Westborough – The Westborough Civic Club members recently elected the slate of executive officers for the 2018/19 year:
President: Walter Leslie
Vice-President: Adam Boyce
Treasurer: Prentice Gove
Secretary: Joe Considine
At-Large: Peter Allen
At-Large: Dave Reynolds
Past-President – Steve Hart

Retiring President Steve Hart has wished Walter Leslie and the new board every success for the coming year.

The Civic Club will be hosting its 11th annual Fishing Challenge Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Minuteman Park, Upton Road. The event, funded by the club’s annual tree sale, is free to the public More information is available at www.westborocivicclub.com or on Facebook @westboroughcivicclub.

Westborough Civic Club is a registered charitable organization established in 1975 for the sole purpose of benefiting the town of Westborough and its residents. The Club is comprised of civic-minded men and women from all walks of life who derive satisfaction through personal participation in fund raising activities in a dynamic, social, community-based organization. www.westborocivicclub.com

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Westborough – According to the YMCA website, “Healthy Kids Day is all about building on the ‘cool’ factor inside every kid – whoever they are and wherever they’re from.” On April 21, lots of cool kids and their grownups attended the annual Healthy Kids Day, a free event open to the public at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough.

Families were greeted outside the Y entrance by live chickens and goats for kids to pet, provided by Mike Leonard of Northborough. In the midst of a springtime hampered by cold temperatures and snowfall, the Boroughs Y management deemed its fields unready for the other scheduled outdoor activities.

Inside the front lobby, Steve Lechner of Science Works performed an educational magic show sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership. They also distributed free books and Frisbees to children.

Among other giveaways were children’s bicycle helmets courtesy of the Boston-based law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck. The helmets were fitted by Westborough Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members and Westborough police officers.

Activities in the gym included a bouncy house, face painting and crafts. Kids also learned how to make their own smarter snacks such as trail mix and yogurt parfait from dietician interns of Framingham State University. Meanwhile, the grownups learned about car seat safety.

For information about the Boroughs Y, visit ymcaofcm.org, then click “locations,” and on Facebook at facebook.com/boroughsfamilyymca.

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Westborough – Barbara Ann (Magnuson) Parke, 80, of 3 Lyman St., Westborough, formerly of Holliston, died peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Parke.

Born April 23, 1938 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Carl Alden and Elsa (Holmgren) Magnuson. Raised and educated in West Roxbury, Mrs. Parke was a graduate of North Park College in Chicago, Ill.

A resident of Westborough since 2010, Mrs. Parke previously resided in Holliston and Millbury. She and her husband enjoyed New England skiing in the winter and the beaches of Cape Cod in the summer.

Mrs. Parke had several occupations with various employers, including Access Technology, Inc. and the Town of Holliston. She was active in the Westborough Community Chorus for many years. Her hobbies included reading, knitting, and square dancing.

She is survived by her son, Scott E. Schaefer and his wife Joanne M. Schaefer of Franklin; a brother, Robert A. Magnuson of Brewster; and step-children, David A. Parke and his wife Patrice of Wilbraham, Brian Parke and his wife Shirley of Topsfield, James Parke and his wife Renee of Hudson, and Kathleen Townsend and her husband Gary of Auburn, as well as nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Beaumont for their excellent care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her funeral service Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m., in the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial in the Gardens of Gethsemane of West Roxbury will be private. A calling hour will precede the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.

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Westborough – Keamy Cosmetic Centre will be holding an open house Wednesday, May 2 from 4-7 p.m. at its 24 Lyman St., Suite 130 location. Learn about Bellafill, XEO Laser, and Defenage Skincare. Attendees will receive a sample of Defenage Skincare (a $25 Value).

Special offers include $100 OFF each vial of Bellafill and 10 percent off any laser package for brown spots, red spots, wrinkle, hair or vein reduction.  (Treatments must be purchased by Thursday, May 31, 2018.)

Call 508-836-8733 to RSVP. For more information visit www.seemedrkeamy.com.

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Westborough – Jean P. Hall, 87, a lifelong Westborough resident, passed away peacefully Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Coleman House in Northborough.

Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Lucy H. (Mason) Nichols. She was educated in Westborough and was a 1948 graduate of Westborough High School. She also graduated from the Burdett School of Business in Boston.

Jean was employed as a Legal Secretary for the phone company prior to her retirement.  In her youth she worked at her parent’s restaurant, the Merrie-M in Westborough.  Over the years she also worked for the Westboro schools in a variety of roles from cafeteria worker, bus driver to secretary to the Superintendent, all while being a loving wife and mom.

She was a lifetime member of the Congregational Church of Westborough and was a proud officer of the Massachusetts State Grange.

Jean enjoyed traveling all across America including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as cruising with family and friends. She visited Israel, China, and several European countries. She was a caterer for weddings and special events and enjoyed baking, sewing and knitting. She made many of the costumes for Westborough’s 250th celebration and also made the choir robes for the Children’s Choir at her church. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s performances and athletic events. Jean also had a great love for ice cream. Whether she was making it at home with her family or going to a dairy, she could easily be convinced to join you for a cone or sundae.

Jean is survived by her five children, Kenneth Hall and his wife Carole of Charlemont, Douglas Hall and his wife Beverly of Westborough, Deborah Kozik and her husband Ben of Auburn, Stephanie Hall and her fiancée Dan Remian of Westborough, and Eric Hall and his wife Linda of Southborough; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 10 a.m., in the Congregational Church, 57 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Tuesday, May 1, from 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or at www.alz.org.

The family sends their sincerest thanks to the staff of Coleman House for the loving care they provided Jean these past two years.

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By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer

Westborough – Earth Day, which is held annually on April 22, marks the anniversary of a modern movement that started in 1970. Its primary purpose was to raise awareness about how human actions pollute our environment and threaten the survival of our planet. Since its inception, the day is recognized across the world through a number of activities that include picking up plastic, glass, and other litter.

Keeping with its tradition, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) organized the local Earth Day litter cleanup for April 21. Early Bird volunteers gathered at two locations: the Westborough Plaza traffic island, and at the corner of Bellows Road and Rt. 30. A larger group of volunteers gathered at 9:30 a.m. at the Bay State Commons Green. With disposable trash bags, gloves, and maps of clean up locations, volunteers dispersed all across the town to pick up the offending items.

A new feature of this year’s cleanup effort was the designation of kid-friendly sites, which were areas away from heavy traffic. The goal of designating these sites was to encourage the participation from the younger citizens of the town. One Westborough teen’s motivation was, “I plan on living on this planet for a long, long time. I want to make sure my life isn’t dirty.”  Another young volunteer’s motivation was simply “to help the community in which I live.” This goal was surely accomplished; one group of parents and their young children representing Westborough’s elementary schools, Fales, Armstrong, and Hastings, took advantage of these kid friendly sites. Hundreds of bags of trash were picked up by the end of the morning.

Although volunteers came from all walks of life, their palpable enthusiasm, dedication, and pride in helping keep Westborough beautiful, was one thing that they shared in common. WCLT’s Education Committee Chair, Janet Anderson, was pleased to report that, “About 285volunteers joined the cleanup!”

After their hard work, volunteers were treated to a picnic lunch sponsored by local vendors, including Arturo’s Ristorante, both Westborough Stop & Shops, Roche Bros. and Dunkin Donuts. Volunteers went home with a coupon for a complimentary bouquet of flowers from Mugford’s Flower Shoppe in appreciation of their participation.

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Westborough

Tuesday, April 17

1:18 a.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious auto.

1:43 a.m. Milk/Oak Sts. Suspicious person.

6:35 a.m. Friberg Pkwy. Disturbance (general).

9:46 a.m. Arrested, John W. O’Reilly, 64, of 2 Rogers Rd., Apt. 32, Westborough, on warrant.

5:02 p.m. Milk St. Assault.

Wednesday, April 18

1:17 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

3:14 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree.

5:35 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree.

6:16 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Research Dr. Accident property damage.

9:33 p.m. Friberg Pkwy. Disturbance (general).

Thursday, April 19

12:54 a.m. Glen St. Suspicious activity.

