Page 28 Local Town Pages www.hollistontownnews.com <strong>June</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Milford Regional Medical Center recently honored the more than 500 volunteers who contribute their time and talents to support the patients and staff with a luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford. The annual luncheon is an opportunity for department Milford Regional Honors Volunteers at Annual Luncheon managers and administrative staff to show their appreciation and to thank the volunteers for their service. Milford Regional has a total of 501 volunteers who contributed 34,550 hours during the past fiscal year assisting various hospital departments and programs. “We are fortunate to have so many caring and skilled volunteers at Milford Regional,” says Elaine Willey, director of Volunteer Services. “Volunteers make such a difference to patients and staff throughout the Medical Center.” RonsTire.com 635 Waverly Street, Rte 135 Framingham, MA 01702 Cabinet Refinishing and Painting Since 2000 Owner: Shawn Potter Phone: 508.740.6602 Ron Saponaro Tel: 508-872-2266 Fax: 508-872-2011 Email: ronstire@rcn.com Web: www.slppainting.com E-mail: slppainting@yahoo.com Summer Kick Off Concert at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) welcomes Boston’s premiere dance band NightRhythm to headline the HCA Summer Kick Off Concert Friday, <strong>June</strong> 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring a blanket, picnic, and the entire family to this free concert at the HCA’s new outdoor performance space at 98 Hayden Rowe St. in Hopkinton. This concert is just the start of a full summer of outdoor concerts and events at the HCA. For more information, and a full schedule of happenings, visit www. hopartscenter.org/hca-calendar. The Summer Kick Off Concert is sponsored by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the Barbara Corbett Dobson and Dave Dobson Memorial Fund. This is the third year the fund has supported family entertainment in Hopkinton. The Corbett family created the fund in memory of their mother Barbara and her husband Dave who loved music and spending time with family. To make a donation to the fund, visit www.hopartscenter.org/summerconcert.
<strong>June</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.hollistontownnews.com Page 29 One Step Further Landscaping ® Certified & Insured ✹ Landscape Design ✹ Lawn Maintenance ✹ Grounds Keeping ✹ Fertilization Program Dave ✹ (508) 566-9512 ✹ <strong>Holliston</strong>, MA Representative Dykema Secures Spending for Local Projects, Medical Training, Education in State Budget State Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-<strong>Holliston</strong>) joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its FY17 budget which reflected the legislature’s priorities of local aid and public education, as well as continuing to fund substance abuse treatment and support and essential social programs. The House budget provided increased spending on crucial education programs, with a $105 million increase in Chapter 70 funding from FY16, a 50 percent increase in the early education rate reserve, and an allocation of $18.6 million for Kindergarten expansion grants. The House budget allocated $55 per pupil in Chapter 70 spending, an increase of more than $30 per pupil from FY16. Recognizing the need for additional funding to fight the opiate crisis, the legislature also approved increased funding for treatment beds, case management services, and diversion programs. The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services received an additional $28 million in new funding. Representative Dykema sponsored an amendment to secure $50,000 in funding for downtown traffic improvements for the town of <strong>Holliston</strong>. In December 2015, the heartbreaking loss of a <strong>Holliston</strong> resident in a traffic incident highlighted the pressing need for increased safety precautions in the downtown area. This funding will support the ongoing effort of town and state officials to spearhead a construction project that will improve pedestrian safety. “Crossing the street in downtown <strong>Holliston</strong> has been too dangerous for too long,” said Representative Dykema. “I look forward to working with the town and the state to solve this pressing problem.” Representative Dykema was also the lead sponsor of an amendment to secure funding for a new initiative called Operation House Call, a training program for medical and nursing students on best practices when treating patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program, administered by the Arc of Massachusetts, is a voluntary training certification where students are able to supplement