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Home & Garden VOL. 14 #6 APRIL 2 - APRIL 23, 2010 FREE PAPER Spring flowers that don’t mind the cold PAGE 9 Three injured Easton Grade 6 Travel Team wins in crash at the Metro West Championship Foundry and Prospect Letters! Residents weigh By Ryan Brown in on Ames Shops PAGE 7 nce again, one of the most dangerous intersections in Easton is making news through the community. On March 17th a motor vehicle accident that injured three people took place at the intersection of Foundry and OProspect Streets. At approximately 7:45 a.m. a Chevrolet Impala, driven by Edith Furlong, 83, of Depot Street, was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Hugo Wallgren, 60, of Halifax, while he was traveling Pictured are: (front row) Charlie Ryan, Kevin Geary, Steven Scurti, Jeff west on Foundry Street. Capece, and Tim Kelley. (Back Row) Coach Bob Kelley, Robert MacKinnon, Furlong was driving on Prospect Street, Josh Minuskin, Franklin Holgate, Nick Allsop, Ryan McCarthy, Ryan Adams, attempting to cross Foundry Street when the car Coach Jim Capece, and Scorekeeper Steve Adams. was struck. Calendar Ambulances from Easton and West Bridgewa- The Grade 6 Boys’ Travel team won ished the season in first place in their See history ter transported both drivers and William Furlong the Metro West championship on Sun- division and beat Natick and North in action on to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton for day, March 14, defeating West Rox- Attleboro in the playoffs leading up to Patriot’s Day treatment of their injuries. Edith Furlong and bury in the title game, 78-54. They fin- the title game. PAGE 14 Wallgren were treated and released, according INTERSECTION, page 2

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Since 1989 “Safety is a major concern at this intersection, which has limited sight dis- Intersection tance along Foundry Street due to the FROM PAGE 1 curvature of the road,” states the report, “Past efforts to improve the sight dis- tance by the Easton DPW by removing to a hospital spokesperson. vegetation from the Foundry Street The intersection of Foundry and approaches have resulted in limited suc- Prospect Streets is considered one of the cess due to the alignment of the road.” most dangerous intersections in Sharon. Big news was made last year when 22- year-old Nicole St. John was killed in a collision with a tractor trailer in Febru- Easton voters will be asked ary 2009. Following the accident St. John’s par- to set aside $70,000 from the ents created “See the Light” that worked capital budget for installation to get a traffic light placed at the inter- section. After much political wrangling of a traffic light at intersection the town of Sharon was told that state of Foundry and Prospect funds could not be appropriated for what they consider “intersection Streets. design.” Hearing Care Center Following this, town officials have AUDIOLOGISTS - DR. PAUL MILNER, DR. BETHANY MILNER & JUDY LEARNER NICHOLS officially made the intersection a point of interest for the upcoming May 19 The report goes on to state that the We offer the latest technologyfrom the world's annual town meeting. Easton voters intersection is in need of a traffic signal leading hearing aid manufacturers. will be asked to set aside $70,000 from to improve safety. The Old Colony Plan- the capital budget for installation of a ning Council found that 13 crashes took 450 North Main St. •Cobb’s Corner •Sharon traffic light. place between 2005 and 2007 at the In a 2007 report of numbered routes in intersection. Easton the Old Colony Planning Council Calls made to Easton town officials 781-784-1944 marked the intersection as serious regarding the intersection were not www.HearingCareCenter.com cause for concern. returned in time for publication. EASTON 4-2-10.e$S 4/1/10 2:57 AM Page 3

The Easton Buzz April 2, 2010 Page 3 OPINION POLICE LOG Rants & Raves Vandals active on March 21

axpayers of the Town of and the Town Administrator The following is a partial lisf of the Easton youths in regards to possible “egging” event. Offi- Easton get out and vote David Colton thinks this is Police Department’s police log. cers reported youths reported they did “egg” vehi- at the special town meet- good news. No deficit would cles. Party advised. Officers spoke to the parents of ing on April 5th at 7:00 at the be good news. Where will we Friday, March 19 youths involved and all parties involved. High School. cut to make room for the TThis will be the last time to breaks we are giving? Will we 1:59 a.m. - Officer out checking buildings report- Sunday, March 21 save your tax dollars before we destroy the future of our chil- ed checking the Cleaner Spot, Foundry Street need an override. We dren in order to let a building which has a smashed out window. Officers 12:31 a.m. - Caller reported loud party on Wash- will need an override few people fill their inside reported that the cash box had been opened. ington Street, noise complaint. Stonehill Police if we give everything pockets with your Owner notified, responded. Report taken. sent a cruiser to assist. Easton cruisers transported away to a developer hard earned tax dol- 6:39 a.m. - Oldfield Drive resident reported van- parties to residences in town, resident advised. who stands to make a lars? dalism to the lawn, happened sometime last night. 12:59 a.m. - Officer with Stonehill officers on good profit on your Think with your 7:15 p.m. - Short Street resident reported there Washington Street to assist with a large gathering tax dollar. head. Why didn’t we was a snake in the kitchen. Officer responded, dis- of students. Party broken up, residents advised. If we give Beacon a wait and put this patched the snake and removed it from the house. 7:11 a.m. - Priscilla Road resident reported lawn tax break, the hard- question on the bal- was ripped up by a car sometime last night. Officer working people will Pat Goodman lot for the Town elec- Saturday, March 20 responded, reported other damage in area, hap- have to make up for it tion and save some pened sometime between 10 p.m. last night and somewhere. So who do you money? The election is only a 8:55 a.m. - An Easton resident reported a car 6:30 a.m. this morning. think will get laid off next? The few weeks away. Let all the parked by the entrance of Sheep Pasture with a 8:40 a.m. - Aspen Hollow Drive resident reported Police, Fire or D.P.W. workers? taxpayers of Easton get a note on it stating police gave prior authorization for front lawn was torn up by a vehicle sometime last Maybe we should cut out the chance to vote on this stupid it to park there. Caller put a “warning note” on the night. Subject advised. Council on Aging or the Recre- move. windshield saying the car was parked there illegal- 9:01 a.m. - Caller reported damaged lawns in area ation Department. Then we Some people want to change ly. Officer attached a “real citation.” of School Street and Caroline Road. Officers could sell Frothingham Hall, the form of town government. 11:04 a.m. - Following a motor vehicle stop on checked neighborhood and attempted to contact and give some other developer This is a good reason not to. Cross Street, a 47-year-old Mansfield man was homeowners of damaged lawns. a break on his taxes and permits Should we let a small group arrested and charged for operating on a revoked 12:10 p.m. - Cosma Road resident called request- and start over. decide where our tax dollars get license. While in custody, man complained of pain ing to see an officer in regards to past vandalism. Get out and vote NO on this wasted? GET OUT TO TOWN and EMTs were called. The man was transported to 1:02 p.m. - Newell Circle resident called reporting stupid project and waste of the MEETINGANDVOTEON Good Samaritan Medical Center. her lawn and lawn next door were vandalized, run taxpayer dollars. We have a APRIL 5TH. SAVE YOUR TAX 9:20 p.m. - Officer reported out with a motor over during the night. Officer spoke to homeown- deficit of $840,000.00 dollars DOLLARS. vehicle stop on Foundry Street and speaking with ers, advised.

