On behalf of the Veterans of
Southborough, we would once again like to extend an invitation to the
residents of Southborough, to join with us for the upcoming Memorial Day
2012 Observances.
All are welcomed to join with VFW
Post 3276 and American Legion Post 161 in placing flags on the graves of
our Veterans on Friday
– May 25th – 6:00 PM at the Rural Cemetery – Rt. 85.
On Monday at 9:00 AM - we will march from the Marlboro Savings Bank holding
to the long standing tradition, of visiting the various
cemeteries and memorials to honor and pay tribute to our men and women
who have worn the uniform in service to our country.
A student from
Trottier Middle School will join with us to present the Gettysburg
Address at the Civil War Monument - in honor of those residents who paid
the ultimate price.
We are expected to
be joined by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, along with local
politicians, our State Representatives as well as the Algonquin Regional
High School Band and the Trottier Middle School Band.
All Veterans
especially those who may have recently returned from service in Iraq,
Afghanistan or any deployment in service to our nation are welcomed to
join with us.
House
Passes “Valor Act” to Support Veterans
Legislation Includes Dykema
Bill to Connect Vets with Supports Through Courts
Boston – Today, the
Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Valor Act, a
comprehensive piece of legislation which expands benefits and increases
access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military, and
their families.
Included in the legislation
were provisions of a bill filed by Rep. Dykema in 2010 that will ensure
that veterans in the court system are given the opportunity to be
evaluated for service-related psychological trauma including PTSD, and
provided with access to rehabilitative programs already funded by the
state and federal governments. The provision had the support of
Secretary of Veterans Services Nee, Attorney General Coakley, Mayor
Menino and veterans groups from across the state.
“Veterans who return home
from military service often cope with challenges that the rest of us
can’t imagine,” said Dykema. “Sometimes these challenges bring them into
contact with the courts, offering a unique opportunity to connect vets
with support services that are already available. The bill we passed
today will ensure that veterans and their families get the support they
need and deserve when they return home.”
Also included in the bill
was an amendment filed by Reps. Dykema, Beaton and Peterson that allows
communities to offer a property tax work -off program for veterans,
similar to the senior citizen tax work-off program.
The Westborough Board of
Selectmen had voted unanimously to support both the Act and the
amendment for the local tax work off provision. Selectman Tim Dodd, who
brought the motion forward locally, stated “This program has the
potential to provide a real benefit to our local veterans. I was happy
to work with our legislative delegation to make this happen.”
“This is just one more way
that we can thank veterans for their service to our country and help
them to stay in the area after they return home,” said Representative
Dykema.
“With more and more
servicemen and women returning from overseas every day, it is important
that we continue to recognize the sacrifices that they have made,” said
Representative Beaton. “This measure will go a long way towards
renewing our commitment to the men and women who risk their lives on our
behalf and help them to transition back to civilian life in
Massachusetts.”
“Our returning veterans and
their families have made tremendous sacrifices on our behalf and we owe
them a debt of gratitude,” said Representative Peterson. “The provisions
that we passed today establish programs and services that returning
servicemembers need, and provides a meaningful way to thank them for all
they do.”
Other provisions of the bill include:
Adopts the Interstate
Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children which
streamlines the process for school-aged children of military
personnel to transfer between school districts and states.
Requires public
institutions of higher education to develop a set of policies and
procedures governing the evaluation of a student’s military
occupation or occupations, military training, coursework, and
experience, in order to determine whether academic credit shall be
awarded for such experience, training, and coursework.
Provides that a service
member with a license or certificate issued by the Department of
Public Safety shall have at least 90 days after returning from
active duty to renew his or her license or certificate. The
extension shall apply to elevator mechanics, boiler and amusement
device inspectors, hoisting licenses, engineering licenses,
firemen’s licenses, pipefitters’ licenses, sprinkler-fitters’
licenses, and refrigeration technician licenses.
Establishes a
commission to study and make assessments on the certification
process for veterans’ service officers and for developing an
improved training and certification process.
Unsung Heroine Linda
Hubley Honored at State House
Boston, MA–Today at the State House Southborough
resident Linda Hubley was named a member of the Massachusetts Commission
on the Status of Women’s 2012 class of Unsung Heroines. Linda is one of
88 women from across the Commonwealth recognized for their work to
enrich our communities.
“It was an
honor to recognize Linda for her conservation efforts and all she does
on behalf of Southborough,” said Representative Carolyn Dykema. “Where
ever she goes, Linda makes a difference and today was a special
opportunity to say thank you.”
“Linda’s
tireless work to protect and preserve the local environment and promote
conservation has made a huge difference for her community. She’s truly
deserving of this award,” said State Senator Jamie Eldridge.
Linda has
dedicated her life to her community, and in particular, to conservation.
In 1981, Linda was the first female state park supervisor and she
oversaw many state parks over the years. She has also taught
environmental education at local after school programs. Linda has served
on the Recreation Facilities committee, Conservation Commission, Road
Safety Committee, and co-chaired and started Sudbury River Watershed
Organization. In addition, she has also been involved with addressing
the destructive Asian long horned beetle infestation in greater
Worcester. As an active member of her community, Linda was also co-chair
of the Southborough Animal Disaster Preparedness committee and helped
write the animal disaster plan for the town as well as serving as an
assistant H-4 horse club leader. As proprietor of the first internet
news source for the town
www.southboroughnews.com, Linda
provides local reporting and local town issues.
The
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state
agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the
Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their
rights and opportunities. (contributed photo)
White Sand Not Snow
May 16, 2012 - From a reader's travel photos. White
Sands National Monument in New Mexico. Gypsum sand makes it look like
you need to plow and wear a winter jacket.
Governor
Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to
half-staff on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from sunrise to sunset in honor of
Lance Corporal Michael J. Ronner of Sudbury.
From the
Governor:
Please be
advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United
States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all
state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in
honor ofLance Corporal Michael J.
Ronner of Sudbury who died on May 8, 2012.
This
gubernatorial order applies to:
1.The main or administration building of each public institution of
the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
Check out our website and register online
today:
MemoryRide.org
Dear Friend,
In 2011, we had a record-breaking year with more
than 425 cyclists who collectively raised
$420,000! Thank you to everyone who was a part
of this effort!
We are excited our 16th annual Memory Ride is
only two months away and set for Saturday, July
14th in Deven's MA. It is a time to honor loved
ones devastated by Alzheimer's, and bring hope
for the future by funding critical
research supported by the Alzheimer's
Association's research grants program. Have you
registered yet?
Please click here to register for both riding
and volunteering. In our efforts to improve
the Ride experience, we have made the following
changes for 2012:
Family Ride is now 2 miles and is a secure
route on Devens grounds
Introductory Ride is now a 30 mile ride
Medical Waiver has been embedded in the
registration form
New start times for the 62 and 30 mile
options
I hope you will join us with at least one new
rider as we strive to find a cure to end
Alzheimer's disease. See you on July 14th!
Jim Wessler
President & CEO
Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter
Calling
All Volunteers
Are your family
and
friends interested
in volunteering?
We are still in
need of
volunteers in
all areas;
including pit
stops, SAG
vehicles,
massage
therapists,
registration,
finish line and
more! For more
information
contact, Angela
Floro, Ride
Director at
angela.floro@alz.org
or 617.393.2026
or visit the volunteer
registration
link.
$100 New Rider
Recruitment Incentive
For each new, first-time
Memory Ride participant
you recruit to the ride,
receive a $100 credit
toward your fundraising
minimum. Please have
your new rider write
your name in
the registration form.
Looking to get
more involved
with the ride?
We are actively
recruiting for
committee
members to help
us in
preparation for
the 2012 Memory
Ride. We host
meetings once a
month at the
Watertown office
with a
conference call
line available
for those not
located close to
Watertown. There
are a variety of
sub-committees
still looking
for help. Please
contact
Angela Floro,
Ride Director,
for more
information.
May 14, 2012 - Sometimes the crowd outside holding signs was
larger than the inside crowd voting but the selections have been made by
those that took the time and did their civic duty to vote today. Below
photos are Bill Boland being sworn in for Selectmen and Louis Fazen, III
being sworn in tonight by Town Clerk Paul Berry. Other photos show how
light the voting was at times during the day.
Town of Southborough
Unofficial Election Results - Annual Town Election
May 14, 2012
CANDIDATE
PRECINCT 1
PRECINCT 2
PRECINCT 3
TOTALS
Votes Cast:
542
450
469
1461
MODERATOR
1yr
vote
1
Blanks
135
83
92
310
David A. Coombs -
incumbent
401
367
376
1144
Write-ins
6
0
1
7
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
3yrs
vote
1
Blanks
6
2
2
10
William J. Boland
-
incumbent
354
306
282
942
Leo F. Bartolini, Jr.
182
142
185
509
Write-ins
0
0
0
0
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
ASSABET VALLEY REG.
VOC. SCHOOL DISTRCT COM.
4yrs
vote
1
Blanks
159
88
94
341
James W. Denman
381
362
375
1118
Write-ins
2
0
0
2
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
BD OF COMM OF TRUST
FUNDS
3yrs
vote
1
Blanks
190
130
125
445
Michael S. Bakshi
352
320
343
1015
Write-ins
0
0
1
1
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
3yrs
vote
1
Blanks
164
343
109
616
Arthur K. Holmes
- incumbent
376
107
360
843
Write-ins
2
0
0
2
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
BOARD OF HEALTH
3yrs
vote
1
Blanks
169
114
104
387
Louis Fazen, III -
incumbent
372
336
364
1072
Write-ins
1
0
1
2
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
3yrs
vote
2
Blanks
382
262
258
902
Beth A. Rosenbloom -
incumbent
346
309
333
988
Jane A. Smith -
incumbent
352
329
346
1027
Write-ins
4
0
1
5
TOTALS
1084
900
938
2922
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3yrs
vote
2
Blanks
464
304
291
1059
Marybeth R.
Strickland -
incumbent
317
295
336
948
Gerald V. Capra
300
301
306
907
Write-ins
3
0
5
8
TOTALS
1084
900
938
2922
NB/SB REGIONAL SCHOOL
3yrs
vote
2
Southborough Candidate
N'boro Votes
Blanks
438
300
281
1019
1019
Susan P. Dargan -
incumbent
320
303
330
953
953
Kathleen A. Harragan
-
incumbent
320
297
325
942
942
Write-ins
6
0
2
8
8
TOTALS
1084
900
938
2922
0
2922
NB/SB REGIONAL SCHOOL
3yrs
vote
2
Northborough Candidate
N'boro Votes
Blanks
503
356
354
7057
7057
Helynne B. Winter -
incumbent
313
287
321
921
921
Ganaraja Thejaswi
264
257
261
782
782
Write-ins
4
0
2
6
6
TOTALS
1084
900
938
8766
0
8766
NB/SB REGIONAL SCHOOL
2yrs
vote
1
Northborough Candidate
N'boro Votes
Blanks
222
157
147
526
526
Scott Michael Karpuk
319
293
322
934
934
Write-ins
1
0
0
1
1
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
0
1461
PLANNING BOARD
5yrs
vote
1
Blanks
180
116
119
415
Donald C. Morris -
incumbent
356
334
343
1033
Write-ins
6
0
7
13
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
PLANNING BOARD
1yr
vote
1
Blanks
34
24
37
95
Andrew S. Mills
352
259
292
903
Sam R. Stivers
156
167
140
463
Write-ins
0
0
0
0
TOTALS
+
450
469
1461
HOUSING AUTHORITY
5yrs
vote
1
Blanks
188
134
125
447
Marianna Surette
354
316
344
1014
Write-ins
0
0
0
0
TOTALS
542
450
469
1461
Registered Voters
Precinct 1
2441
Precinct 2
2223
Precinct 3
2213
Total
# Registered Voters
6,877
Votes
Cast Per Precinct
Precinct 1
542
Precinct 2
450
Precinct 3
469
Total
# Votes Cast
1461
Voter Turnout %
0.21
*As of March 20, 2012:
Deadline to register
Winners are indicated
in Bold Italics
A True Attest Copy:
Paul J. Berry, Town
Clerk
Dykema to Kick
off Her Campaign
State
Representative Carolyn Dykema will kick off her campaign for re-election on
Tuesday, May 15 with an open house and fundraiser from 5:30-7:30 pm at
Pejamajo Café in Holliston.
Joining her
during the evening will be current and former officials, as well as
supporters from the four towns in her district. The public is invited to
attend.
“I’m very excited
to kick off this campaign,” Dykema said. “There is nothing more gratifying
to me than being a full-time advocate for our communities.” I hope the
voters of this district will give me the opportunity to continue to serve.
There’s still much work to be done.”
Representative
Dykema serves the 8th Middlesex District which includes
Holliston, Hopkinton, Southborough and Westborough.
SOLAR TRANSIT: A photographer in France has caught China's experimental
space station, the Tiangong-1, passing directly in front of the sun. The
photo shows the winged spacecraft backlit by hot plasma as it flits across
the solar disk in the neighborhood of giant sunspot AR1476. Check it out on
today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.
TIANGONG-1 SIGHTINGS: The Tiangong-1 is much smaller than the International
Space Station. Nevertheless, it can be seen with the naked eye shining in
the night sky as brightly as the stars of the Big Dipper. Download the
Simple Flybys app for sighting opportunities in your neighborhood:
http://simpleflybys.com
Governor
Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to
half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from sunrise to sunset in honor of
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.
From the Governor:
Please be advised
that in accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor
Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the
Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from
sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in honor of Peace Officers
Memorial Day and Police Week.
This gubernatorial
order applies to:
1.The main or administration building of each public institution of
the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
Precinct Changes: #10, 11, 12, 14 Cross Street; Newton Street Even Numbers West
Side; and #99, 101, 103 Marlboro Road -- NOW PRECINCT #2.
#136, 150, 156, 158 Parkerville Road -- NOW PRECINCT #1.
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MONDAY, May 14, 2012 Time: 8AM – 8PM
PRECINCT ONE: Albert S. Woodward Memorial School . . . . . . 28 Cordaville
Road
PRECINCT THREE: Mary Finn School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..60 Richards Road
NECC Runs another Successful Race
May 14, 2012 - Runners and walkers crowded the route
yesterday around the Neary School as the 6th annual road race took place.
Walking the Bird Walk
May 14, 2012 - About two dozen intrepid explorers headed out in the early
morning to catch a glimpse of songbirds, shore birds, birds of prey and more
at the annual Southborough Open Land Foundation's Annual Walk early Saturday
morning.
CAVARETTA CALLS ON
OPPONENT TO DEBATE HEALTH CARE AND THE FUTURE OF MA MEDICARE
Says Incumbent Has
Responsibility to Explain Positions to Constituents
STOW – Dean Cavaretta, Republican candidate for the Massachusetts
State Senate, today called upon his Democratic opponent to debate
health care issues.
"Jamie Eldridge owes his constituents an explanation why he
continues to support a single-payer, health care system for
Massachusetts residents when he knows such an expansion of
government would bankrupt our state," said Cavaretta. "Our cities
and towns lack the local aid they need to deliver essential local
services, and our educational system is in need of real flexibility.
Yet, my opponent remains singularly focused on imposing a health
care system coined ‘MA Medicare for-All’ that he knows would
put us even further behind."
"My opponent fails to realize that Massachusetts is not Canada or
Vermont and that his misguided plan make 'Obama-Care' look
conservative and incremental. His bill is too bureaucratic in the
middle of a growing doctor shortage and worst jobs climate since
1929," said Cavaretta. “We have a responsibility to save Medicare
for seniors first.”
As part of his campaign, Cavaretta has proposed lowering health care
premiums by allowing health insurers to compete across state lines.
He also supports improving choice and affordability with differently
tailored plans for small businesses and individuals, and providing
more benefit design flexibility within the Massachusetts Health
Connector.
"The Connector is a bipartisan framework within the private
marketplace, and I support it," said Cavaretta. “The exchange can
be improved without imposing mandates.”
As part of his challenge to Eldridge, Cavaretta has proposed that
the two candidates debate health care at a public forum to be held
within the Senate district sometime in the next month.
"Let the public come and hear our different plans for the future of
MA health care, and how we plan to pay for them," said Cavaretta. "I
believe the choice will be clear. I did not make Medicare a state
issue, Jamie Eldridge did.”
Dean Cavaretta is the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts
State Senate in the Middlesex and Worcester District, which includes
the towns of Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Ayer, Shirley, Devens,
Harvard, Stow, Maynard, Hudson, Marlborough, Southborough,
Westborough, Northborough (Precinct 3) and Sudbury (Precincts 2 &
3).
The
Marlboro Sr Panthers finally got back into action traveling
entertaining the Shrewsbury Seniors and the Sr Panthers took both
games of the doubleheader 9 to 8 and 9 to 8. The Sr Panthers scored
7 runs in the top of the 7th and held on to win by 1 run with Jim
Raymond knocking in the winning run.
The Marlboro Seniors offense was led by one of our rookies
playing his first game Ken McKenzie going 5 for 6 with 3 doubles.
Our other rookie Richard Uber also contributed with a 4 for 6 in his
first game.
Mgr Scerra says with the addition of these two rookies he is
looking forward to one their best seasons.
It's a Busy Weekend!!
SOUTHBOROUGH
LETTER CARRIERS CELEBRATE STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE’S 20TH
ANNIVERSARY
Nation’s
Largest Single-Day Food Drive
On
Saturday, May 12, 2012,
Southborough letter carriers will help to Stamp Out Hunger, providing assistance to
the residents of Southborough and members of its churches who are
struggling to put food on their tables every day.
