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BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCITRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT
NORTHBRIDGE — In response to a communi-ty group’s efforts and other feedback regarding the poor conditions of Lasell Field, the Northbridge Board of Selectman recently voted unan-imously to support an article on the spring town meeting warrant for a $2.78 million one-year property tax debt exclu-sion to renovate and upgrade the complex.
The group, Friends of Lasell,
formed after safety and other concerns were raised around the field and surrounding complex. With the Board of Selectman’s approval, an arti-cle will appear on the war-rant at the spring town meet-ing and on the ballot at the spring election. Previously, the Northbridge School Committee also gave Friends of Lasell Field its support when members voted unanimously to sponsor the article.
“I fully support the project. It is long overdue,” said School
Committee Chair Michael LeBrasseur. “This facility will benefit student athletes of Northbridge for years to come. An updated Lasell Field will improve the experience for many family and commu-nity members who enthusias-tically support the long and rich tradition of excellence in athletics in Northbridge.”
Calling the current state of Lasell Field a “safety issue,” Timothy Labrie, a father of four current and former
Northbridge athletes, added that the recent decision was a big step in the right direction.
“I have watched that field slowly deteriorate year after year. It gets too much usage between the middle school and high school, the band, all the teams through the seasons,” he said. “The field just can’t sustain the wear and tear. It doesn’t get any rest.”
Labrie, a lifelong Northbridge resident, said the tipping point for him was when he saw the field’s conditions
during his daughter’s Senior Night field hockey game.
“It’s primarily mud this year…I just said to myself, ‘Enough is enough.’ It’s time to step up and do something about it.”
The Friends of Lasell group was originally formed in 2012 after a community attempt to turf the field, which subse-quently did not pass. Labrie said he gathered local resi-dents and concerned citizens
Northbridge School District
seeking volunteers for Superintendent Search Committee
BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCITRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT
NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge Public School District is currently seeking volunteers to help screen applications for the dis-trict’s next Superintendent. Individuals with interest are being asked to send details via email by Friday, March 8.
In order to have the widest possible input, the commit-tee will consist of individuals who represent varied groups in town. According to School Committee Chair Michael LeBrasseur, there will be five opportunities for members of the community to participate on the Screening Committee, including: one parent of a high school student, one par-ent of a middle school stu-dent, one parent of a Balmer or Northbridge Elementary School Student, one citizen who is not a parent or staff member, and one senior cit-izen.
The Northbridge Special Education Parent Advisory Committee will also be asked
to appoint a parent to fill one of the identified slots, he added.
Individuals with interest in being considered for one of these roles are asked to send an email to [email protected] with their name, address, email, telephone number, and to which position(s) they are applying by Friday, March 8. The committee will draw names by lottery at their meeting on Tuesday, March 12.
LeBrasseur noted that volunteering on the Search Committee is a significant commitment. The committee will meet during March and April, primarily in the late afternoon and early evening, for a total of approximately 30 hours.
“This committee will review all applicants for the Superintendent position, con-duct a first round of inter-
‘Friends of Lasell’ group pushes for complex renovation, upgrades
Please Read UPGRADES, page A7
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CHILDREN’S AUTHOR JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA VISITS OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
On Friday, Feb. 15, bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka visited Our Lady of the Valley Regional School. Krosoczka, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of pop-ular “Lunch Lady” series and “Star Wars: Jedi Academy” books, presented to the school’s Kindergarten through Eighth-graders. Krosoczka explained to the children how he writes a series and he drew sketches to illustrate how he creates a graphic novel. The kids were enthralled with stories about starting his writing life at their age. Tales of drawing, writing and making all manner of picture books, mixed with the reality of rejections and failures had students on the edge of their seats. He also visited Pre-School to read stories and show how he draws. He then visited individual grades to talk about the writing process with the kids. Krosoczka’s visit was funded by the OLV Parent’s Guild. Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts with his wife and children, and their pugs, Ralph and Frank. Learn more about Jarrett J. Krosoczka and his work at studioJJK.com.
UXBRIDGE — The Blackstone River Coalition (BRC) needs volunteers to assist with its 16th year of water quality monitoring of 28 sites in the midreach sec-tion of the watershed. Enjoy being out along waterways? Volunteer as a “floater” to cover sites on an “as needed” basis. Fieldwork not your thing? Come volunteer in the water-testing lab which operates out of the Tri-River Family Health Center on Oak Street in Uxbridge.
The BRC recruits and trains citizen scientists to participate in the Coalition’s watershed-wide volunteer water quality monitoring program. The goal of this long-running program is to gather information about the current status of, and long-term changes in, the health of the Blackstone River watershed. This infor-mation helps local policy makers, state officials, and concerned citizens make the
Blackstone River cleaner for people and for wildlife.
More than 90 volunteers work with the BRC to sam-ple 75 sites throughout the watershed from Worcester to Pawtucket. Sites are sam-pled on the second Saturday of each month from April
through November. Field monitors and floaters are trained in a one and a half hour session to test for dis-solved oxygen at the site, record physical and aesthet-ic parameters, and collect a water sample that they drop
BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCITRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT
NORTHBRIDGE — Inspired by his daughter’s childhood nickname, one local man has proposed “Lovey’s Garden Marketplace” at the corner of Main Street and Arcade Street in Northbridge. The proposed site plan is slated for review during the Planning Board’s upcoming March 12 meeting.
Gary Vecchione said his pro-posed outdoor marketplace, if approved, would be located on a 38,000 square foot lot near Arcade Pond. He is hopeful for an April 15 opening, pending approval from various town boards and committees.
Vecchione said he has found success growing pumpkins, tomatoes, and more, but also hopes to bring some nostalgia to the town. The business is named after the nickname—Lovey— of his teenage daugh-ter, Elizabeth.
Vecchione said the idea
would be similar to an open air marketplace where visi-tors could buy trees, shrubs, perennials, organic herbs, veg-etables, and more. He pictures framed tents keeping plants out of the sun, possible boat rentals on the pond, and more.
“I grew up in Douglas; as a kid. We’d skate all day long,” he said, adding that possible plans for the site during the cooler months include a skat-ing rink. “What I’ll provide is a hockey rink and a regular rink for kids, I would shovel off the ice and coat the ice every single night. There would be lights to skate until 9:00 p.m., music, a bonfire, hot chocolates—lots of fun.”
Vecchione also said he would entertain the idea of a hot dog or lemonade stand, picnic tables alongside the water, and a possible gazebo, “so people can sit and enjoy life.”
Watershed group needs volunteers
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The Blackstone River Coalition (BRC) needs volunteers to assist with its 16th year of water quality monitoring of 28 sites in the midreach section of the watershed.
Please Read WATERSHED, page A7Please Read GARDEN, page A9
Lovey’s Garden Marketplace proposed
in Northbridge
Please Read COMMITTEE, page A7
NEWTON, Mass. — The Lasell College Fashion Collection (LFC) launched a revised public website and a new online cata-logue featuring approximately 600 of its 3,000 artifacts, under the leadership of Professor and Curator Jill Carey and Collections Manager Stephanie Hebert.
Sarah Reese of Uxbridge par-ticipated in the project.
Carey, a professor of historic f a s h i o n , began the p r o j e c t two years ago when several cir-cumstanc-es aligned. First, the Collection r e c e i v e d a “con-siderable donation” of more than 1,200 f a s h i o n a r t i f a c t s from the American T e x t i l e H i s t o r y M u s e u m ( A T H M ) , w h i c h closed its doors to the public in 2016. At the same time, the A T H M shared a grant with the College to employ Stephanie Hebert as its collec-tions man-ager. The timing was perfect, as Carey had
deemed the Collection’s web con-tent at the time to be outdated.
Carey employed the help of stu-dents from the College’s School of Fashion enrolled in Collection Research and Management, a 400 level course, to create and launch the website over sever-al semesters. Jessie Bowens ‘18, Erika Patnaude ‘18, and Rebecca Glick ‘19 developed “terminolo-gy and metadata to help identify target audiences and drive them to the online collection,” accord-ing to a recent article in Leaves.
With Hebert’s guidance, two interns for the LFC, Lillian Baker ‘19 and Taylor Camillo ‘19, added their research on printed archival materials including the Ackermann Repository of early 19th fashion plates and over 50 examples of vintage fash-ion advertising from the 1920s through the 1960s. According to her inter-view with Leaves, Carey feels this work is critical in showing the “style, trends, and culture” of a given time period as expressed through fashion illustration.
Glick continued work on the project this fall with Sarah Reese ‘20 and Lauren Muszynski ‘19. The site officially launched in December 2018 with pho-tos from David Parnes, a local professional pho-tographer, and Matthew Searth ‘21, the Collection’s official student photogra-pher. Though the launch marks a huge milestone for the project, there is still more work to be done, according to Carey.
“At present, we are revising a few areas of the website,” she says. “We will add 80 more artifacts to the online catalogue, update Instagram, and create a few more bells and whistles while we design a brochure for the Collection.”
This will all be accomplished with additional student help. Carey’s current team includes Hannah Amorello ‘19, Adam Pajkowski ‘19, Cassandra Greeley ‘20, and Jocelyn Curran ‘19, who join Baker, Glick, Reese, Searth, and Muszynski in refin-ing this historical assortment. Carey has high hopes for the LFC in the coming semesters to “display the significance and professionalism of this resource for both the Lasell and wider communities regarding educa-tion and design inspiration.”
For more information contact: Samantha Mocle, assistant direc-tor of communications at [email protected] or at 617-243-2386.
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WHITINSVILLE — Darren Violette, a Principal of Profectus Financial Partners, has earned the designation of Five Star Wealth Manager.
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WORCESTER — The Assumption College Office of Student Activities has announced that Mark Blatchford, of Douglas, is cur-rently serving as president of the the Assumption chapter of the Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans for the 2018-19 academic year.
Assumption’s Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans encourages students to get involved in the political pro-cess by informing and educat-ing their fellow students on Republican policies by pro-viding perspectives from both sides of the political spectrum.
Assumption offers nearly 60 clubs and organizations that provide students the opportu-nity to network with profes-sionals; take on leadership roles; and apply classroom knowledge to better the com-
munity. The student-run clubs appeal to a variety of inter-ests and include offerings such as academic clubs (psycholo-gy, neuroscience, etc.); media (College television station, lit-erary magazine and student newspaper); athletics, and many more.
“Student involvement is an important aspect of person-al and professional growth at Assumption,” said Kaitlin Bevins, director of student activities and leadership devel-opment. “Engagement in one or more of the wide array of student clubs and organiza-tions encourages students develop their leadership skills and discover their passion. Participation outside the class-room, in community and social settings, also helps them hone their talents and skills and builds confidence.”
Learning at Assumption happens inside and outside the classroom, in the local com-munity and beyond. In addi-tion to the strong academic curriculum, the variety of clubs and organizations pro-mote the importance of social, recreational, academic, and cultural activities among the student body. Joining clubs on campus gives students the chance to hone their leader-ship skills, meet new friends, network with faculty and staff, and perhaps find one’s future vocation.
For more information about Assumption’s student activ-ities, visit www.assumption.edu/campus-life/student-activ-ities.
Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the
Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College is a Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergraduate stu-dents 35 majors and 47 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies; as well as master’s and continuing education degrees and professional certificate programs-each through an educational experience that is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The cur-riculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that leads to pro-fessional success and personal fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester campus or at the College’s Rome, Italy, cam-
pus-become engaged partici-pants in Assumption’s classic liberal arts education, explor-ing new ideas and making con-nections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, stu-dents learn cutting-edge theo-ry and best practices, conduct innovative research, and devel-op excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful cit-izenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information about Assumption College, please visit www.assumption.edu.
NORTHBRIDGE — The Grass Roots Coffeehouse will be featuring bluegrass band “Rock Hearts” on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Formed in 2013, Rock Hearts brings together five veteran musicians from southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old coun-try tunes, and seek out newer tunes from other genres to “bluegrass-ify.” The band consists of Joe Deetz on banjo, Alex MacLeod on guitar, Billy Thibodeau on mandolin, Danny Musher on fiddle and Pete Kelly on bass. This will be some great blue-grass tonight!
The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is a volunteer group of members of the Rockdale Congregational Church whose mission is to bring family friend-ly entertainment and fellowship to the Blackstone Valley area. Concerts are held in the function room of the church and hot foods (soups/chili) along with
hot and cold beverages and homemade desserts are available both before the show and during intermission. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15/$5 for stu-dents. The Rockdale Congregational Church is located at 42 Fowler Rd., Northbridge, MA 01534. More informa-tion is available online at www.rock-dalechurchonline.org, or by calling 617-429-0347. We really hope you can come out and join us for the concert!
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The Grass Roots Coffeehouse will be fea-turing bluegrass band “Rock Hearts” on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Rock Hearts to perform at Rockdale Congregational Church
Mark Blatchford, of Douglas, serving in Assumption chapter of the Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans
WORCESTER — Join legendary Psychic-Medium Gary McKinstry for an evening of connection to spir-it and universal wisdom Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Worcester Hibernian Culture Centre. In this two-hour experience, Dr. of Philosophy in Religion, Gary McKinstry will give peace, comfort, and perhaps closure.
The event is a Dress A Girl Fundraiser spearheaded by Ruth “Dee Dee” Betz, LPN. Dee Dee has a passion for philanthropy and wants to help girls especially through the Dress A Girl Foundation. All proceeds from this event will be going to support the Dress A Girl Worcester Chapter.
“It warms my heart when I think about being able to make and deliver the dresses to girls around the world who are in need, including here in the US,” said Betz.
The Dress a Girl Around the World is a Campaign under Hope 4 Women International (a 501 (c) 3 organiza-tion) bringing dignity to women around the world since 2006.
McKinstry, sharing wisdom from the universe will talk about every-day lives, as well as those that have crossed to the other side. The event does not ascribe to any one religious or philosophical doctrine and is open to all walks of life. Tickets $25 inclu-sive of light refreshments. For tick-ets contact Dee Dee (508) 713-2888 or email Dee Dee Betz: [email protected] For more information about Gary McKinstry, visit http://www.gary-mckinstry.com/. For more informa-tion about Dress A Girl Around the World, visit https://www.dressagir-laroundtheworld.com/.
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GRAFTON — Enjoy a festive night of Celtic music at Apple Tree Arts’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring Banda Gan Ainm, Irish Gaelic for a Band Without a Name, March 15, 7 p.m. at the Great Hall, One Grafton Common. The band will perform traditional
Irish music and popular songs. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available to purchase. Tickets cost $20 and may be pur-chased in advance at https://www.eventbee.com/v/apple-tree75/event?eid=127976021#/tickets or www.appletreearts.org or at the door. Seating is
limited.Banda Gan Ainm’s band
members share a fondness of Celtic music. They were inspired to form a band after playing together at tradition-al Irish music seisiuns (the Irish word for sessions) held biweekly at Fiddler’s Green Community Pub in Worcester.
“Our sound is full, burst-
ing forth with fiddle and cello, heartfelt vocals, flute and penny whistle music evoking the winds off the Cliffs of Moher with toe-tapping percussion,” said musician Tim Lotfus.
Members include: Mike Ladd, vocals and guitar; Myra MacLeod, fiddle; Tim Lotfus, flute and penny whistle; Zoe Magid, fiddle; Carolyn Pitisci, fiddle; Mary Carfagna, cello; and John Guertin, percussion.
The St. Patrick’s Day
party will feature songs such as “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Fisherman’s Blues,” “Galway Girl” and “Cliffs of Moher” as well as music like “Wild Night,” “Summertime” and “Rocket Man.” The group
performs at many venues in the greater Worcester area such as Tree House Brewery, Red Apple Farm, Hibernian Cultural Center and Stone Cow Brewery. They performed at Mechanics Hall Brown Bag concert series last summer and at a previous Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade.
