June 20, 2009 - These chickens really didn't want their photos taken.
Another Side of Fay School
June 20, 2009 - A more finished look to some of the buildings and
construction going on at Fay during a multi-million dollar renovation.
Robert E. Reilly
Robert E. Reilly,
71, of Keene, NH died on June 17, 2009, following a brave and gritty
battle with heart disease.
Bob was born in Warren, RI on October 24, 1937. He was the son of
the late Lames J. Reilly and Mary King Reilly.
Mr. Reilly graduated from East Providence High School, class of
1954. He attended Providence College, class of 1959 and the
University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Bob received an MBA in
1961. He also completed his doctorate (ABD) in business and
insurance.
He would marry to Barbara Binet on December 27, 1986 in
Southborough, MA at the Pilgrim Church. They were married for 22
years. Together they enjoyed homes in Northboro, Boylston and
Quincy, MA before retiring to Keene, NH.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; his daughters, Deirdre Prescott
of Cohasset, MA., Tracy Perrin of Chesterfield, NH., Amy McLaughlin
of Worcester, MA., Megan Orleman of Norwell, MA., Maura Reilly of
NY, NY, Caitlin Reilly of Braintree, MA; a son, Robert J. Reilly of
Hingham, MA; his sisters, Clare LaVallee, Patricia Rock, Kathleen
Connors, Mary Cahill, Angela Carson, Maureen Reilly; his brothers,
the late Charles Reilly, James Reilly, Francis Reilly; and his
thirteen grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday at the St. James Episcopal Ch. in
Keene at 11am. A celebration of life service is also being held at
St. Johns Episcopal Ch. in Hingham, MA on Monday at 11 a.m. The
family has requested that donations be made in memory of Robert E.
Reilly to the Reilly Family Scholarship Fund at Providence College,
1 Cunningham Sqr., Providence, RI. 02918. All services are under the
direction of Cheshire Family Funeral Home.
If you were
looking for the Southborough News update last night, we had a software
glitch with the website that prevented publication of the website Friday
night.
17:59 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 495 NORTH SOUTH OF 23C
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School Notes
WESTON, MA—
Southborough residents Michael and Meghan McAneny, an 11th and 10th grader
at The Rivers School in Weston, were named to the high honor roll in
recognition of their excellent academic performance during the 2008-2009
school year.
About The Rivers School Founded in 1915, The Rivers School is an independent, coeducational,
college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12. The
Rivers community is dedicated to its mission of “excellence with
humanity”—rigorous, challenging programs in a caring community in which each
student is known, understood, and valued. With 440 students from 75
Massachusetts towns, the school offers an intimate and dynamic classroom
environment with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of
12 students. Rivers is a member of the Independent School League (I.S.L.).
It offers 34 honors and Advanced Placement courses, a comprehensive arts
program, and is home to one of the premier music schools in the Boston
area—the Rivers School Conservatory. For more information, please visit
www.rivers.org
Margaret
Neary School 5th Graders Visit State House
June 20, 2009 -Boston-
Last week on Monday, June 8th, the 5th
Grade Class from the Margaret Neary School in Southborough visited the
State House. During their visit the students had an opportunity to tour
the historic building and meet with both of Southborough’s State
Representatives, Representative Carolyn Dykema and Representative
Danielle Gregorie.
Sports and
Recreation
Off to the Finals
June 20 - 2009 -
Contributed picture of
Southborough Major Girls Softball Team who are advancing to the Finals on
Monday night at the Hudson High School! This is the recreation league which
plays teams form Northboro, Southboro, Westboro and Hudson.
Dinner
June 20, 2009 - A molting Cardinal takes a bite of dinner at the home of
Southborough resident Cameron Martin. The Cardinal has lost his crest but it
will grow back. Looks kind of funny without it.
Congratulations to
Thomas
Polutchko Southborough, MA who came in first in the MLB 9 - 10 year olds
Pitch, Hit and Run competition held at Fenway Park on June 6.
Rain Drops
June 18, 2009 - More than just raindrops, we've had downpours quite a bit
lately.
