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Town Crier Publications Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, PATRON POSTAL MA 01757 MILFORD, Est. 2007 • Mailed FREE to all 12,800 Milford addresses “Stone Ridge” Hearing Focuses on Remembering Milford’s Water Availability Firefighters The largest crowd By Kevin Rudden needs after the next 19 years. Condrey said steps ever attended this Staff Reporter/Columnist would be put in place to conserve water before that month’s Firefighters Continuing its public hearings on the proposed point was ever reached. Memorial Sunday “Residences at Stone Ridge” apartment complex Israel Lopez, managing director of development ceremonies. “This off Cedar St. (Rt. 85), the Zoning Board of Appeals for The Gutierrez Company – which is building out day gives us the (ZBA) meeting on June 6 focused primarily on the the Stone Ridge complex, said he and the developer opportunity availability of water for this 272-unit complex and two of the proposed Chapter 40B apartment complex to remember other apartment complexes proposed to be built under called Brookview – formerly called “Robsham Village” our heroes, the the state’s Chapter 40B affordable housing laws. – are in active discussions to jointly pay for the firefighters who are David Condrey, manager of the privately owned improvements to the Milford Water Company’s Dilla no longer with us,” Milford Water Company, estimated it would be at St. wellfield. “I appreciate the concern about the water,” said Rabbi Mendy least two years before its Dilla St. wells could be he said. “We think what we want to do is be part of the Kievman, the brought back to their state-allowed yield capacity and solution to improve the town’s economic base.” Fire Department’s perhaps another five years before its Godfrey Brook Prior to the discussion on water, Peter Glick chaplain. Speaking wellfield could be back on line. That means it could –a senior associate civil engineer with SMMA in to the newer be at least two years before he would feel comfortable Cambridge, working on behalf of Gutierrez – told members on the supplying water to the three proposed Chapter 40B the ZBA he had met with John Mainini, director of department, local developments, Condrey said. operations for the Milford Sewer Department, and union president ZBA Chair David Consigli said the utility’s now understands that Mainini wants Gutierrez to Firefighter Patrick engineering consultants’ report on water availability increase the wet well storage capacity of the sewer Evans noted, by 2027 and 2037 was a “quite disturbing” and a pumping station built at the Stone Ridge site. “Tradition: You’re “pretty scary report” because it projected that there The pump station, Glick looking at the best Stone Ridge p 9 would not be enough water to meet all the town’s explained, was designed to one right here, where all come out.” Other speakers at the event were Selectmen Chairman Michael Walsh, State Representative Condrey Explains Wellfield Issues Brian Murray, D. Milford, and State Senator Ryan Fattman, R. Sutton. Murray spoke of the growing national and state By Kevin Rudden water supply by supplying these 40Bs?” asked ZBA Staff Reporter/Columnist vice chair Charles DiAntonio. “If we can get these recognition that firefighters are dying from cancers contracted During his June 6 meeting with the Zoning Board wellfields back, their [the three proposed Chapter by fighting fires, and Fattman talked of a recent fire in his own of Appeals (ZBA), David Condrey – manager of the 40B apartment complexes] impact will be less,” home. “We’re all taught to run from harm and run from danger. Milford Water Company – explained the problems Condrey said. Firefighters are taught to run to harm and run to danger to protect the utility is having with its Godfrey Brook and Dilla Echo Lake, the utility’s reservoir, will sustain itself us,” Walsh said. Firefighter Adam Salmon, seen here, sounded the St. wellfields. if a “safe yield” not exceeding 1.57 million gallons bell twice each time a name of Milford’s 39 deceased firefighters As they are used over time, wells become per day is taken from it, he explained. The entire was read aloud. Kevin Rudden photo less and less productive and either have to be water supply system is permitted to yield 1.75 redeveloped to regain capacity or drilled to create million gallons per day averaged over a 365-day new wells, Condrey explained. “Over time, a period, Condrey continued. He noted a daily yield wellfield loses its capacity,” he said. can be higher – such as 5.0 million gallons on a hot The Godfrey Brook wellfield – permitted to supply summer day – if that use is offset by lower use on Stopping Drug up to 790,000 gallons per day – currently is off-line other days. and the Dilla St. wellfield is yielding only 100,000 Because of the way the state permits the gallons per day of its permitted 675,000 gallons per company to provide water, mandatory restrictions Addiction Before It day, according to a report from Tata & Howard, the are usually put into place annually on outside utility’s engineers, the water company supplied to watering from spring through fall, Condrey said. the ZBA. Since the Charles River water basin is considered to Starts The water company commissioned a be “stressed,” all surrounding towns that draw from By Melissa Orff hydrogeologic study that in 2017 made it also have restrictions, he added. Staff Reporter recommendations to bring back the yield at “What’s the plan for the next 10 years,” ZBA Stacy Middle School seventh graders were asked to pledge “No the Godfrey Brook wellfield, according to Tata Chair David Consigli asked. Condrey replied, “Going First Time” to trying drugs, a pledge that Stephanie and John & Howard. Condrey said that in addition to forward, the best thing for us is we manage what Greene of Easton wished that their son Evan had taken. redeveloping existing wells and drilling new wells we have permitted and do better conservation Evan Greene was just 15-years-old when he started there, a treatment facility will have to be added efforts.”. experimenting with drugs. By 16 he was addicted to Percocet; there to reduce high levels of manganese. “It’s a When the Godfrey Brook and Dilla St. wellfields by 17 he was shooting heroin; and by 19 he died of a heroin fairly long, drawn-out process” that could take at return to their permitted capacity, “We’ve got about overdose. least five years, he said. 200,000 gallons of play,” he added. Knowing first hand the pain of losing a child to a drug Redeveloping the Dilla St. wellfield would take The water company is working on a developing overdose, the Greenes have founded the Evan Foundation “to about two years and the yield could be treated a not-to-exceed build-out calculation to provide ensure that no one’s kid has any reason to try any drug for the directly at the nearby water treatment plant the the town to guide future growth, Condrey said. “At first time.” company built a few years ago, Condrey explained. some point, there’s going to be restrictions,” he In collaboration with the “Are we playing Russian roulette with the Milford said. “It’s inevitable at some point.” Milford Public Schools, the Stop Drug Addiction p 20

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The Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition will be featured on the next episode of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier, which will debut at 6:30 p.m. on June 29 on Milford TV – Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 38 – and also will be available on YouTube. Members of the organization will talk about their “Fuel Your Fun” summer lunch program. A new episode of 30 Minutes with The Town Crier airs every other Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. on Milford TV, is repeated the following week, and each episode also is available on YouTube. The half-hour show is produced by Town Crier Publications, Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town Crier and The Upton & Mendon Town Crier newspapers – and focuses on Milford’s government, culture and history, news, businesses and charitable organizations. The show is co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al Holman and Town Crier columnist Kevin Rudden.

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RUMINATIONS work or to college and work. crisp new $20 bill and asks if anyone wants it. Of course, By Kevin Rudden So, my father said, treasure your kids while they are they all do. Next, the Scoutmaster shows the boys a tattered young. “I would have frozen you all at five-years-old if I and crumpled up $20 bill and ask if anyone wants it. Of could,” he said. course, they all still do. Now, I am about the same age as my father was when he Then comes the lesson: Our lives are like the crisp new My Dad’s Advice gave me this advice. Since none of my three are married $20 bill. We start out fresh and clean, with our whole lives yet, I have different advice for them: “Be happy in whatever ahead of us. As we grow older, life may buffet us around a Fathers’ Day was last Sunday and – since my father you do.” bit and we may face some adversities. We become, in our passed away five years ago – I spent the holiday thinking I have a child in the early years of his career, another still old age, that torn, tattered and worn-out $20 bill. But, we about him. finding his way, and a third who will graduate from college still have worth! When my own children were toddlers, I asked him for next year. While I’d like them all to be “successful,” I also That is what I wish for my kids – that they recognize advice about raising them. Here is what he told me: “Spend want them to lead happy lives. By this, I mean to work their own worth and talents and use them to lead happy as much time with your children as you can until they go to hard, but also to take the time to enjoy the things life has lives. kindergarten. After that they are no longer yours.” to offer. Treasure your family and your friends. Learn new As for my father, he left behind three children who miss He elaborated that – once your children begin going off things. Try new things. him and nine grandchildren who follow the example of to school – they want more time with their friends and There is, in Boy Scouts, a tradition known as the how to live your life that he showed them every day. He sports teams or other activities. As they grow into middle “Scoutmaster’s Minute,” in which a leader tries to impart never got to see his two great-grandchildren, but they’ll school and high school years, they want their freedom, and some wisdom in about 60 seconds. The best one I ever learn about him as they grow older. spend more time on non-family activities. Next, they go to heard goes as follows: The Scoutmaster shows the boys a

SPORTS FLASH had numerous girls who were all-stars and all-scholastics was a lot of pressure on her but she handled it well and had Stellar and MVPs, but most of all they were a great group of kids. a great season.” By Chris Villani Run for They worked hard and did everything a coach could ask of The long list of accomplishments did not stop there. them and then some.” Kate Irwin set a new program record for runs scored. Jess Softball The Scarlet Hawks were led by four senior captains, Tomaso finished second on the MHS career home run list Emily Piergustavo, Shannon Cormier, Maddy Bonvino despite only playing three years with the Scarlet Hawks. Class of 2018 and Kelley Reichert. Each played an instrumental role in Antonia Bonina hit a blistering .486 for the season. the 18-3 team’s success this spring. Piergustavo hit .451 Sabrina Haarstick also batted well over .400 and added Milford High’s softball season came to a sudden and this spring, and the University of Connecticut-bound a pair of home runs and 23 RBIs. Alexis Caron added surprising end with an upset loss to Bishop Feehan in its senior added six home runs, including one in the team’s valuable depth to the talented MHS roster. Of the nine first district tournament game, but the loss does little to tournament game. “She is a tremendous athlete and a great graduating seniors, seven of them are slated to play dampen the long list of accomplishments for the Scarlet leader,” DiVitto said. “She just continued to work hard. She collegiate softball, and all of them have made this a Hawks season class. is a perfectionist and she wants to excel at the next level.” stronger program than the one they entered four years ago. Over the past four seasons, the members of the class Bonvino hit a “quiet” .507 to lead the team, DiVitto said, “They have left an undeniable mark on the program,” of 2018 have won four Hockomock League titles, a and Cormier’s eight doubles were among the most on the DiVitto said, “and standard to set for the girls coming in.” state championship and put together a 79-13 record team. Reichert stood out in the pitching circle, amassing that included a 43-game winning streak and 33 straight 122 strikeouts in 114 innings and finishing the season 17-3 victories at home. “It’s pretty remarkable what they were with a 2.03 ERA. “Kelley waited the last three years for her able to accomplish,” said head coach Steve DiVitto. “We turn to be the focal point in the circle,” DiVitto said. “There

Encounters of a legal alien I either jumped into a river or washed up in a public As we drink tap water, we do not have bottled water By Christin Barnett bathroom. Staying with a family in rural Ukraine, we at home and I am contemplating of rinsing myself with had a water tank on the roof that one filled by hand from seltzer. Although this seems an awful waste. a neighborhood well, going up and down the roof on a I am wondering if I should cycle over to the town beach, The Luxury of ladder. Once full you’d wait for the sun to warm up the but I think the police might catch a bath-robed woman on water, then you could have a luxurious shower. a bike with a shampoo tower on her head and lock her in Running Water Camping throughout Europe a travel-shower did the an asylum. Should I make it to the beach uncaught though, trick; essentially a strong plastic bag with a hook on one I would hate to pollute Lake Nipmuc, as I am not using my I am sitting here with soap and shampoo all over myself. end to hang on a branch, and a shower head on the other biodegradable camping soap today, which one can use with As I am writing this column my eyes are stinging and I end that you can turn on and off with a simple valve. good conscience in a river or lake. I may have to switch to want to complain like my 5-year old. Why? Folded up it hardly takes up space in your backpack. All that permanently here in Mendon, just to be on the safe Well, because of this most interesting shower I just you need is a river, lake, or water source to fill it. side. experienced. Or not experienced for that matter. In all of these cases the water never ceased before I was So in the future, if you see someone soapy arriving at In Mendon, most people are connected to a well, so to you finished. That is different all together with our well. the beach, fear not it is only camp soap –biodegradable, this isn’t big news. I, however, have never been on well water. The water just stops at random, at least one time a day. phosphate and paraben-free. The lake is safe! Happy Germany has town water wherever you live. And I have It comes on again after a minute. Mostly. But not today. showering everybody! Me – I am waiting for rain! never known it stopping. Backpacking through Australia Hence my soapy appearance and bloodshot eyes.

