Phillipston Community April 2015 Newsletter · 72 Jackson Avenue 2739 Old Keene Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 Athol, MA 01331 978-342-6893 978-944-3004 Gary Griffith John Peard Griff’s

Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C.

60 The Common

Phillipston, MA 01331

April 2015

Phillipston

Community

Newsletter

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The Phillipston Congregational Church, U.C.C.

Our Community Church

Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.

Dear Friends,

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking

the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,

but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed

about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The

women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to

them, "why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has

risen." Luke 24: 1-5

Easter comes to us because of this story, that Jesus had risen, and was no longer

in the tomb. I spent a year as an exchange student in the southern hemisphere,

in New Zealand. It was odd to have Christmas in summer and Easter in

autumn, as it was growing cold and the leaves were darkening. This year the

snow might not melt in time for us to see green grass at Red Apple Farm on

April 4 for the Easter Great Gathering, and yet we know that He lives, and that

this promise is for us also. "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not

so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?"

John 14: 2

We would love to see you at Red Apple Farm on April 4 and at our Easter

Worship service on April 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Your sister in Christ, Rev. Stephanie C. Flynn

Easter sunrise worship at 6: 15 at 275 Ward Hill Road on Sunday, April 5.

Worship at 10:00 in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday with the Sacrament of

Communion.

THE NEWSLETTER IS ON www.phillipston.com May NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS April 23

rd

COME ONE COME ALL FOR GREAT

FAMILY FUN!

“EASTER GREAT GATHERING”

April 4th 2015 - 8 am til 1 pm

A Congregational Church of Phillipston Event

At The Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA Off Site Parking – Watch for Signs (near King Philip)

BRUNCH WITH EASTER BUNNY! $9 adults - $5 kids & seniors (10 and under & 65 and older)

Egg Hunts – Children’s 9am, 10am & 11am

(Toddlers & Preschool separate)

Teen Egg Hunt with prizes @ 12:30 pm

Adult @ High Noon - Prizes including

Apple iPad, FitBit and more

Vendors in Barn, coffee & donuts, farm animals

Solid Waste Transporters 2015 Darren Brosseau/David Derlor Karl Krechtel

D & D Waste Removal LLP KK’s Roll-Off Containers

72 Jackson Avenue 2739 Old Keene Road

Fitchburg, MA 01420 Athol, MA 01331

978-342-6893 978-944-3004

Gary Griffith John Peard

Griff’s Rubbish Removal Monadnock Disposal Service

657 Pleasant Street 100 Old Sharon Road

Athol, MA 01331 Jaffrey NH 03452

978-249-6468 603-532-8088

John Spuria & Sons, Inc. Waste Management Corporation

PO Box 1067 124 Hartwell Street

1 Gardner Road West Boylston, MA 01583

Ashburnham, MA 01430 800-545-4560

978-827-5069 (No Curbside-Dumpsters Only)

G.L.M., Inc Allied Waste/Republic Services

PO Box 221 845 Burnett Road

Orange, MA 01364 Chicopee, MA 01020

978-544-6511 413-557-6718

MASTER LIST OF LICENSED SEPTIC TRANSPORTERS Charles Buell Frank Moschetti

Petersham Sanitary Service F.A. Moschetti & Sons, Inc.

PO Box 236 104 Rice Road

Petersham, MA 01366 Templeton, MA 01468

978-724-3434 978-939-8645

Scott Fletcher Eli Santana

Scotty’s Potties United Site Services Northeast, Inc.

PO Box 472 295 Pasco Road

102 Partridgeville Road Springfield MA 01151

Templeton, MA 01468 413-543-5271 978-939-5922

Wind River Environmental

577 Main Street

Hudson, MA 01749

800-499-1682

“The listed haulers are licensed with the Town of

Phillipston for 2015. Any haulers not on this list are not

licensed to do business in town. Please contact the

Board of Health at 978-249-1735 if you need more

information”.

Did You Know

Only 6% of the registered voters attend the Annual Town Meeting and they will decide how

all of our taxes and other revenue will be spent.

This years ATM will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM in the Phillipston Memorial

School gym.

If you wish to participate this year, the warrant for the ATM can be reviewed on the town

website two weeks prior to the meeting.

Because we live in a small town we have the unique opportunity to participate in this

process. If you want your vote to count, you need to attend the ATM.

North Quabbin Garden Club

Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7 p.m.

