Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from January 2009:
Sigrid Elizabeth (Osterberg) Flanagan.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WEST BOYLSTON Sigrid Elizabeth (Osterberg) Flanagan, 88, passed away Saturday, December 27. Her husband, John T. Flanagan, Sr. passed away in 1999. She leaves her son, John T. Flanagan, Jr. of West Boylston; two grandsons, John A. and Steven of West Boylston; three beloved great ...
Vincent G. Palermo, 55.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SUTTON Vincent G. Palermo, 55, of Sutton passed away Tuesday, December 30th 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital after being ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER, MA. Bernados, Douglas, 57. Calling hours, 10-12 noon Saturday, January 03, 2009, at the funeral home; . Died Monday, December 29, 2008. Funeral Home: Henry-Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward St. WORCESTER, MA. Buckley, Christine (Nedoroscik), 57. Calling hours, 5-8 p.m ....
Theodore Laska, 87.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HOLDEN Theodore Laska, 87, of Laurel Hill Lane, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 after an illness. His wife of 58 years, Muriel E. (MacDonald) Laska, died in 2001. He leaves three sons, Andrew B. Laska of Woodacre, California, Theodore R. Laska of ...
Mary A. Ziemba, 95.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Mary A. Ziemba, 95, of Worcester, died Monday, December 29, 2008 in Saint Francis Home, 101 Plantation St. She leaves nieces and nephews, Vincent Pusateri of Holden; Virginia Wright of Shrewsbury; Paul Kroll of Sterling; Rita Juges of Grafton; Alice George and Theodore ...
Mary L. (Armendo) Zannotti, 91.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Mary L. (Armendo) Zannotti, 91, formerly of Seabury Heights, died Tues., Dec. 30 in Autumn Village Nursing Home. Her husband Orlando F. Zannotti predeceased her in 1988. She leaves her daughter, Carol A. Caramiello and her husband, Joseph G. of Worcester; three ...
Edward E. "Ned" Ciccolini.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... YORK, ME Ned Ciccolini, 81 years old, of York, ME died on December 21, 2008 in Portsmouth, NH. Ned was born in Lafferty, OH on March 12, 1927. He was the son of the late Nazzereno and Margaret (Mangeot) Ciccolini. Following graduation from high school Ned enlisted in ...
John L. "Pep" Sullivan.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SOUTHBRIDGE John L. "Pep" Sullivan, 83, of Eastford Rd., died Monday, Dec. 29th, in the UMass Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness. His wife, Doris C. (Leduc) Sullivan, died in 1994. He leaves a son, Ronald Sullivan of Southbridge; three daughters, ...
Paul K. Burrows, 64.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SUTTON Paul K. Burrows, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 30th in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Marcia A. Norbeck; a son, Lorin P. Burrows and his wife Mary and grandchildren Benjamin and Amelia of Princeton; nephews Mykael and Matthew and a niece Erin ....
Andrew P. White.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... LIPAN, TX On December 26, 2008 Andrew "Andy" P. White of Lipan, TX, formerly of Worcester and Spencer MA passed away after a short illness. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Cheryl and friends. In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughter, Jennifer A. Harrison and step children, ...
Daniel J. Harrington, Jr. 82.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HOLDEN Daniel J. Harrington, Jr., 82, of 23 Virginia Hill Dr., died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 29, 2008 in the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He leaves his wife and best friend of 59 years, ...
Victor E. Brescia, 79.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CLINTON Victor E. Brescia, 79, of 40 Kilmurray St., formerly of 192 Oak St., died Friday, December 26, 2008 in Bolton Manor Nursing Home, Marlborough, after an illness. He is survived by four sons: Edward V. Brescia, Sr., and his wife, Karen, and Greg G. Brescia and his wife, ...
Mrs. Kusumben Dave December 21, 1926 -- December 29, 2008.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HOPKINTON Kusumben M. Dave, was the wife of Mr. Mukundrai Dave, mother of Dr. Gaurang Dave, Dr. Rajesh Dave, Mrs. Darshana Jani and grandmother of Mr. Kaushal Jani and Mr. Sarang Dave. She was born in Bhavnagar, India on December 21, 1926, and died in her home peacefully with ...
Douglas Bernados, 57.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Douglas Bernardos, 57, of Worcester, died Monday, December 29, 2008 in Rose Monahan Hospice, 10 Judith Road. He leaves his wife of thirty-five years, Maria (Witek) Bernardos, two daughters, Christina Bernardos of Worcester and Malissa Brule and her husband, Mark of ...
Joseph T. Maurello.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SHREWSBURY Joseph Thomas Maurello, 67, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, in his home after an illness. Joe leaves his wife, Arlene (Rana) Maurello, of Shrewsbury. He also leaves his son, Anthony J. Maurello and his wife, Jennifer of Auburn; two daughters, ...
