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Archived Page 50 April 20, 2008 - April 26, 2008 |
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Don't Fence Me In
April 26, 2008 - Paul Bourdon puts a more solid fence up along the divide that will separate the Belted Galloway cows from the Community gardens on Breakneck Hill Road. |
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Town of Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Are you a motivated person looking for ways to help your family, neighbors and community during times of emergencies and disasters and be a part of vital team? The Town of Southborough Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is looking for citizen volunteers to join the Town’s Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT). Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 10:00am Tuesday, May, 6, 2008, at 7:00pm Both meetings will be held at the Southborough Fire Station at 21 Main Street. The meetings are open to the public and refreshments will be served. |
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Nesting
April 26, 2008 - This robin is nesting in Rhododendron bushes right outside the door to a home. (contributed photo Kendalls) |
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04/15/08 American Legion Boys State Conference Applications Due (Junior Boys) - Visit the CRC for more information 04/19-27 April vacation 04/28/08 School resumes 04/28-05/02 Junior College Planning Workshop #2 05/02 Junior Parent Breakfast~ 7:30 am in the cafeteria 05/05-16 AP Exams 05/20/08 Senior Award Nights 05/28/08 College Fair for Students Requiring Academic Support Services 05/29/08 "The Admissions Game" guest speaker Peter Van Burskirk 7:00 pm 06/08/08 Graduation |
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Artwork
April 26, 2008 - These future artists work diligently on their projects at art camp this week.
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Algonquin Regional High School Workshop Production Presents The Good Doctor A comedy written by Neil Simon Directed By Tom Alera Presented by special arrangement Samuel French - 45 West 25th Street - New York, 10010 Tickets sold at door– H125 Theater Seating is limited Tickets: $3 Friday, May 2nd– Faculty Performance - 2:30 pm Friday, May 2nd - 8:00 pm Saturday, May 3rd - 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday, May 4th - 3:00 pm Featuring: Brendan Colcord, Don Doucette, Lisa Dougherty, Shay Gibson, Kyle Harris, Molly Lister, Marissa McCormick, Dennis McNamara, and Billy Waters. |
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Sudbury Valley Trustees Introduction to Letterboxing Saturday, April 26: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Have you heard of letterboxing but are unsure
of exactly Further information on other outings and SVT properties are available on SVT’s website at www.svtweb.org # # # Sudbury Valley Trustees is a non-profit association of individuals, families, and businesses committed to protecting wildlife habitat and the ecological integrity of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord River valleys. SVT currently owns, through gifts and purchase, more than eighty properties in fifteen towns, totaling over 2,100 acres. In addition, SVT holds conservation restrictions on nearly 900 acres, and has been instrumental in preserving more than 6,000 acres now protected by public agencies. |
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Art Camp
April 24, 2008 - Art students begin work on their wood sculptures yesterday during classes at the South Union School. |
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Here's Looking At You
April 24, 2008 - A gobbler stares down at the camera. |
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SMILE
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Great Stretch of Weather to get your Car Washed
April 24, 2008 - Get the car washed for your big Friday night out. Take your vehicle to the brand new Choice Car Wash in Southborough. Conveniently located on Boston Road nearby Southborough Auto Tech. Choice Car Wash employs the newest technological advances in a car washing system. Choice Car Wash uses the Touch Free System of high pressure wash without touching your vehicle or use the Tandem Rite Touch System that incorporates both a High Pressure wash and a revolutionary soft neo-glide microfiber for that perfect clean look. Choice Car Wash is completely self-automated from the payment kiosks to the wide open bays with no cradles to have to navigate your vehicle into. An environmentally friendly car wash with all the latest advances in saving, treating and recycling water and getting your vehicle sparkling clean at the same time. The bays can take vehicles up to 7'4" and 22' long. |
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Stop and Go
April 24, 2008 - CSX Railroad signals indicate train traffic on the two rails on the south side of town. The brighter white lights in the lower center are from the Southborough MBTA station on River Street. |
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SOUTHBOROUGH EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM, INC. WELCOMES NEW TROTTIER SCHOOL SITE COORINATOR (SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., March 26, 2008) – Southborough Extended Day Program, Inc. is pleased to welcome Rebecca Mickens as the new site coordinator for the Trottier School Program. Rebecca is no stranger to SEDP as she has been a group leader at the Neary Program for the last four years. Becky has dedicated her career to working with kids and is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Mass Bay Community College. Becky welcomes this change with a big smile and is very excited to work with the program’s second and third grade students! Southborough Extended Day Program, Inc. is a non-profit childcare program designed by working parents for children in grades K-8. The program is designed to offer educational and social enrichment for the children of Southborough. The Program strives to provide the highest quality school-age childcare program where parents are assured of a safe, healthy and happy after-school environment for their children. Through pursuing their own interests and making friends in a relaxed, trusting atmosphere, children grow in confidence and independence, and develop respect for themselves and others. For more information, or to sign up for SEDP, simply call (508) 481-9353 or visit the Southborough Extended Day Program’s website at www.southboroextendedday.com |
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Spring time in Southborough
April 23, 2008 It's a nice time to get out and take a walk. Southborough is blessed with several close by trails on land such as Breakneck Hill, Chestnut Hill, the Reservoir Trail, the Town Forest and more. Click the tab above for the Outdoor page for more info on where to take a hike. |
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Want to Help out?
