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Southborough Assists with Covering Worcester
December 16, 2011 - Southborough Fire Captain Joe Hubley & Firefighters Jason Roach, David Wills and Neal Aspesi salute as the funeral procession passes by Worcester Fire South Division quarters on Southbridge Street. The funeral was for the line of duty death of Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies. Several other Southborough Firefighters stood in line nearer the church with about 12,000 firefighters from around the country and Canada that attended the funeral.
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Update On Thursday, December 22 at 7:00 PM Southborough Selectmen will name the new Southborough Fire Chief.
Selectmen To Interview Fire Chief Finalists Southborough Selectmen will interview the two finalists for Fire Chief a week from tonight - Wednesday December 21, 2011. Selectmen will interview at 7:00 PM, Cumberland, Rhode Island Deputy Fire Chief Fred Mitchell. According to my sources Mr. Mitchell joined the North Cumberland Fire Department full-time in October, 1988; promoted to Lieutenant, July1, 2005 and promoted to Deputy Chief on February 1, 2009. Haverhill, MA Deputy Fire Chief Brian Moriarty will be interviewed at 8:00 PM. Deputy Chief Moriarty has nearly thirty years of firefighting. He has been a United States Airforce Firefighter serving out of Cannon AFB and Greenham Common AFB, England. He has served over twenty-three years with the current department and is an EMT/Paramedic. All former and retired Southborough Fire Chiefs have moved up the ranks of the Southborough Fire Department. This will be a first for Southborough. |
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The Marlborough Hospital CT Department recently received three-year “gold seal” accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Pictured are several members of the Marlborough Hospital CT Department: standing (l to r): Jonathan Arnow, MD, Mark Tucker, RT (CT), Fred Burgoyne, RT (CT), seated (l to r): Pamala Mayer, RT (CT), David Zona, RT (CT) and Karla Grignon RT (CT). Contributed photo MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL EARNS THREE YEAR ACR ACCREDITATION Marlborough, MA (December 16, 2011) --Marlborough Hospital’s computed tomography (CT) Department has achieved a three-year accreditation “gold seal” from the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions. “Special thanks to Jonathan Arnow, MD, radiologist and Fred Burgoyne, RT (CT), who were responsible for the extensive data collection and paperwork needed to submit to the ACR for this accreditation,” said Paul Riggieri, Marlborough Hospital’s director of Diagnostic Imaging. Without their hard work this would not have been possible.” The accreditation was awarded at the end of November. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement. The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services. |
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Sports and Recreation ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com |
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Algonquin Regional High School Sports
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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FRESHWATER LEAD SINKER AND JIG BAN TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2012
In 2009, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board unanimously voted to prohibit the use of lead sinkers and jigs weighing less than an ounce with the provision that the regulation go into effect January 1, 2012. This delay gave manufacturers and anglers time to adjust to these changes. “The regulation was implemented primarily to protect the state’s small population of Common Loon (Gavia immer),” said Dr. Mark Tisa, Assistant Director of Fisheries. Common Loons are a state listed Species of Special Concern. Historically, the Common Loon nested in Massachusetts, but was extirpated in the late nineteenth century. In 1975, a pair of loons was discovered nesting in Quabbin Reservoir. The population has increased, and today approximately 32 territorial pairs can be found on 14 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in the Commonwealth, the southern limit of the loon’s breeding range. Large piscivorous (fish-eating) birds that rely on sight to capture their prey, loons require relatively large nesting territories and water of high clarity; hence their population growth here is limited by the availability of this habitat. Ingestion of lead fishing gear is the single largest cause of mortality for adult loons in fresh water in New England. Veterinarians at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine examined 483 dead adult loons and determined that approximately 44% of these birds died as the result of lead poisoning. Their research documented that ingestion of small lead sinkers and jigs accounted for approximately 79% of the lead objects recovered from loons that died from lead poisoning in fresh water. A single lead sinker or split shot can poison a loon. A bird with lead poisoning exhibits physical and behavioral changes, including loss of balance, gasping, tremors, and impaired ability to fly. The weakened bird is more vulnerable to predators and may have