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July 4, 2010 - July 10, 2010 |
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It's Out Again and Dangerous to our Trees
July 10, 2010 - The Asian Long Horned Beetle (ALB) has
been the nemesis of Worcester since August of 2008 - although that is the
year it was officially identified but it is believed to have been in
Worcester for over a decade. With this summer's warm temperatures
there has been an earlier emergence of the adult beetle within the Worcester
quarantine. The biggest news is that it was discovered in six trees at
the Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain earlier this week. Those trees
have since been removed and crews are searching property by property all
host trees within the new Boston quarantine area which is a mile and half in
an area around the infested trees.
The Beetle
Seeing spots? You may have ALB. While the ALB may appear
threatening, it is harmless to humans and pets. The adult ALB is
a distinctive-looking insect with the following unique
characteristics:
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1 to 1 ½ inches in length
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Long antennae banded with black and white
(longer than the insect’s body)
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Shiny, jet black body with distinctive white
spots
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Six legs
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May have blue feet
Adult beetles are most active during the summer and early fall.
Throughout the summer, they can be seen on tree branches, walls,
outdoor furniture, cars and sidewalks. If you see the beetle or any
signs of infestation, you need to report it immediately.
You
won’t see the beetle after the first frost until it emerges again in
the summer. During the winter months, the beetle’s larvae tunnel
deep into the trees they infest. Although you can’t spot it, you can
still be a beetle buster by not moving firewood. Moving firewood can
spread the beetle, its larvae and its eggs to healthy trees. So buy
it locally and burn it locally, and don’t move firewood off of your
property.
The Asian Long Horned Beetle has been found in Chicago, New
York, New Jersey, Toronto - Canada and Worcester. In Worcester over
25,000 host trees have been cut and over 60,000 trees were injected this
year. Crews are still surveying and regulating within the quarantine
area. This beetle is wanted. A dozen trees are on the host
target list that the beetle enjoys eating. They include in no special
order Maple, Birch, Willow, Horse Chestnut, Mimosa, Hackberry, Ash, Elm,
Katsura, Sycamore and Poplar. They do not appear to bother Oak,
Hickory, pines and spruces or fruit trees. It is a dangerous forest and
shade tree pest that needs to be stopped ASAP. It is better to lose one tree
than a dozen or worse yet thousands. There are several look a like
bugs out there such as the white spotted pine sawyer.
One of the fastest ways the ALB can move through the forest
and city trees is by the transportation of firewood. Please do not
move firewood to second homes or campgrounds. http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/
Because the adults have been emerging and the new discovery
of the ALB in Boston, I will share several links with the Southborough News
readers on how to spot an Asian Long Horned Beetle and if you should find
one where to call or report the find. If you have found one, it is
best to capture it, put it in a container and then the freezer before
calling.
beetlebusters.info
http://www.mass.gov/agr/alb.htm
USDA ALB
Don't move firewood video
Fun
video on description of ALB
Smithsonian Magazine article
Lurking in the
Trees
New documentary
video "Bugged" trailer
Vermont News media video part 1
Vermont News Media video part 2
Printable Pest Alert for ALB
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particular feed pattern eating along the veins
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A captured, killed and frozen beetle awaits pinning
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beetle and beetle damage
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egg sites on tree trunk
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ALB crawling up tree
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egg sites, frass, exit holes, signs of the ALB
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larvae and tunnels in split wood after tree removal
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more larvae and tunnels
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All photos above were taken in Worcester, MA |
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Space
Weather News for July 10, 2010
http://spaceweather.com
A LIVELY SOLAR ECLIPSE: Fast-growing sunspot 1087 is crackling with C-class
solar flares. A spectacular eruption recorded by the Solar Dynamics
Observatory is featured on today's edition of Spaceweather.com. This surge
in activity comes on the eve of a total eclipse of the sun over the South
Pacific. Will eclipse chasers see material blasting away from the sun when
the Moon hides the blinding stellar surface? It's a possibility. Stay tuned
to http://spaceweather.com for updates
and pictures from the path of totality.
SUNSET CONJUNCTION: Look west at sunset. Venus is passing by 1st magnitude
star Regulus. They're only a little more than a degree apart. Bright Venus
catches the eye first. As the glow of sunset fades, Regulus pops out of the
twilight a little below Venus. The view through binoculars is superb.
SPACE WEATHER ALERTS: Did you miss the last big solar flare or geomagnetic
storm? Don't let that happen again. Turn your cell phone into a
full-featured space weather alert system:
http://spaceweatherphone.com
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Clean the car - Go to
Choice Car Wash 155 Boston Road/Rte 30 Southborough, don't forget to
fill up at Southborough Auto Tech right next door.
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Wet Crossing
July 10, 2010 - After several days of extreme heat with water
restrictions, brown lawns, thirsty gardens and families headed to the beach,
we got a little rain this afternoon. Some areas saw two or more inches
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EVACUATION STEPS FOR A HURRICANE
MEMA Offers Tips To Help
Prepare You and Your Family
FRAMINGHAM, MA - “If evacuation is necessary for an
approaching hurricane, or any type of natural or man-made emergency, the key
is that you and your family respond quickly and responsibly,” states
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Kurt Schwartz.