Mike Ladd, John Guertin
and Myra MacLeod were mem-bers of Blackstone Cuil, a band known for its contemporary folk sound blended with Irish Celtic music prior to collabo-rating with their current fel-low band members to create Banda Gan Ainm. Each mem-ber brings a wealth of knowl-edge to the band from their work with traditional Irish, rock, symphonic and early folk music groups.
A viola, violin and fiddle teacher, Ms. MacLeod former-ly taught private music les-sons for many years at Apple Tree Arts, a music and theatre arts school located in Grafton. “Apple Tree Arts has a spe-cial place in my heart,” Ms. MacLeod said. “I have known
Donna Blanchard (executive director of the school) for a long time. I’m so excited we will be playing at their perfor-mance venue,” she explained.
Ms. MacLeod lived in Worcester for many years with her husband Bill before mov-ing to Athol a few years ago to share a home with her sister Marcia, a wood carver. They live in a beautiful large home filled with music and laughter. Myra currently teaches music students at City Music stores, Quabbin Regional High School and her home studio in Athol.
Founded in 1989, Apple Tree Arts a community school of the arts and a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization has grown to serve more than 1,500 chil-dren and adults annually with early childhood music classes, group keyboard lessons, pri-vate music and voice instruc-tion, ensembles, theatre arts programs, community events and concerts. For more infor-mation, visit www.appletree-arts.org.
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UPTON – Nine of our creatively tal-ented students from the visual arts pro-gram were selected to showcase their work in the Youth Art Month Exhibit at The Worcester Art Museum.
The skills learned in the visual arts
program have merit in non-art relat-ed fields. Our well rounded students are excelling with these soft skills, regardless of their trade path. Being well-rounded means they can step out-side of their current role, take on new things which often don’t actually “fit” into anyone’s job description. Having skills in a variety of different areas, help our students succeed and excel in their chosen career paths.
Artwork from 326 MA students in grades K-12 will be on display at the Central MA Regional Youth Art Month Exhibit in the Higgins Education Wing of the Worcester Art Museum from March 1st - March 31st 2019. Youth Art Month is a national celebration endorsed by Council for Art Education, the National Art Education Association, and the Massachusetts Art Education Association.
The following BVT students will be included in this exhibit:
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This exhibition will be on display during the month of March including a family reception held on Sunday March 3rd from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. with a rec-ognition ceremony at 1:15 p.m. This event also coincides with the museum’s free admission day, which is the first Sunday of each month.
“Please consider attending and view-
ing the work of some of BVT’s best art students along with enjoying an inspirational and inexpensive day out.”Cydney Cnossen, Visual Arts Teacher says, “This is an exciting opportunity to have a museum exhibition noted on these students’ resumes. This endeavor ultimately promotes the value of art education and encourages the support of quality art programs in both public and private schools.”
This annual celebration, which typi-
cally takes place in March, expands art programs and stimulates new art pro-grams in schools. The Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and the 3rd Thursday of every month 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission for the YAM exhibit hall is always free.
Ashley MacLure, Visual Arts Instructor & Art Club Advisor explains, “We have almost two dozen students apply to art and design colleges every year and getting accepted to some of the most prestigious ones including RISD and MICA to name a few. Our program here is growing and we’re able to offer more courses and variety which in turn allows us to offer exciting opportunities like this to our students.”
Blackstone Valley Regional
Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge. Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech creates a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of vigorous vocation-al, technical, and academic skills. The school’s Web site is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.
Blackstone Valley Tech students showcase their work
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Enjoy a festive night of Celtic music at Apple Tree Arts’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring Banda Gan Ainm, Irish Gaelic for a Band Without a Name, March 15, 7 p.m. at the Great Hall, One Grafton Common.
Apple Tree Arts hosts St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Celtic band
Evergreen Cemetery Trustees to hold annual meeting May 8
DOUGLAS — The Trustees of the Evergreen Cemetery, West Street, Douglas, will hold their annual meeting of the East Douglas Evergreen Cemetery Company on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the back of the vestry of the Second Congregational Church, Main Street, Douglas, Massachusetts. All grave owners are invited to attend. The Trustees also request that all winter flowers be removed by May 15.
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WORCESTER — Mechanics Hall and WICN bring FREE ‘best in jazz’ performances in the world-famous concert hall. Brown Bag Concerts are broad-cast on 90.5 FM and stream on wicn.org whenever possible.
Worcester Organ Concerts feature the historic Hook Organ, present the very best organ musicians from through-out the northeast, and show-case rising star talents in the organ world. Concerts are pre-sented by Mechanics Hall with partner Worcester Chapter, American Guild of Organists.
Every concert begins at noon, and ends at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11:30a.m. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch or purchase one at the Hall while they last! Cabaret seating available.
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MARCH 13: DAYRAMIR GONZALEZ,
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Starting his profession-al career at 16 as a pianist and composer with the Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara, Dayramir’s accomplishments only continue to impress. The culmination of his journey as a young Havana-native of bring-ing the Afro-Cuban music leg-acy to New York is synthesized in his latest album “The Grand Concourse.” Dayramir is mak-ing his mark as a leading inter-national composer, orchestra-tor, bandleader and pianist. www.dayramirgonzalez.com
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MARCH 27: U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND,
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Known as America’s Big Band, the Jazz Ambassadors are the premier touring jazz orchestra of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-piece ensemble has received critical acclaim throughout the United States and abroad per-forming America’s original art form. The Jazz Ambassadors have performed in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and Europe, and in
joint concerts with the Boston Pops, National Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and at Carnegie Hall with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinatti Pops. https://www.armyfieldband.com/about/ensembles/jazz-ambassadors
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APRIL 3: LISA THORSON QUARTET
Popular Boston based jazz vocalist Lisa Thorson is actress and music educator and musi-cal veteran of jazz clubs, radio, stage, film and television. Her last recording “Lisa Thorson Quartet Live” received unan-imous critical acclaim and international airplay. http://www.lisathorson.com/
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APRIL 10: LORRAINE MIHALIAK,
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Lorraine began to study organ in 2009 at the Hartt School of Music, Community Division after eight years of piano. From 2012-2015, she con-tinued her studies under Dr. Ezequiel Menéndez as Organ Scholar of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, in Hartford, Conn. Lorraine is currently an Organ Scholar at College of the Holy Cross where she is pursuing a degree in organ and music.
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WORCESTER — They say a smile is worth a thousand words and stu-dents at Quinsigamond Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, locat-ed on the college’s main campus (670 West Boylston Street, Worcester) are in total agreement. Since QCC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic opened its doors in 1972 (it was completely renovated in 1999), the college’s dental hygiene and dental assisting students have been delivering affordable dental hygiene care to those in Worcester and the surrounding com-munities.
The Clinic is a hands-on, state-of-the-
art training facility for QCC’s hygiene and dental assisting students that pro-vides the opportunity for them to work directly with patients. The college’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
and the programs have become so pop-ular that often there is a waiting list for students.
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ly and are overseen by faculty, two supervising dentists, and one dentist who comes in on Fridays to work with our dental assistant students,” said Dental Clinic Operations and Facilities Manager, Sheryl Ficorilli.
New patients are first screened and
accessed at no cost to determine the level of care. Once the assessment is made, patients will set up appointments as needed. According to QCC Professor of Dental Hygiene Jane Gauthier, a cleaning and x-rays in the Northeast can average anywhere from $125- $200 or even higher, whereas at QCC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic those same ser-vices cost $25.
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WORCESTER — Greater Worcester Community Foundation is pleased to announce a small capital grant opportu-nity for nonprofit organizations work-ing to alleviate hunger or homelessness in Worcester County. This award has been made possible by an anonymous gift made through GWCF and is not intended for renewal.
The Foundation will award grants in the amount of $1,000 to $10,000 for small or mid-sized capital projects which lead to organizations being able to increase efficiency, serve more people, improve access, and/or make other capacity improvements. Examples may include: equipment or vehicle purchases; energy efficiency; security upgrades; technol-ogy purchases, accessibility upgrades
and other modest capital expenditures. Grants may not be used for personnel, operating expenses, or routine material purchases.
Any qualified nonprofit public char-ity based in Worcester County with at least five years of successful operations serving people in need may apply. This is a special, one-time opportunity made possible by an anonymous gift through GWCF and is not intended for renewal.
Applications must be received by April 12. For more information, con-tact Sarah Shugrue, [email protected] or (508) 755-0980, ext. 109.
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Congratulations to Matthew Chagnon of Whitinsville named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List!
SPRINGFIELD — Matthew Scott Chagnon has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the Fall Semester 2018. Chagnon is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/Pre-Optometry Concentration.
Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point aver-age of 3.30 or higher.
Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban cam-pus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,974 students, including 2,629 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the School of Law.
Whitinsville resident named to Bentley University
Dean’s ListWALTHAM — Courtney Carey of
Whitinsville has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester of 2018 at Bentley University.
The Dean’s List recognizes high aca-demic achievement during a single semester, including those undergrad-uate students with at least a 3.3. (B+) average and no grade below 2.0 (C).
Special Education Parent Advisory Council hosting
Transition FairUXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Special
Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a Transition Fair on Wednesday, March 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Uxbridge High School Library.
Transition services are activities that prepare students with disabili-ties to move from school to post-school life. Agencies represented include Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Massachusetts Rehab Council (MRC) and Early Intervention.
This event is free and open to the public.
views and then bring forward to the School Committee three to five candidates for consideration,” he said.
N o r t h b r i d g e Superintendent Catherine Stickney announced during the School Committee’s lat-est meeting that her last day will be Tuesday, March 26. Stickney served as Superintendent for six years and will be moving to North
Carolina to join her husband, who has been working there for over a year.
“The committee will appoint an interim to fill the role through the end of the school year, while we con-duct our search for a full time replacement,” LeBrasseur said.
A community forum was hosted by the district’s search consultant to seek input that will be used to create the superintendent search and selection crite-
ria. The School Committee has also conducted an online forum to gather input.
In other news, the Northbridge School Committee also reviewed a process during its recent meeting for identifying and selecting a name for the district’s new elementary school. The Committee is currently seeking commu-nity input for recommen-dations to name the school.
The town will be breaking ground this fall on the new elementary school, replac-ing both Balmer School and Northbridge Elementary School.
Residents are invited to submit their name recom-mendations through Friday, March 22; submissions may be made through a link on the district’s Web site, www.nps.org.
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UPTON — The Upton Historical Society will host Bryan Farr, speaking on his history of U. S. Route 20 Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in the VFW Hall.
Bryan Farr completed the 3,365 mile cross-country journey on Route 20 from Boston, Mass. to Newport, Ore. in 2010.
“This is one of the last great highways that you can still drive in its entirety that has not been lost to history, cut up, or rerouted to the interstates,” says Farr.
“Everybody’s so obsessed with Route 66 when they think of American high-ways, that I kept thinking to myself, we have the longest intact highway in the country, that meanders through small town America just as it did in 1926 right here in our own backyards,” continues Farr, “yet Route 20 has always played second fiddle, and there was nothing
out there to preserve and promote its significance and history as a whole.”
This is what the Historic US Route 20 Association was created to do.
US Route 20 was born to be a trans-continental highway on Nov. 11, 1926, as the zero in 20 was meant to indi-cate, but was cut short of its Atlantic to Pacific route when the states of Montana, Idaho and Oregon were con-cerned that their roads through the mountains could not be maintained in the winter months, limiting year round travel. Route 20 therefore ended at the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. However, by 1940, those states upgraded their highways and by 1945, US 20 had made its way to just shy of the Pacific Ocean.
Historic US Route 20 in Massachusetts can be traced back as a Native American
trail used by the first settlers in Boston who explored westward in 1633. This path would soon gain the name the Boston Post Road, as finally laid out by Benjamin Franklin in 1737-54 to deliver mail from New York to Boston. Henry Knox brought fame to the road in the winter of 1775-76 when he transported and delivered a cannon and artillery from Ft. Ticonderoga, N.Y. to General Washington in Cambridge. This increase in artillery was eventually set up in Dorchester Heights and used to force the British regulars to evacuate Boston. The Post Road was renamed the Knox Trail after this event. These trails over time would meet up with the Jacob’s Ladder trail in the Berkshires to form the Albany – Boston Road, which became marked as New England Route 5 or the “Hubway.” A few years
prior to the Hubway, In 1912, the trans-continental Yellowstone Auto Trail was assigned to this same route. These auto trails were designed by businessmen and organizations to promote travel and road improvements to connect the nation to Yellowstone National Park on one route. The Auto Trail lasted until 1930 when it fell victim to the Great Depression. US 20 even gained a new name in 1932, when it became the George Washington Memorial Highway, as a tribute to the bicenten-nial of the birth of Washington. Today most call Route 20 the Post Road or Jacob’s Ladder with the others almost lost to history. With the completion of the Mass Pike (I-90), US 20 has become the less traveled route.
Upton Historical Society hosting program on history of Route 20
Winter sure does not want to let go this year. Every year around March 1, I start to drag my boat and trailer out of win-ter storage. It is not stored very far from my home, and I can work on some of the nec-essary repairs prior to opening day of trout fishing at Wallum Lake in Douglas! Looking at the boat every day as I step out of my house gives me a feeling that fishing in my boat is not far away.
This past week, I decided to do a little bit of ice fishing at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club pond. As I pulled up to the pond, there was a lone angler fishing, but I did not recognize the face. As I headed out to the area that I normally fish, I soon realized the lone fisher-man was Hunter Salvas, son
of Kurt Salvas and grandson of the late Ralph Salvas. I had watched Kurt Salvas grow up during many of my days at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club, and now I can watch Hunter, hunting & fishing as his dad and grandfather did. Three generations of the Salvas fam-ily, and they all enjoy hunting and fishing.
Kurt Salvas has done a great job bringing up his two boys in the Valley, and has also taught them the art of fly fishing. They all are well experienced fly fishing anglers for trout and enjoy saltwater fishing. As I spoke to the young angler he reflected on some of his enjoyable days fishing with his brother, dad and the late Steve Mercure , who passed away a few months ago. This writ-
er will also miss Steve, as he was a great friend and fishing buddy.
The trio spent a week with Steve in upstate New York fishing for salmon and brown trout in the spring of last year, even though they knew his health was failing. It was one of Steve’s last wishes to fish Lake Ontario before he died, as Steve was hooked on Lake Ontario fishing in his younger years, fishing with his broth-er Dick and his many friends. The Salvas family made it hap-pen! Great job, boys!
On March 16, the Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club will hold there annual steak dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Club house in Harrisville, R.I. It is one of the best meals in town. Don’t miss it. For more infor-mation, go to their Web site at www.WallumLakeRodgun.com. Be sure to check out all of the dates that are listed for skeet & trap shooting at the club. Non-members are encouraged to enjoy all of the ranges for shooting during scheduled events. They also have ladies and youngsters hours, and have experienced shooters eager to help improve their shooting skills. I think I will need to attend a couple of shoots after my hunting experi-ences this year.
The Whitinsville Fish &
Game club will hold their annu-al corned beef dinner on March 23, this year. The tickets are $12 each. Call the club early to reserve your tickets. They sell out early. Call 508-476-7204. Some of the best meals are pre-pared & enjoyed at local Rod & Gun Clubs.
This past week’s report for fishing in the valley had plenty of anglers catching large pick-erel, bass, and yellow perch on jig sticks and ice tilts. Shiners were the number one choice of bait. This week’s second pic-ture shows an impressive rain-bow trout this writer caught at the Uxbridge Rod & Gun club last week on a jig stick, and a Road Runner Jig, from one of a long list of Blakemore Co. products, baited with a live shiner. The Road Runner jig is an all around jig for
catching fresh & saltwater fish . They are great for catching fluke & seabass. The spin-ner that is affixed to the jig is the number one attractant. Go to their Web site at www.Blakemorelure.com and check out the wide range of tackle that they have available to anglers.
