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Volume 7, Number 51 – 16 Pages
Friday, January 16, 2015
Ex-Brimfield
treasurer
pleads guilty
Placid lakes
need caretakers
Advisory committee
takes stock of 2014
accomplishments
By Angela Zajac
Town Common Writer
STURBRIDGE – Warm
weather recreation has ended on the Sturbridge lakes.
The boats are all ashore, the
docks have been pulled and
the Sturbridge lakes have
settled down for their long
winter’s nap. Winter ice activities have now begun.
The Sturbridge Lake Advisory Committee (SLAC)
is using this time to reflect
upon its accomplishments in
2014.
SLAC is the citizen volunteer group that coordinates
activities between the various lake associations on the
five residential lakes and acts
as advisor to the Sturbridge
Board of Selectmen when
lake issues are raised. There
are two members representing each of the five residential lakes plus assorted
members added for technical
advice or act as a liason with
selectmen, the Sturbridge
Conservation Commission
(SCC) and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
David Mitchell, member
of SLAC, said, “The Sturbridge Lake Advisory Committee (SLAC) has been very
active over the year in their
major areas of contribution
– boater safety, water quality
monitoring, and public education.”
In May and September,
SLAC worked with Boat
Massachusetts to provide
See ICE I PAGE 8
By Emily Thurlow
Staff Writer
TOWN COMMON COURTESY PHOTOS
Fire Department Lt. Roderick demonstrates and reviews Rescue Alive Sled procedures
last weekend during a drill. In front of him is a Long Pond ice sample about 10-inches
thick, which still doesn’t make all ice safe.
Valanzola
Standing room only at motocross hearing
named COO
Route 49 track proposal
at state office faces uphill battle
BOSTON – Secretary of
Energy and Environmental
Affairs Matthew Beaton
on Monday
announced
that Michael
Va l a n z o l a
will serve as
Chief Operating Officer Michael Valanzola
for the Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs.
“Michael brings over a decade of financial and operational experience to the table,
and I am pleased to have him
on
board,” said Matthew
Beaton, Secretary of Energy
and Environmental Affairs.
“The knowledge Michael has
obtained in both the public and
See OFFICE I PAGE 8
By Angela Zajac
Town Common Writer
CHARLTON – Dexter Memorial Hall in Charlton was
packed to 220-person fire code
capacity on the night of Jan. 7.
Over 100 concerned citizens were
turned away at the door at the
first meeting in a series of Planning Board public hearings on a
proposed motocross track.
Dexter Memorial Hall was
standing-room only and the
residents that were turned away
caused some commotion. There
were more than two police officers present and Charlton Police
Chief James A. Pervier had to
plead for decorum and respect
from all sides. A resident called
for a motion to adjourn to a larger meeting space. They were informed that this was the opening
BRIMFIELD – Things are
finally starting to add up in the
case against Kirsten Weldon in
the town of Brimfield.
The former treasurer entered a guilty plea to one count
of embezzlement by a municipal officer at Hampden County
Superior Court in Springfield
on Monday.
Weldon, 44, served as the
elected treasurer for the town
of Brimfield from 2003 until
2013 when she suddenly resigned midway through an audit performed by Scanlon and
Associates of South Deerfield.
Through a closer look, it became apparent that there were
some discrepancies in the cash
flow and local and state police
collaborated to investigate the
matter.
Following the investigation,
Weldon was determined to
have stolen a total of $80,868
and she faced charges of embezzlement by a municipal
officer as well as larceny over
$250 and larceny over $250 by
a single scheme.
“The plea was not a surprise as the evidence was overwhelming that Mrs. Weldon
was guilty,” said Brimfield Police Chief Charles Kuss, who
explained that the guilty plea
on embezzlement encompasses
a larceny charge and carries a
maximum penalty of 10 years
in prison.
Kuss also said that the sentencing has been postponed at
the request of Weldon’s lawyer,
See GUILTY I PAGE 8
Town meeting
voter registration
hours announced
TOWN COMMON COURTESY PHOTO
The plan that Sunset City developers submitted to the planning board for approval. It was featured
on a large projection screen to attendees.
session for the project and that
there will be many more meetings
to come.
Sunset City, Inc. and Gair
LLC., whose principals are Russell, Brant & Iris Jennings and
See HEARING I PAGE 8
STURBRIDGE – Extended voter registration hours
for non-registered voters to
become eligible to vote at the
Special Town Meeting, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, 2015,
will be held on Friday, Jan. 16
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Sturbridge Town Hall Town
Clerk’s office and 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. at the Public Safety Complex. If you have any questions,
feel free to call the office of the
Town Clerk at 508-347-2510.
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Estella E. Soja, 1934–2015
Patricia “Patti” Dunlap
Patricia “Patti” Dunlap, born on
Nov. 11, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY; passed
away on Jan. 2, 2015. Patti, beloved
wife of Scott, mother of Monique,
Jason and Maxwell, grandmother of
Jude and Jillian, sister of Janine, and
aunt of Justin, Brian and Kasey, was
formerly of New York and Florida,
recently of West Brookfield. Patti was
predeceased by her mother, father and
sister, Connie, Peter and Linda Salzarula. Services were held in Ridgewood,
NJ at Feeney Funeral Home on Jan. 5,
2015. Patti will always be remembered
for her generosity, kind spirit, zest for
Warren – Estella E. Soja, 80, died
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. Estella was born
on July 23, 1934 in Leverett, MA to the
late William H. and Julia (LaPlante)
Snow and has been a resident of Warren for many years. Estella was predeceased by her husband John J. Soja.
She leaves their children John E. Soja
of Warren, Mark J. Soja of Chicopee,
Darlene M. Soja-Fisher of Warren and
Terri M. Gola and her husband John
of Monson; five grandchildren Bruce,
Catherine, John, Hannah and Kaitlyn,
and a great-grandchild, Julian.
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WEST BROOKFIELD – The
Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in
West Brookfield has announced their
upcoming events for the month of
January. Their teen page, Melody
Spencer, is available until Jan. 18 to
provide assistance with all of your
technology needs and questions. Call
the library at 508-867-1410 to set up
an appointment.
The Knitting Group meets every
Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. New
members are always welcome.
There will be a free music program
on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
featuring local musician Benjamin
Bullock. He will be sharing songs
and stories including folk, blues and
Americana. Please register at the library or call 508-867-1410.
The monthly book discussion will
be on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. The
book discussed will be “The Light in
the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian. New
members are always welcome.
“Lawyer for a Night” with Jim
Hoffey will resume in the spring.
Anyone interested should call the
library with their contact information.
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CURRENT EVENTS
Compiled by Tim Kane
[email protected]
THE WEEK AHEAD
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at
the Warren Senior Center, 2252 Main Street in West Warren, on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. All presenting donors will receive a
$5 gift card from Dunkin Donuts. To schedule an appointment, please
call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/makedonation-v6 and enter sponsor code WARRSC.
The East Quabbin Land Trust will be holding a brush burningsledding work day on Saturday, Jan. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. at Wendemuth Meadow, located on 25 Bates St., North Brookfield. The day
is divided into two shifts; the first starts at 9 a.m., and the second at
1 p.m. Contact Shelby Braese at [email protected] for more
information or to confirm you are coming.
The Friends of Sturbridge/Fiskdale Senior citizens will
hold their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m,. After a short
business meeting, Mr. Donald Young will show his slide show and
give an interesting talk about the restoration of the B-29 plane located at the New England Air Museum. All ate invited to attend. Coffee
and refreshments will be available after the presentation.
UPCOMING
The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary at 30 Peck Road in Wales
has announced their first three winter lectures. On Saturday, Jan. 24
at 1:30 p.m. will be “The Changing Landscape of Wales: Past, Present and Future.” On Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m. will be “Shady
Selections.” Selecting plants for your garden can be a challenge. On
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. will be “Living Color.” These lectures
are free. Please call (413) 267-9654 to make a reservation or for
more information.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition will be
held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at West Brookfield Elementary School, 89 North Main St. in West Brookfield. For pre-registration
and more information call Wally Connor at 413-813-8100 or email
[email protected]. This event is sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus Council 11080.
The North Brookfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council will be meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, May 5 at
6:30 p.m. in the North Brookfield Elementary School cafeteria.
North Brookfield Elementary School is conducting preschool screening on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Appointments are required. If your child is three or four years old prior
to Aug. 31, 2015 please call Yvette at 508-867-3166 to register.
The Joshua Hyde Library’s annual Stewing Over Mysteries event will take place on Jan. 29, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at The
Publick House in Sturbridge. This year’s event, sponsored by the
Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library, will feature mystery and true
crime author Kate Flora, whose works include the 2014 true crime
story “Death Dealer,” “And Grant You Peace,” and “Redemption”
which won the 2013 Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. The cost
for this event will be $10. Enjoy stew, rolls, dessert and coffee while
discussing mysteries and writing. Tickets are available at the Joshua
Hyde Library in Sturbridge or online at www.slfriends.org. The snow
date is Feb. 4.
The North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club will be holding
a “Texas Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield, MA on Friday night, Jan. 30, 2015. Play starts promptly at 7:30
PM. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held in the
Spring. Refreshments are available.
The First Congregational Church of West Brookfield,
UCC, 36 North Main Street will host a turkey dinner in memory of
longtime church member Sandra G. “Sandy” Plumb, who passed
away in December. The dinner will be on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. The menu
of turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, assorted desserts and drinks will be served.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are
needed. Call Marilyn at 508-867-2268. Take-outs will be available
at 5:30 p.m. sharp.
The Brookfields’ Lions Club will be holding its 26th annual
Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015; weigh-ins is from 7
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The entry fee is $20. They are offering some of the
largest single day prizes in the state—you do not have to fish to win.
There will be five minute cash drawings and a Polaris Sportsman
four-wheeler give away, both of which will happen regardless if the
derby is cancelled, and a $5,000 cash drawing. There will be over
$10,000 in cash prizes.
The North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club will be holding a “Texas Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road in North
Brookfield on the night of Friday, Feb. 6. Play starts promptly at 7:30
p.m. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held in the
spring. Refreshments are available.
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Brush burning planned at Wendemuth Meadow
NORTH BROOKFIELD – The
East Quabbin Land Trust will be putting on a brush burning/sledding workday on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Wendemuth
Meadow. Come and join them as they
spend the day clearing out the brush
piles that have accumulated in the last
year since beautification of the meadow began.
Wendemuth Meadow, located on 25
Bates St. in North Brookfield, is known
for its beautiful rolling pastures. You
wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity. Other festivities of the day include
roasting hot dogs and marshmallows
on the burn piles. The day will be divided into two shifts, but come earlier,
come later, or stay all day. Work will begin at 9 a.m. for the first shift, and the
second begins at 1 p.m. Please contact
Shelby Braese at servicelearning@eqlt.
org for more information or to confirm
you are coming. School groups, clubs,
youth groups and so on are more than
welcome and encouraged. This will be
an event for all ages.
- Sharon Mahoney, Brookfield
“The contest can get
pretty exciting. All of the
kids get a certificate of
participation and winners
in each category get a
prize that was donated by
local merchants.”