To participate in the Stamp Out Hunger drive, Southboroughresidents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing
non-perishable foods next to their mailbox prior
to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday,
May 12. Local letter carriers will collect these food donations as
they deliver the mail and take them to the United Parishes of Southborough
Food Pantry.
THE
SOUTHBOROUGH FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Zip Lock Baggies Plastic Wrap / Tin Foil
Shampoo/Conditioner
Check out the Southborough Food Pantry page on
facebook.com for our latest grocery list!
Southborough Gardeners Annual
Plant Sale
The
Southborough Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12th
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community House which is located at the
intersection of routes 30 and 85.
Chairwomen Jayne Grieco and Penny Healy suggest that shoppers
come early for the best selection of plants shared by the Gardeners from
their own gardens as well as local nursery stock. All members are asked to
donate eight plants to this sale, and some members provide more than 100!
The Gardeners’ contributions of unique and rare plants for this event, year
after year, demonstrate a true desire to share their knowledge of gardening
with the community. Each year, the Perennial Plant Association’s Plant
of the Year is featured at the sale as well.
Southborough Open Land Foundation Bird Walk
Beals Preserve (meet at triangle
opposite side of road)
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Saturday May 12, 2012
Southborough
First Community Church
137 Southville Road
Southborough, MA
Yard Sale
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Free Coffee
housewares, baked goods, toys and more for sale
NECC's 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism
5.12.2012 - 8:30am Registration
Category:
NECC Event
Description:
This family event is a wonderful chance to come together and raise autism
awareness and much needed support for NECC's Annual Fund.
NECC will host its 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism at the Neary
School, 53 Parkerville Road, Southborough, MA on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
While professionally timed for the avid runner, the field is compiled mostly
of teams, families and individuals gathered in support of NECC. Without
their support and the support of our generous corporate sponsors, this
beautiful day in Southborough would not be possible. Registration is $25
until May 10 and $30 the day of the race, and the first 600 registered
runners and walkers will receive a race T-shirt. Registration opens at 8:30
a.m. with the race beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a cookout, awards and
entertainment. For more information or to register today visit,
http:/necc.kintera.org/5k
Be Aware of
road closings or delays around Deerfoot
& Main,
Parkerville & Main, Middle Road & Main ST.
(Corsage
from Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop)
The Algonquin Regional High School Junior Prom
Union Station
Worcester, MA
6:30 - 11:00 PM
followed by a night of fun at the Post Prom Party -
New England Sports Center Marlborough, MA
12:00 AM to 5:00 AM
ARHS Junior Prom and Mother's Day
A great excuse to get out of the house and head for
Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop
Located at the intersection of Mt. Vickery Road and
Cordaville Road
Across the street from Town Center Plaza and the Post
office
Can't Make it in Person? Click the ad to order online
Letter to the Editor
May 11, 2012
Bill Boland – Candidate for Re-election to the Board of
Selectmen
I do not usually post to blogs. I think Susan Fitzgerald and
Linda Hubley do a great job keeping the town informed. I have told Susan
why I do not post but that is not the point of this.
As an elected official, you learn to just accept that
sometimes stories in the paper aren’t always completely accurate; rumors or
partially heard discussions sometimes are forwarded as the “Gospel truth”,
and you can never make everyone happy. I usually never ask for stories to be
corrected it’s not worth the aggravation.
I had my usual reaction to a letter to the editor by Ms
Waterfall that was brought to my attention by several friends, “people who
know me will know this isn’t true”. It’s usually best to just ignore things
like this as a lot of people believe responding only promotes and prolongs
the issue. In the end, it’s hard for the person who responds to “win”
because there is usually a further letter or posting from the first person.
Well I guess in this situation, since there is an election Monday, and some
of my supports have asked, I owe it to my supporters to respond. I will only
respond once.
I thought that Mr Bartolini and I had agreed this would be a
nice, clean campaign. Perhaps that has changed. I will not say anything
bad about Lee. We have known each other for a long time. I will not say
anything bad about Ms Waterfall. I have a lot of respect for her and
recently my colleagues and I voted to appoint her to the Conservation
Commission. I will state that, I believe it would have been appropriate for
Ms Waterfall to identify that she was Mr Bartolini’s Campaign Manager as
part of her letter.
My response to the accusations in the letter is all fact
based. Not necessarily in any specific order.
·
At Candidates night at the Library on May 2nd,
prior to listing any of my accomplishments, I identified Ms Waterfall in the
audience and thanked her and called to everyone’s attention that she
spearheaded the citizens efforts to obtain a new ladder truck for the Fire
Department. She later expressed appreciation for my acknowledgement prior
to asking a question. Video of candidates night is on Charter 11 or Verizon
38 or via this link
·
I stated it was important to note that none of my
achievements where mine alone, I worked with fellow Board members, staff and
others to make the accomplishments.
·
I stated the following: “With the Town Administrator, I
worked with St Marks, Fay, New England Center for Children and Harvard to
secure almost $400,000 in donations toward the Fire Departments Ladder
Truck”. This is a fact. I did not mention the “Fire Ball”. I did not make
any other claim about the ladder truck.
·
When the Fire Chief first presented his capital budget
article for the ladder truck he knew he had his work cut out for him. As
with any other Capital Article for Town Meeting, members of the BOS,
Advisory Committee and others pointed out to the Fire Chief that it would be
up to him to provide the justification to gain support of the article,
especially a million dollar truck. He established the Ladder Truck
Committee. He did not want me or another member of the BOS on the Committee
as we both have relatives that had been members of the Southborough Fire
Department. He wanted as unbiased a group as possible so he asked the
Selectman with no ties to the Fire Department. He knew that not everyone in
town would support the truck.
·
The BOS completely supported the work of the Committee. They
produced an extensive report that convinced the BOS, Advisory and voters to
approve the article to purchase the truck. That’s the way it works. Town
Meeting voters expect the BOS and Advisory to challenge all requests, not to
just support them because a Department Head thinks it’s a good idea.
·
Mr Boland did not and could not remove the article from the
Annual Town meeting. After discussion with the Fire Chief, The BOS
unanimously agreed that the article was not ready and we committed to a
Special Fall Town Meeting. It was unfortunate that the information didn’t
get to the Ladder and Fire Ball Committees right away. This was all cleared
up at the next BOS meeting. These are links to minutes and “MySouthborough”
articles. I am not even mentioned.
·
The BOS is required by law to accept all donations to the
Town. No donations went to the General Fund. If they did, the money would
roll into free cash at the end of the year and could be used for anything
the following year. The BOS had the Accountant establish a special account
where the funds could only go toward the ladder truck. All donations
went here. All of those funds only go toward payments for the truck.
·
I went to the Fire Ball. I was actually given my ticket by
someone who bought them but couldn’t use them. I sent Ms Waterfall a check
for the cost of two tickets anyway. At the last minute, I was asked by St.
Marks School to announce their commitment of $100,000 toward the purchase
I think my point is made. I guess there are a lot of
comments out there. Let’s move on. As I said, this will be my only post.
If you would like to speak with me personally, send me a message and include
your phone number to
boland2012@verizon.net
and I’ll respond
Bill Boland
Southborough
(letters to the editor with a signature are printed on the
Southborough News by sending to
editor@southboroughnews.com )
Farm to School Grant
Program
USDA Request for
Applications (RFA) for a new farm to school grant program: The RFA is now
posted on
grants.gov and the
USDA Farm to School website.
There will be two types of
grants available:
1. Planning grants
are intended primarily for K-12 school food authorities who participate in
the National School Lunch or Breakfast Program that are in the beginning
phases of their farm to school efforts.
2. Implementation
grants are geared towards advancing existing farm to school initiatives.
K-12 school food authorities who participate in the National School Lunch
or Breakfast Program, along with State and local agencies, Indian tribal
organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers,
and non-profit entities working in partnership with school districts, may
apply for implementation grants.
The grants require at least
a 25% funding match. Applications are due June 15, 2012 and awards
are expected to be made in October 2012. Planning grants are expected to
range from $20,000 - $45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the
total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 -
$100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. Given
the HHFKA mandate that priority consideration be given to schools serving a
high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced price
meals, projects that serve school districts and schools that have high free
and reduced price meal enrollment will receive extra points in evaluation
scoring.
Two webinars will be offered
in order for applicants to learn more about this grant opportunity. More To
receive additional information about webinars, please be sure to register
for the
Farm to School Listserve.
• Tuesday, May 15,
1:00PM EST Implementation grants
• Thursday, May 17,
1:00 PM EST Planning grants
For more information, please
visit the
USDA Farm to School website and the Farm
to School grant program RFA.
Dear
friends~
We need your help!
Tango has
dropped to #9 in the Hero Dog Awards! We need everyone's vote!
Enforcement Effort Aimed at Reducing Incidence
of Underage Drinking
State Treasurer Steven Grossman today
announced the kickoff of “Operation Safe Spring,” an enhanced intervention
and enforcement effort aimed at reducing the incidence of underage
drinking. The initiative is timed during this potentially dangerous time of
year when classes end and high school proms and graduations take place
throughout the Commonwealth.
“This type of enforcement can save
lives and prevent tragedies before they happen,” said Treasurer Grossman.
“Operation Safe Spring takes immediate and effective steps that
result in the direct prevention of
underage drinking and acts as a deterrent to bar and package store owners
serving and selling underage individuals.”
Operation Safe Spring consists
primarily of enforcement in the parking lots and surrounding streets of
liquor stores in areas that have historically had a problem with underage
individuals attempting to obtain alcohol. The program is administered by
the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), a division
of the Treasurer’s Office.
The program focuses on front-line
prevention, with investigators calling a minor’s parents to pick them up
when infractions occur. ABCC officials say that most parents are unaware
that their children are involved in the use of alcohol, and that the
intervention is a powerful tool toward family involvement in addressing the
problem of underage drinking. The program’s commencement also coincides
with National Underage Drinking Prevention Day on May 21st, which
is intended to educate people and communities about best practices in
prevention and reduction efforts surrounding underage drinking.
"During this spring season we want to
draw attention to the dangers of alcohol abuse and consumption," said Kim S.
Gainsboro, chairman of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control
Commission. “Our main goal is to prevent families from having to suffer the
devastating consequences of underage drinking.”
Since 2001, ABCC Investigators have
conducted the Operation Safe Spring program with the following results:
4900 minors have been found to be
in possession of or transporting alcoholic beverages
2600 adults have been caught
procuring alcohol for minors
625 individuals have been found to
be in possession of false identification
2600 cases of beer and 1650
bottles of alcohol have been confiscated by Investigators.
Statistics show that three teens die
from drinking and driving every day. Alcohol intoxication has also been
reported to be involved in 47% of homicides and 23% of suicides involving
people under 21. In Massachusetts alone, the overall cost of alcohol abuse
by youth is estimated at $1.4 billion annually.
On this Mother's Day, give the gift of hope
to future generations
With Mother's Day this
weekend, now is the perfect
time to honor those most
special in our lives.
Join the Walk to End
Alzheimer's and pay tribute
to loved ones everywhere -
our mothers, fathers,
grandparents, spouses,
sisters, brothers and
friends who are affected by
Alzheimer's disease. By
participating, you can raise
awareness of the people
behind the statistics and
give voice to the 142,000
people in Massachusetts and
New Hampshire living with
Alzheimer's disease today.
When you register for the
Walk to End Alzheimer's, you
do more than help support
those currently affected.
You help move us closer to a
world without Alzheimer's,
where my children and yours
can live without fear of the
disease which is now the 6th
leading cause of death in
the United States. Unless
we change the course of the
disease now, by 2050, the
number of americans with
Alzheimer's may triple from
5.4 million to as many as 16
million.
Take action and unite with
us in the movement.
Register today for one
of our 11 Walks in
Massachusetts and New
Hampshire at
www.alzwalkMANH.org, and
encourage your friends and
family to do the same. The
earlier you register, the
more your influence can
spread and the bigger your
impact will be.
Best wishes to you and your
family,
Jim Wessler, President/CEO
Alzheimer's Association,
MA/NH Chapter
P.S. Don't forget our
early registration
promotion. Earn a
purple cord and medallion
bracelet when you register
online and raise $50 by May
31!
Former Southborough Resident and Firefighter Participates
in
"Run to the Top"
May 10, 2012 - Brewster Firefighter Kevin Moran participated
in the Fourth Annual "Run to the Top" race in Provincetown May 5.
Kevin (above right in tan bunker gear) came in second in the group pictured
above and first overall in the 55 and over class. That's the way to
show them Kevin!! The event raises money for the Cape Cod Firefighter and
EMS Cancer Relief Fund. For more photos from the event
click
here. (contributed photo)
Tomasso, Southborough's premier dining
establishment and their sister market Panzano
have teamed up with Steeple to deliver great
music and drive more dollars to local charities.
Thank you to Tom Prince and the rest of the team
at Panzano and Tomasso for their generous
support!
Hello!
May is a very busy month at the Steeple as we
have two shows, plus a kids show. Before I tell
you about them, just a heads-up that the
Pesky J. Nixon / We're About 9 show
originally scheduled for June has been moved to
February 2, 2013.
So that means we are ending a little early this
year but not before two killer line-ups! As you
may know, we've been mixing things up quite a
bit with not quite as many singer-songwriters.
For those of you who have been missing that
genre, here we go...
This Saturday we have a double bill with
Barbara Kessler returning to Steeple,
along with a local duo Stefilia's Stone.
In addition, Ms. Carrie & Ms. Adrienne will be
doing an afternoon kids' shows, so grab the
family and come on over!
I will remind you again in two weeks, but just a
heads-up that we finish the season with the
unbelievable Brother Sun.
Bring stuff for
the Southborough Food Pantry. You are
coming anyway, so it's easy, but it's also
very important.
Select dinner
and a meal when you purchase your tickets
and make a reservation at Tomasso for a 3
course meal for only $20 ($25 if not paid in
advance).
Please help us
finish the season strong. It's going to be
fun. Can't wait to see you.
Barbara Kessler feels most alive when
she's on stage performing in front of an
audience. "Music has always been the
single most powerful way for me to
express myself," she says. Her honest,
engaging lyrics reflect the human
condition, the universal experiences
people share but have been socialized
not to reveal. "I want my audience to
feel like we're having an intimate
conversation in a living room," she
says. "An opportunity to connect in a
seamless, heartfelt way."
Yet it's her demeanor on stage that
really pulls people in - a combination
of playful spontaneity and focused
attention to the audience. "A gig for me
is a night out for someone; they showed
up for the music, and I need to show up
for them." Barbara owns the stage with a
"dash of insecurity and a big glob of
charisma" as someone recently put it.
Together, Carrie Rowan and Adrienne
Fawkes create a dynamic display of
original music infusing classical
piano style with finger picked
guitar, smothered with lyrical
finesse, served up with a splash of
indie, adult contemporary, and
modern folk with a pinch of funk.
All nestled beneath a layer of
feminine harmonies that will lift
you up to the heavens and remind
you, angels do exist.
You
will hear their influences wash over
the top of their original music like
a warm summer breeze across your
skin. Subtle hints of: Bach, Shawn
Colvin, Tori Amos, Carole King,
Jewel and Karla Bonoff will tickle
your senses as they meld these
flavors in a tasteful display of
colors.
Music starts at 7:30 (doors open
at 7:00).
Tickets:
In Advance: $15 General/ $12 Students &
Seniors
At the Door: $18 General/ $15 Students &
Seniors
This season, our sponsor Tomasso Trattoria
will be offering a 3 course "Steeple
Coffeehouse Pre-Concert" menu for $25 per
person ($20 if prepaid with online
ticket purchase). It will be
available every Saturday that there is a
show and is exclusively for concert ticket
holders.
For
current menu click
here.
For complete details click
here.
Southborough Food Pantry Needs You
As you know, the proceeds from our coffee and
dessert purchases go towards great local
charities. In keeping with our giving spirit, we
ask guests to bring items for the Southborough
Food Pantry to each show.
Parmalat 1% Milk
Regular / Decaf Coffee/unflavored
Pancake Mix / Maple Syrup
Jelly
Canned Fruit
Crackers
Cookies
Individual Snacks
Chili
Chowders
Salad Dressing
Mayonnaise
Catsup
Mustard
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
Dish Detergent
Cleaning Supplies
Zip Lock Baggies
Plastic Wrap / Tin Foil
Shampoo/Conditioner
When donating items, please check the expiration
dates as the Food Pantry won't be able to use
old items. Thank you!
The Southborough Food Pantry has a facebook page
- pop on over and check them out!
Letter to the Editor
Bill Boland is taking credit for things he did not do! At
the recent Candidates Night Forum sponsored by the Southborough Public
Library Trustees and in a campaign flier that he has been distributing to
Southborough Town residents he touted his “accomplishments” as selectman.
Unfortunately, Mr. Boland accepted credit for things he did not do.
More Specifically I would like to point out:
Mr. Boland says he “worked with Private Schools to secure
almost $400,000.00 in donations for the ($1,1million) Fire Truck” that a
Southborough Special Town Meeting approved in September 2009.
FACT: Mr. Boland is not responsible for the Town obtaining
a badly needed Fire Ladder Truck. For many months prior to town meeting he
openly opposed the purchase of the truck, discouraged the private schools
donating to the truck (telling them it is unacceptable to specify when they
wanted to contribute and that he and the BOS expected donations to made to
the general fund where he could determine the distribution). He also
discouraged the efforts of the two committees (I sat on both and chaired
one) The Ladder Truck Committee whose purpose was to study the needs of the
community and present them to the Board of Selectman (Mr. Sal Girolandio sat
on this committee as BOS representative) and The Fire Ball Committee (I
formed with an amazing group of Southborough residents and I could not have
had the event without them) whose purpose was to create awareness of our
community’s needs and have a fund raiser to bring the community together in
support of this new apparatus.
