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 May 11, 2008 - May 17, 2008

May 17, 2008 - Southborough gets the ball on soccer today.

May 17, 2008 - donations for the Any Soldier campaign pile up early this morning.  Tomorrow more collections will be taken.

Celebration!!!

May 16, 2008 -

Today marks the Southborough News first birthday!!! A whole year has flown by already. Our readership has gone from just a few hundred the first month to several thousand a month and climbing every day. Thanks go to my advertisers who help keep the Southborough News running and for all of our readers who love keeping in touch with the town news.

A bit of history on the Southborough News for those that have recently joined us. It is privately owned and edited by myself, Linda Hubley. Currently the Southborough News is a one person operation. Although, the Southborough News carries a lot of the town meeting and activity information the Town of Southborough does not contribute financially. The Southborough News is wholly based on advertising either by the front page rotating blocks with links back to the business websites or by the businesses on the business card page. Our readership base is Southborough but according to our site meter statistics we have readers from nearly every city and town in Massachusetts, every state in the United States and twenty-five countries around the world.

I have tried to make the Southborough News a one place stop for all the action and activity that goes on daily within Southborough. I welcome anyone to contribute their photos or event notices to be placed on the Southborough News. If you have a favorite photo you would like to share with readers of the Southborough News you are welcome to send them in. For example a wedding or prom shot, a special vacation, Eagle Scout project etc. Sports, church, schools, scouts etc can send in their event notices.

How the Southborough News works. I try to keep the current week on the front page and as the days slip by the older news is transferred to the second page. After two weeks up on the front two pages, the news is archived on a weekly basis. Currently there are 51 pages in the archives. If you click the archive page, there is a drop down menu. Click which week you would like to check out. The front page at the top has tabs that will take you to pages that have links to the schools; community groups (including police/fire/churches/town departments/youth groups etc); Police, Fire, Townhouse, Seniors, Library, Arts, Veterans, Recreation, Weather and outdoors. The middle tabs have obituaries listed from the Morris Funeral Home in town, and links to the MBTA, TLC ride, Dictionary, Infospace, Google, Google Maps, You tube, News channels 4,5,7, Fox and CNN for quick access to news, weather or information for homework.

The larger tabs have the letters to the Editor, easy access to page 2 and the archives, a free classifieds (no business ads), Business Card page and information on how to advertise on the Southborough News and the fee rates. Advertising on Southborough News is a good way to get your business out on the local scene. However, it goes further than just Southborough as we are linked to www.hopnews.com Click the Southborough News Advertising tab for more information on how to advertise with us. Use the free classifieds to advertise your yard sale, sell a car or household items. Obituaries are listed for free on the front pages if you would like to include a photo you may send it along also.

In celebration of our first year, next week Sunday the 18^th we will be running a contest to find the birthday cake photo somewhere hidden on the Southborough News. This will get the reader to check out many pages of the website. Further details will be given out at the start of the contest. Gift certificates to various local establishments will be offered to the first person who finds the cake and sends an email to editor@southboroughnews.com Also I hope to unveil some new features within the coming weeks.

So enjoy the Southborough News and remember if you have an event, activity or photo you would like to share, please send it along. Thank you all for being so supportive.

Reservoir History Walk

May 16, 2008 - Southborough Cub Scouts Den 3 took a hike along part of the Sudbury Reservoir trail this afternoon to learn the history, operation and maintenance of the Sudbury Reservoir System.

Pizza after MCAS

May 16, 2008 - In celebration of finishing the MCAS testing students at Woodward School enjoy a pizza party outdoors. (contributed photos from Woodward School)

Time to Till

May 16, 2008 - Farming does still exist in Southborough as attested to this tractor tilling a field on Gulbankian Farms.

May 16, 2008 - A young newborn calf gets carried across the street to the pasture to rejoin its mom and the herd last Sunday.

The Southborough Belties could use your help in donations for food, hay, vet bills, fencing and other associated costs in keeping the herd together in Southborough.

Click here for more information on the Southborough Belties.

Ducky Weather

May 16, 2008 - Cub Scouts spotted this Mallard duck hidden along the shoreline as the rain became heavier early this afternoon.

