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8 Alarm Fire in Downtown Marlborough
June 26, 2010 - An eight alarm fire broke out at Central West Grill on Main Street in Marlborough around noon today. Southborough Firefighters responded along with many other towns including Hudson, Stow, Wayland, Westborough, Hopkinton among others. The building is located diagonally across from City Hall and had upstairs apartments. It is reported that all occupants were able to escape the fire. The building collapsed a few hours after starting. Main Street and several roads around it have been closed or left to single one way traffic patterns.
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Northern Atlantic Hurricane Season Update: June 23, 2010
The following information is from a recent presentation by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Outlook: 18-23: Named tropical storms and/or hurricanes (Annual average is ~ 10) 8-14: Hurricanes (Annual average is ~ 6) 3-7: Major (Category 3, 4, and 5) hurricanes (Annual average is ~ 2) There is an 85% probability for this outlook
The current surface and aloft winds are favorable for an increase in Hurricane activity. These winds will also contribute to increasing and maintaining the strength of a hurricane
Increasingly warmer surface water temperatures will also contribute to increasing and maintaining the strength of a hurricane. Ideal hurricane water temperature is 80f and above, however large enough hurricanes can maintain strength for an elongated amount of time in cooler waters.
El Nino has ended and there is a possibility of a La Nina developing in late summer. La Nina conditions increase the probability of hurricane activity in the Northern Atlantic, while decreasing it in the Pacific. If you can recall from last year, the East Coast had very little activity while the West Coast had several tropical storms and hurricanes.
Even though NOAA is calling for an active season, we must always prepare no matter what the outlook. Two cases in point: The last hurricane to make landfall in New England was Hurricane Bob on 1991 and the last Category 5 Hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. was Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Both 1991 and 1992 were predicted to be (and were) low activity years. In fact Andrew was the only hurricane to make landfall that season.
Watch/Warning Criteria: Due to the improvements in hurricane forecasting and tracking capabilities NOAA has changed the Watch and Warning criteria for Hurricanes. The new criteria are as follows: WATCH: Hurricane to make landfall within 48 hours (old criteria: 36) WARNING: Hurricane to make landfall within 36 hours (old criteria: 24) Note that Landfall refers to the Eye of the storm and not the equally dangerous outer bands.
The rain hazards (i.e. flooding) from hurricanes can be equally as dangerous as the winds. In a hurricane the greatest Winds are on the Right side of the storm, while the greatest Rain falls on the Left side. Even if a storm passes to the South of New England there is a great potential for flooding rains. Additionally, rains from an approaching hurricane can arrive upwards to 15 hours before the storm and damaging winds arrives.
Secondary hazards: Tornados, usually small in size, can form as a result of a hurricane. Associated tornados usually form within the Upper-Right (or Northeast) quadrant of a hurricane.
Riptides are prevalent along a wide range of coastline whether a hurricane makes landfall or passes to the South or East. |
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RECREATION DAY TRIPS Hampton Beach, NH Saturday, July 17 Six Flags Saturday, August 14 Medieval Times Saturday, August 28
PARK PASS The Park Pass allows you to enter/park at most State parks for free. We have a one day pass and a two or more day pass. Refundable deposit of $35 (check) is required. You can pick them up at the office.
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
ARHS VOLLEYBALL BOOSTERS presents Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic July 6-9 Click here for Registration Form
MONDAY JUNE 14 - FRIDAY JUNE 18 OR MONDAY JUNE 21 - FRIDAY JUNE 25 Boys & Girls ages 6 - 14 ARHS CHEERLEADING CLINIC Wednesday, August 25 9am to 12pm (Click here for Registration Form)
click here for details August 29, 2010 (raindate August 30) RESOURCES BABYSITTING LIST Please call/email the office if you wish to be placed on our list or to request a copy of the list. National Alliance for Youth Sports
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MRC/CERT Do you Know What it Means?
