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Charlton NewsCharlton, Massachusetts November 26, 2013Vol. 1 No. 4

HappyThanksgiving!

Charlton Middle Fabulous Food DriveAnnually, Millennium Power sponsors a food drive

contest for the holiday season at the Charlton Middle School.The contest pits the homerooms against each other for topprizes.

The homeroom with the most food collected is treated toa breakfast and goodie bags courtesy of Millennium.

In addition to those awards, the top three individuals whocollect food are given a prize bag with movie tickets at a localtheatre.

Teachers Natalie Morris and Amy Basset coordinate theevent, and graciously organize the donations – includingsorting by food type, and packing the food into boxes for easytoting.

This year the School students collected an amazing 6022food items – including cases and cases of Ramen Noodles!

This blows away previous year’s total of 4231, and for2011 3959! The truck was filled for delivery to CHIPIN.

Teacher Natalie Morris stands with students, Aiden Neilly, BenjaminDacey-Render, Eric Dileone, Gabby Figueroa and Student Council

Advisor, Amy Bassett with a check for $850 donated to CHIPIn.

A Hand Up for Those in NeedChip In is a local food pantry for the town of Charlton

residents. With the advent of the housing crisis, manyfamilies have been in a stress situation, unable to recoverfrom their financial hardships. Many were doing fine,

earning money andpaying their bills, butwith job losses, thesesame fine folks wereput into a bind. Othershave just not beenearning enough moneyfor their families.

The local foodbank, headed byDirector, DarleneEmco-Rollins hasbeen providing ser-vices for many yearsto those in need.Residents have beenable to fill out a form,

and then go to the food pantry at the back of the Town Hallto get a box containing a weeks supply of nutritious food.

The center is able to get supplies from the regional foodbank, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Brent Sellew, whohas been paying his crew to go into Worcester to pick uptheir weekly delivery.

In addition, funds donated to the center have allowDarlene to purchase fresh vegetables and fruit from localmarkets.

As an added benefit, the center has been able to givethese families some clothing items thanks to the efforts oftwo volunteer knitters. (See related story in this issue.) Hats,mittens and slippers have been made available to both adultsand children.

During the last week distribution nearly 175 familiescame to the center for food. This past week, they were lined

Richard Linehan gettingsome food for the week.

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A Hand Up for those in Need ................1, 2-3Activities for the Holidays...........................14African Music and Art ............................ 26-31Bay Path Promotes Reading ........................40Beat the Beep Smoke Alarm ......................... 33Box Tops for Education .................................38Changing Times ...............................................34Charlton Christmas Tree Lighting .............23Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust .......33Charlton Middle Food Drive .................1, 4-5Charlton Real Estate Trends .......................... 8Christmas Crafts at Arts Center ..................... 9Conservation Agent ...................................... 51Dick Hoyt Presents ....................................... 35Festival of Craft .........................................41-43Got Wood?...Be Prepared .............................39Harrington HealthCare Elects ................... 47Honor Roll ................................................ 54-55Household Hazardous Waste Day ............. 16Housing Rehabilitation Assistance ......... 57Knitters Donate Clothing ............................10

Library News .............................................18-19Lisa Brodeur to Speak at Library ............... 46Moon Hike Finale ...........................................32Mr. Shepherd Hill .....................................20-22New Kid in Town ..................................... 36-37Overlook Craft Fair Crowd .................... 44-46Pies, Pies and More Pies ............................. 52Population Trends in Charlton .................. 34Recycling Committee Grant ......................... 17Residential Drop-Off Trash .......................... 11Road Construction Rt. 20 .............................15Schools Get Grant from Cable Access ...... 49School Lunch Menus ............................. 58-59Senator Brewer Acute Care Support........... 47Shepherd Hill Choirs Present .................... 48Shepherd Hill Girls Cross Country ... 24-25Shoeboxes for Kids ........................................ 58Spirit Week at Shepherd Hill Retro ......50,53Thanksgiving Dinner ..............................12-14Who To Call ..................................................... 60Wreath Making at Senior Ctr. ................... 6-7

Charlton News November 26, 2013

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up at the door for the 9:00 opening and in the first hour alone, 52 participants wereprovided with a food box package.

The center has been ableto get some volunteers, butthere are times where it isnot enough. When truckloadsof food are brought in fromthe regional food bank inWorcester, extra hands areneeded to haul the goods intothe building. That 12 steps upto then next level begins towear on a person when theyhave to do it one hundredtimes. The dedicated onesput in hours every month andare on hand to assist duringthe busiest moments. If you

could donate a few hours a week or month, please contact the center. On this day,Jayne Vranos and Eljay Laforte were on hand to distribute turkeys for families tohave for the holiday season.

One participant in theCHIPIn program recently isRichard Linehan. Richardhas had a string of bad luckand unfortunate life circum-stances. Having grown up inCharlton, serving as an alterboy at St. Joseph’s Churchand graduating from BayPath Regional High School,he has roots in the commu-nity. His trade at school waselectrician, and he switchedoff to computers for a shortspell, but finally went on towork in electrical. Hiscurrent expertise is layingwiring for the latest in largescale electrical systems forsolar farms.

Although unable to findfull time work because of aemaciated spinal disc injury, he works for a temp service andwas able to help install a major project in Millbury, Mass on a 41/2 megawatt solar farm. One of the drawbacks to this type ofwork is that much of it is spread geographically and it is anexpense to drive to a site. One offer he had to turn down waslocated in Waltham. He said that although it paid $20/hr, it cost$80 in gas just to drive out and back, including the tolls.

Richard is not married, but met a girl back in 2006. Theymoved into an apartment together, planning on getting married.When she became pregnant, they moved from a basementapartment to a slightly larger one. Then Richard lost his job, sothey moved in with her mother. His girlfriend, Rebecca be-came pregnant with their second child and Richard was in and

Elaine Berthiaume and daughter, Amanda.

Mike Cunningham is packing boxes for the Food pantry.

Helping at ChipIN is Tom Coleman. Tom is doing doubleservice through a Verizion matching fund program. Byworking 50 hours for CHIPIn Verizon will donate $750.Tom does the same thing for the Charlton Little League

Amanda carries a box of food to the car.

Elaine picks up her turkey for Thanksgiving.


Darlene Emco Rollins greets a customer.

Carol Emco, Darlene’s sister volunteers to pack boxes.

Bob Westberg picks out a limited number of goods for himself.

out of work. Although he did major repairs on the home, thestress became too much with Rebecca’s mother demandingfunds for her own rent, bills for gas to heat the house andjobs becoming hit or miss and finally she asked him to leave.

Richard moved out and found a place to live with achildhood friend. Being 50% disabled, he has been unable tofind suitable work. His situation makes it nearly impossible tosend child support for the two boys but when he can findwork, he sends them money.

Richard has actually done volunteer work for CHIPIn,but now he has had to go to them for help. The food that hecould not buy on his own has allowed him to get by in thesetough times.

Tom carries an armload of turkeys.

fifteen year old daughters, Amanda and Beatrice is not aneasy task, especially being unemployed. She has beendivorced for a long time and raising these two children on herown.

Starting in September she has been going to the CHIPInfood bank for her weekly groceries. Meanwhile, she hasbeen collecting unemployment and taking classes in health aidtraining. She hopes to get back on her feet and be able tomanage on her own with a job in that area.

CHIPIn has been a great resource to enable her to getenough groceries to supply a hungry family. Both her girls areenrolled in school, one at Bay Path and one at Shepherd Hill.

Another memberof the communitywho has run intotough times is ElaineBerthiaume. Every-one is aware of theeconomic conditionsin this country and inthe aftermath it hashit home for Elaine.After working for 30years, she was laidoff from her job inAugust.

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Charlton Middle Fabulous Food DriveOn the final day of the collection effort, students load up the truck under the supervision of Natalie Morris.

Below, the Millenium work crew stand first in the empty truck, and next with the full load of staples.


Principal, Dean Packard stands with Aquinnah Hill, Julian and MaxGinsberg, and Jayne Vranos from Millenium. These three collected thelargest amounts of food for CHIPIn.

Darlene Emco-Rollins, director of CHIPInreceives a call from Mr. Packard that the

food is on the way.Jayne directs the students on the loading dock (left) while several

students haul another load out of the elevator. (below)

The winning homerooms for each grade areas follows;Grade Homeroom Number of Items

5 Mrs. Bolio 3616 Mrs. Warms 5897 Mr. Warms 5758 Mrs. Hackenson 496

The winning students were:

First place – Max Ginsberg, with 436items

Second place – Julian GinsbergThird place - Aquinnah Hill.

Thank you Charlton Middle School forhaving such great compassion and thinkingof others. Millennium, the townsfolk, yourteachers, and parents are all so proud of theof you, and overjoyed for CHIPIn to havesuch great community support!

Charlton Middle Fabulous Food Drive

Charlton Middle SchoolTop Collectors for CHIPIn Food Drive

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Wreath Making Workshop at Senior CenterIt was a special Saturday afternoon at the Charlton

Senior Center on November 16th. Residents were invited to aworkshop to learn how to make their own Christmas Wreath.

Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission, itwas open to all.

Basic materials were provided by the instructor, TinaBemis of Bemis Nursery of Spencer, Massachusetts. Othernatural ornaments were donated by Fay Mountain Farm.

The finishedwreaths consistedof mixed ever-greens, a plain bow,berries, cones, andpods as well assome Christmasornaments. Sofreshly cut were theevergreens that theentire room smelledas fragrant as a

walk in the woods.Priced in two categories which included the lesson and theassistance of the instructor, wreaths cost either $20 or $30.

The more costly ones included a fancy bow and theornaments.

In addition to the workshop, the guests were treated tocoffee, juice and pastry.

All things considered, it was a delightful way to relax,socialize and go home with a beautiful wreath made withyour own hands. And... the training on making the wreaththey can now share with others.

Tina began teaching how to make wreaths back in 1996.At the time, she was a self-taught wreathmaker, goingthrough a number of trials to get it right. Since that time shehas taught hundreds of people how to make a wreath andthey all went home proud of their results.

Bemis Farms NurseryBemis Farms Nursery is located at 29 North Brookfield Road, in

Spencer, Massachusetts.This family owned, quality oriented, retail plant nursery,

greenhouse, and garden center are passionate about making sureyou are successful in your gardening endeavors. They strive tomake sure you have plants and products to make your yard “pop”!

Bemis Farms would love to be able to share local and timelygarden tips, frost alerts, and container gardening workshops withyou. Sign up for out email newsletter at BemisFarmsNursery.com

For some, celebrating a holiday isn’t only about a single day.It’s a season of festivities where the journey is just as important asthe destination. Bemis Farms personnel state “you won’t forget thetime you spent with your mother, daughter, sister or friend, hum-ming carols and breathing in the scent of freshly-cut evergreensand spicy cinnamon sticks while hand-crafting some really beautifuldecorations for your home.” Here are some upcoming workshops:

Saturday, November 23, 2013 9am - 1pmKick off the holiday season with a new tradition. Because each

home is different, you choose which three projects from the listbelow will best beautify your home. Round, Square or Oval Wreath,Mailbox Hugger, 10 Foot Garland, 3 Foot Door Arch, Giant Swag,Tree, Candy Cane, Porch Pot, or Kissing Ball. Make all 3 beforelunch! Using mostly local fresh-cut greens sprinkled with a fewfancy greens from afar.

If you’d like to embellish your decorations with pods, berries,fruit, cones, twigs, cinnamon sticks and shiny ornaments, thenplease stay for a special, catered luncheon, and decorate yourcreations after the meal.

Sunday, November 24, 2013 10am, 1 pm or 3 pmChoose a shape, and create a plain wreath with freshly cut

evergreens and a velvet bow for only $20.If you would like to create a fancy wreath with cones, pods,

fruit, berries, and other decorations, add a $10 decorating kit andchoose a theme: Birds ’n Berries, Walk in the Woods, WilliamsburgFruit, and many more.

Greens for the wreaths organized by type.

Tina Bemis demonstrates how to cut the hand size bunchesof branches to fasten to the frame with craft wire.

A group of wreath makers with supplies in handpatiently await the instructions for the next step.


Want thiskind of fun?

For moreinformation, or

to book aworkshop withyour friends,

call508-885-4247.


Charlton Real EstateActivity Summary for 2013

(Diane Dabrowski is a local Real Estate agent with housing in herblood. Her lifetime experience has made her one of the toprealtors in the area and she has her door open to help you,

whether you are buying a home or selling one.)

It’s my hobby, my career, and my daily focus. Peoplealways ask me, “Diane, is the real estate market still slow?”“Are house prices still dropping?” “Can I find a great deal,Diane?” Like an Attorney, my answer is usually: “It de-pends.”

Overall, Charlton had a much high average sales pricethan in previous years. $29,574,800 of residential propertyhas closed so far in 2013! These homes sold in an averageof 118 days.

The highest priced sale in Charlton was a home for$660,000. It had an original price of $799,900. Typically, aCharlton home that goes on deposit has been reduced 4-6%.When the reduced priced home transfers to new buyers , theseller had accepted an offer of an additional 2-3% less.

Charlton sellers looking to maximum the amount theycould get had a small window of opportunity this summer.We had a reduced number of homes on the market forbuyers to choose from. At this time, we are holding steadywith 63 homes on the market. Most homes were for sale 134days before they got an offer.

