November 29, 2008 - The Southborough News is
looking for Holiday lights. Homeowners can send in a photo of their
decorations or if you have a favorite light show in Southborough, contact
the Southborough News and we will try to get a photo for the website. The
above photo is on Newton Street and below is the infamous Faherty home on
Harris Drive. If you go to take a look at the lights on Harris Drive,
please be reminded that you may drop off an unwrapped toy that will be
donated to the Toys for Tots campaign. This is an annual event that
the Faherty's have really become involved with.
Southborough Firefighter Association Christmas Trees
November 29, 2008 - Southborough Firefighters
unload a truck full of trees Friday. The Southborough Firefighters
Association has for over forty years sold Christmas trees behind the fire
station (before the current Main Street location @ the old station now the
Southborough House of Pizza). Proceeds from the sale of the trees
benefit the Southborough Community via a scholarship fund for a High School
Senior, the annual Children's Halloween parade and costume contest and
several other community wide initiatives. Trees are on sale beginning
this Monday. Hours are 6:00 - 9:00 PM Weekdays and 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on
weekends until sold out.
“Mom’s Afternoon Out”
to benefit the Algonquin Boosters
Club – Please join us!
You’re invited to attend an afternoon of holiday shopping from
local vendors selling jewelry, handbags, apparel, gift baskets and much
more!
Light food will be served, compliments of Romaine’s Restaurant, and
mini spa treatments will be offered by local
salons.
This will be a fun afternoon and a great way to get some holiday
shopping done while supporting the Algonquin Athletic Boosters Club.
Special Feature: CASH FOR GOLD/SILVER
Bring your unwanted gold and silver to the party and our jewelers will
pay you the current day’s cash value! It’s a great way to get a little
extra spending money and the jewelers have agreed to give Boosters 10%
of the value of all the gold and silver cashed in as a donation!
Place: Romaine’s Restaurant in Northborough
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008
Time: 12:30-3:30
Admission: $25 per person includes light food and spa treatments
Since we will be providing food, your RSVP is requested by December 2nd:
Send check for $25 made payable to ARHS Boosters to:
ARHS Boosters Club
Attn: Fundraiser
P.O. Box 303, Northborough, MA 01532.
Your name will be added to the attendee list. If you’re sending money
for more than one person, please indicate names of attendees. The
ARHS Boosters Club is a non-profit organization.
This is the first fundraiser of the year
to benefit the General Boosters Club.
Feel free to spread the word…hope to see
you there!
Eleanor M. Firmin
Eleanor M. Firmin, 92, a life long
resident of Southborough, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at
UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
Born in Southborough, she was the daughter of the late George T. and
Catherine (Pilkington) Firmin.
Miss Firmin was a 1933 graduate of the former Peter’s High School in
Southborough and was a secretary for Lind Farquehar Co. in Boston
for many years. Eleanor was very proud of her old homestead and
worked very hard at keeping it pristine. She was also an avid
gardener and spent many hours tending to her flowers. She loved all
animals, especially her 2 cats, Smokey and Skitzy.
She is survived by a nephew, Michael Firmin of Springfield, VA; many
great nieces & nephews; 3 dear friends, Michele Hokinson & Eileen
Curran both of Southborough, & Maryann Pavlik of Northborough.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11:30 at
Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough (Morrisfuneralparlor.com)
A Funeral Mass will follow at 12 Noon on Tuesday at St. Anne Church
20 Boston Rd, Southborough. Burial will be in the Rural Cemetery in
Southborough.
Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to Animal Rescue
League, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116
Leafy Subject
November 29, 2008 - Workers clean up the
leaves in front of the Art Center at South Union School on Highland Street
today.
REGISTRATION is Now
Open:
Thanks to all who
attended the Information
Night!
Open
registration dates
are Nov 11 – Dec 5.
In past seasons, we have
accommodated all players
who sign up on time, but
sign up quickly as space
fills up fast. Space is
limited by field access
and the number of
volunteer coaches we are
able to develop. Please
consider the commitment
and requirements prior
to signing up. Players
registering after Dec 5
will be placed on a wait
list and there is a $25
late fee. All players
provide their own
equipment (NSYLA
provides goalie
equipment). Multi-child
family discounts are
calculated at
registration. No refunds
after submission to US
Lacrosse Membership.
There is a small
increase in fees this
year for U15 and U13 to
purchase practice time
at indoor facilities
during the March
pre-season.
