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Archived Page 33
December 23, 2007 to
December 29, 2007 |
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X marks the spot
December 29, 2007 - Two jet trails meet over the Southborough Skies this
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The Steeple Coffeehouse is delighted to welcome Aztec Twostep and the
Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band on January 12, 2008.
Rex Fowler
from Pittsfield, Maine and
Neal Shulman
of New York City met one "open mike" night at a Boston folk club in the
spring of 1971. Each impressed by the other's talents, they joined
forces and
Aztec Two-Step (named for a line from
"A Coney Island of the Mind" by Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti) was
born.
Just one year later,
signed by
Elektra Records,
Neal and Rex were in
Los Angeles putting the final touches on their debut album,
Aztec Two-Step. Quickly becoming a
staple of FM and college radio the album remained in print for fifteen
years and was the foundation for a performing and recording career that
continues to the present day. In 1992,
Aztec Two-Step
was re-released by
ERA Records.
In the intervening years,
Aztec Two-Step
recorded six more albums for
RCA, Waterhouse, Reflex and Flying Fish
Records.
The duo's 1986 release,
Living in America,
was sighted in
Billboard Magazine's year end critics poll and received the 1987
Best Folk Album at the New York Music Awards.
There is only 1 pre-requisite to play with BVBB – you have to live
in the Blackstone Valley. Located in the heart of central Ma,
exposure to the heavy metal content of the Blackstone river has
produced a copious amount of fine bluegrass pickers. Most notably
are the Dick brothers from Sutton. Renowned musicians and celebrated
recording artists, this brother combo will WOW you with their
award winning picking. The Taylor-Nowlan bass/mandolin combo has
been together in numerous bands for over 10 years. With their own
distinctive style, these two crank out solid rhythm, and like to
have a little fun too! Put these four longtime friends together and
you have a group that has excellent musicianship, fine harmonies,
high energy and a true love of the music. Breakdowns and Gospel.
Fiddle tunes and a Waltz. This is bluegrass! You will not be
disappointed!!
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Water under the Bridge
December 29,
2007 - A good flow of water races under the keystone arched bridge at the
Hopkinton/Southborough Town line. Earlier this year there had been no
water flowing under the bridge. |
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Got Hay?
December 29, 2007 - The Breakneck Hill Belted Galloways of Southborough
eat some dinner of hay. If you would love to contribute to the
purchase of the hay during these winter months,
click Southborobelties. |
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New Salt Shed
December 28, 2007 - If you've been to the transfer station lately, you
must have seen the new salt shed rising behind the DPW. |
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Free Skate
December 27,
2007 - The Southborough Recreation Department in conjunction with St. Marks
has free skate and stick time til the end of this week at St. Marks Rink on
School Street. |
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Little Bruins and Canadians
December 27, 2007 - Plenty of room for skating today at St. Marks rink. |
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Even Dads got to Skate
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A different type of Skate
December 27,
2007 - Southborough firefighters practice with the rescue sled to "rescue"
one of their own on the Sudbury Reservoir earlier today. Southborough
has a large acreage of the Sudbury Reservoir system that runs through town.
The Reservoir is definitely off limits for ice fishing, ice skating and
trespass over the frozen surface.
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Boy Scout
Troop 1 Southborough will be offering Christmas Tree pickup in Southborough
on January 5 and January 12, 2008 for $5.00 per tree. If you would like to
schedule a pickup, please send an email to
troop1trees@gmail.com or call 508-481-8844 and leave a
message. Include name, phone number, address and date of pickup on either
email or phone message. Requests for pickups will be taken until 8:00 PM the
day before pickup. Trees must be placed at the end of the driveway by 9:00
am on the day of pickup. Please place $5.00 per tree in a plastic bag
clipped to the top of the tree. Please do not place money in the mailbox. |
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Southborough Veterans have been collecting cell phones to be recycled to buy
calling cards for soldiers serving overseas through the Soldiers Angels
program. Steve Whynot, VFW Commander, just sent out another box of 50 cell
phones to be recycled. This brings the total to 273 phones since the
collection boxes went out last February. Steve says, “The more I collect -
the better.” So if you would like to donate an old cell phone hanging around
your car or house there are collection boxes at the Southborough Police
Station, Southborough Library and the Swap Shop at the Southborough Transfer
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Marion
A. Dobson
FRAMINGHAM - Marion Alice (Gray)
Dobson, 89, a resident of Framingham
for more than 46 years, formerly of
Southborough, died Tuesday, Dec. 25,
2007, at the Oak Knoll Healthcare
Center, Framingham.
