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PAGE 2 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, May 10, 2012 Where is it? “Do you know where this photo is?” Each week, a photograph of an object, landmark or other well-known local item (taken at close range) will run in the newspaper. Readers are invited to submit their answers to Tim Kane at telephone (413) 967-3505 or e-mail tkane@turley.com. All entries must include the respondent’s answer, his or her name, address and phone number. Remember, be as specific as possible! If it is a photo of a building, entries must include the name and location of the building. If it is a close-up of a sign, respondents must indicate where the sign is located and how it is used. Of course, if it is a photo of a random object, like an American flag, no additional information is necessary. The name of the person who provides the correct answer first will be featured in the newspaper. In order to qualify for the weekly “Where Is It?” contest, entries must be received by the end of the day on the Monday after publication. The winner’s name, along with the correct answer, will be published in the next edition. NEW ENGLAND ESTATE PICKERS IN THE OLD MONSON WANTED BOWLING ALLEY • 64 MAIN ST. In The Old Monson Bowling Alley GOLD SILVER ANTIQUES TOP DOLLAR ON THE SPOT!!! NOT SURE WHAT’S WHAT? Bring In The Whole Jewelry Box! We Will Sort It! Test It! Buy It! Including Old Costume Jewelry! TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY TIM KANE Agawam Medical Supply Corp 56 Abrams Drive, Agawam, MA 413-789-1100 www.24-7medicalsupply.com Last week’s mystery photo depicted a bookshelf at Merrick Public Library. No one answered correctly. The hint for this week’s photo is New Braintree. Regional talent show planned July 4th weekend EAST BROOKFIELD - Can you sing? Can you dance? Maybe you can do both? Are you a juggler? Do you love to entertain audiences with your stand-up comedy act? If the answer is yes, then we would like to invite you to take part in the “Brookfi elds’ Got Talent” talent show during the Independence Day Celebration, which will be held the week-end of July 7 & 8, 2012, at Connie Mack Field in East Brookfi eld. There is a $5 entrance fee to participate. Cash priz- es will be awarded to the top talent in each of three categories: kids, teens and adults. Though the event is held in East Brookfi eld, talent is welcome from any of the surrounding towns. Anyone interested in performing please email your name, phone number, age category and your talent, and someone will get back in touch with you with details. Or if you need further information, please email friendsforthecommunity@yahoo.com Is happy to announce that as of May 1, 2012 we are now accepting the Fallon Community Health Plan Act Now While Prices Are Still High! Old Musical Instruments, Miltary Items & Coins OPEN DAILY 413-267-3729 NO APPT. NECESSARY BOWLING ALLEY • 64 MAIN ST. Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Notebook -BROOKFIELD- By Jennifer Grybowski Turley Publications Reporter At the May 8 Board of Selectmen meeting, the board welcomed Nicholas Thomo for his fi rst meeting. He won his seat May 7 in the Annual Town Election, replacing Peter O’Connell who did not run for re-election. The board voted Stephen Comtois as chair, Thomo as vice-chair and Rudy Heller as clerk. Common goals Banister Common/Mall Committee members Kathleen Wilde and Ron Couture approached the board to give an overview of what their committee had done so far, what it hoped to do, and to ask for the board’s support in beginning discussions with MassDOT initiating a traffi c study of the north end of the common/mall. Wilde explained that the committee was formed in 2009, a comprehensive plan was professionally designed in 2011 and a survey of the area was completed in 2012. “We’re hoping now it’s time for us to begin working on some of the visual improvements, but this is going to take time - probably years - to be completed,” she said. Wild presented the results of a survey taken at last year’s Apple Country Fair, and they showed people would like to see additional trees and benches, the removal of overhead wires, period style lighting, the moving of gazebo, a sidewalk (brick or brick-like) around the perimeter and for traffi c to be slowed down. Another sensitive issue is the area between the mall and the triangle on Route 9 the garden club takes care of. Wild said most people see that as an accident waiting to happen. “We know this is going to be a major part of the preservation plan,” she said. Couture said that the town’s common is the only real historic landscape left in town besides the cemetery and that with towns losing their commons, Brookfi eld should keep theirs intact because it is such an agrarian town. “It really should be saved as much as possible,” he said. “It would be nice to keep one piece of land that really says, ‘New England.’ We need discussions about options of what can happen here.” The board agreed to draft a letter to PHONE 413.967.3505 Fax: 413.967.6009 EMAIL Advertising Sales Jack Haesaert jhaesaert@turley.com Tim Mara tmara@turley.com Office Manager Pam Moen pmoen@turley.com Editor Tim Kane tkane@turley.com WEB www.quaboagcurrent.com www.tantasquatowncommon.com @QuaboagCurrent TownCommonNewspapers The Quaboag Current and Town Common newspapers are published by Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com the MassDOT. CORRECTION Warrant worry Two errors accidentally appeared in our Brookfi eld election profi les last week. Under candidate James Cooke’s bio, he actually responded as “none” when asked which politicians he admired most. Cooke has served on the Tantasqua School Committee for nine years. FOR RENT Quabbin Estates 41 Church Lane Wheelwright, MA 01094 Accepting applications for immediate openings. Handicap accessible unit available.The apartment features - w/w carpeting, kitchen appliances, maintenance coverage, laundry facilities. We specialize in Senior Housing and “Barrier Free” accessible units. Rent is $615/mo. or 30% of adjusted income, whichever is greater. RD regulations. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 413-477-6496 TDD (800)439-2379 Bylaw Committee members Michael Seery, Cindy Mundell and Barbara Wilson approached the board to ask that proposed bylaws they submitted be put on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The warrant had already been closed, but committee members were upset that the articles weren’t placed for voters to decide on. “I see this happening all the time,” Wilson said. “Why wasn’t this put on and brought to the people?” Mundell, who is also on the Advisory Committee, said she would like to see every article submitted for the warrant, not just the ones that selectmen decide will be placed. One of the bylaws in question Tuesday night, to print and mail copies of the ATM warrant to each town resident at least 10 days in advance, garnered some contentious discussion. “This is all about transparency,” Seery said. Comtois and Heller said they couldn’t support nearly $2,500 being spent on the mailings, especially when many of them simply ended up in the trash at the post offi ce. Currently, the warrant is posted on the web page, in three different places in town, at town hall and is e-mailed out. “It gives people the advantage to be able to go over articles before they hit town meeting,” she said. Thomo said he thought it was good idea to mail them out. “The more information people have the better,” he said. “I think knowledge is more important than money.” Comtois and Heller were also concerned that the warrant would not be ready in time if they re-opened it and added items, as the warrant had already been sent to Town Counsel for review and was scheduled to go to the printer Wednesday morning. Ultimately, the board decided to place the items on the warrant if it was determined there would be enough time to do so. In other news The board authorized Treasurer Sheila Frangiamore to solicit bond request proposals from certain banks to consolidate the town’s debt service under a lower rate. NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement.
YOUR LOCAL ✓ A weekly source to local happenings. Send all community calendar items to the editor at tkane@turley.com, or through regular mail at 80 Main St., Ware, MA 01069. Final deadline for all calendar submissions is Friday at noon the week before intended publication. CURRENT EVENTS Compiled by Tim Kane tkane@turley.com THE WEEK AHEAD AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, May 10 from 2- 5 p.m. Sponsored by the North Brookfi eld National Honor Society. To make an appointment please call (508) 867-7131 or email: fomalley@ nbschools.org. Bring ID when you donate. Most medicines are OK. DESTINY AFRICA CHILDREN’S CHOIR returns to Sturbridge. Free concert as part of the 2012 Rhythms of Life tour, sharing their passion for lively singing, creative African dance and drums on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Worship Center, 9 Mashapaug Road. Call 508-347-9642. An offering will be taken to support this work. FOUR MEN, ONE CALLING: To serve and protect. As law enforcement offi cers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confi dent and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. Come on out as the First Congregational Church of North Brookfi eld enjoys one of the top independent theater releases of 2011. “Courageous”, on Saturday, May 12. The movie will be preceded at 5:30 p.m. by a Pot-Luck Supper in the Church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome at the Supper and/or the Movie. Call 867-8428 for more info. ALL REGION CHORAL CONCERT on Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. with the Elementary All Region Choir featuring elementary students from all fi ve Union 61 schools as well as TJH and THS. Held at Tantasqua High School Auditorium. “Teach Me the Blues”, “Watu Wote”, “The Journey”, “Irish Lullaby” and a choreographed production of “Livin’ on a Prayer”. Good will donation at the door. BROOKFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH CONCERT SE- RIES will present the Worcester State University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Christie Nigro, on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m The Chorale will be performing an eclectic mix of repertoire drawn from Gospel, folk music, pop music, rock, jazz and classical styles. Included in their performance will be traditional Shaker tune, The Gift to Be Simple, Amarilli, Mia Bella by madrigalist Guilio Caccini, Alleluia by Randall Thompson, Lollaby by Billy Joel, Love is Here to Stay by Gershwin, Under Pressure by Mercury/Bowie, Light of a Clear Blue Morning by Dolly Parton, and more. Admission is $10 ($8 for seniors and students), children under 12 admitted free. (Proceeds will help fi nance the group’s upcoming tour of Italy) For more information call 508 867 8806. PALMER AGWAY Brands you trust. People you know. Locally Owned Since 1982. Poly Adirondack Chairs LARGE 3 cu. ft. BAGS Goes to work instantly. 