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It's Snappy out there
April 4, 2009 - A snapping turtle crawled out of the Sudbury River this morning. It's a reptile you don't want to fool with if you love your fingers.
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Southborough Historical Museum Exhibit
April 4, 2009 - Elizabeth signs in guests at the museum for the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Inc exhibit. There is only one more day to see the exhibit in Southborough. April 19 the exhibit will move to Pilgrim Church Hall with special guests including Massachusetts General Carter.
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Rabies Clinic
April 4, 2009 - Southborough Animal Hospital administered the annual rabies vaccine today at the Southborough DPW.
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Chapel of the Cross Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, 2009 - Chapel of the Cross, formerly the owner of the current Southborough Senior Center, held an open house and easter egg hunt today just over the line in Westborough at their new location.
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Colors of Spring are Arriving
April 4, 2009 - Spring colors are coming alive at Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop located conveniently across the street on Mt. Vickery Road from the Southborough Post office and Towne Plaza. Daffodils, tulips, Easter Lillies, Pansies, Passover and Easter Gifts can all be found right here in town. Click here for website. To order direct click here. |
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Start of Thunderstorm Season
April 3, 2009 - Bystanders and workers had to evacuate buildings at town plaza when a nearby lightening strike caused alarms to go off early this evening. In heavy rain firefighters checked the buildings but found nothing. A large pine tree was struck by lightening across the street from the plaza entrance on NSTar's hillside potentially having caused the alarms.
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This Weekend in Southborough Buffalo Soldiers-Southborough Historical Society 10 - 3 Rabies clinic - DPW - Cats 2-3 PM/Dogs 3 - 4PM Saturday April 4, Trinity Church will host an Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament from noon to 6 p.m. Tee times will be available every hour. Steeple Coffee House - 7:30 PM - Toby Walker and David Jacobs Strain |
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Don't forget to register to use the It's a great way to talk about all about the town of Southborough So easy to register/let's hear from you and let your elected officials know how you feel about the town - your likes -dislikes. Publize your events - upload your event to the calendar. This is your place for Southborough - a forum just for you and your town. |
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Bingo Night and Book Fair at WOODWARD
April 3, 2009 - Hundreds enjoyed a night out playing bingo and browsing the book fair at Woodward Elementary tonight.
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HELP STOCK SALMON FRY! Volunteers from high schools, sporting clubs, civic groups, colleges, and individuals with a passion for rivers, fish, or fishing are needed to assist Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) personnel in stocking 1.5 million salmon fry (juvenile fish) as part of the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon restoration program. According to Dr. Caleb Slater, MassWildlife's Anadromous Fish Project Leader, at least 20 stocking dates are planned in April and early May to release salmon fry into dozens of Connecticut River tributaries. The fry will come from MassWildlife's Roger Reed Hatchery in Palmer and the White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel, Vermont. Fry will be trucked to meeting sites where volunteers will gather and caravan to release sites. The tiny fish will then be moved from truck to water by bucket using volunteer man- and womanpower. The 2009 Fry Stocking Schedule and details on meeting locations and stocking tips are posted at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/fisheries/anadromous/salmon_fry_stocking.htm. Dr. Slater offers some tips for potential volunteers: "You may get wet! A change of clothes is a good idea. You will be walking in slippery stream and river beds, so waders or other waterproof footgear is useful." There are a few waders to loan, but please bring your own if you have them. Volunteers will also be climbing up and down steep stream banks and should be in good physical condition. MassWildlife aids anadromous (migratory) fish in a number of ways: stocking fry in tributaries of the Connecticut River; monitoring fish passage at dams on the Connecticut, Westfield, and Merrimack Rivers; trapping salmon and shad for transport to hatcheries and/or upstream release locations; working with federal agencies to ensure safe upstream and downstream fish passage at hydroelectric dams; and working with local watershed groups to improve freshwater habitat for fish. For more information, click on the above link or contact Dr. Slater at (508) 389-6331. