Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from July 2008:
Henryk J. Szydlik, 79.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Henryk J. Szydlik, 79, of 180 Perry Ave., died Monday June 30, 2008 in his home. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Zofia (Grzyb) Szydlik; two sons, Tadeusz Szydlik of Sutton and Marian Szydlik of Florida; a daughter, Anna Gaska of Sutton; a daughter-in-law, Jadwiga W ....
Cory H. Bettencourt, 35.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Cory H. Bettencourt, 35, of Southbridge, died suddenly Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He leaves his daughter, Nichole Haley, of Ware, and his son, Cory Bettencourt, Jr., of Southbridge; his mother, Sheila Mongeon, of Southbridge; his grandparents, Wilfred and Thelma Johnson, of ...
Irene (Buffone) Borowy.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Mrs. Irene (Buffone) Borowy, 85, passed away Sunday, June 29th at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Mr. Thaddeus Borowy of Worcester; five sons: Stanley Borowy and his wife Joanne-Scales Borowy of Port Charlotte, ...
Frances (Rocholl) Whittlesey, 81.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Frances (Rocholl) Whittlesey, 81, of Ashland Ave., Southbridge, died Monday, June 30, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Her husband, John Whittlesey, died in 1983. She leaves a daughter, Karen Doe of Charlton; four sons: David Whittlesey and Mark Whittlesey, both ...
Francis J. Naumiec, 77.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Francis J. Naumiec, 77, of Worcester, died Mon., June 30 at home ....
Guera "Gerri" (Athanas) Mitro, 89.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Guera "Gerri (Athanas) Mitro, 89, formerly of Southbridge, died Monday, June 30th, in the Overlook Masonic Health Center, after an illness. Her husband, Charles Mitro, died in 1986. She leaves three brothers: Christo P. Athanas and his companion Jane Lipski of ...
Dale J. Simons, 77.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Dale J. Simons, 77, born in Paw Paw, Michigan, died Friday, June 27th at Quabog On The Common in W. Brookfield. He leaves his family, Joan F. Simons (Bolafka) of Worcester; sons, Daniel J. with his wife Diane of Charlton, and Paul R. with his wife Jean of No ....
Edward E. Lavallee, 87.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... GRAFTON Edward E. Lavallee, 87, passed away July 30, 2008 after a long illness. His wife of 24 years, Lorraine M. (Whitney) Lavallee, passed in 1996. He is survived by his sister, Arline Forgit of Oxford; two brothers: Richard of Worcester and Russell of Wellfleet. He was predeceased by ...
Raymond H. Jeffrey, 74.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... LUNENBURG Raymond H. Jeffrey, 74, of Chase Rd., died Sunday, June 29, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fitchburg, on Aug. 25, 1933, a son of the late Raymond and Aurore (Bourgault) Jeffrey and has lived in Lunenburg since 1977. He was a Korean War Veteran ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Baden, Peggy Irma, 74. Calling hours, 8-9 a.m Wednesday, July 02, 2008, at the funeral home; funeral service 9 a.m Wednesday, July 02, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Died Saturday, June 28, 2008. Funeral Home: O'Connor Brothers ...
Mary R. (Lorito) Hehir.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... SHREWSBURY Mary R. (Lorito) Hehir, 90, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Sunday, June 29th in her home. Her husband of 41 years, Matthew P. Hehir, died in 1981. She is survived by a son, Michael M. Hehir and his former wife, M. Diane Hehir, both of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Maureen ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Cross, Blanche E. (Dacier), 88. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 01, 2008, A Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St. Funeral Home: Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave. WORCESTER, MA. Donovan, Barbara A., 59. Funeral service 11 a.m. ...
Bernice T. (McDonough) Murphy, 85.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WATERTOWN Bernice T. (McDonough) Murphy, 85, of Watertown, June 28. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. "Al Murphy, Jr. (Late Watertown Firefighter). Devoted mother of Denise Thomas & her husband Mike of Charlton, Ray & his wife Sarah of Hudson, Joanne of Cambridge, Bernard "Ted of ...
Roberto E. Savani, 57.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Roberto E. Savani, 57, of Worcester, died Saturday, June 28th at home after brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife, Penny J. (Henry) Savani; his son, Joel Michael Savani, of Dallas, formerly of Manchester, NH; two daughters, Crystal Lin and ...
Andrew G. Pavuk, 86.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Andrew G. "Andy Pavuk, 86, died Saturday, June 28, in Blaire House, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Rose M. (Mihaliak) Pavuk; a daughter, Rosemary A. Dodge and her husband William Dodge of Bradenton, FL; 4 sisters, Ann Adams and Rose Defilippo, both of ...