1154 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity.

5:26 p.m. Arrested, Heather Marie Santos, 30, of 55 Commons Dr., Apt. 43, Shrewsbury, for OUI liquor, fail to yield at intersection, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

11:29 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

Friday, April 20

4:54 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Lyman St. Accident property damage.

8:07 am. Olde Hickory Path. Suspicious activity.

8:32 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity.

9:14 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.

11:10 a.m. Ruggles St. Suspicious auto.

1:46 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

5:50 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Assault.

6:50 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

Saturday, April 21
4:09 a.m. Flanders Rd. Disturbance (general).

12:28 p.m. Woodcrest Rd. Parking violation/complaint.

12:37 p.m. Otis St. Disturbance (general).

9:55 p.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

Sunday, April 22

11:00 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

5:41 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – hit & run.

8:23 p.m. Smith Pkwy. Road/tree.

8:35 p.m. W Main/Nourse Sts. Erratic operator.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

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By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer

Westborough – In 1962, then Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev had his military’s missiles placed in Cuba. With the lives of millions of Americans in danger, the Cuban missile crisis was ultimately resolved peacefully by United States President John F. Kennedy and brave Americans who served in the United States Navy. Although he humbly avoids accolades, Westborough veteran John Gallinagh was one of those brave Americans.

Gallinagh is now on the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board (WVAB). And, along with the rest of the board, he’s been supporting our troops through a recent effort to put together nearly 200 care packages. The packages will be sent to Army National Guard units, comprised mostly of soldiers from Massachusetts, who will be deployed overseas sometime in the near future.

“I’m a veteran, and my son is a veteran also, and we felt it was important to be doing something,” explained Gallinagh, who said that the other WVAB members embraced the idea of the drive when he proposed it to them.

“[Those serving] really like to get something from home,” he added.

Throughout February and March, people picked up, filled and returned boxes to one of the four pick-up and drop-off locations – the WVAB (in Town Hall), Westborough Public Library, Westborough TV and the First United Methodist Church. The items that fill the care packages include personal care items, snacks, candy, reading and writing materials, puzzle books, socks, sunglasses, DVDs and encouraging notes.

Although the care packages were originally intended for a battalion that’s currently serving in the Middle East, Gallinagh learned that those troops will be returning earlier than expected. But since other troops will be deployed soon, the packages will be shipped to them after deployment.  The drive will continue until then.

In the meantime, Gallinagh is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.  Companies, including Accelerated Strength and Balance and MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union, have sponsored many care packages. In addition to the WVAB and individuals, the Westborough Civic Club, Westborough Senior Center Supporters and Westborough chapters of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and Rotary have been eager to help as well. Students have also been vital to the drive’s success. Cub Scouts wrote notes that will be included in the packages, and Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Westborough High School National Honor Society students will prepare the packages to be shipped.

“We’ve been kind of overwhelmed…” said Gallinagh, who noted that he’s also thankful for the tremendous support of the First United Methodist Church, where the collected items are being stored. “The response has been really outstanding from all sections of the community.”

And Gallinagh knows what a heartwarming impact that response can have on troops. Not only has he (and the WVAB) recently received the gratitude of a member of our military from Westborough for a care package he received in a much smaller previous drive, he believes it will help connect the community to our troops.

“They know they’re not forgotten,” shared Gallinagh.  “These people are putting their lives on the line.”

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Westborough – Join Westborough Community Land Trust’s (WCLT) new Stewardship Chair Keith Martin in a springtime ramble through Libbey/Wile Forest Sunday, May 20, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Martin will give some insights into how WCLT’s trails are created and maintained, and how WCLT land is managed for nature preservation and the enjoyment of all.

This woodland walk will be about three miles on uneven terrain with some small hills. No pre-registration required. Meet at the Gilmore Pond trail entrance, 19 Quick Farm Road, Westborough.

For questions, contact events@westboroughlandtrust.org. Trail maps can be found at www.westboroughcharm.org/guide/maps/upperjackstraw_trail_map.pdf and http://westboroughcharm.org/guide/maps/libbeywile_trail_map.pdf.

