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Archived Page 95
March 1 -
March 7, 2009 |
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Scenes from the 2009 Rotary Club Talent Show
March 7, 2009 - The Annual Rotary Talent
Show was held last night at the Trottier Auditorium.
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March 7, 2009 - A four vehicle accident
occurred yesterday afternoon on Route 9 westbound just beyond Central
Street. There were no injuries to report.
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 Turn
clocks ahead
Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour this
weekend. Daylight savings time begins on the second Sunday
in March officially at 2:00 a.m.
This is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke
detectors and also your carbon monoxide alarms.
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Ladder Truck Fundraiser
March 7, 2009 - Over 250 tickets were sold for
the Fireball. The committee hopes to raise money through various
sources to help defray the expense of replacing the defunct Southborough
Ladder Truck. For more information on how to donate
click
here. To see a video of tonight's
Fireball click here. |
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DCR
Brookwood Farm Maple Sugar Days March 7 & 8, 10 am – 4 pm
It’s sugarin’ time in the Blue Hills! Join us as we make maple syrup in
the traditional way at beautiful DCR Brookwood Farm in Milton. Put on your
boots and flannel shirt and join in the fun! Smell the wood smoke as you
watch clouds of steam rise from the bubbling sap. Savor the taste of real
maple syrup. Enjoy a wagon ride on the Maple Express for an additional fee.
Activities for all ages. -
event flyer-
Blue Hills Reservation
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Maple Sugaring Programs
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Programs-Events |
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Railroad Crossing
March 5, 2009 - Empty tracks through the Boro's
at Main Street, Southborough. The CSX track is a main run north toward
Fitchburg. |
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Public
Information Meeting
“How You Can
Control Southborough’s Tax Rate”
Monday March
16, at the Southborough Town House
Thursday March 5, 2009 -- The Southborough
Advisory Committee is holding a public information meeting “How You Can
Control Your Property Tax Rate” on Monday March 16 at 7:30PM at the
Southborough Town House.
The meeting is an informational session for all
Southborough voters. It will describe how Town Meeting and the ballot box
sets the tax rate, and how your vote can affect it. “Many residents are
unaware that Town Meeting is almost entirely responsible for deciding the
Property Tax and that only voters can decide how much to tax themselves”
said John Butler, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee. “Last year at
Southborough Town Meeting just one vote, cast differently, would have
lowered taxes $340 on the average house without reducing Town services. So
your vote is always important.”
This year for the first time the Advisory
Committee will present at Town Meeting two alternative budgets. Town
Meeting voters will decide between a “No Tax Increase” budget and a
“More Services” budget. These options will be explained at the
upcoming information meeting.
Funding options for the proposed Ladder
Truck will also be discussed.
Regardless of whether you want hold down your
taxes or want more Town services, you should consider attending the meeting,
because it will explain how the process works, and how you can influence it.
The meeting will include a presentation by the Advisory Committee followed
by a question and answer session. The Committee will also take questions on
the current state of Town finances and the budget deliberations that are
underway.
The Southborough Advisory Committee is the
Southborough’s “finance committee” under state law. It is appointed by the
Town Meeting Moderator and is charged with making recommendations on all
budgets and all other matters before Southborough Town Meeting. For more
information visit the Advisory Committee website at
www.southboroughadvisory.nexo.com |
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Fire Log
Saturday 2/28/09
07:33 EMS CALL,EXCLUDE VEH ACC W/INJ BURNETT RD
A29 FF PIERCE FF COBB
C30 FF HOGAN
18:49 SMOKE DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT GRAYSTONE WY
E22 FF ASPESI FF NEAL
Sunday 3/1/09
07:05 TRAINING - FIRE MAIN ST
HQ1 LT DANO FF ROACH FF COBB FF NEAL
Monday 3/2/09
10:00 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES CORDAVILLE RD
A29 FF KANE FF ASPESI
C20 CHIEF MAURO
C27 CAPT MAURO
E23 LT SADOWSKI FF FRANKS
10:30 MISC. SAFETY INSPECTION HIGHLAND ST
C27 CAPT MAURO
13:30 ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING MAIN ST
C1 CHIEF MAURO
14:30 SMOKE OR ODOR REMOVAL NEWTON ST
C27 CAPT MAURO
E22 LT SADOWSKI FF FRANKS
E23 FF KANE FF ASPESI
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Won't be Long Now
March 5, 2009 - Bluebirds and other birds
will flock back to the Breakneck hill Conservation area. |
Choate Fund Grants Available
In the
past, the Choate Fund has supported
the 9/11 Memorial Field, the
clearing of walking trails, an
after-school field hockey program,
outdoor activity areas for Woodward
and Mary Finn schools, and lights
and field renovations at Choate
Field.
Applications should be sent by April
15 to John C. Warren, head of
school, St. Mark’s School, 25
Marlborough Road, Southborough, MA
01772.
Choate
Fund Trustees will review the
applications and hope to make their
decision by May 11.
Applications should include a brief
statement of purpose, a proposed
budget, and a description of
intended beneficiaries.
Members
of the Trustees are Paul Gaffney,
chairman, Southborough School
Committee; John Warren, head of
school, St. Mark’s School; and
Robert J. Gustavson Jr., head of the
Fay School.
The
Choate Fund was created by Charles
F. Choate who wanted his estate to
support recreation projects of
benefit to the entire town of
Southborough, particularly the
town’s young people.
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A Southborough News Reader
passed along information on a new documentary about Lyme disease. I
know our family has battled Lyme Disease before and probably will again.
I also know of others that have had family members affected by the disease
and even pets that have died from Lyme Disease. It is often
under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed altogether. I watched the trailer and
found the movie/documentary very interesting and thought Southborough News
Readers may find it informative also.
Click
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Divine Kicked Off the
Year with Second
Best of Boston Home Accolade
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 The
Boston Home magazine write-up suggested
that this "design studio excels at all
aspects of kitchen design" and says
Divine will "mind your budget (however
large or small), making the process
downright enjoyable." We're proud to be
singled out again for innovation in
countertops. |
A Green Spring at Divine
Divine Green Kitchen Studio Open for
Tours and Events
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 Take
a look at the completed Green Kitchen
Studio in Divine's Westborough showroom!
It includes cabinets from
Holiday Kitchens, an environmentally
responsible cabinet maker in Wisconsin.
Holiday Kitchens will debut the
Robin Wilson Home line of
ecofriendly custom cabinetry this month
at the Architectural Digest show,
followed by the April 2009 Kitchen/Bath
Industry Show (KBIS) in Atlanta. The
cabinetry has over 100 door styles in
varying materials from bamboo,
coconut, Wenge, stainless steel, plus
hardwood in cherry, maple, oak with
low-VOC (volatile organic compounds)
finishes. This frameless,
custom-cabinetry line has over 10% more
usable storage space maximizing storage,
cleaning and functionality, compared to
framed cabinetry. Robin Wilson, whose
name appears on this line of cabinetry
in an unprecedented licensing
arrangement, has done notable
ecofriendly projects including the 2008
Good Housekeeping LEED certified
 showhouse.
Divine Kitchen's Green Kitchen Studio
also includes energy-efficient
appliances from
Gaggenau and a combination of great
lighting options.