“Unlike many types of storms, hurricanes are closely tracked and can be
followed closely by the Media, for as long as a week before reaching New
England, therefore everyone is usually afforded enough warning and should
not be taken off guard if you are directed to take precautionary steps,
including an evacuation.”
Being Alerted
State or local Public Safety officials may alert you by one
or several methods. Learn what methods are utilized in your community from
your community’s Emergency Management Director. The various methods could
include:
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Outdoor sirens or horns.
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The Emergency Alert System (EAS) -
information provided on the radio and television.
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National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Weather Alert Radio.
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‘All Call’, ‘Reverse 911’, ‘Code Red’,
etc. – one of a number of automated telephoning systems for sending recorded
messages to which your community may subscribe.
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News Media.
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Residential Route Alerting, which
dispatches Public Safety vehicles traveling through neighborhoods announcing
messages with Public Address systems or literally ‘knocking on doors’.
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U.S. Coast Guard Marine Broadcast.
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A message on Teletypewriters (TTY) for
the deaf and hard of hearing.
Planning for Evacuation
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Ask your local Emergency Management
Office about your community’s evacuation plans.
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Learn proposed evacuation routes and
locations of potential public shelters.
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If you do not have personal
transportation, make plans with friends or your local government.
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Develop a Family Communications Plan.
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Make a plan with family members for a
destination if you have to leave your community. (In your planning,
consider different scales of evacuation, i.e.: neighborhood, community,
county, etc.)
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Assemble a Disaster Supply Kit.
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Keep your car fueled if evacuation seems
likely. Gas stations may be closed during an emergency, run out of fuel, or
be unable to pump gas during power outages.
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Pre-drill plywood to be able to quickly
board up windows.
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Know how to safely shut off your home’s
electricity, gas and water supplies at main switches and valves.
What to do if asked/told to evacuate
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Gather all persons in the house
together.
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Elevate valuable items to higher points
within your home.
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Move all loose outdoor items, which
could become missiles, indoors. (lawn furniture, hanging plants, trashcans,
awnings, toys, etc).
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Household members outside the area may
be advised not to return during an evacuation. They may be directed to a
reception center or mass care shelter where you can join them.
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Do not call your local fire or police
departments (9-1-1) for information. Emergency workers will need their
lines open for emergency use. If you need special help, call your local
Emergency Management Office or Mass2-1-1, which is available 24/7 to respond
to your questions.
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Monitor the Media. Stay tuned to your
Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio station.
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Turn off lights and unnecessary
appliances.
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Close and lock windows and doors.
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Check with neighbors to see if they need
assistance. Offer to share transportation.
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Let others know where you are going.
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If you need a ride, try to get one with
neighbors or contact your local Emergency Management Office.
How to travel
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Keep the car radio tuned to an Emergency
Alert System (EAS) station.
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Be aware of and follow designated
evacuation routes.
What to take with you
Think of essential items. You may be away from home for a
few hours to a few days.
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Clothing for several days.
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Toilet articles (Soap, toothbrush,
toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
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Prescription medicines, medical
equipment and important medical records.
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Special dietary foods.
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Baby supplies.
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Blankets, pillows, and towels
(particularly if you plan on staying at a public mass care shelter).
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Identification and important papers.
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Checkbook, credit card and cash.
About your pets
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Only seeing-eye dogs and other service
animals will be allowed inside most reception centers and mass care
shelters, although in many communities, SMART (The State of Massachusetts
Animal Response Team) may be able to assist at these facilities with animal
sheltering accommodations.
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Make plans ahead of time to take your
pet to stay at relatives, friends or a kennel outside the affected area.
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Learn of pet-friendly hotels and motels
in the area.
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Prepare an emergency kit for your pets;
include collars & leashes, a 3-5 day supply of food and water, a manual can
opener, bowls, litter boxes, photographs of you with your pet, and a week’s
supply of medications that your pet may be taking, including instructions
(in case you and your pet are separated).
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Make sure your pets wear collars with
current license and rabies tags, and identification tags that include
information on where you will be staying during the emergency.
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Use a pet carrier for each of your pets
to make transportation easier.
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Remember: “If you go, they go!”
The Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating federal,
state, local, voluntary and private resources during emergencies and
disasters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership
to: develop plans for effective response to all hazards, disasters or
threats; train emergency personnel to protect the public; provide
information to the citizenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses
and communities to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to and recover
from emergencies, both natural and man made. For additional information
about MEMA and Hurricane Preparedness, go to
www.mass.gov/mema. Follow MEMA updates on Facebook and Twitter. |
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Sports and Recreation |
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Getting Fit in Southborough
 Walking
Trails
Running Routes |
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
PERFORMANCES JULY 8-11
Metrowest
Family Theater of Sudbury proudly presents “The Sound of Music” on July
8, 9, and 10 at 7:00pm and July 11 at 2:00pm at the Trottier Middle
School, 49 Parkerville Road in Southborough.
Our cast
features over 50 men, women, teens, and children from Sudbury, Wayland,
Weston, Framingham, Stow, Brookline, and beyond!