Mr. Boland told the Ladder Truck Committee that we were
not to make any presentations to the Private donors. Yet, we were asked by
the donors to make the presentation and did so anyway. This helped one of
the private donors choose to make a full commitment to the truck. It was
not Mr. Boland’s efforts. As for the Fire Ball he never supported the event
and only went to save face under the pressure of the community rallying and
committing to the event. We had over 350 people attend including the State
Representatives and we raised over $95k and donated over $80K to the truck
once expenses were paid out.
I am sharing this information because I am tired of watching
someone try to take credit for something they never supported and I will not
sit back and watch him take claim for something he was determined to get
tabled. He even removed the warrant article from the original town meeting
and in a public selectman meeting blamed me personally for one of the
private schools changing their donations from the general town fund to
specify the Ladder Truck Fund (BTW they increased what they had currently
been committing to the community by 4 times the amount).
SO Mr. Boland I would appreciate you not taking claim anymore
for this project. There are many other deserving town residents (and a few
others from out of town) who spent countless hours on devoting their time to
helping our community, I being one of them.
Thank you
Rebecca Waterfall
Southborough
(letters to the editor with a signature are printed on the
Southborough News by sending to
editor@southboroughnews.com )
RADIO-ACTIVE SUNSPOT: Huge sunspot AR1476 is crackling with M-class solar
flares and appears to be on the verge of producing something even stronger.
The sunspot's 'beta-gamma-delta' magnetic field harbors energy for X-class
flares, the most powerful kind. Radio operators are recording strong bursts
of shortwave static from the sunspot as it turns toward Earth. Visit
http://spaceweather.com for sample
recordings and forecasts.
The Southborough
Board of Health Members and Staff are pleased and proud to announce that
at this year’s Annual Meeting of the Region 4A Public Health Coalition
and the MA Region 4A Medical Reserve Corps the Southborough Board of
Health was recognized for its Excellent Working Relationship with the
Town’s MRC Coordinator and Staff in 2011. The Board was nominated for
this recognition by the Southborough CERT/MRC Coordinator Andy Gleckle.
At the May 9, 2012
meeting of the Board of Health Mr. Gleckel presented Chairman, Louis
Fazen, III, MD and member Nancy Sacco, RN with a beautiful etched glass
commemorative trophy. The third member, Marry Lou Woodford, RN was
unable to attend the meeting.
The members thanked
Andy for his tireless efforts and continuous grown in Southborough’s MRC
which has brought the corps to its current level of excellence in
emergency preparedness assistance. The MRC first came to Southborough
approximately 6 years ago; Andy took over for Nancy Sacco who was the
initial organizer of the MRC program in Southborough.
COMMONWEALTH BOND SALE SAVES TAXPAYERS AN ESTIMATED $23.5 MILLION
“AAA”
Rating on Accelerated Bridge Program Bonds Dramatically Reduces Borrowing
Costs
Treasurer Steven Grossman and
Secretary of Administration and Finance Jay Gonzalez today announced that
the “AAA” rating associated with the state’s Accelerated Bridge Program bond
sale has delivered another windfall to taxpayers, saving an estimated $23.5
million in overall borrowing costs.
“We did better than other similarly rated
states that recently sold these types of bonds, indicating a high level of
confidence among lenders in the financial health of the Commonwealth,” said
Treasurer Grossman. “This is further proof that responsible fiscal
management translates directly into savings for the taxpayers as we work to
fund critical initiatives like the Accelerated Bridge Program.”
“This is yet another positive result of Governor Patrick’s transportation
reform legislation that authorized the innovative new financing approach for
our Accelerated Bridge Program,” said Secretary of Administration and
Finance Jay Gonzalez. “The ‘AAA’ rating for these bonds has meant low
borrowing costs and that means millions of dollars of savings for
taxpayers.”
JP Morgan was the low bidder in terms of yield,
at an average borrowing cost of 3.315%, beating out seven other firms
bidding for the highly rated bonds. As a result of the aggressive bids,
interest on the bonds will be approximately $23.5 million lower than the
Commonwealth had anticipated over the 29-year borrowing cycle associated
with the sale.
The
“AAA” rating on the bonds is the highest possible designation from Moody’s
and Standard and Poor’s, the two agencies that rated the bonds. The first
series of bonds associated with the Accelerated Bridge Program, issued in
2010, were also rated “AAA” and were named the municipal market’s “Deal of
the Year” by The Bond Buyer newspaper. The award recognized the
innovation that went into the development of the bond program.
The
Accelerated Bridge Program was authorized in 2008 for the purpose of
expediting the repair and reconstruction of hundreds of structurally
deficient bridges across the Commonwealth. According to MassDOT, more than
100 bridges have already been repaired as a result of the program, which has
been responsible for creating and sustaining more than 14,000 jobs
statewide.
Bond
proceeds from this latest borrowing will be used primarily to fund the
construction and repair of the five largest bridges in the program,
including the Longfellow Bridge in Boston; the Route 79/I-195 interchange in
Fall River; the Fore River Bridge in Quincy; the Burns Memorial Bridge in
Shrewsbury; and the Whittier Bridge in Amesbury and Newburyport.
Don't miss a screening of
Shellshocked: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves,
a documentary that follows efforts to prevent
the extinction of wild oyster reefs, on
Saturday, May 12, at 2:00 pm. The film
will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker
Emily Driscoll, and George Buckley, Harvard
Extension School. Sample farmed oysters and
watch an oyster shucking demonstration with
Island Creek Oysters' marketing director Chris
Sherman. Regular
admission rates apply. Free for members.
Family Program
Bird watching isn't just for adults anymore.
Learn about the kid-friendly field guide to bird
watching in the family program,
Watch Out for Vulture Vomit and Other Adventures
in Bird Watching with author Bill Thompson
III, on Saturday, May 26, at 2:00 pm.
While other field guides might overwhelm kids,
Thompson's was created with the help of his son
and daughter's elementary school classes. Regular
admission rates apply. Free for members.
Join George V. Lauder, Prof. of Biology and
Curator of Ichthyology in Harvard's Museum of
Comparative Zoology for
The Grand Diversity of Fishes: Form, Function,
and Evolution, a lecture in celebration of
the re-opening of the Fishes gallery on
Thursday, May 31, at 6:00 pm. Lauder
will discuss the remarkable adaptations of fish
and some of the cutting-edge fish research that
is currently happening at Harvard. Free and
open to the public, Geological Lecture Hall, 24
Oxford Street. Free parking available in the
52 Oxford Street garage.
Join today! Following the
lecture will be a members-only reception and
exhibition preview of the Fishes gallery.
Pre-registration required. RSVP to
members@hmnh.harvard.edu or 617.496.6972.
Learn more about
Membership Benefits.
Fishes, Indo-Asian, and South American Animals
galleries will re-open to the public on
June 2, 2012.
Family Program
Learn how to apply science to your backyard in
the family program,
Young Scientist! Discovering Nature in your Own
Backyard, with scientist and author Loree
Griffin Burns, on Saturday, June 16, at
11:00 am. Burns will introduce the
fascinating world of citizen science, which
promotes the goal of science for everyone,
everywhere. Regular
admission rates apply. Free for members.
Photo courtesy
of Loree Griffin Burns.
Members Concord Nature Walk
Museum members are invited to join Prof. Charles
Davis, Curator of Vascular Plants at the Harvard
Herbaria, on Saturday, June 9, at 10:00
am for a
Nature Walk in Concord, when many of the
area's plants are blossoming. Learn about
diversity of plant life around Walden Pond built
on historical data from field studies conducted
by Thoreau. Space is limited.
Pre-registration required. RSVP to
members@hmnh.harvard.edu or 617.496.6972.
Learn more about
Membership Benefits. Photo courtesy of
Charles Davis.
Children's Museum Exhibit
Ever hear of a Zebraeagle? How about the
Cheeseasaurus? Visit Boston Children's
Museum through June 3
and explore these and over a hundred other
fictional species in the Hall of
OddAnimals, an imaginary natural
history museum created by artist Jef Czekaj, and
friends in collaboration with families at
Children's Hospital, and inspired by the
HMNH's Bizarre Animals. This whimsical mix
of drawings, sculpture, and museum collections
all began with the imaginations of kids. For
more information
www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org Photo of Rabbit
Octopus.
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May 10, 2012 - Girls LAX won a hard-fought game today, 10-9
over Westford Academy. Going into the game ESPN Sports Boston ranked
Algonquin the #7 seed in the state, the first time they've cracked the top
10.
May 9, 2012 - Community Garden plots still available.
Contact Debbi Molinaro, Community Garden Coordinator, at Southboro.garden@yahoo.comClick here for Garden Rules and Agreement
Representative Carolyn Dykema was
honored May 2nd at the membership meeting of the Massachusetts
Systems Contractors Association [MSCA] for her advocacy in relation to
ensuring competency in the installation of life safety systems.
“MSCA membership represents the
voices of many of our local businesses, so working to address their concerns
is very rewarding,” said Dykema. “I look forward to continuing work with
MSCA and our partners at the state level to ensure that everyone in the
industry is complying with laws and regulations intended to protect public
safety. It’s the right thing to do and it’s necessary to protect the public
from unsafe wiring and ensure fair competition in the industry.”
MSCA is the trade association of
bi-partisan licensed professionals in the security and fire warning system
industry.
Contributed photo - Pictured with
Representative Dykema is Wells Sampson [left] and David Wescott, MSCA
President [middle].
Dear
Neighbors,
In Southborough we’re at a crossroads. Yes, Routes 9, 30 and
85 are crossroads, but we’re also at an important point in our history.
While we must move forward as a community we also must do so in a manner
which is in the best interest of the town. In recent years we’ve enjoyed
relatively stable taxes but that’s unlikely to continue. If we’re to keep a
town in which families are proud to call home, we must explore ways to
expand our tax base. Making our home inviting to businesses along Route 9 or
our town borders, while insisting upon designs that blend within the town,
will foster an improved economy that will help keep taxes down, cover future
services for an increased population, and provide for a surplus in our
budget.
Before we can realize our longer-term goals, getting our
local government house in order internally is important. Some members of the
community feel disconnected from the process and feel as though their
concerns are falling on deaf ears of some town leaders. If we had accepted
the proposal to hire a Town Manager, others feared that the divide between
the town and the people would increase. Different governing boards and
subcommittees within the town even have a history of bickering in a manner
contrary to the best interest of the community – sometimes even requiring
the board to bring in a third party. Any one of these three concerns would
be undesirable by themselves, but for all three it is unacceptable. If
elected to the Board of Selectmen, I will not only be a voice between the
town’s people and the town government, but also work to improve compromise
and communication.
I believe I am qualified to bring about a more efficient and
open government for our town. I’m a life-long resident of the town, am
proud to have sent my two sons through Southborough Public Schools, have
spent all of my life working in the private sector, and currently own two
businesses within Southborough. During my business career, I’ve participated
in large-scale negotiations with labor unions and worked with the
Massachusetts Highway Department and many other State agencies.
For the better part of the last 26 years I have been involved
in town government. For nine years I was an elected member of the Planning
Board. As a member of the Planning Board, I also served on SHOPC and as
liaison to the Conservation Committee. We wrote the affordable housing bylaw
that was approved at Town Meeting. During my time on the Planning Board many
improvements were accomplished including the hiring of our first Town
Planner. As a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) I have worked very
hard to build consensus amongst the board members on controversial issues. I
was appointed as a resident at-large to the ZAC (Zoning Action Committee)
Committee to draft a long-overdue revision to the local bylaws which will be
brought to Town Meeting. On the Drafting Committee for the Town Manager
Legislation I proposed an option at Town Meeting to indefinitely postpone
the warrant article so that it can be considered at a later Town Meeting. I
did so because I believe the proposal gave up too much control to A Town
Manager and because the Selectmen can delegate more day-to-day activities to
the Town Administrator.
Over the past 26 years, I have attended hundreds of
Selectman’s meetings to remain informed of the activities affecting the
town. The combination of my private industry experience and my public
service within the town has shown a strong record of leadership and the
ability to work with others. I am committed to remaining open to new ideas,
to being consistent, honest and transparent, and always working towards the
best interest of the town.
I feel that my background, experience, and memory of what has
occurred in the last 26 years will be an asset to the Board of Selectmen. I
sincerely hope you will vote for me on May 14, 2012 and please, if you see
me around town, don’t hesitate to share your concerns and ideas. I always
enjoy hearing feedback from neighbors.
Holliston, MA ...Today Marty Lamb, Republican
candidate for State Representative in the Eighth
Middlesex District, announced that he is going door
to door to visit with voters to discuss both his
positive vision for the future and to pass out
seeds.
"This has been a long recession. It is time to turn
around our economy and grow jobs. That's why today I
am kicking off my door knocking effort and passing
out seeds," said Lamb.
Lamb is delivering money plant seeds to voters to
symbolize that he wants a growing economy and that
he also wants to help people grow their savings by
allowing them to keep more of their money by keeping
taxes low.
"It is time for a change. Our state has both an
unemployment and underemployment problem. We need to
grow jobs by creating a more business friendly
environment. Right now, our state is ranked the most
expensive state to do business in by Forbes
Magazine," said Lamb. "That's why employers like
Fidelity have moved their jobs out of state. Only
when the news became public did leaders at the State
House react. And they still failed to keep the jobs
in the Commonwealth. If they had addressed the
problem of taxes and regulations proactively, it
would have never happened. As a small business owner
who has been through the ups and downs of the
economy, I will be able to use my experience to
create an environment where we can grow jobs."
Lamb believes that incumbent Carolyn Dykema is not
capable of being part of the solution to revive our
economy. According to the National Federation of
Independent Business, the country's leading small
business group, Dykema only earned a rating of 38%
in 2010 which is a failing grade. "She has had her
chance, and she has not made a positive difference.
It is time to let a small business owner fight for
us at the State House," said Lamb.
The Southborough Community Preservation Committee is holding
an open forum, Thursday, May 10th, 7 pm in Cordaville Hall to review
the Community Preservation Act and the process for application for CPA
funds. Deadline for new applications is June 15, 2012.
Fri. 05/04/12:
0751 hrs- A requested well-being check was conducted on a Ward Road
resident.
0755 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
1039 hrs- Officers assisted another disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
1459 hrs...-
A resident of Parkerville Road reported a coyote near Neary and Trottier
Schools. The Animal Control Officer was notified of the coyote sighting. 1613 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned
911 call from a Southville Road business. 1623 hrs- A medical was reported at a Newton
Street business. 1640 hrs- A Cordaville Road resident came to
the police station to report that she was just threatened with a handgun in
the parking lot of 162 Cordaville Road. She stated that a thin, white male
(approx. 5’8”, wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt) approached her
vehicle and made verbal threats to her. She stated that he then lifted his
shirt to reveal a black handgun in the waistband of his pants. The victim
stated that the suspect then left the area in a red truck with a grey
utility body. Surrounding police departments were notified of the incident,
and officers canvassed the area for possible evidence. If you have any
information regarding this incident, please contact the department at (508) 485-2121
and ask for Lt. Sean James. 1845 hrs- ARRESTED: Christina Stevens of
Middle Road, Southborough, MA. Mrs. Stevens was charged with Domestic
Assault & Battery, after officers were dispatched to the residence to
investigate a report of a domestic dispute in progress. 2336 hrs- A medical was reported at a Middle
Road residence
Sat. 05/05/12: 0001 hrs- A resident of Austin Kelly Lane called
to report that their home had been broken into. The residents returned home
to find that their basement window had been forced open, and that various
items including jewelry an...d
alcohol were taken from the residence. The detective unit is currently
investigating the break-in. If you have any information, please contact the
police department at (508)
485-2121 and ask for Lt. Sean James. 0020 hrs- Framingham police relayed a report
of an erratic operator heading eastbound into Southborough on Turnpike Road.
The vehicle had left the area prior to the responding officer’s arrival on
scene. 0113 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a
suspicious male on the property of St. Mark’s school. St. Mark’s security
reported that a male party was dropped off by a vehicle, and fled the area
when the security officer called out to him. Officers checked the area, but
were unable to locate the individual. 0618 hrs- Officers investigated a one car,
motor vehicle accident on Framingham Road. No injuries were reported from
the scene of the accident. 0956 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a
pit bull wandering through the area of Middle Road and Stub Toe Lane. The
pit bull has been seen on various occasions, and many reports have been
called in regarding the dog. The dog has shown no signs of aggression, and
it is believed that the owners may have abandoned her in Southborough. She
is described as having a white face with a brown & black body. If you see
the dog, do not approach her. Please contact the police department or the
Animal Control Officer at (508)
485-7817. 1150 hrs- Officers investigated a report of
vandalism to a vehicle parked at an Atwood Road residence. The rear window
of the vehicle had been smashed out. 1226 hrs- A wallet was found and returned to
the owner. 1504 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Breakneck Hill Road residence. 1644 hrs- ARRESTED: Diane Leavitt of Pine
Hill Road, Southborough, MA. Mrs. Leavitt was charged with Domestic Assault
& Battery, after officers were called to the residence to investigate a
report of a domestic dispute in progress. 1753 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a
possible “seal-coating” driveway scam at a Reservoir Drive residence. The
incident is currently under investigation. 1810 hrs- A medical was reported at a Carolyn
Terrace residence. 1814 hrs- Officers investigated a two car,
motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the
scene of the accident. 2241 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Boswell Lane residence.