CAUTION: Ice on some ponds is not safe, while others are. With the snow cover, it is hard to tell ice thickness. It needs to be checked with an ice chisel for thickness ahead of every step you take. Parents should warn there family about the ice dangers, and to stay away from lakes, ponds and rivers with out adult supervi-sion!
Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them Rods Bending!
Hoping for spring
RALPHTRUE
The GreaT
OuTdOOrs
Model Railroad Clinic and Train Show coming to
WorcesterWORCESTER — The HUB Division,
Inc., of the National Model Railroad Association is holding a Model Railroad Clinics and Train Show on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The show will be held in the May Street Auditorium of Worcester State University, 280 May St., Worcester.
Featuring operating model rail-roads, train dealer tables and basic and advanced modeling clinics highlight-ed by a clinic with Joe Fugate, editor of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine. Admission is $8 for the day long pro-gram, and includes all clinics. Children under 12 are free. Great opportunities for both new and experienced modelers.
For more information, go to: www.hubdiv.org.
and reformed the group, this time with more than just the field in sight.
“We are making a push this time around for not just the field, but for the entire complex. A new track, new field,” he said.
Current issues throughout the entire complex, Labrie said, include dilapidat-ed bleachers and outdated lighting sys-tems, wooden poles that he believes will rot at the bases, flooding, grass unable to support the current amount of play, and more. All these concerns become safety concerns as well, he said, for ath-
letes and members of the community attempting to use the complex.
“That track is not only used by stu-dents, but from March to November on a nightly basis there are a couple dozen people walking and running. It’s a cen-ter point of the community,” Labrie said.
Another concern, he said, is that the field is a war monument, as it is named after John Whitin Lasell, who was killed in WWII.
“It’s a war monument that clearly needs a facelift,” he said. “We pay atten-tion to all other war monuments in town, rightfully so, and it’s time to do this one.”
Labrie said the group has spoken with a turf company that gave “solid numbers” to present to the various town boards. The project would be a property tax debt exclusion, with actual terms yet to be determined.
The group plans to meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the proj-ect and the finances behind it, and plans to host question and answer sessions at various locations in town, which will be advertised as they are planned.
More information on the group can be found on their Web site, www.friend-soflasell.com.
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off at the lab between 9 a.m. and noon on the Saturday of testing. Lab volunteers, who help test these samples for nutrients, conductivity, and turbidity, do not need to commit to helping each month and can be trained the first time they assist.
The Headwaters Team samples waterways from Worcester to Grafton and runs its testing lab out of Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester. The Rhode Island Team samples waterways from Woonsocket to Pawtucket and runs its lab out of the Blackstone River Watershed Council’s Education Center in Lincoln.
To volunteer as a field monitor, floater, or lab assistant, please contact Susan Thomas, Coordinator, BRC Volunteer WQM Program at 508-471-0988/ [email protected].
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8 • Blackstone Valley triBuneFriday, March 8, 2019
When it’s time to do your estate plan-ning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. You’ll have many questions: What sort of arrangements should I make? Who should get what? And when? How can you address these and other issues?
You’ll need to get some help. In draw-
ing up your estate plan, you will need to work with an attorney. And for guid-ance on the investments that can help fund your estate planning arrange-ments, such as a living trust, you can draw on the help of a financial advisor. You also may want to connect with a trust company, which can help facili-tate your estate plans and coordinate the activities of your legal and financial professionals.
Of course, you might think that only
the very wealthy need a trust company. But that’s not really the case – people of many income levels have long used these companies. As long as you have a reasonable amount of financial assets, you likely can benefit from the various services provided by a trust organiza-tion.
And these services can range from
administration of a variety of trusts (such as living trusts and charitable trusts) to asset-management services (bill-paying, check-writing, etc.) to safe-keeping services (such as providing secure vaults for jewelry and collect-ibles).
In short, using a trust company can
make things a lot easier when it’s time to plan and execute your estate. A trust company can help you in the following ways:
Avoiding family squabbles – It’s
unfortunate, but true: Dividing the assets of an estate can cause ill will and turmoil among family members. But a trust company can act as a neutral third party, thus minimizing any feel-ings of unfairness.
Providing greater control – When
you establish an arrangement such as a living trust, administered by the trust company, you can give yourself great control over how you want your assets distributed. For example, you can spec-ify that a certain child receive portions of your estate spaced out over several years – a move that may appeal to you if you think this child might not be ready to handle large sums all at once.
Saving time and effort – As men-
tioned above, when you work with a trust company, you can let it do all the “legwork” of coordinating your plans with your financial professional, tax advisor and attorney. And these profes-sionals are used to dealing with trust companies.
Gaining Protection – Trust compa-
nies assume fiduciary responsibility for your financial well-being – which means that your best interests will always be considered in each service and transaction performed.
You can choose from among a variety
of trust companies, large and small. Before choosing one, you may want to check out the services and fees of a few different firms. In any case, as you move toward that time of your life when estate planning becomes more essential, talk to your attorney, tax advisor and financial professional about whether using the services of a trust company might be right for you.
This article was written by Edward
Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please con-tact Dennis Antonopoulos, your local Edward Jones Advisor at 5 Albert St., Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832-5385 or [email protected].
Edward Jones, its employees and
financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regard-ing your situation.
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What are the most essential things in life? What can we absolutely not live without? Some would say health, love and laughter; others might value freedom, family and friends. Happiness, success and wealth might also make the list. But how about…bread, milk and toilet paper?
If you’ve ever been to a grocery store in the 24-hour period before a forecasted storm, you know that this is exactly what, apparently, constitutes the most important things in life.
It seems to happen every time: the weather forecasters predict the mam-moth storm of the century and within hours, a simple trip to the supermarket becomes an episode of a survival reality show. Shelves are emptied, there’s not a single cart available and people roam the aisles with a look of both deter-mination and desperation. The bread shelves are depleted; the milk cases are emptied; the paper products aisle is a wasteland (so to speak).
Our daily routines give life a shape and a focus, and when that routine is disrupted, we instinctively insulate ourselves with comforts and necessi-ties. Weather forecasters have a knack for triggering that instinct, but almost any “out of the ordinary” event can do the same thing (remember Y2K?)
If our day-to-day living is threatened in any way, however temporarily, we batten the hatches and lay in the pro-visions and huddle around our devices (all fully charged as a precaution) and wait for the impending doom.
Our long-term plans are put on hold in favor of making sure, immediately, that we have what it will take to get through The Storm. The focus is on managing, feeling safe and secure and not wanting to be caught without some essential thing. Toilet paper clearly makes that list for reasons that are very obvious; bread and milk are more of a head-scratcher but obviously symbolize comfort to many. In some households, beer and wine might be the focus; in others, potato chips or cookies.
While catastrophe-related incon-veniences are usually temporary, the build-in need for security, safety and comfort doesn’t waver. The empty store shelves prove that we are in good com-pany with one another during these events. Ultimately, everyone has some-thing that they can’t imagine being without, even for the duration of a storm.
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Spring will be here before you know it, and few simple pleasures compare to cruising down the highway with the fresh springtime breeze blow-ing in the open window. But do you really know how much that joyride is costing you in gas? And are you sure your tires are giving you your money’s worth? For answers to these questions, along with some springtime car washing tips, read on!
***Do you love highway driving with
the wind whipping at your hair? If so, it’s a pleasure you’ll pay for. Did you know driving with your windows all the way down at higher speeds, will waste 10 percent more gallons of gas than driving with them closed? The drag will cost you more in fuel, so avoid cranking the windows complete-ly until you’re at a slower pace.
***If your car has cruise control fea-
ture, use it. Not only will you give your accelerating foot a rest, you’ll save money too! Using cruise control will save you 5 to 10 percent of a gallon of gas on long trips!
***Want to conserve more gas? Just
use the overdrive shift as soon as your speed is high enough. It also acts as a fuel saver.
***Keeping tires properly inflated and
aligned equals gas savings. Periodic wheel alignments and keeping tires inflated to the maximum recommend-ed pressure really does improve your gas mileage, according to experts.
***According to a major tire company
approximately one third of all tires on the road are under inflated. These tires not only wear out quicker and but they are more at risk for a blow out. Since tires lose air at a rate of about a pound a month, it pays to periodically check your tires
***Not sure how to rotate your tires?
According to the experts, radial tires can be crossed from side to side in the rotation pattern. Bias ply tires should never be rotated from side to side, only front to back.
***Confused when it comes to using
your car air conditioner efficient-ly? Memorize this mantra: In town, turn it down; going fast, let it blast! According to cooling experts, when traveling 45 mph or less, you should open the windows or vents to create a steady airflow that’ll give your car a cool boost. When going faster than 45 mph, you should crank up the a/c instead. This method avoids the drag generated when windows are left open during high-speed travel.
***Believe it or not, tires driven at 70
m.p.h. wear out almost twice as fast as cars that go 55 mph. So it really does pay to slow down!
***
Here are some tips for the do it yourself car washer:
Experts claim you should wash your car every ten days, and especially after it rains or snows. Waxing is
recommended only every six months. ***From Consumer Reports: When rins-
ing, use a hose without a nozzle and let the water flow over the car from top to bottom. This creates a sheeting action that helps minimize pooling of water.
***Did you know more frequent waxes
are needed if your car is red, black or white? The reason for this is because these colors are more susceptible to acid rain and UV rays. And one of the most critical times to wash your vehicle is immediately after a rainfall. Even after the lightest rain shower, the water evaporates, but the acid remains on the vehicle’s finish.
***When you wash your car, be sure
to use a separate sponge to clean the wheels and tires. They may be coated with sand, brake dust, and other debris that could mar the car’s finish.
***Never wash your car when the body
is hot, such as immediately after driv-ing it or after it has been parked in direct sunlight for awhile. Heat speeds the drying of soap and water, making washing more difficult and increasing the chances that spots or deposits will form.
***If you need to get all the water off
the car, try using your leaf blower. It will blast water from even the tiniest crevices.
***Win Dinner for Two at the Publick
HouseYour tips can win you a great dinner
for two at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered into a random drawing. One winner per month will win a fabulous three course dinner for two at the renown restaurant, located on Route 131 across the town common in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dispensing tips, not inventing them (although I can take credit for some), I’m counting on you readers out there to share your best helpful hints!
Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has worked for you? Do you have a question regarding household or gar-den matters? If so, why not share them with readers of Stonebridge Press news-papers? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, MA 01550. Or E-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered into a draw-ing for dinner for two at the historic Publick House Inn.
Car care and tips
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Please support improvements to Lasell fieldTo the Editor:My name is John Battista, and I
coach the Northbridge High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer team. I also held the position of Treasurer on the Northbridge Youth Soccer Association Board for the past six years, as well as residing in Northbridge. I am writing today to advocate for support of a new turf surface and track at Lasell field.
The town of Northbridge has a limited number of athletic fields to accommodate all Youth, Middle School and High School sports. In perfect conditions these fields will see play seven days a week other than the winter months. Unfortunately, due to New England weather and overuse, many of the fields become dangerous and unplayable and need to be taken offline to rest them. This results in the remaining fields carrying an even heavier load until they too become too dangerous to play on.
In the Fall of 2018, one Soccer/Football field was shut down at the High School to let it rest. This result-ed in Boys and Girls HS soccer teams as well as Youth Soccer practicing on the Varsity Soccer Field. With a wet fall and the overuse, the Varsity Soccer Field quickly became too dan-gerous to even practice on, therefore all Varsity Soccer games were played at Lasell field. With multiple games being played on Lasell field every day, this field too quickly became nothing but dirt and mud. This resulted in games being cancelled including the
Boys and Girls Soccer homecoming games.
These conditions are extremely dangerous for our student athletes and I had to often caution the visiting team as well as my players to be care-ful when getting close to the sideline and track as I have witnessed many players slip, fall and sustain injuries. In addition to being dangerous, these conditions are embarrassing to the Town and residents of Northbridge.
In a year where the Boys’ Varsity Soccer team played well enough to receive a home playoff game, we were forced to play on Lasell field which was nothing but mud. The game was sloppy and dangerous. Players could not run or cut without sliding and falling. The end result was my goalie ultimately sustaining a concussion as an opposing player slid into him due to field conditions.
In my opinion, having the turf sur-face will fix the issue of unsafe fields to play on. You can play as many games and practices on turf fields without concern of creating an unsafe surface. This would allow for the remaining fields to see less play and remain safe and playable for all sports as well. Please join me in supporting the effort for the new turf surface and track on Lasell field.
sincerely,John battista
northbridge
DENNIS ANTONOPOULOS
Financial Focus
The “Trips Offered” section is for non-profit organizations and will run as space allows. Mail your information to Trips Offered, c/o Brendan Berube, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to [email protected].
CHURCH PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje
St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, airfare, luxury transportation, and breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration. Please contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski for trip details at [email protected] or you may call Proximo Travel directly for information and to register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370.
BRIMFIELD SENIOR CENTER
CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER
Trip Coordinator Dotti Murphy - Please call 978-424-7010
Sign up sheets & flyers available at the Senior Center / Flyers also available on our web page www.townofcharlton.net Click on Departments then click on Council on Aging/Senior Center
Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton
2019 Day Trips
March 12 (Tues) Celtic Angels of Ireland - Special St Patrick’s Day Show at the Venus de Milo Restaurant- $92.00
April 25 (Thurs) Dancing Dream - Abba Tribute Band - Music from Mama Mia and other hit songs - Davensport Yacht Club - $92.00
June 18 (Tues) 3 Redneck Tenors - Musical comedy with downhome laughs and big city music -Davensport Yacht Club - $92.00
July 16 (Tues) Lobsterbake at Fosters’s with Michael Minor singer, comedian, celebrity impression-ist and ventriloquist performing - $99.00
July 25 (Thurs) Gloucester Harbor Lobsterbake Cruise- fabulous day on the water with two dance floors, indoor& outdoor seating and buffet (1 lobster each) $119.00
August 28 (Wed) Ultimate Tribute Show - Experience some of the greatest hits from some of the greatest entertain-ers of all times - Lake Pearl, Wrentham - $92.00
Sept 17 (Tues) Atlantic City Boys - Four dynamtic lead singers perform an exciting mix of world class vocals and interactive comedy - Davensport Yacht Club - $92.00
Oct 2 (Wed) Simon Pearce Glassblowing Studio and King Arthur Factory - Fall foliage, tour glass blowing factory, and King Arthur facto-ry after lunch - $119.00
Oct 9 (Wed) New Hampshire Turkey Train - Foliage train ride, Harts Turkey Farm Luncheon, Mystery stop and sightseeing - $99.00
Nov. 14 (Thurs) Ricky Nelson Remembered - Ricky Nelson’s twin sons perform their father’s hit songs - Venus DeMilo, Swansea $95.00
Dec 3 (Tues) Johnny Mathis Christmas Tribute - Ultimate tribute to Johnny Mathis with Christmas songs and some of his biggest hits - Davensport Yacht Club -$92.00
2019 Overnight TripsJune 9 - 11 Bar Harbor, Boothbay
Harbor & Arcadia National Park - 3 days, 2 nights - $459pp double, $599 single
Sept 20 - 22 Lake George Balloon Festival - 3 days, 2 nights -$449pp dou-ble, $599 single
Please call Dotti Murphy at 978-424-
7010 for details if interested in any trips.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA
The Daughters of Isabella proudly present our 2019 Fantastic Worldwide Tours!
April 30-May 2: Atlantic City Resorts Casino $249
Atlantic City’s original casino! 7 a.m. Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. Slot play/$60 food credit/two Casino Revue shows. Right on the Atlantic City boardwalk!
May 19: Newport Rail $92
Enjoy beautiful Newport on an elegant luncheon train. 8 a.m. Southbridge, 8:30 a.m. Webster. Sightseeing & visit to the Brick Marketplace. Get on track for the Newport Rail!
June 9: Gloucester Lobster $102
New England’s finest cruise lobster luncheon! 8:30 a.m. Southbridge, 9 a.m. Webster. Enjoy a relaxing cruise & great cuisine with your friends. The best summertime trip ever!