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Westborough – Brian B. Simonelli, 88, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband to the late Ruth (Paine) Simonelli. He shared a loving relationship with Mary Harrington for the last 22 years.

Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Victor A. and Marion H. (Dowd) Simonelli and was educated in Westborough Schools, where he played on the Westborough Ranges High School Football team. After High School he played on the M&M Semiprofessional Football team. He proudly joined the United States Army and served in the Japanese Occupation Forces post WWII.

Prior to retirement, he was employed as a crane operator for Grainger Industries in Worcester. He was a 69-year member of the Operating Engineers Local 4 of Boston. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Westborough V.F.W., and the oldest member of W.A.S.A.

Brian enjoyed driving his Cadillac, working on small engines, cooking, watching horse racing and was always there with a smile. He was a fan of all New England Sports teams, and played the occasional game of Keno.

He is survived by three children, Victoria Barry and her husband Kevin of South Burlington, Vt., Brianne White and her husband John of Westborough, and Brian Simonelli Jr. and his wife Maria of Hanson; seven grandchildren, Megan White Sharp and her husband Eric, Timothy White and his wife Meghan, Molly Barry and her husband Corey Wyckoff, Lyndsey Lamell, Jay Lamell and his fiancé Camille, Ariana Simonelli, and Brian Simonelli III; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley White, Bennett White, Adelaide White, Kieran Wyckoff, and Julius Wyckoff. He was predeceased by his daughter, Christina Lamell, and his siblings, Bo Simonelli and Gloria McGuire.

His funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial with military honors will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday, May 7, from 4-7 p.m., in the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the Ruth E. Simonelli Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Town Treasurer, 34 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581.

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Westborough – Helen Constance (Papoojian) Welcher, 94, of Westborough and formerly of Danvers, passed away peacefully Friday, May 4, 2018 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of Ray Eugene Welcher.

Born in Fitchburg, she was a daughter of the late Hagop and Marion (Kazanjian) Papoojian and was a graduate of Fitchburg High School Class of 1941. She then attended Stevens Business College and took courses at the American University in Washington D.C.

During WWII, she traveled to Washington, D.C. and served as secretary to General Omar Bradley, General J. Lawton Collins, and General Bill DePuy.

After the war, she was a secretary to Brigadier General Charles F. Colson, Commanding General of Fort Devens. Once becoming married, she devoted herself to her family and worked part time as a secretary.

Helen was a communicant of St. Mary the Annunciation Church in Danvers and Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church in Belmont.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, sewing and had a passion for fine arts. Music was a large part of her life and in her younger years, she served on the Board of the Essex County Community Concert Association. She was a violinist in the Tri-Town Orchestra on the North Shore of Boston.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three sons, Ray Willis and his wife Cathy of St. John, Ind., Curtis and his wife Cheryl of Westborough, and Charles of Davie, Fla.; and six grandchildren, Kimberly, Alex, Philip, Andrew, Jessica, and Nara. She is predeceased by her siblings, Reginia M. Palmieri and Philip J. Papoojian.

Her funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9-10 a.m. prior to her funeral Mass in the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough.

Helen’s family would like to extend a sincere gratitude to all the staff at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough for the excellent care she received during her time there.

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Westborough – E.L. Harvey & Son’s transfer station heavy equipment operator, Scott “Scotty” Russell, has been selected out of 400,000 eligible recipients as the winner of the National Waste & Recycling Associations 2018 Operator of the Year. Russell was honored in person at Waste Expo in Las Vegas with the award April 23.  He received an award, leather jacket and $1,000 cash prize.

The Operator of the Year Award honors the safest, most industrious post-collection heavy equipment operator from a MRF, landfill or transfer station. This is a first for E.L. Harvey & Sons.

E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. is a family owned and operated waste and recycling company in Westborough. For more information or to find job opportunities, visit www.elharvey.com.

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Westborough

Monday, April 23

7:28 a.m. Fisher St. Accident property damage.

8:33 a.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

3:23 p.m. Oak St. Disturbance (general).

3:34 p.m. West Park Dr. Accident property damage.