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was
destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant
proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to
serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain.
Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of
spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they
marry. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on
the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and
inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
Tickets
are $16 for general admission and $20 for advanced premium seating which
includes the first five rows center guaranteed. Group rates are
available. You may order online by visiting
www.mftsudbury.org or
by calling 508-450-7847.
CAST
MEMBERS BY TOWN:
Acton:
Carly Chinitz, Lisa Lapinski, Alison Takacs, Grace Takacs,
Rosemary Takacs
Ashland:
Emily Schultz, Gail Schultz, Mara Wilson
Boylston: Alexis Weiss
Brookline:
Ryan Cook
Framingham:
Ava Caiola, Deborah DuBourdieu, Jason Hammel,
Vicki Hammel, Kristin Hatfield, Madison Kornbliet, David Ortmeyer
Hudson:
Chris Jordan Leicester:
Susan Stockwell
Littleton: Linnea Ross
Marlboro:
Samantha Keville Natick: Lorraine
Magee Revere: Lauren Drapek
Southborough:
Amanda Christy, Megan Christy, Karleigh Kebartas, Lexi Ryan
Stow: Meili Stanten
Sudbury:
Emily Bogdan, Jesse Bogdan, Caitlin Carter, Jane
Cunningham, Kayleigh Cyr, Lita Erman, Ed Fell, Janet Fell, Hailey
Gangitano, Ella Houlihan, Sara Kimble, Haley Lanzoni, Alexis Miller,
Christina Miller, Allison Pellegrino, Jill Pellegrino, Julia Pilavin,
Stephanie Pilavin, Avery Serven, Slater Smith, Jr., Chloe Thomas, Sara
Zieff
Upton:
Jackie Theoharis Waltham: Deirdre
McCourt Watertown: Virginia Jay, Caroline Kurman
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Framingham REI — Framingham Summer Concert Series
Description: Framingham
Summer Concert Series Famingham Village Green
6:30 - 8:30 PM Fridays in July Join REI and the
Town of Framingham on Friday nights in July for
this FREE concert series at Framingham Village
Green at Edgell Road and Vernon Street. For info
see http://www.framinghamma.gov/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=34938
More Partner Information:
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Selectmen and School
committee meetings are now telecast on cable, click here for more
information on what is available at what times on Southborough cable. |
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Sports and Recreation |
Sunday, July 11
Quabbin Reservoir,
Gate 10. Morning.
Join Glenn on a
4-to-5-mile walk through a very birdy area with species ranging from
Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-headed Vireo,
Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, and lots
of stuff in between. (Maybe a moose or a bobcat!) Contact leader for
date and meeting place.
Glenn d'Entremont,
Stoughton
(781)344-5857 (781)344-5857
Great Meadows
National Wildlife Refuge, Concord. Morning.
Beginners and those
with limited mobility welcome. Meeting Place: Refuge parking lot off
Monsen Road, Concord. 7:00 AM
Ida Giriunas, Reading
(781)929-8772
(781)929-8772
Monday,
July 12
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Reminder
-Registration for Triboro Youth Hockey for 2010/11 is open.
Registration for the 2010 season requires a $200 non-refundable deposit.
Final fees for the 2010 season have not yet been determined as
we are waiting for the league fees to be set by the Northstar and New
England Sports Center rinks. However, we expect the Triboro 2010 Mite
through Bantam fee to be slightly higher than the 2009 fee of $1,200.
We expect the 2010 Midget fee to be slightly higher than the 2009 fee of
$425.
Register your child for the 2010 program by going to
http://leagueathletics.com/Registration/Default.asp?snid=461253143&org=TRIBORO.ORG |
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The Black Box
July 8, 2010 - Residents have been noticing
these new black boxes up around a few streets in town. They are part
of upgrading the water system to help the town manage its water more
efficiently. The SCADA or
Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition will give real time data to the water department making them
aware of any changes in the water distribution system. |
VOLUNTARY ODD/EVEN OUTSIDE WATER USE RESTRICTION IN
EFFECT SUMMER 2010 6/30/10-9/22/10 |
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RACE OF THE CENTURY
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
August 21st and 22nd
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The most
FANTASTIC,
STUPENDOUS, INCREDIBLE
series of races.....
in the world!
During the early 1900’s the first auto carriages were invented. The
thought of a “horseless carriage” rumbling down the path - or better
yet - a “flying machine” moving through the air seemed amazing. The
traditional horse and buggy quickly became history with the
emergence of auto carriages like the 1905 Franklin and aircraft such
as the 1909 Bleriot Type XI.
Which technologies will win? There is only one way to find out:
 Horse/1867
Stage Coach Vs. 1904 Franklin Type A Roadster: No competition
here… silly motorized carriage. We all know where the real “horse
power” lies.
Horse/Buggy Vs. 1908 Steamer: This will be a close race. An
automobile that runs on water? Incredible! Can it be the horse and
buggy has met its match?
Pony Express Vs. 1909 Bleriot Type XI Flying Machine: The most
incredible race ever! - One of the fastest horses this side of the
Mississippi against this amazing flying machine.