Scholarships are
available in confidence.
Grades 7 & 8
(U15) is a full contact
sport with practices 3
times per week,
including Saturday
mornings starting in
March. Sunday games
begin in early April. A
full level of commitment
to regular and timely
attendance at practices
and games is required.
Attendance, not skill,
is the only factor which
determines playing time.
Cost for U15 is $175.
Grades 5 & 6
(U13) is a full contact
sport with practices 3
times per week,
including Saturday
mornings starting in
March. Sunday games
begin in early April. A
full level of commitment
to regular and timely
attendance at practices
and games is required.
Attendance, not skill,
is the only factor which
determines playing time.
Cost for U13 is $175.
Grades 3 & 4
(U11) is non-checking
level, with practices
twice a week, including
Saturday mornings
starting in March, plus
a game each Sunday
afternoon starting in
April until mid-June.
Cost for U11 is $110.
Grade 2
(U9) is a developmental
program. This program is
designed to introduce
the fundamentals of the
game of lacrosse and
teach basic stick
handling skills, with
one practice per week
for eight weeks, and
four games TBA in May &
June This program will
begin in April when the
outdoor fields are
available. Cost for U9
is $75.
Spring '09
Soccer Registration.
Once
again it is time to register for Spring soccer! On-Line
Registrations will be taken beginning October
20th,
ending
November 30th, 2008. Any
travel team U9 through U14 registrations completed after
November 30th,
2008 will be accepted only if space is available
and will be subject to a $25 non-refundable late fee.
SYSA will be running a PRE K program for all children
who will turn 5 by August 31, 2009
There is
no late fee for K thru U8. Teams will be formed based
on the number of players registered on this date. Age
groups will close as teams are filled. There is no
guarantee of space on a travel team after the late
date. Follow this Registration
information link for fees and information.
You can only register on line. Follow
the Registrationlink
for instructions, fees information and links to register
on line. If you are
ready to register click
Register Now
Team Runners
November 28, 2008 - Students from ARHS get
ready to participate in the Second Annual Gobble Wobble Race.
Thank you
November 28, 2008 - Southborough Recreation
Department wishes to thank the Friends of Recreation, all the volunteers and
all the runners and walkers that came out for the second annual Gobble
Wobble Race.
Flying Free
November 28, 2008 - A flock of Canada geese
do a flyover during yesterday's start of the race.
November
28, 2008 - Tuesday night the Board of Selectmen voted to continue a transfer
station violation hearing until their December 2 meeting when all parties
could be in attendance. Nancy Vargas was appointed to the Municipal
Facilities Committee. Selectmen also heard from Dr. Fazen and Dr. Seder,
both members of the Board of Health on future plans in which the Board of
Health would prefer to move. Dr. Fazen emphasized that since the 9/11 event
occurred that the Board of Health has moved in directions other than what
used to be. They still do the mandated regulations such as septic,
anti-cigarette campaigns, water, pool, camp and restaurant inspections.
The current Board of Health members are all
professionals in the medical field according to Dr. Fazen. This year they
participated in emergency tabletop exercises, expanded the flu clinic to
include all citizens of Southborough that wanted to participate, are
planning for a pandemic flu outbreak, joined with Region 4a for planning and
potential sharing of resources, and have recruited volunteers for the
Medical Reserve Corps to be used for emergency preparedness.
The Board of Health would like to see in the
future more disease prevention programs, sharing of resources with area
towns and personnel health and fitness programs for town employees and
residents. Currently staff on hand are part time nurses, administration,
health agent and a contracting engineer that is licensed and certified for
inspections and review of septic system and environmental plans.
The Southborough Cable Committee were up next.
The Cable committee presented their draft policy plan to the Selectmen. It
is strongly based on one from Stow, MA. Selectmen Boland questioned the
committee on several issues with the largest being local production of shows
and how the committee would regulate offensive material. The Cable committee
said in the policy that there are checkpoints that could help to reduce or
eliminate that problem such as scheduling and having the producer of a show
sign a form making them responsible for the contents and any repercussions.
The cable regulations are not as stringent when it comes to some shows such
as main channel television. Advertising will not be allowed on Southborough
cable but the Cable committee said some producers will wear clothing or have
product placement in circumventing the advertising ban. This is done in
several shows on Marlborough cable.
