Southborough

Thursday, Oct. 31

12:48 a.m. Arrested, Adilson Dantas of Central Street, Framingham. Mr. Dantas was charged with OUI alcohol and defective equipment.

8:48 a.m. An officer investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the Overlook Drive cul-de-sac. The responding officer reported that the vehicle had left the area prior to the officer arriving on scene.

12:30 p.m. An officer took a report of credit card fraud from a Joslin Lane resident.

1:14 p.m. An officer investigated a report of hit & run accident involving property damage on Turnpike Road.

2:30 p.m. An officer took an annoying phone call report from a Mt. Vickery Road resident.

4:40 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to investigate an oven fire at a General Henry Knox Road residence.

7:46 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party on Woodbury Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings in the area.

9:16 p.m. An officer on patrol found an abandoned bicycle on Presidential Drive. The bicycle was brought to the station and logged as found property.

9:36 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a disturbance at a residence on Mt. Vickery Road. Responding officers reported back that everything checked out ok at the residence.

Friday, Nov. 1

8:56 a.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party in the woods on Boston Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

11:26 a.m. A Framingham resident was issued a Restraining Order on Newton Street.

12:09 p.m. An officer responded to John Matthews Road for a report of a tree across the roadway. The responding officer was able to remove the tree from the road.

12:30 p.m. An officer responded to a report of a tree limb across the road on Newton Street. The responding officer removed the limb upon arrival.

12:34 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party on Presidential Drive. Responding officer reported back negative findings.

12:44 p.m. A resident of Blackthorn Drive reported a possible B&E to their residence. An investigation by the responding officer determined that strong winds had pushed open an unsecured front door. No report was filed on the incident.

4:31 p.m. A medical was reported at a North Street residence.

7:28 p.m. A medical was reported at a Wildwood Drive residence.

11:41 p.m. Southborough officers assisted Westborough Police by making contact with a Parkerville Road resident.

Saturday, Nov. 2

8:24 a.m. Officers investigated a report of a possible gunshot in the area of Turnpike Road. The responding officer reported back negative findings in the area.

12:26 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party on Asaree Drive. The responding officer reported back negative findings in the area.

1:58 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to investigate a fire alarm at a Boston Road residence.

2:53 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a William Colleary Lane residence.

5:20 p.m. An officer took a report of a computer scam from a Candlewood Lane resident.

5:48 p.m. Officers investigated a report of kids using a bow & arrow in the woods near John Street. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

11:01 p.m. An officer on patrol detected an odor of natural gas in the area of Newton Street. NSTAR was contacted and responded to the scene.

11:34 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a suspicious male party walking on Woodland Road. The male party was located and checked out ok. He was given a courtesy transport to the Hopkinton town line by the responding officer.

Sunday, Nov. 3

12:47 a.m. A motorist from Framingham was issued a Criminal Application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, unregistered motor vehicle, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

3:05 a.m. Officers investigated a noise complaint at a Turnpike Road business. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

8:23 a.m. An officer took a vandalism report at Neary Elementary School. Unknown suspect(s) took apart a storage shed on the school’s property. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Sean McCarthy at (508) 485-2121. Thank you.

9:47 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

1:17 p.m. An officer took a vandalism (to a mailbox) report from an Edgewood Road resident.

3:21 p.m. Officers responded to Fisher Road to investigate a report of six suspicious males carrying a rifle or BB gun near the woods along the roadway. The responding officers reported back negative findings in the area.

3:48 p.m. Officers assisted a Southville Road resident with a domestic issue.

4:25 p.m. An officer responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator on Turnpike Road. The operator was located and checked out ok.

5:43 p.m. Hopkinton Police advised Southborough Police that they were receiving reports of an erratic operator heading into Southborough on Route 85. Responding officers located the vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

5:57 p.m. Officers investigated a larceny (of a cell phone) report from a Park Street resident. The phone was reportedly taken by an acquaintance, and was located a short time later. The reporting party refused to press charges after the phone was returned.

Monday, Nov. 4

6:33 a.m. An officer investigated a parking complaint on Pine Hill Road.

8:34 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.

9:20 a.m. An officer investigated a report of a female party walking with a suitcase on Southville Road. The female was located and checked out ok.

2:17 p.m. An officer took a larceny report from a landscaper on Austin Kelly Lane. The landscaper reported that items were removed from his vehicle while the landscaping crew was behind the residence. Various items, including an iPhone and wallet, were taken from the vehicle. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Det. Sean McCarthy at (508) 485-2121. Thank you.

