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The Voice of Your Community
World Class Music Comes
to Norfolk
By Marjorie Turner Hollman
Norfolk is becoming the
place to be for classical music,
thanks to the hard work of the
Norfolk Federated Church’s
music director, Daniel Dickson.
Dickson, himself a world
class classical pianist and cellist,
provides music for each week’s
Sunday worship services and
has organized a local monthly
concert series offering a wide
range of classical chamber
music. Dickson has traveled
throughout North America,
South America, Russia, and
China bringing classical music
to diverse audiences.
Pastor Scott Cousineau,
a music enthusiast, is excited
about what Dickson brings to
the church community, as well
as the wider community. He
and Dickson talked about ideas
for bringing people into the
church and came up with the
concept of offering a monthly
Daniel Dickson, the Federated
Church’s music director.
MUSIC
continued on page 4
Acting Director and
Long-Time Children’s
Librarian Retires
By Grace Allen
After a career that spanned
more than 30 years of service,
Sarina Bluhm retired last month
from the Norfolk Public Library.
Her titles have included Acting
Library Director and Assistant
Library Director, but Bluhm will
most likely be remembered for
her role in introducing countless
Norfolk children to the joys of
reading.
Bluhm decided on a career
in library sciences while she was
still an undergraduate at the
University of Massachusetts in
Amherst. A French and business
major, she spent hours studying
in the school’s library and was
intrigued by the work of the reference
librarians.
“I was amazed at all they
knew,” recalled Bluhm. “Back
in those days you had to literally
get in your car and drive to a
different library if you needed a
certain book. They always knew
who had what and I was always
very impressed.”
Tracking down information
and problem-solving sounded
like a fun and challenging career
to Bluhm, who went on to get
her MLS degree from Simmons.
Eventually Bluhm ended up
in Norfolk, and found her niche
in children’s programming. From
story hour to monthly music programs
and special events, Bluhm
strived to make the library a
fun and welcoming place for
children. Her ultimate goal, of
course, was to instill a love of
books.
“There is nothing like picking
up a book,” observed Bluhm.
“You can lose yourself in a
book. It’s a calming thing. As
the children’s librarian, I used
to love sharing books with kids,
LIBRARIAN RETIRES
continued on page 3
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especially the picture books. I
couldn’t get enough of them.”
Bluhm has seen a lot of
changes during her career,
but the internet has had
the biggest impact on her
job and on libraries in general.
She recalls attending a
workshop at Simmons soon
after graduating, and learning
about the World Wide
Web.
“We all thought, ‘how
ridiculous.’ And look at it
now. It’s amazing. I just love
that if you have a question,
you can just look it up online.
It’s broadened our lives
and expanded our world,”
she said.
However, along with the
digital age came a downturn
in the number of students
using the library for
homework and research,
lamented Bluhm. This year
the library did away with
most of the reference collection
simply because it wasn’t
being used and sources are available
online.
Libraries have had to evolve
to meet the needs of its patrons,
said Bluhm, pointing out the library’s
new Stuffbrary, a collection
of useful things patrons can
share or try out before purchasing
themselves. The collection
currently includes appliances, instruments,
play equipment, and
more.
Despite the changes, Bluhm
believes the library will always
function as a town’s community
center, especially in small towns
like Norfolk.
“The community is the constant,”
she said. “The library
is still a meeting place, a place
where people gather, connect,
and meet with other people with
similar interests. That part of it
has remained the same, I think.”
When asked what she was
most proud of in her career,
Sarina Bluhm at the dedication
of the library’s children’s room on
October 26.
Bluhm said she hopes she instilled
a love of reading in children,
and noted that three of
her former program participants
have returned to work in the library
as young adults.
“I don’t know how much of
an influence I had on that, but it
was truly my pleasure if I played
any part,” she said.
Kenneth Nelson, Chairperson
of the Board of Library Trustees,
believes Bluhm’s contributions to
the Norfolk Library cannot be
overstated.
“She certainly injected life
into the children’s programming
and I think that spirit has
continued,” said Nelson. “The
programs are still active and I
think in large measure that’s one
of Sarina’s legacies. She appreciates
the value that libraries have
in a community and by introducing
children to the
library you provide something
of value in their lives. I
think that really drove her.”
He added, “It’s fair to
say she was beloved by not
only the children who participated
in the programs
she offered but also by their
caretakers.”
Bluhm also served as the
assistant library director for
a time under Robin Glasser,
the library’s director from
1992 to 2015. When Glasser
retired, Bluhm became the
acting director until her own
retirement last month.
“She was a very able and
capable replacement for
Robin,” said Nelson. “She’s
been a great person to work
with. She’s humble, modest,
and deflects credit to other
people and to her staff.”
On October 26, the children’s
room of the library was officially
dedicated to Bluhm.
As for what’s next, Bluhm
is looking forward to spending
more time with her grandchildren
and hopes to get back into
some hobbies. She will return to
the Norfolk Library, but this time
as a patron and maybe even a
volunteer, and she remains one
of its biggest fans.
“We have a young staff and I
think they are going to do great
things with the library,” she reflected.
“They approach things
differently. They make everything
look new and fresh, more
like a bookstore. I think everything
is going to be good.”
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music concert series. The result
of their brainstorming is the
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Music in Your Neighborhood!”
Dickson presented a solo evening
of classical piano pieces in
October, and spent time prior to
playing each piece helping the
audience understand what they
were about to hear, and pointing
out special aspects of the music
to listen for. His easy sense of
humor and passion for teaching
put the audience at ease, kept
them smiling, and left us wanting
more. Parishioner Jim Lehan
left the October concert shaking
his head. ”Daniel is so good, he
brings such great music to us, I’m
just afraid we will lose him.”
Another parishioner, Nicole
Siedel, whose daughter Catherine
is a piano student of Dickson’s,
commented that “Daniel
has taken my daughter’s piano
playing to a whole other level.”
She continued, “He introduced
Catherine to the National Guild
of Piano [which requires an audition
to become a member].
Daniel comes to our home to
offer lessons, so our whole family
has gotten to know him. That
was my youngest who called out
at the beginning of the concert,
‘Where’s Daniel?’” Indeed, as
the concert was about to begin,
when the child called for Daniel,
Dickson strode onto the stage,
all 6’7” of him, and laughed in
delight with perhaps his youngest
fan, who was ready and eager
to hear what Daniel had for us.
His pleasure in performing, and
warm manner put all of us at
ease.
While Dickson was not an
eager student when he began
his music studies, his father sat
daily with him as he practiced.
“He did this to be sure I finished
my lesson,” Dickson recalled,
smiling. Dickson related that his
parents are still supportive of his
studies and his career in music.
In fact, when Dickson and three
of his nine siblings all received
full scholarships to study music
at the University of Missouri
(they lived in Washington State
at the time,) the family picked up
and moved, parents and all ten
children, to St. Louis. Dickson
and the three siblings had been
a performing quartet when they
received their full scholarships to
study together.
Dickson said, “I never thought
cello would be what I would have
my degree in, but my scholarship
was in cello. I thought my energy
would go more toward piano,
but in the past several years it has
reversed and I am doing much
more with cello.” He continued,
“When I first came to Norfolk
nearly two years ago, we had
an idea for a concert series, and
saw it as an opportunity to give
musicians in Boston a place to
play. But we also saw it as a way
to give access to young families
to classical music, to bring high
caliber musicians to the suburbs,
with reasonable ticket prices, and
easy parking. We could also offer
aspiring performers a chance to
play. I am very happy with the
audience size we have gotten.”
In fact, as Dickson hoped, prior
to the October concert, two of
Dickson’s piano students, Maggie
McLeod and Catherine Siedell,
played some piano pieces in
the church as the audience began
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filtering in for the 7 p.m. concert.
