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End of Watch - Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. Volume 6, Issue 2, July 2016 On May 22, 2016 The Town of Auburn lost beloved Of- ficer Ronald Tarentino Jr. in a senseless and incompre- hensible death. There are no words to fully express our deep sadness of the events that took place on May 22nd. This tragedy highlights the danger and sacrifice that Auburn Town Hall public safety officials face 104 Central Street every single day. Auburn, MA 01501

Officer Tarentino was re- Important Contact Information garded as a charismatic (508) 832- Town Manager 7720 friend and colleague, a dedi- Board of Selectmen 7720 cated public servant, a loving husband, father, son and brother. Building Inspector 7719 Clerk 7701 Town Administration, Public Safety Officials and communities Fire 7800 across the Commonwealth shared in communal grief that was Health 7703 evident in the endless support and assistance that has poured in Library 7790 since this tragedy occurred. During the days and weeks following Planning 7704 Officer Tarentino’s tragic death, numerous law enforcement offi- Police 7777 Public Works 7814 cials and agencies provided assistance to the Town including Dis- Senior Center 7799 trict Attorney Joe Early’s Office, the Massachusetts State Police, Treasurer/Collector 7705 the FBI, CEMLEC, and law enforcement from cities and towns Veterans 7706 throughout Massachusetts. Many municipalities, along with local Hours of Operation businesses and countless residents of Auburn and surrounding Town Hall: areas, offered a helping hand during this difficult time. The out- Monday 8:00AM-7:00PM pouring of support, donations and tributes from residents, stu- T, W, Th 8:00AM-4:00PM dents, friends and strangers have been tremendous. Friday 8:00AM-1:00PM Senior Center: Mon & Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM Officer Tarentino’s larger-than-life personality will continue to be T, W, Th 8:00AM-4:00PM remembered across communities. He selflessly served and pro- Library: tected the citizens of the Town of Auburn and beyond and we are Mon—Thurs 9:30AM-8:30PM forever grateful for his service. Our heartfelt condolences are Fri 9:30AM-5:30PM with Officer Tarentino’s family…you will always be a part of the Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM Auburn family.

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In this issue: Tributes to Police Officer Ron Tarentino and Retired Fire Chief Roger Belhumeur; Inde- pendence Day Celebration; Pakachoag Golf Course Grand Re-Opening, and much more... News from the Town Clerk...

DOG LICENSES

Late fees for licensing dogs went into effect July 1st. In addition to the dog license fee of $15.00 for spayed/neutered dogs or $20.00 for male/female dogs, there is a $10.00 late fee.

Licenses can be paid online through the website with updated rabies certificates on file. Payments can also be made in person at the Town Clerk’s Office.

ELECTION RESULT WINNERS May 17, 2016

HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR 5 YEARS ANN L. WESTON

LIBRARY TRUSTEES, AUBURN FREE PUB- LIC FOR 3 YEARS ROBERTA M. BAKER PAULA M. MELICAN

MODERATOR FOR 1 YEAR CHESTER S. STENCEL, JR

SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 3 YEARS DOROTHY S. KAUFFMAN

BOARD OF SELECTMEN FOR 3 YEARS LIONEL R. BERTHIAUME

SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 3 YEARS JACK HAROIAN

Complete details for all candidates and Town Meeting Member results are available at auburnguide.com. Look under Town Clerk – Voting & Elections.

Congratulations to all!! UPCOMING ELECTIONS

ELECTION DAY OF ELECTION DEADLINE TO REGISTER Thursday, State Primary Friday, August 19, 2016 September 08, 2016 Tuesday, Presidential Election Wednesday, October 19, 2016 November 08, 2016

SAVE TIME. AVOID LINES AND AGGRAVATION-KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Wondering what party you are registered in? Check your voter registration status http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx Check your polling location http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.aspx Not registered? You can register online https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/

JOHN E. & ETHEL E. RILEY OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Nominations are currently being accepted for the John E. & Ethel E. Riley Outstanding Citizenship Award. The deadline is Monday, October 17, 2016 at 4:00PM.

