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Archived Page 206
May 1,
2011 - May 7, 2011 |
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Pot of Gold
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May 6, 2011 A rainbow hits the air in Northborough on route 290 near
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Fly In
May 6, 2011 - A male bluebird approaches a natural nest in the woods to
feed the young'ns. |
Sponsored by
UMass Extension,
MDAR, USDA
Agricultural
Marketing
Services, Bay
State Organic
Certifiers
Friday May
20th,
8:30-5:00pm
- University of
Massachusetts
Collaborative
Services
Facility,
Berkshire Room,
333 South
Street,
Shrewsbury, MA
01545-4169
This day long
program will
focus on
developing a
farm food safety
plan, a review
of risk
assessment, and
incorporating
the USDA GAP &
GHP (Good
Handling
Practices) audit
into the farm
food safety
plan. Worker
training, water,
manure, compost
management,
packinghouse
sanitation, pest
control and
traceability
will also be
discussed. The
key presenters
for the training
are Dr. Richard
Bonanno, Ph.D.
UMass Extension
Educator and Ken
Petersen, USDA
Agricultural
Marketing
Services, Fresh
Products Branch.
Preregistration
required. Space
is limited. The
cost is $50.00
for the first
registration.
Cost for
additional
employees is
$10.00 each
which includes
the
presentation,
pesticide
credit,
refreshments,
but not the GAP
manual. Send the
check payable to
“UMass” to
Doreen York,
Agriculture &
Landscape
Program, 210
Bowditch Hall,
201 Natural
Resources Rd.,
University of
Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA
01003. If you
have questions,
please contact
Doreen at
413-545-2254 or
email at
dyork@umext.umass.edu.
Note that we
cannot accept
cash payments.
No walk-in
registrations
will be
accepted.
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 The
Governor has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to half
staff on Saturday, May 7th from sunrise
to sunset in honor of Major David L. Brodeur who died in Afghanistan.
From the Governor’s
Office:
Please be advised
that Governor Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the
Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from
sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in honor of Major David
L. Brodeur of Auburn, Massachusetts who died in Afghanistan on April 27,
2011.
This gubernatorial
order applies to:
1. The main or
administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth,
e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned
or state-controlled buildings
3. All state
military installations
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Please Vote On Monday May 9
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Please take a moment to read
my Bio and Platform below. I
appreciate your
consideration when you vote
on Monday.
I have signs available for
anyone who sends me their
address.
I also need some volunteers
to work the polls and greet
voters on my behalf on
Monday. Please let me know
if you can help.
Jeff
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Jeffrey Rosenberg for
Selectman - Bio and Platform
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As the election approaches I
wanted to take this opportunity
to introduce myself and my
platform to the residents of
Southborough. I am Jeffrey
Rosenberg, 44 years old, a
father, a husband, a volunteer,
a civic leader, a businessman,
and an educator.
My wife and I have a family of
four children ages 9 - 15. Our
home is an open place of
discussion, education and family
values. You will see us at
school functions, sports, town
events or just playing in the
back yard. We make family our
number one priority whether it's
a trip in the RV to new places
or a quiet meal at home; family
is where community starts. I
value family in all that I do.
As a volunteer you will find me
working hard on the Southborough
CERT / MRC team, providing First
Aid, directing traffic,
responding to community events
as well as disasters. I am a
licensed EMT, a member of the
Cert Executive Board and most
recently the head of CERT and
MRC of Southborough Inc. a 501c3
corporation to support CERT/MRC
and the community. I also,
through the Masons and with my
Masonic Lodge, raise money for
children and other worthy
causes. I have been Master of
Norfolk Lodge in Needham. Giving
my time freely to my neighbors
and community is a core value.
As a Civic leader I have
testified before our state
legislature and assisted in
drafting, proposing, passing or
defeating bills. As stated above
I volunteer my time to the town.
I work on campaigns and
elections on a regular basis and
believe as Justice Robert H.
Jackson stated "It is not the
function of our government to
keep the citizen from falling
into error; it is the function
of the citizen to keep the
government from falling into
error." And as such you find me
here running for Selectman.
As a business man I put my
education to work. I hold a BA
in Communications from Curry
College with a minor in Politics
and History. I run two companies
in town Modulation Magic Inc, a
broadcast engineering firm and
with my wife Kelly, Every Body
Balance Inc, a Pilates and Yoga
studio. I have brought jobs to
town and provide unrivalled
quality and reputation in the
services provided by both
businesses. I believe in the
success that hard work brings.
