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PAGE 2 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, September 20, 2012 EQLT readies trail for fi rst Station Loop Ramble Trail improvements and maintenance worked by dedicated volunteers We Are Open Year Round! 9-5 In North Brookfield Brookfield Orchards Follow signs from Rts. 9, 31, 67 or 148 HAPPY APPLE• By Jennifer Robert Turley Publications Reporter NEW BRAINTREE - Two miles of trail stretches from the former site of the New Braintree Train Station to Creamery Road in Hardwick, owned and maintained by the East Quabbin Land Trust. In 2007, EQLT purchased a three point seven mile segment of trail, part of the Massachusetts Rail Trail, and has since been working diligently to make improvements to eventually allow the whole section to be open to the public. To raise awareness of this scenic and ecologically diverse segment of land and raise funds for its improvement and maintenance, the EQLT is preparing for its fi rst-ever Station Loop Ramble, a fi ve-mile foot race to be held Oct. 14 that combines rural countryside roads with the two miles of trail that is currently open for public enjoyment. The race will begin at the parking area where EQLT recently erected a kiosk a couple weeks back that offers information on the Trust and specifi cally, this trail area. The runner will head down West Road, take a Right onto Unitus, go over the hill onto Creamery Road in Hardwick, and then complete the last one point eight miles on the Rail Trail before crossing the fi nish line back at the parking area. Each mile of the race will be marked, and there will be a water stop at mid run. Entry fees are twenty dollars for adults, with a race Tshirt included, and ten dollars for children under thirteen. Young racers have the option of purchasing a shirt separately for fi ve dollars. While runners of any age may participate, children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be prizes awarded for the top overall fi nishers in both male and female categories, along with prizes for the top fi nisher in each category and one for the youngest participant. Along with the entry fee from racers, EQLT has sponsors who have contributed to the race including Rose 32 Bread, Country Bank, Hannaford Supermarket, Quabaug Corporation, R.N. Glidden Landscaping Services and Turley Publications. While there are some costs associated with having the race, any proceeds left over after these fees are covered will go to set up a Stewardship Fund for this land, assuring that money is available in the future for maintenance and improvements on the trail. “We need to put some more bedding in some spots on the trail, and there are general annual maintenance costs. Having resources for these things is very important,” said EQLT Executive Director Cynthia Henshaw. In order to gear up for the debut of this event, Henshaw and other volunteers spent Sept. 8 on the trail, making improvements. Opening the trail back up, widening it out and removing overhead debris that was APPLES Honey, Maple Syrup, Historic Maps, Cheddar Cheese, Recreation Area/Playground, Apple Pies & Dumplings (reg. & sweet ‘n low), Gifts, Antiques, Collectibles Sat., Sept. 22 & Sun., Sept. 23 Wibble & Friends 2-4 Sat., Sept. 22 & Sun., Sept. 23 Happy Birthday North Brookfield 200th Anniversary 10-5 • Souvenirs will be sold Sat., Sept. 22 & Sun., Sept. 23 Grampa’s Kettle Korn 11-4 Wagon Rides Sat. & Sun 1-4 (All Weather Permitting) SNACK BAR OPEN!! Hot Dogs • Chili • Cider • Baked Macaroni & Cheese Dumplings & Ice Cream 508.867-6858 • 877.622.7555 www.browsethebrookfields.com www.brookfieldorchardsonline.com Wales Irish Pub Music 8pm-12am FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST • 8PM-12AM “MOOSE & THE HIGHTOPS” S UNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD • 3PM-7PM “COOPER JONES” CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! 413-245-9730 16 Holland Road, Wales, MA John’s Barber Shop 16 Central Street, North Brookfield 508-867-2646 HAIRSTYLING For Men JOHN & SANDY INGEMI TOM MILLIGAN Open Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:00-5:00 Thurs. 9:00-7:00; Sat. 8:00-2:00 Closed Mondays Stop By & See Our New Expansion TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY JENNIFER ROBERT Harry Webb removes low hanging branches to allow for safe passage on the trail. hanging low or in danger of breaking were the top priorities. The Ware River, that runs under the new bridge EQLT constructed, also was cleared of junk debris like the old bicycle and lawnmower that had nestled themselves in a downed oak tree. The bridge is a beautiful scenic spot along the trail. “Once you get to the bridge, you feel you are really far away from everything. You don’t realize how close you are to town there; it’s lovely,” said Caren Calijouw, EQLT member. Henshaw also set to work installing the remainder of the nuts and bolts to the curbing on the bridge. “The bridge has been done safely for foot traffi c,” she explained while seated on a lower trellis off the side of the bridge, “but there are some nuts and bolts that still need to go on the outside of the curbing. We want to be sure that there is ambulance access on the trail, and if an emergency vehicle comes over here, we want the curbing very secure. That is where their tires might bump and safety is very important,” she explained. Registration for the event will be held that morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., or you can register by downloading an application from the website. For more information on this event or other upcoming EQLT events, visit www.eqlt.org. 