One winner of the 2011 Holiday Lights contest.

Sean Walsh picks up his Dunkin Donuts gift card. Thanks to all who made this a great event.  $185.00 will be donated to the Southborough food bank.  Get ready for next year's Southborough News Holiday Lights Contest. The biggest winner is the Southborough Food Pantry.

Pete's Historical Corner:

Lifelong Resident Pete has sent another interesting photo of old Southborough.

Foundation for MetroWest Gives $55K to 37 Food Pantries

January 23, 2012 — Foundation for MetroWest recently announced that it has distributed $55,000 in grants to 37 food pantries throughout the region to provide needed winter assistance to MetroWest families.

“Food pantries and service organizations from around Massachusetts continue to face unprecedented challenges,” said Judith Salerno, executive director of Foundation for MetroWest. “The MetroWest region is no different and we are proud that we have been able to support area food pantries as they work to fulfill the growing number of requests by families to help put a balanced meal on their tables.”

MetroWest is loosely bounded by Routes 128 and 495 on the east and west, Route 2 on the north, and Route 109 on the south.

Receiving grants were the following:

·         A Place to Turn, Natick – $3,500.00

·         Acton Food Pantry of Community Supper, Inc., Acton – $1,500.00

·         Ashland Emergency Fund, Ashland – $2,000.00

·         Celebration International Church Food Pantry, Wayland – $1500.00

·         City of Marlborough Heat & Eat Program, Marlborough – $2,000.00

·         Curtis Family Diner, Framingham – $1,000.00

·         Daily Bread Food Pantry, Milford – $2,000.00

·         Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham – $1,000.00

·         Grandma's Pantry, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Holliston Pantry Shelf, Holliston – $1,000.00

·         Hope Worldwide, Framingham – $1,500.00

·         Hudson Community Food Pantry, Hudson – $3,000.00

·         JF & CS Family Table, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry, Lexington – $500.00

·         Lucy & Joe's Food Pantry for Frail Elders, Framingham – $1,000.00

·         Marlborough Community Cupboard, Marlborough – $1,000.00

·         Maynard Food Pantry, Maynard – $2,500.00

·         Medfield Food Cupboard, Medfield – $500.00

·         Medway Food Pantry/Housing Authority, Medway – $1,000.00

·         Medway Village Food Pantry, Medway – $1,000.00

·         Middlesex Human Service Agency - Bristol Lodge, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry, Millis – $1,000.00

·         Natick Service Council, Natick – $3,000.00

·         Needham Community Council, Needham – $1,000.00

·         Open Table - Concord, Concord – $2,500.00

·         Open Table - Maynard, Maynard – $1,000.00

·         Project Just Because , Hopkinton – $2,000.00

·         Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         Salvation Army Food Pantry Waltham, Waltham – $1,000.00

·         St. Bridget's Food Pantry, Framingham – $3,500.00

·         Stow Food Pantry, Stow – $1,500.00

·         Sudbury Community Food Pantry, Sudbury – $3,000.00

·         United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry, Southborough – $500.00

·         Walpole Community Food Pantry, Walpole – $1,000.00

·         Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley – $500.00

·         Westborough Food Pantry, Westborough – $1,000.00

·         Westwood Council on Aging, Westwood – $1,000.00

In 2011 the Foundation for MetroWest distributed approximately $600K throughout the region and has distributed more than $6.5 M since its inception in 1995.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

Last Day to Buy Tickets is January 31, 2012

Southborough Gardeners would like to thank the following local businesses for their contribution toward our annual wreath hanging tradition.  With your help, for our 27^th year, we were able to hang almost 100 wreaths.  We appreciate your support and wish you all the best in 2012.

Southborough House of Pizza

Knights of Columbus, Council 119

Kidsborough

Lamy Insurance Agency, Inc.

Wee Care of Little People

Southborough Dental Associates

Falconi Brothers, Inc.

Marlborough Savings Bank

Fabric Cleaners

Village Mane

William S. Drowne Insurance Agency, Inc.

Saxony II Barber Shop

Space Weather News for Jan. 24, 2012
http://spaceweather.com

CME IMPACT: As predicted by analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Jan. 24 at ~1500 UT (10 am EST).  A geomagnetic storm is brewing in the aftermath of the impact, but as this alert is being written it is too soon to say how weak or strong the storm might be.  High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras after local nightfall; the hours around local midnight are often best for seeing the Northern Lights.  Chances for a good display favor observers in northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Alaska, and possibly northern tier US states such as Maine, Wisconsin and Minnesota.  Check http://spaceweather.com for updates.

SPACE WEATHER ALERTS: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are in progress? Storm alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
 

   SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

  DAILY LOG

Tuesday 1/17/12

01:32 ASSisT POLICE OR OTHER AGENCY TURNPIKE RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF KANE

    A29  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

07:44 GOOD INTENT CALL MARLBORO RD 

    E22  LT PELTIER      FF AMENDOLA

    E23  FF FRANKS       FF SHANAHAN

09:06 EMS CALL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF FRANKS       FF MARTINS

10:00 PROPANE INSPECTION BURNETT RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT WINCHESTER ST 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

13:36 ILLEGAL BURN PINE HILL RD 

    C30 

15:02 ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PARKERVILLE RD 

    E22 

    T21 

Wednesday 1/18/12

09:55 PLAN REVIEW - COMMERCIAL TURNPIKE RD 

    C3   CAPT MAURO

14:00 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT OLD HARRY RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

14:30 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT LATISQUAMA RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

15:50 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE DETECTOR BARN LN 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

16:00 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL BOSTON RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

    T21  FF KANE         FF NAVAROLI

17:49 EMS CALL BLUEBERRY LN 

    A28  FF NAVAROLI     FF KANE

    C30  FF RICE

18:28 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD

    A29  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE

Thursday 1/19/12

00:49 M/A GIVEN CENTRAL ST  MIL

    C30  FF NAVAROLI

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF RICE         FF KANE

Friday 1/20/12

10:05 TRAINING - FIRE MAIN ST 

    HQ4  FF ASPESI       FF ROACH        FF WILLS

10:31 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL MARLBORO RD 

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

    T21  FF ROACH        FF WILLS

11:02 GOOD INTENT CALL LOVERS LN  and  LYNBROOK RD

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

19:54 EMS CALL JOHN MATTHEWS RD 

    A28  EMT GLECKEL     FF WILLS        FF ROACH

    C30  FF ASPESI

Saturday 1/21/12

12:03 HAZARDOUS CONDITION BOSTON RD 

    C30  CAPT MAURO

13:22 SMOKE DET. ACT.-NO FIRE, UNINT BREAKNECK HILL RD 

    T21  CAPT MAURO      FF NAVAROLI

14:18 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES 495 SOUTH, SOUTH OF SIMARANO DR

