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Described by building with several night some employees as a dungeon, meeting rooms located beneath the once windowless basement the gymnasium. Additionally, was refurbished with new the third-floor handicapped offices and meeting rooms. accessible bathroom has been New technologies have also installed, and the newly recon- been introduced throughout figured front entrance was the building to enhance conve- expected to be reopened last nience for employees and res- week. idents. Workers are now finalizing During the summer of 2018, the elevator installation, as the town completed another well as minor carpentry, elec- major aspect of the renovation trical, and painting projects. Photo Kevin Flanders by moving the school offices “We are looking forward Spencer fifth grader Salvador Carvallo is joined by library officials and local leaders at a legislative to the third floor of Town Hall. to the project completion, as breakfast, including Senator Anne Gobi. The result has been improved it will be an important step communications and efficiency toward making the Town BY KEVIN FLANDERS several guests who stopped by to learn how for several town departments. NEWS STAFF WRITER Hall accessible to all,” said the library is impacting patrons of all ages. During an interview with the Town Administrator David Attendees included Senator Anne Gobi, New Leader in the fall, school SPENCER — During a recent event that Genereux. Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School officials praised the planning included library patrons from throughout Residents have long await- District Superintendent Paul Haughey, and organization of the move. the community, it was one of the youngest ed a fully accessible building Mass. Board of Library Commissioners Genereux and his staff have guests who provided the best advice for local with elevator access to all three Chairman Roland Ochsenbein, David Prouty also enjoyed the opportunity to leaders. levels. Due to financial chal- High School media specialist Nicole Jyringi, work in close proximity with Even though Salvador Carvallo is only lenges, the town was forced to and Leicester Public Library Director all officials in charge of run- in the fifth grade, he has already become a complete the project in phases Suzanne Hall. ning the town. passionate library supporter. The Spencer over the years, beginning Whether a guest is researching informa- “Everything has worked out youngster attended a Jan. 4 legislative two decades ago when former tion for a school project, applying for a very well, with extremely limit- breakfast at Richard Sugden Public Library, selectman Doug Belanger first job, or enjoying retirement with a good ed disruptions for such a major where he told officials why the library is emphasized the need for a ren- book, local libraries continue to serve as project,” said Selectman Rick important to him and his classmates. ovation. Antanavica. After delivering his speech, Carvallo met Please Read SALVADOR, page A5 “It has been exciting to see the building continue to Please Read TOWN HALL, page A3 Serving their country hand in hand MILITARY COUPLE WITH LOCAL TIES EARN COMMENDATIONS OVERSEAS BY KEVIN FLANDERS To have the opportunity to do others. orous process that required NEWS STAFF WRITER so along with her husband has “I wanted to serve ever since the Milleros to recite the sol- been a thrill, and both soldiers I was younger. I love this coun- dier’s creed and answer sev- Serving their country and have already received several try, and want to put my time eral questions on military achieving their dreams, commendations. in,” said Ariana Millero, who laws and standards. During Ariana and Maison Millero’s The husband-wife team graduated from Tantasqua the review officiated by uniquely patriotic marriage each received Soldier of the Regional High School in 2016. high-ranking Army members, continues to inspire military Month honors twice for their Now that they have received soldiers’ uniforms must be in families nationwide. respective Army companies. soldier of the month honors, impeccable condition and con- Both Ariana and Maison are To earn the honor, the Army the Milleros are eligible to go form to all standards. PhotoCourtesy active duty Army soldiers who Specialists had to compete before the Army Promotion The Milleros also placed Army Specialists Ariana and Maison have served for three years. against other soldiers in such Board with the hope of even- themselves in rare company Ariana Millero, who grew up Millero were both recognized with categories as general knowl- tually being promoted to ser- with their accomplishments, military commendations last month. in East Brookfield, always edge, military bearing, con- geant status. The initial board joining a select few married wanted to serve her country The married couple continues to fidence and uniform, among review competition was a rig- impress high-ranking soldiers with and defend freedom overseas. Please Read MILITARY COUPLE, page A4 their knowledge and skills. North Brookfield Savings Bank thanks community for toy donations BANK PROUDLY HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOY DRIVE NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. ful holiday season. ensure that local children in need — As 2018 commences, North For the Toy Drive, the bank were able to receive holiday pres- Brookfield Savings Bank looks accepted thousands of donations of ents. In addition, North Brookfield back at the past year to reflect on new and unwrapped toys and col- Savings Bank donated $1,750 to the the efforts made to give back to lected monetary donations in jars local toy programs. the communities it serves. Like at its branch locations. This year’s “We couldn’t be more pleased many years before, 2018 was an donations from community mem- with this overwhelming fund- excellent year that ended with the bers included several impressive raiser turnout. On behalf of all Photo Courtesy overwhelming success of North items such as bicycles, oversized of us at North Brookfield Savings Brookfield Savings Bank’s Annual stuffed animals, large toy trucks Bank, I want to say thank you North Brookfield Savings Bank’s Regional Branch Manager Toy Drive. Wholehearted thanks and vehicles, among many other Cindy Fountain (left) and Senior Vice President of Retail to all of the generous community Banking Patty Ostrout (right) are shown with North Brookfield are extended to those who donated various board games, puzzles, members, customers and North Police Department Officers when they came to collect toys to the Toy Drive and to the organi- trucks, crafts and toys. All toys Brookfield Savings Bank employ- for local children. zations the Bank partnered with to collected were donated to local toy ensure all children had a wonder- programs in each community, to Please Read NBSB BANK, page A5 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 11, 2019 LOCAL BUSINESS MILESTONES Congratulations on your successful years in business! ~Established 2008~ ~Established 1985~ ~Established 1958~ ~Established 2013~ Dave’s Appliance Inc. 61 11 Family owned & operated YEARS I am all about my clients. YEARS Direct Insurance Repair Shop ® 34 Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea, Realtor YEARS For all