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MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS April 11, 2014
Vol. 7 No. 18
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A Small Step in Construction but a Milford Fights
Want to See
Against Drugs
the Easter Giant Leap for the Hospital
By Melissa Orff
Bunny? Staff Reporter
By Jane Bigda
With the number of opiate
With Easter just around
Editor
overdoses rising sharply in the
the corner, the Easter
With the aim of meeting the chal-
state of Massachusetts over
Bunny will be visiting
lenges of healthcare in the 21st Century,
the past few years, and with 60
Milford area this weekend.
Milford Regional Medical Center
reported in Milford in the past
On Saturday, April 12,
(MRMC) held a groundbreaking cer-
two years, the Milford Police
the furry fellow will be
emony on March 28 for a $54 million
Department has decided to
at a Bunny Breakfast at
expansion of the main hospital campus
take steps to prevent deaths
Hopedale Union Church,
in Milford. Th e 115,000 square, three
due to drug overdoses.
25 Dutcher St. from 8 to
story structure, the largest expansion
During a March 10 Board of
11 a.m. Tickets are $5 per
in the hospital’s history, will encompass
Selectman Meeting, Police
person with those age 12
lower level parking, a new emergency
Chief Th omas O’Loughlin
months and younger free.
department (ED) and an intensive care
announced that his
Ducking out from the
unit (ICU).
department will be receiving
breakfast the bunny will be
“Th is is a transformational project
training on the use of the
at an Easter Egg Hunt from
that will result in a new, more modern,
nasal spray Naloxone, more
10 a.m. to 12 noon on April
more effi cient, more comfortable, and
commonly known as Narcan;
12 at the Milford Town
better healthcare facility,” said Francis
Park, Congress St. Th e event Tossing the ceremonial shovelfuls of sand at the groundbreaking for the new a medicine that counters the
M. Saba, MRMC CEO. He added that
is sponsored by Bethany addition to Milford Regional Medical Center on March 28 are, l-r: state Sen.
the addition is “the culmination of the
Community Church and Richard Moore, D. Milford; Vascen Bogigian, Building Committee chair; “Parents should take
collective vision of the hospital and the
is for youngsters up to 12 Edward Kelly, MRMC president; Frank Saba, MRMC CEO; John Burns, an acti ve role in their
community” to bring the best possible
years old. MRMC Board of Trustees chair; Tina Robakiewicz, MD, Medical Staff children’s life, to know
And on Sunday, April HOSPITAL GROUND BREAKING p 23 president; and state Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford. who their friends are,
13, the rabbit will be at
and what’s in their
the Breakfast with the
Tripping the Light Fantastic at the Senior-Senior Prom
medicine cabinets.”
Easter Bunny at Milford
High School from 8 a.m.
eff ects of an overdose from
to 12 noon. Tickets are $5
To see more photos of the Milford High School an opioid such as heroin and
for adults, $3 for children
and those under three are Senior-Senior Prom by Harry Platcow visit TownCrier.us morphine or prescription
painkillers including Vicodin
free. Th e breakfast benefi ts and click on photo galleries.
and OxyContin.
the Milford High School
O’Loughlin told the
Student Council.
Board Members that once
the training is completed,
every police offi cer who
responds to assist a person in
S
S respiratory arrest due to an
W
R opiate overdose will be able
C
E to administer Narcan. “It’s
incredible. Th e people come
out of it in literally seconds,”
he said.
In a follow-up interview
with Th e Town Crier,
O’Loughlin said that by
deciding to receive training
and carry Narcan the goal
7
5 is basic; “to save lives,” he
7
N1 said. “People end up with
ROA 0 Working hard since the beginning of the school year, the Milford High National addictions for a number of
TM Honor Society planned a fun evening for the dozens of senior citizens who reasons. I know that many
PAD, attended the Annual Senior-Senior Prom at the high school on April 4. Ticket heroin drug users started
L R sales for the event were facilitated by the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center in out with a back injury and
AO were taking OxyContin….
TF Milford. Pictured are a few of the over 50 members of the Honor Society who
SL then they were hooked,”
ns OMI were on hand on April 4 to make sure the evening was fun for everyone; l-r: said O’Loughlin. Because
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Opinion
BLOSSOM DO-GOOD RUMINATIONS
With the Annual Town many, many people. You didn’t like him, so you didn’t like the
By Kevin Rudden
by Marilyn Holman Election over, it’s time casino. And, if you didn’t like the casino, he just intensifi ed
In honor of Ben Franklin, who wrote a column in again for me to hand out that feeling.
a Boston publication in the 1770s called Silence my annual “Town Crier Tryer” awards to those Let’s go back to those three minutes.
DoGood, Marilyn Holman, Owner/Manager of Town
who ran for offi ce and did not win. In my view, You have the fi rst minute to talk about who you are and
Crier Publications writes this column using the pen
name Blossom Do-Good even though they were beaten at the polls, they why you’re running. In Milford, of course, that means
are not “losers” because they made the eff ort to explaining your heritage (who you are related to). Jennifer
Hi Th ere, What’s Your Number?
run, rather than just sit back and complain like the rest of us Parson did a great job of both doing this and making a good
I wrote this it is April Fool’s Day. I woke up that
do. connection by joking about the true “defi nition” of what
morning and looked at the clock. It said 5:55 (as in
Th is year’s winners of the Tryer's Awards are Shelly Leclaire makes a “Milfordian,” as well as sharing the remembrance
a.m.) – now that’s a joke on me because THAT is
(Highway Surveyor), Melissa Alves-Tomas (Tax Collector), of going to her grandmother’s house and walking down
WAY TOO EARLY for me to get up. I also had never
John Erickson and David Levine (School Committee), and Purchase St. to get ice cream. David Levine introduced
noticed 5:55 on the clock before. I wanted to ponder
Scott Vechiolla (Library Trustee). himself with joking humor.
the instance of the multiple number 5’s but my bladder
I’d also like to thank the new Citizens for Milford group for See, I remembered! Studies show that people who hear a
said “Please release me, let me go” (sing along if you
holding the only townwide open forum allowing candidates presentation remember less about what was said than how it
wish) so off to the bathroom I trotted. Later in the day
in contested races and average-Joe voters to interact. Next was said as the hours, days and weeks pass by.
I ran a quick errand, and was surprised to see that the
year, I hope the event moves to a larger venue, such as Upper Aft er the intro, the candidates had another two minutes to
temperature was 55º. Hmmmm, interesting! At the end
Town Hall or the high school auditorium, to give more voters establish that “connection.” In other words, to make people
of my work day I went upstairs to change into my soft
a chance to attend. who don’t know them all that well to like them enough to
clothes, and again the clock said 5:55 p.m. – another
Th is forum off ered candidates about three minutes to vote for them. In today’s attention-defi cit, hyper-connected
interesting coincidence – or is it?
introduce themselves to voters. It never ceases to amaze me world, two minutes is an eternity! Th e average “sound bite” on
I spend a lot of time talking to a lot of people and
how people used – or misused – this time. TV news today is about 10 seconds. Our candidates had 120
reading a lot of posts on Facebook. Many people
Here’s how I look at this opportunity. It’s a candidate’s seconds!
on Facebook are talking about 11:11, and I see that
chance to “make a connection” with voters who may If you are interested in how candidates used those two
number oft en myself. When I notice a reference to
not know them. Let’s be honest, how we vote is more an minutes, and have a few hours free, go to MilfordTV’s
11:11 I stop and ponder, what does it mean? So I
emotional decision than a rational one. archives and listen to those sections of the forum. Th en,
Googled it.
Case in point: Every time you heard David Nunes talking watch them again with the sound turned off and just watch
Here is one of the many explanations, this one from
about his proposed resort casino, it turned you “off ,” didn’t the candidates’ body language. You’ll get some defi nite,
Divine Openings.com:
it? His manner and tone of voice were condescending to emotional reactions.
It is an invitation to awaken to a larger reality beyond
the mundane physical reality.
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wakes you up to get on your spiritual path, or whatever
One item listed in the “Recent Actions Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge and Rep. John Fernandes,
you label that as. You don’t have to call it “spiritual”, you
by Town Boards” story in the March 28 D. Milford, encourage constituents to take advantage of free tax
may call it “expanded consciousness.”