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The Easton Buzz Page 4 April 2, 2010 REAL ESTATE Multi-generational housing is growing

n some cultures it's very popular to have mothers-in-laws, grandparents, poll found that financial and even children and their children A all living under the same roof. But in concerns were the primary America an attitude of independence has reason for the 39 percent of Iprevailed and living in multi-generational households has just not been as popular. buyers or sellers who Today, times are changing and multi- generational households are a burgeoning were moving into multi- trend which is changing what buyers are generational homes. looking for in a house. "There are a lot of people doubling up," says Barry Goggin, owner of Ronkonkoma. According to a January poll by Cold- were the primary reason for the 39 per- well Banker, 37 percent of its 2,360 agents cent of buyers or sellers who were mov- polled noted increases in buyers who ing into multi-generational homes. That motivator to combine households. and the owners of the home will adapt want to purchase homes that can accom- was followed by 29 percent who said the "There are times when there are young [their home]," says Goggin. modate multi-generational families. The reason was health care issues, and 6 per- families moving back into a home He says that owners used to build an poll also found that financial concerns cent expressed tight family bonds as the because they can't afford their own home HOUSING, page 5

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The Buzz Newspaper April 2, 2010 Page 5 REAL ESTATE Housing FROM PAGE 4 MANSFIELD REAL ESTATE

AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE apartment on top of the home for the $357,500 Peter A Sewcyk Christian & Feck Dev Corp 207 Branch Street $125,000 (10/09) younger couple. But he says, these days, $374,000 John J Gurskis & Heather L Campisano Christopher N & Kara D Colby 51 Dean Street $128,500 (08/09) homeowners are going beyond the com- mon conversion such as finishing a base- $365,000 Layne L Thorpe Callahan Inc 631 East Street U:H201 $320,000 (04/09) ment or converting the garage. "It seems $314,000 Robert J & Cecilia M Radgowski Ruth M Donovan 1060 East Street to be more elaborate, but always keeping in mind what will be sellable in the $436,000 Charles & Traci Stapleton Claire M Cole 1110 East Street $161,300 (03/93) future—not just to throw an apartment on $340,000 Katherine M Lowney Mario Presentato 6 Juniper Drive the house which usually is a negative point when you try to sell a house $412,500 Bradford C Corbett & Lindsay R Cassidy Nanci Weinberger 114 Stearns Avenue $158,000 (04/91) (because of local regulations about two $170,000 Lewis Davison Sarty W Eugene Est & Patricia L Driscoll 101 Willow Street family homes), explains Goggin. He recommends that if you're consider- ing a home for multi-generational living purposes be sure to look for these four NORTON REAL ESTATE things. AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE 1. Space. Obviously, the more people in $290,000 Jeff P & Lauren P Micciantuono Linda M Fernandes & Thomas J Jencyowski 5 Acorn Road the home, the more space is needed. Gog- gin says, if the home isn't the square- $402,500 Thomas C & Rachel D Mcintyre Carroll Constr Corp 7 Allen Drive $130,000 (07/09) footage that you need, buyers should just $604,410 Myma F Belastock Thrndike Prop Mass LLC 45 Codding Road U:35 make sure that there is a way to expand on the property so that the home still $295,000 Jean M Robinson John B & Mary D Fandel 182 Godfrey Drive U:182 $306,105 (12/02) retains its value upon resale. $369,900 Brian & Sherry Ledford FNMA 53 Maple Street 2. No Stairs. Sometimes finding a home that's a single story can be very difficult, $240,000 Heath A Petracca Leila K Cook & Sandra T Walton 27 Precourt Lane U:27 especially in densely populated areas. However, fewer stairs is a big plus for multi-generational families. Even homes SHARON REAL ESTATE that have sunken living rooms are often remodeled for not just the aging-in-place generation but also the very young AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE (crawling babies and barely-walking tod- $235,000 Donald Uliano Garcon Corp 811 Bay Road $385,000 (06/09) dlers). $494,000 Yedidya Hilewitz & Mindy Levine John C & Margaret S Verret 35 Cottage Street 3. Full bedroom and bath on first floor. If you can't find a single-story home that $365,000 Brian M & Erica M Andresen Eric & Diane A Malcolmson 47 High Street you like, at least having a full bedroom $620,000 Nicole Deblois Austin A & Dani Toole 32 N. Main Street $530,000 (02/04) and bath on the first floor is essential. These types of homes are also highly $14,000 Yun Wu Ruomin Dong & Yun Wu 61 W. Ridge Drive $525,000 (01/07) sought after because of the fact that they $389,900 Ravi P Chamarti & Judy Heap Renee T Simms 5 Wilshire Drive $367,900 (06/02) have multi-purpose rooms—used for everything from an elderly family mem- ber, a nanny, or an office. With many peo- ple out of work and starting their own EASTON REAL ESTATE business, home office space is a high pri- ority in housing. AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE 4. Communication. People living togeth- er can be in a very blissful harmony but, $264,000 Mary M & David E Wohler Alexander J Pires Jr 71-73 Center Street often, issues occur if they are not stated $260,000 Jennifer S Isleb Foremarc RT & Christopher J Marcheselli 127 Central Street $165,000 (10/09) and agreed upon beforehand. Looking for $605,000 Lorraine M & Brian W Maclaine Lynn Butler-Fuller & Richard B Fuller 40 Cosma Road a home together can be challenging depending on mobility issues or, if small $157,882 Scudder Bay Capital LLC Konrad Seisl & Angie Quiroz 281 Depot Street children are involved, it can lengthen the $440,000 Eric & Patricia Leblanc Brian W & Lorraine M Maclaine 6 Dogwood Lane $192,900 (03/94) housing-hunt process. That doesn't mean their needs shouldn't be addressed. $280,000 Stphen A & Aimee B Piche Daniel E & Molly E Hurd 72 Elm Street $303,500 (06/08) It's a good idea to have several conver- $87,500 Mirande Sidaros Bushnell Betsy A Est & Bruce C Ross 41 Foundry Street U:12-7 sations to discuss the needs, chores, obligations, and expectations of all those $210,000 Kristen L Toole Edward F Jr & June A Dailey 75 Foundry Street U:35 $220,000 (07/02) who will be living in the multi-genera- $290,000 Emso Stiven Kathleen A Crouch 15 Gary Lane tional living home. Having this clarity ahead of time will allow you to shop for $235,000 Cecilia M Frerotte Steven Parker 7 Gaslight Lane U:7 $267,500 (08/06) the most appropriate home as well as $350,000 Matthew D & Rebecca L Borden DKW Builders Inc 16 Harvey Lane have a peaceful living arrangement beyond the purchase of the house. $640,000 Thomas T Moniz & Maria Barg James D & Sharlene R Craig 15 Jyra Lane $279,000 (04/87) $200,000 Mariesa S Victoria David L Garney 188 Massapoag Avenue $125,000 T&M Realty Corp Arthur D Dowd 37-39 Mechanic Street $380,000 (07/04) Share your $239,900 Creative Homes Inc Robert C & Joanne Carroll Puddingstone Lane L:2 thoughts! $214,000 Jason W Pappas Suzanne M Gautreau 45 Sharron Drive U:45 Write a letter to $499,900 Richard B & Lynn B Fuller David & Linda M Anderson 949 Washington Street $125,000 (08/97) the editor at: $252,999 Beth A Shapiro & Carol Lundeen Kathleen E Boyle 34 Western Avenue

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GUEST COMMENTARY Google no longer kowtows to China

