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(508) 943-4800 Newsstand: 75 cents www.auburnnews.net Saturday, May 19, 2012 THIS WEEK’S Goodrich and Holstrom in, Hicks out as selectman QUOTE “What worries BAY PATH DEBT EXCLUSION DEFEATED BY 18 VOTES you masters you.” BY AMY STANFIELD the town administration and Hicks, while disappointed NEWS STAFF WRITER see what he can do to make with his loss, said he is very Haddon W. Robinson AUBURN — Incumbent the town more efficient. proud of the work he has Selectman Doreen Goodrich “It’s time to get to work,” he done for the town while serv- has been re-elected to the said. ing on the Board of Board of Selectmen, while Goodrich was over- Selectmen. He added that he INSIDE Kenneth Holstrom ousted whelmed with emotion after wishes the best for Goodrich incumbent Timothy Hicks at learning she had been re- and Holstrom. OPINION ................A6 the May 15 Annual Election. elected to the Board of The only other contested Holstrom received the most Selectmen. race in this year’s election SENIORS ................A7 votes overall, with 1,058. “It’s been such an intense was for a two-year unexpired LEGALS ..................A8 Goodrich was not far behind campaign. The voters have term on the Library Board of with 1,039 votes. Hicks voted and they showed their Trustees. Suzette Dowd SPORTS................A10 received 987 votes overall, faith in the work I have done,” defeated Gary Hagenbuch, CALENDAR ............A13 while Michael Robidoux she said. 1,020-472. Doreen Goodrich Kenneth Holstrom In a word to her fellow On the School Committee received 239. received 1,117 votes. Town Moderator, and Ellen OBITUARIES ..........A13 board member for the past there were two open seats and “I think this is just awe- Those candidates that ran Gaboury for Town Clerk. three years she said, “This only two candidates. REAL ESTATE ........A14 some,” Holstrom said after unopposed that were re-elect- Also, Incumbent Nan election could have gone any Incumbent Wayne Page hearing the results Tuesday. ed include Joyce Lamoreaux Johnson and Bruce Holstrom said he’s ready to way and Tim Hicks was a received 1,183 votes overall for the Auburn Housing LOCAL get started, and to get to know class act all the way.” and George Scobie Jr. Authority, Charles Baker for Please Read ELECTION, page A9 AT THE POLLS Chamber awards scholarships to students Art Festival BY AMY STANFIELD Business Partnership NEWS STAFF WRITER Committee Karen Blais, Page A4 AUBURN — The Auburn assistant branch manager Chamber of Commerce at Millbury Federal Credit recently awarded $12,000 in Union, presented the schol- scholarships to Auburn arships. OPINION High School and Bay Path She explained that 29 Regional Vocational applications were received, Technical High School stu- 23 for academic scholar- dents as well as to children ships, two for career trade of Chamber members. scholarships and four for The Chamber held a Chamber member scholar- scholarship breakfast on ships. Wednesday, May 9 for stu- “Each applicant inter- dents and parents. viewed was worthy of our Chairman of the Chamber’s School/ Please Read CHAMBER, page A9 Amy Stanfield photos Rocket of the Week SBC further reviews AUBURN — At the May 15 Page A6 Annual Election, candidates hit the street to hold up signs, middle school options wave to passers-by and urge SPORTS voters to cast their ballot. BY AMY STANFIELD back on the table because of NEWS STAFF WRITER ABVOE, Board of Selectmen the possibility of some land Incumbent Timothy Hicks AUBURN — The School acquisition to locate a school waived to voters from under a Buildings Committee met on behind the current School tent with a few of his support- Tuesday, May 8 to hear a Administration and ers. Hicks was not re-elected more detailed presentation Firehouse building, making in the election. about the four options for that option more viable. the middle school project by Imse also noted that the RIGHT, School Committee Architect Eric Moore from committee, while they will Candidate George Scobie, Jr. Lamoureux Pagano see some preliminary cost stood out in the rain at the Architects. figures, that it is not all high school during the elec- School Buildings about the budget at this tion. Committee Chairman Mark point and they need to look Imse explained that at their at all the pros and cons of last meeting they voted to each option. support four options and Architect Eric Moore pro- Rockets roll chose not to include new vided a more in depth look at construction on West Street, Page A10 however it has been brought Please Read SCHOOL, page A16 OPINION GET YOUR POINT ACROSS AHS senior dies in Rhode Island car accident AGE P A6 BY AMY STANFIELD The victim was identified grass median where it