As an educator, I train and help
young men and women as a mentor
by teaching them skills in
business and broadcast
engineering. Through providing
internships and speaking at
colleges and events I share my
skills with others. As a dad I
also consider myself an educator
whether it's helping with
homework, or teaching the
children the skills of life. I
value education as our youth are
the future.
These core values: family,
community, volunteerism, civic
duty, hard work, and education
are a gift of our freedom and
make America great. I believe
Southborough is an example of
the greatness this country has
to offer, but we need some work.
If elected my goal will be to
build community from young to
old and to encourage and reward
those who help their town and
neighbors. I will help by
leading the way, in showing the
town and its government how to
be more accepting of the
volunteerism that is available
to accomplish many tasks.
Southborough is a truly American
town and Americans like to
volunteer. There is much to do
in our community and the people
of the town are ready to
volunteer; we just need to make
them aware of the needs.
Volunteerism is a modern day
call to arms!
Strong support of our Schools,
Fire Department, Police
Department, and town services is
key to creating a balance of all
the services the town needs to
provide for all of its citizens
from young to old. These things
cost money and lots of it. In a
simple term, it is one big
budget and this is the most
important issue facing our town.
We cannot continue to raise
taxes. It is counterproductive
and hurts our community. If we
raise taxes to keep up with the
spending some residents will
lose their homes, new homes will
not be built for fear of taxes,
and new residents will look to
other towns where the cost of
home ownership is lower.
Businesses will not fill our
vacant spaces as taxes drive up
the rent. Higher taxes bring in
lower revenues, and
indiscriminate spending does not
make things better. There is a
solution.
I firmly believe we can provide
the very best in all town
services from education to the
Council on Aging center, from
open space to beautiful stone
wall lined roads, and a robust
reserves fund for a rainy day
with lower future taxes. I will
advocate for a plan that has
historically worked for our
country to be developed and
applied to our community. It is
called supply side economics. It
was applied by President Warren
Harding who brought the country
out of the 1920 - 1921 recession
and into the roaring twenties
when our economy boomed. Taxes
were lowered but tax revenue
went up and we became the
richest nation in the world. It
was applied again by President
John F. Kennedy in the "revenue
act of 1964"; it passed 3 months
after his death and revived the
early sixties sluggish economy.
Most recently supply side
economics was applied by
President Ronald Reagan in the
eighties. "Reagnomics" is our
greatest example and the one
that shows also what not to do.
Reagan was greatly successful in
raising revenue by lowering
taxes. The hoppers became flush
with money but congress out
spent the growth.
We learned that money left in
the hands of tax payers through
lower taxes has been spent in
our economy. It gets invested in
to businesses and goods. This is
shown by the Laffer curve and
the examples mentioned above
that lower taxes can increase
tax revenue as the economy
expands. For example, if the tax
rate is lower there will be more
dollars spent to collect taxes
on, so reserves can be built.
The caveat is that we cannot
spend beyond our growth.
Southborough, how does this
apply to you? We need to examine
and audit all capital, buildings
and budgets in order to identify
the items and services that can
be reduced from excess or those
that are frivolous so they can
be cut and removed. To regain
capital funds by the sale of
items not needed. This is a
precise surgical operation to
ensure services are maintained
to the residents and our
community will not suffer. Place
the found funds to those budgets
most in need and then to
reserves.
To set the budgets back to zero
and reboot the system, this will
make each department take a
close look at what they need and
todays actual cost for those
services and items. Our historic
method of looking for more than
last year must stop. Just
because an item is in the budget
year after year it does not mean
we need it or that it cost more.
A new fresh look will realize
savings.
Expanding the tax base shifts
the tax responsibility off the
current residents. Actively
looking for businesses to move
into town and fill the many
empty existing buildings. Full
buildings mean higher values and
higher tax revenue. These
businesses will bring jobs and
people who may want to live in
our community. New members to
our community will buy houses
thus raises our real-estate
values and
occupies the homes that are
empty or foreclosed. This
creates new housing starts and
construction jobs and as a
matter of course expands the tax
base. These businesses bring
equipment, some that is excise
taxed with the revenues going to
the town. The employees shop in
stores and eat in our
restaurants and contribute to
the wellbeing of our existing
town businesses.