July 14: Essex Steam Train $102
Great summertime tour in Connecticut. 9 a.m. Southbridge, 9:30 a.m. Webster. Delicious luncheon, train ride & Connecticut River cruise. Make tracks for the Essex Steam Train!
Aug. 11: Newport Playhouse Show & Lobster Fest $102
Special lobster feast! 8:30 a.m. Southbridge, 9 a.m. Webster. Terrifi “Funny Money” show & cabaret. Lobster feast & Newport’s best show!
Sept. 15-17: Atlantic City Resorts Casino $259
Atlantic City’s original casino! 7 a.m. Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. $25 slot play/$60 food credit/Casino Revue Show. Atlantic City! The ‘Shore’ Thing!
Oct. 6: NH Turkey Train $92
Scenic rail tour round Lake Winnipesaukee and lunch! 9 a.m. Southbridge, 9:30 a.m. Webster. Spectacular New England footage! New Hampshire awaits!
For reservations contact Jan Caouette at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable Catholic women’s organization
DUDLEY SENIORS
For information and reservations contact Evelyn Grovesteen at (508) 764-8254
Also next year, Sept.13-21, we will be going to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Included is transportation, lodging, 14 meals, guided tours of Acadia National park, Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island including Anne of Green Gables’ home, admission to King’s Landing Historical Settlement, admission to Hopewell Rocks, and a visit to St. John. Tips for driver and step-on guides are included. Games, drinks and snacks will be provided on travel days. Cost is $1065 pp/ double occupancy. Call Evelyn Grovesteen for info at (508) 764-8254
EAST BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER
For information and reservations, please contact Judy Shute (508) 867-9224
LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER
Contact Leicester Senior Center, Joan Wall, (508) 892-3967 for information and reservations.
Friday, January 18: Trip to Foxwoods Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Free buffet and $10 in free slot play.
Friday, February 15: Trip to Foxwoods Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Free buffet and $10 in free slot play.
Friday, March 15: Trip to Foxwoods Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Free buffet and $10 in free slot play.
Friday, April 19: Trip to Foxwoods Casino and Captain Jack’s. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. Cost is $79. Free buffet and $10 for free slot play. Choice of lobster or prime rib at Captain Jack’s.
Thursday, May 16: Trip to Newport Playhouse for “Clothes Encounter.” Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Cost is $89 for show, buffet and cabaret.
Monday-Thursday, June 1-13: Trip to Wildwood Crest & Cape May and a day at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Bus leaves at 7 a.m. Cost is $599, including driver’s tip and all one-day guides.
Friday, July 12: Trip to the Gloucester Lobster Cruise with clam bake and buf-fet aboard the ship. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Cost is $99. On the way home, we can enjoy ice cream at Kimball’s Farm.
Wednesday, Aug. 14: Trip to the Summer Theatre for “Saturday Night Fever” and Hart’s Turkey Farm. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $99.
Friday, Sept. 13: Trip to Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise. Buffet luncheon & scenic sights and a visit to Moulton Farm Market. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $99.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Trip to Twin Rivers and Wright’s Chicken Farm. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. $7 food credit and $10 slot play. Cost is $59.
MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY PARISH
SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, is offering the following trips. For more information, call Bernard Dube at (508) 885-3098.
IRELAND: September 9-22, 2019USA: SPLENDORS OF THE
NORTHWEST: May 20 to June 4, 2019JAPAN: March 26 to April 9, 2020JAPAN & CHINA: March 26 to April
22, 2020SPAIN & PORTUGAL: September
9-24, 2020
MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER1 River St., Millbury, (508) 865-9154
NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER
Phone: 508-234-2002
w w w . n o r t h -bridgemass.org/council-on-aging
SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or e-mail [email protected].
Trips are open
to the public! Make checks payable to the Southbridge Senior Citizens Association, payment due at sign up:
SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS 2019 TRIP SCHEDULE
OPEN TO PUBLICPAYMENT DUE AT SIGN UP
March 12, 2019 – Tuesday – Foxwoods $25 – 8:30 - AM bus.
For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach ride to the casino. You will have 5 hours at the casino to gamble or PLAY BINGO as the bus will leave Foxwoods at 3:30 PM.
You will receive $10 for gaming and $15 meal voucher.
April 30 - May 2, 2019 – Tuesday – Thursday - Atlantic City
You will get 2 nights on the board-walk. You also get a $25 in slot play and $60 food credit and see 2 stage shows. Trolley’s available.
For details call Jan at 508 887 2215
May 19, 2019 – Sunday – Newport rail tour.
Tour ocean drive: board the excur-sion scenic dinning car for a 90 minute tour along Narragansett bay. Enjoy a full course lunch on the train when you book give choice of meal - chicken Marcella - or Atlantic Cod.
For details call Jan at 508 887 2215
June 9, 2019 – Sunday – Gloucester Beaufort princess cruise.
Board the ship for a New England clam bake including clams, lobster chowder BBQ chicken and more fin-ish with chocolate mousse. Cruise the harbor for 2 1/2 hours with music on board. Visit the Salem visitor center and shops.
For details call Jan at 508 887 2215
July 23, 2019 – Tuesday - Mohegan Sun $25 - 10 AM Bus
For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach ride to the casino You will have 5 hours at the casino as the bus will leave Mohegan Sun at 4 PM. You will receive $10 for gaming and $15 meal voucher.
August 28, 2019 – Wednesday – Diamonds and Pearls the ultimate trib-ute show.
For $95 you will get a deluxe motor coach to Lake Pearl in Wrentham MA. where you will hear the music of Neil Diamond, Carol King, Janice Joplin and more. You have a choice of baked stuffed chicken or schrod
September 17, 2019 Tuesday - Atlantic City Boys For $95 you will get a deluxe motor coach to Danvers Yacht Club in Danvers MA. where you will hear the music of the Beach Boys, The Drifters, the Bee Gees and more. You have a choice of baked stuffed chicken or schrod.
October 8th - 15th , 2019 – ALL INCLUSIVE ARUBA Happily Full - I am taking names for standby on this trip and for 2020 trip
November 12, 2019 – Tuesday – Foxwoods $25 - 10 - AM bus.
For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach ride to the casino You will have 5 hours at the casino as the bus will leave Foxwoods at 4 PM. You will receive $10 for gaming and $15 meal voucher.
Trips are open to the public!Make checks payable to the
Southbridge Senior Citizens Association.
Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon senior center Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM or call 774 922 4049, or e-mail me [email protected]
FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE SENIORS
Presenting Dancing Dream, the Ultimate ABBA Tribute Band, Hear them perform the songs that you will be singing for days afterwards such as Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Fernando, Waterloo, Super Trouper, Knowing Me Knowing You, Name of the Game and of course Mamma Mia. The Dancing Dream Band will transport you back to a simpler time period of 1974 to 1982 as ABBA became one of the most suc-cessful groups in the history of pop-ular music. Their six number 1 hits were Fun, Inspiring and Uplifting. Be amazed with the Bands beautiful har-mony, elaborate costumes, and brilliant choreography.
Come along with us on Wednesday April 24th as we travel by Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to the Luxurious Danversport Yacht Club which is about one and a half hours drive from Sturbridge. Included with
the Bus and the Show, is a delicious Plated Luncheon of Stuffed Breast of Chicken, or Baked Schrod, Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, Dessert and Coffee/Tea.
Tickets are also available for those people who prefer to drive on their own. These Shows are open to the Public
ages 21 and over. For more information, please contact Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 or at [email protected].
The Best Impersonators of All the Biggest Stars
The Friends of the Sturbridge Seniors will travel to the Lake Pearl Banquet Facility in Wrentham to see the Edwards Twins on Sunday, May 19. The Edwards Twins are Las Vegas #1 Impersonators. See them as they dress and bring to life Sonny and Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Tom Jones, Andre Boccelli, Rod Stewart, Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and many more Stars. NBC Today Show says “It is One of the Most Extraordinary Shows We Have Ever Seen.”
For just $92, included is Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, a Lavish Sunday Brunch that has numerous Breakfast Foods and Lunch Food Choices, Cold Refreshments, Coffee, Tea as well as your Show Tickets. A number of my Friends have also seen the Edwards Twins on Cruise Ships and have told me these entertainers are Great! For Tickets or more informa-tion, please contact Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 or at [email protected].
ST. ANDREW BOBOLA PARISH
TRIP TO USA NATIONAL PARKS St Andrew Bobola Parish, is organizing a special TRIP TO THE NATIONAL PARKS 11 DAYS, May 12-23 2019. Total cost: $2,000
P I L G R I M A G E T O ISRAEL AND JORDAN St. Andrew Bobola Parish is organiz-ing a Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan March 17-28, 2019. All inclusive cost with breakfast, dinners is $3,190.
Please contact: 508-943-5633. Registration forms are available on the website: www.standrewbobola.com
UNION SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE CHAPTER 12
Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chapter #12, Southbridge, is sponsoring a vari-ety of excursions for all to enjoy in 2019. We are a non-profit family orient-ed Franco-American fraternal society since 1900. As always, you do not have to be a member to participate in any of the scheduled events. All are wel-come. Gift certificates purchased in any amount can be used by the recipient to any event at face value. For informa-tion or reservations contact Ted at (508) 764-7909.
20192019 is the Society’s 27th anniversary
in providing members and non-mem-bers alike the opportunity to experience excursions of a day or extended days. All are welcome to travel with our orga-nization.
April 27 — Dinner and concert with noted French-Canadian singer Josee Vachon. The Saturday evening event will take place at the La Salle Reception Center, 444 Main St., Southbridge. The cost and additional details to be announced soon. (508) 764-7909
May 4 — “A Spring Day in New York City” — to do as you wish — a day of sightseeing, shopping, visiting a museum, dining at a special restau-rant, attending a Broadway matinee performance or visit the 911 Fountains and the new museum via a ticket through 911museum.org. The possible activities are many. Departure from Southbridge is 6:30 a.m., and the return departure from New York City is 6:30 p.m. Included are comfort travel stops to and from New York City. The cost per person is $59. Reservation deadline is April 30. For early reservation and for infomraiton, please call (508) 764-7909. New York City is our 24th annual visit in 2019.
June 14 — “Evening at the Boston Pops” features a musical journey to European countries with a noted conductor leading the Boston Pops Orchestra, with each concert piece a selection of stirring 19th century anthems by Romantic-era composers, including Greig, Smetana, Strauss, Berlioz, Elgar, Wagner and Verdi. Each piece honors a particular nation, while the finale, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” (Europe’s official anthem) pays homage to the continent’s motto of “United in Diversity.” The concert is enhanced by a montage of evocative video images curated by Rick Steves, America’s lead-ing authority of extensive knowledge of European history and culture and of PBS frame. All considered, this prom-ises to be an extremely entertaining night, and please reserve early. The cost is $59 per person for the 8 p.m. con-cert, with reserved second balcony cen-ter seating and motor-coach transpor-tation. Departure is 5:30 p.m. from the RMV, La Rochelle Way in Southbridge. This is the 37th annual excursion to the “Pops.”
“One thing I’m great at is cap-turing people’s imagination. The biggest thing I need is the town to support me,” he said. “I’m tying to take things from my childhood that survived the test of time and say, ‘These things are still fun.’”
The location would be some-thing of which the town could be proud, he said, with the hope of drawing in a crowd from the many cars driving by each day.
“This is my way of celebrat-ing my daughter,” he added. “It would be very town focused; we
would use town electricians, car-penters, plumbers when he need them. The place is sitting in a wide open gravel lot where thou-sands of cars go by every day.”
Town Manager Adam Gaudette confirmed that the first step of the project would be to obtain approval from the Planning Board to locate the project in a flood plain before moving on to any other steps in the permitting process.
Northbridge Town Planner R. Gary Bechtholdt II said a site plan application was sub-mitted to the Planning Board, and the board is scheduled to begin its review on Tuesday,
March 12. Due to proximity to Arcade Pond, the Conservation Commission will also need to review.
“It my understanding, accord-ing to the Inspector of Buildings, the site location is also with-in the limits of the floodplain and as such will require review/approval from the Zoning Board in accordance with the town’s zoning bylaws,” he added. More information and updates on Lovey’s permitting prog-ress and business plan can be found on Facebook by searching “Lovey’s Garden Marketplace.”
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BY KEN POWERSSPORTS CORRESPONDENT
NORTHBRIDGE — With a couple more clutch fourth-quarter baskets and another defensive stop or two, the Northbridge High boys’ varsity basketball team would have been the author of argu-ably the most dramatic come-back in high school basketball this season.
Instead, after digging them-selves into an 11-point halftime deficit against Sutton High in its Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament quarterfinal round game, the Rams were only able to get as close to the Sammies as one possession the remainder of the game.
In the end Sutton made enough free throws down the stretch — not many, but enough — to hold off Northbridge and win the game, 53-47, in front of a standing room only crowd
at Veterans Memorial Field House on Friday March 1.
Northbridge, the No. 2 seed, finished its season 19-4. With the win seventh-seeded Sutton (16-7) moved on to the semi-final round where it played sixth-seeded Dover-Sherborn Regional March 5 at WPI’s Harrington Auditorium.
“I think their defense was the difference in the game,” Northbridge head coach Aaron Katz said afterward. “We hav-en’t really had that much of an issue scoring all year, but they really put the clamps on us defensively. They knew what we liked to do and they got to the spots we liked before we did.
“They dictated the game defensively,” Katz continued. “They took us out of what we like to do and we could never really recover until the end. We knew they were a big
rebounding team and that they hit the offensive glass really nice. They didn’t let us get into the paint like we wanted to, either.”
Northbridge took a brief 2-0 lead 23 seconds into the game on a jumper by senior Dillon Padula (eight points), but Sutton answered with eight straight points to take an 8-2 lead. The Rams rallied, however, and thanks to a pair of free throws and a drive by freshman Cam Boucher (seven points) and a drive by senior Robbie Cannon (four points) the game was tied, 8-8.
Sutton led, 10-8, after the first quarter and the game was back and forth for the first four minutes of the second quarter. Northbridge pulled to within a basket at 16-14 on a put-back by senior Jed Wermuth (four points). The Sammies, howev-er, scored the final nine points of the period to take a 25-14 lead into halftime.
Rams’ senior Sean Rosenlund (16 points) scored the first five points of the third quarter on a drive to the basket and a left-side 3-pointer to cut
the Northbridge deficit to six, 25-19, with 6:53 left in the peri-od. Sutton, however, slowly and methodically rebuilt their lead through the remainder of the quarter, leading 36-27 as play entered the final frame.
Northbridge again started fast, scoring the first six points of the fourth period — on a 3-pointer by junior Zach Pryor (six points) and a three-point play by Rosenlund — to pull to within one possession, 36-33, with 6:50 remaining in the game.
After Sutton head coach Andy Niedzwiecki called tim-eout and calmed his team, Sammies’ junior Bryson Grenon (a game-high 24 points, 13 in the fourth quarter) scored on a drive through the lane to push the Sutton lead to five, 38-33, with 6:33 to play.
Northbridge — despite Sutton shooting 11-for-30 from the free throw line and just 6-for-17 in the final four min-utes of the fourth quarter — was never able to get closer than four points for the remain-der of the game.
Katz was not surprised his
team rallied in the second half.“When you have 10 seniors
on a team you’re not going to just lie down,” Katz said. “In the last minute we had a couple of shots to make it a one posses-sion game. We were down four with the ball at one point.
“I expected nothing less from my guys; I knew they would fight to the very end. That just comes with the territory,” Katz continued. “We talked a lot the last couple of weeks about how putting a team down is never an easy thing. My guys have a lot of pride and they showed it; I’m proud the way they fought until the end.”
About a half-mile down Linwood Ave., the Whitinsville Christian School’s boys’ var-sity basketball team was also hosted a playoff game in the Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament. There, the third seeded Crusaders suffered a 43-28 loss to No. 6 Dover-Sherborn Regional in the quarterfinals. Whitinsville Christian finished with a record of 17-5 and DS will next play against Sutton.
