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Mission
Possible Silent Auction 2011
The Friends of the Southborough Public Library
will meet this month on Wednesday, March
16 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Library. Please plan to join us for updates
and as we consider library requests for Spring
and Summer library programs for all ages. All
Friends members are welcome. If you are
interested in joining the Friends, please plan
to come to the meeting, too!
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Archived Page 198 March 6, 2011 - March 12, 2011 |
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Pancake Breakfast 2011
March 12, 2011 - Boyscouts dish out a breakfast of pancakes during their annual Pancake Breakfast feast last weekend.
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Cookie Sale
March 12, 2011 - Girl Scout Troop # 2807 were selling girl scout cookies earlier today. They also were accepting cookies for troops.
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Not Camera Shy
March 12, 2011 - this mini wasn't shy when it came to photographing. |
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Space Weather News http://spaceweather.com AURORAS IN THE USA: A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic field on March 10th. The impact set off a G1-class geomagnetic storm and sent Northern Lights rippling over the US-Canadian border into states such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Sky watchers who hadn't seen auroras in years captured beautiful photos of green and purple streamers. This is another sign that Solar Cycle 24 is heating up. Check http://spaceweather.com for photos and updates. GEOMAGNETIC STORM ALERTS: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms erupt? Sign up for Space Weather PHONE (http://spaceweatherphone.com) or Space Weather TEXT (http://spaceweathertext.com) and never miss another aurora surprise. |
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Sports and Recreation ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com |
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CITIZEN SCIENTISTS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY TURTLE CROSSINGS IN
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March 11, 2011 - This year Woodward School's One School One Read
program was based on the book, "Mr. Popper's Penguins." All
students and teachers read the book and participated in many fun
curriculum related activities.
(teacher in photo is Art teacher, Heather Dubois, who had all third
graders create 3 dimensional penguins which comprise a beautiful
centerpiece in the school lobby!) Contributed photos
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Girl Scout Troop 2807 will be holding a cookie booth at the Town Center Plaza tomorrow 3/12/11 from 8:30-12:00. Please stop by to purchase a box of cookies. for yourself or you can buy a box and we will deliver it to the Drive for the Troops May 14th and 15th 2011. |
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March 11, 2011 - Setting sun scurries the clouds away and you can almost see the red maple buds wanting to burst through. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead Saturday night. Daylight savings time will kick in at 2:00 AM Sunday March 13, 2011. Once again it is spring ahead- fall back. |
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Representative Dykema to Hold Office Hours
Boston— Representative Carolyn Dykema will be holding office hours this month throughout the 8th Middlesex District.
Any resident who would like to speak with Representative Dykema and is unable to attend office hours should contact her office at (617) 722-2210 or email her aide at leah.robins@mahouse.gov to set up a personal appointment.
### State Representative Carolyn Dykema represents the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway (pct. 1), Southborough (pct. 2 & 3) and Westborough (pct. 2).
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Space
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MEMA ANNOUNCES APPLICANT BRIEFINGS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCECommunities from 6 Counties Eligible for Aid for January Snowstorm
FRAMINGHAM, MA - As a result of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts receiving a major disaster declaration due to the snowstorm of January 12, 2011, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be conducting six (6) Applicant Briefings, regarding the availability of Federal funding for Berkshire, Hampshire Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk Counties. These briefings will explain the reimbursement process for receiving Federal funds for eligible expenses incurred by state and local governments, as well as eligible private non-profit organizations, for snow and ice removal, equipment, contracts and personnel overtime, related to emergency protective measures during the storm. This major disaster declaration does not apply to individuals, residents or businesses.
“The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency looks forward to assisting all of the affected cities and towns, state agencies and eligible private non-profit organizations in these most affected counties as they continue to make their way through this process,” stated MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz. “The funds recovered will go a long way in helping these communities.”