This data has been obtained from the Realtor M.L.S.(Multiple Listing Service) The report compared all active,reduced, pending, sold and expired listings in town. Privatesales would not have been captured in this data.

If you’d like more spefic assessor information on yourproperty, you may be surprised what you can now find on

line! Go to www.townofCharlton.net. If you click on theAssessor or Patriot Property link you can research yourproperty information your assessment is based on. GISmapping link has a bird’s eye view of property lines.WWW.Masslandrecords.com is where you can researchdeed and sale information.

To answer the questions most of you seem to be curiousabout:

“Is the real estate market still slow?” For some sellerswho are not priced attractively, I suspect they would say themarket is slow. If the home is in a price range where there isnot much competition, they may see an offer in a matter ofdays.

Are prices still dropping? In some price ranges they are.I see a huge demand right now for ranches and second/investment homes like a waterfront or multi-family homes.Some home owners may be better off to do minor improve-ments and leave the price where it is than they would be ifthey dropped the price into a saturated price range and stillhad to be concerned with lender required repairs.

Can I still find a great deal? Yes! I recommend usingthe help of a Buyers Agent to make recommendations in yourbest interest. Coming into the Winter season, sellers may beopen to negotiate with you. Base your offer on comparablesales that have closed within six months. Make sure youhave your financing set up before you start looking at proper-ties. In my experience, sellers will be much more willing tonegotiate with you when they know you are ready to closewithout contingencies.

Watch for future summaries on the real estate marketand the opportunities it might bring to you.

As the only 3rd generation Charlton Realtor who is alsothe top producer, my local market knowledge and experi-ence will result in a faster, smoother move for your family!

We can discuss your goals and howthey relate to:

-getting you more $-moving your house rapidly-which improvements to do-timing of putting the home on

the market-protecting yourself from liability

in the sale

What clients are saying about Diane Dabrowski, Realtor:

“Because of your negotiation skills, we got more forour house than we ever thought we would.”

Diane DabrowksiBroker/Realtor

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Thank you for remembering me when your friends &family have real estate questions!

I can help them no matter where they are!

“Your advice was 100% on the money.”

Call me today for a free consultation!

Reach me the fastest by my cell at508-479-2340

Check out my website atwww.dianedabrowski.com

I am committed to your success!

or... stop by my office at CarpentierPlaza, Charlton Center


Christmas Crafts atCharlton Arts & Activities CenterIf you are shopping for some unique gifts, then

you owe yourself a visit to our fledgling CommunityCenter on 4 Dresser Hill Road. There are a variety ofgifts, including some fully decorated Christmas trees,as well has quilted wall hangings, mats, knitted itemsand wooden carved and hand painted snowmen,soldiers and

There are crafted snowmen to decorate yourshelfs and window sills, childrens clothing andmore....hand made by local crafters.

Martha Walker displays herhand painted holiday wood

carvings.

Louise Peterson with the snowmen for Christmas.


Knitters Donate Clothing to CHIPInCHIPIn is an acronym, but you could not tell that to

Lucille Bonin and Annette Blash. Lucille and Annette haveknown each other for 67 years and are cousins by marriage.They have taken to heart the meaning of chipping in to helpothers.

For the last 4 years, these two champions have beenknitting year-round to produce a collection of clothing items,including hats, mittens, and slippers with the offer to makeanything else upon request. (She has made sweater jacketsfor herself.)

Lucille worked at the former American Optical for 44years in plastics and molding. Her husband worked at thesame place in grounds maintenance. An enthusiastic 74 yearold grandmother, she started out knitting for her grandchil-dren. Next, she was at Notre Dame Church in Southbridge,and a lady came in with her granddaughter looking cold, soshe made her a hat. Another lady, playing bingo, notice whatshe had done and offered Lucille some yarn. The next thingwe knew, the three of us got together on Friday nights.

When her grandson began school at Charlton Elementary,she knitted hats for everyone in his class as a Christmaspresent.

When she heard of the work CHIPIN was doing, sheasked the Director, Darlene Emco Rollins if they wanteddonated knitted items. Darlene was thrilled at the idea andwelcomed it with open arms. The estimated count was for 45sets to provide for the registered CHIPIn clients. Suddenlyword got around and she started getting donations of yarnfrom everybody. They hear about our project and more andmore are giving yarn.

Ever since the two have continued the tradition. Sodedicated to the cause, Lucille already has the batch for nextyear nearly completed except for two more hats.

Not only that, she has a ‘knitter in training’ in the form ofher granddaughter. She baby-sits her granddaughter, pickingher up at 6:30 AM and then knits while she watches her.Little did she know that her granddaughter was also watchingher grandmother and eventually wormed her way onto herlap. After watching the master, she said “I can do that!”

So Lucille let her put her hands on the knitting needleswhile she continued. Soon, her granddaughter wanted to do it

Lucille Bonin holding some yarn donated byCathy Kuehl for the next knitting project.

Annette Blash, Lucille’s knitting partner who also helpsout at the senior center holds a couple of samples.

Shown here is a small portion of the many boxes of knitted clothingitems donated to CHIPIn by Lucille Bonin and Annette Blash.

on her own. Gram set her up and she is now knitting thestraight stitch, making her own pair of slippers.

She was skilled enough to surprise the nurses during arecent visit to Lucille’s sister in law at the Overlook inCharlton. Her next lesson will be to stitch with pearl onceshe has finished her first project.

What a great ‘family’ tradition! Our thanks from thewhole town of Charlton go out to these giving individuals.Thank you Lucille Bonin and Annette Blash!


Welcome To The Southbridge/CharltonResidential Convenience Drop-Off

This Drop-Off is open to Residents of Southbridge and Charlton, Massachusetts ONLY.Proof of residency will be required (i.e. Driver’s license, registration or current utility bill).

Hours of Operation: Every Saturday 7:00 AM to NoonWhat We Can Accept:

• MSW/Trash (please place trash in the marked bin for your Town)• Recycling (please place recycling in the marked bin for your Town)• Scrap Metal• Yard Waste• Bulky (furniture, plastic, wood, mattress, etc.)

Space is limited by the facility permit.Multiple loads and bulk loads can not be accommodated.

What We Can NOT Accept: (No Exceptions)• Commercial Waste• Hazardous Waste (paints, chemicals, oil, etc.)• Bulbs • Batteries • Televisions or Computer Monitors• Electronics (unless they are scrap metal)• Propane Tanks• Refrigerant Containing Appliances• Tires• Other Regulated Materials

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events will be held onthe following days ONLY:

These materials may only be acceptedduring scheduled Household HazardousWaste Collection Events.

Household Hazardous Waste CollectionEvents require notification to and approvalby the Massachusetts Department ofEnvironmental Protection.

The LAST Saturday in: MARCH, JUNE and SEPTEMBERThe FIRST Saturday in: DECEMBER


There were more than 85 senior citizens present at thesenior center to feast on a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednes-day, November 20th. There was a spirit of congeniality thatwas evidenced in their collective wisdom regarding friend-ship.

Groups of neighbors, relatives, and former Charlton Highstudents chatted and reminisced about their families andfriends.

The dinner began with a few words from DirectorElaine Materas. She explained how thankful she was for

Thanksgiving Dinner at Senior Centerbeing here after suffered painfully from Lime Disease andBell's palsy. Bell’s palsy is a temporary weakness or paraly-sis of the muscles on one side of the face. She was thankfulfor family and friends and her extended ‘family’ at thecenter.

She next introduced Reverend so and so from theCharlton Methodist Church who played the guitar and sangand then gave a prayer of thanks.

Next, Elaine asked all of those with birthdays in the

Annette Blash, Kathy Anctil and her sister, Donna Bertrand.

Joan Wilbur and Janet Cullen on the food line.

Darlene Emco-Rollins, Florence Ash, AdrienneBumpus and Cathy Kuehl setting out the feast.

Roasting the turkeys before the big day, CathyKuehl does some basting and checking.

Diners waiting patiently for the Thanksgiving dinner.


Don Cindy Parent and Thelma and Paul Jolin pointed at in picture at Thanksgiving dinner.


Jim Howard delivering the goods.Karen Spiewak serving the guests. Nancy Hammond and another guest.

Genevieve Forkey, Marilyn Mccassey

The view of the ‘Grand Ball Room’ where the senior crowd could sit back and enjoy the meal.


Museum PassesOld Sturbridge Village www.osv.org1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.Sturbridge, MA 01566Get a 50% discount off day time admission for up to 4 individualsper visit

Higgins Armory Museum www.higgins.org100 Barber Ave.Worcester, MA 01606508-853-6015Half price admission with the pass for up to 4 adults and/or children.Children 3 & under are admitted free.

USS Constitution Museumwww.ussconstitutionmuseum.orgCharlestown Navy YardBoston, MA 02129(617) 426-1812Free admission for up to 9 guests with the museum pass.

Museum of Science www.mos.orgScience ParkBoston, MA 02114617-589-0100Coupon admits a maximum of four people. An admission fee of$7.00 per person will be charged when entering the museum.The pass does not include separately-ticketed venues including theMugar Omni Thetare, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, 3-D DigitalCinema, Butterfly Garden, and special exhibits.

Mystic Aquarium www.mysticaquarium.org55 Coogan Blvd.Mystic, CT 06355-1997860-572-5955Pass provides discounted admission to the aquarium. Two adults$23.00 each, 2 children $17.00 each (ages 3-17)

Ecotarium: A Center for Environmental Explorationwww.ecotarium.org222 Harrington WayWorcester, MA 01604508-929-2700Pass for half price to the Ecotarium for up to 2 adults and 2children in one vehicle. There is no charge for children under 3.

Roger Williams Park Zoo www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, RI 02907401-785-3510Pass for a $3.00 discount - combo of 4 - adults or children.

Massachusetts State Parks www.massparks.orgThe Massachusetts Parks Pass entitles the bearer to free parking forone carload of visitors at over 50 facilities in the MA State Parkssystem that charge a day-use parking fee.

Activities to do during the HolidaysIf you haven’t thought ahead, then perhaps this is a good

time to reserve your museum pass for places to visit inMassachusetts. The library offers a variety of opportunitieswith special passes which the whole family can enjoy.

There are indoor and outdoor options, and there are a fewdays left to have the last opportunity to visit Higgins Armorywhich is scheduled to close soon.

Happy Holidays!Tae Sung playing the guitar

month of November to come forward for a round of every-one singing Happy Birthday.

Behind the scenes, the staff of the kitchen worked fordays ahead to prepare the feast. Cathy Kuehl, with herkitchen elves spent the days ahead roasting turkeys andcutting them up into sumptuous size pieces.

In the morning the staff and volunteers prepared the‘fixings’, including the stuffing, squash, potatoes and gravy,peas, cranberry sauce and rolls.

They set up a production line where food was expedi-tiously put on the plates for the servers to bring to the guests.From there, volunteer servers walked the floor to deliver thetasty feast.

Getting the gravy.

Thanksgiving Dinner


Road ConstructionScheduled on Route 20

Maintenance work has been going on along the EasternLane of Route 20 from about November 12th to 22nd. Thehead of the maintenance crew indicated that this was work toresolve a water drainage problem, and that the placement ofthis piping would address the issue.

Photos show the road being cut with a jackhammer,digging the trench with an excavator, preparing the seal onthe pipe with rubber and caulking, then placing the pipe intothe trench.

Road Construction Scheduled in FutureThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be

doing more work on Route 20. The construction project willcover a section on Route 20 at Richardson's Corner inCharlton, continuing easterly 3.2 miles to the Route 12intersection in Oxford. It is scheduled to be under waystarting in the winter of 2016.

This project will entail highway reconstruction, widening,

traffic signals and installation of median barrier. The bridgescarrying US 20 over the Little River in Charlton and US 20over the French River in Oxford will also be rehabilitated.This project is in the preliminary design phase.

Workers have been out by 7:00 AM in themorning, despite some cold temperatures. Here,even applying the ‘plumbers putty’ to the rubberseal was difficult. Gloves were a necessity.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Residents of Southbridge and Charlton, Massachusetts ONLY

Household Hazardous WasteCollection Day

Saturday December 7, 2013 ~ 9 am to 1 pm

Casella Waste Services FacilityAt 165 Barefoot Road (across from the landfill)

This event is open to Southbridge and Charlton residents only.* No food or sanitary wastes will be accepted.

* No commercial waste will be accepted.* No latex based paints will be accepted.

See Southbridge Cable Access Channel 12 for more informationNo pre-registration is necessary.

Proof of residency will be required (i.e. Driver’s license or current utility bill).

** In order to accommodate everyone, there is a 10 gallon limit per household for paint and chemical wastes *

Some of the various materials accepted at the event (No Charge):Acids, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Batteries (auto and household), Cleaning Fluid, Degreasers, Disinfec-tants, Drain Cleaners, Dry Gas, Herbicides, Insect Repellents, Lacquers, Lubricants, Mothballs,Oil Based Paints, Paint Removers, Paint Thinners, Pesticides, Rat Poisons, Turpentine, Varnish,Weed Killers, Fluorescent Light tubes, Mercury containing products. Yard wastes will be accepted(leaves, brush or shrubs). Household rubbish will be accepted including stoves, dishwashers,washing machines, dryers. (No food or sanitary wastes please!)