3:39 p.m. A Lynbrook Road resident reported that their son had lost his iPhone while trick or treating on 10/31. An officer took a report on the lost phone.

4:14 p.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Woodland Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:23 p.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from 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.

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer

Co-captain Jack Thalmann (#78) and John Walker (#79) approaching the finish line at the Larz Anderson Championship. (Photo/submitted)

Southborough – It’s a hat trick for the Fay School cross country team which Oct. 23 won the Larz Anderson Championship Invitational in Brookline, Mass., for the third consecutive year. The competition, which featured 200 runners from 12 different schools, covered 2.3 miles on rolling hills and grassy terrain throughout Larz Anderson Park. The win came on the heels of the team’s most successful season to date, as it finished with a 13-1 record.

“For us, the season was more about having fun and improving as individuals than having a winning record,” said Hannah Reid, who with her husband, Will, coaches the team. “We spent a lot of time training on the hills behind St. Mark’s and on the trails along the Sudbury reservoir. It was during these workouts that we had some of the most memorable moments of the season that prepared us to take on our competitors each week.”

Hannah and Will have been coaching cross country together at Fay for three years. The couple, who met running cross country at Hamilton College, married in 2011. When they aren’t coaching, Hannah is the Lower School learning specialist and Will is an Upper School mathematics teacher.

Since they began coaching in 2011 the team has doubled in size with almost 30 students this year. It is, according to Hannah, a well-balanced, hard working group.

“This group knows how to work hard and have fun. Each and every day the kids come to practice ready to take on whatever challenge we might throw at them. And every practice ends with laughter and a group of middle schoolers walking away with smiles on their faces,” she said. “They are an incredibly balanced group of kids and they know how to push each other. We have a very speedy top group, and their competitive nature helps them challenge each other every day.”

“At the same time, these kids have spent countless hours together just running – so they have become best friends and are incredibly supportive of one another, no matter who might come out on top on a given day,” she added.

Hannah said that she and Will feel incredibly lucky to have this group of young, talented runners to coach. In 2011, she said, they had no idea what the team was capable of and were shocked when they took home the trophy at Larz Anderson. Since then, they have had their eye on that trophy from the start of each season.

“The runners wanted to win this championship for the third year more than anything. We had athletes recovering from illnesses and injury on the day of the race, but they still came and raced their hearts out. Many people think of cross country as an individual sport, but this team is a true unit. The runners who competed at Larz Anderson did so for each other more than they did so for themselves,” said Hannah. “Of course we were proud to have won Larz Anderson for the third year in a row, but we were just as proud to be coaching a tight-knit group of young runners who have learned how to support each other and carry themselves like true athletes and teammates this year.”

Members of the team include: Julia Almazova, Ameneh Arsanjani, Sophie Banas, Vincent Chen, Andrew Daphnis (co-captain), Mabel Gao, Alma Hong, Elias Issa, Andrew Laquerre, Mimi Larrieux, Sally Lee, Nick Masri, Ty Mohn, John Namgung, Avery Nasworthy, Ryan Owyang, Alfonso Pelaez, Joseph Ragan, Hope Sanders, Sophia Shaikh, Shivam Sharma (co-captain), Dan Stern, Jack Thalmann (co-captain), Michael Tobin, Noah Traylor, Jonathan Walker, and Daniel Wang.

Southborough - June (Maston) Rougeau, of Southborough, formerly of Marlborough, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Born in Ayer, she was the daughter of the late Winafred and Mercedes (Millett) and the wife of Edward H. Rougeau.

Mrs. Rougeau had been employed at the former Yankee Gift House in Marlborough as a sales associate. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and the consummate lady.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Kathie J. Lilley of Hudson; her step-daughters, Annette Spaulding of Rockingham, Vt., Janet Queen of West Unity, N.H., and June Aleck of Rangeley, Maine; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Her funeral service was held Nov. 14 at the Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery of Littleton.

Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325.

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer

Stephen and Marjorie Coldwell
Photo/submitted

Southborough – For Stephen Coldwell, 74, receiving a brain tumor diagnosis in July has done little to slow him down. Recently, the Pilgrim Church bell ringer, avid (vegetable) gardener and Southborough Food Pantry volunteer has been spotted moving split logs in his yard (to fuel his wood stove) and helping at the pantry’s “Scouting for Food” event Nov. 2.

Coldwell grew up in Framingham. In 1964, while he was attending the University of Rhode Island, his father purchased 35 acres of land adjacent to the Sudbury Reservoir between Middle Road and Parkerville Road in Southborough. Six family homes have since been built on the land, sharing a mailbox and a common drive.

