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MENDON, MA 01756 TOWN CRIER New New World Chorale joins The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Verdi, Puccini, Delibes, Wagner, and more, as well as medleys of UPTON &MENDON,MASSACHUSETTS Est. 1993•MailedFREEtoall5,800addressesinUptonandMendon. overrides to fiscal the fund town meeting ifprojected proceeding with ajoint majority to refrain from Committee voted by a4-2 Regional School Reporter Staff By Melissa Orff the regionthe for along and time Kurt always has a said. “Kevin one has been of elite the jumpers in have incredible,” been coach Richard head Auger finishthe in region. long jump at state the level before place asixth New fourth placed inthe England. Robakiewicz jump high the and went on tosecond finish in andmeet New the England Regional Meet. Warriors’the duo out stood at All-State the Continuing ability their to flythrough the air, and and league inthe divisional state meets. throughout course the of dual the season meet Kurt dominated Robakiewicz competition Reporter/Columnist Sports By Chris Villani captured the all-state championship and took second place in the New England Regional Meet. He now will compete in the national meet in The Mendon Upton “All ifyou inall, at look seasons, they their Hack captured all-state the championship in Nipmuc track &field duo Kevin Hack and Kevin Hack shows his winning high jump form. The Nipmuc junior Nipmuc through All-State Flies Duo and New Meets England Order tickets online atwww.claflinhill.org Saturday, March 7th at7:30 p.m. AChorus Line Mendon UptonSchoolCommitteeRejectsJointTown Meeting New York City photo on March 14.Contributed Call 508.478.5924 Call formore information. - up: Operaup: to Broadway ~ the Maythe Annual Town are not during passed year budget 2016district to present at theMarch 16OpenBudget Hearing…includesa 6.39 percent increase or$1,913,661 over fiscal year 2015… The proposed $31,838,981budget they (theDistrict) plans youth volunteer in the 2015Prudential “Spirit of Community” Award. Megan, the daughter of Jen and Michael running, or cycling on the local trails. As an award winner, Megan join will other honorees in Washington, DC in May, where 10students be will named top youth volunteers of 2015.Pictured Megan is receiving a“Spirit of O’Donovan of Mendon, was recognized at the March 2School Committee Meeting for her work in promoting “letterboxing” in the town of Milford asafun way to encourage children and families to exercise by walking, Miscoe Hill seventh-grade student Megan O’Donovan has been selected asMassachusetts’s top Middle Level

the great choral moments from “Pirates of Penzance,” “Phantom o “Phantom of Penzance,” “Pirates from moments choral great the Community” medallion from Prudential Representative Stephen Goudreau. Melissa Orff photo. have awinter of firsts. Hack’s 6’8”leap and said. thanfinishwhere higher seeded,” he was Auger Ithought meet the chance he had agood to a spot on stand. medal the byhis three seed spots and finishedearn sixth to Afterthree more jumps, seniorthe had exceeded topin the eight and move onto final the round. ninth, but seeded meet jumped 21’1”to finish enteredplace finish.Robakiewicz the regional cleared 6’3”and 6’5”enroute to his second- leapt New 6’7”inthe England The meet. junior jump is event.” his best did exceptionally well eventhoughtriple the attitudegood and Massachusetts’ Top Volunteer School Middle Thetwo enabledathletes Nipmuc to “Kurt knowledgeable is very and going into Hack cleared 6’8”to all-state the win and meet Reserved both communities.both Meetings and in Elections At March the 2School

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Six new Corporators were service and leadership roles to be a strong advocate for officially approved at Milford in community banking, the needs of the Milford Regional Medical Center’s government service and community through his Annual Meeting held at the non-profit organizations involvement on the Milford DoubleTree Hotel in Milford including Boy Scouts of Finance Committee. on Tuesday, February 10. America. Brian J. Paras, of They serve as the Medical Keith J. McGrath, of Hopkinton, is the Director Center’s ambassadors and Milford, is the Owner and of International Sales and provide important leadership Principal Consultant for Marketing at Covaris, Inc. in support of Milford Smashnet Information in Woburn, dedicated to Regional’s philanthropic Design, helping companies providing the tools and success. and entrepreneurs strategize, technology to enable novel The new Corporators design and build innovative drug formulation and include: solutions to enhance their innovative drug discovery. Alberto Correia, of business. The son of the Paras appreciates the Milford, is a member of the late Marcella DiAntonio importance of community Milford Regional Healthcare McGrath, a beloved nurse for involvement and has played Foundation Board of whom the McGrath Medical an active role in supporting Trustees, and a longtime, Center is named, McGrath the efforts of the East Coast dedicated supporter. Born has personal ties to Milford Jumbos, a hockey and and raised in Milford, Regional Medical Center. He learn to skate program for Correia is involved in several has been an important leader participants with special key initiatives throughout for the community and needs. Restaurant the community including continues to play an active Lisa Whalen, of Franklin, ROSEGARDEN & Pub the Milford Town Finance role in ensuring Milford’s is a dedicated registered Committee, St. Mary’s strong future. nurse with more than Church Finance Committee, Chris Morin, of Milford, 20 years’ experience at St. Patrick’s Day Feast Claflin Hill Orchestra Board is the Manager of Morin’s Boston Children’s Hospital and the College of the Holy Studio in Milford. Morin’s specializing in neurosurgery, Corned Beef & Cabbage Cross Club Board. He is Studio was founded in neurology and neuro- currently the Vice President 1922 by George D. Morin. oncology. She has provided served all day Saturday of Harvard Apparatus Ninety years later, through important leadership in Regenerative Technology in four generations, Morin’s training and mentoring thru Tuesday March 14-17 Holliston. is still family-owned and nurses in this area of Lloyd L. Hamm, Jr., of operated providing high- critical care. Whalen has Upton, is President and quality and professional tremendous experience Toastmaster Céad Mile Chief Executive Officer at photography services both and insight in providing Give Away! Homefield Credit Union. in their studio and off- high-quality, compassionate 16 Milford St. He has nearly 30 years of site, a full service camera patient care. Make a toast Failte banking, strategic planning shop, digital photo lab and For more information on Upton, MA, and business development framing. Morin’s Studio has Milford Regional Medical hourly for prizes. 508.529.7776 experience and is well known been a steadfast supporter of Center, go to the website at and respected as a leader Milford Regional and Morin MilfordRegional.org. in the banking industry. is carrying on that legacy of Hamm has held numerous commitment. He continues

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2 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 Imperial Chevrolet Wins 2015 Two Consumer Awards Upton Recreation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Full/Part-time Summer Employment Now accepting applications for summer employment for the KIDS@PLAY program: • Counselors • Gate Attendants • Swim Aides • Life Guards Application forms can be Staff members at Imperial Chevrolet in Mendon celebrate two consumer-based awards the 2015 Massachusetts Chevrolet DealerRater downloaded at Dealer of the Year award and DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award. Contributed photo uptonreccom.org-documents. Imperial Chevrolet in Chevrolet speak volumes of the customer satisfaction, placing of Imperial Chevrolet is to Mail to Upton Rec-Com, Mendon has been awarded the top-notch experiences provided it in the top of its class. The create 100 percent satisfaction 1 Main Street, Box 14, 2015 Massachusetts Chevrolet to customers.” PowerScore is determined with all its products, prices, and DealerRater Dealer of the The Dealer of the Year and using a Bayesian algorithm that services.” Upton MA 01568. Year award, which recognizes Consumer Satisfaction awards factors the dealership’s average Penner concluded by saying auto dealerships across the are based on reviews by new- DealerRater consumer rating that “people can buy cars these APPLICATION DEADLINE U.S. that deliver outstanding and used-car shoppers and and the total number of reviews days almost anywhere. They can IS MARCH 22. customer service, based on those who took their vehicles written about the dealership only buy the Imperial Chevrolet consumer reviews written on into dealerships for service. during the 2014 calendar year. experience, however, in ‘the ~~~~~~~~~~ DealerRater.com. Additionally, Reviewers evaluated Imperial Michael Penner, General little town of Mendon.” We’ve HEALTHY HOPPER PASS Imperial has been awarded a Chevrolet on its customer Manager of Imperial Cars, created a culture of expectation 2015 DealerRaterÒ Consumer service, quality of work, emphasizes to his staff that and excellence. Purchase a $70 or $100 coupon to use at any Satisfaction Award, which friendliness, pricing and overall at great companies people “Having a strong online of Rec’s Fitness classes. Cross train - no gym is also based on outstanding experience. Only the top 10 “make every decision as if the reputation matters, making membership! Use the hopper pass for all eight customer reviews. percent of the dealerships total success or failure of the the significance of our Dealer classes. All tness levels and out of town “Consumers have identified across the country earn the organization depends upon it; of the Year awards crucial to residents welcome. You can start at anytime! the best dealers to do business Consumer Satisfaction Award reach as high as possible, and dealers looking to thrive in ~~~~~~~~~~ with, and Imperial Chevrolet and fewer yet earn the coveted then reach higher; and treat today’s business environment,” Visit uptonreccom.org has emerged as the leader Dealer of the Year award for every customer as if he or she added Tucker. among Chevrolet dealers across their brand. is a member of the family.” DealerRater attracts more Upton Rec - Something the U.S.,” said DealerRater CEO Imperial Chevrolet has It is not a surprise, Penner than 10 million consumers for everyone! Gary Tucker. “The quality and demonstrated consistently continued, that given such every year, who read more than number of reviews for Imperial high PowerScore™ ratings for principles ‘the written mission 1.6 million dealer reviews.

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MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 3 United Parish Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association Promotions Christian Nursery School Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association is pleased to announce The only accredited preschool in Mendon-Upton the promotions of Donna J. Desjardin and Melissa Mestre. Taking the fear out of Dentistry Desjardin was promoted to the position of Vice President Loans. She Now Enrolling one smile at a time. first joined Milford Federal in September 1986 as a data entry clerk and Call for Appointment or Tour has since held the positions of Assistant Branch Manager in Whitinsville, Assistant to the Loan Officer, Lending/Sales Manager, and most recently Assistant Vice President-Loans. She resides in Uxbridge with her husband 508-529-6382 and two children. Mestre was promoted to the position of Assistant Vice President- We offer extended day classes Finance. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Worcester State for all 2, 3, and 4-day programs College. Mestre first joined Milford Federal in June 1994 as a part time • Warm and loving atmosphere teller. She has since held the positions of Assistant to the Treasurer and • Open to all children 2.9 to 6 years old most recently Finance Officer. She resides in Milford with her husband and • Potty trained not required two children. • Dept. of Early Ed. & Care qualified staff General,General, C Cosmeticosmetic & Implant Dentistr Dentistryy One Church Street, Upton Obituaries since 1983 Sandra Leacu, Director MENDON – Shirley own land under a conservation restriction Jean Smith, 85, of so it would always remain the woodland Mendon passed paradise she treasured. It is her hope her away peacefully on family will appreciate and enjoy that land Golden Pond Assisted Living February 28, 2015. for generations to come, in particular, her She was predeceased granddaughter, Taylor Smith with whom Invites you to attend our by her wonderful she spent many hours tutoring in land Free March events husband Morey D. conservation. Smith. She leaves Services will be private at a time and her brother, Gerald date as yet determined. In lieu of flowers, Mondays: March 2, 9, Saturday, March 21 Campbell of Mendon donations to the Shirley Smith Agricultural 16, 23, 30 & April 6 • Veteran’s Talk: What is the and her sister, Carol and Arts Center, PO Box 351, Mendon, • Chronic Pain Self-Management Lecture Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Duyck of Calfornia, her sons; Thomas Smith MA 01756, care of Gary Smith, in her Series: Practical ways to deal with pain, Benefit and Who is Eligible? and his wife Kim of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, memory would be appreciated. The eventual fatigue and stress. Presented by The Healthy Presented by John Givner, Gary Smith and his wife Lynn of Mendon, dedication of the Center will be her Living Center for Excellence MetroWest in Director of Veteran Services William Smith and his longtime companion memorial service. conjunction with Bay Path Elder Services. for the Towns of Hopkinton, Nancy Bradford of Mendon, Tracey Smith 9:00am –11:30am Holliston, Medway and Ashland. and his wife Carol of Bellingham, Michael UPTON- Paul DeVries died December 7, Smith of Mendon and Morgan Smith and his 2014 of cancer of the liver. He was born in Pre-registration is required. 9:00am –10:30am wife Lucinda of Mendon. Shirley also leaves Barre, on May 5, 1926 to Rebecca Goethe many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. and Rev. Charles DeVries. He is survived by Wednesday, March 11 • OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION • OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION Shirley was a woman of accomplishment, sisters, Faith Brown of New York City and Have coffee, tea and muffins above and beyond the raising of the Serving wine and cheese. Come learn Brewster; Lucy Duffy of Brewster; a brother while you learn about our aforementioned sons, she graduated with Robert, Burnt Hills, N.Y.; and several nieces about our independent & assisted living independent & assisted living honors from Framingham State College in and nephews. He was educated in public options available at Golden Pond options available at Golden Pond. her 40s. She wrote and published a book, The schools in Barre; Pepperell; Genesco, Ill.; 6:00pm – 8:00pm 9:00am –12:00pm Magic Castle, published in six countries and and Upton. He served his country in the movie rights purchased by Lifetime. Merchant Marine and U.S. Army. He was a To rsvp for any of these events call In the 1980s, she was a force to be talented freelance photographer and at one 508-435-1250 reckoned with on the Morgan Horse driving time manager of Art Kane Studios. He was Golden Pond competition scene as the Top award winner a skilled court stenographer. He made and ASSISTED LIVING 50 West Main Street, Hopkinton www.goldenpondal.com I of New England Morgan Horse Association repaired guitars. He made a calliope that

2 colors shows for many years. was part of the Dachsund Day Celebration Black PMS 301 An avid conservationist, she served on the in Washington Square Park. He was a Bach Blackstone Valley Watershed Association, aficionado and music was an important part the Town of Mendon Water Board and the of his life right to the end. Town Forest Committee. She initiated the With the support of his friend William Open Space development plan as an option Buckley, Jr., he invented and held patents for the “Norman Cox property” on George on the Volksclavier (Volksclavier, Inc.) a St., Mendon resulting in 20 acres of Open portable electronic keyboard that simulated Space being donated to the town. Future for harpsichordists the plucking of strings. plans for this property involve the restoration He was a courageous, brilliant and largely of the barn and the creation of an Agriculture self-taught man with an intense curiosity and Art Center. Shirley was tireless in her about the universe and its people. work on various committees rewriting town The family is grateful for the care provided by-laws, Master Plan Committee, assisting by hospice and others during the last days of the Planning Board and anything else asked his life. of her. He was a longtime resident of Greenwich Shirley was a founding member of the Village and a supporter of the Jefferson Lake Nipmuc Association and a driving Market Garden. Donations may be made to force in the battle against invasive species. in his name to Jefferson Market Garden, 70A She truly loved the Town of Mendon and Greenwich Avenue PMB 372, New York, NY gave it everything she had. She put her 10011-8358.