Materials That Will Be Accepted For A Charge:Small Appliances $20 each (computer monitors, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, televisions, air conditioners, water

coolers, or freezers). Propane tanks $10 each. Automobile Tires $10 each. Truck Tires $25 each.

Materials That Will Not Be Accepted:Asbestos, PCBs, explosives or shock-sensitive materials, ammunition, compressed gas cylinders, radioactive

wastes, pathological wastes, infectious waste, or medicines. No food or sanitary wastes will be accepted.

If you have any questions about the event or acceptable materials, please call Casella Waste Services at 888-532-2735

10 Gallon limitper household.


Recycling Committee Discusses$1000 Charlton Grant

On November 14, the Recycling Committee met todiscuss the recent grant for Environmental Protection.

Previously, the group had discussed the concept ofcomposting to eliminate the disposal of garden organic materialwhich could be composted to provide an additive to soils.

Their brainstorming lead them to consider the purchase ofrecylcing containers for both composting and other recyclablematerials which should be kept out of the waste streamheaded for landfills.

Senator Stephen M. Brewer and Representative Anne M.Gobi announced that nine towns in Central Massachusettswere awarded municipal/regional grants from the Massachu-setts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under itsSustainable Material Recovery Program (SMRP). The

funding has beenawarded to townsthat operate recy-cling, composting,reuse and sourcereduction activitiesthat increase thediversion of munici-pal solid waste andhousehold hazard-ous waste.

“I applaud thetowns for theircommitment to thisprogram and to theresponsible man-

agement of solid waste,” said Brewer. “This grant is importantto the Commonwealth’s ongoing partnership with municipali-ties to do a better job of recycling and reuse. This practice isgood for the environment, good for our friends and neighbors,and good for future generations.”

“Finding sensible solutions to deal with waste is necessary.I appreciate the work our towns do to reduce solid wastewhich is a direct cost savings to every person in the commu-nity. These grants are vitally important in helping communitiesincrease their recycling numbers and reducing waste,” saidGobi.

Communities represented by Brewer and Gobi receivingfunding include: Ashby - $500, Athol - $1,000, Barre - $750

Brookfield - $500, Charlton - $1,000, Hardwick - $500,North Brookfield - $500, Spencer - $8,500, and Ware - $750.

The SMRP was created under 310 Code of Massachu-setts Regulations 19.300-303 and the Green Communities Act,which directs a portion of the proceeds from the sale of WasteEnergy Certificates to recycling programs approved byMassDEP, in total 137 recipients will be awarded $2.47million. A full list of recipients can be viewed atwww.mass.gov/dep.

Recycling Committee Chairman, Roland Jackson andDeb Marquis reviewing notes on recycling containers.

Nancy Jackson supports the purchase of recycling containers.

Kara Hmielowski, Administrative Assistant looks overthe specifications on the containers.

Committee member Kathleen Walkersearched for options on composting.


Connor and Chase picked out the Wimpy Kid books.

Cheryl Hansen, Library [email protected]

Tel. 508-248-0452

The Charlton Library in Dexter Hall, Main Street, Charlton.

Connor Newman tells his brother Chase that he read that book.

Two sisters work on some of the many puzzles that challenge them.

Library Newsby Cheryl Hansen, Library Director

The library has started its annual effort to collect toys forfamilies in need. “Toys for Tots Instead of Fines” runs fromNov. 12th to Dec. 14th. For every $5.00 in fines that you owebring in a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy to the circulation desk todonate to Toys for Tots and your fines will be waived. Don’thave time to go shopping? Pay your fines and all fine moneycollected during this time will be used to buy toys for the Toysfor Tots program. In years past the library has been able to buyhundreds of dollars’ worth of toys for the program using finemoney collected during this period. We cannot take toys in lieuof “billed items” as that money is used to replace the librarymaterial that has been lost.

Love Steampunk? Not sure exactly what it is but think itlooks cool? Come to our Steampunk Creation session and letyour imagination run wild with all of our amazing “found ob-jects.” Come to the library (story time room) any time between5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th. If you have anidea of what you would like to make please bring any necessary

materials with you if you have them – i.e. hats, goggles,belts, or whatever else you may need for your creation. Wehave lots of donated items, but you may not find exactlywhat you want. This program is best for teens ages 13 andover. Please call 508-248-0452 ext.12 to register or visit theAdult or Children’s Circ desk.

Don’t forget the Charlton Library hosts a book discus-sion group on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 inthe Local History Room. New members are alwayswelcome. On December 21st the group will be discussing amodern classic, Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. Did youknow that Rebecca was first published in 1938 and hasnever gone out of print since? Call the library to reserve acopy now! We are also planning to show the 1940 versionof the movie starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaineand directed by Alfred Hitchcock on the big screen inDexter Hall soon after the book group meeting (date to bedetermined).


Richard Linehan with his son at the library. Rebecca Masse with her son doing puzzles.

Nicole sits with her mom, Lisa at theStorytelling hour as they follow the characterstravelling along the Great Lakes. John Porcino brings a little music to the story.

Candids at theLibrary

Library Page,Drew Vizzachero, checks theavailability of a book. (left)


Mr. Shepherd

It was all men on deck on the stage at the Shepherd Hillauditorium on Thursday, November 21st in front of a sell-outcrowd. About two dozen high school boys volunteered to runthrough ‘training camp’ in preparation for a one night eventof interviewing, tuxedo modeling and of course the showingoff of a special talent.

That talent varied from singing, dancing, rubix cuberacing, Morway lifting to a ‘magic show’. The evening wasMC’d by teacher Matt Morway who in his own right dis-played the talent of ‘instant’ costume changes, some lesscomfortable than others. Matt poked fun at everyone, includ-ing the judges and himself as he interviewed each candidatein the Mr. Shepherd Hill contest as they modeled their casualwear.

Questions like “What is your favorite movie?” “What isyour favorite food?” were asked to solicit some personalinformation while he managed to find something comical intheir audition. Onestudent he pre-sented to theaudience as a ‘littleelf’ since theChristmas seasonwas approaching.

After groupsong and dance bythe upperclassmen,the interviews wereof Matt Williams,Bryce French,Chris Lindstrom, Sean Gatsogiannis, Lucas Patenaude, DanButler, Keegan LaPierre, Jake Gelb. This was followed bythe first talent group of Anthony Battista, Kevin Falcone,CongKe Li/Brendan Pratt, Seamus Giguere, Tanner Amico,Alex Veber, and Kurt Bilis.

After the intermission, the underclassmen did their dancenumber. Interviews werethen of Alex Veber,Seamus Giguere, AnthonyBattista, Brendan Pratt,Kevin Falcone, TannerAmico, CongKe Li, andKurt Bilis.

This was followed bythe last round of talentwith Jake Gelb, MattWilliams, Chris Lindstrom,Sean Gatsogiannis, LucasPatenaude, Dan Butler/Keegan LaPierre, and

BryceFrench.

Thecrowdroared onseveraloccasionsandwhistled onsomeothers.Notablemomentswere

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during the countdown on the triple Rubix Cube Race against the clockwhen Kurt Bilis slapped down the finished cubes. Another was whenMr. Morway arrived in a football uniform. A third was when ChrisLindstrom arrived in a ‘leopard -skin’ fight outfit to the tune of Rockyand proceeded to hoist Mr. Morway up in a bench press.

And of course, the night could not have ended without a winner,with Lucas Patenaude being crowned the winner of a $250 prize.

Underclassmen participants included Alex Myers, AlexyMaldonado, Jack Hetherman, Sean McKeon, Joe Menton, DevonPietz, Josh Gelb, Jacob Wagner, Dom Mogstaad, Troy Repekta, JackHoward, and Davide Sarkodee,

The judges were, teachers, Mr. Rhynhart, Mrs. Szydlo, Mrs.Holton, Mr. Pescosolido, and Ms. Garneau.

Organizers were Mrs. Piehl, Jenna Libera, and the rest of theSHRHS Student Council.

The choreography was arranged by Alex-Jo Bellerieve andMegan Boria.

Thanks were given to all the members of the 2013 Mr. ShepherdHill Committee - Eric Chalupka for his excellent lighting and soundwork and Samantha Dumas for Organizing and Chairing the event.


Charlton Town Common and Charlton Public LibraryJoin us for singing and performances in the Charlton Library’s 2nd floor Dexter Hall meeting room.

“Festival of Lights Parade”Starts around 5:40 at CVS ending at the Common at 6:00 PM.

HOT CHOCOLATE will be provided and SANTA CLAUS will be arriving by sleigh at around 6 P.M.,at which time we will light up the two Christmas Trees and the decorations on the town common.

CharltonChristmas Tree

Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, Dec. 1st4:30 PM


The Shepherd Hill Girls Cross Country Team claimed thefirst Division 1 distrct title ever on Saturday, November 9th atthe Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Their coach, NicoleFossas was nothing less than elated at their tremendouseffort.

Prior to the 5k race, one of the runners had been sick anda number of them had slight injuries and yet, the bond be-tween them drove their inner selves to the limit in capturingfirst place.

They even had the full contingent of their team, notentered in the race, get up early in the morning and trek up toGardner to cheer them on and support them. The weatherwas quite cold with temps in the mid 30’s.

The team effort was obvious with four Shepherd Hill girlsshocking their tough competitors, Wachusett Regional HighSchool powerhouse by finishing in the top ten positions andtheir fifth point scorer, Emily Thibaud finishing twentieth.

The team was lead by Stella Worters, 3rd, Juleanna

Shepherd Hill Girls Cross CountryFirst Ever District Championship!

District Champions 2013, Haley Chamberlain, Valerie Thibaud, Allison Chevalier, LucyHarmon, Stella Worters, Emily Thibaud, Juleanna Schultz at the State Meet November 16th.

Schultz, 4th, Lucy Harmon, 7th, and Haley Chamberlain, 9th.To round out their team effort, Valerie Thibaud finished

31st and Alison Chevalier finished 40th to displace the runnerswho followed.

The Hill girls finished their regular season with a fantasticundefeated dual meet record of 13-0. In addition, they com-peted in several invitationals, including one on Martha’sVineyard where they finished 2nd, one in Amherst where theyfinished 3rd and the last, called the Twilight Meet whichincluded top runners throughout the state where they finished6th overall.

They won in the District Competition which qualifiedthem for the state finals.

Coach Nicole Fossas has been coaching the team for thelast five years. She is also an assistant track coach at the highschool, but has worked with runners at the Dudley MiddleSchool where she is a teaching assistant.

She has a son, Elijah, a senior who runs for boys cross


country team, and who is also quite proud of both the teamand his mom.

“They started the work for this back in June when theyset their mind on their goal. They put in the work all summerto stay in shape.”

Amazingly, four of my top seven runners were playingsoccer last year, but being a close knit group of friends, theyswitched sports for their senior year. They knew each otherwell, put in their efforts all summer long.

I told the team that it is never about one race becauseanything can happen. We had one girl sick for districts andthey all had aches and pains, but we beat Wachusett withthem at their at the absolute best.

These girls, they knew that was what they wanted. Theyran spring track since their freshman year. One team mem-ber this year was a field hockey player last year, one was acheerleader and a volleyball player. This year they were partof something big and they know it.

During the season, I fed them, giving them breakfast onthe weekends and during the week, there were lots ofspaghetti nights.

Most of the youngsters start doing cross country inmiddle school in fifth grade, but many are lost soccer whenentering seventh grade. I was lucky to have some return tothe joy of running and be a part of the team. Since they knoweach other from track, it was a natural for them.

During the year I told them that they will spend a lot oftime together - basically for ten months. I made the point thatthey won’t always get along, but they need to respect oneanother. They figure it out and resolve their differences.

They are all great girls. I will be sorry to see my seniorsgo. Alison, Valarie and Emily were always their switching forthe 5th, 6th and 7th positions, but playing a valuable role inraising the score of the opponents. (Low score wins in crosscountry.) Kaylin Heatherman was the comedian of the teamand she was the alternate for the 7th man, but was thealternate number 8.

District ResultsPlace Name Time

1 Stella Worters, 17:53.22 Juleanna Schultz, 18:24.73 Lucy Harmon, 18:56.54 Haley Chamberlain, 18:58.8

20 Emily Thibaud, 19:47.331 Valerie Thibaud 19:47.3

The State Meet competition was much stiffer. ShepherdHill finished in an admirable 15th overall with 303 points.

State ResultsPlace Name Time

15 Juleanna Schultz 17:54.187 Stella Worters 18:58.497 Lucy Harmon 19:09.8

100 Haley Chamberlain 19:15.7141 Emily Thibaud 20:00.4154 Alison Chevalier 20:21.0165 Valerie Thibaud 20:48.5

Food Services Director, Andreas Panayiotou and Principal,Mary Pierangeli serve Jason Bangs breakfast.

Caelin Hetherman, Emily Thibaud, Juleanna Schultz, StellaWorters, Allison Chevalier, Valerie Thibaud and Lucy Harmon at

their early morning breakfast.

Principal, Mary Pierangeli and Stella Worters

An Honor BreakfastOn Friday, November 15, the Administration invited the

Shepherd Hill Cross Country Teams to a special breakfast intheir honor for the undefeated season and winning theDistrict Title.