June 25, 2010 - Community Emergency Response Team and the Medical Reserve Corp is comprised of everyday citizens of your town, Southborough. They were there at the Southborough Fire Department drill to support the men and women on the fire departments with assistance in getting their gear off, assisting with medical situations and handing our water. The team responds to town emergencies such as snow storms, hurricanes, long term road closures, Flu vaccine clinics and more. If you would like to learn more or volunteer click here for more information.
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Close Encounter
June 25, 2010 - Although Southborough escaped with only minor losses to trees and powerlines down, some towns to our north took a great hit with yesterday's storm. This photo was taken by the Westborough Watertank yesterday. |
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MASS. CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD: 2011 The nominees for the 2011 Massachusetts Children's Book Award* have just been announced!! Students who are entering grades 4-6 will be eligible to vote for their favorite from the list if they have read, have heard read-aloud, or listened to an audio version, of just five from the list by March, 2011. Check out the Southborough Library for available titles and most on the list come in paperback. I promise there is something on this list for everyone! (Suggested grade & interest levels for the list are included.) 100 Cupboards ( Wilson) What is behind the doors Henry finds in his attic bedroom?11 Birthdays (Mass) What seems a dream--reliving your 11th birthday--becomes a nightmare for Amanda.Alabama Moon (Key) Moon begins to question the wilderness survival skills he learned from his war vet Dad.Anything But Typical (Baskin) Jason struggles to deal with his autism and his exceptional writing skills.The Calder Game (Balliet) Pentominoes help solve the mystery of missing boy, Calder, and Minotaur sculpture.Chains (Anderson) Who is really “free” as America enters the Revolutionary War?Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One (Blume) Older sister and younger brother share trials & tribulationsEdward’s Eyes (MacLachlan) A Cape Cod family learns to celebrate the life of their deceased brother/son.Eleven (Giff) The number 11 means something to Sam, but since he can’t read, he’s not sure what it is.First Light (Stead) Newbery-award winning author (When You Reach Me) explores a secret community under the polar ice.Honey Cake (Stuchner) David learns to be brave during the Nazi occupation of Denmark.The Magic Half (Barrows) Molly goes back in time and discovers a lost “twin.”Iron Thunder (Avi) Tom helps build the “Iron Clad” ship that helps win the Civil War for the North.Just Grace (Harper) As one of 3 girls named “Grace” in her class, Grace struggles to find her own identity.Mudville (Scarletta) Will there ever by joy in “Moundville?” For baseball fans!No Talking! (Clements) Can the 5th grade “Un-Shushable’s” really not talk for 48 hours?The Other Side of the Island (Goodman) In a future world, the weather is controlled but Honor’s parents are not!The Potato Chip Puzzles (Berlin) Who is keeping Winston Breen’s team from winning $50,000? (lots of puzzle fun!)Savvy (Law) In a magical family, “Mibs” learns her power (“Savvy”) is not what she thinks it is.Three Cups of Tea (Mortenson) True account of a project to rebuild schools in Pakistan & Afghanistan.Truth and Salsa (Lowrey) Hayley copes with divorce, a move to Mexico, and a mysterious ghost.The Underneath (Appelt) A cat & dog in the Lousiana Bayou struggle to overcome abuse by an owner and life.The White Giraffe (St. John) Orphaned after a fire, Martine goes to So. Africa and makes a wonderful discovery.The Willoughby’s (Lowry) The children get “revenge” on their uncaring parents!(the audio would be great for a car trip!)I can't wait to hear your favorites when we come back to school this fall! Mrs. Woodfin *The Massachusetts Children’s Book Award is sponsored by Salem State College |
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Join SVT (www.svtweb.org) and OAR (www.assabetriver.org) on Saturday, July 10, 8:00-11:00am for a Concord River paddle. Starting and ending at Route 3A/129 in Billerica, we’ll paddle upstream to SVT’s Ralph Hill Conservation Area. We’ll enjoy a leisurely walk around some of the back end trails at Ralph Hill before paddling back to the put-in. Participants will learn from OAR about its water quality program on the Concord River and then from SVT about its conservation efforts in the region. Registration required. SVT and OAR members: Free. Non-members: $10. To register, call SVT at 978-43-5588, x30 or at www.svtweb.org/events-calendar. |