Millers River Environmental Center

100 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331

Ferns and Mosses

Boston Architectural College Landscape Institute Design Instructor, Laura D. Eisener will

show us how native mosses and ferns can add color, texture and interest to our landscapes

and replace higher maintenance lawns and other plantings. She will suggest plants for sun

and shade that can solve a wide range of landscape problems. This is a meeting you won't

want to miss.

An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden

Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to

promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of

native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly

meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative

speakers or workshop sessions. Members are currently working on a wildlife habitat garden

at the Millers River Environmental Center and planning their annual spring sale of perennial

plants and specialty items. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this

month and learn something new about gardening. Meetings are free to members and guests

are asked for a donation.

Did you know that…

· every 40 minutes, a fire injury is reported?

· seven times per day, someone dies in a home fire?

In partnership with the American Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, the

Phillipston Fire Department is offering free installation of photoelectric and ionization

smoke alarms to Phillipston residents, beginning on Sunday, March 29. Residents may

request up to three units per home. Batteries are included. No eligibility requirements need

to be met.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for installation, please call the Fire Department

at (978)249-6302 or e-mail [email protected].

LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

There was no meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society in March. I am sure the ladies would

have liked to get out for some social time with the snowy winter we have had. The next

exciting event is the EGG (Easter Great Gathering), sponsored by the Phillipston

Congregational Church, being held at the Red Apple Farm on Saturday April 4th

from 8 am

to

1 pm. Parking will be off site this year, with all the snow and mud. There will be buses

shuttling people so watch for signs directing you to the offsite parking areas. The ladies will

be unveiling their items for their annual raffle at this event. Four items will be raffled, a

Baby Quilt, a couch Quilt, and 2 Wall Hangings. You will be able to choose which item you

would like to take a chance for or drop tickets in each of the 4 items. The articles to be

raffled were made by Barbara Sanden and Brenda Fontaine. Thank you so much ladies.

These ladies are so very talented. The winner of each of these items will be draw at the fall

Pumpkin Weigh-In Fair at the Red Apple Farm in October. Beginning plans were made for

the Annual Silver Tea to be held on May 12th, further information will be coming. After a

snowy winter this year, everyone is looking forward to the next meeting that will be held in

April on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the vestry of the church with Carole Gariepy and

Marie Lalino as hostesses. Final plans will be made at the April meeting for the Annual

Silver Tea The Ladies Benevolent Society is open to any ladies, please feel free to come and

join us. Hoping to see everyone at the Easter Great Gathering (EGG) at the Red Apple

Farm on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 8am to 1pm for a great breakfast brunch with the

Easter Bunny and other activities!

Trail Dedication 10 a.m. on May 16th

The North Quabbin Trails Associaltion (NQTA) is planning a celebration of the completion

of the 16.3 mile Red Apple Trail system on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Local officials will join

the NQTA members, the Rose family, and all who enjoy hiking and nature at 10 a.m. in the

upper parking lot near the wind turbine for a brief program before heading out on the trail.

There are several trail heads for access for shorter hikes along this trail system. With the

assistance of funding from L.A.N.D. grants, the Phillipston Community Preservation Fund,

and our neighbors, Selectman Tom Brouillet, Reggie and Mel Haughton, Massachusetts

Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, and the

generous voluntary efforts of the North Quabbin Trails Association, it is now possible to

hike from Phillipston to Bearsden Woods Conservation Area in Athol and up to Millers

Crossing in South Royalston.

Plan on a beautiful, sunny spring day for a great hike on a wonderful trail system. It is

possible to spot a car at different locations for those who prefer a shorter walk. Check in

with [email protected] for more information.

The Transfer Station will open for its Summer Hours beginning

Wednesday April 1, 2015.

Every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm, and Saturdays 7:45am-1:45pm

PHILLIPSTON RESIDENTS ONLY!

QUESTION NO. 1

Shall the Town of Phillipston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two

and one half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for

the following equipment for the Fire Department: self-contained breathing apparatus,

firefighting protective clothing, and Fire hoses?

YES ________ NO________

Debt Exclusion

On the election ballot, on May 4, the town will be asked to vote on a debt exclusion

article to provide the fire department with 14 self-contained breathing apparatus, hoses and

firefighting protective clothing. These items are necessary as the current items are expired or

expiring this year. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) mandates that each

firefighter have the necessary safety equipment to enter a burning building. There must be

one breathing apparatus per seat in every vehicle. If there isn’t, that vehicle cannot be used.

Funding this article through a Debt Exclusion will allow the department to fully replace all

necessary safety equipment and hoses with a one-time tax increase of about $45 for one year

based on $100,000 house valuation.