Police Urge Caution
Southborough Police are urging residents
to keep their Windows locked as there have been several torn screens and
breaking attempts around town. Residents have received notices via the
town's reverse 911 system. If you have any information concerning the
ripped screens or break in attempts police request that you call Officer
Meredith Lobur @ 508-485-2147
CONFUSED
ABOUT MEDICARE???
WORRIED ABOUT THE COST OF YOUR
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS?
UNHAPPY WITH YOUR Medicare DRUG PLAN?
Struggling to Stay in Your Home?
Meet with a State-Certified
Medicare/Public Benefits Counselor
Sessions are Free & Confidential
Call the Southborough Senior Center
and ask for a SHINE Appointment
508-229-4453
Serving the Health Information Needs
of Elders Program
Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs
Budget Forum - You're Invited
Dear Friend,
I'd like to invite you to a
Community Budget Forum I will be hosting
next Tuesday, June 23rd at the Lincoln-Sudbury High
School in Sudbury
with Noah Berger from the Massachusetts Budget and
Policy Center. I am pleased to also be joined by State
Senator Susan Fargo and State Representative Tom Conroy
at the forum.
Over the past few months, the State Legislature has been
working to create our state’s FY10 budget. This annual
routine of drafting, revising and eventually passing a
budget - never an easy process - has become even more
complicated this year, due to rapidly changing revenue
predictions and the economic crisis we currently face.
Read an op-ed I wrote about the budget process recently.
This Community Forum will be
an opportunity to learn more about the state budget
process, the proposed tax increases, and the economic
challenges facing us. It's also your chance to ask
questions and make your thoughts heard. If you are able
to attend, please RSVP at Margaret.Ayers@state.ma.us, or
by calling 508-786-3040.
Understanding our
State's Budget: A Community Forum with Jamie Eldridge
With Special Guests Noah
Berger (Mass Budget and Policy Center), Senator Susan
Fargo, and Representative Tom Conroy
Tuesday, June 23rd
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Sudbury High School
Lecture Hall
390 Lincoln Road
Sudbury, MA
Please march with me on July
4th at one of the many Independence Day paradesin our district. I'll be in Harvard at 10:30am,
Littleton at 11:30 and Ayer at 1pm.
If interested, please
contact my District Director, Peggy Ayres, at
508-786-3040 or Margaret.Ayers@state.ma.su for more
information and to sign up.
Sincerely,
Jamie Eldridge
Robin Egg Blue
June 18, 2009 - Did it make it or not, that is the question as this Robin
egg is cracked on the ground below an empty nest.
The
Department of Conservation and Recreation invites
interested sportsmen and women, foresters, land trust and watershed
association members and other conservationists to participate in their
Forest Futures Visioning Process at a two-part public forum in Leominster on
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 4 – 8 p.m. The first part of the forum will
be a Walk-in-the-Woods at Leominster State Forest off Rte 31 in
Leominster, the second part of the form will be held at the Doyle
Conservation Center on Abbot Avenue in Leominster.
4:00
p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Walk-in-the-Woods, Leominster State Forest
DCR Forester Chuck Pernaa will lead the group to several locations at
Leominster State
Forest to discuss and view examples of the forest conditions, management
practices, and recreational uses of some of our state lands. Meet at
the Crow Hill Day Use Area parking lot. From Route 2, on Rt. 31
southbound, travel .9 mile past the park headquarters on the left-hand
side. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. If possible,
please car pool.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Public Forum (Light Food and Refreshments Available)
Please join us for the first of our public forums to elicit your
feedback about public values, goals, and concerns about the management
of DCR forest lands, going forward. The program will begin with
approximately a half-hour of presentations that will provide an overview
of the Forest Futures Visioning Process, basic facts about forests, and
key issues. DCR will collect questions for the subject experts and
presenters and answer as many as time allows. Then, working in small
groups, there will be an hour of organized discussion. The groups will
report back to the group at large about what is important about Massachusetts
forestlands, from their perspective.
A
second similar forum is tentatively scheduled for July 14 at a location
to be determined in the Berkshires.
