Northborough People: Clem Lanza, Wooden Pen Maker

NORTHBOROUGH, MA—Clem Lanza first used a lathe when he was in high school, enjoyed it, and years later had an opportunity to make a pen at a woodworking show and gave it to his wife.

Lanza, 66, has lived in Northborough since he married his wife in 1996, has always been a woodworker. But for the past two years, he's focused on making wooden pens.

"I have made a few dozen," said Lanza, "which some I have contributed to Breast Cancer Awareness and to my local church for a charity. They range from $30 to $80 each, they make great gifts for birthdays, graduations etc...it's something they will have forever. I enjoy making these opposed to other woodworking items because it is different and allows me more creativity."

Lanza has also been tying fishing flies for 55 years.

"Northborogh has good school systems, we have great neighbors, and the location is perfect," he explains when asked why he lives here.

Anyone can contact Lanza at 508-393-7452 if they are interested in buying any or looking at the different styles of pens.

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