ARHS Sports Schedule 5/16/08

AVRTHS Sports Schedule 5/16/08

Boys	Varsity	Track	@	DISTRICT CLASS MEET		9:00AM
Girls	Varsity	Track	@	DISTRICT CLASS MEET		9:00AM
Boys	Freshman	Baseball	@	Shawsheen Valley Tech HS		10:00AM

Fenway at Finn

May 15, 2008 - Voters at Finn get to feel like they are voting at Fenway park as this mural depicts on the wall of the gym.

Drive Careful

May 15, 2008 - With prom season and end of the year school activities coming up, Southborough Police and Fire departments remind students to drive carefully.  Drinking and speed do not mix and are illegal. Stay safe on the roadway. (photo above - Southborough Firefighter Shanahan pries open a vehicle during a auto extrication drill with the hydraulic spreader.

May 15, 2008 - Prom night is tomorrow.  If you haven't got your buttonaire or corsage yet call and order one from Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop.

May 15, 2008 - Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop. has plenty of starter plants for your garden.  Below photo is Carolyn Gulbankian sharing lettuce with a class of schoolchildren.

The Guard

May 15, 2008 - Officer Joe Bennett keeps watch over the voter box at Precinct 3 earlier this week.

10:30 -  12:00  PARADE & OPENING DAY CEREMONY
(All players and coaches line up at 10:30 behind Finn School)

12:00 – 4:30 Amusements & BBQ Cookout, Jurassic Obstacle
Course, Sports Challenge Bungee, Radar Speed Pitch, Sports
Bounce, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, Popcorn
Ball Games All Day!
 

Memorial Day Weekend Events

May 15, 2008 - Dates and times for Memorial Day Observance, flag placement and parade.

For information – Please contact VFW Commander – Steve Whynot (508-481-2359).

Southborough Open Land Foundation Annual Meeting

May 14, 2008 - The Southborough Open Land Foundation celebrated its 20th year last night.  Above: Southborough business owner and former town selectman, James Falconi, accepts an award for his continued support for  SOLF while resident and former president of SOLF, David Morgan, received the Elaine Beals Award (below photo)  for his conservation efforts within the Town of Southborough.  At the end of the formal meeting, the guest speaker was local resident, author and illustrator Gordon Morrison who presented examples of several of his works for nature guides and books. For more information on  the Southborough Open Land Foundation click here. 

May 14, 2008 -  A panel discussion took place at Algonquin Regional High School last night on the challenges teens face in today's society.  Here are a few photos from the talk. Thank you Chris Wraight for the photos.

Southboro Auto Tech

May 14, 2008 - Southboro Auto Tech is locally owned and operated by Bill and Kris Stapleton. The Stapleton’s have operated the family owned business at the same location since 1973 when it was known as the former Southboro Mobil. Southborough Auto Tech is a full service automotive repair shop bringing you the best in service. The mechanics that work on your vehicle are ASE certified technicians (automotive service excellence). Southboro Auto Tech is also a certified Napa Auto Care Center and an approved auto repair facility for AAA.

The mechanics at Southboro Auto Tech can provide your vehicle with the following services: Tune ups, Wheel Alignment, Engine Repair, Smog and Emissions Testing, Tire Service, Exhaust System, Suspension, Electrical, Full Brake Service, Shocks, Oil and Lube, Suspension and Shock Repair, Belt and Hose replacement, Diesel Service and repair, Fuel Injection Service, Transmission, Power Steering, Cooling System flush, Preventative Maintenance, Air Conditioning Service, Complete Diagnostic Services, Towing and Batteries.

At Southboro Auto Tech you can also fill up your tank with a fine selection of gasoline. A friendly full service station where attendants will still wash your windows while your vehicle is being fueled. Bill Stapleton also had a proud moment this week when Southboro Auto Tech was used for a photo shoot. Southboro Auto Tech is conveniently located at 145 Boston Road/Route 30 in Southborough. Click here for Southboro Auto Tech shop specials. After fueling, give your vehicle a clean look from all the tree pollen  and visit their newest establishment Choice Car Wash directly across the plaza from Southboro Auto Tech. A Southborough News Advertiser.

Southborough Library Schedule May 11 - 17, 2008

Bluebird

May 14, 2008 - A bluebird waits for his mate to emerge from the bluebird box.