Currently the Cable committee is located at
Fayville Hall but the town does not have a studio. They are hoping to get
mobile equipment and go shoot at a site. They also think that within a few
months meetings held at the Town house will be recorded. The Cable Committee
is awaiting a vendor to fix the audio. They are also working with Charter
and Verizon to hook up with Algonquin Regional High School. (Many people
that have switched to Verizon in the last year and a half have been excluded
from watching the educational channel with the school committee meetings).
Lastly, there was a discussion on if deposits should be required before
people borrow the equipment If they are going to produce shows. The Cable
Committee said they don’t know any town that requires a deposit but they
will look into it.
Verizon was present at the meeting to ask
permission from the selectmen to remove four poles and replace them with
four poles on the opposite side of the road. These poles currently are
interfering with the new location of the main entrance to Fay School which
is going through major renovation and new construction. Karen Galligan of
the DPW said they had no problems with the placement of the poles, however
she said when National Grid comes in to do their lines they may request tree
hearings for removal of several trees. Selectmen eventually approved the
plan on condition that the old poles be removed on a timely basis.
Karen Galligan next explained to Selectmen that
money had become available through MA highway to do sidewalks on Southville
Road from Liberty westerly to the MBTA sidewalks. Plans had also been made
to make sidewalks southerly into Hopkinton across the Sudbury River. In
talks with MA Highway, Ms Galligan was able to get the State to agree to
adding a sidewalk to the new replacement bridge scheduled to be built over
the river. Discussion of use of the sidewalks on Southville Road followed.
Since Avalon has been built on Flanders Road at the Southborough line and
the parking fees have gone up at the MBTAt pedistrian traffic along the
sidewalk from Westborough to the train station has increased. Karen Galligan
acknowledged that the sidewalks on Southville Road are in poor shape.
Parking has started to become a problem near Route 85 and Southville Road as
people try to avoid the extra money for the parking spaces. Selectman Boland
will have Town Administrator Jean Kitchen speak to the Southborough police
to monitor the situation. Selectmen signed the contract for the Southville
Road sidewalks east of Route 85.
In other business, Selectmen also signed
paperwork for the Southborough Historical Commission to go ahead and submit
for nomination to the National Register the South Union School. The
designation once made will help with funding through grants.
The Selectmen will take up at their December 2
meeting the possibility of naming current Sergeant in charge, Jane Moran to
interim police chief for the Town of Southborough.
DOUBLE FLYBY ALERT: Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International
Space Station this morning, and the two spacecraft are now orbiting Earth in
tandem. Endeavour is scheduled to land in Florida on Sunday, Nov. 30th.
Between now and then, many sky watchers (especially those in Europe) will be
able to see the shuttle and the space station cutting across the night sky
together--a rare and beautiful "double flyby." Get predictions for your
hometown from the Simple Satellite Tracker:
http://spaceweather.com/flybys
.
SPECTACULAR CONJUNCTION: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and
look southwest. You'll see something very pretty: Venus and Jupiter beaming
together through the twilight. The two closely-spaced planets are about to
be joined by the slender crescent Moon for a spectacular three-way
conjunction that arguably ranks as the best sky show of 2008. Check
http://spaceweather.com for sky maps,
photos--and be sure to keep an eye on the sky in the evenings ahead.
Looking for the perfect Christmas Tree
Click here for cut your own and tree farms across the state
The Dogs enjoyed the walk too
Area Holiday events
Christmas at the Farm with a Festival of Trees
Thanksgiving weekend Saturday, November 29, 2008 – 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. At the Peter Rice Homestead at 377 Elm
Street
Join us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and begin the holiday season with
all the things you love at our annual Christmas at the Farm: Holiday
decorations, food, crafts, roaring fires, warm gingerbread, and hot
beverages.
Come and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with your friends and neighbors.
There will be plenty of parking across the street from the Homestead thanks
Jon Delli Priscoli, the owner of the new building, who will open his parking
lot for our guests.
This event is open to the public.
There is a nominal charge for the home-baked goods and other items served.
Westborough Rotary Lighting Ceremony
Sunday November 30 @ 4:30 PM
Santa Clause, Holiday Music, Westborough Community Chorus
If bad weather postponement sign will be posted at the rotary.
Christmas Lights Display
at Fatima Shrine
Please come and
witness the Christmas Light display at Fatima
Shrine, in Holliston, MA. They will be on
from Nov. 29th (First weekend of Advent)
till Jan. 4th (Feast of the Epiphany),
from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. During this time,
there will be the famous free hot chocolate and
cookies by Fr. Jerry and C. in the Church's
Hall.