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 Brookhaven Assisted Care 19 West Main St, W. Brookfield, MA 01585 Call Nancy B. 508-612-7525 Nancy O. or Jen 508-867-3325 Check out our website: brookhavenassistedcare.com 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 COME VISIT CAMP ROBINSON CRUSOE in Sturbridge on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. inside Joshua Hyde Library 306 Main St. Filmmaker Bruce Butcher with help from historian Bob Briere is creating a documentary about Camp Robinson Crusoe. He will give us a preview of his work. From 1932 until 1970, Camp Robinson Crusoe was a popular summer camp located on 400 acres here in Sturbridge. The Camp was extremely innovative for its time by being coed, noncompetitive and allowing a lot of freedom of choice. Come fi nd out more about a piece of Sturbridge history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library. Refreshments will be served. QUABOAG COUNTRY CLUB IN MONSON is the site of a Golf fundraiser that will benefi t local and international projects of The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley. The 18th annual event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, followed by picnic-style dinner. Men and women players of all levels are welcome at this fun event. Winners of the scramble will get valuable gifts, but every player will get to pick from an array of certifi cates and prizes donated by members, sponsors and local businesses. The cost of $60/person ($43 for QCC members) inlcudes greens fee, cart, food, prizes and a day of fun for a worthy cause! Registration forms are available online at zontaqv.org or by contacting Deb Wood: 413 323-5775 or DebWood197@charter.net. S.L.A.M. (STURBRIDGE LYME AWARENESS OF MA) will host its monthly “TICK TALK” on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Informational meetings take place in the basement meeting room of the Joshua Hyde Library on Main Street. A negative Lyme test doesn’t mean you don’t have Lyme disease or another tick borne illness, learn the facts. FLEA MARKET AT STURBRIDGE WORSHIP CENTER 9 Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ROAST TURKEY DINNER (with all the fi xings) on Saturday, Sept. 22at 6 p.m. inside George Whitefi eld United Methodist Church, 33 West Main St., West Brookfi eld. Reservations, call 508-867-3002. Cost is $10 pp. THE 200TH NORTH BROOKFIELD ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE will be out on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23 for the Brookfi eld Orchards’ “Pick-Your-Own” Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Afternoon Music, food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Get Your 200th Anniversary Souvenirs before they are all gone. THE WEST BROOKFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING is welcoming the onset of the Fall Season with a Fall Fest celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. featuring a Cookie Bake Sale, Lunch Social, Game Show conducted by a Game Master, Apple Dessert Contest and a few vendor tables. If that isn’t enough a Ham Dinner ($10) will follow at 5 p.m. with vocalist Dave Colucci entertaining. Call now at (508) 867-1407 or stop by the West Brookfi eld Senior Center at 73 Central St., West Brookfi eld. space occupied by the item in the advertisement. See CALENDAR I PAGE 5 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 Over 45 years of service. 24 hour care, medical management, RN on staff, assistance with activities of daily living, activity program and a well trained, compassionate and caring staff. Available in-house: Physician’s services, Pharmacy services, Podiatry services, VNA Nursing services, Hospice, Physical Therapy, X-ray, Lab, EKG, Geriatric-Psych services, Transportation available, Hairdresser/Barber 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
Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Notebook �� -BROOKFIELD- By Jennifer Grybowski Turley Publications Reporter Burner Booster Crowley Fuel Owner Bob Lafl amme and Mark Brassard, territory sales manager with Nelson & Small, approached the board with a presentation about a burner booster for town furnaces. They presented a proposal for installing a new type of burner attachment in the town hall and in the EMT building using technology that has been around for about fi ve years. The burner can burn petroleum, but also biofuel or any combination thereof if such fuels become available and affordable in the future. “These burner boosters have been put into many commercial buildings and has given municipalities and large commercial entities a considerable savings,” Lafl amme said. Brassard said entities using these burner boosters typically see a 25 to 35 percent reduction in consumption. “At $3-something per gallon, the savings could be signifi cant,” he said. A 15 percent reduction in oil costs are guaranteed by the company. They showed several examples of commonwealth departments using the technology and saving an average of 30 percent on their oil usage. Lafl amme said units would cost around $21,000 for both. “We’re calculating 30 percent savings which I think this town can achieve,” he said. “We calculate that within four years you’ll get your money back.” The booster is a modifi ed oil burner, ultra-high-pressure nozzle and pump. The way it works is it pre-heats oil so it is at a low viscosity. The device injects oil into the combustion chamber while elevating pressure turning the oil into more of a vapor or gas, rather than a mist, creating an environment that allows for a more complete burn of the oil. Installation takes under four hours. “These are plug and play,” Lafl amme said. The booster won’t replace the current burner – it uses the existing equipment. Other features Brassard pointed out are: The device helps to extend the life of the current equipment by reducing wear and tear; is portable and can be easily moved; reduces pollution by allowing for a more complete burn. Selectman Nicholas Thomo asked about maintenance of the device. Lafl amme said the maintenance would be the same as any burner – likely a yearly cleaning – and if there is a problem with the pump it can be changed out. Selectman Stephen Comtois and Thomo were both in favor of the project �� upon fi rst presentation. (Selectman Rudy Heller was not present at the meeting.) “I don’t think anyone can argue the return on investment isn’t there,” Comtois said. Selectmen decided to take the information under advisement and consider it when they get the report from the Municipal Facilities Planning Committee in a few short weeks. Appointments Donald