ARHS Sports Schedule 5/14/08

AVRTHS Sports Schedule 5/14/08

Boys	Varsity	Baseball	@	Bay Path Regtechhs	3:30PM
Girls	Varsity	Softball	@	Bay Path Regtechhs	3:30PM
Girls	JV	Softball	VS	Bay Path Regtechhs	3:30PM
Boys	JV	Baseball	VS	Bay Path Regtechhs	3:30PM
Boys	Varsity	Track	VS	Keefe Technical High Scho	3:30PM
Girls	Varsity	Track	VS	Keefe Technical High Scho	3:30PM
Boys	JV	Lacrosse	@	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs	3:30PM

2008 Census forms are over due.  Please return them to the Town Clerk's office.  If you no longer know where your forms are please contact the Town Clerk's Office on how to acquire new forms.

Voter Apathy

May 13, 2008 - A lone precinct 3 voter fills out his ballot.  Most of the day in all three Southborough precincts workers reported the same.  Very few voters.  Out of 6,384 registered voters in Southborough only 743 voters came out to do their civic duty. According to the Town Clerk’s office this represents 11.64% of the voters who decided for the Town who they would like in office or whether or not to join the new MetroWest Regional Transportation Authority.

Official Election Results

Town Clerk 3 years- Paul J. Berry, 636

Moderator 1 year - David Coombs, 629

Board of Selectmen 3 years - Bonnie J. Phaneuf, 599

Board of Assessors 3 years - Thomas J. Beaumont, 558

Board of Trustees Library 2 years - Laura J. McCarthy, 577

Board of Trustees Library 1 year - Kent Matthew Read, 557

Board of Trustees Library 3 years - Judith K. Budz - 600

Planning Board 5 years - Mary E. Hynes, 558

Northborough Southborough Regional School District Committee, Southborough Candidates 3 years:

Paul C. Butka, 553

Shirley Lundberg, 514

John R. Reynolds, 503

Assabet Valley Reg. School Dist. Committee 4 years - James B. Denman, 591

Southborough Housing Authority 5 years Charles H. Brewer, 576

Southborough Housing Authority 1 year - Nancy G. Morris, 575

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds 3 years - Bonnie J. Phaneuf, 565

Nancy Saco, 486 (won Re-election to the board)

Desheng Wang - 185

Yes - 89

No - 592 (won)

Southborough open land foundation's annual meeting

Southborough meetings

May 12 - 16, 2008

Events- Southborough Senior Center

May/June

Please Call the Southborough Senior Center for reservations for all events 508-229-4453. Senior Center 9 Cordaville Rd. . Open 8:30-2:30 Monday-Friday.

New Events:

- Spanish Classes May and June-Please join in all levels welcome!

May 9^th Mini-bus trip to the Butterfly Place

May 14^th Presentation: Supplements: are they necessary? 11am

May 15^th- Just For Fun- Burgers and Dogs-Entertainment by Mel Simons-$5.00 suggested donation

June 6^th Mini-bus trip to Rockport

June 6^th-Spectacular Container Gardening with Tina Bemis

June 11^th- Broadway Show Tunes Presentation/luncheon

June 13^th- Senior Show / luncheon 12:00 Senior Show only 7:00

June 19^th-Osterperosis Screenings

June 27^th- Bingo for prizes 1:00

Ongoing programs:

Mondays – 12:00 Blue Plate Special Lunches by TJ’s- $5.00 call by Friday for reservations

Health Clinic- Mondays and Thursdays 8:30-1:30

Cribbage- Mondays 9:30

Fitness with Brad- Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00

Senior Singers- Tuesdays 11:00

Pitch- 12:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays

Bridge- Thursdays 1:00

Mah jongg- Thursdays 9:30

Chair Aerobics (Colonial Gardens-all welcome) Wednesdays 11:00

Ping Pong- Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00

Pool- Wednesdays at 10:00

Creative Writing Thursdays at 10:00

Walking at Woodward School – Tuesdays 7:45

The Friends of Marlborough Seniors Softball

The Marlboro Sr. Softball teams  Iron Workers Local Union #7 and The Friends of the Marlborough Seniors played this week and split with the Iron Workers taking two from the Worcester Falcons “A” and the Friends dropping two to the Worcester Falcons “B” team.

 The Friends of Marlborough Seniors Team traveled to Worcester, on Monday May 5th, to face the Worcester Falcons  B’s. In the 1st game, after falling behind by an 8 to 1 score The Friends rallied to take a 9 to 8 lead before succumbing to a late Worcester hitting barrage and falling by a score of 18 to 9.  Paul Starek and Bob Biggar were the batting leaders for Marlborough, each        went three for three.

