Westborough – Nicholas Argento of Westborough, a history teacher at Boston College High School, spent a most rewarding and uplifting week, from June 17 – 23, leading a group of 10 Boston College High School juniors on a service retreat at the Brady Faith Center in Syracuse, New York. He was assisted by fellow teacher Ryan Dacey.

On a walking tour, they visited West Syracuse, the most poverty-stricken part of the U.S. for blacks, and South Syracuse, the most poverty stricken for Latinos, according to the U.S. Census.

The students worked in the St. Lucy’s food pantry and, outside, at the stone garden, where they did some cleanup and built two vegetable gardens. In addition, they visited a jail ministry, a mosque, assisted on a farm, and organized a pancake breakfast.

They gathered each night for two hours to pray, share what they experienced and learn in a contemplation discussion group with members of the Brady Faith Center who led them in reflection, journal writing and prayer.

They made dinner for a singing prayer service at L’Arche Community, a group of people,
living and working together to build a relationship with each other, putting God at the center of the relationship between those with developmental disabilities and those who do not. Some of the boys were invited to participate in wheelchair races with the residents.

Westborough – The Westborough Lions Club hosted its second annual Charity Tennis Tournament June 24 at the Westboro Tennis & Swim Club. Forty men and women participated in the tournament, each within their own division. It was a Swiss-style tournament with just under two hours of play. Participants played four rounds of 25 minutes each. The player with the most wins at the end of the four rounds was declared the winner.

Taking home the Women’s and Men’s Division trophies respectively were Sandi Wilichowski and Ken Scannell. Ajoy Bhattacharya won the Men’s Serving Speed Contest, while Stephanie Carvalho won the women’s contest. Patrick Manning won the raffle prize, which included two tickets to the Dell Technology Hall of Fame Open in Newport, R.I., a $100 gift card to a restaurant in the Newport Restaurant Group, as well as a Babolat Tennis backpack with a John Isner signed bag tag.

The tournament raised just over $3,100. Because the Lions support sight and hearing research and related needs in the community, and because diabetes can rob people of their sight, proceeds from the tournament were used to send a local area child with Type 1 Diabetes to Camp Joslin/Clara Barton in North Oxford in the summer. Additionally, the Westborough Lions will support the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, which provides seed capital to researchers at such institutions as the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary as well as the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Westborough

Friday, June 29

1:25 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

10:02 a.m. Fisher St. Accident property damage.

12:18 p.m. Milk/Phillips St.  Accident property damage.

5:34 p.m. Fisher/Church Sts. Accident (pedestrian).

10:23 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

11:01 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).

Saturday, June 30

2:15 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious auto.

4:17 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

11:11 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.

4:41 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious person.

5:41 p.m. Lyman/E Main Sts. Accident property damage.

7:54 p.m. Computer Dr. Threats made.

10:15 p.m. Lyman St Suspicious person.

Sunday, July 1

1:16 a.m. Chauncy St. Suspicious auto.

2:32 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious auto.

3:31 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

7:02 a.m. Elm St. Vandalism.

2:28 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

6:49 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Parking violation/complaint.

Monday, July 2

12:32 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

1:12 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

2:28 a.m. Fisher St. Suspicious auto.

7:59 a.m. Capt Samuel Forbush Rd. Vandalism.

9:33 a.m. Thomas Newton Dr. B&E in a MV.

10:40 a.m. Phillips St. Parking violation/complaint.

11:46 a.m. Mill Rd. Road/tree.

4:57 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.

8:53 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

9:14 p.m. Lyman St. Well-being check.

Tuesday, July 3

5:48 a.m. Arrested, Maria Marines, 42, of 117 Piedmont St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on default warrant.

8:09 a.m. Connector Rd. Road/tree.

8:23 a.m. Connector Rd. Accident property damage

11:29 a.m. Connector Rd./research Dr. Road/tree.

12:53 p.m. Mayberry Dr. Parking violation/complaint.