In addition, the area combines green
concrete as well as recycled
Icestone countertops.
Divine Kitchen's Green Kitchen Studio,
one of the only displays of its kind in
New England, also includes
energy-efficient appliances from
Gaggenau and a combination of great
lighting options. This is a great place
to explore the elements, costs and
benefits of green design in the kitchen
and bath.
Call 508-366-5670 if you would a free
showroom consultation including an
opportunity to learn about how to make
your kitchen green! |
Remodeling Intelligently
is the Watchword
Divine Seminars are filled with
homeowners keen on learning about the
smart way to remodel in this economy.
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While the press may be scaring people
into believing nobody is buying,
building or remodeling homes, the truth
is something different in Greater Boston
and Central Massachusetts.
"Plenty of people are still remodeling,
but we are finding that people don't
want to be extravagant," said Mariette
Barsoum, owner of Divine Kitchens. "They
want to be educated about where their
remodeling dollars go and where the
trade-offs are when updating a kitchen
or bath. Everyone wants to save money,
but they still want quality and good
design."
Barsoum says she has seen manufacturers
now throwing in upgrades that would have
cost extra before and several are
running limited-time offers that can
save homeowners money.
In Divine's popular free seminars,
homeowners can learn how to literally
save thousands of dollars while
maintaining and enhancing the value of
their home and their personal experience
while living there. The seminars are
designed to be small (no more than 4-6
couples) to allow homeowners the
opportunity to ask questions and get
specific about their own projects. They
are filling quickly as homeowners are
looking for ways to remodel
intelligently.
You may register online at
www.divinekitchens.com or call
508-366-5670 to reserve your spot...
Saturdays, March 7th or April 4th -
10:30AM
How Much Will My Dream Bath Cost?
Learn all you need to know about the
remodeling process and what goes into
designing the master, family or guest
bath space you imagine. Find out how to
evaluate trade-offs that can save you
thousands of dollars in your remodeling
project.
Saturdays, March 14th or April 18th -
10:30AM
How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?
Learn all you need to know about the
remodeling process and what goes into
designing the kitchen you imagine.
Explore how homeowners can evaluate
trade-offs that can save thousands of
dollars when remodeling. |
Westborough Newcomers to
Host Event at Divine
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 Divine
Kitchens is looking forward to hosting
the
Westborough Newcomers Club at the
showroom for their March wine tasting
event. The club is more than 25 years
old and comprised of newcomers and
established residents of the town alike.
They have a wide variety of social
events, as well as fundraising and
charitable initiatives.
The Divine showroom is available to
non-profit organizations free of charge
and can accommodate 25 people in a
seated setting or up to 75 people in a
cocktail party atmosphere. Guests are
welcome to utilize two beautiful live
kitchens, as well as seating, glassware
and dishes. For more information on
hosting your event at Divine, call
508-366-5670 today.
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Relamping Divine Showroom Pays Off!
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As proof positive that greening up
your home is really an investment
that can pay off, Divine Kitchens
stayed ahead of the curve by
replacing all lighting fixtures with
LED lights in its Westborough
showroom. These LED fixtures put
out beautiful white light. They
look just like regular recessed
lights. Compared to Compact
Fluorescent Lights (CFL), they are
far more efficient and last longer.
When it is finally time to replace
them (in about 10 years!), it is
safe to do so, because they do not
include mercury. 
"California's Title 24 requires that
all new homes and remodels adhere to
energy-efficient lighting," said
Mariette Barsoum, owner of Divine.
"We thought we should lead the way
in Massachusetts and show homeowners
that energy-efficient LED lighting
can be great and save money."
In fact the new lighting
implementation has yielded a savings
of no less than $200 per month for
Divine's showroom. When you are
remodeling any space in your home,
allow Divine to help you explore
energy-efficient lighting options.
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Divine Taste: Miniature Quiches
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These little gems of flavor are filled
with green onions, cheese and bacon and
can be served on any occasion. Serve as
hors d'oeuvres passed on a tray at a
cocktail party. Quiches are also a treat
as a first course with a small salad or
as part of a brunch buffet.
Cooking
Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Oven
Temperature: 380°F preheated
Moisture: 100%
Utensils: Two 12 cup miniature
muffin pans and wire rack
Makes 24
Ingredients
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
4 ounces bacon slices, cooked crisp and
crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Emmentaler cheese or
Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
In a bowl beat eggs with milk, cream,
nutmeg and white pepper. Set aside.
Heat a skillet and melt butter. Add
chopped onions and sauté until softened;
cool slightly. Stir the cooled sautéed
onions, crumbled bacon and green onions
into the egg mixture. Generously butter
or grease pans and sprinkle bottoms of
cups with bread crumbs. Shake pan to
distribute. Divide the grated cheeses
evenly on top of the bread crumbs.
Evenly divide quiche mixture into cups.
Bake in preheated oven until set and
cheese is melted and lightly browned.
You are
invited to visit Divine Kitchens in
Westborough to view Gaggenau's amazing
steam oven and other appliances and
learn about their energy efficiency and
healthful cooking benefits.
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 Thank
you for viewing our newsletter. I
sincerely hope you find the contents
informative. If you have questions,
comments, or if we can be of any further
assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Mariette Barsoum, CKD
(508) 366-5670
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SPORTS NEWS ARHS Sports
3/6/09
No Sports Scheduled
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AVRTHS Sports 3/6/09
No Scheduled Events
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On
Saturday, March 28, the Mary Finn School, 60 Richards Road,
Southborough MA will be hosting FINN MARCH MADNESS, a 5K run/2 mile
walk to benefit the Finn School. The race begins at 9:00 AM with a
registration from 7:30-8:30AM. Pre-register online for $20 at
www.runreg.com,
or register the day of the race for $25. The field closes at 500
runners, so register early! T-shirts will be provided for all
pre-registered runners/walkers. We will also offer babysitting for
a minimal charge to those who pre-register so that parents can
run/walk together!! Come and join the fun!
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Playground After Dark
March 5, 2009 - The Tot Lot behind the Town
House sits lonely at night. Apparently the snow has kept visitors away
too. |
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Some Day Soon
March 4, 2009 - Someday maybe we will seen
green grass and golfers. |
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
There will be a meeting to update residents on the Main Street Project on
Wednesday, March 25 th
at 7:00pm in Cordaville Hall.
The meeting is intended to be a kick-off meeting for residents to gain an
understanding of MassHighway’s concerns with the original 25% project
submittal, meet the new project consultants, voice their concerns to the
new
consultants, and be briefed on the Town and consultant’s re-submittal
process and project schedule from this point forward. |
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PURPURA AWARDED EAGLE SCOUT
RANK
 On
Sunday February 8, the 99th anniversary of the founding of the
Boy Scouts of America, James Purpura of Southborough, MA was awarded the
rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony held at Pilgrim Church, Southborough.
James is the 54th scout to achieve the Eagle rank in Troop 1,
Southborough.
To earn the Eagle Scout rank,
the highest advancement in scouting, a scout must fulfill requirements in
the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. According to the Boy
Scouts of America, only about five percent of all scouts achieve the
distinguished Eagle designation.
