Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from April 2009:
Eric O'Brien; 1966-2009.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Eric George O'Brien, 42, of Wales, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Springfield on November 12, 1966 a son of the late George O'Brien and Dorothy (Kelleher) O'Brien of Longmeadow. ...
Doria "Ed" Demers, 90.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Doria Edmond "Ed" Demers, formerly of 1 Samoset Rd, Worcester died peacefully March 31, 2009 in the Saint Francis Home in Worcester. His wife of 60 years, Constance L. (Lamontagne) Demers died on January 24, 2005. He is survived by his sister, Therese L. Griffin of ...
Mary (Donovan) Kittredge, 93.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... NORTH BROOKFIELD Mary (Donovan) Kittredge, 93 Of Grant St. formerly of Worcester died Monday in Mary Lane Hospital. Her husband Joseph Kittredge died in 1984. She leaves her daughter Geraldine DeSimone & her husband John of N.Brookfield; 4 grandchildren Joseph, Matthew, Timothy ...
Bernard "Bernie" A. McGrath, 65.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... STERLING Bernard "Bernie" A. McGrath, 65, of Pratts Junction Road, died at home on Sunday, March 29, 2009, after a battle with multiple myeloma. His leaves his beloved wife of 20 years, Marypat S. (Sullivan) McGrath; three daughters, Emma Kate McGrath of Sterling, Sheila M. ...
Estelle L. (Audette) Mathieu, 81.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN Estelle L. (Audette) Mathieu, 81, died Sunday, March 29. CALLING HOURS, TONIGHT, Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park ...
John D. Norton, 60.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... CHARLTON John D.Norton, 60, of Charlton, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 suddenly at his residence. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Claudia (Barnick) Norton; daughter, Jessica R. Norton of South Boston; son, Michael J. Norton of Charlton; mother, Alice Norton of Chatham, ...
Kevin M. Poisant, 38.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... MILFORD / MILLBURY Kevin M. Poisant, 38, passed away on Sunday, March 29th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester surrounded by his family and friends. He leaves two sons, Kevin and Tim Poisant of Sturbridge; his father, Jack Poisant and Jack's companion, Mary Brodeur; his mother ...
Anna M. (Kiley) Bowes.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Anna M. (Kiley) Bowes, in Worcester, formerly of Watertown and Natick, March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William P. Bowes. Devoted mother of Philip and his wife Linda Bowes of Holden. Dear sister of Francis Kiley and the late John, Edward, James and Margaret ...
Thomas D. Cellucci Jr.,.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WEBSTER Thomas D. Cellucci Jr., 81, of Webster, died peacefully Saturday March 28 in his home. His complete ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER, MA. Johnson, Dagny Emma (Sohlman), 96. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 01, 2009, in Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood St., Worcester. Funeral Home: Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. WORCESTER, MA. Poulin, Jacques E., 60. Funeral ...
Guadalupe "Lu" (Anaya) Pillarella, 66.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... MILLBURY Guadalupe "Lu" (Anaya) Pillarella, 66, of Millbury, MA, formerly of Framingham MA, passed away in Framingham March 29th. Born in Clovis, NM, she was the daughter of the late Higinio and Maria Anaya. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, NM. Guadalupe ...
Edward "Eddie Joe" J. Casey, Jr., 50.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... HUBBARDSTON Edward "Eddie Joe" J. Casey, Jr., 50, of Hubbardston, died early Sunday, March 29, 2009 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare, University Campus in Worcester from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening. Edward was born in Worcester on March 8, 1959 ...
Marilyn R. England, 74.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WESTBOROUGH Marilyn R. England, 74, of Westborough, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at home. Marilyn was born January 27, 1935 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Stanley L. and Ethel R. (Reedy) Brock and was a graduate of Classical High School in Springfield. Marilyn is ...
Verner "Captain Rick" Richardson, 79.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN Verner "Captain Rick" Richardson, 79, of 17 Linda Ave, Auburn, and 40 Easy Street, Dennisport MA, a retired Union Carpenter, was called by our Lord due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Catherine L. (McGrath) Richardson. Sons: ...
Eleanor B. Goggin, 81.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... OAKHAM/MARLBOROUGH Eleanor B. Goggin, 81, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Goggin. Born in Grafton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline (Siciunas) Rebakas and was educated in Grafton ...
Janet "Gram" (Legace) Carter, 72.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Janet "Gram" (Lagace) Carter, 72, died on Sunday, March 29th in her son's home after an illness. Mrs. Carter is predeceased by her husband, Edward T. "Gramps" Carter Jr. who died in March of 2008. She is survived by three sons, Edward T. Carter III and his wife ...
