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March 21, 2010 - March 27, 2010 |
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Chief Jane Moran
March 26, 2010 - More photos from Tuesday Night swearing
in ceremony of Chief Jane Moran.
(The error in the photo matchups has now been fixed. I
have been in Maryland for the last five weeks on training and remote desktop
publishing the website. The majority of the nights have been fine,
however tonight a glitch where the photos and the names of the photos did
not match correctly on the server therefore bringing up older photos.
Figures it's my last night down here. Sorry for the problem)
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Every Body Balance will be at the Finn School
March Madness Run this Saturday, March 27, 2010. Come check out what
they offer! Indoor/Outdoor Boot Camp will begin May 1st at 8:30 AM.
Call or email for more information or to register. There are only two
more Sunday classes for the current Boot Camp. Drop in or call.
Classes are 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Lots more offered at Every Body
Balance. Click the above tab to find out all the classes and times.
Every Body Balance is located at 155 Boston Road between Southboro Auto Tech
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Annual Town Report
AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL TOWN REPORT FOR 2009
and
ANNUAL TOWN
MEETING WARRANT
The Annual
Town Report for 2009 and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 12, 2010
will be available Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Southborough Library (25
Main Street), Southborough Town House (17 Common Street), Southborough
Police Station (19 Main Street), and the Southborough Transfer Station
(Cordaville Road, Route 85 south).
Please
remember that the Town House closes at NOON on Fridays.
Annual Town Warrant for
April 12, 2010
Special Town Meeting
Warrant for April 12, 2010
Annual Town
Report
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TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
MAY 10, 2010
| MODERATOR 1 YEAR
Vote for 1 |
| David A. Coombs, 61
Deerfoot Rd., Candidate for Re-election |
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| BOARD OF
SELECTMEN 3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Salvatore M.
Giorlandino, 7 Summit Rd., Candidate for Re-election |
| John F. Rooney, III,
35 Edgewood Road |
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| BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS of TRUST FUNDS 3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Nicolas A. McCoy, 10
Jericho Hill Rd., Candidate for Re-election |
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| BOARD OF
ASSESSORS 3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Shirley A. Bator, 83
William Onthank Ln, Candidate for Re-Election |
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| BOARD OF HEALTH 3
YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Desheng Wang, 151
Main St. |
| Mary Lou Woodford,
18 Bigelow Rd. |
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| BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LIBRARY 3 YEARS Vote for not more than 2 |
| Marguerite H.
Landry, 134 Deerfoot Rd. |
| Richard J. Wallace,
18 Clifford Rd. |
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| BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LIBRARY 2 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Beth A. Rosenbloom,
5 Strawberry Hill Rd. |
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| SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Deborah S. Keefe,
180 Parkerville Rd. |
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NORTHBOROUGH-SOUTHBOROUGH REGIONAL |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE 3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Southborough
Candidate |
| Daniel L. Kolenda, 7
Blendon Woods Dr. |
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NORTHBOROUGH-SOUTHBOROUGH REGIONAL |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE 3 YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Northborough
Candidate |
| Joan G. Frank, 420
Whitney St., Candidate for Re-Election |
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| PLANNING BOARD 5
YEARS Vote for 1 |
| Lisa M. Braccio, 13
Oregon Rd. |
| Paul M. Cimino, 3
Austin Kelly Ln. |
| Andrew S. Mills, 2
MacNeill Dr. |
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| SOUTHBOROUGH
HOUSING AUTHORITY 5 YEARS Vote for 1 |
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Framingham
- New England Wild Flower Society is
seeking volunteers
to help with the Sudbury-Assabet-Concord River Watershed Cooperative
Invasive Species Management Association (CISMA)’s EARLY DETECTION
INVASIVE PLANT SURVEYS.
The goal of
the project is to develop a prioritized list of invasive plant
populations for management by means of documentation, mapping, and
control of early detection invasives plants that are just starting to
enter the Sudbury-Assabet-Concord (SUASCO) River watershed area.
CISMA AND NEW
ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY NEED YOUR HELP IN STOPPING THESE INVASIVE
SPECIES BEFORE
THEY BECOME
WIDESPREAD AND UNCONTROLLABLE!
Volunteers receive one day of training in early detection invasive
surveys, then are assigned to survey for the target species. The training
sessions run from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and include a powerpoint
presentation on the early detection species with a discussion of their
identification, habitats, impacts, and control. The rest of the morning
includes a discussion of survey and documentation methods, locations,
use of GPS, and how/where to report findings. The afternoon training is
primarily in the field, doing practice surveys and documentation. CISMA plans
to start controlling some of the populations within this field season.
After the training
session, volunteers are assigned to specific sites in their hometowns
(and further afield, if they prefer) to look for the invasive plant
species listed below. CISMA plans to survey in each of the watershed’s
36 towns.
To volunteer for the
training and survey work, please contact Ted Elliman, Vegetation
Management Coordinator for New England Wild Flower Society at
telliman@newenglandwild.org,
or by phone at 508-877-7630 x 3203.