 1937
Offy Sprint Car Vs. 1942 Stearman: Fresh from the 1937 New
England race circuit - our driver “Blazing Bruce” will go all out to
prove a true race machine is faster than any aircraft in a 1/8 mile
“nose to prop” race.
See an amazing exhibition and display of carriages, carts and horses
from the Massachusetts Carriage and Driving Society, antique
bicycles, silent movie performances and more! The Collings
Foundation’s amazing collection of over 90 automobiles, racecars and
aircraft will be open for viewing. The Race of the Century takes
place over the weekend of August 21st and 22nd, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
PT-17 Stearman bi-plane and T-6 Texan flights will be available. No
reservations needed to attend. Call to reserve flights. More
information see our web site.
We will be hosting a pre-event party / Collings Foundation
meet and greet on Friday, August 20th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Appetizers and drinks will be served. A great opportunity to get a
personal tour of the facility, ride in a couple machines that will
participate in the races and have fun! $50 per person. Call for
reservations: 800.568.8924
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$260,000 GRANT TO LIFT LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS
IN MASSACHUSETTS
Athol—Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
announced that it has been awarded $260,000 from the AmeriCorps program in
support of the Massachusetts Land Initiative for Tomorrow. Mount
Grace executive director Leigh Youngblood described the new grant as "An
opportunity to engage local communities in land conservation at a time of
greater recognition of the importance of local food and healthy forests."
Sudbury Valley Trustees will be the regional
coordinator within the watershed area of the Concord, Assabet and Sudbury
Rivers for MassLIFT, a collaboration of seven regional conservation
groups designed to meet Massachusetts’ needs for land protection, including
starting new conservation projects, stewardship of protected lands, outreach
to the community, and service learning opportunities to engage young people
in conservation. MassLIFT is modeled on a pilot project carried out
by Mount Grace in 2008-2010 funded by the Massachusetts Commonwealth Corps
program. Early results from that project included the establishment of new
community gardens, trail adoptions by community groups, and new programs in
schools to certify vernal pools.
Other partners include Franklin Land Trust,
Greater Worcester Land Trust, Kestrel Trust, Nashua River Watershed
Association, and Wildlands Trust. Each partner will host at least one
AmeriCorps member and will provide staff support for the program. The
partners will also be raising money to fund the costs of supporting the
program.
The $260,000 grant provides stipends for twenty
AmeriCorps volunteers who will serve for at least one year as full time Land
Stewards, Outreach Coordinators, Regional Conservationists, or Service
Learning Coordinators. Each position has different responsibilites and
goals: Land Stewards monitor protected land to ensure that conservation
agreements are followed; Outreach Coordinators work to involve community
groups in conservation and to strengthen ties to the land; Regional
Conservationists initiate and implement new conservation projects; and
Service Learning Coordinators expand education and volunteer programs to
bring young people into greater contact with the outdoors to learn about and
assist with conservation, farming, and forestry.
Ron McAdow, Executive Director of Sudbury Valley
Trustees, praises "the MassLift program as a boost to land protection and
conservation at a time when such efforts are more critical than ever." He
describes the AmeriCorps grant as an opportunity for SVT to strengthen land
protection outreach and significantly increase its capacity to monitor 80
properties and 50 conservation restrictions. It
should help augment our ability to support the local land trusts in our
region, and most importantly, it provides a wonderful opportunity to assist
a new generation of conservationists."
MassLIFT
aims to help AmeriCorps members develop skills necessary
to carry out conservation projects in their communities, increase community
participation in land protection, and lead to the conservation and
stewardship of more Massachusetts land including community gardens, farms,
working forests, trails, wetlands, and parks.
"As a volunteer Land Steward with Commonwealth
Corps, I’ve put my education to work and gained hands on experience
monitoring protected land for local trusts," said current volunteer Alex
Krofta, of his time with Mount Grace. "At the same time, I’ve learned new
skills and gained an understanding of how conservation works in
Massachusetts."
Those interested in volunteering for land
conservation with AmeriCorps in Massachusetts can contact Dee Robbins,
Program Manager for MassLIFT at robbins@mountgrace.org.
Volunteers who want to focus on conservation in the watershed area of the
Concord, Assabet and Sudbury Rivers can also visit the SVT website or
contact Ron McAdow, SVT Executive Director at rmcadow@svtweb.org.
AmeriCorps volunteers typically commit to either one or two years of full
time service through the program, which also provides free health insurance
and money for college after the volunteer completes the program
successfully.
