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Archived Page 232
October 30,
2011 - November 5, 2011 |
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Don't
forget to turn your clocks back an hour before turning in Saturday
night. Most of the U.S. returns to standard
time
Nov. 6 at 2 a.m
It's
Spring Ahead and Fall Back
Also
Change
your clock/Change your Batteries
Don't
forget to change the batteries in your smoke detector and CO
Detectors
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Halloween 2
November 5, 2011 - Trick or Treaters were out and
about tonight to make up for the snow delayed Halloween of earlier
this week. Here is the annual display for the Parkerville Road
south. This year's theme was aliens.
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Annual Firefighter's and Police Memorial
November 5, 2011 - Southborough's firefighters, police and EMT's
line up outside St. Anne's Church for this year's Memorial service.
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Pumpkin Winner
The local Knights of Columbus Council
sponsored a "Guess the Weight of the Pumpkins" contest at the recent
Heritage Day Celebration in Southborough.
Estimates were entered by 93 participants.
The winning weight of 35 pounds was given by eleven year old Antonio
Giardano of Southborough. He is shown here, second from the right with
his brother Domenic and Val Provencher from the Knights of Columbus. |
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FEMA, FCC Announce Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System
Similar to local Emergency Alert System tests, this test is
scheduled for November 9, 2011
The
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will
conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
The national test will occur on Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
ET/11:00 AM PT and will last
30 seconds.
The
EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the
President of the United States to address the American public during
emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors and state
and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to
issue more localized emergency alerts.
Similar to local EAS tests that are already conducted frequently,
the nationwide test will involve broadcast radio and television
stations, cable television, satellite radio and television services
and wireline video service providers across all states and the
territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American
Samoa.
On
November 9, the public will hear a message indicating that "This is
a test." The audio message will be the same for both radio and
television. Under the FCC's rules, radio and television
broadcasters, cable operators, satellite digital audio radio service
providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers and wireline
video service providers are required to receive and transmit
presidential EAS messages to the public. A national test will help
the federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability
of the system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of
emergencies and potential dangers nationally and regionally.
"A
national test of our Emergency Alert System, with the vital
communications support and involvement of participants, is a step
towards ensuring that the alert and warning community is prepared to
deliver critical information that can help save lives and protect
property," said Damon Penn, FEMA's Assistant Administrator of
National Continuity Programs. "Because there has never been an
activation of the Emergency Alert System on a national level, FEMA
views this test as an excellent opportunity to assess the readiness
and effectiveness of the current system. It is important to
remember that this is not a pass or fail test, but a chance to
establish a baseline for making incremental improvements to the
Emergency Alert System with ongoing and future testing. It is also
important to remember that the Emergency Alert System is one of many
tools in our communications toolbox, and we will continue to work on
additional channels that can be a lifeline of information for people
during an emergency."
"The
upcoming national test is critical to ensuring that the EAS works as
designed," said Jamie Barnett, Chief of the FCC's Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau. "As recent disasters here at home and in
Japan have reminded us, a reliable and effective emergency alert and
warning system is key to ensuring the public's safety during times
of emergency. We look forward to working with FEMA in preparation
for this important test."
Over
the past two years and as part of ongoing national preparedness
planning efforts, FEMA, the FCC and other federal partners, state,
local, tribal and territorial governments, Emergency Alert System
participants and other stakeholders have been working toward making
this test a reality.
As the federal, state, tribal, territorial and local
governments prepare for and test their capabilities, this event
serves as a reminder that everyone should establish an
emergency preparedness kit
and
emergency plan
for themselves, their families, communities, and businesses. Anyone
can visit
www.Ready.gov
for more information about how to prepare for and stay informed
about what to do in the event of an actual emergency.
For more information on this test visit:
http://www.fema.gov/eastest
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Rietha I. (Michel) Baker,
96, of Hudson, formerly of Southborough, passed away on
Thursday (Nov. 3, 2011) in the River Terrace Healthcare Facility in
Lancaster with her loving family at her bedside.
She was the wife of the late Fred L. Baker, retired accountant for
the Town of Southborough, who left her too soon in 1977.
She is survived by a sister Dorothy Smith of Alexandria, VA. Also
leaves her step-son William J. Baker and his wife Margaret of
Pittsfield, N.H. and step-daughter Maryann Lamy and her husband
Arthur of southborough and two nieces Ann Cavanaugh and her husband
Charles of Hudson and Betty Lou Naumes and her husband George of
Marlborough and four nephews: Paul Morin and his wife Denise of
Marlborough and Charles Morelli and his wife Sue of Marlborough,
David Smith and his wife Debbie of Virginia and Douglas Smith and
his wife Gail of Virginia and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She
was predeceased by a brother Euclid Michel of Hudson and two sisters
Mildred Morin and Janet Morelli both of Marlborough and step-son
Fred L. Baker Jr.
She was born in Marlborough daughter of the late Henry and
Josephine (Nichol) Michel and was educated in the Marlborough School
System. After high school she pursued various secretarial courses of
instruction.
She was employed in many occupations during her long life
including: Blue Ribbon Cleaners in Exeter, N.H.; Dennison
Manufacturing of Marlborough; Thomas Taylor Co. as an inspector;
Diamond Shoe corp. as a clerk; Marlborough Hospital in Admitting;
Arthur G. Richer, M.D. as a receptionist; Marlborough Hospital at
the switchboard; W.G. Roche, M.D. as a receptionist and F&R Dental
Associates as a receptionist.
Former member of St. Anne Church in Southborough and later in life
a member of Christ the King Parish in Hudson.
The immediate families wish to thank everyone at the River Terrace
Healthcare Facility for caring for Rietha these final five years of
her life.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2011) at 10
A.M. in St. Anne church, 20 Boston Road, Southborough. Burial will
follow in Rural Cemetery, Southborough.
Calling hours will be prior to Mass on Tuesday in the John P. Rowe
Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough from 8 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.
Memorial donations may be made to The
Alzheimer's Association
, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. |
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports
Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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Impressive Win
November 5, 2011 - Exciting game against
Leominster, 0-0 until less than 1 minute to go when Emily Bourke
broke down the side and fed it in front where Elizabeth Holmes
knocked it in. The T'Hawks next play Monday in Lunenburg, against
either Groton-Dunstable or Quabbin.
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ARHS Sports
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Sunday 11/6
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Monday 11/7
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Tuesday 11/8
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Wednesday 11/9
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AVRTHS Sports
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Sunday 11/6
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Monday 11/7
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Tuesday 11/8
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Wednesday 11/9
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1/4/11
Power Out Again
North Side of Southborough has no power and word is it may be out
for several hours. Traffic lights are out creating extensive
traffic jams. If you don't have to go out on route 9, don't do it!
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Lots to do this Weekend
For starters: Saturday November 5th is the
rescheduled Halloween Trick or Treat Night. So careful driving
around and don't forget to stock up on some candy.
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Scouting For Food Collection
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The Grand Opening of the South Union
Playground has been rescheduled to this Saturday
(Nov. 5) from 3-4:30. Have fun watching the
magician show and getting your face painted for
Halloween!!
