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EEA Seeks Ideas for Reorganization, Public-Private Partnerships, and Regulatory Models Budget challenges prompt search for new ways to meet environmental goals BOSTON - The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has scheduled six “listening sessions” to take public input on options for changes in administrative structures and programs to meet environmental goals in light of budget challenges. After four rounds of spending reductions over the past two fiscal years and in anticipation of an equally challenging budget for next year, Governor Deval Patrick has instructed his Cabinet Secretaries to present him with options for departmental reorganization and consolidation, streamlined operations and procedures, and new models for doing the public’s business. In response to this directive, EEA Secretary Ian Bowles has named teams of EEA and department officials to explore three areas: · Public-Private Partnerships – Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Rick Sullivan and EEA Senior Advisor and Counsel Christian Scorzoni o Is there potential for greater sharing of responsibility for the management and operation of DCR properties with other public and private entities in a way that preserves and enhances opportunity for active, outdoor recreation by the public? · New Regulatory Models – Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Laurie Burt and EEA General Counsel Ken Kimmell o DEP has had great success with its 21E hazardous waste program, which relies on private waste site clean-up by licensed professionals, with DEP audits ensuring quality of results. Are there other ways to achieve environmental results by innovative means? · Reorganization/Consolidation of State Agencies – EEA Undersecretary for Environment Philip Griffiths and Assistant Secretary for Policy David Cash o Could EEA and its agencies be reconfigured to consolidate resources, clarify missions, and reduce duplication of effort? “Governor Patrick and I have worked hard with EEA agencies to manage our budgetary challenges to date so as to have the least impact on our environmental mission,” said Secretary Bowles. “But the time has come to think bigger. In that, we need the help of everyone who cares about our parks, beaches, rivers, streams, and forests.” The EEA teams responsible for developing options for Secretary Bowles and Governor Patrick to consider in each of these areas are soliciting ideas and input from the public over the coming month. The schedule for public listening sessions is as follows: Public Private Partnerships · Tues., Nov. 17, 4-6 p.m., 100 Cambridge St., Boston, 2nd floor Conference Room A-B-C · Wed., Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m., Governor’s Western Mass. Office, 436 Dwight St., Springfield, Hearing Room New Regulatory Models · Tues., Nov. 17, 4-6 p.m., DEP office, 617 Main Street, Worcester · Fri., Nov. 20, 12 noon-2 p.m., DEP Office, 1 Winter Street, Boston, Washington Street Conference Room 2nd floor Reorganization/Consolidation · Mon., Nov. 16, 4-6 p.m., DAR Amherst Office, 101 University Drive, Amherst, Main Conference Room · Thurs., Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m., 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, 2nd floor, Conference Room B In addition, written comments may be submitted by mail to EEA Budget Reform Teams, 100 Cambridge St. Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114 or by email to the following addresses: |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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The Veterans Day observance will be
held this Wednesday - November 11th at the All Wars Memorial. Veterans are asked to meet at the American Legion / VFW Headquarters at the Community House by 1030. We will form up and march to the All Wars Memorial by 1045. The Veterans Day Observance will begin at 1100. All citizens of Southborough are welcomed to join us in honoring our Veterans. Steve Whynot John Wilson |
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Scouting for Food bags
will be picked up this Saturday morning -11/14/09 - at 9AM. Thanks for your
help
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Southborough Gardeners annual Guest Day
will present "Festive Flowers for the Holidays" with Mary Huntoon on
Thursday, November 12th at 10:00AM at Pilgrim Church, Southborough. Tickets
$5.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Adults only please. Holiday
boutique, refreshments and raffles of all the floral designs. This event is
a fundraiser and proceeds will be used for the beautification of
Southborough. *Mary B. Huntoon is an award winning floral designer who is also a master judge in the National Garden Clubs, In and a Judge in the Garden Club of America, Inc. Her presentations are custom-tailored to the group and include lectures and demonstration. The goals of the presentations are enjoyment and entertainment, along with an increased love and knowledge of floral design. |
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4-H Livestock Meeting
November 10, 2009 - The Southborough 4-H Heritage Breed club will meet this Sunday at 11:00 am at Breakneck Hill Farm. |
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A Day to Thank Our Veterans
This Veteran’s Day, take a moment to reflect on our daily freedoms and remember the men and women willing sacrifice everything to protect them. Today we’re reminded that the American ideals we celebrate on the 4th of July are only possible because of those who risk all to defend them. One of the most important ways to thank our veterans is by providing support and opportunity when they return home. As a member of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, I was proud to represent our district and join my colleagues last week to pass legislation to do just that. The legislation will create opportunity for returning veterans by giving disabled veteran-owned businesses a leg up in competing for state contracts. It will make some military training transferable for state certification requirements. The legislation also creates a Commonwealth Medal of Liberty to honor Massachusetts service members killed in action. There is plenty of work to be done to fulfill our duty to veterans, but this legislation is an important step forward. Its passage honors Massachusetts veterans of every generation. From the war of our independence to today’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Commonwealth’s soldiers have answered the call to protect us and our liberties. They and their families continue to make enormous sacrifices on our behalf and today we express our gratitude and our thanks. State Representative Carolyn Dykema represents the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway (pct. 1), Southborough (pct. 2 & 3) and Westborough (pct. 2). |
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Sudbury Valley Trustees and the Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge host a Nature Artists Reception On Sunday November, SVT and FARNWR hosted a reception entitled “Discovering Echoes of a Place: Studies in Landscape and Still Life Painting” of artists from the Metrowest area. These nature inspired watercolor paintings were on display at the barn at SVT’s Wolbach Farm. Cecilia Sharma of Sudbury is the teacher of all the students, running workshops is Sudbury, Wayland, and Wellesley. With over 50 watercolor paintings on display, guests were shown a number of artistic views of the beauty of this region. The beautiful weather brought out a great number of people. All the food and beverage were provided by the artists. Sudbury Valley Trustees is a regional land trust that conserves land and protects wildlife habitat. Currently, SVT is responsible for the protection and care of over 100 properties totaling 3,600 acres of diverse conservation lands that include wetlands, sensitive habitats, trails and other open spaces including major sanctuaries. The Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization established to work with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the refuge's valuable resources for future generations of wildlife and humans through stewardship and education.
