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Stage III Water Ban in Effect

By Kevin RuddenStaff Reporter/Columnist

Citing this summer’s heat and general lack of precipitation, the Milford Water Company has in-creased its Mandatory Water Con-servation level to Stage III – which means that outside water use is re-stricted to a hand-held hose only for no more than one hour between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

In a prepared statement, Milford Water Company Manager David Condrey noted: “Th e average pre-cipitation for our area from Janu-ary through June is 21 inches. As of June 28, we have only had about 17.5 inches of precipitation in 2012, which is roughly 20 percent less than average. While we’ve had a few rainy during the past couple of months, it hasn’t been enough to have a signifi -cant eff ect on water supply.”

Th e water company has posted tips on how to conserve water on its website, www.milfordwater.com. One of the facts listed there is that a one-eighth-inch hole in a water pipe at 60 pounds per square inch (PSI) pressure will waste about 74,000 gal-lons of water in three months.

Separately, the Milford Water Company also announced that it has distributed its annual Water Quality Report to all customers. Copies are available at Milford Town Hall, Mil-ford Town Library, the Milford Post Offi ce and on the utility’s website.

Celebrating their Portuguese HeritageMilford residents of all ages celebrated their Portuguese heritage

at the annual Portuguese Picnic and Parade on the weekend of July 21-22. Th e beautiful summer weekend featured fun, food, families and friends as thousands celebrated the contributions the townspeople from Portugal have made to Milford.

For more photos of the parade and picnic by Harry Platcow, visit www.towncrier.us; click on photo galleries.

(Right) Arthur Russo and Maryann Cabral enjoy an evening at the annual Portuguese Picnic. Harry Platcow photo

Members of the Escola Portuguesa de Milford – Clube de Instrução e Recreio located on Prospect Heights took part in the Portuguese Parade on July 22. Harry Platcow photo

Post 59 Shows Its ResiliencyPost 59 Shows Its Resiliency

Visit www.towncrier.us and click on Sports to read the latest Milford Legion game results as the team battles for a State Championship.

By Chris VillaniSports Reporter/Columnist

Milford Legion Post 59 has seen just about everything through the years, including nine state championships and three trips to the national fi nals. But a quirky rule change gave fans something new to see this year, a Milford team that was put in position to win a state championship, twice.

Due to the addition of a national-bound state tournament in addition to this week’s Intra-State tournament, Milford added a few extra playoff games to its ledger this year. Post 59 advanced to the semi-fi nals of the national-bound state tournament before bowing out. With the opportunity to advance to the regional tournament no longer available, Milford decided to capitalize on what it had left , and earned a spot in the Instra-State tournament held earlier this week in New Bedford.

“Th e guys have been excited, they realize there was one major goal we could still

accomplish,” said manager Brian Macchi. “Th e one we wanted wasn’t there anymore but we needed to regroup and focus and do what we could do.”

Milford earned a bye in the sectional tournament as the top team in Zone 4, and navigated its way through the double-elimination bracket only to run into a Leominster team that had ended Milford’s season in each of the past two years. Once again, Milford would have to bounce back. Leominster scored back-to-back wins to make it to the fi nal game of the tournament, including an 8-0 shutout of Post 59. Milford would eliminate Post 151 in the sectional fi nal with a 6-4 victory, coming from behind to win as they had already done twice during the sectional tournament.

“[Leominster] beat us pretty good the fi rst time around, so we had to bounce back from that,” said Macchi. “Not many teams could overcome two defi cits to win a sectional title, but the momentum came to our side.

We knew they had a lot of confi dence from beating us, but we got a little redemption since they had knocked us out the past two years, so that’s something to get excited about.”

JJ Branch, one of the aces of the Milford staff all year, earned the win in the clincher against Leominster. Typically a starter, the Milford High grad came on in relief against Post 151 and worked four innings, allowing a lone unearned run on two hits. He turned the ball over to Dan Avery for the opener of the Intra-State tournament last Saturday, and the Milford resident and Valley Tech pitcher did not disappoint. He went the distance in a four-hit shutout as Milford got the state tournament started with a 5-0 win.

“Avery was the story for us once again in that game,” said Macchi. “He just continues to pitch great games and seems to have better games when the stakes are higher. He is one of those guys who likes to have the ball and people have a hard time scoring

against him.”Milford earned a more “grind-it-out”

style win in the second game of the states in beating Hyde Park 7-4 behind a 12 hit eff ort from the off ense. EG McMillan led the way, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI. Once again, Milford had to come back from an early defi cit. Post 59 lost its third game in the tournament, falling 7-4 against Billerica to move just one loss away from the season being over. It seems unlikely this group will go down without a fi ght, however, having proven its resiliency time and time again this season.

“We have shown the ability to come back all year, whether it is coming back from a loss or coming back within games, it’s something that comes up every day,” said Macchi. “We talk about battling back from a defi cit and not letting teams come back on us. It’s been something fun to watch, a group of character guys who have the ability to bounce back.”

Advertiser’s Club Directory ......................3BACK TO SCHOOL .....................................6,7 Business & Real Estate ..................... 18, 19Community Calendar..............................8, 9Government .......................................... 10, 11Home Improvement ...........................14-16

Joe Hyder Roving Reporter ....................17Milford Library ...............................................4Ruminations by Kevin Rudden ................2School News ............................................... 5-7Sports & Sports Flash by Chris Vilanni..12, 13SUMMER FUN .................................................9

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RuminationsBy Kevin Rudden, Town Crier Columnist

Here are some random observations during this summer:Number One: Th e Board of Selectmen honored the state championship Milford High School

Girl’s Soft ball Team at its June 18 meeting, presenting each player and the coaching staff with a citation recognizing their 25-0 season. Th e School Committee – which met only a few days later – did not. Before a few of the graduating seniors head off for college, it would be nice if their own school system recognized their eff orts.

By the way, the team (and other championship teams from across the state) will be honored by the Boston Red Sox on September 7. And, you can buy a bumper sticker celebrating the girls’ achievement at the Ace Hardware store on Route 140.

Number Two: Why can’t smart people explain anything clearly? A recent presentation to the Board of Selectmen about buying solar-generated electricity has to be among the worst presentations I’ve ever heard in my life. Granted, I’m jaded because I used to make a former employer tons of money by teaching corporate executives how to explain concepts in “sound bites.” But, if you can’t explain something fairly technical in a one-minute “elevator pitch,” forget it.

For those who don’t know the term, an “elevator pitch” is where you meet someone in a hotel elevator and they ask what you do. You have until that person gets off on their fl oor to “sell” them your company’s product. Lots of business gets done that way.

Number Th ree: Th ere are exceptions to Number Two. Aft er the Supreme Court issued its decision on “Obamacare,” I downloaded Chief Justice John Roberts’ controversial decision. It’s written very simply and clearly and is understandable to a non-lawyer.

Number Four: I know this is construction season, but it seems like every road I need to use is being ripped up and repaved. Yes, I know they need to be repaved, but I’m part of the rest of America who want everything done yesterday!

Have you noticed that no one has tolerance for waiting for anything these days? Whether it’s fi nishing a road repair, replacing a building’s air conditioning system or waiting in line for a prescription being refi lled, I see more and more people not realizing that it takes – well, time – to do things.

And waiting is an inconvenience because we all have better things to do, right?Number Five: Anyone over the age of 60 should remember Drapers in Hopedale. I say “over 60”

because the facilities there haven’t been used for more than 30 years, so younger folks probably can’t remember when you personally knew someone who worked there.

Guess what? A new fashion in jeans has created a demand for a certain weave that can only be made on a Draper loom. So, a manufacturer in Greensboro, North Carolina has pulled its Draper looms out of storage and is churning out fabric on them for chic, $325-a-pair jeans. (Th anks, Dr. Richard Heller, for bringing this to my attention.)

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Country Fair Planning Underway

Th e Mendon Lions have begun plans for the 2012 Country Fair; Mendon’s oldest community event. Th e Mendon Country Fair will be held on Saturday, October 6 behind the Country Gift Barn on Route 16. Admission is free for everyone. Th is year’s stage acts will include country music all day by Th e Rhode Island Rednecks and Th e Villanaires, a doo-wop group singing the hits of Th e Platters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Th e Temptations, and more. Features of the fair will include vendor and craft booths, nonprofi t groups, and commercial exhibits. Th ere will be farm animals and 4-H exhibits, a petting zoo, and a pumpkin decorating contest. A special “Kids Faire” will return with games, face-painting, and entertainment for younger fairgoers. Pony rides and wagon rides will take place all day. Th e Mendon Lions will be cooking up some great burgers, hot dogs, fries, and fried dough for folks to enjoy. Th e Country Fair still has openings for craft ers, vendors, and nonprofi ts. To reserve a spot or obtain more information, call Chairman Dick Ferrucci at 508-473-8160. Th e Mendon Country Fair began in 1975 as a national bicentennial event and Th e Lions took it over in 1976.

Imperial Cars Presents “Th e Show”

Imperial Cars has planned 52 acres of fun at their location on Rt. 16, Mendon, for Th e Show 2012 on Friday, August 17. Admission is free and the event, which runs from 5 to 10 p.m., promises to be bigger and better than fi rst ever Th e Show 2011.

Th e Show 2012 will feature a Cruise Night with 100’s of great rides to check out, entertainment provided by DJs and bands, shopping with local vendors and munching at the various food booths off ering delicious far. Kids will enjoy the free carnival rides on the Imperial Midway and other activities including face painting. A fan favorite, Burnouts, will feature local cars lighting up their tires and putting on the smoke at the improved Burnout Pit complete with bleachers on both sides and a racing tree.

All visitors to Th e Show 2012 are asked to park at the off -site event parking area located at the corner of Route 16 (Milford St.) and North Avenue in Mendon. Old Town Trolleys will be available to shuttle visitors all evening long. Th e parking and trolley service are provided at no charge. Th ere will be plenty of trolleys available and visitors are strongly encouraged utilize them.

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One side of the Town Hall is temporarily blocked as workers wait for new granite steps to arrive. Kevin Rudden photo

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Business Name ............................. Ad on PageAA Limousine ............................................... 4, 17Aff ordable Junk Removal ................................16Boucher Energy Systems .................................14Bright Beginnings Center ..................................7Bright Insurance ...............................................13C&K Painting & Home Improvement ...........14 Capertown Kitchens ..................................... nextCentral Street Resale. ................................... nextTh e Chop Shop ............................................. nextConsigli Ruggierio Funeral Home .................12CPR Etc. .............................................................13Creative Community Childcare .......................6Crown Electric .............................................. nextCrystal Pool & Spa ............................................14Family Tree Home Care ............................... nextFrog Hollow ................................................... nextFoy Insurance ................................................ nextGallo Moving ....................................................17Goodman Eye Center .................................. nextHeaven’s Gate Pet Services........................... nextHeritage Siding ................................................. 15Hickey’s Wine & Spirits ............................... nextHopedale Package Store ............................... nextHopkinton Roofi ng .......................................nextIadarola Plumbing ............................................16Imperial.com .....................................................20

Joliceur Overhead Doors .................................14 Jr's Diner ........................................................ nextLaRose Muscular Th erapy ........................... nextLittle Stars Daycare .............................................7Medway Oil & Propane Company .................11Milford Catholic Elementary School ...............7Milford Federal .................................................11Milford-Franklin Eye Associates ...................16Milford Hardwood............................................. nextNathans’ Jewelers ..............................................10Pepperoncini's Pizzeria & Grill ................... nextPerriello Eye Care ......................................... nextPond Home ................................................... nextResellables....................................................... nextScott Anthony Classic Barber Shop .................6Templeman Tree Service .................................14United Parish Nursery School .................... nextUPS Store .............................................................2Wanokura Japanese Restaurant ......................11Wolf Dental .........................................................5Wylie & Julian Oil ............................................13Zenith Mortgage ........................................... next

NEW AD CLUB MEMBERS77th and Vine .....................................................11 Fortress Computer ............................................13 Restaurant 45 .......................................................5

Blackstone Valley TechBlackstone Valley TechBus Routes Bus Routes 2012-2013

Students should be at their stops at least 10 minutes before scheduled pick-up.

Routes are subject to alterations.