oogle's decision to stop censoring its search service in China was a principled and brave move, a belated acknowledgment that Internet companies cannot enable a government's censorship without becoming a de facto accomplice to repression. GWe hope that other American companies with operations in China, notably Microsoft and Yahoo, will consider emulating Google's decision. Yahoo said it supported Google. But soon after Google announced its plan to stop censoring its searches in China in January, Bill Gates of Microsoft told ABC News: ``You've got to decide: Do you want to obey the laws of the countries you are in, or not? If not, you may not end up doing business there.'' Microsoft's Bing search engine is still ON THE LIGHTER SIDE censoring results in China. We have no illusions that the Chinese Communist Party will sud- denly decide to allow its citizens unfettered access to the Internet through Google's Hong Kong service, where it was redirecting China-based searchers. Beijing is already reportedly disabling George Carlin weighs in searches and blocking search results on Google's site. But that is much better than self-censorship, which put Google in • Think of how stupid the average person ing to it. the troubling business of stripping out results from searches about is, and realize half of them are stupider than • Most people work just hard enough not to politically touchy subjects like China's occupation of Tibet and the that. get fired and get paid just enough money not • If the Cincinnati Reds were really the first to quit. massacre on Tiananmen Square by the Chinese Army. major league baseball team, who did they • When you think about it, attention-deficit When Google took its search engine into China four years ago, it play? order makes a lot of sense. In this country came under attack from human rights groups. Google countered • It’s never just a game when there isn’t a lof worth paying that it was better for the Chinese to have a censored Google than no you’re winning. attention to. • The very existence of • The Golden Gate Bridge Google at all. flamethrowers proves that should have a long bungee It took four years for Google to acknowledge the flaws in that rea- some time, somewhere, some- cord for people who aren’t soning, and it did so only after it discovered an attack on its servers one said to themselves, “You quite ready to commit suicide by hackers in China that stole proprietary computer code as well as know, I want to set those peo- but want to get in a little prac- ple over there on fire, but I’m tice. data about Gmail accounts of human rights activists. just not close enough to get the • I think I am, therefore, I Google's departure may have more resonance outside China than job done.” am. I think. within. We don't know how many of China's many millions of Inter- • Weather forecast for • Capitalism tries for a del- net users will be able to read about this public indictment of China's tonight: Dark. Continued dark icate balance: It attempts to overnight, with widely scat- work things out so that every- use of censorship. But that is preferable to helping maintain the fic- tered light by morning. one gets just enough stuff to tion that the Internet in China is the same sort of vehicle for open • If a pig loses its voice, is it keep them from getting vio- communication that it is most everywhere else. disgruntled? lent and trying to take other people’s stuff. • Why do croutons come in airtight pack- • I don’t have a fear of heights. I do, how- ages? It’s just stale bread to begin with. ever, have a fear of falling from heights. • “I am” is reportedly the shortest sentence • What was the best thing before sliced Editor THE in the English language. Could it be that “I do” bread? Don Lynch is the longest sentence? • Life is a zero sum game. • The IQ and the life expectancy of the • Cloud nine gets all the publicity, but cloud Contributing Writers average American recently passed each other eight actually is cheaper, less crowded, and Larry Roberts, Chris Buller, NEWSPAPER in opposite directions. has a better view. Carrie Wagner, Betsy Nazar, • Ever notice that anyone going slower • Have you ever noticed that the lawyer Pat Goodman, David Allen Lambert Published by ASM Publications Inc. 125 High Street, Suite 10B, Mansfield, MA 02048 than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is always smiles more than the client? (508) 337-6228 • Fax: (508) 337-6477 • • If all our national holidays were observed Design & Layout [email protected] a maniac? • Isn’t it a bit unnerving that doctors call on Wednesdays, we could wind up with nine- Newspaper graphic design: The Buzz will not assume financial responsibility for typo- what they do “practice?” day weekends. 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The Easton Buzz April 2, 2010 Page 7 EASTON LETTERS

Vote yes for the Women of Today I was engaged, had mistake about the affection we have held preservation of the recently moved to Easton and knew one for our home town. person in my town. I wanted to meet peo- We in Easton are doubly blessed to be Ames Shovel Works ple. That was my entire goal in joining - to honored by the many historic buildings meet people. and the hundreds of acres of open space To the Editor, Those of you who knew me then would that set us apart from our fine but less say that Women of Today has really endowed neighboring communities as well I write in support of the expenditure of changed me. I was much quieter; I hated to as the able leadership that has to this day Community Preservation Act funds for the Letters to the editor speak in public; I was more of a follower worked so hard to defend our treasures. preservation of the Ames Shovel Works. than a leader. The Women of Today has The Ames Shovel Works represents the As one of this country’s first industrial given me so much - the opportunity to heart of Easton's identification as "Shovel sites, it is a national treasure like Faneuil the Town of Easton, attended a lecture by meet people in my town and develop a Town USA" and we must preserve it. As a Hall in Boston or the Statue of Liberty in Ed Hands at Oakes Ames Hall about the wonderful network of friends, to serve my Financial Planner and a member of the New York City. However, for some of us street car lines that used to run through community and to serve in leadership roles CPA Committee I see the risks associated whose poor but proud forebears arrived on town, went to the Easton Historical Soci- that have benefited my personal confi- with the Beacon Communities proposal as these shores in steerage and settled in Eas- ety and viewed pictures of our street taken dence and my career. Being able to serve being well within reason. Each improve- ton, it’s personal. The Shovel Works pro- in the early 1900s, and began to explore as both my chapter and State President ment we make in Easton adds to the value vided employment and thereby a lifeline of our local treasures. It is fascinating to allowed me to develop leadership skills. of everyone else's property. support for our families and hope for a bet- explore places that Reverend Chaffin When applying for a managerial position The risk of the alternative to Beacon's ter life in a new land. wrote about in 1886 — everything from the with no industry managerial experience, I plan is so much greater that I urge you to As a second generation Eastoner, I am Shovel Works buildings to the stone mile was able to explain that I was the leader of attend the April 5th Town Meeting and to grateful for those humble beginnings and markers on Bay Road and the remnants of a dynamic group of individuals working to vote "yes" on the proposal to save the the contribution the Shovel Works played a sawmill hidden in the woods. positively impact our communities. When "engine that made Easton what it is". in my history and heritage. The Shovel It is my hope that the town will approve asked about projects, I was able to talk Works gave my family and other Easton the use of CPA funds for the Shovel Works about helping to start the Greater Attle- Avery Lee Williams families the opportunity to survive and suc- project. While our house is miles from the boro Women of Today, chair fundraisers Senior Vice President ceed and to become part of America’s mid- Shovel Works and North Easton Village, to and help in my community (I did indeed RBC Wealth Management dle class. Accordingly, the Ames Shovel me that area represents the heart and soul of get the job). The public speaking at Nation- South Easton Works, both a personal and historical lega- Easton. Our historical treasures help define al Conventions, State and local meetings cy and the birthplace of our community, is us as a town and benefit all Easton residents. forced me to speak in front of people. Now our responsibility to preserve. For me, the decision represents an I am able to conduct training classes of up Preserve Easton’s heritage Financially, the holder of the first mort- opportunity to gain control over some of to 50 people and not feel like I am going to gage for Beacon’s development proposal, our most valued assets. By voting to faint. In many ways I would say that I have To the Editor, has recently agreed to guaranty the town’s approve the use of the CPA funds for the "grown up" with the Women of Today - I am The Town Meeting April 5th will deter- 2nd mortgage of $4.5 million up to comple- project, we secure the preservation of now married and have three beautiful mine the commitment of OUR community to tion of construction and to lease-up. AND those treasures, create a new public park, daughters; I work full time and I am more its outstanding and unique heritage. As the the bank will also guaranty the $3 million and help energize Main Street. If we do not confident in myself. Local History teacher at Oliver Ames High grant for the historic preservation restric- act now, however, we run the very real risk I am really honored to have become the School for a quarter of a century and the co- tion so that if Beacon does not complete of losing that opportunity. In fact, we run 125th recipient of the Ambassador award. I originator in 1975 of walking tours for all the project, the bank will pay back the $3 the risk that the Shovel Works buildings cannot thank enough everyone who sup- fifth grader students, I have had the pleasure million to the town. Moreover, the town could be demolished and lost forever. ported me on this journey. Thank you to of sharing our unique heritage with many of will not release any funds until those guar- Some of those who oppose the use of the my chapter for giving me so many opportu- you. The Ames shovel business not only is antees are in place. And so where’s the CPA funds for this project appear to object nities. Thank you to my friends for recog- two years older than the Declaration of Inde- completion risk? There isn’t one. because a developer would benefit. (Pre- nizing my contribution and being there for pendence but also represents the Easton As an attorney, I have NEVER seen a sumably there is no objection to the use of more when things were rough. Thank you lives of so many generations before us. bank guaranty the loans or grants of third CPA funds to purchase property even to the Ambassadors and former State Presi- The workers in the Ames Shovel Com- parties. It never happens. Then why now? though any seller would surely benefit dents who guided me when I took the role pany and related support systems were the Clearly, the bank has so much faith in Bea- from the sale.) The expression "don't cut of State President. Thank you to the backbone of the company that at one time con’s performance because of their long off your nose to spite your face" comes to National Staff who support us. It is every- produced sixty-percent of the world’s shov- track record together that it is willing to mind. Does it make sense to harm our- one who has worked on a committee, com- els. The shovel was the implement during make these extraordinary guarantees in selves merely because we would wish to pleted a project, served on an E-board, the eighteen hundreds that really devel- order to ensure the development and prevent someone else from benefitting? solicited a donation and been a friend who oped our country including roads, canals, preservation of this historic site. I look at it differently. I see this as an makes Women of Today what it is. railroad beds, and the early Boston sub- Please attend the special Town Meeting opportunity to leverage the CPA funds, Where will the Women of Today take way. The profits provided schools, a build- on Monday, April 5th, and vote “yes”. which have already been collected and you? What can you become? Take advan- ing for the band to practice and physical could not in any event be returned to the tage of all of the opportunities that you education to occur, a park, a free library, Priscilla Almquist-Olsen, ESQ taxpayers. By supporting the proposal and have - become a leader in your chapter, religious buildings, a cemetery, and to all North Easton working with someone who has every take a State or chapter position you never who remember— elementary school incentive to make the project a success, we dreamed you could do - you cannot imag- Christmas parties even during the Great are able to accomplish that which we ine where this may take you. You can grow Depression when the only gift one received Approve the use of CPA funds could not accomplish acting alone. I can- as an individual, make new and lifelong might be the one from Mrs. Frothingham. not think of a better use for the funds. friends, find a better job... and maybe even In addition, today we not only receive for the Shovel Works project We are now at a fork in the road. I hope receive the highest honor you can imagine approximately a million dollars in endow- that we will not look back years from now — US Women of Today Ambassador. ments each year but also enjoy, in addition To the Editor, and lament the loss of part of that which to the facilities already mentioned, "Sheep makes Easton so special. Becky Fleming Pasture", "Borderland", other conservation My wife and I moved to Easton in 1993. Sincerely, Easton areas, a Town Office that cost us one dol- We had looked at many towns but chose Dale Kerester lar, and the works of great artisans such as Easton because we felt it would be the best Easton H. H. Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, place to raise a family. We were right. We Easton is “Shovel Town USA” John LaFarge, John Ames Mitchell, Augus- are raising three sons here and are proud tus St. Gaudens, and Stanford White. The and we must preserve it to call Easton home. We love Easton's A Message from Women of heart of this heritage is the Ames Shovel community pride, volunteerism, and cele- Complex identified as one of the eleven bration of its history, and can't imagine liv- Today’s Newest Ambassador To the Editor, most endangered sites in our country. ing anywhere else. My memory of joining Women of Today April 5th is the ONE OPPORTUNITY to As transplanted Midwesterners, we were is being in the Easton Town Hall in a dark When my great grandfather, Frank preserve our heritage. especially attracted by the history that East- cold room in March 1998. There was a very Williams came to Easton in the 1880s to be Save our past by attending April 5th and on has to offer. Before moving in, I spent a small article in the Easton Journal which the herdsman for the Gilmore Sisters Dairy voting "YES", so that future generations few hours in the Registry of Deeds in invited women (me!) to the meeting about Farm (where the Putt Putt Golf on Route will enjoy the extraordinary heritage of Taunton tracing the deeds to our house and the potential of starting a chapter. We had 138 is now), he probably was not drawn OUR COMMUNITY. (The money is avail- was able to learn a little about the family met a few times and Eileen Murray and here for Easton's historic buildings. Many able.) that built our house in the mid-1800s. other members encouraged 5 of us to take of them were yet to be built. My parents Hazel Luke Varella Shortly after moving in, I bought and the next step and charter the Easton and grandparents and myself were all here read Reverend Chaffin's book History of Women of Today. At the time I joined the more by accident than design. But make no LETTERS, page 18 EASTON 4-2-10.e$S 3/31/10 8:47 PM Page 8

