If you do see an unusual beetle, either grab it, put it in
a container, freeze it and call the ALB office in Worcester or you can take
a photo and send it in.
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers
Bumper Sticker"
Computers:
We now have two computers in the hall
before you enter our main room that are now hooked up to the internet. You
will be able to read e-mail and look up information as well as play some fun
card games. Feel free to sit down and use the computers. Let us know if you
would like any help.
Services : Outreach:
Cynthia Henderson Beard
Hours: M, T, W 7:30 – 3:30, Th 7:30-1:30
Outreach is a service provided
to seniors and their adult children. Many seniors living in the
community want nothing more than to live out their years in
their own homes. In order to do so, some people may need
additional supports or equipment, technology or services that
will enable them to do so safely. Following an assessment or
interview, Outreach services can connect you with the supports
and services that may help you live independently as well as
safely in your own home.
These supports may include, but
are not limited to;
Home Healthcare
Homemaking services
Medication Management
Personal Emergency systems
Adult Day Health
Caregiver support groups
Transportation
Equipment Vendors
Veterans Agent
SHINE counseling
Aging Service Access Point
Elder Law Attorneys
Geriatric Care Managers
Mediation
Outreach can also give you information and
refer you to programs that are designed to help make things a
little easier in these difficult times, such as;
Fuel Assistance
Prescription Advantage
Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program and the local
Food Pantry.
Many people find that their lives would be
simplified by relocating to a Senior Community or an Assisted
Living facility. Others may require skilled care and will need
to move to a Nursing Home. There are many things to consider and
it can be helpful to have someone to review the points of
consideration or even have someone gather the information for
you. Outreach can do this at a time when you may have other
things on your mind.
Come Join Cub Scouts!
Southborough Packs 1, 26 and 921 are inviting your son to join Cub Scouting.
In Cub Scouts, your son will have lots of fun, learn new things and make
new friends. But Cub Scouts is much more than that; it is fun with a
purpose.
Scouting is a family oriented organization.
Scouting develops character, leadership, communication skills and good
citizenship.
If you’d
like to learn more about Cub Scouts, come to our 2010 Fall Roundup:
Who:
Any boy in grades 1through 4 as of Sept. 2010
Where:
Mary Finn School
Cafeteria
When:
Tuesday, September 7th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost:
$45.00 payable by Check or Cash
Question and Answer Session 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Displays and Information on Site
Sign up will be from 6:30pm until 8:00pm
Or
contact one of the Cubmasters below for more information.
Pack 1 Cubmaster
David Qua
508-667-5104
DavidQua17@gmail.com
Pack 26 Cubmaster
John Hurley
508-481-9639
Johnhurley1@verizon.net
Pack 921 Cubmaster
Robert Flynn
508-624-9002
Robert.Flynn@Yahoo.com
BECAUSE TOO MUCH FUN IS
NEVER ENOUGH!
Potential members of ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS will be
welcomed at open rehearsals on Tuesday,
September 7th, and Monday, September 13th. Rehearsal times for
these dates and all regular Monday practices to follow will be from 7:30
until 9:45 PM at St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Road (Route 85),
Southborough.
The first concert of the upcoming season will
be held on November 13th in “A Baroque Festival” of music by Charpentier &
JS Bach with orchestra and professional soloists. A Messiah Sing
with audience participation will also be enjoyed on December 12th.
In the past three decades the 75-member
ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS chorus, directed by founder Robert P. Eaton,
has gained a reputation for musical excellence and unusual programs. For
those who enjoy a cappella singing in a small group there is the opportunity
for participation in the Chambersingers, a community outreach ensemble.
Further information about the Mastersingers
organization may be obtained by calling (978)-562-9838 or (508) 393-6777 or
by searching www.avmsingers.org
Partial support for concerts has been provided
by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through local Arts Councils.
OPEN REHEARSALS
ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS
Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Director
Open Rehearsals
New Members Welcome
Monday, August 30th,
Tuesday, September 7th,
Monday, September 13th
7:30 to 9:45 PM
St. Mark’s School
25 Marlboro Road (Route 85), Southborough
For information: (978)-562-9838 or (508) 393-6777
www.avmsingers.org
Sports and Recreation
Busted - Gone with No Wind
September 4, 2010 - The last of "Hurricane" Earl scuttle
north. What was hyped as a big storm for New England hit the cape and
Islands as a tropical storm producing little wind elsewhere in the
Commonwealth. For most residents and businesses the downgraded storm
was the best news but for those storm chasers and big storm lovers it was a
total bust. Left photo what the storm looked like a few days earlier
before rolling up the coast.
