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Archived Page 121
August 30, - September 5, 2009 |
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Fruit Street, Hopkinton Closed
September 5,
2009 - Fruit Street in Hopkinton is closed between Flanders Road,
Westborough and Saddle Hill in Hopkinton as workers replace a drainage
culvert that was partially destroyed during this summer's heavy rain storms.
The road is closed to all travelers including bicyclists.
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NOTICE
ROAD WORK
Fruit St between
#184 and the Westborough town line will be closed to all traffic
from 7am – 3:30 pm on Saturday September 5 to repair a collapsed
drainage pipe. Please seek alternate routes.
Mike Mansir
Hopkinton Highway Manager |
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September 5,
2009 - Thursday EMC filled it's parking lot as hundreds gathered in
Southborough to remember EMC founder and CEO Richard J. Egan who died August
28 of this year. |
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Marlborough Labor Day Festivities
St. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church,
Marlborough will be hosting their Greek Festival at the corner of Cashman
and Central Streets. 9/5 @ 1 - 8 PM; 9/6 # 1 - 8 PM; 9/7 @ 1 - 5 PM
Labor Day Bed Race near City Hall Main Street
9/7 @ 9 - 11 AM
The 58th annual Labor Day Parade
starts at Pleasant and Lincoln streets through downtown and ending on Maple
Street. There will be Aleppo Shriners, bands, floats, Hallmore Clydesdales,
Abe Lincoln and of course the politicians.
First Church in Marlborough Congregational
annual Labor Day BBQ at Union Common from 11 - 3 on 9/7.
Musical events at Union Common will be 9/5 @
7:00 pm the Reminisants and on 9/6 will be the Allens @ 7:00 PM
For more Labor Day activities in MA
click here
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Have a Safe
and Fun Labor Day Weekend
from the
Southborough News and our advertisers
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Northborough
Newcomers' Club announces it's new name
"Northborough Neighbors." The change is a
reflection of the fact that the club welcomes all residents, not just those
new to town. September the club kicks off a new season, and a whole new
club...
The club
is a FREE Social Club open to ALL residents of Northborough (new AND
old!) ,
offering community members a way to meet neighbors, build friendships
and contribute to the community through a variety of activities. These
include: Book Club; Bunco; Dinner Outings; Ladies' Nights Out; Pub Club;
Mens Nights;Walking Club; and monthly social gatherings for individuals
and couples including theme parties, bowling nights, limo trips to
Boston, and progressive socials. The club also works hard to give back
to the community through initiatives like Adopt-a-family, food and
clothing drives and fundraising activities.
To join, simply visit
www.northboroughneighbors.org and send a request to join our
Yahoo Group, where you will receive all club communications. Our only
criteria is that you must be a Northborough resident.
Whether you have
already joined, or would just like to see what it's all about,
everyone is welcome to join us for Northborough
Neighbors Adults Night Out at Sawyer's Bowladrome
Saturday,
October 17th, 7:30 PM
(Warning: If
you're actually a good bowler, you might be the only one.)
For
more information on Northborough Neighbors,
send an email to
info@northboroughneighbors.org or, be
sure to drop by our Applefest booth to get club information and meet
some of our current members!
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Labor Day Weekend Festivities Abound
Gloucester
Schooner Festival
September 4, 2009 to September 7, 2009
Close to 50 vessels from ports all along the Eastern Seaboard are
scheduled to participate in two days of racing, celebration, and
events. Participants include Schooner Thomas E. Lannon; Salem’s
Schooner Fame; Schooner American Eagle from Rockland, Maine;
Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Maryland; Schooner Bluenose II,
Schooner Unicorn, Peacemaker from Georgia. Location: Gloucester
Harbor 6 Rowe Square. Information: 978-283-1601 or visit
www.capeannvacations.com/schooner. Highlights of the festival
include:
Shore events on Saturday, including Gloucester Maritime
Heritage Day at Harbor Loop, and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue
demonstration.
Lighted boat parade and fireworks display over Gloucester
Harbor, Saturday evening
The Grand Harbor Parade of Sail passes the Boulevard
promenade (Stacy Boulevard, Route 127) as the schooners head out to
sea for the Mayor’s Race visible from both land and sea, Sunday
morning
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King Richard's
Faire -- Carver
September 5, 2009 to October 25, 2009
At King Richard's Faire, the New England Renaissance Festival, enjoy
musicians, jugglers, and acrobats, contests and games for all ages,
knights on horseback. Enjoy turkey legs, ears of corn,fresh baked
cookies, chocolate, wine and beer and a 16th-century marketplace
filled with handmade clothing, costumes, pottery, jewelry, toys,
leather goods, face painting and more. Dates: Open weekends from
September 5 through October 25 and Labor Day and Columbus Day
Mondays. Location: 235 Main Street. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost:
Adult $26; child age 5-11, $15; seniors age 65 or older, $24;
Information: 952-238-9915 or visit
www.kingrichardsfaire.net
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Nantucket Arts
Festival
Now through September 7, 2009
A week-long celebration of the cultural arts on Nantucket, featuring
theatre, music, dance, visual arts and literary events The Nantucket
Arts Festival is annually organized by the Nantucket Arts Council.
The Fall Arts Festival will begin on August 28 with the InsomniACK
kick-off event and will run through September 7. More than 100
businesses, non-profits, artists and patrons have come together to
create this year's festival. Information: NantucketArtsCouncil.org
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By the Bay Fine
Art and Craft Show – Brewster
September 4, 2009 to September 6, 2009
There is something for every taste and every style at the By the Bay
Fine Art & Craft Show. Find everything from a delicate watercolor
that accents a room to a piece of sturdy handcrafted furniture.
Other items on hand include jewelry, pottery, clothing and stained
glass. Go shopping at this unique event during a Cape Cod vacation
and find some great souvenirs. This show has featured oils,
watercolors, decoys, fine art photography and folk art. Location: 73
Main Street / Route 6A. Time: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 508-896-2670 |
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New England Arts
and Craft Festival -- Topsfield
September 5, 2009 to September 6, 2009
More than 100 booths of arts, crafts, specialty foods, live music
and craft demonstrations. Location: Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207
Boston Street, Route 1. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $5;
ages 14 and younger, free. One admission good for both days.
Information: 603-332-2616 or visit
www.castleberryfairs.com
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Living in Space
Exhibit
Boston Children’s Museum -- Boston
Now through September 8, 2009
Living in Space recreates the crew quarters and work areas of the
International Space Station. The exhibition allows children to
experience the challenging and rewarding collaborative work
environment of this historic project. Children will create action
plans for their day, select and wear space outfits, prepare and eat
a space meal, observe and photograph astronomical phenomenon,
perform space experiments, make repairs to the space station and
dock the station with a visiting space ship. Location: Boston
Children’s Museum, 300 Congress Street. Information: 617-426-6500 or
visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ |
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Out With Thomas -- Carver
Now through September 7, 2009
Take a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine through the beautiful
scenery of the pine groves and cranberry bogs. Children will also
have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy live children’s
entertainment, play and create with LEGO and Duplo in the
Imagination Station, and of course enjoy Edaville USA’s fantastic
amusement rides. Dates: August 29 and 30 and September 4-7.