The Easton Buzz Page 8 April 2, 2010 Home & Spring Garden

raised beds. A time to sow In a small space, you can use deep pots (minimum of about 18 inches of depth, 12 for leaf lettuces) for con- tainer gardening, which means even Start your vegetable garden indoors a deck, patio or porch can be home to a mini vegetable patch. ant to save money and get vegetables, that will be 4 to 10 weeks a head start on your veg- of indoor nurturing. Where to place gies? Teach your kids about small-scale agriculture and have Tools and seed selection Most seeds will have to be start- fun, all while enjoying the satisfaction ed indoors, regardless of what Wthat comes from producing your own Start by purchasing the tools you’ll region you live in. flavorful food? Then starting seeds Look for trusted national brands like Exceptions include carrots, indoors is for you! Scotts, PW, Viva!, Vigoro and Ortho spinach and peas, all of which can Your indoor planting timeline will EcoSense. be sown straight into the garden depend on two factors: the seeds in Choose your seeds. Your choices soil as soon as the ground can be question and your growing locale. In will be dictated by your personal taste, worked. Eastern Massachusetts the code for as well as your backyard space. When planting seeds indoors, the growing locale is 6A. Some vegetables are easier to grow look for a warm place to set the To find your ideal planting time for than others. Squash, pumpkins and potting tray. Maintain a tempera- starting specific seeds indoors, work melons require more room to spread ture of about 65 to 75 F, using back from the average last frost date out, some are more difficult to grow warming pads under the trays if in your town. For the Boston area, that successfully (spinach) or need to be necessary. (Remove them once the last frost is usually around May 3rd, planted in a large group for effective seedlings are a few inches tall.) and the first one comes around Octo- pollination (corn), making them less If you’re sowing seeds into little ber 5th. Check the seed packet to find beginner-friendly. pots or repurposed egg cartons, use out if the young plant should be trans- Some of the most popular backyard Most vegetables need about 4 to 10 weeks of indoor potting soil as your growing medi- planted before the last frost date veggies, due to their culinary populari- nurturing before being transplanted outside. um (never garden soil, which is too (broccoli, for example) or well after ty, resistance to pests, small-space dense and may harbor parasites). the danger of frost has passed. friendliness, good yields and ease of peppers, tomatoes and zucchini also do well in pots. Some trays come with tiny pellets The seed packet will also indicate growing include beans, carrots, cucum- Most vegetables require full sun, so even before you of organic growing medium that how many weeks it takes for the seed ber, peas, potatoes, radishes and start your seeds indoors, select a portion of your garden expand into mini “pot” form when to grow into a young plant. For most squash. Varieties such as leaf lettuce, that gets lots of light for your future vegetable patch or SEEDLINGS, page 11

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The Easton Buzz April 2, 2010 Page 9 Home & Spring Garden Hardy April flowers

s winter fades into memory, plant these hardy annuals for a burst of spring color. Each flower can withstand typical spring weather and chilly nights. AAs soon as the winter snows melt, most Pansies are exceptionally cold hardy homeowners want to plant flowers, and and can be planted in early spring. spring flowers create delightful oasis of color in the yard, garden or patio. Here's a list of spring flowers that can withstand zones, but most likely a deep freeze, com- the sudden shifts of temperature common Snapdragons can withstand cool temperatures and light frosts, and can be planted mon to zones 7 and below, will kill them. in gardening zones like Massachusetts. as early as a week or two before the frost-free date. Perennial Dianthus Pansies for Spring Gardens seeds produce colorful pansies reminis- Pansies come in a wide range of colors cent of Grandma's garden. Pansies are from white to deep purple. They are con- Rounding out this list of spring flowers With their cheerful faces and sweet exceptionally cold hardy and can be plant- sidered annual flowers, meaning that in is dianthus, also called pinks. This peren- scent, pansies (Viola) are a great addition ed in early spring. They can even with- most gardens they will grow, bloom, and nial flower comes back year after year and to the spring garden and top our list of stand brief spring frosts and freezing die over the winter. In gardening zones 7 prefers cool growing conditions. It thrives spring garden flowers. Pansies can be spells even while blooming, something and higher they can sometimes winter in cool temperatures and will begin bloom- started from seeds, and many heirloom few other flowers can do. over, especially if planted in a warmer spot ing as soon as daytime temperatures in the garden such as near the base of a remain in the sixties. foundation, a garage wall, or in the shelter Choose from among the white, pink, red of a shrub. (Massachusetts is zone 6A) and striped varieties. Some have showing green and gray-green foliage. Most are Snapdragons grown as border flowers, but with over 300 varieties of dianthus to choose from, Snapdragons (Antirrhinum Majus) range there are so many sizes you are sure to from small, six inch tall dwarf varieties to find one that fits your garden style. Among newer varieties that grow upwards of five the many spring flowers to choose for the feet tall and must be staked. They can with- garden, dianthus have the strongest scent. stand cool temperatures and light frosts, Like stocks (another spring flower), and can be planted as early as a week or dianthus flowers smell faintly of cloves. two before the frost-free date. Start seeds This list of spring flowers only begins to indoors about ten weeks prior to planting. describe the many choices available for Snapdragons come in a wide range of col- gardeners who want to plant spring flow- ors, from solid, bright yellows, orange and ers that resist sudden cold snaps. There reds to striped and swirled bicolors. Snap- are many more beautiful annuals and dragons benefit from pinching the top of the perennials that can be planted in early plant off when the plants grow to be about spring, or bulbs such as tulips, daffodils five inches tall. Pinching new growth and crocus may be planted in the fall for encourages side shoots and fuller, abundant spring flowers. Whether you choose seed plants with more flowers. Enjoy snapdrag- starting or plants purchased from a nurs- ons any place in the flower garden. Like ery, you can enjoy many flowers like pan- Dianthus, also called pinks is a perennial flower that comes back year after year pansies, snapdragons are considered annual sies, snapdragons and dianthus in your and prefers cool growing conditions. flowers. They'll winter over in warmer spring garden.