3:59 p.m. W Main St./Mill Rd. Accident property damage.

5:12 p.m. Computer Dr. Accident property damage.

8:09 p.m. Harrison Ave. Suspicious person.

Tuesday, April 24

1:28 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious auto.

2:16 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

7:22 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

11:51 a.m. Bowman St. Suspicious auto.

2:11 p.m. Flanders Rd. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

6:43 p.m. South St. Well-being check.

10:12 p.m. Arrested, Evan J. McCullough, 32, of 16 Armstrong Dr., Westborough, for operating under the influence of liquor, resist arrest, marked lanes violation, speeding.

10:32 p.m. Milk St. Suspicious activity.

Wednesday, April 25

8:47 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Suspicious activity.

10:36 a.m. Connector Rd./Butterfield Dr. Suspicious auto.

11:16 a.m. Robin Rd. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

11:52 a.m. Eli Whitney St. Suspicious activity.

1:28 p.m. Upton Rd./Belknap St. Erratic operator.

3:38 p.m. Turnpike Rd./E Main St. Accident property damage.

9:33 p.m. Fisher/Otis Sts. Suspicious activity.

Thursday, April 26

1:14 a.m. Colonial Dr. Assault.

1:35 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

2:01 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

11:34 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

12:19 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

5:51 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

Friday, April 27

1:07 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

1:12 a.m. Willow St. Disturbance (general).

1:59 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

3:40 a.m. Milk St. Suspicious activity.

1:18 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree.

5:39 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

6:28 p.m. W Main St. Suspicious auto.

9:34 p.m. Andrews St. Suspicious auto.

10:30 p.m. Olde Hickory Path. Disturbance (general).

Saturday, April 28

2:37 a.m. Friberg Pkwy. Disturbance (general).

4:33 p.m. Phillips St. Suspicious auto.

5:17 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

10:13 p.m. Summer St. Suspicious activity.

10:40 p.m. Connector Rd. Disturbance (general).

Sunday, April 29

1:35 a.m. Milk St. Suspicious auto.

2:17 p.m. Beach St. Threats made.

Monday, April 30

1:56 a.m. E Main St./Bellows Rd. Suspicious auto.

2:54 a.m. Cross St. Burglary/breaking & entering.

9:42 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

7:56 p.m. Lyman St. Accident – hit & run.

Tuesday, May 1

1:32 a.m. Milk St. Disturbance (general).

8:13 a.m. Otis St. Disturbance (general).

1:51 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

3:51 p.m. Oak St. Disturbance (general).

5:48 p.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious activity.

9:09 p.m. Ambassador Dr. Suspicious activity.

10:39 p.m. Oak St. Suspicious activity.

Wednesday, May 2

1:09 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

1:21 a.m. Lyman/Chauncy Sts. Suspicious person.

7:31 a.m. Spring Rd. Suspicious person.

9:23 a.m. E Main St. Accident – hit & run.

3:00 p.m. Church St. Suspicious activity.

5:42 p.m. Ruggles St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

7:09 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Suspicious activity.

10:05 p.m. Summer St. Suspicious person.

Thursday, May 3

7:12 a.m. Cross St. Suspicious auto.

8:49 a.m. Flanders Rd. Threats made.

1:45 p.m. Baker Way. Disturbance (general).

2:25 p.m. Isaac Miller Rd. Suspicious activity.

5:47 p.m. South/Denny Sts. Accident property damage.

11:48 p.m. W Main St. Disturbance (general).

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

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Westborough – Betty M. (Noponen) Lampi, 86, a long-time Westborough resident, passed away peacefully Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester held in the loving embrace of her family.

Born Sept. 14, 1931 in the Greendale section of Worcester, she was the daughter of Thomas and Bertha L. (Alden) Noponen. She was educated in Worcester and was a graduate of Commerce High School.

In childhood, she spent many happy summers with her family at Beaman Pond near Baldwinville. It was there, in 1950, that she met “skinny lifeguard” Rauno Lampi of East Templeton. They were married a year later. After his military service in Saudi Arabia, they started their family in Amherst while Rauno completed his doctoral studies.