Sutton slowly but surely puts away Rams in District quarterfinal
Down LinwooD Ave., CrusADers ALso Lose in pLAyoffs
Jason Mckay photos
Northbridge’s Cam Boucher surges ahead of a Sutton defender while going in for a layup.
Northbridge’s Robbie Cannon lets a 3-pointer fly just over the reach of a Sutton defender.
Zach Pryor of Northbridge works his way around a Sutton defender.
NORTHBRIDGE — Linwood Ave. was a busy road on Tuesday, Feb. 26 as the Northbridge High and Whitinsville Christian School’s boys’ varsity basketball teams earned home games in the first round of the Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament.
The Rams earned the No. 2 seed in the bracket and hosted No. 15 Littleton High, while the Crusaders were ranked third and took on No. 14 Oakmont Regional.
Luckily for these Blackstone Valley teams, they both left their home gymnasi-ums winners. Northbridge took care of the Tigers, 70-50, at the Veterans Memorial Field House, while Whitinsville Christian held on against the Spartans, 59-51, at the Nehemiah Center.
The Rams (19-3) and Crusaders (17-4) then hosted games again on Friday, March 1. Northbridge took on No. 7 Sutton High, while Whitinsville Christian did battle with No. 6 Dover-Sherborn Regional.
How THey GoT THere
Northbridge, Whitinsville Christian both win postseason openers
Bryan Downing of Northbridge moves the ball over to his right to be able to shoot a layup away from the reach of a Littleton defender.
Jason Mckay photos
Northbridge’s Dillon Padula blows by a Littleton defender while on his pursuit to the basket.
Whitinsville Christian’s Justin Vander Baan uses his height advantage to easily shoot over an Oakmont defender.
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BY KEN POWERSSPORTS CORRESPONDENT
UPTON — Blackstone Valley Tech (BVT) girls’ varsity basketball head coach Britt Kahler, with just four players return-ing from last year’s team, came into this season with many questions about how the year would play out, but one stood out head-and-shoulders above the rest — what will be the identity of our team?
The Beavers spent almost the entire regu-lar-season finding that identity and it is this: BVT is a balanced-scor-ing team that has a core of players who are willing to step into the spotlight in the biggest moment of a game and take the shot that can mean the differ-ence between winning and losing.
“Having a balanced scoring attack has really been a strength for us all season, but finding that player or players who will step up when the game’s on the line and take the big shot, that was a struggle for us for a while,” Kahler said. “And, at times, nobody would step up. We lost a big game against AMSA [the Advanced Math and
Science Academy] that we shouldn’t have lost because of that inconsis-tency and that loss pretty much gave the [Colonial Athletic League] title to Monty Tech.
“But we learned from that loss,” Kahler said. “It’s been fun to watch the team since then because now they’re all stepping up. If they’re open they’re going to shoot it; if they’re not open they’re going to pass off to a teammate. For us there’s still not one key clutch-time girl, but now we have various weapons we can use at those times.”
The balanced scoring part of BVT’s identity was on display Saturday, March 2, at the Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick Competition Center during the fourth ranked Beavers’ 55-21 disman-tling of No. 12 Notre Dame of Tyngsborough in a Central Mass. Division 4 Tournament quarterfinal round game. Before that, BVT easily dispatched No. 13 Parker Charter in the tournament’s first round, 59-32, back on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Junior captain Gabby Muscatell led the way versus Notre Dame, scor-ing-wise, with a game-high 10 points. She was
followed in the scoring column by sophomore Madison Magri (nine points), junior captain Victoria Russian (eight), freshman Emma Ballard (eight) and junior Sage Hurteau (seven). Russian also found time to grab eight rebounds, while Magri recorded five steals.
With the win Blackstone Valley Tech (15-6) advanced to the semifinal round of the tournament where it faced top-seeded Monty Tech on Wednesday, March 6 at Clark University’s Kneller Athletic Center. Notre Dame finished its season 12-10.
The game was never in doubt. The Beavers led, 15-1, after the first quar-ter and 34-5 at halftime. BVT pushed its lead to 34 points (46-12) as played entered the fourth quar-ter.
“We definitely wanted to start fast. Starting slow has kind of been a weak-ness of ours all season,” Kahler said. “In our last game, against Parker, we scored 41 points in the first half. We kind of felt like a different team; you could feel it. Tonight we came in with the same goal — show up ready
and score in the first half and we did that.
“I’ve talked with the team a lot this year about not being ready at the start. We really struggled with that for a while,” Kahler continued. “Last month we played in the Maynard Tournament and the State Vocational Tournament and that was the turning point for us. We started to play a whole game, start to fin-ish, in those tournaments and we’ve continued doing that.”
Kahler believes the Beavers’ slow starts had to do with the team’s lack of experience.
“We were a complete-ly new team and it took us a really long time to figure each other out. It also took us a really long time to figure out each individual’s role,” Kahler said. “And, it took us a while to figure out how to put a whole game togeth-
er.“The good news is, the
last couple of weeks, I think we’ve figured it all out,” Kahler added. “I’m
excited because I think we’re peaking and play-ing our best basketball of the season now when it matters the most.”
Blackstone Valley Tech playing best basketball in District wins over Parker, Notre Dame
Mathew S. Plamondon photos
Blackstone Valley Tech’s Emma Ballard looks to make a pass against the Notre Dame defense.
Brianna Carroll (10), Victoria Russian (5) and Emma Ballard (2) of Blackstone Valley Tech all converge on Notre Dame’s Natalie Kelleher.
Blackstone Valley Tech’s Victoria Russian disrupts the shot of Natalie Kelleher of Notre Dame.
BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — First-year Blackstone Valley Tech boys’ varsity basketball head coach Brew Cupid admits that he “always roots for the underdog.” And the Beavers were just that when they played at Bay Path Regional in the first round of the Central Mass. Division 4 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Valley Tech was the 10th seed in the tournament and the Minutemen were ranked seventh. Bay Path also beat the Beavers in the lone regular season meeting.
But BVT hung tough. They trimmed a 20-11 deficit at the end of the first quarter into an anyone’s game scenario
at halftime as they trailed by a bucket, 25-25. The Beavers then tied the score nearing the end of the third quarter, 35-35, but they could never get over the hump.
Bay Path ultimately emerged victori-ous, 58-47.
“A lot of times underdogs aren’t expected to win. This team has proved that they are winners. Believe it or not, this is the first time this season that they’ve had a losing record,” said Cupid.
Valley Tech finished its season with a record of 10-11.
Cupid was a fan of the way his team — the entire team — competed.
“It was an opportunity for us to get back in the game, regardless of who was on the court. Every player is expected to play within the scheme, but also use their skill level to put us in position to compete,” he said.
In total, seven players scored and eight pulled down at least one rebound. Leading the charge were Chris Machione (10 points), Scott Mackay (9 points, 9 rebounds), Jimmy McGilloway (8 points, 13 rebounds) and Ryan Brown (8 points).
Machione pulled the Beavers even with Bay Path for the first time as the third quarter was winding down. He faked a 3-pointer, drove to the basket and made the bucket while drawing the foul. That made it 35-35, but the Minutemen scored the quarter’s final four points and then won the scoring in the final frame, 19-12, to win by 11. Valley Tech was 6-14 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter.
Nonetheless, Cupid had an emphat-ic statement about the state of boys’ basketball in the Valley: “The future of Blackstone Valley Tech boys’ basket-ball is bright,” he said.
Cory Cotton was the prime reason for Bay Path’s victory. He shook off a slow
start and finished with a game-high 28 points. Twelve of those points came in the fourth quarter and he finished with six made 3-pointers, including two in the final frame.
“Cory Cotton is a shooting assassin and as basketball historians know, shooting assassins will shoot the ball
regardless of the scheme against him. We threw man at him, we threw zone traps, we threw face guards — he is quite the player,” Cupid said of Cotton.
The Minutemen then lost to No. 2 Hopedale High (18-3) in the tournament quarterfinals, 84-58, to finish with a record of 16-6.
Beavers take underdog role into Districts, but fall to Bay Path
Nick Ethier photos
Blackstone Valley Tech’s Scott Mackay pulls down an offensive rebound in the paint.
Blackstone Valley Tech’s Josh Mateo slashes through two Bay Path defenders and to the basket.
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Northbridge hockey advances, while local basketball teams bow out
Thursday, Feb. 28Central Mass. Division 3 Girls’ Basketball
Quarterfinals(3) Millis 53, (6) Northbridge 36 — A strong season
was had by the Rams, but they ran into a tough one-loss Mohawks team. Northbridge made it to the quarterfi-nals by edging past No. 11 Ayer-Shirley Regional, 46-40, in the tournament’s first round on Monday, Feb. 25. The Rams finished their campaign with a record of 17-5.
Wednesday, Feb. 27Central Mass. Division 3A Boys’ Ice Hockey
Quarterfinals(4) Northbridge 3, (5) Littleton 1 — The Rams kept
their season alive by beating the Tigers. Northbridge (13-7-1) will now have a chance to get to the District title game with a semifinal round tilt versus top seeded Worcester (16-3-1), to be played Tuesday, March 5 (after press time.)
Central Mass. Division 4 Girls’ Basketball First Round(3) Maynard 51, (14) Whitinsville Christian 33 — The
Crusaders narrowly reached District play but saw their season end there. The Tigers took care of Whitinsville Christian as the Crusaders finished 10-11.
Tuesday, Feb. 26Central Mass. Division 3 Boys’ Basketball First Round(6) Dover-Sherborn 58, (11) Uxbridge 34 — A loss by
the Spartans ended their season with a record of 12-9. Uxbridge still had success by qualifying for both post-season tournaments, the Districts and the Clark.
Postseason scoreboard
Douglas wins once, loses next in District Tournament play
DOUGLAS — The Douglas High girls’ varsity basketball team went 1-1 in the Central Mass. Division 4 Tournament, winning its opening round game before falling in the quarterfinals.
After a 12-8 regular season, the Tigers were rewarded with the No. 8 seed in the bracket. Douglas hosted No. 9 AMSA (the Advanced Math and Science Academy) on Wednesday, Feb. 27 and went home winners, 38-32. The Tigers then traveled to top ranked Monty Tech in the quarterfinals. There, Douglas’ season ended on Saturday, March 2 following a 62-35 setback to the Bulldogs.
The Tigers finished their season with a record of 13-9.
Jason Mckay photos
Douglas’ Alexa Gresian looks for a teammate to pass to while being guarded by AMSA’s Diana Bibinski.
Allie Benedict of Douglas blows by AMSA defender Allison Cash while inching closer to the basket.
Even with a pair of AMSA players defending, Douglas’ Melina Schilling shoots a deep 3-point attempt.
Jen Walker of Douglas avoids having the ball get too close to AMSA defender Allison Cash while going in for a layup.
Douglas’ Morgan Berthiaume has plenty of time and space to let a 3-pointer fly.
Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9
PILGRIM SOUL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS “A SKULL IN CONNEMARA”: 7:30 p.m., GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville. Dark Irish comedy. Each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery to make way for the new arrivals. As the time approach-es for him to dig up those of his own late wife, strange rumors regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years ago gradually begin to surface. Tickets: $20, $18 for teens under 18 and seniors over 64, $16 for groups of 10 or more. For reservations, call (508) 296-0797. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10
MAPLE DAYS GROUP TOURS: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge. Guided tours for groups available by pre-reg-istration. Park staff and volunteers take you through the art and science of producing maple syrup. Identify maple trees, see trees being tapped, participate in gathering sap, and visit the steamy sugar house to watch syrup being made. Tours include both indoor and outdoor elements. Please dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footwear for a short walk, up to half a mile. Program is free for all ages. Pre-registration is required by March 7; first come, first served. Program runs rain, snow or shine, but may be modified.
Sunday, March 10PILGRIM SOUL PRODUCTIONS
PRESENTS “A SKULL IN CONNEMARA”: 2 p.m., GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville. Dark Irish comedy. Each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery to make way for the new arrivals. As the time approach-es for him to dig up those of his own late wife, strange rumors regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years ago gradually begin to surface. Tickets: $20, $18 for teens under 18 and seniors over 64, $16 for groups of 10 or more. For reservations, call (508) 296-
0797. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Thursday, March 14BLACKSTONE VALLEY GARDEN
CLUB: Today’s topic will be “Making a Tufa Trough,” and the speaker will be Tina Bemis. Tina and her husband own Bemis Farm Nursery, a destina-tion garden center in Spencer. She will demonstrate how to make a succulent trough garden beginning with the mak-ing of a hypertufa trough. Hypertufa is a compound which mimics the look of old hewn stone, and its appearance improves with age. Tina will then fill the trough with small succulents to create a stunning composition which will go home with the lucky raffle win-ner. The meeting will be held at the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, 61 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, at 7 p.m. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building with access off Church Street by Dominos Pizza. There will be a guest fee of $5 for non-members of the club. Come and enjoy a great eve-ning with us.
ONGOING EVENTS & INFORMATION
KUNDALINI YOGA: We are pleased to announce the winter schedule. The Wednesday morning yoga class is from Jan. 9 to Feb. 27 (10-11:15 a.m.). This eight-week session is offered at St. Peter’s Parish Center in Northbridge. Participants may pay for the entire session or attend as a walk-in student. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry at St. Peter’s Parish. For more infor-mation visit: http://kundaliniyogacma.wix.com/site or call 508-234-4185. All are welcome to join our caring yoga community.
NEED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE? The Salvation Army is here to help serve emergency needs in the Blackstone Valley area. Services include assistance with food, clothing, utility payments and heating needs. To find out how we can help with your emergency needs, call 508-342-7122. Leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned.
YOGA CLASS: Carol Dearborn, certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, will offer a weekly All Levels Yoga class and a Yogalates class at the First Congregational Church of Millbury in
Fellowship Hall, located at 148 West Main St. Proceeds will benefit the Church. Classes will run every Friday from Oct. 12 to Nov. 16; 4:15-5:15 pm, All Levels Mat/Chair Yoga, Drop-in Fee $5, $3 Seniors and 5:30-6:45 pm, Yogalates (combines the best of two exercise regimes-Yoga and Pilates) Drop- in Fee $8, $5 for Seniors. Both classes are struc-tured to make you feel revitalized in body and mind and accessible to ALL LEVELS of fitness. For more informa-tion please contact Carol Dearborn at 508-756-5478 or [email protected].
FREE WILL DINNERS: The First Congregational Church of Sutton, 307 Boston Road, presents its monthly free will offering of open seating dinners 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. All welcome. Dinners served with bread, beverage and des-sert. For information, call 865-6914.
SENIOR BREAKFAST: St. John’s Episcopal Church Senior Breakfast held first Friday of the month 8-9 a.m. at the church, 3 Pleasant St., off Route 122A, Sutton, and is handicapped accessible. Suggested donation is $5. For informa-tion, call Cyndy Rogers, (508) 529-4437.
PARENT SUPPORT: Parent Support Group in Millbury sponsored by Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free and confidential Parent Support Group on the second (workshop) and fourth (sharing) Friday of the month 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Millbury Public Library. Call PPAL (508) 767-9725 for information. PPAL is a statewide net-work of parents and professionals and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.
CARING: The Caregivers Group meet in the library at the Northbridge Senior Center fourth Tuesday of month 3-4 p.m. If currently caring for a family member or close friend, come and join others who share your compassion.
AL-ANON: A “Serenity on The Hill” Al-Anon step meeting held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. Support group for family and friends of problem drinkers. Newcomers wel-come. For information: 508-366-0556.
YOGA GROUP: join the Sunshine Yoga Collaborative in our mission to bring community based yoga to Uxbridge and the surrounding communities! Classes are appropriate for just beginning to
advanced student. Class is Sunday 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Alternatives, Unlimited, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Extra yoga mats, but most bring their own. $5 donation per class, which given to local organization. Visit Facebook: Sunshine Yoga Collaborative.