Ralph D. Hesselton, 81.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... MARLBOROUGH Ralph D. Hesselton, 81, of Marlborough died Saturday (June 28, 2008) at E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford after an illness. He leaves his wife, Helen (Sherman) Hesselton; three sons, Garey A. Hesselton of Coatesville, PA, Randy W. Hesselton of ...
Joseph R. Fisher, 75.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER/FLORIDA Joseph R. Fisher, 75, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on June 26. He was born in Barre on July 7, 1932. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara (Saltalamacchia) Fisher; two sons, Michael R. Fisher and Richard J. Fisher both ...
Beatrice M. Sullivan; 1909 - 2008.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... GILBERTVILLE Beatrice M. (Dubois) Sullivan, 99, of 22 Upper Church St. passed away on Monday in her home. She was the wife of the late John E. Sullivan. She leaves her son, John E. Sullivan Jr. and his wife Mary Jane of Ware; her daughters, Barbara Fusco and her husband Carmine ...
Anthony Michael "Ant" Ireland, 28.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... BIDDEFORD, ME Anthony Michael Ireland, "Ant", 28, died unexpectedly Friday June 27, 2008. He was the son of Sarah Ireland and Rita Paradise of Worcester. He leaves a brother Shawn and his wife Jahaida, a brother, Dan and a sister Erin, all of Worcester. Anthony was the nephew of Pene ...
John "Jack" P. Remington, Sr., 51.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... HARDWICK John "Jack" P. Remington, Sr., 51, of Prouty Road, Old Furnace, died Monday, June 23, 2008 in the Bay- state Medical Center, Springfield, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Kerry J. (Potvin) Remington; a son, John P. Remington, Jr. of Old Furnace; a ...
Paul Edward Roughan.(DEATHS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Paul Edward Roughan, 73, of Worcester, died peacefully, Monday, June 30th in his home surrounded by his family due to complications of Alzheimers disease. He left a legacy of life and family through his wife of 52 years, Phyllis M. (Ayotte) Roughan; his seven children: Paul E ....
Eying innovation; Are districts up to the Readiness challenge?(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION Massachusetts' autonomous charter public schools have reason to view the "Readiness Schools" proposed by the Patrick administration as a potential threat. Viewed another way, however, they represent a challenge to traditional districts to show that, given ...
Double dipped; Investigation finds laxity in `critical need' waivers.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION An investigative report revealing widespread double dipping by public school "retirees" paints a dismal picture of the fiscal stewardship exerted in some school districts. The Boston Globe found that nearly 100 retired educators across the state were ...
Cigarette tax takes breather; 11th-hour passage awaits Patrick's OK.(NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - State lawmakers and the governor's staff were scrambling last night to formally adopt a $1-per-pack cigarette tax hike, trying to get it signed into law hours before it was scheduled to go into effect at midnight. A spokeswoman for ...
Teen held in firebombing, blaze; Northboro mall destroyed in March fire.(NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal NORTHBORO - In the dead of a cold winter night, a Shrewsbury teenager allegedly firebombed a teacher's car while she slept inside her home, 10 feet from the burning vehicle. The blast, created from a flame put to plastic bags full of gasoline, ...
Judge OKs removal of life support; Baby was smothered by her sleeping father.(NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lee Hammel WORCESTER - A Worcester Juvenile Court judge yesterday authorized removal of life support from a 2-month-old girl whose father apparently accidentally rolled over her while they were asleep in a bed, a state official said yesterday. The judge also ...
CORRECTION.(NEWS)(Correction notice)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER - Because of a reporter's error, a chart and story in Thursday's Telegram & Gazette omitted Roosevelt ...
Clark gets job as town manager.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Brian Lee SOUTHBRIDGE - Sturbridge resident Christopher Clark is trading his more than 60-mile round-trip commute into Connecticut for the less than 12-mile daily journey to and from Southbridge Town Hall, where he'll work as town manager. In a 7-0 vote last ...
O'Brien told he can't return; Councilor gave resignation.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Brian Lee SOUTHBRIDGE - Kenneth M. O'Brien can't rescind his intention to resign from the nine-member Town Council, the town's lawyer said yesterday. Mr. O'Brien informed Town Clerk Madaline I. Daoust via fax Thursday he intended to quit the council, ...
Board takes town engineer's job request under advisement.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Fortier AUBURN - Michael G. Suprenant will likely know on July 14 if he will continue to be town engineer. The Board of Selectmen last night took under advisement a request from Mr. Suprenant and his lawyer, James T. Masteralexis, that he ...
Crash victim upset by driver sentence.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kim Ring The following correction was published July 3, 2008: EAST BROOKFIELD - Judge Paul A. Losapio sentenced Sien Hun-Ly, who was charged with negligent driving after her 2007 Honda Civic strayed into the Route 122 breakdown lane Oct. 14 in Oakham and ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST W. Warren man accused of rape A West Warren man is expected to be brought back to Massachusetts from New Hampshire to face charges related to the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in West Brookfield in May. Scott J. Delanski, 26, ...