African Music and Art ProgramOn Friday, November 15th, the Heritage School had a cultural

awareness presentation that would have matched the best of anytheater in the country.

Not only did talented performers introduce the fourth graders to avariety of instruments which were later used in the final performance,but the youngsters shined with glee as they shook the maracas,banged their hands on the rope tuned drums, or with mallets on bassdrums.

The entire concept for this cultural enrichment program was thebrainstorm of Heritage School teacher, Cynthia Rawson. As an adult,

Cultural Awareness for Charlton Heritage School Students

she had experienced visits to local museums, includingthat of Higgins Armory. She visited Clinton's Galleryof African Art last year for one of the graduatecourses that she teaches and was amazed at thecollection and the kindness of Zach Combs, theDirector.

As a teacher of art, she wanted to bring some of

this enrichment back to the students at the school. She wrotea Target Grant, hoping that she could arrange for the Galleryto visit the Heritage school, but she did not get the grant.Although she was disappointed, Mr. Combs helped turnthings around by offering some grant funding if matchingfunds were raised.

Using CulturalEnrichment fundsallocated each year bythe Parent TeacherOrganization, and thehelp of the StudentCouncil, the fundraising goal wasreached. As an addedbenefit, GordonLankton agreed to loanthe school elevenartifacts to inspirestudents. These will beon display through Dec. 5.

The activities began back on October 29, 30,31, and Nov.

1st, where eight classes of 4th graders traveled to HigginsArmory in Worcester. (This comes on the heels of theunfortunate closing of the Higgins Armory in December, andwe felt that it was a cultural enrichment opportunity not to be

missed.)The Student Council here at Heritage is assisting

in a fund-raiser to help defray the cost, and thedistrict bus allowed them to keep the cost down.

This field trip provided many opportunities forboth cultural enrichment as well as integration withinthe fourth grade curriculum, specifically LanguageArts and Social Studies. During the Higgins visit, allstudents attended a craft workshop in which theyreplicated a metal tooling portrait. These were ondisplay for Parent Teacher Conferences.

Back in school, the students designed Jestermasks during their art classes, where they exploredthe forms of entertainment common in the MiddleAges. They used fabric and many accessories to

create an authentic look.The Art Curriculum was directly aligned with this presen-


tation during the month of October.Third grade classes created life-likemasks from fabric, paint, raffia, andbeads. They will, hopefully, wearthese to the performance!

As a part of the learningexperience, the second graderslooked up African animals on WorldBook in computer class, with eachone making one out of modelingclay. They also made Masai Adorn-ment collars, worn to signifystatus.... single, married, land owner, etc. and necklaces andwraps to wear to the performance. Third graders madeAfrican masks, which they brought to the concert to surpriseIssa, Balla, and Zach.

The second grade classes made models of Africananimals from clay andpainted them. Theyalso be worked withtie-dye paper, creat-ing an Africansilhouette landscape.In addition, theydesigned decorativeneck pieces to wearto the final perfor-mance.

During computerclasses, they wereable to do researchon Africa by explor-ing the unlimitedresources availablethrough the application and use of World Book.Their work involved a writing component, as thestudents wrote about their experiences.

This was truly a school-wide event, and theactivities planned were put in place to ensurethat every student had a part of the uniqueexperience. The Gallery of African Art providedeleven pieces of authentic African Art on loanto Heritage School for the display cases. Thework will all be on display at Parent Confer-ences on Dec 5th. There will be raffle basketsat this time and chances to win them as ourfund-raiser.

Performance DayWhen the performance day came, Zach

Combs, Director of the Gallery of African Art inClinton, spent the day at Heritage with authenticdrums and drummers from Africa. Every fourth

grade class at Heritage was given ahalf hour drumming/music class. Allclasses were invited to visit the gymthroughout the day and sit in on adrumming workshop.

At 2:00 PM the entire schoolmarched to the gym for CrocodileRiver Music's premiere show,Trinidad 2 Timbuktu, hosted bythe Heritage School for the very firsttime. Students attending the perfor-mance participated by wearing their

masks and costumes with many colors.The drumming began with Issa Coulibaly pounding out a

beat and silencing the crowd. His rhythm and movementacross the floor drew everyone’s attention.

The interactive musical geography lesson took theaudience on a journey that started in Maliwith the music and rhythms that originatedthere in African tribal and ritual drumming.From there, they traveled around the world,exploring the calypso, reggae, flamenco,Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban music and dancestyles that have blossomed from theseAfrican musical roots.

The audience journeyed of thousandsof miles and through hundreds of years oftradition. The musicians introduced listenersto native instruments and the variouslanguages that mark each genre. Theydemonstrated how regional “dialects” havefound their way into the original Africanlanguage of rhythm and song.

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Through lecture and discussion, song and danceperformance, and opportunities for audience partici-pation, this program invited the listeners to see howour very wide world is, in some ways, a very smallone indeed.

When the last piece was played, Issa, thetalented djembe player led members of the audienceinto a traditional dance. The music and rhythmbecame so enticing, that the entire group on the floorstood up to join in. The second graders got up in theConga line, as well as 3rd and 4th graders.

Issa Coulibaly on drums

The ‘favorite’ instrument - the xylophone of rosewoodand sound resonators made of gourds underneath.

African silhouette landscapes painted by the second graders.

Balla Kouyate plays the xylophone, just as he did at the Library of Congress.

More of the third graders wearingtheir masks of celebration.

They, in turn, were suddenly followed by by the remainder ofstudents from the school. The final performance in the afternoon wasjust amazing, and the energy of the performers electified the crowd.Teachers were pulled in followed by more teachers and even theSuperintendent of Schools, Sean Gilrein. Everyone ended up dancing!EVERYONE.

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Fourth grade students are getting their lessons from Issa Coulibaly and Zach Combs


When the music stopped the applause shook the Heritagegym. When the bell finally rang to signal the end of the day, a largeunanimous groan was a perfect indicator of the huge success ofthis program. When asked how she felt about the program,Cynthia said: “I've been teaching for 33 years, and this was mybest day ever!”

Thanks to the Gallery of African Art for coming to Charlton to change the lives of these young people forever!

Che Cartafalsa playing music of Trinidad on the steel pan drum.

Balla Kouyate at the xylophone.


Gallery of African Art Performers, Che Cartafalsa, Balla Kouyate, Ron Murray, Zach Combs and Issa Coulibaly.

Program Grant InformationThe Gallery of African Art has been awarded $35,000 in

matching funds from the Sun Hill Foundation, which is avail-able to other schools if they would like to have a similarprogram at their school.School Residency Grant - This provides matching funds to bring

interactive African arts programming to participating schools.Program includes: 1. African Art Installation - A display ofpieces from the Gallery’s collection of masks, statues, jewelry,sculptures, and instruments will be installed in your school. 1-monthinstallation. 2. In-School Residency - Master Drummer IssaCoulibaly and Zach Combs provide hands-on West African drumminginstruction focusing on technique and rhythm. Authentic instrumentssupplied for up to 30 students at a time for one full-day residency 3.Performance - Trinidad to Timbuktu brings your school on aninteractive musical journey through Mali, Spain, Brazil and Trinidad inthis whole-school assembly. 45-60 minute performance, same day asresidency.

Gallery Field Trip Grant - This provides free field trips to the Galleryof African Art. The School is responsible for transportation. Maxi-mum 30 students. Program includes: 1. Gallery Tour - ViewAfrican art and learn about some of the many cultures, traditions, andlanguages of the African continent as students are guided through thegallery. 30-minute tour. 2. Drum Class - Learn a rhythm from WestAfrica and explore the techniques used to play the various instrumentsin the Gallery. Authentic djembes, djun-djuns, and other instrumentsare provided. 45-minute class. 3. Independent Exploration - Perusethe Gallery individually or in small groups. Watch a video, take anaudio tour, or teachers can use this time to enrich curriculum.Suggested 15 minutes. Cynthia Rawson with Issa Coulibaly!!


Moon Hike FinaleAs the winter season approaches and the colder weather tends to keep folks indoors, there are still a few opportunities to

get out there and appreciate the beautiful things nature has to offer us.The Park Rangers at both Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam began hosting Full Moon Hikes in July 2013.This was in response to the overwhelming attendance to the one full moon hike held in 2012 that included 101 participants

in 3 tours. Attendance at our latest one in November had 26 participants and we will be planning more for 2014.They have one last chance coming up on Saturday, December 12/14 starting at 4:00 PM. Meet at the Buffumville Dam

Office at 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton.Please join a Park Ranger for this expedition. Call Park Ranger Jamie Kordack at 508-248-5697 for more details.

Watching the sunset over open water without the trees to block the view can offer spectacular spectrumsof color such as this photograph taken at Buffumville Dam as the sun lowered on the horizon.

The ‘early birds’ were out foraging. These turkeys knew it was time to part with Thanksgiving coming soon.


You are living in the last Green ValleyQuinebaug - Shetucket Heritage Corridor

Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust (CHPT)Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust (CHPT) was formed to

protect the natural beauties and rural character within the town ofCharlton, Massachusetts. In order to achieve these broad goals, theCHPT will work to educate the public on the value of open space,the wise use of natural resources, and the advantages and prin-ciples of land use planning.

CHPT seeks to protect, conserve, and preserve lands andwaters in Charlton, namely, rivers, streams, wetlands, wildlifehabitat, agricultural land, historical sites, ecologically significantregions as well as other scenic, natural and productive areas. Inorder to further these conservational, historical, educational andscientific objectives, the CHPT will seek to acquire by donation ordirect purchase real and personal property in the town of Charlton.CHPT can accept assignation of a town's right of first refusal forproperties under M.G.L. Chapter 61.

"Natural and cultural resources are a fundamental part of atown's character, beauty and environmental well being. Charlton isrich with such resources as water, fish and wildlife, scenic roadwaysand vistas, historic and archeological features."

(Master Plan for the Town of Charlton, page 36).Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust is a 501(c) 3 non-profit

land trust located in Charlton, Massachusetts. Contact information:Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust (CHPT), P.O. Box 92,

Charlton Depot, MA 01509. (Lisa Westwell, Tel. 508-248-5121)Web site at: http://www.charltontrust.org/

Regular Member, $10

Name: _______________________________________

Street:_________________________________________

Town: __________________ State: ____ Zip: ________

Phone:_________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________

Charlton Heritage Preservation TrustPreserving for future generations.

____________________________________.(please print your name and phone number)

Make checks payable to CHPT and mail with form to:Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust

P.O. Box 92, Charlton Depot, MA 01509

Donor, (Includes Membership)Oak, $2500 or more per yearPine, $1000-2499 per yearMaple, $500-999 per yearBirch, $100-499 per year

Contact Me. My employer will match my donation.

I am a landowner - Contact me about land preservation options.

I do not wish to become a member at this time, but I haveenclosed a donation.

I am purchasing a gift membership and have indicated therecipient’s name and address in the space provided below.Please let he/she know that this membership has been given tothem by

Beat the Beep Smoke Alarm ProgramSince Nicole’s Law was implemented in

2006, many Massachusetts homes haveinstalled carbon monoxide (CO) alarms andmany lives have been saved and injuriesprevented. Perhaps every fire department has

a CO alarm success story from one of the extended poweroutages we’ve had these past few years. However, COalarms only last 5-7 years and many are now coming to theend of their useful lives. No appliance lasts forever.

The Department of Fire Services has information on theCharlton Fire Department website to educate both firstresponders and the community at large about the importanceof beating the beep and replacing aging CO alarms. Residentsare encouraged to continue to have working CO and smokealarms in their homes.

Beat the Beep Department of Fire Services has bor-rowed the slogan and logo from Kidde’s Beat the Beepcampaign to remind people to replace aging CO alarms. Oneof the signs that a carbon monoxide alarm has reached the“end of life” stage will be a “chirping” that does not stop untilthe unit is powered off. For models with a digital read out, itwill have an “ERR” or “EO9” or “END” message. The mostcommon sign is it makes the low battery signal even afterbrand new batteries are installed. That’s the main reasonbehind the Beat the Beep campaign.

First responders need to know that many CO alarms arereaching this end of life stage soon. When responding tohomes where the CO alarm is beeping, it’s important for themto check the age of the detector. The entire alarm and not justthe batteries may need replacing in non-emergency cases.The Department of Fire Services has a short PowerPoint™for first responders on our website that is also being used byMass. Firefighting Academy instructors.

Increase your chances on saving lives! Alarms warnresidents in the event of a fire. Test them. If they are batteryoperated, fall is a good time to put in new batteries. They giveyou time to leave the building before your escape route isblocked by deadly smoke, heat and toxic gases. Install one onevery level of your home, in hallways outside the bedrooms,at the top of open stairways, at the base of cellar stairs, andinside the bedroom for sound sleepers or smokers. Test themto be sure they work!

Consider making a donation orbecoming a member today!


Population Trendsfor the Elderly in Charlton

There are 10,000 people reaching retirement age eachday in the United States.

In Charlton, the graphs here show the projections, exclud-ing new births, people moving into town, and deaths.

Notice the bulge representing the largest population intown will be between the ages of 60 and 80 by 2032.

