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Emma J. (Flemming) Smith Arsenault, "Emma Jane" as she was known by those who loved and cared for her, passed away January 22, 2012 at her home of natural causes. She was 97 years old. Born on August 15, 1914 in Lincoln, MA she was the oldest child of the late Gretchen M. (Pressler) Flemming and Charles L. Flemming. She spent her childhood in Northborough, MA, moved to Marlborough, MA, where she raised her family and in 1982 moved to Worcester, MA where she lived until her passing. She attended Northborough Public Schools and graduated from Northborough High School in 1932. Until very recently, she proudly attended the annual high school reunion. After graduation she attended Worcester Trade School where she studied hairdressing. She later owned and operated the Hollywood Beauty Salon in Marlborough until her retirement in 1982. She lived by her faith and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Marlborough until she moved to Worcester where she attended Burncoat Baptist Church and, more recently, Salem Covenant Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She loved children and was a volunteer teacher's aide at the Clark Street School in Worcester. She was a member of the National Grange, Eastern Star, and she sang with the Southborough Singers and Sweet Adelines in the 1940's and 50's. She enjoyed crocheting and made many gifts for her family and friends.

Emma is survived by her husband Edward F. Arsenault. Their 44th wedding anniversary was January 20, 2012. She leaves two sisters, Georgina "Vicki" Sanders of Florida, Dorothy May Dodd and her husband Eugene of Boylston, and her sister in law, Ruth Flemming of Westborough. She is predeceased by her two brothers, Irving "Linny" Flemming of Westborough and Charles L. Flemming, Jr. of California. She is survived by her son, Melvin I. Smith of Asheville, NC; her daughter, Pauline M. (Smith) (Lesage) Howe and her husband Lawrence of Marlborough MA; her step-children, Susanne Knorr of Cape Cod, Renee Arsenault of Wyoming, Cheryl Popiak of Grafton and Joseph Arsenault of Florida. She is predeceased by her son, Lincoln I. Smith. She leaves her grandchildren, Brenda L. (Lesage) DeGrenier and her husband Mark of Marlborough, MA, Raoul N. Lesage and his wife Jeannie of Florida and Gary M. Lesage of NC, her great grandchildren, Jeremiah A. DeGrenier, Amy L. DeGrenier and Mitchell D. DeGrenier, all of Marlborough, Eric P. Lesage and Samantha J. (Lesage) Berman and her husband Jeff of Florida; and her great-great grandson, Jeremiah C. DeGrenier. She also leaves many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Services will be private at the Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. In lieu of flowers, please consider Summit Elder Care, 277 E. Mountain St., Worcester, MA 01605 or the charity of your choice . For online condolences, please visit:

 

School News

Preliminary budget of the Northborough Southborough Schools power point

 

Algonquin Regional High School


Edline

Algonquin SAT Class Information

Visit the new Algonquin Hall of Fame website
1/23-1/27 Midterms
1/23 APTO Fundraiser at Romaines

1/27 End of Term 2

2/1, 2/2 MCAS Biology Retest

2/6 Extended Homeroom - Course Selection

2/6 8th Grade Course Selection Night, 7pm

2/9 College Panel - Junior Parents, 7:30am
2/9 APTO mtg, 7 pm library
click here for more information

2/16 Winter Concert, 7:30pm

2/20 - 2/24 February Vacation

2/29 MCAS - ELA Composition Retest

3/1 & 3/2 MCAS - ELA Retest

3/1 & 3/2 Winter Play

3/2 Mid-Point of 3rd Term

3/5 & 3/6 MCAS - Math Retest

3/10 SAT's @ARHS, 7:45 am

3/20, 3/21, 3/22 MCAS ELA

5/15, 5/16 MCAS Math

6/5, 6/6 MCAS Science

 

Wind Energy Survey

 

Altaeros Energies is a small business that is working towards a more efficient and economical source of wind energy for farmers and for members of rural communities. Its patent-pending airborne wind turbine is a more reliable source that is able harness higher altitudes winds that are 5x stronger than tower-mounted wind turbines can reach. Our company is currently funded through a US Department of Agriculture Rural Communities grant to support renewable energy innovation. With help from the University of Maine – Presque Isle, we have developed a short survey to gather the perspectives of members in rural communities on new wind turbine technologies. We would greatly appreciate your feedback so that we can continue to develop our product and improve the livelihoods in remote areas and farming communities.