their education with a visit to families of children with disabilities to obtain hands-on experience on how to understand and serve these individuals. Operation House Call is currently in place at Boston University Medical School and Tufts Medical School, and the $50,000 secured by Representative Dykema will aid the program’s expansion into UMass Medical School and other Massachusetts programs. Another notable victory in the budget process was the adoption of an amendment sponsored by Representative Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenberg) and co-sponsored by Representative Dykema to establish a commission to study education services being provided to students with low-incidence learning disabilities. The commission will make recommendations on how to better support these students while reducing the high costs associated with low-incidence disability education that too often fall disproportionately on towns. Representative Dykema joined her MetroWest colleagues including Representative David Linksy (D-Natick) in leading the charge for an amendment that would require insurers to cover long-term treatment of Lyme disease. The prevalence of tickborne illness in the region is a serious public health threat, the effects of which often require months or years of medical treatment. The House adopted language to protect access to essential medical treatments including long-term antibiotic therapy. Among other critical amendments, Representative Dykema also co-sponsored an amendment filed by Representative Harold Naughton (D-Clinton) to fund the Veterans Oral History Project, an initiative operated by the Massachusetts National Guard. The project honors men and women from the Commonwealth who have served in the armed forces as well as their families through recordings, documentation, and archives. “Each of the 370,000 veterans living in Massachusetts has a unique voice and story to tell, and we honor their history alongside the stories of those we’ve lost and their families through this beautiful project,” said Representative Dykema. The proposed budget will now travel to the Senate for their version, which will be merged with the House version for the governor’s signature early in the summer. Representative Dykema’s Legislative Priorities Find Home in Veterans Omnibus Bill On Wednesday, Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-<strong>Holliston</strong>) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to unanimously pass An act relative to housing, operations, military service, and enrichment, also known as the HOME Act. Included in the bill was a section that updated language providing a property tax exemption to Gold Star spouses, individuals who lost their spouse in the line of duty or as a result of injuries sustained while serving. The language was adapted from similar legislation filed by Representative Dykema and its inclusion in the omnibus veterans legislation reflects the ongoing advocacy effort of the representative and many dedicated advocates for Gold Star families. “I’m pleased that this update to the Gold Star tax abatement was included in the HOME Act,” said Representative Dykema. “Families who have lost loved ones in service to our country deserve our utmost support, and this measure is one small token of our deep gratitude, sympathy, and respect on the part of the Commonwealth.” The bill also includes increased support for the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke and the Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts, two state-run housing facilities for veterans, expands the Massachusetts Post-Deployment Commission, and includes veterans as a group under anti-discrimination statutes. One important provision of the bill is that it creates a universal preference for veterans in the application process for stateaided housing. Currently, local housing authorities have different criteria for eligibility for waiting lists, and this bill updates statewide regulations to ensure that preference is given to eligible and qualifying veterans. This provision in the HOME Act is similar to another of Representative Dykema’s bills, An Act relative to affordable housing for veterans, which the representative has filed since 2013. “Homelessness and access to affordable housing is one of the most serious problems facing our veterans community and I’m grateful that this issue is finally being addressed in a comprehensive manner,” said Representative Dykema. The HOME Act will now move to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Representative Carolyn Dykema represents the communities of <strong>Holliston</strong>, Hopkinton, Southborough and Precinct 2 of Westborough in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 