- Wally Connor, Brookfield
Knights of Columbus to hold winter social
By Jennifer Robert
Quaboag Current Reporter
I
t is once again that time of year.
The St. Stans Knights of Columbus are gearing up for the annual
holiday social and hope that attendance
will be high.
“We hold this each year because we
want people to know that good is possible, that good things do happen in the
community,” Knights member Stanley Soltys said. “The winter social is a
good way that we can support the community.”
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal benefit society, was founded in 1882 for the purpose of rendering
financial assistance to members and
their families. Since its inception the
Knights have grown to over 1.8 million
members internationally. According to
the mission statement of the Knights
social and intellectual fellowship is
Quotes
of the week
“I believe that the board
disbanded the cable
advisory as retribution for
the town vote they lost.”
Quaboag Current courtesy photo
-WARREN-
PAGE promoted among members and their
families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief
and public relief works. Locally, the St.
Stan’s Knights have done a variety of
deeds to benefit varied demographics
within the community.
“The Warren Council has donated
money in the last year to St. Stanislaus
Parish in West Warren, the Sharing
Cupboard Food Pantry in West Brookfield, to a house fire victim in Warren
and to the St. Vincent de Paul Society
for financial assistance to local families
in need,” Knights member Steve Rust
said. “The Warren council’s members
also volunteered over 1,100 hours in the
community over the past year.” Soltys
added that while the Knights are a religious organization, they assist all members of the community.
“It seems like there is not a lot of
good that people see and talk about
anymore,” Soltys said. “This is something good. The Knights do good things
for the community and this dinner is al-
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community to support us so that we can
support the community.”
This year’s winter social will be held
on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at
the Warren Senior Center. Tickets are
$10 per person or $25 for a family of
five. Meatballs and sausage over pasta
with “Grandma’s Sunday Sauce” as
well as salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee and juice will be served. A variety of
raffles that have been donated by local
businesses will be up for grabs. For tickets or more information contact Soltys
at 413-436-7095.
“I am very excited to win
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told my mother Theresa
that we would be going
to a very nice dinner this
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West Brookfield
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as spot planning board, board of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s
relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE
As required by Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 132B, National Grid (New England
Power and/or Massachusetts Electric Company)
hereby gives notice that it intends to selectively
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rights-of-way in 2015.
The selective use of herbicides to manage
vegetation along rights-of-way is done within the
context of an Integrated Vegetation Management
(IVM) program consisting of mechanical,
chemical, natural and cultural components. In
right-of-way vegetation management the pest or
target is vegetation (primarily tall growing) that
will cause outages and safety issues. National
Grid’s IVM program encourages natural controls
by promoting low growing plant communities
that resist invasion by target vegetation. The
selective use of herbicides and mechanical
controls are the direct techniques used to
control target vegetation and help establish and
maintain natural controls.
Rodeo, and possibly one of the following
herbicides, Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, will
be applied directly to the surface of stumps
immediately after target vegetation is cut (Cut
Stump Treatment). Garlon 4 or Garlon 4 Ultra
will be applied selectively to the stems of target
vegetation using hand-held equipment (Basal
Treatment). Krenite S or Rodeo, mixed with
Escort XP, and one of the following herbicides,
Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, will be applied
selectively to the foliage of target vegetation
using hand-held equipment (Foliar Treatment).
Applications shall not commence more than ten
days before nor conclude more than ten days
after the following treatment periods.
Municipalities that have rights-of-way scheduled
for herbicide treatments in 2015:
East Brookfield, North Brookfield,
West Brookfield
Treatment Periods
January 12, 2015–June
1, 2015
Cut Stump Treatment
Basal Treatment
June 1, 2015-October 16,
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Foliar Treatment
Cut Stump Treatment
Basal Treatment
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Cut Stump Treatment
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DARTS & LAURELS
LAUREL - To new Gov. Charles Baker for walking the campaign talk. Last week he decided to forgo
settling into former Gov. Deval Patrick’s whopping
$11.3 million Statehouse office renovation, and took
the much smaller secretary office adjacent to it, saying he thought the fancy, historic digs should be open
to the public and that he just didn’t feel right occupying it. Kudos to Gov. Baker for sending a strong
message to all state employees and departments that
he means business when it comes to reigning in irresponsible spending like this during still uncertain
financial times. We understand and appreciate the
need to restore past state history, but timing is everything. Last year was not the time to spend $11 million on a historical office renovation when the state
budget faces deficits and cuts.
LAUREL – To the Quabbin Regional High
School Band “Symphonic Winds” directed by Peter
Lewis, which was one of only four bands to play at
the Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago at Orchestra Hall in Symphony Center. The band then went
on to win Gold at the MICCA Festival and play
at Boston Symphony Hall. The next big challenge
is funding their very expensive trip in May 2015 to
play the John Phillip Sousa Festival at the John F.
Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in Washington,
DC. The students really need the public’s help with
donations so we can get these 48 talented kids to
Washington D.C to perform. Cost is about $1,500
per student. You can send donations to the Quabbin
Regional Music Department at Quabbin Regional
High School.
LAUREL – To Bob Briere of Sturbridge for his
long service on the historical society there and his
deep commitment as a regional historian. We need
more like you, Bob.
LAUREL – To Kermit Eaton of Brookfield and
all those responsible for the beautiful New Year’s
Eve candle luminaries that lined Route 9 from the
cemetery and elementary school up to and around
the town common for all to see. The project is a major undertaking with only a small corp of volunteer
helpers. We wish the candles’ illuminated sign of
peace could be present all year round.
LAUREL – To Ware Town Manager Stuart
Beckley for sending notices again to affected local
downtown property owners and landlords that it
is their responsibility to shovel snow after storms,
and remind the police chief that failure to do so is a
ticketable offense. While we’re at it, the responsibility of shoveling does not just stop with snow. As of
Wednesday morning, a good portion of Ware Main
Street’s sidewalks were still covered in a glaze of ice
that also should be treated with sand so people don’t
fall and hurt themselves.
LAUREL - To special needs school teacher and
super talented West Brookfield-based jazz-funk
bassist-flutiest Nicole Sutka for composing and producing her own first full professional album of all
original music. Her jazz compositions can be found
online at www.reverbnation.com/q/59h3cn or catch
her live this Saturday at the Electric Haze club in
Worcester with her band at 8 p.m.
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news, personality profiles, and community features that
we know about. This includes all selectmen and school
committee meetings as well as spot planning board, board
of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by
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major community event features that we should always
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their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers
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What is your legacy?
O
ne of the conversations I most often have in my not just happen; we cannot just sit there and wait for
work as a hospice chaplain is how will people something to happen we have to be intentional about
remember their loved one; in other
it. If we want our lives to change we cannot
words, what is their legacy? As we start the
just wait for change to happen we have to
new year, I think it is usual for all us to look
make that change happen.
back over the year that we have just completI think most of us just sit and wait for life
ed and see what we have done and perhaps
to make its move rather than moving life in the
what we have left undone. When we look
direction we want it to go in. If you want to
back do we see deep and lasting footprints or
lose weight, you cannot just sit on the couch
are they just on the surface, leaving no lasting
wish the pounds would drop off. If you
Shepherd and
impression?
want to take a class to improve your job perof Souls formance, you cannot just sit and hope that
I am not a great one for making resoluBy
tions mainly because I never seem to keep
the teacher comes by and teaches the class in
Fr. Peter-Michael
them past the 3rd or 4th day of the New
your living room. If we want anything in life
Preble
Year, and this year is no different. What I
to happen we have to make it happen. But to
am doing this year is being intentional about
make life happen, we need to have a plan.
how I am going to change my life, not simply for the
Anything that we do has to be done with a plan
sake of change but that life can and will be different in mind. Last summer I drove to Florida for a fammoving forward.
ily reunion. Prior to leaving the house I had contacted
In his book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, AAA for a Triptick to make the job easier on me. Even
John Maxwell writes that the first law is the Law of though I have a GPS, I still like to have a road map
Intentionality. The idea behind this law is that life does
See LEGACY I PAGE 5
Letters to the Editor
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Mother nature, fallacy, fable or both
POLICY
To the Editor:
In my research I am informed that Mother Nature
was in existence many years before Christ [BC] by preSocrates philosophers; who ever they were or are. Philosophers of that age introduced Mother Nature and it
was continued by the Greek philosopher Aristotle and
for whatever reason cultures have embraced [adopted]
those notions that nature had its own spirit, unique
from God.
This country America has adopted Mother Nature
because the woman is a source of life, she gives birth,
and she is a nurturer.
For whatever reason our culture has adopted ideologies such as global warming, climate changes, rising
temperature, sea levels, savage wildfires, earthquakes,
tsunamis, hurricanes and a variety of other devastations is all a result of Mother Nature, is false as in fallacy and fable.
Come on people, we are not ostrich’s, we need to get
our heads out of the sand, there is “no” mother nature.
Whether or not you choose to believe, God is real! He
is the Father of “all” creation. God the Father, Matthew 5: 45 makes it very clear that He is in control of
the weather and controls the forces of nature, Matthew
24: 7. God the Father is the only one who can control
storms, Matthew 8: 26.
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Now you might be asking your self, if God is a loving Father why is He letting this happen? I cannot answer that with any specific authority, however, I believe
I can answer that with some degree of reasonable explanation. Many of you as Americans who are citizens
of this Country and Nation do not believe in God.
You have rejected, defiled, rebelled and mocked God’s
commandments and moral laws and in exchange God
has removed His protection from this country, nation,
and is allowing our enemies and natural forces to over
power this nation.
We as a state and country need to reunite, repent
with other countries and become a nation or nations
under God. Then we will have favor with God. I believe that God’s plan is for us to repent and call out to
Father God through His Son Jesus. [2 Chronicle 7: 14]
then He will answer us and heal our land.
God is very clear, He will not be mocked [Galatians
6: 7] if this country continues to mock God it will continue to experience and suffer the consequences of devastation. All this devastation is a wake up call and unless we repent it is not going to get any better.
There is going to be a day when each and every one
of us are going to stand before God in awe as Father
God, [not mother nature] Father God of “all” creation.
Why not start now to believe and receive God, Jesus as
your God? Why wait? Some day might be to late.
Roland C. Blais
Brookfield
LEGACY I FROM PAGE 4
handy as I travel. I also plotted out where I was going
to stop and where I would stay. I also made reservations at the hotels I was going to stay at along the way.
I could have simply got in the car, started it up, pointed
it south and set off but the trip was much smoother
because I had a plan.
Life is the same way. Sure, we can drift along day in
and day out and hope that eventually we get to where
we are going, but drifting along aimlessly will never
bring us to where we want or need to be in life. We not
only need to know the destination - we have to know
the route that we are going to follow. If something
comes along that derails us, we need to get back on
track as soon as possible.
Creating the plan means doing just that - sitting
down and creating the plan for what you want to accomplish. Don’t wait for someone to do it for you.
Get the plan down on paper and chart the course, locate the stops along the way, and give yourself time to
look around and make the course corrections that you
need.
The start of the New Year is a great time not only to
look back but to also cast our gaze forward. We stand
in the threshold of a new year and the possibilities that
lie ahead of us are endless. We can go anywhere and
we can do anything if we have a plan and we are intentional about how we are going to accomplish that plan.
