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 March 7 - March 13, 2010

March 13, 2010 - Southboro holds many old farm relics in fields and woods.  (Southborough News photo)

March 13, 2010 - A quiet day at the Millpond.  (Southborough News photo)

SPRING 2010 Soccer

Registration

In-town players: U5–U8 (entering kindergarten through grade 2)

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT

WWW.SOUTHBOROSOCCER.ORG

SYSA is running a U5/PreK program

for any child turning 5 by August 31, 2010.

You can only register on line!

Register NOW!

We accept MasterCard/Visa/American Express and checks.

It is fast and easy - your online receipt is your

confirmation.

You can only register online!

If you have any registration questions contact:

Ellen Faherty, SYSA registrar, at bookegf@aol.com

Please Note:

� SYSA requires a copy of a birth certificate for all first time players.

Please mail to PO box 132, Southborough, MA 01772

� Please See Web site WWW.SOUTHBOROSOCCER.ORG for

registration instructions and child and team placement policies.

Fee Schedule U5 to U8 $90

$5 discount each additional child

Please note that the above fee includes $15 per player Southborough Recreation User Fee

Late fee of $25 applies after June 18, 2005 for U9 (3rd grade) through U14 players .

Uniforms can also be purchased online. Go to

WWW.SOUTHBOROSOCCER.ORG and click uniforms for more

information.

The Scoop Café:

Sal Giorlandino will be running for re-election for Selectman.  Chuck Connors will not seek re-election for Planning board.  Meanwhile, Town Planner Vera Kolias has taken on a new job with the Central MA Regional Planning Commission and will end her career with Southborough April 15, 2010.

The Southborough Veterinary Hospital has moved into their new facility at 78 Deerfoot Road from their old location on Marlboro Road.

Southborough and Northborough continue to battle about how to split the state’s re-imbursement for Algonquin Regional High School construction.

Southborough and the Southborough Cultural Arts have been given to May 2010 to figure out a way to assist with funding of utilities at the South Union School which houses both the Art Center of Southborough and the Southborough Recreation Department.  They will go before selectmen in May.

Northborough Southborough Schools

3/23:  Parent Technology Workshop:  Internet Skills in the 21st Century.  Pre-registration is required

3/25, 26, and 27:  Musical Production:  Guys and Dolls  ARHS  7:00pm

3/26:  Town Spelling Bee  Trottier Middle School  7:00-8:30pm

4/1: Professional Development Day - No school for Students

4/2:  Good Friday - No school

4/19-23:  April Vacation

Programs and Events on March 13, 2010

Noodling Around

March 13, 2010   |  10:00 am   -  Celebrate National Noodle Month as you use colorful ziti pasta to create a beautiful necklace or bracelet.

Spin Art

March 13, 2010   |  2:00 pm   -    A drip, a line, a splatter—experiment with color! See how paint and physics interact in this dizzying special

Programs and Events on March 14, 2010

Noodling Around

March 14, 2010   |  10:00 am   -  Celebrate National Noodle Month as you use colorful ziti pasta to create a beautiful necklace or bracelet.

Pi Day!

March 14, 2010   |  1:59 pm   -  Celebrate 3.14, also know as “Pi Day”. Measure circles from quarters to hula hoops and discover for yourself the fascinating concept of Pi. Try other circular activities and solve fun math puzzlers.

The Discovery Museum

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

 (Southborough News photo) March 12, 2010 - Joe completes a work project at the transfer station earlier this week.

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March 12, 2010 It will be hard to find dry sunny weather this weekend.  

Sudbury River, Cordaville Millpond  (Southborough News photo)

Flood Watch In effect from Saturday evening through Sunday Evening,
The NWS in taunton has issued a
Flood watch for portions of Massachusetts and southern new hampshire, Including The Following areas, In Massachusetts, central middlesex ma, Eastern Essex Ma, Eastern Franklin ma, Eastern Hampden Ma, Eastern Hampshire Ma, Eastern norfolk ma, Eastern Plymouth Ma, Northern Bristol Ma, northern middlesex ma, Northern Worcester Ma, Southeast middlesex ma, Southern Bristol Ma, Southern Plymouth Ma, southern worcester ma, Suffolk Ma, Western Essex Ma, western franklin ma, Western Hampden Ma, Western Hampshire ma, Western Norfolk Ma and western plymouth ma. In southern New Hampshire, Cheshire Nh, Eastern Hillsborough Nh and western and central hillsborough nh.
From Saturday evening through Sunday evening
Steady rain will overspread Massachusetts and southern new hampshire Saturday, And Continue Through much of this weekend. Rainfall totals from Saturday and Saturday night of 2 to 4 inches are possible. More rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday.
Urban and poor-drainage flooding will likely make some flood prone roadways impassable. Small streams and rivers will likely respond strongly as well, And Could Exceed bank-full levels. In addition, Due To The saturated grounds, Basement Flooding Could be experienced.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through sunday morning,
The NWS in taunton has issued a high wind watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Strong east to northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are likely to develop Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. However, there is potential for stronger wind gusts up to 60 mph across portions of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A high wind watch means the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop in the mentioned areas. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power lines as well as causing property damage. If a high wind warning is issued, stay inside and away from windows.