A dancer in her youth, Betty later taught dance throughout the Worcester area. During the summer of 1952 she served as Waterfront Director at a local Girl Scout camp.

In 1962 they moved their growing family to San Jose, Calif., where she continued to teach dance in the garage of their home and to serve as a Cub Scout den mother. They returned in 1967 and settled in Westborough.

For 27 years, Betty worked alongside her sister Esther at the Allen Nursery & Dance School on Forbes Street in Westborough. Multiple generations of Westborough families benefited from the nurturing care and education they received from Betty and Esther. Many residents will also remember large group dance classes the sisters taught to Westborough youth at the Armstrong school – advancing skills not only in ballroom dance but also in social etiquette and respect.

Betty and Rauno enjoyed much of their retirement from the vantage of their RV in which they crisscrossed the country several times before settling for a few years in Casa Grande, Ariz. In 2015, they returned to Westborough to be closer to family.

Betty is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Rauno A. Lampi of Westborough, and their four children, Steven and his wife, Terrie of San Leandro, Calif.; Martin Lampi of Westborough; Karin and her husband Cameron Hutt of Shrewsbury; and Eric and his wife Sally of Westborough. She also leaves her grandchildren, Chris and Beth Lampi, Evan Lampi, Ryan Lampi, Heather (Hutt) and Sri Iyer, Leandra (Hutt) and Matthew Pfleger, Andrew Lampi, and Patrick Lampi, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by brother Donald Alden and his wife Jeanette, Thomas Noponen and his wife Fran, as well as sister Esther Allen and her husband Howie.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m., in the Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will be held privately at Pine Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough.

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Westborough – Westborough Reads Together is a community-wide, collaborative project organized by the Westborough Public Library that serves to bring the community together through books and reading and discussions about the issues we all face. A planning committee is forming to establish specific goals and to select one book for everyone to read for this year’s project. An introductory meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the library, 55 W. Main St., for anyone who is interested in taking part in this project. Bring your ideas and book suggestions. Contact Jen McGrath (jmcgrath@town.westborough.ma.us) for more information.

If you are interested in helping with this committee but are unable to attend the meeting, complete a quick informational survey on the library’s website, www.westboroughlib.org, or at  https://goo.gl/forms/2W2Hubi4nUbBzZCs2.

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Westborough – The Greater Worcester Opera will perform a free afternoon concert of classic Broadway favorites Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at the Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St.

The concert, supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, will feature professional local artists including Elaine Craine (soprano), Susan Larson (mezzo-soprano), Ben Morse (baritone) and Olga Rogach (pianist).

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Submitted by the Rotary Club of Westborough.

Westborough – Westborough’s Spring Festival returns to Bay State Commons Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This fun event, with free admission, is organized annually by the Rotary Club of Westborough.

Club president and event chair Shelby Marshall’s enthusiasm for this event is evident.

“I love the Spring Festival! It comes at a great time of year. The days are longer and warmer, school is still in session and the community is emerging from a long winter, eager to reconnect with each other and to celebrate!” she said. “This year we moved the event to Sunday avoiding school sports and other activities with the goal of making the events more accessible for everyone.”

The day will include a variety of events for every age and interest – a local business fair; food trucks; live music with Southbound Train, sponsored by the Westborough Recreation Department; musical performances by a variety of local talent, including Luanne Crosby and Lyssa Coulter; a classic car show, supported by NAPA Auto and held at the nearby CrossFit/Arturo’s plaza; a kids carnival hosted by Westborough High School students; the always popular Roaming Railroad; and a beer tent, sponsored by Cold Harbor. There’s even something for “Fido” – a doggie dash (at 10 a.m.); children’s activities, a spa and an amateur dog show.

“The Rotary Club hosts this event to give back to the community that supports our activities,” Marshall said.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and act to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.  Rotary members believe we have a shared responsibility to act on our world’s most persistent issues and work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education and grow local economies.