Voters approve debt exclusion to buy $1 million aerial pumper.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bradford L. Miner NORTH BROOKFIELD - If there was any doubt about this town's support of the Fire Department, it evaporated in yesterday's debt exclusion balloting for a new $1 million aerial pumper. Of the 371 voters going to the Senior Center to vote ...
Without donations July 4th will fizzle; $18,000 (SEE CORRECTION) needed or this may be last.(LOCAL NEWS)(Correction notice)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kim Ring The following correction was published July 2, 2008: EAST BROOKFIELD - Because of an editor's error, a headline in the Telegram & Gazette yesterday on a story about Fourth of July events erroneously stated $18,000 was needed to host the town events in ...
Library now equipped with its own defibrillator.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: J.P. Ellery WEST BROOKFIELD - Town officials say they've received a grant that adds an opportunity to save someone's life. Merriam-Gilbert Public Library on West Main Street (Route 9) has received a $2,220 grant from the Wing Health Foundation to buy a ...
State ACLU group makes changes in local chapter; Local member quits in protest.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Shaun Sutner A board member of the Worcester County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Association of Massachusetts has resigned in protest over a move by the state organization to rein in the local group, but ACLU officials say they are only making bookkeeping and ...
Railroad plan worrying residents; 18-mile line eyed for freight.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Steven H. Foskett Jr. UPTON - As gently as they could, state and federal officials told a group of residents that there isn't much they can do to stop the Grafton and Upton Railroad from being used as a freight line again. Local developer Jon Delli Priscoli ...
Decision to name sergeant deferred.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bruce Baker DUDLEY - Selectmen last night deferred a decision on appointing a police sergeant after a patrolman complained that he had the best scores on tests for the job and that Police Chief Steven J. Wojnar nonetheless recommended someone else. Chief ...
Foe fails to delay action on new field.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jim Esslinger WOODSTOCK - The Board of Selectmen, meeting in special session yesterday, passed two seemingly routine resolutions, although an opponent of Woodstock Academy's expansion of its athletic complex raised concerns over a possible conflict of interest in both ...
COURTHOUSE RECORDS.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: COURTHOUSE RECORDS Worcester Superior Court Judge Peter W. Agnes Jr. Esmert Hernandez, 25, of Hyde Park, was sentenced to two concurrent terms of six months in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to unarmed burglary and breaking and ...
Towns sign sewer agreement for Sutton; Still, they don't always get what they want.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Donna Boynton MILLBURY - Millbury and Sutton selectmen have signed an intermunicipal agreement allowing Sutton to connect into Millbury's sewer system, which is linked to the Upper Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Plant. The agreement has been a long time ...
Election Commission OKs 23 new polling sites; Supermarkets to be used for first time.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - The Election Commission last night unanimously adopted 23 new polling locations to be used in future elections, starting with the September state primary. The action means that roughly 46,000 of the city's 100,000 registered ...
Morgado gets pay increase, long contract; Town manager will serve in his role through 2015.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elaine Thompson SHREWSBURY - In an effort to hold onto Daniel J. Morgado as town manager, the Board of Selectmen has negotiated a deal with Mr. Morgado that will extend his contract to Sept. 30, 2015. "You have a good understanding of what it takes to run a ...
In the nick of time, budget passes; State was poised to step in.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Valerie Franchi BOYLSTON - Residents passed two articles at a special town meeting held last night to balance the budget, just in time to avoid interference from the state Commissioner of Education. Since a $624,000 override failed May 12, the Board of ...
Chief hopes to save station; Harsh new budget takes effect today.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matthew Bruun FITCHBURG - Fire Chief Kevin D. Roy says he is working on a plan to keep the Summer Street fire station open despite significant personnel cuts. Chief Roy said 12 retiring firefighters will not be replaced, and a 13th retirement was approved ...
Farm sale just makes deadline.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Karen Nugent CLINTON - There was a collective sigh of relief in town yesterday. After months of nail-biting over glitches, questions, setbacks and problems with the town's purchase of the 59-acre Rauscher Farm, the sale finally went through late yesterday morning. ...
Veterans hoping for better; 21st Century GI Bill will put college within easier reach.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jacqueline Reis The structure of education benefits for veterans makes about as much sense as government bureaucracy. Reservists who have served combat tours qualify for less money than active duty personnel, and the overall tuition benefits haven't kept pace with ...
Oxford man called suspected mastermind; Mortgage fraud investigation continues.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - An Oxford man charged in federal court with wire fraud and interstate transportation of property taken by fraud was identified by a prosecutor in state court yesterday as the suspected "mastermind" behind an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that ...