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

    E23  CAPT MAURO      FF NAVAROLI

16:49 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES FRUIT ST  HOP

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

20:16 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL MIDDLE RD 

    E22  FF ASPESI       FF MARTINS

    T21  CAPT MAURO      FF PIERCE

Sunday 1/22/12

19:17 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, OTHER PINE HILL DR 

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF WILLS        FF ROACH

    T21  FF NAVAROLI     FF STRONG

20:27 M/A GIVEN LINDEN ST BERLIN

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF NAVAROLI     FF ROACH        FF WILLS

    SC1  FF STRONG       EMT GLECKEL

Monday 1/23/12

10:00 SMOKE DETECTOR NEW CONSTRUCT MIDDLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

13:04 CO DETECTOR ACTIVATION, NO CO LEDGE HILL RD 

    A28  FF NEAL         FF STRONG

    E23  LT DANO         FF KANE

13:30 SMOKE DETECTOR, RESALE CORDAVILLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

Fri. 01/20/12:
0033 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road at Central Street. The vehicle had left the roadway, and landed in a ditch. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.
0412 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Willow Street business.
0542 hrs- A Ward Road resident reported that their Golden Retriever was lost. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and officers checked the area.
0718 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Parkerville Road near Skylar Drive. The vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree, but no injuries were reported from the scene.
0745 hrs- A motorist reported that the lights at Southville Road and Cordaville Road were not functioning. DPW and National Grid were notified and responded to the scene.
0854 hrs- Westborough Police notified Southborough Police that they had received a report of a white pick-up truck operating erratically, while heading west into Southborough on Turnpike Road. The reporting party stated the pick-up’s windshield was covered in snow, giving the driver a very limited view of the roadway. Officers responded to Turnpike Road, but the vehicle had left the area prior to their arrival.
0937 hrs- Officers attempted to serve a Restraining Order to a Turnpike Road resident.
1102 hrs- Officers responded with the SFD for a report of smoke in the area of Lover’s Lane.
1143 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
1213 hrs- Westborough Police advised that they had received a report of an erratic motorist leaving their town and heading into Southborough (via Turnpike Road). Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Advised that it was possible the vehicle had turned onto Route 495. Mass. State Police were notified of the report.
1314 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a large tree limb lying across power lines in front of Fay School on Main Street. Officers responded and advised dispatch to contact National Grid to respond to the scene.
1406 hrs- A resident of High Street reported a problem with vehicles speeding on the road. A log entry was made of the complaint, and High Street will be added to the department’s requested radar patrol list.
1524 hrs- Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Breakneck Hill Road. The vehicle had slid off the roadway, but no injuries were reported from the scene.
1621 hrs- A resident of Turnpike Road was served a Restraining Order by Southborough Police.
1835 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.
1846 hrs- Officer investigated an abandoned 911 call from St. Mark’s School grounds.
1901 hrs- A resident of Latisquama Road reported an attempted fraud through a Craigslist transaction. The responding officer took a report and the information has been forwarded to the Detective.
1954 hrs- A medical was reported at a John Matthews Road residence.
1956 hrs- Southborough Police was notified that there would be an attempted repossession of a vehicle from a Boston Road residence.
2329 hrs- Officers investigated a report of a leaking fire hydrant in front of a Turnpike Road business. The hydrant was located and the Water Department was notified.

Sat. 01/21/12:
0312 hrs- Holliston Police requested the assistance of Southborough Police in the investigation of a hit & run that had occurred in their town. A vehicle matching the description that belonged to a School Street resident was checked for possible damage. Responding officers reported that there was no damage to the vehicle. HPD was notified.
0528 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.
0651 hrs- DPW was called out to sand and salt the slippery roadways.
0751 hrs- Southborough officers assisted Framingham Police with a two car, motor vehicle accident that had occurred in their town at the town line (on Turnpike Road).
1307 hrs- Officers responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on Red Gate Lane. The owner of the vehicle was located, and the vehicle was removed from the road.
1418 hrs- Southborough officers responded with the Mass. State Police to 495 Southbound for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. State Police advised that they were all set once on scene.
2343 hrs- ARRESTED: Vinicius Zouain of Garden Road, Natick, MA. Mr. Zouain was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Speeding. A passenger in Mr. Zouain’s vehicle was placed into Protective Custody due to alcohol intoxication.

Sun. 01/22/12:
0859 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Jacobs Lane residence.
1054 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wildwood Drive residence.
1201 hrs- A Southborough Police officer, who was on a detail on Parmenter Road, reported a black SUV illegally passing other vehicles in the area. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
1203 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Carriage Hill Circle residence.
1243 hrs- A resident of Red Gate Lane reported a stray dog in the woods near their home. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
1728 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Sears Road residence.
1802 hrs- A resident of Clifford Road reported that a person in a silver, Volkswagon Bug had just tried to deliver them a pizza. The vehicle had left the scene prior to the responding officer’s arrival.
2255 hrs- ARRESTED: Samuel Shannon of Hardwick Road, Ashland, MA. Mr. Shannon was charged with Operating Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor, Marked Lanes Violations, and No License in Possession.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

Dear Friends,

The Southborough Firefighters will be conducting a telephone fundraising drive beginning the week of January 23^rd.  This effort enables us to provide financial assistance for charitable organizations and community activities.  It also allows us to give college scholarships to deserving students, and provides relief for sick and injured firefighters. 

Should you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, do not hesitate to call us at the fire station.  On behalf of the entire membership, please accept my sincerest thanks for your continued support. 

Sincerely,

Joseph E. Hubley

Joseph E. Hubley

President

Southborough Permanent Firefighters Association

IAFF Local 3129

Southborough Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts

Scout Sunday, Ecumenical Service

February 5, 2012 at 1:00pm

St. Matthew Church

Scout Sunday is a day to celebrate the founding of the Boy

Scouts of America and allow scouts to live out their Duty to

God, which they pledge each week. This is part of the core

values that strengthen youth character and their family

community in faith. In observance of this day all

Southborough Scouts are invited to attend this Ecumenical

Service which will be hosted by Father Flynn. Refreshments

will be served in the parish center immediately following the service.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

can contact Jim Sullivan at 774-217-9374.

