Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from April 2008:
Albert Lefebvre, 72.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI Albert Lefebvre, 72, of School St., Forestdale, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Rena (Huguenin) Lefebvre, whom he married April 8, 1961. A North Smithfield resident his whole life, Albert was the son of the ...
Barbara (Martel) Walker.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... AUBURN Barbara (Martel) Walker passed away on March 29th, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Present at the time of her passing were her husband of 39 years, Rick Walker of Auburn; her daughter, Kerry Walker of Auburn; her son, Michael Walker of Glastonbury, CT; his ...
Libra A. Manna.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... SHREWSBURY Libra A. "Betty" (Bacchiocchi) Manna, 89, of Shrewsbury died Sunday, March 30th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus after a short illness. She leaves her husband and best friend of 70 years, Michael J. Manna; her loving children, Donald M. Manna and his ...
Marguerite J. (Cournoyer) Windham.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Marguerite J. (Cournoyer) Windham, age 83, formerly of 10 Hugo Terrace, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 61 years, James E. Windham, died August 2, 2007. She leaves two daughters, Cheryl L. Pompeo and her husband Jeff ...
Joan Patricia (Kenary) Murphy.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... RUTLAND Joan Patricia (Kenary) Murphy, of Rutland and formerly of Holden died on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was 63. The cause of death was heart failure. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Jennifer ...
Agnes A. Gallant, 94.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Agnes A. (Forsman) Gallant, 94, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Sterling Healthcare Center. Her husband of 59 years, William A. Gallant, died in 1995. She leaves a son, John W. Gallant of Ft. Myers, FL; 2 daughters, Jean M., wife of Wayne Robertson, of Sterling and Janice M ....
Margaret I. (Fowler) Marrier, 86.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Margaret I. (Fowler) Marrier, 86, of 751 School St. passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 in Lanessa Extended Care. Her husband of 39 years, Lionel H. Marrier died in 1993. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews, including William and Diane Fowler, Robert and Sharon ...
John S. Kilinski, Sr.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER John S. Kilinski, Sr. 90, of Worcester died Sunday March 30, in Parsons Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an illness. He is survived by his wife Helen S. (Kozlowski) Kilinski, and his two children; Robert Kilinski and his wife Elaine, of Auburn, and John S ....
Judith K. (Gaudette) DuPont, 64.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Judith K. (Gaudette) DuPont, 64, of 19 Negus St., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Her husband, David J. DuPont died in 2003. She leaves one son, Attorney David J. DuPont; two brothers, Donald Gaudette of Worcester and Danny ...
Edward L. Ahlstrom, 82.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... READING Edward L. Ahlstrom, of Reading, formerly of Gardner. March 30. Age 82. Husband of the late Hilda D. (Swart) Ahlstrom. Father of Cahla J. Ahlstrom and her husband William C. Allen III of Reading, Gordon L. Ahlstrom of NYC, Alan R. Ahlstrom and his wife Elaine M. Grant of Lincoln, ...
Mary Angeline (Johnson) Moore.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Mary Angeline (Johnson) Moore, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed from this life on Friday, March 28, 2008, after a brief, intense struggle with acute leukemia. She died at home with the constant and loving care of her family with ...
Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore, 75, of Worcester, died peacefully Monday, March 31, 2008 in Saint Vincent Hospital with her family around her ....
Virgilio F. "Virgil" Pichierri, 70.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... GRAFTON Virgilio F. "Virgil" Pichierri, 70, passed away March 30, 2008 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary H. (Scott); two devoted children: Laura A. Pichierri and Damiano F. Pichierri and his wife Patricia; two beloved grandchildren: Austin and Kara; ...
Warren F. "Bud" Trow, M.D., 81.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WEST BOYLSTON Warren F. "Bud" Trow, M.D., 81, of West Boylston, died Mon., March 31st at home. FAY BROTHERS ...
Philomena (Ricciardi) Borgatti, 96.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... SHREWSBURY Philomena (Ricciardi) Borgatti, 96, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Worcester and East Dennis, died Sunday, March 30th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center-University Campus after a brief illness. Her husband of 55 years, Vincent A. Borgatti, died in 1992. She is survived ...
Helen Audrey (Beers) O'Connor, 71.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... CHELMSFORD Helen Audrey (Beers) O'Connor, 71, a resident of Chelmsford for the last 44 years, passed away suddenly at Lowell General Hospital on March 30, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. O'Connor, with whom she would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on June 24, ...