Hope you can join us.
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The Southborough Board of Health will be holding a
Town Wide Flu Clinic on Saturday November 5, 2011
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Senior Center on
9 Cordaville Rd. (Rte. 85).
Residents must be 12 years and older to receive a flu
shot. Residents must bring their insurance cards and we ask that
they wear short sleeves.
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Breakneck Hill Cow Fund
Farm Day
Saturday, November 5th
4pm-Family Hike
Approximately 1 mile of rolling
trails. Learn about the history of the property, the restoration
and management of the land, wildlife and enjoy the beautiful summit
views (walking shoes encouraged)
4:45pm-Cow Pie Contest
Our most exciting and competitive
fund raiser of the year! Help us purchase winter hay to feed our
Belted Galloways by buying a square for $20. Enjoy apple cider,
treats and cute farm animals as you cheer the cow to drop its gold
on your winning number
Event to be held at the Community
Gardens at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, Breakneck Hill Road
Questions or for more information on
the BHCF please visit our website
www.southborobelties.org or contact Laurie lpbourdon@aol.com
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SOUTHBOROUGH GARDENERS HOST HOLIDAY
DESIGN
DEMONSTRATION AND BOUTIQUE
The Southborough
Gardeners are pleased to announce their holiday program entitled,
“Welcome Yule,” which will be held on November 17, 2011 at 10:00
a.m. at the Pilgrim Church at the intersection of Rte. 30 and 85.
This year’s speaker will
be Betsy Williams, who combines her extensive floral and gardening
skills with knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal
celebrations. Come and experience this entertaining lecturer who
weaves stories and legends throughout her presentation and creation
of seasonal floral designs.
The program begins at
10:00 a.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance from any garden club
member, or $10.00 at the door. Adults only, please. The Holiday
Boutique will be open before and after the program and features
beautiful gifts handmade by our club members. Coffee, tea and
refreshments will be served following the program.
Proceeds will benefit
town beautification, a scholarship fun and community education. For
additional information, please fee to contact the program chair,
Joyce Macknauskas at (508) 485-8959.
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports
Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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Fiery Sky
November 3, 2011 - A beautiful sunset greeted everyone last
night. This shot is from Northboro Road.
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Representative Dykema, D.A. Leone, To Address
Seniors On How To Stay
Safe At Home
Instances of Elder Abuse Have Risen 15% In The
Past 2 Years; Program To Provide Prevention Tips To Seniors
HOPKINTON– Middlesex
District Attorney Gerry Leone,
State Representative Carolyn Dykema, and
representatives from the Hopkinton Police Department, Eagle Bank and
Springwell Protective Services will present a program at the
Hopkinton Senior Center in Hopkinton on Friday about how Seniors can
better protect themselves from scams and abuse.
The program, featuring remarks from Leone
and Dykema, will provide information to an audience of 40 Seniors on
a variety of topics, including safe banking practices, how Seniors
can remain safely in their homes, and paving and lottery scams
targeting the elderly. Service providers also outlined what
resources are available to Seniors.
According to the recent figures from the
Massachusetts Office of Elders Affairs, in fiscal year 2008, there
were 14,909 reports of elder abuse and 4,423 newly confirmed cases.
These numbers represent a significant rise from fiscal year 2005,
when there were 11,503 reports of elder abuse (30% increase) and
3,713 newly confirmed cases (19% increase). .
WHO: Middlesex District
Attorney Gerry Leone
State
Representative Carolyn Dykema
WHAT: Keeping Seniors Safe: A
Senior Protection Seminar
WHEN: Friday, November 4, at
12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hopkinton Senior Center
28 Mayhew Street,
Hopkinton, MA
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Space Weather News for Nov. 3, 201
http://spaceweather.com
HUGE SUNSPOT: One of the biggest sunspot groups in many years has
just emerged over the sun's eastern limb. The sunspot's magnetic
canopy is crackling with M-class (medium-sized) solar flares and
seems poised to launch even stronger X-class eruptions. The sunspot,
named AR1339, is not yet directly facing Earth but it will be
turning toward our planet in the days ahead. Check
http://spaceweather.com for
images of the behemoth and updates.
SUNSPOT TELESCOPE: Sunspot AR1339 looks magnificent when viewed
through Explore Scientific's White Light Solar Observing System.
This safely-filtered telescope is designed for high-quality imaging
of sunspots and it is now available in the Space Weather Store:
http://www.shopspaceweather.com/ |
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Looking for Algonquin Class of 72!!
A small committee has been formed to plan our 40th
reunion. There is a Facebook page set up – Algonquin Seventy-Two
Reunion which currently has 49 members. If you are not a member of
that group, please go to Facebook and join us. We’d also like to
know how everyone would like to celebrate our 40 years, so please
click on the link below and fill out our 2 question survey. There
is no commitment involved – we’d just like to hear from everyone.
Your feedback is very important. If you have contact information
for any other classmates, please forward this link to them also.
Thanks for your help – hope to hear from you soon!
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Holiday Decorations & more |
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Have you
started thinking about the holidays?
Fresh trees,
wreaths and winter greens available soon.
Custom
orders welcome for Christmas trees-
please order early (by Nov. 18th latest), up
to 15 ft. |
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Fraser Fir
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Gulbankian Farms Garden
Center & Florist Shop
40
Mt. Vickery Rd. Southborough, MA
01772
Tel: 508-485-8979
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zheimer's Association Newsletter |
November 2011 |
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In the News... |
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Fade to Darkness: The Age of
Alzheimer's, an in-depth
multi-faceted look at Alzheimer's by
WBUR 90.9 public radio ... Click. |
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Annual Awards Celebration
Nov 30 |
Join us for our fabulous
Annual Awards celebration
with master of ceremonies A.J.
Burnett, FOX25 meteorologst! We
will recognize those who have
made outstanding contributions
to our mission and vision of a
world without Alzheimer's.
The 2011 Person of the Year is
Kay Lazar of the
 Boston
Globe.
Click for a complete
list of honorees, plus
reservations. Admission is
free but reservations are
required.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 4 pm Reception; 5 pm
Program
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November is Alzheimer Awareness
Month |
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More than 5 million have Alzheimer's
in the U.S. During the month of
November we recognize all those
affected by the disease, including
nearly 16 million caregivers. You
can find programs in Massachusetts
and New Hampshire.
Click for a complete list of
activities and programs! |
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Who understands you? |
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 Are
you looking for someone to talk
to--someone who understands what
it's like to deal with Alzheimer's
disease? Whether you've just been
diagnosed or you're caring for a
loved one, joining a support group
could be a great way to find people
who understand what you're
experiencing. We offer nearly 140
Support Groups across Massachusetts
and New Hampshire. Support groups
help members feel better prepared to
cope with their unique situation.
Support group members report feeling
less alone, more able to confront
their daily problems, and more
hopeful about their future. The
advantages of joining a support
group are limitless. Take a look at
where our groups are happening.