Four CISMA
training dates have been set. Volunteers can choose any one of the
sessions. They are:
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Saturday, May 15 - Southborough Fire Station, 21 Main Street
Southborough, 01772
Saturday, May 22 - Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir
Hill Road, Sudbury 01776
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Sunday, May 23 - Bedford Town Hall,
10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730
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Saturday June 5 -
Bolton Town Library, 738 Main Street, Bolton 01740
The eleven
early detection species that are the targets of the CISMA survey, taken
from the Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group list, are:
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Flowering Rush (Butomus
umbellatus)
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Giant
Hogweed (Heracleum
mantegazzianum)
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Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium
vimineum)
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Kudzu (Pureraria
montana)
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Mile-a-minute vine (Polygonum
perfoliatum)
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Reed
mannagrass (Glyceria maxima)
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Tansy
ragwort/ stinking willie (Senecio
jacobaea)
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Brazilian waterweed (Egeria
densa)
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Great
yellowcress (Rorippa amphibia)
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Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
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Parrot-feather (Myriophyllum
aquaticum)
This is an
extremely important project for the 36 towns which comprise the
Sudbury-Assabet-Concord River watershed area. It is most important that
these invasive plants populations be documented, then removed to protect
our native plant populations and their habitats.
All
volunteers under 18 must have a permission form signed by a parent or
guardian. Contact Ted Elliman via email for a copy at
telliman@newenglandwild.org
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Gulbankian Farms Garden Center & Florist
Shop
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Spring fever? Cheerful tulips will
brighten anyone's day. We have a
wonderful offering of Easter and
Passover flowers, potted plants and our
super fresh cut flowers.
Order today - online, by phone, or
in person!
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Gulbankian Farms Garden
Center & Florist Shop
40 Mt.
Vickery Rd. Southborough, MA 01772
Tel: 508-485-8979
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Saturday Mar. 27
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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**Scrimmage - Vs South Hadley |
9/11
Field in |
12:00PM
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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SCRIMMAGE WITH LASALLE RI/CONCORD CARLISLE |
9/11
Field in |
2:00PM
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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Sudbury
Valley Trustees
Walk
to Marble Farm, Maynard
Saturday April 17, 10:00am-Noon
Shortly after 1704 Joseph Marble relocated from Andover to
Sudbury
to take up farming. His descendants owned the farm until 1924. The talk
will be on the history of the descendants who lived at the site,
followed by a walk to the site to see the still-standing stone
foundation and walls.
Registration required. Maynard Residents and SVT Members: Free,
Non-Members: $10
For additional
information and registration, visit
www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.Sudbury
Valley Trustees is a regional land trust that conserves land and
protects wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury river
basin for the benefit of present and future generations.
Further information on
other outings and SVT properties are available on SVT’s website at
www.svtweb.org
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MBTA Station
March 24, 2010 - Commuters have had a slow ride at
times. Several Worcester/Boston trains have experienced delays due to
weather related problems along the tracks over the recent soggy weeks.
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Birthday Greetings from Afar
To my
dearest friend Donna Santamaria. Wishing you a very happy 50th
birthday. Although we are miles from each other, you are always in my
thoughts, especially on your special day. Lots of love your friend from Oz,
Deb Sheahan.
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REMINDER---DOG OWNERS
Dog Licenses expire March 31, 2010
NEW FEES: $8.00 = SPAYED OR NEUTERED
$12.00 = NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED
You must license your dog annually. Dog Licenses are currently
available at the TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE. The licensing period is April 1st
– March 31st. All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed with
the Town Clerk. A $10 late fee will be charged for each dog not licensed
by June 1st, plus penalties.
Puppies: New puppies over 6
months - 30 days to license
NEW to Town: just moved to Southborough - 30 days to license.
Paper copy of current rabies vaccination must be provided.
Apply by Mail - Click here for application
Form of Payment: cash or check made payable to the "Town of
Southborough"
•$12.00
(NOT spayed/neutered)
•$8.00 (spayed or neutered with vet certificate)
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Annemarie Fairhurst and
Annemarie’s Dance Centre has been teaching dance to youngsters
and the young at heart for thirty-two years. There is so much to
learn at Annemarie’s Dance Center. The offerings at the studio
include Combination classes, Get Funky, Creative Movement,
Ballet classes, Little Ballerinas, Classical Ballet, Pointe,
Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and adult classes. Courses are
offered from preschool and up.
Annemarie’s Dance Centre
also offers a Performance Company The Movement Project plus an
Art Program. Instructors come from a wide array of experience
and instruction that include Early Childhood Education,
graduates Emerson College, Rutgers, Smith College, Imperial
Academy of Dance in CT, The School of Performing Arts, Rogert
Williams University in Rhode Island and many more prestigious
dance and performance colleges. Many of the instructors have
also trained, prepared or performed with such prestigious
productions such as the Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre,
Hartford Ballet, Ipswich Moving Company School of Dance,
FlipSide Dance Theater, Zen Monkey Dance Project, Prometheus
Dance, Ted Hershey Dance and many more.