While Dickson has a full student
roster for his piano and cello
instruction presently (in fact, he
has a wait list) he is happy to
refer interested music students to
trusted colleagues. He welcomes
interested musical performers to
send their resume to the church
office (mail@fcon.org ) which
will get resumes to him. Dickson
invites musicians to share music
during regular church services,
and will be planning next year’s
concert series as well.
“We have a regular music
calendar for Sunday services,”
Dickson explained. “The chancel
bell choir alternates with
the chancel choir, as well as the
praise and worship choice and an
instrumental ensemble. We are
not playing for applause during
Sunday worship services, we are
offering music for the glory of
God. It’s different than a regular
performance. I play the piano
for the 3-4 hymns we sing each
week, but of course, I like to add
to the hymns as I provide accompaniment.”
Dickson concluded our conversation
by noting, “I am excited
about the good this concert
series is doing in the community.
It’s enriching for everybody, and
creating another venue for classical
music.”
In November the series offered
a piano trio of piano, violin
and cello, with Dickson on the
cello. On Friday, December 14,
another concert will take place
at 7:30 p.m., a violin and piano
concert, with a dinner at 6 p.m.
prior to the concert. Tickets are
sold separately for the dinner
and concert afterwards. More
concerts in the series will take
place Friday, February 8, with
dinner at 6 p.m. and the concert
at 7:30 p.m. Two more concerts
will also be held: Friday, March
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the community during the holidays.
Sales began the day after
Thanksgiving and will continue
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The Christmas tree sale is located
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Holiday Lighting
Contest Underway
By Grace Allen
The battle for the best
Christmas lights is on! Back
by popular demand, Battle of
the Bulbs returns to Norfolk
this holiday season.
The contest encourages
residents to decorate their
homes with Christmas lights,
with proceeds going to Hungry
for the Holidays, an initiative
benefiting needy area
families.
Participants pay $20 to
enter a home in the contest,
and then the community
votes on its favorites. Entrants
will need to have their lights
on from dusk to 10 p.m. for
public viewing. Voting takes
place thru December 16.
The top three winners will
receive $100, $50, and $25 in
gift certificates.
Last year, close to $1,000
was raised and 100% of the
funds were distributed to
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dressed, brush his teeth and put
away his toys. He would start, but
not finish these tasks, because he
became distracted easily. At first,
she thought he was just lazy, but
very quickly she realized there
was something wrong. The behavioral
patterns of inability to
focus, complete tasks or sit still
for any length of time “set off
bells” in her head. She realized
that something was not right and
he might have ADHD. She didn’t
want to put him on meds and decided
to take a holistic approach.
A dear friend suggested she call
The Holistic Center at Bristol
Square in Walpole.
Within 2 weeks of beginning
treatment, Marla noticed
that her son could sit to do his
homework, and complete the
assignment without screaming,
yelling and tears. Within 4 weeks,
he was completing his chores at
home and happy to do so. Within
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KPHS Faculty, Staff Undergo
Violent Intruder Training
On Friday, Oct. 5, the Wrentham
Police Department and
King Philip Regional High
School held an ALICE (Alert,
Lockdown, Inform, Counter,
Evacuate) active shooter training
session in the auditorium.
ALICE is a training method
that helps prepare individuals
to handle the threat of an active
shooter or violent intruder. It also
teaches individuals to participate
in their own survival, while leading
others to safety during an act
of violence.
These skills seek to empower
teachers, staff and students to
make decisions that could save
their lives.
“Proper safety training and
preparedness are paramount
when it comes to keeping our
students and faculty safe,” Superintendent
Paul Zinni said. “The
ALICE method is the new standard
and has been endorsed by
the U.S. Department of Education.
This training session is just
one of many things being done
district-wide to address student
safety and school security.”
In September, KP High Principal
Lisa Mobley and a group
of students from KPTV created
a video that explains the ALICE
approach. The video, which depicts
students acting out scenes
using the ALICE method, was
shared with all students and staff
at the beginning of the school
year.
“The video was a great success
and the KPTV students did an
excellent job putting it together,”
Principal Mobley said. “It is unfortunate
that in this day and age
we have to teach our students
these things. But if the unspeakable
were to ever occur, we will
have taught them and our staff
the most recent and up-to-date
methods to protect themselves
and others.”
In addition to the high school,
King Philip Middle School has
also taken steps to address student
safety. A video, similar to the
video created by the high school
students, was made by a group of
middle school students with the
help of the Norfolk Police Department.
Two training sessions were
held last month to discuss safety,
not only at school, but in public
places such as malls, movie theaters
and office buildings during
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Happy Feat Fundraiser Donates to Operation Delta Dog
By Grace Allen
On Saturday, November 10,
Norfolk-based Happy Feat Fundraiser
officially presented a
check for $18,000 to Operation
Delta Dog at the annual Walk &
Wag for Veterans, held at Great
Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle,
MA. The money was raised
at Happy Feat’s annual fundraiser
held on April 27.
Operation Delta Dog rescues
homeless dogs and trains them
to be service dogs for veterans
suffering from Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI), and
related challenges. The Happy
Feat donation helped support a
match between Ray, an Army
veteran, and Jonah, his service
dog.
According to Lauren Burbridge,
Executive Director of
(l to r) Happy Feat board members Janice McCarty, Phyllis Govoni, and
President Eileen Stetter present their check to Lauren Burbridge, veteran
Ray and service dog Jonah, and Charlotte Troddyn, development
officer for Operation Delta Dog.
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Operation Delta Dog, it takes
over a year and close to $20,000
to train a homeless dog and
match it with a veteran. This
training is provided free of
charge to the veteran, and would
not be possible without generous
sponsorships and fundraisers.
“Ray credits Jonah and Operation
Delta Dog with saving
his life,” said Burbridge. “So
you could say the Happy Feat
donation has had a pretty huge
impact.”
The Walk and Wag is the organization’s
biggest fundraiser
and included raffles, a silent
auction, Yappy Hour water bar,
and teams of dogs and humans
walking the trails. This year’s
event raised close to $87,000,
according to Burbridge, with a
goal of $100,000 by the end of
the month.
“Every dollar helps, and
people can still donate at www.
walkandwagforveterans.com. If
we reach our goal of $100,000,
that’s five new veteran/dog
teams that will be able to be
served,” said Burbridge.
Happy Feat is a ladies-only
fundraiser held annually on the
last Friday in April. The night
features music, dancing, food,
drawings, and auctions. The
event draws over 200 women
and since its inception has donated
almost $90,000 to area
charities. Past recipients include
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Ovarian Cancer, New Hope,
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to Women Partnership at St.
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King Philip High School Hosts
French Exchange Students
Superintendent Paul Zinni is
pleased to announce that King
Philip Regional High School recently
hosted a group of French
exchange students.
From Oct. 28 to Nov. 8,
nineteen high school students
from Yvelines, France and two
of their chaperone teachers
visited Massachusetts and lived
with host families from KPHS
in Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville.
For twelve days, the French
students immersed themselves
in U.S. culture while speaking
mostly English. The students alternated
days between going to
classes at KPHS and sightseeing
in Boston, Cape Cod and Plymouth.
They also got to experience
Halloween.
Ellen Dill, KPHS’s French
teacher, has organized student
trips to France and Quebec for
the past five years. This is her
first time organizing a student
exchange.
A group of French exchange students recently visited King Philip Regional High School and stayed with local
host families. The French and American students all posed for a photo together at KPHS. (Courtesy photo)
“The complete immersion in
the language that students receive
by living with a host family
is an experience like none
other,” Dill said. “After the first
half of the exchange, we see
that we were very successful, as
many hugs and ‘bisous’ (kisses)
were exchanged and tears were
shed as our new friends headed
back to their home last week.”
In February, the students
whose families hosted the French
teens will be traveling to Yvelines
to stay with their French counterparts.