In addition to this beautiful display, on
Sunday Dec. 7th there will be the annual
Christmas Concert by the Choir of St.
Cecilia Parish, Ashland (MA) at Fatima
Church, schedule for 3:00pm, followed by the
traditional procession carrying the baby Jesus
to the Nativity Grotto.
Fatima Shrine celebrates the Christmas Vigil
Mass on Dec. 24th, at 8:00pm,
while Christmas Day Solemn Mass will be
on Dec. 25th at 11:00am. During
this Advent, come and enjoy this wonderful sight
of the Season of Christmas.
Your presence and
support are much appreciated!
2009 LICENSES AVAILABLE BY
MID-DECEMBER!
Hunting, fishing and trapping
licenses for 2009 will be available for purchase online and at
license vendors across the state by mid-December. The Division
of Fisheries and Wildlife's efforts in habitat protection and
management, wildlife data collection and monitoring, fish and
pheasant stocking, endangered species conservation and education
programs are primarily supported by fishing and hunting license
fees.
Licenses may be purchased online
via the
MassOutdoors website. Online license buyers are reminded to
be sure to choose "the next year" button when purchasing 2009
licenses, permits, and stamps. Deer hunters will have must wait
until January 1, 2009 to apply for antlerless deer permits
online. Due to documentation requirements, trapping licenses and
hunting licenses for minors are not available for purchase
online.
Licenses will be available for
purchase at over the counter license vendor locations throughout
the state. Hunting and sporting license buyers must show a
previous hunting license from any year, state or Canadian
province or a hunter safety certificate of completion from any
state or Canadian province in order to purchase a hunting
license.
Wishing all the Southborough News readers a
happy and safe Thanksgiving
The Race is On
November 27, 2008 - above photo - The younger runners take their turn on
the track before the main runners head out on the Second Annual Gobble
Wobble run.
Worcester Fire Department to Unveil Remembrance Wall
November 27, 2008 - On December 3, 2008 will
mark the ninth year since the Worcester Cold Storage Fire. This year
the public is invited to a ceremony for the unveiling of the Remembrance
Wall. Six Worcester Firefighters were killed battling the fire.
Southborough Fire Fighters along with many other central Massachusetts
cities and towns covered stations during the weeklong search to locate the
firefighters lost when the building burned.
Northborough
Fire Photographer Roger Conant captured the fire on film that night.
Here is a photo from December 3, 1999 and what the new Worcester City Fire
Station looks like from a similar angle. I have included one of my own
photos from then that shows Engine 3 covered in flowers, hats and t-shirts
from citizens and firefighters.
December 3rd Remembrance Wall
Ceremony
1630 Hrs (4:30) Assemble at Union Station
1650 Hrs (4:50) Procession leaves Union Station
1700 Hrs (5:00) Pipes and Drums, Honor Guard,
Color Guard & Members march in
1715 Hrs (5:15) Father
Riley-Invocation/Reverend Hughes -Firefighter Prayer
1720 Hrs (5:20) Chief Dio - Tribute
Remembrance Wall Unveiling
1730 - 1800 Hrs (5:30 - 6:00) Public Viewing
1800 Hrs (6:00) Pipes and Drums perform
(Everyone gather in Street)
1810 Hrs (6:10) Prepare for Fire Alarm
Notification
1813 Hrs (6:13) Fire Alarm Announcement
Moment of Silence
Bell Ceremony
1820 Hrs (6:20) Public Viewing
1900 Hrs (7:00) Pipes and Drums march to Union
Station
Southborough Recreation and St. Mark's School
bring their annual free skate at Gardner Hockey Rink
Access is Via School Street
Free Skating
DAY
DATE
TIME
TEAM / GROUP
Friday
28-Nov
11:30-12:00 PM
Youth sticks/pucks
Friday
28-Nov
12:00-1:00 PM
Adult sticks/pucks
Saturday
29-Nov
4:30-5:30 PM
Youth sticks/pucks
Saturday
29-Nov
5:30-6:30 PM
Adult sticks/pucks
Book your winter vacation
now
If Alpine skiing, Cross Country Skiing,
Snowshoeing, snowboarding or just enjoying the quiet of a snowfall are your
favorite things in winter then reserve your spot now to enjoy a wonderful
winter in the White Mountain
National Forest and adjacent areas of Bartlett, New Hampshire. Condo
Rental available - 1300 SF/two bedroom sleeps 10.