Click to find a group near you. |
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Caregiver Conference, Newton Nov
5 |
West Suburban Area Alzheimer's
Partnership
Caregiver Conference:
Fostering Connections through
Creative Activities
Saturday November 5, 9:00 am -
noon
Newton Free Library. FREE to the
public.
Click to learn more.
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Caregiver Conference, Peabody Nov 5 |
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North Shore Alzheimer Partnership
Caregiver Conference
Saturday, November 5
Holiday Inn Route 1 North, Peabody,
MA
8:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - Conference Begins - Ends
at 1:30 PM
Bring your Loved One, we have
respite care!
Click for info! |
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24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 |
Did you know that you can call
for advice and resource
information on all issues
related to Alzheimer's disease
-- 24/7? Our 24/7 Helpline at
800.272.3900 is staffed by
trained counsellors. It's
confidential and free. We also
have
Helpline online! Don't go
it alone. Alzheimer's is a
challenging disease. |
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Coping with Early Memory Loss
Nov 21 |
 Monday,
November 21
Coping with Early Memory
Loss
6 - 8 pm
Watertown, MA
This is an orientation program
for individuals recently
diagnosed with memory loss and
their family members and
friends. Medical and non-medical
treatments will be discussed, as
well as available resources. The
program is free, but space is
limited and pre-registration is
required. Call 800.272.3900 to
register or for more
information.
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Thank You! |
Thank you again
to the 18,000 walkers who
participated in the 2011 Walk to
End Alzheimer's. Thanks to you,
we had a record-setting year,
raising over $2.2 million
dollars!
* If you have outstanding
donations to turn in, you can
still turn them in! Send to the
Alzheimer's Association, 311
Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA
02472 with your name and team
name as soon as possible.
* If you have not yet completed
the walker
survey or
volunteer survey, we hope
you will by Friday, November
11.
* If you would like to serve as
a member of one of our Walk
committees,e-mail us.
2012 committees start meeting
soon!
PHOTOS from the 2011 Walks in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire
are up in galleries on our
Facebook page! You do not
have to join facebook to see the
photos. Click on the PHOTOS tab
on the left side of the page.
 
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Sringfield Falcons
Fundraiser Night Nov 12 |
 Hockey
fans, get in on the fun and support
the cause! It's a special
fundraising night on Saturday,
November 12 @ 7:00pm as Springfield
Falcons face off against the
Bridgeport Sound Tigers. It all
happens at MassMutual Center,
Springfield, MA.
Tickets: Mike Kelly
at 617.439-GOAL.
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CARE TO CURE
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Join us at Care to Cure
a conference for those learning
to live with Alzheimer's.
Sat., Nov. 12
Concord, NH
Grappone Conference Center
70 Constitution Avenue, Concord
NH
8:15 am Registration &
complimentary continental
breakfast
9:00 am - Noon Program
Free and open to the public.
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We're social ... are you?
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Research Event |
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Alzheimer's disease: Research
Updates on Diagnosis, Treatment and
Prevention
Robert Stern, PhD,
Director, Alzheimer's Disease
Clinical & Research Program,
Professor of Neurology &
Neurosurgery, BU School of Medicine
Tuesday, Nov 15
Elms College
Chicopee, MA
6 pm Reception
7 pm Program
Free & open to the public.
Elms College, Alumnae Library
Chicopee, MA
For info or to reserve your space
call 413.787.1113 or
e-mail. |
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Seeking Runners |
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The Run for the Memory program
is currently looking for
marathon runners who have
secured their own bib number
into the 2012 for more
information.
Boston Marathon®
and would like to fundraise for
the Alzheimer's Association
MA/NH Chapter by joining our
official
Boston Marathon®
team. Contact
Angela Floro
at 617.393.2026
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Elliot Steger Benefit Concert |
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Elliot Steger Jazz Quartet
Special Alzheimer Benefit Concert
Sunday, Nov 20
sponsored by Liberty Alzheimer
Partnership
Indian Hill Music
Littleton, MA
2 pm Reception
3 pm Concert
Tickets & Info |
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Plymouth Phil! |
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Love great music?
Join us for Night at the Phil
Saturday, Nov 12
5:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Concert
Plymouth Philaharmonic Orchestra
presents American Treasures:
Celebrating America's Veterans.
Call 617.868.6718 x2007 for
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"Friendraiser" Event! |
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"Friendraisers"
are community-based events that
benefit the Alzheimer's
Association! From time to time we
highlight an event, but to see
everything that's happening, Click
on FRIENDRAISER |
On November 9, SalonCapri in
Dedham is hosting
"Decades of Style" a
retrospective hairstyle event
benefiting the Alzheimer's
Association, MA/NH chapter.
Tickets are $25.00 and 100% of
proceeds will be donated.
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Our Vision: a world without Alzheimer's
disease.
311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
regional offices:
Raynham, Springfield and Worcester, MA and
Bedford and Lebanon, NH
617.868.6718 MA | 603.606.6590 NH | 800.272.3900
24/7 Helpline
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New
Hampshire Chapter
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports
Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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Southborough Recreation
Skating Lessons at St.
Marks
$120/pp
Ages: 5 & up
Days: Sundays
Time: 5-6pm practice skate 6pm to 6:30 pm
Session 1: Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, Jan
15
Session 2: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 and 26
Instructors: Donna Barrett-Fonseca & Robin
Gorman
Location: St. Marks Ice Rink
This program will hold instructions for
Beginners, Advanced, and Intermediate levels for
kindergarten and up. Children will be instructed
for the development of basic skating skills that
may be used for hockey or figure skating.
Skaters should arrive 15 minutes prior to class
to lace up.
All children are required to have a helmet,
mittens or gloves and warm pants. No double
runner blades.
Parents are allowed on the ice during the
practice time only. The practice time is
intended for parents to assist their child in
practicing the skills they are learning in
class. This program is not for public skating.
Parents will need to sign a waiver before going
on the ice.
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ARHS Sports
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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Saturday 11/5
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Sunday 11/6
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Monday 11/7
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AVRTHS Sports
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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Saturday 11/5
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Sunday 11/6
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Monday 11/7
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RAP Begins Monday
Next
session of RAP begins Monday Nov 7th ...only a few days
left to sign up. Lots of great classes to choose from. Go to our
website for details
www.southboroughrecreation.com
or call the Recreation office if you have questions.
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Trees Down
November 2, 2011
- Got trees down? Don't plan on leaving them along the
roadside as there will be no town pickup but branches can be taken
to the transfer station or residents can hire private contractors
for cleanup.