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE REMIND BOATERS TO WEAR LIFEJACKETS Though air temperatures are rising and ice is retreating from many ponds and lakes, boaters are still at risk from cold water and the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) is reminding people that state law requires all canoeists and kayakers to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times through May 15. “The Environmental Police recommend that boaters wear lifejackets year-round, but during cool and cold weather months, it’s the law in Massachusetts,” MEP Director Aaron Gross said. “This reminder serves two very important purposes. It could save you from an unwelcome visit from an enforcement officer, and - much more importantly – it could save your life.” The MEP points out that the first warm days of spring mask water temperatures that are dangerously cold. If paddlers capsize or fall overboard, they can succumb within minutes to hypothermia (the lowering of a person’s internal body temperature), which deadens arms and legs and renders a victim unable to swim, paddle, or stay afloat. A related danger – the “cold-water-immersion-reflex,” whereby a victim, shocked by frigid water, involuntarily gasps and ingests a significant amount of water – can lead to death by drowning. In the 13 fatal boating accidents in Massachusetts in 2008 (up from nine fatalities in 2007), none of the victims was wearing a lifejacket. Not wearing a lifejacket, operator inattention, overloading, and small boat instability were significant factors in most of the 2008 fatalities. Massachusetts boating regulations require that all persons aboard canoes and kayaks between September 15 and May 15 wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III PFD at all times while a boat is underway. In addition, the MEP recommends wearing a PFD as standard practice year-round, and reminds boaters that children under 12 are required to wear PFDs in boats of all types throughout the year. While most Type I, II, and III lifejackets will not prevent hypothermia, they do give the victim one less thing to worry about: staying afloat. “In Massachusetts and nationwide, most boating fatalities start as a capsizing or fall overboard, and, historically, 80 percent of the victims are not wearing lifejackets,” Colonel Gross said. “Lifejacket wear gives victims and rescuers additional precious time to help themselves out of a potentially tragic episode.” The MEP also encourages all boaters to take a state-approved boating safety course. Visit http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/boatrvsafe.htm for links to the MEP boating course schedule, other approved course providers, and information about state boating laws. |
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Ready to Go
April 2, 2009 - The Bocce court at the Southborough Senior Center is all set for warmer, dryer days to host bocce tournaments. If you are interested in joining a team, give the Senior Center a call. |
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APRIL VACATION WEEK EVENTS FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY Tuesday, April 21 ~ 11:00 am Magic Matt presents his new reading-themed magic show! All welcome! Thursday, April 23 ~ 11:00 am Toddler Time: Ages 0 – 24 months Thursday, April 23 ~ 1:00 pm Deborah Costine presents a puppet show: * “Woodland Cinderella” All welcome!
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Party: Come to a fun-filled, old-fashioned Cootie Party sponsored by the
Southborough Catholic Woman’s Club on Thursday, April 16 starting at 7:00
p.m. at St. Anne’s Hall, 20 Boston Road. Compete, laugh, and have fun while
benefiting area charities. Tickets are $10 each, and may be reserved by
calling Kathy Lane (508-480-0198) or Ellen Kluge (508-485-4469).
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Northborough - On Saturday April 4, Trinity Church will host an Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament from noon to 6 p.m. Tee times will be available every hour. All local families are invited to attend for a fun day of mini-golf, food and prizes. The cost is $5 per person to play and $10 per person to compete in the tournament. A first prize of $100 will be awarded to the winning tournament player. Tee times are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Northborough-Southborough. Opening To book your tee time, contact Lorna Helms at lornahelms1@ verizon.net or call 508-596-1776. |
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Spring Can't be too far Away
April 1, 2009 - Hydrangeas fill the greenhouse at Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop. |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the SEF Spelling Bee and congratulations to our winning team from Trottier Middle School: Linda Murdock Darlene Scorzelli Kim Barton We would also like to thank all of our sponsors: Mockingbird Partners LLC Team Sponsors: Boston Private Bank The Capital Group Eagle Leasing Eaton Apothecary Fred Maynard The Fusion Group F.W. Webb Marlboro Savings Bank Southboro Medical Group Wellen Construction Word Sponsors: Eaton Apothecary Marlborough Savings Bank Southboro Dental Partners Southborough Jewelers Special Thanks To: Linda Murdock Trottier Principal Refreshments - Roche BrothersGraphics - Sheri BeranPrinting QuickprintMusic and Lights - Ricky Scott and Charlie PimRaffle and Prize Donations – Bose Corporation, Mr. LaChance, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, LisaNovello - Sweets By June , Storm McGuire - Mary Kay, Learning Express, Trader Joe’s, Lidia Doddi ,Eaton Apothecary, Phaidra Nail Salon, Coldstone Creamery, A Beautiful You, Neil Taylor Music Lessons, Marilyn Taylor Confident Directions Life and Wellness Coaching and Therapeutic Massage, Southborough Public Library, Carol Thompson,Tomasso Trattoria, Panzano Tuscan Market, Westboro Tennis and Swim Master of Ceremonies : Bruce WernerJudges : Bill Boland -SelectmanDr. Charles Gobron - Superintendent of Schools Paul Butka – Regional School Committee SEF always welcomes new members. Find out more at www. southboroughed.org! |
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Going Shopping? Why not check out an eclectic shop? The Southborough Senior Center is home to a wonderful collection of odds and ends from cards, coffee cups, glassware, hand knit items, jewelry, pottery, movies and more. The Senior Center is open from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. The center is also open on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM but not the shop. |
