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October 9, 2011 - October 15, 2011

October 15, 2011 - Hardworking Crews have been filling packages for the weekend troop drive being conducted at the Southborough Senior Center on Cordaville Road this weekend.  Special thanks to Stop and Shop for the collection boxes that they had at their Westborough Stores for the last few months.

Important Meeting for Southborough Residents Coming Up

Should the Town of Southborough have a Town Manager and a five person Board of Selectmen?  On Monday, October 24 the Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation is inviting all Town Officials, Town Employees and residents to a forum at Cordaville Hall at 7 pm.  The Forum will feature Shrewsbury’s Town Manager Daniel J. Morgado and a member of Shrewsbury’s five person Board of Selectmen.  The Town Manager/5 person Board of Selectmen has been in place in Shrewsbury since 1953.  Dan Morgado is a graduate of Bridgewater State College and holds a Masters of Public Administration from Clark University.  He has been the Town Manager of Shrewsbury since 1997.   Prior to 1997, he served as Town Administrator in the Towns of Easton and Blackstone.   For several years, Mr. Morgado has been an instructor in the Clark University MPA Program specializing in the area of Policy Analysis and Local Government Management.  Southborough’s Town Administrator Jean Kitchen and Southborough’s three person Board of Selectmen have also been invited.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of this proposed form of government?  Will it improve the efficiency of delivering services?  Will it make the government more or less transparent?  Will it facilitate the budget process?  Will it entice more folks to run for office, volunteer for a committee?  Our guests will attempt to answers these and any other questions that those attending might pose.  

BOSTON, MA (October 11, 2011)… On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a team of employees, friends, family from the Boston office of Murtha Cullina LLP, along with their pets, participated in the 2011 MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals on Boston Common.  Team Murtha was the number one corporate sponsor of the Boston MSPCA Walk for Animals, raising over $4,000 in monetary and in-kind donations.

Over the summer, the Firm organized fundraising efforts above and beyond walker registrations and sponsorships which included individual donations, firm-wide in-kind donations of shelter supplies, bake sales, a pet picture contest, and more.

“The rate of participation in the Boston office was extraordinary and a testament to the remarkable community spirit we are lucky to have,” said associate Lauren MacLellan, Team Captain and active member of the MSPCA. “Thanks to our Community Service Committee and to everyone who baked, cleaned closets, hauled blankets, contributed and walked.” 

Career Coaching

Are you struggling to find work?

Are you considering a career change, but not sure how to make the leap?

Would you like to advance in your current career, but feel stagnant?

Personal roadblocks, such as lack of clarity and limiting beliefs, may be getting in your way. Learn how to identify and address these roadblocks in order to achieve greater career success!

Kim Meninger is a certified career coach and founder of Great Heights Coaching. Prior to coaching, Kim worked for 2 years in alliance management at Monster Worldwide and 9 years in partner management at EMC Corporation. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MBA from Boston College. 

Come hear Kim Meninger’s interactive, discussion-based presentation, “Overcoming Personal Roadblocks to Career Success” at Beth Tikvah Synagogue’s first Shmear and Shmooze of the year. This exciting and timely event will take place at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St. Westborough, MA, on Sunday morning October 30, 2011 from 10-11:30 AM.

The cost for this event is $10, payable at the door.  Please contact EJ Dotts at ejdotts@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this event.  We also ask that you email her if you plan to attend so that we can make sure we have enough shmear for the schmooze.

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) today announced it will conduct a series of eight public meetings to gather public comments on storm preparation and power restoration efforts by two of the state’s investor-owned electric utilities in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, which made landfall on August 28, 2011.

The DPU will hold four meetings in each company’s service territory and will collect written public comment until 5 p.m. on November 23, 2011. The DPU is holding hearings in the hardest hit regions of each company’s service territory and encourages customers to attend any of the four meetings as well as submit written comments.

