Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C.
60 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
Phillipston
Community
Newsletter
April 2015
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The Phillipston Congregational Church, U.C.C.
Our Community Church
Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.
Dear Friends,
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking
the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed
about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The
women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to
them, "why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has
risen." Luke 24: 1-5
Easter comes to us because of this story, that Jesus had risen, and was no longer
in the tomb. I spent a year as an exchange student in the southern hemisphere,
in New Zealand. It was odd to have Christmas in summer and Easter in
autumn, as it was growing cold and the leaves were darkening. This year the
snow might not melt in time for us to see green grass at Red Apple Farm on
April 4 for the Easter Great Gathering, and yet we know that He lives, and that
this promise is for us also. "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not
so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?"
John 14: 2
We would love to see you at Red Apple Farm on April 4 and at our Easter
Worship service on April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Your sister in Christ, Rev. Stephanie C. Flynn
Easter sunrise worship at 6: 15 at 275 Ward Hill Road on Sunday, April 5.
Worship at 10:00 in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday with the Sacrament of
Communion.
THE NEWSLETTER IS ON www.phillipston.com
May NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS April 23rd
COME ONE COME ALL FOR GREAT
FAMILY FUN!
“EASTER GREAT GATHERING”
April 4th 2015 - 8 am til 1 pm
A Congregational Church of Phillipston Event
At The Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA
Off Site Parking – Watch for Signs (near King Philip)
BRUNCH WITH EASTER BUNNY!
 $9 adults - $5 kids & seniors (10 and under & 65 and older)
 Egg Hunts – Children’s 9am, 10am & 11am
 (Toddlers & Preschool separate)
 Teen Egg Hunt with prizes @ 12:30 pm
 Adult @ High Noon - Prizes including
 Apple iPad, FitBit and more
 Vendors in Barn, coffee & donuts, farm animals
Solid Waste Transporters 2015
Darren Brosseau/David Derlor
D & D Waste Removal LLP
72 Jackson Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-342-6893
Karl Krechtel
KK’s Roll-Off Containers
2739 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
978-944-3004
Gary Griffith
Griff’s Rubbish Removal
657 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
978-249-6468
John Peard
Monadnock Disposal Service
100 Old Sharon Road
Jaffrey NH 03452
603-532-8088
John Spuria & Sons, Inc.
PO Box 1067
1 Gardner Road
Ashburnham, MA 01430
978-827-5069
Waste Management Corporation
124 Hartwell Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
800-545-4560
(No Curbside-Dumpsters Only)
G.L.M., Inc
PO Box 221
Orange, MA 01364
978-544-6511
Allied Waste/Republic Services
845 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
413-557-6718
MASTER LIST OF LICENSED SEPTIC TRANSPORTERS
Charles Buell
Petersham Sanitary Service
PO Box 236
Petersham, MA 01366
978-724-3434
Frank Moschetti
F.A. Moschetti & Sons, Inc.
104 Rice Road
Templeton, MA 01468
978-939-8645
Scott Fletcher
Scotty’s Potties
PO Box 472
102 Partridgeville Road
Templeton, MA 01468
978-939-5922
Eli Santana
United Site Services Northeast, Inc.
295 Pasco Road
Springfield MA 01151
413-543-5271
Wind River Environmental
577 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749
800-499-1682
“The listed haulers are licensed with the Town of
Phillipston for 2015. Any haulers not on this list are not
licensed to do business in town. Please contact the
Board of Health at 978-249-1735 if you need more
information”.
Did You Know
Only 6% of the registered voters attend the Annual Town Meeting and they will decide how
all of our taxes and other revenue will be spent.
This years ATM will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM in the Phillipston Memorial
School gym.
If you wish to participate this year, the warrant for the ATM can be reviewed on the town
website two weeks prior to the meeting.
Because we live in a small town we have the unique opportunity to participate in this
process. If you want your vote to count, you need to attend the ATM.
North Quabbin Garden Club
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7 p.m.
Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331
Ferns and Mosses
Boston Architectural College Landscape Institute Design Instructor, Laura D. Eisener will
show us how native mosses and ferns can add color, texture and interest to our landscapes
and replace higher maintenance lawns and other plantings. She will suggest plants for sun
and shade that can solve a wide range of landscape problems. This is a meeting you won't
want to miss.
