By John Orrell, Contributing Writer

Colin Robinson looks to hold off a Malden Catholic player with a stiff arm. Photos/Jeff Slovin

Northborough – Their sports-speak is all their own with positions called “scrumhalf,” “flyhalf” and “second row.” Vocabulary consists of “garryowens,” “grubbers,” “caps” and “knock-ons.” They score points by “tries,” “conversion kicks” and “dropped goals.”

Welcome to the sport of rugby and the boys’ and girls’ rugby teams at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS). Rugby typically receives less than full support at the high school level as compared to the more “traditional” sports, but that may be changing. Massachusetts became the first state in the country to adopt rugby as a varsity sport this year and interest is growing, according to Tomahawk first-year head coach Jonathan Pryor.

“Rugby at the high school level has been held back for lack of initiative to start a new sport and also there is a much smaller pool to have the credentials to coach,” he said. “The game has a stigma associated with it. People think it’s dangerous, barbaric, parents aren’t going to want to get involved, and therefore it’s a real dangerous sport. But there are far less injuries than other sports with data to back that up.

“Rugby tackling is very specific form tackling,” Pryor explained. “Our injuries really aren’t there. The type of injuries we see a lot of are superficial. You get a stitch in your eyebrow or an elbow to eyeball contact. There are no brain injuries and the amount of concussions are down, but you do get those superficial injuries like elbow burns on turf or knees, but they’re just flesh injuries.

“Now that the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) is behind the sport, it’s going to gain in popularity and that’s going to mean more teams,” he said.

Algonquin is a Division II team that plays a schedule of six games versus other divisional opponents across the state. A .500 or better record is required to make playoffs which is not an unreasonable expectation based on the dramatic changes in recent years.

“Compared to four years ago, things are insanely better,” said senior co-captain Cole Maslanka. “We have good players and teammates at every position. Everyone is such great athletes. Things have really come together. The chemistry is great but we still need to learn some things. We’re improving as the season goes on.”

“Just a year ago, we barely had enough kids to even have practice,” added fellow senior co-captain Matt Paglia. “It’s been incredible this year to see all the kids come out. Cole and I have really tried to spread the word around school this winter to get kids to come out and try. For me personally, it was easy to get a passion for the game quickly. I’ve seen that already from 10 or 15 kids who are just starting but have come to love the game.”

“Our captains did a fantastic job recruiting athletes,” said Pryor. “We took these new players that came to us who had raw athleticism and told them what we needed them to do and they went out and did it. I think if we do certain fundamental things correctly, we’re going to have great success.”

Pryor, who has extensive collegiate rugby experience, never set out with coaching as his goal but when it came his way, he grabbed the chance.

“We always talk about trying to grow the game in the United States and I didn’t see any reason why I shouldn’t do my part right in my own back yard being a resident of Northborough,” Pryor said.” I reached out to the athletic director and we had a conversation about what credentials had to be put in place and I went out and got those before the season started.”

Paglia, a former football and baseball player who was cut from the Algonquin baseball squad, made the move to rugby and fell in love with the sport almost instantly. The culture is vastly different and the pressure was not there for immediate success.

“I was slow to pick it up at first because I was trying to relate it to football,” he admitted. “It was easy for me to fall in love with this sport because it’s so much fun. Football had always been so serious where rugby had a more casual feel to it but still I love to compete. I also went online and watched a lot of rugby and tried to model my game after certain players.

“I think at Algonquin rugby’s gotten a good reputation. We had some moderate success last year,” Paglia added. “We were a good team with a lot of skilled guys and I think people just saw it as a really fun sport to play. It’s a sport that you’re learning that’s foreign to a lot of people. To play it and have success really intrigues people and make them want to give it a shot.”

“This group of kids is just a great group,” said Pryor. “They come to practice, they have a great attitude and we have a lot of fun. Rugby is a lot about the social aspect with camaraderie you don’t see in other sports. The complexion of this team is built around our four captains. I’m not trying to put my stamp on the team too much with the older guys and I’ll try to insert how I’d like to see things go with the younger guys.”

Jeffrey Turgeon is the team’s assistant coach.

Members of the 2017 ARHS boys’ varsity rugby team are seniors Nate Porteus, Viren Patel, Jake Walker, Jack Gerulskis, Patrick Duffy, Matt Paglia, Cole Maslanka, Colin Robinson, Alec Looby, Jaiden Dallis, Ryan Michaels and juniors Ben Spellman, Walker Haskins, Jack Golden III, Alex Gowdy. Senior Josh Mason is temporarily sidelined with an injury. Team captains are Mason, Porteus, Paglia and Maslanka. Substitutes that made the varsity roster are seniors Neil Nadgir, Kohei Otsuka; juniors Connor Coughlin, Alec Ober; sophomores Kevin Reddington, Chris Santana and Mark Finnegan; and freshman Van Ferragamo.

Alex Gowdy tries to stay upright as several Malden Catholic attempt to pull him down.

Alex Gowdy tries to stay upright as several Malden Catholic attempt to pull him down.

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer

The farm’s hothouse. Photos/Jane Gordon

Southborough – Rolling pastures, friendly goats, and even friendlier staff await your children this summer at the Chestnut Hill Farm, located off Route 30 in Southborough.

Desiree Roberson-DuBois is the Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) manager.

“A farm is an easy avenue to get kids fully engaged, mentally and physically,” she said. “It’s always exciting here.”

“Our children’s programs offer unique opportunities to engage in agricultural [events] and with livestock. Children can cuddle a goat, watch chickens chase bugs, and pick a fresh strawberry.”

Since 2010, the Trustees of the Reservation, a land-conservation nonprofit, has managed this jewel, with great care. Maintaining this environment is the work of Robertson-DuBois; Assistant CSA Manager Cole Trager; Senior Farm Assistant & Assistant Farm Educator Kirsten Kampmeier;  Engagement Site Manager Kira LaFosse-Baker; and volunteers.

This year, 12 acres of land will be actively farmed, generating enough produce for the 300-plus CSA shareholders and the public at large, as well as generous donations to the Southborough Food Pantry.