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you.
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Now I was raised a good little Christian girl, and I
overdoses listed “oxymoron” as one of the opiates tax soft ware off erings. Users may either choose the company that fi ts
was taught to believe, and I do believe in “all things
that can be counteracted by Narcan. Th is was their needs or utilize the “Help me Find Free File Soft ware” tool. Aft er
seen and unseen.” But in the last year or so my eyes
not a typographical error. Although the word selecting a company, users will be transferred to the company’s website
have been opened to so much more of the mystical
“oxymoron” typically means an expression that to prepare, complete and electronically fi le their federal income tax
and magical things of our existance through FB. I have
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watched an acorn grow into a mighty oak tree through
also a slang term based on the title of an album Free File also off ers basic federal e-fi ling services with no income
the magic of its genetics (and time lapse photography).
that contains songs about using opiates. It was limitations. Th is basic e-fi ling service, called Free File Fillable
I watched the sun move through a crystal heart
listed on a memo from Police Chief Th omas Forms, allows taxpayers who are familiar with tax law and need no
hanging in my window, changing from green to blue to
O’Loughlin to the Board of Selectmen detailing preparation assistance to complete and fi le their federal income tax
indigo to violet. I have met so many people, and had so
the types of drug overdoses which can be electronically. It is also available at www.IRS.gov/freefi le.
many experiences that I would consider life changing
counteracted with Narcan.
in the last year. I am embracing my creative self and
making sea glass jewelry and painting shells, aft er 20
years of doing no arts and craft s. I feel as if something
MYSTERY PHOTO FROM MARCH 14
is being awakened in my spirit.
So, what does 11:11 mean to me? What does 5:55
mean to me? Is it a portal to the “other side”, a black
DO YOU
hole, or maybe a white hole? All I know right now is
that it is a moment to stop, look and listen. My favorite KNOW WHO,
verse “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) WHERE &
comes to mind. I take a moment to stop and listen to
WHEN???
the universe, to become aware of my surroundings,
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what 11:11 means, but until I do, I am going to take
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the time to appreciate who I am, who I have in my life,
editor Jane
the important things like friends and family, dedicated
customers and devoted employees, and random people Bigda at
I meet along my path. TownCrier
I believe that someday, in the great beyond, I will
Editor@gmail.
have more answers than I do now. Until then, Namaste,
“the Light within me honors the Light within you.” com
May your life be fi lled with light and enlightenment.
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SNOWMAN CONTEST Greater Milford
Community Chorus
Thanks and Congratulations to ALL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS ... you are all Winners! Spring Concert
Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus proudly
invites you to an enjoyable evening of song performed for
We Crown your pleasure on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday,
April 27 at 1:30 p.m. Th e chorus has grown in numbers and
the Cacciola is returning to their roots with the event to be held this year
at the Milford High School auditorium, located at 31 West
Family With the
Fountain St.
In 1973 Don Th atcher, then music director at the High
Most Creative
School, started the Milford Chorus with just a handful
of Milford adults who loved to sing. Rehearsals and
Snowman Award
performances were then held at the high school where Mr.
Th atcher taught.
Aft er renovations to Memorial Hall were complete, the
chorus moved to that facility which provided closeness
with the audience. By 2005, the chorus had grown in
A "Hawaiian Snowwoman"
numbers. As many folks from surrounding towns joined the
for the most creative snowman
group, Memorial Hall became too small to accommodate
contest. She lived at East Wood
the singers and the ever-increasing audience. It was then
Street in Milford and was built
by Julia and Gianna Cacciola LIMA decided to change the name to Th e Greater Milford
Community Chorus, thereby encompassing surrounding
and was about 6 ft . tall with Built by Matthew Lima.
towns and beyond. For the past few years, performances
a bottom about 60 inches in Dimensions roughly 4 ft . tall
were held at Stacey School but parking was an issue. Th is
diameter. and 30 inches wide.
season, the chorus is looking forward to once again
performing in the High School Auditorium where there
CORREIA (left ) is ample parking, more handicapped access, and a much
larger stage for the 40 plus members.
Built on 98 High Street. 4.5 ft
Th is spring concert, An American Songbook, will feature
tall and 18" wide. Dash, Zoe,
songs by American composers. Highlighted soloists include
Amy, Lou Correia
soprano Lisa Mather of Milford, performing Crazy, music
& lyrics by Willie Nelson. Nicole Cameron, alto from
Uxbridge, will sing Landslide by Stevie Nicks.
SANTOMENNA (right) Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus is a nonprofi t
organization sponsored by the Milford Community Use
"Marty the Snow Pile"! Built by
Program and the Milford Cultural Council, which is part
Mia and Dustin Santomenna
of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Singers come from
of Milford. Th e snow pile is
many towns in the wider community.
about 3 feet wide and is all
Tickets are on sale beginning April 5 from any chorus
torso. He has a big personality member or at Music & Arts located at 164 Main St.,
and is a lovable pile of frozen Milford. Presale tickets are $8 by Friday, April 25 or $10 at
precipitation. the door. Children under 12 are free.
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APRIL 11, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 3
State Plans Green Street/
Hopkinton
Route 140 Improvements
Grand
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Anniversary Event
Green St./Route 140 intersection in Milford to improve it. Jane Bigda photo
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Grand Tasting By Kevin Rudden Haven St.: A posted 25 MPH cannot
Staff Reporter/Columnist be supported, as the 85th percentile
“You can’t always get what you want,” speed is 42 MPH
sang Th e Rolling Stones. Th at holds (cid:129)
Hayward Street at Tomaso Park:
true when the town went to the state
Th e requested 20 MPH will not be
Department of Transportation’s Highway
supported for this short section of
Division (MassDOT) to try to get speed
roadway
limits changed on some town roads. But, (cid:129)
Pine Island Road: Th e requested 25
“If you try sometimes, you just might
MPH cannot be supported, the 85th
fi nd you get what you need.” MassDOT
percentile speed is 34 MPH; “traffi c
is planning changes to the accident-
calming measures” are recommended
plagued Green St./Cape Road (Route 140)
Selectmen voted unanimously to back
intersection.
the chief’s recommendation to remove
Police Chief Th omas O’Loughlin
any unwarranted signs and rely on the 30
reported to the Board of Selectmen on
for more information visit MPH rule for unposted streets. O’Loughlin
March 24 that MassDOT uses the actual
said police radar patrols will continue in
speed at which 85 percent of vehicles
www.thevinbin.com congested areas, such as Congress St. near
traveling on a given road are moving –
the funeral homes, Town Park and Tank
known as the 85th percentile speed – to
22 South Street Hopkinton Field, and added that warning signs will be
determine what that road’s speed limit
posted near the park and fi eld.
should be. For some roads, it is actually
508-435-9463 O’Loughlin said a MassDOT crew came
better to remove existing speed limit signs
to town to examine the intersection of
and instead rely on the “statutory speed
Green St. and Route 140 to see how to
limit of 30 MPH,” he advised. MassDOT
improve it, and will make the following
“likely would increase the speed limit,"
changes:
O’Loughlin said.
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Enlarge the existing “Stop” sign on
For example, he said Purchase St. is
Green St. and move it closer to the
posted at 30 miles per hour (MPH), yet
Let Us Do Your intersection
actual traffi c fl ow suggests a speed limit
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of closer to 38 MPH, O’Loughlin said. He Post signs on each side of Green
detailed MassDOT’s fi ndings on recent St. heading toward the Route 140
requests submitted by the town: intersection to alert drivers that there
Home Work.
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Purchase St.: A posted 30 MPH limit
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cannot be supported, as the 85th Restripe the roadways to call attention
percentile speed is 37-38 MPH to the intersection
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Central St.: Road curves at numbers Work with area homeowners and
375 and 400: Th e requested 25 MPH businesses to trim back any trees or
will not be supported for such a short shrubs that might obstruct a driver’s
section of roadway; curve warning view of the intersection
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signs are recommended Study whether the “bump” at the
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Congress St. at Town Park and Tank nearby railroad crossing is aff ecting
Field: A posted 20 MPH cannot be traffi c fl ow
supported, as the 85th percentile
speed is 29 MPH
Milford Boasts One of the Best
Milford Massachusetts has a new
champion. Carlos Terrinha, who became
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a U. S. citizen last year, what he considers
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of his accomplishments, as an active
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competitor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). On
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Championship in California for the 12th
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consecutive year and on April 5 he defended
Serving Hopkinton and neighboring communities. his title at the Boston International Open
winning for the 6th time. He is also ranked
#1 in the world in his division from the
International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
and is in the North American Grappling
Association (NAGA) Hall of Fame.