 

The deadline to complete the survey is February 10, 2012 - http://www.umpi.maine.edu/cgi-bin/remark5/rws5.pl?FORM=windsurvey

 

Thank you for your time and help, and feel free to email us with any questions at info@altaerosenergies.com

 


USDA Rural Development Announces Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Notice of Funding Availability for 2012

 

USDA announced last Friday the Notification of Funding Availability for their annual REAP Program. Initiated as part of the Farm Bill in 2002, this program provides grants and loan guarantees for rural area agriculture and small business. Some highlights of this year's program include:

 

  • Program will support nationally approximately $12.5 million in budget authority for grants and $48.5 million for loan guarantees.

 

  • Grant offerings include funding for 25% of eligible costs for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; renewable energy feasibility studies; energy audits and renewable energy development assistance.

 

  • Loan Guarantees for eligible renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, either alone or in combination with a grant request.

 

  • USDA will allocate state funds from the overall budget – MDAR awaits state fund allocation information.           

 

  • USDA will also have a national pool of funds allocated for oversubscribed state pools - MDAR awaits National pool fund allocation information.           

 

  • Prioritizes  $20,000 and less grant and loan guarantee requests (total project costs of $80,000 or less).

 

  • Program overall has been cut to 60% of last year's funds -  the program has been oversubscribed every year and with reduced funding, this year will be very competitive.

 

  • Grant applications and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects will be accepted up to March 30, 2012.

 

  • Guaranteed loan only applications for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement projects will be accepted on a continuous basis, but to compete for Fiscal Year 2012 funding, complete applications must be submitted to the Agency by June 29, 2012.

 

  • Applications for renewable energy feasibility studies will be accepted up to March 30, 2012.

 

  • Energy audit and renewable energy development assistance grants will be accepted up to February 21, 2012.

 

For more information please see the attached Notice from the Federal Register and contact your local USDA Office to determine eligibility and learn about program details.

 

The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program may be providing limited grant writing assistance this year to farmers for REAP applications, with support from MDAR. Please fill out an application for possible grant writing support at - http://www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org/mfep/forms/grant_writing.php. If you have any questions, please contact Jess or Layla at (413)256-1607.

 

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS from the Town House

The Boad of Selectmen and Conservation Commission are requesting residents interested in filling the seat of the late Richard Upjohn to submit a cover letter and resume to the Board of Selectmen, 17 Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772
or via e-mail to selectmen@southboroughma.com

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER UNRETURNED CENSUS FORMS ARE OVERDUE.
Verified and signed 2012 Census Forms must be returned to the Town Clerk. Fairlure to do so shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in the removal from Town rolls. All Southborough residents must be accounted for regardless of age.

 

Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation Progress Report
Southborough Town Manager Legislation Master Draft - January 24, 2012

 

Precinct Changes: #10, 11, 12, 14 Cross Street; Newton Street Even Numbers West Side; and #99, 101, 103 Marlboro Road -- NOW PRECINCT #2.
#136, 150, 156, 158 Parkerville Road -- NOW PRECINCT #1.

2012 Political Calendar

The Southborough Rotary Club is looking for talented performers Grades 5-Adults to participate in the 12th Annual Talent Show, to be held Friday, March 2, 2012.  Try-outs will take place Monday, January 30th and Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30pm in the Trottier Middle School auditorium.  For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact either Ms. Bartolomei (rbartolomei@nsboro.k12.ma.us) or Ms. Nelson (mnelson@nsboro.k12.ma.us).

Southborough Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation Website

One winner of the 2011 Holiday Lights contest.

Sean Walsh picks up his Dunkin Donuts gift card. Thanks to all who made this a great event.  $185.00 will be donated to the Southborough food bank.  Get ready for next year's Southborough News Holiday Lights Contest. The biggest winner is the Southborough Food Pantry.

Pete's Historical Corner:

Lifelong Resident Pete has sent another interesting photo of old Southborough.

Foundation for MetroWest Gives $55K to 37 Food Pantries

 

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January 23, 2012 — Foundation for MetroWest recently announced that it has distributed $55,000 in grants to 37 food pantries throughout the region to provide needed winter assistance to MetroWest families.