As the tax base expands, and our
spending is executed carefully,
we will be able to build our
reserves. Once those reserves
are flush we can expand services
and LOWER TAXES. As I stated
before lowering taxes will leave
the funds to be spent with our
expanded tax base the new
businesses, allowing further
growth. Historically as shown
when taxes go down, tax revenue
goes up. If real-estate tax goes
down more homes will be bough,
built or renovated. We will
become a more affordable town to
live-in. If commercial taxes go
down the buildings in town will
have lower rent and become
fuller with even more new
businesses attracted by our
community's fair prices and
citizens who will use their
services and products. Bringing
more jobs, more growth, and high
tax revenues to the town.
Resulting in more reserves in
the town funds and the ability
to provide the best of
everything if carefully chosen
and funds spent wisely. It is
common sense.
This cycle of spending more and
getting less will be stopped by
my plan and we can be a shining
example of what Southborough
ingenuity can accomplish.
I promise in return for your
vote, I will do my best to
accomplish these goals and my
only responsibility will be to
the true seat of power as
granted by the Constitution of
the United States "we the
people", yes you the voters. It
is your privilege when you grant
your freedoms and rights on loan
to a government, to revoke those
rights and elect new blood to
take care of this gift. We do
not want to be a community
enslaved to taxes.
I have sought no endorsements
other than that of the voters. I
have spent only, my own funds in
running for office and not asked
for donations. I want to stand
with you the voters the members
of our community, beholden to no
one else. A vote for me is a
vote for our community's future,
the other vote just take a look
at some who endorsed him, it is
more of the same they are the
ones who put us in this
position. Suggesting commercial
development of unused land
instead of filling what we have
is more of the same. He suggests
limited taxation that's not
lower taxes! We need to break
the cycle. Southborough being
exceptional in our town, our
schools and in our finances is
in reach. Let us all strive for
exceptionally in everything we
do.
I sincerely appreciate your
support and vote,
Jeffrey D Rosenberg
Candidate for Selectman |
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The Woodville Rod and Gun Club on
Rte 135 in Hopkinton is having a Meat Shoot and Meat Raffle on Sunday,
May 22 at 4:00 p.m. Bring the family and friends. This is a fun event
so count on excitement.
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The 2011
Oriole Season is Here!
The time has come when migratory birds are
returning north. And while we are excited to greet
many of our old friends, we continue to be
especially interested in Baltimore Orioles.
As you may know, for the past five years, we have
been keeping a close eye on this spectacular
species, tracking what appears to be a gradual
decline.
More than 1,500 people have sent over 14,000
reports of orioles, giving us a great baseline to
continue our studies. This data will form the
foundation for future conservation efforts to ensure
that this beautiful songbird will be a permanent
part of the New England landscape. We are now in
Phase II of the project and continue to need your
help.
Get Involved
You can become one of our citizen scientists by
helping to document the presence of Baltimore
Orioles in your neighborhood or community.
You don't need to have any birding experience to
participate. Just look for an oriole from now
through July. The best evidence is an active nest;
however, the presence of singing males and/or adult
females during the breeding season is also of great
interest.
If you have spotted an oriole (and especially an
oriole nest), tell us about it with our easy
online reporting tool. And please keep the
wonderful oriole anecdotes coming. Just send an
e-mail to the
Oriole Project Coordinator. We get hundreds of
these and read them all!
Enjoy the spring while helping to protect
Massachusetts birdlife.
Thanks! We couldn't do it without you!
 Mass
Audubon
208 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-9500 / 800-AUDUBON
www.massaudubon.org |
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
 May 6, 2011 - Southborough girls JV Lacrosse take on Nashoba.
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May 6, 2011 - ARHS girls lacrosse varsity took on Nashoba winning their
competition.
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Volleyball
Camps
Gary Patch
Gary has coached his
team to finish the top 5
in New England every
year. His teams have
also won the Mizuno
Winterfest and the Great
NorEaster Tournaments.
He is a High School
Coach, College Coach,
and a Junior Olympic
Volleyball Coach.