There, the 20 KPHS
students will attend Lycée Saint-
Exupéry high school and will
travel to Paris, the Palace of
Versailles and other destinations
in the French countryside.
“I admire our students and
their parents for taking the risk,
plunging in and both hosting a
student from France, and being
courageous enough to live in a
home where others will only
communicate with them in
French,” Dill said. “Learning
about other cultures and traveling
to see how other people live
around world is quite eye opening
for these students and helps
them recognize and appreciate
our similarities and our differences.”
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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
Once again, tax planning for
the year ahead presents a number
of challenges, primarily due to
tax laws changes brought about
the passage of the Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act of 2018. These changes
include the nearly doubling of
the standard deduction, elimination
of personal exemptions, and
numerous itemized deductions
reduced or eliminated. Let’s take
a closer look.
General Tax Planning
General tax planning strategies
for individuals this year include
postponing income and
accelerating deductions, as well
as careful consideration of timing
related investments, charitable
gifts, and retirement planning.
For example, taxpayers might
consider using one or more of
the following:
• Selling any investments on which
you have a gain or loss this year.
For more on this, see Investment
Gains and Losses, below.
• If you anticipate an increase
in taxable income this year, in
2018, and are expecting a bonus
at year-end, try to get it before
December 31. Keep in mind,
For Individuals & Small Businesses
however, that contractual bonuses
are different, in that they
are typically not paid out until
the first quarter of the following
year. Therefore, any taxes owed
on a contractual bonus would
not be due until you file your
2019 tax return in 2020. Don’t
hesitate to call the office if you
have any questions about this.
• Prepaying deductible expenses
this year using a credit card. Examples
of deductible expenses
include charitable contributions
and medical expenses. This
strategy works because deductions
may be taken based on
when the expense was charged
on the credit card, not when
the bill was paid. Likewise,
with checks. For example, if
you charge a medical expense
in December but pay the bill in
January, assuming it’s an eligible
medical expense, it can be taken
as a deduction on your 2018 tax
return.
• If your company grants stock
options, then you may want to
exercise the option or sell stock
acquired by exercise of an option
this year. Use this strategy
if you think your tax bracket
will be higher in 2019. Generally,
exercising this option is a
taxable event; sale of the stock
is almost always a taxable event.
• If you’re self-employed, send
invoices or bills to clients or customers
this year to be paid in
full by the end of December.
Accelerating Income
If you anticipate being in a
higher tax bracket next year, accelerating
income into 2018 is a
good idea, especially for taxpayers
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for single filers and $250,000 for
married filing jointly) that make
them liable for additional Medicare
Tax or Net Investment Income
Tax (see below).
In cases where tax benefits are
phased out over a certain adjusted
gross income (AGI) amount, a
strategy of accelerating income
and deductions might allow you
to claim larger deductions, credits,
and other tax breaks for 2018,
depending on your situation.
Roth IRA contributions, conversions
of regular IRAs to Roth
IRAs, child tax credits, higher
education tax credits, and deductions
for student loan interest are
examples of these types of tax
benefits.
Examples of other strategies a
taxpayer might take include:
• Pay a state estimated tax installment
in December instead of
at the January due date. However,
make sure the payment is
based on a reasonable estimate
of your state tax.
• Pay your entire property tax
bill, including installments due
in year 2019, by year-end. This
does not apply to mortgage escrow
accounts.
• Pay 2019 tuition in 2018 to take
full advantage of the American
Opportunity Tax Credit, an
above-the-line credit worth up
to $2,500 per student to cover
the cost of tuition, fees and
course materials paid during
the taxable year. Forty percent
of the credit (up to $1,000) is refundable,
which means you can
get it even if you owe no tax.
• Try to bunch medical expenses.
For example, you might pay
medical bills in whichever year
they would do you the most tax
good. Medical expenses are deductible
only to the extent they
exceed a certain percentage of
adjusted gross income (AGI).
For example, to deduct medical
and dental expenses these
amounts must exceed 7.5 percent
of AGI. By bunching these
expenses into one year, rather
than spreading them out over
two years, you have a better
chance of exceeding the thresholds,
thereby maximizing your
deduction. Note: The 7.5 percent
threshold is only in effect
for tax years 2017 and 2018.
In 2019, it reverts to 10 percent
AGI.
Additional Medicare Tax
Taxpayers whose income exceeds
certain threshold amounts
($200,000 single filers and
$250,000 married filing jointly)
are liable for an additional Medicare
tax of 0.9 percent on their
tax returns, but may request that
their employers withhold additional
income tax from their pay
to be applied against their tax liability
when filing their 2018 tax
return next April.
High net worth individuals
should consider contributing to
Roth IRAs and 401(k) because
distributions are not subject to the
Medicare Tax.
If you’re a taxpayer close to
the threshold for the Medicare
Tax, it might make sense to
switch Roth retirement contributions
to a traditional IRA plan,
thereby avoiding the 3.8 percent
Net Investment Income Tax
(NIIT) as well (more about the
NIIT below).
Net Investment Income Tax
(NIIT)
The Net Investment Income
Tax, which went into effect in
2013, is a 3.8 percent tax that
is applied to investment income
such as long-term capital gains
for earners above certain threshold
amounts ($200,000 for single
filers and $250,000 for married
taxpayers filing jointly). Shortterm
capital gains are subject to
ordinary income tax rates as well
as the 3.8 percent NIIT. This information
is something to think
about as you plan your long-term
investments. Business income
is not considered subject to the
NIIT provided the individual
business owner materially participates
in the business.
New Tax Rate Structure
for the Kiddie Tax
Under the TCJA, the kiddie
tax rules have changed. For tax
years 2018 through 2025, unearned
income exceeding $2,100
is taxed at the rates paid by trusts
and estates. For ordinary income
(amounts over $12,501), the
maximum rate is 37 percent. For
long-term capital gains and qualified
dividends, the maximum rate
is 20 percent.
Other Year-End Moves
Maximize Retirement Plan
Contributions. If you own an
incorporated or unincorporated
business, consider setting up a retirement
plan if you don›t already
have one. It doesn›t actually need
to be funded until you pay your
taxes, but allowable contributions
will be deductible on this year’s
return.
If you are an employee and
your employer has a 401(k), contribute
the maximum amount
($18,500 for 2018), plus an additional
catch-up contribution
of $6,000 if age 50 or over, assuming
the plan allows this and
income restrictions don’t apply.
If you are employed or selfemployed
with no retirement
plan, you can make a deductible
contribution of up to $5,500 a
year to a traditional IRA (deduction
is sometimes allowed even if
you have a plan). Further, there is
also an additional catch-up contribution
of $1,000 if age 50 or
over.
Health Savings Accounts.
Consider setting up a health
savings account (HSA). You can
deduct contributions to the account,
investment earnings are
tax-deferred until withdrawn,
and amounts you withdraw are
tax-free when used to pay medical
bills.
In effect, medical expenses
paid from the account are deductible
from the first dollar (unlike
the usual rule limiting such
deductions to the amount of excess
over 7.5 percent of AGI). For
amounts withdrawn at age 65 or
later that are not used for medical
bills, the HSA functions much like
an IRA.
To be eligible, you must have
a high-deductible health plan
(HDHP), and only such insurance,
subject to numerous exceptions,
and must not be enrolled
in Medicare. For 2018, to qualify
for the HSA, your minimum deductible
in your HDHP must be
at least $1,350 for single coverage
or $2,700 for a family.
529 Education Plans.
Maximize contributions to
529 plans, which starting in 2018,
can be used for elementary and
secondary school tuition as well as
college or vocational school.
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KPHS Puts on Little Shop of Horrors
King Philip Drama Club and
the Grady Auditorium production
staff are proud to announce
the performance of the off-beat
holiday musical Little Shop of Horrors,
produced in collaboration
with Music Theatre International
of New York.