The price of the market-style CSA shares is the same as last year: $650 for a full share, and $450 for a half.

A meat CSA is also offered as a cooperative endeavor with other Trustees of the Reservation farms.

There are abundant opportunities for children and their caregivers at the farm this summer.

    Early Birds Bird Walks: Mondays, May 15, June 5, and June 19

6:30-7:30 a.m. Members and kids under five: free; non-members: $5

Kampmeier has already catalogued 33 species of birds at the farm. About leading the bird walks, she said, “We never know which species we will see, which makes it even more exciting.”

Callie Arvantely holds a baby goat

Meet the Farmer: Saturdays, June 3, July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 2
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Members and kids under five: free; non-members: $5

The first Saturday of each month, adults and children are welcome to meet the Chestnut Hill farmers. Programs include: Kids and Kids – Baby Goat Cuddle Party (June 3); We Love Bugs, Beneficial Insect Exploration (July 8); TBA (Aug. 5), and Tomato Fete (Sept.  2).

Chestnut Hill’s Preschool Farm Explorers: 4-week series, Wednesdays in June

9:30-10:30 a.m. Member: $60; non-member: $75 (price per child for full series)

From the barnyards to the gardens, little farmers and their caregivers will follow the cycles of seeds to sprouts, chicks to eggs, plot to plate, and waste to compost.

Chestnut Hill’s Father’s Day Bluegrass BBQ: Sunday, June 18

1-4 p.m. Members: $36/adult, $12/kids; non-members: $45/adult, $15/kids

Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a summer evening of food and music.

    Friday Farm Dinners: Fridays July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8

6:30-8:30 p.m. Members: $36/adult, $12/kids; non-members: $45/adult, $15/kids

Experience truly unique farm-to-table dinners made with the best ingredients available from Chestnut Hill and other local farms.

The farm stand is open for CSA share pickups and the general public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2-6 p.m. It’s also open for sales on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To sign up for a CSA share or for more information about the Chestnut Hill Farm, or to learn about scheduled and additional events, http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/csa/chestnut-hill-farm-csa/.

Southborough

Friday, May 5

7:32 a.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the police station.

9:59 a.m. An officer investigated a hit & run motor vehicle accident in the area of Turnpike Road and Oak Hill Road. A car carrier struck a traffic light and then left the scene. The accident is under investigation by the responding officer.

11:19 a.m. A medical was reported at a Deerfoot Road residence.

12:09 p.m. Officers investigated a burglary at a garage of a Turnpike Road business. The break was thought to have occurred at the beginning of the month, and the owner reported several items were missing from inside the garage. The detective unit is currently investigating the theft.

3:25 p.m. An officer took a report of a hit mailbox on Orchard Road.

5:25 p.m. An officer took a report of an Identity Theft from a town resident.

8:42 p.m. Officers responded to Framingham Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The officers reported back negative contact.

9:38 p.m. A wallet was found at a Turnpike Road business and was subsequently returned to the owner.

10:19 p.m. Officers responded to Main Street to investigate a report of an intoxicated male party in the area. The responding officers checked the area and reported back negative findings.

Saturday, May 6

1:24 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious vehicle parked on Wyndemere Road. The officer reported back that the vehicle and the owner checked out ok.

12:47 p.m. An officer on patrol investigated a report of a large tree limb in the road on Southville Road. The responding officer was able to remove the tree limb.

1:41 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Pine Hill Road.

7:33 p.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity in front of a Hidden Meadow Lane residence. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

8:00 p.m. Officers investigated a motor vehicle vs. deer accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

11:05 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

11:07 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

Sunday, May 7

12:24 a.m. Officers investigated a noise complaint at a Turnpike Road business.

2:14 a.m. An officer investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a Turnpike Road business. The officer reported back that everything checked out ok.

3:42 p.m. An officer took a Harassment complaint from a town resident.

5:21 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

6:53 p.m. An officer investigated a vandalism complaint from a Deerfoot Road resident. The resident reported that someone had damaged their vehicle.

9:56 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

11:44 p.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked on Boston Road. The officer reported back that the vehicle checked out ok.

Monday, May 8

12:22 a.m. A medical was reported at a Prentiss Street residence.

12:43 a.m. An officer on patrol investigated a suspicious motor vehicle parked in front of a Turnpike Road business. The officer reported back that the vehicle and the operator both checked out ok.

6:35 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:55 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

2:32 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

4:32 p.m. Officers investigated an accidental 911 call from a Nathan Stone Road residence.

5:44 p.m. An officer took a Harassment Complaint from a town resident.

10:06 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:15 p.m. An officer on patrol removed a road hazard (a port-o-potty) from Deerfoot Road.

10:39 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Woodland Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

11:43 p.m. An officer on patrol investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a Turnpike Road business. The officer reported back that everything checked out ok.

Tuesday, May 9

5:54 a.m. An officer investigated a noise complaint in the area of Oregon Road.

7:58 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

1:42 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Woodland Road residence.

2:28 p.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the police station.

7:27 p.m. A medical was reported at a North Street residence.

8:25 p.m. An officer investigated suspicious activity at a Turnpike Road residence. The responding officer reported back that everything checked out ok.

Wednesday, May 10

12:32 a.m. Officers investigated suspicious activity at a Turnpike Road business.

1:16 a.m. Arrested, Jose Cuellar of Willis St, Framingham, MA. Mr. Cueller was placed under arrest after he was found to have two active arrest warrants out of Framingham District Court.

12:09 p.m. Arrested, Cindy Lidonde of Country Club Blvd, Worcester, MA. Ms. Lidonde was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Driver’s License; and was also found to have two active arrest warrants out of Westborough District Court.

3:06 p.m. An officer investigated a traffic complaint on Willow Street.

3:23 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on High Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

4:50 p.m. An officer took a report of a past larceny from a Deerfoot Road resident.

5:49 p.m. An officer investigated a traffic complaint on Walnut Drive.

6:20 p.m. A medical was reported at a Valade Court residence.