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Over a thr e w ek period through the mi dle of February, Ashland has received about six feet of snow. Fortunately, the town has the capability to deal effectively with the e fects of the storms, and the sta f a the Department of Public Works (DPW) has demonstrated superb fortitude in executing one of their Snow Story continued on page 2 Hundreds Expected to Attend Second Annual Metrowest Co lege Fair and Career Day Event will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Ashland High School By liz taurasi Students and families from more than 15 local high schools acro s the area wi l have the chance to be armed with a l the information they need as they begin the college search process thanks to the second annual Metrowest Co lege Fair and Car er Day set for Saturday, March 21. 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Franklin Library Invites Genealogy-minded Folks to Join the Club By MarJorie turner ho lMan The night was bi ter cold, but for the 20+ folks who showed up a the Franklin Public Library for the first m eting of the Genealogy Club, it was a time to talk about family connections and countries of origin. Many participants were from Franklin, with a few from Milford, Norfolk and Be lingham. The theme of connections was consistent as each person explained their interest in participating in the group. Linda Batchelder of Franklin noted that she got interested in genealogy because of a relative’s ashes that remain in her a tic. “His name was Bertul—he died during the 1918 flu epidemic— a friend of my grandfather’s,” Batchelder began. “When my grandfather was able to return to Latvia, he wa su posed to take the ashes wit him, but wasn’t a lowed to. They’re sti l in our a tic. We learned that Bertul had b en our grandfather’s best man in his we ding and ma ried a relative of ours.” Each person had stories to share of wha they had already learned in their family research, and a l had mysteries they hoped to solve in the future. Vicki Buchanio, Head of Reference and Public Services a the Franklin Public Library told the group, “I have lots of relations who must sti l be alive—I’ve never found the death certificates for them, even though some of them were born in 1802, so they must sti l be alive!” Among those who a tended were people with r ots in Finland, Poland, Germany, and England, besides several of Scots-Irish descent. Buchanio was pleased with the turnout— she had b en afraid n one would show up. Buchanio has had a long-time pa sion for genealogy Vol. 6 No. 3 Free to Every Home and Busine s Every Month March 1, 2015 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norw od, MA Permit #7 Postal Customer Local Dean College – 150 Years of a Personal Experience genealogy Club continued on page 5 Franklin’s Original Newspaper Since 2010 By J.d. o’Gara How many co lege students can even recognize the President of their institution, much le s are on a first-name basis? Dean Co lege jus turned 150 years old on February 19, what it refers to as “Founders Day,” and today, its students are guided as persona ly as they were a century and a half ago. The private, residential college, named for Dr. Oliver Dean, Dean Co lege continued on page 2 FRANKLIN PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY presents at THE BLACK BOX S E INSIDE 5 W Central Str et, Franklin (508) 520-1600 www.RealLivingRealtyGroup.com Just a friendly reminder that Daylight SavingsTime Change is March 8th. Don’t forge to set your clocks ahead one hour. 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By J.d. o’Gara A times, we hear news reports of a beloved parent with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, who has wandered ou the front d or and into the w ods, or other situations where a child or t en with Autism or a mental health i sue has an unfortunate encounter with police officers who weren’t aware of the child’s special circumstances and fears. In these cases, a li tle knowledge can go a long way. The Ho liston Police Department aims to arm itself with that knowledge and ge to be ter know and strengthen its relationship with the community it serves and protects – and it n eds community response to make it ha pen. In January, The Ho liston Police Department launched the C.A.R.E. (Children and Residents Encounter) program, aimed at helping police gather information about member of the community with special n eds, to help foster a relationship with the community. Lt. Craig Denman is overs e- ing the program, which was officia ly launched in January. “Basica ly, it’ something we became aware of and thought would be beneficial for people in our community, and so we decided to develop and adopt it