It takes work but it can be accomplished.
What is your legacy? How will people remember
you? These are questions that we should ask ourselves
every day and if we do not know then we need to spend
the time creating the answer.
Fr. Peter-Michael Preble is the pastor of St. Michael
Orthodox Church in Southbridge Massachusetts and
blogs at www.shepherdofsouls.com. Follow Fr. Peter on
Twitter @frpeterpreble
PAGE Kularski wins NBSB’s December Hat Contest
North
Brookfield
– The holidays arrived with an extra special gift for Thomas Kularski, a retired Ware police officer,
thanks to North Brookfield Savings Bank. The West Brookfield
resident was spotted wearing an
NBSB hat in Ware and received a
$100 gift certificate in the North
Brookfield Savings Bank “Where
It’s At” Hat Contest.
Each month, anyone seen wearing an NBSB hat by a bank representative is entered into a drawing
to win a $100 gift card to a local
establishment. Kularski, who was
spotted by Jennifer Plassmann,
Assistant Branch Manager of the
Ware branch, was awarded a $100
gift certificate to Salem Cross Inn
restaurant in West Brookfield.
“I am very excited to win the hat
contest. I already told my mother
Theresa that we would be going to
a very nice dinner this weekend,”
Kularski said.
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North Brookfield Savings Bank Ware Branch Manager Tina Allen (left) and Assistant Branch Manager
Jennifer Plassmann (right) with December hat contest winner Thomas Kularski.
Gobi announces January office hours Church to hold dinner
REGION – Tyler Wolanin, district aide to Sen. Anne
Gobi, will be holding office
hours throughout the district
each month, starting Monday,
Jan. 12, 2015. Constituents and
town officials are invited to meet
with Wolanin to express any
concerns, ideas and issues they
have. Walk-ins are welcome but
to set up an appointment you
can e-mail Tyler at [email protected].
Wednesday, Jan. 21
• New Braintree, 12 to 1 p.m.
in the Town Hall
• North Brookfield, 2 to 3
p.m. in the Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 27
• Sturbridge, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
in the Town Hall
Wednesday, Jan. 28
• Brookfield, 10 to 11 a.m. in
the Town Hall
• West Brookfield, 12 to 1
p.m. in the Town Hall
• Warren, 2 to 3 p.m. in the
Town Hall
•
in memory of member
WEST BROOKFIELD – The
First Congregational Church of
West Brookfield, UCC, 36 North
Main St., will host a turkey dinner in memory of longtime church
member Sandra G. “Sandy” Plumb,
who passed away in December. The
dinner will be on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.
The menu of turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, green
bean casserole, cranberry sauce, assorted desserts and drinks will be
served. The cost is $10 for adults
and $5 for children. Reservations
are needed. Call Marilyn at 508867-2268. Take-outs will be available at 5:30 p.m. sharp.
Norcross Sanctuary announces first 2015 lectures
WALES – The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary at 30 Peck Road in
Wales has announced their first
three winter lectures. On Saturday,
Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. will be “The
Changing Landscape of Wales:
Past, Present and Future.” Using
archaeological, historical and early
photographic documentation Ed
Hood, Executive Director of the
Opacum Land Trust, will provide
an overview of the human impact
on the land and how the landscape
we see in Wales today is the product of the continuous process of
changing human land use. Hood
will provide insights into the potential look and feel of towns like
Wales in the future—a future that
is being shaped by our actions today. This lecture is free.
On Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1:30
p.m. will be “Shady Selections.”
Selecting plants for your garden
can be a challenge. Leslie Duthie,
staff horticulturist at the Norcross
Wildlife Sanctuary, will present
some options for the shadier sections of your yard. The focus of
the lecture will be native plants,
but garden favorites will be included. This lecture is free.
On Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m.
will be “Living Color.” Whether
your yard is a botanical masterpiece or a wildland, there are many
species of birds, butterflies and
other insects that add a dynamic
aspect to your palette. Join Jennifer Ohop, Staff Naturalist at the
Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, for a
colorful presentation with tips on
attracting and identifying species
that use backyard habitats. This
lecture is free.
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make a reservation or for more information.
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Auditions set for Ware
Community Theatre’s ‘Cole’
– WARE By Melissa Fales
Reporter
Auditions for Ware Community
Theatre’s upcoming production of
“Cole” will be held Jan. 15 and 16 from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Jan. 17 from 1
p.m. to 3 p.m.
Auditions for this musical review,
based on the works of popular American songwriter Cole Porter, will be held
at Workshop 13 Cultural Arts and
Learning Center, located at 13 Church
St. Raymond Girard will be directing
the show.
“People still appreciate Cole Porter’s
music because he wrote such catchy
tunes,” Girard said. “When you listen
to Cole Porter, you’re doing the foot
tap, and if you know the words, you’re
singing along. It’s feel-good music.”
Girard’s own introduction to Porter’s
music came in 1982 when he served as
the assistant stage manager for a Holyoke Community College production
of “Cole” “We did the show as a dinner theatre,” said Girard. “I fell in love
with the music and the whole concept
of the performance. Since then, I’ve
been looking for the opportunity to do
it again.”
Girard explained that “Cole” isn’t a
play. “It’s an entertainment,” he said.
There’s no stage or set. Instead of actors reciting lines, there are two narrators and a group of singers, along with
drums, bass, and piano. “The costumes
will be very, very formal,” Girard said.
“The women will be in evening dresses
and the men will be in tuxedos.”
“Cole” will be presented in two
parts. Part 1 will introduce the young
Porter, including his years at Yale
University, the debut of his music on
Broadway, and his time living in Paris.
“The narrators will introduce the audience to the story of his life and the
singers sing songs from that part of his
life,” explained Girard. Part 2 follows
Porter’s career to Hollywood and then
back to Broadway.
Girard said “Cole” includes Porter’s
best-known and most-loved works.
“They’ve stood the test of time,” said
Girard. Attendees will hear standards
such as “Another Op’nin’, Another
Show,” “Be A Clown,” “It’s De-Lovely,”
“Let’s Misbehave,” “Anything Goes,”
and “Night and Day.” “The show ends
with a beautiful song called ‘Ev’ry Time
We Say Goodbye,” said Girard. “It’s introduced as a solo and then the whole
company joins in. It’s quite a finale.”
According to Girard, there’s some
flexibility in terms of the voices needed
for this performance. Girard said the
Holyoke Community College show
used five men and three women, but
he’s waiting to see what types of voices
he’ll have to work with after the auditions. “I’m looking for a vocal range of
baritone, alto, and soprano,” he said.
For the auditions, hopefuls should
come prepared with sheet music of
their own choosing. “Be prepared to
sing some scales, too,” said Girard.
The show will be presented to the
public as a dinner theatre and will be
held at the Ware Senior Center on
April 17 and 18, along with a matinee
performance at Workshop 13 on April
19. Stay tuned for more details about
the performances and how to purchase
tickets.
Shoot Two!
K of C free throw contest
slated for Jan. 24
-WEST BROOKFIELD-
sor a local contest for a number of years
and Connor said he is pleased with how
the last two years have gone.
“Last year we have a big increase over
the prior year and we hope to continue
that trend this year,” he said. “The contest can get pretty exciting. All of the
kids get a certificate of participation and
winners in each category get a prize that
was donated by local merchants.” Being
part of the community is important to
the Knights, who by nature of their mission statement strive to financially support those in need. The West Brookfield
Council holds a monthly dinner that raises money to help benefit local charitable
needs. The council also helps support
the Brookfield and West Brookfield food
pantries, the Rescue Mission of Springfield and Visitation House in Worcester,
a group living program that helps to support young pregnant women.
“Last year the Knights also raised
over $10,000 to help provide wheelchairs
to those who cannot afford them,” Connor said. The Free Throw contest is free
of charge to all and will be held in the
gymnasium of the West Brookfield Elementary School. Parents must provide
proof of children’s age by showing either a birth certificate or passport.
“In the past there have been a couple
times that kids from Massachusetts have
gone on to do very, very well in the national competition,” Connor said. “It
never hurts to try. We hope to see a lot
of kids come on down.”
By Jennifer Robert
Quaboag Current Reporter
N
ot every child participates in organized team sports but on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. all
local youth between the ages of 9 and 14
can get a feel of competing in a sporting event and enjoying camaraderie with
others at the local Knights of Columbus
Free Throw contest.
“This gives kids an opportunity to
participate in a fun activity and maybe
win some prizes,” Wally Connor said.
“Maybe there is a kid who is an awesome free throw shooter but doesn’t
want to play on a basketball team; this
gives that kid a chance to be recognized
for that talent.”
A free throw wizard one does not have
to be to compete, however. The main
purpose of the contest is to offer kids a
fun and friendly competition. Originally
begun in 1972, councils from all over the
world have sponsored local contests for
youth. The competition is designed to
have contestants compete within their
own age group and gender, beginning
at the local level, with winners moving
on to the district, regional, state and potentially international levels of competition. For the Knights of Columbus of
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart this will
be the third consecutive year of holding
the contest after the group did not spon-
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ONGOING
THE STURBRIDGE FIT CLUB WALKS every Saturday morning at 8
a.m. starting on the town common. Contact Rec. Department Director
Lynne Girouard at 508-347-2041 for more info.
Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to join a
new, ongoing knitting circle at the Warren Public Library. The group
will meet on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. beginning Jan. 8, 2015. Stop
by for a while or stay the whole time. A knitting circle is a great place
to relax, create and chat with fellow knitters and to share favorite
tips and tricks. Basic materials and instruction will be provided to
beginning knitters. The local Salvation Army service unit offers support to
families in the Ware/Warren area. Services include helping families
find information on utility shut offs, food/clothing referrals, and fuel
assistance. If you are in need of information and would like to make
an appointment, call 413-277-5432.
A Caregiver Support Group, for individuals caring for adults,
will meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each
month at the Sturbridge Senior Center. Newcomers are welcome. For
more information, call Barbara at 508-347-7575.
The Sturbridge Council on Aging is now running a monthly
caregiver support group for individuals who care for adults. For additional information about the caregiver support group, contact Barbara
at 508-347-7575.
WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts Parent-Child Story Hour every
Tuesday at 2 p.m. Stories, finger play, music, and arts and crafts.
Geared to children age 2-5 years, siblings welcome. Every Wednesday, the library offers a Knitting Circle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All
abilities welcome. Bring yarn, needles and a project to work on. Stop
by to have some fun, socialize, and share tips and tricks with fellow
knitters.
The Clowning For Kidz Foundation is seeking individuals and
businesses interested in sponsoring a decorative balloon on their
clown bus. For a $50 tax deductable donation the balloon will feature
the sponsor’s name and contact information prominently displayed
and seen by thousands of event spectators across New England. For
more information, please contact Jim Allard at 413-454-7234.
Holy Protection Orthodox Chapel will be hosting a regular
“Inquirer’s Night” where visitors may listen to a short introduction to
the ancient faith of Orthodox Christianity and ask any questions that
they may have. Come to the Chapel, located at 280 New Braintree
Road in West Brookfield, on Fridays at 7 p.m. The Inquirer’s session
is preceded by the service of Vespers, to which everyone is also invited. In addition, all are welcome to attend our Sunday service, the
Divine Liturgy, at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. The Chapel is a mission of
St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester. For more information
please call Father Walter Smith at 617-932-9726, or Paulette Masterjohn at 774-253-6835.
