*Linda Hubley Editor and Photographer * Chris Wraight -
Photographer * Carol Willoughby - Photographer*
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February 10, 2013 - As the sun set tonight it marks the final
update for the traditional Southborough News Website. After six years,
the site will be updating only on the southboroughnews
page and the southboronews
will be used for fast updates of events or notices. It has been a
pleasure to have developed and shared the Southborough News traditional
website with everyone. I hope everyone had enjoyed it. The site
will remain up through 2014 but will not be updated. So look it over,
check out the archives and other links but please look for current updates
on facebook and twitter. You can still send notices of events,
meetings and photos and they will be put on the facebook and twitter sites.
Thank you
so much for reading the Southborough News!!
Linda
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Don't forget to check out Chris's photos. He will be
putting them up on the southboroughnews.com facebook page
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MEMA POSTS ROOF COLLAPSE & STORM DRAIN
SAFETY INFORMATION
Snow Buildup & Subsequent Heavy
Rain Can Present Dangers
FRAMINGHAM, MA –
“With the threat of approaching rain, dry, fluffy snow piled on roofs
can act as a sponge, absorbing any additional sleet and rain, adding
weight and stress to structures if not cleared.” states Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Kurt Schwartz. “Flat,
commercial roofs are most susceptible if they are not draining
properly. Additionally, MEMA encourages citizens to clear storm drains
in their neighborhoods to minimize local flooding problems from this
run-off.”
In many cases, roof ice dams can form causing water build-up, leading to
interior damage. To minimize the risk of over-stressing a building roof
due to accumulated or drifting snow:
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Be on the alert for large accumulating snow build-up or
snowdrifts on your roofs.
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If roof snow can be removed, from the ground, with the use
of a snow rake (available at most hardware stores), do so. Use caution,
as metal snow rakes conduct electricity if they come into contact with a
power line.
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Try to avoid working from ladders, as ladder rungs tend to
ice up. Snow and ice collect on boot soles, and metal ladders.
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Flat roofs can be shoveled clear, but only if it is
determined that the roof is safe to stand upon. Exercise care when on
the roof to avoid potentially dangerous falls.
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Flat roof drainage systems should be kept clear to
minimize the risk of excess roof ponding in the event of subsequent
heavy rainfall or melting.
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Large icicles can form on roof overhangs, but do not
necessarily mean ice damming is occurring. Icicles overhanging doorways
and walkways can be dangerous and should be carefully removed.
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All of the mentioned actions should only be performed by
able-bodied adults, as the snow is heavy, and roofs and other surfaces
may be slippery. Protective headgear and eye protection is recommended.
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February 10, 2013 - Have a seat. Looks like an active
weather pattern at least for the next week.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY.
* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND SOUTHWEST
MASSACHUSETTS.
* HAZARD TYPES...FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET.
* ACCUMULATIONS...ICE ACCUMULATION LESS THAN ONE TENTH OF AN
INCH.
* TIMING...AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN DEVELOPING AFTER 6 AM...THEN
CHANGING TO RAIN AFTER 10 AM.
* IMPACTS...A LIGHT GLAZE WILL MAKE UNTREATED ROADS SLIPPERY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD MAKE DRIVING AND
WALKING DIFFICULT...BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE...ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS
AND SIDEWALKS. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS
NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE
SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY DEVELOP.
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Voices of Light
On Sunday, March 3rd at 3:30 pm, Assabet Valley Mastersingers
with orchestral accompaniment will present a highly unusual concert at St.
Mark’s School in Southborough. Voices of Light will merge the
legendary silent film masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc
(Carl Dreyer) with live performance of a sensational oratorio by
award-winning composer Richard Einhorn. The 1928 film was lost and not
rediscovered until the 1980’s, when the composer began work on his music,
later premiered in 1994. The original screenplay is drawn from actual
trial transcripts and compresses the action into one very intensely
emotional day, using extreme close-ups and extreme camera angles to
extraordinary effect. Einhorn’s music accompanying the silent film draws
from various ancient writings and correspondence that Joan had dictated to a
scribe, altogether creating a starkly compelling experience.
The Mastersingers chorus will be joined by four stellar vocal soloists
(soprano Jean Danton, mezzo Jacque Wilson, tenor William Hite, and baritone
Robert Honeysucker), orchestra, and the renowned Worcester Children’s Chorus
(Jennifer Kane, Director)—all under the baton of AVM Artistic Director
Robert P. Eaton. Voices of Light has been received with much
enthusiasm across the nation.
Boston College Fine Arts Professor, Documentary Film-maker, and Film Studies
Program Director John J. Michalczyk will present a pre-concert lecture at
2:40 pm in the concert hall, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Dr.
Michalczyk’s documentaries have explored issues of moral courage,
discrimination, war and peace, with the aim of giving voice to those working
for peaceful resolution and greater understanding in many parts of the
world.
The auditorium at St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Road (Route 85) in
Southborough is accessible to the physically challenged. Primary parking
will be at Woodward School, 28 Cordaville Road (Route 85) with a free
shuttle service. Assistive listening systems, courtesy of Crossroads
Community Foundation, are available at all concerts for use by hearing
impaired audience members. Large print programs will be offered to those
desiring enhanced readability.
Concert tickets may be purchased at Robinson Music Company,
Westborough; Shattuck’s Pharmacy, Northborough; Shrewsbury Federal Credit
Union, Shrewsbury; English Garden Florist, Southborough; Robinson’s
Hardware in Hudson; and both Joy-Den Jewelers and Main Street Café in
Marlborough. Tickets are priced at $25 (twenty-five) general and $20
(twenty) for students and senior citizens and are also available through the
AVM website (below). Advance purchases made at the retail outlets may be
discounted by $3 each. If tickets are not sold out, at-the-door prices
will be reduced by $3 for WGBH members.
For further information call (978) 562-9838 or reference
www.avmsingers.org. Partial funding for the Assabet Valley
Mastersingers, a non-profit organization, has been provided by the Avidia
Bank Charitable Foundation and by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through
local Arts Councils.
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The Southborough News thanks our
advertisers
that have stayed with us practically
from the beginning
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Looking for that great present? Get a gift of dance for
someone special. Celebrating over 35 years of dance and close to
Southborough. They offer a Performance Company, Art Classes, Summer programs
and camps many types of dance classes.
Annemarie's Dance Centre
111
Cherry Street
Ashland, MA
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Fitzgerald's General Store - 110 Southville Road
- Southborough -
Beer/wine/cigars/propane
gas/groceries/ATM/Breakfast/Lunch/Gourmet coffee |
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Southborough Veterinary Hospital - 78 Deerfoot
Road- Southborough, MA
Friendly, professional staff that cares for your pets.
Grooming and Boarding available. |
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Every Body Balance - 155 Boston Road -
Southborough, MA
Pilates, strength and flexibility
yoga, core conditioning and more
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Emergency, cosmetic, family friendly dentistry with two offices
conveniently located in Southborough and Marlboro |
   
Gulbankian Farms Garden Center & Florist Shop
40 Mt. Vickery Road/Route 85
Southborough, MA
Flowers for all occasions, Stonewall Kitchen, soaps, wind chimes,
cards, baskets and more. |
Terry @ Appy View Farm
Pet sitting at its finest. Highly experienced with nearly every type
of pet or livestock. Personal care for your favorite pet. |
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Thinking of updating or using that
basement for a finished room but think it's too dark and dreary?
How about cutting in new windows or doors? Give Fred Mabardy a
call for concrete cutting. |
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Southboro Auto Tech located at 145
Boston Road, Route 30 in Southborough, MA services vehicles for Oil Change
and Lube, AC and Heating Repair, Brake Repair and Fuel Injection Repair.
Call (508) 481-0959 Car inspection station. |
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 As
the snow melts you will want to take your car to
Choice Car Wash
Route 30
155A Boston Road
Southboro, MA 01772
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Thanks to HopNews which got me started with the Southborough News
http://www.hopkintonnews.com/index.html |
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Special
Announcement
The traditional Southborough News website will
cease to be updated, Saturday, February 9, 2013. I have struggled the past
several months coming to this decision but as my computer and the software
to update the website have aged, it made it a bit easier to make that
decision.
I started the Southborough News six years ago
when there were no other online news sources in Southborough. The
Southborough News was the original online source for Southborough. It became
an immediate hit. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful
people and attending awesome events while also covering the mundane of
meetings. It was fashioned after the
www.Hopnews.com
that is run by Bob Falcione and covers events and news of Hopkinton.
The Southborough News traditional website took
two or more hours each night to update. The website will remain up through
May of 2014 but not updated. I will be revamping some of the links and
archives to make pages load faster. In lieu of the website, I will continue
to update the Southborough News
and
pages as events or news comes in. Chris Wraight has offered to continue
sending in sports photos for those two sources. Everyone is still welcome
to send their announcements of events, meetings and workshops or a photo or
two and I will update via the Facebook and twitter pages.
This was a major decision in my life to end the
website updates, but it will allow me to spend more time with my family. I
want to thank everyone that has ever accessed the Southborough News,
participated in any of the contests and/or have submitted items to be
included in the daily update of the Southborough News. It was a fun
adventure and hopefully for all a very informative media.
Thank you to all and have a great year!!!
Linda Hubley
Editor and photographer
Southborough News
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Storm Updates |
Southville Road Blizzard of 2013 |
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Winter Weather Service Advisory
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MBTA Service Will Remain Suspended on All Modes Through
Saturday, February 9, 2013.
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Logan
International Airport expects to reopen runways around 11:00 PM tonight,
Outbound travelers for Sunday should call their air carriers. |
UPDATE: Amtrak Cancels New
York - Boston Service for Saturday, Feb. 9
Crews continue to clear tracks of snow and
downed trees from winter storm; Trains operating
New York - Washington
Saturday, Feb,. 9
10:25 am ET
Amtrak is canceling all service
between New York and Boston for Saturday, Feb.
9. In addition, Springfield Shuttle service (New
Haven, Conn. - Springfield, Mass.) is canceled
today. Downeaster service (Brunswick, Maine -
Boston) is to be determined.
Amtrak crews have been working through the night
and this morning continue to clear track of snow
and downed trees as well as making necessary
repairs to restore train operations following
the severe winter storm that impacted the
Northeast. Also, ridership counts are low as
road conditions make travel to stations
difficult.
Amtrak is operating Northeast Corridor services
between New York and Washington, Empire Service
between New York and Albany and Keystone Service
between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Passengers should check Amtrak.com or call 800-
USA-RAIL for additional information.
Information about Amtrak service for Sunday,
Feb. 10 will be made available later today.
Passengers who have paid but choose not to
travel due to this service disruption can
receive a refund or a voucher for future travel.
Some tickets booked online that have not yet
been printed can be modified or canceled on
Amtrak.com or by using the free Amtrak mobile
app.
To be notified of major service disruptions
resulting in delays of 60 minutes or more to
multiple trains on the Northeast Corridor,
follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter.
Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This
information is correct as of the above time and
date. Information is subject to change as
conditions warrant. Passengers are encouraged to
call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com/alerts for
Service Alerts and Passenger Notices. Schedule
information and train status updates are
available at the Amtrak.com home page.
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From Southborough Police Facebook page:
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The Governor has announced that the travel ban will be lifted at 4 pm today. We encourage anyone that plans on driving after the ban is lifted, to please use extreme caution on the roadways. High snow banks cause low visibility, and a lot of children will be out playing in the snow throughout the day. Please be safe out there!
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Travel ban will be lifted today at 1600 hours (4:00 PM) Roads especially secondary roads are very
narrow, intersections are messy with snow, watch for people who dump their snow in the roads
(which by the way is not legal)
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Boy dies from CO in running car while Dad shovels.
http://www.wcvb.com/weather/Boy-dies-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-while-shoveling-with-dad/-/9850416/18480964/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/13pqje9/-/index.html?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=wcvb%2Bchannel%2B5%2Bboston
Do not run your car when the tailpipe looks like this:
Also
Keep those Vents Clear
reprinted from Southborough Fire December 24, 2008 -
***** In order to keep your family safe from the effects of CARBON
MONOXIDE poisoning, ensure that the vents that carry the products of
combustion outside of your house are clear of ICE & SNOW build-up. *****
Many appliances, including:
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gas and oil furnaces and burners
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gas and oil hot water heaters
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gas clothes dryers
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gas fireplaces
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kerosene and wood pellet stoves
are directly vented horizontally to the outside of your
 home
throughout the outside wall instead of a vertical chimney. Snow
and ice buildup will not allow the gases to properly vent and can cause
a build-up in your home.