7:03 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

7:10 p.m. A Central Street resident reported missing juveniles from their residence. The juveniles were located a short time later behind a neighbor’s home.

8:13 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a road hazard on Boston Road.

9:20 p.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the police station.

10:40 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Skylar Drive. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

Southborough – Loretta A. (Dyer) Varney, 74, of Southborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Albert H. Varney, who died in 1995.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Spinazzola) Dyer.

Loretta was a 1960 graduate, the 1st graduating class of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough. She worked at the “Spa” while in high school and then worked at General Electric in Ashland. She continued her career as an office manager at Beta Power Products in Northborough, where she retired from.

Loretta loved to entertain and thoroughly enjoyed her home and yard, however, her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She leaves her daughters, Terri Reimann of Effingham, N.H. and Tammi Rice of Southborough; her grandchildren, Derek Rice, Shannon Reimann, and Jessie Loud; her great-granddaughter, Macailah Campbell; her lifelong best friends, Maryann and Art Lamy of Southborough, along with their children Kathy, Kevin and Julieann; and her sisters, Kathy and Nancy Dyer. She was predeceased by her sister, Karen Dyer.

Honoring Loretta’s wishes, funeral services will be private and expressions of sympathy may be sent in Loretta’s memory to the Southborough Permanent Firefighters Assoc., Box 786, Southborough, MA 01772.

Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus released this statement yesterday afternoon –

The Southborough Police Department is looking for any information regarding a Breaking and Entering that occurred at Pennant CrossFit, located on 12 Southville Road, at 3:47 A.M. on June 5, 2017.

A Concept 2 Model E Rowing Machine was taken from the building through the front door.  The suspect is a heavy set white male, observed on video through the internal surveillance system.

Anyone able to provide further information after observing the attached video should contact Detective Keith Nichols or Lieutenant Sean James at the Southborough Police Detective Division (508) 485-2147.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Crossfit B&E

Southborough

Thursday, May 11

12:35 a.m. Arrested, Jose Guevara of Harmon Ave, Austin, Texas. Mr. Guevara was charged with OUI Alcohol (2nd offense); Leaving the Scene of Property Damage; Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle; and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a MV.

1:16 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

8:15 a.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint at Trottier Middle School.

8:41 a.m. Officers responded to a Bridge Street residence to investigate a report of a larceny. A home security camera caught a box truck backing into the homeowner’s driveway, and then a white male removing a package from the front porch. The detective unit is currently investigating the larceny, and we ask that anyone with information to please contact Det. Nichols at (508) 485-2121. Thank you.

9:17 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:40 p.m. Solicitors registered at the police station.

1:07 p.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the police station.

2:25 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on White Bagley Road.

2:26 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Willow Street.

4:15 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious motor vehicle in the area of Learned Street. The responding officer reported back that the vehicle was no longer in the area.

5:23 p.m. A Southborough officer assisted Marlborough Police at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in their town (Simarano Drive).

5:49 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

6:52 p.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the police station.

7:32 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist at the Fay School on Main Street.

Friday, May 12

12:22 a.m. A medical was reported at a Main Street residence.

2:30 a.m. A medical was reported at a Sears Road residence.

7:51 a.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

9:13 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, tractor trailer accident on Northboro Road. The tractor trailer unit struck a guard rail and became wedged at the Northboro Rd/Chestnut Hill Rd intersection. The tractor trailer was towed from the scene, and the operator was cited for several moving violations.

11:16 a.m. An officer took a report of possible fraudulent activity at a Northboro Road business. The responding officer determined that there was no criminal activity involved.

12:23 p.m. A medical was reported at the St. Mark’s School on Marlboro Road.

1:36 p.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint on Presidential Drive.

1:58 p.m. Lost property (a purse) was found and turned in at the police station.

2:25 p.m. An officer on patrol investigated a suspicious person walking on Walnut Drive. The individual was found to be a solicitor, and he was advised that he needed to register at the police station.

2:44 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:25 p.m. An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity at a Banfill Lane residence.

7:04 p.m. An officer provided a civilian transport to a Lynbrook Road residence.

9:54 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a suspicious male standing in the roadway on Lynbrook Road. The responding officers advised that it was the same individual that was provided with a transport earlier. The male party was advised and he returned to his residence.

11:06 p.m. A medical was reported at a Lovers Lane residence.

Saturday, May 13

5:03 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wildwood Drive residence.

8:29 a.m. An officer investigated a traffic complaint on Atwood Drive.

10:11 a.m. A motorist from Worcester, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Registration; Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle; and Failure to Notify RMV of Name/Address Change.

10:42 a.m. An officer investigated a report from a Richards Road resident regarding yard sale signs being removed and returned to the sign owner’s residence.

12:10 p.m. Solicitors registered at the police station.

11:36 p.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious vehicle parked at the Woodward School. The officer reported back that the operator and the vehicle both checked out ok.

11:41 p.m. An officer on patrol checked on two suspicious vehicles that were parked at the Town Center Mall on Cordaville Road. The officer reported back that both checked out ok.

11:55 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a sparking wire on Turnpike Road.

Sunday, May 14

12:30 a.m. A medical was reported at a William Onthank Lane residence.

12:44 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

2:02 a.m. Officers investigated a noise complaint near a Turnpike Road business. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

5:34 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

7:41 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:15 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Edgewood Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:06 p.m. Officers responded to Parkerville Road to investigate a report of a large tree limb in the roadway.

5:48 p.m. Officers investigated a 911 hang-up from a Leonard Drive residence.

7:01 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wildwood Drive residence.

7:12 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

11:35 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a tree and wire down in the area of Howes Court. National Grid was notified and responded to the scene.

Monday, May 15

5:17 a.m. A motorist from Grafton, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

7:37 a.m. Officers responded to Boston Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

11:13 a.m. Officers responded to the Turnpike Road area to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers located the mv and advised that the operator checked out ok.

11:25 a.m. Officers investigated a report of a tree limb down in the area of Southville Road.

2:00 p.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity at an Andrews Way residence.