trouble feeding, mating, nesting, and caring for its young. A loon becomes emaciated and often dies within 2 to 3 weeks after ingesting the lead. Loons ingest lead sinkers and lead jigs in two ways. One is when loons take minnows hooked as bait on a fishing line. The loon breaks off the line and then swallows the hook, line, swivel, and sinker or jig. A second ingestion method apparently occurs when loons ingest small pebbles from lake bottoms to help grind food in their gizzards. It appears they may inadvertently swallow lead sinkers and jigs while engaged in this activity, or are perhaps actively choosing them for some other reason (possibly because of their unique size, shape, or shine). “Through this new conservation regulation it is possible to reduce the chance of lead poisoning of loons, a goal all sportsmen should support,” said Dr. Tisa. “Most anglers who have experienced the presence of loons would agree that sightings of these magnificent birds and the enjoyment of their iconic, eerie calls adds to the quality of any fishing experience.” Sporting and fishing clubs, bait and tackle stores, watershed associations, marinas, and other conservation organizations can help get the message about the new regulation in several ways: making announcements at meetings, publishing the information in newsletters or email blasts, or posting a flyer announcing the lead sinker ban available from the DFW website at: www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fishing/pdf/loons_lead_sinker_flyer.pdf |
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Selectmen To Interview Fire Chief Finalists Southborough Selectmen will interview the two finalists for Fire Chief a week from tonight - Wednesday December 21, 2011. Selectmen will interview at 7:00 PM, Cumberland, Rhode Island Deputy Fire Chief Fred Mitchell. According to my sources Mr. Mitchell joined the North Cumberland Fire Department full-time in October, 1988; promoted to Lieutenant, July1, 2005 and promoted to Deputy Chief on February 1, 2009. Haverhill, MA Deputy Fire Chief Brian Moriarty will be interviewed at 8:00 PM. Deputy Chief Moriarty has nearly thirty years of firefighting. He has been a United States Airforce Firefighter serving out of Cannon AFB and Greenham Common AFB, England. He has served over twenty-three years with the current department and is an EMT/Paramedic. All former and retired Southborough Fire Chiefs have moved up the ranks of the Southborough Fire Department. This will be a first for Southborough. |
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Southborough Police News An exciting and important change by the Worcester County Sheriffs concerning the REVERSE 9-1-1 system that they own and that we utilize several times each year, as you know. Go the Worcester County webpage, scroll down to left side and click on Reverse 9-1-1 link. It will then ask you to fill out the necessary information. It is self explanatory. |
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Be Wary the Pitfalls of Choosing Animals as Presents during the Holiday Season
Each year around the holidays, MDAR’s Division of Animal Health sees a sharp increase of activity in residents adopting or buying pets. Winding up with a sick puppy or kitten can cost thousands in vet bills, and be a heartbreaking experience. Finding the right animal can take some time and residents are encouraged to think carefully before making this long-term commitment of taking care of an animal – especially if the pet is going to be a gift for someone else. Although pets as gifts may be given with the best of intentions, all animals require a lifetime commitment – perhaps something the gift giver didn’t intend to impose on the recipient. Should obtaining a new pet be a part of your holiday season this year, the Department encourages you to ensure your animal is healthy and originates from an approved source. · If the plan is to adopt a pet, residents should only adopt from approved shelters: http://www.mass.gov/agr/animalhealth/ApprovedEntities.htm · If you are considering buying from a pet shop, make sure you are buying from a licensed pet shop. All Massachusetts pet shops must be licensed and must display their license in a location that is visible to customers. · If buying from a breeder, make sure that the breeder is reputable. Ask to see the mother dog or cat interact with her puppies or kittens to detect any behavioral problems. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a pet shop and a breeder. Even if the facility looks like a private home, it may be a licensed pet shop. Ask if the owner holds a pet shop license and look for a pet shop license on display. If you have any doubt about the source being reputable or whether the animals are healthy, don't be afraid to walk out. There is also no shortage of pets being offered for sale or adoption over the internet. Here too residents are urged to be judicious. While many postings are legitimate and well-intentioned, there are also many postings which have been found to contain erroneous descriptions of the pet being offered including the use of stock photos that were not actual pictures of the available animals. Residents should ask to see and interact with the pet before making a commitment. For questions call 617-626-1795.