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And unlike the Milford • IONITHERMIE – Detox/Slimming location that is volunteer driven, the Irwins will also have a large staff • Kontour Body Slimming Skinny Wrap working with them in Norristown. “That’s probably one of the most • Infrared Body Wrap • Airbrush Tanning - Mystic® Spray satisfying things about our service in Milford,” said Jessie. “You need Majors Jessica and Dave Irwin, who have served the greater Milford Tanning & Hot Tanning the help and volunteers are there.” • Electrolysis community since 2011, are moving the end of June to their next Dave noted that help didn’t come around just during certain • Laser Hair Removal appointment in Norristown, Pa. The couple was feted at a Thank times of the year, like Christmas. It was the many year-round • Brazilian Waxing You and Goodbye Luncheon on June 13. They were presented with volunteers who made all the Salvation Army programs successful, • Waxing • Permanent Makeup Citations by State Rep. Brian Murray, D. 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ZBA Denies Third Floor Bedrooms

By Kevin Rudden “Think of the neighborhood,” Lena to be. The Planning Board forwarded an Staff Reporter/Columnist McCarthy of 54 Fruit St. said. Houses on the unfavorable recommendation to the ZBA The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) street are roughly 10 feet from each other because Oliveira failed to provide planners denied a Fruit St. resident’s request to add and all are limited to two stories, she said. with a proper application signed by the a third floor to his home, which is located “He should have bought a bigger house,” property owner and a current site plan in the RA Residential area which limits McCarthy stated. identifying all uses on the property. Alvaro residence’s height to two stories. Aderlon ZBA Chair David Consigli said the provided those to the ZBA. Jose Ferreira Netto said he needed to add Planning Board voted earlier this month to At Consigli’s request, the ZBA continued two bedrooms and a bath on the third floor give an unfavorable recommendation on the hearing until July so that the Planning because of the size of his family. Netto’s request, saying there was no hardship Board could review the complete application Netto said he recently bought the house involved. Also, the plans Netto provided to and forward a proper recommendation to at 47 Fruit St., which has rental units on the ZBA showed more space than just two the ZBA. the first and second floor. He plans to lease bedrooms and a bathroom being added, the At the petitioner’s request, the ZBA also the first floor and his family will live on the chairman and ZBA member Mark Calzolaio continued until July a variance request to second floor, he explained. Because he and said. replace the existing, non-conforming, free- his wife have five children, the extra rooms “This will be too easy to turn into a third standing sign at Claudette Dr. and Alfred Dr. are needed to house his family, Netto said. unit,” Consigli said. “My biggest concern is for the “Rolling Green” apartments with a Two neighbors complained about his that it’s going to be way too simple over time new two-foot by six-foot vertical sign in the proposal. Christopher Conway of 53 Fruit to throw an exterior staircase on and call it a same location St. said the proposed third-floor bedrooms third unit.” A request by Sira Naturals for a special would look down on neighbors’ yards. The ZBA sent another petitioner back to permit to add a temporary greenhouse SHOP LOCAL! “People don’t like triple-deckers next to their the Planning Board. Alvaro Oliveira was at its marijuana cultivation facility was houses,” he said. “I’m 100 percent against seeking a special permit to operate Al’s withdrawn. Consigli read a letter from the BUY LOCAL! it,” Conway added, saying it would lower Auto Repair and Collision Center at 14B company saying it was looking for a new neighbors’ property values. South Free St., where Santos’ Garage used location.

Parks Department Eyes Front Street Building By Kevin Rudden they said. On the other hand, lighting could never be Staff Reporter/Columnist erected in Town Park and there is no parking in the The Parks Department is looking at renting a largely residential neighborhood, they said. section of the Pinto’s Plumbing & Heating Supplies If the field is built at Town Park near the Stacy building at 6 Front St. –next to the Highway Middle School, Correia said, he did not want Department – as the new home for its fleet of arguments to arise over whether it is a school or town equipment. Finance Committee members on June 13 facility. “The town owns it,” he said. asked the Parks Commission to consider purchasing Braza and Pellegrini reminded the Finance the building as well. Committee about their $58,000-$60,000 request at the Park Commissioner Paul Braza said Highway fall Special Town Meeting for an engineering study on Surveyor Scott Crisafulli has asked the Parks the costs of constructing a new Fino Field swimming Department to leave the Highway Department pool or replacing it with a children’s splash park. “The building due to space limitations for his own existing structure can’t be rebuilt,” Pellegrini said, equipment. “We need to do it. We need a home,” he estimating the cost of a new pool at more than $5.5 said. million. “At this point, it has to be addressed,” said. Braza explained the existing pool – built decades Christopher Morin, Finance Committee chair. The ago – is almost in the Charles River, and today’s two department co-habiting one facility was not federal and state environmental laws will not allow a working out in terms of both in terms of available new pool to be built so close. He voiced surprise that space and personalities, he said. The issue should be the town has not been ordered to close the facility taken up at October’s Special Town Meeting, Morin because of that. There is a groundswell of support for added. “I don’t know where they could be that would building a new pool, Braza added. All Your Outdoor be better than that location,” the chairman said about The Parks Commission also will be requesting the 6 Front St. location. $35,000 for a new tractor mower, he said. Hardscape Needs Finance Committee members asking that the Finance Committee member Vincenzo Valastro Parks Department study both leasing and buying the complained about trash being strewn around the Pavers, Retaining Wall Block, building included Aldo Cecchi, Vice Chair Alberto boat ramp next to Rosenfeld Park and asked to have Cobblestones, Fieldstone Correia and Philip Ciaramicoli. trash barrels placed there. Braza and Pellegrini said In terms of spending already appropriated funds to they would take care of that. The two also answered and Decorative Stone build a third artificial turf-covered field in the town, Ciaramicoli’s questions about geese in Plains Park by HOURS: Mon-Fri 7-5, Sat 7-2, Closed Sun Braza and Park Commissioner Paul Pellegrini said noting that firing “blank” starter pistols at the fowl their board is evaluating two locations – Fino Field have not chased them away. (508) 634-3300 and Town Park. While Fino Field has ample parking, www.cookfpi.com a multi-use field located in the outfield might break 252 Milford St, Rte 140, Upton the tradition of that field being used for baseball,

8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Home Improvement A Gold Medal for a Golden Greenleaf Garden Club Wins Awards at Anniversary Celebration Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford Hosts a 50th the State Meeting Anniversary Flower Show Several members of the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford attended the annual meeting of To view more photos of the Greenleaf Garden Club 50th the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. held in Anniversary Flower Show by Melissa Orff visit Town Crier Milford. The local club received a state award, The Publications on Facebook. Margaret K. Bell Newsletter Award, a certificate and a silver tray for three consecutive issues of the club newsletter, and a National Garden Club Newsletter Award was also presented. The newsletter is sent to members monthly and contains club news as well as state and national garden club news. It reports on club activities and includes relevant gardening and design articles. At the Greenleaf Garden Club’s recent flower show, the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford received a citation from the State House of Representatives. It was presented by State Representative Brian W. Murray, D. Milford, and read “the House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations in recognition of its 50th Year Anniversary of providing our community Alicia Franzosa’s buffet table setting “Celebrating 50 Years of the with beautiful floral designs and plantings.” Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford,” won first place in its category The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford is a during the annual Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford. member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Melissa Orff photo. the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For Garden Club Federation of MA President Suzanne information, email greenleafgardenclub@gmail. McCance, left, presents the Margaret K. Bell Newsletter com. Award and silver tray to Greenleaf Garden Club President Candace Skorupa. GGC photo

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process the 46,000 gallons of sewage a day expected from the Restaurant Depot facility and the apartments. Mainini wants it S clean o increased to handle the 80,000 gallons a day expected when the naned rest of the Stone Ridge site is built out, Glick continued. That We ae Everthing DUMSERS AAIAE can be done by replacing the two pumps with larger ones, and Menon e on e adding more sewage storage capacity, he said. Mainini told the o ee ea oe ZBA that Gutierrez agreed to follow his request. In another matter, Consigli requested Gutierrez correct part o of its filing with the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency that a ll c o ad stated the apartments were being built on a 59-acre site. That dpe dpe The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford celebrated its 50th figure is actually for the rest of the Stone Ridge site, while the not to e comined ith other offers Anniversary with their annual National Garden Club Standard apartments are being built on about six acres – which changes We Beat ALL Competitor Pricing Flower Show at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center on June 8 and the density of units from about 4.6 per acre to 45.3 per acre, 9. Hundreds of arrangements were on display and were judged in Consigli said. “It’s something we can clarify with Mass Housing,” the categories of design, horticulture, and education. Lopez said. aeanco Melissa Orff photo. The ZBA scheduled a “working session” with Gutierrez on aodaleneoalalco June 18 and a continued public hearing on June 20.

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JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 9 How Three Men Changed History 300 Students Attend DA’s

Mendon author Michael Tougias and Casey Sherman have published a new book, Above & Beyond, John F. Kennedy and Student Wellness Conference America’s Most Dangerous Spy Mission. The book tells the story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 through the eyes of three characters, all war heroes: President Kennedy, and two U-2 pilots, Rudy Anderson and Charles Maultsby. Anderson, a decorated combat pilot, embarked on a top- secret mission from McCoy Air Force Base, Fla. on a top-secret mission, flying his U-2 spy plane over Cuba to photograph evidence that five Soviet R-2 missile sites were up and running. At the same time in Alaska, Maultsby climbed into his own U-2 spy plane and took off on what was believed to be a routine mission to the North Pole to gather radioactive air samples of recent Russian nuclear tests. But just after 12 p.m., Maultsby became disoriented, steering his plane into Soviet airspace. In the White House, Kennedy was briefed about Maultsby Students from Stacy Middle School in Milford were among the hundreds who and his missing U-2. The Soviets had detected Maulsby and th scrambled 5 MiG’s to shoot him down, which could have led to attended the 10 Annual Student Wellness Conference hosted by Worcester war. District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. on May 31. Contributed photo The U.S. responded with fighter jets equipped with nuclear tipped missiles. But as the president and his advisers wrestled with this information, more bad news came: another U-2 had gone missing–this time over Cuba. Written by NY Times Bestselling authors, Above and Beyond is a deeply researched, gripping account of the lives of the three men who were brought together during a day that could have changed history. For more information, contact Tougias, michaeltougias@ Michael Tougas gmail.com.