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4 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 Advertisers Club Introduces The Advertiser’s Club barbershop has been a special reasonably priced. “Cuts are Directory The Mendon Barbershop place for its many clients to $12 and seniors pay just $11,” By Michelle Sanford drop in for a quick trim or a said Stacy. Another great These are the businesses that contract to adver- tise in The Upton and Mendon Town Crier at least Staff Reporter/Columnist new haircut. The stylists at plus for busy families is the 12 times a year. They receive a frequently discount, The tradition of fathers and sons heading to the local the Mendon Barbershop say barbershop welcomes walk-in feature article about their business (minimum 1/16 barber shop is about American as apple pie and the Mendon they’ve watched with pride appointments only. page ad) and listing in this directory. Barber Shop has been part of that tradition for years. The as many of their clients have For the little ones, fun Business Name...... Ad on Page grown up right in front of taxi car booster seats are Advantage Siding...... next Artful Mix...... next them. “I have experienced my available. Although there may Artist Pallette...... next youngest clients from years be tears at the beginning of Blackstone Valley Limousine Service...... next past, now drive up in their own an appointment, Stacy says Boucher Energy Systems...... 11 cars to come get a haircut”, said by the end, young clients are Bright Insurance Agency...... 16 C.J. Cilley Construction...... 20 stylist Paulette Lawrence. waving bye and saying “thank Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant...... next Owners, Paulette Lawrence you!” Sometime in the spring, Century 21 Robyn Nasuti...... next and Lynne Stacy bought there will be renovations taking CK Smith...... next the shop from Warren place, which will include new Consigli & Ruggiero Funeral Home...... 18 Corinne Ross Massage Therapy...... next Goodnow (formerly Warrens flooring, painting, countertops Cornerstone of Milford...... next Haircutting), after he retired and other updates. CPR Etc...... 18 last year. The two have many The Mendon Barbershop Crystal Industries...... next years of experience in the hair is located at 14 Hastings Crystal Room...... 2 Cyr Contracting...... next industry. Stacy went to barber St., in the same plaza as the D’Pearls Nails and Spa...... next school at Rob Roy in Worcester Willowbrook Restaurant. Deane Dance...... next and Lawrence is a graduate Hours are Tuesday from 8 a.m. Diane’s Doghouse...... next of the cosmetology program to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 8 Elizabeth Blake Orthodontic...... next ERA Key Realty, Theresa Sannicandro...... next at Tri County Vocational in a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from ET Home Maintenance...... next Franklin. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from Frank's Appliance...... 5 The Mendon Barbershop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday Friendly Discount Liquors...... next specializes in men’s and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Full Circle Tree Care...... next Gibson Natural Pet Resort...... 5 boy’s cuts. The two stylists questions or more information, Gibson Septic Service...... next Picture: Paulette Lawrence (left), and Lynne Stacy are the owners will also provide shaves by call 508-478-4441. Dr. Janet Goguen, DMD...... 18 of the Mendon Barbershop. request. All services are very Golden Pond/Golden Goose...... 4 Goodman Eye Center...... next Heaven’s Gate Pet Services...... next Heritage Siding & Window...... next Hopkinton Physical Therapy...... next Hopkinton Eye Associates...... 13 The Advertiser’s Club Introduces is a Special Feature Article written about Iadarola Plumbing & Heating...... 20 Ideal Pizza...... next those businesses that contract to advertise at least 12 times a year in the Imperial...... 3, 24 J.C. Parmenter...... next Upton/Mendon Town Crier. (minimum 1/16 page size ad). J.L. Darling Septic Tank Plumbing Co...... next Jolicoeur Overhead Door...... 20 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE AD CLUB ARTICLES! 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Studio 16 Hair Salon...... next Templeman Tree Service...... 20 • LCD, LED & • Refrigerators • Wall Ovens and Truck and Trailer World...... next PLASMA TVs • Dehumidifiers Microwaves United Parish Nursery School...... 4 • Air Conditioners • Gas and Electric Ovens • Kitchen Ventilation Upton Foreign Motors...... next • Washers/Dryers • Gas Grills Systems Upton House of Pizza...... next Upton Recreation Commission...... 3 Upton Self Storage...... next Wagner Window Service...... next Wanokura Japanese Restaurant...... 4 Wayne Grenier Electric...... 20 Webster First...... next WestHill Properties, Tina Cote...... next Whitcomb House...... next Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home...... next Wilson’s Tire and Automotive Service...... next Wolf, DDS...... next Authorized Dealer New Ad Club Members FRANK’S APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE Duraclean Services...... 21 331 Main St., Milford Ad Club Introduces Mendon Barber Shop...... 5 508-473-1309 • www.franksappliance.com

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A VIEW FROM THE LETTERS Letters may be edited for length and clarity and will be published on a space available basis. JUST A THOUGHT Maximum 300 words. Must include signature, address & telephone number. By Michelle Sanford COUNTRY Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. Town Crier Publications will not be responsible for inaccuracies. By Al Holman No Political Endorsements, please! It was the best of How to Fund the Mendon Upton Regional School District times, it was the worst When my grandfather used to read me Without a $2.3 Million Override of times; the famous the funnies in the Chicago Sunday Tri- opening line from the classic novel A bune one would never have guessed that To the Editor, equal to regular education classes. Tale of Two Cities. That’s how I would what Dick Tracy had on his wrist (a two 1. Discontinue iPad program: put District 9. Transition back to paid kindergarten to also describe the Winter of 2015. While way wrist TV watch) would now be avail- owned iPads in classrooms to be shared, generate funds and save well over $100,000 I’m certain most would agree about it able for purchase in any large store. How discontinue e-text and any associated iPad right away. being one of the worst winters on record, could a person ever have expected that a costs. Reduce tech costs. District has spent 10. Offer after school tutoring (like Sylvan) at many may wonder how I can also claim car chase in California could be watched $2.5 million on technology since 2012. fee to generate income. Allow advertising it as one of the best. However, when I as it happened on their TV in Massachu- Focus on good teachers and professional on lockers; Nike, sports drinks etc. and say “best,” I mean to say this winter has setts? Just think, twenty five years ago you development. rent out classrooms at night to community brought out some of the best in us. had to read a road map and figure out the 2. Stop the use of consultants. Use in house colleges and independent instructors. We all thought we were in clear this best way to get to your destination. Now staff who make $80,000, $90,000 or 11. Reevaluate all new hires since FY12. Are winter; little if any snow in December you put the address in your GPS and not $150,000 and who have Master in ED. they essential to positive student outcomes and the same for the first few weeks in only will it give you directions but it will 3. End smart board lease return to and do they contribute to actual student January. And then, once the snow and find the quickest way to get there. whiteboards and blackboards instruction? cold hit in late January, it has never really Who would have ever thought twenty- 4. Return Apple TV’s 12. Review pay scales district-wide. The stopped. We are actually now counting five years ago that the things that you 5. Remove Curriculum Director at $80- Mendon Finance Committe exposed a the days that it doesn’t snow. And it wrote in an email would have had a ma- 90,000 and have Superintendent and team laissez-faire attitude towards setting salaries appears that the latest snow headed our jor impact on somebody’s political fu- chairs handle curriculum as some other last week. It should be looked at starting way could break some snow records. ture? Would you ever have believed that districts do. with the Superintendent who makes more And at this point, on March 1, I’m everyone would be able to record video 6. Keep Business Manager part time, saving than the Milford Super at a district half the just throwing up my hands and saying in real time of events that happened right approximately $50,000. size. “whatever.” on the streets and then post it on the 7. Do not use E&D (savings) or other 13. No override this year-only half of new Still through all this cold and misery internet for everyone to see and make a accounts with one time money this year growth and new receipts. during the Winter of 2015, I’ve witnessed decision based on seeing it themselves or at any time in the future without Town 14. Look at contracts and discuss increases. and heard of some very thoughtful acts instead of what someone describes they Meeting okay. By doing so the district has Are we doing a good job negotiating? Are of kindness that’s brought a smile to my remember seeing. During the Vietnam dramatically increased the financial burden they fair to employees and taxpayers? face. War we could watch action on TV as we on the taxpayers and the town. They’ve 15. Cut non instructional and non-core I was coming out of the grocery store ate dinner. Day old video from combat. rolled in well over $2 million in just a few academic classes where feasible a couple of weeks ago during a bitterly Today we watch it as it happens in High years and seek to roll in approximately. 16. Hire an outside, independent firm to cold day. A brief snow flurry had also Definition in real time. The reporters $600,000 in FY16. This is one-time money conduct a financial and operational review started while I was in the store. As I were imbedded with the front line troops the towns/taxpayers must pick up the of the school district and the town. was loading my bags into the car, I and called or telegraphed in their stories. following year. Budget has gone up over $4 On the Town Side cut stipends to saw a young man getting ready to pull Now we see live video. million overall since 2011, not including elected officials, reduce the Mendon Town out of his parking space but instead he Who would have ever expected that proposed FY16 overrides. Administrator part time and seek to expand hesitated for a moment, shut his car off, radical militants would be able to recruit 8. End Spanish Immersion proposed regional dispatch. and got out. I thought he had forgotten right on the internet? program expansion and remove some staff Mike Watson to buy something and was heading And that’s looking out my window at $50,000 each or higher if class size is not Mendon back into the store. But then I saw him wondering if sometimes technology is walk over to an elderly man walking not such a good thing. very gingerly with a cart of groceries. The young man introduced himself and asked the elderly man if he could walk his grocery cart to his car and then load his groceries for him. It was likely a small gesture to the young man, but the expression of gratitude on the senior’s face said it all. I also read postings on social media where friends had spent hours out in the cold looking for someone’s lost dog or residents doing safety checks on their elderly neighbors. Even our roof rake became quite the hot commodity at my mom’s townhouse complex as we happily let a few of her neighbors use it to prevent possible roof collapses; my husband even raking the roof of one of her neighbors that he didn’t even know. So while this winter was one of the worst on record, it actually brought out the best in people and that is truly warming to the heart. However, I will Thank Goodness My Other Car be the first to say when the snow finally is a SNOW PLOW melts and I can see the grass once again, I will be the first to do a happy dance all around our yard.

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Thanks to the efforts of 10-year-old Kathleen Russo, a student at Fred W. Miller Elementary School in Holliston and a lifelong Upton resident, $3372 was donated to the Holliston Food Pantry. The daughter of Chris and Jackie Russo, Kathleen with some help and guidance from her school’s assistant principal, Brenda Maurao, developed and executed a coin-drive. Named the CHANGE-ing the World Charity Drive, the effort encouraged students and staff to donate their spare change. Every student who made a donation received a paper heart from Kathleen that they get to put on the Food Pantry “Wall of Hearts” in the school lobby. Kathleen is shown standing in front of that wall. Her goal of raising at least $650 was exceeded when Russo Insurance Agency matched the amount of money raised, and Arbella Insurance Company match, which tripled impact of each donation. Contributed photo

