SERVING THE TOWNS OF BARRE, HARDWICK, HUBBARDSTON, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM & RUTLAND SINCE 1834 ServingServing the towns the of towns Barre, of Hardwick, Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Hubbardston, New Braintree, New Braintree, North Brookfield, North Brookfield, Oakham, Oakham, Petersham Petersham & Rutland & Rutland since 1834 since 1834 Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834

FEBRUARYBARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE VOL. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 FEBRUARYBARRE20,EBRUARY 2014 GAZETTE F BARRE20, 2014 GAZETTE USPS 044560 VOL. 179, NVOOL. 40. 179, NO. 40 $1.00 $1.00 USPS 044560USPSUSPS 044560 044560 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Singing the night away April 15, 2021 ❙ Vol. 186, No. 52 ❙ $1.00 Senate candidatewww.barregazette.turley.com SingingSinging the night the nightaway away visits selectmen MikeSenate ValanzolaSenateeconomy, candidateeducation and candidatecommu- nity. Of all the candidatesQuabbin for the middle/high Fire destroys Barre vacantvisiting house district towns senate seat, he is the only one that was a selectmen. He stated that local aid and Chapter 70 money By Ellenor Downer By Ellenor Downer visitsvisits wereselectmen a priority. Heselectmenschool said that now back full-time Staff Writer Staff writer they were the first areas cut, not the first funded. economy,He mentionedBy education Ellenoreconomy, andDowner education commu- and commu-dents was closer to 4 to 4 ½ feet. OAKHAM- Despite a Mike ValanzolaMike Valanzolathat the legislature is more inter- BARRE – On Thursday at 5:22 Tuesday snowstorm, Oakham nity. Of all thenity.Staff candidates Of Writer all the for candidates the for the ested in funding new programs, Director of administrative selectmen still held their meeting. p.m., April 8 Rutland Regional but that new programssenate take moneyseat, hesenate is the seat, only he one is the that only one that Republicanvisiting candidate visitingdistrict for state townsdistrict towns services Emergency Communications away from existing programs.BARRE – At the Quabbin Senate, Mike Valanzola, intro- was a selectmen.was a Heselectmen. stated that He stated thatCheryl Duval, director of He also said that the Center started receiving numerous duced himself to the two select- Regionallocal aid and Schoollocal Chapter aid District and 70 Chaptermoney commit 70- money Department of Elementary and administrative services, said the men present, EliotBy StarbardEllenor and DownerBy Ellenor Downer calls for a reported building fire in Secondary Educationteewere (DESE) last a priority. wasThursday,were He a priority.said superintendent that He now said that now Matthew Broderick. James Erhard district had $2.8 million in school the area of 851 West St. according Staff Writera Stafffar too Writer powerfulSheila bureaucracy. Muir said all sixth graders, of Sturbridge is also a running as a they were thethey first were areas the cut, first not areas cut,choice not and $1 million in circuit DESE adopted common core state to the Barre Fire Department Face Republican for the senate seat. middle and high school students standards initiativethe without first a vote funded.the first He funded.mentioned He mentionedbreaker money, which would be Valanzola saidOAKHAM- he hoped to visitOAKHAM- the Despite aDespitereturned a to school full-time and book page. RRECC dispatched a of the legislature thator input the fromlegislature is more inter- selectmen in all 28 towns in the that the legislature is more inter-used toward funding next year’s first alarm assignment. Tuesday snowstorm,Tuesday schoolsnowstorm, Oakham districts. “theyOakham Selectman were happy to be back in Senate district. He stated that he ested in fundingested newin funding programs, new programs,budget. She said the district Starbard said that he did not agree Barre Engines 4, 1, 6, 5, lad- served selectmentwo terms on still selectmenthe heldWales their still meeting. held theirschool.” meeting. with the income basedbut thatnet school new butprograms that new take programs money take moneyreceived grant funding. A Remote der 1, Rescue 1 and ambulance 2 Board ofRepublican Selectmen and isRepublican candidate currently forcandidate state forShe state said it was a successful spending formula that determines Learning Tech grant of $73,501 chairman of the Tantasqua Regional away from existingaway from programs. existing programs. responded to the fire. Hubbardston Senate, MikeSenate, Valanzola, Mikehow much Valanzola,intro- a town transitionmust intro- spend on thanks to all the staff. School Committee, a committee of He also said that the and Corona Virus Prevention education. Starbard said the town He also said that the E2, Rutland Tanker 1 and North 18 membersduced that serveshimself fiveduced towns.to thehimself two select-to the twoAbout select- 13% continued with has no way to collectDepartment any of the Department of Elementary of Elementary and grantand of $94,762.50 were expend- Brookfield Rapid Intervention He menexplained present, to themen selectmen Eliot present, Starbard Eliot and Starbardremote and learning. The sixth grade, Secondary EducationSecondary (DESE) Education was (DESE) edwas in full, as was a Corona Virus Team responded to the first alarm. that his Matthewfocus if elected Broderick.Matthew would be James Broderick.See Erhard SELECTMEN, Jamesmiddle Erhard page and 7 high school students a far too powerfula far too bureaucracy. powerful bureaucracy.Relief Fund School Reopening of Mutual aid towns coming to the Turley Publications Photo by Amber King, an intern from Quabbin Regional High School. of Sturbridgeof is Sturbridgealso a running is also as aa runningspent as the a school year in a hybrid DESE adoptedDESE common adopted core common state core state$431,775. aid of BarreThe withband Crawdad the second E Creek held their sixth annual bonfire and food drive on Saturday, Feb. 8 at American Legion Post 2. RepublicanRepublican for the senate for seat.the senatemodel seat. of two days in class and standards initiativestandards without initiative a vote without a voteThe district also received a alarm were Paxton, Westminster Valanzola saidValanzola he hoped said to visithe hoped the tothree visit theat home remotely until the of the legislatureof the orlegislature input from or input fromRural School Aid grant in FY 20 and Athol engines, Gardner ladder Stateselectmen funds inselectmen all 28 towns in allused in 28 the townsstate into theeducation commissioner of $242,602.70 and $212,419.67 school districts.school districts.Selectman Selectman truck and tankers from Hardwick, Senate district.Senate He district.stated that He hestatedordered that he all students back in the in FY21. Duval said the district Starbard saidStarbard that he didsaid not that agree he did not agree Petersham, QRSDNew Braintree to hold and promoteserved two servedterms regional ontwo the terms Wales on theclassroom Wales with a full-remote also received ESSER grants. Oakham. Since the fire location State approves Pathfinder roof project optionwith the available. incomewith basedthe income net school based net school Board of SelectmenBoard of and Selectmen is currently and is currently The district expended in full an was outside publicof the town budget hydrant about 62 percent of the project cost acceptance of the cost, site, type, spendingSuperintendent formulaspending that formula determines Muir that said determines Construction chairman of thechairman Tantasqua of the Regional Tantasqua Regional ESSER 1 grant of $171,150. The zone, firefighters established a or $2,003,781 of $3,273,620, with scope and timeline for the pro- partnerships 6-feethow much spacing ahow town muchremained must a spendtown in muston most spend on hearing expected to begin the remaining $1,269,839 borne by posed project,” wrote John School Committee,School aCommittee, committee aof committee of deadline to spend the ESSER II tanker shuttle and set water bags up Pathfinder’s member towns, based McCarthy, executive director of Technology, health munities that benefit instanceseducation.from the 37 pro- Starbardateducation. the elementary said Starbard the town level.said the towngrant of $719,718 was June 30, at the intersectionBARRE of Winship - The RoadQuabbin late summer on enrollment. the MSBA in a Jan. 29 letter to Dr. 18 members that18 members serves jectsfive that slatedtowns. serves to receive fiveAt fundingtowns. the from middle/high school, the the $4 million Communityhas noInnovation way hasto collectno way any to collectof the any of the and Jackson RegionalLane. SchoolThe BarreDistrict (QRSD)Fire Pathfinder’s member towns Gerald Paist, superintendent-direc- networksHe advanced explainedHe to explainedthe selectmen to the selectmensocial distancing between stu- See QRSD, page 5 School Committee will meet on By Douglas Farmer include Palmer, tor of the Pathfinder regional dis- that his focusthat if hiselected focusChallenge would if elected (CIC) be grant would program.See be SELECTMEN,See SELECTMEN, page 7 page 7 Department Thursday,Face book Feb. 27 atpost 6:30 p.m.said, at the Staff Writer Blog about it in Ware, Belchertown, trict. “Upon receipt of the certified By Emily Thurlow “The CIC program is a major Quabbin Regional School District our reader forum Staff Writer component of the Patrick “This was the first time the new Turley PublicationsTurley Photo Publications by AmberGranby, PhotoKing, Hardwick, anby internAmber from King,votes Quabbin an interndemonstrating Regional from Quabbin High School. Regionallocal High School. non-hydrant districtEducational alarm Support was Center, used 872 PALMER – After receiving Monson, New approval, the MSBA and the dis- Turley Publications Photos by EllenorAdministration's Downer commitment to pro- South St. At the conclusion of school Thisformal property approval for funding on 1000 of the West St.,Braintree, Barre Oakhamwas thetrict scene will execute of a aproject two-alarm funding fireThrough last aThursday, program that isAprilvide cities9. and towns with the tools to The band CrawdadThesince band beingE Crawdad Creek implemented.”committee held E Creek theirbusiness, sixthheld a public theirannual budget sixth bonfireproject annual andfrom bonfire foodthe Massachusetts drive and foodon Saturday, drive on Feb.andSaturday, Warren. 8 at American Feb. 8agreement at LegionAmerican which Post will Legion set2. forth thePost 2.intended to support regionalization effectively manage resourcesRuggles and pro- wins seat on select hearing on the Quabbin Regional School Building Authority www.gazetteforum. and other cost-saving initiatives that vide services to their residents,” said 5C3 arrived on scene at 1000 fire. Overhaul is one of thewordpress.com last “Pursuant to the terms and conditions pursuant to will change the way local govern- Secretary of Administration and West St. and Schoolfound District a fully FY15 involvedbudget will be steps(MSBA), in the a new firefighting roof will be placed process. terms of the MSBA’s which the district will receive its held. The public is invited to attend. over the heads of staff and students Accelerated Repair Program, the grant from the MSBA.” ments doState business to maintainState service fundsFinance Glen funds Shor. “Thisboard, usedprogram used sewerto to commission 1½-story wood frame vacant dwell- A copy of the FY2015 budget will atIn Pathfinder addition Regional to the Vocational fully involveddistrict has 90 days to acquire and Within days of the receipt of delivery and stretch every taxpayer provides an opportunity for neigh-By Paula Ouimette votes for sewer commissioner ing along withbe available numerous for review vehicles, at the Central Technical High School in Palmer dollar as far as possible, the towns of boring communities to build part- house, the fire also spread certifyto three local approval for an appro- the letter, a preliminary meeting Staff Writer with 292, with Young receiving campers andOffice, brush 872 Southin theSt. after yard. 12 p.m. campers,by the end offour the year.cars, a shed, priationa trailer and all other necessary Palmer, Monson, Brimfield, Holland QRSDQRSD to hold to(noon) hold on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. MSBA is expected to cover local votes or approvals showing See ROOF PROJECT, page 8 and Wales will be among those com- See CIC GRANT, page 8 212. Ruggles was sworn in as Heavy smoke was visibleState from the approves Pathfinder roof project promotepromote regional regional Stateand an areaapproves of brush. All were Pathfinder a roof project HARDWICK – The town selectman and sewer commis- Station One. total loss. The cause of the fire has publicpublic budgetBarre E4budget and incoming com- about 62 percentabout of 62 the percent project of cost the projectacceptance cost ofacceptance the cost, ofsite, the type, cost, site, type, of Hardwick held their annu- sioner after the election. When ConstructionConstructionnot been determined and the fire Chocolates and so many to pick al election on Monday, April reached for comment about the panies mountedKaren a defense Anderson attack is currently of Orange underor investigation$2,003,781 announcesor of$2,003,781 $3,273,620,of of her$3,273,620,with scope with and timelinescope and for timeline the pro- for thepartnerships pro- partnerships 12 at Hardwick Elementary election, Ruggles said, “I would hearinghearingand a second alarm wasexpected called. Allexpected tothe begin Barre to Fire begin Department,the remainingthe $1,269,839Barre remaining borne$1,269,839 by posed borne byproject,”posed wroteproject,” John wrote John companies oncandidacy the scene worked for on state representativePathfinder’s Pathfinder’smember towns, member based towns,McCarthy, based executiveMcCarthy, director executive of director of munitiesSchool. that munitiesbenefitThe fromonly that thebenefit contested37 pro- from the 37 pro-like to start by thanking Kenan Police Department and the State Technology,Technology, health healthraces on the ballot were for the Young for his years of service to BARRE extinguishment-BARRE The Quabbin- The ORANGEand Quabbinoverhaul.late - Karen Anderson,summer Duelate a Trooperssqueezed summer between assigned increasingon to enrollment. prices the Statetionson enrollment. thatFire unreasonably hinderthe MSBA inthe a Jan.MSBA 29 letter in a Jan. to Dr. 29 letter to Dr. jects slated tojects receive slated funding to receive from funding from Regional SchoolRegionalto Districtthe Schoolamount (QRSD) Republican,District of contents (QRSD) announced located her candi- of the necessities, food, clothing them.” thethree-year $4 millionthe Community $4term million for Innovation Community Board Innovationof Hardwick. Also, I want to thank dacy for the 2nd Franklin District Marshalsand shelter, onoffice. the one handPathfinder’s and “WePathfinder’s havemember a serious towns problem:memberGerald towns Paist,Gerald superintendent-direc- Paist, superintendent-direc-networksnetworks advanced advanced School Committeewithin will the meet dwelling, on the fire departBy Douglas- Farmer ChallengeSelectmen (CIC)Challenge andgrant three-yearprogram. (CIC) grant program. term everyone for coming out to vote School CommitteeState will Representative meet on seat. She moreBy Douglasand more taxesFarmer on the other. too includeoften the people includePalmer, in office nowtorPalmer, of the Pathfindertor of the regional Pathfinder dis- regional dis- for Gilbertville-Wheelwright on election day. I am looking Thursday, Feb.Thursday, 27ment at 6:30 hadFeb. p.m. 27an atdeclared, excavator the6:30 p.m.“For too at brought longthe the needs Staffin of WriterWhen StaffI am the Writer RepresentativeBlog about for it in haveWare,Blog been about only itBelchertown, in interestedWare, in Belchertown, play-trict. “Upon trict.receipt “Upon of the receipt certified of the certified By Emily ThurlowBy Emily Thurlow “The CIC program“The CIC is aprogram major is a major our reader forum Sewer Commissioner, both held forward to these new challenges, to assists with overhaul andour to districtren- the people of this district I will ing ourpolitical reader forum games for their own Staff Writer Staff Writer component componentof the Patrickof the Patrick Quabbin RegionalQuabbin School Regional District School Districthave been work to reduce our taxes to the benefitGranby, instead Hardwick,of standingGranby, up Hardwick,forvotes demonstratingvotes demonstrating local local by incumbent Kenan Young. and the opportunity to serve the der the building safe. Overhaul is A 1-½ story wood frame Administration's commitment to pro- EducationalEducational Support Center, Support 872 Center, 872PALMERignored by the –PALMER Afterminimum receiving level – After essential receiving for good the Monson,people they are supposedMonson,New to rep- approval,New theapproval, MSBA andthe MSBAthe dis- and the dis- NewcomerAdministration's H. Robert commitment Ruggles to pro-people of Hardwick. The Board the process of searching forpeople hidden who government.vacant I will dwelling, fight to protect a shedresent,” and Anderson charged. “I won't South St. At theSouth conclusion St. At the of conclusion school of formalschool approvalformal for approvalfunding offor the funding of the Braintree, OakhamBraintree, trictOakham will executetrict willa project execute funding a project fundingThrough a Throughprogram athat program is vide receivedthat cities is and thevide towns majority cities with and the townsof tools the withto votes the toolswill to be meeting soon and we fire extension on a fire scene.are supposed It is ournumerous elderly and those vehicles, on fixed campersbe just one of the good old boys on committee business,committee a public business, budget a public projectbudgetto befrom repre-project the incomesMassachusetts from from the the Massachusetts spiraling costs of Beaconand Hill. Warren. I knowand that Warren.state gov-agreement whichagreement will set which forth will the set forthintended the to supportintended regionalization to support regionalizationeffectivelyfor selectman manageeffectively resources with manage 310,and resourcespro- while and pro-can begin to move forward on used in conjunction with sentingsalvage us on food, andmedicine brush and housing.” locatedwww.gazetteforum. inernmentwww.gazetteforum. Barre can be made to work better and other cost-savingand other initiatives cost-saving that initiativesvide services that videto their services residents,” to their said residents,” said hearing on thehearing Quabbin on the Regional Quabbin RegionalSchool BuildingSchool BuildingAuthority Authoritywordpress.com wordpress.com“Pursuant to“Pursuant the terms to theand conditionsterms and pursuantconditions to pursuant to Young received 203. Ruggles operations to reduce loss(MSBA), causeBeacon a new byHill. roof will“There be areplaced many werenon-govern- a totaland I loss.will work to see that it does.” will change willthe waychange local the govern- way localSecretary govern- ofSecretary Administration of Administration and and See ELECTION, page 6 School DistrictSchool FY15 District budget FY15 will bebudget will beWe (MSBA),need ment a agenciesnew roof that will do bewonderful placed termsAnderson, of herthe husband, termsMSBA’s of Robert thewhich MSBA’s the districtwhich willthe districtreceive willits receive its also received the majority of the held. The publicheld. is Theinvited public to attend. is invited to attend.over thesomeone headsover who of thestaffwork heads and meeting studentsof thestaff needs and ofAccelerated students the peo- andAccelerated Repair their five Program, sons Repairand a daughterthe Program,grant fromthe thegrant MSBA.” from the MSBA.” ments do businessments to do maintain business service to maintainFinance service GlenFinance Shor. “This Glen Shor.program “This program A copy of the AFY2015 copy of budget the FY2015 will budgetat Pathfinderwillwill be moreat Regional Pathfinderple of Vocationalour Regional communities Vocationaldistrict and help haslive 90district indays Orange. hasto acquire She90 daysis the and tofourth acquireWithin and daysWithin of the daysreceipt of ofthe receiptdelivery of and deliverystretch every and stretch taxpayer everyprovides taxpayer an opportunityprovides an foropportunity neigh- for neigh- Karen Anderson responsive to people in ways that are both more generation of her family to live in be available forbe availablereview at forthe reviewCentral at the CentralTechnicalthe district's HighTechnical Schooleffective High in and Palmer School more efficient incertify Palmer than localOrange certifyapproval and local has for deep approvalan affectionappro- for for thean appro- letter, a thepreliminary letter, a preliminarymeeting meetingdollar as far asdollar possible, as far the as townspossible, of theboring towns communitiesof boring communities to build part- to build part- Office, 872 SouthOffice, St. 872 after South 12 needs.p.m.St. after I will 12tirelesslyby p.m. the endwork oftoby pro-the the year. similarend of government the year. programs.priation As a andthepriation areaall andother its and people. necessary all other necessary Palmer, Monson,Palmer, Brimfield, Monson, Holland Brimfield, Holland (noon) on Tuesday,(noon)Outgoing Feb. on Tuesday, 25, 2014. Feb.tect our 25, children. 