American Legion Award Presented Local Milford Youth Center members attended the Student Wellness Conference hosted by District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., shown in the center, to Jo-Ann Morgan at Anna Maria College. Contributed photo The American Legion Department of Massachusetts awarded the Joseph J. Conway Memorial Award to Jo-Ann DeMaria Morgan of Hopkinton at their annual convention held at the Hotel 1620 Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Worcester Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth. County learned about the dangers of drugs, got more facts about tobacco The award is bestowed on an individual who has made a continuing contribution to the and vaping, and heard a personal story of mental illness at District Attorney betterment of his/her community. It is one of the highest honors given by the American Legion in Joseph D. Early Jr.’s 10th annual Student Wellness Conference. Massachusetts. The conference, held at Anna Maria College on Thursday, May 31, had a Morgan is a member and Past President of the Sgt. John W. Powers Post American Legion record-high attendance this year with nearly 300 students attending from Auxiliary Unit #59, Milford. She has assumed various offices and roles in the unit over the years, about 20 different schools including Stacy Middle School and the Milford served as Worcester County Director of the Auxiliary and chaired several events on the State level. Youth Center. Morgan represented the Department of Massachusetts in Cincinnati, Ohio as Woman of the Year. “The conference this year focused on issues our teens are facing every She has been a longtime advocate for veterans and their families and recently served as the day: drugs and alcohol, vaping and mental health,” Early said. “Prevention is treasurer of the Medal of Liberty Committee in Milford; which awarded medals to families who always our focus and I think our presenters did an amazing job encouraging had a loved one Killed in Action or died from wounds received while serving our country. Morgan the students who attended to make good decisions and positive choices also serves as Secretary of Vietnam the 50thMassachusetts Inc. and has organized many programs when faced with these challenges. I’m hopeful that these incredibly engaged honoring those who served during the Vietnam Era. students will bring these messages back to their schools and share them with A longtime educator in Milford and Hopkinton, she presently serves as a Reading Specialist their peers.” at the Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough. Morgan is a life member of the VFW The conference included a keynote presentation by Drug Story Theater, Auxiliary in Onset and is a member of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee and Citizens a Plymouth-based group of teens in recovery who delivered their real-life for Milford. She serves on the Patient Family Advocate Committee at Milford Regional Medical stories of struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. For the first time, this group Center in an Emeritus status, is a member of the Auxiliary at the hospital, and is also a member of brought their stories to Worcester County. the Massachusetts Teachers Association, Retired. The 84 Movement, a statewide youth tobacco prevention movement, She resides in Hopkinton with her husband David, a mother of a grown daughter and two talked to students at the conference about tobacco and vaping. grandsons. The Student Wellness Conference is open annually to students from across Worcester County. Initially, the conference Trauma Intervention Services focused on preventing underage drinking, but has 10 Asylum Street, Milford, MA 01757 been expanded over the years to touch on a wide variety of health and wellness topics. VIOLENCE HURTS. Call for FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Services. Happy July 4th in Milford Our Services Cover: We Offer:  Domestic Violence  Crisis intervention, safety planning Fireworkshow July 3rd  Homicide Bereavement  Individual and family counseling  Children Who Witness  Support groups Violence  Trauma informed Yoga (childcare  Valley Rape Crisis available)  Legal and medical advocacy  Community outreach and education Call Us: (508) 478-6888 x 3135 24 hour Rape Crisis Hotline: (800) 511-5070 http://www.waysideyouth.org

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Official meeting notices are posted on Town Dancing through Nine Decades, She Brought Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For additional information, contact the appropriate Her Dreams to Life Board or official. Monday, June 25 By Melissa Orff It wasn’t until Deane Board of Health, Room 14, 6 p.m. Staff Reporter married her second husband Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Mendon resident and business owner James Ferrucci that she put Town Meeting Committee, Room 14, Georgia Deane has one piece of advice that down roots in Mendon, and 7:15 p.m. she gives to everyone. in 1976 started the Deane Tuesday, July 3 “Never stop moving.” School of Dance. For over Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. And she should know. That advice has 40 years, Deane has taught kept her not only moving, but also dancing, thousands of students the Wednesday, July 4 for the past 99 years. art of ballet, tap, jazz and Independence Day, Town Offices Known as “Miss Georgia” to most, Deane even more importantly, Closed has been a professional performer of voice lessons in self-confidence and and dance, a musician, actor, teacher, expression. Monday, July 9 mentor, and business owner for over 75 Deane also saw a need Board of Health, Room 14, 6 p.m. Youth Commission Meeting, years. to bring more culture to Georgia Deane, at age 99, Georgia Deane as a young 24 Pearl St., 6:30 p.m. Deane attended Curry College, where the local area and founded still teaches and performs dancer and businesswoman. at her studio in Mendon she was both a student and a teacher, and the Greater Milford Ballet Thursday, July 12 and other venues. graduated with a Fine Arts Degree in three Company in 1979. The goal Zoning Board of Appeals, Room 03, years at a time when not many women was to bring the quality including three lifetime achievement awards 7 p.m. even went to college. After college, Deane performances that would be seen in Boston for her work as a teacher of both students Library Board of Trustees, Town Library, and her two sisters toured on the RKO to Milford at a fraction of the price. and of other aspiring dance teachers. 7 p.m. circuit performing trio harmony and dance “Everyone was going into Boston to see She also still performs today, both in her with stars such as, Frankie Fontaine and the Nutcracker and it was so expensive own studio and at the annual recitals, but Monday, July 16 Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. Red Buttons. The sisters also performed in between the tickets and parking,” said also at the bi-annual Rhee Gold DanceLife Teachers Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. New England area at nightclubs and did Deane. “So I thought, ‘why don’t be bring the Tuesday, July 17 numerous commercials on radio. Nutcracker here?’,” she said. which is scheduled for this July. th Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. Deane has many memories of her time on Over the years, Deane has brought On her 99 birthday, in an interview with the road performing, including a very vivid numerous professional dancers to Milford The Crier, Deane reflected on her decades- Thursday, July 19 one on December 7, 1941 when the stage to perform in the Nutcracker such as Laura long career by thinking of another strong Conservation Commission, Room 03, manager interrupted them in the middle of Young, Susanna Vennerbeck, and most woman who was her inspiration from the 7 p.m. performing a song to announce the attack on recently, Jennifer Gelfand of the Boston get-go – her mother. Pearl Harbor. “I will never forget that day,” Ballet. “She is responsible for everything I am,” she said. “People just started rushing out of For 40-plus years Deane built her business, she said. “She would tell me that if someone the theater.” personally teaching thousands of students asked me to do something I didn’t know how Things slowed down after that, according at all age levels. She has sat on the boards of to do, I should go learn how to do it.” ADVERTISING IN THE TOWN to Deane and the entertainment industry a number of Arts councils including acting Asked what advice she would give to CRIERS MAKES GOOD started to suffer. as Chairman of the Salem Cultural Arts young women today, Deane answered that BUSINESS SENSE ... 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JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 11 Milford Rotary Annual Red Cross Swim Classes Registration for the Milford Rotary a.m. to 12 noon. The fee for the lessons Milford Rotary. Please visit the “upcoming Participants can choose a 9:30 or 10:30 club’s annual Red Cross swim program is $25 per child and/or $60 per family. events box” at MilfordMaRotary.org to a.m. class, which begin on Monday July 9 will be held at the Rotary Tent on Saturday, Eligible students must be registered for print out a registration form to save time and run through Friday July 20 at the Fino June 23 at Fino Field during Rotary’s 2nd Kindergarten, as of September 2018, or at registration. The form and check may Field Municipal Pool. Saturday’s may be Annual Get Outdoors Day. And Saturday, older. also be mailed to Milford Rotary, POB 142, used as rain dates. June 30 at the Fino Field Pool from 9 Checks should be made out to the Milford, MA 01757.

Special Summer Weekend Commuter Rail Fare The MBTA has announced a special $10 capacity on our weekend trains, and we’d be above; paying adults can bring two children impact on overall ridership and revenue summer weekend fare on the Commuter happy to fill those seats with families and under 12 for free. balance through data collected from Rail, valid for unlimited travel through others traveling in and out of Boston this Unlike weekdays, weekend Commuter mTicket and retail windows. all zones on Saturdays and Sundays summer.” Rail service is not in high demand. This With the exception of the CapeFlyer, beginning June 9. This pilot program will be Beginning Saturday, June 9, the $10 $10 summer weekend fare is a pilot operated through a partnership with the offered every weekend through September weekend fare will be valid for all Commuter program designed to test the market and Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, this 2. Rail zones from the first scheduled Saturday encourage people to try Commuter Rail pilot applies to all MBTA Commuter Rail “We look forward to testing this pilot trip through the last scheduled Sunday trip. service on weekends when ample seating is services. program as we work to determine if there is The $10 fare will be available on mTicket, available. During the summer pilot, MBTA For more information, please visit mbta. an untapped market for weekend commuter onboard trains, and at ticket windows at staff hopes to learn more about weekend com or connect with the T on Twitter @ rail service,” said MBTA General Manager North, South, and Back Bay Stations. The Commuter Rail ridership demand, receive MBTA and @MBTA_CR. Luis Manuel Ramírez. “There is plenty of special fare applies to customers age 12 and customer feedback, and evaluate the pilot’s Hopedale Country Club Private Course Conditions Weekday Special $39 No Food iniu 18 Holes with cart Thanks To Yanks Welcome Summer Family BBQ ens Woens eagues (plus key deposit) Tournaents / oial Events Public Monday thru Thurs Thanks To Yanks, a non-profit, all-volunteer burgers, chips, DJ and games. There will be a cash bar and Fun for te Wole Fail before 11:00 organization whose mission is to provide support and raffles throughout the day. Check out the New Menu essons fro PA Pro resources to military members, veterans and their families This event is open to the general public, veterans, and Craig Coobes after a round of golf will hold a Welcome Summer Family BBQ on Saturday, military families and will be held rain or shine and tickets June 23 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion are available at the event, no reservations needed. NEW for 2018: Tee Times Now Open, Fairmount Post 85, 870 River St., Woonsocket. Tickets are Thanks To Yanks provides resources, connects the Make tee times on our website, Course layout change, $5 per person or bring an item for deployed troops care community with programs and identifies gaps in service to New membership classes available, New menu Payment Plan Available packages such as: protein bars, beef jerky, new/current maximize support of military members and veterans. For magazines, 2-ply toilet paper, sunscreen or shaving cream more information or to donate, please visit ThanksToYanks. www.hopedalecc.commemerships (non-aerosol), or fly-paper. Admission includes hot dogs, org,, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Craig Coomes A ro 50797 Marc reeson Memership Committee 5000500 5000500 50229715 2018 Ranger Walkabouts Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is again offering Thursday Night Walkabouts. The free public programs are held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. from July through August. Each week, walkers will have a chance to explore a new community, or head down an unknown trail and discover some of the people and places that make the Blackstone Valley such a fascinating place. The programs and starting sites for this year’s series are July 5: Whitinsville: Growth of a Mill Village. Whitin Mill Parking Lot, 101 Douglas Rd., Northbridge July 12: Little Red Shop, Hopedale. 12 Hopedale St., Hopedale July 19: Nature Walk. Blackstone River State Park Visitors Center, 1 I-295, Lincoln, R.I. July 26: Immigration in Valley Falls. Cumberland Town Hall, 45 Broad St, Cumberland, R.I. August 2: Chase Farm and Pullun’s Corner Schoolhouse. Chase Farm Park, 667 Great Rd., Lincoln August 9: Grafton Praying Village. Hassanamesit Woods, 13 Salisbury St., Grafton August 16: New Exhibits. Kelly House, 1075 Lower River Road, Lincoln August 23: Slatersville: To preserve and protect. North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St., Slatersville, R.I. August 30: Reclaiming an Industrial Landscape. Kelly House, 1075 Lower River Rd., Lincoln A full listing of all Ranger Walkabouts may be found at NPS.gov/blrv or on Facebook Blackstone NPS page. For additional information, contact Ranger Kevin Klyberg: Kevin_ [email protected].

