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Winter Storm Watch URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 959 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT TRACKS UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD SATURDAY...AND SHOULD PASS SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET SUNDAY MORNING. THIS COULD BECOME A MAJOR WINTER STORM FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BRINGING THE POTENTIAL FOR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO THE SOUTH COAST...CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. HEAVY SNOW IS POSSIBLE AS FAR INLAND AS HARTFORD... WORCESTER AND LAWRENCE.HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA- WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA- SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA- SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA- WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI- SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION... VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE... GLOUCESTER...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO... NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON... FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK 959 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THIS WINTER STORM WATCH INCLUDES NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND...AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. STORM TOTALS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE FROM PROVIDENCE TO BOSTON...WITH POSSIBLY AS MUCH AS 4 TO 8 INCHES FROM HARTFORD TO WORCESTER AND LAWRENCE. SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SATURDAY EVENING...AND COULD BE HEAVY AT TIMES SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY. STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE... BUT NOT YET CERTAIN. KEEP IN MIND CHANGES IN THE STORM TRACK COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT FORECAST CHANGES. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE LATEST FORECASTS...ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TRAVEL PLANS. |
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Shop Local
December 19, 2009 - Many of the local specialty shops around town are holding open house this weekend and next weekend. Why not stop by and support our local shops. Pick up a Hanukah gift, Yankee Swap gift, gift for teachers, neighbors, office workers or Christmas gift. Lots of local shopping available around Southborough such as Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop or any of the shops below.
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State Senatorial Election Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Last day to register is Wednesday, December 30, 2009 with extended hours until 8 pm. |
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holiday Hours Transfer Station closed December 24th and 25th. Open December 26th. |
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I-90 East Nighttime Ramp Closure Ted Williams Tunnel Eastbound Nighttime Lane Closure I-90 West Church Street Bridge on I-90 (MassPike) West in Newton Daytime Lane Closure I-90 (MassPike) West at Shaws in Newton Nighttime Lane Closures Congress Street (So. Boston) to I-93 and I-90 West Exit #24 to I-93 Nighttime Ramp Closures I-90 (MassPike) Tunnel near the Ted Williams Tunnel Nighttime Lane Closures On-Ramp to I-90 West from D Street Nighttime Ramp Closure MassPike Traffic Advisories Fast Lane Ramp from I-95 to I-90 East Ramp Closure I-90 (MassPike) East and West near the Prudential to Exit 24 Daytime and Nighttime Lane Closures |
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TROOP 1 SOUTHBOROUGH CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Boy Scout Troop 1 Southborough will be offering Christmas tree pickup in Southborough on January 2nd and January 9th, 2010.
The cost is $5 for small trees and $10 for larger trees. To schedule a pick up, please send an email to Troop1Trees@gmail.com or call 508-626-8015. Email or phone message must include your name, phone number, address, and date for pickup. Requests for pick up will be taken until 7 PM the day before pick up. Trees must be placed at the END of the driveway by 9 AM on the day of pick up. Please place your donation in a plastic bag clipped or taped to the top of the tree. Money should NOT be placed in the mailbox. |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Rte 495 Truck Accident