There are currently 4618 adults between 40 and 60 yearsof age. In 20 years, they will represent the population groupbetween 60 and 80.

If the 70-79 year old group survives to the age of 100,then the entire elderly population in Charlton could be 6,500 oreven 7,000. Not including birth rates, this could representmore than half the population.

Population by Age Groups (2012)Age Range # Residents

Age from 1 to 19 2306Age from 20 to 29 1759Age from 30 to 39 1357Age from 40 to 49 2228Age from 50 to 59 2390Age from 60 to 69 1376Age from 70 to 79 679Age from 80 to 89 845Age from 90 to 96 748

Charlton PopulationDistribution

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2032

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Changing Times AheadThe graphs below in 4 sequences show that the largest groupof people living in Charlton are shifting into retirement age.By 2020 the complexion of the community will nearly have‘flipped’ from what it was in the 80’s and 90’s.

A winter parking ban will be in effect during and 48hours following a snowstorm of over three inches forthis upcoming and all ensuing winters on all streets in theTown of Charlton.

Clearing of sidewalks, as approved in the Town’sGeneral Bylaws, state that every owner of land abuttinga sidewalk shall cause all snow and ice to be removed toa width of not less than four feet from the portion of thesidewalk abutting his land.

Removal of snow onto public way (plowing), asapproved in the Town’s General Bylaws - no personshall plow or otherwise remove snow from privateproperty onto a public way in such manner as to obstructtravel or snow removal operations.

Winter Parking Ban

Excluding birth rates and ‘move-ins’ the bulkof the Charlton population will be over 60 years ofage by 2032.


Charlton Library’s Dexter Hall, Saturday, December 7, 2013As a Gift for the people of Charlton

theHelping Hand Society of Charlton

Presents

“Yes, You Can!”

2:00 P.M.Free

Admission

Program Includes A 45 Minute Presentation By Dick Hoyt

Meet And Greetwith Dick

Space IsLimited

Take this afternoon to hearThe Inspiration, Dedication And Determination Of A Father And Son

* Autographed copies of his books available to purchase* Light Refreshments

* Helping Hand Annual Raffle Tickets

Dick Hoyt together with his son Rick form “Team Hoyt” and compete around theworld doing marathons and triathlons. They have competed in over 1,000 athletic events inthe last 30 years. including 30 Boston Marathons and 6 Ironman Triathlons.

Dick is 73 years young and a retired lieutenant colonel, having served in the militaryfor 35 years. Rick is 51, and has graduated from Boston University with a degree inSpecial Education.

Rick was born with Cerebral Palsy. He does not speak. but has a strong mind andspirit.

Dick travels the country doing corporate and community presentations, educating thepublic about disability awareness and promoting the Team Hoyt motto. “Yes You Can’.Through his presentation. Dick shares his lifelong commitment to changing attitudes andeducating others on the world of disabilities.


There’s a New Kid in TownKid Power Gymnastics is a 5,000 square foot facility conve-

niently located on Route 20 in Charlton. The facility is equippedwith 30 ft Tumbl Trak, full spring floor, uneven bars, balance beams,and specially sized preschool equipment for our Kinder Power andParent & Tot Power classes.

Kid Power Gymnastics is dedicated to providing students witha fun, safe and educational environment. Each student will strive forhis or her personal best and focus on individual achievement. Ourmotto is "empowering kids for a fit and healthy future".

Kid Power Gymnastics is a club member of USA Gymnasticswhich is the governing body of gymnastics in the U.S. Our coachesare also members of USA Gymnastics and are First Aid and CPRcertified.

Programs OfferedParent & Tot Power (Ages 1.5 - 4)

Parent participation is required. Students in this 45 minute classlearn to follow directions, improve balance, develop gross motorskills, gain strength and build self confidence. Classes use pre-school gymnastics equipment including trampolines, bars, balancebeams, and colorful props. We strongly encourage setting up a trialclass for this age group.Kinder Power: (Ages 4 to 6 )

This 45 minute class is designed to increase your child’scoordination, muscle development, and socials skills. Instructorsuse a variety of preschool equipment including trampolines, bars,balance beams and colorful props. This class is similar to Parent &Tot Power except students attend class without a parent.Kid Power for Girls (Ages 6-12)

This hour long school age gymnastics class introduces girls tothe various gymnastics apparatus including floor, balance beam,bars, vault and trampoline. Students also spend class time develop-ing balance, flexibility, strength, confidence and body awareness.There are different levels of this class and students are moved upby skill level achievement.Kid Power for Boys (Ages 6-12)

This class is a one hour long class involving the floor, bars,

vault, and trampoline. Boys will increase their agility, balance,coordination and body awareness which helps not only withgymnastics but with various sports.

Gymnastics birthday partiesGymnastics birthday parties are a fun and exciting way to

celebrate your child's birthday. Save the wear and tear on yournerves and the mess in your house by scheduling a GymnasticsBirthday Party.

The party begins with a fun warm up and then leads into anhour of gymnastics fun and games including obstacle courses andtrampolines. After romping through the gym all party guests thenmove to the party room to enjoy presents and food! We provide theinstructor(s) and you are responsible for food, paper goods, anddecorations.

Reserve your child's party time well in advance to get the dateand time you desire. At the time of reservation, a deposit of $60 isdue to hold the spot. A party packet can be mailed out or picked upat the gym and it includes invitations for all your guests andliability waivers. To reserve your party time please stop by the frontdesk or call us.

Cost: $160 for current students, up to 10 guests. ($8 per extraguest). / $175 for non-members, up to 10 guests ($8 per extra guest).

About the OwnerKelly Pucci, owner of Kid Power Gymnastics, began dancing at theage of 4 and continued all the way through college.Kelly attended Roger Williams University where she achieved aBachelor's of Science in Business Management with a minor inDance & Performance and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Shemaintained Dean's List all four years with a 3.8 GPA. She currentlyholds certifications in both First Aid and CPR and is a member ofUSA Gymnastics.Kelly dreamed of running her own facility after managing All StarsGymnastics in Windsor, CT for 5 years. She is passionate aboutwhat she does and looks forward to meeting you!

Visit: kidpowergymnastics.com


Miss Sarahdemonstrates

the “tuck”position ‘likea ‘dinner roll’during warm-

up session.

Natalie observes Miss Sarah spotting Emma in a forward roll.

Kinder Power student hangs in her “tuck” position on the rings.

Vanessa practices walking backwards on the balance beam

Kinder Power student swings in her“tuck” position on the rings

Kid Power gymnast clings to the parallel barswith her hands and feet in her “possum hang”


Box Tops for EducationYou see them on soup cans, on tissue boxes, on cereals,

paper towel products and more. Even Ziploc Foodstorage bags have them and some areworth extra points!

Well, the news is that theseare not just trash. The ParentTeacher Organization is running acampaing again to collect as many ofthese labels as possible topurchase badly needed equip-ment for the classrooms.

In the end, the childrenbenefit and all it takes is for agood effort on the part of thecommunity to save these labelsand then drop them off in theoffice of any school.

That means, the Charlton Elementary Schoolon Burlingame Road, Heritage School and CharltonMiddle School on Oxford Road.

Each box top is worth ten cents. Doing the math, let’s saywe buy the following once a month for a year. The list is asfollows: Cheerios, Betty Crocker cake, Gold medal flour,Betty Crocker frosting, Ziploc freezer bags, Ziploc lunchbags, Hamburger Helper, Scott Towels, Motts Applesaucesnackpack, Hefty Trash bags, Green Giant carrots, GreenGiant asparagus, Land O Lakes butter and 5 cans ofCampbells Chicken Noodle Soup. This would provide 20 ‘Boxtop’ coupons per month. Within a year, times 12, one couldcollect 240 of these coupons.

Now, imagine that 1000 households out of 3000 couldparticipate. Multiplying by 240,that is 240,000 coupons times tencents each, without increasingtaxes, our town could provide$24,000 for the schools.

That could mean five smartboards for five classrooms or itcould mean nearly 50 computers

to outfit an entire school.Please consider being a part of

such a campaign. Look for thesespecial marked General Mills prod-ucts, clip the little Box Top couponand bring them to the schools. It isbetter to bring them once a month,since now they have deadlines marked

on them. Box Tops submitted after theirprinted expiration date are considered void

and will not be honored. Thank you!

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Shepherd Hill Regional High School DramaClub to perform Romeo & Juliet: A Parody,written by SHRHS Junior, Victoria Kelleher

The Shepherd Hill Regional High School Drama Club willbe presenting Romeo & Juliet: A Parody, written by SHRHSJunior, Victoria Kelleher, on Friday, December 6th andSaturday, December 7th at 7pm in the SHRHS Auditorium.Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Students/Senior Citizens.Children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased inadvance or at the door. This is a show for all ages, butparents are advised that some themes may be confusing foryounger audiences.

The original text for William Shakespeare’s Romeo &Juliet has been subtly referenced in Victoria Kelleher’shysterical parody of the tragic classic which takes the originalplot line of star-crossed young lovers and stands it on its head!Audiences will recognize nods to the Bard as well as nods topop culture and our modern experience. It is the first timethat a student production will be produced by the Drama Cluband it is Kelleher’s debut as a playwright and co-director.

The Shepherd Hill Regional High School Drama Club iswell-known in the community for their past performances ofGodspell, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, andespecially last spring’s performance of Into the Woods.Performing Arts Director, Kristin Griffiths, will once againdirect with co-direction and artistic advisement from theplaywright, Victoria Kelleher. For advanced tickets or moreinformation, please contact Kristin Griffiths at (508) 943-6700or via e-mail at [email protected].


Got Wood? ..... Be Prepared!by Matt Gagner, President Advantage Enterprises Inc.

This year has been a very busy year for firewood as ahome heating source. Across the state firewood dealershave experienced a heavy call volume leading to a shortageof dry firewood. It is important to note when burning fire-wood, that you want a seasoned/ dry hardwood. A lot ofhome owners call for a wood delivery, and expect the woodto burn, the day of delivery, only to find that the wood is stillwet, and burns poorly. Unlike oil, or natural gas, which isready to go, chances are your wood may still need to beprepared.

You must remember this, firewood dealers store theirwood outside, and even if the wood has been cut and split fora year or more, the pieces of wood in the center and bottomof their wood pile may not dry out. Also some wood dries outfaster than others, your "White Wood" such as maple andash, will dry out much faster than oak or hickory. One of thebiggest mistakes we see, is when a homeowner stacks thewood in a garage before it is properly dried out. Manygarages are not heated, and tend to hold the moisture in the

Wood stoves can be functional and efficient. This model showsa casserole cooking while the stove is warming the room. Theplacement of the stove in the room delivers heat more efficientlythan the models inside of a fireplace.

wood, although this keeps the wood out of the elements, thewood will NOT dry out because there is not enough air flow.A dehumidifier in the garage will help this situation.

Here are some suggestions to ensure burning firewoodproperly, Make sure your wood is hardwood. Get your woodwell in advance, at least 6 months if you purchase seasonedwood/dry wood, or 1 year if the wood is green. Firewood hasa shelf life of two to three years so its ok to have extra.Stack the wood in a well ventilated area, and leave somespace in between the wood when stacking. Cover the top ofthe stacked wood, but not the sides, for air flow. The sooneryou get the wood stacked, the more seasoned it will become.Bring the wood you intend to burn, into a heated room for atleast a week, before you burn (longer is better). Do not buywood and expect it to burn perfectly the day of delivery, youmay be disappointed, Remember, this is New England andyou will need to be prepared.

Being a volunteerfire fighter offers one

reward few other jobs can match.Few jobs offer you the opportunity to save a life. But as a volunteer fire

fighter, you could be called upon to do it at a moment's notice.That's why we need people with a strong desire to help others. And people

with courage and dedication to the job they do.Because this job is so important, we make sure all of our volunteer fire fighters

are expertly trained and properly equipped.So if you want to do something important for your community and are willing

to take on a challenging job, come down to the fire station and talk to us.And for your efforts, you may receive the best reward any job can give.

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Last year, Bay Path decided to switch their approach tosummer reading. Instead of giving the students a list of books,it was decided to have the entire school read the same bookfor the summer reading assignment. Teacher Marc Andersonhelped initiate this new approach and is nothing less thanelated at the success of the program.

This approach included any faculty and staff who wantedto participate. What the school was looking for was some-thing that would be of high interest for both adults and youngadults. After talkiing with several teachers and librarians inthe area, it was decided that the novel Unwind by NealShusterman would be the best choice.

As a result, this year it was found that more studentswere involved than everbefore. They spoke veryhighly of the novel, andthere were some greatdiscussions about the book.

After looking atinformation about theauthor, Neal Shusterman,they found out that he wasgoing to be in the area forthe NCTE conference inNovember. Superintendent,John Lafleche, agreed thatit would be a great idea to

have him come and speak to the students, and after contact-ing him, arrangements were made for a date to have himcome to the school to speak. He addressed each of the fourgrade levels, freshman through senior for about an hour,followed by a book signing for the students.

Lori Belton from Barnes and Noble brought an assort-ment of his novels for the kids to purchase if they chose.

About the AuthorNeal Shusterman, author of Unwind, will visit Bay Path

Regional Vocational High School on Wednesday, November 20.Bay Path students will be able to learn about writing and havequestions answered by him. Read more in the release below.