Summer at West Hill Dam The Ranger Team at West Hill Dam invites all to attend free summer events in the next few weeks. The events meet at the West Hill Park Bulletin Board or large shelter, both at 25 West Hill Rd. off Quaker St., Northbridge. Programs are cancelled due to heavy rain. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather and the activity. No open toed shoes or flip flops permitted on walks. Junior Rangers may earn badge credits and Scout groups are invited to work on their awards. For more information, contact Ranger Viola Bramel, 978-318-8417. Explore the cleansing and valuable flood storage wetland areas in West Hill Dam with a Ranger on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Walkers frequently see beavers, otters, ten species of birds, frogs, toads and even a snake or two! Participants must be able to walk a mile and should bring binoculars, field guides and a water bottle. Enjoy a campfire for all ages on Saturday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the large shelter. Enjoy a toasty campfire and bring hotdogs and marshmallows for roasting, some provided while supplies last. Bring insect repellent. Guitars, stories, chairs, blankets and of course marshmallows are encouraged.

12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Farmer’s Markets at Mendon Lions Club Circus Daniels Farmstead Tickets on Sale Farmer’s Markets at Daniels Farmstead, Mendon St., Blackstone, will be held every On Monday, July 9, The Zerbini Family Circus will present two shows under the Sunday this summer from July 8 through October 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. big top at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the enjoyment of Mendon and all area residents. The The eighth season of the market will offer fresh organic vegetables grown in circus will be located at the Fino lot, corner of Rt. 16 and North Ave. The show is the Daniels Garden and other vendors selling their own locally grown fruits and a one ring presentation under an attractive big top featuring performing camels, vegetables, grass-fed natural meats, goat milk soaps, gourmet foods, fancy fudge, and a liberty horse act, and amazing trained dogs. The program is rounded out with more. clowns, acrobats, aerialists, and jugglers. Advance discount tickets are now on sale The grill will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring burgers, both certified at the Mendon Greenhouse on Rt. 16, Charles River Bank (Mendon Branch), and angus beef and veggie, franks, Italian sausage with peppers & onions with all the Dean Bank at Hoods Plaza. Advance prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children. fixings. A home-baked goods table, as well as Daniels own raw honey, will also be The circus is sponsored by The Mendon Lions Club. Free parking will be available at available. Clough School and Town Field. Visitors can enjoy musical entertainment every Sunday as they enjoy lunch at picnic tables, or they can step back in time and learn more about the property with a grounds & house tour conducted by a Daniel’s docent. Musical entertainment will be provided by a grant from the Blackstone & Mendon Cultural Councils, supported by the Massachusetts cultural council. Concerts at Kiwanis Beach in Upton Daniels farmstead will accept Massachusetts farmers’ market coupons. Upton Rec. Commission’s summer concerts at Kiwanis Beach are back! The Special events will include a Mushroom Walk on July 8 at 11 a.m. and Go Green concerts are held on Wednesdays from June 27 through August 16 at 6 p.m.; no Electronics Recycling on July 15. concert on July 4. For further information, please contact Justine Brewer at justine @ southwickszoo. Wednesday, June 27—4EverFab com or 1-508-726-2042 Wednesday, July 11—Mac Odem Wednesday, July 18— The Free Downloads Wednesday, July 25—Classic Groove Wednesday, August 1—Houston Bernard Band Wednesday Rides of Discovery August 8— Leon Spradley Wednesday, CLOWNS August 15—Fast Times Bring a blanket and chair and enjoy the music AERIALISTS COMEDY and the great outdoors.

Under the Big Top - Rain or Shine MENDON Monday, July 9th 5:00 & 7:30 pm Fino Property The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors, one of the many volunteer Corner of North Ave & Rt. 16 opportunities with the Corridor’s Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program, is leading a series Sponsored by of interpretive rides along different bikeways throughout the Blackstone River Valley Mendon Lions Club National Heritage Corridor this summer for the public. Advance Tickets at: Mendon Greenhouse - Dean Bank Rides of Discovery continue in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Charles River Bank Corridor this summer with more than a dozen bicycle rides led by volunteers of Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s (BHC) Bikeway Ambassadors highlighting Adults $10 - Children $6 the historical and natural resources found along the way. Group rides meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. along sections the Blackstone River as well as the Ten Mile River Greenway. The rides are: June 27, meet at 25 Tobias Way, Worcester, to ride northernmost segment to SUMMER SALE! Millbury and back, a 6.5-mile roundtrip that includes a stop at the new bicycle repair station and interpretive exhibit on Millbury St., Worcester plus a stop at Christopher’s June 23rd Homemade Ice Cream in Millbury. thru July 21st July 11, meet at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound in Lincoln, R.I., and bike north to Albion, RI, for a 6-mile round trip interpretive ride. July 18, meet at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound Toys in Lincoln, R.I., and ride south to Lonsdale, R.I., for a 7.5-mile round trip. July 25, meet at 1 Adams St., Uxbridge to explore the Blackstone River Greenway in Massachusetts, a 7.5-mile round trip ride that will cross several bridges and sections Games of the Blackstone River and Canal.

August 1, meet at 401 Daggett Ave., Pawtucket for a 7-mile ride. to them. August 8, meet at Riverside Park, 50 Aleppo St., Providence, to explore the Floats Woonasquatucket River Greenway, a 5-mile round trip. Located at August 15, meet at 100 New River Rd., Manville, R.I., to explore the Blackstone Crier. The Town River Bikeway between Manville, and Ashton, traveling to the Capt. Wilbur Kelly 95 Mechanic Street House and Transportation Museum. Rte 140 in Bellingham August 22 and 29, check the BHC events calendar. Our Advertisers bring you

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JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 13 Eighth Annual MYC Fashion Show a Success

Ingrid Barbosa, left, and Ashley Constantine hold a sign describing themselves and everyone else who participated in the 8th Annual MYC Fashion Show. MYC photo

The Milford Youth Center (MYC) thanks everyone who participated in the 8th Annual “Dressed Up, Not Messed Up” Youth Fashion Show such a success. Over 70 youth participated in the June event. Through the show, MYC hopes to raise awareness about underage drinking and help teens become better informed about the dangers of alcohol so they can make healthy decisions throughout life. It is also designed to increase youth self- esteem and attitudes toward body image. Special thanks are extended to: TJ Showing that fashion is not limited by age or MAXX of Milford, Jackie’s Boutique, gender, l-r, Joey Caruso, Mia Oglesby and Nick Dr. Robyn Bratica and the MYC Caruso take the runway at the Dressed Up, Not Youth Council, McKeon Dance and Messed Up Youth Fashion Show. MYC photo Gymnastics Center, Chair Secrets by Meredith Carbary, The Chop Shop, Jay’s Classic Barbershop, New Generation Barbershop, Milford TV, Milford Pizza Palace, Courtney LeBlanc, Jane Newman, Joe Graziano, Lisa White, Ron Taylor, Sandra Caproni, Sandy Gray, John & Darlene Dulude, Sean Brennan, Tracy Andreotti, El Shaddai’s Nothing rates better than Hair Braiding, Gail’s Hair Care Center, Stella Dieci Mini Spa, Tina Shuker, Elissa our 6-Month CD. Hayes, Justin Romero, MYC staff and all the amazing youth participants.

Sharing the spotlight at the MYC Fashion Show were, l-r, Madison Davis, Jada Corney and Skylah Ellerbee. MYC photo Fattman, Murray Update Selectmen on State Budget By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist % % State Senator Ryan Fattman, R. Sutton, and State Representative Brian Murray, D. APY* APY* Milford, visited the Board of Selectmen’s June 4 meeting to update the town on “earmarks” 1.00 1.25 for Milford in the still-being-formed state budget. The Senate’s version of the budget A great A higher CD rate when you includes $150,000 for improvements to the downtown business area, Fattman said, and the also open a Free Kasasa House of Representatives’ budget version contains $50,000 for Fino Field swimming pool short term rate Cash Checking Account repairs and another $50,000 to fight opioid addiction, according to Murray. “We are very confident” that the $150,000 for downtown will make it through the budget Don’t miss this great savings and wind up on Governor Charlie Baker’s desk for approval, Fattman said. When he was a opportunity. Open one today. state representative, he succeeded in getting a similar “earmark” for the Town of Webster, % he explained. APY** In addition to the two items in the House budget, Murray said the House also 2.25 passed legislation enabling “Community Benefit Districts” to be created within parts of The rate of interest communities. These non-profit corporations would be able to charge assessments similar you’ll earn on your to condominium owners’ fees to pay for extra services beyond what a community provides checking balance Milford Square • 138 S. Main St. • 508.839.5493 through property taxes, he explained. GRAFTON • www.homefieldcu.com • MILFORD Selectman William Kingkade said the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 3/1/18 and subject to change without notice. $1,000 minimum to open and earn stated APY. Fees could reduce earnings on account. Early withdrawal penalties may be imposed. Must be new money to Homefield Credit Union. You must Downtown Redevelopment Committee all support the idea improving the downtown open or have a Kasasa Checking account to qualify for the 6 month CD Special and receive the 1.25% APY shown above. A minimum of $5 is required to open a Kasasa Checking Account. All other stated terms and conditions apply for this APY. Personal accounts only. business area. “We’re all singing from the same hymnbook,” he said. “Hopefully, these will **APY=Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of 3/1/2018. Rates may change after account is opened. Minimum to open is $5. If qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle: (1) Domestic ATM fees incurred during qualification cycle will be reimbursed up to $20 and credited to account on get through the [House-Senate] conference committee and the governor will sign them,” the last day of monthly statement cycle; (2) balances up to $15,000 receive APY of 2.25%; and (3) balances over $15,000 earn 0.50% interest rate on the portion of the balance over $15,000, resulting in 2.25% - 0.55% APY depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn Selectman William Buckley said. 0.05% APY. Qualifying transactions must post and settle to the account during monthly qualification cycle. Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date transaction was made to post and settle to the account. ATM-processed transactions do not count towards qualifying debit The two state officials said they were attending the selectmen’s meeting after card transactions. "Monthly Qualification Cycle" means a period beginning one day prior to the first day of the current statement cycle through one day prior to the close of the current statement cycle. Limit one account per SSN. participating in an awards ceremony in which Mikayla Hopkins of Milford received the “Gold” award – the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve.

14 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Rt. 146 Exit in Uxbridge Closed for Six Weeks

The Massachusetts Department of in place that will direct vehicles seeking to For more information on traffic text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Transportation (MassDOT) has announced exit Rt. 146 southbound at this location to conditions travelers are encouraged to: Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT that the Rt. 146 southbound Exit 2 off-ramp Exit 1 (Rt. 146A). Dial 511 before heading out onto the to receive regular updates on road and in Uxbridge at Chocolog Rd. will be closed Signage and messaging will be in place to roadways and select a route to hear real- traffic conditions. for approximately six weeks beginning at 6 notify drivers of these upcoming impacts. time conditions. Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile a.m., Monday, June 18. This traffic impact Those traveling throughout the area should Visit www.mass511.com, a website which app and view real-time traffic conditions is necessary to allow crews to safely and use caution. The schedule for this work is provides real-time traffic and incident before setting out on the road. effectively conduct bridge repair operations. weather dependent and subject to change advisory information, access to traffic During this time, a detour route will be without notice. cameras, and allows users to subscribe to

Registry Announces 2018 Low Dog Licenses Available Dog licenses are available in the Milford Town Clerk’s Office. The 2018 dog Number Plate Lottery licensing period ends on June 30. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced applications for the If you have a new puppy or dog, please register your pet after it receives its 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at mass.gov/platelottery or rabies vaccination. Proof of spaying/neutering also will be required for all new by mail. Applicants must apply by August 27 and, if selected for a low number plate, will puppies and dogs if applicable. Pet owners who are renewing their dog licenses be notified after the drawing takes place in September. from the previous year will only need to present a spaying/neutering certificate if Applications for the 2018 Low Plate Lottery must be received online or postmarked by the surgery for spaying/neutering has been done after your registered your dog in August 28, 2018 in order for the applicant to be eligible. 2017. The office also will need a new/valid rabies certificate if yours has expired. This year, there are 201 plates that are available through the low plate lottery. Some of If you are unsure, you can always call the office at 508-634-2307 to verify what this year’s low plate characters are 1400, 2558, 4J, Y4, 55Z, 77V, and Z81. documentation may be needed. Applicants should note that there is no fee to apply. However, should the applicant be License fees for male/female dogs are $25 and spayed/neutered dogs are $6. The selected as a winner, there is a fee that will be required, as the fee is required of all new office cannot accept personal checks for payment, but does accept cash, business license plates, as well as a standard registration fee. checks, money orders, cashier’s checks and debit/credit cards. UniBank charges a Customers are encouraged to visit the RMV’s website or follow the RMV on Twitter @ convenience fee of $2.50 or $3.95 to use a debit/credit card, depending on which MassRMV for upcoming details on the drawing, including the date, time, and location of card you use. If you register any dogs after June 30, there will be an additional $10 the event. By law, winners must be announced by September 15, and the names of winners late fee added. will be posted on the RMV website.