Jean Ellen (O'Keefe) Manoog.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COTUIT Jean Ellen (O'Keefe) Manoog, of Cotuit, MA., was born and raised in Worcester, MA, where she lived with her mother Gladys (Moran), father George and three sisters Betty, Carol and Frances. She attended Barbizon School of Fashion in New York, NY and later worked as a runway model ....
Lois Richardson, 80.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Lois Richardson, 80, of Brandon Rd., suffered a stroke and passed away in the morning of December 31, 2008. She is survived by her niece, Cindy Kendall, and nephews, Gary Kendall and Steve Kendall. Lois Richardson had a long career at WCIS and retired as an Officer of the Bank ....
Christine (Nedoroscik) Buckley, 57.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Christine (Nedoroscik) Buckley, 57, of Worcester, passed into Eternal Life on Dec. 31, 2008. Christine was surrounded by her loving family when her very courageous battle with Cancer ended. Christine is survived by her husband of 28 years, Brent Buckley; a daughter, ...
Linea Judith (Andersen) Richt, 95.(DEATHS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... STURBRIDGE Linea Judith (Andersen) Richt, 95, of Sturbridge, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on December 31st after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Karl Richt. She is survived by one son, Peter Richt and his wife Deborah of ...
Could it be worse? At least it's not ice; Snowstorm dumps 7 to 11 inches.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bronislaus Kush "Out with the old, in with the new." Well, that's a New Year's adage that Mother Nature doesn't put much stock in. The old gal recently treated the region to a paralyzing ice storm that folks will be talking about for years to come, ...
Festival a howler; Snow, wind keep venue lines short.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Nancy Sheehan Well, let's just look on the bright side, shall we? There were no lines last night to get into the performance venues at First Night Worcester. Any show you wanted to see, you could just slip right in there, often snagging a spot in the first few rows. ...
Single mother given hopeful holiday.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Ellie Oleson COLUMN: TELEGRAM & GAZETTE SANTA A single mother from Southbridge has been battling breast cancer, and shortly before Christmas she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus, complicating her treatment, her life and her ability to work. ...
Top local stories of 2008; Readers say ice storm easily outranks Asian beetle problem.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Scott J. Croteau Too much and too little were the major stories of Central Massachusetts last year, as readers grappled with a lack of power and an abundance of unwanted bugs. Trees were seemingly an everyday staple of headline writers in late 2008, as a ...
New WRTA fares go into effect; Transfer system is eliminated.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Lee Hammel With the new year, the Worcester Regional Transit Authority is implementing new bus fares. In addition to the first fare increase since 2003, the authority is changing the fare structure. Among the biggest changes are the elimination of transfers ...
Unitil apologizes for ice storm outage delays; Some seeking new company.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: George Barnes In separate letters to its customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Unitil has apologized for power outages that occurred beginning the night of Dec. 11 and continued for some people for up to a dozen days. In the letters, Robert G ....
A grateful father can hear the difference; Essay wins hearing aid.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Karen Nugent CLINTON - Shelly Kennedy-Leonard cried when she found out her essay about her caring father's hearing problem won him a pair of the most advanced - and expensive - hearing aids. Her father, Stanley "Poppi" Tuttle of Leominster, didn't cry. ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Last two flea market operators pay fees BRIMFIELD - No liens will be placed on any of the Brimfield Antique Show properties because all delinquent operators have paid their 2008 emergency services fee bills, according to Diane M. Panaccione, ...
A lively forum; Readers keep the dialogue going.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION We are gratified that thousands of our readers consider The People's Forum to be just that - a forum in which the agenda is set by the people, not politicians or pundits. During 2008, the Telegram & Gazette published 1,878 letters to the editor ...
15 vehicles pile up on Massachusetts Turnpike.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal The following correction was published in the Jan. 12, 2009 edition of the Telegram & Gazette. Siblings Kyle Henricksen, 23, and Katirn Henricksen, 22, of Framingham, were injured Dec. 31 in a 15-vehicle accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike ...
Seven ways the Sharks can get better.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: AHL It is that time of year, you know? Resolutions, etc. The key is to make them realistic, so here are some realistic suggestions for New Year's Resolutions for the Sharks - realistic ones, not something like "win every game." ...
Mountaineers proving mettle.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Craig Holt COLUMN: GIRLS' BASKETBALL Prior to practice several days after the ice storm rearranged his team's schedule, second-year Wachusett Regional girls' basketball coach Jim Oxford indicated that he was excited about his team's combination of experienced ...