“Food pantries and service organizations from around Massachusetts continue to face unprecedented challenges,” said Judith Salerno, executive director of Foundation for MetroWest. “The MetroWest region is no different and we are proud that we have been able to support area food pantries as they work to fulfill the growing number of requests by families to help put a balanced meal on their tables.”

MetroWest is loosely bounded by Routes 128 and 495 on the east and west, Route 2 on the north, and Route 109 on the south.

Receiving grants were the following:

·         A Place to Turn, Natick – $3,500.00

·         Acton Food Pantry of Community Supper, Inc., Acton – $1,500.00

·         Ashland Emergency Fund, Ashland – $2,000.00

·         Celebration International Church Food Pantry, Wayland – $1500.00

·         City of Marlborough Heat & Eat Program, Marlborough – $2,000.00

·         Curtis Family Diner, Framingham – $1,000.00

·         Daily Bread Food Pantry, Milford – $2,000.00

·         Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham – $1,000.00

·         Grandma's Pantry, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Holliston Pantry Shelf, Holliston – $1,000.00

·         Hope Worldwide, Framingham – $1,500.00

·         Hudson Community Food Pantry, Hudson – $3,000.00

·         JF & CS Family Table, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry, Lexington – $500.00

·         Lucy & Joe's Food Pantry for Frail Elders, Framingham – $1,000.00

·         Marlborough Community Cupboard, Marlborough – $1,000.00

·         Maynard Food Pantry, Maynard – $2,500.00

·         Medfield Food Cupboard, Medfield – $500.00

·         Medway Food Pantry/Housing Authority, Medway – $1,000.00

·         Medway Village Food Pantry, Medway – $1,000.00

·         Middlesex Human Service Agency - Bristol Lodge, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry, Millis – $1,000.00

·         Natick Service Council, Natick – $3,000.00

·         Needham Community Council, Needham – $1,000.00

·         Open Table - Concord, Concord – $2,500.00

·         Open Table - Maynard, Maynard – $1,000.00

·         Project Just Because , Hopkinton – $2,000.00

·         Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Salvation Army Food Pantry Waltham, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         St. Bridget's Food Pantry, Framingham – $3,500.00

·         Stow Food Pantry, Stow – $1,500.00

·         Sudbury Community Food Pantry, Sudbury – $3,000.00

·         United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry, Southborough – $500.00

·         Walpole Community Food Pantry, Walpole – $1,000.00

·         Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley – $500.00

·         Westborough Food Pantry, Westborough – $1,000.00

·         Westwood Council on Aging, Westwood – $1,000.00

In 2011 the Foundation for MetroWest distributed approximately $600K throughout the region and has distributed more than $6.5 M since its inception in 1995.

 

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

ARHS Sports
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
4:30pm  Swimming / Diving: Varsity Triangular Tyngsborough vs. Tantasqua Reg. @ Tantasqua Reg. High School
 
5:00pm  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Wachusett Regional @ Wachusett Reg. High School
boys and girls
6:00pm  Ice Hockey:Boys Varsity Game vs. Marian @ North Star Rink
 
6:30pm  Wrestling: Varsity Meet vs. Hudson Public Schools @ Hudson High School
 
7:00pm  Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Marlborough High School @ New England Academy of Gymnastics
 
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
3:00pm  Alpine Ski: Varsity Meet vs. CMCSL @ Ski Ward Ski Area
 
Friday, Jan 27, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
3:30pm  Basketball:Boys JV Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
3:30pm  Ice Hockey:Boys JV Game vs. Hudson Public Schools @ North Star Rink
 
4:00pm  Basketball:Girls JV Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
5:00pm  Basketball:Boys Freshman Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
5:30pm  Basketball:Girls Varsity Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
6:30pm  Basketball:Girls Freshman Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
7:00pm  Basketball:Boys Varsity Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
9:00am  Wrestling: Varsity Tournament vs. Methuen @ Methuen High School
 
9:30am  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Fitchburg, Milford, North Middlesex Regional, Shrewsbury, Wachusett Regional @ Reggie Lewis Track Center
MSTCA Coaches Invitational bo...
11:00am  Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Hudson Public Schools @ Hudson High School
 
11:30am  Ice Hockey:Girls Varsity Game vs. Gardner High School @ Wallace Civic Center - Gaetz Arena
 