If
you would like to join DCR for the Public Forum on June 23, please RSVP
to MODR@umb.edu
PATRICK
AND MENINO ANNOUNCE PLAN TO OPEN TALL SHIPS TO THE PUBLIC
Convention
Center Authority, Massport help ensure public safety funds
available to allow access to scaled-back event
BOSTON,
Wednesday, June 17, 2009– Governor Deval Patrick and
Boston Mayor Tom Menino today announced a plan that will
allow for public access to the Tall Ships visiting
Boston in July free of charge. Due to financial
challenges faced by the organizers of the Tall Ships
visit, Sail Boston, Inc., as well as constraints on
state and city budgets, the event has been scaled-back
compared to prior years. However, the lack of funds for
essential public safety services during even this
downsized event had put in jeopardy public viewings of
the ships.
“I am very pleased that local families and visiting
tourists will be able to take part in this wonderful
occasion free of charge,” said Governor Patrick. “I’m
thankful for the hard work and cooperation of Mayor
Menino, state and city public safety and tourism
officials, and particularly the efforts of the
Convention Center Authority and Massport that will allow
for this important civic event to go forward.”
"Government works best when all parties work
together. I am grateful to Governor Patrick and all of
our partners for working collaboratively to boost
business in Boston without having to sacrifice precious
city resources,” said Mayor Menino. “Hosting a public
event that is both free and open to all will be a
welcome attraction this year as many of our residents
and families are cutting back on vacation travel.”
The plan brokered by the Governor and the Mayor includes
a $1 million contribution by the Massachusetts
Convention Center Authority (MCCA) to fund essential
public safety services and the agreement by the
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to bear the
costs of the ships docking at Massport’s piers. The
City of Boston will directly receive $750,000 of these
MCCA funds for their public safety expenses. The
remainder of the MCCA funds will go towards the
additional expenditures the state will need to spend to
allow public access to the ships. In addition, Sail
Boston, Inc. has agreed to put forward $250,000 of its
funds towards additional State Police costs.
“I am proud that the MCCA can play a role in welcoming
Sail Boston and securing this landmark event for its
many local, national and international visitors,” said
James E. Rooney, executive director of the Massachusetts
Convention Center Authority. “Our mission at the MCCA is
to generate significant economic impact to the region,
and this event and the energy and vitality it brings to
the South Boston Waterfront, is consistent with that
mission.”
"Massport is pleased that money is available to defray
the costs of a public event which residents and tourists
will be able to join," said Massport CEO & Executive
Director Thomas J. Kinton, Jr.
“This is a great event for Boston and for Massachusetts,
and we thank the Governor, Mayor, and the Convention
Center Authority. The tall ships visiting Boston is an
important international event, and locally greatly
anticipated, and Sail Boston looks forward to making
this event memorable both for the visiting crew and for
the visiting public,” said Scott Ferson representing
Sail Boston.
Public viewing and access to the Tall Ships will occur
from Thursday July 9 to Sunday July 12, with the 49
participating ships coming in over several days in
advance. The Boston event will include all of the Tall
Ships that are participating in the Tall Ships Atlantic
Challenge plus a number of other Tall Ships representing
at least 20 countries. After the Boston visit, the
ships will sail on their next leg in Halifax, and then
from Halifax to Belfast.
The
public will be able to view ships at a number of piers,
including Battery Wharf, Long Wharf, Rowes Wharf,
Moakley Courthouse, Charlestown Navy Yard, World Trade
Center and Fish Pier. The public will be able to
actually board some of the largest and most popular Tall
Ships only at the Charlestown Navy Yard, Fish Pier, and
the World Trade Center. These ships will be
accessible from 5-10 PM on July 9-10 (Thursday and
Friday), and 12 PM to 10 PM on July 11-12
(Saturday-Sunday).
As
previously announced, financial constraints on the part
of the organizers will not allow for a Parade of Sail
(ships entering the harbor at the same time) or two
previous planned fireworks displays.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)
This
program focuses on the learning of outdoor skills - skills
traditionally passed from father to son - but valuable to anyone
wishing to enjoy outdoor pursuits.
A sampling of workshop offerings may include basic fishing,
beginning shotgun, kayaking, map & compass, reading the woods,
archery, pond and stream adventures, nature photography, martial
arts, outdoor and game cooking, edible plants and much more.
Designed primarily for women, it is an opportunity for anyone
18 years of age or older who may have never tried these
activities, but wants an opportunity to learn. Co-sponsored by
local conservation/sporting groups.