Sun. 05/06/12: 0042 hrs- Officers investigated a suspicious
vehicle in the parking lot of a Turnpike Road business. The vehicle and the
occupant checked out o.k. 0133 hrs- ARRESTED: Victoria Tuite of Price
Street, Hopkinton, MA. Ms. Tuite ...was
charged with OUI Alcohol, Marked Lanes Violation, and having an Open
Container of Alcohol in her vehicle. 0312 hrs- A walk-in medical was reported at
the police station. 0634 hrs- A motorist from Southborough, MA.
was issued a Criminal Application for operating a Motor Vehicle with a
Suspended License. 1510 hrs- Southborough officers assisted
Ashland Police in the search for a white male (6’3” and wearing a white
t-shirt) who allegedly smashed out the window of a vehicle in their town
with a hammer. The individual was last seen heading in the direction of
Southborough. Officers searched the area, but were not able to locate the
individual. 1647 hrs- A medical was reported at St. Marks
School. 1833 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Cordaville Road business.
Students from Southborough Named to Honor Roll at the
Rivers School
SOUTHWICK’S ZOO BACKED INTO A CORNER
Southwick’s Zoo speaks out about the Feinstein Cards
Mendon, MA-Last month, Feinstein
Cards were issued to children throughout Rhode Island, promising free
admission to Southwick’s Zoo without the Zoo’s consent.
In the 2011 season, Southwick’s Zoo agreed to allow admission
to Jr. Scholars provided they passed a strict protocol to be awarded a
Feinstein Card. As it seems, the cards were issued to all children
throughout Rhode Island regardless of meeting the criteria. Although this
occurred without the Zoo’s approval, out of commitment to their guests’
satisfaction, the Zoo made the difficult decision to honor all the cards in
2011.
In an effort on the Zoo’s behalf to ensure this wouldn’t
happen again, the Zoo decided that it wouldn’t partake in the program for
this season. Unfortunately, the cards were issued this year without the
Zoo’s permission. “As a private Zoo, we receive no government or private
funding, and rely solely on our admissions proceeds to provide all of the
animal care and maintenance of the Zoo,” said Betsey Brewer, one of the
family owners of the Zoo. “While we whole-heartedly empathize with the
children, it is just not currently feasible for us to honor the cards.”
Southwick’s Zoo is a privately owned Zoo located at 2
Southwick Street in Mendon, MA. Southwick’s is home to over 500 wild
animals, featuring more than 100 varied species (many of which are
endangered.) The Southwick team’s mission is to provide an extensive
zoological collection and educational facility for their visitors.
Southwick’s Zoo strives to promote an exciting environment for a positive
family experience. Visit us online at
www.southwickszoo.com
or on Facebook at facebook.com/southwickszoo
Mon. 04/30/12: 0048 hrs- An officer checked on a suspicious
person walking near Finn School on Richards Road. The male party checked out
o.k. 0637 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist
on Turnpike Road. 0722 hrs- Officers investigated...
a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were
reported from the scene of the accident. 0744 hrs- Officers investigated a single car,
motor vehicle accident on Oregon Road. The vehicle had struck a utility
pole, causing power loss to some area homes. No injuries were reported from
the scene of the accident. 0940 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Meadow Lane residence. 0946 hrs- A requested well-being check was
conducted on a Boston Road resident. 1053 hrs- Officers investigated an alleged
assault that took place on Wyndemere Drive. 1337 hrs- Officers responded with the fire
department to a brush fire on Southville Road. The fire was eventually
extinguished. 1415 hrs- Officers assisted a state social
worker with a possible violation at a foster home on Breakneck Hill Road.
1544 hrs- A resident reported a van
travelling erratically on Main Street. The van was located, and the driver
checked out o.k. 1609 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled
motorist on Turnpike Road. 1641 hrs- A medical was reported on the Mass
Pike in Southborough. 1650 hrs- Officers responded to a Cordaville
Road business for a Harassment complaint. As a result of the investigation,
a No Trespass Order was issued against a Boston Road resident. 1657 hrs- Officers responded to Turnpike Road
with the fire department for a report of a vehicle on fire. The vehicle was
located, and the fire was extinguished. 1735 hrs- A motorist from Marlborough, MA.
was issued a Criminal Application for Attaching Plates, Operating an
Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Speeding. 1758 hrs- Officers investigated a hit & run
accident at a Turnpike Road business. A follow-up investigation is being
conducted by the responding officer. 1806 hrs- A ‘No Trespass Order’ was served to
a Boston Road resident. 1808 hrs- Officers investigated a Harassment
Complaint from a resident of Parkerville Road. 1825 hrs- Officers investigated a report of
Harassment (via text messages) from a resident of Middle Road. The offender,
a resident of Southville Road, was advised to cease all communication with
the Middle Road resident. 1917 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a
suspicious male party that was “hanging around” in the woods off of Woodland
Road. Officers responded to the area, but were unable to locate the
individual. 2024 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned
911 call at the Fay School on Main Street.
·
oTues. 05/01/12:
0107 hrs- A resident of Providence, Rhode Island was issued a Criminal
Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.
0550 hrs- An officer responded with the fire department to a Turnpike Road
business...,
to investigate a reported odor of natural gas. 0557 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Turnpike Road business. 1209 hrs- A medical was reported at a Newton
Street business. 1225 hrs- A motorist called to report a loose
dog on Cordaville Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 1433 hrs- A restraining order was served to a
Southville Road resident. 1449 hrs- A motorist reported that the lights
at the intersection of Marlboro Road and Framingham Road were
malfunctioning. The DPW was notified. 1515 hrs- An officer attempted to serve a
Harassment Prevention Order to a Coslin Drive resident. 1623 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled
motorist on Cordaville Road. 1710 hrs- Officers responded to Boston Road
for a complaint of an erratic operator heading into Southborough. The
vehicle had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival on scene. 1724 hrs- Officers investigated another
erratic operator complaint on Turnpike Road (by Crystal Pond). The vehicle
had left the area prior to the officers arriving on scene. 1934 hrs- Officers attempted to serve a
Restraining Order to a Marlboro Road resident. 1951 hrs- ARRESTED: Francis Atchue of Brook
Lane, Southborough, MA. Mr. Atchue was taken into custody due to an arrest
warrant being issued for him out of Milford District Court. 2231 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled
motorist on Turnpike Road
Wed. 05/02/12: 0314 hrs- Officers checked on a suspicious motor
vehicle that was parked in the lot of a Turnpike Road business. Both the
operator and the passenger checked out o.k. 0316 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm
at a Carria...ge
Hill Lane residence. 0711 hrs- Officers responded back to the same
residence on Carriage Hill, for an additional alarm from the residence. 1108 hrs- A resident of Davis Road reported
two suspicious males in a Volvo station wagon. The males were located a few
houses down from the reporting party, and it was determined that they were
doing work at that home. 1149 hrs- Officers responded to the
Southborough Medical Group for a report of an out-of-control patient. The
individual was located; and after it was determined that no physical
altercation took place; he was given a ride back to his residence. 1358 hrs- A Hillside Avenue resident reported
that an expensive item was missing or taken from their residence. The
incident is currently under investigation by the responding officer. 1407 hrs- A loose dog was reported on
Cordaville Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 1435 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Turnpike Road business. 1648 hrs- Officers responded with the fire
department to Edgewood Road for a report of a brush fire in the area. 1714 hrs- Officers conducted a requested
well-being check on a resident of Marlboro Road. 1739 hrs- Officers investigated a parking
complaint on Parkerville Road (in front of the Mooney Field). 2111 hrs- A motorist from Shrewsbury, MA. was
issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a
Suspended Driver’s License. 2155 hrs- A motorist from Natick, MA. was
issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Being
Licensed
SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
DAILY LOG
Tuesday
5/1/12
05:50 GAS LEAK (NATURAL
GAS OR LPG)TURNPIKE RD
E22 FF FRANKS
FF MARTINS
E23 LT PELTIER
FF GOODSPEED
12:09 EMS CALL NEWTON ST
A29 FF ROACH
FF AMENDOLA
C30 FF KANE
Wednesday 5/2/12
09:00 TRAINING - FIRE
MAPLE
C4 CAPT HUBLEY
10:00 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO
MALFUNCTIO MAIN ST
E22 LT SADOWSKI
FF FRANKS
T21 LT PELTIER
FF MARTINS
16:48 SMOKE SCARE, ODOR OF
SMOKE EDGEWOOD RD
C30 LT PELTIER
FF MARTINS
E22 LT SADOWSKI
FF FRANKS
17:14 EMS CALL MARLBORO
RD
A29 FF FRANKS
FF MARTINS
C30 LT SADOWSKI
18:26 TRAINING - FIRE
METCALF LN
A29 FF FRANKS
LT SADOWSKI
C20 CHIEF MAURO
E23 LT PELTIER
FF MARTINS
Thursday 5/3/12
13:00 TRAINING - FIRE MAIN
ST
HQ4 CAPT HUBLEY FF
ASPESI FF WILLS
14:00 SMOKE DETECTOR,
RESALE CARRIAGE HILL
C27 FF NAVAROLI
14:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW
CONSTRUCT METCALF LN
C27 FF NAVAROLI
15:00 PROPANE INSPECTION
CONSTITUTION DR
C27 FF NAVAROLI
18:14 UNITENTIONAL
TRANMISSION OF AL SOUTHVILLE RD
E22 CAPT HUBLEY
FF NAVAROLI
18:40 EMS CALL MT VICKERY
RD
A29 FF ROACH
EMT GLECKEL
C30 FF WILLS
Friday 5/4/12
16:23 EMS CALL NEWTON ST
A29 FF SHANAHAN
LT PELTIER
C30 FF STRONG
23:36 EMS CALL MIDDLE RD
A29 FF SHANAHAN
FF NEAL
C30 FF STRONG
Saturday 5/5/12
06:18 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES FRAMINGHAM RD
A29 FF SHANAHAN
FF NEAL
E23 LT DANO
FF STRONG
10:20 TRAINING - FIRE
METCALF LN
A29 FF NAVAROLI
FF WILLS
E23 CAPT HUBLEY
FF ROACH FF KENDALL
13:00 TRAINING - OTHER
MAIN ST
E23 FF ROACH
FF KENDALL
18:10 EMS CALL CAROLYN TR
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF NAVAROLI
E23 CAPT HUBLEY
FF ROACH
18:22 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD
FRA
SC1 FF HAYES
Sunday 5/6/12
03:12 EMS CALL MAIN ST
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF NAVAROLI
16:47 EMS CALL MARLBORO
RD
A29 FF STRONG
FF NEAL
C30 FF SHANAHAN
Monday 5/7/12
15:00 SMOKE DETECTOR,
RESALE BREAKNECK HILL RD
C30 FF ROACH
16:30 MISC. SAFETY
INSPECTION TURNPIKE RD
C20 CHIEF MAURO
16:30 OIL BURNER EAST
BROOK FARM LN
C30 FF ROACH
Representative Dykema to Hold Office Hours
Boston—
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be holding office hours throughout
the 8th Middlesex District.
Any resident
who would like to speak with Representative Dykema and is unable to
attend office hours should contact her office at (617) 722-2210 or email
her aide at
leah.robins@mahouse.gov
to set up a personal appointment.
Holliston
Monday May 21st,
8 – 9am
The Holliston Grill
802 Washington Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Hopkinton
Tuesday May 29th, 8 – 9am
The Golden
Spoon
85 West Main
Street Hopkinton, MA 01748
Medway
Thursday May 24th 8 – 9am
Coffee Sensation
116 Main Street
Medway, MA 02053
Southborough
Friday May 25th, 8 – 9am
Red Barn Coffee
20 Turnpike
Road
Southborough, MA 01772
Westborough
Friday May 25th, 9:30 – 10:30am
Tatnuck Bookseller
18 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581
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State Representative
Carolyn Dykema represents the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway
(pct. 1), Southborough (pct. 2 & 3) and Westborough (pct. 2).
GROSSMAN
TOURS CHELSEA RESTAURANT AIDED THROUGH LOAN PROGRAM
Dockside Restaurant Received Start-up Capital Through Small Business Banking
Partnership
Treasurer Steven Grossman today
toured the recently opened Dockside Restaurant in Chelsea, a recipient of a
$250,000 loan made by The Savings Bank of Wakefield leveraged through the
Treasury’s Small Business Banking Partnership.
“All across the
Commonwealth we are seeing successful businesses like the Dockside Chelsea
put their entrepreneurial spirit to work through the Small Business Banking
Partnership,” said Treasurer Grossman. “By directing additional deposits
into Massachusetts community banks and encouraging them to lend to
Massachusetts small businesses, the Partnership puts the reserve resources
of the Treasury to their optimal use, creating jobs, opportunity, and
prosperity throughout the Commonwealth.”
The Small Business Banking
Partnership moves Treasury cash reserve funds typically held by large
national and international financial institutions and deposits them in
amounts of up to $10 million in Massachusetts banks. In exchange for the
infusion of new deposits, the banks sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
signaling their intent to enhance their loan portfolios to small
credit-worthy Massachusetts businesses.
The Dockside Chelsea is
owned and operated by the Urbaczewski family of Wakefield. Opened in
November of 2011, the Chelsea location is one of four Dockside restaurants
owned by the family, with two other locations in Malden and one in
Wakefield. Jack Urbaczewski, with the help of his wife Patricia and
daughter Lisa, has established numerous other restaurants throughout the
greater Boston area throughout the years, many of which have been
subsequently sold. As a result of the new Chelsea location partially
financed through the loan, 40 jobs have been added to the local economy.
“We are
extremely fortunate to have such a great working relationship with The
Savings Bank,” said Jack Urbaczewski. “Opening a location in Chelsea is
particularly special to me as unbelievably enough, I grew up about 50 feet
from the spot where the front door of this restaurant, We look
forward to giving back to the community and city
that built me.”
The Savings
Bank, headquartered in Wakefield with nine branches throughout the
north-of-Boston region, extended the loan to the Dockside Chelsea to fund
working capital, equipment, and start-up costs associated with the new
location. The bank, which prides itself on community involvement and
investments in local small business enterprises, has been in business since
1869.
“The
Savings Bank is proud that we are a Massachusetts mutual bank that works
with each commercial client to determine their specific needs,” said Larry
Andrews, Senior Vice President and head of Commercial for TSB. “Our
Commercial Officer, Ed Fitzgerald, established an excellent relationship
with Jack, Lisa, and the other parties and met numerous times in the
planning and implementation stages of what has turned out to be a beautiful
new restaurant in a community that needs more new restaurants and new job
opportunities.”
All deposits that the
Treasury makes in these community banks are protected through either
insurance or collateral, and the interest rate on the money is comparable to
what the Commonwealth receives at out-of-state financial institutions.
Headed
for Northborough?
Please be advised that the Public Works Department will be excavating in
Church Street working at the Church Street bridge/culvert (nearest the
old Fire Station) on Thursday, May 10.
Church Street will remain closed throughout the day. Electronic Message
Boards, additional signage and Police Details will be in place
throughout the project.
Traffic will be adequately detoured around the construction site (see
Detour Plan dated 5/8/12 below). Whitney Street and Howard Street
vehicles approaching Church Street near the center of Town will be
detoured via Pleasant and Lincoln Streets.
Please feel free to contact the Public Works Department directly at
(508) 393-5030 with any questions.
STREAGLE, Grace Bogert, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Grace was a native of Southboro, Massachusetts, and had been a York County,
Virginia resident for over 40 years. She spent the final years of her life
as a resident of The Hermitage in Richmond, Va. She was a member of Zion
United Methodist Church, and participated with several York County quilt
groups. She was the wife of the late Aris E. Streagle and a devoted mother
and homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Merle Streagle of Middletown,
R.I., and Tim Streagle of Goochland, Va.; and one daughter, Suzanne Streagle
of Gaithersburg, Md. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kyle,
Philip, Clifton and Lauren; and five great- grandchildren. An announcement
will be made concerning a memorial service at a later date.
Bill 3947, An Act
relative to dementia Special
Care Units (SCU) in
long-term care facilities is
poised for a vote in the
State House of
Representatives. We want to
be sure that it reaches the
floor of the House ... AND
PASSES.
Please contact your
state representative and ask
him or her to support the
quality care that people
with Alzheimer's and their
families deserve.
Join us for Soccer Camp in Marlborough at Ghiloni Park. JUNE
27-30, 2012 (Wednesday-Saturday) from 9am-3pm. On Goal Soccer Camps are
designed to provide a fun and positive week of soccer training for players
of all levels. Through individual and team training, players will improve
their fundamental skills and apply what they learn through small-sided
games. We emphasize the importance of a relationship with God and how it
impacts us as athletes. Each day includes many fun games and the popular
Mini World Cup competition, emphasizing team play and good sportsmanship.
Microstar Half Day (kindergarten-1st grade) costs $135. Full Camp Day
(2nd-8th grade) costs $155. For more information please visit
http://www.connectingpointchurch.org/p/soccer-camp.html or call
508-596-1121.
May 8, 2012 - huge win Mon the 7th...Algonquin hadn't beaten
Westborough in four years, and they beat us for the Central Mass Division
Championship last year...we beat them 8-7, handing them their first loss.
The team for the Guardian Angel racing met with about sixty
Southborough Cub Scouts tonight at St. Matthew’s. After a brief PowerPoint
presentation on how the twelve core values fit into racing, Bruce Ledoux and
Mike Kerouac presented two of their racing cars for the scouts to check over
including getting into the driver’s seat. The Porsche was started so that
they could hear the race car sound. From the looks on the cub scouts faces
it looks like a night to remember for all.
