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SOS Fundraiser
October 18, 2008 - SOS held their annual all sports sale today at the Woodward School. Anything not sold will be donated to various youth groups including the soccer project for Grassroot Soccer www.grassrootsoccer.org
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Southborough Hazardous Waste Day
October 18, 2008 - The transfer station was a busy place today as many residents dropped off televisions, CRTs, paint, stain and more at the annual collection day.
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Soccer Kicks
October 18, 2008 - (above photo) A Southborough Wild Dogs player takes the ball from a Wayland Tsunami player earlier today. (below photo)
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Kick off to Troop Package Drive Honors Irene Tibert
October 18, 2008 - Irene Tibert listens as a ceremony on her behalf takes place to kick off the annual fall soldier care package drive. Irene, a former Marine, worked 33 years as the Southborough Veterans Agent before retiring this year.
As part of the program the End Zone Militia shot off three rounds from their muskets. A Marine Color Guard stood at attention while the Marine theme song was played. A well numbered crowd stood in the cold morning breeze and watched as Joe Black of Wings of Eternity of Southborough released a dozen doves into the skies over the ceremony.
Hundreds of volunteers and people dropping off supplies for the packages kept the Senior Center hopping today. Radio Station 105.7 WROR played tunes and handed out prizes while the volunteers accepted snacks, books, cds, dvds, and lots more to put in the packages to ship overseas. If you missed today, you can donate tomorrow at the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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It was brought to my attention that when the Southborough News computer shut down unexpectedly during publishing a few weeks ago due to a power outage, that several photos were missing from the October 3 football game. Here are the photos re-introduced to the Southborough News.
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Pumpkin Queen
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Pumpkin time of the Year
October 17, 2008 - Getting ready for Halloween. (photo by J. Kendall) Below are photos from Light up Southborough Night.
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Says Dykema “opposes the leader of her own party” on Pike tolls HOLLISTON –Dan Haley, candidate to represent the Eighth Middlesex District in the state House of Representatives, today cheered Governor Patrick’s recent support for taking down tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike, and questioned whether his opponent will continue to characterize the proposal, which Haley made months ago, as “irresponsible.” As reported in today’s Boston Globe, Governor Patrick yesterday on WRKO’s Tom Finneran Show said toll elimination is part of his plan to eliminate the Turnpike Authority, commenting, “What I’d like to come out of this restructure is the elimination of many of the tolls on the turnpike, not all,” and suggested tolls might be preserved only at the state’s borders. [“Patrick mentions interest in border tolls,” Boston Globe, October 17, 2008] “I have been calling for elimination of the Mass Pike tolls for months, and I am very pleased that the Governor now shares that goal,” said Haley. “Unfortunately, my opponent has made clear that she strongly opposes toll elimination, and has even called for expansion of the toll system and reinstallation of tolls previously removed from the Pike.” In several debates during this election cycle, Carolyn Dykema, Haley’s opponent, has voiced clear and strong opposition to toll removal, and support for expansion of tolls: “Tolls are good for a number of reasons. One, I think, environmentally… getting rid of the tolls would actually encourage more driving, which is not, I believe, in our long-term interests.” [Carolyn Dykema, Holliston Cable Access Television Primary Debate, August 24, 2008] “To clarify my statements on tolls, you know, I absolutely said what I meant and I mean what I say. The question was should we take down tolls. I don’t think we should take down tolls… taking down tolls is not the direction that we want to head.” [Carolyn Dykema, Holliston Cable Access Television Debate, October 5, 2008] “So I think from a traffic standpoint, from an environmental standpoint, and an air-quality standpoint, I think tolls are not a bad thing…” [Carolyn Dykema, Holliston Cable Access Television Debate, October 5, 2008] “I would support discussion of a plan to increase the number of tolls statewide…” [Carolyn Dykema, Hopkinton Independent Debate, October 15, 2008] “I mean I think this is basic economics, we’ve got things that we need to fund … yet you’re proposing eliminating the tolls… it just does not add up.” [Carolyn Dykema, Hopkinton Independent Debate, October 15, 2008] “I think we need to leave in place the tolls that we have.” [Carolyn Dykema, Hopkinton Independent Debate, October 15, 2008] “In addition to strongly opposing toll removal and actually calling for toll expansion, my opponent has just this week characterized my call for toll elimination as ‘irresponsible,’ ‘cavalier,’ and as a ‘good thing to say to bring attention to a campaign,’” Haley continued. “I wonder if today she would say those same things about Governor Patrick’s plan to take down Pike tolls?” “This is a very important issue to MetroWest commuters, who have for too long been unfairly saddled with the burden of paying for the Big Dig,” said Haley. “Now that we have the Governor on our side, and finally signs of progress in the legislature, the absolute last thing we should do is send a Representative to Beacon Hill who opposes the leader of her own party and will fight - against the interests of her own constituents - to preserve and even expand the tolls. I doubt very much that she is going to find much support for her position among the voters of the Eighth Middlesex District.” Full video of the debates quoted above may be viewed at www.danhaley2008.com |