Coldwell married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Dunham in 1967 at Southborough’s Pilgrim Church.

The Coldwells have been active members of Pilgrim Church – Marjorie is the church historian and Stephen volunteered on the financial committee. In addition, Stephen has been a member of the Pilgrim Church hand bell choir for almost two decades.

After college, Coldwell began working at Middlesex Research, the family textile company in Hudson started by his father, Raymond, in 1945.

Following his retirement in 2002, Coldwell had the opportunity to enjoy the things that he is most passionate about. Among them, helping at the Southborough Food Pantry where his official title is “inventory coordinator.” He is meticulous about sorting the donated items (by month, day, and year) and rotating the stock on the shelves to make sure the food items are not past the expiration date.

Coldwell’s real love is his vegetable garden, a tradition started by his father. Once Coldwell retired, he devoted much time to making a bigger and better garden every year – growing a huge variety of vegetables and blueberries.

In June, Coldwell began feeling fatigued. An initial diagnosis of Lyme disease was given in July, but his slurred speech, inability to express thoughts, loss of concentration, and difficulty reading all grew worse which prompted more testing. A CAT scan revealed a Glioblastoma Grade IV brain tumor. After a successful surgery Aug. 15 Coldwell began a regimen of chemotherapy and radiation.

While Coldwell navigates life post-surgery, his family and friends have been diligent about sending cards and dropping off meals. Still, there are some who are motivated to do more, including Coldwell’s niece, Becky Coldwell.

“There are only so many lasagnas I can bring to him, and only so many get well cards that can be written,” Becky explained. “I know the impact that the doctors and staff at both Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have had on Stephen’s outcome. So, a blood drive seemed like the best way to pay it forward.”

“With a diagnosis like this, there’s an overwhelming desire to do something,” she continued. “This is my way to try to help make a difference for someone else in need and the best way that I could think of to show Stephen how important he is to me and my whole family.”

The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital bloodmobile will be coming to Southborough Sat., Nov. 23, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Town Hall and Pilgrim Church, 17 Common St.

Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled in advance at unclestephensblooddrive@gmail.com or 508-709-5330. Please include your name, phone number, email address and preferred donation time. Appointments are available every 15 minutes. Drop-in donors are also welcome. Blood donors should plan to dedicate about an hour for the entire experience.

In addition to the blood drive, donations to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry are requested. An updated list of the most needed items can be found by visiting http://southboroughfoodpantry.org/current-needs.html.

“Thanksgiving is a time of sharing and being thankful for all that we have,” Becky said. “And what better way is there to spend your time during the Thanksgiving season than by donating your blood to benefit cancer patients and a few food items to help your community.”

Southborough

Sunday, Nov. 10

9:46 p.m. Arrested, Helia Barbalho of Worcester Road, Framingham. Barbalho was arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Worcester. She was also charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

9:43 p.m. Arrested, Daniel Kim of Schipper Farm Lane, Southborough. Kim was charged with OUI-alcohol, operating to endanger, speed, marked lanes violation.

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 – The storm that has pounded much of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast has made its move into central Massachusetts, which heavy rains and winds predicted for much of the day. A family on Edgewood Road felt the wrath of the winds early this morning when strong gusts toppled a tree onto their home.  Fortunately no one was injured.

Photos/Tracy Nickerson

John Doyle and Tim Daloisio of Southborough approach the finish line.

Southborough – Over 1,200 runners and walkers started Thanksgiving morning by participating in the seventh annual Gobble Wobble 5K Race and Two-Mile Walk, beginning and ending at Trottier Middle School. Amos Sang finished first overall in 15:30. Lauren Perkins was the first-place female finishing in 18:46. State Sen. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston, announced the winners in several age divisions. A Kids Fun Run followed with about 200 children ages 3 to 11.

The event is a fundraiser for the Friends of Southborough Recreation.

Photos/ Ed Karvoski Jr.

Emma Simon, 10, and her mother, Debbie, start the Gobble Wobble route.

Chris Bertucci nears the finish line.

Runners turn onto the driveway of Trottier Middle School.

Fred and Elizabeth Wilson of Westborough walk the Gobble Wobble Two-Mile Walk.

Taylor and Savanna Dorsey of Troy, N.Y., participate in the race. The two were visiting family in Grafton.

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer

Charlie Sellers, St. Mark’s Spanish teacher and head of modern languages, will be participating in the Outreach 360 grassroots organization again this year. (Photo/Nance Ebert)

Southborough – For St. Mark’s students who will be participating in the “Release the Hero Within: Volunteer with Outreach360” program in the spring, their lives and the children they work with will forever be transformed.