An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden
Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to
promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of
native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly
meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative
speakers or workshop sessions. Members are currently working on a wildlife habitat garden
at the Millers River Environmental Center and planning their annual spring sale of perennial
plants and specialty items. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this
month and learn something new about gardening. Meetings are free to members and guests
are asked for a donation.
Did you know that…
· every 40 minutes, a fire injury is reported?
· seven times per day, someone dies in a home fire?
In partnership with the American Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, the
Phillipston Fire Department is offering free installation of photoelectric and ionization
smoke alarms to Phillipston residents, beginning on Sunday, March 29. Residents may
request up to three units per home. Batteries are included. No eligibility requirements need
to be met.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for installation, please call the Fire Department
at (978)249-6302 or e-mail [email protected].
LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
There was no meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society in March. I am sure the ladies would
have liked to get out for some social time with the snowy winter we have had. The next
exciting event is the EGG (Easter Great Gathering), sponsored by the Phillipston
Congregational Church, being held at the Red Apple Farm on Saturday April 4th from 8 am
to
1 pm. Parking will be off site this year, with all the snow and mud. There will be buses
shuttling people so watch for signs directing you to the offsite parking areas. The ladies will
be unveiling their items for their annual raffle at this event. Four items will be raffled, a
Baby Quilt, a couch Quilt, and 2 Wall Hangings. You will be able to choose which item you
would like to take a chance for or drop tickets in each of the 4 items. The articles to be
raffled were made by Barbara Sanden and Brenda Fontaine. Thank you so much ladies.
These ladies are so very talented. The winner of each of these items will be draw at the fall
Pumpkin Weigh-In Fair at the Red Apple Farm in October. Beginning plans were made for
the Annual Silver Tea to be held on May 12th, further information will be coming. After a
snowy winter this year, everyone is looking forward to the next meeting that will be held in
April on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the vestry of the church with Carole Gariepy and
Marie Lalino as hostesses. Final plans will be made at the April meeting for the Annual
Silver Tea The Ladies Benevolent Society is open to any ladies, please feel free to come and
join us. Hoping to see everyone at the Easter Great Gathering (EGG) at the Red Apple
Farm on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 8am to 1pm for a great breakfast brunch with the
Easter Bunny and other activities!
Trail Dedication 10 a.m. on May 16th
The North Quabbin Trails Associaltion (NQTA) is planning a celebration of the completion
of the 16.3 mile Red Apple Trail system on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Local officials will join
the NQTA members, the Rose family, and all who enjoy hiking and nature at 10 a.m. in the
upper parking lot near the wind turbine for a brief program before heading out on the trail.
There are several trail heads for access for shorter hikes along this trail system. With the
assistance of funding from L.A.N.D. grants, the Phillipston Community Preservation Fund,
and our neighbors, Selectman Tom Brouillet, Reggie and Mel Haughton, Massachusetts
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, and the
generous voluntary efforts of the North Quabbin Trails Association, it is now possible to
hike from Phillipston to Bearsden Woods Conservation Area in Athol and up to Millers
Crossing in South Royalston.
Plan on a beautiful, sunny spring day for a great hike on a wonderful trail system. It is
possible to spot a car at different locations for those who prefer a shorter walk. Check in
with [email protected] for more information.
The Transfer Station will open for its Summer Hours beginning
Wednesday April 1, 2015.
Every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm, and Saturdays 7:45am-1:45pm
PHILLIPSTON RESIDENTS ONLY!
QUESTION NO. 1
Shall the Town of Phillipston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for
the following equipment for the Fire Department: self-contained breathing apparatus,
firefighting protective clothing, and Fire hoses?
YES ________
NO________
Debt Exclusion
On the election ballot, on May 4, the town will be asked to vote on a debt exclusion
article to provide the fire department with 14 self-contained breathing apparatus, hoses and
firefighting protective clothing. These items are necessary as the current items are expired or
expiring this year. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) mandates that each
firefighter have the necessary safety equipment to enter a burning building. There must be
one breathing apparatus per seat in every vehicle. If there isn’t, that vehicle cannot be used.
Funding this article through a Debt Exclusion will allow the department to fully replace all
necessary safety equipment and hoses with a one-time tax increase of about $45 for one year
based on $100,000 house valuation.
Failure to fund these items could result in higher home insurance rates and slower
response time to house fire calls. As a result of not having proper safety gear, interior fire
attack and rescues will not be able to be completed leading to greater property loss and
possible life casualties.