Truck crash on Interstate 495 results in one injury and diesel fuel spill December 17, 2009 - Fire and EMS personnel were dispatched to Interstate 495 southbound at the Main Street overpass at 12:52 AM after State Police reported a truck crash with fuel spill. Arriving personnel found a truck tractor had struck a guardrail in the high-speed lane, rupturing one of two fuel tanks. The other tank had a significant leak. The driver from Woonsocket had minor injuries. The four on-duty personnel attended to the injured driver and immediately began to contain the fuel spill, which was estimated to be 115 gallons. A recall of off-duty and on call personnel was sounded requesting Car 30 to respond with additional hazardous materials absorbent material. Ted's of Fayville Towing responded and assisted with the haz-mat containment. In addition to the Mass State Police, Ted's Towing, and the Dire Department, Mass Department of Transportation and Mass Department of Environmental Protection responded. A private Haz-Mat clean-up company was contracted to clean the site. Southborough Fire apparatus cleared the incident at 3:24 AM. |
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Sunday, December 20th at 3:30 PM MESSIAH SING! ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERSWith audience participationRobert P. Eaton, Artistic DirectorMalcolm Halliday, Organist Jane Leikin, soprano Christina English, mezzo Daniel Hershey, tenor David Walther, bass Christmas portion Scores available to share First Congregational Church 19 Church Rd. at Main Street, Shrewsbury Accessible to the physically challenged Suggested $5 donation For information: (978)-562-9838 or www.avmsingers.org |
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Learn to dance. Annemarie's dance centre is located in Ashland, MA, just a few miles down the road from Southborough. Quick, convenient and with professional instructors. Little Ballerinas A new session for children who are age 3 by March 1, 2010 will be running Thursday from 10:30-11:15 for 8 weeks starting January 7 $97 There is no recital for this class. After taking this class, students may enter into Annemarie's regular 3 year old program in the fall. Call office for more registration.Will make a great Holiday Gift for someone. Some of the other classes that are taught at Annemarie's dance centre are: Adult Dance Classes Interested in dancing? We have classes for the beginner through advanced level adult dancer. There is availability in the following classes. Call for more information. (508) 881 - 5109
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Real Estate Transactions and MLS listings Brought to you
by Lorraine Estella of Realty Executives, Southborough, MA
Click here to see the MLS listings for Multi-family homes in Southborough Click here to see MLS listings for Condos and Townhomes in Southborough |
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BELMONT -- Barbara Twombly, 95, of 334 Hurricane Road, died Dec. 15, 2009, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia. She was born June 4, 1914, in Mendon, Mass., to Joseph and Alice (Coffin) Taylor. She graduated from Peter's High School in Southborough, Mass. and from the Worcester School of Business Science. In 1953, she and her husband moved to Belmont, where she was active in the Belmont PTA, acting as secretary, treasurer or president at various times. She was also active in the Odd & Even Club of the Laconia Methodist Church. She also worked at the Belknap Mill for 22 years and worked part-time for Seth Keller and Contigiani's Catering. Later she was active in the Thursday Arts & Crafts Group at Sunrise Towers and served 10 years as co-chairman of the Belmont Seniors. She was also a former 20-year member of the Belmont Friendly Club and was also a member of the Laconia AARP. She attended the First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Roscoe E. Twombly, in 1980; a daughter, Judith Geldart; and a great-grandson, Dylan Ornelas. IN HER LIFE: Survivors include a son, Fred J. Twombly, and his wife, Maggie, of Belmont; two daughters, Elizabeth Austin and her husband, Gordon, of Belmont and Doris Capozzoli and her husband, Jack, of Sharon, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Foote, of Southborough, Mass.; and four nephews. SERVICES: A calling hour will be Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. in Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Spring burial will be in South Road Cemetery, Belmont. Memorials may be made to Roscoe E. Twombly Scholarship, c/o Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford 03247-7312. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements ( www.wilkinsonbeane.com). |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Lighting the Way
December 16, 2009 - An old Kerosene lantern swings from a pine tree. |
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PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED DATE Demystifying the Financial Aid Maze for College at the Southborough Public Library, Monday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Educational Consultant Judy Zodda, along with Financial Consultant Jack Wang, will bring their expertise to this information session for parents of middle and high school students. The session is free and open to the public. For more information on this or any other program at the library, or to register, call the library at 508-485-5031. |
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Southborough, MA-- The Rotary Clubs of Northborough and Southborough are