The volunteers will join 57,000 AmeriCorps
members nationwide in service to their communities in support of the five
national priorities laid out in the Serve America Act: education, healthy
futures, clean energy and the environment, veterans, and economic
opportunity. By engaging with volunteers around the state, MassLIFT
will help the seven partner groups, along with participating town
conservation boards and small land trusts, to protect land and water in
towns they serve from the Berkshires to the Cape. |
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Hopkinton Farmers Market at Weston Nurseries
Fridays, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, June 11 to October 15, 2010
 Weston
Nurseries Parking lot on Rte. 135
Weston Nurseries 93 East Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Friday
12:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
6/11/2010 THROUGH 10/15/2010
Click here for more info on MA Farmer's markets |
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Thomas F. Cox, 56, of
Franklin, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 peacefully and surrounded by his
family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Taylor) Cox and the son of
Florence (Hill) Cox and the late James Bud Cox of Southborough. Tom was a
1972 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School of Northborough; attended
Dean College of Franklin and was a graduate of the College of Financial
Planning. He had a career in sales before he became Senior Vice President of
Winslow, Evans and Crocker, Inc of Boston. Tom enjoyed visits to Cape Cod,
his dogs and his home. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his
5 grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his
daughters, Rachel Trombly and her husband Sean of Milford, NH; Elizabeth
Leighton and her husband Stephen of Hopkinton; 3 brothers, James Cox of
Chicago; Timothy Cox and his wife Patricia of Thompson, CT; Steven Cox of
Southborough; 5 grandchildren, Hannah & Hailey Trombly ; Paige, Cathryn &
Stephen Leighton; 2 sister in laws, Cheryl Lindberg and her husband Peter of
E. Windsor, CT; Nancy Adams of Franklin; Kim Taylor and his wife Deborah of
E. Bridgewater; and many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours.
Mass of Resurrection will be held on Saturday, July 10, at 10:30 AM at St.
Matthew Church, Highland St. Southborough. Expressions of sympathy may be
sent in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, neuro oncology dept. 44
Binney St. Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Morris Funeral Home 40 Main St. Southborough,http://www.morrisfuneralparlor.com/
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Sports and Recreation |
Save the Date for a Family
Camping Weekend, August 7-8, 2010!
If your family
(or a family you know) has always wanted to learn how to camp, a
fun-filled Becoming an Outdoors Family Camping Weekend is planned for
novice campers at Harold Parker
State Forest in Andover on August 7-8,
2010. Mark your calendars now! Organized by the Department of
Conservation and Recreation and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's
Becoming an Outdoorswoman Program, families
new to camping will have the option of learning some basic
camping skills and as well as other
outdoor recreational skills such as archery, fishing, canoeing and
hiking. Registration materials will be posted soon at the Division of
Fisheries and Wildlife's
Becoming an Outdoorswoman Calendar:
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/bow/bow_calendar.htm.
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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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“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
PERFORMANCES JULY 8-11
Metrowest
Family Theater of Sudbury proudly presents “The Sound of Music” on July
8, 9, and 10 at 7:00pm and July 11 at 2:00pm at the Trottier Middle
School, 49 Parkerville Road in Southborough.
Our cast
features over 50 men, women, teens, and children from Sudbury, Wayland,
Weston, Framingham, Stow, Brookline, and beyond!
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was
destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant
proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to
serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain.
Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of
spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they
marry. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on
the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and
inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
Tickets
are $16 for general admission and $20 for advanced premium seating which
includes the first five rows center guaranteed. Group rates are
available. You may order online by visiting
www.mftsudbury.org or
by calling 508-450-7847.
CAST
MEMBERS BY TOWN:
Acton:
Carly Chinitz, Lisa Lapinski, Alison Takacs, Grace Takacs,
Rosemary Takacs
Ashland:
Emily Schultz, Gail Schultz, Mara Wilson
Boylston: Alexis Weiss
Brookline:
Ryan Cook
Framingham:
Ava Caiola, Deborah DuBourdieu, Jason Hammel,
Vicki Hammel, Kristin Hatfield, Madison Kornbliet, David Ortmeyer
Hudson:
Chris Jordan Leicester:
Susan Stockwell
Littleton: Linnea Ross
Marlboro:
Samantha Keville Natick: Lorraine
Magee Revere: Lauren Drapek
Southborough:
Amanda Christy, Megan Christy, Karleigh Kebartas, Lexi Ryan
Stow: Meili Stanten
Sudbury:
Emily Bogdan, Jesse Bogdan, Caitlin Carter, Jane
Cunningham, Kayleigh Cyr, Lita Erman, Ed Fell, Janet Fell, Hailey
Gangitano, Ella Houlihan, Sara Kimble, Haley Lanzoni, Alexis Miller,
Christina Miller, Allison Pellegrino, Jill Pellegrino, Julia Pilavin,
Stephanie Pilavin, Avery Serven, Slater Smith, Jr., Chloe Thomas, Sara
Zieff
Upton:
Jackie Theoharis Waltham: Deirdre
McCourt Watertown: Virginia Jay, Caroline Kurman
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THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES IN THE
COMMONWEALTH
“The combination of
high temperatures and warm breezes, following a very dry period,
creates a recipe for the increased risk of brush and forest fires,”
says Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Kurt
Schwartz. Wildfires often begin unnoticed, but spread quickly,
igniting brush, trees and homes. There are three different classes
of wild fires. A ‘surface fire’ is the most common type, burning
along the forest floor, moving slowly and killing or damaging
trees. A ‘ground fire’, usually started by lightning, burns on or
below the forest floor. ‘Crown fires’ spread rapidly by the wind,
moving quickly by jumping along the treetops. Because 80% of forest
fires are started by negligent human behavior, such as smoking in
forested areas or improperly extinguishing campfires most are
preventable.
The Public is urged to obey all burning regulations
set in place by Public Safety officials.