If you are not sure of the type of venting system at your home, please
feel free to contact the Fire Department at 508-485-3235.
Remember, State Law
requires the installation of working carbon monoxide detectors in your
home.
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Your Valentine!
Valentine's Day is Thursday,
February 14th |
 Want
your fresh flowers to last?
Then order them from us!
Super fresh roses, vase
arrangements and bouquets.
(tulips & happy gerber
daisies too!)
We Deliver.
Ideas? www.Gulbankianflorist.com
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Tip-toe through
the tulips
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Gulbankian Farms
Garden Center & Florist Shop
40 Mt. Vickery Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
Tel:
508-485-8979
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Join our friends at the
Hudson Park
Commission/
Division of
Recreation
to see the musical
War Horse
Sunday, June 9 at 6:30 pm at
the Providence Performing
Arts Center (PPAC). This
musical features life sized
puppets which bring the
horses to life on stage.
Cost for the show is $85.00
per person which includes
orchestra seating and motor
coach transportation. The
bus will leave from the
Hudson Town Hall at 4:30pm.
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Arts Alliance
155 Apsley Street,
Hudson MA 01749
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Should the storm force the play
to be cancelled:
Friday (if canceled) will be
Tuesday at 7pm
Saturday (if canceled) will be
Thursday at 7pm
Please go to the school website
or call them 508-481-2300
directly for updates. This
email is sent as a courtesy by
Recreation, we don't know any
other details.
Thank you
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Sports and Recreation
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Framingham REI Store
375 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 270-6325February Calendar
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Here's your chance to climb the REI Pinnacle with expert REI
Outdoor School Instructors to offer tips, techniques and
belay support. Both veterans and beginners welcome! FREE for
REI Co-op members
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When: 02/10/2013 01:00 PM
Cost: See Event Details
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Join our experienced REI staff for a class on the basics of
snowshoeing. We will focus on the appropriate selection of
gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go
to get started.
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When: 02/12/2013 07:00 PM
Cost: Free
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REI & NEAS want to help get you to the mountain in 2013.
Ride the bus round trip from REI Framingham to Mount Sunappe
and get a lift ticket for just $72.95. Tell your friends!
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When: 02/16/2013 06:00 AM
Cost: See Event Details
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Our REI instructors will take you out and show you the
basics of starting, stopping, turning and gliding across the
snow on cross-country skis. After our skill-building
session, we'll go out on the trail to practice our new found
skills and discover a great way to get outside in the
winter!
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When: 02/16/2013 09:00 AM
Cost: $
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Winter adds a unique challenge to any camping or backpacking
trip. Join the REI Outdoor School instructors for this
day-trip to learn how to make a comfortable campsite in the
winter. We'll set up a model campsite to teach practical
winter camping skills for use in every cold weather
situation, from car camping to long-distance backpacking.
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When: 02/16/2013 09:00 AM
Cost: $
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In this class you'll learn to read map contour lines and
translate them to the actual terrain. With your compass
we'll teach you about magnetic north, true north and
declination. Then we'll put it all together to pinpoint your
location and plan your route.
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Here's your chance to climb the REI Pinnacle with expert REI
Outdoor School Instructors to offer tips, techniques and
belay support. Both veterans and beginners welcome! FREE for
REI Co-op members
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Cost: See Event Details
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Discover the freedom of snowshoeing! On this field outing,
you'll learn snowshoeing techniques, proper use of equipment
and how to make every trip a success.
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Cost: $
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REI is collaborating with the Wilderness Medicine Institute
of NOLS to offer a 2-day class that will teach you the
wilderness medicine skills needed to recreate with
confidence in the backcountry.
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Cost: $
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Our REI Outdoor School Instructors will help you unlock that
great winter landscape photo! This course is designed for
customers with a basic understanding of how to use their
camera. With special access to beautiful locations to
inspire you, you will learn how to capture amazing the
beauty of winter with the lens.
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REI invites you to explore Boston! This adventure is
designed for social customers who are looking for a fun
winter activity. This is a fun way to learn about Boston and
meet new people; may need to cross snow filled streets. Cost
Includes: Instructor, equipment, food and beverage
discounts. Must be over 21yrs.
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Cost: $
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Imagine a viral outbreak has wiped out a majority of the
population and reanimated their corpses! Where will you go?
What will you do? Learn valuable planning and survival
techniques that may one day help save your life.
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Cost: Free
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Here's your chance to climb the REI Pinnacle with expert REI
Outdoor School Instructors to offer tips, techniques and
belay support. Both veterans and beginners welcome! FREE for
REI Co-op members
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BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
* LOCATIONS...EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...RHODE
ISLAND INCLUDING BLOCK ISLAND...AND SOUTHEASTERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW...BLOWING AND DRIFTING AT TIMES...
QUARTER MILE VISIBILITIES...AND WINDS GUSTING NEAR 60 MPH.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 18 TO 24 INCHES.
* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND HEAVIEST OF SNOW ANTICIPATED BY
THE EVENING COMMUTE INTO SATURDAY...ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ALONG
THE I-95 CORRIDOR.
* IMPACTS...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL MAKE FOR DANGEROUS TRAVEL
WITH VISIBILITIES NEAR ZERO IN WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AND WINDS
GUSTING AROUND 55 MPH. IN ADDITION...ANTICIPATE DAMAGE TO TREES
AND STRUCTURES ALONG WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.
* WINDS...NORTH 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.
* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town House Updates
The Town will be utilizing their Twitter account, @17Common, to provide
updates during the storm should there be road closures and/or power outages.
Stay safe and off the roads to allow the crews to do their jobs to make the
streets passable. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Transfer
station closes at 3:00 today and will be closed tomorrow (Saturday).
All
recreation programs canceled today and tomorrow.
Library
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Motor vehicle travel ban
Last updated at February 08, 2013 03:02 PM
Governor Deval Patrick has issued an
Executive Order banning motor vehicle
travel beginning at 4:00 PM, Friday,
February 8th, until further notice. All
motorists MUST be off the roads except
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for public safety and public works
workers
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government officials conducting official
business
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utility workers
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healthcare workers who must travel to
provide essential services
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news media
Travel also is allowed if necessary to
maintain and deliver critical private sector
services such as energy, fuel supplies and
delivery, financial systems and the delivery
of critical commodities, or to support
business operations that provide critical
services to the public, including gasoline
stations, food stores and hardware stores.
Motorists must use their best judgment in
determining if travel is permitted under an
exception to the ban. Law enforcement is
being asked to interpret the exceptions
broadly; the objective is to limit traffic
as much as possible while allowing critical
public and private sector services and
functions to use the roads as necessary.
Do not call 9-1-1 about the travel ban,
phone lines are needed for emergency calls.
State of Emergency Alert
Last updated at February 08, 2013 12:00 PM
Governor Patrick Declares State of Emergency
FRAMINGHAM, MA – At 12:00pm on Friday,
February 8th,
Governor Patrick signed a State of Emergency
Declaration for the entire Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. This will allow the
Commonwealth to use all of our resources,
and deploy them in a swift and effective
manner. The Massachusetts National Guard has
been activated. Once the storm reaches us,
their mission will be to assist with
evacuations, searches and rescues as well as
transporting emergency services personnel,
augmenting MEMA Rapid Response Teams and
assisting law enforcement with security and
traffic control.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) is the state agency
responsible for coordinating federal, state,
local, voluntary and private resources
during emergencies and disasters in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides
leadership to: develop plans for effective
response to all hazards, disasters or
threats; train emergency personnel to
protect the public; provide information to
the citizenry; and assist individuals,
families, businesses and communities to
mitigate against, prepare for, and respond
to and recover from emergencies, both
natural and man made. For additional
information about MEMA go to
www.mass.gov/mema
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Winter Snowstorm/Blizzard February 8-9, 2013
Update as of 1430 (230 PM) on Friday,
February 8th
A significant snowstorm/blizzard is
forecasted to impact Massachusetts beginning on Friday February 8th, lasting
into Saturday February 9th. Snowfall across much of Massachusetts is
expected to be approximately 1-2 feet with locally higher amounts. In
addition to snowfall, strong damaging hurricane force winds are expected
which could lead to widespread power outages. In addition, moderate to major
coastal flooding is anticipated along much of the coastline during the
Friday evening and Saturday morning high tides. Travel may become nearly
impossible with blowing/drifting snow and near zero visibility during the
height of the storm (Friday afternoon into Saturday morning).
Driving ban in place starting at 4
PM. All motorists MUST be off the roads
except for public safety and public works workers, government officials
conducting official business, utility workers, healthcare workers who must
travel to provide essential, news media. Travel also is allowed if
necessary to maintain and deliver critical private sector services such as
energy, fuel supplies and delivery, financial systems and the delivery of
critical commodities, or to support business operations that provide
critical services to the public, including gasoline stations, food stores
and hardware stores. Motorists must use their best judgment in
determining if travel is permitted under an exception to the ban.
Law enforcement is being asked to interpret the exceptions broadly; the
objective is to limit traffic as much as possible while allowing critical
public and private sector services and functions to use the roads as
necessary. Do not call 9-1-1 about the travel ban, phone lines are
needed for emergency calls.
Executive Order No. 543
A State of Emergency was declared today as of
noon (1200pm).
-MEMA
Winter Weather Tips and Information
-Download the FREE
Ping4alerts! app to get information on your smartphone (iPhone and
Android devices)
-Weather information can be obtained from the
National Weather Service (NWS)
-NWS Boston (covering eastern and
central Massachusetts).
NWS Boston website
NWS Boston Facebook page
-NWS Albany (covering Berkshire
county)
NWS Albany website
NWS Albany Facebook page
-For non-emergency assistance and
information, call 2-1-1 or visit
www.mass211.org
-Visit
www.mbta.com for bus, subway and commuter rail service alerts and
www.massport.com for Logan Airport information
Foreign language storm resources (Arabic,
Haitian-Creole, Portuguese, Russian, Somali & Spanish)
-Other preparedness tips
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Monitor the progress of the
storm – timing and areas of greatest impact can change.
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Listen to directions of Public
Officials.
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Have a full tank of gas. Gas
stations may be impacted by power loss.
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Prepare for extended power
outages. Have emergency kit with flashlights, extra batteries, portable
radio, bottled water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, etc.
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Check the batteries in your
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Have sufficient heating fuel.
If using emergency emergency generator, understand how to run it safely,
operating it outdoors away from any open window.
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If your water supply could be
affected by a power outage, (well-water pump system), fill your bathtub and
spare containers with water.
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Set your refrigerator and
freezer to their coldest settings and minimize opening the door. Food can
stay cold in a full refrigerator for up to 24 hours; a freezer for 48 hours.
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Restoration of power will not
begin until the storm subsides and conditions are safe for utility workers.
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Be a good neighbor. Check on
elderly relatives and neighbors.
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Treat any downed wire as a
‘live’ wire.
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Gregory C. Watson
@MDARCommish
Reminder: Sat's Urban Farming Conference postponed to Mar. 9 and heading to
a bigger venue, so more tix available
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National Grid US @nationalgridus
To report an outage: call 1-800-465-1212
1-800-465-1212 in #MA & #RI, and 1-800-867-5222
1-800-867-5222 in upstate #NY. #MAStorm #NemoRI #NYwx
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At approximately 0403 hours this morning, Southborough officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in front of 30 Turnpike Road in Southborough. The officers arriving on scene found a ...motor vehicle smashed into a large rock w...all outside of the business. Shortly after the officer’s arrival, they observed that the vehicle was leaking fluid and flames were beginning to fan out from underneath the vehicle. Officers pulled the driver from the vehicle and pulled back from the scene. Traffic heading eastbound on Route 9 was stopped with the assistance of Framingham Police, and soon after pulling back from the scene- the vehicle (a Mercedes GLK 350) became fully engulfed in flames. Southborough Fire Department had been called to the scene, and the fire was extinguished shortly after their arrival. The operator of the vehicle, Elisabeth Donaher of Livoli Road in Framingham, MA., was placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor (OUI Alcohol).