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A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local charities and free events of local businesses. Maximum150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of every The New England Tenors Concert Nipmuc Youth Football and month. Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to [email protected] HOPEDALE-The New England Tenors will Cheerleading 2015 Registration perform a special concert at the Union Church Nipmuc Youth Football and Cheer (NYFC) will in Hopedale on Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 4 be accepting registrations for the 2015 season p.m. The Tenors will be joined on stage by the Sponsors Needed for Milford Boy Scout Troop Blackstone Valley Chamber of from March 1 through 31. The program serves Greater Milford Community Chorus under the towns of Mendon, Upton and surrounding Breakfast Commerce the direction of Daniel Zabinski with piano communities. NYFC is a proud member of MILFORD-Milford’s Boy Scout Troop 4 BLACKSTONE VALLEY-The Blackstone Valley accompanist Wayne Ward. Both groups will be the Central Mass Youth Football & Cheer is holding their annual Pancake Breakfast Chamber of Commerce will be holding the performing some of the most memorable songs Conference ((www.cmayfc.com, which is part fundraiser on March 15 at St. Mary of the following events. For more information or to of stage and screen. of American Youth Football (AYF) (www. Assumption Church, and is selling advertising register visit www.blackstonevalley.org, email The tenors have thrilled thousands of americanyouthfootball.com), the largest, fastest space on the event’s placemats to community [email protected] or call 508- audience members with their incredible vocals growing youth football and cheer organization sponsors. 234-9090. and ever popular song selections. Tenors in the United States. NYFC is preparing for Proceeds from this year’s Pancake Breakfast th The 17 Annual Blackstone Valley Home and manager Mike Fay states “We have put together its10th season of youth football and cheer for will go towards the Troop’s summer 2015 High Business Expo will be held on Saturday, March three of the finest tenor voices in New England boys and girls entering grades two through eight Adventure canoe trip, and to assist in purchasing 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northbridge High to sing some of the world’s best music. It’s going in the fall of 2014. camping equipment and supplies for the Troop’s School Field House, Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. to be special occasion for those lucky enough to Register at https://nipmucyouthfootball. year-round use. This is the Troop’s primary The day will feature hundreds of vendors, Best of be in attendance”. sportssignup.com/ For more information fundraiser of the year, and your support would be the Valley Chowder Competition, entertainments, Tickets are $20 for adults and $6 for students or to contact a representative of greatly appreciated. special guests and more. Contact the chamber for and can be purchased by contacting Heather NYFC visit http://www.eteamz.com/ Please place ads by February 25 by contacting vendor and sponsorship information. Walsh at (508) 473-1476 or email at huec@ nipmucyouthfootballandcheer/ Norm Schmitte at 508-244-2180 or schmitt83@ verizon.net comcast.net. Author Appearance by Deborah Troop 44 Pancake Breakfast with the Doucette Books Are Fun Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Easter Bunny MILFORD-Author Deborah Doucette will MENDON-Mendon’s Troop 44 Boy Scouts MILFORD-On Tuesday, March 31, from 7 a.m. have a reading/signing of her two books, The Meeting will be holding a Pancake Breakfast with the to 4 p.m., Books Are Fun by Kathy Doane will Forgotten Roses and Raising Our Children’s MENDON-Kathryn LeBlanc, owner of the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, be held in the Milford Regional Medical Center Children, on Thursday March 12 at 7 p.m. at Dragonfly Quilts, will discuss her journey from March 21, at the Unitarian church on Maple Atrium Café. Included are books for adults and the Milford Town Library. The Forgotten Roses making her first quilt to owning her shop at the Street. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, children. Stationery and CDs will also be sold. A is a dark tale of three women from a multi- next meeting of Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild $3 for children aged 4 to 12 and free for children portion of the sales goes to the Milford Regional generational, Italian-American family drawn on Thursday, March 19 at Unitarian Church, under age 3. The Easter Bunny will be available Medical Center Auxiliary, which conducts many together by a young woman’s mysterious and Maple St., Mendon at 7 p.m. Vending will take for pictures throughout the event. Tickets are fundraisers throughout the year. tragic death. place after her presentation. Guests are welcome available at the door. Fundraisers provide support to hospital Based on Doucette’s personal experience for a $5 fee. Proceeds from both the can and bottle drive departments. Currently, the Auxiliary is also raising a grandchild, Raising Our Children’s will be used to help fund Troop 44’s activities contributing to the expansion of the Medical Children examines the myriad factors involved Cornerstone at Milford Events throughout the year. Troop 44 would like to Center. The public is welcome and both men and in kinship care, specifically when grandparents thank everyone for their continuing support of women are encouraged to consider joining this MILFORD-The following events will take place begin to raise their grandchildren. Filled with on Cornerstone at Milford, 11 Birch St. and are Scouting in Mendon. successful organization. For more information, true stories from people who have raised their call 508-422-2099. open to the public. children’s children, and including advice from March 16 - Carmine Orsini, The Italian Tenor, Dr. Jeffrey R. LaCure throughout, this family- Machine Sewing 101 at 2:30 p.m. Join us for a performance of the MILFORD-Machine Sewing 101 for Adults Sharing Memories of Surviving the focused book looks at this fairly common widely acclaimed Italian Tenor, Carmine relationship from all sides. and Students in grades 8 through 12 is offered Holocaust Orsini. through the Milford Community School Use March 31 - The Irish Boys at 2 p.m. Joan UPTON-Nimpuc Regional High School will Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids Program starting Wednesday, March 25, and Brenneke will bring her impressive Irish Boys host a guest speaker, Janet Applefield on March MILFORD-The Hearing Loss Association of running for eight weeks on Wednesdays at poodles to entertain us. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the auditorium. This America – Central Massachusetts Chapter is Milford High School. MHS Art and Fashion program is supported in part by a grant from the sponsoring a free presentation, How Do I Know Teacher Carolann Tebbetts is the instructor. Mendon Cultural Council, a local agency, which If I Have a Hearing Loss, And, How Do I Buy 21st Annual Family Fun Fair Students in grades 8 through 12 will attend from is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural a Hearing Aid? on Saturday, March 21 from 2 MILFORD-MA Department of Developmental 3 to 4:45 p.m., and adult participants will attend Council, a state agency. All Mendon and Upton to 4 p.m. at the Milford Town Library, Milford. Services, Kennedy-Donovan Family Support from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. residents are welcome to attend. Applefield will Tina Coderre, M.A. CCC-A, received her B.S. in Center and Milford Family & Community This course is designed for adults and speak about her life and her loss as a survivor Communication Sciences and Disorders from Network will host its free 21st annual Family Fun students who are interested in learning the of the atrocities of the World War II Holocaust. Worcester State University and her M.A. from Fair on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 basics of machine sewing. Participants will learn As a four-year-old Jewish girl, her country of UMass Amherst will be the presenter. She has p.m. in the Milford High School cafeteria. Snow how to safely operate and troubleshoot an entry- Poland was attached by Germany setting off a been a clinical audiologist in the Worcester area date is March 28. level sewing machine. Projects will include a series of tragic events that destroyed her family for over 32 years, evaluating individuals from A wide range of exhibitors, who work with decorative pillow, book bag or overnight bag, and would see genocide committed on over six pediatrics to geriatrics. She has been involved families from the prenatal stage through and a vintage-inspired apron. Building on the million European Jews. Applefield will speak with dispensing hearing aids for approximately adolescence, will be on hand. There will be basics learned from these projects, participants about what hate and prejudice did to her family 25 years. entertainment throughout the day. Exhibitors will progress to sewing simple and intermediate and life. As a victim to the Holocaust, she knows Please come to this informal but professional are also encouraged to include a child-friendly home decor and fashion projects. Machines will her personal experiences have an impact on presentation/discussion and bring your activity at their table. The Massachusetts Youth be provided. people. Her story is not about hatred toward questions and concerns about your own hearing, Child Identification Program (MYCHIP) will Registration must be received prior to the Jewish people, it is about prejudice against all or the hearing of a friend or loved one. be provided again this year by the Montgomery class dates. Forms are available in the Milford people the Nazis did not like. Survivors of the Free parking, refreshments and CART Lodge of Milford, Ancient Free Accepted Community Program office or at www.mcs. Holocaust are a dying breed. This speaker wants Provided (Computer Aided Real Time Masons. The program is free to the public, with milford.ma.us. Adults please use the Adult to make an impression and an impact to make Captioning) will be available. Please bring all of the identifying items generated during the Registration Form and students use the Kids others aware. a friend. For more information about the event given to the child’s family. In addition, the Registration Form. Senior Citizens, 65 and older, presentation or hearing loss issues visit Lions Club will host free blood pressure checks. pay 10 percent discount of fee listed. Checks HearingLossCentralMa.org. The Fair is a great vehicle for families to learn should be made payable to the MILFORD about all the community has to offer. For more COMMUNITY PROGRAM. Mail to: Milford Mendon Lions and Girl Scout Pancake information, call Sara Humiston at 508-634- Community School Use Program, c/o Milford Breakfast 2356. High School, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA MENDON-On Saturday, March 7, the Mendon 01757. Lions Club and Girl Scout Troops will hold Assembling Spring Baskets for a For further information, please call the office at 508-478-1119 or check our web page at www. an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Cause Unitarian Church, Maple St., Mendon from 8 mcs.milford.ma.us. MILFORD-Please help gather supplies and build to 11 a.m. Tickets are available at the door and Reliable Pet Sitting Spring baskets for the families of Voices Against are $7 per person. Those up to 12 years or over Simply Seconds Consignment Violence, a vital program of South Middlesex 65 years may pay just $5. Bacon, sausage, eggs, UPTON-Simply Second Consignments, offering Professional Dog, Opportunity Council (SMOC) in Framingham. potatoes, toast and more will accompany the nicer pre-owned adult women’s and men’s Cat, and Horse Care SMOC is currently accepting donations delicious pancakes. clothing and accessories, will be held at United of candy, plastic eggs, baskets, shredded at Your Home Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scout troops and Parish of Upton, 1 Church St., on Saturday, cellophane, ear buds, small denomination gift the Lions Club organizations and charitable March 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Over 35 Years Professional Experience cards, stuffed animals or goody bag items to causes. We appreciate your support! March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consignors in Horse and Dog Training and Care. include in the baskets through Saturday, March Call Colleen Oncay at 508-478-3425 for more are being sought for items for men and women. 14. It is also looking for volunteers on Saturday, information or to reserve a table for your group. Vendors are also being sought for the Saturday CALL MAGGIE March 28 at Milford High School to help sale and volunteers for both days are welcomed. 508-529-6402 or 508-769-9634 Milford Regional Medical Center assemble and transport the baskets. This fundraising event helps support United Voices Against Violence currently has 216 Very Dependable Auxiliary Meeting Parish community programs. children in its care, ranging in age from less For more information, check Year Round Reliability • Daily Basis MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical than one year up to 18 years old. It is committed out https://www.facebook.com/ Center Auxiliary meeting will be March 10 Will Administer Medications to advancing safety and promoting societal UnitedParishSimplySecondsConsignment on from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the hospital Conference No Overnights change for those affected by sexual and domestic Facebook. Room A, 14 Prospect St., Milford. The public violence. Our goal through this program is to It’s Like Leaving Your Friend is welcome and encouraged to consider joining With a Family Member provide a Spring Basket stuffed with treats to this successful organization. The Auxiliary every single one of these children. conducts many fundraisers throughout the For more information on how to donate or year, which support MRMC departments and to get involved, please contact Pam Berman is currently contributing to the expansion of at [email protected]. the hospital. For more information about the Auxiliary, please call 508-422-2099. 8 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 Calendar The Singing Priests Third Annual Trivia Night Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Katie Hill author of Bridget’s Home MILFORD-Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish MENDON-Mendon Upton Music Booster’s MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of MILFORD-Katie M. Hill, author of Bridget’s Council, Milford is sponsoring a trip to the 3rd Annual Trivia Night will be held on Friday, Commerce (MACC) will host the following Home, will offer a presentation on her historical Hanover Theatre on Friday, March 27 to see a March 6 at Willowbrook Restaurant 16 Hastings events. To reserve your place at any of these novel at the Milford Town Library, Spruce St., performance by The Singing Priests. The cost is St., Mendon. Mendon Upton Regional School events call 508-473-6700 or email chamber@ Milford, on Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. The $58 per person and a bus is available. Please call District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak milfordchamber.org. For more information novel follows the journey of Moira and Barnard the rectory, 508-634-5435, for reservations. The is the emcee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia about the chamber visit www.milfordchamber. Culligan, a newlywed couple who emigrate from public is invited. starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. org. Ireland in the early 19th century when Irish Make up a team of four to eight players. The Business After Hours on Wednesday March laborers were recruited to help build the Erie Toastmasters Club of Milford evening will feature food, fun and friends. All 11 at Scioli’s Pizza Bar, 46 South Main St., Canal. From a boarding house near the canal MILFORD-V.O.L.U.M.E. Toastmasters Club of proceeds benefit the MURSD Music Program. Milford beginning at 5:30 p.m. The 2015 Butch to “paddy” camps and tenements in Worcester, Milford will host an open house on Thursday To reserve table or inquire with questions email Moore You Touched Upton My Life Award will the family battles bigotry, poverty, sickness, and March 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 50 Maple [email protected] be presented to Frank and Wendy Saba. the “Irish Curse” as they search for a permanent St, Old National Guard Building, Milford. The Connected Women Leaders (CWL) home in their new land. The Milford Toastmaster Clubs provides a Upton Women’s Softball Registration Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March Hill has been writing and lecturing on the supportive and positive learning experience UPTON-The Upton Women’s Softball League is 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the 3 Restaurant, 461 W. topic of Irish immigration to America since 1989, in which members are empowered to develop a recreational slow pitch softball league always Central St., Franklin. Attitude is Everything, a when she wrote the first of three plays about the communication and leadership skills, resulting looking for new members. Open registration presentation on the effects of attitudes in the 19th century Irish Diaspora. In 1996 she received in greater self-confidence and personal growth. will be held at the Rose Garden, Rt. 140, Upton, workplace, will be given by Rita Schiano. official recognition from the Republic of Ireland All are welcome. For more information visit for her play about the Famine – Katie O’Shea: on Monday March 30 and Monday, April 3rd Annual Fur Ball http://1303443.toastmastersclubs.org. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The league has 10 teams Tales of a Famine Immigrant. Ms. Hill has worked Toastmasters International is a world leader in FRAMINGHAM-Baypath Humane Society at Old Sturbridge Village for several years, where needing players so if you are 25 years of age rd communication and leadership development. or over and looking for some fun with other of Hopkinton hosts its 3 Annual Fur Ball she interprets the life of Mary Culligan, an 1830s women please join up. Teams play on Monday Saturday, March 14 from 6 until 11 p.m. at Irish immigrant who served as the inspiration for nd 2 Annual Hopedale Girls nights at various fields in Upton and Mendon at Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference the character of Moira. The March 7 program is 6:30 p.m. from early June through early August. Center, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham. sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Basketball Alumni Game Tickets are $50 per person and $55 at the door. Library and is free. nd The non-refundable registration fee is $65. HOPEDALE-The 2 Annual Hopedale Girls Premium tickets and sponsorships are also Basketball Alumni game will take place on For more info contact Jean Nealley, 508-341- Alumni Banquet Celebrate Catholic 6963, after 4 p.m. available. Proceeds will be used to assist the Saturday, March 28. Doors open at 4 p.m. with shelter animals. Education in Milford tip off at 4:30 p.m. Bring a blue and white shirt Upton Men’s Softball Registration The Fur Ball will include a sit-down dinner, MILFORD-An Alumni Banquet celebrating so teams can be split accordingly. If you would appetizers, silent and live auction, wine pull and 135 years of Catholic education in Milford like to attend or have any questions please UPTON- Registration for the Upton Men’s entertainment by the band Bob’s Your Uncle. and the 40th anniversary of Milford Catholic email [email protected]. Softball Sunday morning league will be held on Live auction will be conducted by special guest Elementary School will be held April 11 at the Bring your family, kids, and anyone who would Saturday, March 28 at the Rose Garden, Rt. 140, Cha-Chi Loprete from 98.5 The Sports Hub and Crystal Room, 49 Cedar Street, Milford at 5:30 like to watch the game! This is a free event. Upton, from noon to 6 p.m. The registration fee Breakfast with the Beatles on WZLX. p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner at 7 p.m. is $50. For more information contact Rick @ Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton is Contact Milford Catholic Elementary School for Mendon’s Early Days [email protected] or 508 509 5473 dedicated to providing shelter, care, humane tickets by calling Milford Catholic Elementary MENDON-Mendon residents, Dick Grady and treatment and loving homes for stray or School at 508-473-7303 or emailing alumni@ John Trainor, will be presenting a program to Twice Blessed Thrift Shop unwanted companion animals. milfordcatholic.org. Tickets for a full course the Joseph Emerson Evening Alliance on the HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at For tickets and information email Kandice dinner featuring baked stuffed boneless breast early days of Mendon including a slide show at Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale will be Glassman at Baypath Humane Society of of chicken are $40 and tables may be reserved. the Unitarian Universalist Church, Maple St., offering half off of suits and slacks and jeans for Hopkinton, [email protected], Memorabilia from past years will be on display Mendon, on Monday March 16 at 7 p.m. The $1 each during March. Also check out the March www.BaypathHumane.org/FurBall2015. and all are invited to reconnect with classmates public is welcome. Any questions call 508-473- It’s Gotta Go Sale - buy one stuffed animal or and friends at this celebration. 6737. teddy bear and get one free. The shop is open Thursdays from 9 .m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. 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MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 9 Upton News Upton Senior Center Upton Meetings Upton Community Garden The Upton Center is open Monday through Friday Upton Town government meeting dates, times, Upton Community Garden plots are Upton Could Be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by phone from and locations for all boards, committees, and available for the 2015-growing season. Each 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are subject to change. Gearing Up for a commissions may be found at www.upton. plot is a 4 by 16-foot raised bed for growing Please call 508-529-4558 with any questions. ma.us/pages/calendar.php. Friday, March 6 organic vegetables, flowers and herbs. Selectmen’s Race Plots are available free of charge to Upton Shopping Trip to Market Basket, Walmart Loop, By Michelle Sanford 74th Citizens’ Legislative residents and Upton based community Bellingham, 12:30 p.m. Staff Reporter/Columnist Sunday, March 8 groups. An elevated bed is available Seminar Two Upton residents have taken out Daylight Savings Begins, 2 a.m. for gardeners who may have difficulty State Senator Michael Moore, D. nomination papers for the Board of Wednesday, March 11 accessing the standard height beds. Millbury, announced recently that the 74th Selectmen’s three year seat, which means Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, CVS, Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be While the plots are made available at no Job Lots Loop, 10 a.m. a race could be gearing up for the May 5 held this spring on Tuesday, April 28 and cost, gardeners are expected to contribute Thursday, March 12 Town Election. approximately two hours to help with Lunch Trip to BVT’s Three Season’s Restaurant, Wednesday, April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 Incumbent Robert Fleming and the maintenance and management of the 11:30 a.m. p.m. at the State House. newcomer Frank Aniello have taken out garden. Popcorn for Popcorn Lovers’ Day, 1 p.m. All residents of the Second Worcester nomination papers for the Selectmen’s To sign up for the 2015 season send a Friday, March 13 District are invited to contact Moore’s office. Aniello currently serves on the Shopping Trip to Stop N Shop, Grafton, 9 a.m. note to: UptonLandStewardship@charter. Office via telephone at 617-722-1485 Capital Budget Committee and Fleming Veterans’ Agent, 9 to 11 a.m. net by April 15. by Tuesday, March 10 in order to be has served as a Selectman for 28 years. As Tax Appointments, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available plots will be assigned by nominated by Moore. Participation is on a of February 27, neither resident had turned Birthday Bash & Karaoke, 1 p.m. lottery with a number of plots reserved first come, first serve basis. in their papers to the Town Clerk’s office. Monday, March 16 for disabled individuals, seniors, and Walking Club Kick-off, 1 p.m. Another race for the Cemetery community groups. Please indicate if you Tuesday, March 17 Commission’s one year seat could also Congratulations to Upton’s fit into one of these categories. St. Patrick’s Day Party/Scavenger Hunt, 12:45 take place. Newcomer Ed McKinney has p.m. New COA Officers taken out papers for the seat as has current Wednesday, March 18 Congratulations to the Upton Council Spring Fling Commission member Glenn Fowler. Police Dept. Visits, 9 to 11 a.m. on Aging (COA) officers. Myra Bigelow On March 21 the Upton Senior Center A number of other incumbents have SHINE Visits, 9 a.m. to noon is the new Chair, Maria Griffin the new Friday, March 20 will be hosting a Spring Fling! Join us for taken out nomination papers as well Vice Chair, and Judi Blanchard the new Tax Appointments, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. music and light refreshments from 2 to 4 and include Kenneth Glowacki for Secretary. Thank you to outgoing Vice David Muradian Office Hours, 12 to 1 p.m. p.m. at the Upton Center on Farm Street. the Collector/Treasurer’s three year Chair, Grace Wadsworth, who has done Men’s Club Supper, 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss performances from Nipmuc’s seat; Robert Richard for the Cemetery a fantastic job. And a special thank you Monday choral groups! Semi-Formal optional. This Commission’s three year seat; Al Holman Tai Chi, 10 a.m. to outgoing Chair, Betty Consigli, for her is your chance to break out your snazzy for the Board of Health’s three year seat; Chair Exercise, 2 p.m. many many years of service. Both will spring attire. All are welcome, hope to see John Robertson for the Library Trustees Tuesday remain on the Board. Other COA Board three year seat; Rena Richard for the Zumba, 9:30 a.m. you there. Members are needed. Members do not need Housing Authority’s five year seat; and Ken Card Players Group, 10 a.m. to be a senior citizen. Wii Bowling, 12:30 p.m. (no Wii Bowling March Glowacki for the Board of Commissioners 17) Tax Time at the Upton Center of Trust Fund for three years. Wednesday Upton Planning Board It is that time of year again...Tax Time. Other seats up for re-election include Library Table, 11 a.m. Associate Member Position Call the Upton Center, 508-529-4558, to Moderator for one year, David Loeper is Canasta, 12:30 p.m. The Planning Board is looking for an schedule your appointment with an AARP the incumbent; Assessor of Taxes for three Movie Day, 12:45 p.m. individual to serve as an Associate Member tax preparer, who will help senior citizens years, Charles Marsden is the incumbent; Computer Classes, 2:30 p.m. to the Planning Board. The role of the complete their forms for free. AARP tax Mendon Upton Regional School District Thursday preparers will be at the Upton Center on Committee for three years, Chris Russo is Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m. Associate Member is to act on special March 13, 20 and 27 plus April 3 and 10 the incumbent; Mendon Upton Regional Bingo, 1 p.m. permit applications in case of absence, inability to act or conflict of interest of from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don’t wait as spaces School District Committee for one year, a regular member, or in the event of a are limited. Tanna Jango is the incumbent; Planning vacancy on the Board. The Associate Board for five years, Thomas Davidson is TOWN OF UPTON Member must be a registered voter in the Legislative Office Hours the incumbent; Recreation Commission Town of Upton and shall be appointed by A staff member from State Rep. David for three years, Richard LaCross is the Employment the majority vote of the Board of Selectman Muradian’s office will be at the Upton incumbent; two Library Trustees for three Opportunity and the Planning Board. The term of the Center on Friday, March 20 from noon to years, Joe McMahon and Laurie Wodin Associate Member shall be two years. 