Guardian Angel Motorsports (GAM) is a
charitable organization that to date has been a small group of like minded
racers that have raised money and awareness for several children’s
charities. We've banded together and combined our determination to help
children with our passion for motorsports.
We harness the power and excitement of
motorsports to raise awareness for child-related causes. In the past several
years combined we've donated over $150,000 to children's charities. That
amount wasn’t just raised—it was donated. Which we’re very proud of. But we
want to give much much more. We realize that to give more, we need to grow
more.
Guardian Angel Motorsports has a 501c3 tax
exempt nonprofit status with the IRS.
We want to grow our efforts and donate money to both charities and
individuals that are in need (learn
more).
So please help our cause, and help us become
the guardian angel these kids deserve
May 7, 2012 - On Saturday, April 21, Brett Ober and
Patrick Moran, members of Boy Scouts Troop 1, Southboro, received the Ad
Alteri Dei medal, the highest honor in the Catholic Church related to
boy scouts. Worcester Diocese Bishop McManus presented the medals at
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Worcester .
SECOND
ROUND OF ACCELERATED BRIDGE BONDS RECEIVE “TRIPLE A” RATING
Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s Cite Massachusetts’ Strong Revenues
Treasurer Steven Grossman and
Secretary of Administration and Finance Jay Gonzalez today announced that
the second series of bonds to be issued to fund the Commonwealth’s
Accelerated Bridge Program have been assigned an “AAA” rating by Moody’s and
Standard & Poor’s. The bonds, called Commonwealth Transportation Trust Fund
(CTF) revenue bonds, are special obligations of the Commonwealth and are
secured primarily by pledges of the state’s gas tax and RMV fees.
“This
is another strong vote of confidence in the management of the state’s fiscal
affairs,” said Treasurer Grossman. “These ratings will not only permit us
to free up the capital needed to improve and enhance our outdated bridge
infrastructure, but they will also save millions of dollars for taxpayers as
they translate into lower borrowing costs.”
“This affirmation of the first ‘AAA’ rating in the
Commonwealth’s history on the Accelerated Bridge Program bonds means
millions of dollars of savings for the Commonwealth and a greater capacity
to invest in our future,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Jay
Gonzalez. “This is great news for the Commonwealth and its taxpayers.”
On
Tuesday, May 8th, the Treasurer’s Office is expected to sell
$419.26 million in CTF revenue bonds via competitive sale. The “AAA” rating
on the bonds is the highest possible designation from the two rating
agencies, helping the state borrow at lower interest rates. The first
series of bonds issued for the Accelerated Bridge Program, issued in 2010,
were also rated ‘AAA’ and were named the municipal market’s “Deal of the
Year” by The Bond Buyer newspaper for the innovation that went into
the development of the bond program.
The
Accelerated Bridge Program was authorized in 2008 for the purpose of
expediting the repair and reconstruction of hundreds of structurally
deficient bridges across the state through fiscal year 2016. According to
MassDOT, more than 100 bridges have already been repaired through the
program, which has been responsible for creating and sustaining more than
14,000 jobs in the state.
Bond
proceeds from this latest borrowing are expected to be used primarily to
fund the construction and repair of the five largest bridges in the program,
including the Longfellow Bridge in Boston; the Route 79/I-195 interchange in
Fall River; the Fore River Bridge in Quincy; the Burns Memorial Bridge in
Shrewsbury; and the Whittier Bridge in Amesbury and Newburyport.
Dean Cavaretta, Republican candidate for the Massachusetts
State Senate, today called upon his Democratic opponent to debate
transportation issues.
"My opponent owes constituents an explanation why most state road, bridge
and transit projects twice as long to build, and are two times over their
original budgets, said Cavaretta. "Our cities and towns lack the Local Aid
they need to deliver essential services, and our roads are in need of real
repair. Yet, my opponent remains singularly focused on pushing special
interest legislation that is out of the mainstream.”
As part of his campaign, Cavaretta has proposed setting the goal of making
all Mass. infrastructure projects take six years or less
and transform the state’s Project Delivery Process, akin to the reforms he
already worked on with the 8-year, 2 billion dollar Accelerated Bridge
Program. Dean will codify benchmarks already expressed by the Legislature
and Governor, and will file legislation bringing those best practices
immediately into the annual Statewide Road and Bridge Program.
“As State Senator, insisting on performance based management
and on-time delivery, while reforming the agencies involved in road, bridge
and MBTA projects is central to our Economic Recovery,” said Cavaretta.
I’ve already done this at MassDOT and in the private sector, and will use my
experience to get better results for our communities.”
As part of his challenge to Sen. Eldridge, Cavaretta has
proposed that the two candidates debate transportation at a public forum to
be held within the district sometime in the next month. Dean's
transportation experience includes working under both the Cellucci and
Patrick Administrations at MassHighway and later, the newly constituted
MassDOT respectively.
“I'll work effectively with all stakeholders on a
multi-modal, corridor-wide, plan with MassDOT to get people to and from
greater Boston and Worcester during the largest infusion of infrastructure
spending and traffic nightmares in the Commonwealth’s history, said
Cavaretta. Upwards of a half a billion dollars or more is planned to be
spent over the next five years, and we are not ready.”
Cavaretta is
the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts State Senate in the Middlesex
and Worcester District, which includes the towns of Acton, Boxborough,
Littleton, Ayer, Shirley, Devens, Harvard, Stow, Maynard, Hudson,
Marlborough, Southborough, Westborough, Northborough (Precinct 3) and
Sudbury (Precincts 2 & 3).
John Wilson (Senior of the
year) ( on the right) and Bill Harrington (Southboro Council on Aging
Chairperson) receiving the senior of the year award at the annual Southboro
senior center volunteer luncheon held at Fish Restaurant on April 2nd.
Annual
Town Election
Monday, May 14, 2012
Polls are open 8AM-8PM
Candidates
IMPORTANT REMINDER UNRETURNED CENSUS FORMS ARE OVERDUE.
Verified and signed 2012 Census Forms must be returned to the Town Clerk.
Failure to do so shall result in removal from the active voting list and
may result in the removal from Town rolls. All Southborough residents must
be accounted for regardless of age.
Precinct Changes: #10, 11, 12, 14 Cross Street; Newton Street Even Numbers West
Side; and #99, 101, 103 Marlboro Road -- NOW PRECINCT #2.
#136, 150, 156, 158 Parkerville Road -- NOW PRECINCT #1.
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MONDAY, May 14, 2012 Time: 8AM – 8PM
PRECINCT ONE: Albert S. Woodward Memorial School . . . . . . 28 Cordaville
Road
The Friends of the Library
will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 16, at
7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The Genealogy Club will host
David Dearborn, genealogist, author and librarian from New
England Historical Society, speaking on English/British ancestry on
Thursday, May 17 at 6:45 p.m. Meetings are free
and open to the public, appropriate for all ages and all skill levels.
10
Years of Northborough-Southborough Lacrosse players play together to
honor a fallen teammate
Recently
the Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse program travelled to
western Massachusetts with the Algonquin High School Varsity and Junior
Varsity teams. The Northborough-Southborough Tomahawks are the feeder
program for the Algonquin High School team. The high school teams played
against western Mass powerhouse Minnechaug High School. Following the
victories by both the Varsity and JV squads, the youth players from
grades 3 through 8 competed against the Wilbraham Youth Lacrosse
Falcons, which is Minnechaug's feeder program.
The eight games played that day were to honor Eric Green, a 12-year-old
who played lacrosse in the Northborough-Southborough youth program, who
died suddenly in January from complications due to a seizure condition.
All of the players and coaches from first grade to the Varsity are
wearing decals to honor Eric. They are also wearing green shoelaces and
chin straps to raise money for the HEADstrong Foundation to fight blood
cancer. The foundation was created in honor of lacrosse player Nick
Colleluori who passed away in 2006 from the disease.
The Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse program and the Algonquin
Tomahawks currently have over 320 boys playing the fastest growing sport
in America.
The
Marlboro Jr. Softball split a doubleheader in Tewksbury losing
the first 10 – 6 and winning the second game 11 - 1 behind the
pitching of Jim Boice
The Jr. Panthers really had their hitting shoes on hitting 4 home
runs and a triple. Marlboro’s offense was led by John Gauvin 5 for 7
with 3 home runs and a double and Steve Picone 4 for 8 with a home
run. John Thurner also chipped in with a triple.
The
2012 inductees to the Hall of Achievement were presented recently at the
Assabet Valley annual Program Advisory Appreciation dinner. Receiving
awards, left to right, were James McGrath and Ann-Marie Paltier on behalf of
Raytheon (both NCS and IDS divisions) as a Significant Contributor, Karen
Bushnell, Cosmetology, Tom Palola, Auto Technology, Robert Chaves,
Electrical Wiring, Michael Frias, Carpentry, Tom Collins, Carpentry, David
Esteves, Electrical Wiring, Henry Pacific, Program Advisory Committee
Significant Contributor, Amanda Ober, Health Technology, Patrick Blake,
Coleman House Senior Care Residence, Significant Contributor, Michael Cole,
Culinary Arts, and John White, Auto Collision.
First Community Church 137 Southville Road -
Southborough
Housewares, clothing, toys, baked goods.
Free coffee.
MA/NH Essential E-news
zheimer's Association Newsletter
May 2012
In the News...
Nursing home residents with dementia
often are given antipsychotics despite
warnings. Boston
Globe
MAP Through the Maze Conference May 16
There are limited openings still
available for
Map
Through the Maze: Conference for
Alzheimer's Care Professionals
Royal Plaza Hotel,
Marlborough, MA
May 16, 2012
MAP is the largest professionals'
conference in New England for those
working with individuals with
Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias. Our keynote expert panel
will provide an update on current
and cutting edge developments and
how these may impact the field of
dementia care. For more information
on registration, or if you would
like to be a sponsor, exhibitor, or
poster presenter, Click
here.
New Program for People with
Early Alzheimer's
Living with Alzheimer's: For
People with Alzheimer's is an
interactive three-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. Participants are
encouraged to invite family members
or friends to attend the program
with them. Upcoming
dates: Watertown, MA, May 17 and 31
and June 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM;
Worcester, May 22 and 29 and June 5
from 1:30-3:30 PM. Call 800.272.3900
to register.
Coping with Early Memory Loss
Did you know there are ways to cope
with early memory loss? Our
orientation program can help
individuals recently diagnosed with
memory loss and their family members
and friends. Medical and non-medical
treatments will be discussed, as
well as available resources. For
locations and information, call
800.272.3900 or
click for a complete schedule.
Volunteer Spotlight on Ashley-Lynn
Goncalves
Name: Ashley-Lynn Goncalves, New
Bedford, MA
Age: 22 years old
Occupation: Occupational Therapy
Student.
"I created Team Lourenco" for
the Walk to End Alzheimeimer's in
honor of my grandmother Maria
Lourenco who was diagnosed with
Alzheimer's 4 years ago. I feel like
it is important for the young
generation to know that their voice
is heard and they can do so much to
make an impact. My family is my
backbone and they are the ones who
have made Team Lourenco grow. We've
raised $18,000 at our recent "Please
Don't Let Me Forget You Dinner."
Essential Skills for Family Caregivers
We provide information and practical
tools to those caring for someone
with dementia. Improved day-to-day
living and overall quality of life
for the person with dementia and the
caregiver is the goal. We cover
communication techniques, strategies
to manage difficult behaviors, and
safety in the home. May programs
below &
Click for other locations and
sign-up information.
Safety at Home
(Portsmouth, NH), Tuesday,
5/29/2012
It Starts With Communication
(Beverly, MA), Tuesday, 5/29/2012
NEW Office Location!
As
of May 1, 2012, the Alzheimer's
Association, MA/NH Chapter's
headquarters is located at 480
Pleasant Street, Watertown,
MA. There is abundant free parking and
easy first floor access. Mark
you calendar for our June 26, 2012
grand OPEN HOUSE,
5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Legislative Breakfasts -- Open to All!
Free and open to the public!
Please join us for a legislative
breakfast in May to meet local
elected officials and hear from
other families and professionals.
Contact
Jennifer Carter for more
information, directions or to
register.
May 11th Holyoke Community
College , Holyoke, MA
Kitteredge Business Center
8:00 AM Registration and continental
breakfast
9:00 AM Program
May 18th, Spectrum Adult Day
Health, North Andover, MA
8:30 AM Registration and breakfast
9:00 AM Program
Take a Swing at Alzheimer's!
Join
the Alzheimer's Association June 4, 2012
for the 15th annual Thomson & Partners
'Make the Link' Golf Event presented by
C.P. Berry Construction. Since 1997, the
event has raised more than $1.6 Million
to fight Alzheimer's disease in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Foursomes and Individual golfers are
welcome and sponsorship opportunities
are still available! For more
information contact
Austin Hodge or click on the golb
club above!
Habilitation Training for Health Care
Professionals
Caring for People with
Alzheimer's Disease: A Habilitation
Training Curriculum prepares
attendees, already familiar with
Alzheimer's and dementia, to train
direct care staff. The 13-hour
curriculum provides an overview of
the Habilitation model of care. This
approach focuses on maximizing a
person's abilities while minimizing
their limitations. Attendees leave
with a scripted curriculum with
discussion and role-play exercises,
PowerPoint presentations and
handouts.
Click for locations and
information.
Harvard Medical School Dementia Update
The
Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter,
is pleased to co-sponsor the annual
Harvard Medical School Dementia Update
for Medical and Health Care
Professionals, May 31-June 1st.
Click for more information and
registration.
Be Part of the Movement to End Alz
Join us in planning your local Walk
to End Alzheimer's. Each Walk
location has a strong, passionate
and dedicated group of volunteers
who lead our fundraising and walk
day experience efforts. Committee
members meet monthly. Times/days
vary by Walk location. For more
information, contact
Sheila Watnick.
Early Bird Special
Start a team, join a team or walk as
an individual or "Virtual Walker."
Register online and raise
$50 by May 31 and earn a
purple cord and medallion bracelet!
Click on the bracelet!
Join the fastest-growing,
friendliest ride around--and help
fight Alzheimer's. Routes for all
ability levels, including a family
ride.
Auction + More
Tickets for our May 30 Night at the
Pops, which also honors Association
supporters Paul and Kathy Stuka, are
SOLD OUT. However, you can still
participate by buying an ad in the
program book, making a donation in honor
or in memory of a loved one,
participating in our
online auction or
donating American Express points
(1,000 or more). For information contact
Sheila Watnick or
May 3, 2012 - Many groups, organizations and yes even towns can't run
well without volunteers. Sunday's Southborough Youth Baseball and
Softball wasn't any exception as volunteers helped out with the games, food,
coaching, ticket sales etc.
Southborough Looking for Volunteers to fill Vacancies
May 3, 2012 - There are several committee openings available
throughout town. There are vacancies on the Capital Budget Committee,
Community Preservation Committee, Fence Viewer, Field Driver, Heritage Day
Coordinator, Historical Commission, Open Space, Southborough Housing
Opportunity Partnership, Southborough Stewardship committee and Youth
Commission. There are always opportunities to volunteer at our
schools, library and organizations like Southborough CERT.
Saturday, May
12th at 7 AM. Join Mass Audubon's
Jeff Collins to learn about birds in the
Southborough area. Meet at the triangle
area of Main St. (Rte 30) and Northborough
Rd. at 7 am. If you prefer, meet at 7:15 at
the kiosk at Beals Preserve, but you will
miss the introduction that Jeff will present
at the triangle. Bring your binoculars!
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May
29th at 7 PM - Join us for our annual
meeting at the Community House to learn
about SOLF activities and business issues in
the past year. A representative from
Sudbury Valley Trustees will speak about SVT
trails in the area. We will also be
presenting the annual Elaine Beals
Conservation Award to Meme Luttrell in
honor of her dedicated service in protecting
Southorough open space and natural
resources. Light refreshments will be
served.
There will be
an Edible Plant Walk with Russ Cohen on June
12th and a Butterfly Walk with Steve Moore,
President of the Massachusetts Butterfly
Club on July 15th.
Trustees of the
Southborough Open Land Foundation
The last Beth Tikvah Tots of the year
The last Beth Tikvah Tots of the year, on
Sunday May 6, 2012 from 10:30 to Noon, will include a very special guest,
Sue Carlsen, Director Early Childhood Programs Boroughs Jewish Community
Center.
Beth Tikvah Tots is a Jewish program for infants, toddlers,
and their caregivers that offers the opportunity and venue for
socialization, conversation, and play with other Jewish families in a
comfortable and unstructured setting. Come build enduring relationships with
friends and community.
Tuition is FREE and non-member families are welcome to register. Please
contact Cindy Avergon, Religious School Coordinator at 508-616-9037 or email
cavergon@aol.com
to reserve your place in the program.
You can find more information about this and other programs at Beth Tikvah
on our website:
www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org.
Beth Tikvah Synagogue is a warm, inclusive, egalitarian, and fully
participatory independent congregation. We are an inviting, joyful and
spirited community which provides a special opportunity for families to grow
together in a Jewish environment.
Wine Dinner
Join Tuscan winemaker Davide
Sada & family
for a five course dinner
prepared by
Tomasso Chef Neil Rogers
Earth is entering a stream of debris from Halley's Comet, source of the
annual eta Aquarid meteor shower. The shower peaks this weekend on May 5th
and 6th. Glare from a perigee full Moon--a "Super Moon"--will interfere
with the display. Nevertheless, observers especially in the southern
hemisphere could still see dozens of meteors during the hours before local
sunrise on May 6th. More information about the shower and live audio from a
meteor radar may be found on
http://spaceweather.com
You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of
Spaceweather.com.