Mr. John L. Piscione.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WEST BOYLSTON John L. Piscione, 62, of Lost Oak Road, died Monday, March 30, 2009 in UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Kathleen E. (Nagle) Piscione; two sons, Mark D. Piscione and his wife Laura of Sterling and ...
Norbert L. Gaudette.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER Norbert L. Gaudette, 73, of Worcester, died Tuesday, March 31st in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester. The ...
Eleanor Mary (Surprenant) Sandstrom.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... PRINCETON Eleanor Mary (Surprenant) Sandstrom, 89, of Worcester Road, passed away Sunday, March 29, after an illness. She was born in Worcester the daughter of Albert W. and Letitia B. (Doxey) Surprenant. Her husband of 60 years, Richard E. Sandstrom died in 2003. ...
James Vincent Golden.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER James Vincent Golden, 89, of Worcester, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Agnes L. (Fitzpatrick) Golden; two children, Mary Lou Walsh, and James Vincent Golden Jr. and his wife Joyce, all of Worcester; three ...
Shirley A. (Gregson) Merriam, 85.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... SHREWSBURY Shirley A. (Gregson) Merriam, 85, of Old Mill Rd, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29th in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Richard G. Merriam died in 1967. She leaves her three children, David C. Merriam and his ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... WORCESTER, MA. Bowes, Anna M. (Kiley). Calling hours, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 01, 2009, at the funeral home; funeral service 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 02, 2009, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton. Died Monday, March 30, 2009 ....
The finances of retirement; Old ways of paying can't last.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: In our opinion This week's report by The Research Bureau on public employee pensions highlights a critical area of municipal finance that, if left unaddressed, has the potential to cripple local budgets in the near future. Worcester's problem is America's problem: ...
Thank goodness it's Friday, huh?(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: In our opinion; Editorial footnote Chambers' Book of Days, a delightful and whimsical nineteenth-century guide to festivals, folklore and history both famous and obscure, informs us that "The 1st of April, of all days in the year, enjoys a character of its own, in as far ...
Sidewalk suspense.(COMMENTARY)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Kenneth J. Moynihan COLUMN: Kenneth J. Moynihan One of the never-ending tasks of city government is to construct and maintain sidewalks. Citizens' petitions for sidewalk repairs are part of every City Council meeting. The petitions are routinely referred to ...
T&G Bloomberg Index.(MONEY)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: T&G Bloomberg Index Last: 98.91 Change: +1.52 Volume: 52,858,453 Up: 16 Down: 7 Unchanged: 6 ...
State digs deeper.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - With advocates pleading for fewer cuts in state spending, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo is warning that billions more will have to be eliminated from the new state budget. Mr. DeLeo, D-Winthrop, cited expectations of a 55 percent drop ...
Worcester slashes jobs; Public Works, Parks take biggest hits.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - The budgetary sword of Damocles that had been precariously hanging over City Hall has finally fallen, taking 308 municipal positions and forcing the consolidation and elimination of a wide range of city services. Calling these ...
Rape trial in limbo; Money deal fell apart.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A judge delayed a Shrewsbury man's rape trial yesterday after the alleged victim's father testified that he tried to reach a settlement with a lawyer for the defendant. Judge Peter W. Agnes Jr. questioned whether the defense lawyer ...
CitySquare deal expected; Unum lease will free $25M for old Outlets demolition.(NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bob Kievra WORCESTER - City officials will announce today an agreement between Unum Group and Berkeley Investments Inc., a linchpin in getting the long-delayed CitySquare project off the ground. Officials with knowledge of the deal said a 10 a.m. press ...
Quinsig bridge falling apart; State expects to replace span.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Elaine Thompson SHREWSBURY - The Route 9 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond is so deteriorated, it should be replaced, state highway officials said at an informational meeting last night. Whether to replace or rehabilitate the structure, which was built in 1916, ...
Grandmother brings love and confusion.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Clive McFarlane COLUMN: Clive McFarlane Jeff Johnson's future is a blur of possibilities. Twenty-one years old and unemployed, he is considering going back to school, or getting a job, or starting a business. His focus, however, is ...
Last-ditch attempt to save Hudson Catholic.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Karen Nugent HUDSON - As the dismissal bell rang yesterday afternoon at Hudson Catholic High School, groups of dismayed students and parents clutched fliers announcing a whirlwind effort to save the school. Donna Marques, a parent and Booster Club member, said ...
From the Region.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: From the Region Fitchburg Woman says man tried to rape her FITCHBURG - A city man was ordered held on $3,000 cash bail yesterday after pleading not guilty to a charge of assault with intent to rape. Hipolito Padilla-Zapata, 44, of 993 ...