BVT 06 MILFORD6:43 AM.. Sacred Heart Church6:44 AM.. E Main Street @ Plain Street6:49 AM.. Ferguson Street @ Janock6:49 AM.. Ferguson Street @ Carp Road6:50 AM.. Ferguson Street @ Trettle Drive 6:56 AM.. Whispering Pine @ Pine Needle7:00 AM.. E Main Street @ Medway Road7:01 AM.. E Main Street @ Churchill Street7:01 AM.. E Main Street @ Middleton Street7:02 AM.. Hayward Street @ Carroll7:02 AM.. Hayward Street @ Mt Pleasant

Street7:03 AM.. Mt Pleasant Street @ Alden7:05 AM.. Joe's Way @ Silva7:05 AM.. Central Street @ S Central7:06 AM.. Central Street @ East Street7:07 AM.. N Bow @ Jefferson Street7:10 AM.. West Street @ Westley Court7:10 AM.. West Street @ High7:10 AM.. West Street @ W Maple Street7:11 AM.. West Street @ Madden7:13 AM.. West Street @ Jones Road7:14 AM.. West Street @ Dutcher Street7:15 AM.. Fiske Mill @ Field Pond7:25 AM.. 65 Pleasant Street (BVT)

BVT 07 ..MILFORD7:04 AM.. Highland Street @ W Fountain

Street - Milford7:05 AM.. Taft @ Bemis7:06 AM.. 7 Reagan Road7:07 AM.. West Street @ Deluca Road7:11 AM.. Harvard Drive @ Purdue Drive7:12 AM.. Purdue Drive @ Harvard Drive7:13 AM.. Highland Street @ Purdue Drive7:13 AM.. Highland Street @ Hamel7:14 AM.. Highland Street @ Bowdoin

Drive7:14 AM.. Highland Street @ Littlefield7:26 AM.. 65 Pleasant Street (BVT)

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6:49 AM.. Pearl Street @ Mechanic6:49 AM.. Purchase Street @ Fells6:50 AM.. Purchase Street @ Dilla Street6:51 AM.. Quinshipaug @ Mohegan6:54 AM.. Purchase Street @ Ivy Lane6:55 AM.. Purchase Street @ Eben6:56 AM.. Purchase Street @ Tyler Street6:58 AM.. 1 Haven Street6:58 AM.. Haven Street @ Mcgill Lane7:00 AM.. Purchase Street @ Camp7:00 AM.. Purchase Street @ Windsor Street7:02 AM.. Purchase Street @ Longview7:04 AM.. Briar @ Tina7:04 AM.. Camp @ Resevoir7:06 AM.. Reservoir Street @ Violet7:25 AM.. 65 Pleasant Street (BVT)

BVT 23 BELLINGHAM-MENDON - HOPEDALE - MILFORD

6:59 AM.. S Main @ Warfield7:03 AM.. S Main Street @ Courtland7:05 AM.. S Main Street @ Fruit Street7:06 AM.. S Main Street @ Water Street7:06 AM.. Congress Street Post Office7:08 AM.. Congress Street @ W Spruce

Street7:09 AM.. Congress Street @ Blanchard

Road7:10 AM.. Congress Street @ Eames Street7:10 AM.. Congress Street @ Jionzo Road7:11 AM.. Congress Street @ Colonial Road7:12 AM.. Congress Street @ Rolling Green

Drive7:12 AM.. Congress Street @ Wayne7:25 AM.. 65 Pleasant Street (BVT)


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Submitted Anne BerardESL Coordinator and Reference LibrarianLibrary Hours

Th e Milford Town Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 and re-open on Tuesday, September 4 at 9 a.m. Saturday hours resume starting September 8.Air Conditioning Updated

Th e library recently upgraded its air condi-tioning system and we thank our patrons and staff for bearing with us during its installation. Website Remodel

Please visit www.milfordtownlibrary.org to see the enhancements that have been made to the library’s website to improve design and functionality. Th e makeover is not entirely com-plete, but it’s much more user friendly, intuitive, and attractive. Th e library thanks Karen Healey of Web Design Studio of New England for her expertise. Summer Reading

Registration for the Milford Town Library’s Summer Reading Program Dream Big – Read! is winding down. Registration may still be done in person or by phone: 508-473-2145 X216

Dream Big – Read! is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Summer Reading lists from the Milford Pub-lic Schools can be located in binders on the Children’s Information Desk.Edible Plants of New England

John Root presents Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast a comprehensive introduction to the identifi cation and uses of wild plants for food and beverage on Wednesday, August 15 at 7 p.m. in the Granite and Quarry Rooms. Th is 90-minute power point presentation, sponsored by the Friends of Milford Town Library, features distinguishing characteristics, seasons of avail-ability, habitats, methods of preparation, and nutritional value of our region’s most common and appealing wild plants. Th is event is free and open to the public.Friends Programs Scheduled

Th e Friends of the Milford Town Library have a full agenda of exciting programs sched-uled for the fall.

Beginning with Edible Plants of New Eng-land with John Root on August 15 and con-tinuing through Roaring Twenties, Coin Road Show, Why I Left the Amish, to Lizzie Borden: the mystery Continues on October 10.

All the programs are listed on colorful book-marks that are available at the Circulation and Information Desks. Th e bookmarks give the names of the programs, the speakers, the dates and times.How to Start a Reading History in Evergreen

Good news for patrons who like to keep track of what they’ve read—you can keep a history of checked out items. To enable this feature, you need to log in to your library account, select “account preferences” and then click on “search preferences” and check the box “keep history of checked out items.” You may also opt to keep a history of your holds.

If you’d like a hands-on demonstration, please ask a Reference Librarian. Log-in for New Library Cardholders

For those patrons who registered for a new library card aft er Memorial Day when the oper-

ating system changed to Evergreen, your library account password/pin is the last four digits of your telephone number.

However, if you were issued a replacement card since Memorial Day, your password/pin will be your last name in ALL CAPS. All patrons have the option of changing their password af-ter the initial log-in.Artwork by Jane DeWitt

Th is month the library will be displaying the fl oral paintings of Hopedale resident Jane Dewitt, who works primarily in watercolor and acrylics and the eight paintings on exhibit showcase her lovely, distinctive style.

Her love of drawing and painting began early and really bloomed when a neighbor who worked for a paper company would bring huge piles of “seconds” to her family. While her sib-lings viewed the paper as a dubious gift , she was thrilled and considered a birthday 64 Crayola Crayon box as “the Holy Grail”.

She’s been painting and drawing ever since, studied art at Providence College, and earned her certifi cation as a visual arts instructor for K-12 at Framingham State. She worked as an elementary school art teacher in Holliston for many years and now devotes her time to her art and teaching the elderly and mentally challenged. DeWitt’s artwork will be exhibited throughout August.Breast Health & Mammograms for Latinas

HEAL (Health Education & Advocacy for Latinos), Milford Regional Hospital and the Su-san G. Komen Foundation Massachusetts have come together to off er a breast health education program for Latinas on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. in the Granite and Quarry Rooms on the library’s lower level. All Spanish-speaking wom-en are invited to attend this information session to learn about breast cancer, mammograms, and services that are available in Milford.

Invitamos a todas las mujeres de habla his-pana a una session de informacion acera del cancer de seno, riesgos, cuidados y programs disponibles en Milford. Preguntas? Llame 508-422-2052Contemporary Book Group

Th e Contemporary Book Group will dis-cuss Th e Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka on Wednesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. in the Chil-dren’s Program Room.

To reserve a copy of the Th e Buddha in the Attic or for more information, contact Shelley at 508-473-2145 or [email protected] Class Information

Th e Drop-In classes will resume on the Tues-day aft er Labor Day, September 4 at 7 p.m. As before, classes will meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. in the ESL classroom on the lower level. For more informa-tion, please call ESL Coordinator Anne Berard at 508-473-2145, ext 2 or email, [email protected] Toy Collection

Th is month, Fritz Smith shares his collection of wind-up toys in the adult display case located near the Information Desk. Th e collection fea-tures over 100 individual toys, some vintage, and some modern. Please come in and see the animal marching band, various sci-fi characters, mice, fi sh, household tools, appliances, clacking teeth and bloody thumb, among many others.

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Blackstone Valley Tech Th ird Term Commendation ListFollowing the release of year-end grades and report cards, Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick has released the following Commendation List for the third and fi nal trimester of the 2011-12

academic school year at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Students from Milford are listed by class according to their vocational technical shops with their name and hometown.SENIORS (Class of 2012)

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYAlma Lopez Sanchez, Milford COSMETOLOGYCamille Pereira, Milford DENTAL ASSISTINGMarina Leoncio Siqueira Rocha, Milford;

Amanda McPhail, MilfordINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAlessandro Pride, Milford; Anthony

Ventura, Milford JUNIORS (Class of 2013)BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYAlexandra Delmore, Milford

COSMETOLOGYAshley Santo, Milford; Brianna Shea,

MilfordCULINARY ARTSAdam Vinton, Milford. DENTAL ASSISTINGAlexandra Doyle, MilfordELECTRICALMichael Moran, MilfordHEALTH SERVICESKelly Ney, Milford; Megan Tebeau, MilfordHVAC/RJustin Del Tufo, Milford

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYZachary Weisenhorn, MilfordSOPHOMORES (Class of 2014) AUTO BODYStrychlan Hayes, MilfordCARPENTRYBrian Healey, MilfordCULINARY ARTSVeronica Doyle, MilfordDENTAL ASSISTINGChristeen Megala, MilfordELECTRONICSDeepjot Kaur, Milford; Nicholas

Weisenhorn, MilfordHEALTH SERVICESNicole DeFonzo, Milford; Hailee Gelinas,

Milford; Monica Laronga, Milford; Lindsey O’Brien, Milford

HVAC/RChad Rockwood, MilfordFRESHMEN (Class of 2015)AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYWilliam Palomares, MilfordBUSINESS TECHNOLOGYMadeline Phillips, MilfordCOSMETOLOGY

Meghan Roy, MilfordCULINARY ARTSGraydon Webb, MilfordDRAFTINGJames Chakalos, Milford ELECTRONICSJohnathan Saniuk, Milford GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONSJenna Roberts, Milford HEALTH SERVICESVeronica Auger, MilfordMANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYDaniel Burdick, Milford

Woodland Project Ahead of Schedule

By Michael McInnisStaff Reporter

In the absence of School Superintendent Robert Tremblay, who was away on vacation, School Committee Chairman, Patrick Holland provided an update on the Woodland Elementary School building project, at the July 19 committee meeting.

Holland said that Tremblay and Town Treasurer Barbara Auger worked together to allocate how the $1 million budget budgeted by the Town Meeting for the feasibility study be used.

“Th e [Massachusetts School] Building Authority did send back to us the agreement and it’s the formal agreement that says ‘yes, we are in this process; we have established the building committee and we are prepared to go before [them] for review to get approval on this project’,” Holland relayed.

Th e agreement, which must be signed by the Board of Selectmen, members of the School Committee and Superintendent, is one of a number of prerequisites that must be met in order to qualify for state reimbursement for the construction of the new elementary school. Th e reimbursement rate from the state, once the project has been approved, is projected to be 55.6 percent of the total cost of the project. Th e estimated cost for the new Woodland school is between $55 and $60 million dollars.

“We’re moving right along with that whole process,” Holland said, noting that the project is four months ahead of “where we are required to be”.

Holland also took the opportunity to share with the Board the list of formal appointments to the School Building Committee. Th e list includes members of the school district, town government and members of the community.

Th e Woodland Elementary School Building Committee consists of: Holland, School Committee representative; Patrick Kennelly, Planning Board representative; Tremblay; Dino DeBartolomeis, Board of Selectmen representative; Louis Cellozzi, Town Administrator; Aldo Cecchi, Finance Committee representative; Craig Consigli ,Woodland School principal; Alex Ohannesian, Woodland School staff member; and Robert Quinn, Facilities Manager;

Additional appointments, made by town government, are: Peter Filosa, George Swymer and Johnathan Bruce, Town Moderator appointees, and Eric Dalgren, Pat Digregorio and Lena McCarthy, Board of Selectmen appointees.

“Th is is a pretty impressive list,” Holland noted. “Th ere’s a lot of qualifi ed [people] on this list ... a lot of experience.”

Committee member, Scott Harrison observed, “One thing that Milford does very, very, well is to put together building committees. It never ceases to amaze me - the level of quality people that we’re able to call on and who raise their hands to step forward.”

Board Recognizes Artist for Achievement

Abigail Kennelly poses with her award winning etching. Her artwork earned a Gold Key in the Boston Globe’s

Scholastic Art and Writing regional competition and a Silver Key in national competition.


Th e School Committee, at it’s July 19 meeting, recognized artist Abigail Kennelly, whose etching garnered a silver medal in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing national competition,

Each year, since 1923, the Boston Globe has invited student-artists and writers, from grades seven to twelve, to enter their works into competition, beginning with a regional contest. Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention awards are then awarded for outstanding work, with Gold Key recipients, from all 50 states, advancing to the national competition, held in New York City.

“I got a notice in the mail,” Abigail explained, “saying that I had won and I had no idea if I was reading it wrong ... [so] I had my mom read it.” Satisfi ed that the letter was, indeed, an invitation to the national competition, Abigail made plans to travel to New York on June 1 where she received her medal.

Th e awards ceremony was held at prestigious Carnegie Hall, where the winning art pieces were prominently displayed. “[Th ey] told us who had previously won this award,” Abigail noted. Among the previous winners were prominent artists and writers such as Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Joyce Carol Oates and Philip Pearlstein. Guest speaker for the event was Oscar winner, Meryl Streep.

“Do you want to tell us how you came up with the idea [for the artwork]?” School Committee chairman, Patrick Holland asked.