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JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 15 “Birch Street Place” Hearing Focuses on Traffic By Kevin Rudden generally agreed with Muller’s studies, but the site design. No residence will be any cross their property, but further down the Staff Reporter/Columnist also suggested looking at some type of closer to that burn tower than the nearby road would run into wetlands that would Continuing its public hearings on the traffic signal in front of the adjacent Milford condominiums located further down Birch prevent a sidewalk from being continued. “Birch Street Place” apartment complex Fire Headquarters, according to ZBA Vice St., Allen added. Louis Fortin, a resident of nearby proposed to be built under the state’s Chair Charles DiAntonio. Muller said that Fire Chief William Touhey said the Lombardi Circle, complained about the Chapter 40B affordable housing laws off could be looked at. need for a traffic signal in front of the Fire blasting currently being done off Industrial Birch St., the Zoning Board of Appeals ZBA member Mark Calzolaio asked Headquarters has been an issue since the Road. “We’re feeling it like you are, at the (ZBA) meeting on June 7 focused primarily whether the traffic on Birch St. at the building opened, primarily in the morning station,” Touhey said. “It may seem like a on traffic. Medway Rd. intersection had been looked commute hours when Birch St. is loaded lot, but it really isn’t seismically.” Pre-blast Ron Muller of Hopkinton-based Muller at. Muller responded the development with cars going to nearby offices. He is surveys have to be done at every home & Associates, part of Kevin Lobisser’s was expected to add only one extra car in raising it again because of the proposed within 2560 feet of a blast site, he added. development team, said his traffic studies each line waiting to turn onto Medway Rd. Birch Street Place development, the chief Lobisser said he will have to do some showed the need to change the timing of Prodded by ZBA members, Muller said he said. blasting on his site, but offered to do it at the traffic signals on Medway Rd. (Rt. 109) would look at the possibility of adding a Allen also noted that the number of the same time every day and notify area to allow more time to make left turns onto right turn lane from Birch St. onto Medway parking spaces for the apartment complex residents when it would occur. Birch St. In addition, his studies showed the Rd. has been increased to two per unit, as The ZBA scheduled a “working session” need to add a right turn lane from Birch St. Lobisser’s site engineer, Mark Allen, said the ZBA requested. In terms of building with Lobisser on June 14 and a continued onto Beaver St. Lobisser will do both as part the town’s request to add a gated emergency a sidewalk from the access road down public hearing on June 21 to discuss any of building the proposed 162 apartments, access road from the apartment complex Birch St. to Rt. 109, Allen said Lobisser water and sewer issues, as well as the overall Muller said. out to near the “burn tower” at the back would need permission from Birchler’s site design. The town’s peer review consultant of the Fire Headquarters site was added to Automotive and the Fire Department to

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16 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Federal Stormwater Regulations Start July 1 What is By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist The federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit “Stormwater”? requirements – long opposed by the town because of the cost to implement them – have been upheld by courts and the town must begin implementing them by July 1. The next five fiscal years will be a planning phase, Stormwater is rainwater and snow melt that runs off followed 15 years of implementing stormwater management projects. buildings, streets, and lawns. That’s the message Town Engineer Mike Dean gave to the Finance Committee on June 13, estimating it will cost the town $40 million dollars to implement the “best practices” called for in the EPA’s regulations. In the short- It carries dirt, oil, trash and other pollutants into the term, it will cost $400,000 this year and up to $1.5 million over the next five years. Beginning in year six of the storm drains. This runoff is discharged into local streams, permit, “That’s when it will cost big money,” he said. rivers and lakes. It is estimated that over 60 percent of “The price is going to be astronomical,” Finance Committee Chair Christopher Morin said. “It’s going to be water pollution comes from stormwater discharge. something we can’t afford.” Dean said that, as planning progresses over the next few years, the town will get a better idea of the actual costs to implement the MS4 permit requirements. Because Milford has the Charles River running through it, he explained, the town has to make sure it lowers the amount of phosphorus getting into the river. The funding Dean is seeking at the October Special Town Meeting includes the $400,000 for the MS4 engineering, $188,000 to design and fix the Milford Pond dam and $75,000 to design and prepare construction bid documents for replacing a section of the Godfrey Brook culvert between Church and Water Streets. Dean explained these costs were in a five-year capital plan he provided to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance NATHANS’ Department. SH Alberto Correia, vice chair of the Finance Committee and manager of its capital planning efforts, voiced concern that those items were never given to him. Adding the $663,000 Dean is requesting into spending plans Jewelers for the October Special Town Meeting – when capital spending items are usually addressed – puts requests well over the $1.5 million allocated for capital spending, he said. o old Morin urged committee members to use the summer months to evaluate capital spending requests coming 508-473-7375 under the view of their various subcommittees. “October’s going to be here before you know it,” he said. Sle In other business, the Finance Committee re-elected Morin as chair and Correia as vice chair. Jeffrey Niro, aond 157 Main Street Joyce Lavigne and Robert DeVita were elected to serve with Morin and Correia as the committee’s Executive Committee. on MILFORD

New Drainage System to Drain “Lake Wendy” By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Every time there is a heavy rainfall or freezing winter temperatures, Milfordians know what that means: “Lake Wendy” is back in liquid or frozen form and the Dilla St. entrance/exit into Wendy’s is impassable. Soon, however, that will be a thing of the past. Town Engineer Mike Dean told the Planning Board on June 5 that engineers for the restaurant chain have been working on designing a completely new drainage system to replace the current one that creates the ponding popularly known as “Lake Wendy.” The town has been after the restaurant chain to fix the problem because, when the Dilla St. entrance/exit is closed, Wendy’s patrons have to use the Cedar St. (Rt. 85) access – causing driver to cut across four lanes of traffic to reach nearby Interstate Rt. 495. The ponding was caused, Dean explained, by the upper parking lot’s drainage system being improperly tied into the Dilla St. access’s drainage system. The access road system was only designed to handle run-off from that Support our advertisers. smaller area, he explained. And, the entire drainage system had “pretty much zero maintenance from day one,” Dean said. He will be continuing to review whatever new design Wendy’s civil engineers come up with, Dean added. They bring you the Town Crier.

Central St. Buildings Demolished D P By Kevin Rudden s leased to annonce tat as oned Staff Reporter/Columnist SONOS Buildings at 22-24 and 30 Central St. acquired by the town last year will be demolished in mid-July, Town Engineer Mike Dean told the Board of Selectmen on June 4. Selectmen awarded the $49,650 demolition contract 2 F D to low-bidder Brighter Horizons Environmental, Inc. of Ayer. F P F A 2 Asbestos found in the two buildings already has been removed, Dean said. “The two buildings are ready to go,” 552 he said. A third building at 32 Central St. also acquired by the town will be taken down when a lease with the town expires, Dean explained. “They’ll be back there to demolish that bigger building,” he said. She will be providing her patients the When the first two buildings are taken down, “structural fill” will be added to level the sites, Dean said. same quality eyecare as in her prior location. Selectmen William Buckley suggested the board provide direction on what the site will look like after demolition until the town decides the final use for the empty lots. “I think it can be minimal and aesthetically pleasing” to the Perriello Eye Care in Milford is closed. neighborhood,” he said.

Sira Naturals Plans to Build Temporary Greenhouse By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist Sira Naturals, Inc. plans to add a temporary greenhouse to boost the capacity of its marijuana cultivation facility off Commercial Way. The Planning Board voted at its June 5 meeting to support the company’s special permit request before the Zoning Board of Appeals to add a 7,800 square-foot greenhouse in the parking lot on the northwest side of the 4.5-acre site it leases from Corner Brook, LLC. Attorney Joseph Antonellis, representing Sira Naturals, said the greenhouse would have translucent glass so that no one can see into it. The structure is temporary and will only be in place for a few years, he added. Antonellis cautioned that Sira Naturals may not go forward with this plan because the company is considering placing the facility on another site. The town’s votes to ban all types of recreational marijuana businesses “grandfathered” Sira Naturals’ cultivation facility as being able to expand from the medicinal market to the recreational market.

JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 17 Calendar Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior MYC Kid’s Play Group MYC Summer Camp Center MILFORD-The Milford Youth Center Kid’s MILFORD-It is hard to believe but it is time to start thinking about warmer weather The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located Play Group, for infants through five-year-olds and sunny days at Summer Camp at the Milford Youth Center (MYC). The camp will at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through with a parent or guardian meets on Tuesdays include field trips such as outings to Canobie Lake Park, Pinz, Skating, Hopkinton State Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Each session includes Park, Paw Sox Game and more. Camp will run from July 9 through August 24 for ages 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 circle time, free play, crafts, snack, story time, 8 through 14. Applications for camp counselors, registration forms for campers and a p.m. Contact the center by calling 508-473- and clean up. A donation of $5 per family per calendar of events will be out in April on the MYC website, MilfordYouthCenter.net. 8334 or emailing [email protected]. Sue session is requested, so the MYC can continue For any questions please email Katie Covell at [email protected] Trotta Clark is the director. and expand groups and programming.