3:51 p.m. O’Neil Dr. Suspicious activity.

11:34 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

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.

Westborough – Eleanor C. Legg, 94, of Westborough, passed away peacefully July 11, 2018 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Legg.

Born in Bridgewater, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (White) Carroll. She was educated in Bridgewater schools and was a 1941 graduate of Bridgewater High School.

Eleanor was an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and served on Stephen Ministry, and mission and outreach. She also volunteered for the American Red Cross and American Field Service and was a former member of the Westborough Women’s Club.

She is survived by four sons, Robert K. Legg and his wife Eileen of Strasburg, Va., Donald B. Legg of Springfield, Va., Douglas R. Legg and his wife Jean of Waterville, Maine, and David M. Legg of Longwood, Fla.; one sister, Marjorie Duncalfe Brooks of Ontario, Canada; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be held Monday, July 16, at 10 a.m., in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Sunday, July 15, from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 3 John St., Westborough, MA 01581.

Westborough – Residents at Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care have been soaking up the beautiful weather and exercising their green thumbs with their friends from the Westborough Garden Club.

Club members have been making monthly visits to help residents beautify and maintain indoor and outdoor garden spaces, as well as participate in several gardening projects.

The collaboration began about a year and a half ago and the two groups have been meeting regularly ever since. Originally, the group worked on a small indoor garden, but over time the project space has expanded to four indoor gardens and an outdoor patio area.

Since the arrival of spring, the group has filled the garden boxes outside with flowers and vegetables and herbs such as tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, thyme and basil.

In the colder months, when gardening is not feasible, the garden club comes prepared with other projects; they have guided the residents in creating lavender sachets, painting kindness rocks, and have even read aloud about gardening. During holiday months, they have often created festive displays, such as cornucopia or pumpkin arrangements.

“The residents seem to enjoy it a lot,” said Westborough Garden Club President Beverly Linnane. “Many had gardens their whole lives so it’s great they can still do this here.”

Member Polly Thayer added, “It’s just a perfect way for the garden club to give back because the community has been so supportive for the 86 years the club has existed.”

Family owned and operated SALMON Health and Retirement has been serving Central Massachusetts since 1952. To learn more about SALMON’s continuum of care with services on multiple campuses, visit www.SalmonHealth.com or call 508-366-3662.

Westborough – The town of Westborough has implemented a new online bill pay service that is user-friendly and has more features including:

• View and pay your bills online 24/7 – registration is not required
• Set up automatic payments so you never miss a payment
• Pay by Text – get text notifications and pay your bill via text message
• Reduce clutter – go paperless to receive an electronic bill
• Get email reminders when a payment is due and confirmation when a payment is made.

For more information visit www.town.westborough.ma.us.

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer

Westborough – When someone has to bid farewell to someone or something dear to his heart, the occasion is often met with goodbyes and hushed tones. But, for musicians, that’s not always the case.

On May 23 at The Willows retirement community, Monte Becker – who will be moving – gave his last performance with the brass ensemble that he founded, BrassBoro. Toes were tapping as the joyful noise of jazz, show tunes and other types of music filled the air. And trumpets blared.

“To me, it’s a bittersweet thing, because we played very well, but also it’s my last time with the crew; I don’t think I’ll forget it soon,” said Becker not long after he stepped off the stage. “I also liked playing for this group, because…its bringing back memories…and they enjoyed it so much. It’s a very appreciative audience.”

And bringing that joy to the community has been one of the ensemble’s goals since Becker started it a little over two years ago. While playing the trumpet in the Interboro Community Band (ICB)– a large Northborough-based concert band formed under the direction of the cherished late Algonquin Regional High School teacher Dennis Wrenn – the professional engineer saw the need for a small band that could give amateur brass musicians a chance to shine and share some wonderful music with the community. He then recruited other ICB members to perform four to five concerts a year at area senior centers, churches, libraries, retirement communities and assisted living facilities.