Chronicle Visits Southborough
September 4, 2010 - Southborough Firefighters assist David Falconi and
the Newton Handtub Association during a filming session. Chronicle was
out to film the Falcon Handtub an original piece of firefighting equipment
and the predecessor to the fire truck.
4H Livestock Club exhibit at Middlesex County 4H Fair
September 4, 2010 - Local members of the Livestock Group
recently showed their animals at the annual Fair in Westford. The
group meets at the farm
at Breakneck Hill (where the belties are) for more information on
joining the 4H club.
Dr. Prabhat K. Sehgal, 70, passed
away on Sunday, August 29, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Neena;
daughter Anupama and son-in-law Thomas Sealey; daughters Neetu and Renika;
and three grandchildren Raiya, Shaila, and Ajay. He is also survived by his
two younger brothers, Kamal Sehgal and Harsh Sehgal and their families. At
the age of 29, Dr. Sehgal ventured from his homeland of India to the United
States to pursue his career aspirations. He had 36-years in a prestigious
position in veterinary medicine at Harvard Medical Schools New England
Regional Primate Research Center in Southborough. At his retirement in 2006,
Harvard honored Dr. Sehgals accomplishments and contributions to medical
science by naming one of their conference rooms after him during his
retirement celebration. In his retirement, Dr. Sehgal found enjoyment in
flying toy helicopters with his grandson, tending to his rose and vegetable
gardens with his wife and son-in-law, and teaching his granddaughters the
same life lessons he had once taught his daughters. He began and ended every
day with his good morning and good night calls and kisses from his three
daughters. He could never spend one of those days without his wife, to whom
he was endlessly devoted. Known for his cheerful smile, kind heart and sense
of humor, Dr. Sehgal, was always willing to lend a helpful hand and gave
continuously and selflessly to both his family and life-long friends. He was
the best son, brother, husband, daddy, and nana that any family could ever
hope for. He will be honored and missed. Visiting hours will be held on
Monday, August 30th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main
St, Southborough,(www.Morrisfuneralparlor.com)
Cremation services will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at Rural Cemetery,
180 Grove Street, Worcester (www.ruralcemetary.com).
Timing of the services will be available at
www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.
Sports and Recreation
6,000 ACRES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTED
Just
over 6,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat were protected by the
Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
in the past fiscal year (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010) for a total
investment of $10,490,000. These acquisitions were well distributed around the Commonwealth, with
57 parcels in 44 towns conserved both for the benefit of wildlife and
the public’s use and enjoyment. These new fish and wildlife lands will be
added to the list of over 180,000 acres currently under the care and control
of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW).
All lands are open to fishing, hunting, trapping, wildlife observation,
boating, hiking and other passive wildlife related recreation. A
listing of all newly acquired FY 2010 properties by town can be found on the
DFW website at:
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/land/land_acquisitions.htm.
“Donations of land and easements were a major part of this year’s habitat
protection efforts,” said Craig MacDonnell, the Division’s Realty Chief.
“With the assistance of the environmental community and many generous
donors, over 3,481 acres of habitat were protected at no cost to the state.
These donations amount to over one-half of the acres conserved this year and
demonstrates exceptional initiative during lean economic times.”
The Western District completed nine acquisitions and protected a total of
1,067 acres. A new 319-acre Mt. Darby Wildlife Conservation Easement in Mt.
Washington was the largest project in the District. This project will
greatly enhance access for sportsmen and other wildlife-related recreation
users.
Eight projects were completed in the Connecticut Valley District protecting
a total of 139.33 acres. Four of the projects were along important rivers,
enhancing water quality and fishing access. The most significant of these
river related acquisitions was a 12-acre addition to a parcel already owned
by the Division on the Connecticut River in West Springfield which adds over
1,000 feet of shoreline protection and includes an eagle nesting area.
The Central District completed 16 acquisitions in eleven municipalities for
a total of 943.68 acres. One of the highlights for the Central District land
program was the closure of four projects of long-term interest protecting
160 acres and 1.7 miles of Nashua River frontage at Bolton Flats WMA. These
projects include scenic floodplain fields near the confluence of the North
and South branches of the Nashua River and more than 100 contiguous acres of
floodplain forest along the north bank.