Wednesday, June 27 Twice Blessed” Thrift Shop Upper Charles Trail 10th Anniversary Celebration Boston Harbor Cruise and Luncheon, $84, HOPEDALE-Sacred Heart Church of MILFORD-Save the Date, Tuesday, August 7, when the Friends of the Milford Upper Depart Senior Center at 9 a.m. and Return Hopedale, Twice Blessed Thrift Shop will hold Charles Trail celebrates it 10th Anniversary at CraftRoots Brewing in Milford. More Approximately 5:30 p.m. a June Blow-Out Sale with everything in shop details will follow in the coming months. Please plan to join the Friends, trail adopters, half off. The shop is open every Thursday from sponsors, and trail’s supporters to celebrate this major milestone. Thursday, June 28 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Men’s Group Meeting, Featured 12 noon. The last day of the season is June 28; Speaker to be Determined closed in July and August. The shop will reopen September 6 with a Bag Sale. Friday, June 29 Sheryl Faye – Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation 12:30 p.m. Free Movie, Sing, Bring Your Own MILFORD-Sheryl Faye, local actress from Amherst will present Amelia Earhart: Pioneer Lunch, Free Popcorn in Aviation at the Milford Town Library, Spruce St., on Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Faye, who has portrayed Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Clara Barton, Amelia Earhart, Wednesday, July 4 Hopedale Day in the Park 2018 Laura Ingalls Wilder, Anne Frank, Sally Ride, and Abigail Adams, proves that the digital Senior Center Closed for Holiday HOPEDALE-Calling all crafters, Hopedale age is no substitute for live historic women performances. This program starts with organizations, Hopedale businesses, and Amelia as an adult and goes back to her childhood and back to an adult again. Faye Wednesday, July 11 Hopedale business owners who wish to demonstrates the trials and tribulations the famous pilot encountered during the early 9 a.m. Breakfast, Senior Fraud Presentation participate in the annual Hopedale Day in the twentieth century. Amelia loved challenges. Given by Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, $3 Park 2018 to be held Saturday September Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, this event is free and open to the 15 with a rain date of Sunday, September 16. public. Tuesday, July 17 Application forms available on the Hopedale Trip to Aqua Turf Club for Italian Dining and website, Hopedale-MA.gov or by calling 508- Entertainment, Depart Center at 9:30 a.m. and 478-0929. Return Approximately The event is sponsored by the Hopedale Adult Education Programs 5 p.m., $84 Cultural Council, Facebook Hopedale Cultural MILFORD-The Milford Community School Use Program, has the following Adult Monday Council –Community Organization Education programs available for registration: 8 a.m. Walking Club Yoga in the Park offers class on Mondays starting June 25 at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Game Room Wednesdays starting June 27 at 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet. ABT Boot Camp, a fun, energizing workout runs Mondays and Wednesdays from Adult Open Gym 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment July 9 through August 29 at 5:30 a.m. MILFORD-The Milford Youth Center, Pearl St., 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Have Fun. Get Fit. Do a 5K on Tuesdays starting July 31 at 5:30 p.m. Get ready for offers Adult Open Gym, for those 18 and older, 9:15 a.m. Tap Dance the Milford Special Olympics 5K Road Race, on Saturday, September 22 at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Participants sign a 9:30 a.m. Cribbage Golf classes at Maplegate Country Club in Bellingham include one day programs on waiver and must provide ID. Milford residents 10 a.m. Gift Shop Saturdays, June 23, July 14 or August 11, and After Work Adult Group Lessons on are $3 each, all others, $5. For more details, call 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Mondays from July 9 to August 8 at 6 p.m. MYC, 508-473-1756. 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise The complete list of class details may be found on the Milford Community School Use Program website, MCS.Milford.Ma.us under Adult Spring. Tuesday Registration forms may be printed and mailed to Milford Community School 8 a.m. Walking Club Use Program, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757 or completed online. Senior 2018 Science Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Game Room Citizens, 65 and older, pay 10 percent discount of fee listed except for pool programs. BLACKSTONE VALLEY-Blackstone River 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet For further information, please call the office at 508-478-1119 Valley National Historical Park is announcing 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment its new Science Saturday programs. Every 9:30 a.m. Strength and Stretch Saturday from July 7 until September 1, fun 10 a.m. Gift Shop activities and science exploration will be offered 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold at the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum Nipmuc Class of 1968 50th Reunion 11 a.m. Whist in the Blackstone River State Park, 1075 Lower MENDON-The Nipmuc Regional High School Class of 1968 will hold its 50th Class 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos River Rd., Lincoln R.I. The programs are free Reunion on Saturday, August 4, starting at 5 p.m. at the Willow Brook Restaurant, 1 p.m. Mah Jongg and will run 60-90 minutes. The programs will 16 Hastings St. (Rt. 16), Mendon. The event includes a Meet & Greet from 5 to 6 p.m., run at both 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., rain or followed by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. There is a cash bar. Tickets are $27 per person Wednesday shine, closing out with an open house from 10 Optional activities include a tour of Miscoe Hill School, the former Nipmuc Regional 8 a.m. Walking Club a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 1. High School on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Sunday Brunch at 10 a.m. on Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Game Room For more details on the Walkabout, visit August 5 at Willow Brook. 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet NPS.gov/BLRV or Facebook Blackstone NPS. RSVP to Carlton Cox by July 14 at [email protected] 8:30 a.m. SHINE by appointment For other inquiries, contact Ranger Kevin 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Klyberg: [email protected]. 9 a.m. Zumba Gold Toning 9 a.m. Wellness Nurse 10 a.m. Watercolor Class 2018 Hopedale Summer Band Concerts 10 a.m. Gift Shop Support Group for Caregivers of HOPEDALE-The 2018 Hopedale Summer Band Concerts will be held in the Town 10:15 a.m. Fall Prevention Exercise Class Special Needs Children Park on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Each night includes a pre-concert hour of fun 1 p.m. Bingo MILFORD-A Support Group for the Caregivers with DJ Mike at 6 p.m. Rain dates are Thursdays. 1 p.m. Chess of Special Needs Children is held the first June 20-Family Fun Night with DJ Mike Rutkowski including dance, limbo and hula and third Wednesday of each month from hoop contests; balloon animals; Hide the Diamond; plus candy and prizes. Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, June 27-Whiskeytone offering rockin’ country blues 8 a.m. Walking Club 17 Congress St., Milford. Friendship, July 11-4EverFab, a Beatles Tribute Band, no rain date. 8:30 a.m. Game Room understanding, empathy, resources and laughter July 18-Fantasy Big Band playing swing to contemporary music. 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet are offered. There is no charge for the program July 25-Mahrud featuring contemporary big band jazz 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment but please register by calling 508-735-8049 or Refreshments are available at each concert as are kayak and canoe rentals from 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class emailing [email protected]. Hosted by the Fin and Feather Outfitters. The series is sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council 9 a.m. Wellness Nurse Kennedy Donovan Center, You Inc. and Dugas with the cooperation of the Hopedale Parks Department. More details on Facebook: 9 a.m. Yoga & Dugas Advisors and PPAL. 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18 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Annual Portuguese Picnic, July 21-22 Recent Actions by Milford By Kevin Rudden de Norwood. Town Boards Staff Reporter/ Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin told selectmen the Columnist usual complement of local police will be on hand at By Kevin Rudden The annual the Portuguese Club and in area neighborhoods and Staff Reporter/Columnist Portuguese Picnic will the State Police have been asked to help out as in past Board of Selectmen be held on the weekend years. “We take a look at it every single year to try to • Town Administrator Richard Villani reported the town’s of July 21-22 this year, determine the right approach,” he said. Members of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and including a parade at 2 4 p.m.-midnight shift will be “held over” until crowds Transition Plan – funded through the state’s Community p.m. on Sunday from disperse, O’Loughlin added. Compact program – is almost complete. The updated St. Mary’s Church on “This is a big tradition in Milford,” Selectmen plan will include recommendations as well as the costs to Winter Street to the William Buckley told Portuguese Club officials. He implement them, he said. (June 4) Portuguese Club at Prospect Heights. The Board of asked O’Loughlin if anything would be different from a • Villani reported that Town Engineer Mike Dean and Selectmen approved all necessary licenses for the event law enforcement standpoint this year than in past years. Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli are working with the at its June 4 meeting. The chief said the new Special Operations Team Massachusetts Department of Transportation on how to The Portuguese Picnic will be open from 1 p.m. on – funded effective July 1 – should be in place by the best improve the traffic lights on Medway Rd. (Rt. 109) and Saturday, July 21 until 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 22. The time the two-day event happens. Regarding people Beaver St. to make it easier for people to access the Milford event re-opens from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, July congregating off-site, “we watch for them,” O’Loughlin Crossing shopping plaza. (June 4) 22. Entertainment includes live music by the SAGRES noted. Officers remain on duty until at least 2 a.m. • Chairman Michael Walsh postponed Villani’s annual Band from 7:30 p.m.-midnight on Saturday and by to close down any “after” parties at area homes, evaluation until the board’s next meeting, on June 25. (June Anthony Morais and the Band Sem Duvida from 7 to he explained. O’Loughlin also said he drives area 4) 11 p.m. on Sunday. Traditional Portuguese food will be streets to monitor the volume of noise coming from • Accepted $1,150 in donations – including $500 from The served on both days. entertainment during the picnic. Tradesmen – for the Fourth of July parade. (June 4) The parade will feature the Banda do Clube The licenses approved by selectmen were: two • Accepted a $50 donation from Ronald and Linda Jencks to Juventude Lusitana from Cumberland, R.I. Beginning one-day All-alcoholic Beverages liquor licenses, two the Milford Fire Department. (June 4) at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, there will be performances of one-day Live Entertainment licenses and a Permit to • Supported Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin’s folklore dancing by the Rancho Folclorico A Eira from Obstruct a Public Way for the parade. recommendation to make the north side of Goodrich Ct. Newark, N.J. and the Rancho Folclorico do Alto Minho a “No Parking – Tow Zone” to make it easier for cars and public safety vehicles to get down the dead-end street. Because there are only nine residences on the street, Selectman William Buckley suggested sending each a letter explaining the forthcoming change. (June 4) • Postponed making annual reappointments to town boards and commissions until the June 25 meeting, so that selectmen could review the names and backgrounds of 2018 GRADUATES people who applied for positions. (June 4) • Accepted 29.4 acres of land in the Sanylah Crossing subdivision as open space for the town. (June 4) Peter Bae • Accepted, with regret, the retirement of Jean DeTore, Peter Bae of Milford graduated from Tufts DeFronzo Receives First Villani’s administrative assistant, effective September University, Medford, on May 20, with a Bachelor’s Milford Democrats 15. Buckley noted DeTore had serve four separate town Degree in Spanish (BA) Summa Cum Laude administrators. “She has been a joy, a pleasure to work during a university-wide commencement Scholarship with,” Villani noted. He requested having DeTore’s ceremony that featured the awarding of honorary replacement work with her for two to four weeks to learn degrees to a number of academic, business and the position’s responsibilities. “You’ll be greatly, greatly civic leaders making a positive impact on the missed,” Chairman Michael Walsh said. Kingkade said world. DeTore would be leaving “had shows to fill.” Planning Board Becker College • Approved a definitive subdivision plan for the four-lot Becker College recognized graduates during the “Labrador Estates” to be built on an 11-acre parcel off College’s 230th Commencement Ceremony on upper Central St. The approval was subject to developer May 5. They included Milford residents Emmalee Grason Builders, LLC adding a detail page to the Gates who earned an Associate’s degree in engineering plans showing an approximately 75-foot strip Veternary Science and Nicholas Weisenhorn, who of four-inch to six-inch sized rip-rap stones being added to earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interactive stabilize a slope along Central St. (June 5) Media. • Voted to approve a request by Imperial Hyundai of 154 East Main St. (Rt. 16) to rescind the remaining 148 feet of a private, “paper” street known as Victory Rd. that lies Bryant University behind the dealership property at the end of Adams Rd. Patrick DeFronzo (right), newly graduated from Milford Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., held its 155th Town Planner Larry Dunkin said northern and southern High School, received the Milford Democratic Town Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18 sections of the road already have been rescinded. “The Committee’s first scholarship this year. Committee member awarding degrees to 788 members of the Class of idea is simply to terminate the roadway for good,” said David Probert (left) shook DeFronzo’s hand at the June 3 2018. Among the graduates were Milford residents attorney Joseph Antonellis, representing Imperial Hyundai. MHS graduation ceremonies. DeFronzo will attend the Eric Aguiar, who graduated Cum Laude with All separate land parcels making up the car dealership site University of Massachusetts in Amherst this fall, where a Bachelor of Science Business Administration would then be combined into one, with frontage on East he plans to study chemical engineering. “Our goal as a degree in Accounting; Michael Cafarella, who Main St. and Hamilton St., he said. The board made its Democratic Town Committee is to promote civic awareness graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor approval subject to the town being able to get an easement and involvement. What better way to do that than to of Science Business Administration degree for pushing snow off Adams Rd. (June 5) engage young students and support their educational in Accounting; and Christina DiNapoli, who • Approved a favorable report to the Zoning Board of journey?” said Christine Crean, Democratic Town graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business Appeals (ZBA) on the plans by 88 Corporation to build a Committee chair. DeFronzo was selected on the basis of his Administration degree in Management. 162-unit apartment complex off Birch St. under the state’s essay on bringing the ideals and reforms of the progressive Chapter 40B affordable housing laws. Board member movement into the present day. He focused on the rise of Patrick Kennelly abstained from the vote. (June 5) “muckraking” journalists who worked to expose corruption. Quinnipiac University • Voted to send an unfavorable report to the ZBA on a Contributed photo Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. special permit request by Al’s Collision Center to operate held its annual Commencement Exercises on an auto sales and repair business at 14 South Free St. May 12. Among the graduates were Milford Dunkin said the submission – held over from the board’s University of New Hampshire residents, Christa Jacob, who earned a Master previous meeting – still lacked the property owner’s The following Milford students graduated from the of Occupational Therapy degree, and Christine signature, an up-to-date site plan and did not identify University of New Hampshire in Durham, last month. Montani, who earned a Master of Business separate uses on the property. (June 5) Students who received the honor of summa cum Administration degree. • Voted to send a favorable recommendation to the ZBA laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who on a special permit request by Back Bay Sign on behalf received the honor of cum laude graduated with a of Philmor REI Milford LLC to replace the existing, non- GPA of 3.50-3.64. Andre Filadelfo with a Bachelor of Emily Schrottman conforming, free-standing sign at Claudette Dr. and Alfred Science in Business Administration Finance cum Laude, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa. held its 170th Dr. for the “Rolling Green” apartments with a new two-foot Kelsey Santello with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies on by six-foot vertical sign in the same location. (June 5) Bradley White with a Bachelor of Science in Business May 17 and 18 awarding degrees to 511 students. • Voted to send an unfavorable recommendation to the ZBA Administration Finance, George Bolosky with a Bachelor Among them was Emily Schrottman of Milford, on a variance request by Anderlon Ferreira to add a third- Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor story to an existing two-family home at 47 Fruit St. The and Marie Morganelli with a Bachelor of Science in RMP of Arts degree in Business Administration and maximum height allowed in that RA Residential district is Program and Event Management. minors in French & Francophone Studies and two stories. (June 5) Studio Art.