1 p.m. And on Monday March 23 from 9 to are the incumbents; and the Finance Interested individuals should submit a 11 a.m. a member of Sen. Michael Moore’s Committee for three years, which is COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - letter of interest by April 1, 2015 to the office will be available at the Upton Center. currently vacant. Police Department Town Clerk Kelly McElreath at: 1 Main Completed nomination papers must be St - Box 11, Upton MA 01568 or via email submitted to the Registrars of Voters for • P/T – $17.78/hour to [email protected] . For further Upton’s Veterans’ Agent certification of names on or before 5 p.m. • HS Diploma information please contact the Planning Are you a Veteran or the spouse of a by Monday, March 16. All candidates need • 1-3 years related experience Board at 508-529-1008. Veteran? If so, stop by the Upton Center 30 signatures from Upton registered voters. and meet the town’s Veterans’ Agent, Robin After certification, papers must be filed Visit www.uptonma.gov Upton Bloomer Girl Fletcher, on Friday March 19 from 9 a.m. with Town Clerk Kelly McElreath on or (“Employment Opportunities”) for to 11. Fletcher will be able to discuss the before 5 p.m. on Monday, March 30. more information. Applications due Scholarships benefits local veterans may be entitled to Objections to and withdrawal of to: [email protected] or The Upton Bloomer Girls 2015 College receive. nominations should be filed through the 1 Main St., Box 1, Upton, MA 01568 Scholarship Applications are now available Town Clerk by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Application Deadline: 3/9/2015 by Noon at Nipmuc Regional High School, Transportation Update Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Residents are also reminded to mark The Upton Council on Aging is pleased Technical High School, and the Upton their calendars for the Annual Town to offer bus service for seniors (60+) and Town Library. Applicants must be either an Meeting scheduled to take place on May Upton residents who are disabled. Bus Upton resident graduating from high school 7 at Nipmuc Regional High School and service is available Monday through Friday, I can help make your vehicle buying or the child or grandchild of a current begin at 7 p.m. The deadline to register to 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. Please Bloomer Girls member and attending vote in the Town Election or Annual Town experience a positive one note that the van will be getting serviced college in the fall. Applications are due Meeting is Tuesday, April 14. The Town the week of March 16 so rides will not be April 17. For more information contact Jo- Clerk’s office will open that day from 9 a.m. SHARON REED available that week. Ann O’Brien at 508-603-1548. to 8 p.m. No High Pressure Also van transportation is free to the Residents who have questions Buyer’s Advocate Upton Center for programs and lunch. 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10 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 Upton News Bonnie Flink Named Upton Selectmen Spare Change Collection Yields Smiles New Recreation Presented Animal Director in Upton Control Bylaw By Michelle Sanford By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist During a February 17 meeting, the Board For most of us, the of Selectmen discussed a draft of an Animal warmer temperatures Control Bylaw aimed to prevent injury and summer vacation to property, persons, and other animals. seem like a long ways The proposed bylaw would put Upton in away. However, for compliance with animal regulations that Upton’s new part- the state passed in 2012 and would be voted time Recreation on by residents during the Annual Town Director Bonnie Meeting. Flink, the summer “The bottom line to the whole thing is Bonnie Flink months will be here that it transfers the obligation of animal before we know control to the BOS (Board of Selectmen) it and that means as a bylaw, along with the dog officers. That On Friday, February 20 members of Upton Cub Scouts Pack 132, presented a donation of she’s currently in preparation mode for her means it clearly defines everyone’s role $250 to members of the Upton Senior Center. The funds were raised by the scouts through busiest time of the year. whether it be PD (Police Department), “spare change collections” and were used for a magic show for seniors, members of the Flink was hired back in January after animal control officer or Board of troop and many family members and friends. “This was so nice for them,” said Janice Read former Director Mary Cortese left the Selectmen,” said Selectman Chair Robert Nowicki, Center Director after thanking the Scouts for their donation. “The seniors really liked position. “I’m ready for it,” said an excited Fleming. hearing the children’s laughter and seeing all the smiles.” Shelley Ryan photo Flink, of her new job and busy upcoming According to Town Manager Blythe summer season. As the new Recreation Robinson, Upton’s existing bylaws only Director, she is responsible for overseeing addresses registration fees for dogs, a leash Upton Selectmen Hear Concepts for Decorating the Kids @ Play Summer Program and law, and where dogs are prohibited “They children’s swim lessons as well as the other were written in a time when that was just Town Hall Recreation Commission’s programs in town fine in terms of what animal control was,” including yoga, Pilates, volleyball and the said Robinson. However, in 2012, the By Michelle Sanford be identified with a small nameplate other fitness programs for adults. state made significant changes to those Staff Reporter/Columnist underneath. The new Director said her priority now is requirements, “and having the Animal Town officials will be putting the Funding for the project will come out of to get to know and understand how all the Control Officer report to the Board of finishing touches on the newly renovated the town’s Beautification Trust Fund and is programs work and to keep them running Selectmen is one of those changes.” Upton Town Hall soon. During a February estimated to cost approximately $30,000. smoothly and successfully. Part of the new bylaw prohibits dogs 17 meeting, the Board of Selectmen met However, that figures depends on a number For now, Flink says she has no plans from a number of town properties with Norman Ringdahl, owner of Prints of factors including what artwork is actually to change things. “I don’t want to be that including public school grounds from 7:30 and Potter Gallery out of Worcester, to chosen and the size of each piece. person that comes in and tries to change a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday discuss his ideas adorning the walls of the After his presentation, the Board thanked everything. And, I feel if it’s not broken, during the school year and any special building. Ringdahl for his work. “You’ve obviously don’t fix it,” she said. “Right now I’m getting sessions at the school. Dogs would also not After a year-long renovation project, the put a lot of effort into this,” said Selectman my toes wet and am wrapped up into what be allowed on cemetery grounds at any new Town Hall was unveiled in September Kenneth Picard. However, Picard also asked we have going on now. Maybe at some point, hour of the day throughout the year. Dogs 2014 and a rededication ceremony was Ringdahl if instead of utilizing photos of new programs will come in the future.” would also be prohibited from Kiwanis held. The entire structure was updated, the Blackstone Valley, if he could use more Flink has some great prior experience Beach from June 1 through September 31. painted, and is now energy efficient and Upton specific photos and also highlight working with kids. She currently works as The Board may also add Heritage Park to ADA compliant. And now, Selectmen some of the transition the town has gone the Aquatics Director for the Watertown the list. would like to enhance the freshly painted through. “We’ve made tremendous strides Boys and Girls Club and also worked as the The bylaw also discusses the timeframe walls with photographs and prints through the years,” he said. “I’d like to see Aquatics Director at the Perkins School for that dog owners have to register their dogs. depicting the history and spirit of Upton. some of the transition the town has gone the Blind. “I’ve always worked with kids and Currently, the bylaw states dog owners need Before meeting with Selectmen, Ringdahl through over the years, like the Fire Station. on the management side of things,” she said. to register their pet between January 1and met with the town’s Historical Commission, Ringdahl stated he wasn’t certain if there Her job isn’t the only new thing she’s June 30. “Giving people such a long time to Historical Society, and other town officials were enough Upton images to cover the getting used to. She and her husband register them is really counterproductive,” including Town Clerk Kelly McElreath to entire Town Hall but he would look into it. recently relocated to Upton from explained Robinson. The new bylaw, if discuss what he felt would be “meaningful Selectman Chair Robert Fleming suggested Watertown. “We just moved here,” she said. adopted, will change the time frame from and tasteful images throughout the Town hiring a local photographer to take photos “Upton is really nice and very quaint. I like January 1 through March 31. If a dog is Hall,” he said. Ringdahl stated he walked of such places as the Upton State Forest and that there’s actually conversations among the not registered after March 31, fees will be through the structure and researched the Pratt Pond. people here.” charged to owners. town’s history as much as possible in an Selectman James Brochu agreed. “We Flink says she encourages residents to The bylaw also discusses roaming at effort to highlight its past. really want to make this Town Hall not call her with any questions they may have large, nuisance or dangerous dogs, dog tags, He said he planned to not only use just a place where you come down and pay concerning the Recreation Commission’s licensing of dangerous dogs, and fees and photos and prints but also other artifacts a bill or get a dog license, but a place you program or if they have any thoughts about penalties. such as the town declaration and town want to visit and look around,” he said. future programs. She may be reached at In addition to Selectmen, the Board of map throughout the building as well The Board stated they planned to take [email protected] Health, Recreation Commission, and Town snapshots of the Blackstone Valley area in some time to digest the presentation and Flink reminds residents that registration Counsel have reviewed the new bylaw. The the structure’s private offices, conference will get back to Ringdahl by their next for the Kids @ Play Summer program begins Board said it plans to finalized the bylaw rooms, and hallways. Images will also meeting. April 1. Kids @ Play runs June 22 through shortly and will present it to voters during August 14 and is open to children entering the May 7 Annual Town Meeting. grades K – 8 in the fall of 2015. Activities include tennis, baseball, fishing, kayaking, Boucher Energy Systems, Inc. art and crafts, daily swims and more. Field ATTENTION ADVERTISERS: trips also take place. 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MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 11 Mendon News Rep. Fernandes Appointed House Mendon Boy Scout Troop 1 - Scout Sunday Chairman for the Judiciary Committee Rep. John V. Chairman, especially as it is one of the Fernandes, D. Milford, busiest committees on Beacon Hill, dealing was appointed on with nearly 1,000 bills on issues that are Thursday to serve as the significant to people I represent,” Fernandes new House Chairman added. Rep. John for the Joint Committee Fernandes had previously served as House Fernandes on the Judiciary. Prior Vice-Chair for the Judiciary Committee, so to Fernandes, former he is very familiar with the complex issues Rep. Eugene O’Flaherty, D. Chelsea, served that the committee members will hear and as House Chairman of Judiciary since 2002, debate. Then Vice-Chair Fernandes played before his departure in 2014 to join the a major role as Co-Chair of the Alimony administration of Boston Mayor Walsh as Reform Task Force, which ushered in Corporation Counsel. significant reforms to an alimony system Fernandes looks forward to the widely perceived as outdated, broken and opportunity in serving a prominent inherently unfair. Members of Mendon Boy Scout Troop 1 attended the Weekly Service at the Unitarian leadership role on a committee where “I am grateful to the people in my Universalist Church of Mendon on Uxbridge on Scout Sunday, February 8. Contributed photo hundreds of bills are traditionally assigned district for reelecting me and giving me the every legislative session. opportunity to assume this responsibility,” Boy Scout Troop 1 Mendon were welcomed at the Unitarian Universalist “I am honored to serve as House Judiciary stated Fernandes. Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge on the 105th anniversary of Boy Scouts on Sunday, February 8. Reverend Ralph Clarke and his associates at the Unitarian Church graciously hosted Scout Sunday, which rotates through the Mendon churches each year, during their Weekly Service. Reverend Clarke gave a sermon on the origin of the Boy Scouts of America. Austin LaBastie, the 82nd Eagle Scout from Troop 1, delivered a commentary on his Scouting Dr. Steven V. Pittman, DMD | Dr. John P. Ouano, DMD | Dr. Wael Youse, DMD experience and the path to Eagle Scout. Members of the congregation joined the Boy Scouts for coffee and conversation after the service. WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL A wisdom tooth or third molar can become trapped under the gums and become infected or damage the other teeth. We have performed thousands of wisdom tooth extractions. It takes less than an hour and $238,500 Worth of Articles on Special Town can be done right in our offices. 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Article 24 will Article 15 is requesting Hall and Community request $62.60 for closing an additional $10,000 Preservation Act projects costs on the 52 Providence for veteran’s benefits and are among the 27 articles to St. property, and Article Article 16 is seeking $600 be voted on. 25 is looking for $1,000 to for long-term disability Town officials will bring remove graffiti from the Joy insurance. The Finance forward two articles aimed Fountain at Founder’s Park. Committee will recommend at renovating the lower The Public Safety that Articles 3 and 14 be floor of the Town Hall in an Department is seeking passed over. effort to provide more space several interdepartmental Nonfinancial articles for the Police Department. transfers. 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Community Preservation dispatching overtime and If approved, Article Act funding to renovate $5,000 toward dispatching 26 will transfer the the basement of the Town expenses. management and control of Hall to temporarily house Due to an increase in nearly 30 acres of land on the Police Department. inspections, a number North Ave. from the Taft The work will help remedy of accounts under the Public Library Trustees to mold and air quality Building Department the Board of Selectmen. issues for that level of the are requesting funding. And Article 27 is seeking building. The request also Article 8 is seeking $6,000 approximately $33,000 provides some funding for Building Inspector from stabilization to fund to renovate spaces as Account Wages and Article a Recreational Trails Grant work areas for the town 9 is seeking $2,000 for Gas for the Mendon Town employees who currently Inspector Account Wages. Forest. 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12 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 Mendon News Mendon Meetings New Members Needed for Goddard Will Not Seek Re-Election in Monday, March 9 Mendon Republican Town Planning Board, Public Hearing on 101 Mendon Blackstone St., Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Committee By Michelle Sanford D’Alessandro is the incumbent; and Wednesday, March 11 Over the past year, the Mendon Staff Reporter/Columnist Housing Authority for five years, B. John Finance Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Republican Town Committee (RTC) has The beginning of the local election Palumbo is the incumbent. Additionally, Taft Library Trustees, Taft Library, 7 p.m. worked to re-establish itself. Committee Monday, March 16 season is here and several Mendon the three year term for Selectman will be members have developed a strong MURSD School Committee, residents have already taken out on the ballot. foundation to grow the organization and are Nipmuc High School, 7 p.m. nomination papers for the May 12 Town All candidates must have their now seeking Republicans who are interested Wednesday, March 18 Election. However, one name that will completed nomination papers returned in being active in the political process as Finance Committee, Miscoe Hill School, be noticeably absent from the ballot is to the Town Clerk by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. well as in their community. “The current Selectman Michael Goddard who has March 24.Candidates must have 25 Special Town Meeting, Miscoe Hill School, members of the Mendon Republican Town announced he will not seek re-election signatures of registered Mendon voters. 7 p.m. Committee have established a website and for this three year seat. Goddard was Residents signing papers must sign in Facebook page where people now have the first elected to the Board of Selectman person as registered or substantially as Mendon Senior Center ability to interact with the Committee. We in 2010 in a special election beating out registered and must state his or her current The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon are looking for new members who want three other candidates. He then ran again address (no P.O. boxes). Residents may residents 60 years of age or older, people with to be involved in the political process,” unchallenged in 2012. sign more than one nomination paper for disabilities, and care givers. Hours of operation said Mendon RTC Chairman Mark Reil. are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to In addition, longtime Mendon resident the same office. The last day a candidate “It may seem like a daunting process to be 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or call Susan Darnell will be moving to a new may withdraw from the election is April 9. involved in, but the current members have 508-478-6175. town and therefore recently submitted her Residents still have time to register to many years of experience and are more than Saturday, March 7 resignation as Taft Library Trustee. As a vote in the Town Election and the May 1 willing to guide newcomers. We plan to Lions Club/Girl Scout Pancake Breakfast, Trustee, Darnell was a huge advocate and Annual Town Meeting. The deadline to 8 to 11 a.m. be an integral part in our community in as voice for the town moving forward to build do so is Friday, April 10. The Town Clerk’s Monday, March 9 many ways as possible both politically and a new Library for the residents. Besides office will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friends of Mendon Elders Meeting, 11 a.m. nonpolitically.” Darnell’s seat, another Library Trustee’s on that day. Residents may also register Wednesday, March 11 The Mendon Republican Town seat is up for re-election; Robert Carlson is in the Town Clerk’s office during regular Council on Aging Meeting, 9 a.m. Committee will be meeting on March 20 Saturday, March 14 the incumbent. office hours, in any town clerk’s office in at Willowbrook Restaurant beginning at St. Patrick’s Dinner Hosted by Faith Baptist Still, as of February 26, several Massachusetts, at the Registry of Motor 7 p.m. to provide information to potential Church, 2 p.m. incumbents have taken out their Vehicles, at certain state agencies or by new members. The committee encourages Wednesday, March 18 nomination papers and plan to run. They using the Mail-In registration form. The interested people to reach out to Reil prior Podiatry Clinic, 9 a.m. include Margaret Bonderenko for Town Mail-In form is available at the Mendon Diner Tour, Dave’s Diner, Middleboro, 11:15 a.m. to the meeting at [email protected] or Clerk for three years, Jay Byer for Town Post Office, Taft Public Library, and at any Saturday, March 21 774-571-2079. Boy Scout Troop #44 Pancake Breakfast at Moderator for one year, Barry Iadarola town or city hall in Massachusetts. Unitarian Church, 8 a.m. to noon for the Planning Board for five years, and Anyone who may have questions Monday Jukebox Memories of Leigh Martin for School Committee for concerning his or her voter registration Whole Foods, 9 a.m. the 50’s & 60’s three years. Other offices up for re-election status, should call the Town Clerk’s office Cribbage and Bridge, 9 a.m. As winter winds down the Mendon Senior include Board of Health for three years, at 508-473-1085 before April 10, or email Tuesday Center will try to banish those lingering Thomas Fichtner is the incumbent; Parks [email protected]. Office hours Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. Commissioner for three years, Joseph are Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Chair Exercise, 11:15 a.m. blues with a return performance by Vic Flaherty is the incumbent; Assessor Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 Lunch Club, 12 p.m. Solo on Tuesday, March 24 at 11 a.m. --this for three years, currently vacant; Water p.m. The office is closed on Friday. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. time with a Salute to the 50’s and 60’s in his Computer/Technology Class, 2:30 p.m. Jukebox Memories show. Commissioner for three years, Dean SHINE (Alternating Tuesdays by appt.) Following the performance everyone is Wednesday invited to enjoy a self-serve Baked Potato Durable Medical Equipment Sen. Fattman Office Hours in Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternating Wednesdays) Bar supplied by Tri-Valley that will feature The Mendon Senior Center has a small Panera Bread, 9 a.m. Mendon an assortment of toppings including chili, inventory of Durable Medical Equipment State Senator Ryan C. Fattman, Gentle Yoga, 9 a.m. for loan including regular wheelchairs, T’ai Chi, 10:15 a.m. broccoli, cheese sauce, sour cream, chives R-Webster, will host office hours on walkers, bath seats and commodes. The Thursday and bacon. Also provided are salad, bread, Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. milk and dessert. Please call 508-478-6175 center also has two heavy-duty transport Mendon Upper Town Hall, 20 Main St. Cribbage, 9 a.m. or stop by the Mendon Senior Center to chairs capable of bearing up to 400 lbs. Constituents are encouraged to stop Lunch Club, 12 p.m. register. The musical program is generously available for short-term use. by at any point during the hour or may Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Elders Please call the center to inquire about reserve a specific time if they wish by Pitch League, 7 p.m. and the cost of the potato bar is $3 per this free service. Also, if you have any emailing Jordanne Anderson at Jordanne. Friday person. unwanted equipment, particularly small Outreach, 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment [email protected]. bath seats, please contact the Senior Those who cannot make the office hour Center at 508-478-6175. may call 617-722-1420 to have issues St. Patrick’s Celebration at the addressed by the Senator. Senior Center Save Saturday, March 14 for another special corned beef meal graciously prepared and generously hosted by the Faith Baptist Church of Mendon at the Welcoming New Patients Mendon Senior Center, Providence St., at 2 Comprehensive Eye Examination p.m. Delicious food, entertaining company and wit abound. Before you don your Hundreds of Frames for Every Budget green please call 508-478-6175 or stop by the center to reserve your space. Seating is Sunglasses/Sport Glasses limited. Van transportation is available. Contact Lenses • Lasik Consults Friends Book Fair Donations Pediatric Vision Care & Volunteers Wanted Donations and volunteers are needed for the Friends of Mendon Elders Book Fair. The group is now collecting gently used hard and soft cover books CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Thank you to the many returning and new volunteers who have begun to organize and sort items as they come in. Additional volunteers are always welcome. Emily Pilotte O.D., Elise D’Amiano O.D. Please contact President Sue Carlson at 508- 473-6614 for more information. A sign-up Sabrina Gaan O.D. and sheet will be available shortly at the Mendon Suzanne Rosenberg O.D. (not pictured) Senior Center. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. Evening & Saturday Appointments • Most Insurances Accepted Children's Optical Boutique to 3 p.m. The sale dates are: Friday, April 10 from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 from 10 77 West Main Street, Hopkinton • 508-497-9500 • www.myeyeassociates.com a.m. to 2 p.m.

MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 13 School News ◆ JOINT TOWN MEETING from front page Superintendent Worcester DA’s Office Members Chris Russo and Phil De Zutter different iterations of the FY16 School Discusses Snow Days; abstained from voting, stating they felt it Budget; from the proposed $31,838,981 Finds “No Basis” for was too early in the process to make this budget school administrators plan to Teacher Recognitions decision. present at the March 16 Open Budget Mendon Resident’s By Melissa Orff “I don’t think a joint town meeting will Hearing, which includes a 6.39 percent Staff Reporter benefit anyone, but we just can’t take it off the increase or $1,913,661 over fiscal year Assault Complaint The Superintendent of the Mendon By Melissa Orff table without an alternative,” said De Zutter, 2015; to a budget that assumes the same Upton Regional School Committee said who encouraged the Committee to work funding from the town as last year, which Staff Reporter that there are still no plans to make any with the towns to come up with another would mean cuts to the district of over $1.4 The Worcester District Attorney’s Office has changes to this year’s school calendar due avenue to solve the budget shortfall if an million. returned a finding of “no viable basis for any to the number of snow days the school has override did not pass. He added, “No one District officials cautioned that their final criminal charges” regarding an assault com- experienced thus far. here is trying to create a situation where we figures could change in the next few weeks plaint filed by a Mendon resident against the During a March 2 meeting, Mendon Upton School Superintendent and will destroy town services. We need to find a as Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak told the Upton Selectmen Chair after an incident at way to resolve this in a collaborative way.” presents his FY16 budget for the state. The the School Committee that although the a February 19 Multi Board Meeting. Assistant Russo also expressed his reservations with amount of school aid received by the district schools has used up the five “snow days” District Attorney Jane Sullivan handled the ending discussions of a joint town meeting, could change depending on the Governor’s that were built into the calendar, they are case, with the report, based on15 witness state- stating he was not comfortable with taking budget figures. Funding for the $32 million still in a good position for ending the school ments, released to Upton Police on March 3. that stand at this juncture. “I am not for a budget would also include projected over- year before many districts in the state. Mike Watson filed the complaint against Su- joint town meeting either, but why do we rides of $1,053,659 for Mendon, after the “We are not one of the districts that is perintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak and Up- have to do this now? The Governor’s budget town contributes a $204,000 net increase at a disadvantage because they started ton Selectman Robert Fleming, alleging that hasn’t been released yet,” said Russo. within levy limit, and $1,302,466 for Upton, school after Labor Day,” said Maruszczak, after the February 19 meeting at Nipmuc Re- Other School Committee Members said after a $141,013 net increase within the levy referencing districts such as Boston and gional High School, the Superintendent threw that they would not support a joint town limit. a folder at him, and the two men verbally as- Worcester, whose current last day of school meeting, and felt that the time was right to “The district is at a crossroads. It is going saulted him, placing “him in fear.” is slated for June 30. make the decision to clarify their position. to move forward…or it is going to regress,” Watson stated when the meeting adjourned In Mendon and Upton, the five snow days “In my opinion, this isn’t the solution to the said Maruszczak. he approached Maruszczak, asking for a copy has extended the last day of school from problem; it just creates a new problem,” said Maruszczak also stated that declining of his presentation. After an argument began the original date of Monday, June 15 until School Committee Member Diane Duncan. enrollment, attrition of retiring teachers, over a folder that Maruszczak tossed on the ta- Monday, June 22. Maruszczak pointed out Mendon Board of Selectmen Member as well as one-time expenses of textbooks ble in front of him, Watson alleges that the Su- that June 22 is actually earlier than the two Rich Schofield weighed in at the meeting, and other instructional supplies means perintendent “yelled and spit” at him. Watson previous years when school ended on June recommending that the School Committee sustainability for the proposed $32 million also alleged Fleming verbally assaulted him, 23 last year and June 24 the previous year. yelling at him and calling him names. make the decision to vote to not go forward budget for a number of years. “We built “To be honest, I don’t think that June 22nd In an email to the Regional School Com- with a joint town meeting. “I believe that an this budget so it has sustainability for the is terrible,” said Maruszczak. mittee the morning after the incident, Watson override has a better chance to pass if the next four to five years before any potential Maruszczak told the Committee that called for the Superintendent’s firing, stating drama of a joint town meeting is taken off override request again,” he said. in the “unlikely” event that the district Maruszczak’s alleged actions were not appro- the table,” said Schofield. “The focus then Maruszczak encouraged the public to experiences three or more snow days, a priate. “As a public official you are held to a becomes squarely on what you are looking come to the district’s Open Budget Hearing, contingency plan of having school on Good higher standard and assaulting and intimidat- for.” Schofield also told the Committee that which will be held on Monday, March 16 at Friday, April 3 would be put into place ing a parent who disagrees with your policies he personally would not support the override 7 p.m. in the Nipmuc Regional High School to avoid extending the school year into and budgeting fails that test,” continued Wat- request if they did not agree to refrain from auditorium. the week of June 29. According to a state son’s email. going forward with a joint town meeting. “It is important for our parents and mandate, the last possible day for schools in Waston has been a vocal critic of the schools During the meeting, Superintendent community members to know about this budgeting practices, sending numerous, the Commonwealth to in session is June 30. of Schools Dr. Joseph Maruszczak also meeting. Folks need to make an informed lengthy emails to the district, media and local Budgets for school districts follow the fiscal presented the School Committee with four decision,” he said. and state officials, as well as posting commen- year, with funding beginning on July 1 of tary on a Mendon-Upton Public Square Face- one year and ending on June 30 of the next book page, which he administers. rsonal Service and Co year. tion of Pe mmunity Several witnesses to the incident have stated Tradi Supp “I don’t think it is very likely we will need A ort a different version of some of the events. “The this contingency plan,” said Maruszczak, definition of assault is that someone was, by citing a statistic that in the past 10 years their actions, putting you in fear,” said Mendon there has only been three snow days in the Selectman Rich Schofield, one witness. “In my month of March. opinion, I don’t think any reasonable human The Committee approved the contingency being could have come to the conclusion that plan that Maruszczak put forward. they were in any danger whatsoever,” he said of Since 1950 Also discussed at the meeting was Fleming’s and Maruszczak’s actions. the desire to establish a “Golden Apple” Schofield also disagreed with Watson’s claim Award program by the School Committee. that a folder was thrown at him by Maruszc- School Committee Member Diane Duncan zak, stating that the folder was actually thrown presented the idea to the Committee, saying on the table in the opposite direction from 80 Main Street - Hopkinton MA 01748 that it would give parents a way to recognize where Watson was standing. teachers for going “above and beyond the Detective Nicolas Palmieri from the Upton Police Department was the investigator in this call of duty.” HOME•CONDO•RENTER•AUTO•BUSINESS case, which was sent to the Worcester District “In this day and age when we are asking Attorney’s Office for review. the teachers to do so much, to take on all of Although Watson initially called for the Su- 80% of all Massachusetts homes and autos are these extra mandates, it is really important perintendent to be fired, he has since recanted, to recognize their excellence,” said Duncan. saying in an email that after emotions settled insured by independent agents like us. Duncan said that she had a conversation he felt the “assault” was likely “out of char- with Maruszczak about establishing the acter.” “I would not want to see anyone lose WE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT! new program, as the district he worked in their job…..He made a mistake and I’ve made previously had similar award recognitions. mistakes. He deserves a second chance in my Maruszczak recommended that the School opinion,” said Watson in an email. Committee form a subcommittee to hash Watson also said he expects the School Registry out the details of the program, including the Committee will publicly censure the Super- and nomination process. intendent over the incident “so it is clear to “The more formal programs we can have the communities and parents that they [the Notary to recognize the excellence of our teachers, School Committee and Superintendent] un- Service the better,” he said. derstand that residents and parents have a After a few questions, members of the legally protected right to petition local public School Committee voiced agreement to the officials and a right to free speech in leveling idea and will meet at a future date to discuss complaints about their performance, spend- Why call 1-800-WHO-EVER when you can talk to: ing, policy decisions and any other action they formalities. m ay t a ke .” “I think this is a perfect beginning,” said Julie •Brian •Christine •Amy •Rob • Joanne School Committee Chairperson Leigh Mar- Duncan. tin, who was also in attendance at the meeting, CALL 508-435-6388 Future School Committee Agenda Items said the Committee is in full support of the will include the Open Budget Hearing on Superintendent, and has no plans to censure OPEN M-F, 8:30am - 5pm & by appointment March 16, and results of the Turf Field Maruszczak. “We all have extreme confidence Feasibility Study as well as the 2015/2016 in Dr. Maruszczak and are confident that the www.phippsinsurance.com School Calendar on April 6. 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bit of mischief. Thanks go to the PTO and School Highlights community members for their support and Community Tech Worcester Academy Mendon-Upton Regional to Librarian Karlyn Gale for coordinating Honor Roll and Compiled by Melissa Orff the event. Gatherings Please join the Mendon Upton Regional Headmaster’s List DISTRICT: Due to the number MISCOE: The Miscoe Hill Interscholastic School district for seminars on iPad and Worcester Academy proudly announces of snow days that the state has experienced Booster’s Club along with Scott Glassman technology information, hands-on tips and the names of local students whose this school year, the Department of and the parents of the girls and boys tricks, Q&A, iPad help and more during the achievements in academic excellence, Elementary and Secondary Education has basketball teams hosted a “Battle for the upcoming Community Tech Gatherings. challenge, and personal growth have earned authorized an alternate administration Court” on February 26. The annual Boys Each event is open to the entire community. them a place on the school’s Semester 1 schedule for MCAS. The District has v. Girls fundraising basketball game goes For participant convenience, the district will Honor Roll and Headmaster’s List for the adopted the new schedule in an effort to to fund the Miscoe Interscholastic sports hold two meetings a month about each topic 2014-2015 School Year. They are: provide students and staff ample opportunity program, which is in its 6th year. Miscoe and try to rotate locations. One session each Headmaster’s List to address the material that will be assessed. would like to thank the parents who month will be during the school day and the Grade 8 – Zachary Stolberg of Mendon and The REVISED schedule is listed below: helped with the fundraiser including Lisa other in the evening. Refreshments will be Zachary Welch of Upton Clough - Grade 3 ELA - March 31 and April Hilton, the Lucas Family, Amy and Steven served. Come learn and explore the amazing Grade 9 – Rachel Diodati of Mendon 1; Grade 3 Math - May 12 and 13 (remains Griswold, Craig Bernero, Jean Housekeeper, things you can do with your technology! Grade 10—Gabrielle Diodati of Mendon unchanged); Grade 4 ELA Long Comp - Lisa Christensen, and especially Kim Upcoming meetings: Grade 12 – Alexis Tillmann of Upton April 2; Grade 4 ELA - April 7 and April 9 Bernero. The fundraiser also received help March 4 from 10-11 a.m. at Miscoe Hill Honor Roll Memorial – Grade 3 Reading/ELA - from the Nipmuc Girls & Boys Basketball School and March 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Grade 7 – Nathaniel Sadlier of Upton March 31 and April 1; Grade 4 ELA Long teams which added much spirit to the Nipmuc Regional High School - Topic: iOS Grade 8 – Max Aniceto of Upton Composition - April 2; Grade 4 Reading/ event. The Miscoe basketball teams had tips & tricks, and parental controls. Grade 11 – Maximillian Sadlier of Upton. ELA - April 7 and 9. just completed a successful season before April 8 from 10-11a.m. at Miscoe and Miscoe – ELA Composition – Grade 7: the fundraiser. Coaches Brendan Rosenau April 29 from 6:30-7:30p.m. at Nipmuc - April 2 (makeup April 8); ELA Reading (girls team) and Mike Morin (boys team) Topic: Movies and books for free? Learn Composition - Grades 5 and 8: April 1 and did a great job teaching the students how to access free resources for you and 2, Grades 6 and 7: April 7 and 8 (makeup sportsmanship and the workings of the your family using your iPad. Participants upon student’s return to school through game. will need an Apple ID, a free CWMars April 14); Mathematics – Grades 5 and 8: library card number, and free Amazon.com May 12 and 13, Grades 6 and 7: May 18 and Just-A-Wee-Day NIPMUC: Congratulations to State High account for this session. 19 (makeup upon student’s return to school Jump Champion Kevin Hack. The junior May 6 from 10-11a.m. at Miscoe and May through May 27); Science and Technology/ Child Care Center competed at the Massachusetts State Track 20 from 6:30-7:30p.m. at Nipmuc - Topic: Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne Engineering – Grade 5 and 8: May 20 and Coaches Association on February 22 where Understanding the Cloud! Get up close 21 (makeup upon student’s return to school PRESCHOOL & PRE-K he cleared 6 feet 8 inches to win the title and personal with iCloud, Google Drive, through May 27). FALL REGISTRATION and beat his personal best. Nipmuc also DropBox and more. Nipmuc – ELA - March 31 – April 2; Math NOW OPEN congratulates Senior Kurt Robakiewicz who Topics for April and May are tentative, May 19-20; and Biology June 8-9. finished 4th in the long jump and Senior and will be determined by participant New Location! Nicole Murphy who finished 15th in the feedback in March. Any questions about 138 Hartford Ave, Hopedale CLOUGH: Clough ended the month of mile. Kevin and Kurt have qualified for The these events, please contact Instructional 508-473-1689 February with a School Wide Walk on New England Track Meet championship. Technology Specialist, Dale Kasal, dkasal@ [email protected] February 27. A monthly event for the entire Congratulations go to the Nipmuc-Grafton- mursd.org. 52 weeks a year from Providing Quality school. The walk, which was held inside this Northbridge (NGN) Swim Team who 6:30 am - 6 pm Care for Infants month due to the weather and snow on the through Age 14. competed at the Division 1 Girls’ State Dannielle Byrne ground, was once again led by the student Director/Owner Swimming Championship at MIT on ambassadors (100 Mile club). February 14. Nipmuc students Shannon On March 2, Clough students and staff Dowd, Taylahna Rowland, and Carly celebrated Read Across America Day, Thibodeau competed for Nipmuc in the in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. following events: 200 Medley Relay, 200 Guest readers were invited to read to the Yard IM, 200 Yard Freestyle Relay, 100 Yard students throughout the day and students Backstroke, 100 Yard Breaststroke, 400 Yard NOW OPEN participated in Dr. Seuss Bingo and Swedish Freestyle Relay. The team ranked 26/39 for Fish Contest. As in past years, students were Division 1 teams, tying with Milford and invited to dress as their favorite children’s IN MILFORD Hingham. book character for this exciting day. A Nipmuc Drama presented Almost, Maine special thank you goes to Clough Librarian by John Cariani February 27 – March 1. Cathy Hack for organizing this special event The play takes place in a charming, sort-of- and to MURTA (Mendon- Upton Regional fictional town of Almost, Maine. Two full Teachers Association) for sponsoring the casts presented their interpretations of this event. romantic comedy that explores the many facets of love. MEMORIAL: Third Grade student Annalise Congratulations to seniors Matthew Weibe was chosen as the Memorial School DeVane and Melody Wiklund who are Grade-Level Winner in the 24th Annual named Finalists in the National Merit Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Scholarship Program. Matthew and Melody Contest. Annalise’s submission will now be were among 16,000 national semifinalists to considered for State Grade-Level Winner, be named as Finalists in 2015. National Grade-Level Semi-Finalist, and Junior Jake Barefoot has been honored Grand National Grade-Level Champion. for his exemplary volunteer service with There are several slots still available for the a Certificate of Excellence from The Integrated Preschool Program. To be in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, PreK Program, children must be 3 or 4 years and also chosen for the President’s old on or before August 31, 2015 and toilet Volunteer Service Award which is granted trained. Parents must be able to provide their by the program on behalf of President own transportation and the children must be Barack Obama. Jake demonstrated residents of Mendon or Upton. If you would exceptional initiative in service to the like more information please contact Carol Walk-In Medical Care community, and was designated one of the Suffredini at 508-529-1020. Our medical team is here to help adults and children with top student volunteers in Massachusetts. Parents with a child who is eligible for a wide range of non-emergency medical issues. The President’s Volunteer Service Awards kindergarten (five years old by August 31, recognize Americans of all ages who have 2015) are asked to contact Carol Gibson at volunteered significant amounts of their Open 7 Days a week 9:00am – 8:00pm 508-529-1020 to arrange an appointment time to serve their communities and their to register their child at their earliest country. Nipmuc Regional nominated Jake convenience. for national honors this fall in recognition 340 East Main Street On March 2, in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s of his volunteer service with food pantries. birthday, students were visited in their (Route 16) Spring athletes and parents are asked classroom by a community member who to attend a spring preseason meeting on shared a special book with them. The Cat Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at Nipmuc. 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Clough Elementary School received a $7,702 grant from the National Dairy Council and the Fuel Up To Play 60 Organization to use for the purchase of coolers to start a school breakfast program and for new equipment for recess such as jump ropes and Hula Hoops. Pictured are Clough’s Fuel Up To Play 60 Ambassadors and organizers Dan Hayes, Mary Five of Clough Elementary School students will have their Lee Siple and Tara Bellefontaine. Contributed photo. artwork hung in the Transportation Building in Boston next month for Youth Art Month. The students are, l-r: top row, Hailey Restic, Grade 4; Penny Brodeur, Grade 4; and Jack Krauss, Grade 3. Bottom row, Eliza Kurze, Grade 2; and Kylie Visit us at TownCrier.us Bellefontaine, Grade 2. Contributed photo Deans List The following area residents have been named to the 58 Nipmuc Students Dean’s List for the fall semester at their respective college or Qualified for Adams university. SALE Emerson College, Boston: Brianna Arcudi of Mendon, Scholarships March 9 thru majoring in Marketing Communications. March 22 Nipmuc Regional High School is pleased Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg: Mendon -Rachel to announce that 58 students in the class of A. Burke. Upton - Timothy J. Buono, Taylor J. Chenevert, 2015 have qualified to receive the John and JAMESON 1800 BUSHMILLS SMIRNOFF BRADY’S JAGER- Katherine R. Eaton, Ashley K. Farineau, and Theresa M. Rook. Abigail Adams Scholarship based on their SILVER IRISH ‘RED’ VODKA IRISH CREAM MEISTER Merrimack College, North Andover: Molly Bergstrom of TEQUILA HONEY performance on grade 10 MCAS English All Varieties Upton, Bethany Peterson of Upton and Robert DeWolfe of 1.75 ltr 1.75 ltr 750 ml 1.75 ltr 1.75 ltr 750 ml Language Arts and Mathematics tests. This $40.99 $37.99 $19.99 $19.99 $16.99 $15.99 Mendon. scholarship entitles students to four years University of Delaware, Newark. Del: Emily Murray of Upton. of free tuition upon their acceptance to a EDMEADES FRANZIA ST. MICHAEL- STERLING CUPCAKE MURPHY- ZINFANDEL CHIANTI/ EPPAN VINTER’S MOSCATO GOODE participating Massachusetts public institution RHINE/ PINOT COLLECTION d’ASTI SAUV of higher education, including a University of WHITE ZIN GRIGIO CAB SAUV BLANC 750 ml Massachusetts campus, a Massachusetts state 5 ltr 750 ml 750 ml 750 ml 750 ml university, or a community college. $13.59 $12.79 $11.99 $11.99 $10.39 $8.79 This is an exceptional achievement, MICHELOB SMITH- BUD/ SAM especially when considering that 76 percent of LAGER/LIGHT/ULTRA WICK’S BUD LIGHT ADAMS 18 pk cans 12 pk bottles All 18 pks All 12 pks the Class of 2015 earned an advanced score on $14.99 +dep $14.99 $12.99 $12.99 the math test and 61 percent of the entire class +dep +dep +dep earned an advanced score on the ELA test. MAGIC HAT MIKE’S KILLIAN’S HARP All 12 pks All 12 pks IRISH RED LAGER Congratulations to all recipients! 12 pk bottles 6 pk bottles Emily Agro, Madison Armstrong, Lindsay $11.99 $11.49 $10.99 $6.99 +dep +dep +dep +dep Bailey, Ateha Bailly, Eloise Baynham, Nathan Bentley, Jillian Bertrand, Kimberly Bohan, Daniel Burke Perez, Patrick Carey, Gabriella Carreiro, Chereen Chalak, Jesse Charpentier, Lauren Comfort, Regan Conrad, Tyler Costello, Dylan Coyle, Madeline Davidshofer, Kristen Denson, Drew DiPoto, Lindsay Doyle, Brandon Esker, Stephanie Esker, Cullen Farragher, Jenna Fitzgerald, Katie Friberg, Lillian Gillette, Chelsea Gorius, Molly Gould, Lauren Guertin, Roma Gujarathi, Jeremy Hall, Catherine Hill, James LaCroix, Tyler Lefebvre, Samuel Manning, Elizabeth Manser, Brynn Mitchell, Elena Morganelli, Ian Murphy, Madision Neri, Hannah Nielsen, Elizabeth Nigro, Eoin O’Connell, Evan Offord, Jay Patel, YOUR BUSINESS PARTNER Devon Poe, Madison Polay, Kurt Robakiewicz, Andrew Saltzberg, Erika Scott, Julia Sharp, Allison Shaughnessy, Jaycie Stoopack, Elias Tamagni, Philip White, Melody Wiklund and Melissa Wojnowski.