April 23, 2008 - The Southborough News featured Sarah Gibbs a few days ago. She held a car wash to help raise funds for her trip to Alaska to help build a home through Habitat for Humanity. She is looking to collect $1800 for the trip. If you would like to donate you can go to her webpage click here if you would like to donate by check contact editor@southboroughnews.com for more information. Sarah says thank you to all who have been helping. |
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Town of Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Are you a motivated person looking for ways to help your family, neighbors and community during times of emergencies and disasters and be a part of vital team? The Town of Southborough Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is looking for citizen volunteers to join the Town’s Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT is a nationally recognized program that organizes and trains citizens to assist in vital roles during various community and regional emergencies. Members provide critical support in basic emergency medical treatment, fire suppression, and light search and rescue services in coordination with professional emergency responders. CERT members also assist in vital non-hazardous roles during emergencies such as clerical and business related assistance, providing specialized and 4x4 equipment, and providing specialized skills, such as structural engineering and auto repair. CERT members assist in other vital non-hazardous roles during emergencies such as providing clerical and business related assistance, such as accounting, providing specialized equipment, such as off-road vehicles and providing specialized skills, such as structural engineering and auto repair. CERT members are also trained in disaster preparedness and take part in projects during non-disaster times to improve the safety of their communities. As a Southborough CERT member you will receive free classroom and hands-on training on various related topics and qualify for several national certifications. If you are at least 18 years of age, a resident of Southborough or a surrounding town and are committed to the helping others and the community we encourage you to join! To apply or receive further information please contact SEMA Director of Operations Neal Aspesi at (508) 485-3235 ext 437 or naspesi@southboroughma.com Applications are also available on line at www.southboroughfire.org under “Emerg. Management”. Upcoming Orientation Dates: Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 10:00am Tuesday, May, 6, 2008, at 7:00pm Both meetings will be held at the Southborough Fire Station at 21 Main Street. The meetings are open to the public and refreshments will be served. |
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Overflowing
April 23, 2008 - The MWRA has the Sudbury Reservoir system open so that everything is flowing fairly fast and deep. |
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Need more room or have been dreaming of making that single story home into a two story? Want to renovate current space in your home? How about adding a garage with a master bedroom, walk in closets and spa bathroom? . Contact Jeanette Thomson, AIA, a local Architect to help you with your plans. Click the ad to the left to find out more about Jeanette Thomson, AIA of Thomson Architects, Inc. |
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Looking to advertise your business online? The Southborough News has very competitive rates and two different plans for advertising. Your business card or your business. Click here for more information. Great advertisement for any business big or small. Can include Real Estate, Plumbing, Electrical, Restaurants, House Cleaning, Roofing, Painting, Auto repairs and dealerships, Wine and Beer stores, Gifts, Lawyers, or sales and more. Southborough News is read by thousands weekly and our readership is growing daily. We share advertising with www.hopnews.com and we are read locally and worldwide. Put your business up and out front. Give us a call or email: editor@southboroughnews.com |
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Police Log April 23, 2008 - Shouldn't you be in a Police cruiser? Saturday 4/12 MVSviolation: Route 85 by St. Marks, Route 9 @ Crystal Pond, Route 9 Patrol and building checks 22:27 suspicious activity 3 cars near golf gate Valley Road 22:04 Residential fire alarm Redgate Lane 21:34 fire alarm Main Street 21:14 suspicious activity Northboro Road vehicle 19:38 Boston Road and Framingham Road lights out 18:56 route 9 and Central Street traffic lights out 17:29 Larceny from Motor Vehicle Sears Road 17:27 Medical Boston Road, patient needs oxygen due to power failure 17:21 FD Boston Road Light struck transformer wires down 16:31 burglary Latisquama house in disarray 15:46 ACO found small dog 14:26 MVA hit and run Woodland Road 13:47 fire alarm Wentworth 13:02 Middle Road parking complaint parking both sides of road 12:41 ACO dog at station 11:43 Route 9 dog loose 08:45 solicitors in town 05:04 Commercial alarm route 9 04:32 residential alarm Hidden Meadow Lane 01:49 assist citizen with rental question For More Police Log click |
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SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT |
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ARHS Sports Schedule 4/23/08 no events scheduled |
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AVRTHS Sports Schedule 4/23/08
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Hitchhiker
April 22, 2008 - A female cardinal lands on the door. Eventually she will attack the "visitor" in the mirror. |
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Transfer Load Returns
April 22, 2008 - The DPW transfer trailer returns from a trip to the Millbury Wheelabrator trash to energy plant. |
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Fire News
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Brush Burning ban "As a result of the large number and size of wildland fires across the Commonwealth the Department of Conservation and Recreation is requesting that all municipalities prohibit permitting open burning until further notice. Dry fuel conditions, coupled with long-term dry, low relative humidity, and moderate winds weather conditions warrant the prohibition." |
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Bark Mulch Fire
April 22, 2008 - Firefighters responded to a house on Hickory Road at 2:55 PM April 19, after a report of a house fire. Due to the nature of the call, Box 16 was sounded recalling off-duty and on-call firefighters. An aerial ladder from Westborough was also called as Southborough's aerial is out of service. Arriving firefighters found the homeowner had extinguished a fire that started in dry mulch and spread to the house. Firefighters ensured that the fire did not spread and were clear of the scene by 2:55 PM. |
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April 22, 2008 - Southborough's 9-1-1 communication center received a report of heavy black smoke filling a home on Fisher Road on April 17th at 8:19 AM. Box 16 was sounded recalling off-duty and call firefighters. Arriving firefighters found the smoke had dissipated, however a strong smell of electrical burning was present in the house. After investigating, it was determined that a control box on the home's furnace had burned out. No injuries were reported. |
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Southborough Senior Center Schedule
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Southborough meetings April 22, - April 25 2008
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AVRTHS Sports Schedule 4/22/08 no events scheduled |
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Puppy Love
April 21, 2008 - This pup is getting was getting a lot of attention this weekend at the soccer game. |
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Marching Right Along
April 21, 2008 - A Killdeer bird marches right along the edge of the brook at the Davco Apple Orchard Conservation land on Breakneck Hill. |
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Cat Track
April 21, 2008 - Another piece of track equipment rolls westbound on the CSX tracks. |
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Greg McAdams will be at the Southborough Public Library on April 23rd at 2:00 with a special magic show for children. Greg McAdams is a professional magician and has been regaling audiences with magic in schools, daycares and libraries throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire for ten years. For more information about Team Magic, visit http://www.mcadamsmagic.com This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Southborough Public Library. On April 24th at 3:00 Southborough’s author Susan Lubner will be at the library reading her new book A Horse’s Tale illustrated by Margie Moore. Susan Lubner has a website with information about the author, her events and her delightful children’s books at www.susanlubner.com |
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HOW GREEN DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
Southborough Community Gardens at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land 10 x 20 plots (& larger or smaller) available, $20/plot (no charge for seniors) Great Soil, Lots of Sun, Ample Parking Contact: Joyce Greenleaf Community Garden Coordinator |
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Celebrate Earth Day with Sudbury Valley Trustees Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth Tuesday, April 22: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Wolbach Farm, Sudbury From director Davis Guggenheim comes the Sundance Film Festival hit, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH. This movie offers a passionate and inspirational look at former Vice-President Al Gore’s crusade to halt global warming’s deadly progress by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it. SVT will provide the popcorn and your first beverage. Registration Required. Members $5.00. Non- members $10.00. Call 978-443-5588 for information and registration. Further information on other outings and SVT properties are available on SVT’s website at www.svtweb.org |
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ARHS Sports Schedule 4/21/08
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AVRTHS Sports Schedule 4/21/08 no events scheduled |
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SUPPORT NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY!