Join the BOW e-Mail List -- Sign up for the Becoming
an Outdoorswoman e-mail list and get registration materials sent
to you when they are ready! All you need to do is send an email
to
join-BOW-Massachusetts@listserv.state.ma.us. (No subject or
message is needed.)
A Work in Progress
June 17, 2009
- Construction continues on the new primary school for Fay School that
incorporates the Goodnow house on the grounds of Fay School. The
primary school is anticipated to open in the fall of 2010.
In Motion
June 17, 2009 - An employee of J and J sons, the current contractor for
Southborough's fields and grounds mows Choate field.
NIGHT-SHINING CLOUDS: On June 16th, a remarkably intense display of
electric-blue noctilucent clouds (NLCs) swept across Europe. Sightings were
made in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland and the
British Isles. These mysterious clouds are known to flourish during years of
solar minimum--and 2009 is such a year. This means more NLCs may be in the
offing, not only over Europe but also North America and elsewhere. Check
http://spaceweather.com for images,
movies, and observing tips.
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING SUNSPOTS: The sun is in the pits of the deepest
solar minimum in nearly a century. Where have all the sunspots gone?
Scientists studying a jet stream deep inside the sun may have found the
answer. Find the full story at
http://spaceweather.com.
Frank Ralph Locke,
Jr, 75, of Southborough died on Monday June 15, 2009 at his home.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Sparrow) Locke for over 22 years.
Ralph was a 1952 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a US Army
Veteran serving in Korea.
After his service in the military, as a self taught mechanic, he
owned and operated Route 9 Gulf in Fayville, for a while, and later
moved his business to the center of Southborough. He ran
Southborough Gulf for over 14 years before he join McCarthy Pools of
Southborough as a mechanic. Ralph retired after 22 years of service.
He was an avid sports fan and was one of the founders of
Southborough Men’s Softball League in the mid ’60; and he initiated
acquiring the lights for the field at Woodward School. Ralph planted
a terrific vegetable garden each year, which he shared with friends.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his mother Esther (Sheffer) Locke
of Franklin; his daughters, Kristine Simone & her husband Zachary of
Alton Bay, NH; Tracey Podue, CO; Ashley Locke of Southborough; his
stepchildren, J.Timothy Lane & his wife Nicole of Worcester;
Christopher Lane of Machias Port, ME; Alan Lane of Marlborough; Amy
Lane of Upton; Kelley Stark & her husband Robert of Worcester; a
sister, Marjorie Osgood of Franklin; 16 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
At Ralph’s request, funeral and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Metro West
Homecare & Hospice, 85 Lincoln St. Framingham, MA 01702
Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home, 40
Main St. Southborough (Morrisfuneralparlor.com)
Jonathan W. Watkins
Jonathan W. Watkins of
Hubbardston; 58 HUBBARDSTON Jonathan W. Watkins, 58, of Hubbardston, died
suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2009. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Diane
E. (King) Watkins; a son, Joshua D. Watkins of Hubbardston; two daughters,
Maegan A. Powers and her husband James of Worcester and Deirdre M. Watkins
of Hubbardston; a brother, Jeffrey C. Watkins of Northborough; his father,
Earle Q. Watkins of Southborough; and a large extended family. He was born
in Framingham, the son of the late Eleanor W. (Woodbury) Watkins. He grew up
in Southborough and lived in Worcester before moving to Hubbardston 16 years
ago. Jonathan was a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School in
Northborough and earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Arts from
Fitchburg State College. As a teenager, he spent many happy times camping
with his father in New Hampshire and Vermont. In the 1970's he was a member
of the Southborough Companies of Militia and Minute. For almost 30 years, he
worked as a store manager at Radio Shack with the last 16 years in
Leominster. He also taught Industrial Arts at North Brookfield High School
for four years. His interests were auto repair, carpentry, fishing and
traveling. He was especially fond of vacationing in Aruba. WATKINS Relatives
and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 17th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The
funeral service for Jonathan will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18th,
in the funeral home with burial following in Worcester County Memorial Park,
Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winchendon
EMT Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 125, Winchendon, MA 01475; or the Town of
Rindge Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 163, Rindge, NH 03461.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
Faye
L. Nykvist (Ogilvie)
NYKVIST, Faye L. (Ogilvie)
Of Thornton, NH and Southborough, MA, died on June 11, 2009 at age 61 at the
Metrowest Medical Center Framingham, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of
the late William E. Nykvist who passed away in January 2009. Loving daughter
of the late Raymond Ogilvie and Olive (Holbrook) Ogilvie. Raymond was a
Charter Member of the Weston Rotary Club and Olive was a member of the DAR.