Click above
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March 24, 2010 - Southborough Firefighters (Southborough News Photo)
Monday 3/22/10
09:34 PLAN
REVIEW - SMOKE DETECTOR LEDGE HILL RD
C3
CAPT MAURO
12:37 WATER
PROBLEM ADMIRAL LN
C20
CHIEF MAURO
13:57 EMS
CALL BOSTON RD
A29 FF
GOODSPEED FF NEAL
C30 LT
DANO
14:00
PROPANE INSPECTION VALLEY RD
C27
CAPT MAURO
15:00
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING MAIN ST
C1
CHIEF MAUR
15:32 EMS
CALL NEWTON ST
A29 FF
GOODSPEED FF NEAL
C27
CAPT MAURO
E23 LT
DANO FF ROACH
19:20
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING CORDAVILLE RD
C20
CHIEF MAURO
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Ready and Open for Business
March 24, 2010 - The Southborough Veterinary Hospital has
moved from their Marlborough Road facility to brand new state of the art
facilities at 78 Deerfoot Road in Southborough. Easy access, plenty of
parking and brand new equipment and facilities. (Southborough News Photo) |
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Southborough Historical Society
Presents
"Songs of the Revolution"
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00pm
In Colonial Dress, performer Diane Taraz presents the
"greatest hits" of the era, wonderful melodies rich in history, and explains
the fascinating stories behind them. Diane takes listeners on a fascinating
trip back in time, singing the songs people enjoyed in 1776 – lively
drinking songs, laments for beloved soldiers, and ballads created in
response to dramatic events of the American Revolution. She performs many
with voice alone, the most authentic style, and also plays guitar and lap
dulcimer, a centuries-old instrument with a lovely antique sound.
Event is free and open to the public.
Southborough Historical Society is located directly behind
the Pilgrim Church and Southborough Town Hall.
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The Metro West Princess Boutique
Will be holding their spring event on
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
9am-4pm
at
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School,
215 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro, MA 01752
Let us help you get to the prom by easing the financial
burden for you and your family. All items, dresses, shoes, make up and
accessories are free! You will have the help of a personal shopper; make up
artists and seamstresses to make the whole outfit perfect for your prom or
senior reception!
Hundreds or brand new gowns are also available!!
Students must make an appointment to be sure we
have a personal shopper available to help you.
The student or a school representative can call
508-485-9430 Andrea Cronin at Ext. 1216
or Maureen Ahern Ext. 1144
email at mmongeau@assabet.org or
acronin@assabet.org
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Bicycle
Drive
The Young
People of First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist in Northborough will
hold a bike drive on Saturday March 27 from 10:00 to 3:30 PM
behind the church, located at 40 Church Street, Northborough. They will be
accepting donations of used bicycles (please, no rusted hulks) to be donated
to “Bikes Not Bombs” (“BNB”), a Boston organization that has
both a local and global connection. BNB teaches disadvantaged youth in
Boston how to repair bikes and gives them the opportunity to earn a bike
that they themselves have fixed. The non-profit organization also ships
bikes to Central America and Africa where local shops repair the bikes
before they are given to folks as transportation to school or work.
BNB has sent
over 37,000 bikes to Central America, the Caribbean and Africa and New
Orleans in the last 24 years.
We are
asking, where it is possible, for a $10 donation with each bike to assist
BNB with costs.
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Saturday Mar. 27
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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**Scrimmage - Vs South Hadley |
9/11
Field in |
12:00PM
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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SCRIMMAGE WITH LASALLE RI/CONCORD CARLISLE |
9/11
Field in |
2:00PM
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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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:
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SYSA requires a copy of a birth certificate for all first time players.
Please mail to PO box 132, Southborough, MA 01772
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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
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Registration
for the Northborough/Southborough Pop Warner Football and Cheer Dance
Program is now open for the 2010 Season. Please visit
www.jrthawks.com
for more information. We are currently running an Early Bird Discount of
$100 per registrant until Saturday, March 13th.
Pop Warner
Registration Event to be held on Saturday, March 13th at the American
Legion Post, 402 West Main Street in Northborough, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Coaches and Board Members will be available to answer questions.
Last year,
these two organizations were highly successful with football taking the
Central MA Division II Midget Superbowl title and the cheerleaders taking
the Central MA Midget Novice Large – 1st Place, New England Champions, and
3rd Place at Nationals down in Orlando Florida.
The squads
are looking for adult participation too, coaches are needed for football
Squad B and several cheer coaches are needed. See T-Hawks website for
contact information and meeting times.
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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
  
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:
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
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Officially Sworn In
March 23, 2010 - Chief Jane Moran officially took the oath of
office for Southborough Police Chief before a standing room only audience.
(photos by SouthboroughNews)
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Voters Greet Mary Z. Connaughton
March 23, 2010 - Voters greeted Mary Z. Connaughton this past
weekend. Mary is a candidate for Massachusetts Auditor.