Mary L. (DeCaire) Arnieri, 99.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... BOCA RATON, FL Mrs. Mary L. (DeCaire) Arnieri, 99, formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday March 29th in the Regents Park Nursing Home. She is survived by her two sons, Francis Arnieri and his wife Maureen of Florida, Anthony Arnieri and his wife Diane of California, a ...
Nancy E. Johnson, 75.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... LUNENBURG Nancy E. (Carr) Johnson, 75, died Sunday morning, March 30th, in her home in Lunenburg. She was born in Leominster, on Oct. 31, 1932, a daughter of the late, Sidney and Evelyn (Morse) Carr, and has lived in Lunenburg all of her life. She was a graduate of Lunenburg ...
Jeannette M. Ajamo, 74.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Jeannette M. Ajamo, 74, of Dudley, formerly of 108 Granite St., Worcester, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 30th, 2008 in the Radius Healthcare, surrounded by her family. Jeannette was born in Dayr az Zawr, Syria the daughter of Malko Ajamo and Sode Karrat. Her ...
Julie A. Brennan, 86.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Julie A. Brennan, 86, of Worcester died on March 19, in Autumn Village Nursing Home after an illness. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen M. Reynolds of Worcester; her nieces and nephews in Springfield and Auburn, and by her cousins in Ireland. She was predeceased ...
Anthony S. Balsamo, 91.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Anthony S. Balsamo, 91, of Worcester and Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 30th in the home where he was ...
Dolores (Rodriguez) McCluskey, 69.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... DOUGLAS Dolores (Rodriguez) McCluskey, 69, passed away Sunday, March 30 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Robert J. McCluskey, Sr.; her son, Mark S. McCluskey of Worcester; her two daughters: Ann-Marie Ebbeling of Douglas and Debbie A. Mathews ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Barsamian, Helen (Lianides), 80. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 01, 2008, Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Funeral Home: Caswell-King Funeral Home, 474 Grove St. WORCESTER, MA. Loughlin, Mary Catherine (Cassidy), 88. Funeral service ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Ajamo, Jeannette M., 74. Calling hours, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 01, 2008, In the funeral home.; funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 02, 2008, St. Mary Syrian Orthodox Church, 1 Industrial Dr., Shrewsbury. Died Sunday, March 30, 2008. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral ...
Auto insurance reform was decades in the making.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION; EDITORIAL FOOTNOTE Massachusetts' landmark changeover to "managed competition" in auto insurance today is rightly credited to Insurance Commissioner Nonnie S. Burnes, but efforts to reform what Gov. Mitt Romney termed Massachusetts' "Soviet-style" ...
Balancing act; Beefed-up regulation won't fix current financial woes.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION The Treasury Department yesterday unveiled a major overhaul of how it regulates the nation's financial markets, but individuals, shareholders and corporations suffering the painful effects of market contractions shouldn't expect any short-term relief. ...
CORRECTION.(NEWS)(Correction notice)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: CORRECTION AUBURN - Because of an editor's error, a headline in the Telegram & Gazette yesterday incorrectly said that two potential candidates did not qualify to ...
Bay State drivers to benefit from auto insurance change.(COMMENTARY)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Vincent V. Nieroda COLUMN: AS I SEE IT Beginning today, Massachusetts drivers will be able to do something they haven't been able to do for more than 30 years - purchase auto insurance that is competitively priced. No longer will all companies charge the same ...
New auto insurance options roll out today; Drivers may have to shop around.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lisa Eckelbecker To reach her patients in the rolling hills of western Worcester County, VNA Care Network Inc. visiting nurse Nicole M. Congero sometimes drives 50 to 60 miles a day in her Toyota Tacoma. Gasoline can run $100 a week. Wear and tear adds up, ...
Germain angers builders; Nonunion group demands apology for remarks.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Shaun Sutner WORCESTER - A group that represents nonunion construction companies is demanding an apology from City Councilor-at-Large Michael J. Germain for allegedly slandering open shop construction workers in a recent speech on the council floor. In brief ...
Crash cuts current.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER - A rental van knocked down a utility pole on Ararat Street late yesterday afternoon, interrupting power to some 2,700 National Grid customers in the Greendale neighborhood for more than an hour. A spokesperson for National Grid said that service had been restored to all ...
Black students to celebrate; Holy Cross group, age 40, has distinguished members.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jacqueline Reis The following correction was published April 2, 2008: WORCESTER - Arthur Martin was the first president of the Black Student Union, formed in 1968 at the College of the Holy Cross. Because of an editor's error, another student was incorrectly ...