Nominations should include reasons why the person being nominated has been an outstanding citizen and made life for Auburn residents better.

Submit to the Riley Award Committee, C/O Debra A. Gremo, Town Clerk, 104 Cen- tral St., Auburn, MA 01501. Employee Spotlight

Stephen Margelony-Lajoie joined the Library team in June as a Library Associate. Stephen brings excellent customer service skills and expertise in daily web maintenance and other technologies that include trouble- shooting and assisting patrons with technology-related as well as regular circulation questions. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, including a study-abroad experience perfecting his creative writing skills at the University of Oxford-Trinity in the United Kingdom. Stephen is also proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Java, and Photoshop. Town Awarded $186,733 Green Communities Grant

The Town of Au- The 2016 Independence Day Celebration was postponed burn is one of 47 from Friday, July 1st to Saturday, July 2nd due to thunder- communities across storms. The Celebration took place at the Dr. Arthur and Dr. the state which have been awarded a Martha Pappas Recreation Complex and attracted a large 2016 Green Com- crowd. This year, an estimated crowd of around 6,000 at- munities Competi- tendees came for the festivities which included music, food, tive Grant. Auburn vendors, games and rides, topped off by a spectacular fire- was honored to host works display. The Outriggers, sponsored by Hometown the award announce- ment event in the Bank, performed at the Riley-Pappas Pavilion, entertaining Town Hall on June with music for all ages throughout the evening. Free WRTA 28th, which was at- shuttle buses as well as school buses from AA Transportation ran continuously bringing tended by represent- attendees between the Auburn Mall, Pakachoag School, the Senior Center and the Pappas atives of 47 Green Complex. The Town of Auburn extends its sincere gratitude to our sponsors and partners: Communities, along the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), the Auburn Mall, Hometown Bank, with Secretary of Energy and Environ- and the area churches and organizations that provided auxiliary parking. mental Affairs Mat- thew Beaton, Green Photo courtesy of John Anderson, Auburn Mass Daily Community Director Dan Knapik, Depart- ment of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Judith Judson, State Representative Paul Frost, and State Representative Chris Walsh. Auburn was awarded a grant in the amount of $186,733 to fund an LED lighting con- version at the Auburn Public Library; HVAC control upgrades at the High School; and building weatherization measures at the Swanson Road Intermediate School, Bryn Mawr Elementary School, and Pakachoag Elementary School. The projects that were funded were selected by the State based on their estimated energy savings, energy efficiency quotients, and estimated payback period. Together the projects are estimated to offer a combined annual reduction of 39,779 kWh of electricity, 7,421 Therms of natural gas, and 1,276 gallon of oil. These reductions equal 78.6 metric tons of green- house gases, which the equivalent of 11.5 homes’ electricity use for one year, or 17 cars driven for one year! Auburn was designated a Green Community in 2012, and has now been the recipient of three associated grants used to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that further Auburn’s clean energy goals. There are 155 designated Green Com- munities in the Commonwealth, representing 54 percent of Massachusetts’ population. A total of $9.5 Million was awarded in the 2016 competitive grant round. The Town administration is very excited to receive this major grant award as it will enable us to continue our energy saving initiatives, reduce our energy consumption, and decrease our energy costs. We are grateful to the Department of Energy Resources for their support of our efforts, and we thank Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Matthew Beaton, DOER Commissioner Judith Judson, as well as our Regional Coordinator of the Green Communities Division, Kelly Brown, for this grant award. Independence Day Celebration Wows Crowd

The 2016 Independence Day Celebration was postponed from Friday, July 1st to Saturday, July 2nd due to thunder- storms. The Celebration took place at the Dr. Arthur and Dr. Martha Pappas Recreation Complex and attracted a large crowd. This year, an estimated crowd of around 6,000 attendees came for the festivities which included music, food, vendors, games and rides, topped off by a spectacular fire- works display. The Outriggers, sponsored by Hometown Bank, performed at the Riley-Pappas Pavilion, entertaining with music for all ages throughout the evening. Free WRTA shuttle buses as well as school buses from AA Transportation ran continuously bringing attendees between the Auburn Mall, Pakachoag School, the Senior Center and the Pappas Complex. The Town of Auburn extends its sincere gratitude to our sponsors and partners: the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), the Auburn Mall, Hometown Bank, and the area churches and organizations that provided auxiliary parking.