Communities are encouraged to send representatives from their local emergency management, public works and finance departments since the briefings will explain the reimbursement process in detail. The briefings are expected to last approximately 1.5 hours. It is imperative that communities send at least one representative to obtain the necessary forms and information to enable each community to receive proper reimbursement.
Private non-profit organizations located in these counties may be eligible to receive Federal reimbursement for their expenses. In order for a private non-profit to be eligible for reimbursement, it must be performing an essential government service and have incurred a minimum of $1,000 in eligible expenses. To assist in identifying an eligible private non-profit, please refer to the FEMA website at www.fema.gov or contact the MEMA Disaster Recovery Department at (508) 820-2055.
Application Briefing Schedule. (note: Communities can attend any briefing. It is not necessary that you attend the briefing in your county.)
Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 9:00am Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 1:30pm Berkshire County: Hampshire County: Berkshire Community College Hatfield Town Hall Koussevitzky Arts Center Rm.#K11 2nd Floor 1350 Main Street 59 Main Street Pittsfield, MA Hatfield, MA
Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 10:00am Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 9:30am Norfolk County: Middlesex County: The Four Points Sheraton Hotel Littleton Police Station 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike 500 Great Road Norwood, MA, MA Littleton, MA
Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:30am Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 1:00pm Middlesex/Suffolk County: Essex County: Melrose Memorial Hall Topsfield Fairground 590 Main Street Coolidge Hall Melrose, MA 207 Boston Street Topsfield, MA
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 Preparedness, go to www.mass.gov/mema Follow MEMA updates on Facebook and Twitter.
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Sports and Recreation ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com |
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Where: Pilgrim Church 15 Common Street Southborough MA 01772
When: March 20, 2011
Time: 5:30pm-7: 30pm
What: This is a Silent (and Live) Auction and Dinner to benefit the Mission Trip fund for the Senior High Youth Group and the Men’s Club. This year the youth group has 38 teens and 9 adult chaperons going to the Chicago area to work in food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and with local churches in need of repairs to their food pantries. The Men’s Club goes on an annual trip to work with Habitat for Humanity in Maine.
Food: Mama Pietro’s Homemade Italian served family style (amazing meatballs, salad, pasta, and homemade sauce!), Rolls by Bertucci’s
50/50 Raffle
Featured Items:
Red Sox Premium Tickets (4 “awesome seats!”)
Patriots Pre-Season Tickets (6 tickets mid field, fairly far down)
Buzzards Bay Cape Home for a week
Avon Signature Barbie
Pizzeria Uno’s Pizza of your choice a month for a year
An Evening of Babysitting (up to 5 hours) by our expert teen babysitters (several sitters to chose from!)
Pre-Packaged Dinners by Mama Pietro for $10 each!
Call for Donations: We are looking for donations of gift cards from local businesses
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Southborough Library to Host Galway Bay author Mary Pat Kelly, Tuesday,
March 22 at 7:00 p.m. |
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Assabet Valley Mastersingers Present Assabet Valley Mastersingers, in an enthusiastic welcome to spring, will present Carl Orff’s popular Carmina Burana on Sunday, March 20, 2011. This “dramatic cantata” was inspired by an unusual collection of 13th century poems discovered in a Bavarian monastery—surprisingly ribald and joyous to have been found in such a setting. Vigorous accompaniment will be provided by two pianos and percussion ensemble. AVM Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton will conduct the full ensemble, including renowned vocal soloists soprano Merrycarol Yumi Wada, tenor Arthur Rishi, and baritone Philip Lima with the Algonquin Regional High School Concert Choir and the Assabet Valley Mastersingers.
Also on the program will be heard Johannes Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder Walzer, opus 65, a group of lyrical, sometimes woeful, richly Romantic love songs. For evident reasons, the 3:30 pm concert on March 20th has been dubbed “Wine, Women, and Song.”