Other plans sketched out for sewer service.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Craig S. Semon STURBRIDGE - Now that the Southbridge Town Council no longer wants Sturbridge sending any of its wastewater, Sturbridge has to start strategizing on what to do with it. Currently, Sturbridge sends 35,000 to 50,000 gallons a day of wastewater to ...
Voters head to the polls to decide fate of library.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Betsy Haley-Cormier WESTMINSTER - Forbush Memorial Library's fate will be decided today, as voters head to the polls to decide whether to approve a $490,000 debt exclusion for ongoing repairs. If approved, the money would be added to $1.55 million in free cash ...
Firefighters obey the rules as they lobby for station; No town money spent advocating `yes' vote.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: George Barnes ATHOL - Firefighters and other supporters of a new downtown fire station have been going all out in their efforts to win approval for the project, but Town Clerk Nancy Burnham said the campaigning has not broken any election laws. Voters will be ...
Congregation left in the cold; Handicapped-accessible issues close church.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bronislaus B. Kush SPENCER - Members of the Hillside Baptist Church have been worshipping for some time in their yet-to-be-completed church while workers have been putting the finishing touches on their Main Street house of worship. But last Sunday morning, ...
Poll shows support for new town.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Karen Nugent HARVARD - Two questions dealing with Harvard's portion of the former Fort Devens were withdrawn at the annual town meeting Saturday, according to Town Clerk Janet A. Vellante. But a straw poll indicates voters prefer that Devens becomes its own ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Italian restaurant opens in Clinton CLINTON - The grand opening of an Italian restaurant took place yesterday. Via Alto 27, which is Italian for "27 High St." - its address - is situated in the former WHEAT Community Services ...
High fees for college decried.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matthew Bruun FITCHBURG - Michael Kushmerek says his family's poverty has been a blessing. "I've been lucky enough to be so poor that financial aid can pay for me to go to school," he said yesterday. The Saugus native is a senior at Fitchburg State ...
Confirmation expected for Wong's choice of chief.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matthew Bruun FITCHBURG - The City Council is expected to vote tonight on whether to appoint Lowell's deputy police superintendent, Robert A. DeMoura, the next chief of police. Deputy Superintendent DeMoura will be interviewed by the council's Appointments ...
Selectmen: Failed override would affect all; Four levels of cuts, starting with schools.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elaine Thompson SHREWSBURY - Every resident of the town will be negatively affected by the reduction in services that will take place if the proposed $1.5 million Proposition 2-1/2 override fails, selectmen said last night. The board spent the majority of its ...
Late-hour shoplifter arrested; Suspect nabbed with stolen card.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Aaron Nicodemus SHREWSBURY - A Worcester woman arrested for shoplifting also had a stolen credit card in her possession, according to police. Pamela L. Grant, 32, of 22 Tatman St., Worcester, was arrested early Saturday morning after staff at the Walgreen's ...
Only race on ballot is for position as library trustee.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lynne Klaft LUNENBURG - The May 17 town election will feature one race - for the library board of trustees. Three residents are running for two three-year seats on the board: incumbent Richard H. Letarte, Michael J. Kelly and Leonard Smetana. "I ...
Meeting offers businesses assistance; Aid unlikely for uninsured market.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Aaron Nicodemus NORTHBORO - While four of the five businesses affected by last week's fire at the Northboro Shopping Center are deciphering insurance forms and filing claims, the owners of Desi Market did not have insurance. The fire has left its owners, three families ...
Loscocco rejects a re-election bid; State rep. cites family considerations.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - It will be eight years and out for state Rep. Paul J.P. Loscocco, R-Holliston, one of 19 Republicans on the 160-member House and one of three veteran Republican representatives who have decided not to seek re-election this year. Mr ....
CVS plan includes a health clinic.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lynne Klaft LUNENBURG - The CVS Pharmacy proposed for Whalom Road and Electric Avenue may be one of the first in the state to contain a small health clinic. Developers Gershman, Brown & Crowley of Lincoln, R.I., are proposing a 12,900-square-foot ...
Parking ordinances may be eased; Requirements hamper redevelopment efforts.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - To ease redevelopment in congested mixed-use neighborhoods outside downtown, the city administration has proposed removing all off-street parking and loading requirements for the reuse or rehabilitation of existing buildings in those areas. ...
Faith in art; Painter's work true to Vermeer, Jesuits, Islam.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nancy Sheehan The Holy Cross College Jesuits and 17th-century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer have a lot in common. For celebrated Worcester artist Terri Priest, that connection became clear when she started working on a major painting commissioned by the college. ...