This spring will mark the seventh year that St. Mark’s School has participated in the Outreach360 program in the Dominican Republic lead by Charlie Sellers, head of modern languages and a Spanish teacher. Any student who wants to participate in this volunteer program is welcome to do so. Last year about 30 students went.

Volunteers spend a week in the Dominican Republic in a very remote town called Monte Cristi, which is on the northwestern coast about one hour from Haiti. There is one chaperone for every 10 students and that number is expected to increase for the next trip.

Lauren Sischo, who teaches chemistry and athletics at St. Mark’s, along with Amy Vachris, who works in admissions, were the chaperones last year and hope to go back again.

“With Outreach360, we work in the schools, teach English in the schools, and play with the Dominican children organizing a lot of games. The objective of Outreach360 is to give more possibilities and get kids from Monte Cristi in to college. Learning English is a huge asset for them because the main industry in the Dominican Republic is tourism. This is one of their best job opportunities,” Sellers explained.

Outreach360 attempts to train each student volunteer to be a leader. The St. Mark’s students put together lesson plans and come up with funny songs. Several weeks before departing, the student volunteers are given an introduction to the country, its culture and history, along with tips on how to be respectful of other cultures and stay safe.

“When we go to work with the Dominican children we tell our students to ‘serve don’t help,’” Sellers said. “You help someone who is really in need; they are down and out. In many ways these kids have a lot of things that we don’t. They give just as much to us, if not more than we give to them.”

Ned Sherill, a chaplain at St. Mark’s, found out about Outreach360 and organized the first trip in 2007. He went on to lead the first three trips that St. Mark’s participated in.

“Release the Hero Within” encourages volunteers to help the Dominican children realize what they are capable of and to see what they can do. This has a profound effect on the students from St. Mark’s as well.

“Our students then realize just what they are capable of as teachers to these children. Their confidence soars and they realize that they truly can have an effect on other people,” Sellers said.

In an essay, sophomore Payton Nugent noted how the trip proved to be an amazing experience. He wrote, “I was definitely surprised by the people of he Dominican Republic. I have never met happier people in my life. They were smiling all of the time.”

Nugent also recalled how, on his second day of the trip while walking two miles to the church, a little girl came and held his hand.

“That was a moment of realization for me. This little girl and I really aren’t very different. We are all just people, aspiring to be somebody and make something of ourselves. The Dominican Republic is filled with these types of moments that force you to take a step back and look at your life through an entirely different lens,” Nugent wrote.

During the week-long trip, students are not permitted to bring any technology, including cell phones. This also has a profound impact. The evenings are spent talking, playing cards, making bracelets, and writing a daily reflection.

St. Mark’s students that have participated have written about their experience in college essays and have gone on to be nurses, educators and more.

“This grassroots volunteer organization has forever changed me,” Sellers remarked. “I get to increase my impact on the world a thousand fold.”

For additional information about Outreach360, visit www.outreach360.org.

Southborough Library director Jane Cain. (Photo/submitted)

Southborough – Jane Cain, director of the Southborough Public Library, has announced her plans to take a position in another Massachusetts community, and will complete her tenure at the end of the year. Library Trustees invite the community to an open house/farewell event Thursday, Dec. 19, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the library, 25 Main St.

Southborough

Friday, Nov. 22

2:28 a.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a report of a verbal argument that had escalated into a destruction of property incident. Responding officers reported back that a female passenger had kicked (and cracked) the windshield of her ex-boyfriend’s vehicle. The owner of the vehicle refused to press charges, and both parties were separated for the evening.

3:28 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Boston Road.

7:04 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

7:49 a.m. Officers investigated a report of an erratic operator on Cordaville Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings in the area.

7:55 a.m. A Fox Hill Drive resident reported an incident of “road rage” on Marlboro Road.

8:25 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road.

8:59 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

11:12 a.m. An officer on patrol removed a large amount of trash from Turnpike Road (road hazard).

11:36 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an Ashley Road residence.

11:48 a.m. An officer assisted a resident at the police station with a report of harassing phone calls.

12:48 p.m. A passport was found and turned into the police station.

2:18 p.m. An officer responded to Woodward School to assist school officials with an unruly parent.

3:32 p.m. An officer conducted a requested well-being check at a Boston Road residence.

6:54 p.m. An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity in the parking lot of a Cordaville Road business.

7:23 p.m. Southborough Police assisted Marlborough Police by serving a Restraining Order to a Southborough resident.