Each camp is $155/pp
Initial
Volleyball Camp
Grades 6 and up
July 11-15
5-8pm
Algonquin High School
Varsity Camp
Grades 9 and up
July 18-22
5-8pm
Algonquin High School
Setter/Defence
Camp
Grades 9 and up
July 25-29
5-8pm
Algonquin High School
Advanced Camp
Grades 9 and up
August 1-5
5-8pm
Algonquin High School
For more information
visit
http://www.southboroughrecreation.com
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ARHS Sports
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Sat 5/7 - Sun 5/8
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Monday 5/9
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Tuesday 5/10
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Wednesday 5/11
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AVRTHS Sports
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Sat 5/7 - Sun 5/8
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Monday 5/9
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Tuesday 5/10
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Wednesday 5/11
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Going Fast
May 5, 2011 - The Magnolia tree at the Southborough Community House made
a quick and fast appearance this week. |
 The
Post Office will be holding their Annual Food Drive on May 14th. The
Southborough Food Pantry is in need of detergent, paper towels, toilet
paper, dish soap, granola bars, snacks and crackers. Please consider
these items when you put you bag out for the wonderful Postal Employees
to pick up during their deliveries.
We have plenty of pasta, sauce,
peanut butter, jelly, tuna and soup in stock.
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PLEASE HELP FEED PETS OF FAMILIES IN NEED
GIRL SCOUT TROOP
72773
We are collecting pet food (canned or dry) for dogs and
cats as well as kitty litter for distribution through the Southborough Food
Pantry
Our troop has undertaken this
project to earn our
Girl Scout Bronze Award
Pet Food Pantry collection bins are located
at the Southborough library and the police station, or donations may be put
in any of the food pantry collection bins at town churches
Bins will be emptied regularly and the
donations will be available for distribution to those pet owners in need of
assistance.
Thank you for your contributions!
If you are in need of pet food, please
call the
Southborough Food Pantry at
(508)485-4847
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Cribbage
May 5, 2011 - Seniors gathered last Saturday to enjoy a game
of cribbage in the newly remodeled room at the Cordaville Senior Center. |
 Assabet
Valley Mastersingers will focus on “A British Perspective” in the
concert scheduled for 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 7th at Evangelical
Congregational Church, West Main Street (Route 30) and Church Street,
Westborough. Poetry infuses all of the three widely
different selections on the program. Henry Purcell’s Come Ye Sons of
Art is a celebratory Birthday Ode for Queen Mary written in 1694.
Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice (1946) is a more solemn voicing of
love and death by Gerald Finzi. Finally, Benjamin Britten’s delightful
and exuberant Rejoice in the Lamb (1943) proclaims the unique
ways that each creature worships God.
Artistic Director Robert Eaton will lead
the ensemble, accompanied by organist Brett Maguire. The four vocal
soloists will be soprano Patrice Tiedemann, mezzo Jacque Wilson, tenor
Stanley Wilson, and baritone Steven Small.
The location is accessible to the physically
challenged. Assistive listening systems, courtesy of Crossroads
Community Foundation, are available at all concerts for use by hearing
impaired audience members. Large print programs will be offered to those
desiring enhanced readability.
Concert tickets may be purchased
at Robinson Music Company, Westborough; Shattuck Pharmacy, Northborough;
Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury; English Garden Florist,
Southborough; Arts Alliance, Hudson; and Joy-Den Jewelers and Main
Street Café in Marlborough. Advance sale tickets are discounted $1
(one) from the regular price of $18 (eighteen) and $15 (fifteen) for
students and senior citizens.
For further information please
call (978) 562-9838 or reference www.avmsingers.org. Partial funding for
the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, a non-profit organization, has been
provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through local Arts
Councils.
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National Train Day—Arriving this Saturday to
over 200 locations around the country
Join us on May 7 for the 4th annual National
Train Day. Signature events will take place
at stations in Washington, DC, Philadelphia,
Los Angeles and Chicago. Don't miss your
chance to see model trains, tour private and
Amtrak®
train cars, explore interactive and
educational exhibits, enjoy live
entertainment and much more.
Plus, this year also marks the 40th
Anniversary of Amtrak. Come take a journey
through four decades of Amtrak history and
learn about the future of passenger rail, or
bring the children to the AmtraKids Depot
for fun arts and crafts and a big birthday
celebration.
Not near one of major events? Hundreds more
will take place in communities nationwide.
For more information about attractions,
promotions and other events across the
country, visit
NationalTrainDay.com or find National
Train Day on
Facebook and
Twitter.
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Boston Amtrak South Station
2 South Staion
Boston, MA 02210
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
11:00 a.m.
End Time:
2:00 p.m.
Event Description:
Come to Boston's South Station and enjoy National Train Day! Activities
include live music, South Station Historic Tours, Acela Express tours, Trail
and Rails information, railroad exhibitors and more.