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TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM SIGN UP 8:30 FRIDAY APRIL 3RD Since fiscal year 2000 the Senior Center has offered a program to senior homeowners designed to trade 100 volunteer work hours for town departments with a reduction of their property tax bill of $750. It has proven to be a popular program as it helps seniors having difficulty with the rising property tax bills and benefits the town by providing various town departments the ability to accomplish tasks for which they lack people or to free up full time employees to handle other tasks. The Senior Center will be offering the program again for FY 2010 and it has been approved for 30 seniors. Each year is treated as a separate program so seniors repeating the program must sign up again. We will be accepting applications for this program starting April 3rd for the FY 2010 program. Sign up forms are available at he Senior Center. To qualify for the program a senior must be 60 years of age or older, be a Southborough resident, a homeowner or spouse of a homeowner, and own and occupy the property to which the tax credit will be applied. The applicant must also agree to complete the entire 100 hours of work during the period from April 5, 2009 to March 1, 2010. Given the popularity of the program over the past years and the limited number we can accommodate we are obliged to give preference to those applicants with household incomes under $45,000. To apply applicants must bring to the Senior Center beginning on April 3, 2009 a completed application, plus a copy of the tax bill for the property to be rebated, and proof of income from Social Security, pensions, and investment income and a completed W-4 form. Place this information in a sealed envelope which will be passed to the Assessor’s Office for verification of income and residence and held in a locked file at that office in complete confidence. We urge all interested seniors to apply regardless of income as should we have less than 30 applicants the income requirement will be waived. All applicants will be accepted in the order the applications were received. Those who have household incomes of under $45,000 will be considered first. Those with a household income of over $45,000 will be considered in the order in which they were received if all 30 slots have not been filled. Several of the Southborough town departments will make available positions requiring varying skills. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve, basis provided the applicants are deemed qualified for the work by the department personnel. The $750 tax reduction will not be paid directly to the participant. The $750 (less any federal taxes withheld) will be shown on the last quarterly tax bill in April 2009 as a reduction to the real estate tax. |
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING begins Monday night, 7pm April 13th at the Trottier School
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VERNAL POOL GUIDELINES REVISED In March, the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife released a revision to the Guidelines for the Certification of Vernal Pool Habitat (“Guidelines”). The NHESP accepts certain biological and physical documentation submitted by outside scientists, resource managers, and other interested parties as the basis for the certification of Vernal Pool Habitat. The recent revision is designed to ensure consistency between the NHESP’s “vernal pool certification criteria” and the biological and physical characteristics of “Vernal Pool Habitat” in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act regulations. The revised Guidelines reduces the number of facultative (indirect indicator) species acceptable for certification to four amphibians (i.e., Spring Peeper, Gray Treefrog, American Toad, and Fowler’s Toad) and eliminates the “Dry Pool” method for vernal pool certification. In addition, requirements for documenting the physical and biological characteristics of a vernal pool have been enhanced. For example, a greater number of photographs are required of the basin and any inlets or outlets, and the number of egg masses of obligate amphibian (direct indicator) species (e.g., Wood Frogs or salamanders) has been increased from two for each species to a total of five for all species combined. The revised Guidelines document is available at www.nhesp.org at the ‘Vernal Pool’ tab. The NHESP has administered the state’s official vernal pool certification program for over 20 years. Visit the MassWildlife website at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/vernal_pools/vernal_pools.htm for information about how to certify and protect vernal pools. Despite the seeming lack of spring weather recently, the season for amphibian movements is upon us. Salamanders, Spring Peepers, Wood Frogs, and toads will be ambling and hopping across Bay State roadways on warm wet nights, heading to vernal pools and other wetlands to mate and lay their eggs. The height of spring amphibian activity comes during warm, rainy nights when Spring Peepers are heard calling. Thousands of frogs, salamanders, and toads move across roadways under these conditions and many amphibians are squashed by vehicles traveling after dark. Some local communities and conservation groups host salamander crossings at key places where traffic is slowed to allow for the safe passage of these animals. Other local groups meet at known "Big Night" crossings or look for new road crossings to share this seasonal phenomenon with the public or to document the presence of nearby vernal pools. This month, consider doing your daily errands before dark or during dry evenings as a way to reduce amphibian traffic mortality. Another useful website with information on vernal pools, crossing signs, and additional educational materials can be found at the Vernal Pool Association website, www.vernalpool.org |