Drury Square Community Workshop Event

On June 30, 2016 at 7:00pm, the Town of Auburn held a community workshop at Au- burn High School in an effort to solicit community feedback regarding Drury Square. It has been a long range goal of the Town Master Plan since 2006 to revitalize Drury Square and promote it as Auburn’s cultural town center. The community workshop invited residents and business owners to generate ideas and provide feedback to Town administration about Drury Square as a possible center of town.

The event was hosted by The Cecil Group, a reputable and award-winning planning consultant firm from Boston, MA. The Cecil Group was assigned to Auburn through the 2016 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program, which features a technical assistance grant awarded to the Town earlier this year by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.

The workshop was well-attended by residents and business owners, some of which own property or businesses in Drury Square. Participants were able to work together and assemble a variety of ideas that were presented to the Cecil Group Principal, Mr. Steven Cecil. The next step for the consultant is to assemble the information from the workshop and provide a report containing recommendations to Town administration.

The Town would like to express its thanks to all of the participants of the workshop for their helpful ideas and for their knowledgeable history of the focus area. The Town would also like to thank Principal Steven Cecil and Urban Design Planner Margarita Iglesia of The Cecil Group for their efforts to host this opportune workshop, the Au- burn Superintendent of Schools MaryEllen Brunelle and her staff for permitting the use of the Auburn High School Presentation Room, Chairman of the Board of Select- men Kenneth Holstrom, Town Manager Julie Jacobson and town administration for their assistance with and participation in the workshop. Board of Selectmen Select Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays each month as well as potentially on the 5th Monday of the month when necessary. If a holiday falls on a Monday, meetings are held the following Tuesday. Minutes and agendas are available on the Town’s web site. Meetings are televised live on Auburn Cable Television.

To contact the Board of Selectmen during regular Town Hall business hours: Phone: 508-832-7720 Fax: 508-832-4270

To reach individual members of the Board of Selectmen:

Kenneth Holstrom (Chair) Doreen M. Goodrich (Vice Chair) 273 Central Street 21 Hill Street Cell: 508-320-4564 Cell: 508-951-9157 Home: 508-832-2580 Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected]

Denise Brotherton Dan Carpenter 22 Paul St. 33 Goulding Drive Home: 508-832-4624 Cell: 508-277-9519 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Lionel Berthiaume 13 Rochdale St Auburn, MA 01501 508-245-9334 Email: [email protected]

Auburn Welcomes the Newest Elected Selectman: Lionel Berthiaume

Lionel Berthiaume is a 53-year resident of Auburn and graduated from Auburn High (Class of 81), where he was a member of the Football and Hockey Teams. After some college at Plymouth State in NH, he re- turned home to work in the family computer and tax business. He has been a member of the Worcester Rugby Club since 1982 and has been very active in Auburn youth sports with coaching and fundrais- ing. Lionel has served on the Advisory Board for the Auburn Youth & Family Services, board level of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, served 6 years as Auburn Representative on the Bay Path School Com- mittee and served the town for 8 years as a call/part-time Firefighter. Lionel has raised 2 beautiful girls ages 20 and 16 here in Auburn. Lionel works for Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton and works for his family Computer & Tax Prep Business in Auburn. Welcome to the Board of Selectmen, Lionel! Selectmen’s Office Hours

Members of the Board of Selectmen hold office hours twice a month on a rotating basis. During office hours, a member of the Select Board is available to talk with residents, businesses and taxpayers about issues that are of interest or concern.

Please be advised that during the summer months appointments are scheduled by request.

Office Hours for each month will be posted on www.auburnguide.com, ACTV and the Town’s social media sites.

You may also call the Selectmen’s Office at 508.832.7720 for information.

Billing, Exemptions, and Discounts...