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Mendon Upton Multi Board Discusses School District Funding – How Does It Work?

the FY16 Budget By Melissa Orff in order to certify the budget. Staff Reporter If the budget is at or under what the By Melissa Orff clearly to improve the school district but in As the towns of Mendon and Upton are towns have planned for the schools, the Staff Reporter no way, shape, or form do we want to hurt preparing their budgets for next fiscal year, district budget can be approved at the Talks continued on the 2015/2016 either town’s town services,” he said. one might ask how the Regional School Annual Town Meeting. Most recently in Mendon Upton Regional School budget Maruszczak also stated that he didn’t District’s budget fits into the process. Mendon, the town’s budget formula has during a February 19 Multi Board Meeting. want to see the “collaborative relationship” Each year the Mendon Upton School been to appropriate 50 percent of Prop Members of the Mendon and Upton that the schools and two towns have built District works on preparing an operational 2 ½ levy and 50 percent of new growth Boards of Selectmen, Finance Committees, up in the past few years destroyed. “This is budget for the next fiscal year. The School revenues for school increases. According and the School Committee sat down to not a dialog about the schools versus the Committee elects a Budget Subcommittee to Town Manager Blythe Robinson, Upton discuss the possibility and implications of a towns,” he said. to work with the Superintendent of has no set formula to handle the increases joint town meeting. A joint town meeting Maruszczak informed the Multi Board Schools and the Business Manager to and in general, for the past five years, has can be called for by the regional school that the School Committee would be prepare a budget, which is presented to been able to deal with the requests within district if one of the towns vote to fund an discussing the implications of a Joint Town the Boards of Selectmen and Finance its annual budget. override request while the other votes it Meeting during their March 2 meeting. Committees of both towns. If the budget prepared by the district down. Talks turned to the FY16 School Budget, Money to fund the schools comes from is above what the towns have planned At a Joint Town Meeting the override with Maruszczak presenting the Board three places - state aid, the assessment for the schools, the district can ask for an request would again be put before the with four different budget scenarios: the to the two towns, and can come from override. An override request would be voters and townspeople from both towns proposed budget; a level services budget; a the district itself through E&D money put to a vote before the townspeople at would vote as a whole, regardless of what less-then level services budget; and a budget or revolving accounts. E&D (Excess and both a Town Meeting and the polls, and town they live in, and majority would rule. that assumes the way the budget has been Deficiency) is money that a district can set if approved, the increase in taxes would If the override is passed at a joint town funded by the towns in the past four years. aside for unanticipated expenses so that be appropriated to the district’s budget. meeting, the town that originally voted no The first three scenarios would likely they don’t have to go back to the towns in If the override is rejected in one town would have to absorb the cost without the mean an override for both towns, and the a given year asking for additional funds. and approved in the other, however, the benefit of an override. last scenario, a $1.4M reduction in the The E&D balance for a School District is district can ask for a Joint Town Meeting. Mendon and Upton came close to having budget year over year, would mean a major certified by the state each year, and cannot At a Joint Town Meeting the override a joint town meeting in 2010 when two reduction in staff and programs according exceed 5 percent of a district’s operational request would again be put before the different override attempts for the school to Maruszczak. “Essentially you would be budget. If the district comes under budget voters and townspeople from both towns district failed in Mendon, but passed in looking at the school district going back to at the end of the fiscal year, the balance would vote as a whole, regardless of what Upton. The district never went forward the place that it was in 2008,” he said. is added to E&D. In the Mendon Upton town they live in, and majority would with the joint town meetingas part of the The Board discussed the pros and cons district, the E&D balance for the district is rule. If the override is passed at a Joint fiscal year 2011 budget deficit was made up of the different scenarios, with some currently $991,000. Town Meeting, the town that originally by an extra $561,217 in state aid, Mendon members expressing concerns about The amount of state aid that is received voted “no” would have to absorb the cost approving a additional funding of $113,176 balancing the financial needs of the schools by a district is determined by a target without the benefit of an override. from the town’s stabilization account and the towns. “We have other needs in local contribution formula that takes into Mendon and Upton came close to and the district making a variety of cuts our community…at what point is this account aggregate property values and having a Joint Town Meeting back in 2010 including the loss of about 20 teachers. going to be non-affordable,” commented aggregate personal income levels for each when two different override attempts for Mendon Board of Selectmen Member Mendon Finance Committee Chairperson member town. Back in 2007, the state the school district failed in Mendon, but Rich Schofield stated his opposition to a Chris Burke, who stated that he would established a new funding formula, one passed in Upton. The district never went Joint Town Meeting to the Multi Board. prefer to take a slower approach. “I would that would put more of a burden on the forward with the Joint Town Meeting as it “If a joint town meeting is on the table, prefer that we do this in steps. We need to municipalities to pay for education. received additional funds from the state as personally I don’t support the override,” he do something that is more palatable and In a recent presentation by well as made cuts to their budget. said. “All the research I have down on joint still gives us a competitive edge while not Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak, Once the budget is approved, through town meetings show that they can cause blowing us out of the water,” he said. the school district budget in FY07 was non-override or override means, the problems way beyond the override, and in Other Multi Board members, however, funded at 53.4 percent from the state, 43.5 funds are used at the sole discretion some cases can spell the end of the district.” felt that there could be a long-term cost percent from the towns of Mendon and of the School District. Although the Schofield also stated that he feels that to these decisions. “At some point you Upton, and 3.1 percent though district towns may voice recommendations on if the possibility of a joint town meeting either invest in [the school district], or you receipts. In FY15 however, those numbers school spending, the district and School was off the table, an override in Mendon allow it to regress,” said Upton Board of have shifted to 43.4 percent of the funding Committee have jurisdiction over how the was more likely to pass. “I believe the Selectmen Chairman Robert Fleming. coming from the state, 52.7 coming from money is spent. best chance is to take the drama out of “One of the largest indicators of the the two towns, and 3.9 percent coming Important upcoming meetings: March the spectrum of a joint town meeting; if quality of a town is the school district,” from district receipts. 16 School Committee Open Budget that’s off the table, you can stay focused on said Maruszczak. “I think the district is at When the School Committee has Hearing, 7 p.m. Nipmuc Regional High exactly what you are trying to achieve,” he a crossroads; we need to decide what our finalized their budget, they hold an Open School. said. families, our communities want from the Budget Meeting (generally in mid-March) When asked about his position, school district.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph The School Committee will continue Maruszczak said that although it is budget discussions at the March 2 meeting ultimately the decision of the School and will be certifying the FY16 budget Committee, he was also not in favor of the during their March 16 Meeting. boarding and doggie daycare move. “From my perspective, our goal is