The concert at The Willows began with a lively performance of “Beale Street Blues.” That launched the ensemble – which plays in the quintet style – into an engaging performance of a range of music that underscored the nature of the occasion. It consisted of melancholy selections, such as “Danny Boy,” “Funeral March of a Marionette” and “St. James Infirmary Blues,” that reflected the grief of an ending, as well as upbeat tunes, such as “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “I’ve Got Rhythm” that are filled with the hope of a new beginning.

Polly Horenstein, a director at The Willows who arranged to have BrassBoro play there, was happy the band members shared their talent with the residents.

“They enjoy it,” she said. “It brings back a lot of memories. And who doesn’t like a big brass band? Just like ‘Music Man.’”

And Becker is one music man who doesn’t want the music to stop playing in the Boroughs. He encouraged the group to stay together.

“There are so many missions – stated and unstated; the mission of bringing great music to the public is sort of an obvious one, but there is a less obvious one – to bring music to the players,” he said. “People come out to play a gig, maybe, but then, they stay because it’s giving them something they need.”

With bandmate Stacy Cohen taking the reigns as the band’s coordinator, BrassBoro should continue to thrive. Meanwhile, Becker is looking forward to playing and listening to music in Northampton. But he’ll miss the ensemble. At the end of the concert, he expressed his gratitude to both the band and the audience. He told the audience. “It’s been a pleasure to be the Master Blaster.”

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor

Westborough – David Ortiz, affectionately known as “Big Papi,” to his millions of fans, is of course, a Boston Red Sox legend. But there is a whole legion of youngsters who do not know him for his baseball heroics or really even know who he is. Still, to them, he is a real life hero.  That’s because these children, who have significant cardiac health concerns, have been helped through his foundation, the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.

On July 11, Ortiz paid a visit to Julio’s Liquors in Westborough to sign bottles from his signature Arias Wine Collection. Patrons were given the opportunity to purchase a case ahead of time and then meet Ortiz and have their photo taken with him at the signing. Monies from the sale, as well as a contribution from Julio’s, were to be donated to the fund.

Fans young and old, and many wearing shirts bearing his name, lined up for the opportunity. They cheered as he entered the store, flashing that huge happy smile that is as well-known as his hitting prowess.

Prior to the signing, Ortiz spoke to reporters for a few minutes about what life is like for him now that’s he has retired from his playing career and why he is so committed to his very busy life.

“I’m always working, man, I’m always working. I have to pay for college – I have one in there now and the other soon, so I have too,” he joked. “My wife and kids are always complaining that I work too much but I get to spend a lot more time with them now.”

“But life is good, man, life is good,” he added.

Even though he is not actively playing baseball anymore, he still takes his responsibility as a celebrity very seriously he said, as he strives to serve as an inspiration to others.

“I’m not perfect but I try to get better at everything I do every day,” he said. “I’m always continuing to do different things. You have to keep learning and try to have a full life. You never know what you are capable of unless you try.”

One of those initiatives he continues to work on is his foundation.

“Kids, its all about the kids. I am just crazy about them,” he said. “I am a parent myself. I know how hard it is for some parents who have to pay for their kids’ medical expenses. I think its really important to be able to give back to others if you can.”

Founded in 2007, the fund provides essential support for children in Ortiz’s native Dominican Republic and in New England who cannot afford the critical cardiac services they need. Last year, Ortiz’s annual golf tournament raised a record $1.2 million for the fund.

As part of the special signing, Julio’s Liquors donated $12 from each case sold to the Ortiz fund.

Prior to the signing, Julio’s owner Ryan Maloney presented a check for $2000 to Ortiz.

As each patron came up to Ortiz to get their bottle and photo, it was evident that Big Papi still holds a special place in the hearts of all of his fans. And as that big smile flashed time and time again, it was evident, the feeling was indeed, mutual.

Westborough – Helen R. Fenlason, 97, of Westborough, passed away peacefully July 12, 2018 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Beryl M. Fenlason.