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St. Mark's School, Southborough 8:00 PM Please Note: CHANGE OF VENUE!! ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS and orchestra under the baton of Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton will present two choral masterpieces on Saturday, November 15th at St. Mark’s School, Marlboro Road (Rte. 85) in Southborough. The concert titled “Reflections on Innocence and Peace” will take place at 8 PM and will feature the choral favorite Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Intimations of Immortality by Gerald Finzi. These compositions are based on the works of poets Walt Whitman and William Wordsworth respectively and will provide further inspiration through the voices of soloists Maria Ferrante, soprano; Stanley Wilson, tenor; and baritone Steven Small. This location is accessible to the physically challenged. Assistive listening systems, courtesy of Crossroads Community Foundation, are available at all concerts for use by hearing impaired audience members. Large print programs will be offered to those desiring enhanced readability. Concert tickets may be purchased at Robinson Music Company, Westboro; Shattuck Pharmacy, Northboro; Danielson Flowers, Shrewsbury; The English Garden Florist, Southboro; Hudson Area Arts Alliance; and both Joy-Den Jewelers and Main St. Café in Marlboro. Advance sale tickets are discounted $1 (one) from the regular price of $20 (twenty) and $18 (eighteen) for students and senior citizens. For further information please call (978) 562-9838 or view www.avmsingers.org. Partial funding for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, a non-profit organization, has been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through local Arts Councils. |
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 “Rally Around Carolyn” will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd 6:00 to 8:00 at The Clubhouse at Pinecrest Golf Course. Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray and Congressman Jim McGovern will join State Senator Karen Spilka and other distinguished guests to rally in support of Carolyn Dykema, Democratic candidate for State Representative from the 8th Middlesex district. “Carolyn is a great candidate – just what this district needs – and we hope folks will stop by to meet her. The Rally will be a fun night of politics and merriment as we gather together for the final push to Election Day on November 4th. This will be a great opportunity to meet the distinguished guests, hear a few words from them and from Carolyn,” according to Pamela PinterParsons, Event Coordinator. The Committee to Elect Carolyn Dykema is sponsoring the fund raising event and suggests donations of $50. The 8th Middlesex district includes Holliston, Hopkinton, and precincts in Medway, Southborough and Westborough. “Rally Around Carolyn will be held at The Clubhouse at Pinecrest Golf Course located at 212 Prentice Street, Holliston, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will offer appetizers, desserts, coffee and a cash bar. For more information about the event or Carolyn, visit http://www.dykemaforrep.com/. |
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SADD sponsored Program @ ARHS
Algonquin Regional High School’s SADD chapter
in conjunction with the ARHS Health Services and Guidance Departments are
proud to host North America’s Leading Female speaker on Peer Pressure and
Traffic Safety, Cara Filler on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7 p.m. The “Drive
To Save Lives” is an eye-opening hour long presentation on Traffic safety
and Risk-taking presented to both parents and students based on Cara’s
sharing her life-changing message was sparked by the tragic death of her
identical twin sister, Mairin, the day after their 18th birthday. This was a
painful personal tragedy for Cara and her family and is the driving force
that launched Cara's relentless campaign of Changing Attitudes, Saving
Lives. This affected her so deeply that she is committed to helping others
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 Vigeant presents Food Pantry director with donation October 16, 2008 Arthur G. Vigeant, Candidate for State Representative, recently presented the Food Pantry with a donation of $350.00. Vigeant participated in the annual Heritage Festival held in Marlborough in early October by sponsoring a popcorn and face painting booth which accepted donations for the Food Pantry. Pictured: Fatinha Kerr, director of MESF and Arthur Vigeant, Candidate for State Representative for the 4th Middlesex District. |
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In Motion
October 16, 2008 - Running to the sounds of the band, these youngsters and dog raced the green around the bandstand lawn. |
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Twig light Fishing
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More Photos from Heritage Day
October 16, 2008 - A collage of photos will eventually be put together and added to the top of the page like the other links to photo galleries on the Southborough News but for now enjoy. More photos by Chris Wraight are added to the race photos further down this page.