Governor
Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to
half-staff on Friday, May 4, 2012 from sunrise to sunset in honor of SFC
Donald Reis of Fall River, Massachusetts.
From the Governor:
Please be advised that Governor Patrick has ordered that the United
States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all
state buildings from sunrise until sunset on
Friday, May 4, 2012
in honor of
SFC Donald Reis of Fall River, Massachusetts
who died on April 29, 2012.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1.The main or administration building of each
public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2.Other state-owned or state-controlled
buildings
3.All state military installations
COMMONWEALTH DELIVERS GRANTS FOR 21 MUNICIPAL WATER PROJECTS
$9.8 Million Will Reduce
Principal on Upcoming Water Infrastructure Loans Statewide
The Massachusetts Water
Pollution Abatement Trust (MWPAT) today announced the approval of more than
$9.8 million in need-based principal forgiveness grants on 21 water
infrastructure loans from across the state.
“This money will deliver
needed relief to communities struggling to finance key water projects that
provide for the health and well-being of their citizens,” said Treasurer
Steven Grossman, who serves as the Chairman of the MWPAT. “This funding
infusion will free up additional capital to go to other important local
priorities, such as transportation infrastructure, education, and public
safety.”
The 21 grants,
administered by the state and funded by the federal government, were awarded
on a competitive basis to cities and towns most in need of financial
assistance associated with loan payments to the MWPAT. Because of the
reduction of loan principal funded by the grants, impacted communities will
see their monthly loan payments reduced, freeing up capital for other local
needs. The loans were originated to pay for municipal water projects such
as upgrades to water treatment facilities and storm water and sewer
improvement projects.
“Protection
of the environment and the public health is a vitally necessary, but
expensive responsibility of government,” said Commissioner Kenneth Kimmell
of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. “These water
project grant funds soften the financial blow a bit for our cities and
towns, and they will also promote energy efficiency and renewable energy and
reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Governor’s 2020
Plan”
The $9.8 million in loan
forgiveness is associated with a total original loan amount of $82.8
million, an overall principal reduction of almost 12 percent.
“As the Executive Director
of the MWPAT I am proud of our role in providing financial assistance to
these communities,” said Sue Perez, Executive Director of the MWPAT. “These
town officials have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving their
water infrastructure and I am glad that we can help out the rate payers and
ease the financial burden for these communities by providing this
subsidization, in addition to our below market rate loans.”
The MWPAT lends financial assistance
to the Commonwealth by providing subsidized loans to cities and towns for
clean water and drinking water infrastructure development. Since its
establishment in 1989, the Trust has loaned $5.2 billion to improve and
maintain the quality of water in the Commonwealth. An estimated 97% of
Massachusetts’ citizens have benefited from the MWPAT’s financial
assistance.
May 3, 2012 - Varsity Girls LAX victorious over Groton-Dunstable
today, 17-5.
KEEP WILDLIFE WILD, LEAVE YOUNG WILDLIFE ALONE
The arrival of spring means the arrival of newborn and
just-hatched wildlife. These youngsters soon venture into the world on shaky
legs or fragile wings and are discovered by people living, playing or
working nearby. Every year, the lives of many young wild creatures are
disturbed by people who take young wildlife from the wild in a
well-intentioned attempt to "save" them.
These well-meant acts of kindness tend to have the opposite
result. Instead of being left to learn their place in the world, young
wildlife removed from the wild are denied important natural learning
experiences which help them survive on their own. Most people quickly find
that they can't really care for young wildlife, and many of the animals soon
die in the hands of well-meaning people. Young wildlife that does survive
human "assistance" miss experiences that teach them to fend for themselves.
If these animals are released back into the wild, their chances of survival
are reduced. Often, the care given to young wildlife results in some
attachment to humans and the animals may return to places where people live,
only to be attacked by domestic animals or hit by cars. Some animals become
nuisances and people have even been injured by once-tamed wildlife.
Avoid these problems by following one simple rule when coming
upon young wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There! It may be difficult to
do, but this is a real act of compassion. Generally young mammals are
visited only a few times a day to avoid leaving traces that attract
predators. For instance, a nest of bunnies will only be visited by the adult
female twice per day. The young wildlife are quite safe when left alone
because their color patterns and lack of scent help them remain undetected.
Avoid nest and den areas of young wildlife and restrain all pets. What if
you find a young bird that has fallen from a nest? Adult wildlife are not
disturbed by human scent. Baby birds found on the ground may be safely
picked up and placed in a nearby bush or tree.
Leave fawns (young deer) where they are found. Fawns are
safest when left alone because their camouflaging color helps them remain
undetected until the doe returns. If
sympathetic people repeatedly visit a fawn, it can prolong the separation
from the doe and delay important feeding.Unlike
deer, newborn moose calves remain in close proximity to their mothers who,
in contrast to a white-tailed doe, will actively defend calves against
danger. An adult cow moose weighing over 600 pounds will chase, kick, stomp
potential predators, people included.
Only when young wildlife are found injured or with their dead
mother may the young be assisted, but must then be delivered immediately to
a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Due to the difficulty in properly caring
for them there are no rehabilitators licensed to care of fawns. It is
illegal to possess most wildlife in Massachusetts. Information on young
wildlifeand
a list of wildlife
rehabilitatorshas
been posted on line.
PEREGRINE CAM GOES LIVE
AT UMASS AMHERST
A pair of
Peregrine Falcons nesting on the roof of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library at UMass
Amherst for the past 10 years, can now be viewed on a live webcam thanks to
the UMass Amherst Facilities Planning Division, the Office of Information
Technology (OIT), and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife(MassWildlife).
Live images of the falcons brooding their eggs and caring for their
hatchlings can be viewed at
www.library.umass.edu/falcons.
"We are very happy that this project is coming
to fruition after lots of hard work and goodwill," said Richard Nathhorst,
capital project manager, Facilities Planning, at UMass Amherst. Each spring,
staff from MassWildlife and UMass Facilities Planning Division band the
chicks after they hatch. Since the first nest box was installed at the
library in 2003, 27 falcon chicks have hatched and fledged (flown) from this
site.
The Bay State's resident Peregrine falcons will be the focus
of a banding effort by MassWildlife biologists during the month of May.
"In 2011, there were a total of 25 nesting
pairs of falcons in the Bay State," said Dr. Tom French, Assistant Director
of MassWildlife's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. Peregrine
Falcons are now nesting at sites across the state including locations in
Boston, Cambridge, Saugus, Swampscott, Peabody, Woburn, West Roxbury,
Winthrop, Fall River, New Bedford, Quincy, Lawrence, Lowell, Worcester,
Deerfield, Springfield, Erving, and Holyoke.
The banning of DDT in 1972 and subsequent restoration efforts
brought the peregrine back from the brink of extinction in Massachusetts and
across the country. Banding of the young has proven to be an important
scientific tool in measuring the success of restoration programs, learning
about raptor survival rates, dispersal distances, habitat preferences and
causes of death. The peregrine falcon was removed from the federal
Endangered Species list in 1999, but is listed as Endangered under the
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. A fact
sheet on peregrine falcons can be found at:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/species_info/nhfacts/falco_peregrinus.pdf.
May 2, 2012 - Politics were on the agenda tonight at the Southborough
Library as voters turned out to hear what the candidates had to say.
Above: Lee Bartolini speaks to the crowd of about sixty while below current
selectman William Boland talks about his accomplishments as a six year
Selectman.
Police
Log
Fri. 04/27/12: 0005 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned 911
call from a Turnpike Road business. 0359 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm
at a Turnpike Road business. 0759 hrs- A medical was reported at a Latisquama
Road residence.... 0904 hrs- A motorist from Framingham, MA. was
issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked
Registration and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 1128 hrs- Officers responded to the reservoir
(near Framingham Road) to take a report of suspicious activity. A witness
observed a man drop two barrels into the reservoir, and then leave the area.
The Environmental Police and the employees from the MWRA responded to the
scene. 1221 hrs- Officers assisted a Meadow Lane
resident with a domestic issue. 1328 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled
motorist on Deerfoot Road. 1453 hrs- An officer assisted a Parkerville
Road resident with information on a Harassment Prevention Order. 1511 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Gilmore Road residence. 1848 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a
motorcycle crash on Acre Bridge Road. Before the officers arrived on scene,
a witness called to report that the operator got back on the motorcycle and
had left the scene. The officer confirmed that the cyclist had left the
area.
Sat. 04/28/12: 0725 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm
at a Woodland Road residence. 0902 hrs- Officers took a report of an overdue
teenager from a resident of Breakneck Hill Road. The reporting party later
called back and stated th...at
the teen had just returned to the house. 0925 hrs- A medical was reported at a Red
Gate Lane residence. 1512 hrs- Officers responded with the Fire
Department for a report of an out-of-control brush fire on Oregon Road. The
fire was extinguished upon the FD’s arrival. 1714 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Metacomet Lane residence. 1936 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Carriage Hill Lane residence. 2102 hrs- Officers responded to White Bagley
Road for a report of a group of people “dumping” something in the reservoir.
The investigating officer found a group of teens that were fishing for bait.
They were advised. 2206 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled
motorist on Turnpike Road. 2236 hrs- A Constitution Drive resident
reported two suspicious motor vehicles that were parked on the roadway. The
vehicles were checked, and nothing appeared to be out-of-order. 2312 hrs- An officer checked on a suspicious
vehicle parked on the corner of Mt. Vickery Road and Cordaville Road. The
vehicle checked out o.k. 2347 hrs- A medical was reported at a Darlene
Drive residence
Sun. 04/29/12: 0049 hrs- ARRESTED: Raoul Watler of Chandler
Street, Worcester, MA. Mr. Watler was arrested after it was determined that
there was an active warrant for his arrest out of Roxbury District Court. 0805 hrs- Officers investigate...d
a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were
reported from the scene of the accident. 0817 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Glenwood Road residence. 1241 hrs- An officer on a detail at the
Harvard Primate Center reported a suspicious male party in the area. 1450 hrs- An officer took a report of three
separate cell phone thefts from three female parties. The three females
reported that they were at a party in town the night before, and that
someone had stolen their phones at the party. A report of the incident is on
file and will be investigated. 1455 hrs- A medical was reported on
Cordaville Road. 1609 hrs- Officers investigated a parking
complaint on Parkerville Road. 1741 hrs- Officers investigated a hit & run,
motor vehicle accident on Firmin Avenue. 1807 hrs- A medical was reported at a
Pleasant Street residence. 1852 hrs- Officers investigated a verbal
domestic on Flagg Road. The responding officers were able to mediate the
argument between the couple. 1924 hrs- A requested well-being check was
completed on a Middle Road juvenile.
SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
DAILY LOG
Tuesday 4/24/12
06:32 EMS CALL WOODLAND
RD
A29 FF RICE
FF KANE
C30 FF MARTINS
06:51 EMS CALL BLACKTHORN
DR
A28 LT SADOWSKI
FF MARTINS
C30 CHIEF MAURO
07:45 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE
DETECTOR WILLIAM COLLEARY LN
C3 CHIEF MAURO
10:45 MISC. SAFETY
INSPECTION ST MARTIN DR
C20 CHIEF MAURO
11:00 SCHOOL INSPECTIONS
MAIN ST
C20 CHIEF MAURO
12:10 EMS CALL CORDAVILLE
RD
A29 LT PELTIER
FF GOODSPEED
C30 FF RICE
12:45 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE
DETECTOR GRAYSTONE WY
C3 CHIEF MAURO
22:42 EMS CALL BLACKTHORN
DR
A29 FF FRANKS
FF NEAL
C30 FF AMENDOLA
Thursday 4/26/12
10:25 EMS CALL NEWTON ST
A29 FF NAVAROLI
FF ROACH
C30 FF SHANAHAN
12:15 EMS CALL FRAMINGHAM
RD
A29 FF NAVAROLI
FF ROACH
C30 LT DANO
13:10 GAS LEAK (NATURAL
GAS OR LPG)DEERFOOT RD
E22 LT DANO
FF SHANAHAN
13:47 EMS CALL TURNPIKE
RD
A29 FF ROACH
FF MARTINS
E23 LT DANO
FF SHANAHAN
14:50 EMS CALL CORDAVILLE
A29 FF NAVAROLI
FF FRANKS
C30 FF ROACH
Friday 4/27/12
07:56 EMS CALL LATISQUAMA
RD
A29 FF NAVAROLI
FF ASPESI
C20 CHIEF MAURO
CAPT HUBLEY
C30 LT DANO
FF NEAL
08:00 BLAST OBSERVATION
CORDAVILLE RD
OTH FF RICE
11:28 GOOD INTENT CALL
MARLBORO RD
C30 CAPT HUBLEY
18:48 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES ACRE BRIDGE RD
A29 FF ASPESI
FF RICE
E23 CAPT HUBLEY
FF STRONG
Saturday 4/28/12
09:25 EMS CALL RED GATE LN
A29 LT PELTIER
FF ASPESI
C30 FF STRONG
15:02 COVER ASSIGNMENT
MAIN ST HOP
E22 CAPT HUBLEY
LT PELTIER FF ASPESI FF STRONG
R25 LT G. HUBLEY
SC1 FF MARTINS
FF FRANKS
15:12 AUTHORIZED
CONTROLLED BURNING OREGON RD and EDGEWOOD RD
C20 CHIEF MAURO
E23 FF FRANKS
R25 LT G. HUBLEY
15:56 HAZARDOUS CONDITION,
OTHER. MARLBORO RD
E23 FF FRANKS
FF MARTINS
21:14 FUEL BURNER/BOILER,
CONFINED OAK HILL RD
E22 LT SADOWSKI
FF NEAL
E23 LT PELTIER
FF STRONG
23:47 EMS CALL DARLENE DR
A29 LT SADOWSKI
FF NEAL
C30 FF STRONG
Sunday 4/29/12
14:55 EMS CALL CORDAVILLE
RD
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF KANE
C30 FF MARTINS
17:00 ASSIST INVALID
FIDDLENECK LN
A29 FF KANE
FF AMENDOLA
C30 FF MARTINS
18:07 EMS CALL PLEASANT
ST
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF KANE
C30 FF MARTINS
20:09 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO
MALFUNCTIO KIDDER LN
E22 LT SADOWSKI
FF RICE
Monday 4/30/12
07:22 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD and PARKERVILLE RD
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF KANE
E23 LT SADOWSKI
FF RICE
07:44 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES OREGON RD and GARRISON LN
A29 FF AMENDOLA
FF ASPESI
E23 LT SADOWSKI
FF RICE
09:46 ASSIST INVALID
BOSTON RD
A29 FF FRANKS
FF ASPESI
10:00 COMMERCIAL
INSPECTION TURNPIKE RD
C27 FF ASPESI
13:37 BRUSH,BRUSH & GRASS
MIX FIRE SOUTHVILLE RD
C20 CHIEF MAURO
C30 FF AMENDOLA
FF ASPESI
E23 LT PELTIER
FF FRANKS FF NEAL FF KENDALL
SC1 FF NAVAROLI
16:00 OIL BURNER MAIN ST
C27 FF ASPESI
16:41 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES MASS PIKE WEST
A29 FF FRANKS
FF GOODSPEED
C27 FF ASPESI
E23 LT PELTIER
16:57 MOBILE PROP VEH FIRE
TURNPIKE RD
C20 CHIEF MAURO
E22 FF FRANKS
FF GOODSPEED
E23 LT PELTIER
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FILES 1500 SIGNATURES
Lamb
Campaign Has Momentum
Holliston, MA ...Today Marty Lamb,
Republican candidate for State
Representative in the Eighth Middlesex
District, announced that his team has
collected over 1500 signatures for his
campaign for the Massachusetts House.
This is ten times the amount needed.
"I'm thrilled so many people signed my
nomination papers and want me to run for
State Representative. This shows our
campaign to put people back to work,
demand integrity and accountability at
the State House, and control state
spending has both grassroots support and
momentum," said Lamb.
Only 150 certified signatures are
required to make the ballot for State
Representative. Yesterday, Lamb's team
submitted 1500 to the four town clerks
in the district.
"This is a critical election for the
people of Holliston, Hopkinton,
Southboro and Westborough. We need a new
Representative who is focused on job
creation all the time not just during an
election year. As a small business owner
and someone who has struggled to make it
work in Massachusetts, I know how to
improve our economic environment. We
don't just need green jobs. We need jobs
across the board," said Lamb. "The
amount of people willing to sign and
help collect signatures proves that
voters want change at the State House."
Mr. Lamb graduated from the Benjamin N.
Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva
University in 1985 and received his
Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College
in 1982. He has an extensive background
in real estate law, formerly with
Adelson, Golden & Loria, P.C., Edward A.
Sokoloff & Associates, and is currently
with Lamb and Associates, P.C. He is a
member of the Real Estate Bar
Association of Massachusetts. An active
participant in community affairs, Mr.
Lamb sits on the Board of Directors of
New England Region of United Synagogue
and is a past president of Temple Beth
Torah in Holliston. He has also served
on the Holliston Elementary School
Council and the Campaign for Holliston
Schools. He resides in Holliston with
Peri, his wife of 22 years, and his two
daughters Elissa and Simma.
Garden Plots Available
2012 Gardener’s Agreement:
The plots can be fenced at the individual’s expense.
Plots must be kept free of debris.
Gardeners must dispose of waste and litter after every use.
Each plot must be cleared of fences, stakes, non-vegetative matter and
debris by date to be determined by the Garden Coordinator.
Unattended watering is not permitted. Please notify the garden
coordinator of any leaks in the water line. All faucets must be turned
off when not being used and hoses returned to stations.
Gardeners must supervise children in the community gardens at all times.
Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times.