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February blizzard update
With a severe winter
storm on the way that
some weather forecasters
already are calling a
storm of historic
proportions, National
Grid has started
preparing for
widespread, prolonged
power outages that could
result from the
predicted blizzard-like
conditions. Although the
path of the storm is
still being monitored,
we are taking steps to
ensure we are prepared
for this storm and we
want to make sure that
you are too.
Be
prepared by creating an
emergency kit:
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Water. The American
Red Cross recommends
one gallon of water
per person per day
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Food, at least a
three-day supply of
non-perishable food
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Can opener for food
(if kit contains
canned food)
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Battery-powered or
hand - crank radio
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Flashlight and extra
batteries
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First aid kit
- Moist towelettes,
garbage bags and
plastic ties for
personal sanitation
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Wrench or pliers to
turn off utilities
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Local
maps
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Cell phone with
chargers
Please remember that
should you lose power
during the storm,
restoration may not
happen immediately.
Given the scale of the
storm , with high wind
and deep snow conditions
, we must first ensure
the safety of our crews
and linemen. We will
have hundreds of
additional crews and
support resources able
to begin work around the
clock to restore service
but only once it is safe
for them to do so.
Please be prepared for
extended outages by
having the items listed
above and also by
staying connected.
We
urge you to stay
connected
In addition to
Outage Central,
National Grid offers a
number of ways for
customers to report
outages or learn about
restoration efforts and
important safety
information.
Here's how:
- Outage reporting
hotline - Call
1-800-465-1212 to
report an outage.
- Text messages -
Customers can
receive text message
alerts by texting
the word STORM to
NGRID (64743).
Customers can opt
out at any time by
texting the word
STOP to NGRID
(64743).
- Find us on
Facebook or Twitter
to connect with us
and other customers.
You can also view
images from the
field, get safety
tips and the latest
updates on our
restoration efforts.
Remember, if your power
goes out, you can access
our mobile website by
going to
nationalgrid.com on
your mobile phone. There
you will be able to
report outages, check
the status of your
outage, view outage
maps, view important
messages and access
safety tips.
National Grid
Here with you.
Here for you.
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Greetings!
We hope all of you are
off the roads and
enjoying time with
family or friends
inside. We just got
word that we can make
this great offer for
upcoming school
vacation, please
share via Facebook,
Twitter, Email or
snowmobile....
20% OFF February
Break Offer*
Thanks to donations
aimed at motivating more
families to train
together we are able to
offer this great 20% off
discount. If you know a
permitted or licensed
driver they can
save 20% if they
register before February
28, 2013*.
Click here for details
and please tell your
friends and family
(there's even a link to
recommend it on
Facebook....please
consider sharing there
to help us save more
lives)
Drive Safely,
~The In Control Team
* This discount cannot
be combined with other
offers and is only
available for future
registrations..sorry.
Classes subject to
availability.
Offer valid for full
course gift certificates
only.
Registration / purchase
must be made by March 1,
2013.
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This feature has been
re-played on Channel 5's
Chronicle a few times
and is a great way to
introduce our program to
people who struggle to
understand what we do...
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After experiencing our
program graduates and
families generally
become champions of our
cause. We too wish that
this training was
required in our
communities and want to
spread the word as
effectively as
possible. If you know
an influential person or
group in your town
please
contact us and
recommend that we speak
with them. We're happy
to follow up in person
or provide a
presentation on our
program to your group.
It's because of
supporters like you that
our program has grown to
nearly 25,000 graduates
in just a few years. We
appreciate your help and
look forward to keeping
the roads safer for all
of us.
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Sponsorship Opportunities |
 Looking
for a chance to make a
difference in your
community? Interested in
getting some publicity for
your company or
organization?
In Control is filed as a
501(c)3 not for profit
organization and works
with sponsors of all
levels providing
opportunities to make
training more affordable
to teens in need,
bringing our training to
seniors in your
community or designing a
custom program for your
group.
Contact us today to
see how we might work
together in your
community.
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Basketball-Freshman Rescheduled to
02-07-13
Basketball-Freshman
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02-07-13
Ice Hockey-Varsity
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Indoor Track-Varsity Rescheduled to
02-10-13
Gymnastics-Varsity
Rescheduled to
02-11-13
5:40pm Ice Hockey-B/Varsity Away vs. St. Bernard's Central Catholic
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Ice Hockey-B/JV Away vs. Wachusett
Regional
12:30pm
Indoor Track-Varsity TBA vs. TBA
6:50pm Ice Hockey-G/Varsity
(Rescheduled from 01-28-13)
Cambridge |
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6:00pm Gymnastics-Varsity
(Rescheduled from 02-09-13) TBA
6:00pm
Ice Hockey-G/Varsity Away vs. Cathedral
8:00pm
Ice Hockey-B/JV Away vs. Groton -
Dunstable Regional School District |
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Basketball-B/Freshman Away vs.
Wachusett Regional
4:00pm Basketball-G/Freshman
Wachusett Regional
5:00pm Basketball-G/JV
Wachusett Regional
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3:00pm Ice Hockey-B/JV
Westborough High School
4:50pm
Ice Hockey-B/Varsity Away vs. Marian
6:00pm Ice Hockey-G/Varsity
Shrewsbury |
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3:00pm Nordic Ski-Varsity TBA
3:30pm
Basketball-B/Freshman
(Date changed from 02-15-13)
Away vs. Westborough High School
3:30pm
Basketball-B/JV
(Date changed from 02-15-13)
Away vs. Westborough High School
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Basketball-Freshman (Date Changed)
02-14-13
Basketball-JV (Date Changed)
02-14-13
4:00pm
Ice Hockey-G/Varsity (Rescheduled from
02-04-13) Away vs. Gardner High
School
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6:00pm Ice Hockey-B/Varsity
Westborough High School |
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Basketball-G/Varsity Away vs.
Westborough High School
1:00pm
Indoor Track-Varsity TBA vs. TBA
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Belmont
5:30pm Ice Hockey-B/Varsity
Auburn
8:40pm
Ice Hockey-B/JV Away vs. Marlborough
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Basketball-G/Varsity Away vs.
Westborough High School |
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Shrewsbury
6:00pm
Ice Hockey-B/Varsity Away vs.
Shrewsbury
7:20pm Ice Hockey-G/Varsity
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Basketball-B/JV Away vs. St. John's
7:00pm
Basketball-B/Varsity Away vs. St.
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Auburn
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Updated Blizzard/Snowstorm
Information and Cancellations
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...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY
TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...
* LOCATIONS...EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING
BOSTON AND BOSTON METRO AREA...ALL OF RHODE ISLAND INCLUDING
BLOCK ISLAND.
* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW...BLOWING AND DRIFTING AT TIMES...
QUARTER MILE VISIBILITIES...AND WINDS GUSTING NEAR 60 MPH.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 18 TO 24 INCHES.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP BY FRIDAY MORNING...BECOMING
HEAVY LATE IN THE DAY INTO THE EVENING COMMUTE. THE HEAVIEST OF
SNOWFALL...ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ALONG THE I-95 CORRIDOR...WILL
FALL FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS TRAVEL. WHITE OUT
CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED AS ROADS BECOME SNOW COVERED BY THE
FRIDAY EVENING COMMUTE. STRONG NORTH-NORTHEAST WINDS ARE
ANTICIPATED WITH GUSTS UP TO AROUND 60 MPH...RESULTING IN
BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW. DAMAGE TO TREES AND STRUCTURES
ALONG WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES ARE ANTICIPATED.
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.
* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT
GUSTS OVER 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH CONSIDERABLE FALLING AND/OR
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES WILL BECOME POOR WITH
WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. THOSE VENTURING OUTDOORS MAY
BECOME LOST OR DISORIENTED...SO PERSONS IN THE WARNING AREA ARE
ADVISED TO STAY INDOORS.
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO NOON EST
SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A COASTAL
FLOOD WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO NOON EST
SATURDAY.
* LOCATION...EAST FACING COASTLINE OF MASSACHUSETTS
* COASTAL FLOODING...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY FOR THE
FRIDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE AND MODERATE TO MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING
IS LIKELY FOR THE SATURDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE...WITH THE MOST
SEVERE IMPACT EXPECTED ALONG EAST AND NORTH FACING SHORELINES
SOUTH OF BOSTON.
* TIMING...FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY MORNING HIGH TIDES
* IMPACTS...A NUMBER OF SHORE ROADS WILL LIKELY BECOME IMPASSABLE
FOR A TIME FRIDAY EVENING. COASTAL FLOODING AROUND THE SATURDAY
MORNING HIGH TIDE WILL LIKELY CAUSE NUMEROUS SHORE ROADS TO
BECOME IMPASSABLE AND PUT SOME STRUCTURES AT RISK ALONG THE
IMMEDIATE SHORE...ESPECIALLY THOSE VULNERABLE LOCATIONS SOUTH OF
BOSTON FROM HULL TO SANDWICH. SEVERE BEACH EROSION WILL ALSO
OCCUR...ESPECIALLY DURING THE SATURDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR COASTAL
FLOODING IS LIKELY. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD
FLOODING OF VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE
HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES
ARE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN
HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE OBSERVED.
MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS CONSIDERED SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE AT
LEAST SCATTERED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD FLOODING
OF VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS. SOME VULNERABLE
HOMES MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. EVACUATION OF SOME
NEIGHBORHOODS MAY BE NECESSARY.
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Schools Closed
Algonquin Regional High School
Southborough Schools
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town House Updates
The Town will be utilizing their Twitter account, @17Common, to provide
updates during the storm should there be road closures and/or power outages.
Stay safe and off the roads to allow the crews to do their jobs to make the
streets passable. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Southborough Open Land Foundation: Due to potentially dangerous conditions on Saturday morning, the snow shoe
clinic is cancelled. We did not want to endanger anyone who was trying to get there
nor did we want anyone hurt by falling branches while on the trails.
We will let you know if the snow shoe clinic is re-scheduled!
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Valued members,
The Recovery Connection will be closing at 3pm tomorrow
Friday, February 8th and will not be opening on Saturday, February 9th due
to the impending weather.
All scheduled meetings and activities that are scheduled to take place at
the center during these times have been cancelled.
Be safe!
-The Recovery Connection
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The caucus for the Southborough Democrats is postponed until
Saturday, March 2 at 11 AM due to inclement weather. Registered
Democrats in Southborough are scheduled to hold their caucus at the
Southborough Public Library, 25 Main Street to elect delegates to
the 2013 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Five delegates and
three alternates will be elected, and the delegates will be divided
equally between men and women.
The 2013 convention will determine the Massachusetts Democratic
Party’s platform and will feature a youth convention for
Massachusetts high school students. The convention is on June 1 at
the Tsongas Center in Lowell.
The March caucus is open to all. All registered Democrats in
Southborough can vote for a delegate or run for a spot. A resident
must have registered as a Democrat by December 31. All ballots will
be written and secret. Those not elected as a delegate or alternate
may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth,
minority and disabled. For more information, contact Susan Ruane at 508-460-0830.
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Due to severe weather, the MBTA last trains from
South Station on Friday, February 8th, are the following:
Fairmont Line: No. 759 3:30 PM
Framingham/Worcester: No. P517 2:45 PM
Franklin: No. 713 2:40 PM
Greenbush: No. 079 2:27 PM
Kingston/Plymouth: No. 041 2:47 PM
Middleboro/Lakeville: No. 015 2:10 PM
Needham: No. 617 3:00 PM
Providence: No. 811 3:30 PM
Inbound service to Boston will be suspended at
3:30 PM
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RIVERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO HIGHLIGHT
EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG TALENT
AT NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY’S JORDAN HALL ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 17, 3:00 P.M.
The Rivers Symphony Orchestra, a chamber
orchestra in Weston, MA conducted by David Tierney, continues its
concert season with a performance highlighting the exceptional artistry
of its 2013 Concerto Competition Winners. This performance takes place
on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. in New England Conservatory’s
acoustically superb Jordan Hall. This is a tremendous opportunity for
talented young artists to perform a solo work in a landmark concert
space recognized both in Boston and abroad.
The concert will feature four young
artists: Arthur Foote’s Night Piece with Tessa Kadar,
flute; Stamitz’s Viola Concerto with Nadeerah Lamour,
viola; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Christopher
Staknys, piano; and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 with
Arianna Zhang, piano.