 

IT IS TIME FOR

Neary Book Week

Sponsored by Neary SOS

Monday, March 15th - Thursday, March 18^th

Book Fair Hours:

8:00AM – 3:30PM Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

8:00AM - 8:00PM Wednesday (open during the Ice Cream Social)

Featuring visits from:

~Carlyn Beccia~ Illustrator ~ Monday, March 15th

~Jacqueline Davies~ Author ~ Tuesday, March 16th

~Cynthia Lord~ Author ~ Wednesday, March 17th

~”Big Joe the Storyteller”~ Joe Pagliuca ~ Thursday, March 18th

Dear Parents,

Your child’s class will be visiting the Book Fair twice during school hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of Book Week.  Any purchases are completely optional, but to make the Book Fair successful, we have compiled some helpful information:

• If you plan on letting your child make a purchase, please send your child into school with cash or a blank check (made payable to Barnes & Noble with an amount limit written in the memo section).  Please leave the spaces for the purchase amount blank. The Barnes & Noble representatives at the bookfair will fill in the exact amount of your child's purchase. We cannot accept checks prewritten for the incorrect amount. Please don’t forget our state sales tax of 6.25%!!

• As there will be a limited supply of certain books, we are not allowed to hold any books nor will Barnes & Noble be ordering additional copies.

• Any books you wish to have signed by an author or illustrator should be purchased early in the week to avoid disappointment.

• Friends, and family members, and supporters of the Neary School can now participate in the Book Fair even if they do not live in the area! Barnes & Noble now offers an Online Book Fair shopping option through a special link at the Barnes & Noble website.  Supporters simply log on to www.bn.com/mybookfair, select their purchases, and enter Bookfair ID #10139194 on the checkout screen. (NOTE: This Bookfair ID number must be entered on the checkout screen in order for the Neary School to receive a percentage of the sale.)  All online purchases made in this manner from Monday, March 15^th through Tuesday, March 23^rd will be included in the Book Fair sales. 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Rachel Zides at 508-485-3798 or rzides@verizon.net.

2010 BOOK WEEK: March 15-18

MONDAY (3/15): Carlyn Beccia-Author/illustrator  Carlyn is from Lynnfield, MA and graduated from UMass in 1995.  She has combined an interest in history and using research to separate fact from fiction in her two recent picture books The Raucous Royals (how rumors get started) and Who Put the B in Ballyhoo? (a circus poster alphabet.)  She was also a Golden Kite honor recipient for picture book illustration.

TUESDAY (3/16): Jacqueline Davies-Author: One of the most popular books from this year’s Mass. Children’s Book Award is The Lemonade War by Ms. Davies about a brother and sister who want to see who first can make $100 selling lemonade.  She is also the author ofthe highly acclaimed picture book biography  The Boy Who Drew Birds (about John James Audubon), and recently wrote a picture book about the first US census in 1790: Tricking the Tallyman.  Jacqueline is from Needham Heights.

WEDNESDAY (3/17): Cynthia Lord-Author:  We are thrilled to be able to welcome a recent Newbery award winning author for Book Week this year.  Cynthia Lord’s Rules has been praised as a “heartwarming”  “engaging” and convincing portrait of an older sister struggling to find a balance in her life with an autistic younger brother.  Ms. Lord lives in coastal Maine and is the mother of an autistic son.

THURSDAY (3/18): “Big Joe”-Storyteller: According to his website, “Big Joe” (Pagliuca) from Brighton, MA., has been a professional storyteller for 10 years and has performed over 8600 times (the highlight was entertaining the children of the 2004 Red Sox.)  Using puppets and props, “Big Joe” has a repertoire of over 500 stories.   

To check out the websites of each of our guests, please find the “Subject Area Specialists” link from the Neary Website.

Thank you to Neary SOS for sponsoring and organizing our Book Week and Book Fair.  Neary School is unique in the state for providing this program to our students and staff each year for over twenty years!

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

March 11, 2010 - The monument to the American Civil War 15th Massachusetts Regiment sits as a reminder in Antietam National Battlefield of the Worcester County men that marched to war to fight in Maryland.  It was quite the hike to find this monument as it is not actually located in the proximity of the other monuments in the "west woods".  You have to walk through the field and some trees and out by a highway to locate this monument.  Southborough sent 198 men to war during this time. (Southborough News photo)   For more information on the 15th Massachusetts click here.