3:09 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

3:48 p.m. A medical was reported at a Cordaville Road business.

7:19 p.m. Officers responded with the fire department to investigate a fire alarm activation at a Central Street residence.

11:18 p.m. Officers investigated a noise complaint at a Woodland Road residence. The residence was located and the owner was asked to quiet down.

Tuesday, May 16

12:46 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked on the side of a Cordaville Road business. The officer advised that the operator and the vehicle both checked out ok.

1:05 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Bantry Road residence. The officer reported back that the owner had forgotten to close the door of the vehicle, and that everything checked out ok.

6:16 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on an individual sleeping in a motor vehicle, in front of a Turnpike Road business. The individual advised that they were just taking a nap before work.

10:53 a.m. An officer responded to Southville Road for a well-being check of an elderly male that was last seen walking in the area. The responding officer reported back negative findings.

10:53 a.m. An officer investigated a road hazard on Boston Road.

11:31 a.m. An officer conducted a requested well-being check at a Newton Street business.

12:47 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Turnpike Road.

4:23 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:45 p.m. A medical was reported at a North Street residence.

6:12 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Main Street.

8:58 p.m. Officers investigated an erratic operator in the area of Marlboro Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

9:55 p.m. Officers investigated an erratic operator in the area of Turnpike Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

Wednesday, May 17

1:15 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on suspicious activity in the area of Deerfoot Road. The officer observed two youths running in the area. The youths were located; returned to their homes; and the parents were advised.

2:00 a.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police with an arrest at the station.

7:35 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

7:49 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

10:12 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.

10:52 a.m. Officers responded with the fire department for a brush fire at a Turnpike Road business.

11:09 a.m. An officer investigated a vandalism report at the “Swap Shop” at the DPW. Two utility boxes had the wires pulled out by an unknown suspect(s). The vandalism left ‘live’ wires exposed in the boxes. The responding officer took a report, and the vandalism is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Nichols at (508) 485-2121.

11:57 a.m. Officers responded to the Hopkinton town line (River Street) to investigate a report of suspicious motor vehicle that had just left Hopkinton State Park. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

12:21 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a wire down in the area of Main Street. Verizon was notified of the wire down.

4:01 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Middle Road.

4:58 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Nichols Street residence.

5:32 p.m. Officers responded to the Boston Road area to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

5:38 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.

5:42 p.m. A medical was reported at a Woodland Road residence.

11:05 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male in the area of Clifford Street. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

Thursday, May 18

7:48 a.m. An officer investigated a report of a Hit & Run, motor vehicle accident on River Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident, and the accident is currently under investigation.

8:05 a.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Asaree Drive.

9:37 a.m. A medical was reported at a Newton Street business.

11:36 a.m. Officers investigated a three car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

1:13 p.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint on Cordaville Road.

1:38 p.m. An officer investigated a possible scam at an Oak Hill Road residence.

2:06 p.m. An officer responded to a Marlboro Road residence to assist with a civil dispute.

2:34 p.m. A medical was reported at a Main Street business.

3:45 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint at a Turnpike Road business.

7:25 p.m. Officers conducted a requested well-being check on a Turnpike Road residence.

7:43 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a road hazard on Turnpike Road.

11:43 p.m. Officers responded with the fire department to a Garrison Lane residence to investigate a report of a building fire. The responding officers assisted with traffic at the scene.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

(l to r) – Joan Bissetta, Deputy Director of Green Communities Division at the Department of Energy Resources; Carl Guyer; John Parent, Southborough Director of Facilities ; State Rep. Carolyn Dykema; Kelly Brown, Regional Coordinator, Green Communities Division; and Judith Judson, Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources

To the Editor:

On March 30, Judith Judson, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, presented the Town of Southborough with a Green Communities grant of $142,865.  In 2016 Southborough applied for and received recognition as a Green Community by the State of Massachusetts, making Southborough eligible for this grant.  As of 2017, 185 Massachusetts Communities have achieved the status associated with this designation.

“The Green Communities program continues to represent an important partnership between municipalities and the state, helping towns to deepen their commitment to energy efficiency in a way that pays dividends,” said State Representative Carolyn C. Dykema (D-Holliston).  “These funds will help Southborough build on its already outstanding dedication to a more sustainable future for the town and its residents.”

“The Green Communities program is an excellent example of how state and local governments can work together to save taxpayer money and promote responsible energy policies,” said Governor Charlie Baker.  “Our newest Green Communities will now have additional resources to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy, locking in energy savings for residents and reducing their carbon footprints.”

As a participant in the grant program, Southborough can now apply for Green Communities grants each year.  Over the past 3 years our neighbors in Ashland have been awarded $474,100 in Green Communities grants for projects to upgrade their street lighting to LED technology and install high efficiency heating systems in their schools.  It is expected that Southborough should be able to see similar support in the future.

Southborough is expecting to use the 2017 Green Communities grant funds to weatherize existing facilities owned by the town.  This will improve building comfort levels for occupants while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.  In addition, the town recently participated in a group procurement sponsored by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for the services of an Energy Service Company (ESCO).  It is anticipated that the winning ESCO, Honeywell International, Inc., will soon be conducting Investment Grade Audits on the town’s facilities.  The data acquired through these audits will be used to apply for continued support from the Green Communities Grant Program.

Good Stewardship of our energy consumption not only reduces operation costs, it preserves natural resources and helps to reduce environmental damage.

Carl Guyer

Green Technology and Recycling  Committee

Southborough

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus released this statement this morning:

On June 6,  the Southborough Police Department’s Detective Unit was able work with the owner of Pennant CrossFit to develop information leading to a suspect in the recent Breaking and Entering/Larceny of a Concept 2 Rower at the business on June 5.

Working with detectives from Sudbury and Watertown who experienced similar thefts, Lieutenant Sean James and Officer Thomas Rock responded to the suspect’s residence in Danvers where a confession and other corroborating evidence was obtained.