Sunday, Jan 29, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
9:30am  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Fitchburg, Milford, North Middlesex Regional, Shrewsbury, Wachusett Regional @ Reggie Lewis Track Center
MSTCA Elite

 

AVRTHS Sports
Wednesday 1/25
Thursday 1/26
Friday 1/27
Saturday 1/28
Sunday 1/29

 

Budding Naturalists: Winter Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs
Sponsored by Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary


Thu, Jan 26, 2012 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Instructor: Janey Fryer - Teacher Naturalist
Audience: Adult/Child (suitable for children ages 3 - 5 yrs)
Fee: Adults $8.50m / $10.00nm, Children $8.50m / $10.00nm

Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure including animal tracks, furry creatures and much more. During each program and short guided walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs.


Registration is required.

Register by mail: program registration form. (PDF 66K)
Register by phone: with a credit card by calling (508) 655-2296.
For your own security, DO NOT send credit card information via email.
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
280 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-2296
broadmoor@massaudubon.org

Last Day to Buy Tickets is January 31, 2012

Southborough Gardeners would like to thank the following local businesses for their contribution toward our annual wreath hanging tradition.  With your help, for our 27th year, we were able to hang almost 100 wreaths.  We appreciate your support and wish you all the best in 2012.

 

Southborough House of Pizza

Knights of Columbus, Council 119

Kidsborough

Lamy Insurance Agency, Inc.

Wee Care of Little People

Southborough Dental Associates

Falconi Brothers, Inc.

Marlborough Savings Bank

Fabric Cleaners

Village Mane

William S. Drowne Insurance Agency, Inc.

Saxony II Barber Shop

 

 

 

River's Edge Players


 
Steel Magnolias
 

Friday, January 27th, 7:30 pm

Saturday, January 28th, 7:30 pm

Sunday, January 29th, 2 pm

Hudson Town Hall
78 Main St, Hudson, MA 

Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors

Purchase in advance online or by phone and save $1!

Members receive an additional $1 discount when purchasing in advance.

 Click here for more information  


Click here to order tickets online


Order tickets by phone: 978-562-1646
upwitharts.org 

 

*Tickets will also be available at the door*

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS

is presented through special arrangement with
Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

  
 
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Alzheimer Advocacy Action Day
Let's make quality care a reality for ALL!
 
Alzheimer Advocacy Action Day is only two weeks away, and we need your voice!

Please join me on Tuesday, February 7 at the State House in Boston and help us to secure quality care for all with Alzheimer's and related dementias in long-term care and to make Alzheimer's a priority for Governor Patrick and the Massachusetts legislature.

 
Enjoy morning coffee with us, hear a legislative briefing, and then visit with your state senators and representatives.

Advocacy Action Day is our day to be heard on Beacon Hill. Can you help us ensure its success? Come share your stories and help lawmakers "put a face on Alzheimer's." Click here to RSVP today.  Your presence can make all the difference.
Jim's Signature
Jim Wessler
President/CEO
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter

Alzheimer Advocacy Action Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Massachusetts State House, Boston 
 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon    Program and Legislative Visits 
 
Register now! 

 
Free and Open to the Public
 

The Annual Wick Choral Festival

St. Mark's School

Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, 2012

7 PM in the Class of 1945 Hall

Friday at 7pm*

St. Mark's School Cat's Meow and Octet

Pomfret School Griff Tones

Wheeler School 18 Wheelers

Noble and Greenough School Greensleeves and Nobleonians

 

Trinity College Accidentals

 

Saturday at 7pm*

St. Mark's School Cat's Meow and Octet

Middlesex MXolydians, Bateman's Bullfrogs, and Small Chorus

BB&N Knightingales and Voices of the Knight

 

Bates College Crosstones

 

*Festival schedule is subject to changes/additions

 

The Wick Festival is St. Mark’s annual invitational a cappella pop festival. The event is FREE and open to the public. The Class of 1945 Hall in the Center for the Arts is handicapped accessible. Parking is available adjacent to the Hall and in designated lots throughout the campus.

 

Additional information is available at www.stmarksschool.org

Space Weather News for Jan. 24, 2012
http://spaceweather.com

CME IMPACT: As predicted by analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Jan. 24 at ~1500 UT (10 am EST).  A geomagnetic storm is brewing in the aftermath of the impact, but as this alert is being written it is too soon to say how weak or strong the storm might be.  High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras after local nightfall; the hours around local midnight are often best for seeing the Northern Lights.  Chances for a good display favor observers in northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Alaska, and possibly northern tier US states such as Maine, Wisconsin and Minnesota.  Check http://spaceweather.com for updates.