Tips for Campers
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Use extreme
caution with disposal of smoking materials, cooking coals, and
campfires.
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Maintain at
least a 3’ clear area free from leaves, dry grass, pine needles,
etc. around grills, fireplaces and tents.
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Handle
flammable liquids with care, storing them only in metal
containers, using them only for their intended use.
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Fill lanterns
and stoves a safe distance downwind from sources of heat or open
flames.
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Make sure that
barbeque stands/portable stoves are level and sturdy.
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Keep a water
container nearby when coals/campfires are burning.
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When cooking is
over, soak the coals/fires to prevent re-ignition.
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Pitch your tent
at least 15’ upwind from grills and fireplaces.
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Only use
battery-operated lights in or near tents or campers.
Year-round Tips for Property Owners to Help
Prevent Wildfires
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Keep lawns
trimmed, leaves raked.
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Roof and rain
gutters should be debris-free to prevent burning embers from a
wildfire igniting your home.
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Compost or chip
vegetative debris piles.
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Stack firewood
at least 30’ away from structures.
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Store flammable
materials, liquids and solvents in metal containers outside the
home, at least 30’ away from structures and wooden fences.
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Make sure water
sources, such as hydrants, ponds, swimming pools and wells are
accessible for fire suppression.
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Check the spark
arresters on your combustible engines in equipment, such as lawn
mowers, ATVs, dirt bikes and chainsaws.
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Use fire
resistant, protective roofing and materials like stone, brick
and metal to protect your home.
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Install
multi-pane windows, tempered safety glass or fireproof shutters
to protect large windows from radiant heat.
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Have chimneys,
wood stoves and all home heating systems inspected and cleaned
annually by a certified specialist.
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Remove branches
hanging above and around chimneys.
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Create at least
a 10’ clearing around an incinerator before burning debris.
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Have a fire
extinguisher or garden hose on hand when burning debris.
Tips for Property Owners during Wildfire Season
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When leaving,
shut off gas at the meter and turn off pilot lights.
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Open fireplace
damper, closing the fireplace screen.
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Close windows,
vents, doors, blinds, or non-combustible window coverings and
heavy drapes, removing flammable drapes and curtains.
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Move flammable
furniture into the center of the home, away from windows and
sliding-glass doors.
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Close all
interior doors and windows to prevent drafts.
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Place valuables
that will not be damaged by water into a pool or pond.
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Gather your
pets into one room, making plans to care for your pets if you
must evacuate.
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Back your car
into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction
of escape. Shut doors and roll up windows. Leave the keys in
the ignition and the car doors unlocked. Close garage windows
and doors, but leave them unlocked.
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Disconnect
automatic garage door openers.
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Place
combustible patio/yard furniture indoors.
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Connect garden
hose to outside taps. Place lawn sprinklers on the roof and
near aboveground fuel tanks. Wet your roof.
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Wet or remove
shrubs within 15’ of the house.
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The
FLOWER POWER
MAGIC SHOW
with Debbie O’Carroll
will be at the
Southborough Library
THURSDAY, JULY 22
2:00 pm
All are welcome ~ No registration necessary
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Sports and Recreation |
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Outdoors Metrowest
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Heat
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MEMA ADVISES CAUTION DURING EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER
FRAMINGHAM, MA – With the extremely hot weather the
Commonwealth is presently experiencing, the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) is advising people to be cautious during
this period of extreme heat, and is offering some tips to help keep
cool and safe.
“A few common sense measures can reduce heat-related problems,
especially for the elderly, the very young and people with
respiratory ailments, who are more susceptible to the effects of
high temperatures,” said MEMA Acting Director Kurt Schwartz. “As
this extreme weather continues, some communities may be setting up
cooling centers to assist those seeking relief from the oppressive
heat.”
Here are some tips to follow during hot, humid weather:
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Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. Do not try to do
too much on a hot day.
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Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored
clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help
maintain normal body temperature. Protect your face with a
wide-brimmed hat.
·
Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you
do not feel thirsty. Attempt to stay hydrated.
·
Limit intake of alcoholic beverages. They can
actually dehydrate your body.
·
Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals. Avoid high
protein foods that increase metabolic heat.
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Stay indoors as much as possible.
·
If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your
lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air,
but they do help evaporate perspiration, which cools your body.
·
Go to a place where you can get relief from the heat,
such as air conditioned schools, libraries, theaters and other
community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times
of the day.
·
Check with your community for information about
possible local ‘cooling centers’.
·
Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun
with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers
can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80%.
·
Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s
ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen lotion
with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
·
Never leave children or pets alone in a closed
vehicle.
·
Check on family, friends and neighbors.
In normal weather, the body’s internal thermostat produces
perspiration that evaporates and cools the body. However, in
extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body
must work extra hard to maintain normal temperature, which may lead
to heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you believe
you, or anyone you are with, is experiencing a heat-related medical
emergency, promptly call 911, and if possible, move to a cooler
place.
The Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for
coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private resources
during emergencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for
effective response to all hazards, disasters or threats; train
emergency personnel to protect the public; provide information to
the citizenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses and
communities to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to and
recover from emergencies, both natural and man made. For additional
information about MEMA, go to
www.mass.gov/mema. Continue to follow information from MEMA on
Facebook and Twitter.