Worcester playing home for the holidays; Five more games coming to DCU Center.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: SHARKS NOTES WORCESTER - The Sharks are two games into the longest homestand in their brief history, seven games. It was supposed to be six games, but when the game of Dec. 19 was rescheduled for Monday night due to snow, it ...
WPI men, women absorb a double dip.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP MEN'S BASKETBALL Concordia 86, WPI 85 The Engineers let a double-digit second-half lead slip away and lost a heartbreaker in Austin, Texas. Ahead, 52-40, with 16:59 remaining, The Tornadoes (4-5) went on a 20-6 run over the ...
Park hikes set for `First Day'.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rick Eggleston COLUMN: OUTDOORS Looking for a fun and active way to ring in the New Year today? Go take a hike. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is conducting its "First Day" hikes in parks throughout the state as part of the ...
Mayo great draft pluck; Patriots' LB is top rookie.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rich Garven It turns out the Patriots rolled Lucky 7 with Jerod Mayo. Mayo was the seventh defensive player selected in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Patriots taking him with the 10th overall pick. The choice was something of a surprise as most draftniks had the ...
PRESS BOX.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: PRESS BOX HOCKEY Bergeron will not return quickly Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion on Dec. 20, was placed on injured reserve yesterday and will miss at least another week. Bergeron spent a night ...
Scatter shots; Sharks bombard net, but can't score.(SPORTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bill Ballou WORCESTER - Wait 'til last year. That's what seems to be the case for the 2008-09 Sharks, who were supposed to be a noticeable improvement over the 2007-08 model, but so far are just about the exact same team. Worcester lost again last ...
Business briefs.(BUSINESS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: BUSINESS BRIEFS TELEGRAM & GAZETTE Bloomberg Index Central Massachusetts +1.87 115.66 Volume: 28,655,478 Up: 25 Down: 2 Unchanged: 2 Gainer: American Superconductor ...
Sweet owner takes shot at competition.(LIVING)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Barbara M. Houle Don't miss the Food Network's new reality competition, "Chopped," hosted by Ted Allen, which premieres Jan. 13. Worcester's own Alina Eisenhauer, pastry chef/owner of Sweet, 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, will be among chefs to turn a ...
`Lessons and Carols' festival at All Saints.(LIVING)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Richard Duckett COLUMN: QUICK TAKES ANNUAL HOLIDAY SEASON DELIGHT The choirs of All Saints Church, 10 Irving St., Worcester, will mark the traditional end of the Christmas musical season with a program of carols for Christmas and Epiphany at 5 p.m ....
Mamma Mia! Hollywood certainly gave moviegoers a reason to sing in 2008.(LIVING)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Richard Duckett 2008 was a good year for movies - no doubt about it. Actually, "Doubt" was one of the releases that showed intelligent films can still be made in this day and age. But to be honest, there are doubts if this "best 10 movies" list of ...
Make sure plants survive the winter.(LIVING)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Paul Rogers COLUMN: ROOTS OF WISDOM As a homeowner that is required to pay house-heating bills, it is understandable that warming weather trends bring joy. The higher the out-of-door temperature reaches, the less fuel will be consumed in keeping people warm ....
Equipment fails during review.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - A technical error, not a scheduling conflict or other manmade cause, resulted in the annual performance review of Town Administrator Leon Gaumond Jr. not being televised, Selectmen Chairman Allen Phillips said. Gaumond's review ...
West Boylston hopes to look at green energy alternatives.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - The town is reaching for green - energy that is. And it's looking for residents to join in. During its regular December meeting - a second was devoted entirely to the Dec. 12 ice storm - Selectman John DiPietro Sr. suggested ...
More beetles found in West Boylston; Regulated area extended.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - The regulated area established to prevent further infestation by the Asian longhorned beetle has been extended in West Boylston and Holden after a crew picking up brushed downed in the Dec. 12 ice storm found an infested tree. The ...
Gaumond receives high marks.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - Town Administrator Leon Gaumond Jr. received high praise and high marks from the Board of Selectmen last week during his annual review. "I think over the past year you have continued to improve yourself and you have continued to ...
A non-bookish education proposed.(Conference notes)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane BOYLSTON - Could reading the U.S. Constitution, rather than reading a paragraph in a text book about the Constitution save the Tahanto Regional School District money while better preparing students for college-level work? Yes, says School ...
Burning season starts early in West Boylston.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - In the aftermath of the Dec. 12 ice storm, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allowed West Boylston to start burning season early, Fire Chief Richard Pauley Jr. said. Typically, the open burning in ...
Budget cuts on the agenda; Officials get down to potential scenarios.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kane WEST BOYLSTON - And now it's time to talk cuts. After discussing a variety of potential money-making ideas and more efficient delivery of town services over three meetings last fall, members of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Finance ...