SPACE WEATHER ALERTS: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are in progress? Storm alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
 

   SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

  DAILY LOG

 

Tuesday 1/17/12

 

01:32 ASSisT POLICE OR OTHER AGENCY TURNPIKE RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF KANE

    A29  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

   

07:44 GOOD INTENT CALL MARLBORO RD 

    E22  LT PELTIER      FF AMENDOLA

    E23  FF FRANKS       FF SHANAHAN

 

09:06 EMS CALL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF FRANKS       FF MARTINS

 

10:00 PROPANE INSPECTION BURNETT RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT WINCHESTER ST 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

13:36 ILLEGAL BURN PINE HILL RD 

    C30 

 

15:02 ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PARKERVILLE RD 

    E22 

    T21 

 

Wednesday 1/18/12

 

09:55 PLAN REVIEW - COMMERCIAL TURNPIKE RD 

    C3   CAPT MAURO

 

14:00 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT OLD HARRY RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

14:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT LATISQUAMA RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

15:50 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE DETECTOR BARN LN 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

16:00 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL BOSTON RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

    T21  FF KANE         FF NAVAROLI

 

17:49 EMS CALL BLUEBERRY LN 

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF KANE

    C30  FF RICE

 

18:28 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD

    A29  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

  

Thursday 1/19/12

 

00:49 M/A GIVEN CENTRAL ST  MIL

    C30  FF NAVAROLI

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE         FF KANE

 

Friday 1/20/12

 

10:05 TRAINING - FIRE MAIN ST 

    HQ4  FF ASPESI       FF ROACH        FF WILLS

 

10:31 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL MARLBORO RD 

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

    T21  FF ROACH        FF WILLS

 

11:02 GOOD INTENT CALL LOVERS LN  and  LYNBROOK RD

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

 

19:54 EMS CALL JOHN MATTHEWS RD 

    A28  EMT GLECKEL     FF WILLS        FF ROACH

    C30  FF ASPESI

   

Saturday 1/21/12

 

12:03 HAZARDOUS CONDITION BOSTON RD 

    C30  CAPT MAURO

 

13:22 SMOKE DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT BREAKNECK HILL RD 

    T21  CAPT MAURO      FF NAVAROLI

 

14:18 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 495 SOUTH, SOUTH OF SIMARANO DR

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

    E23  CAPT MAURO      FF NAVAROLI

 

16:49 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES FRUIT ST  HOP

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

 

20:16 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL MIDDLE RD 

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

    T21  CAPT MAURO      FF PIERCE

 

Sunday 1/22/12

 

19:17 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, OTHER PINE HILL DR 

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF WILLS        FF ROACH

    T21  FF NAVAROLI     FF STRONG

 

20:27 M/A GIVEN LINDEN ST BERLIN

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF NAVAROLI     FF ROACH        FF WILLS

    SC1  FF STRONG       EMT GLECKEL

 

Monday 1/23/12

 

10:00 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT MIDDLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

 

 

13:04 CO DETECTOR ACTIVATION, NO CO LEDGE HILL RD 

    A28  FF NEAL         FF STRONG

    E23  LT DANO         FF KANE

 

13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR, RESALE CORDAVILLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