2014. I willMSBAselectman work to is cre- expectedMSBAstate Representative isto expected cover I offerswill to work cover to The suggestionAnderson family is active See ROOF list PROJECT,See ROOF page PROJECT, 8USDA pageand Wales 8 willand beputs Wales among will those be amongcom-sewer those com-See project CIC GRANT,See CIC page GRANT, 8on page hold 8 ate an economic environment that have our state governmentlocal encour- votesin orlocala numberapprovals votes of local or showing approvalsorganizations showing and Sewer Commission was held Board of Selectmen Chair By Ellenorwelcomes Downer job creation in our dis- andage these half. NGO's It andwas I will not work just to the pan- used to make IDs for all town Emergency trict. Too many of us are being eliminate any unnecessary regula- See ANDERSON, page 9 Wednesday, March 31, at 12:07 Kenan Young read from the Staff Writer demic, but the town hired a new employees. p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Over email, in which Lerch gave an town administrator. He thanked meeting held Letter of support 50 people attended the remote overview of the project and the BARRE – Outgoing select- the town administrator Jessica ChocolatesChocolates and so andTurleymany Publications so to Photomany bypick Genevieve to Fraser pick KarenKaren Anderson Anderson of Orange ofChamber Orange announces eyes volunteerannounces standoutsherThe herRutland Board of meeting. USDA’s requirement that the con- man Matthew GreenUrban Energyoffered Tipsa list Sizer and appreciated inter- Kay Berry writes out a minimum bid for itemsBy Paulain the chocolate Ouimette auction held on Sunday, Feb. 9 Barre Energy Committee of the Year, of anyoneSelectmen from the requested a letter of USDA Director Jennifer tract with Eagle Hill School be of nine items for the selecboard imAwards town toadministrator be presented Heather at the First Congregational Parish, Unitarian inStaff Petersham. Writer Proceeds from the chocolate auc- Chamber towns supportof Belchertown, from tionthe will Barre benefit Boardthe church building maintenance fund. Lerch sent an email to all par- bought out by the town, and the candidacycandidacyto consider for at hisBeautiful state lastfor icicles meeting and staterepresentative prob- Monroeat representativeApril 26for dinner the time sheBrimfield, spent Brookfield,of Selectmen East requesting the lematic ice dams? If you have HARDWICK –The town ties involved in the $1.8 million school restored to full payment Monday, April 5. here and of course, AndrewBrookfield, Hardwick,Department Holland, of Conservations ORANGE - ORANGEKaren Anderson, - Karenicicles a Anderson, squeezedhanging ora between icesqueezed dam increasing betweenBy prices increasingDouglas Farmertions prices that unreasonablytionsMonson, that New unreasonably Braintree, hinder North hinder received a notice from the USDA contract settlement between the status for sewer use. Lerch said a Republican, Republican,announcedSelectman herannounced candi- issues,Urban heritof is optedacandi-the sure necessities, sign to youof not theare necessities,food,Golas. clothing HeStafffood, Writerpraised them.”clothing thethem.”Brookfield, town Palmer,and RecreationSpencer, not demolish the wasting money to melt the Petersham annuallast townweek announcing theBarre nearly totown hold of Hardwick and Eagle Hill response from Eagle Hill School’s seek re-election and instead ran accountant,PALMER — JeanFor every Joel active andWales, town Ware, Warren and West dacy for thedacy 2nd forFranklin the 2nd District Franklinsnow onand your District roofshelter, by heatand on loss. theshelter, one onhand the and one hand“We and have a“We serious have problem:remains a serious of problem: the old Rutland Prison School. The USDA required the Board of Trustees to the town’s group or organization in town, Brookfield. $30 million sewer project would for a term onThe the payback planning for insulation board is clerk, Ellen Glidden. He said he Camps on DCRelection land. Barreis set for March 3 rabies clinic State RepresentativeState Representative seat. She seat.more Sheand moremore taxes and onmorethere the are taxes other. a number on thetooof key other.often volun- thetoo people oftenLast inyear’sthe office people winner now in wasoffice now be put on hold because the town contract with Eagle Hill School be request for a contract settlement in the April 5fairly election. short, considering His first the thinks Andrea Mastrototoro was declared, “Fordeclared, too long “For the tooneeds long of theWhen needs Iof am Whenthe Representative I amteers the behind Representative forit, from havechurch beengroupsfor onlyhaveBobbie interested been McAvoy only selectmenofin interestedWare, play- for her instructedin play- PETERSHAM town admin - - The position once again. Ellen Anderson BARRE - The town of Barre high cost of energy. It has been has been unable to have Eagle settled before they could release was required. Instead, Lerch bullet on the list was to purchase extremelylike the United crucial Church of for Ware thework board in holding istrator collections Sizer for toPetersham draw Annualup a Town letter Election of 20 Dana Road has taken out will hold a rabies and microchip our districtbelowour freezing thedistrict people for quite theaof while thispeople district of this I will districting I political will ing games political for theirgames own for their own funds to start the almost $30 mil- said in her email, she received a and the First Church of Monson to troops overseas. At the time, she will be held on March 3. The papersHill to challengeSchool for theagree seat. to takeclinic a on $1.8 Saturday, March 29 from a hybrid vehicleresulting inif verythere little meltingwas of health and building commis- of support to the Rutland Board have beenhavework been to reducework our to reducetaxescivic organizations to our the taxes likebenefit theto Palmerthe insteadbenefitsaid of that standing instead she was ofthrilledup standingfor to be up forBoard of Selectmen seat currently millionOther positions buy-out on the to bal- end 9the to 11sewer a.m. at thelion Barre project DPW that includes work in response from Eagle Hill School additional funding.from the suns The warmth. second Compare sioner departments. Selectmen Lions Club and the Belchertown nominated, but didn’tof Selectmen believe she inheld its by Timobjection Clark, who hasto sub- lot, which are all three year terms Building, 441 WheelwrightGilbertville, Road. Wheelwright and the Headmaster, Dr. PJ McDonald. ignored by thetheignored snowminimum on by the the roof level ofminimum your essential level for essential good thefor peoplegood theythe arepeople supposed they are to rep-supposed to rep- agreement between the two par- one was to provide 50% credit of GregFair Committee,O’Sullivan said andQuaboag Dylanwas Clarkas deserving demolition. of the award as mitted his resignation as of March and signed by the incumbents are Second Chance Animal Shelter will people whoheatedpeople housegovernment. whoto an unheatedgovernment. I will fight toI will protect fight toresent,” protect Andersonresent,” charged. Anderson “I won'tcharged. “I won't ties. Hardwick Common. According to According to Lerch’s email, “EHS town fees paid by businesses in thankedHills Chamber Urban of Commercefor his serviceothers in theto community. 3, will have a contest. Nancy Allen Moderator – Bart Wendell, Board be providing rabies vaccines for dogs garage, this will tell you how s are supposedare supposedour elderlyour and elderly those(QHCC) onand fixed Presidentthose onLennybe justfixed Weake. one ofbe the justAnd good one that oldof is the justboys goodthe on quality oldPole boys petition onof 17 Common Street has taken of SelectmenAfter –receiving Frederik Marsh, notificationand cats for the only $12.the Microchipping email that Lerch sent, the sta- has not accepted the intended 2020 and 2021energy as efficient an economicyour house is or the town. These are the people that – for the that Weake said the committeeSelectmen that out unanimouslypapers to fill the term. Dana Treasurer – Dana Robinson, Board will also be availabletus for $20of includ-the project is now on hold developmentto be repre- isincentive. tonot. beincomes repre- The from thirdincomes the spiraling from the costs spiraling of Beacon costs of Hill.Beacon I know Hill.that stateI know gov- that state gov- project was now on hold, an emer- most part – Costay nservationin the background judges Citizen of approvedthe Year nomina- the twoKennan National of 404 North GridMain Street of Health – Kaye Cousens, ing registration. Dogsas anmust agreement be on was not reached one wassenting to usput onsenting moneyfood, us asidemedicine on food,each and medicine housing.” and housing.”ernment can ernmentbetions made is looking canto work be for. made better to work betterhas notified the Town Clerk, Diana Petershamgency Schoolmeeting Committee of –the leashBoard and cats of must be in carriers. If a See SEWER PROJECT, when the mediaCommission shows up at an pole petitions for Depot Road. with Eagle Hill School. year Beaconfor the Hill.town’sBeacon 250th Hill.“There anniver are many“There- non-govern-event are but many are a vitalnon-govern-and part Iof will bring- workand to I“These willsee thatwork people it todoes.” are see the that ones it does.”Cooley, of his intention to run as a RussellSelectmen, Fontaine, Planning Finance Board – Committeepet is eligible for a three year vaccine, page 8 We need ment agencies that doing Chairwonderful community of activities the toAnderson, Conservationlife. that her don’t husband, do it forDepartment theRobert recognition ofwrite-in Public for the position. Works John Lawson and Planning Board people bring prior vaccine paperwork sary in 2024. TheWe fourthneed one mentwas agencies that do wonderful but withoutAnderson, whose her diligence husband, the Robert The Board of Assessors will – Fraser Sinclair. The position of with them. 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Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. 911 Memorialwill be more Committee.will plebe moreof our communitiesple of ourusenominations communities anda town help for thevehicle liveand 2014 helpinCitizen Orange.forlive inspec inShe Orange. is- thelocations. fourthShe is the fourth Theresponsive fifth bullet to people was toin wayscheck that are both more generation of her family to live in Karen AndersonKaren Anderson responsive to people intions. ways thatHe aresaid both the more commissiongeneration of her familyUse of to townlive in property Petersham broadband project complete withthe town district's counselthe district'seffective regarding andeffective more a hasefficient and aboutmore than efficient fiveOrange inspections than and Orangehas deep per and affection has deep for affection for needs. I will tirelesslyloan programwork to pro- to hooksimilar upgovernment cable programs. As a the area and its people. Selectmen approved the needs. 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Round Town Stetson students busy with gardening Hubbardston Ellenor Downer Ellenor Downer 413-967-3505 [email protected] Food pantry to hold Hikes planned at distribution April 15 Fieldstone farm Barre Food Pantry’s evening distribution will occur Hubbardston Open Space Committee and East Thursday, April 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. Clients will line Quabbin Land Trust invite individuals and families up in their vehicles on Park Street and proceed into for a community hike at Fieldstone Farm on Lombard the right hand (east) entrance driveway of the Barre Road. The one-mile walk begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Congregational Church. They will remain in their cars. April 24. Rain date is Sunday, April 25. People They’ll drive up and be checked in by a volunteer, then will have another opportunity to enjoy this trail on continue up to the church building where their grocer- Saturday, May 22 at 1 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, ies will be put into the trunk or way back of their vehi- May 23. Fieldstone Farm is near the Audubon Society cle by volunteers. in Princeton. Eventually the hope is to connect with the Girl Scouts outdoor skills Mid State Trail and Mt. Wachusett. Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Nomination papers invites girls and their guardian to an Intro to Outdoor Nomination papers are available now through Skills event for girls currently in pre-kindergarten and Tuesday, April 20 for the Annual Town Election to kindergarten, who are not yet Girl Scout members. It be held June 8. Nomination papers may be picked will be held Saturday, April 17 from 3-4 p.m. at the up at the Town Clerk’s office by appointment. Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park St. Girls will People may call 978-928-1400, extension 202 or earn their first Girl Scout patch while learning basic email [email protected] to schedule an campfire building techniques, first aid and jackknife appointment. safety. Sign up is at http://bit.ly/GSoutdoor. A minimum of 20 signatures of registered vot- Space is limited. All COVID safety precautions will ers in Hubbardston are required. Papers must be be followed. This is an outdoor event, dress accord- returned by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4. The fol- ingly. RSVP and register at: http://bit.ly/GSoutdoor. Turley Publications Courtesy Photo lowing offices will be on the ballot: selectboard (2 For more information, people may contact GSCWM Stetson school health/PE educator Thanh received a grant to purchase a tower positions), board of assessors, planning board (2 recruitment manager Tammy Gilpatrick at tgillpat- for hydroponic gardening. The plants have been growing inside and will be moved positions), board of health (2 positions), Quabbin [email protected] or 508-749-3639. outside soon. Also on campus is an old hoop house, which maintenance is fixing Regional School District Committee (2 positions), Post 2 hall rentals now available up and will cover with plastic so students can use it again. Not seen in the photo finance committee, cemetery commission, trustees Effective immediately and in accordance with is the school garden, which is being weeded and getting ready for the seedlings of public library (2 positions), housing authority (4 Governor Baker’s directives, American Legion Barre and plants. positions) and park commissioner. All terms are for Post 2, 450 South Barre Road, will be available for three-years except the planning board and two of the rentals. People should call 978-355-2730. four positions on the housing authority, which are five-year and a 4-year. Town wide cleanup ‘Kindergarten Food pantry to hold distribution April 15 On Saturday, April 17, citizens of Hubbardston will work together to make their town a better place readiness kits’ offered BARRE – The Barre Food of the Barre Congregational one well. during the third annual Keep Hubbardston Beautiful Pantry’s will hold an evening Church. Volunteers should not arrive Town wide Cleanup. Volunteers from the KHB BARRE – MOC will offer “Kindergarten Readiness distribution Thursday, April 15 They will remain in their on April 15 without first con- Committee will be at the Curtis Recreation Field Kits” to CFCE families, who have children entering kin- from 5:30-7 p.m. cars. They’ll drive up and be tacting either Dave Petrovick at from 8 a.m. to noon to welcome people who’ve dergarten in the fall 2021. As they have since last checked in by a volunteer, then 978-355-4519 or Chuck Radlo at picked up trash and direct them toward the big red The kits are funded by the Mass. Department of spring’s distributions, in order continue up to the church build- 978-355-6463. dumpster, generously provided by Pleasant View Early Education and Care and offer a variety of tools to maintain safe physical dis- ing where their groceries will be Because conditions have been Waste Disposal. People who participate in the Town needed to help teach counting, addition and subtrac- tances between volunteers put into the trunk or wayback of changing rapidly, people should wide Cleanup will each receive a gift of a fresh tion, word building, handwriting, beginning reading and between volunteers and their vehicle by volunteers. continue to check for updates on sapling in honor of Earth Day, courtesy of R.S. and much more. The kits are available to families clients, April15 will again Based on the success of dis- the Barre Food Pantry website Clapham Tree Service. from the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Oakham, New be “drive-through” style dis- tributions over the past year, the at http://www.barrefoodbank. Girl Scout bottle drive Braintree, Hubbardston, Gardner, Templeton, Fitchburg, tributions. Clients will line up food pantry volunteers believe org/index.htm the Barre Food The Girl Scouts will be at the Curtis Recreation Ashburnham and Westminster. in their vehicles on Park Street this “drive-through” style is the Pantry Facebook page at https:// Field on Saturday, April 17 to collect donations of Families may register at www.mocinc.org/kinder- and proceed into the right safest possible way to get food www.facebook.com/Barre-Food- returnable bottles and cans. This fundraiser helps sup- gartenkit. After registration, a CFCE coordinator will hand (east) entrance driveway to clients and to help keep every- Pantry-100156068300314/. port troop activities. reach out to coordinate pick-up and confirm the date Senior center for the virtual parent workshop, which accompanies The Hubbardston Senior Center drive through food the kits. Workshops are being offered May 19 at 6 p.m. and eggs will still be in place on Thursday mornings. and June 9 at 6 p.m. For more information, parents Tri-Parish Community Church news Masks will be in place properly and distancing will be or guardians may contact [email protected], NEW BRAINTREE – in Maine for the summer. She Deacon Marguerite Crevier. followed. [email protected], [email protected] or clap- The Tri-Parish Community will be greatly missed as her On May 2, Tri-Parish ser- [email protected]. Church bid farewell to the genuine Christian manner of vices will begin at the Stone guest pastor, Rev. Kathleen preaching has inspired both Church in Gilbertville. All Fitzgibbons at the April 11 young and older to return to services start at 10 a.m. with Congregational church service in the New Braintree church. masks and social distancing. Places to go... Congregational Church. Rev. There are two more ser- For further information or Fitzgibbon has been assisting vices at the New Braintree questions, people may leave to hold drive-thru Things to do... the Tri-Parish in obtaining a Congregational Church: a message at 508-867-3306 permanent, part-time minister April 18 to be led by Jennifer and someone will get back to chicken barbecue and now returns to her church Pollard and April 25 with them. BARRE – The Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park St., will hold a drive thru chicken barbe- cue Saturday, May 1. Pick up time is 5-5:30 p.m. Cost is adults $12 and children under 12, $5. 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Public Meetings Can you identify these men? Oakham Note: Many meetings are closed to the Ellenor Downer public or will be held remotely. [email protected] BARRE Barre Housing Authority – April 15 and May 6 at 3 p.m. Library offers new Barre Finance Committee – April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Sewer Commission – April 15 at 7 p.m. Board of Assessors – April 20 at 6 p.m. online calendar Board of Selectmen – April 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Fobes Memorial Library announces the new Planning Board – April 20 at 7 p.m. online calendar is up on its new website and ready to Cemetery Commission – April 22 at 11 a.m. be used. Programs include touch-a-truck, fairy houses Conservation Committee – April 27 at 7 p.m. and Dino habitats, story times, DIY beeswax wraps, Historical Commission – May 3 at 7 p.m. meet the candidates night and more. Registration will Felton Field Commission – May 4 at 6:30 p.m. be required for all programs and can be done through Council on Aging – May 5 at 1 p.m. the new online calendar. Registration for most pro- QRSD Special Ed Subcommittee – May 7 at 9 a.m. grams opens two weeks in advance. Masks will be required for all program attend- HARDWICK ees ages 2 plus. All programs will be held outdoors Gilbertville Water District – April 20 at 5:30 p.m. and will be weather dependent. Special events will Finance Committee – April 26 at 5:30 p.m. have scheduled rain dates, but many regular pro- Board of Selectmen – April 26 at 6:30 p.m. grams will not. Due to continued library closures Conservation Commission – April 28 at 6:30 p.m. and limited program offerings in surrounding towns, Recycling Commission – May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Oakham residents will have priority registration for Board of Health – May 6 at 6:30 p.m. the first 48 hours after program registration opens. Paige Library Trustees – May 6 at 7 p.m. Out of town patrons are welcome to register at any Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer Commissioners – time, but their registrations will not be approved May 10 at 6 p.m. Turley Publications Submitted Photo unless there is still space after the 48 hour period Council on Aging – May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Chéri Smith submitted this photo of a group of Barre men, who used to work for has passed. If registration is full then they will be Gilbertville Public Library – May 14 at 4 p.m. Massachusetts Electric circa 1960s/1970s. She asked readers if they can identify added to the wait list. The majority of the programs any of the men in the photo. The man second from the left is her grandfather, Bill are funded by the Friends of the Fobes Memorial HUBBARDSTON Smith. People may email [email protected] if they can identify any of the men Library, Inc., a group that runs on donations and rev- Planning Board – April 15 and May 6 at 6:30 p.m. and I will forward the information to Chéri Smith. enue from fundraisers. Select Board – April 26, May 10 and May 24 Kids’ Art Gallery seeks new artists at 6:30 p.m. The kids’ art gallery at the Fobes Memorial Library, Open Space Committee – April 27 and May 25 4 Maple St.,is looking for a new artist. Children and at 7 p.m. teens of all ages are encouraged to submit six pieces of Historical Commission – May 1 at 10 a.m. Bigelow library to host presentations art for the mini kids’ art gallery. Artwork should fit an Conservation Commission – May 4 at 7 p.m. 8.5” x 11”’ frame and be oriented vertically. Planning Board May 6 at 6:30 p.m. The Bigelow Free Public Rregister at http://bigelowli- successful career in Boston StoryWalk Library will host a zoom brary.org/calendar/to receive to create a more meaning- StoryWalk begins in front of the library next to PETERSHAM presentation onWednesday, the Zoom meeting invitation. ful, purpose-driven life on the hydrangea tree and continues down towards the Board of Health – April 15 and May 6 at 7 p.m. April 21 at 6:30 p.m. entitled Wednesday, April 28 at a 66-acre homestead in the library’s patio. The StoryWalk continues counterclock- Planning Board – April 22 at 7 p.m. Nichewaug “Armchair Travels with Steve 6:30 p.m. the library will woods of Vermont with her wise around Wright Field and ends back up next to the Inn and Academy Committee 2020 – Farrar- Exploring the Rocky host “Achieving Financial husband and their two young library. Children may stop in at the library afterwards April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain National Parks.” Independence Through daughters. Prior to follow- for a themed take home activity kit. Open Space and Recreation Committee – M This is part four of “arm- Simple Living” with author ing her calling as a writer Upcoming StoryWalks are “Little Bot and Sparrow” ay 4 at 6:30 p.m. chair traveling via Zoom” Elizabeth Willard Thames and homesteader, she worked by Jake Parker now through April 20 with a craft kit Conservation Commission – May 4 at 7:30 p.m. program with travel expert (a.k.a. Mrs. Frugalwoods). for ten years in the non-prof- – cardboard robots and “Touch the Brightest Star” by Cemetery Commission – May 13 at 7 p.m. Steve Farrar. In this presen- Elizabeth Willard Thames, it sector as a fundraiser and Christie Matheson April 21 through May 4 with a craft tation participants will be better known as Mrs. communications manager. kit – paper bag stars. RUTLAND exploring the national parks Frugalwoods, is the creator of Thames received a BA from Town election information Finance Committee – April 15 at 6 p.m. systems collectively known the award-winning personal the University of Kansas Christine Mardirosian, town clerk, announces the Earthworks Board – April 15 at 6:30 p.m. as “The Rocky Mountain finance blog, Frugalwoods. and an MA from American last day to register to vote in the town election set for Conservation Commission – April 17 at 10 a.m. Parks,” which includes the com and author of the book, University. You can follow Monday, May 17 is Tuesday, April 27. The follow- Planning Board Public Hearing – April 27 Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Meet The Frugalwoods: her on Instagram, Twitter, and ing positions will be on the ballot: three-year term at 6:55 p.m. Tetons, Black Canyon, Rocky Achieving Financial Facebook. for selectman, town clerk, assessor, board of health, Planning Board Public Hearing – April 27 Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Independence Through People may register at library trustee, cemetery commission, school commit- at 7:20 p.m. Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Simple Living. In 2016, at http://bigelowlibrary.org/cal- tee and tree warden; two-year term for assessor and Mountain and White Sands, age 32, she reached finan- endar/to receive the Zoom cemetery commission; one-year term constable and national parks. People may cial independence and left a meeting invitation. five-year term planning board. Church news The Oakham Congregational Church will hold in Barre Dining Center person Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Social distancing Postponements and cancellations will be followed and masks must be worn. Sunday BARRE — Elder Services of Worcester School meets downstairs in Fellowship Hall. All are Area Nutrition Program welcomes guests to due to the coronavirus pandemic welcome. dine at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Road. The following meals will be The Three County Fair, certs and festivals. The Three er and the SBA. For more served for the week of April 19. Northampton, closed its office County Fair entered 2020 on information, people may visit Meal sites are closed and there are only for the winter season and solid ground after complet- www.3countyfair.com. Barre Family Pharmacy Meals on Wheels deliveries. instituted staff cuts and fur- ing 2019 as its most suc- loughs to help the 202-year- cessful year since horse rac- With the current and near 547 Summer Street, Barre Volunteers are needed at the Barre din- 978-355-2359 ing site. Volunteers are needed for Meals old organization survive the ing ended at the fairgrounds future Covid 19 param- on Wheels (mileage reimbursement) and in extended shutdown of the fair- in 2005, thanks to a widely eters from the CDC, the Call Today for an the kitchen. People should contact 978-355- grounds due to the COVID- attended Labor Day weekend Home Builder & Remodelers 5027. 19 health crisis. The cuts will fair, and another full slate of Association of Western Easy Prescription Transfer MON. – Patriots Day No meal served affect each staff member, and horse shows and festivals. Massachusetts, along with the includes a fourteen percent But with reoccurring oper- Eastern States Exposition, has After Hours: 508-864-6540 TUES. – Teriyaki beef, steamed rice, mybarrepharmacy.com California blend vegetables, pineapple, for- salary reduction for senior ational expenses and more postponed the March Home Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; tune cookie, whole wheat bread management and staggered than one million dollars in Show 2021: the “Original” Sat. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. WED. – Chicken Milano, wild rice, spin- furloughs for all employees. lost 2020 event revenue, the Western Mass Home and ach, mixed fruit, pumpernickel bread Furloughs could be extended fair will run out of reserves Garden Show to Aug. 20 – 22, THURS. – Salisbury steak with gravy, if the fairgrounds are unable sooner rather than later. The 2021. 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Editorial Guest Column Earth Day Field Notes celebrates 51 years Firearms aafety This year Earth Day celebrates its 51st anniver- sary. Earth Day was the idea of Gaylord Nelson, a By Mohawk Johnny U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Some seasoned sportsmen and women may regard California. Inspired by the student anti-war move- this as a tired and redundant topic—they read it over ment, he decided to tap their level of commitment into and over and over again in sporting magazines, hear an emerging public consciousness about air and water it being drilled into their children at hunters’ safety pollution. He hoped that it would place environmental courses, and maybe they’ve had or know someone protection on the national political agenda. Senator who’s had a close call with an accidental discharge of Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in a firearm or worse. They should know as well as any- on the environment” to the national media. It became one that it bears repeating, over and over and over. a bipartisan event with Pete McCloskey, a conser- I must now own up to the fact that I have been vation-minded Republican Congressman, serving as responsible for not one, but two accidental discharges his co-chair. Along with a national coordinator, they in my lifetime. No, let’s call them what they really planned events throughout the United States. An event are, negligent discharges. The first of these incidents that began nationally soon became a global event. happened when I was very new to firearms and could In the United States, the environment became a key easily have injured or killed someone else; the other issue and led to the formation of the United States put a bullet through the ceiling and roof of my porch Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the passage and could have easily killed me. of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species In my feeble defense, I didn’t grow up in a hunting Acts. In 1995 Nelson received the Presidential Medal household and had no mentor to slap the back of my of Freedom for his role as Earth Day founder. head whenever I did something stupid as I learned Earth Day is celebrated Thursday, April 22 and is how to handle firearms. Taking a hunter safety course a time to to reflect on how Earth Day came into being wasn’t required in Massachusetts when I started hunt- and to make decisions in one’s personnel life to help ing, so my only frame of reference came in the form sustain the planet for generations to come. of safety articles in my NRA-affiliated magazines and When spring weather finally arrives, people will the little flyers that come with new firearms, listing the head out to their yards to do some spring cleaning. In Past Pages “Ten Commandments of Gun Safety.” Now that the snowbanks melted, winter’s trash dots I was, however, a full-grown adult, and I count roadsides. myself a relatively intelligent fellow. Pro tip: Never On Saturday, April 17, Hubbardston residents will 5 years (April 21, 2016 confuse intelligence with wisdom. Nope, there is no work together to make their town a better place during LOOK BACK defense, only the shame of doing something stupid the third annual Keep Hubbardston Beautiful Town The town of Barre seeks inter- and gratitude that no one was hurt or killed. Wide Cleanup. Volunteers from the Keep Hubbardston ested persons to serve on a com- Barre Gazette 150 Anniversary Party - 1984 The last one, which happened decades ago, cement- Beautiful Committee will be at the Curtis Recreation mittee to assist in the search for a ed in my mind the fact that once a trigger is pulled, Field from 8 a.m. to noon to welcome people who’ve police chief. Interested applicants that bullet is going where the muzzle is pointed—it picked up trash and direct them toward the big red should submit a letter of interest, can’t be called back, and if someone else is injured or dumpster, generously provided by Pleasant View which should include any expe- has their life cut short due to my negligence, I’ll have Waste Disposal. People, who participate in the Town rience or related skills that may to live with that for the rest of my life. Each of those Wide Cleanup, will each receive a gift of a fresh sap- apply to: Board of Selectmen, incidents, in retrospect, have affected a hyper-vigilant ling in honor of Earth Day, courtesy of R.S. Clapham Town Administrator, 40 West St., awareness whenever I handle firearms. I’m wiser now Tree Service. The Girl Scouts will also be at the Curtis Suite 697, Barre, MA 01005 no but not perfect, so I refresh my memory from time to Recreation Field on Saturday, April 17 to collect later than noon on Thursday, April time by rereading those commandments and mentally donations of returnable bottles and cans. 28. rehashing my own mistakes. Another pro tip: Don’t In the Three Rivers section of Palmer volunteers be afraid to let humility overshadow your ego; it could are needed for the 2021 Earth Day river clean-up on The Quabbin girls’ tennis save someone’s life, maybe your own. Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration team kicked off their season with begins at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers should meet at a win, beating Leominster 4-1. Laviolette Field. The event is sponsored by the Palmer Landy Panthers Nicole Paterson, The Ten Commandments Conservation Commission, the Chicopee 4 Rivers Delaney Gilis and Abby Hurd all of Firearms Safety: Watershed Council, Country Bank and American won their single matches, while Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe Rivers®. To volunteer or for more information, people Quabbin’s Savannah Hippert and direction. may contact: Sarah Fortune, Palmer Conservation assis- Mira Lockwood were successful Firearms should be unloaded when not actu- tant at 413-626-7084 or [email protected]. in doubles. The squad travels to ally in use. Earth Day 2021 is a time to continue this long Marlborough this afternoon and Don’t rely on your gun’s safety. standing endeavor to make this planet a clean place hosts their first home match Friday Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it. for generations to come.. against North Middlesex at Felton Use proper ammunition. Field in Barre. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care. Earth Day is a time when we Always wear eye and ear protection when Guest column celebrate the beautiful planet we shooting. live on. On a gorgeous Sunday in Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions April Hubbardston Girl Scouts before shooting. and Cub Scouts collected trash Turley Publications File Photo The Barre Gazette newspaper celebrated its 150th Don’t alter or modify your gun and have it Adventures of at the Comet Pond boat ramp serviced regularly. in Hubbardston. Every year, anniversary May 20, 1984. From left, Mary Kelley staff writer and Dorothy Banks, editor. Learn the mechanical and handling character- Hubbardston Cub Scouts Pack 12 istics of the firearm you are using. Gertrude the Cat conducts this community service project to clean up a part of their By Ruth Robinson town. Sadly, there is always a lot Ball roll tickets are available for town meeting warrant to pay for of trash for the Scouts to collect, purchase at $5 a piece at the Fobes construction cost to build the park. Dear Folks, but they perform this duty enthusi- Memorial Library or from area She said it likely the article will be Send your stories and photos Every day should start out astically. businesses. All proceeds do directly tabled as some construction work like this morning with Missy to the Friends of the Library and will be donated and the skateboard- to [email protected] humming and dancing around 10 years ago (April 21, 2011) Oakham Parks and Recreation. The ers will raise funds or work on the the kitchen. She is telling me ball roll will be held on Saturday, project themselves so that taxpay- all about her weekend with her The first order of business at April 30 from 2-5 p.m. ers’ money may not be needed. great-great-granddaughter and the April 19 Barre selectmen’s Turley BARRE GAZETTE her two step daughters, whom meeting was the reorganization The Barre Business Association 25 years ago (April 18, 1996) is planning a business exposition Publications The Barre Gazette (USPS she hasn’t seen in six months. A of the board. Selectman Richard 044560) is published the second weekend in August. At great family gathering I guess. Jankauskas nominated selectman Letters to every Thursday by Turley In the mean time, I just slept Kathlyn Inman as the new chair- Jack Kittredge of Barre recently the March meeting members decid- Publications, Inc., 24 Water over the weekend with no special things to get into, man. “I respectively decline,” joined a group of farmers from ed the theme would be “Roaring the Editor St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. which was really too bad with Missy not here to scold Inman said. “I’m not finished across the country on a trip to view Twenties.” Genevieve Fraser and Telephone (413) 283-8393, me. teaching yet and I am not retiring recent developments in organ- Wendy Miller of the Barre Players Policy Fax (413) 289-1977. However, this week will be different if I have my within the next year. I just feel ic agriculture in Cuba. His Manu Club were present to ask members POSTMASTER: Send Letters to the address changes to Turley way. The waste baskets are full as she didn’t go to the that for the service of the town, Hands Farm on Sheldon Road is to participate in the parade and editor should be Publications, Inc., 24 Water dump on Saturday and the newspapers are also piled I decline.” Inman then made the a successful model to man, who other events being held the first 350 words or less in St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. up. Hooray, I wonder what else is available for my motion that current chairman believe in living gently on the land. weekend in August to celebrate the length. No unsigned mischief this week. Lief Ericson remain chairman. Jack and his wife, Julie Rawson, BPC’s 75 anniversary. A parade is PATRICK H. TURLEY or anonymous opin- There is something different in the computer room. Jankauskas was nominated as clerk along with their four children, farm planned with floats and booths will CEO ions will be pub- I wonder if I can get into the new box? Oh boy, there and Inman accepted vice chairman. organically, using no pesticides or be set up on the common. KEITH TURLEY lished. We require let- is a lot of stuff in this box. I wonder what Missy is “I just want to state for the record commercial fertilizers, growing President ter writers to include planning to do with all those things. There sees to that when we did this last year, it healthy vegetables and livestock 38 years (April 21, 1983) his or her town of EDITOR be something like a rake, like a spade or shovel and was stated that in a person’s last that they offer for sale to the pub- Michael Petrone and Steven Ellenor Downer residence and home some packages with pretty colors on them. I wonder term, it was customary for them lic. “Because of the cutoff of petro- Holmes, both of Ravine Road in [email protected] telephone number. what is inside of them? Maybe I better not fool with to serve the last as chairman,” leum supplies and petroleum based New Braintree, discovered part of We must authenti- STAFF WRITER those for fear of trouble from Missy. Jankauskas said. fertilizers caused by the breakup of a balloon with a message attached Colleen Montague cate authorship prior There is also a jar with some kind of liquid in it. the Soviet Union, Cuba’s farmers while playing in the back yard of [email protected] to publication. We I’ll just mess with the tools in the box for a while. The Petersham Lions Club will are being forced to return to organ- the Petrone home. Michael and reserve the right to ADVERTISING SALES Perhaps then Missy won’t be too upset when she sees sponsor a pancake breakfast with ic methods,” Kittredge said. Steven sent a not back to the bal- Tim Mara edit or withhold any what I have just done because I have scattered those the Easter Bunny on Saturday, loon’s send, Kelly Baker of Sharon [email protected] submissions deemed packages everywhere and fortunately none of them April 23 at the Petersham Unitarian Skateboarders in Barre may Springs, New York, letting her to be libelous or con- SPORTS EDITOR opened up. Good batting practice for me, ha ha. I still Church, located on the town com- soon have a place to practice their know where and by whom the bal- Greg Scibelli tain unsubstantiated wonder just what is in those packages. It was proba- mon. Breakfast will be served from sport. Felton Field Commissioners loon was found. Strangely enough [email protected] allegations, personal bly wise not to find out. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the Easter have authorized the use of some New Braintree school children attacks, defamation of SOCIAL MEDIA Stay well folks. I think spring is coming. The Bunny will arrive at 9 a.m. Parents land behind the tennis courts released balloons last Wednesday character and offen- weatherman says 60 degrees this week. are invited to bring their cameras to to be used as a skateboard park. and both boys thought it was one sive language. All Love, take pictures of their children with Virginia Rich of the Recreation of those they had discovered. Some @ Barre Gazette unknown or alleged Gertrude the Easter Bunny. Commission met with selectmen of the New Braintree balloons have to request an article on the annual facts and quotations WEB been found in Connecticut, but www.barregazette.turley.com Steven’s and Michael’s have yet to offered by the author Corrections policy be returned. need to cite credi- PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BARRE, MA ble, unbiased sourc- es. 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Serenity Hill Sampler In My Backyard by Ellenor Downer by Jane McCauley The male brown headed cow- This week I watched a male blue herons land in the back part bird is a stocky blackbird and cowbird on the ground under of the beaver pond, which abuts The weather was beautiful Here is a recipe for Pastedi. ket with papers I did not need. One as its name implies has a brown my feeder strut and display for a my hayfield. A few days later one last week. I tried to work outside PASTEDI of the folders contained articles I head. They are smaller than the female feeding on the ground. I flew over my house when I was every day until my body said go 1/2 lb. macaroni. cooked had cut out from antique maga- red-winged blackbird. The female first saw the pair March 31. The taking care of my chickens. rest. Most of the raking has been 8 oz. ricotta cheese zines of ideas for decorating. It was is brown, lighter brown on the male arrived first and then the Juncos done and the gardens are cleared 4 eggs fun to see what interested me. head and underparts with streaking female. It was also the case with I still see a few juncos in my out. I limed the lawn and gardens 1 tsp. sweet basil I am one that likes to change on the belly. She also has a dark the red-winged blackbirds with the yard, but there are not as many as and put mulch around the shrubs. salt and pepper to taste things around all the time. In fact, eye, short tail and conical beak. males appearing earlier than the during the winter. Soon, they will I will mulch the hostas when they garlic powder I changed the living room mantel. Cowbirds are infamous for lay- females. be heading north to Canada for the come up. I counted the daffodils Romano cheese by the handful I put a Japanese figurine with a ing their eggs in other birds’ nests. Courting behavior breeding season. in the back garden and there were Grease an 8 by 8 inch pan. Mix vase that had Japanese figures on The female cowbird notes when On April 10 I looked out at Canada geese 42 blooms. This is the exciting all ingredients; add to cooked mac- it with some sprays of artificial a potential host bird lays its eggs the feeder. The male cardinal was I saw two Canada geese in time to tour the garden to see what aroni. Pour into greased pan. Pour apple blossoms in the vase. The and when the nest is left momen- in the tray feeder and the female my hayfield next to the beaver is new. I also put my wire cages a small amount of olive oil on top background is a large black tole tarily unattended, the cowbird lays was in a nearby branch. He flew pond. Every year, a pair or two around my peony bushes so they to help with browning. Bake at 400 tray. its own egg in it. The female cow- over to female and passed her a of geese raise a family there. will be there when the plants come degrees for 3/4 an hour or 1 hour. I noticed that the forsythia is bird may continue to observe this sunflower seed. It won’t be long Geese also raise families in the up. Cut in slices or squares. Serve cold. out but it does not look as full of nest after laying eggs. Some bird before they raise a brood and I beaver pond on the other side of Sunday I went to Rietta Ranch This and That blossoms as usual. Do the birds eat species have evolved the ability to will see the parents feeding their the road. flea market for the first time in This week I had to take a day the buds? detect such parasitic eggs and may young seeds by my feeder. People may report a bird sight- over a year. Everyone wore masks off from gardening so I decided to Have a good week and try to reject them by pushing them out of With the black bears out and ing or bird related experience by and social distanced. I got a couple go through my filing folders and get a walk in. Some people are their nests, but the female cowbird about, I only put a small amount calling me at 413-967-3505, leav- of coleus plants and a very nice see if I could throw away anything. planting their early crops in the has been observed to attack and of seed in the tray every morning. I ing a message at extension 100, picture frame for my watercolors. I was able to fill a waste paper bas- gardens. destroy the remaining eggs of such was taking in my suet feeder for the emailing mybackyard88@aol. birds as a consequence, dissuad- night, but I ran out of suet cakes. com or [email protected] or ing further removals. Cowbirds lay Great blue herons mailing to Barre Gazette, P.O. Box A Sunday sojourn, garden style eggs in over 100 species of birds. On April 3, I watched two great 448, Barre, MA 01005. I enjoyed getting out into the decided that there still do it, even though garden last weekend, making was no time like the in the some sources say it Old Sturbridge Village appoints new my way around various parts of present to lime and GARDEN is not needed. There the yard that required attention. top dress my garlic is one bed, closer director of collections and research First stop, the perennial borders. with compost. This to my house that has STURBRIDGE – Old dinator of historic trades and and educational resources. This As much as I love raking leaves, meant visiting the been growing lupines Sturbridge Village announced a then interim assistant director of has given the village the oppor- I raked the same gardens last compost pile, and far longer than the 10 new director of collections and interpretation in 2020. In 2017, tunity to bring in new talent and month. It is always discouraging you guessed it, rak- years we’ve been here. research, Derek Heidemann, to Heidemann curated a new fire- promote already existing talent when you have to repeat some- ing off a layer of oak In year two they flow- oversee their Collections and arms exhibit which is now known within the organization. The divi- thing that you already did. Blame leaves before giving er, drop their seed and Research Division. as the Armed and Equipped: sions of program and interpreta- it on the massive oak tree in front it a few good turns, new plants germinate, Old Sturbridge Village has Firearms and the Militia in New tion, museum education, collec- of my house that just recently shed revealing the “black Roberta McQuaid sometimes with very over 40,000 pieces in their collec- England 1790-1840. tions and research have all added Columnist its leaves! gold” beneath, team- little fan fare and usu- tion and a large research library “Derek Heidemann is the per- staff to support the mission of the Why does it hold on to some ing with worms. It’s ally in a spot where on site. Derek Heidemann first fect choice to lead the Collections village. With the growth of those of its leaves throughout the win- really neat to think that all those you least expect it or would started at Old Sturbridge Village and Research division as we head divisions, the village is imple- ter, anyway? I read some interest- banana peels, egg shells, orange desire it for perfect placement. as a volunteer in the junior into our 75th year.” said Jim menting new strategies for pro- ing hypotheses recently, explain- rinds and the like mixed with said Whether it is too close to anoth- intern program in the year 2000. Donahue, President and CEO. moting their wide variety of offer- ing that the oak and its cousin the leaves and grass clipping made er plant, too close to