Breaking the impasse; `Dynamite charge' can help open up deadlocked juries.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A local lawyer of otherwise unquestionable veracity spins a yarn about an opinionated old uncle who winds up on a hung jury. The judge finally declares a mistrial after several long days of deliberations fail to produce a verdict, ...
State closes bridge; finds structural problems.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... TOWNSEND - The Wheeler Road bridge over Willard Brook, part of a shortcut between Ashby and Townsend, was closed yesterday after a state inspection revealed structural problems. Traffic will be detoured to Route 119. The bridge has lost some of the fill that holds the north ...
Nepotism grievance to be aired.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Shaun Sutner WORCESTER - School officials are to hear a union grievance tomorrow over a complaint alleging that an administrator at a night school for troubled teenagers is unqualified for the job and was hired in place of a more credentialed and experienced applicant. ...
Teen mom ordered held without bail; Arraignment on charges of slaying son.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A Worcester teenager charged with murder in the death of her 13-month-old son was ordered held without bail at her arraignment yesterday in Worcester Superior Court. Nga Truong, 17, allegedly suffocated her son, Khyle, with a teddy ...
Flash news on Elmwood Rd. Lights to improve safety for Memorial School walkers.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gail Stanton WINCHENDON - The new lights on Elmwood Road will start flashing next week to make it safer for pedestrians coming from and going to Memorial Elementary School, according to Public Works Superintendent Michael Murphy. "We're going up there on ...
Local Meeting Roundup.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: Local Meeting Roundup Holden Holden voters approve $2.8M for water project HOLDEN - Despite a delay of nearly 15 minutes because there was no quorum, special town meeting voters quickly and unanimously disposed of all seven articles, including ...
From silly to sinister; April Fools' day pranks take dark turn.(ENTERTAINMENT)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Lisa D. Welsh With the anticipated launch of the Conficker computer worm, experts are hoping today will go down in infamy as the world's biggest April Fools' joke. Computer security techs, including those in United State's Homeland Security, have been trying ...
Low-flying pilot grounded for 2 months.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bradford L. Miner WORCESTER - The National Transportation Safety Board has upheld the two-month suspension of a local lawyer's pilot's license imposed after he flew a Piper Cub too near the surface of Wachusett Reservoir and the Cosgrove Intake Building. NTSB ...
Residents get the message about shoveling; Complaints almost double about unmoved snow; 256 citations issued during the winter.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Danielle M. Williamson WORCESTER - New Englanders are cautious to declare the end of winter weather, knowing that snow has fallen well into the spring. The moment residents decide to put the snow blowers and shovels away, they're liable to see another few inches. ...
Trash-recycling plant proposed.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Brian Lee SOUTHBRIDGE - A local engineer said he is part of a team that wants to build a 100,000-square-foot recycling plant to find innovative uses for trash and garbage. But the campus is envisioned for the environmental industrial park on Barefoot Road, ...
Courthouse records.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: Courthouse records Worcester Superior Court Judge C. Jeffrey Kinder Wilkins S. Manzanet, also known as Emilio Perez, 33, of Dorchester, sentenced to 3 to 4 years in Walpole State Prison after pleading guilty to trafficking in cocaine. He was placed ...
Lighting the way; Business development center marks 15th year.(MONEY)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hannah Brencher WORCESTER - Robert L. Thomas can recall a time when his car sat alone in the parking lot just outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Business Empowerment Center. "Today, sometimes I cannot even get my car in the parking lot," said Mr. Thomas, ...
LOCAL MONEY BRIEFS.(MONEY)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: LOCAL MONEY BRIEFS Foreclosures slowing BOSTON - Fewer Bay State properties were foreclosed on in February compared to a year earlier, according to a new report from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. A total of 823 foreclosure ...
Utility begins power study; Thousands to be involved.(MONEY)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Martin Luttrell WORCESTER - Electric utility National Grid plans to closely scrutinize the energy use of some 250 customers as part of a "smart grid" pilot program it has proposed to test revolutionary grid and metering technology with 15,000 city customers over two ...
Capen Hill community meets the challenge; Sanctuary to get 14 acres.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Debbie LaPlaca CHARLTON - Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary has landed 14 acres to expand the Route 20 preserve, which serves Charlton and surrounding communities. Sanctuary directors signed an agreement in the fall to buy 14 adjacent acres of verdant forest, ...
Bruins pack a powerful punch.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bud Barth BOSTON - After weeks of hard questions, heavy pressure and high-profile opponents, the Bruins finally got a chance to exhale last night - and that pent-up breath was enough to blow away the lowly Tampa Bay Lightning. Once again resembling the team ...