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Southborough Public Library to Host Poetry
Festival in April
The
Southborough Library will host a Poetry Festival at the Library, 25
Main Street, Southborough, throughout the month of April. Events are
free and open to the public.
The
lineup for adults is:
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Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 p.m.
a reading and performance by poet Marlon Carey, who brings a
youthful approach to poetry.
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Thursdays, April 8, 15 and
22, 3:30 p.m., Poetry Writing workshops for ages 14 and up:
Thursday, April 8, Poetry and Image; April 15, Poetry
and Music; Poetry and Mystery, April 22, from 3:30 – 4:30
p.m. Come to one or to all three workshops and perfect your poetry
writing skill.
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Friday,
April 9, 3:30 p.m., “My
Favorite Poem” reading – bring your favorite poem, and read it to
the group, or have someone read it for you.
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Tuesday,
April 13, 7:00 p.m. The
Worcester County Poetry Association presents readings by the top
three winners of the 2009 Poetry Writing Contest.
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Wednesday, April 21, 4:00
p.m., join the Daughters of the British Empire for a Tea Party
event, with readings from the English poets read by these British
women. Bring a favorite English poem, and have them read it for
you!
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Friday,
April 23, 3:30 p.m., poetry
reading by Anna Catone, Southborough Library’s “Poet in Residence,”
also featuring poetry from the Thursday workshops.
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On
Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., a poetry reading by Ian
Williams, a published poet and English Professor from Fitchburg
State College.
In the Children’s
Room:
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Saturday
events, April 3, Music
Together with David Garden.
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Saturday,
April 10 at 11:00 a.m., Author Diane Root visits and reads her
rhyming book, Solomon Sire and the Fantastic Fib to children.
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Saturday,
April 17 at 11:00 a.m.,
Jennifer and Colin White read from their rhyming book On the Edge
with Cool Head Luke.
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Thursday,
April 22, 1:00 p.m. a
Poetry/Limerick/Tongue Twister Contest – with prizes!
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Saturday,
April 24, at 10:30 a.m., a
Rhyming Alphabet Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers.
Visiting poets are being
funded through a grant from the Southborough Local Arts Council. The
Friends of the Library will provide refreshments for the Poetry
Festival events.
Please call the library (508-485-5031) for more
information, or to register for any event. Check on line at the
library’s web site:
www.southboroughlib.org for updates and
more details about each event.
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Rotary Club Raises Funds to Purchase Haiti Shelter Box
March 23,
2010 - Southborough- The Rotary Club has raised enough money to purchase a
Haiti replacement ShelterBox. At the recent annual talent show (at Tottier
Middle School), the Rotary Club of Southborough set up and demonstrated a
Shelter Box like those currently being deployed in Haiti and Chili.
The original
idea of the ShelterBox was developed by Tom Henderson of the Rotary Club of
Helston-Lizard in Cornwall England. Noting that disaster relief was often
insufficient providing little or no assistance in terms of shelter, the
ShelterBox was invented to fill that void. Tom’s Rotary club soon adopted
his concept as its millennium project.
Each
ShelterBox contains a ten-person tent, sleeping bags, blankets, pots, pans
dishes, stove, water jugs, first aid kit and a variety of tools at a cost of
roughly $1000 US. Contents of the boxes vary based on deployment and the
nature of the disaster. “It is literally a house in a box,” noted Pam
O'Donnell president of the Southborough Rotary club. “We are extremely happy
with the contributions made by those attending the talent show.”
Rotary clubs
and individuals around the world are supporting the effort. ShelterBoxes are
produced and warehoused in four locations, as disasters occur, boxes are
deployed. In the United States, the not-for-profit ShelterBox USA has been
created to coordinate the efforts of Rotary Clubs:
sheterboxusa.org.
Over 65,000 boxes have been constructed. For example, 7000 boxes were
deployed in Haiti.
Rotary is an
organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who
provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all
vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160
countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than
30,000 Rotary clubs. For more information about Rotary and/or community
service opportunities in Southborough, visit
www.southboroughrotary.org.
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Letter to
the Editor (editor's note - this tower will be located in
Northborough if approved)
Dear Ms. Joubert:
I have attached a letter I
wish to have submitted to each member of the zoning board prior
to this evening's meeting. I would greatly appreciate your
assistance in getting it to them. I feel this statement is
critical to the zoning board in making its decision. I have
also sent this email to the following:
Dear Ms. Joubert:
I
am deeply disturbed that T-Mobile’s requests for waivers of town
bylaws, to allow them to place a cell tower at 265 Main St, have
gotten this far. Northborough bylaws call for a 1000 foot setback
from any school property. There is no provision within the bylaws
by which an applicant can apply for a waiver of the 1000 foot
setback from a school. The 1000 foot rule is final. The code
cannot be changed by the zoning board.
There is, however, a provision for a waiver of the 500 foot setback
from a residential property. This makes the finality of the 1000
foot setback from school property all the more valid. This suggests
that in writing the bylaws, the possibility of allowing a variance
was considered for both schools and residences, and then rejected in
the case of the 1000 foot setback for school property lines.