David Wrin goes after an opponent. (Photos by Kat Wrin)

Algonquin Wrestling hosted a tri-meet on Saturday.  Driving through the snow to wrestle were Westfield and Lincoln-Sudbury.

 

Algonquin won the first match against Westfield with a score of 50-28.Winning by pins were Zach Marcoulier, Carter Guzzi, Kevin Schultz, Mike ryan, Albert Marsocci and James Officer.  Joe Cozzolino and Alex Mazzola won by major decision.  

 

In the second match, Lincoln -Sudbury defeated Algonquin with a score of 46 to 24.  Carter guzzi and Mike Ryan pinned their opponents while Zach Marcoulier and Albert Marsocci won by major decision.

 

Algonquin will travel to Hudson on Wednesday.

 

Albert Marsocci	Alex Mazzola	Carter Guzzi	James Officer
Joe Cozzolino	Kevin Schultz	Mike Ryan	Zach Marcoulier

Congratulations to Southborough's Korey Dropkin winner of a Bronze Medal

Team USA closes 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games with 10 medals

INNSBRUCK, Austria - The first Winter Youth Olympic Games drew to a close today following 10 days of competition between 1,059 athletes representing 70 nations. The Games, which featured 15 disciplines across all seven sports on the Olympic program, saw Team USA collect 10 medals, including three golds, three silvers and four bronzes.

While the 57 members of the 2012 U.S. Youth Olympic Team enjoyed athletic accomplishments, they also participated in a robust Culture & Education Program that fostered interaction between countries.

"Our hats go off to the Innsbruck 2012 Youth Olympic Games organizers," said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun. "Their thoughtful planning and execution allowed athletes from all over the world to come together to compete and grow. These Games provided a great launching pad to help propel our young athletes to the next level."

"I'm proud of our entire delegation," said Todd Allison, chef de mission for Team USA. "In addition to pouring their hearts out on the ice and snow, our athletes truly embraced the spirit of the Winter Youth Olympic Games and Olympism. They have been great supporters of the Culture & Education Program and made friends from around the world."

Team USA competed in 49 of the 63 medal events, earning 55 top-20 finishes, 35 of which were top-10 results and 21 of which were in the top five.

Snowboarder Ben Ferguson (Bend, Ore.) was the most decorated U.S. athlete of the Games, earning both gold in the halfpipe and silver in slopestyle. Fellow snowboarder Arielle Gold (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) joined Ferguson as a multi-medalist, capturing silver in both the halfpipe and slopestyle competitions.

"It's been a great experience to compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck," said Ferguson. "The event was very well run and we've all had a really good time making friends and competing on the world stage - this will definitely help prepare all of us for future competitions."

Also earning multiple medals were lugers Ty Andersen (Alpine, Utah) and Pat Edmunds (Park City, Utah). The pair garnered bronze in doubles, then helped the mixed relay team to gold.

For Team USA highlights, click here.

U.S. Medals (10)
Gold (3)
Jordan Bauth, figure skating mixed NOC team (1/21)
Mixed Relay Team (Ty Andersen, Summer Britcher, Pat Edmunds, Tucker West), luge (1/17)
Ben Ferguson, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

Silver (3)
Arielle Gold, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)
Ben Ferguson, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)
Arielle Gold, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

Bronze (4)
Korey Dropkin, curling mixed NOC doubles (1/22)
Mixed Relay Team (Patrick Caldwell, Sean Doherty, Anna Kubek, Heather Mooney), biathlon/cross country (1/21)
Ty Anderson/Pat Edmunds, luge doubles (1/16)
Aaron Blunck, freestyle skiing halfpipe (1/15)

Southborough Senior Center

January 23 - 27, 2012

Southborough Library

January 22 - 27, 2012

Southborough Town House

January 23 - 27, 2012

January 22, 2012 - The Southborough DPW has once again placed a pile for residents to use as needed.  It is below the brush pit.

Got Talent? Sign Up

The Southborough Rotary Club is looking for talented performers Grades 5-Adults to participate in the 12^th Annual Talent Show, to be held Friday, March 2, 2012.  Try-outs will take place Monday, January 30^th and Tuesday, January 31^st at 6:30pm in the Trottier Middle School auditorium.  For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact either

Ms. Bartolomei (rbartolomei@nsboro.k12.ma.us)

or Ms. Nelson (mnelson@nsboro.k12.ma.us).

Space Weather News for Jan. 22, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY: Earth's magnetic field is reverberating from a CME impact during the early hours of Jan. 22nd. The hit compressed Earth's magnetic field, briefly exposing some geosynchronous satellites to solar wind plasma, and disturbed the ionization structure of Earth's upper atmosphere. As night falls on Jan. 22nd, Arctic sky watchers are reporting bright auroras in response to a polar geomagnetic storm (Kp=5).  Please check http://spaceweather.com for images and updates.

STORM ALERTS:  Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are in progress? Storm alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

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/ .
 

Authors Ann Port and Steve Ulfelder to Speak at the Southborough Library in January
 

                     Ann Port of Southborough published her first book, “It’s All in the Title,” last year, and just released her second book, “The Bernini Quest.”  Southborough author Steve Ulfelder published “Purgatory Chasm” last year and will release “The Whole Lie” in May. On Tuesday evening, January 24, at 7:00 p.m., both authors will speak at the Southborough Library, 25 Main Street, on the craft of writing and how each got to be published authors.

          On Wednesday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m., Ms. Port will return to the library for a talk about her two books, and how the stories and characters were developed. Both talks will interest readers, writers and aspiring writers in the greater Southborough community.

          The talks are free and open to the public and there is no registration required. Call the Library at 508-485-5031 for more information

Michael Anthony Pessolano, 63, of Canterbury, N.H., formerly of Southborough, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at his home, surrounded by family. Michael fought a long and courageous battle against Lymphoma. He was born in Patterson, N.J., the son of Josephine and the late Edward Pessolano. Michael earned a bachelor of science from Northeastern. He worked 38 years for the USPS, starting as a clerk, and retiring as the Postmaster of Ashland. He was twice past master of St. Bernards Masonic Lodge, Southborough. Michael was active in his community as a volunteer at the elementary school and a beloved coach and official for Little League. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 16 years, Janet Pessolano; 10 children, Jennifer Tringali (Chris Collins), Melissa Ransom (Sam Ransom), Dawn LaPointe, Amy Somes (Jeremy Somes), Sarah Tringali (JD Way), Danielle Pessolano, Melissa Pessolano, Michelle Pessolano (Rich Haley), Michaela Pessolano (Jordan Lacoste), and Jason Pessolano. He also leaves seven grandchildren. Services for Michael will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Canterbury United Community Church, 5 Center Road, Canterbury, N.H. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org).

