” and loyalty to local business? light a local business every Impressions, Rescued “There are ways that ser- said Kelly, “However, there are It’s always been frustrating week in the Courier. We need Treasures, To Each His Own vice oriented business can get additional limitations to this when people complain about to market Winchendon as a Design, Gardner Area League involved,” he said. “In fact, we such as unpredictable weath- there not being enough local business friendly place and to of Artists, Hometown Cafe, encourage all local business to er and the Summer Solstice options but still don’t shop show people what businesses Belletetes, Subway, Patty’s visit at least one local store and Fall Festival are often locally. There have been signs are here, both new and those Jewelry, Morin Real Estate, and spend at least $20 and get organized and run by the very of hope in the excitement and that have been here for many, River’s Edge Restaurant, Toy the word out to their clients. businesses that are looking for participation of the Summer many years. It’s also important Town Stained Glass, Zoe’s Service-oriented business are support during the holiday sea- Solstice, Fall Festival and to increase awareness in busi- Restaurant and Pizzeria, Powell part of the community and son. I would encourage more other local events. If you want ness organizations such as the Stone and Gravel, Silver Hawk, their customers are also a part people to volunteer in local to continue to improve your WBG and the Greater Gardner More Strength and Fitness, of that community. It may not organizations like Kiwanis, community – and this includes Chamber of Commerce. These Little Anthony’s and Little seem like much, but a small Lions, Masons, Legion and the your business community – are just a tip of the iceberg.” Lizzy’s, Deedee’s Treasures, effort by many can make a Clark and perhaps new ideas you must invest in it by shop- Businesses featured on Fairy Tale Concierge Travel, huge impact.” with new energy can make it ping locally.” this year’s Small Business and Smith’s Country Cheese. Asked if an event similar to happen.” Murphy said there are other Saturday map include: Horse Free refreshments and raf- Fall Fest or Summer Solstice The big dilemma is how to steps that could be taken to and Buggy Feeds, Cruisin’ 12 fles will be offered at many could be used to generate more increase traffic for local busi- make shopping locally a week- Diner, Reflections Country locations.

DEMO the catwalk.” “Whether we hire an outside compa- address whatever situation comes from continued from page A­­­ 1 At the previous meeting of the board, ny or we do the work with an internal that as needed.” Newton pegged the cost of demolition employee,” said Hickey, “we will need Board Chairman Audrey LaBrie and Thursday and again today; he has an at between $50,000 and $70,000. The cost to coordinate with the fire department member Barbara Anderson expressed employee who has his licenses in the to the town, if it is carried out by the to hose down the materials as we demol- some concerns about having a DPW building demolition business. He has town’s DPW worker, would be about 20 ish the building.” worker undertake the project. In addi- expressed a willingness to demolish percent of the original estimated cost, Hickey said he has also spoken with tion to any liability issues the town this building for the town. We would according to Hickey. He also told the some of the neighbors of the proper- might face, the pair wondered about the have to rent an excavator, or some board the town’s liability and worker’s ty who had appeared at the previous potential for depleting the amount of piece of equipment that he could use to compensation insurance would cover board meeting to urge all possible haste manpower available during the winter demolish the building. We would also the worker even though he would be in the demolition of the building. season, when crews are often stretched have to hire a crane company to cut doing work outside the scope of his “I think they’re happy that things to the limit while trying to keep town away from the building – and remove – normal duties. are moving forward,” he said. “I know roads clear during and immediately it’s not moving forward as quickly as after winter storms. they would like to see it move forward, Hickey said that issue would be taken but it’s just a matter of finalizing prices into consideration before any final deci- and trying to determine how quickly sion is made on how to proceed with the someone can get here. So, I’m hoping work. that before the end of the calendar year Anderson was adamant that rodents we will have that building down and the and other vermin calling the building catwalk down. The rodent situation, I home be eliminated as completely as would think, would be dealt with prior possible before demolition work begins. to the demolition of that building.” “I don’t want the building to come “The police department has also been down, only to have the rats scatter to notified,” Hickey continued, “that the homes in the neighborhood,” she said. owners and the caretaker, as part of “If we can hire a pest service to go out this decision, are not allowed back on and address that first,” said Hickey, “we the property – at least that portion of can that started now. Our health officer the property. So, if the police do see him has secured one price for the work. up there he’ll be asked to leave and we’ll He’s trying to get two more. We can try to eliminate the rodent population as much as pos- sible before they scurry someplace else.”

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