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Releases Web Ad Criticizing Opponent for Spending Philosophy HOLLISTON – As Governor Patrick held a press conference announcing his intention to make major budget cuts tomorrow, Dan Haley, candidate to represent the Eighth Middlesex District in the state House of Representatives, reminded voters of the root cause of the state’s current economic crisis. “Our so-called ‘leaders’ on Beacon Hill are blaming the situation on Wall Street for the deep cuts they are being forced to make to the state budget,” said Haley. “In reality, these cuts are the direct and inevitable result of our current leadership’s failure to restrain spending and budget responsibly for an economic downturn that everyone knew was coming.” The Governor’s own top economic advisor warned in January that unless the legislature addressed its spending, the state would face a deficit of “well north of $1 billion” this year. [“Budget writers have predicted a structural deficit next year well north of $1 billion,” State House News Service, January 8, 2008] Ignoring that warning, the legislature piled hundreds of millions in additional spending onto the budget.“Cities and towns should be able to have confidence that the dollars they are promised at the beginning of a budget cycle will actually materialize,” said Haley. “Now we will all pay a steep price when the Governor makes the deep cuts that his own actions – and those of the legislative leadership – directly caused. The voters cannot and should not let them escape responsibility for the situation they caused by pointing to Wall Street.” In a candidate forum in Holliston on September 3, Haley’s opponent, Carolyn Dykema, responded to Haley’s call for greater fiscal responsibility by stating, “I will tell you from a business perspective: if you spend all your time watching the dollars and counting your expenses, you will miss out on the opportunities.” “Unfortunately, my opponent’s focus on ‘opportunities’ over fiscal responsibility is shared by far too many current legislators on Beacon Hill, and it is that budgeting philosophy that landed us a billion dollars in deficit,” said Haley. “We need more people on Beacon Hill ‘watching the dollars’ and ‘counting expenses,’ and fewer looking for ‘opportunities’ to spend the taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars.” Haley’s web ad may be viewed at www.danhaley2008.com (due to significant traffic via photos of Heritage day, Southborough News mail site server tossed this back, so it was delayed) |
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Sponsored by Southborough Youth Soccer and Girl Scout Troop 2784 Soccer Equipment Drive Oct. 11-19
What we need… Cleats (good condition, please tie together)Soccer balls (inflated)Southborough Youth Soccer Uniforms (teal & white and/or royal blue)Socks Shorts Jerseys Where does it go? All equipment goes to … Grassroot Soccer www.grassrootsoccer.org Using the power of soccer in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Grassroot Soccer provides African youth with the knowledge, skills and support to live HIV free. Check out the website to see how you can start helping today! Drop Off Spots.* Southborough Library Southborough House of Pizza Southborough Transfer Station Pilgrim Church St. Ann’s Church St. Matthew’s Church St. Mark’s Church *Drop off at any of these locations from Oct. 11 – Oct. 19. Special Drop off locations on Sat. Bring your equipment to your soccer game on Oct. 18th and
we’ll have drop off bins available at Choate (Woodward), Lundblad, Kallander,
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Assabet Valley RTHS 10/16/08 Sports Golf cut off |
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(CERT members join Southborough officials in a debriefing for improvements to Heritage Day for next year)
Community Emergency Response Team Oct. 16, 2008 - The Southborough CERT team has been working as a team for several months now. They have been deployed to Southborough Live Burn Fire Training, Summer Nights, a local fire and this past weekend at Heritage Day. The CERT team in Southborough also includes the Medical Reserve Corps. Free training is provided. All skills are needed whether you have expertise as a nurse, computer skills, secretarial and more. If you are looking for a way to give back to the community, this just might be the right venue for you. This past weekend saw the CERT team members run the medical aid station, direct traffic and look for lost children. 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).