Born in Princeton, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Helon and Edna (Metcalf) Perkins. She was raised and educated in Maine.

Helen was employed by Chase Paper prior to her retirement and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two children, Maureen M. Kopper and her husband David of Shrewsbury and Peter R. Fenlason and his wife Ann of Barre; one sister, Harriette Mowry of Shrewsbury; two grandchildren, Lindsay Fenlason and Kate Fenlason; four great-grandchildren, Autumn Dawn, Riley McGee, Lauryn Burke and Dylan Burke; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Milton Perkins, Freedom Perkins, Voigt Perkins and John Perkins.

Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 17, at 11 a.m., in the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. A calling hours will precede the service from 10-11 a.m.

Westborough – It will be back to the 70s and 80s fun when the Summer Concert Series is held Thursday, July 19 at the Bay State Common. Dress up in your favorite Rolling Stones. Madonna or disco outfit and come enjoy a great night of music, a movie and munchies.

The Boombox 70s & 80s Experience will perform from 6-8 p.m. According to their Facebook page they will “Do a set of ’70s, take a break, do a set of ’80s. And the show’s never the same twice.”

Following the concert, there will be a fun half hour of trivia hosted by the Westborough Public Library. At 8:30 p.m. the featured “Screen on the Green” movie will be “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

The night will also feature fun and games for kids and plenty of food trucks.

The fun will resume Tuesday, Aug. 7 with “Throwback to the 60s.”

The series is presented by Realtor Gary Kelley, eBridge Montessori School and Westborough Recreation.

For more information visit www.westbororec.com or call 508-366-3066.

Westborough

Wednesday, July 4

1:53 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity.

2:27 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

5:55 a.m. Hancock Way. Well-being check.

11:03 a.m. Linda St. Suspicious person.

5:27 p.m. Arrested, Juan J. Claudio, 32, of 9 Quincy St., Apt. 1, Worcester, on warrant.

Thursday, July 5

12:52 a.m. Chauncy St. Suspicious auto.

2:15 a.m. Arrested, Arthur M. Dos Santos Campos, 38, of 18 Broad St., Hudson, for fail to stop/yield, operating MV without a license, operating under the influence of liquor, operating MV negligently so as to endanger.

8:59 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint.

10:48 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree.

11:18 a.m. Arrested, Ariana Belcher, 28, of 4 Edmund Brigham Way, Westborough, on warrant.

3:24 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

5:15 p.m. Research Dr./Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

Friday, July 6

5:43 a.m. Research Dr. Road/tree.

9:36 a.m. Upton Rd. Suspicious activity.

11:20 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Milk St. Road/tree.

12:09 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny.

2:51 p.m. Arrested, Gaddiel Vargas, 19, of 135 E Main St., Apt. U12, Worcester, on warrant.

5:39 p.m. Upton Rd./Bowman St. Suspicious activity.

10:28 p.m. Ruggles/Myrtle Sts. Suspicious activity.

Saturday, July 7

9:37 a.m. Grove St. Well-being check.

11:11 a.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

12:15 p.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious activity.

2:00 p.m. W Main St. parking violation/complaint.

10:46 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

Sunday, July 8

12:19 a.m. Chestnut St. Suspicious activity.

4:42 a.m. W Main St. Disturbance (general).

6:08 a.m. Maynard/Fisher Sts. Suspicious person.

11:10 a.m. Computer Dr. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

2:55 p.m. Milk/Oak Sts. Suspicious person.

5:39 p.m. Milk St. Larceny.

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.

Westborough – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), was recently honored by the town of Westborough for its commitment to appropriately mitigating storm water runoff and maintaining water quality on its property and beyond. Westborough is the only town in the commonwealth to conduct private inspections of this kind.

According to Derek Saari, Westborough’s conservation officer, more than 250 sites are inspected annually to ensure that businesses are properly mitigating how storm water is drained from commercial property and parking lots and returned back to the environment.