A Milford resident since 2003, Terrinha
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MACC Home & Business Plan Ahead For Mass Th e Advertiser’s Club
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Ready to greet thousands of Department of Transportation (MassDOT) ing at least 12 times a year in Th e Milford Town
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Home & Business Expo 2014 restrictions on the Massachusetts Turnpike
Business Name ...............................Ad on Page
were, l-r, Michael Carroll, that support MCCA’s project to remove the 77th and Vine ......................................................10
Judy Alfred, Carl Scheinman ceiling of the Prudential Tunnel. Aff ordable Junk Removal ..................................21
and Kevin DeNorscia of Th e restrictions will reduce traffi c to one Anna's Grill/End Zone..........................next issue
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was just one of dozens of Turnpike through the Pru Tunnel on the Blackstone Valley Skate .........................next issue
local businesses that took beginning at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Boucher Energy Systems ...................................20
Bright Beginnings Center .....................next issue
advantage of the Expo to Monday April 25 - 26 .
Bright Insurance .................................................24
reach new customers. Th e
Consigli Ruggierio Funeral Home ...................23
event was held at Blackstone
CPR Etc. ...............................................................14
Reil Announces
Valley Tech on March 29. Creative Community Childcare ..........next issue
Harry Platcow photo EZ Laundromat .....................................................5
Candidacy as State Rep
Fortress Computer ................................next issue
Foy Insurance .........................................next issue
Mark Reil of Mendon Gallo Moving ......................................................14
Gibson Septic Service............................next issue
announced his candidacy
Gourmet Pizza and Grill ......................next issue
for State Representative
Green Street Auto Body Spa.................next issue
from the 10th Worcester
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in Medway. Reil, who Highfi elds Golf Club ..........................................12
Hopkinton Roofi ng ...............................next issue
was just elected Mendon
Iadarola Plumbing ..............................................22
Mark Reil selectman last spring
Imperial.com ...................................................3, 24
and serves as a Park
Joliceur Overhead Doors ...................................22
Commissioner, said, “I look forward to Koopman Lumber .................................next issue
meeting with the residents of the district and LaRose Muscular Th erapy ....................next issue
I am committed to listening to the concerns Little Tykes Daycare ..............................next issue
they have.” Medway Oil & Propane Company ...................21
Milford Catholic Elementary School ..next issue
He is director of the Daniels Farmstead
Milford Dental Group ...........................next issue
Foundation and the Lake Nipmuc
Giving area a residents a peek into the future at the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Milford Federal ...................................................15
Association. He is also assistant operations
Expo 2014 on March 29 were members of the Valley Tech Robotics Team. Th ey are, l-r, Milford-Franklin Eye Associates .....................23
Front row: Alana Th risk, Jen Morin, Jake Rivera, Luan Duong, Tony Arrigo, Austin manager at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. Milford Hardwood.....................................next issue
“During my time in serving in local Milford National .................................................17
Steeves and Brett Yoder; and Back row: Dillion Arnold, Jonathan Siryk, and Eric Carkin.
government, I have seen towns suff er time Nathans’ Jewelers ................................................10
Th e Valley Tech team placed second and received high marks for its innovative PTO
and time again when the state budget cuts New England Window & Siding ......................22
system at the BAE Regional Tournament FIRST robotics competition held in mid-March
Pond Home ............................................next issue
local aid, hurting services and placing stress
at the Verizon Center in Manchester. Th e team is scheduled to compete again on May 17 Reardon HVAC ......................................next issue
on property taxes,” says Reil. “It is time that
and 18 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester. Harry Platcow photo Restaurant 45 ......................................................12
Beacon Hill works for the people and listens
Ritas .........................................................next issue
To see more photos of the MACC Home & Business Expo 2014 by to local governments when they request help RJM Custom Auto Body .......................next issue
to reduce the tax burden.” Run Fit Running and Fitness ...............next issue
Harry Platcow visit TownCrier.us and click on photo galleries.
He says his work at Southwick’s has Salon Sapphire .......................................next issue
also given him insight into how small Sei Bella Salon .....................................................24
Special Education Consultants .........................23
E Z business operates and their importance
508-422-9994 Stardust Jewelers .................................................16
to the economy. He adds he believes in
Templeman Tree Service ...................................20
smaller, balanced and more accountable
Tri County Medical Associates ............next issue
16 School St., Milford
Laundromat government. Truck and Trailer World .......................next issue
(in the old Dunkin’ Donuts Bldg) Reil is running as a Republican and will UPS Store .............................................................16
be running against Christopher Kivior, Wanokura Japanese Restaurant ........................13
$5 OFF 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Milford in the party’s primary. Th e Wolf Dental .........................................................18
Wylie & Julian Oil...............................................22
incumbent is Rep. John Fernandes, D.
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Calendar
A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local chariti es and
Girl Power Jazz From the ‘Combs
free events of local businesses. Maximum 150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of
every month. Deadline 10 days prior to publicati on date. Email to TownCrierEditor@ MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School MILFORD-Jazz From the ‘Combs featuring the
gmail.com Use Program will off er two Girl Power programs Bob Gallo Quartet –tenor, Bob Gallo; piano,
this spring. On Tuesdays starting April 28, Ferdinado Argenti; bass, Barry Smith; and
Senior Center Montgomery Lodge of Masons Girl Power will be off ered outside at Woodland batterie, Bob Kaufman. Th e show on Milford
Spring Open House Elementary School for girls in grades 3 and 4. Cable TV and hosted by Harry Platcow is
The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located On Wednesdays starting April 30, Girl Power now airing on Milford Verizon channel 38
Th e Montgomery Lodge of Masons will hold an
at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through will be off ered outside at Memorial Elementary and Milford Comcast channel 8 on Tuesday,
Open House on Saturday, April 12 from 9 am
Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 School for girls in grades 1 and 2. Instructor Erin 8:30 p.m.; Th ursday, 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 p.m.
to 3 pm in their facility at 155 Main St., Milford
a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahoney will meet the girls in the front lobby and Saturday, 3 p.m. It may also be viewed on
If you have been wantintt o learn more about
Contact the center by calling 508-473-8334 or right when the school day ends and the classes Worcester Cable Friday at 10:30 a.m. and on
Freemasonry, now is the time. Refreshments,
emailing [email protected]. Sue Trott a run from 3 to 4 p.m. YouTube.
Tours and media presentations. 508-473-
Clark is the director. Girl Power is designed to get girls excited
9762, www.montgomerylodge.org. or www.
Monday, April 14 about fi tness and feeling fabulous while making Hospital Auxiliary Community
askafreemason.org.
8 a.m. Foxwoods new friends. Classes feature teamwork, self- Fundraiser
Thursday, April 17 empowerment activities and fun fi tness. Moving
MILFORD-On April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. the
10 a.m. Rededicati on of the Senior Center in CureJM Fundraiser Featuring this class outside allows girls to really run and
Milford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will
memory of Ruth Anne Bleakney Eric Dittelman play while learning valuable life skills and an hold a Community Fundraiser at the DQ Grill &
Thursday, April 24 appreciation for the environment around them.
UPTON-Ever wonder what it would be like to Chill, Route 140, 190 West St., Milford. DQ will
12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Lunch – DASH Diet for Healthy eating, the importance of rest, and how to
know what someone else was thinking? What if donate 10 percent of all pre-tax sales from all
Lowering Blood Pressure be a good friend are just a few of the great topics
you knew exactly what someone else was going guests to the MRMC Auxiliary. Have a fun and
Friday, April 25 that will be covered in this six week program.
to do before they did it? Eric Dittelman knows tasty evening and help to support the Milford
12:30 p.m. Free Movie, The Lone Ranger Limit is 20 students per class.
what that’s like and has been reading minds at Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
1-3 p.m. Monthly Dance with Johnny Guido For additional program information, including
colleges, comedy clubs, and private events all Th e Auxiliary conducts many fundraisers
Monday cost, deadlines, and registration form, please
across the country. throughout the year, which provide support
8:30 a.m. Game Room visit the Milford Community Program website
As seen as a semi-fi nalist NBC’s “America’s to MRMC departments. Th e Auxiliary is also
8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet. at www.mcs.milford.ma.us. Please call the offi ce
Got Talent” and a guest on “Th e Ellen Degeneres contributing to the expansion of the hospital.For
9 a.m. Silver Sneakers at 508-478-1119 with questions. All registration
Show”, Eric Dittelman combines amazing mind more information, call 508-422-2099.