Failure to fund these items could result in higher home insurance rates and slower

response time to house fire calls. As a result of not having proper safety gear, interior fire

attack and rescues will not be able to be completed leading to greater property loss and

possible life casualties.

For the safety of your firefighters and the town’s people please vote in favor of the debt

exclusion.

IMPORTANT VOTING DAYS

The Annual Elections of the Town of Phillipston will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 from

noon to 8pm at the Town Hall, 50 On The Common, Phillipston, MA.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee Ballots will be available on April 16

th. Requests can be made until noon on May

2nd

.

The Annual Town Meeting will be held at 7pm on

May 6, 2015 in the Phillipston Memorial School Gym, 20 on The Common, Phillipston,

MA.

TOWN CLERK – Karin L. Foley

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

John Telepciak – Clerk

Thomas Brouillet –Chairman

Terrance Dymek, Vice Chairman

HAPPY SPRING

PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPEN BURNING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT

OPEN BURNING SEASON JANUARY 15 th – MAY 1st

BURN PERMITS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S OFFICE

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

IF AVAILABLE CALL 978-249-6302

AGRICULTURAL BURN PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM FIRE CHIEF

STEVENS

TO OBTAIN A BURNING PERMIT BY MAIL:

PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW AND MAIL COMPLETED

INFORMATION WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON IN

THE AMOUNT OF $5.00. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE

FOR BURN PERMIT.

MAIL TO: PHILLIPSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

90 STATE ROAD, PHILLIPSTON, MA 01331

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

Points of Interest

As part of the new website, we would like to include information about “Points of Interest”

to people who may be new to the area. We are asking that you submit your suggestions for

“Points of Interest” for Phillipston and surrounding communities for consideration to

[email protected]. Please include details about your point of interest – where it

is located, what you can do there, what age groups may enjoy it.

SUBMITTED POLITICAL AD

Re-elect Tom Brouillet!

All of the good things that have happened, and continue to happen, in town are the result of

the current Selectboard who work together to keep things moving in a forward direction.

Tom has kept an open mind and strives to make decisions that will benefit the Town as a

whole. Other area towns are struggling through some hard times, but Phillipston is full of

people, like Tom, working diligently to keep the town in good financial standing.

Through Tom’s dedication and leadership, along with the two other members of the

Selectboard, the Town departments are all working together to do what is best for the town.

Historical Society of Phillipston

invites you to

"Old Timers Round Table"

April 15, 2015

Congregational Church Vestry

Dave Bramhall will lead an interesting session reviewing Phillipston's past with

old timers who grew up in town. Come hear them share their memories of

school days, World War II years, the plane crash, early TV, and more. It

promises to be a fun evening of nostalgia. Refreshments will be served

following the meeting. All are welcome.

Dog Licenses for 2015 License your dog with the Town Clerk

All dogs licensed after April 1st will have a $5.00 late fee added to their license cost Dogs licensed after May 1st will pay a $25.00 late fee

All dogs not licensed will receive a $50.00 fine

Fines that are not paid will be sent to the Winchendon Court House for collection.

You may come to the Town Hall on Monday’s from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesdays 12:00pm to 6:00pm and the first Saturday of the month from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Please make sure your dogs rabies shot is up to date and bring your certificate with you if we do not have it on file. If your dog needs rabies shot contact Nygard Veterinarians in Templeton at, 978-939-8348, for a listing of clinics in our area. If your dog is no longer with you please let us know so a fine will not be sent out to you. You can also license your dog by mail and you will find the application enclosed. Call the Town Clerk’s Office if you have any questions at 978-249-1733 please leave a message.

ATTENTION PHILLIPSTON NEWSLETTER READERS The Phillipston Community Newsletter is put together by The Congregational Church of

Phillipston, U.C.C. The newsletter is available to all nonprofit organizations in town to post

news items or notices of upcoming events. Businesses in town may place ads at $10 for a

Half page and $5 for quarter page. A full page for the newsletter is 7” x 8.5” with a .5”

margin. Ads or news items may be sent by e-mail to [email protected] ,The

Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C will decide what can be put in the newsletter

and also may limit the number of pages in an issue.

All questions or comments can be sent to [email protected].