Performances are scheduled
for Friday, December 7 and Saturday,
December 8 at 7 p.m. and
Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. in
the Dr. Richard K. Grady Theatre
at King Philip Regional
High School. Tickets are $15
for adults and $8 for senior citizens
and children under 12. Advanced
credit card reserved ticket
sales are available on-line at
www.kingphilip.org/HSDrama.
Tickets may be purchased at the
door beginning one hour before
each performance (cash only).
Little Shop of Horrors is the story
of Seymour Krelborn, a poor
flower shop worker on Skid Row
who discovers a “strange and
interesting new plant,” named
Audrey II, whose very appearance
begins to change the fortunes
of the struggling flower
shop. The plant, however, has
some interesting - and sinister -
secrets and begins to affect the
lives of Seymour, his sweetheart
Audrey, and his boss, Mr. Mushnik,
and not necessarily in positive
ways. The musical includes
the popular eponymous theme
song as well as Downtown - Skid
Row, Suddenly Seymour and I’ll Be A
Dentist (the latter most famously
sung by comedian Steve Martin
in the 1986 film version of the
musical).
KP Special Needs department
staff member Melissa Taddeo
is the director and KP Middle
School music director Ryan De-
Wolfe is the musical director for
this production. Choreography
for the show is created by regionally
renowned choreographer
Lennie Machado, highly
regarded for his award-winning
choreography for the KP Color
Guard and Winter Guard programs.
For more information, visit
the KP Drama website or contact
the producer, Mr. Joseph
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kingphilip.org.
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Living Healthy
Glaucoma Treatment: SLT:
10 Commonly Asked Questions
By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D.,
Milford Franklin Eye Center
From helping patients eliminate
the need for glasses to cosmetic
procedures of the eyelids
and bladeless cataract surgery lasers
can be very useful in treating
many eye problems.
Glaucoma is a condition that
can damage our field of vision. It
affects us when the pressure inside
the eye is higher than what
the eye can tolerate. Glaucoma
is treatable with drops targeted
at lowering the eye pressure.
The laser can also be used in a
focused beam of light to treat the
drainage angle of the eye in an
additional attempt to lower the
pressure. This surgery makes it
easier for fluid to flow out of the
front part of the eye, decreasing
pressure inside the eye. Selective
laser trabeculoplasty or SLT is
the name of the laser procedure
used to lower the pressure. SLT
has been in use for more than 25
years in the United States and
around the world.
Who is a candidate for SLT?
Patients who have primary or
secondary open-angle glaucoma
(the drainage system in the front
part of the eye is open) and are in
need of lowering of their intraocular
pressure (IOP) are eligible
for the procedure. Your eye doctor
will make the final determination
if you are a candidate.
How does it work? Laser energy
is applied to the drainage
tissue in the eye. This starts a
chemical and biological change
in the tissue that results in better
drainage of fluid through the
drain and out of the eye. This
eventually results in lowering of
IOP. It may take 1-3 months for
the results to appear.
Why is it called Selective? The
type of laser used has minimal
heat energy absorption because
it is only taken up by selected pigmented
tissue in the eye. Sometimes
it is referred to as a “cold
laser.” Because of this, the procedure
produces less scar tissue and
has minimal pain.
What are the risks? One
key aspect of SLT is a favorable
side effect profile, even when
compared with glaucoma medications.
Post-operative inflammation
is common but generally
mild, and treated with observation
or eye drops or an oral nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug.
There is an approximately 5%
incidence of IOP elevation after
laser, which can be managed by
glaucoma medications and usually
goes away after 24 hours.
How effective is it and how
long does it last? SLT lowers the
IOP by about 30% when used as
initial therapy. This is comparable
to the IOP lowering of the
most powerful and commonly
used class of glaucoma medication
(prostaglandin analogs).
This effect may be reduced if the
patient is already on glaucoma
medications. The effect will generally
last between 1-5 years, and
in some cases, longer than that.
If it does not last at least 6-12
months, it is usually not considered
successful.
What happens if it wears
off? If SLT is effective at lowering
IOP but this wears off over
several years, the procedure can
be repeated. Repeat treatments
may or may not lower IOP as
much as the first, and continued
repeat laser will eventually not
be effective. Some doctors may
elect to treat half of the tissue on
the first treatment, then treat the
second half at a later date (this is
not considered repeat treatment,
and is completion of treatment).
If SLT is not initially successful,
repeat treatment is not likely to
be effective. Alternatively, glaucoma
medication can be used if
the effect wears off over time.
What happens if it doesn’t
work? If SLT fails to lower the
IOP, then the glaucoma is treated
by other means such as additional
medications or surgery. The laser
does not affect the success of these
other types of treatment.
What is the cost? Since the
procedure is an accepted glaucoma
treatment, and is FDA approved,
it is covered by Medicare
and medical insurance. The cost
for an uninsured individual or
with an insurance co-pay will
vary.
Will I still need to use glaucoma
medications? Some patients
can be controlled with just
laser treatment. Others require
additional IOP lowering and
may therefore need to use glaucoma
medication as well. Think
of the SLT as equivalent to one
glaucoma medication. Just as
some patients will require more
than one glaucoma medication
to control their IOP, some may
also require laser plus one or
more glaucoma medications. It is
important to remember that SLT
is not a cure for glaucoma, just as
medication and surgery are not.
Whatever method is used to treat
glaucoma, appropriate follow up
and testing with your eye care
professional is critical.
What are the alternative laser
treatments? Other similar procedures
are argon laser trabeculoplasty
(ALT) and micropulse
laser trabeculoplasty (MLT).
ALT was the first laser trabeculoplasty
procedure. It uses a thermal
(heat) laser and may cause
more scarring in the drainage
angle than SLT, which may also
limit its ability to be repeated.
MLT was designed to reduce
the amount of energy delivered
to ocular tissues by pulsing the
energy in small increments. It
therefore has similar potential
benefits as SLT in terms of lower
inflammation, tissue scarring and
ability to repeat.
In summary:
SLT is a laser treatment for
open-angle glaucoma that lowers
eye pressure. It can be used
as initial treatment, instead of
eye drop medications, or as additional
treatment when medications
do not adequately reduce
the eye pressure. It is often effective,
but that effectiveness
may wear off after some period
of time. It can be repeated, but
the effect may be reduced with
repeat treatment. SLT is not a
cure for glaucoma, but one of
many tools to keep it under control.
At Milford Franklin Eye
Center, Dr. Kaldawy was among
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KP’s Field Hockey Team Got Results with Kindness
By Ken Hamwey
Staff Sports Writer
The King Philip Regional
field hockey team had a memorable
season for a variety of reasons
but focusing on kindness doesn’t
seem like a commodity that
would produce a 16-1-1 regularseason
record or two victories in
the Division 1 tournament.
The Warriors’ co-coaches
— Kim Meehan and Erin Mac-
Donald — beg to differ.
The tandem had no idea
they’d be coaching the Warriors
this year but when a vacancy occurred
a week before pre-season
practice, they stepped up and
filled the void. They both played
field hockey in high school and
coached it at sub-varsity levels.
The moms each have four children
and both had a daughter
competing at a high level on the
team.
Emphasizing kindness seemed
like a stretch, especially in a conference
as intense as the Hockomock
League. But, they took a
page out of their parenting notebook
and made kindness a key
ingredient in developing team
chemistry.
“There isn’t enough kindness
anymore,’’ they said. “And,
that goes for all areas of life.
The philosophy we stressed to
the girls was that if they worked
hard and treated each other
with kindness, then amazing
things could happen.’’
And, they did.
KP finished its season at 18-
2-1 and won the Kelly-Rex Division
title. “We saw some players
transformed,’’ said Meehan
and MacDonald. “Players who
showed frustration for whatever
reason suddenly displayed
positive reinforcement. And, if
there was a negative attitude, it
changed to being supportive.’’