For the safety of your firefighters and the town’s people please vote in favor of the debt
exclusion.
IMPORTANT VOTING DAYS
The Annual Elections of the Town of Phillipston will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 from
noon to 8pm at the Town Hall, 50 On The Common, Phillipston, MA.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee Ballots will be available on April 16th.
2nd.
Requests can be made until noon on May
The Annual Town Meeting will be held at 7pm on
May 6, 2015 in the Phillipston Memorial School Gym, 20 on The Common, Phillipston,
MA.
TOWN CLERK – Karin L. Foley
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
John Telepciak – Clerk
Thomas Brouillet –Chairman
Terrance Dymek, Vice Chairman
HAPPY SPRING
PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
OPEN BURNING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT
OPEN BURNING SEASON JANUARY 15 th – MAY 1st
BURN PERMITS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S OFFICE
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
IF AVAILABLE CALL 978-249-6302
AGRICULTURAL BURN PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM FIRE CHIEF
STEVENS
TO OBTAIN A BURNING PERMIT BY MAIL:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW AND MAIL COMPLETED
INFORMATION WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5.00. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
FOR BURN PERMIT.
MAIL TO: PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
90 STATE ROAD, PHILLIPSTON, MA 01331
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Points of Interest
As part of the new website, we would like to include information about “Points of Interest”
to people who may be new to the area. We are asking that you submit your suggestions for
“Points of Interest” for Phillipston and surrounding communities for consideration to
[email protected]. Please include details about your point of interest – where it
is located, what you can do there, what age groups may enjoy it.
SUBMITTED POLITICAL AD
Re-elect Tom Brouillet!
All of the good things that have happened, and continue to happen, in town are the result of
the current Selectboard who work together to keep things moving in a forward direction.
Tom has kept an open mind and strives to make decisions that will benefit the Town as a
whole. Other area towns are struggling through some hard times, but Phillipston is full of
people, like Tom, working diligently to keep the town in good financial standing.
Through Tom’s dedication and leadership, along with the two other members of the
Selectboard, the Town departments are all working together to do what is best for the town.
Historical Society of Phillipston
invites you to
"Old Timers Round Table"
April 15, 2015
Congregational Church Vestry
Dave Bramhall will lead an interesting session reviewing Phillipston's past with
old timers who grew up in town. Come hear them share their memories of
school days, World War II years, the plane crash, early TV, and more. It
promises to be a fun evening of nostalgia. Refreshments will be served
following the meeting. All are welcome.
Dog Licenses for 2015
License your dog with the Town Clerk
All dogs licensed after April 1st will have a $5.00 late fee added to their license cost
Dogs licensed after May 1st will pay a $25.00 late fee
All dogs not licensed will receive a $50.00 fine
Fines that are not paid will be sent to the Winchendon
Court House for collection.
You may come to the Town Hall on Monday’s from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesdays
12:00pm to 6:00pm and the first Saturday of the month from 8:00am to 10:00am.
Please make sure your dogs rabies shot is up to date and bring your certificate with you
if we do not have it on file. If your dog needs rabies shot contact Nygard Veterinarians in
Templeton at, 978-939-8348, for a listing of clinics in our area.
If your dog is no longer with you please let us know so a fine will not be sent out to you.
You can also license your dog by mail and you will find the application enclosed.
Call the Town Clerk’s Office if you have any questions at 978-249-1733 please leave a
message.
ATTENTION PHILLIPSTON NEWSLETTER READERS
The Phillipston Community Newsletter is put together by The Congregational Church of
Phillipston, U.C.C. The newsletter is available to all nonprofit organizations in town to post
news items or notices of upcoming events. Businesses in town may place ads at $10 for a
Half page and $5 for quarter page. A full page for the newsletter is 7” x 8.5” with a .5”
margin. Ads or news items may be sent by e-mail to [email protected] ,The
Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C will decide what can be put in the newsletter
and also may limit the number of pages in an issue.
All questions or comments can be sent to [email protected].