Heat advisory remains in effect from noon today to 7 pm edt this
evening,
A heat advisory remains in effect from noon today to 7 pm edt this
evening.
This heat advisory is for northern Connecticut, all of rhode island
except for newport county and block island, central and eastern
Massachusetts away from the coast, and the merrimack valley in
southern New Hampshire.
Heat indices will reach 100 to 104 degrees for several hours this
afternoon. Actual air temperatures will soar into the upper 90s with
increasing humidity levels.
Prolonged outdoor work or exercise in these conditions can result in
heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A heat advisory is issued when high humidities are expected to
combine with hot temperatures resulting in heat indices of 100
degrees or greater. Avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly
ventilated areas. Also, drink plenty of water and try to stay in an
air conditioned environment.
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Days of Old
July 6, 2010 - In earlier times, the Johnson farm would have been a
bustling place with haying and cows at this time of the year. |
southborough
RECEIVES
$3,839
GRANT
FOR LOSS
CONTROL
AND
SAFETY
EFFORTS
 As
part of
its
commitment
to
safety
and
controlling
costs,
the town
of
Southborough
has
received
a $3,839
grant
that
will be
used to
install
a
thermostat
in the
town
house,
library
and
senior
center.
In case
of a
temperature
drop,
the
thermostat
would
trigger
an alarm
alerting
staff
before
building
freeze
ups
could
occur,
preventing
significant
damage.
Another
portion
of the
grant
will be
used to
purchase
software
to track
preventative
maintenance
activities
and
costs
The Loss
Control
Grant is
from the
Massachusetts
Interlocal
Insurance
Association
(MIIA),
the
municipality’s
property
and
casualty
insurance
provider.
MIIA
Loss
Control
Grants
are
available
to its
member
municipalities
who may
apply
for
funds
upon
recognizing
a need
in their
community.
Grants
are
awarded
to fund
equipment
purchases
and to
implement
training
programs
that
address
safety
and loss
prevention
issues.
These
proactive
efforts
help
avoid
accidents
and
potentially
costly
claims
to
protect
the
municipality,
its
employees
and its
citizens.
The
Massachusetts
Interlocal
Insurance
Association
(MIIA)
is the
non-profit
insurance
arm of
the
Massachusetts
Municipal
Association
(MMA).
As a
member-based
organization,
MIIA’s
only
focus is
to
provide
excellent
service
and
quality
risk
management
solutions
to
Massachusetts
municipalities
and
related
public
entities.
Municipal
insurance
its only
business,
MIIA
insures
nearly
400
cities,
towns,
and
other
public
entities
in
Massachusetts.
For more
information
please
visit
www.emiia.org
and
www.mma.org
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT …
UV SAFETY MONTH
 Skin
cancer. Wrinkles. Premature aging. Now you can add cataracts and macular
degeneration - eye conditions that can lead to blindness - to the list of
dangers the sun can inflict.
Recent studies
have shown that prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays without
protection may cause serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss and
blindness.
Because July is
UV Safety Month, Eye M.D.s across the country are taking this opportunity to
urge Americans to wear sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats whenever spending
prolonged time in the sun.
Wear sunglasses
that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays. Buying a good pair of
sunglasses is not enough. You must remember to wear them whenever you’re
outside. Don't be fooled by a cloudy day. The sun's rays can still burn
through the haze and thin clouds.
And please, don't
forget the kids. Children should also wear hats and sunglasses and try to
stay out of the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., when the sun's
ultraviolet rays are the strongest.
Have fun in the
sun, but remember to protect your eyes! |
EVANGELIDIS FINISHES STRONG JUNE
Raises over $33,000 this month
WORCESTER –
Worcester County Sheriff candidate Lew Evangelidis recently highlighted
an extremely successful month on the campaign trail. Evangelidis
reported over $33,000 in deposits during June as his fundraising
momentum continues from the early months of his campaign.
Evangelidis, a former assistant district attorney and assistant state
prosecutor said, “Our campaign has quickly gained momentum and support
throughout the entire county from folks who are fed up with patronage,
wasteful spending and are ready to elect a Sheriff who is professional,
independent and innovative. Whether we are in Leominster, Southbridge
or any of the communities we’ve visited, voters are
very receptive to a candidate who is not part
of the patronage plagued old Worcester County political machine.”
Evangelidis continued, “We’ve held over 50 organized standouts in the
month of June and put together a busy calendar with events throughout
the entire county. The best part about this campaign is having a chance
to make so many new friends throughout the county, as well as the chance
to hear directly from the voters on how they want a Sheriff who will be
a community partner beyond the four walls of the jail.”
To
learn more about Evangelidis’ campaign for Sheriff, please visit his
website at
www.lewforsheriff.com
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STATEMENT OF KARYN
POLITO CALLING ON THE LEGISLATURE TO
SUSPEND SUMMER RECESS AND RETURN TO WORK ON BUDGET
"The state budget
Governor Patrick signed into law yesterday is a ticking time bomb
for the taxpayers of Massachusetts. It relies on too much borrowing
and one-time gimmicks. It is almost completely lacking in any
serious structural reform. These are critical times. For that
reason, I am calling on House Speaker DeLeo and Senate President
Murray to suspend legislative rules and hold formal sessions of the
General Court throughout this summer dedicated solely to the budget.