“My teacher gave the class an assignment on doing an etching,” Abigail answered, explaining that an “etching” was created by “taking a piece of Plexiglas and scratching into it to make a design.” Th e assignment called for students to create a self-portrait, which led Abigail and her friends to take photographs of one-another. “Aft er that,” she noted, continuing to explain the etching process, “we had to take it and [create] a drawing [to trace].” Th e drawing was placed behind the Plexiglas and the image was then scratched into the glass. “When it’s all done, you have to roll ink onto it and put it through a big press with a piece of paper,” said Abigail adding, the image is then transferred from the glass onto the paper for the fi nal picture.

School Committee member, Scott Harrison, off ered his congratulations to Abigail, saying, “We’re very proud of you.”

Abigail was then invited to accept a small token of appreciation from Chairman Holland, who off ered congratulations on behalf of the entire school department. “You should be very proud of yourself,” he said, “we’re all very proud of you.”


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During their July 19 meeting, the School Committee wondered at the ramifi cations, should current Superintendent, Robert Tremblay, elect to seek employment elsewhere, as happened this past Febru-ary when Tremblay was in the running for a similar position, in Framingham.

Tremblay was approached by Framingham and encouraged to apply for the Superintendent’s position there. Although one of three fi nalists, Tremblay was not appointed, the position went to former Dracut Superintendent, Stacy Scott.

Board member, Donald Quattrochio, broached the subject, say-ing “I couldn’t help but think, ‘if he leaves, where does that leave us?’” Quattrochio suggested that the committee entertain the idea of re-instating the position of Assistant Superintendent so that “if Bob did leave, somebody could step in and not leave us scrambling for somebody to fi ll in.”

Chairman, Patrick Holland, noted that the idea had been dis-cussed “in the very recent past”, adding that the person fi lling the position “could step into Bob’s shoes, but is also responsible for driving the curriculum.” Currently the curriculum is overseen by a committee; the result of recent budget cuts that eliminated the two Curriculum Director positions.

As an alternative, Committee member Michael Walsh suggested

the Board consider a contract extension for the Superintendent, “He may say ‘well, you know, I’ve got the backing of a full committee and feel [more] comfortable [about remaining in Milford].” Tremblay has approximately one year left on his current contract.

Although admitting that “I do like the idea of at least looking at the fea-sibility and whether it makes sense or not,” Committee member Scott Har-rison, was reluctant to push for a contract extension at this time “especially where we haven’t done a full evaluation, as yet.” Th e offi cial Superintendent’s Evaluation will be made public in September.

Board member, Christine Boyle, reminded the committee “in Bob’s de-fense, they [Framingham] came for him, he didn’t look for them.” She was confi dent that Tremblay “wouldn’t leave us high and dry.” She also noted Tremblay had created an organizational chart, last year, which clearly states who would undertake various duties should a member of the administra-tion or staff resign. She did suggest, however, that the chart be represented to the Board and possibly updated.

Returning to the subject of creating an Assistant Superintendent position, Holland expressed the desire to “fi nd out what Bob would think that role would be.” Tremblay was on vacation at the time of the discussion.

“What we really need to do is sit down and take a comprehensive look at ... the organizational chart and have a part of the meeting (dedicated to asking) ‘do we support the idea of an assistant who also has curriculum responsibilities?’ We know we need someone who has authority over every-one who works in the district learning the curriculum.”

Th e Board then agreed to take up the matter at a future meeting.

Milford High School Freshmen Orientation

Freshman Orientation for the Milford High School Class of 2016 will be held on Th ursday, August 16 from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Please enter by the doors near the cafeteria. Please call or email Mrs. Cedrone to let us know that you will be attending, 508-478-1110 x2220 or [email protected]. Students entering grades 10-12, who are new to the high school, are also encouraged to attend the Freshman Orientation program.

MHS Athletic Fields Being

RepairedBy Kevin RuddenStaff Reporter/Columnist

On the eve of this year’s Milford High School graduation, vandals re-peatedly drove over the new artifi cial turf fi eld, adjacent practice fi elds and smashed through section aft er sec-tion of chain link fencing. Since then, town offi cials have been hard at work to get the damage repaired by the time school starts.

One piece of good news is that the artifi cial turf does not have to be re-placed – just refurbished, cleaned up and “groomed,” according to Selectmen Chairman Brian Murray, who chairs the Ad Hoc Community Fields Committee supervising the construction – and now, repair – of the athletic fi eld.

Aft er the vandalism, Murray went aft er the $100,000 insurance policy carried by the driver of the car that did the damage. “Th ey have been put on notice,” he said. “I want to get the esti-mate to them.”

Th e costs to repair most of the dam-age have been calculated, with one of two estimates still awaited, Murray ex-plained. Th e artifi cial turf repairs are about $20,000, a partial fencing esti-mate is $3,500, the natural grass fi eld repairs will cost about $8,000, and a jumping pit cover is about $5,000, he said. Another fencing estimate and the costs of the project engineer to inspect and quantify the damage are still out-standing. “I’m waiting to get the esti-mates to repair,” Murray explained.

Th e District Attorney’s offi ce will be looking to recover any fi eld repair costs not covered by the insurance policy, Murray added.

Even tough the summer is the busy time for landscapers and other con-tractors, he predicted the fi elds will “absolutely” be repaired by the time school re-opens.

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A July 17 job posting marked the fi rst step in the process to replace recently terminated Guidance, Career and Academic Enhancement Supervisor, Peter Bruce.

Th e posting, which can be viewed at the Milford Public Schools website, www.milfordpublicschools.com, lists both the requirements and responsibilities for the position and invites qualifi ed individuals to submit their applications to Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources, Kathleen Perry by August 3.

Bruce, who was the Guidance Supervisor for one year, was terminated following his arrest by Framingham Police, in July, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (automobile). Th e victims of the alleged assault, children aged 10-12, stated that while bicycling in a Framingham parking garage, they were reprimanded, by Bruce, for riding their bikes. Th ey alleged he subsequently proceeded to chase them with his automobile. One of the children sustained minor injuries while falling off his bike during the chase.

Bruce had assumed the Milford position last year and had moved to Framingham from North Carolina. Born in New England, Bruce had previously held both Guidance and Director of Guidance positions in Massachusetts. A pre-trial conference is scheduled, in Framingham District Court, for August 22.

School Committee Chairman, Patrick Holland, noted that the position “will be fi lled in the way any other

guidance or teaching position is fi lled,” beginning with the collection and review of applications. Once the applications have been examined, candidates will be called in for interviews, with the fi nal hiring decision being made by both the Milford High School Principal Michael Tempesta and School Superintendent Robert Tremblay. “Although many of the responsibilities of the person occupying this position center on activity in the high school, there are many district responsibilities and therefore this is not a hire made by the High School Principal alone,” Holland explained.

Th e duties and responsibilities of the position were last reviewed and updated in 2011, according to the School Committee Chairman. “It is possible they may choose to revise the position, again,” Holland stated, “although ... I do not think that will be done.”

Candidates are required to hold a Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher’s license and must be certifi ed as either a Director of Guidance, Principal, or Assistant Principal - Grades 9-12. Th e list of responsibilities, detailed in the job posting, numbers close to 70 diff erent items.

Th e position is tentatively scheduled to be fi lled no later than August 15. Th e salary for the Guidance, Career and Academic Enhancement Supervisor position is set in the $75,000 - $85,000 per-year range.

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GRAD NEWS


Community CalendarThe Milford Town Crier is pleased to list the calendar events of community groups and

fundraising events of local charities. Maximum 200 words.Published the 2nd & 4th Friday of every month.

Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to [email protected]

Sacred Heart Annual Fall FairMILFORD-Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in

Milford is having their Annual Fall Fair on Satur-day, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces are available for craft ers/vendors for $25. Admission to the fair is free along with free parking, eleva-tor accessibility and food will be sold by the Sa-cred Heart Women’s Club. Th e club members will also have their bake sale and raffl es available for purchase. All proceeds go toward projects of the church. Please contact Carol Drew in the parish rectory at 508-634-5435 or offi [email protected] for an application for a space.

St. Mary’s Class of 1967 45th Class Reunion

MILFORD- St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School of Milford Class of 1967 will hold their 45th Class Reunion on September 15 at Cafe Sorrento, Central St., Milford, at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome attire is casual. R.S.V.P. Mary Ramaskewich Costa at 508-634-6749 by August 5. Th e price will be determined when we have a count of attendees but we are looking at about $35 per person. Please join us!

Baby Bees Toddler Hikes UXBRIDGE-Smell wonderful outdoor scents such as pine, wintergreen? Listen to the birds; touch feathers, turtle shells and much more. You might even catch and hold a bullfrog. Join Park Ranger Kurt on Saturday, August 11 at 2 p.m. or on Wednesday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at the bulletin board at West Hill Park, Uxbridge, for a Baby Bees Toddler Hike, suitable for tots one year and older, who must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers or wagons are okay. Bring a water bottle, dress for the weather (cancelled for rain), wear sunscreen and let your senses and the rangers lead you through some great habitats of West Hill park and dam. West Hill Park is located on West Hill Road, off Quaker Street. No fee for this program. Please contact Park Ranger Viola Bramel at 978-318-8417 for additional information.

Free Community Meals in MilfordMILFORD- Free Community meals are now off ered at four Milford locations at various times during the month. A free dinner is off ered every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Pine St. Each meal includes salad, fruit, bread, soup, fea-tured dish, and dessert. Guests of all ages are served in a safe and friendly environment. For more infor-mation, please contact the church offi ce at 508-473-3589, or [email protected].

A free lunch, which includes soup, bread, bever-ages and dessert, is off ered every Monday at noon at the Blessing House, 85 South Bow St. Call 508-482-0010 for details

A nutritious dinner is served the last Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Trinity Epis-copal Church, 17 Congress St. For more informa-tion contact 508-473-8464, offi [email protected] or www.trinitychurchmilford.org

A Brown Bag Dinner which includes a sandwich, vegetable, fruit, snack, dessert and a drink is of-fered the last Saturday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Pine St. Sacred Heart Parish of Milford sponsors the Brown Bag dinner. For more information contact 508-478-3536, [email protected] or [email protected].

Greater Milford Community Chorus Rehearsals Begin

MILFORD-Rehearsals for the Greater Milford Community Chorus (GMCC) holiday concert will begin on Wednesday, September 5. All practice sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School St., Milford. Th e program will have a holiday/winter theme.

GMCC is an adult chorus for men and women, 18 years and older. Openings are available in all voice sections. Male voices are especially needed. Th e chorus currently has about 40 members, representing 13 area towns, with singers of all levels and experience participating.

A membership fee of $20 for the season will be charged, as well as a refundable fee for music. New members will be accepted through September 19. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, at our new location, Stacy Middle School Auditorium, Milford.

For more information email at: [email protected] or call: Linnea, 781-504-7300; Joanne, 508-634-3910; Nora, 774-573-8899; or Susan, 508-904-7357.

Milford Humane Society Yard SaleMILFORD-Th e Milford Humane Society will have a yard sale on Saturday, August 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Th e rain date is August 25. Drop off hours for donated items are 4-6 p.m. the Friday before the sale at the Milford Humane Society, 289 West St. (Rt. 140), Milford.

We would appreciate the following clean, gently used items in good working condition: household goods, furniture, toys, games, sports equipment, garden items, collectibles, and tools. Sorry, we cannot accept: TVs, computers, monitors, clothing, shoes, mattresses, large appliances, air conditioners, broken or out-of-date electronics, fi tness equipment, or baby car seats.

Th e Milford Humane Society is a non-profi t, no-kill, all-volunteer cat shelter. For more information, call 508-473-7008 or visit www.milfordhumane.org. Th e cats and kittens thank you for helping us to keep them safe, warm, and fed.

Seventh Annual Taste of the TownsMILFORD-Th e Milford Regional Medical Center will hold their Seventh Annual Taste of the Towns on September 20 at the Portuguese Club, Prospect St., Milford. All proceeds from this event will support the $40 million hospital building project.

Th e restaurants that will present tastes samples from their menus are 89 Central Trattoria, Ali-cante, British Beer Co., Chef Barry Dinner & Co, Dunkin Donuts, Fresco’s, Hannaford’s, J&L Cater-ing, Jrs. Diner, Little White Market, Mango’s, Miss Mendon Diner, Oliva’s, Pizza Chef, Restaurant 45, Shaw’s, Th ree and Wanokura.

Along with the restaurants great food, there will be sponsorship opportunities, theme basket, 50/50, lottery tree raffl es, cash bar and great camaraderie of friends and family. One of the fi rst raffl es prizes collected is a gift certifi cate from the Clafl in Hill Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-2013 season that takes place at the historic Grand Ballroom of the Milford Town Hall. Th is gift includes four tickets to Opening Night, Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Any adult interested in joining the Auxiliary at Milford Regional Medical Center, or supporting in any way, please contact, President Andra Stone or Membership Chair. Elaine McNanna at 508-422-2099 or [email protected].