the front Heidemann went on to join the ‘His commitment to research and ings, both in-person and online. beech, are either evolutionarily this food for my garden. I filled of the border or somewhere else village’s interpretation part-time development, love of the Village’s As a result, additional talent has delayed, or quite ahead of their a couple of buckets worth and not part of the plan, no worries. team working in the blacksmith collection and experience in inter- also been brought in to support time, depending on how you look headed over to the row of gar- The volunteer always gets to stay shop and other trade shops. pretation positions him well to the marketing division and will at it. You see, we have the ever- lic. I was actually shocked to see because if you move it, chances After receiving a Bachelors of expand the use of the collection continue to be transformed over greens and we have deciduous that it had sprouted a good five are you will sever the tap root Arts degree in history in 2009 to engage and educate the pub- the next year as the village revo- trees. Then we have these trees inches in the 10 days or so I had and lose the plant. And a June and Masters of Arts in histo- lic.” lutionizes their digital content. As in the middle. But what benefit been out of the garden. Better to without lupines is too sad to ry with a focus in public history While a lot of organizations Old Sturbridge Village begins its could marcescence (holding on to get this task accomplished almost risk it. The only time I have ever in 2010 from Clark University, have been forced to downsize 75th anniversary year, they have dead leaves) be to the tree? One late than never, I guess. I pulled attempted moving a lupine seed- Heidemann joined the village’s over the past year, Old Sturbridge much to look forward to and share theory suggests that dead leaves back the much, laid a layer of ling is when it has only its first or full-time interpretation team. Village has continued to grow with their visitors and neighbor- covering the lower part of the tree compost, then reset the mulch second true leaf, and then very, In 2014 he was made the coor- and expand on their programs ing communities. protect vulnerable buds from deer and sprinkled the whole bed with very carefully. browsing. Another says that the old a bit of lime. I really should get Have fun with wherever you leaves offer the buds measurable my soil tested, but I remember are led on your next afternoon in Polus Center receives $75,000 grant cold protection. I found yet two reading something years ago that the garden! BOSTON – Senator Anne Gobi for persons with disabilities and The Polus Center will train and more explanations targeting mois- always said never to think about (D-Spencer) joined Representative victims of conflict in the United place participants in retail and cus- ture conservation, implying that the growing alliums in anything but Roberta McQuaid graduat- Susannah Whipps (I-Athol) and States and throughout the world. tomer service jobs with program leaves funnel snow (I.e. water) to sweet soil, so there you go. This ed from the Stockbridge School the Executive Office of Labor Today, their primary work in partners that include: Whole Foods the base of the tree and that when is the second year that I planted of Agriculture at the University and Workforce Development in Massachusetts is to help people Market, Price Chopper Market, the dead leaves fall they are the my garlic, laid a layer of card- of Massachusetts. For the last 28 announcing the Polus Center for with disabilities gain the skills, cre- MassHire North Central Workforce start of a moisture retentive mulch board on top and then mulched years, she has held the position Social and Economic Development dentials, career-support and work Board and Thryv Consulting. The positioned exactly where the tree the whole shebang. It is off to of staff horticulturalist at Old has been awarded a grant through opportunities to help them find short-term training offered by the needs it the most, around the drip another great start, so it seems. Sturbridge Village. She enjoys FY21 Employment Program for competitive employment. center incorporates virtual skills line. Very cool, indeed.Yet another The cardboard helps prevent growing food as well as flowers. Young Adults with Disabilities in The Employment Program for training as well as on-the-job train- thing to awe about creation, as if weeds and conserve moisture. Have a question for her? Email the amount of $75,000. Located in Young Adults with Disabilities pre- ing to set up participants for suc- there weren’t enough already! I also gave some lime to my it to [email protected] with Petersham, the Polus Center has pares young adults with disabili- cess. While I was outside I took lupines. It’s what I was taught “Gardening Question” in the sub- more than 35 years of experience ties for employment by providing To learn more about the grant advantage of impending rain, and to do a million years ago and ject line. designing human service programs occupational skills, coaching and announcement, people may email and promoting new opportunities pre- and post- placement supports. [email protected]. QRSD, should be held harmless with no present assessments to the mem- continued from page 1 district accountability or student ber towns. The school committee impact. chair scheduled a school committee 2023, She said the ESSER III grant Student advisory meeting for Tuesday, April 27 at 6 amount was not known at the pres- Two fifth graders at p.m. ent, but should be about 1.6 to 2 Hubbardston Center School, Moira Other business million dollars. The deadline for Powers and Kaylee, gave a report The school committee approved spending the grant was June 30, via Zoom to the school committee. accepting school choice students 2024. The school nutrition director They said they do not get recess in grades, which would not require applied for grants to cover kitchen and the year has been different. additional teachers. About 12% of equipment, but the awarding was Cleni Marenelli and Sunden enrollment was school choice stu- not yet announced. Strazdas are members of the stu- dents. MCAS update dent counsel. They said they enjoy Nekr Jenkins of QDrug said Superintendent Muir said full in person learning. The student last year QDrug partnered with it looked likely Massachusetts council has been checking on how the school district to apply for a Comprehensive Assessment students are doing. drug free community grant. It did System testing will happen. She Budget subcommittee not receive the grant, but Jenkins said pending the board of educa- Mark Wigler, budget subcom- said she received feedback on how tion decision, 11th graders won’t mittee chair, said the house budget to file an application for this year have to take the performance test. should be finalized in mid-April by updating to public health ter- School committee chair “Lee” and he hoped to have an addition- minology. The school committee Wolanin said if districts going to al school committee meeting the approved a motion to apply for the have to do MCAS testing, they end of April so the committee can five-year grant again this year. LOCAL RESULTS TARGETED MARKETING TARGETED

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Board discusses EMS options Paige Memorial Library Quink said Hardwick’s other the development of real estate. June 19, at 9 a.m., immediate- Marijuana option was having Barre provide Palmucci said Lang was unable ly followed by the Annual Town celebrates Earth Day businesses talk partial coverage as proposed, to sign into the meeting, but he Meeting. The STM/ATM will be agreements along with West Brookfield was looking to have a retail store held in-person at the Hardwick Rescue Squad. Quink said on site, 50 to 60,000 square feet Elementary School, outdoors By Paula Ouimette WBRS is hoping to be at medic of cultivation, and to house other if necessary, to meet COVID-19 Staff Writer level in the fall. WBRS proposed businesses and services in the large guidelines. This date is pending an assessment of $18,400 for mill building. approval by Town Clerk Ryan J. HARDWICK – At their non-transport services, which are Palmucci said they want to Witkos. Monday meeting, the Hardwick calls they respond to that do not “make it an economic engine Appointments Board of Selectmen discussed require transport or transport was for the town that it once was.” /resignations ambulance service options for the refused. Quink said they could still Palmucci has sent a Community The board received the resig- town, although no vote was taken. rely on Ware for mutual aid. She Host Agreement to the town nation of part-time MART driv- Board member Julie Quink said felt Barre would work well with to review, and will be hosting a er, Douglas Robidoux. Sharon that she and Town Administrator both Ware and WBRS. Community Outreach Meeting via Hardaker, MART dispatcher, rec- Theresa Cofske recently sat in a Selectmen Chairman Kenan Zoom on April 29, at 5:30 p.m. ommended the hiring of Robert meeting with Ware Town Manager Young said they should tie Barre Meeting information and Zoom Gamache to fill the vacant posi- Stuart Beckley, Barre Town into the plan either way. He said link are located on the meeting tion and Stanley Johnson, as a Administrator Jessica Sizer, Barre Wheelwright “is still a hike” for calendar at www.townofhardwick. backup driver. The pay rate would Fire Chief Robert Rogowski and WBRS to respond. Quink shared com. be $14.05 an hour. The board West Brookfield Rescue Squad a breakdown of calls received by Budding approved Hardaker’s recommen- President Dan McCall. dispatch from 2019, that showed dation to hire both Gamache and Quink said Rogowski thinks over 90 of those 200-plus calls Botanicals, LLC Johnson. it would be more appropriate for came from Wheelwright. The Carolyn Blum, a representative The board also approved the Barre to service the Wheelwright board will be contacting town from Budding Botanicals, LLC, request to appoint Emily Bancroft area and parts of Hardwick close counsel to verify they are within to be located at 664 North Road, for a three-year term to the to the town lines, rather than their 90-day notice period for their Hardwick, also experienced Historical Commission when her cover the whole town. Quink contract with Ware for EMS cov- connection issues in joining the current term ends. said Sizer thought Barre’s Board erage. meeting. When she was able to Ownership/management of Selectmen would defer to Quink said she is meeting sign in, Blum said they had just Rogowski for his recommenda- tomorrow with Sizer, Beckley, hosted their community outreach change tion. Rogowski, McCall, Ware Fire meeting with abutters and other The board held a public Quink said Ware EMS had did Chief Christopher Gagnon and residents prior to the selectmen’s hearing regarding an applica- not have a final number, but she Hardwick Fire Chief Raymond meeting. tion they received to change had received an email Monday Walker. Both Young and board Blum said she spoke with Town ownership and manager on Turley Publications Courtesy Photo suggesting Ware was interested in member Kelly Kemp thanked Administrator Theresa Cofske the Famer’s Series Pouring Quink for her efforts in addressing and had sent over a Community License for the Lost Towns These DYI Marigold Garden kits will be given out at the covering part of Hardwick, with Paige Memorial Library Earth Day fun event. Barre covering the other. Quink this issue. Host Agreement for review. Brewing Company. Young said said Ware’s assessment for partial Hardwick Mill Greenery The board had not received the the new manager will be Bruce HARDWICK – There will be Earth Day Fun at Paige Memorial coverage of Hardwick would stay Young introduced Attorney CHA from town counsel yet and McDowell, of Leominster, who Library, 87 Petersham Road, on Thursday, April 22. Earth Day is at $77,000, the current rate for the Brian Palmucci, representing Young said it usually takes town is also a 33% owner of the busi- April 22 and the theme is Restore Our Earth™. whole town. Quink said Barre’s Hardwick Mill Greenery, located at counsel a bit of time to review ness, along with James and For this celebration, there are DIY Marigold Garden kits com- proposed assessment for partial 94 Main St., Gilbertville. Palmucci the document. Young told Blum Pamela Spurrell. McDowell plete with pot, soil, seeds, wooden labels and directions. Take them coverage is $22,500. Quink said said they are in the design phase to reach out to Cofske to ask if said he was excited to start home and watch them grow. Just add water and your attention. she felt it is a “part or nothing” now with Dan LaFrance overseeing town counsel had finished their brewing beer and “looks for- The library is also offering an outdoor storybook reading, which deal with Ware. The combined engineering. review. ward to seeing everyone in will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. Registration is services from Barre and Ware Reggie Lang, the principal STM/ATM date town join them.” The board important so that staff will know how many Marigold Gardens they would equal an annual assessment owner of the property, is a former The board approved the Special approved the change in owner- need and how many chairs they need to carry outdoors. of $99,500. restauranteur that has gotten into Town Meeting date as Saturday, ship and management. People may register for the Marigold Garden kit and for the story time by calling 413-477-6704 or emailing director.paigeli- [email protected]. Masks must be worn and chairs will be six feet apart. Marijuana cultivation business proposed on North Road The library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-7 p.m., By Paula Ouimette ty liaison, as required by the CCC. greenhouse “specifically to ensure woods. “You’re not going to be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Staff Writer Blum said they will also have a odor mitigation for our neighbors.” able to see it. It will be obscured 1 p.m. gate to access the property and Planning Board Chair Harry by trees,” she said. Another res- People may also visit https://www.facebook.com/paigelibrary/ HARDWICK – Residents were a code that only staff will have Comerford asked Carolyn Blum to ident asked about lighting and if or http://www.paigelibrary.com/. invited to attend a Community access to. refer his board to an existing facil- lights would be on all the time. Outreach Meeting for the proposed Preventing diversion ity similar to what she is proposing Meira Blum said they want to be marijuana establishment, Budding to minors so they can visit it. conservative with energy usage Botanicals, LLC, 664 North Road. Blum said, “We will be a Tree cutting and will be using string lights to Owners of the property, Carolyn wholesale cultivation establish- Abutter Lucinda Childs asked if keep the plants in a vegetative Paige Memorial Library offers Blum and Meira Blum shared their ment. We are not selling direct- they will be clear cutting the lot to state. Lighting inside the green- business plans with abutters and ly to anyone. We are growing the get sun to the greenhouses. Blum houses will only be on during residents, who joined the Zoom plants only, in the secure environ- said they are cutting the trees and daytime hours, using about 1,000 browsing appointments meeting on Monday, April 12 at ment.” The cultivated product will doing a lot of manual work. Childs watts for the entire operation. An HARDWICK – The Paige symptoms of infection, wear a 5:30 p.m. be shipped to retailers directly. asked if Blum has read the zoning outdoor motion-sensor light will Memorial Library, 87 Petersham mask covering mouth and nose Carolyn Blum said that their Abutter Stacey Hill asked if the bylaws of Hardwick. Blum said be used for security reasons. One Road, is now open for browsing and practice social distancing. proposed business would be can- plants would be cultivated indoors they had read them and they have resident suggested using infrared by appointment with restrictions Books are quarantined, nabis cultivation for wholesale our outdoors. Blum said they will confirmed that there are no wet- lights instead and Blum agreed to due to Covid. People may visit touched surfaces are wiped down distribution. There would not be have two, 20 x 100-foot hoop lands in that specific spot. explore that possibility. the library website at http://www. between appointments. Scanning, any direct sales from the property. house style greenhouses. Each Traffic and light concerns Hours of operation paigelibrary.com/ for details. copying, printing are avail- Budding Botanicals, LLC would greenhouse will have 10 mm plas- Residents of North Road voiced Budding Botanicals, LLC will The appointment hours are able with the assistance of staff. be seeking a Tier 2 license from tic polycarbonate covering it and concerns about increased traffic on be a seasonal facility and they will Tuesday and Thursday 3-6 p.m., Curbside service will continue. the Cannabis Control Commission. locked with a security code. the road caused by supply and dis- close for the winter. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Computers are not available at Security measures Odor concerns tribution trucks. Meira Blum said Positive impact on community Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. this time. The children’s area is Carolyn Blum said the pro- Blum said each greenhouse will “wholesale product will be deliv- As a cultivator, Blum said they Assistance with appointments closed, but parents may check posed site’s security must meet the be equipped with large carbon fil- ered directly to retailers and man- will pay a 3% Community Impact and other questions is available out books, movies and materi- strict guidelines of the CCC. They ters, more than is required by the ufacturers, they will not be arriving Fee to the town. Hiring to com- during regular hours, Tuesday and als. Restrooms are not available at will have a 6-foot chain fence cov- CCC. Blum said she has visited to our site.” plete the construction of the proj- Thursday 2-7 p.m., Wednesday this time. ered with a privacy fabric. “You other marijuana cultivators with Hill said she was also con- ect will be done locally, such as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 People may call 413-477-6704 will not be seeing anything,” Blum similar setups and odor has not cerned about the appearance of the electrician, engineer, setup, etc. a.m. to 1 p.m.. to make an appointment or place said. The location of the green- been an issue. Meira Blum said fence, as “it will change the nature The Blum’s said they would like to Patrons must be free from an order. houses is set back from the road- they chose to have three to four of the neighborhood.” Carolyn participate and help at local activi- way. There will be approximately 14” carbon filters rated at 1,200 Blum said she appreciates the aes- ties and look forward to attending 20 cameras with motions sensors, cubic feet per minute, in each thetics of the town and the back the Hardwick Community Fair. an alarm system, an on-site securi- Paige Memorial Library to hold book sale April 17 HARDWICK – The Friends audio books, many titles and of the Paige Memorial Library many authors. The benefits of local newspapers will hold a book sale at the Town Masks must be worn and social ocal newspapers play vital roles local newspapers cover local politics more active House, 32 Common St., Saturday distancing is required. Books will in communities across the globe. extensively. in their April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. be quarantined before the sale. The Information Age has changed commu- and Sunday, April 18 from 10 a.m. People may call the Paige • Local newspapers benefit nearby Lthe way many people get their news, but nities and to 2 p.m. Memorial Library at 413-477- businesses. Small business owners of- local newspapers continue to serve as build stron- People will find fiction and 6704 or email Director.paigeli- ten connect with community members valuable resources for readers interested ger commu- non-fiction, topics like health, gar- [email protected] for more infor- via local newspapers. A strong, locally in learning more about and becoming nities as a dening, art, books for children, mation. based small business community can more involved in their communities. result. improve economies in myriad ways, While local publishers continue to creating jobs in the community and • Local newspapers ed to the Board of Health for adapt to the changes brought about by contributing tax dollars that can be ELECTION a two-year term with 423 votes. can benefit continued from page 1 technology, the following are a handful used to strengthen local schools and Erik L. Fleming was re-elected to of benefits unique to local newspapers. infrastructure. And local newspapers children. the most pressing issues facing the the Planning Board for a three- do their part by providing affordable National • Local newspapers keep readers up- year term with 384 votes, as was and effective advertising space to local newspapers town.” to-date on their own communities. Eric Volheim with 409 votes. business owners looking to connect may have Hardwick saw a 27 percent voter Globalization may be here to stay, but Edward Kelly received six votes with their communities. little age-ap- turnout with 514 out of 1,902 reg- that does not mean local communities propriate istered voters casting ballots. Town for Quabbin Regional School are no longer home to newsworthy • Local newspapers can strengthen content to Additional studies have indicated that Clerk Ryan J. Witkos said poll Committee Member (three-year events. National and international communities. Local newspapers are offer young children, but local news- students who use newspapers in the workers saw a steady stream of vot- term) as a write-in candidate (pend- newspapers and 24-hour cable news great resources for residents who papers tend to include more soft news classroom perform better on standard- ers throughout the day. Voters were ing acceptance of position). Kelly channels can keep men and women want to become more active in their items than national periodicals, and ized reading tests than those who do able to socially distance by follow- has been a member of the School up-to-date on national and world communities and learn more about such stories typically are appropriate not use newspapers in class. ing a one-way flow pattern, and Committee for over 30 years and news, but in many instances, local community events. Local newspapers for young readers. According to News- poll workers used ultraviolet wands did not seek re-election. Stanley Many local newspapers have played newspapers are the only means people often showcase community events like papers in Education, students who to sanitize booths between uses. White received 39 votes for Paige vital roles in their communities for have to learn about what’s going on in carnivals, local theater productions participated in an NIE group in Florida The remaining positions on the Agricultural Fund Trustee (five- decades, providing a go-to resource for their own communities. Local politics and projects like park cleanups. These performed significantly better in spell- ballot were uncontested and the year term) as a write-in candidate local readers and business owners. impact residents’ lives every day, and are great ways for readers to become ing and vocabulary than nonreaders. results are as follows: Kathryn (pending acceptance of position). W. Hosley was re-elected to a Both Christopher M. Buelow three-year term on the Board of and Jennifer E. Garvey were 12 Weekly Newspapers Serving The Local Communities Assessors with 444 votes. Judith re-elected to three-year terms as Agawam Advertiser News • Barre Gazette • Chicopee Register • Country Journal • Journal Register • Quaboag Current • The Register • Sentinel Berg Kohn was elected to the Paige Memorial Library Trustees The Sun • Town Reminder • Ware River News • Wilbraham Times Board of Health for a three-year with 401 votes each. Stanley White term with 401 votes. Stanley H. received five votes for this position 413.283.8393 • www.newspapers.turley.com Remiszewski was also elect- as a write-in candidate. April 15, 2021 • Barre Gazette • Page 7 Hardwick Recycling offers bulk waste and textile collection, April 24 Where is this? HARDWICK – For those patrons of the recycling center socks and footwear missing their who are starting to clean out so they can recycle the hard to match. The only criteria for the their homes, attics, barns, garag- manage items (electronics, appli- textiles are that they are clean and es, basements, closets and other ances, tires, motor oil and other completely dry. areas and need a place to bring items) every day the center is Swap shed those items, the Hardwick open for operation throughout the The center also accepts items Recycling Center can help. Just year, instead of having to wait for in its swap shed at no cost. Those load it all up and bring the items a collection event to be held in items must be clean and in good to the center’s Bulk Waste & their community. working order. Some examples Textile Collection Event being Bulk items, textiles for the swap shed are books, held on Saturday, on April Please note, there are fees per audio books, CDs, cooking 24, from 8 a.m. to noon at the bulk waste item, tires, electron- ware, dinnerware, knick-knacks, Hardwick Recycling Center. ics, appliances, fluorescent bulbs wall hangings, picture frames, The center is located at 2011 and oil filters to cover the cost of children’s toys, tools, sporting Barre Road in the village of hauling and processing. equipment, board games, puz- Wheelwright. Not only is it possible to get zles, spools of yarn and thread, It is not necessary to be a rid of those bulky, broken/ruined curtains, bedding and shoes and Hardwick Recycling Center items, such as recliners, chairs, boots. There is no cost to bring patron to participate in this event. couches, mattresses, sinks, toilets, those items in. Recycling Center This event is open to all residents entertainment centers, suitcas- staff will inspect the items before of Hardwick and surrounding es, fencing and bulky styrofoam allowing people to drop them towns. So, for those who are not (bagged), it is also possible to off. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot patrons of the center, take some bring in broken electronics, TVs, accept any electronics/TV’s for time while at the center to check appliances, light bulbs, ballasts drop off at the swap shed. it out and speak with staff to see (PCB/non-PCB containing), ther- Come early as there is only the other services it offers. Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer mometers, tires, used motor oil, one container for bulk waste. This week’s mystery photo is from Hubbardston. If any readers know where this photo Reduce trash costs used, scrap metal and textiles. Once it is full we will not be was taken, they may email [email protected] or call the Barre Gazette at 413-967- Those who pay by the bag for Some examples of textiles are: accepting more bulk waste items 3505, extension 100 with their answer by noon on Monday, April 19. The names of those trash removal may find using the rags, clothing, socks/stockings, until the fall. that correctly guessed the location will appear in next week’s edition. Bill Bowles, Gary recycling center decreases the towels, linens, book bags, back- Please contact the center at Brigham, Dick Clark, Stephen Craven, Barbara Kempski, Evelyn Luukko, Bruce Towner amount of trash, significantly packs, pocketbooks, shoes, sneak- 413-477-8330 or visit the website and Jeremy Varnum correctly identified the photo. Last week’s photo was the railroad reducing the cost for trash remov- ers, boots, belts, pillows, blan- www.hardwickrecycles.org for bridge on Barre Road in the Old Furnace section of Hardwick. al each year. Many of those who kets, fabric pieces/rolls, ribbons, further information and pricing have curbside recycling services yarns and laces. There is no need of bulk waste items and hard to have chosen to remain or become to worry about holes, stains or manage items. OSV receives largest single gift in Coggeshall Farm Museum announces reopening the museum’s history of $5 million STURBRIDGE – Old landscape. of communities throughout cen- BRISTOL, R.I. – Coggeshall take place inside of the historic will also honor reciprocal mem- Sturbridge Village announced “I am grateful to Susie Titus tral Massachusetts. In January Farm Museum reopened its front buildings will be re-imagined in bership with its sister museum and the largest single gift received for her dedication and commit- of 2020, Old Sturbridge Village gate admission to the public on an outdoor setting to provide eas- managing partner, Old Sturbridge in the museum’s history with a ment to Old Sturbridge Village, announced a management part- March 20, after being closed to the ier and safer access to the viewing Village. five-million-dollar unrestrict- and for her confidence in our nership with Coggeshall Farm public during the winter months. public. Coggeshall is open Saturday ed bequest from the estate of Board and staff to steward such Museum in Bristol, Rhode Costumed interpreters will To manage capacity in accor- and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Honorary Trustee and long-time a significant gift in her memo- Island. This partnership saw a demonstrate early spring life on dance with Rhode Island guide- Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 friend of the village, Helen A. ry” said Jim Donahue, President successful first year in spite of the 18th-century farm. Exhibitions lines, Coggeshall Farm Museum for youth ages 4-17. Members of (Susie) Titus of Newport Beach, and CEO. “Susie was incredibly the unprecedented times of will include textile demonstrations will be limiting the number of vis- Coggeshall Farm Museum or Old CA. Susie passed away in 2020 supportive of the museum over COVID 19. As Old Sturbridge and the set-up of an historic loom, itors. All visitors have the opportu- Sturbridge Village can enter the after a short illness. the past twenty years, and we Village begins its 75th anniversa- a furnished farmhouse and piglets nity to purchase or reserve tickets museum free. This incredible gift comes at are grateful that she made such a ry year, the village is positioned born earlier in the year. in advance online at www.cogge- The Coggeshall Farm Museum a critical time as the museum cel- generous provision for the village to have continued growth and Set on 48 acres of coastal farm- shallfarm.org. Visitors are asked preserves and interprets this 1790s ebrates the 75th Anniversary of in her estate planning. Susie’s innovative programming that will land in Bristol, R.I., Coggeshall to follow state guidelines and wear Rhode Island salt-marsh farm. It Old Sturbridge Village over the legacy and impact will live on for keep visitors engaged for many Farm Museum tells the story of face coverings or masks while at serves the local community and next eighteen months. The vil- generations to come.” years to come. the Coggeshall family farm in the Coggeshall Farm Museum, espe- beyond as a living museum and lage plans to use this gift as the Old Sturbridge Village Old Sturbridge Village, first late 18th-century. The museum cially when interacting with staff vital educational resource through cornerstone of a planned capital has seen tremendous growth opened to the public in 1946, is focuses on providing special new and other visitors. As an outdoor demonstration of daily farm activ- campaign. The gift will ensure over the past several years. In one of the country’s oldest and programming to interpret life in living history museum, safe social ity and honest interpretation that living history continues at Old 2017 the village opened Old largest living history museums, the 1790s from farming to daily distancing is encouraged and will reflects its historical, multicultural Sturbridge Village in the future Sturbridge Academy Charter celebrating life in early New home activities, such as gardening, be monitored and hand sanitizing influence. For details, people may and address capital needs on the Public School, which now has England from 1790-1840. It is fence-making, laundry, textiles stations will be available through visit: https://www.coggeshallfarm. campus including the preser- over 280 students. These stu- the largest living history museum and more. Activities that typically the historic grounds. Coggeshall org/. vation of historic buildings and dents attend from a wide range in the Northeast. Virtual support groups offered for Send Us Your Community patients and families Summer Events facing cancer Summer Event Event Should Be Non-Profit During a cancer journey, patients and their families often benefit from the support of others. & Open to the Public Beginning April 1, virtual support groups will be held Information by Camille St.Onge, LICSW and oncology social worker. The groups are offered with the support of FREE Calendar Listings Reaching over funds raised by the Walk of Champions event or fund- 200,000 Readers in the Pioneer Valley raisers. “Offering support groups virtually brings people Turley Publications together regardless of their location,” said St. Onge. Event Name ______“Sharing concerns with a support group can be a ben- will print eficial way for people facing cancer to get the help Date/Time ______they need to cope with the physical and emotional your summer concerns that arise during and after a cancer diag- Location ______nosis. 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SELECTMEN CLIP OUT AND MAIL TO: continued from page 1 Turley Publications, Attn: Jamie Joslyn, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 servation commission input on the DCR request regarding mosquito spraying. The town had until or email* them to: [email protected] May 15 to opt out of the spraying and if it did so, must present an alternate plan. Selectman Urban *Be sure to indicate “Summer” in the subject line of your email. said he was not a fan of spraying as it kills of insects and bats as well and the conservation commission might be more familiar with an alternate mosquito management plan. This paper publishes birth, engagement, wedding and signifi cant anniversary announcements free of charge. Simply log on to our web site, choose the paper you want the announcement to appear in, then use our SUBMISSION link to email your information. Digital Photos TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. birth Purchase a photo that recently announcements $12.50 ran in one of our publications. Each Go to newspapers.turley.com/ photo-request www.newspapers.turley.com Page 8 • Barre Gazette • April 15, 2021 Gobi files bill addressing lost revenue to MassWildlife BOSTON – Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), more than $1 million/year the agency forfeits each license to those over a certain age is the right thing they have failed to address the growing losses from co-Chair of the Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s year by providing free hunting and fishing licenses to to do, especially now when we want people to enjoy the hunting and fishing licenses of those aged over Caucus and past Chair of the Joint Committee on residents aged over 70, which is not currently being the outdoors. Reimbursing that lost revenue is also seventy. This legislation targets that inconsistency Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, has reimbursed by the state. the right thing to do. I appreciate the support I have while raising desperately needed funds for the agency filed a bill in the 192nd session of the General Court Gobi had this to say on the bill, “Our sportsmen received including from the Nature Conservancy and tasked with overseeing sportsmen and women’s activ- aimed at addressing lost revenue that the state is fail- and women play a critical role in conservation and the the Trustees.” ities while conserving and restoring critical habitat. ing to reimburse to the Massachusetts Division of fees from licenses have made sure land is set aside, not The losses accrued in this area are expected to For more information on the legislation, people may Fish and Wildlife. SD. 1453, An Act to Reimburse just for hunting and fishing but for many types of rec- grow as the 70+ population increases. While the state contact Senator Gobi’s office by email at Anne.Gobi@ the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, would target the reation such as hiking and bird watching. Offering free does offset discounted licenses for those aged 65-69, MASenate.gov.

SEWER PROJECT, Young if the letter received from Eagle Hill School still be involved with that communication with the of which he says, “none of that is true.” He said continued from page 1 did not complete the requirement. Young said Eagle town as Marilyn Waller, Board of Trustees president, the “idea that we’re not engaged in this process, Hill School cannot put conditions on the agreement, has “not been deeply involved in this.” Cofske said engaged in this town, is not true.” offer for prepayment and in fact has responded with a they need to pay a fair and equitable user fee or rate she understood that Waller and other trustees had Young asked McDonald if Eagle Hill School would demand for special rate consideration in exchange for according to the EDUs (equivalent dwelling unit). not been very involved, but it was “just not work- accept the $1.8 if they were assured they would be prepayment approval. Not returning EHS to rate pay- McDonald said selectmen did receive a response ing” by communicating with McDonald and Erik treated fairly and what their rates would be. McDonald ing status will necessitate a significant sewer user rate from the Board of Trustees by the Executive Fleming. Cofske said this situation “deserves the said if the rates are fair and equitable, then “they increase to the residents of the Town, something the Committee, which according to the school’s bylaws attention of the full Board of Trustees.” already have a deal.” Young said the sewer commis- Agency will not support.” has authority to represent the school between meet- She said this project has been a long time coming sioners put the rates in place, not the Board of ings. Young acknowledged the school’s response, and they only have a two-year window to complete Selectmen, and that they will have the attorneys Leadership concerns but said the USDA did not accept the conditions in it, of which 10 months have already passed. involved to work this out. Lerch said the USDA also had “grave concerns that response. McDonald said they have only really asked for “There hasn’t been the unity to stand for what about town leadership willingness to support fair and The original letter from the school said it would two things, which include concerns about their rate needs to be done in this town, and now, everything equal treatment going forward. This in turn raises accept the buy out if nine conditions were met, increase. The other is the construction of a pump that has been worked toward, everything that has been concerns about the ability or willingness of town including its equivalent dwelling unit cost, or station on the Hardwick Common. “I think it would brought forward, which is a path to a bright future for leadership to implement a plan and collect revenues EDU, be the same as that for a single-family resi- be a tragedy for the town,” McDonald said. the town of Hardwick, stands still,” Cofske said. necessary to complete a massive infrastructure project, dence, that the school not be subject to betterment He also said he wanted to “set the record She urged those attending the meeting to “move to provide for its care and operation and even to make fees and that new pumping station necessary for straight” regarding misinformation regarding the forward” and fix a “huge problem.” Cofske said the Agency loan payments over the 40-year repayment the revamped system not be located on the Town school’s involvement in this process. He said they townspeople need to take control of their town and plan.” Because of this Lerch said, “the project will be Common. responded in a timely manner to the offer letter future and be a voice, and that she would welcome suspended and Agency work on this project will cease Town Administrator Theresa Cofske said she and asked for a 30-day extension, of which they Eagle Hill School to be a part of the solution. She said until or unless the EHS contract is settled and town felt the president of the Board of Trustees should used one week. McDonald said the school is in they will not give Eagle Hill School special privileges leadership is more fully engaged and supportive of this communicate directly with the town instead of full support of this project, they just want it to be or special rates, “it’s unacceptable.” project.” through McDonald, to assist in moving this forward. equitable for all. He said that Liz Cyran, Sewer School worries about rates EHS letter with conditions McDonald said he would be “happy to assist in any Commissioner, stated that Eagle Hill School is look- Cofske said she understood McDonald’s concern Finance Committee member Cheryl Wolfe asked way in moving this forward.” McDonald said he will ing for “preferential treatment” and a frozen rate, the school would be subjected to sewer and better- ments rates that were unfair, but said the town is bound by specific law to set those rates. They cannot assign sewer rates to Eagle Hill School that are outside 1 WATER FILTRATION2 HEATINGThree (3) Spot ColorsOIL Version & A/C 3 LOGGING of state standard. Cofske said their current rate is not PANTONE Blue 072 C PANTONE 278 C PANTONE 485 C PANTONE 485 C @70% within standard and that is why the USDA brought WATER RCAP Solutions on to conduct an independent rate Park Saw Shop study. 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Main Street Free eSTimaTeS • Fully inSureD counsel to generate a response to Eagle Hill School. 413-967-3327 413-323-7229 Warren, MA (413) 436-7686 Cofske said the town needs the assurance that Eagle Hill School will accept the $1.8 million and that they will pay their sewer rate and betterments. CALL YOUR TURLEY REP TODAY! 283-8393 Start of economic development Cofske said once the town gets out from under 1 the sewer project, they can focus on economic development. She referenced the mill in Gilbertville, 4 saying it was under new owners who are waiting on the sewer infrastructure. Cofske said they also have $5 million for roadway improvements for down- town Gilbertville, making it pedestrian and bicy- clist-friendly, and improving traffic flow. She said 5 the Conversation Commission is working with the 7 East Quabbin Land Trust to improve the Fitness Trail, gazebo and canoe launch. The re-development of the mill would result in an increase of jobs and 2 boost tourism. “We could be a destination,” Cofske said. “The one thing we’re missing right now is big infrastructure, and it looks like the money to do it. We don’t have time.” 6 SelectBoard support Lerch characterized two-thirds of the board as being resistant to the project and Young as being engaged in the process. She also said the agency hopes the selectmen can unify in support of the project, 8 which would “include efforts to limit the role and reach of Eagle Hill School as a priority where it comes 3 to public projects.” Quink said there is a “very strained relationship” amongst the board, but she stands behind getting this project done. She said she is viewed as being resistant because she asks questions when she does 9 not feel comfortable with something. “I am happy to help out however I can...I just want to be informed,” Quink said. She has tried to contact both Cofske and Lerch, she said. “I’m behind this, why would I not be?” Quink said. Quink said both Cofske and Young deserve credit for the work they have done. She said at the last joint meeting, there was a lot of information “thrown” at the board that night. “It was a lot to pro- cess,” she said. Quink said she believes that “everyone has to pay their fair share,” pertaining to the sewer rates. Wolfe said they need to get that letter drafted to continue and ensure the process be fair to every- body, including Eagle Hill. Board of Selectmen YOUR LOCAL member Kelly Kemp said “Never have I not wanted to see this project go through. Every single one of us has wanted to see this project move forward.” TRUSTED Kemp said she is happy to hear the issues everyone HOME has will be addressed. Young told McDonald he will RELIABLE be receiving a letter from the town about what they discussed. Cyran asked to comment and said the town DEPENDABLE needs “somebody that is in there 110% for the town of Hardwick,” and support Cofske and Young. Quink responded to Cyran, “I said I would PROs support what is happening…I am in here 110%.” Quink said if there was any concern about what her 7 PLUMBING & HEATING 8 HOME, YARD, GARAGE 9 SWIMMING POOLS motives are, she is here, ready to answer questions people may have. Cofske said in order to support Residential • Commercial • Industrial 108 Main St. (Rt. 32) the project, all board members need to support the South Barre staff. Quink said if Cofske needs her help, she is 508-882-3913 here. 978-355-6465 Young told McDonald that they would be sending Rt. 32, 444 Lower Road, Gilbertville, MA 01031 a letter and asked McDonald to respond as quickly as FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS 413-477-6913 • www.hardwickfarmers.net VACATION IN YOUR BACKYARD possible. 