10:36 p.m. Officer assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Saturday, Nov. 23

4:04 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

8:47 a.m. Officers conducted a requested well-being check of a male party on Marlboro Road.

9:19 a.m. An officer took a report of a vandalized mailbox on Newton Street.

10:21 a.m. A Turnpike Road business reported that several vehicles were broken into sometime during the night, and several items were taken from the vehicles. An officer responded and took a report on the incident. The detective unit will be conducting a follow-up investigation.

11:57 a.m. A motorist from Harvard was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to inspect a motor vehicle.

5:05 p.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a disturbance call.

6:45 p.m. A motorist from Millis was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to inspect a motor vehicle.

8:20 p.m. Arrested, Joaquim Souza of Greenview Street, Framingham. Mr. Souza was charged with OUI alcohol, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and illegal possession of a class B substance.

9:24 p.m. Officers took a vandalism report from a Davis Road resident. Unknown suspect(s) had egged the resident’s home.

Sunday, Nov. 24

8:03 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

9:38 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Barn Lane residence.

10:00 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.

1:23 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.

2:00 p.m. Officers responded to Southville Road for a fallen tree that was now blocking the roadway.

2:33 p.m. Officers responded to Deerfoot Road to investigate a tree down in the roadway. The tree had also pulled down some live wires, and a small fire had ignited. The Fire Department and National Grid also responded to the scene.

2:46 p.m. An officer responded to Main Street to investigate a report of a tree down on Main Street.

2:47 p.m. An officer investigated a burglar alarm at a Sears Road residence.

2:56 p.m. Officers responded to Breakneck Hill Road to investigate a tree down and pulling wires into the roadway. A second caller confirmed that the tree was now on fire. The Fire Department and National Grid also responded to the scene.

3:17 p.m. An officer investigated a burglar alarm at a second Sears Road residence.

3:27 p.m. An officer investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

3:28 p.m. An officer responded to Flagg Road to investigate a report of a wire down and in the roadway.

5:42 p.m. An officer responded to investigate a report of a motor vehicle vs. deer accident on Turnpike Road. The accident was found to have occurred in Framingham, and Framingham Police were notified.

9:23 p.m. Southborough Police assisted Marlborough Police with locating a possibly suicidal female resident of their town.

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.

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer

Southborough Nurse Manager Jane Maxim stands amid dialysis equipment used for in-home care through her award-winning unit at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (Photo/submitted)

Southborough – When Southborough resident Jane Maxim embarked on her career as a nephrology nurse in 1974, she worked at a center in Boston where people with kidney failure had to travel from all over New England three times a week to receive dialysis treatment. She was pleased when medical advancements made it possible for some patients to receive in-home treatment via peritoneal dialysis. She knew the option would ease many of the hardships such travel can cause.

For the next several decades, Maxim focused on supporting patients and families while undergoing treatment with the new option of dialysis treatment at home. When the nonprofit corporation, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI), opened a home dialysis program in Somerville 10 years ago, she was chosen to be the unit’s nurse manager.

DCI is the largest nonprofit dialysis provider in the country, treating more than 14,000 patients at 216 locations in 26 states. Maxim has remained the devoted manager at her site ever since. According to the organization, her unit has grown to become one of the busiest home dialysis programs in Greater Boston.

Maxim approaches the large numbers with a large heart. While she hopes for an available transplant for each of the patients, she and her teammates strive to help every one of them have the best quality of life possible while on dialysis.

In October, the unit Maxim manages won a national award, DCI’s 2013 Darwin Peterson Award for its home dialysis program. The annual award is bestowed upon the home dialysis program with “the highest overall quality throughout the DCI network of dialysis facilities.”

Maxim’s team consists of a social worker, a nutritionist, a clerk, and five nurses, as well as nephrologists who serve their current patient caseload of 63. The diversity of specialists who treat each patient and offer support to families is a key element of the unit’s service provision.

“It is an honor to be the recipient of the Darwin Peterson Award,” she said. “It reflects the work of a dedicated team of people which starts with the patients.”

DCI offers a wide range of information for patients and families on the company’s website, www.dciinc.org. From the site, people can access tips on coping with the disease, nutritional and financial guidance, as well as detailed medical information.

After nearly 40 years in the field, Maxim remains enthusiastic about her work. Throughout her long career, Maxim has tuned in to how the difficult illness of kidney failure affects both the patient and family. She has treated patients ranging from very young children to older adults.

“My job is fulfilling for many reasons,” she said. “It is rewarding to see the patients’ progress through the training program, notice an improvement in the health, and return to work for many.”