National Train Day Bike Ride - North Station
100 Legends Way
Boston, MA 02114
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
9:45 a.m.
End Time:
5:00 p.m.
Event Description:
Join members of MassBike at 9:45 a.m. at North Station for a ride to
celebrate National Train Day 2011! We will start our day on commuter train
1105 that departs at 10:15 a.m. and head to Beverly Farms. Check out the
entire route on our website. Hybrid bikes recommended, but road bikes are
OK. Helmets required. Steady rain cancels.
Website:
visit
Wachusett Model Railroad Club
370 Main Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
10:05 a.m.
End Time:
3:05 p.m.
Event Description:
Bring family and friends to celebrate National Train Day with us! Drop in
and see our HO scale modular layout.
Website:
visit
Steaming Tender Restaurant
28 Depot Street
Palmer, MA 01069
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
10:05 a.m.
End Time:
2:00 p.m.
Event Description:
Come join the fun and celebrate National Train Day with Operation Lifesaver!
Refreshments will be provided.
Website:
visit
Bright School
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02154
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
10:00 a.m.
End Time:
4:00 p.m.
Event Description:
Celebrate National Train Day with the Sons of Liberty District at the
“Spring Training” - Model Train Event. There will be several operating
model/toy train layouts as well as static displays about railroading and
rail safety. Timetables from Amtrak and the MBTA Commuter Rail will be
available.
West Barnstable Train Station
2469 Meetinghouse Way, Route 149
West Barnstable, MA 02668
Event Date:
5/7/2011
Start Time:
10:00 a.m.
End Time:
3:00 p.m.
Event Description:
The West Barnstable Train Station and Museum is hosting an open house to
celebrate National Train Day. Meet the Cape Cod Chapter NRHS members, our
Station Master and Officers and Directors, tour the depot, climb inside the
cab of a locomotive on display trackside, see the museum’s historical train
exhibits and artifacts, learn safety around the tracks with Operation
Lifesaver, and the history of the Cape Cod rails.
Website:
visit
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It
has come to our
attention that people
viewing activities on
our registration website
think programs are full
or not being offered
because the
activity doesn't show up
when you search.
The
reason some activities
are not showing up is
due to the location. We
have taken out the
location option so that
you will now be able to
see all programs
offered.
Please go back and
revisit to check
activities that you are
interested in.
Feel free
to call the office
anytime if you need
assistance |
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
May 5, 2011 - ARHS took on Wachusett for a win earlier this week.
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May 5, 2011 - ARHS Varsity softball goes up against Leominster.
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May 5, 2011 - The Varsity ARHS girls Lacrosse took on St. Peter Marian
earlier this week.
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Doreen Ferguson, Director
Southborough Recreation
Southborough Recreation |
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Southborough CERT/MRC is looking for
people that are able to donate a few
hours to a great event.
The details are as follows:
Friday May 20th, 4pm - 11pm for
the New Balance Reach The Beach
Massachusetts 200 mile Relay Race.
We need volunteers to assist
with the flow of vehicles and relay
runners at this event. To register to
volunteer please go to
www.ma.rtbrelay.com and
under the "Volunteer" section, click on
"Individual Sign Up". Once there locate
the 'Southborough CERT/MRC' in that drop
down menu and individually register
under our group. THIS IS A NEW EVENT FOR
US THIS YEAR and if you have any
questions before you agree to help with
this event please email or call me and I
will answer any questions you might
have.
In the following links you will find
some details about the event itself and
what they are looking for volunteers to
do.
Race
Details-The Basics:
http://ma.rtbrelay.com/race.php
Basic
Course Description:
http://ma.rtbrelay.com/course.php
Volunteer
General Information:
http://ma.rtbrelay.com/volunteer.php
I will forward additional information
as the date get closer.
Your help is greatly appreciated !!
Sherri
A. Lajeunesse,
CMA; NREMT
Southborough CERT/MRC Assistant
Coordinator/Events Manager
(508) 404-5062
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Recovery Connection
Hey Everyone,
At our next community meeting, which will be held on Wednesday May 11 @
2:30pm Susan Moriarty, from Metrowest Meds (a prescription drug assistance
program) will be conducting a 10 minute presentation about their services.
If you are interested in attending or learning more about this program
please be at the community meeting. Hope to see everyone there.
Have a Great Day!