rolled her 18th birthday. NEWS STAFF WRITER as Shelby Dibenedetto, 17, of over several times throwing According to information WHAT TO DO SMITHFIELD, R.I. — 336 Pakachoag Street in Dibenedetto from the vehi- in her obituary,as a younger Rhode Island State Police Auburn. cle. She was transported to girl, Shelby played in town A CALENDAR are investigating a car acci- Police report that Rhode Island Hospital sports, and enjoyed dancing dent that killed an Auburn Dibenedetto was operating a where she was later pro- for many years. Shelby was OF AREA EVENTS High School senior on 1999 Mercedes Benz in the nounced deceased. a member of the Class of PAGE A13 Friday, May 11. left travel lane when she Investigation of the acci- 2012 at Auburn High School Colonel Steven G. exited the left side of the dent revealed that and was awaiting gradua- O’Donnell, Superintendent roadway partially onto the Dibenedetto was not wear- tion in June. She was plan- of the Rhode Island State grass median. The Mercedes ing a seatbelt. ning to attend New England Police and Commissioner of Benz then crossed back onto The operator of the Tech to pursue a career in the Department of Public the travel portion of the Nissan, John Marsland, 22, nursing. Safety, announced that the highway where she struck a of Smithfield, was not Auburn High School State Police are continuing 2005 Nissan that had been Courtesy photo injured. Principal Casey Handfield to look into a fatal motor traveling in the center lane. Police are still investigat- sent out a message to Auburn High School senior vehicle accident on Route After the collision, ing the accident. Auburn High School fami- Shelby Dibenedetto, 17, died 295 north in Smithfield that Dibenedetto’s vehicle exited DiBenedetto was born in lies the evening of Sunday, from injuries sustained in a car the travel portion of the Worcester on May 27, 1994, occurred at 7:28 p.m. on accident on Friday, May 11 in Friday, May 11. highway onto the center and was looking forward to Please Read ACCIDENT, page A9 6 56525 10391 9 Rhode Island. 2 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, May 19, 2012 Selectmen postpone AROUND THE REGION Crafters wanted for Shepherd Hill festival Moore kicks off re-election bid taxi license policy vote DUDLEY — Attention crafters. If you would like to par- AUBURN — Surrounded by more than 200 enthusiastic ticipate in Shepherd Hill Regional High School’s 21st supporters, Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) officially BY AMY STANFIELD Also during the meeting, Town Annual “Festival of Crafts” on Saturday, Nov. 17, applica- kicked off his re-election campaign to represent the 2nd NEWS STAFF WRITER Manager Julie Jacobson provided tions are now being taken. There will be over 150 crafters. Worcester District in the State Senate. AUBURN — The Board of a brief update on the opening of All crafts are homemade by the crafters. You may obtain He has served in the Senate since 2008. The Second Selectmen voted Monday night, the Dr. Arthur and Dr. Martha an application by downloading it from www.shmpa.org Worcester District includes Shrewsbury, Grafton, May 14, to postpone their vote on Pappas Recreation Complex. and clicking on the “craft fair” link or you may call Robyn Millbury, Leicester, Auburn, Upton, Worcester (Wards 5-7, a new taxi cab license policy until The Complex is set to open on at 508-248-0710. Ward 8 precincts 1 and 5), and Northbridge (Wards 2 and Town Counsel can be present to June 2 with a parade at 10 a.m. 4). answer questions and concerns. from the Lorraine Gleick EVENTS AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY “Despite the challenges we’ve faced over the last four Selectman Stephen Simonian Nordgren Senior Center to the years, I’m proud of the work I’ve done on behalf of my • Open Story Time Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. No registra- requested the postponement due fields. A rain date will be June 3 constituents and the Commonwealth as a whole,” Moore tion required. Please drop in. Open to all ages. several concerns and questions at 12 p.m. stated. “My goal has always been to listen to the citizens of he has regarding the policy that Jacobson also noted, “We are this district and represent their best interests, and I think • An Afternoon Movie Thursday, May 31 at 4:30 p.m. he felt Town Counsel would thrilled to say that we’ve received we’ve made great progress.” Come spend the afternoon at the movies at the library. answer best. enough donations to have the Moore cited some of the issues he’s spearheaded over Enjoy a movie and popcorn free of charge. Call the library Selectmen Timothy Hicks Grand Opening at the Dr. Arthur his last two terms, including campaign finance, ethics, and for title.