As a Southborough CERT member you will
receive free classroom and practical training on various related topics
and qualify for several 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”.
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Have you registered to vote yet??? Last day to register for the Presidential/ November 4 election is TODAY The Town Clerk's office is open today from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
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Election Time
(contributed photo) October 15, 2008 - The Democratic Town Committe set up a voting booth and box to introduce youngsters to the voting scene. The informal results were:
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Union Cites Commitment to Quality Services & Economic Opportunity SEIU Local 509, the Massachusetts Union for Human Service Workers, has named State Representative Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) their 2008 “Legislator of the Year.” The union cited Representative Eldridge’s consistent commitment to fighting for economic opportunity for working families across the Commonwealth and his leadership in working to improve the quality of services for Massachusetts most vulnerable residents. “I am honored to be recognized by SEIU Local 509 because of their members’ strong commitment to vulnerable populations like at-risk children, elders, and people with disabilities,” said Eldridge. “It is a privilege to serve as a representative and advocate in the Legislature for the families of my district. Expanding economic opportunity for all and improving our quality of life are the goals on which I’m focused, and SEIU Local 509 has been an important partner in these endeavors.” SEIU Local 509’s president, Michael Grunko, calls Eldridge “one of the most consistent advocates for families and working people in the state. He is also a thoughtful and reliable supporter of services for children, elders, and people with disabilities.” Eldridge has been a strong proponent of investing in public higher education and workforce training programs to better equip workers with the skills necessary for jobs that will allow them to provide for their families. Further, Eldridge has been a leading voice in the effort to increase the minimum wage in Massachusetts. Holding that health care should be a right, not a privilege, Eldridge has also fought to make health care more comprehensive and affordable. SEIU Local 509 is the largest union of human service workers in Massachusetts, representing about 11,000 workers in state and community agencies. SEIU 509 is in the forefront of advocating for quality human services. |
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Above: The cooks and servers get a photo break at the Southborough Community House.
Left: Patrons enjoyed a wonderful meal topped off with Apple Crisp at the Annual Dinner sponsored by the Community House as a way to raise funds for the building. |
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Full Moon over Southborough
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The Police Found several Modes of Travel this weekend
Officer Rick Mattioli stops traffic while on Bike patrol.
Sgt. Tim Slatkavitz leads the parade on the SPD motorcycle.
Sgt. Jane Moran was on foot patrol and in the cruiser at times.
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First Heritage Days
October 14, 2008 - Just two of the babies that enjoyed their first Southborough Heritage Day.
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A Happy Winner
October 14, 2008 - Germaine Valentine won the free Pet kit from the Southborough Animal Disaster Preparedness Committee. The group had an informational table with brochures and how to put a disaster kit together for your pet. Germaine has two cats she can use the kit with. For more information on emergency pet disaster kits and how to plan ahead click here. |
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Buffalo Soldiers Honor a Gracious
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The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk November 9, 2008 10 am At the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
$10 Registration for the 4K Race and Family Fun Walk Prizes for Top Runners! Plus Cow Pie Contest: $20 Square could win $300! For more information visit www.southborobelties.org or email Joyceg1@yahoo.com or lpbourdon@aol.com
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Heritage Day brings out Huge Crowd
October 13, 2008 - Police estimated a few thousand people showed up in great weather for the Annual Heritage Day festivities.