Adult CPR & First Aid Certification Class at Rehabilitative
Recourses, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. CPR & First Aid Taught by
certified instructors. (AED training also available.) Visit our website
for more information and additional dates, www.rehabresource.org.
Proceeds from trainings support people with developmental disabilities in our community. The cost is $60 per person (the cost includes
both full certifications) Contact Corrie Wetherbee, Rehabilitative Recourses, Inc. P.O. Box 38, Sturbridge, MA 01566 for more information.
Or, call (508) 347-8181.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS WANTED! North Brookfield Junior Senior high school believes that all of our students should be
caring, active, and responsible members of their community. One of
our goals for this academic year is to begin building a stronger connection between our town and school communities. All students at
and VHS are expected to participate in community service as part of
their graduation requirements. Students of all grade levels will be
encouraged to get involved in their school and town through various projects. We are currently seeking opportunities that may be
available to our students right here in North Brookfield. If you have
any projects, tasks, or any other opportunities for our students to
serve the community, please send an e-mail to Abigail Rigney at [email protected].
As a part of a new collaboration between East Brookfield
Public Library and the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant will begin a Book Bag Program, providing parents and
caregivers with books and activities to develop children’s literacy
skills. Each themed book bag contains: quality children’s books,
enrichment activities, age and developmentally appropriate toys,
games and puzzles, along with tips and tools for enriching reading
and writing skills and recourse materials. These Book Bags are available through the East Brookfield Public Library. Contact (508) 8852934, or e-mail [email protected] for details.
Turley Publications courtesy photo
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Senior Marketing Specialist Jane Barnes joins Old Sturbridge Village President and CEO Jim Donahue to commemorate
HPHC’s $22,500 donation to fund a “Carryall Wagon” for the living history museum. Used by more than 100,000 visitors each year, the horse-drawn trolley
transports guests throughout the museum’s 200-acre campus, making it easier for those with mobility challenges to visit the Village’s more distantly
located farm and Mill Village exhibits.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care donates
$22,500 to Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE – Harvard
Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) has
made touring the 200-acre living
history museum Old Sturbridge
Village a little easier for hundreds
of thousands of visitors each
year.
A $22,500 gift from HPHC will
fund a much-needed additional
“Carryall Wagon” to transport
museum guests from the 1830s
town center out into the Village
Countryside. Used by more than
100,000 visitors each year, the
Carryall makes it easier for those
with mobility challenges to visit
the Village’s more distantly located working farm and Mill Village.
Pulled by a team of Belgian
draft horses, the HPHC-funded
wagon seats 35 and carries visitors to Old Sturbridge Village’s
Freeman Farm, the blacksmith
ional Middle/High School,
284 Old West Brook­field
Road, Warren, MA from
8am-4pm. Com­pleted Nom­
in­ation Papers must be
returned between February
4th and March 20, 2015
from 8am-4pm. For further
information, telephone (413)
436-9256.
Daniel Korzec Chairman
Quaboag Regional
School Committee
1/15/15
Jane Barnes
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Senior Marketing Specialist
shop, and Mill Village, returning
to the Center Village through an
authentic 19th-century covered
bridge. Along the way, the historically costumed driver shares
historic facts and background in-
Kim’s Country Store
Antiques:
Birding
& More...
John’s Barber Shop
16 Central Street, North Brookfield
508-867-2646
Kim M. Black - Owner
300 East Main Street
1-508-867-6777
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Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Wednesday
Wales
Irish Pub
- legal notice Attention Voters of Warren
and West Brookfield, MA
Four (4) members of the
Quaboag Regional School
District Committee will be
elected on May 5, 2015 at
district-wide elections, with
two members elected from
each of the two towns for
three (3) year terms. Nomin­
ation Papers are available
on February 4, 2015 at the
Office of the Superintendent
of Schools, Quaboag Reg­
“Sturbridge Village
is a special place
that enables us to
appreciate our
heritage. We want
to encourage more
appreciation for
this treasure.”
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Venture Community Services
names new board member
STURBRIDGE – Venture Com- The Bridge’s Trauma Center, a team of
munity Services (formerly RRI), one of highly trained counselors responding in
Massachusetts’ leading
the aftermath of traumatic
providers of services for
events in schools, civic
people with disabilities,
organizations and busiannounced the appointnesses.
ment of Kathleen Cha“Kathy’s
experience
rette of Sturbridge to its
working for non-profits
board of directors.
will add a valuable perCharette has been a
spective to our board.”
registered nurse for 27
said Mike Hyland, Venture
years and is currently
CEO. “As Venture continthe health director and
ues to grow and evolve, she
high school nurse for the
will serve as an important
Thompson, Conn. public
voice and advocate for all
TOWN COMMON COURTESY PHOTO
Kathy Charette of Sturbridge.
school district. She has
we support.”
spent most of her career
Charette is a graduate
working in the fields of pediatric, ob- of Elms College and Cambridge Colstetric and emergency medicine, but re- lege and holds Masters Degrees in both
cently spent five years as the director of Nursing and Education. She currently
nursing for The Bridge of Central Mas- resides in Charlton with her husband
sachusetts. She was also the director of Dan and son Jacob.
OFFICE I FROM PAGE 1
private sector will be an invaluable asset, and I look forward to working with
him on a daily basis as we set forth to
advance the mission of Energy and Environmental Affairs.”
Valanzola comes to the Executive
Office for Energy and Environmental
Affairs after 10 years working at Hopkinton-based EMC Corporation, most
recently as a Senior Manager of Finance
and Operations.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Secretary
Beaton’s team and look forward to leGUILTY I FROM PAGE 1
Michael O. Jennings, so that a report
may be prepared to assist in the court’s
sentencing decisions. The date for her
sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb.
27 at 2 p.m.
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veraging my private sector experience
to assist the Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs,” said Valanzola.
In addition to his professional career
at EMC, Michael has been active in his
community. He served two terms as a
selectman in his hometown, and is in his
second term on the Tantasqua Regional
School Committee, currently serving as
chairman of the board.
Prior to his service as a selectman,
Mike served on the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and
Cable Commission.
learn the totality of the plea to include
the sanctions and any restitution order,”
said Kuss, adding that while the town
hopes to have all of the money returned
that was taken, it’s not a sure thing.
“Our expectations are high though. As
far as sentencing goes, the judge holds
the final decision.”
HEARING I FROM PAGE 1
Brent Sellew of Charlton, submitted the application for Planning Board site plan approval to
construct a family campground
and off-road motocross park,
and driveway access, a parking
lot and an area for stormwater
management on about 23 acres
of a 150-site in Charlton zoned
for agriculture. This is Phase 1
of the proposed Action Sports
Megaplex.
The project will be on a parcel
of land inside Brookfield Road
in Charlton, off Route 49, and
Ladd Road in Sturbridge. The
land is owned by Sunset City
partners Russell G. Jennings,
Brant Jennings and Brent Sellew.
Michael Loin of Berlin Engineering Associates said the 23acre site would have access from
Brookfield Road with a second,
gated emergency exit on Ladd
Road. The gravel driveway would
lead to a 135-vehicle parking lot
about 3,500 feet from Brookfield
Road. The 150-space campground would be 500 feet farther
down the driveway. The nearest
home, Loin said, is at a distance
of 3,885 feet on Ladd Road. The
disturbance area is 23 acres.
The proposed motocross
would be built near the side of a
hill. There will be no clear cutting
of trees. The motocross track
Ice sail boaters prepare to launch recently on Quaboag Pond.
ICE I FROM PAGE 1
boater safety classes. At these classes,
neophyte boaters (young or old) were
given instruction in proper boating
regulations.
“All graduates were issued a safety
certificate allowing them to operate a
motorboat without adult supervision
(12-15 age group) or operate a personal watercraft such as a jet ski, (16-17
age group), as required by state law,”
Mitchell said.
Both classes were enthusiastically
attended and over 80 new boaters were
certified. SLAC plans on offering similar classes in 2015.
Mitchell explained, “In Sturbridge,
we are blessed with six Great Ponds
within town limits. Great Ponds are
those lakes recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for their
size and/or social, historical, or ecological significance. For Sturbridge these
include: Big Alum Pond, Cedar Lake,
Leadmine Pond, Long Pond/East Brimfield Reservoir, South (Quacumquasit)
Lake, and Walker Pond. Keeping an
eye on their condition allows earlier
detection of any deleterious changes
in water quality or biota (e.g., invasive
aquatic plants).”
will be treed. The campground
is for motocross enthusiasts, and
it is assumed that many people
may come for an event and stay
overnight. The motocross season
is April to November. It does not
operate in the rain. The track will
be open year round from 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m., 5 p.m. in the winter.
The winter could bring snowmobile events. Lighting is proposed
at the entrance, maintenance
facility, and intersections within
the complex. There will be campground lighting to accent roadways and pathways.
The project will require Conservation Commission review.
The Board of Health will also
have to review it.
The Planning Board stated
that it will need a lot more information at this time and a question was raised about how people
are going to be moving around
the site. More details were also
needed by Charlton Fire Chief
Charles E. Cloutier, Jr. regarding
parking and the building commissioner was concerned about
ADA compliance.
Ronald Charette, a former
Charlton selectman who lives
on Brookfield Road, presented
a stack of petitions signed by
Charlton and Sturbridge residents who have formed a group of
abutters called Residents Against
Noise and Traffic (RANT).
“I really hope you will scruti-
TOWN COMMON COURTESY PHOTO
For this purpose, SLAC, together
with the SCC, conducts an annual
monitoring of the water quality and
general condition of all the Great
Ponds in late summer.
In preparation for this year’s monitoring, a set of standard protocols
was established and, with help from
Tantasqua High School students, a
series of instructive on-boat videotapes made to assist teaching these
techniques to first-time samplers. The
monitoring event was held on Aug. 1-2
under the direction of SLAC members
and employed six boats and 14 captains and samplers. Water quality data
indicated that the lakes were in good
recreational and ecological shape, with
no significant algae blooms and some
of the highest water clarity observations yet recorded.
“SLAC is grateful to the generous
contribution of boats and time from
our many volunteers, who always enjoy
the on-board camaraderie and knowledge they gain about their lake and
others they sample,” Mitchell said.
In closing, Mitchell urges residents
to put swimming, fishing or just catching a sunset over one of Sturbridge’s
many placid lakes on your “to-do” list
for 2015.
nize this and agree with the residents that motocross does not
belong in this project.”
Most of the opposition is concerned with the increase in traffic
and noise from the motorcycles.
At the meeting of the Sturbridge selectmen on Jan. 5, an
update by Town Planner Jean M.
Bubon was read by Selectman
Mary Blanchard.
“It is difficult to gauge noise,
traffic and other impacts from
the Action Sports Megaplex because officials haven’t been provided with any studies or reports.
We are not Charlton. We are in
Sturbridge. They have their process and we have our process.
And there are things that we may
be able to do and things we might
not be able to do,” read Ms.