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The Easton Buzz Page 10 April 2, 2010 Home & Spring Garden After the flood Tips on how to clean up the mess

ith the amazing amout of rain applying for disaster assistance and that has hit the New England income tax deductions. area over the past two weeks, • Federal Assistance. Disaster assistance many home owners find themselves trying is available in Presidentially-declared disas- to pump out flooded basements. While ter zones and can help you in recovery. Wenduring a major flood is traumatic Flood insurance provides more coverage enough, dealing with the aftermath is than federal disaster assistance. Insurance equally as harrowing. Even minor flooding could cover a certain home for $250,000, of a few inches can cause severe damage while federal aid would provide only taking months to repair. A systematic $35,000 toward the same home. approach can help homeowners wade Note: If you receive disaster assistance, through the murky aftermath of a flood. you cannot receive it again for 3 years. Should your home incur flood damage Insurance and Assistance again within that time period, you would need flood insurance to cover the damage. A photo of the flooding caused this past week up in Lowell, Mass. The scene is • Insurance. One of the first things you • Local Aid. Voluntary agencies, such as repeatedly across the state after two storms drenched the region. should do after a flood is contact your the Red Cross, church groups, civic clubs, insurance company to see if your policy and businesses typically provide flood entering, and don't go in if water remains drinking. covers the damage. Homeowner's policies relief. Telephone hotlines with such infor- around the building. • Fire Hazards. In case of a gas leak, use do not cover flood damage, so flood insur- mation are available in federally declared • Turn off all utilities and have them battery-powered lanterns or flashlights ance is a wise investment, even if you've disasters. inspected and restored safely by a profes- when examining your home and avoid taken measures to prevent flood damage. Safety First sional. Avoid any downed power lines, par- smoking inside. Consult the utility compa- Note: Document damage by making a ticularly those in water. See if your sewage ny about using electrical equipment, list, taking photos, or using videotape as As owners enter their homes after a and waterlines are damaged and if neces- including power generators. you begin cleaning your home. Besides flood, safety is of the utmost importance. sary, have them serviced as soon as possi- • Carbon Monoxide: Flood cleanup needing the records for insurance claims, Avoid entering a house until local officials ble as they can pose major health threats. activities may involve the use of gasoline- you can also use the information when have declared it safe. Be cautious when Ensure that your water is potable before FLOODING, page 11

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The Easton Buzz Page 12 April 2, 2010 ID’S COKRNER Fun stuff at Easton’s Children’s Museum