Faye also leaves many loving cousins in MA, Maine and Colorado and many dear
friends. Born in the town of Waltham, MA she was a graduate of Weston High
School and Endicott College and worked in the fashion design field at
Priscilla of Boston and Grover Cronin, Waltham. She also worked at Midway
Auto in Natick for several years and did some promotional modeling as well.
Faye spent many years as a loving homemaker and she shared her passion for
traveling, camping, gardening, and sports with her husband, Bill. She also
loved to cook and created many of her own recipes. Faye and Bill enjoyed
spending time at their mountain retreat in Thornton, NH. From 1978-1979,
Faye was President of the Southboro Newcomers Club. Funeral services will be
private. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Patricia M. Nickerson
Mrs. Patricia M. Nickerson, of Lyndonville, passed away suddenly on
Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.Pat was born
in Albion, November 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Wayne and Marie
(Robinson) Sargent. A graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1951,
she married Robert Nickerson on February 2, 1952. She worked at FMC
as a secretary and became a hairdresser. She owned and operated a
shop at her Highland Avenue home for many years. When the couple
moved to Southborough, MA, she managed Hair Works, a salon in
Southborough. She also was employed by Angelo Leone, M.D. for many
years.Pat was the glue for her family. She kept things together and
was very organized. She saw only good in people and always smiled.
Many will remember her as the catalyst for family events and the
numerous social gatherings with her friends. The Nickerson's
wintered in Florida and spent many happy summers at their home on
Lake Ontario.Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert; four
children, Debbie Klein of Fort Collins, CO, Daniel (Julie) Nickerson
of Lewiston, Robin (Mark) Viklund of New Milford, CT, and Tim
(Brenda) Nickerson of Boylston, MA; 14 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl "Sonny" (Pat) Sargent and
William (Barb) Sargent, both of Albion; two sisters, Shirley
(Richard) Bielak and Margaret (Loren) Johnson, both of Medina; her
brother-in-law, Robert T. (Pat) Fox of Medina; many nieces, nephews
and friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth J. "Betty"
Fox on Dec. 5, 2002. Friends may call on Thursday 3-9 PM at the
Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 AM at Holy Trinity
Catholic Parish/St. Mary's Church by the Rev. David Griffin. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans County or
Knights/Kaderli Memorial Fund. Share condolences at
www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com
Skate Board Enthusiasts
June 16, 2009
- This group of skateboarders led by James Falconi (in middle with blue
shirt) presented their case for a skate board park in Southborough. They met
with town Selectmen in a packed hearing room. They boarders self
produced a video as to why Southborough needs a skate park.
Check out their video by clicking here.
June 16, 2009
- Members of the Rotary Club sat down this morning to discuss ways to become
more visible within the community and to get more people involved with the
Rotary club. For more information
click
here
Computer Class
June 16, 2009
- Seniors take a computer class at the Town House this morning. The
program is run through the Senior Center and is taught by a Verizon
representative.
Selectmen appoint Police Chief Search Committee
June 16,
2009 - Linda Hubley - Tonight, Selectmen appointed the committee of seven
for the police chief search committee. Making that list is Linda Shaffer,
John Rooney, Barbara Murphy, David Rueger, Susan Dargan, Paul Smith and
Desiree Aselbekian. Selectmen once again re-iterated that if Interim Police
Chief, Jane Moran, desires to put in her application for the Chief’s job
that she automatically goes into the finalist pool. The committee will also
have a few other rules such as the time commitment and attendance policy.
Selectmen also advised Town Administrator, Jean Kitchen, to locate a chief
from an area town equivalent to Southborough that the committee could ask
questions of or be advised about what qualities police chief’s need.