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Politicking
October 13, 2008 - Democratic supporters march for Jamie Eldridge, Carolyn Dykema and Danielle Gregoire march in the Heritage Day Parade. Jamie Eldridge Celebrates Southborough's Vibrant Community at Heritage Day SOUTHBOROUGH - State Representative Jamie Eldridge, the only Democrat in the race to succeed Pam Resor to represent the Middlesex & Worcester district in the State Senate, joined hundreds of area residents in celebrating the vibrant community of Southborough at today's Heritage Day festivities. Representative Eldridge marched with a number of supporters in the Heritage Day Parade, as did 8th Middlesex district State Representative candidate Carolyn Dykema and 4th Middlesex district State Representative candidate Danielle Gregoire. (The 8th Middlesex district includes precincts 2 and 3 of Southborough, and the 4th Middlesex district includes precinct 1.) "Joining hundreds of families in Southborough coming together to celebrate our shared sense of community is a wonderful way to spend a day," noted Representative Eldridge. "As the next State Senator for Southborough and the entire Middlesex & Worcester district, I look forward to serving as an advocate in the Legislature for Southborough's families, fighting for more local aid to strengthen our public schools and public safety, expanding our economy and creating jobs, and protecting our environment." Representative Eldridge has earned the endorsements of four dozen local officials from all 14 communities of the Middlesex & Worcester state Senate district, including Southborough Selectman Salvatore Giorlandino and Southborough School Committee Chair Susan Dargan. |
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Political Support
October 13, 2008 - Dan Haley shakes hands along the parade route at Southborough's Heritage Day. |
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Carbon Monoxide Incident
October 13, 2008 - (file copy- Southborough Ambulance) Last night shortly after 9:00 PM Southborough police received a call from a person requesting that the police check on a resident of Fairview Drive. The caller reported their friend was about to harm himself. Southborough Police and Fire responded. First on scene were the police officers who located the victim in the attic. High levels of Carbon Monoxide were detected and the officers were told to evacuate the building immediately. Southborough Fire stuck a box and called in mutual aid ambulances from Hopkinton and Westborough. The victim (unidentified at this time) was transported to Marlborough Hospital. Two police officers were taken back to Southborough Fire Headquarters for Oxygen treatment. It was determined that they be transported via Hopkinton Ambulance to UMASS, Worcester for treatment of inhalation of Carbon Monoxide. Back at the scene fire officials ventilated the building. The home was then secured and sealed off. The State Police CPAC unit was notified and responded to the Fairview Drive address. The Southborough Police midnight shift was ordered in early to cover for those officers getting treatment at the hospital. *Update to this article the victim that was located in the attic was pronounced deceased at the hospital later that night. A name had not been released until notification of next to kin. |
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SUDBURY VALLEY TRUSTEES CEDAR HILL WALK Saturday, October 18, 2008 10:00am-12:00noon Join SVT Executive Director Ron McAdow for a stroll on SVT conservation land. Explore one of SVT’s western treasures, an 88 acre drumlin known as Cedar Hill which SVT acquired in 1993. In recent years, the “boroughs” have created interconnecting trails between SVT land and town and state lands. For this trip, you will venture to the top of Cedar Hill, overlooking the headwaters of the Sudbury and Assabet Rivers, as well as other significant landmarks. Ron’s knowledge of the local flora and fauna will enhance the experience of this autumnal l morning stroll Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00. Reservations required. Please register on-line at svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588. Further information on other outings and SVT properties is available on SVT’s website at www.svtweb.org.# # # Sudbury Valley Trustees is a regional land trust that conserves land and protects wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury river basin for the benefit of present and future generations. |
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 Get Ready to Vote The November elections are fast approaching. Have you registered yet? You have until October 15, 2008 to register or you will not be allowed to vote. For more information on how to register to vote click here. The Southborough Town Hall can register you during their regular business hours Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will be open special hours on Wednesday, OCTOBER 15, 2008. It is the LAST DAY to REGISTER to Vote or change political party for the Nov. 4th Election. Town Clerk's Office will be open from 8am to 8pm on Oct. 15th. Will you be out of state or country during the election? Do you go to college out of State? Do you have a disability that would make you unable to attend the election? If you are a registered voter and want to vote in this election you must pick up and return an absentee ballot by NOON, November 3, 2008. For more information on who may or how you should vote with an absentee ballot click here. Hours for voting will be 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. on Tuesday November 4, 2008. Voting locations in Southborough are Precinct 1 - Woodward School, 28 Cordaville Road; Precinct 2 The Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road; Precinct 3 - Finn School, 60 Richards Road. There are three (3) ballot questions this year. #1. Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? #2. Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? #3. Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? For more information on the Ballot Questions click here. On the election ballot will be: President/Vice President of the United States: Barack H. O’Bama Jr. and Joseph R. Biden Jr. Democrat or John S. McCain III/Sarah H. Palin Republican candidate Candidates Senator in Congress: John F. Kerry - Democrat or Jeffrey K. Beatty - Republican Representative in Congress: James P. McGovern - Democrat Governors Council: Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney - Democrat Senator in General Court Steven L. Levy - Republican or James B. Eldridge - Democrat Representative in General Court Precinct 1 Arthur G. Vigeant - Republican or Danielle W. Gregoire - Democrat or Joseph L. Valianti - Independent Representative in General Court Precinct 2 & 3 Carolyn C. Dykema - Democrat or Dan Haley - Republican For more information on voter questions: Click here for the Massachusetts Elections Division |
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Light Up Southborough
October 12, 2008 - Pumpkins sit on the wall of Common Street tonight. A huge crowd of spectators turned out to view the artistic pumpkins. Each year the talent and competition seem to get more intense.