We need to evaluate every spending program in the budget. If a
program is not working, it should be eliminated. If it is not a core
service, it should be re-evaluated. The last thing we should do is
to ignore the obvious problems in our budget and pretend that we've
solved them." |
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Sports and Recreation |
REI - Sports Framingham, MA
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Family Climb |
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Join us at REI's Climbing Pinnacle. Whether a veteran, beginner, or
never experienced the thrill of indoor climbing, this event is for
you!
Read more about this event |
When:
07/08/2010 06:00 PM
Cost: $ |
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Digital Camera Basics Class |
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Find out everything you need to know about the basic functions of
your digital camera from a professional photographer. We will cover
exposure settings (automatic to manual mode), metering, auto focus,
use of flash, file size and type, and playing back images.
Read more about this event |
When:
07/08/2010 06:30 PM
Cost: $ |
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Framingham Summer Concert Series |
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Join REI and the Town of Framingham on Friday nights in July for
this FREE concert series at Framingham Village Green at Edgell Road
and Vernon Street.
Read more about this event |
When:
07/09/2010 06:30 PM
Cost: Free |
For
more outdoor events sponsored by REI click here |
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Worcester
Chapter of AMC
Deerfield River Class 1
Date:
07/10/2010
Paddle beautiful Deerfield River, Class 1 section. Early afternoon put-in.
Dinner option at Shelbourne Falls after the paddle. Bring bathing suits for
swimming.
Activity Category:
Paddling, Paddling
Location: Charlemont
Region: Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Leader:
David Cole 508-869-3125 508-869-3125
(before 9:00pm)
Co-Leader:
Russ Hammond ,
Elaine Cibelli
Registrar:
David Cole 508-869-3125 508-869-3125
(before 9:00pm)
Tuesday Night Ride
Date:
07/13/2010
Meet at Hot Dog Annie's on Route 56 in Leicester. Just north of Becker
College.
Activity Category:
Bicycling, Bicycling
Region: Massachusetts, Central
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Leader:
Steve Trimby 508 892-9526 508 892-9526 |
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Nature's Fireworks
July 5, 2010 - Nature brought on it's own colorful
"fireworks" last night with a brilliant sunset. |
I put this photo here because it looked like a hot summer day
and didn't think it would need much info. I've gotten a few emails asking
where it was taken from. It was from the route 85 causeway headed
south about 7:00 P.M. on July 4th. It was just a quick shot out the
passenger side window. Coming past the cemetery I didn't know that the
sky and water would look like this but I usually have my camera ready for
anything. Good thing I wasn't driving. I'd have had to pull over on the
causeway for this shot.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
353 PM EDT MON JUL 5 2010
...DANGEROUS HEAT INDICES EXPECTED ON TUESDAY...
CTZ002>004-MAZ005-010>014-017-018-026-NHZ012-RIZ001>005-060400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.100706T1600Z-100706T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...MANCHESTER...
NASHUA...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...
WARWICK...BRISTOL
353 PM EDT MON JUL 5 2010
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...MOST OF RHODE
ISLAND EXCEPT FOR THE SOUTH COAST...CENTRAL AND EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS AWAY FROM THE COAST...AND THE MERRIMACK VALLEY IN
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
HEAT ADVISORIES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HOURS
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ACTUAL AIR TEMPERATURES WILL SOAR INTO THE
UPPER 90S WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY LEVELS.
PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPERATURES RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO...DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND TRY TO
STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT.
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Tuesday 6 |
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Pajama Story Time
Jul 07 7:00 PM |
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The Library has a great new website: Click here
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Senior
Center Activities
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5 Monday |
6Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
8Thursday |
9Friday |
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Saturday |
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Closed Holiday |
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8:30 am health clinic |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
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9:00 AM center opens
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8:30
am Walking
Group
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9:30 am Tai
Chi
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10:00 AM Bocce |
10 am Bocce |
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12 Ping Pong
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12:00 PM Pitch |
10:00 AM canasta |
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12:00 Pitch |
2:00 Fitness |
1:00 PM Bridge |
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4:00 Summer BBQ |
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Click here for
the new Senior Center Website
Support Our Senior Centers:
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers
Bumper Sticker"
Computers:
We now have two computers in the hall before you enter our
main room that are now hooked up to the internet. You will be able to read
e-mail and look up information as well as play some fun card games. Feel
free to sit down and use the computers. Let us know if you would like any
help.
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Southborough meetings
July 6 - July 9, 2010
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Meeting |
Date |
Time |
Where |
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Zoning Board of Appeals |
7/7 |
7:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is excited to share the cover for her new
children's fire safety book,
Sparkles Goes to Boston!
The book will be released October 16th in Southborough, MA. The book
features Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Firefighter Dayna, Lt. Jim Peltier
and all of his friends at the Southborough Fire Department.
For More information click here
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