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Congregation B’Nai Shalom offers music, friendship to seniors

Residents at the Whitney Place assisted living facility in Westborough have a great time at a sing-a-along event March 6, courtesy of Congregation B’Nai Shalom volunteers. PHOTO/BONNIEADAMS

The second and third floors of Whitney Place, an assisted living community on the Salmon Health and Retirement campus in Westborough, serve as a warm and supportive home to approximately 54 elders.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Stories With Good Photos,This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

Libraries have become hubs of activity for Westborough teens

For those of a “certain age,” the thought of libraries brings up visions of card catalogs, the Dewey Decimal System and elderly women shushing those who dared to do more than whisper.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Education,This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

Algonquin coach wins well-deserved award

Neil Burke has gotten used to success and accolades during his coaching career so when the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) came calling with one more award, he was prepared for the attention. This time though, it happened to be the paramount achievement for someone in his line of work.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Education,Northborough,Southborough,Sports,This Just In | Read More »

Collaboration, technology top priorities for next SHS principal

Todd Bazydlo, currently an assistant principal at Shrewsbury High School, will replace Brian Reagan as principal next year. PHOTO/JOANGOODCHILD

During February vacation week, school was out and the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) building was empty, save for a few staff members who had come in to do some work.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Education,Photo Galleries,Shrewsbury,Stories With Good Photos,This Just In | Read More »

Selectmen praise Josie, Hale as SELCO prepares for leadership change

Shrewsbury will have a change in two significant leadership roles this spring as Thomas Josie steps down as the general manager of Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) April 1.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Shrewsbury,This Just In | Read More »

Southborough town officials ask schools to make cuts

After paring the town budget once again at its regular meeting March 15, the Board of Selectmen will look to the school departments to cut a total of $570,000 from their budgets.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Education,Southborough,This Just In | Read More »

Westborough students hear presentation from survivor of Rwandan genocide

Ernest Rugwizangoga (third from left) is joined by some Westborough High School students (l to r) Sarah Warshaw, Rachel Bridge, Patrick Bryant, Sarah Hart and Alyssa Noble. Rugwizangoga recounted his experiences as a survivor of the Rwandan genocide during a school assembly March 3. PHOTO/BONNIEADAMS

It is one thing to read an account of the genocide that occurred in the central African nation of Rwanda in 1994.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Education,Photo Galleries,Stories With Good Photos,This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

Westborough selectmen deny underride request, allow other warrant questions

Stating that they would not be fulfilling their commitment to the town as elected officials, the Board of Selectmen declined to approve a citizen’s request to allow a question regarding a $4 million underride to be placed on the warrant for the May 14 Annual Town Meeting.

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

Discovering art is fun in Marlborough

Nianh Moore, 7, and Jordan Savitsky, 8. PHOTO/EDKARVOSKIJR.

Marlborough – Nianh Moore, 7, and Jordan Savitsky, 8, display the mugs they decorated with painted designs during an art workshop held Feb. 22 at the Pleasant Street Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. This was one of several activities offered during the school winter break for members of the Discovery Club, [...]

March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Arts,Education,Marlborough,Photo Galleries,Stories With Good Photos,This Just In | Read More »

Westborough students hear presentation from survivor of Rwandan genocide

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It is one thing to read an account of the genocide that occurred in the central African nation of Rwanda in 1994. It is quite another, Westborough High School (WHS) students would surely attest, to hear a personal account.

March 29th, 2011 | Posted in This Just In,Westborough | Read More »

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