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SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE
DEPARTMENT
DAILY LOG
Tuesday
10/25/11
08:27 EMS CALL
MIDDLE RD
A28 FF
PIERCE FF ROACH
C30 LT DANO
10:46 EMS CALL
WILLIAM ONTHANK LN
A28 FF
ROACH FF PIERCE
C30 FF STRONG
11:16 EMS CALL
GARRISON LN
A29 LT DANO
FF STRONG
C27 CAPT
MAURO
12:11 EMS CALL
WOODLAND RD
A28 FF
PIERCE FF NEAL
C27 CAPT
MAURO
13:30 LICENSE
RENEWAL INSPECTIONS MAIN ST
C27 CAPT
MAURO
14:00 OIL BURNER
MIDDLE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
14:30 LICENSE
RENEWAL INSPECTIONS TURNPIKE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
14:31 GAS LEAK
(NATURAL GAS OR LPG) MAIN ST
A28 FF
PIERCE FF FRANKS
E22 LT DANO
FF STRONG
21:59 GOOD INTENT
CALL BIRCHWOOD DR
E22 LT DANO
FF STRONG
Wednesday
10/26/11
10:00 FIRE SAFETY
PROGRAM RICHARDS RD
C27 FF ROACH
10:00 SCHOOL FIRE
DRILL COMMON ST
C3 CAPT
MAURO
12:19 UNITENTIONAL
TRANMISSION OF AL PINE HILL DR
C30 FF WILLS
E22 CAPT
HUBLEY FF ROACH
T21 FF ASPESI
FF NAVAROLI
13:30 LICENSE
RENEWAL INSPECTIONS CORDAVILLE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
15:00 LICENSE
RENEWAL INSPECTIONS TURNPIKE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
17:57 EMS CALL
NEWTON ST
A28 FF ASPESI
FF NAVAROLI
C30 FF WILLS
18:08 UNITENTIONAL
TRANMISSION OF AL JOHN ST
E22 CAPT
HUBLEY FF ROACH
Thursday
10/27/11
07:30 COMMERCIAL
INSPECTION TURNPIKE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
09:45 PLAN REVIEW
- COMMERCIAL CORDAVILLE RD
C3 CAPT
MAURO
10:00 2011 SCHOOL
FIRE DRILL COMMON ST
C27 CAPT
MAURO
10:30 LICENSE
RENEWAL INSPECTIONS TURNPIKE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
11:00 UST REMOVAL
WOODLAND RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
14:30 MISC. SAFETY
INSPECTION MAIN ST
C27 CAPT
MAURO
15:29 EMS CALL
TURNPIKE RD
A28 FF
STRONG FF PIERCE
15:30 SMOKE
DETECTOR, RESALE GRANUAILE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
16:29 EMS CALL
ASHLEY RD
A29 LT DANO
CAPT MAURO
Friday
10/28/11
10:46 CANCELLED
ENROUTE TURNPIKE RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
T21 FF
KANE FF AMENDOLA
13:36 ARCING,
SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQU JERICHO HILL RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
14:02 SMOKE DET.
ACTIV. DUE TO MALFU MITCHELL ST
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
E23 FF
KANE FF AMENDOLA
19:01 EMS CALL
PINECONE LN
A28 FF
WILLS FF KANE
C30 FF RICE
Saturday
10/29/11
02:12 EMS CALL
MAIN ST
A28 FF
WILLS FF KANE
02:17 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD
A29 FF
RICE LT SADOWSKI
09:06 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO MARLBORO RD
E22 FF
SHANAHAN FF MARTINS
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS
16:00 EMS CALL
FLAGG RD
A28 FF
HOGAN FF MARTINS
C30 FF
SHANAHAN
18:35 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO TURNPIKE RD
E22 FF
HOGAN FF MARTINS
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
18:41 POWER LINE
DOWN FLAGG RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
18:54 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO TURNPIKE RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
19:13 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO HARVEST LN
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
19:17 POWER LINE
DOWN SADIE HUTT LN
E22 FF
HOGAN FF MARTINS
19:30 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO TURNPIKE RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
19:34 EMS CALL
BOSTON RD
A28 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN FF KENDALL
19:36 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES BRIDGE ST
A29 FF ALESSI
FF TOMMANEY
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
20:15 POWER LINE
DOWN LATISQUAMA RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
20:19 ASSIST
INVALID FOLEY DR
E23 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
20:21 POWER LINE
DOWN SUMMIT RD
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
20:24 POWER LINE
DOWN WOODLAND RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
20:39 POWER LINE
DOWN CAROLYN TR
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
20:43 POWER LINE
DOWN STUB TOE LN
E23 FF
TOMMANEY FF ALESSI
21:10 HAZARDOUS
CONDITION, OTHER. SEARS RD
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
21:11 POWER LINE
DOWN BOSTON RD
E23 FF
TOMMANEY FF ALESSI
21:26 MISC FD
ENTRY GILMORE RD
E22 LT
COLLEARY FF HOGAN FF MARTINS
21:31 POWER LINE
DOWN BIGELOW RD
E23 LT
COLLEARY FF MARTINS FF HOGAN FF ALESSI
21:36 POWER LINE
DOWN EDGEWOOD RD
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
21:40 EMS CALL
WOODLAND RD
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
22:11 EMS CALL
SOUTHVILLE RD
A28 FF
NAVAROLI FF ALESSI
C20 CHIEF
DUNNE
C30 FF
HOGAN FF KENDALL
R25 LT G.
HUBLEY
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS
22:31 POWER LINE
DOWN VALADE CT and SOUTHVILLE
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN LT COLLEARY
22:49 EXCESSIVE
HEAT NO IGNITION OAK HILL RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
R25 LT G.
HUBLEY
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS
Sunday
10/30/11
00:15 EMS CALL
BOSTON RD
A28 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
02:13 POWER LINE
DOWN SOUTHVILLE RD and PARKERVILLE RD
C30 FF ALESSI
02:40 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO PINE HILL RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN LT COLLEARY
T21 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF NAVAROLI FF KENDALL
03:22 ASSIST
INVALID FOLEY DR
C30 FF ALESSI
03:29 POWER LINE
DOWN LATISQUAMA RD and BIRCHWOOD DR
E22 LT
COLLEARY FF MARTINS FF HOGAN
04:05 ASSIST
INVALID BOSTON RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN
04:14 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO TURNPIKE RD
E22 FF
MARTINS FF HOGAN LT COLLEARY
04:21 POWER LINE
DOWN LATISQUAMA RD
E23 LT
PELTIER FF FRANKS FF KENDALL
04:39 EMS CALL
WALKER ST
A28 FF
NAVAROLI FF ALESSI
E22 FF
MARTINS LT COLLEARY FF HOGAN
06:14 POWER LINE
DOWN MIDDLE RD
E22 FF
FRANKS FF KENDALL FF HOGAN
07:55 POWER LINE
DOWN CORDAVILLE RD
E22 FF
FRANKS FF HOGAN
08:10 EMS CALL
MASS PIKE WEST
A28 FF
NAVAROLI FF HOGAN
08:50 ALARMS-FIRE
LOVERS LN
E22
12:07 CO DETECTOR
ACTIVATION, NO CO LOVERS LN
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF NAVAROLI
12:56 EMS CALL
EDGELL RD FRA
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF FRANKS
14:20 ASSIST
INVALID BOSTON RD
A28 FF
HOGAN FF FRANKS
15:40 SMOKE SCARE,
ODOR OF SMOKE METACOMET LN and GILMORE RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF HOGAN
17:03 RESCUE,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL RICHARDS RD
E22 FF
FRANKS FF HOGAN
19:00 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO PINE HILL DR
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
E23 FF
GOODSPEED FF KANE
19:24 RESCUE,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL BIGELOW RD
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF KANE
19:37 SMOKE SCARE,
ODOR OF SMOKE FOLEY DR
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
20:14 LOCK-OUT
WARD RD
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
23:12 ALARM SYSTEM
DUE TO MALFUNCTIO PINE HILL DR
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
Monday
10/31/11
02:56 CO DET.