and get it ou there.” Examples of residents who might benefit from this program include, but are not limited to: • Children or adults with autism • Adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Vol. 3 No. 3 Free to Every Home and Busine s Every Month March 1, 2015 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norw od, MA Permit #7 Postal Customer Local localtownpages <strong>Holliston</strong> <strong>Holliston</strong> Police C.A.R.E. about Residents Is It Spring, Yet? Second Annual Ho liston AgCom Family Event March 22 at Breezy Hi l By J.d. o’Gara It’s b en a rea ly long winter. Members of Ho liston’s Agricultural Commi t e, or AgCom, are asking a very logical question – “Is It Spring, Yet?” with their Second A nual Family Event welcoming the season on Sunday, March 2, from 12-4 p.m., to take place at Br ezy Hi l Farm, 583 Adams Str et, Ho liston. As it did last year, the event wi l feature baby animals and farm-related fun for the whole family, and the suggested family donation, which wi l su port Ho liston AgCom, is just $5. “This is just a fun event for families in town, because the town i so su portive of agriculture,” says Paula Mark, member of the Agricultural Commi sion who has lived in Ho liston for 12 years on land, she says, that’s b en in her husband’s family for generations. “When we got this property, it was inevitable that I was going to turn it into a farm,” she says, explaining, with a smile, that her sma l farm has grown from just chickens to now, b es, alpacas, a horse and ra bit. The 4H leader hopes her place can someday be a place for “ kids to come to reco nect to nature and learn how to act around animals.” Animals – in fact, animal families, are sure to be what Ho liston kids and their own families are going to s e a the “Is It Spring Yet?” event. As it did last year the day i sure to be HPD continued on page 7 SPRIng continued on page 6 Shop Loca ly! Fiske’s General Store 76 Washington St. Ho liston, MA 01746 Phone (508) 429-4041 • Fax (508) 429-1686 Fiske’s General Store ‘MOST EVERYTHING Open Seven Days Join our discount club for great benefits! (20-30% O F ‘most everything for a fu l year!) PLUS BONUSES During March, Fiske’s is donating $ 5. 0 from each new member o renewal signup to The Five Town Special Olympics www.fiskesgeneralstore.net Think Fiske’s FirST Easter Baskets Made to Order! (No Labor Charge) Basket Stu fers Candy Toys & More! Candy Specials A l Month! 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Vol. 1 No. 1 Free to Every Home and Busine s Every Month March 1, 2015 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norw od, MA Permit #7 Postal Customer Local Hopedale Connects By J.d. o’Gara Chuck Tashjian Publisher of Local Town Pages, along with Lori Ko ler, Advertising Sales Manager for the company, aim to o fer Hopedale residents a lot more than the premiere i sue of the paper in their mailboxes this month; they hope to foster a new co nection to their community. “I have b en with Local Town Pages for over 6 years, and starting a Hopedale paper, as a resident of the town for the past 19 years has always b en a dream of mine! With the help of 2014 Hopedale High Sch ol Alumni, Kyle Ko ler, who has b en working for Local Town Pages for the past year -anda-half as our Advertising Sales A sistant, and is cu rently attending UNH, and Tyler D’Urso, cla s of 2013, who we contracted during his winter break from NC State, we were able to make the dream a reality,” says Ko ler. Kyle and Tyler canva sed the area of Hopedale, Milford, Mendon and Upton to spread the word to area busine ses that we were starting the Hopedale paper. They a cumulated contact information and then made a pointments for Lori Ko ler to m et with the prospective advertisers. Within a two-w ek time frame, this team knew tha the paper was going to be a su ce s. “I couldn’t be more proud of these two young men for the hard work tha they put forth to make this ha pen,” says Ko ler. “Also with the help of Susa ne Ode l our Advertising A count Manager for the pas two years, and several existing advertisers, the su ce s for the first edition was even more than we had expected.” Twenty-five hundred copies of the tabloid-sized newspaper wi l be produced each month, and these wi l be direct mailed fr e of charge to households and busine ses in Hopedale. The paper wi l also be available in its fu l format at www.hopedaletownnews.com starting in April. “This paper is to let residents of each town know what’s going on in their local communities,” says Tashjian, who envisions his publication as a way fo readers to stay abreast of a l tha their towns have t o fer, including tow news, nonprofit organiza- No One Can Do it Like She Can The Li tle White Market