She was the former wife of Austin M.
Dobson.
Born in Worcester, she was the
daughter of the late Harrison and
Blanche (Wooster) MacAlman. She was
a graduate of South High School, and
the Fair Child Office School, both
in Worcester.
Mrs. Dobson served in the Cryptology
Division of the U.S. Marine Corps
during World War II as a Staff
Sergeant.
Prior to her retirement, she worked
at Copyfast Printing Center in
Framingham for more than 20 years.
She leaves her children, Brian
Dobson and his wife, Karen, and
Richard Dobson, all of Framingham;
three grandchildren, Kevin M. Dobson
and his wife, Amanda, Brendan J.
Dobson and his wife, Kiley, and
Kristin E. Dobson, all of
Framingham; two
great-granddaughters, Lily and Nora
Dobson, both of Framingham.
A time of visitation will take place
Saturday, Dec. 29, from 9 to 10:30
a.m., followed by her funeral
service at 10:30 a.m., at the Norton
Funeral Home, 53 Beech St. (Corner
of Union Ave.), Framingham.
Burial will follow in Edgell Grove
Cemetery, Framingham.
Instead of flowers, expressions of
sympathy may be made to the Macular
Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box
531313, Henderson, NV 89053.
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Snowfields
December 26,
2007 - While the recreation fields like this 911 field are covered in snow,
you can still use the resources of the Southborough Recreation Department in
a variety of activities. Check the
Southborough Recreation website for
more information on available or upcoming programs. In the meantime,
during the school vacation week there is ice skating at St. Mark's Rink
available.
 Free
Skate for Southborough Residents
The activity that is scheduled takes precedence however, if no one is on
the ice during stick time you are welcome to use it for free skate in the
event no one else shows up for the designated purpose.
Thursday December 27, 11 - 4:00 PM
Free skate 11 - 1:30PM
Youth Stick Time 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Adult Stick Time 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Friday December 28, 11 - 4:00 PM
Free skate 11 - 1:30PM
Youth Stick Time 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Adult Stick Time 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Saturday December 29, 11:30 - 3:00 PM
Free Skate 11:30 - 1:00 PM
Youth Stick Time 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Adult Stick Time 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
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Blast from the Past
December 26,
2007 - Robert W. Sealey and his team of mules pulls the hand tub Falcon
through Hudson Center in 1963. Mr. Sealey was
seen around Southborough often doing hayrides for children and driving his
teams of mules and horses. The Falcon was made by the Hunneman Co in
1868 and is #700 made by that company and was delivered to Franklin,
Ma. named "FRANKLIN #1", it was acquired by Southborough, MA. in 1896, in
service till 1920. The Southborough Handtub Association competed in the
Class C Division with the Falcon over the years taking 37 first places out
of 44 events. The Falcon was sold a few years ago and the Handtub
association now competes with the Union #1. For more information check
Handtub Junction, USA |
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Northborough/Southborough Integrated
Pre-school Program
Northborough/Southborough Public School's Integrated
Pre-school Program is inviting neighborhood children who
will be three years old by June 15, 2008 for a screening for
possible enrollment for the 2008/2009 school year. The
screenings will take place Jan. 30 at both the Zeh and Finn
schools. To schedule a screening, contact Mary Anne Bryant
at (508) 351-7048 ext. 127 before Jan. 4. To receive a
program brochure, call (508) 393-4378 and leave your name
and address. |
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Hungry bird
December 26, 2007 - This Wren is a bit careful who is watching it eat
today. |
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Letter to the Editor
Please allow me to clear up a little confusion regarding the Blue Star Flag
that is currently flying at the All Wars.
Peter Phaneuf who has been the force behind the renovations of the All Wars
Memorial - acquired this flag and has placed it - Rightfully so - to fly
proudly at the Memorial - replacing my initial Blue Star Placard I had made.