The DPU is reviewing each company’s 30-day post-storm report, which was due on October 3. In response to customer and municipal concerns, the DPU also opened investigations on September 15 into National Grid and NSTAR’s storm response focusing on the companies’ efforts to restore electric power, including their communications with affected communities. The investigations will determine whether the companies complied with DPU regulations and fully implemented their Emergency Response Plans, which were last filed in May 2011.

The DPU’s investigations are focused on compliance with DPU’s performance standards for emergency preparation and restoration of service, including: (1) preparation for and management of the restoration efforts with respect to Tropical Storm Irene; (2) allocation of company resources in the affected communities; (3) communications with state, local municipal and public safety officials, and with the department; (4) dissemination of timely information to the public; and (5) identification of company practices requiring improvement, if any.

National Grid
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
Quincy High School, 100 Coddington St., Quincy

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road, Southborough

Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Attleboro High School, 100 Rathbun Willard Drive, Attleboro

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
Massasoit Community College, Conference Center, Route 27, Crescent St., Brockton

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

*Armed Robbery*
On Thursday 10/13/11 at approximately 2011 hrs, the owner of Southborough Auto Body at 355 Turnpike Road, Southborough, reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint by two black males. One of the suspects was alleged to have shown a small, black handgun, and demanded money from the owner of the business. An undisclosed amount of money was taken, and the two suspects fled the area on foot.  Massachusetts State Police and Westborough Police officers assisted Southborough police in attempting to locate the two suspects.  It is believed that the suspects may have possibly had a vehicle waiting for them as they left the business.

The two suspects were described as:

Black Male: 6’1” wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt and sunglasses.

Black male: 5’7” wearing blue jean shorts and a white t-shirt.  A tattoo of a male in an electric chair with the words

 “Death Row” was tattooed on his left arm.  (This is the individual that displayed the firearm).  If you have any

information regarding this incident or these two suspects, please contact the Southborough Police Department at

508 – 485 – 2121.

Get the Facts - Who Needs Flood Insurance?

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Destructive flooding regularly occurs throughout Massachusetts, yet only about two percent of the state’s residents and business owners have flood insurance. Some may not be purchasing insurance due to a number of myths about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

“Sometimes people are given wrong information, such as their property isn’t eligible for flood

insurance when it is,” says Mark H. Landry, Federal Coordinating Officer with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  “I urge everyone to visit www.floodsmart.gov for current information on the National Flood Insurance Program.”

“Flood insurance helps Massachusetts residents protect their personal assets and their families’ overall financial security in the event of floods,” said Kurt Schwartz, Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).  “I urge people to educate themselves about their flood risk, flood insurance and make wise choices to protect their family’s financial health.”

Myth:  You can't buy flood insurance if you are located in a high risk flood area.

Fact:  You can buy flood insurance in Massachusetts through the NFIP no matter where you live, with a few exceptions, as long as your community participates in the NFIP.  The NFIP is a voluntary program and not all communities choose to participate. 

Myth:  You can't buy flood insurance immediately before or during a flood.

Fact:  You can purchase flood insurance at any time. There is, however, a 30-day waiting period after you've applied and paid the premium before the policy is effective. 

Myth:  Flood insurance is not available to renters.

Fact:  Flood insurance can provide up to $100,000 of coverage for the contents of any residential building; this includes the contents of a renter’s apartment or home. 

Myth:  You can't buy flood insurance if your property has been flooded.

Fact:  It doesn't matter if your home, apartment or business has flooded. You may still be eligible to purchase flood insurance for property in Massachusetts except in a non-participating community.

Myth: Homeowners insurance will pay to repair and replace property that is damaged by flooding.

Fact:  Unfortunately, many homeowners do not find out until it is too late that their standard homeowners policy does not cover damage due to rising or standing water from flooding.

Myth:  Only residents of high risk flood zones need to insure their property.

Fact:  More than 20 percent of claims are made from areas outside of mapped high risk flood zones.  Even if you live in an area which is not flood-prone, it's advisable to have flood insurance. 