Bubon’s memo. “We, as boards,
really do need to follow the process. And we will be involved.
And, trust me, our concerns are
the same as your concerns... But
we do have to go over this slowly,
legally and carefully.”
Sturbridge Planning Board
member Penny Dumas questioned the board’s interpretation
of a town bylaw.
Town Planner Alan I. Gordon
said, “The Planning Board has 90
days from the close of the public
hearings to render its decision.”
Dumas said, “The 90-day
clock begins at the opening of the
public hearings and the project
will be automatically approved
if the board doesn’t bring it to a
vote within three months. Board
Chairman Peter D. Starkus said
he would seek a clarification from
town counsel.
Several residents spoke in favor of providing a safe environment for motocross enthusiasts
and the economic benefits to the
town.
Dan Plourde, who owns a motocross track in Brookfield, said,
“Dirt bikes have evolved over
the past 20 years to be more environmentally friendly and trees
around and throughout the park
will buffer noise and hold in the
dust.”
Plourde received a big applause from the crowd.
Gordon said the developers
have mentioned plans for other
portions of the 150-acres, such
as car racing, but nothing more
than the campground/motocross
park have been submitted for
consideration.
Jennings said those establishments will hopefully help to fund
four future phases, including a
sports fields, a hotel and a golf
park.
Gordon said the first public
hearing was the orientation step
in a process that would span several meetings. The next public
hearing is going to focus on solely on traffic. It is on Feb.18 at a
location to be announced.
A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, January 16, 2015
Nick Neslusan answers a question relating
to animals.
Chuck Coin thinks about a question posed
to him.
Tyler Rodrigues answers a question about
landlocked countries.
Maddy Ricci answers a question.
wins
PA G E 9
Zach Zalarik answers another question
correctly.
Shannon Tweraser
Tantasqua GeoBee
-STURBRIDGEBy Jennifer Robert
Town Common Reporter
L
ast week was geography week at Tantasqua
Junior High School, with the featured activity being a test of geography trivia that culminated with a two day GeoBee held on Wednesday and
Thursday. Narrowed down one by one from 33 semifinalists seventh grade student Shannon Tweraser was
ultimately named the winner of the Tantasqua GeoBee
and will have the opportunity to try to advance to the
state level.
“From here in school to the state level to a national
competition there are a lot of opportunities to do well
but it is also a lot of fun to just be able to test out knowledge on difference places around the world,” moderator
Rosalie Sokol said.
Sokol, who is a retired geography teacher from the
Tantasqua school district as a member of the Bridgewater State College EarthView team, told students that
she loved teaching geography and has always had a passion for the subject.
The GeoBee is held annually, with thousands of
schools participating, based on materials prepared by
National Geographic. According to the organization,
the contest is designed to encourage teachers to include
geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in
the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. The format of the contest at the school level is
such that students in grades seven and eight took a written test and those who answered the most preliminary
questions correctly went on to compete in the semi-final round. On Thursday the top five seventh graders
and the top five eighth graders competed in the final
round.
“We ran way, way over in terms of time for the semifinals,” geography teacher Shannon Fitzpatrick said.
“That’s a good thing; the kids are answering nearly all
the questions correctly!”
Questions ranged from students being asked to identify what country a certain mountain range is located
in to identifying where a particular city is located. One
round of questions even tested knowledge on pop stars
and where they have held concerts and visited.
As the school winner, Tweraser will take a written
test to see if she qualifies to move on. If she has one
of the top 100 scores in the state she will move on the
state competition at the end of February. Runner-up of
the school competition was Nathan Mayotte and third
place winner was Ryan Bonja.
TOWN COMMON PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ROBERT
Shannon Tweraser, seventh grade, winner of the 2015 Tantasqua GeoBee.
Nick Apher relates state locations to the Mississippi River.
Seventh and eighth grade students
form an audience for the
semi-final and final rounds.
Rosalie Sokol, moderator, asks Round 5 questions to the group of semifinalists.
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James boys lead charge for strong Warriors
- STURBRIDGE By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
Tantasqua played host to a
quad meet with Auburn, Hyde
Prep and Woodstock last week
in both boys and girls track.
The boys won all three of
their competitions with a 49.536.5 victory over Auburn, 86-0
over Hyde Prep and 65-21 over
Woodstock, while the girls took
two of three with an 86-0 win
over Hyde Prep, 53-33 over
Woodstock and a 55-31 loss to
Auburn.
For the boys, senior Paul
James finished first in the 300meter dash at 38.40 seconds.
He also came in second in the
55 meters at 6.80, and second
in the high jump at 5-09. Senior
Joe James placed first in the 600
meters at 1:40.00. Senior Sam
Allen won the high jump at 509 and placed second in the 55meter hurdles at 8.70.
Senior Ryan Arsenault came
in second in the 1000 meters at
Cougars win ‘ugly’ over Indians
- WARREN By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
KofC Free Throw
Competition
WEST BROOKFIELD Knights of Columbus Council #11080 will be sponsoring a free throw shooting
competition at West Brookfield Elementary School, 89
North Main St., at 6:30 p.m.
on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The competition is open
to boys and girls ages 9-14.
Eligibility age is determined as of Jan. 1, 2015.
Birth certificate or other
proof of age is required.
Participants may only compete in one KofC council
competition.
See KofC I PAGE 11
See TRACK I PAGE 11
Warriors
top tough
Chieftains
- STURBRIDGE -
W
hile it may not have
come pretty, the
Quaboag boys basketball team did take another
step forward towards clinching
a spot in both the upcoming
Western Massachusetts Division 4 and Clark tournaments.
Quaboag got into a scrappy
battle all night with Grafton
that finally ended with the
Cougars hanging on for a 4238 home victory over the Indians on Friday night.
“I just finished telling the
boys in the locker room that
we found a way to win an ugly
game tonight,” Quaboag veteran head coach Chris Reilly
said. “Good teams find a way
to win games like these when
you are not playing at your
best. We found a way to do
that tonight and I am proud of
the boys for that. Now, we have
to go out and play better in our
upcoming games.
Quaboag (7-1 overall, 7-0
SWCL) was never really ever
to get the lead out to a comfortable distance in this game
as the Cougars did have an
eight-point lead in the first half
and again in the fourth quar-
3:05.40, fourth in the shot put at
37-03 1-2, and sixth in the mile
at 5:26.50. Junior Tom Molnar
came in third in the 55 meters
at 6.90, and seventh in the shot
put at 34-02. Junior Matt Via
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Quaboag sophomore Ben Wisniewski (15) drives to the basket in the fourth quarter.
ter, but every time the Cougars
looked poised to pull away, the
Indians climbed back into the
contest.
“We were rushing things
tonight,” Reilly said. “We were
doing things quicker than we
needed to be doing them. We
needed to slow the game down
a little bit and look for our
shots. Instead, we were taking
the first one that was presented
to us, which was not always the
best one.”
Junior Will Watkins had
a sub par performance on offense, but he still led the team
with a game-high 12 points
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
and seven rebounds. Ben Wisniewski had another solid game
as he finished with 10 and eight
rebounds. Dillon Antonopoulos and Dillon Perry each had
six. Connor Spencer was next
with five, while Dante Ortiz
See QUABOAG I PAGE 11
Quaboag bounces back at Southbridge
- SOUTHBRIDGE By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
After hitting a little bump
in the road a couple of weeks
ago, the Quaboag girls basketball team is heading in the
right direction again.
The Lady Cougars, who
were able to build a doubledigit lead in the opening quarter, cruised to a 61-30 road
victory against winless Southbridge in a SWCL-West contest on Monday night.
“We were still
trying to find
ourselves at
the beginning
of the season.”
Cliff Lanier
Quaboag head coach
“We were able to get everyone on the team some playing time in this game tonight,
which is always a very good
thing,” said Quaboag head
coach Cliff Lanier. “We did do
lot of positive things out there,
but we still have some things
that we need to work on.”
It was the Lady Cougars
third consecutive victory improving their overall record
to 6-3 and their league record
to 6-2. Their three losses were
against Monument Mountain,
Millbury, and Tantasqua. The
combine record of those three
teams is 22-4.
“We were still trying to find
ourselves at the beginning of
the season,” Lanier added.
See COUGARS I PAGE 11
The Tantasqua swim team
had a relatively easy time in
their home dual meet with
Nashoba, beating them 11066. They took a lead in the
first event and steadily built
upon that over the course of
the meet.
The diving was done to begin the meet due to the conditions in the pool and with
Nashoba having the only diver,
they scored 6-0 in the event.
The scores, though would be
held off until after the 50-yard
freestyle, when diving is usually
done.
The Warriors opened the
swimming part of the meet
with a first and third in the 200yard medley relay. The foursome of David Tolson, Ryan
Campbell, Tommy Bailey and
Alex Wilson came in at 1:59.53,
some 3.5 seconds ahead of the
Chieftains quartet. Third place
went to Tantasqua as well with,
Chris Sutter, Cole Gibson,
Scout Gallant and Jared Mesick. The score was 10-4.
Jonathan Buck was the winner in the 200-yard freestyle,
2:07.25, with Kendra Iller picking up points in third. Watson,
2:25.53 and Campbell went
1-2 in the 200-yard Individual
Medley, while Ellie Dupre garnered a fourth for the Warriors.
In the 50-yard freestyle, it was
Brayden Burdick, 25.23 taking
top honors, with Sutter placing
third. The score was now 40-22
for Tantasqua.
The swimmers took a break
at this point, where the diving
would normally be held. The
six points scored by the Chieftains was added onto the score
and now it was 40-28.
The swimming resumed
with the 100-yard butterfly
and Tantasqua took charge
with a 1-2 finish, as they would
See SWIM I PAGE 11
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2015 Clark High School
Basketball Tournament
schedule announced
WORCESTER - The Clark High School Basketball
Tournament committee and tournament director Joe
Brady recently announced the 76th Clark High School
Basketball tournament schedule. The 2015 tournament
will take place Feb. 15-20 at Clark University’s Kneller
Athletic Center.
The large school quarterfinals will kickoff the tournament on Sunday, Feb. 15. The small school quarterfinals
will take place on Monday, Feb. 16. The large school
semifinals will be played on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and the
small school semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 19. The championship games are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20. The
large school will tip-off at 6 p.m. and the large school final is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.
Sutton won their 10th championship in 2014 defeating Quaboag, 44-41 in the small school semifinal.
Quaboag played in their fourth straight championship
game last year. In the 2014 large school championship
game, Clinton defeated Northbridge, 58-43. The Gaels
claimed their third championship and first since 1975
while long-time Clinton head coach Tony Gannon (27
years) won his first Clark title.
kofC I FROM PAGE 10
A parent or guardian will need to sign registration
form at the event, unless pre-registration is completed, which is encouraged. This event is free.