Selectmen
also approved the contract to Mountain View of Chicopee to do the
construction phase of the MBTA triangle across from Fitzgerald’s General
Store. This project has been voted and approved at town meeting with CPA
funding. Construction will start as soon as possible. Not all the money for
the entire project was funded. The plantings had been cut out earlier in the
process. That money will hopefully be raised by committee members in a
variety of ways.
About three
dozen young men and women came to the Selectmen’s meeting to present
preliminary plans for a skate park in town. The group with Southborough
Recreation assistance has researched skate parks, designs, expenditures and
locations. The primary spot they would like to see the skate park in would
be at Choate field by the Volleyball net. The skate boarders presented their
own video that they produced to show selectmen why they need a facility. All
funding for the skate park would be through private fundraising and grants.
Before Selectmen could make a decision on the park, more information and
research is needed.
New Paint Job
June 16, 2009 - The Southborough Senior Center is getting spruced up a
bit with a new roof and paint job on the dormers.
Paving between Exits 11 and 12 in Hopkinton
and Westborough
Lane Closures
A
pavement resurfacing project is under construction
between exits 11 and 12, from Mile 104.9 to 107.2 in
Hopkinton and Westborough on the eastbound and
westbound sides of the MassPike. Lane closures will
be required Monday through Thursday eastbound and
westbound between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
(price is only good for movies that are out for more
than 2 weeks)
Another night another power outage
Roughly 150 Southborough Residents on
the north side of town are without power tonight - June 15. Power is
expected to be restored just before midnight tonight.
Standing Guard
June 15, 2009 - A swallow stands guard at one of the boxes along the
Neary fields.
Rhododendron Visitor
June 15, 2009 - A Bumble Bee dives into a rhododendron on a rare sunny
day this week.
Enjoying the Book Sale at the Library
June 15, 2009 - There were books galore for everyone to check
out this weekend at the annual book sale sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
Local Businesses and Organizations Step Up to Keep Tradition
Going
Southborough
– In a year and economy that could have easily put an end to privately
funded events such as this, the Southborough Summer Nights Committee is
pleased to announce that its Summer Nights festival is alive and well for
2009, thanks to the generous support of local businesses and organizations.
“We were afraid that this was going to be the year that we just couldn’t
make it happen” said Robin Martin, co-chairman of the Summer Nights
Committee. “We knew that it would be difficult to ask local businesses for
support in this economy, and we didn’t want to pressure the supporters that
have been so good to us in the past. We thought we might have to give up the
fireworks display, at the least.”
In the end, most past
supporters were able to step up again and support Summer Nights, which is
the Town’s single largest annual community event. Bill Depietri of Capitol
Group Properties has co-sponsored the fireworks display since the event’s
inception. The Committee was elated when he told them he was on board again
this year for the same donation. This encouraging news gave them the hope
they needed to ensure that the show go on. It was at that point that the
local non-profit organization, Friends of Southborough Recreation stepped up
to fund the other half of the fireworks. “This is exactly the kind of thing
that we organized the Friends for.” said Melissa Shields and Jill Dratch,
board members. “Our goal is to bring this community together through fun
activities for families and children. We are delighted to be able to impact
this event in such an important way.”
Things were rolling. The
next bit of good news came from one of the town’s newest businesses,
Walgreen’s Pharmacy. Store Manager, Jim Mahoney
was so committed to being an important part of his new community that he
agreed to support the event even if it meant that he had to raise the funds
himself in his store. Walgreen’s will be funding the live music at Summer
Nights. Another new sponsor is Choice Car Wash of Boston Road who has agreed
to sponsor the Dunk Tank. As in years past, the Committee counts on and is
grateful to its annual sponsors including Southborough House of Pizza,
Tomasso Trattoria and Italian Market, The Fay School, Brendon Properties,
Middlesex Savings Bank and St. Mary’s Credit Union.
Summer Nights is now in its
sixth year and is funded through the local donations and volunteer support
of residents and businesses. The event includes inflatable's, pony rides, a
rock climbing wall, dunk tank and bubble romp for the kids. Live music by
the Infractions and the magnificent fireworks display will be enjoyed by
all. It is an evening of free family entertainment and fun. Due to the
popularity and success of the August date last year, this year’s event is
scheduled for Sunday, August 30th at 5:30pm at the Neary School. In the
event of bad weather, the rain date is Monday, August 31st.