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Foundation for MetroWest Gives $162K to 26 Nonprofits in Region
December 9, 2011 — The Foundation for MetroWest announced that it recently
awarded $162,000 in grants to 26 organizations, primarily those focused on
arts and culture, family support, and environmental issues, throughout the
MetroWest region in connection with its 2011 grant cycle. · Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham: $5,000 · Concord Players, Concord: $2,000 · The Discovery Museum, Acton: $5,000 · Emerson Umbrella for the Arts, Concord: $8,500 · Music Access Group, Inc., Dedham: $2,500 · Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, Framingham: $8,000 Environmental · Lake Cochituate Watershed Council, Natick: $4,000 · Mass Audubon: Drumlin Farm, Lincoln: $10,000 · Medfield Animal Shelter, Medfield: $1,000 · Neponset River Watershed Association, Westwood: $5,000 · Sudbury Valley Trustees, Sudbury: $1,000 Family Support · Advocates, Inc., Framingham: $10,000 · Assabet Valley Collaborative, Marlborough: $10,000 · Bethany Hill School, Framingham: $5,000 · Employment Options, Marlborough: $10,000 · Framingham Adult ESL, Framingham: $4,500 · Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, Framingham: $10,000 · JRI Health, Framingham: $5,500 · Lexington Youth and Family Services, Lexington: $5,000 · MetroWest Legal Services, Framingham: $10,000 · Minuteman Senior Services, Burlington: $7,500 · New Hope Inc., Attleboro: $7,500 · REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Waltham: $5,000 · South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc., Framingham: $10,000 · Venturing Out Inc., Wellesley: $5,000 · Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham: $5,000 MetroWest is loosely bounded by Routes 128 and 495 on the east and west, Route 2 on the north, and Route 109 on the south.
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Don't Fence Me In
December 14, 2011 - Boomer piers through a double strand of wire fence looking for a way out maybe? or just pet me. |
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Sports and Recreation ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com |
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Algonquin Regional High School Sports
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Dog Bone
December 13, 2011 - Everyone in town has probably passed by this big rusty colored dog on Main Street. |
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Flags at half staff Thursday Please be advised that Governor Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in honor of Firefighter Jon D. Davies Senior of the Worcester Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 8, 2011.
This gubernatorial order applies to: 1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls 2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings 3. All state military installations Southborough Fire Department will be sending a fire engine with a crew to cover a Worcester Fire station while the funeral takes place on Thursday. Several other Southborough Firefighters will be joining thousands of other firefighters from across the country in a final salute to Firefighter Davi
Fire Fighter Jon D. Davies Sr.,
of Worcester; a 17 year Worcester Firefighter assigned to Rescue Squad 1,
passed away Thursday December 8th 2011, from injuries suffered in the line
in duty while trying to rescue a resident from a fire at 49 Arlington St in
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December 13, 2011 - The parking lot at the rear of the business next to Starbucks gets a redo this past weekend. |
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The
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will no longer mail out renewal
notices. Be sure to renew at least seven days before your birthday to ensure
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SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT DAILY LOG
Tuesday 12/6/11
07:57 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 495 NORTH A28 FF STRONG FF NEAL E23 LT DANO FF PIERCE
10:06 EMS CALL NEWTON ST A28 FF NEAL FF STRONG C30 FF PIERCE
13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT ATWOOD ST C27 CAPT MAURO
17:48 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD and CORDAVILLE SOUTH RD A28 FF STRONG FF FRANKS E23 LT DANO FF PIERCE
20:17 SMOKE DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT SOUTHWOOD DR E23 LT DANO FF PIERCE
Wednesday 12/7/11
10:30 PLAN REVIEW - COMMERCIAL TURNPIKE RD C3 CAPT MAURO
14:30 OIL BURNER ATWOOD ST C27 CAPT MAURO
17:26 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD A29 FF RICE FF AMENDOLA E23 CAPT MAURO FF STRONG
