Call Diane Dabrowski, Realtor Expert seller and buyer representation in our community for over 26 years 31B Main St., Charlton, Next to Town Hall 508-479-2340 www.DianeDabrowski.com Mailed free to requesting homes in Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot Vol. IX, No. 30 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM Friday, July 22, 2016 THIS WEEK’S MUSIC AND FAITH Motor sports QUOTE “You should not complex live one way in private, another in construction public.” Publilius Syrus begins EDITOR’S MASSDEP GIVES FINAL OK OFFICE HOURS FOR PROJECT TO START MONDAYS 12-5 WEDNESDAYS 1-5 FRIDAYS 1-5 BY OLIVIA RICHMAN the project was compliant Jason Bleau photos NEWS STAFF WRITER with wetland protection. Peter Iott, along with young Faith and Isaiah Iott, of Sturbridge, and Jim Black, of CHARLTON — Despite “Technically we were Charlton, pose for a photo while listening to some great music at the Charlton City concern from some able to start work months INSIDE United Methodist Church. members of the com- ago,” said Howard, “when munity and many set- the Planning Board ini- Almanac ....................... 2 backs, 508 International tially approved every- thing but we were hold- Obituaries ..............16-17 — formerly known as SunSet City — began ing on to get everything Police Logs .................11 construction on their cleared up so we could do Opinion .......................10 motor sports complex on it all at once.” Learning ......................... July 21, after receiving With a focus on motor Calendar .....................13 the go ahead from the sports, 508 International Real Estate ........ B Sect. Planning Board a few will also provide a wide months ago, and receiv- variety of entertainment, Sports ....................14-15 ing an order of conditions art and music. Founder from the Massachusetts Russ Jennings said they Department of are hoping to work close- LOCAL Environmental ly with the community to Protection (MassDEP). come up with ideas and According to 508 activities. They are also International’s Chief hoping to work close- Brand Officer Amber ly with local nonprofits Howard, the Planning and bring the community Board approved the proj- together for many differ- ect with certain condi- ent events. There will also tions but the decision was be youth programs and appealed by Residents jobs for teens. Against Noise & Traffic “That’s a huge area Never Forgotten performs during the Christianality Festival a Charlton City United (RANT) — a community that’s lacking in the Methodist Church on July 16. group that felt the motor town and country,” said sports complex would Jennings. “This is a very Old Sturbridge CHARLTON — The Charlton City United Methodist Church was blessed create dangerous traffic creative spin on how to Village acquires with beautiful weather and a great turnout on Saturday, July 16, as the and noise pollution — and change that. We want to church hosted the 4th Annual Christianality Festival, bringing together the project proposal was be that example.” important churchgoers and complete strangers to enjoy an afternoon of music and brought to the MassDEP. share in their united faith in Jesus Christ. For more photos, turn to page A8! The MassDEP ruled that portraits Please Read SUNSET CITY, page A9 Page A3 Looking back on the LOCAL Hurricane of 1938 AUTHOR SET TO SPEAK AT OPACUM FUNDRAISER DINNER BY OLIVIA RICHMAN Throughout the next Eight: The Hurricane NEWS STAFF WRITER few months, Stonebridge That Transformed New SOUTHBRIDGE — Press will discuss the England,” and the fea- Opacum Land Trust is effect the hurricane had tured guest of the fund- hosting a fundraising throughout Southern raiser dinner. Ronald McDonald dinner on Sept. 21, the Worcester County by For more information 78th anniversary of interviewing local his- on the fundraiser — visits library to the Hurricane of 1938, torians, witnesses and which includes a dinner Photo courtesy Dick Whitney which heavily affected other experts. This week, at the Publick House and Southbridge’s Main Street was flooded from the hurricane, keep kids laughing Massachusetts, includ- Olivia Richman spoke a book signing — or to causing a lot of damage to the library, churches and other ing a giant flood that with Stephen Long, important buildings. Page A4 impacted Southbridge. the author of “Thirty Please Read HURRICANE, page A8 SPORTS Kids ask the questions at local author event BARNES PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK, ‘THE DISTANCE TO HOME’ BY OLIVIA RICHMAN event,” said Barnes, who attended NEWS STAFF WRITER Tantasqua Regional Junior High SOUTHBRIDGE — Former School and frequently visited the Sturbridge resident Jenn Barnes, JEL. “This is all new for me.” who goes by the pen name Jenn Young readers gathered around Charlton wins Bishop, visited the Jacob Edwards Barnes to ask her questions about Library on Friday, July 8, to dis- the book and about herself at the another state cuss her first