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School No Events Scheduled |
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| Over the past years Recreation has been able to lend out 3 white sandwich boards to various groups in Town that helped with advertising. We are now down to 1 board. Any assistance in helping to get the boards back to the Rec office would be greatly appreciated. They can be dropped off and left outside the Recreation building on Highland Street. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 November 8, 2009 - Recently I questioned myself why it was necessary to put my thoughts about Veterans Day in writing and did it really make any difference whether or not I sent my message. Then I stepped back to put it all back into perspective. Two young pilots from Massachusetts and their crews killed in the air over Afghanistan. Thirteen soldiers and civilians at Ft. Hood whose lives were taken on their home soil. Seven members of a Coast Guard helicopter lost off the coast of California during a training evolution. The commissioning crew of the USS New York ( LPD-21) who have the honor to serve aboard and feel the bow cut through the waves – A bow made of the steel from the Twin Towers. Those who wear the uniform of our country put their lives on the line 24-7-365. Those who wear the uniform of our country carry on the tradition, honor and pride of the men and women who went before. Make note, those serving today were not drafted. They volunteered. They entered the service of their choice in order to better themselves and this world and they swore the same allegiance to this country to “defend it – against all enemies – foreign and domestic” as those who have gone before them. So as I have in the past, I ask each of you to take time on this Wednesday November 11th 2009, to remember our Veterans and to thank a Veteran for their service. Keep in your thoughts, those serving at this very moment. Feel in your heart the pain of those families that have lost a loved one. Remember those who are recovering from their wounds physically and emotionally at home and at Veteran Hospitals around this nation or sadly even in the streets of our nation. This day isn’t about half price sales; advertisements announcing special video game releases or a buy one get one free slogan. It isn’t just about a day off from school.. It is about honoring the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - The end of the War to end all Wars. Sadly, we know all to well that hasn’t happened. It is about honoring the sacrifices of those who have defended this country in our past and those who serve our country today. Thank a Veteran. Shake their hand. Welcome them home. Express your appreciation for a job well done with a simple “Thank you for your service” Remember this Veterans Day
Steve Whynot |
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The Veterans Day observance will be
held this Wednesday - November 11th at the All Wars Memorial. Veterans are asked to meet at the American Legion / VFW Headquarters at the Community House by 1030. We will form up and march to the All Wars Memorial by 1045. The Veterans Day Observance will begin at 1100. All citizens of Southborough are welcomed to join us in honoring our Veterans. Steve Whynot John Wilson |
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Police Chief Interviews
Following the conclusion of interviews of the four finalists, there will be a public comment period at 8:30 p.m. During the public comment period, members of public may make comments to assist the Board in its decision making, but no questions will be asked directly to any of the finalists.
The Board will make an appointment of
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Fire Log Sunday 11/01/09 10:10 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL MARLBORO RD E22 LT SADOWSKI FF HOGAN 12:17 EMS CALL CONSTITUTION DR A28 LT SADOWSKI FF KANE C30 FF FRANKS 20:42 EMS CALL CENTRAL ST A28 LT SADOWSKI FF RICE C30 FF KANE 22:37 EMS CALL BOSTON RD A28 FF RICE FF KANE E22 LT SADOWSKI FF FRANKS Monday 11/02/09 06:31 VEHICLE ACCIDENT TURNPIKE RD and WOODLAND RD A28 FF RICE FF KANE E23 LT SADOWSKI FF FRANKS 08:32 EMS CALL MARLBORO RD A28 FF PIERCE FF KANE C30 LT SADOWSKI 18:11 SPRINKLER ACT. DUE TO MALFUNC. ST MARTIN DR E22 CAPT MAURO FF AMENDOLA E23 FF FRANKS FF PIERCE 20:46 EMS CALL WINTER ST A28 FF FRANKS FF PIERCE E23 CAPT MAURO FF AMENDOLA FF HOGAN |
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Southborough meetings November 9 - November 13, 2009
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Click here for the new Senior Center Website Saturday November 14th 9:00am to 2:00pm Baked goods can be dropped off on Friday, November 13th. Mark your calendar’s for the Annual Autumn Fair. Our volunteer’s are working very hard putting this fair together. We are still accepting donations for the white elephant table. Come see what will be available:
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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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School No Events Scheduled |
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your schedule finds you working, doing errands or enjoying a day with
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Final
interviews for Police Chief have been scheduled for
Monday, November 16, 2009, starting at 6:30 p.m. in
the McAuliffe Hearing Room. They will be open to
the public and televised for cable access.
If
you have a parent or other family member
who has Alzheimer's, it is important to
remember that the diagnosis not only
affects you, but your children as well.
Adults have the ability and capacity to
understand the disease process and what
to expect. This knowledge needs to be
passed along to the children of the
family. Children may not understand what
exactly is happening with their loved
one, but they notice the changes. It is
important to talk to your kids and help
them understand Alzheimer's disease in
an age appropriate way.