ASSESSORS OFFICE

 First Quarter Preliminary bills for Real Estate and Personal Property: Due August 1st.

 Trash Bills: Due August 1st.

Exemption Applications for Seniors, Disabled Vets and Blind will be mailed out starting the week after Labor Day. Anyone who received an exemption last year will automatically get an application in the mail. If you would like an application or information on qualifying for an exemption for the upcoming year, please contact the As- sessors’ Office 508-832-7708.

Chapter land filings for 61, 61A and 61B applications will be mailed in August.

Please make sure to complete all forms and return to the Assessor’s Office no later than October 1st.

The Town of Auburn is in a recertification year for FY 2017 with the Department of Revenue. Preliminary values for Real Estate assessments will be made available for review on the town’s website sometime in September. Veterans Services Larry Corbin, Director of Veterans Services 8:30 - 5:00 M-F by telephone only 508-832-7706 or 508-478-4300

Reminders from Larry Corbin, Director of Veterans Services I constantly receive calls asking about veterans burial benefits. Hopefully, this will eliminate some concerns for the families of veterans wishing to have a military style funeral. Please read the article carefully and keep a copy at home. Remember...You must tell the funeral director your wishes.

WASHINGTON -- Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.

“The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s flag.”

The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year’s provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform. Traditionally, members of the nation’s veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization’s official head-gear. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of- uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14. The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.

Department of Defense News Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON -- Planning funerals for military veterans and retirees can be overwhelming for their families, and the Defense Department’s director of casualty and mortuary affairs wants family members to familiarize them- selves in advance, when possible, to know what to expect with military funeral honors. Deborah S. Skillman said families should learn about military funeral honors eligibility ahead of time to know what choices are available. She also recommended that family members should ensure they have access to the veteran’s discharge papers, also called a DD Form 214, to prove eligibility. It’s also critical for family members who want military funeral honors to tell the funeral director, who can make the request for them, Skillman said. The honors are not automatic, and must be requested through the veteran’s branch of service, she noted. “Families (also) need to know DOD is going to be there when the honors are requested,” Skillman added. DOD policy is mandated by law to provide a minimum of a two-person uniformed detail to present the core elements of the funeral honors ceremony, and one service member must represent the veteran’s branch of service, she said. The core elements include playing taps, folding the American flag and presenting the flag to the family. Burials with military funeral honors can be conducted at national, veterans’ or private cemeteries, she said. “While DOD is required to provide a (two-servicemember) detail, policy encourages each service secretary to provide additional elements, such as the firing team and pallbearers, if resources permit. However, full honors are always provided for active-duty deaths,” Skillman said. "Military honors may consist of three -rifle volleys by a firing team," she said, and added that veteran service organizations often participate in burials with military honors to serve as pallbearers and to provide a firing team. The Veterans Affairs Department also offers other benefits, such as headstones, Skillman said. “We want to honor every eligible service member and make sure (the services) are there to render honors,” Skillman said. (Courtesy of Air Force News Service)

PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS

Rest in Peace Chief Roger Belhumeur (ret.)

On May 22, 2016 the Town of Auburn lost Retired Fire Chief Roger Belhumeur after a long and courageous 16 year battle with cancer. Chief Belhumeur dedicated much of his life to the Auburn Fire Rescue De- partment and the Town of Auburn. He was the first full-time firefighter and became the first full-time Chief in 1987. Even after he retired he served on a number of Boards and Committees and continued to be close- ly involved with the fire service, serving as an Executive Board member of Fire Dis- trict 7 until 2013. Roger was a staple in the community and it was his mission to keep the residents of Auburn safe. He created bylaws that were years ahead of statewide and national fire codes and established multiple training opportunities for the Au- burn Fire Rescue Department during his tenure. Roger had a wealth of knowledge that he shared with countless other firefighters around the Commonwealth. His impact on the Auburn community and beyond is inspiring and truly amazing. The Town of Auburn is a better place because of Chief Roger Belhumeur’s service. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues. The Town of Auburn would also like to extend their gratitude to the multiple municipalities, Fire Officials, citizens, and businesses that extended their support and services. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Chief Belhumeur’s family. Community Comes Together: Vigil for Police Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. and Retired Fire Chief Roger Belhumeur

The Auburn Community joined together to mourn the profound loss of two public safety officials, Police Of- ficer Ronald Tarentino Jr. and Retired Fire Chief Roger Belhumeur at a candlelight vigil.