published book. “The JEL, seeming excited to meet the champion- Distance to Home,” a book for mid- author and also share their own dle school-aged children, was pub- writing experiences.” ship, Eastern lished by Random House. The story focuses on protagonist Did you design the cover? Regionals up Quinnen and her family a year after her family dies. In the present “I did not. It’s really cool. My pub- next summer, her family hosts a minor lisher hired an outside illustrator to Page A14 league baseball player, which her design my cover. I love it. My next Olivia Richman photos family hopes will inspire Quinnen book has a cover designed by her as Jenn Barnes answered all of the children’s questions during a short to play softball again, something well. I’ve had a lot of good feedback Q&A. she stopped doing when her sister on the cover.” died. “This was my first library Please Read KIDS AUTHOR, page A15 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, July 22, 2016 www.charltonvillager.com CHARLTON — Through Aug. 7, cus- the Massachusetts Turnpike — Mile More than 10 million (1 in 6) seniors tomers at participating Papa Gino’s and Post 81 (Mass. Turnpike East) and Mile in the U.S. face the threat of hunger NEWS BRIEFS D’Angelo locations will be invited to Post 89 (Mass. Turnpike West). and more than 15 million (1 in 4) are make a contribution of $1 or more at the Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo have living in isolation. In south central register to the Jimmy Fund, which sup- raised more than $1 million since part- Massachusetts alone, more than 800 Charlton Papa Gino’s ports adult and pediatric cancer care nering with the Jimmy Fund in 2009. seniors are being served by Tri-Valley, and research at Dana-Farber Cancer When customers give at the register, Inc. to address these issues. restaurants kick off campaign Institute. As a thank you, customers 100 percent of the contributions benefit This summer, Meals on Wheels will receive a sheet of coupons for pop- cancer research and adult and pediatric America, in partnership with the to benefit Jimmy Fund ular menu items at D’Angelo, Papa patient care at Boston’s Dana-Farber Ad Council, will launch its first-ever Gino’s, and other retailers including: Cancer Institute. national campaign to recruit volunteers Water Country, “The Jimmy Fund supports such an to serve the nation’s most vulnerable Valvoline Instant amazing cause, and one that we feel citizens. With the senior population Oil Change, passionately about,” says Papa Gino’s projected to double by 2050, Tri-Valley Charlton Orchards Farm Six Flags New and D’Angelo Chairman, Mark DeBlois. is joining the effort to help inspire a new England, Reebok, “Thanks to the generosity of our guests army of volunteers to meet the growing Polar Beverages, and enthusiasm of our team members, need in its 25-town service area. Pick Your Own Golfsmith, we surpassed the $1 million mark in Every day, Tri-Valley’s volunteers Sully’s Brand and 2015, and look forward reaching addi- deliver 700 meals along with friendly Visit our Farm Store BLUEBERRIES, EverybodyFights. tional financial milestones to benefit visits and safety checks to those who ~ Pasture Raised Beef ~ AND RASPBERRIES Participating the Jimmy Fund.” need them most. As important as the restaurants and “We are honored to partner with Papa meal delivered is the fact that, for many Fields close at 4pm stores are located Gino’s and D’Angelo as their exclusive seniors, the volunteer who delivers it is throughout New cause marketing partner and are so the only person they will see that day. Lettuce, Tomatoes, Rhubarb, Eggs, England. Local grateful for their incredible support The delivery isn’t just about nutrition; stores partici- and commitment to the lifesaving mis- it’s about the moments of human con- Broccoli, Summer Squash pating in Grand sion of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy nection that nourish the senior and Slam Savings for Fund,” said David Giagrando, assistant the volunteer alike. Tri-Valley relies on a Great Cause vice president, corporate partnerships, an army of 750 volunteers to pack and 44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA include the Papa Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division deliver meals, typically between 10:30 508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com Gino’s located of Development & the Jimmy Fund. a.m. and 12:30 p.m., five days a week. at the Charlton “The generous contributions of their The national integrated public service Open Sun & Mon 10-4 • Thurs- Sat 9-4 • Closed Tues & Wed Plazas located on customers have accumulated more campaign, created pro bono by the ad than $1 million and these critical funds agency, Anomaly, will invite America further our work in adult and pediatric to “Do Lunch” by volunteering during patient care and cancer research at the critical lunch hour period to deliv- Dana-Farber.” er meals and a smile to seniors.