“We’ll be displaying some ShelterBoxes as a way to help the community understand some of what Rotary does,” Marshall said. “Each ShelterBox typically contains a tent designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, water purification kit, blankets, tools, and other necessities. The contents of a ShelterBox are tailored to the nature and location of the disaster. ShelterBoxes have been used to help in New Orleans, New York and New Jersey, after Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy and throughout the world in places like Syria and Ecuador.”

The Rotary Club of Westborough may be best known for its high school scholarships, but it contributes to the town in many other ways throughout the year. The club played a key role in supporting The Boros, working in partnership with the Westborough School Department.  The club participates in the Fourth of July Block Party, plays a key role in lighting the downtown and rotary, supports the Holiday Store hosted by Westborough Youth & Family Services and recently sponsored a luncheon for 120 veterans.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Westborough go to www.westboroughrotary.org.

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By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Photographer

Westborough – The Westborough High School Rangers’ girls’ varsity lacrosse team hosted the Shrewsbury High School Colonials on the turf field May 8. The game started out with the Rangers on top and in a groove with a score of 4-1 in a short amount of time. Shrewsbury then found their rhythm and were able to get within a point of tying up the score in the first half.

With 16:11 minutes remaining in the second half, and the score tied at 10-10, the Colonials were able to take over the lead.  Westborough quickly reorganized and came back strong, both on offense and defensive.  Ultimately, with six minutes left in the game, the Rangers were able to defeat the Colonials, 15-13.

For more photos visit http://kellyburnesonphotography.com/p316794330.

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Westborough – Brian T. Bernard, 57, of Westborough, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Oliveto) Bernard.

Born in Boston, he was the son of Barbara M. (Arsenault) Bernard of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and the late Raymond A. Bernard. He was educated in Newton and was a 1978 graduate of Newton North High School. He graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Brian was currently employed at Dell-EMC and previously worked at Raytheon in Waltham.

He was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Church. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Boston sports fan, especially fond of the Bruins.

Brian was a dedicated and passionate baseball coach, having coached in his younger years in West Newton, and continuing for many years in the Westborough Little League.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Brian J. Bernard and Jeffrey T. Bernard, both of Westborough; one brother, Robert J. Bernard of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one sister, Jeanne B. Conaghan of Hubbardston; and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Wednesday, May 16, from 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Lung Association, www.lung.org, Donate, Memorial Gift.

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Westborough

Friday, May 4

12:44 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

1:14 am. Willow St. Suspicious person.

1:47 a.m. Arrested, Alexander Ward, 28, of 11 Chestnut St., Westborough, for disorderly conduct, resist arrest.

9:31 a.m. Milk St. Road/tree.

3:51 p.m. Milk St. Erratic operator.

11:04 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Accident – personal injury.

Saturday, May 5

12:51 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

2:26 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

2:49 a.m. W Main/Charles Sts. Suspicious auto.

9:44 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree.

1:54 p.m. Arrested, Daniel Anthony Caruso, 23, of 98 Oak St., Natick, for operating after suspension for drunk driving, fail to stop/yield, fail to signal.

9:25 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Well-being check.

Sunday, May 6

12:31 a.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

1:14 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

4:24 a.m. Milk St. Disturbance (general).

1:47 p.m. Haskell St. Larceny.

5:41 p.m. Smith Pkwy. B&E in MV.

Monday, May 7

12:16 a.m. Endicott Dr. Suspicious activity.

1:04 p.m. Arrested, Dennis Belton, 53, of 65 Crouch St., Apt. 13, Groton, Conn., for identity fraud (x4), attempted larceny by check over $250, forgery of document.

5:01 p.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity.

6:19 p.m. Otis St./Smith Pkwy. Road/tree.

9:19 p.m. Olde Hickory Path. Suspicious activity.

10:10 p.m. Mill Rd. Suspicious auto.

10:25 p.m. Lyman/Chauncy Sts. Suspicious activity.

Tuesday, May 8

8:10 a.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

12:13 p.m. Grove St. Larceny.

3:03 p.m. W Main St. Accident property damage.

Wednesday, May 9

2:26 p.m. Connector Rd. Suspicious auto.

4:11 p.m. Computer Dr./Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

7:42 p.m. Weld St. Well-being check.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

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