James C. Rooney (age 39) of Danvers will be summonsed into Westborough District Court at a later date to appear on two charges of Felony B&E Larceny in the Night Time for thefts that occurred at the Southborough CrossFit on or about May 5th-8th, and on June 5.  Rower machines from both incidents are in the process of being recovered.

Mr. Rooney is also expected to face similar charges from the Sudbury and Watertown Police Department’s for the incidents in their jurisdictions.

Some members of Project Unify before their morning meeting.

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer

Southborough – Project Unify was founded last year at the P. Brent Trottier Middle School and has already made a huge impact with club members, students in the Transitional Learning Center (TLC), the Assabet Valley Collaborative, and faculty.

There are currently almost 40 participants in this club meant to promote inclusion among all students. The students meet a couple of times each month on a Friday morning before classes begin. They map out a strategy for upcoming activities and discuss any issues that need attention.

Special Olympics reached out to the Trottier School because of the inclusion program. Several families have a connection and an affiliation to this event and they brought this to Principal Keith Lavoie’s attention.

“The TLC [program] is predominantly for those students with autism that really benefit from a ‘home base’ as much as possible,” he explained. “They are included into other experiences in the school like social studies, science, lunch and more. Where Project Unify comes in is for the special events and extracurricular-type things.”

Many of the students have been in the district TLC program since pre-school and are very beloved among students and teachers. There seems to be a special bond that has formed and Lavoie could not emphasize enough how genuine and powerful this relationship is.

The other subset is the Assabet Valley Collaborative which is for students who are ambulatory. Many are nonverbal and require significant care. Some of the students come from a neighboring town. The collaborative hires the teachers and support staff. These students have also become an integral part of the school community. Project Unify is one of the things that have formally helped them become part of the school’s operation.

“When Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie asked for a couple of volunteers to help with this program, Lisa Klein and I jumped at the chance to help. Right now we are gearing up for one of the biggest events, which is the Special Olympics,” explained Project Unify Co-chair Pam Lunder. “For this event, we will need about 25 students from Project Unify that will help in various capacities on the day of the event, June 8.  For me to see the joy and enthusiasm the students have to help with this program is inspiring. I just love doing what I do.”

“With any disability there can be a lack of understanding. Here, with Project Unify, there is an understanding. It’s heartwarming to see the genuine caring, encouragement and acceptance these students all have for one another. It’s very powerful,” said Lavoie.

Some of the other programs that Project Unify has been involved with are the Volleyball Marathon, Halloween Party, Fun Run, Locker Decoration and more. The student volunteers seem to work well together, have great ideas and do whatever is needed to execute them.

“What I appreciated about the idea of Project Unify is that it should not only be about Special Olympics, it could be all year long with so many different activities,” said Co-advisor Lisa Klein. “Our first tier goal is to have activities be inclusive. The collaborative and the TLC are the most obvious students to include. However, my goal is to include all students as there might be students who are lonely or just need help, where it’s not obvious.”

Trottier student, Gabby Brudner, designed the Project Unify t-shirts. Another student, Jared Lipkin, designed the website and worked with the technical specialist to link it to the school’s website.

“All of us here at Trottier have helped to create a climate that is welcoming and embracing to all of our students. Project Unify has become an organized student-run club that we are all passionate about,” said Lavoie.

Tess Scearbo and Kendall Sommers lead the Project Unify meeting May 5.

Photos/Nance Ebert

Southborough – Girl Scout Troop 89255 will hold a town-wide community service event for Girl Scouts to make blankets for children in a women and children’s shelter, ending in a create-your-own sundae party. The event will be held Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Mark’s Parish Hall, 27 Main St., Southborough. All Southborough Girl Scouts are invited, but Daisy and Brownie troops will need one parent chaperone for every four girls. (This is a Girl Scout only event. Siblings aren’t included.) Please bring new or gently used craft kits or supplies to donate.

The event is part of Troop 89255’s bronze award project. The fifth-graders are looking for ways to offer support for homeless children. The blankets they are making at this event will be given to children in shelters to use for comfort and security.

For more information, contact troop leader Amy Yazdani at Yazdanifamily@yahoo.com.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Julia Howard (center) sings Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” with Dan McDonald on drums and Nate Scaringi on guitar. Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Northborough/Southborough – On May 11, the Algonquin Regional High School chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society presented 19 acts featuring vocalists and musicians in its eighth annual Open Mic Night with some new twists. For the first time, the event was moved from a coffeehouse setting in the school cafeteria to its JFK Auditorium to accommodate a larger audience.

Also, the fundraiser helped a different benefitting charity. In its first seven years, proceeds went to the Dennis Wrenn Memorial Scholarship Fund. Wrenn was the Tri-M faculty advisor, and chair of the fine and performing arts department, who passed away in 2009 while in Greece with the school’s jazz band.

The Tri-M members wanted this Open Mic Night to memorialize Eric Green, who would have graduated with them this school year. Many of the students were classmates with him at P. Brent Trottier Middle School in Southborough. There, he played trumpet in the Big Band.

A message in the event program read in part, “A Southborough native, Eric Green passed away in January 2012 from an undiagnosed heart condition, devastating the community, especially his fellow members of the future Algonquin class of 2017. A caring and lovable boy, Eric had friends from all social groups. He was devoted to sports, playing lacrosse, soccer and basketball, and played in the middle school’s jazz band.”

Eric also played with the Southborough Little League. Since 2012, each season concludes with the Eric Green Sportsmanship Award presented to a 12-year-old player.

The Tri-M officers shared with Eric’s mother, Suzy Green, their plan to make a donation to a charity in his name. As per her recommendation, proceeds from this Open Mic Night will go to the Bubs Foundation.

According to its website, “The Bubs Foundation’s mission is to awaken in young people a passion for expression and learning through music. To support our mission, we provide financial grants to middle and high schools to augment underfunded programs and to support inspiring music teachers.”

Overseeing the planning and production of the Open Mic Night were the Tri-M officers: Gretchen Forbush, president; Sumati Rangaraj, vice president; Jonah O’Brien Weiss, treasurer; Isabella Montuori, secretary; and Tess Herdman, historian. Faculty co-advisors are Amy Collins and Kathrine Waters.