Sunday’s program also includes selections
from Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Swan Lake and Tom Schnauber’s
“Tell Me About That Piece, Leroy,” a contemporary work for oboe and
string orchestra. Derived from Schnauber’s memories of time spent with
composer Leroy Southers (1941-2003), the piece fondly reflects on his
teacher’s astonishing memory, musicianship, and keen observations as a
sensitive listener. Schnauber commented, “The strings play a gentle
dirge while the oboe, ‘Leroy’s instrument,’ weaves in and out of the
texture, commenting on and reveling in the tones.”
Featured oboist, Andrew Price, is
principal oboist for the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and performs
regularly with the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Symphony
Orchestra. He is also principal oboist of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra
and has acted as principal oboist for the Boston Lyric Opera and
substitute second oboe with the Atlanta Symphony. Mr. Price recently
joined the faculty at Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for
seniors, and free for students. To purchase tickets contact The Rivers
School Conservatory at 781-235-6840. New England Conservatory’s Jordan
Hall is located at 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, MA 02115.
ABOUT THE CONCERTO
COMPETITION WINNERS:
Tessa Kadar,
a resident of Newton, is a senior at The Rivers School and a
member of the Rivers School Conservatory Program. A student of Ethel
Farney, Tessa has been playing the flute for over eight years. She
performed Pergolesi’s Concerto in G Major with The Rivers Chamber
Orchestra in the spring of 2012, as well as performances in The Rivers
Conservatory Seminar on Contemporary Music. In addition to music, her
interests include writing and acting. She will be attending Wesleyan
University in the fall.
Seventeen year old violist
Nadeerah Lamour, a resident of Brockton and senior at The
Rivers School, began playing the viola at the age of five
studying with Dubravka Moshfegh at The Rivers School Conservatory.
Nadeerah has performed with New England Conservatory’s Preparatory
Orchestra, The Boston Ballet School, Youth Orchestra of the Americas,
and The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Nadeerah was among a
selected group of students who performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma at
Governor Deval Patrick’s inauguration in 2007. Nadeerah has attended
Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute, Camp Cadenza, the Kinhaven
Music School, and Sphinx Performance Academy. Nadeerah was a gold
medalist in the MICCA Chamber Competition, and gained solo recognition
in the Ottowa Chamber Music Festival in Canada in 2011.
Sixteen year old pianist
Christopher Staknys, of Falmouth, Maine, studies piano with
Roberto Poli and composition with Howard Frazin. He has won numerous
competitions including first place in both New England Conservatory’s
Preparatory Concerto Competition, and Portland Conservatory’s Piano
Competition, and second places in The Bangor Symphony and Metrowest
Symphony concerto competitions, among others. As an aspiring composer,
Staknys has also won the Massachusetts Music Educations Association
Composers Competition and Bagaduce Young Composers Competition. His
composition "Congo" was premiered by The Portland Symphony Orchestra and
he has performed his own works, as well as repertoire, at the Blue Hill
Fourth of July Pops, and at the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center. He
has also attended numerous summer music festivals including, Boston
University’s Tanglewood Institute, International PianoFest in Maine, and
Colburn Conservatory’s Beethoven Sonata Fest in Los Angeles, among
others.
Arianna Zhang,
of Weston,
is a pianist in The Rivers Conservatory Program and a senior at The
Rivers School. She began taking piano lessons at age four and
studies with A. Ramón Rivera with whom she has tackled everything
from Liszt’s transcription of Verdi’s Rigoletto to John
Cage’s Dream. Zhang has traveled to Portugal with The Rivers
School Music Department to perform movements of Locatelli as well as
the Bach’s D minor Piano Concerto. In addition to her piano
studies, Zhang enjoys playing on the varsity tennis team, working on
the school newspaper as the editor-in-chief, and running Encore, a
community service club of Rivers musicians raising money for Cradles
to Crayons through performances in the greater Boston area.
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Representative Dykema Named to House Ways & Means Committee
 Representative
Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) is proud to announce that she will be
serving on four legislative committees for the upcoming two-year session
including the House Ways and Means Committee. She will also continue
serving on the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources &
Agriculture, the Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs and the
Joint Committee on Public Health.
"I'm honored to be chosen for these four important
committees where I'll be able to weigh in on a broad range of issues
that my constituents care deeply about," Dykema said. "I'm particularly
eager to begin working with my colleagues on the House Ways and Means
Committee to develop the upcoming 2014 budget after gathering input from
residents at hearings across the Commonwealth. I'm looking forward to
putting forward a budget that provides the services our residents need
and expect, while getting the greatest value for every public dollar."
Rep. Dykema will also continue her work on the Joint
Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, & Agriculture and the
Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs, both of which she has
served on for the past four years and the Joint Committee on Public
Health which she served on for the past two years.
"Supporting returning veterans and advocating for
environmental protection are issues I'm passionate about," said Dykema.
"As a returning committee member, I will continue to focus on improving
policy around these issues which are so important to the Commonwealth
and the people I represent. I also look forward to being a voice on
issues of public health, especially in light of the recent tragedies
related to compounding pharmacies."
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United Parishes of Southborough
12th Annual Lenten
Series
“A
Whole Life: Finding Shalom”
 In
these busy times, how do you nurture all parts of yourself?
How
do you stay healthy and connected to God?
Our
speakers will offer exploration and methods for finding peace as we journey
through Lent together.
Beginning February 26th, the series will take
place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 P.M.
Each evening will begin with a brief prayer service at
6
•a light supper at 6:15
•a talk and small group discussions starting at
7
(Childcare provided starting at 7)
• a closing reflection at 8
February 26 at St. Matthew Church
Father Conrad Pecevich of St. Anne Church
March 5 at Pilgrim Church with First Community Church
Father Phil LaBelle of St. Mark’s Church
March 12 at St. Anne Church
Chaplain Stephen Hebert of St. Mark’s School
March 19 at St. Mark’s Church
Reverend Julie Cedrone of Pilgrim Church
All are welcome to attend.
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Hello ! Please join us for a
fun party to help Marty Lamb retire the 2012 campaign expenses.
We are pleased and delighted
to have with us everybody’s State Representative Shaunna O’Connell who has
been making great strides on Beacon Hill with EBT reform and fighting
government waste, including her work with the O’Connell DTA Amendment to
reform the flawed
welfare bureaucracy !!
This event will take place:
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
7pm to 9pm
Owen O’Leary’s
50 Turnpike Road (Rte. 9, Eastbound)
Southborough, MA
Tickets are $35 per person
or $60 per couple
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MA/NH Essential E-news
February 2013 |
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Make a Difference in
Alzheimer Policy
2/27
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Alzheimer Advocacy
Action Day February 27
Join thousands of people
who care about the cause and
make a difference by advocating
for Alzheimer-capable care in
all hospitals!
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RUN TRI RIDE to END Alzheimer's
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Our NEW multi-sport program builds
on the terrific successes of
our Run for the Memory and
Memory Ride programs. We now
offer a year 'round calendar
of events suited for all
levels of interest and
experience.
Upcoming events:
Boston's Run to Remember May
26
Reach the Beach Relay May
17-18
117th Boston Marathon® April
15
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Living with
Alzheimer's: for
those with Alzheimer's
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Sign-up for this interactive
3-part program. We will discuss
what you need to know; what you
need to plan; and what you can
do to navigate this chapter of
your life. This program is for
people with Alzheimer's & their
family members. Call 800.272.3900 register
today!
February 6 in Watertown,
MA
February 19, 26 and
March 5 in Holyoke, MA
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Caring for People with
Alzheimer's Disease
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The 7-hour
professional training prepares
health care professionals, w ho
are already familiar with
Alzheimer's and dementia care,
to train direct care
staff in a wide array of care
settings.
February 4 in
Watertown, MA
March 13 in
Worcester, MA
March 20 in Bedford,
NH
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Reason to Hope Breakfast
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As many at 16 million
Americans will have
Alzheimer's by 2050
unless something is
done now. Please
consider attending with
family, friends and
colleagues.
April 11 in
Newton, MA
May 8 in
Manchester, NH
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Educational Programs |
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Learn about warning signs and
stages of Alzheimer's disease,
benefits of early detection and
lifestyle strategies for
managing Alzheimer's.
February 12 in Lebanon,
NH Memory Loss & Brain
Health
February 20 in
Watertown, MA Coping
With Early Memory Loss
February 27 in Bedford, NH
Getting Started
March 7 in Raynham, MA Getting
Started
March 12 in Bedford, NH Support
Group Leader Basic Training
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April 22-24,
2013
Registration
is open!
Don't miss
this amazing
opportunity
to
participate
in the
nation's
premier
Alzheimer's
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Save the Date
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July 17th, 2013
Dementia Care @
AAIC: Translating
Research
into Practice
For more
information
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24/7 Helpline
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Free and confidential.
Our trained staff
can help
with
practical issues and support.
Alzheimer's is a tough
disease--don't go it alone.
Resources for families and
professional caregivers are
available
Call us 24/7/365
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Save the Date
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Hope on the Harbor
A very special evening
June 12, 6:00-9:30
Joseph
John Moakley Courthouse, Boston
For
info contact
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Planned Giving
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Consider leaving
a legacy of support by
making a planned gift.
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Our Vision: a world without Alzheimer's
disease.
Alzheimer's Association,
Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter
480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
regional offices:
Raynham, Springfield and Worcester,
MA and Bedford and Lebanon, NH
617.868.6718 MA | 603.606.6590 NH |
800.272.3900 24/7 Helpline
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SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
DAILY LOG
*** MON 01/28/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
07:05 * LEDGE HILL RD
SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
MARTINS FF PARKINSON
C30 SOH F FF FRANKS
*** MON 01/28/2013 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE 08:30 * JOSLIN LN SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** MON 01/28/2013
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING
09:30 * MAIN ST SOH
1300152 * PRE-PLANNING
MEETING FOR 2013 NECC 5K/EVENT
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** MON 01/28/2013 VEH
ACCIDENT W/INJURIES
09:44 * TURNPIKE RD and
CUMBERLAND FARMS GAS SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F FF
AMENDOLA FF DELARDA
E23 SOH F CAPTAIN
SADOWSK FF MARTINS
*** MON 01/28/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 10:09 * NEWTON ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F FF
AMENDOLA FF DELARDA
E23 SOH F CAPTAIN
SADOWSK FF MARTINS
*** TUE 01/29/2013 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL 09:00 * MARLBORO RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** TUE 01/29/2013 MISC.