Location: Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: 877-EDAVILLE or visit http://www.edaville.com |
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Labor Day Fest
-- Newburyport
September 5, 2009 to September 7, 2009
Celebrate the end of the summer in Newburyport. There will be free
entertainment for families, food vendors and other vendors run by
local charities. Location: Downtown Merrimack Street. Time: 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 978-463-3746. |
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Mega Maze Corn Maze -- Sterling
Now through November 15, 2009
Every year brings a whole new puzzle, theme, and challenges are
included in the Mega Maze. Davis' Mega Maze features more bridges
than any other field maze in the world and the only double-decker
bridge. There is more than one solution to the Mega Maze and there
are several different levels of intensity at which the maze can be
completed. All offer varying degrees of difficulty and a new maze
experience. Location: Davis' Mega Maze, 145 Redstone Hill. Time:
August 6-Labor Day, open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; September 8-10,
closed; September 11-October 31, open weekends only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
November 1-November 15. open weekends only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather
Decisions are made each day by 8 am. Cost: Adults, $16.95; seniors
older than 60 and children age 5-12, $12.95. Information:
978-422-8888 or visit www.davisfarmland.com/megamaze. |
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Mike’s Corn Maze at Warner Farm – Sunderland
Now through October 31, 2009
The 2009 Maze celebrates the 173rd anniversary of the conclusion of
the voyage of The HMS Beagle. The maze features the famed British
naturalist Charles Darwin with his penetrating gaze chiseled out of
solid corn. Darwin is pictured with an assortment of the galapagos
finches whose habitats were isolated volcanic islands. Put on your
farm appropriate footwear and come for a nature walk along miles of
corn-lined trails. No pets. Location: Warner Farm, 25 South Main
Street. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Adults over age 13, $9; students
and seniors over age 60, $8; children age 4-12, $6. Information:
413-665-8331 or visit www.mikesmaze.com. |
Setting the
President’s Table: American Presidential China –
Concord Museum -- Concord
Now through October 12, 2009
This special exhibition showcases over 100 pieces of porcelain used by
American presidents from Washington to Lincoln to Reagan as they entertained
distinguished gatherings of diplomats, celebrities, and royalty at the
national “First Table.” This visual history of the American presidency is
sure to fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and
presidential politics, entertaining and style, collecting and decorative
arts. Location: Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road. Hours: January 5-March
26, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. March 27-January 4,
Monday-Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Open June-August,
Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $10; seniors, $8; students, $8;
youth age 6 to 17, $5. Information: 978-369-9763 or visit http://www.concordmuseum.org/ |
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Classic Whaling
Prints
New Bedford Whaling Museum – New Bedford
Now through December 31, 2009
The exhibition traces the most important and most influential
pictorial images of whaling through four centuries, from one
highlight to the next. It also runs some of their origins to ground
by showing, along with the prints themselves, the original oil
paintings, watercolors, and drawings on which the prints are based,
and some of the decorative arts, ceramics, and scrimshaw that, in
turn, are based on the prints. Location: New Bedford Whaling Museum,
18 Johnny Cake Hill. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday,
noon-4 p.m, open until 9 p.m. every second Thursday. Cost: Adults,
$10; senior citizens and students, $9; children age 6–14, $6.
Information: 508-991-2204 or visit www.whalingmuseum.org |
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Setting the
President’s Table: American Presidential China –
Concord Museum -- Concord
Now through October 12, 2009
This special exhibition showcases over 100 pieces of porcelain used
by American presidents from Washington to Lincoln to Reagan as they
entertained distinguished gatherings of diplomats, celebrities, and
royalty at the national “First Table.” This visual history of the
American presidency is sure to fascinate anyone with an interest in
American history and presidential politics, entertaining and style,
collecting and decorative arts. Location: Concord Museum, 200
Lexington Road. Hours: January 5-March 26, Monday-Saturday, 11
a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. March 27-January 4, Monday-Saturday. 9
a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Open June-August, Sunday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Admission: Adults, $10; seniors, $8; students, $8; youth age 6
to 17, $5. Information: 978-369-9763 or visit http://www.concordmuseum.org/ |
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Wild Life
Captured
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts -- Springfield
Now through September 30, 2009
The exhibition features woodcut prints that painter, sculptor and
printmaker Elliot Offner created during the 1970s and 1980s while
teaching at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. As a child, Offner
was fascinated by the movement of animals and observed them very
carefully. In these images, Offner explored some of his favorite
subject matter, including the whooping crane, porcupine, turkey,
monarch butterfly, and the unusual trees on the campus of Smith
College. Location: D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 21 Edwards Street.
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: Adults,
$10; seniors and college students, $7; for children age 3-17, $5.
Information: 413-263-6800 or visit
www.springfieldmuseums.org |
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WANTED
the Asian Long Horned
Beetle
click for beetlebusters.info
for more information on
this destructive unwanted forest and shade tree pest. |
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Business News:
SOUTHBOROUGH -
Averion International Corporation today announced that it has filed
an information statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
regarding its plan to go private. A majority of the Company’s common
shareholders have approved an amendment to the Company’s certificate of
incorporation to affect a reverse stock split in a ratio of 20,500 for 1
(the “Reverse Split”). Shareholders owning fewer than 20,500 shares of
common stock immediately prior to the effective date of the Reverse Split,
whose shares of common stock would be converted into less than one share in
the Reverse Split, will instead have the right to receive a cash payment of
$.01 per share immediately prior to the effective date of the Reverse Split.
This transaction will be followed immediately by a 1 for 20,500 forward
split which will restore continuing stockholders to their original position
prior to the Reverse Split.
All aspects of
the transaction, including the price to be paid to the cash out shareholders
were reviewed and approved by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors
made up of independent directors who have no interest in the transaction.
The Special Committee relied, in part, on a valuation report prepared by an
independent consulting firm.
The purpose of
the going private transaction is to reduce the costs and administrative
burdens of operating a public company while at the same time allowing
shareholders with small holdings in the Company to immediately realize the
value of their investment through their receipt of per share consideration
in the amount of $.01 per share. Following the transaction, the Company
expects to have fewer than 300 shareholders of record as defined by SEC
rules, which will enable the Company to cease registration of its common
stock under the 1934 Securities Act. Effective on and following the
termination of the registration of the Company’s common stock under the 1934
Act, the Company will no longer be required to file annual, quarterly and
other reports with the SEC.
Commenting on
this development, James McGuire, Chairman of the Board, stated, “Averion is
a successful provider of clinical research services in a very competitive
business environment. The increasing cost and time associated with public
company regulatory compliance required a significant amount of expense and
management resources with no tangible benefit to our shareholders. Once the
Company completes its remaining filing obligations with the SEC, Averion
will be considered a private company.”
For a complete
description of the transaction, please see the Information Statement we
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which may be accessed on
the Investor Relations page on Averion International Corp.’s website at
www.averionintl.com
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Arts Center at Southborough
September 2009
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Call for Artists
Periodically art associations, craft
fairs and galleries are looking for
submissions. This box will have the
quick link to the email/website that can
offer more information.
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Good
Morning,
Welcome back to the swing of things!
School has started, Labor day is
upon us and a chill is in the air.
In this issue you'll find workshops,
links and updates on the art scene
in Southborough.
Cheers,
Emily
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Fall Preview
We're gearing up for an exciting year at
the Arts Center. Our fall 7 week session
kicks off on September 28th and we have
a fun line up ahead of us.
For the adults this fall is focused on
workshops that will segue into session
classes in January, if they peak some
interest. Even if you can't make a
particular date, please send an email if
you'd be interested to take a certain
class.