Spina Bifida BenefitBOYLSTON-Join the Spina Bifi da Association of Greater New England for a night of dinner and comedy with Musical Comedy Entertainer, Jimmy Keys, voted number one Entertainer of SW Florida and Bermuda, on Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston. Tickets are $75 per person and include a buff et dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets or to make a donation, visit www.JimmyKeysforSBAGNE.kintera.org.

St. Gabriel Harvest FairUPTON-St Gabriel the Archangel Church will hold a Harvest Fair on Sunday, September 30, from noon to 5 p.m. Th e rain date is September 29. Bring the whole family; everyone is welcome! Th ere will be a 50/50 raffl e, food and drink, Apple Pie Contest, plant sale, Farmer’s Market, Flea Market plus fun and games for the kids. All proceeds from the activities to benefi t the St. Gabriel Building Fund

Bereavement Support GroupsMILFORD-Th e VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford will hold free bereavement support groups throughout the fall. Sessions will be held every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on September 10, 17, and 24 and October 1, 15, and 22. Daytime sessions will be held every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on September 11, 19 (Wednesday), and 25 and October 2, 9, and 16. An additional topic, Coping with Grief Th rough the Holidays, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on November 15, December 13, and January 10. Th ese support groups are open to any person who has lost a loved one and will be conducted by professional bereavement counselors in a relaxed and supportive environment. All programs will take place at the Milford Senior Center at 60 N. Bow St., Milford. To register, contact Marjorie Gonzalez, LICSW, Bereavement Counselor at the Milford VNA and Hospice, at 508-473-0862.

Milford High School Class of 42 Reunion

MILFORD-Th e Milford High School Class of 1942 is observing its 70th year class reunion, with a gala celebration planned on Th ursday, August 16, at Whitcomb House. A welcome social will begin at 11 a.m., renew friendships, share memories and enjoy refreshments. Complimentary of Whitcomb House, a festive luncheon programs will conclude the event. Reservation date cut-off is August 5. Please call Whitcomb House at 508-634-2440.

Rose Garden Summer EventsUPTON Every Th ursday: Open Mic Night upstairs in the Rose Room. Come have a relaxing dinner and listen to great entertainment. Every Friday: Prime Rib Night. Every Sunday Night: Wise Guy Trivia. *Watch this Fall for our Brand New Wood Fired Pizza Oven!!!

Upton VFW Flea Market and Craft Sale

UPTON-Th e George L. Wood Post #5594, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, will hold a fl ea market and craft s sale on the post grounds, Route 140, Upton on Saturday, August 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A raindate is set for Sunday, August 12, same time.

Dealer space costs $8. Reservations are required ONLY for dealers needing to reserve tables. To reserve tables (cost is $4/table), call the fundraiser chair, Donald (Doug) Keniston at 508-529-6247.

Coff ee, donuts, soda and water will be on sale from 8 a.m. Lunch will feature hotdogs. Proceeds will be used for the post’s improvements. Th ere is no admission fee.

Alzheimer’s Support GroupHOPEDALE-All are welcome to the Alzheim-

er’s Support Group at Atria Draper Place. Th e group meets on the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Th is is free and open to the pub-lic. Please RSVP 1-508-482-5995

Back to School Book DriveHOPEDALE-Join Atria Draper Place for a school

supply drive. We are collecting new crayons, pens, pencils, writing paper, boxes of tissues and any other school supplies for local area schools. Dona-tions will be accepted until August 31. Help a child in need.

Milford High School Class of 1952 60th Reunion

MILFORD-Th e Milford High School Class of 1952 will hold their 60th Reunion on Friday, October 19 at 2 p.m. at Restaurant 45, Rt. 109, Medway. Please return the menu selection ASAP or contact Phyllis at 508-473-6212 for information.

My One Wish Motorcycle RideMILFORD-Th e My One Wish organization is once again holding a Motorcycle Ride this com-ing Labor Day Weekend. My One Wish grants a wish to terminally ill children. A Wish Child will be at the event to talk about his “Wish.” Th e ride, which is open to everyone, will meet at Th e Fif-ties Lounge, 168 Mendon St., Rt. 140, Bellingham, on Sunday, September 2. Registration begins at 9 a.m., kick stands up at 11 a.m. with a full police escort.

Th e cost is $20 per rider or $15 if you can’t make the run, but want to eat and party.

In case of rain the event, the ride will be can-celled but the party will still be held at Th e Fif-ties Lounge beginning at 3 p.m. Advanced tickets available and donations can be made by mailing a check to My One Wish Labor Day Run, PO Box 79, Milford, MA 01757

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August 15 at 5 p.m. Get yourself CONNECTED at this annual event! Dress casual and enjoy some fabulous food and complimentary beer & wine! Win some raffl e prizes too!

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Macy’s Shopping Pass Helps Youth Center

MILFORD-Macy’s is partnering with the Milford Youth Center for its “Shop for a Cause” fundraiser. Join us on this unique, one-day-only shopping event that was created by Macy’s to support local non-profi t organizations.

Come to the Youth Center, starting Monday, August 13 to purchase a $5 shopping pass. Th e Youth center will keep 100 percent of every pass we sell! By purchasing a shopping pass to the event, customers support their favorite cause while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment, special events and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Th is exclusive shopping pass includes 25 percent or 10 percent off regular, sale and clearance purchases at Macy’s on Saturday, August 25. If you would like to purchase one please contact the Director at [email protected] or call 508-473-1756.


Thanks to Yanks DinnerMEDWAY- For the sixth consecutive year a spe-cial tribute dinner is being planned to recognize all military families on Tuesday, September 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Medway VFW, 123 Holliston St. Medway. Th anks to Yanks, a local, non-political or-ganization, is paying tribute to and off ering a simple Th ank You to Blue Star and Gold Star families, vet-erans as well as honoring the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. If you are a family that has a loved one in the military, or a Gold Star family or know of a family that we should invite, please contact Michael Shain, at www.thankstoyanks.org by September 7.Shain is a private citizen who feels strongly that a “Th ank You” as a random act of kindness is due all military families.

Since there is no cost to the families for this din-ner, monetary donations are welcome and are be-ing solicited from businesses, organizations and individuals. Any amount is appreciated, they can be sent to Th anks to Yanks, c/o Charles River Bank, 70 Main St, Medway, MA 02053. If you would like further information or are interested in attending. Please contact Shain by visiting www.thankstoy-anks.org or calling 508-330-8487. Free child-care is available at the event and families are warmly wel-come to attend.

Family Night at the BandstandMILFORD-Th e WMRC Family Night at the Band-stand 2012 at the Milford Musicians Pavilion in the Milford Town Park, at the corner of Congress and Walnut Streets. All the concerts are on Tuesday eve-nings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a Th ursday rain date.

August 14: Grupo Fantasia, a panoply of Latin and Caribbean styles!

August 21: Th e Clafl in Hill Symphony Summer Winds

Blackstone Heritage State Park Concerts

UXBRIDGE-Blackstone Heritage State Park Concerts on the Canal are held each Sunday aft ernoon at 3:30 p.m. at River Bend Farm Visitor’s Center 287 Oak St., Uxbridge. Th e free concerts are supported by the towns of Blackstone, Douglas, Hopedale, Mendon, Millville, Northbridge and Uxbridge Cultural Councils, which are local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information call the Visitor’s Center, 508-278-7604. Th e concert schedule is:

August 12 - Mandeville & RichardsAugust 19 - Jericho RoadAugust 26 - Briefcase full of Blues, Blues

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Free Admission to the Worcester Art Museum

WORECESTER-Th anks to you and our other generous supporters, the Worcester Art Museum is off ering free general admission in August during gallery hours. Enjoy the free parking and air conditioning too! Gallery hours at the museum, located at 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, are: Wednesday-Friday, Sunday: 11a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the third Th ursday of every month: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information about the Worcester Art Museum visit www.worcesterart.org or call 508-799-4406

Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park Events

UXBRIDGE-Th e following free events will be held during August at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 278 Oak St., Uxbridge.

Kidleidoscope Kids Story Hour for ages 3-5 with siblings welcome is held each Friday at 10:30 a.m. Th ere will be a diff erent nature themed story, walk and craft designed to connect young children and an accompanying adult with the environment.

A Healthy Heart Trail Walk is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. and each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Th is is great and easy exercise for any age group to experience.

Step back into time and walk the Blackstone Canal each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Open to all ages, this easy walk follows the canal towpath exploring the historical, cultural and ecological signifi cance of the region through a guided tour.

Go back in time again for the series, Farm to Factory, Changes in the Valley, held every Friday at 2 p.m. Each week the park interpreter will tell stories about a diff erent slice of time and the people in the history of the valley, from the fi rst canal proposals late in the 18th century, through the closing of the waterway in 1848.

Smokey Bear’s Birthday CelebrationUXBRIDGE-Come celebrate Smokey Bears 68th birthday with us at River Bend Farm, 278 Oak St., Uxbridge, on Sunday August 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. Th e Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Bureau of Forest Fire Control, National Park Service, as well as local town fi re departments will be providing activities for all ages! Come grab a piece of cake and celebrate with Smokey. For more information, please call Blackstone Heritage State Park Visitors Center at 508-278-7604.

HCA Sunset Jazz Series HOPKINTON Th e Hopkinton Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that its Sunset Jazz Series will resume run through August 25 at the HCA Amphitheater, 98 Hayden Rowe St. Each Saturday night, a diff erent jazz group will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with rain dates on Sunday. Admission is free and all age groups are welcome. More information is available at www.caahop.org. Th e Sunset Jazz series is made possible in part by a grant from Hopkinton’s Local Cultural Council.

Featured groups scheduled to perform are:August 11 - John FunkhouserAugust 18 - InterTripAugust 25 - Erik Caldarone

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER

MILFORD MEETINGS

Unless otherwise noted, the activities take place at Town Hall. Offi cial meeting notices are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board.

For additional information, contact the appropriate Board or offi cial.

Monday, August 13Personnel Board, Room 02, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 14Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 15Vernon Grove Trustees, Room 02, 4 p.m.

Th ursday, August 16Conservation Commission, Room 03, 7 p.m.Zoning Board of Appeals, Room 14, 7 p.m.

Monday, August 20Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 21Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m.

Commission on Disability, Room 14, 7 p.m.

Th e Milford Senior Center, located at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through

Th ursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the center by calling 508-

473-8334 or emailing [email protected]. Ruth Anne Bleakney is the director.

Friday, August 1012:30 p.m. 8th Annual Cookout for those

with reservationsWednesday, August 15

9 a.m. Mass Relay Breakfast, a Presentation for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech

Impaired. $3 per person.Th ursday, August 23

12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Lunch, $5 per person

Monday8:30 a.m. Game Room

8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet

8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E.9 a.m. Silver Sneakers

10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos

1:15 p.m. Safe ExerciseTuesday

8:30 a.m. Game Room8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment &

Internet8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E.

10 a.m. Tai-Chi11 a.m. Whist

12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos1 p.m. Mah Jongg

Wednesday8:30 a.m. Game Room



1:30 p.m. BingoTh ursday

8:30 a.m. Game Room8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment &

Internet8:30 a.m. S.H.I.N.E.

9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class9:30 a.m. Senior Yoga

1 p.m. Mah Jongg1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise

Friday8:30 a.m. Game Room



9 a.m. Hairdresser9:30 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes

Summer Concert Series Thursdays at 6 pm

August 16Chuck & Mud and Hole in the Dam Band

August 23Super Chief Trio

August 30Olde ‘Nuf to Know Better

September 6Help! Beatles Tribute Band

SUMMER FUN

Worcester County Sheriff’s Senior Picnic

SHREWSBURY –Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis has announced the Sheriff ’s Annual Senior Picnic will be held at SAC Park in Shrewsbury on Saturday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for all seniors.“Th e Sheriff ’s Annual Senior Picnic is sponsored by the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff ’s Association including donations by many local businesses. In addition to a traditional BBQ menu, the Sheriff ’s Picnic will feature a fun aft ernoon of complimentary bingo games, raffl e prizes and music by the Silvertones. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as space is limited in the pavilion area.

For more information on the Sheriff ’s Senior Picnic, please contact the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff ’s Association at 508-831-9838.

Thimble Pleasures Quilt GuildMENDON-Th imble Pleasures Quilt Guild will meet on Th ursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. in the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall, 13 Maple St., Mendon. We will learn to bead with Pat DeVries, making a magnetic necklace/bracelet, who will supply the bead kits for $10. Members of the guild will share some tips for applying beads to quilts. First meeting is free, meetings without speaker, $3; meetings with speaker $5; visitors welcome. For more information visit www.thimblepleasures.org/

Congregation B’nai Shalom Open House

WESTBOROUGH-Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough will hold an Open House for Prospective Members on Tuesday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market and House Tours

BLACKSTONE-Th is summer enjoy a Farmers Market and House Tours every Sunday at Daniels Farmstead, 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Th rough the landscape, buildings and objects tended by 10 generations of farming families, this remarkable historic site teaches visitors about farming like from the 18th century until today. Visitors also enjoy a modern-day harvest, with a variety of vegetables, fl owers and herbs grown at the farm and off ered with several other produce and craft vendors at a Farmer’s Market in the historic farmyard.