Fri. 01/20/12:
0033 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road at Central Street. The vehicle had left the roadway, and landed in a ditch. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.
0412 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Willow Street business.
0542 hrs- A Ward Road resident reported that their Golden Retriever was lost. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and officers checked the area.
0718 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Parkerville Road near Skylar Drive. The vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree, but no injuries were reported from the scene.
0745 hrs- A motorist reported that the lights at Southville Road and Cordaville Road were not functioning. DPW and National Grid were notified and responded to the scene.
0854 hrs- Westborough Police notified Southborough Police that they had received a report of a white pick-up truck operating erratically, while heading west into Southborough on Turnpike Road. The reporting party stated the pick-up’s windshield was covered in snow, giving the driver a very limited view of the roadway. Officers responded to Turnpike Road, but the vehicle had left the area prior to their arrival.
0937 hrs- Officers attempted to serve a Restraining Order to a Turnpike Road resident.
1102 hrs- Officers responded with the SFD for a report of smoke in the area of Lover’s Lane.
1143 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
1213 hrs- Westborough Police advised that they had received a report of an erratic motorist leaving their town and heading into Southborough (via Turnpike Road). Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Advised that it was possible the vehicle had turned onto Route 495. Mass. State Police were notified of the report.
1314 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a large tree limb lying across power lines in front of Fay School on Main Street. Officers responded and advised dispatch to contact National Grid to respond to the scene.
1406 hrs- A resident of High Street reported a problem with vehicles speeding on the road. A log entry was made of the complaint, and High Street will be added to the department’s requested radar patrol list.
1524 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Breakneck Hill Road. The vehicle had slid off the roadway, but no injuries were reported from the scene.
1621 hrs- A resident of Turnpike Road was served a Restraining Order by Southborough Police.
1835 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.
1846 hrs- Officer investigated an abandoned 911 call from St. Mark’s School grounds.
1901 hrs- A resident of Latisquama Road reported an attempted fraud through a Craigslist transaction. The responding officer took a report and the information has been forwarded to the Detective.
1954 hrs- A medical was reported at a John Matthews Road residence.
1956 hrs- Southborough Police was notified that there would be an attempted repossession of a vehicle from a Boston Road residence.
2329 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a leaking fire hydrant in front of a Turnpike Road business. The hydrant was located and the Water Department was notified.

Sat. 01/21/12:
0312 hrs- Holliston Police requested the assistance of Southborough Police in the investigation of a hit & run that had occurred in their town. A vehicle matching the description that belonged to a School Street resident was checked for possible damage. Responding officers reported that there was no damage to the vehicle. HPD was notified.
0528 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.
0651 hrs- DPW was called out to sand and salt the slippery roadways.
0751 hrs- Southborough officers assisted Framingham Police with a two car, motor vehicle accident that had occurred in their town at the town line (on Turnpike Road).
1307 hrs- Officers responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on Red Gate Lane. The owner of the vehicle was located, and the vehicle was removed from the road.
1418 hrs- Southborough officers responded with the Mass. State Police to 495 Southbound for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. State Police advised that they were all set once on scene.
2343 hrs- ARRESTED: Vinicius Zouain of Garden Road, Natick, MA. Mr. Zouain was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Speeding. A passenger in Mr. Zouain’s vehicle was placed into Protective Custody due to alcohol intoxication.

Sun. 01/22/12:
0859 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Jacobs Lane residence.
1054 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wildwood Drive residence.
1201 hrs- A Southborough Police officer, who was on a detail on Parmenter Road, reported a black SUV illegally passing other vehicles in the area. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
1203 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Carriage Hill Circle residence.
1243 hrs- A resident of Red Gate Lane reported a stray dog in the woods near their home. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
1728 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Sears Road residence.
1802 hrs- A resident of Clifford Road reported that a person in a silver, Volkswagon Bug had just tried to deliver them a pizza. The vehicle had left the scene prior to the responding officer’s arrival.
2255 hrs- ARRESTED: Samuel Shannon of Hardwick Road, Ashland, MA. Mr. Shannon was charged with Operating Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor, Marked Lanes Violations, and No License in Possession.

 

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

ARHS Sports
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
3:30pm  Swimming / Diving: Varsity Quad Wachusett Regional, Westborough High School vs. Bromfield @ Atkinson Pool
 
4:00pm  Basketball:Girls Freshman Game vs. Milford @ Algonquin Regional High School Gym A
 
4:00pm  Basketball:Boys Freshman Game vs. Milford @ Milford High School
 
5:30pm  Basketball:Girls JV Game vs. Milford @ Algonquin Regional High School Gym A
 
5:30pm  Basketball:Boys JV Game vs. Milford @ Milford High School
 
7:00pm  Basketball:Girls Varsity Game vs. Milford @ Algonquin Regional High School Gym A
 
7:00pm  Basketball:Boys Varsity Game vs. Milford @ Milford High School
 
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
4:30pm  Swimming / Diving: Varsity Triangular Tyngsborough vs. Tantasqua Reg. @ Tantasqua Reg. High School
 