Includes
Master bedroom w/queen bed and full bath and deck, loft with double bed and
four twin beds, large dining room and living room with pull out sofa bed.
Fully applianced with washer & dryer. Other amenities include
television, fully applianced kitchen with all utensils, coffeemaker and
microwave DVD and VCR. All linens provided. Enjoy the clubhouse that
includes indoor pool, large Jacuzzi, arcade, ping pong and work out area.
Dates are booking up fast so give Ken a call at 508-328-7228 Last year
New England saw record snowfalls, so book early for the best weeks.
Southborough Aerial Ladder Report released
For over a year now Southborough has been
without the services of a ladder truck. On more than several occasions,
ladder trucks have been called into Southborough through the mutual aid
system. Ashland, Northborough, Marlborough and Framingham have
responded to calls in town. Most recently a chimney fire on Blendon Woods
Drive required the services of Ashland's Tower 3.
Click here to review the report.
Time is Running Out, The Weather is perfect
for getting that car or truck washed and help out a good cause at the same
time.
Choice
Car Wash is holding a month long fundraiser at
Route 30
next to the Gulf Station
Enter
Discount code 17721 to
receive $1.00 off for a car wash and
Choice
Car Wash will donate $1.00 to the Southborough Scholarship
Fund
during the entire month of November. So get that dirty car
washed.
If it isn't dirty wash it anyways to support a great cause.
While you are at Choice Car Wash, why not have your vehicle fluids or
tires checked for the brutal New England Winters. Southborough Auto
Tech is a fully serviced station. Fuel your vehicle and get it tuned
up just right.
Gimme Shelter
November 25, 2008 - A new kiosk goes up at the
local tree farm. Tree cutting tools and other Christmas tree
necessities will be housed under new cover.
The Members of the Southborough Fire Department are collecting
NEW
UNWRAPPED
toys for the less fortunate children in the area.
Toys
will be collected at Fire Headquarters, 21 Main Street until December
19th.
Toys
will be distributed through the
Southborough Family & Youth Services
and the
Framingham Salvation Army
Happy
Holidays!
Call
508-485-3235 with any questions
Thanks
for your continued support!
For Southborough Seniors
Unique Gifts at SVT’s Holiday Sale:
A
portion of proceeds support local land conservation
Saturday,
December 6: 11AM – 5PM
Wolbach Farm, 18
Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA.
If you’re looking for
an unusual holiday gift, plan to visit the Sudbury Valley Trustees’
Holiday Sale. Artists, artisans and authors will be on hand throughout
the day sharing their varied offerings, many with a nature theme. A
portion of all proceeds will be used to support SVT’s conservation work.
We will feature the
following exhibitors: The Boston Area Spinners and Dyers (demonstrating
spinning & selling yarns), The Alley Cat Collection (jewelry), Walter
Harrington (photography), Peter Alden (author), Alice Wellington
(photography), Will Kirkpatrick (artist), Dave Griffin (photography),
Gordon Morrison (artist), Pam Esty (artist), David Blohm (photography),
Wayne Hall (photography), Peter Rhome (jewelry), Nancy Burke (glass
artist), and Joyce McJilton Dwyer (artist).
Also available for
purchase will be SVT paraphernalia and books. We will be highlighting
our original holiday card, designed by Joyce McJilton Dwyer. So please
stop by to visit, shop, share a cup of hot chocolate and support
conservation. For additional information, please call 978-443-5588 or
visit
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.
Thomson Architects, Inc.
November 25, 2008 - Deciding whether to sell in
this market with economic uncertainty? Why not upscale your home or add a
garage. Need to create more space or that special environment such as a
study, master bedroom/bath/walk in closets space, chef’s kitchen or media
room? Contact Jeanette Thomson of Thomson Architects, Inc. Shown.
Thomson Architects, Inc. can create additions, renovations or custom
homes. She is a local Architect with the experience and knowledge you are
looking for.
Jeanette Thomson of Hopkinton is a registered
architect in the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. She is also a
member of the Hopkinton Historic Committee and the Hopkinton Design review
board. Professionally a member of the Boston Society of Architects, American
Institute of Architects and a NCARB Certificate Holder.