9:30 a.m. Cribbage forms and fees must be submitted to the Milford
reading with stand-up and improvisational
10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold comedy. Whether playing a round of Pictionary Community Program offi ce located at 31 West Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos Fountain Street, Milford MA 01757 prior to the
while Eric’s eyes are duct taped shut or having MILFORD-Th e Milford Family & Community
1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise start of the program. Registration is on a fi rst-
a personal thought revealed from their minds, Network (MFCN) and the Milford Town Library
Tuesday come fi rst-serve basis. Late registrations will be
audience members become part of the show invite all to join in a celebration of Brain Building
8:30 a.m. Game Room accepted if there is room, but fees will not be
and leave with a fun experience that they’ll In Progress & Th e Week of the Young Child on
8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet reduced.
never forget. He will be presenting a program Saturday, April 12 at the Milford Town Library
10 a.m. Tai-Chi
on Friday, May 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Nipmuc Children’s Program Room. Th e day begins at 10
11 a.m. Whist The Blackstone Valley Art Association
Regional High School to benefi t CureJM. JM a.m. with a Music Program with Janet Billings
12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos
is a group of devastating and life-threatening Spring Show from Music Together of Blackstone Valley
1 p.m. Mah Jongg
autoimmune conditions aff ecting approximately MILFORD-Th e Blackstone Valley Art followed at 11:30 a.m. with a hands-on, parent/
Wednesday
17,000 children in the United States. Although Association Spring Show, to be held at child Brain Building activities. Janet Billings will
8:30 a.m. Game Room
there are treatments for the symptoms of JM, the Milford Public Library, Spruce St., on Friday, return at 1 p.m. for another music program. Call
8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet
there is currently no cure, and sometimes the April 25 and Saturday, April 26 during normal the MFCN offi ce at 508-634-2356 to register for
9 a.m. Silver Sneakers
treatments can be as painful as the disease. To business hours. An opening reception will these programs. Please note that you must register
10 a.m. Watercolor Painti ng Class
learn more about JM visit www.curejm.org. be held April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., admission for each event individually and families can only
1:30 p.m. Bingo
Tickets to the Nipmuc fundraiser are $10 in is free and refreshments will be served. Th e register for one music program.
Thursday
advance, contact Kelley at jmfundraiser@charter. Association presently has over 40 members and
8:30 a.m. Game Room
8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet net or 508-455-3756. will be showing paintings, fi ne art photography Divine Mercy Sunday
and fi ber arts. Th e artwork will also be for sale
9 a.m. Knitti ng and Sewing Class MILFORD-Divine Mercy Sunday will be
Greenleaf Garden Club and would make unique gift s for upcoming
9:45 a.m. Senior Yoga celebrated Sunday, April 27 at St. Mary of the
weddings and Mother’s Day.
1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise Welcomes Spring Assumption from 12 noon until 3:30 p.m. in the
Th e Blackstone Valley Art Association is a
Friday MILFORD-Greenleaf Garden Club President Parish Center’s Chapel. Th ere will be Adoration
non-profi t organization promoting education
8:30 a.m. Game Room Karen O’Brien will share her herbal expertise of the Blessed Sacrament during this time period
and a showcase for area artists. It has a home
8:30 a.m. Fitness and Equipment & Internet in a workshop/presentation “15 Herbs to Know, along with the Chaplet of Mercy at 3 pm. Th e
base gallery at the Milford local access TV
9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Grow and Sow” at the Ruth Ann Bleakney informative movie Divine Mercy No Escape,
Studio on S. Main St., which features the works
9 a.m. Hairdresser Senior Center, 60 N. Bow St. on Monday, pril describing St. Faustina’s life and the development
of many local artists.
9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 14. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and of this devotion, will run in the Parish Center’s
10 a.m. Acrylic Painti ng Class the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Th e program will Touch a Vernal Pool Community Room at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes talk about using favorite herbs and will include a Th e Chaplet of Mercy will be at 3 p.m., followed
UXBRIDGE-Bring family and friends for
workshop in making an herbal butter and herbal by Benediction. All are invited to attend.
an opportunity to witness Big Night at West
vinegar
Milford Meeti ngs O’Brien is an avid herbalist and organic Hill Dam and explore spring happenings Soccer Camp
in a Vernal Pool. Join Ranger Viola Bramel
Unless otherwise noted, the acti viti es take gardener. She is active in the NE Herb Society MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School
on Saturdays April 12 or 19, from 7:30 to
place at Town Hall. Offi cial meeti ng noti ces and is a member of the Garden Writers’ Use Program will off er a Developmentally
9:30 p.m., to explore up close and personal
are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulleti n Board. For Association. She is the secretary of the Appropriate Soccer Camp for children ages
a typical Massachusetts vernal pool. Meet at
additi onal informati on, contact the appropriate International Herb Association and editor of the 5 and 6 years, who are new players or are
the West Hill Dam Project Offi ce, 518 East
Board or offi cial. 2014 Herb of the Year Book. interested in developing their skills. Jim Asam,
Hartford Ave., Uxbridge. Dress for the weather
Wednesday, April 16 Th e Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of Milford High School Varsity Soccer Coach, will
and bring a fl ashlight. Th is is a rain or shine
Vernon Grove Trustees, Room 02, 6 p.m. the National Garden Club, Inc. and the Garden be instructing this program.
event. Youngsters age 17 and under must be
Commission on Disability, Room 14, 7 p.m. Club Federation of MA, Inc. New members are Th e program begins on Th ursday, May 1
accompanied by an adult. Participants will view
Armory Renovati on Committ ee, always welcome. For membership information, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
a brief slide show of vernal pool characteristics
Room 03, 7 p.m. contact Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. and will run for fi ve weeks at the Woodland
and indicator species plus a hike about a mile to
Thursday, April 17 Elementary School Field, 10 N. Vine St.,
several vernal pools, where various species such
Industrial Development Commission, Coffee with Constituents Milford.
as wood frogs can be observed in various life
Room 14, 4 p.m. MILFORD-On Monday, April 14, state Sen. Registration forms are available at the Milford
stages such as egg, larvae or adult. Nets are not
Conversati on Commission, Room 03, 7 p.m. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will host “Coff ee Community Program Offi ce which is located at
permitted, since no animals will be caught.
Monday, April 21 with Constituents” at Garden Restaurant, 156 Milford High School or on the website at www.
For more information contact Ranger Viola
Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. West St., Milford, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Residents mcs.milford.ma.us. Registration forms and fees
Bramel at 978-318-8417. Junior Rangers Level 2
Tuesday, April 22 are welcome to visit with the local lawmaker, must be returned to the Community Program
earn wildlife credit.
Reti rement Board, Room 14, 1 p.m. enjoy a complimentary cup of coff ee, and take Offi ce only. Th ey may be returned in person or
Planning Board, Room 14, 6 p.m. the opportunity to discuss current issues and by mail, and will be accepted on a fi rst-come,
Milford Regional Medical Center
Wednesday, April 23 concerns. fi rst-serve basis. Programs are limited and
Woodland School Building Committ ee, Constituents requiring immediate assistance Auxiliary Membership Drive sessions will be combined if suffi cient numbers
Room 03, 6:30 p.m. should contact Sen. Moore’s offi ce at 617- MILFORD-Th e Milford Regional Medical are not reached. Deadline for registration
722-1420 or log onto his web site at www. Center (MRMC) Auxiliary will hold a is April 28. Any parent interested in more
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny senatormoore.com/services. membership drive meeting on Friday, April information may contact the Community
25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the MRMC Conference Program Offi ce at 508-478-1119 or visit www.