The Warriors opened tourney
play by defeating Norwood,
3-1. Then they beat Barnstable,
4-0, before bowing to Somerset-
Berkley, a team that had two boys
in the starting lineup. KP lost,
3-1, and ended its season one
triumph shy of playing for the
Sectional title.
The kindness theme, nevertheless,
got results while teaching
a valuable life lesson. And,
it made a good team better. “We
developed a close-knit unity,’’ the
coaches said. “And, it helped to
promote team spirit and sportsmanship.
We hope we made an
impact.’’
The KP girls no doubt were
“warriors’’ for kindness but they
also had other strengths that led
to a successful campaign. They
relied on a high field-hockey
IQ, technical skills, athleticism
and physical fitness. “We believed
that if our kids were fit,
they could outrun just about any
team,’’ MacDonald said. “We
also stressed nutrition and how to
eat right,’’ Meehan emphasized.
KP’s defense was one for the
ages. The Warriors allowed only
11 goals in 18 games of regularseason
play. That’s an average
of 0.61 per game. Their offense
also was strong — 89 goals in 18
games translates to 4.9 goals a
game.
“Against Somerset-Berkley, we
took a 1-0 lead but they regained
momentum and scored the next
three goals,’’ MacDonald noted.
“It was sad to see the season end
that way.’’
KP’s players, however, respected
their new coaches’
knowledge of the game and
their disciplined style. “Our
transition was smooth,’’ the
coaches said. “We made sure the
girls knew we trusted them but
they also knew that we were the
captains of the ship.’’
Here’s a thumbnail look at
the girls who made the 2018 field
hockey season at KP memorable
and meaningful. The comments
are from both coaches.
Allison Meehan A senior, the
multi-talented center-midfielder
led the league in goals and assists
and is an outstanding ball-carrier
on the field. A two-time captain,
she’s been a four-year varsity
player. Awarded a full scholarship
to play at Northeastern
University, she was selected as
the Most Valuable Player in the
Hockomock League.
Kate Lindmark A versatile
senior, she shifted from midfield
to defense and provided the
team with exceptional passing;
powerful and accurate free hits;
relentless defensive coverage;
great motivation; and a strong
work ethic. She was chosen as a
Hockomock League all-star and
likely will be playing Division 2
field hockey next fall.
Samantha Robison A junior,
she’s a strong defender who is almost
impenetrable on the right
side of the field. Her stick-work
and footwork are exceptional
and she has incredible instincts.
A league all-star, she played a
key role in KP yielding a meager
11 goals in its 18 regular season
games.
Meghan MacDonald Only a
freshman, the right wing managed
to score 13 goals and 12 assists
during the regular season, numbers
that gave her a No. 4 ranking
in league scoring. Her ball-control
skills, speed and strength make
her an exceptional player. She
earned honorable-mention allstar
honors in the league.
Nicole Conner A senior, the
midfielder relied on fast footwork,
stick-work and passing
ability. She had 9 goals and 15
assists.
Emma Izydorczak A senior
captain, the sweeper was dynamic
in KP holding opponents
to only 11 goals in the regular
season. She’s powerful, strong
and clears the ball effectively. She
will play next fall for St. Anselm
College in Manchester, N.H.
Dana Truini A hard-working
senior midfielder, she’s an accurate
passer, is quick and instinctive.
She had 3 goals and 6 assists
in the regular season.
Claire Lawler A senior captain,
the wing is very supportive
of her teammates. A good passer,
her rebounding ability is very
strong.
Christina Gifun Only a freshman,
she stepped up as a defender
and helped KP become
super-strong on the defensive
end. Her ball control and decision-making
are good and she
has a high field hockey IQ.
Abby Nixon A sophomore
center forward, she’s been a very
versatile player, able to compete
both on offense and defense.
Her work ethic is strong and her
stick-work is excellent. She can
dribble and pass and is strong in
the circle.
Grace May A junior goalie,
she had a goal-against average
of 0.48 in the regular season. She
possesses good field sense and is
technically sound.
Makenzie Manning A sophomore
goalie, she alternated
with May and turned in a goalsagainst
average of 0.77 in the
regular season. She’s aggressive
in net and also athletic.
The reserves included sophomore
midfielder Paige Berdos,
junior forward Raegan Simeone
and sophomore forward
Olivia Kulesza. “Our reserves
are up-and-coming players, but
if needed, they were capable of
stepping in,’’ the coaches said.

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Schuberth Blazing a Trail for KP Golf
By Christopher Tremblay
Staff Sports Writer
With both a dad and an older
brother who loved playing golf,
it was inevitable that Kayla
Schuberth would eventually take
a swing at the sport. She picked
up a club when she was four and
hasn’t left the sport since.
“I just loved the game immediately;
it was fun and I was
pretty good at it,” the King Philip
junior said. “With the family history
I knew that I was eventually
going to try it and once I found
that I loved it my parents kept me
in the sport.”
Around the age of eight,
Schuberth began taking part
in golf tournaments and somewhere
between the age of nine
and ten she realized that she
was really good at the sport. Already
a gymnast, she possessed
the upper body strength that allowed
her to hit the ball a good
distance.
“She’s one of the strongest female
golfers in the Hockomock
League,” first-year KP coach
Myles McHugh said. “Her golf
swing is very powerful and it goes
a long way. She definitely hangs
with the boys, straight up.”
Entering high school
Schuberth decided to try out for
the golf team, which was made
up of all boys.
“I was definitely nervous trying
out for a guy’s team, but I felt
I could play and it would look
good later on if I wanted to play
in college,” Schuberth said. “The
first day of tryouts was tough and
nerve racking, but by the second
and third days I was playing with
confidence.”
Having made the team she
put forth a decent season, maintaining
a position in the King
Philip top four while shooting an
average of 43. During her sophomore
campaign, she moved up to
third on the Warrior depth chart
and could have been headed to
the Hockomock Championships,
if not for her lack of selfishness.
“I had just edged out the
fourth golfer on the team, our
scores were pretty close. He was a
senior and had never gone to the
Hocks so I gave him my spot,”
Schuberth said. “I was only a
sophomore and had two years
left. I knew that I’d get another
shot.”
With two more years to get
another shot at playing in the
Hockomock League Championship,
Schuberth put her mind to
her gymnastics work that winter.
Unfortunately, that December
she injured her ankle and had
to take some time off from the
sport. Not only could she not
participate in gymnastics, she
couldn’t run any of her track
events and wasn’t even allowed
to get onto the golf course to
prepare for the upcoming season.
“I originally thought that I
was going to pursue gymnastics
in college, but when I injured my
ankle I figured that I better stick
to golf as it was a lot easier on
my body,” she said. “Being out
was tough as I couldn’t get out
and play in any tournaments all
spring and summer, so when this
season began I found myself a
little rusty.”
Schubert’s season started
slowly due to her injury but she
soon made up for it. She finished
the season strong and went to
Hocks where she played good
enough to move onto the Sectionals.
Unfortunately, the junior
was diagnosed with both an eye
and ear infection one day before.
Although she gave it her all and
battled through her illness, she
was just not herself on the golf
course and didn’t play to her
usual standards.
Despite the bad luck, coach
McHugh was still impressed by
her performance throughout the
season.
“Kayla started out slow because
of that injury, but overcame
that and the stronger she
got the better her game got,”
McHugh said of the junior captain.
“She is a driven individual
and being a gymnast she is used
to the pressure. She had a handful
of matches that won it for us
throughout the season.”
According to the coach,
Schuberth shot a 38 against
Attleboro and 39s against both
Stoughton and North Attleboro-
-critical in King Philip capturing
victories.
Still not cleared by her doctor
to take part in either of her
other two sports, Schuberth has
decided to give diving a shot and
try out for the KP swim and dive
team this winter. In addition, she
is going to play some virtual golf
so that she can keep her swing in
check for her senior campaign.