Wi l Be Back Be ter than Ever at End of Month By J.d. o’Gara Just over six years ago, Tracey Liberatore had a vision for the property she drove by at 5 Depot Str et in Hopedale just over six years ago. “I thought it would make a cute li tle market, and we didn’t have anything like that in Hopedale,” says the Hopedale Mom and 21-year-resident of the town. And if anyone could turn that li tle shop into the kitchen of the community, Tracey could. She’d worked in the f od industry since she was a t en, later partnering t open a pub in Milford ca led “One Flight Down,” through which Liberatore began her pa sion for f od and catering. The Courtyard in Milford a preciated her talents so much they asked her to run its restaurant, and she later came back to lead the kitchen, wi ning the Ma rio t Diamond A sociate and Make a Di ference Awards. Busy wit her two boys, Liberatore started slo wit her new li tle market. Pre ty s on, she built a su ce sfu luncheon busine s. “I think we have a real home f eling,” says Tracey. “It’s very comfy, like you’re walking into your grandmother’s kitchen. It’s cozy, and there are sme ls (o f od c oking).” Liberatore and her sta f c ok a l of the dishes right on the premises. “We do a lot of homemade soups and salads, everything from scratch,” says Liberatore. “We even roast our turkeys here, make meatba ls, and we o fer di ners, including chicken Marsala and b ef stew,” she says. In fact, Hopedale residents and local busine ses have begun to take advantage of the catering options, an area Liberatore is excited to grow. “We do a lot of catering,” says Liberatore, who can provide everything from a simple lasa- MarkET continued on page 2 CONNECT continued on page 5 localtownpages Hopedale 508-473-7939 160 South Main St (Rt 140) Milford, MA 01757 508-528- 3 4 391 East Central Str et Franklin, MA 02038 YOUR EYES DESERVE THE BEST EYE CENTER MILFORD - FRANKLIN John F. Hatch, M.D. Roger M. 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Introducing Our First Edition Vol. 6 No. 2 Free to Every Home and Busine s Every Month March 1, 2015 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norw od, MA Permit #7 Postal Customer Local By J.D. O’Gara Last year, the volunt er members of the Mi lis Cultural Council were brainstorming for an artistic, cultural event that could draw people from a l different areas of the community together, something that was not just sch ol, or senior citizen or music-related, something that drew people from a l di ferent ages and backgrounds. The result? The Mi lis Film Festival. This year, it’s back, and the Second A nual Mi lis Film Festival’s got more su port than ever from local busine ses and organizations. This year’s event, which wi l take place on Saturday March 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. wi l feature 16 films, nine in the adult category and seven from Mi dle Sch ol filmmakers, The Film Festival wi l be held in the Roche Brothers Community r om a the Mi lis Public Library, 961 Main Str et, Mi lis. Garzon a ds, “Through Carol (Ha gerty), an ar teacher at Millis High Sch ol, we’ve b en able to partner with Danie le Manion a the sch ol, and that’s where a lot of these films are coming out of. The festival is ge ting it out of the sch ols and into the community.” The adult category encompa ses more than high sch ol films, however. Some came from adults outside of Mi lis, and this year, prizes reflect a growing interest from the community in the endeavor. “We’ve had 16 local busine ses step up to sponsor the Millis rolls Out the red Carpet for Second Year Mi lis Film Festival March 7 Grease is the Word in Medway localtownpages Medway & Millis FESTivaL continued on page 2 By J.D. O’Gara Over 1 0 Medway High Sch ol students from grades 9-12 wi l “go together” as cast members, dance ensemble, production crew and pit band for the musical, Grease this month, to be presented from March 12-14, at 7:30 p.m. The musical features an a ray of characters, singing an dancing their way through their senior year at Ri de l High Sch ol. The show, with music and lyrics wri ten by Jim Jacobs and Wa ren Casey, is fu l of energy and includes comedy, romance, and the great sounds of the 1950’s. The popula rockn-ro l musical numbers, including “Greased Lightning,” “We Go Together” and “Shaken’ a the High Sch ol Hop” wi l have the audience moving to the beat. “I’m rea ly excited to put on this production. It wa something the students had b en angling for a number of years,” says director and MHS English teacher Spencer Christie. “When the music director (Kendra Nu ting) and I sat down over the summer, we thought it was the perfect fit, the perfect score.” Each spring the MHS Musical presents a fu l-scale musical comprising