Only vegetables, herbs, and annuals can be grown in the garden plot.
Gardeners must maintain their plots regularly and are responsible for
weeding the walkways around their plots. If gardeners abandon their
plots for any reason, they must notify the Garden Coordinator.
If a plot becomes unkempt, the Garden Coordinator will give a 10-day
notice to clean it up. At that time, the coordinator may re-assigned
it.
Gardeners are encouraged to use insect and disease controls and
fertilizers that are organic, or derived from natural materials. Such
fertilizers include compost, rock dusts, meals made from plants, etc.
Pest controls include soaps, oils, plant extracts, etc. Use of
chemicals that have the potential to harm the environment by runoff or
other means are prohibited.
Gardeners must participate in the organized work associated with the
Community Garden, such as putting the hoses away and composting.
The Town of Southborough provides the land, the plowing of the land in
the spring, and a water outlet with hoses. Gardeners are responsible
for bringing their own gardening tools. Garden tools can be stored in
the shed, but the Coordinator can place limits on storage to ensure the
shed does not become overcrowded.
A composting pile will be available for organic matter.
Gardeners are responsible to remove all non-organic waste from the site.
Please enjoy the cows from behind the fence.
Parking is allowed from dawn to dusk on the driveway adjacent to the
garden and at the conservation land trailhead. Parking in the Harding
Botanicals lot is not permitted.
I understand that neither the Garden Coordinator, the Conservation
Commission nor the Town of Southborough is responsible for my actions.
I THEREFORE AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS
THOSE LISTED ABOVE FOR ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT OCCURS
IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF THE GARDEN BY ME OR ANY OF MY GUESTS.
Still have questions? Please contact Garden Coordinators Debbi or Jeff
at
southboro.garden@yahoo.comHappy
Gardening!
(To print this agreement out from Southborough News, right click,
click copy, open up word and right click paste)
2012
Gardener’s Agreement
I have read and agree to
the 2012 Gardener’s Agreement.
CITIZEN SCIENTISTS NEEDED TO MONITOR TURTLE CROSSINGS
Turtles
have existed for millions of years, but roadways are threatening the
survival of local populations. Turtles in Massachusetts often cross
roadways from late spring to early fall and are vulnerable to car
collisions. Citizen scientists, turtle enthusiasts, and conservation
organizations are encouraged to join state wildlife and transportation
personnel in collecting data for the Turtle Roadway Mortality Monitoring
Program. Over the past few years, Linking Landscapes for Massachusetts
Wildlife, a partnership between the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW),
Department of Transportation (DOT) Highway Division and UMass-Amherst, has
been training volunteers to collect turtle crossing data. The information
gathered through this volunteer effort is used to coordinate local turtle
conservation efforts.
An
information and training session designed to train new volunteers will be
offered on May 16, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, 6 Holmes Road in
Lenox beginning at 6:30 PM. The event will be co-sponsored with the
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Project Native. The session
is free, but pre-registration is required. Interested volunteers can
register with DFW’s Dave Paulson David.Paulson@state.ma.us or
call him at (508) 389-6366.
Linking
Landscapes for Massachusetts Wildlife is a long-term and multifaceted effort
to minimize the impact of the existing road network on wildlife, while
improving highway safety. Linking Landscapes offers three Massachusetts
citizen science research efforts that allows online reporting of site
specific wildlife roadway mortality through a Google Maps interface. For
more information on Linking Landscapes for Massachusetts Wildlife, go to:
http://linkinglandscapes.info/roads/home.html.
An Invitation
Please join the
Trustees of the Southborough Library
for our Second Annual
Candidates'
Night
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Meet
the candidates on the May (Town Election) Ballot.
There will be an opportunity for questions.
Two contested races this year:
Selectman and Planning Board
Southborough
Library
25 Main Street, Southborough
“The center for life-long learning at the crossroads of our community”
May 1, 2012 - Enjoying the sunshine and warmth of opening day with a friend.
Billy
Webber 4th Annual Golf Tourney
Come on out and play, lots of fun, great people, beautiful course,
delicious food, tons of prizes and another shot at winning a new car.
GROSSMAN TOURS EAST BOSTON MARKET AIDED THROUGH LOAN PROGRAM
Purchase of Property Leveraged Through Small Business Banking
Partnership
Treasurer Steven Grossman
today toured El Valle De La Sultana Market in East Boston, a recipient of a
$172,500 loan made by East Boston Savings Bank leveraged through the
Treasury’s Small Business Banking Partnership.
“All across the Commonwealth we are seeing successful businesses
like El Valle De La Sultana Market put their entrepreneurial spirit to work
through the Small Business Banking Partnership,” said Treasurer Grossman.
“By directing additional deposits into Massachusetts community banks and
encouraging them to lend to Massachusetts small businesses, the Partnership
puts the reserve resources of the Treasury to their optimal use, creating
jobs, opportunity, and prosperity throughout the Commonwealth.”
The Small Business Banking Partnership moves Treasury cash
reserve funds typically held by large national and international financial
institutions and deposits them in amounts of up to $10 million in
Massachusetts banks. In exchange for the infusion of new deposits, the
banks sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signaling their intent to
enhance their loan portfolios to small credit-worthy Massachusetts
businesses.
The husband and wife
team of Victor Gallego and Martha Perdomo now own and operate El Valle De La
Sultana Market. They had operated the business since 2006 under a rental
agreement, but the loan leveraged by the Partnership allowed them to
purchase the property in November of last year. The couple owns two other
markets of the same name, with one in Somerville and one in Everett. The
East Boston location is a 4,400 square-foot commercial facility that employs
five people and sells grocery items and meats.
“East Boston Savings Bank is committed to helping small
businesses like El Valle De La Sultana Market succeed” says Richard
Gavegnano, EBSB Chairman and CEO. “Our participation in the Treasury’s
Small Business Banking Partnership has been a positive experience. By
providing funding to smaller businesses we hope to help create jobs which
helps stimulate the local economy. The Bank is proud to have been able to
assist over 15 small business owners with financing to help their business
succeed in our communities.”
ANTICIPATED LOTTERY PROFITS ON “IRREVERSIBLE TRACK” TO BREAK RECORD
Newly Adjusted Estimate of $947 Million Puts Lottery in Line to Exceed
2006 Record Profit
Treasurer Steven Grossman today announced that the
Massachusetts State Lottery’s projected profit for 2012 has increased to
$947 million following strong sales for the first ten months of the fiscal
year, providing a sure sign that the Lottery will surpass the past record of
$951 million in profit set in 2006. The new figure, based on game
sales-to-date and budget projection estimates, is $53 million higher than
the $894 million on which the Commonwealth’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget is
based.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the Lottery is
going to have a record-setting year in terms of profit – we’re on an
irreversible track,” said Grossman, who as Treasurer serves as the Lottery
Chairman. “This is great news for the cities and towns that depend on
Lottery revenue for critical local services, such as senior services, road
and bridge infrastructure, and public safety.”
Grossman noted that sales-to-date in fiscal year
2012 are a full $250 million higher than at this point in fiscal year 2011.
He cited solid customer-oriented management and an innovative approach
toward promotions for the uptick in sales, along with adjustments to several
existing games and a host of new offerings that have been added to the
Lottery portfolio that have generated a high degree of customer interest.
The Massachusetts State Lottery, which was created 40 years
ago to generate much-needed local aid revenues for the Commonwealth’s 351
cities and towns, generates approximately $4.5 billion in sales annually.
Since 1972, the Lottery has returned more than $18.8 billion in net profit
to the Commonwealth.
May 1, 2012 - The 2012 Home Run Pedroia Champ Tim Dunderdale and the 2012
Home Run Big Papi Champ is Jimmy Tobin.
April 30, 2012 - More photos of Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball
Opening Day. Thanks Chris!!
Calling all Softball Players
April 30, 2012
- The organizers of the Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball
loudly asked the audience for more girls to participate in the Softball
leagues. They would like to field more players and more teams.
It's an excellent way to get in the training, practice and experience that
will lead up to playing in High School and onward to college.
April 30, 2012 - In memory of Southborough Youth, Eric Green,
the SYBS has challenged all the youth in the league to be the best sportsman
that they can be. The player chosen that has shown the ultimate
sportsmanship in the league will receive a glass trophy and have their name
inscribed on an inaugural plaque for that year.
SOUTHBOROUGH
LETTER CARRIERS CELEBRATE STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE’S 20TH
ANNIVERSARY
Nation’s
Largest Single-Day Food Drive
On
Saturday, May 12, 2012,
Southborough letter carriers will help to Stamp Out Hunger, providing assistance to
the residents of Southborough and members of its churches who are
struggling to put food on their tables every day.
To participate in the Stamp Out Hunger drive, Southboroughresidents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing
non-perishable foods next to their mailbox prior
to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday,
May 12. Local letter carriers will collect these food donations as
they deliver the mail and take them to the United Parishes of Southborough
Food Pantry.
THE
SOUTHBOROUGH FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Zip Lock Baggies Plastic Wrap / Tin Foil
Shampoo/Conditioner
Check out the Southborough Food Pantry page on
facebook.com for our latest grocery list!
Notes from the
Library
Everyone Needs Friends...
Our
Friends of the Library group,
founded in 1972 (40 years ago!) seeks new members. The group provides
"the icing on the cake" for programs and services here at the Library.
The popular
Museum Pass Program is funded by
the Friends. They also provide volunteer hours, host two annual book
sales for fundraising, snacks for book groups of all ages - and more.
The May Friends meeting will be
Wednesday, May 16
at 7:30
p.m.
Join us!
Ancestry.com
now at the Library
We
are delighted to offer our library visitors access to millions of
records on ancestry.com - now available on any public computer or on
your own laptop here in the library. Find information on your family
history in census records, military records, voter lists, immigration
records and passenger lists - and many more options. Our thanks to the
Friends of the Southborough Library for their assistance in funding this
important genealogy database.
The Animals are Coming to the Library!
Audubon Ark is coming to Southborough Library! On Friday, May 4,
Drumlin Farms will be bringing their
"Wild Tales" program to the Library. Children will meet different
animals and hear stories about them. This event is for children ages
3-5. There will be two sessions:. Session
1 is 10:30-11:00 and
Session 2 is 11:00-11:30. Space is limited, so please
register in the Children's Room or by calling 508-485-5031. This program
is sponsored by the Together We Can Family Network.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Announcing The Studio’s 34th
Annual Recital:
Inspired
(Dance inspired by the written word)
Friday,
May 4th 7:00PM, Saturday, May 5th
10:00AM, Saturday, May 5th 1:00PM, Saturday,
May 5th 6:00PM
All
recitals are held in the Ashland High School Auditorium.
Please check our recital assignment 2012 page to find
out what show your child is in.
Your Choice of 4 Week Long Summer Dance
Enrichment Sessions
Annemarie’s Dance Centre
111 Cherry Street
Ashland, MA 01721
508-881-5109
Join us this summer in our fully air conditioned studios for
one or more of our exciting summer mini sessions. Sessions include dance,
performance, crafts, set design, costume construction and, most importantly,
fun! Each Friday, with the exception of Pop Star Power, culminates with a
showing open to parents and siblings. Our summer mini sessions run Monday -
Friday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. The cost is $200 per week. A non-refundable
deposit of $75 is due at the time of registration. We offer a $25 discount
(maximum per house-hold) to siblings or students attending multiple
sessions. Choose From:
July 9 - 13
Simply Seussical
Ages 4-11
"Oh, the places you’ll go" in this fun and fanciful summer
enrichment session for students ages 4
–11. Come and
explore the wild imagination of Dr. Seuss through dance, crafts and
performance.
July 16 -
20
Angelina
Ballerina
Ages 4-11
Calling
all ballerinas! This summer session is perfect for you. Join Angelina in the
fun of making your own tutu and tiara . . .
and
dancing to the beautiful music of Swan Lake.
July 23 - 27
Pop Star Power
Ages 7-12
Want to be a star in a dance video? This
session will focus on learning video dance choreography, having your
"headshots" taken and preparing for your big debut on video! Students will
dance to the music of our favorite pop stars like Justin Bieber, Selena
Gomez and Miley Cyrus. . . just to name a few.
July 30 -
August 3
Dancing
Disney
Ages 4-11
Who is
your favorite Disney Character? We welcome them to our summer session
devoted to all things Disney. Search for Snow White’s royal jewels, dance
the night away at the ball before the clock strikes midnight and create your
own mirror to find out who is the fairest of them all.
Summer Teen and Adult Class offerings
available
Master Class with Sarah-Katarina Skooj Core-o
J, Adult Hip Hop, Ballet, Intermediate Advanced Ballet, Pointe,
April 30, 2012 - The JV ARHS Baseball team beat North Middlesex 14 - 0 last
week.
April 30, 2012 - Freshman Girls LAX v Hudson, won 16-0 late last
week.
April 30, 2012 - Girls Track District Relays, came in 3rd at the
Saturday meet at ARHS.
Play Ball
April 29, 2012 - First pitch for the opening season is represented by the
Girls' Softball to a baseball player.
Found a baby doll at Mooney Field Sunday during opening day.
If your child has lost their beloved doll, send an email to
editor@southboroughnews.com or call 508-328-3966
and I can get you in touch with the person who has found it. Please
give a description of the lost doll so that it gets back to its rightful
owner.
Opening Day
April 29, 2012 - It was a great day for Baseball today as Mooney field
was filled with players. More photos to come.
Cleaning Up I
April 29, 2012
- Roads in Southborough are much cleaner today because of citizens that
volunteered their time to the Annual Southborough Earth Day event sponsored
by the Southborough Rotary, Southborough DPW, Domino's Pizza of
Southborough, Southborough Open Land Foundation, Mauro's Market, Hammond
Residential Real Estate, NSTAR, Southborough Green Technology and Recycling
Committee, Theracopia Massage Therapy and Wellness Center, Polar Beverages
and Red Barn Coffee Roasters.
Cleaning Part II
April 29, 2012 - A car wash was held Saturday to help raise
funds for an Eagle Scout project conducted by Jon Willis at Templeman
Woods. Templeman Woods is a property owned by the Southborough Open Land
Foundation, and abuts the town owned Watkins Property. The project will
involve the construction of footbridges to make the area more accessible to
the public.
Cleaning Up Part III
April 29, 2012 - St. Anne's held an electronics recycle day this past
Saturday.
Southborough Library Trustees invite you to the
Library on Wednesday, May 2,
from 7 – 8:30 p.m., to meet the
candidates running in the town election to be
held this year on May 14. There are two
contested races: incumbent William J. Boland is
being challenged by Leo F. Bartolini for a
three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. And
Andrew S. Mills and Sam R. Stivers are vying for
a one-year term on the Planning Board. All four
of these candidates will be on hand to answer
questions from the audience.
Click here to see all the other candidates
who are running unopposed. All of the candidates
have been invited to give brief statements if
they wish.
Please, come join us and get informed! Light
refreshments will be served.
April 28, 2012 -While incumbent Selectman candidate Bill Boland
worked the transfer station for votes for the election to be held May 14,
his opponent, Lee Bartolini, greeted customers at the Red Barn Coffee's
newest location on Route 9 East near the Framingham line.
Cover Crew
April 28, 2012
- Southborough sent an engine and crew to Hopkinton Fire for coverage this
afternoon. Two simutanious calls came in. One for a large brush
fire on Winter Street by Lake Whitehall and a building fire for Cornell's on
Hayden Rowe. Southborough News sister website
www.hopnews.com covered both fires.
Water Road
April 28, 2012 - A rock banking that looks like it was either
an old road or a channel that had been cut in the making of the reservoir
has now shown up off Middle Road and who would have thought that there were
this many rocks under the water?
More Cleanup
April 28, 2012 - The vacant lot downtown is going through a little spruce
up. The grass has been cut and the fence is being taken down.
Getting Ready fro Opening Day - Little Leaguers
participaated in the Pitch, Hit and Run Series. Winners to be
announced tomorrow at Opening Day.
Local Youth wins Gaming Award
Seventeen year old Algonquin Regional High School student and
Southborough resident Jason El – Massih recently won the Best Game Prototype
at the MassDigI Game Challenge in Cambridge last weekend. Jason only
started programming last year . The game, “Recruits” is based on a Viet Nam
war third shooter game. It is a collaboration between Jason and two
others. For a more in depth story of Jason’s success click the
Metrowest Daily News.
Friends:
As you know, Lee Bartolini is running for
Southborough Selectman. Lee is having an open house and “meet
and greet” at the new Red Barn Coffee Shop, Route 9
East, (just before the Staples
ramp) in Southborough, from 9-11 a.m., this Saturday,
April 28th. Please join
him for a great cup of coffee (the coffee is on him) and share
your ideas and concerns regarding the upcoming Southborough Town
Election for Selectman. Lee looks forward to seeing on
Saturday! (as
do I)!!
Barbara
NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE
April 28, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28,
2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those
who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated
unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.
Americans that participated in the DEA’s third National Prescription Drug
Take-Back Day on October 29, 2011, turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5
tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the
5,327 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S.
territories. When the results of the three prior Take-Back Days are
combined, the DEA, and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and
community partners have removed 995,185 pounds (498.5 tons) of medication
from circulation in the past 13 months.
“The amount of prescription drugs turned in by the American public during
the past three Take-Back Day events speaks volumes about the need to develop
a convenient way to rid homes of unwanted or expired prescription drugs,”
said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “DEA remains hard at work to
establish just such a drug disposal process, and will continue to offer
take-back opportunities until the proper regulations are in place.”
“With the continued support and hard work of our more than 3,945 state,
local, and tribal law enforcement and community partners, these three events
have dramatically reduced the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse,
and increased awareness of this critical public health issue,” said Leonhart.