On August 12, the 4-H club, Caprine Kids, will bring baby animals, homemade craft s and baked goods. Th e 4-H girls make wonderful blueberry pies and other goodies.Not only can people tour the house and grounds in about half an hour, they can also fi ll up their pantries with fresh produce and freshly baked goodies from Doris’ Kitchen. Visitors can plan to stay for the aft ernoon with a picnic lunch fresh from the grill and cold soft drinks kept on ice. All of these activities are made very aff ordable with a small museum admission price of $3 for adults and $2 for children. No charge for Daniels Farmstead members. Th ere is no admission for the Farmers Market. For more information, please visit www.danielsfarmstead.org or call 508-726-2042.

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Church of Milford will be hosting a yard sale on Sat. weekend of August 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefi t the Creative Commu-nity Childcare’s playground fund. We are happy to accept donations of items for the sale, though we are not accepting any electronic items. Please contact the church offi ce if you need assistance with pick up at 508-473-3589.

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Boy Scout Council to Celebrate Eagle Scout Centennial

FRAMINGHAM-Th e National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Committee of the Knox Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be hosting the 2012 Convocation of Eagles to celebrate 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award on Saturday, September 15. Keynote speaker Major General L. Scott Rice, the Acting Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard and an Eagle Scout, will refl ect on how reaching the pinnacle of Scouting shaped his life and infl uenced his career.

Open to all Eagle Scouts, the event will be held in White Lodge at Nobscot Scout Reservation, located at 1 Nobscot Road in Framingham. Registration and networking will commence at 6 p.m. followed by a formal program, including remarks by Major General Rice, at 7 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are no cost for Eagle Scouts and their guests.

Attendees are asked to RSVP before September 8 by emailing [email protected] or call 508-572-1433. A public Facebook event page has also been set up for the occasion entitled “Knox Trail Council Convocation of Eagles.”


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Selectmen Hear Solar Energy Proposal


Th e Board of Selectmen was left with more questions than answers aft er hearing a proposal at its July 19 meeting to buy electricity for town-owned buildings from a solar energy facility proposed to be built in nearby Northbridge. Attorney Adam Braillard of Prince Lobe Type LLC in Boston agreed to provide the board with additional information and a “letter of intent” so selectmen can keep researching the proposal.

John Tehan, chair of the town’s Renewable Energy Advisory Committee (REAC), requested the presentation before selectmen, saying that Braillard had previously met with his committee and outlined how the town could save as much as $3.5 million over a 20-year period. But, as Braillard got – to use his own words – “down in the weeds” – to explain the idea to selectmen, he left the board and Town Administrator Louis Celozzi scratching their heads at how the savings would work.

Celozzi noted the town now receives between 50 and 100 diff erent electric bills each month for its various buildings and facilities and pays one utility for its power and another for distributing the electricity to the town. Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis said the Finance Committee and Town Counsel Gerald Moody were bound to have questions about the proposal. “Th is is all new to me,” he said. “We need some more defi nite information if we’re going to go forward.”

Board members and Celozzi also questioned the proposed 20-year commitment, fearing it could lock the town into a situation where it could lose – not save – money. “Th is is really a strategic decision for the town,” Selectman William Buckley said. “It would be worthwhile for Milford to have some of its power provided from renewable sources,” he added.

Chairman Brian Murray requested Braillard to provide a “letter of intent” to Tehan’s committee and wanted to contact other towns the law fi rm had worked with to develop solar energy solutions. “To go forward [we] need more intelligence than we have right now,” Murray said. “At this point, I think we have to take it step by step.”

At their July 23 meeting, selectmen acknowledged receiving a draft letter of intent from Braillard’s fi rm, with Murray saying the board would take the matter up again at a future meeting.

In other business on July 19, the board decided to send the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) a letter asking it to continue its twice-daily shuttle bus service between Milford and Framingham – which the MWRTA said is self-sustaining in terms of costs. Selectmen opted not to join the MWRTA, which the agency requested in a July 2 letter.

Milford Complains About Main Street Road Project


Selectmen Chairman Brian Murray sent a sharply worded letter to the state Department of Transportation’s local offi ce in Worcester last month, complaining about a lack of cooperation with local offi cials during the ongoing multi-million dollar reconstruction of Main St. (Route 16). He requested a meeting to discuss the issue.

Specifi cally, Murray cited the incident of a traffi c signal light base being located too close to the entrance of a commercial building at 200 Main St. – at the corner of Central St. – that was installed despite Town Engineer Michael Santora’s request to move it. Th e state has since erected another base further away from the building’s entrance.

“Clearly communication between the town and the department needs to be improved,” Murray noted in asking for the meeting.

Th is traffi c light base in front of 200 Main Street was moved further away from the building’s front door aft er town offi cials complained

about its location.

Town Joins ICE Employee

Verifi cation Programs


Th e Town of Milford voted to join the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) and E-Verify employee verifi cation programs last month, becoming the fi rst municipality in the state to do so. Town offi cials voiced hope that local businesses will follow their lead.

“What’s most important here is attracting businesses to follow the community, said Town Administrator Louis Celozzi as he briefed the Board of Selectmen at its July 19 about a meeting he and Police Chief Th omas O’Loughlin held with ICE in June to discuss utilizing the two programs. Selectmen voted unanimously to join and, at their July 23 meeting, Celozzi told them he had completed the application form and was waiting for it to be approved by ICE.

“Th e IMAGE program allows employers access to ICE’s database to instantly verify the I-9 forms submitted to the town by prospective employees,” the town administrator explained in a memo to the board. “Th e E-Verify program allows the Town as an employer to enter a newly hired employee’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, alien number and other identifying information into ICE’s and Social Security databases verify its validity,” Celozzi continued.

“It is important to note that if Milford enters into this agreement with ICE, we would be the fi rst municipality in Massachusetts to utilize the IMAGE and E-Verify programs. In doing so, I believe that we would be taking a leadership role, not only as it relates to municipalities, but also in showing and encouraging local businesses to enter into a similar arrangement with ICE to address the unlawful issue of employers hiring illegal aliens,” the town administrator explained.

“Th e things that the Town of Milford have done [on the issue of illegal immigration] are second to none,” commented Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis. “Th is allows Milford to take a leading role,” added Selectman William Buckley. “We understand better than most communities what the secondary eff ects of illegal immigration are.” Buckley also noted that the town’s action “is largely symbolic.”

Chairman Brian Murray asked how quickly I-9 forms could be verifi ed, with Celozzi responding the process only took fi ve to six seconds. “I also concur with the statements that were made,” Murray said. “Businesses have to follow.” Th e chairman requested that information on the two ICE programs be sent to the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce and the town’s Industrial Development Commission with letters asking them to request that their memberships join the ICE programs.

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Selectmen Renew Attack on “Double Poles”Selectmen Renew Attack on “Double Poles”GOVERNMENT

Milford Package Store Changes Hands


Th e Board of Selectmen vowed last month to press utilities about eliminating the dozens of “double poles” throughout the town, as well as going aft er banks to better maintain any foreclosed properties they now own.

John Caezza of 292 Main St. met with the board to complain about the double poles, noting there were nine alone in the fi ve-tenths of a mile between his Route 16 home and the intersection of Route 140. Referring to the 1976 movie, Network, he echoed a character’s cry of “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.”

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Selectmen are renewing their eff orts to pressure utilities to eliminate double poles,

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going to bring the same issue up for the board to discuss that night. “Th ere’s no question” that the poles are an eyesore and sometimes a safety hazard, he said. “Th is problem has grown out of control and I think it’s worse than [it was] a couple of years ago.” Buckley said. “Th ese poles have been there for years in some cases,” he added.

“We’ve been equally frustrated to try to get the cooperation between National Grid, the cable companies and all other involved,” Chairman Brian Murray said. “It’s been quite a few years since we’ve paid attention to double poles,” he noted saying the worst ones are just being “held together by Band-Aids and Scotch tape.”

Town Administrator Louis Celozzi said he recently received several complaints about the double poles and contacted both National Grid and Verizon about them. He suggested having Fire Chief John Touhey work with National Grid on the issue. “I think the problem is getting worse,” he said

Caezza also noted that his section of Main Street is not part of the multi-million-dollar road reconstruction project going on along the rest of Main Street and noted the need for new concrete sidewalks and granite curbs along where he lives. Murray said he would contact Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli to see whether there are any plans for the town to do the requested work. “I appreciate you bringing this information forward,” the chairman told Caezza.

“My friend used to tell me, ‘If the baby don’t cry, Mommy don’t know when to change the diaper.’ Well, I’m crying,” Caezza stated.

Buckley also brought up the issue of some foreclosed-upon properties looking unkempt, and wanted the town’s Neighborhood Task Force of inspectors and Town Counsel Gerald Moody to work on fi nding out just who owns such overgrown properties. “Th e neighbors deserve better,” he said. “We have banks and utilities contributing to our blight,” Buckley added.

“It does take time,” commented Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis. “You just have to make it a priority.”

In other business, selectmen approved a one-day wine and malt beverages license for a wedding anniversary party being held at the St. Mary’s church Parish Hall from 2 to 10 p.m. on August 5; approved Crisafulli’s request to remove a “Caution – Deaf Child” sign in front of 5 Myrtle St.; and, approved the Fire Deparment’s request to hold a “toll road” for Muscular Dystrophy from 9 a.m. to noon on September 15 in front of the Spruce Street Fire Station.

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Aft er roughly 50 years in business, the Maz-zarelli family is giving up ownership of the Mil-ford Package Store at 270 Main St. Th e Board of Selectmen voted on July 19 to transfer the store’s Retail Package All Alcoholic Beverages license to Jignesh Pachani of Millbury and Mayank Pa-tel of Nashua, N.H.

“I think Milford will be pleased with the way they operate the store,” said their attorney, Gregory Demakis of Lynn. Pachani owns two other package stores and Patel, who will be the manager, will become certifi ed in the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) course for people who serve alcohol, the attorney said.

“Th e Mazzarellis have done a terrifi c job,” commented Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis, noting they began their business on Central Street about a half-century ago. “From a local perspective, it’s a sad day, but a natural progres-sion,” said Selectman William Buckley. “We help you run it as well as [the Mazzarelli family].”

Buckley suggested that Patel meet with Po-lice Chief Th omas O’Loughlin to learn what the chief feels the new owners should do to remain problem-free, such as getting all employees TIPS-certifi ed.

With Chairman Brian Murray abstaining due to a confl ict of interest, DeBartolomeis and Buckley voted to transfer the license and allow

the license to be pledged to the bank which is fi nancing the transaction.Selectmen also named three of nine people volunteering to serve on

the Woodland Elementary School Building Committee: Eric Dahlgren of Briar Drive, Patrick DiGregorio of Eben St. and Lena McCarthy of Fruit St. DeBartolomeis is the Board of Selectmen’s representative on the committee.

In addition, the board approved requests from Th e Tradesman at 284 West St. (Route 140) to serve alcohol in its parking lot for a birthday par-ty on July 21 and also for a band concert from 5-10 p.m. on August 18.


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Th ere will be an informational meeting regarding the International Association of Approved Basketball Offi cials (IAABO) Cer-tifi cation Course sponsored by the Milford Community School Use Program on Septem-ber 5, with the full course to begin the week of September 10. Th is course will cover all of the National Federation of High School Basketball rules in preparation for a written test. All those who successfully pass the written test will then be eligible to begin fl oor work training aft er November 5. Aft er successful completion of the fl oor work exam, students will be eligible to ref-eree basketball games. For additional informa-tion on this program, please visit our website at www.milford.ma.us/mcs under Adult Fall Programs.

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Th e PMC Rides Strong for the 33rd TimeI had only been out on the bike three times this summer, totally fewer

than 100 miles, yet I set out with more than 4,000 other cyclists last weekend in the 33rd annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) with the daunting task before us of riding 111 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown in 90 degree heat and humidity.

It wasn’t going to be easy. In fact, it was going to hurt...a lot. Between heat cramps, fatigue, sunburn, and the general discomfort that comes with riding a bike that far when you aren’t used to it, it was a diffi cult ride. I saw riders on the side of the road in the shade at various points, needing a few minutes of rest and away from the sun. Some decided to walk their bikes up the hills. Many chose to spend a little extra time at the water stops to chug down a bottle or two before refi lling and heading back out on the road.

What kept us going? Well, a few things. First and foremost is the knowledge that what we are going through for a relatively short period of time is nothing compared to what people battling cancer deal with on a daily basis. Th e donations raised by PMC riders, some $26 million so far this year and counting, go to benefi t the Jimmy Fund of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. We were also buoyed by the people lining the streets, passing out water bottles, cheering us on, or hitting us with a very well placed sprinkler.