5:00pm  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Wachusett Regional @ Wachusett Reg. High School
boys and girls
6:00pm  Ice Hockey:Boys Varsity Game vs. Marian @ North Star Rink
 
6:30pm  Wrestling: Varsity Meet vs. Hudson Public Schools @ Hudson High School
 
7:00pm  Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Marlborough High School @ New England Academy of Gymnastics
 
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
3:00pm  Alpine Ski: Varsity Meet vs. CMCSL @ Ski Ward Ski Area
 
Friday, Jan 27, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
3:30pm  Basketball:Boys JV Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
3:30pm  Ice Hockey:Boys JV Game vs. Hudson Public Schools @ North Star Rink
 
4:00pm  Basketball:Girls JV Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
5:00pm  Basketball:Boys Freshman Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
5:30pm  Basketball:Girls Varsity Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
6:30pm  Basketball:Girls Freshman Game vs. Westborough High School @ Algonquin Regional High School
 
7:00pm  Basketball:Boys Varsity Game vs. Westborough High School @ Westborough High School
 
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
09:00am  Wrestling: Varsity Tournament vs. Methuen @ Methuen High School
 
09:30am  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Fitchburg, Milford, North Middlesex Regional, Shrewsbury, Wachusett Regional @ Reggie Lewis Track Center
MSTCA Coaches Invitational bo...
11:00am  Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Hudson Public Schools @ Hudson High School
 
11:30am  Ice Hockey:Girls Varsity Game vs. Gardner High School @ Wallace Civic Center - Gaetz Arena
 
Sunday, Jan 29, 2012  
Time Event Details Comments
09:30am  Indoor Track: Varsity Meet vs. Fitchburg, Milford, North Middlesex Regional, Shrewsbury, Wachusett Regional @ Reggie Lewis Track Center
MSTCA Elite

 

Tuesday 1/24
Wednesday 1/25
Thursday 1/26
Friday 1/27
Saturday 1/28
Enjoying the Opening of the Skate Rink

 

Dear Friends,

 

The Southborough Firefighters will be conducting a telephone fundraising drive beginning the week of January 23rd.  This effort enables us to provide financial assistance for charitable organizations and community activities.  It also allows us to give college scholarships to deserving students, and provides relief for sick and injured firefighters. 

 

Should you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, do not hesitate to call us at the fire station.  On behalf of the entire membership, please accept my sincerest thanks for your continued support. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Joseph E. Hubley

 

Joseph E. Hubley

President

Southborough Permanent Firefighters Association

IAFF Local 3129

 

 

Save the Date: March 24, 2012

3rd Annual Wine Tasting Event St. Matthew Parish

Mark your calendars and watch for future announcementsabout ticket sales. If you would like to be part of thecommittee putting this event together, please join usWednesday, January 25 at the Parish Center at 7:00pm. We’dlove to have you join us in supporting the St. MatthewScholarship Fundraiser. New ideas and extra handsare always welcome.

 

Southborough Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts

Scout Sunday, Ecumenical Service

February 5, 2012 at 1:00pm

St. Matthew Church

Scout Sunday is a day to celebrate the founding of the Boy

Scouts of America and allow scouts to live out their Duty to

God, which they pledge each week. This is part of the core

values that strengthen youth character and their family

community in faith. In observance of this day all

Southborough Scouts are invited to attend this Ecumenical

Service which will be hosted by Father Flynn. Refreshments

will be served in the parish center immediately following the service.

Space Weather News for Jan. 23, 2012
http://spaceweather.com

INCOMING CME: Big sunspot 1402 erupted on Jan. 23rd, producing a strong M9-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME).  Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab say the CME should reach Earth on Jan. 24th at 14:18 UT (+/- 7 hr) and Mars a little more than a day later.  Strong geomagnetic storms are possible when the cloud reaches Earth.  Our magnetic field is still reverberating from a CME impact on Jan. 22nd, so another blow could spark impressive auroras at high latitudes.  Sky watchers in northern Europe, Canada, Alaska, and northern-tier US states such as the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin should be alert for Northern Lights.