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Tuesday Night Selectmen Meeting
Chief Webber’s wife, Kathy, thanked the Selectmen and the Town for honoring Billy and thanking all for their support through his entire illness right to the very end. The people of Southborough have done a fabulous job in honoring Billy. In other business selectmen read a letter into the record from Joseph Hubley President of the local Firefighters union. They said they were in solidarity with other town unions in refusing to forgo the one percent pay hike. In the letter the school dept union was mentioned and Ms Phaneuf said that the Selectmen were unaware of any vote by the school teachers. In other business it was decided to go back to a full five day week at the Town House beginning to the closest payroll period to May 1. Hours will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Selectmen cited the fact that on Friday afternoons people attempted to gain access to the Town House after hours. Selectman Bonnie Phaneuf said she was never for the tryout hours of late Tuesdays and half day Fridays. She said the Town House should be available to residents each day for the same hours as very few people came in Tuesday nights. It also made for long days for town employees. Selectmen were also invited by the Stony Brook Committee to attend the April 19th exhibit of the Buffalo Soldiers Inc display and exhibits at Pilgrim Church Hall on Sunday April 19. Massachusetts Adjutant General Carter will be there along with military historians and surviving Tuskegee Airmen from WWII. Selectmen will try to make it at different times that day. |
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Algonquin
Tomahawks Girl’s Summer Volleyball Clinic Who: Girls, of all skill levels, entering grades 7th – 10thWhen: July 7th – July 10th9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Algonquin Regional High SchoolCoaches: Algonquin Girl’s Varsity PlayersThe Clinic This clinic is designed to introduce girls, of all skill levels, to the fun-filled game of volleyball. Through this clinic girls will not only learn the basics, consisting of passing, setting, hitting, and serving, but will also be introduced to the Algonquin Volleyball and Athletic community. A large percentage of students at Algonquin participate in the school’s athletic program. It is through athletics that many friendships lasting beyond the high school years are made. It is hoped that while learning, players meet and develop friendships with their future classmates. Above all, the goal is to have fun. Volleyball is a game for all ages and an activity that is captivating from the first time a player steps on the court. At this clinic, girls are provided the opportunity to explore the game of volleyball as well as experience the competition and excitement of high school sports. Fees The fee for this four day clinic is $65. If registered before June 12, 2009, the fee is discounted to $50. This payment covers all clinic fees and a t-shirt for each participant. All proceeds will benefit the ARHS Volleyball Boosters Club. Make checks payable to: ARHS Boosters Club and mail to ARHS VB – Yung, 36 Pine Hill Road, Southborough,MA, 01772, with completed registration form. If you have any questions, contact us atthawkvolleyball@gmail.com ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ First Name: __________________________Last Name: _________________________ Grade (09’ - 10’):_____ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _______________ Primary Phone Number: (______)___________________________ Secondary Phone Number: (______)_____________________ Email: __________________________________ Emergency Contact: _____________________________ Relationship:________________________________ Emergency Phone Number: (______)_____________________ T-Shirt Size: (Adult) S M L Medical Conditions (allergies, medications, or injuries):_____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ The above participant has my permission to participate in the camp program above. In case of emergency, I understand every attempt will be made to contact person(s) above. If contact is unsuccessful, I give my permission to the attending physician to render medical treatment to the participant, including (if necessary) hospitalization. Any expense arising from injury or illness is the responsibility of the person signing below. Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________
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Southborough Welcomes New Library Director
March 31, 2009 - Jane N. Cain, of Berlin, Mass., is the new Director of the Southborough Public Library. She took over her duties as Library Director on March 9. Kimberley Ivers, Director at the library since 2007, returned to her previous position as Children’s Librarian. |
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Family BINGO Night Please join us Friday, April 3rd from 5pm-8pm at the Woodward School for our Annual Bingo Night!! There will be 2 BINGO sessions: Session 1: 5:15-6:30pm Session 2: 6:45-8:00pm Cost: BINGO Booklets cost $3 each or 2 Books for $5. Each Booklet has 5 Games in it. Plan on 1-2 Booklets per person playing. Come Early or Stay Late to enjoy the Art Show, Book Fair, and have a Pizza Meal Deal. The Art Show will feature Artwork created throughout the year by the Second and Third Grade Student Artists View the Artwork for Education Fundraiser Works of Art Come support your kids and enjoy fantastic works of art being created in our school!