November 14th is a busy day for the Arts
Center - put it on your calendar! Our
holiday shop, juried show and a kids
concert are on the docket. For the
holiday sale, we've teamed up with the
Southborough Crafters and other local
artists - it should be a great place to
grab all of your holiday gifts. (Like
last year, the November issue of this
e-newsletter will feature all of the
local sales and open studios in the area
for all of your off the beaten path
shopping trips)
Most exciting of all is the "Nature of
Southborough" project. If you haven't
heard, all of the 2nd & 3rd graders (now
3rd & 4th graders) in town have designed
and painted a 6x6 ceramic tile in the
art classes last year. The tiles have
been fired and are being installed on
panels as I type. There will be an
exhibit at Woodward and some on display
at Heritage Day. The kids did an amazing
job and the MCC (Massachusetts Cultural
Council) grant money was well used!
Oh, and to give it away a bit early...
our project at Heritage Day is going to
be painting tiles. Come create your own
scene of Southborough on a 6x6 ceramic
tile.
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Featured
Workshops
Life Drawing,
September 22nd 7-10pm, $20
Dust off those pencils, pastels,
watercolors, acrylics, you name it and
each month this fall there will be a
Tuesday evening "workshop" with a model
(will alternate between male and female
models). No instruction included and any
material you'd like to work with you
bring. Register for all 4 workshops and
receive a discounted price. We need 4
confirmed registrations to run the
class.
Digital Photography & Editing Series
September & October
Michelle Sheppard
is once again offering some photo
editing and basic camera classes. If you
missed her workshops last year, here
they are again! New for the fall is a
six week session that will allow
participants to work each week on
mastering Photo Shop Elements. October
13th is an open workshop, so bring your
questions! We have wireless access in
the classroom and the projector will
help keep every learner on the same
page. For more information click
here.
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Check out our children's classes for
the fall here. New to the docket are
some creative movement classes for kids
(that correspond with art classes for
your other child). Jen Silverberg who
also is offering an adult Nia class has
developed a children's movement
curriculum that is incredible.
Combining the technique of all dance and
athletic forms, Jen helps the kids find
their center and creative core. Friday
mornings are a "family jam" session -
where all ages, including care givers
can come enjoy a movement class.
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Membership -
Our members are important to us. Your
support is what funds our entire
operation. If you haven't renewed your
membership please consider doing so. We
now accept paypal and have a monthly
donation option that will bill for a
year at the rate of $5/month or
$10/month. To find out more click
here.
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Call for Supplies -
Do you have scrap fabric, buttons,
yarn, lonely socks that don't have a
purpose? We'd love to use them for our
kids classes! Socks make excellent
beginning sewing projects and can turn
into dolls, puppets and monsters in
young hands.
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Thank you for your support. If you
have any questions, concerns or
would like to register. Please
contact me - email is best.
Sincerely,
Emily van Nort
director@southborougharts.org
508 481 9351
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James B. MacArthur,
76, of Marlborough and formerly a long time Southborough resident,
died on September 1, 2009.
He was the husband of Charlotte (Grace) MacArthur for the past 54
years.
Mr. MacArthur was a 1952 graduate of the former Peter’s High School
in Southborough and earned an associates degree from Boston
University.
He was a supervisor for Boston Edison for 37 years. He also served
in the Army National Guard for 26 years, retiring as a Master
Sergeant.
Mr. MacArthur was a past treasurer of Dedham Rotary Club.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Lee-Ann
Hamlin & her husband Stephen of Berlin; Brian MacArthur of
Marlborough; Paul MacArthur & his wife Katie of Southborough; 2
sisters June Spiller & her husband William of Southborough; Gertrude
Lamb of Pomfret, CT; 8 grandchildren
Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 8 PM at
Morris Funeral Home, (Morrisfuneralparlor.com) 40 Main St.
Southborough.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 AM at 1st
United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St. Westborough. Burial will be
private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Assoc. 300 Congress St. #501 Boston 02210 |
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 Plan
Ahead to Avoid Hotspots
Labor Day Weekend Traffic
Drivers are
urged to plan their travel accordingly to avoid peak traffic
volumes. Historically the heaviest Labor Day weekend traffic
on I-90 (MassPike) occurs Thursday and Friday in the
westbound direction and Monday in the eastbound direction
from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., especially at the I-84
interchange at Exit 9 in Sturbridge. Traffic at Exit 9 has
averaged 36,000 vehicles on the Monday of Labor Day weekend.
On I-90 traffic will also be heavy at Exit 11A [I-495],
which handles cars headed south to Cape Cod and north to New
Hampshire and Maine. An estimated 40,000 vehicles will use
this interchange on Friday of Labor Day weekend. Traffic at
Exit 10 (I-290) interchange will be busy as well. The
Tanglewood Jazz Festival will bring extra volume at Exit 2
in Lee.
Cape Cod-bound traffic can be expected to begin to slow down
during the early afternoon hours of Friday, Sept. 4 along
Route 3 southbound and Route 25 eastbound. The traffic
backups could begin earlier if weather conditions are
favorable. MassHighway will provide message boards in the
vicinity of the Sagamore and Bourne bridges.
Outbound traffic from the Cape should begin increasing late
morning Monday (Labor Day) and continue through the evening
hours. Delays are often experienced on Route 3 northbound
from Plymouth to Braintree.
Lane shifts and lane drops will be at the following
locations:
* Middleboro/Raynham line, I-495 northbound - permanent lane
split with Jersey barriers at the Taunton River Bridge for
construction of center deck section. Breakdown lane closed
with two lanes of thru traffic.
* Fall River - I-195 eastbound and westbound at Government
Center lane drop - permanent high speed lane closure for
bridge painting and fire proof installations. Breakdown lane
closed with two lanes of thru traffic.
* Somerset - I-195 eastbound at Route 103 - Right lanes
closed with Jersey barriers for excavation beneath the
overpass. Breakdown lane closed with two lanes of thru
traffic.
* New Bedford - I-195 eastbound and westbound at Route 140 -
lane shifts to low speed side. Breakdown lanes closed with
two lanes of thru traffic.
Traffic crossing into New Hampshire on I-93 and I-95 will be
heavy on Friday afternoon, with backups on I-95 northbound
and I-495 northbound near Salisbury associated with the New
Hampshire I-95 tolls. Heavy traffic is expected on I-93 and
I-95 in the afternoon and early evening hours Monday.
Traffic in and out of New Hampshire will experience lane
shifts and drops at the following locations:
* Wilmington/Tewksbury, I-93 northbound lane drop beginning
just north of Exit 41 (Route 125) and continuing to the New
Hampshire border. The breakdown lane will be in use with
trucks excluded on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. From
the New Hampshire border southbound I-93 will have three
lanes in operation and expand to four just north of Exit 41.
The breakdown lane will be in use with trucks excluded on
weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
* Newburyport - I-95 northbound lane drop beginning just
north of Exit 57 (Route 113) in Newburyport and continuing
over the Whittier Bridge Merrimack River crossing to the
I-495 - I-95 interchange, where the roadway transitions back
to four lanes to the New Hampshire border.
* Salisbury - I-95 southbound lane drop beginning at the
I-495 south exits in Salisbury to the Whittier Bridge
Merrimack River crossing to the area just north of Exit 57
(Route 113) in Newburyport.
Drivers are invited to call 511 for route specific
information. Compliments of McDonalds and Gulf, free coffee
will be served at the 11 service plazas along the Turnpike
on Monday night into Tuesday morning, from 10:00 p.m. to
5:00 a.m. |
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St. Matthew Annual
Golf Tournament
We are now preparing for our annual golf outing on
Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Framingham Country Club in
support of the St. Matthew, Mary S. Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship.