For information about the
event or to become a sponsor, contact Robin Martin at 508-333-1221
SOUTHBOROUGH POLICE 10TH ANNUAL JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY
JULY 13th - JULY 17th
Applications available at:
-Southborough Police Department
-Algonquin Regional High School Office
-Trottier Middle School Office
OPEN TO AGES 12-16 YRS.
$40 FEE INCLUDES 2 SHIRTS, HAT, WATER BOTTLE, AND TRIP TO WATER COUNTRY
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OFFICER KEVIN LANDRY (508) 485-2121
Rep. Markey co-sponsors "Medicare for All" bill
On June 12, Rep. Edward
Markey became the seventh member of the Massachusetts Congressional
delegation to co-sponsor H.R. 676, the "Medicare for All" approach to
health care reform written by Rep. John Conyers.
Rep. Markey joins
Massachusetts Representatives Michael Capuano, William Delahunt, Barney
Frank, James McGovern, John Olver and John Tierney and 75 other members
of Congress as a co-sponsor of H.R. 676.
Rep. Markey has already
played an important role helping to write H.R. 676. When he was
initially approached about becoming a co-sponsor in 2006, he expressed
support for the goals of the legislation, but had strong reservations
about having a national health plan subjected to an annual
appropriations process. Because of his suggestions, H.R. 676 now
contains a Trust funding mechanism similar to Medicare's.
Dave Bjorkman, a
resident of Malden for more than 20 years, was one of 52 constituents
who signed a letter put together by Jobs with Justice's Health Care
Action Committee and MassCare on May 11 asking Rep. Markey to become a
co-sponsor of H.R. 676. "From my experience working at GE, we know we
can't solve the problems in health care through collective bargaining or
by just tinkering with incremental reforms," he said. Bjorkman is a
machinist at the General Electric Company in Lynn and member of IUE-CWA
Local 201.
"By taking more of the
cost of health benefits away from employers, Medicare for All would make
companies more competitive in the global economy. It would also allow
our union to focus on other priorities," added Bjorkman. For many years
Local 201 has been helping to spearhead health care reform efforts in
Massachusetts. "With Rep. Markey's support for Medicare for All,
everyone can see the momentum for comprehensive reform is growing in
Massachusetts and across the nation."
Bjorkman was also part
of a smaller group of 18 constituents who met with Rep. Markey's
District Director Mark Gallagher and Congressional Aide Patrick Lally on
May 20. On June 10, along with many other Seventh District
constituents, he leafleted the public urging Markey to support HR 676.
Jobs with Justice
and MassCare are planning more actions to convince the three remaining
Members of Congress from Massachusetts (Reps. Lynch, Neal and Tsongas)
to co-sponsor.
Whole
Foods Market Community Day
For
Sudbury Valley Trustees
Tuesday June 23, 2009
In recognition of
Sudbury Valley Trustees’ commitment to protecting the natural beauty of
the Concord, Assabet and Sudbury River Basin, Whole Foods Market in both
Wayland and Framingham are honoring SVT with a Community 5% day.
Customers can help support SVT for the entire day just by shopping. SVT
extends a sincere thank-you to Whole Foods Market for their community
participation and to every shopper for helping to assist the SVT mission
to conserve land and protect wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet,
and Sudbury river basin for the benefit of present and future
generations.
Whole Food Locations:
Wayland location – 317
Boston Post Road, Wayland, 508-358-7700
June 16, 2009 - A few dozen hard hit tennis balls sit in the Neary
skating pond.
Local High School Scores well this
year
This year’s athletes at Algonquin
Regional High school should be congratulated on a job well done. Although
there were a few tough losses, there were in between many wins and triumphs
of personal victories along the way. Some ARHS athletes will return, others
will move on to college or careers.
Algonquin Girl’s Lacrosse lost to
Westborough in the Central Division championships 14 - 6 but going 13-5 for
the season; Algonquin Boy’s Lacrosse went up against St. John’s for the
Central Division 2 title but lost 8 - 6 but had a great season of 16 games
won to just 2 losses.