MILFORD-Milford High School’s Student Annual Snake Trek Rooms A & B, 41 Prospect St., Milford. Guest mcs.milford.ma.us.
Council will be holding “Breakfast with the
UXBRIDGE- Do snakes hibernate? Join Park speakers will be Medical Center President, Ed
Bunny” on Sunday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to
Ranger Viola Bramel at the West Hill Dam Kelly, and Auxiliary President, Andra Stone. Upper Charles Saturdays
12 p.m. in the Milford High School cafeteria.
Project Offi ce, 518 Hartford Ave., Uxbridge on Wine and refreshment will be served. MILFORD- Upper Charles Saturdays, An
Th e Easter Bunny will be in attendance for
Sunday April 13, at 2 p.m. to fi nd out during the Th e Milford Regional Medical Center services Evening of Jazz with the Jerry Seeco Quintet
pictures and there will be raffl e prizes too. Th e
Annual Snake Trek. Cancelled for heavy rain. 24 area towns. Learn about the Auxiliary—its featuring Donn Trenner and Paul Broadnax
cost of the breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for
Youth under the age of 18 please bring an adult. history, accomplishments and future events – will be presented on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
children; children under 3 are free.
Junior Rangers Level 2 earn wildlife or resource along with how it supports MRMC through at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of
credit. Visitors will walk about a mile and need its many fundraisers. Many of the current Milford, 23 Pine St. Admission is $20 donation
to wear sturdy shoes, no open toes because 68 members will be on hand to answer any per person which will benefi t the church. Tickets
the walk will explore the river and wetlands in questions. Th ere will also be a video of the may be reserved at 508-473-3589 or at door.
search of water snakes and turtles. Water bottle, Medical Center’s exciting new building project.
binoculars and fi eld guides are encouraged. For more information, call 508-422-2099.
Please contact Park Ranger Viola Bramel at
978-318-8417. Pre-registration is not necessary,
whoever shows up we go !
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Calendar
I Love My Clogs Fundraiser Troop 44 Boy Scout Pancake Trinity Church Community Dinners Free Easter Egg Hunt
MILFORD-I Love My Clogs Shoes will be off ered MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church off ers free, MILFORD – Bethany Community Church
Breakfast
on April 24 by Darius Filipiak, ABC Board nourishing meals to the local community. Th e Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday
MENDON-Mendon Troop 44 Boy Scouts will
Certifi ed Pedorthist in the Hospital Conference menu consists of an entrée, soup, salad, bread, April 12, rain date April 19, from 10 a.m. –
be hosting a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter
Room A, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefi t the Milford dessert, and beverage. All are welcome to come noon, for ages 18 months to 12 years at Milford
Bunny on Saturday, April 12 at the Unitarian
Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. Shoes are and enjoy a hot meal. Meals are served from 4:30 Town Park, Congress St. Featured will be candy,
Church on Maple St. in Mendon. Th e event
fi tted specifi cally to the client’s foot. Styles include to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday and the last music puppets a petting zoo, games, craft s and
will begin at 8 a.m. and run through noontime.
Dansko, Sanita and Klogs USA. Narrow and wide Friday of every month. For more information, concession stand. For information call 508-478-
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors
widths are available. contact the parish offi ce at 508-473-8464 or or 0482.
and children. Tickets will be available at the
Fundraisers provide support to Medical Center offi [email protected].
door on the day of the event. Advance tickets
departments. Currently, the Auxiliary is also Friends of Milford Town Library
can be obtained by contacting Diane Duncan
contributing to the expansion of the Medical at [email protected]. Th e Easter Milford Rotary 8th Annual Wine, Craft Book Sale
Center. Th e public is welcome and encouraged to
Bunny will be on hand for pictures with kids. Beer and Food Tasting! MILFORD-Th e Friends of the Milford Town
consider joining this successful organization. For
more information, call 508-422-2099. Th ere will be fun child and adult raffl es as well MILFORD-Saturday, April 12 from 7 to 9:30 Library will be holding their semiannual
as silent auction items. Pancakes, sausage, juices p.m. for an evening of sampling great wines, craft book sale on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.
Passover Seder at Chabad Center and coff ee will be served by the Scouts. All are beer and fantastic food at the Milford Rotary 8th to 3 p.m. Members of the Friends may also
MILFORD- All are invited to join Rabbi welcome! Proceeds will benefi t Troop 44 and Annual Wine, Craft Beer and Food Tasting. Th e participate in the sale on Friday, April 25 from 4
Mendy and Rochy Kivman for the13th annual will fund summer camper-ships, leader training event will be held at Th e Crystal Room, 49 Cedar to 7 p.m. Memberships are $10 per year and may
community Passover Seder at the Chabad and supplies for monthly campouts. St., Milford. Gateway Liquors will be showcasing be paid at the door.
Center, 34 Cedar St., Milford on Monday, April a wide variety of wines and craft beers for you Th ousands of books are available – bestsellers,
14 at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15 at 9 p.m. The Epic Adventures of a to taste and purchase at a discount! Th ere will mysteries, classics, books on history, investing,
Experience the freedom of Passover the way Massachusetts Bird Photographer be many exciting auction items, as well as food hobbies and craft s, and children’s books plus
Jews did, when they left Egypt 3,325 years ago. HOPEDALE-Th e Friends of the Hopedale off erings from several restaurants and caterers audio books, CDs, DVDs and videocassettes.
At the Chabad Center, the Passover Seder is Library are pleased to present, Birds – Th e from around the area. Proceeds of this event Prices are 50 cents for mass-market (small
interactive. Integrated with Chassidic tales and Epic Adventures of a Massachusetts Bird will support Milford Rotary sponsored Youth pocket-size) paperbacks and $1 for hardcovers
Jewish humor, the atmosphere is warm, family- Photographer, on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Scholarships and Programs, such as Leadership and trade paperbacks (large-sized) in the adult
like and educationally inspiring. Rebbetzin at the Bancroft Memorial Library, 50 Hopedale St. Academies, Swim Programs, and Career Days. section. All children’s books are 25 cents. Th is is
Rochy will serve her delicious holiday dinner Award-winning wildlife photographer and Please visit www.milfordmarotary.org for more a great chance to gather books for beach reading,
complete with handmade Shmurah Matzah author Peter Christoph shares his birding information. entertaining visiting grandchildren, or to lower
the cost of required summer reading. You’ll fi nd
from Israel and delicious sweet wine (or grape photographs and stories with a narrated slideshow
reading and reference materials for both adults
juice) for the ‘four cups’. Space is limited; contact of his favorite Massachusetts bird photographs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Talk
and children, textbooks for home schooling,
Chabad at 508-473-1299 or GotChabad.com to and discuss the techniques he uses to capture his
MILLBURY-Th e Upton VFW is sponsoring a possibly a favorite out-of-print title you’ve been
reserve a place. Admission is by donation but is images. His favorite places to photograph birds
public talk for veterans and others living with searching for or a copy of the cookbook that was
usually $36 per adult, $18 per child or $360 to will also be revealed!
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on lost in a move; all while helping the Friends fund
sponsor. Th is program is free to the public. To sign up
Th ursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at Millbury VFW programs, museum passes and materials for the
please call the library at 508-634-2209 or stop by
Hall, 16 South Main St. Th ere is no cost to this Library.
the front desk by Monday, April 28. Registration
Spring Fever Grand Tasting talk, though voluntary donations from anyone If you have books to donate, please bring
is recommended. Th e Friends of the Hopedale
WHITINSVILLE-Mill House Wine & Spirits, Library meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fi rst Monday attending will be accepted. Th e speaker is Claude them to the Milford Town Library before the
Inc., 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, will of the month, September through June. New AnShin Th omas, author of At Hell’s Gate – A sale. We don’t accept textbooks more than fi ve
be hosting a Spring Fever Grand Tasting, on members are always welcome. Please contact the Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace. Th is talk is years old or Readers Digest condensed books.
open to veterans, their families, mental health
Saturday, April 12 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Th e event library for more information.
professionals who work with people recovering
will feature a wide selection of wines, beer, and Milford Area Chamber of Commerce
from post traumatic stress and the general
liquor from across the globe that guests can walk MILFORD AREA-Th e following events are
Twice Blessed Thrift Shop public.
through and sample. Entry is free and open to being sponsored by the Milford Area Chamber
anyone age 21 and above. HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Th rift Shop at of Commerce (MACC) during the next few
Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale April Youth Fashion Show
weeks. To register for any event call 508-473-
Specials will include raincoats, sports coats, MILFORD-Join us for an informational and
Sen. Moore to Hold Office Hours in 6700, email [email protected] or
spring coats for $1 and jewelry half off . Th ere sign-up meeting for Milford Youth Center
visit MilfordChamber.org.