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Gertrude J.(Rozuck) Patrick J. Rose and his wife Tanya of Nor- Attleboro, with the Rev. Sandra D. Fitz- 8049 and had made his home in Norton for ton and David M. Rose and his wife Brett Henry, pastor, officiating. the past 35 years. Presentato, 80 of Norton. Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery, In addition to his beloved wife of 43 Gertrude J.(Rozuck) Presentato, 80, of She was the dear sister of Wilfred D. Rehoboth. In lieu of flowers, donations years, he is survived by his devoted chil- Mansfield, formerly of Walpole, passed Reinhart and his wife Cheryl of Lexington, may be made Dyer-Lake Charitable Foun- dren, Cheryl-Lynn Willcott and her hus- away peacefully on Monday, March 22, North Carolina. dation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3, 161 band Norman of Norton and Todd M. Pez- 2010 at the Harrington House Nursing and She is also survived by her cherished Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, zano and his wife Shannon of Attleboro. Rehabilitation Center in Walpole. She was grandson, Travis Rose of Norton. MA 02760, to benefit the Jimmy Fund of He was the dear brother of Anthony J. Pez- the beloved wife of Mario L. Presentato, to She was the daughter-in-law of Patricia the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. zano Jr. of Readville, Christine DeMarco of whom she was wed on Oct. 19, 1952. Rose of Foxboro and the late Patrick To send the family a written expression Mansfield and the late Eleanor Burke. Mr. Born in Walpole, MA on Dec. 10, 1929, Rose. Also surviving are several nieces, of sympathy, please visit an online register Pezzano is also survived by his cherished she was a loving daughter of the late Igna- nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. book at HYPERLINK "http://www.dyer- granddaughters Chelsea Willcott and tous and Julia (Lasavoe) Rozuck. Gert Funeral services, to which relatives and lakefuneralhome.com" www.dyer-lakefu- Alyssa Riley, his lifelong best friend Char- grew up in Walpole, was educated in the friends were cordially invited to attend, neralhome.com. lie Burke of Foxboro and many nieces and Walpole public schools and was a 1947 were held on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of nephews. graduate of Walpole High School. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national Funeral services, to which relatives and Following graduation, she worked for 55 North Main St., Mansfield. Burial fol- historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, friends were cordially invited to attend, several years as a dental assistant for Dr. lowed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield. 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, were held on Friday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at Huff in Walpole before starting her family. Visiting hours were held on Friday, North Attleboro. 508-695-0200. the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Mrs. Presentato had made her home in March 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman Clapp St.(off Route 140, Taunton Avenue), Mansfield for over 40 years, and prior to & Jackson Funeral Home. Earl Harry Dion Jr., 58 Norton. Burial with military honors fol- retiring was employed as a real estate For additional information, please visit lowed in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Nor- agent. Gert was a communicant of St. HYPERLINK "http://www.shermanjack- Earl Harry Dion Jr., 58, of Norton, MA ton. Mary's Church in Mansfield and was a son.com" www.shermanjackson.com. and Ormond Beach, FL, died March 21, Visiting hours were held on Thursday, member of the Mansfield Garden Club. 2010 in Ormond Beach. He was the March 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Norton She was an avid golfer, enjoyed quilting Ruth H. (Braun) Sabatino, 87 beloved husband of Christine (Partridge) Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flow- and a special love for dogs. Dion, his wife of 39 years. ers, Jerry's family has requested that dona- In addition to her husband, she is sur- Ruth H. (Braun) Sabatino, 87, of Plain He was born in Taunton, MA to the late tions in his memory be made to the Ameri- vived by her devoted sons, Mark L. Presen- Street, Mansfield, died on Thursday, Earl Harry and Lois Dion. can Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framing- tato of New Mexico and Jay D. Presentato March 18, 2010 at Sturdy Memorial Hospi- He graduated from Taunton High ham, MA 01701. For additional informa- and Peter A. Presentato, both of Mans- tal in Attleboro. She was the wife of the School in 1969. tion, please visit HYPERLINK field. She was the dear sister of Mary Rich late Bernard "Barney" Sabatino, who died He attended Bristol Community Col- "http://www.nortonmemorial.com" of Walpole, the late Anne Carlson and is in 1989. lege, Stonehill College, and received his www.nortonmemorial.com. also survived by her cherished grandchil- Born in Quincy, Mass. on June 12, 1922, master's degree from Bridgewater State dren, Nicholas, Joseph, Anthony, Katie she was a daughter of the late Carl and College. Susan (Hatchfield) Krohn and Meghan Presentato, all of Mansfield. Josephine (Kessler) Braun. He retired from United Parcel Service Her funeral, to which relatives and Mrs. Sabatino was a resident of Mans- after 28 years, and for the past 10 years Susan (Hatchfield) Krohn, a lifelong res- friends were cordially invited to attend, field for more than 50 years. For more was a guidance counselor at Massasoit ident of Easton, peacefully passed away was held on Friday, March 26 at 8 a.m. than 30 years, she was employed by the Community College. Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Southeast from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral former L.G. Balfour Company in Attleboro Earl was an avid golfer at Segregansett Rehab. & Skilled Care Center in North Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield fol- as a machine operator prior to her retire- County Club and Plantation Bay County Easton after a long struggle with lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial cele- ment 25 years ago at the age of 62. Club in Florida, where he had built his Alzheimers Disease. brated at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 As an ardent bowler, Mrs. Sabatino was retirement home. Susan lived most her adult life in North Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial fol- a member of the North Bowl Lane League. In addition to his wife, Earl leaves his Easton. She graduated from Oliver Ames lowed in St. Francis Cemetery, Walpole. She enjoyed playing golf and was a mem- son Michael; three sisters, Donna High School serving as her class treasurer. Visiting hours were held on Thursday, ber of numerous clubs, including the Bochanowski, Paula Howe and Shirley After high school, she completed course March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman Heather Hill Country Club, the Rehoboth Howard; and one brother, Jim. work at John Robert Powers Modeling & Jackson Funeral Home. Country Club and the Norton Country A private service will be held for the School. When her children were small, Ms. In lieu of flowers, Gert's family has Club. family. Krohn put herself through nursing school, requested that donations in her memory Mrs. Sabatino was an avid sports enthu- In lieu of flowers a donation may be graduating with honors in the registered be made to the Mansfield Animal Shelter, siast, with a special love for the Boston made in his name to the Dana Farber Can- nurse program at Massasoit College. She P.O. Box 25, Mansfield, MA 02048. Red Sox and the New England Patriots. cer Institute, Boston, MA. worked for doctors Stewart and McLean For additional information, please visit She treasured the time spent walking before working as a charge nurse at the HYPERLINK "http://www.shermanjack- and becoming one with nature through Jeremiah M. Pezzano, 67 formerly named Cardinal Cushing Hospi- son.com" www.shermanjackson.com. her love of the outdoors and her affection tal. In her 40s, she again went back to col- for gardening. Jeremiah M. Pezzano, 67, of Norton, for- lege and earned a bachelor's degree from Mrs. Sabatino was a member of the Bal- merly of Readville, passed away on Mon- Northeastern University. Fashion, decorat- L.Ann (Reinhart) Rose, 54 four Gold Dusters Club. day, March 22, 2010 at the VA Hospital in ing, cooking and gardening were her hob- L. Ann (Reinhart) Rose, 54, of Mansfield She was the mother of both Marshall West Roxbury. He was the beloved hus- bies but dancing became her passion and passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 "Jerry" Hutchinson and his wife Myrna band of Judith A. (McQuarrie) Pezzano. she enjoyed several competitions. at the Boston Medical Center in Boston. (Clark) Hutchinson of Wellford, S.C., and Born in the Readville section of Boston Ms. Krohn is survived by her three girls, She was the beloved wife of James P. the late Lauralyn Sabatino. She also leaves on Oct. 11, 1942, he was a son of the late Amanda Mrowka of Duxbury, Jacqueline Rose. two grandchildren: Lauralyn M. Smith and Anthony J. Sr. and Catherine (Bongo) Pez- Donahue of Norton and Norma Krohn of Born in Princeton, Indiana on Oct. 5, her husband John A. Smith of Wareham, zano. Jerry grew up in Readville, where he Winthrop. She also had five grandchildren, 1955, she was a loving daughter of the late and Quinn M. Hutchinson and his wife began his education at St. Anne's Church Lawrence and William Mrowka, Patrick Catherine L. (Ward) Parson, Wilfred Rein- Cherie Hutchinson of Cunningham, Tenn.; School and later graduated in 1960 from and Ted Donahue and Savannah Dionne. hart and the late Isaac Parson. Ann grew four great-grandchildren: Michael John Hyde Park High School. Also grieving the loss of Ms. Krohn are her up in Indiana and was educated in the Smith of Carver, Tristyn Hutchinson of On May 7, 1962, he was inducted into mother, Shirley St. John of Florida, and Indiana public schools. Clarksville, Tenn., Sgt. Dustin Gibson, the United States Army and served during her brother, Robert W. Hatchfield of Mary- A resident of Mansfield for the past 33 U.S.M.C. of Jacksonville, N.C., and Ashley the Vietnam era. He was honorably dis- land, and sister, Janice N. Lyttle of Easton. years, she had formerly resided in North Hutchinson of Cunningham, Tenn.; two charged from service on May 6, 1964 with Also surviving Ms. Krohn is Lawrence F. Carolina and Indiana. brothers: Karl Braun and his wife Alice the rank of private first class. Krohn, former husband and cherished A dedicated homemaker to her adoring Braun of Plymouth, and David Braun and Mr. Pezzano was a retired automotive friend. Robert W. Hatchfield Sr. prede- family, Ann loved being with family, espe- his wife Gerry Braun of Bath, Maine; and mechanic, and prior to retiring had been ceased his daughter. She will be sadly cially during the holidays and spending her sister-in-law Jean Braun, wife of the employed for 34 years at the Boston Trail- missed by many extended family members time and playing with her grandson. late Donal Braun, of Trumbull, Conn. er Co. in Walpole. Jerry loved the outdoors including Peter Mrowka, Brian Donahue, She also loved listening to country west- Visitation has been respectfully omitted. and was an avid hunter and a lifetime Christopher Dionne and William Lyttle. ern music and her favorite singers were Relatives and friends were cordially member of the National Rifle Association. A private service was held. Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. invited to attend a Celebration of Life He was also an ardent NASCAR fan and Arrangements by Copeland-MacKinnon In addition to her beloved husband of 33 Memorial Service on Monday, March 22 at enjoyed the wonderful times spent in the Funeral Home in Easton, HYPERLINK years, she is survived by her devoted sons, 11 a.m. at Murray Unitarian-Universalist presence of his adoring family. "http://www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com Church, 505 North Main St. - Route 152, He was a member of Norton VFW Post EASTON 4-2-10.e$S 3/31/10 11:21 PM Page 14

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A British commander tells the Colonists to lay day their arms or else at the Lexington Green.

Minutemen advance at the North Bridge. Witness history at Lexington & Concord Reenactments over Patriot’sDay weekend worth the drive north

ach year in mid-April, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington Eand Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to cele- brate Patriot’s Day. The day is special to Massachusetts, as the state commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolu- tionary War, fought April 19, 1775. During the the entire weekend, there are free celebrations with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies. Listed on page 15 are the events that occur in the area of Lexington and Concord. History behind Patriot’s Day At the battle at the Old North Bridge, the order is given to the militia: “Fire, fellow soldiers, for God's sake fire!” The year is 1775. Unrest has been growing in the colonies. The Boston Massacre that ing taxation reached a new height in the ton as dawn rises to find the Lexington militia took place just five years earlier is fresh in form of the Boston Tea Party. Colonists are (Minutemen) formed up on the town green. the memories of many. The protests regard- clamoring for the right to run their own The Minutemen’s goal is not to engage the Calendar affairs, some going as far as to call for inde- troops, but to show defiance to the Crown. pendence from the mother country. The The British officers are indignant at their stage is set for an historic conflict. risky move and order them to lay down their The Crown decides to put a stop to this. arms and disperse. Most men disperse. Some Early in the morning of April 19, 1775, a long do not hear the order and stand fast. None lay column of Redcoats starts its march to Con- down their arms. Suddenly a shot rings out, cord. Their orders are to destroy muskets, discipline breaks down, and more shots are powder, cannon, and other provisions being fired. When the smoke clears, two militiamen stockpiled by the rebels on Colonel James are found shot dead, several more are wound- Barrett's farm. News of the plan was dis- ed. The column marches on to Concord. patched to the countryside by Paul Revere, A few hours later, the Redcoats enter William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott. Concord. A detachment is sent to secure the The Redcoats column approaches Lexing- North Bridge. The Colonists had already formed up on the far side of the Bridge, con- sisting of men not just from Concord, but The spectacular battle reenactment on many nearby towns who had come to Lexington Green gives spectators a real defend their homes and lives. sense of what happened that day in 1775. PATRIOT’S DAY, page 15 MANSFIELD 4-2-10.e$S 3/31/10 11:41 AM Page 15