Davis seeks topspin on final shot; Algonquin senior focused on tourney play.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jim Wilson NORTHBORO - Nate Davis has put together quite a successful high school tennis career, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's been satisfying. The Algonquin Regional senior is a three-time Telegram & Gazette Super Team member and a fixture in the ...
Boyfriend charged in beating.(LOCAL NEWS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Steven H. Foskett Jr. WORCESTER - An Eastern Avenue man faces charges of beating his pregnant girlfriend and flashing a knife at two people who tried to help police apprehend him, police said. Timothy J. Williams, 22, of 117 Eastern Ave., Apt. 2, was charged ...
Borowiec bounces back from surgery to lift Lancers.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland COLUMN: Colleges Mike Borowiec had done it a million times before - thrown a baseball, that is - but as he gripped the seams that day last summer at PT Innovations in Auburn and eyed his target, 15 feet away, a strange and unfamiliar feeling ...
Natoli's double sparks Rockets.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: Boys roundup BASEBALL Auburn 7, Shepherd Hill 4 Senior Nick Natoli hit a two-run double in the seventh to deliver the winning runs for the fourth-ranked Rockets in Dudley. Mike Legendre hit a three-run double in the third inning for ...
Cuts made - for now; Carter, Green come to Boston.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Maureen Mullen FORT MYERS, Fla. - The final spots for position players on the Red Sox roster have been determined - for now. Barring any trades or acquisitions, Chris Carter and Nick Green will be at Fenway Park for Opening Day on Monday, as the fifth outfielder and ...
Guardians' rally upends Rangers.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: John McGuirk WORCESTER - With its offense struggling through the first six innings, defending Central Mass. Division 1 champion St. Peter-Marian appeared on the verge of starting the season on a low note. Westboro ace Matt Daniele was overwhelming the ...
Trojan tandem puts away Devils.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Kevin O'Malley LEOMINSTER - Move over Batman and Robin, there is a new dynamic duo. Bromfield junior Dylan Gatto and sophomore Jack Wilkinson combined for six first-half goals to lead the Trojans to a season-opening, 8-3 win over Leominster yesterday. ...
Stags charge past Crusaders in 7th.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: Girls roundup SOFTBALL Tahanto 9, Whitinsville Christian 8 Sophomore Kaycee Cipro hit a two-run single in the seventh to tie it up and came around to score on a double steal as the host Stags opened with a dramatic win. Junior Brandi ...
Closing in on that reliable arm?(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Josh Bousquet COLUMN: Fantasy Sports Relief pitchers are like angry patrons after last call - all they want is a shot. If the bartender acquiesces, it can lead to false courage. When a reliever gets his way, it can lead to false courage, but also fantasy ...
Landing Recchi was right move.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bud Barth COLUMN: Bruins notes BOSTON - How good was the Bruins' trade-deadline acquisition of Mark Recchi from the Tampa Bay Lightning? It was a bolt from the blue - literally. The 41-year-old forward, who had his five-game point streak ...
Oxford's homer wins for HC.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... COLUMN: Area college roundup BASEBALL Holy Cross 6, UMass 5 The host Crusaders scored three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to erase a 5-1 deficit before HC's Eric Oxford led off the ninth with a walk-off home run off Mike Gedman. ...
CAMPUS NOTES.(SPORTS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland COLUMN: CAMPUS NOTES Anna Maria Outfielder Jeff Scafidi of Worcester was named Commonwealth Coast Conference Rookie of the Week in baseball. Scafidi hit .333 with a home run and nine RBIs in a 3-1 week. ... Pitcher Nicole Hackenson ...
Trent Baltzell, Sutton High, Senior, High Jump.(HOMETEAM)
Apr 01, 2009 ... If you're talking accomplished athletes in the class of 2009, it doesn't take long for Baltzell's name to enter the conversation. A three-time T&G Super Teamer in indoor track, Baltzell cleared 6 feet, 8-1/4 inches to win the high jump at the Division 4 state meet. That was five-plus ...
Athlete of the year; Joe Doyle, Nashoba Regional, Senior, 1,000.(HOMETEAM)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Doyle entered the season with a to-do list, and exited with the list considerably shortened and a bucket of gold medals to go along with the honor of being named the Telegram & Gazette boys' track MVP. With the focus being on the big meets in Boston, Doyle placed third in the 1,000 at the ...
Chris Cole, Shrewsbury High, Senior, Shot Put.(HOMETEAM)
Apr 01, 2009 ... A 2008 T&G Super Team selection in football, Cole makes the cut this time after a fine indoor track season, the highlight of which undoubtedly was the individual and Shrewsbury team success he enjoyed at the Central Mass. Division 1 Championships. The 6-foot-2, 275-pounder handily won the ...