No MLK Jr. Boulevard just yet; Judge issues restraining order for Central Street.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - Central Street will not officially become MLK Jr. Boulevard today as planned. A Superior Court judge yesterday granted a temporary restraining order, preventing the city from putting up the new MLK Jr. Boulevard street signs for ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Masked men hold up store CLINTON - Two masked men made off with about $300 in cash after an armed robbery late Sunday afternoon at a Brook Street convenience store. Lt. Joseph P. Casasanto said the Stop-N-Save, formerly ...
Closure sought on missing city money; State inspectors to make presentation.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matthew Bruun FITCHBURG - City finances of past, present and future top the City Council agenda for tonight. A presentation from the state Department of Revenue is scheduled, following up on the report issued earlier this spring that outlined the city's ...
`Melancholy' mom, hubby asleep on job.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dianne Williamson COLUMN: DIANNE WILLIAMSON When police responded to a frantic 911 call from the mother of an infant who had stopped breathing, they were shocked by what they found at 208 Pilgrim Ave. Trash was strewn knee-deep in places throughout ...
Youths make much ado about Shakespeare.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: George Barnes ROYALSTON - As the young actors marched in, Norah Dooley urged them to liven things up. "Hail, Caesar! Hail, Caesar! You can make noise," she said, waving her arms and urging them on. The response was immediate. Although the actors, ...
Foundation aids library, town offices.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gail Stanton WINCHENDON - The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation recently announced its 2008 community grant awards. "The foundation gave out $1.2 million this year," said foundation trustee Ernest P. Fletcher. The money is given annually for projects ...
Factory icon becomes both an eyesore and a hazard.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: George Barnes GARDNER - The Heywood-Wakefield Co. smokestack is slated to come down July 14 unless someone finds a way to save it, but another symbol of the city's woodworking past is already disappearing, piece by piece. The smokestack, off Lake Street in a ...
Gov. signs bill to assist injured firefighter.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - Gov. Deval L. Patrick has signed a bill making it possible for a firefighter who suffered life-threatening injuries while on the job to receive a special pension from the city. Under the legislation, Firefighter Mark S. Stomski ...
City man facing multiple charges; Police take 3 calls on carjack, assault.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lee Hammel WORCESTER - A Worcester man has been charged with carjacking his girlfriend's car and assaulting her twice in the same day. Edwin Cruz Jr., 37, of 40 Catharine St. was charged with carjacking, two counts of assault and battery, assault and battery ...
Teens get expert advice on jail life; Inmates stress making right choices in life.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Scott J. Croteau WORCESTER - Corey Kemp didn't take the track some of his friends did while growing up on the streets of Philadelphia. While some people he knew got into the drug scene, he graduated from high school and earned an accounting degree in college. ...
Crack of the bat, click of the needles.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER - Women knit, crochet, cross-stitch and embroider PIC line covers during a Worcester Tornadoes game against the Quebec Les Capitales at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field Sunday. The covers for the PIC lines, which allow repeated doses of intravenous fluid to be administered ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Man arrested after chase in Sterling STERLING - A 19-year-old Leominster man is scheduled to appear in Leominster District Court today on charges relating to a high speed chase that resulted in a crash near 258 Leominster Road. ...
Accountant resigns over personal issues; Wisenowski to continue doing payroll.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Richard J. Hafey PAXTON - Citing personal issues, Town Accountant Marilyn Mathieu has resigned and the position has been advertised. Town Administrator Charles T. Blanchard told the Board of Selectmen last night that Linda Wisenowski, who has been working for ...
Whitten leads Northboro rout; Grand slam keys 12-run first.(SPORTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rick Eggleston NORTHBORO - Northboro Post 234 manager Mike Mocerino likes it when a plan comes together. And when you're on the right end of a 17-hit, five-homer, 22-run onslaught, who doesn't? In the midst of a grueling, nine-games-in-eight-nights ...
Wachusett rides Davidson's cycle.(SPORTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: AREA ROUNDUP AMERICAN LEGION Wachusett 13, Sturbridge 4 Catcher Ben Davidson hit for the cycle with two runs and four RBIs to power visiting Wachusett (6-5) at Tantasqua Regional. Davidson singled in the first, doubled in the third, ...
Burkett girls are champs; Rivers hurls District 4 win.(SPORTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kevin O'Malley WORCESTER - The Jesse Burkett Junior League softball All-Stars claimed yet another District 4 championship, defeating Joe Schwartz, 3-2, last night at Worcester State College's Rockwood Field. "It's special playing here - I mean, you look out ...
Page: From local start to big wheel.(SPORTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland Jonathan Page was born in Tilton, N.H., and lives most of the year now in Belgium, but the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic always feels like home. "It holds a special place on my racing schedule," said Page, the 2005 Fitchburg Longsjo men's pro ...