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

January 22, 2012 - From Friday night's game ARHS boys beat Shrewsbury 51-39.

 

January 22, 2012 - Shrewsbury took a win over the ARHS  Girls  28-46.

 

January 22, 2012 - During intermission at the ARHS VS Shrewsbury Games the Southborough Youth Basketball put on games.

January 21, 2012 - Just a few inches more of white gold in a winter of almost no snow.

Representative Dykema to Hold Office Hours

Boston— Representative Carolyn Dykema will be holding office hours throughout the 8^th Middlesex District. 

Any resident who would like to speak with Representative Dykema and is unable to attend office hours should contact her office at (617) 722-2210 or email her aide at leah.robins@mahouse.gov  to set up a personal appointment. 

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State Representative Carolyn Dykema represents the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway (pct. 1), Southborough (pct. 2 & 3) and Westborough (pct. 2).

Leo R. Ginga, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 18, 2012 in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Leo was born in Fayville, MA, son of Ercole and Elizabeth (Della Costanza) Ginga. He graduated from Peter's High School and joined the U.S. Army. He served during World War II with the 594th EB & SR Regiment (Amphibious Unit) in the Pacific Theatre.

Leo is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dolores D. (LeClair) Ginga; his four children, Richard Ginga and his wife Etta of Charlton; Elizabeth Ginga of Jamaica Plain, Marie Ginga of Corrales, New Mexico, Donna Ginga and her partner Alicia Stewart of Northampton; three cherished grandchildren, Maya, Corin, and Jacob; a sister-in-law, Bea Ginga; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Rollo Genga, Henry Ginga and a sister, Mary Randall.

He began his working career at G.E. Telecron, working beside his wife, then for Worcester Molded Plastics and Springfield Molded in Monson before retiring in 1988.

Leo was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #119 in Southborough, the VFW Post 6907 in West Boylston and the Greendale Retired Men's Club. He was an avid golfer and bowler.

Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Friday January 20th from 4 p.m to 7 p.m in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be held Saturday, January 21st from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 a.m in St Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. Burial with Military honors will follow in Rural Cemetery, Southborough. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Arc Building Fund at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605.
 

David P. Scattergood, late of Englewood, Florida, recently passed away in Ballston Lake, New York. Mr. Scattergood, who was born in Orange, New Jersey in 1922, was 89 at the time of his death. Mr. Scattergood spent his youth in New Jersey, one of three brothers raised by his widowed mother, and then earned his B.S in business from Rutgers University. He spent several years in India with General Motors before returning to the United States and marrying Elizabeth Hutchinson in 1952; they were married for 52 years when she died in 2004. After a long career of working for public companies, he went into small business, running two family-owned companies specializing in security, burglar, fire alarm marketing and monitoring. The Scattergoods had three children and lived in Southborough, Massachusetts for over thirty-five years. Mr. Scattergood enjoyed boating, waterskiing, tennis and bicycling, often vacationing in Maine. He was an active member of St. Marks Church, where he served on the vestry and sang in the choir. He was also an active participant in the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Southborough, and he served on the planning board for the Town of Southborough for many years. He retired at eighty first to Peterborough, NH and then eventually to Englewood Florida. There he became involved with the Elks and the Englewood Isles Improvement Association. He is survived by three children: daughters Erica Scattergood of Groton, Massachusetts and Gwen Heekin of Ballston Lake, New York and his son David M. Scattergood of Hudson Massachusetts. He also leaves three granddaughters: Nora k. Kennedy and Christine S. Kennedy, both of Albany, New York, and Elizabeth S. Haynes of Groton, Massachusetts. He also leaves a close friend, Ms. Karen Gruschow of Englewood, Florida, and his brother, Edward Carter Scattergood, of Salt Lake City, UT. His burial will be private at the Rural Cemetery in Southborough, Massachusetts. Donations in his name are gratefully accepted by the Monadnock Conservancy or the Saratoga County Hospice in New York

Rudolph Mario Stucchi, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, died peacefully on January 14th, 2012, at Framingham Union Hospital surrounded by his children and devoted companion of 20 years, Janine Smith. He was born to the late Victoria and Vincenzo Stucchi, Sept 8, 1930, in Framingham, MA. Rudy Graduated from Framingham High School in 1948. Rudy was a Paratrooper Instructor Staff Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Ranger Division. After being discharged he became a Rescue Diver for the Framingham Fire Dept. Among many accomplishments, Rudy was a pilot, champion bowler, accomplished and admired pianist & Jazz base player on the local music circuit, with a tenure as president of the local Musicians Union. He was a member of the Holliston & Southborough Rod & Gun Club. He also volunteered his time feeding the homeless and working the Boston Marathon each year. His hobbies are too numerous to mention...Rudy was a true jack of all trades. He lived life passionately and loved his children the same. He is survived by his siblings James Stucchi of FL; Thelma Wood of Framingham; Edward Stucchi of FL; William Stucchi of Framingham and his eight beloved children with former wife Judith DeSiata Stucchi; Michael Stucchi of CA; Lisa Irvine of NY; Gary Stucchi, Danielle Hafers, Robert Stucchi, Nicole Stucchi, Marie McMillian and Anna McMillian. Rudy was the proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His siblings Virginia Joslin and Richard Stucchi preceded him in death. Friends & family are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, January 22, 10am-1pm at the Natick Elks, 95 Speen St. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Parkinsons Disease Foundation @ support. pdf. org in memory of Richard Stucchi, Rudys beloved brother. Rudy's children would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ICU staff and Dr. Kwae at Framingham Union Hospital for their compassionate and unwavering care and attention during their father's final days.