Winners will receive awards and prizes and will
be eligible to advance to district, regional, state, and
track I FROM PAGE 10
finished fourth in the 55-meter
hurdles at 9.40, and sixth in the
600 meters at 1:46.60. Sophomore
Ben Beaudry came in fourth in the
300 meters at 42.40. Junior Jesse
Fimian came in fourth in the 1000
meters at 3:09.80. Sophomore Jacob Luke came in fourth in the
mile at 5:16.30. Junior Keshav Patel placed fifth in the 100 meters at
3:12.10, and ninth in the mile at
5:32.40. Sophomore Justin Luke
finished fifth in the two-mile at
11:35.50, and seventh in the 1000
meters at 3:15.40. Junior Aaron
Kingman placed fifth in the 55 meters at 7.00. Senior Andrew Tichy
came in fifth in the shot put at 3703 1-2. Junior John True came in
seventh at 7.10. Sophomore Copper Audette placed seventh in the
300 meters at 43.40. Sophomore
Bennett Farrell also placed seventh in the high jump at 4-11.
Sophomore Matt Dumas finished
eighth in the 55-meter hurdles at
9.70. Junior Matt Bresette came in
eighth in the 600 meters at 1:48.90.
Junior Steve Govoni came in 10th
in the 1000 meters at 3:19.90.
Tantasqua also won the
The Week Ahead
Friday, Jan. 16
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Boys Basketball
North Brookfield at Trivium 4 p.m.
Quabbin at Nashoba
7 p.m.
Auburn at Quaboag
7 p.m.
Oxford at Tantasqua
7 p.m.
North Brookfield at Bethany
Christian Academy
5:30 p.m.
Franklin Tech at Pathfinder 7 p.m.
Westborough at Quabbin 6 p.m.
Leicester at Quaboag
7 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Trivium at North Brookfield 6 p.m.
Nashoba at Quabbin
7 p.m.
Swimming
Tantasqua at Leominster 4 p.m.
................................................
Saturday, Jan. 17
Wrestling
“We also played some of the tougher teams in our
league. Tantasqua and Millbury are both very good
teams this year. We have another tough road game
against Auburn on Thursday.”
The Lady Cougars, who had three players reach
double figures against the young Lady Pioneers (0-9),
were able to scored more than 60 points in a game for
the first time this season.
Leading the way offensively for the visitors was
sophomore forward Lexi Paquette, who scored 11 of
her game-high 17 points during the first half. Sophomore guard Emma Stanton checked in with 12 points
and senior center Brittany Herring added 10 points.
The score was tied 2-2 before the Lady Cougars,
who had the height advantage, pulled away by scoring
18 unanswered points. Paquette scored seven points
during the first quarter run on three inside hoops and
a made free throw. Stanton added three points, while
sophomore guard Cassidy Paquette (four points),
senior forward Olivia Corfey (four points), and Herring each scored two points.
Trailing 18-2, the Lady Pioneers, who was led by
sophomore forward Ana Gonzalez with seven points,
did score the next six points.
Quaboag, who put together a 5-2 run, held a 23-10
North Brookfield at Bethany
Christian Academy
7 p.m.
Pathfinder at Franklin Tech 6:30 p.m.
Quabbin at Westborough 6 p.m.
Tantasqua at Doherty
7 p.m.
................................................
Midland Duals at Quabbin 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Indoor Track
No games scheduled.
Quaboag vs. Auburn, Bartlett and
Leicester (at Northbridge) 5:30 p.m.
Northbridge at Tantasqua 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 19
Boys Basketball
Westborough at Tantasqua 4 p.m.
Wrestling
Athol at Pathfinder
7 p.m.
................................................
Sunday, Jan. 18
................................................
7 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Leicester at Quaboag
Swimming
................................................
St. Peter-Marian
at Tantasqua
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Girls Basketball
Pioneer Valley Christian
at Pathfinder
5 p.m.
Quaboag at Oxford
7 p.m.
Northbridge at Tantasqua 7 p.m.
possibly international competitions.
Student athletes should check with their school
Athletic Director about eligibility.
For pre-registration and more info call Wally
Connor at 413-813-8100 or email [email protected].
4x200 meter relay with a time of
1:44.50.
For the girls, junior Sharlette
Laporte took the top spot in the
300-meter dash at 46.40, and
came in fifth in the 55-meter dash
at 8.00. Senior Ellen Butts tied for
first in the high jump at 4-07.
Junior Hannah Zibold came
in second in the 600 meters at
2:02.60, and fifth in the 55-meter
hurdles at 10.20. Sophomore Camie Hall placed third in the 1000
meters at 3:37.80, and third in the
mile at 6:17.50. Sophomore Alyssa
Kievra came in third in the 55-meter hurdles at 10.20, and sixth in
the 55-meter dash at 8.10. Senior
Maddy Mayberry came in third
in the two-mile at 13:42.60, and
ninth in the 600 meters at 2:06.40.
Junior Lynnea Talbot placed third
in the 600 meters at 2:03.40. Sophomore Meaghan Kelley placed
third in the 55-meter dash at 7.90,
and third in the high jump at 4-05.
Junior Catherine Chasse came in
fifth in the 1000 meters at 3:49.80,
and sixth in the mile at 6:30.60.
Sophomore Emily Kievra came in
fifth in the 600 meters at 2:04.10.
Junior Samantha Muir came in
fifth in the 300 meters at 51.00. Se-
cougars I FROM PAGE 10
Girls Basketball
nior Isobel Couture placed sixth
in the 55-meter hurdles at 10.80,
and eighth in the shot put at 22-05
1-4. Senior Anya Parsons placed
sixth in the shot put at 23-02 1-2.
Freshman Mackenzie Falke added
a seventh in the high jump at 4-01,
and a 10th in the mile at 6:50.90.
Senior Ali Gustavson placed seventh in the 300 meters at 51.60. Junior Rebecca Carr placed seventh
in the two-mile at 13:42.60. Junior
Faye Rheault came in eighth in
the 1000 meters at 4:02.40, and
ninth in the high jump at 3-11.
Junior Amelia Ashworth placed
eighth in the 55-meter dash at
8.30. Sophomore Lauren Blakely
finished eighth in the 600 meters
at 2:06.00. Junior Autumn Vadenais added an eighth in the twomile at 15:34.00. Junior Christine
DiCarlo placed ninth in the 1000
meters at 4:02.70. Junior Leann
Ritchie added a ninth in the 55meter hurdles at 10.90 Sophomore
Sabrina Bouchard finished 10th
in the 55-meter hurdles at 11.20.
Sophomore Chloe O’Brien placed
10th in the shot put at 20-09.
Tantasqua also placed fourth in
the 4x200 meter relay with a time
of 2:11.20.
lead entering the second quarter.
With 4:30 left in the opening half, the Lady Cougars had a 31-12 advantage following an 8-2 run.
Herring and sophomore forward Kayla Klein (eight
points), who celebrated her birthday, combined to
score all eight points during that span.
Stanton closed out the scoring in the opening half
with a layup giving her team a commanding 36-15
halftime advantage.
Quaboag, who played their second game in the
beautiful new Southbridge High School gymnasium,
scored the first 12 points of the third quarter. Stanton scored the final six points of that run increasing
the Lady Cougars lead to 48-15.
After the Lady Pioneers scored the next six points,
Quaboag began the fourth quarter with a 9-0 run.
The Lady Cougars led by as 36 points during the final 8:00 before Southbridge finished the game with
a 9-2 run.
One of the fourth quarter highlights for the Lady
Cougars was freshman guard Jessica Souza, who was
called up from the junior varsity team. She scored
her first varsity points on a layup in the final seconds
of the contest.
Freshman center Heather Fontaine was also called
up from the Lady Cougars jayvee team.
PAGE 11
Heaton takes top
spot for Cougar
- STURBRIDGE By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer
The Quaboag boys and girls cross country teams
faced off against David Prouty, Hyde Prep, Oxford
and Woodstock Academy last week.
The boys topped David Prouty, 50-32, Hyde Prep,
63-18, but fell to Oxford, 61-24, and Woodstock, 5332. For the girls, Quaboag topped Hyde Prep, 38-10,
but dropped to David Prouty, 57-21, Oxford, 54-21,
and Woodstock, 61.5-13.5.
For the boys, Max Heaton won the mile with a time
of 5 minutes, 11.10 seconds, and finished third in the
two-mile run at 11:34.00.
Matt Lavelle finished third in the high jump at 5-03,
and sixth in the 300-meter dash at 42.80 seconds. Ben
Webber placed seventh in the 600 meters at 1:46.70. Calvin Cleslak came in 10th in the two-mile at 12:13.80.
Quaboag also placed fifth in the 4x200 meter relay
with a time of 1:53.90.
For the Lady Cougars, their top finisher in any
event came in 11th place. Samantha Gadbois and Lauren Sousa did so in the 55-meter dash at 8.60. Sousa
did the same in the 300 meters at 53.40, as did Shelby
Tytula in the 1000 meters at 4:10.50.
QUABOAG I FROM PAGE 10
had two and Steve Mellon one.
Home cooking and familiar rims are not something
the Cougars have been familiar with this season as
Quaboag was only playing their second home game in
eight contests, the first coming at the end of last month
when the Cougars beat Tantasqua.
Quaboag, which has won five straight, was coming
off a big win at Bartlett, 58-48, on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The gym at Bartlett can be a very unfriendly territory for visiting teams to walk into with its tight dimensions around the court and with the crowd right
on top of you, which is very different than the spacious
conditions at home for the Cougars.
However, none of those things were an issue, as
Quaboag pulled off the big win to gain control of first
place in the SWCL-West.
Wisniewski finished with a game-high 17 points.
Watkins also finished in double figures with 12. Ortiz
had a nice game with eight points. Perry added six, followed by five from Mellon, four from D. Antonopoulos and three apiece from Connor Spencer and Brady
Antonopoulos.
swim I FROM PAGE 10
in the next two events, the 100-yard freestyle and the
500-yard freestyle. Watson, 1:06.86, got first, followed
by Sarah Laflamme. Michael Turley scored with a
fifth. Burdick, 58:05, edged out Mesick by a second
and a half in the 1000-yard freestyle and it was Brady,
5:57.13 over Laflamme in the 500. Iller placed fourth.
With the three events, the score was now 73-43.
In the 200-yard freestyle relay, the Warriors again
went one/three and outscored the Chieftains, 10-4.
Burdick, Gibson, Buck and Watson took top honors
at 1:44.16, with Sutter, Jimmy Reyes, Leanna Malone
and Mesick in third.
David Tolson, 1:05.32 won the 100-yard backstroke
and Brady was second for Tantasqua. It was a second
and third for them in the 100-yard breaststroke with
Campbell and Gibson. The meet concluded with another first and third relay, the 400-yard freestyle. Brady,
Mesick, Buck and Burdick were first, while Iller, Bailey
Waterman, Dupre and Laflamme got third.
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Police Logs
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found guilty in a court of law. Police
provide us with the information you
read on this page as public record information. If you or any suspect listed
here is found not guilty or has charges
dropped or reduced, we will gladly print
that information as a follow-up upon
being presented with documented proof
of the court’s final disposition.
RIVER WATCH
Drainage area:
197 mi2
Stage:
2.84 ft
Date (stage):
2015-01-13
12:30:00
Class symbol: None
Status:Ice affected
BROOKFIELD
Between Jan. 5-12 Brookfield police
made one arrest. Peter G. Marengo of
55 Town Farm Road, Brookfield, was
arrested on Jan. 9 for operating under
the influence of liquor, operating to
endanger, leaving the scene of property damage, using a motor vehicle
without authority, and a marked lanes
violation.