Southborough – Paul A. Macdonald, 70, of Southborough, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Janet Rae (Smith) Macdonald for the past 44 years.

Paul graduated from Arlington High School, and was a 1963 graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology of Boston.

He worked for several semiconductor companies based in California as a highly respected sales manager for the northeastern United States. He retired from National Semiconductor in 2007.

Paul enjoyed working with computers, listening to music from the 1950s and 1960s, and studying meteorology. For over 41 years, he was a very active member of the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, now Faith Community Church of Hopkinton. He served three terms as an elder, actively led youth ministry, and, with his wife, started a ministry for college-aged students.

Paul will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by his two sons and their families, Paul A. Macdonald Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO, and Andy Macdonald, his wife Lori, and their children, Beckett and Holly, of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Margie Georgianna and her companion Gary Pfeiffer of Meridian, ID, and his brothers, David Macdonald and his wife Pat of Exeter, NH, and Peter Macdonald and his wife Luanne of Tewksbury.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 – 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. (Route 30), Southborough. The burial will be in the Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85), Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. Followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m, at the Faith Community Church of Hopkinton, 146 E. Main St., Hopkinton.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to World Vision, Box 9716, Federal Way, WA, 98063 or www.worldvison.org.

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

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Anna McCarthy, 6, gets a great view of Santa’s helicopter approaching with help from her father, David.

Southborough – Families gathered Dec. 7 for the 36^th annual Santa Day to see the special guest land by helicopter on St. Mark’s School field. Handling crowd control were members of Boy Scout Troop 92.

Afterward, children shared their gift requests with Santa at the Community House, where refreshments were served. Entertainment was provided by Southborough resident Dave Garden of Music Together.

The longtime tradition is organized by Kindergroup, a cooperative playgroup in Southborough. Santa has arrived at the event by helicopter each year except one, when a storm grounded him and he was transported by fire truck.

Santa’s helper, aka Event Chair Pam Higgins, and Santa Claus disembark from the helicopter.

Nate Herold, 4, gets a lift from Santa.

Santa poses for a photo with Cole Triompo, 2, and his sister, Isabella, 4.

Southborough – The Town of Southborough Emergency Services Departments, in conjunction with the UMass/Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough Hospital, will be conducting a hands-on training drill at 28 Newton Street, Southborough (the Southborough Medical Group building) from 12 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

This drill will exercise and challenge the staff employed at the UMass/Memorial suite located at 28 Newton Street and Southborough Fire, Police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), as well as various other assisting local, regional and state departments/agencies (on and off site).

The physical hands-on scope of the drill will entail a hazardous materials incident with a subsequent mass-causality incident and be limited to 60 – 90 minutes. There will be a narrow focus on the pre-established goals and objectives of the drill.

It should be noted that the drill will utilize live radio transmissions throughout the drill. Such communications will be preceded by the statement: “This is a Drill.”

Newton Street will be open to through traffic, but motorist are asked to use caution. When possible, motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Southborough Medical Group will be accessible at all times and operate normally with little to no impact from the drill.

Southborough

Thursday, Nov. 28

6:20 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an Ashley Road residence.

9:31 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Lovers Lane residence.

1:19 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Parkerville Road residence.

2:06 p.m. A medical was reported at a Sadie Hutt Lane residence.

2:44 p.m. Officers responded to a Breakneck Hill Road residence to investigate a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located a short time later.

3:27 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male walking on Boston Road. Officers located the male party, and he checked out ok.

Friday, Nov. 29

1:36 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

1:55 a.m. Officers investigated a noise complaint on Gen Henry Knox Road.

4:43 a.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

10:12 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.

12:29 p.m. A motorist from South Grafton was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and registration.

2:29 p.m. Officers responded to Breakneck Hill Road to investigate a complaint of a motor vehicle driving on conservation property. The vehicle had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival to the scene.

4:54 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a motor vehicle driving on walking trails by Sears Road. The vehicle had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

Saturday, Nov. 30

12:40 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

2:39 a.m. Officers checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Turnpike Road.

4:47 a.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The responding officer reported back negative findings.

6:41 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

7:23 a.m. Officers checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked outside of a Turnpike Road business. The individual was an employee of the business.

8:52 a.m. A resident of Marlborough was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

9:40 a.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint on Reservoir Drive.

10:04 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Marlboro Road residence.

10:33 a.m. A motorist from Ashland was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding.

11:00 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

11:19 a.m. An officer responded to a residence on Ward Road, after the homeowner called to report that their door lock was tampered with. The responding officer took a report on the incident.