KAMIN Sam, 92, born in Brooklyn, NY and a longtime resident of Wayland passed peacefully to his eternal rest on January 8, 2012 just two days short of his 93rd birthday. His final months were spent at the Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under the care of a kind and very special staff. Sam lived through the depression years and never forgot those experiences. He was wise with an entertaining sense of humor which gave him an answer, whether accurate or not, for any question he was asked. He served in World War II as an Army Corporal in charge of transporting men; materials and high value prisoners of war in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres. After the war he worked for 60 years in the meat packing industry beginning with Hygrade Food Products and ending with Sara Lee Foods. Promotions led him to many management positions including Deerfoot Farms Plant in Southboro. Together with his beloved wife of 35 years, Jayne Floyd Kamin, he has owned and run the Wayland Acres Guest House. Besides time with family, one of their greatest joys together was their yearly summer vacations spent at the Oceanview at Craigville Beach on Cape Cod. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by daughter Susan Rayment and husband Richard of Wales, U.K., daughter Karol Kamin of New York City, son Stephen Kamin of Milford, son Michael Kamin and wife Margaret of Ashland, daughter Carrie Valdes Trabucco and husband Jack of Natick, daughter Cyndi Valdes Seastrand and husband Shawn of Walpole and son-in-law Richard Esslinger of Yardley, PA. Daughter Margo Kamin Esslinger predeceased him in 2007. Grandchildren are Kelli Bittle Daley, Erin Bittle Bryant, Lindsay Kamin Glassman, Justin and Zak Kamin, Allison Esslinger, Sam and Kelsey Trabucco, Zac and Stephanie Seastrand, Zoe Rayment Bracey and Mandy Rayment and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sam’s memory to a charity of your choice . A Private celebration of his life will be held at his home in late January. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland.

Hey Everyone,

The free/ confidential H.I.V. testing that takes place here at The Recovery Connection on a monthly basis is cancelled for this month.

The testing was scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 26th from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

The next testing will take place on Thursday, February 23rd at the same time as above.

The results are available within 10 minutes.

Have a great day!

-The Recovery Connection Staff

Friday, February 3rd will mark one year since Enoch, a beloved member here at The Recovery Connection, passed away.

We will be having a memorial breakfast that day at 10:00am in his memory.

We hope everyone will be able to attend.

If you are able to bring a food item or beverage that would be a great help.

There is a signup sheet located at the front desk of the center.

Have a great day!

Starting this coming Tuesday, January 24 @ 10:30AM the Nurturing Group will be starting up again.

This group will be held every Tuesday at the same time.

We hope that all will attend this great group.

Thanks

-The Recovery Connection Staff and Members

 

The New England Patriots Cheerleaders will hold an open audition for the 2012 squad onSaturday, March 3 preceded by an optional audition workshop on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Foxborough, Mass. - The New England Patriots Cheerleaders will hold an open audition for the 2012 squad on Saturday, March 3 preceded by an optional audition workshop on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Women who are at least 18-years-old and have a high school diploma or GED are invited to attend both the recommended optional workshop and the open auditions.

The workshop on January 28 will prepare candidates for the audition process. It will take place in Gillette Stadium's Putnam Club West. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop ends at 2:00 p.m. The registration fee is $100.

The open auditions on March 3 will take place in Gillette Stadium's Dana Farber Field House. Candidates will perform two designated routines and a freestyle combination. They will be judged on dance ability, showmanship, overall appearance and level of physical fitness. Judges will narrow the field to up to 65 participants to be invited back for final auditions on Saturday, March 17. A more detailed description of the audition process can be found at www.patriots.com/cheerleaders

The 2012 Patriots Cheerleading Squad will be comprised of 24-30 women. The squad rehearses twice a week and performs at all Patriots home games. In addition to performing in front of nearly 70,000 fans, a spot on the squad can provide some exciting perks. The cheerleaders will travel to an exotic location in April for the Patriots Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar shoot and cheerleaders have visited deployed military troops in more than 25 countries. Patriots Cheerleaders have also appeared on local and national television,  including Entertainment Tonight, E!, Inside Edition, Fox News, Late Show with David Letterman, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, Good Morning America and the CBS Early Show, and in magazines including Sports Illustrated, Maxim and Muscle and Fitness.   
 
The Patriots Cheerleaders are also seeking non-performing promotional models. For details on how to apply to become a Patriots Cheerleader promotional model, please visit www.patriots.com/cheerleaders.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

PERFECT END

Youth Olympic curlers began competition in a unique Youth Olympic Games event today (Jan. 20) which not only mixed genders, but also mixed countries.

The pairs, selected through a seeding process based on results from the mixed team competition, saw Sarah Anderson matched with Go Keon of South Korea; Taylor Anderson with Great Britain’s Duncan Menzies; Korey Dropkin with Russian Marina Verenich; and Tom Howell with China’s Ying Yang.

For Dropkin of Southborough, Mass., and Sarah Anderson of Broomall, Pa., the mixed pairing meant learning to communicate in the strategy-heavy sport without words. The language barrier didn’t seem to affect the performance of Dropkin and Verenich, who became the first Youth Olympic Games team to score a perfect end, comparable to golf’s “hole-in-one,” against Estonia/Switzerland in the Round of 32. “Hopefully, we’ll keep it up and keep playing well,” Dropkin said of the match. “This was my first time playing mixed doubles, and it’s been fun. Everything here has been fun. I mean it’s the Olympics – it’s been great.” Dropkin and Verenich dominated most of the match, which ended 13-3. Now, they will compete against Sweden/New Zealand in the Round of 16.

Anderson and Keon didn’t fair quite as well as Dropkin and Verenich, falling 8-6 to Germany/Switzerland in the single elimination tournament, but the duo still enjoyed the experience. “It was fun and challenging with him not speaking English and me not speaking Ko­rean, but it was definitely a good experience and a lot of fun,” Anderson said.

Howell, a native of Brick, N.J., and his teammate Yang also qualified into the Round of 16 after defeating Switzerland/Austria, 10-2. Today, they’ll face the doubles team from South Korea/Norway. Taylor Anderson, twin sister of Sarah Anderson, rounded out the Team USA curlers who qualified to the Round of 16. She and Menzies will face Estonia/Sweden

January 19, 2012 - Water across the dam at the Cordaville Millpond has started to freeze with the colder temps.

Space Weather News for Jan. 19, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

EARTH-DIRECTED FLARE: Active sunspot 1401 erupted today, Jan. 19th, for more than an hour around 16:00 UT. The long-duration blast produced an M3-class solar flare and a CME that appears to be heading toward Earth. Forecasters say strong geomagnetic storms are possible when the cloud arrives during the late hours of Jan. 21st.  High-latitude (and possibly middle-latitude) sky watchers should be alert for auroras this weekend.  Check http://spaceweather.com for movies and updates.

DON'T MISS THE STORM: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are in progress? Storm alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

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/ .
 

Join the Discussion - MBTA Fare and Service Changes

Today the MBTA is serving more people more efficiently than ever before—with customers taking more than 1.3 million trips every weekday. Despite this, the T faces one of the most serious financial crises in its history.

In Fiscal Year 2013 (July 2012 to June 2013), available revenues are projected to be as much as $185 million below operating expenses. This structural deficit will continue to grow through Fiscal Year 2016 and beyond under current conditions. To maintain financial stability, the T will have to make decisions in the next few months that will significantly impact fares and service. This information describes in detail the options under consideration and how they will affect you.