RECOVERY: Every Monday, Celebrate Recovery, a Biblically based step program designed to heal a wide variety of habits and harmful behaviors, such as drug dependency, abuse, eating disorders, depression, anger, pornogra-phy, broken relationships. Group meets every week in two-part session, an open group followed by gender-specific small share groups. Starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9. Come at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and conversation. Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville, (508) 234-5268, ext. 14, or email [email protected].
BREAKFAST: The John 21 Community Breakfast at St. Patrick’s Church has been established as a response to the needs of many peo-ple in our community. Breakfast will continue each and every Saturday 8-10 a.m. in the Parish Center, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville. Our mission is to serve a nutritious breakfast, free of charge, every Saturday morning in the spirit of community fellowship and hospital-ity. Teams of volunteers prepare and serve breakfast on a rotating basis. All welcome. For information contact min-istry coordinator at [email protected]. To make a donation contact St. Patrick’s rectory at 508-234-5656.
Legos Club: first and third Mondays of each month, ages six and up 3-5 p.m. at Whitinsville Social Library. Information about programming, visit the library’s website www.northbridge-mass.org/whitinsville-social-library.
PROJECT KIBBLE: In this tight econ-omy, it can be tough to make ends meet. What about your four-legged friends? Project Kibble collects donations of pet food and supplies and distributes them to local food pantries. We accept dog and cat food, kitty litter, small rodent and fish food. All donations must be unopened and unexpired. For more information contact [email protected] or call Christine 508-234-8131.
12-STEPS FOR OTHERS: Adult Children of Alcoholics 12-step support group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Hopedale Unitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St. For information, Rose at (508) 234-9004.
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Patricia A Flynn, age 72, of Port St John, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Edward M Poe Care Center. A native of Worcester, MA and came to the Port St John area in 1994
from Mass. She had many careers during her life but was last a real estate agent before retiring and leaving Mass. Once retiring she began oil painting and spent many hours creating special paintings as well at many other crafts. She was a catholic by faith and taught the catechism as well as leading a cub scout den. She had also been a CNA and during her younger years was a
model in New York. She was especial-ly devoted to her family and loved her pets.
She is survived by Husband, John J, III; children: John J (Beverly) IV, Craig, Matthew (Diane), Koreen Williams, and Craig’s fiancee, Chrissy Swedis all of Port St John; brother, Alfred (Renee) Vincent of Lee, MA; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions Titusville Chapel.
To share your memories of Patricia or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit our website. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, www.newcomertitusville.com, is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia A Flynn, 72
UXBRIDGE- Marjorie (Howard) Reed, 96, of Uxbridge and formerly of St.
Louis, MO returned to her heavenly home after a short illness on Thursday Feb. 28, 2019 in Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge.
Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God support-ed her in her struggle and ultimately gave
her peace. She was the wife of the late Maurice W. Reed who died in 1994.
Born in 1922 in Wallins Creek, KY, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Hunt) Howard
and was a graduate of Wallins Creek High School.
Marjorie was blessed with a loving family. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and card games.
She is survived by her sons, Warren and his wife Susan Reed of FL, Timothy and his wife Deborah Reed of MO and Jere and his wife Carolyn Reed of MO; a daughter, Cheryl and her husband Roger Harper of Uxbridge; grandchil-dren David, Kathleen, Shannon, Stacey, Jessica, and Rebecca, and great-grand-children Connor, Adam, Wesley, Lilly, Zachery, and Winston. She was preced-ed in death by her son Scott Reed.
Funeral services will be private. www.bu mafunera lhome.com
Marjorie H. Reed, 96
SOUTHBRIDGE- Glenn F. Conlon, 46, died Monday, February 25, 2019, after being stricken ill at work.
He is survived by his children Cody Conlon of Southbridge, Glenn Conlon, Jr. of Clinton,
Kiersten Soto and her husband Moises of Worcester, and 3 grandchildren Ashton, Amelia, and Marcus. His par-ents Russell Conlon of Whitinsville, and Marie Picard of Worcester, his longtime partner Carla Salvatore
of Southbridge, and a brother Todd Conlon of Worcester, many nieces and nephews.
He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on May 21, 1972. He was a truck driver for MBI Trucking Company for many years.
Calling hours will be Saturday, March 9, 2019, from 11AM - 12pm (Noon) at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 , with a prayer service at Noon with Pastor Pedro Ortiz officiating. Burial will be private.
www.sansoucy funeral.com
Glenn F. Conlon, 46
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10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! 9,000’ Level Lot! 2,300’ Custom Contemp Colonial! Built 2015! Like New! Open Flr Plan! Custom Granite Kit w/Island, Stainless Appliances, Gas Range, Soft Close Cabinets & Recessed Lights!
Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm, Stone Gas Frplc Surrounded by Custom Cabinetry, Recessed Lights & Ceiling Fan! Dining Area w/Custom Ceiling! Full Bath w/Granite Vanity & Custom Tile Shower! Laundry Rm! “Wood Look” Tile Floors throughout the First Floor! 2nd Flr Features 3
Comfortable Bdrms w/2 Being Waterfront! Lake Facing Master w/Slider to Deck, Hrdwds, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet & Bthrm Access! Lake Facing Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Dble Closet & Door to
Deck! 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds & Dble Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Dble Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! C/Air! Gas Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00
THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! Appealing 9 Room Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! Applianced Granite Kitchen! Dining & Fireplaced Living Rm w/Hardwoods!
17x18 Cathedral Ceiling Great Rm w/Tile Floor! 3 or 4 Bedrooms, 3 w/Hardwoods! Fireplaced Family Rm! Updated Full Bath! 1.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Garage! Recent
Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! Convenient to 395 in both Directions, Close to Raceway Golf Course & Thompson Speedway! $244,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 130 Killdeer Island - North Pond! West Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 6 Rm 3 Season Home! Add Heat
& Use Yr Round! Great Potential! 4 Bdrms w/Hrdwds, 2 Lake Facing! Frplc Liv Rm w/Lake Views! Spacious Kit & Dining Area! 2
Baths! 55’ of Sandy Beach! $475,000.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 39 Bates Point! Panoramic Views of South Pond! Southern Exp! Park Like Grounds! Extensive Patio, Paver Walkways & Perennial Gardens! 18X24 Covered Composite Deck, w/Vinyl Railings! 90’ U-Shaped Dock! Beautiful 7 Rm A/C’D Ranch!
14,549’ Level Lot! Lake Facing Cathedral Ceiling Great Rm w/Gas Frplace, Maple Hrdwd Flrs, Custom Granite Wet Bar w/Maple Cabinetry! Applianced Granite Kit w/Maple Cabinets & Porcelain Tile Flr! Formal Din Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight & Birch
Flooring! 20’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Ceiling Fans, Walk-in Closet & Dble Closet! Bthrm w/Travertine Flr, Dble Granite Vanity, Custom Tile Shower, Linen Closet & Cathedral Ceiling w/Skylight! Entry Foyer/Mud Rm w/Tile Floor! Finished Walk-out Lower Level w/2 Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! Liv Area w/Wet Bar & Frig! Full Bathrm! Laundry Rm! Work Shop & Storage! 26X32 Detached Garage
w/2 Stalls & 2nd Flr Storage! Start Packing! $749,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 50 West Point Rd! Killdeer Island! Stunning 4,700’ Entertainers Dream! Magnificent Sunsets! Built 2016, It Has It All! Expansive 2 Story Foyer! Cherry Cabinet Kit w/Oversized Center Isl, Dble Oven, High End Appliances and Walk-in Butler’s Pantry! Din Rm w/Wet Bar, Sliders to 14x30’ Deck! Bright & Airy Liv Rm Overlooking the Lake, Custom Built Cabinets, Gas Frplc! 1/2 Bath + Laundry Nearby! An ELEVATOR to Service All 3 Floors! Glorious Stairway leads up to 3 Spacious Bdrms each with their Own Private Baths! Luxurious Master w/Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet + Private Balcony! Expansive Master Bath, Soaker Tub & Large Tile Shower! Walk-up Attic w/Expansion Possibilities! Lower Level boasts Full Kit, 1/2 Bath, Lake Facing Fam Rm, Media/Exercise Rm + Lake Facing Bdrm w/Frplc & Private Bath! Slider to Patio! 13 Individual Splits to Control Rm Temps! Oversized 2 Car Garage! This Home is Loaded w/Quality & Detail! Quick Closing No Problem! Don’t Delay! $1,199,000.00
THOMPSON – 36 Logee Rd! QUADDICK RESERVOIR! Ideal Yr Rd 6 Rm, 2 Bdrm,
2.5 Bath Ranch Built in 04! 80’ Waterfront! 10,669’ Lot! 40’ Deck! Granite Kit! Lake
Facing Liv Rm, Bdrms & Fam Rm! Master Bath! “Buderus” Oil Heat! Generator! Boat
Dock & Ramp! 99 Year Lease, $4,300/yr! $329,900.00
DOUGLAS – 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake & Laurel Lake! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! 471’ Road Frontage! Beautiful Private Setting! 27X96’, 2,688’ Custom Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwds! Spectacular, Open, Frplcd, Cedar
Cathedral Ceiling, Sky Lighted Great Rm Highlights Home! Custom Island Kit! Lake Facing Master! 2.5 Baths! All Closets are Cedar! 96’ Screened Porch! Plus 36X72’ 2
Story Heated Boat House/Garage w/5 Rm Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Bthrms! 5 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! Year Round Country Waterfront Retreat! $599,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet
Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Baths! 2nd Level w/2nd Master Bdrm & Bath! Recent C/Air! Attached Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach!
$324,900.00
OXFORD – 28 Brown Rd! Country Setting Yet Close to Everything! 6 Rm Split
set on 1.32 Acres w/Beautiful Pastoral Views! Recent Applianced Quartz Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! Recent Wood Laminate Flooring Throughout! 2 Full
Baths! New Furnace! Recent 3 Car Garage! $319,900.00
DUDLEY – 73 Tracy Rd! Majestically Perched on a Knoll, 1.47 Acres Beautifully Landscaped, Spacious 2,252’ 8 Rm Colonial! Stainless Applainced Eat-in Country Kit w/Center Isl, Pantry Closet,
Recessed Lighting, Tile Flr & French Dr to Deck! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr & Classic 3 Windowed Bumped-out Wall! Entry Foyer! Formal Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! The Fireplaced Family Rm w/Wide
Plank Hrdwd Flr will Keep the Family Close! Side Entry Hall Dble Closet, Half Bath w/Laundry Closet! Upstairs 4 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 w/Wall to Wall all w/Plenty of Closet Space! 18’Master Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Ceiling Fan, Walk-in Closet, Master Bath w/Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! Off the Hrdwd
Hall the 2nd Full Bath w/Dble Sinks, Granite Vanity, Tile Flr & Linen Closet! Breezeway Attached 2 Car Garage! Quick Closing Possible, Start Packing! $349,900.00
PUTNAM – 48 Smith St! 2 Family! 3/8 Rooms! 1/4 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! Major
Rehab 2005 – Roof, Gutter & Downspouts, Vinyl Siding, Windows, Entry Doors! 2018
Electric Heat Conversion! Gas Hot Water! Off Street Parking! Garage! Town Services!
$129,900.00
DUDLEY – 13 Oakwood Ave! Mason Road Area! 7 Rm Cape! HARDWOOD
FLOORS Throughout! Home Offers Quaint Kitchen, Open Concept Dining & Living
Rm! 3 Bedrooms! Full Tile Bath! 2 1st Floor Bdrms! 2nd Flr Bdrm! Walk-in Cedar Closet!
Breezeway to Garage! $205,000.00
OXFORD – 8 Vine St! Ideal 6 Rm Ranch! Move-in Condition! Freshly Remodeled Granite Kit w/New Cabinets, SS Appliances w/Gas Range, New Fusion Enhanced Vinyl Tile Flr! Brick Frplcd Liv Rm, Gleaming Hrdwd Flr, Recent Bay Window! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Updated Bath w/Granite Vanity! Fam Rm w/New Wall to Wall! Home Freshly Painted! 2 Car Attached Garage! 19X37’ In-ground Pool! Shed &
Kennel! $274,900.00
WEBSTER – 26 Spring St! 5 Rm Ranch on Quiet Side Street! Walk into the 3 Seasons
Rm w/ Tile Flr, Ceiling Fan & Slider to Deck! Cabinet Packed Eat-In Kit! Spacious Liv Rm w/
Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Finished Lower Level w/Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding!
Replacement Windows! $249,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! Waterfront Lot! Middle Pond - Panoramic Views! Conservation Approval! Build Your Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! 53.94’ Road
Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Town Services Available! 2 Docks! Lots on Webster Lake
a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your Consideration! $199,900.00
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ON DEPOSITSUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! 9 Room 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Long
Circular Drive! New Granite Kitchen! Dining, Living & Fireplaced Family Rooms w/Hardwood Floors! Year Round Sunroom w/2 Skylights! 3 Bedrooms! 24’
Master w/Master Bath! 2.5 Bathrooms Total! 12x24 3 Season Porch w/3 Skylights! Expandable Attic! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Central Air! Generator!
Super Easy Access to Rte 146! $464,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 704 Treasure Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master
Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Recent Cherry & Granite Kit w/SS Appliances! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm! Patio!
Newer C/Air, Heat & Hot Water! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach!
$344,900.00
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WEBSTER LAKE – 37 Bates Grove Rd! South Pond! As a Second Home, Getaway
or Expand it into Your Dream Home – Have Possible Plans! 4+ Rooms! Open Floor Plan!
Applianced Kit! 2 Bedrooms! Bathroom! Covered Deck! Ideal Gradual Sloping Lot w/
Panoramic Lake Views! $399,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete Rebuild Since 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor
Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Room, 2 Sliders to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing!
$629,900.00
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WEBSTER – 21 Spring St! 6 Rm Ranch! Eat-in Applianced Kit w/Mahogany Cabinets & Tile Flr! Liv Rm w/Carpet over Hrdwd! 3
Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master w/Walk-in Closet! Full Tile Bath! 14X40’ Fam/Game Rm! 2nd
Bathrm w/Laundry! Workshop! Utility Rm! 2 Z Oil Heat! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Porch! Don’t
Miss Out! $209,900.00
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WEBSTER LAKE – 194 Killdeer Island! North Pond Views! Sandy Shore! 6 Rm Cape! Open Liv & Din Rm w/Newly
Restored Fireplace! New Lake Facing Windows! 2 1st Flr Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing!
3 Bdrms! 2 Updated Bathrms! Huge Composite Deck w/Vinyl Rails! Walk-out
Lower Level to Courtyard! Garage Under! $559,000.00
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WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Wakefield Ave! South Pond! Western Exposure! Protected
from the Storms – Quiet Cove! .24 Acre Lot! 104’ Waterfront! Water Views! 2,412’ 8 Rm Contemp! Just Renovated! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Cathedrals! Skylights! 2 Fireplaces!
C/Air! Composite Decks! Patio! 2 Car Carport! $535,000.00
WEBSTER – 7 Oak St! 2 Family! 5/5 Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Both Flrs w/Eat-in
Kitchens! Liv Rms w/Wall to Wall! Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! 3 Season Porches! Gas
Heat w/Recent Buderus on 1st! Electric Heat on 2nd! Recent Roof, Siding &
Windows! Off Street Parking! Owner Occupied or Investment! $169,900.00
WEBSTER – 23 Lincoln St! 3 Family w/Great Curb Appeal! Owner Occupied or Investor! 5/5/4 Rooms! 2/2/2 Bedrooms! Harwood Floors in Most Rooms! First
Floor Apart Freshly Painted! Replacement Windows! Off Street Parking! 2 Car Garage!
Easy Highway Access! Conveniently Located! $229,900.00
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DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din
& Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath!
Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close Possible! $239,900.00
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WEBSTER – 3 Blueberry Lane! Blueberry Hill - Stunning 9 Rm Colonial! Level Acre Lot! Sought after Neighborhood! Move-in Ready! Expansive Fam Rm w/Stone Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Slider to the Deck! Custom Kit w/Granite Counters and Island Opening to the Dining Rm! Great Living Rm for Entertaining! Large, Bright 4th Bdrm/Office w/Double Closets, Cathedral Ceiling & Private Slider to
the Deck! Half Bath w/Laundry! Master Bdrm w/His & Hers Closets, Master Bath w/Dble Sinks! Generously Sized 2 Additional Bdrms w/Large Closets! Hallway 2nd Full Bath! Partially Finished Lower Level - Great TV or Game Rm! Large Storage Area! Private Backyard
w/Shed & Basketball Court! 2 Car Garage w/Plenty of Storage! Charm & Character that can’t be Beat! Minutes from 395, an Ideal Location! 3 Z C/Air, Newer Windows & Furnace! This Could Be Yours! $359,900.00
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Blackstone Valley triBune • 5Friday, March 8, 2019
OPEN HOUSE SAT 3/9 10:00-11:30
93 Barber Rd, Woodstock $420,000 Stunning home on 18.24 acres of beautiful land. First floor master, hardwood floors
throughout. Location is private, quiet & peaceful.
John Downs 860-377-0754
Pomfret $450,000 NEW LISTING
Enjoy comfortable and spacious living in this bright, modern, 5 BR, 4.5 BA home. 3 beautiful floors of living space located
on 5 acres.John Downs 860-377-0754
Woodstock $315,000 NEW LISTING
Charming historical home with such character! 4 BR, beautiful back yard,
updated kitchen, so much to offer. Come see, come sigh!
Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343
Killingly $745,000 NEW LISTING
Breathtaking long views! Spectacular horse property in Northeast CT w/indoor riding arena (2013), open pastures & 8
horse stalls w/run-outs.John Downs 860-377-0754
Norwich $181,900 NEW PRICE
Raised Ranch w/open concept living, dining area, 3 BR & 1 full BA! Partially
finished lower level w/family room & half BA on a 1.23 acre lot.
Mary Scalise 860-918-1539
Woodstock $795,000
Sweeping lawns to 145’ of lake frontage w/waterfront patio, sleeping cabana, pergola
& dock are sure to take your summer entertaining up a notch!The Gosselin Team:
Stephanie 860-428-5960
Woodstock $198,000
Water rights along with a view 4 bedrooms, living room with fireplace
updated kitchen, plenty of storage.Rachel Sposato
860-234-1343
Eastford $269,900
New construction! 3 BR/1.5 BA, 6.94 acres. Privacy -
cannot be seen from road. Catherine Howard
860-234-2901
Woodstock $265,000
Woodstock charm, wood floors. Built-ins, freshly painted, fireplaces.
Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343
OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/9 1:30-3:00
7 Shepard’s Lndg, Woodstock $395,000 Desirable Woodstock cul-de-sac on 1.27
acres w/2248 SF, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Wood floors throughout with FP cathedral ceiling FR!
The Gosselin Team: Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960
Brooklyn $575,000
Stunning home at the end of a cul-de-sac in Brooklyn. Expansive living space contains 5 BR, 3.5 BA. Hardwoods,
in-ground pool, huge yard.John Downs 860-377-0754
Hampton $550,000
Reproduction Cape on 15 hilltop acres w/long-distance views, barn & a pond!
3356 SF w/3 BR 2 BA & loads of custom details throughout!
The Gosselin Team: Stephanie 860-428-5960
Thompson $129,000
Lovely Ranch, perfect for downsizing or starter home. Clean and move in ready.
Location is close to 395. Call for a showing!
Kiona Carpenter 860-933-3305
OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/9 12:00-1:30
5 Valentine Road, Pomfret $199,900Built in 1742, a part of history!
3.13 acres, beautiful gardens, 4-5 BR, open kitchen. 2 car garage & storage loft.
Won’t last at this price!The White/Cook Team:
Diane 860-377-4016
Pomfret $295,000
Quality oversized Cape in desirable Pomfret neighborhood.
Open floor plan w/ 4 BR, 3 BA and a cozy living room fireplace.
Mary Collins 860-336-6677
Killingly $199,900
Pristine 2005 updated Townhouse. Granite & hardwoods, 2 full BA, finished basement. Close to 395.
Mary Collins 860-336-6677
Putnam $4,000/mo. Commercial Lease
Location! Location! 2,696 SF commercial space for lease with ample parking.
Convenient to I-395. A must see!Vivian Kozey 860-455-5363
Woodstock $445,000 NEW LISTING
Beautiful 4 BR home with finished basement, in-ground pool, Kloter Farms
shed & all the extras on your list!Gelhaus Realty Group:
Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408
Woodstock $1,390,000
Wonderful antique Colonial with 182 acres, pastoral views w/ 4+ miles of
wooded trails. Unique open concept, 3 story barn.
The White/Cook Team: Amy 860-377-2830
Foster $234,900
3 BR, 1 BA, open concept, cathedral ceilings, partially finished basement, wide pine board floors throughout.
Corleen Law 401-263-8893
Dudley, MA $389,000
3-4 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial, open floor plan w/updates throughout! A short walk to Shepherd Hill and just a short drive to Nichols College! Now offered at $389k!
Gelhaus Realty Group: Kristen Kaskela 860-377-0118
Land for Sale
E. Putnam $34,900 3.3 Acre
Plainfield $36,900 2.9 Acre
Voluntown $46,900 8.5 Acre
Killingly $39,900 6.2 Acre
Additional acreage available.
Robert Viani 860-264-5921
Congratulations AgentsTop Listing
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John Downs 860-377-0754
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NEVER SAY NEVERAcoustic Fridays in the bar from 7-10 pm308 Lakeside308 East Main StreetEast Brookfield, MA 01515774-449-8333
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
2 p.m. POULTRY SEMINAR Learn the backyard basics! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com Mr. Joseph DeAngelis of DeAngelis Counseling presents a seminar at 9 a.m. entitled “UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS” Presentation at Creation Church 47 W. Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT (near the dam) www.creationchurch.org
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
9am-6pmPATIENT & COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAYPete Antanavica, DCLeicester Spine & Wellness Center1103 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524Free raffle, Free food & beverageFree consult & exams for new patients
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT KLEM’S
Come visit the dogs and cats available KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) klemsonline.com
Rodger EkstromAcoustic Fridays in the bar from 7-10 pm308 Lakeside308 East Main StreetEast Brookfield, MA 01515 • 774-449-8333
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
THE BADTICKERS6pm-midnight playing your favorites and some Irish pub songs308 Lakeside 308 East Main Street East Brookfield, MA 01515 • 774-449-8333
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
JOHN RILEY 2-5 pm 308 Lakeside 308 East Main Street East Brookfield, MA 01515 • 774-449-8333
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 & SATURDAY, MARCH 23
7:00PM GB &: LEXI SINGH PERFORMANCE CENTER10th Annual One Act Play Festival Join us for this exciting two-day event as community and professional theater groups compete for cash prizes. Plays will be performed and judged on both nights with awards granted after Saturday evening per-formances. Come cheer on your local actors and have fun supporting a great community eventAdmission each night $5 per person(maximum $15/family)Opening Night ReceptionFriday, March 22, 6:00-7:00 PMWhitin Mill, 60 Douglas Rd, Whitinsville, MAFor more information:openskycs.orgfnews-events/events
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
7:00-9:00 pmCHARLTON BOY SCOUT TROOP 165FUNDRAISERGary McKinstry, nationally known pro-fessional medium & psychicPine Ridge Country ClubNorth Oxford, MADinner available to purchase before the show
Tickets in advance $25 or $30 at the doorCall Stephen 508-731-4748 or Chris 774-262-6971
SATURDAY, MARCH 309 a.m. - 4 p.m. KLEM’S FISHING EXPO Reps, experts and the latest gear for 2019! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
VOICES IN CONCERT 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. With the New England Jazz Ensemble at Killingly High School Theatre 226 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT Tickets $16 and $18 www.mybroadwaylive.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
9 a.m. Dr. Daniel O’Neill of the Day Kimball Medical Group will lead a seminar entitled “HEALTH AND WHOLENESS” Creation Church 47 W. Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT (near the dam) www.creationchurch.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EASTER BUNNY PICTURES Children and pets welcome! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) • klemsonline.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT KLEM’S Come visit the dogs and cats available KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) • klemsonline.com
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
MAY 3, 4, 5
KLEM’S SPRINGFEST + TENT SALE Kids’ bounce house and huge savings! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) • klemsonline.com
SATURDAY, MAY 4
9-11 a.m. Mr. Dennis Reiter of PeaceMaker Ministries
will facilitate a seminar entitled “RESOLVING RELATIONAL CONFLICT” Creation Church 47 W. Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT (near the dam) creationchurch.org
FRIDAY, MAY 10
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT KLEM’S Come visit the dogs and cats available KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
MAY 9, 10, 11, 12
RECORDS & BURPEE CHILDREN’S ZOO AT KLEM’S Educational family fun! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT KLEM’S Come visit the dogs and cats available KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
FRIDAY, JULY 19
2 P.M. - 4 P.M. SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AT KLEM’S Come visit and cats and dogs available KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
JULY 19, 20, 21
DOCKDOGS AT KLEM’S Canine Aquatics Competition! KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
ONGOINGMARCH 21 - APRIL 25 ACTING CLASSES AT BRADLEY PLAYHOUSE in Putnam, CT for ages 7-17 Thurs. evenings from 5:30-6:30 Call 860-928-7887 for info.
JUNE 5th THROUGH AUGUST 28th 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISING FOR CHARITY CAR SHOW AT KLEM’S All makes and models. Proceeds benefit the Masonic Children’s Charity KLEM’S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) www.klemsonline.com
MARIACHI BAND First Thursday of the month 5-8 p.m. MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL Webster location 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA 508-461-5070
TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS 7:00 p.m. register 7:30 p.m. start up HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 508-892-9822 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT HEXMARK TAVERN AT SALEM CROSS INN 260 West Main St., W. Brookfield, MA 508-867-2345 • salemcrossinn.com
FRIDAY ACOUSTICS IN THE BAR AND SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333
THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED meets the first Monday of every month from September through May. We discuss a vari-ety of conservation programs to improve the local cold water fisheries, local fishing oppor-tunities. Our annual High School Fly Fishing Championship (open to all MA high school students) And our annual fund raising banquet. Auburn Sportsman’s Club 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA
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1971 Chevy Impala Con-vertible400 2 barrel carb with89,000 miles, 1 owner, runssmooth, new top in 2012, ask-ing $8,000 or best offer 508-885-6878
1987 BMW 325i Convertible,red with black leather interior,153,000 miles and in good con-dition, no rust, newer top, needsa tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam508-735-4413
1998 Mercedes Benz SL500convertible and removable hard-top. Red to keep you young!Perfect condition. $14,000 508-885-6988
2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. CallRay for more details. 508-450-5241
725 AUTOMOBILES
2001 CAD EL DORADO TC72,000 miles. Must see!$11,000 7 Hartley Street, Web-ster, Mass.
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S$3995. Call Ray for more info.508-450-5241
2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800.Call Ray 508-450-5241
Black 2011 Honda Fit Sport, 5-speed automatic 73,000 miles,very good condition. Asking$8,000 508-341-7644
F250 work truck, 2012, RWD,71K, equipped with aluminumflatbed with fold-down sides.Recent brakes, battery, ac com-pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready towork. 10,000 GVW. $17,000508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765
725 AUTOMOBILES
RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH1 in good condition. 302 enginewith automatic transmission.Lots of new parts. Call eric at508-987-2628. Serious buyersonly.
740 MOTORCYCLES
1991 HARLEY DRESSER:55,000 Miles. Runs Great!$4,500 or Will Trade for Car ofequal Value. BASS BOAT16 1/2ft LuND Very Good Con-dition! MANY eXTRAS $3,750O.B.O. Call for info (508) 943-5797, Cell (508) 353-9722
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSONELECTRA-GLIDE FLHT38,340 miles, asking $6,000508-277-8745
740 MOTORCYCLES
2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITEHas all options- hardbags, wind-shield, custom seats/exhaust,backrest, floor-boards. 20,000well-maintained miles. Greatlooking & performing bike.$3500 OBO 774-289-4550
740 MOTORCYCLES
BMW MOTORCYCLE, rareK75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cylmotor), 1995. Mileage 10,800(tires have about 1K wear)color: silver (#705). Asking$5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen-eration saddlebags with keysand insert bags, tail rack,Monoshock upgraded to YSSdialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable -all documents. Original toolsetand bike manual. OeM wind-shield, Corbin low seat, Tricklecharger, heated handgrips.This bike was stored in agarage for many years and isin like-new condition. Cruisesbetween 60-80 with no effortand accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5seconds. A true 3-seasonmiler! 508-943-1790 or [email protected]
745 RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto,White, ONLY $8,995. HerbChambers Toyota of Auburn,809 Washington Street, Auburn,MA (877) 906-1649
2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVELTRAILER RETRO WHITEWA-TER MODEL 195 bought new,used twice in new condition w/extras; must give up camping.Asking $13,900 860-779-3561
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
5TH -WHEEL HITCH, 1 yr old,for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi-tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/80/16R on mag wheels, likenew $800 Marc 508-847-7542
760 VANS/TRUCKS
2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4-door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive,no rot, with plow + truck mountslide-in Fleetwood Alcorncamper (2001) w/bath, fridge,a/c, kitchenette. $5900 508-341-6347
2006 Ford E150 Van, goodcondition. 65,952 miles, $3,300Call 508-765-4738 x 322
8’ PLOW - three cable hook, ingood condition. $700 or bestoffer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628.No texting please.
767 VEHICLES WANTED
Junk Cars Wanted. HighestCASH payouts. No title/keys ok.Free pick up. Please contact860-935-2770
ARTICLES FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
2008 ZODIAC and 14’CANOE, excellent condition.ACTi-V 9’4”, electric pump/allaccessories, air floor. 2009Honda 8HP, serviced. $2,195Canoe: oars/ seats, no leaks.$275 860-983-0800 Sturbridge
225 GALLON WATERSTORAGE TANK - used 6months. $350 508-867-2523
24 FOOT POOL, ABOVE-GROUND, 4 years old, filter,motor, all supplies included (ex-cept liner) Ready to go $950 orbest offer 508-498-0166 leavemessage
ABOVE-GROUND SWIM-MING POOL, 24’ x 54”, filtersystem, 1 season. $1,000 orbest offer. 508-943-8769
ACORN STAIRLIFT - 3.5years old; like new condition.11 feet long. Asking $1400 orbest offer. Call 508-277-6568 ifinterested.
ANGLE IRON CUTTER ForShelving 4W296, HK Potter2790. Normally Sells For $700.$50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm,(508)867-6546
Beautiful Southwestern stylesectional sofa, gently used, L-shape 112” x 86” Please call toset up time to view 508-885-9962. $150 firm.