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If you've missed the exhibits and live history talks there are only two more times in Southborough when you can visit the museum and hear the recollections and stories in this current series.
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March 30, 2009 - Girl Scouts from troop 7102 sell cookies and help the food pantry at the same time. |
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Engineering for Girls
March 30, 2009 - Ann LoVerso led a couple of dozen girl scouts Saturday in learning about the various aspects of engineering. Five engineering stations were set up including reverse engineering, Software engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and structural engineering. Ann attended a Girl Scout conference last year in Baltimore, MD where she learned about STEM http://www.stemedcoalition.org/
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March 30, 2009 - Enjoying a perfect Saturday at the Senior Center. The center is open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Easter Brunch Buffet Menu April 12, 2009 BREAKFAST Deluxe Omelet Station (Variety of Fresh, Vegetables, Meats & Cheeses) Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chives Red Skinned Home Fried Potatoes Hickory Smoked Bacon & Breakfast Sausage Carved Country Ham Venetian Stuffed French Toast with a Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese, Garnished with Pecans, and Served with Amaretto Laced Maple Syrup Breakfast Pastry Table An Assortment of Fresh Baked Scones, Danish, Muffins, Croissants, Bagels & Cream Cheese, Cinnamon Buns, Fruit Breads and also our Famous Parker House Rolls Entrees Carved Roasted Prime Rib Atlantic Seafood Newburg Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with Tropical Fruit Salsa & Basmati Rice Four Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes Seasonal Fresh Vegetables Also Featuring an Extraordinary Dessert Display Featuring Homemade Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Delicate Pastries, and Fresh Sliced Fruit to Name Just a Few If you are looking for our Homemade Pastries to Travel we will also have our trade mark Bake Cart open for purchasing products!
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The Southborough Police Department is requesting that any resident or business that was contacted by a representative from the Disabled Police Officer's Assistance Foundation (D.P.O.A.), and claimed to be soliciting funds on behalf of the Southborough Police Department, contact Detective Meredith Lobur at: (508) 485-2147. |
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March 29, 2009 - Teachers and staff ran in the first annual Finn March Madness Race Saturday. |
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Support your local Team
March 29, 2009 - Students hold up signs for their favorite teacher teams at the Second Annual Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee. The Bose radio was won by a member of the Eaton Pharmacy Team,
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Southborough meetings March 30 - April 3, 2009
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Senior Center open @ 9:00 AM Saturdays INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS If Southborough Schools are closed or delayed due toinclement 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. ANNUAL SENI TJ LUNCHES AT THE SENIOR CENTER Call by Friday at noon to reserve a lunch! $5.00 All served with ROLLS & BUTTER, BEVERAGE, and of course DESSERT 03-30-09 .............Macaroni & Cheese Baked Ham 04-06-09 .............Chicken Parm 04-13-09 .............Meatloaf, Mashed Potato 04-20-09 .............CLOSED 04-27-09 .............Chicken Cordon Bleu OR CON MARCH/APRIL FRIDAY BAG LUNCH AND MOVIE/BINGO (or just come for Lunch) By Apple Spice Junction Catering $5.00 suggested donation Every week an alternate choice: Turkey Sandwich APRIL 3: .......... Chicken Salad with potato saladMovie: .............. Fever Pitch (Drew Barrymore, JimmyFalon) - Comedy APRIL 10: ..........Ham and Cheese with potato saladMovie: .............. Catch Me if You Can (Tom hanks,Leonardo DiCaprio) APRIL 17: ........ Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham and Swisswith potato salad Movie: .............. North by Northwest (Cary Grant,Eva Saint Marie) - Drama APRIL 24: ........ Tuna on Wheat with potato saladNo Movie ......... Come Play Bingo!!All meals include a cookie for dessert and coffee or cold drink! To order your bag lunch for Friday you must call the Senior Center by the previous Wednesday by noon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LUNCH WITH OUR POLITICIANS Wednesday, April 1st Luncheon at 11:30 Politician presentations at 12:15 Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Carolyn Dykema and Representative Danielle Gregoire will each make a brief presentation. Luncheon will be Grilled Teriyaki Kabobs Suggested donation is $5.