It was a heartwarming gathering of support and gratitude for the sacrifice both men made during their years of service. Over 1,000 people from Auburn and surrounding communities came out to share their grief and support the families and friends of Officer Tarentino Jr. and Ret. Chief Belhumeur. Before the vigil, community members passed out candles, blue ribbons and collected donations.

Local businesses such as Direnzo Towing and Tortorelli’s Worcester Sound and Light helped coordinate the sound sys- tem and staging of the vigil. The Town of Auburn wants to thank all the other local businesses and surrounding communities for their quick response to assist in the planning of the vigil and extend thanks to everyone who was able to attend that evening.

The vigil was led by Joe Cariglia and an invocation was given by Rev. Doug Geeze from Faith Baptist Church. Additionally, Town Manager Julie Jacobson and Fire Chief Stephen Cole- man spoke about the contributions both men made to the Town of Auburn. Scott Taylor also sang a beautiful rendition of “Going Home” that was fol- lowed by a sing along to “Amazing Grace”. A little bit before dusk the field was filled with candle light and hues of blue and red as TAPS were played by Zachary Taylor. Finally, a beautiful benediction was given by Rev. Den- nis Knight during the moment of silence.

This evening highlighted the true meaning of community in Auburn. As Fire Chief Stephen Coleman stated, “when times are tough we pull together; when times are good we work together”. People continue to pay their respects at the citizen-made memorial that lines a portion of Rochdale Street for Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. Pre- 1981 L.O.D.D. Walk of Honor Section Dedication

On June 11th, Retired Fire Lieutenant and current Selectman Ken Holstrom and his brother, Fire- fighter Gordon Holstrom from Sturbridge Fire Department, attended a LODD Walk of Honor Section Dedication in Emmitsburg, MD presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at the National Fire Academy that honored firefighters who died in the line of duty prior to 1981.

“Project Roll Call” represents those firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice prior to 1981. The town of Auburn had two Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs): Captain Patrick Foley, who died in 1940 and Deputy Chief Arthur “Doc” Pierce, who died in 1961. Lt. Ken Holstrom worked diligently with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to ensure Auburn’s fallen LODD firefighters were included and remembered for their service to the town of Auburn. Captain Foley and Deputy Chief had bricks bearing their names placed in the Walk of Honor at the Na- tional Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

The Holstrom family has served the Town of Au- burn Fire Department for decades. Lt. Ken Hol- strom and Firefighter Gordon Holstrom along with their father, Floyd Holstrom, proudly served the town of Auburn. The Holstrom brothers felt strongly that they should attend this memorial event to honor those who served the Town of Au- burn and died in the line of duty while serving the Town.

Lt. Ken Holstrom was interviewed by the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation and also by a Hagerstown, MD television station. On the Road…. Pakachoag Golf Course Grand Re-Opening

On May 6, 2016 the Paka- choag Golf Course “officially” opened for the season. It was a brisk day for the Grand Re-Opening but despite the weather, town employees, officials, special guests and citizens came out to celebrate the new municipal owned and operated golf course. There were drawings, refresh- ments and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Local and State officials and honored guests cut the ribbon. Featured guest speaker, Jim Remy, the past President of the PGA and Hall of Fame member inspired everyone in attendance with his insight about the importance of golf in the community. Senator Michael Moore, Representa- tive Paul Frost, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Kenneth Holstrom, Town Man- ager Julie Jacobson, Auburn Chamber President Carrie Cross, and Former PGA Tour- ing Player Rick Karbowski all spoke during the opening ceremony.