joining forces to bring a Biggest Loser to Metro-West. The idea is
similar to the television program by the same name where teams of
individuals compete to see which team can loose the largest percentage of
weight. For twelve
weeks, every Wednesday night starting on January 20, 2010 and ending April
7, 2010 teams will weigh in at the Algonquin Regional High School. Each
Wednesday, the program will begin at 6PM followed by the opportunity to
visit several information booths dedicated to fitness, nutrition and
lifestyle. At 7PM there will be a keynote speaker with a question and answer
segment. Topics will include various forms of fitness, nutrition and
lifestyle changes. The cost of the entire program is $30 per person. |
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Fire Log
Sunday 12/13/09 14:06 EMS CALL MAIN ST A28 FF WILLS FF ROACH 17:22 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES CROSSING BLVD ST and FIRMIN AV A28 FF ROACH FF WILLS E23 CAPT HUBLEY FF CRINGAN 18:56 EMS CALL CLIFFORD ST A28 FF AMENDOLA FF WILLS C30 FF ASPESI Monday 12/14/09 01:40 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES MARLBORO RD A28 FF AMENDOLA FF WILLS E23 CAPT HUBLEY FF CRINGAN FF ASPESI 09:20 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES FRAMINGHAM RD and MARLBORO RD A28 LT DANO FF NEAL C27 CAPT MAURO E23 FF ASPESI FF KANE 19:59 EMS CALL CORDAVILLE RD ASH A28 FF GOODSPEED FF ROACH |
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MEMA OFFERS PRECAUTIONS FOR EXTREME COLD WEATHER FRAMINGHAM, MA – “As we enter a period when we can expect extremely low temperatures and wind chills in the forecast, we all must take precautions to minimize the dangers presented by such severe weather,” stated Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Don Boyce. “To that end, MEMA presents these cold weather safety tips.”
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private resources during emergencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for effective response to all hazards, disasters or threats; train emergency personnel to protect the public; provide information to the citizenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses and communities to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and man made. For additional information about MEMA and Winter Weather Preparedness, go to the MEMA website at www.mass.gov/mema. |
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Christmas Bird Count
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Notice from the New England Wild Flower Society
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Sudbury Valley Trustees WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE Half Moon Meadow Brook, Boxborough Monday December 21, 7:00-8:00am If you’re an early riser, or even if you’re not, this is an outing not to be missed. On the shortest day of the year, view the winter solstice sunrise through the stone structures (allegedly Native American ceremonial stone structures) at Half Moon Meadow Brook. The sunlight bores through the stones for a magnificent viewing. It’s a beautiful way to start the winter. Registration required. SVT Members: free, Non-Members: $10 For additional information and registration, visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588. |
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December 15, 2009 - written by Linda Hubley - Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro gave an overview of the Paramedic Ambulance Staffing which most likely will change on December 31, 2009 when the current waiver terminates. Southborough has yet to be successful in getting another waiver issued. The fire chief explained that Southborough is in Region IV Emergency Medical Service Region. It is the only Worcester County town in this region. All other Worcester County towns are in Region 2. Massachusetts laws require that licensed ambulance be governed by the Department of Public Health. The three levels of EMTs for patient care are EMT- Basic which can manage oxygen, epi-pens, aspirin, basic first aid and automatic defibrillators; EMT-Intermediate can give fluid IV’s and intubation while the EMT-Paramedic level can do the cardiac monitoring, administration of several medications and specialize in life-saving skills. Part of the regulations include that patients at the paramedic level must be in a staffed ambulance of a minimum of two EMT/Paramedics. Currently Southborough is working with a temporary waiver that allows an EMT-Paramedic and an EMT-Basic to staff an ambulance. This waiver expires December 31, 2009. The history of the ambulance service in Southborough began years earlier than 1971 when the police would put you in the back of the station wagon cruiser and take the patient to the hospital. The Fire Department based ambulance service began in 1971 and through the years firefighters became trained at the EMT- Basic level under the National curriculum. In 1980’s Marlborough Hospital started at paramedic service