-The Recovery Connection Staff and Members
Hey Everyone,
At our next communtiy meeting, which will be Wednesday May 11 @ 2:30pm IHR
(Institute for Health and Recovery) Parenting Services will be providing
information about having a weekly Parenting Program here at The Recovery
Connection.
This is a great opportunity for everyone here at the center. If you are
interested please be at the community meeting to gain valuable information
and to take part.
Have A Great Day!
-The Recovery Connection Staff and Members
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Essential E-news
May
2011
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In the News... |
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"Unthinkable" -- CNN
Larry King special on Alzheimer's ....
see the clips. Click. |
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Limited Spaces Still Available: May
11th |
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 Map
Through the Maze Professionals'
Conference
Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA
May 11, 2011
"Map" is the place for professionals
to learn current and cutting-edge
approaches to treatment and
care. Sessions also include engaging
the spirituality, creativity, and
individuality of persons with
dementia. Keynote: Reverend
Kathleen Rusnak, PhD, author
and speaker on death and dying and
the spiritual issues of Alzheimer's
disease. Map offers three breakout
sessions, with 40 topics to choose
from, and an Exhibitor's Fair and
Poster Session. To reserve your
space, click on the maze above.
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Harvard Dementia Conference June 1-3rd |
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Harvard Medical School will present
experts from across the U.S. at a
Dementia Conference for clinical
professionals, June 1-3, co-sponsored by
the Alzheimer's Association. This
multi-disciplinary conference is
designed for physicians, nurses,
psychologists, social workers, research
scientists and other health
professionals involved in the diagnosis,
management and investigation
of dementia. Click
for detailed information and to
register. |
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September - October, 2011
The end of Alzheimer's starts here.
Mark your calendar for the 2011
Alzheimer's Association Walk
to End Alzheimer's. With
your help, we can raise awareness
and funds for Alzheimer research,
care and support. We are an
unstoppable force in the fight
against Alzheimer's. Start or join a
team today. Click on the bead or
call 617.393.2050. Earn a
purple Pandora style bead: just
register online and raise $50 by May
31st.
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Carnevale for a Cause
May 18 |
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There are
still great seats for May 18
Carnevale for a Cause, our 12th
Annual Night at the Pops, at Boston
Symphony Hall. Fox 25 meteorologist AJ
Burnett will emcee. Sumptious 5:30 p.m.
cocktail buffet followed by 8 p.m.
performance of "Mardi Gras in May,"
conducted by Keith Lockhart and
featuring the Dukes of Dixieland. For
more information, click on the festival
mask! |
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Caregiving Starts with Communication |
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Strategies for more effective
communication can make conversations,
activities and daily tasks more
successful and help the person you are
caring for remain active and engaged.
This informative workshop also addresses
helpful ways to respond to difficult
questions or behaviors. Specifically
designed with family caregivers in mind.
No professional caregivers please! For
locations and information call
617.868.6718 or
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Learn Triggers for Difficult Behaviors |
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Monday, May 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM,
Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal
Street, Watertown, MA
Understanding Dementia and Behavior
teaches that the first step to
responding to difficult behaviors is
understanding where the behavior is
coming from. Once triggers for difficult
behaviors are identified, we can
implement strategies and techniques to
reduce anxiety and frustration for the
person with dementia. This session is
for family caregivers (no professional
caregivers please!). Call 800.272.3900
to register or for more information or
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What Do You Tell Children? |
Living with or caring for someone
with Alzheimer's disease or a
related dementia has an impact on
everyone involved. This may be
especially true for young children
observing changes in a family member
due to the progression of the
disease, and is most difficult for
children living with a parent who
has dementia.
Read more. |
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Meet Volunteer Emily Shumsky |
Hometown: Newton,
MA
Why did you become a volunteer?
I want to continue my previous work in
the public policy and advocacy field
while I am raising my young children.
Also, I enjoy advocating for and working
with elders and other people who need
health and social services. I like
helping people. I am a former home care
"companion" and I worked with a woman
with Alzheimer's disease who became
progressively worse and a man who lost
his wife to the disease. My husband's
grandmother had dementia and it really
made it difficult for her daughters and
son in-law to care for her.
What do you do?
I assist the Manager of Advocacy and
Community Relations with public policy
events, meetings and research on various
policies (laws mostly) and social or
health programs that the Alzheimer's
Association is supporting.
We hope to see effective research, human
services and health policies put into
place to help people with Alzheimer's
disease and their families.
We advocate for the chapter's
Massachusetts and federal public policy
agendas, including needed funding for
these services.