But, even with this provision for an applicant to ask for a waiver
of the 500 foot setback from a residential property, our research
has shown that town bylaws take priority over FCC as long as they
are not prejudicial. The zoning board can and should deny the
residential waiver, based on the fact that t-mobile has not shown an
honest need for adequate coverage. T-Mobile's own marketing
materials claim the area already has "good" coverage...already
better than "adequate."
The
Zoning Board should not even consider an application for a waiver of
the 1000 foot setback from any school property (in this case, St.
Bernadette School), in that there is no provision for such a request
to be considered. The 1000 foot rule, again, is final.
I
am not a resident of Northborough, however, I believe I am well
within my rights in asking your to follow the laws of Northborough
like everyone else. I have a child currently attending St.
Bernadette school and one entering the school in the fall. I am
also a patron of many of the businesses along Route 20. I fear for
the safety of my children. There are known cases where these towers
have become unstable. Last year one of them fell in flames. The
1000 foot setback from schools is designed to safeguard children. I
am not asking for any special treatment. I am just asking the board
to follow its own rules.
Please provide a copy of this letter to all members of the zoning
board prior to this evening’s meeting.
Sincerely,
Cindy Albert
St. Bernadette Parent &
Parishioner
Thanks so much for your
cooperation.
St. Bernadette Parent &
Parishioner
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Cindy Albert (Silva)
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Saturday Mar. 27
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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**Scrimmage - Vs South Hadley |
9/11
Field in |
12:00PM
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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SCRIMMAGE WITH LASALLE RI/CONCORD CARLISLE |
9/11
Field in |
2:00PM
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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George Bachrach, ELM President invites
you to
EARTH NIGHT
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Featuring
a tribute to
Roger Berkowitz
President/CEO Legal Sea Foods
For his
longtime service on the ELM Board of
Directors, for co-founding the ELM
Corporate Council and for Legal Sea
Foods'
environmental leadership in the seafood
industry.
Special Guest MC - Billy Costa
Host of NECN's TV Diner
Tastings
from Local Restaurateurs
Boston Beer Company - Christina's -
Costa Fruit & Produce - Craigie on Main
- Dante - Eastern Standard - Finale
Desserterie & Bakery Cafe - Golden
Temple - Hamersley's Bistro - Il Casale
- Legal Sea Foods - MS Walker - Paul W.
Marks Company - Piantedosi Baking
Company - Picco - Seaport Hotel -
Sibling Rivalry - Starbucks Coffee
Company - Tastings - Upstairs on the
Square
The
Return of Earth Fair
Meet environmental leaders from
Massachusetts organizations and
businesses.
Teen
Artists' Exhibits by Artists For
Humanity
Live and
Silent Auctions
Airline tickets, sports tickets, nights
on the town, dinners and much more!
Presentation of Green Star Awards
Collaborative Unsung Hero -
Charles River Watershed Association
Legislator of the Year - State
Senator James B. Eldridge
Tickets
Available online at
www.EarthNight.org
Questions about Earth Night?
Call 508.680.6810 or email
EarthNight@classic-communications.com
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Think Spring
March 22, 2010 - Pansies. (Southborough News Photo) |
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SEF Spelling Bee This Friday!!
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Ski
Vacation Package
To be silent-Auctioned
at SEF 2010 Spelling Bee
March 26th, bidding starts at 6:00
Voted 2009 The Best Overall
Guest Service Program by
National Ski Areas Association
Package Includes
- 3 Nights in 3 Bedroom Condo at Sugarbush’s
Clay Brook Resort!
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3
days of passes for four people
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Upscale resort: Ski in, ski out, heated boots, ski valet!
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Heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center
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Anytime during February Vacation Week 2011!
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Retail value over $3000; starting bid only $500! |
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Tree Topper
March 22, 2010 - A cardinal sits on top of a spruce tree
like a Christmas Tree topper. |
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March 22, 2010 Flooded
property along Southville Road. (Southborough News Photo)
Flood Watch Now in effect from midnight edt tonight
through Late Tuesday night,
The flood watch is now in effect for
Portions of Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and rhode island,
Including The Following areas, In Massachusetts, central middlesex ma,
Eastern Essex 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 Norfolk Ma and western plymouth ma. In
southern New Hampshire, Cheshire Nh, Eastern hillsborough nh and western and
central hillsborough nh. In Rhode Island, Bristol Ri, Eastern Kent Ri,
Newport Ri, northwest providence ri, Southeast Providence Ri, Washington ri
and western kent ri.
From midnight edt tonight through late Tuesday night
One to two inches of rain with locally up to 3 inches is expected across
southern New Hampshire, Central And Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
by late Tuesday. Some showers or occasional light rain will continue across
the region early this evening, With steadier and heavier rainfall expected
after midnight tonight and continuing into midday Tuesday. Isolated
thunderstorms are also possible.
The heavy rainfall will likely fall over the same areas which were hardest
hit from last weeks storm. Rivers are still running high and a few are still
in minor flood. The heavy rain may bring more flooding on area rivers and
streams.