21:59 SMOKE DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT CARRIAGE HILL CR C30 FF RICE
Thursday 12/8/11
10:30 COMMERCIAL INSPECTION WILLOW ST C27 CAPT MAURO
10:47 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL PINE HILL DR E22 FF SHANAHAN FF MARTINS T21 LT PELTIER FF RICE FF GOODSPEED
Friday 12/9/11
08:04 GOOD INTENT CALL BOSTON RD A28 FF RICE FF NEAL C30 FF KANE
11:21 EMS CALL NEWTON ST A28 FF RICE FF NEAL C30 FF KANE
13:41 EMS CALL CARRIAGE HILL CR A28 FF RICE FF NEAL C30 FF KANE
17:44 EMS CALL MAPLECREST DR A28 FF RICE FF KANE E23 FF FRANKS FF ASPESI
22:57 ARCING, SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQU LATISQUAMA RD E22 FF FRANKS FF ASPESI
Saturday 12/10/11
16:50 EMS CALL FLAGG RD A28 FF FRANKS FF GOODSPEED C30 FF MARTINS
19:45 EMS CALL PINE HILL RD A28 FF FRANKS FF GOODSPEED C30 FF MARTINS
Sunday 12/11/11
00:13 ASSSIT POLICE OR OTHER AGENCY BOSTON RD A28 FF FRANKS FF GOODSPEED
00:20 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES COSLIN DR A29 FF MARTINS FF HOGAN E23 LT PELTIER
01:40 EMS CALL MAIN ST A29 FF GOODSPEED FF FRANKS
16:56 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD and COSLIN DR A29 FF ASPESI FF WILLS E23 CAPT HUBLEY FF NAVAROLI EMT GLECKEL
19:40 UNITENTIONAL TRANMISSION OF AL MARLBORO RD E22 CAPT HUBLEY FF NAVAROLI E23 FF ASPESI FF WILLS
Monday 12/12/11
08:00 PROPANE INSPECTION FIDDLENECK LN C27 CAPT MAURO
10:30 PLAN REVIEW - COMMERCIAL CORDAVILLE RD C3 CAPT MAURO
10:30 CO DETECTOR ACTIVATION, NO CO WYNDEMERE DR A29 FF NEAL FF MARTINS E22 LT DANO FF STRONG
12:35 EMS CALL BREAKNECK HILL RD A29 FF MARTINS FF NEAL C30 FF STRONG
14:00 OIL BURNER SCHOOL ST C27 CAPT MAURO
14:45 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE DETECTOR RICHARDS RD C3 CAPT MAURO
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The Southborough News Welcomes our newest advertiser Active Soles LLC. Created and locally owned by Patty Howard. Visit their website for more information on the Active Soles programs.
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Cub Scouts have Sleepover on Ship
Cub Scouts visit Battleship Cove, spend a night onboard the USS Massachusetts. Southborough, MA - Southborough Cub Scout Packs 1, 26 and 921 recently made a trip to Battleship Cove in Fall River, Mass. to explore one of the world's largest collections of historic naval warships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796 and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the scouts, their parents and adult leaders spent the night of December 10th on board the USS Massachusetts. In all we had 75 people on the Battleship. Battleship Cove's Nautical Nights program included a knot tying class, storyteller, living history presenter, major motion pictures and Morse Code class. The trip enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars. According to Pack 26 Cubmaster John Hurley, "the kids had a ton of fun exploring the battleship. Kids started arriving at 11am on Saturday and had the run of the USS Massachusetts until lights out at 11pm. It was a very busy evening for kids and parents alike. We slept in the bunks they actually used during WWII. It may not have been the best night's sleep any of us had but it was fun!" "We were woken up at 6:30am on Sunday and had until 4pm to continue exploring the battleship and the other ships they had docked in port" he said. Battleship Cove serves as the Commonwealth's official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, and more recently the Commonwealth's victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Preserving five National Historical Landmark naval vessels, Battleship Cove also delivers educational programs that expose a national audience of 60,000 youths to a mission that promotes duty, honor and country. Battleship Cove is open all day 362 days per year with free parking. Visit www.battleshipcove.org To participate in events similar to Battleship Cove visit https://beascout.scouting.org |
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Charles Eyermann’s Eagle Scout Project Restores George Lewis Trail at SVT’s Wolbach Farm
Over time, through public use and natural forces, hiking trails begin to deteriorate. Regular trail maintenance ensures that trails are safe for hikers and helps minimize the effect of the trails to the land. SVT relies on many local volunteers to support this ongoing process to repair and enhance trails at Wolbach Farm and the dozens of other SVT properties.
Charles Eyermann, of Boy Scout Troop 61 in Sudbury, recently completed an important trail maintenance project for his Eagle Project. Over the course of a few weekends, Charles and his group of volunteers removed an old culvert along the Nature Trail at Wolbach Farm.