The auditorium at St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Road (Route 85) in Southborough is accessible to the physically challenged. Assistive listening systems, courtesy of Crossroads Community Foundation, are available at all concerts for use by hearing impaired audience members. Large print programs will be offered to those desiring enhanced readability. This concert has been graciously supported by a grant from Avidia Charitable Foundation.
Concert tickets may be purchased at Robinson Music Company, Westborough; Shattuck’s Pharmacy, Northborough; Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury; English Garden Florist, Southborough; Arts Alliance in Hudson; and both Joy-Den Jewelers and Main Street Café in Marlborough. Advance sale tickets are discounted $1 (one) from the general price of $20 (twenty) and $18 (eighteen) for students and senior citizens.
For further information call (978) 562-9838 or reference www.avmsingers.org. Partial funding for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, a non-profit organization, has also been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through local Arts Councils.
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Recovery Connection Updates The open art
studio that normally takes place on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm has been
changed to Fridays at the same time going forward. This change has already
been reflected on our monthly calendars.
It is that
time of year again and The Recovery Connection is trying to find out if we
are going to field a softball team this year. This will all depend on the
interest and participation of the members. There is a sign up sheet at the
front desk for any members interested in being on the team. The team will
need a coach. There are coaches meetings that will be taking place on
Sundays in Worcrester. If you are interested in being on the team then
please come down the center and sign up.
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ARHS Events and Activities Upcoming Events 3/9 APTO meeting, Library, 7:00 pm 3/10 Unscheduled Night
3/12
SAT's at ARHS, 7:45 am 3/18 Professional Development Day - No School
3/21
Spring Sports Tryouts
4/1
NEF quiz night, 7-10 pm
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PUMP IT UP AND KEEP GOING STRONG With heart-healthy tips and advice from the Natick VNA (Natick, MA – March 2011) – While the statistics are daunting: on average 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day – they are not etched in stone. Eighty to 90 percent of all heart disease, which is truly a lifestyle disease and not something you catch, can be prevented. Taking good care of your heart, the pump that supplies your entire body with the oxygen, nutrients and energy it needs to run, is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your family. . Keep an Eye on those Numbers One important way to maintain a healthy heart is to keep an eye on your blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 75 million people in the United States age 20 and older have high blood pressure (i.e., 140/90 or above). Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is often called the "silent killer." The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked, and physicians are increasingly recommending at-home blood pressure monitoring for their patients. Patients who have started on new medications or who suspect that their medications may not be working effectively are also ideal candidates for this kind of monitoring. Judi Boyko, CEO of the Natick Visiting Nurse Association, which serves more than 20 towns in MetroWest Boston, says, "We find that many of the heart patients referred to the Natick VNA for care benefit from having their blood pressure monitored daily, whether they have ongoing problems such as congestive heart failure, or they have just left the hospital after a heart attack or stroke. And with the ability to track and find patterns in patients’ blood pressure readings, and send these records to patients’ physicians, we’re able to help doctors take better care of their patients, identify possible problems, and adjust medications where appropriate." The Natick VNA, in fact, offers a special telemonitoring program that enables patients with heart problems to take their blood pressure, and monitor other vital signs, right from home. The vital signs are then transmitted to the Natick VNA’s headquarters, where specially trained nurses can immediately read the results and alert patients and doctors to any problems or anomalies. Telemonitors are an important tool, helping to provide high quality management of cardio-pulmonary illnesses – preventing, when possible, emergency trips to a hospital. The telemonitoring program has actually saved lives, as nurses have, on occasion, referred patients with severe spikes or drops in their vital signs right to the hospital for immediate treatment. The Natick VNA also recommends incorporating these heart-healthy changes into your lifestyle so you and your loved ones can enjoy the rewards of excellent health and a long life.