And a `happy holidays' to all.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jan Gottesman COLUMN: Reflections The final candle of Chanukah was lit on Sunday night and boxes are out for my husband and I to take down our little tree this weekend, possibly for the final time. The small, artificial tree looked real 20 years ago. It ...
Crystallized chaos in the storm.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sara Menendez Dec. 12, 2008; a day that will go down in New England history as one of the most chaotic and destructive days anyone has seen in quite some time. I know, personally, I will never forget it. At about midnight, hearing a thunderous ...
Boylston Police Log.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Monday, Dec. 22 2:54 a.m.: Shrewsbury Street, gate found left open. 4:52 a.m.: Main Street, vehicle slid off the road into a ditch. No injuries reported. Vehicles were pulled out by tow truck. 10:23 a.m.: Old Orchard Circle, residential alarm sounded in ...
Sigrid E. Flanagan.
Jan 01, 2009 ... WEST BOYLSTON - Sigrid E. (Osterberg) Flanagan, 88, passed away Saturday, ...
Victoria Zaparaska.
Jan 01, 2009 ... LYNN - Victoria (Dell'Aquila) Zaparaska, 81, of Lynn formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, in her home after being stricken ill. Her husband of 32 years, Anthony Zaparaska, passed away in 1987. She is survived by four brothers, Joseph Dell'Aquila and his wife, ...
West Boylston Police Log.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Monday, Dec. 22 3:17 a.m.: Crescent Street, alarm sounded at Major Edwards. 4:42 a.m.: North Main Street, open door found in a residence. 5:32 a.m.: Worcester Street, temporary garage collapsed. 10:07 a.m.: Hartwell Street, residential alarm ...
Beverly R. Stark.
Jan 01, 2009 ... SPENCER - Beverly R. (Briggs) Stark, 76, of 5 Ledge Ave., died Monday, Dec. 22, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 43 years, David Stark; three daughters, Debbie Ruiz and her husband, Tim, of Spencer, Kim Babcock and her ...
Beverly E. Harrington.
Jan 01, 2009 ... SHREWSBURY - Beverly E. (Parker) Harrington, 69, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Christmas Day, after an illness. Her husband, David O. Harrington died in 1997. She leaves a son, Rev. Bruce D. Harrington and his partner Johan Lysne IV of Seattle, Wash., and a ...
Mary N. Mosher.
Jan 01, 2009 ... LEICESTER -Mary N. (Conner) Mosher, 81, of Main Street, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Knollwood Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband of 15 years, John Mosher of Leicester, who died in 1965. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen LeBlanc and her husband, Ted, of ...
Warren M. Rand.
Jan 01, 2009 ... WEST BOYLSTON - Warren M. Rand, 82, of West Boylston died Wednesday, Dec.24. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Eva R. (LaComfora) Rand; a daughter, Charlene A. Weisel of Toronto, Canada; a sister, Doris M. Baehr of Hooksett, N.H.; two grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew; and many ...
Tahanto looks to improve this year.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bill Marsh BOYLSTON - It isn't every team that starts the season by winning a trophy, but that is exactly how the Tahanto Regional High School girls basketball team opened the 2008-2009 campaign. The Stags took home the hardware after defeating South Lancaster ...
John Bartlett Jr.
Jan 01, 2009 ... STERLING - John M. Bartlett Jr., 88, formerly of Inkberry Lane, North Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Sterling Healthcare after an illness. His wife, of 60 years, Genevieve M. (Mitchell) Bartlett, died in 2002. He leaves two sons, James D. Bartlett and his wife, ...
Adrienne G. Bartlett.
Jan 01, 2009 ... WEST BOYLSTON - Adrienne G. (LaMotte) Bartlett, 76, of West Boylston, died on Christmas Day, 2008 in the Christopher House, Worcester. Her husband of 54 years, Christopher W. Bartlett Jr., died in 2005. She leaves three sons, Christopher W. Bartlett III of Centerville, John E ....
PENTA executive appointed to head WCAC.
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: NEIGHBORS Deborah Penta, chief executive officer of PENTA Communications Inc. in Westboro was appointed chairwoman of the Worcester Community Action Council Inc. board of directors at its annual meeting on Dec. 16 at the Crown Plaza, Worcester. Ms. Penta ...
Book club fills a need.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jennifer Lucarelli WESTBORO - Caroline Chase always knew she wanted to be in a book club, but until she retired she never had the time. "I've loved reading since I was a child; we read so much in my house because we didn't have television or a computer," said ...
Expanded library is set to open next month; Project started in October '07.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Pam Pollan NORTHBORO - After almost a year and a half of renovations, the Northboro Free Library is preparing for a new chapter in its history. Groundbreaking on the project began in October 2007. "The original granite building was constructed in 1894. There ...