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with reenactors and park rangers, see a his- Monday, April 19th toric home and tavern that stood witness to Dawn Salute the events of April, 19, 1775, and enjoy a vari- At the North Bridge, Concord ety of 18th century activities including drill 6:30 a.m. and musket demonstrations, 18th century artillery demonstrations, crafts, games and The Concord Minute Men and The Concord more. Independent Battery observe the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War in a 21 gun Commemoration of the North Bridge Fight musket and cannon salute to America's past. At the North Bridge, Concord This year, for the first time in decades, The Con- 8:30 a.m. cord Independent Battery will be firing on the The peace of the Concord countryside will "minute man" side of the Concord River. once more be shattered by the sounds of marching men and musketry as British and Arrival of the Sudbury Militia Colonial Reenactors, Park Rangers and Volun- At the North Bridge, Concord teers bring the fateful morning of April 19, 1775 10:30 a.m. to life in this stirring commemoration of "the The Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute shot heard round the world." arrive at the North Bridge after making their Parking for North Bridge events is on Monu- annual march from the town of Sudbury. They Minutemen gather at ment St., Concord. will fire a musket salute from North Bridge. Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln to Patriot’s Day Bloody Angle Tactical Demonstration Battle Reenactment - Lexington Green confront the FROM PAGE 14 At Hartwell Tavern (Rt. 2A Lincoln) 5:00 a.m. (approximately) Redcoats on their 12:30 p.m. The Town of Lexington celebrates the start of return from Bloody Angle Tactical Demonstration fea- the American Revolution with a battle reenact- the battles of Smoke rises from the center of Concord. The tures hundreds of British and Colonial Reenac- ment of the early-morning engagement Lexington and militia believes the Redcoats are out to burn tors encamped at the Hartwell Tavern and Cap- between the town's militia and the British regu- Concord. down the town. The order comes to load their tain William Smith house. They will stage a run- lars. The Lexington Parade will be held at 2:00. muskets. The men advance towards the Bridge ning tactical weapons demonstration along a For more information, contact the Lexington in fine order to the astonishment of the Red- half-mile of the original Battle Road. Chamber of Commerce: (781) 862 - 1450; coats. The rebels were advancing on the Hartwell Tavern is located on Rt 2A in Lin- [email protected] British army! Retreating off the Bridge, the coln. NPS staff will direct you to parking. British form into firing positions. As in Lexing- Concord Patriot's Day Parade ton, a shot rings out. The Redcoats fire. Militia- Tower Park Battle Reenactmen Step off at 9:00 a.m. men fall but they continue their advance. Then At Tower Park, Lexington MA. Arrives at North Bridge approx. 9:30 a.m. the order is given to the militia: “Fire, fellow 4:00 p.m. The parade route winds from Concord Center, soldiers, for God's sake fire!” The American British and Colonial Reenactors reenact a and passes over the North Bridge before returning Revolution has begun. Revolutionary War battle, using period-appro- to town. For more information, contact the Con- priate weapons and tactics cord Chamber of Commerce at: (978) 369 - 3120. NNN

Here are the events that occur over Patriot’s Day Weekend. Keep in mind that it’s about a 50 minute drive from the Mansfield to the Lex- The wounded ington and Concord area. Minutemen are tended to after the battle on Saturday, April 17 Lexington Green.

BATTLE ROAD Minute Man National Historical Park 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Minute Man National Historical Park, in part- nership with hundreds of Colonial and British reenactors, celebrate the openning battle of the American Revolution with a day full of exciting living history activities. At Hartwell Tavern, Lincoln, 9:30 a.m. -

Calendar 5:30 p.m., you will have the chance to talk

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Circus Smirkus presents Other Happenings “Raising the Big Top” Auditions for the musical April 10 to April 11 “1776” at the MMAS Circus Smirkus, New England's internationally acclaimed traveling Mansfield Music and Art Society youth circus, is bringing its razzle- will hold auditions for the Broad- dazzling performances — astound- way musical "1776" this april. The ing aerials, clever clowning, fantas- play will be directed by Judi Burns tic feats of juggling, and acrobatics Kotta who directed “Wate Until — to our area. Don’t miss the fun! Dark” and the music director will Location: Thayer Academy, 754 be MMAS President, Dave Coccia. Washington Street, Braintree. "1776" is a funny, insightful and Time: Saturday, 6 p.m.; Sunday 3 compelling musical drama that puts p.m. Information: 802-533-7443 or a human face on the pages of Amer- visit www.smirkus.org. ican History. Book and music are by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. Annual Herring Run It's the summer of 1776 and the at the Jenny Grist MIll nation is ready to declare indepen- dence... if only the founding fathers April 15 could agree! "1776" follows John Now is the time to see the river Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard herring make their way up Town Henry Lee,and Thomas Jefferson as Brook to spawn in Billington Sea. they attempt to convince the mem- Come watch thousands swim their bers of the second Continental Con- way up Town Brook to the fish lad- gress to vote to free their fledgling der at the Grist Mill in Plymouth. nation from the chains of the British Take a tour of the Grist Mill and Monarchy by signing the Declara- rediscover an important part of our tion of Independence. country's history. This yearly event usally runs AUDITION DATES: from Mid-April to Mid-May. Please I Monday April 5- MMAS call the Jenney Grist Mill at 508- 370 North Main Street 747-4544 for actual dates. Mansfield,MA(7-9:30 P.M.) Come and see thousands of herring swim their way up Town Brook to I Tuesday April 6- Unitarian What's Cooking Chef the fish ladder at the Grist Mill in Plymouth. See April 15th listing. Church, 4 North Main Street, Series: Sip and Shop Sharon, MA (7:00- 9:30 P.M.) Possible Call Backs April 7 April 16 Annual Sheepshearing I Wine and cheese pairing with Unitarian Church (7 to 9 P.M.) Newport Vineyards paired with Festival at Gore Place Whole Foods Market cheeses from "1776" will be presented at the around the world. Sat., April 24 Unitarian Church,4 North Main Location: Le Creuset, 1 Premi- The 23rd Sheepshearing Festival Street in Sharon, MA July 3-11,2010 um Outlets Blvd, Wrentham. on at Gore Place will takes place Most rehearsals will be held at Time: 5-7 p.m. Information: 508- on Saturday, April 24, from 10am to Mansfield Music and Art Society 384-0600 or visit www.premiu- 5pm (rain or shine). Last years visitors may take a ground-floor 370 North Main Street, Mans- moutlets.com/wrentham. event saw an attendance of 10,000 tour of the mansion and a wagon field,MA including nearly 4,000 children. ride. There will be food vendors on This show involves a sizable, 114th Boston Marathon Visitors to the festival will enjoy site. Parking is free. No dogs or largely male cast (25 men,2 demonstrations of sheep shearing, other pets allowed. Admission is women) with no chorus. The strik- April 19 herding dogs, and a large crafts fair. $10 for adults. Children 12 and ing score by Sherman Edwards The oldest marathon in America In addition, there will be live music, under and Gore Place members requires some modest to trained and largest single-day event in New traditional English dancing, an his- admitted free. vocal skills depending upon the England. 26.2 mile course starts in toric military encampment, kilt- Gore Place is located at 52 Gore role. Hopkinton and finishes near Copley making demonstrations by North Street, just off Route 20 (Main For more information please Square, Boston. Times: Mon at Channel Kilts from Seattle Washing- Street) near the Waltham/Water- email Director Judi Burns Kotta at 10pm, wheelchair start at 9:45am. ton, a bagpipe and drum band and town line. For information, call: http://us.mc314.mail.yahoo.com/m

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substantial economic become the foundation for a project benefits from the Shovel Works. Why? that will revitalize our community's his- Letters The reason is the endowments their suc- toric heart and preserve these national- FROM PAGE 7 cess helped to create. These endowments ly recognized treasures forever. And were donated by the company's sharehold- there are near term financial advan- ers. For example, over the last 20 years, tages. Easton's property values will Support the Beacon these endowments provided over $30 mil- benefit and the Town will be less bur- Properties proposal for the lion for organizations including the Easton dened to spend for schools and public Letters to the editor Public Schools, the DPW, the Natural services, compared to the Turner pro- Ames Shovel Works Resources Trust (NRT), Frothingham Park, posal. In all, the new proposal offers a and the Ames Free Library. They help to substantial upside, financially and in To the Editor, this proposal more than satisfies our wish- pay salaries that keep these organizations quality of life, in exchange for our par- es. Of course, as citizens and taxpayers, growing. These endowments are perma- ticipation in the funding package — a On April 5th we will have the opportuni- we are all interested in the financial struc- nent and will continue the legacy of the public-private partnership concept that ty to vote on the new Shovel Works pro- ture of the Beacon Properties proposal, Shovel Works for many generations into is well established in other communi- posal at Town Meeting. I support the pro- especially with regard to the payback of the future. ties. Please support this project by vot- posal being put forth by the Town and Bea- the funds we have invested. It is interest- This complex needs to be preserved ing yes on April 5th. con Properties. As a member of the ing to note, however, that over that same so that it can once again help shape the Friends of the Ames Shovel Works, I feel period of time, Easton will be receiving destiny of our town. This time they can Bill Ames