When Russ Gregory deployed to Iraq back in 2002 - I made up the Blue Star
Placard which has been at the Memorial - until Peter acquired the Flag
itself. He asked several weeks ago - where the other one ( the one I made)
came from. It was my attempt to honor Russ and all those who have served our
nation from Southborough. It's visible in many of your pictures.
But the Flag that is currently flying - was Peters idea. As I began pricing
up a flag - Peter found one.
Peter has always come up with great ideas and projects... and this was just
another example of how dedicated he is to this Town and to it's Veterans.
So - Yes... I had the initial idea.... Peter just made it better......
Just wanted to clarify this..
THANKS..
and again .... THANKS PETER for all you do for this community..
Steve Whynot
SK1 - USNR-Ret
Commander - VFW 3276 |
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 From
the Town Clerk's office
Very Important Notice
Office Hours
Open to the public Monday-Friday from 9-5 pm.
Voter
Registration
Governor
Patrick signed legislation on Nov 21, 2007 to move the date of the
Presidential Primary from March to February. Details below:
New Date for PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY is
Tuesday FEBRUARY 5th, 2008 POLLS open 7am – 8pm
Wednesday
January 16, 2008 is the last day to register to vote or to change your
political party for the Primary. Clerk’s Office open until 8pm.
DEADLINE
to request Absentee BALLOT application is
12:00 noon Monday February 4th , 2008.
LOCALLY
Tuesday March 25th, 2008 is the last day to register to vote for the Annual
Town Meeting & Annual Town Election. Clerk’s Office open until 8pm.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -
Monday April 14th 7pm
Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road.
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Monday May 12th
POLLS OPEN 8am – 8pm.
All Southborough residents are eligible to
vote if they will be at least eighteen years of age as of the Town Meeting
Date or Town Election. You must show a form of ID with proof of residency in
Southborough. You may mail in a Voter Registration card (available through
our office) or come in person. The registration deadline is 20 days prior to
an election for Town Elections and 20 days prior to a State Election.
NOTE: the annual Census is NOT a voter registration form.
Voting Locations:
PRECINCT 1 is now at WOODWARD SCHOOL, 28 Cordaville Road.
Go to
www.wheredoivotema.com
to check your voting location.
There are
(3) three polling locations in Southborough
Precinct 1 A.S. Woodward Memorial School, 28
Cordaville Rd
Precinct 2 P. Brent Trottier
Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd
Precinct 3 Mary E. Finn School,
60 Richards Rd
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Merry Christmas to all the Southborough
News Readers and Advertisers
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Merry Christmas Eve to all of the
Southborough News Readers
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Blue Star Flag / The Service Flag
December 24,
2007 - With the holidays upon us, it is time to reflect on those that
cannot be with their families and loved ones. The Southborough News
has received numerous emails relative to military personnel serving
overseas. This particular photo has the blue flag was created by Army
Captain Robert L. Queissner during the First World War for his two sons that
were on the front lines. Over the years the flag has made a statement
to those that passed by people's home that they had a family member serving.
World War II saw a dramatic increase in the number of service flags that
flew at homes from windows and porches across America. The flag is now
the official Department of Defense flag for family members that have a loved
one serving during a time of war or hostilities. Should a member of the
armed forces die while in service a gold star is placed over the blue star.