ACTIV. DUE TO MALFUNCT WOLFPEN LN
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF KANE
E22 LT
SADOWSKI FF RICE
07:14 EMS CALL
BOSTON RD
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF KANE
C30 FF RICE
10:30 26F
REINSPECTION GRANUAILE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
10:55 FUEL
BURNER/BOILER, CONFINED TURNPIKE RD
C20 CHIEF
DUNNE
C27 CAPT
MAURO
E22 FF
GOODSPEED FF MARTINS
T21 FF
FRANKS FF SHANAHAN
14:43 VEH ACCIDENT
W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD
A29 FF
GOODSPEED FF MARTINS
E23 FF
FRANKS FF SHANAHAN
14:52 UNITENTIONAL
TRANMISSION OF AL CONSTITUTION DR
C27 CAPT
MAURO
E23 FF
FRANKS FF SHANAHAN
15:09 WATER
EVACUATION SOUTHVILLE RD
E23 FF
FRANKS FF SHANAHAN
15:46 GAS LEAK
(NATURAL GAS OR LPG) MARLBORO RD
E23 FF
FRANKS FF SHANAHAN
15:46 SMOKE OR
ODOR REMOVAL PARKERVILLE RD
C27 CAPT
MAURO
E22 FF ASPESI
FF NEAL
17:47 EMS CALL
KILLAM FARM LN
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF MARTINS
C30 FF FRANKS
18:27 WATER
EVACUATION BIGELOW RD
C30 FF
SHANAHAN
19:13 EMS CALL
WOODLAND RD
A28 FF
GOODSPEED FF MARTINS
E22 FF
FRANKS FF HOGAN
19:48 WATER
EVACUATION GRANUAILE RD
C30 FF
SHANAHAN
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Meet
the Author whose book about Alzheimer’s topped the charts at
Amazon.com!
Book Signing and Reading with “Swimming Solo” Author, Susan Rava
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 7th 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 4th 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.
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Public Lecture |
 Join
atmospheric chemist Steven Wofsy and forest
ecologist Andrew Richardson for the lecture
How Much Can Trees and Forests Slow the
Global Warming Increase, on
Wednesday, November 9, at 6:00 pm.
Learn about different perspectives on the
scientific community debate about the impact
forests have on climate-warming. Free
and open to the public, Geological Lecture
Hall, 24 Oxford Street. Part of the
Challenges and Choices lecture series. Free
parking available in the
52 Oxford Street garage.
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Author Talk |
On Sunday, November 20, at 4:00 pm,
join Richard Conniff, science writer and NPR
commentator, for the author talk
The Species Seekers. Learn about
daredevil species seekers, ranging from the
father of modern taxonomy, Carl Linneaus,
and Thomas Jefferson, who laid out mastodon
bones on the White House floor, to the
Harvard anatomist who helped introduce the
world to the most spectacular species
discovery of the nineteenth century.
Regular
admission prices apply.
Illustration courtesy of W.W. Norton &
Company. |
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Lecture and Booksigning |
Learn about creatures and habitats that
remain remarkably similar to their earliest
manifestation in the fossil record in
Relics: Travels in Nature's Time Machine,
a lecture and booksigning with Piotr
Naskrecki, Zoologist, Museum of Comparative
Zoology/Conservation International, on
Wednesday, November 30, at 6:00 pm.
From horseshoe crabs of the Atlantic to
orchids of New Guinea, Naskrecki has created
a time-lapse tour of life that has persisted
nearly untouched for hundreds of millions of
years. Free and open to the public,
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street.
Free parking available in the
52 Oxford Street garage.
Photo courtesy
of Piotr Naskrecki. |
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Kids Class |
A few spots are available for
Capturing Large Cats and Dogs with Pencil
and Paper, a drawing class for students
ages 9-13, Saturday, November 5,
2:00-3:30 pm. Learn drawing
techniques to explore the teeth, skeletons,
and body shapes of large cats and dogs. Fee:
$30 nonmembers/$27 members (10% discount).
Save $5 per class when
booking three or more kids classes at once.
Call 617.495.2341 or email
reservations@hmnh.harvard.edu for more
information or to register for these
classes.
Photo by Tony Rinaldo. |
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Join now to reserve a space at the annual
Members behind-the-scenes event on
Thursday, December 8, from 5:00 to
8:30 pm. Tour the Museum of
Comparative Zoology's Malacology Department,
home to one of the world's most spectacular
and comprehensive collections of mollusks.
See specimens, visit labs, and discover the
research faculty and graduate students are
performing. Space is limited. RSVP to
members@hmnh.harvard.edu or
617.496.6972. Free parking available in
the
52 Oxford Street garage.
Learn about
membership benefits.
Photo of Sea Slug by Marli Wakeling.
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Public Health Advisory: State Health Officials Warn
Residents of Carbon Monoxide and Electrical Hazards Following Winter
Storm
BOSTON
— Many residents who have lost power following this weekend’s
snowstorm are seeking alternative sources of heat and electricity in
their homes. These residents are urged to take extreme caution to
avoid injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning and electrical
hazards during this time.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Hazard from Portable Generators,
Gas Stoves and Charcoal
The
operation of gasoline, oil or other combustible fuel electrical
generators produces carbon monoxide which
poses an extreme health hazard
if used indoors without proper ventilation.
The use of
gas stoves and charcoal as a heat source
is not recommended
since both also produce carbon monoxide that is not vented properly
outdoors.
NEVER
use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or
similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for
ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up
in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator
has shut off. Carbon monoxide can cause severe injury or death if
exhaust from operating electrical generators is not vented properly.
Follow the instructions that come with your
generator. Locate the unit outdoors and far from doors, windows, and
vents that could allow CO to come indoors.
If you
start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to
fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY.
The CO from generators
can rapidly kill you.
Massachusetts residents are reminded that state law
requires the installation of battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in
CO alarms with battery back-up in every home, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. CO alarms should be certified to the
requirements of the latest safety standards (UL 2034, IAS 6-96, or
CSA 6.19.01).
Electrical Hazards
Generators also pose a risk of shock and
electrocution, especially if they are operated in wet conditions. If
you must use a generator when it is wet outside, protect the
generator from moisture to help avoid the shock/electrocution
hazard, but do so without operating the generator indoors or near
openings to any building that can be occupied in order to help avoid
the CO hazard. Operate the generator under an open, canopy-like
structure on a dry surface where water cannot reach it or puddle or
drain under it. If your hands are wet, dry them before touching the
generator.