SAFETY INSPECTION
09:30 * MARLBORO RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** TUE 01/29/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 11:18 * BOSTON RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F FF
WILLS FF PARKINSON
C30 SOH F LT PELTIER
SC1 SOH F FF FRANKS
*** TUE 01/29/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
12:57 * CAVANGH RD FRA
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F FF
WILLS FF PARKINSON
SC1 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS
*** TUE 01/29/2013 SMOKE
DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT 13:30 * WILLIAM COLLEARY LN
SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** TUE 01/29/2013 SMOKE
DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT 14:00 * METCALF LN SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** TUE 01/29/2013
PASSENGER VEHICLE FIRE 14:53 * 495 NORTH
and NORTH OF MASS PIKE SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
E22 SOH F FF
WILLS FF PARKINSON
E23 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS
SC3 SOH F FF
ROACH FF KENDALL
*** TUE 01/29/2013 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE 15:00 * SOUTHVILLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** WED 01/30/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 11:15 * NEWTON ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
ROACH FF KENDALL
C30 SOH F FF
NAVAROLI
*** WED 01/30/2013 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL 11:30 * CORDAVILLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** WED 01/30/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 11:56 * MARLBORO RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F CAPT
HUBLEY FF NAVAROLI
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** WED 01/30/2013 SMOKE
DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT 13:04 * TURNPIKE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
E22 SOH F CAPT
HUBLEY LT ASPESI
T21 SOH F FF
ROACH FF KENDALL
*** WED 01/30/2013
PROPANE INSPECTION 15:00 * CORDAVILLE RD
SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** WED 01/30/2013 26F
REINSPECTION
15:30 * SOUTHVILLE RD
SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** WED 01/30/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ *
18:27 * LIBERTY DR SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
KENDALL FF ROACH
*** THU 01/31/2013 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL 08:30 * PARKERVILLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL 08:50 * PARKERVILLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 SMOKE
DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT
09:07 * PARK CENTRAL
DR
*** UNIT(S) ***
E22 SOH F LT DANO
FF KENDALL
*** THU 01/31/2013 MISC.
SAFETY INSPECTION
09:20 * TURNPIKE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 POWER
LINE DOWN 09:30 * WHITE BAGLEY RD and
WILLIAM COLLEARY LN SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C20 SOH F CHIEF
MAURO
E23 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN FF NEAL
*** THU 01/31/2013 VEH
ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 09:42 * TURNPIKE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F LT DANO
FF KENDALL
E22 SOH F
*** THU 01/31/2013
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING 09:45 * MARLBORO RD
SOH
1300176 * EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS MEETINIG WITH ST. MARK'S MANAGEMENT
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
10:04 * NEWTON ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN FF KENDALL
A29 SOH F FF
NEAL LT DANO
*** THU 01/31/2013 PLAN
REVIEW MEETING 10:30 * MAIN ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C20 SOH F CHIEF
MAURO LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL
13:00 * RICHARDS RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 ABOVE
GROUND STORAGE TANK
13:30 * MIDDLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE
14:00 * BROOK LN SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C27 SOH F LT ASPESI
*** THU 01/31/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 16:00 * PARKERVILLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN FF NEAL
C30 SOH F FF KENDALL
*** THU 01/31/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 19:32 * JOHN ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
NEAL FF SHANAHAN
C30 SOH F LT DANO
*** FRI 02/01/2013 VEH
ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 08:07 * ASH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
KENDALL FF PARKINSON
*** FRI 02/01/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 23:26 * TURNPIKE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
C30 SOH F FF ROACH
*** SAT 02/02/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 05:31 * WILLIAM ONTHANK LN
SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
C30 SOH F FF ROACH
*** SAT 02/02/2013 SMOKE
SCARE, ODOR OF SMOKE
11:08 * WOODBURY RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN FF NEAL
*** SAT 02/02/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
13:49 * BOSTON RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
RICE FF NEAL
C30 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN
*** SAT 02/02/2013 WATER
OR STEAM LEAK 17:14 * CENTRAL ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
E22 SOH F CAPT
HUBLEY FF SHANAHAN
*** SAT 02/02/2013
UNITENTIONAL TRANMISSION OF AL
19:53 * CLIFFORD ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
C30 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN
*** SAT 02/02/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
22:02 * BOSTON RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
RICE FF NEAL
C30 SOH F FF
SHANAHAN
*** SUN 02/03/2013 CARBON
MONOXIDE INCIDENT 00:36 * LIBERTY DR SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
RICE FF NEAL
E22 SOH F CAPT
HUBLEY FF SHANAHAN
*** SUN 02/03/2013 SMOKE
SCARE, ODOR OF SMOKE
15:48 * OAK HILL RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
E22 SOH F CAPTAIN
SADOWSK FF DELARDA
T21 SOH F FF
RICE FF AMENDOLA
*** SUN 02/03/2013 ANIMAL
RESCUE
16:34 * MAIN ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
RICE FF AMENDOLA
E23 SOH F CAPTAIN
SADOWSK FF DELARDA
OTH OTH F LT ASPESI
FF ROACH EMT GLECKEL
SC1 SOH F FF
NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
*** SUN 02/03/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ
18:53 * MIDDLE RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
RICE FF NEAL
E22 SOH F CAPTAIN
SADOWSK FF DELARDA
*** MON 02/04/2013
TRAINING - FIRE
14:30 * MAIN ST SOU
*** UNIT(S) ***
HQ3 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS FF WILLS FF MARTINS
*** MON 02/04/2013
TRAINING - FIRE
16:00 * MAIN ST SOU
*** UNIT(S) ***
HQ3 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS FF WILLS FF MARTINS
*** MON 02/04/2013 VEH
ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 18:11 * OREGON RD SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A29 SOH F FF
MARTINS FF PARKINSON
E23 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS FF WILLS
*** MON 02/04/2013 EMS
CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ 20:23 * NORTH ST SOH
*** UNIT(S) ***
A28 SOH F FF
MARTINS FF PARKINSON
C30 SOH F FF FRANKS
SC1 SOH F LT PELTIER
FF WILLS
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Sports and Recreation
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Snow appears to be on the way, so
get out your skis, snowshoes, and
mittens. Lots to choose from --
enjoy the week outdoors!
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Saturday, February 16 --
Cross-Country Ski at Memorial
Forest sponsored by
SVT
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Saturday, February 16 --
Nature Walk with Cherrie Corey:
A Sense of Place at Great
Meadows NWR sponsored by
FARNWR,
SPC,
MQ and
USFWS
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Saturday, February 16 --
Animal Tracking at Broadmoor
(adult program) sponsored by
MAB
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Saturday, February 16 --
Owl Prowl Adventures Under the
Moon (adult program)
sponsored by
MAB
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Saturday, February 16 --
Snowshoe Clinic at Bird Park,
Walpole sponsored by
TTOR
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Saturday, February 16 --
Snowshoe or Hike at Broad Meadow
Brook, Worcester sponsored
by
AMC-W
Recurring Rides:
Wednesday Wheelers
sponsored by
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Speakers, Meetings and
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Outdoors This Past Week -
Nature Sightings
These Canada geese make
a beautiful pattern on
the Sudbury River in
Lincoln. Harold McAleer
took the photo for SVT's
Nature Sightings
page. To subscribe to
SVT's full Nature
Sightings email each
week, please
click here.
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Outdoor Destinations
Weston Ski Track
(Weston)
Weston Ski Track offers
cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing on the Leo J. Martin
Golf Course, with 15 km of
groomed trails. They offer
lessons for kids and adults.
Check their website for current
conditions.
Trail Map
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otw@svtweb.org
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further information contact the
event sponsor directly. Sudbury
Valley Trustees, Inc. does not
endorse or promote any
particular listing and
cannot accept responsibility
for the accuracy of the
information
provided by sponsors nor for
the safety or the leadership
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Postponements and Cancellations have started in
anticipation of the big storm this weekend
The Valentine's Party, originally
scheduled for Saturday
is now going to be held
Thursday, February 14 between 1-5
pm.
People can drop by anytime during
those hours for crafts,
games, & refreshments. No
registration necessary.
The teen PS3 Game Night, originally
scheduled for Friday the 8th,
will now be held Friday,
Feb. 15 from 4-6 pm. No registration necessary.
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Snow Storm Alert: ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
MORNING THROUGH
* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AS WELL AS WESTERN AND
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS.
* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.
Blizzard Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
319 PM EST WED FEB 6 2013
...A POTENTIAL HISTORIC WINTER STORM AND BLIZZARD IS EXPECTED TO
DROP 1 TO 2 FEET OF SNOW ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION FRIDAY INTO
SATURDAY...
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WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...
TAUNTON...BROCKTON...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...
WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK
319 PM EST WED FEB 6 2013
...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. THE WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
* LOCATIONS...MUCH OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AS WELL AS NORTHERN AND
CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND. THIS INCLUDES THE BOSTON TO PROVIDENCE
CORRIDOR.
* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 12 TO 24 INCHES.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW DEVELOPS BY FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL
INCREASE INTENSITY DURING FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE HEAVIEST SNOW
WILL OCCUR FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL
FOR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. THE WORST OF THE STORM WILL BE FRIDAY
NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER
HOUR POSSIBLE. TRAVEL MAY BECOME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE WITH BLOWING
AND DRIFTING SNOW.
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.
* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR CONSIDERABLE
FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT
GUSTS OVER 35 MPH AND VISIBILITIES BELOW 1/4 MILE FOR AT LEAST
3 HOURS. WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE...MAKING TRAVEL
VERY DANGEROUS. BE PREPARED TO ALTER ANY TRAVEL PLANS.
Probability of Snow
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Author and
Historian Donna McDaniel to Speak at the Southborough Library: Lincoln and
the Emancipation Proclamation,
Fact vs.
Fiction, Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Southborough’s own Donna McDaniel will speak about Lincoln
and the Emancipation
Proclamation at the Southborough Library on Tuesday, February
12 at 7:00 p.m.
What do you really know about the Emancipation Proclamation
and that time in our nation 150 years ago? And why does it still matter
today?
McDaniel has lived in Southborough for over 40 years, and was
the first woman elected to the Board of Selectmen. She authors a bi-weekly
column in the Northborough/Southborough Villager.
The talk by Donna McDaniel on Lincoln and the Emancipation
Proclamation is in recognition of Black History Month. It is free and open
to the public. No registration required. Call the Library at 508-485-5031
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Link to
Golden Retriever Dog Rescue, Sunday, February 3, 2013, Southborough MWRA
Aqueduct
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/metro-west/12009781968667/crews-rescue-2-dogs-from-icy-water-in-southboro/
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These events are free to
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Marlborough
Hospital Welcomes Ankur Parikh, MD
Marlborough, MA
(February 5, 2013) – Marlborough Hospital is pleased to
announce that Ankur Parikh, MD, a urologist, is now on staff at Marlborough
Hospital and is taking new patients.
Dr. Parikh’s clinical interests include the treatment of
kidney and bladder stones, benign enlargement of the prostate, as well as
renal masses and prostate cancer. He is a graduate of the Temple University
School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed his surgical
internship and urological residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville,
PA. He is also on the staff of the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Department
of Urology.
Dr. Parikh is part of the practice of Drs. Glazier, Cherry
and Parulkar and has offices located at 85 Prescott Street in Worcester, at
159 Union Street in Marlborough, and at 28 Newton Street in Southborough.
New patient appointments can be made by calling 508-753-7259.
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Friendly reminder of February
vacation activities we are
offering. Please enroll as soon
as possible so we don't have to
cancel classes. We have a few
enrolled in Engino Building and
Dodgeball but we need more to
make them run. Register by
February 15th.
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 February 5,
2013 - Remembering the Blizzard of 1978 Southborough! Above: Route 9
East near White's Corner (Coldstone and Starbucks),
Below: Southville and River Street, Route 9 looking East from 85 after
the National Guard cleared out vehicles and opened a lane, Cal Mauro driving
the grader on Southville Road, George Mooney clearing the apron of the
former Southborough Fire Dept station 2, 103 Southville Road - notice the
chevy symbol of the truck buried in snow and Route 9 looking west from route
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Zoom 2 Valentine Special!
If you are looking to brighten your smile,
take advantage of our limited time
Zoom 2
Whitening Special:
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Offer expires:2/28/2013*
Reg. $599. Some restrictions apply.
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Your smile is the first thing people notice when
they see you. Show the world your brilliant
smile!
Take advantage of this offer now and schedule
your appointment by February 15th, 2013.
Thank you for being a valued member of our
dental team. Please give us a call at
877-779-4242 if you have any questions or if we
can be of any assistance whatsoever. This offer
can be purchased now and used later!
New
England Dental Group
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MARCH TO CONSERVATION CONFERENCES
Registration is now open for several annual conservation conferences
taking place in March. These meetings would be of interest to
conservation commissioners, educators, youth group leaders, bird
enthusiasts, and other conservationists. MassWildlife staff will be
participating at most of these meetings. Registration is now open for
these meetings.
March 2 - Massachusetts Association of Conservation
Commissions Conference, Worcester - The 2013 MACC Annual
Environmental Conference will be held at the College of the Holy Cross
in Worcester. Several DFW staff will be making presentations at this
meeting. Registration information is at
http://maccweb.org/edu_aec.html or call MACC
at (617) 489-3930.
March 6 - Massachusetts Environmental Education Conference, Worcester
- The 2013 Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES) will be
holding its annual conference at the College of the Holy Cross in
Worcester. This year's theme is "Strengthening Communities; Branching
Out, Reaching In." This conference is useful for educators in both
formal and non-formal educational settings. More details at
www.massmees.org.
March 16 - MassAudubon Birders Meeting, Waltham
- The 20th Annual Birders Meeting will be held at Bentley University,
Waltham. Novice and experienced bird enthusiasts will enjoy the varied
offerings at this conference. Registration information is at:
www.massaudubon.org or call (781) 259-2136.
March 23 - Massachusetts Land Trust Conference, Worcester
- The 23nd Annual Mass Land Conservation Conference will take place at
the Worcester Technical High School.