Flooding can be caused by snow and ice melt, dam breach, extremely heavy rain fall or a hurricane. The NFIP’s Preferred Risk Policy, available for about $400 a year for full coverage, is designed for residential properties located in low-to-moderate flood risk zones.

Myth: Federal disaster assistance will pay for flood damage.

Fact:  Before a community is eligible for disaster assistance, it must receive a federal disaster declaration. Declarations occur in less than 50 percent of flooding incidents.  Even if federal disaster assistance is available, not everyone is eligible; when FEMA assistance is available, the amount may be less than needed to complete repairs and replace property. 

The annual premium on an NFIP insurance policy will generally be far less expensive than repaying a disaster loan.  Furthermore, if you are uninsured and receive federal disaster assistance after a flood, you must purchase flood insurance to be eligible for any future federal disaster aid.

Myth:  Flood insurance is too expensive

Fact:  As with any type of property insurance, the premium depends on the degree of risk for the particular property and the amount of insurance coverage needed.  To find out what your premium for flood insurance would be, go to the www.FloodSmart.gov  Web site and enter the address of your property.

NFIP provides a solid cushion of financial support that far outweighs assistance that may be received during a disaster declaration; NFIP assistance is applicable even without a federal disaster declaration. 

To get the facts about the NFIP, go to www.FloodSmart.gov.

We need your help!

Please consider volunteering to help with these family friendly events organized by the Southborough Recreation Department:

• 5th Annual Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run

• South Union Playground Grand Opening

• Southborough Summer Nights 

• Heritage Day Parade, Road Race, Vendors

Friends of Southborough Recreation (FOSR) are a 501(c)(3) designated organization with a tax exempt status.  FOSR promotes community activities, awards scholarships and works to meet the needs of children and families in town.  Please visit our website and consider volunteering:

http://www.friendsofsoutboro.com  

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

VLASS, Ruth A. (McLellan) Of Southborough, formerly of Wellesley and Newton Upper Falls, October 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Vlass. Loving mother of Deborah A. Scannell of New Boston NH, Sandra J. Renegar of Hanson, Michael R. Vlass of West Newbury, Timothy J. Vlass of Natick and Kristen M. Lawson of Framingham. Sister of Margaret Davis of Kirkland WA, Jean Schiavone of Westport CT, Richard McLellan of Plymouth and Thomas McLellan of Bedford. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, 270 Elliot St Newton Upper Falls on Thursday October 13 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave NEEDHAM on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Needham. For obit, directions or to share a memory of Ruthpleasevisit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

Hopkinton, MA - Compass Memory Support Assisted Living at Hopkinton is hosting a book signing and reading with a popular author whose book about her family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease topped the charts on Amazon.com. The public is invited to attend the event on Monday, November 7^th at 2:00 pm at the Hopkinton Senior Center located at 28 Mayhew Street in Hopkinton. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by November 4^th to Eric Varin, Compass at Hopkinton, 508-435-1011.

Susan Rava calls her book “Swimming Solo” a “support-group-in-a-book” and one reader described it as a “life­line.” Her personal story about her family’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease is grip­ping, sad and funny all at once. In the words of a geriatric physician who reviewed the book: “Swimming Solo honors and celebrates the resilience of character and the unique traits that survive over the course of the illness. Rava provides guidance regarding supportive services, the importance of family education, and caregiver respite.”

Eric Varin, Community Relations Director at Compass at Hopkinton, said Compass at Hopkinton is delighted to host this special event at the Hopkinton Senior Center. “We are interested in providing solid information and guidance to people in our community who are dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in their family. We also want to convey the important positive message that people with dementia can continue to learn, adjust to their illness, play a role in their own care, and live meaningful lives when supported properly. We believe in this concept wholeheartedly – we see it every day in the people we care for here at Compass Memory Support and it is at the very core of the programming we offer through our affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center.”