of Medway High Sch ol students. The MHS Musical a lows students to be directly involved in acting, singing an dancing onstage, playing in our pit band, and various o portunities o f-stage as we l. The cast alone for this productio numbers 50, says Christie, with another 50 students working backstage as crew. Two students wi l play in the orchestra pit, although due to the complexity of the music, “we have hired some profe sional musicians as we l,” says Christie. Lead roles were chosen by audition, and these cast members include both experienced and novice players. “I’ve only ever done acting at Medway High Sch ol,” says Cam Swan, cast in the role as “Da ny.” “I’ve never taken any voice le sons or anything like that.” The role, says Swan, is di ferent from anything he’s done in the past. Da ny is “kind of complicated, he puts on thi show for a l his friends, but when you rea ly GrEaSE continued on page 2 Shown are the members of the Mi lis Cultural Council, masterminds and primary sponsors of the Mi lis Film Festival. The Second a nual Mi lis Film Festival wi l take place on March 7, from 6-8 p.m. a the Mi lis Public Library’s roche Bros. Community r om. From left, Joyce Boiardi, Carol Ha gerty, Jodie Garzon, Peter Themistocles and Michele ke ly. Not shown, Gina Ma thews. SNOW, SNOW GO AWAY… COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY! 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The Common Core uses the Partnership for A se sment of Readine s for Co lege and Car ers, or the PAR C exam, to test how we l students have learned the new cu riculum. In Ma sachuse ts, the PAR C exam wi l eventua ly replace the Ma sachuse ts Comprehensive A se sment System, or MCAS test. Norfolk resident Patrick Touhey would like to put the brakes on the PAR C test and force discu sion of the new standards and whether or not the Norfolk and King Philip sch ols should implemen them. Touhey wi l be placing an article on the Norfolk Town M eting wa rant to remove Common Core and PAR C testing from the sch ols in a non-binding vote. He is also a tempting to get enough signatures to place the question on the ba lot for the town election this spring. Touhey hopes these actions wi l send a me sage to local sch ol commi t es and the State Department of Education: “We don’t agr e with the PAR C testing and Common Core cu riculum.” He wants the local sch ols to return to the pre-2 09 Ma sachuse ts educational state standards. Touhey is part of a group Prominent Naturalist to Visit Community Education Standards up for a Vote at Town Meeting By Grace a len After a tough winter, the community can l ok forward to a w ek of nature immersion that doesn’t involve snow. The King Philip Science National Honor Society wi l be hosting naturalist Brent Nixon during the w ek of March 17 to 24. Several events are pla ned for the sch ols and the tri-town area. Nixon, a renowned science educator, has dedicated his life to endangered species research. Known for his high energy, interpretive science shows, Nixon travels extensively to promote environmental education. In a dition to his research work and publications, Nixon has appeared on TV, radio, and in print media. The Naturalist-in-Residence w ek was the idea of A n Lambert, a science teacher at KP High Sch ol and the advisor for the sch ol’s Science National Honor Society. Lambert had traveled to Alaska on a cruise and Nixon was the naturalist on board. “His pa sion for his work, knowledge about his topics, and vivacious, entertaining, and informational presentation style was what made me think it would be a great o portunity for the KP students and community if we could bring him here,” said Lambert. Lambert believes that when students actua ly m et scientists and interact with them, science becomes interesting and fun. 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O’Gara Chuck Tashjian aims t o fer Natick residents a lot more than the premiere i sue of localtownpages in their mailboxes this month; he hopes to foster a new co nection to their community. Over 16, 0 copies of the tabloid-sized newspaper wi l be produced each month, and these wi l be direct mailed fr e of charge to households and busine ses in the town. The paper wi l also be available in its fu l format at w.Naticktownnews.com. “This paper is to let residents of Natick kno what’s going on in their local community,” says Tashjian, who envisions his publication as a way fo readers to stay abreast of a l their towns have t o fer, including town news, nonprofit organizations, town sports and local busine ses. A companying the news resource wi l be an easy-to use online directory serving the Metro west area. Online visitors wi l be able to a ce s th entire newspaper, as we l as a