The watch has been extended through Tuesday evening. Low pressure will
intensify east of new england allowing bands of rain to continue to pivot
across the merrimack valley of southern new hampshire and northeastern
Massachusetts.
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.
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Fire Log
Monday 3/15/10
00:26 EMS
CALL GRANUAILE RD
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF ROACH
C30 FF NEAL
07:25 WATER
EVACUATION UPLAND RD
HQ1 FF
NEAL
07:35 EMS
CALL PARKERVILLE RD
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF ROACH
C20
CHIEF MAURO
09:17 WATER
PROBLEM CHESTNUT HILL RD
C30 FF
KANE
11:45 PLAN
REVIEW - COMMERCIAL CORDAVILLE RD
C3
CAPT MAURO
13:30 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE BOSTON RD
C30
CAPT MAURO
14:00 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE DEERFOOT RD
C30
CAPT MAURO
14:03 WATER
PROBLEM WOODLAND RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF STRONG
14:14 WATER
PROBLEM FITZGERALD LN
C30 FF
KANE
15:25 WATER
EVACUATION UPLAND RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF STRON
16:01 EMS
CALL TURNPIKE RD
A28 FF
STRONG FF RICE FF KANE
E22 LT
SADOWSKI
16:30
PROPANE INSPECTION JOHN ST
C30
CAPT MAURO
18:05 WATER
PROBLEM
C30
18:18
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING CORDAVILLE RD
C20
CHIEF MAURO
18:32
ARCING, SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQU MIDDLE RD
C30 FF
ALESSI
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF STRONG
18:45 VEH
ACCIDENT W/INJURIES MASS PIKE WEST
A28
19:32
ARCING, SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQU MIDDLE RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF STRONG
20:51 WATER
PROBLEM NATHAN STONE RD
E22 FF
KANE FF RICE
21:33 WATER
PROBLEM PINECONE LN
E22 FF
RICE FF KANE
21:58 WATER
PROBLEM JACOBS LN
C30 LT
SADOWSKI
22:29 ALARM
SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL NIPMUC LN
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF STRONG
E23 FF
KANE FF RICE For
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Saturday Mar. 27
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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**Scrimmage - Vs South Hadley |
9/11
Field in |
12:00PM
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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SCRIMMAGE WITH LASALLE RI/CONCORD CARLISLE |
9/11
Field in |
2:00PM
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.
-- Senior
Mel Anton Santander (Southborough,
Mass./Algonquin Regional) of the No. 4-ranked
University of
 Michigan
men's gymnastics team received the first Big Ten Gymnast of
the Week award of his career on Monday (March 22) after
setting a school-best mark in the all-around with a 90.650
total in Saturday's (March 20) Senior Night dual against No.
5 Ohio State. Santander's total helped Michigan to a
school-record team total (364.350) and a more than 10-point
margin of victory.
Santander took the top spot on the parallel
bars and the all-around, in addition to top-five finishes on
the pommel horse, vault and high bar. Santander's 90.650
total is just .250 shy of the highest all-around score in
the NCAA this season, a 90.900 from California's Glen Ishino.
Santander is the fifth Wolverine to win a Big
Ten weekly award in the 2010 campaign, and the award is
Michigan's sixth this season. Senior
Kent Caldwell (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte
Latin) was the last U-M gymnast to earn the honor for
his performance against Stanford on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Wolverines return to competition in
defense of their Big Ten Championships title on
Friday-Saturday, April 2-3, in Columbus, Ohio. The Big Ten
Network will broadcast the championships live, beginning at
7 p.m. each day.
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Pet Food and Toys Needed
Until the end of March, Girl Scout Troop 77099
will be collecting items for Baypath Humane Society and Buddy Dog. The
response so far has been excellent and the girls have started to work
through the many items already donated. A big thank you goes to all those
who have made a contribution. Everything will be put to good use at the two
nominated shelters.
If you still want to make a donation, we are still in need of many of the
following :
Blankets, Towels
Cat Litter
Science-Diet Dog or Puppy Food
Dried or Canned Cat Food
General Cleaning Supplies
Laundry Detergent
Hydrogen Peroxide
Distilled Water
Milk Bones and Animal Treats
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Conowingo Dam, Maryland
March 21, 2010 - Great Blue Heron's sit and wait for food along the
Susquehanna River in Conowingo, MD. The dam provides electricity but
for birders it is a bird wonderland with Osprey, hundreds of Great Blue
Herons, a variety of gulls, Osprey and more. (Southborough News Photo)
click here for birding info
Click Here for Conowingo Dam information |
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| Southborough Kindergroup &
Friends of the Southboro Recreation Department invite you and your
family to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! |
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When |
Saturday April 3, 2010 at 10:00 am |
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Where |
The Community
House |
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Who |
Preschool &
School Age Children |
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$5
for one child $10 per family / Pay at the door. Please
Pre-register. |
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Fun! |
- Each child may hunt
for 12 eggs!
- Bring a basket and
join us to collect a dozen Easter eggs each.
Rain or shine this event will take place outside only so
dress appropriately for outdoor fun!!