January 19, Thursday Boston (Roxbury) 6:00-8:00 PM Roxbury Community College, Auditorium

1234 Columbus Avenue

January 23, Monday Boston 1:00-3:00 PM

4:30-6:30 PM Transportation Building, Floor 2 Conference Rooms 2, 3

10 Park Plaza

January 24, Tuesday Attleboro  4:30-8:00 PM Attleboro High School

100 Rathbun Willard Drive

January 25, Wednesday Salem 6:00-8:00 PM City Hall Annex 3rd Floor Conference Room

120 Washington St

January 31, Tuesday Boston (Mattapan)  6:00-8:00 PM  Mildred Avenue Community Center

5 Mildred Avenue

February 1, Wednesday Jamaica Plain 6:00-8:00 PM   Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria

200 Heath Street 

February 2, Thursday Boston (Dorchester) 1:00-3:00 PM and

6:00-8:00 PM  Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room

1353 Dorchester Avenue

February 6, Monday Lowell 5:00-7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers

375 Merrimack Street

February 7, Tuesday Lynn 6:00-8:00 PM   City Council Chambers

3 City Hall Square

February 8, Wednesday Boston (West End) 4:30-6:30 PM Shriners Hospital Auditorium

51 Blossom Street

February 8, Wednesday Hingham 6:00-8:00 PM   Town Hall Central Meeting Room

210 Central Street

February 13, Monday Boston (South Station area) 6:00-8:00 PM  Boston Public Library Boston Room

700 Boylston Street 

February 14, Tuesday  Framingham  6:00-8:00 PM   Town Hall

150 Concord Street 

February 15, Wednesday Quincy 6:00-8:00 PM Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room

40 Washington Street

February 16, Thursday  Malden  6:00-8:00 PM City Council Chambers

200 Pleasant Street 

February 28, Tuesday Somerville  6:00-8:00 PM High School Auditorium

81 Highland Avenue

February 29, Wednesday  Cambridge  6:00-8:00 PM  Citywide Senior Center

806 Massachusetts Avenue 

March 1, Thursday   Waltham  6:00-8:00 PM  Government Center Auditorium

119 School Street 

March 6, Tuesday Brockton  6:00-8:00 PM Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560

1 Massasoit Boulevard

Meeting spaces are accessible to people with disabilities. American Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices will be provided. If you need an accommodation in order to fully participate in the meeting (e.g. alternate format of handouts, language translators, etc.), please contact Trish Foley 617-973-7073 or fareproposal@mbta.com  at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

Southborough Youth Baseball & Softball is pleased to announce the opening of its 2012 spring season registration.  All Southborough boys and girls ages 5-15 (age as of Apr 30, 2012) are eligible to play in 1 of 11 available divisions.
 
To register please visit our website at www.southboroughbaseball.net  and click the "Secure Registration" button on the homepage.
 
We are using a new registration system this year so your first step will be to create a new account.  Once you enter a username and password you will be directed to the "Registration/Profile" page where you will enter your child's information.  If you have more than one child to register, click the "Add New Family Member" button at the bottom of the page.  Once you have created a profile for each child, click "Next>>" and continue the registration process simultaneously for all your children.
 
We apologize for the need to create a new account but the new system offers many benefits that will improve league administration.
 

• The playing season will begin in late April and run through June

• Register by Jan 31^st for a $20 per player "Early Bird" discount

• Deadline to register is February 28^th to be guaranteed a roster spot (Exception: registration for Junior &

•  Senior baseball is on a first come-first served basis as limited roster spots are available)

 
The system will automatically place your child in the appropriate division based on his/her "baseball age" (age as of April 30, 2012).  For more information on the divisions and eligibility criteria please visit the League Structure and Eligibility Criteria page on our website.  If you feel that your child is placed inappropriately, please explain in the comments section during registration.
 
The objective of Southborough Youth Baseball & Softball is to firmly instill the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for others in our children so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
 
Thank you for your interest in the Southborough Youth Baseball & Softball programs and we look forward to a terrific 2012 season.

FOLLOWING TEAM USA

WEB | TeamUSA.org/YOG

MEDIA | USOCPressBox.org

FACEBOOK | Facebook.com/USOlympicTeam

TWITTER | @USOlympic

INNSBRUCK WEATHER

FORECAST HIGH/LOW

Heavy Snow (5-8”) 31/29

MEDAL EVENTS (6)

Ski Jumping Team (Mixed)

Skiing - Alpine Slalom (W)

Skiing - Freestyle Skicross (M/W)

Speedskating Mass Start (M/W)

U.S. MEDALS (7)

GOLD (2)

Mixed Relay Team, luge (1/17)

Ben Ferguson, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

SILVER (3)

Arielle Gold, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)

Ben Ferguson, snowboard slopestyle (1/19)

Arielle Gold, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

BRONZE (2)

Aaron Blunck, freestyle skiing halfpipe (1/15)

Ty Anderson/Pat Edmunds, luge doubles (1/16)

WHERE TO WATCH

UniversalSports.com offers daily highlights cov­erage from 2-3 p.m. ET. In addition, highlights can be viewed at YouTube.com/Innsbruck2012.

Keeping up with Korey

Pete's Historical Corner:

Lifelong Resident Pete has sent another interesting photo of old Southborough.

Look familiar? It is a German technical poster for the same type of cannon that is found at the town Common.

January 19, 2012 - These frozen yard ducks always help measure the snow every year.  Last year we hardly ever saw them.  This year this is the most snow they have "walked" in.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

2012 Youth Olympic Games

FOLLOWING TEAM USA

WEB | TeamUSA.org/YOG

MEDIA | USOCPressBox.org

FACEBOOK | Facebook.com/USOlympicTeam

TWITTER | @USOlympic

INNSBRUCK WEATHER

FORECAST HIGH/LOW

Light Rain/Fog 42/31

MEDAL EVENTS (8)

Biathlon Relay (Mixed)

Ice Hockey Skills Challenge (M/W)

Skiing - Alpine Giant Slalon (M)

Skiing - Cross Country Sprint (M/W)

Speedskating - Short Track 500m (M/W)

U.S. MEDALS (5)

GOLD (2)

Mixed Relay Team, luge (1/17)

Ben Ferguson, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

SILVER (1)

Arielle Gold, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

BRONZE (2)

Aaron Blunck, freestyle skiing halfpipe (1/15)

Ty Anderson/Pat Edmunds, luge doubles (1/16)

WHERE TO WATCH

UniversalSports.com  offers daily highlights cov­erage from 2-3 p.m. ET. In addition, highlights can be viewed at YouTube.com/Innsbruck2012.