Bellingham will also be a Yard/Trunk Sale on May 3 (MYC) 5th Annual “Dressed Up, Not Messed
Enjoy the Spring Fling Business Aft er Hours
BELLINGHAM-State Sen. Richard T. Moore, with a rain date of May 17. Th e shop is open Up” Fashion Show on Th ursday, May 1 at 7 on April 15 at 5 p.m. at Closet & Storage
D-Uxbridge, will hold offi ce hours on Monday, Th ursdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and p.m. at the Milford Youth Center. Please bring
Concepts, 31 Hayward St., Franklin.
April 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Arcand Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the bottom of the permission form and a fi lled On April 17, the next Connecting Women
Meeting Room of the Bellingham Municipal out photo release form to the meeting, both
Leaders Luncheon will be held at Restaurant
Center, located at 10 Mechanic Street in MYC After School Program our found at MilfordYouthCenter.net or at the 3, 461 West Central St., Franklin at 11:30 a.m.
Bellingham. center. At the meeting, youth and their families
April Updates Learn about Th e Six Pillars of Communication
Sen. Moore holds monthly district offi ce will sign up for hair and/or make-up and outfi t
MILFORD-April will be a busy month at the from Donna Mac.
hours in area towns to meet individually with times at T.J. Maxx of Milford. Th e date of the
Milford Youth Center Aft er School Program.
constituents who need assistance with matters fashion show is Saturday, May 17 at 6 p.m.
Some of these programs this month include the Support the MYC & JAG Relay for
involving the state government. No appointment Th e theme of our show for the fi ft h year will
is necessary and residents are met individually on JAG Youth Council, Arts & Craft s, Instructional be “Dressed Up, Not Messed Up”, which helps Life Team
a fi rst-come, fi rst served basis. Boxing Conditioning, Kids Choice, Homework raise awareness about underage drinking and MILFORD-Th e JAG Youth Council and Milford
Constituents requiring immediate assistance Help, Movie Day, Karaoke, and many other help teens become better informed about the Youth Center MYC) has signed up to participate
should contact Sen. Moore’s offi ce at 617- daily physical fi tness activities/open gym. Visit dangers of alcohol so they can make healthy in the May 9 Relay for Life of Greater Milford, for
722-1420 or log on to his website at www. MilfordYouthCenter.net to see the full April decisions throughout life. Th e event also aims to the second year in a row. Th e Relay for Life honors
senatormoore.com/services. Calendar. Check the schedule for hours during increase youth self-esteem and attitudes toward cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost, and
April Vacation. their body image. Each year the show gets better fi ghts back against a disease that has already taken
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Anyone who would like to volunteer, donate, and better, with more youth participating and too much. Relay teams camp out overnight and
or run a program during next school year’s aft er community involvement. For more information take turns walking or running around the high
MENDON-Th imble Pleasures Quilt Guild
school program should please call 508-473- email [email protected]. school. Relay events are up to 24-hours in length
welcomes Quilt Designer Mickey Lawler on
1756 or email, milfordyouthcenter@comcast. and, because cancer never sleeps, each team is
Th ursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian
net. Th e Milford Youth Center would like to asked to have at least one participant on the track
Church on Maple St., Mendon. Lawler’s lecture Michael Carter – Presenting
thank the numerous volunteers, individuals at all times. To donate to the MYC & JAG team,
will focus on painting your own fabric as well
and organizations that allow us to continue to Norman Rockwell visit MilfordYouthCenter.net.
as a trunk show of her painted fabrics and
grow and provide a safe and fun environment MILFORD-Norman Rockwell left a questionable
quilts. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee.
for the Youth of Milford especially United Way legacy. His works made him one of the most
of Tri-County, Teachers Driving Academy, popular artists that America has produced. Spring Vacation Camp
Sewing by Hand Artie Morin, Christine Daddario, and Marilia However, many critics argue that his work is MILFORD- Lenny Morcone, Director of the
MILFORD-Th e Milford Community Program Bonorino. “banal” and doesn’t live up to the Old Masters, Milford Community School Use Program,
is off ering Sewing by Hand for girls in grades 3 while others claim he could have been one of has announced that the April Vacation Kids
through 5. Lisa Bibring, the Milford Memorial Massachusetts Society, Sons of the the greatest artists of all time if he had painted Kamp will be held during the week of April 21
Elementary School Librarian, is the instructor. “serious subjects.” through April 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
She has enjoyed sewing for many years, teaching American Revolution Professor Michael Carter, of the College of To be eligible, participants must be attending
her two daughters. MILFORD-Massachusetts Society, Sons of the Arts and Sciences at the Wentworth Institute Kindergarten through Grade 7.
Th is program is for both beginners and American Revolution (MASSAR) will hold of Technology, will present the arguments in Th e program will be held at Milford High
students who have previously taken this class. an exploratory meeting at the Milford Town a lecture and slide show at the Milford Town School in Room E4. All participants will bring
Students who have previously taken this class will Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford, on Wednesday, Library on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the a lunch, beverage and a snack with them each
have new projects to choose from also. Maximum April 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss the possibility of Granite and Quarry Rooms. day, as well as a swimsuit and towel. Activities
is 8 students. incorporating a Milford chapter. Male lineal Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town will include a recreational swim time in the pool
Th e program will be off ered for six weeks on descendants of patriot ancestors are encouraged Library, this event is free and open to the public. each day, arts and craft s, games and contests,
Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7 and 14 from to attend. MASSAR members will be available movies, quiet/story time, and sports contests.
9:30 to 11 a.m. in the MHS Art Room. to answer genealogical and other questions. Th e Registrations are being accepted by mail or in
Registration forms and other program Sons of the American Revolution is an historical, Share Your Good News person daily at the Milford Community Program
information may be found on the Milford educational, patriotic, nonprofi t organization. Offi ce (located at the Milford High School).
Community Program website at www.mcs. All members are descendants of Revolutionary with the Good News Persons are notifi ed only if the program is fi lled
milford.ma.us. Please call the offi ce at 508-478- War patriots. For more information, contact or cancelled. All registration forms and fees must
Newspaper! Email arti cles
1119 with questions. All registration forms Verne L. Th ayer at 508-282-1332 or verne1776@ be received by Monday, April 14.
and fees must be submitted to the Milford gmail.com. Visit the society’s website at www. to: TownCrierEditor@ Any parent with a question concerning the
Community Program offi ce located at 31 West massar.org. Kids Kamp may call the Community Program
Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 prior to the start gmail.com. Offi ce at 508- 478-1119 or visit website at www.
of the program.
mcs.milford.ma.us .
APRIL 11, 2014 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 7
EASTER CHURCH SERVICES
Centro de Familia y Adoracion-Freedom Life Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Thursday, April 17 Sunday, April 20
Church 5 East Main St. Holy Thursday, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
204 Main St. 508-634-5435 Triduum, The Lord’s Supper with the Washing Easter Service, 10:45 a.m.
508-422-9990 Thursday, April 17 of the Feet, Tri-lingual, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 20 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord Supper, 7 p.m. Aft er Mass, Adorati on unti l midnight in the Trinity Episcopal Church
Easter Service, 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18 Lower Chapel 17 Congress St.
Everybody is welcome. Services are bilingual. Good Friday Service, 3 p.m. Friday, April 18 508-473-8464
Saturday, April 19 Good Friday Sunday, April 13
First Congregati onal Church of Milford Easter Vigil Mass, 7:30 p.m. Living Stati ons of the Cross, John Smith Sport Palm Sunday
4 Congress St. Sunday, April 20 Center, Spanish, 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m.
508-473-5259 Easter Masses, 7:30, 9, & 11 a.m. Seven Last Words of Jesus, Trinity Episcopal, 12 Community Blessing of the Palms at
Sunday, April 13 Throughout Lent, confession held on Tuesdays to 3 p.m. Draper Park, 9:30 a.m.