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For the latter Owners April 6 athlete, that means a return to the triple Financial Classes: FREE Home Buying Boot Camp March 18, jump, an event in which he captured the FREE Understanding Your Personal Auto Policy March 24, FREE New England championship last year. Maximize Your College Financial Aid March 26. “They are both great athletes and I could Fitness Programs: Adult Swim Lessons March 25, Adult Tennis not ask for more from two kids,” Auger said. Lessons March 28. “They work hard, and they help their peers. Please visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us to see details of these and With these two, I don’t have to worry about other programs. anything.” Registration must be received prior to the class dates. Forms are available in the Milford Community Program office or atwww. We Have All You Need mcs.milford.ma.us. Courses are open to individuals 18 years of age Elizabeth Ann Burlingame Liquor • Wine • Beer and older. Notification of acceptance will not be sent. A separate and Derek Ronald Thomas See our Website for Sales and Events registration form and a separate check are required for each course. Senior Citizens (65 and older) pay 10 percent discount of fee listed. 16 Mendon St., Uxbridge Checks should be made payable to the MILFORD COMMUNITY 508-278-5100 PROGRAM. Mail to: Milford Community School Use Program, Chuck Lynch lynchswineandspirits.com Jay Lynch c/o Milford High School, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757. For further information, please call the office at 508-478-1119 or visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us. Greenleaf Garden Club Announces CPR Etc. Scholarships Greenleaf Garden Club announces that the Garden Club CPR, AED, First Aid Training Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM, Inc.) has 11 different Bloodborne Pathogen scholarships available to students who are majoring in On-Site Training horticulture, environmental studies, botany or biology. The application deadline is March 1.The application is available at Companies • Schools • Private (in-home) www.gcfm.org by clicking on the Education button and then the No Class Too Small • Any Time, Anywhere Scholarship link. Susan Tetreault 508-473-3630 Applicants must be a legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year, have maintained a minimum B average in school, have Licensed & Insured [email protected] good character and have financial need. Each scholarship has a specific set of additional requirements, which are described on the GCFM website. For example, one scholarship requires that the student be a Mendon Barber Shop “graduate or undergraduate pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape design, environmental science or related fields of Specializing in Men & Children interest.” Another is open to “juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in landscape architecture, city planning or related fields.” Three are restricted to students enrolled at one of the University of Elizabeth Ann Burlingame and Paulette Lawrence Lynne Stacy Massachusetts campuses in areas such as floriculture, horticulture Derek Ronald Thomas Tues 9-5 • Thurs 9-5 Tues 8-5 • Wed 8-6 or landscape design. Thurs 1-7 Fri 9-5 Sat 8:30 - 1 Eligibility for the scholarships is determined by the GCFM Sat 7-1 Elizabeth Ann Burlingame, the daughter Scholarship Committee. All necessary forms, including those to of Robert and Sylvia Burlingame of Upton determine financial need, are available on the GCFM website. 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18 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER MARCH 6, 2015 TAFT PUBLIC Relocation Fund and mail to: Friends of the Taft Itty Bitty Story Time you! Stop in at the downstairs desk and request a LIBRARY Library, P.O. Box 35, Mendon, MA 01756. For a Itty Bitty Story time is designed for our youngest copy of this month’s book, A Snicker of Magic by Main St, Mendon convenient form to include with your donation as patrons: birth to 3 years old. This program Natalie Lloyd. The group meets in the Genealogy 508-473-3259 well as information on naming opportunities go to includes stories, songs, musical instruments, Room upstairs in the library on Thursday, April 9 Tu, Wed 10-7 • Thurs 3-7 • Fri 12-5 TaftPublicLibrary.org/friends and click on Donate action rhymes, finger plays, and a whole lot more at 5 p.m. The books are available for pick-up in the • Sat 9-12 • Closed Sun & Mon to the Library Relocation Project. to keep the little ones engaged and entertained. Children’s Room. This program is a great way to introduce the young Submitted by Andrew Jenrich, Director, and Tara Taft Public Library Logo Items for Sale child in your life to the library. Messy Fingers Science Windsor, Children’s Librarian The Friends of the Taft Library are selling Itty Bitty Story time takes place on Tuesdays Messy Fingers is a hands-on science program Adult Book Club commemorative Taft tote bags and Taft ornaments from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.. Join us for a lot of fun! for preschoolers age 3-5 and their parent or All book club meetings are the first Monday in support of the Taft Library relocation project. No registration is required. Stop by the Children’s caregiver, sponsored by Beginning Years Network of the month at 7 p.m. unless it is a holiday. New Each ornament, $15, and bag, $8, sports a design Desk or call 508-473-3259 for more information. on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Each week we will members are always welcome. Please stop in or call created by Mendon resident Sorcha DeFrancesco Tutors with Tails be using commonly available materials, natural the library for more information or to request a featuring an image of the current Taft Public The Tutors with Tails program is for any child objects, and lots of imagination to explore a copy of the selected book. April’s discussion will be Library building and can be purchased at the with a second grade reading level or better that particular topic. Always dress to get messy. on any Walt Whitman poem and a P.D. James book library. would like to practice reading. Each child will Limited space – reserve your space at Taft Public of your choice be paired up with a dog and will read to them Library in Mendon by calling 508-473-3259. Shop Amazon Smile and Support the Library for 15 minutes. The program is designed to help March 12 – Balls and Inclined Planes New Friends of the Library Board The Friends of the Taft Public Library increase reading fluency and the child’s confidence March 19 – Ice The Friends of the Taft Public Library would like encourage you to follow the link http://smile. in their reading ability. The dogs provide a non- March 26 – Gliders to introduce you to our new Board of Directors: amazon.com/ch/20-8954886, sign in to your judgmental safe environment for children to Caregivers will receive a one-page handout with Gabrielle Porciello, President; Sue Allen, Vice Amazon account, and shop away! Amazon will practice their reading. book recommendations and simple activities they President; Leesa Michael, Treasurer; and Anthony generously donate 0.5 percent of your purchase The sessions will be held here at the library can use at home to continue the fun. Ball, Clerk. The four were appointed in January price to the Taft Public Library.For more on the last Monday of each month unless it is and are looking forward to lots of exciting information visit http://smile.amazon.com/about/ a holiday. Sessions falling on holidays will be TEEN NEWS events for 2015. The Friends will meet on the ref=smi_ge_ul_lm_raas. rescheduled for that month. There is no cost for Teen Book Club last Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. upstairs Thank you for your support! this program. Registration is required and will be Join us for Teen Book Club, for readers 12 in the Library. Come and join in on the fun, to limited to 12 participants. Please call the library and up. Discussions with pizza and refreshments help us strengthen the Library’s connection with TAFT CHILDREN’S NEWS at 473-3259 for information and to register for take place in the Genealogy Room upstairs in our community. March Story Times upcoming sessions. the library. Once by Morris Gleitzman, a riveting Come out of the cold and into the library. Story story about a Jewish boy in Nazi-occupied Poland Donate to the Library Relocation Project time is for children ages 2 and up and sessions are Book Clubs during World War II, will be discussed on Friday, The Friends of the Taft Public Library are asking on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 For more information about these clubs stop by April 10 at 5 p.m. Copies of Once can be picked up for your support for the library relocation project a.m. Story time will include picture books, rhymes, the library or call Tara Windsor at 508-473-3259. at either desk. If you’re interested in joining book by making a tax-deductible donation to the Taft songs, a craft, and so much more. Fizz Boom Read Book Club club, please stop by the library or call Andrew Library Relocation Fund. Double your donation March 10 and 11: Ding Dong…Pizza’s Here: Join us for our 45-minutes book club geared to Jenrich at 508-473-3259. again if your employer has a Matching Gift Stories about pizza beginning and developing readers, ages 6-9, that Teen Advisory Group Program! March 17 and 18: Everything Is Coming Up includes a discussion of the book and time for If you are 12 years old or older and are The library will recognize your donations of at Green: Stories about St. Patrick’s Day drawing an illustration, writing a review, a craft, or interested in having a say about what should be least $100. As a donor of between $100 and $1,000 March 24 and 25: Yee Haw: Stories about the Wild even a game. included in the Young Adult collection, providing you will be listed on a Donor Tree on the library’s West Our next book will be Frindle by Andrew input on the kinds of teen programming you’d like main floor; as a donor of at least $1,000 you will March 31 and April 1: The Joke’s On You… It’s Clements to be discussed on Wednesday, March to see at Taft, and taking part in library fundraising be recognized on a Donor Wall near the Library April Fools: Silly Stories that don’t make much 11 at 5 p.m. in the Genealogy Room in the library. efforts, then come join us on Friday, March 20 at 5 entrance; or honor your loved ones by naming a sense Books are available at the children’s desk. p.m. upstairs in the library to find out what we’re space, collection, or furniture item in recognition No registration is required. Stop by the Children’s Spark Reading Book Club all about. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. of your gift. Desk or call 508-473-3259 for more information. If you are between the ages of 8-12 and love Hope to see you there! Make checks payable to the Taft Library to talk books, our Spark Book Club might be for

UPTON TOWN students complete assignments and interact with pajamas (sizes 4/5T – 18/20) for local children in Library Book Discussion Group real instructors. Tuition for universal class is need across the Commonwealth. You can make a The library supports a monthly book LIBRARY normally $189 per year, but you can take courses difference by bringing in new pajama donations or discussion group, which alternates between 2 Main St, Upton for free with your Upton Library card! checks made out to Cradles to Crayons to Upton fiction and non-fiction titles. All titles are 508-529-6272 Tu, Wed, Th 10-8 • Fri, Sat 9-2 Town Library through March 16. A donation box selected by the members, and copies of the book Sun & Mon closed Preschool Storytime will be set up onsite for drop-offs, which can be are available at the Library. Meetings are held Preschool Storytime is on Thursdays at Upton done during library hours of operation. from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of Town Library. Several picture books are read each month at Memorial Elementary School. Submitted by Nicole Claire, Children’s Librarian aloud followed by a theme-related activity or TinyTots Storytime Join us on March 25 to discuss The Last Days and Matthew Bachtold, Library Director craft. Our upcoming themes for March include Making connections—whether with books, of California by Mary Miller, a novel about Library Design Project lions, lambs, the color green, and weather. Some music, or people—is the foundation of storytime at teenage angst and evangelical ardor. Thank you for completing the Library Design storytimes will include special guests conducting Upton Town Library. TinyTots (aka Baby) Storytime survey. We have received over 500 responses, unique storytimes such as yoga and bilinugal is ideal for acquainting babies, toddlers, and young Need More Information? and are using the results to make a “wish list” storytimes. Registration is requested, but drop-ins children with the library, literature, language and For the latest information about Upton Town of services and spaces to be included in a new are always welcome. For any questions, contact music, as well as for them to bond with their parents Library, visit our website at uptonlibrary.org or facility. If you haven’t completed the pink survey Upton Town Library at 508-529-6272 or email and caregivers and meet new friends! TinyTots contact Upton Town Library at 508-529-6272. yet, there is still time to provide your input by Miss Nicole at [email protected]. lasts about 20 minutes followed by a ‘stay-and-play’ filling out the survey online at: http://tinyurl.com/ open playtime session and book browsing period. lmk4lkq Pajama Drive Registration is requested, but drop-ins are always Upton Town Library is partnering with Cradles welcome. Sessions are held on Friday mornings at Children’s and Young Adult Programs on to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to provide new 10:30 a.m. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Upton Town Library’ children’s and young adult happenings are all on social media! Find all of our t(w)een programs at Upton Teens on both Twitter and Instagram, and we have two Facebook pages: Storytime at Upton Town Library for children, and T-Create: Upton Library Teens 3 YEARS No Interest! and Tweens for young adults. Follow us for all our updates!