Faugno was appointed to serve as moderator until the next election. Current Moderator William Frangiamore resigned because he is moving out of town. The town is in need of a constable and a water commissioner. For more information, contact Administrative Assistant Donna Neylon at 508-867- 2930 X 10 or In other news Comtois announced that after a favorable vote on the Quabuag River Bridge project, the next step is for the state to go out to bid on the project. The town will be presented with 50 percent plans, and then 75 percent plans, with public hearings attached to each presentation. Selectmen decided to change the date of the fall Special Town Meeting to Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Brookfi eld Elementary School. Selectmen made a plan to meet with the town’s fi nancial team to discuss the town’s draft audit report. Comtois reported that the Offi ce of Dam Safety has authorized the town to waive Phase II of the Saw Mill Pond Dam project, effectively saving the town $10,000. Selectmen will meet with the project’s engineer next week to discuss what is next. Comtois reported that after a discussion with Tantasqua Regional Vocational/Technical High School Principal Mark Wood, the carpentry students will be unable to put a new roof on the fi re department. Comtois said he hoped they could do it in the spring instead. Comtois reported that the town received a letter in regards to an Open Meeting Law complaint fi led against the town by James Correia for a July 9 meeting at MassDOT offi ces. The letter, sent by the state Attorney’s General’s offi ce Division of Open Government, states “a complaint is ripe for review by our offi ce when the complainant fi les a copy of the initial complaint with the Division of Open Government, provided that at least 30 days have passed since that complaint was fi led with the public body…Our offi ce currently has no record of a complaint fi led by you in this matter.” The letter goes on to say that the fi le will be closed unless a request for further review by the Correias is made by Oct. 31. New Braintree Library Friends Group set to meet NEW BRAINTREE - The Friends’ Group of the New Braintree Library cordially invites the public to attend their next upcoming monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, (changed from Thursday, Sept. 13), at 7 p.m. at the library. Attendance is strongly encouraged as the upcoming season and events will be discussed and planned. As this group becomes reenergized, they welcome involvement and participation from anyone who cares about their local library. Meetings are once a month and posted in the local area publications. Residents of other towns are more than welcome to attend and become a part of this rejuvenated, worthwhile group. For more information, call Michele Salvadore at salvadorejme@aol.com or 508-867-3985. �� A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, September 20, 2012 PAGE 3 AMERICAN LEGION REMEMBERS 9/11 TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY JENNIFER ROBERT WEST BROOKFIELD - The fi ring squad, in the background of the soldier shadow, reminds us of those who fi ght to protect our freedoms, during the American Legion of West Brookfi eld Post 244 9/11 remembrance ceremony, under Commander Joe Messier. In attendance were emergency personnel from West Brookfi eld, the American Legion Firing Squad, the American Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troop 118 of West Brookfi eld, State offi cials, Chaplains and residents of and local to the town. See more photos and story on our Facebook page this week. Classical vocalist, musician to perform at St. Anne’s STURBRIDGE - A Recital of Songs and Arias featuring the works of Mozart, Berlioz, Barber, Ravel, and Mahler performed by Cindy M. Vredeveld Mezzo- Soprano and Virginia Bailey on piano will be held Sept 30 at 3 p.m. inside St Joachim chapel at St. Anne/St. Patrick Parish. 16 Church Street, Fiskdale. Vredeveld has performed with several choral groups in the Boston area, including the New World Chorale and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. She toured Europe in 2001 and 2007 with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and performed with the Chorus for the Opening Ceremonies of the 1998 Winter Olympics. In 2002, she performed in Benjamin Britten’s opera Peter Grimes at the Saito Kinen Festival in Matsumoto, Japan. Since joining the Tanglewood Festival Chorus in 1995, Vredeveld has performed several solos with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra. These solo performances include Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, Falla’s La Vida Breve, world premier performances of Bolcom’s Eighth Symphony (at Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York City), and most recently, Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. She was the mezzo-soprano soloist for Copland’s In the Beginning, in performances with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, at Tanglewood, and at the Schlesswig-Holstein Festival in Lübeck, Germany. Other 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. 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With the TFC she has performed with such prestigious conductors as James Levine, John Oliver, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Christoph von Dohnányi, Sir Colin Davis, and Keith Lockhart at venues including Symphony Hall in Boston, Tanglewood in Lenox MA, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Bailey also continues her horn performance with the Brookfi eld Brass Quintet, various orchestras and wind ensembles, and for regional pit ensembles. She studies voice with Rochelle Bard and has studied horn with Jean Rife and conducting with James Patrick Miller, Steven Bodner, Charles Peltz, and Glen Adsit. Country Auto Body & Tire Center Featuring: Cooper, Hankook, Starfire & Runway Tires Hundreds in Stock Retail & Wholesale Full Auto Body Mechanical & Towing Service We Fill Propane www.countryautotirecenter.com 69 Donovan Road, North Brookfield 508-867-9736
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