Registration forms are available at the exits of the
church. OR download the
Golf
tournament supporter letter
or the
Golf
Registration Form.
We need gifts,
sponsors, and players. Please
contact the Parish Office at 508-485-2285 or
office@stmatthewsb.org
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STORYTIME
SCHEDULE
FALL 2009
MONDAY @ 10:30: STORYTIME
FOR
CHILDREN AGES 2-5
SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 19
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TUESDAY @ 10:30:
STORYTIME FOR
CHILDREN AGES 2-5
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER
20
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WEDNESDAY @ 10:30:
STORYTIME FOR
CHILDREN AGES 2-5
SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 21
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THURSDAY @ 11:00: BABY &
TODDLER
TIME - STORIES & MUSIC FOR
AGES 0-2 YEARS
EVERY THURSDAY STARTING
SEPTEMBER 17
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR YOUR
PREFERRED DAY AT THE
CHILDREN'S ROOM DESK OR BY
CALLING
508-485-5031 |
Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund benefit in memory of LCpl. Kevin Preach
Maynard Elks
Club, 34 Powdermill Road, Maynard, MA on September 26th from 7
to midnight
Come
see the band "Coming Alive" and dance to their music and
enjoy the evening while supporting a great cause!
The Chambers
family is once again rallying the town of Maynard by hosting a
Dance to support the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. They will
be featuring the band "Coming Alive" who play music from the
60's and 70's.
There will be raffles for baskets and other prizes drawn
throughout the night.
The Dance will be held at the Maynard Elks Club, 34 Powdermill
Road, Maynard MA on September 26th from 7 to midnight. Hope to
see you there!
For More information on the Marine Semper Fi Fund
click here
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Gift of Land Largest in Southborough
History
SOLF members clearing brush from the Lane at the new Beals
Preserve
Please join
us on Sunday, September 27, 2009, when the Southborough Open Land Foundation
(“SOLF”) hosts The Beals Preserve Celebration to commemorate a gift from the
late Philip C. Beals of an initial half-interest in a beautiful 55-acre
parcel of land along the south side of the open channel of the Wachusett
Aqueduct. The Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve with its varied habitats, is
located off Main St. across from Chestnut Hill Rd.
Events will include guided nature walks by leading naturalists Peter Alden
and Jeff Collins, the chance
to talk with well-known nature illustrator/author Gordon Morrison at work,
acoustic bluegrass music by
the Railroad House Band,a scavenger hunt, a scarecrow contest, a
presentation by “Animal Adventures,” a silent auction, and regional artists
painting the views. Refreshments, autographed nature books by our presenters
and original paintings of the area will be available for sale.
Since 1988 SOLF has helped to preserve and protect the rural character of
Southborough MA. Today SOLF manages 17 properties with 180 acres of open
fields, woods, hiking trails, stonewalls and vernal pools for public
benefit. In 2006, SOLF helped to educate town citizens on why to buy a
conservation restriction which is held by the town on the 109 acre Chestnut
Hill Farm, thereby protecting this unique land for future generations to
enjoy. Admission is free. Join us, rain or Shine.
Whit Beals and his Chain saw
Help SOLF thank the Beals family for their gift by joining in this
Celebration and learning more about this wonderful tract of land. For more
details visit SOLF.org
Deborah Costine
Puppets and Nature Art
email:
deborahcostine@verizon.net
SOLF members
Whitney Beals, Bill Sines and Andrew Miller clearing tails
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Letter to the Editor
Hello Everyone,
I would like to give a special thanks to
all that made Summer Nights a HUGE success.
Southborough is grateful to have Town employees that are heavily
involved with all our community events which includes numerous
meetings, set up, clean up, and most of all, keeping us safe. There is
a lot of work that goes into Summer Nights that begins at least six
months prior and I would like to recognize some of the leaders involved
in the process from the beginning.
Robin Martin, Summer Nights Founder &
Coordinator
John Mauro, Fire Chief
Jane Moran, Acting Police Chief
Neal Aspesi, Southborough Emergency
Management
Karen Galligan & Chris Leroy, DPW
Jane O’Sullivan, Recreation Department
Please pass on my thanks to your teams.
We also had a large number of volunteers
this year that made my job a lot easier. I enjoyed meeting and working
with you all, I hope to see you again next year.
Thank you!!
Doreen Ferguson, Director
Southborough Recreation
21
Highland St.
Southborough, MA 01772
phone: 508-229-4452
fax: 508-485-7189
http://www.southboroughtown.com/recreation/recreation.htm
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Kindergroup is the Cradle of Friendship
For 32 years the frequent answer
to how a Southborough mom met her lifelong friends is, “Kindergroup.”
Kindergroup is a playgroup for
kids aged 0 and up. It creates a social scene, day and night, for parents
of very young children who might not otherwise find a way to do so.
Kindergroup is full of people eager to make friends. It is a mom or dad’s
chance to get to know the people they will be around for the next 15 school
years.
Beloved Southborough traditions
such as Santa Day and the Easter Egg Hunt, are made possible by Kindergroup.
On September 16, 2009,
Kindergroup will kickoff the school year with its annual cocktail party and
the playgroup will begin meeting the week of September 21, 2009.
If you have questions about
joining, check out www.kindergroup.com
and contact Kathryn Marous, Membership Coordinator at
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All girls interested in becoming Girl
Scouts are invited to come to the Southborough Girl Scout registration
night on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, between 7 and 8:30, at the Neary
Elementary School, 53 Parkerville, Road, Southborough. For information
call 508-229-2854.
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Researchers may have found a way to identify those
most at risk of developing Alzheimer's long before
symptoms develop - simply by asking them whether
they recognize celebrities such as Britney Spears
and Johnny Carson. TIME
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Symposium features Dr. Bennett of HBO
Project |
The Simons Research Symposium on Wednesday,
October 21 at the Westin Waltham Hotel
features Dr. David A. Bennett whose research was
featured in the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary,
"The Alzheimer's Project - Momentum in
Science." He is perhaps best known for his work
on the Religious Orders Study and the Rush
Memory and Aging Project, the two largest,
ongoing, multi-year studies of aging and
Alzheimer's disease. Click
Here to reserve your seat(s) at
this exciting research event. Free and open to
the public.
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Learn More About Alzheimer's |
Maintain Your Brain: September
15 (Tuesday), 11-12 noon
East Bridgewater
Legal and Financial: Sept 17
(Thursday), 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Easthampton COA
Caring For People With Alzheimer's:
Train The Trainer: a program for health care
professionals
September 29 (Tuesday), 8:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Watertown
Call 617.868.6718 for information
and to Register.
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Alzheimer Advocacy Action: Join Us! |
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Planning on attending Memory Walk? Make sure to
stop by the Advocacy Action table
and find out about the Alzheimer's Association's
public policy actions this year! Pick up
information on local and federal laws and pending
legislation. Sign one of our postcards to your
legislator or the Governor, asking them to support
the Alzheimer's issues and help people and their
families coping with the disease! You can help us
make a difference for families.
Check out the new and improved Advocacy
page on our web site! See photos and film clips
from Advocacy Action Day at the State House in
Massachusetts this past year. Read about the
bills we are promoting at the State House and
get all the up-to-date info you need. Sign up to
be an advocate and find out exactly what you can
do to MOVE the cause forward!
Click Here to learn more.