Author Neal Shusterman will be speaking in the gymnasiumat Bay Path Vocational High School on Wednesday, November20, to all four grade levels. Mr. Shusterman is an award winningauthor, screenwriter, and television writer. His novel Unwind waschosen as Bay Path’s One Book, One School Summer Readingbook for 2013.

Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling authorof more than thirty books for children, teens, and adults,including The Unwind Dystology, The Skinjacker Trilogy,Downsiders, and The Schwa Was Here, which won the BostonGlobe-Horn Book Award for fiction. He also writes screenplaysfor motion pictures and television shows.

Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where hebegan writing at an early age. After spending his junior andsenior years of high school at the American School of MexicoCity, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on theUCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within ayear of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired towrite a movie script.

Shusterman has quickly earned a reputation as a storytellerand dynamic speaker.

Much of his fiction is traceable back to stories he has toldto large audiences of children and teenagers. As a speaker, he isin constant demand at schools and conferences across thecountry. Degrees in both psychology and drama give him aunique approach to writing. The novels of Shusterman alwaysdeal with topics that appeal to adults as well as teens, weavingtrue-to-life characters into sensitive and riveting issues, andbinding it all together with a unique and entertaining sense ofhumor.

He currently lives in Southern California with his fourchildren, who are a constant source of inspiration!

Author, Neal Shusterman with Bay Path Teacher Marc Anderson

Superintendent, John Laflecheand Principal Cliff Cloutier.

Mr. Shusterman was very exciting and engaging with thekids. After publishing over 40 novels, working as a screenand television writer, and having written plays and music, hehas become a master storyteller. Three of his novels havebeen optioned to hopefully be made into films.

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Promotes Reading Program

Neal Shusterman signs a book for Melissa Bergeron, EnglishTeacher (left) and poses with Bay Path senior, Dustin Maillet.


Festival of Crafts a Wonderful Success!Saturday, November 23rd the crowds poured into

Shepherd Hill Regional High School for the annual Festivalof Crafts. The parking lot was overflowing and buses wereavailable again to transport those who parked in the MiddleSchool parking lot down the road.

Browsers were greeted at the door by acelebratory group of ‘Elves’ dressed for theoccasion. The morning crowd was wooed to thevoices of the choir caroling as they walkedaround the display areas.

Tables of craft items filled the cafeteria,gymnasium, and the hallways with a completearray of hand made items. If you could not findthe special gift at this fair of over 150 vendors,

then it doesn’t exist. From painted bottles, bottles with lights,jars with candles, jars with honey, and jars with salsas anddips to clothes, blankets and scarfs. There were marshmal-low shooters, carved wooden toys, bowls and cutting boards,


paintings, photos and a multitude of hand Christmas giftsand decorations. If the chorus was not enough entertain-ment, then the vendors were wonderful hosts as well,willing to explain their labors of love and even talk abouttheir family experiences with the craft making. Onevendor pictured here had a young daughter entrepreneurwho was making her own designer crayons. The shop-pers were invited to spend the day, even to stop for lunchat the wide variety of food items and beverages and tojust have fun. Happy Holidays to everyone!


Overlook Craft Fair Draws a CrowdSaturday, November 23 was a day of Craft Fairs, as

shoppers could travel the circuit and visit three locations andstill have time to stop for lunch. At the Overlook on MasonicHome Road, there were over 50 tables filled with a variety ofmerchandise to allow you to find that special unique gift.

At this fair, a senior at Shepherd Hill had her ‘business’already on a roll, selling gourmet cupcakes. The group ofladies on the opposite page said that these nuts were like noothers as they were selling specialty cashews. Eric Meskuswas willing to explain the complete process of his woodbowls and other items. Starting from blocks glued together, toturning them on a lathe and sanding, applying coats of finish-ing oils and waxing to give them the beautiful finish.

Many of these crafters, doing their favorite hobby, havemade by hand an item not to be found elsewhere. Often, thevalue of the raw materials and the labor of love far exceedthe selling price. This is what Craft Fairs are about. OnDecember 7, there will be one more such opportunity at theCharlton Senior Center.

Barney Caplette of Barney’s Workshop makes a sale on a tablemade of native pine cut from Carpenter Hill forest.

Eric Meskus of ETurn Wood Art with his uniquecreations of wood which are pieces of art.

Cara Fleming and her daughter of Glass of Dark Flower BeadArt with Flamework Glass and Jewelry.

Bill Guy of Sturbridge Style has bracelets featuring colors of supportfor various cancers. A portion of sales support cancer research.

Dawn Quigley and Deb Provencher were out of their ‘gourd’making these clever snowmen from native gourds.


Four generations were working together, Eugenia Popielarczyk, Kristy Surowaniec holding Luke (in back),Krystyna Wojcicki holding Sophia, and Halina Kowalczyk selling scarfs, blankets and knitted scarfs.


On Oct. 29, 2013, Karen Spiewak of Charlton, well-known fund-raising consultant, healthcare educator andcandidate for state representative for the 6th WorcesterDistrict in 2014, was elected to the Harrington HealthCareSystem Board of Directors.

She will also serve on the Quality/Patient Safety Commit-tee and the Community/Government Relations Committee.She looks forward to assisting Harrington with its mission toprovide quality TLC -Total Local Care - to everyone in ourcommunity.

James Waddick, new Chairman of the Board; Karen Spiewak,Theresa Colognesi, outgoing Chairman, current Board member,Jose Dingui, new Board member, Ed Moore President/CEO

Harrington HealthCare ElectsMembers to Board of Director

Senator Brewer Announces Program ToProvide Support for Acute Care Hospitals

Senator Stephen M. Brewer recently announced that theMassachusetts Health Policy Commission will issue arequest for proposals (RFP) for Phase 1 of the CommunityHospital Acceleration, Revitalization, and Transportation(CHART) Investment Program.

With funding from the Distressed Hospital Trust Fund,CHART will be a multi-year, $119.08 million investmentprogram to partner with Massachusetts community hospitalsto promote care delivery transformation in the communitysetting.

Harrington Memorial in Southbridge is eligible for thisprogram. In total 31 acute care hospitals are eligible.

“This is a great opportunity for the state to partner withhospitals that provide critical care to some of the neediestresidents in the Commonwealth and I urge eligible hospitalsto participate,” said Brewer. “This year we have enhancedfunding for disproportionate share hospitals, hospitals thatreceive far more of their patient revenue from public payers,and this program is another example of our commitment tohelping health care institutions.”

Phase 1 of this program will allocate up to $10 million infunding, including up to $500,000 per awardee, for short-term, high need projects, including: planning, capacity devel-opment, and small pilots.

CHART is a grant program that will make phasedinvestments for certain Massachusetts Community hospitalsto enhance their delivery of efficient, effective care. Fulldetails about the RFP, including application materials andsubmission guidelines, are posted on the CHART section ofthe HPC website: www.mass.gov/hpc/chart. Applicationswill then be due no later than December 11, 2013.

Pancake Breakfast to be held atCharlton Arts & Activities Center

On December 14, CAAC will be hosting a specialpancake breakfast at the center. Pasture Prime Players willadd a special feature to the occasion by holding a StoryTelling of children’s books following the breakfast.The Pasture Prime Players Singing group will entertain witha singing presentation for the finale.

Craft Fair at the Senior CenterDecember 7, there will be one more such opportunity at

the Charlton Senior Center.

Gail Stokes helps at the Senior Center and justhad to try the turkey.


"The 4rd Annual Holiday Spectacular"

The Shepherd Hill Choirs Present:

Friday December 13, 2013 7:00 PM andSaturday December 14, 2013 7:00 PM

This Radio City Music Hall style show is a great way to get into the Holidayspirit! Join Frosty and all his friends for some high energy entertainment featur-ing the nationally award winning Shepherd Hill Show Choirs “Fantasy” and “Illu-sion”, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Women's choir, along with some very

talented soloists. And rumor has it that Santa himself will be paying a visit.

An evening of fun for the whole family.

Tickets are on sale now for $12.00, Student & Seniors $7.00

Please reserve your tickets by contacting Connie Vanco Galli, at

(508)-943-6700 x182 - [email protected] or purchased online at http://www.shepherdhillchorus.com/holiday-spectacular.html


Lisa Brodeur to Speak at LibraryOn Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 Charlton resident,

Lisa Brodeur will be at the Charlton Library speaking abouther new book "A Mother's Journey Through Faith, Hope, andCourage."

This is the story of an incredible and inspirational journeyof a mother dedicated to her three children. She was deter-mined to survive a tragic event through faith, hope, and

courage. The mother wasseverely injured, and herdevoted husband and father ofher children was killed in-stantly. She watched her sonfight for every breath he tookto survive. Her daughters, onlythree and five years old, weretraumatized. The young girlsscreamed in pain and won-dered where their father andbrother were. The motherburied her husband, stood bystrongly as her son hadsurgery after surgery, andwent to court to see that theman who changed their livesforever was served with

justice. She tried to stay strong and focused for her children.She wasn’t able to grieve the loss of her husband. She madeendless medical decisions and stayed with her son in thehospital for many months. She waited to see progress fromher comatose son and saw her little girls only on weekends.The girls trying to adjust emotionally and physically to theirnew life. This book will make someone think about his or herchoices. Making the wrong choice, like doing drugs or drivingintoxicated, can have a lasting impact on your life and thelives of others. Someone else’s choices caused this mother’sfamily to go on a journey that no one should ever have toendure.

About the AuthorLisa Brodeur was born and raised in Southbridge, Massa-

chusetts, by her parents. She is the youngest of eight childrenand has two brothers and five sisters. Lisa is currently livingin Charlton, Massachusetts, with her significant other, Earl;her son, Kyle and her two daughters, Kimberly and Katie.Lisa’s book, her memoir’s of being struck by a drunk driver,who also had cocaine in his system, struck her family’s car onthe evening of November 1, 1997, the driver forever changedher family’s lives. Lisa is disabled from the accident and takescare of her son who is paralyzed. To contact Lisa, e-mail herat [email protected].

Her book is being sold in Charlton, at Anglez hair Design,Saver's Bank, Sturbridge - Sturbridge Orthodontist, SaideGreens (both stores), Lina Rodriquez tax consultant, South-bridge - Cormiers, Central Pizza, Myra's, Saver's Bank (allseven branches), and Mane Creations

Schools Get Grant from Cable AccessAt the Charlton Cable Access Committee meeting on

September 20, 2013 the committee voted to authorize theTown Administrator, Robin Craver to offer a grant to theDudley-Charlton School District for expanded Cable Access.

As a result, the School Committee voted to accept thegrant of $25,000 for the Cable Services to provide the tapingand programming of school district events.

The endeavor is intended to develp more programmingfor the educational channels provided to residents of thetown. Drew Anderson, who currently holds the only paidposition for Charlton Cable, will be able to expand coveragefor school related events through the taping and broadcast.

In addition, he would be available for teaching andtraining individuals in the school environment studio produc-tion and camera work. Funds in the grant may be available toprovide additional video equipment to the schools and makingvideo production a part of the curriculum.

For advanced students, the opportunity to borrow equip-ment for covering specific events or to develop curriculummaterials for the schools would be there. It is hoped thatsome students may be able to tape sports events, schoolevents or creative programming with the camera equipmentprovided free.

In addtion to broadcasting the events, Drew will be ableto provide the additional service of archiving the programsand making them accessible over the internet on demand.This means that residents may go to TV Charlton and searchfor the program of their choice, click on it and watch itremotely over the internet.

So, if mom or dad are at work or away on business, theycan still see their children via the internet.

Previously, in March of 2012, the Cable Access donateda complete studio to the Charlton Middle School, whereRichard Earle teaches video production and works with thestudents to produce a ‘morning show’ for the school. Richardalso tapes the Dudley-Charlton School Committee meetingswhich is subsequently broadcast over Charlton TV.

Visit: www.tvcharlton.com for the program listings.

Donated studio equipment for switching between cameras.


Spirit of the Hill Goes Retro

Each year the students at the schools participate in oneform or another of school spirit. On Friday, November 22, theShepherd Hill spirit took the form of wearing costumes offavorite characters and going ‘Retro’. Some were ‘Super’,and others were symbolic of the 60’s and 80’s. It was all infun as the whole school gets into the spirit of Thanksgivingand the upcoming Turkey Day football game.


Conservation Agent, Todd Girard explains water filtrationto the Science Club at Charlton Middle School

The Charlton MiddleSchool Science Club meets ona regular basis each week todiscuss different topics or towork on a special project.

In a prior session, thestudents designed specialfilters with layers of materialssuch as paper, sand, gravel aswell as other substances in a‘cut-away’ soda bottle. Nextthey poured their ‘polluted’water through the filter to testit out.

In this session, ToddGirard connected the filtrationconcept to the filters found innature and to man madesystems designed to removepollution from the environmen-tal waterways.


Pies, Pies and More PiesAs a fundraiser for the Charlton

Middle School Music ParentsAssociation, pies were ordered justin time for Thanksgiving. Here, theparents were picking up their orders,ready for delivery.

To the right are Lisa Ginsburgand Hilary Grabe, (President of theMusic Parents Association) showingsome of the pies which were pur-chased.

Below, Dillon Roy, the third toppie seller in the school sits in front ofthe apple crumb pies.