 According to Susan Rava, the story of her book “Swimming Solo” begins when her elderly father-in-law set out alone, contrary to family rules, to swim straight across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee. Soon after, he was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease. Susan Rava went on to describe her other family members who developed Alzheimer’s. She said, “Later my father showed me a slip of paper. It said, "D-O-R-O-T-H-Y." He said to me, ‘Your mother's name. So I don't forget it.’ He too was in the grip of Alzheimer's. Then followed both my mother-in-law and my mother. My husband, John, and I were the primary caregivers and point people over 14 years. Swimming Solo recreates all four parents in their heydays: they were colorful and productive too. It also shows their declines into Alzheimer's disease. Readers tell me that they laugh and cry.”  

Compass at Hopkinton’s innovative memory care approach, developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, treats the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment (early memory loss) in a comfortable dignified residential setting. The community, serving the Metrowest and Worcester County area, features 40 apartments as well as sun-filled living and dining areas. Innovative programs include a curriculum-based adult learning program, specialized brain-healthy diet, and individual resident case review. The community offers a day-guest program, holistic hospital rehabilitation program, and respite stays so that family caregivers can travel for business or vacation. For tours and information call 508-435-1011.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

October 13, 2011 - ARHS played to a 1-1 tie yesterday against Shrewsbury, Algonquin remains in the Mid-Wach A lead.

 

Fire at Mauro's Cafe

October 12, 2011 - Southborough Firefighters responded to a fire in the kitchen area of Mauro's Cafe.  Marlborough Fire covered Headquarters and Westborough Fire Department responded to the scene.  The Fire Department is investigating.

Below photo by Thanos Chryssanthacopoulos
 

October 12, 2011 - The ARHS football team always gets great support.

CHANGE OF VENUE

ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS

Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director

GLORIOUS SOUNDS OF FRANCE

Messe Chorale—Charles Gounod

&

Gloria—Francis Poulenc

Maria Ferrante, Soprano

Brett Maguire, Organist

Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 3:30 PM

St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd. (Rte. 85), Southborough

Accessible to the physically challenged

Assistive Listening Systems

Large Print Programs

Tickets: $20; $15 Students/Seniors

Advance sale discount $5

Information: (978)-562-9838 or WWW.AVMSINGERS.ORG

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

October 12, 2011  - ARHS varsity defeated Fitchburg 9-0 earlier this week.

October 12, 2011 - Unfortunately ARHS football team lost to Hudson 40-14.

October 12, 2011 - The ARHS boys LAX team got their plaques Friday night.

October 11, 2011 - A large crowd enjoyed all the festivities that the Annual Southborough Heritage Day offers.

October 11, 2011 - Pumpkins still adored the stone wall around Common St. and St. Mark's Road.

The Woodville Rod and Gun Club is having "Comedy Night" Saturday,
November 5 @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets are only   $20.00 and includes a meal and
a show. For more info visit the club on Rte 135 in Hopkinton or call
508-435-4148.
 

                        SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

                                DAILY LOG

Tuesday 10/4/11

06:00 SCHOOL FIRE DRILL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF NEAL

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF PIERCE

13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT DEERFOOT RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

15:27 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO MAIN ST 

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

    E23  FF AMENDOLA     FF ROACH

15:30 SMOKE DETECTOR, RESALE WALNUT DR 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

15:32 EMS CALL NEWTON ST 

    A28  FF ROACH        FF AMENDOLA

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

Wednesday 10/5/11

06:39 CO DETECTOR ACTIVATION, NO CO WINTER ST 

    A28  FF RICE         FF AMENDOLA

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF ROACH

08:39 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO RICHARDS RD 

    E22  FF NAVAROLI

    T21  LT PELTIER      FF GOODSPEED    FF MARTINS

09:57 EMS CALL SOUTHVILLE RD 

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF MARTINS

    C30  FF GOODSPEED

10:10 EMS CALL TURNPIKE RD 

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF MARTINS

    C30  FF GOODSPEED

11:27 EMS CALL OAK ST ASH

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF MARTINS

12:26 EMS CALL TURNPIKE RD 

    A29  LT PELTIER      FF GOODSPEED

    C27  CAPT MAURO

15:30 SMOKE DETECTOR, RESALE WINCHESTER ST 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