Police made 11 motor vehicle stops,
seven building and property checks,
one motor vehicle investigation, one
welfare check, three investigations,
performed traffic control twice, and
assisted one citizen. They responded
to three safety hazards, two mental
health emergencies, one burglary,
three vandalisms, four alarms, one
medical emergency, two motor vehicle
accidents, and one snow ban. They
appeared for one court-related matter
and five officers were initiated.
There were nine 911 calls. Four
were for medical emergencies, one for
an automobile fire, one for suspicious
activity, one for a fire, one for a hazardous incident, and one was a hangup call. Brookfield police assisted one
other agency.
EAST BROOKFIELD
Between Dec. 29-Jan. 5, East
Brookfield police made one arrest.
Seth Stockenberg of 206 West Main
Street, East Brookfield, was arrested
on Dec. 29 on a warrant.
Police made nine motor vehicle
stops, five building and property
checks, one motor vehicle investigation, one transport, and served one
warrant. They responded to one safety hazard, one report of forgery, and
one motor vehicle accident. They appeared for court-related matters three
times and one officer was initiated.
There were seven 911 calls. Two
were for medical emergencies, one for
a welfare check, one for an automobile fire, one for an alarm, one for a
disturbance, and one for a motor vehicle accident.
NEW BRAINTREE
Between Jan. 5-12, New Braintree
police made 16 building and property
checks, six motor vehicle stops, performed radar once, and assisted two
citizens. Police responded to one animal call, two disabled motor vehicles,
one complaint, one fire alarm, one
report of suspicious activity, and one
disturbance. Eight officers were initiated.
There was one 911 call for a medical emergency. New Braintree assisted
two other agencies.
Quaboag River shot on Jan. 12.
Editor’s Note: “River Watch” tracks data
provided by the US Geological Survey examining the Quaboag Current flow and flood
records taken from a testing station in Brimfield over the past seven days. This information is provided to help fisherman, boaters,
and residential abutters understand their local tributaries better. For more current daily
data and more details, visit http://waterwatch.
usgs.gov/.
KEY:
Drainage area: Also known as watershed area. The
area of land that contributes water to a stream either as surface runoff or groundwater flow; usually
measured as square miles.
Discharge: Also known as streamflow. The volume
of water moving in a stream at any point in time;
usually measured as cubic feet per second.
Stage: The water level of a stream compared to
a fixed reference point at the location where the
measurement is made; usually measured as feet.
Water level measurements are always made at the
same location so that comparisons can be made
over time. Stage is not depth of water, because
depth can vary significantly across a stream and
upstream or downstream, but a higher stage means
deeper water, and a lower stage means shallower
water. Some streams have an official flood stage
designated by the National Weather Service, which
is the level at which flooding will begin to occur.
Date: The date and time of the most recent update
of the data map. When more than one data location
Warren
Shirley Derosier, 41, of 6 North St.
in Spencer, was arrested on Jan. 10 for
operating under the influence of liquor,
negligent operation of a motor vehicle
and operating a motor vehicle with a
revoked license.
Matthew Masters, 30, of 65 Prospect
St. Apt. 11 in Warren, was arrested on
Jan. 11 for subsequent operation of a
motor vehicle with a suspended license,
motor vehicle lights violation and three
warrants.
Last week the Warren Police Department made 22 motor vehicle stops, performed 11 building or property checks
and responded to 33 general calls for
service. There were also six alarm calls
and two summons services.
There were nine 911 calls. Six were
for medical emergencies, one was for
an alarm, one was for a fire and one
Turley Publications staff photo by Tim Kane
is shown on a map, the most recent update time
for individual locations may be up to an hour earlier
than the update time for the map.
Percentile: Compares the most recent value of
streamflow to the historical observations for the
day. For example, if the most recent value is at
the 25th percentile, it means that historically the
streamflow for the day has been at or less than
this level 25 percent of the time, or on average 1
day out of every 4. If the most recent value is at
the 75th percentile, it means that historically the
streamflow for the day has been at or less than this
level 75 percent of the time, or on average 3 days
out of every 4. Conversely, at the 75th percentile it
could also be said that the streamflow for the day
has been at or higher than this level 25 percent of
the time, or on average 1 day out of every 4. At the
50th percentile, there have been an equal number
of historical observations higher and lower, and the
50th percentile is often referred to as the “normal”.
However, hydrologists consider percentiles between 25 and 75 to be relatively normal and within
expected natural ups and downs, with less than 25
being unusually dry conditions and higher than 75
being unusually wet conditions.
Robbery
reported at
Xtra Mart in
Sturbridge
STURBRIDGE – On Jan. 11 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Sgt. Bateman,
Officer Fortier, and Officer Hemingway—along with canine partner Vlasko—were dispatched to the Xtra Mart
at 122 Main St. for a report of a robbery
that just occurred. One of the clerks on
duty reported that a male subject wearing a hooded sweatshirt and mask came
into the store demanding all the money.
The suspect was described as a white
male, approximately five-foot-six-inches, wearing jeans and a gray sweatshirt.
The clerk provided the suspect with an
undisclosed amount of U.S. currency
from the register. The male party then
fled on foot towards Southbridge. No
weapons were shown during the robbery. If you have any information regarding this robbery, please contact
the Sturbridge Police at 508-347-2525.
Officer Hemingway is the investigating
officer.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Brookfield
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m.
• Conservation Commission, 7 p.m.
• Recreation Committee, 7 p.m.
• Tantasqua School Committee, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
• Agricultural Commission, 6:30 p.m.
• Advisory Committee, 7 p.m.
• Tantasqua Regional School District Budget
• Subcommittee, 7:15 p.m.
East Brookfield
Class symbol: Groups current water conditions
into general categories of wet or dry compared
to historical observations using percentiles of
daily streamflow. Green indicates relatively normal
conditions; “warm” colors yellow, orange, and red
indicate drier than normal conditions; and “cool”
colors light blue, blue, and black indicate wetter
than normal conditions. Red and black indicate that
new low or high streamflow records have been set
for the day.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m.
• Parks and Recreation Committee, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
• Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.
• North Brookfield
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Board of Selectmen, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
• Board of Health, 6 p.m.
• Planning Board, 7 p.m.
was to assist a citizen. There was one
investigation performed and the department assisted another agency on
three occasions.
Sturbridge
West Brookfield
Last week the West Brookfield Police Department made four motor vehicle stops, performed five building
checks and responded to 23 general
calls for service. There were also seven
alarm calls, three animal calls and one
report of a missing person.
There were 14 911 calls. Nine were
for medical emergencies, one was for
a disabled motor vehicle, one was for
a complaint of motor vehicle operations, one was for a motor vehicle accident, one was to assist a citizen and
one was for a chimney fire. There were
three summonses served, one warrant
served, three investigations performed
and the department assisted another
agency on four occasions.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m.
• Finance Committee, 7 p.m.
• Tantasqua Regional School District
Committee, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
• ZBA, 6:30 p.m.
• Sturbridge Tourist Association, 6:45 p.m.
• TRSD Budget Subcommittee, 7:15 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 22
• Board of Health, 5 p.m.
• Conservation Commission, 6 p.m.
Warren
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Warren Water District, 1 p.m.
• Board of Selectmen, 7:15 p.m.
West Brookfield
Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Advisory Committee, 6:15 p.m.
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.
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Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
Instruction
& COMPLETE
JANITORIAL
SERVICE
413-531-9393
www.rogersrugs.com
OFFICE
CLEANING
SERVICE
Roger M. Driscoll
Owner
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Plumbing
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Prevent Emergencies Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING,
shingle, flat and slate. Call Local
Builders (413)626-5296. Complete
roofing systems and repairs.
Fully licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior Discount. 24 hour service.
Masters degree in
Special Education or related field
-Assistant Education Director (ID#5212)
TOWN OF WARE
JOB POSTING
Associates Degree in field related to
Human Services or HS diploma
with min of 6 month experience in the field
-Aide/Behavioral Counselor-I (ID#5111)
-Child Care Specialist (ID#4583)
-Child Care Worker-Overnight (ID# 5107)
-Classroom Aide / Aide Behavioral Counselor II (ID# 5084)
- Direct Support Professional – Overnight (ID# 4969)
- Direct Support Professional – Residential (ID# 4967)
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator
View position details at: www.sevenhills.org/careers
Type ID# into the Keyword/ID# field.
AA/EOE
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
COMPUTER REPAIR $15 per hr.
No charge for traveling. Call
(508)867-3531 ask for Bob.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.
Design & Build Team
HANDYMAN, TILE, carpentry,
sheet rock, repairs, decks, window
and door replacement, painting,
staining. Call Gil. Free estimates.
Licensed, insured (413)323-0923.
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
Lowest Rates,
accumulations, junk, estates,
attics, garages, appliances,
basements, demo services
10% disc. with this ad.
All Major CC's
CALL NOW (413)531-1936
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www.turley.com
Electrician
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
*****
✦
The Town of Ware has an immediate opening for a
Grade 5C, Water Pollution Control Plant Operator.
Also requires a Class B CDL motor vehicle license.
Applications and job descriptions can be obtained
and returned at the DPW office at 4 ½ Church Street,
Ware, MA or from the Town Website townofware.
com. Review of applications to start immediately.
Position open until filled. The Town is willing to
provide training.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
ARMITAGE SNOW PLOWING Affordable and reliable. Average
driveway price is $45. Accepting
new residential customers now.
Call Kevin for more information at
(413)279-3021. Fully insured
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
affordable prices, tree removal,
hazard tree removal, cordwood,
stump grinding. We’re fully insured
and workmen’s comp. for your
protection. Free estimates. Mon.Sun. Call Jason. 413-283-6374.
ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates (413)687-3220.
DUKE'S TREE SERVICE &
LAWN CARE Tree removal,
Pruning, Leaf removal
Duke's Waste Management &
More Dump runs, Clean outs
413-535-9808
[email protected]
Dukeswastemanagement.com
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
PER
DIEM
COUNSELORS
needed for direct care residences
in Belchertown: Flexible hours, all
shifts needed. $10.00 per hour. To
apply: please download an
application from our current
openings
page
at
www.servicenet.org.
Send
completed application with resumé
to
[email protected].
RN, HHA’S, CNA’S, NEEDED.
Highest competitive rates for
Home Care Agency, also paid
mileage. Professional Medical
Services, Inc. (413)289-9018
Denise, EOE
SMALL TRUCKING COMPANY
looking for office person, who is
great at multi-tasking. Must be
familiar with computer accounting
for A/R. Handle receipts and
banking. Would be working with
new drivers, permitting, log
checking, keeping records current.
Trucking experience a plus. Send
resumes
to:
[email protected]
UNITED PERSONNEL IS seeking
experienced housekeepers and
custodians for local college.
Temporary positions for first and
second shift, must be able to pass
a
background
check,
$10$12/hour,
depending
on
experience. Qualified candidates
should
apply
online
at
www.unitedpersonnel.com
and
call 413-527-7445 to schedule an
interview.