Come spring, when the courses
are ready, she’ll begin participating
in some tournaments.
“I believe that I need to get
some coaching. I have never had
a coach and have always taught
myself,” she said. “If I want to
play on the next level I need to
improve my game.”
Schuberth is currently in talks
with the golf coaches from both
Coastal Carolina University in
SC and High Point University
in NC. In the meantime, she’s
planning on taking care of her
game in Massachusetts as she
gets ready for her senior season
at King Philip. Her goals are to
be the Warrior’s number one
golfer and climb the ladder to
the Hockomock League Championship
as well as the Sectionals,
hopefully finishing in the top 15
of both.
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As with most stories, there are
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other s e a nuisance to b endured.
Sch ol children s e a unique opportunity
for play, or a day o from
sch ol. The pragmatist s es the
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in one season, and condensation
in another. At some point,
many people understand it as a fact
of life, sometimes mild, at other
times dangerous.
Certainly, we ar experiencing
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From October through most of January,
we did not s e this coming.
Over a thr e w ek period through
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Students and families
from more than 15 local high
sch ols acro s the area wi l
have the chance to be armed
with a l the information they
n ed as they begin the college
search proce s thanks to
the second a nual Metrowest
Co lege Fair and Car er Day
set for Saturday, March 21.
Co-sponsored by the
Ashland PTO and Ashland
Education Foundation, the
event began in 2014 with the
goal of providing valuable
information to families with
children in high sch ol navigating
the path to the right
co lege or car er upon graduation.
Last year more than
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The night was bi ter cold, but
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a the Franklin Public Library for
the first m eting of the Genealogy
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about family co nections 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
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in his we ding and ma ried a
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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,
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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!”
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were people with r ots in Finland,
Poland, Germany, and
England, besides several of
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How many co lege students
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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,”
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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
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information about member of
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n eds, to help foster a relationship
with the community.
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Ho liston. As it did last year,
th 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
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did last year the day i sure to be
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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 w.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-
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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
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Mi lis Film Festival March 7
Grease is the Word
in Medway
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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
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and primary sponsors of the Mi lis Film Festival. The Second annual
Mi lis Film Festival wi l take place on March 7, from 6-8 p.m. a the
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Do you know wha tests your
child is taking thi spring? One
local residen thinks parents are
uninformed abou the new education
standards and the a companying
tests being considered by the
state of Ma sachuse ts. He hopes
to bring the polarizing i sue to the
forefront at Norfolk Town M eting
and on the town election ballot.
The United States is embarking
on an unprecedented journey
to unify education standards for a l
students in kindergarten through
12th grade. Known as the Common
Core State Standards Initiative,
these standard set common
education benchmarks acro s the
country in order to prepare students
for co lege and the workforce.
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
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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.
Nixon’s expertise on wildlife and
field research should prov eyeopening
to students who spend
most of their time learning about
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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 for 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-
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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. The organization, which
was founded in 1979 by Natick
residents Joe and Edna Gi lis, is
commi ted to helping provide
emergency f od and clothing
to residents in the MetroWest
community.
“The organization was
started by a Natick couple who
had just returned from a vacation
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It’s b en years in the making,
but despite some major roadblocks
an delays, University
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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,
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also a community. The mixeduse
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recreation and residential
housing. The initial residential
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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
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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.”
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Norfolk Resident Runs a Sub-3 Hour Marathon 30
Years after First Sub-3 Hour Marathon
On October 21, marathon
runner Michael Dunlop completed
the Baystate Marathon in
Lowell in a time of 2:59:28. Although
the relatively flat course
is conducive to fast times, the
weather presented the runners
with chilly and very windy conditions.
Dunlop reported that
the weather conditions combined
with the fast course were
offsetting factors, thereby presenting
the runners with a fair
test over the 26.2 mile marathon
distance. Throughout the race,
Dunlop maintained a very consistent
pace a couple of minutes
below 3 hours. Having already
run 26 other marathons, the experienced
Dunlop knew that this
additional time buffer could be
very pivotal. And he was absolutely
correct, since he did break
3 hours with only 32 seconds to
spare.
The sub 3-hour barrier is an
accomplishment that few runners
achieve (according to Runner’s
World, approximately 2%
of all marathon runners
who complete a marathon
in a given year will
run under 3 hours). What
makes Dunlop’s achievement
even more inspiring
is that his recent sub-3
hour marathon comes 30
years after his first (and
only) sub-3 hour marathon.
Breaking 3 after 30
years is an accomplishment
that only a handful
of runners have achieved
worldwide.
As a teenager, Dunlop
ran the 1988 Boston
Peace Marathon (which
was a popular fall marathon
back in the mid-tolate
1980s). Beginning in
historic Concord Common,
runners traversed
the 26.2 mile distance
through several towns en
route to a downtown finish
at Boston’s Government
Center. Dunlop
recalls that day as cold,
rainy, and windy. Yet
despite the conditions,
the 18-year-old Dunlop
crossed the finish line in
2:54:18.
After more than 10
years of inactivity and
injuries, the now 48 yearold
Dunlop attributes
his running resurgence
to many important factors.
In addition to smart
training with an emphasis
on quality, as well as
running as much as possible
on more forgiving
surfaces such as trails
and grass, Dunlop also
acknowledges proper nutrition
and his daily yoga
practice to his recent success.
There is no doubt
that diet and the benefits
of yoga (e.g., flexibility,
balance, breathing, and
mental focus) have tremendously
benefitted his running.
He also gives credit to his
teammates for his success. Dunlop
recently joined the Dirigo
Running Club, which is a highly
competitive running team that
competes in the New England
region of the United States
of America Track and Field
(USATF) Association. The
“sub-3 hours, after 30 years” is an
accomplishment that can inspire
other runners on the benefits of
a holistic training approach and
how to embrace and appreciate
the inevitability of getting older
while still remaining competitive.
Next up for Dunlop is the
2019 BAA Boston Marathon.
Even though he is well under the
qualifying time standards, Dunlop
plans to run the marathon
in support of one of the BAA’s
charitable organizations.
Seven King Philip High Student-Athletes Sign Letters
of Intent to Play NCAA Sports
Principal Lisa Mobley and
Athletic Director Gary Brown
are pleased to announce that
seven King Philip Regional High
School seniors signed letters of
intent to play NCAA sports at
their respective colleges and universities
next year.
“We are all so proud of these
gifted student-athletes who
have committed themselves and
worked incredibly hard to get
to this point,” Athletic Director
Brown said. “We wish them
all the best as they continue on
playing their sports in college. I
will be following their collegiate
careers closely.”
Nov. 14 was is National Letter
of Intent (NLI) signing day
for all Division I and Division II
athletes not playing football or
basketball.
Dressed in sweatshirts and
t-shirts from the colleges they
will be attending next fall, the
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State University); Emma
Izydorczek (Field Hockey, Saint
Anslem College); Caroline Klim
(Lacrosse, University of Massachusetts
Lowell); Sydney Lopez
(Gymnastics, Lindenwood University);
Alli Meehan (Field
Hockey, Northeastern University);
Tyler Stringfellow (Swimming,
Bryant University); and
Victoria Tormey (Lacrosse, Boston
University).
“Not only are these kids fantastic
athletes, but they are also
great students and represent the
best of what KPHS has to offer,”
Principal Mobley said. “Their
families and the whole school
community should be proud.”

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Community Events
December 1
St. John’s Church Annual Holiday
Fair Annual fair features unique gifts,
themed baskets, auction items, and
the popular cookie walk. Holiday
wreaths and greens also available. St.
John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant
St., Franklin. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Teas Annual event includes
English tea menu, live entertainment,
and cash bar serving wine, champagne,
and mimosas. Reservations
required by calling 508-259-5160 or
email events@proctormansioninn.
com. $45. Proctor Mansion Inn, 36
Common St., Wrentham. 2 to 4 p.m.