20:37 PUBLIC SERVICE ASSISTANCE PARTRIDGE HILL RD 

    C30  LT PELTIER

Thursday 10/6/11

04:38 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO SOUTHWOOD DR 

    C30  LT PELTIER

09:40 RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL BOSTON RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF AMENDOLA

    C30  FF STRONG

10:00 SCHOOL FIRE DRILL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF RICE         FF AMENDOLA

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF STRONG

10:30 COMMERCIAL INSPECTION CORDAVILLE RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF AMENDOLA

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF STRONG

10:33 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO MARLBORO RD 

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF STRONG

    T21  FF RICE         FF AMENDOLA

13:30 PROPANE INSPECTION OLAND LN 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

14:00 26F REINSPECTION FLAGG RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

14:30 PROPANE INSPECTION DAVIS RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

15:00 PROPANE INSPECTION WOODLAND RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

20:10 ANIMAL PROBLEM PARTRIDGE HILL RD 

    C30  FF RICE

Friday 10/7/11

04:18 CO DET. ACTIV. DUE TO MALFUNCT EAST MAIN ST 

    A28  FF AMENDOLA     FF NAVAROLI

    E22  FF KANE         FF RICE

06:13 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO NICHOLS ST 

    E22  FF KANE         FF RICE

    E23  FF AMENDOLA     FF NAVAROLI

11:16 EMS CALL WATKINS LN 

    A28  FF SHANAHAN     FF NEAL

    E22  FF FRANKS       FF MARTINS

14:04 EMS CALL BREAKNECK HILL RD 

    A28  FF SHANAHAN     FF NEAL

    C30  FF MARTINS

19:25 EMS CALL VALLEY RD 

    A28  FF SHANAHAN     FF NEAL

    C30  FF MARTINS

20:14 GAS LEAK (NATURAL GAS OR LPG) TARA RD 

    A28  FF SHANAHAN     FF NEAL

    E22  LT PELTIER      FF FRANKS       FF MARTINS      FF HOGAN

Sunday 10/9/11

08:54 EMS CALL FLAGG RD 

    A28  FF PIERCE       FF MARTINS

    C30  FF ROACH

09:36 EMS CALL BOSTON RD 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF PIERCE

    A29  FF ROACH        FF MARTINS

12:04 MISC. SAFETY INSPECTION TURNPIKE RD 

    C30  FF STRONG

Monday 10/10/11

11:32 EMS CALL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF ROACH        FF PIERCE

19:06 EMS CALL EAST MAIN ST 

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF WILLS

    C30  EMT GLECKEL

19:23 EMS CALL BOSTON RD 

    A29  FF ASPESI       FF ROACH

    C30  FF WILLS

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

October 10, 2011 - Checking us out.

Bonjour ABC will help you learn French for work, travel or just because you want to learn French to enrich your life learning experience.  Classes for Children, High School and Adults.  Residents from nearby Metrowest towns are welcome. Contact:

Address:

54 Central Street, suite 3

Southborough, MA 01745

Mailing Address:

PO Box 225

Southborough, MA 01772

Phone: (617) 306-3332

Email: am@bonjourabc.com

Southborough Senior Center

October 10 - 14, 2011

111 Cherry Street

Ashland, MA 01721

508 - 881- 01721

Offering dance, Art, Enrichment programs, Adult and Children's classes.

Dance with Me (age 2), Little Ballerinas (age 3), Pre School - 7 years of Age, Ages 8 - 10 (levels 1 - 3), Ages 11 - HS (Int - Adv), Adult Program, The Movement Project, Suzi Meeker Art Classes, Summer Teen/Adult Classes and Summer Enrichment classes.

Sunday, October 16th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm,

RSVP by Fri. Oct. 14th to: Gulbankian@aol.com

or 508-485-8979.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com