In the Northeast District, 18 projects conserving 675 acres were completed.
One notable project featured a
103-acre parcel addition to the Martin BurnsWMA in Newbury expanding
the total WMA acreage to 1,657-acres. Agency staff worked with the
landowning family for over 20 years to purchase the land. This exemplary
acquisition expands upon the contiguous wildlife habitat complex, providing
rolling oak-pine forest dotted with a suite of vernal pool and wetland
habitat types for rare and state-listed reptiles and amphibians.
In the Southeast District, six land conservation projects involving a total
of 3,337.49 acres in nine towns were completed. The most expensive project
in the state was the long-sought 249-acre Century Bog acquisition in Wareham
and Plymouth, acquired at a cost of $3,000,000 from A.D. Makepeace. This
project arose from a series of negotiations conducted over several years
between and among agency staff, company officials, and non-profit
representatives and is a major accomplishment of the land acquisition
program. This ownership will be added to the 421-acre Red Brook WMA, which,
together with the investments of a regional conservation partner, The
Trustees of Reservations, results in the protection of the entirety of that
brook’s adjacent land from the headwaters to the ocean, and will provide
significant restoration opportunities for the future.
Through the land acquisition program, DFG and the Division of Fisheries and
Wildlife seek to protect wildlife diversity by acquiring the most important
fish and wildlife habitat and natural communities and to provide public
access to the lands and waters of the Commonwealth. The Division’s holdings
stretch from the Berkshires to the Cape and Islands. Maps for many WMAs are
posted on the division website at:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/habitat_home.htm.
Boating and fishing access ramp information may be found at:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab/index.htm.
Support for the land acquisition program comes from several sources. The
primary funding mechanism is the Commonwealth's open space bond
authorization. In
FY10, the department received more than $10.2 million in capital funds for
land acquisition.
Fishing, hunting and trapping license buyers contribute a $5 fee to the
Wildlands Fund for wildlife habitat acquisition as an additional revenue
source. Some individuals and organizations make direct donations to the
Wildlands Fund. A
significant amount of additional funding is also leveraged or received
through non-profit conservation organizations. In addition, many acres are
conserved every year through gifts of land.
Buffalo Soldiers Thank Major General Joseph C. Carter
Pictured L-R, Command Sergeant Major David Costa, Pete DePina, Major
General Joseph C. Carter, Russell Horne, Brigadier General Leonid Kondratuik
Southborough's Napoleon "Pete" DePina and Russell
Horne met with Major General Joseph C. Carter, The Adjutant General
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A book of photographs taken
during a Buffalo Soldier event held in Southborough in 2009 at
which General Carter was the Guest Speaker was presented to the
General in Milford at the Massachusetts National Guard Headquarters
on Tuesday Aug. 31. Also attending the meeting was Brigadier General
Kondratiuk, Director of the National Guard Archives and Museum
located in Worcester who was the Guest Speaker at the Southborough
Library Genealogy Club meeting in May.
Mr. DePina and Mr. Horne have developed a close
working relationship with the National Guard over the past few years
participating in many joint events.
FRAMINGHAM – Thursday, September 2, 2010 – Governor Deval Patrick today
declared a State of Emergency in response to the potential impacts from
Hurricane Earl that will likely produce high winds, heavy rain and coastal
storm surge. Impacts from Hurricane Earl have the capacity to cause
flooding, widespread power outages and debris-removal challenges for
portions of the Commonwealth.
Today’s declaration will enable the Governor to mobilize the Massachusetts
National Guard and conduct other emergency business to assist local
communities in their response to and recovery from the potential impacts of
this hurricane. Governor Patrick has also requested a Pre-Landfall Federal
Emergency Declaration from President Obama.
“We
are doing everything possible to keep people safe. We're asking everyone
don't panic. We have prepared well, we're coordinated well, and I'm
confident that we've done everything we can,” said Governor Patrick. “The
level of communication and coordination among the state agencies and between
the state agencies, the Federal agencies, FEMA in particular, local
emergency response folks has been absolutely outstanding and exceptional. I
thank everyone for that level of good and hard and important work.”