BUNK BEDS, black (youth) withmattresses (includes like-newbedding) $350. Other furniturealso available. Call Pat 508-949-9049
COFFEE & TWO END TA-BLES- Cherry finish w/glasstops. Very good condition.$125 Call 508-735-2560
Couch, 84 inches long. Darkred fabric with pillows, good con-dition. $150. 508-410-5167
CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER.13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in.width, trigger steering, 6 FRWD, 2ReV, new condition. Hardly used!$1,600.00. 508-347-3775
010 FOR SALE
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL:industrial, Commercial, Resi-dential. Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Re-lays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses,Breakers, Meters, Punches,Pipe-Benders. New RecessedTroffer, Flourescent 3-Tube T-8277V Fixtures enclosed $56each. Call 5pm-8:30pm.(508)867-6546
FLY RODS - 2 ALBRiGHTA/5 490 9 FT. #4 RODS. 2Orvis reels Battenkill BBS ii.Asking $200 each set or bestoffer. 508-347-3145
FOR SALE - 4 BEE HIVES, 2Smokers, 2 Frame Grips, 3 HiveTools, 3 Jacketas, Winter Patty,Summer Patty, electric Knife,Capping Scratcher, Heat Gun, 2Frame extractor, FrameSpacer, Bee Brush, Smoke Ma-terial, Bottling Bucket, Kit. CallDick at 508-832-1748
GARAGE CLEARANCE: AR-TiFiCAL CHRiSTMAS TRee,bush trimmer, glass top table,etc. 508-728-5559 (Spencer)
GARDEN MANURE, deliv-ered. 4 yards, $130. CallPrindle Hill Farm 508-320-3273or 508-248-7335
LETTER PRESS COMMER-CIAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT- all together, poster press14”x22”, job press 10”x15”, Sey-bold paper cutter (extra blade)25”x36”, wooden type cabinet,12 draws of type, 1 lead cutting-saw, hand tool equipment, 2steel draw cabinets. (will not sellseparately) $5,000. 508-764-4458
LIVE BAIT FOR ICE FISHINGopen 24/7. Spencer. 508-885-9569
Motorcycle Gear: Harley David-son Women’s black leatherjacket Size L $100. Women’sLeather chaps by CDi RidingGear size-M $50. 2 HarleyDavidson women’s vests 1 tan,1 black $50. each; Men’s Wid-der electric heat vest size 42$25. Ladies Hudson Leathervest size L $25. HJC full facehelmet yellow and grey brandnew size S, $75. HJC full facegrey helmet size XS, used $25.Ladies Tour Master rain gearsize L yellow and black $50.Call:413-245-6530
010 FOR SALE
MOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V1725RPM, 56 Frame $30. 5HP,230/460V 1740RPM, 184TFrame/TeFC $100. 5HP,230/460V 3495RPM, 184TFrame/TeFC $100. 4 MotorSpeed Controls Hitachi J100,400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-867-6546
MOVING - MUST SELL 3piece electric reclining livingroom set, brown. $300 free-pedestal table w/4 chairs 508-612-6485
queen size bedroom set, darkcherry, includes bed frame,headboard, 2 bureaus, one endtable $500. Also lighter ovaltable with leaf and 4 cushionchairs, solid wood. $200. 508-885-2262.
SMALL BUREAU $75.Printer’s Antique Drawers $20Per. Fake Brick Fireplace WithHeater $140 Kitchen Chairs.Spare Tire P225/60r16 eagleGA With Rim $45 Vanity Table& Chair $135. Car Sunroofs$100. Per. Homemade PineCoffee Table & 2 end Tables$100. Antique Lamp Jug $40.Antique Croquet Set $40. WoodTruck Ramps 8 Foot $100.00.Drop Leaf Cart $50. end TableW/Drawer $50. end TableW/Drawer $60. elvis Presley Sil-houette $50 (he talks!), indiancanvas painting $60, 9 golf clubs$100, Call 1-508-764-4458 or 1-774-452-3514
***********************SNOW PLOW, Myers, 61/2’all controls and lights, greatcondition. Can be seen atOld Cider Mill, Rt. 9, WestBrookfield or call 774-232-9382************************
SNOW TIRES, PIRELLI245/45R19/102V M+S, 250miles, $1000, 508-564-3556
TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260;8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv-ered, Built On-Site. Other SizesAvailable. CALL (413) 324-1117
Transport chair, excel Deluxeby Medline 19” seat, up to 300lbs. used once. 508-637-1304
VIKING RANGE, PROFES-SIONAL SERIES, propane gas,6-sealed burner, 36” infraredbroiler, as new, never lit, still inoriginal packaging, w/tags.Model VCGSC-5366BSS,trades considered. $4,600 508-865-7470
010 FOR SALE
WE’VE MOVED! Light oak din-ing-room table w/6 chairs & 2leaves, Oak entertainment Ctr.,various size lamps, small elec-tronics & more. No reasonableoffer refused. Call 413-896-7047Sturbridge area.
WHITE OUTDOOR PROD-UCTS SNOWBLOWER. 10hpTecumseh, two stage, 30 in.width. electric start, well main-tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775
100 GENERAL
105 BULLETIN BOARD
VOLUNTEER NEEDED toshovel sidewalk & back porchfor elderly person in Leicesterduring the winter. 508-868-5953, please leave message.
107 MISC. FREE
Free construction wood andkindling wood; beams, ply-wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, goodfor woodstoves, not for building.Clean. Delivery possible. Ask forJ.D. 413-262-5082
130 YARD SALES
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200 GEN. BUSINESS
205 BOATS
17’ fishing boat w/trailer w/out-board 85 HP motor. Needs a lit-tle work. Call Ray for details.774-230-2190 or 774-200-8342leave message. $3900 for all.
CANOE - 17’ GRUMMANALUMINUM, flat bottom. idealfor fishing and family fun. $850.Call Sue 860-412-9632
265 FUEL/WOOD
FIREWOOD: Cut, Split & Deliv-ered. Green Wood LotsWanted. Call Paul (508) 769-2351
281 FREE PETS
FREE CAT TO GOOD HOME- rescued, beautiful cream &gray tabby, approx, 2 years old.Shy but extremely affectionate.Need quiet home - good for sin-gle or elderly. Dudley. 774-200-8776
283 PETS
FIVE POMCHI PUPPIES 2 fe-males, 1 male, 8 weeks old. Vetchecked and 1st shots. $750Call or text Pam 508-662-7741
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287 FEED
HAY FOR SALE - $4 a baleoff wagon (pick up only), cash508-826-3312
298 WANTED TO BUY
LEE’S COINS & JEWELRY $ BUY & SELL $ ALLGOLD & SILVER ITEMSSpecializing in NUMIS-MATIC COINS, BullionItems, gold & silver ofany form! qualified withover 30 years experience& a following of many sat-isfied customers. We alsosell a nice selection of finejewelry, antiques & col-lectibles. Bring in youritems & see what they’reworth. You won’t leave disappointed. Honestyand fairness are our bestpolicies! Lee’s Coins &Jewelry, 239 West MainStreet, east Brookfield(Route 9 - Panda GardenPlaza) (508) 637-1236 or(508)341-6355 (cell)
WANTED: 24’ Pontoon Boat &trailer (used). Webster area.617-750-0969
WAR RELICS & WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED:WWii& eARLieR CA$H WAiTiNG!Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay-onets, Medals, Badges, Flags,uniforms, etc. Over 40 Years Ex-perience. Call David 1-(508)688-0847. i’ll Come ToYOu!
300 HELP WANTED
310 GENERAL HELP
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Donut baker/ finisherwanted for part-time/full-timeovernight hours. Baker musthave experience. Call or applyDippin Donuts, 32 West MainStreet, Dudley Mass.
FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Seeking QualityHomes Throughout CentralMA To Provide Foster CareTo Children In Need. 24/7Support. Generous Reim-bursement. $1000 Sign-On Bonus. Call For Details. Devereux Therapeutic Fos-ter Care. (508)829-6769
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
Looking for someone to sandand finish hardwood floors; noexperience necessary, will train.Must have a driver’s license. $16an hour to start. Contact Ann atMJ Bliss Hardwood Flooring508- 832-6533.
319 HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION-IST: Seeking Medical Tran-scriptionists to work on site in ourSouthbridge office preparingconsultative evaluations. Tran-scription certificate preferred.Medical assistant training, phar-macy tech, and medical adminclerks will be considered. Toapply call 508-765-0067 oremail [email protected]
400 SERVICES
433 CLEANING
Do you both work?Do you need a rest?Let me clean your home.You deserve the best!Call Mary ellen 508-983-4539
442 LICENSED DAY
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*************************The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of ChildCare Services requires that allads placed in the newspaper forchild care (daycare) in yourhome include your license num-ber
454 HOME
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FURNITURE DOCTOR: Haveyour furniture Professionallyrestored at Reasonable rates.Furniture face lifting, painting,striping to Refinishing, caning andrepairs. ANTique DOCTOR,Daniel Ross (508)248-9225 or(860)382-5410. 30 years inbusiness
500 REAL ESTATE
505 APARTMENTS FOR
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Southbridge- Nice one bedroomapt. Off-street parking, nice area,heat included. $1100 month.1st, last, security. John 508-868-6865
505 APARTMENTS FOR
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STURBRIDGE- $995, 4Rooms 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath.Main Street Location, easy ac-cess to Mass Pike, walk torestaurants and shopping. HotWater & Heat included. Non-Smoking. Security DepositRequired. Please Call 508-347-0810
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546 CEMETERY LOTS
Pine Grove Cemetery,Whitinsville. Double plot for sale,lower than the going price. YewAvenue. Call owner 774-602-8211
Worcester County MemorialPark Garden of Valor, PaxtonMass. 2 lots for sale. $4,000 forboth lots. (valued at $8,500) Call508-892-9843
WORCESTER COUNTYMEMORIAL PARK, Garden ofValor, Paxton, Mass. 2 lots forsale, $4000 for both lots. CallAlan at 508-885-4381
550 MOBILE HOMES
PARK MODEL MOBILEHOME - Highview Camp-ground, West Brookfield. Sea-son begins April 15th and closesOct. 15th. New windows, fur-nace, refrigerator, and kitchenfloor. Call 508-873-6312.
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CAPE COD TIME SHAREFOR SALE: EdgewaterBeach Resort, 95 Chase Av-enue, Dennisport, MA 02639On the water, Studio (Unit706). Permanent Week 33(August). Deeded rights.You’llown it for a lifetime & can bepassed down to your childrenand grandchildren.REDUCED $3500. (508) 347-3145
TIMESHARE FOR SALE full-flex week at The ManhattanClub in New York locatedacross from Carnegie Hall.Great buy; illness forces thissale. Asking $7,000. For details508-248-5123
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LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by George D. Stuart, Violet M. Stuart to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, A Subsidiary of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., dated May 12, 2006 and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39251, Page 351, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, by assignment from:Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomi-nee for Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC, recorded on October 5, 2009, in Book No. 44929, at Page 130 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC to CIT Bank, N.A., recorded on October 29, 2015, in Book No. 54497, at Page 131 CIT Bank, N.A. to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for Mortgage Asset Management Series I Trust, recorded on October 24, 2018, in Book No. 59587, at Page 292 for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019, on the mortgaged premises located at 67 Rivulet Street, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and sin-gular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:That parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated on the northeasterly side of Rivulet Street In that part of said Uxbridge known as Rivulet Village, being lot three (3) on a plan entitled ‘’Property of the Richard Sayles Woolen Company (Rivulet Village) Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 1910, Charles F. Parker Civil Engineer, Woonsocket, R.I.’’ recorded in the Registry of Deeds for the Worcester District of said County Of Worcester Herewith, and bounded: SOUTHWESTERLY by said Rivulet Street ninety-one (91) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot 4 on said plan one hundred and seven-ty-four(174) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 2 on said plan, one hundred and seven-ty-five(175) Feet. Containing fifteen thousand nine hundred (15,900) square feet of land, and be said con-tents and any or all of said mea-surements more or less. Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named mortgagor(s) by deed record-ed with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 5329, Page 182.For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 5329, Page 182.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other munic-ipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchas-er at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to
P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUSTPresent holder of said mortgageBy its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.150 California St.Newton, MA 02458(617)558-05002017040182March 1, 2019March 8, 2019March 15, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEPremises: 75 Eagle Drive, Unit 17, Villas at Eagles View Condominium, East Douglas (Douglas), MA 01516By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Robert J. St. Marie and Renee A. Hatch to Bank of America, N.A., and now held by Bank of America, N.A., said mortgage dated September 28, 2007 and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 41869, Page 193; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing the same will be sold at Public Auction on March 22, 2019 at 11:00AM Local Time upon the premises, directly in front of the building in which the unit is located, all and singular the premis-es described in said mortgage, to wit: Unit No. 17 (the “Unit”) of the VILLAS AT EAGLES VIEW, (the “Condominium”) located on 75 Eagle Drive in East Douglas, Massachusetts created pursuant to Chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws (the “Act”) by Master Deed dated January 14, 1994 and recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds at Book 15979, Page 193 (the “Master Deed”), as may be amended from time to time, together with an undi-vided 2.0408% interest in both the common areas and facilities of the Condominium and the organization of unit owners through which the con-dominium is managed and regulated, (b) the exclusive right to use the park-ing space and storage area, if any, assigned to the unit, and (c) such other rights and easements appurtenant to the Unit as may be set forth in any doc-ument governing the operation of the Condominium including, without limita-tion, the Master Deed, the By-Laws of the Organization of unit owners, and any administrative rules and regla-tions adopted pursuant thereto (all of which are hereinafter referred to as the “Condominium Documents”) The mailing address of the premis-es is Unit 17 of the Villas at Eagles View, 75 Eagle Drive, East Douglas, Massachusetts. See Plan in Book 717, Plan 11.The description of the property con-tained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated September 28, 2007 and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 41869, Page 191.Said Unit will be conveyed together with an undivided percentage inter-est in the Common Elements of said Condominium appurtenant to said Unit
and together with all rights, ease-ments, covenants and agreements as contained and referred to in the Declaration of Condominium, as amended. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take pre-cedence over the said mortgage above described.FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.Other terms to be announced at the sale.Brock & Scott, PLLC1080 Main Street, Suite 200Pawtucket, RI 02860Attorney for Bank of America, N.A.Present Holder of the Mortgage401-217-8701February 22, 2019March 1, 2019March 8, 2019
LEGAL NOTICEMORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue and in execution of the Pow-er of Sale contained in a certain Mort-gage given by Michael B. Johnson to Milford Federal Savings and Loan As-sociation, dated March 21, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 38596, Page 209 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on March 29, 2019 at 49 Homeward Ave-nue, Uxbridge, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:Three certain parcels of land situated on the southerly side Homeward Ave-nue in the Town of Uxbridge, Worces-ter County, Massachusetts, which said parcels are shown as Lots 146, 147 and 148 on a plan of land entitled “Ux-bridge Gardens Uxbridge Mass. Plat-ted for the Homeward Land Co.” dated May 1917 which said plan is recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 31, Plan 7, and to which plan reference may be made for a more particular de-scription of said Lots 146, 147 and 148. Said premises are conveyed subject to an Order of Taking for the Layout of Homeward Avenue dated May 18, 1983, and recorded with said Worces-ter District Deeds in Book 7794, Page 197. For my title see Deed recorded herewith in Book 38596, Page 207.The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attor-ney’s fees and costs.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL-LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or be-fore the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agree-ment immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgag-ee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves
the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pur-chaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The pur-chaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The de-scription of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.Milford Federal Bank, FKA Milford Fed-eral Savings & Loan Association Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,ORLANS PCPO Box 540540Waltham, MA 02454Phone: (781) 790-780018-014438March 8, 2019March 15, 2019March 22, 2019
Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court
Probate and Family CourtWorcester Probate and Family
Court225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200
Docket No. WO19P0573EACITATION ON PETITION FOR
FORMAL ADJUDICATIONEstate of:
Marie R DeLeoDate of Death: 09/27/2018
To all interested persons:A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Rep-resentative has been filed by Kevin G DeLeo of Blackstone MA requesting that the Court enter a for-mal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.The Petitioner requests that Kevin G DeLeo of Blackstone MA be appointed as Personal Represen-tative(s) of said estate to serve With-out Surety on the bond in an unsu-pervised administration.
IMPORTANT NOTICEYou have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attor-ney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/19/2019.This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead-line by which you must file a written ap-pearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a time-ly written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further no-tice to you.UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC)A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the ad-ministration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the es-tate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Justice of this Court.Date: February 20, 2019
Stephanie K. Fattman,Register of Probate
March 8, 2019
LEGALS
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