During his five years as a boy
scout, James earned 29 merit badges, many of which he worked on during
numerous hiking and camping trips. During the summer of 2007, James
attended the troop’s “Big Trip,” a eight-night camping trip to Yellowstone
National Park, and in 2005, he participated in a seven-night camping trip to
Acadia National Park.
In addition to his
participation on camping trips, James also served in advancing leadership
roles for the troop including assistant senior patrol leader and senior
patrol leader.
A major part of earning
the Eagle rank is planning and completing a service project which
must demonstrate leadership of others and provide service to a worthy
institution other than the Boy Scouts.
With assistance from the troop,
James’ Eagle project entailed designing, clearing and marking two new trails
on the Breakneck Hill Conservation land in Southborough. The project, which
was completed in May 2008, provides walkers and hikers with clear
designation of trails, as well as additional shade in the summer months.
James worked with the Southborough Conservation Stewardship Committee in the
planning stages of the project.
James is the son of John and
Lesa Purpura and is a sophomore at Algonquin Regional High School.
Boy Scout Troop 1 Southborough
has been providing young men with scouting opportunities since 1915. It is
part of the Tri-River District of the Knox Trail Council. |
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Dennis F. Wrenn |
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 Dennis
F. Wrenn, age 58, of North Grafton, died unexpectedly on Friday,
February 20, 2009 in Athens, Greece.
At the time of his death, Mr. Wrenn was leading his award winning
Algonquin Regional High School Jazz Band on a winter concert tour.
He leaves behind life-long friend and mother of his children,
Elizabeth Johnson of Auburn; his children: Jessica Wrenn Still and
husband, Bradley of Auburn; Elizabeth Wrenn Nichols and her husband
John, of Shrewsbury; and son, Scott Wrenn, and his wife Brooke
Williamson Wrenn, of Auburn. In addition he leaves four
grandchildren whom he dearly loved: Wyatt M. Lyons, Travis D.
Nichols, John-John Nichols and Madison T. Wrenn. Dennis also leaves
his mother, Mary A. Wrenn of South Grafton; brother, Stephen J.
Wrenn and wife Linda of North Grafton; brother, Daniel M. Wrenn and
wife Michelle of Worcester; also, nephews: Patrick Wrenn, Bryan
Wrenn, Andrew Wrenn and niece, Jennifer Wrenn; sister-in-law,
Margaret Spinner of Boxboro; brother-in law, William S. Deardern of
Auburn; nephew, Kevin Spinner of San Francisco and niece, Karen
Spinner of San Francisco; and mother-in law, Anne Yvonne Dearden of
Auburn. Dennis was pre-deceased by his father, Francis M. Wrenn and
his father-in-law, William S. Dearden.
Born in Worcester, Dennis, a graduate from Grafton High School,
earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of
Massachusetts in Amherst and a Masters Degree in Education
Administration from Worcester State College. He was a consummate
music educator for more than 32 years with 28 years engaged in
teaching the bands, orchestras and small ensemble at the Algonquin
Regional High School in Northborough, MA. Dennis loved his school,
his school students, and knew how to bring the best out of everyone.
Dennis was a positive personality whose cell phone ring tone,
"Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" (Life of Brian/Spamalot)
epitomized his enthusiasm for living. Dennis lived life with
commitment and gusto and was involved in every aspect of teaching
and learning. School, music, and the well being of children were
central to his core of existence.
Dennis thoroughly enjoyed fatherhood and family life too. He
supported his children during their childhood in dance competitions,
music lessons, and traveled many miles to various baseball
tournaments and arts competitions to cheer his children on. In
addition to the many performances, award ceremonies, athletic
events, and graduations he attended, Dennis enjoyed spending time
with his family on holidays and other celebratory events. He enjoyed
capturing all moments with his camera. Dennis loved hockey and the
Bruins and was a season's ticket holder for over 20 years. He loved
to share the games with members of his family and friends.
Dennis was known throughout the music and theatre communities of
Massachusetts and New England. Through the years, he literally
worked with thousands of students and adults in various music and
theatre venues ranging from school events, district and state
competitions, community theatre, college concerts, church music, and
professional "gigs". Dennis also was the Music Director for the King
Richard's Faire in Carver.
Volunteer work involved many leadership positions in organizations
such as the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, Central
District Music, International Association of Jazz Educators, and the
Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors' Association. He served as
guest conductor in many New England All State and District Concerts.
Dennis was honored on many occasions as Jazz Educator of the Year,
Outstanding Music Educator and his performing groups earned first
place trophies in many competitions locally, in New England and
nationally.
Vacations for Dennis usually meant leading student musicians on
performance trips in the United States and Europe. Music and student
musical achievement was a focus that amped Dennis throughout his
life. He was always there for everyone!
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dennis' visiting hours
on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 2PM-6PM at Britton-Wallace Funeral
Home at 91 Central Street in Auburn, MA. His funeral Mass will be
held at 10 AM on Monday, March 9, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church
on Waterville Street in North Grafton, MA. Burial will follow in
Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions
to the Northborough-Southborough Music Association, c/o Algonquin
Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough for a
scholarship in Dennis' name.
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Loren D. "Bud"
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Loren D. “Bud” Pettibone, 91, of Ocala,
FL and formerly a long time resident of Southborough died on Friday,
February 28, 2009.
He was the husband of Rita (Pellerin) Pettibone for the last 73
years.
Mr. Pettibone was employed at the General Electric Company in
Pittsfield Ma. At the outbreak of the war he was transferred to the
Naval Ordinance Division on special assignment before entering the
professional service of the Boy Scouts of America. He joined the Boy
Scouts in 1929 and served in many capacities as a volunteer up until
1944 when he attended the National Training Institute for
Professional Scouting. After completing his professional training he
returned to the Berkshire County council in Pittsfield to help
establish a summer camp for the council. In Sept. of 1945 he was
transferred to the Worcester Area Council and was serving 2
districts in the Webster and Southbridge area. He was appointed
Director of Camping and directed the Treasure Valley Camp and the
treasure Trails Canoe trips in the Adirondack Mts. In March of 1949
Bud was transferred to the greater Boston Council as District
Executive of the Arbor Way District. In 1951 he was appointed
Assistant Scout Executive and Director of Camping. It was during
this time that the council was relocating Loon Pond Cam to Parker
Mountain in Barnstead NH. Bud was in charge of the construction of
the camp and during this assignment assisted in the purchase of the
Bob Couzy Basketball Camp which abutted Adams Pond Camp and
established the Explorer Base for Senior Scouting. Following this
assignment Bud was appointed Director of Training for the council.
In developing a Training Reservation out in the Blue Hills in
Milton, Bud took over the operation and was in charge of the
construction and operation of the Reservation until July of 1962.
That same year Bud was assigned on a temporary basis to the
Algonquin Council in Framingham, MA. When he arrived at this
assignment he was aware that Camp Resolute was about to go into
receivership. The camp was run down and deep in debt. He knew he
needed help to change this situation and turned to friends and
dedicated scouters. They worked together and drilled 2 artesian
wells and rebuilt the waterfront, a new shower house and rifle
range. It was at that time that Bud acquired 3 houses in Sudbury
that were in the process of being destroyed by the construction of
the Tennessee Gas line. He took the tree houses and with the help of
many volunteers dismantled the buildings and hauled them to Bolton.