The
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency
responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private
resources during emergencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for effective
response to all hazards, disasters or threats; train emergency personnel to
protect the public; provide information to the citizenry; and assist
individuals, families, businesses and communities to mitigate against,
prepare for, and respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and
man made. For additional information about MEMA and Hurricane Safety, go to
www.mass.gov/mema. Also, follow
MEMA updates on
Facebook
&
Twitter.
MEMA OFFERS TIPS AS HURRICANE EARL APPROACHES
As Hurricane Earl approaches, The
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) recommends
a number of steps people can take to help minimize potential
damage during hurricane or tropical storm conditions.
“Early planning and preparation can be the
key to your safety,” states MEMA Acting Director Kurt
Schwartz. “It is important to use your time wisely and not
wait until the last minute.”
Here are some examples of steps you should be
taking:
Trim back trees and shrubbery around your
home. Remove diseased or damaged tree limbs that could
be blown down, causing damage, during a storm.
Clear clogged rain gutters.
Hurricanes/tropical storms often bring torrential rain.
Providing clear drainage will help prevent misdirected
flooding.
Bring in outdoor items to bring inside
such as lawn furniture, trash barrels, hanging plants,
toys and awnings that can be broken or picked up by
strong winds and used as a missile.
Make sure storage sheds, children’s
playhouses or other outbuildings are securely anchored,
either to a permanent foundation or with straps and
ground anchors.
Elevate articles in your basement that
could be damaged from even minor flooding.
Make temporary plywood covers to protect
windows and sliding doors. Drill holes for screws or lag
bolts in each cover and around each window. Note: Taping
of windows does not prevent them from breaking.
Keep you vehicles fully fuelled.
Have a certain amount of cash available.
If power is lost, ATMs may not be working.
Make a record of your personal property.
Keep an itemized list of your furniture, clothing and
valuables to assist adjusters in case of a claim. Back
it up with photographs or video.
Protect your insurance policies and other
important documents in a secure place like a safe
deposit box or a watertight box. Many people back up
important documents online.
Learn where gas pilots and water mains
are located and how to safely shut off all utilities.
Lock doors and windows to ensure that
they are closed tight to help protect against strong
winds and rain.
EMC Park Begins
September 2, 2010 - Work began on the south side of the
planned EMC research park that will stretch from Route 9 to the North to
Flanders Road near the Southborough line to the South. The park will
run west from Washington Street easterly toward Flanders Hill
Apartments at the Southborough town line and behind Fairview and Summit
Roads in Southborough. The above photo shows the Flanders Road
entrance.
Southboro Auto Tech
Hello Southboro Auto Tech and
Choice Car Wash Customers!
Happy New (School) Year! As
sad as it is to see the
summer end, we are looking
forward to a great fall
season! Fall is a great
time to detail your car and
get all the sand and salt
out after all the summer
road trips to the beach, it
is also a great time to make
sure that your car is ready
for the winter months ahead.
Check out our specials to
get you rolling into a great
fall!
Sincerely,
The Stapletons & The
Staff at Southboro Auto
Tech and Choice Car Wash
Southboro
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by AAA
To be a AAA
Approved Auto Repair
facility means to exhibit
the finest in customer
service and quality work.
Each quarter, AAA Southern
New England recognizes a
"top shop" in the region
based on customer-service
surveys completed by AM
members. This spring, AAA
honored Southboro Auto Tech.
-Article published in the
June 2010 AAA Horizons
Newsletter
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BACK TO SCHOOL
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Call 508-485-9082 to schedule an
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Some foreign cars
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Sports and Recreation
DCR PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING THIS
WEEKEND
Hurricane Earl expected to bring high winds and several
inches of rain
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is taking
a number of steps to prepare for the high winds and heavy rainfall that are
predicted this weekend as Hurricane Earl passes offshore.
“It is unfortunate that this storm is predicted for the last
holiday weekend of the summer recreation season,” said DCR Commissioner
Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “But public safety is paramount in the
Patrick-Murray administration. We hope campers, beachgoers, and other park
visitors will understand that the closing of campgrounds, swimming pools,
and beaches is meant first and foremost to keep them safe and protect them
from injury due to the severe weather.”
In light of the forecasted storm, DCR is taking the following
actions:
1.To help
prevent flooding along the Charles and Mystic rivers, DCR will lower the
water behind the New Charles River Dam on the Charles River and the Amelia
Earhart Dam on the Mystic River to create additional flood-water storage
capacity in those rivers.
2.