Also on December 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Holiday Hope Concert Concert by Exhale
School of Dance to benefit local
child battling cancer. Tickets are $20.
King Philip Middle School, 18 King St.,
Norfolk. 3:30 p.m.
December 2
Tree Lighting and Santa Parade Norfolk’s
annual holiday event starts at
Hillcrest Village and ends at Town Hill
for photos with Santa and tree lighting.
Parade starts at 3:00; tree lighting takes
place at 4:45 p.m.
December 6
Community Supper Free community
dinner, limited to 100 guests. All
are welcome. Catch up with friends
and neighbors, or meet new people
in town. Food provided by the Gavel
Public House. RSVP at Community@
Norfolk365.com. Norfolk Grange, 28
Rockwood Rd., Norfolk. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
December 7
The Spirit of Christmas Free movie
showing and complimentary popcorn.
Cash bar available. Advanced reservations
required by calling 508-259-5160
or email events@proctormansioninn.
com. Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common
St., Wrentham. Doors open at 7:30
p.m., movie at 8.
December 8
Sohoanno Garden Club Holiday
Workshop Learn how to make easy
holiday arrangements. Instructions
and materials provided, or purchase
a ready-made arrangement from a
garden club member. Cost for the
workshop is $25 and is open to the
public. Register by emailing Sohoanno-
GardenClub@yahoo.com. Fiske Library,
110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
A Baroque Holiday The Charles River
Chorale performs its annual holiday
concert. Tickets are available at the
door and cost $20 for adults, $15 for
seniors and full-time students, and $10
for children under 12, with a special
family price of $60 for two adults and
two children. Medfield High School, 88
South St., Medfield. 7:30 p.m.
Southern Rail Bluegrass Christmas
Show Southern Rail will be performing
their mix of Christmas, gospel, and traditional
bluegrass. Tickets are $20/$25
at the door, children 12 and under free
with adult. Get tickets at www.musicatocc.org
or by calling 508-384-3110.
Original Congregational Church, 1 East
St., Wrentham. 7:30 p.m.
December 11
Victorian Tea Sip tea and enjoy pastries
while the fictional Mrs. Russell
Parsons, etiquette expert of 1890, explores
tea etiquette, Queen Victoria,
fashion, courtship scandals, and more.
Register by Dec. 7 by calling 508-528-
Norfolk Carols’ Holiday Sing
Planned for December 15
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December 19
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and neighbors, or meet new people
in town. Food provided by the Gavel
Public House. RSVP at Community@
Norfolk365.com. Norfolk Grange, 28
Rockwood Rd., Norfolk. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
December 28
The Spirit of Christmas Free movie
showing and complimentary popcorn.
Cash bar available. Advanced reservations
required by calling 508-259-5160
or email events@proctormansioninn.
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p.m., movie at 8.
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Events will be included as space permits.
By Grace Allen
Norfolk Carols’ third annual
holiday sing-a-long is planned for
Saturday, December 15 at 5 p.m.
on the town hill near the gazebo,
with a rain date of December 16.
The holiday sing is based on
a Basking Ridge, NJ tradition.
Every Christmas Eve for the last
95 years, Basking Ridge residents
flock to the town green and sing
carols together. Accompanied by
a brass band, the beloved event
brings out over 1,000 people
each year.
Norfolk resident Kay Doyle
grew up in Basking Ridge and
decided to recreate the tradition
in town. Doyle, along with other
organizers, has dedicated the
event this year to the Christmas
miracle of 1914 to commemorate
the 100 th anniversary of the
end of World War I.
The Christmas miracle of
1914 was a series of small-scale
ceasefires between German and
British soldiers along the Western
Front on Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day. Accounts suggest
soldiers from both sides emerged
from their trenches to sing carols
together, exchange small gifts
of food, and play soccer on the
battlefield. The holiday truce is
remembered as a testament to
the enduring hope of peace on
earth.
Doyle says songbooks will be
available for carolers at the Norfolk
sing, and flashlights are suggested.
All ages are welcome.
Along with Doyle, Norfolk
Carols organizers include residents
Lisa Noke, Bud Jaworski
as band leader, supported by
Todar and Vaska Stolnov of the
Ivy School of Music, and Gavin
Lynn, who will lead a children’s
chorus as they sing an original
Christmas song.
Organizers would like to
thank the Norfolk Community
League and the Norfolk Lions, as
well as the Board of Selectmen
and local faith leaders, for their
support and participation.
For more information, follow
Norfolk Carols on Facebook.

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Electric Youth Announces 2019 Debut at THE BLACK BOX
Electric Youth 2019 will debut
at THE BLACK BOX on January
5 with two shows at 6:30 and
8:30 p.m. The 2019 group of
talented young singers and dancers
includes Laney Dragsbaek,
Hayley Driscoll, Tatiana McAlpine,
Kelly McCormick, Emma
Nicholson, Hannah Rezendes,
Madison Rezendes, and Lindsey
Wyner of Franklin, Susauna
Wickstrom of Wrentham, Griffin
Wilkins and Caroline Wilkins
of Walpole, and Cassidy Baratta
and Kelsey Breslin of Hopkinton.
Electric Youth delivers highenergy,
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and country hits for audiences
of all ages. The American touring
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ages 14-18, is backed
by the eight-piece Boston Show
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who’ve worked with music legends
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such renowned venues as Vienna’s
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Park, Gillette Stadium, the
Smithsonian Museum Theater,
the United Nations and the U.S.
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The Fiske Library
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sign for the items and hold them.
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retailer tracking software
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Wrentham Town
Administrator
Appoints Antonio
Marino as New
Fire Chief
Town Administrator Kevin
Sweet is pleased to announce
that Wrentham Deputy Fire
Chief Antonio Marino has been
appointed to be the department’s
new full-time Chief.
On Nov. 1, Marino took over
the duties as Fire Chief from
Interim Chief Robert Hollingshead.
Town Administrator
Sweet appointed Marino to the
position, announcing it to the
Board of Selectmen at their
weekly meeting.
“Chief Marino has more
than 30 years of experience as
a Wrentham firefighter,” Town
Administrator Sweet said. “With
his wealth of knowledge in the
fire service and his decades of
serving our community, I am
certain that he will continue to
be a strong asset to the town of
Wrentham.”
Wrentham’s former fire chief,
James J. McMorrow, announced
his retirement on March 20
after 32 years at the Wrentham
Fire Department, serving the
last eight as chief. Hollingshead
was named the Interim Chief in
June. Also in June, Marino was
promoted to the rank of Deputy
Chief.
Marino, age 49, of Bellingham,
grew up in Wrentham
and joined the Wrentham Fire
Department as a volunteer firefighter
in 1986 and became a
full-time firefighter in 1999.
Prior to being promoted to
Deputy Chief, he had served as
a Captain for the department
since 2013.
“It is a great honor to be
named the chief of the Wrentham
Fire Department,” Marino
said. “I hope to continue
the tradition of excellence and
high-level service to this community
and its residents for
Newly appointed Wrentham Fire
Chief Antonio Marino. (Photo
courtesy of the Wrentham Fire
Department)
years to come.”
Throughout his career, Chief
Marino has served as a president
and executive board member of
the Wrentham Permanent Firefighters
Association.
Prior to joining the Wrentham
Fire Department full-time,
Marino served as a firefighter in
the United States Navy from
1987-1991, following his graduation
from King Philip Regional
Vocational Technical School.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in
fire administration from Salem
State College and an associate’s
degree in fire science from
Quinsigamond Community
College.
“I would like to congratulate
Chief Marino and his family
and we look forward to him
leading our town’s fire department,”
Town Administrator
Sweet said.
A badge pinning and swearing
in ceremony will be announced
at a later date.