DFW staff will participate in roundtable session titled "Deer
Populations on Land Trust Lands".
Registration is limited. Details on the conference and registration can
be found at
www.massconservation.org.
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FAQ: "Whenever I
purchase flowers from you, how come
they last so long?"
Cut, shipped and delivered
to us daily, our fresh flowers
receive proper care. We sell only
Grade #1 flowers, which means that
they are "the best available".
Testimonial:
"I rec'd a surprise vase of
flowers a couple of weeks ago-they
were the most stunning arrangement
that I have ever received. They
lasted for about 1 1/2 weeks-fresh,
firm, and vibrant colored
flowers-brilliant!" J. Collins,
Hopkinton, MA
Order or
pick up today!
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Gulbankian Farms
Garden Center & Florist Shop
40 Mt. Vickery Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
Tel:
508-485-8979
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February 27 and 28,
2013.
Springfield, MA
Build your
ecological
connections at ELA'S
19th annual
Conference,
Sustainable
Habitats: Building
Ecological
Connections.
Admission includes
educational sessions
and workshops,
Continental
breakfast and lunch,
Jazz Social Hour,
and networking
opportunities
throughout the day.
Wednesday offers two
intensive workshops.
Ecological Systems +
Design = Living
Spaces explores the
interplay of soil,
water, soil, and
habitat in creating
landscapes. Local
Food, Local
Landscapes looks at
integrating and
sustaining edibles
in the landscape.
Optional Keynote
Dinner features Jeff
Lowenfels, author of
Teaming with
Microbes, A
Gardener's Guide to
the Soils Food Web.
Thursday's
educational lineup
includes three
concurrent education
tracks - two tracks
with classroom-style
sessions and one
track of panel
discussions -
covering a wide
range of topics
relevant to
ecological landscape
design and
maintenance.
Optional Keynote
Dinner features
Rebecca McMackin,
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Horticulturist.
For additional
information and
registration, visit
www.ecolandscaping.org/conference.
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February 6-8, 2013
Boston Converntion and Exhibitor Center, Boston, MA
The Northeast's leading horticulture trade show and green industry seminars await you at New England Grows, one of the largest and most popular horticultural and green industry events in North America.
New England Grows connects 13,000+ green industry professionals with the brightest horticultural ideas, hottest selling plants, latest green industry technology, and best outdoor equipment at its 1,100+ booth horticulture tradeshow.
Add to that dozens of ground-breaking green industry seminars led by world-renowned experts, and you'll understand why New England Grows is the ultimate green industry event for you and your business.
Details and registration at www.newenglandgrows.org/.
Visit the MDAR booth at #454 and get a free ALB tote bag!
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February 22, Essex,
Vermont, 9 am – 4:30
pm
With support by the
MDAR, featured
speakers include
Graham Ollard, a
hops consultant the
Yakima Valley in
Washington will
speak on fertility
and pest management
in hops. Krista
Delahunty & Jason
Johnston of
Aroostook Hops in
Westfield, Maine
will discuss the
results of their
Northeast SARE
Farmer grant, which
evaluated the impact
of cover crops and
irrigation on hop
yields. Colorado
organic hop farmer,
Rich Andrews, will
present on his
innovative solar hop
and herb dryer
design, as well as
his experiences with
growing organic
hops. Join Vermont
Pub and Brewery and
Bobcat Café and
Brewery as they
facilitate an
educational sensory
panel to highlight
the importance of
proper drying and
storage techniques.
Also learn about the
latest hop research
results from the NW
Crops and Soils
Team. Varietal
evaluations, pests,
fertility, and cover
crops will be
discussed. The
conference flyer
provides more
details: www.uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil/wp-content/uploads/2013-Hops-Conference-flyer-4.pdf.
To register:
www.uvm.edu/extension/hopsconference
Farm Adds
Classified Ads
•Position Open:
Cricket Creek Farm,
Farm Manager.
Cricket Creek Farm
is a grass-based
dairy in
Williamstown, MA,
milking 30 Brown
Swiss and Jerseys.
All milk is used
on-farm for
producing
award-winning
cheeses and raw milk
sales. The Farm
Manager will work in
a collaborative
environment with the
General Manager and
Creamery Manager to
oversee daily
operations. More
information can be
found here.
•Central MA Farm for
Lease: 8.5 acres
includes 3-4 bedroom
farm house, 2 bay
garage, 2-stall
horse barn, pond,
workshop, commercial
greenhouse, mature
lavender crop.
$1,500/mo. Town of
Oakham, Quabbin
Regional School
District, 20 minutes
from Worcester.
Available for
cultivation upon
signed agreement,
available for
occupancy May 1 or
earlier. Includes
appliances, large
screened porch and
deck, gardens,
sunroom, frost-free
hydrants, total
privacy. Ideal for
hobby farmer or
beginning grower.
Owners reserve right
to inspect and
approve all pets and
livestock, crops,
and can offer
agricultural
technical assistance
within reason.
508-882-3777, leave
message.
•CSA Manager
Position: Weir River
Farm, Hingham MA.
CSA Manager has
management
responsibility for
an established
Community Supported
Agriculture
operation at Weir
River Farm, a
property of the
Trustees of
Reservations.
Responsibilities
include crop
production planning
and management,
staff supervision,
budget management,
planning, marketing,
procurement, and
shareholder
relations. The CSA
Manager reports to
the Superintendent
of the South Shore
Management Unit and
works closely with
other non-CSA farm
staff. The position
is full-time year
round with a
seasonally variable
work schedule. There
are currently 4.5
acres available for
vegetable
production. Details
here.
•Agricultural
Excavation – Grading
Services - provide
earth moving,
drainage,
land/pasture
reclamation,
greenhouse
preparation, and
rock raking
services. Includes
but not limited to
orchards/equine
facilities/cranberry
bogs/nurseries.Chris
Merrill Excavating,
merrilltrucks@comcast.net,
978-897-9977.
•NOFA Certified
Organic Hay: High
quality 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd cut in small
square bales.
Delivery available.
Williamstown.
413-458-3424 or
jmygeog@yahoo.com
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These events are free to children and their
caregivers. Participants must be
Southborough residents
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FRESHWATER SPORT FISHING AWARDS WINNERS
Freshwater anglers from Cape Cod to the Berkshires who reeled in the
biggest freshwater fish from Massachusetts lakes, ponds, and streams
will be honored by the state fish and wildlife officials at the New
England Fishing and Outdoor Expo in Worcester on Saturday, February 9,
2013. Among the dozens of fish enthusiasts to be honored is a new state
record holder, Shane Felch of Shrewsbury, who successfully landed a 46
pound, 5 ounce carp using a crossbow in Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury.
The Freshwater Sporting Fishing Awards 2012 Angler of the Year is a
teenager,
Jake Souza of Berkley. The Angler of the Year Award is given to
the angler who weighs in the largest number of species that qualify
under the Freshwater Sport Fishing Awards Program. Souza landed
11 different species in bodies of water in southeastern Massachusetts
and Cape Cod. The 2012 adult and youth award
winners are posted on line at:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fishing/awards/2012_sportfish_winners.htm
MassWildlife’s Freshwater Sport Fishing Awards program presents bronze
pins to adult and youth anglers who catch fish of certain minimum weight
requirements for 22 species, and gold pins and commemorative plaques to
those who catch the largest fish in each category.
“The annual Freshwater Sport Fishing Awards Program highlights the
terrific fishing opportunities the Commonwealth has to offer anglers of
all ages,” said MassWildlife’s Richard Hartley, Awards Coordinator and
Fisheries Biologist. “I want to thank everyone who participated in the
2012 fishing competition and encourage others to get involved this year
by taking a friend or family member fishing!” For more details on how
to submit an entry to the 2013 Freshwater Sport Fishing Awards contest,
go to:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fishing/awards/sportfish_awards_program.htm
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Scout
Shabbat
Service
February 8, 2013 7:00 PM
Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, Brownies, Girl Scouts,
Israeli Scouts, and Scouts from other Countries – young and old, please plan
on attending and participating in a special Jewish Scout Shabbat.
Beth
Tikvah Synagogue (45 Oak St, Westborough, MA) is hosting a Scout Shabbat on
Friday February 8, 2013 starting at 7:00 PM. All current scouts or adults
who were scouts as youth (including their families and friends) are invited
to join in this special service. All scouts are urged to wear their uniform
to the service. Individuals who would like to participate in the service are
welcome to volunteer.
If you have any questions, or have scouts that would like to participate in
the service, please email EJ Dotts,
ejdotts@gmail.com.
RSVPs are encouraged so that she can order enough Scout Shabbat patches for
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It's Time to
Report Your
Focus on Feeder Results!
Use our easy
online reporting form
or
Download a form
(pdf) and mail it to Mass Audubon at the address
provided.
Thank you to the many
hundreds of you who collected Focus on Feeder data
this year.
Because of Mass Audubon
members and friends like you, this year's
participation is shaping up to be the highest in
years!
Every
participant really does count! When
all the reports are compiled, they will provide
important data about winter birds in Massachusetts.
Please submit
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Fun for everyone - little & big kids alike!
Saturday, March 16
11:00 am
Marlboro Senior Center
250 Main Street, Marlboro
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Celtic harpist and Storyteller Mary King will present a lively Celtic inspired performance on Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 am at the Marlborough Senior Center, 250 Main Street in Marlborough.
Mary King has been playing traditional Irish music for over twenty years. Her interactive show, featuring Celtic music and stories for families and children, also features an introduction to Irish step dancing where the audience can learn to dance and perform in the show. Irish folk tales round out the set for a fun, engaging program. Audience participation is encouraged. Wee ones encouraged to wear their fairy outfits for this magical fun. Fun for everyone - little and big kids alike!
Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the door or by purchasing in advance.
This exceptional cultural performance is part of the Arts Alliance's Focus On The Arts
series. Bringing enriching entertainment to families, these quality programs are sure to appeal to kids and adults of all ages.
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155 Apsley
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MA 01749
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Road Art Center | 1 Boston Post Road | Marlborough | MA | 01752
"Figure/Portrait 2013"
-Artists please pick up unsold works!
"It's in the Bag! 2013" Opening Reception February 7th,
5:30-8:00 p.m.
March
2013- Open Show-
Registration Form
April
2013- Flower Show-Registration
Form
May 2013-
Abstract Show
June
2013- Teacher/Student Show/Open House
August
2013- Landscape/Seascape show
September
2013- Animal Show
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Representative
Dykema’s Local Office Hours
 Continuing
a tradition that began when she was first elected, Representative Dykema
will holding her quarterly office hours in each of the four towns of the 8th
Middlesex District next month.
“Being accessible to
constituents was a pledge I made when I was first elected,” said Dykema.
“I’ve learned so much from all those who have come to meet with me and I
appreciate hearing their thoughts and ideas.”
Residents are
encouraged to stop in to the office hours to share concerns, questions and
opinions on state issues or simply to chat over a cup of coffee.
As always, if the
scheduled office hours are not convenient for you, please call the office at
(617) 722-2210 or email her aide at
leah.robins@mahouse.gov
to set up a personal appointment either in the district or at the State
House.
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Holliston
Friday, February 8
9:30 – 10:30
Coffee Haven
76 Railroad Street
Hopkinton
Friday,
February 8
8:00 – 9:00
Hopkinton Gourmet
43 Main Street |
Southborough
Friday, February 15
8:00 – 9:00am
Red Barn Coffee
20
Turnpike Road (Eastbound)
Westborough
Friday, February 15
10:00 – 11:00am
Tatnuck Bookseller
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District Free Throw
Championship
Friday, February 8, 2013
The boys and girls ages 10 thru 14 of
Southborough that won the local Southborough, Knights of Columbus Free throw
Competition will be competing at the District Championship this Friday
2/8/13 @ 5:30 PM at the Milford Youth Center on 24 Pearl Street, Milford,
MA.
Southborough has won at the District,
Regional and State level for the past 3-years.
We wish the boys and girls great success in
the District Championship!
Knights of Columbus, Southborough
www.kofcsouthboro.org
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The next session of RAP is
available for viewing on our
website and in virtual
backpack this week.
Registration begins February 11,
2013.
Also available on the
website is the remaining
schedule for the current RAP
session.
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TACK SALE
Saturday
March 23, 2013
at the Dudley-Gendron
Post in Sutton, MA
9 AM - 2 PM
$25 per table if
you'd like to come
sell your items!!