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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Gameplay With barely enough for a team, largely Pathfinder shows Pioneer spirit unaffected By Jonah Snowden ers losing academic eligibility because of low in baseball [email protected] grades, several who left the team to take after- school jobs, and a few students being forced PALMER – Sports is supposed to build char- into quarantine because of COVID-19. modifications acter and the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Baldgya said he is still proud of his players, By Gregory A. Scibelli Technical School football team showed it has especially the core group that barely made up [email protected] plenty of it. enough to actually take the field. The Pioneers demonstrated their willingness “They’ve been super committed and pretty REGION – While gameplay will to persevere through any obstacles, regardless much 15 of them have only missed maybe one remain largely the same, many high of the outcome, during a recent game against or two practices,” Baldyga said. school baseball players will have to Northampton High School’s Blue Devils. The “They’ve been really great at showing up change a number of habits at least to team went into the March 28 game with only 13 and putting in the work. We’re really coaching start the baseball season in May. eligible players and despite the disadvantage, them up hard and we’re trying to get better as a Baseball is a game of superstition, came to play. The game was called at halftime program and I got to give the kids a ton of cred- habitual repetition of certain motions with Pathfinder on the long end of a 35-0 score. it for their commitment.” and the needed to do things like spit Coach Joseph Baldyga said despite the effort, Even after having to concede a game with seeds and chew gum. he had to consider the team’s health and safe- a half to play, Baldyga said he is optimistic for But under the modifications to ty and decided it was best to call it a day and the team’s future. the sport made by the Office of regroup for the next game. “I think this particular group are just real- Environmental and Energy Affairs, Pathfinder Director of Athletics and Baldyga ly passionate about the sport of football,” players will have to refrain some cer- both said the reason for the short-handed roster tain behaviors, wear masks, and main- last week was a combination of some play- See PATHFINDERL, page 11 tain distance despite the game itself involving a lot of distance. The EEA, which has been making modifications to high school sports and working with the MIAA to ensure safe play during the pandemic, did not have to do much to change how the game of baseball is played. But a number of the “dirty” habits needed to be curtailed to make it safer. Consumption and spitting of sun- flower and other seeds are prohibited this season. Players also cannot chew or spit during games. Spitting is also a major habit in baseball, and is banned for high schoolers and adults. In high school, following warm- ups each half-inning, it is common for infielders, the catcher, and pitcher to have a brief “hype-up” huddle. That action is now banned to limit close con- tact among players. If a coach wants to bring the infield into a huddle to discuss a strategy, six- foot distancing is required. Otherwise, the EEA is encouraging coaches to limit mound visits in general, and typ- ically just to one coach, a pitcher, and a catcher. High-fives and hand shakes are also extremely common in baseball, espe- Photos by David Henry Senior Richard Martin (34), a fullback and linebacker and also a team captain, and Quarterback and team captain Jordan Talbot escapes a tackle during Austin Lagimoniere (21) both try to get their hands on the ball during the game cially after a runner scores or an at-bat the shortened game against Northampton. In the background is head against the Blue Devils. The Pioneers played despite having only 13 eligible play- coach Joseph Baldyga. ers. See BASEBALL, page 11 Sign up for Racing action kicks off at Icebreaker event THOMPSON, Conn. ­— Quabbin Hudson, NH’s Derek Griffith went wire-to-wire to capture the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Thompson Valley 75 at the annual Icebreaker on Saturday, April 10. Griffith grabbed the lead in the first corner and was Baseball on a rail from there, claiming victo- ry in the headliner for the afternoon REGION – The Quabbin session of the 82nd Thompson Valley Baseball League is an Speedway Motorsports Park season age 28-and-over league which opener. plays its games Sundays at 10 Griffith’s win kept the young a.m. beginning in late April and star perfect on the PASS Super Late concluding in late August. It is a Model season. He captured both six-team league and a 15-game PASS National Easter Bunny 150 schedule with all teams getting at events at North Carolina’s Hickory least one playoff game at the end Motor Speedway the previous of August. weekend. Now Griffith also has a Submitted photos Sean Newcomb also picked up a win. Keith Rocco was a winner at last weekend’s Icebreaker event. The league is seeking new win in the PASS North champion- players to join in the fun. The cost field went green again, Griffith put field a lap down and cruised to an MacDonald finished second er. Rocco started fourth in the ship opener. with Center Conway, NH’s Gabe 30-lap main event and took the lead to play in 2021 is $192.50 and It took less than 500 feet the hammer down. Rowley, MA’s impressive win. registration can be found at www. Eddie “The Outlaw” MacDonald “I love it here,” Griffith said Brown a comfortable third. Rowe from Oxford, MA’s Troy Talman for Griffith to get to the front at recovered from his early troubles on a lap-9 restart after Christian quabbinvalleybaseball.org. Games Thompson. He started second after gave chase as best he could, and after the race. “I tell people all the are mostly being played this could narrow the gap some in traf- time about how cool the Icebreaker and held off Rowland Robinson Jr. Turissi’s spin. winning the second qualifying heat, for fourth. Reigning PASS North Wolcott, CT’s Mike Christopher year in Easthampton and South and when polesitter Ben Rowe had fic, but Griffith restored his margin is and how big of a weekend it is. Hadley. Players who wish to pitch every time they got clear. You know we travel everywhere champion D.J. Shaw, Johnny Clark, moved into the runner-up spot fol- trouble coming up to speed, Griffith Corey Casagrande, Mike Scorzelli, lowing the second caution on lap in the league must be 30-years- and several others shot past. Even as multiple other driv- and not everybody understands old. ers had strong runs go sour in how big of a weekend it is — and and Dan Winter rounded out the 13. Rocco and Christopher pulled The only thing that could slow top-10. away from the field nose-to-tail for Sign-ups are active and players Griffith was the race’s lone caution the unseasonable warm weather, not just for PASS…so to come get who are not already on a team Griffith never wavered. He ulti- another (win) here is pretty cool. Berlin, CT’s Keith Rocco came several laps, but with seven to go, on lap 3 when Garrett Hall tagged out on top of a barnburner to win will be placed in a draft, current- the backstretch wall. When the mately put more than half the It’s definitely one to mark off.” ly scheduled to take place on the Sunoco Modified season open- See RACING, page 11 Sunday, April 11. The league’s first games are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 25. For the 2021 season, Worcester State suffers tough loss there is a mask-wearing rule, as LYNN - The Worcester State the first inning to take an early tie the score, but added eight in the well as modifications that pro- Photos wanted for University baseball team had no advantage. Senior Pat Galvin bottom of the third to take a com- hibit any type of spitting or close answer for Fisher College in the (Shrewsbury, Mass.) and junior manding 11-3 lead through three. Panthers sports contact, and players are required final game of a five-game series on Sean Devin (Lynn, Mass.) deliv- Sophomore Zack Roberts to take out all trash they bring in Friday afternoon, as the Falcons ered the RBIs for the Lancers in (Northbridge, Mass.) got one run with them. The league allows the took care of the Lancers by a final the frame. back for Worcester State in the BARRE – With the upcoming season and a limited number use of BBCOR-certified -3 bats score of 22-4 in non-conference The Lancers added another in top of the fourth with an RBI sin- of games and opportunities to feature current athletes, the Barre as well as wood bats. Games are action at Fraser Field. the top of the second to extend gle, but that would cap the Lancer Gazette is in need of and is welcoming any and all photo submis- nine innings and all players who With the loss, Worcester State their lead to 3-0 on an RBI double offense for the afternoon. Fisher sions of Fall 2 sports beginning next week. If you are interested participate get to hit and play the drops to 8-3 overall on the season. from junior Joe Rogato (Methuen, scored three in the fifth inning in either taking or submitting photos from Quabbin games for use field. For more information or to Worcester State got the offense Mass.), before Fisher opened the and four in the sixth and seventh in the Barre Gazette, please contact editor Gregory A. Scibelli at contact someone from the league, started on the day, putting a pair floodgates. The Falcons scored innings to give the game its final [email protected]. go to the league’s website. on the scoreboard in the top of three in the bottom of the inning to score of 22-4. Page 10 • Barre Gazette • April 15, 2021

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Visit hcc.edu/summer For more information, visit www.belchertowndayschool.org (413) 323-8108 and/or email [email protected] April 15, 2021 • Barre Gazette • Page 11 Sports Education MIAA hosts virtual Former state Senator Brewer to QCC earns wellness summit speak at MWCC graduation 2021-2022 GARDNER – Mount he worked as an aide Joint Committee on Military FRANKLIN – The Annual oration of public and private pre- Wachusett Community College to state Sen. Robert Natural Resources and Wellness Summit, which was vention agencies and initiatives. will be holding its commence- Wetmore before Agriculture, as vice- Friendly® offered at no cost and intended These agencies provide generous ment ceremonies virtually on being elected to the chair of the Public for student leaders and school support, resources and expertise May 19, 2021. The MWCC Class Massachusetts House Safety & Homeland personnel, included a morn- in the delivery of wellness ser- of 2021 will be joined by Keynote of Representatives in Security Committee, School ing and afternoon session each vices and programs. Presenters Speaker Senator Stephen M. 1988. In 1996 Brewer and as a member of day. Over 500 participants were included: Ivy Watts (Ivy Watts Brewer. was elected to repre- the Joint Committee designation engaged in 12 interactive work- Speaks), Jeff Perrotti (DESE Safe Brewer grew up on a farm in sent the Worcester, on Public Safety. shops covering subjects such as Schools Program for LGBTQ Barre, in central Massachusetts Hampden, Hampshire Senator Brewer WORCESTER – student and staff mental health, Students), Charity Bell (MA and throughout his time in the and Middlesex retired in 2014 after Quinsigamond Community self-care and resiliency, substance Department of Mental Health), State House has worked to pro- District, the sec- Senator Stephen 26 years in the state College earned the 2021-2022 misuse prevention, promoting Robert Hackenson, Jr. (Dynamic tect agricultural land and open ond-largest Senate Brewer Legislature. He con- Military Friendly ® School des- support for LGBTQ students, sui- Influence), Student Advisory space. In 1971 he earned a bach- district in the state, tinues to be involved ignation. cide prevention, sports injury pre- Committee (SAC) (MIAA), Jon elor’s degree in history from the made up of 28 communities. in a variety of events at MWCC, Institutions earning the vention, clean eating and diet cul- Mattleman (Minding Your Mind), University of Massachusetts, During his time in the Senate, where the Brewer Center for Military Friendly® School desig- ture and student leadership and Kendra McDonald (Samaritans), Amherst and a master’s in histo- Brewer chaired the power- Civic Learning and Community nation were evaluated using both teamwork. Participants included Dr. Andrew Chen and Kate ry from Assumption College in ful Senate Committee on Ways Engagement is named in his public data sources and responses students, teachers, nurses, school Fischer (University Orthopedics), 1974. and Means and served on the honor. He is a resident of Barre, from a proprietary survey. Over administrators, wellness coordi- Theresa Melito-Connors (Dr. His political career began in Senate Committee on Ethics and where he lives with his wife, 1,200 schools participated in the nators and school resource offi- MC’s Self Care Cabaret), Monika 1977 when he was elected to the Rules and the Joint Committee Valerie and is the proud father 2021-2022 survey with 747 earn- cers. Ostroff (MEDA), Chris Sullivan Barre Board of Selectmen where on Rules. Previously, he served of their two daughters, April and ing the designation. Workshop presenters included (Not in the Playbook) and he served until 1984. In the 1980s as Senate vice-chair of the Audrey. “This award is an honor for members of the MIAA Partners Kathi Meyer Sullivan (Taylor’s QCC and all the veterans who in Prevention, a powerful collab- Message). attend here. We pride ourselves Rachel Rathbun participates in college art project on our commitment to our vets. CEDARVILLE, OHIO – A new in January. Aaron Gosser, associ- paintings, among other media We are extremely proud of creative collaboration opportunity ate professor of studio art, contrib- types. every service person who walks Valley Wheel Baseball has Cedarville University students uted significantly with exhibition The exhibition will be available through our doors,” said QCC’s joining forces to produce multime- resources and project approval. for viewing in Cedarville’s Dixon Veteran Affairs director, Paula dia art projects. “The Duos Project: Further, he worked to help provide Ministry Center from April 14-16. Ogden. seeks new players A Collaborative Experience” con- email lists for reaching out to stu- Once displayed, Rachel plans to The 2021-2022 Military nects visual artists with writers for dents. photograph the pieces and post Friendly® Schools list will be REGION – The Valley Wheel playoffs for the top four teams the purpose of creating a final proj- With six groupings of students, them online for viewing by those published in the May issue of Over-30 Baseball League is during the first two weeks of ect incorporating both writing and and two groups having three stu- unable to attend in person. Rathbun G.I. Jobs magazine and can be looking for new players for the August. Tryouts are set for the images. dents, a total of 14 participants will hopes to continue the project in found at www.militaryfriend- 2021 season, which is set to first three weekends in April. English major Rachel Rathbun participate in this year’s exhibition. future years and use feedback from ly.com. Methodology, criteria, begin at the end of April. Players Tryouts will be Saturday, April of Hubbardston has been oversee- Projects include poetry, comput- the 2021 installment to improve and weightings were determined who are 28-years-old prior to 3, Sunday, April 11, and Sunday, ing the project since its inception er illustrations, fiction shorts and subsequent collaborations. by Viqtory with input from the June 1 are eligible to play in April 18, all weather-permitting. Military Friendly® Advisory the league this season, howev- A draft for new players will be Council of independent leaders er, only those 30 by June 1 are held after the final tryout. All in the higher education and mil- eligible to pitch. The league players bat and every play- MWCC launches first credit dual language program itary recruitment community. includes six teams and there is er spends at least four innings Final ratings were determined a 15-game season that begins in the field. The league will be GARDNER – Mount Wachusett degree in business administration two free courses to prepare students by combining the institution’s on Sunday, April 25. Games are playing with some minor mod- Community College announces the program or enter the workforce as for the start of the fall semester. survey response set and govern- 12 Sundays, a special Mother’s ifications due to the COVID- launch of the new dual language bilingual employees with a back- Spanish for bilingual speakers, an ment/agency public data sourc- Day weekend Saturday game, 19 pandemic. For more infor- business administration certificate ground in business. intermediate-level course designed es, within a logic based scoring and two weekday night games mation, please contact League program, providing a bilingual edu- The dual language program will for students, who have a conversa- assessment. under the lights. The season ends Commissioner Jim Nason at cational experience for Spanish be offered with The Mount’s new tional knowledge of Spanish, but “Schools that achieve desig- the final week of July with the [email protected]. speaking students. hyflex learning model. The hyflex little or no formal preparation in the nation show true commitment This dual language program learning model streams classes live, language will be offered, along with and dedication in their efforts. gives students the ability to earn allowing students to attend in-per- foundations of mathematics which Our standards assist schools by college credit with courses in son at our Leominster campus or will prepare students for the certif- providing a benchmark that pro- Follow Turley Sports on Instagram their native language concurrent- online. icate level math course. 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even though we are wearing a Talbot said. “Northampton was a BASEBALL, gloves. That practice is also not are required, there are no extra PATHFINDER, mask, it’s their two hours of the tough team to start the season off allowed, especially in the case timeouts for water breaks as continued from page 9 continued from page 9 day they’re doing something they with but we got some good looks of players sharing bats. they are built in when a team is Baldyga said. love. and some things we can work has been completed. While All shared equipment, spe- batting. There are no modifica- “They want to get learn and Pioneer players, such as team on throughout the season to take fist-bumps are not specifically cifically batting helmets and tions to situations where play- get better and have given such captain and quarterback Jordan with the younger guys next year banned, the EEA says players bats, and in some cases, catch- ers are in closer contact, such tremendous effort and have great Talbot, offered similar sentiments and to build the team’s chemistry must refrain from hand-touch- er’s gear, must all be proper- as the batter to catcher close attitudes. My coaching staff are about his teammates and the and numbers in the future.” ing, which includes high-fives, ly sanitized between uses by distance, or a baserunner to a super excited every day for prac- game against The Blue Devils. Baldyga said he cannot wait and handshakes. Like all sports, different players. However, it first baseman. tice. We had some good routines “We are a young team and for parents to be allowed to return the post-game handshake is can be shared unlike previous The spring season is sched- we go through, trying to improve even though we only have 13 to the games and watch their kids suspended until the pandemic seasons and other sports where uled to begin on April 26 with our skills and I think the kids players on the team they come play and for other fans to be able has ended. equipment could not be shared games beginning a week or two enjoy being back to normal. everyday, put in the work to get to show their support in person. In order to increase grip on at all. later. The spring season will go When you are out on the field, better, and have a lot to prove,” the bat, many players often spit Game-play itself, is other- to July 3. on their hands and/or batting wise unaffected. While masks

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Obituaries Church News DEATH NOTICES Fitzgibbons called to serve congregations Cutting, John A. Simeone, Fannie M. Died April 8, 2021 Died April 10, 2021 By Paula Ouimette churches have become nonde- Services are Private Funeral Mass April 16 at noon Staff writer nominational and pool their St. Thomas A Becket Church resources together in order NEW BRAINTREE – to stay open. She said Tri- Every other week for the past Parish is unique because the few months, the pulpit at the parishioners split their time John A. Cutting, 72 New Braintree Congregational throughout the year at loca- Church, part of the Tri-Parish tions in Hardwick, Gilbertville SOUTH BARRE – It is birds and their songs, a Community Church, was filled and New Braintree. In addi- with great sadness that we bright blue sky and warm by Rev. Kathleen Fitzgibbons, tion to leading the church announce the death of John sunshine. He enjoyed gar- an itinerant minister with services every other Sunday, A. Cutting on April 8, 2021 dening. He raised vege- strong ties to New Braintree. Fitzgibbons gave support and at the age of 72. He was born tables, colorful zinnias This past Sunday was her last guidance to the committee in Jan. 19, 1949 in Worcester, and snapdragons to the week preaching to the congre- charge of finding a minister. the son of Merritt E. and delight of local farmers’ gation before getting ready to She acted as a cheerleader for Jessie (Taft) Cutting. He was market patrons. He loved return to her cabin in Maine. the committee as they drafted a life-long resident of South driving on country roads, An elementary school prin- an advertisement to find the Barre. the Quabbin, fishing with cipal for 26 years, Fitzgibbons right person for the job. “The John was a 1967 gradu- his buddies and he never first came to the area in 1985 ad is out there, I know for sure ate of Barre High School where he missed a Red Sox game. when she worked at the New there is just the right person to played basketball and baseball, John was predeceased by his par- Braintree Grade School. put in that place,” Fitzgibbons attended Quinsigamond Community ents, and is survived by his daughters, She stayed close to 5 years said. College and was a Vietnam Navy vet- Jody Davignon (Larry) of Randolph, before relocating to a school When asked what her favor- eran. Vermont and Kimberly Michel in Putnam, Connecticut. ite part of being a minster was, He was a member of the (Jeffrey) of Cambridge, N.Y.; his sis- Fitzgibbons said, “in my other Fitzgibbons said, “I can stand International Association of Heat and ter, Jane Longmire, of Belmont; five life I was an elementary school up there after a great deal of Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers grandchildren and two nephews, all of principal, but I always wanted study, planning and prayer, and for over 40 years. He worked locally whom meant the world to him. to be a minister.” present a message that is from and traveled to various states around Burial at Glen Valley Cemetery With her own children the bible and make it be real the country, retiring 10 years ago. in Barre will be private. Donations grown and out of the house, to the people there. I see the John was a devoted father, a kind in John’s name can be made to The Fitzgibbons followed her people leaning in to hear what and generous brother, friend and Massachusetts Audubon Society. dream and entered seminary Turley Publications Courtesy photo God’s word is.” Fitzgibbons neighbor and a caring guardian of his Online remembrance and condolence school. She began at Bangor The Rev. Kathleen Fitzgibbons has been serving Tri- emphasized the importance family home. He loved the majesty may be made at https://www.dayfu- Theological Seminary in Parish Community Church and will now return to Maine of reading the bible, as it is and beautiful details of nature, the nerals.com/guestbook/john-cutting. Maine about 20 years ago, to serve different, more remote churches. “a how-to book.” She said and later went to Hartford from civilization,” she said. Julie Rousseau knew that her it teaches people how to get Seminary, graduating in 2016. The village is home to most- church community would ben- along with others. “I knew Fannie M. (Maio) Simeone,92 During this time, she worked ly seasonal residents and was efit from Fitzgibbons’ faith how to know people because BARRE – Fannie M. Fannie was a communi- as a lay minister, sharing even written about by noted and leadership, and invited her of what I learned from reading (Maio) Simeone, 92, cant of St. Francis of Assisi God’s message wherever she author Henry David Thoreau in to join them in her “off sea- the bible,” she said. passed away peacefully on (formerly St. Thomas a went. Now, Fitzgibbons travels his book, “The Maine Woods.” son.” “Imagine my delight 36 Being able to worship Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Becket) Parish in Barre, Maine, as well as other states, Fitzgibbons also preaches at years later, to be called to be safely during the pandem- the Quaboag Rehabilitation former member and offi- as an itinerant minister. small island churches off the minister at the New Braintree ic has proven a challenge for and Skilled Care Center in cer of the Ladies Auxiliary “The work I do in the coast of Maine, although last Congregational Church,” all area churches. From wor- West Brookfield. of the American Legion summer is at the church in year she was unable to due to Fitzgibbons said. “I always shipping via Zoom, to hold- Fannie is survived by two (George L. Thorng Post Chesuncook Village, an unor- the COVID-19 pandemic. feel so comfortable there. The ing services outdoors or from sons, Gary (wife Susan) of 404), and a frequent par- ganized territory in Maine. I Fitzgibbon has left a lasting congregation is incredibly ear- cars. Fitzgibbons said that West Brookfield and Robert ticipant at the Barre Senior live in a cabin across the lake. impression on the communities nest and real seekers of God’s many people have made the (wife Marlene) of Barre; a Center, serving with her The Greater Northern Paper she has been a part of, one of will. They are wonderful peo- decision to stay away from daughter-in-law Lynda Simeone of husband on numerous volunteer events Company owned the village, which being New Braintree. ple,” she said. The Tri-Parish in-person services, but people West Boylston; five grandchildren, and efforts. She was a breast cancer but went out of date many “I never knew anyone where Community Church is current- in New Braintree continue to Jeffrey, Jennifer, Rebekah, Andrew survivor, an avid reader, excellent knit- years ago. They sold the land I was going, I always felt the ly searching for a part-time worship each week, safely dis- and Therese Simeone, their spouses/ ter, enjoyed doing all sorts of word around the lake to the state Lord sent me,” Fitzgibbons minister. tanced and wearing facemasks. partners, and a great granddaughter puzzles and deeply cherished time of Maine,” Fitzgibbons said. said in referencing her trav- Fitzgibbons said Tri-Parish Fitzgibbons said, “I have deep Emelia Simeone; her sister, Angelina with her grandchildren. In their retire- “I learned about the village els during her career both as a Community Church is sim- respect for people who will Jolly of Milton, GA; brothers, ment years, Fannie and Mike enjoyed church while in seminary in principal and minister. Former ilar to her churches in rural hold fast for what they believe Nunziato Maio of Portland, CT, and vacation time with siblings and spous- Bangor, it’s about two hours coworker and lifelong friend Maine. Many of those small in.” Anthony Maio of Paxton; many niec- es, sight-seeing day trips, trips to naval es and nephews; family (both local- reunions, and two trips to Italy visiting ly and in Italy) and friends. She was relatives on both occasions. predeceased by her beloved husband, The family would like to thank Local pastor offers sermon Amerigo (April 9, 2020) and a son, the kind and compassionate staff at Names and Titles of anybody does sin, we have an name, so that at the name of 26. Resurrection and the Michael (April 2, 2010). Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled advocate with the Father--Jesus Jesus every knee will bow, of Life - “Jesus said to her, ‘I am Born on Sept. 18, 1928, she was Care Center who took such good care Jesus Pt. 1 Christ, the Righteous One.” 1 those who are in heaven and on the resurrection and the life. the daughter of Filippo and Rosa of Fannie over the past few years. Scripture employs an array John 2:1 earth and under the earth, and The one who believes in me (Orlando) Maio. A lifelong resident A funeral Mass will be held on of varying titles used in ref- 4. Author and Perfecter of that every tongue will confess will live, even though they of Barre, Fannie graduated from Barre Friday, April 16, 2021 at noon in erence to Jesus. Each pro- Our Faith - “Fixing our eyes on that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the die.’” John 11:25 High School in 1946. She continued St Thomas A Becket Church Vernon vides some unique insight Jesus, the author and perfect- glory of God the Father.” Phil. 27. The Door - “I am the her education and graduated from Avenue, South Barre. Calling into His nature, mission and er of faith, who for the joy set 2:9-11 door. If anyone enters by me, Salter Secretarial School in Worcester. hours will be held from 10 to 11:30 work. Moreover, each helps before Him endured the cross, 15. Mediator - “For there he will be saved and will go in She married her sweetheart, Amerigo a.m. prior to the Mass in Pillsbury us to understand the role He despising the shame, and has is one God, and one mediator and out and find pasture.” John (“Mike”) in 1951. While raising their Funeral Home, 96 South Barre Road. should and must play in our sat down at the right hand of between God and men, the man 10:9 family, she was employed briefly by Barre. Burial will be in St. Josephs lives, shaping how we live the throne of God.” Heb. 12:2 Christ Jesus.” 1 Tim. 2:5 28. The Way, Truth and the former Barre Wool Combing Co. Cemetery in Barre. In lieu of flow- before Him. Few things in life 5. Bread of Life - “Then 16. Messiah - “‘We have Life - “Jesus answered, ‘I and then by the former H.H. Brown ers, contributions in her name may be are more critical than accurate- Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread found the Messiah’ (that is, the am the way and the truth and Shoe Co. of Worcester as Executive made to the Barre Senior Center 40 ly understanding the charac- of life. Whoever comes to me Christ).” John 1:41 the life. No one comes to the Secretary for over 27 years until West St., Suite 433, Barre MA 01005 ter of Christ and your place in will never go hungry, and who- 17. Our Hope - “…Christ Father except through me.’” the company closed. She continued or Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Him, as noted in the follow- ever believes in me will never Jesus our hope.” 1 Tim. 1:1 John 14:6 employment as an Office Manager at Care Center, Attention Activities 47 ing selection from J. I. Packer: be thirsty.’” John 6:35 18. Peace - “For he himself 29. The Word - “In the Hardwick Laminators in Gilbertville, East Main St., West Brookfield, MA “Knowing about God is cru- 6. Beloved Son of God is our peace, who has made beginning was the Word, and retiring in 1999. 01585. cially important for the living - “And behold, a voice from the two groups one and has the Word was with God, and of our lives. As it would be heaven said, ‘This is my destroyed the barrier, the divid- the Word was God.” John 1:1 cruel to an Amazonian tribes- beloved Son, with whom I am ing wall of hostility.” Eph. 2:14 30. The True Vine - “I am man to fly him to London, put well pleased.’” Matt. 3:17 19. Redeemer - “And as for the true vine, and My Father is In Loving Memory of him down without explana- 7. Deliverer - “And to wait me, I know that my Redeemer the vinedresser.” John 15:1 tion of Trafalgar Square and for his Son from heaven, whom lives, and at the last He will 31-34. Wonderful MICHAEL J. SWISTAK leave him, as one who knew he raised from the dead, Jesus take His stand on the earth.” Counselor, Mighty God, November 19, 1961 - April 17, 2010 nothing of English or England, who delivers us from the wrath Job 19:25 Everlasting Father, Prince of to fend for himself, so we are to come.” 1 Thess. 1:10 20. Risen Lord - “…that Peace - “For to us a child is THERESA S. ZAGANIACZ cruel to ourselves if we try 8. Faithful and True - “I Christ died for our sins accord- born, to us a son is given, and to live in this world without saw heaven standing open and ing to the Scriptures, that he the government will be on July 1, 1930 - April 29, 2018 knowing about the God whose there before me was a white was buried, that he was raised his shoulders. And he will be world it is and who runs it. The horse, whose rider is called on the third day according to called Wonderful Counselor, TEOFIL F. ZAGANIACZ world becomes a strange, mad, Faithful and True. 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Barre Police Log Rutland Police Log

Sunday, April 4 5:36 p.m. Overdose/Poisoning Friday, April 9 Sunday, April 4 8:55 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Pommogussett Road – Written Warning 11:41 a.m. Complaint Main Street – Vernon Avenue – Transported to 11:42 a.m. Serve Warrant Summer 6:43 p.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ Paxton Road – Written Warning 8:33 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Investigated Hospital Street – Arrest(s) Made Fire Main Street – Report Filed 9:47 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Pommogussett Road – Written Warning Arrest: Dennis D. Cross, 19, Barre Paxton Road – Written Warning 9:10 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple Monday, April 5 Wednesday, April 7 Warrant Monday, April 5 10:22 a.m. Fraud/Forgery Central Avenue – Written Warning 9:06 a.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ 10:56 a.m. Illegal Dumping South 7:54 p.m. Larceny/Theft Summer 10:17 a.m. Animal Bite Johnson Way Tree Road – Officer Spoke to Party 9:36 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Fire Worcester Road – Transported to Street – Officer Spoke to Party Street – Property Returned – Officer Advised 3:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East Brunelle Drive – Written Warning Hospital 3:54 p.m. Complaint South Street – 10:25 a.m. Chest Pain/Heart County Road – Written Warning 10:23 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Officer Spoke to Party Saturday, April 10 Problems Spencer Road – Transported Pleasantdale Road – Written Warning Tuesday, April 6 4:36 p.m. Fraud Hancock Road – 11:31 a.m. Larceny/Theft Old to Hospital Thursday, April 8 10:49 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 1:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Officer Advised Coldbrook Road – Officer Spoke to 11:05 a.m. Sick/Unknown Kenwood 5:40 a.m. Sick/Unknown Ridge Road Street – Written Warning Wheelwright Road – Criminal Party Drive – Transported to Hospital – Transported to Hospital 11:01 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Complaint Thursday, April 8 5:17 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 7:22 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Written Warning Summons: Tiffany L. Fielding, 30, 5:09 p.m. Harassment South Street SOUTH BARRE Street – Arrest(s) Made Pommogussett Road – Written Warning 11:16 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple South Barre – Officer Spoke to Party Summons: Gilmar F. Pereira, 42, 7:38 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Avenue – Written Warning Uninsured Motor Vehicle; 5:22 p.m. Structure Fires West Friday, April 9 Leominster Pommogussett Road – Written Warning 1:20 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Miles Unregistered Motor Vehicle; Street – Fire Extinguished 7:52 a.m. Missing Person Fir Street Unlicensed Operation of Motor 7:45 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Road – Vehicle Towed Inspection/Sticker, No – Officer Took Call Vehicle Pommogussett Road – Written Warning Summons: Matthew H. Clark, 32, 6:24 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 8:05 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Southbridge Street – Written Warning Street – Written Warning Registration Suspended, Operate 6:51 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 8:15 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Motor Vehicle With; Uninsured Motor Street – Written Warning Pommogussett Road – Written Warning Vehicle; Unlicensed Operation of Motor Hardwick Police Log 8:24 p.m. Fire Alarm Activation East 8:30 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Vehicle; Drug, Possess Class B; Drug, County Road – Services Rendered Street – Written Warning Possess Class B 11:10 p.m. Breathing Difficult Miles 8:34 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 11:08 p.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ During the weeks of April 5-12, 8:21 p.m. Phone – Motor Vehicle Thursday, April 8 Road – Transported to Hospital Pommogussett Road – Written Warning Fire Charnock Hill Road – Transported the Hardwick/New Braintree Police Accident Greenwich Road – Negative 10:30 a.m. Phone – Harassment 10:17 a.m. Chest Pain/Heart to Hospital Department responded to 70 build- Contact Main Street – Spoken To Tuesday, April 6 Problems Prescott Street – Transported ing/property checks, 30 directed/area 12:07 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard 8:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main to Hospital Saturday, April 10 patrols, 7 radar assignments, 12 traffic Tuesday, April 6 Church Street – Taken/Referred to Street – Citation Issued 10:19 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 8:49 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main controls, 5 emergency 911 calls, 54 7:58 a.m. 911 – Fire, Structure Other Agency 2:57 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Pommogussett Road – Citation Issued Street – Citation Issued motor vehicle stops, 2 safety hazards, Greenwich Road – Extinguished 6 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Street – Arrest(s) Made Summons: Dylan M. Sanborn, 23, 10:28 a.m. Harassing/Annoying 1 scam, 1 harassment, 5 complaints, 1 2:13 p.m. 911 – Animal Call North Stop Hardwick Road – Written Warning Arrest: Charles E. Lesloe, Jr., 56, Athol Phone Calls Main Street – Officer motor vehicle accident, 4 animal calls Road – Taken/Referred to Other Keene, NH Inspection/Sticker, No; Unlicensed Spoke to Party and 1 trespass in the town of Hardwick. Agency Friday, April 9 License Suspended, Operate Motor Operation of Motor Vehicle 11:54 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Maple 3:08 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 2:27 p.m. Phone – Medical Alarm Vehicle With 10:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Avenue – Citation Issued Monday, April 5 Stop Church Street – Written Warning Hardwick Road – Transported to 5:06 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Paddock Road – Citation Issued 12 p.m. Harassing/Annoying Phone 9:13 a.m. 911 – Hang-up Call Old 5:19 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Hospital Pommogussett Road – Criminal 10:55 a.m. Fraud/Forgery Main Calls Main Street – Services Rendered Petersham Road – Spoken To Stop Main Street – Written Warning 4:30 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Complaint Street – Officer Spoke to Party 12:18 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 3:31 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 3:58 p.m. Phone – Scam Lucas Stop Barre Road – Written Warning Summons: Steven P. Hooten, 64, 9:04 p.m. Missing Person Main Street – Vehicle Towed Stop Petersham Road – Citation Road – Officer Handled 5:19 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Templeton Street – Returned to Family/Guardian Summons: Alex R. Lema Lala, 23, Issued 4:18 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Stop Petersham Road – Citation Issued Unlicensed Operation of Motor New Bedford 4:16 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street – Written Warning Vehicle Friday, April 9 Inspection/Sticker, No; Unlicensed Stop Main Street – Written Warning 5:24 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Saturday, April 10 5:52 p.m. Breaking and Entering 7:14 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Operation of Motor Vehicle 4:21 p.m. Phone – Safety Hazard Stop Main Street – Written Warning 5:25 p.m. Phone – Complaint Past Commercial Miles Road – Report Street – Written Warning 9:18 p.m. Erratic Operator Main Czesky Road – Taken/Referred to 5:46 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Mechanic Street – Unfounded Filed 7:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street – Services Rendered Other Agency Stop Mechanic Street – Vehicle Towed 5:42 p.m. Phone – Complaint 8:50 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop East Street – Written Warning Arrest: Benjamin P. Dang, 19, 5:10 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle 6:34 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Greenwich Road – Report Taken County Road – Written Warning 7:43 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Auburn Stop Hardwick Road – Written Warning Stop Main Street – Written Warning 7:54 p.m. Phone – Complaint Pommogussett Road – Written Warning OUI-Drugs; OUI-Liquor or .08%; 5:53 p.m. 911 – Medical Emergency Prouty Road – Spoken To Wednesday, April 7 7:52 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Drug, Possess to Distribute Class D Church Lane – Transported to Hospital Wednesday, April 7 8:22 p.m. Phone – Complaint 7 a.m. Vandalism Wheeler Road – Pommogussett Road – Written Warning (Marijuana); Marked Lanes Violation 6:34 p.m. 911 – Complaint Broad 4:41 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Prouty Road – Transferred Call to C7 Officer Spoke to Party 8:08 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Investigated Stop Lower Road – Citation Issued 8:15 p.m. 911 – Complaint/Motor 5:08 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Sunday, April 11 Vehicle Operations Lower Road – Stop Lower Road – Citation Issued 4:33 p.m. Initiated – Motor Vehicle Negative Contact Stop Barre Road – Written Warning Hubbardston Police Log

Sunday, April 4 Unlicensed Operation of Motor License Suspended, Operate Motor 9:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Vehicle Vehicle With Petersham Police Log Worcester Road – Citation Issued 3:44 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 11:25 p.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ Street – Criminal Complaint Fire Adams Road – Transported to Monday, March 1 Sunday, March 7 8:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Monday, April 5 Summons: Marilou G. Dawson, 48, Hospital 9:34 p.m. Safety Hazard North 8:32 a.m. 911/Hang-up Call East Common Street – Vehicle Towed 12:04 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Foxboro Summons: Alex R. Aubin, 30, Main Street – Taken/Referred to Other Street – Spoken To Worcester Road – Vehicle Towed Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Sterling Agency Thursday, March 25 Summons: Carolin M. Dos Santos, Registration Revoked, Operate Motor Snow/Recreation Vehicle – Helmet Tuesday, March 9 8:19 p.m. 911 – Misdial Hardwick 41, Leominster Vehicle With Violation Tuesday, March 2 4:31 p.m. Medical Emergency Rte. Road – Services Rendered Unlicensed Operation of Motor 5:43 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Summons: Charles A. Hobbs, 30, 5:25 a.m. Safety Hazard South 32A – Transported to Hospital Vehicle Williamsville Road – Criminal Complaint Barre Street – Taken/Referred to Other Friday, March 26 Summons: Neil P. Curran, 21, Snow/Recreation Vehicle – Helmet Agency Wednesday, March 10 4:38 p.m. Fraud Birch Drive – Tuesday, April 6 Hubbardston Violation; Snow/Recreation Vehicle – 6:07 a.m. Safety Hazard Hardwick 12:29 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Report Taken 10:51 a.m. Fire Alarm Activation License Suspended, Operate Motor Negligent/Reckless Operation; Snow/ Road – Taken/Referred to Other North Main Street – Written Warning 4:48 p.m. Fire, Other South Main Madison Way – Services Rendered Vehicle With Recreation Vehicle – OUI by +21 Agency 12:41 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Services Rendered 6:45 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop – Liquor or .08%; Snow/Recreation 6:17 a.m. 911 Misdial Nichewaug North Main Street – Written Warning 4:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident Madison Way – Criminal Complaint Friday, April 9 Vehicle – Public Way Violation; Snow/ Road – Spoken TO Old East Street – Services Rendered 6:57 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Main 8:18 a.m. Motor Vehicle Collision/ Recreation Vehicle – Unregistered 9:52 a.m. Safety Hazard Monson Sunday, March 14 Street – Citation Issued Fire Main Street – Transported to Turnpike Road – Taken/Referred to 4:36 p.m. Alarm North Main Street – Saturday, March 27 Hospital Saturday, April 10 Other Agency Taken/Referred to Other Agency 8:59 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Wednesday, April 7 1:09 p.m. Sick/Unknown Barre Road 7:50 p.m. Recreational Vehicle 10:35 a.m. Safety Hazard Monson Salem Road – Citation Issued 12:08 p.m. Seizures Elm Street – – No Fire Service Necessary Complaint Dogwood South Road – Turnpike Road – Dispatch Handled Monday, March 15 11:07 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Transported to Hospital 2:58 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Officer Spoke to Party 1:35 p.m. Scam Birch Drive – South Main Street – Citation Issued 5:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Gardner Road – Criminal Complaint Wednesday, March 3 Investigated 11:29 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Gardner Road – Citation Issued Summons: Zachary Fairchild, 29, Sunday, April 11 2:36 p.m. 911 Misdial New Salem 4:21 p.m. Safety Hazard Nelson North Main Street – Written Warning 5:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Athol 1:21 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Road – Services Rendered Road – Taken/Referred to Other 2:29 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop South Gardner Road – Written Warning Unlicensed Operation of Motor Williamsville Road – Criminal Complaint Agency Main Street – Written Warning Vehicle Summons: Daniel J. Rich, 22, Barre Thursday, March 4 5:14 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Thursday, April 8 7:14 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Uninsured Motor Vehicle; 3:05 p.m. Missing Person High Main Street – Written Warning Sunday, March 28 9:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop New Gardner Road – Criminal Complaint Unregistered Motor Vehicle; Number Street – Services Rendered 2:30 p.m. Medical Emergency North Templeton Road – Criminal Complaint Summons: Marcus B. Valenti, 23, Plate Violation to Conceal ID; Speeding 3:37 p.m. 911 Misdial Popple Camp Thursday, March 18 Main Street – Transported to Hospital Summons: Harriet Mutesi, 34, Athol Woodstock, CT Road – Services Rendered 8:18 a.m. Scam Common Street – 7:51 p.m. Safety Hazard South No Action Required Monday, March 29 Street – Removed Hazard 11:21 a.m. Safety Hazard New Saturday, March 20 Salem Road – Removed Hazard Saturday, March 6 12:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 1:16 p.m. Safety Hazard Popple Pedestrian fatalities soar across the nation 9:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North South Main Street – Citation Issued Camp Road – Taken/Referred to Other Main Street – Written Warning Agency Over a 10-year period, the num- ities among people ages 60-69 ities increased by a larger amount 11:57 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Monday, March 22 ber of pedestrians killed in motor more than doubled over the past over the study period, both in Barre Road – Written Warning 5:22 p.m. Medical Emergency North Tuesday, March 30 2:50 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop South Main Street – Transported to Hospital 3:28 p.m. Fire, Brush South Street – vehicle crashes on America’s road- decade, from 436 in 2009 to 943 raw numbers and on a percentage Main Street – Citation Issued Extinguished ways increased by a staggering in 2018. Deaths of pedestrians in basis. The number of sober pedes- 11:44 p.m. 911/Hang-up Call East Wednesday, March 24 55%, according to a new report their fifties, sixties and seventies all trians killed in 2018 was nearly as Street – Transferred Call to C1 8:55 a.m. Medical Emergency Wednesday, March 31 from the AAA Foundation for increased faster than the national large as the total number of pedes- Monson Turnpike Road – Transported 7:36 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop North Traffic Safety. The dramatic rise in average for pedestrians of all ages. trians killed in 2009. to Hospital Main Street – Citation Issued deaths from 2009-2018 followed The number of children and teens AAA urges state and local three decades of declines. killed as pedestrians decreased transportation planning authorities In Massachusetts, there were slightly, the only groups for whom to prioritize pedestrian safety and 725 pedestrians killed during pedestrian fatalities decreased. address this rising problem. AAA Oakham Police Log that ten-year period, as well as Three of every four pedestri- recommends: Sidewalks should 122 in Rhode Island and 439 in ans killed on U.S. roads in 2018 be installed in areas that are fre- Connecticut. California, with were struck in darkness. Fatalities quently traveled by pedestrians, Monday, April 5 Coldbrook Road – Information Given Saturday, April 10 10:25 a.m. Chest Pain/Heart 3:46 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Old just under 7,500, accounted for in darkness accounted for the vast with an increased focus on older Problems Spencer Road – Transported Wednesday, April 7 Turnpike Road – Citation Issued the largest number of the 51,000 majority of the increase in pedes- pedestrian safety. There be more to Hospital 8:29 p.m. Neighbor Dispute Bechan deaths. trian fatalities over the past decade. emphasis on traffic education in 5:47 p.m. Illegal Dumping Road – Report Filed In the Bay State, 17,000 pedes- The number of pedestrians killed schools at all levels, including trians were injured, with Boston, in darkness in 2018 was larger than school safety patrols, adult cross- Springfield, Worcester, New the total number of pedestrians ing guards, police and traffic con- New Braintree Police Log Bedford and Brockton seeing killed in any and all lighting condi- trol signs, signals, and markings. the greatest number of fatalities tions in 2009, 2010, or 2011. State and local governments are and injuries. Pedestrian injuries Eighty-four % of all pedestrian encouraged to develop traffic safe- During the weeks of April 5-12, Tuesday, April 6 Saturday, April 10 occurred most often between the fatalities in 2018, and 84% of the ty public information programs the Hardwick/New Braintree Police 2:41 a.m. 911 – Suspicious Activity 7:57 p.m. 911 – Motor Vehicle Department responded to 20 build- Worcester Road – Protective Custody Accident West Road – Arrest(s) Made hours of 3-7 p.m. and seniors are overall increase in pedestrian fatali- aimed at communities with large ing/property checks, 17 directed/area 8:19 p.m. 911 – Misdial Tucker especially at risk: over the decade ties over the study period, occurred populations of new immigrants patrols, 10 radar assignments, 7 traf- Wednesday, April 7 Road – Transferred Call to C3 in Massachusetts more than 200 of on roads with speed limits of 30 unfamiliar with local traffic rules fic controls, 4 emergency 911 calls, 11:36 a.m. 911 – Fire, Other 8:23 p.m. Phone – Complaint the 725 killed were 65 or older. mph or higher. and customs. 