12:25 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Brigham Street residence.

12:28 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

1:54 p.m. Arrested, David Lentz of Sarsenstone Way, Southborough. Mr. Lentz was charged with OUI alcohol, operating under the influence with child endangerment, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

2:22 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

2:36 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Nipmuc Lane residence.

6:12 p.m. Officers responded to the Transfer Station to investigate a report of someone jumping over the fence. The responding officer reported back negative findings.

10:30 p.m. Officers investigated a motor vehicle vs. deer accident. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

Sunday, Dec. 1

12:37 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

1:23 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

4:16 a.m. A medical was reported at a Walnut Drive residence.

7:32 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle accident on Parmenter Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

7:40 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.

7:46 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle rollover accident on Framingham Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.

8:00 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle accident on Southville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.

8:00 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Southville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.

8:11 a.m. A medical was reported at a Bantry Road residence.

8:25 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported from the scene.

8:30 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

9:21 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

10:32 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Pine Hill Road residence.

10:45 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Southville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene.

11:34 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

5:50 p.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Framingham Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:12 p.m. Officers responded to a Southville road residence after a resident reported an on-going, verbal domestic at the residence. Responding officers were able to keep the peace, and no charges were filed.

6:19 p.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a report of a missing woman. The woman was located a short time later by one of the responding officers.

6:53 p.m. Officers responded to Carriage Hill Circle to investigate a report the sound of “gunshots” in the area. The responding officers determined that unknown individual(s) had shot off fireworks in the area. They also reported back negative findings.

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 – Helen Grimm Leger, 55, a longtime resident of Southborough, died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 due to complication from A.L.S. Born in Dallas, Texas, she is the daughter of Ingamay (Mugnuson) Grimm Jones of Southborough and the late Richard C. Grimm.

Helen was a 1976 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School of Northborough and earned a bachelor degree from Massachusetts College of Art. She was a graphic designer and owned Latisquama Design for many years.

She was a member of Pilgrim Church of Southborough, and was a very active member of the A.L.S. community, helping others involved with this terrible disease.

Helen was the devoted mother of Linnea, Andrew, and Matthew Leger, all of Southborough. She also leaves her husband, Ronald Leger of Southborough; her four brothers, Harry Grimm and his wife Linda of Florida, Robert Grimm and his wife Stacey of Shrewsbury, Richard Grimm and his wife Kathy of W. Barnstable, and John Grimm and his wife Chris of Southborough; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. A funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m., at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St., Southborough. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The Grimm/Leger family wishes to thank all those kind and caring people who helped throughout Helen’s illness.

Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to The Leger Children Fund, c/o Marlborough Savings Bank, 6 East Main St., Southborough, MA 01772, or A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, PO Box 229, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.

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

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Ford Sanborn croons “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”

Southborough – Guests gathered Dec. 13 for a catered Holiday Brunch at the Southborough Senior Center. Entertainment was provided by the Southborough Senior Songsters, whose performances are produced and directed by Jim and Linda Duncan of Westborough.

In addition to entertaining at the center, the Senior Songsters take their show on the road. They recently presented Holiday Harmonies at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in West Boylston. Among the other venues where they perform are the Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community in Worcester, The Willows at Westborough and Christopher Heights in Marlborough. They also lead a weekly sing-along at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.

Joining the guests for brunch was state Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston.

Marge Carpenter and Bill Harrington sing a duet of “O Christmas Tree.”

Stan Tanenholtz delivers an entertaining version of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”

(l to r) Marge Carpenter, Dottie Clark and Ruth Russo harmonize “Mr. Santa,” a parody of “Mr. Sandman.”

Fayville – Mary D.  (Noberini) Bezokas, 93, of Fayville, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Brone H. Bezokas, who passed away in 1990.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mena (Trioli) Noberini, and was a 1938 graduate of the former Peter’s High School of Southborough.

After graduation, she worked for Metlife of Marlborough until she had her children.  In 1958, when her youngest son was in school, she worked as a chef at Woodward School cafeteria. She worked for the town of Southborough for over 17 years before she retired.

She enjoyed traveling and was very devoted to her family. She was also a member of St. Anne Church of Southborough.

She leaves her son, Robert Bezokas and his wife, Carole, of Southborough; her granddaughters, Lisa Bezokas of Southborough and Bonnie Fiske and her husband, Wayne, Fiske of Northborough; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Kayla Mills and Amber Sestito; her great-great-granddaughter, Lauren Dennis; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Dennis Bezokas.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 4 – 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. (Route 30), Southborough. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m., at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd., Southborough. Burial will follow in Southborough Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Anne Development Fund, 20 Boston Rd., Southborough, MA 01772.