Lead vocalist and guitarist Alex Ober of the band Parkerville sings Moose Blood’s “Honey.”

(l to r) Jaron Holmes, Devon Moroney, Sai Ekbote and P.J. Greenwood sing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

(l to r) Anna Benatulil, Bridget Brady, Alex Ziada, Sophia Scaringi, Chloe Vernier and Katie Zieminski sing “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.”

Evan Mowry performs a guitar solo in Metallica’s “The Four Horsemen.”

Nate Hall on guitar and David Remillard on drums play Van Halen’s “Ice Cream Man” with the band Out of the Blue.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Southborough – Three evening sessions of a program known as We Honor Veterans will be presented this summer at the Southborough Library. This program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and Veterans Administration is designed to meet the unique needs of terminally-ill military veterans.

Men and women who have served in the military during any era including peacetime, as well as veterans’ family members and caregivers are welcomed to attend. Also invited are veterans seeking volunteer opportunities.

The first session, scheduled for Thursday, June 22, at 7 to 8:30 p.m., will focus on the value of veteran hospice patients interacting with veteran volunteers. Facilitating each session will be the Rev. Donna Vuilleumier, spiritual counselor and bereavement coordinator for Kindred Hospice in Marlborough.

“Regardless of the branch or era in which they served in the military, there’s a common language and bond,” she said. “Stoicism comes from the military, which all veterans understand. It can also be a hurdle toward the end of life because all of a sudden you are having to accept help and support. Another veteran can help them because they also understand that stoicism.”

Veterans interested in meeting with a veteran in hospice care are trained by the agency’s manager of volunteer services. Visits to veteran hospice patients are made at residences, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

“Volunteers are trained how to handle situations and learn what it’s like to visit with someone toward the end of their life,” Vuilleumier explained. “The unique layer is that the veteran who is volunteering with a hospice patient is coming in with the same experience. They already speak so much of the same language.”

The second session, titled Veterans’ Issues at the End of Life,” will take place Thursday, July 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Where people served and what era makes a difference as to how the end of their life can be,”

Vuilleumier said. “We’ve had people over the years who were at Pearl Harbor, who were part of the first troops to discover that the concentration camps were not just a rumor; they were a fact. Then they come home and there’s a tickertape parade. They can’t talk about what they’ve seen. They put it in mental box and it stays there.”

Kindred Hospice cares for patients age 21 and over. Their patients served during eras up to the Vietnam War, Vuilleumier noted.

“I recently did a service for a Vietnam veteran,” she relayed. “Some people there said that it was the first time they had ever been thanked for their service. They had to hide that they were a Vietnam veteran.”

Vuilleumier emphasized that people who served during peacetime should receive the same attention as veterans of conflicts.

“They were on guard, waiting and looking at all times for something to happen,” she said. “That had its own stresses.”

At the third session, Thursday, Aug. 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the DVD “Wounded Warrior: Their Last Battle” will be screened followed by a discussion. It will be an opportunity for veterans to candidly discuss their experiences while serving.

“They have seen some gruesome things and may not have always been able to speak about it,” Vuilleumier said. “They need to make peace with it at the end of their life.”

The Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate Frederick M. Scott V with President Donald Trump
Photo/submitted

Scott receives commission from President Trump

Southborough – Frederick M. Scott V (Rick) graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on May 17 with a Bachelor of Science degree in government with a concentration in public policy and law, and a commission as an ensign in the United States Coast Guard. Scott is now assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba WMEC 907 as a deck watch officer in Boston.

While at the academy, Scott served as president of the class of 2017, was an undergraduate fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in Washington, DC, served as president of the USCGA Glee Club, was selected to be a member of the Idlers, the Academy’s all men cappella ensemble, and played hockey for the academy. He was the recipient of the 2017 Alexander Hamilton Award given by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to the cadet who has the most outstanding Senior Thesis Capstone Project/Directed Study in Public Policy or Government. Scott has also been inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.

Scott is the son of Laura M. Scott of Southborough and Frederick M. Scott IV of Sudbury, and the grandson of Patricia C. Scott of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Frederick M. Scott III of Boyton, Fla., and Janet Bancroft Marchetti of Miami Shores, Fla., and the late Pietro V. Marchetti formerly of Richmond, Va. Scott attended the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Ga., as part of the USCGA Scholars Program and was a 2012 graduate of Worcester Academy.

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer

Sia (left) and Simi Gandhi
Photo/Nance Ebert

Southborough – Twin sisters Sia and Simi Gandhi are on a mission to help solve the problem of hunger with a program that they recently implemented in the Margaret A. Neary School called “Give Back with a Snack.”

Both 11-year-olds are sensitive to those in their community and beyond that don’t have enough to eat. Their hope is to have the fourth-graders continue the program at the school once they enter the middle school. They would love to introduce it there as well.

“We both noticed a lot of people were throwing away uneaten and unopened food like crackers, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, raisins and more. We were thinking about how people who don’t have enough to eat or are struggling could be helped by some food donations,” said Sia.

Their program began right before February vacation. A bin was placed in the cafeteria and after each lunch period, the students know that they should place any non-perishable food items inside. Once the bin is full, the food gets donated to the local food pantry at the Pilgrim Congregational Church.

“Every day there are several items that are donated in the bin. The lunch ladies bring the bin out and once it’s full, me, Sia and my mom bring it to the food pantry,” said Simi.

Simi gave the project its name and thought it would be easy to remember. At first she wanted to call it the “Helping Hands Bin” but soon realized that the name was an actual organization and changed it to “Give Back with a Snack.”

“We thought about the mission and it really is about giving back to the community so the new name was perfect. We are helping a lot of people and it really doesn’t take much extra time or effort,” said Simi.

“We worked together with Principal Valenti and Kyle Parsons to pass the idea and they were very enthusiastic with our project. Mr. Valenti also volunteered to bring the donated bin items to the pantry if I was unable to do so,” said Nital Gandhi, Sia and Simi’s mother.