that included Southborough and eight other communities. Southborough hired their first Firefighter/EMT Paramedic Francis Mahoney in the early 1990’s. Later in that decade several of the firefighters/EMTs were trained to the EMT-Intermediate Level. In the late 1990’s Marlborough Hospital’s paramedic service was on its way out and ceased operation in February of 2002. During this time new hires in the Southborough Fire Department were EMT-Paramedics. Southborough had to apply for the first of several staffing waivers that would allow a Paramedic and a Basic EMT to work the ambulance. More waivers were applied and received in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2008, the Department was told they would not be receiving any more waivers. Most surrounding towns, especially in Region II, are able to operate under waivers for Paramedic/Basic EMT staffing, this includes Westborough and Northborough. Beginning January 1, 2010, Southborough will have to staff the ambulance with two paramedics when transporting on that level. Southborough’s second ambulance will be left unstaffed for paramedic level calls and mutual aid will have to be called in. Staffing levels at Southborough Fire Department have two paramedics for three shifts and one on a fourth shift. That shift has a second firefighter paramedic but he is currently going through the Massachusetts Fire Academy and will not graduate until February 2010. Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf asked the Chief about staffing levels and about overtime. She emphasized the economic times and budget. Chief Mauro said he has tweaked the shifts and staffing. Both Selectmen and the Chief along with Captain Joe Hubley also president of the fire union agreed that they will have to watch the budget and all have concessions when it comes to time off and overtime to fill in any vacancies left by sick days, vacation and time off until this waiver problem is resolved. Selectmen will be authoring several letters for support of a waiver and/or the change in Medical service regions from IV to II. They will be writing to OEMS, all of the Town’s legislatures and even the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Town Administrator, Jean Kitchen, said that legislation has been filed last year and this year on behalf of the town to join Region II but so far has been unsuccessful. Captain Joe Hubley said he will lobby members of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts at their January meeting to support the Town of Southborough. |
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Toys for Tots Campaign
December 15, 2009 - If you go on tour looking for the best lights in town, don't miss the Faherty's at 3 Harris Drive. If you love their display why not bring a new, unwrapped gift and drop it off at the box on the porch. With the economic times as they are the need for toys is high. Maybe you could get a peak on the inside decorations too.
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Looking forward to Opening Day
December 15, 2009 - Work progresses at a faster pace for the new Southborough Animal Veterinary Hospital that will be located on Deerfoot Road. It will bring more space for the critters and more space for administration. There will be plenty of parking and state of the art equipment. For more information on the Southborough Animal Veterinary click here.
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Republican Candidate Visits Southborough
(contributed photo - pictured Mary Z. Connaughton, Senator Brown, and Steve Levy. December 13, 2009, Southborough, MA: The Southborough Republican Town Committee hosted an event for State Senator Scott Brown on December 13th, 2009, at the home of the Town Committee Chairman. Senator Brown, candidate for United States Senate, discussed various state and national issues, including the economy, health care, and national defense. Also attending were Mary Z. Connaughton, candidate for State Auditor (and former MassPike Board member), and Steve Levy, candidate for the 4th Middlesex seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (and current Marlborough City Council member). Senator Brown emphasized the importance of the special election scheduled for January 19th, both to the people of Massachusetts, and to the country as a whole. |
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No Hay Today
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The Northborough/Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be three years old by June 15, 2010 for a screening for possible enrollment for the 2010/2011 school year. Our program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. The screenings will take place on January 29, 2010 at both the Marion Zeh Elementary School in Northboro and the Mary Finn Elementary School in Southboro. To schedule a screening, please contact Jackie Garvey at 508-351-7048 before January 8, 2010. To receive a program brochure, please call 508-393-4378 and leave your name and address.