Keeping up with Korey:

His roommate and skip for the U.S. curling team, Korey Dropkin of Southborough, Mass., added, "It helped to bring us together. Now we joke about that and we hang out on the balcony at night."

Southborough, Framingham and MA State Police Make Drug Arrests in Town

On 01/17/12 at approx. 0230 hrs, Officers from the Southborough Police Department, Framingham Police Department, and members of the Massachusetts State Police STOP Team, arrested Robert Ryan and Emma Franchek of Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA. Both were charged with multiple drug and weapons violations. Mr. Ryan was charged with two counts of Possession of a Firearm W/O Being Licensed; Possession... of a machine gun; Possession of Class A Drug with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Class B Drug with Intent to Distribute (both within 1000 feet of a school zone).
 Ms. Franchek was charged with Possession of a Firearm W/O Being Licensed; Possession of Class A Drug with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Class B Drug With Intent to Distribute (both within 1000 feet of a school zone as well).
 The arrests came after a joint investigation and operation involving members of the Southborough Police, Mass. State Police, and the Framingham Police Department.

The Southborough Trauma Response Network will hold an informational meeting tonight at P. Brent Trottier Middle School to offer parents tips on helping children cope about the recent death of a classmate.   The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Trottier Middle School Library.  Trottier classmate Eric Green died unexpectedly earlier this week.

January 17, 2012 - The flag flies straight out on the island in the reservoir.  Fayville Hall is the brown building in the right background.

Harwich - Arthur Lewis Johnson, 83, passed away on January 13, 2012 at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith (Olson) Johnson. Devoted father of Michael Johnson of Centerville, MA Dianne Herbst of Centerille, MA and Barbara Johnson of Harwich, MA. He leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by 3 siblings. Arthur graduated from Bristol Agricultural School. He served in the U.S. Army and received a National Defense Service Medal. He had a great passion for horses and was an avid polo player in his younger days. He was a foreman at Wolf Pen Farm in Southboro, MA and later worked for E.L. Harvey Sons in Westboro, MA until his retirement in 1995 to Orleans, MA. After his retirement he worked part time at Shaw's Market in Orleans. He played Santa Claus because of his signature white hair and beard. He was a true people person and just simply enjoyed life. Visiting hours will be held on January 28, 2012 from 2 to 5 pm with a 4:30 memorial service at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA.
nickersonfh@yahoo.com

                        SOUTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

                                DAILY LOG

Tuesday 1/10/12

08:00 COMMERCIAL INSPECTION SOUTHVILLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

08:50 PLAN REVIEW - SMOKE DETECTOR SOUTHVILLE RD 

    C3   CAPT MAURO

14:30 SITE PLAN REVIEW PLEASANT ST 

    C3   CAPT MAURO

20:13 EMS CALL OREGON RD 

    A28  FF KANE         FF AMENDOLA

    C30  FF RICE

Wednesday 1/11/12

09:00 OIL BURNER ATWOOD ST 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

09:22 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES CORDAVILLE RD 

    A29  FF FRANKS       FF MARTINS

    C27  CAPT MAURO

    E23  LT PELTIER      FF SHANAHAN

13:30 COMMERCIAL INSPECTION CORDAVILLE RD 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

14:30 26F REINSPECTION BLENDON WOODS DR 

    C27  CAPT MAURO

14:35 EMS CALL BOSTON RD 

    A29  FF GOODSPEED    FF MARTINS

    C30  FF FRANKS

Thursday 1/12/12

06:22 EMS CALL CONSTITUTION DR 

    A28  FF GOODSPEED    FF MARTINS

    E22  LT PELTIER      FF FRANKS       FF SHANAHAN

07:28 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES PARMENTER RD 

    A29  FF GOODSPEED    FF MARTINS

    E23  LT PELTIER      FF FRANKS       FF SHANAHAN

14:49 EMS CALL PINECONE LN 

    A28  FF WILLS        FF NAVAROLI     LT PELTIER

17:57 PUBLIC SERVICE ASSISTANCE MAIN

    A28  FF WILLS        FF ROACH        FF ASPESI

18:02 GAS LEAK (NATURAL GAS OR LPG) RICHARDS RD 

    C30  FF WILLS

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF ASPESI

    E23  FF NAVAROLI     FF ROACH

19:28 EMS CALL PARKERVILLE RD 

    A28  EMT GLECKEL     FF ROACH

    C30  FF NAVAROLI

21:17 EMS CALL MAIN ST 

    A28  FF WILLS        FF ROACH

Friday 1/13/12

16:48 ALARM SYSTEM, UNINTENTIONAL VILLAGE PATH PT 

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF STRONG

    T21  FF AMENDOLA     FF PIERCE

17:11 VEHICLE ACCIDENT, GENERAL CLEA FRAMINGHAM RD and CROSS ST

    E23  LT SADOWSKI     FF STRONG

    T21  FF PIERCE       FF AMENDOLA

Saturday 1/14/12

07:44 GAS LEAK (NATURAL GAS OR LPG)PINE HILL RD 

    E22  CAPT HUBLEY     FF WILLS

14:41 ASSIST INVALID MOULTON RD 

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

    C30  FF WILLS

16:00 EMS CALL BREAKNECK HILL RD 

    A28  FF ASPESI       FF NAVAROLI

    C30  FF WILLS

18:04 EMS CALL OVERLOOK DR 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF NAVAROLI

    C30  FF WILLS

18:11 SMOKE SCARE, ODOR OF SMOKE DARLENE DR 

    T21  CAPT HUBLEY     FF WILLS

Sunday 1/15/12

10:21 EMS CALL WATKINS LN 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF WILLS

    C30  FF PIERCE

19:11 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES NORTHBORO RD 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF WILLS

    C30  EMT GLECKEL

    E23  LT DANO         FF PIERCE

Monday 1/16/12

02:59 EMS CALL PARKERVILLE RD 

    A28  FF STRONG       FF WILLS

    C30  FF PIERCE

06:52 COVER ASSIGNMENT MAPLE ST 

    E22  LT DANO         FF PIERCE       FF STRONG

07:15 EMS CALL VICTORIA LN 

    E22  LT DANO         FF STRONG       FF PIERCE

10:35 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO TURNPIKE RD 

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

    T21  FF RICE         FF KANE

10:56 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES FRAMINGHAM RD and MARLBORO RD