Sia gave a presentation about food waste and bringing awareness to changing wasteful habits. She spoke about this during one of the school’s Friday meetings.

“People still die from hunger and there are many things that we can do to help. One of the things is to donate uneaten food to the food pantry. Many people don’t stop and think about others who are hungry and don’t get enough to eat,” said Sia.

The girls have been pleasantly surprised with the amount of non-perishable food being donated.

“This was their idea and I am really proud of my girls,” said Nital Gandhi. “If we all do what we can to help, we will have good results.”

Southborough —  The Southborough Police Department recently added a prescription drug drop box at their station at 19 Main Street, Southborough in an effort to offer citizens a safe way to dispose of unwanted medication.

Citizens can anonymously drop off unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs at any time. The drop box is open 24 hours per day and is located in the lobby of the Southborough Police Station.

By Tom Joyce, Contributing Writer

Matt Trehub. Photo/submitted

Southborough – His college baseball season might be over, but Matt Trehub has plenty of baseball left in him this year.

The Southborough native and rising sophomore at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., is continuing to improve his game as a member of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League this summer.

After one of the first team practices at school this past season, Trehub spoke to his coaches, who let him know there was an opportunity for him to play for the Sharks. Trehub then briefly discussed the opportunity with his parents and proceeded to accept the offer.

“I think it’s huge coming off your first year in college,” he said of playing in the Futures League. “It’s a little more relaxed here and being a local guy, I’ve come to some games in this league to watch some older friends play. It’s cool now to be the one playing here.”

Thanks to his advanced bat, Trehub was able to work his way into his school’s lineup this past spring, but it was not where he was used to playing. Growing up, Trehub was a catcher, but he spent the spring primarily manning first base – although he made a handful of appearances behind the plate.

“First base was a little new this year,” he reflected. “I had played it a little bit for my club teams in past summers, but this was the first time I really learned the position and played it in bulk. It was good. In college, a big thing is versatility, so it’s good to be able to help the team and to go out and play somewhere.”

This summer, Trehub is listed as a catcher/first baseman on the Sharks roster and anticipates splitting reps at the two positions. After all, that is probably what he is going to do at school next spring.

“Next year, I think there’s an opportunity to do some more catching at school, so it’s absolutely a good thing to be able to come here and get some reps behind the plate and to keep playing first base,” he said. “It’s definitely good to freshen up in both spots.”

In addition to the work in the field, Trehub said he is excited to face a wide array of pitchers he otherwise would not normally face in the spring. Plus, he sees the extra plate appearances as a way to build more experience and to become more comfortable against college pitching.

“It’s a little bit of an adjustment going from the metal bats to the wood bats,” he said. “I’m getting out here and getting more at-bats, managing the swing and fine tuning the swing. It’s a good opportunity here in the summer.”

Often freshmen struggle to find playing time at their respective schools, but Trehub was able to handle competing against Division 1 pitching. During the spring, he played in 48 games and among those, he made 32 starts. In 114 at-bats, he hit .237 with two home runs and a .310 on-base percentage. Defensively, he posted a .984 fielding percentage.

“I worked with my coaches behind the scene a little bit before games and after practices,” he said, explaining how he was ready to compete at the Division 1 level as a freshman. “It was about fine-tuning my swing and working through the mental side of an at-bat. You’re just looking for your spot where you can get your pitch, be aggressive and do some damage with it.”

Southborough

Thursday, June 8

12:25 a.m. A motorist from Boston, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

12:54 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked at a Turnpike Road business. The officer advised that the vehicle and the operator both checked out ok.

7:25 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Southville Road residence.

8:35 a.m. Officers investigated a three car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

10:49 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Pine Hill Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

3:27 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a St. Martin Drive business.

3:58 p.m. Officers assisted with a civil dispute at a Southville Road business. The responding officer was able to mediate the situation and keep the peace.

5:23 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Framingham Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

Friday, June 9

5:34 a.m. A motorist from Hudson was issued a Criminal Application for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

8:03 a.m. An officer assisted a town resident with a civil issue at the police station.

11:24 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:08 p.m. Officers investigated a motor vehicle vs deer accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:28 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

12:34 p.m. Officers investigated a three car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

2:37 p.m. An officer assisted with a civil dispute at a Marlboro Road residence.

3:49 p.m. An officer assisted with an animal control incident on Pine Hill Road.

4:25 p.m. A motorist from Clinton, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Registration and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

5:20 p.m. Officers responded to Marlboro Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

6:21 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

6:29 p.m. An officer checked on an individual walking on Turnpike Road. The officer reported back that everything checked out ok.

9:36 p.m. A town resident reported a lost wallet at the police station.

9:44 p.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious vehicle parked in the lot of the MBTA station. The officer reported back that the vehicle checked out ok.

11:30 p.m. An officer checked on two individuals walking through the Finn School parking lot. The officer reported back that the individuals checked out ok.

Saturday, June 10

7:27 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Carriage Hill Circle residence.

11:08 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Marlboro Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:28 p.m. Officers investigated a traffic complaint on Boston Road.

1:12 p.m. An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Marlboro Road.

3:26 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

4:30 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

4:57 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Marlboro Road.

5:23 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Liberty Drive residence.

5:54 p.m. An officer took a report of a found credit card on Stub Toe Lane.

6:03 p.m. An officer responded to Garrison Lane to investigate a report of suspicious activity in the area. The responding officer located the involved parties and they were asked to leave the area.

6:18 p.m. Officers responded Framingham Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

6:43 p.m. An officer took a report of suspicious activity at a Rock Spring Lane residence.

6:59 p.m. An officer took a report of illegal dumping at a Constitution Drive residence.

7:51 p.m. Arrested, Carter Maddox of Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA. Mr. Maddox was charged with Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, as well as an active arrest warrant out of Worcester District Court.

8:35 p.m. An officer assisted a town resident with a civil issue at the police station.

Sunday, June 11

12:10 a.m. An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Marlboro Road.

2:44 a.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

11:01 a.m. An officer investigated a report of a possible larceny from a Main Street business.