ce s community links, coupons for localbusine ses and cla sified ads. Tashjian began his entrepreneurial car er in 1 9 as owner of Photosite in Mi lis, later shifting t o fset printing in 2 04. He then expanded his busine s to include the production of local telephone directories in the Dover, Sherborn, Uxbridge and su rounding areas. As a sma l busine s owner, the publisher is acutely aware of the cha lenges area busine ses face in reaching key audiences with their limited funds or vechile’s to reach the whole town of Natick. Local Town Pages has also invited local nonprofit groups to submit monthly news articles and event listings. The publisher also en- By ren e Plant While f od and clothing are a basic n ed, many individual stru gle to mak ends m et, thereby relying on the kindne s of others to help them through their mos trying times. That is where A Place To Turn, a choice f od pantry located in Natick, steps in to help. 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Premier Realtor Team 508.380.9296 | 508.380.19 3 ‘a Place To Turn’ for those in need By liz taurasi It’s b en years in the making, but despite some major roadblocks an delays, University Station in Westw od is fina ly opening for busine s in March. And with it come some big name stores the area has b en waiting for, including Target (set t open March 4, s e related story on page 13) and Wegmans, both of which wi l anchor the complex. University Station, when fu ly complete, is expected to include a proximately 50, 0 square f et of retail and restaurant space, along with residential apartments and more. University Station officia ly opens for busine s in March as we l as 16 busine ses, including: Target, Marsha ls/HomeG ods, Nordstrom Rack, Sports Authority, PetSmart, Michaels, ULTA Beauty, Kay Jewelers, Starbucks, Smashburger, Famous F otwear, Fidelity Investments, Dre s Barn, David’s Bridal, Panera Bread, and Charming Charlies. Situated on 120 acres, University Station, isn’t just going to be a new sho ping destination, it’s also a community. The mixeduse development wi l feature a blend of retail stores, restaurants, recreation and residential housing. The initial residential component of the project wi l include Gables residential, which wi l feature 350 luxury apartment units, as we l as Bridges by Epoch, a memory care facility; both also expected t open this year. Gables Residential is projected t open in late spring 2015, a cording to New England Development officials. A ditiona ly, University Station is expected to have up to 350, 0 square f et of o fice space available. The project has b en a long time in the making. In 2 07, the project was put on hold due to pla ning and financial i sues. In 2 08, Wegmans was held up from coming in after a local state representative ca led for a home rule petition to a prove the liquor license for Wegmans at what was then known as Westw od Station. This ha pened just as the legislature was ready to move ahead with the a proval. A the time, some local representatives were concerned about giving Wegmans an advantage over Roche Bros. Both Wegmans and Roche Bros wer eventua ly able to secure b er and wine licenses in the spring of 2012. Westw od Special Town M eting a proved the long-awaited project back in May, 2013. Developers broke ground on the project six months later. University Station is being developed by New England Development, along with Eastern Real Estate and National Development. “We l ok forward to welcoming local and area residents to this new sho ping destination,” Dougla s Karp, president of New England Development said in a formal statement. “University Station wi l be an exciting new a dition to Westw od and brings together a mix of popular stores, restaurants, housing and more.” Vol. 5 No. 9 Free to Every Home and Busine s Every Month March 1, 2015 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norw od, MA Permit #7 Postal Customer Local Westwood’s University Station Opening This Month Wi l include several new stores, restaurants, and more STaTiON continued on page 2 rendition of Future University Station Pleasant St Auto 1081 Pleasant St • Norw od 3 781-769-00 7 OPEN SATURDAY Fina ly Norw od Has A Motorcycle Inspection Station Gi l olyfuneralhome@gmail.com www.gi loolyfuneralhome.com A Service Family Affiliate of A FS and Service Corporation International 206 Winter Str et, Fa l River, MA 02720 • 508-676-2454 G illooly Funeral Home 126 Walpole Str et, Norw od, MA 02062 Phone: (781) 762-0174 • Fax: (781) 762-2818 Register for Our Next FREE Gift of Planning Seminar March 14 & April 1 at 1 p.m. Please RSVP to (781) 762-0174 by March 12 (for 3/14) and by April 9 (for 4/ 1) Frederick J. 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