They were reconstructed by the staff to become the Administration
Building and the Program Building. During all this time Bud served
as District Executive of the West District until his retirement
in1979. This year of 2009 he will have celebrated approximately 70+
years in the scouting program. In addition to Bud’s interest in the
field of Camping and Training, much of his time was spent working
with boys in trouble with the law. Throughout his professional
career he worked with the Juvenile Probation officers in all the in
which he served. He developed a program where any boy who was a
first offender would be assigned to a unit under the leadership of
selected people. The boys would then be assigned a program of
advancement requirements and would work to help them achieve those
goals. The program was very successful in all areas.
Bud was a member of the Rotary Club in Webster and Boston. He was a
member of the Speakers Bureau in Boston and for several years a
member of the Kiwanis in Framingham. He was also a charter member of
the Golden Circle of Toastmasters in Framingham. One of the things
he enjoyed most was being director of the choir here at St. Matthews
for 7 years. He served on the church council, the finance committee,
was a Eucharistic minister and a member of the R.C.I.A. committee.
Bud retired from scouting in 1979 but continued to work on
committees such as the conservation committee for Southborough and
was active on the North East Region Advisory Board for Retirees.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters, Joan R.
Gattozzi of Ocala, FL; RaeMarie MacKay of Weare, NH; a sister,
Marion Sondrini of Pittsfield, MA; 9 Grandchildren; and 13 great
grandchildren
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 4 to 8PM at
Morris Funeral Home 40 Main St. Southborough, (morrisfuneralparlor.com
A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 6, at 11 AM at
St. Matthew Church, Highland St. Southborough. Burial will follow in
the Rural Cemetery, Southborough
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Legacy House,
Hospice of Marion County, 9505 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL 34481.
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The Annual Town meeting begins April 13, 2009 at the
Trottier Middle School. There are many
warrant articles and budget items under consideration. The
Southborough Advisory Committee would like to invite residents to check out
their website by
clicking here. The Advisory Committee has been meeting on a weekly
basis to provide a fiscally sound budget. |
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SPORTS NEWS ARHS Sports
3/5/09
No Sports Scheduled
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AVRTHS Sports 3/45/09
No Scheduled Events
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Last Chance to purchase Tickets
is Tuesday - March 3, 2009
Recent articles
Fox News Report on Ladder Truck
Boston Globe Article
Aerial Ladder Committee Report
Fire
Ball Committee website |
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Gazebo in Snowstorm
March 3, 2009 - The Gazebo on Main Street
sits in the waning light of the storm yesterday. |
Local Southborough based Company CEO
Band Will Play at Berklee's Cafe 939 March 4, 8:00 PM
 Dean
Goodermote, CEO of Double-Take Software, which is located in
Southborough, will be performing at Berkee College of Music. He will be
participating in an event called the Executive Series, a concert series
showcasing bands whose members include Boston-area CEOs and corporate
executives.
The band Dean is in is
called Red House and tomorrow, Dean Goodermote and the rest of the band
will be performing at Berklee’s Executive Sessions at Berklee's Cafe
939, starting at 8pm.
Dean and his band, House
Red are all Boston-area CEOs and corporate executives.
Q&A with
House Red bass and vocalist Dean Goodermote, CEO and chairman of the
board of directors at Double-Take Software
Next
Performance: Executive Sessions at Berklee's Cafe 939; March 4, 8:00pm
1. How and when did House Red come to be?
Where else has the band played? The
actual band with a name, House Red, only became a band recently.
The three other members of the band
had been practicing together. I got a call from the lead guitar player,
George Skelly, asking if I would come by and play (audition?) with them.
He had been given my name by his guitar teacher when he asked him if he
knew a bass player. I had not known any of them before. Because we are
all busy and because at one point George had a long trial going on, we
only practiced sporadically until we got ourselves on the card for the
Carlisle 4th of July Celebration. We put together some tunes
for that, mostly jazz, and from that we got a few requests to play, but
the requests required dance music. So we went back to the woodshed and
learned some rock and roll. Now we have a combination of both, and in
some songs we combine the genres. Anyway, we are new as a band, but all
the band members have previous music experience.
2. While each band member has a full time
executive job, what are the future plans for the band? Have you
recorded an album? Nothing has been
recorded. We are too busy. But I think that is not the goal anyway. We
would like to play live. George has recorded at least one album and was
recognized as Keyboardist of the Year for it I think. I have done some
recording on my own for a compilation soon to be released. Maybe my
mother will buy it.
3. As a band member and a CEO, what is the
most difficult part of balancing the responsibilities of both?
The lack of talent, but I suspect that
is not the answer you are looking for. I don’t think it is any different
than any other demand. We are all busy and everyone has their demands
and interests. Mothers have to balance work and children (so too do
fathers, though it seems less for most). I could be a single mother
working two jobs. That is demanding. It is odd, if I were a good golfer
this question would never come up. In the end, I occasionally can defer
something at work for music, but work comes first. I would love to have
more time for music, but I fit it in when I can.
4. Do you have a favorite local musician or
group? What is your take on the Boston music scene?
Not really, but I have been following a
bass player, Alison Keslow. I see a fair amount of music though at
Berklee and other spots - mostly national acts. There is a lot to see
and hear in Boston.
5. You are also a member of the band
Cluster-Funk, comprised almost completely of Double-Take Software
employees – tell us more about that.
Cluster-Funk, the Double-Take Software
band, that performs covers from the 70s through today is a musical brew
that blends bold, strident guitar power and cutting-edge jam sessions to
create a medley that stands head and shoulders above your average cover
band. Think Chili Peppers, U2, Sublime, Black Crows, and Neil Young to
name a few . . .
Cluster-Funk formed in January 2006 and debuted at the BET Soundstage at
Paradise Island in Orlando, and has played at numerous venues since
including the 2006 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Boston,
Hennessey's Pub in Boston, the Indianapolis Music Mill, Rain Las Vegas,
Orlando's Hard Rock Live, the 2007 Microsoft WPC in Denver, House of
Blues in Chicago, and the Ritz-Carlton San Juan.
6. In addition to being in House Red,
Cluster-Funk and your executive role you are also an active member in
the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) freestyle skiing
community. As a man with many roles, which is your favorite?
Being a Daddy - After that, I also
really enjoy some of my board work with Johns Hopkins School of Public
Health and the New England Aquarium. I teach entrepreneurship in a
German school, but I love playing music for and with people.
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Wednesday, March 4th,
6pm
Morse Institute Library
14 East Central Street,
Natick
 BOSTON
- The Office of Representative Carolyn Dykema invites the public to attend a
Town Hall forum hosted by Governor Patrick. This is an opportunity for
Metrowest residents to have a conversation with the Governor on his recently
announced transportation plan.
The Governor’s plan, which
has been widely discussed in the media over the past week, includes
transportation reforms and a proposed increase in the state fuel tax.
For those interested in
more information on the Governor’s plan and the transportation challenges
faced by the state, the following online resources are available:
Governor’s
transportation website at
www.youmovemassachusetts.org
Transportation
Finance Commission report completed for the State in 2007
http://www.eot.state.ma.us/downloads/tfc/TFC_Findings.pdf
For more information,
please contact Rep. Dykema’s State House Office at 617-722-2210 or
Carolyn.Dykema@state.ma.us.