Ecumenical Blessing of the Palms, 9:30 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Spouses, Mary and Joseph Living Stati ons of the Cross, Grade 4, English, 3 Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.
Palm Sunday Service, 10 a.m. from 7 to 8 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, April 16
Thursday, April 17 No confession on Holy Saturday Way of the Cross, Large Hall, Portuguese/ Holy Eucharist in the Lane Chapel, 9 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m. Brazilian 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17
Sunday, April 20 St. Mary of the Assumpti on Church Passion of the Lord with Holy Communion, Maundy Thursday
Easter Service, 10 a.m. 19 Winter St. Spanish/English, 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Foot washing, Eucharist, Stripping of
508-473-2000 Saturday, April 19 the Altar, start of the Vigil, 6:30 p.m.
First Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday, April 13 Holy Saturday The Watch – All Night Vigil in the Church, 9 p.m.
23 Pine St. Palm Sunday Services Easter Vigil, Tri-Lingual, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18
508-473-3589 Mass, Upper Church, English, 8 a.m. Will start with the Blessing of the Paschal A Community Service Remembering The Last
Sunday, April 20 Mass, Upper Church, English, 10 a.m. Candle Seven Words of Christ from the Cross,
Easter Service, 10:30 a.m. Mass, MOM’s Chapel Lower Church, in front of the Church on Winter St. 12 to 3 p.m.
Portuguese, 10 a.m. There is no 4 p.m. Mass Stati ons of the Cross, 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church Mass, Upper Church, Spanish, 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 20 Good Friday Liturgy, 7p.m.
39 Exchange St. Mass, Upper Church, English, 6 p.m. Easter Sunday Saturday, April 19
508-473-4252 Monday, April 14 Mass, Upper Church, English, 8 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 Mass, 9 a.m. Mass, Upper Church, Portuguese, 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 5 p.m.
Service of Palms at Draper Park, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 Mass, Mary Our Mother Chapel, English, 9:15 Easter Vigil with Bapti sms, 7:30 p.m.
Regular Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. a.m. Sunday, April 20
Thursday, April 17 Chrism Mass, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Worcester, Mass, Upper Church, English, 10:30 a.m. Festi val Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass, Mary Our Mother Chapel, English, 10:30
Friday, April 18 Expositi on and Sacrament of Reconciliati on, a.m. Grace Exchange Milford Foursquare Church
Good Friday, Day of Prayer; 7 p.m. Mass, Upper Church, Spanish, 12:15 p.m. 55 Exchange St.
Ecumenical Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, Wednesday, April 16 Mass, Upper Church, Brazilian, 7 p.m. 508-478-6642
12 to 3 p.m. Mass, 9 a.m. There is no 6 p.m. Mass Friday, April 18
Sunday, April 20 Lenten, Soups On, Large Hall, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service, 7 p.m.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 9:15 a.m. Tenebrae with Woman’s Scholar, 7:30 p.m. Salvati on Army Sunday, April 20
Easter Service and Adult Choir Cantata, 10 a.m. followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliati on 29 Congress St. 10 a.m. Service
508-473-0786
MILFORD TOWN on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the library’s of Milford as we have been able to accumulate,
LOCAL PASSOVER
Granite/Quarry Rooms. as well as genealogical and literary materials
LIBRARY
Norman Rockwell left a questionable legacy. relevant to Milford and its citizens. Th e donation
SERVICES 80 Spruce St., Milford
His works made him one of the most popular of a 1994 Milford Town Report will be greatly
508-473-2145
Mon thru Thur 9-9 • Fri 9-6 • Sat artists that America has produced. However, appreciated.
Temple Beth Shalom
9-5 | www.milfordtownlibrary.org many critics argue that his work is “banal” and
55 Pine St., 508-473-1590 doesn’t live up to the Old Masters, while others Senior Book Group
Passover Yizkor Memorial Service Submitted by Anne Berard claim he could have been one of the greatest Th e Senior Book Group will meet on Tuesday,
Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. Milford Town Library artists of all time if he had painted “serious April 15 at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center
Tax Forms subjects.” to discuss Th e Sweetness at the Bottom of the
Chabad Jewish Community Center Th e library has tax forms available for the Carter’s program will present the arguments Pie by Alan Bradley. Th is novel is the fi rst in an
fi ling year 2013 on a cart across from the in a lecture and slide show sponsored by the ongoing series starring Flavia de Luce, a brilliant,
34 Cedar Street, 508-473-1299
Circulation Desk. In addition to the loose Friends of the Milford Town Library. Th is event child detective whose passion is chemistry
Community Passover Seder
federal forms and state booklets, there is a is free and open to the public. and digging until she fi nds the truth. For more
Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. &
binder full of reproducible forms, which may be information on the Senior Book Group, or to
Tuesday, April 15, 9 p.m. photocopied. Spring BookSale reserve a copy of Th e Sweetness at the Bottom of
All are welcome Th anks to the AARP for another successful Th e Friends of the Milford Town Library the Pie, please call Anne at the Information Desk
Space is limited, so please call for tax assistance program. Over 140 seniors and will hold their semi-annual spring booksale on at 508-473-2145, ext 219.
reservations low/moderate income individuals used the free Friday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. for members,
service made possible through the volunteer and on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contemporary Book Group
service of trained AARP tax preparers. Jean, for the public. Th e Contemporary book group will meet on
Candy, and Kim, we salute your stamina and Besides being a great way to stock up on Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s
Auto Repair expertise! books for the whole family at tremendous prices, Program Room to discuss Th e Aviator’s Wife by
the sales generate most of the revenue that Melanie Benjamin.
Helen Adinolfi —Paintings allows the Friends to continue to fund museum Benjamin, author of highly acclaimed Alice I
Th roughout April, watercolor and oil passes, sponsor lectures and programs, preserve Have Been and Th e Autobiography of Mrs Tom
DDOOMMEESSTTIICC && FFOORREEIIGGNN
paintings by artist Helen Dedes Adinolfi will be the Milford Daily News and Town Crier on Th umb, has a knack for picking intriguing,
✔ Hybrid Specialists exhibited at the Library. microfi lm and more. if somewhat obscure, women in history and
✔ Computer Diagnostics & Repair She nurtured and developed her interest in art Memberships may be renewed or opened at making them utterly unforgettable. In Th e
✔ Coolant System Service through her study with various art associations, the door. If you’d like to help setup the sale on Aviator’s Wife, she brings us an unfl inching
especially the Lexington Arts and Craft s Society. Th ursday, April 24, work the sale either Fri or exploration of the most fascinating, public and
✔ Oil Changes ✔ Tune-ups She’s enjoyed experimenting with diff erent Sat, or to breakdown the sale on Saturday, please tragic marriage of the twentieth century that of
✔ Brake Inspection techniques and creating through trial and error. call the Booksale coordinator, Lynda Heller, at Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow
She has worked mainly with oils, but has 508-473-7841. Lindbergh.
BOB’S MOTOR dabbled in watercolor and recently has begun For more information, or to reserve a copy of
working more with that medium. Her entry Free Citizenship Classes Th e Aviator’s Wife, contact Shelley at 508-473-
WORKSHOP
in the 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Th e Milford Town Library will be hosting Free 2145 or [email protected].
Senior Holiday Card Contest was one of three 2014 Citizenship Classes off ered by Catholic
IMPORT & DOMESTIC
chosen to be used as a holiday card. Th is striking Charities on Th ursday evenings from 6 to 8pm Homebound Delivery Off ered
550088--447733--88338833 watercolor of the State House Dome and dove at the library and will cover topics on English, Th e Milford Town Library off ers free delivery
against a blue background is one many may well U.S. History and Government and Citizenship of books, movies and other materials to those
4499 EEaasstt MMaaiinn SStt..,, MMiillffoorrdd recognize. Interview Preparation. Registration is ongoing who are unable to come to the library either
wwwwww..BBoobbssMMoottoorrWWoorrkksshhoopp..ccoomm through February by contacting Maddy on a temporary or long-term basis. Once
Michael Carter – Presenting Norman Rockwell Hennessy 508-860-2261 or mhennessy@ccworc. a homebound application is complete and
Serving the Milford Area Since 1973 Th e Friends of the Milford Town Library org. approved, the library arranges for a volunteer to
Mike Bonnell, proprietor will host Michael Carter, of the College of Immigration Counseling and Application select, deliver, and fi nally return the items.