MAY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS APRIL 23rd
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
May 4, 2015
Monday
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION
TO TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON OFFICES
SELECTMEN - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Thomas L. Brouillet, 34 Baldwin Hill Road, Incumbent
James T. Mackie, 5 Petersham Road
ASSESSOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Rebecca Martin, 35 Brooks Village Road, Incumbent
David E. Manty, 570 Royalston Road
ASSESSOR – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Anthony M. Membrino, 255 Lincoln Road
BOARD OF HEALTH – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Matthew E. Pearson, 46 Spa Road, Incumbent
CEMETERY COMMISSION – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Paul E. Bauch, 150 Templeton Road, Incumbent
CONSTABLE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Roger M. Wrigley, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Incumbent
LIBRARY TRUSTEE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Karen L. Thorn, 60 Petersham Road
MODERATOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Timothy R. Haley. 5 Myrtle Road, Incumbent
PLANNING BOARD - 5 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Bernard A. Malouin, Sr., 30 Petersham Road, Incumbent
PLANNING BOARD - 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
John Telepciak, 170 Blake Corner Road
TAX COLLECTOR – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Sally A. Kastberg, 75 Baldwinville Road, Incumbent
NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3 YR TERM – PHILLIPSTON
VOTE FOR ONE
Victoria C. Chartier, 115 Baldwinville Road, Incumbent
NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3YR TERM – TEMPLETON
VOTE FOR TWO
Deborah A. Koziol, 55 Winchendon Road, Baldwinville, Incumbent
Rae Ann Trifilo, 226 Royalston Road, Baldwinville, Incumbent
April J. Cover, 24 A Meadowbrook Lane, Templeton
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WILL BE May 4th
The polls will open at 12:00pm and close at 8:00pm
LAST DAY TO REG TO VOTE WILL BE APRIL 15th
TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON
Office of the Town Clerk
50 The Common
Phillipston, Massachusetts 01331
Phone (978) 249-1733
[email protected]
Town Clerk:
Karin Foley
MAIL IN DOG LICENSE FORM
(Licenses are issued January 1st)
COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND WITH PAPER WORK LISTED BELOW:
(to the above address)
Note: $ 5.00 Late fee after April 1st
1. Current Rabies Certificate
$25.00 Fine after May 1st
2. Spaying/Neutering Certificate
All dogs not licensed $50.00 fine
3. Stamped Self addressed Envelope
(fees & fines must be paid before licensing will occur)
4. Check made payable to the Town of
Phillipston
OWNER’S NAME:_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________
PHONE:_______________ Dog owners over the age of 70 may register their dog for free
(Licenses will be processed & mailed as received) The owner’s age will be verified against
street listing
Dog #1 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________
Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________
Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______
Service Dog or Owners
Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______
Over 70yrs n/c________
Dog #2 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________
Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________
Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______
Service Dog or Owners
Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______
Over 70yrs n/c________
Dog #3 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________
Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________
Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______
Service Dog or Owners
Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______
Over 70yrs n/c________
Symptoms of rabies may include unexplained aggression, impaired locomotion, varying
degrees of paralysis, and extreme depression or viciousness. Individual animals maybe
affected in different ways. Some animals will display the well known “vicious” form, while
others, displaying the “dumb” form, will merely appear sick or dazed and become very
lethargic. Once an animal begins to show signs of rabies it is likely to die within 5 days.
Town Clerk Office Hours: Mondays 8:00am to 9:00pm – Wednesday 12:00pm to 7:00pm1st Sat of Month 8-11am
It’s time to cut the clutter!
Join the Community fun at
Phillipstons Town Wide Yard Sale!
Saturday, May 9, 2015
$15 IS ALL IT TAKES - IT’S SO EASY!
Contribute to a good cause, clean out your clutter, & make some extra CA$H!
We will do all of the advertising for you!
Please contact Jennie at 978-790-9279 to list your address on the map.
Encourage neighbors to join, more homes = more customers on your street!
Maps to the different homes participating in the yard sale will be handed out for $1
each on the Common in Phillipston, in the center of town beginning at 7AM!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Girl Scouts.
THIN MINT SPRINT!
5K run/walk to benefit the Phillipston Girl Scouts & the Templeton Food Pantry
Saturday, May 2nd
Registration begins at 8:30, race starts at 10:00
Phillipston Town Common
$20 entry fee for the race, Checks can be made payable to Troop 30908
T-shirts for the first 20 participants!
We are also collecting food for the Templeton Food Pantry the day of the race!
Please bring a donation & support this wonderful cause that helps so many in our area!
Need a form? Questions? Call, email, or text:
Jennie Chace: [email protected] or 978.790.9279
Melissa Kuehl: [email protected] or 508.344.3514