Minister's injunction sought against board; Rev. Hargrove wants election held.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - The Rev. Thurman A. Hargrove is seeking a court injunction to force trustees of the Second Baptist Church on Hammond Street to hold a church election on his nomination as pastor. The 79-year-old minister claimed, in a civil lawsuit ...
Swimming across lake fills her `spare' time.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jean L. Hill COLUMN: WACHUSETT WATCH It was sunny outside, but there was no time to play. The chore list was long. Oh, what a day! Strolling lazily toward the sofa, I was contemplating reasons, actually excuses, for delaying the long-scheduled ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Diocese gives pro-life awards WORCESTER - The Diocese of Worcester yesterday honored four individuals for their anti-abortion activities at the annual Mass for Life, which was celebrated at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. The Rev ....
Families donate funds to build field house; Krashes to have concession area, bathrooms.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mark E. Ellis PRINCETON - Because of the generosity of two local families, the town will soon boast a field house at Krashes Recreation Area that will replicate the Summit House that once graced the top of nearby Mount Wachusett. Edwin B. Carlson of Mirick ...
Poor Britney a has been? Well, maybe.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dianne Williamson COLUMN: DIANNE WILLIAMSON It seemed like just yesterday, during the halcyon time in the life of Britney Spears, that I saw her strut frenetically around the Worcester Centrum and later advanced the theory she was, quite possibly, the devil. ...
COURTHOUSE RECORDS.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: COURTHOUSE RECORDS Worcester Central District Court Jury Session Jury-Waived Cases Judge Thomas F. Sullivan Jr. Carmen Roman, 44, of 97 Eastern Ave., Worcester, charged with threatening to commit a crime (assault and ...
Youths to state: Give us work; Teen jobs, gang prevention matter.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - Young advocates from Worcester joined peers from around the state yesterday in urging support for budget proposals from Gov. Deval L. Patrick to more than double funding for summer job programs and local efforts to curb youth gang activity and ...
Weekend robberies being investigated; 1 injury reported in unrelated incidents.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Scott J. Croteau WORCESTER - Police are investigating three unrelated armed robberies that occurred over the weekend, including one in which a woman was cut while struggling with two assailants Friday night. Police were called to a city hospital Friday around ...
Acting fire chief wins support to be appointed permanently.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Brian Lee SOUTHBRIDGE - Acting Town Manager John F. Healey has indicated he will appoint acting Fire Chief Richard J. Ciesla as permanent chief, so long as a subcommittee and the Town Council preferred an internal candidate. Acting Chief Ciesla, a captain in ...
Coleman is acting fire chief.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Fortier AUBURN - The Board of Selectmen last night interrupted its lengthy executive session long enough to approve sending the warrant for the May 1 annual town meeting to Town Counsel Robert J. Hennigan Jr. for review, and to name Deputy Fire Chief Stephen M ....
Habitat director appointed.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... DANIELSON - Debbie Kane of Pomfret has been named executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. Lynn Brodeur, president of the organization's board of directors, announced the appointment. Ms. Kane, a Providence College graduate, has more than ...
Two city firefighters honored; Bravery cited as Binette, Chestna are recognized.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Scott J. Croteau WORCESTER - One was on the job, while the other was enjoying a day of skiing with his family when he saw something go awry. Both Worcester firefighters will be recognized, one with a commendation for his heroic efforts and the other with ...
Quaboag settlers' kinfolk to help celebrate 350th.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: J.P. Ellery WEST BROOKFIELD - Many direct descendents of the 13 families of original settlers of the Quaboag Plantation, established in 1660, will be coming here to visit in October. At least 35 people from nine states have accepted invitations to tour the ...
Resident questions stops by police.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Patty Lawrence-Perry WALES - A selectman who recently backed a proposal to eliminate some police department positions and rely more on state police protection said yesterday he intends to address a complaint about the town's police department in an open session tonight. ...
Wachusett towns seek budget savings; School spending could lead to cuts.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Richard J. Hafey PAXTON - The Board of Selectmen has invited selectmen and finance boards from four other Wachusett towns to see if "we can come up with a (school budget) we can live with." The meeting is scheduled to be held at 7 tonight in the White ...
Police decline negotiations in catching graffiti suspects.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kim Ring EAST BROOKFIELD - A warrant has been issued for a parolee who was one of three men arrested after they were caught allegedly vandalizing a Leicester park Saturday. Leroy R. Santos, 23, failed to appear in Western Worcester District Court in East ...
Committee starts clock on administrator selection.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Dignam WEBSTER - With the town administrator screening committee holding its first meeting last night, the clock is ticking on the selection of a new administrator. The committee has 150 days from its first meeting to deliver the names of three to five ...