Connect appliances to the generator using heavy-duty
extension cords that are specifically designed for outdoor use. Make
sure the wattage rating for each cord exceeds the total wattage of
all appliances connected to it. Use extension cords that are long
enough to allow the generator to be placed outdoors and far away
from windows, doors and vents to the home or to other structures
that could be occupied. Check that the entire length of each cord is
free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three prongs.
Protect the cord from getting pinched or crushed if it passes
through a window or doorway.
NEVER
try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall
outlet, a practice known as “backfeeding.” This is extremely
dangerous and presents an electrocution risk to utility workers and
neighbors served by the same utility transformer. It also bypasses
some of the built-in household circuit protection devices
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports
Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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There will be school
at the Finn, Woodward, Neary and Trottier Southborough Schools tomorrow,
Wednesday Nov. 2
However,
There is no school in Northborough including Algonquin
Regional High School
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING ALGONQUIN
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL |
Rep. Dykema
Announces Local Hearing On
Utility Response To Tropical Storm Irene To Be Rescheduled
BOSTON – The Department of
Public Utilities (DPU) will be rescheduling the hearing initially
planned for Tuesday
night to discuss storm preparation and power
restoration efforts by NSTAR and National Grid in the wake of
Tropical Storm Irene has been postponed. The
hearing had been scheduled for November 1st at Trottier
Middle
School in Southborough.
The DPU will continue to collect written public comment
until 5 p.m. on November 23, 2011. Written comments
can be sent to Mark D. Marini:
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Mark D. Marini, Secretary
Department of Public Utilities
One South Station, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02110 |
For more details about the DPU’s investigation and the
other hearing locations please contact Rep Carolyn
Dykema’s office at 617-722-2210.
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Storm
Updates
Citizens should document in detail all damages and related costs to
their properties before clean-up. Photos are vital.
Report damage to personal insurance company and keep their own files
in the event there is federal disaster funds made available.
Please do not pile debris curb side, Southborough is not equipped to
collect mass debris. Bring all debris to the Transfer Station or
utilize a private contractor.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
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there are 5 truck crews on Parkville Rd. This
line fees up to Fairview and then to Summit. Unfortunately
there is a broken pole on Summit, and until that gets repaired
they cannot turn on the line. I do not have any time frame on
the pole repair.
National Grid is in the process of surveying
Sunrise, Stow and Deerfoot Rd. area.
Jean Kitchen
Town Administrator
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After our conference call with National Grid at 11am this
morning (Tuesday November 1), it appears that 90% of Southborough has had
power restored. If you are still without power, please contact National
Grid (even if you have done so in the past) and let them know you still do
not have power. They are keeping a master list from which they are working
with to restore power, so it is important that they have your specific
address. You also have the option to contact our police/fire dispatch at
508 485-2147 who will relay the information to National Grid. You may also
stop by the town house and let me know and I will pass on the information.
National Grid and tree crews are still working in Town so hopefully more
residents will have power restored today.
Our recreation center, located at the South Union School, 21
Highland Street has power and heat. Please feel free to use the building to
warm up and recharge phones, computers etc.
Jean Kitchen
Town Administrator
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If you know of someone that still
doesn't have power please try and get the word
out......
by susan
on
November 1, 2011
www.mysouthborough.com
A
couple hundred of you are
still without power
today, and if your comments
around the web
are any indication, you're frustrated and cold
and probably in need of a shower. In the hope
that it will help, I'm compiling a list of
(free) places in the area where you can go to
get some relief.
I'll
update the list as information becomes
available. If anyone knows of other resources,
please share them in the comments.
South Union School (Recreation
Department/Arts Center)
21 Highland Street
Services: Heat, TV for movies,
stove for hot water, refrigerator, games for
kids, bathrooms
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, but
Rec Director Doreen Ferguson said she would stay
open late if there's a demand
Southborough Public Library
25 Main Street
Services: Power, WIFI, heat
(the Library just got power back this morning,
so it may take a bit to warm up)
Hours: 10:00 am* - 9:00 pm
(since they just got power, this morning's
opening may be delayed)
Southborough Senior Center
9 Cordaville Road
Services: Power, heat (the
Senior Center just got power back this morning,
so it may take a bit to warm up)
Hours: The Senior Center just
got power and staff was on their way in, so call
first (508-229-4453)
Southborough Fire Station
21 Main Street
Services: Power is available
for charging mobile devices
Culinary Underground
Brickyard Plaza on Route 9 west (21 Turnpike
Road)
Services: Free soup
Hours: 11:30 am until the soup
runs out
Shrewsbury Health and Racquet
Club
3 Tennis Drive (map)
Services: SHARC would like to
open our club up to our members and all
residents of the surrounding communities in need
of shower facilities. If you are without power,
water or heat, please stop by SHARC to utilize
our showers. Please bring a towel. We have soap,
shampoo, conditioner and hair dryers available.
Hours: Call for more
information (508-845-1000)
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Fuel Spill
November 1, 2011 - Southborough firefighters responded to a
medical and HaZMat spill on Southville Road at the height of the Storm
Saturday night. The resident was working on his dump truck when it
slipped off the jack injuring his hand. The saddle tank on the truck
split spilling about fifty gallons of fuel onto the ground. Clean up
crews were called in. Southborough Fire officials and the DEP are
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Not a Happy Camper
November 1, 2011 - Chico the horse doesn't look pleased that he has to
forage through snow this early in the season. |
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The Trucks Arrive
November 1, 2011 - Power company trucks arrive on
Parkerville Road South near Fox Hill around noon today. |
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by
Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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ARHS Sports
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Tuesday 11/1
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Wednesday 11/2
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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Saturday 11/5
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AVRTHS Sports
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Tuesday 11/1
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Wednesday 11/2
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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Superintendent Charles Gobron
canceled school for a second day. Both Southborough and Northborough schools
will be closed on Tuesday.
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4:30 pm Monday:
Power has been restored to a number of streets in Southborough, both on the
north and south sides of town. Reports of power re-established on portions
of Parkerville, Cordaville, Oregon, Central, Clifford, Birchwood, Rockpoint,
Presidential, Latisquama, and Stockwell, Southville Road.
Superintendent Charles Gobron canceled school for a
second day. Both Southborough and Northborough schools will be closed on
Tuesday.
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10:30 am Monday:
Southborough officials have made the decision to
postpone trick-or-treating in Southborough until Saturday, November 5th.