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Algonquin Regional High School News
Upcoming Events
12/10 APT0 Meeting, 7:00 pm,
Library 12/17 Holiday Concert - 7:30pm 12/23 Half Day - Dismissal at 10:39 12/23 Holiday Ball @Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 1/4 School Reopens
1/14 Junior Planning College Night,
7:00pm Reminder THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING! APTO Newsletter Goes all Electronic One of the goals of the APTO this year is to "Go Green." We hope to save electricity and paper and toner, as well as money and volunteer time, by offering electronic delivery of this newsletter. We will post the newsletter on the APTO web site and the school will be sending the announcement that the new newsletter is available, along with a link to the newsletter. If you have not already given the school your email address, please do so now, so you won't miss any issues of the newsletter. You will also be able to receive periodical emails from the school concerning news and school events. Send an email to: Student_Info@nsboro.k12.ma.us and include the name and grade of your child at the high school, your name, and your email address. Thank you for your participation! |
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Click the above logo for the Winter 2010 catalog of Children's classes. For General information on the Arts Center at Southborough click here. |
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The Southborough Genealogy Club's
1st Annual Business Meeting When? Thursday, December 17 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where? The Southborough Public Library Other? ● We're looking for a volunteer to bring refreshments for this meeting. (After this meeting, we're hoping to have someone to coordinate a rotating schedule for this.) If interested, please contact me via e-mail. ● The trial for footnotes.com is back up and available through the end of this month at the library. ● Russ will speak with any beginning genealogists for 15 minutes or so during this meeting if they have questions. Hope to see everyone there! |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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New Sign
December 14, 2009 - A new sign from the Southborough Open Land Foundation goes up at Kallander Woods off Boston Road. For more information on SOLF click here. |
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Spinning Wheel
December 13, 2009 - Suzanne Leeds works on yarn at the Leeds Land Farm this weekend. |
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Taking Shape
December 13, 2009 - The Southborough Recreation Department and the DPW and Recreational Facilities are currently working on building a skate rink for use by town residents at Fay Park on Central Street. |
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Southborough meetings December 14- December 18, 2009
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Click here for the new Senior Center Website Support Our Senior Centers:
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers Bumper Sticker" 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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Southborough Library Schedule
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Senior Center Activity
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Preparing for Winter Weather A winter storm in New England can range from a moderate snowfall over a few hours to a chilling Nor’easter, bringing blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow that lasts several days. People can become stranded in their automobiles or trapped at home, without utilities or other services. The aftermath of a winter storm can have an impact on a community or the entire region for days, weeks or even months. Storm effects, in New England, include large snow accumulation, extremely cold temperatures, heavy, wet snow or icing on trees and power lines, roof collapses, coastal flooding and beach erosion. Winter storms are also deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the actual storm. The major causes are automobile or other transportation accidents, exhaustion and heart attacks caused by overexertion, ‘freezing to death’ and asphyxiation from improper heating sources. House fires occur more frequently in the winter due to lack of proper safety precautions when using alternate heating sources, like unattended fires and space heaters. “As with most potential disasters, preparedness, monitoring the Media and common sense can minimize the danger to you and your family,” states Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Don Boyce. “That is why MEMA is sharing important winter safety information through the Media and the MEMA website over the next few weeks.” Areas to be covered will include the proper steps to take to prepare your family and home for the winter season, automobile and driving safety, ice safety, protecting your pets, responding to power outages, extreme temperatures, roof collapse and recovering from a winter storm. Those who already have an All-Hazard Emergency Supply Kit, as MEMA continues to recommend, are ahead of the curve. However, it is important to check your kit, to ensure it is properly stocked with enough supplies to survive on your own for at least three to five days. Now is also the time to review for Family Communication Plan. WINTER EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT Flashlight and extra batteries Portable radio or NOAA Weather Radio with extra batteries Charged cell phone First-aid kit Essential prescription medicines Non-perishable Food Manual can opener Water (one gallon per person/per day) Baby items Extra blankets and sleeping bags Fire extinguisher FAMILY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN Develop a ‘Family Emergency Communication Plan’ in case family members are separated from one another during a winter storm (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), and have a plan for getting back together. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the ‘family contact’. After a disaster, it is often easier to call long distance than across town. Also, calling outside the area will probably be easier than calling into a disaster area Make sure everyone knows the name, address and telephone number of the contact person. Sometimes an emergency could impact your neighborhood or small section of town. Decide on an alternate meeting area for family members. Be familiar with the Emergency Plans at your children’s school and your workplace. Be aware of the location your community’s potential emergency shelters and possible evacuation routes. These steps can help reassure everyone’s safety and minimize the stress associated with emergencies.
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Sports and Outdoor Activities Algonquin Regional High School
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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Over
the course of the year
state-of-the-art seed processing
equipment will be installed at
the Native Plant Center allowing
us to offer a wide selection of
difficult-to-find native seeds.