Find a collection site near you. Check back frequently as collection sites
are continuously being added.
TREASURER STEVEN GROSSMAN’S
STATEMENT DEPLORING RACIST COMMENTS FOLLOWING BRUINS LOSS
Treasurer Steven Grossman
issued the following statement today in response to a series of racially
motivated comments on social media following the Boston Bruins loss on
Wednesday to the Washington Capitals:
“I hope that each of my fellow
citizens will use this reprehensible series of actions as an opportunity to
teach and educate their children, family members, co-workers, and neighbors
that racism, bigotry, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and ethnic stereotyping
have no place whatsoever in our society. Each of us has a moral obligation
to stand up and speak out against this kind of indefensible behavior.”
Fri.
04/20/12: 0204 hrs- A motorist from Worcester, MA. was
issued a Criminal Application for Marked Lanes Violations and Operating a
Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License. 0307 hrs- An officer checked on two, suspicious
motor vehicles par...ked
at the Woodward School. Vehicles were secured and checked out o.k. 1121 hrs- A Constitution Drive resident
reported a possible phone scam. The resident stated that the caller was
requesting that the resident update their credit card information with them.
No information was given, and the responding officer has filed a report on
the incident. 1205 hrs- Officers assisted a Ted Lane
resident with a question about a possible violation of a Restraining Order. 1254 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Lynbrook Road residence. 1336 hrs- A small white dog was found by a
Vale Terrace resident. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 1445 hrs- Officers investigated a two car,
motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the
scene of the accident. 1520 hrs- A large white dog was found by a
Ted Lane resident. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 1655 hrs- Officers investigated a two car,
motor vehicle accident on Woodland Road near Turnpike Road. Injuries were
reported at the scene of the accident. 1700 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Woodland Road residence. 1729 hrs- A Restraining Order was served to a
Woodland Road resident. 1759 hrs- An officer responded back to a Ted
Lane to investigate a possible violation of a Restraining Order. The
violation was unfounded. 2054 hrs- A motorist from Hanover, MA. was
issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked
Registration, and for having no Inspection Sticker on the vehicle. 2254 hrs- Officers responded to the Red Roof
Inn for an investigation of possible threats made against one of the
occupants. 2308 hrs- Marlborough Police notified
Southborough Police that a possible OUI operator was heading into town.
Officers checked the area, but there was no sign of the vehicle. 2319 hrs- Officers responded with the Fire
Department to investigate a report of a campfire in the woods off of Acre
Bridge Road. The campfire was located, extinguished, and six individuals
were advised to leave the area. 2323 hrs- ARRESTED: Fabio DaSilva of
Georgetown Drive, Framingham, MA. Mr. DaSilva was charged with OUI- Alcohol
(2nd Offense), Operating a Motor Vehicle While Being Unlicensed, and Marked
Lanes Violation.
Sat. 04/21/12: 0109 hrs- Officers investigated a suspicious
motor vehicle in the parking lot of a Turnpike Road business. The operator’s
vehicle was broken down and needed to be serviced. 0123 hrs- Officers responded to a two car, motor
veh...icle
accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the
accident. An investigation at the accident scene determined that one of the
operators was intoxicated….. 0123 hrs- ARRESTED: Timothy Costello of
Windsor Ridge Drive in Westborough, MA. Mr. Costello was charged with OUI-
Alcohol, Operating to Endanger, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with an
Expired License. 1511 hrs- A lost wallet was reported at the
police station. 1735 hrs- Officers responded to Parkerville
Road for a barking dog complaint. 1852 hrs- ARRESTED: Leandro DeSouza of Cherry
Street, Hudson, MA. Mr. DeSouza was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle
with a Suspended License, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked
Registration, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 1909 hrs- Officers responded to Parkerville
Road to assist with a neighbor dispute. The responding officers temporarily
resolved the dispute. 2020 hrs- Officers investigated a possible
trespass violation on Meadow Lane. 2048 hrs- Officers escorted a male party out
of the area, after it was found that he was camping out in the area. 2113 hrs- ARRESTED: Rachael Hutchinson of
Ruthven Avenue, Worcester, MA. Ms. Hutchinson was charged with Operating a
Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and having no Inspection Sticker.
There was also an arrest warrant out of Uxbridge District Court for her
arrest. 2225 hrs- An Oak Hill Road resident requested
information on possibly filing a Harassment Prevention Order.
Sun. 04/22/12: 0032 hrs- Officers investigated a suspicious male
party in the parking lot of a Turnpike Road business. The individual checked
out o.k. 0134 hrs- Framingham Police reported an erratic
operator heading into Southborough on Tu...rnpike
Road. Officers checked the area, but there was no sign of the vehicle. 0702 hrs- A Bryden Road resident reported
finding a den of baby foxes under their shed. Animal Control was notified,
and the resident was advised of their options. 1045 hrs- A Lynbrook Road resident reported a
coyote in their backyard. The Animal Control officer was notified of the
sighting. 1658 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at a Carriage Hill Lane residence. 1710 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar
alarm at the Trottier Middle School. 1750 hrs- Officers conducted a requested
well-being check on a Turnpike Road resident. 1814 hrs- Officers responded to the Turnpike
Road area for a report of a vehicle heading eastbound in the westbound lane
of Route 9. The vehicle had left the area prior to the responding officer’s
arrival.
A Few Items on the Weekend Agenda Around Town
Giant Yard Sale to benefit MS and
the Jimmy Fund
Cindy Barnes of 10 Banfill Lane
will once again host this
wonderful yard sale.
She has been faithfully collecting
items and receiving
donations of items for the sale.
The yardsale will be held this
Saturday April 28, 2012
from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Car Wash
A car wash will be held this Saturday, April 28th, at the
Transfer Station from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. to fund a Boy Scout Eagle
Project. The rate is $5 and $10 depending on the vehicle size and all
proceeds will be used to help Jon Willis with his project at Templeman
Woods. Templeman Woods is a property owned by the Southborough Open Land
Foundation, and abuts the town owned Watkins Property. The project will
involve the construction of footbridges to make the area more accessible to
the public.
This weekend we are competing in the Metrowest Madness...
Saturday
12:00pm Court 3 vs. Boston Warriors
3:00pm Court 3 vs. Mass Elite
Sunday
11:00am Court 8 vs. MPC Gold
Court 1-4 Brandeis University
415 South St Waltham, MA
Court 8 Sudbury Fieldhouse
31 Union Ave Sudbury, MA
The goal of the Bay State Flash is to develop young talent
and help them reach their true playing potential by providing players with a
positive, fun and competitive experience. Bay State Flash offers teams for
boys at the 11U- 17U levels. Several talented local Southborough boys
are on these teams. For more information click
http://baystateflash.com/
April 26, 2012 - Rivers Varsity baseball took a win over
Buckingham Browne and Nichols 3 to 2. Rivers is now 8 and 1 in the win
column. Southborough sophomore Connor Rooney had a lot to do with the win
pitching a complete game and giving up just one unearned run. This was the
first time in almost three decades that Rivers has won against Buckingham
Browne and Nichols. Contributed photo.
2012 Northborough/Southborough MA Relay For Life
Event Date:
April 27, 2012 @ 6pm
Event Time:
Event Location:
Algonquin Regional High School
Opening Ceremony:
6:00pm
Survivor Lap:
6:15 pm
Fight Back:
add time HERE
Luminaria Ceremony:
9:00 pm
Closing Ceremony:
6:00 am
As of Thursday April 26, 2012 there are 449 participants,
42 Teams, $35,165 raised. Can still register at the event and
donations will be accepted via the website until August 31. Lots of
great people from Southborough/Northborough will be walking. Support
the teams!
Giant Yard Sale to benefit MS and
the Jimmy Fund
Cindy Barnes of 10 Banfill Lane
will once again host this
wonderful yard sale.
She has been faithfully collecting
items and receiving
donations of items for the sale.
The yardsale will be held this
Saturday April 28, 2012
from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Car Wash
A car wash will be held this Saturday, April 28th, at the
Transfer Station from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. to fund a Boy Scout Eagle
Project. The rate is $5 and $10 depending on the vehicle size and all
proceeds will be used to help Jon Willis with his project at Templeman
Woods. Templeman Woods is a property owned by the Southborough Open Land
Foundation, and abuts the town owned Watkins Property. The project will
involve the construction of footbridges to make the area more accessible to
the public.
Marianne Y. McCarthy, 57,
of Shrewsbury, and formerly of Southborough died Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
at Mass General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and under
the direction of Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough,
www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.
David L. McCarthy,
74, of Centerville, MA and Sebastian, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 17,
2012 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, FL after a brief illness.
Dave was born in 1938 in Framingham, MA to Thomas and Ann McCarthy. He grew
up in Southboro, MA. He attended Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the
University of Massachusetts, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Turf
Maintenance. Dave came to the Cape in 1963 to work as a greenskeeper at
Hyannisport Golf Club. He then helped established Holly Ridge Golf Club in
Sandwich. After leaving the golfing industry, Dave continued his love of
agriculture by becoming a cranberry grower. He could be found most days at
his bog, Old Colony Bog in Yarmouth working with Craig Williams. He worked
in this industry for over 35 years until his retirement. He was an active
member of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association and also served on the
board of the Cranberry Institute from 1996 - 2005. Dave served as a Water
Commissioner for the Centerville-Osterville- Marstons Mills water district.
Dave was an avid golfer and enjoyed many days on the links with his golfing
buddies. In addition he enjoyed traveling around the world, making friends
where ever he went. Dave was predeceased by his wife Carol McCarthy and his
brother Thomas Francis McCarthy as well as his parents. Dave is survived by
two daughters, Claire Boland and her husband Mark from Cary, NC and Maureen
Junkin and her husband Jim from Centerville, MA, One stepdaughter, Christy
Short and her husband Mike from Los Osos, CA and two stepsons, Jay Coombs
from Taunton, MA and Patrick Coombs from Osterville, MA. He was a much loved
Grandpa to Emily and Lindsay Boland and Cameron, Lucas and Mackenzie Junkin
as well as a step-grandfather to April and Heather Short and Joe Coombs. He
is also survived by his loving companion Helen M Walsh of Hyannis, MA. Also
surviving him is his sister-in-law Myrna McCarthy of Marlboro MA, three
nephews and several cousins. Visitation will be at the John- Lawrence
Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Marstons Mills on Wednesday
April 25 from 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April
26 in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Wianno Avenue, Osterville at 10a.m.
Burial will be private. Memorials in his name may be made to The Chromosome
18 Registry And Research Society, 7155 Oakridge Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
or online at
www.chromosome18.org. For on line
guest book, please visit
www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com
The
Southborough Community Preservation Committee is holding an open forum,
Thursday,
May
10th, 7 pm
in Cordaville Hall to review the Community Preservation Act
and the process for
application for CPA
funds. Deadline for new applications is June 15, 2012.
The Bat Cave
April 26, 2012 - Another shot from the vacation of a Southborough News
reader. This is the batcave at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
April 26, 2012 - ARHS varsity girls defeated North Middlesex 18-5
today....next up is arch-rival Westborough Tue May 1.
MASSWILDLIFE ADVISORY-APRIL
IMPORTANT TURKEY CHECKING INFORMATION
DFW
TO HOST PUBLIC SITE WALK ON TORNADO DAMAGE MAY 3
SAVE
JUNE 1-3 FOR OUTDOORSWOMEN
IMPORTANT TURKEY CHECKING INFORMATION
This spring, successful turkey hunters must check their
turkeys in at an official check station for the spring turkey hunting
season. Because the
MassFishHunt
online game harvest reporting system is still under construction, there will
be no opportunity to report spring turkey harvest on line. All turkey
hunters are encouraged to check the turkey check station list at
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/hunting/turkey/turkey_check_stations.htm
There may be new check stations, traditional check station
hours may have changed, or a check station may no longer be in operation.
For instance, the very popular Charlemont Inn check station
in western Massachusetts is no longer in operation. To address the loss of
this check station, MassWildlife personnel will operate a temporary turkey
check station located at the Park and Ride lot on Route 2, near the
Buckland/Charlemont town line. This temporary check station will be open
for the first week (Monday–Saturday)of the spring wild turkey season only,
from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Any questions regarding this temporary check
station can be directed to MassWildlife’s Western District Office in Dalton
at (413) 684-1646.
DFW
TO HOST PUBLIC SITE WALK ON TORNADO DAMAGE MAY 3
The
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) regularly holds public site walks
to view recent or planned habitat management work, and invites the public to
join DFW staff and other natural resource professionals to see and learn
about tornado impacts on wildlife habitat at the McKinstry Brook Wildlife
Management Area (WMA) (www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/wma/centralwma/mckinstrybrookwma.pdf
) in Southbridge and Sturbridge on Thursday afternoon, May 3, from 5:00 -
7:30 P.M.
Despite
the damage caused by the 2011 tornado and the on-going cost of clearing
debris, this dramatic wind event provides a unique opportunity to observe
and learn about the historical role of natural disturbances in shaping a
diversity of wildlife habitats across the Massachusetts landscape. The human
cost of the tornado was high from both emotional and economic perspectives,
yet from a wildlife perspective this natural disturbance event created
unique habitats. DFW has invited local experts from the natural resource
profession to discuss natural disturbance and wildlife habitat, and to be
available to answer questions from the public. DFW staff will also talk
about on-going efforts to work with neighbors and local fire officials to
mitigate potential fire hazard to houses adjacent to the WMA.
This event will take place rain (except for lightning) or
shine--dress for the weather. Consider bringing insect repellant,
binoculars, camera, sunscreen, leather or cotton gloves, and wearing sturdy
boots. Plan on a 15-minute walk on a moderate slope into the impact area.
Directions are below. Due to limited parking, participants
are strongly encouraged to carpool. All participants will meet at a
designated parking area on Pleasant Street in Southbridge and be taken by
van to the trailhead for the site walk. In the event of a severe weather
forecast on the day of the event,
site walk cancellation information will be recorded at (508)
389-6324.
Directions to McKinstry Brook WMA in Southbridge
(at
locations marked by an asterisk (*) below, look for “DFW Event” signs):
From the
Massachusetts Turnpike, take Exit 9 for I-84 and
Sturbridge.
Take the
second exit (Exit 3A) off of I-84 onto Route 20 East towards Charlton.
Follow
Route 20 East to the intersection with Rt. 169.
Turn right
on to Route 169 (towards Southbridge).
Travel 1.4
miles, then turn right on Berry Corner Road/McIntyre Road for 1.8 miles*.
Continue
on to North Ayers Road/Barefoot Road* (no sign for change in road name) for
0.5 miles.
Continue
straight onto Pleasant Street* (there is no sign for Pleasant Street, and
Barefoot Road turns left here, but do not turn left on Barefoot Road,
instead continue straight onto Pleasant Street.)
Continue
on Pleasant Street for less than a mile to DFW parking area on the right.
Overflow parking will be available at the Southbridge Municipal Airport,
which is 0.25 miles further down Pleasant Street on the left. Look for signs
to designated parking areas at the airport.
SAVE
JUNE 1-3 FOR OUTDOORSWOMEN
Women
with an interest in learning a variety of outdoor skills may want to save
the dates of June 1-3, 2012 and register for the Becoming An Outdoorswoman
(BOW) workshop to be held at the Chimney Corners YMCA Camp in Becket. This
weekend experience is designed for adult women,
who choose from variety of workshop offerings geared towards the beginner.
Over 20 activities will be offered including fishing, shooting sports,
paddling sports, map & compass reading, tracking and animal signs, archery,
nature photography, outdoor cooking, and identifying edible plants will be
offered. The BOW weekend makes a terrific gift for Mother’s Day or
birthday, a fun womens weekend get-away or a special family bonding
experience. Scholarships are available. Registration materials will
be posted in the next week at:
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/bow/bow_calendar.htm
To receive the complete registration packet by email (when final), join the
BOW email list by sending an email to:
join-BOW-Massachusetts@listserv.state.ma.us.
Southborough Gardeners Annual
Plant Sale
The
Southborough Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12th
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community House which is located at the
intersection of routes 30 and 85.
Chairwomen Jayne Grieco and Penny Healy suggest that shoppers
come early for the best selection of plants shared by the Gardeners from
their own gardens as well as local nursery stock. All members are asked to
donate eight plants to this sale, and some members provide more than 100!
The Gardeners’ contributions of unique and rare plants for this event, year
after year, demonstrate a true desire to share their knowledge of gardening
with the community. Each year, the Perennial Plant Association’s Plant
of the Year is featured at the sale as well.
The Plant Sale will include a wide selection of annuals,
perennials and hanging baskets, which are all suitable for spring planting
and Mother’s Day gifts.
Proceeds from the public sale will support town
beautification and Southborough Gardeners’ Scholarship Fund. A $2000.00
scholarship is given annually to a Southborough resident pursuing
environmental studies or a horticultural field. Applications are available
at the library and are due by April 27th.
Southborough Garden Club Scholarship
The Southborough Garden Club has established a scholarship
to be awarded to a student who has been accepted to a school of higher
education or is presently attending college in one of the following fields –
arts and sciences, as related to horticulture, floral design, environmental
studies, ecology, conservation, agriculture, botany or landscape
architectural design.
To be eligible, the candidate must be a two year resident
of Southborough and must demonstrate scholastic achievement and good
citizenship. Please be aware this is extended to special needs students.
The amount of the award is $2000.
Applications can be found at the Southborough Library and
submitted to Carol Van Berkel, 27 Carriage Hill Circle, Southborough, MA
01772 by Saturday, April 28th, 2012.
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