For more tips or additional information on in-home telemonitoring services, please contact the Natick VNA at www.natickvna.org or # 508-653-3081. About Natick VNA For over 111 years, the Natick Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Natick, Massachusetts has been serving more than 20 communities in MetroWest Boston. As the area’s premier free-standing, not-for-profit home health care agency, Natick VNA helps patients of all ages reduce hospitalizations and live with maximum independence in their own homes. Utilizing the latest in home care technology, Natick VNA’s highly skilled professional and compassionate caregivers make over 60,000 home visits each year to more than 2,500 people, seeing 350 patients every day. The Natick VNA endeavors to provide care, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.For more information, please visit: http://www.natickvna.org |
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BurninBurning season starts January 15 and ends May 1 Burn permits can be obtained on-line. A credit card is needed to pay the required $10 fee. Be aware however, it can take up to 24-48 hours for approval and issuance of a permit. If you need to acquire a permit and burn on the same day, you have to obtain it at the Fire Station. Click here for on-line permit application Permits are $10 - Seniors over age 65 - free |
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Sports and Recreation ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com |
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March 9,
2011 - ARHS Girls basketball defeated Leominster earlier this week 51-41 and
will face Shrewsbury on Saturday night for the Central Division crown.
Shrewsbury defeated Holy Name 35-30.
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KEENE STATE COLLEGE MEN’S LACROSSE JETTE LEADS OWLS OVER PILGRIMS 13-6
KEENE, N.H. 3/6/11 – Sophomore attack Taylor Jette (Simsbury, Conn.) scored five goals to lead the Keene State College men’s lacrosse team to a 13-6 non-conference win over New England College at rainy Owl Athletic Complex on Sunday afternoon. Originally scheduled for Saturday at NEC, the game was moved to Keene because of poor field conditions in Henniker. Leading 5-3 at halftime, Keene State (2-0) broke open a close game by outscoring the Pilgrims 5-1 in the third quarter. “That was the make it or break it quarter,” said KSC Coach Mark Theriault. “We needed to strike first and dominate play so they couldn’t get back in the game.” Jette ignited the Owls surge with two goals and an assist in the quarter. He scored a breakaway goal to make it 6-3 and three minutes later set up Tom Montano (Old Lyme, Conn.), who was able to get a shot off just before getting hit in front of the net. “We just wanted to stay simple,” said Jette about the Owls’ third quarter strategy. “It was a two goal and we wanted to get things going.” “Taylor had some nice transition goals,” said Theriault. “He played a pretty solid game.” KSC kept up the attack. Junior Matt Crimmins (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) and Jette, taking advantage of a man-up opportunity, scored goals 15 seconds apart to extend the Owls lead to 9-3. Later in the quarter, sophomore Ian Hart (Richmond, N.H.) found Crimmins for his second goal of the quarter to make it 10-3. The Owls netted the first two goals of the fourth quarter to put the game away. Senior Michael Araujo (Southboro, Mass.) scored from the right side and Jette found the back of the net on a turnaround shot to make it 12-4. Crimmins and Araujo each had two goals while Hart had a strong game at midfield, finishing with a goal and three assists. Senior Matt Carey (Medford, N.Y.) had two goals and an assist for the Pilgrims, who were playing in their season-opener. Sophomore Jason Lesser (Brewster, N.Y.) had another strong game in goal for Owls, stopping 13 shots. Junior Nick Aquaviva (Syracuse, N.Y.) was busy in the NEC goal with 12 saves. The Owls outshot the Pilgrims 46-32 and had a 33-26 advantage in ground balls. NEC won 12 of 22 face-offs. Keene State will play two games during spring break week in Florida, including a clash against Geneseo (N.Y.) State. Theriault knows his team can’t make any mistakes against the 11th ranked Blue Knights. “We might be able to get away with a couple of mistakes against New England College, but if we do that when we play SUNY-Geneseo they will take advantage of those opportunities. We need to be a little crisper then we were today.”
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Southborough Library website: Click here |
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Senior Center Activities
Click here for the Senior Center Website Support Our Senior Centers:
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers Bumper Sticker" |
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Southborough meeting March 7 to March 11, 2010
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