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

Southborough

Friday, Dec. 6

12:46 a.m. A motorist from Northborough was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

3:06 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked in front of a Turnpike Road business. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

3:35 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

5:00 a.m. Arrested, Robert Hogan of Candice Street, Clinton. Mr. Hogan was arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Westborough District Court for operating an uninsured MV, operating an MV with a suspended registration, and speeding.

6:33 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

10:19 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Highland Street residence.

10:36 a.m. An officer responded to a Mt. Vickery Road residence to investigate a report of a package that was taken and then returned to the resident.

12:09 p.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint at a Cordaville Road business.

2:33 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a St. Martin Drive business.

2:56 p.m. An officer took a vandalism report from a Turnpike Road business owner.

4:00 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.

6:26 p.m. An officer investigated a hit & run accident that occurred in front of a Turnpike Road business.

11:11 p.m. An officer responded to Northboro Road for a tree down and across the roadway. The DPW responded to the scene and removed the tree.

11:22 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

Saturday, Dec. 7

1:33 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle accident on Sears Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

3:23 a.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle outside of a Turnpike Road business. The vehicle checked out ok.

8:59 a.m. A medical was reported at a Banfill Lane residence.

1:02 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Mitchell Street.

5:36 p.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Framingham Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:26 p.m. A motorist from Framingham was issued a criminal application for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

8:04 a.m. Arrested, Jemimah Ndungi of Stafford Street, Cherry Valley. Ms. Ndungi was charged with OUI alcohol (2nd offense) and speeding.

11:21 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a hit & run accident on Presidential Drive.

11:44 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of two vehicles drag racing. The vehicles had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

Sunday, Dec. 8

4:23 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

6:27 a.m. Officers investigated a second burglar alarm at the Boston Road business.

2:45 p.m. Officers checked on a suspicious motor vehicle leaving the DPW. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

7:21 p.m. An officer responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator heading into town from Framingham. The responding officer reported back negative findings.

10:48 p.m. Officers responded to a General Henry Knox residence to investigate a report of a possible domestic in progress. The responding officers reported back that the domestic was verbal in nature, and that no charges would be filed.

Monday, Dec. 9

3:33 a.m. DPW was called out to treat the roadways.

6:04 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an East Main Street business.

7:35 a.m. DPW was notified of traffic lights malfunctioning on Cordaville Road.

7:58 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

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

9:26 a.m. Officers investigated a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Northboro Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

10:04 a.m. Officers investigated a one-car, motor vehicle accident on Marlboro Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

10:13 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Main Street business.

10:29 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

12:46 p.m. Officers investigated a vandalism/larceny from a Turnpike Road business. A report was filed on the incident.

1:31 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Central Street.

3:47 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:40 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

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

Friday, Dec. 13

6:26 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an East Main Street business.

7:31 a.m. A medical was reported at an Atwood Street residence.

9:04 a.m. A medical was reported at an East Main Street residence.

1:27 p.m. A motorist from West Boylston was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

3:12 p.m. Officers checked on a suspicious motor vehicle on Carolyn Terrace. The vehicle was located and the operator checked out ok.

3:54 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Main Street business.

5:40 p.m. Arrested, Ricardo Muniz of Main Street, Hudson. Muniz was arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Framingham District Court.

8:52 p.m. Arrested, Francis Mzee of Ingleside Avenue, Worcester. Mzee was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, giving a false name to a police officer, speeding, and an inspection sticker violation.

Saturday, Dec. 14

12:15 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

2:33 a.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road residence for an unwanted male party. The individual was asked to leave the residence.

1:22 p.m. A medical was reported at a Cordaville Road business.

4:48 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

9:15 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a vehicle off the road on Turnpike Road. Officers checked the area and reported back negative findings.

10:17 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road residence.

10:44 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Central Street. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

11:27 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Sunday, Dec. 15

12:01 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

12:40 a.m. DPW reported four vehicles parked in the roadway on Darlene Drive. An officer responded to the scene and asked the vehicle owners move their vehicles.

6:25 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

7:45 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

7:54 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

8:02 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an East Main Street business.

8:59 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

9:20 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Pine Hill Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

10:51 a.m. Officer investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:45 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.

6:41 p.m. DPW was called out to treat the roadways.

10:05 p.m. Officers were called to keep the peace between a tow company/ customer dispute.

10:32 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

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.