The culvert would often clog up, resulting in erosion on the trail and the banks below. After removing the pipes, Charles and his group created more natural stream banks, stabilizing them with jute netting. They used some of the soil removed from around the pipes to repair damage from past erosion on the trail and built a new bridge to cross the stream that now flows freely underneath.
SVT Assistant Director of Stewardship Dan Stimson provided oversight on the project commented, "I really enjoyed seeing Charles' leadership move the project forward and think it's great that the result will benefit both the stream and the trail for years to come."
For Charles, the work went smoothly and was a very good learning experience. “To get the project started, we worked closely with Sudbury town government to get the necessary approvals.” Once the project was underway, the success of the project was about good communication – between Charles and his work crew, as well as between Charles and SVT. Overall, Charles is proud of how the project turned out. “Working with SVT was awesome and Mr. Stimson’s help was indispensable.”
The trail work and completion of the new bridge coincide with recent naming of the trail at Wolbach Farm as the George Lewis Memorial Trail. George Lewis was a native of Wayland and co-founder of SVT.
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Monica P. Snyder joins Murtha Cullina LLP
Boston, MA (December 12, 2011) – Monica P. Snyder has joined Murtha Cullina LLP as an associate in the law firm’s Litigation and Business and Finance Departments.
In the Litigation Department, Ms. Snyder works on employment, construction, bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. In the Business and Finance Department, she assists with the purchase, sale and financing of commercial and multifamily properties, including affordable housing.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Snyder served as a criminal defense attorney representing adults and juveniles at the Boston Municipal Court and the Boston Juvenile Court pursuant to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 Certification. Ms. Snyder also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Patti B. Saris of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Ms. Snyder is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation sections of the Boston Bar Association and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts. Ms. Snyder received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where she was a member and a Note Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology Law, as well as the Secretary of the Finance and Real Estate Club. She graduated cum laude from Amherst College.
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Reitha I. (Michel) Baker, 96, of Hudson, formerly of Southborough, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at the River Terrace Healthcare Facility in Lancaster, with her loving family at her bedside. She was the wife of Fred L. Baker, a 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.; her stepson, William J. Baker and his wife, Margaret, of Pittsfield, N.H.; and a stepdaughter, Maryann Lamy and her husband, Arthur, of Southborough; two nieces, Ann Cavanaugh and her husband, Charles, of Hudson, and Betty Lou Naumes and her husband, George, of Marlborough; four nephews, Paul Morin and his wife, Denise, of Marlborough, 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 Michael, formerly of Hudson, two sisters, Mildred Morin and Janet Morelli, both formerly of Marlborough, and stepson, 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, later in life she was 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 Reitha these final five years of her life. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road, Southborough, followed by burial in Rural Cemetery, Southborough. Arrangements by the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association , 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Mrs. Raymond (Barbara) Dumont, 97 , of Southborough, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, after a period of declining health. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough (morris funeralparlor.com)
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Sudbury Valley Trustees WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE Half Moon Meadow Brook, Boxborough Wednesday December 21, 7:00-8:00am
If you’re an early riser, or even if you’re not, this is an outing not to miss. On the shortest day of the year, view the winter solstice sunrise through the stone structures (allegedly Native American ceremonial stone structures) at Half Moon Meadow Brook. The sunlight bores through the stones for a magnificent viewing. It’s a beautiful way to start the winter. Registration required. SVT Members: free, Non-Members: $10 For additional information and registration, visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588. |
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Algonquin Regional High School Sports
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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In the Holiday Spirit
December 11, 2011 - The Phaneuf's of Middle Road have once again put up their holiday decorations. |
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Get your Photos in Time is Running Out
December 11, 2011 - Last year's contest winner the Braccio's of Oregon Road.
Second Annual Holiday Lighting Contest Sponsored by the Southborough News and its advertisers
Got Lights? Why not send a photo to editor@southboroughnews.com All photos should be submitted by 6:00 PM Friday December 16, 2011
Photos will be posted on the Southborough News beginning Saturday December 17 Voting will take place as soon as the photos are up. Voting will close Thursday December 22, 2011.
The winners will be announced Friday December 23, 2011.