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NEW!
RESUME
WRITING SERVICE AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY!
The
Southborough Library has partnered with Pongo Resume to offer job seekers a
free seven day paid subscription to Pongo’s online resume builder!
This website
is accessible through the Library’s page on the Southborough web site:
www.southboroughtown.org
RESUME
WRITING WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
THURSDAY,
MARCH 19
7:00 pm
SATURDAY,
MARCH 21
10:00 am
Stories,
crafts and music will be provided on both dates for children while parents
attend the workshops.
PLEASE CALL
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Red-Tail Watch
March 3, 2009 - A Red - Tailed Hawk sits watch
over the old cemetery this past Saturday. Probably trying to collect a
dinner before all the snow.
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 March
3, 2009 - Selectmen's meeting. Southborough Arts Council Chair Lynne
McKay and Southborough and Director Emily van Nort gave the Selectmen and a
packed audience a power point presentation on the Arts Center of
Southborough building, the former South Union Elementary School on Highland
Street. There had been several budget and Selectmen’s meetings held where
the building came into question for being utilized by the town. Pros and
cons for consolidation of the town resources housed in the old school have
been discussed with the Recreation department and the Facilities dept but
not the Arts Council. The heating situation in the building has demanded
attention as the price of oil has risen and the older building does not heat
adequately to save money. The costs of maintaining the Arts Center has risen
dramatically over the years and Selectmen are looking at ways to either
mothball it or come up with creative ideas for having all parties that
utilize the building assist with the maintenance costs, especially the
heating bill.
The Southborough Arts Council took over the
building several years ago for an art gallery and studio for artists and
classes. The building was not ADA compliant and it was deemed an elevator
was needed for the Art Center. In 2002 at town meeting funds were approved
for an elevator, however, due to various reasons specifically the electrical
phase supplied to the building for an elevator use was not right and the
elevator soon was out of commission. Numerous pole and National Grid
hearings were held in order to get the right type of electrical line to the
building to supply the power to run the elevator. The elevator as of this
December has been inspected and is now running.
Lynne McKay and Emily van Nort explained that
with the elevator out, the Arts Center could not host gallery shows and lost
potential revenue in donations and membership for lack of such shows. Some
artists even severed ties with the Arts Center when shows were cancelled and
the elevator situation did not improve. They just held their first show in
two years and have also hosted over sixty families during art classes and
school vacation camp. The Arts Center is scheduled to host more shows coming
up very shortly and throughout the year. They are hoping that with these
exhibits and the Arts Center open more hours that people will begin once
again to take out memberships and support the Art Center.
Selectman Boland told them that they have to be
creative and they have to work with the other departments within the
building for scheduling of events. Currently the Tae Kon Do brings in $1300
a month that is used toward maintenance costs of the building. The town does
not want to lose this. Emily said they are working with the Recreation
Department in scheduling their shows and exhibits so as not to conflict with
recreational programs. Selectman Phaneuf asked if the Arts Center could
charge for space used for exhibits but was told that the Arts Center at this
time has no plans for that as they are hoping to build up their membership
and resident artists.
Many in the audience voiced their support of
the Arts Center saying Southborough has always been known for supporting
art, that there is a very good Algonquin Regional High School Art
collaboration with the center and that it is one of the only art galleries
around the area towns.
Right after the Arts Center hearing came the
Southborough Historical Commission with Southborough Facilities Department
with the bids for window repairs to the Art Center. The Historic Commission
has been working with the Community Preservation Commission to restore parts
of the building and to have it placed on a register of historic buildings.
One of the projects is to have the windows removed and sent out to have new
glazing and putty put on them. They would then be put back in and there
would be interior or exterior storm windows then put on. There is the
potential for up to a twenty-five per cent savings in the cost of heating
the building with the newly repaired windows and storms. The bid was
approved to Whipple Construction.
In other Selectmen business they appointed
Haley DiStefano to the Youth Commission and appointed the following Reserve
Officers Ryan Caneen, Keith Nichols, William J. Woodford. Krista Hawley was
appointed to ZAC. Selectmen also accepted $5,000 from the Fay School for the
PILOT program. Merit pay increases were given to town employees - Dawn
Michanowicz, Tamara Hadley, Catherine Tarr and Beth Rosenblum.
Another item on the agenda was a request from
the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission for approval of a monitor for the
Keno to Go lottery. It would have been placed at Turnpike Food and Liquor.
Selectmen denied it and are sending a letter back to the Massachusetts State
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SPORTS NEWS ARHS Sports
3/4/09
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QUARTER FINALS VS GARDNER |
WCC |
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AVRTHS Sports 3/4/09
No Scheduled Events
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School's out and Sledding's in
March 2, 2009 - With another day off school,
the hill at St. Mark's Golf Course was once again full of youngsters
sledding, skiing and snowboarding. Colder weather has moved in with
the snow.
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Feeding Time
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Paper Spill
March 2, 2009 - Southborough DPW workers clean
up a large paper spill along Route 85/Cordaville Road late last week. The
spill occurred between the Massachusetts Turnpike overpass and Town Centre
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Parishes Lenten Series
For the 8th year in a row the
clergy of Southborough and the United Parishes of Southborough will
be hosting a Lenten Reflection Series at each of their
churches. This year’s theme is
“Holy Travel,
Sacred Spaces.”
March
3 – At Pilgrim Church
– Rev. Ned Sherrill, of St. Mark’s school will speak on the Chapel
of Peter and Paul
March
10 – At St. Mark’s
Church – Fr. Craig Lister will speak on the Holy Land
March
17 – At St. Anne’s
Church – Fr. Thirburse Millot will speak on Medjugorje
March
24 – At St. Matthew’s
Church – Rev., Dr. Paul Sanderson will speak on Tibet
The series take place on
Tuesday
evenings from 6:00 –
8:00pm. After a brief
worship service and a shared meal, the talk will be followed by
small group discussion. All are welcome to attend.
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Biography
Dennis F. Wrenn, age 58, of
North Grafton died unexpectedly on Friday, February 20,
2009 in Athens, Greece. At the time of his death, Mr.
Wrenn was leading his award winning Algonquin Regional
High School Jazz Band on a winter concert tour.
He leaves behind life-long friend and mother of his
children, Elizabeth Johnson of Auburn; his children,
Jessica Wrenn Still and husband, Bradley of Auburn;
Elizabeth Wrenn Nichols and her husband John, of
Shrewsbury; and son, Scott Wrenn, and his wife Brooke
Williamson Wrenn, of Auburn. In addition he leaves four
grandchildren whom he dearly loved: Wyatt M. Lyons,
Travis D. Nichols, John-John Nichols and Madison T.