DCR engineers are inspecting pump stations, drainage
culverts, and storm drains along DCR roadways to ensure adequate drainage
flow and minimize flooding.
3.
On Thursday, September 2, and Friday, September 3,
DCR will close the state campgrounds listed below. Campers whose
reservations are being canceled will be given the choice of a refund or the
opportunity to rebook their reservation. Campers already at these
campgrounds will be asked to leave by 5 p.m. Thursday. DCR will continue to
monitor the situation and determine whether the campgrounds can be opened
later in the weekend. Questions should be directed to ReserveAmerica at
877-422-6762 877-422-6762.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport
Myles Standish State Forest, South Carver
Nickerson State Park, Brewster
Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury
Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sandwich
Shawme Crowell State Forest, Sandwich
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Falmouth
Boston
Harbor Islands National Park, Boston (Lovells, Grape, and Bumpkin
islands, where the campgrounds are located, will close Friday for
the remainder of the season. Campers will receive a full refund for
all dates cancelled.
5.
On Friday, Sept. 3,
which is expected to be the worst day of the storm, DCR will close all
swimming and wading pools and spray decks in the Boston area as well as all
ocean beaches along the coast. Halibut Point State Park in Rockport
and
Georges and Spectacle islands in Boston Harbor
also will be closed on Friday.
(Island visitors who had reserved seats on the Harbor Island ferries will
receive a full refund or the opportunity to book another date. Call
617-222-6999
617-222-6999
for ferry information.)
If heavy rain, high waves, or strong currents become
dangerous, DCR officials may close the pools, beaches and islands on
subsequent days as well.
Beaches that will close Friday
include all the Boston Harbor Island beaches and urban beaches between Lynn
Shore Reservation in Lynn and Nantasket Beach in Hull, as well as the
following beaches along the northern and southern parts of the Massachusetts
coast:
Salisbury Beach, Salisbury
Scusset Beach, Sandwich
Ft. Phoenix, Fairhaven
South Cape Beach, Mashpee
Demarest Lloyd, Dartmouth
Horseneck Beach and Gooseberry Neck, Westport
7.
DCR is closely monitoring more than 100 dams in eastern
Massachusetts that are rated high or significant hazard (meaning there could
be loss of life or property downstream if they failed) and that are in poor
or unsafe condition. Consultants and construction crews will be on standby
in case they are needed.
Another Southborough Icon Goes
September 1, 2010 - The Johnson Barn on Northboro Road came
crashing down on purpose today. With the roof leaking and sitting idle
the barn had become a liability for the Johnson Family.
A shot from July as the barn sits idle with no cows or hay storage.
Demolition
The night before the barn gets demolished.
Night before.
Night Time Fishing
September 1, 2010 - Fishing on the rocks off White Bagley
Road at sunset.
Algonquin Regional High School Upcoming Events
9/1 Students
Return 9/6 Labor Day - School Closed 9/9 Rosh Hashanah - School Closed 9/23 Senior Parent College Night 9/29 Parent Teacher Open House
Assabet Valley Welcomes New Staff for 2010-2011
Ten
new faces will be seen in the classrooms, hallways, and technical programs
at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School this year. The new staff
attended orientation sessions last week and will be working with their
respective mentors throughout the year. Assabet boasts a well established
mentoring system, partnering new staff members with more seasoned veterans
for their first few years. “Sharing ideas, offering a support network, and
just being there to answer questions about everything from the electronic
grade book system to the Assabet culture makes the transition to a new
school much more enjoyable for the new staff,” says Bryant LaFlamme, Mentor
Coordinator. “We’ve had great success with the mentoring, and our new
teachers assimilate into the Assabet ‘family’ much quicker than they did
prior to the inception of the program.”
Rich
Manning, Social Studies, Kate Myer, Social Studies, Chris Botelho, World
Languages, Jennifer Labbe, Reading Specialist, Emily Keeler, Social Studies,
Katelyn Cox, Math, Liane McGowan, Science, Sarah Gostenik, Special
Education, Ernie Sena, Culinary Arts, and Brian Allard, Plumbing.
Butterflies
September 1, 2010 - Butterflies are free to take photos
of. Seems to be a lot around this year too.
Varsity football vs. SPM will
now be played on Saturday night September 11 at 7:00pm
Jv football at SPM will be
played on Monday September 13 at 3:30 pm
Freshmen football SPM at
Algonquin will be played on Monday September 13 at 3:30 pm
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