The Blue Star flag that flies at the All Wars
memorial at the Town Common, came from
Steve Whynot, Commander of the Southborough VFW Post 3276 who had it
made and put up at the All Wars monument when Russ Gregory was in Iraq. For
more information on the Blue Star Flag check
http://www.usflag.org/history/serviceflag.html or
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/flags.php
As I said, many people have emailed me
about thanking our servicemen. In response to that, I've put several
of the sites up that were sent to me on the
Veteran's page. Also there
are photos of the transformation of the All Wars Memorial there. |
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TODAY'S EVENTS - Monday
Dec. 24 |
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no events
scheduled |
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Wednesday Dec. 26
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| Boys |
JV |
Ice Hockey |
VS |
Marlborough High School |
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1:40pm |
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Varsity |
Ice Hockey |
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St. Bernards Cchs |
WCC
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5:20pm |
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Thursday Dec. 27 |
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| Boys |
Varsity |
Basketball |
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Wachusett Regional H.S. |
Assumption |
tba |
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| Boys |
Varsity |
Indoor Track |
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FRESH/SOPH MEET @ MARLBOROUGH |
Marlborough |
9:00am |
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| Boys |
Freshman |
Basketball |
VS |
Wachusett Regional H.S. |
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10:00am |
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| Boys |
JV |
Basketball |
VS |
Wachusett Regional H.S. |
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11:30am |
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| Girls |
Freshman |
Basketball |
VS |
Nashoba Regional H.S. |
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1:00pm |
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| Boys |
JV |
Ice Hockey |
VS |
St. Peter-Marian High School |
Northstar |
1:20pm |
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| Girls |
JV |
Basketball |
VS |
Nashoba Regional H.S. |
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2:30pm |
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Varsity |
Basketball |
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NASHOBA TOURNAMENT VS ST. BERNARD`S |
Nashoba
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5:00pm |
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December 2007 Assabet Valley Regional High School
Sports
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Southborough meetings
December 24, 2007 - December 29, 2007
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Meeting |
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Senior Center Weekly Schedule
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Monday 24 |
Tuesday 25 |
Wednesday
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Thursday 27 |
Friday 28 |
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Christmas Eve |
Merry Christmas |
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8:30 Health Clinic |
9:30 Mah
Jongg independent |
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10:00 AM
Pool |
9:30 Mah
Jongg |
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11:00 AM
chair exercise |
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12:00 PM Lunch |
11:30 AM Lunch |
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12:15 PM
Pitch |
12:00 PM Lunch |
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1:00 PM
bridge |
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Northborough Road Fire
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SOUTHBOROUGH REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
MEETS WITH CANDIDATES FOR STATE-LEVEL OFFICES
On Saturday December 22, 2007 the Southborough Republican Town
Committee met with Steve Levy, candidate for State Senate, and with Brian
Burke and Paul Ferro, candidates for Republican State Committee.
Steve Levy is currently an At-Large Marlborough City Councilor, and is
running for the Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex and Worcester
district. Brian Burke is Vice-Chair of the Nashoba Regional School
Committee, and is running for the Republican State Committee, Middlesex
Worcester Senate District. Paul Ferro is running for the same seat on the
Republican State Committee, and currently represents Ward 2 on the
Marlborough City Council.
The candidates discussed their positions on various national, state, and
local issues, and the committee discussed their communication plan for the
coming year.
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 Still
need that extra gift and don't want to fight the mall traffic and crowds?
Try the Southborough News advertisers. They may have just the answer for
you. Gulbankian Farm Garden and Florist Shop has very unique gifts, jams &
gourmet food along with a wonderful selection of plants and floral
arrangements. Click on the photo for their website. |
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Another advertiser on Southborough News is
Sandy Keiss and her Classic Calligraphy. Special sayings for special
occasions, inspirational, humourous, children, pets, families,
friends, love, marriage, places, things, teachers, home, songs, sports and
activities. Wonderful sayings that can be purchased matted or framed
in a variety of sizes. Click the photo to the right for the Classic
Calligraphy website. |
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Sudbury Valley Trustees Lecture Series
“In a Wild Garden”
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 7:30PM
Wolbach Farms, Sudbury
The garden is a unique expression of the imagination which uses living
natural material as a medium. Please join Sudbury Valley Trustees and guest
speaker John Hanson Mitchell for a discussion of the garden and its
relationship to wild nature: from the Italian Renaissance gardens to his own
wild garden in Littleton. John is author of The Wildest Place on Earth:
Italian gardens and the Invention of Wilderness and editor of Sanctuary for
Massachusetts Audubon Society. $5-members; $10-nonmembers. Space is limited
and registration required. 978-443-5588.
Further information on other outings and SVT properties are available on
SVT’s website at www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org. |
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December 23,
2007 - Boy Scout
Troop 1 Southborough will be offering Christmas Tree pickup in Southborough
on January 5 and January 12, 2008 for $5.00 per tree. If you would like to
schedule a pickup, please send an email to
troop1trees@gmail.com or call 508-481-8844 and leave a
message. Include name, phone number, address and date of pickup on either
email or phone message. Requests for pickups will be taken until 8:00 PM the
day before pickup. Trees must be placed at the end of the driveway by 9:00
am on the day of pickup. Please place $5.00 per tree in a plastic bag
clipped to the top of the tree. Please do not place money in the mailbox. |