Wrenn. Dennis also leaves his mother, Mary A. Wrenn of
South Grafton; brother Stephen J. Wrenn and wife Linda
of North Grafton; brother Daniel M. Wrenn and wife
Michelle of Worcester; also, nephews Patrick Wrenn,
Bryan Wrenn, Andrew Wrenn and niece, Jennifer Wrenn;
sister-in-law Margaret Spinner of Boxboro; brother-in
law, William S. Deardern of Auburn; nephew Kevin Spinner
of San Francisco and niece Karen Spinner of San
Francisco; and mother-in law, Anne Yvonne Dearden of
Auburn. Dennis was pre-deceased by his father, Francis
M. Wrenn and his father-in-law, William S. Dearden.
Born in Worcester, Dennis, a graduate from Grafton High
School, earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from the
University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a Masters
Degree in Education Administration from Worcester State
College. He was a consummate music educator for more
than 32 years with 28 years engaged in teaching the
bands, orchestras and small ensemble at the Algonquin
Regional High School in Northboro, MA. Dennis loved his
school, his school students, and knew how to bring the
best out of everyone.
Dennis was a positive personality whose cell phone ring
tone, “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” (Life of
Brian/Spamalot) epitomized his enthusiasm for living.
Dennis lived life with commitment and gusto and was
involved in every aspect of teaching and learning.
School, music, and the well being of children were
central to his core of existence.
Dennis thoroughly enjoyed fatherhood and family life
too. He supported his children during their childhood in
dance competitions, music lessons, and traveled many
miles to various baseball tournaments and arts
competitions to cheer his children on. In addition to
the many performances, award ceremonies, athletic
events, and graduations he attended, Dennis enjoyed
spending time with his family on holidays and other
celebratory events. He enjoyed capturing all moments
with his camera. Dennis loved hockey and the Bruins and
was a season’s ticket holder for over 20 years. He loved
to share the games with members of his family and
friends.
Dennis was known throughout the music and theatre
communities of Massachusetts and New England. Through
the years, he literally worked with thousands of
students and adults in various music and theatre venues
ranging from school events, district and state
competitions, community theatre, college concerts,
church music, and professional “gigs”. Dennis also was
the Music Director for the King Richard’s Faire in
Carver.
Volunteer work involved many leadership positions in
organizations such as the Massachusetts Music Educators
Association, Central District Music, International
Association of Jazz Educators, and the Massachusetts
Instrumental Conductors’ Association. He served as guest
conductor in many New England All State and District
Concerts. Dennis was honored on many occasions as Jazz
Educator of the Year, Outstanding Music Educator and his
performing groups earned first place trophies in many
competitions locally, in New England and nationally.
Vacations for Dennis usually meant leading student
musicians on performance trips in the United States and
Europe. Music and student musical achievement was a
focus that amped Dennis throughout his life. He was
always there for everyone!
Dennis’ wake will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009
from 2PM-6PM at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central
Street in Auburn, MA. His funeral Mass will be held at
10 AM on Monday, March 9, 2009 in St. Mary’s Catholic
Church on Waterville Street in North Grafton, MA.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial
contributions to the Northboro-Southboro Music
Association c/o Algonquin Regional High School, 79
Bartlett Street, Northboro for a scholarship in Dennis’
name.
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Loren D. “Bud” Pettibone, 91, of Ocala,
FL and formerly a long time resident of Southborough died on Friday,
February 28, 2009.
He was the husband of Rita (Pellerin) Pettibone for the last 73
years.
Mr. Pettibone was an executive with the Boy Scouts of America for
many years. He was an active member to St. Matthew Church of
Southborough
In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters, Joan R.
Gattozzi of Ocala, FL; RaeMarie MacKay of Weare, NH; a sister,
Marion Sondrini of Pittsfield, MA; 9 Grandchildren; and 13 great
grandchildren
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 4 to 8PM at
Morris Funeral Home 40 Main St. Southborough, (morrisfuneralparlor.com)
A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 6, at 11 AM at
St. Matthew Church, Highland St. Southborough. Burial will follow in
the rural Cemetery, Southborough
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Legacy House,
Hospice of Marion County, 9505 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL 34481.
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FREE SEMINAR
ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
Wednesday, March 4 7:00 to
8:00
At the
Southborough Public Library
Meeting Room
ESTATE PLANNING is more than
just a will.
Using the right documents and
tools, you can ensure that your plans for providing for your loved ones
will be complete and the value of your estate will be preserved in the
event of death or incapacity.
This seminar will provide an
overview of essential Estate Planning documents, including what
they are and why you need them, regardless of
wealth or age:
• Wills
• Trusts
• Guardianship for Minor
Children
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Advance Directive (“Living
Will”)
• Health Care Proxy
• HIPPA Release Form
• Homestead Declaration
PRESENTED BY
Attorney Susan Grinblatas of Southborough, MA. For more information,
please contact Atty. Grinblatas at (508)579-0262
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 ASTEROID
FLYBY: There's no danger of a collision, but newly-discovered asteroid 2009
DD45 will come close enough today when it flies by our planet 72,000 km
(0.00048 AU) away. That's only twice the height of a geostationary
communications satellite. The asteroid measures 30 to 40 meters across,
similar in size to the Tunguska impactor of 1908. Closest approach occurs
at approximately 1340 UT (5:40 am PST) on March 2nd. Experienced amateur
astronomers may be able to photograph the space rock shining like an 11th
magnitude star as it races through the constellations Hydra and Virgo. The
timing favors observers in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and east
Asia. Visit http://spaceweather.com
for updates and ephemerides.
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Arts Center at Southborough Newsletter
March 2009
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April School Vacation
Art Classes
pdf of the flier
here
Single classes
Monday 4/20
10am - 12pm
K-2nd - Clay Mugs
3rd-5th - Watercolor
Landscape
12:30pm-2:30pm
K-2nd - Puppets
3rd-5th - Clay
Three day program
April 21, 22, 23
10am - 12pm
K-2nd - Mixed Media
3rd-5th - Clay
12:30pm - 2:30pm
K-2nd - Clay and Sculpture
3rd-5th - Cartooning
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Quick Glimpse of Classes
Session IV March 10 - April
14
Session V April 28 - June 2
Adult Classes
Pottery, Wed 7-9pm
Life Drawing, Mon 7-9
Children's Classes
Parent Toddler Art
Kid's Clay
Drawing & Cartooning
Painting
Teen Pottery
Girl Scout workshops
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Greetings -
With the elevator running, our first
exhibit has come to a close. The
Algonquin students did a tremendous
job and it was a fun show. School
Vacation Art camp had 22 children
participate and they managed to fill
up two kilns worth of projects! The
adult pottery class starts back up
on March 18th and we have a great
line up of workshops and events to
carry you through the spring.
As you may know, the town is trying
to conserve money and our building
is potentially on the chopping
block. Please come show your support
for the Arts Center, we are on the
agenda for the Board of Selectmen at
7:15pm this Tuesday the 3rd.
Friday March 13th is our next
opening from 7-9pm. Come enjoy some
jazz music, mingle and experience
the art of a dynamic group of
people. Our next session of classes
starts soon, so if you haven't
registered, please do soon!
Our immediate volunteer needs:
- A Few able bodied people to
help re-organize the pottery
studio.
- People to make appetizers or
desserts for the next opening.
- Someone to help coordinate
the business ads of the next
installment of the phone book.
- Flower arrangements for next
fall/winter's exhibit openings.