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Support Gilly’s House
this Holiday Season
By Grace Allen
Gilly’s House, a home for
young men in recovery from
substance abuse, is inviting community
participation in several
events this holiday season.
Outdoor Menorah Lighting
On December 3, the second night
of Chanukah, Gilly’s House will
hold a public menorah lighting
on the front lawn at 6 p.m. Enjoy
Chanukah donuts, hot apple
cider, chocolate gelt, and music.
The event is being held along
with the Chabad Jewish Center of
Milford. Gilly’s House is located
at 1022 West Street in Wrentham.
All faiths are welcome.
Girls’ Night Out at Mirror
Boutique Shop for a cause and
join supporters and friends of
Gilly’s House at Mirror Boutique
on December 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.
A portion of the night’s profits
will be donated to Gilly’s House
(mention Gilly’s House at checkout).
Mirror Boutique is located
at 121 Main Street in Foxboro
(Waxy O’Connor’s plaza).
Sachs Family Lights Extravaganza
Take a photo with Santa
on Saturday, December 22 from
6 to 8 p.m. in front of the lights.
The Sachs family of Bellingham
Carpenters’
Christmas
Holiday Tribute Concert
December 8
puts on a light show each holiday
season with donations going
to a local charity. Gilly’s House
is the recipient this year. The
Sachs’ light display is located at
21 Mann Street in Bellingham.
Tune into the show on your car
radio at 101.7FM.
Gloves and Mittens Needed
New gloves and mittens are
needed for the young men of
Gilly’s House. Items can be
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Can the Markets and Economy Maintain Momentum?
Steve Healey
The current bull market,
which is nine years in the making,
ranks as the longest of all time
This persistent upward trend
has eclipsed the market climb
that spanned most of the 1990s.
And, stocks are showing few signs
of letting up. Synchronously, the
economy has maintained a steady
if unspectacular rate of growth.
Patient investors have likely been
rewarded, but the big question
many have now is how long can
this growth continue?
Current market
environment
The primary fundamental
factors that tend to drive the direction
of the stock market look
favorable. The economy continues
on a positive growth track,
inflation levels remain modest by
historical standards, and corporate
profits have been consistently
growing. The stage appears set
for these trends to endure in the
near term.
Yet if history is any indicator,
the good times will eventually
come to an end. While many
speculate about the timing of a
market downturn, the reality is
that it is very difficult to know
in advance when such an event
may occur. This is because bull
markets don’t die of old age.
Sudden turns in the markets and
economy are often dictated by
unpredictable external events.
For example, if current trade
tensions escalate dramatically,
inflation rises at a more rapid
rate or a major military conflict
begins to emerge overseas, markets
might react negatively.
Positioning your
portfolio today
Amid this economic backdrop,
should you make changes
to your portfolio? There is no
set answer that applies to every
investor. If you are feeling good
about the upward trend of
stocks, don’t become complacent
about your investments. On the
other hand, if you are cautious or
feeling jittery about what’s on the
horizon, know there are steps you
can take to feel more confident.
No matter your mindset, now
is a good time to review your
portfolio. Ask yourself the following
questions as a starting point:
Is your portfolio properly diversified
to reflect the risk level
you are willing to accept?
Are you comfortable that
your investment mix is appropriate
given the time you have to
achieve your key financial goals?
Remember not to be overly influenced
by the headlines or dayto-day
market changes. A better
approach is to take the daily news
in stride, keeping your long-term
goals in the forefront as you look
for persistent trends in the market.
If you want help crafting a
financial plan for your goals, determining
your risk tolerance or
assessing market patterns, consider
consulting a financial advisor
in your area.
Steven Healey is a Financial
Advisor with the Cummings Financial
Advisory Group, a private
wealth advisory practice of
Ameriprise Financial Services,
Inc. in Norwood, MA. He specializes
in fee-based financial
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Santa is Coming to Town on Sunday December 2
Santa Claus will roll into Norfolk
on Sunday, December 2 and
a host of groups will turn out to
celebrate his arrival with a variety
of activities.
Santa and his entourage will
be ushered into town by the
highly acclaimed King Philip
High School Marching Band
under the direction of Mr. Michael
Keough.
Prior to the parade, Santa
stops in at Hillcrest Village to
hand out cookies and treats and
receive hugs and kisses from the
residents. Shhhhh, don’t tell
Mrs. Claus!
Santa’s parade will begin at
3:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Village
on Rockwood Road. Santa’s
elves, Frosty the Snowman,
the Grinch, Norfolk Police and
Fire Departments, area Scouts,
and others will join Santa along
Route 115, through the center of
town, turning right onto Liberty
Lane and ending at the Norfolk
library.
At 4 p.m., residents are invited
to visit with Santa in the Meeting
Room of the library and have
pictures taken. Santa’s elves will
be bustling around the room assisting.
You will be able to download
your digital photos with
Santa after the parade. Refreshments
will be provided by the
Norfolk Recreation Department.
Children are invited to bring
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The Santa Parade and festivities
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Real Estate Sales Increase in Norfolk County
Norfolk County Register of
Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported
a small increase in county
real estate sales during the month
of October along with declining
mortgage activity.
Register O’Donnell stated,
“There were a total of 1,567 real
estate sales, both residential and
commercial, in Norfolk County
for the month of October, representing
a 2% increase year over
year. However, the average sales
price, again for both residential
and commercial, was $931,559
for the month, a robust 30%
increase compared to October
2017. Also, the total dollar sales
volume was $883 million, a 29%
increase compared to the previous
year.”
Once again, mortgage financingin
Norfolk County
showed a decline. The Register
noted, “A total of 2,084 mortgages
were recorded during October,
a 13% decrease from the
previous year. Total mortgage
indebtedness also decreased
by 15% to $936 million. These
numbers clearly reflect ongoing
increases with interest rates,
which have caused consumers to
pause when it comes to buying a
house or refinancing.”
One positive note was the
Registry’s October foreclosure
numbers which significantly
dropped by 46% compared to
the same time period in 2017.
Additionally, the number of
Notice to Foreclose Mortgage
recordings, the first step in the
foreclosure process, saw a reduction
of 15%.
O’Donnell stated, “There is
no question these foreclosure
numbers are good news. With
that said, we cannot forget that
foreclosure activity has a human
face associated to it. Despite
the good economy, some of our
neighbors are facing economic
hardships. In this regard, my office
continues to partner with the
Quincy Community Action Programs,
617-479-8181 x376, and
NeighborWorks Southern Mass,
508-587-0950 to help homeowners
who have received a Notice
to Foreclose Mortgage document.
Another option is to contact
the Massachusetts Attorney
General’s Consumer Advocacy
and Response Division (CARD)
at 617-727-8400.”
In consumer news, Homestead
activity at the Registry in
October was relatively flat. A
total of 1,020 Homesteads were
filed, a 1% decrease compared
to October 2017. O’Donnell
noted the importance of filing
a Homestead application. “A
Homestead provides limited protection
against the forced sale of
an individual’s primary residence
to satisfy unsecured debt up to
Thanks to all for a Terrific Year
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
$500,000.”
Register O’Donnell concluded,
“These monthly statistics
confirm what we already know.
Limited inventory has led buyers
to engage in competitive bidding
for properties, thereby driving up
real estate prices. Another factor
that sees no signs of abating
is the continuing increases in interest
rates. The Norfolk County
Registry of Deeds will continue
to closely monitor these real estate
trends in terms of how they
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Roundabout Productions (formerly
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present Charles Dickens’ holiday
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by Norfolk resident Lori Beck,
the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and
the three spirits of Christmas will
feature actors from Norfolk and
surrounding communities.
The production will be held at
the Marilyn Rodman Performing
Arts Center at the historic
Orpheum Theater in Foxboro.
Performances are scheduled for
December 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.,
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p.m. for evening shows and 1:30
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