    A29  FF RICE         FF KANE

    E23  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

12:41 ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO MALFUNCTIO CORDAVILLE RD 

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

    T21  FF RICE         FF KANE

15:28 CO DET. ACTIV. DUE TO MALFUNCT BIGELOW RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF KANE

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

16:20 ASSSIT POLICE OR OTHER AGENCY HIGHLAND ST 

    C30  FF RICE

21:25 CO DET. ACTIV. DUE TO MALFUNCT FLAGG RD 

    A28  FF RICE         FF KANE

    E22  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

22:15 VEH ACCIDENT W/INJURIES TURNPIKE RD 

    A29  FF RICE         FF KANE

    E23  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

22:28 VEHICLE ACCIDENT, GENERAL CLEA TURNPIKE RD and PARKERVILLE RD

    A28  FF RICE         FF KANE

    E23  LT SADOWSKI     FF GOODSPEED

Portable heaters

About 19,000 Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters distributed by Kaz USA Inc. of Southborough, Mass., and manufactured by Ningbo SMAL Electrics Co. Ltd. of China. They were sold at Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July through December 2011. The heaters are black or white cylinders with a handle on top. "Honeywell" and "Surround Heat" are printed on the front of the heaters.

The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard. No incident s have been reported. Details: by phone at 800-370-8137 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; online at http://www.kaz.com/recall

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

January 16, 2012 - The Lakeshore Limited Amtrak headed west passes a CSX freight headed east this afternoon.

January 16, 2012 - Open Burning permits began getting issued yesterday January 15.  They are good until May 1, 2012.  You may stop by the Southborough Fire station or pay for a permit online.  You must call each day that you plan on burning and you may only burn between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM unless otherwise notified.  This year be mindful that much of the brush still has lots of leaves on them, especially the oak limbs.  Permits are $10.

The Get Outdoors Massachusetts Mobile App Contest is on!

The Get Outdoors Massachusetts contest is open to the public and seeks public participation in developing technologies that feature Massachusetts outdoor and natural resources. The goal of the competition is to provide software developers with data to create a mobile application for the public to use a smart phone to map to access public lands, farm tours, public water and land access points, and other outdoor venues for outdoor recreation. -contest details-

Important Dates

January 12, 2012 - contest opens

March 30, 2012 - submission deadline

April 18, 2012 - winners announced

January 16, 2012 - Cones mark off the side of Highland Street not to park on during the funeral for Eric Green.  An overflowing crowd was expected and cars were parked well down Harrington Ct. during the service.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

January 16, 2012 - Although the weather has been cold the skate rink in front of Woodward still says closed to skating.  It does look as if some people have taken advantage of the frozen ice.  Check back later to see if it opens this week.

January 15, 2012 - St. Mark's Golf Course seems to be getting a facelift in this cold weather.

Authors Ann Port and Steve Ulfelder to Speak at the Southborough Library in January
 

                     Ann Port of Southborough published her first book, “It’s All in the Title,” last year, and just released her second book, “The Bernini Quest.”  Southborough author Steve Ulfelder published “Purgatory Chasm” last year and will release “The Whole Lie” in May. On Tuesday evening, January 24, at 7:00 p.m., both authors will speak at the Southborough Library, 25 Main Street, on the craft of writing and how each got to be published authors.

          On Wednesday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m., Ms. Port will return to the library for a talk about her two books, and how the stories and characters were developed. Both talks will interest readers, writers and aspiring writers in the greater Southborough community.

          The talks are free and open to the public and there is no registration required. Call the Library at 508-485-5031 for more information.

Southborough Senior Center

January 16 - 21, 2012

Southborough Library

January 16 - 20, 2012

Southborough Town House

January 16 - 20, 2012

January 15, 2012 - Bridge work always seems to be happening at Route 495/ Route 30 bridge.

Pete's Historical Corner:

Lifelong Resident Pete has sent another interesting photo of old Southborough.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

U.S. MEDALS (3)

GOLD (1)

Ben Ferguson, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

SILVER (1)

Arielle Gold, snowboard halfpipe (1/15)

BRONZE (1)

Aaron Blunck, freestyle skiing halfpipe (1/15)

WHERE TO WATCH

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January 14, 2012 - Members of the Hopkinton Varsity Cheerleaders chopped ice cream on the cold stone at Cold Stone Creamery, 154 Turnpike Road, Southborough this afternoon to raise funds for a trip to compete in the United States Spirit Nationals in Orlando March 24 and 25th.  They will be at the Bellingham, MA store January 28 from noon to 4:00 PM.  Although it was cold and windy outside, there was a constant line at Cold Stone's.

January 14, 2012 - A Muskrat den sits amongst the cattails off Northborough Road.

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SOUTHBOROUGH – Eric C. Green, 12, of Southborough, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at home after experiencing a seizure.

He leaves his parents, Peter M. and Suzanne H. (Heinlen) Green, his brother Alexander and his sister Kristen, all of Southborough. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Eugene and Rosemary Green of Brookline; his maternal grandfather, Richard Heinlen of Farmington Hills, MI; his aunts Karen, Nancy, Mary Kay and Margaret, uncles John and David, and 13 cousins. His maternal grandmother, Catherine Heinlen, predeceased him. He was born in Boston and previously lived in Newton.

Eric was a 7th grade student at P. Brent Trottier Middle School, Southborough, where he was an outstanding student. This past year he was proud to receive the P.A.C.E. Award (Positive Attitude Consistent Effort) at his school. In sports, Eric played soccer, baseball, and basketball, but his true passion was lacrosse. Eric was also a talented trumpet player and was a member of his school’s jazz band. Eric loved the outdoors and the mountains. Many family vacations centered around hiking, skiing and snowboarding.

A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 16th, at 1:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Church, 18 Highland St, Southborough, MA. Burial will be private. After the Mass, Eric’s family will gather at St. Matthew’s Parish Center with family and friends to celebrate Eric’s life. Eric loved music and animals, especially tigers, so, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trottier Middle School Music Department, 49 Parkerville Rd, Southborough, MA 01772, or the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St. NW, Washington, DC 20090-7180.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sports and Recreation

ARHS Sports Photos by Chris Wraight www.thawkspix.com

January 14, 2012 - The ARHS Girls Junior Varsity Hockey team was shut out by Andover Friday.

 

January 13, 2012 - Today school children at most of Southborough's schools including ARHS wore green in memory of Trottier student Eric Green who passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning.  The above photo was taken recently when the Northborough Southborough Lacrosse program hosted Boston Cannon's Captain Belisle and the Steinfeld Trophy in November of last year.

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