First prize $50 gift card Two Runners up will receive a $25 gift card
The Southborough News will match those with a $100.00 donation to the Southborough Food Pantry.
To vote send an email to editor@southboroughnews.com (when photos are posted they will have assigned numbers), please vote for the photo by putting the correct number in your email.
Thanks and have a great holiday.
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Open Houses Continue
Cathy Gerson Studios, 254 Parkerville Road 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Leeds Land Farm Crafts - 118 Middle Road, Southborough 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunny Window - 4 Pearl Street, Southborough 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Malu Doherty - inspired handmade jewelry
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Strung Jewelry Designs Holiday Open Studio December 11, 2011 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 15 Summit Road, Southborough |
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December 11, 2011 - Sunrise Tree employees clean debris off the roof of the Woodward School last weekend. Snowstorm damage debris littered the roof and yard.
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Southborough Senior Center Week of December 11, 2011
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Performances ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS Messiah Sing A “Messiah Sing” will be presented by the ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS on Sunday, December 11th at 3:30 PM. The Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio in addition to the “Hallelujah Chorus” will be sung at Trinity Church, 23 Main Street (Route 20) at Hudson Street in Northborough Those in attendance will be invited to join with members of the chorus, sitting in sections according to voice part. Generally all participants greatly enjoy this beloved tradition of the Christmas season. Organist Brett Maguire will provide accompaniment, and vocal soloists will be soprano Leslie Leedberg, mezzo Catherine Hedberg, tenor Joshua Kohl, and bass-baritone Seth Grondin. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director of the ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS, will direct the ensemble. Some scores are available to share, although participants are urged to bring their own, if possible. Those people who would prefer to listen are also welcome. A suggested donation of $10 is desired. Guests will be invited to share refreshments following the “sing”. For further information call (978)-562-9838 or search www.avmsingers.org.
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LESSONS AND CAROLS CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
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Saturday, December 17, 11:00 AMBunker Tour with Jan Wright Join local historian Jan Wright for an informative talk and tour of one of the ammunition storage bunkers at Assabet River NWR. Weather depending – if snow, tour will be cancelled. Please meet in the lobby of the Visitor Center at 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA. Only 30 Spots are available, to register please contact Jan Wright at janmariew@netzero.net or 508-485-4170 Saturday, December 17, 11:00 AMStory and Craft Hour Reading of Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl. Ages 3 and up. Meet at the Visitors Center at 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA. Saturday, December 18, 11:00 AMStory and Craft Hour Reading of Ookpik by Bruce Hiscock. One snowy owl's first year and its struggle to survive. Fed by his parents, Ookpik, which means "snowy owl" in the Inuit language, grows quickly in the short Arctic summer. By autumn he has learned to hunt on his own, but prey is scarce on the tundra that year. The owl's instincts tell him that he must leave this land or starve. Ookpik flies south, over the great forests of Canada, and finally lands in the United States, always searching for food and a winter hunting ground. Ages 7 and up. Meet at the Visitors Center at 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA Friends of the Assabet River Wildlife Refuge |
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The
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) reminds all freshwater anglers
that as of January 1, 2012, the use of any lead fishing sinkers and lead
jigs weighing less than one ounce is now prohibited in all inland waters
(freshwater) of the Commonwealth. In terms of this regulation, “lead
sinker” or “lead weight” is defined as any sinker or weight made from
lead that weighs less than 1 ounce. A “lead jig” is defined as any
lead-weighted hook weighing less than one ounce. Prohibited tackle
includes lead sinkers and jigs (weighing less than an ounce) painted,
coated with some other substance or with attached “skirts”. Other types
of sinkers, fishing lures, and/or fishing tackle including, artificial
lures, hooks, weighted flies, lead-core, buzz-baits, spinner baits, or
other weighted fishing lines may still be used for freshwater fishing.
Ecologically safe alternatives to lead sinkers and lead jigs (such as
steel and tin) are readily available from many sources and come in a
wide variety of styles, shapes, weights, and sizes to meet every type of
fishing need.
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shoppers consider what to buy for family and loved ones this holiday season,
the Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) caution against giving pets
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When
local residents trek and ramble the trail at Wolbach Farm, a
54-acre property and headquarters of Sudbury Valley Trustees,
they can explore the diverse habitat of woods, wetlands and
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