Here is the Flyer
below and it is also
on our website
www.theponyexpress.net
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The Pony
Express
HUGE
TACK SALE
Saturday March 23,
2013
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dudley-Gendron Post,
Sutton, MA, right
off Route 146
Huge selection of
items for
equestrians and farm
owners to start off
your show season
Stable Supplies,
Grooming, Blankets,
Sheets, Bridles,
Halters, Saddles,
Training equipment,
clothing, boots,
helmets, jackets,
equestrian themed
items and gifts
Rain or Shine,
Inside and Out
Dudley-Gendron
American Legion Post
414, 156 Boston Rd.
Sutton, MA
Right behind Tony's
Pizza of Sutton,
Plenty of Parking is
available for
vendors and
shoppers.
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Tables are available
at a cost of $25.00
each and can be
reserved by filling
out the
information below
and sending a check
payable to:
Danielle Cyr 141
Sutton St. Uxbridge,
MA 01569
PAYPAL Also
Available - send
funds to
the1ponyexpress@gmail.com
Questions:
Email Danielle at
DanielleCyr2007@gmail.com
or Sarah at
Sarah.Charest@gmail.com
Tack Sale
Reservation Form:
**I would like to
reserve ( )
Tables at a cost of
$25.00 per table. (3
x 8 ft or Round Top
table will be
provided as they are
available per the
hall)
Outside Space is
available (10x20 ft
space),
tables/chairs will
NOT be provided and
refunds will not be
given should there
be inclement
weather.
**I would like to
reserve ( )
Outside Space at a
cost of $25.00 per
Space.
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
E-mail address:
Refunds for inside
tables will not be
given after March
9th.
Refunds for outside
space will not be
given. Trailer space
available for
$40.00/space
We hope
to see you
there!!
Your
friends at The
Pony Express
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February 3, 2013 - Iced and beautiful but deadly. After
this weeks rain and warm temperatures, the ice may look safe but it is just
reforming this week. A few people have fallen through the ice in
Westborough this afternoon. Reports are that they are okay but wet.
The Westborough Fire and Police cleared the ponds of skaters. Above is
the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough off Route 85 which does not allow
skating at all. Just a reminder to stay off the ice and use the
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Space Weather News for Feb. 3, 2003
http://spaceweather.com
SOLAR RADIO BURST: Solar activity has been low for weeks. However, there
was a break in the quiet this weekend when new sunspot AR1667 unleashed a
strong burst of shortwave radio static. The emissions were so loud, they
overwhelmed the sounds of terrestrial voice transmissions in the
loudspeakers of some shortwave radios on Earth. A recording of the outburst
is featured on today's edition of
http://spaceweather.com
SOLAR FLARE ALERTS: Would you like a call when solar flares are underway?
X-flare alerts are available from
http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and
http://spaceweatherphone.com
(voice).
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February 3, 2013 - Southborough News advertiser New England
Dental Group with an office in Marlborough and right here in Southborough.
NEDG specializes in CEREC, Invisalign and teeth whitening
Zoom 2. General Dentistry, dental emergencies, scaling and root planning,
periodontics, TMJ disorders, crowns made on sight, oral exams, oral cancer
care, family dental care, cosmetic dentistry and more. Located at:
New England Dental Group has two locations:
661C Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752
Telephone: 508 485 1114
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm. Saturday 9am
to 2pm.
and
257 Turnpike Road, Suite 330, Southborough, MA 01772
Telephone: 508 281 6464
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm. Closed
Saturdays.
E-mail:
info@newenglanddentalgroup.com
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Southborough Town House
February 2 - 9, 2013
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McAuliffe CPS Board of Trustees Education Committee -
Agenda |
Feb 4 |
8:30 am |
25 Clinton Street, Framingham |
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Board of Assessors -
Agenda |
Feb 5 |
8:30 am |
McAuliffe Hearing Room, Town House |
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Youth Commission -
Agenda - CANCELED |
Feb 5 |
7:15 PM |
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Council on Aging -
Agenda |
Feb 6 |
7:00 PM |
Room B, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road |
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Scholarship Advisory Committee -
Agenda |
Feb 6 |
7:30 PM |
Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road |
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Southborough Senior Center
February 2 - 9, 2013
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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| 9:00 Cribbage |
9:15 Tai Chi |
7:45 walking group |
8:30 Fitness
Thursday |
10:00 Breakfast club |
Center open |
| 9:00 Health Clinic |
10:15 Fitness
Tuesday |
9:00 Health Clinic |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
10:00 Canasta |
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9:30 Painting Class |
11:00 senior singers |
9:00 Yoga |
9:30 Ernie's Barbershop |
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12:00 Blue Plate Special |
12:00 Ping Pong |
9:30 Pool |
10:00 Beginner Tai
Chi |
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1:30 Beginner Piano |
12:25 ARHS Poetry Out Loud |
10:00 Creative
Writers |
12:00 Bridge |
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1:00 Beginner Pool |
11:30 Landscape of the Middle East |
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Southborough Library February 2
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Sports and Recreation
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Algonquin Regional High School
Sports
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.jpg) February
2, 2013 - Skate time at the Southborough Recreation Skating Rink, Choate
Field at the Woodward School.
Free
Skate
Weekdays from Sunrise - 4:00pm
Weekends from Sunrise - 3:00pm
Stick Time
Weekdays 4:00pm - dark
Weekends 3:00pm - dark
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Letter to the Editor
When the new Southborough Development Committee convenes I am
hopeful they will look to the accumulated experience of 351 municipalities
in Massachusetts in their quest for tax relief. If they do, they will find
their mission a daunting task as outlined here.
Of these 351 municipalities in Massachusetts, only 49
municipalities have average home values above $500,000. Southborough is one
of these 49 municipalities with an average home value of $516,361 in 2012.
Of this select group of 49 municipalities, eighteen (18) have less than 5%
of their tax base identified as commercial and industrial property (CIP).
Increasing the CIP threshold to 10% expands the group to 37 municipalities
of the 49. Expressed in another fashion, 75% of the municipalities in
Massachusetts with average home values greater than $500,000 have a CIP less
than 10%. Southborough, with a CIP of 19.4%, has twice to three times the
CIP of the majority of these mainly residential towns and is actually one of
only six municipalities in this group of 49 with a CIP above 15%.
If you look more deeply into the data relative to the mission
of the new committee, a truly surprising circumstance becomes evident. In
2012 there were only two of the 49 municipalities with a CIP greater than
Southborough’s and a lower residential tax rate. They are Andover and
Bedford. Although this may at first seem to be the desired goal of the
committee, both of these municipalities accomplish this by charging
industrial and commercial tax rates significantly higher than their
residential rate. Southborough does not do this; we charge the same tax
rate for residential, commercial and industrial property. Southborough
recently defeated a warrant article at the town meeting proposing this
change. Andover and Bedford charge their commercial and industrial property
owners one and a half (1.5) and two (2.0) times the residential rates,
respectively, in order to provide tax relief to home owners. Other than the
rate bias Andover and Bedford employ, there are no municipalities with a CIP
greater than Southborough’s that have achieved a tax rate lower than
Southborough’s while maintaining average home values above $500,000. The
data clearly points out that achieving lower residential tax rates at a CIP
level above Southborough’s current 19.4% is going to be a difficult task.
There are of course many municipalities with lower tax rates than
Southborough’s and CIP values greater than Southborough’s, but they have
lower to significantly lower home assessments.
If the above information does not already paint a daunting
mission for this new committee, there are no municipalities in Massachusetts
with average home values equal to or greater than Southborough’s and a CIP
above 21 %. There are also no municipalities in the state with average
property values above $ 410,000 and CIP above 25 %. The highest average
property value for a town with a CIP above 25% is $405,503 and that belongs
to our friends in Westborough who had a tax rate in 2012 of $19.21 (CIP
37.4%). With Southborough’s current CIP of 19.4% and average property value
of $516,361, you can begin to see the chilling effect commercial and
industrial development could have on Southborough’s residential property
values.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this committee
be warned you are being asked to accomplish something that does not exist in
Massachusetts.
In conclusion I would recommend that if Southborough wishes
to buffer homeowners from an increasing tax rate then it look to the success
seen in Andover and Bedford. Increasing the CIP of Southborough presents a
significant risk to the financial net worth of the residential property
owners.
All of the information in this article is based on data from
the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. This data and much more can be
found at:
http://www.mass.gov/dor/local-officials/municipal-data-and-financial-management/data-bank-reports/.
Any individual or group wishing to learn more about this
information and similar data can contact me at
carl.guyer@gmail.com
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Marlborough
Hospital to Host 3 Free
Community Health
Education Programs In Honor of Heart Month
“Love Your Heart” Health Series Offered in February
 Marlborough,
MA
(January 30, 2013) – Show that special someone just how much
you care! Invite them to join you for one of Marlborough Hospital’s “Love
Your Heart” community health education programs in February, which is “heart
month.” All classes are free and taught by experts from UMass
Memorial Medical Center and Marlborough Hospital Medical Staff. Programs are
slated for February 12, 13 and 26 and run from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the Leahy
Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union Street, Marlborough.
Reservations are required as seating is limited. Please call 508-486-5810
for more information or to reserve your space.
Keeping Your Options—and Your Arteries—Open! Tuesday,
February 12.
Join Dr. Francesco Aiello, a vascular surgeon, for an
informative evening about vascular disease. Learn how to keep your veins and
arteries healthy and about the different treatment options now available to
combat this disease.
Facts and Fibs About “Afib” – Wednesday, February 13.
Atrial fibrillation (afib) is an irregular heartbeat that
commonly causes poor blood flow to the body. Hear from our cardiologists,
Dr. Daniel Carlucci and Dr. David McManus, about risk factors, signs and
symptoms, and what you can do to live life to the fullest with this
condition.
Pump It Up! How to be Heart Strong & Heart Wise – Tuesday,
February 26.
Learn from our experts about how to keep you heart in shape.
Find about risk factors for heart disease and what you can do with exercise,
diet and nutrition to lead a heart-healthy life. Marlborough Hospital
cardiologist, Dr. Eric Nelson, is joined by Nancy Zambraski, a clinical
exercise physiologist, for this enlightening evening on heart health.
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Be Heard Massachusetts! It's Not Too Late to Be Counted in 2012 Ag Census -- Responses due February 4th
In just a few months, America’s farmers and ranchers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities by taking part in the Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Census captures a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches and those who operate them. Census forms were mailed out in late December 2012, and responses are due by February 4th, 2013. If you haven't taken the Ag Census yet, you can take it now -- online. Right here: http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Online_Response/index.php.
The Census helps tell the whole story of U.S. agriculture. Without the information collected we wouldn’t know that 3 million farmers in the United States, only one percent of our total population, provide feed, fuel, and fiber to the other 99 percent. While that seems like a huge task, we know that farmers are stepping up to the challenge because the data tell us that U.S. agriculture is growing.
The last Census counted more than 2 million farms and ranches in the United States spanning more than 922 million acres. That’s nearly a 4 percent increase in the number of farms from the previous Census in 2002. Those farms produced more than 2 billion bushels of soybeans, 18 million bales of cotton, and $37 billion in egg and poultry sales. And, working on those farms were more than one million women farmers, a 19 percent increase from 2002.
As preparations continue for this year’s Census of Agriculture, we call on farmers and ranchers to share their stories, ask questions and talk to their fellow producers about this critical effort. Your answers to the Census help grow your farm future; shape farm programs; and boost services for you, your community and your industry.
The Census is your voice, your future and your responsibility. For more information about the Census, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call 1-888-4AG-STAT (1-888-424-7828).
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Sports and Recreation
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Outdoor events
February 2-3 -- 34th Southeastern Massachusetts Sportsman's Show, East
Bridgewater
-- Visit the MassWildlife exhibit at this show, share your latest
fishing or hunting story and buy your license while enjoying the show
located on the grounds of the
Standish Sportsman's Association on Burr Lane in East Bridgewater.
More information about the show is listed on the Standish Association's
website!
February 2 -- Snows Pond Ice Fishing Festival, Charlton
-- Learn how to fish the "hard water". The Charlton Conservation
Commission and MassWildlife's
Angler Education Program will be co-hosting this family friendly
event from 10 AM - 2PM. Dress for the weather--warm boots a must! Unsafe
ice date will be Saturday February 16. For more information, contact
Todd Girard at (508) 248-2257 or email him at
todd.girard@townofcharlton.net.