Bottom - handy helpers organizethe pies on tables.


Senior Class Officers, Kurt Bilis, VP, Jeff Spahl, Treasurer,, AllyWard, Secretary, and Anthony Battista, President, demonstrate their

‘Senior Tees’ for spirit day on Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Brooke Hammond, Lexi Megas and Ciara McKissick displaytheir class colors for spirit day.

Sophomores are wearing their class colorsand are showing lots of class spirit.

Booster club member is busy selling school clothingand they have a box set up for their coat drive.

Spirit week at Shepherd Hill

Collected food for the needy are organized by Hill students.

Dressing in class colors brings a littlefun along with some serious businessof a food drive and a coat drive.


Class of 2014 – Grade 12

First HonorsJoanna Alex, Anthony Battista, Mehgan Beckman, Alexandra

Bellerive, David Bianculli, Natalie Cadarette, Brett Carbonneau,Allison Chevalier, Nicholas Chevalier, Kristian Chojnowski, EmmaCooke, Megan Donovan, Ashley Fagan, Kevin Falcone, BrennaFoley, Emily Fortin, Claire Frederick, Nicole Hatch, ThomasHeywosz, Wyatt Higginbotham, Kevin Hilli, Benjamin Horgan,Daniel Hutchinson, Scott Kauppinen, Katie Konieczny, StephanieLaForce, Nicholas Lane, Kristin Mahan, Gabrielle Mann, StephanieMazejka, Patrick McGee, Jordan Miglionico, Brianna Millett, TylerMitti, Kimberly Morrissey, Stephen Notley, Lauren O’Loughlin,Brooke Packard, Allie Pysell, Rebecca Rulnick, Cameron Scotia,Andrew Shore, Jeffrey Spahl, Emily Suss, Emily Thibaud, JulieThorpe, Victoria Trudel, Kelsey Tucker, Alexander Veber, KelseyWhipple, Stella Worters, Alexander Zielinski

Second HonorsEmily Anderson, Kurt Bilis, Brittany Bohn, Megan Boria, Nicole

Cadarette, Haley Chamberlain, Shanzah Chaudhry, Marissa Colby,Michelle Courtney, Christopher Daniels, James Duhamel, SamanthaDumas, Kendall Dunbar, Joshua Farrar, Bryce French, Jake Gelb,Chantal Goodwin, Maria Gurriere, Benjamin Hoke, Nicole Holmgren,Jeremy Iverson, Jennifer Javier, Christopher Johnson, AlexandraKallgren, Natalia Kurpiel, Zackary L’Italien, Cailey LaCourse,Rebecca Lamprey, Congke Li, Jenna Libera, Anna MacLean,Miranda Melikian, Alexis Menard, Rachel Miller, Victoria Moriarty,Mackenzie Mullins, Erin Murphy, Alishya O’Loughlin, DanielaO’Regan, Kylie Packard, Matthew Pavone, Jocelyn Pepka, JeffersonPollier, Brendan Pratt, Emily Reynolds, Brittany Richard, HunterSchultz, Rachel Schwalbe, Danielle Siekierski, Alyssa Smith-Silk,Stephanie St. George, Hannah St. Marie, Loren Stanard, MadisonStevens, Shelby Stracher, Anna Sullivan, Steven Tarnowski, ValerieThibaud, Sarah Wade, Madison Walker, Morgan Whittemore,Brianna Williams, David Wilson

RecognitionJosie Assad, Brooke Babbitt, Jason Bangs, Celia Bohaboy,

Taylor Boucher, Robert Brooks, Makayla Caliri, Debra Chevalier,Danielle Cole, Brandon DaSilveira, Virginia Despres, Tori Fisher,Kristopher Fournier, Abigail Girard, Emily Hanson, JacobJachimczyk, Ashlee Jarominski, Brendan Kelly, Cameron Lanier,Daniel Leboeuf, Heidi Marrier, Andrea Menard, Giana Murphy,Haleigh Oppewall, Jacquelyn Pack, Evan Parker, Lucas Patenaude,Mindy Phranasith, Kaycee Roy, Miranda Simpson, AngelicaSudyka, Allyson Ward, Jordan Zablocki

Class of 2015 – Grade 11

First HonorsKelsey Anisko, Peter Boyd, Gabriel daSilva, Devynne Edstrom,

Darien Gaudet, Lance Harms, Abigail Howard, Emily Ijams, MonikaKicilinska, Sarah Manseau, Talia Manzi, Benjamin Martin, BrianMayville, Katarzyna Mosio, Jeremy Mossa, Jena Nesta, KendraO’Malley, Abigail Packard, Ashley Quadarella, Gabrielle Ray,Nicholas Seagrave, Caitlin Smith, Justyna Sudyka, Sarah Veber, FayWang, Benjamin White

Second HonorsBrandt Ambrosia, Sandra Anderson, Tyler Andre’, Isabel

Baillargeon, Michelle Berry, Jake Beshiri, Riley Bishop, VictoriaBoniface, Nicholas Brewer, Rebecca Chamberlain, Lianna Churchill,Sara Cohen, Kathryn Coleman, Victoria Crowe, Roisin Donnelly,Lindsay Ferreira, Clara Fiammetti, Michael Foss, Seamus Giguere,Cassandra Hayes, Drew Jean-Guillaume, Cody Kingman, ZoeKiritsis, Tristan LaCroix, Christopher Lindstrom, Sabrina Lomax,Cameron MacDonald, Ciara McKissick, Lauren Milosh, SabrinaMoroney, Katherine Morrison, Scott Niro, Kerri Nugent, VictoriaPelletier, Rachael Pollier, Elizabeth Potter, Erin Rohr, Brittany Seifert,Lucas Stevens, Natalie Szwarc, Allison Talbot, Shawn Tarasiak,Samantha Therrien, Allison Walker, Tyler Weinhardt, MeaghanWilson, Tamara Worrells, Nicole Zmetra

RecognitionMaya Arrastia, Mark Barton, Daniel Bober, Bailey Boutiette,

Alyssa Bronzo, Miranda Casamassa, Ariana Casasanta, RachelCorridori, Hannah Doherty, Meghan Dow, Robert Flynn, TaylorGallegan, Soultana Gardner, Kelsey Harper, Victoria Kelleher, AbbeyKielinen, Ronald LeBlanc, Jillian Lizotte, Emily Maesto, RyanMahan, Lara Malitzki, Sydney Mayo, Victoria McAleer, ChristopherMerrill, Ryan Oliver, Scott Oliver, Brian Premo, Emily Quinn, PriscillaRojas, Juleanna Schultz, Julia Seifert, Melanie Sergel, JoannaStachowicz, Ashley, Steelman, Jack Sullivan, Brenna Sweeney,Ludmila Teixeira, Gavin Vincent

Mrs. Mary A. Pierangeli, Principal, Shepherd Hill Regional High School, hasannounced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.

Honor Roll


Class of 2017 – Grade 9First Honors

Zachary Abate, Amanda Babbitt, Christina Berthiaume,Hayley Carpenter, Kaylee Clark, Emily Cofsky, AnthonyCorridori, Zachary Cournoyer, Katherine Deyette, Rafaella dosSantos, Emily Faulkner, Julia Fitzpatrick, Kyra Foss, MichelleGaudet, Jessica Gelineau, Oktawia Gielarowiec, Juliet Helock,Elizabeth Heywood, Charles Hill, Eric Himebaugh, IsabellaJohnson, Samantha Kaliszewski, Jarrod Kleya, Sara Kolinski,Jillian Leite, Lindsey Ljungberg, Emily Lundstrom, CameronMaclean, John Mancini, Brynne Mandeville, GarrettMandeville, Joshua Martin-Jaffe, Joe Minton, Kyle Mulcahy,Stephen Myers, Emily Novack, Morgan O’Malley, ChastityOlszta, Dev Patel, Mackensie Plante, Victoria Puczydlowski,Virginia Richert, Leah Schultz, Matthew Spahl, Jacob Squitier,Ryan Stanard, Daniel Stevens, Gillian Szabo, Jordyn VanMinos, Paul Veronis, Jennifer Wade, Ethan Weiland, Katherine

Weinberg, Daniel Weinhardt, Alexandra Wheeler,Abigail White, Tessa Wise, Josephine Zielinski

Second HonorsRobin Awad, Lauren Beckman, Matteo Belsito,

Alexandra Bombard, Brittney Bucciaglia, David Burgos,Brian Burns, Sally Cederberg, Kylie Chupka, JessicaDaSilveira, Zachary Davey, Hailey Demers, Danielle

Donnelly, Conor Durward, Jihan Eljadidi, Christopher Ethier,Jason Falcone, Samantha Flaherty, Zachary Forrester, BriannaGarcia, Megan Gatsogiannis, Joshua Gelb, Nathan Gomez,Megan Greenough, Gabriella Grondalski, Anthony Hakala,Cassidy Hamilton, Vaughn Hammond, Jack Hetherman, JackHoward, Michaela James, Brittany Jette, Katarina Kye, EmilyLeary, Alec Lindstrom, Noah Luke, Keith Manseau, JeremyMartin, Sara Painchaud, Nicholas Perez, Kayla Phillips, BaileyRoss, Jessica Rousakos, Anthony Roy, Daniel Roy, SkylerSanborn, Grace Scanlon, Ryan Sheehan, Colin Stoddard,Marissa Stuart, Devon Teague, Tristan Van Patten, JacobWagner, Grace Wenzel, Marc Widing Jr., Jacob Zablocki

RecognitionBrett Arcoite, Joshua Bagley, Brittany Besse, Mackenzie

Bruso, Jack Cederberg, John Crowell, Jose’ Diaz, ZacharyDuval, Bryan Faubert, Lilia Fitton, Michael Gilligan, JulianneGreen, Alexandra Greenberg, Shane Gunagan, AndrewHaggerty, Brittney Harvard, Mackenzie Jacome, Emily Johnson,Tyler Kennedy, Brianna LaBarge, Joshua Lussier, RachelMadore, Reese Maple, Richard March, Rebecca Martinez-Merino, Erin Murdock, Kassidy Murphy, Angelo Perzichino,Sarah Redmond, Paige Richard, Harrison Rotondo, DanielSacco, Alexis Sarpong, Shawntyl Seelig, Rachel Serement,Nicholas Sheehan, Bailey Springer, Rebekah Stelmach, SophiaTanacea, Michael Tilly, Keara Vangel, Adam Warnajtys, ColeWilk

Class of 2016– Grade 10First Honors

Olivia Atchue, Beatrice Berthiaume, Samantha Bodo, JackBugan, Marisa Caramiello, Justin Carbonneau, Haley Chupka,Brittany Como, Sylwia Czyz, Rebecca Davison, Stephanie Donegan,Briana Ellis, Tia Erlich, Logan Filo-Loos, Zachary Fournier,Catherine French, Michael Gauvin, Haley Jarosz, Alena Kimble,Olivia Kiritsis, Amanda Lane, Alexandria Macaruso, Sean McKeon,Nicholas Ostrowski, Parth Patel, Devin Pietz, Kyle Quadarella, JohnRaucci, Emily Rusack, Francheska Torres, Kyle Watkins, MichaelaWhite, Aidan Whitehead, Maxwell Winalski

Second HonorsRachel Bianculli, Ninamarie Blaise Ayala, Sarah Boisvere, Jakub

Bzura, Wyatt Caswell, Emily Corfey, Carly Cormier, Samantha Curtis,Isabella dos Santos, Kathryn Doyle, Richard Duhamel, Tyler Fagan,Ariana Faubert, Savannah Gaspar, Molly Hennessey,Jasmine Inim, Lauren Jachimczyk, Colin Johnston,Megan Kelley, Jarrod Kingsley, Jacob Lauziere,Nicole Look, Donald Mahan, Chelsea Main, AlexyMaldonado, Julie March, Hannah Mason,Kimberly Mazejka, Moira McDonough, AmeliaMcKenzie, Alex Myers, Alison Nolin, LaurenOppewall, Colin Plante, Meghan Pratt, AthenaPrussman, Rockland Puzo, Heidi Rousseau, VictoriaRulnick, Elizabeth Saravara, Rachael Schulman, Ryan Silk, AbigailStone, Michelle Tracey, Michael Tremblay, Meaghan Turner,Deborah Wadkins, Katie Zanauskas

RecognitionScott Ambrosia, Kate Bellantoni, Samantha Binnie, Benjamin

Boudreau, Chelsea Campbell, Ashley Cavic, Kyle Champoux, MaryElizabeth Coakley, Victoria Coleman, Megan Constantine, DevinCrandall, Gabriella D’Annunzio, Veronica Dumas, Hannah Ellsworth,Kaelin Falke, Patrick Foley, Allison Graff, Sebastian Gruszecki,Mikayla Guskey, Nathan Healy, Dolan Hill, Marc Jansson, SaraJedrzynski, Chase Jordan, Benjamin Kane, Brooke Kresco, EdwardLawrence, Jasmine McFarlin, Chelsea Meciak, Samantha Morse,Patrick Moskala, Aisha Mufti, Lauryn Mulcahy, Liam O’Loughlin,Caitlin Peck, Jayme Pruitt, Jessica Regan, Micaela Rice, Jack Scott,Morgan Seremet, Aviya Singer, Caitlyn Starr, Thomas Thames, JuliaTrudeau, Olivia Tsoumakas, Julia Ucher, Marko Vesovski, AlexisWalker, Emily Whittaker, Emerson Wildes, Ashley Williams, ElizaWolkowicz, Jackson Worters, Molly Zastrow

Honor Roll


Sitting reading, Connor and friend Matthew Smolski

Tom Coleman and Carol Emco packing those boxes.