Marlborough Hospital Announces New Director of Development

Marlborough, MA, (March 11, 2010) -John Polanowicz, president and CEO of Marlborough Hospital has announced that Ellen C. Carlucci has been named the director of development for the organization.

Prior to joining Marlborough Hospital, Carlucci was with the American Heart Association (AHA) where she was responsible for managing several large-scale fundraisers including the AHA Central Massachusetts Heart Ball and Heart Walk. Previous to her position with the AHA, Ms. Carlucci worked in health care and corporate wellness for the past 15 years as well as fundraising and development for organizations in the health care, not-for-profit and educational areas.

She is a member of the Northborough-Southborough Music Association, Algonquin Boosters Club and a volunteer educator for St. Rose of Lima. Ms. Carlucci is a resident of Northborough.

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

March 10, 2010 - Patrons enjoy the delicious pancake breakfast that Boy Scout Troop 1 has been serving for numerous years.

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

March 10, 2010 - Nomar comes back to the Sox.  Nomar Garciaparra came back to the Boston Red Sox and signed a one day contract so that he could retire as a Boston Red Sox player.  Nomar was brought up through the Boston Red Sox Farm teams and played for several years at shortstop before being traded in 2004. Click here for more information.

March 9, 2010 - Mom and daughter enjoy some of the best days of this winter.

March 9, 2010 -

March 9, 2010 - This antique pickup truck sits awaiting its driver on Main Street earlier this weekend.

March 9, 2010 - The Harper's Ferry Armory, Fire Station sits at the confluence of the Shenandoah River and the Potomac River.  The Armory was the setting for the battle and capture of Abolitionist John Brown.  A contingent of Marlborough Civil War troops removed the bell to Marlborough MA after receiving orders to clear the building and town of anything valuable.  The John Brown Bell sits in a stone tower near the intersection of Main Street and Route 85.  Harper's Ferry has since been made into one of our National Parks. (Southborough News photo)

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

ALGONQUIN TRACK & FIELD CAMP

CHOICE OF 2 WEEKS

MONDAY JUNE 14 - FRIDAY JUNE 18

5:00 – 8:00 PM

OR MONDAY JUNE 21 - FRIDAY JUNE 25

 5:00 - 8:00 PM

BOYS & GIRLS

 AGES 6 - 14

 REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY

MAY 28, 2010

ARHS TRACK & FIELD CAMP

ONE CHILD PER APPLICATION

Parent’s Last Name: ____________________________         Parent’s First Name: __________________________

Mailing Address: ________________________________    City: _______________________  Zip Code: ________

Home Phone: (_____)  ____________ Cell # (______)  _________________  E-Mail address:  _________________________

Athlete’s Last Name: ___________________________          Athlete’s First Name: ___________________________

Date of Birth: _______ -________ -_______                              Gender:  M / F

Choice of week:    1__________    2 _FULL______   T-SHIRT SIZE;  YOUTH      M        L     ADULT   S       M       L        XL  

Cost for week        $95 – 1^st child                      $85 – 2^nd child                      $75 – 3^rd child                      Family Max  -$255

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 28, 2010

Make checks payable to: Algonquin Track Booster Club

Mail to:  ARHS Track Booster Club

C/O Coach Boschetto

58 Pinehurst Ave.

Auburn, MA. 01501

 Yes _____   No  _____

All groups are set up by date of birth. There will be no changing of groups.

Medical Treatment Authorization

I hereby authorize the staff of Algonquin T& F Camp

to provide medical care that includes routine medical

treatment as necessary to my minor son/daughter.

Signature: _____________________________    Date ___________

Physical conditions that the staff should be aware of

(allergies, recurring illnesses, disabilities, chronic

illnesses, etc.)  ______________________________________________________________________________

Name of family physician: 

______________________________  Phone no.  ______________

Please indicate   HMO       PPO

Insurance company name and address __________________________________

City _____________________________                    State _____                           Zip __________

Policy subscribers name:  ____________________________

Emergency contact name _____________________________              Phone No.: _____________

Camp Staff:                    Andy Boschetto:

Head Track Coach Algonquin H. S.

Defensive Coordinator; Leominster Razorbacks, Semi-pro Football

Certified: Bigger Faster Stronger; Certified Throws Coach

Ken Morin

Sprint, Hurdle, & Relay Coach Algonquin H.S.

Head Soccer Coach - Algonquin H.S.

Certified: Bigger, Faster, Stronger

Ray Lachance

Former Jumps Coach A. R. H. S.

Staff includes track coaches, past and present members of the Algonquin Track team.

ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP CAMPERS ON THE TRACK.