ARHS Boys Volleyball lost in the
quarter finals to Lincoln Sudbury but the season went 13 -7. Baseball
Central Division I, ARHS team lost to Westboro but finished with a .800 16
-4 season. Central Division 1 Boys Tennis won over Shrewsbury 3 - 2 for the
Championship and finishing the season 13-3. They lost in the state semi
finals to Longmeadow. ARHS Girls Tennis won the Central Division 1
Championship 4 -1 for a perfect season 16-0 1.000. The team then went on to
beat Wellesley in the finals 4 - 1 to take the State Girl’s Tennis Division
1.
The
Iron Workers Local #7 entertained the Wayland “A” team and took a
doubleheader winning 9 – 8 in the 1st game scoring the winning
run in the last of the 8th and taking the 2nd 17 - 7.
The Local #7 offense was led by Tom Hall who went 5 for 6 and Mike Narducci
going 5 for 7 including a triple.
The
Friends of the Marlboro Seniors hosted the Wayland Gray Sox “B”’s and split
their doubleheader winning the 1st game 16 – 10 and dropping the
2nd 15 – 13. The Friends almost pulled out the 2nd
game scoring 6 runs in the 7th. Marlboro’s offense was led by
Steve Goldstein going 6 for 7 with 2 triples and Bob Clark 4 for 7 with a
triple.
Team
Record are the Friends of the Marlboro Seniors is 7 and 3 and the Iron
Workers Union Local #7 is 9 and 5.
River Fest 2009
June 14, 2009
- Scores of people came out under cloudy and a sometimes misty day to take
advantage of the SUASCO River Fest. In Southborough it is an annual
event co-sponsored by the Sudbury River Watershed Organization, Southborough
Open Land Foundation and the Southborough Recreation Department. There were
fishing, hiking, scavenger hunts, canoeing and more offered.
Flag
Day
June 14, 2009 - Southborough veterans burn American flags in a solemn
ceremony at the cemetery tonight.
Sign of Rain?
June 14, 2009 - Old Farmers tales tell of when cows lie down the rain
comes down.
2:00 PM Another Opening
Another Show -Senior Singers
2:00 PM Fitness
Senior Center open 9:00 AM - 12 noon Saturdays
Library Schedule June 15 - 19, 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11:00 toddler time
Fee-Free
Weekends in Your National Parks
America’s Best Idea –
the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends
at more than 100 national parks
that usually charge entrance fees*.
Mark your calendars for
fee-free weekends this summer:
June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
July 18-19, 2009
August 15-16, 2009
And to make the fun even more affordable, many national park
concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming
visitors on this summer’s fee free weekends with the their own
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and
transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation,
camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are
not included unless stated otherwise.
Massachusetts Forests and Parks,
Department of Conservation and Recreation
This spring, DCR is excited to launch the Healthy Heart
Trails initiative to promote better health. Trails are the heart of our
parks and DCR wants them to be the heart of a healthy lifestyle. Statewide,
over 70 trails will be designated in the hope Massachusetts residents will
make them part of their regular exercise routine. Healthy Heart Trails will
be identified by a green heart symbol, will measure approximately 1.5 miles
or less in length, and are easy to moderate in activity level. The program
offers a great way to have fun and get exercise in a low cost way!
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has
scheduled more than 40 free, public performances and events this season at
the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.
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The
Department of Conservation and Recreation invites
This
program focuses on the learning of outdoor skills - skills
traditionally passed from father to son - but valuable to anyone
wishing to enjoy outdoor pursuits. 
Southborough
– In a year and economy that could have easily put an end to privately
funded events such as this, the Southborough Summer Nights Committee is
pleased to announce that its Summer Nights festival is alive and well for
2009, thanks to the generous support of local businesses and organizations.
“We were afraid that this was going to be the year that we just couldn’t
make it happen” said Robin Martin, co-chairman of the Summer Nights
Committee. “We knew that it would be difficult to ask local businesses for
support in this economy, and we didn’t want to pressure the supporters that
have been so good to us in the past. We thought we might have to give up the
fireworks display, at the least.”
The
Iron Workers Local #7 entertained the Wayland “A” team and took a
doubleheader winning 9 – 8 in the 1st game scoring the winning
run in the last of the 8th and taking the 2nd 17 - 7.
The Local #7 offense was led by Tom Hall who went 5 for 6 and Mike Narducci
going 5 for 7 including a triple.
Flag
Day