Everyone in attendance was excited and optimistic for the future of Pakachoag Golf Course. Remarkable improvements have been made to the golf course and additional changes continue to unfold. The Town hopes to have a successful summer and to see the community enjoying the “new” Pakachoag Golf Course.

Thank you for all the heartfelt speeches given during the Grand Re-Opening, the official Legislative recog- nitions given by Rep- resentative Frost and Senator Moore, and everyone who came out to celebrate this momentous occasion.

We look forward to our first season under the management and Chairman of the Board Ken Holstrom operations of the Past President and Hall of Famer appropriately attired for the occasion! Town of Auburn! Jim Remy tees off. Department of Development and Inspectional Services

Household Hazardous Waste Day 2016 On Saturday May 7, 2016 , the Auburn Board of Health held a Household Hazardous Waste Day on at Horgan Ice Arena at 403 Oxford Street, Auburn, MA. The weather was perfect for all who loaned a hand to such a worthy cause. Members of the Auburn Community Emergency Response Team were willing participants, assisting in directing traffic through the parking to drop off locations for waste. The Auburn Masons collected electronics and appliances for a small fee to raise money for their charity, and filled over two box trucks full of every imaginable computer, printer, television, lawn mower and kitchen appliance you can think of. The day had several sponsorships that offered service to the Auburn residents at no cost: Allied Waste Republic Services provide the two roll-off containers for trash and card- board recycling. Osterman Gas collected all propane gas tanks and cylinders in various shapes and sizes, and a total of 106 tanks were collected from the event. Central Mass Mosquito Control Project had many volunteers rolling old, used tires into their trucks, and collected a total of 82 tires from the event. Interstate Battery accepted all types of batteries, including regular, rechargeable, cell phone and car batteries; a total of a pallet of batteries too numerous to count were collected. Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. accepted all of the mercury containing items, which included fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s), button cell batteries, thermometers, and thermostats. The Town received a most generous donation of $5,000 from the Auburn Water Dis- trict which was such a big help in funding this event! The hazards that were collected were disposed of in a responsible, safe and legal manner thus preventing contamination to the groundwater and aquifers that supply us with drinking water. The Auburn Board of Health contracted Stericycle as the household hazardous waste hauler for this event. In total, the amount of hazardous waste that was removed from the town was a total of 18,375 lbs. of waste, including paints, solvents, aerosols, motor oils, cleaning agents and pesticides. Now that’s a lot of hazardous materials taken out of Auburn’s environment! Duckling Rescue On June 13, 2016 a Good Samaritan contacted Ani- mal Control after finding a deceased female Mallard duck near the Route 290 off-ramp on Auburn Street. The Mallard had been hit and killed by a vehicle but by a stroke of good fortune, several small ducklings managed to avoid injury. Unable to return to their mother, the orphaned ducklings sought protection in a nearby wooded area. Animal Control and the Good Samaritan were able to track down the ducklings through the woods and safely capture them. As the orphaned ducklings were too young to survive on their own, they were transferred later that day to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who will raise them until they are old enough to be released back into the wild.

Reminder From Animal Control

We are fast approaching the dog days of summer and we would like to remind residents who travel with their pets that it is TOO HOT FOR SPOT.

Whenever possible we would encourage residents to leave their pets at home during scorching summer weather, however if you decide to take your pet with you, NEVER leave your pet alone in a parked car on a hot day. In as little as ten minutes in 75 degree weather, the interior of your car can reach upwards of 95 degrees and the temperature will continue to climb. Pets cannot efficiently regulate their body temperatures in extreme weather and it is made worse when they cannot escape from the excessive heat in a parked car.

If you see a pet locked in a hot car you should: 1) Write down the vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number. 2) Ask nearby businesses to page the owner. 3) If the owner cannot be found, contact the police department or Animal Control. Senior Center and Elder Affairs News

Senator Moore to Host Ice Cream Social in Auburn

Join Senator Michael Moore at the annual Ice Cream Social for senior residents of Auburn on Monday, July 25, 2016 from 1:00pm- 1:30om.