“When we conduct inspections throughout the town, we are looking to see how responsive a company is and how they handle the complexities of putting a plan in place to ensure proper handling and maintenance,” said Saari.

Ocean State Job Lot a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with 131 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, and New York. It’s Westborough location is at 180 Milk St. in a critical area just east of the Assabet River which is a Zone II aquifer.

“With the river so close to our facility and with drinking water wells nearby, we understood that we had to address any drainage issues as soon as possible,” said Glenn Anderson, OSJL Senior Property Manager.

According to Saari, OSJL inherited existing drainage issues from the previous tenant, including leaking structural issues, parking lot flooding and ineffective gutters. The company was quick to address all structural and drainage issues which included expensive underground drainage mitigation.

“My job is to keep Westborough as clean as possible,” said Saari. “Ocean State Job Lot has more than done its part to ensure that its property and the surrounding land is in compliance and we appreciate what good neighbors they are.”

OSJL was presented with the award during the Board of Selectmen meeting July 10 at Town Hall.

Shrewsbury/Westborough – State Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced the addition of several Shrewsbury and Westborough residents as interns in her office at the State House this summer. Kane will be joined by lifelong Shrewsbury natives Martin Davis and Jack Durkin, as well as longtime Westborough residents Aarthi Gopalan, Kiley Fitzgerald and Amy Tournas.

A 2017 graduate of Shrewsbury High School, Davis is a rising sophomore at Loyola University Maryland, studying political science and economics. He is a member of student government, the Student Leadership Corps and the men’s club soccer team, and also volunteers with Soccer Without Borders.

Durkin is a rising senior at Saint John’s High School and serves as vice president of Saint John’s Model United Nations and is one of two representatives from Saint John’s to Congressman McGovern’s Congressional Youth Council. A member of the Varsity Tennis Team, Durkin is also an officer of the National Honor Society.

A rising senior at AMSA Charter School in Marlborough, Westborough’s Aarthi Gopalan is the treasurer of AMSA’s UNICEF Chapter as well as the Speech and Debate Team. A member of the National Honor Society, he is also a two time qualifier for the Catholic Forensics League’s National Tournament.

Kiley Fitzgerald is a 2016 graduate of Westborough High School and rising junior at Indiana University – Bloomington, majoring in law and public policy. She is actively involved in IU Student Association, acts as an executive judge for Women in Government and volunteers for IU Dance Marathon.

A rising senior at Colby College, Amy Tournas is a global studies and government double major. She actively participates in the Government Student Advisory Board and is a member of the Waterville Public Schools Mentoring Program as well as the Colby College student newspaper.

Each summer, Representative Kane offers accomplished and engaged young leaders of the 11th Worcester District an internship on Beacon Hill. Each intern has the opportunity to attend the House of Representatives Intern Speaker Series, which provides interns with unique exposure to state government’s processes and various stakeholders. The interns research and analyze future legislation of interest as well as attend numerous briefings on policy issues and current events on behalf of the office. In addition, interns compile and summarize updates on local and regional areas of interest and news developments.

“It is my privilege to welcome this impressive and passionate group of interns from Shrewsbury and Westborough,” Kane said. “Our summer internship program is a meaningful way to engage with our community’s young leaders. Martin, Jack, Aarthi, Kiley and Amy offer unique skill-sets and are wonderful additions to the office. I look forward to witnessing the future accomplishments of this civic-minded and talented group.”

Summer interns serve until the conclusion of session and until summer recess begins. Kane welcomes a limited number of high-school upperclassmen and college student interns each summer. Those interested in learning more about an internship should contact Representative Kane’s office at 617-722-2430.

Westborough – The Avidia Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Rangers on Track, an initiative to renovate facilities at Westborough High School.

Avidia Bank is a $1.5 billion mutual community bank, headquartered in Hudson, with branches in Hudson, Westborough, Clinton, Leominster, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury and Framingham.