Thank you -
Emily van Nort
Acting Director, Arts Center at
Southborough
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Exhibit: Collage: Process and
Product
March 13th - April 10th
Opening Reception March 13th
7-9pm
This exhibit explores the rich and
unique art medium of collage.
Collage includes pasted papers,
altered books, mixed media,
assemblage and so much more.
The title of this exhibit refers to
two diverse ways of making art. One
way to approach creating a new piece
of art is to immerse oneself in the
artistic process, whatever that may
be: painting, pasting, assembling,
cutting, drawing, etc. Works
created this way emerge from the use
of materials and the artist does not
start with a preconceived notion of
what the end product will be. The
other approach when creating a new
work is to start with a preconceived
idea of what the piece will be or
mean and work the processes to that
end. Each of these are viable ways
of working and the artists in this
exhibit employ both techniques in
creating their art. The result is a
wonderful array of diverse and
beautiful art that shows the unique
talents of each artist.
Participating in the show are the
following artists:
Kathleen Hendrick,
Joan Loewenberg, Amy Rubin, Nyia
Yanatos,Ted Todd, Amelia Todd, Donna
Kaplan, Caroline Bowden, Betsy
Beninger, Michele Kweder,
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Photoshop Basics II Workshop
Sunday March 8th,
1-4pm, $40
w/ Michelle Sheppard
This one-day workshop will expand on the
basics of Photoshop and dig deeper into
the photo editing process. Learn the
foundations of image correction,
resizing, printing, and digital
collages, as well time to address
questions that arise as one learns to
navigate digital imaging through
Photoshop. Laptop with Photoshop is
required.
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Rescheduled Watercolor Collage
Workshop
w/ artist Crist Filer
Sunday March 22nd
10am-3pm at Arts
Center, $45
Our last attempt at this workshop was
doomed by a snow storm. So, once again,
we are pleased to present artist Crist
Filer. His sharp edged graphic artwork,
using both wet-in-wet and dry brush
techniques, provides and exhilarating
experience of design and color.
This workshop will be engaging and
useful to both those who have created
collage before along with those who may
have wanted to explore collage but
lacked a creative "entry portal."
Expect to dive into the discovery and
development of Filer's unique collage
approach. Participants will take one of
their own "failed" or disappointing
watercolors (or any painting on paper)
and dissect it in order to rebuild it
into a new work of art. Attendees, using
the guidelines and suggestions will
plan and critically think about their
collage. Filer will lead an informal
critique through out the workshop. Most
of the day will entail accomplishing the
collage and broadening the creative
scope of the collage process.
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Draped in White again
March 2, 2009 - Dripping in snow this spruce
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SPORTS NEWS ARHS Sports
3/3/09
No Sports Scheduled
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AVRTHS Sports 3/3/09
No Scheduled Events
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SHARE
THE FUN OF FISHING, BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR
If
you have an interest in fishing and enjoy sharing this fun and relaxing
activity with others, consider becoming a Volunteer Instructor with the
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife’s (MassWildlife) Angler Education
Program. Volunteer Instructors
are committed and enthusiastic outdoorsmen
and women (15 years or older) who want to pass on the traditions, ethics
and excitement of fishing and outdoor activities to beginners of all
ages. The free instructor training workshop will take place on Saturday,
March 21, 2009 at MassWildlife’s Field Headquarters in Westborough 10 AM
– 4PM. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Though the training is free,
pre-registration is required and a maximum number
of 15 participants will be accepted. To register, contact Jim Lagacy,
Program Coordinator at (508) 389-6309 or
jim.lagacy@state.ma.us
This
training session is specifically designed for people who can work as
part of a team to teach fishing techniques, how to choose appropriate
fishing equipment, ethics and laws, safety tips and aquatic ecology.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be considered
certified Angler Education Program Instructors In-Training with
MassWildlife. Instructors are asked to participate in teaching fishing
skills at fishing clinics and weekend family fishing events. A minimum
annual commitment of 10 hours is expected of Volunteer Instructors.
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Monday March 2, 2009
School Closings
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High
School
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
Algonquin Regional High School
Southborough Public Schools
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Winter storm warning now in effect
from 9 pm this evening to 1 pm est. Monday
March 1, 2009 - You know it's going to snow
when the mail trucks line up on the other side of Town Centre Plaza.
The winter storm warning is now in effect from 9 pm this evening to 1 pm
est. Monday.
This warning covers northern Connecticut, southern New Hampshire, most of
Rhode Island, and most of Massachusetts except southeastern sections.
A quick hitting storm system will pack quite a punch for most of southern
new England tonight into Monday morning.
Snow will begin in earnest across Connecticut and Rhode Island by 9 pm,
Massachusetts by 10 pm, and southern New Hampshire between 10 pm and 11 pm.
Snow will quickly become very heavy, with snowfall rates of 2 inches per
hour. Rates of 3 inches per hour are possible, especially if isolated
thunder develops. The snow will continue to pound through the overnight
hours.
The big question is how far west the changeover to a mix or all sleet will
occur. It now appears that the farthest west that this line will get will be
from Willimantic Connecticut to Woonsocket Rhode island to Boston
Massachusetts and possibly cape ann. If it does change to sleet from those
areas eastward, it would likely occur between 3 am and 5 am and into the
early morning commute hours.
The maximum snowfall accumulations of up to 14 inches are expected in a
southwest to northeast band from wind ham county Connecticut through
southern Worcester, western Norfolk, Middlesex, and western Essex counties
in Massachusetts. West of there, generally 8 to 12 inches are forecast for
the Hartford, Springfield, Fitchburg Nashua, and Manchester New Hampshire
areas. To the east of that maximum, 8 to 12 inches is also expected from
providence to Foxboro to Boston. These amounts would be toward the lower end
of the range if sleet mixes in earlier than expected or closer to the
maximum of 14 inches if no sleet ever mixes in. Amounts will sharply cut off
to only a couple of inches toward the cape cod canal.
Snow and any sleet will taper off during the mid to late morning hours.
Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts along the coast late
tonight and early Monday morning, with 15 to 25 mph over the interior. The
combination of snow, sleet, and gusty winds may result in scattered power
outages.
Safe travel in southern new England should be completed by 8 pm this
evening. Travel should be especially avoided between 11 pm and 5 am when the
snowfall will be at its peak intensity.
A map of expected snowfall is posted in a link at the top of the national
weather service taunton home page.
A winter storm warning is issued when an average of 6 or more inches of snow
is expected in a 12 hour period, or for 8 or more inches in a 24 hour
period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite
difficult on any unplowed or untreated surfaces.
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March 1, 2009 - Boy Scouts from Southborough
Troop 1 flip the flapjacks this morning as hundreds of residents flocked to
the annual pancake breakfast at the Neary School. Among the many
patrons was Southborough Representative Carolyn Dykema (below with scouts).
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Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit
March 1, 2009 - The Stony Brook Museum
committee, the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Inc and the Southborough Historical
Museum hosted guest speakers from the Massachusetts 54th regiment. Visitors
listened to talks from members of the 54th, the National Guard Historian for
the 54th Regiment which was just re-established earlier this year and a
surprise visit by Southborough's author Richard "Nick" Noble. During
Mr. Noble's talk about Southborough's first black slave Quill. Mr.