This event will take place at the Lor- raine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

News from the Auburn Public Library

Library Highlights

 Please welcome our newest employee, Library Associate Stephen Margelony- Lajoie. Stephen hit the ground running by learning not one, but two jobs, in his first few weeks so he could fill in for a staff member on vacation. He managed this while simultaneously learning how to assist patrons at the circulation desk and learning how to maintain APL’s website.

 We would like to thank several Library employees, Charlotte Budge, Marie Car- bone, and Judy Giles, for their years of excellent service to our Library patrons. Each has moved on to explore other career paths, and we wish them the very best in their new endeavors.

 Congratulations to Library employee Mollie Hulser, who was promoted from Li- brary Associate to Senior Library Associate. Mollie will be processing the day-today operations of resource sharing as well as continuing to serve patrons at the circulation desk.

 Congratulations to Library Board of Trustees Members, Paula Melican and Rob- erta Baker, for their successful re-election and ongoing commitment to the Au- burn Public Library, as well as to our Chair, Matthew Toth, who will also continue in his role as Chair of the BOT.

Join Our Exciting Summer Reading Program!

Assistant to the Director for Children’s Services, Car- rie Ann VonHold, developed this summer’s reading program Dive into Reading! Carrie Ann reports an im- pressive 72 registered participants already!

Children may join at any time during the summer. Vis- it the Library website, call, or stop in for assistance.

Sign up to receive electronic information from the Auburn Public Library by clicking here or contact Library Director, at (508) 832-7790

Introducing the Revitalized Auburn Public Library MUSEUM and LOCAL ATTRACTIONS PASS PROGRAM

Public Libraries aren’t just about books! They are also about providing community support for exploring natural resources, museums, exhibits, nature conservatories, and many other educational and cultural experiences for indi- viduals and families.

The APL Museum and Local Attractions Pass Program has been expanded from 5 passes to more than 40!

While several passes are available now, release of the remaining ones will be staggered so that library staff can learn and test the new registration software. By mid-July, patrons will be able to register online for all passes, as well as return them outside of normal library operating hours if necessary.

The APL listing includes passes to the following museums and attractions: Battleship Cove Biomes Marine Biol- Boston Children’s Butterfly Place ogy Cntr Museum Clara Barton Davis Farmland** deCordova MA State Parks Birthplace Discovery Museum EcoTarium Eric Carle Museum Zoo New England

(Franklin Park and Stone Zoo) Fruitlands Muse- Garden in the Hancock Shaker Harvard Museum of um Woods Village Science Heritage Museums Historic Deerfield Institute of Con- Isabella Stewart and Gardens temporary Art Bos- Gardner Museum ton Magic Wings But- Mass Audubon MASS Museum of Museum of Fine terfly Conservatory Contemporary Art Arts & Gardens Museum of Sci- Mystic Aquarium New Bedford New Britain Muse- ence Boston Whaling Museum um of American Art New England New England Quilt Newport Mansions Normal Rockwell Aquarium Museum Museum Old Sturbridge Pequot Museum Plimoth Planta- Providence Chil- Village tion** dren’s Museum Roger Williams Salem Witch Mu- Sandwich Glass Southwick Zoo Park Zoo seum Museum Ted Kennedy Insti- Tower Hill Botanic USS Constitution Worcester Art Mu- tute Garden Museum seum ** Supported with a grant from the Auburn Cultural Council NOTE: Museums and local attractions define the conditions and specifications for the passes. Be sure to check when regis- tering for passes Library Sale Did you know: As a non-profit organization and to be in compliance with the Town’s By- Laws, the Auburn Public Library can collect but not actually solicit, fundraise, or sell book donations. Although a few books are integrated into the Library collection, for various reasons, most donations are set aside for the very popular Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library and supported by The Library Board of Trustees and Library staff.

All proceeds from sales are collected and managed by the Friends, and are then allocated to the Library upon request from the Library Director to provide financial support for new resources and programs. All proceeds directly support the Library community. Our recent book sale included over 6,000 items!