Westborough – The Westborough Education Foundation (WEF) announced the recipients of the 2018 WEF scholarships, Westborough High School graduates Sarah Akbar and Chesna Andrade-Foster.

Sarah plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in computer science while on the pre-med track. Marywood University is where Chesna plans on studying early childhood special education to have a career as an elementary or preschool teacher.

The scholarships were established for Westborough High School students who exhibit strong leadership qualities, are passionate about learning, and have demonstrated creativity and innovation. These scholarships are not solely based on academic achievement but for students who go “above and beyond” and reflect the spirit and mission of WEF. Applicants were asked to describe a school-related club or program that they have been involved in that has inspired them or describe a creative and innovative program that they would like to see in the Westborough schools that would inspire students to learn and grow.

In high school, Chesna was involved in the St. John’s soup kitchen, Baypath Humane Society and the youth group at St. Luke’s Parish as well as the Vacation Bible School. Sarah would usually be found in the robotics workroom, especially during the very hectic “build season.” She volunteered as an First Lego League (FLL) mentor and also judged FLL competitions. She currently has an internship at UMass Medical School and aspires to become a doctor that works with technology to combat the health issues that plague our society.

The Westborough Education Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to fostering excellence and innovation in the Westborough public schools. For more information, visit WEF’s website at www.westborougheducationfoundation.com.

If you have questions regarding this scholarship, contact the Westborough Education Foundation, Maureen Johnson at maureenj1@verizon.net.

Westborough – Residents are invited to participate in the next phase of online engagement for the town of Westborough’s Strategic Planning Process. Officials urge those interested to visit engagewestborough.com to share insights and see what others have said about how they want the town to proceed going forth.

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer

Westborough – Bill Parker, 74, of Westborough is thrilled to have bought his Polaris Slingshot two summers ago. It looks like something out of a “Batman” comic book, but it’s a three-wheeled roadster.

“I used to ride a motorcycle when I was a young guy. I wanted to start riding again, but at my age on two wheels, if one thing goes wrong, everything will,” he explained.

In Massachusetts, the Polaris is considered to be a motorcycle, according to Parker. He said that in other states, like Connecticut, it’s an autocar.

“It’s a whole new concept,” he explained. “It has side-by-side seating, a steering wheel instead of a handle bars, cruise control, an automobile engine in the front, and it drives from the rear. It’s wider, heavier and more powerful than a motorcycle.”

“Its top speed is 150 mph,” but, Parker said, “I’m a speed limit kind of guy.”

He bought his Polaris for about $20,000 at Higgins Powersports in Barre.

“That’s what a Harley or a small car would cost,” he said.

Parker said that his Polaris is like a little run-about car.

“It’s great for taking care of errands. Riding in the rain isn’t bad since the forward motion shoots the water up the windshield, and I have a cover over my head. Last year, I drove it until November,” he said.

In June, he plans to drive it to Lake George for a motorcycle rally.

Parker has lived in Westborough for most of his life. For work, he operated heavy equipment. Now semi-retired, he works two days a week for the town of Wayland.

As for comments suggesting he is too old for such a sporty vehicle, Parker said, “I don’t feel old. I love loud rock music, fast cars, and beautiful women. I like to enjoy myself. I think that being old is for old people.”

He continued, “I don’t consider myself old even though I am by the numbers. I love life. It’s all good!”

Westborough – The Westborough Cultural Council needs support to keep the arts and humanities vibrant in town. Their mission is to support the cultural enrichment and creative opportunities that provide diversity and availability to all residents.

The 10^th annual Arts in Common festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 29. This town-wide event is a community celebration of art, music, dance, food and fun. The daylong event will feature artists, musicians, performers and crafters from the local community.

They are offering the business community the opportunity to be a part of the celebration with an advertisement in the Arts in Common festival program, which will be distributed to all who attend the festival. Various sized page listings are available.

For more information or an advertisement form, visit www.westboroughculturalcouncil.org/artsincommon.htm.