Not to mention the volunteers, 3,000 of them. Th ese are people who are given what does not seem like an overly tempting off er: stand out in the sun all day and slice bananas and plums for hours on end with minimal breaks and for absolutely no money whatsoever. Th eir response? Where do I sign up? Th e enthusiasm and energy from so many people who are giving up their time for us is palpable, and drives the cyclists those extra few miles when we otherwise might not have it in us.

I’m also kept in motion by the people I meet along the way. Every one of us has a reason why we are here. On Friday, during the opening ceremonies, we watched with moist eyes as we learned the story of a man who rides the PMC on an old mountain bike because his son lost his battle with cancer and it was his favorite bike.

Along the way, I met a woman who had lost her brother to cancer and, in the process of getting ready for the PMC, one of her teammates had passed away from the disease as well. She had never ridden a bike that far before, and she walked up a few of the hills, but she made it to the fi nish line. I also met a woman who never really got to know her father, he passed away when he was just 29. She works for a pharmaceutical company now, which specializes in cutting-edge oncology drugs. As a fi rst-year PMC rider, she’s now fi ghting the battle against cancer on multiple fronts.

With motivation like this, cycling more than 800,000 miles combined doesn’t seem so daunting for the 5,400 riders who took off from either Sturbridge or Wellesley, headed for the Cape. It is also no surprise to see so many smiling faces at the fi nish line, drenched in sweat and sore from the neck down, but who can’t wait to get back out there next year and do it all over again.

PMC Riders are accepting donations through the beginning of October, with the goal of raising $36 million for the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber. All, 100 percent, of rider-raised donations goes to benefi t the cause. To make a donation, please visit PMC.org. You can donate to Chris’ ride by visiting PMC.org/CV0042

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Ferrelli Living Up to Expectations

By Chris VillaniSports Reporter/Columnist

Matt Ferrelli just wanted to drive the ball the other way and drive in a few runs. Th e fi rst baseman, a middle-of-the-order presence for the Milford Legion squad all season long, stood at the plate with the bases loaded and his team trailing Northampton 3-1 in a sectional play-off game. He got a pitch he liked and knew he hit it well as soon as it left the bat and soared out towards the left fi eld fence, which at Fino, is more than 400 feet away.

“At Fino, a ball like that usually ends up being a triple or a long out,” said Ferrelli. “I was rounding fi rst base and looked up and saw the ball clear the fence.”

Th e grand slam put Milford in front in what ended up being a 12-5 victory. Home runs at Fino are very rare, but Ferrelli coming up big with runners on base has been anything but. In his third year with Post 59, the Milford High graduate has driven in more than 30 runs and has a dozen extra base hits. He carried a blistering .440 average into the intra-state tournament, which kicked off last weekend.

“He has been a leader on and off the fi eld,” said Milford manager Brian Macchi. “You can hear his voice all the time and his bat has been the anchor of our line-up.”

Macchi chose Ferrelli two years ago in his fi rst season as the Post 59 skipper. He said he had high expectations for how the fi rst baseman would develop, and he has lived up to what Macchi envisioned. “We kind of projected this two years ago when we picked [Ferrelli],” he said. “We were hoping he would build into the type of player he is now. Th at’s what happens, you pick a kid hoping for future production and, in this case, it paid dividends.”

Although the grand slam out of Fino is likely to be the most remembered, it is not the only big hit Ferrelli has this season. He also drove in the winning run against East Side in the mid-season Zone 4 tournament. “He is the guy you want to have up in a big spot where you need a hit,” said Macchi. “He has had that hot bat all season and we just hope he has the bat in his hands at the time we need someone to come through for us.”

Ferrelli, who still has a year of legion eligibility left , said he learned his leadership skills, both on and off the fi eld, from a couple of his teammates. “Playing with guys like Matt Gerard and EG McMillan, those guys are great leaders too and I tried to look towards their example,” he said.

Ferrelli will head to Westfi eld State in the fall and will play for the baseball team. He will go into school undecided, but is leaning towards a major in criminal justice. “I’m excited to go in there and see what I can do for the team, whether it’s DH or playing the fi eld, anything they can use me for, I’m there,” he said. “You can always improve in baseball, there is no perfect. So I want to go in there and keep improving on everything.”


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Th e Milford 11U All Stars Cal Ripken Team are the Western Massachusetts State Champions. Th ey beat

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on August 3. In the photo from left to right: Back Row - Coach Th ongpul, Coach Shaver, Coach Applebee and

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Milford Special Olympics 5K Road Race/Walk

Jennifer Walsh, Coordinator of Special Programs for Mil-ford Community School Use Program, has announced the annual 5K Road Race/Walk to benefi t the Milford Special Olympic Programs will be Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m. Milford Community Program will host the race/walk. Regis-tration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Milford High School Track. Th e Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under will begin at 8:30 a.m.and the 8th Annual Road Race and Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be provided for all participants and there will be water stops along the race route. Awards will be presented to top Male and Female participants in seven divi-sions at approximately 10:15 a.m. Th e Tri-Valley Front Run-ners will provide timing for the event. You can register and get any further information on our website at www.milford.ma.us/mcs/roadrace.html.

With the continued growth of our local programs, we now have16 Special Olympic teams and over 120 Special Olym-pic Athletes from seventeen towns in the Milford Area. All money raised will directly benefi t the programs by going towards, uniforms, equipment, transportation, games fees, annual awards banquet, etc.

If you would like to help in other ways, we are looking for sponsors, and volunteers to help make our fi ft h annual race a success. If you are interested in registering or need further information please contact Jennifer Walsh at 508-478-1119. You may also fi nd this information on our website at www.milford.ma.us/mcs.

Milford Sr. Ruth Makes South FinalBy Chris VillaniSports Reporter/Columnist

Coming into the post-season, the two-time defending Central Mass Senior Babe Ruth (CMSBR) champions from Milford knew they would have their hands full with Bellingham if the two met in the South Division fi nals. Milford’s neighbor to the southeast had beaten the Micros twice during the regular season and carried an 18-1 record and the fewest runs allowed in the league into the play-off s.

Milford survived a tough series against Franklin, win-ning the best of three with a 6-5 victory in the rubber match. Scott DeCapua drove in the winning run with a walk-off single at Fino Field in the deciding game, and the Micros were on to the South fi nals.

“Franklin gave us a good run, they are a good team and it was a fun series,” said Milford head coach Jim Cappa-doro. “When we ran into Bellingham, though, we were a bit overmatched. Th eir pitching was phenomenal.”

Th e Micros lost back to back games against Bellingham, who ended up falling to Medfi eld in the CMSBR World Se-ries. Cappadoro feels his team competed, despite the strong pitching from the opposition. “We had our chances,” he said. “We could have capitalized on a few scoring opportu-nities and we had a few errors in the fi rst game of the series that defl ated us a bit, but for the most part the kids really stepped up.”

Even with the losses to Bellingham, Milford fi nished the year 17-7 and provided an admirable defense of its back-to-back titles.

“Overall it was a good season with a lot of wins,” said Cappadoro. “We came in second but Bellingham was a good team. We had a lot of fun with this team and this group of guys.”

Milford was strong on the mound all season, with Gar-rett Handley (42.2 IP, 5-1, 2.79 ERA), Mike Tracy (34 IP, 3-1, 2.26 ERA), and Cam Cossette (39 IP, 3-1, 3.41 ERA) carrying much of the work load.

CMSBR is typically a pitching league, due to fact that the league requires teams to replace the ping of the alumi-num baseball bats with the crack of real wood. Even so, six Milford players hit north of .300, including DeCapua, who led the team with a .390 average. Tracy and Mike Tarolli were not far behind at .362 and .356, respectively. Chris Trafi cante hit .344 with eight extra base hits, including the team’s only home run. Cole McNanna checked in at .333 and Bryan Hildebrand hit .310.

“Th is was a very strong team and I was just happy to be a part of it,” said Cappadoro. “Th e kids and parents were great and the league does a good job. Overall, it was a suc-cessful season and a good time.”

BVT’s Picard Stands Out at ShrinersBy Chris VillaniSports Reporter/Columnist

Julian Picard had always planned on train-ing hard this summer. Th e Blackstone Valley Tech grad from Upton had just fi nished a standout summer on the baseball diamond and is headed to Mass Maritime Academy in mid-August to play football. He got a lit-tle boost, however, when BVT head football coach Glenn Arnold told him he had been selected to play in the 12th Annual Shrine

Chowder Bowl Classic, an All-Star game between the best players from Central and Western Massachusetts.

“I was really happy, all I had ever heard about were kids playing in that game from the big name schools in Central Mass, so I didn’t think I would make it,” said Picard. “Coach told me I was in, so I started really training hard.”

Th e game takes place in late June and is a benefi t for the Shriners Hospitals for children, which provide orthopedic and burn care to children under the age of 18. It is a collec-tion of the best talent among the area’s graduating seniors. “Playing in the game was a big boost to work harder,” said Picard. “I had never played on a team where everyone was the best player, it really brought me to another level.”

Th e Central Mass team practiced every day for more than a week at Westboro High School, and Picard, a stand-out running back for the Beavers, noticed the diff erent cali-

ber of competition right away. “In the Colonial League, I could get away with things I could not get away with here,” he said. “If I tried to bounce off a tackle and go to the out-side, it seemed like there were always three other guys wait-ing there, so I had to learn to adapt to the faster game.”

Picard, and the rest of the Central Mass team that includ-ed Nipmuc graduate Darren Moore, also had to get used to new teammates in a hurry. “Th e fi rst day everyone was trying to size each other up,” said Picard. “Usually these are guys I would be playing against and trying to hit as hard as I can, but now they were my teammates.”

Picard and his teammates pulled out a 14-6 win over the Western Mass All-Stars. Picard said he was surprised at how well he played, given that he came from one of the smallest schools represented. He estimated he fi nished with around 50 yards on eight carries. He’ll move on now to MMA and it’s military-like structure that will include their version of boot camp during the upcoming August mornings and football practice in the aft ernoon. He said he chose Mass-Maritime because of its job placement record and a desire to major in marine engineering.

“Football will be fun, but the 100 percent job placement on graduation was the most important thing for me,” he said. “College is an investment, and I don’t want to gradu-ate and not do anything. I really like that they help set you up for success.”

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HOME IMPROVEMENTGreenleaf Garden Club of Milford Annual Meeting

Th e Greenleaf Garden Club gathered at GIA Ristorante Italiano for their annual dinner to celebrate the past year’s many accomplishments and to install Club offi cers and the Board of Directors for the upcoming year.

It was announced the Club had been presented with a 2nd place award certifi cate for its publicity press book by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

Th e club also honored its new offi cers and Board of Directors for the upcoming year: Karen O’Brien – President, Trish Hoey – Vice-President, Hazel Schroder – Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Wojick – Treasurer, Sue Ellen Szymanski – Recording Secretary along with Margaret Knowlton, Kathleen Traft on and Guru S. K. Khalsa-Bob - Directors.

Pictured left to right are the incoming offi cers and Board of Directors for the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford. Th ey are: Hazel Schroder, corresponding secretary; Nancy Wojick, treasurer; Trish Hoey, vice president; Karen O’Brien,

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Fernandes Announces House Passage of Phosphorus Runoff Reduction Bill

State Rep. John V. Fernandes, D. Milford, announced on July 25 the passage of a phosphorus runoff reduction bill in the House, which en-ables the bill now to move to the Senate.

Th e legislation, originally draft ed by Fernandes and co-sponsored by State Senators Richard Moore, D. Uxbridge, and Karen Spilka, D. Ashland, eliminates the use of phosphorous in most fertilizer prod-ucts—a major contributor to the pollutants damaging rivers and streams across Massachusetts. Th e EPA is pursuing a mandatory re-duction in such phosphorous runoff by each city and town along the Charles River, which has been estimated to cost tens of millions of dollars to businesses and municipalities in the targeted areas of the Charles River watershed.

“I am very grateful that the bill has initially passed the House and is now before the Senate,” stated Fernandes. “Many environmental ad-vocacy groups, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, and busi-ness interests came together to reach consensus on a good bill that establishes realistic benchmarks for eliminating phosphorus in fertil-izer products, protecting agricultural uses, and reducing phosphorous runoff into our lakes, streams and rivers across the state.”

Fernandes gave special credit to Jessica Strunkin, who serves as Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Aff airs at the 495 Partner-ship, for assisting in the coordination of meetings among the stake-holder interest groups, helping to reach consensus on a compromise package, and working with legislative leaders and sponsors of the bill to help maintain the movement of the bill through the various House legislative channels. Fernandes added: “Th is is a bill that will have a positive and far-reaching environmental impact while maintaining the competitiveness of local businesses and communities impacted by EPA mandates in Milford, Franklin and Bellingham.” Th e passage of the phosphorous runoff reduction bill will enable the local communi-ties to seek reductions in the target mandates for runoff of phosphorus into the Charles River by 10- 15 percent, resulting in millions of dol-lars being avoided in stormwater runoff containment costs. Th e legis-lation now awaits action in the Senate.