For more information contact Jennifer Carter at
617.868.6718 x2027 or e-mail jennifer.carter@alz.org.
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Who is taking care of you? |
 If
you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or
other dementia, who's taking care of you?
While September is the month for students to
begin their studies anew, it is also a good time
for you to start afresh. Many of our Helpline
callers are caring for someone with Alzheimer's
while also managing their own chronic illnesses.
This "double-duty" can lead them, and you, to
neglect your health, possibly mismanage
medications, or to miss important medical
appointments. You may feel that you just can't
take the time to visit a family support group or
to seek other help and resources proven to
reduce the stress of round-the-clock Alzheimer's
care. We can help. Take some time now to call
our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. English and
Spanish-speaking care specialists are available,
as is support in other languages. Please also
explore the links below.
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Become a Support Group Leader |
Support Group Leader Basic Training
on Thursday October 22nd at the Chelmsford
Senior, Center in North Chelmsford. The training
is from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Basic Training seminar is designed for
professionals and former family caregivers who
want to become facilitators for
Alzheimer caregiver support groups. The program
focuses on the fundamentals of Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, group dynamics,
special problems and concerns in Alzheimer
caregiver groups, group management and
promotion, and group leader roles and
responsibilities.
CEUs: Social Work 5.5; Nursing 6 .6; LMHC 5.5;
Activity Professionals 5.5.
Cost: $75, includes materials and lunch.
Call 617.868.6718 to register.
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Take Control of Alzheimer's Disease |
Techniques for Early-Stage Persons with
Memory Impairments
Taking Control is a four-part
educational series for people with early-stage
memory disorders including Alzheimer's disease
and Mild Cognitive Impairment and their
families. The course covers the nature of memory
loss; lifestyle changes that can help including
diet, exercise, and social engagement; coping
strategies, and planning for the future. The
program will be offered in North Andover on
September 23 and 30 and October 7 and
14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. all evenings. The series is
free, but pre-registration is required. A new
early-stage support group will follow the series
for those who are interested. To register for
the program, please contactNicole
McGurin or 617.393.2005.
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Earn Chance to Win Vegas Vacation |
The Harrah's Entertainment "Raise to Win" is an
incentive program that gives every Memory Walk®
participant who raises $500 by Nov 30 an
opportunity to win a Las Vegas vacation
package. Harrah's Entertainment is donating the
Las Vegas package complete with a three day, two
night stay at Bally's Las Vegas with a $150 gift
certificate to Bally's Steakhouse, plus two
tickets to a fabulous Las Vegas show! For
complete rules, please visit Click
Here to Learn More.
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Stop Alzheimer's! |
Memory Walk season is in full force! Our
first walks are September 12 & 13. Get
onboard and fight the disease by forming a
team.
STOP ALZHEIMER'S NOW!
Register
today!
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Purple with a Purpose |
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World Alzheimer's Day is Monday,
September 21. We invite you to GO
PURPLE with a free ribbon kit. Just click on the
ribbon to order yours.
Also, check out PURPLE with a PURPOSE donuts new
for World Awareness awareness at participating
Dunkin Donuts.
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24/7 Helpline |
Answers
to your questions about Alzheimer's.
Available 24/7
Call 800.272.3900
or contact us at our
Helpline Online
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Need a Ride to Memory Walk? |
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Memory Walkers can now ride-share with the
eco-friendly and FREE Pick-Up Pal. It's easy and
green!
Click Here to
learn more! |
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On Facebook? Become an Alzheimer's Association
Fan |
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Photo galleries, news updates, and a lively
community of people who care about Alzheimer's. You
don't need a Facebook account to see our page.
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Insightful, Interesting...our Blog! |
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 GEOMAGNETIC
MEGASTORM: Northern Lights swept over Cuba and Hawaii. Telegraph offices
caught fire. Earth's magnetic field shook for nearly a week. That's what
happened 150 years ago today when our planet experienced a shocking
"geomagnetic megastorm." Could it happen again? Today's story on
http://spaceweather.com explores the
possibilities.
VANISHING MOONS OF JUPITER: Tonight, Sept. 2nd and 3rd, for the first time
in many years, the moons of Jupiter are going to disappear. At least that's
how it will seem when Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto line up in front of
and behind the giant planet. A casual look through a backyard telescope will
show no moons at all. The 2-hour vanishing act begins at 9:43 p.m PDT on
Sept. 2nd (4:43 UT on Sept. 3rd). Check
http://spaceweather.com a sky map, animations and more information.
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 Sing
with AssabetValleyMastersingers
Interested singers are invited to attend an
open rehearsal. An audition is required to join, but vocal
training is not essential. Basic musicianship, a good
musical ear, and a dedication and love for the choral
classics is a must, however.
AVM presents three concerts a year: Fall,
Winter, Spring. Open rehearsals are held at the start of
preparation for each concert. You are invited to join us at
the open rehearsals for the fall concert. Open rehearsal
dates for the 2009-2010 season are:
For the November concert: August 31 and
September 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m
For the March concert: November 23 and
November 30, 2009
For the May concert: March 22 and 29, 2010
Rehearsals are held on Monday nights from
7:30 to 9:45 pm in the Class of 1945 Hall in the
Center for the Arts at
St. Mark's School , 25 Marlborough Road,
Southborough . Labor Day is the only Monday Holiday on
which no rehearsal is held. Rehearsals run until 9:45pm with
a 10-15 minute break.
If you find you would like to continue with
the group, we ask that you prepare a piece to provide the
Artistic Director with a sense of your voice qualities. The
piece need not be elaborate. The meeting with the Artistic
Director will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time,
generally prior to a Monday rehearsal.
In addition, come to our Messiah Sing at
Trinity Church, Northborough, which is open to everyone who
wants to sing or listen to us before deciding to join. (A $5
donation is suggested at the door.)
For additional information, send us an
e-mail
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This is just a
reminder that all flags should have been returned to full staff on sunset on
Sunday. |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Monday
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Today
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Wednesday
2
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Thursday
3
3:30PM
Boys Varsity Golf @
Westboro High School
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Friday
4
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Saturday
5
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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Sunday
30
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Monday
31
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Today
1
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Wednesday
2
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Thursday
3
3:30PM
Boys Varsity Golf @
Maynard High School
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Friday
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Saturday
5
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 SUDBURY VALLEY TRUSTEES WALK
Yapp Conservation Land,
Newtown Road, Littleton
Sunday September 13, 1:00-3:00pm
In July 2009, SVT and the Town of Littleton, with assistance from the
Littleton Conservation Trust, permanently conserved an important 53-acre
property on Newtown Road in Littleton. Join SVT and LCT on a walk of this
property to celebrate its permanent protection. SVT Director of Land
Protection Christa Collins and Rick Findlay from the Littleton Conservation
Trust will lead. Free, No Registration Required
For additional questions or information, visit
www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.
 Nature
Painting Workshop with Cecilia Sharma
Sudbury Valley Trustees
Wolbach Farm, Sudbury
Wednesday September 16 & 23, 10:00am-Noon
Paint your favorite nature watercolor from Wolbach Farm’s unique setting.
Have fun working with watercolors by experimenting with different
compositions and new ways to express your own personal painting style. Join
this exciting class where you will learn the basic techniques to draw
nature, still life and how to represent perspective. Beginners are
welcome. This program is a two-session class led by Museum School
instructor Cecilia Sharma. Cecilia is an award-winning designer and artist
whose work has been exhibited at the Danforth Museum in Framingham, the
Emerson Umbrella School of Art in Concord, Atelier 10 Gallery in Maynard,
the Wayland Public Library and the Carnegie Center in Princeton, N.J.