- Don’t forget your
camera to capture your little ones in action and the
bunny will be on hand for photos
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Soon to Be Frogs
March 21, 2010 - Pollywogs lay in wait to emerge from the sack and into
frogs eventually. A sure sign spring is here. (Southborough
News Photo) |
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SATTERFIELD, Denson Louis Jr. 71, of
Englewood, FL and Fayville died Saturday, January 16, 2010. He was the
beloved husband of Carole (Hamilton) Satterfield; devoted father of Cindy
McHie and her husband Arch of Walla Walla, WA; loved brother of Dixie Lee
Barton and her husband Steve of Poland, NY; David Satterfield and his wife
Monika of Southborough; Donald Satterfield and his wife Amy of Hopkinton;
Phil Figueroa and his wife Pauline of Marlborough; adored brother-in-law of
Ruth Connerney and her husband Bill of E. Falmouth; Ernest Hamilton and his
wife Joan of Ashland; loving grandfather of 2 grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 2 PM at the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovahs Witnesses, 419 Main St. Northborough, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to
Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Dr., Englewood, FL 34224.
Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home, ( morrisfuneralhome.com),
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Southborough Library
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At the Southborough Public Library
throughout the month of April
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A Poem-A-Day Display
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“My Favorite Poem”
Readings
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Poetry Writing Workshops
* Contests,
games, surprises!
Gather up your favorite poem or
poems, and bring them to the library in
March. We’ll select several for the
evening readings of “My Favorite Poem”
in April… Join us for a British Tea one
afternoon and listen to English poetry
read by the Brits. Teen Poetry slam and
coffee house, poetry writing workshops
for teens and adults … and more. Funding
provided by the Southborough Local Arts
Council, on behalf of the Massachusetts
Cultural Council.
The Library has a great new website: Click here
For the March Calendar with Reminders click here
Don't Forget you can pick up Tax forms at the library |
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Center Activities
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Thursday |
26 Friday |
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8:30 am Health Clinic |
7:45
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Group
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9:30 Pool
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8:30
Health Clinic
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9:00 Friday
Hours
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9:00 AM
Center Opens
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9:30 am Tai
Chi
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10:00 AM
Creative Writers
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9:30 AM
Cribbage |
11:00 Senior Singers |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
9:00 am Bonzai Basics |
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12:00 PM Blue Plate Special |
12 Ping Pong
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12:30 PM Food for life
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10:00 Canasta |
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12:00 PM Senator Jamie Eldridge Visit |
12 PM Pitch |
2:00 PM Fitness |
12 Pitch |
12:00 PM Bingo |
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2 PM fitness |
1:00 water aerobics |
6:00 PM ARHS school Play Guys and Dolls |
1 PM Bridge |
1 PM Water Aerobics |
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 meetings
March 22 - March 27, 2010
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Advisory Committee |
3/22 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville
Hall |
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Board of Library Trustees |
3/22 |
5:00 PM |
Southborough Public Library |
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Historical Commission |
3/22 |
3:00 PM |
Southborough Fire Station
Memorial Hall |
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Planning Board -
Agenda |
3/22 |
7:00 PM |
Hearing Room town house |
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SHOPC -
Agenda |
3/22 |
5:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Assabet Valley Regional District School
Committee |
3/23 |
7:00 PM |
Assabet Valley Regional School Committee
Conference Room |
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Board of Selectmen - Executive Session - returning to Open Session
at conclusion of Executive Session |
3/23 |
5:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Personnel Board |
3/23 |
8:30 AM |
Hearing room town house |
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Trottier School Council |
3/24 |
2:30 PM |
Conference Room 190 Trottier School |
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Zoning Board of Appeals -
Agenda |
3/24 |
7:00 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Community Preservation Committee |
3/25 |
7:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Saturday Mar. 27
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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**Scrimmage - Vs South Hadley |
9/11
Field in |
12:00PM
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Varsity
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Lacrosse |
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SCRIMMAGE WITH LASALLE RI/CONCORD CARLISLE |
9/11
Field in |
2:00PM
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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ARBOR, Mich. -- With appearances from all eight
graduating seniors, the No. 4-ranked University of Michigan
men's gymnastics team cruised to its second straight
season-best total -- and a school record -- in a
364.350-353.800 win over the fifth-ranked Ohio State
Buckeyes on Senior Night on Saturday (March 20) inside Cliff
Keen Arena.
The win is U-M's seventh straight victory
over OSU, a streak dating back to the 2008 Big Ten
Championships on April 4, 2008. The Big Ten Network was on
hand for the dual, which is scheduled to air next Saturday
(March 27) at noon.
Six of eight seniors achieved career bests,
highlighted by
Mel Anton Santander (Southborough,
Mass./Algonquin Regional), who achieved career records
on the pommel horse (15.350), still rings (14.550), parallel
bars (15.350), high bar (15.250) and the all-around
(90.650). Santander's all-around effort is a Michigan school
record and earned him the all-around title, in addition to
the parallel bars title. Juniors
Chris Cameron (Winter Haven, Fla./Lake
Region) and
Thomas Kelley (Libertyville,
Ill./Libertyville) took the top spot on the floor
exercise and high bar, respectively.