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Sewer Department Spending $373,000 on Leaks


Th e Sewer Department plans to spend $233,000 this fi scal year to repair leaks in 7,800 linear feet of sewer mains and another $140,000 to re-connect residential sump pumps currently dumping groundwater into the sewer system into the roadway drainage system. Th e Board of Sewer Commissioners reviewed recommendations for the work at its July 24 meeting.

Amanda Cavaliere for Tata & Howard, the Sewer Department’s Marlborough-based engineering consultants, said her fi rm recently reviewed videotapes made a few years ago, looking at how to best reduce groundwater “infl ow and infi ltration” (“I and I”) into the town’s sewer mains in four specifi c areas of town where the “I and I” is a problem. “Looking through the tapes, most of the pipes are in good condition,” she commented, with leaks occurring at pipe joints and minor cracks.

Because the pipes – mostly old, clay sewer mains – are in good condition, the town does not need to use the CIPP process it did a few years ago, but instead just needs to place grout in all the cracks where leaks are occurring, Cavaliere advised. Th is grouting process could remove 13,000 gallons of groundwater a day from seeping into the sewer system, she explained said.

One crack in a segment of videotape she showed to the board had a crack that dripped a half-gallon of groundwater each minute – which translates into 30 gallons an hour and 720 gallons each day.

Th e town is under a consent order from both the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to remove groundwater “I and I” from the sewer system to prevent overfl ows during periods of heavy rainfall. Removing the groundwater also reduces sewage treatment costs by not having to process what is basically clean water through the wastewater treatment plant.

Questioned by Commissioner Rudy Lioce about how long the grout would last, Cavaliere replied, “It’s usually a seven-year fi x.” Added her boss, Senior Vice President Jack O’Connell, “Th is is now going to be part of your maintenance on a continual basis.”

“Th is is the way to go. You get more for your money,” commented Sewer Superintendent John Mainini. He noted that using the CIPP process would mean only working on two streets.

O’Connell said his fi rm will prepare specifi cations for bidding the grouting, with a goal of work beginning in November. Th e grouting can be done in winter weather, he said.

Mainini said the Sewer Department does not plan to use an outside contractor to handle the sump pump reconnection program any more. Last year, about 50 homes were reconnected using the $140,000 budgeted. Th is year, the Sewer Department will purchase a small backhoe and trailer and still have enough money left to do the same number of homes, he said. Aft er that, “We can do them as they come in now,” Mainini said. Th e new equipment is expected to arrive by next month, he said.

Th e board also reviewed the costs of re-building its Field Pond sewage pumping station, which now gets overloaded during periods of heavy rainfall. Members took under advisement Tata & Howard’s $625,000 estimate. Developer Mickey Connearney – whose plans to build a condo development off Fiske Mill Road have been stymied by the lack of capacity in that pumping station – met with the board members to review those costs.

Tata & Howard also provided charts comparing overall rainfall, sewage fl ow through the Field Pond pumping station, and sewage fl ow through the wastewater treatment plant from January 2009 through January 2012 to show how they overlap.

ZBA Puts Conditions on Repair Business RelocationBy Kevin RuddenStaff Reporter/Columnist

Th e Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted on July 19 to allow the Mobico Auto Repair shop at 129 South Main St. to relocate to the former Rosenfeld Tire site at 13 Spruce St., provided that Mobico owner Abraham Jreij take steps to muffl e sounds that could bother a neighboring property owner. Th e condition was one of fi ve that ZBA members imposed in granting Jreij’s special permit request.

Dr. Carolynne St. Martin, who owns an abutting building around the corner at 12-14 Prentice St., said that she had bought her building and located her clinical psychology business there while NAPA Auto Parts occupied the Spruce St. site. With the neighboring building extremely close to hers, she feared that “the amount of noise [from an auto repair shop] is liable to put me out of business.” She said fi ve large windows in the auto repair shop face the rear of her property – the part of her building in which she sees patients.

Jreij responded that today’s auto repair tools are much quieter than those of years ago, and his attorney, Laura Mann, said Jreij would have to comply with all federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for noise reduction. “Having a good business in there like Abe’s is only going to improve the area,” Mann said.

Th e attorney said her client would use fi ve repair bays inside the building, park four cars inside, and locate his dumpster inside the building. Jreij’s engineer said “curb stops” were put in the corner parking lot to better control parking. Jreij said he could chain off the whole parking lot at night, but preferred to be a good neighbor to area restaurants whose patrons use the lot at night.

While saying he wanted to comply with any “reasonable” requests, Jreij said he also did not have unlimited funds to invest in the building, especially since he will be leasing it and does not own it. “Anything within reason, I’ll do it,” he said.

Jreij said it was not fair for someone who moved

next to the building a few years ago to request major renovations on a building that has housed auto repair operations for decades. “It’s been a garage for 50-plus years,” his engineer said.

“We need to fi nd some way to work this out,” ZBA member David Pyne said about the noise issue. “I really do feel for the abutter,” ZBA member John Dagnese said. “You’re talking an arm’s length [between the two buildings],” he added. Pyne and Dagnese were joined by board member Mary Carlson in requiring the issue be addressed.

Alternate ZBA member Anthony DeLuca said that if noise becomes an issue, St. Martin can complain to the town. “It’s pretty hard to enforce,” he commented. “I think it’s something that the two neighbors are going to have to work out.”

Th e fi ve conditions set by the ZBA with its approval were:

• Limiting the hours of operation to those proposed by Jreij: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays;

• Directing any exhaust fumes to be vented out the roof or out of the rear of the building;

• Installing additional curb stops to block off patrons from parking on St. Martin’s area of the parking lot;

• Having parking lot lighting to be approved by either the Planning Board or Town Engineer Michael Santora; and,

• Giving Jreij 12 months to board up or replace the windows on the side of the building abutting St. Martin’s property.

“It’s not going to stop it,” DeLuca said about the windows being replaced or bricked up. “It’s just going to make it [the noise] duller.”

Th e ZBA also voted to remove a condition from a special permit it recently granted to Elembranitina DeCastro for her nail salon in her 7 Hillside Ave. home. DeCastro now no longer needs to create an off -street parking space for her customers.

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Members of the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford participated in their annual spring planting at the Milford Town Hall, Draper Park, Maher Court and the traffi c island on Main St. and Route 140 in Milford. Each of the 20 containers is planted with pink petunias, white allysum, pink snapdragons, purple lobelia, dracaena, coleus, and yellow marigolds. Th is project is funded by the Milford Parks Department and the Greenleaf Garden Club. Special project chairperson, Grace Lavallee, and Greenleaf Garden Club members have been planting and maintaining the containers during the holiday and spring seasons for the past 19 years.

New members are always welcome! If you wish to join the Greenleaf Garden Club, please contact Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790.

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Planning Board OKs Biomeasure Expansion


Th e Planning Board voted on July 17 to approve an amended site plan allowing Biomeasure Inc. to build a three-story, 54,900-square foot expansion at its 27 Maple St. location. Biomeasure – a U.S. subsidiary of Ipsen, a global specialty-driven pharmaceutical company with total sales exceeding $1 billion – conducts pharmaceutical research and development, and biotech manufacturing.

Town Meeting members approved a multi-year tax increment fi nancing (TIF) agreement for the expansion at this past May’s Annual Town Meeting. In asking to amend Biomeasure’s 2004 TIF agreement, Treasure Robbin Eynon wrote to the Board of Selectmen that the company had pledged back then to add 10 new jobs and invest $15 million in its Milford facility, but in fact had created 80 new full-time jobs and invested $28 million.

When selectmen signed the 2016-2022 TIF extension in June, a company representative said that the company opted to stay in Milford as opposed to moving to Marlborough. Company offi cials said they also plan to renovate Biomeasure’s existing 42,000 square-foot facility.

In other business, the Planning Board voted to give a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on a request by Doreen Stickney of 188 Medway Road for a variance to build a three-season room atop an existing deck. Board members could not muster a three–vote majority in favor of another variance request – this one by Kamil Strankowski of 14 Harding St. to build a 20-foot wide by 35-foot deep garage – and thus forwarded no recommendation to the ZBA.

Board members also followed Town Engineer Michael Santora’s recommendations and voted to release performance bonds for three completed subdivisions: $3,000 for the Orrin Slip Extension, $46,000 for Brook Hollow Estates, and $74,000 for Marino Estates.

Th e Board also appointed Chairman Patrick Kennelly to serve as its representative on the Woodland Elementary School Building Committee.

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New Parking for the Library?By Jane BigdaEditor

Attending the July 9 Selectmen’s meeting to discuss the ben-efi ts of the state Library Certifi cation for the Milford Town Library, trustees and Library Director Susan Edmonds walked out of the meeting with a request to evaluate the possibility of acquiring new parking for the facility.

Selectman Chairman Brian Murray, who brought up the issue of parking, said his “board would be happy to reach out to busi-ness owner to see if something could be done” about the town acquiring the lease for the nearby former Dunkin Donuts at the

corner of School and Pine Streets. Th e library is located less than half a block away on Spruce St.

According to a letter received by Edmonds from Tony Pinto of Pinto Real Estate, which is handling the prop-erty, the parking lot and building, which abuts the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford and Memorial Hall is now under agreement for purchase by a private party. Pinto wrote that he would inform the town if any-thing changes with that agreement.

Parking has been a chronic problem for the library, which is located downtown, since the current building was opened in 1986. Patrons may use the small parking lot on the library property or park on the street. Con-gestion is compounded by the location of Stacy Middle School across the street from the library. Th e problem is most acute in the aft ernoon when parents are waiting to pick up their children from school.

Th e Trustees and library offi cials have cited parking an issue to deal with in their Long Range Plan with a target date of 2015 to fi nd way to increase the number of spaces for library patrons.

Th e Milford Town Library Long Range Plan is also a com-ponent of continuing certifi cation of the facility by the Mas-sachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. According to Trustee Vic Valenti certifi cation is a yearly process that off ers many benefi ts to the library. In order to be certifi ed the Milford Town Library must be staff ed by trained personnel, open to all residents of the state, lend materials to other libraries in the Commonwealth and submit required reports to the Commis-sioners. It must also be open 63 hours per week; spend 13 per-cent of it municipal appropriation on materials such as books, magazines and CD’s; and municipal funding must be equal to or greater than 2.5 percent of the average annual appropriations for the past three years.

In the return, the library is eligible for federal grants; receives state aid, which was $30,000 in fi scal 2011 and $29,000 in fi scal 2012; and reduces the need for additional storage and display space since patrons can borrow materials from other libraries. Valenti estimated the amount saved through inter-library loans for materials only was between $200,000 and $350,000 per year. He added inter-library loans also provide multiple cop-ies of materials needed by students during the school year and during the summer reading program. “It is a big advantage for us,” said Valenti, noting the town has historically met all the certifi cation requirements.


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One-Hundredth Anniversary to Be CelebratedTh e Milford Historical Commission, Selectmen and Park Department will hold a patriotic celebration to note

the 100th anniversary of the presentation of the General Draper statue to the Town of Milford. Th is beautiful bronze statue was the gift of his wife Susan Preston Draper and unveiled by his daughter Margaret, later, Princess Boncompagni, on September 25, 1912. Th e public is invited to attend this special event on Sunday, September 23, at 2 p.m. in the Draper Memorial Park. Plans include Hopedale and Milford speakers as well as Donna Hassler from Chesterwood. Music will be provided by the Milford High School band, Peter Emerick’s Fife and Drum Corp, Scott Keefe of the Milford Fire Department on bagpipes and the Greater Milford Community Chorus. A Milford High School student will recite the Gettysburg Address.

Following the ceremony everyone will be invited to Memorial Hall to view the Museum and enjoy refreshments. In case of rain the event will be held in Memorial Hall, 30 School St.

General William F. Draper’s statue that stands in Draper Memorial Park is not only a grand tribute to the General who fought in the Civil War but it is a national treasure as it was created by Daniel Chester French, foremost sculptor of his day and Henry Bacon, landscape architect who designed the handsome pedestal as well as the park.

General Draper appears to be overlooking the World War I, World War ll, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorials as well as a welcoming fi gure as one enters the town. It is a fact that from the Revolutionary War to the current War on Terrorism Milford’s soldiers and sailors have served our country well. We should take pride in our country and in our town for the contributions made to preserve our freedom and help raise the standard of human dignity for mankind.

Th e Minute Man in Concord and the Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC are two of French’s most famous sculptures. He created numerous public monuments throughout the country but only fi ve equestrian statues -- Draper, Devens, Hooker, Grant and Washington which is located in Paris. Milford is fortunate to have such a remarkable, equestrian statue created by Daniel Chester French.

Th e Daniel Chester French statue of General William F. Draper was presented to Milford 100 years ago. A celebration of the

presentation will be held on September 23 at 2 p.m. Anne Lamontagne photo

Th e Clafl in Hill Symphony Summer Winds, a group of 35 talented musicians, performed a wide range of music at their July 17 performance at the Musicians’ Pavilion at the Milford Town Park. Th e performance,

led by conductor Paul Surapine, was part of the 2012 Family Night at the Bandstand Series that continues on Tuesday, August 14 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.