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MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 19 Spring Spruce Up Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford Presents Pots with Pizzazz MILFORD-The Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford will feature Pots with Pizzazz for their March 16 meeting at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Sr. Center, N. Bow St., Milford. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and the program, which features two avid gardeners, Jana Milbocher and Joan Butler of Enchanted Gardens in Holliston, begins at 7:30 p.m. Both are designers and writers with a passion for horticulture, who will teach how to create focal points from whimsical to grand with colorful containers and will inspire participants to introduce drama and excitement into their container gardens. INC. The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of Second Nature Landscape UPTON, MA the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Your first choice in landscaping needs… Club Federation of MA, Inc. For information, call Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. • Patios and Walls • Parking Lot Clean-Ups • Weekly Property Maintenance Discover Daylilies with Suzanne • Plant Design and Installations Mahler • Fertilization Programs WHITINSVILLE-Discover Daylilies with • Pruning & Trimming Suzanne Mahler at the Blackstone Valley For more information, call or email: Gardeners meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. at the • Mulch Installations Phone: (508) 478-3201 Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, 61 Email: [email protected] • Tick Control & More! Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Website: SECONDNATURELANDSCAPE.BIZ Mahler, who has a passion for daylilies, will Residential - Commercial - Fully Insured - Free Estimates offer an in-depth look at one of the most diverse and easiest of perennials. Her garden was designated a National Display Garden for the American Daylily Society. Mahler will discuss the broad range of daylily color, pattern, and form and ways to use daylilies in the landscape. Blackstone Valley Gardeners Membership is $20 per year, April to March, or drop in for $5. Contact Pam Siderewicz to join at pws2013@ C.J. CILLEY charter.net or 508-234-4857.

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MARCH 6, 2015 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 21 Sports SPORTS FLASH Valley Tech Boys Hoops Earn Persistence Lands Nipmuc Girls By Chris Villani Tourney Spot to Postseason By Chris Villani By Chris Villani BVT’s Thompson Helps Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporters/Columnist Another year, another postseason appearance for the Blackstone Persistence was key for the Nipmuc girls’ basketball team College Team to NCAAs Valley Tech boys’ basketball team. The Beavers finished the this winter, from the start of the season through the regular season 11-9, and their season came to an end in the first team’s Division 3 quarterfinal loss to Tyngsboro in the round of the Division 4 district tournament in a 49-38 loss to sectional tournament. Nipmuc fell 73-33 to a team that Worcester Tech. has made it to the district semifinal or final in four of the “The playoff game was a tough one for us, but we played a good past five years. defensive game,” head coach Jim Kahler said. “Both teams played “That was a tough game, they are a really good team well defensively, but we just couldn’t hit the shots. We settled for and we did all we could to prepare for the game,” head too many jump shots against their zone and the shots just didn’t coach Jess Grady said. “The girls approached that game fall.” like they did the whole season, they never gave up.” Five seniors lead the Valley Tech squad this season, including The veteran head coach said the 13-8 finish and the leading scorer Andrew Carroll. He finished fourth in the Colonial playoff appearance met her expectations. “We had hoped Athletic League in points per game at 13 per night and also led to win the Dual Valley League and go further in the BVT in rebounding. “He was our leader all year,” Kahler said. “He playoffs, but you obviously face very strong teams come scored well and was very versatile. He can rebound, he can jump, tournament time,” Grady said. “The girls worked really Ashley Thompson is shown in a photo from last year he is quick, fast, and athletic and gets on the floor. We used him hard all season and did a great job in all of the games they when she was a Valley Tech senior. Contributed photo in different ways, including handling the basketball. I don’t think played. We would have liked to have gone further but I Ashley Thompson envisioned being a significant part there is a stat where he isn’t in the top three on our team.” am happy with what we did.” of a championship team when she started playing Ben Reiffarth scored 12 points per game for the Beavers and A quartet of seniors helped lead the Warriors’ efforts college basketball at Johnson & Wales, but she didn’t Kahler said he was a bellwether for the rest of the team. “As we this season, including scrappy frontcourt player Autumn imagine it would happen so soon. The Blackstone went, so went out team,” Kahler said. “He was a streaky shooter Morrice. “She is one of those girls who hustles to every Valley Tech graduate helped her team upset second- but he has a great ability to score and get into the lane.” play,” Grady said. “She is the first player to hit the floor if seeded Norwich and top seeded Emmanuel to capture Seniors Austin LeBastie and Ashton Gasco, plus junior Antonio there is a loose ball.” the program’s first ever Great Northeast Athletic Sullo shared the workload in the frontcourt and produced quality Senior Jill Bertrand led the team in scoring at around Conference tournament championship and a spot in the minutes and helped out on the boards, each with his share of big 12 points per game. She scored in double figures 14 NCAA tournament. nights. In the backcourt, seniors Charlie Brodeur and Timothy times, including four straight 10-plus point performances “We were picked to finish sixth in the league and we Tetreault and junior Teddy Floyd had a similar sharing of minutes to finish the season. “She is one of those great all around finished third going into the tournament,” Thompson in the backcourt. players,” Grady said. “Obviously she is good offensively, said. “That was due to our determination and our theme “Charlie was really strong with the ball in his hands and in but she can make things happen on both sides of the for the year. We are one big family and we always work defending on the ball,” Kahler said. “Tim rotated between the court. She is smart defensively and the young girls looked together as one.” point guard and shooting guard positions and Teddy played good up to her.” Thompson scored more than 1,000 points during defense and solid offense. They were good players all around.” Senior Lauren Campbell was one of the better defensive her career with the Beavers and has continued to be The Beavers are losing all five starters and will rely on Floyd and players on the roster and Stephanie Esker returned to the productive at the collegiate level. She averaged 11.1 Sullo heavily next year. “Floyd is going to have to lead this team, team after a two-year absence and was able to make a points and seven rebounds per game in her freshman he is versatile and talented,” Kahler said. “Having Sullo back is also significant contribution right away. “Stephanie is another season with the Wildcats and started 27 of the 28 great and how he improves will determine how good we can be great role model for the younger girls and a player who games in which she played. Despite being a huge part next year. He is strong and athletic and made big improvements never gave up,” Grady said. “She was one of the hardest of the team’s overall success, Thompson was forced to from sophomore to junior year.” working kids on our team.” sit out the final minutes of her team’s 74-66 win in the Juniors Nick Simmons, Matt Marchant, Brian D’Ambra, Mike Nipmuc has a number of talented players coming tournament final after she fouled out with four minutes Jango, and sophomore Dylan Ramos are all also expected to be back next season, led by sophomore Kylie Gallagher. The to play. part of next year’s team. “Every year we feel like we end one game center scored nearly 12 points per game and works year- “I was mad at myself, it was a bad job by myself to short, but making the playoffs was big for us and our games were round to improve her game. Juniors Hannah Barrows, foul out and be sitting on the bench,” she said. “My very close,” Kahler said. “A lot of guys stepped up to help us win Elizabeth Hilton, and Taylor Leacy are all expected to teammates helped me stay in the game and stay upbeat games and a lot of them will play next season, and that’s never a play a big role in 2015-2016. and continue to support them.” bad thing.” “We have a number of strong individual players who Thompson finished the title game with 10 points and work hard on their game,” Grady said. “They were strong earned a spot on the all-tournament team. The 6’1” this year and will only get stronger next season.” Swim Team Training and Conditioning Bellingham native was the tallest player on this year’s Johnson & Wales team and was a bit surprised at how The Milford Community School Use Program is offering Swim substantial her role was in her first year. Team Training and Conditioning, an eight-week program for Swim Stroke Development Clinic “Freshmen coming into college sports don’t play a lot, high school swimmers and members of other recognized swim The Milford Community School Use Program but I have been working my butt off and that’s how I was teams taught by coaches of the Milford Stingrays Swim Team. The will soon be offering sessions of the Swim Stroke able to get better,” Thompson said. “It was amazing to get program helps swimmers perfect their stroke techniques, body Development Clinic at the Milford High School Pool. this kind of playing time, but I owe it to my teammates. positions, strengthening, endurance and speed through pool drills Youths aged 6 to 19 years may participate, as long as We all worked really hard to make this season happen.” and land drills including running, walking, stretching and strength they are familiar in swimming the basic four strokes: Coming from a small school in Central Mass, conditioning. freestyle/crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Thompson experienced a transitional phase as she The program, which begins Monday, March 23, and continues Starts and turns will also be covered. This program is a moved to the higher level, but was able to adapt through on Mondays and Wednesdays through May 20, is held from 4 great conditioning program for the upcoming Summer hard work. “It was difficult at first,” she said. “I didn’t to 6 p.m. at the Milford High School Pool. Space is limited to 45 Stingrays Swim Team season. realize the pace of the game would be that much faster swimmers. The first session of the clinic will take place on and it was different to be facing players who were Please refer to www.mcs.milford.ma.us for additional details Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, March 24 and the same size as me or taller. It was an eye-opening and the registration form for the program. Registration is on ending Thursday, April 16. The second session of the experience and I learned quickly how much effort I a first-come, first-serve basis and refunds are not available. clinic will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting needed to put in to improve my ability.” All registrations and fees must be submitted to the Milford April 28 and ending May 21, 2015. Times are 4:15 pm to Thompson may be pleasantly surprised by how Community Program office, 31 West Fountain St., Milford MA 5:30 pm on each date. Space is limited to 48 swimmers quickly success has come, but her former head coach 01757 prior to the start of the program. Any questions, please call per session. Britt Kahler is not. “She is an extremely talented young the office,508-478-1119. Please refer to our website at www.mcs.milford.ma.us lady and I knew she would do great things,” the BVT for additional details and the registration form for the head coach said. “She did everything for us and we program. All registrations and fees must be submitted have been following her closely. It’s really exciting, as a to the Milford Community Program office located at 31 coach it’s not often one of your players gets to play in an West Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 prior to the start NCAA tournament.” of the program. Any questions, please call the office at Thompson will head to the tournament after a stellar Metabolic Precision Online Coach 508-478-1119. 19-9 season with her team and the pride of working Eat lots of delicious food Dr. Paul Henning, PhD her way up from a tech school to the big dance. “The Exercise for a handful of hours a week Certified Strength & experience has been unbelievable, it’s been a great Get the expert support you need Conditioning Expert Metabolic Follow Town Crier Sports feeling,” she said. “A lot of tech schools have great sports

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Anything but a Rebuilding Season for Upton Men’s Softball League Special Olympian By Shelley Ryan BVT Girls Hoops Staff Reporter to Run in Boston By Chris Villani If you happened to be at Upton’s Kiwanis Beach on a Sports Reporter/Columnist Sunday morning between May and August you may have Marathon Head coach Brit Kahler thought her team might be heading into a heard the crack of a bat or shouts from team members Greg Schwartz, a Milford Special bit of a rebuilding phase this year, but the Blackstone Valley Tech girls in Upton’s Men’s Softball League. There has actually been Olympics athlete from Medfield, will run in basketball team was anything but rebuilding this season. The Beavers a Men’s softball league in Upton since the early 1970s this year’s Boston Marathon. He has been finished 13-9 overall and 11-5 in the Colonial Athletic League. They were though most are not aware of the league’s existence. a Special Olympic athlete with the Milford also able to qualify for the state vocational tournament and advance to the Originally games took place at the Memorial School program for over 12 years. Schwartz’s story, quarterfinals of the Central Mass division 4 tournament. fields but they later moved to Kiwanis Beach when those like that of many Special Olympics athletes, “I thought we did well and the postseason was good to us,” Kahler said. fields were built in 1978 and they have been playing is one of perseverance and determination. “I think we exceeded expectations.” there ever since. Schwartz participates in Special BVT was led by senior guard Meghan McFadden, who averaged 12.5 The spirit of this league is to get some exercise, Olympics year round participating in points per game, the fourth highest total in the CAL. Fellow senior connect with other people from the area and have fun. basketball, track and field, softball, and Domenique Silvestri averaged nearly seven points per game and worked “It is a recreational league with all players playing in flag football. He is also an assistant for the with McFadden to bring a strong leadership quality to the floor. “Meghan every game,” said Rick Rankins league organizer. The Unified Track and Field team at Milford was a leader when she stepped on the floor freshman year and has always league follows the standard slow-pitch rules. The only High School and he holds a job at Big Y been a leader by example,” Kahler said. “Domenique was a bit more quiet requirement is that players be 18 or older. The cost to in Franklin. Participating in these sports, but the hardest working kid I have had in awhile.” play is $50, which covers field fees, t-shirts, a family he has made many friends, had many new Seniors Brianna Morais and Samantha Chamberlain were also day and the equipment. All ability levels are welcome; experiences, and gained the confidence and consistent producers for the Beavers and aided McFadden and Silvestri, as the focus is more about having fun and getting some independence skills to succeed in his life. who have been on the varsity level for the past four seasons under Kahler. exercise than ability. The league is also open to residents His mother Patti was told not to expect “They’ve been instrumental in our success over the past four years,” in other local towns. certain things from him, and that he might the head coach said. “We’ve been to the district finals, been to the state “Most years we have had six teams with average of 90 not be like other children. Now an adult, vocational tournament, won the league twice, and had a big year this year. players, though we had a high of eight teams with 115 Schwartz sets his sights on a goal few can I am really thankful we have had those two.” players,” Rankins commented. “The past couple of year’s boast to have accomplished. Schwartz has Valley Tech closed out the regular season with a pair of wins to earn numbers have been down and we have had four teams always been one to set his goals high and is the spot in the voke tournament. The Beavers fell to Greater New Bedford with 60 players.” The league is relaxed and players are fortunate to run in the Boston Marathon, in the tournament’s opening round, but rebounded for a 49-29 victory not expected to make every game due to vacations and an event he, as a passionate runner, has over Advanced Math and Science in the opening game of the district other commitments. The league also awards scholarships always enjoyed. tournament. A 63-38 loss to Greater Lowell brought the season to an end, to graduating seniors from Mendon and Upton. They To help support his effort, please but the future looks promising with a number of talented young players have also sponsored youth sports teams in the past. visit, https://www.crowdrise.com/ set to return for next year. New teams are made up each season from all the SpecialOlympicsBoston2015/fundraiser/ “We called up freshman guard Isabella Angelini during the season and players who sign up. There is also an end of year playoff gregoryschwartz she was huge for us the rest of the year,” Kahler said. “She was a scorer and game and a family day. “We will have a sign up March rebounder and she must have gotten five steals per game. She is going to 28 at the Rose Garden from noon to 6 p.m.,” Rankins be a very good basketball player.” said. Signups can also be mailed to Rick Rankins, Valley Tech will also return sophomore Shea Boultenhouse, a nearly six- 35 Pearl St, Upton MA 01568; please include name, SUPPORT THE foot forward who helped in both scoring and rebounding. telephone number, t shirt size and a check for $50 made “This was a hard working, coachable group and they continue to get out to Upton Men’s Softball. For more info contact Rick BUSINESSES IN YOUR better and better,” Kahler said. “We are young and I am looking forward to Rankins at [email protected]. the next couple of years. We are only going to get better.” COMMUNITY! Nice ride! How’s your rate? Car % Loans 99 APR* 36 Months 1 .Other rates & terms available Call or visit any office to apply today!

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