Westborough

Monday, July 9

1:07 a.m. Eli Whitney St. Suspicious auto.

2:17 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

8:56 a.m. W Main St. Accident property damage.

2:14 p.m. Fisher St. Disturbance (general).

4:47 p.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity.

5:51 p.m. Connector Rd. B&E in MV.

6:44 p.m. Otis St. Accident property damage.

Tuesday, July 10

2:38 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious person.

10:01 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity.

11:00 a.m. E Main St. Larceny.

2:43 p.m. Computer Dr. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

4:37 p.m. Milk/Phillips Sts. Accident property damage.

9:55 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious person.

10:22 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

Wednesday, July 11

12:01 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

8:28 a.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

11:55 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespassing.

12:07 p.m. Arrested, Rachel O’Donoghue, 38, of 378 Center St., Apt. 1, Middleborough, for fugitive from justice on court warrant.

2:50 p.m. E Main St./Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

10:47 p.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

Thursday, July 12

2:00 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

12:06 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).

5:21 p.m. Beach St. Threats made.

5:47 p.m. Valente Dr. Suspicious activity.

7:00 p.m. W Main St. Accident property damage.

11:29 p.m. Milk St. Well-being check.

Friday, July 13

1:50 a.m. Fisher St./Mill Rd. Suspicious person.

5:08 a.m. W Main St. Threats made.

1:37 p.m. Oak St. Disturbance (general).

4:12 p.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

9:00 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

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.

Westborough – Walter A Kinell Jr., 89, of Westborough, passed away July 23, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Care Home in Worcester.

Mr. Kinell was born Jan. 22, 1929 in Worcester, and was the son of Walter Kinell and Mabel (Webber) Kinell. He was married to Charlotte H. Blish in 1955.

Mr. Kinell was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte, to whom he was married until her passing in 1996. He leaves his son, Jeffrey and wife Susan of East Lyme, Conn., and his daughter, Jennifer Zocco and husband Tom of Shrewsbury. He also leaves six grandchildren, Matthew Kinell and his wife Michelina of Salem, Conn., Andrew Kinell and his wife Sophia of New York City, Curtis Williams of Grafton, Alyssa Kinell of Boston, Melissa Williams of Shrewsbury, and Jaclyn Williams of Shrewsbury. Additionally, he leaves two great-grandsons, Connor and Chase Kinell of Salem, Conn.

Mr. Kinell was a 1948 graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester. He also graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Brown University in 1964.

He graduated from the Mass Military Academy in 1952 and served in and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1960 as a First Lieutenant. Mr. Kinell also served in the National Guard.

Mr. Kinell began his career as an “office boy” at Peoples’ Bank in Worcester and joined the Westborough Savings Bank as a Mortgage Administrator in 1959. He became Vice President/Treasurer in 1964 and was promoted to the position of President of Westborough Savings Bank in 1969, an office which he held until his retirement in 1994. Upon his retirement, he was elected as Trustee Emeritus of the bank.

Walter was actively involved in a variety of volunteer and community service positions in the town of Westborough. He served as the Chairman of the Planning Board, Treasurer of the 250th Anniversary Steering Committee, Chairman of the Zoning Revision Study Committee, Founding Member/Treasurer/President of the United Fund, President of the Rotary Club, Treasurer and Coach of the Little League, Treasurer of the William Curtis Library Fund and Trustee of the Forbes Boy Scout Fund. He also served on the Advisory Finance Committee and Board of Assessors. Finally, he served as a Trustee and Finance Committee Chairman of the Hillside School in Marlborough.

He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and large circle of friends. He was an avid skier, golfer and sailor. He especially enjoyed spending time at his home on Granite Point Maine which he described as his favorite place in the world.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to Rose Monahan Hospice Home to support patient care at VNA Care, Fund Development, 199 Rosewood Dr., Suite 180, Danvers, MA or via www.vnacare.org.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 27, at 11 a.m., at the Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St., Westborough. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery will be private. There are no calling hours.