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The 2010 ARHS Girls Varsity Tennis Team hosted their First Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament which took place on Sunday June 13 and concluded on Sunday, June 20. We had a spectacular turn out for the event and prizes were awarded in the following categories. Women's' Doubles Men's Doubles Men's Singles Mixed Doubles We want to thank the following who supported this fundraising to help make this possible. Proceeds go to support our Tennis Program and also to the American Cancer Society in memory of our beloved coach, Jan McCurdy. Tom Hays Coach Lodi Biron Family Foremen Famiy Arthi Kasetty Lisa Gennari Carrie Bourke Donna Martin Mark Euler from NewTek Design Group Southborough Recreation
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Clean the Car and Check that Engine It doesn't have to be Mom or Dad's Day or any special holiday to pick up a gift certificate for a loved one, friend, co-worker retirement or for any other special occasion. At Southborough Auto Tech and Choice Car Wash gift certificates and specials are always available. Check out their websites by clicking on the ad. Both are conveniently located on Boston Road. Southborough Auto Tech is a full service repair and gas station. They now offer vehicle inspection service. Choice Car Wash uses the newest technology in cleaning your auto with your choice of Laser Wash touch free or the Tandem Ritetouch that uses high pressure wash and soft micro fibers.
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Phillip E. Ritchie, 57, of Southborough, formerly of Shrewsbury and Framingham, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. Born in Framingham, Jan. 26, 1953, he was the son of the late Floyd M. and Frances A. (Howley) Ritchie. Raised and educated in Framingham, Phillip graduated from Framingham North High School. Mr. Ritchie was employed by General Motors as a lineman for many years, as well as a project manager for RC Searles, and most recently was in charge of maintenance at the Owen OLearys chain of restaurants. During his spare time he enjoyed spending time at the ocean, fishing and often traveled to Florida during the winter months to visit lifetime friends. Survivors include his siblings, William A. Ritchie and his wife, Cathy Sutton, of Medway, Sandy Shepard of Jupiter, Fla., Patricia Petty and her husband, Keith Knapp, of Okinawa, Japan, Mark Ritchie of Destin, Fla., Robert Ritchie of Homer, Alaska, and John B. Ritchie and his wife, Perri, of Carlisle; as well as many nephews and cousins. Funeral services are private. Arrangements are under the care of Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral Home, Concord, MA. For online tribute and guestbook visit: www/concordfuneral.com |
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 ONLINE PLANT IDENTIFIER READY TO GO At Garden in the Woods the New England Wildflower Society The latest release of the Society's electronic key to the native and naturalized woody plants of New England is now available for testing. The Plant Identifier New England (PINE) Woody Plants is a prototype for a complete electronic flora of New England, which is based on the upcoming field manual to the region being prepared by our Research Botanist, Arthur Haines. Take PINE out for a spin and please be sure to fill out the online survey located on the website. Your comments will help us produce the best identification tool possible. Click here to access PINE. Thank you! |
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Sports and Recreation
BUTTERFLIES OF SUMMER Cedar Hill Reservation, Northborough Saturday July 10, 9:30am-Noon SVT Property Steward Bill Coder will lead this walk. The abundant milkweed and other field flowers in the fields at Cedar Hill Reservation provide a great place to see and learn about butterflies. Many varieties are predictably present in early July, from showy Monarchs and Swallowtails to smaller Browns and Skippers. Some of the best viewing opportunities are an additional reward for those ready for a half-mile hike up the steep slope to the top of the hill. SVT members: Free, Non-Members: $10. Registration required. For additional information and registration, visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588. |
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Marlborough Senior League Baseball
The Sr Panthers dropped their doubleheader against the Worcester Falcons B’s losing the 1st 15 to 3 and the 2nd 9 to 4. Marlboro’s offense was led by Bill Stone and Jim Raymond going 3 for 5. Team Records for the Sr Panthers is 2 and 9 and the Jr Panthers is 4 and 6. |
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Apologies once again for the Southborough News not being updated. Earlier in May the Southborough News was maliciously hacked into. I got it back up and running and all seemed fine. I went with my brother, sister and brother-in-law to Laconia Bike week only to return and try to update and find that Burning down the house photo almost could have happened here. Our router apparently had taken a good hit during one of the lightening storms that have so frequented the area. Our carrier sent out a new router but it got waylaid and they had to send another out. So more delays. The Southborough News celebrated it's third year as the first online news source for Southborough in May of this year. I have never in that time experienced so many computer problems. I regret any inconveniences this has caused. |