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Metro South Chamber of Commerce Leads 2nd Annual Trip to China

The Metro South Chamber of Com- includes bus transportation to and from merce in partnership with Citslinc Interna- JFK International Airport, round-trip inter- tional, Inc., a chamber member travel national airfare, four- and five-star hotel company with 28 years of experience in accommodations, all in-country trans- the China tour business, is offering an all portation, three meals a day, entrance fees inclusive trip to China from October 11-19, to attractions, fluent English-speaking 2010. Last year, 57 people from through- tour guides and more. out the area participated and experienced A $200 per person non-refundable the trip of a lifetime in one of the world’s deposit is due by April 30 and is included fastest growing economies. in the total fare. After April 30, the price The trip will feature a ticket to the will increase. An optional business confer- World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, as well as ence will be held in Beijing for those inter- attractions in Beijing, Suzhou and ested in sitting face-to-face with Chinese Hangzhou. Highlights of the trip include business leaders in similar industries. The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden The Chamber will host an information- City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of al session with Chamber representative Heaven, Green Tea plantations, Yu Gar- and past participant Alison van Dam on den, Summer Palace, and an optional trip Sunday, April 11 from 1:00-2:30 pm at the to see the Terracotta Soldiers. Shaw’s Center, 1 Feinberg Way, Brock- Old Colony Railroad Station, taken around 1882. “This is an unbelievable trip for the ton. The session will take place during money - what memories! It went off with- the Annual Brockton Garden & Flower out a glitch - perfect. I can’t believe I saw Show. what I did. Hotels - magnificent! Chinese A full itinerary and additional informa- Easton Historical Society tour guides - outstanding! Buses - perfect! tion about the trip can be found by visiting Exposed to so much - wonderful!” said the Chamber's website at www.met- Discovery Day, April 11th Sally Burke, a Bridgewater resident and rosouthchamber.com/china.html. Space is traveler on the 2009 trip. limited. Reservations can be made by call- Discover information about discovering interesting aspects of The trip is priced at $1,999 per person ing Lisa Keene at the Chamber at 508-586- North Easton that your family Unity Church and the Village (based on double occupancy) and 0500 ext. 225. and you might not have known- Cemetery. Inside discovery activ- Sunday, April 11, between 1 and 5 ities will occur at the Station at 2, PM. 3, and 4 P. M. The Easton Historical Society Toll House cookies will be the is conducting a series of tours special treat of the afternoon around the former Old Colony using the recipe developed by Railroad Station, 80 Mechanic Ruth Graves Wakefield who grew Street, in addition to discovery up on Mechanic Street.. activities within the Station. There is NO charge for any of To take a self-guided tour of these tours, and all participants the area, the opportunity will will receive an Easton memento. begin at 1 PM from the Station. However, people are encouraged Mini-tours for children and par- to bring clean, returnable cans ents will begin at 2 focusing on and bottles. Veterans Memorials. The 3 PM The profit from these will be tour will be a unique opportunity used to restore the building. For to visit ‘The Island’ off Pond additional information, please Street where the Ames Shovel call the Historical Society at 508- business began in 1803. 238-7774. External tours will The 4 PM mini-tour will involve occur weather-permitting.

Highlights of the trip offered include The Great Wall of China EASTON 4-2-10.e$S 3/31/10 9:27 PM Page 19

The Easton Buzz April 2, 2010 Page 19 Pet Health Knowing the symptoms of ‘bloat’ can be a canine life saver loat, lay speak for a serious, life- second, and Rotties are twenty-third. This difficulty breathing. The stomach will be threatening condition known as order is based on risk relative to that of a distended, he may drool profusely, and ulti- canine gastric dilatation and volvu- mixed breed. mately may collapse. lus, occurs when the stomach fills with air Various studies have produced a variety Immediate veterinary intervention is (dilatation), rotates on itself (torsion), and of factors that appear consistently, though essential to save a dog in GDV. Usually the B(in volvulus) cuts off its own blood supply, not all inclusively, in episodes of bloat: vet's first priority is to stabilize the dog's in effect causing the stom- male, underweight, fearful or high-strung, cardiovascular system. After that, the vet ach to die. dry food, fed once a day, consumed rapidly, may introduce a gastric tube or a needle Dilatation doesn't auto- followed by lots of water, followed by high into the stomach in an attempt to decom- matically mean volvulus activity. press the organ. will occur, but if it does, 35 A Purdue University study reported They may go right into X-ray to see if per cent of dogs that do get some new factors they found consistent volvulus has occurred, and if so, prepare to that level die. with bloat, such as food with fat among the the dog for surgery. In surgery they'll By Bob Bamberg As the stomach expands first four ingredients, dry food containing rotate the stomach to its normal position it crowds other organs citric acid that was moistened by the and sew the stomach to the abdominal wall causing contact damage and compression owner, having a raised food bowl, and hav- to prevent it from twisting in the future. that cuts off the blood supply to those ing a first-degree relative with GDV. The experts can't say exactly what caus- other organs. Death can occur in just a few Shock is the major life-threatening es bloat, but certain factors appear consis- hours if treatment isn't sought, or is abnormality in bloat, and it results when tently enough to be suspected as causative. delayed. two major veins are compressed due to If you're aware of these, you may be able to Statistically, large, deep-chested dogs are Basset Hounds are one of the breeds at the expansion and rotation of the stom- help prevent an episode of bloat. more susceptible to the condition. The risk from the condition of “bloat.’ ach. When this happens, organs and tissue Even if your dog isn't high on the risk Top-10 risk breeds are: 1. Great Dane, 2. St. die quickly when their blood supply is cut list, it's valuable for family members to be Bernard, 3. Weimaraner, 4. Irish Setter, 5. haired Pointer. off. able to recognize the symptoms of bloat, Gordon Setter, 6. Standard Poodle, 7. Bas- Interestingly enough, German Shep- A dog that is going into GDV will wretch, and to be able to act quickly if they suspect set Hound, 8. Doberman Pinscher, 9. Old herds are twelfth, Boxers are sixteenth, try unsuccessfully to vomit, and perhaps it may be happening. In bloat, time is of the English Sheep Dog, and 10. German Short- Labs are eighteenth, Goldens are twenty- appear restless, anxious, and to be having essence.

5th Annual "Doin' It For Diane" STOUGHTON FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER Friday, April 16th WHAT A CAPITOL IDEA! 6PMto10PM To assist the Food Pantries in Portuguese Stoughton our National Club Congressman 21 Railroad Ave. Stoughton - entrance on Wyman St. across from the Railroad Station Stephen Lynch offers to a A Group of Five a staff led ELABORATE BUFFET Featuring many favorite local restaurants and food vendors tour of the White House and Cash Bar 100% of the proceeds Emcee Mark Snyder go to the 2 Stoughton Capital followed by dinner Live Music Food Pantries! Buffet from 6 PM to 8 PM by Insufficient with congressman Lynch Raffles, Funds Live & Silent Entertainment at the members only Congressional Auction and Raffles until 10 PM Dining Room! Washington D.C Tickets . $20 advance / $25 at the door Ticket sales are limited to 250 guests max - first come, first serve at the door Tickets can be purchased at www.DoinItForDiane.org or at the following locations: Share our great history with • Randolph Savings Bank (both Stoughton locations) your children see • David Fisher [email protected] • Gold’s Gym ( see David Fisher) • Anne Havlin (781) 341-0611 Washington D.C. in a way • Copy Inks • Windsor Tire • Stoughton YMCA (front desk) that few are able . www.DoinItForDiane.org SponsoredVisit by the Stoughton Chamberfor of moreCommerce information and IKEA Box 41, Stoughton, MA 02072 • (781) 297-7450 • [email protected] EASTON 4-2-10.e$S 3/31/10 9:28 PM Page 20

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