Dean Packard with Veterans on November 6, 2013 Serving turkey is Mike Cunningham at the Senior Center.

Boxing food for the Thanksgiving food drive at Shepherd Hill.


Mariann Ilustre serving one of the guests at the Senior Center.

Donate food to CHIPInThe center is located at the back of the Town

Hall. For information, contact Darlene Emco-Rollinsat 508-248-3292.


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

December 2013Please Note:All Lunches are served with MilkMenu is subject to change without notice

Note: We offer daily, a salad bar or individually made salads, in each school that includes:Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peppers, Onions, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese,Shredded Carrots, Beets, Chick peas, Boiled Eggs, Tuna, Egg and Chicken Salads etc.

Shepherd Hill Regional High & Dudley Middle School Lunch Menus

On line payments: https://www.mylunchmoney.com/

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

B.B.Q. RibsPotatoWheat RollFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Shepherd’s Pie(Hamburg/corn/potato)Rolls & ButterFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken StripsSweet Potato FriesWheat Roll, FruitVariety of Sandwiches

Christmas DayChristmas Break

No School

Nachos GuacamoleSalsa/Cheese/MeatThree Bean SaladFruitVariety of Sandwiches

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fish & ChipsWheat BunFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Spaghetti w/MeatsauceRomaine SaladRoll and ButterFruit

Chicken Fajita WrapPeppers/OnionsSour CreamFruit

American Chop SueyGreen BeansRolls & ButterFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Quesadilla ChickenGreen Romaine SaladFruit

Turkey Sandwichon Wheat BreadPotatoFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Meatball GrinderWhole Grain RollSweet Potato FriesFruit

Beef StroganoffWith NoodlesGreen BeansFruit, Wheat RollVariety of Sandwiches

Chicken AlfredoWheat FettucciniBroccoliFruit

Mexican FiestaSalsa/Cheese/MeatThree Bean SaladFruitVariety of Sandwiches

Christmas BreakNo School





New Years DayNo School

Lasagna withGreen BeansWheat BreadFruitVariety of Sandwiches

The students at the Heritage School in grades two, threeand four are putting their hearts into a effortto help those in need. They are collectinggifts to fill shoe boxes to deliver packages toothers.

Thinking of the children around theworld, who may be less able to affordChristmas gifts, the entire school embarkedon an effort to make it happen.

The school goal was to collect 100boxes of gift items by category such as thefollowing:

• Toy: dolls, trucks, jump ropes, balls, dolls, kazoos, har-monicas, yo-yos, stuffed animals, etc.

• School Supplier: pens, pencils, markers, crayons, paper,coloring books, picture books, calculators, stamps and inkpads, etc.

• Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in aplastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

• Miscellaneous: T-shirts, socks, hair clips, toy jewelry,sunglasses, flashlights (with extra batteries),a personal note or picture.

Well, not only did the Heritage studentsalready meet their goal, but they alreadysurpassed it by collecting enough for 112Boxes!

Add to this, the students collected enough‘feather’ money to cover the shipping coststo deliver these boxes.

Feather money was a unique idea to‘build’ a costume to be worn to school by a

teacher before Thanksgiving by a teacher voted by thestudents for the task. The donation cost per feather was $1.

Students were excited to see their teacher walk aroundas a ‘turkey of the day’ and collected nearly $800 to pay forshipping. With 252 votes, Physical Education teacher, DavidDeremian, was overwhelming elected to wear the turkeycostume!

Shoebox Collections Kids Helping Kids around the World


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

December 2013Please Note:All Lunches are served with MilkMenu is subject to change without notice

Note: We offer daily, a salad bar or individually made salads, in each school that includes:Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peppers, Onions, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese,Shredded Carrots, Beets, Chick peas, Boiled Eggs, Tuna, Egg and Chicken Salads etc.

Elementary School Lunch Menus

On line payments: https://www.mylunchmoney.com/

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

8 9 10 11 12 13 14B.B.Q. Ribson Wheat BunPotato PuffsFruit

Shepherd’s Pie(Hamburg/corn/potato)Rolls & ButterFruit

Christmas DayChristmas Break

No School

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Turkey Sandwichon Wheat BreadPotatoFruit

Meatball GrinderWhole Grain RollVegetable SoupFruit






New Years DayNo School

Grilled CheeseSandwichTomato SoupFruit

Taco withMeat/CheeseLettuce/TomatoRefried Beans

Lasagna withGreen BeansWheat BreadFruit

Pizza, with CheeseSaladFruit

Grilled Chicken PattyWhole Grain RollGreen BeansFruit

American Chop SueyRomaine SaladRolls & ButterFruit

Sausage and PancakesMaple SyrupSweet PotatoFruit

Quesadilla ChickenFour Bean SaladFruit

Chicken Fajita WrapSaladFruit

Pizza, with CheeseRomaine SaladFruit

Hot Dog onWhole Grain RollBaked BeansFruit

HappinessAbounds allaround us in

many colors ifonly we open our

eyes to see it!


updated 10/23/13

Selectmen ............................................................................................ 508-248-2206Joseph Szafarowicz, Clerk David Singer, Vice ChairmanRick Swensen, Chairman Brent Sellew, Kathleen Walker, Member

Emergency NumbersPolice - Fire - Ambulance ....................................................................... 911Fire and Ambulance ................................................................... 508-248-2299Harrington Hospital...................................................................508-765-9771Police..............................................................................................508-248-2250State Police................................................................................... 508-347-3352

Superintendent of Schools - Sean Gilrein ................................. 508-943-6888Charlton Elementary Grades Pre-school-1 - Burlingame Road

Principal - Mrs. Lori Pacheco .................................................508-248-7774Heritage School Grades 2-4 - Oxford Road

Principal - Kathleen Pastore ...................................................508-248-4884Charlton Middle School Grades 5-8

Principal - Dean Packard ....................................................... 508-248-1423Shepherd Hill Regional High School Grades 9-12 - Dudley-Oxford Rd, Dudley

Principal - Mary Pierangeli .................................................... 508-943-6700Bay Path Regional Vocational Grades 9-12 - Mugget Hill Rd.

Superintendent - David Papagni .......................................... 508-248-5971Town Hall ............................................................................................. 508-248-2200

Administrator ...............................................................................508-248-2206Animal Control (Dog Officer) ..................................................508-248-2266Animal Inspector..........................................................................508-248-2210Arts & Activities Council.........................................................508-612-0293Assessors.......................................................................................508-248-2233Board of Health............................................................................ 508-248-2210Building Inspectional Services...............................................508-248-2241Cable Access Committee............................................................508-248-2206Conservation Commission........................................................508-248-2247Highway Department..................................................................508-248-2212Library.............................................................................................508-248-0452Planning Board............................................................................508-248-2237Senior Center.................................................................................508-248-2231Town Accountant.........................................................................508-248-2200Town Clerk.....................................................................................508-248-2249Town Collector.............................................................................508-248-2239Treasurer.........................................................................................508-248-2242Tree Warden...................................................................................508-434-0196Veterans' Services.........................................................................508-248-2247Water/Sewer Commission..........................................................508-248-4953

Other Town ServicesCharlton Grange ......................................................................... 508-248-7225Community Interest Center........................................................508-248-3055Hazardous Waste ........................................................................508-248-2211Historical Society........................................................................508-248-7840Housing Authority.....................................................................508-248-5067MOMS Club .................................................................................508-784-1843Zoning Board of Appeals Ext. 2414 ..............................508-248-2200Zoning Enforcement Officer ......................................................508-248-2241

Scouts- Cub ScoutsPack 165 (Grade 1-4) Matt McCabe .................................. 508-248-9229Boy ScoutsExplorer Post 296 - Officer McGrath ....................................508-248-2268Troop 338 (Gr 5 and up) John Roberts ............................... 774-696-6962Troop 165 (Gr 5 or 11 yr +) Joe Gaucher ............................. 508-248-5039Girls ScoutsBonnie Scanlan (?) ................................................................... 508-749-3612

Sports & RecreationField House (Little League).....................................................508-248-2064Field House (Little League)Bond Road ...............................508-248-6686Football (AYF) Scott Fenton..................................................508-847-1091Basketball - Don Montville ...................................................508-248-3338Soccer - Lance Nazer ................................................................ 508-248-7819Lassie League Softball - Joe Osche .....................................508-887-1975Andy Maglione ..........................................................................508-248-6661Instr. - 5-7 yrs.,Intro Pitch 8-10 yrs, Lassiette 10-13 yrs, Lassie - 13-17 yrsLittle League Baseball

Brian Wilbur .......................................................................... 508-248-0072T-ball (ages 5-6)Pony (ages 7-8)Minor (ages 9-10)Little (ages 11-12)Senior/Junior (ages 13-16)

Who to call?

Visit charltonsports.org for all the sports online.

Help/Health/Crisis NumbersAbby's House..................................................................................... 508-756-5486Ad Care Hospital............................................................................... 508-799-9000AIDS National Hot Line.................................................................. 800-342-AIDS

Spanish Speaking People.............................................................. 800-344-SIDAProject AIDS (local)....................................................................... 508-756-5532Testing (local)................................................................................. 800-637-5466

Alcohol & Drug 800-252-6465 (24hrs)............................................. 800-327-5050Alzheimer's........................................................................................ 508-765-9771American Cancer Society ............................................................... 800-ACS-2345CHIP IN ............................................................................................ 508-248-3292Child Abuse 800-922-8169 (24hrs.)................................................... 800-422-3035Children's Grief and Loss ................................................................ 508-248-4406Crisis Center...................................................................................... 800-435-9990Day Break (support service for women)........................................... 508-755-5371DELTA Drug.................................................................................... 800-553-DRUGYOUthLink Teen Peer Counseling Hotline...................................... 800-224-6521Missing or Exploited Children (National Center).............................800-843-5678New England Organ Bank............................................................... 800-446-NEOBPoison Control.................................................................. 800-682-9211, 943-8217Rape Crisis (Worcester) (24 Hrs.).....................................................508-799-5700Red Cross........................................................................................... 508-756-5711Suicide Prevention - Harrington Hosp. Psych. Team...................... 508-765-9771Crisis Center, Inc. (24 hrs.) Worc. .................................................. 508-791-6562

U.S. Postal ServiceCharlton City (01508)...................................................... 508-248-6108

9 Power Station Road, Mon. - Fri. 7:00-5:00, Saturday 8:00-12:00Charlton Center (01507) ................................................. 508-248-628958 North Main Street

Who to call?

For Changes email: [email protected]

Bulletin Board

American Legion Post 391 meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the LowerGrange Hall at 7:30 PM

AmVets #391 is seeking donations to benefit the Central Mass. Homeless Shelter.Please contact Gordon Pike 248-5184.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary - Open 7 days/week, year round, 9-5- Located off Rt20 1/2 mile west of Rt.169 on left. Includes Nature Trails, Programs, Wildlife,Rehabilitation - and Nature Camp Environmental Education. Barbara Frederick -Office Hours M-F 9:30-5:00. Tel. 508-248-5516

Charlton Garden Club - meets every second Monday of each month at 7pm atCharlton Federated Church (basement), March through December. Call GinnyCharette for more information at 508-248-7300.

Charlton Grange - Meetings at 7:30 PM on the first & third Tuesday of the monthexcept July & August. Upper floor of the Grange Hall. Regular meetings are opento those interested in joining the Grange. The principle function is charitable,educational, and social - All are welcome to join!

CHIP-IN is a food bank for emergency situations and is held on Saturdays from 1-4PM at the Town Annex. Darlene Emco Rollins 508-248-3292

Library Hours - Mon., Wed., 9:30-5:00, Tues.,Thurs. 9:30-8:00, Sat., 9:30-3Phone 508-248-0452

Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. fromSept. to June. King Lion Carol Duquette 508-341-4992

Parent Teacher Organization PTO -Organization of parents concerned with thewell being and education of their children in the schools. Call the school for moreinformation

Shepherd Hill Alumni Association - Meetings on the 4th Monday of the month atthe gym side of the Shepherd Hill cafeteria. Call the school for more information.

Veterans. Any veteran, from the Korean War to the present time, who entered theservice while a Charlton resident, please contact Jim Howard at 248-6011. Also,any veteran needing assistance can contact Jeannette Casey of American LegionPost 391, Charlton.

Women’s Basketball- Monday evenings 7-9 p.m. at the Heritage School Gym.Come for fun and exercise!

Woman In Business Inc. - Breakfast meetings are held the second Wednesday ofeach month at the Rehabilitative Resources Building in Technology Park, Route20, Sturbridge from 6:45 - 8:45 am. A buffet breakfast is catered by HooYa’s ofBrimfield and we have monthly speakers. Tel. 508-764-1657, e-mail:[email protected]. Mail: PO Box 483, Sturbridge, MA 01566

For Changes email: [email protected]

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