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(102-11948) u ] t w Accepted at participating locations A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, May 10, 2012 PAGE 3 White’s Landing appeals to selectmen for help Looking for support for May 15 public hearing -BROOKFIELD- By Jennifer Grybowski Turley Publications Reporter White’s Landing owners James Correia and Patti White approached the board Tuesday night to again to express their unhappiness with the looming Quaboag River Bridge project. They said they felt they needed to speak to the board about it before the Mass DOT public hearing that will be held Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Brookfi eld Town Hall’s Banquet Room. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and ask questions. According to the offi cial announcement, the proposed project consists of the complete replacement of the existing bridge with a single span concrete girder bridge. The bridge roadway will be widened from 24 to 32 feet and two 5.5 foot sidewalks will be added. The bridge will be constructed using one lane of alternating traffi c and the construction will take approximately two years. The roadway will also be raised over the bridge to improve hydraulics and to improve site distance approaching the bridge. A new access to the boat launch near the bridge will also be constructed. Correia said he wanted to make sure the board fully understands exactly what the state is proposing and the impact it will have on his business. “This is devastating to us, both during the construction and very likely what we’re going to end up with,” he said. “This changes everything for us.” AMHERST/OAKHAM AUTO RECYCLING, INC. USED AUTO PARTS *91 Day Guarantee* ] Junk Car Removal r Free Parts, Locating Service i SAVE BIG! q SAVE 50% OVER RETAIL at Coldbrook Road Off 122 In Oakham 882-5241 1-800-992-0441 “ This is more than likely fatal to us in terms of trying to operate a business here. JAMES CORREIA, White’s Landing owner ” Correia said he had a problem with some of the eminent domain land takings proposed: Three of the temporary takings are going to split up the land in front of his building, and essentially leave the business with no parking for the two years the project is underway. He said if the state decides to rope off the parcels during construction, he’ll have no access to his property at all. “There is a lot at stake here for me and I think a lot of stake for the town too with what some of the repercussions will be,” he said. “They are talking about taking all of my Brookfi eld plans Memorial Day Parade BROOKFIELD - The town of Brookfi eld will hold Memorial Day Parade in memory of Veterans of all wars on Monday, May 28. Men and Women of all Military Services, Town of Brookfi eld Police, Firefi ghters, First Responders, Civil Defense, EMTs, Sons of the American Legion and V.F.W., Scouts, 4-H Youths, Recreation Teams, Students and Parade Units are earnestly invited to join us in a proper observance of this day. Order of March: 10 a.m. start at Brookfi eld Elementary School, 35 Central Street. 10:30 a.m. assembly at Brookfi eld Cemetery, 11:30 assembly at Town Common, MONSON SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC 125 Palmer Road, Monson Heartworm Clinic April 1st - May 31st You are Cordially Invited to parking for two years. This is more than likely fatal to us in terms of trying to operate a business here.” The land taking will come before the town at the Annual Town Meeting in June. Board of Selectmen Chair Stephen Comtois said he is against any land takings, but that it was really up to the voters at Annual Town Meeting to decide. Correia also said the original plans for the project were simply to tear out the deck and re-deck the bridge. Now, he said, because of CSX’s raising of their bridge, the scope of the project has changed and MassDOT now have to raise the Quaboag River Bridge up higher to get rid of the dip caused by the CSX construction. “It’s incredible overkill for what’s needed there,” he said. White said she was concerned about the tight timeframe and the fact that a lot of people don’t even know about the project. “This is going to change the landscape of Brookfi eld and for White’s Landing,” she said. The 25 percent design plan was slated to be presented in the fall 2011 with construction beginning either in the fall or spring of 2013 with completion scheduled in 2014. Now, the 25 percent design plan will be presented May 15, just weeks before the Annual Town Meeting where voters will decide about the takings. A project handout is available at www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway. Memorial Square, Noon dismissal. In the event of rain, assembly will be at the Brookfi eld Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium. All are invited. Parade units please contact Bill Simpson, Parade Marshall 508-867-9233 or email Brookfi eldGallery@Gmail. com. Monday 4:00-5:00 p.m. Friday 12:00-1:30 p.m. No Appointment Needed Call For Information 267-5141 OUR COOKOUT OPEN HOUSE! Thursday, May 24th 5:00-8:00pm at Thayercare at Ware, LLC 40 CHESTNUT STREET, WARE, MA Applications Available Call 413-277-9503 or 413-584-0300 “Home Away From Home”
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