How can you help? We appreciate donations, but request that the public adhere to a few considerations that help make this process more manageable for us, as space is limited:

If you have more than one small box or bag of books, please call before bringing them to the Library to see if we are able to accommodate your donation at that time, as storage space is limited Media, in any form, is not collected this time Magazines are not collected We are unable to provide receipts for your donations, as they are not actually donated to the Library Attend the annual book sale!------And don’t forget the continuously refreshed, ongoing sale in the Library foyer – another platform for book sales! If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact the Director at any time Thank you for your support!

A Very Successful Book Sale Over 6,000 items were available for purchase at great prices!

A very special thank you to Wayne Bloomquist, Superintendent of Auburn’s Park, Recreation, and Cemetery Division for loaning, setting up, and removing the large tent that extended from the garage in back of the Library and for taking care of our book sale permits! Collaborative Partnerships! The Auburn Public Library will host the first annual, pilot STEM program with Auburn Youth and Family Services on two Thursdays, July 7th and July 14th Library Sale A STEM program was developed by the Directors of AYFS and the APL to benefit Did you know: As a non-profit organization and to be in compliance with the Town’s By- both the younger and the older youth participants in this summer’s AYFS program. Laws, the Auburn Public Library can collect but not actually solicit, fundraise, or sell book do- The program focuses on learning about and building a terrarium. nations. Although a few books are integrated into the Library collection, for various reasons, most donations are set aside for the very popular Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library and supported by The Library Board of Trustees and Library staff.

How can you help? We appreciate donations, but request that the public adhere to a few considerations that help make this process more manageable for us, as space is limited:

If you have more than one small box or bag of books, please call before bringing them to the Library to see if we are able to accommodate your donation at that time, as storage space is limited STEM elements include learning about weather and how it affects plants; water condi- Media, in any form, is not collected this time tions and how to measure appropriate amounts to set and sustain plants; different types Magazines are not collected of soil, and how to choose plants that will benefit from a terrarium environment; and We are unable to provide receipts for your donations, as they are not actually donated to the how nature’s crawling and jumping visitors benefit gardens. Library Attend the annual book sale!------And don’t forget the continuously refreshed, ongoing sale in the Library foyer – another platform for book sales! Younger children will be partnered with older AYFS participants, thereby encourag- If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact the Director at any time ing leadership skills in our youth, as they help to guide younger children in designing and building their terrariums. Thank you for your support!

Library Board of Trustees members immediately and enthusiastically supported the cost of materials for this program with individual donations. Support and expertise was also provided from Molly Zelley, owner of the Auburn Florist, in addition to monetary proceeds from the recent book sale.

July 2016 Hours Tuesday, July 5th until Monday, st August 1 , 2016 Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Closed Saturdays and Sundays

We appreciate your consideration and patience during our slightly reduced hours for July of 2016. A Very Successful Book Sale By limiting our hours of operations to Monday through Friday during the day, we can focus on Over 6,000 items were available for purchase at welcoming and initiating new team members, train staff in utilizing new software and technol- great prices! ogies, update policies and improve patron service, engage in professional development, con-

A very special thank you to Wayne Bloomquist, Superintendent of Auburn’s Park, Recreation, tinue to streamline our operational processes, and begin year two of the redesign of the library and Cemetery Division for loaning, setting up, and removing the large tent that extended from model with a renewed focus on shaping the future of the Auburn Public Library. the garage in back of the Library and for taking care of our book sale permits! ~ Jean Collins, Library Director Recreation and Culture Events Summer Concert Series 2016 The Annual Summer in the Park Concert Series at the Riley-Pappas Pavilion at the Dr. Arthur and Dr. Martha Pappas Recreation Complex is underway. The weekly concerts are held on Thursday nights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riley-Pappas Perfor- mance Pavilion. If necessary, rain dates will be held on the Tuesday following the pre- vious week’s cancelled concert. You can keep up to date with all the bands and rain date alerts on the Town’s social media accounts, Cable Television and web site. We are excited for another wonderful summer of entertainment. Thank you to our concert sponsors Polar and Masterman’s!

Question or comments? Contact us at [email protected] or call (508) 832-7720.

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