Registration Required. Fee (covers both days): SVT Members: $40,
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Dazzling Display
September 1, 2009 - The Fireworks lit up the Southborough
Skies during Summer Nights.
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SOUTHBOROUGH EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM, INC.
WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(SOUTHBOROUGH,
Mass., September 2, 2009) – Southborough Extended Day Program, Inc. welcomes
a new Executive Director, Karen Isaacson.
Karen, a working mom,
has a rich background in leading child-centered programs and looks forward
to bringing a fresh perspective to Southborough Extended Day.
In her role as
Executive Director at SEDP, Karen is responsible for all daily program
operations including maintaining solid business practices and management,
staff supervision, recruitment and training, budgeting and financial
reporting, curriculum development, internal and external communication,
compliance with Department of Early Education and Care regulations, and
working closely with the SEDP Board of Directors on program policies and
operations.
Karen holds a Masters
in Early Childhood Education from the University of Massachusetts and a
Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies from the University of New
Hampshire. She is certified by the EEC as a Director II and Lead Teacher;
and is actively pursuing further certification through DOE Early Childhood
for students with and without disabilities. Karen is a member of NAEYC
(national association for the education of young children) and NAA (national
afterschool association).
Karen is thrilled to
be in Southborough and welcomes the community to come by and learn more
about the program. To learn more about Karen’s background,
program information, or to sign up for out-of-school care, simply call (508)
481-9353, or visit the Southborough Extended Day Program’s website at
www.southboroughextendedday.com |
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James B. MacArthur |
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James B. MacArthur, 76, of Marlborough and formerly a long time
Southborough resident, died on September 1, 2009.
He was the husband of Charlotte (Grace) MacArthur for the past 54
years.
Mr. MacArthur was a 1952 graduate of the former Peter’s High School
in Southborough and earned an associates degree from Boston
University.
He was a supervisor for Boston Edison for 37 years. He also served
in the Army National Guard for 26 years, retiring as a Master
Sergeant.
Mr. MacArthur was a past treasurer of Dedham Rotary Club.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Lee-Ann
Hamlin & her husband Stephen of Berlin; Brian MacArthur of
Marlborough; Paul MacArthur & his wife Katie of Southborough; 2
sisters June Spiller & her husband William of Southborough; Gertrude
Lamb of Pomfret, CT; 8 grandchildren
Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 8 PM at
Morris Funeral Home, (Morrisfuneralparlor.com) 40 Main St.
Southborough.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 AM at 1st
United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St. Westborough. Burial will be
private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Assoc. 300 Congress St. #501 Boston 02210 |
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Upcoming
Charity Walks
Click on the event
March
of Dimes Walks
Boston
Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk
Presented by
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Add to calendar
The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk allows participants to
follow the course of the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon to honor
friends, family, co-workers, and patients facing all forms
of cancer. Over the past 20 years, the Walk has contributed
more than $60 million to support cancer research and care at
Dana-Farber.
Walkers choose from one of five route options designed for
everyone from the marathon enthusiast to the youngest
walker. There is also a virtual Walker option for those who
can't make it to the event.
Join us on September 13 and make every step count in
conquering cancer.
Register online today
Support a Walker
We're On the Move to End Alzheimer's walks Pick a walk.
Project Bread Walk for Hunger
 
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Sunday
30
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Monday
31
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Today
1
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Wednesday
2
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Thursday
3
3:30PM
Boys Varsity Golf @
Westboro High School
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Friday
4
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Saturday
5
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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Sunday
30
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Monday
31
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Today
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Wednesday
2
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Thursday
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3:30PM
Boys Varsity Golf @
Maynard High School
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NORTH CONWAY — Registration is now under way
for entrants in the World Mud
Bowl’s 27th annual Tournament of Mud Parade,
set to proceed down North Conway’s Main Street Saturday
morning, Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m. The theme for this year’s
parade and World Mud Bowl is “Creature Muddy Feature,”
according to parade chair Bobbi Steele-Marotta, who says the
deadline for registering for the parade is Wednesday, Sept.
2.
 “New
this year, we are offering a children’s costume division, so
we are hoping local kids will want to get involved, as Mud
Bowl truly is a family event,” said Steele-Marotta. All
eight teams entered in this year’s World Mud Bowl mud
football championships will compete in the team class for
floats that best exemplify the “Creature Muddy Feature”
theme. In addition, an Open Class will also offer prizes for
entries from the community. The parade is sponsored by
Amoskeag Beverages LLC. of Bow, longtime sponsors of the
World Mud Bowl and distributors of Lite Beer by Miller.
To register, call Steele-Marotta at (603) 496-4404.
Selected to serve as this year’s parade grand
marshals are the 20-member restaurants of the Valley
Originals independent restaurant association of Mount
Washington Valley, who are being honored for their community
service and spirit. This year’s World Mud Bowl returns for a
33rd year, with an eight-team, 13-game, double-elimination
tourney, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11 through 13.
The Nashua Mud
Gumbys hope to win their fourth straight title and fifth
overall when they splash off against the 11-time hometown
champion Mount Washington Valley Hogs, the 16-time champion
Muddas Football Club of Amherst, the Carrabassett Valley
Rats of Kingfield, Maine; the Peabody Predators, the 2005
champion North Shore Mudsharks of Salem, Mass.; the
Cumberland (R.I.) Muckaneers and the 2001 champion Merrimack
Mudcats of Franklin.
Advance tickets are now on sale at several
locations, including Hannaford,
The Met, and the
Mount
Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. Advance three-day
tickets are $10. Advance tickets serve as a chance to win
one of two $500 drawings Sept. 12 and 13. Daily admission is
$6 for adults (14 and older), $4 for children ages 6-13. and
free for 5 and under. A family pass (two adults, two
children) costs $15. Charitable groups interested in selling
tickets receive 25 percent of the gross sales. Contact
ticket chair Jackie Howe at the North Conway Day Care Center
at 356-5213 for further information.
The World Mud Bowl over the past 33 years has
raised $500,000 for charitable organizations, with the
primary beneficiaries being the North Conway Day Care
Center, the North Conway Community Center and the Carroll
County Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
For further information about the World Mud
Bowl, call the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
at 356-5701.
(Photo by Tom Eastman)
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Summer Night was a blast!
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St. Bernadette School & Parish
will host its 17th Annual Community Fall Festival
on Sept. 11th, 5 – 10 PM & Sept.
12th, 10 AM – 10 PM at 266 Main St. in Northborough. Enjoy family fun
with children’s Giant Inflatable Play Land, plus lots of games and
activities for both kids and adults. The fun also includes prizes,
sweet treats, flea market, the $10,000 Mega Cash Raffle, Sweeps takes
Raffle, gift basket raffles, and more. General admission is free.
For the first time, the Festival
will host a Children’s Favorite Character Breakfast and Magic Show
where kids can eat with Elmo, Dora, Clifford, Darth Vader, and other
favorite friends. The chaperoned Teen Dance begins at 7 PM on
Saturday. Dinner at the festival, Porketta on Friday and BBQ Chicken
on Saturday, is a tasty tradition.
All-Access ride passes, dinners,
and tickets for special events can be purchased in advance by calling
508-393-2838 or emailing
stbernadetteparish@charter.net
The St. Bernadette School and
Parish community includes over 26 area communities, including this one.