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Stony Brook Museum Meeting
October 12, 2008 - Members of the Stony Brook Museum committee discuss the ongoing negotiations for the Nichols house. Discussions started last year between the committee, the Town of Southborough and the MWRA to acquire the Nichols home for a museum to house a fabulous collection of Buffalo Soldier memorabilia and farm and community history relating to the Sudbury Reservoir. The Buffalo Soldiers will be marching in tomorrow's parade. |
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The First of the Runners
October 12, 2008 - The first of the runners appear on Middle Road by the Reservoir for today's Heritage Day Run.
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Haunted Happening 2008 Saturday, October 18 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm Rain |
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Big Guns
October 12, 2008 - A field in Stow became WWII all over as German and American re-enactors with German 88's, tanks, rifles, machine guns and men all showed up to re-enact WWII. The sound of the big guns could be heard for miles including Southborough where the police dept had received numerous calls about explosions.
A German Medic holds up his hands in surrender as the American's move in. |
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Cemetery Commemoration
October 12, 2008 -The speaker is Barbara Donohue, RPA. Barbara is a professional archaeologist. "Two years ago a ground penetrating radar was conducted to determines if the Old Burial Ground contained unmarked graves as town records show 819 definite and 307 possible burials, yet there are only 319 stone markers. As a result of the GPR survey approximately 800 unmarked graves were identified." (source, Barbara's handout).
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WANTED
October 12, 2008 - If you see this beetle please report it ASAP. The Asian Long Horned Beetle is about 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch long with jet black body and mottled white spots on the back. The long antennae are 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times the body length with distinctive black and white bands on each segment. The feet have a bluish tinge. An affected tree will have niches or oval to round pits in the bark for laying eggs. Round holes 3/8 inch in diameter or larger are created as the adult beetle emerge from the tree. They give the appearance of "bullet Holes" in the tree. An accumulation of coarse sawdust can be discovered under where the beetle larvae bore into the main tree stem and branches. Click here to file a report if you have seen it.
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MBTA Schedule Additions We are pleased to announce that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has reached agreement with CSXT Corporation and the MBTA to expand service on the Worcester line. On Monday, October 27th, 2008, new schedules will go into effect which will include the addition of five commuter trains serving Worcester.
The changes to the Worcester Line are as follows:
INBOUND
Monday through Friday
Train P500, the 5:40am train from Framingham to Boston, will now depart Worcester at 4:45am arriving at South Station at 6:31am and making all intermediate station stops approximately 5 minutes earlier.
Train P504, the 6:50am train from Framingham to Boston, will now depart Worcester at 6:05am, making all intermediate stops to Boston.
Train P526, the 3:53pm train from Framingham to Boston, will now depart Worcester at 4:30pm, arriving in Boston at 6:05pm.
OUTBOUND
Monday through Friday
Train P501, the 5:30am train from South Station to Framingham, will now depart South Station at 4:00am and will extend to Worcester, arriving at 5:14am.
Train P517, the 2:45pm train from South Station, will now depart South Station 2:40pm and will be extended all the way to Worcester, arriving at 4:13pm.
Printable PDF format copies of schedules are available at http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=WORCSTER
Commuter rail service information, including updated commuter rail advisories/alerts is available on the MBTA website at www.mbta.com, or by calling the MBTA Customer Support Services Center at 617-222-3200.
Thank you for riding commuter rail.
Customer Service Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Operating the Commuter Rail on behalf the of MBTA |
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HALEY
CHEERS GOVERNOR’S PLAN TO TAKE DOWN TOLLS
Saturday
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14, 2008 - Sunday night members of the