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Regional Substance Navigation Program, overdoses. like to have no control over his disease. opening up about his personal life that the Milford Board of Health, Milford Police “My son didn’t wake up one day and “I tortured and hurt so many people struck a chord with the students. Department and Community Impact, say ‘I want to be addicted to drugs’,” said in my life,” he said. “I became a person I “Both of my parents were drug addicts the Greenes along with local speakers Stephanie. “Addiction is a very powerful definitely wasn’t brought up to be.” and alcoholics,” he said. “They both died in visited Stacy on June 5 to talk about the disease.” Cronin encouraged the students to say their early 50s due to drugs and alcohol.” devastating effects that substance abuse can Fanning encouraged students going have on families. As of May, there were 47 opiate related overdoses and five deaths in through the same family issues that they “We are still struggling with this every would persevere. single day,” said Stephanie. “Our son was an Milford this year. In 2017, there were 104 opiate related overdoses “You can survive this…work hard, athlete, good friend and brother. He loved and nine deaths reported in Milford. surround yourself with good people,” he his family; he loved life. But he couldn’t said. “Anything is possible.” control his addition to drugs.” After the presentations, the students had Evan’s family is not alone. As of May, Greene encouraged students to always “No” to trying drugs even for a first time the chance to ask questions of the speakers, there were 47 opiate related overdoses and say “No First Time” and to reach out for and to stick to their convictions. and were encouraged to talk to an adult if five deaths in Milford this year. In 2017, help if they feel they have a problem. “It is “Know that you are ok no matter what; they needed to talk. there were 104 opiate related overdoses and too late for my son Evan, but it is not too you don’t need alcohol or drugs to change “Don’t be afraid to reach out to your nine deaths reported in Milford. A 2016 late for you,” she said. that perception,” he said. school to ask for help,” said Cronin. “This is report from the Massachusetts Department Pat Cronin knows first-hand that it is not Norfolk Country Police Detective John a very serious thing. We don’t want to keep of Public Health reports that five people in too late for anyone. A recovering addict for Fanning also cited facts and statistics about losing our youth.” Massachusetts die every day from opiate over a decade, Cronin described what it was the opioid epidemic, but it was the officer

For Help Averting Drug Addiction Recruiting Students for Real Life Local residents who are worried about a family member or friend who might be showing signs of substance abuse may call the two following phone numbers to Science Experiences get some help. The first is for Community of Impact of Milford, 508-422-0242. The second is for the Regional Substance Navigation Program, 508-377-3370.

Special Education Teachers Honored

Stacy eighth-graders Yasmin Silva (left) and Bruna DeJesus (right) take on a design challenge when the Milford High School Science Olympiad team came to visit on June 8.

By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter Milford Public School 8th graders had the chance to learn about one of the many programs offered at Milford High School when representatives from the Science Olympiad team hosted a fun, hands-on morning of activities at Stacy Middle School. The Science Olympiad is a competition team where students are given tasks in various disciplines including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. They have Milford Special Education teachers Alexis Forgit (left) and Michelle Gray (right) were a certain amount of time to work together as a team to complete the task, and are judged honored earlier this month by receiving “Outstanding Educator” awards at the Fourth on completion as well as teamwork and ingenuity. Annual Friends of Hopedale Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). State The third year in existence at Milford High, the Science Olympiad team is comprised of Representative Brian Murray, D. Milford, (center) also presented Forgit and Gray with 25 students this year, and have competed regionally since the start with the most recent citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Contributed photo competition at Framingham State University this past March. Hoping to recruit new members to the team next school year, a group of Science Olympiads visited Stacy on June 8 to explain what the program was all about. The best way to do that, said Katherine Cote, Milford High School Chemistry teacher and one of the two Science Olympiad advisors along with Mary Sevon, is to show the students challenges they might face in a competition. “We want them to see that Science Olympiads encourages science in all forms,” said Dean’s List Cote. “These types of challenges are beyond what you learn in a classroom, which is why kids who don’t feel they are strong in science can still be successful with this.” The following Milford students were named to the Dean’s List at their respective “It’s about Science in the real world,” she said. schools for the Spring 2018 semester. The 8th grade students were broken up into teams and rotated through two different Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater: Lucas Bentes, Justin Borges, Victoria challenges. The first was to build the highest tower possible with only a stack of plain, Chiarelli, Michael Da Silva, Haley Falcon, Nicole Fokas, Michael Giurleo, Amanda Hill, white index cards. The students had to work together to engineer and design a way to stack Alexandra Johnson, Nicholas Jordan, Meghan Keefe, Emily LaVergne, Jessica Lema- a 5” x 3” flat cards into a vertical structure. Guaman, John McGowan Jr, Nathaniel Motuzas, Paige Philbin, Sophie Scrimgeour, “This type of challenge is a great build event for all ages; one that fosters innovation and Adriana Sousa, Justin Stiles, Lindsay Stiles, Dylan Tavano, and George Tuttle. creativity,” said Cote. Dean College, Franklin: Michael Costa, Amanda Hyden, Terri Lamontagne, The second challenge was for students to detail out a list of instructions on how to build Joaquim Morais, Lindsey Pirela, Juan Ruelas Garcia and Alexis Tejada. President’s List- a sculpture just from looking at a sample of it. Their teammates would then have to build Christopher Cangiano the sculpture using only provided materials and directions left for them. Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn.:Nadiah Hamid “This is a challenge of observation and communication,” said Cote. “They are learning Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg: Joseph F. Nunez, Matthew J. Parece, Victoria about the importance of description and how to follow directions. It’s tricky.” L. Weisenhorn, Rebecca A. Weisenhorn and Morgan M. doCurral. Taking time to teach the 8th graders what Science Olympiad is all about is important for Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I.: Alexandra Autenzio, Jennifer Beaulieu, the future strength of the program, according to the current members. Abigail Kline and Mackenzie Webber. “We wanted to come here and show the kids how cool Science Olympiad is,” said senior University of Delaware, Newark: Kiara Hanlon and Dayane Mota. Mackenzie Hopkins. “We all want the younger generation to get involved so that the University of Hartford, West Hartford, Conn.: Ryan Tomaso and Shaylyn Tracy program will continue for years to come.”

20 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 School News Amaze Leadership Journey Takes Cornerstone at Milford Scholarship on Middle School Relationships

Cornerstone at Milford Resident Care Associate Helena Monroy was recently honored at the Scrips Honor Scholar Night sponsored by the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce. Helena, who lives in Milford, was chosen as the recipient of a $500 scholarship by a committee of Cornerstone residents and staff, all of whom are or were at one time in the medical field. Applicants were high school seniors in bordering Members of Milford Girl Scout Cadette Troop 30570, recently shared towns who are planning a career in medicine. Helena is pictured with Cornerstone at Milford Executive the results of the Take Action portion of their Amaze Leadership Director Beth Patras, State Representative Brian Murray, D. Milford, and President and CEO of the Journey, with Stacy Middle School Guidance Counselor, Meredith Milford Area Chamber Laura O’Callaghan. Cornerstone photo Purtell. The 6th-graders spent the year as a troop learning how to maneuver the maze of interpersonal relationships, in the midst of middle-school challenges with peers, such as cliques and exclusion, first impressions and stereotypes and bullying behaviors. They then ACA New England Scholarship created posters based on different topics that were on display in the school cafeteria and used by the school for personal relationship Roland Boucher, President of Boucher Energy programs. Packets were also provided for teachers and staff on the Systems, Inc., presents a scholarship from ACA topics. Troop members show with their posters are, l-r, standing: New England to Zachary Taylor to further his Cee-Cee Deslaurier-Tate, Isabella Varandas, Mia Carr and Racquel HVAC education. Zachary recently graduated Goncalves. Kneeling is Stacy Middle School Guidance Counselor, from Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Meredith Purtell. Not pictured are troop members Olivia Nelson and Technical High School. He has worked at Boucher Lineishly Moscoso. Carolyn Deslaurier-Tate photo Energy Systems, Inc. for the past two years in the co-op program.

A Chance to Learn about Government and Politics

By Melissa Orff Judge William Young and Massachusetts Senate President to bring back some of what he learned in Boys State to Staff Reporter Therese Murray. make a “positive effect” in his local community. Three young men from Milford High School were chosen “This is an opportunity that can’t be missed,” said Duong Knowing the history of the “prestigious” Boys State to represent their town in the 2018 American Legion about learning he was chosen for Boys State. “I’m very program, White said he was “pumped” when he learned Boys State Program for their “strong character, academic excited to meet other kids coming to the program and to that he was nominated. “This is a great way to strengthen achievement, and leadership potential.” work on developing my leadership skills.” leadership skills in order to make more of a difference,” he Milford High School (MHS) soon-to-be seniors Andrew Duong, the President of the Coding Club, a co-leader of said. “I want to be looked to as a leader.” Duong, Brendan O’Shaughnessey, and Brendan White the Science Olympiad, the Treasurer for the Junior States of White is a captain of the football, basketball, and lacrosse were nominated by their guidance counselors to attend the America, and a member of the Academic Decathlon, said teams, and a member of Best Buddies, Peer Mentoring, and 74th annual session of Boys State this summer at Stonehill he is most interested in learning more about economics Peer Mediation groups. College, Easton. and law while attending Boys State. Besides developing leadership skills, White said he is Boys State is a leadership skills program designed For O’Shaughnessey, getting more experience in the excited to learn more about government. “I like to be ‘in- to “teach democratic values, improve knowledge of area of politics is what he is most looking forward to when the-know’ politically,” he said. “I think it is important to government and encourage citizen involvement” through attending the summer program. share your own opinions on political issues.” an intensive week-long program that immerses students “My family is in politics and in grass roots democracy. Students attend a variety of I hope to step into it myself one mini-classes covering topics on the economy, government day,” he said. “It is good to be and the judicial system, as well working on creating and aware of what is going on around managing their own “towns,” forming political parties, and y ou .” voting in officials. A captain of the cross country Funded by the Milford American Legion and the Milford and tennis teams, a winter Lions Club, the three boys will join over 400 others from track athlete, a member of two across the state to learn about government and politics and National Honor Societies, and a hear from a slate of speakers, who in the past has included member of the Microfinance Club, Governor Deval Patrick, United States District Court O’Shaughnessey said that he hopes

MHS junior Brendan White was chosen to Milford High School juniors Andrew Duong attend Boys State. (left) and Brendan O’Shaughnessey were two of three young men chosen to attend this summer’s American Legion Boys State Program.