All Festival proceeds will benefit parish and school programs including
financial aid, academics, athletics and the arts.
For more information regarding
this email only, please feel free to email me at
silva-albert@comcast.net
or call 508-485-0105.
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Southborough meetings
August 31- September 4, 2009
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Meeting |
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
Aug 31 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
SHOPC
Agenda |
Aug 31 |
5:30 PM |
Hearing room town house |
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE
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Sept 1 |
6:30PM |
Meeting room fire station |
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PLANNING BOARD [attending Zoning Advisory Committee
meeting] |
Sept 2 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE [ZAC] |
Sept 2 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Agenda |
Aug 26 |
7:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Agenda |
Aug 27 |
7:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Monday |
Sep 1
Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
3
Thursday |
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Friday |
5Saturday
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6 Sunday |
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8:30am Health
Clinic
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8:30am Walking
Group
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9:30am Pool
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8:30am Health
Clinic
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9am Friday
Hours
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9am Dr.
Cooper
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10am Bocci
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2pm Fitness
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9:30am Mah
Jongg
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10am Canasta
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9:30am Cribbage
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12pm Ping
Pong
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10am Bocci
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2pm Fitness
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12pm Pitch
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12pm Pitch
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Click here for
the new Senior Center Website
Falconi Golf
Tournament:
Anyone
interested in volunteering for the Falconi Golf Tournament subcommittee
should see Mary or Alice at the front office or call (508) 229-4453. Anyone
wishing to donate items to the Falconi Golf Tournament Silent Auction (i.e.
major sports tickets, timeshare rentals, etc.) should submit their name and
donation description to Mary or Alice at the front office or call (508)
229-4453.
Alice’s Gift
Shop:
Please stop by
and see what Alice has in the gift shop this summer. There are some really
pretty items. If you would like to make a donation, please drop them off at
the front desk.
Computers:
We now have
two computers in the hall before you enter our main room that are now hooked
up to the internet. You will be able to read e-mail and look up information
as well as play some fun card games. Feel free to sit down and use the
computers. Let us know if you would like any help.
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A New facility within a very
short commute of Southborough, just over the Westborough line at Southville
Road and Old Flanders Road. State of the art equipment, skilled
veterinarians, assistants and office personnel and a truly one of a kind cat
kennel.
Check out Healthy Paws by clicking here. Lots of information in
their quarterly publications including this information on poisonous plants
to keep out of reach of your pet.
10 Poisonous Plants For Pets
1. Lilies:
Highly toxic to cats. Even the ingestion of small amount can cause severe
kidney damage.
2. Marijuana:
Ingestion by companion animals can result in depression of the central
nervous system, in coordination, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, increased
heart rate; even seizures an coma.
3. Sago Palm:
All parts of this plant are poisonous but the seeds or “nuts” contain the
largest amount of toxin. The Ingestion of just one or two seeds can result
in vomit-ing, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.
4.
Tulip/Narcissus bulbs: The bulb portion contains toxins that can cause
in-tense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression
of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac abnormalities.
5.
Azalea/Rhododendron: Ingestion can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea,
weakness and depression of the central nervous system. Severe azalea
poisoning could lead to coma and death from cardiovascular collapse.
6. Oleander:
All parts are considered toxic, as they contain cardiac glycosides that can
cause serious side effects—including gastrointestinal irritation, abnormal
heart function, hypothermia and even death.
7. Amaryllis:
A common garden plant popular around Easter, contain toxins that can cause
vomiting depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia,
and tremors.
8.
Chrysanthemum: Contain Pyrethrins that may pro-duce gastrointestinal
upset, including drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten. In some cases
depression and loss of coordination may result if enough of the plant is
consumed.
9. English Ivy:
Also called branching ivy, glacier ivy, sweetheart ivy and California ivy.
Should a pet ingest this plant vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation,
and diar-rhea can result.
10. Peace Lily
(AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily): Contains
calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling,
vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, intense burning and irritation of the
mouth, lips and tongue.
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Come see what's happening at
Annemarie's dance centre
Open House
Open house on Thursday, September 3, 2009 9-11
3-8
Anne Marie's Dance Center offers new Adult Classes 2009-2010
Ballet Basics
Thursday mornings 10:15 –
11:15
(8 week session running
September 17 th
– November 5th,
2009)
This class is for adults
with little or no ballet experience, or adults that are interested in
brushing
up on ballet basics. This
class is taught by Annemarie Fairhurst and subject to sufficient
enrollment.
Adult Ballet
Thursday nights 7:45 – 8:45
This is a year long class
for adults who have previous ballet training. This class is taught by
Wendy Garland and subject
to sufficient enrollment.
Hip Hop Basics
Tuesday afternoons 12:00 –
1:00
(8 week session running
September 17 th
– November 5th,
2009)
This class is for adults
with little or no dance experience. Hip hop basics will begin with a
cardiovascular warm-up,
strength training and end with a combination to keep your heart rate
pumping. This class is
taught by Chrissy Reynolds and subject to sufficient enrollment.
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop
Tuesday nights 8:00 – 9:00
This class is a year long
class for adults with some jazz and/or hip hop experience. This class will
flip flop throughout the
year between jazz technique and hip hop class. During jazz, adults will
warm up, travel across the
floor and learn a combination to be danced center. Hip hop class will
consist of cardiovascular
work-out, strength training and a hip hop combination. There is a
possibility to perform at
the end of the year recital if interested. This class is taught by Chrissy
Reynolds and subject to
sufficient enrollment.
Tap Basics
Thursday Mornings 9:30 –
10:15
(8 week session running
September 17 th
– November 5th,
2009)
This class is for adults
with little or no tap experience. Come and learn to tap! Tap terminology
and basic combinations will
be taught by Annemarie Fairhurst and subject to sufficient
enrollment.
Adult Tap
Monday nights 8:00 – 8:45
This class is a year long
class for adults who have a basic knowledge of tap. There is a possibility
to perform at the end of
the year recital if interested. This class is taught by Annemarie
Fairhurst and subject to
sufficient enrollment.
Advanced Tap
Wednesday night 8:15 – 9:00
This class is a year-long
class for adults who have studied tap for a number or years. Must have
mastered basic tap steps
like time steps, pull backs, riffs, turns, etc. There is a possibility to
perform at the end of the
year recital if interested. This class is taught by Wendy Garland and is
subject to sufficient
enrollment .
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Mary E. Smith SOUTHBOROUGH Mary E. (Reidy) (Chamberlin) Smith, died
on August 25, 2009 at the Wayside House hospice in Wayland after a
long illness. She was 66 years old. She was the wife of the late Dr.