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Major Richard Gougan, USAF Retired enjoying the concert selections performed by the Clafl in Hill Symphony Summer Winds on a hot summer’s

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Paul Surapine led the Clafl in Hill Symphony Summer Winds as

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Several students from King Dance Academy and Milford Dance Center took part in a dance workshop held at the Marchigiano Club with Victor Smalley and Lucas Triana from Dance Moms Miami, July 9. Smalley, a fi nalist on the show So You Th ink You Can Dance, and his assistants lead the class through stretching exercises followed by a contemporary styled dance routine, focusing on improvisation and how to release yourself as a dancer. He told

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Hospital Receives a $5 million Lease for Equipment

Milford Regional Medical Center has received a $5,036,00 tax-lease to purchase a variety of medical and other equipment. MassDevelopment, the state’s fi nance and development agency, which works with businesses, nonprofi ts, fi nancial institutions, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth, issued the lease. Th e hospital will use lease proceeds to buy a variety of medical and other equipment, including a surgical robot system, operating room and information technology equipment, 3D Mammography, nuclear cameras, a picture archiving and communications system upgrade, furnishing, and fi xtures. Bank of America Public Capital Corp. purchased the lease.

“Th is fi nancing will help Milford Regional Medical Center improve both its patient care and training of the next generation of physicians,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “Doctors, students, and patients will all benefi t from these technological upgrades, and we’re pleased to partner with the Center as it streamlines and advances its services.”

Milford Regional Medical Center is a 121-bed acute care hospital that also provides a full range of clinical services, including adolescent health and women’s services. Th e Center’s patient care center has eight state-of-the-art operating suites, consolidated surgical services, and a medical/surgical fl oor with private rooms, many with advanced patient monitoring capabilities. In 2007, Milford Regional opened its 54,000-square-foot cancer center that houses comprehensive cancer services from Dana-Farber and the Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center. Th e Center is affi liated with UMass Memorial Health Care as a teaching hospital.

Jeanne P. Lynskey, Milford Regional Medical Center’s Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Offi cer, said, “Th e process for applying and completing the lease was smooth, timely, and resulted in an outstanding interest rate. As a nonprofi t organization, we are happy to work with such a fi ne organization as MassDevelopment to help us achieve our goals of providing quality healthcare to our patients and community with the most advanced technology as possible.” Th e hospital has participated in the lease program in the past to purchase needed equipment and cutting edge technology.

MassDevelopment’s tax-exempt leases act essentially as installment loans. An investor lends funds to the borrower to purchase equipment and complete any related renovations, and the borrower agrees to make periodic fi xed-rate payments. Generally, the borrower leases the equipment for a length of time approximating the useful economic life of the equipment. At the end of the lease term, the borrower typically pays a nominal amount and assumes ownership of the equipment.

Milford Regional, A Two Time Winner for Best Regional Hospital

Milford Regional Medical Center has been recognized for the second consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012- 2013 Best Hospitals’ rankings as one of the region’s top performing hospitals in the Worcester Metropolitan area. Th e Medical Center was also named one of the top-ranked hospitals out of 30 in central and western Massachusetts and ranked 19 out of 115 hospitals statewide.

Th e latest rankings showcase 732 Best Regional Hospitals from nearly 4,800 hospitals across the country. Covering 94 metro areas in the U.S., the regional hospital rankings complement the national rankings by including hospitals with solid performance nearly at the level of nationally ranked institutions. Hard numbers stand behind the rankings in most specialties- death rates, patient safety, procedure volume, and other objective data. Responses to a national survey, in which physicians were asked to name hospitals they consider best in their specialty for the toughest cases, also were factored in.

Milford Regional was ranked high performing in pulmonology and scored high in patient safety, demonstrating commitment to reducing accidents and medical mistakes. Th e Medical Center also exceeded the statewide average in patient satisfaction surveys achieving high “overall” and “willingness to recommend” ratings.

“Being recognized as one of the region’s best hospitals for the second year in a row affi rms the hard work and dedication of our physicians, nurses, ancillary/support staff , volunteers and trustees. Working together, it is our mis-sion to provide leading-edge diagnostics, clinical excellence and state-of-the-art treatments to our patients,” states Edward J. Kelly, president of Milford Regional. “I’d like to congratulate everyone at Milford Regional for this honor.”

Salmon Health and Retirement, a 60-year old senior housing and health care company, announced that the family-owned and operated organization has offi cially acquired the VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford from Milford Regional Medical Center (MRMC) as of August 1.

SALMON is planning to merge the operations of their own SALMON Hospice Care with the VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford. Th e VNA will continue to be run by current Director of VNA Services Jean Masciarelli, RN, who has worked in healthcare for over 35 years. Salmon’s Director of Hospice Services, Michele McGovern, RN, will lead the merged hospice component. McGovern, a 16-year Salmon employee, helped to establish the company’s hospice services in 2008.

MRMC Chief Executive Offi cer Francis M. Saba said, “When we began the process of seeking a buyer for our VNA, our fi rst priority was to fi nd an organization which we felt would maintain and further build upon the high quality and outstanding care that has been the hallmark of the Greater Milford VNA and Hospice since its beginning in 1918; Salmon Health and Retirement is that organization. Th eir fi ne reputation and stellar track record as providers of compassionate and superb post-acute care and assisted living services assures continued excellence in the care that will be provided by the VNA.”

Matthew F. Salmon, chief operating offi cer said, “We recognize that a large part of continuing care focus today is based within one’s community. We’re looking forward to bringing our expertise and knowledge to this movement by keeping everything home-based no matter where you call ‘home.’”

Salmon Health and Retirement purchased both the

business and the name, and plans to continue to operate under the Milford VNA name in that area, showing their commitment to the stewardship of the agency.

Kate Salmon-Robinson, Salmon director of marketing communications said, “We expect a smooth transition for Milford’s current clients and ours. While we will bring to Milford the same culture that’s been instilled within our family’s organization, it is our intention to retain the identity of the VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford and make no changes to the staff and location.”

Masciarelli said, “I’m looking forward to this time of growing and learning. Salmon Health and Retirement is an excellent match for us in that they share our passion for patient-centered care.”

“We expect that this will be a seamless change for our patients. We’ve been in Milford since 1918 and we have strong roots here. I think many people will always see us as the ‘Milford VNA.” “…And that’s OK with us!” added the Salmon family.

Saba said, “Patients and families in the greater Milford area can be confi dent that the respectful, compassionate care that they have always received from the VNA will be maintained. We look forward to a continued strong relationship with both Salmon and the VNA as these two fi ne organizations begin their new partnership.”

Th e offi ce and phone number at the VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford will remain the same - 37 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757, 508-473-0862. Visit www.MilfordVNA.com for more information. To learn more about SALMON call 1-800-446-8060 or visit www.SalmonHealthAndRetirement.com.


Milford Federal Awards $10,000 in Scholarships

Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 10 local high school graduates to assist in furthering their education. “Milford Federal has been awarding scholarships to well-deserving area high school students for many years,” said Cynthia A. Casey, President and CEO. “We are proud to support the higher education pursuits of young adults in our community, as these outstanding students are likely to become our future business leaders.” Each student was selected by their school’s scholarship committee based on need, academic standing, and involvement in school and outside activities.

Th e following recent high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 college scholarship: Tina Leong, Milford High School, attending UMASS Amherst; Peter Berdos, Hopedale High School, attending UMASS Amherst; Nicole Coolbrith, Uxbridge High School, attending Simmons College; Nicholas LeMay, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocation Tech, attending University of RI; Timothy Schroeder, Douglas High School, attending Worcester State University; Joseph Roberto, Nipmuc Regional High School, attending Penn State; Julia doCurral, Mount St. Charles, attending University of New Hampshire; Hallie Zolides, Northbridge High School, attending the University of Tennessee; Laura Allen, Whitinsville Christian School, attending Eastern University; and Hailey Kadisevskis, Woonsocket High School.

Joseph Roberto, Nipmuc Regional High School

Nicholas LeMay, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocation

Technical School

Tina Leong, Milford High School

Peter Berdos, Hopedale High School

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Local Company Helps with New England Patriots Donation

Gallo Moving and Storage of Milford helped the New Patriots Charity Foundation donate nearly 1,000 pieces of Gillette Stadium furniture to six nonprofi ts on July 26.. Movers from Gallo Moving & Storage, owned by Tony Gallo, helped the nonprofi ts load their selected pieces of furniture onto trucks for use at their facilities. Th e six nonprofi ts are the Boys & Girls Clubs of Woburn and the Lower Merrimack Valley, the Dorchester Youth Collaborative, Family Service of Greater Boston, Th e Wish Project and United Way of Tri-County. Th e donation is part of the Foundation’s ongoing Celebrate Volunteerism campaign.

Th e New England Patriots Charitable Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profi t entity created by the Kraft family to support charitable and philanthropic agencies throughout New England. Th is support comes in the form of direct grants and the donation of signed memorabilia to a variety of charitable causes, and from Patriots players who off er their direct support by appearing at charity functions throughout the year. Th e Foundation’s primary goal is to support programs that aid the youth and families of New England while underscoring the Kraft family’s deep commitment to philanthropic activities in the community. For more information about “Celebrate Volunteerism” visit www.patriots.com/community.

Gallo Moving & Storage, located at 120 Quarry Drive, Milford, is committed to service for its customers and to the community. Th e company actively supports Project Smile, the Boys & Girls Clubs, New Hope, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, the Milford Rotary Club, Salvation Army, Bentley University, Franklin Adirondack Club Swim Team, Keller Elementary PCC, along with various other smaller groups and fundraisers.

According Gallo, “We are proud to work with New England Patriots Charitable Foundation to help support their charitable and philanthropic work throughout New England.” He added, “Doing the right thing are not just clichés at Gallo Moving & Storage — they are what we live by.”

Standing left to right in front of the Gallo Moving & Storage truck are Ryan Hunt, Joe Rocha (General Manager) and Randy Joost. Th e

Milford company helped the Patriots Charity Foundation donate furniture to six local charities. Contributed phoo

Five Stars for Milford Federal

BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research fi rm, is proud to recognize Milford Federal Savings and Loan as a 5-Star Superior bank. A 5-Star rating indicates that Milford Federal is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn this prestigious 5-Star rating, Milford Federal must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality, profi tability and much more. In fact, Milford Federal has earned this 5-Star Superior rating for the latest nine consecutive quarters.

“As big banks grow increasingly complex and infl exible,” remarks Karen L. Dorway, president of the rating fi rm, “it’s encouraging to know that there are still community banks, like Milford Federal, that have mastered the three R’s of banking. Milford Federal is 1) Responsive to its customers’ needs, 2) Responsible in its under-writing and investments, and 3) Respected by the nation’s premier bank rating and research fi rm as well as its customers.”

Established in 1887, Milford Federal has proudly been serving its local communities for 125 years. It currently operates through four conveniently located offi ces in Milford and Whitinsville, Mas-sachusetts and in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It can also be found at www.milfordfederal.com.

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research fi rm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983.

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Mayors Foil Drone Attack on Prospect Heights


Don’t believe this article’s headline. Th is is not the satirical newspaper, Th e Onion. Th e “attack” was part of the good-natured fun at last month’s annual Prospect Heights Mayors Association breakfast, which concluded in Steve Gulino being formally installed as the group’s fi ft y-second mayor.

As Master of Ceremonies Joseph Oneschuk (mayor in 1975-1976) told it, association Sergeant-at-Arms Diego Chaves (mayor in 1986-1987) led the eff ort to foil a drone attack by the men of the Plains and the South End that would have disrupted the annual Portuguese Picnic and Gulino’s installation.

Outgoing Mayor Paul Sharp said his community service project – engraving the names of Korean and Viet Nam war veterans on the war memorial in Prospect Heights – will be fully completed and ready to unveil at the annual Prospect Heights dinner in October.

Gulino mentioned he was considering erecting a permanent monument with all the mayors’ names and tenures on it as his project. Th e new mayor is a former Milford fi refi ghter who works for the state as an ambulance inspector.

“He’s got a big tradition that he’s going to have to follow,” commented Joseph Lopes (mayor in 1971-1972). “Th is is one of the most important events in your lifetime,” he told Gulino.

Incoming Prospect Heights Mayor Steve Gulino gets grilled by past

mayors about his intentions before being installed as the area’s 52nd

mayor.

Steve Gulino donned formal dress to take over as the fi ft y-second

mayor of Prospect Heights.

Waving to the crowd at the annual Portuguese Parade were Milford Federal Savings and Loan

employees and their families. Harry Platcow photo

An Honor Guard made up of members of the Milford Portuguese Club lead off the annual Portuguese Parade on Main St.

Harry Platcow photoPast Mayors of Prospect Heights wave to the crowd along

Main St. Seated in the front is former mayor and State Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford. Harry Platcow photo

Portuguese ParadeContinued from front page

For more photos of the parade and picnic by Harry Platcow, visit www.towncrier.us; click on photo galleries.

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