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Storm Scenes by Chris Wraight
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Closed:
ARHS and Southborough Schools
Town Offices
Southborough Library
No power |
This Week's Meetings
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Meeting |
Date |
Time |
Place |
| Assabet
Valley Regional School Committee -
Agenda |
11/1 |
7:00 PM |
School
Committee Conference Room, Assabet Valley Regional High
School, 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough |
| Board of
Selectmen -
Agenda |
11/1 |
6:15 PM |
McAuliffe
Hearing Room, Town House |
| Youth
Commission -
Agenda |
11/1 |
7:15 PM |
Fayville
Village Hall, 42 Central Street |
| Council on
Aging -
Agenda |
11/2 |
7:00 PM |
Country
Kitchen, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road |
| Green
Technology and Recycling Committee -
Agenda |
11/3 |
7:30 PM |
McAuliffe
Hearing Room, Town House |
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Northborough/Southborough School Committee School Choice
Study Group -
Agenda |
11/3 |
5:30 PM |
Office of
the Superintendent, 53 Parkerville Road |
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Southborough Scholarship Committee -
Agenda |
11/3 |
7:00 PM |
Country
Kitchen, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road |
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Southborough Senior Center
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31 Monday |
1 Tuesday |
2
Wednesday |
3
Thursday |
4
Friday |
27Saturday |
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8:30 Walking fitness challenge |
8:30 walking group |
8:30 walking fitness |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
8:30 Walking fitness |
open 9:00 AM Noon
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9:30 Tai Chi |
9:00 Health Clinic |
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10:00 Canasta |
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9:00 Health Clinic |
10:00 Bocce |
9:00 Yoga |
10:00 Beginner Tai Chi |
1:00 water aerobics |
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9:30 Cribbage |
11:00 Senior singers |
9:30 Pool |
10:00 AM Bocce |
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9:30 Painting class |
12:00 Ping Pong |
10:00 Creative Writers |
12:00 Bridge |
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12:00 blue plate special |
12:00 pitch |
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Sunday 30 |
Monday 31 |
Tuesday 1 |
Wednesday 2 |
Thursday 3 |
Friday 4 |
Saturday 5 |
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due to power outage |
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News
Notes
Boston, MA) – Commuter rail customers who use the Worcester/Framingham,
Fitchburg and Haverhill lines should expect delays throughout the day due to
damage caused by the weekend storm. Delays will range anywhere from 20 to 40
minutes.
Commuter rail customers on these and other lines are urged to check
T Alerts MBTA.com,
MBCR.net and Twitter feeds –
@mbtaGM and @MBCR_info
– in the morning to get the best available information
regarding storms and related delays.
Worcester/Framingham
CSX, the freight company that controls all movement of trains on the
Worcester/Framingham line, has reported that increased freight traffic
is expected between Worcester and Boston as the result of re-opening the
line after a 36-hour shutdown. This situation will create potential for
service delays of up to 30 minutes.
Safety Hints
Stay away from wires
Do not use charcoal indoors for cooking
watch for CO buildup from improperly hooked up
generators (should be outside- not even in a garage)
Try to use flashlights and battery operated lanterns
vs. candles
If you do use candles keep them away from flammable
objects such as drapes, dried flowers etc |
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Henrietta Hale Amadon of Southborough
died October 29, 2011 at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. She was
born in Philadelphia, PA November 11, 1935, the daughter of the late "Mimi"
(Marie Stokholm) and Gunnar C. Froelich. She was the widow of Ralph E. Hale,
Jr. who died in 1969 and Arthur N. Amadon who died in 2002.. Mrs. Amadon is
survived by her daughter, Karen Hale Boyer and her husband, Phillip, of
Takoma Park, MD; her son Robert E. Hale, III and his wife, Carrie , of
Burnsville, MN; and her son Robert E. Hale and his wife, Paula, of
Holliston, MA. She is also survived by her four grandchildren; Tracy M.
Ostrow of Massapequa, NY, Robert E. Hale, Jr. of Holliston, MA, Laura S.
Boyer of Philadelphia, PA and Samuel D. Boyer of Takoma Park, MD. A memorial
service in celebration of the life of Henrietta C. Amadon will be held at
5:00 pm Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 27 Main
St., Southborough. Donations in her memory may be sent to MetroWest Medical
Center, Fourth Floor Hospice Room, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702 or
to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 27 Main St., Southborough, MA 01772 |
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BENT, Charles N. Age 76, of Mashpee, formerly of
Southborough passed away peacefully Friday, October 28, 2011. He
was the beloved husband of Margaret (Murphy) Bent to whom he was married 40
years. Loving father of Matthew of Woburn and Michael of Lowell; grandfather
of Jessie Ann, Marcos and Justin; brother of James of Quincy and William of
Hyde Park and Dorothy Shelton of Malden he also leaves many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Anne Marie Murray. The visitation
will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Chapman Cole
& Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave. (RT 151) MASHPEE. The Funeral Mass
will be celebrated at 11:00 Am on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd in Christ the King
Church, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. The burial will follow at Great Neck Woods
Cemetery in Mashpee. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to
the Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd. Weston, MA. For online obituary
guestbook, directions and obituary please visit
www.ccgfuneralhome.com Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home 74 Algonquin
Ave., Mashpee, MA 508-477-4025
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by
Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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ARHS Sports
check on schedules if games to make sure games are
still on this week or if they have been re-scheduled
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Monday 10/31
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Tuesday 11/1
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Wednesday 11/2
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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AVRTHS Sports
check game schedules to see if there are any
rescheduled or postponed this week
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Monday 10/31
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Tuesday 11/1
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Wednesday 11/2
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Thursday 11/3
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Friday 11/4
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October 31, 2011
Still no power, internet or phone. Many Southborough
residents are in the same boat. There is still over 2700 homes and
businesses in town without power and state wide the number is in the
600,000's. Please be patient as the power companies work to clear all
the damaged trees and limbs on the power lines and then re-energize the
lines to our homes and businesses. If you have a true emergency,
please call 911. If it is not an emergency, please use Massachusetts
info dial: 211 or the public safety business lines or one of the following
numbers:
MA Info and assistance:
211 (remind them you are looking for information
on the Southborough area)
To report a power line down:
1-800-465-1212 (National Grid)
www.1.naationalgridus.com/masselectric/stormcenter
Southborough Fire Business Line:
508-485-3235
Southborough Police Bus. Line
508-485-2121 or 4127
Verizon
1-800-VERIZON
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Reminders
Southborough Police remind travelers to drive safely.
Be courteous and follow the rules of the road when approaching intersections
that may not have traffic lights working.
Information can be found at:
Southborough News on
http://twitter.com/#!/Southboronews
Mysouthborough.com
and Susan's Twitter
Southborough Police facebook page
www.southboroughtown.com
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Track Two Tieup
October 31, 2011 - Yesterday crews worked hard to clear the
railroad tracks of several trees blocking track #2 from Ashland to Grafton
along the CSX lines.
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Too Early
October 31, 2011 - With leaves still on the branches the heavy wet snow
and wind clobbered the area bringing trees, limbs and wires down.
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Photography
Exhibit
Exhibit on view at Citizens Bank
November 9 through December 9
Register by November 3
Drop-Off November 5, 9:00 - 11:00
a.m.
Click
here to download a registration
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Citizens Bank
17 Pope Street,
Hudson
Come meet the photographers!
The public is invited to attend
the opening reception for the
photographers on:
Thursday, November 10
5:30-7:00 pm
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by
Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
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Congratulations!!! to the ARHS Girls Field Hockey team for
capturing the Mid-Wach A title. The team competed against North Middlesex
winning the game 3- 1. Liz Holmes had two goals and an assist.