1 motor vehicle stop, 1 motor vehicle Worcester Road – Unknown Outcome Ravine Road – Transferred Call to C3 accident and 1 complaint in the town of The AAA Foundation report Pedestrians killed at non-inter- AAA Northeast is a not-for- New Braintree. found: section locations without cross- profit auto club with 70 offices A total of 6,374 pedestrians walks rose 70% over the decade. in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, were killed in crashes with motor Thirty-two% of all pedestri- Connecticut, New Jersey, New vehicles in 2018, representing a ans, who died, had a blood alcohol Hampshire and New York, provid- NEWS & FEATURES 55% increase from 4,109 a decade concentration equal to or great- ing more than 6 million local AAA As a paper of record, we attempt to cover all general news, personality profi les, and community earlier and the highest num- er than the legal limit for driving. members with travel, insurance, features that we know about. This includes all selectmen and school committee meetings as well as ber since 1990. Pedestrian fatal- However, sober pedestrians’ fatal- finance and auto-related services. spot planning board, board of health, fi nance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should always cover, but we are more than open to suggestions of other features to celebrate the fabric of our communities and their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers provide funding for THE BARRE GAZETTE – Serving the towns of Barre, this paid staff coverage. For more information on news or community features for the Barre Gazette, please email Hardwick, Hubbardston,New Braintree, North Brookfield, [email protected]. Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 Page 14 • Barre Gazette • April 15, 2021 Public Notices

BARRE which you must file a writ- TO WIT: all unpaid taxes, tax titles, ed with the Worcester W., 193 feet to a point; Appointment of Personal PLANNING BOARD ten appearance and objec- A certain parcel of land, tax liens, water and sewer County (Worcester District) THENCE N. 69° 05' Legal Notice Representative has been PUBLIC HEARING tion if you object to this with the buildings there- liens and any other munic- Registry of Deeds in 30” W., 72.16 feet to a Town of Barre, MA filed by Vincent Vilkas of The Barre Planning proceeding. If you fail to on, situated on the westerly ipal assessments or liens or Book 30964 at Page 312, point; Request for Proposals Shrewsbury, MA requesting Board will hold a pub- file a timely written appear- side of Greenwich Road, in existing encumbrances of of which mortgage the THENCE S 19° 50' 20” for that the Court enter a formal lic hearing on Tuesday, ance and objection followed Hardwick, MA and being record which are in force undersigned is the pres- W., 254.67 feet to a point Information Consulting Decree and Order and for April 20, 2021 at 7:15 by an affidavit of objections shown as Lot # 3 on a plan and are applicable, having ent holder by assignment by an unknown owner; Services such other relief as request­ p.m. via Zoom requested within thirty (30) days of of land owned by Karl D. priority over said mort- from Mortgage Electronic THENCE easterly by The Towns of Barre ed in the Petition. by Michael & Jacqueline the return day, action may Germain and Brenda L. gage, whether or not ref- Registration Systems, Inc., Crawford Road 330.06 feet and Rutland are seek- The Petitioner requests Collins for a special permit be taken without further Germain dated April 10, erence to such restrictions, as nominee for Merrimack more or less to a drill hole ing proposals from qual- Vincent Vilkas for the use of camper/trail- notice to you. 1989, by Donald A. Para, easements, improvements, Mortgage Company, Inc., at the point of beginning. that: of ified firms, hereinaf- Shrewsbury, MAbe appoint­­ er during the construction WITNESS, Hon. Leilah R.L.S. and recorded in the liens or encumbrances is to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Being all of parcel 3 and ter referred to as the IT of dwelling for a period of A Kearny, First Justice of Worcester District Registry made in the deed. National Association, dated the remainder of Parcel 1 as ed as Person­al Representa­­ Consultant to provide tive(s) of said estate to serve six to eight months as sited this Court. of Deeds, Plan Book 619, TERMS OF SALE: April 22, 2015, record- shown on Plan of Property the Town of Barre, Town in the Town of Barre Code Date: April 07, 2021 Plan 91. Beginning at an A deposit of Five ed with the Worcester owned by Kasta Peter et Without Surety on the of Rutland and Rutland bond in a supervised 140-7(B)(13) for property Stephanie Fattman iron pipe at the northeast- Thousand ($5,000.00) County (Worcester District) ux, dated Mar 5, 1961, by Regional Emergency located at 55 Eagle Drive, Register of Probate erly corner of lot herein Dollars by certified Registry of Deeds in Book Theodore Drazek, C.E. administration. Communications Center IMPORTANT NOTICE Assessors Map D, Lot 04/15/2021 described, on the west- or bank check will be 53675, Page 103; by assign- BEING the same (RRECC) with computer 151 and recorded with the erly side of Greenwich required to be paid by ment from JPMorgan Chase premises conveyed to You have the right to network administration obtain a copy of the Petition Worcester District Registry NOTICE OF Road and at the south- the purchaser at the time Bank, N.A., to MTGLQ Mortgagors by deed record- and information technol- from the Petitioner­ or at the of Deeds Book #61371, MORTGAGEE'S SALE easterly corner of Lot #4. and place of sale. The Investors, L.P., dated ed in Book 23663, Page 94. ogy technical assistance Court. You have a right to Page 49. OF REAL ESTATE THENCE: S. 8 degrees 43' balance is to be paid by January 22, 2016, record- Premises to be sold and to the Town offices and All interested parties By virtue and in exe- 26" W, along the westerly certified or bank check ed with the Worcester conveyed subject to and departments. object to this proceeding. To who wish to comment on cution of the Power of side of Greenwich Road, at Harmon Law Offices, County (Worcester District) with the benefit of all rights, The Towns of Barre and do so, you or your attorney this matter should attend the Sale contained in a cer- 213.18 feet to an iron pipe; P.C., 150 California St., Registry of Deeds in rights of way, restrictions, Rutland reserve the right to must file a written appear­ hearing via Zoom or sub- tain mortgage given by THENCE: N. 56 degrees Newton, Massachusetts Book 54958, Page 29; by easements, covenants, liens reject any or all proposals ance and objection at this mit comments in writing Christopher L. Eldredge 26' 19" W. along Lot # 2, 02458, or by mail to P.O. assignment from MTGLQ or claims in the nature of or to cancel this Request Court before: 10:00 a.m. on prior to the hearing to the to Mortgage Electronic 285.35 feet to an iron pipe; Box 610389, Newton Investors, L.P., to U.S. Bank liens, improvements, pub- for Proposals if it is in the the return day of Planning Board. Registration Systems, Inc., THENCE: N. 54 degrees Highlands, Massachusetts Trust National Association, lic assessments, any and Towns’ best interests to do 05/11/2021. Douglas Martin as nominee for America's 14' 8" W. along Lot # 2 02461-0389, within thirty as Trustee of Tiki Series IV all unpaid taxes, tax titles, so. The Town has deter- This is NOT a hearing Chairman Wholesale Lender, dated 960.65 feet to a gun bar- (30) days from the date of Trust, dated April 28, 2020, tax liens, water and sewer mined that this contract date, but a deadline by 4/08, 4/15/2021 March 23, 2007 and rel; THENCE: N. 27 sale. Deed will be provid- recorded with the Worcester liens and any other munic- is subject to the Uniform which you must file a writ­ recorded in the Worcester degrees 16' 55" E. along ed to purchaser for record- County (Worcester District) ipal assessments or liens or Procurement Act, G.L. c. ten appearance and objec­ Commonwealth of County (Worcester land now or formerly of ing upon receipt in full of Registry of Deeds in existing encumbrances of 30B. Therefore, the pro- tion if you object to this Massachusetts District) Registry of Deeds Louis H. and Angelina the purchase price. The Book 62536, Page 37; and record which are in force visions of G.L. c.30B are proceeding. If you fail to The Trial Court in Book 40890, Page 128 Labier, 100.00 feet to an description of the premises by an assignment from and are applicable, having hereby incorporated by file a timely written appear­ Probate and of which mortgage the iron pipe; THENCE: S. 60 contained in said mortgage U.S. Bank Trust National priority over said mortgage, reference as this Request ance and objection followed Family Court undersigned is the pres- degrees 23' 00" E. along shall control in the event of Association, as Trustee whether or not reference for Proposals. The Town by an affidavit of objections Worcester Division ent holder, by assignment Lot# 4 696.24 feet to an an error in this publication. of Tiki Series IV Trust to to such restrictions, ease- is seeking to enter into a within thirty (30) days of 225 Main Street from: iron pipe; THENCE: S. Other terms, if any, to U.S. Bank Trust National ments, improvements, liens three year contract, com- the return day, action may Worcester, MA 01608 Mortgage Electronic 34 degrees 23' 6" E along be announced at the sale. Association, as Trustee of or encumbrances is made in mencing on July 1, 2021. be taken without further (508)831-2000 Registration Systems, Lot # 4 177.21 feet to an THE BANK OF Dwelling Series IV Trust, the deed. The requested scope of Docket No. Inc. to The Bank of New iron pipe; THENCE: N. NEW YORK MELLON dated October 23, 2020, Terms of sale: A depos- notice to you. services is attached. A bid UNSUPERVISED WO19P1757EA York Mellon, as Trustee 89 degrees 7' 35" E along F/K/A THE BANK recorded with the Worcester it of five thousand dollars package may be obtained Estate of: for the Certificateholders, Lot # 4 72.00 feet to an OF NEW YORK, AS County (Worcester District) ($5,000) by certified or ADMINISTRATION from the Town of Barre UNDER THE Bradley W Brown CWABS, Inc., Asset- iron pipe; THENCE: S. TRUSTEE FOR THE Registry of Deeds in Book bank check will be required Town Administrator Date of Death: 04/26/2019 Backed Certificates, Series 69 degrees 8' 25" E. along CERTIFICATEHOLDERS 63964, Page 363, for breach to be paid by the purchas- MASSACHUSETTS Jessica Sizer at 40 West UNIFORM PROBATE CITATION ON 2007-7, recorded on Lot # 4 69.97 feet to an OF CWABS, INC., of the conditions of said er at the time and place of Street, Barre, MA 01005 PETITIONFOR ORDER January 15, 2010, in Book iron pipe: THENCE: N. ASSET-BACKED mortgage and for the pur- sale. The balance is to be CODE (MUPC) and by email at jsizer@ A Personal Represent­ OF COMPLETE No. 45355, at Page 331 74 degrees 42' 6" E along CERTIFICATES, SERIES pose of foreclosing the paid by certified or bank townofbarre.com. RFP SETTLEMENT Mortgage Electronic Lot # 4 42.65 feet to an 2007-7 same will be sold at Public check at Demerle Hoeger ative appointed under the submittals are due no later Petition for Order of Registration Systems, Inc. iron pipe; THENCE: S. 60 Present holder of said Auction at 1:00 P.M. on LLP, 10 City Square, 4th MUPC in an unsupervised than April 29, 2021 at Complete Settlement has as nominee for America's degrees 36' 8" E. along Lot mortgage the 23rd day of April, Floor, Boston, MA 02129 administration is not been filed by William Wholesale Lender to # 4 153.04 feet to the point By its Attorneys, 2021, at 91 Crawford Road, within thirty (30) days from 4pm. required­ to file an inventory M Brown of Barre MA The Bank of New York of beginning. Being the HARMON LAW Oakham, MA 01068, all the date of sale. Deed will Jessica Sizer or annual accounts with the requesting that the court Mellon fka The Bank of same premises conveyed OFFICES, P.C. and singular the premises be provided to purchaser Town Administrator Court. Persons interested in enter a formal Decree New York, as Trustee for to me by Deed of Lu-Ann 150 California St. described in said mortgage, for recording upon receipt 04/15/2021 the estate are entitled to of Complete Settlement the Certificateholders of J. Eldredge dated April 6, Newton, MA 02458 To wit: in full of the purchase notice regarding the admin­ including the allowance of the CWABS, Inc., Asset- 2006 and recorded with (617)558-0500 The land, with the price. In the event of an Commonwealth of istration directly from the a final account, First and Backed Certificates, Series Worcester District Registry 19755 buildings thereon, in error in this publication, the Massachusetts Personal Representative and Final and other such relief 2007-7, recorded on May of Deeds at Book 38743, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29/2021 Oakham, Worcester County, description of the premises The Trial Court may petition the Court in as may be requested in the 29, 2012, in Book No. Page 264. Massachusetts on the north- contained in said mortgage Worcester Probate and any matter relating to the Petition. 49039, at Page 163 For mortgagor's(s') erly side of Crawford Road shall control. Family Court estate, including the distri­ IMPORTANT NOTICE for breach of the con- title see deed recorded NOTICE OF and bounded and described Other terms, if any, to 225 Main Street MORTGAGEE’S SALE bution of assets and expens­ You have the right to ditions of said mortgage with Worcester County as follows: be announced at the sale. Worcester, MA 01608 es of administration. obtain a copy of the Petition and for the purpose of (Worcester District) OF REAL ESTATE BEGINNING at a point U.S. Bank Trust (508)831-2200 By virtue and in execu- WITNESS, Hon. Leilah from the Petitioner or at foreclosing, the same will Registry of Deeds in Book in the northerly line of said National Association, as Docket No. A Keamy, First Justice of the court. You have a right be sold at Public Auction 38743, Page 264. tion of the Power of Sale road at a corner of land Trustee of Dwelling Series WO21P1224EA contained in a certain mort- this Court. to object to this proceed- at 3:00 PM on May 6, These premises will be now or formerly of John C. IV Trust, Estate of: gage given by Richard B. Date: April 08, 2021 ing. To do so, you or your 2021, on the mortgaged sold and conveyed sub- Dixon et ux; Present holder of said Keith A Delman Stephanie K. Fattman attorney must file a written premises located at 3234 ject to and with the ben- Dickman and Pamela A. THENCE by said mortgage, Date of Death: 02/01/2021 Register of Probate appearance and objection Greenwich Road a/k/a efit of all rights, rights of Dickman, to Mortgage Dixon land N. 26° 27’ E., By its Attorneys, CITATION ON 04/15/2021 at this court before: 10:00 3208 Greenwich Road, way, restrictions, ease- Electronic Registration 193.53 feet to an iron pin; Demerle Hoeger LLP Systems, Inc., as nominee PETITION FOR a.m. on the return day of Hardwick, Worcester ments, covenants, liens THENCE still by said 10 City Square, 4th Floor FORMAL 05/11/2021. County, Massachusetts, all or claims in the nature of for Merrimack Mortgage Dixon land N. 7° 22' W., Boston, MA 02129 Company, Inc., dated July ADJUDICATION This is NOT a hear- and singular the premises liens, improvements, pub- 161.40 feet to an iron pin; (617) 337-4444 To all interested persons: ing date, but a deadline by described in said mortgage, lic assessments, any and 22, 2003, and record- THENCE N. 66° 15' 04/01, 04/08, 04/15/2021 A Petition for Formal Omnibus legislation aims at addressing pyrrhotite issue BOSTON – Senator Anne M. riorating due to the presence of assist homeowners who, through water. When present in the aggre- by the Connecticut legislature, ers to apply for residential proper- Gobi (D-Spencer) filed omnibus pyrrhotite. no fault of their own, are faced gate material used to make con- which moved to develop a cap- ty tax abatements with their board legislation aimed at addressing The legislation comes in with the devastating news that crete, the building material itself tive insurance company funded of assessors until the foundation is the crumbling foundation issue the wake of a report filed last their homes foundation is failing. becomes compromised as water by bonding and a surcharge on able to be repaired or replaced. that has plagued homeowners in year by the legislative Special I appreciate the good work of the and air enter through small cracks homeowners’ insurance policies Waves all building permit fees the south central part of the state, Commission established to study commission in focusing on areas and holes, allowing the iron sul- in order to help the thousands of for work associated with crum- including homes in Charlton, the issue and aims to address a that can bring relief and I look fides to begin breaking down, residents, who have been affect- bling foundation replacement Monson, Brimfield, Palmer, number of the commission’s rec- forward to continuing to work to expanding and allowing more ed. In Massachusetts the scope work Longmeadow and elsewhere, ommendations. These include get these provisions implement- water and air to enter. While the of this issue is still unknown, Requires that homeowners whose home foundations are dete- establishing tax abatements for ed.” presence of pyrrhotite indicates but the Special Commission looking to sell their home disclose affected home- The defective concrete in ques- the potential for concrete deteri- did identify 95,073 homes built to a potential purchaser wheth- owners, requir- tion originated from the JJ Mottes oration, its existence alone does within the aforementioned time er they have had any testing or ing the disclo- Concrete Company in Stafford not necessarily cause it. At this period that fit inside the distance repairs done to their foundation. sure of founda- Springs, Connecticut during time there is no minimum level of parameters. There remains in place a foun- tion repairs for the years 1983 to 2015 and was pyrrhotite that is deemed accept- The bill filed by the Senator, dation testing program allowing those looking sourced from Becker’s Quarry able for use and homes with small SD. 1688, An Act Relative to residents to be reimbursed for the to sell their in Willington, Connecticut. amount of pyrrhotite (less than Crumbling Concrete Foundations, costs associated with visual and home and cre- Pyrrhotite is rare and this loca- 0.3%) can still experience crum- aims to address a number of the core testing, which Gobi was able ating new stan- tion is one of the few in North bling foundations. primary concerns raised by the to secure originally in the FY19 dards for quar- America where the mineral may The cracking starts small and Special Commission last year. The budget cycle. That program allows ry operators be found. Since the early 1980s, may take more than 10 years to main points aspects of the bill are homeowners to be reimbursed at and concrete Becker’s Quarry was the prima- over 30 years to appear. As the outlined here: a rate of 100% for visual testing producers. ry source of the stone aggregate concrete deteriorates it often Establishes new standards for conducted by a licensed profes- Gobi, used by JJ Mottes to produce con- becomes structurally unsound and entities seeking a permit to mine sional engineer up to $400 and a co-chair of crete and they have been the only the damage is irreversible. The or expand a quarry to include a rate of 75% for core sample test- the Special company identified that produced only permanent solution at this test for pyrrhotite, and requiring ing up to $5,000. Commission material connected to the deterio- time to fully replace the impacted that producers of concrete and For more information on the last year, said, rating foundations. foundation with a new foundation aggregate products maintain a bill or the foundation testing pro- “It is imper- Pyrrhotite causes the slow that does not contain pyrrhotite. record of the aggregate source in gram, people may contact Senator ative that we deterioration of the concrete The pyrrhotite issue has been their concrete batches. Gobi’s office by email at Anne. take action to when exposed to oxygen and studied extensively and addressed Allows for affected homeown- [email protected].

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