Gerald L. Smith. She leaves five children, Paul Chamberlin, MD and
wife, Maria Aristondo, of La Jolla, Calif.; Christine Chamberlin and
wife Melissa Jacks of Shrewsbury; Joseph Chamberlin and wife, Anne
Chamberlin, of Milton; Kate Chamberlin of Southborough; and Patrick
A. Smith of Boston. She also leaves a brother, Francis P. Reidy and
wife Helen, of Saugus, MA; a sister, Patricia Guthrie and husband,
Charles, of Boston, MA; and sister Kathleen McCormack and husband
Robert, of Arlington, MA. She was the daughter of the late Patrick
F. Reidy and Kathleen T. (Sullivan) Reidy. She also leaves six
grandchildren, Sean Garofalo, Lucas and Elene Chamberlin, Ava and
Katherine Jacks and Kylie Chamberlin. She also leaves dear friend
Paul Chamberlin of Shrewsbury, MA. Mary graduated from Cathedral
High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Science, Nursing
from Quinsigamond Community College. She worked as a Staff Nurse at
St. Vincents Hospital and as a blood bank nurse at the American Red
Cross in Worcester. She worked 10 years as the Nurse Manager of the
Blood Donor Program at UMass Medical Center. After retiring, Mary
devoted her time, love, zest for life, and affection to volunteer
work, travel, and doting on her family and growing brood of
grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Friday,
September 4, 2009 at 11AM at the First Parish in Framingham, 24
Vernon St., (at Framingham Center) Framingham. Relatives and friends
are kindly invited. Arrangements are entrusted to Norton Funeral
Home, (www.nortonfuneralhome.com)
53 Beech St., Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the New Beginnings Program at the Bethany Hill School, 89 Bethany
Road, Framingham (617.755.6001).
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Richard J. Egan
 EGAN,
Ambassador Richard J. Founder and Chairman Emeritus of EMC Corp. and former
United States Ambassador to Ireland, passed away Friday at his home after a
battle with lung cancer. He was 73. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of
the late Constance and Kenneth Egan. Mr. Egan rose from humble roots to
become a leader of the American technology and business sectors, founding
EMC in 1979 and turning it into a global leader in data storage software and
hardware with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. Mr. Egan resided in
Hopkinton for many years, until recently moving to Boston and Boca Raton,
Florida. After graduating in 1953 from Boston Technical High School, he
enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17, serving as a helicopter Crew
Chief during the Korean War. After returning from service, Mr. Egan received
his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1961 from Northeastern
University. He remained dedicated to Northeastern throughout his life,
serving as a Trustee for many years. The University honored him and his wife
in 1996 with the naming of The Maureen and Richard J. Egan Engineering and
Science Research Center. Mr. Egan did graduate work at MIT's Draper
Laboratory as part of the team that developed the Apollo guidance system. In
1994, Mr. Egan was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine. He was
also named New England's Master Entrepreneur of the year, and received many
other honors and awards for his business leadership and philanthropic
efforts. In 2001, Mr. Egan was appointed Ambassador to Ireland by President
George W. Bush, serving until 2003. Mr. Egan supported numerous charities
and causes throughout his lifetime, such as the Boy Scouts of America,
Children's Hospital, UMASS-Memorial Healthcare, and numerous educational
institutions. He also established the Hopkinton Technology for Education
Foundation. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Maureen
(Fitzgerald) Egan. He was the loving father of John Egan and his wife
Pamela, Michael Egan and his wife Donna, Maureen Petracca and her husband
Paul, Christopher Egan and his wife Jean, Catherine Walkey and her husband
Rod. Mr. Egan was also the devoted grandfather to 15 grandchildren and is
also survived by his sister Beverly Egan, many nieces and nephews, in-laws,
and good friends. In remembering Dick, his wife Maureen said, "I am greatly
saddened and will miss him terribly, but he'll always be with me." Family
and close friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 2
from 4-7 PM at the Orchard Barn on Country Way in Hopkinton. A public
service will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 with visitation from 4-5:30 PM at EMC
Corporation, 21 Coslin Dr., Southborough, MA. A memorial service will follow
at 5:30 PM. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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 WETLANDS
WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS
The Division of Fisheries and
Wildlife (MassWildlife) and Environmental Concern invite educators to
participate in a Wetlands Across America workshop in October. Three
workshops will be offered in late October in
Sudbury and Uxbridge. A Wonders of Wetlands (WOW!) workshop will be
offered on October 27, 2009, at the Great Meadows National Wildlife
Refuge in Sudbury. Educators who wish to offer a WOW! workshop to other
educators will want to enroll in the WOW! Facilitator’s workshop to be
held October 28, 2009, at the River Bend Farm in Uxbridge (a WOW!
workshop is a pre-requisite to the facilitator training). Finally,
educators who wish to explore the process of restoring or creating a
wetland on school grounds may sign up for The Planning of Wetlands
(POW!) workshop at River Bend Farm on October 29, 2009. Pre-registration
is required by October 13, 2009. For more information, costs, or to
register, go to
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/educators_corner.htm
or contact Pam Landry, MassWildlife Education Coordinator, at
pam.landry@state.ma.us
or at (508) 389-6310.
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Framingham Clinics and Events
September Schedule for Open Climbing in
Framingham
9/1/2009 1:00 AM
Join us at REI's Climbing Pinnacle. Whether a
veteran, beginner, or never experienced the
thrill of indoor climbing, this event is for
you!
~ Minimum Height Requirement of 42 Inches ~
Open Climbing in Framingham for September 2009
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 5&6 - CLOSED for Labor
Day Sale
Family Climb - Thursday, Sept 10 - 6:00 PM -
8:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 12&13 - 1:00 PM - 5:00
PM
Climb Like a Girl - Thursday, Sept 17 - 6:00 PM-
8:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 19&20 - 1:00 PM - 5:00
PM
Saturday Sept 26 - CLOSED for Cochituate Rail
Trail Volunteer Day
Sunday, Sept 27 - 1:00 PM - 5:00
FREE for REI Co-op members, $10 for non-members.
Not a member? A lifetime membership is only $20.
All climbers under the age of 18 must have their
parent or legal guardian present.
Minimum height: 42 inches
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Location:REI
Framingham Store at the Pinnacle
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Contact:Framingham
REI Customer Service at 508-270-6325
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Cost:FREE for
REI Co-op members, $10 for non-members.
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Registration Required?
No.
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http://www.rei.com/
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 Framingham
Clinics and Events
Basic Bike Maintenance
9/8/2009 7:00 PM
Learn how to diagnose your bike's needs to get
it ready for those long days of biking you have
ahead of you. An REI technician will go over
practical applications in regards to season long
maintenance for wheels and tires, drive train
and brakes. If you are tired of having to take
your bike into the shop every time you get a
flat, this is the class for you. FREE for REI
members; $20 for non-members. Not a member? Sign
up that day for a lifetime membership of $20.
Space is limited, so contact REI Framingham.
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Location:REI
Framingham
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Contact:REI
Framingham Customer Service at 508-270-6325
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Cost:FREE for
Members; $20 for Non-Members.
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Registration Required?
Yes. REI Framingham Customer Service at
508-270-6325
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Meals on Wheels
August 29, 2009 - The food gets set and ready to go for yesterdays Meals
on Wheels. Senator Edward M. Kennedy was a key sponsor of the bill
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A Bridge Going Bad
August 29, 2009 - The wooden railroad bridge on Northborough
Road shows nails, splintered and worn. The bridge is scheduled to be
re-inspected in October. This bridge has had a history of worn timbers
having to be replaced over the years. |
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Southborough Summer Nights
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
The Southborough Police Department would like to advise its residents of an
upcoming traffic advisory:
The Summer Nights festival will occur at Neary School on
Sunday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. with a rain
date of Monday, August 31st at the same time.
Parkerville Road will be posted "No Parking" on the east side.
There will be designated "drop off" and "pick up" areas at Lundblad Field.
There will be parking both at the Neary and Trottier school lots.
However, the access road between the schools will be closed to
through-traffic.
When exiting you will be directed to exit either via Parkerville Road or
Deerfoot Road. No cars will be allowed to enter either site until all
vehicles have exited after the fireworks have ended.
This is to ensure pedestrian safety.
Thank you for your patience and have a safe and enjoyable evening.
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