The Wolverines started with a season-best
60.30 total on the floor exercise, taking the top three
spots with Cameron, senior
Kent Caldwell (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte
Latin) and junior
Ian Makowske (Redding, Conn./Joel Barlow).
Cameron used his trademark Thomas flair work to earn a
15.450, receiving a huge ovation from those on hand in Cliff
Keen Arena. Caldwell added a 15.100 in his final home
appearance, while senior
Evan Heiter (Pinckney, Mich./Spring Creek)
made his season debut.
U-M exploded in the second rotation behind
career-best efforts from seniors
Joe Levine (Springfield, N.J./Columbia),
Santander and
David Chan (Singapore, Singapore/Hale
School), who posted 14.350, 15.400 and 15.450,
respectively. Cameron added a 15.300 to conclude Michigan's
60.700 effort, a season high by more than a point. After two
events, the Wolverines led the Buckeyes by a five-point
margin.
On the rings, Santander posted his second
career mark of the evening, a 14.550. Fifth-year senior
co-captain
Phillip Goldberg (Dalton, Ga./McCallie)
led the Wolverines with a 15.30 as U-M finished the rotation
with a 59.550 total, its second-highest total on the event
in the 2010 campaign.
Santander continued his career day, receiving
a 9.750 execution score for a stuck double twisting vault,
his final score, a 15.950, was just half-a-tenth away from
his career best and good enough for third place. Caldwell
tied his career mark, a 16.000, to claim second on the event
as U-M posted 63.300, its best total on the event in two
seasons, to lead the Buckeyes, 243.850-238.950.
Santander and Cameron came through again in
fifth rotation, posting scores of 15.350 and 15.250,
respectively. The mark was Santander third career best of
the evening as the Wolverines posted a season-best 60.000
event total, 1.650 points better than their previous season
high. U-M led comfortably, 303.850-296.100, going into the
last rotation.
In the last rotation, the Wolverines set
their fifth season-best mark, posting a 60.600 on the high
bar, boosting Michigan to a school-record total of 364.450.
Santander closed the night with a career-high 15.250, giving
him a 90.650 all-around total and first place. Kelley won
the high bar with a 15.400, capping his 88.050 all-around
effort to take second place behind Santander. Senior
Ryan McCarthy (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville)
tied his career best, 15.150, to close his career in Cliff
Keen.
The Wolverines next defend their Big Ten
Championships title on Friday, April 2, in Columbus, Ohio at
7 p.m. The competition will be aired live on the Big Ten
Network.
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Got Robot? Assabet Has TWO Competing This
Weekend
Robotics
has been an ongoing project at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
for eighteen years, but this year, two different robots, from two different
programs will be competing at the same time in two different places!
The AZTECHS 157 robotics team, which has been involved with FIRST (For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,
www.usfirst.org),
will be competing with their 120 pound remote controlled robot at the
Worcester Regional event held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100
Institute Drive, Worcester) on Friday and Saturday, March 12th and 13th.
These students had just six weeks to conceptualize, design, build, test, and
learn to drive a beast that will kick soccer balls, play defense, and hang
from a bar ten feet in the air, and they’re ready to rumble! High school
teams from all over New England will be sparring from 9 – 4 on Friday, 9 –
12 on Saturday, with the final rounds from 1-3 on Saturday. Admission is
free, there’s plenty of parking, and it promises to be a fun time.
At the same time on Saturday, Assabet Valley is hosting ‘Rally in the
Valley’ as part of the National Robotics League, formerly BOTS IQ. The
regional is sponsored by the Assabet Valley Precision Machining and
Automated Manufacturing Department, Gears Educational Systems, LLC,
Solidworks, and Boston Tooling and Machining Association. Teams from New
Jersey to Massachusetts will be competing, learning, and demolishing 15
pound robots, fine tuning in preparation for the national competition in
June at Skills USA. Again, admission is free, the event runs from 9 till 6
in the Assabet cafeteria at 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, and there is
a buffet lunch for participants and fans in the Epicurean Room Restaurant
for $5.95.
For further information on FIRST, you can call the school at 508-485-9430,
ext. 1250 or on BOTS IQ, ext. 1437. |
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The Metro West Princess Boutique
Will be holding their spring event on
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
9am-4pm
at
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School,
215 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro, MA 01752
Let us help you get to the prom by easing the financial
burden for you and your family. All items, dresses, shoes, make up and
accessories are free! You will have the help of a personal shopper; make up
artists and seamstresses to make the whole outfit perfect for your prom or
senior reception!
Hundreds or brand new gowns are also available!!
Students must make an appointment to be sure we
have a personal shopper available to help you.
The student or a school representative can call
508-485-9430 Andrea Cronin at Ext. 1216
or Maureen Ahern Ext. 1144
email at mmongeau@assabet.org or
acronin@assabet.org |
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