Health Care
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
CHARLTON
MANOR
REST
Home 3-8/ 3-11 shift Students
welcome to apply. Apply in
person: 12 Town Farm Rd.,
Charlton Mass
Make a Fast Friend!
Business Opp.
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
LIQUOR STORE FOR sale.
Established location, 30 yrs. Full
license, turn key opportunity. Over
$600K Merchandise, $150K lottery
in sales. 2,000 sq.ft leased store in
Westfield. $165K plus inventory
separate. Call (413)267-0497.
Real Estate
Help Wanted
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
(LPN)
Full-time position. Public school
setting. Nursing experience in
community or child health. Good
interpersonal skills required for
student interaction. Associate
Degree
preferred,
1
yr.
experience. Citizenship, residency
or work VISA required. Start
immediately. Send letters of
interest, resumé, evidence of
certification, transcripts & three (3)
letters of reference from prior
employment. Send to:
Dr. Marlene DiLeo,
Superintendent.
Ware Public Schools,
PO Box 240, Ware, MA 01082
NEIGHBORLY CLEANING SEEKING responsible adult w/reliable
transportation to join our house
cleaning team. References a must!
Only individuals who meet this
criteria will be considered. Call
today (413)267-4297 or (413)2832452
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
967-7355
JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER
Call us today
967-7355
for a no cost
no obligation
market value
of your home!
And view thousands
of properties 24/7
at gravelrealestate.com
Evenings call:
NICOLE FLAMAND
JAVIER STUART
LORI FISHER
CLAUDIO SANTORO
MERRIE BROWN
KAYE BOOTHMAN
JILL GRAVEL
413-695-2319
413-627-2700
617-620-0027
413-813-8257
413-668-8190
413-477-6624
413-364-7353
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Buzzin’ from Town to Town
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Real Estate
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
OUR INVENTORY
HAS DWINDLED
LIST NOW PROPER PRICING
EQUALS FAST SALES
Call us for an accurate FREE
market analysis.
413-967-6326/800-486-2121
NEW
BRAINTREE:
Country
raised ranch on 4 plus acres, 3
BR, finished lower level, many
updates, great fishing nearby.
$184,000
PALMER: 3 BR, 2 BA cape handy
to Pike and major routes, farmers
porch, large living room with
fireplace, nice place to come
home to. $209,900
WARREN: Oversized 3 BR ranch
with beautiful view from your
family room. Large patio, level
back yard, minutes to pike and
Sturbridge. $209,900
WARREN: Country cape on 4+
acres, nice spot to sit on the back
deck, 3 BR, 2 BA, oversized
garage with room above. All the
pluses here. Call today. $299,900
WARE: Duplex style multi family,
turn key money maker, tenants
are currently long term. Walk to
downtown
and
other
conveniences. $125,000
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Real Estate
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Cheryl
Kaczmarski
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
Carolyn Bessette
Mobile Homes
CHICOPEE GRANBY ROAD,
own for $354 monthly mortgage, 2
bedrooms,
12’x52’,
newer
plumbing, furnace, carpet, tile
floor, thermopanes, rubber roof,
porch $39,900. 413-593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
For Rent
BELCHERTOWN - 1 MONTH
FREE, LARGE, MODERN 2
bedroom apt. on bus route, w/w
carpeting, large yard, laundry on
premises, off-street parking in
plowed lot, appliances. $775/ mo
(413)323-1119 (413)537-7080
www.turley.com
For Rent
978-434-1990
413-967-5463
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
413-348-0518
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
518-618-7188
✦
HILLSIDE VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
Open M-W-F 9-5
Thursday until 7
Saturday 10-3
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes
it illegal to advertise any preference,
limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status (number of children and
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,
age, marital status, or any intention to
make any such preference, limitation or
discrimination.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
any advertising for real estate that is in
violation of the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertising in
this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination call The Department of
Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”
toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll
free number for the hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275.
BKFLD/
WBKFLD
APARTMENTS, Elec ht/ hw (not incld’d),
Laundry facilities, trash p/u, onsite mail p/u & dlvry, $600- $750/
mnth, 1st/ last rqrd. No pets/
Smoke-free facilities (508)8677555
PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure
Country Location. Locked Storage
& Laundry in Basement. K/DR
Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice
Layout.
No
Smoke/Pets.
1st/last/sec. $700.00. Breton Est.
413-283-6940
HIGHLAND VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
•Spacious Townhouses
with ample closets
•Updated Kitchens
•Private Patios
•Playground
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
For information call
413-967-3822. EHO
27 Boulder Drive, Ware, MA
•Heat and hot water included
•Ample Closets
•Fully Applianced
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintainance
For Information call
(413)967-7755 EHO
17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA
For Rent
Autos Wanted
PALMER- LARGE, BEAUTIFULLY rmld, 2 bedroom apt, study,
hardwood floors, washer/dryer,
garage, near MassPike. No pets.
First, last, security. $815/mo +
utilities. Call 413-222-3790.
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
WARE FRESHLY PAINTED 2
bdrm, first floor, off-street parking,
w/d hook-up. Quiet area $675. No
pets. First, Last. 2 bdrm
subsidized, 1st flr, off-street
parking, coin-op laundry. No pets.
(413)323-8707
WARREN A MODERN Studio/
$525 with new kitchen, carpet and
appliances. Free hot water.
Beautiful rural setting with a
mountain view. Located on 67.
Please call (413)323-1118.
Commercial Rentals
GRANBY ROUTE 202, Business
zoned 600 sq. ft garage/ storage,
overhead & walkthrough doors,
$400. (413)427-4638.
MONSON, MA- CENTRALLY
located Second floor Rental, 1
bathroom, 2 bedrooms, Pets
welcome,
$800/Month.
Call
Wesley at 413-566-1296 for
application and showing.
MONSON.
3
BEDROOM.
Completely renovated, propane
heat, lower than oil, $100 toward
first fill-up. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo.
F/L/S (413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
PALMER 2 BR. $925/ mo. 1 mi to
Pike. Beautifully renovated. Offstreet
parking.
Utilities
not
included. Available March 1.
(413)427-2706.
PALMER BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 2 Br apt. $700 plus
utilities. No pets, non-smokers.
First, last, security and CORI. Call
(413)267-5338.
MONSON 1 BEDROOM APT.
$550 + utilities. No Pets. Avail.
immed., Stove, refrigerator incl.
F/L/S (413)335-5065
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
For Rent
FOR RENT
BELCHERTOWN TWO BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, living room,
dinette, kitchen $775 per month.
1st, last, security. No pets
(413)221-0749.
✦
INDUSTRIAL ZONED. FOUR
buildings available, 500 to 5,000
sq.ft. Breckenridge St., Palmer.
Also entertain offers for sale 10
acres (413)231-3131.
Vacation Rentals
WARM WEATHER IS year round
in Aruba. The water is safe, and
the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
the beach. 3-bedroom weeks
available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email:
[email protected] for more
information.
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(877)622-9957.
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(855)977-8559
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + free sameday removal. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for free quote
(877)897-4864
CASH FOR CARS: Any
model or year. We pay
Running or not. Sell your
truck today. Free towing!
offer: 1-800-871-0654.
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more!
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Auto Parts
USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day
guarantee.
Large
inventory,
engines, transmissions, radiators,
tires, glass. Excellent service, junk
car removal. Amherst-Oakham
Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
Oakham. 1-800-992-0441.
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50 local communities every week.
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Barre, MA 01005
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80 Main Street
Ware, MA 01082
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REGISTER
(413) 592-3599
Fax: (413) 592-3568
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Huntington, MA 01050
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Fax: (413) 667-3011
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(413) 612-2310
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REMINDER
138 College Street, Suite 2
So. Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 536-5333
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HAMPDEN TIMES
2341 Boston Rd.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 682-0007
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A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, January 16, 2015
Town of Sturbridge 2015 nomination papers available
Sturbridge Town Clerk Lorraine Murawski has announced that nomination
papers are now available for the Annual
Town Election to be held on Monday,
Apr. 13, 2015. Candidates must be registered voters and obtain 36 signatures
of registered voters in order to be placed
on the ballot. The following is a list of
the positions that are open: two for
three years for the Board of Selectmen;
one for three years for moderator; one
for three years for the Board of Assessors; one for two years for the Board of
Assessors; one for three years for the
Sturbridge School Committee; two for
three years for the Tantasqua School
Committee; one for three years for constable; one for three years for the Board
THE FACES OF 2014
of Health; one for three years for the
Recreation Committee; two for three
years for the Zoning Board of Appeals;
and three for three years for the Library
Trustees. The last day to take out papers
is Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. The last day
to submit papers to the Town Clerk is
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at 4 p.m.
Also, a reminder that the 2015 Dog
In honor of all the great
events and people
we captured on film
in 2014, we print our
annual Year in Feature
Photos spread this
week.
STURBRIDGE – Doug Goodale,
who finished in 59:14, donned
the duck hat, an annual favorite
costume of those watching the
race during the Sturbridge Lions
Club’s annual All American River
Race last May.
BROOKFIELD – Cu
b Scou
in the Memorial Da ts from Pack 159 march
y Parade last Ma
y.
his new playhouse last June
STURBRIDGE – Grayson Hand takes a first peek inside
School built as part of a program
that carpentry students at Tantasqua Regional High
community organizations. They
to get hands-on experience that benefits various
leukemia.
completed the playhouse for Grayson who was fighting
Licenses are now available. Male and female dogs are now $15, altered dogs are
now $10. Current rabies vaccination records are required to license your dog(s).
Applications are available on the Town
Clerk’s webpage as well as on the Town
Census. Mail-in licensing is encouraged
(please follow directions). Penalties will
be levied after Mar. 31.
Historical
Society
to host
speaker
STURBRIDGE – The Sturbridge
Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 22 in Paige Hall at the
Publick House Historic Inn on Sturbridge Common. Their guest speaker
will be Joan Bines with a very interesting
topic, “Words They Lived By: Colonial
New England Speech, Then and Now”.
Joan Bines received her BA from
Brandeis University and her doctorate from the University of Virginia in
American diplomatic history. After
teaching for many years, she became
director of the Golden Ball Tavern Museum in Weston.
“Words They Lived By” offers an
entertaining and informative peephole
into colonial New England life.
Society meetings are free and open to
the public with dessert served courtesy
of Innkeeper Michael Glick. Upcoming
meetings include on February 26, Sylvia
Buck of Warren, will speak about West
Brookfield native, Lucy Stone, Suffragette. Miss Stone lived in the days when
husbands took the money their wives
earned and retained ownership of their
belongings. Against her father’s wishes,
Lucy helped lead the fight for Women’s
Rights in America.
On March 26, the society is pleased
to have Mary Babson Fuhrer who will
tell us about Lexington’s Women and
Children on April 19, 1775. What were
they doing as their husbands and fathers
were meeting the British on Lexington
Green?
INSANITY:
Doing the same thing
over and over again
and expecting different
results.
– Albert Einstein
An evening of
decadent desserts & music
benefiting the Tantasqua Education Foundation
janUary 30th 7–10 PM
at the Publick House
Haven’t advertised in print lately?
Start today and get results!
THE
Your Ad Rep
is Lisa Marulli
413-283-8393, x244