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM SIGN UP 8:30 FRIDAY APRIL 3RD Since fiscal year 2000 the Senior Center has offered a program to senior homeowners designed to trade 100 volunteer work hours for town departments with a reduction of their property tax bill of $750. It has proven to be a popular program as it helps seniors having difficulty with the rising property tax bills and benefits the town by providing various town departments the ability to accomplish tasks for which they lack people or to free up full time employees to handle other tasks. The Senior Center will be offering the program again for FY 2010 and it has been approved for 30 seniors. Each year is treated as a separate program so seniors repeating the program must sign up again. We will be accepting applications for this program starting April 3rd for the FY 2010 program. Sign up forms are available at he Senior Center. To qualify for the program a senior must be 60 years of age or older, be a Southborough resident, a homeowner or spouse of a homeowner, and own and occupy the property to which the tax credit will be applied. The applicant must also agree to complete the entire 100 hours of work during the period from April 5, 2009 to March 1, 2010. Given the popularity of the program over the past years and the limited number we can accommodate we are obliged to give preference to those applicants with household incomes under $45,000. To apply applicants must bring to the Senior Center beginning on April 3, 2009 a completed application, plus a copy of the tax bill for the property to be rebated, and proof of income from Social Security, pensions, and investment income and a completed W-4 form. Place this information in a sealed envelope which will be passed to the Assessor’s Office for verification of income and residence and held in a locked fi le at that office in complete confidence. We urge all interested seniors to apply regardless of income as should we have less than 30 applicants the income requirement will be waived. All applicants will be accepted in the order the applications were received. Those who have household incomes of under $45,000 will be considered first. Those with a household income of over $45,000 will be considered in the order in which they were received if all 30 slots have not been filled. Several of the Southborough town departments will make available positions requiring varying skills. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve, basis provided the applicants are deemed qualified for the work by the department personnel. The $750 tax reduction will not be paid directly to the participant. The $750 (less any federal taxes withheld) will be shown on the last quarterly tax bill in April 2009 as a reduction to the real estate tax. |
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Town Warrants and the 2008 Annual Report are available All residents are urged to pick up copies available at the Town House, Southborough Library, the Police Department office, and the Transfer Station to prepare themselves for informed participation. |
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Former MDC property Microburst - 1984
March 29, 2009 - Photo above taken by former Southborough Tree Warden Skip Hubley. Microburst on the former MDC property on Middle Road currently the new part of the Rural Cemetery. A strong micro burst hit Southborough leaving several acres of a red pine stand at a total loss. The following information taken today from the Wilmington Weather Examinor - 1984 A strong nor'easter battered New England. The central pressure of the storm dropped to 963 millibars (equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane) over the Atlantic east of New Jersey. Winds gusted to 108 mph at Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA and to 97 mph at Martha's Vineyard. 8 to 16 inches of heavy wet snow fell in interior southern New England. Numerous thunderstorms also accompanied this spring blizzard. One thunderstorm produced a microburst at Southborough, MA which flattened about five acres of red pines; a most unusual occurrence for a nor'easter. |
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SPOTLESS
SUNS: Yesterday, NASA announced that the sun has plunged into the
deepest solar minimum in nearly a century. Sunspots have all but vanished
and consequently the sun has become very quiet. In 2008, the sun had no
spots 73% of the time, a 95-year low. In 2009, sunspots are even more
scarce, with the "spotless rate" jumping to 87%. We are currently
experiencing a stretch of 25 continuous days uninterrupted by sunspots--and
there's no end in sight.
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Miniature Golf Tournament' to benefit Relay for Life 
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1, 2009 -Linda Hubley - Selectmen's meeting . First on the agenda last night
after an extended executive session was an emotional tribute to the late
Southborough Police Chief William Webber. This year’s annual town report is
dedicated to Chief Webber and his family including his wife, children,
mother and father and siblings, who were invited to the meeting and each
presented with a copy of the report. Chairman, Bill Boland, thanked the
family for sharing Billy Webber with the town. He was a remarkable person.
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MT.
REDOUBT: Alaska's Mt. Redoubt volcano has erupted at least 19 times since
March 22nd, and several of the most powerful blasts have spewed clouds of
ash and sulfurous gas into the lower stratosphere. The last time an Alaskan
volcano blew its top (Kasatochi in August 2008), similar clouds caused
fantastic sunsets around the Northern Hemisphere. Today's edition of
Spaceweather.com features satellite maps of Mt. Redoubt's sulfur dioxide
emissions. Using these maps, we can track the volcanic clouds as they drift
around the globe and be alert for unusual sunsets and other phenomena when
they pass nearby. Visit 
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