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From Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the Southborough Fire Department: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:41PM local time in Ontario, Quebec border region of Canada. The earthquake has been felt in numerous Massachusetts communities. No reports of damage have been reported atthis time. |
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National Weather The potential exists for a widespread severe weather outbreak...in 2 parts...on Thursday in southern New England. First, there is a chance (hard to predict these) that a large convective cluster will form in the upper Great Lakes Wednesday night, then come racing southeastward across New York state and into western New England before daybreak Thursday. This has the potential to be a derecho, which is a long-lived band of storms with multiple damaging wind/downbursts within several storms in the line. The cloud cover from that area may hang around in the morning -- if so, that could possibly reduce risk #2 somewhat, but if #1 doesn't materialize and it's sunnier to start, then risk #2 may be worse: Part 2 is: The atmosphere is likely to heat up to 90 to 94 degrees in southern New England during the day. Wind fields will be strong, such that regular daytime gusts may hit 30 mph without any storms. Aloft, winds will increase to 50 to 60 mph just 3000-5000 ft up in the air. Dewpoints will be near or above 70 degrees, which is very soupy. A cold front will move through the region in the afternoon. Some models have the front faster, which will limit the severe risk to eastern half of the area, but we are currently believing a slower solution which brings the front into western MA mid afternoon and to the Providence area by 6 PM... during the time of maximum heating. Severe thunderstorms, with very damaging wind gusts, large hail, and possibly a few tornadoes are a real possibility. At the moment, no conference calls are planned. Stay tuned to the Storm Prediction Center's Convective Outlooks for more details. |
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Do you like trucks? Do you want to climb on them and explore? Then join us at the Southborough Library for TRUCK DAY THURSDAY, JULY 8 11:00 – 12:00 All children welcome! There will also be outdoor activities and ice cream sundaes!
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Burning Down the House
June 20, 2010 - The house on White Bagley Road was used for fire training with Southborough, Berlin and Northborough fire departments.
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 June 20, 2010 - The first Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament took place last week with the semi-finals and finals taking place this morning. More photos to follow this week.
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The 87th Annual Laconia Bike Week
June 20, 2010 - An annual rite of passage at the lake the Laconia Bike week ended this weekend.
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Senior Center Activities
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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Ideas Wanted The Town of Southborough DPW is looking for ideas for a chainsaw sculpture. The sculpture is part of the sculptor’s vision of creating chainsaw art throughout Massachusetts. The sculptures all represent the Towns that they are in, he calls it “Project Eco-Art”. The sculpture will be placed near the gazebo on the lawn at the Southborough Public Safety property (18-21 Main Street). The sculpture has to be a singular figure/item. The piece will not be painted. To see the sculptor and some of his chainsaw sculptures visit his website http://www.themachinejessegreen.com/index.html. Please be creative, we need ideas that make you think of Southborough. Whether Southborough conjures up images of a historic figure like General Henry Knox, a whimsical figure like a Dancing Belted Galloway or a piece of nature like a Blue Heron, we want your ideas. Send your ideas to chainsaw@southboroughma.com. Please send in your ideas by July 9th. All ideas will be forwarded to the sculptor to determine if it can be sculpted within a tree stump. Ideas determined to be buildable will be available to be voted on during the last two weeks of July. Information on how to vote will be available by July 16th. |
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Mazzone 4 for 6. Tom Hall turned in some terrific outfield play with some
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