For more info call:                   Coach Andy Boschetto:  (508)832-8580 

Cell# (617) 571-9517

e-mail  abcoach@verizon.net

Coach Ken Morin:         (508) 460-8993

                                    Cell#  (774) 248-5266

Coach Ray LaChance:   (508) 869-3310

Cell#   (508) 439-3162

DAILY SCHEDULE:

Please have campers arrive by 4:45 each night

Monday thru Thursday        5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.        Warm-up and stretch

5:35 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.   22 minute stations including: throwing, jumping, running, and hurdling

7:40 p.m. -8:00 p.m.    Cool down and stretch.

There are 10 events in total.    An athlete will do 5 on Mon. & Weds. The other 5 on Tues. & Thurs.

Friday:       5:00 p. m. - 5:30 p. m.             Warm-up and stretch

5:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.             TRACK MEET        (All athletes will compete in the events)

8:00 p. m.        Award Ceremony DEMONSTRATION BY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES         

CAMP WILL BE HELD AT ALGONQUIN HIGH SCHOOL

79 BARTLETT ST.

NORTHBORO, MA. 01532

Local soldier graduates from OSUT training at Ft. Benning, GA

Southborough – Army infantryman Pvt. Matthew W. Deschamps graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) on February 26, 2010 at Ft. Benning, GA. OSUT is a combination of Basic Combat Training and Advances Individual Training. During the fourteen week training period, the private received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. As an infantryman, he will supervise, lead, or serve as a member of an infantry activity that employs individual or crew served weapons in support of offensive and defensive combat operations. During his training Pvt. Deschamps earned the expert ranking in rifle marksmanship, and was awarded the blue Infantry shoulder cord, the Army Service ribbon and the National Defense Service medal. Pvt. Deschamps has been assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, TX where he will continue his training.

He is the son of Ann & Tim Deschamps of Southborough, and is a 2009 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School.
 

AUDITION NOTICE

The Southborough Players presents in conjunction with the internationally acclaimed Missoula Children’s Theatre “The Pied Pier”

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “The Pied Piper” will be held on Monday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m. at Margaret A. Neary Elementary School, located at 57 Parkerville Road in Southborough.

There are roles for students Kindergarten through grade 12.  Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the Shows with the MCT Tour Actor/Director.  There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play.

Audition Details: Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition. This is a group audition – no advance preparation is necessary. Students should just be ready to come and have a good time!  All who are cast will be required to pay a $65 participation fee at the conclusion of the auditions.  This fee will help with production costs and include five scheduled theatre workshops to be presented by the tour directors from MCT.  A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the end of the audition. All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances.

Rehearsal Details: Rehearsals will be every day from 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Neary Elementary School.  Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role.  Cast members scheduled for the full 4 ½ hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, dinner or snack. 

Show Details:  “The Pied Piper” will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Trottier Middle School, located at 49 Parkerville Road in Southborough.  The students in the cast will be called for dress rehearsal before the performance that day.  All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances.

About the Presenters: The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana.  This coming year more than 65,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers!  The residency in Southborough is made possible by The Southborough Players, who have been offering quality community theatre in the Metrowest area for more than 40 years. Tania Saunders, a director for MCT, is an alumnus of Southborough Players.

March 8, 2010 - Enjoying the break in the weather.

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

March 7, 2010 - It seems as though it's been a long cold winter but the Skunk Cabbage in the swamps has started to poke through. (Southborough News photo)

March 7, 2010 - Troop 1 Scouts sell pancake breakfast tickets and raffle tickets yesterday at the Transfer Station.  The breakfast was held earlier this morning.  (Southborough News photo)

The Long Walk

March 7, 2010 - This sign says it all.  It's a long walk toward Maine from Harper's Ferry, West VA.  This photo shows the rail line, tunnel and Appalachian trail crossing the Potomac River (on left under railroad bridge) from West Virginia into Maryland.  The Shenandoah River (on the right) empties into the Potomac at this point.  (Southborough News photo)

Moved

March 7, 2010 - An earlier photo of work in progress for the new Southborough Veterinary Hospital.  The major portion of work has been completed and Veterinarians Dr. Ogden and Dr. Westphal have moved their practice from Marlborough Road, Southborough to the new vet clinic at 78 Deerfoot Road.  Click here for more information.

Southborough meetings

March 8 -  March 12, 2010

Southborough Library

The Library has a great new website:  Click here

For the March Calendar with Reminders click here

Senior Center Activities

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Algonquin Regional High School

Monday Mar. 15
				SPRING SPORTS BEGIN

No Events Scheduled

 March 7, 2010 - Northborough-Southborough Girls LAX kicked off its season this weekend.  St. Mark's graciously allows the boys and girls LAX programs to use its "Cage" to begin practices before the fields are ready.