Game 2 was a very closely fought contest with the lead going back and forth.  Tied after regulation at 6 to 6, Worcester pushed across two runs in the extra inning to prevail 8 to 6. Leading the charge by The Friends were Paul Wright who went 3 for 4 and Paul Chambers with 3 hits in as many plate appearances.

            The Iron Workers Local #7 entertained the Worcester Falcons A’s at home taking both ends of a doubleheader. The Iron Workers took the first game 9 - 6 and 2nd game 16 – 9 breaking out with the 6 runs in the top of the 7^th to put the game away.  The Iron Workers offense was led by Bob Maquire and Dick Mazzone both going 4 for 6 and Steve Picone pitching in with 2 home runs.

Don't Forget to support Southborough Baseball/Softball

May 13, 2008 - Choice Car Wash will donate to the Southborough Baseball/Softball program $1.00 for every car wash that participates in the program. The fundraiser will run through May 31, 2008. To have your $1.00 earmarked for the Southborough Baseball/Softball program enter the code 12348 at the kiosk upon entering the car wash.  A Southborough News advertiser

ARHS Sports Schedule 5/13/08

AVRTHS Sports Schedule 5/13/08

Boys	Freshman	Baseball	VS	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs		3:30PM
Boys	Varsity	Lacrosse	@	Lynn Technical Highschool		5:00PM

May 12, 2008 - A tagged railcar passes through Southborough with an appropriate theme.

Today May 12, 2008 Southborough voters will go to the polls to vote for candidates to fill the following positions within town government.

Town Clerk (3 years) Vote for 1 - Paul J. Berry, candidate for Re-election

Board of Selectmen (3 years) Vote for 1  - Bonnie J. Phaneuf, candidate for Re-election

Board of Trustees Library (2 Years) Vote for 1  - Laura J. McCarthy

Planning Board (5 years) Vote for 1  -  Mary E. Hynes candidate for Re-election

Northborough Southborough Regional School District Committee (3 Years) Vote not for more than 2 candidates: Northborough Candidates:

Shirley Lundberg - candidate for Re-election John R. Reynolds - Candidate for Re-election

Southborough Housing Authority (5 years) vote for 1  - Charles H. Brewer, candidate for Re-election

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds (3 years) Vote for 1  - Bonnie J. Phaneuf candidate for Re-election

There are races in the following elections:

Board of Health (3 years) Vote for 1

Nancy Saco - candidate for Re-election

Desheng Wang

The Southborough Library is looking for someone to step up and possibly run a sticker campaign for an open slot on the 3 year Board of Trustees Library. There are two openings for this position but only one candidate took out papers.

Judith K. Budz - candidate for Re-election

Polls will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2008 at the following locations:

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

If you are unsure where to vote or what precinct you are in go to www.wheredoivotema.com to check your voting location.

May 12, 2008 - Lilacs seem to be very colorful and abundant this spring all over town.

May 12, 2008 - A voter at the transfer station this weekend shares their view.

May 12, 2008 - Three scouts lead the way on the Chestnut Hill Farm Trails.

ARHS Sports Schedule 5/12/08

AVRTHS Sports Schedule 5/12/08

Boys	Varsity	Track	VS	Nashoba Valley Techhs		3:30PM
Girls	Varsity	Track	VS	Nashoba Valley Techhs		3:30PM
Boys	Varsity	Lacrosse	@	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs		3:30PM
Boys	Varsity	Baseball	VS	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs		3:30PM
Boys	JV	Baseball	@	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs		3:30PM
Girls	Varsity	Softball	VS	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs	Softball Field	3:30PM
Girls	JV	Softball	@	Blackstonevalleyregtechhs		3:30PM

May 11, 2008 - A new calf born last night rests on the grass in the pasture at Davco Orchard Conservation Land.

May 11, 2008 - Volunteers helped move earlier this morning the Belted Galloway cows from their winter pen across Mt. Vickery road to the north pasture with good grazing.

Click above poster for more information on the Aggie School and directions.

May 11, 2008 - The president, Co-chairs of the annual plant sale and workers line up for a photo yesterday at the Southborough Gardener's plant sale.  Many other volunteers manned various tables and assisted with sales of plants and flowers.

May 11, 2008 - Shift four firefighters pose in front of the former Southborough Engine 25.  The now privately owned truck is scheduled to leave for restoration soon.