Click the photos below for examples of work
done or in the process of construction by Thomson Architects, Inc.
Southborough
Gardeners Presentation
Green's Workshop
at the Community House which starts at 9:00
December 19, 2008
Pretty but Invasive
November 25, 2008 - Looking very pretty with
it's reddish orange colors against blue skies and leafless trees and shrubs,
this plant is highly invasive and can choke out many native species of
plants and trees. Oriental Bittersweet can choke out an entire section of
woodland with it's snake like vine crawling up the tree.
ISS TOOLBAG: A backpack-sized tool bag inadvertently dropped from the
International Space Station last week is orbiting Earth and has been sighted
from the ground. The tool bag is surprisingly bright, about 6th or 7th
magnitude, which makes it an easy target for binoculars or a small
telescope. Today's edition of
http://spaceweather.com offers observing tips, sighting reports and a
movie of the bag in orbit.
AURORA WATCH: High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras
tonight and tomorrow. Earth is entering a solar wind stream and this could
trigger geomagnetic storms around the Arctic Circle.
Chimney Fire
November 24, 2008 - Last night firefighters
responded to a chimney fire at Blendon Woods Drive. Mutual Aid
responded from Ashland Fire Department including Tower One (Southborough no
longer has an aerial ladder) and Engine 3. The chimney fire was put
out and no injuries or damage was reported.
Southborough Shopping
November 24, 2008 - Customers shop for that
special gift at the Gulbankian Farms and Garden Center open house that was
held this weekend.
Welcome to the Southborough News
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Every Body Balance
Every Body Balance
is a core training studio utilizing Pilates and
Yoga to create perfect fitness. Life is hectic so why not slow down and do
something healthy for yourself. Located right here in Southborough at 155
Boston Road (Rte 30). Kelly Baltas, founder of Every Body Balance has
over 25 years of experience in health and wellness. She ensures that
everyone achieves their personal fitness and wellness goals and has worked
with individuals and groups.
(above photo - Instructor and founder of Every
Body Balance Kelly Baltas)
“I want people to enjoy exercising and have fun
and we try to make it that at the studio. Our many props provide such a
variety of exercises as well as help those who need support and intensify
the exercise for those that need more. Every Body Balance is a
Functional and Practical Approach to Health and Fitness. I like to tailor
the workout to the person and not just say do this because that is how it
is done in Pilates or yoga. We use props to help people feel more
comfortable in the exercise or to increase the intensity of the exercise
depending on the individual person.” An
excerpt from the description of our Body Mechanics Pilates Basics Class:
Through our innovative training methods you will learn how to safely build
muscle strength, activate the core, increase flexibility, improve joint
stability and remain injury free. You will improve your posture, reduce
aches and pains, learn to stand, sit and move with economy, grace and
balance through specific exercises that address proper body alignment. With
the tools we provide, you can improve your performance in any sport and in
life. By firing your muscles in proper order and becoming aware of your
body’s correct alignment we repair the damage done by everyday life and
work. Through correct breathing you can learn how to relax, re-energize, and
move more efficiently.
Also, Every Body Balance has a strong referral base with
chiropractors, physical therapists, and physicians. We want to give people
the tools to keep them from getting injured or help them recover from an
injury.
Classes at Every Body Balance include:
Mat Pilates for all levels using balance
gliders, balance balls, stability balls, weighted core balls, Pilates
bands, rings and more
Reformer Pilates for all levels
Yoga for Every body, candlelight, athletic,
strength and flexibility and yoga for children
Personal Training for individuals, small
groups and reformer
There are drop in classes, monthly
memberships and 10 class passes among several other options for classes
and personal training.
Annual
Holiday Concert by River’s Edge Community Band, Chorale and Pro Musica Youth
Chorus
To get into the holiday spirit locally, come
enjoy the River’s Edge Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 13 at 3:30 p.m.
at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street when the River's Edge Community
Band, the River’s Edge Chorale and Pro Musica Youth Chorus perform a variety
of festive music to usher in the winter season.
The ensembles of musicians and singers are from
many area communities. Adults and students in grade 8 or older make up the
Band and Chorale, while the Youth Chorus includes singers aged 8-18 years.
Jason P. Caron is the conductor of the Band, while Paul Johnson directs the
Chorale and Jan Patterson directs the Youth Chorus. All three groups are
programs of the Arts Alliance, a non-profit arts organization cultivating
community arts and arts education.