What is New Eyes for the Needy? New Eyes for the Needy is an organization that provides eyeglasses in developing nations. In developing nations eyeglasses can cost as much as a full year’s salary. Without eyeglasses, people cannot work, read, or go to school. The eyeglasses are shipped all over the world and greatly help the recipients. What you can Donate: Plastic eyeglasses and sunglasses in good condition Metal Eyeglasses in any condition Pairs of Prescription lenses Boxes are located in the Southborough Senior Center, Saint Anne’s Church and at the Southborough Library If you have any questions, contact Emily Coombs at or visit New Eyes for the Needy at http://www.neweyesfortheneedy.org/index.html |
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Senior of the Year
April 20, 2008 - Pictured is Fayville resident Angeline Pessini as she was named Senior of the year at the Annual Senior Center Volunteer Dinner. |
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Breakneck Hill Conservation Land Eagle Scout Project
April 20, 2008 - Boy Scout James Purpura leads the way at the Davco Orchard Conservation Property. James is working on his Eagle Scout and has chosen to mark and build new trails on the property. Here he is shown with fellow scouts and family working on the trails. |
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It's Bound to be there
April 20, 2008 - The boundary marker that marks the tri town connection with Southborough, Westborough and Hopkinton on an island in the middle of the Sudbury River. A little known fact is that Selectmen of each city and town are charged with locating the town bounds and marking them.
CHAPTER 42. BOUNDARIES OF CITIES AND
TOWNS
Chapter 42: Section 2. Locating and marking of town boundary markers; recordation; copy of records to contiguous town Section 2. The boundary markers of every town shall be located, the marks thereon renewed, and the year located marked upon the face thereof which bears the letter of the town locating its boundary, once every five years, by at least two of the selectmen of the town or by two substitutes designated by them in writing. The marking shall be made with a paint or other suitable marking material. The proceedings shall be recorded with the town clerk and the board of selectmen of the town in writing signed under penalty of perjury setting forth which boundary marks were located, and those which were not located. A copy of such records shall also be sent, by registered letter, to the town clerk and the board of selectmen of any contiguous town. |
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Enjoying the Sunshine
April 20, 2008 - Ms Bonetti enjoys watching the soccer practice at Neary School and soaking up the sunshine on a wonderful Saturday. Ms Bonetti just celebrated her 85th birthday this past week. |
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News at Eleven
April 20, 2008 - Channel 5 news helicopter leaves the Westborough area Friday after filming a search. Several residents of Westborough reported seeing a plane go down in the area of Cedar Swamp at the start of the Sudbury River. Westborough and Southborough Firefighters searched possible sites and the State Police air wing came in and flew the area but no plane was spotted and the search called off. |
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Car Washing for Habitat for Humanity
April 20, 2008 - Sarah Gibbs washes a car at
the Southborough DPW Saturday. Sarah will be leaving for Alaska to
assist building a home in Alaska later this year. Her goal is to raise
$1800.00 for this project. She enlisted a lot of her friends to hold
signs and help wash cars yesterday.
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Opening Kickoff Day
April 20, 2008 - Students get instruction on Soccer skills yesterday at the Neary School. Instructors from the Mass Premier Soccer taught the youth several skills needed to play the game.
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Hydrant Flushing April 20, 2008 - From shoveling snow around the hydrants to now it's time to flush the hydrants. From the Southborough DPW Hydrant Flushing will happen on the following dates: Southborough DPW-Water Division will be flushing hydrants the week of April 28th. (April 28th, 29th, 30th & May 1st & 2nd) We flush the hydrants for water quality purposes. |
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Algonquin
Regional High School Important Dates:
what it is? This SVT event will appeal to both those new to letterboxing as
well as experienced letterboxers who want to join together with others. The
gathering will include a potluck welcome. Letterboxes for the day, from
letterboxers far and wide, will be planted on trails around the SVT
property. For those who are interested, there will be additional classes,
including letterbox stamp carving and logbook making, as well as guided
nature watching. A small booth for those interested in purchasing supplies
will be available. Leader: SVT member Diana Newton Wood. Registration
Required. . Members Free: Non- members $5.00. Call 978-443-5588 for
information and registration.
ARHS Sports Schedule 4/22/08