What do you like best?
The people who work and volunteer here
are extremely dedicated to their work.
That makes me want to join in. I enjoy
meeting new people and I enjoy helping
others. I believe we are making a
difference in the state and federal
government's (and the public's)
perception of Alzheimer's disease-and
hopefully its place on their priority
lists.
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See who else is part of the community
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Know the Signs! |
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Knowing the
10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer's can
help determine if it's important to
speak to your doctor and get a diagnosis
for yourself or someone you care
about. Join us to learn the "10 Signs"
because early detection matters! Click for
a complete schedule. |
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Looking for the right program to help
you? |
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CLICK for Programs
Informative, educational, practical. Our
experts can help you. |
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Volunteers Needed! |
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Reach the Beach Relay Adventurous
volunteers needed!
We
are looking for volunteers to
support our relay runners on Friday,
May 20 - Saturday, May 21 in Easton,
MA. For details and to register,
contact
Michelle Gonzalez at
617.393.2047.
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Memory Ride, for the Whole Family |
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Coming July 23rd!
Click, learn more, sign up!
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Dunkin' Donates! |
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Enjoy a cool drink and do good! Buy
a medium iced coffee & Dunkin'
donates to the Alzheimer cause!
At these Dunkin' locations only:
5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
7:00AM - 11:00AM
928 Plain St., Marshfield
614 Main St., Falmouth
134 Samoset St, Plymouth
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A Special Event |
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Illuminating Hope
A Candlelight Tribute Rally
Marshfield, MA
Thursday, May 12th
7:00-8:00 PM
Click on the photo to learn more. |
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Take a Swing at Alzheimer's! |
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Monday, June 6
Ipswich, MA
Our Annual
NAI Hunneman
Make the Link
Golf Tournament at
with Martini Mixer and Fabulous
Auction.
Spend at great day for a great
cause!
Click! |
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Meet Me at the Movies |
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Coolidge Theater
Tuesday, May 24th
Brookline, MA
Find Out More. |
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Your Legacy |
What's important to you?
Click!
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Our Vision: a world without Alzheimer's
disease.
311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
regional offices:
Raynham, Springfield and Worcester, MA
and Bedford and Lebanon, NH
617.868.6718 MA | 603.606.6590 NH |
800.272.3900 24/7 Helpline
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New
Hampshire Chapter
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
May 3, 2011 - ARHS varsity baseball takes on Leominster.
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May 3, 2011 - Play ball.
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May 3, 2011 - Lacrosse players ARHS vs St. Peter Marian.
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Opening Day
May 1, 2011 - The District 12 State Champions from Southborough tossed
out the day's first pitch. Many more photos will be put on the web
later this week. |
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Clean Up Day
Members of SOLF pick up trash on the highly visible Templemen lot near
the Route 85 and MA pike bridge. Below photos show the streets people
were assigned to and Troop 92 working their way down Newton Street.
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Space
Weather News for April 30, 2011
http://spaceweather.com
GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during
the early hours of April 30th, sparking a G1-class geomagnetic storm.
Northern Lights descended as far south as Michigan in the United States.
High-latitude sky watchers should remain alert for auroras (http://spaceweatherphone.com)
tonight as the solar wind continues to blow. Photos of the April 30th
display are highlighted on today's edition of
http://SpaceWeather.com.
TRACK THE SPACE SHUTTLE: Space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to lift off
from the Kennedy Space Center on Monday, May 2nd, on a two-week mission to
the International Space Station. The shuttle and station will make many
visible passes over Europe and North America during the mission--the trick
is knowing when to look. You can turn your cell phone into a field tested
shuttle tracker by downloading our Simple Flybys app. Details at
http://simpleflybys.com
You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of
Spaceweather.com.
New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at
http://spaceweather.com/services/ .
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Richard T. Dick Goldrick, 80, of Southborough, died Thursday, April 28,
2011, at the Eliot House in Natick. He was the husband of 58 years to Irene
J. (Yoska) Goldrick of Southborough. Born in Framingham, he was the son of
the late Henry T. and Mildred (Morgan) Goldrick. During the
Korean War,
he served in the U.S. Marines as a corporal. Mr. Goldrick worked as an
operating engineer, Local #4, for several construction companies, mostly
with Carter Pile Driving in Natick. He loved the garden and was an avid
Patriots and Bruins fan. Besides his wife Irene, he is survived by his
children, Richard P. Goldrick of Framingham, and Jayne A. Femia and her
husband, Paul, of Ashland. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Goldrick
and his wife, Claire, of Natick; and a sister, Phyllis Lee of Plymouth; and
many nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of
visitation on Wednesday, May 4, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Norton Funeral Home
(www.nortonfuneralhome.com),
53 Beech St. (corner of Union Avenue), Framingham, followed by his funeral
Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Church, Boston Road (Rte. 30), Southborough.