Arts and Sciences at the Wentworth Institute Assistance is also available. Materials for the Th is service is available to Milford residents
of Technology, presenting Norman Rockwell Citizenship Classes cost $30 and include only. For more information or to request a home
textbook, CD and other study materials. delivery application, please call Anne Berard
Spend Your
at 508-473-2145, ext 219 or email, aberard@
Town Report Needed cwmars.org.
Adverti sing Dollars See our online
Th e Milford Town Library is still seeking a
copy of the 1994 Milford Town Report to fi ll a Trezzi’s Treasures—Children’s Display Case
WISELY—in the
calendar at gap in the collection of Town Reports held in the During April, a selection of Jacob Trezzi’s
Newspaper People Paul E. Curran Historical Collection, formerly Treasures, including Legos and dinosaurs will
www.TownCrier.us known as the Milford Room. be featured in the display case in the Children’s
Love to Read! Th is is the room, or collection, where we keep Room.
as many items related to the history of the Town
8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER APRIL 11, 2014
Senior Living
DAV Mobile Milford Regional Presents Free Lectures Meals On Wheels Needs You in Hopedale
Offi ce Visit Milford Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) Spring Lecture Series Tri-Valley’s Nutrition Program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals
to elders in Hopedale. Meals are packed and delivered out of the Upton
begins on Th ursday, April 17 with the fi rst of three free lectures,
So many veterans feel confused
Nutrition Site located at the Senior Center.
Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know by Huma Rana, MD.
about benefi ts and services they’ve
All volunteers receive training and drivers are eligible for travel
Dr. Rana is a medical geneticist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in
earned. Th ere’s so much to know...
reimbursement at the rate of 50 cents per mile. Anyone who can give as little
Boston, who also sees patients in Milford.
and so many changes from one year
as two hours per week of their time to help with this important task is asked
Th e second lecture is Joint Ventures – Living with Joint Pain,
to the next. Th at’s why the nonprofi t
to call Carole Mullen, 508-634-2208 at the Hopedale Senior Center or Al
presented on Tuesday, April 29 by rheumatologist, Kerri Batra, MD.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Vatour, 508-529-9094 at the Upton Nutrition Site.
Dr. Batra practices at Rheumatology Associates in Mendon.
off ers help. Th e DAV Mobile Service
Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profi t agency providing in-home and
Th e fi nal spring lecture, Road Map to Weight Loss will be presented
Offi ce provides personal counseling
community based services in 25 towns in south central Massachusetts. Th e
on Wednesday, May 14 by MRMC clinical exercise physiologist,
and claim fi ling assistance. Locally it
agency receives funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through
Elizabeth Bradley, MS and MRMC registered dietitian, Ali Porter, MS,
will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
the Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs and Federal fi nancial support under
RD, LDN.
on Friday, April 18 at the Woonsock-
the Older Americans Act furnished by the Central Massachusetts Agency
Each lecture will be held in the Physicians Conference Center at
et Elks Lodge, 380 Social St., Woon-
on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs. Funds
Milford Regional Medical Center, adjacent to the main lobby, at 7
socket and on Tuesday, April 22 at
are also received from other public and private sources. All donations are
p.m.
the DAV Wescott Houghton Chapter
welcome and memorials may be established.
Th ere is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested. For
56, VFW, 50 Jeff erson St., North
For information about services call Tri-Valley’s free Help-Line at 1-800-
more information and to register, please go to Milford Regional’s Web
Attleboro. Like all DAV services, this
286-6640.
site at MilfordRegional.org or call 508-422-2206.
is provided free to all veterans and
members of their families.
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A Successful St. Pats Fundraiser Dean's List
Th e following Milford students were
at the Youth Center
named to the Dean’s List as their respective
universities or colleges during the Fall 2013
semester.
Th e Milford Youth Center (MYC) Renovation Committee was formed and Becker College, Worcester: Clarisse Rua,
staff and Commission would like to Town Meeting members approved funds Gemelee DePasquale and Raul Vargas.
thank everyone who attended, donated, for architectural work. Th e plans will be
supported, and volunteered to make the put forward at Town Meeting in May and
fi ft h annual St. Pat’s Fundraiser successful. understand that this process and progress Preparing Students
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Th e night included a dinner by Oliva’s, would not have
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raffl e prizes/silent auction, music by DJ been possible without Murray.
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Ron Auger, and a cash bar. Th anks also go out to volunteers:
WE NEED CAREGIVERS FOR ALL HOURS Tom Murray of Teacher’s Driving Christine Daddario, John Delude, Nancy
Academy (TDA) accepted the MYC 2014 Milani, Alison Julian, Eldon Dunbar,
WEEKEND HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE!
Community Appreciation Award. Murray Peggy Berube, Jenny Gonzalez, Rob
and TDA decided a few years ago that Kidder, Coach Bri and Warren Hubbard;
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alone, TDA donated over $19,000 to MYC Country Club of Millis, Truffl es Grille
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Th e MYC 2014 Individual Appreciation Mark Berman (Bike), Karla De Jesus
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Award was presented to Milford (Tupperware), Curry Audio & Video, State Senators Richard Moore and
Selectman Brian Murray. About a year Keene Limo of Hopedale, Oliva’s Gourmet Michael Moore present a citation from
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and half ago, the staff was preparing the Gift s; and event volunteers: Courtney the Massachusetts Senate to Paul Lynskey,
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MYC Capital Improvement plan and soon Pitcher, Junior Walsh and Paul Seaver Jr. Executive Director of the Blackstone Valley
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realized that in order to make the building Additionally JP Liquors, Th e Town Crier, Education Foundation. Contributed photo
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safe and accessible that the project would Dogfi sh Brewery, B & J Electric, Imperial
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turn from capital improvement to an Ford Corporation, Waters Corporation,
Representatives from local school
entire renovation. Being unfamiliar Laura Kidman, Melissa Moylan, Shawn
districts and several dozen business and
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community leaders from throughout the
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doubt that the building needed to be KBK Sports are all thanked for donations.
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done over correctly. Over a year later, a
Valley Education Foundation.
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State Senators Richard Moore, D.
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Uxbridge, and Michael Moore, D. Millbury,
presented a citation from the Massachusetts
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recognizing BVEF for “the critical role
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PAID for Gold,
508-473-7375 Call for Art for Annual
Silver,
Diamonds, 157 Main Street Juried Show
& Coins ... MILFORD Th e Hopkinton Center for the Arts has
041114 announced a call for artwork submissions
for its annual juried art exhibit Arts in
Bloom, which will show at the HCA
Farmhouse April 28 – May 23. Th is year’s
278th Anniversary of Freemasonry in Massachusetts juror is Jane Young, director of the Chase
Young Gallery in Boston. Arts in Bloom
is the HCA’s most prestigious annual art
M O H
ASONIC PEN OUSE event, and a public reception will be held
on Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. In addition to
selecting work for the show, the juror will
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designations and cash prizes.
am pm
Artists are invited to submit up to three
pieces of artwork. All 2-D media can be
Montgomery Lodge accepted, and 3-D media can be accepted
as long as it can be mounted and hung
and not protrude more than 10 inches.
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40” x 40” and all work must be wired
for hanging. Th is year’s show will not be
If you’ve been wanting to learn more about
accepting giclee prints, copies, derivatives,
or electronic reproductions, and no work
Freemasonry, there’s never been a better time...
using sawtooth hangers or sandwich frames
will be accepted. Th ere is a $10 entry fee for
Come by the Lodge, meet your Masonic neighbors,
each piece.
Drop-off times for artwork submissions
and discover the meaning of Masonry (cid:383)rsthand...
are Friday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m.,
and Saturday, April 12 from 1 -3 p.m.
Refreshments, Tours, Media Presentations
Additional arrangements can be made by
contacting Kris Waldman, HCA Artistic
Director, at 508-435-9222. For additional
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