February 8 - 10 -- MassWildlife at the New England Fishing and Outdoor
Expo, Worcester
-- Visit the MassWildlife exhibit at this show, share your latest
fishing or hunting story and buy your license while enjoying the show.
This year, a new producer is mounting this show at the Worcester DCR
Centre, replacing the Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Expo.
More show information.
February 12 -- Is There Life After Salmon? Holyoke
-- A presentation about the Division's Anadromous Fish Program will be
given by Dr. Caleb Slater at the Pioneer Valley Trout Unlimited meeting
at the Elks Lodge on 250 Whitney Avenue in Holyoke. The meeting (open to
the public) starts at 7PM and is preceded by a fly tying demonstration.
For more information contact Bill Donnelly at
bdonn90123@aol.com.
February 21-24 -- MassWildlife at the Springfield Sportsmens Show, West
Springfield
-- Visit the MassWildlife exhibit at this show, share your latest
fishing or hunting story and buy your license while enjoying the show
located on the grounds of the Big E.
More Show information.
February 23 -- Flying WILD Workshop for Educators, Stoneham
-- If you work with middle school audiences and are interested in
helping students understand the importance of migratory birds and their
conservation through classroom activities and school bird festivals then
attending this workshop at the
Middlesex Fells Reservation would be a feather in your cap. Learn
about teacher led classroom activities, volunteer & student led festival
activities, and service learning projects. The material you glean will
help students lead hands-on experiments, create educational exhibits,
stage performances, and accomplish bird conservation projects. This
workshop will be a fun filled, interactive, hands-on experience in
conducting activities and implementing the Flying WILD (www.flyingwild.org)
program while also learning how to become a City Partner. Registration
is required--Registration
materials.For more information, contact Pam Landry at
pam.landry@state.ma.us or call her at (508) 389-6310.
February 26, 28, March 5 & 7--Basic Fly Tying Course, Charlton
-- Learn how to tie flies for flyfishing in the spring. The Charlton
Conservation Commission and MassWildlife's
Angler Education Program will be co-hosting this workshop from 7PM -
9PM. Space is very limited and pre-registration is required. To register
and for more information, contact Todd Girard at (508) 248-2257 or email
him at
todd.girard@townofcharlton.net.
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Snowshoe Clinic
Postponed until February 9th
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SNOW SHOE
CLINIC SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9TH
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THE snowshoe
clinic at Beals Preserve sponsored by SOLF and Eastern
Mountain Sports (EMS) that was originally scheduled on
January 26th has been re-scheduled to Saturday, February 9th
from 10 AM til noon. Snow shoes and instruction are
provided by EMS. Meet at the Red Gate Lane cul de sac.
Limited space
Cost: $5.00 per
person
Reserve a spot
by Thursday, February 7th.
Contact: info@solf.org
with names of those interested.
Also indicate
if you are able to provide your own snowshoes.
The clinic will
be held with or without snow. If there is no snow, there
will be a hike and a discussion about how to dress for
outdoor winter activities and other useful winter
information.
Sincerely
The Trustees of
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Save the date:
February 23rd, at 1 PM - Animal
tracking clinic
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Southborough Library News
FEBRUARY 2013
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PS3 Game Day
On Friday,
February 8,
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
we are calling all 'tweens
and teens to our first-ever
PS3 Game Day
at the Library! We have two
game controllers. If
you bring your own, we can
have more players. Popcorn,
soda, and other snacks will
be provided by the Friends
of the Southborough Library.
Please call the Library at
508-485-5031 for more
information.
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 Annual
Valentine's Day Party
It's time for the annual
Valentine's Day Party
at the Library! On
Saturday,
February 9,
from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., children and
their caregivers are invited to
make Valentines and other "love"
crafts and enjoy refreshments.
All are welcome; no registration
necessary. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Southborough
Library.
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Nationally Noted Author Maryanne
O'Hara to Speak Wednesday,
February 13, 11:00 a.m., at the
Library
Massachusetts author
Maryanne O'Hara
has published a novel,
"Cascade," about
depression-era western
Massachusetts and the
flooding of four towns to
create the Quabin Reservoir.
It is a rich story of
family, love, the artist's
life, and the difficulty of
making life-changing
decisions. Ms. O'Hara will
come to the Southborough
Library on
Wednesday, February 13, 11:00
a.m., to read and
discuss her writing. All are
welcome to attend this
special event. Refreshments
will be served. Call the
Library at 508-485-5031 for
more information. We
recommend you read the book
beforehand to ensure a
lively discussion. * Snow
date is Wednesday, February
27, at 11:00 a.m. * |
Robert Rivest, Comic Mime -
Thursday, February 21
He'll make you laugh, but he
won't speak! Robert
Rivest, Comic
Mime, will visit the
Library on Thursday,
February 21, at
2:30 p.m., to
perform an interactive show for
children. All ages welcome and
no registration necessary.
Sponsored by Fay School.
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Library Wish List 
*Ziplock
Bags in any size:
snack, sandwich, quart, and
gallon
*Purell Hand Sanitizer
*Craft Items -
glue sticks, construction paper,
stickers
*String - balls
of twine
*Clorox Wipes
*Tissues
*Band-Aids
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Teen Event Survey
Calling all teens! We need to
hear from you! When you come
into the Library, please take a
moment to complete the
Teen Event Survey. We
need your input about events and
activities that you would like
to see at the Library after
school, during evenings and on
weekends. Help us plan events
that are right for you!
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For Adults:
The Fifth Assassin by Brad
Meltzer
Suspect by Robert Crais
Bend, Not Break: A Life in
Two Worlds
by Ping Fu
For Teens:
Remember Me by
Christopher Pike
The Tear Collector by
Patrick Jones
Ripper by Stefan
Petrucha
For Children:
I'm Not Sleepy! by Jane
Chapman
Foxes in the Snow by Jonathan
Emmett
The Candy Smash by
Jacqueline Davies
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Save the Dates!
On Thursday,
March 7, at
7:00 p.m. the
INSIDE STORY Business
Speaker Series
continues with Mark and
Lisa Virrochi, owners
of Red Barn Coffee
Roasters. Their
presentation is titled:
"Red Barn Coffee Roasters: From
Bean to Cup."
On Tuesday,
April 2, at
7:00 p.m. the
Library, in conjunction with the
Board of Health, kicks off a
quarterly Public Health Series.
Dennis Costello and Paul
Pisinski will discuss
"Getting to Know Your Septic
System." There's always
something for everyone at the
Southborough Library!
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Friends Provide So Much
Our thanks to the Friends of the
Southborough Library for their
thoughtful contribution toward a
coffee maker for the staff. It
was on our wish list! We are
lovin' it.
Ms. Pat, Ms. Barbara, and
Ms. Kim. It was like
Christmas opening up our
gift!
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Database of the Month:
Print
publication of
Morningstar's Mutual Fund
Guides stopped in
December. The Library has an
online subscription to the
Morningstar Research Center
that we are testing until
June 2013. This site will
allow you to research,
evaluate, and track stocks
and mutual funds online.
Click
here to access the
Morningstar site online -
and let us know what you
think! The more we hear from
folks who use the site, the
more worthwhile our
investment will be.
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Evergreen FAQs
Send your questions about
Evergreen to:
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Teens: Please like us on
Facebook!
Remember to visit our
Facebook page for the latest
upcoming teen
events. Visit us at:
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Mr. Vinny's Little
Puppet 
Show
Come to the Southborough
Library on
Saturday,
February 2,
at 2:00 p.m.
and celebrate "Take Your
Child to the Library
Day" with Little
Vinny's Little Puppet
Show. Listen
and learn with Little
Vinny's puppets and
stories. All are
welcome; no registration
required.
This program is
sponsored by Fay School.
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Donna McDaniel to Speak
on Lincoln and the
Emancipation
Proclamation: Fact vs.
Fiction
Southborough's own
Donna McDaniel will
speak at the Library
on
Tuesday,
February 12,
7:00 p.m.,
on Abraham Lincoln
and the truth vs.
legend of the
Emancipation
Proclamation, and
why it still
matters. Join us for
this insightful
lecture in
celebration of Black
History Month. No
registration
required.
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The Library
will be
closed on Monday,
February 18,
for Presidents'
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Mystery Week in the
Children's Room
February School Vacation
Week is
Mystery Week
at the Library! Children
are welcome to stop by
anytime during the week
of February
19-22 for
crafts and
activities. What kind of
activities?
It's a mystery!
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Tax Time!
As of January 31,
we have only FORM 1 from
the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in bulk,
and virtually no print
forms from the IRS. We
know that printing these
documents has been late
this year, due to the
budget discussions in
Washington at the end of
2012. Be patient and
stay tuned. We also know
that the April 15
deadline has not changed
this year!
Watch our web site
www.southboroughlib.org
for updates in February.
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February at the
Library
For Children:
Preschool
Storytime for
children ages
2-5 & their
families:
10:30 a.m.
on
Mondays: February 4,
11 and 25
Tuesdays:
February 5, 12 and
26
Wednesdays: February
6, 13 and 27.
Baby & Toddler
Time for
infants to 2 year olds
and their families:
11:00 a.m.
on
Thursdays:
February 7, 14
and 28.
Build with
LEGOs on Tuesday,
February 12,
at 3:45-5:00
p.m., at
the Library. Ages 4
and up are welcome,
accompanied by a
parent or caregiver.
No registration
required.
Upcoming
Kids Craft Days:
Making
Bookmark Corners
on Wednesday,
February 13,
at
4:00 p.m.
and Beading
Bracelets
on
Tuesday,
February 26,
at 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer and
Library Friends
leader Beth Melo
will instruct. These
activities are
geared to 5 to
8-year-old children.
Parents must remain
with their child for
the event. Please
register for the
program at the
Children's Desk or
by e-mailing
becmelo@yahoo.com.
Teen
Advisory
Group
(T.A.G.)
will meet
on
Tuesday,
February
12,
at
6:30
p.m.
Southborough
'tweens
and
teens
ages
11-18
are
welcome
to
join
this
group.
Help
us
choose
books
(and
more)
and
plan
teen
events at
the
Library.
Call
508-485-5031
for
more
information.
For
Adults:
The
Library
Board
of
Trustees
will
meet
on
Tuesday, February
19, at
6:00
p.m.,
at
the
Library.
Meetings
are
open
to
the
public
and
held
in a
downstairs
meeting
room.
The
Friends of the
Library
will meet on
Wednesday, February
20, at
7:30 p.m.
at the Library.
All are welcome!
The
Southborough
Library
Genealogy Group
will meet on
Thursday,
February
28, at
7:00
p.m.
We'll hear from
Polly FitzGerald
Kimmett,
genealogist and
specialist on
military
records.
Book
Discussion
Groups:
The
First
Wednesday
Book Group's
February
book is Burden
of
Desire by
Robert
MacNeil.
The
group
will
meet on
Wednesday, February
6,
at
10:00
a.m.
at the
Library.
The
Senior
Center
Book
Group
will have
a
special
guest
for its February
meeting.
Maryanne
O'Hara,
author
of
Cascade, will speak
to the
group on
Wednesday, February
13,
at
11:00
a.m.,
at
the Library.
All
are
welcome!
The
YA
Book
Group
will
discuss Recruit
by Robert
Muchamore on
Wednesday,
February
13,
at
6:30
p.m.,
at
the
Library. Pizza
and
soda
provided
by
Southborough
Domino's
on
Route
9.
*The
elementary
school
book
groups
are
currently
filled.
Please
call
the
Library
for
more
information.
The
next
meeting
for
the 4th-6th
Grade
Book
Group
will
be
on
Thursday,
February
14,
at
6:30 p.m., at the Library. We will discuss Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Pizza and soda provided by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
The
2nd
&
3rd
Grade
Book
Group will
meet
on
Wednesday,
February
27, 6:30
p.m.,
at
the
Library. The
book
they
will
discuss
is Third
Grade
Angels by
Jerry
Spinelli.
For
more
information
about
these
events,
check
the
Library
Web
site
www.southboroughlib.org
and
click
on
Upcoming
Events
in
the
right-hand
column.
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