Fun holiday music will be performed by the
groups, both singly and collectively. Snow date is December 20.
At the door, tickets cost $12 for adults, and
$9 for senior citizens and students. If purchased in advance, tickets for
preferred seating are $10 for adults, and $7 for senior citizens and
students. Group rates are available. For information, visit the Arts
Alliance website: www.upwitharts.org
or call 978-562-1646.
The Arts Alliance is a non-profit local arts
agency fostering community arts and arts education.
Splish Splashing Away
November 24, 2008 - Waves splash along the
Sudbury Reservoir Shoreline against ice crusted leaves.
2nd ANNUAL GOBBLE WOBBLE
Thanksgiving Morning
5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run
Sponsored by NRG BAR & Southborough Recreation
Department
Fundraiser for the
"Friends of the Southborough Recreation"
8:30 am Race Start!
Sign up early, registration field is 500 and will sell
out.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008
Time: Registration and # pick-up 7:00-8:00am
Place: Trottier School, 49 Parkerville Rd,
Southborough, MA
Entry Fee: $20.00 if registration received
before Nov. 25
th
and
$25.00 on day of race (nonrefundable), Kids Fun Run is FREE!
Event Website and online sign up
WWW.NRG-BAR.COM
Register In person:
Southborough Recreation,
21 Highland St., Southborough, MA 01772
Checks payable to Friends of Recreation
Long sleeve technical T-Shirts to all pre entered athletes
and the first 30 to register on race day
Kids Fun Run Age Groups: 3-4, 5-8, 9-11
Prizes to Top Male and Female finishers
Senior Schedule
Monday 24
Tuesday 25
Wednesday 26
Thursday 27
Friday 28
8:30 Health Clinic
8:30 walking group
9:30 Pool
Holiday Thanksgiving
9:00 AM Dr. Cooper
9:30 AM Cribbage
11:00 Sr.singers
10:00 Creative Writers
12:00 Monday blue plate
special
12:00 Lunch
1:00 PM Heart for the Holidays Bereavement Support Group
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 Pitch
12:00 Lunch
2:00 PM Fitness
1:00 water aerobics
NO Fitness
Saturday November 29, 2008 - Center open to 12:00 Noon
SATURDAY MORNING
NOT JUST DUMP DAY ANYMORE!
Did you know that the Senior Center is now open on Saturday mornings
from 9:00 AM ‘til noon? Why not, on your way back from the Transfer
Station, drop in for a FREE cup of fresh brewed coffee and to catch-up
on the latest scuttlebutt. On a crisp fall morning how about grabbing a
minute to throw a few horseshoes or toss a couple of bocce balls in our
new bocce court. Bowling on the Wii has become a Saturday morning
favorite and it ain’t as easy as it looks! There always seems to be a
quick hand of cribbage or pitch in progress and there’s always room
for one more player – that could be you! Maybe you’d like to add a
couple of pieces to the picture puzzle. And if nothing else all the new
lighting in the Function Hall will brighten your day!
All roads lead to Cordaville Hall. See you there!
Meet your old friends, Make some new friends!
Breezy Day
November 24, 2008 - A breezy day with the
flag stretched and the waves rolling greet route 9 travelers yesterday.
Near Frozen Pies
November
23, 2008 - The First Community Church from Southville Road held their Annual
Pie Sale in front of Mauro's Cafe yesterday. Temperatures hovered at
freezing with a brisk wind.
The Church community is
also selling their cookbooks available through the church.
A Shoppers Wonderland
November 23, 2008 - Shoppers descended on the
Community House yesterday for the Annual handmade local artisan sale was
held. The handcrafted baskets, dishes, quilts, mittens and hand painted
bureaus and other beautiful handiwork filled each room of the Community
House.
Charlie's back in Town
November 23, 2008 - Pharmacist Charlie
Margaritas is back in Southborough at the newly opened Walgreen's pharmacy.
Ronald H. Campbell
Ronald H. Campbell, 75, of Southborough
passed away at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2008.
He was the husband of Janet (Becker) Campbell for the past 52 years.
Ronald was the owner of Campbell Rubbish Removal in Southborough, a
family run business for 35 years. He was a great man and will be
missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Ronald Scott
Campbell and his fiancé, Janice of Worcester; Keith Campbell and his
wife, Donna of Southborough; Amy Campbell of Southborough; a
brother, George Campbell and his wife, Kathy of Uxbridge; a sister,
Blanche Gregoire of North Oxford; 5 grandchildren, Seth, Scott, &
Michael Campbell, Chelsea, Dylan and McKenzie Campbell; many nieces
and nephews and his dogs, Sammy and Storm.