1:01 p.m. A medical was reported at a Parkerville Road residence.

3:51 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Metcalf Lane residence.

4:20 p.m. Officers investigated a second burglar alarm at the Metcalf Lane residence.

6:23 p.m. A medical was reported at a Mitchell Street residence.

9:19 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a tree limb down on Parmenter Road.

11:49 p.m. An officer investigated a burglar alarm at the Finn School on Richards Road.

Monday, June 12

12:09 a.m. CSX was contacted after an officer investigated a report of malfunctioning train signal lights on Central Street.

12:36 a.m. A large tree limb was reported and removed from Flagg Road.

6:07 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

8:22 a.m. A bicycle was found and returned to the owner on Deerfoot Road.

9:39 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:57 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

11:21 a.m. Unregistered solicitors were reported at a Main Street business.

12:8 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

2:24 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Southville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

2:31 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Marlboro Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

3:20 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Ledge Hill Road residence.

4:32 p.m. A Southville Road resident reported that their mailbox was run over at some point over the weekend. The responding officer took a report on the incident.

4:41 p.m. A wallet was found and turned in at the police station.

9:12 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Marlboro Road.

10:19 p.m. An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity at a Northboro Road business.

Tuesday, June 13

1:01 a.m. An officer investigated a suspicious motor vehicle parked at a Northboro Road business. The officer reported back that the vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

1:08 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

3:42 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

8:20 a.m. Officers investigated a four car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:40 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:59 a.m. An officer assisted the Fire Department with a fire alarm investigation at the Mary Finn School.

1:55 p.m. An officer assisted the Fire Department with a fire alarm investigation at a Wolfpen Lane residence.

5:43 p.m. Officers investigated a three car, motor vehicle accident on Oak Hill Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

6:50 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a possible missing person from a William Onthank Lane residence. The individual was located later in the day.

9:47 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:02 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

To the Editor:

Shattuck Pharmacy is the most important experience I have had in my life.  My name is Jeremy Spiewak, and I grew up in Northborough playing jazz trumpet with local greats such as Brent Ferguson and the late Dennis Wrenn.  During my high-school experience at Algonquin, music was my life.  Amidst all of this music making, Paul Shattuck found me working at the Victory grocery store and asked me to help him find some onion crisp toppers.  Little did I know how this interaction would be a pivotal moment in my life.  Soon thereafter, he offered me employment.  I didn’t quite realize at the time that this offer was the chance to be part of something amazing. Thankfully, I accepted the position and began a journey that would transform me from a quiet band geek to a knowledgeable pharmacist with a life’s mission and purpose: to care for others in my community.

Paul’s attention to his patients and customers was unparalleled.  He bowed to no corporate headquarters and treated everyone as a friend rather than as a statistic.  He was kind, helpful, and truly caring.  As Paul mentored me, he encouraged me to become excited with and stay up to date in the many areas of pharmacy practice.

At the time I graduated with my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, Shattuck Pharmacy was not able to hire an additional pharmacist.  I searched for a company whose values closely align with the values I cherish most.  I am grateful to be in my hometown area at a community pharmacy located at the Southborough Medical Group on 24 Newton St. in Southborough.  I am very proud to call Paul Shattuck one of my closest friends, and to have served alongside him at Shattuck Pharmacy.  While the closing of Shattuck Pharmacy is truly a loss for our community, I am grateful to have found a location that allows me to practice as Paul taught, and to continue to care for many of Shattuck Pharmacy’s patients and friends.

Jeremy Spiewak,

Southborough

Eric Green. Photos/submitted

Southborough – On June 11, the Southborough Little League (SLL) officially renamed their marquee field, formerly Majors Field, as Eric Green Memorial Field. Eric was 12-year-old Southborough resident and Little League baseball player who passed away in January 2012 from an undiagnosed heart condition. This field naming is a fitting and special tribute to Eric and his family and creates a lasting legacy to him in Southborough in 2017, the year that Eric’s classmates graduated from high school. The unveiling ceremony took place following the sixth annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony.

In 2012, the SLL established a sportsmanship award in memory of Eric, presented annually to a 12-year-old Little Leaguer that the coaches and SLL Board members feel best emulates the outstanding personal qualities exhibited by Eric during in baseball career and throughout his life – good sportsmanship, perseverance and overall commitment to family, team and friends.

This year’s recipient of the Eric Green Sportsmanship Award is Michael Morrissey.

Michael’s name has been inscribed on the Eric Green Memorial Plaque displayed at P. Brent Trottier Middle School and joins the names of the five previous winners: James Walsh (2012), Neil Mauskar (2013), Jeffrey Secrist (2014), Andrew Hadden (2015) and Jared Lipkin (2016).

Michael also received a commemorative award with the inscription “Recognizing Outstanding Attitude, Sportsmanship and Team Spirit.” The other finalists were Oliver Christina, Owen Morse and Noah Labelle.

The four award nominees with the Green family, (l to r) Alex Green, Suzy Green, Michael Morrissey, Oliver Christina, Owen Morse, Noah Labelle and Peter Green.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Six-year-old friends Ethan and Sydney Pitcavage wave flags while marching.

Southborough – A longtime holiday tradition spanning over 25 years continued June 29 as young patrons of the Southborough Library and their family members participated in the annual Fourth of July parade. Many wore red, white and blue attire to match the star-spangled accessories provided by the library including American flags, beads, derby hats, headbands, pinwheels, rattlers and sunglasses.

They marched from the library on Main Street, up Common Street past the war veterans’ monuments, then through the Town House. Marching alongside them were Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers and page Kathy Schoener, each carrying a CD recorder playing “God Bless the USA: Kids Sing Songs for America” performed by the St. John’s Children’s Choir. The celebration continued at the library where ice cream treats were served.

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Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Brooke Pitcavage carries a stars-and-stripes wand.

The Carlson sisters – Elly, 2, and Abby, 4 – march hand in hand.

Leading the parade are (l to r) Maya, 10, Lily, 11, and Hannah, 8.