Noble was then discussing Sally Todd, the governess that cared for the
Todd children including Mary who would eventually marry Abraham Lincoln.
listeners were fascinated by a member of the audience when Mr. Jonathan Todd
and his wife, Deborah who had come to visit the exhibit, told the
audience that during his genealogy research that he was directly related to
"Mammy Sally". His research included knowing that besides the
children, Mammy Sally, was in charge of several other handmaidens.
March 1, 2009 - Deborah and Jonathan Todd gave
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School openings
available Long-Term English Substitute
Certified CPR/AED Instructor
Asst Softball Coach
Asst Track Coach
Please submit letter of application to Karen Murphy, Payroll/Personnel
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Every Body Balance
March 1, 2009 - Every Body Balance offers many
classes to get you into a wholesome fit and wellness routine. Classes
offered are Boot camps which are going on now Saturdays and Sundays, Yoga
Groove classes offered last Saturday of every month, Yoga for pre-teens
class begins Friday March 6th, Teen classes Saturday March 14th and Belly
Dance begins Wednesday March 11th. Come and try Every Body Balance
Core Conditioning, Pilates & Stretch, Candle Light Yoga for every body, Matt
Pilates classes and more including Reformer training using Allegro
reformers. Every Body Balance has expanded and now has two studios.
Give Kelly and Jeff a call this week at 508-485-8585 or stop in, they
are located at 155 Boston Road, Southborough, MA.
Click
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March 1, 2009 - Kelly and Jeff in the office of
Every Body Balance which has just expanded their studios.
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Reformer Training
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Reformer Training
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With the Impending Storm several of these meetings, events or sports
could be cancelled. Please check ahead of time before traveling out. |
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Southborough meetings
February 2 - February 6, 2009
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Meeting |
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
March 2 |
7:30PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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BOARD OF HEALTH |
March 2 |
1:00 PM |
BOH office, Cordaville Hall |
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION |
March 2 |
7:00 PM |
Historical Museum |
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PLANNING BOARD (attending
Advisory mtg) |
March 2 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Agenda |
March 3 |
7:15 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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MBTA TRIANGLE COMMITTEE |
March 3 |
7:30 PM |
Country Kitchen Cordaville Hall |
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS |
March 4 |
8:30 AM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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COUNCIL ON AGING |
March 4 |
7:00 PM |
Country Kitchen Cordaville Hall |
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PLANNING BOARD (attending ZAC
meeting) |
March 4 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall |
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ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
March 4 |
7:30 PM |
Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall |
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RECREATION COMMISSION |
March 5 |
7:00 PM |
Recreation Office Highland Street |
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Senior Schedule
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Monday 2 |
Tuesday 3 |
Wednesday 4 |
Thursday 5 |
Friday 6 |
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7:45 walking group |
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8:30 am Health Clinic |
9:30 Tai Chi |
9:30
Pool |
8:30 Health Clinic |
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9:30 Cribbage |
11:00 Senior Singers |
10:00 Creative Writers |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
11:30 Movie Bag lunch |
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12:00 Lunch |
12:00 Lunch |
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12:00 Lunch |
12:00 Lunch |
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12:00 Blue Plate Special |
12:30 Pitch |
12:00 Lunch |
12:30 Pitch |
1:00 Water Aerobics |
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2:00 Fitness |
1:00 water aerobics |
2:00 PM Fitness |
1:00 PM bridge |
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Senior Center open @ 9:00 AM Saturdays
INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS
If Southborough Schools are
closed or delayed
due to
inclement weather then the Senior Center will be closed. For
closings during school vacation weeks please call the Senior
Center. If there is snow or ice on a Saturday the Senior Center
will be closed.
Senior Center open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
The Southborough Senior Sensation Newsletter click here |
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Sunday 22 |
Monday 23 |
Tuesday 24 |
Wednesday 25 |
Thursday 26 |
Friday 27 |
Saturday 28 |
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10:30
Story time 2-5 years
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10:30
Story time 2-5 years
7:00 pm
Free Workshop
Balancing
Hormones Naturally |
10:00 Book Review
10:30
Story time 2-5 years
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Free Seminar
Estate Planning
Basics |
11:00 Toddler Time |
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SPORTS NEWS ARHS Sports
3/2/09
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Varsity |
Ice Hockey |
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QUARTER FINALS VS GARDNER |
WCC |
7:40PM |
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AVRTHS Sports 3/2/09
No Scheduled Events
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Triboro Hockey Results
2-28-2009
Triboro-Bantam 1 vs Jr Riverhawks
Location: NESC - Marlborough, MA
Score: 3 to 2
The Triboro Titans hockey team outskated the New Jersey based team by a
score of 3-2. John Stanton was outstanding with 12 saves during this
physical game. Triboro came from behind to score 3 goals in 6 minutes during
the second period. Goal scorers included Andrew Leblanc, Scott Brun, and
Steve Lampedecchio. Assists included Brun, Mark McCauley, Sam Vos, and Ryan
Chaisson. The victory was recorded in the NESC March Classic tournament.
Triboro ended up 2-1 in thr tournament, just shy of making it to the finals.
2-27-2009
Triboro-Bantam 1 vs Gardiner Tigers
Location: NESC - Marlborough, MA
Score: 10 to 0
Triboro Titans Bantam 1 hockey team trounces the Connecticut Lazers in the
second game of the March Classic hosted at New England Sports Center (NESC)
by a score of 10-0. (Triboro was originally scheduled to play Gardner.)The
Triboro Titans team was led by scorers Sean Diodato (4) goals, Ryan Chaisson,
Mark McCauley, Sam Voss, Ed Leonard(2) and Steve Lampedecchio. Tribor rolled
to the victory after scoring 5 first period goals. Assists were recorded by
Nolan Aldridge (3), Luke Freitas, McCauley, Scott Brun (2), and Andrew
Leblanc. Sam Voss, playing through a sprained ankle, played a solid 2 way
game in the victory.
2-21-2009
Triboro-Bantam 1 vs Ludlow Wildcats
Location: NESC - Marlborough, MA
Score: 3 to 1
2-15-2009
Team: Triboro-Bantam 1 vs KP/Walpole Ban1
Location: North Star - Westborough, MA
Score: 6 to 1
2-22-2009
Team: Triboro-Bantam 1 vs Franklin Ban1
Location: North Star - Westborough, MA
Score: 5 to 2
11-2-2008 at 9:05p
Team: Triboro-Bantam 1 vs Baystate Ban1
Location: North Star - Westborough, MA
Score 3 - 6
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 Children's
musician/storyteller event bought to you by the Newcomers' Club of
Northborough
Sunday, March 8th,11:00 AM
at Peaslee School, 31 Maple St, Northborough
Entertainer: Tim Seston of "From Page to Play" (www.frompagetoplay.com)
Tim will be lighting up the room with his original stories and songs for
children of all ages. He uses a combination of clever rhymes, music and
good old fashioned story-telling excitement to draw his audience in.
Tickets available at the door,
$5 per child and adults free, non-perishable food donations for the food
pantry accepted. Bake sale items also available for sale at the event.
All proceeds to benefit the Northborough Food Pantry and Recreation
department summer camp scholarships for those in need. |
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