DON'T MISS THE STORM: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are in progress? Storm alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
 

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

Southborough Knights of Columbus Council #119

Sponsoring a Youth Free Throw Championship

Friday, January 27, 2012, 6-7:30pm

All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2012 K of C Free Throw Championship. The Southborough Competition will be held at the Trottier Middle School on January 27 from 6:00-7:30pm. Winners will advance to district, regional and state competitions during February, March, and April. Entry forms are available at the church entrance, which you can complete in advance and bring to competition or register the day of the event. Older students, who would like to volunteer with registration, scoring, etc..,

can contact Jim Sullivan at 774-217-9374.

TRi-Meet

David Wrin goes after an opponent. (Photos by Kat Wrin)

Algonquin Wrestling hosted a tri-meet on Saturday.  Driving through the snow to wrestle were Westfield and Lincoln-Sudbury.

 

Algonquin won the first match against Westfield with a score of 50-28.Winning by pins were Zach Marcoulier, Carter Guzzi, Kevin Schultz, Mike ryan, Albert Marsocci and James Officer.  Joe Cozzolino and Alex Mazzola won by major decision.  

 

In the second match, Lincoln -Sudbury defeated Algonquin with a score of 46 to 24.  Carter guzzi and Mike Ryan pinned their opponents while Zach Marcoulier and Albert Marsocci won by major decision.

 

Algonquin will travel to Hudson on Wednesday.


 

Albert Marsocci

Alex Mazzola

Carter Guzzi

James Officer

Joe Cozzolino

Kevin Schultz

Mike Ryan

Zach Marcoulier

 

Congratulations to Southborough's Korey Dropkin winner of a Bronze Medal

 

Korey Dropkin (Southborough, Mass.) paired with Russia’s Marina Verenich to earn the bronze medal in the curling mixed NOC doubles event today to close out the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The duo earned a 6-5 win over a pair from Japan/Korea.

 

Team USA finished the games with 10 medals, including three golds, three silvers and four bronzes.

 

Team USA closes 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games with 10 medals

INNSBRUCK, Austria - The first Winter Youth Olympic Games drew to a close today following 10 days of competition between 1,059 athletes representing 70 nations. The Games, which featured 15 disciplines across all seven sports on the Olympic program, saw Team USA collect 10 medals, including three golds, three silvers and four bronzes.

While the 57 members of the 2012 U.S. Youth Olympic Team enjoyed athletic accomplishments, they also participated in a robust Culture & Education Program that fostered interaction between countries.

"Our hats go off to the Innsbruck 2012 Youth Olympic Games organizers," said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun. "Their thoughtful planning and execution allowed athletes from all over the world to come together to compete and grow. These Games provided a great launching pad to help propel our young athletes to the next level."

"I'm proud of our entire delegation," said Todd Allison, chef de mission for Team USA. "In addition to pouring their hearts out on the ice and snow, our athletes truly embraced the spirit of the Winter Youth Olympic Games and Olympism. They have been great supporters of the Culture & Education Program and made friends from around the world."

Team USA competed in 49 of the 63 medal events, earning 55 top-20 finishes, 35 of which were top-10 results and 21 of which were in the top five.

Snowboarder Ben Ferguson (Bend, Ore.) was the most decorated U.S. athlete of the Games, earning both gold in the halfpipe and silver in slopestyle. Fellow snowboarder Arielle Gold (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) joined Ferguson as a multi-medalist, capturing silver in both the halfpipe and slopestyle competitions.

"It's been a great experience to compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck," said Ferguson. "The event was very well run and we've all had a really good time making friends and competing on the world stage - this will definitely help prepare all of us for future competitions."

Also earning multiple medals were lugers Ty Andersen (Alpine, Utah) and Pat Edmunds (Park City, Utah). The pair garnered bronze in doubles, then helped the mixed relay team to gold.

For Team USA highlights, click here.

U.S. Medals (10)
Gold (3)
Jordan Bauth, figure skating mixed NOC team (1/21)
Mixed Relay Team (Ty Andersen, Summer Britcher, Pat Edmunds, Tucker West), luge (1/17)
Ben Ferguson, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

Silver (3)
Arielle Gold, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)
Ben Ferguson, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)
Arielle Gold, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

Bronze (4)
Korey Dropkin, curling mixed NOC doubles (1/22)
Mixed Relay Team (Patrick Caldwell, Sean Doherty, Anna Kubek, Heather Mooney), biathlon/cross country (1/21)
Ty Anderson/Pat Edmunds, luge doubles (1/16)
Aaron Blunck, freestyle skiing halfpipe (1/15)

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