MAY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS APRIL 23rd

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

May 4, 2015

Monday CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION

TO TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON OFFICES

SELECTMEN - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Thomas L. Brouillet, 34 Baldwin Hill Road, Incumbent

James T. Mackie, 5 Petersham Road

ASSESSOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Rebecca Martin, 35 Brooks Village Road, Incumbent

David E. Manty, 570 Royalston Road

ASSESSOR – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Anthony M. Membrino, 255 Lincoln Road

BOARD OF HEALTH – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Matthew E. Pearson, 46 Spa Road, Incumbent

CEMETERY COMMISSION – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Paul E. Bauch, 150 Templeton Road, Incumbent

CONSTABLE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Roger M. Wrigley, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Incumbent

LIBRARY TRUSTEE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Karen L. Thorn, 60 Petersham Road

MODERATOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Timothy R. Haley. 5 Myrtle Road, Incumbent

PLANNING BOARD - 5 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Bernard A. Malouin, Sr., 30 Petersham Road, Incumbent

PLANNING BOARD - 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE John Telepciak, 170 Blake Corner Road

TAX COLLECTOR – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE Sally A. Kastberg, 75 Baldwinville Road, Incumbent

NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE

3 YR TERM – PHILLIPSTON

VOTE FOR ONE Victoria C. Chartier, 115 Baldwinville Road, Incumbent

NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE

3YR TERM – TEMPLETON

VOTE FOR TWO Deborah A. Koziol, 55 Winchendon Road, Baldwinville, Incumbent

Rae Ann Trifilo, 226 Royalston Road, Baldwinville, Incumbent

April J. Cover, 24 A Meadowbrook Lane, Templeton

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WILL BE May 4th

The polls will open at 12:00pm and close at 8:00pm

LAST DAY TO REG TO VOTE WILL BE APRIL 15th

TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON

Office of the Town Clerk

50 The Common

Phillipston, Massachusetts 01331

Phone (978) 249-1733

[email protected]

MAIL IN DOG LICENSE FORM (Licenses are issued January 1

st)

COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND WITH PAPER WORK LISTED BELOW:

(to the above address)

Note: $ 5.00 Late fee after April 1st 1. Current Rabies Certificate

$25.00 Fine after May 1st 2. Spaying/Neutering Certificate

All dogs not licensed $50.00 fine 3. Stamped Self addressed Envelope

(fees & fines must be paid before licensing will occur) 4. Check made payable to the Town of

Phillipston

OWNER’S NAME:_____________________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________

PHONE:_______________ Dog owners over the age of 70 may register their dog for free

(Licenses will be processed & mailed as received) The owner’s age will be verified against

street listing

Dog #1 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________

Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________

Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______ Service Dog or Owners

Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______ Over 70yrs n/c________

Dog #2 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________

Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________

Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______ Service Dog or Owners

Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______ Over 70yrs n/c________

Dog #3 – Dog’s Name: ______________________________ Dogs Age: ___________

Breed: ________________________________________Color: ______________________

Check one: Male $15.00_____ Neutered Male $10.00______ Service Dog or Owners

Female $15.00____Spayed Female $10.00______ Over 70yrs n/c________

Symptoms of rabies may include unexplained aggression, impaired locomotion, varying

degrees of paralysis, and extreme depression or viciousness. Individual animals maybe

affected in different ways. Some animals will display the well known “vicious” form, while

others, displaying the “dumb” form, will merely appear sick or dazed and become very

lethargic. Once an animal begins to show signs of rabies it is likely to die within 5 days.

Town Clerk Office Hours: Mondays 8:00am to 9:00pm – Wednesday 12:00pm to 7:00pm-

1st Sat of Month 8-11am

Town Clerk:

Karin Foley t

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It’s time to cut the clutter!

Join the Community fun at

Phillipstons Town Wide Yard Sale!

Saturday, May 9, 2015 $15 IS ALL IT TAKES - IT’S SO EASY!

Contribute to a good cause, clean out your clutter, & make some extra CA$H!

We will do all of the advertising for you!

Please contact Jennie at 978-790-9279 to list your address on the map.

Encourage neighbors to join, more homes = more customers on your street!

Maps to the different homes participating in the yard sale will be handed out for $1

each on the Common in Phillipston, in the center of town beginning at 7AM! Sponsored by the Friends of the Girl Scouts.

THIN MINT SPRINT!

5K run/walk to benefit the Phillipston Girl Scouts & the Templeton Food Pantry

Saturday, May 2nd

Registration begins at 8:30, race starts at 10:00

Phillipston Town Common

$20 entry fee for the race, Checks can be made payable to Troop 30908

T-shirts for the first 20 participants!

We are also collecting food for the Templeton Food Pantry the day of the race!

Please bring a donation & support this wonderful cause that helps so many in our area!

Need a form? Questions? Call, email, or text:

Jennie Chace: [email protected] or 978.790.9279

Melissa Kuehl: [email protected] or 508.344.3514