He is predeceased by a granddaughter, Ashlyn.
Per his request there will be no visiting hours.
Funeral and burial will take place at a later date.
IN LIEU of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent in his
memory to Hospice Service, 101 Plantation St. Worcester, MA 01604
Arrangements are by Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough (morrisfuneralparlor.com)
Hefty winds blowing
November 23, 2008 - Winds kick up the waves
along the White Bagley side of the reservoir.
Marshall A. 'Mac' McClard WOONSOCKET, R.I. Marshall A. Mac McClard,
60, of Woonsocket, R.I., died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008,
at St. Marys Hospital, Passaic, N.J. He was the beloved husband of
Mary L. (Basiliere) McClard. Born in Southborough, a son of Ann
(Cummings) McClard McGrath and stepson of Ralph McGrath, both of
Hopkinton, and the late Durward McClard, he had lived in Woonsocket
for the past 25 years. Mr. McClard was a truck driver for Exxon
Mobil of East Providence for 24 years before retiring recently. He
was a member of United Steelworkers Union, Local #366. His life was
full of his work, his cars and his granddaughters. He was active
with Cruizin Main Street. He was a Vietnam War U.S. Navy veteran.
Besides his wife, mother and dad, he is survived by four sons,
Joseph McClard of Mansfield, Keith Leclair and Jen ONeill of
Warwick, R.I., Michael McClard of North Attleboro and Shane Leclair
and Jen Bell of Woonsocket, R.I.; two sisters, Barbara Wallace of
Missouri and Avis Chuckie Simoneau and her husband, Paul, of
Marlborough; one brother, Durward McClard of Melbourne, Fla.; two
brothers-in-law, Jay Riddick of Woon-socket and Norman Basiliere of
Burrillville, R.I.; two granddaughters, Daisy and Dahlya Leclair;
and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late
Joseph and Patricia McClard and the brother-in-law of the late
Barbie Riddick. His funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 8:30
a.m., at Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln,
R.I., with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m., at Our Lady Queen
of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Avenue, Woonsocket. Burial will be in
Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland, R.I. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call Monday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory to the Salvation Army, 102 High
St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, or the Vietnam Veterans of America RI
State Council, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, would be
appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit
www.bellowsfh. com.
Northborough Southborough
Girls Lacrosse
Returning Player
Registration
Begins Mon Dec 1st
Info Night and Open
Registration Mon Dec 8th
NSGL Open Registration will
begin on Dec 8th
Info Night will be Dec 8th
from 7-8PM at the Algonquin
Regional High School
Cafeteria
The Information Night session will be Monday, December 8th from 7-8PM at the Algonquin Regional High School cafeteria from 7-8PM.
New and returning players & parents are strongly encouraged to attend. We will review the philosophy and rules of our league (MBGLL), answer questions, demo required equipment, and have uniforms on hand to verify sizes.
Information Night for the 2009 NSGL season will be held Monday, Dec 8th from 7-8PM at the Algonquin Regional High School cafeteria.
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November
28, 2008 - Tuesday night the Board of Selectmen voted to continue a transfer
station violation hearing until their December 2 meeting when all parties
could be in attendance. Nancy Vargas was appointed to the Municipal
Facilities Committee. Selectmen also heard from Dr. Fazen and Dr. Seder,
both members of the Board of Health on future plans in which the Board of
Health would prefer to move. Dr. Fazen emphasized that since the 9/11 event
occurred that the Board of Health has moved in directions other than what
used to be. They still do the mandated regulations such as septic,
anti-cigarette campaigns, water, pool, camp and restaurant inspections.
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Northborough
Fire Photographer Roger Conant captured the fire on film that night.
Here is a photo from December 3, 1999 and what the new Worcester City Fire
Station looks like from a similar angle. I have included one of my own
photos from then that shows Engine 3 covered in flowers, hats and t-shirts
from citizens and firefighters.
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An
excerpt from the description of our Body Mechanics Pilates Basics Class:
November
23, 2008 - The First Community Church from Southville Road held their Annual
Pie Sale in front of Mauro's Cafe yesterday. Temperatures hovered at
freezing with a brisk wind.