Maggie Wraight scored the third goal. Emily Burke also had an assist
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No Schools
All Schools
Southborough
and
Algonquin Regional High School
Monday October 31, 2011 |
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Damage
October 31, 2011 - Above Cordaville Road near #189. Below: Gilmore
Road.
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Southville Road Night and Day
October 30, 2011 - The west end of Southville - tree damage same
location.
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Green Light/No Light
October 30, 2011 - one of the only working lights in town.
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National Grid warns residents not to go near downed wires.
They just might be alive. A twenty year old man stepped on a live wire
in Springfield, MA and was killed last night. They recommend shutting
down and pulling the plug on large appliances and electronics to prevent an
oversurge when power is restored. At last estimate there were over
3,000 without power in Southborough and over 640,000 state wide as of 9:00
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From
Southborough Emergency Management:
Power Outage: Citizens should be prepared for a
multi-day power outage, possibly as far out as Wednesday. Utility
crews are actively working in town.
Shelter: Sheltering is available to residents. If you
are interested in the shelter please call 508-485-2121 or seek information
at the Police Station (19 Main Street). Residents will need to bring
Bedding, Hygiene items and Medications.
Temperatures: Tonight's lows in the 20's, Monday's highs in
the mid 40's.
School: Classes are cancelled for Monday.
Safety: Consider all downed lines to be live.
Stay at least 30 feet away. Roads will be dark, if out walking
wear bright or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.
Residents can
Follow the Southborough News on
http://twitter.com/#!/Southboronews
or Mysouthborough.com and Susan's Twitter page.
Neal Aspesi
Dir of Operations
Southborough EMA
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Letter
from Selectmen Boland: Town Conditions
As you are probably aware, 85% of the Town is without power.
National Grid advised in a conference call this afternoon that this will be
a "multiday" event and some people might not have power back until
Wednesday. There's a chance some could get restored overnight.
While it is hard to understand why power isn't restored faster I'll try to
explain it as National Grid has explained it to us.
The power companies try to restore power to the maximum
number of people in each step. It works something like this:
Transmission Lines - carry main power to the area.
Subtransmission lines - branch off to substations.
Substations
Main feed lines to a town or area
Lines to streets/neighborhoods
Lines to a house
Today they were trying to restore power to the substations
for Southborough and some of the surrounding towns. When
restored they must then physically make sure the feed lines are intact
before energizing them. From there, they work their way out
until finally reattaching wires to individual houses. It is very
frustrating when it's been two days and there is still a tree on a wire on
your street. It probably means that they are still working on a larger
problem and not able to get to that street yet. National Grid is very
clear that they will work to restore power to 1,000 people before trying to
restore it to 10. Unfortunately if there are only two houses without
power on your street, they will have you as a lower priority.
National Grid provided Southborough with a liaison today who
was very helpful in identifying problem areas and getting them prioritized
with the company. They will be providing further information in the
morning.
Marlborough Emergency Management has assured us that
Southborough residents in need of emergency shelter are welcome to the
shelters. Residents should call the Police Department at 508-485-2121
or 2147 to confirm they are in need of shelter.
Schools are closed on Monday and Town offices will be closed
unless power is restored.
There have been questions about Halloween still taking place
on Monday. the Town's officials will meet on Monday morning and
determine what is in the best interest of the residents as far as "Trick or
Treating".
Bill Boland.
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Who Wants to Join Them Already?
October 30, 2011 - Geese head south this morning. |
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Newest Predicted Storm Totals Map
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National Grid Outage Map
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State of Emergency:Governor Patrick Declares State of Emergency
 Governor
Deval Patrick has declared a State of Emergency in response to
the impacts of the severe winter storm. Heavy wet snow combined
with significant wind conditions has caused significant power
outages across much of the Commonwealth.
The declaration of a State of Emergency will enable the Governor
to take the appropriate steps to mobilize many of the
Commonwealth's assets, such as the National Guard, and conduct
other emergency business to assist local communities in their
response to and recovery from the many impacts from this winter
storm.
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.
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 October
29, 2011 - Snow and treacherous road conditions exist around town along with
many trees, limbs and wires down all over the town. |
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Winter
Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1102 PM EDT SAT OCT 29 2011
...A MAJOR WINTER
STORM WILL BRING DAMAGING HEAVY WET SNOW TO
INTERIOR SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT...
CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-NHZ011-012-015-301115-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-111030T1200Z/
HARTFORD
CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN
MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN
MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER
MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN
HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE
CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...AYER...
JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
1102 PM EDT SAT
OCT 29 2011
...WINTER STORM
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
*
LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE...WESTERN AND CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS AS
WELL AS NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.
* HAZARD
TYPES...HEAVY WET SNOW AND STRONG WINDS.
*
ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES OF SNOW...LOCALLY UP TO 2 FEET
IN THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS IN NORTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS
* TIMING...THE
HEAVIEST SNOW WITH SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 3 INCHES
PER HOUR WILL
DIMINISH FROM WEST TO EAST BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 4
AM.
* IMPACTS...HEAVY
WET SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL RESULT IN TREE
DAMAGE...POWER
OUTAGES...AND ROAD CLOSURES. SOME ROADWAYS WILL
BE IMPASSABLE.
* WINDS...NORTH 10
TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.
*
TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.
*
VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM
WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS
EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24
HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED
SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED
SURFACES.
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Governor Patrick declared a State of
Emergency in Massachusetts at 7:50 PM.
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Be
Prepared
During Tropical Storm Irene, Southborough Emergency Management
obtained a great deal of real-time situational information form the
public through various mediums (Social Media, Blogs, Phone etc).
We are again asking the public to assist us with gathering
information (damages, power out/on, etc.) to best focus our
responses. We are a short staffed community and cannot continuously
survey all areas of the town…your input is vital.
As with Irene, please be patient. The storm will present many
challenges responders must overcome and many aspect will be beyond
our control (i.e. utilities). The Town will take all necessary
actions to address the emergencies and needs of the community and
advocate strongly on behalf of the community for State assistance
and power restoration.
IT IS VITAL THAT EACH CITIZEN TAKE STEPS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT FOR
AT LEAST 72 HOURS. (Food, Water, Blankets, etc.). Charge cellphones
for emergency use (remember once the battery dies there will be no
means to recharge them). Also reach out and check on family and
neighbors.
No matter how determined responders are, sometimes situations hamper
even the greatest efforts. Specifically road access in this event.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Neal Aspesi
Dir. of Operations
SEMA
For true emergency calls dial 911, for trees down or other
non-emergency related events dial
Southborough Police Dept: 508-485-2121
Southborough Fire Dept: 508-485-3235
Follow the Southborough News on
http://twitter.com/#!/Southboronews
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Storm
Resources
Important Storm Information from National Grid:
An early season snowstorm is expected to hit our region. We continue to
monitor the weather and are working to ensure that appropriate crews,
support staff and resources are poised to respond to service interruptions
that could occur.
Here's what you can do to be prepared.
http://www1.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/stormcenter/
http://www.facebook.com/nationalgrid
http://twitter.com/#!/nationalgridus
http://www.mass211.org/
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