Burial will take place at a later date in the family lot in St. Stephen
Cemetery, Framingham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be
made to the
Alzheimer's Association
, 311Arsenal Road, Watertown, MA 02472.
Edna E. (Jewers)
Ward, 76, of Southborough, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday
morning, April 28, 2011. She was the wife of the late Bobby R. Ward, who
passed away in 1978. Mrs. Ward was a devoted mother and after she raised her
five children, she worked for Crandall Hicks Company of Southborough as an
office manager for over 20 years. Edna took pleasure in traveling and
gardening. She was an artist and enjoyed painting. Ednas greatest joy was
spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Ward was also a member of St. Matthew Church of Southborough. She is
survived by her children, Diane Cahill of Newport News, Va.; Robert Ward and
his wife Mary of Albuquerque, N.M.; Mari A. Roy and her husband John of
Charlton; John Ward and his wife Claire of Southborough; David Ward of
Rifle, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is pre
deceased by her sister Mary Marshall. A wake was held on Sunday, May 1, from
2-5 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough, (Morrisfuneralparlor.com).
A funeral Mass was held on Monday, May 2, at 10 a.m., at St. Matthew Church,
Highland St. Southborough. Memorial contributions maybe sent in her memory
to the United Way of Central MA, 484 Main St. Worcester, MA 01605. |
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Join Host Dayna Hilton and
her fire safety dogs as they share fun and educational ways to stay safe on
Sparkles' Safety Spot! During this live stream we will be sharing the
importance for children to tell a grown-up of they find matches or lighters.
Don’t miss out on free downloadable safety materials after each safety spot.
Sponsored by First Alert and the
Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.
7-7:30 P.M. CST |
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Southborough meetings
May 2, to May 6, , 2010
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| Youth Commission -
Agenda |
May 3 |
7:15 PM |
Fayville Village Hall, 42
Central Street |
| Assabet Valley Regional
Vocational High School Committee -
Agenda |
May 4 |
7:00 PM |
Music Room, Assabet Valley
Vocational High School, 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro |
| Council on Aging -
Agenda |
May 4 |
7:00 PM |
McAuliffe Hearing Room, Town
House |
| Zoning Advisory Committee -
Agenda |
May 4 |
7:00 PM |
McAuliffe Hearing Room, Town
House |
| Conservation Commission -
Agenda |
May 5 |
7:30 PM |
McAuliffe Hearing Room, Town
House |
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Tuesday 3 |
Wednesday 4 |
Thursday 5 |
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Southborough
Library website: Click here
Are you a business owner in Southborough? Do you
telecommute from a home office in Southborough?
Please join us for an evening at the Library to
share ideas about how the Library can better
serve the Southborough business community. Learn
about what the library has for the business
community and brainstorm with Library Director
Jane Cain and Business Consultant Erika Alvarez.
Refreshments will be served.
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Senior
Center Activities
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8:30 Health clinic |
9:30 Tai Chi
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8:30 am Health clinic |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
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open 9:00 AM |
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9:00 Yoga |
10:00 Bocce |
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9:30 Cribbage |
10:00 Bocce |
9:30 Pool |
12:00 Pitch |
9:30 Painting class |
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11:00 Senior Singers |
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12:00 Blue Plate special |
12 Ping Pong |
10 AM
Creative Writers |
12:00 PM Bridge |
10:00 AM Canasta |
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12 Pitch
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2:00 Fitness |
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2:00 Fitness |
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Click here for
the Senior Center Website
Support Our Senior Centers:
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers
Bumper Sticker"
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Sports and Recreation
ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight
www.thawkspix.com |
May 1, 2011 - Algonquin was 1st in the 4x100 Shuttle Hurdle and were out for
more in other contests.
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May 1, 2011 - ARHS Girls Lacrosse JV won their game against Weston .
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May 1, 2011 - Varsity won 10-9 Saturday against Weston.
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 May 1, 2011 - Algonquin lost to Portland 34-0 in their second Rugby showing. |
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