JUNE 22, 2018 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 21 Sports Milford Legion Comes Out Swinging By Chris Villani the heels of an appearance in the state it’s going to take a number of guys to be Brunt have stabilized what was an area of Sports Reporter/Columnist championship game last summer. Milford successful,” DiVitto said. “Everyone is going weakness for Post 59 in 2017. The Milford Legion baseball team started has received explosive offensive outings to have an opportunity when their number Shrewsbury raced out to a 4-0 start the season winning the first three games from Milford High graduate Aidan Wilde, is called, but they have to be ready.” through the first weekend of play and of the season thanks in large part to a deep who drove in seven runs against Northboro, Pitching is also crucial given the compact Leominster, Wachusett, and Grafton Hill lineup that produced 42 runs in a trio of and Bellingham’s Shawn Rebello had six schedule. Alex Gonfrade was efficient all figure to be among the zone’s stronger victories. RBIs in the lopsided win over Sturbridge. against North County, needing just 66 teams. Having played, coached, and Post 59 began the year with a 13-7 victory “The guys we expected would hit the ball pitches to earn the victory. Justin Metcalf, managed in the district for well over a over North County before dispatching well are hitting the ball well,” DiVitto said. a Blackstone Valley Tech product, picked decade, DiVitto said he has learned not to Northboro and Sturbridge in five-inning “Hopefully it continues as things start to get up a win in relief against Northboro take anyone lightly. affairs shortened by the 10-run rule. ramped up.” and Hopkinton’s Tom Leone delivered a “Anybody is dangerous in this zone, it “It’s been the entire lineup so far, even the After a day off on Sunday, Milford began complete-game victory against Sturbridge. doesn’t matter what anyone’s record is,” bottom of the lineup against Sturbridge was a stretch of nine games in 10 days. Post 59 DiVitto has also been pleased with a he said. “We have to show up every single 6-for-9,” Milford manager Steve DiVitto will run through the Zone 4 schedule in less noticeable area of improvement for his night, ready to go.” said. “Guys are putting some good swings than a month, playing 24 regular season team relative to last season, infield defense. on the ball.” games before July 15. The combination of Milford high shortstop The strong start for Post 59 comes on “We always tell them, it’s fast and furious, Matt Shaver and Hopedale infielder Chris

Milford’s Irwin Choses St. Anselm MHS Girls Track Wins & Softball 1st Heptathlon Title By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist Milford High School graduate Kate Irwin, like The Milford High School girls track and field team capped many high school student athletes, has spent the past off a successful spring with the program’s first ever heptathlon year deciding where she would compete in college. championship. The team of Christina Speliakos, who finished Unlike most athletes however, Irwin also had to settle fourth individually, Leeanne Kibbee, who came in 12th, and on which sport would be the one she’d take to the Ariana Covino, who placed 32rd, topped the rest of the teams at next level. the five-event competition. Following a high school career that included more MHS head coach Derek Rose said the title is the first for the than 1,000 points in basketball and more runs than track program and it was made possible by all three athletes any softball player in MHS history, Irwin settled on excelling in events that are outside their typical forte. continuing her softball career at St. Anselm College “All three of them are really good hurdlers and they worked in New Hampshire. really hard in the shot put and the javelin, the events where they “The first thing that made me want to go there was are newcomers,” Rose said. “The javelin is so significant because the campus, I wasn’t going to pick a school because of it is counter to anything else you throw. They were all in the top a sport, I wanted to like it there,” Irwin said. “I liked 20 of the 100 or so girls that were there, I thought that was the the coach too, and I could see myself playing there.” most impressive part.” Irwin is joining a team that finished as the national In addition to the heptathlon title, Speliakos finished her runner up at the Division II level. She said at least one career with a fourth-place finish in the triple jump at the New outfield spot opened up from the successful St. A’s England track and field meet. She also checked in 16th in the team, but the speedy MHS graduate said she is read hurdles and pushed her season best marks in both events, Rose to come in and contribute as a pinch runner if that said. is how she can best help the team win. A standout in “She is, in my time at least, the best track athlete we have Kate Irwin with her parents Jessie and Dave. the classroom as well, Irwin said she is going to focus had,” Rose said. “Her overall ability in so many different events on studying business with a minor in marketing, but has been incredible. She can hurdle, high jump, triple jump, she left open the possibility of changing course once she was in our relays. Her name is all over the record books.” dives into her studies. Speliakos holds program records in the hurdle events, the Irwin was a key member of the Scarlet Hawks state title-winning softball team last spring. But last summer, her triple jump, and several relays. She also won the all-state title in focus was on basketball. She took the summer off from softball and was talking to several colleges about a hoops the triple jump this spring. career. “I don’t think there is anybody who has had such an “I found out that I missed softball so much and I wanted to keep playing,” Irwin said. “It was a hard decision illustrious career with Milford,” Rose said. “She is the only not to play basketball anymore because I love it so much, but I think I like softball a little more.” athlete we know of who has won an individual all-state title.” Irwin said her family, especially her parents Dave and Jessie, have been a big help as she worked through the The Scarlet Hawks 4x400 team finished th13 at the New complicated recruiting process in both sports. “They helped me weigh the pros and cons of each sport and they England meet, a feat that bodes well for the future as the said they would support me no matter what decision I made,” she said. “Wherever I go, that would be their new quartet is comprised of two sophomores and two freshmen. favorite team.” As Irwin prepares to head to St. Anselm and compete for one of the best DII teams in the nation, Sophomores Alexis Marcolini and Gabriella Gonzalez and first- she said she can look back fondly at her time at Milford High School and sharing success on both the diamond year athletes Kerry O’Connor and Emma Lawrence have already and the court with so many of her lifelong friends. broken the school record and are looking to smash it again and “We have so many great memories,” she said. “These are things I can look back on and tell my kids all about again as their careers move forward. s om e d ay.” “There is a lot of promise there,” Rose said. “When they break the relay record, they keep the baton and they all sign it. They want to see how many they can get.”

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22 MILFORD TOWN CRIER JUNE 22, 2018 Sports Milford High Softball Stunned in District Opener

By Chris Villani The final game of the season did not but we fell just short.” doesn’t take away from what this team Sports Reporter/Columnist lack drama. Milford trailed Bishop Feehan Emily Piergustavo connected on a home accomplished and the talent we had on our The Milford High School softball team’s 10-6 with two outs in the bottom of the 7th run earlier in the game, part of a 17-hit roster,” DiVitto said. “I was lucky to coach bid for a repeat in the state tournament inning before mounting a rally. Jess Tomaso attack for the Scarlet Hawks. Milford such a great group of kids.” came to a shocking end in its first game launched a three-run home run to make it was charged with six errors however, and with an 11-10, second-round exit against a one-run game. After a double by Emily starting pitcher Kelley Reichert was forced Bishop Feehan in the South District Hartman, Maddy Bonvino reached on an to battle throughout the game. tournament. error and Hartman scampered home to tie “The other team outperformed us and After rattling off 18 straight wins in the the game and send the tournament tilt to we had some unfortunate bounces and regular season, the Scarlet Hawks dropped extra innings. some unfortunate things happen, but it their final two games of the campaign Feehan scored a run in the top of the before the season-ending defeat. MHS had eighth and Milford was unable to match, won 43 games in a row dating back to last bringing the season to a close with an 18-3 season before the three-game slide. record. “It was tough, there isn’t much you “It was a great game, although obviously Looking for a can point to, I think you tip your cap to not the result we wanted,” DiVitto said. the teams who played well against us,” “The biggest thing I took out of it is they said Milford head coach Steve DiVitto. never quit, which is a testament to their “We didn’t play our best in the field, in hard work. Down four runs with two outs New Doctor? the circle, or at the plate. We had missed in the last inning, we could have packed it opportunities all over the field.” in but we didn’t. We fought to the last out Dr. Bian and Dr. Goli are welcoming new patients!

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#18240A • QUAD CAB, 4X4 #D9080L • ALLOYS, LATITUDE #P11562L • 4x4, TURBO, ALLOYS #H0293 • TRAILHAWK, 4X4 #18130Z • ALLOYS, AWD #H0336 • GREAT ON GAS #D8865A • SE TRIM, ALLOYS NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: $39,025 $23,477 $30,880 $17,477 $26,845 $18,355 $29,285 $14,499 $32,405 $14,988 $19,105 $11,899 $21,120 $10,477 2017 CHEVY 2013 FIAT 2015 FORD 2015 CHEVY 2016 HYUNDAI 2015 FORD CRUZE LT 500 POP EXPLORER EASY CAR SUBURBAN TUCSON SE F-150 4x4 SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE $6,900 $10,600 $14,600 LOANS $22,800 $12,700 $11,000 #38805R • HEATED SEATS, ALLOYS #H0249 • GREAT ON GAS #18235A • NAV, MOONROOF #38636 • 4X4, NAV, DVD #H0400L • BACK-UP CAM, AWD #P11527L • SUPERCAB, TURBO NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: APPLY ONLINE NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: $22,325 $15,444 $15,995 $5,399 $37,565 $22,988 OR CALL: $67,625 $44,844 $32,195 $19,499 $38,065 $27,055 2016 FORD 2013 NISSAN 2016 CHEVY 1-800- 2017 HYUNDAI 2016 JEEP 2016 CHEVY FUSION SE SENTRA SV EQUINOX LT 526-AUTO SANTA FE WRANGLER SILVERADO SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE $10,700 $10,600 $9,200 $9,400 $9,500 $13,100 #8020R • GREAT ON GAS, ALLOYS #18488A • IPOD INPUT, PWR PKG #38720L • 17” ALLOYS, MYLINK 100% #H0427 • 4X4, SPORT TRIM #171072A • JK SPORT, 4X4 #38860L • 4X4, DOUBLE CAB NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: CREDIT APPROVAL NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: NEW RETAIL PRICE: WHOLESALE PRICE: $25,365 $14,655 $19,085 $8,488 $26,595 $17,444 $29,960 $20,499 $34,980 $25,477 $40,505 $27,444 OPEN TO OUR RETAIL CUSTOMERS ONLY • ALL PRICED WELL BELOW KBB BOOK VALUE SALE ENDS 6/30/18. Some restrictions apply. This offer is not valid on prior sales and is based off the MSRP, and not combinable with any other discount, promotions, or incentives. Price listed includes all applicable manufacturer rebates (not everyone will qualify) and Imperial discounts including a $1,000 Imperial Trade Assistance Bonus for a qualifying 2007 our newer trade. See us for details. Lease prices include all applicable manufacturer lease rebates with qualifying credit and $2,999 down, first months payment and our Imperial Trade Assistance Bonus along with lease loyalty/conquest if you qualify. 24 months, 10,000 miles per year. Advertised price does not include tax, title, registration, documentation our acquisition fees and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Not responsible for typographical errors. Call 1-800-526-AUTO to see which rebates you qualify for. OPEN DAILY 9-9, SAT. 9-6 • SUN. 11-6 800-526-AUTO • imperialcars.com

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